Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Language teachers at Prep have found an alternative to written examinations for testing studentsg they take the pupil to a country where the people speak the Ian- guage the student studies to see how ef- fectively he can communite using the tools he has acquired at Prep. Last sum- mer, sixteen students traveled to Spain and Italy under the supervision of Mrs. Hill, who teaches Spanish and Italian, next summer, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. George, who teaches French, plan to take a group of about forty to Spain, Italy, and France. Mr. Daeschner and about twelve of his German students will tour West Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein this summer. These numbers indicate the growing interest in and willingness to trav- el abroad, a reversal of past years when too few students signed up forthese once in a lifetime opportunities. A minimum of eight to ten students must have signed up before finalizing trip de- tails. Many students want to gog however, many feel they can't afford it. To help de- fray costs, the teachers, who organize the trips, also plan fund raisers which help cover expenses. Many students also hold part-time jobs, and parents help by making up the balance. The cost of the trip covers air fare to and from New York, hotels, meals, and tours. This leaves few expenses for the student while traveling. The trips usually run eight days. During S' :I this time, the students, decked in sun glasses and cameras in hand, explore the Old World. The teachers expect them to abandon their American ways: they speak the language of the people and eat their native dishes. Speaking to students who traveled abroad last year year, you will find that the ways of modern Europe- AI- ans do not differ greatly from ours. though they are surrounded by history, they make room for discos and McDon- alds. The students receive free time to wander on their own. They find, however, a world very different than the romantic places advertised on TV. They enjoyed the Europe they discovered, for some vis- iting the land of their ancestors and oth- ers seeing history come alive. v -.S-',k E ' Q i , , . iz K F K. . ,, A MT. ROM E. D393Chn9l', B.A. Gannon University German I, II. German Club, Sophomore Edinboro State College Spanish I, ll. Spanish Club. Class Advisor, Department Chairman. 20 Buen skype e .... ig as s' A it J . I l i Mrs. Karen S. Forsten, B.S. Mrs. Carol C. George, B.A. Gannon University French I, ll. Language Club.

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Tomorrows History Mr. Lawrence M. Krasinski, B.A. St. Bonaventure University American History, U.S. Geography, World History, Director of intramural Athletics. Rifle Club, Junior Class Ad- visor. Mr. Thomas A. Lesniewski, B.S. Edinboro State College World History, Sociology. Freshman Basketball, Model U.N. Far Left: Everyone has definite opinions about world affairs. Heated debates are not uncommon during Mr. Wenrick's current events classes. Left: Mr. Krasinski's characteristic good-nature facili- tates productive group discussion. Below: A re- laxed atmosphere creates a conducive environment for discussing current events. Father Hahn enjoys the new experience of teaching American History. Mr. David C. Wenrick, B.S. Gannon University American History, Modern American History. Varsity Basketball, Junior Class Advisor, Intramurals. 19

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Viaje ...L I , , Ax ' ' Q N g , X 5, t 2 , g x, , f I t I X I Dr. T. Bernadette Hilinski, Ph.D. Mrs. Michalina M. Hill, B.S. Fordham University Edinboro State College Latin I, ll. Latin Club. Italian I, II, Spanish I, ll. Bowling Club, Language Club. Far Left Above: Century old gardens at Tivoli in- spire tourists of today. Far Left Below: Drinking fountains attract social gatherings on a hot summer day in Italy. Above: Vital to any tourist in Spain are his walking legs. Left: Months of preparation go into planning a trip abroad. Mr. Daeschner discusses with his students the itenerary of the tour through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Sr. M. Theresa Massello, B.S. Villa Maria College Remedial Reading. 21 I I