Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Drivers’ Education copes with current gas shortage This year’s Drivers’ Education course took on anew dimension as a result of the current gas shortage. Circumstances forced students to learn a more conservative method of driving. “For example,” stated Mr. William Thomas, instructor of Drivers’ Ed, “it has been proven that driving at 50 m.p.h. instead of 60 m.p.h. saves gas and as a result saves the student money.” In addition to the standard safe driving procedures, gas rationing was also emphasized. Upon completing the required thirty hours of classroom instruction, students reinforced their classroom knowledge with six hours of observation and six hours of driving. When a minimum of fifteen students had completed the course, Mr. Thomas called in a State Inspector who administered the road tests and issued the new licenses. 1 Hours of classroom instruction provide a basis for ‘‘on the road training” ... 2 enabling students to receive their licenses ... 3 for their solo drive. 4 A sampling of the many problems that will face new drivers. 5 “But I have to get to work!’’, exclaims Glenn Ackerly.

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1 English is a serious study ... 2 But not al- ways. 3 Creativity makes Mary Anne Hart hit the ceiling. 4 Senior Carmino Basile finds a new approach to English. 5 Racing against the clock, Mike Dobecki speed reads under the watchful eyes of Sr. James Bernard. 6 Blindfolded Maryanne Quinn develops her power of discovery. aga AE mL EN 41

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New “‘notes’’ resound for musicians 2 Approaching music from an academic standpoint proved to be a stimulus which kindled student interest. Music appreciation, taught by Mr. Dante Pilegi, was a great success during its first year of existance at Cathedral. As the course unfolded, students delved into many facets of music and used their new-found knowledge in many classroom and extra-curricular activities. The small group of twenty-one met each day during sixth period in the band room where Mr. Pilegi introduced the mechanics involved in musical expression. The course was an elective which was open to all students. Although the atmosphere was relaxed, an academic attitude was maintained, and tests and quizzes were included as class requirements. Grades were determined on a pass fail basis. Students took an active part in the course, and student interaction was instrumental in its success. 1 Viewing the musical score to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is Charles McCarthy. 2 Di- versity of musical interests is stressed in the Music Appreciation course. 3 This student’s notebook holds a special kind of “‘notes’’. 4 Senior Brian Sheedy tries his hand at ‘‘con- ducting” the class. 5 Students attempt to in- terpret the new material which they’ve just copied off the board. 6 A variety of selections await the ambitious musician. 43