St Benedict Academy - Scholastican Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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ur Tomorrow . . . Permeated with Christian principles and ideals our course in sociol studies opens the archives of history. The duties, rights, and privileges ot citizenship are em- bodied in freshman civics classes. Sophomores peer into the realm ot ancient civilizations in World History closses while juniors are made aware and appreciative of their American heritage. The problems and oppor- tunities of our democracy are surveyed by seniors in National Problems classes. In each of these courses we are guided in the formation of correct judgments and taught to analyze the causes and eFlects of today's political, social, economical conflicts in our country as well as abroad. With character education and the role of the in- dividual in human society as key objectives Sister Ignatia, Sister Bernardine, and Sister Teresita mold today's students into tomorrovv's citizens. Histor WIIHCSS of the Sister lgnaiio points out the ruins of ancient Corthogc to Janlcc Eddcr Jinnette Klutz and Hedwlq GIC wont, The deep dark continent has on exciting past

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on the Past if 'td mae, 4 eg pts Nm i i Il ii. S gr Sister Bonaventure explains a sentence construction in SANS FAMILLE to Mary Fries as Elaine Vlodimiiofi and Nancy Sitter prepare the next translation. The culture, customs and civilizations of a nation are best understood through a study ot that nation's language. ln Sister Bonayenture's second year French classes we study the France of today in the light of old world France. ln Sister's Latin ll classes the grandeur of the ancient Roman Empire rallies as We re-live the conquests of Caesar and the vividness ot Greek mythology. Sister Mary Esther helps us to labor diligently and to conquer declensions and coniugations in First year Latin and French classes. Sister is also an ar- dent apostle in CCD work. The magic of ancient, as well as modern Spain adds color and interest to Sister Joseplrs Spanish classes. Sister's hard work with the direct rnetliod in Spanish I classes pays dividends as she sees the fruits of her labors in the senoritas in Spanish Il. OPERATION: Latin construction , . , with the aid of Sister Mary Esther.

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Rebuilding a Christian Society To make United Nations Day more meaningful, members ot the Social Studies classes presented an assembly tor the entire student body. Elaine Glembocla presented a brief resume ot the past history and present social, economical, and political problems ot some ot the member nations. Folk dances from each of the countries highlighted the program. Representing Mexico, Holland, Poland, and the Unitucl States Matlurin R7odlQit-wiu, Bernadette Andwejczalc, Irene Kopec, Patricia Henry, and Kristen Seley locate: these iountiivs on tht- glalw. 99 0 Times ' ' . AMERKAN QW ,. OBSEQVFR n.-nnvvw- 1 ' Current happenings both at homo and abroad play an important role in Sistiir Ti-ii'-,ita's National Prob tems Classes. To line up material for discussion Karen Brtntzc, Janet Dialce, Joanne Rohan and Sister Tore sita peruse the AMERICAN OBSERVER. 25