St Joseph Notre Dame High School - Reflections Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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How to Promote General Welfare? Sister Catherine Theresa, English, Religion “In my English classes I endeavor to further the students’ skills in communicating their thoughts clearly in speech and writing. I hope to develop their appreciation for the literature that reflects the timeless struggles, ideals, and aspirations of mankind.” Mr. James Creighton, English, Leadership Sister Carol Kenning, English, Speech, Religion 5 “To help the person experience both the reflection and the depth of “T am trying to assist the students to discover in literature the wonder of human the pool.” nature and to achieve some skill in the painstaking process of communicating their discovery.”

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“To form a more perfect union, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare.’ These are the aims of our administration. From organizing activities to planning schedules, our administration works hard to create a closer bond between the schools.

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Sister Mary Elizabeth English, Guidance é “ Assisting students to acquire basic skills of English.” possible.” Mr. William Vosburg, English, Geometry I try to exert a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and to take a genuine interest in as many individuals as Ms. Georgia Vlahos, English, Speech “T listen and then react - in that order! ‘If a teacher . indeed wise he does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind.’ ” (Gibran) From classic to contemporary, from poetry to prose, from fact to fiction, students move through the required reading led by their experienced teachers. Through creative writing, short story contests, and essays, students learn to express themselves creatively and clearly. Ms. Maria Moore, English “That state of life is most happy where superfluities are not wanting.”