Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Right: Now president Ronald Reagan stops in Erie during his campaign in October. Far Right: Mr. M Y '- xx 1 W Nowakowski keeps an eye on the students in his physical education class. Below: Mr. Wachter hesi- tates before continuing with the days lesson. Bot- tom: Freshmen students begin walking towards State Street for their daily bus ride home. Bottom Right: Mr. Stoczynski holds the letters for J.V. Foot- ball players at the Athletic assembly. 4 'IH'

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New Places Many changes have been taking place in the Prep area, adding a new look to downtown Erie. As a result of the efforts put forth by the Erie Redevelopement Au- thority, many areas within the city are be- ing rebuilt. Also large campaigns are un- derway to bring new businessmen to the downtown area. There is evidence every- where of the achievements brought about by these committees. Several office buildings are springing up, most of them remodeled from old buildings. These buildings add new life and surroundings to the immediate Prep community. Over the past year one large project planned in the region is the expansion of Erie Insurance. The project proposes the relocating of some families and bus- inesses, and then additional buildings be- ing built by them. Not only will this create cleaner surroundings for citizens of the community, but it will also create many jobs, aiding to ease unemployment in the city. The old Boston Store Building is be- ing considered as a home for offices. These building and renovating projects have worked in many major cities and the trend is seeing its beginning now in Erie. Not only is restoration changing the downtown environementg credit must also be given to the business establishements that continue to maintain these standards of improvement. Business owners in the area are very concerned about the ap- pearance of their establishment's sur- roundings and are doing all they can to improve it. These efforts prove that changes are increasing and what may have threatened the area merchants may be taking on different directions for im- provement of the Prep Community. This offers new hopes for many Prep students who plan on their community for the fu- ture. Perhaps after all of these projects are completed including the proposed Civic Center, Cathedral Prep will stand in the midst of a prosperous city. 3

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hint New Faces This year we witnessed a period of transition in many forms. Being election year, our fortieth president was voted into office. Many new and old faces were pulled together to form the staff of Ronald Reagan. People took on the responsibil- ity of leadership during a difficult time. In other national events, fifty-two brave Americans returned home from captivity in Iran, as a result of peaceful negotia- tions. Prep, much like other places, is no ex- ception to change. The 1980-1981 school year brought about many new faces around school. The closing of Kanty Prep High School alone brought ap- proximately ninety new students to the Prep student body. Also new faces ap- pear every year from the freshman class, and this year brought more than ever. Ten of last year's faculty either left or found it necessary to leave, leaving the adminis- tration with the responsibility of filling these positions. Four of these teachers were hired from Kanty Prep staff and the other now familiar faces were hired from elsewhere. Also the transfer of Fr. Engel made a change necessary on the admin- istration. Changes were also made in our athletic department. New head coach, Mina George, led the football team to win our first Metro title in several years. As usual the face of the Sixth Man took on a new appearance and once again proved themselves superior to the chal- lenge. Every year we can count on that traditional Sixth Man Spirit and the sup- port of Prep Alumni, who in the pride of a unique school, began the first Cathedral Prep fund drive. Many faces of past stu- dents emerged to express their ideas and pull together their efforts to give others the chance for that superior Prep educa- tion. So it seems, because of the endeav- ors of many caring people Cathedral Prep will withstand and adapt in this era of change and new direction. 5 1