Benilde St Margarets School - Sangraal / Benilden Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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AdminivStration Directs, Guides Benilde to Greater In order lo progress effectively, we must call on the experiences of the past. Benilde is fortunate this year to have the same experienced administration as last year. In his ninth year at Benilde, Brother Patrick has again displayed a warmth of personality that has made him well liked by every student at Benilde. Ability and strength of character have distinguished Brother Patrick and his administration during the past two years. Capably assisting Brother Patrick again this year as principal was Brother Justin. In his third year as principal of Benilde, Brother’s vast experience and responsibility have made possible one of Benilde’s most successful years. Completing the administrative staff is Brother Amedy, who was occupied most of the time in his second year as assistant principal by his duties as disciplinarian. Brother has proved himself greatly capable in these duties in both of his years of service as assistant principal. Brother Patrick. Director. Benilde High School 22

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Academics As the class of 1965 leaves Benilde, the remembrance of the Brother Julian Mark era remains. The senior class is the last group to be at Benilde when Brother Mark was Director. Since he opened the doors at Benilde for the first time in 1956. he influenced many distinguished men. This is the man who began the task of making Benilde what it is today. In memory of his great influence. Benilde has dedicated the Athletic Field in his name, and his picture holds a place of honor in the main corridor. However, a school cannot remain dreaming of past days. Under the leadership of Brother Patrick and Brother Justin. Benilde has risen to the highest spire of excellence. During the past nine years. Benilde has grown from its infancy into a highly-ranking college prep school. Progressive direction is the reason for Benilde's outstanding Student Council. Under Brother Patrick the guidance department has increased its facilities and its personnel. A marking system has been devised which is a help to college admission boards as well as parents and teachers. Enrichment courses have been added to aid the student attain a higher degree of knowledge. Sharing the convictions of these men are Brother Amedy and the other forty-one members of the faculty. It is due to each individual teacher that Benilde has met the success that the administration has anticipated. This group is dedicated to the education of Christian men. Numerous individual have contributed their time and energy to the success of our school, and without them Benilde could not exist.

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Achievements in 64-65 BROTHER JOSEPH AMEDY Brother Amedy advises a student, fulfilling one of his many roles at Benilde. BROTHER M. JUSTIN Brother Justin addresses student body over the public address system. 23