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Following weeks of much deliberation and thought we, the Class of 1961, have selected a theme for the Echo. We have decided to devote our yearbook to a tour of the new Saint Mary's Academy High School division. Before we begin our tour, it is only fitting and proper that we should review briefly the history of our Alma Mater. Our school was established in 1891 by the Augustinian Fathers of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Saint iary's, represented by Reverend Patrick J. O’Connell, O.S.A., «elcomed eleven Sisters of Saint Joseph who had been re- sted as teachers for the school. Six hundred pupils were ailed on September 8. 1891. The first commencement tcises were held on June 28, 1894. Icial problems forced Father Daniel Regan, O.S.A. to house to house canvass for funds to keep the school ration in 1895. Due to the loss of prosperity for the A. Wood Company, there had been a population de- which affected Saint Mary's. The people of Hoosick proved their generosity and the school remained in stion. In 1899 the name of the school was changed from Mary's Academic School to Saint Mary's Academy, tie Rev. George C. Egan, O.S.A. purchased the property on the present school has been built. On May 30, 1959 tier Lamond broke ground for the new high school. September 12 Bishop Scully laid the cornerstone of the Walt unt sdicated building which we are abou
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Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our country, our parish and our school, As special Mother of our class. Hear our fond remembrances Of our high school years under your care. Be mindful of our first day's fright as Freshmen; of our days of struggle as Sophomores; of our joys and jestings as Juniors; of our pleasures and plans as Seniors. You have aided us during the past four years. All our studies, activities and endeavors Have known your guiding love. Help us now, Mary, As we set forth on life's journey. We have need of you for you, like Your Son, know how often we stumble and fall. Holy Mary, Queen and center of our hearts, To you We, the Class of 1961, Consecrate our lives, our loves, our longings. Lead us, sweet Mother, to your Son. CONSECRATION
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