MOVING UP, IN, AND ON
EAT ME While Acre Gourmet makes it easy to find something tasty and nutritious to eat during Cathedral’s lunchtime, the boys do have their favorites. CATHEDRAL BOYS’ TOP 10 LUNCHES
Q&A WITH MRS. FRAENZA After 20 years, Mrs. Fraenza is leaving the music department.
Red&Gold: Where did you go to college? Bonnie Fraenza: Rowan University and Temple University. I studied every instru- ment—woodwind, brass, string, and percussion—to be a “band teacher.” My strength/focus was in band instruments. I majored in flute and minored in cello. I am certified to teach both instrumental and classroom music for grades K-12. R&G: How many years did you work at CSB? BF: It’s been 20 years at CSB. I first started as an after-school private music teacher. We had group rehearsals in Sean Breens’ music room on Saturday mornings! R&G: What roles did you have at CSB? BF: At first the Parents Association paid for me to teach lessons during the day, then Malcolm Manson, the School’s former Headmaster, hired me to be Cathedral’s band teacher, offering instrumental music to grades four through eight. There were not many independent schools that had faculty band teachers at that time. R&G: What was your first day like? BF: My first day was fun! I love teaching instrumental music and getting the kids excited to play. R&G: What was your last day like? BF: My last day was bittersweet. The lads wanted me to play a really sad solo in the tenor sax for their concert as my swan song. R&G: What did you like best about working at CSB? BF: What I like best about working at Cathedral is all that positive energy from students, faculty, and staff. I felt really energized while working at the School. I will also miss students stopping me in the hallway to tell me which instrument they are considering to playing year.
R&G: What will you miss the most about CSB? BF: Of course, I will miss my student musicians. I pushed them to excel and play music beyond their elementary level; some of the pieces they played were solidly high-school level music. The boys accepted my challenges. If they complained that a piece was “too hard,” I would always explain to them that the tunes you find the most difficult end up being the music you love the most. They understood this. R&G: Who made the biggest impact on you? BF: Michael Ferreboeuf, former Headmaster. He believed in the music program and encouraged it to grow. He also took trumpet lessons with the lads one semester; that was a hoot. R&G: What was your favorite lunch menu item? BF: The pasta dish with the smoky bacon red sauce: A dish to die for. Really! R&G: What was your favorite BF: I will be the Director of Performing Arts at Schools of the Sacred Heart. There I will have a chance to grow their program. I will also continue to teach instrumental music to their students. R&G: May we call you with any problems that might arise due to your departure? BF: Sure. I am only a few blocks away, so you could almost just holler. However, I plan to stop by Cathedral and attend alumni events. CSB activity or event? BF: Lessons & Carols R&G: What is next?
10. Spaghetti with Smokey Bacon Sauce 9. Enchiladas 8. Beef Stew 7. Pomegranate Arils (on the salad bar) 6. Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinegar 5. Indian Spiced Chicken with Curried Cauliflower 4. Chicken Tetrazzini 3. Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl 2. Mac & Cheese 1. CHEESE PIZZA
Cathedral Parents’ No. 1 Eat: SPINACH AND LENTIL SOUP
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