Aquinas High School - Aquinian Yearbook (Augusta, GA)

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It is our great pleasure to introduce the following pages in the name of our beloved Archbishop O’Hara and Bishop McDonough. To these very dedicated men, we owe much. The existence of Aquinas High School was but a dream a few years ago. Now that dream looms before us, an existing reality. To thank them for keeping alive this dream and for putting their energies toward con- structing this reality would be small payment. Jdedication ARCHBISHOP GERALD P. O'HARA, D.D., J.V.D. In other ways, the people of the dio- cese of Savannah have benefitted from the constant work and prayer of both. VVe have grown spiritually, as also in charity, in education. The students of Aquinas will ever bear in mind a fond memory of their “shepherds” whose acts and thoughts always concerned their spiritual children. Let us thank God for them and the other wonderful leaders who guide us toward our eternal goal. MOST REV. THOMAS J. McDONOUGH, D.D.. J.C.O.

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With the passing of a great man, the world mourns and feels bereaved of a strong influence. Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius XII, was such a man. His spiritual wisdom and seemingly inexhaustible knowledge has guided Our Holy Mother Church for a number of years. The concern and love manifested by him to all, especially the young, was a sign of his fatherly kindness. He was a man of the twentieth century, a man of education, but above all, a man of God. To his memory, we the students of Aquinas High School dedicate this very material offering hoping that in some possible w'ay we have aided in the extension of his writings — words which profess the wise and loving advice of a father to his children. Trusting in God, we also pray that the world in the future will remember this man, not only for himself but for the more glorious reason that for a brief time, he was the Vicar of Christ on earth. 3n Atemoriam

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cAdminU tra tion There are many people who do a great deal of work behind the scenes, so to speak. Yet they are a very necessary and vital part to the successful operation of any organiza- tion. Even though Archbishop O’Hara re- sides in Great Britain in his capacity as Apos- tolic Delegate, we at Aquinas benefit from his prayers and spiritual guidance. The administration of Aquinas High School has been placed in the capable hands of Reverend John Cuddy, who also supervises the other Catholic schools. Father Cuddy has given his all to insure a complete, sound Catholic system of education for Aquinas. The pastors meet quite frequently to discuss matters pertaining to the spiritual and financial needs of the stu- dents from their parishes.