Cathedral Griffin High School - Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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aww The Viatorians had moved into their new residence in the previous February and spent the summer months working to prepare the school for classes in September. With a great deal of apprehension they watched the opening date approach but enough rooms were ready to begin classes on Sep- tember I, 1959. The public was invited to inspect the new facili- ties and many political, educa- tional and church leaders took advantage of the invitation. Twenty-two Viatorians were on the staff as classes began. New- comers included: Frs. George Dempsey, Pierre Vautrin, Leon- ard Stachura and Brother Wayne Dupuis, a future principal of Grif- fin and Brother Harry Wong. Mr. James Morris and Mrs. Foster were the new lay teachers. This was also the year that Mrs. Edith Schultz, long time school secre- tary retired and was replaced by Miss Clara Bretz who would re- main at Griffin for the next twenty-two years. Fr. Joseph Canella introduced the mostaccioli dinner which re- mains a main fund raising event. . ,Vg.- F my QA, K ' ai.-V Lwl lk Miss Clara Bretz-Secy. 6 E Fr. Geo. Dempsey Fr. Leonard Stachura Bro. Harry Wong 1960 outing at Camp Slar ofthe Sea. Most attending were Grwnztes

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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

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High Society dining in the new cafeteria. .4 4 34 4 1 X . -is tv K X l 2 X james Morris Despite all the excitement of opening and adjusting to the new school, the academic year took its usual course. One hundred thir- teen seniors graduated in the first commencement exercises held in the new school, including James Fanale who was the latest in a long line of vocations from Springfield to persevere in the Viatorians. Mrs. Foster James Fanale, 1st Grwn graduate to be a Viatorian. Father Wayne Dupuis, C.S.V. Principal, 1974-1977 Father Dupuis came to Griffn High School as a Brother in 1959 and remained until 1966. He taught Business subjects. In 1961 he became Registrarfor the school and in 1964 was appointed Treasurer ofthe school. In 1966 he left Springheld to enter the Viatorian Seminary in Washing- ton, D. C. Ordained a priest in June of 1970 and was assigned to Alleman High School in Rock 1s- land, Illinois Father Dupuis re- turned to Griffinfor the 1973-74 schoolyear. ln January of1974, he was appointed to succeed Fa- ther Heitjan as principal. Like several of his predecessors, he knew Grifhn well, having served in various positions over the years. His term as principal saw the student bodr increase in numbers to such an extent that some remodeling ofthe building was needed to accommodate all who wanted in. The old offices and part of thegfaculty residence were converted to classrooms and office use. Father Dupuis now serves as college counselor at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois. BMA ,q.5d'