St Rita of Cascia High School - Cascian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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.W Fr. Crawford S lresses a Fr. Crawford discusses possible proposals and policies for an up-coming administration meeting. Rector Helping to make the Homecoming a success, Father Crawford speaks to a throng of enthusiastic fans. C o-operation for School Year Fr. Francis Crawford, O.S.A., Rector of St. Rita High School, ex- presses the theme for the current school year as UCo-operation be- tween faculty, administration and student bodyfi Fr. Crawford, now in his sixth year as rector, believes that this co-operation is the basis for an ideal social and academic atmosphere. Among his many duties around the school, Father Crawford plays an active role in the administration where his sound judgment and convictions produce many beneiicial results for the school. Fatheris influence does not end in the adminis- tration. He can often bc found counseling a student or just walking the corridors, setting an example with his bright smile and warm greeting. 17

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Prior Fr. Lawrence prepares to cele- brate 6:00 A,M. Mass in the Monastery. Fr. Lawrence Shows Active Interest in School Father Robert Lawrence, O.S.A., appointed Prior in 1966, conducts the community life at St. Rita Monastery. Through his activities and interest in school affairs, he shows continual participation and co-operation with the faculty and students. His thoughtfulness and consideration for the priests and brothers under his guidance exhibits his untiring charity, The Monastery being his main concern, Father also finds time to visit the school, to participate in its activities, and to acquaint himself with the students, many of whom he taught religion, American history, and government in recent years. Father Lawrence, ordained in 1936, came to St. Rita in 1962 after teaching at St. Thomas High School in Rockford, Illinois for twenty-five vears. 16 Mothers, Club members show Fr. Lawrence prizes at one of their gatherings. -. M -W f-.-Q --r 1 M V wwf W w

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Action in Administration Operates On Four Levels When a student hears over the P.A. system that the Ad- ministration is to have a meeting, he probably wonders just what the Administration does. As the meetings are closed, he probably never knows what goes on, but know it or not, the Administration is the most helpful organization that the student has in the school. Basically, the Administration is too general of a title. There are four areas: Departmental meetings, Deans of Departments, Curriculum Seminar, and the Administration Proper. The Departmental meetings meet once a quarter under the chairmanship of the Dean of the respective Depart- ment. In the meetings are discussed such things as a sylla- bus, program changes, and new programs which can be helpful and beneficial to the student. The Deans of Departments meet four times a year in the classrooms. They discuss suggestions to strengthen depart- ments, evaluate department, and suggest money needed to operate individual departments. Strictly speaking, they do not originate ideas, but only propose departmental changes. The Curriculum Seminar, composed of most ofthe deans of Departments and members of clerical and lay faculty meets every second Monday in the Faculty Lounge and discusses educational problems of particular concern to the school. For example, many changes in subject area, guid- ance and counselling have been the direct result of sugges- tions of the curriculum seminar. Here was developed the QW mosaic type of classroom scheduling, the idea of a Fine Arts course, and the revamping of the aims and purposes of studies. This is the group that continually projects new ideas for the school. The Administration Proper, with its six Vice-Principals, is under the authority ofthe Principal ofthe school. At these meetings, which are held in the monastery twice weekly, propasals are voted on, the school calendar determined, and various school standards such as registration, orienta- tion, homecoming, etc., are set. The culmination of all school programs and activities is under the authority of the Administration Proper. The operation of the Administration as a whole follows a pattern. Beginning at the Departmental meeting level, changes for each separate department are proposed and recorded by the dean of the department. From there, the individual deans meet and discuss these changes, and make recommendations. These recommendations are submitted to the Curriculum Seminar where they are discussed and relined, and prepared to be voted upon. Then the recom- mendations proceed to the Administration for final approv- al. The Administration a whole is the organization through which almost all things are accomplished at the school. With this year's objective, as stated by Fr. Craw- ford, uCo-operation between teachers and administra- tionf' in mind, the Administration continues to make the school a better place for education and social development. Fr. Robert Verstynen, Direc- tor of Studies, supervises stu- dent academic records and plans study courses. Director of Discipline, Fr. VVilliarn Thomas, prepares to check daily absentee list. Reading announcements, Director of Activities, Fr. john Peck, keeps in close touch with school events. V Fr. LaVern Flach, Guidance Director, has the task of keep- ing a close watch on student scholastic progress. . '- Seen frequently delivering a sermon, Fr. Donald Brennan, Director of Religious Activi- ties, keeps Christ foremost in the minds of the students. Fr. Ralph Ciovinetti, Direc- tor of Athletic Activities, co- ordinates all sports programs and athletic schedules.