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Full Title	The Cahillite, v. 108, no. 1, November, 1996.
Author	Roman Catholic High School (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date Added	9 January 2014
Format	Journal
Language	English
Publish Date	1996-11
Publisher	Philadelphia: Roman Catholic High School.
Source	Roman Catholic High School Alumni Association.
Topic	Roman Catholic High School (Philadelphia, Pa.) --Students > Periodicals. (Philadelphia, Pa.) > Religious institutions > Periodicals. Catholic high schools > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Periodicals.
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OCR She Volume 108 Issue 1 Qltthtlllttc NOVEMBER 1996 STUDENT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY Students will raise $25,000 By Louis DiCesari ‘98 With Michael Roakes ‘98 As Roman prepares to expand into the twenty-first century with a state-of-thesart addition, the students here at Catholic High have taken on a major responsibility. President and Rector Father Francis Beach announced in early September that the student body, led by a student committee, has opted to raise $25,000 toward the new building fund. The students, whom Father Beach calls “the living stones" ofRoman Catholic, are implored to help their school accumulate the final $900,000 needed to break ground on the new two-story addition. The Connelly Foundation, which has provided countless scholarships for many Cahillites, has pledged $1.5 million toward the expansion ofthe school, provided that the school raises the remaining funds and break ground by June 1997. Father Beach has no doubt that ground will be broken in May 1997. one month ahead of schedule. In addition to the Connelly Foundation‘s generous contribution, Father Beach has raised a remarkable $1.1 million over the past four years through private donations and pledges. The new addition will cost approximately $3.5 million; hence. $900,000 must be raised in the next few months. Although this seems like a lofty goal, Father Beach is extremely optimistic and confident, especially about the student body’s involvement. Father calls Roman students “the best group of students,” citing that the student body is “Well-mannered and poised." (continued on pg 2) Is The Cahillite Due for a New Name? By Gregory Schell ‘97 For as long as the school newspaper has circulated the halls of Roman Catholic High School, it has home the same name; however, some now say that The Cahillite is outdated. Think about the name, a justified tribute to our founder, Thomas Cahill. Roman’s legacy is its tradition ofpast, present, and future. This name is the essence of our school spirit; The Cahillite has existed far longer than any of us. We at The Cahillile would like to hear from our readers. Who knows you may even change history. From 1890 into the Twenty-First Century ARCH] T E C 73' ’ RENDERING OF THE NEW ADDITION Roman Surfs The Net How the Internet Can Help Students By: John Dylan and John Zakrewski Unless you have been living in a cave somewhere without any outside contact, then you have undoubtedly heard of the intemet, Today's intemet can be a very ovemhelming encounter for a student who has only limited use of computers. Not many students think that they know enough about the intemet to use it, and sadly, this may be true, There is an alternative to sitting at home with a project for school and having no information, when you know that the intemet could help. The answer: ask Mrs. Dowling, the school librarian, for help. She is always more than willing to show and help students how to access the intemet. Students must understand, however. that the intemet is to be used for school assignments only, and that teacher approval is neccessary. Students must also set a predetermined time with Mrs. Dowling. This isjust simple consideration, and will enable her ample time to set up the computer. This is for the student’s benefit, as well as hers. More computers with access to the intemet will be added to our school. These computers will be placed in a basement room to make them easily accessible for students. There is also a possibility that classrooms will receive computers. The intemet is an excellent way for anyone to expand his knowledge. Our school believes that the future is inet itably aimed at expansion in the use ofthe intcmct, This has been forseen by many. and will affect, either directly or indirectly, almost every aspect ofour society. RUMAM EDUCA 70R MAMED IIV WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICA '5 TEACHERS GUESS WHO! PAGE 3 From the Office of the Principal Finding Future in the Past By Fr. Gerard Huffman, Principal You may have noticed that the display case in the hall across from my office bears the theme "Finding Future in the Past." Among the display items in the case are memorabilia ofRCllS‘s past: yearbooks. graduation announcements, property deeds, photographs, and so on. Each item captures a time and a period in the long and rich history ofCatholic High. Each item tells us something ofa time gone by. but a time that touches the intangible reality which we call (radiliart. A knowledge ofthe past and a sense ofhistory help to give security to the present and guidance to the future. The display recalls for us the sacrifices of Thomas E. Cahill and reminds us of his generosity, his spirit. and his dream. As our Capital Campaign moves us toward the twenty-first century, we witness so many people emulating his sacrifices and his generosity in order that his spirit will continue to be a pan ofthe fabric ofthe Roman community, and his dream will not only live on. but will grow. Looking into the case, you can see that the Purple and Gold, our yearbook. began as a monthly publication. Eventually it grew into that book with which we are so familiar. a single volume which records for us the events ofthe past year, enabling us to relive those events for many to come. The display recalls the tragic fire of 1956, which brought dorm the prominent tower that rose majestically above the building immediately at the comer of Broad and Vine. For many years, that tower housed an observatory, which allowed Roman students to view the stars of the heavens through a telescope. Unfortunately, not only did the fire destroy the tower, but indirectly changed the interior of the building when a firewall was erected within the grand staircase, thus destroy ing the sense of spaciousncss that was part ofthe original Gothic design. The long and proud history ofour athletic learns is also remembered in the display, Before other diocesan high schools were even in existencc, Catholic High was showing itsclfto be a powerhouse on fields and courts. But Catholic High is more than events and buildings; it is pre-eminently the spirit ofyoung men who formed the student body, and the teachers who imparted knowledge and a love for our God and our appreciation of our Catholic faith.