St Columbkille High School - Columb Yearbook (Brighton, MA)

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Our President PAUL HIATT H is M essage It is said that every joy has its undercurrent of sorrow; certain it is that the Class of 1945 Ends the pleasure of achievement dimmed by the severing of com- panionships as we are about to terminate our high school days. Before this mo- mentous occasion arises, it is but fitting that we should express our heartfelt ap- preciation to those who have been instrumental in obtaining for us our long sought-for goal. ' To the Priests of St. Columbskillek and the Sisters of St. Joseph, we tender a tribute of loyal devotion that will keep alive the memory of their selfless giving to each. and every one of us. Without counting the cost of patient devotion and unwearied prayer, they have made it possible for us to enjoy the advantages of a Catholic Education and the happiness of our Commencement Day. They, under God, have enabled us to enshrine in our young lives the highest and noblest ideals. Towards our fond parents, our hearts are pulsating with gratitude. Words can scarcely convey our message of thanks to them for their years of self-saerifiee , which enabled us to share in this wondrous educational system. May our lives be worthy indications that we value and esteem what they have done for us. With grateful hearts then, and high resolves we launch our crafts on the Voyage of Life, but unlike many less fortunate graduates we have not been set adrift without a charter and a pilot. What is our charter? Our splendid Catholic training set in the gold of Gods Ten Commandments. Who is our Pilot? The same gentle Master who calmed the angry waves with those majestic words 4KPeace be stillV, Have we a destination? The Port of Eternity! Fearlessly then, let us embark on the Ocean of Life and as we navigate across the years, may our lives reflect the radiance of our Captain, Christ, in His memorable words: ttBehold, you 'are the Light of the World!,, H is Assistants Vice-President Secretary Treasurer FRANCIS YURT MARGARET HALLERAN MARY M. SLATTERY

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representatives of the Green and White; while Kathleen OlNeill and Teresa Span- bauer led the girls, team as co-captain, supported by many able seniors among whom were Jeanne Callahan, Claire Wil- liams, and Irene Malia. Of course the Cheering would never be complete without the leaders from the Senior ClaSSeMary Littlefleld, Virginia Cusick and Helen Flanagan. The Yuletide Season offered an inter- mission from study and gave many of us an introduction to the business world. But the sands of time. pass quickly, and we were glad to'return to resume our final year at St. Columkillds. An entirely new and original activity was launched and sponsored by our very eHicient and pro- gressive Class Treasurer, Mary M. Slat- tery. This was our Ribbon Drive during the second week in January. Every mem- ber of the school was invited, urged, even commanded to purchase and wear the Maroon and Gold on the second Friday of the month or else dire results were threatened. The entire student body re- sponded one hundred per cent, and the results were so satisfactory that our es- teemed Treasurer had no more hnancial worries. The evening of January twenty-sixth found us anxiously awaiting the signal for the elaborate Grand March which in- augurated our colorful Senior Promenade. Gorgeously gowned girls executing the marching maneuvers with their dignified partners in a picturesque setting of green and gold decorations,iand dancers glid- ing and swaying to soft rhythmic orchese tral melodiesgconstituted a scene which will live long in the memories of the Class of 1945. Our next class meeting brought about the organization of the Year Book staff and the finger of Time pointed to the close of the school year not so many months away now. In February Jeanne Callahan and Irene Malia, as the respec- tive room representatives in the Boston Herald Spelling Bee, tried out for grade championship. Jeanne was the winner of Yesterday and held up the honor of Grade 12 in the Semi-Finals. After a restful vacation at the end of February, the efforts of the Class were di- rected towards our annual Penny Sale, the success of which was due in large measure to the loyal support of each and every member of the high school. ltTernpus fugitllgso we learned in our first year Latin Class. This proved to be true, for between the various school ac tivities and our studies, we found that the winter months soon blossomed into springtime. The baseball season was ushered in with a determination on the part of our Big Leaguers to make it the best ever. Marygs month of May brought with it the customary May Procession and Coro- nation of Our Blessed Mother, affording us a welcomed opportunity to pay a part- ing tribute of honor to our Heavenly Queen The end is nigh! Class night is here and graduation is now but a few short steps ahead. As we stand here on the threshold of adult life we deem it fitting to express our gratitude to lVIonsignor Tracy, our beloved pastor,eto Father Norton, who has shown so much interest in us,-to Father Frawley, whose enthu- siasm for our extra-curricular activities will long be rememberedeto Sister Imel- da and all our Sister Teachers, each and every one a faithful friend,-and last but not least, to our dear parentaewho sacri- f1ced so much that we might enjoy the advantages of a Catholic Education. Armed with the impenetrable shield of faith,-vhearts ahre with the unquenehable flarhes of hope and charity,eever mind- ful of our class motto-JiNon sibi, sed omnibusll confidently we go forth to meet the impending dangers of a war-torn world. May the Class of 194.5 be an honor to its school, a credit to its nation, and an object lesson of the efficacy of Catholic Education to the world. BARBARA CALNAN

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May is Mary;s;she is 01175 Thus the month ix doubly dear, As we crown her with our fiowers, Angels gladly hover near.