Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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1 Students Mark Maynard and Gary Boulrice supplement independent study with audio-vis- ual aids. 2 Boys “x” out girls in tic-tac-toe. 3 Senate president Tom White makes a last-min- ute check with Mrs. Garvey. 4 Guest speaker James Marchese indicates points of interest. 5 Addressing the Urban Affairs class, John Benoit gives his views on housing plans. 6. Awaiting an answer to his point of inquiry is John Dwyer. oo

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Social Studies program encourages independent work This vear s freshmen were offered two new electives. Non-Western History and a set of quarter courses complemented the previous courses, World and Modern History. Urban Affairs featured guest speakers who accented classroom work, while outside activities promoted independent study by students. The two-year history program offered to juniors emphasized individual efforts in preparing for class discussions and research projects. (gain this year, students taking social studies courses were invited to participate in the Model Senate. At the conclusion, two senators were selected by their fellow delegates to participate in the A.I.C. Model Congress gas ae. iTir® IAs “FISIS bP oe Ie ON FOR BET oem | - | = oer i = “ . Sees I a) | c eas aa ‘4 a pi | ft ' Pepin 7 ' rs 4 F ‘ P 7

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Science department tackles diverse problems of society To meet the specialized problems of our technological society the Science Department expanded by offering quarter courses: Astronomy, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, and Pathology. The Astronomy classes viewed their topic with audio-visual aids and took field trips to the Seymour Planetarium. From the Environmental Study groups, future ecologists sought answers to the environmental question, while Computer Science students solved intricate problems on the teletype terminal. Guest speakers were featured in Pathology classes. Independent study gave greater freedom and responsibility to the student body as it became a widespread practice. Two Programmed Chemistry courses had students working individually on programmed textbooks, with lab periods weekly. Tests were taken when the students were prepared. Doctors, nurses, technicians, and physical therapists were invited by Physiology classes, thus giving students a broader outlook on paramedical fields. The AP Biology class did extensive individual research, and planned an ecology day. Utilizing four hours of lab a week, the AP Chemistry course gave students a chance for advance d experimenting not possible in conventional classes. The Science Resource Center was always available for those researching and studying.