Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Calculator multiplies math program | parry of the Solution — youre part Electronics entered the math department this year in the form of a programmable calculator which enabled students to compute with great speed and accuracy. Some teachers familiarized students with the metric system through the use of problems involving metric measurements, worksheets, and related materials. Students also investigated areas not normally covered in the classroom, such as topology and non-Euclidean geometry, with the help of slides, filmstrips, and outside research. Thirty-five students participated in the Math Convention held at the Civic Center in November by displaying projects and acting as student aides. Cathedral students also exhibited projects at the annual Math Fair, which was held at AIC in May. The National Prize Exam once again challenged the abilities of Cathedral mathematicians, while four juniors and three seniors received Certificates of Merit for their performance in the State Prize Exam. Ben 1 Checking his answers is Patrick O’Neil. 2 An old math proverb graces the bulletin board. 3 State Prize Math Exam Certificate Winners: Stephen LeBlanc, Brian Davies, James Kelly, Pamela Thibodeau, Michael Kenney, Rory O’Connor, and Charles McCarthy. 4 A. prob- lem has caught the attention of a group of Math Convention representatives. 5 Sophomore Michael Pieniazek observes care- fully as Stephen George punches in a problem on the calculator. 6 Exhausted Denise Dean decides to give the problem another try. 7. Math Conventioneers are greeted by the friendly smiles of Joe Conti, Viki Mansour, and Rory O’Connor.

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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

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