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

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www .,v,.,i,, ., K, .K V4 is i 1' K F Mr. Casey corrects a sentence diagramming exercise. D s Edward A. Casey, Michael A. Balas, B.A. Peter I. Caffrey, B.A., M.A. ' Albert R, Cirillo, B.A., M B.A., M.A. English II English IV En Hgh II . I S ll IV F dig: M ' II Head fg Qfsafment Llblzallldsrllfnce l pew regreneh ng IS Rev. Daniel E. Donovan, Robert G. Fountaine, B.A. Michael E. Giglio, B.A. Gilbert F. Long, B.A, C.M. English IVg Linn II English I, Il, Guidance I English I, II' Guidance I Speech IV Library Science I Library flcience 1 Religion II Prep Shadows Speech and Debate Clubs ' Q Drfmatics ,, - 4, . s. - l y . 1 ' U-' ' ' 20 A

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In order to love God better, we must know Him better. The purpose of the Religion Department is to instill this knowledge about God and the truths. He has revealed in the hearts of every student at the Prep. The Religion classes are conducted every day of the school year by one of the Vincentian priests. The Religion course follows a four year series entitled, Our Quest for Happinessf' Each student is given the chance to learn about the Mass, the Commandments, the Bible, History of the Church, and even a special marriage course is given in the second half of the senior year. To help the students to carry out these truths in their every day life, daily Mass is provided in the Prep Chapel. In January, the annual Retreat is given by one of the Vincentian missionaries. 'Y Rev' Tgluiiinas J. Hynes, llcv. Illilllxg. Lim-y, I . ., B.A. ' Religion I. II lh'Hl!m I Swimming .f -new A Rev. XVillizun I. Thomas C.M. llc-Iiixinn III, IV Band Father McCourty explains sacred vessels to the students. 19

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English and S eech The primary function of the English Department is to give the student frequent opportunities to develop his ability to speak and write correct, clear and effective sentences and paragraphs. The student reads for under- standing and enjoyment, and consequently, learns the value of good reading. The grammar for the first three years is a complete review and understanding of the fundamentals of the English language. Fourth year grammar is college preparatory. In all of the English classes spelling and vocabulary is an essential part of the course. Literature in the first two years is a reading of types of prose and poetry. Third year literature stresses the study of American masters, while in the fourth year the student is introduced to the British authors. The Speech -course is required by all seniors. The class meets twice ,a week for the full school year. The students are trained in all types of speech from conversa- tion to formal speeches. The course also trains the student in the use of the tape-recorder and telephone training equipment. Patrick I. Morrissey, Robert I. Prior, B.A., M.A. BBA-, MB-A. English ur. IV English Is Guidance I Speech and Dm-lmtc Clubs Library Science I Typing Club Eugene J. Young, B.S. English I. II Mr. Caifrey emphasizes the use of gestures in Senior Speech class. r l Q 1 W 'f it fir