Cathedral Preparatory School - Literulae Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Ereeled to llle memery al nur lllumnl who gave Ilrelr lives in World War ll Our Lady of Prep' Beauty grace purrtf and s trty are hers as slHe gazes out over our campus At las we feel that the school IS complete Lorvg have o r teams prayed to her before a game ot rr have salut d her rn song on Frrday rnormng rar ly hes there been a day when we were not ml dful ef 1 beneflcent patron ge Now we have our statut mg aloft to the vsorld the Chrld for who consecrated lrfe Truly Our Ladys xmag welcome addltron to the beauty of our sch ol M srght of her and he Chrld as we entar cr ln campus each day bc a means of gurdr g u path of v.1rtue before God and fellow mer Sort he souls of those past Prepstc rs ho at 1ves or cr l that we hold dear and prrccless Qu who served rn World War II were rot Na courage and patr1ot1 m for a cause whlcrr we f e to be rrght and just lnscrrbed on the plaqoxe attached o the front of Marys statue are the narres of lfosc ormer Prepsters v ho dred for Amerrca Greate lovc than thrs no man hath And 1S1l1 lOlI'1Ql'1l to hope th t he Mother who gave her only begotten Son as a redemptlon for u should lrkewrse look ,rpon these 'reroes wrth a sympathy not g1verH to most men? We dearcate thrs bool: to you Mother of God wrtlH he prayer that these souls of our belover Alum 11'I1lQl'lff1T1d rest rn the glortous kmgdorn where you re1gn as Motlw r of Chrlst Queen of Angels and Oueen of Heaven , , , ' ', ' aricf ' 0 - . . 'x U ,, 'er , we Q I l V , e' .. , 'n .mfr . . , . .a , ' . H, troll A ' ' ' Slim' lfffl 1 ' , , ' ' 'e is cr rnosrf C . ' ' c . try tlzt ' H tl ' , H Have the ', H ' 'na 'S 1:1 the A l L xl . Already we have commended to the mercy of ht r ., T 3 , , H , W. Y rv+ th' lf l' f 'l 4 H ' X 'r ozluitirrr ' r ' ntlrig 1:1 ' ' s ' l 'lil . , . . Y t ' r. f. f r J ' ' . r H 4 - . S I I ' I 5 . , , X t. . - . . , , , l A.. , H. ,

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Ecclesiu Havens- Ecclesia Discens Behind the splendor of our school, the achieve- ments of our graduates, and the strong spiritual attitude that is prevalent in the Prep school, stands the impressive figure of our beloved founder, Bishop Iohn Mark Gannon. A wise man who long ago foresaw the need of a Catholic high school in Erie, the Bishop has devoted his life to the fulfillment of that dream. Over the years, his vision in founding this school has been reflected in the glowing ac- complishments of its students and graduates. He has watched it spark and sputter in the coals of infancy, and finally flare up in the flame and bril- liance that is the Prep school of today. His unceasing efforts and constant encourage- ment serve as an inspiration to all his followers, while his knowledge and understanding steadies the hand of education in our school. Bishop Gannon inaugurated the traditional Quarter Sessions as a means of rewarding the scholastic giants for their long hours of study, and no one is happier than he to see boy after boy kneel, kiss the episcopal ring, and receive an honor card. His beaming smile at such times leaves an impression of sincerity that can never be erased. A most ardent promoter of Prep activities, he can be seen almost every day watching practice sessions, walking about the school, or just standing proudly before his window, looking out over the campus, sending out his love and his heart to every one of us. We can never forget, nor ever repay the kind- ness and generosity our Bishop has tendered us. Long will we cherish his Friday morning medita- tions that were overflowing with all the gracious- ness, wisdom, and advice that he could summon. His deeds will age and sweeten with the pas- sage of time, as will the spirit of his endeavor, which greatly overshadows the material results of so noble a cause. Loved by all those who know him, admired by those who see him, respected by those who hear him, he is the very essence of humility. His somber eyes and calm, unflustered manner reveal in part his venerable personality. He is our spiritual leader who teaches us by word and example the important lesson of true Christian living. While we feel that these few words are totally inadequate for a true expression of our deep grati- tude, the Class of 1950 wishes, nevertheless, to thank Bishop Gannon for all he has done for us. Words are often misused, misinterpreted, misplaced. These words, however ineffectual, are a most sin- cere and heartfelt attempt by us to render a just tribute to a great man, a noble character, and a fine Bishop.