Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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New Strategy Gets Winning Results T, IE: , Mr. Nowakowski's new strategy for teaching gym class presented an encour- aging outlook for the future. With the de- parture of several gym personnel, Mr. Nowakowski has developed a new sys- tem for the physical education classes. ln his initial year, he started instructing the classes differently. A standard schedule prepared by Mr. Nowakowski directed un- derclassmen through a rigorous program to improve physical coordination. The year began with gymnastics and contin- ued through the fall and spring with in- struction on topics such as basketball and volleyball. However, he gave the Sen- iors more leeway by letting them run their own classes instead of of teaching them. Mr. Nowakowski believed that this gave the students more iniative and responsib- lity which would help them to mature men- tally as well as physically. Good communication with the students was the key to Mr. Nowakowski's teach- ing. He made the students respect him and he let them know that he was in charge. Simultaneously, however, he be- gan a personable relationship with each class member. Along with teaching gym, Mr. Nowakowski student-taught and worked at the YMCA. He felt that this ex- tracurricular work helped improve his communication skills, his forte with the students. Left: Gym class requires constant supervision by the teacher if a sports activity is to run smoothly. Mr. Nowakowski exemplifies the interest in his students as he referees a basketball game. 'ia-..-.a. X Mr. Dave Kordich, M,A, Mr. David S. Nowakowski, B.S. Mr. Anthony J. Zambrowski, B.S. Mr- Norman Lizotte Edinboro State College Slippery Rock State College University of Notre Dame Maintenance Supervisor Driver Education, Health, Physical Physical Education Athletic Director, Physical Education. Education. 29

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An Artist's Touch Fine lines flowing design, and precision planning characterize the art work of Mr. Sabol. His expertice in jewelry and sculp- ture along with his talents in sketching and mechanical drawing lend to the stu- dents of Prep a resevoir of knowledge which will help them to create a solid ba- sis forthe appreciation and professional technique of art. Mr. Sabol's reputation as a good artist has spread from Denver to Virginia but more importantly, to Prep, he is a respected artist locally. Working at Breakiron Jeweler's, exhibiting his sketches at the U-Frame It Shops of Erie, showing his sculpture at I. Michael Brown all expose Mr. Sabol to the parent's of the Prep students. Over the years, he has done pieces of jewelry for parents of Ca- thedral Prep students. His excellent qual- ity of craftsmanship gives a pleasing reputation to the art program at Prep. Ev- ery Prep parent, who has seen his work, delights when he finds out that Mr. Sabol instructs classes at their son's school. Mr. Sabol directs his experiences from his work outside of the classroom to bet- ter a student's knowledge of art. Bringing work in to show the class and actually constructing a piece of artwork in the classroom while students are there, gives each individual student the observation of professional techniques and the con- structive ideas to create an original work of art. Small classes provide a personal atmosphere and a completely individual- Mrs. Frances Doyle, B.S. Mrs. Dorothy L. Dudenhoefer Mercyhurst College Libfafian English l, Typing. 28 ized process of teaching art. Projects he moderates range from posters for big games to the annual yearbook drive. Stu- dent participation in the classroom fea- tures Mr. Sabol's insistance on the indi- vidual's growth as an artist. ff ..Q- Edinboro State College Mrs. Aimee E. Rodak, M.Ed. Below: Mr. Sabol begins teaching art to Freshman and continues through Senior year. Over these years, a definite improvement is noticed in the stu- dent's art. Mr. Sabol believes teaching the basics in many areas is the key to the students success. Mr. Sabol takes a special interest in each student con- structively criticizing their work. Mr. James E. Sabol, M.Ed. Edinboro State College Freshman Library Orientation, Librar- Ari l, ll. Ill, IV. Introduction to Ari, M6- ian. chanical Drawing. N1

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its N A ix Y 3 iff Mr. Thomas J. Calabrese, M.Ed. Gannon University Guidance. Msgr. Edward H. Latimer, Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh Attendance Office Mrs. Francis Attendance Office 30 'CN -I Kuhn People Who Back Prep Facing one hundred students every morning in a small room is not easy, but Mrs. Kuhn takes it like a trooper. She en- joys her work as a secretary in the Atten- dance Office at Cathedral Prep. Taking attendance, her biggest task of the day, requires precision organization in order to make sure over nine hundred students are where they should be. She also answers phones, takes messages and types for the Assistant Headmasters. The secretaries in the Main and Busi- ness Offices handle the large amount of paper work and red tape needed to run a school the size of Prep. All summer they work to prepare for another school year, a never ending cycle which by no means gets boring. Below: Paper work piles up quickly in the Main Of- fice. Mrs. Ziroli, aided by her secretarial exper- ience, combats the red tape year round. Right: Pre- paring for another school day requires organization. Mrs. Kuhn takes attendance quickly and efficiently. . ' .aw ,A fy- 'jf 'A 3 :kg st 1 if if WJ. ! Mrs. Beatrice Pruzenski Mrs. Barbara L. Rogers Mrs. Bernadette Zlroll Main Office Business Office Main Office