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

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A smooth and isuccessful change Changes, changes, and more changes. It seems as though Ar- chbishop Kennedy cannot cease to change. Many new things have been introduced to Kennedy this year, additions to the building, im- provements in curriculum and numerous staff changes. One man is held responsible for these changes. Mr. William McCusker. Now that the ice has been broken and Mr. McCusker is familiar with Kennedy, curiosity is placed on his attitude about the school. When asked how he feels about the students at Kennedy Mr. McCusker replied, “The students are friendly and outgoing and appear to have a great love for their school. What’s nice about working with the studen- ts is that the parents are very help- ful and supportive. After the initial standoffishness, the parents and students opened up to help me in my job.” Mr. McCusker added that the faculty has also been very helpful in making his “initiation” a smooth and successful one. “The Faculty is very knowledgeable, stated Mr. McCusker, “they appear to be thoroughly concerned with the students, they’re an excellent group to work with.” Mr William J McCusker Principal When asked what he wanted to improve the most about Kennedy, Mr. McCusker commented saying, “Well since my concerns are mostly on the academic level, I'd like to see an increase in the emphasis put on academics.” Mr. McCusker does not view his changes as changes, he sees them as priorities in the operation of a Catholic high school. He feels that the silent studies and changes in academic programs are priorities that he hopes any principal would follow. With Mr. McCusker’s continual dedication and love for the school he will increase Kennedy’s reputation for excellence. But as it is known that one can never get something for nothing. Mr. Mc- Cusker asks one thing from the students at Kennedy, “What have you done for your school today?” Suzanne Conner Susan Maloney Although he has taken on many difficult responsibilities, Mr. McCusker is always ready to meet with the students and the faculty. Principal

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His Eminence John Cardinal Krol Rev. Monsignor David E Walls Vicar for the Office of Catholic Education Religious Leaders His Holiness Pope John Paul II Robert H. Palest mi. Ed .D Superintendent of Schools

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A World of Religion Everyone knows Fr. John but do they really know the man behind the collar? Fr. John is a man who takes his religious life very seriously. He has an exceptional talent of being able to relate and communicate with his students using the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and comparing them to the everyday lives of his student. He also prefers to use audio-visual teaching methods, such as showing the film Jesus of Nazareth to his Sophomore religion classes. Fr. John always tries his best to keep the material presented to the students from going over their heads. But teaching and preaching are not the only things that keep Fr. John on the ball. He has a very tight schedule af- ter that eighth period bell rings, Catholic Scouting being one of them. Catholic Scouting is a sponsor of the Boy Scouts of America, and Fr. John’s job is to present the Pope Pius XXII Award and the AD ALTARV DEI Award to the most superlative boy scout who performs a Catholic benignity. He is a Master of Ceremonies for the bishop when he goes around to confirm young Catholics at different Parishes in the city. With all the responsibilities that Father John has, he still is able to be a significant member of the Kennedy family. Kevin Gatto Religion can be made more interesting when a group discussion that exchanges ideas is held in class once in a while. Terry Brennen works on his notes. Religion class tries to achieve a one-ness with God. 30 Mr. Christian Bockrath Dean of Students, Physical Science. Head Football Coach, Weight Room Moderator. Rev. Thomas Grumm Director of Studies. General Business. Ms. Lorraine Konrad Director of Activities, LIT. COMP. Faculty Academics