Notre Dame High School - L Etoile Yearbook (Southbridge, MA)

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Rev. Gerard A. Lucier 1 s gf Rev. Iacques A. Smith Rev. Charles E. Landry 18

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Mes chefs Gradues: L'Annee 1954 est une annee remarquable. Cest 1,Annee Mariale. Cest aussi la quatrieme anniversaire de 1'arrivee de notre devoue Eveque, la fondation de notre diocese, c'est aussi le quatrieme anniversaire de la Consecration de notre Eglise. C'est donc un grand honneur pour vous, chers Gradues. Vous avez passe de beaux jours at 1'Eco1e Superieure Notre Dame. Souvenez-vous toujours de ceux qui vous ont fait du bien. Soyez des apotres dans le monde. En tout et partout faites la volonte du Bon Dieu sous la protection de Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur qu'on vous a appris a aimer. Je vous offre mes meilleurs souhaits. Que pendant toute votre vie vous disiez en toute sincerite: je me souviensf, I ff X7 K , VV' I f R, Adieu A vous, Monseigneur, les gradues de 1954 offrent leurs hommages de reconnaissance pour vos bienfaits sans nombre. Pour nous, vous etes un Pere tendrernent chef, prechant par la parole et l'exemple et faisant d'innornbrables conquetes. Nous n'oublierons jamais vos belles instructions catechistiques. Vos enseignernents resteront inspirateurs de vie parfaitemenr chretienne et heureuse. Nous vous garderons dans nos coeurs une gratitude eternelle et notre priere appellera sur vous et vos oeuvres, les be-nedictions du ciel. Therese Fortin 17

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Om As we, Seniors, leave our dear Alma Mater, we shall want to keep in mind, among many happy memories, that of our dear Curates - Curates who have been for us through our high school years friends, advisors, spiritual guardians, but, primarily, priests humbly and charitably devoting their lives in the service of God. This is a tribute to you, Fr. Lucier, Fr. Landry, and Fr. Smith - a tribute which you rightly deserve, but which, unfortunately, cannot adequately convey our deep gratitude. There are innumerable things for which we may thank you: Whenever we, Seniors, needed encouragement or moral support, did you not willingly give up your time in our behalf? When we needed advice, did you not counsel us? When we needed assistance, did you not help us? But more important yet, you taught us to better know, love and serve our Heavenly Father. You helped us to be truly His children. For this, dear Curates, we shall remain eternally grateful. There are also many instances for which we may thank you individually. Though you have been here but a short while, Fr. Landry and Fr. Smith, you have already proven to be an inspiration to our parish and to our school. Your interest in us has been felt by everyone. Sincere thanks go to you, Fr. Smith, for having so zealously continued our fine athletic program. If we, N. D. students, have learned good sportsmanship, it is due, to a large extent, to your untiring efforts. Your particular interest in youth, Fr. Landry, has been proven by your never- ceasing work with the scouts. If these youngsters become real citizens and true Christians, you will have played an important part in their betterment. May God bless you for this fine work. And to you, Fr. Lucier, words cannot express the gratitude which lies within our hearts. You have given up countless hours of your time to help us - educationally -- socially - spiritually. If our yearbook is what it is today - a book of which we can be proud - we owe it largely, Father, to your untiring work in this endeavor. Too long would be the enumeration of the thousand and one instances in which you have assisted us, so we shall simply sum it all up in a heartfelt Thank you and may God bless you! You may rest assured, dear Curates, that everything you have done for the Class of '54, together or individually, is highly appreciated. Please believe us when we say that, whether you be far or near, your memory as Christlike Curates and devoted friends, will forever be cherished by us, Seniors of '54 4 'IW - game,-ZZa:.C,2,' az 'I9