Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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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

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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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The Crusader pauses here to express its gratitude to His Ex- cellency, the Most Reverend Henry Althoff, D. D., Bishop of Belleville for the active interest that he has taken in Catholic education. This interest is shown in the scholarships and schob astic awards which he gives each year. Among these are the scholarships to St. Henry ' s College and the Bishop Althoff Oratorical Medal. His Excellency, who has just celebrated his Silver Jubilee, is widely known for his efforts on behalf of Christian education. Recognition was made of his activities in favor of so worthy a cause when he was named an Assistant at the Pontifical Throne and a member of the Papal Household by His Holiness Pope Pius XII. The Crusader salutes his Excellency who has done so much for Catholic education and whose efforts have made possible such institutions as the Cathdral High School. Page Seven