Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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LL L WFUL UTHORITY. Father Daniel J. Martin, Faculty Advisor to the Senior class, is better known as Dean of Studies and Director of Student Guidance. Attaining a Master's Degree in Education last summer at Notre Dame, Fr. Martin returned to Prep this year with a more complete knowledge of the intri- cacies of school administration. As advisor to the Senior class, Fr. Martin also directs the Senior Play and the Yearbook, along with other numerous duties which fall upon the shoulders of an Assistant Headmaster. Making the students toe the markv is just one of Father Francis D. Gallaghefs many tasks as Dean of Discipline. Always a stern but just individual, which is one of the requirements of a person holding this position, he is also the genial faculty advisor for the Student Council and capable Coach of the cross country team. Fr. Gallagher regularly evi- dences keen interest in the many varied. activities which are part of the Prep day. The Assistant Headmasters keep busy at their desks, at least for part of the day. Student discipline and guidance offer little opportunity for Fathers Gallagher or Martin to com- plain about its being too quiet at Prep. Schedules, attendance, regulations, and inter- views are their main concern.

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GODI THE OURCI Very Rev. Monsignor ROBERT B. MCDONALD, M.A. Headmaster of Cathedral Prep Everyone agrees that the reputation of Cathedral Prep as a school redounds to the credit of its able Headmaster, Monsignor Robert B. McDonald, who supervises the education of 800 boys. The Headmasteris work embraces the endless chain of detail which is removed from and unnoticed by the casual visitor at Prep. It is his primary duty to determine school policy, formulate effec- tive rules, facilitate the orderly functioning of the school. Besides these primary duties, there are many others which con- sume an equal amount of the Monsignor's time. His is the final word on the acceptance of students, he must be present at all school functions, and he is always on hand to consult with in- terested parents. Monsignor McDonald's Irish wit and pleasant smile aid immensely in helping him maintain the balance required for every good school administrator. His administrative ability makes him a very capable Headmaster. The Headmaster must End time for many activities during a day at Prep. In the first picture he glances up from a desk well covered with the paper work which requires careful study. The affairs of student government necessitates his meeting with members of the Student Council. At faculty meetings he must direct the policy and provide the spark which keeps his teachers working at full capacity. At pep rallies, he gives encouragement to the boys on the team.

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Rev. Robert T. Dempsey Rev. Vincent L. Enright A.B. M.A. V Rev. Richard F. Fitzgerald Rev. Francis D. ,Gallagher I M.A. A.B. Rev. Thomas M. Plunkett Rev. Robert J. Reilly M.A. ' M.A. RELIGIIIN AND OCIAL SCIENCE When we consider the one essential subject in our daily sched- ule, the first one our mind falls upon is Religion and its ally, Social Studies. The things we learn in these classes, to be put into prac- tice at all times, will be carried with us until death. If a man remembers nothing of his Math, Science, or English, he will still achieve his eternal reward if he only remembers and puts into practice his religious training.. You may wonder how Social Studies-History and Social Prob- lems, to be exact-fit into this religious picture. Buthistory is a study of events of the past, and there is no greater series of events than Christ's birth and public life. Thus in conjunction with our history course, we learn the history of the Church down through the ages. Senior Social Problems gives us an insight into our present and future moral and social life. In this way, as we leave Prep's corridors, we take with us sound teachings in the most important subject we shall ever encounter. Fifteen professors, headed by Father Fitzgerald, who teaches junior History and Senior Social Problems, .ably staff the Religion and Social Studies departments. The following teachers instruct the remainder of the students: Fathers Daniszewski, Dempsey, DeWalt, Enright, Gallagher, Geddes, Konstanzer, Martin, Mc- Kone, Plunkett, Reilly, and Sperry, Sr. Ramona, and Mr. Strosser. It is the job of these professors to guide and advise all students under their charge. Always bear in mind that the only complete education is a religious education and that an education without Religion may be compared to a car without a motor. In other words, without God we have nothing. However, on the basis of what we have been taught at Prep, we should be fully prepared to go into the World when the time comes. Father Sperry holds an informal discussion with a few of his students in Social Problems. Current affairs receive great attention in this class. At- the right, Father Dempsey explains erosion to his Freshman class in Economic Problems. The social sciences equip the student with the necessary back- ground for a complete understanding of today's world.. v- Qs smmwAmwsmmawes.-. -s..r,,s.:.auaw.mmmsa., M . -1-: W -