St Josephs Academy - Academia Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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J K, II I I The Academia ef, A lan g Qi X , gl ll l D5 E. nl- .1 I :1 TO OUR LADY OF MERCY-FRIEND OF S Queen of all our heavenly friends, Blessed Mary, lovely Mother of S. J. A., We, thy children, feel thy love From morn 'til night, in work and play. Immaculate Virgin, thy spirit hovers o'er us, Thy presence we feel, thy care we know. Thy smile is sweet, thy touch is dear: Lady of Mercy, thou art always near. Holy Mother, keep us ever close to' thee, In school, at home, on life's highway. Remember we are thine, Children of Mary, And' thine We would always be. Faithful Friend, in life and death, Our hope rests deep in thee. Merciful Mother, keep us forever, Thy children of S. J. A. TO ST. JOSEPH Guarding the portals of our Academy Hall St. Joseph stands, loved patron of us all: Faithful and true, gentle and meek. He is our friend: his aid then we seek. Dear heavenly Patron, we pray thee today, Keep our dear graduates true in life's way. Make them remember the ideals of their school, Keep them the friends of its motto and rule. In life and in death be their comfort and friend, Bless all their days until they may end. St. Joseph, loved Father, we believe, as 'tis said. Thine aid is unfailing-be always our great family's -if 11 --is lo fi? M slr: I XII I if 'El' iq 7,1 i 3:1 it: 1 pi ld :III xgvwl vs., W' Y: , . - ln' S'PQ'fX?sf3eikg, 'ff H

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H I I St.Io5epl1's Academy OUR SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR, REVEREND JOHN W. HOULIHAN For over a quarter of a century, St. Joseph's Academy has been blessed in having Reverend John W. Houlihan as the spiritual director of its students. As the Class of l936 leaves the Academy, it recalls with fondness the many times Father John came to visit, to read the quarterly reports, to ofliciate at sodality receptions-always to show a sincere interest in the school and students. In his kind, fatherly talks to us, this beloved priest of God has always pointed out to us beautiful truths and placed before us the highest ideals. ' It is the wish of the Class of 1936, therefore, to express in these pages of the ACADEMIA their heartfelt gratitude to their dear Father John, prom- ising that it will always be their endeavor to remain faithful to the standards which he has so often held up to them. May God bless him and keep him many years for S. J. A.! Anita Richard, '3 6. OUR CHAPLAIN When we returned to school in September, we found that our beloved Father Meadows had been recalled to his native diocese of Providence. Reverend Father Gillis, who replaced him as chaplain, has shown, in both a spiritual and material way, his deep interest in the girls of St. Joseph's Academy. He has taken us to football games, skating parties and snow parties. In one short year Father has won a place in the hearts of all the girls. We hope that he will be with us for many years to come. Marg Rita Getchell, '36. TO OUR SISTERS To you, dear Sisters, our directress and members of the faculty, Who have labored for us during the past four years, the Class of 1936 extends thanks ' 4 -. 'X I H- M 4: .X I i ' lil ll iii' 1 and sincere appreciation. You have taught us according to the basic principles :I of a true Christian education. Your kind words have many times comforted us: your daily lives have many times been a source of inspiration to us. For all - the good you have accomplished for us, we are truly grateful and pray God xl! to bless you always, our dear teachers at S. J. A. N' Eleanor Reagan, '36. Y 1, W I X . A I7 A , J ..., Q, Il -- - s H ISI l A ll ll ' .4 f ' ' ox W