St Bernards High School - Bernardian Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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9 G 9C 9 G DG D GID C D G D GD GID GN DGD GN DGD GD G D GD G D C DG D G ODG™ D GS vera areeetornsanruenmaaananaeneeepaseretes ritenrenenmerernerthent news annenennhenenqunrerrr reterereseey nnrnannrnvetrres-ane: menreneroneennntiensierenern-senmenenttenenaunen sunmhnenmeemneeverhnernnhe-miisnersenenneneneenerenrtverenmertanatsnnnanenenteannnesnnitenenentnanentiend hihtei:hrtettinn. » As we step from the class rooms of our loved high school into the different avocations for which we have been preparing, we find much happiness in being able to express our deep gratitude and filial affection to our kindly, energetic Pastor, Reverend Michael J. Curran, D.D. We have much for which we are greatly indebted to him, and which limited space prevents our mentioning. At the present time, however, we must not pass over a project of his, which carried to successful completion, has thrilled the heart of every Bernardian, especially the members of the Class of 1948. We refer to the Bernardian Bowl, the joy and pride of our high school. It was an immense undertaking, involving much mental strain and courageous resoluteness; but Father Curran’s interest in the spiritual and physical welfare of the youth of St. Bernard’s, and the other parishes of Fitchburg and vicinity has triumphed over all difficulties, and has afforded a source of healthful recreation unequaled in this part of the country For this we thank him sincerely, as also for the many other comforts his fatherly kindness has afforded us; and we ask our Lord and our Blessed Mother to reward him amply for all his pastoral guidance and care of us his children, the Class of 1948.

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9 O NGO G ODG ID GYD CVD GI GD GID GN ID G D GNI GD GD GD GD GD GOD GD G IDG SD GMS While each passing day brings nearer the close of our senior year and the long-desired goal of graduation we begin to realize more fully, and appreciate more keenly what a source of help we have ever found in our beloved Principal, Reverend John J. O’Brien. We always looked forward to his weekly talks which never failed to strike home with great force because of their timeliness, quiet, and restraint. In them he always sought to impart to us the determination of St. Paul to let nothing ever separate us from the love of God. It 1s hard for us now to find fitting terms with which to express the admiration that has grown in our hearts for him, for his spiritual leadership, his devoted priestly sympathy, his unflinching adherence to principle in dealing with the varied problems that we presented. For these and for his numberless kindly words and deeds we cherish a loving memory which will accom- pany us on our way, always inspiring us to ideal, noble, Christian living.