Regis High School - Chi Rho Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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CIVIC RECEPTIO AFTERNOON PROGRAM Reels FIELD House 'if 2:30 Academic Procession Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus A Cappella Choir Choral Reading Group Alumni Representatives Civic Officials Educational Representatives . Faculty Clergy Pastors Principal Guest Speaker Chaplains to the Bishop The Most Rev. John P. Treacy, Bishop of l.a Crosse 2:45 Program Processional by Ernest Schmidt, Regis Concert Band Master of Ceremonies, The Very Rev. J. Francis Brady Address: Civic Representative Address: Educational Representative March from Tannehauser , Wagner - The Syncopated Clock , Leroy Anderson: Regis Orchestra Address: The Very Rev. Thomas J. Halloran, Supt. of Diocesan Schools Glory Be . . . History ofthe School: Regis Choral Reading Group Address: Jerome G. Kerwin, Ph.D., Guest Speaker Hear My Prayer, O Lord , by Ralph Williams America, Sing Your Song , by Harry Wilson: Regis Chorus Address: The Most Rev. John P. Treacy, Bishop of La Crosse Word of Thanks: The Rev. John Paul, Principal of Regis High School Recessional: Regis High School Concert Band 23

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ECCl.ESlASTlC L DEDIC T10 MORNING PROGRAM AUDITORIUM 'F 10:30 Procession , Ecce Sacerdos - Stadler, Regis Boys Chorus Guard of Honor: Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 10:40 Blessing ofthe Building The Most Reverend John P. Treacy, Officiating Ministers ofthe Blessing: The Rt. Rev. John W. Pittz, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish The Very Rev. J. Francis Brady, Pastor of St. Patrick's Parish The Rev. Daniel J. O'Reilly, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish The Rev. Georges P. Mathieu, Pastor of St. James the Greater Parish The Rev. James E. Noonan, Pastor of St. Mary's Parish The Rev. Robert A. Agnew, Pastor of St. Olaf's Parish 11:00 Solemn Pontifical High Mass The Most Rev. John P. Treacy, Celebrant The Rt. Rev. John W. Pittz, Archpriest The Very Rev. Thomas Hayden, Deacon of the Mass The Rev The Rev The Rev. The Rev. The Rev The Rev. Hugh J. Deeny, Subdeacon ofthe Mass Edward F. Hartung, Honorary Deacon Norbert Wilger, Honorary Subdeacon James Finucan, Master of Ceremonies Donald Lund, Thurifer Patrick J. Hollern, Acolyte The Rev. Gerald Fisher, Acolyte Sermon The Rev. Thomas Flynn, Ph.D., Pres. of St. Thomas College, St. Paul, Minn. Address His Excellency, The Most Rev. John P. Treacy, Bishop of La Crosse Recessional The Common for the Tenth Mass chanted by the entire Regis Student Body. The Proper from Rossini's Mass sung by the Boy's Chorus. Offertory Hymn, Emitte Spiritum Tuum , by Schuetky. Organ furnished by Terry's Music Shop. 22

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minute fo .1 BUILDER by FATHER J. FRANCIS BRADY Msgr. Casper E. Dowd, Pastor of St. Patrick's from 1927 until his death in 1952, deserves to be remembered with grateful affection as a patron of Catholic secondary education in Eau Claire. Under his direction, St. Patrick's High School came into existence, graduating its first class in 1932. In the ensuing years Father Dowd worked with matchless zeal and enthusiasm in furthering the best interests of the students who came to St. Patrick's High School. He insisted firmly that all the boys and girls of St. Patrick's Parish of high school age should attend the Catholic school, and he extended a hearty welcome to all others who came to enroll. His dynamic leadership and enthusiasm became part of the traditions: no one can recall St. Patrick's High School without thinking of Father Dowd. Men and women today who attended St. Patrick's High School will particularly remember Father Dowd's faithful devotion to the teaching of Religion. He felt that his place was in the classroom and each day found him there. Duties which could conveniently have been transfered to other shoulders, Father Dowd insisted on performing personally. His elevation to the dignity of a Monsignor in 1936 came as a result of his promotion of the cause of Christian education. ' When the passing years slowed the steps of Father Dowd, it was with the greatest sadness and reluctance that he gave up his teaching duties. Even in his declining years his interest in the school never abated. The first ques- tion any priest from St. Patrick's could expect from Father Dowd wh-en they would go to see him in the hospital would be How are things going in the high school? j A black sedan parked close to the side lines of the football field at Car- son Park meant that Father Dowd wasthere to see the football team in action. On one occasion a huge crowd of St. Patrick's basket ball enthusiasts over at St. Norbert's College gym in DePere to see their favorites win a State Championship, had the thrill of their lives when Father Dowd' with halting step took his place in the bleachers. Enthusiasm and sacrifice are demanded if we arento have Catholic education. The spirit of Father Dowd will not be absent from the halls of the splendid new Regis High. 24