Visitation High School - Eagle Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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High School Faculty At A Teachers' Meeting H Sister Brigetta, principal, is presiding at a Faculty meeting. Seated to the right of the Principal is Sister Edwardine, followed by Sister Margaret Joan, Sister Alberta, Sister Ann Thomas, Sister Catherine Francis, and Sister Clare Olivia. On the other side, from the top downward are: Sister Reparata fassistant principall, Sister Mary Winifred, Sister Jean Loretto, Sister Marie Harold, Sister Clare Charles, and Sister Agnes Charles. Pope Pius Xl, said in his Encyclical on the Chris- tian Education of Youth. Perfect schools are the re- sult not so much of good methods as of good teachers, teachers who are thoroughly prepared and well grounded in the, matter they have to teach, who possess the intellectual and moral qualifications required by their important office, who cherish a pure and holy love for the youths confided to them, because they love Jesus Christ and His Church. . The Dominican Order is especially dedicated to Preaching and Teaching and has carried on this work in the Church for over seven hundred years. The Sisters of Saint Dominic at Visitation School are a part of this grand and glorious Order of PREACH- ERS AND TEACHERS.

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llur Priests At Work Un The lilliilallce l'r0gi'aln Father Shuler and Father Sheltreau at the file are examining the wealth of material on Vocational Guidance while Father Kuntz reads about the possible available iobs open for Seniors. Careers Unlimited is the slogan of dynamic Detroit-for, this City has much to offer in the line of work which yields, not only a good living, but also keen enjoyment of the job, The material in the Guidance Room will give the students a look at the futureg it will help them to decide their W vocations, and point the way to an occupation. Making a living is a iob that no one can escape -but, what iob? That is the question. With the help of their advisers, the Priests and Sisters, the students soon find out what they wish to do. There are also Careers Unlimited in the Church. Teaching, nursing, doing social service, taking care of the aged, Cathectical work, caring for orphans, missionary work in fields afar-these are only a few of the careers in the Master's Vineyard.

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Principal, Sister Brigetta The guiding principles observed in formulating the philosophy of Visitation High School are threefold, namely: existence of God, dignity and worth of the individual, man's place in society. In accord with these basic truths the function of Visitation High School is to prepare the student for what he must do here below in order to attain the sublime end for which he was created. The means of developing the principles of philosophy are through the educational program which aims: l. to organize all knowledge and information in proper perspective so that students may know and love God, the First Cause and Last End of of all creation, may know and love Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of mankindg and may know and love the Church which He has founded. 2. to integrate these principles into their lives so that habitual discipline of will and suitable Catholic attitudes of mind will result. 3. to develop such an appreciation of virtuous conduct as will cause students consistently to choose the good because it is the will of God. 4. to provide opportunities that will inspire students wih a desire to advance intellectually and to grow culturally and socially. an ap reciation of the beauty of God as re- 51 to stimulate and encourage in each student flecte in human character, in nature, and in the creative works of man. 6. to cultivate in boys and girls a desire to know and a determination to follow their God-given vocations. to impart a sincere veneration for the dignity of tge family and the sanctity of the marriage bon . to infuse a respect for Divinely appointed authority as inherent in our democratic govern- ment and our American way of life. to provide exceptional opportunities in a well rounded physical education program that pro- motes healthful, wholesome recreational op- portunities. to develop desirable attitudes, social and moral, worthy ideals and intelligent participa- tion in society. to provide for good use of leisure time by developing desirable leisure habits, encourage- ment in the development of the habit of reading and enioying books and periodicals of good quality and real value. to provide opportunities for leadership and to afford each student an opportunity to train for life in a democratic social state. to encourage active participation in matters of community and civic interest. to help each student to adapt himself socially, to teach the maxims of good social usage, and to develop poise, confidence, and a wholesome self-assurance. to provide guidance, both personal and voca- tional from the priests of the parish, from homeroom teachers acting as individual ad- visors who work in cooperation with the help of parents and principal.