To Whom It May Concern:

As Administrator/Principal of St. Catherine's Military School, I contacted Mrs. Margarita O'Farrill about the possibility of teaching etiquette for our boys. She was fabulous and the boys really learned the basic elements of etiquette. I highly recommend Mrs. O'Farrill to your school. She was able to take 20 students at a time. We included as part of our health curriculum but it would be appropriate also in a mini course or an elective course. I think parents today are realizing that their children need guidance in etiquette in social situations.

One Student in 7^th grade felt it was important when he began dating. Others saw the class as important for manners help in getting along with others and being successful in life. I will let the boys speak for themselves:

• "Manners are important because if your boss takes you out to see how you eat, your manners will be handy. The class was fun."
• "Yes, I liked the class. I learned a lot of things I didn't know…"
• "Manners should be taught in school so we grow up with them."
• "I think good manners are important and it will help us in our future."
• "I think manners are important because without manners there would be chaos."
• "Manners are important because people look and act more civilized."
• I think it was good because as you get older it is hard to learn."
• "I liked Mrs. O'Farrill's class because we got to eat."
• "I learned a new thing and one day I will teach my children."
• "I like to be polite."
• "Manners are important when you are in a relationship."
• "Manners impress yourself and you are happy with yourself."

If you would like to have a mini course that consists of 4 lessons per 20 students at a time or if you would want to incorporate the 4 lessons per 20 students at a time with p.e. or health classes over the school year, it is well worth it. The children really learned a great deal and our parents were very pleased. Our students (all boys) in grades 4-8 took the course and I was very pleased with their response as well as the parent response. I would recommend Mrs. O'Farrill's class to anyone.

Sister Mary Menegatti,O.P.

Administration/Principal

St. Catherine's Military School

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