Fenwick High School - Blackfriars Yearbook (Oak Park, IL)

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REV. J. A. MURTAUGH, O.P., B.A. Latin English and Journalism on the character of his students and must, therefore, be capable of fulfilling his obliga- tions. There is no better judge of human nature, no one who knows better how to for- mulate good character than a Catholic priest. Consequently, the faculty is well qualified to do a good job of character developing. As friends, counselors, and teachers, the mem- bers of the faculty are for four of the most important years of a boy's life, the most in- fluential of leaders toward making him a bet- ter Catholic man. For it is during these years - i. J. ,. - , f that the habits of thinking, speaking, and acting, which he will carry with him for life, are developed. The various classes have moderators, whose duty it is to assist the boys in class affairs. Their sound advice and helpful hints aid the student personally. The same office is held by Father Connolly in the Mothers' Club and Father Fisher in the Fathers' Club. Father Kennedy is moderator of the Alumni association. Entertainment is arranged for by the various clubs with the approval and REV. W. D. VAN ROOY, O.P., M.A. REV. G. G. CONWAY, O.P., B.A Mathematics and Public Speaking REV. P. J. CONATY, O.P., B.A. Athletic Director Dean of Discipline and English Page Twelve REV. E. L. SKELLY, O.P., B.A. REV. J. D. MALONE, O.P., M.A. History and English Economics, Civics, and Religion

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' FMWM The Scientific Course is intended to provide an appropriate foundation for boys who wish to be- come civilfyrniechanical, chemical, or mining engi- neers. B5Zl,tTlfiii'sfQQoulrfs,eithe Fenwick graduate is prepared to pu,rsuefini i'i' college ,thej,iLl,5.d.i,es leading to the Clegreelsof Bachelor' ff47Proper emphasis is placed sn the sciences .Rand mathe- matics necessary forthis specialization. The relations between the faculty, students, and parents have always been of the friendliest sort. Each of the professors takes a personal in- terest in his students. lf 'a student is having trouble in his studies, a word to his teachers is enough to secure him an abundance of help and advice. On Parents' Night, the parents are given a special invitationto see their sons in action in the classroom, and to discuss their son's problems with the priest. , l The faculty is more than a group of men who teach the boys, it is the body which governs some 580 students for six of the most important hours of their day, Each of the priests has an influence ,MNKM REV. C, B. MORRISON, O.P., M.A. Chemistry and Geometry . F , Hnpf REV. L. E. NUGENT, OP., M-A. REY- R' '- TUCKERg O-P-1 B-5 Rev. J. M. NUGENT, o.P., MA. English pllyslcs and Meclmmcol Dfowmg Business Law, Economic Geography, and Religion Page Eleven

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454 :if '- J- - . , . . - Km, , I, ,X , r f- H .1 5 0' . ,e . 4 I .,f -1, V M ..f.,,. W W., ' ' C, . . f.-ywwww REV C- A- CAROSEU-Af 0-P-f Ed- M- REV. M. A. KAVANAUGH, o.P., B.A. REV. F. J. BARTH, o.P., BA. Mathematics and Religion Vocational Counselor RelgggOn..Fir5f Semester American History assistance of the moderators. The main reason why any Catholic institution has its doors open is to teach religion. Fenwick boasts of a religious system equalled by few other high schools in the diocese. Of course, there is a class in religion every day for each ot the stu- dents. But it is more the phases of the subject studied than religion in general which makes the course so valuable. The curriculum is so planned that the student, when he graduates, is well versed in dogma and morals, Scripture, Church history, and Catholic apologetics. From his freshman year the student's mind is molded so that he can discuss intelligently almost any religious question from the Catholic point of view. For example, if an argument as to atheistic principles arises, an alumnus of Fenwick should be able to cope with it from the knowledge gained during his senior year. The courses are conducted by priests-theologians of the Catholic Church- who are well acquainted with Christian doctrine. ln addition to the regular religious instruction in the classroom there-are extra-curricular religious REV. E, A. VITIE, O.P., B.A. Religion-Second Semester REV. J. A. SIMONES, O.P., B.A. Latin and Director of Music Page Thirteen