Elder High School - Elderado Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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COUNCIL FOSTERS Fr. Hussey's Fulbright Scholarship took him to Rome in time for the Coronation of a new Pope.

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When the Ecumenical Council convened in 1961; it established as its purpose an Aggiomamento mrebitth or renewal. Here at Elder, a rebirth is also taking Place. The school itself was reborn with the addition of a new wing desperately needed to house the ever increasing enrollment, Which now numbers over 1600 students. To instruct and guide this huge number of students requires many qualified teachers. With the new addition to the building came the addition of many new teachers to a faculty which new numbers sixty Priests and Laymen. The faculty itself has been undergoing an internal 'lAggiomamento con- stantly pursuing higher excellence. Student government is an important function of any large school and thus the Student Council was reborn to voice the sentiments of the students, and promote better cooperation with the faculty. Athletic competition is an important part of Elder's program. A rebirth of athletic programs and an expansion of old ones has made it necessary to add many new coaches to what is new the largest athletic staff in the city. Most important of all is the spiritual development of the young men of Elder. In keeping with the spirit of the Council, the students of Elder have been provided with every means for spiritual growth including closed retreats for seniors. Just as the Church has dedicated itself to achieving an uAggiornamento, so we at Elder dedicate ourselves to this same objectiveea renewal, a rebirth, an itAggiomamento in all things spiritual, in- tellectual, and physical.

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RENEWAL The Second Vatican Council is engaged in the great task of bringing about Christian Unity, and a renewal of the Christian spirit in the Catholic Church itself. The spark lighted by Pope John XXIII did not catch hold at first. Many felt that an Ecumenical Council was not needed. The first session of Vatican II changed all this, and the spark ignited by Pope John was fanned into the flame of a new Pentecost, Pope John is gone, but the fire of enthusiasm; so symbolic of his reign, continues With increased vigor in the reign of his successor, Pope Paul VI. Herein lies living proof of the vitality of the Church and its ability to adapt itself to a changing world. Herein lies the fulfillment of Christ's words, Behold I am with you all clays, even to the end of the world. Churchmen 0n the highest level met to plan Vatican II. Pope John saw the fulfillment of a dream in the 1 start of the Council. l Millions watched as the Council began its long deliberations.