St Francis Academy - SaFranAc Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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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-'

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ancient language, which is the basis of so many A6'ADEMlC AND COMMERCIAL 6'0MPETEN6'E . . . RELIGION-The Sacraments are the center of interest ic a Ereshrnan in Religion l. Each of the seven avenues of grace is thoroughly studied and as the student becomes familiar with thern, she learns to appreciate their value in her daily life. LHTIN-Puer-i, m., boy, is a familiar phrase to a Latin student. Conjugations, declensions, and genders are all part of the fascinating study of this English words in common use today. LHTIN Conjugating Latin verbs and declining nouns, the freshman learns to be precise, accurate, and exact in all her wor . IUNIOR BUSINESS TRHINING-Writing good business letters is an art which requires some practice and this is gained in the Business Training Class. CIVICS-ln Civics, the Freshmen delve into governmental mysteries, learning the fundamentals of democratic government in preparation for life as good citizens. Judiciary, Legislature, and Executive, are words whose definitions slip glibly from their tongues. ENGLISH-Literature, Compositions, brief talks, as well as grammars sthese constitute a busy year in English l. H freshman always knows when to use lie and when to use lay ea valuable item of knowledge in any field she may choose. Her vocabulary is also broadened by periodic spelling bees. HLGEBRH-With x the unknown, find the sum of 2a plus X. lt may all be bewildering to some, but not to the Pllgebra student. This interesting subject is just the ground work for some of our future mathematicians and engineers. HOME ECONOMICS- ul smell something burning! lt's the Home Economics class at work in their cheery, bright, modern kitchen. They can stir up a number of tasty dishes in no time E full of nutrition and very good, besides. ln lune, a Faculty Tea was prepared by these modern host- esses who proved themselves efficient in the art of serving a tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner. HEHLTH-Q very important class in the high school curriculum today'is the l-lealth Class. l never knew l had so many bones in my body, ex- claims a surprised freshman. Pl detailed study of the ear and eye is also absorbed by these eager students. Qnd not only do they learn the number of their teeth, but also the proper care of their biscuspids and incisors. IUNIOR BUSINESS TRHINING-Plll work and no play makes the freshman a dull girl. So, in her lunior Business class, she plays the capable and efficient business woman. Check writing, answer- ing letters and telephone, and meeting new clients are all in a day's routine. Everything is realistic, of course, except collecting the paycheck at the end of the week.