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

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OUR CURATES FATHER 'WENDELIN MEIS, C.P. Father's stay at St. Michaels adds up to many years. Energy and devotion to duty are his outstanding traits. During the passion play season Father can always be found in or near the auditorium. This great work has received the devotion of his life, with the band and his instructions taking up the in between times. St. Michaels would not be the same without you, Father. ll i FATHER HAROLD POLETTI, C.I'. if' FATHER MATTHEYV NESTOR, C.P. Replacing one of our former curates in Feb- ruary, Father Matthew arrived from Union City, N. ready for duty. YVe are happy to have Father at St. Michaels and we sincerely hope that his years with us will be profitable and enjoyable. Here, there and eyerywherehare the places Father Harold can be located. Busy always about his Father's business, in imitation of Him NVho went about doing good, is the greatest tribute which we can pay to him. His keen and discerning foresight have done great things for St. Michael's. Nothing can stop this active man when atomic energy is needed. Any parish can use a man ol' his persistence. i

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FAREYVELL, FATHER YVALTER The year 1941 saw the students of St. Michael's surprised to hear that Father X'Valter XVynn was appointed director of the high school. He began his work immediately using the mimeo- graph room as an office. Eventually the parish house served for the same purpose and students readily sought his advice. Certain people expect a priest to be somewhat of a super- man, Their generosity and charity are sometimes over-taxed by selfish individuals who consider them weaklings because they give their all and a great deal more to help those in need. How- ever, if generosity and kindness can be measured in terms of money then Father i'Valter is more than a millionaire. Father came to St. Michael's with the intention of doing.God's will, which included saving souls and administering to the poor and the sick. Yet, during his seven years with us he has done much more. Everyone felt at home with him for he was considered a great priest and a swell pal. His interests began with athletics of which basketball was the outstanding sport. He realized at the very first game that what the boys needed was moral backing and he made certain that they got it. His work for them, the girls, and the whole school was so outstanding that we will never be able to repay him. Another of Father's undertakings was his work as Spiritual Adviser. VVe believe that every graduating class was able to put Father's hne philosophy of life to good use. Now that Father has left us, there remains only fond memories and ever grateful students. May your future be filled with joy, peace and God's blessings, Father, and may the years to come find you again in our midst. Class of '48 9