Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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 THE ARETE BOARD Editor-in-chief . HENRY W JANKOWIAK ASSOCIATE EDITORS ART . ATHLETICS BUSINESS DRAMATICS HUMOR MUSIC . PHOTOGRAPHY HENRY JANKOWIAK JOSEPH BONAFEDE CHARLES BRYAN JOHN CHERRY ROBERT COLEBECK ROBERT RAKOWSKI ROBERT BAUER J RICHARD LOEBS j JOHN ROBERTS FREDERIC KELLY DAVID SQUIRES ROBERT GUENTHER FRANK HEINDL ) ROBERT YOUNG LITERARY BOARD RICHARD HANNA RAYMOND KELLER DONALD KOERNER WARREN PAGE JOHN REINHARDT ROBERT VARNEY ROBERT VIT EDWARD WEBER LEO WESLEY ROBERT GUENTHER RICHARD PARKER MUSIC BOARD MARTIN BROPHY ART BOARD ROBERT RAKOWSKI VICTOR DE SIMON JAMES McGOWAN ROBERT BAUER THOMAS CRAIG JAMES CROWLEY JOHN FERMOIL ATHLETIC BOARD HENRY LALLY JOSEPH PEARTREE JOHN POINAN ROBERT RAYMOND BUSINESS BOARD RICHARD KAUTZ JAMES KEENEHAN RICHARD LOEBS CHARLES MAGGIO JOHN ROBERTS HAROLD SAFFRAN JOHN SLATER RAYMOND TIERNEY WILLIAM WHITNEY ROBERT Van EPPS FREDERIC KELLY DRAMATIC BOARD RICHARD NOWAK JOHN GIRVIN THE ARETE 18

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THE BUSINESS OF LIVING Glad did I live and gladly die ... Robert Louis Stevenson NOW that we seniors are about to graduate, perhaps it is best that we look ahead and envision the future—a future that will be for each unique and distinct. Some of us who are fortunate enough may go to universities or colleges. Those who shall continue thus are somewhat fortunate in putting off the business of living for a few years more and yet, paradoxically speaking, those who arc to begin making their mark in the world at present are fortunate also to have what may be termed as a head start. But in all the eventuality of time each of us must take up this business of living and do with it what we are able. And that is our prime concern -getting the most out of life. Living is an art—one that so few of us know of. The enjoyment of life for so many is merely a phrase—something to do with others and remotely concerned with them. But why shouldn’t each of us apply his talents and make the most of what he has? Each and everyone no matter what his state or condition can secure from the elements of God and nature that surround us the necessary requisites for happy living. And what does a happy life consist of? Satisfaction of the soul and mind first and then the satisfaction of the natural desires. We are indeed fortunate to be born to a faith like ours. It is a heritage which is most precious; it is the pearl of great price for which many have shed their blood. Let us consider that which an all-loving God has bestowed upon us and let us contemplate the fact that in God we have at all times someone to turn to, someone Who is the haven and refuge of all saints and sinners alike. Our religion is truly a beautiful thing, sacred beyond comprehension and it should permeate our every thought and action throughout our entire lives. Who, when beholding a magnificent sunset, the miracle of spring, the wonders of creation, cannot fail to be filled with the joy of living? For the poet joy is to be found in every flower, every scenic beauty. Every richly blended chord and mellowed tone of music is a source of happiness that swells the heart of the musician. And for those of us who are the plain, common and simple people, happiness lies in the touch of a hand, a glance of the eye, a sense of well-being. For true happiness does lie in little things. Happiness plays no favorites. It is for all, only longing to be sought after and always found in the heart. And if we see to it that others are satisfied and content, then only shall we be satisfied and content also. 20 THE ARETE