Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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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

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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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The Math teachers at Prep demonstrat- ed their talents in the classroom. One teacher in particular, Miss Maxwell, ex- emplified the qualities of a teacher that were important to a student. She took an avid interest in students inside and out- side the classroom. As a veteran of Prep, Miss Maxwell at one time or another has taught almost every subject of mathematics in the cur- riculum. This year she instructed Alge- Faculty Member Maxwell contributed her talents to the many social functions which coincide with the Senior year. Planning Homecoming and Prom, her specialty, required months of hard work. She recruited members of the new Senior Class to assist in the preparation of the Fall's Homecoming Dance. They began their work early in June and prepared to put on a spectacu- lar dance when they returned to school. Fall Fascination, the theme of this year's Homecoming, blossomed into one of the most successful Homecomings ever. As the school year drew to a close, the Prom Committee assembled to map out the last social function ofthe school year. Miss Maxwell agreed that Singular Sen- sation captured the theme of this year's Prom. The dedication of teachers such as that of Miss Maxwell can only make us appreciate the quality of education that we have received. brafTrigonometry, and Calculus. Her reputation as a teacher was the source of mixed reactions. Miss Maxwell required her students to work very hard, but the way she drove her students produced ex- cellent results. Students who have come back from colleges commented on how prepared they were for the transition to undergraduate school. The possibility of having Miss Maxwell as a teacher does not end at graduation. Her quest to educate students continued at Gannon University where she has taught for the past six years. This type of atmosphere exposed her to a variety of people and helped her to keep in touch with what the high school students need- ed to learn. She also instructed an ap- prenticeship program at General Electric where she enabled new employees to gain a better knowledge of their trade by teaching calculus. Miss Maxwell also lent her experience to the Senior Class by acting as advisor to its officers. As class advisor, Miss Miss Joann Maxwell, M.S. Mr. Robert J. Achllle, B.S. S.U.N.Y. at Fredonia Gannon University Algebra!Trigonometry, Calculus, Ge- Algebra I, Algebra!Trigonometry, ometry, Homecoming, Prom, Senior Freshman Football. Class Advisor. 22 Mr. Stanley J. Brzezicki, M.Ed. Edinboro State College Advanced Math, Algebra l, Algebra! Trigonometry. Baseball, Cross Coun- try, Discipline Board. Mr. Patrick P. Czytuck, B.S. Gannon University Advanced Math, Algebra ll, Varsity Football.