St Josephs High School - HiWay Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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In our modern world, we must communicate with more people than ever before. Since proficiency in languages has become an absolute essential to suc- cess, St. Joseph ' s students ore given the opportunity to master our own as well as several foreign lan- guages. Because it is most useful in everyday experiences, English receives greatest emphasis. Our English courses cover all of its phases: grammar, vocabulary, spelling, composition, and literature. In addition to these basics, seniors ore offered a course in advanced writing and speech, where they can employ their knowledge with creative skill. St. Joseph ' s also provides courses in several foreign languages. In Latin classes, students receive a thorough knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabu- lary before going on to translate the expeditions of Caesar. For those who accept the challenge, advanced courses in Cicero and Virgil are offered. Spanish and French provide a speaking knowledge through the use of the latest in audio-visual aids. In this way St. Joe students gain the mastery of a foreign tongue which is such on important advantage in college, in a career, and in daily life. Students Strive GOOD PUBLIC SPEAKING FORM is illustrated by Mike Donald- son ' s gesture as he tries to arouse student spirit at an assembly. 12

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The Fine Arts, to quote the Encyclopedic Britan- nica, imply skills acquired through patient practice and directed at an aesthetical end. Now everyone knows that aesthetical has to do with appreciating the beautiful. If all this be true, the St. Joseph ' s stu- dent has ample opportunity to develop his cultural tastes. There is a wide range of appealing cultural activities. An Art Class with Sister Kevin Marie in charge of- fers girls the chance to develop talent in painting, sculpturing, and plastic arts. The boys aren ' t blessed with such a class, but they do have mechanical drawing. St. Joseph ' s has an excellent symphonette under the baton of Mr. Reith. A Creative Writing class is offered to senior boys. This class is taught by Brother Charles Blavat, who also is in charge of o newly formed debate club. No major dramas are scheduled at St. Joseph ' s; how- ever, many minor productions are presented in the various clubs and classes. Incidental to liberal arts classes is much that is aesthetically appealing. Need we mention poetry, musical records, dance demonstrations, and public speaking! Their Creative Talents t ' THE PROPER REVISION of a composition for Creative Writing class is demonstrated here by John Koelndorfer. It takes lots of books and lots of checking. SELECTING ART MA- TERIALS in the store- room, Kathy Quigley and Susan Stein pre- pare for class ses- sion.

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DEMONSTRATING THE ART of effective speech, Kathy O ' Neil addresses schoolmates in English class. To Master Second Language FLASH CARDS IN the Latin classes expedite the teaching of new Latin terms. BY MEANS OF a tape recorder, correct pronunciotion of Latin words is acquired by language students. 13