Archmere Academy - Patio Yearbook (Claymont, DE)

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7fze aww, THE VERY REV. DANIEL F. HURLEY, O. PRAEM Headmaster of Archmere Prior of Immaculate Conception Priory,

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:if is , JS- g MCL.: The Archmere Escuteheon ARCHMEREfS COAT-OF-ARMS is such an emblematic design that each symbol has a special significance. The shield itself is divided by the vertical center line into two major fields, the sinister and the dexter. These sides were so designated in medieval times when such emblems were carried on shields as a means of identification. The insignia faced outward, so that in reality, when one gazes on the escutcheon, the sinister actually is on the right and the dexter is seen on the left. Each of the elemental fields is divided into minor sections by the angular parallel lines forming a chevron, upon which are three pairs of arched trees to represent Archmere. At the fond of the shield, in the dexter portion, is the personal heraldic emblem of the Rt. Rev. B. H. Pennings, O. Praem.. who together with the Most Rev. Edmund Fitzmaurice, Bishop of Wilming- ton, whose emblem is the emerald struck in the sinister portion, was the founder of Archmere. Above the chevron in the sinister is the orb or world encoiled by a serpent whose head is crushed by the Crown of the Mother of God, to whom Arch- mere, under the title of her Immaculate Conception, is dedicated. The arms of St. Norbert, Count of Gennep, are on the opposing dexter above the chevron. These are four shears in the angles of St. Andrew's Cross. Sur- mounting this design is one of a crescent between the fleur-de-lis, the design of the Norbertine Order. The fleur-de-lis denote the affiliation of the Order to France, where it originated, while the crescent demonstrates dedication to the Blessed Virgin. Beneath the shield is the Archmere motto, Pietate et Scientian- with devotion and knowledge.

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DURING our four years at Archmere the administration has seen no great changes. In our Freshman year, Father Savageau, Father McDonell, and Mr. John Fleck were the teachers who are no longer at Arch- mere. With our Sophomore term came Father Diny, Father Hinkes, Father Vanderheiden, and Mr. John Cabrey. Mr. Cabrey left us, and in his place for our Junior semesters we were taught by Father Hoffman. During our reign as exalted Seniors, Mr. John Mullins and Mr. Harry Wendel were our new teachers. Both priests and laymen have helped to make our Archmere years the happiest We have experienced, and it is with heavy hearts that we bid them adieu, both as pupils and friends. i Z, -. REV JUSTIN E DINY O. PRAEM. MR. L ONARD J. FARMER Mathematics Athletzc Director cie , Coach ,. VND-J 5 rss!