St Mary Preparatory High School - Eagle Yearbook (Orchard Lake, MI)

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n this centennial year of the tirst mas- sive immigration of Poles to America, the Eagle of 1954 proudly dedicates this ume to American Catholics of Polish Des vol- cent who for one hundred years have enriched American culture by preserving the traditions and customs of their forefathers. 7 Q

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The clail r October is a must in fh O VY uring the momh of ife at St. Mary's is indeed ideal forthe young man whose goal is spiritual, intellectual, and physical maturity. Each season of the year brings with it new religious exercises, new aca- demic endeavors, new social activities, and new athletic pastimes. The traditions and customs brought into being through many years grow and develop with each new graduating class, with each new Freshman class. While retaining the best of the old, youth forges on with the best of the new. Autumn is the season of introduction. New students become acquainted with old, class schedules, courses, professors, residences are changed from those ofthe previous year. The ' ' ' ' h db ll opening retreat ushers in a revitalized spirit of piety and holiness. Football, softball, an a and tennis occupy the free moments. Hikes through the country-side around the near-by lakes fill the autumn afternoons free from classes. The evenings of October are spent in Rosary devo- tions to Our Lady. Freshman initiations come to a rollicking close at the annual Halloween Gaudeamus a term the man of St. Mary's soon learns to use when speaking of his parties. And on the last Sunday of October the Mission Society holds its annual Mission Rally. As the ' ' ' D b' d r swiththe days trip by, the young man enioys the free day which All Saints ay rings an p ay universal Church on All Souls Day. The gray of autumn soon turns to the black and white contrasts of winter snow and death. ST. MARY'S Y ecitation of fhe Rom d e rchard Lake Tradition of the STU en f 1-he activities - ' e o Stamp collecting lS:: MiSs5on Crusade.