Cathedral High School - Cathedral Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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trained in the science courses--physics, iemistry, biology, and general science- id in the mathematics courses, which lclude two years of algebra, one year of cane geometry, and a half year of solid eometry and trigonometry. Book- arned theories are put to the test in the vo fully equipped, modern laboratories. lur office staff is educated in the com- lercial classes and receives ,training in iorthand, typewriting, penmahship, and usiness mathematics. E 1 - ' , Thee,niore-rdomestically inclined mem- ers of thecrew find the sewing and cook- lg classes Q interesting,-14,1 while. lthose' who refer the manual trades enter the indugii. 'ial arts department, where, in shop and pplied drawing classes, they prepare iemselves to design and build other craft. Iusic and dramatic ability is developed 1 the Fine Arts department of our plane, nd special features on our flight are pro- ided by members of these classes. The day's work begins at 8 o'clock with Essons in celestial navigation, followed by ae Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and later y specialized class work. At II 130, mess all sounds and the crew dashes to the iodern cafeteria to renew vitality for the fternoon's labor, which lasts from 12:10 J 3:15 and is followed by practical appli- ation of the principles studied. After four years of such intensive train- lg, crew members receive their wings nd transfer from the Cathedral to another lane. if ir 'A' Page 2

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Page 22 'k A' if U55 EATHEDRAL in wgicg we fafga owz FLIGHT The Cathedral, based at Central an Topeka in Wichita, is a sturdy craft. Soo after she rolled off the assembly line, sh was inspected and approved by the Nort. Central Association of Secondary School and Colleges and the Kansas State Ac crediting Agencies. Her first class of pilot received their wings in 1900. A full crex at present usually consists of about 42 to 440 volunteers whose enlistment terr runs for four years. The Cathedral has weathered the storm for more than 50 years and has com through with flying colors. She is a sleel ship, consisting of three decks. The hrs deck houses the basic training camp, th second and third decks provide trainin' quarters for the various departments 0 specialized service. These include 23 room in which are taught the many branche of specialized knowledge. History is a popular subject, as it is un doubtedly a valuable asset after discharge Our Commando Group is, of course, giver Military Training. The Diplomatic Corp finds English, language, and governmen courses very helpful. The technical staf

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20 34 27 28 4'7 7 7 9 13 I5 I9-22 Pogo 2-l i' 'A' 'A' SEPTEMBER Departure, which was scheduled for Septeml' 7, 8 a.m., was delayed until September 20, d to quarantine. Flight was given big send-o with High Mass, celebrated by Rev. Geor Schmidt, and address by Rt. Rev. Monsign W. M. Farrell Flight officers elected: President ....,..,.. .,i. I Dick Cur Prefect ....,. A... D ick Parso Vice-Prefect ,... ........ I erry Bus Secretary .,... ,, .,.. Rose McNq Treasurer ......,,..., Charles Braunag Course was charted at first Sodality meetini Iilection of flagship officers: President .......,..,.. George Corrig: Vice-President ......... .. Bob Conr. Secretary ...,,. ..,.. F rances Knightl Treasurer .. ,,... Gilbert Brov M.P.'s elected: President, Dick Higgins, Elaine Orcu Mary I. Gaiser, Ieraldyne Rosenhamc Ioe Cooper, Eugene Newberry, Dona Bell, Bill Phillips, Fay Thompson, B Goben, Patricia LeBoeuf, Iames Pottoi OCTOBER Safety program inaugurated today. Paul N Clain, Dick Parsons, and Harold Thom: representing Cathedral crew, spoke on Fi Prevention before members of various civ clubs l l Speed unusually good today. Plane cleared 63-second fire drill. As a reward, the actors the crew presented Dolores Collins, prize-w' ning playlet, The Gremlins .md the Fire Fair JANUARY Flight library to be attended by Preside! Elaine Orcuttg Vice-President, Iulia DiSanl Secretary, Mariann Kienzleg Treasurer, Geri dine,Lauer X A V Special Service Detail, Christ's Commandos, ni at Twentieth Century Club, meeting sponsori by flight group from Sacred Heart Iunior Cc lege. Dick Curry, our flight president, preside Grounded today. Ground crew attended Wic ita Deanery meeting Squadron Commander, Monsignor Farrell, he first religion class. First issue of squadrc newspaper, Shamrock Spotlight, appeared, Mission Week. Donations of prayers and dim were generous