St Ignatius College Prepatory - Ignatian Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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Sociology, the common good Mr. R. lomberj. $.J. Sociology 4; Engliih 3; Inrromuroli; J.V. Bovcboll. The course we call sociology is really a combination of literally all the social sciences. Stepping info the class, you might find a discussion being carried on concerning anthropology, psychology, civics, economics, or sociology. The two teachers, Mr. Coleman, SJ. and Mr. Lambers, S.J., supple- menting the text. The Common Good, with outside readings and outside assignments kept the classes stimulating and interesting. When so many of the courses taught at S.l. are either theoretical or unapplicable in our daily lives, sociology springs up. This is a course in which we learn to live better lives as citizens of the United States. Yes, sociology is a refreshing change from other courses. I A. Mr. J. Colcmon, SJ. Sociology 4,- Debating N.F.L.; Sodality. 13

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Mr. F. Corwin History 2.3. Mr. R. Clemo, S.J., points to Hawaiian Islands. Mistory, key to the present Why do we take a history course? The answers are many, but basically the purpose of a history course is: to understand how and why the present came to be; to get the written records straight as to what, when, how, where, 6nd which; to meet the daring men and women whose deeds have enriched our lives; to identify ourselves with the institutions and beliefs which mode our civilization great; to enjoy the drama of history as it unfolds; to see the historical perspective of the role of Western Civilization in the world; to discover the ideas and prin- ciples we can use in solving our problems,- to perform with greater responsibility the duties of the Democratic citizen; to insure that our own contributions to history are worthy of our heritage; and to face the future with faith and confi- dence that the foundations of Western Civilization are secure. Such is the purpose of the history course at S.l. With men like Mr. Corwin, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Clemo, S.J., and Mr. Zuniga, S.J., these aims are fully accomplished.”—Mr. Corwin. Mr. R. Clemo, S.J. History 2,3; Bookstore; Soccer; Swimming. Mr, J. McDonald History 1,2; J.V. Football. 12 Mr. A. Zuniga, S.J. History; J.V. Basketball.

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Fr. J. Hanley, S.J. Religion I. Religion, blueprint for the future The reason for teaching Religion at Saint Ignatius is two-fold: first, to gain for the student a better understanding of the truths of the Faith; and, second, to stimulate the student's regard for the Catholic Way of Life which is his. Because the aim is double, the challenge to the teacher is greatly increased. From the student's standpoint, the course should be a doubled give for him. From the teacher's position, the course should be one of academic excellence, but, at the same time, vital and inspiring to the adolescent. The student must put out for the course initially to obtain the good that Religion offers. In return, the religion course should encourage in the student a more dynamic faith that will make him a true Christian leader. In striving for this, S.I.'s Religion Department employs the Loyola series of texts—Power, Loyalty, Guidance, and Service. These books, coupled with the dedication of the Religion teachers at Saint Ignatius, provide impetus for the double paralleled course.