St Marys Hall - Ivy Yearbook (Burlington, NJ)

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-1 Y in Mrs. nm .4 lluunders 4 . , 'Y Principal To the Members of the Class of 1958: Education can be readily compared to automotive engines, lt comes in various sizes, shapes and degrees of complexity to meet the needs of a wide range of consumer re- quirements. Basic to all education, as the internal combustion engine is to motorized equipment, are the fundamental skills of reading, writing and arithmetic. The two- cylinder engine which supplies the power for a farm tractor is as simple as a fourth grade reader and as uncomplicated as short division. This engine, precise in all of its simplicity, when used intelligently, will enable the farmer to perform the essential operations of his work and will provide mobility from one point to another, without much comfort or eclat. So will the mastery of the fourth grade curriculum provide the essential mental tools to read the headlines in the newspaper, write out a grocery list, and add up the week's expenses. But it will not offer much in the way of intellectual enjoyment, aesthetic appreciation, or equip one to attacklife's more complicated prob- lems. Just as the Mark ll and the Eld rado are powered by engines, governed by the same scientific principles as that of the lowly tractor, but yet almost unrecognizable because of their complexity and refinements, so the highly educated man or woman, in the scope, depth and application ofhis knowledge, differs from the unskilled laborer. Moreover, as science is always striving to improve the power output and perform- ,-.1 1- A .1 ,1 . 1 - 1 1- . .1 1. ,1

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llle llav. Randall J. llnnklin Chaplain Though Father Conklin has only been at St. Mary's for two years, he has given us the precious gifts of faith and laughter. In the Chapel and the classroom he has dispelled our adolescent relig- ious doubts and explained away our foolish fears. He has taught us to laugh at ourselves and to lead a better way of life through faith and love. Father Conklin has quickly become an integral part of the school. His subtle humor and unselfish help will never be forgotten. When in the future we look back on our years at St. Mary's, Father Conklin will be remembered for his calmness and faith. Miss lrannas la lar Ilean Varied emotions and thoughts fill our minds when we think of Miss Taylor. To all of us who have ever met her, she is a wonderful person. In her classes she is a patient teacher, gently draw- ing out the best in all of us. In our free time she is a welcome friend, helping us with our problems or chatting with us pleasantly.