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

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was DEDICATIUN St. Peter is attributed with ukeeping the gate of heaven open to all worthy visitors and most certainly Mon- signor James' W. Power must be credited with the privi- lege of safeguarding the portals of supreme self dedica- tion to the fulfillment of ideals and the fidelity of friendship. Without the inspiring words of this non- aseuming humble man the Christian Brothers of Ire- land most probably would not have graced our shores their Christ-like presence and unlimited guidance. ffff, , ,fp f, 404 H4 , ,, fav, f',, , , f f T L?f'2f,1ljl,ff7?,'1' , . RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR JAMES W. POWER, PASTOR OF ALL SAINTS IN l906 WHEN THE BROTHERS ARRIVED HERE. u The multitudes of teachers both religious and secu- lar who have imparted and shared the blessed virtue of wisdom to their students throughout the many years of Christian Brothers history in the States can only be compared to the disciples of Christ in their faithfulness, holiness and extreme worth as men. lt is to themselves as well as the good Monsignor that this yearbook is re- spectfully and appreciatively dedicated by their debtors.

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PROGRESS THROUGH 25 YEARS Many tin1e previously it has been said, and many more times henceforth it will be stated that the faculty is the backbone of any school system. How true these words are! The administration and the faculty of Power Memorial Academy has engineered, constructed and fashioned its principles and ideas, so as to make it the successful influence it is today. Let us wander back through the years to the incep- tion of the Academy and bear witness to the efforts, struggles and tribulations of its fostering administrators and watch Power flourish and expand into the educa- tional colossus it is presently. ln 1931, in order to comply with the demands of an ever increasing high school enrollment, Reverend Brother H. F. Hyall sought and gained permission from the Superior-General of the Christian Brothers to or- ganize a new institution. After receiving permission, he placed his new school under the guidance and inspira- tion of Christ the King- Pro Christo Begewfand dedi- cated it in memory of their great friend and benefactor, Msgr. Power. Brother Ryall assumed the office of the first principal of Power Memorial Academy at 124-th Street. During his tenure Brother Ryall cared for his hfoundling like a proud yet extremely prudent father, and instilled in it ideals which have thus far endured. Brother G. F. Lawless next accepted the responsi- bilities of administrator, in l937. Under his watchful guidance both the faculty and the student roster con- tinued to flourish and expand by leaps and bounds. It is to Brother Lawless that we are indebted for having the necessary foresight to procure the property upon which our Academy now is located. It is to the design, genius. and the brawn of Brother Vaughan that we Power students of today owe the con- dition of the magnificent building in which our school now resides. Brother Hennessy was appointed principal in 1947. He immediately adopted a policy of centralization, making the office and surrounding territory the hub'7 of activity throughout the school. The school was en- tirely redeeorated, the chapel renovated, the Fathersi Club initiated and other existing organizations elabo- rated upon. Commenced at the beginning of Brother's term of office and terminated at the end was the Cold Star Cy mnasium Fund, reaching in l952 enough finances to complete the building. Through his undying faith in the students and their capabilities, Brother Hen- nessey established for all time the irreproachable char- acter and quality of the Academy. Four short years ago the present administration took office. Each year under the able and inspired direction of Brother Pakenham, the Academy flourishes and at- tains new aspects of ability on both the parts of the students and the faculty. Each year P. M. A. becomes a better and more eHi- ciently coordinated school, with the bright promise of many more laurcls to be added to the garland already encircling its reputation since its beginning in 1931.