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

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15 ' . 1 'Rf' 1 . .ng fag. . , .fs I' ,fi ti' , ix, ' f . in i .wi .V . s .. is x K ' ' 'Neg C . 2 N Q if ' f cv! rf' 5- r T , f 3 I Though a class is to a school as a cell is to an animal, in itself, it is nothing more than the expression of a purposeful function. lt is the result of a meeting of in- tellccts for the purpose of transference of knowledge. Simply defined, then, a class is the opportunity for a source of superior knowledge to train an inferior one. As the purpose of Catholicism is to lcad man to Cod, it must use every means to forward this end. This is especially true of Catholic education in which stress is laid on fullness of character and nobility of action while mere accumulation of knowledge for its own sake has little approval. So it is that in Power Memorial, educa- tion of youth has its foundation in the teaching of right and truth to those assembled to hear it. Unshaped minds are taken and out in an environment conductive to the I ', 19 . 'f WW .422 . . , ,Nw is Mfg appreciation of the value of the soul. Teachers are specially picked to give example in the beauty of Chris- tian living. The total effect of this is innneasurablc. People who are now in high school will someday bc the leaders of the new generation which can succeed only if it has the moral fiber to compare with that of thc staunehest of saints. The raw material for this fiber is provided in the Classrooms of Power and in Catholic Schools throughout the world. Our definition of the class, then, is fuller if an analogy is used. The Catholic classroom is a forge, the pupil, a featurelcss. ingot, the teacher, a Vulcan, poised, ready to strike with the hammer of truth, and the flame, the first of Divine love, searing and enlightening the hearts of those who realize it.

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THE FRESHMEN ICE S T O HIGHER FIELD OF LE N Upon the threshold of a new realm of studies and environment, this group, somewhat new to these hal- lowed halls, embark upon the challenge of four years of preparatory studies with hopes of attaining new goals and the successful matriculation of their assigned sub- jects. One of the foremost achievements of each mein- ber, When their year draws to a close, will be that of a complete renaissance of their ideas and perspective on the years to come and that which has just passed. Of this group it can be said that they possess a genu- ine enthusiasm and an ardent desire to become part of the makeup and general welfare of the school. This is Well exemplified by their encouraging support and at- tendance at the various games of the school throughout the different seasons. A walk over to the howling alleys, a jaunt down to track practice or a look in the gym after school will reveal to the observer a vast array of talented young novices of their respective activities representing a huge contingent of this year. Beyond the field of sports, their interests are displayed in even deeper earnest as they root themselves in such arduous endeavors as the school newspaper, the chess and radio clubs, and the yearbook staff itself. Neither does their scope end here, for mention a drive for some charitable or religious pur- pose, and a look at the contributions will often evidence their leading of the school in this respect. Though high school may be relatively a new propo- sition to them, one can easily note their adeptness in rapidly adjusting to the problems, business, and environ- ment of the Academy. It is in this year that they will lay the foundation of their scholastic ability by which others will judge them in the future. Knowing this, the freshman readily assumes a new-found responsibility which will be an asset in his Christian training here at Power. Having the characteristic essentials of a good be- ginning, the freshman year promises to be in their future years here at Power, the embodiment of a good Catholic education.