St Francis de Sales High School - Accolade Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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DEDICATIG The beginning ot any organization is of para- mount value. Throughout his writings St. Francis cle Sales stresses the importance ot beginnings. A sturdy foundation insures a lasting and firm edifice. The living organism, which is St. Francis de Sales High School was singularly blessed by the appoint- ment at Father William Ward as its first Principal. Possessing a keen awareness ot the problems ot Catholic Secondary Education, this zealous priest never hesitated to do everything possible to set high standards ot spiritual, academic, and athletic ex- cellence. The standards he set were high and exact- ing but the goal he had in mind was more than the mere acquisition ot knowledge. Exemplitying the thought ot the Church he was always aware of the need tor learning and sanctity. l-le knew that the parents of his students wanted them to be trained for eternity. ln September ot l96O, Father was transferred to Philadelphia as Superior ot the Northeast Catholic Oblate Community. We, the heirs of his wise guidance, sympathetic understanding, and priestly gentlemanliness, dedi- cate the T961 ACCOLADE to Father Ward.

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Ever since the Romantic Age when Hknighthood was in flower, knights have been synonymous with Chivalry. Displaying their gallant skills through loyalty, courtesy, and muniice-nce, they proceeded to be faithful to the Church, and brave and honorable in their dealings. They were the protec- tors of women, defenders of the weak and poor, and the criterion of Chris- tian ideals. Thus, it is our medieval predecessors who established the tradition which we, as knights of St. Francis, must uphold. As Freshmen we paralleled the Page, the first step toward knighthood. .lust as the page, we acquired the fundamentals in our quest for truth. Then, as we advanced to become Sophomores, our duties as squires be- gan to include' the social graces to a fuller extent. Next, we, as Juniors, were the yeomen of St. Francis de Sales, preparing ourselves for the climax of our secondary education. Finally, emerging as Seniors, we attained the distinction of being true knights of St. Francis, eager to uphold the dignity of knighthood. And to Country Loyalty to God