Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Om? ' eww OUR of the shortest years of our lives have passed, leaving only their pleasant memories to grace the otherwise void halls through which Father Time so kindly permitted us to roam. It seems only yesterday that a group of boys eager in the pursuit of knowledge assembled in the magnificent Cathedral to assist at Mass before wending their way to the Old Prep. We attended school in the catacombs. Gone are the days of the crowded study hall, the noonfday rush for lunch, the chairs that served as hat rack and locker. Gone, but not forgotten are the piles of reference books that served as library, the days in which Prep's basketball games were played on borrowed courts, and her football teams struggled on despite lack of facilities and financial difficulties. Always to dwell in our memories is the thrill of expectation as we watched the first excavation for the new school and puzzled over each additional one, the excitement that surged through us as the noble walls that were to shelter Christian education rose to majestic heights. How our hearts beat with pride when we were allowed at last to enter the glorious portals which opened the way for an old Prep School education in a fine new building. The class of '46 is proud to have been a part in this new plan, a tile in the mosaic of Catholic education, proud to have been able to share the old and the new schoolsg to have had a part in blending the traditions of the old into the stout heart of the new. We have come to realize that it is not the building that makes the school, but the individuals who with their trials and triumphs are the bricks and the mortar which fashion and adorn a school with traditions, scholastic ability, and spirit. We who stand on the threshold of tomorrow feel certain that the students of the future will strive to preserve this spirit, to know the meaning of goodfellowship, to cherish its traditions, and to pre' serve its scholarship. We pray that they will profess and practice their faith according to the principles inculcated by our noble priests, the instructors of Religion at Prep. This has been Prep. Keep it always as such. It is now our duty as Class of '46 to bid farewell to all that has given us much happiness and say goodfbye to the school we love so dearly. As graduation day looms on the horizon, we End many of our classmates in the service of their country. However they will be with us in spirit on that great day because they will be remembered by all who remain behind. We leave the school looking forward to a bright future, thankful for the kindness and generosity of our teachers who have spared nothing that our quest for knowledge might be satisfied, and ever grateful to our beloved Bishop, founder and builder of Cathedral Prep. james Murray, '46.

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JOSEPH MICHAEL AUGUST Holy Rosary Parish Augie Tut MODESTYSS A CANDLE TO THY MERITHQ 'WFielding XVhen Aloe came to us from St. Patricks he brought with him scholastic .ibiltiy plus his wide grin-both for which he was wellknown. Socially inclined, he had a liven inter.-st in .ill .activities here at Prep and was a staunch supporter ul .ill nt them. At present ,loc is wrving his time with the llniteil States Army. but will shortly return to Erie to tak-: up his task il preiziriiig for the future. GERALD PATRICK BECHTOLD St. Peters Catliedrqil u.lUTTY Nlili s A lation r.1AN, lNLl. sAi' THAT voir HlM, AND A TRUE cdllRlSTlAN EVERY INCH mf HlM.H f fSliakespeare jerry came tn Prep fromYWilscn High School in his sophomore year. ln the fall of that year he went out for lootlmll and captured il first string guard position. His junior year found him calling the signals from the quarter' hack spot,-and doing a good jobrof it, too. jerry was a member ol the Student Council .tor two years. He joined the Navy during the summer ol i046 and, therefore, was not able to captain the varsity football squad this past year. jerry is seriously contemplating the idea of making the Navy his career. EDWARD BOLESLAW BABOWICZ St. Stanislaus Parish ..Ed.. BUT TO HEAR HlS SYMPHONIBS WAS TO TASTE OF HEAvEN. AAno-n. Ed is a talented musician as well as being an all around good fellow. He is a prominent member of the Glee Club, and an accomplished piano player of classical music. He is a brilliant student, leading his class in scholastic achieve' ment. His efforts as editor of the Rambler prove him to be an able writer. Ed did a hne job, also, as chairman ofthe decoration committee for the Senior Prom. He plans to take a prefmedical courw. and his choice is either Notre Dame or Georgetown. XV-2 are sure hc will make good and he .I credit to Cathedral Prep. GERHARD MATTHEW BINNA St. Marry Parish Bingo l SHALL NE.ER BE 'WARE or My OWN WIT, TILL I BREAK MY SHINS AGAINST IT. -Shakespeare Friendly, cheerful and easy to get along with, Bingo entered Prep with a St. Mary Grade School education be- hind him. German is Bingo's specialty, for having spoken it all his life, it comes very easy to him. He is very fond of the water and can often be seen boating or fishing on Lake Erie. Whenever decorations are needed for our dances, Gerhard contributes his many novel ideas, Gerhard feels that he would like to continue in the Shoe Business after serving a hitch with the Navy.