Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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1 Seniors John O’Keeve, Mary Ann Julian, and Vicki Mansour listen attentively to induction speaker. 2 NHS members participate in a solemn moment, the candlelight ceremony. 3 (Above) Democratic Majority Leader Frank Fragomeni gains the floor as Majority Whip Jean Wholley, committee chairman Albert Innarelli, and Senators Mike Keavany, Helen Carey, Chris Tuomey, and Katie Davidson prepare for debate. (Below) Republican Mark LeClerc, ranking committee member, anticipates floor action as Minority Leader Bob Martin, Minority Whip Henry Podgurski, and ranking member Tim O’Brien discuss strategy. 4 Presiding over the Senate, Kathy Albano receives advice from Parliamentarian Dennis Desmarais. 5 Mayor William Sullivan addresses NHS inductees and their guests. 6 At the invocation NHS members bow their heads in prayer. 7 Committee chairman Paul Mooradd deliberates before responding to a question. 8 Senators seek recognition in order to gain the floor during general debate. 95

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NHS Symbolizes Service National Honor Society members stressed community involvement by volunteering their services both in school and out. Seniors worked at Shriners’ Hospital and juniors participated in the Easter Seal Drive. Other activities included a Halloween party for the emotionally disturbed anda collection of clothes for Appalachia. In February 52 seniors and 38 juniors were inducted into the society. Mayor William Sullivan and Fr. Francis Manning were inducted as honorary members. Senate Moves On Controversial Issues This year’s Model Senate passed two bills concerning Civil Rights and Social Services. Committeepersons began preparations in October, hearing testimony, and compiling information which was used in the formation of gun control and welfare-reform bills. Legislation strictly limited the use of handguns, and provided for a national welfare program. Leadership was provided by Kathy Albano, first woman president, Frank Fragomeni, majority leader, and Bob Martin, minority leader. 94

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Showmen Enact Parts In School Presentations A diversity of skills among CHS students was exemplified in three productions this year. the fifth annual Gym Show gave gym team members a chance to perform acrobatic feats in a performance other than gymnastic competition. Creative lighting and carefully rehearsed numbers produced an enjoyable show. Some 30 numbers planned and performed by students accentuated the theme of the 1974 Minstrel which centered around a couple looking back over 25 years of marriage. Under the direction of Mr. Jean Pierre Beauregard, a seven-member student committee organized the show. Members of the stage crew constructed a unique revolving platform which facilitated the necessary change from living room to attic scene. Lighting arrangements were also perfected by students. In Rev. Richard Reindeau’s production of Noah, students worked from Andre Obey’s script and portrayed characters based on the biblical story. The work, while appearing simple on the surface, carried a deeper philosophical meaning and provided an interesting challenge to students in the audience. 96