St Mary Central High School - Renard Yearbook (Menasha, WI)

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Qi., jim.. THE CHURCH DOOR We, the Class of 1940, have selected as the theme of our publication, the Renard,,' the simple but unique feature Doors This choice was made because of the fact that new doors were built, thus improving the entrance of St. Mary Church in beauty and architecture. Doors can be beautiful things . . . Architects have labored through the centuries with untiring slrill in order to malce doors beautiful. They have accentuated the charm of doors through the medium of carved wood and bronzed designs. The simplicity and grandeur of the new Church doors attract everyone. Through these doors the faithful enter to pay tribute to the King who dwells behind the small golden tabernacle doors. Open doors are such eloquent things . . . They spealc for themselves . . . They not only heartily welcome all but extend an invitation to enter. Qpen doors create a confidence that beyond them one will find happi- ness and good cheer. On the other hand, closed doors can be cruel things. We Seniors feel that the well-worn door of St. Mary is closing upon us and our years of study have gone by and before us we behold the monster doors swing- ing open to usher us into the world of plans and high endeavors. No one lilces the cruelty and finality of closed doors. . . So it is our wish to convey that all who seelc learn- ing in dear St. Mary s will find the doors flung open wide where they will receive a hearty welcome . . . a secure shelter in which to ennoble and embellish intellectual and spiritual gifts. Equipped with a thorough religious training, we the Graduates of 1940 swing baclc these doors of dear St. Mary's and leave its hallowed precincts to live our lifefa Catholic life.

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0073.4 OPEN DOORS Qpen doors let in the air, The winds are sweet and the flowers are lair, Joy is abroad in the world today, Our open doors will bring it this way. Open doors let in the sun, He hath a smile for every one. l le hath made ol the raindrops gold and gems, l-le may change our tears to diadems. Open doors of the soul, let in Strong, pure thoughts that shall banish sin. They will grow and bloom with grace divine, And their fruit shall be sweeter than that of the vine Open doors ol the heart, let in Sympathy sweet for stranger and l4in. It will malte the halls of the heart so lair That angels may enter unaware. Qpen doors of St. Mary School, let in Long lines ol loved children . . .a crown they would win Truth, goodness and beauty pervade their school life, They leave well equipped to lace the world's strife. Qpen doors of St. Mary Church, let in The fervent, the wealc, and those laden with sin. Through Mary to Jesus Find peace lor each soul, Qbtain lcnowledge and guidance for reaching lile's goal. Qpen doors ot our heavenly home, let in The clean ol heart, the valiant who have conquered sin. For these, the twelve gem-studded doors unfold, Ecstatically the breath-taking Beatilic Vision behold.

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'93 K 0142 l'SCA00! IBN l l ,.--g.-f- f'ML ' ST. MARY SCHOOL St. Mary School We boast ol theel Your bright halls, And your corridors l'lave brought us cheery The lessons learnt with eager care Will always be Sweet memories throughout the years l