Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Our hard-working Spanish students, under the capable direction of Sr. Mary Brigid, go through their paces in true South American fashion, echo- ing the muy bien of their teacher. Slsrsn M. Brucrn S.S-I.. B.S. Sis-ren M. CAMILLA O,M., A.B. Sxsrsn M. Crum: O.S.B., A.B. S1s'rr:n'M. CHERUBIM S.S.l., M.A. Sisrrn M. Dr:Pnur. O.M., A.B. Sisrsn M. DULCIA Fel., O.S.F., A.B. MATHEMATICS Nothing is more exacting in the field of human knowledge than the science of Mathematics. Here the student must work with measurable and observ- able data which follow fixed principles. He acquires an appreciation of logical procedure through the theorems and propositions which comprise the world of mathematical laws. The mathematician must state in accurate definite numerical terms the require- ments for a given project. To vary or err, however slight, is to endanger the final result, be it only the solution to a given problem or the more important construction of a technical, mechanical nature. Mathematics at Prep carries the student from beginnings in Algebra through Geometry, Trigonom- etry, and Solid Geometry to the senior course in Advanced Mathematics. To have completed the entire course is to have a thorough and more than adequate preparation for college Mathematics. Moreover, the logical thought procedure which Mathematics can give to the student is something which will prove of inestimable value in daily lite. A man who reasons clearly and correctly is a valued member of society. A mathematical training can aid immeasurably in the attainment ot even this latter objective.

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'ings llllll MUIJEIIN LANGUAGES The Freshmen manage to smile, even though Sr. Imelda is probably giving them a difficult assignment in Alge- bra. Or perhaps the thought of lunch to follow makes them happy. 53.9 Basic courses in languages contribute much to the training of a student. English, Latin, Greek, German, French, and Span- ish have an important place in the school curricula. Facility in speaking, correctness in expression, and precision in writing might be termed the objectives for which we continually strive. To know well one's own language and to have a command of the basic rules of another is to open doors to a greater degree of literary culture and refinement. The priests and nuns, who lead us through the oral and written exercises typical of a good course, know that theirs is a department which strength- ens the entire scholastic reputation ofa school. Who does not admire the man who can express himself intelligently and appealingly? That he may have a command of another tongue with its aid to basic word concepts and origins is to insure ability in his own language, Words repre- sent ideas. He who can read, speak, and write his ideas force- fully and correctly is a man to be respected, admired. and followed. Rrv. Rosznr I. REILLY A.B., M.A. Rsv. Inns E. Svsnnv AB., S.T.L. Rav. Enwm I. STOU1' O.S.F.S., A.B. Sisrsn M. ADELAIDE O.S.B., A.B., MA. Slsrrn M. Auzxm O.S.B., B.S. Sisrzn M. Assunrcui Fel., O.S.F., A.B

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hx 'C l, SCIENCES In the modern world of today a knowledge of the intricasies of science is essential. At Prep the scientific course is designed to give the student the maximum of knowledge in the various divisions of the scientific department. Every possible aid to edu- cation is utilized in the instructing of the vital chem- ical and material processes that make up much of our scientific industries. Moving pictures, explaining the processes that go into the production of our every-day implements, are shown frequently to the students, The Biology classes as well, share in the usage of modern aids to education. The Prep gradu- ates fit easily into the pattern of the speed-con- scious, ultra-scientific world. Their training in these exacting subjects will serve them in good stead in future years. it yt Ak' l l ly V'llfl f linrtfglnl lnfztrurgts his Sophomore English s'u- flr-nt: In tl :IH nn rt nf' uv In rj v r mf mndr-llnq His interesting ClGSS'21 lwrvf- latll I P I II l Ill th .. ., tr- 1 4--, 1-f ff various branches of English Ji ,gi M1 'CJ Srsrzn M. Bum: Srsrzn M. S.S.l., A.B. S.S.l., Srsrsn M. Pirrmcui Slsrrn M. O.S.B., A.B., Ed.M. O.M., Srsrnn M. Snmisuius Sis-ren M, O.M., A.B. S.S.I., ELLEN Fmmcns B.S.Ed., B.S.L.S IMELDA A.B., M.A. RAMONA A.B.