St Francis Academy - SaFranAc Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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. . STRIWNG TOWARD SENIORITY . . In the third year of their high school education, new doors are opened for S.F.H. scholars. RELIGION for the I uniors is no longer merely a study of the Command- ments and the Spiritual Works of Mercy. In Christian Ethics the girls learn how to apply these Commandments and Works of Mercy to themselves. Inspired by the ideals of the Hcademy, they learn of the peace and bles- sings which can be theirs in leading a good Catholic life. This year for the first time in their lives the girls explore wonders of plant and animal life in BIOLOGY. While examining the ins and outs of Mr. Frog, these lassies also gain recognition of the fact that one drop of ordinary pond water contains millions of living, moving bodies. The square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is egual to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Pythagoras's theorem might have been only Greek to our third year damsels, but after a few very strenuous hours of study, they discover its true significance. Qny one wishing to know anything about triangles, circles, rectangles, or the size of S.F.P1.'s pond may secure the information by conversing with a GEOMETRY student. The language and the customs of our friends south of the border have fascinated S.F.Qi girls for the first time this year. Indeed, so popular has SPHNISH become that almost all questions are answered with a Si, Senorital Our linguists have become so apt at the language that many future trips to sunny Spain are already being planned. The newspaper profession is the main concern of the IOURNHLISM class. Correct headlines are these girls' delight, and feature stories, their specialty. They find the human interest angle in every day happenings of life on the Mount. Qmerica, her periods of war and those of prosperity these are studied by the HMERICHN HISTORY class. Here maps and historical dates are pondered over and discussed as these proficient historians of today learn of their country from the historians of yesterday. Gregg Shorthand artists of tomorrow are being forged in the Iunior SHORTHHND class of today. Future stenographers strive for a goal of 125 words a rninutee-and reach it. IUNIORS, CLOCKWISE: In the Iournalism Class, Studying Geometry, Browsing in the Library, Watching a Spanish Dance, Biology, Religion, Shorthand, Hmerican History. CENTER: Iuniors hold a class meeting.

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. . SEEKING S'6'l-l0lA5'Tl6' S'I!66'ES'S . . RELIGION-The essence of Catholicism is found in the heart of every student. Here it is kept glowing by the study of God and His great gifts, for Religion is the foremost subject in every SFR. girl's life. LHTIN II-The Mass can only be appreciated if it is thoroughly under- stood. The study of each prayer of the Mass in Latin gives the students a good opportunity to know the Mass. Excellent texts make the rendition of a living Latin easy, and lay the foundation for a love of the sonorous language of the Church. WORLD HISTORY-The history of the world from its beginning up to the present time is studied in the World History class. The study of the evolution of this great universe, of its countries, its rulers and its people is both interesting and educational. HLGEBRH II-The mathematically minded plunge into the difficult problems that are studied in Hlgebra ll class. This subject is the basis for the more difficult mathematics that follow. Wits are sharpened, and minds are keener having undergone the discipline of this course. SHORTHHND I-Shorthand helps the commercial student to prepare for the business world. To those who wish to enter the commercial field when they leave school, this course is essential. The skill to write speedily and correctly is acquired by constant drill, study, and practice. TYPEWRITING-Typewriting helps the pupil to combine accuracy with speed. It trains the mind as well as the fingers. Perseverance and practice lead to perfection in this study. ENGLISH-English II is an integral part of every S.F.Pl. Sophomore's curriculum. This subject helps to broaden the student's learning in speech, composition, and grammar. It embraces such interesting pro- jects as the writing of autobiographies and the reading of interesting modern Catholic books. ECONOMIC GEOGRHPHY-Enables the student to understand the intricacies of world trade the location of vitally needed materialsetheir transportation, and trade routes. It aids the student to comprehend the give and take of commercial life. Sophomores at work, from left to right and down: Ht Shorthand, In English, Ht a Class meeting, In Latin II, World History, Economic Geography, Hlgebra II, and Religion. Insert: In the Typewriting Class.