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

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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

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

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'25, pg' -g Rev. Soeur Pierre d'Avila, superieure Tres cheres Maitresses, Au moment, ou bien emus, nous allons quitter notre Alma Mater, le souvenir de vos maternelles bonres se grave plus profondement dans notre memoire et surtout dans notre Coeur. Depuis quatre ans nous avons vecu avec vous, nourrissant notre ame du pain de la science et de la vertu que vous nous avez dispense si liberalement. Htunble, mais heureuse interprete de Gradues de 54 , qu'il me soit permis de vous remercier chacune individuellement pour ces bienfaits inappreciables octroyes durant ces annees consecutives. A vous, veneree et bien chere Superieure, notre souvenir emu . . . Votre comprehen- sion de la jeunesse a su, des votre arrivee 21 Notre-Dame, conquerir tous les coeurs. Votre rdieux sourire a contribue E1 ensoleiller nos jours, meme les plus sombres. Combien nous avons beni les circonstances nous permettant un petit entretien avec vous! Cesr que vos conselis nous etaient salutaires. Nous wous souviendrons! Chere Soeur Saint-Jean du Cenacle, notre belle Academie se glorifie de vous avoir eue pour Maitresse des la premiere heure. La preparation superieure que vous donnez a vos eleves leur merite les belles positions dont ils jouissent aujourd'hui. Aussi que de droits vous avez a notre priere reconnaissante! En Soeur Eustelle-de l'Eucharistie, nous saluons la Maitresse devouee des Gradues. En plus de lenseignement des matieres classiques et commerciales distribue avec une competence rare, vous dirigez notre Glee Club en artiste averrie. Merci chere bonne Soeur . . . Oubliez les petites fredaines ecbappees at notre legerete, en songeant combien nous vous aimons et apprecions. De vos gradues de 5-4 vous vous souviendrez, n'est- ce-pas? Chere Soeur Marie de la Reparation, durant tout notre cours superieur, votre unique ambition, nous l'avons senti, a ere d'inculquer en nos ames, les vertus qui font les chretiens convaincus, capables de faire de grandes choses parce que forts de la puissance du Christ vivant en eux. Vos lecons toutes impregnees de l'amour de jesus nous serviront de phares lumineux tout le long de notre vie. En plus de ce profond et solide en- seignement religieux, votre devouement pour la conservation de la langue francaise nous a valu de grangls honneurs et de beaux succes! Merci!