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

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Right Reverend Monsignor John N. Wachter Every year our Alma Mater receives many special commendations tor its achievements in scholastic and sports programs. These accolades are righttully tributes to a man who by his tinancial and spiritual aid has raised Central to its present status. Monsignor Wachter has rendered it possible tor the graduates ot Central to step forth from the mold ot Christian philosophy armored with the casings ot a sound education. So here's to Monsignor Wachter from each and every student tor his untlagging interest and boundless generosity to our school. The graduating class as well as the alumni will long remember his unceasing ettorts to keep Central on the top. 10

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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

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Rushing about with blueprints, evaluating a school, checking on student hangouts, rooting at the games, appear- ing on T. V., cruising around in a smoke-hlled Chevvy, balancing accounts in his oltice, making announcements over the P.A.S., these are the momentary glimpses that form the montage of our year with Father Leichner. ln his three years as principal, Father has watched the enrollment bulge the sides ofthe school but he has managed, somehow, to tind time and place lor everyone. Whole- heartedly devoted to his vocation and ever zealous for Central's good reputation, he keeps a fatherly eye on study habits, discipline, and spiritual progress. Reverend Raymond J. Leichner ll