Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Of some 2500 students enrolled in Cathedral, about 64% or 1600 students enjoyed, agonized, or endured language classes. Resuming the annual observance of International Night, the Department, consisting of French, German, Latin, and Spanish classes, displayed its work in the cafeteria for parents, friends, and teachers. International customs, food, La N BU AZES S Da l k l nte rest Sie highlighted the evening ij ; 1 Intent on their work, Spanish students learn the meaning of “‘trabajo.’’ 2 Individual study pro- motes Ellen Nolan’s French learning. 3 Through intensive study, Carmen Garcia gets a better un- derstanding of French. 4 Sharing homework proves to be a learning experience for Amy Tuomey’s Spanish class. 5 Team work between Sue Sponburgh and Diane Giroux proves two heads are better than one. 6 French student Mary Thomas concentrates on building castles in Spain. 7 Adding to the relaxed atmosphere, Mr. Battisti jokes with the class. ho ho

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Gaining new interest, senior play production classes directed by Sr. Rachel Ouelette O.S.U. expanded from a non-credit study course to a full year, and Jeanette Trombley. one-credit program. Best Play award Sister has initiated plans was given to ‘‘Suppressed Desires”’ to include juniors written by Susan Glaspell. in the curricula. Writing classes, concerned with The group also assembled improving skills and style, a one act play contest. under the direction Successful individuals were of Mr. Christopher Pope Best Actor — Ray Levesque, were extended to and Best Actress award both solid one was shared by Mary Fortsch and solid two students. 21

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Extra activities such as skits, projects, and exercises in literature introduced foreign traditions to students during the Christmas season. Greater freedom of choice for incoming Freshman led to Cathedral's reflecting a nationwide trend away from Latin. In contrast, Spanish enrollment went up. This was due to students’ awareness of job opportunities in bi-lingual fields.