St Michael Academy High School - Michaelite Yearbook (New York, NY)

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All English students at St. Michael ' s are familiar with the S R A Reading Program. Pictured are freshmen of Class 104 securing the reading selections for their respective groups. English Department Sister Mary Christopher Frances Grassi The photographer hoped to catch Sr Mary Alphonsus by surprise but was just a second too late. Sister Mary Theophane Sister Mary Alphonsus 16

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For Marilyn Mcintosh, National Merit Finalist, the role is reversed. She has colleges writing to her inviting her to attend! Rosemary Ferrara and Joan O ' Brien scan the bulletin board for information on scholar- ship opportunities. j The college catalog file in the library is a very busy place. Denise Kotyk, Jill Frankenberry and Valerie Orridge have it all to themselves — in this picture! i 1 .

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To read with understanding To study the great literary works of the past and the present No sub|ect in the curriculum exerts more influence on academic achievement than English. The mastery of the English language is an important requisite for all who aspire to succeed in any work or profession. Correct grammar usage, a precise and fluent writing style and a competent knowl- edge of our literary heritage are basic and essential if we are, by the spoken or written word, to communicate ideas and ideals to others. To intelligently convey information to others m Backs Lie RAV y To prepare for further study 17 To speak with clarity and confidence