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

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Mrs. Anna Baughman Related Art, Mechanical Drawing. Western Studies. Ms. Agnes Bemardyn Color and Design, Drawing and Com- position, Mass Media, Studio Art. Mr. John Briner Biology, Physical Science. Cross Country. 29

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Father McKeaney turns an old ritual into a new one. Symbol of Unity Fr. McKeaney, our Youth Ministry Director, wants to change Kennedy. His instrument is one which is quite familiar to Kennedy students, but it is his ap- proach which is grabbing, the most attention. To his ministry program this year, Father added a Class Mass” composed of only one individual Religion class. “We intend to ob- tain a sense of closeness and ap- It doesn't take Freshmen long to realize how important Religion is in their high school years. preciation for one another,” says Father. He accomplishes this through these informal masses held in those months when there are no community school masses. Father McKeaney refers to these masses as “teaching masses” since when he has been the celebrant of the class mass, he has taken time out to explain, in detail and quite informally, the specifics of the mass. He highlighted the position of the priest in the mass and also made a presentation of the history of symbols used in the mass to fur- ther the knowledge of the students. Few Catholics are able to see their weekly ritual in such a close perspective and it brought a new meaning to the students, especially those in classes who were permitted to stand around the altar. Needless to say, Father has found these masses to be very successful and has also requested to have them every week. Suzanne Conner finds that Religion isn’t always a serious subject. Mr. Christian Bockrath Dean of Students, Physical Science, Head Football Coach, Weight Lifting Club. Sister Mary Joseph, CBS Miss Anne T. Murry Director of Studies, Mechanical Drawing Dean of Activities. English 1,2. 1,2. 28

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A Carol Haux knows the best way to maintain her high scholastic average is to give the work her total con- centration. English class always raises a few Sue Hauk gives the English assign- questions in Joe Barattucci’s mind. ment her undivided attention. Miss Carol Chemecky Chairperson, Business Department. Ac- counting 1, Typing 1,2, Office Practice. Ms. Gail Ciociola Chairperson, English Department. English 2, 3, A. P. Honors, Cast and Curtain Com- pany, Literary Magazine. Mr. Charles J. Corrado Jr. Geometry. Algebra 1, IA, S.A.D.D.. Asst. Freshmen Football Coach, Asst. Boys and Girls Track. 30