Archbishop Kennedy High School - Kencensus Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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He was there . . . In senior year at Kennedy, students take American Govern- ment as their Social Studies course. This class opens with governmental issues ranging from the birth of our nation to the pressing issues of today. But, the students have an op- portunity to learn one area of study in a different way. This area is that of the Vietnam War. During their lesson con- cerning our nation's policies during that crucial period, something special happens. Mr. Charles Leahan, Spanish teacher and Vietnam Veteran, talks to the class about his per- sonal experiences in the war. He fought in Vietnam from May of 1967 to May of 1968 and Mr. Leahan is able to give detailed reflection on actual accounts which occurred during his term overseas. This exciting and in- formative dissertation is very successful with the students and this discussion was plan- ned to span over a few days in January. Instead of merely reading facts from a book, students hear personal insights from someone who really ex- perienced the war, devoid of newspaper sensationalism and Vietnam myths. They inquire about war conditions, and his feelings before, during, and af- ter this episode's existence. Many enjoy having the discourse because, no matter how indirectly, the Vietnam War was a part of our lives. We were born and reared during this era which greatly affected our parents' lives and the generation's before them. Mr. Leahan truly sheds light on a dismal period of American History that until recently was considered taboo. Cathy Gillin and Kim Flanagan enjoy a lighter side to social studies. CASE 86 EVIDEMCE: Volunteers Mr. Bockrath — member of the Montgomery County All-Star Game Board of Directors Miss Murry — Children's hospital Fr. heron — St. John's hospice, St. Francis Inn, Catholic Peace Fellowship Mr. Leahan — little league coach Mr. Marcucci — teaching Mr. McElhone — drug alcohol abuse programs Sr. Joan — St. John's Hospice Sr. Ruth — St. Edward's Social Cen- ter Sr. Rose — St. Joseph Villa Mrs. Santoni — V.P. of Ladies Auxiliary of Lincoln Fire Co. Mr. Vadino — CCD teacher, lec- tor Fr. John — scout chaplin Miss McEnerney — Mercy Corps (Hospice) Sr. Cordata — St. Joseph Villa It’s always advisable to listen carefully. Sister Elizabeth, S.S.J. English 1,4. Sister Rosemarie Lorenz Algebra 2, Algebra 2 — Trig, Trig- Pre-Calculus, Prom. Mr. Anthony M. Marcucci Chairperson, Science Depart- ment. Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Audio-Visual Coordinator. Repetition is the mother of learning and hard work is the father. 27

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Ms. Catherine Molding Religion 3, 4 1, Student Council, C.S.C. 'There is a thin line be- tween love and hate, between a genius and an idiot. Mr. Richard J. Kauffmann Algebra. Hi tell you what I am going to do for you. Mr. Charles J. Leahan Spanish 1, 2, 3, Varsity Softball, Freshmen Football. Some days you're the bird and some days you're the windshield. Who shares his experiences with us? Frannie Staudemayer prepares for her Social Studies class. Mr. Murray gives us Knowledge of world events that may help us make wise decisions. mi i v ami.i. Good notes always assist in studying for a test.

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Mr. Joseph McElhone American Studies, Western Studies, World Affairs Council, Liturgical Music. Does everybody understand this? Miss Jane McEnerney Language Arts. Cogito Ergo Sum. Rev. James McKeaney Director, School Ministry. Religion 2, 3, Stage Crew, Closed Circuit TV. What is a Science Lab? Mr. Bochrath delivers the facts to his Freshman Physical Science class. Chemistry Isn't always strictly serious. Checking references helps when committing Science to memory. 28