Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception - Annual Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Y HDEl'I'IOD 'IYHCIHI-ILYO 31 'IV X 1 GRADUATES OF 1942

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MOST REVEREND 'CHARLES E. McDONN'ELL. D.D. Founder of Cathedral College CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ANNUAL

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GRADUATES OF 1942 Time's fatal wings do ever forward fly- So every day we live a day or die. -Thomas Campion PTER a long and weary, but nevertheless joyful voyage across stormy seas, the captain has at last brought his ship into its home jg port. We have weathered numerous storms, countless calms, but by leaps and bounds. there were days when smooth sailing brought us closer to home The day when we heard, All ashore that's going ashore ring out seems lost in the dark recesses of the past, but it was only six years ago. Since that memorable day. our ship has made many stops, leaving some of our ship- mates here, picking up others there. The work was difficult, the immediate joys none too plentiful, and although the officers were stern, they were also just, but the completion of the perilous journey fills us with unsurpassable joy, mingled with a little sadness. ln the course of long trips, most ships visit many new and strange places, and ours was no exception, The first year was mainly one of preparation, during which we were grounded in the basic fundamentals and made ourselves strong for the work that was yet to come. The following year brought us first to Gaul, which Caesar says is divided into three parts, thence to Babylon, Alexandria, Athens, and other Eastern cities of ancient civilizations. ln the third year, we spent many months in Rome, calling to mind the days when Cicero was its most famous D.A. In the next year we touched various American ports, made famous by war and commerce: New Orleans, San Francisco, Port- land and Boston. Fifth year brought us back to France, the home of Pasteur, and ltaly. the home of Volta and Galileo. Our last year acquainted us with ancient Germany, with Alexandria, the home of early astronomy, and Athens, the birthplace of Socrates. During such a lengthy voyage, the officers were able to recognize the abilities of the crew and reward them properly, the crew was able to pick out the finer qualities of the officers, and respect them because of these virtues. Acquaintances gradually became firm and true friends and six years of close companionship has united each member of the group by unbreakable bonds. lt was while within the midst of the many fierce storms, which seemed to occur, as if by something more than chance, about twice a year. that the membership of our gallant crew was depleted. Sometimes, however, when we stopped at foreign ports, we gained a few to replace our losses, but we lost far more than we gained. Although it has been a long and hard journey, it has had its many recom- penses and happy memories. The cherished friendships which have been formed among the crew themselves, and between the crew and officers make the burdens of the voyage seem light. We enjoyed the five rather long shore leaves, but were always much happier when we resumed our voyage. But now, it is all over. We have heard our last mess call, washed our last deck, gone through our last fire drill, and now we leave our good ship forever, happier, holier, and more enlightened because of our voyage. ROBERT F. MILDE, '42. CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ANNUAL