Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Science ‘76 experiments Equipment: 11 qualified teachers, 22 rooms, 8 major courses: Biology |, Il, Chemistry |, Il, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physiology; special equipment: interested students. Various Procedures: Daily classes, labs, homework, special projects, and field trips. Observations: In October, the Environmental Class explored

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Fr. Joseph Quinlan, director, acted as the theology department chairman for part of the year with Sr. Ann Mungovan assisting as Secretary. The Freshman course attempted to broaden students’ knowledge of God through the book: Growth in Christ. Theology || went into more detail about sacraments and the Church. Electives offered to Juniors and Seniors gave students the choice of what area of theology they wished to pursue. Class liturgies, guest speakers, and creative projects were also utilized in many courses. Fr. Henry Dorsch, Spiritual Adviser, coordinated liturgical celebrations with the aid of interested students and faculty. He also formulated Prayer services open to any one who wished to attend. The Christmas prayer service consisted of different forms of worship. Various students participated in their own way to make the event more meaningful. One of Sr. Rachel Ouelette’s play production classes produced ‘‘Ahmal and the Night Visitors.’’ Readings included passages from scripture and students’ personal reflections on their relationship with God. Senior and Junior girls provided worship in the form of music. 1 Mrs. Baillargeon answers another question while these two theology students figure it out for them- selves. 2 Miss Bagurskas and Miss Sara Auth con- fer at Theology meeting. 3 Stepping up to the podium, Father David Farland prepares to begin his class. 4 Disagreement shows on the face of Denise Lynch as she decides whether to rebut or not. 5 Raising her eyebrow, Carol Giroux searches for an answer. 6 With 15 minutes to go Mark Korovae rushes to finish in time. 7 Before class Chris Lemieux reads over last night’s assignment. 8 Taking a break, Bill McCellan and Jean McCrecken relax before class. 25

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the evolution of rivers. One of the major characteristics of the evolution was the formation of oxbows. Sr. Thomas Gertrude’s and Mr. Roger Lavallee’s chemistry classes visited the Ludlow Natural Gas plant learning about cryogenics, and the uses of natural gas. Also, the Pro-Life group attended an Anti-abortion march in the spring. Mrs. Dorothea Zanetti returned to teaching Biology after obtaining her Master’s degree. A new member of the faculty, Miss Janet Leprade, started teaching Physics. Results: ‘‘As the sciences increase our knowledge of the real world, man must become more aware of the impact of his actions. So, science has increased the need for necessary moral responsibility from modern man.” Mr. John Zaleski ney | ge seis ' aoe got od er : as “SH wong - os + 1 Biology classes used the buddy system to com- plete labs. Working together, Donna Brown and Valerie Hackett prepare to examine specimens under the microscope. 2 Putting in the over-time that many science courses often demand, Danny Moriarty studies diligently. 3 William Buckley looks over the essentials needed to study Modern Biology. 4 Molecular models help teach chemistry students John McGrath, Johnnie Long, and Mary Noonan the study of molecules. 5 The Wang Ma- chine, a computer used to write programs, is one of the many pieces of equipment available to science students like Jeff Benoit. 6 Jeff Buxton also takes advantage of the equipment available to edit his program. 7 Listening intently, Stan Graziano takes notes on the sometimes complicated prob- lems science courses cover. af