Desales Catholic High School - Desalian Yearbook (Walla Walla, WA)

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Iflie ofeicafion acfiuified 1-.Q Chairman for the dedication activities, Father Triesch in his introductory speech at the evening civic ceremony called the occasion memorable for non-Catholics as well as Catholics since Walla Walla has profited from nearly a century of education offered by the Sisters of Charity of Providence, members of which community form part of DeSales' staff. Directed by Sister Mildreda, the school's seventy-voice mixed choral group provided music for both the evening event and for the morning's dedication and blessing on January 29, 1960. Platform guests and audience followed the choristers lead in singing the national anthem at the close of the formal civic program. E 4 sf'

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iuic ceremony ilfmoagzfwafe His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bernard Topel, D.D. , S.T.D. , bishop of Spokane, greets Mr. lloyd Andrews, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, at the civic ceremony on January 28, 1960. Highlighted speaker of the evening, Bishop Topel congratulated the Catholics of Walla Walla on ' ' 1 H' Excellency the completion of DeSales. Iustifying the existence of such schools as DeSa es, 1S cited copious statements of America's Pounding Fathers as well as current pronouncements favoring religious education as a means of preserving the principles on which America's government is based . An estimated 750 people attended the opening at w danger inherent in the secularistic approach creeping into America's attitude toward religious hich His Excellency alerted the audience to the education . SiI'L1CtLl!'6 . Representing the A. Ritchie and Company Incorporated, contractor for DeSa1es, Mr Duane Gilmore formally presents to Father Triesch, principal, the keys to the completed

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We PIG! .QA A Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving in presence ofthe bishop in cappa magna followed the blessing and dedication of DeSales on january 29 . Father Triesch, principal, offered the Mass in presence of thirty-nine priests and 600-700 members of the laity. Pictured holding the bishop's biretta is Father Austen, who delivered the occasional sermon stressing virtues of Saint Francis de Sales which especially befit him to be patron ofthe new school. jim Aidjing mac! Jeokcafion of .ibegadd ' fre-- Leading the episcopal party in procession preliminary to the blessing of the school is the Very Rev. Charles D. Skok, diocesan chancellor and former principal at Saint Patrick High School. Accompanying are cross-bearer Pat McCarthy and acolytes Frank Gaffrey and Ryan Richard: following Bishop Topel and assisting him, Father Austen.