Wildwood Catholic High School - Annscript Yearbook (North Wildwood, NJ)

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Sister Catherine Agnes and the juniors hold a group-discussion about an interesting phase in American History, the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. The study of World History and Modern History has laid a firm foundation for the introduction of American History to these students. Next year they must brave Problems of American Democracy. Are examinations really good for students? Robert Carusi and Joseph Connelly look for an answer to Dorn's humorous question. Joe Collins nods grim agreement while Patricia Coughlin smilingly approves. The Junior English students are preparing for a panel discussion on Tips on How to Study. 19

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 Smiling faces bespeak Victory in the NOMA Spelling test. All Wild- wood Catholic students strive to master the 600 words supplied by the National Office Management Association. Twice yearly a spelling test is given. The students who submit perfect papers earn a certificate. The proud winners of a NOMA spelling certificate are: T. Levin, J. Fala, H. Quinn, T. Filachek, J. Murphy, E. Campbell, C. Andruzza, and R. Woehlcke. Freshmen artists proudly display their masterpieces. Patricia Leahy's art received high commendation from Mrs. Keene, our art teacher. The students' own work graces our new Art Room at all times. They were especially proud of their monograms, when they were hung on the bulletin boards. Paula Sitkowski and Mary Ann Haffin await their turn to tape their Voice of Democracy essays. James Tracey demonstrates that it is a breeze. Mary Ann's essay was the winner. She won another award for an essay a $25.00 bond for her essay on Law and the Free Citizen , sponsored by the V.F.W. 18

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and learn to think, to express our ideas Emphasis on mass media of communication accents the importance of language, foreign as well as English. A selection of Latin and French is presented to the student of W.C. Stress is ever laid on student mastery of self- expression. As distances are telescoped, the knowledge of foreign languages grows in value. At Wildwood Cath- olic, interesting and modern methods aim at making the foreign seem native. Is it on or on? The class in Conversational French are studying Eugene Grimm as he demonstrates the proper lip formation. All right, all together, Eugene's expressive hands seem to be saying. Latin II take time out from the intricacies of Caesar's Gallic Wars to delve into the meaning of our school seal and school motto. Joseph Poserina, pointing to the wavy lines and dots, explains that Wildwood Catholic is located in what was once called Holly Beach. Charlotte Caterina notes that the Latin word Fides (faith) and the lighted torch symbolixe faith. Irene Matthews and Margaret Whelan learn their lesson well.