St Marys High School - Sceptre Yearbook (South Amboy, NJ)

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TOP LEFT — Greg Pompliano and Janice Peters have both shared four years of Christian education at St. Mary's. TOP RIGHT — Sr. Veronica has dedicated her life to helping others through education, as pictured with Ann Marie Fraschilla BOTTOM — Senior theologians read the Monitor. Introduction 7

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The Upper Hand An important aspect of our education at St. Mary’s is the positive influence of a parochial school atmosphere. We are receiv- ing not only a good education but also Christian principles which are instilled in each and every one of us. The priests, sisters, and teaching staff guide us towards the ultimate goal of academic ex- cellence coupled with high Chris- tian ideals. ABOVE — Msgr. Gerety and Fr. Vaughn celebrate Mass as Randy Wilson and Jay Mazella look on. LEFT — Mr. Tice extends a helping hand to Jo ladevaia and Regina Rackowski. 6 Introduction

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Making the Grade Academics — the focal point of the educational experience here at St. Mary’s. A tradition of excellence second to none. The learning environment in our school is one that must be ex- perienced first-hand to be fully ap- preciated. Through diversified sub- ject matter from “Foods of the World” to Physics and small pupil to teacher ratios, a student has a grand opportunity to grow intellec- tually. Each of the courses offers a chance for the pupil to become familiar with an instructor and his or her own insights and acquired knowledge of the topic at hand. Much more can be grasped by all in this manner than could ever be learned as “just a number” in a large institution. But the most important academic benefit that our school has to offer, the one that draws the line between ourselves and other facilities, is the instruction of the life of Christ. Through a Catholic education — classes in morality, Christian ideals, etc., the student is exposed to a way of life superior to the com- mon mode of thought. Christian ideals and high standards — chari- ty, compassion, and understanding — are instilled in every one of us. This, along with the family environ- ment of St. Mary’s, makes our school the right place where your full potential as a well-rounded per- son can be realized. ABOVE — Seniors, Karen Gaytas and Tracey Tice share by the expressions on their faces, that learning Shorthand can be a lot of fun RIGHT — Sister Nathanael made it clear to the photographer that esta es la clase de Espanol. No es la clase de fotografia ■itua Aiam 8 Introduction