St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Classics Impart Refinement, Broaden Intellectual View Man’s knowledge is structured and limited by the language he speaks. An acquaintance with a different language frees man from the restriction of a singular system of thought patterns. Since the thought patterns of Latin and Greek are more varied, complex, and intricate than most other languages, they have a broader intellectual effect. First and second years dealt primarily with the matering of grammar and vocabulary. Juniors and seniors studied Cicero, Vergil, and Homer in order to lay a firm foundation in classical thinking. The reading and analysisof these authors is a tedious but rewarding task. With its emphasis on man, nature, freedom, the intellect, and the will, the literature of Rome and Greece is the cornerstone of our Western civilization. Fr. Arthur Walter, S.J., employs modem day visual-aids to teach the archaic language of I .a tin. Mr. Andrew Roman prepares to commence upon another journey into the fascinating world of Julius Caesar. Students alone do not bum the midnight oil; here Fr. Arthur Kanuch.S.J., prepares another Latin class. Fr. Stanley Vana's interests in the missions arc second only to his enthusiasm for teaching Latin. Fr. Henry Cardocki, S.J.. opens the door to classical knowledge. 35

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ABOVE: Fr Emmett Holmes. S.J., skillfully and didactically shares his vast knowledge of French culture. RIGHT: Mr. Robert Skully warns, If you think this stuff is hard, wait until next year. ABOVE: Mr. Robert Jump relumed to his Alma Mater as the newest member of the French department. RICHT: Mr. Donald Petkash's tempestuous linguistics promote spontaneous participation from his tyros.

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Horseplay is kept at a minimum in Fr. Richard Twohig's class. Mr. Joseph Janis. S.J., has a great background in numbers.