Newton Catholic High School - Newton Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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The role of a High School Principal is a very complex one. We see mountains of papers, endless meetings, and discip- line, all of these duties calling for attention. But Sister Anna Vincent performs all these time consuming tasks without letting them stand in the way of being her own kind of principal. Sarge , as she has been nicknamed, is a different type of leader. She's dedicated and she's concerned. What does this mean? It means that we have been provided with opportunities to grow, that not only our educational requirements, but our personal needs receive her concern. Sarge has a unique way of getting her message across. She challenges you, but she doesn't stop there, she dares you, she gets you so mad that you go ahead and do it, just to show her. It's funny how you can be furious at her one minute and feel so close to her the next. Sister Anna Vincent understands, that's her big plus! Sister probably doesn't realize this, but many of us do understand her, we realize the problems that she must cope with. We can tell when she is discouraged and we feel discouraged too! But through it all Sarge has stuck with us, that's dedication! Sarge is a fighter, we can fight and provoke her, but in the long run, you know she'll win. She's fighting for us, to make us face life, face each other, but most important-face ourselves. She's fighting to provide us with a well-rounded education of life. The odds are against her two hundred to one, but with Sarge there are no odds. She knows what she wants and she gets it. You may say that any really concerned principal can function in this fashion. That may be so, but can they also give, along with a part of themselves, a part of their faith? That this is a Catholic school has been made perfectly clear to us. We have been provided with the guidelines for living as a Christian. Yet the decision has been left to us. The difference between an ordinary principal and Sister Anna Vincent is one very big factor, her faith, in us and in God. I wouldn't want to be in her shoes. I doubt that anyone could do a better job. I wish that there was some way to say thanks, but the only thanks we can provide is by living up to her expectations of us. How shall we choose? SISTER ANNA VINCENT

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MONSIGNOR JOHN MCMANMON As administrator for Newton Catholic School, Monsignor Mc- Manmon has many duties. His responsibilities include the upkeep of the school, maintenance, per- sonnel and the burden of finances. Monsignor's job requires pa- tience and persistence. We realize that his job is not an easy one. We rarely see Monsignor at school, for his work is behind the scenes. He is always on the giving side and he gives his all, not asking anything in return. Hisrole, makes him responsible for keep- ing Newton Catholic going. With- out the backing of Monsignor McMahmon, we would find our school missing a lot that we now take for granted. As the first graduating class of Newton Catholic, we wish to thank Monsignor McManmon for all the extra effort he has put into trans- forming Our Lady's High into Newton Catholic. We realize all that he has done for us and we are grateful.

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Time it was, And what a time it was, It was... A time of innocence, A time of confidences. Long ago... It must be... I have a photograph. Preserve your memories; They're all that's left you.