DeSales High School - Salesian Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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 l zCecUct nty As we leave De Sales to go out into the world, there are hope and confidence in our hearts. There is the hope of making the world a better place in which to live. We are confident that we will be able to accomplish this to some extent because we will be sustained by our Cath- olic background. All through our high school years we have looked forward to our graduation. Yet, now that it is near, we are a little reluctant to leave De Sales and all the security and happiness we have known there. In all our difficulties and problems we have been guided and helped by our beloved principal, Father Nolan, and by all the members of our very worthy faculty. Now we are to go out on our own to face our prob- lems alone. If we are to be successful, not by the world’s standards, but by our own, we must depend on God. Our success does not depend on the amount of wealth we have or the position we hold but whether or not we have worked according to our beliefs and abilities. Each and every one of us will have to look into his own heart to discover the answer to this question. With the world today in such an unsettled condition there is a great need for strong Cath- olics who will remain true to their faith. Since Communism is making daily gains all over the world only a strong, united Catholic front will be able to stop its advancing tide. On the shoulders of the Catholic youth of today rests a great responsibility. All the world will look to them for hope and strength. In their hands will rest the future of both their church and their country. They will have a great many responsi- bilities to face. Their ability to face them de- pends on the religious training they have had during their high school years. Their responsibilities are our responsibili- ties for we are the Catholic youth. Are we ready to make such sacrifices as may be required by God and country? Are we prepared to go out into the world bearing hope and strength to all who need it? Are we strong enough to face all that must be faced with calmness and dignity? None of us is really sure whether he is ready or not. But we have something that will help us be hopeful and strong. We have our belief in God, our trust in God, our love for God. No matter what befalls us, God will al- ways be near to help us, and give us strength. No man who has loved the Lord shall be for- gotten. Armed with these weapons we will be ready to face all adversities. We will have the strength and courage which spring from the knowledge that we are loved by Someone. We will be in- spired because there is Someone we can trust, Someone we can depend upon when we are troubled. We are leaving De Sales and we are sad but we will always have the memory of our won- derful years here. All we can do is hope that the underclassmen will reach a real appreciation of De Sales before they too, are required to leave it. As we receive our diplomas, we will realize that now we are the graduates and with God’s help we must take up our duties in the world. Let us do so with firmness and courage and an abiding sense of the Presence of God! 12 Mary Lou Cannuli.

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Gun faculty Reverend Raymond P. Nolan, B.A. Principal, Religion IV, Latin III, Health, Dramatics Reverend Vincent P. Collins, B.A. Religion III Sister M. Florentine, M.A. Elementary Algebra, Plane Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry Sister Francis Cecilia, B.A. French I, II, III, Religion I, Social Studies IX Sister M. Jeromita, B.A. Latin II, Religion I, Business Arithmetic William Dilts, B.S. Introduction to Business, Athletic Coach Sister Francis Leona, B.A. Social Studies X, Religion II, Bookkeeping, Office Sister Rose Alma, B.A. Spanish I, II, III, Religion III, Sodality Moderator Sister Leo Xavier, M.A. American History, World Background, Glee Club Sister M. dementia, B.A. English II, Social Studies IX, Religion II, Librarian Sister M. Aquilina, B.A. Typing, Office Practice Sister M. Bernard, M.S. General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Office Sister M. Consilia, B.A. English I, Religion I, Latin I Sister M. Immaculata, M.A. English III, English IV, Salesian Advisor

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 THIS IS DE SALES’ 244 1950 Seated—Bernard Updike, President. Standing, left to right—Patricia Brown, Secretary; Patricia Reeder, Vice-President; Michael Passalacqua, Treasurer. 13