Billings Central Catholic High School - Rambler Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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kedicaticH Four years ago, when twenty-five freshmen walked into room 201 of the Fratt, St. Patrick’s high school had its beginning. These freshmen W'erc a part of it. The other part was Sister Patricia, its first principal, its first teacher. Starting that day, September 5, 1943, with high ideals and a higher goal, Sister has worked to make St. Patrick’s strong spiritually, scholastically and socially. She taught us how to work our first algebra problem, the advantages of com- pleted accurate assignments, but more important were her lessons in love and loyalty for our school. It is she who is responsible for the spirit of St. Patrick’s, the fusing of orig- inality and initiative in the school. Never was there a time when Sister did not recognize the importance of the social side. Never has St. Patrick’s been lacking in dances, movies and assemblies. We also have her to thank for the successful athletic season. She originated the pep meetings which were responsible for our cheering section which gave the team moral support. Many times, from behind her desk, a worried and anxious countenance could be dis- cerned. While performing the hundred and one duties of a principal, and promoting projects, there has been constant worry about whether or not the new building would be ready for graduation, increasing enrollment and the heating system in the Annex. Noticing her from day to day, month to month, we see in Sister Patricia a flaming symbol at which we gaze with admiration. She is a symbol not of some outstanding deed or accomplishment in a material sense, but an ideal toward which we strive. This symbol has affected us profoundly, given us courage and strength when needed, inspired us to follow her example of righteousness, loyalty and devotion. In Sister Patricia we find the abilities of an excellent teacher and leader. Coupled with these qualities, her sympathetic understanding and logical advice have made her the greatest influence in our school. Mere sentences can never express the unfathomable gratitude that wells up in our hearts. Thus we dedicate Rimoirs. a review of the first four years of St. Patrick’s high school, to Sister Patricia who has made these four years the most unforgettable and out- standing years of our lives.