St Johns Preparatory School - Prep Shadows Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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J Edward A. Casey, M.A. Head of Department Michael A. Balas, B.A. English and Speech Departments If it were done when 'tis donc, then ,twcrc well it were done quickly, as emphasized hy Mr. Prior. Peter I. Caffrey, M.A. Speech l. Charles D. Clayton, B.A i ,.A,: F ,,QQE,:- Q- William F. Cole, B.A. W 18 4 , v

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Rev. John Liney, C.M. Rev. William I. Thomas, C.M. if Rev. joseph P. McCaffrey, C.M. Rev. Thomas P. McGourty, C.M. Head of Department In order to gain Heaven we must know, love, and serve God. Our love and service of Cod depends on our knowledge of our Religion. Because of this fact, Religion is, without a doubt, the most important subject taught in the Prep. This department, directed by Thomas P. McCourty, C.M., introduced a different series of text books this year, namely, The Christian Life Seriesf for the purpose of bringing more clarity and better continuity of this important subject. As one participates in the Religion class each day, he may overlook the fact that every lesson fits into a definite plan for each year, and also that daily classes serve as a constant reminder of his duties toward Cod. Book one of the series, titled, Going to Godf, prepares a student for an intelligent and active participation in the liturgical life of the Church year. The Sophomore book, Cod and His Peoplef, informs the students of Cod's relationship with men by means of a study of Sacred Scripture. The book for the third year is titled, Growth in IIis Lifef, It treats spe- cifically of man's duties to Cod. The Senior book, The Catholic in Today's lVorld,U prepares the student to defend his religion by reason, and the latter part presents a course in matrimony so that the Catholic will understand his obligations as a parent, if he chooses this vocation in life. Father McCaffrey and students discuss the Mass vestments. 17

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sg r s LBJ? W ' Rev. Daniel E. Donovan, C.M. Speech and Religion Frank V. Waters, M.A. French Robertj Prior MA Robert G Fontaine B A The English program aims to teach the student to read, write, and speak well in accordance with his maturity. It is a four year program in grammar rhetoric, expression, reading and literature The grammar for the first three years consists of detailed examination of grade school work, whereas fourth year grammar is mainly preparatory exei cises for college entrance. The speeches for the first two years are designated by the teachers. In the third year instead of individual speeches, debates are held. Finally in the fourth year the students prepare their own speeches each year and also some shorter works The Speech Department consists of th-ree groups which include both seniors and juniors. The teachers are Father Daniel Donovan, C.M., and Mr. Peter Caffrey. It is a half-year course and has for its purpose facility in all field from conversation to formal speeches. The course originated as an informal subject, but during the last two years it has become a real textbook and exam course. It also requires, once during the course, each student to make a speech approximately for ten to Hfteen minutes. The' course incorporates visual aid and electronic devices, such as tape recorders and telephone training equipment Speech class students listen to a tape recording of their speeches . I , . . . ' , . . 7 Literature in all four years consists of one main prose or poetry selection for sa, Eugene I. Young, B.S. 19