St Joseph High School - Magnet Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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aww Civics cmcl Sociology Through these most important sub- jects the Seniors became acquainted with the institutions which have developed as a result of man's social nature. They provided a direct preparation for fullill- ment of their political and social obliga- tions. Modern History ln studying the results of the Renais- sance and the Reformation and the rise of modern nations, the Sophomores re- ceived the key to the many problems which beset the world today. The solu- tion is only in the undoing of these evils. SOCIAL SCIENCE American History Tracing through the struggles of our forefathers in establishing our country has given the Juniors a greater appre- ciation of our Democratic Wtty of Life which respects the dignity of man as a child of God. Ancient History The Freshmen followed the rise and fall of the early nations and peoples and the gradual formation of what developed into our present culture. They learned to realize that there is a vast difference between the pagan and the Christian civilizations.

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RELIGION The Senior Girls were fully informed hy Monsignor Bolton of the obligations a woman has to safeguard the sacred- ness of Marriage during the period of courtship and after the reception of the Sacrament. The mother must be the heart of the home, the helpmate of her huslvand. The true meaning of the Mystical Body of Christ was the subject of the junior Boys religion class. These stud- ents now realize how closely they are united by grace with the rest of the people of the world, regardless of race or color, under the common Fatherhood of God, Under the direction of Father I.aNarre the Sophomores have become hetter ac- quainted with the structure and history of the Church. The example of Christ, Her Founder, and of the Saints from every walk in life have heen an in- spiration impelling all to sanctity.

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ENGLISH English Literature The Seniors tried to iintl in Literature a means by which they will gain a greater appreciation and enjoyment of life. Shakespeare's portrayal of human nature was especially helpful. Sophomore English ln secontl year English there is a combination of the study of Literature with that of composition. The Sopho- mores became very proficient in the use of Parliamentary Law. American Literature Through the stutly of Literature the juniors became better acquaintetl with American itleals portrayed therein, and with the contributions of our native authors to the Wcirltl of Letters. Freshman English The Freshmen reviewetl the princi- ples of grammar anti were introtlucetl into the tieltl of more atlvancetl Litera- ture. They especially lilteti Book Reports and Parliamentary Law.