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

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' 1.15 a ' , it fx 1' y 1 5:5 x I pf x -f 1-- .I W Y f' 5 ,.. W I, , -sig n, ,fix . V it in ,, V Y .r Xa' 'x S .,,- of ' N .. f ,. .. . ,a,., , . -f ,fu-+j,,.g -f Y if is C' My I f . , 6 .7 a ,ff7 ! M - . ,xv-if www The test of the worth of an individual is the selflless- ness which he exhibits in his dealings with other people. There are, indeed, a number of people who will con- sistently refuse to make the least sacrifice to aid another, or to make the contentment of another person more full. However, just as assuredly as people like this do exist, it is equally certain that the converse is true: that there are those who sacrifice themselves for the satisfaction of knowing that they have enriched, in some way, the day, or life of a fellow man. Representative of this noble breed are those who engage in the activities of the Academy. For here, on their own time, certain of the student body dedicated themselves to sustaining the extra-curricular honor of the school. t -. X 1 W L W 'x:Lx:..,1, xxx ,Q . . TN . , 33 1 . h , , . E I' 1 7 1 lm, KNWMX In some ways, this honor is more important than that of the scholastic variety. Whereas general scholastic prowess on the part of the school is due almost entirely to the presence of high, trainable, intellectual aptitude, that prowess which comes from personal sacrifice and dedication is the result of the character of the worker himself. It, is, therefore, truly the result of the man, for it is not drawn forth by the threat and entreaty that is sometimes necessary in the classroom. It is understandable, moreover, that the action per- formed is not done for personal gratification and satis- faction,. though these do come as a result. The indi- vidual in his activity is unconscious of the reward that is his. His concern is for the beneficial effect on others of his act. 7

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A RETREAT IS A WITHDRAWAL FROM THE WORLD FOR SPIRITUAL REAWAKENING. THE MASS IS THE FIRST SPIRITUAL EXERCISE, SETTING THE PACE FOR THE DAY. 56 R E T R E A T Spiritual Revival As the development of the whole man is the primary concern of Catholic education, it is imperative that every means possible be used to train the mann or the Uspiritf, A result of this is religious, moral, and ethical training which succeeds to a certain degree. Class instruction, however, is not completely adequate and a means of graphic demonstration is needed to supplement it. So it is that there is a retreat. At Power, this annual event usually occurs in conjunction with a great ecclesiatical feast or holiday. Somewhat different this year was a late-spring activity held by Paulist Fathers james Lloyd, a Power graduate, and J. Hagemeir. Designed to resolve Ch-ristis relation with youth in the mind of youth, the day began with Mass and Communion at Nine. Those who didn't re- ceive returned to school for reading while the others breakfasted. The seniors heard a lecture in the gym as the underclassmen left for church. Final meditation followed another school ses- sion and after that came benediction. Though this yearis enclosed retreat for seniors did not coincide with the school's, the forty who attended went into the same materials their school companions would do later in the year. In general, school response was good. All students were shown the secret of life, some benefited, others not. Each learned of his re- sponsibility, his conscience would have to ful- fill it. THE EUCHARIST IS SPIRITUAL FOOD, SANCTIFYING THE DAY