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

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1 OUR SOURCE OF IDEALS SlS'l'l-IR IXIARY BL'R'1'R.-xxx. . . ........Prinr'ipaI SISTER NIARY MARG.-xR1':'1' ................................. ...Senzor Tffaclmr Religion, S1'i1'11rr', Ymrboole Advism' SISTER NIARY D1-LSAL1-is .................................. ...jzmior Teaclzer ,Rl?HgfO77, English, Eflilllllllil' Cfff0glYIl7ll:X' SIS'l'If.R NI.-XRY VxRc:1N1A ............,......................,.. jurzim' Tcarlzvr Religion, C0lI1II1!'l'l'f!ll, Srlionl Paper A flvism' SISTIQR NIARY Lois .................... . .... ............. 5 rzplmnmrf' Tenrlzw' Rrfligimz, English, Language SISTER NIARY lIl'Dl'1'l-I ..............,........... .......,.. . SOPIIUIIIUH? Tf'11f'l1r'r Rrliginn, Alrltlmrnrllirs, Lr11'1g-zzflgff SIs'1'1-:R MARY HELEN ................................... ..Frffslm1un Tc'ru'lu'1' Rf,-Iigmz, I-Iomzf El'0l'10II7fl'S, Mntlmmalifs Srs'r1':R NIARY BARBARA .........,......................... Freslzman Tenrlzer Rrligion, History, Lllllgllllgl' Muviz' El'0I1UH1fC Gzfogruplzg' S1s'1'1-1R NIARY I-Ilauaxla ........................... '- . , Mr. Nick Puhl, our most devoted Band Instructor for the past ten years. :WR f 1 Mrs. Armella Fritz Carrick, Director of Drama- tics. who has grown up on the stage at St. Michael's and who takes an active part in every home performance. 10

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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

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Coach Howard CRU pej Ruppen, our Athletic Director has very ably coached our Varsity for many years. Good luck, Rupe, your boys will al- ways remember you. INSTRUCTORS Seniors, the most pleasant years of your life span are past. Beckoning you for- ward may be many years or a few. No matter which you will have to account lor, remember when viewing the whole, that any life is short and that all adds up to the good, the conquering of sell, the spirit of faith that dominates it. Life has its happy days. its moments of elation, its cups of joy that make it almost seem to satisfy at the time. But with the dawn of the morrow, comes again the realization of the harder things that have to be faced and fought. But herein lies the application of your Catholic Philosophy which makes all of these occasions understandable. They can be interpreted properly in the light of the Beati1udes. and can be used to reap a rich harvest of graces under the guidance of the I-loly Spirit within you. ' May your lives be filled with the spirit of faith, with an abunl and with a constant awareness of yor A ' ' ' tance of grace 1 n eternal destiny. n ll, 1 W 1 ,l k Miss Louise Gralka, Mr. Joseph Moog. our Girls' B a s k e t b a l l Faithful Band Leader. Coach. ll