Nardin Academy - Rosarium Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Foreword INETEEN hundred fifty-four has been heralded as the Marian year. Since it is the cen- tennial of the definition of Mary's Immaculate Conception, it is especially fitting that it be set aside for her greater honor and glory. Mary, purer than foam on central ocean tost, is the pride and joy of her children today. In the United States, the National Shrine to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception will be a visible acclaim to Mary. When completed, it will be a magnificent bouquet in stone, sym- bolizing all the love and devotion which Americans have for our Blessed Mother. As we visualize the future shrine, a masterpiece in marble, it suggests the theme for this year's Rosarium, for life at Nardin has been like a cathedral in many ways. A number of years ago the foundation for the whole edifice was laid. Our parents began that important work by fashioning our baby minds and hearts. So important was this period that we have called it the laying of the cornerstone. During our grammar school days our teachers completed the foundation, the lower church, by making certain that the substructure of our education would be strong enough to support what would be added in the coming years. When we were about to enter Nardin as freshmen, we opened the doors to a new world of knowledge. The threshold warmly invited us. New experiences, new friendships, new joys waited within. The doors of,our cathedral symbolize all this. Its walls suggest sturdiness, perseverance and strength. The difficult subjects of soph- omore year developed these qualities. Like the walls of a cathedral withstanding the winds and the rain, as sophomores, we, too, emerged triumphant. Our junior year we have likened to the arches of the cathedral, giving support to the great dome overhead. It is customary for seniors to regard juniors as the stanch pillars of support in all their projects. We have chosen the heart of the cathedral, the sanctuary with its altar, to represent our senior class. An altar symbolizes sacrifice, and the big lesson our high school days have taught us is to place an ideal before us and to be prepared to sacrifice for its realization. It is only thus that we can enter into the sanctuary of our cathedral where we may actively participate in the ritual of life. Our cathedral is far from complete. It takes a lifetime to build. Yet, as we page through Rosarium and recall what our Alma Mater has taught, it will serve as an inspiration to continue sacrificing on the altar of life, thus perfecting our cathedral for heaven. 6

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Cx ANY a free moment during a Nardin girl's busy day is spent in the quiet and peace of our little chapel. In trouble or in joy, we seek the home of Our Friend. There we can always find the spiritual and mental relaxation and refreshment we need to continue through the day. Just talking with God relieves the tensions and gives us the courage and fortitude to face the little problems and difficulties we meet. Sharing our moments of triumph with Him makes them even more precious. It is a strik- ingly beautiful and yet simple chapel, wherein Our Lord waits patiently for visitors all day. We can never be grateful enough for the privilege of having had our King so close to us during our years at Nardin. 5 lp.. VA gf,

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as-imfav 'N F V Q MARY CONCEIVED WITHOUT SIN , f 1 TO OUR CLASS PATRON, YOU ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL, O MARY! OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, YOU ARE THE GLORY, WE LOVINGLY DEDICATE YOU ARE THE JOY, OUR SECOND EDITION OF ROSARIUM. YOU ARE THE HONOR OF OUR PEOPLEl' , .XO IX I JCU I 7