Bishop Boyle High School - Lance Yearbook (Homestead, PA)

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Dedication What the roots are to the oak, the foundation to the structure, the preparation to the goal--that, Fa- ther Conboy has been to each of us: an influence of strength, inspira- tion, and purpose. As headmaster, his influence has been personal and deeply hu- man. He believes in each of us. He has consistently refused to let the little failings of youth hammer away at the ideal image he carries of each Boyle student: A Christian gentleman or young lady, destined for eternal happiness with God. And it is his appeal to the Christian in each of us that has always been most effective. For Father Conboy, education is always a personal matter; never a matter of mass media or whole- sale distribution. In his capable hands, Boyle High School emerged from a nebulous idea to a potent reality; nor did he ever wince under the difficulties this emergence meant. Under his guidance, one hundred thirty-one seniors grew to the stature of young Christian adulthood. Father Conboy has merited our respect and admiration by . . . his constant solicitude for us . . . his willingness to assist us at all times . . . his infinite patience with us . . . his unbounded trust in us . . . his unselfish giving . . . his humility which has given true dignity to his office. In grateful acknowledgment, we dedicate this first volume of BOYLE to Father Conboy Our Headmaster, Friend, Counselor, and Guide. It is our way of saying, We're grateful for what you've done for us; we'll live up to your expectations.

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Historical Note on Boyle High School Bishop Boyle High School was officially established by the Most Reverend John J. Wright, Bishop of Pittsburgh, April 13, 1962. It was founded as a district diocesan school, including the parishes of Homestead, West Homestead, Munhall, West Mifflin, Whitaker, and Hays. By previous agreement of the pastors within the district, the school was located in the building previously known as Saint Mary Magdalene Grade School at 120 East Ninth Avenue, Homestead. The building was renovated, and now houses educational facilities of thehigh- nasium with accompanying shower and locker rooms, auditorium, guidance offices and health room. A new and complete kitchen and cafeteria were installed. The high school opened September 4, 1962, with approximately 160 ninth grade dents. § the name was changed to Boyle High School. S''-------------- stu- Biographical Note St. Paul’s Cathedral. From 1909 to 1916, he served as superintendent oj schools Our school is named in honor of Hugh Charles Boyle, the Sixth Bishop of Pittsburgh. Bishop Roy le was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on October 8, 1873. When fifteen years of age and in the first year at college, he lost nine members of his family of twelve, in the j Johnstown flood of May 31,1889. He was ordained on July 2, 1889, at St. Vincent Seminary. His first appointment was to St. Aloysius Church, Wilmerding. In 1903, he was assigned | as curate to St. Paul’s Cathedral. From 1909 to 19HLhe served as superintendents under Bishop Canevin. In 1916, Father Boyle became the pastor of St. Mary Magdalene's Parislf in Home- stead, which city had been the center of the history of American labor ..for years. For five years during the first World War and its aftermath of industrial strife, he successfully managed this parish with its varied spiritual and social responsibilities. Father Boyle was consecrated Bishop of Pittsburgh on June 29, 1921. His work for education in the diocese, especially at the secondary level, is perhaps the primary testi- mony to his gremness, and thus he receives proper and fitting acclaim in having our school named for him. It was under fi is direct guidance that the Diocese of Pittsburgh formally, began to achieve its remarkable status in the realm of education. Together with the late Monsignor Thomas J. Quigley, Bishop Boyle carefully planned and executed the establislwien om h finest secondary schools in the state. At his death in December, 1950, Bishop Boyle unknowingly helcTclaim to have founded the tradition of education which, faithfully continued and expanded by his two episcopal successors and the Diocesan Office, has marked the Diocese of Pittsburgh as a standardj of educational excellence throughout the United States. Boyle High School is privileged by its name and by i opportunity to join that tradi-j tion.

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Administration As his bulletin board shows, Father Richard Conboy's involve- ments of everything Boyle” best portray him. For the fourth and last year Kenneth Urasek goes to our headmaster for help to untie a knot in a conflicting schedule. And how true at anytime, any student can go to Father for any- thing. Serving from This Desk and File Sister Martina’s open door is always a sign of her constant availability and dependability. Sister Martina, S.C., vice-principal, is there when her aid, understanding, or only her presence is wanted or is necessary. Her work resembles a file marked A to Z. 10