Central Catholic High School - Centralma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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Most Reverend John F. O'Hara, C.S.C., With a dedicated spirit, Archbishop O'l-lara guides the destinies of his spiritual children along the path ot Christ. Administrator ot the archdiocesan school system, he is the dynamo which keeps the wheels of our great educational system turning. His outstanding work in encouraging and supporting school building protects sub- stantiates the fact that His Excellency realizes fully the importance of Catholic education. With this enthusiastic interest in our welfare, Archbishop O'Hara leads us ever onward with the careful eye ot wisdom and experience. 8 D

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Xxmxk 8:05-Tunnel entrance Already in 1941 it was necessary to erect an annex between the mansion and the garage. This new structure dedicated on August 31, provided nine classrooms, a gym, and a cafeteria. Five years later, in November l946, the Middle States Accrediting Agency rated Central a superior school. ln 1949 Father John Wachter, now Right Reverend Monsignor, became administrator and furthered the work begun by Father William Hammeke. Father Raymond Leich- ner succeeded Father Charles Allwein as principal in l952. 91 sl' A 3:10-Tunnel exit Q S x Changing ea ns usher in a myriad of colors on Cen- tral's campus. I th spring, the grounds sparkle with flower- ing treesz crab ppl , magnolia, dogwood, and wild cherry. rpletiegt--the p turesgue effect are various hues of g's fashionabl flowers 1 .. Fln awfathreyrwprlain but striking manner red and green maple trees line Hill Road while Eckert Avenue sports linden trees. Making a quick change in the fall are hemlocks, cedars, and pines which make a pretty picture when they are blanketed in glistening white upon the arrival of winter.

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Most Reverend , it J. Carroll McCormick, D.D., Ph.D. Ordained to the priesthood in 1932 in the Arch- basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome, Bishop McCormick was made a Domestic Prelate with the title Right Rev- erend Monsignor in 1936. On April 23, 1947, His Excellency was concecrated in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, as Titular Bishop of Philadelphia. Bishop McCormick is also rector of the Church of St. Stephen in Philadel- phia. '-'E' 1 ff- A f Most Reverend Joseph McShea, D.D., Ph.D. A West Catholic graduate, the Most Reverend Joseph McShea was ordained in Rome, 1931, by His Eminence Cardinal Marchetti-Salvaggiani. Besides his assignment to the Sacred Congregation for the Oriental Church at the Vatican, His Excellency was Secretary to the Apostolic Delegate in Washington for fourteen years. Bishop McShea was consecrated on March 19, 1952, in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul by His Excellency, Archbishop Cicognani after which he be- came rector ot St. Francis de Sales Church. 9