Saint Dominic High School - Stella Maris Yearbook (Oyster Bay, NY)

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Triumph-that fleeting emotion so rarely granted throughout life is annually bestowed upon the graduating class on Commencement Day. Four years of unforgettable joys and anxieties are climaxed in one eventful moment. To the seniors, however, it is a triumph that not only marks a milestone in their all-important years of education, but spurs on encouragement for the future challenges in life. They have in common one great thing-the conquest of high school learning and the prize to show for it-a diploma. As Catholics, also, their one goal still re- mains on that pedestal whose foundation has been strengthened in these years. It is Heaven. Throughout the years, it may get difficult to recall the struggles encountered in trying to make the grade, but they shall never forget the Faith they so warmly embraced at this time. Indeed here is a group of young Catholic people sharing the same gladness, striving for a common goal and cherishing the same memories. Yet, on the other hand, each possesses that personal individualism so well marked by his name. Here they are-from A to Z. They stand now on the brink of decision. That step taken now may mean every- thing: future happiness, loyalty to the Faith, and eternal salvation. The Senior Class of 1958 has been very fortunate. Many of its members stand before a door upon which opportunity has knocked and will open to them a career in the medical, scientific or business fields. God has also blessed us well with vocations to do His work. It is then, once again, Stells Maris' privilege to salute Saint Dominic's graduating seniors as they pass in revue on these pages, for here is an able-bodied group of recruits for Christian life. During these last four years, their lives have been molded by Catholic discipline, tempered in knowledge, and initiated to responsibility. May God continue to bless them as He has undoubtedly blessed a hundred-fold, those to whom they owe a good education, life itself and the precious gift of Faith.