Aquinas High School - Aquinian Yearbook (Augusta, GA)

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Our ZJItanh4 TO THE FACULTY Brother Claude, F.M.S. Principal SENIOR BOYS listen intently as Brother Claude explains the technique of poetry. The students regretted the transfer of Brother Norbert but welcome Brother Claude as new principal. A simple “thank you” is not enough tor our brave faculty. In saying “brave”, we do not imply that these Sisters and Brothers are the modern day counterparts of Joan or Arc and Alexander the Great. But as God only knows, they are “brave”. To face the youth of to- day, to guide them in seeking Truth, to foster in them the virtues for a strong and morally healthy citizenship is indeed quite a job for our brave faculty. To teach is not enough ; to instill and to inspire are the requirements for truly qualified teachers. In a day of modern materialism, tension and preju- dice, our teachers come prepared with weapons of humility, kindness, justice, and liberalism. As these linked with understanding, form the building blocks of a truly Catholic education, we, at Aquinas are fortunate that our parents and teachers are making it possible. With a fervent hope that Aquinas will continue to be blessed with such “brave” souls among its teaching ranks, we extend to you, our faculty, a sincere “thank Sister Mary James, C.SJ. Principal SISTER MARY JAMES watches the Freshmen Class as they diligently drill in Latin grammar.

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3n cApprecia tion We, the seniors of 1959, are deeply indebted for the outstanding leadership and personal guidance given us so gen- erously and willingly by Father Ralph E. Seikel. Under his capable leadership and shining example, we have been given the opportunity of having our steps lead upon the path of a successful Christian life. His Christlike manner and devoted interest in the success of Aquinas has inspired and encouraged each one of us to lead. For this our gratitude is ever- lasting; our ideals, higher; our aims, more zealous. Thus, it is for this fervent devotion, that we express our heart-felt appreciation to a wonderful man of God. To you, Father Seikel, our thanks. 3n Clat t Father Seikel amusingly drives home a point to the Senior boys in Religion Class. J4appy (Sirthday, Beaming in surprise, Father Seikel looks over his birthday gifts presented by the student body.

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The Junior class lis- tens to Confederate Songs during Sister Carmelita’s class in American History. Sister M. Cormelita, C.S.J. Brother Giles instructs the Sophomores in the exploits of Caesar in ancient Rome. Brother Giles, F.M.S. Sister M. Bernard, C.SJ. Sister M. Bernard points out the won- drous workings of the human heart of the sci- entific-minded Juniors.