St Marys Academy - Chimes Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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While the rest of the children are gayly playing among the autumn leaves, Carol Ann is mischievously debat- ing Michael's reaction to a shower of leaves. At last our dream is beginning to come true. As Mr. Ricker, the architect, and Mr. Donovan, the builder, look on, Father McGinley breaks ground for our new building. NH I 3-rx, 50 Our children not only learn to play together but also to pray together. Here they show their sincere love for Our Blessed Lady by offering her a rosary.

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WE BREAK GROUND Blueprints drawn up, architects prepared and wide-eyed children patiently waiting for the be- ginning of their mental and spiritual construction tell a story of progress. The Sisters of St. joseph, for three centuries renowned for their successful educatio l ' ' na methods, begin this huge task with the kindergarten. Using tools of love guidance, careful attention and the ever im ortant l , p essons of Religion, the foundations begin to rise. Of course, 'all work and no play make jack a dull b ,, . . oy. Therefore, sliding boards swin s doll 1 g , 5, football, and other activities welcomed during the year play an important part in the child's devel- o m- t d ' ' p cn an teach him the virtues of kindness fair play, and love for all mankind. Brick by brick the building of minds and walls progresses through the primary and elementary stages until it reaches the secondary level. This difficult work is recompensed when the decorating and finish' ing touches are added, and our purpose is achieved. From this picture, these children seem to be enjoying a happy beginning at S. M. A Learn to sh . are and share alike is the basic training of these little on Le ' es. t s hope they'll remember this motto throughout S. M. A. days. gif . Anu-

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JY! ,t . I 4 ,iff W? '. EJ: H ffii A A 1 I ffipia' I f' 1 Singing seems to be a favorite pastime of our first- graders. The first step in learning the song is follow- ing the notes on the chart. Could it be they are preparing for that famous Christmas play? As we peek in on the second grade, we see a few pupils diligently solving division examples on the blackboard while others work in their numberbooks. Their conhdent expression indicates lesson well learned. Eagerness to learn is evident in this first grade reading class. Caryl Ann Stoll questions her fellow students about these familiar phrases. Around the world go the third and fourth grades in their daily geography class. As the girls display names of the products of various South American countries, the boys find their items in the specimen cabinet. Community Cooperation is the theme of the day's lesson in the fourth grade. If the students adopt these worthy motives for their own, success and happiness will be theirs in future life.