Bergen Catholic High School - Crusader Yearbook (Oradell, NJ)

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ACTIVITIES NOVELTIES WINNING STRUGGLING COMING BACK SCHOLASTICS I I '

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,I l 100 years of Let us praise a man of renown, Such as has borne rule . . . A man of fortitude, endued with wisdom. By the strength of his wisdom lnstructing men in most holy words. A man rich in virtue, e Studying beautitulnessp Living in peace . . . His praises shall be related. His posterity shall endure forever . . His name lives to all generations, And generations yet to come will speak of his wisdom. CBen Sirach, 44, passiml Sixty years! Sixty years of dedication, striving, work- ing, involvement. These have been full years for you, Brother Gleeson, full in the know-ledge that you have consecrated your life, by vows, to God, full in the service of that monastic life and in the spiritual and scholastic development of the boys to whose training you have devoted this time. In 1911, you, a young Christian Brother, arrived 'From Ireland. There were only ten Brothers in America and two Irish Christian Brothers' schools. You and the other Brothers willingly worked, and'sacrificed, and gave all for the glory of God. There are now in America 734 Brothers in 34 schools teaching 22,007 students. Careful preparation united to a Christ-like understanding and pedagogical skill are what you employed in teaching the Word of God, the intricacies of Latin and Greek, and the events of American History. Indeed, Brother, you have left enshrined a memorable vision in the minds and hearts of a vast multitude among whom are prelates, priests, pro- fessional men, and countless others - your students, Brother. Yes, they do and shall relate your praises, and generations. yet to come shall speak of your kindness, wisdom, and patience. You have' done great things, Brother, important things. You have governed with re- sponsibility and courage the North American Province of the Christian Brothers of Ireland, you have ,served as Principal of All Hallows High School and Iona Preparatory School. But you will be remembered, Brother Gleeson, by your boys, now men, not for this but for your kindness, wisdom, and patience. Now you are at Bergen Catholic, still young in spirit - still- teaching - still giving. How well we remember the spontaneous ovation, you, the football team's number one fan, received when you addressed the Bishop Egan rally, and most of all the encouragement and school spirit you helped to fuse and .maintain. Most of us can remember a time when a kind, or a stern word from you helped us along. How many boys have youihelped in this way, and in a thousand other ways? Thank you, Brother. Ad multos anos!