Northeast Catholic High School - Falcon Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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it xe- THE VERY REVEREND Dominico Balducelli, O.S.F.S., on his recent tour of the Oblate Provinces, visited North on October thirteenth. He is the Superior General of all the Oblates throughout the world. Students representing the various language courses gave Father Gen- eral a warm welcome in the foreign tongues of Italian, French, German, and Spanish. In return, this model of the Salesian way of life gave us a wonderful address in French, and a holiday. THE VERY REVEREND William D. Buckley, Cl former teacher at North, is Provincial of the American Oblates. From his office in Wilm- ington, Delaware, Father directs the activities of the Sons of Saint Francis de Sales. Under Father BuckIey's leadership, the Oblates have made great progress in the United States. Their ultimate powers reign ever us Since their founding in 1869, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales have worked unsellishly in furthering the cause of the Catholic Education of Youth. Under the patronage of St. Francis de Sales, these disciples of Christ have inculcated in us the truths of our faith, and the fundamentals of priceless education. With this education they have instilled in us a spirit which enables us to be champions even in defeat. To train us to be Catholic gentlemen has always been their motto. We know that they have performed their obligations diligently and faithfully. While building our character, they have won our confidence and esteem. Their affability, cheerfulness and assistance will never be forgotten by the class of fifty-six. We owe these men of God an inestimable obligation of gratitude for what we are and what we hope to be. And as we depart, we want to humbly thank them, our teachers . . . but most of all, our friends . . . The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.

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'QF' is FATHER JOHN HAYDT, a graduate of our Alma Mater, serves on Monsignor ReilIy's staff as Assistant Superintendent of Diocesan Schools. His wide interest in both grade and high school affairs has made us feel a little proud of this true Falcon. May other Falcons fly as high in the service of God. r ' , FATHER JOHN GRAHAM is an Assistant Super- intendent of Schools. His duties in the edu- cation of Catholic youth in our Archdiocese have been performed with great accuracy. He is a graduate of West Catholic High, our friendly rivals from 46th and Chestnut. May God shower you with many blessings for your fine work, Father. A SPECIAL PRIDE of ours is Father Frederick Stevenson who is also an Assistant Superin- tendent of Archdiocesan Schools. As one of our alumni, he has wrought us much good. With such graduates as he, we certainly can see why our school is the largest and best in the world. udminisl aio s

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YY g X Q il' F1 r . S' if A Z xv' ,ae ww f n u 'vit . P .Gill HQ. 'Q ' - -as .YQ , . .Q l' o T ' . 'iv' CANON J. FRANCIS TUCKER has the distinction of being the first American Oblate, This celebrated priest was the Retreat Master at North for twenty years, so he is well loved and always welcome here. On his recent visit to America Father was accompanied by royalty, Prince Rainier, lll, the Sovereign of the Principality of Monaco. Father Tucker is the personal chaplain to the Prince, and so must live many miles across the sea, but we know that the memory of North Catholic will continue to reign long in his heart. CONGRATU- LATIONS on the GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY of your RELIGIOUS PROFESSION, Father.