Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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The most enjoyable and yet exceedingly helpful course in the Prep curriculum is manual arts, which teaches while the students are not weighted down by books and homework. Art, Mechanical Drawing, Typ- ing, Music, and Physical Education comprise this de- partment. Sister Assumpcia, the Hrst Felician to come to Prep, teaches Art to those who are talented in that field and Mechanical Drawing which is an asset to prospective architects. Although Typing has been offered to Prep- sters for only three years, Sister Alexia has firmly estab- lished it as a necessary subject. In college or in busi- MANUAL ARTS ness, students will have use for the dexterity acquired here. The Music Department, consisting of the Band and Chorus, has made rapid strides since its beginning. Mr. Gerzina has directed the band in its excellent marching formations and the chorus in the operetta to highlight activities of these two groups. Under the supervision of Mr. Detzel and Mr. Hobie, Prep offers excellent facilities for the finest Physical Education course in the city. Also under Athletics comes Father Cannon, who, as Athletic Director, has the task of guiding the overall sports program at Prep. Typing is offered at Prep for the student's personal use. College students iind this ability extremely helpful in preparing assignments. Sr. Alexia teaches the sublect at Prep. She is pictured above at work with her class. Rev. James I. Cannon Sister M. Alexia Ph.B. O.S.B., M.Ed. Mr. Richard J. Detzel Mr. Francis I. Cerzina B.S. Mus.M. Mr. Joseph J. Robie Mr. Walter C. Strosser r A.B. B.S. ' 3 3 1

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CIENPCES . , ,..Y V Sister M. Assumpcia ' Fel. O.S.F., A.B. Rev. Homer C. DeWalt A.B., S.T.B. Rev. Walter J. Hartlove O.S.F.S., A.B. Falling into the science category are general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Since the completion of at least one science course is required for graduation, Prep makes a special effort to provide the students with a capable teacher and up-to-date equipment. Father DeWalt has the interesting General Science course, which is available to all Freshmen. It deals with elementary stages of all phases of science. I Heading a group of three Oblate science teachers is Father Stout, who is in charge of the Biology depart- ment. This subject is taken by many Sophomores and Rev. Daniel I. Martin S.T.B., M.S.Ed. Rev. Robert M. McNally O.S.F.S., A.B., S.T.L. Rev. Edmond B. Stout O.S.F.S., A.B. any other students who have the medical profession in mind. The Chemistry course is taught by Father Hartlove, who had first-hand experience in that field. All except classical students are required to take Chemistry. Father McNally, genial Dean of Physics, has all Seniors and a portion of the Juniors under his instruc- tion. The students learn all about 'the intricacies of weight, pulleys, air, water, electricity, and many other things. The greatest delight for any boy is to tinker. The science courses build upon that desire through planned lecture-laboratory techniques. Here Father McNally explains one of the gadgets in Physics class to two interested students. ' mammax:l

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