Chaminade High School - Crimson and Gold Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

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Eighteen Crimson and Gold West Section of the Athletic Locker Room Convertible Gymnasium ond Auditorium South Section of Stadium Adloining the School

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Y Y Twenty ln interpreting the meaning of the school colors earlier in this book, we mentioned that the Gold stood for generos- ity and leadership. We believe that no one exemplified these traits betterfthan the faculty. All the Brothers who taught us combined these two factors in the classroom and in the extra-curricular activities they supervised. Frequently have we been impressed with the unselfish manner they labored in helping us with our lessons and in making the difficult por- tions of our studies interesting and clear. Whenever we ap- proached with some problem, they were willing to listen to us and to help us. Often in the course of a lecture or in a conversation outside of the classroom, they would inject ideas for our own improvement. They were alert to correct our personal failings, kindly suggesting recommendations for our own benefit. We were particularly impressed with the friendly atti- tude they manifested. lt was easy to discuss viewpoints with them. Sometimes we felt that we had lived with them longer than the few years we had spent with them. School was very much like home. The mutual respect and friendly sincerity kept us so closely together. ln the course of our relationship with the Brothers, we learned that their founder, Father Chaminade, after whom the school was named, intended that this family spirit exist among the Brothers themselves and manifest itself among those who had dealings with the Brothers. We believe that the faculty achieved this aim remarkably well. Their devotion in the classroom and their whole-hearted co-operation made us feel the genuiness of their sacrificial calling. Dedicating themselves to the education of young manhood, they did everything in their power to make the youthful character blossom into a purposeful individual fully aware of the responsibility he owes to his God, to his neigh- bor, and to himself. ln consequence, we have learned that life has a meaning, that there is zest in living, that we too must exert a good influence upon others. The leadership of the Brothers will inspire us to attain this mission. Crimson and Gold