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

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Spanish Sr. Mary Therese directs Pat Askin and her classmates over the hard spots during a recording session in Spanish. Individual recitatons from the story En El Mercado are being taped. These will serve as a check on the students ' pro- nuncation and intonation. Modern Languages French French III students participate in the day ' s lesson by reeriacting the taped roles of various charact- ers whose images are projected on a screen. By listening and then reciting, the girls learn to improve their comprehension and their French accents. 18

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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

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From the everyday terms of conversational French and Spanish to the epic grandeur of Vergil ' s Aeneid — such is the range of our language program here at St. Michael ' s. Conscious of the impact made by other cultures, modern and ancient, upon our own way of life, we study languages to broaden our understanding of peoples and places beyond our own environment. On a personal as well as a political level, com- mand of a foreign language often breaks down bar- riers to mutual agreement. The serious study of languages is an important step toward improving relations between individuals and nations. Sister Mary Therese Rose Varrone Language Department Sister Mary Gabrielle Miss Varrone and her entourage, equipped with projector and recorder, make their way to an interesting French class. Sister Mary Teresa 19