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

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ana his overall gedfefeimine mg 3 briefrpgnggl Department Down h Gm oh!! b t 6 her Philip glv de rests given dirrfs ability' Bev' Brot me aptihl each Sm his results on ouloance oepautment Mr. Paul Farrel, Associate Editor of Purchasing, explained the dis- tinction between thc newspaper and the periodical fields of journalism at the Career- Day Conference. Success comes to those who feel journalism as a 'labor of love,' and to those who persevere. 18 The Prep boasts of a valuable asset, the Guidance De- partment, designed to aid each student in his educational, vocational, as well as his personal problems. The Department is supervised by Prev. Brother Philip, O.S.F., one of the most active and popular men in the Prep. He is ably assisted by Rev. Brother Gordon, O.S.F. In the past year, Brother Philip has engaged in numer- ous activities, from which every Prepster has benefited. Senior Counseling has prepared the upperclassmen to meet the problems consequent to graduation. Freshmen orienta- tion has included prognostic, reading and intelligance tests to determine the Freshmanis abilities and correct his Weak- nesses. Nov. 10. An Educational Forum was held at the Prep for the juniors, Seniors and their parents. Representatives from twenty two colleges attended and gave valuable ad- vice and information to the students on all matters pertain- ing to college education. Dec. 3. Future engineers, among the Prepsters, had their questions answered at the Engineering Conference. Competent men representing all branches of the engineer- ing profession generously attended and advised those inter- ested. Later in the month a similar conference was held concerning the medical profession by Doctor Ficarra, a noted physician and the product of F rancisian training. Mar. 16. A conference was held for parents of the Sophomores and Freshmen. Doctor Joseph Kubis of Ford- ham University advised parents regarding the emotional growth of their sons. Mr. Roger Egan of the Prep Faculty, spoke on the Social Growth of the high school student. Apr. 30. To prepare Prepsters for the military servces a pre-induction course was held in the Prep Gym. The all- day program brought representatives from the various mili- tary services, and was introduced with a talk by Rev. Charles W. Gordan, a former Army Chaplain. Other projects which Brother Philip has, instituted in the past year are job placement, group guidance, advise- ment of failures, and a guidance column in the school paper. Rev. James W. Asip, Assistant Director of the Brooklyn Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and Brother Philip discuss the Foreign Mission film which has just been exhibited to a group of students. The film was shown to build the Propagation fund and to increase interest in vocations.

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I lt is 8:45 and the bell for the first period summons. All the students and faculty stand to pray. Another day begins at St. Francis Prep where the school is the arena for young boys to gather and exchange ideas and, under the more mature guidance of the faculty, learn to go out and in- fluence others. Father Keller tells us: We have established a system of education in which we insist that while everyone must be educated, yet there is nothing particular that an educated man must know. By separating educa- tion from the classical religious tradition, the school cannot train the pupil to look upon himself as an inviolable person because he is made in the image of God. Education founded on the secular image must destroy knowledge itself. This, then, is the concept of education which all Catho- lic schools hold to. Franciscan training in particular provides for the many avenues of life by supplying basic principles consonant with Catholic living. Neither secularization nor specialization is tolerated when the whole man is considered. 'The end of learningf, Milton write, is to repair the ruins of our iirst parents by regaining the right to know Cod, and out of that knowledge to love Him, to imitate Him, to be like Him, as we may the nearest by possessing our souls of true virtue, which being united to heav- enly grace of faith makes up the highest perfection. A carefully selected curriculum provides St. Francis men with the source material to build on. Preparation before expression is accented. The library gives the students the resources which will help develop their minds and their arguments. Active participation which builds leadership is first established within the various clubs, and the candidate for school office is often judged by his activity in the smaller organizations. The student council promotes the interchanging of ideas and the training of in- dividuals to speak up and give opinions as they will have to do in later life. The delegations from the Prep to :The Model Congress have the oppor- tunity to influence others from other schools. The yearbook and newspaper present to the students, a chance to express their opinions in writing. To the Christopher, who looks upon himself as a lay missionary? among his classmates rather than a mere sponge absorbing facts, participation in these activities is of tremendous value. For the Christopher knows that in such activities example can be shown, guidance can be offered, thought and actions influenced-for good. As the school day's final bell rings, the Prepster's formal preparation draws to a close. But there is more before the Prepster as he must now go out and use what he has learned. Thus the second phase of his education starts and each day brings another cycle and there is no end to these cycles. St. Francis Prep shall not fail to develop Christophers since it shall not fail to develop men who will go into the world to influence others. 'Eh school

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Captain Edwin E. Schanze, USN, Chief of Staff of the Brooklyn Naval Base, acted as the Annapolis representative at the Annual Educational Forum. Here, he fills in john Duffy and his dad on some of the Academy's traditions. ,. 2if'sl51W Fordham University was represented by Rev. Francis Rowley and Professor james Donnelly. John Owens and his mother acquire some information concerning admission requirements to the University's Law School. fl 1, L, ff' N... Thomas Booras and Francis Kabisch put the Guidance Career File to good use as they search for some information concerning Vocational opportunities. Rev. Francis P. Rowley, SJ., of Fordham University, tells Prepsters and their Parents of the necessity of a Catholic College education at the Career Conference held in November. 5 i 9 5 s 5 .5 . Rev, Bro. Timothy gives a few helpful pointers to Robert Green and his mother, concerning career opportunities in the physical education Field. Rev. Brother Philip proudly points out to Richard Nicoletti an information corner set up in the gym, to acquaint Prepsters with the rules of various religious orders.