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

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Dedication In every age, great men have arisen to stamp an era with their character. Common to the great is a zest for living, an energetic drive, a passion for action that can be summarized in the word SPIRIT. It is the spirit of a man that makes him a leader, that makes his influence felt in ever-widening circles. Where that spirit is dynamic, properly channelled, and youthful, there is no telling how he can change the world; there is no measuring his influence on that world. Such a man, such an influence, such a force for good is Pittsburgh's school superintendent, Bishop John B. McDowell. Under his leadership, the Catholic school system of Pittsburgh has become synonymous with progress, with open mindedness, with vitality and growth. Wherever the best in educational progress is mentioned, the name of Pittsburgh’s educational leader is there. He has made the diocese the place where the action is ; in many cases, he has been in the vanguard of that action. He has dared. Because of his tremendous foresight and his faith in the future, he has had the courage to undertake tasks larger and vaster than his own lifetime. These are the qualities that we admire in our Bishop, our school superintendent. They are the qualities that most appeal to our youthful ideals, to our unhampered spirit, and to our desire for challenge. Our zest for life, like his, is great. Because he typifies for us the spirit of challenge, creativity, and resourceful- ness, the Senior class of Boyle High School dedicates this issue of BOYLE 1967 to

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 Needless to say, I am very pleased and honored to learn that this yearbook is being dedicated to me. Boyle High School is one of our youngest secondary schools, but it is already well known for its loyalty to our oldest and best traditions. Hence, the honor paid me is indeed a treasured one. I would hope, however, that the students who decided this dedication will understand it in the sense which I have taken the liberty of interpreting it. Frankly, I do not relish the dedication as something per- sonal, but rather as a dedication to those values and ideals which my office as Bishop and as Superinten- dent represent. In this sense, your choice is deeply appreciated. I take this to mean, then, that your graduation theme will be a renewed determination to seek the best in your personal and common life in terms of love of the Church and love of our community, for the office of Bishop and Superintendent truly stand for these. Hence, you will be determined, as graduates of Boyle High School, to live as staunch, alert and dedicated citizens of both Church and nation. This ideal is a goal worthy of all Catholic students and quite in keeping with the traditions of Boyle High School. We expect that Boyle students and graduates will accept this lofty objective as their own and constantly strive to achieve it, and having achieved it, make their contribution to Church and nation. If they do, then the sacrifices made daily to have Boyle High School will seem as nothing to bishops, priests, parents, teachers and community. May I express sincere congratulations to the Class of 1967 and add the prayer that you will always be loyal to the principles which give meaning to the school, and have determined its unique character. These same principles will give meaning to your life and help you form a truly noble Christian character. — Bishop John B. McDowell

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