St Marys Academy - Chimes Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby As a record must be molded, so also must the students of St. Mary's be molded to take their places as the Christian men and women of tomorrow. The indoctrination of high ideals begins in the earliest days-the kindergarten. The first day at school is an eventful one. Strange new class- rooms are often greeted by loud, bawling, tearful voices. However, as it so many times happens, the children forget their fears as curiosity overcomes apprehension. Soon the youngsters become adjusted and school life becomes fun. Most of a child's iirst year in school is spent playing in the sand box, painting, etc. Love of God is in- stilled into the child since this is his spiritual and educa- tional goal. Opposite-Each child with a satisfied expression is busy with the prescribed art lesson- Purky the Pumpkin. The future of art looks promising. Our young mothers are all set to take For variation, emphasis, and interest, These He-men proudly display their a stroll around the sunny campus to the little girls are learning their num- football tactics to one.another. Good give the tots fresh air. bers-lesson with the help of animal luck to the 1968 Gl'ldll'0h S1311- pictures.

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,Q School days take on added importance as the girls advance through the first four years. Chal- lenging new fields are opened to the receptive minds of the youngsters. Subjects such as addition, long division, and spelling now are learned. The foun- dation of religion is taught as the HOur Father and NHail Maryl' are recited. God's innocent chil- dren are being led closer to Him. Above: Arithmetic is a game to these young mathematicians. Georgann seems particularly pleased for she has the correct answer to the example. Work hard, girls. Opposite: r-r-r for the letter R and the word is rabhit. Here is a familiar sound in the area of the first grade while these young students practice their phonetics. Little Brown Schoolhouse ,:,,i.,,. el, . je l Q sir Y Haas igrjigf? . Srlgg Q, - EYE A: Qfisf scsisigifig Y 1 -Q 1 21, 151-fzsiifi Qi n: L - -w-lh-,11,-fr---fsgfl-Wie, ,, ,s g:sf'1i:fEg-wi.ass-Lesh. mgislfff: .,,. V it Left: The Infant of Prague watches over our little students as they read attentively. We're sure that they are enjoying this story for not even the flash of the camera disturbs them. Circle: Jane and Jeanne are taking advantage of the wonderful playground facilities, and the beautiful campus of St. Mary's. A little push and we're off.