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

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OUR PRINCIPAL REV. J. R. KELLEHER, O.P,, MA. Principal At the head of a teaching statt which is one of the best in all branches of study- classical, scientific, and general-in this section of the country, Rev. R. Kelleher, QR, has completed his second year as principal ot l:envvicl4. l-le arrived in T940 to replace Rev. W. A. Fincel, QP. Since then Father Kelleher has carried out the traditions of his predecessors, l'le generously contributed valuable pieces of photographic and radio equipment to the Camera and Radio Clubs on his arrival. l-lis experience previous to his arrival at Fenwick in the Fields of science and mathematics-subjects ol vital interest today because of Army and Navy require- ments-have Fitted him excellently For the diiiicult taslc of adapting the schools curriculum to these requirements. Father Kellehers leadership of the students, in particular the seniors, who are about to enter a disorderly world, has been inspiring to all.