Charleston Catholic High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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Qf6W yd On no wall of Charleston Catholic High School will you find a plaque enumerating the fundamental beliefs and ideals of its students. No one feels the necessity of mounting a platform to deliver a speech on the subject. Many students, perhaps, have never given serious thought to the fact that, throughout high school, they are exposed to a wealth of Knowledge and Truthg from this treasury, they may draw what is desired and needed for suc- cessful, happy living in both the present and the futureg under expert guidance in the whole- some atmosphere of C.C.H,S., the students formulate basic attitudes, tenets, and ideals, upon which to base their goals, These beliefs and attitudes are decidedly similar, and although they are not definitely expressed, they may be traced through many everyday scenes around Charleston Catholic: the hearty laughter and friendly greetings heard in the halls---students' respect for the teachers, and their confidence in the guidance of the faculty---prayer before each class--- diligent study, and willingness to undertake tasks---teamwork and good sportsmanship in athletics---excellent attendance at meetings of the various school organizations, and at dances and oth.er social affairs---the determined looks of underclassmen as they eye that crown ofhigh school success---the graduation cap---the expressions of happiness and hope, tinged with sorrow, on the countenances of the graduating seniors--- Therefore, we hope to offer to you, the reader, a vivid and accurate picture of our school life by delving into what we believe to be some of the outstanding fundamentals con- tained in the Creed of the Students of C. C. H. S.. I believe in the Almighty--- Faith I hold in joy and strife. I believe in work and study--- Preparation for later life, I believe in the ideals And guidance of the faculty, lbelieve in social functions--- Gaiety---activity, 6 I believe in organized effort-- Clubs for mutual interest, I believe in sportsmanship--- Teamwork of the very best, I believe in moving forward Dauntlessley, to scale the height. I believe in memories And the promise of a future brig ht

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---,Hitt I +3412 Charleston Catholic is one of the schools in the great network of Catholic institutions oflearning inthe Diocese of Wheeling, It functions as a center of Catholic education under the guiding authority of the Most Reverend Bishop John J, Swintg Co-adjutor Bishop Thomas J. McDonnell, Father Daniel M, Kirwin, Superintendent of Schools, and Father Joachim Cain, director. The students of C,C.H,S,, who come from many parishes, appreciate the friendly in- terest and support of their pastors and all priests in Charleston and surrounding corn- munities,including: FatherJoachim Cain, Father Conrad Raffel, Father Hugh Raowulf, and Father Ernest Horning of Sacred Heart Parishg Father Lawrence Gallagher and Father Alban Martis, Saint Agnes' Parish, Father Matthias O'Reilly, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Father Cuthbert Schoeppner of Saint Anthony's Parishg Father P. J. Keating, Christ the King Parishg Father Joseph W, Wanstreet, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, and Father Charles Doyle, Immaculate Conception Parish. Religion is an integral part of our school life. Each morning, many students attend Holy Mass and receive Communion as spiritual preparation for the day ahead. Every class begins withaprayer which petitions divine guidance in the particular subject, and offers to God the forthcoming work. Inspiring religious mottoes decorate the classrooms, Numerous spiritual activities and devotions are included in the school program, and most of the stu- dents are members of the religious organizations in C.C.H.S.: The Sodality of Our Lady and the Third Order of Saint Francis, At noon and after school, several stop in Church for a short visit, seeking spiritual solace and peace of heart---begging the Lord's help in stu- dies or sports----thanking Him for His bountiful blessings. Life at Charleston Catholic is firmly grounded in Faith in the Almighty---Faith which carries the students through each school day, with its happiness and sorrow---Faith which builds the strong, God-loving citizens of tomorrow, Nj