St Marys Academy - Gael Yearbook (Little Falls, NY)

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Rev. Joseph Halloran Father Halloran In 1954 Saint Mary's Academy welcomed a new priest into our halls. He was Father Joseph Halloran, a newly ordained Priest. As Seniors we can look hack to the day he arrived in school. We were in the Eighth Grade then, and Father came to give us religious instruction. We will never forget the very pleasant and interesting sessions we had with Father. Besides heing our instructor, he was in charge of the Altar Boys. This hrought him to school frequently so we grew to he very good friends. Another one of Father's duties was that of Director of Athletics. Father was one of the hest rooters St. Maryis ever had. He attended all of our haskcthall games and gave the team the extra, hut necessary, moral support which led them to victory. Because of his interest in sports and his familiar enthusiasm at the games, Father gained the respect of the entire school, and particularly that of the Senior Class. We will always rememiher his friendly manner and we will never forget the surprise program arranged for him in the school hall after we learned of his transfer. Father Halloran will always remain in our thoughts and in our prayers.

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Dedication The Class of 1959 wishes to dedicate this yearbook in loving memory to a man who dedicated his life to the service of God. He served as pastor of Saint Mary's Church and as principal of Saint Mary's Academy for more years than we individually have lived. 'During this time his prayers and guidance have helped us grow both spiritually and intellectually, giving us the impetus to become wise adults and future citizens of heaven. With pride and thanksgiving, we the seniors, dedicate this book as a memorial to the late Right Reverend Mon' signor William D. Noonan. H, ..l,'- W'J aL J.: . f u.avu:..wmv:mew:.- vi'

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Rev. Thomas K. Scott Rev. Richard J. Boyle Welcome Message The Class of 1959 wishes to express their heartfelt welcome to our new pastor, Rev. Thomas K. Scott, and his assistant, Rev. Richard Boyle. Father Scott is a native of Ilion and a graduate of Ilion High School, Class of 1920. He received his B.A. degree from Niagara University in 1925. He attended Our Lady of Angels' Seminary and was ordained at the Cathedral in Alhany hy Bishop Gihhons on May 25th, 1929. He served assignments at Auhurn and Albany, and in 1942 was granted a commission as Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy. His naval duties took him to the Pacific area for 20 months, where he participated in the inf vasions of the Marshall Islands, Kwajalein, New Guinea, Hollandia, Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. Upon his discharge he assumed positions in Cohoes, Germantown, and Troy. He remained there until he received his call to serve as pastor of our parish. Since his arrival he has given the utmost support to our yearlwook and the senior projects as a whole. We are grateful lor what he has done, and are honored to have him as pastor. Father Boyle attended St. Bernard's Seminary in Rochester and was ordained in May, 1953. He has served as an instructor at Cardinal McClosky High School in Alhany, and in Sidney, N. Y. He was then transferred to Saint Mary's, and since his arrival he has worked with the youth of the parish lwoth as priest in charge of the altar hoys, and as the Director of Athletics. Perhaps it is he who has given our hasehall team the spirit to produce a winning team. Father Boyle is a valuable asset to our parish and we are glad to have him with us.