Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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ur czrents Vv'lzat grand 1r1znistn1tz'mis of pity and strength, Xxylldf endless prures.szmrx of locality and liglitf' Under the Wise and loving guidance of our parents, our wavering steps have waxed stronger on the pathway of our lives, More surely do we proceed into the world today because of their encouragement, discreet reproof and watchful care, so marked in all our yesterdays. Their ju- dicious instruction enlightened us through the curious Ways of childhood, on through the complexities of adolescence to the breathless expectancy of womanhood, and the foundations of our religious and moral convic- tions find their source in the essential solicitude deep planted in parental hearts. By their patient sacrifices-bitter, more exacting than will ever be known-they have afforded us manifold privileges, and set us on the path of salvation. We can only hope to fulfill their trust in us, to carry out to the best of our ability the fondest dreams of those dear ones who have made our homes and hearths Warm replicas of love-filled Nazareth. t19l

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ur cgjisters When shadows dim thy path, O Soul, Hath 1471150 him, the guardian of the Light. They have chosen the guiet ways, the hidden, they have elected the service and sacritice solicited by their thorn-crowned Spouse, they have sought the l-louse ot the Lord. Yet, in this detachment from the world these daughters ot loseph necessarily exert a moving influence upon it by instilling into impres- sionable souls the shining virtues ot modesty and true humility, Con- secrated as they are to the promulgation of Gods truth, they devote every measure of time and talent to the molding of young minds in Catholic principles. ln every field ot knowledge, they interpret tor us lucidly and simply the mystic mastery of the Divine Intellect and Light. The dignity ot their vocation and their innate strength ot grace pervade- with peace the atmosphere of learning. With hearts holding a special store ot gratitude, We otter prayertul thanks to the Sisters who made our college days a little brighter, a bit more dear, because they were near. ll8l

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enlor Gfass 0 1947 'aqui' 15-0-wevn. A . 'T' ,- i vi 5' - AML-- CLASS FLOWER: Bachelor Button CLASS COLGBS: Blue cmd Silver l 20 l