St Mary Academy - Vistas Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Two contestants seek a final check on their essays befflfe fYPiUll them. Sister Rita Clare makes 5'-1g895flOf15 YO Mary Ellen Stead and Mary Marga- ret Turk, The journalism class profited immensely from an informative field trip through the Star and News Building Providence Benedict Phyllis Wilson and Kathy Wolf utilize some of the help- ful hints received ENGLISH To help students become more proficient in the use of the English language is one of the main objectives of our English department. Deeper appreciation of good literature, as- signments to broaden knowledge and pro- fitable leisure-time reading are also given special consideration. Under the guidance of our English teachers, literary talent is de- veloped slowly but surely. Wlith constant encouragement and helpful suggestions many students have improved their writing ability and have earned recognition in national essay and poetry contests. The journalism class provides opportunities for those who have a flair for writing. It is a thrill for them to see their own words in print in our school pub- lications and in local papers. Use of the school library is encouraged in all classes, especially in our English classes. Books contain a wealth of valuable information, and research enables us to develop a deeper appreciation of this ware- house of knowledgef' XY? I Q l . Librarian, knows all the answers when there is Io Ellen Hellmer and Dolores Braun like to do business with obliging 3 question regarding books. Patricia Nauert. 1 1 Rita Radersdorf finds that Sister Eva Catherine,

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