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

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tpartmtnt this department, juniors and Seniors attend a yearly Educational Forum. Brother Leonard is in charge of placement and Brother Robert is in charge of religious vocations. Students of outstanding ability may, in their junior and Senior year, join the Scholarship Club which offers specialized instructions designed to help them cope with scholarship tests. This year a reading improvement program has been introduced. The latest in reading equipment is utilized by Brother Fabian who has been trained as a reading specialist. This course is incorporated in the Freshmen curriculum, and is available to those in any term who wish such assistance. Brother Cosmos has contributed greatly to the reading program. A last improvement has been the expanding of the Career File in the Library. -Q -JM Brother Fabian enlists the aid of slides for pertecting reading techniques. Brother Philip answers a parental query at the Guidance Forum. 'BT A panel consisting of faculty-meinber, Rlr. Ellinghan ind 1 irtnts Nl s O,Daly, Mrs. Checkett, ant l Nlr. Rorlxc was featured t tl l lftlli l'orx Rev. XVilliam- McMahon, Guidance Director of Cardin il ll nts lhch Sthoo who was guest speaker, stressed parental responsihilitx in Lltttltlpllli., thtir childrens talents. Brother lfelieian thanks Xlajor Slllllkdll, L'.S.fX., C qt n C,i.,llXl l S and Father Cordian Nlnrphy, Cf.l'., lor their assistt Pon it V rx 1 , .. . ill f it-ir parents itil tnf uni for tl t bt-ngors . i t 73 ljilll xl'U'l is 1 .L L, Uftiit.

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Brother Philip, head of the Guidance Depart- ment, stresses a point on correct study habits dur- ing the Career Forum. fax mira 1 Personal interviews are an essential part of Guidance. Here Brother Feli- cian discusses scholarship possibilities with jim Colletti. Distinguished speakers at the third annual Guidance Forum are intro- duced by Brother Philip. Represent- atives were present from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Corps, various military academies, and numerous Catholic institutions of higher learn- ing in the East. Each representative offered information and advice to Seniors considering admission. 24 uidtmtt To the Guidance Department falls the task of assist- ing students with their educational, vocational, per- sonal and social questions and problems. Established four years ago under the direction of Brother Philip, it is now an efficient organization. Brother Felician is the Assistant Guidance Director. Through this department invaluable services are given to students. Incoming' Freshmen receive a complete orientation. Counselors are assigned for the students in each term. Brothers Regis, Cajetan, Cabrini, and Al- phonsus have been designated as student counselors. Group Guidance Classes are given periodically and once every two years a Career Day is held. Tests are given to determine scholastic ability and probable vocation. Besides the pre-induction program which is sponsored by Dr. Roy Avvocato, St. Francis alumnus, discussed the medical aspects of service life at the Military Forum. J, .4 . it ,1.v i l ff 1i V ---1. De.. 1-...W-.M -i f f ... .

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Moderators, Brother Iarlath and Mr. William Reilly, discuss the achievements of this year's Council. THE STUDENT COUNCIL - Front Row: Gabriel Savarese, Thomas McDonald, Robert Iones, Roland Damiano, Brian Trent, Vincent Milaccio. Second How: Francis Campion, john Rovnak, Bartholomew Hargadon, Donald Kauke, Edward Checkett, Michael Esposito. Third Row: Robert Hayes, Edward Swanton, Joseph Armstead, Thomas Rizzo, John Richetti, Lawrence Farrell. Back Row: Stephan Mur hy, Michael Giacinto, Eugene johnson, joseph Meringolo, Richard, Nicoletti, Joseph Sefcik. tudunt finuntil The Student Council at St. Francis, while still in its infancy, is slowly but surely attaining the stature it deserves. The Council in the past three years has proven its value by presenting plans for new activities and promoting the participation of students in these activities. This year the Council has ob-tained permission to hold a Senior Day and has successfully formulated a plan whereby stu- dents who maintain an average of ninety or above for three months are exempt from the final exam. This applies only to class tests, not Regents. Plans have beendrawn up for a driver education course which is to begin in Sept.,56. The Student Council has complete control of all student-sponsored activities and acts as the voice of the student body in such matters. The President and Vice-President are elected annually in the spring. The candidates for these offices must be members of the Junior or Senior year' and they must be approved by the Student Council. The class representatives are elected by their respective classes at the start of each term. These delegates represent their classes at the bi-monthly meetings of the Council. The cooperation the Council has received from Brother Timothy and the faculty has been most encouraging and the student- govern- ment at the Prep is fast becoming a fixture. 26