Pius X High School - Claves Yearbook (Roseto, PA)

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REVEREND JOSEPH DUCCI, C.M. When Father Ducci came to Roseto from Italy on October 16, 1926, he probably never gave a thought to us. Twenty-four years later, as he set sail once more for his native land, our graduation from a Catholic high school — HIS Catholic high school — had become a cherished dream. We shall never forget him. But for him, the drama of our senior year might have been played upon another stage, and its plot might have been very different. Yes, Father Ducci’s dream will be realized, and from our grateful hearts there rises a fervent prayer, “May he rest in peace.”

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Most REVEREND J. CARROL McCormick, D.D. Most REVEREND JosEPH MCSHEA, D.D. As Archbishop of Philadelphia, the Most Reverend John F. O'Hara assumes also the duties of administrator of the archdiocesan school system. Without his permission and encouragement our good priests would not have been able to provide us with the sterling Catholic setting in which our plot develops. His Excellency honored us by coming personally to bless the new elementary school on November 1, 1953.

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To shoulder Father Ducci’s responsibilities was no easy task, but Father Leone has proved himself capable in every way. As the beautiful Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Pius X High School stand as lasting memorials of Father Ducci, so do the new elementary school and the ‘well equipped laboratory, the commercial depart- ment, and the Montiani library of the secondary school testify to Father Leone’s efficiency. Many thanks to you, Father Leone. REVEREND GENNARO J. LEONE, C.M.