Holy Cross High School - The Cross Yearbook (Flushing, NY)

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BROTHER JOHN JOSEPH DONNELLY, C.S.C. Head of English Department BS., Fordarn Ifniversity Graduate W'-ork, St. john's University English IV Religion IV School Play MR. CHARLES CRONIN B.A., St. Vincent College Graduate Work, St. John's University English I Wforld History I6 N 0 derive lends iii 50 laigla ar the desire to know the zf1'ii1fb. St. Thomas Aquinas INIR. ROBERT LARKIN B.A.. Iona University English III Citizenship Varsity Baseball j,V. Football The desire in man to know the truth is great, and it is the aim of the English De- partment to fulfill this desire. This aim, to instill in the student an appreciation and enjoyment of certain literary qualities, is accomplished in many various Ways. The Freshman and Sophomore years are spent in the study of grammar, vocabulary and the bases of literary composition. In the junior and Senior year the student begins to study the various forms of American and English literature. This is brought about by class discussions, develop- ment of critical analysis, and creative Writing. These discussions lead to intellectual curiosities which are fundamental to genuine appreciation of literature, One of the prime goals of the English Department is to give the student training so that he may build for himself an outlet for his opinions, his ideas and for his criticisms. This department has for a goal the development, not of a skill, but of an instrument whereby the student can express himself, his beliefs, his theories, and his talents through creative writing. MR, ROBERT XVALSH MR, MICHAEL MCGILL BS, St. john's University B.A., Iona College World History English I, III English I Y- mm..-,,..,.-,-.-....,,,,,..1

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BROTHER FRANCIS REGIS CROVULEY, C.S.C. Chairman of Latin Department B.A,, Notre Dame Graduate Work, University of Notre DHIDC BROTHER DONALD KAUFOLD, C.S.C. Latin II and IV A.B., University of Notre Book Store Manager Dame Annual Boat Ride Latin I, II, III Lance Moderator There never was a perfect language. Every language has its irregulari- ties and incongruities. The older and more used it becomes, the more it changes. There is Qrr, a need for a language which will never change, one which when to will mean the same thing everytime. It will not change with years as the other languages do. Such a language is Latin, For twiorftthousatad years scientists, doctors and historians have written in Latin in Sider to 'preserve their documents for posterity. These docu- ments may .xto in later years Mandi the idea will remain. But the student? will wonder to do with him. It is simple. well balanced and correct .f.tf and it gives him a taste Latin is merely an introductory course., It thdiistuidengtiacquafnteldiwith it. just as BROTHER FRANCISCUS WILLET C.S.C. B.A., University of Notre Dame M.A., University of Notre Dame M.L.S., St. john's University Latin I, II Librarian Eather's Club Jason hume gthepgqi qz. .fleece,Egggi.sSophomoresi continue their quest for golden Qaesar in Gaul. In the Junior year the Latin? as hetwhelps Cicero defeat Catiline. The: the apex fof Latina study.ls-,NiThe ,fourth year Latin student wanders' vvith?VirgiI, Martialji Horace andlothers through the world of Latin prose toclimax a four year'Latin Course, on I BROTHER ROBERT GILROY, C.S.C. B.S., Fordham University Latin I BROTHER JOHN CAPISTRAN BYLANCIK, C.S.C. B-A-, University of Notre Dame Religion II Ushers and Tickets Freshman Moderator Latin I, II Photography Moderator

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9 f Q a ,. A l W 'iff L i' DX Z2222T31l',., :-l-'f- -V 1.221 n .nj 1. - ' a 'llllilllliliii si ' L A X airwa y I I K A Q ' L' ETEEZIE , f 5-ggi. I 'fa Lislgll Fig- ' i -.sv ., f 4 It is to Brother john joseph Donnelly, CSC., head of the English Depart- ment, that the supervision and fulfilling of these ideas has been entrusted. But the English Department does not specialize in class rooms only. For those students who have a talent for dramatics, there is an opportunity to act in the annual fall play. This year's play, a comedy called My Three Angels, was successful as a result of many hours of hard practice. For those with a speaking ability there is the Forensics Society which gives them a time to practice and display their talents. I There is also a reading course under the direction of Mr. Joseph Lipp which aids those students who are not proficient in their reading ability. This course prepares the student to complete his education and life on a more improved scale. Students who are in need of further improvement in their reading ability are encouraged to participate in this reading course. The knowledge which the English Department plants in the mind of the student is of infinite value, B.A., St. Edwards University Religion II Stage Crew Moderator MR. NICHOLAS CATALANO B.A., Manhattan College Graduate Work, St, john's University English I, IV Drama Coach BROTHER ARTHUR O'BRlEN BROTHER ARTHUR HANNAWAY, C.S.C B,A., St, Edwards University Vocations Director Ethics English III CROSS Moderator Graduate Wfork, St. johrfs University MR CHARLES TRENTACCSTE Enghih IH B.A., St. johns University English II