Siena College - Saga Yearbook (Loudonville, NY)

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE TO THE CRADUATING CLASS OF 1949 At the end of four years of college study it is well for us to look back in retrospect and consider for a few brief moments the princi- ples underlying our pursuit of a bachelor'is degree in a Catholic college. The philosophy behind our courses seeking the ultimate cause of all things is really the key that opens up to us the treasury that is ours in an education conducted along Catholic lines and principles. iiEducation consists essentially in preparing man for what he must be and for what he must do here, below, in order to obtain the sublime end for which he was created? says Pope Pius XI in his Encyclical Letter on Chris- tian Education of Youth. icIt is clear? says he, What there can be no true education which is not wholly directed to manls last end and that in the present order of Providence, since God has revealed Himself to us in the Person of His Only Begotten Son, Who alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life, there can be no ideally perfect education which is not Christian education? The effects of such principles are seen not only in individuals but in families and society at large. It really works out in attaining the maximum of well being possible here below for human society and in the life to come the Supreme Good itself, God, Who shall be ours for all eternity. The scriptures tell us in Proverbs, 22nd chapter the 6th verse, iiA young man according to his way, even when he is old, he will not depart from it? During your four years you have been taught to use your principal faculties of mem- ory, will and understanding. The solution of every individual problem that may come up has not been handed to you, but the princi- ples by which you can regulate your lives in reference to yourselves, your neighbor, your families and society have been presented to you and by the right use of your mind and will, aided by divine grace you will always know just what is right to be done and with the help of Gods grace will carry it out in effect. The skills that you have acquired in the Arts and Sciences will be but as tools that you will use for the attainment of your maxi- mum well being in this life and your eternal happiness in the next. The knowledge that you have acquired has come to you not only through your own ef- forts, but through the zeal and wisdom and enthusiasm of your teachers who have had a love for their high oche and who have had at heart the true good of each and every one of you. This is true not only of the Franciscan priests who have taught you, but of our excel- lent lay professors who are imbued with high principles and ideals. The realization of all that your teachers have done for you will become greater as time goes on and then you will hold their memory in benediction. Members of the graduating class of 49, I congratulate you in my own name and that of the faculty on the attainment of the honors which have been conferred upon you. I wel- come you all to the ranks of our alumni. Now you are closer to us than ever before because you are as it were sealed with the seal of St. Bernardine of Siena College, which stands impressed on the diploma which bears witness to the degree, the academic degree, which you have won in the halls and laboratories of your Alma Mater, Siena College. FATHER MARK KENNEDY, O.F.M., President. ttl3ll

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REV. RAYMOND F. GOVERN. O.F.M. Regisfrar REV. BRENDAN A. LYNCH. O.F.M. Spirifual Direcfor REV. AMBROSE HARAN. O.F.M. Dean of Discipline Seafed af DesH Assisfanfs: REV. ALPHONSUS CONNORS. O.F.M. Sfanding REV. VALERIAN A. CYRS. O.F.M. QeOfed, af Rith

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RICHARD E. HUGHES Adviser, Saga Sfaff DANIEL W. COSTELLO Associafe Edifor, Saga Sfaff JOHN F. O'CONNOR Adviser, Saga Sfaff LEO A. POLINSKY Business Manager. Saga Sfaff WILLIAM J. FOLEY Edifor, Saga Sfaff