Aquinas High School - Trumpet Yearbook (La Crosse, WI)

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PRC DEG like 5 9 21 v' F A O Jesus, life spring of the soul, The Father's power, and glory bright! Thee with the angels we extolg From Thee they draw their life and light. Thy thousand thousand hosts are spread Embattled o'er the azure skyg But Michael bears Thy standard dread, And lifts the mighty cross on high. Vesper Hymn Page 5

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,p XXX Illll ' - iff' 4 . E g 1 : , ,T , x, - : - , 1 1 - ,,,,,,,,,-- 'N ff E ml I l .sixxxx iixxu 1 , 'E 1 '- 5 elle, . -..I f- . ,.. l , , ' ' l- 'Fl' z,.' v i f xg 1 AL ei 'l iew Foreword Bless the Lord, all ye His angels: You that are mighty in strength, And execute His word, Hearkening to the voice of His orders. Psalm cii.20 In the spirit world around us dwell the most per- fect of God's creatures, the angels. All the earth's beauty would fade into nothingness if we could but for an instant behold them as they are in Heaven, bathed in a light that radiates from the Divine Being. Jacob in his sleep saw a ladder standing upon the earth, and the top thereof touching heaven: the angels also of God ascending and descending by itg and the Lord leaning upon the ladder .... Sacred Scripture tells us the multitude of angels is divided into nine choirs, each constituting a hierarchy of three which we will meet in the sections of this volume. The Kingdom of Heaven, as all kingdoms, has enemies that endanger its peace and it must have a means of defense. Still there are no clash of swords, no trumpets sounding, no futile warfareg for the angels have on the armour of God . . . having their loins girt about with truth, and having on the breast- plate of justice. Over this spiritual fort of invincible power floats their golden banner upon which appear two words that bring heavenly peace and happiness, Pro Deo. In editing this 1939 Trumpet we desire to establish a comparison in the work of God's angelic army with our army of youth as we both unite in loving service and praise under the precious banner Pro Deo. Long after this volume has been closed may the readers picture in happy reverie the fond school day memories and trace the sweet hours made even more tender in knowing that in our small way we are still serving God in His host of earthly defenders by putting on the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. Bless the Lord, all ye His hosts: You ministers of His That do His will. Psalm cii.21

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3 U- Dedication N 'ruff' x 3. SID I 5 'xi it V1 X ' is - I f-'li' . 1' -I4 - , s .L ,K 9 I! .-1 9 5 L Q4 ', ' f M f -'H .f lif s-... 3 Z' H .uf - ft fit 4-1 , . ff Q . 1 Z 11. , . 'av' 5' ' . 5 5' cn 5 00 so H f-: Ca' 5 'fi Cf' 5. UJ ,... 5 o fu -s 2. '4 Q-1 cn 92 o 99 C+ cn 9' God is infinitely good, and from Him come all good things. In the beginning God created the angels-to share His happiness, to dwell with Him in heaven, praising, giving glory. Then He made man and gave him a beautiful earth on which to dwell. But the diffusion of His love still did not cease. He wanted to be sure His creatures would one day attain happiness with Him. So He placed at their disposal a means-a glorious, triumphant means, the Church, and in it He placed militant leaders. One day as He looked down from His great throne in that distant realm, He saw a young school with great ambitions and high ideals-a part of His Church. It had accomplished much with a kind, loving Bishop to guide, a most capable principal to rule, and understanding teachers to advise. - But there were even greater things to be achieved. So, in His great goodness, He sent someone among them, on March 1, 1935, someone who was to give just the added bit of strength and inspiration that would lead Aquinas to new, unconquered heights. This new friend was of such a dynamic persontlity, he was such a staunch supporter of all that was near to them, that the students found in him a delightful superior-one to be loved, trusted, reveredg with his easy friendliness he became at once a definite part of their school existence. However, he had another mission, identical with Christ's, to direct then spiritual lives. Thus it was, that his greatest service to Aquinas was a spiritual favor. He instilled into the school a spirit of loving, compelling, triumphant Catholic Action! Through his efforts Aquinas became a sort of watchword in sodality lnstory as exemplified by its active all-school organization and the suc- cessful annual Marian Congresses. In CYO activities he assumed unusual, magnificent leadership as general director in the diocese of La Crosse. Thus scholastically, socially, and spiritually, he became a profound influence on the young lives of these students. And as their debt to him increased, their admiration and fondness for him grew. If they could but show their appreciation in some way. Then God looked down once again. He saw their desire and this, their effort. It was so little in return for so much. But he would under- stand. He would accept it as a fervent Thank you. So to him, His Excellency the most Reverend Bishop William R. Ibn-hsusss xxx-...s Page 6