St Francis Preparatory School - San Fran Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Rev. Bro. Timothy, O.S.F. checks team rostcr for intramurals, Rev. '.., - , .nicii::TfZii ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Rev. Brother Timothy, OSF., Assistant Principal of Saint Francis Preparatory School and Director of Athletics, succeeded Rev. Brother Roger, OSF. in these roles in September l949. He studied for the Brotherhood at the Smithtown Postulate and Novitiate, He received his B.S. degree from Saint Francis College and did his graduate work at Fordham University. Previous to his becoming assistant principal, Brother Timothy taught for eleven years. During these years he taught all elementary school subjects and high school mathematics, of which he liked trigonometry best. He has been coach of jayvee baseball, handball, jayvee foot- ball and head coach of track. As moderator of football, baseball, basketball and track at various times during his career at Saint Francis, he gained the experience neces- sary for his present role as athletic director. Brother Timothy organized the Press Club, brought tennis back to the Prep and organized many champion- ship teams in several sports. Since the institution of his new point-score award system, the Prepsters have new in- centives and the sports program generally has benefitted, Brother Timothy is responsible for an all-inclusive intra- mural program that boasts of more entrants than ever be- fore. A model of real school spirit, he is present at all school sports events and still finds time to sit on the Board of Appeals for the C.H.S.A.A. For many years the director of Camp Alvernia in Centerport, Brother Timothy has guided boys from their elementary school days right through Saint Francis Prep. We, the members of the l953 San Fran, and the entire student body wish to thank Brother Timothy for his un- stinting efforts to round out the program offered at Saint Francis Prep--and for his particular aid in building Saint Francis men, physically, socially as well as morally. 7 .. ' 'wif K,-www ' ' . 1, ,,it,,,q2l , Z f, s 4 , ,. ' Y. 1 JZ Bro. Timothy, O.S.F,, assisted by two lay faculty, decorate the gym for Fall Dance. Vi -1, 4 New ,,,-I'

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PRINCIPAL Rev. Brother James, OSF., principal of Saint Francis Preparatory School, received his BA. degree from Ford- ham University and his M.A. degree from St. John's University. Before assuming the honored office of principal, Brother James taught twenty-six years in the Prep. Among the subjects that he has taught are algebra, geometry, biology and physics. Regent subjects were his favorites and geometry the number one of these. For years he was the director of the Science Club, which afforded him the opportunity to dabble in experimental physics. Despite his science background, Brother James has always had a keen interest in the cultural development of the Prepsters. He is responsible for the improved and enlarged school newspaper and yearbook, for the new classroom facilities, visual aids and tape recordings. He is the ardent supporter of participants in oratory and essay writing contests and his personal encouragement has been responsible for increased membership in the honor so- cieties. His frequent conferences with faculty members and students keep him intimately informed of their prog- ress. He is justly proud of his Catholic gentlemen as they represent him and Saint Francis Preparatory School in Catholic Scholastic circles and in conferences and sym- posia sponsored by non-sectarian agencies since they reflect the Franciscan training of which he is so vitally a part. .Having succeeded Rev, Brother Bernard, O.S.F. in Sep- tember l949, Brother James has the distinction of having been the last principal at the Butler Street Prep and is, now, the first principal at the new Prep on North 6th Street. With larger facilities and an increased enrollment Brother James has expanded the faculty and answered another need of the students with the newly-formed Guidance Department in the Prep. The entire student body joins the members of the staff of the San Fran of i953 in thanking Brother James for his contributions in building men of Saint Francis-build- ing them spiritually, culturally as well as intellectually. Rev Brother James OS F with alumni at Prep football game Rev. Brother James, O.S.F. at his desk in main office reviews list of honor students,

