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

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Once aboard, each member of the Knight community knew he was responsible to make sure the christened vessel was Steering a Straight Course Original. There ' s no other word to adequately describe St. Francis liturgies. To many, the opening liturgy seemed just like any other Sunday Mass. It wasn ' t, however. This celebration marked the beginning of another voyage of the ship that had been christened twenty-six years before. Though the students and faculty could steer in any direction, it was the common bond of all on board that would determine how well the vessel took both light and rough seas. The opening liturgy aimed at reestablishing this bond that had been broken over the summer months, and at the same time patching up the hole left in it by the class of ' 81 with an eager new class of ' 85. Never before had the same people gathered in a common celebration of unity, and never again would anyone follow the same path through the school year. Thanksgiving was the next time the Knights looked forward to gathering for a liturgy. Though some proclaimed it original, many were truly disappointed when told it had been cancelled. The boat rocked a little, but kept a straight course. The Christmas liturgy proved to be the pinnacle of originality, however. Not only would an unique student body gather, but Bob Nunnally, an active member of the Senior Class, would be baptized and confirmed, and would receive First Communion. Throughout the ceremony I could feel the Spirit whelling up within me, Bob said, and when Fr. Lukas was pouring the holy water on my forehead, 1 couldn ' t contain myself anymore. It was fantastic. As he stood in front of the student body, Bob was truly symbolic of the unity at St. Francis that Fr. Olszewski brought to life in his opening liturgy homily. The entire ceremony was vivid proof that St. Francis is more than a barage of homework and tests. I felt like jumping up like those people do on the Toyota commercial, Bob said later. D — Dave Boezi 20A-iturgics ieginning the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Fr. Olszewski invokes the Spirit to fill the entire student body as they prepare to celebrate with Bob and his family. Photo by J. Pierce. ' illed with the Spirit, senior Bob Nunnally listens intently to Fr. Marty recite the prayer of commitment in the Confirmation service. Photo by J. Pierce.

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De ' esigned to attract pro- spective students, colorful college literature makes each school seem ideal. Miami (of Ohio) University ' s general bul- letin was eagerly snatched up by students from all over the Toledo area at St. Francis ' College Night. Photo by J. McCartney. J he road to college is long and fraught with dificulties. St. Francis juniors and seniors in- vestigate possible future educa- tional plans at College Night in the new all-purpose room, room 100. Photo by J. Corbett. - uitiort, location, and curriculum are just a few of the factors Tom Kunkel ' 82 and his parents discuss with a repre- sentative from Xavier University. Photo by J. Pierce. F between the lines r lujays eager to provide information, a representative from ThomasMoore College discusses future plans withEd Sobecki ' 82 and his father. Photo by J. Pierce. Tough choices sometimes lead to The Lesser of Two Evils As the senior year begins, most upperclassmen are faced with questions. They range in their degree of difficulty from whom you ' re going to take out next week to the topic you ' re going to choose for a McCartney term paper. But the most important question to be grappled with deals with college. For most, choosing a college is not an easy thing to do. Many factors influence the decision. Most seniors are first exposed to its complications at College Night. A number of colleges are usually investigated, always attempting to discern which one best suits particular needs. The major considerations are usually the most practical. They include possible fields of study, cost, location, size, and the male to female ratio. Since the next four years of life for a senior will be determined by his college choice, that choice is undoubtedly the most important decision he has to make. Sorry, Mr. McCartney, your term paper came in second, n — John Pierce College Nighl ig

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I curing the water over his forehead, Fr. Marty Lukas officially initiates Bob into the Catholic Church. Sr. Jeanne Marie sponsors Bob ' s membership, standing inforFr. Simon. Photo by J. Pierce. In preparation for the baptism, Fr. Marty Lukas b esses the water to be used in baptizing Boo Nunnaify at the Christmas liturgy. Photo by J. Pierce. ighting back tears after his wife had long given up, Bob ' s father watches Bob accept the challenge of Catholic Christianity. Photo by J. Pierce. - between the lines There ' s a small town in Ohio where many meet with A Deep Experience of Love TEC. Teens Encounter Christ. That ' s what the letters stand for, but what do they really mean? To try and express that meaning in one word, or three, or even a thousand, is an impossibility, for TEC is something different for each person. TEC is always new, always changing, and always different. Although the most dynamic part of TEC is probably the people who participate in it, the result of the retreat is always the same — a deep experience in the love of a strong Christian community. Physically, TEC is a three day retreat, Saturday morning through Monday evening, that takes place 11 timss each school year in the Toledo diocese. The weekends are always held at Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center in Carey, Ohio. There, groups of young men or women gather to exchange friendship, pray, celebrate, learn, and let Jesus be a part of their everyday lives. It ' s a time to look deep into yourself and learn about your inner being. It ' s a time to strengthen the faith you already have, and to find faith you never knew you had. TEC is not a cult, a seminary, or a school. TEC is what you make of it. It can be a time for renewal and enjoyment if you choose. Whatever it is for you, though, TEC is always different for someone else. It is an experience — one that you will never forget. Already many St. Francis students have participated in TECs, either as candidates for their first time, or as team members when they return. The number of people attending TEC, just from St. Francis, grows every weekend. There are 50 people alone in this year ' s junior and senior classes who have been on a TEC weekend. If you choose, you can be a part of TEC. I guarantee it, you won ' t regret it.D —Bill Dillon Liturgics 21