Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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involved with the scholarship of math, but also worked to create a sense of world concern. Activities included sending Christmas cards to Africa. These were received by Sr. Maria Bernadette, former CHS faculty member. These cards were then given to the people with whom she works. Mathletes, led by Larry Barszewski, John Monaghan, Michele Plourde, Joseph Ott, and John Ingari gained third place, only one point out of second. Another activity which showed individual talent was held every Wednesday night between seven and nine when Mr. Dante Pilegi, band director, conducted and planned future events with the band. Sufficient ability was essential for some thirty-six members because of their difficult schedule of rehearsals. Occasions which demanded their skill included football games, parades, induction ceremonies, and the Minstrel. Holy Cross Grammar School concert and the Senior Musical were other events at which the band performed. Senior Joe Wieczorek 1 With perfect breath control, Kathy Kent plays “Jingle Bells’ at the Christmas Show. 2 Watching attentively for the signal from Mr. Pilegi, Tom Lucia is prepared to strike the drum. 3 Displaying a tool of the trade are Mathletes Joseph Ott and John Beck. 4 Saxophone players Ted Hoffman and Chris Nodurf take a break during the entertain- ment. 5 The color guard salutes the flag, during the National Anthem at the opening of the magazine drive. 6 “All we want for Christmas are our four front seats,’’ say Mathlete officers Julie Koeninger, John Monaghan, Patty Cavanaugh, and Pat McGrath. 7 Working out a difficult problem, George Brennan ponders the next step. conducted the band under many circumstances including football games and the Christmas show. Complementary to the band was the Color Guard. Co-captains Sandy Pirog and Mary Barker led ten other members. State Champion baton twirler Sheila Backofen led the majorettes in many shows of skill and technique. The band, with Color Guard and majorettes provided enjoyment and enrichment to those persons attending any of their performances. 59

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58 Society accepts scholars; Musicians exhibit ability Every Tuesday after school Sr. Marita Joseph, Math Department head, conducted Math Club in room 244. There were forty members, most of whom were in the Honors Math Program. The Math Club was invited to Math Club meetings at the Elms College, and eligible members were able to join the National Math Honor Society. At the induction, Dr. Joseph Auth, professor of Mathematics at the Elms College, was the guest speaker. The Math Club was not only

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1 Reciting prose, Nick Scibelli practices before an audience of Sue Mulchahy and Larry Roberge. 2 Working on his original speech, Freshman Mark Baldyga orates. 3 Seniors Mary Fortsch, and Pas- qua Scibelli go over a Multiple Reading. 4 Answer- ing one of the many questions, Senior Mary Anne Burns helps out with the spanish apostolate chil- dren. 5 Study home child informs tutors of the legend of Santa Claus at their Christmas party. 6 Speech Team: Front Row: Pasqua Scibelli and Sue Marshall; Second Row: Ann Dougal, Sally Condino, Mary Fortsch, and Sue Mulchahy; Back Row: Mark Baldyga, Nick Scibelli, Larry Roberge, and Jim Teehan. 7 To perfect his delivery, Sophomore Jim Teehan intently studies. G | h 7 ld i Children living near rO U DS NVO WAS C | ren n the Spanish Apostolate Center enjoyed arts, crafts, and cooking with Cathedral students. Organizers Sr. Kathleen Murray S d . d and Sr. Christine Swords opened tu S nts recelve aWal S involvement to any interested student. Under their direction, students formed two groups which alternated going to the center week by week. Children enjoyed themselves as did students who participated. Students also received practice in language when children spoke to them in Spanish. The numbers of children 60