St Marys High School - Bluebook Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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SISTER GERARD NEW PRINCIPAL Three New Faculty Changes Including Full-Time librarian Contribute Sparkle and Color to Classes By JEAN CUTRONE Four years ago when we walked in as green freshmen, we were very oblivious of our Sister Faculty. But throughout these four years, our eyes have gradually been opened to the light which has clarified to us the dedication of their lives for our education and happiness. It is most evident in the daily work of the Sisters in the school, in their ever willing spirit to forget themselves to help others, in their ever striving efforts to advance our knowledge. Sister Marie Gerard, in her first year as principal, has adapted herself to new ways in a strange school with ready will- ingness. We hope that Mother's anticipa- tions of her first graduating class at Saint Mary's were fulfilled. The seniors will long remember Sisters Anne Frances and Mary Frederick, senior homeroom teachers. Under the direction of Sister Ann Frances the physics, chemistry, mechanical drawing, and drafting classes have grown remarkably and have im- planted scientific minds in the students. The improvement of the science depart- ment is an outgrowth of her work. Sister Mary Frederick, adviser of the school paper and instructor of English eleven and twelve, is convinced that her students will not leave her classes without speaking perfect English. By her invigorat- ing spirit, Sister has instilled English into many Seniors and Juniors as one of their favorite subjects. Development of the commercial de- partment into one of competent efficiency has been the objective of Sister Rosalina. for the past thirteen years. Sister's classes are a Junior homeroom, Shorthand I and II, Transcription, Bookkeeping, Typing and Office Practice. ' To know God and to do His Will well 1S the motto of Sister Marie Gerald, who teaches a Junior homeroom and Religion eleven and twelve. Sister has been the Seniors' preceptor for the past three years. A new member of the faculty this year is Sister Marie Magdalen, Junior home- room teacher and full time librarian. Saint Mary's recent acceptance into the North Central Association required the full-time services of an accredited librarian. Most certainly she directs the hub of all ac- tivity. With the well-balanced menus of Sis- ter Clarissa for the cafeteria, the students receive hearty nourishment at their noon- day meal. Sister Clarissa, a Sophomore homeroom teacher, also sets forth prin- ciples for her students in English 9 and Typing I. We are sure the girls will be grateful for the modern homemaking methods taught by Sister Magdala in the Home Economics class. Sister also instructs the more advanced Home Ec. students in the complexities of dressmaking. Besides this her schedule includes Religion 10 and a Sophomore homeroom. Sister Georglyn has progressed the Band and the Choral in the last three years. Along with these activities her time is also occupied with the teaching of instrumental music. One of the most progressive classes in the school is the Art and Ceramics class of Sister Nazarita. The students in this class appreciate the skill and artistic talent which Sister displays in all her projects. Another addition to St. Mary's faculty this year is Sister Alethea, Sophomore homeroom teacher. She has added new thoughts and ideas to the classes in her busy day which are comprised of Latin I, Algebra I, and English 10. Through the instructions of Sister Benigna, Latin students learn the historic and classic story of Caesar. Her charges also include a Freshman homeroom and Re- ligion I and II. Sister M. Michelle, Freshman home- room teacher, introduces students to the mysteries of Biology and General Science. Because of her fashion of teaching many continue on to a science major. The daily routine of Sister also takes in Religion I. Just about the most complicated and intricate classes of all are Sister Domi- tilla's, especially Trigonometry. Here she prepares the students for future careers, such as engineering and calculating. Sister, a Freshman homeroom preceptor, teaches precision all day in Algebra I and II, Plane and Solid Geometry, and Trigonometry.

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specialist among the group as far as in- structors go is Mrs. Florin. She, like Mr. Kidder and Mr. Endress, teaches physical education. The prim little miss you see rushing through the halls is Miss Morgan trying to reach all her classes. She sees that everything is neat and straight and occasionally puts a few students in their places in a French fashion. Miss Alice O'Neil with her trim coupe is the play-girl and youngest member of the faculty. Next year Mr. Zuppke will give her competition. Although the sisters and priests gain our respect, We give special tribute to the lay teachers who, because they are more family-minded, understand us and our changing moods a little better. We realize also that sometimes we are not as nice to them as We could be. This, then, is a small recompence from the students to our lay teachers who are living examples to us of Catholic Action. Perhaps more than others it is our lay teachers who enable us to bring the beauty of our religious teaching into the practical focus of everyday living. MR. HARRY KIDDER has been Head Coach of football. He also teaches General Math, Economics and Physical Education besides being Freshman Basketball Coach. MR. JOHN MURPHY Head Baseball Coach, Swimming Coach, Wrestling and Football Line Coach, Ping-pong Tournament Direc- tor also teaches Sophomore English. MRS. MARY FLORIN has handled gir1's gym classes for the past three years. Her cheer and discipline are Well appreciated, her wit a charming asset.

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WELL BALANCED MEALS thoroughly and heartily appreciated by empty stomachs were the work of energetic and hard working dietitians and aids: Mrs. Bodahely, Kolton, Sax, Farley, lfadva and Alloe. Mrs. Rainey was absent when picture was taken. SCHDOI. ADDS NEW CAFETERIA Sister Clarissa Again Heads Staff. Candy Counter Added. Students Praise Mr. Frank Kulton's Fine Work By VIC DANDREA As we become accustomed to the hum- drum routine of everyday school life, we are inclined to take many people for granted. In this category fall the women of the cafeteria. Even though they come in for a lot of kidding about their cooking, the food is really nourishing. Our cafeteria was greatly enhanced over the summer vacation by the acquisi- tion of a great deal of new equipment. Serving ledges, coffee urns, food boxes, and new silverware were all brought in. Because of the added facilities many of the school banquets can now be held in the school with much greater ease than before. The women are to be commended also on their speedy service of the students. After serving approximately three hun- dred grade schoolers in some twenty min- utes, they feed another three hundred and fifty high school students and clean up tables in time for fifth-period class. Previously the extras were limited to sandwiches, cake, rolls, and ice cream. This year, however, pie, potato chips, candy, and pretzels have been added. A new system of issuing meal tickets has also been inaugurated. In past years tickets good for one meal or for the whole week were sold, but these became too cum- bersome. Metal tokens which are more easily handled and which last longer are now being used. By ROBERT ZOLNERZAK Despite Mr. Kulton's wonderful work on the lawn, church and school all through the years, some students like to joke about his job. They often wonder why the win- dows are perpetually open while the snow fliesg but when the sun burns down on Akron, St. Mary's windows and doors are firmly closed. All this is due to the idiosyncracies of our favorite janitor, Frank Kulton. In the winter the radiators are colder than an Arctic seal's belly. Icicles hang from the desk tops, the students clamber around the electric fixtures, when they are on, to get a bit of heat into their frost-bitten fingers. Why are the windows open? Well you see, the temperature in December outside is usually warmer than the December inside, so we open the windows to keep warm in winter. It must be a fact that Mr. Kulton came from the Southern Hemisphere, where May is frigid. because the students can't come within three feet of the radiators or else theyill get broiled. Then Mr. Kulton mali- ciously hides the window openers to keep the heat in. So here are orchids, a fur parka, and a thermos botle of lemonade to Mr. Kulton who roams through these hallowed halls with a cheerful grin on his face and a friendly word for everyone!