Cathedral Griffin High School - Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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, , s 1 if eeeeer - LL THE M .1 - N... -,-fq rrp. 1 VW. : Wo in ini-elieli ' 'f4 T f 'I I f:'u II In sl W l scsi i iii E : 'a ' tlfllllhine-'lin di sg 5E 1 - ---- --lv w..,, M ,N 1' i , ' 3 131151123 ,+ Ellis igggizligijih - I J S i-.-.-. '-- .. ,gl v 3 1' n' 5' . ,.,, ,,., -Nj, e Vuyg,g7r,'Q1'fS5'fMf f3' ' ' ' -mv-mmm Niggaz Published by Griffin High School, Springfield, Illinois Vol. 27 November 25, 1959 No. 3 SEGRETERIA DI sTATo DI SUA SANTITA fi' ,XG ...Q---v 'ltlliWHITI-1iIOliSIi vmsrslxurcix October 23, 1959 Dear Father g It was good to learn of the plans for the dedica- tion of the Griffin High School ou November 29th. Over the years, I am sure this High School will train up a goodly complement of young citizens. For your special edition of The Chimes, it is a pleasure to enclose the Presidenvs personal goals for the youth of America. On his behalf, it is a privilege to extend con- gratulations to those who have taken part in the construction of the Griffin High School, and best wishes to its students and faculty. Sincerely, Frederic Fox Special Assistant in the White House TELEGRAMMA i Y, Giuiwu Miss Awo l Ons 'V 29 ' N OVE NIBEH 1959 THE REVERFND JOSEPH C. CANELLA, G.S,V., PRINCIPAL GRIFFIN HIGH SCHOOL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, U.S.A. GRATEFUL FOR DEVOTED KFSSAGE, HOLY FATHER CORDIALLY IMPARTS TO YOU, FACULTY, STUDENTS OF GRIFFIN HIGH SCHOOL, ON OCCASION DEDICATION NE!! SCHOOL BUILDING, IN PLEDGE ABIDING DIVDIE FAVORS AND GRACES, PATERNAL APOSTOLIC BLESSING IMPLORED . , CARDINAL TARDINI f ' H-aas..,N

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n the Fall of 1959, 530 Students arrived not at the Converse address .a,J'f f ff 1' ' X f but at the new Griffin High School as on Washington Street. I I ff Q!!- 1 The dedication of Griffin High School is an occasion of rejoicing and giving thanks on the part of its students as well as of many others. In addition the dedication has a special meaning for the students alone. lt calls for their contribution to their new school at this most suitable time and on this fitting occasion. Their best gift is their manly acceptance of responsibility, individual and collective, for the success of Griffin High School. Many contributed much to make possible this dedication of Griffin High School. Bishop Griffin holds first place. he had the courage to found the high school for Catholic boys of Springfield and the vision and foresight to prepare for the best location of the new high school which fittingly bears his name. The Viatorians, the Fathers and the Brothers, rank close beside him. Their competence and devotion made his hopes and plans real and effective. The contribution ofthe Catholic people with their priests is deserving of equal place and praise. Moved by their conviction ofthe worth and need of Catholic education they made generously and heartily the sacrifice that brought this new and representative school into being. What is the contribution of the students to be? A good school needs good students as well as good teachers and adequate quarters and facilities. The best efforts ofthe students, present and future, in studies, school activities, conduct and example will be the finest contribution they can make to the success of Griffin High School. The dedication is their opportunity. With cordial blessing, William A. O'Connor Bishop of Springfield in Illinois A new school is dedicated. William A. O'Connor Bishop of Springfield in Illinois

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WM U 1 . . th new school The 0ffe'f,?as'.31i2:J,31.f5.,,5W.,. k aceo . re ZQOZHOF Pre-Yzilngb ggi! Ogg-Ijnzzglioghe 5 Fa! 97' 0 ' - Srizgzpal of C athle '??L:rgLZig gli 1 nl Superior Genera 0 1, Eugene Igiazor. Also Present was 'Fat ZZ! Princi- llivan the most immediate p Sul and rnany f 0' mer teachers' pa Ev , ocation and group has an obligation to redeem I and salvage those who belong to that group. For example, it is lawyers who must redeem and sanctify th . e legal profession, it is doctors who must en H . noble the medical profession by summoning their confreres to treat the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. In like manner, it is the duty of youth to redeem those youths who are I I commonly called our Jluvenile delinquents. Th' t is means atlthere must be an extra prayer, sacrifice and an intensification of the spiritual life in order that atonement and reparation may be made for those who have spoiled their youth. Fulton J. Sheen National Director The Society for the Propaga- tion of t p he Faith Mess age from Governor William G. Stratton As Governor ot' the State of Illinois. I offer my warmest congra- tulations on the occasion of the dedication of the new Griffin High School. Satisfaction must be yours in abundant measure, as well as the pleasure of knowing that you have the best wishes of the entire community. You have won the public confidence. The mothers and fathers of this community owe you all, both the student body and faculty members, a debt of gratitude for the progress shown by your fine institution. It is my sincere hope that you will continue to carry out th values of education to the benefit of s e true your state and nation. William G Stra't . u on, Governor Message from Harry S. Truman In regard to the dedication of your school I will hope that Griffin Pi h Q' 9' ery profession v Because our country is and will be facing the biggest challenges in its history, it is encouraging for me to see the progress being made by Griffin High School. I believe that our success in meeting and solving the complex problems of the future will depend on you and the role you play as our future leaders and citizezns. We have learned in this atomic age that knowledge is power and now is the time for you, with the faci- lities made available in your new f school, to acquire that knowledge. I wish you and your teachers every success in this important tas r. John F. Kennedy if-xfg-L lbs? 'L . -cent on nC hrp G1.ifQxlXPdxix51 in S0 Big, O - f the 1110122 mankuig ig the hole Obs: Cause ll-Placed' and ng Y d we ersofl Ycyae. itimelzi a g0CzcivEr'Y'. W9 5:3 IQ ,, C ' 1 ' ' 1 903131333 f',rixb0Ui hlgisiacf mono? Xa oil 'most times mhcich is at Ye in up Om he C my XV. xest fglt aid wh ommurx d nop been S t OWH ceatest an it has .construcr the glmvefse' sible to Xie unfeconl lhetxit is impgi baSiS if aware this Qozciety OP gwiduals. 'the gre , in lauq nd for. Strueitd t and 8930 with gets Of sentiflsvlilxich Y0:,1-..1he lea WOY me me . ,Dirksen the YOLW. tN1cK1hlC3 tomorr Evefet V Thani' ouf 't' U the r ,V or wri in to g me on eve. of the dedication of the new Griffin High School. I know that this new unit in the wonder- ful Catholic educational system of our country will be faithful to the idealsof the great Bishop whose name it o ears. I had the privilege of being one of his f ' . riends and admired him very much. I am sure that this institution will be a fitting memorial to him. I know, too, that those who sacrificed to build this school will be recom- pensed b th ' y e appreciation shown Say I sincerely' by the students in attendance. . . I g ochool will have all the success necessary to with best Wishes? I am Create future Cmzens' Harry S, Truman Very sincerely your in Christ, Z Francis C ' Clllpsfrom the dedication issue of the Chimes' VXLJ ardmal Spell