St Johns High School - Crest Yearbook (Delphos, OH)

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one in Christ , ,f I, .gf ' ' ff - u,,,. mnlrl that leave impressions differently than linear teaching would. Father Blaser offers the liturgy in which Robert Moenter, Darrell Alt and Dennis Hickey not only commemo- rate the Redemption and the Resurrection but bring about their own salvation und transformation through Christ. ......-- Developing the idea that a real personality must achieve mature humanity is the goal set for Robert Moenter, Mi- chael Friomoth,Kathleen Hedrick, Maxine Prather in Religion III. 25

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Religion - responding to God's call to make all men Religion is not an academic subject, not a mere memoriza- tion ofdoctrines andfacts. It is a way ofzye. It is the rela- tionship between God and man - the interaction ofcall and response. The call is to witness the Faith Mystery or Godls plan to make all men one in Christ. Commitment comes through daily opportunities to make choices that are more human and more Christian. It is given meaning in prayer and liturgical celebration of Christis covenant with us. Witness must relate to our times characterized as they are by exploding knowledge and pressurizing influences. Use of communications media and discussion techniques are effec- tive ways of helping to absorb the new interpretations that changing times force upon theology. Working up a panel discussion in Religion I helps each student have compassion for what everyone is, not for what everyone should he. Yi--IN i?1...e'3f'53ffx E 1 F4 D ' gp M51 Exchanging ideas in meaningful discussion lends new insights to seniors about Learning is made ever-present and now bv de their study of family livihg. signing in Religion II collages md owerlavs 24

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English curriculum develops critical functions ABOVE: To comprehend the passage read without hav- ing to go back over it, only one linc is projected at a time in Sister Mary Dclphinc's reading class. RIGHT: Mr. Vest's English I class does not agree with Charlie Brown That writing knocks the heck out of a sunny dnyf' 26 The English Department introduced a lan- guage and composition series which gives the student the skills he needs to write a theme and to provide purposeful repetition. Its program is based upon the science ofhurnan speech called linguistics. Study of literature sparks the creative irn- pulse and the ability to develop critical think- ing, speaking, listening, reading and writing necessary to gain perspective in a world of change. Stimulating the process is the availabi- lity of records and jilmstrips. Advanced literature is an in depth study of the classics aiming at appreciation and liberal insights. Great comedies and tragedies form the backbone of these courses. Developmental reading makes students want to read' books, to do reading at varying speeds according to need and with an improved ability to understand what they read. Reading skills are desirable in all secondary subjects with em- phasis placed on silent reading as well as oral.