St Vincents Seminary - Vincentian Yearbook (Montebello, CA)

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As my life goes on, I believe somehow some- thing ' s changed — a part of me. During the past four years my life has changed, and St. Vincent ' s has been a very definite part of that change, a change for the better. St. Vincent ' s will always be a part of me also, because of the many gifts of love, friendship, time, and patience given to me. For all these gifts, I give my heartfelt thanks. Fr. Windsor, Joe, Phil, Ralph, J.R., Joe P., I ' ll always treasure your spe- cial gifts of friendship. Thanks also to my family for their support and love. I ' ve always considered good-bye to be a rather simple word. We all us e it many times every day, but now I have to say it to people that I love, and it ' s not easy. So instead of truly saying good- bye, I say the word in the light sense we use it every day, over the phone and at the door. How could I say good-bye to the people and the place that have become so much a part of my life? St. Vincent ' s will always be in my heart and prayers. . .1 love you. . .thank you. . good-bye. ; I

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hey will tell about all your goodness, and sing about your kindness. merciful, slow to become angry and full of constant love. He is good to everyone and has compassion to all he made. I I N These past four years will be with me forever. It seems like just yesterday that I packed up and came to check out exactly what a seminary was all about and to see if I had a vocation to the priesthood. During these four years, I have learned a great many things, especially about community life. I have also grown in wisdom and love for God. There are many people I wish to thank. First of all, my family, for standing with me through thick and thin. . los amo. I wish to thank my class, Ralph, Joe, Mike, and Phil and all my past classmates, who are not forgotten. Good luck to next year ' s student body, especially to the class of ' 80. St. Vincent ' s is blessed with a truly great faculty. Thank you all, past and present, for your pa- tience, concern, and wisdom. There are many others who deserve to be men- tioned—Ruben H., Mike C, Anna P., The Chain Gang, Las Hermanas Josefinas, the Friends of St. Vincent, all those who supported the team, and the Kenoak Street Gang — to mention just a few. Thank you all. Most especially, THANK YOU, GOD, for all Your love and for bringing me to S.V.S.

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The Lord is righteous in all he does, merciful in all his acts. He is near to all who call to him with sincerity. He supplied the needs of all who fear him; he hears their cry and save; them. I will always praise the Lord; let all creatures praise his holy name FOREVER! ■C3 f5 It is I who must sometimes walk Life ' s path alone; but knowing that You are here with me has made my sojourn All the easier. I aspire to grasp the star that shines Within me; and to never forget from When I invisioned its beauty. It is difficult to leave behind something so familiar to you; yet my parting from S.V.S. will lead me to new horizons and new challenges. My sojourn at S.V.S. has been filled with times of both joy and sorrow. If I were to live my high school years over, I would not alter one moment, not one friend. I thank the four men who have shared their friend- ship with me. Thank you J.R., Joe, Ralph and Mike. Thank you Mom, Dad, Gabe, Uncle Morris, Auntie Frances, and Anna for your love and sup- port. I am grateful to everyone who has helped me throughout my four years here at S.V.S. Good luck to the class of ' 80. Joe Roach, don ' t let the God Squad end. Gratitude and much laud go to my professors. Thanks and a lot of love to my estrella. My greatest thanks go to my Lord who has willed all this to be. May God bless you all. 100