Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Excluding the religious courses at Prep, Mathematics is the most important subject in the curriculum. Of course, the other departments have justified arguments, but from a neutral stand- point, Math has a commanding lead in the Held of importance. Math teaches us to think, and a person who can think will succeed in anything he attempts. Then of course, while we won't use everything We learn, there are countless formulae and short- cuts that we use every day. Here at Prep, we have courses in Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, and Advanced- Math. All these are taught by well-trained -teachers. Heading the list is Sister Ade- laide, who taught third year Algebra and Advanced Math this year. The remainder of the department consists of Father Konstanzer, and Sisters Bonaventure, Camilla, -Gertrude, Margaret Mary, and Mary Elaine. ' Sr. Adelaide points out an equation to her class in Advanced Algebra. At right, Sr. Gertrude moves through her Freshman group and checks their Algebra problems. Teachers of Mathematics at Prep labor conscientiously to give their students the proper grasp of fundamentals. Sister M. Adelaide p O.S.B., M.A. - Rev. George J. Konstanzer O.S.F.S., A.B. Sister M. Camilla O.M., A.B. Sister Mary Elaine S.S.I., A.B. Sister M. Gertrude O.M., M.Ed. Sister Margaret Mary O.M., M.Ed. MATHEMATIC

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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 -

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ENGLISH Sister M Bonaventure Rev John D Damszewski Sister M. Dulcia Sister M. DePaul O S B A B S T B M S Ed Fel. O.S.F., M.A. O.M., A.B. Sister M Ellen Frances Rev Raymond F McKone Sister M. Stanislaus Sister M. Virginia S S I B S Ed B S L S 0 S F S A B O.M., A.B. O.S.B., A.B. If a man can't express himself, what is he worth? The answer is not very much. In any type of business or profession, if a man canit put into words what he wants to say, he assuredly will have rough sledding. On the other hand, the man who can put across his thoughts and ideas in a clear and interesting manner 'is worth his weight in gold to his employer. To develop men such as this is the aim of the Prep English Department. Grammar rules, vocabulary words, models, poetry, essays, speeches-they all play a part in this process. For if we master all these things and combine them with a little intelligence, we will have no trouble securing a good job. In charge of the four year English course at Prep is Father Daniszewski, who has Senior English. Instruct- ing the underclassmen are Father McKone and Sisters Bonaventure, DePaul, Dulcia, Stanislaus, and Virginia. Sister Dulcia, professor of Sophomore English, listens attentively as one of her students gives his recitation. The English teacher at Prep gears his course to the demands of professional life and must place equal emphasis on oral as well as written English. The newspaper and yearbook offer excellent avenues for practical experience in journalism.