Power Memorial Academy - Power Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Greg Delgado, a Cateehist veteran, and some of his charges. Henry Monahan looks up a tough one before answering. In front of first row: Left to right, Maginn, Agnelli. Front Bow: Nappi, Brother Irwin, Dowling, DelCado, Martinez, Barry, Brother Clark, Perez. Second Row: Pieloeh, Lesica, Bennett, Hallinan, Corcoran, Carganigo, Flynn, Hoffmann, Keane, McCarthy. Back Row: Kelly, Morgan, Fitzgerald, Krippinstapel, Mullaney, Spilde, O'Connell.

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1? l 'wx aus emma Primary among the many clulis and organizations that dot the extra- curricular line of march of Power are the Religious Societies. Presided over hy Brother Martin O. O'lIehir, the societies have as their focal point the extension of the devotion of Our Lord into all the activities of the school, It is, for this reason, the foremost activity. The Religious organizations are many and varied. The most active com- ponent is the Catechetical Group, composed of fifty or more juniors and Seniors who teach fundamental Catechism to Pulmlic School children under the plan of the Released Time Program. Moderated hy Brothers Clark, Irwin, Leader, and O,Corman, the Catechists work in the nearliy parishes of St. Matthew, St. Benedict and St. Alhert. These dedicated l'owermen lead the parade of extra-curricular workers and have enhanced the learning of Religion in this area. The Catholic Youth Adoration Society has an active liranch here, and that group's religious exercises include retreats, Iloly Ilours, Processions and the publication of a monthly paper. The Sodalityis charitable activities for thc year include a very successful tobacco drive, the proceeds of which were given to the Old Mt-n's Ilome in New York. The Knights of the Blessed Sacrament fosters devotion to Our Lord liy stressing among its memlmers weekly reception of lloly Communion and Rev. Bro. lklartin O. O'Hel1ir, Moderator of all Religious Societies. Powermen engaged in the annual C.Y.A. procession honoring Most Blessed Sacrament. 40 daily recitation of the Rosary.

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Lv TV star Kevin Kennedy, Jack McCarthy, Sal Yvars were guests. Qyaffieax' EM zmefzfx' Umm ' fzfmzs FATHERS' CLUB OFFICERS, from left to right, include Mr. James Tangney, Mr. Ray Walsh, Mr. Christopher J. Dunne, President, Rev. Bro. Alphonsus L. Pakenham, Moderator, Mr. John Sheehy, Mr. Harry Slater. With the betterment of the school and the individual stu- dent as their principal purpose, the Parents' Organizations of Power have enjoyed unequaled success in every undertaking. Sponsoring many gala affairs, in addition to their regular monthly meetings, the Mothers' and Fathers' Clubs have been an inspiration to the student body. Our Principal, Brother Pakenham, moderates the two societies jointly, assisted by Brother Rice, and this undoubtedly accounts for much of the success they have enjoyed. The Mothers' Club began their active year by electing the following ladies to serve in administrational positions: Mrs. Catherine Masterson, president, Mrs. Irene Toth, vice presi- 42 Rapt attention to the speakers is given by a section of the audience at the F athers' Club Annual Dinner.