Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Plans change for Phys. Ed. 1 Sophomore Kathleen Murphy enthusiastically executes a backward volley. 2 Peter Disantis 5 stretches to set up a play with teammates. 3 Dis- playing skill, Barbara Cassavettes overcomes the diffic ulty of a backwards, backhand shot. 4 Putting all his energy into the game, Stephen Boyd produces a forceful serve. 5 Exemplifying ability in play, a P.E. student smashes the ball. 6 Coach William Mogé referees a co-ed volleyball game. 7 Showing agility, a determined student leaps to re- turn a volley. 42 Several changes were instituted in the Physical Education Department's program this year. Instructors planned to incorporate cross-country skiing and frisbee-throwing into the curriculum. Activities such as football, basketball, tennis, gymnastics and calisthenics were offered to both boys and girls.

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doctors, and insurance men were also available to non-Cathedral the chief recipients of this program. students. Over 5000 visits have been These part-time jobs turn immediately made to the career center by into full time jobs as soon as the Cathedral students, students from student graduates. For more career surrounding schools, parents, and information the Center offered a class other adults interested in a new taught by Sr. Loretto Thomas which career. These impressive facts are the was opened to Sophomores, Juniors, reason for the center’s reputation, a and Seniors. The goal of this course great compliment to its director Sr. was to teach the dignity of labor, and Loretto Thomas, Sr. Emily Kane, and the various types of career skills or Mr. Neil Philips. A major change occupations. Students were informed affecting the Guidance Department of attitudes that are expected in was the switch to the relatively new college and at jobs, and taught arena scheduling system. This was to students how to evaluate themselves solve increasing problems of students and chose the right careers. Career changing their schedules. The system information was not only allowed students to change an unfavorable schedule placement, but also decreased the over-loaded work schedule of guidance counselors so that they could better concentrate their efforts on students with other needs. Other programs sponsored by the Guidance Department were the Family Communion Breakfast, Financial Aid Night, College Night, Father Daughter Banquet, Father Son Night, and Testing Orientation for parents. All this is done by five counselors: Fr. Brian Boland, Mr. Terry O’Connell, Sr. Catherine Ormond, Sr. Dorothy Santarpia, and Ms. Patricia Vivian.

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Physical education students participated in co-ed volleyball which has always been a popular activity. P.E. students’ classes worked closely with Mr. Richard Discenza and Mrs. Jean Pelland and also with newcomers Mrs. Jacqueline Boidleau and Mr. William Moge. “Though classes are geared toward preparing students for varsity sports, basic skills can always be useful.’ said Mrs. Jacqueline Boidleau. Half year classes were the format used this year. Sophomores attended classes from September to January, and from January to June the Freshmen attended. Diversity and a varied schedule were assets in making Phys. Ed. more enjoyable and interesting for all.