Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

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Just a decade ago, Sister Innocentia arrived at Rosary Hill as one of the original founders of the College. Dur- ing the early, formative years on camp- us, Sister assumed the role of educa- tional precursor in participating in the application of Saint Bonaventure’s Franciscan ideal of education. Her personality best evinced through two complementary qualities — an ingenuousness of spirit and the wisdom of experience—Sister Innocentia earnestly and unfeignedly directs her efforts toward our individual progress in this Franciscan ideal. Even in her relatively remote office as Registrar, Sister continues to take a personal in- terest in our immediate concerns with classes and examinations. With fore- sight she maintains particular attention to our development as Christian women — women who aim to fulfill their vocations in individual, intelligent apostolates of service. Sister’s life is a visible expression of her personal phil- osophy: true happiness lies in giving.” Thanks in no small way to Sister Innocentia's perspicacity in the past, 1958 marks our first decade of educa- tional achievements. These achieve- ments are, at once, a tribute to Sister’s endeavors in the past and an indication of the future. Sister Innocentia chats informally with freshman student, Linda Maher. Alice Henel discusses her transcript with Sister Innocentia in connection with securing a future position. 5