Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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A Izzlllfii IJII IHI ll::I m-1 i ST. JOHN FISHER, BISHOP OF ROCHESTER, ENGLAND told, From thy new throne, Oh grocious Soint, look down upon this Be thou the stolwoirt guordion ot oll toithtul, young ond old: Throw o'er this See ot Rochester CI sovingi montle, true, Thot all its children toke the poth that Ieods to Him ond you. Lend too thine uid to those deor ones, who leod ond guord the flock, The Christlike, teorless prelotes, who thy deeds have not forgot: For those now gone, we osk your proyersg tor him who reigns the groce, Thot both the Shepherd ond the sheep moy see God toce to toce. Frederick Schlitzer ii' iquitjjdgiil lirj g'Jii:i twenty-t

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,,..--' Ai: J :nl 1 lll llm ,Q ir: F THEY WHO HAVE GONE AHEAD cc have lived my life , so wrote a great English poet, summing up what should be the aim and achievement of every mortal. But to live one's life does not of necessity mean to dwell upon this earth for three score and ten years. There is a higher and a nobler purpose in spending what- ever time has been allotted to us in so full and rich a manner as to render salvation to ourselves and inspiration to others. Never has this been more truly fulfilled than in the cases of four boys who were once freshmen in this present senior group but who have left our number to join God's heavenly choir. In his first year at Aquinas, Richard Doolin took his class and the school in general by storm. The boy had a way with him. Entering into activities with an enthusiasm that was contagious he did his level best. He proved himself a real booster for the school, being one of its most ardent supporters. Studies for him were but another obstacle to be hurdled and he proudly finished off the year with a membership in the Saint Thomas Club. During the summer he was drowned together with his younger brother, while swimming. Thus the brilliant future with us which was assured him vanished. A better one has taken its place. joseph Wilkins died when we were sophomores, about two years ago. Teachers found in him a conscientious student and a wholesome influence upon his classes. Schoolmates liked him for his attractive and winning personality. But although we have lost him, that spirit of cheerful application which he possessed will remain always with us. It is difficult to believe that he is gone, so quietly, as always, did he leave our midst. Our junior year was marked with a dual tragedy. Everyone knew and liked Robert Lane and it came as a shock to the whole class when we discovered that he had succumbed to pneumonia. Somehow it seemed that death could have no place in him. Yet God, in His infinite wisdom, took him away to greater joys, however deep the sorrow that his parting caused. Near the end of the year a lengthy sick- ness, which was ultimately to result in his death, claimed james Doyle. Still even to the very end that brave fighting spirit in him was battling vainly against a stronger force. He had the will to live for he had much for which to live. We can only bow our heads in resignation. Our schooling at Aquinas has as far as possible, taught us the meaning of death and eternity. These things, nevertheless, do not seem real to us until someone close to our hearts has been taken. There is a lesson to be gleaned from these four boys. Let us by all means take it praying that when our day of judgment comes we may go before the throne of God as bravely, as readily, and as iitly as they did. ALFRED BOYLAN. Q 'T 1'-1llli2.lllI IIV jr: i -1 lwenly-one

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I RAYMOND A. BAILEY JOSEPH F. BENNETT 1 1::l S, 'III III' I A FRANCIS B, ATTINASI RAYMOND F. BEAUCAIRE : 1 -1 Hirlory Club 3 F00ll1Hll 3, 4 : 1' Mufb Club 3, 4 -I Maroon and Wfbile 4 Smiling, shy, attractive, companionable Generous, poetic, athletic, kind JAMES F. BAGLEY Louis J. BEMISH Illaroon and Wbile 4 Ffenrb Club 4 Quiet, sociable, helpful, Youthful, appealing, sin- true cere, loyal ll Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Arele Board Orrbeslm, 1, 2, 3, 4 I-Iirlory Club 4 i Frank, courteous, musical, Irresistible, likeable, ear- frienclly nest, clean cut. AUGUST J, BARD0 ANTHONY F. BIANCHI HMO,-y Club 4 , Iuzliun Club 3, 4 Drumulic Club Y' Alert, keen, conscientious, Impulsive, , i-ff Steady tio s, well groo d K f' 1 f , i ,Xl 1 1 ,Q i - I - - - Q 2 ff 7 i 7 L-llfii C II II- E .. ll- : ' ,,,.. ,,i, twenty-zbree