St Joseph High School Nazareth Academy - Excelsior Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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M The 1970 Board of Trustees are (seated) Rev. Clarence Leopold. Rev, E. A. Hermes. Msgr. F. O. Beck, Thomas M. O ' Connor. Rev. Thomas Collins, (standing! Bro. Ralph Krull. S. M.. Albert Harrison. Jr.. Max Mayer, Dr. Forrest Seger. Robert P. Dunn. Joe E. Wearden, Elias Ozuna. (not pictured) Tom O ' Connor, Jr., Dennis O ' Connor, Leo J. Welder, Hon. Joe Kelly. James Hale- paska. Rev. Richard Toal. Ralph R. Gilster. and Michael Kelly, . And Our Future Looks Bright Comprised of intereste(i aiKJ (devoted citizens, the St. Joseph School Board has shouldered the responsibility of maintaining the management of our school. Working steadily and determinedly for bettered education facilities, they have proven to be truly the foundation of the school. These men who serve on the board have spent many hours of their time and have given beneficial ad- vice in order to present students with opportuni- ties for the finest education possible. We are grateful and indebted to them for their contribu- tions. OtTicers of the St. Joseph Schools. Inc. are (from left to right) Albert Harrison. Jr.. secretary-treasurer: Thomas M. O ' Connor president; and Joe E. Wearden. vice-president. Bro. Ralph and Mr. R. P. Dunn, a key member of the board, discuss a proposed program.

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A hundred years ago Father Gar- det erected a small frame building calling it St. Joseph ' s Institute. Soon the Brothers of Mary came to Victo- ria to instruct the Catholic youth of this area. Until the late 1930 ' s, they lived on the second floor of this mem- orable old institution pictured on the left. A modern brick home was pro- vided for them when St. Joseph ' s Col- lege, as it was then known, was mov- ed from downtown to College Park. A picture of St. Joseph ' s College about 1915 as taken from the steps of St. Mary ' s Church. Brothers who taught at that time are shown standing in front of the wooden building. We ' ve Come a Long Way On November 26, 19 3 5, a corporation known as Saint Joseph ' s Educational Founda- tion was formed in Victoria. With the purpose to offer a better and higher Catholic education to the youth of this city and of Texas, it has functioned faithfully throughout the years. This vital organization has been supported by the voluntary contributions donated by its con- stituent members. As a result of the efforts on the part of the board members, St. Joseph ' s has witnessed many improvements since the days of St. Jo- seph ' s College on Main Street. Due to unfortu- nate circumstances, the school was closed sev- eral times, but after 1906 it has remained in continuous operation. The Saint Joseph ' s Schools, Inc., as it is now known, has met and overcome various obstacles to keep our school going. When the school was moved to its present spacious campus, many im- provements were made to offer young men a well-rounded education. Its name was changed to St. Joseph High School and it underwent numerous other transitions. Most recent of these is the cafeteria which is a proof of the efforts of the Board of Trustees. Modern facilities have been blended successfully with tradition to make St. Joe what it is today. The cafeteria prepares meals each week-day for both the high school and the grammar grades. lec-x ' arij

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Ever Upward