Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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With the deepest respect and utmost regard, we, the Seniors of 1940, humbly dedicate this volume of the Cru ' sader to our Principal, Brother Wilfrid P. Moran, on the comp letion of his third year as principal at Cathedral High. Cathedral has progressed under his directorship. The enrollment has increased from 150 to over 200, creating a serious problem in management. He is now working with Monsignor Mueller planning the new improvements for Cathedral. He served as moderator of the Immaculate Conception Sodality and often aided the sodalists in the solution of their problems. It was during his regime that the school paper “The Crusader” was established as a student publication. He also was instrumental in reviving the Mothers Club, as an integral part of the school ' s ac tivities. With three successful years at Cathedral behind him, we hope that he may be appointed as principal for another term and realize a continuance of his successes. Brother Wilfrid P. Moran, S.M., Ph.D.

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We, the Crusaders of 1940, present this, the ninth volume of the Cathedral year book. We have selected for its theme the “Crusader” with his ideal and ambitions. In the days of old the Cru ' saders set out to combat the in ' fidels for the possession of the Holy Land and to regain for Christianity the places made holy by the life of Christ. They sacrificed everything for their ideals and belief of right. In this present day the word, “Crusader”, has taken on a new and slightly different meaning. It has come to be associated with the combat against irreligion, inv morality and ignorance in this world. The Crusader of today, with the odds so great against him, cannot successfully carry out this fight without the religi¬ ous help available at the Catho ' lie High School. Thus, although imitating the Crusaders, we have selected a different course of training for this work. This book is a brief, incomplete glimpse into the ac ' tivities surrounding this train ' ing. Page Four

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Reime Photo. We, the Seniors of 1940, are deeply indebted to our beloved spiritual director, Rt. Rev. Monsignor Joseph M. Mueller for the religious inspiration, guidance, and leadership he has given us in the past and which he will continue to give in the future. For the past four years we have looked upon Monsignor Mueller as our friend. We have followed him to our best ability, and we have tried to cooperate with him as closely as possible. In the present drive for funds for an addition to the high school, we wish him God ' s blessing and a successful campaign that soon the students of Cathedral High School will enjoy the opportunity to attend a more fully equipped high school. t Page Six