All Saints Cetral High School - Saint Yearbook (Bay City, MI)

Page 8 text:

 l am a firm believer in Catholic School Educa- tion. Why ? My experience of 20 years of formal Catholic school education has been so positive and life-giving to me. According to the most recent research available, the more Catholic school education a person has: 1) the person is more hopeful; 2) the person is more racially tolerant; 3) the person is more accepting of changes in life, religion, society, and the world; 4) the person is more likely to remain steady in the practice of his faith when older. Obviously there are exceptions to these findings, but for the most part they are generally true. I find them to be in my life, especially being a hopeful person. With threats of nuclear destruction, pollution, waste of natural resources, social and economic turmoil, it becomes apparent that we are in need of people who are hope-filled. Those individuals who have a strong Catholic school education often radiate a deep, convincing attitude of hope in their lives. As a result I feel they are happier people who are able to cope with and handle the many vicissitudes of life. I strongly believe that Catholic Education offers a big plus to our society and our world. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been molded by my Catholic Education. Rev. Kevin N. Kerbawy — Chaplain From the earliest colonial times to the present, one of the strengths of American education has been the contributions of private educa- tion. Now many persons are again deepening their appreciation for private education. The preservation of a quality of education and the desire to retain religious and personal values are prime reasons for this renewed concern for private schools. Contrary to self-interest stereotypes, private schools have not been divisive, but have provided diversity with its benefits to society. Private elementary and secondary schools have existed in an important dual role with public schools to operate on many programs to benefit students, but also to provide a competition for each other. The tragedy would be any further diminution in private schools. Mr. William L. Rykhus Principal, All Saints

Page 7 text:

We, the students of All Saints High School, are proud that we attend a parochial school. Pa- rochial schools give students a greater understanding of Life and its various aspects than do public schools. Education in a private school is much more rewarding than an education in a public school. Private school teachers seem to take a greater and more per- sonal interest in the students’ future than public school teachers seem to. Attending a parochial school such as All Saints High School is definitely worth the expense and effort. Craig Goslin Senior One of the reasons I chose to come to All Saints was the school’s small size, compared to that of other area high schools. Through the course of this year, I have met and made many new friends through classes, lunch period and after school activities. One thing at All Saints that real- ly impresses me is the way stu- dents care and show concern for one another. They may not show it openly, but it comes through when it’s needed. I hope that during my next three years here at All Saints I will grow as an individual with God and my fellow classmates. Linda Won Freshman

Page 9 text:

Over the last eleven years, All Saints Cen- tral High School has become one of the most respected examples of Catholic edu- cation in Michigan. A source of pride for the entire Bay City community, All Saints Central has consis- tently maintained a tradition of the highest quality of scholastic and religious training, as well as a superb extra-curricular pro- gram. The number of priests, attorneys, doctors, dentists and even politicians who have graduated from All Saints Central are fine examples of this proud tradition. Indeed, graduates of All Saints Central are well pre- pared to assume positions of responsibility in all facets of today’s society. The many persons who have given of their time and talents to help found and estab- lish All Saints Central High School are to be commended. Their selfless efforts have re- sulted in the creation of an institution of learning of the highest caliber and one in which we all take pride.