FOREWORD

Cathedral’s Mission Philosophy

As the high school seminary of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Cathedral Preparatory Seminary provides an environment for discernment to Catholic young men of the diocese, with a desire to know Christ, the highest fulfillment of humanity, better and who are willing to consider seriously the priesthood as an attractive possibility. Cathedral provides them with a college preparatory program, rooted in Catholic tradition, and responsive to the dynamic changes in society, in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Second Vatican Council, and the Bishops of the United States in their statement “To Teach as Jesus Did”. Through an integrated program of prayer, study, and activities, students of the Cathedral community mature in mind, heart, and soul. They are prepared for the challenge of further study, as well as to become prayerful and active members of their parishes, responsible citizens of their nation, and loving, concerned, generous members of society, no matter what choice they make regarding their lives.

Brief History Cathedral Preparatory Seminary is a secondary school for young men who have expressed a desire to consider priesthood as an option in discerning a vocation. For this purpose, the school was established in 1914 by the Bishop of Brooklyn, and continues under the auspices of the present bishop. In 1963, the Elmhurst division of the school was opened in response to the increasing needs of the diocese. In 1985, the original Brooklyn school was closed, leaving the Elmhurst school to serve the students from both Kings and Queens counties. Since 1914, nearly four thousand students have received their high school diplomas from Cathedral Prep.

CONTENTS

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Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Faculty and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

School Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Spiritual Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Academic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Course of Study

Regents Examinations

Honors: Grades

Tuition

Scholarships

Requirements for Graduation

Exemptions

` Standardized Testing Program

Marking Periods

Cheating

Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Class Nights

Personal Lockers

Physical Education Lockers

Physical Education Uniforms

Elevator

Transportation Passes

Directives for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Officers of the Student Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Constitution of the Student Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Anthems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

Personal Class Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centerfold No. 1

Prayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centerfold No. 2

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

ADMINISTRATION

Rector and Principal

Rev. Joseph P. Calise, B.A., S.T.B.

Vice Principal and Academic Dean

Mr. Daniel O’Keefe, M.A.

Business Manager

Mr. Louis D’Amico, B.A.

Dean of Students

Mr. Joseph Russo, B.A.

SCHOOL SERVICES

Spiritual Director

Rev. Msgr. James P. Cooney, M.A.

Director of Formation

Rev. John P. Cush, B.A., S.T.L.

Attendance

Mr. Brian J. Payne, M.A.

College Guidance

Mr. Daniel O’Keefe, M.A.

Library

Ms. Lois Crabill, M.L.S.

Director of Stewardship

Sr. Mary Ann Tirelli, O.P., M.S.

Student Activities

Mr. Anthony DeNardo, M.A.

Director of Development & Alumni Affairs

Mr. James Dilg, M.A.

Director of Athletics

Mr. William Oettinger

FACULTY

Rev. Joseph P. Calise, B.A., S.T.B., Theology

Rev. John P. Cush, B.A., S.T.L., Theology, Fine Arts

Mr. Anthony DeNardo, M.A., Science, Math, Health, Social Science

Mr. Richie Diaz, M.A., English

Mr. Joseph Dibs, M.A., Theology, Latin

Mr. Edward Kane, B.A., Math, Health, Phys Ed

Mr. Timothy McCleary, B.S., Phys Ed, Health

Mr. John O’Brien, B.S., Social Science, English

Mr. Daniel O’Keefe, M.A., Fine Arts, English

Mr. Brian Payne, M.A., Science, English, Math

Ms. Diana Raschella, B.A., Spanish, Computers, English, Fine Arts

Mrs. Marie Rosa, B.A., French, Latin

Mr. Joseph Russo, B.A., Social Science

Mr. Victor Santos, B.S., Science

ADJUNCT SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

Rev. Msgr. William J. Flood, M.A.

Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Murphy, M.A.

GENERAL OFFICE

Mrs. Frances Heaslip, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Carolann Giambra, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Donna Jonke, Administrative Assistant

BUSINESS OFFICE

Mrs. Margaret Ambrose, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Maura O’Doherty, Administrative Assistant

ALUMNI STAFF

Mrs. Marie Snadecky, Administrative Assistant

MAINTENANCE

Mr. Rafael Marten

Mr. Gregorio DeJesus Peguero

IN RESIDENCE

Rev. Sofronio LoFranco

Rev. Msgr. John H. Maksymowicz, B.A., S.T.L.

RESIDENCE STAFF

Mrs. Doris Giannetto

Ms. Dawn Burke

SEPTEMBER 2006

4 Mon. LABOR DAY

TUITION PAYMENT #3 DUE

(PAYMENT #1 JULY 1 AND PAYMENT #2

AUGUST 1 PAST DUE)

5 Tues. Faculty Meeting/Day of Recollection 8:30 AM

6 Wed. Homeroom and Class Assignments.

Freshmen & Sophomores report at 10:00 A.M.

