Saint Michael High School - Michaelinian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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The important objective for which St. Michael High School was established is the teaching of Religion to Catholic youth. We have been imbued with a deep under- standing and love for our holy Religion. You have sac- rihced much time to set before us high ideals and sterling principles of our faith, especially on the sacrament of mat- rimony. We hope to exemplify by our lives the splendid teaching we received under your direction. During our four fleeting years you have cheerfully aid- ed us in every difficulty. We shall remember you in all our prayers, Father Walter, and may you have God's blessing on every task you undertake. CC C4 CC As director of the lyceum, which is an all-a.round-the- clock time undertaking, Father Harold is kept quite busy. One of the many accomplished enterprises undertaken by him is the Fifty-Fifty Club, the overwhelming suc- cess of which merely describes his excellent monetary knack for business. Another task undertaken by our financierv is the bingo, which likewise is a success. In his quiet manner, Father always manages to say a word of comfort to the dolefulg a word of counsel to the dubious and a walloping mouthful to transgressors. To all who Reverend Walter Wynn, C.P. know him, he is the disperser of the seeds of kindness and benevolence. . O - A Reverend Harold Poletti, C.P. 1 St. Michael High School affords us many advantages, but none greater than that of an annual retreat. The re- treat of 194-5 was conducted under the direction of Reverend Peter Quinn, C.P. Father Peter is a great read- l er and is interested in studying much, since a great deal of l his career has been spent in teaching. At present, Father is engaged mainly in preaching and giving retreats. Interesting and instructive, our last retreat at St. Mi- Reverend Peter Quinn, C.P. ,Retreat Master '11 chael will be an enduring memory, a source of strength in adversity, and in prosperity, an added joy.

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3 ,nl THE HEART OF THE PARTSH Left--Lyceum Bldg. Center-Church Mindful of what you have done for us throughout our four years of high school, dear Pastor, we take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude. We have found through all our dealings with you that you are always fair and square, never shirking your duty to tell us your opinion in a gentlemanly manner. Never shall we forget your efforts to help our class be what it should be and for granting us many privileges which made our school days happy. At the invitation of Bishop Michael O'C o n n o r , first bishop of Pitts- burgh, the Passion- ist Fathers estab- lished their Hrst foundation in St. Michael Parish. It is truly the cradle of the Passionist Order in America, founded in 1848 by secular priests and then entrusted to Passionist priests in 1853. The pres- ent church was completed in 1860. Already in 1853, a school was erect- ed and Catholic education in this parish was under way. At present there are four zealous and self- sacrificing priests taking care of the spiritual welfare of the parish, while seventeen Sisters teach in the schools. Right-Rectory To you, the graduates of 545 are especially grate- ful for the opportunities you have given them through participation in the Passion Play. Much of the dramatic ability acquired by the graduates is due to your unceasing efforts and untiring patience in instructing them for this sacred drama. The graduates who were members of the school band wish to thank you for your implicit faith in them. They felt privileged to be members. And from every graduate goes the hope of God's blessing on you always. Reverend Benedict Huck, C.P., Pastor Reverend Wendelin Meis, C.P.

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TI-IE FACULTY REX'EREND BENEDICT HUCK, C.P.. . . . .... Pastor REX'EREND VVALTRR WYNN, C.P. .... .... D irector SISTER M. DEo CORA .,............................ Principal SISTER M. DESALES-Religion, English III, IV, German Ilg American History, Health Instruction, Debate Coach, Spon- sor of Gavel Honor Society, Adviser to The Michaeliniz-In Senior Report Class SISTER NI. AELRED-Religion, Chemistry, Biology, General Science, VVorld History, Moderator of Student Council, Ad- viser of The Shieldn, Junior Report Class SISTER M. EUNICE-Religion, Shorthand I, II, Typing I, II, Bookkeeping, Health Instruction, Adviser of The Shield Sophomore Report Class SISTER IW. MALTRA-R6llglOH, Geometry, Algebra I, II, Mechani- cal Drawing, General Mathematics, Director of Glee Club Moderator of Catholic Action, Band, Freshman Report Class SISTER M. ELEREDA-Religion, Latin I, II, English I, II, Libra- rian, Freshman Report Class SISTER REGIN.A IVIARY ........ Instrumental Music Instructress REVEREND VVALTER WYNN, C.P. ............ Athletic Director RENVEREND VVENDELIN MEIS, C.P. .... Dramatics, Band Director MRS. ARMELLA FRITZ CARRICIQ .... .... D ramatics MR. HOMVARD RUPPEN ..... .... B oys' Basketball Coach NIR. STANLEY BIELEWICZ .... ...Girls' Basketball Coach MR. J. NICHOLAS PUHL .... .... B and Instructor 12