Messmer High School - Capitol Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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c,kX i' - i Reverend Vernon J. Kuehn Principal, Counselor The world is calling desperately to youth for leadership. Not prosaic, not ordinary, but living, dynamic, spiritual leadership. The problems of the day in labor, government, family, international relations, stagger the initiative and hope of even the stongest. An examination of the mistakes and failures of the past brings the realization that man cannot go it alone. He needs the help of God to face this struggle for life. Students of Messmer, you should be happy and grateful that the vision of God in daily life comes into the very atmosphere of your classrooms. What others must seek in Sunday school classes and Sunday sermons, what many search for and find so rarely in the secular press, you are taught as an integral part of school subiects. To the graduating seniors this philosophy of education gives hope and strength. May God grant you the courage to become the leaders that the times demand. Moy you never let God down. To the underclassmen it is a challenge. You will meet the problems of the future with the equipment you acquire today. May you never waste one moment in your training for leadership. 9

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gs fs. 2242 . f -g . , s fs,gs. . is K '5f'7 fw aaffrn Riecfeli fclzewell pad-iq On the night of September 22, 1954, all Messmerites paid tribute to Father Louis E. Riedel at a party sponsored by the Home and School Association. ln the smaller picture above, lright to leftl are Father Riedel, former principal, Joe Dorsey, '42 lmaster of ceremoniesl, and Father Kuehn, newly-appointed principal. Pictured at the right are the guests of the evening: some of Father's clerical friends, his relatives, the Sisters, and present and former students of Messmer. From the family of '55 - The spirit of Messmer must always echo Father Riedel's name. His loyalty to MHS was the strength of our own personal spirit. Fifteen years of zealous, energetic labor will never be forgotten by the thousands of young people Father served. His kind word to anyone, a deep understanding of youth, his concern for the individual student, and the multitude of thoughtful deeds which were not duties have put Father in our hearts forever. The very things and many occasions which have become traditional at Messmer were inaugurated in large part by Father Riedel. To Father Riedel-our former principal, friend, counselor, teacher, priest of God-we promise a continued prayerful remembrance. We extend our best wishes for his happiness at St. Francis and wish him special blessings on his work as rector of the minor seminary. 7a543u'en1f'faaeJla.. There is another tribute we must pay before this year closes - to Sister Marella - who leaves Messmer after six years as Vice-Principal and Superior. Much of the credit for the smooth running of the school is due to Sister's method of planning ahead. Her capabilities have been proved in the early arrangement of classes and student programs, as a result, there has been no confusion on the first day of school. Known for her sense of humor, Sister could face the morning office rush with a big smile. One of the graduates remarked, You can always have a word with her. She is always willing to help. Sister can smooth out troubles. Many thanks to you, Sister Marella. Our prayers go with you for success and ioy in your next assignment.

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Mmwpwuhpuuummmbwwquhgmn Rev. Louis E. Zick St. Monica Parish Rev. Joseph Mueller St. Leo Parish Rev. John T. Budde St. Agnes Parish Rev. Raymond F. Budde St. Boniface Parish Rev. George L. Huber Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Rev. Ignatius C. Staskunas Holy Family Parish Rev. Casper Stollenwerk, O.F.M St. Francis of Assisi Parish Rev. Edward A. Vogel St. Mary Czestochowa Parish Rev. Donald E. Reiff St. Nicholas Parish Rev. Baldwin Beyer, O.F.M. St. Elizabeth Parish