Providence High School - Philothean Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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l fUllllllHllU The United States Congress officially inserted into the Pledge of Allegiance, the phrase, One nation under Godf' on February 15, 1955. At the present time, when atheism has gripped one third of the world, it is indeed fitting that our nation, now, as in the past, call upon the assistance of Divine Providence to aid us in upholding the principles of freedom and justice. Even though freedom has been given to man as a God-given right, it can be lost if careful vigilance is not kept by a God-fearing and truly educated nation. A nation schooled in the latest atomic theory, however, is not neces- sarily the chief promoter of freedoms cause. The country that will succeed is the one which offers education, both moral and intellectual, to all, barring none from advancement because of their race, color, or creed. The Pbilalbemz staff this year salutes one of Americas foremost educational facilities-the Public Library. We the staff believe that here we can learn to know and understand our fellow man better. In the library, we find books written by him and about him. The Audio-Visual Department offers films depicting his way of life and recordings containing the strains of his music. Current magazines feature latest news items about him. just as any book has a table of contents telling its readers where to .find the various articles, so too, the li- brary has a key-the card catalog, The title, lI7h0'r H750 in Edfmzfjozz. was chosen for the faculty page, for we students consider our faculty fore- most in the field of American educators. Our Picture File contains the portraits of 564 V. I. P.s QVery Important Personsjg-the students of Provi- dence. The mounted pictures held by each of the class presidents and taken from this file were snapped in the San Antonio Public Library. , In the following divisions, we chose the various pasts of the Library to represent the sections of the yearbook. In the workroom, the behind the scenes of every library, are prepared the books for circulation. Our workroom, the organizations of PI-IS, prepare us for circulation -after graduation by helping us, the students, develop Chris- tian leadership, The card catalog, the library's key to knowlege, represents our study section, Wfithout the aid of this vital tool, the library could not function smoothly. Wfe, too, without the aid of our studies, based on the sound foundation of Christian principles, could not hope to attain our goals and aspirations. Our clipping file, record- ing the important events of the school year, brings to you, the reader, a month by month account of the activities here at PI-IS. In conclusion, we the staff, hope that as you journey through your 1955 Philothean, you will become more aware of the services rendered by your Public.Library, and we sincerely hope that you will enjoy the account we have presented to you of your school days at Providence High School. Charlotte Kitowski, Editor

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athgr- ohn Mi. Moye, -Founder, Bea :hed llurmg Marian Year Father John Martin Moye, founder of the Sisters of Divine Providence, was beatified Sunday, November 21. A Mass in his honor was celebrated on that date at Our Lady of the Lake Conventual Chapel. The Providence High Marian Choristers participated in the Mass by singing along with other groups from Our Lady of the Lake College and Saint John's Seminary. Blessed Moye was born in Cutting, Lorraine, France, and his solemn beatification came 200 years after his ordination to the priesthood in 1754A Inspired by his xnother's words, A priest should live and die poor, Blessed Moye lived a life of poverty and self-sacrifice. While working among the villagers in the diocese of Metz, Father Moye saw the great need for religious teachers to instruct children. Father Moye Divine guidance: and years had elapsed, he first school in 1762. After his schools were the French Cure left to teach in the missions in the Far East, In the small prayed for after eight opened his established, China, he was hound and put in chains: but even then Blessed Moye prayed and taught the Chinese people the ways of Christ. Father remained in China for ten preaching, teaching, a n d baptizine, Then he returned to his native Moye years, France and directed the Sisters of Divine Providence in their work connected with his schools. In 1789, the French Revolution broke out. and Father Moye stood firm in his Christian beliefs. He denied what the Civil Constitution exacted oi the clergy? and, because of his firm standing, was sent in exile to Germany. While in Germany. Father Moyc nursed the sick, struck by an epidemic of typhoid fever. As a result of his efforts to minister to the sick, Father Moyc. himself, contracted the fatal disease, He died on May 4, 1793. Reverend Mother Mary Ange- lique, Superior General of the Sisters of Divine Providence at Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio. and other representatives of the different congregations Of Father Moyes daughters from various parts of the world, Eatherecl in Rome for the solemn occasion.

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lllt PUHLIE LIHHHHH -- Civic-minded San Antonio possesses an invaluable institution whose sole purpose is servicing the citizens of the Alamo City and surrounding Bexar County. This insti- tution is the Public Library. Its service is an asset to the community, for by it, members of the Community, through the use of its facilities, are educated along the lines of Democratic thinking. The Public Library of San Antonio is a symbol of Democratic America. Almost a creed to America is the education of the masses. One method of this education is through the use of the library, which opens its doors to all. Growth, a characteristic of America, also characterizes this institution. Formerly, libraries were known only as places from which books could be borrowed. Today, how-