Cheverus High School - Clarion Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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0 0 Very Rev. -Francis J. Gilday, S. I. No man is more deserving of the fond remembrance of the present generation of Cheverus students and that of recent graduates than Father Gilday. Although he filled the position ol Principal lfor a scant .three years, the fruits of his indomi- table zeal and tireless labor will be reaped by Cheverus men for many years to come. With patient understanding he assured the timid freshman that the mon- strous obstacle, a Jesuit high school education, was well worth the pains it might cost. Father's athletic ability attracted wonderment, for few men could bend as far over backward as he to help a student. Hours on end were spent with un- certain seniors, reassuring them and reenforcing them for their first onslaught into the big world. Here was a man devoted to his missiong and he wore his devotion on his face. His amicable smile enabled a timid student or a renowned dignitary to feel at home in his company. The ollice lights burning late at night told of the long work day Father Gilday constantly yet gladly engaged in for the .benefit of Cheverus. Nothing in his stay in Portland was more becoming to his virtue than his humble departureg and, due to the suddenness of it, Cheverus seemed miserably empty. But. his mission here was completed. This dedicated man of God had a greater work to do. It is with sincere admiration and deep gratitude that we wish Father complete success and intense happiness as Rector of Boston College High School. 'F u nf- +41 xl, Friend and Adviser 9

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VERY REV. FRANCIS J. GILDAY, S. J Rector of :Boston College High School 8

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