Bishop Ireton High School - Flight Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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O f x?f6 s', , 1 'N THE BISHGPRIC Built, supported and owned by the Diocese of Richmond, Bishop lreton is a diocesan school. The diocese, in conjunction with the Oblates of St. Francis DeSaIes, sets the policy of the school with much success. Bishop John J. Russell has shown a special interest in Bishop, lreton and his encouragement has been invaluable. Under his aegis, seven of his pastors form a board which supervises the school's growth and needs, providing that the school is Well equipped in every way. This close relationship between the Diocese of Richmond and Bishop lreton is symbolized in the school seal by the three stars and the bar which are taken from the seal of the Richmond Diocese.

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The Board of Pastors: Fr. Arthur O'Leary, St. Joseph's3 Msgr. Martin Quinn, Blessed Sacrament, Msgr. Justin McClunn, St. Louis, Fr. Edward Browne, St. Rita'sg Fr. Joseph Schwartz, Good Shepherd, Fr. Charles Comaskey, Our Lady of Lourdes, Fr. Joseph Wingler, St. Mary's. Decision Makers Many men are responsible for the success of Bishop Ireton High School. One can't help but appreciate the individual Oblate's role directed by their Provincial, John J. Conmy, but many others who have contributed to Bishop lreton's well-being are sometimes forgotten. As a diocesan school, decisions regarding Bishop Ireton must be made by the Bishop of Richmond, John J. Russell. His wisdom, kindness and patience have been instrumental in the growth of the school. The Diocesan Board of Education administers the schools of the diocese for Bishop Russell. The Superin- tendant of Schools, Msgr. Richard J. Burke, coordi- nates the schools and makes general policy. The pastors of the parishes who built and support Bishop Ireton form a board which advises the school on local matters and controls fiscal matters.