Bishop Ireton High School - Flight Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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The cautious eye of Richard J. Hornfeck, Health and Phys. Ed., Head Football Coach, looks for goldbrickers in his Sophomore Gym class. FN Fw tg ,. .li -ww, yi- . principle. Known for his eminent wisdom, Daniel B. Hurley, Latin, English, Wrestling and Cross Country Moderator, struggles for a correct interpretation of Shakespeare. Paul F. Kenny, OSFS, Assistant Principal, Mathematics, Sr. Class Moderator, Cross Country, pauses to make sure that his students understand a complex mathematical Freshman IPS students are prepared for future study in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics by Fernando Jacques, Intro- ductory Physical Science, Chemistry. Robert F. Lawler, OSFS, Religion, Student Council and Football Moderator, pauses for effect after making an important point.

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lVlenage Of Education In twenty little rooms the decisions of the school are being carried out. In one room a man is bending over a pan of water looking at what happens when it is agitated. ln another, graphs, and curves, and mathematical incantations are being written on the blackboard. ln a third, a scene from Romeo and Juliet is being performed by one man. In various other rooms mice squeak, songs are sung, dead languages are taught, and things are plugged in only to fall apart. Such are the labors demanded by the deciders. The work is so diverse that only one type of man could possibly perform it - the teacher. L. Richard Meimin, English, Humanities, Forensics, Fr. Lyman's spring replacement, prepares for class. Charles W. Hornfeck, Health, Phys. Ed., Biology, Football, gives instructions in the dissection of a frog. Francis J. Greene, OSFS, Library, is always willing to give friendly advice to anyone in need. David l. Hagan, OSFS, Athletic Director, Sociology, psyches up the Sociology class. QF ...

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Curators Of Minds Teachers are the mediators between the past and the future. They are the carriers and keepers of the knowledge of the ages, and they are charged with the responsibility of seeing that this knowledge is preserved in the minds of men. This is not an easy taskg nor does it pay well. But it is a task vital to the endurance of man. Experience is the best teacher. A school is structured in such a way as to offer optimum experience. This is the purpose of elective courses, and extracurricular activities, and books. But without teachers, this structure would be like a skeleton. The teacher is needed to expand and explain a subject. The teacher is indispensable and irreplaceable. A school would be twenty rooms full of desks and books and students and nothing else if not for teachers and administrators. The experience of learning could only be intended in such an atmosphere. Joseph F. McKay, OSFS, Principal, Religion, puts an apprehensive student at ease with his ready smile.