Qu Appelle Diocesan School - Noster Annus Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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My Walk With St. Paul Yesterday, as I walked home from the synagogue after my lessons, I met Saul walking down the road through the olive grove. I ran up to him and asked if I might walk with him. He gave his consent, and we strolled down towards the docks, where he spent a lot of time. I asked him what he did in Tarsus when he was a small boy. He laughed and said, I did things much like you do. Why I remember the time your cousins, Simon and Abraham, and I went to the amphitheatre instead of to the synagogue. We watched the gladiators through a chink in the wall, till the soldiers came around the comer. We nearly flew through the air and they were right behind us, A camel train came in between us and our pursuers and we scrambled away without being caught. I assure you we never tried that again. We were punished by not being allowed to go to the first day of the fruit festival. I hope you never do that. Learn by others mistakes and it will save you a lot of misfortune. We did the same things at the synagogue as you do. We read and learned to write and studie d from the Scriptures. I remember one boy named Thomas who was subject to fits. Vie tormented him everyday for months on the way home from the synagogue. I wander where he is now, the dear fellow. I said I knew him and that he lived not far from the docks. He ' s a follower of Jesus too. H» believes that he shall be healed from his sickness. We will go and see him, said Saul.So we turned down to the south end of the docks where Thomas lived. Look, said Saul, there ' s a ship coming in. I used to spend hours down here by the docks and watch them unload the ships. I talked to a sailor who told of strange and exciting places where they had docked. I plan on going to some of those places and teach the Word of God. Tomorrow I will tell you some of the stories that the sailors told me. He healed Thomas of his disease, and we stopped far supper. Mother was worried about me, but when she found out I had been with Saul she did not punish me but said, You must bring him home for supper tomorrow night. I must go and answer the door now, far Saul is here for supper. - Pat Clemens - Peace, God ' s grace, Is sought by man; Hate, Kan ' s scourge Inflicts our times. As brother love seems lost, And evil seems to thrive Eternal Easter-tide Proves hope is still alive. -Alice Smith- To Sister Margaret Ann, SSJD. I saw A nun at prayer. As evening shadows fell- Her lips intoned an ancient psalm Alone. I left The nun at prayer. But left her not alone. For what I thought was solitude Was God. The Value of Time He who wastes time, exists; he who spends his time wisely, lives. Elaine Wilson 41

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Science Transforming Modern Life Science is a major factor in life today. Everywhere we can see evidence of the progress of science, which is a march that will never stop. Modern warfare is a field which has changed greatly. Jets make it possible for a fast, deadly attack on a foreign country. Countries are competing for the pres¬ tige of placing a man on the moon. Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles are being perfected for destructive uses in war. On the actual fighting plains better guns and more advanced methods are in use. More effective systems of communication are being acquired. Ships and planes have installed guns which are more accurate and longer ranged. Although we take many appliances in the home for granted, we should think of the research put into them. Our televisions and radios offer us entertainment that our great-grandfathers lacked. We have been taught the importance of food values and a proper diet for health. Electricity has made many household duties lighter. No longer do the winter preserves have to be canned; we are able to pur¬ chase them. This makes our meals more nourishing and varied. By looking about your heme you may see science at work. Science is very prominent in modern education. Our curriculum has been widened to include more courses in science. A large number of colleges are applying sci¬ entific methods to education. Television and radio are affecting educational me¬ thods and offering new ways of gaining knowledge out of school. In no other field has such progress been made as in that of health. In some public opinions there is the thought that certain diseases are baffling scientists and doctors. Little do they realize that constant and careful research is bringing these men closer and closer to their goal. A few years ago we had no cure for polio, and cancer meant death. A prevention far polio is now available, and a cure for cancer not too distant. Antitoxins are obtainable for many illnesses, which, if given a chance, would infect a community. We have also been shown ways of making our habits healthier. Many of the old scientists have contributed much to modern health and hygiene by their discoveries. Surgery has become commonplace, instead of having a taboo on it because of unhealthy practices. X-ray has also been de¬ veloped, which helps in the diagnosis of certain diseases and injuries. Advanced study is being carried on in many fields of health for the gaining of even greater goals. I think the reason that we have had so much success in this age in science is because, as Newton said, we are standing on the shoulders of giants. I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves. -Lord Chesterfield - 43