St Ferdinand High School - Crusader Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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Because of an increase of priestly vocations, Bishop Henry J. Grimmelsman was able to release the three Benedictine fathers from their parish duties and in their place appoint three secular priests from the Evansville diocese. Transferred from St. Joseph's Parish in Bramble, Father Firmus Dick was appointed to the position of pastor of St. Ferdinand Parish and superinten- dent of St. Ferdinand High School. Bishop Appoints Three Priests for Ferdinand 8 Fathers Verkamp and Kuper, assistants at St. Ferdinand Parish and religion in- structors at the high school, meet to discuss references available for Bible study. unjlrr:

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of a School’s Curriculum “No one saves us but ourselves; No one can and no one may, We ourselves must walk the path, Teachers merely show the way.” Nancy Wilson Ross “The Return of Lady Brace” Academic life is the major ingredient of school. The academic program is a path in the direction of knowl- edge, and the teachers are guides along the way. It is up to the individual to choose the direction and speed of travel. The result of each person’s efforts is manifest in the goal he attains, whether it be making the honor roll or being elected to the Presidency. 7

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Devoted Principal Transfers to Guatemala Life is a continuous circle of making contacts with others--some remembered, some forgotten. An out- standing character is never forgotten. St. Ferdinand High School will long remember an outstanding Crusader, Sister Mary Victor, O. S. B. Serving as principal of SFHS for six years, Sister Mary Victor has also taught Religion, Latin, and Spanish classes. Sister is well qualified for her work by holding a Master's Degree in both Spanish and Secondary Admin- istration. To challenge the students to develop their Christian traits, to progress toward truth itself, and to make use of these Christian characteristics by carrying their banners of Catholic life always, Sister Mary Victor has initiated many programs and projects. Sister has developed the school government, the Student Council, encouraged parent-teacher relation- ship by sponsoring meetings for them, and updated the curriculum. As a result of these efforts, SFHS was awarded in February, 1965, a document certifying that the school had met the standards prescribed by the State Board of Education for an advanced rating of com- mission. On behalf of the entire student body, the CRUSADER staff expresses its appreciation for her years of service and wishes her God's blessings on her future work. Sister Mary Victor holds the certificate of continuous commission received from the State Department of Education. Wearing the newly-designed habit, Sister Mary Victor shows to her Spanish class the location of the mission in Coban Diocese, Guatemala. 9