St Francis Academy - SaFranAc Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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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.

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. . . COOPERATIVE FRESHMEN 00NOENTl?A TE ON The Freshman Cass of '42 descended upon Saint Francis Ecademy th1rtjr-nine strong. The first rnonth was scent in rneetlng neu-.' people, rnalcing new friends and prepanng tor initiation Rites October. Hffer the interesting experi- ence, the Freshrnen were appeased by the So- dality Pla,.owe'en Party, and became once again good as new, entenng into the rea. srnrit of scnoo. life and school activities. By now religion classes were loved by all, Hlgebra wasn't too bad: it was just the name, and Latin wasn't really mystifying. 'Nlien the second HEHLTH-The study of the eye proves itself profitable to this intensely interested group. Once a week this Health Class meets to learn the fundamentals of happy and healthful living. CIVICS The study of governments is a very interesting one, especially when it is your own city government. semester arrived, the treshies had been received into ine Sodality of Our lsadyf they knew a.Q the teachers' names and rnost of the stddent body and began considering themselves veterans. When the end of Qpril rolled around, the suc- cessfpi. freshmen had won the honors in the Plnndai Bake Sale Contest for the Missions, and last but not least, they topped in the S.l7.l3l. Mothers' Giiid War Bond Raffle. Let tis now glance at the subjects which lqmfp a Freshman busy from September to lune. HOME ECONOMICS H typical scene of the Home Eco- nomics Class clad in their neat white uniforms and at work in their new white laboratory. Their motto is Keep 'em eating. HLGEBRH The indefatigable Hlgebra I class fills board after board solving intricate problems day after day. ,..f-'