Gonzaga High School - Aetonian Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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evotion to Sodality Ruled godierd Both ferdonal 1 - li Ist row: M. Hurley, J. Fenlon, L. Becka, A. Notargiacomo, C. Liekweg, P. Devine. 2nd row: W. DeRossett, W. Hall, J. Brinker fPrefectJ, J. Macfarlane fVice-Prefectj, Mr. McG0ldrick, S.J., E. Lilly, C. Bohan, G. Gallahorn, A. Drance. 3rd row: C. Galligan, Hofmann, W. Schoeni, T. Felker, J. Ring, J. Klish, J. Mazzuchi, T. Buckley, C. Neeley. 4th row: C. Beard, J. Eustace, G. Ruppert, J. Freeman, T. Gessner, B. Cabell, W. Veeder, F. Sullivan, T. Pollard. Ad Jesum, Per Mariam -this is the worldwide motto of the Sodality toward which all Sodalists concentrate their entire efforts. By these words they cultivate a deeper love of Almighty God through a greater under- standing of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In aiming for this end, no sacrifice is too great, no obstacle so acute that it cannot be overcome. The Sodalist is willing to sacrifice everything in order to become a true Apostolic leader and missionary of Christ. For all Freshman Sodalists, the year is spent incorpo- rating a knowledge of the Sodality, while living its rules. The probation period is spent learning the fundamentals of the Sodality, especially the observance of the rules, and cultivating a zealous love for Almighty God. This year the probation period has been extended from Fresh- man year alone to include the first half of Sophomore year. The Freshman Sodalists have completed this year of probation under the direction of Mr. Barber, S.J. During the early part of second year the Sophomores further developed their interior life and by carrying on the work begun in the Freshman year. Also during this time great stress was given to the study of the Mass. Later, after they took the temporary Act of Consecra- tion the Sophomore Sodalists, under the leadership of Fr. John B. McGee, S.J., began the secondary duties of a Sodalist, that of becoming an Apostolic leader. They participated in panel discussions with Sodalists of other schools on timely Sodality topics. They also began work- ing in the Christianform. Step by step the Sophomore Sodalists have been trained in the rules and duties of the Sodality and have truly begun to live a Sodality Way of Life. The Junior Sodalists this year have centered their spiritual lives around a closer imitation of Christ. Through a thorough understanding of Christ's life, the Junior Sodalists have been able to draw closer to Him in their devotion. Since it is the essential duty of the Junior Sodality to develop into a true Apostolic leader the Juniors guided by Mr. Greene, S.J., undertook a greater number of Apostolic projects. They worked in the St. Vincent de Paul project and also at the Junior Red Cross. However the most important undertaking of the year has been the publication of the Sodalist, a newspaper printed exclusively for Sodalists. The Junior Sodalists have aptly and successfully integrated the Sodal- ity Way of Life with the principal work of Junior year. During the past year the aim of the Senior Sodalists was to achieve greater personal sanctity while preparing

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anal 04,904 iofic Jffofinedd if Junior Sodality officers, G. Slocum, J. Michalowicz, J. English, C, Beard and J. Macfarlane are two of the Senior Sodalists, who and B. Roache, discuss with moderator Mr. Greene, S.J., plans spend one afternoon a week, helplng out at the Barney Youth Center. for the next meeting. Junior Soclality: lst row: G. Slocum QSecr.j, B. Roache fPref.j, Mr. Greene, S.J., J. English QV. l'res.j, J. Michalowicz Q'I'reas.j, K. Fitz- gerald. 2nd row: M. Nugent, M. Jordan, K. MacCarthy, R. Sullivan. 3rd row: T. Hardy, F. Breen, R. Harris, H. Lilly. -on 77