West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School - Gleam Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Fdiio rid! OR years, it was only a dream-this magnificient institution of ours. It was proposed and contemplated long before its corner-stone was laid, and as it slowly grew into being, so the spirits soared of those who had-dreamed it. -It was a project to be dwelt on with deepest consideration, it was to be, indeed, a sacred place. When the day of its occupancy arrived, with what delight did its pupils enter itl With what feelings of pride did they inspect itl Unsurpassed in structure, modern in every sense of the word, THE WEST PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL rears its newly crowned head above its fellow-buildings at the corner of Forty-fifth and Chest- nut Streets. Every improved feature of present-day architecture has been employed, everything that could contribute to the educational advantages of its occupants has been amply provided for. It is, in short, one of the best planned high schools in the city, and daily draws to its portals from scores of Catholic homes in South Philadelphia and West Philadelphia, fifteen hundred youthful knowledge seekers. What force was behind this great undertaking? It is the result only of dogged perseverance on the part of those most deeply and earnestly devoted to the mainte- nance of Catholic educatioh. To His Eminence, D. Cardinal Dougherty, Arch- bishop of Philadelphia, we Hrst extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for his unceasing zeal in promoting funds for its construction. To Reverend John J. Bonner, D.D., we owe deep appreciation for his personal care and guidance in all our achievements. To our beloved and respected assistant superintendent, Reverend Leo D. Burns, D.D., we extend heartiest congratulations for the capable manner in which he has steered our school through the first stage of its progress. To our Faculty, drawn from the Sisterhoods of St. Francis, Holy Child, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Joseph, Mercy, and Notre Dame, we owe and pay the devotion of grateful pupils to self-sacrificing teachers. The Class of ,28 has been rendered the great privilege-yea, the honor- of being the first Seniors, and the first to go forth in cap and gown from these portals. We have spent an enjoyable and, we trust, profitable, year under this hallowed roof, aware that we were the standard bearers, we strove to establish a worthy precedent for those: who are to follow, for we realized the responsibility of our position, and endeavored to fulfill its obligations, with the help of Him without whose aid, man's efforts must be 'ever futile. Our school has begun its career. It is our greatest desire that it shal'l be long-lived and successful-, and that each graduating class will hand down anquntarnished shield to future generations. Seqgnteen - ,N 0 .,, t fy

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Our Firyf Jlfass E HAD long anticipated the day when our beautiful auditorium, by the magic words of consecration, would become a second Calvary. To further this end an Altar Society was organized to provide the necessary equipment and a sucess- ful campaign furnished ample funds for the fulfillment of our long-cherished hope. When the student body answered the bell for assembly on the morning of January 24, 1928, they found the stage transformed into an appropriate setting for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The Altar of rich walnut, with touches of blue and red to relieve its sombre hue, had a scenic background that perfectly harmonized with ir. An awed silence reigned as our beloved rector appeared in the traditional vestments of Holy Church to offer, for the first time in the West Philadelphia Catholic Girls' High School, the unbloody sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Christ. Our joy was complete when Father Burns announced that Mass would be offered for the student body! In return we united our prayers to his, and begged our Eternal Father to bless abundantly the celebrant of the Mass, the.Faculty, and not alone the present pupils of this school, but all those who would hereafter be fortunate enough to enjoy its advantages. N ineleen