St Barnabas High School - Immaculata Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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Qedicaiion 1 IN knowledge lies confidence, in God lies strength. This is the standard of the Class of 1945. This is the fountain from which sprang our efforts for growth in studies and in prayer. And now, well-fortified, fearless, and with this final glance back at days of joy and brightness we turn to a shattered world. Yes, our days have been bright, in spite of the shadow that has loomed large and long over our past four years. Almost from the very beginning of high school days our brothers and friends have been gradually going off. Boys with whom we grew up are living now in countries they had read about, but scarcely ever dreamed of visiting. Evident in our thoughts and speech is the effect of war. Truly, we are the first class whose entire high school years have been pervaded by this war spirit. It is, perhaps, principally for this reason that we wish to dedicate this, our Yearbook, to one whose aid we have so often sought during periods of rebellion against seemingly needless human suffering, to one whose sweet comfort, we pray for all. It is our privilege to dedicate our book to Our Lady of Victory. As Catholic students, we have another motive for this dedication. We ask Our Lady of Victory to obtain for us the grace to be outstanding Catholic leaders in our chosen fields. We likewise ask from her the strength to achieve her victory-victory over worldly ideals and selfish motives. Then our lives will reflect that true nobility of character which is founded on purity of inten- tion and fidelity to duty. Such qualities will lead to the greatest of all vic- tories-victory over self. Although our high school days have been over-shadowed by the reality of war we are happy-happy that we are united in the cause of victory. Our knowledge of government and world affairs will help us in the formation of correct judgments and our strength through prayer will encourage us in fur- thering any cause that will be for the good of America and the glory of God. Thus with knowledge based on truth and strength begotten of prayer we, the Class of 1945, will remain united under the banner of Our Lady of Victory. Within these pages we have tried to capture the essence of our four years. For us, this book will ever be the stepping-stone to memories of carefree days, joyous times, loyal friendships. Its dedication to Our Lady of Victory is sym- bolic of all We seek at this time in our lives-victory over worldly enemies and victory over our spiritual enemies. As we hand it into her keeping we make one last plea: O world, be nobler, for her sake. - lVlARY EL1zABET1-I PENCE. 11

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CHURCH AUDITORIUM 10

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