St Basils Preparatory School - Chateau Yearbook (Stamford, CT)

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Up the Winding Path the spacious lawn is bordered on both sides by mag- nolias and rhododendrons with a background of shrubs: and plants imported from many lands. Continuing up the path we found ourselves con- fronted by a magnificent granite structure. For a mo- ment we were awed by the eminence of this tremen- dous edifice. Then we were told that this was once the home of the famed John T. Williams. Certainly — no expense was spared in modeling this home after the Chateaux. of France. Upon entering, a long hallway lined with great carved oaken panels stood before us. Exploring further we noticed that the rooms were each equipped with a fireplace built of marble blocks. On the walls were many colorful paintings. Soon we discovered a large suite filled with manikins dressed in gay costumes. There were glass cases containing many articles of what we soon learned to be Eastern European. Of course, we were in the museum of Ukrainian Culture. After carefully inspecting each beautifully ornamented article we took our leave of the museum. The sun now cast multi- colored reflections on the highly polished panels as it streamed through the stained glass windows. It was then that we made the acquaintance of a good priest. As he conducted us on a tour of the building, we learned something of its history and how, more than once, it had been damaged by fire. As we laboriously climbed the four flights of stairs to the tower he told us that this building once housed the classes, but had since become the Administration Building of the school. Our tour was nearing its end, but before he conducted us to the School Building, where we were to enroll, he permitted us to visit the Chapel, where many of the Fathers on the faculty cele- brate Mass. The Chapel was extremely beautiful and ornate. Leaving reluctantly we started down the path leading to the school.

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We, the Class of 1946, are about to bid fond adieu to St. Basil's. But before we take our leave, permit us, with Mr. Senior as our narra- tor and guide, to visit once more the scenes which will in memory be ever dear.” We'll always remember our first glimpse of St. Basil's. As we entered through the massive gates we walked up the gravel path beneath the towering elms two centuries old. The semi-circular path which encloses

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As S:1.L Rector Dean of College VERY REV. STEPHEN HRYNUCK M.