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

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DEDICATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY whose lifework is devoted chiefly to building for eternity, we gratefully dedicate this seventeenth volume of “Memories.” Patiently, thoroughly, and cheerfully have they assisted us to lay the foundation of the edifice which we trust will pierce the stars. By the trinity of science, history, and literature have they given us a blessed trinity of FAITH—the cornerstone of our spiritual life HOPE—the desire to build “the house of our own eternity” LOVE—the perfection of which is sanctity. Their stimulating example is for us ari invaluable blueprint which may enable each one of us to bring to completion an immortal structure, the glory of God and the salvation of his own soul.

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MEMORIES 1942 FOREWORD Memory is the only paradise out of which we cannot be driven away. And will not a meeting like this in a memorial garden of eden make amends for long years we shall be living apart. For here the land is nothing changed; the birds are singing still and there is sunshine on the hill. PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF JOHNSTOWN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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THE TWO TEMPLES A builder builded a temple, He wrought with care and skill, Pillars and groins and arches Were fashioned to meet his will. And men said, when they saw its beauty “It shall never know decay; Great is thy will, O builder, Thy fame shall endure for aye.” A teacher builded a temple She wrought will skill and care, Forming each pillar with patience. Laying each stone with care. None saw the unceasing effort, None knew of the marvelous plan; For the temple the teacher builded Was unseen by the eyes of man. Gone is the builder’s temple. Crumbled into the dust. Pillars and groins and arches Food for consuming rust. But the temple the teacher builded Shall endure while the ages roll For that beautiful temple, Was a child’s immortal soul. —Selected.