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

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inlused into the minds and hearts ol the students. Three extra-cirricularclubs,the Aqui- nas Discussion Club, the Conlraternity, and the Servers, Club provide activity for those genuinely interested in reli- gious activity. The religion depart- ment, ol course, has charge ol the annual Symposium in honor ol our great Ratron, St. lhcmas Aquinas. Opportunity lor daily Mass is pro- vided the zealous student, Conlessions and Benediction are always a Friday occurrence. The record ol Fenvviclcs Fighting lrriars in every Field ol sport will attest to our education ol the vvhole man, Even the less athletic inclined daily enjoy the advantages of the line gym- nasium complemented by the well- eauipped shower room, training room, and pool. Q6 If if if ' 5 7' if. v ' .. 9 i QT . ' A ff' ' l i . , 1?'iti,, . g L 2 - i f s Q, if U i . ,V A 1 , I ,l , s J . .,,,b,,:,V lw V A W ,,,. , . ln K f A 'x I Rev. E. L. Skelly, O.P., B.A. English Rev. D. Malone, O.P., M.A. Economics, Civics, Religion Rev, C. A. Carosella, O.P., Ed. M. Mathematics, Religion Rev. M. A. Kavanaugh, O.P., B.A. American History Rev. E. A. Vitie, O.P., B.A. Religion Rev. A. Simones, O.P., B.A. Latin, Director of Music Rev. C. M. Fisher, O.P., B.A. Mathematics Rev. E. C. Lillie, O.P., M.A. English, Moderator of Blackfriars

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2, V f 1 yi Z2 'Q , , 'fi 'f '1 f Y f -'- gtg, 5 .'-. 1 si ..-L pg Q lays W 3' 9 ,H 2 M! T 4 ., 4 .1,,gf1i5'x,,x A if .K sm: Us , - .L E f,,..:5.,.,, , ff., - 1 pw 'f .ff swf -5-.,, - - -' - 44 It .-'wr ,. ,..,. , ,., .1 ,, .,:,,f3,s w 5 ,. ff . ffiifftl Y-vt -V ft , .-um V f--, . . ,,.,,,,Q, ., , .,'. 4' 'Sift' . ,ky M- 309 - WQ.A at ilii ' if f ' , fi ' 4 swf 'W JA. , Q ' Q. 'Mm Rev. S. Kennedy, OP., M.A. Latin Rev. C. B. Morrison, OP., M.A. Chemistry, Geometry Rev. L. E. Nugent, O.P., M.A. Spanish, Religion, Director of Religious Activities Rev. R. l. Tucker, OP., BS. Physics, Mechanical Drawing Rev. A. Murtaugh, OP., B.A. Latin Rev. W. D. Van Rooy, OP., M.A. English, Journalism, Moderator of The Wick Rev. G. G. Conway, OP., HA. Mathematics, Public Speaking, Director of Debating Rev. P. Conaty, OP., B.A. English, Director of Athletics 5 as 5 -T ' try speak for the tact that the subject ol science receives ample attention. Mathematics too is taught with the emphasis demanded by modern condi- tions. An opportunity is given lor the ditterent types ol students through the various social sciences treated. ln a world sorely pressed for minds with a knowledge of loreign lan- guages and literature, Fenwick pro- vides exacting courses in tirst and second year French, Spanish, and Ger- man. A four year l.atin course is also otlered to students. But most important ol all to the learned faculty are the various religion courses which include fundamental concepts ol Catholic dogma, Scripture, Church history, and apologetics. The saying ol a short prayer belore each class is only typical of the many ways in which the Catholic atmosphere is in

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Rev. j. A. Ouinn, O.P., B.A. Spanish, l-listory, Religion Rev. E. M. McGowan, O.P., B.A. Mathematics, Religion Rev. A. B. Nieser, OP., M.A. History, Religion Rev. M. M. Barron, OP., B.A. English Rev. G. F. Walter, OP., LL.M. Economic Geography, Business Law, Sociology, Religion Rev. F. D. Sullivan, O.P., Ed.M. English, Religion Brother R. Schoffman, C.S.V., M.S., D.V.M. Biology Mr. A. R. Lawless, B.A. Physical Director, Coach tm- it fi i Through the pages of The Wick, edited by the students, one is given a monthly cross section ot the world of l:enwicl4. This arrival of all-American, all-Catholic newspaper is awaited with honest eagerness by both priest and student. Several concerts were given by the hand this past year at general school assemblies, and the students were awalfened to the fact that football players werenit the only ones who put in long tedious hours of practice. To complete the all-around program at Christian education, several dances are sponsored during the year. The laculty is fully aware of the fact that these ahfairs are vital to the developing ot true poise and character.