Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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The excitement of working in laborato- ries draws even the usually apathetic stu- dent into the vitality of science. From Freshman year to graduation science is a required course in the curriculum. A very important aspect of this subject lies in the laboratory experiments a student exper- iences during his four years at Prep. A laboratory experiment allows the inquisi- tive student to visualize first hand how something works. While the science text- book explains why a law works only an experiment gives a three dimensional view. Some of the outstanding features of the four years at Prep include Mr. Howells' rock and fossil collection. This aids in the explanation of the stratification of the earth. Sophomore and Junior year deals with Biology and Chemistry. ln these two classes the teachers explore the domain of the anatomy. In Biology class a student has the opportunity to dissect different types of animals to become aware of the functions of the body. Chemistry on the other hand focuses specifically on chemi- cal reactions of properties. Mr. Dunegan and Mr. Drabina round out the four years at Prep by teaching Physics. Specific weeks of the year are set aside to work on experiments. Mr. Dunegan distributes film loops to his A.P. students. From there they are on their own to complete nine experiments in two weeks. The Science Department's success re- lies on the hard work of teachers. Many hours of labor are put in to set up experi- ments. Science Labs S - f' M in 'XNL lVlI'- William A- DUl'l993l'l, lVl-Ed- Mr. William R. Colclaser, A.P.C. Mr- Gerald W- Drabina, B-A- Mr. Scott J. Grack Edinboro State College Western Maryland College Susquehanna University Ganngn University Physics, Department Chairman. Bio-Chem ll, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I, Physics. J.V. Football. Bio-Chem ll, Chemistry, 24 B.S.

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Gives Direction Far Left: All time is valuable to Miss Maxwell and Brian Schultz in making preparations for the Prom. Left: An integral part of Miss MaxweIl's day con- sists of presenting new material to her students, which she says is like pouring water through a sieve. I Q.. f Q .ii .. M , , ' gif ' ' its t Sr. M. Dorothy, O.S.B., M.Ed. Mr. James R. Lallman, B.S. Mr- JSYOIVIB B- Pohl, B-5- Edinboro State College Gannon Universtiy GSHHOH University Geometry, Geometry Algebra I, AIgebra!Trigonometry, Ge- ometry. Golf, Tennis. 23

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Explode With Interest 5. , A Far Left: No matter how unique Mr. Grack's experi- ments might be safety is first. He requires all his students to take safety precautions such as wearing goggles during a lab. Above Left: Preparation for an experiment is important. Mr. Semple always de- scribes the lab in detail before allowing the students to perform the work involved. Left: While the rock formations of past ages stay the same, student re- action is very different every year. Mr. Howells en- joys this kind of variety. Above: With only fifty min- ute classes students must work diligently to com- plete dissection labs. .eee Q S by t v ,. . ,E A 5 R' 361+-w N , . .. Hs-tws---: . skates . -fyegk ' fx . Mr- RiCl'I8fd W- HOWBUS, M.S. Mr. Thomas S. Semple, M.Ed. Mr. David P. Stoczynski, B.S. Mr. Robert J. Erickson, B.S. University of Utah Pennsylvania State University Gannon University St. Bonaventure EarthlSpace Science. Chess Club, Earth!Space Science. Biology. Biology. Waterpolo, Swimming. War Games Club. 25 93