Catholic Central High School - Spires Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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M . . Ot!! -me sxaaw. sz., 2-OW B. - A key to Christian Living WJSQQV ,. 01 U bfi 3 . The key, rich in symbolism, basically signifies power- power to open, to close, to possess, to deprive, to interpret, ' to atune. All of these powers have become our heritage through Catholic education. Catholic has not opened to us M the doors of Truth and Knowledge by closing against us' those of Falsehood and Error, but rather by teaching us to know Truth, to posses lt, and use It to fight Falsehood and Error. Our mind, spirit,and body have been trained to meet the day when we must enter a career, a profession, or a vocation, prepared to carry on a successful living in peace- ful brotherhood with our fellowman. A Christian moral and spiritual life, possessed of the in- tegrity of Faith and the steadfast love of God, which makes us look beyond this life to our final goal and purpose - F this is the key to Christian living X i ill v wi iw SQNiSll T Q Ellis s N53 T xi QE is l

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C C Players li? A new club, the C.C. Players, ioined the ranks ofthe organiza- Gaius my son . . . Stephen, R. Crompton Claudia, P. Molter, March P. Miller, Gaius, C. Gold smith, Pilate, J. Byington. Officers of C.C. Players: J Neuhaus, P. Miller, J. Mc Gavin, K. Rohloff. tions at Catholic Central in l955. Begun in February, it present- ed a timely Lenten dramatization, The Crown of Thorns. Credited with guiding the club is Sister M. Adorine, assisted by the following officers: President, John McGavin, Vice-Presi- dent, Pat Miller, Secretary, Kay Rohlott, and Treasurer, John Neuhaus. Music Graduate Mary Werk gave a Piano Graduation Re- cital May 8, at the St. Cecilia Music Studios, Ransom, N. E. Rt. Reverend Msgr. Wm. J. Murphy conferred the honor. Mary played a ten-piece memorized program, including a Bach Prelude and Fugue, three movements of a Beethoven Sonata and pieces from the Romantic and Modern Periods of Music. Mary was the first Diploma Candidate in Grand Rapids to enter the National Guild's Piano Playing Auditions. Yea, music is the prophet's art, Among the gifts that God hath sent, one of the most magnificent. 65

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Front row: M. Grahs, K. Howe, P. Zcimiara, M. Bursley, J. Golec, D. Burt, Sr. Anna Marie O.P., T. Brzozowski, A. Meholic G Pulaski J Bydolek, A. Babinski, B. Meinke, J. Watson, J. Van Male, R. Cole, P. Clare, J. Lo Fatta. Second row: R. Hitlis, D. Kampfshulte, R. Jachim, R. Campbell, R. Crompton, B. Craig. SCENE FROM PIRATES OF PENZANCE Major General, J. Schneider, Pirate King, R. Wisneskig Chorus Pirates F Kozal R west Rogmku, R. sukoioska, R. Kerwin, cms, K. Quinn, c. Homfich, P imma Glee Club The West Catholic Chorus of for- ty-five voices, under the direction of Sr. M. Michael, S.S.N.D., staged the operetta Pirates of Pen- zance in Saint Adalbert Audi- torium. It was a praiseworthy presentation. Rev. Joseph Murphy revised and edited the dialogue of the popular Gilbert and Sullivan op- eretta, and also coached the players.