Academy of the Holy Angels - Angelus Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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THE 1932 ANCELUS MAIN ENTRANCE THE main entrance to our new Academy is approached by a formal mall, flanked on either side by a terraced lawn three hundred and fifty feet wide. As one advances toward the building, the mottled green English tile roof lends a soothing contrast to the red tones of the Persian brick. Two wide flights of stone steps lead to the open brick portico. Above the main door are symbols of wisdom, knowledge and understanding. On either side of the door are carved figures of Angels to guard the entrance. Entering the door, a wide stone stairs leads to the main hall, and to the English parlor. From September to June, after school hours, and during recreation periods, groups of girls and sisters could be seen, walking up and down the mall, and on the spacious portico, enjoying the pure, fresh, invigorating air which is our rich inheritance out here where the city ends. —Rosemary Purinton. '32. m

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To Our Archbishop WE hail our Chief, by Mother Church arrayed In robes episcopal. Thrice blest the morn When on thy brow her chrismed hands she laid With seal divine. But richer gifts adorn Thy altar-soul, where flames a beacon light Of holocaust. There grace hath subtly blent Rare dowerings of the Spirit's love and might With nature-gifts, the Priesthood to augment. And dear we hold thee for thy Christ-like ways. Thy sturdy, buoyant manhood, unafraid Of gathering mists, or lowering, sunless days That now men’s souls dismay, men's hopes invade. Thy hand's warm press, thy smile, thy cheery word. Like touch of garment hem. new life have stirred.

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THE 1932 ANGELUS ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS—NICOLLET FRONT VIEW On First Seeing Holy Angels HOW gloriously it stands! A vision splendid! The dream of years crystallized in salient, stalwart walls. A monument of zeal abiding, of faith enduring. Out where the city ends, alone, aloof, majestic, lifting its Gothic spire and gleaming cross heavenwards to smiling skies. Out where the country begins, on primal plain of God's entcmpled fields, nor dust, nor smoke, nor traffic hum disturb the student mind. Out where the heavens meet earth, with healing sun. and changeful skies, and flare of moon and stars. Out where a million birds at dawn trill matin hymns to God. and chant hosannas to the new-born day. Out where a cherub glides at eve. with taper bright, and tips the twinkling stars, as gently fades the day. Out where the King of Kings has found a new Home, a Tabernacle, where stands a choir of angels to bear our prayers to God. f 9]