St Stephens Academy - Academician Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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Linda De St. Aubin William Dunn John Emst George Fountain Robert Farrington Richard Fawcett “What state did you say?” — Charles Brennan inquires of Sharian Bowman as he scans a literary map of the United States during a class in American Literature. Kathy Gaffney and Jane Crimmins enjoy this French I class by making a tape recording of the song, Que Sera, Sera. French II students, Roseann Hayes, Ann Marie Roche, and Linda Kroetsch compile albums depicting French customs and culture. 18

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better understanding of their faith Study guide units, class room discus- sion, related reading, and reports help to bring alive the history of the early Church and make it part of our religion. After doing the above things, some ambitious juniors still felt that a cer- tain amount of variety in their religion course was desirable. So, under the direction of a fellow classmate, Bill Wilson, they dramatized the miraculous conversion of St. Paul. The play, pro- duced and directed by Wilson, offered an unusual diversion from the ordinary class room discussion. Although plays are few and far bet- ween, they symbolize the students ' interest in the early problems and ac- complishments of the Church. In addi- tion to offering a change in the custom- ary class format, it enables them to realize more clearly the facts related in their units about early Church his- tory. It is only through such a desire to learn more about our faith from sources other than textbooks that we can devel- op into well-rounded Catholics who will be an asset and not a hindrance to our Church and the community in which we live. P Barbara Margaret Bennett Bennett Alma John Bleau Bower Sherian Bowman Joseph Conger Joan Czamecki Constance De meter Joanne Dangel Robert Allen and David Halifax find study Taking advantage of their places, they con units an inevitable part of junior religion. fer on an assignment. 17

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Language fosters strong friendships Kathleen Gaffney Catherine Gleason Paulette Giammarinaro Gloria Halifax Through studying the best in American Literature the juniors acquire historical, cultural as well as literary facts of our country from its pioneer days up to and including the twentieth century. Thus they are not only learning to enjoy and evaluate the literary value of novels, short stories, po- etry and essays, but are also recalling and grasping important American History. Sister Mary William and Sister Aloysia help their students in English to master the mechanics of the language and to appreciate its heritage of great literature. Joan Hazelman Robert Herbert Edwin Grattan Carol Go stinger David Halifax Roseann Hayes Merrilynn Herrick ‘Parlez-vous francais? is a question being asked of both juniors and seniors by the French students. Under the guid- ance of their instructor, Sister Jean Baptiste, they are being taught one of the most useful foreign languages. The class employs the aid of records, movies, and tapes to help make the foreign language a living reality and the study of it a dynamic and satisfying experience. It is hoped that the stu- dents will develop some understanding and appreciation of the way another people live and think. This appreciation of common attitudes and aspirations are foundations of cordial and worldwide friendship between nations. Ronald Horbes Martha Ignash Martin Jacobs 19