St Casimir High School - Casmirron Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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cz A 5 M me N ' Qs 'A 9 PEACE AND AMERICA fC0nt'dD safer, human suffering less cruel, and human fra- ternity more real and sincere. Finally--let us show them that we still remember these immortal words of Jesus: WBlessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.' The nations of Europe have not endeavored to cooperate with us in bringing about universal peace. Since they have not heeded our pleas, we should strive then to preserve peace at least in our own land. There is a highway that will lead us safely to Wpeacen and by following the message of His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, rising out of the maze of world madness and bedlam of confused voices, we will surely reach it. NSEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS JUSTICE AND ALL THESE THINGS SHALL BE ADDED UNTO YOU.' --Helen Organiscak, '40 Fon PEACE N Brutal Death another war employs 1QbA'f9, For its grim purposes. But we 'M 1 Yearn and wish and pray ffl img? W N i For Peace. - And Peace must come again p From Him, the Prince of Peace, I Because we yearn and wish and pray For Peace. li --Helen 0rganiEtik, 'MO Q craig?

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W ? jg C A 5 M 1 it O N n PEACE AND AMERICA Today, when all the Great Powers of Europe are engaged in a struggle for supremacy--a strug- gle as bitter in its intensity as that of twenty- five years ago, we Americans gaze on incredulous- ly at what is taking place. Ourl thoughts as turbulent as the sea, dwell on those unhappy years of the first World War when despairing mo- thers grieved for their sons killed in warg when others watched in agony their loved ones dieg and when people were subjected to starvation and ter- rible diseases. We stand, silent, as if in a nightmare and we become horror stricken as we read unbelievingly about the beginning of another war. Can it really be possible? Will we again be drawn unwillingly into war as previously? Will our own, the American women and children be killed and mutilated by bombs as in Europe? And, are we going to stand by doing nothing, watching our America being embroiled in this bitter aerial warfare of today whose victims are the defense- less women and childreng have our cities des- tructed and churches desecrated as those of Po- land, and unnumbered graves dug over again? Yes, it is true that many Americans believe that we may be drawn into war, but the very bleakness of this prospect is strongly uniting the Americans together in a firm determination-- a determination for Npeace.' We desire to live in peace here in this great land where Providence had placed us--to utilize our resources, enjoy our prosperity and freedom, and make use of the opportunities offered to us. Ours is a peace loving nation and that is why we regard the thought of engaging in this murderous struggle with strong repugnance. With sickening hearts we acknowledge the un- palatable truth that thei European nations have forgotten the words of Jesus: 'Love thy neighbor as thyself.n If they have forgotten or are deli- berately disregarding them, let us show them that here, in America, Christ's teaching is still held sacred in the hearts of its people, let us show them that America is striving to make human life A5 -

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CA SMHAON T C h 9 Q ' u p 'X There are some people who never have to Knock long and wait patiently to gain admission to the friendship of another. They find the door ajar. These are the people who go about with sunny faces and pleasant smiles They are not so interested in a story they have to tell that they cannot wait to listen to what another has to say. When they speak, it is not to complain of the weather nor to grumble about a sleepless night, but to say something pleasant and cheering. Hearts open at the approach of such a one, and hands reach out. There is no place nor time where and when he is not welcome, and his going leaves an empty space which may remain long unfilled, You find yourself refreshed by the presence of cheerful people,--why not make earnest efforts to confer that pleasure on others? You will find that half the battle is gained if you will never allow yourself to say anything gloomy. Harsh words that sting, words that cut and anger, should be replaced by pleasant words that are sweet to the soul. NWatch your words,W is of as much importance as Nwatch your step,n A step can be retraced or taken back, but a word that passes the lips canruaer be recalled, It no longer belongs to the one who utters itg therefore, it is much better to be more generous with good words by which others can be cheered. A --Helen Jencka, '41 They might not need me--yet they mighty I'll let my smile be just in sight. ' A smile so small as mine might be Precisely their necessity, --Selected The real glory of friendship is not the outstretched, kindly hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the 'joy of companionship--it is the inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone believes, trusts, hopes in him, ' .