Bishop David High School - Crosier Yearbook (Louisville, KY)

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MR. MICHAEL GEORGE- Religion I. II. Theology department adds peace and justice course O ' nce one of the reasons for the exis- tence of the school is religious instruction, the religious studies department was very important. Under the guidance of Rev. James F. Hackett, school chaplain, not only were classes taught, but liturgies and re- ligious experiences took place throughout the year. Along with regular courses in religious education on a one semester basis for fresh- men and sophomores taught by Mr. Dan demons and Mr. Michael George, a new course was initiated this year for the juniors and seniors. Mr. Pat Compton taught the well-liked peace and justice course. The pur- pose of the course was to explore the various areas of prejudice in the world and students ' own feelings of what justice there should be. Seniors were treated to a one-quarter course in marriage taught by Mr. John Moll. They enjoyed the chance to get to know their principal in a different way and to gain some understanding in the aspects of mar- ried life. The seniors also took part in various re- treats throughout the school year at the former brothers ' residence at Flaget High School. These were weekend retreats at- tended by both B.D. students and Presenta- tion girls. Fr. James Hackett not only helped lead the retreat, but also was in charge of providing for the big job of catering the MR. PAT COMPTON: Peace Justice III, IV. ( T J r l- j MR. DAN CLEMONS: Religion I, II, III; Frosh Football. REV. JAMES F. HACKETT: Religion IV; Psychol- ogy; Chaplain; Varsity Tennis; Religion Dept. Head. food. This meant some hours in the kitchen for him also. It was said by many seniors to have been the most rewarding experience of their high school years, because through these retreats, they got a better understand- ing of themselves and their relationship to God. Another meaningful activity which the religious education department sponsored for the seniors was the senior service pro- gram. During the second semester, every Thursday, the seniors were released from school to perform volunteer services for vari- ous parochia grade schools in the area and other agencies. Fr. Hackett said that the reports from these agencies was very reward- ing. They praised the work of the B.D. stu- dents and in turn, the seniors said they really enjoyed the opportunity to give their time to render Christian service. Through the faculty liturgy committee various liturgies were planned during the school year on the holy days of obligation and Ash Wednesday. Beginning with the opening school mass at St. Paul ' s in August, to the Ascension Thurs- day mass on May 27, 1976, the faculty liturgy committee were busy planning litur- gies. The committee was composed of the chaplain, Fr. Hackett, Mr. Larry Clem, chair- man, Miss Charlotte Miller, Mr. Michael George, and Miss Ann Howard, crt 24 THEOLOGY

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MR. BYRON HIMMELHEBER: Geography; Amer Hist.; P. E. Health; World Hist. MR ROBERT CASEY: Geography; Varsity Foot- ball; Freshman Class Moderator. ABOVE: Discussing women ' s liberation at Angela BRO. ROLAND DRISCOLL: Economics; Gc Merici, Mr. Himmelheber calls for a comment. ment; Bookstore Manager; Bingo Supervisor. history under Mr. Tom McAnally. The stu- dents of Mr. McAnally ' s world history classes were given an assignment the likes of which they had never had. In cooperation with Mr. Keith Higdon ' s English class, they were assigned a term paper in world history. Mr. McAnally graded them according to the historical content and Mr. Higdon graded them on the mechanics of writing. Needless to say, Many long hours were spent in the school library doing research for this project. The juniors spent their history credit time taking American history and current events. Mr. Byron Himmelheber took his American history class on a trip to Angela Merici for a combined class activity concerning equal rights for women and to downtown Louis- ville where students spent the day interview- ing pedestrians at the mall on Fourth Street about the Declaration of Independence. In between time he tackled the Marble Hill Power Plant project on the con side. The seniors had the largest choice of elec- tives in this department: Fr. Hackett ' s col- lege credit psychology course, Bro. Roland ' s government and economics course, Mr. Eckert ' s current events, and Mr. Stemle ' s anthropology course. Ct 23 SOCIAL STUDIES

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Miss Ann Howard admires Dan Schmitt ' s work. She teaches all Art classes. An fof art ' s sake | he art department was a one- woman show this year, meaning that Miss Ann Howard was our only art ist-i n-resi- dence. Miss Howard had the art room brim- ming over this year with various arts and crafts projects and paintings of all kinds. Her Art I and Art 1 1 courses were planned and worked out on an independence basis, with each student working on projects related to his particular interests and talent. All were grateful to the department when their works would be displayed in the cafeteria brightening up the place for awhile. They even got offers from faculty members to purchase some of the objects d ' art but many students declined, preferring to take them home to their families or girl friends. A fc Anxiously working with forms the beginnings of a the clay, frog. John Zinninger, Working from a sketch, junior, Kevin Darst, puts the finishing touches on a sports car. 25 ART