Southeast Catholic High School - Crystal Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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IN MEMORY OF FATHER MILLAY The Reverend William Millay, O. Praem., was born in Me- nominee Falls, Wisconsin, on November 29, 1870. With the ardor of youth he began his sem- inary studies and was ordained to the priesthood in West Dc' Pere, Wisconsin, December 28, 1910. Three years later he was appointed Rector of St. Norbert College and acted in that capacf ity until in '27, when he became pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Vancouver, B, C. ln 1935 he came to teach English and Lit' erature at Southeast Catholic l High School. After thirty years l spent in the Lord's Service, he passed on to meet his Maker on September ZZ, 1940. WE WILL remember Father Millay coming to Southeast Catholic in its infancy to help guide its first feeble and not certain hope. He knew his students with the mind of a priest who had endeared himself to the world because he loved it for Christ. He listened to the Wild theories of his young students patiently, and accepted their queries and answers with the same expression, correcting whenever necessary, and all the while adding to their store of knowledge. He enjoyed our pranks as much as we did, and his classes never dragged on, speeding instead with the swiftness of all enjoyable experiences. Humor prevailed. Neighboring classes were not at all surprised to hear thunderous applause at some saying of Father Millay. He was forever gentle, never weak but always firm where prinf ciples were concerned-a priest in every action. His words were soft, low, Christlike-a striking example of the eternal priesthood. We would like to thank Father Millay, but that cannot be done in words. We are certain that the memory of him will quicken in us a more clear and deep appreciation of his life, his genius, and his sacrifice.

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THROUGH successful organization and compcf tent administration a high school is molded from four walls meaningless in themselves into an instif tution that represents a citadel of culture and edu' cation, vibrating with the spirit and loyalty of its student body. Southeast Catholic High School has witnessed such a transformation in the short years of its existence. Our school, in a short space of years has prospered gainfully and is proceeding rapf idly toward the goal of being one of the iinest schools in the Catholic system. All this has been due to the unequaled fervor and teaching ability of its faculty members and to the eihcient, tireless working of its administration. As Principal and chief administrator Father Mcf THE VERY REVEREND MICHAEL j. MCKEOUGH O. Praem., Ph.D. Principal Keough has been our leader and a constant source of inspiration and courage to us. He organized Debate in the school, instituted a Student Council, and created one of the greatest assets to the school when his idea for a parentfteacher organization be' came a reality. These accomplishments represent only a portion of the activities springing from his ollice. Father Rondou as VicefPrincipal and Dean of Sacred Heart and Freshman Halls has many and varied duties. From his office in Sacred Heart Hall the destinies of Freshmen and Sophomores are guidedg the Alumni, the Bowling Team, and the Freshman Intramural players are directed. Father Rondou acts often throughout the year as the rep' SOUTHEAST CATHOLIC Eight SCHOOI