Central Catholic High School - Scepter Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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7fzey .faq lawn 7fae1?L .fiua Victor Cooper John Dougher Warren Gentry Fred Jacobson x ,. xx Leo Roy Michael Regan XX James McNett Robert Lester 'Ir 'lr if ir IN THE gallant fight to bring peace to our World, eight alumni of Central have sacrificed their lives on the battlefield. Though We grieve at their death, We are proud of Our Boys for their devotion to God and Country. uk ir I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Re- public for which it stands: one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 'A' 'lr I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth. and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord. Vlfho was conceived by the Holy Ghost .......

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ian WHEN a man is cited for bravery, the citation generally relates how he surpassed what was expected of him in the line of duty, lf anyone at Central has ever surpassed what could reason- ably have been expected of him, it is Central's first principal, Father Schaefers. The first principal of Central High School might have been expected to show devotion to his school. Father Schaefers has literally lived for Central. The first principal might have been expected to sacrifice time and comfort. Father Schaefers has sacrificed himself. The first prin- cipal might have been expected to show interest in his students. Father Schaefers has regarded every boy as though he were the only boy at Central, Central's outstanding virtue is not appreciation. That is because Centrals population is young, and appreciation is more apt to be a virtue of later life. Still, we of Central do appreciate many things, even when we dont show it, More than anything else we appreciate the man the Arch- bishop gave us as our first principal. When Father Schaefers blames us, we are usually blameworthy. When he praises us, we can be sure his praise is sincere. Whether he praises or blames us, one thing is evident: Father Schaefers' motive is always to make us better than we are. Probably that is why we like him and feel Central is so safe in his hands. Central, we said, sometimes shows appreciation. This is one of those times. Our appreciation takes the form of dedicating to our principal the I945 Scepter. We have tried to make this a great book, Father, because we believe Central is great. We believe that most of that greatness is due to you, Central's leader.