St Josephs Collegiate Institute - Star Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Xu fi ti 5 if , 1 ,--Q11 A .....14-.Q 'QF o,,, Brother Andrew addresses Alumni, lsgr. Britt rfniii .0-s f. o 0 o p b, 541455 il. e UI I ll ll SSOCIE lOll ' fhlwllunl One ot the little-publicized organizations ot the school is the Alumni Association under the moderatorship ot Rev. Brother Philip, F.S.C. Its members stage various events through- out the year. The meetings are well organized. Dances have been held at frequent inter, vals. The Seniors were invited to the annual Christmas Dance. In late May the Seniors were given the privilege ot attending a Communion Breaktast. Various members ot this association have loaned their talents in assisting the numerous activities ot the school. Presiding over the group at this time is Mr. Frank Maher. He is capably aided by Mr. Frank lllig, Executive Vice-President, Mr. J. Edmund Kelly, Second Vice-Presidentg Mr. Bernard McCormick, Secretary. Rev. Michael Sekelsky is the Chaplain. i , i , Alumni Dance Committee, Lorr Schark, Beinara fvlcforwteck, Dr. Richard Geez, brofzv Pa, v vw 11 S Y Standing: Rev. Brother Philip, F.S.C , Modeiator. TN t X k lik?

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The spiritual and social training we receive is perfected through physical education and competition Catholic students everywhere have been singled out for their versatility of mind and body It seems that each year athletic competition is be- coming more important With this idea prevalent we are pre- parlng now for the years of emulation and distinction that lay ahead Athletic contests are previews of what is to come They are perfect examples of the survival of the fittest and it is the primary intention of all Catholic institutions to make their boys the fittest We must in a sense become thesplans of life as we play the role of winner and loser learning to accept both in humility and satisfaction The preparation determi nation and education instilled in us enables us to stand among our fellow men with pride and courage Our nature commands us to win It pushes us forward when we begin to falter lt makes the going harder because it allows no turning back Athletics satisfies this nature to perfection Each year new schools are being erected for Catholic educa are always notable We are fortunate to be able to say with pride that we now have the finest of sports facilities to augment the finest of sports records St Joseph s has always competed vigorously in every athletic event in which they have partlci pated Now with the realization of a fond dream we hope to go on to even greater accomplishments in the athletic as well as educational spheres A modern gymnasium football field baseball diamond and cinder track are only a few of the fine facilities that are going to enable us here at St Joseph s to continue the admir able records of our present and past teams as we look forward to future accomplishments ig QQQORES A lp ul c A Mimi 2 -q W4' 0 -l IJFFA L0 :Tx tion. The athletic facilities that go to make up these institutions C 'l' NX v o ,f , , - 1 , f 45? l C Yam '. 'vilvj 8' 'Q