St Anthony of Padua High School - Siquaeris Yearbook (Watkins Glen, NY)

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Durmg h1s flve years at Padua Fr George took part lfl all phases of school l1fe These pxctures show some of the varled 3Ct1V1f18S for Wh1Ch he w1ll be remembered as the students sp1r1tual d1rector, as the socxal StUd16S professor, 1ns1st1ng that lt must be on the map as moderator of the present Semor class, enjoymg hlmself at a class party and m a more ser1ous mood talkmg to the class ofh cers ,,,,,,.wv-

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On Sunday, October 10, Father George, a former professor at Padua was given a rousing farewell by the Faculty, students, and guests before his departure for the Philippine Islands at the jimmy Franzese Memorial Banquet. The banquet was a fitting occasion for Fr. George's send-off. Jimmy, before his untimely death last summer, had been the physical education instructor and sports coach at Paduag Fr. George was his co-worker and close friend. During an impressive ceremony in the student chapel, Msgr. Joseph Balcerak of Rochester presented Father George with the mission cross. After the ceremonies everyone gathered in the student refectory where Father Claude gave a short talk welcoming the guests. After the dinner Mr. Arthur H. Richards, well known newsman of Watkins Glen and a close friend of Padua, acted as toastmaster. The occasion was honored by the presence of the parents and relatives of jimmy. The banquet proved to be a great success, as a large sum had been raised as a contribution to the jimmy Franzese Memorial Fund. The money was given to Fr. George for use in his mission work. Fr. George closed the affair with a speech in which he expressed his sincere gratitude to all who participated in making the banquet a success. Fr. George's send-off begins with the presentation of the mission cross by Msgr. Balcerak, assisted by Fr. Austin. The picture beneath shows Fr. George receiving the kiss of peace from Fr. Claude. Other pictures show banquet scenes, with the Monsignor giving his talk, Fr. George receiving an autographed soccer ball from Capt. Gene Szufel, Fr. George giving his farewell address and pointing to his place of destination. ,I .4

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Thls page portrays Father George 1n the role for whrch the students w1ll remember h1m best as the athletlc dlrector and coach As coach he kept hrs teams on thelr toes all the tlme never lettmg up once dur mg the entlre season neverthe less as the baseball plcture shows he was always ready w1th players merxted It As athletlc dlrector hls dutles were clrmax ed by the sports banquet and the presentatlon of sports let ters Here he IS shown dolng thls first by hlmself and then assrsted by hls frlend and co worker the late coach J1mmy Franzese , - Z - . v . a word of praise when one of his T I v