Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School - Loughlinite Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Brother Joseph In 1921, Bishop Thomas Molloy launched a drive for $2,000,000 to further secondary education in the diocese. A great part of the appropriated funds we re utilized in the construction of a boy ' s high school, named in honor of the Most Reverend John Loughlin the first bishop of Brooklyn, who died in 1891. Our school ' s first principal, in 1933, was Brother Anthony of Mary. Previously he had been director of Saint James before its demise. The monu- mental task of transplating the community from Saint James to Loughlin was undertaken by this director. It was he who established the standards and general tone still prevalent to this very day. That a new school have as many varied activities as did Loughlin in its infancy is quite unusual. But Brother Anthony considered after-school activi- ties as important as regular scholastic pursuits in the development of the complete man. It was Brother Anthony who was largely responsible for the tremendous amount of spirit exhibited by all the Loughlin men down through the years. During the depression years, Loughlin proceeded slowly but ever forward in gaining stature and a reputation largely due to its competent administration under Brother Anthony. Before the new school had celebrated its tenth anni- versary, the foundations of world peace began crumbling, ominous war clouds overshadowed Europe and America, and the people of three continents were flung into another war to end all wars. The school did its little part with various drives and contests to help bolster morale of the men overseas. Many of its graduates gave their lives in defense of our nation ' s freedom. Eniwetok, Dunkirk, Pearl Harbor. How these distant lands aroused patriotic fervor! Day by day the classes grew smaller and smaller, as more students left to join the corps. Brother Cassian Marcellus realized that there was history and mathematics to be learned. He kept the morale high and after four years we were victorious across the seas and victorious at home as another graduating class re- ceived its hard-earned diplomas. With the truce-signing in 1945, things returned to normal all over the country, but the enthusiasm of the school and its students never slackened. Brother Aquilinus Joseph, with his famous slogan, Loyalty to Loughlin, stepped up the various programs throughout the school and gave even more meaning to the life of the true Christian man. It was he who instituted Vocational Guidance program which directed the talents of the graduates to full realization. Due to his avid interests and the inspiration he instilled in the athletes, Bishop Loughlin rose to heights in the sport world never before achieved. He served as a fitting example of the type of man who has made Loughlin what it is today. The advent of 1948 saw the arrival of Brother Anastasius Benedict, Loughlin ' s fourth headmaster. For the following six years he continued admirably in the footsteps of his predeces- sors. His tenure saw the institution of several cultural and intellectual pursuits. He placed a greater emphasis on scholastic Brother Benedict endeavors while not minimizing the school ' s athletic program. Among his innovations were the establishment of Loughlin ' s choral society, and the further expansion of the Scholarship Club. It was mainly through his efforts that Loughlin engendered the respect of all those who came in contact with it. Brother Barnabus Paul, a former faculty member, re- turned in 1954 as principal, and once again served the student body in the capacity of counselor and friend. Carrying on in the footsteps of his predecessor, he was determined to elevate the school ' s scholastic standards to an even higher degree. He set about furthering Loughlin ' s reputation and renown in all fields of academics. Together with Brother Edward, the vice-principal, Brother Paul conducted an efficient and well-run institution conducive to the acquirement of scholarship. Unfortunately for the student body Brother Paul was called to Rome by the Superior-General for higher study at the Mother House, an honor which he merited by his many years of loyalty and devotion to the cause of Catholic education. Three years ago Brother Basil Stephen was appointed prin- cipal; many were instantly reminded of the days of Lough- lin ' s forceful beginning under Brother Anthony. Here once again was a leader who con- sidered no obstacle insuperable. Loughlin is the best, we can- not be beaten became the familiar by- word. The first time we heard the challenge, we rallied ' round the standard and decided to show that we are the best. Not only was our skill in sports once again manifested by the teams ' desire to win and by the renewed interest shown on the part of their many supporters, but we began setting newer and greater records in the field of scholarship. I chal- lenge you to become the best, said Brother Stephen; we. accepted the challenge. St. John Baptist de LaSalle once wrote: We shall cease to toil when all are won. The winning of all is not a task to be completed within the lifetime of one man. It is the work of the Church in every century. It has been the work of the Christian Brothers in the classrooms since their foundation. It will be the work of all those who follow the footsteps of St. LaSalle in the future. Brother Paul

