Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Phys Ed students choose from new seasonal electives Cathedral's physical education program adequately supplemented students academic education again this vear. A program of electives, which rotated seasonally, was successfully inaugurated. The students were free to choose from a variety of offerings. Possible selections in the boys program ranged from football and softball to weight training. Golf instruction was added to the curriculum this year, complementing the usual activities. The ever-expanding girls program offered for the first time tennis, track and field and when weather permitted, tobogganing. Highlighting the program were co-educational square dancing and volleyball. By instituting this program the Phys Ed department enabled the individual to pursue his athletic interests.

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Sewing expands to include experts Tailoring was introduced this year as a sequel to Clothing I for advanced seamstresses. Tailoring students attended small classes and concentrated more on laboratory experience than Clothing I pupils. Among required projects were dresses, pants, coats, and gowns. The ultimate goal for the tailoring class was drafting a home-made pattern. The course in Clothing I consisted of comprehensive sewing in addition to the actual labs. To increase their knowledge of textiles. students made trips toanearby mill 2 and to New York City. All girls who took either course were expected to participate inthe Annual Fashion Show on Practical Arts Night, either modeling a creation or working on other jobs such as publicity or advertising. The diversity in the courses offered allowed students to expand their creativity and enhance their skills in the art of sewing. 1 Studying a pattern is an involving task for Claire Brunelle. 2 Junior Colleen Garrity ap- pears hopeful as she puts final touches on her dress. 3 Details are the key to success for Joanne Pokigo.

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r ee oat % eer” ono pO FO its 1 Contemplating their next move of team strate- gy, Robert McKenzie and Jimmy Joyce confer. 2°... and promenade your partner home.’ 3 Gym teacher Sr. Beverly Rochford provides in- structions in basic techniques of tennis. 4 Teamwork is everything! 5 Positioning himself to leap, spiker Tom Harrington prepares to rush the net. 6 With his teammates looking on, a fast- moving soph smashes the ball toward the opposition,