John Bapst High School - Bapstonian Yearbook (Bangor, ME)

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Greetings! May the yearbook serve to keep fresh the memory of the many happy and fruitful experiences of high school years! Bnorrmn PASCAL, C.F.X. BROTHER SAMUEL,S MESSAGE The students who volunteered their time in the preparation of this ANNUAL wanted to give you a lasting souvenir of your school days at john Bapst. The pictures of your classmates will remind you of happy, congenial companionshipsg the group pictures, of school activities maintained and promoted for your social, physical and intellectual welfare. May the memories revived remain forever green, may they rejuvenate your spirit and strengthen your loyalty. VV e would not have it otherwise. But more especially, we do wa11t this ANNUAL to keep alive something more tangible and precious than mere scholastic and sporting activities. XVe Want it to remind you in the uncertain years ahead of the Catholic traditions and truths which are your heritage and which you have been called upon to exemplify in your conduct. It was these abiding traditions and truths, so vitally necessary for your temporal and eternal peace and contentment that actuated your parents and co1'eligionists to build john Bapst High School. All other matters are transi- tory, the truths of religion are unchangeable and eternal. Unless you are faith- ful, then, to Cod and to His Commandments, unless you show and lead the Way by virtuous living to men and women in darkness and doubt, you are untrue to your Christian heritage, the sacrifices of your priests and parents, your teachers and benefactors will be, insofar as you are concerned, wasted. Let this ANNUAL remind you of your solemn and sacred duty to win eternal salvation for yourself and to promote, by your example, the kingdom of God in the hearts of your fellowmen. Tn the Graduates, Your day is here, Catholic women and girls. Public life needs you. These words of Our Holy F ather, Pope Pius XII, spoken in an address to the Catholic women of Italy, are a challenge to every American girl. During your four years at john Bapst, you have learned the real meaning of woman- hood, and the important part which woman has ever played in the history of mankind. Until recent years, it was generally agreed that the place of woman was in the home and nowhere else. Today, her place is indeed in the home, but circumstances have made it imperative for the modern woman to move into public life as well. It is your duty, then, as Catholic girls, and especially as graduates of a Catholic school, to take your rightful place in the world as it is today. The question is not that woman should abandon the home, but rather that she should be ready to combat the evils which threaten to destroy the sanctity of the home. You must, therefore, be aware of these evils. That is, you must be well-informed, intelligent Catholic women. Far from ending on graduation day, your education is just now be- ginning. The day is more fittingly called Commencement Day. To use once more the words of Our Holy Father, woman has today an intellectual and doctrinal mission, to study and expound the place and role of woman in society, her rights and duties. Only after this study will Catholic women be ready to carry out their second mission, that of direct actionf, Your mission is a lofty one, Craduates of 1946. Under the guidance of Mary, the Perfect NVoman, may you become real women. the restorers of home, family and societyv. SISTER NIARY CARIXIEL T. 5

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GREETINGS In the eighteen years that john Bapst has been established, there have been five principals in the boys, department and three principals in the girls, depart- ment. The past principals were notified of the publishing of the BAPSTONIAN, and we are printing here their messages to the faculty and to the students. Sister Mary Florence, first principal of the girls, department, is now deceased. Sister Mary Callista is ill, and we did not think it wise to contact her at this time. We are thankful to these former heads at Bapst and wish them continued success in their respective occupations. Dear Friends, I am glad to know that the students of john Bapst High School are to issue a 1946 annual. Annuals are always commendable for they are remi- niscences of pleasant school days and cherished friendships. john Bapst students have always been loyal and devoted to their alma mater, to her traditions, and to the teachers, who have directed them through high school years. Some of my fondest friendships have become even more estimable through a continual correspondence with the alumni and friends of john Bapst. That the 1946 annual may be to the senior class a joyous and pleasant reminder of happy high school days is the sincere wish of Yours devotedly, Bnormzn ADALBERT, C.F.X. Dear Students of John Bapst, It is with great pleasure that I learn of the progress john Bapst is making as a first rate Catholic High School. Your scholastic and athletic achievements have long been widely known. This year you have added journalism to your extra-curricula activities. Congratulations to you on the success of your paper, THE CRUSADER. Such a publication can noticeably increase the spirit of your school, if you keep the paper honest, interesting, and inspirational. Also best wishes for success in your new venture, your year book. The hard work you put into it will be amply repaid in later years when you go back over its pages, and relive the joyous days of your high school career. Congratulations to the class of 1946 and may you ever live up to the ideals set for you at john Bapst! BROTHER FLAVIAN, C.F.X. Dear Students, It is indeed a pleasure to send a message to the 1946 edition of the BAPSTONIAN. It is most natural that a former principal of john Bapst should retain a keen interest in all its activities. Distance from that institution can- not lessen oneis affection for the nobility of its idealsg the passing of time cannot dim oneis memory of its unique spirit. Any person who has had an intimate share in the life of john Bapst must treasure the happy memory of such an association. Cod has indeed blessed john Bapst High during the years of its exist- ence. It is with deep satisfaction that I observe the progress that has been made in the various Helds of educational endeavor. It is with just pride that I note a constant strengthening of the spirit that is characteristic of john Bapst. It is with a feeling of gratitude that I see the lofty purposes of the founders of that institution being achieved by a faculty dedicated to the sublime aims of Catholic education. To the members of the class of 1946, I offer my congratulations. May you be blessed with success in the place God has destined for you in life. May you exemplify in your lives the best traditions of john Bapst. REV. TnoMAs M. NELLIGAN 4, . ,

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FACULTY BOYS, DEPARTMENT Brother Samuel, C.F.X., Principal. Speech, English, Debate Coach. Brother Dennis joseph, C.F.X. Religion, French, English, Faculty Adviser for CBUSADER and BAPs'roN1AN. Brother Leo Francis, C.F.X. Religion, Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping. Brother john Evangelist, Religion, Latin, Mathematics. Brother Michael joseph, C.F.X. Religion, English, History, French, Coach of junior Varsity Sports. Brother Canice, C.F.X. Religion, English, Latin, History, Vocation Director. Brother Patricius, C.F.X. Religion, Mathematics, Geometry, Chemistry. Brother Stanislaus, C.F.X. Religion, Physics, Mathematics, English. Mr. Nathaniel Crowley. Athletic Director, Coach of Football, Basketball and Baseball, History, Civics. GIRLS' DEPARTMENT Sister Mary Carmel, Principal. French. Sister .Mary Eulalia. Religion, History, Economic Geography. Sister Mary Teresita. Religion, Latin, Geometry, Algebra. Sister Mary Ermina. Religion, Stenography, Typewriting, Bookkeeping. Sister Mary Acquinas. Religion, Chemistry, General Science. Sister Mary Teresa. Religion, Latin, English. Sister Mary Monica. Religion, Stenography, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Busi- ness English. Sister Mary Raymond. Religion, History, Algebra, Commercial Arithmetic. Miss Iosephine M. Proiita. English, Speech, Director of Dramatics, Faculty Adviser for CRUSADER and BAPSTONIAN.