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Brothers advance cause of education in America I adore in all things the will of God in my regard. These were the words uttered by Saint John Baptist de la Salle on his deathbed. The date— April 7, 1719, Good Friday. How emblematic of the future of his then infant order, destined one day to become the largest religious order of men in the Church solely devoted to the instruction of youth. From humble beginnings in a small school in seventeenth century France, the Christian Brothers, despite trials and set- backs, have emerged as the embodiment of the true Christian spirit. The enormous expansion of the Brothers of the Christian Schools throughout the world came as a result of the foresight and courage of men who envisioned the need for a religious order to educate in Christian principles the sons of the working class. This vision was brought to realization on the North American Continent when Calvert Hall was founded in Baltimore in 1845, one hundred and fifteen years ago. ■ Calvert Hall was co-founded B ' i by Brother Francis, the first . J J M American Brother, who re- m ' I Eg ceived the habit in 1842. ■■■■ 4 H E yen tnen tne Brothers and j 3sS their teaching were in great tf»9j demand, as Brother Francis himself wrote to the Superior Brother Anthony General: . . .we began two classes ... we have one hundred students ... I had to refuse a good number . . . not to overcrowd the classes ... the pastor could not contain his. joy at seeing the establishment open. Despite opposition from all sides Calvert Hall and the community grew. The program was expanded all through the United States, not least among all the districts was New York. In 1848, Bishop Dubois of New York wrote to a friend, I have the sorrow of witnessing an abundant harvest rotting in the earth for lack of Apostolic laborers. It was into this field that the Christian Brothers entered. After a twenty-two day steamship journey, four Brothers embarked on a new horizon full of faith and hope in the future. New Yorkers of the 1840 ' s were accustomed to strange sights, but many stopped to gape at the spectacle of three Christian Brothers, in long black robes, white rabats and tri- cornered hats upon their heads, riding on top of a coach up Canal Street. The fourth, guarding the baggage, followed in a cart. About this time, a man named Francis Barat, later Brother John Chrysostom, who lived sixty years in the order, became the first American to join the order in the New York province. His first contact with the Brothers was made by giving lessons in English to newly-arrived freres. Three more joined this little group in 1849. Bishop Hughes, then Bishop of New York, suggested a formal cere- mony for the induction of new Brothers. This was accom- plished, Bishop Hughes himself presiding in the old Saint Patrick ' s cathedral, on Pentecost Monday, 1849. It was mainly due to the efforts of Brother John Chry- sostom that the parochial school system, which is still faith- fully carried on by the Brothers of this district, was begun more than a century ago, a fitting remembrance to Brother John, pioneer and first novice of New York. Their first New York school was Saint Vincent ' s. Many of the neighboring clergy looked upon this as an experiment, but this was proven erroneous, as within a few short months their work progressed more and more, till their toils pro- duced tangible evidence of their ability. For in July of 1849, a contest of questions and answers was held whose results amazed the Bishop. At this time the Brothers were congratulated on their achieve- ment. Faith and zeal had con- quered all the barriers that challenged the success of that valiant band of pioneers. The future loomed bright and hopeful. As immigration totals in- creased, the need for more educational facilities was pointed out. The first metropolitan community house was completed in 1849 and the Brothers moved from their temporary quarters on Howard Street. The Brothers expanded their apostolate in the parochial school field by taking charge of St. Patrick ' s School. St. Stephen, St. Mary, and St. Francis Xavier parishes all built schools having the Brothers as faculty. St. Joseph ' s and St. Stephen ' s were staffed by the Brothers in 1855 and 1866 respectively. Brother Cassian

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Most Honored Brother Nicet Joseph Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Reverend Brother Charles Henry, Ph.D. Provincial of the Long Island-New England District of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Reverend Edward Burke Spiritual Director of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School