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

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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

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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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The Science Department is an essential part of learning for all students, especially when it comes to labs. The purpose of doing the labs is to demon- strate principals given and to make observation on the facts gathered, says Mr. Marcucci, The Department Chairman. Ob- viously much more is involved in performing these some times-tedious experiments. To begin with, the lab is in- troduced to the students by their respective teachers and its purpose and procedure revealed. One of the most im- portant things taken into con- sideration is the safety of the students while doing these labs. There are many safety rules and precaution that the students must abide by. Tor one thing they wear goggles and a fire proof apron and they have a main gas valve, a fire ex- tinguisher and a shower in back of the room in case of ac- cidents, says Mr. Marcucci. The school takes every precaution to protect the students including a statement signed for Chemistry by par- ents for any accidents and the student is responsible to religiously follow safety precautions. With all these things kept in mind, the lab ex- periments at Kennedy are relatively safe. Unfortunately, this doesn't help your grade any. Sister Joan Melley, S.S.J. English 1, 3. God gave us memories that we might have roses in December. Mrs. Gonsalves shows us that science has a language all Its own. CASE 86 EVIDENCE: hobbies Mr. Bockrath — home projects, reading Sr. Mary Joseph — handcrafts Dr. D Angelo — model railroads, playing guitar Miss Gavaghan — tennis, biking Er. Heron — tennis, biking Miss holding — travel, soaps Mr. Kauffmann — playing with chainsaw Mr. Leahan — camping Mr. Mar- cucci — officiating games, reading Mr. McElhone — music, travel Sr. Joan — quilting Sr. Rose — needlework, biking Mrs. San- toni — theater work Mr. Vadino — tennis Fr. John — studying American Indians American Revolution Miss IVertman — skiing, running Miss McEnerney — needlepoint, reading Miss Gillespie — horseback riding, scuba diving Mrs. Baughman — painting, golfing Sr. Cordata — traveling, arts crafts Sr. Helen — reading Mrs. Boland — sewing, gardening Physical Science can be fun but note taking is important too. Mr. Joseph Murray Chairperson, Social Studies, American Studies, World Cultures. Sister Ruth O'Neill Assistant Dean of Students. Spanish I, French 1,3. 29