St Ignatius College Prepatory - Ignatian Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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Who Are The Seniors of 1946 They are spiritual men— Through four years at St. Ignatius, the spirit- ual life has been the focal point of their educa- tion. As a Catholic school, St. Ignatius abides by the principle that the Christian Spirit ought to be taught more frequently than in the bi- weekly religion classes, that teachers in all sub- jects should bring that spirit into their class- rooms, that the Sodality and Sanctuary should help the students to live their faith as a vital, active force in life, and that attendance of the various student Masses throughout the year should be the experience of their religion in its most profound expression. They arc men of self-expression— What they have learned in the classroom, they have practiced in the less formal extra-curric- ular activities. Poise, clear-thinking, and speak- ing ability have been fostered by dramatics and debating. Supplementing the English courses are the two school publications- by which stu- dents develop a facility with the written word through enjoyable practice. In the many hobby groups, their talents and ambitions have been guided along useful courses. They arc athletic men— On the playing field they have learned the competitive spirit and acquired a sense of fair play. They have built up strong young bodies, capable of meeting the rigors of whatever field of life awaits them. By participation in any of the six major sports, they have disciplined them- selves in physical courage and endurance. They are social men— Companionship is such an important element m Ignatian life that it cannot be overlooked in a book of this nature. It is the prime reason for the affection which students develop for their alma mater. The seniors of 1946 have en- joyed the camaraderie and friendship of their classmates; they have learned to work in har- mony; at the various school dances and socials, they have enjoyed wholesome recreation and trained themselves in good social manners.

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Rev. William J. Dunne, S.J. President of U.S.F. and S.l. Rev. Carol O'Sullivan, SJ. Rector Rev. Ralph Tichcnor, S.J. Principal of St. Ignatius High School PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Gentlemen, in retrospect look back to the year 1942 when you entered St. Ignatius High School. You were normal adolescents in an abnormal world. You entered the High School with co-mingled emo- tions of anxiety, bewilderment, eagerness, and re- luctance. The world was at war and you sought only the things of peace. Now you are to graduate into a world bowed to peace. During those years of uncertainty, standards were maintained which you might approach, for you were being educated to the norms of peace. From your education, some of you are now aware of potential abilities; others are humbled to mediocrity. Some of you have sighted your goal; ethers are still wav- ering. Each individual graduate, however, has ab- sorbed some of the principles of the training of Catholic Youth offered to you by the Jesuit Fathers. You look back and observe the countless hours of study, of play, of the hundreds of activities and incidents which epitomize the Catholic High School. One of the outstanding impressions is that of se- curity. Now, suddenly, you are fearful as you are about to leave and proceed into a world marked by insecurity. Some of you desire to enter the com- mercial world, others have elected to train for a profession, still others of you are drawn to higher states. Have no false trepidations. You have the mental, moral, and spiritual equipment for any task. The academic learning imparted to you is but a taste of knowledge. The complete refreshment will come only with more intensive study in an institution of higher learning. The principles for life which you have learned will serve you in any stead. The mem- bers of the Faculty whom you now leave will be here to counsel, to encourage, to guide you as you go further in life. From us, you have received much. From you, we expect much. You young men are now on the brink of maturity. The conspiracies of the world will not be strong so long as you courageously shoulder the burden of Christian culture and Catholic Faith. We are grateful for having had you with us. God bless you. William J. Dunne, S.J.