Juniors & Seniors report to the Cafeteria at 11:00 AM

Freshmen-ACRE Test; Textbook List

Senior-Freshman Big Brother pairing

Baseball begins

Parents’ Advisory Board Meeting 7:00 PM

7 Thurs. Homeroom 8:45

Opening Mass for the new school year 9:00 AM

Orientation Assembly for Students

8 Fri. First full day of classes

Student Council and Walk-a-thon Assembly

11 Mon. Parent Welcome Meeting 7 PM

12 Tues. Golf Committee Meeting 7 PM

13 Wed. Fr. Troike Summer Program Reunion 3-5 PM

14 Thurs. Department Coordinator’s Meeting 3 PM

15 Fri. Activities Assembly

Activities Fair

19 Tues. Big Brother Day

High School Fair – St. Francis College 6-8 PM

21 Thurs. Visitation Day

22 Fri. Guidance Assembly

23 Sat. OPEN HOUSE for eighth graders 10 AM-1 PM

26 Tues. Alumni Executive Board Meeting 7 PM

27 Wed. CHSAA Meeting 4:30 PM

High School Fair – St. John’s University 6-8 PM

29 Fri. NHS Induction Assembly

Junior Class Night

OCTOBER 2006

1 Sun. TUITION PAYMENT #4 DUE.

Freshmen Mother/Son Social 3 PM

2 Mon. Notices of Concern available

4 Wed. Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

5 Thurs. Cathedral Golf Classic & Hall of Fame Dinner

6 Fri. Rosary Devotion

Sophomore Class Night

9 Mon. COLUMBUS DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED

10 Tues. Development Meeting

Principals’ Meeting – The Mary Louis Academy 3 PM

Financial Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

Notices of Concern mailed

11 Wed. Development Meeting

Middle States Meeting – Library 7 PM

12 Thurs. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Development Meeting

Oversight Committee Meeting 7 PM

13 Fri. Rosary Devotion

Last Day of seasonal dress

17 Tues. Principal/DRE Open House 3:30-5 PM

18 Wed. PSAT EXAM

Sophomore Competence Tests

OPEN HOUSE for eighth graders 12-3 PM

Big Brother Day of Recollection

20 Fri. Rosary Devotion

Freshman Class Night

23 Mon. Parents’ Club Card Party Set-up 7 PM

25 Wed. Alumni Meeting with Immaculata Honorees 6:30 PM

Parents’ Club Card Party Set-up 7 PM

26 Thurs. Parents’ Club Card Party Set-up 9 AM

27 Fri. Last day of 1^st Mark Period

Rosary Devotion

Parents’ Club Card Party Set-up 9 AM

ANNUAL CARD PARTY 7 PM

28 Sat. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington D.C.

30 Mon. Blood Drive

Report Cards distributed

NOVEMBER 2006

1 Wed. ALL SAINTS' DAY.

TUITION PAYMENT #5 DUE.

School visit to Douglaston

Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

Parent Teacher Night 7 PM

2 Thurs. ALL SOULS DAY- SCHOOL OPEN

4 Sat. Basketball Tryouts Begin

5 Sun. Parents’ Day of Prayer

Bishop Molloy Retreat House, Jamaica Estates

6 Mon. SPIRIT WEEK BEGINS

Beginning of Thanksgiving Food Drive & Bright Christmas

7 Tues. ELECTION DAY – SCHOOL OPEN

9 Thurs. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Department Coordinator’s Meeting

10 Fri. Spirit Week Assembly

Senior Class Night

11 Sat. VETERANS DAY

TACHS for 8^th Graders

14 Tues. Junior Retreat - Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

15 Wed. Junior Retreat - Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

16 Thurs. Junior Retreat - Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

17 Fri. Walk-a-thon

Class of ’97 10 Year Reunion 7 PM

22 Wed. Fr. Marano Ping Pong Tournament Championship

23 Thurs. THANKSGIVING DAY

24 Fri. Thanksgiving Recess.

28 Tues. Alumni Executive Board Meeting 5 PM

Hall of Fame Committee Meeting 7 PM

29 Wed. CHSAA AD’s and Executive Board Meeting 10 AM

DECEMBER 2006

1 Fri. Tuition Payment #6 due

Pep Rally

4 Mon. Notices of Concern available

5 Tues. Development Meeting

Financial Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

6 Wed. Development Meeting

7 Thurs. Reconciliation

Development Meeting

Parents’ Holiday Celebration 7 PM

8 Fri. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL OPEN

Advent Spiritual Director Conference

11 Mon. Notices of Concern mailed

SCHOOL CLOSED in honor of Patronal Feast

12 Tues. Sophomore Day of Recollection at Huntington

14 Thurs. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Principals’ Meeting - Stella Maris HS 10 AM

15 Fri. Yearbook Assembly

21 Thurs. Community Mass – Bishop DiMarzio Presiding – 8:30 AM

25 Mon. CHRISTMAS DAY

JANUARY 2007

1 Mon. NEW YEAR'S DAY.

TUITION PAYMENT #7 DUE.

2 Tues. School resumes

3 Wed. Incoming Freshmen Interviews

Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

4 Thurs. Incoming Freshmen Interviews

5 Fri. Right to Life Assembly

Holiday Reunion and Alumni Basketball Game 6:30 PM

8 Mon. Incoming Freshmen Interviews

12 Fri. Islam Assembly

15 Mon. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR’S BIRTHDAY DAY SCHOOL CLOSED

16 Tues. Faculty Day of Prayer - Our Lady of Grace, Manhasset

17 Wed. Alumni Executive Board Meeting 5 PM

Alumni Reunion Meeting 7 PM

18 Thurs. Department Coordinator’s Meeting 3 PM

19 Fri. Christian Service Assembly

22 Mon. Right to Life March

23 Tues. REGENTS EXAMS

24 Wed. REGENTS EXAMS

25 Thurs. REGENTS EXAMS