St Florian High School - Florham Yearbook (Hamtramck, MI)

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043 . t Rev. Peter P. walkowiak 'ak M Through whom the Eucharistic King channels His grace. A . To Whom we owe life-long gratitude, humble submis- sion, deep reverence and prayerful memory. You have led us to the altar of God--to God, the joy of our youth. May the Divine Master, Whom you serve so well, bless you on earth and reward you in heaven. Bless us in the hour of parting as you have often blessed us on other occas- SiOI'1S.

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Jfid gmminence ZCZCUGILC! eaacfinwf Mama? Whose crosier guides us on the march in the ranks of VICTORY for Christ, the Lord. 9

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5 , ,, at ,,. , . , . a in W 1 'if i 2 3 A ' Q , 9 V R ' , 291 I -S 4 N 5 iff sq 5 I - . 2, W Dear Graduates of 1955: 2 1 H 9 C, 5 . The gaduation of the 1955 class at St. Florian High School coincides with the cen- tenary celebration of the founding of the Community of the Felician Sisters. There is E a connection between these two events. The Centenary has to do with the members of a religious community, which from the very inception of Saint Florian School have been teaching our children and since 1940 the students of Saint Florian High School. The p 1955 class happens to be the twelfth gaduating group of Saint Florian's, this, as all 2 4 . gs 1 former classes, under the direction of the Felician Sisters, were well prepared for Cath- olic life, equipped with human knowledge for the purpose of preserving the inestimable gift of faith and the sublime treasure of Catholic morality. Our sincere gatitude and . congratulations go out to the Felician Sisters. Y . ' Q This, my dear students, is the bond between yourselves and the Community of the t Felician Sisters. You have lived with the good Sisters, who taught you each day in the classrooms. Nay more, you have lived with the Divine Master, present in the Sacra- ment of the Altar, and with Him, under the direction of the Sisters, you have carried l . on the work of your spiritual and mental foundation. Through their sacrifices you have Q acquired knowledge and virtue, you have learned that only with God in the mind and in 5 1, - the heart, can human life be rightly orientated, well ordered and tranquil. This you not j gr I only know, but have very zealously put into practice. Your desire to live with God, was 2 shown when so very often you received Om' Lord in Holy Communion. Your love for our is Blessed Mother has been accentuated d1.u'i.ng the past Marian Year. Q Sports played a very important part in your school lives, where you displayed your 5 f strength as good Catholics, when executing yotu' sportsmanship in every game on the gt if gridiron, court or baseball field. 2 5 In my closing address, may I direct to you the words of the Holy Scriptures: You pp y , know that I have taught you statutes and justices, as the Lord, my God had commanded 3 , f us, so shall you do them in the land which you shall possess, and observe, and fulfill Q them in practice. For this is your wisdom and understanding in the sight of people, that sp hearing all of these precepts, they may say, Behold a wise and understanding people, a , great nation. f as r May your Graduation Day often remind you of an obligation you have towards the p -, Sisters, in your prayers, at least, petition Our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Mother 5: 3 for blessings on the FELICIAN SISTERS. 2, if . 2 'Ei ' Yours in the Hem of Mary, Wi! W 1 Father Peter P. Walkowiak 15? it o ' 'ii it 'E 0 f. r - .. . awww? ' sam li V .- A - . A Y ,., 'Il