Chaminade High School - Eagle Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

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CITIZENSHIP The faculty, the first line of defense of our school, has indeed accomplish- ed a task. They have inculcated in us as well as those before us an inherent pride of civic duty and a fundamental knowledge of governmental action. Through- out our four years our teacher has become the example for us to follow. He has tried to convey a well-balanced estimate of the value of true American- ism to us who look to him for guidance and adviceg and we think he has succeeded admirably for we really appreciate our government. With the ultimate ideal of salvation of souls in view our faculty has guided us, who come under their vigilant watchfulness, in cautious yet friend- ly manner according to the precepts of God and country in the path toward true citizenship. To have us apply our civic knowledge into practical everyday life has been the aim of our teachers and indeed through the multiple social courses they have offered they see their objective come to life. We have been taught to serve and help our fellowmen by these examples of virile manhood. For this and all other lessons we wish to express our sin- cere gratitude and undying loyalty to the code which the faculty has im- parted to us in such an unselfish and kindly manner. Our association with these men has imparted to us the elemental req- uisites of fine character, preparing us for the bumpy roads that lie ahead, giving us much needed confidence and instilling within us the highest of moral standards in dealing with others. As the Chaminade graduate gazes in retrospect at the manifold evidences of his Alma Mater's progressive educational policy he realizes what cease- less efforts are made to make the Chaminade man, a Catholic without fear, and an American without reproach: he realizes also his indebtedness to the Society of Mary for his priceless upbringing along the narrow path established by the Saviour. RAYMOND E KUZMA, s. M. JOHN F. HALL, s. M. BERNARD A. NEUBAUER, s. M. 44444-V-444444

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6' xii VINLENT A PLASSENTHAL, s. M. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Thus do these Missionaries of Mary be- gin their courses in religion each morning of the year. Theirs is the duty to instruct Catholic youth in the dogma and morals of their Church, and since this course is the most im- portant of all it is placed first on the days program. Religion being taught for twelve years, special ability is re- quired to afford the student an in- teresting course of study. Convinced that the influence of the Virgin Im- maculate will widen through the cen- turies and conquer all, these men, have imparted to us the thrill of living for the Eternal and Infinite. To these teachers of the word of Christ we feel most indebted, for their invaluable spiritual guidance during these years of our youth, for having formed the foundation of our lives as Catholic Americans. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 T RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION iffy WM JG ,iffy if' I Top: ROBERT A. BADER, s. M. Center: MR. GEORGE M. EARLY Bottom: NORBERT STURM, s. M,

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THE SENIORS Commencement! How richly significant is this word! How brief, yet how conclusive! For this exercise marks a great event in the lives of ninety- one boys. It marks a change from boyhood to man- hood. Four years ago we were inaugurated as stu- dents of Chaminadeg now, having served as worth- ily as we were able, our term has expired. With four vital years of learning behind us we are now on our own. Some will pursue the quest for knowl- edge in a school of higher learning, but the major- ity will enter directly a new kind of school-a school of experience. Graduation is more than the reception of a diploma garbed in cap and gown - verily, it denotes a spirit of personal achievement and unbars the rocky mountain paths which lead to the highest peaks. We will leave that life made dear through associations at Chaminade and we will go forth as men, steeled in Catholic principles, and confident in our destinies. EMERGE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 T JOHN Dzscx-I, STANLEY CHMIEL, Standing: RAY KENZIK