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

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Mrs. Catherine Terpeluk, or “Terp” as we lovingly call her, says good-bye to Kennedy ... When Duty Calls Terp. An infamous name for an infamous person. On meeting alum- ni, their usual question, “Is so and so still there?” almost always refers to Mrs. Catherine Terpeluk. Remaining at Kennedy since before it even was called “Kennedy,” Terp saw classes come and go. Yet, she always seemed to leave a soft impression, one of care and kindness, on all who knew her. Terp left her spirit in Tracy Hall, and to show our ap- reciation for all that she as given us, Kennedy commemorated her at a school mass this past fall. Needless to say, there was a standing ovation. The Kencensus: How do you feel about Kennedy? Catherine Terpeluk: I really evolved with what I knew was there ... It was a wonderful place for me to do God's work and I think I accomplished that and that is why I was so happy here. It was cer- tainly the right thing for me to do and I think that feeling comes when you evaluate the situation. I felt very good about being with the students because I recognized their needs. Being there so long, I watched the needs change. When I first went there, Health would be taught as brushing your teeth or your hair ... It evolved into sex education, drugs, and alcohol. As society changed, the needs of the kids changed. That’s why I felt so good about doing what I thought was the right thing. K: Did you have any special moments at Ken- nedy? Terp: I guess the special moments I had were when I looked at a kid who was ready to graduate and I remem- bered how they were when they came in as a freshman. That happened many, many times. I had most of the girls from when they were fourteen till they were eighteen. Through those four years, you could see them change from freshman to young ladies to sophisti- cated young ladies as sen- iors. That to me was re- warding. K: What made you decide to move on? Terp: It really was time for me to step back and see what had happened because I just had this in- ner feeling like This is the time.” It was time for me to move on, time to go. 13

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Although Terp is only around the corner, working in her son's office, her par- ting left a void in the lives of the students. During the opening liturgy of the school year, the faculty and student body honored Terp for her twenty eight years of dedication and ser- vice, endless support and un- dying love for the students. Today's seniors, yesterday's freshman, get tips from Terp on how to do it right. 12

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Taking a break from the in- door activities, these Sophomore boys play a friendly game of football. Along with the rest of the Senior class, Kathy Stillman shows her enthusiasm on Blue and White Day. Red, blue, green and yellow — not in a rainbow, but in Tracy Hall. Blue and White Day is perhaps the most anticipated day of the Spirit Week festivities. No classes are held on this day in Oc- tober and students come donned in color-coded sweats — green for frosh, blue for sophs, red for juniors, and yellow for seniors — all Tracy lit up with vibrant color. The indoor events such as tug-of-war, sack races, balloon-popping races, and relay teams among all the classes ended up with the seniors on top with the most points. The cheers of the students echoed in Tracy as the classes rooted for their representatives. Chants like Go Seniors!” and “Sophomores rule! could be heard on Fayette Street. Th outdoor events gave students a chance to take a deep breath and relax after the tense excitement during the indoor events. Volleyball, softball, and other games were played on the Kennedy grounds until the gym was set up for the pep rally. Students filed into the gym, eagerly awaiting the coming event. The sports teams paraded through the center of Tracy Hall to the tune of “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and the cheerleaders treated everyone with their annual dance routine. After an uplifting speech by Chris Bello, the Homecoming King was announced. Brian Schaf- fer accepted the title and students cheered as he strutted around the gym donned with crown and scepter. Then, on stage, Brian declared his im- mortal words, “You know it, it’s great to be king.” Saint’s pride shines in September for the ... Blue and White 14