Christian Brothers Academy - Cadet Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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of C.B.A. worn. Brother C. Brendan succeeded Brother Clement in 1935. A second battalion was added making the cadet corps a regiment. The military band was organized and a cavalry troop was intro- duced into the regiment. The facilities at Lodge Street were rapidly becoming inadequate. Brother Brendan realizing the situa- tion began to make plans for the financing and construction of a new C.B.A. lt was during his administration that the Ladies Aux- ilary was organized with Mrs. James E. Rooney as its first presi- dent. In 1937 the Academy was accredited by the War Department as a military academy. Col. Bertrand T. Fay, USMCR, was appoint- ed to the position of P.M.S. 81 T. The year 1938 witnessed a great event in the history of the Academy-the laying of the corner stone of the new C.B.A. on University Heights on October 23, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Edmund Gibbons, Bishop of Albany. The new school was opened in 1939 and the first Mass was celebrated in the Cadet Chapel by Bishop Gibbons. - ' 1940 saw the organization of the Men's Association ilater called the Fathers' Associationl with Mr. John Salm as its first president. This group brought together once a month the fathers of boys in the school and many others who were interested in the development of the Academy. In 1941 Brother Aloysius, a mem- ber of the faculty, was made director succeeding Brother Brendan, the founder of the new C.B.A. During his term of office the plans for a new gymnasium were drawn up and in 1944 the new building was completed and blessed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward Maginn, V.G. On April 12 of that same year Brother Paulian celebrated his Golden Jubilee. While on way to the summer retreat in 1946 Brother Aloy- sius died suddenly and Brother B. Thomas was assigned to take over the directorship of the Academy. Although the Academy was located in the University Heights area the Brothers residence was still located at Lodge Street until 1948 when it was abandon- ed. The faculty lived at La Salle School on Western Avenue until January 14, 1950, at this time they moved into their faculty house adiacent to the school. It was shortly afterwards that Brother A. Francis celebrated his Golden Jubilee. During these years our athletic teams were bringing fame to the Academy and the Rifle Team won many high places in the annual Hearst National Rifle Contests. In 1955 Brother Cornelius Peter was sent to succeed Brother Thomas as director. Many improvements made about the grounds of the Academy. The erection of a grotto designed by Brother A. Gabriel to Our Lady of Lourdes was the most notable of these improvements. As one looks back over this span of a century of progress, one can not but admire the faith, determination, hard work and foresightedness of those that helped to make the present C.B.A. the outstanding educational institution that it is today. With God's help this work will continue so that those of the future may share in the great traditions as those of the past have shared and those of the present are now sharing. Air View of the Academy Dedica ,ion of Phe New CB .A. - V T t School Bulldlng he Pf65en

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X Ct f vue Kuff' . C9013 ASV Si xlm ok Cgks adle T he Med son AV enue Sch Ool QB Qygs X x H si W as avg-'fir :H History Title: History of Christian Brothers Academy For the past one hundred years the Christian Brothers Acad- emy has held an enviable position in the educational circles in the Capital District. During these years it has sent into the dif- ferent walks of life young men who have made outstanding records in their chosen professions, and who have reflected credit upon the institution and its teachers. The Christian Brothers' advent to Albany was in 1854, at the earnest entreaty of Rt. Rev. Bishop McCloskey. Shortly after their arrival they opened a school on Western Avenue, the first prin- cipal and director of which was Brother Jeremy. A few years later Brother Urban was appointed director of the rapidly growing Academy. The facilities of the Western Avenue establishment proved to be inadequate, accordingly, in 1862, a beautiful and extensive piece of property along Madison Avenue was pur- chased by the Brothers. This property extended from Madison Avenue to Hamilton Street. During the summer of 1865 Brother Urban was succeeded by Brother Paulian. It was under his administration that the Broth- ers Band gained prominence in the area. ln 1868 Brother Hugh assumed charge and shortly after transferred C B A to a spacious building on Beaver Street The number of classes increased from four to eight The year 1869 witnessed the incorporation of Christian Brothers Academy by the New York State Board of Regents Brother Leontine became the next director of the Academy During his term of administration the Academy was again moved this time to a five story structure on State Street ln 1882 Brother Leontine was replaced by Brother John Evangelist during whose scholarly administration the Academy again sought more quiet and adaptable environments At this time the old Normal College on Lodge and Howard Streets was placed on sale by the State and purchased by the Brothers Shortly after occupying the newly renovated building Brother Alexander succeeded Brother John as director In 1887 the Alumni Association was organized Mr Frank lin Danaher was its first president During the last decade of the century Brother Constantius was director of the Academy and it was during his term of office that the military training became part of the curriculum of the Academy Daniel E Lynch was ap pointed the first mayor of the cadet corps Malor McGowan USA was the first military instructor Shortly after the turn of the century Brother Arator Justin was appointed director succeeding Brother Constantius It was during this period that the Academy experienced one of greatest eras of growth The Battalion was increased in size from three companies to five Brother A Edward became the next director in 1919 and he has the distinction of having paid the final part of the mortgage Brother Clement became the next director in 1925 and it was during his admininstration that the uniforms were changed from the the Civil War Zouave to the dress blues that are presently 3B xa The Lodge Street School we I I I - ' i l f I - ' ' I . 4 ' - . ' I : . J 1 'X X .J x 3 ' X f f . X ,l 'M ,f ' , - ff' .1 , x . ' V ,, Q: 5 Tu 2:7 X ,Q ' ' , I ' X S 47 W.. jg xx A ,, A . ar k V -':f -P s Lf' ll W 1 ff. H ' K - x ' sfrpf 1,, 'tl b 4 7 , X .+ ' -' x . ' -.'. -an-5: 7 V . Q . , W. . . R 1 - , f .,1 '- - Q' 2- 1 .1 1 Q .5 if f , .R ' A , Y V ' ' s .4 rf. ' V of ff' H 5 ' A 't 1, iilfl , -t A C . ,ny I I- 1. 4 an hi I , it 1, y ,ws at f, , . . ll l'w.f.:'i y' it l2Llii'l lf l i w , -.y rl 'i X 'ti ftizirl t-' 00 1 x as .v-fam' vii' wee .fa q -1' K9 I ,, S

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