Elizabeth Seton High School - Clipper Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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MOTHER M. CLAUDIA Mother Superior of the Sisters of Charity Seton Hill, Greensburg, Pennsylvania It was through Mother Claudia's desire to estab- lish a school for girls under the special patronage of Mother Seton, that Elizabeth Seton High School came into being. It was she who transacted the purchase in 1941 of the original building. With a deep convic- tion that such a school would flourish, her faith and prayer brought a long hoped-for dream to reality. Courage, deeply-rooted in faith, should charac- terize every Seton woman, were the words Mother Claudia spoke to the girls in the first graduating class in 1945. This same message can well be extended to us, the class of '53, today. . Virol SISTER REGINA CLARE Principal 1941-1947 Always linked with the name of Elizabeth Seton High School will be the name of Sister Regina Clare, who laid the foundation for the present ESHS. Under her wise super- vision as principal, the present school opened, grew, and developed. Because of her far-reaching vision and unfal- tering trust, ESHS enjoys the reputation it holds today. Her profound devotion to Mother Seton was the whet- stone of her activities. Unwaveringly Sister Regina Clare met all challenges during those first years in establishing the school. Of her can be said: Who shall find a valiant woman? Far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her . . . She hath opened her mouth of wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue . . . Give her of the fruit of her hands and let her works praise her in the gates. SISTER MARY AGNES Principal 1947-1952 Administrator 1952-1953 Sister Mary Agnes . . . advisor, principal, ad- ministrator, under whose guidance and wisdom the plans for the new Elizabeth Seton High School were devised. ln His Will is our peace, truly is the key- note of all her endeavors. Because she held securely to her deep trust in Mother Seton, financial worries and building problems never overwhelmed her. When apparently insurmountable difficulties came her way, Sister's only remark was, We'll put this in Mother Seton's hands and leave the rest to God. The new ESHS building will stand as a tribute to her sac- rifices and accomplishments. 4-q

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THE REVEREND IAMES L. QUINN Pastor of Resurrection parish in which Eliza- beth Seton High School is located. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Father Quinn for kindnesses manifested toward ESHS throughout the years. It is in Resurrection Church the students assist at Mass on special occasions: it is here commencement exercises are held each year. VERY REVEREN D MON SIGNOR THOMAS I. QUIGLEY, lVI.A., Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools rr if Az

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ff x. ll gf f0'6Q0fU662 Elizabeth Seton High School was founded some twelve years ago. It was the result of a dream of the Sisters of Charity to establish a girls' high school in the rapidly developing South Hills of Pittsburgh. When the old West Liberty School building was offered for sale by the Board of Education late in 1940, Mother Claudia, superior of the Seton Hill Sisters of Charity, wrote to his Excellency, Bishop Hugh C. Boyle, who negoti- ated for her the purchase of the building which was to be transformed into a Catholic high school for girls. In May of 1941, the Sisters set out upon the seemingly insurmountable task of turning a run-down, dirt-laden old building to a clean, attractive school with quarters for a temporary convent. Despite countless hardships and inconven- iences to the Sisters, the building-repaired, clean, and boasting a fresh coat of paint-was ready within a few months for the actual beginning of its new career as a Catholic high school. Soon, the Pittsburgh newspapers announced the opening, September 2, 1941, of Elizabeth Seton High School which would offer qualified college preparatory, commercial, and general business courses. Sunday, August 31, marked the formal blessing of the school by Monsignor Henry Carlin. Reverend Oliver Keefer, in delivering the dedication address, likened the school to Mother Seton, who, too, set out on the greatest period of her life after being converted to the Catholic Church. On Tuesday following the dedication, September 2, 1941, Mass was offered for the first time in the little chapel. The first high Mass was sung by Father David, O.F.1V1. Cap., superior of the St. Francis Friary, at midnight, Christmas, 1941. T R MEM as it appeared in September 1951 after remodeling The main building of ESHS