St Aloysius High School - Aloysian Yearbook (Jersey City, NJ)

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IM Qu H41 05 UHHHE 1AMlL1IDXYS1H5kN REVEREND MARK DUFFY Our Beloved' Direclor Amd Friefzci Page Six

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lWMiAlDYSMNN lDlElDllCATllON We, the class of '56, believe that the greatest tribute we could ohfer our beloved deceased Principal, Sister Mercedita, is the dedication of our Year Book to her memory and we sincerely hope that it will prove a worthy offering to one so cherished and so greatly esteemed by her loyal pupils. There is one sad thought that lingers in our hearts after the passing of our beloved Principal, Sister Mercedita, into eternal life. This thought in the hearts of all who knew and loved her is, We have lost our best friend. When we think of her greatness, her splendid character, her piety and purity of soul, we stand amazed that one on this earth could rate so near to perfec- tion. But then it is not a thing to be amazed at, as Sister Mercedita possessed greatness in things of both a spiritual and earthly nature. Surely such gifts must have been the blessings of a supernatural Father on one so worthy, so virtuous and so grateful. True it is, that, to know Sister Mercedita was to love herf' How easy it was to build a strong friendship with our dear Principal and Advisor. On her arrival at Saint Aloysius School, less than two years ago, Sister Mercedita immediately won our hearts, our love and our devotion. From the beginning, she was a true and generous friend, if ever there was one. It didn't take long after meeting her, to learn to love her, and serve her as a true leader. Surely it was no effort to do favors for our dearly beloved Superior, when she thanked us with a deep gratefulness that melted our hearts and made us realize why God had chosen to bestow heavenly blessings upon one possessing such a sweet and pure soul, so pleasing to our Father in Heaven. We loved her here on earth, with a love so strong, the bond of which cannot be broken even by death. Now that she has gone to a happier life of eternal bliss, that love has grown more intense and we begin to realize all that she ever meant to us. We shall try to overcome our deep sorrow with the realization that she has reached the height of her ambition, that is, a per- manent place within the portals of Heaven, safe in a new and everlasting home with her Creator. -CAROLYN F. SCIALLY HQHM Page Five

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'ltlHl lil 15ldfL1D YS ll Saint Aloysius High School, Jersey City, New jersey, . March 1, 1936. Reverend and dear Father Duffy, Our graduation day will soon be here. Its coming makes us realize we are leaving you and the happiness of our every day meetings. It makes us hope, too, Father, that you will accept the profoundest appreciation of the class of 1936 as we start on the road for which you have ever faithfully pre- pared us. Great as is our gratitude, however, it can scarcely surpass the deep affection and respect with which we have received your guiding influence. We shall never forget the effort put forth by you, Father, to instill sacred ideals into our hearts to make us worthy children of our God. To you for a really permanent interest we have not looked in vain. In years to come we pray we may always merit your approval and show you that we wish to continue as, Your devoted children, CLASS or 1956. -Doius T. DARBY lf' ll lid! 115 .Ax Page Seven