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The Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn officially entitled, The Brooklyn Congregation of the Reg- ular Third Order are members of the same order that -made Ireland the land of Saints and Scholars by their monastic schools. In i858, two Irish Brothers came to the in- fant Diocese of Brooklyn, at the request of Bishop John Loughlin, to assist in the education of the fast growing diocese. ln October of the same year, St. Francis Mon- astery of the city of Brooklyn was founded on Baltic Street, thus, the first private school under Catholic auspices in the Diocese of Brooklyn was opened. Through the years St. Francis has stood, making such changes as the times dictated, but holding fast to the most important constants and objectives of Fran- ciscan Training. At i-.ith lr.rnrr'.f.iri iiirrinr' :it -,tiirty thvrv is .1 chapel, Our La-ly of the Angels, which r-. tiw iiritr-r -it tim i.rnrrtu.il tr.tr'rrnq of the Franciscan Brothers, SBCYIS- tru ir utr rriti 1 ptr lic illy trim tin' N-rvitus, Pusttilnrrts arm! students ot Ilri- iiirrriimii- lurrr.1rrtl.llr1 thi- lrinirity ot time cli.ir1t'lf.- The Novitlatc, .uri-.rin - with . r -. . .sr.m4--- W!WKuwf I wan.-Y,-f-fs-Qarsvou.-ipleenz-se-ae-e.: nu. . . . -an-..-vnu...-..-...W-.a 4-.-aa.-1.4.--.., The methods of Franciscan training are characterized by certain distinguishing marks. As mem- bers ofa community whose vows of poverty, chastity and obedience are coupled with a life of love and simplicity, they are richly endowed. lt is from this storehouse of treasures that the teaching members draw when they train the young men of their charge. With the kindly hand of Franciscan fraternalism on the shoulder of the student, the Brothers impart their knowledge unstintingly and with a sincere interest in the pupil's progress. Inspired by the learning, sanctity and understanding of their Franciscan teachers, the students soon gain a feeling of belonging and are successfully led through the intricacies of their new studies. Franciscan training is complete training: spiritual, intellectual and physical. Every facet of the boy's nature is consideredg every thirst quenched. Franciscan training safeguards the academic in- tegrity offered by a classical background in studies that develop the whole man. ln the Franciscan tradition, action groups provide the opportunity and the theatre for application of what has been learned, hence there is no illusory progressiveness and ill-disciplined expression, Besides the classroom and extra-curricular activities, the Brothers perfect themselves spiritually by attending daily to prescribed religious exercises held in common, such as morning prayers, Holy Mass with the opportunity of frequent Communion, recitations of the Office of the Blessed Virgin, and, at the close of the day, the seven decade Crown of the Joys of our Blessed Virgin, When the regular school year has ceased for some, the Brothers continue at their task by teach- ing in the summer schools, on the high school and elementary levels. Still others continue their studies either in the metropolitan colleges and universities or attend sessions at the Catholic Univer- -sity of America, St. Bonaventure's or Notre Dame and in other universities in this country and abroad. Yes, the Franciscan Brother is continually striving for authority in his field. The confusion and spiritual poverty of the modern world offer a new challenge to the vigor and wisdom of a congregation with nearly a century's experience of apostolic labor in the United States. i 2 ' 1 gi, , ' X 5' t 2 1 51 3 x1,'X .g f . rp , . ,. The work program, with its obvious moral benefits, aids the Community House as young brothers build classroom to accommodate the increased vocations. Work varies as members of the community labor in the tieltl, care tor livestock, build houses and dormitories. and perform many other forms ot manual labor. -The Novitrate. Pew up? ' Riilas-.itiirn, important to .1 lmlancr-it program. is provrried at reach house as Courses of study vary at different houses but in all, the program is intensive rrrotifirr pri tiirrrf., spirrls. .wrt riicrentioniil qanrei. are provided Reading is en- 35 the Brothers undergo state accredited courses toward various college degrees it .tri .nrt r-,xiii ttrriisr- rms, .1 well -,trirki-it library. True traternalrsrn is fox- besides fulfilling the requirements ot their religious vocations Small classes :mtg i 1 tt-it-il.1-.tiri-rorrrrrrurrrty prays, work .mtl plays together -'lhc Junrorate. guarantee a thorough training ot each boy in each subrect- The Juniorate.