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

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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

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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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and eternity with God RELIGION AND GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTS RBC‘s program of Catholic education has as its essential and immediate concern the formation of the perfect Christian, and endeavors in all possible ways to enrich the individual physically, socially, intellec- tually, and spiritually. The daily religion program, basically under the guidance of the homeroom teacher, follows the textbook series Our Quest for Happiness through the four levels. Five priests supplement the teaching with specialized instruction in the liturgy, the Mass, the moral law, and a special marriage course for seniors. Religion, however, is not limited to academic study. Daily Mass and prayers before classes remind each student of the special atmosphere at RBC. Advent is observed as a season of preparing for Christ witbf classroom wreaths blessed by Monsignor Monahan. Atone of penance and sacrifice characterizes Lent, par- ticularly in helping mission countries. May brings the traditional daily crowning of Our Lady. Father Carl Wagner, diocesan director of vocations, and Father John McShane, a Marist priest, encouraged vocations and an understanding of the laity’s personal obliga- tions to the Apostolate. Instituted this year in the guidance program was the Arc-Sector Program of Group Guidance. Home- room teachers covered fields of vocational instruction in each of the sectors, which are divided according to individual interests for juniors and seniors. The instruction of freshmen and sophomores was based on their academic achievements. Sister Mary Gertrude, guidance director, is available to students seeking personal aid. Frequent guest speakers invited by the Guidance Department discussed various occupations. Among these speakers have been Brother Malachy, Marist College; Mrs. Marsh, Essex Business College; and representatives from the Navy and Marines. The Guidance Department is a vital and active part of our school life and helps us greatly in pre- paring for the future. Mrs. Marjorie Akers, RBC librarian, offers assistance to Camille Novellino and Phyllis Sheridan, who are seeking appropriate information for the senior mar- riage course. Rotary Club Day, October 26, 1963, presented Jay Matera with the opportunity to spend a typical but fascinating day with Dr. Morgan P. Colio, D.D.S., of 16 Broad Street, Red Bank. Among other community leaders also visited were Mr. William Pazicky, principal of the River Street School, Red Bank, and Mr. Francis Nary, counselor-at-law, of 18 Wallace Street, Red Bank. Kathleen Naughton, assisted by Kevin Mc- Keon, crowns Our Lady at a homeroom shrine during the month of May. 25