Johnstown Central Catholic High School - Memories Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE . . OU have left the harbor; the ocean is now before you. The voyage you have undertaken will end on the eternal shores. Your boat will dock at two ports—the City of Life and the City of Death. The distance to the City of Death is short, and the sea, calm. To the City of Life, the distance is long, and the sea, often rough. You are bound for the City of Life, but there is no guarantee that you will reach that port. Some set sail for it but lose courage and disembark at the City of Death. Storms will cross your paths; dark clouds will threaten, great waves will roar in anger. But “let not your heart be troubled. Your boat has withstood the attack of numberless storms. She is destined to outride them all because she was not made with hands. Her crew is strictly disciplined and singularly efficient. Her Captain rules not only the boat, but even the waves that carry her. Did He not calm the raging Sea of Galilee with only a word: Be Still ? So have no fears on this score, but fear wisely for yourself. The voyage will be a strenuous one. It will call for great courage and strong deter- mination. You will be compelled to work hard, but never beyond your strength. Be loyal to your Captain. Obey His commands faithfully, even when you do not understand them. Work at your ap- pointed task industriously. Meet apprehension and dis- couragement resolutely and push on courageously to the end. Loyalty, obedience, industry, perseverance—these are the price of your passage. Having paid this price, you will be permitted to disembark at your chosen port. On the dock, your Captain will be waiting with open arms to welcome you. Drawing near, you will observe that His Hands are pierced. Then will your eyes be opened. May God speed you on your journey! May the beautiful Star of the Sea guide you safely to your journey's end!

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Printed with permission of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal OUR PATRONESS AND OUR QUEEN Remember, 0 most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, 1 fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee I come, before thee 1 stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions; but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen.

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Father Fitzgibbon The Class of '38 wishes to pay tribute to our dear friend and counselor, Father Fitzgibbon, and thank him for the in- numerable kindnesses that he has ad- ministered during our four years at J.C.H.S. Many a dreary day has been brightened by the sight of his smiling face and his irrepressible Irish wit. We all know that his supply of energy is without bounds when he undertakes a dramatic or musical production. We wish him more and more success in his future endeavors. Father O'Leary Because of his quiet and unobtrusive manner, Father O'Leary has gained many loyal and loving friends from the Class of '38. He is our Professor of Religion and goes about his work of reaping souls in a way that is worthy of comment. We know that the reward that comes to those who instruct others unto justice will be his.