Red Bank Catholic High School - Emerald Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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problems of mankind Two freshman classes studied United States History I this year, departing from the traditional World History. These stu- dents exhibited their interest and initia- tive by presenting a presidential election and inauguration of the victorious candi- date. Mr. John Rafter’s senior history classes completed this study of the gov- ernment by holding Republican and Dem- ocratic Conventions, similar to the na- tionals. The students controlled the project, selecting candidates, campaign managers, and delegates. Students were free to attend either convention and vote for the candidate of their choice. The monthly New York Times Current Events Test provided an excellent means of gauging each senior’s comprehension of world affairs. The Current Civilization classes and senior history classes partici- pated in the Quill and Scroll Current Events Test in March. Senior Robert Davis won the competition for Red Bank Catholic, totaling 83 correct answers out of a possible 85. Mrs. Joan Kennedy gave sophomore students an opportunity to enrich their knowledge of foreign countries by means of numerous visual aids. Sophomore Mariano Rodriguez spoke to World Geography classes on personal experiences in Cuba. Speaker of the House Seton Malone allows a question from the floor to be addressed to clerk Daniel Abel. Representative Constance Cawood awaits discussion of the proposed bills during the Class Congress, held on Student Leadership Day, November 21, 1963. News happenings of the week as found in the New York Times supplement provide discussion material for history students Ronald Hogan, Stephen Walters, Toni Ann Ercolino, Joan Dunne, and Kenneth Gerardi. Mr. John Rafter explains the Indian artifacts exhibit for the New Jersey Tercentenary celebration displayed in the audio-visual room of the RBC library. Senior history stu- dents Frank Romeo, Lydia Mendoza, and Claire Mikush listen attentively.

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Discussing Miss Joan C. Hull, director of the Junior Historical Society, the Jerseymen, describes the varied dis- plays commemorating New Jersey’s Tercentenary celebration. On March 16 members of the RBC Historical Club visited Essex Catholic in Newark. Examining a display of Washington's campaign and headquarters are Historical Society members Sarah Hilton, George Glynn, Michael Fraley. Jeffrey Haupt, Alexander Shanley, and Kathleen Kolar. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT The Social Studies Department at RBC strives to give the students on each level a thorough understanding of the world in which they live through a diversified study program. Since 1964 marks New Jersey’s Ter- centenary, the classes adopted a variety of projects to celebrate this historical occasion. Sister Mary Vincent, depart- ment head, in co-operation with Sister Mary Annunciata, Mr. John Rafter, and Mr. Thomas Hintelmann, sponsored a history fair. Interested students submit- ted projects carrying out the theme of Progress in New Jersey since its settle- ment in 1664. Sister Mary Annunciata also selected the Tercentenary Celebra- tion as the special project of the newly formed Historical Club, which is a charter member of the Association of the Junior Historical Societies. The New York Times and Newsweek magazine highlight the world events of the day for Sterling Foster, Kathleen Ham, Elayne Smith, and Helen Woolley. Richard Kirsh and Thomas Sheehan locate the trouble spots on the globe in preparation for Current Civilization class. In memory of our late President John F. Kennedy, Ernest Mason and Margaret Ken- nedy observe a moment of silent tribute, recalling the tragic news received during an assembly on November 22, 1963.

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Preparing for life College-bound senior boys, Dennis Howlett, Robert Davis, Charles Foley, David Fitzgerald, Edmund Labuda, and Thomas Robb, confer with Brother Malachy from Marist College in the guidance office on November 12, 1963. Brother Malachy was one of many college representatives who visited RBC under the sponsorship of the Guidance Department. Homeroom preparation for the coming of Christ includes a Jesse tree and the lighting of the third candle on the Advent wreath by Douglas Hillman. Jo Anne Ward and Mary Tilelli recite the prescribed prayers for Advent. Seniors Linda Greene, Elena Cappadona, and Margaret Kennedy prepare a scrapbook of articles and pictures concerning the Ecumenical Council for their senior religion class. David Fitzgerald and Maureen McGuire ask guidance director Sister Mary Gertrude a question about the Hand- book. This year the school issued a seventy-eight page student handbook, which includes student regulations, the religious and guidance programs, and other information for students. Joseph Hochreiter, Student Council Scholastic Chairman, points out the correct method of filling out College Entrance Examination registration blanks as a feature of the senior guidance program to Margaret Jennings, Patricia Frickel, and Cathe- rine Gartland. 24