Summit Country Day School - Rostrum Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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THE LOWER CHOCL Before one can begin the climb up the mountain of life it is neces- sary to have a secure foothold. At an early age a child is most im- pressed by the ideas and teachings of her elders. This is the necessity which the Lower School teachers strive to meet. They take the youngster by the hand and gently yet Hrmly guide her through her elementary education. Children are taught the fundamental teach- ings, instructed in Catholicism, and guided through childhood. The teacher takes the impressionable youth and molds a mature Chris- tian woman. These young years are perhaps not only the most im- pressionable, but are also the most memorable. It is during these years t.hat they actually begin to learn about the Catholic Church. It is then they receive First Holy Com- munion, and become soldiers of Christ through Confirmation. This period is not only a religious mile- stone but also the years during which they first form a substantial friendship with classmates, and learn the lessons of sportsmanship and sharing. As they mature physi- cally, so also do these ideals grow, while the teachers nurture them with understanding and guidance. The girls are taught the value of devotion to Our Lady, and to Our Lord through the Eucharistic Cru- sade. Through Student Council they learn the importance of lead- ership and self-government. And, of course, they enjoy having fun with one another through sports, plays, and other scholastic and so- cial activities. All these aspects of education, both curricular and ex- tra-curricular, help the young girl to start her climb to Christian womanhood. 51

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One of the newer classes added at The Summit is sewing lessons for the Lower School. In these classes the girls learn the fundamentals of sewing. These eighth- graders are making aprons for Christmas presents. TA DARD EIGHT 52 Practice, practice, practice! During the year the eighth grade students prepared for their first music exami- nation in March. This is a very im- portant event for those who wish to continue their music during high school. The next step will be a silver medal given Sophomore year and fin- ally the gold medal awarded in Sen- ior year. Pictured here are Ann Ghory, Mary Strasser, Marilyn Lucht, Alane Schloemer, Andrea Siegel, and Patricia Clasgens, who will receive their testimonials at the Commence- ment Exercises in june.