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

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T L . Rev. V, S. Feltrop, O,P,, M,A, Religion, Latin Rev. R. L. Tucker, OP. BS. Physics, Mechanical Drawing, Aerodynamics Rev. A. Murtaugh, OP., B.A. Latin Rev.A, T. Townsend, O.P., M.A. Modern History, Religion 3 ' ' . ' -..-........ - Rev. G. G. Conway, O.P., B.A Mathematics, Debating FACULTY Seeing the need tor special war- time training, the Fenwick admin- istration has adopted special courses which will be ot good value upon graduation to those who have taken them. With the emphasis on aeronau- tics, courses have been taught which acquaint the novice with the basic principles ot airplane navi- gation, including courses in aero- dynamics, meteorology, and plane- spotiing. Instructions have also been given in communications and in otfice work, shorthand and typing. Father Tucker has instructed students in aerodynamics, Father Walter in meteorology, and Father Van Rooy in plane-spotting. Un- der the supervision ot Father Kel- leher, who was a navy radio oper- ator, students ot communications have made excellent progress. Thus Fenwick, as always, has equipped her students so as to be better able to tace the world, even in these days, and the problems which they will soon meet both in times ot war and peace.

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The ambition of their business life is +o edu- cate young Ca+holic men in the various ways of making a living, taking their places in society and bettering the world because of their training. However, the mosl' imporianl' phase of Cath- olic education is the religious aspect in which ihe student comes io know his relationship with his Creator, his obligations to God, 'ro his coun- try, and to himself. He is taught the ultimate end and purpose of life, salvaiion. ln public schools religious educafion is dis- missed as unnecessary, impractical. This is 'the greatest mistake of the modern world, For whai doth ii' profil' a man if he gain lhe whole world bul' loses his immortal soul? This training, above all, should we absorb and utilize. The priests of Fenwick have done 'l'heir best +o impart this basic +rul'h of life 'lo us. Especially in these days of war when many gradu- ales will immediately srep in1'o +he Army or Navy and aclive service is l'his religious 'training necessary and praciical. During Falher Kelleher's lwo and one half years as principal Fenwick has prospered and her courses of study have expanded. The many iobs l'ha'l a principal performs daily are seldom brought +0 light fo be appreciated, but 'rhey are most vil'al +0 fhe mainienance of the insii- fuiion. Father Kelleher's experience as a navy wireless operafor during the firsl war has greatly benefited his communications class, one of the pre-induction courses. He has helped in many ways fo further advance Fenwicks and her en- viable good name. To help in +he trying task of running such a school, Father Van Rooy was installed as assist- ant principal and has very capably shouldered a greal' par+ of the responsibility. Father teaches plane-spoHing and iournalism. Under his direc- tion The Wick has won several All-American Awards. Rev. B. B. Myers, OP., S.T.Lr. Director of Studies, French Rev. L. E. Nugent, OP., M.A. Director of Discipline and Religious Activities

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-m.,,,. va, . Zi X 1- D. Malone, OP., M.A. Rev.C. A. Carosella,O.P.,Ed.M. Rev. M. A. Kavanaugh, Rev. E. A. Vitie, O.P B A Economics, Civics, Religion Mathematics, Refresher Mathematics lt would be impossible to find another priest more interested and better qualified for the posi- tion of Director of Studies than Father Myers. Father has always shown the deepest interest in boys and their problems. His sound advice and admonitions have helped' many a boy of Fenwick. Maintaining discipline in a high school is con- stant and exhausting work. Yet Father Nugent, as all Fenwick students can testify, does a thor- ough job. Father has also been a zealous pro- moter of religious activities. OP., B.A. Religion American History, Speech Father Feltrop-Alumni Moderator, Christmas Baskets, long hours coaching his basketball bantams and flys . . . Father Tucker-Physics ex- periments, aerodynamics classes, and his base- ment contines . . . Father Murtaugh-guardian of the cafeteria door, study-period jokes, no li- brary permits . . . Father Townsend, director of the Glee Club, his pipe collection, and British accent . .. . Father Conway-algebra homework, debating teams, algebra homework, book-store, and algebra homework. A. Simones, O.P., B.A. Rev. C. M. Fisher, OP., B.A. Rev. W. Regan, OP., M.A. Rev. E. C. Lillie, O.P M A Latin, Director of Music Chemistry, General Science English, Religion English if P Is--1-,wf1y1gfiLf my