Elk County Catholic High School - Memories Yearbook (St Marys, PA)

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TRON D. VALENTINIZ A witty lad with a sense of humor which makes him pleasing company to all. As a friend. he is frequently sought. He is a lover of outdoor sports, and of nature. His camera has caught many a beautiful scene of earth and sky. See some of these in this book. Some day the art world may claim him for itself. RICHARD B. FRI1-2 Dick is frank and unpretending. He knows how to make sacrifices without realizing that he does so. A three mile walk to church and school daily, so early that the ranks for Holy Mass find him waiting, is as nothing to Richard. Nor IS he slow in his studies. He has chosen the Commercial Course and will, without doubt, meet with success in this field when he joins the business world. ROBERT M. GEITNFR A commercial student and a real business man. In drumming up trade he will surpass every other member of his class, ln financing our annual, he contributed no small share, and proved himself worthy of the office of Advertising Manager. We could not have chosen a better. He is also musically inclined, and plays the saxophone in our school orchestra. MELLITUS J. BRENNAN JAMES P. HIGGINS An Irishman, faithful and true: capable of performing his duties in a way which is pleasing to those around him. As a basketball player he added laurels to his name by showing his ability as an athlete, and by displaying true sportsmanship at all times. A daily attendant at Mass and recipient Of Holy Communion, is Mellitus. You never find him among the noisy crowd, yet, he is sociable and friendly. He excels in English Composition and, in a recent Essay Contest on Americanism, sponsored by the Elks, he carried off the prize. The future may hnd him among the literary geniuses of his day. PATRICK V. O'SuLLIvAN A cheerful. wide awake lad, whose character is set forth in his many kind deeds. In basket ball, Pat had the never die spirit. In sportsmanship he was surpassed by none. ll27ll I l l

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ff '5- .kli si W Saint Michael The din of battle that day was loud And fierce the struggle above the clouds Between the Angels, good and bad, The Heart of God then surely was sad. The trumpets resounded, the battle cry rang To challenge the leader of the rebel gang. The Archangel Michael 'gainst Lucifer fought And soon the proud angel's destruction he wrought. When Lucifer fell, beneath his spear His once proud face deformed with a leer He swore revenge on the human race Destined his angels and him to replace. But Who is like God the challenge rings out The fear of Saint Michael puts Satan to rout. And though his minions would have man to rebel The cohorts of Michael will hurl them to hell. Then call on Saint Michael, when tempted to sin And in the Herce struggle you surely will wing With the strength of his arm and his powerful sword, In his war against Hell for our souls and His Lord. I. Stricker Saint Raphael A King has various men surrounding his earthly throne who are outstanding in many of their traits- the bravest, the wisest, and above all, the noblest of the land. These men are bedecked in shining armor and stand ready at the king's beck or call to do as he commands. Close about the heavenly throne of God, our King, stand seven archangels noted for their beauty, loyalty, and courage as well as their wisdom. One of these seven archangels is Raphaelithe same Raphael that acted so wisely in conducting young Tobias, sent by his father on a long, perilous journey from Ninive to Media to collect a debt. Besides acting as a faithful and friendly companion, this great angel gave counsel to Tobias in choosing a wife and inspired him to cure his father's blindness with the aid of the gall of a fish that arose from the water to devour Tobias as he was about to drink. 2911 A special day of the year is set aside for the com' memoration of great Saint Raphael that we may pay special tribute to him and seek his intercession. This noteworthy day is the twentyffourth of October. Besides the above mentioned traits that especially dis' tinguished this angel among Heaven's vast cohorts, Saint Raphael has the title, Patron of Travelers. Surely, we can choose no better companion to accom' pany us on our travels than this wonderful archangel. Many a one has been guided through difficult and perilous walks of life by him. Assurance of securing this guidance is given us if we earnestly and devoutly pray to Saint Raphael. He will then surely help us walk fearlessly and courf ageously amid dangers of soul and body that we encounter on our journey to the next world. Let us therefore strive to secure the faithful guidance of this everfloyal helper, St. Raphael. Robert jacob