Regina High School - Tiara Yearbook (Hyattsville, MD)

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egina 6Al'I'lL6 flee 32,05 0 rogredri n- - me Shown entering the students' lobby are: Barbara Doyle. .loan Doyle, Joyce Gill, Cay Barrett, and Renee Courtois. In the four years since Regina first opened these doors, the school and the girls have helped one another grow in knowledge. age, and grace. Each year since then a new class has entered these portals, bringing with it something special to be cultivated therein. At the end of four years, each class will again pass through the same entrance on its way into the worldg thus, these doors serve as the dividing line be- tween childhood and adulthood. For a graduating class that passes through them for the last time, they represent gate- ways to the future. The years ahead can be faced with con- fidence because the spiritual and temporal wisdom, acquired within, leaves nothing to dread. The vista formed by Re- gina's doors is one of hope that will become eternal vision. l l

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wiv W we His Excellency, The Most Reverend Patrick A. O'Boyle completes the dedi- cation of Regina on December 11, 1955, by blessing the statue of the Sacred Heart in the rotunda. The Archbishop is assisted by Reverend Denis Fitz- gerald, M.S.SS.T., and Reverend Walter J. Schmitz, S.S. The dedication was the oiiicial opening of the school and the consecration of Regina to Jesus and Mary. The motto chosen for the new institute was Caritas et Veritas. As members of the archdiocesan clergy, religious of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, and students of the first class of Regina looked on, the Most Rev. Philip M. Hannan dedicated the statue of Our Lady of Fourviere on Sept. 21, 1956. Facing the school, Our Lady stands as a reminder of the virtues that she wishes her daughters to imitate. Under her eyes, the students pass from their freshman year onward to their goal-graduation and life beyond. Old Glory became part of the grow- ing Regina scene on June 7, 1956, at a ceremony in which Rosemary Cerardi received the American Legion Award for leadership, courage, honor, service and scholarship, as determined by the vote of the entire student body with the approval of the faculty. Rep. Richard E. Langford, acting on behalf of the Legion, made the official presentation.

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Enlightening the faithful on the truths of Faith, instructing youth, preparing them for life, leading all to Heaven, these are I' :W i Dedicated to Service for Our Lady Teens in a royal atmosphere proudly pay tribute to the administra- tion. Whether in need of sympathy, counsel, or friendship, Regina girls always find the understanding neces- sary to mold a carefree teen into a Catholic woman. This understanding comes not only from the faculty but from friends who have given their time to help instill solid principles to pro- tect each student, while in high school, in college and throughout life. .lust as princes and kings select only the wisest and most perfect of men to instruct their young ones, so the Religious of Jesus and Mary choose educated women to teach the truth to Mary's princesses. The Holy Father, Archbishop, Bishops, and each of the other notables have rendered homage either directly or indirectly to the Queen and made possible the constructing and dedicat- ing of a royal edifice of learning and cultural activity. The faculty have conveyed the timely message that the leif-motif of every day should be their motto, Praised forever be Jesus and Mary. The Mothers', at Regina work many wonders as they strive to answer all the questions that arise within the minds of every average teenager. How- ever, there are some things that are better left to someone who has had more experience in the field, namely a priest. Many priests, therefore, have offered their time and knowledge to assist in providing guidance complete and varied enough to satisfy the spirit- ual needs of Regina's daughters. The lay teachers have shown Regina girls much of the love and Christlike spirit that is needed to strengthen and enlighten the world. Their example has evoked the realiza- tion that the Church needs not only nuns and priests, but also lay apostles to spread her doctrine everywhere. The Home and School Associa- tion has endeavored to complement the work of the faculty by presenting the parents' firm support and help. Christ said, '6Without Me, you can do nothing. With Him, and with the help of parents, teachers and friends, a royal palace has been cre- ated worthy of the title, Regina. 0 A7l'l'lL!aZ0l'l ik? .gin-age of tke Queen, of af ell