Bishop Gorman High School - Crusader Profile Yearbook (Tyler, TX)

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Vocation Speaker FATHER RAPHAEL KAMEL 51-A-'?l',l!i-?SFl'1'HEF.'i'r, DALLAS 28 0 TEXAS March 16, 1959 Dear Students of Catholic High: Every priest has a very special place in his heart for his home parish and Ifeel that my special place is even larger because my home parish is Tyler . Often I look back to the wonderful days of my boyhood and fondly reflect how much of my priestly pursuits have been crowned with suc- cess because of the basic and fundamental lessons and attitudes I received from the most whole- some and grace filled atmosphere possible to man - His Parish. The impression made on ones youth can never be eradicated and forms the basis for his entire life no matterhow many be the number of his years or the number of miles that separate him from home. Hence with frequent prayers of thanksgiving and gratitude I look back to Immaculate Conception Parish from whose first happiness my priestly happiness increases each day. To all the students of Catholic High School I wish the same blessings of youth that I so enjoyed and will always cherish. Always remember that your school and your parish is often what you make it. Stay close to them, cooperate with them for they are actual graces Which will st eady you during any future crisis. May Our Lady under her title of the Immaculate Conception stay always close to you with a watchful eye, a helping hand, and a kindly smile. With the best of good wishes and prayers always I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Reve rend Raphael Kamel

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Vocation Essay Winners Vocation Essay Contest Winners fstanding from left to right, are Mary Ann Matachinskas , Tommy Finn, Pat Cooney, John Finneran, Sister Lorita presenting an award to Catherine Chitwood, and Mike O'Byrne Qleftl. Originality, Neatness, and Personal Effort in the Vocation Essay Contest, sponsored by the Serra Club, merited for Catherine Chitwood of Grade VIII first place in the Tyler Deanery and second in the Dallas-Fort Worth Diocese of the Grade SchoolDivision. Catherine received a Morocco Bound Daily Mis sal from The Most Reverend Augustine Danglrnayr, Auxiliary Bish- op, and a Sterling Silver Medal and Chain which the club sent to the school and which was pre- sented to the students by Sister Mary Lorita, principal. Tommy Finn and Mike O'Byrne of Grade VIII merited second and third places in the Deanery and were presenteda Leather Bound Sunday Missal and Gold Filigree Cross respectively. In the High School Girls' Division Mary Ann Matachinskas, first place, was awardedaSterling Silver Medal and Chain. In the High School Boys' Division John Finneran and Pat C oone y, third place, were respectively awarded a Leather Bound Sunday Mis sal and a Gold Filigree Cross .

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Provincial of Society of Mary FATHER GLENNON MCCARTY, S.M. March 16, 1959 Dear Crusaders: Yours is the great privilege of being the first to occupy the new Catholic High School. You are the first to benefit from the numerous sacrifices generously made so that you may r e c eive a complete spiritual, intellectual, and physical formation. Your parents and teachers and priests are c onfid en t that you will use well your opportunities to become fervent Catholics and God- fearing citizens, of whom they can be rightfully proud. With great admiration have I watched your school become a reality, andlwelcome this occasion to offer you my very sincere congratulations. It is also my hope that I may soon become more closely associated with your magnificent school through the presence of some Brothers of Mary among your teachers. I pray that God may bless all of you and that our Ble s s e d Mother may favor you with her powerful intercession. --Father J. Glennon McCarty, S.M.