St Marys High School - Sceptre Yearbook (South Amboy, NJ)

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Right Reverend Monsignor Francis J. Sullivan Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish Reverend James M. Forker Religion I, II, III, IV Reverend George M. Brembos Religion I, II, III, IV

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A Tribute His Excellency Under the capable jurisdiction of His Excellency, The Most Rev- erend George W. Ahr, S.T.D., who leads his flock toward an enlightened and mature Cathol- icism, the spiritual life of the di- ocese of Trenton progresses. Mindful of the need for voca- tions, he and his assistant, The Most Reverend James J. Hogan, D.D., strive to increase an awareness of the dignity and privilege of religious life through example, mission convocations, and sermons. They try to im- press the importance of religion not only to the Church and par- ish, but to the home. They guide us on the road to becom- ing better Catholics. The twen- tieth century clergyman in his awareness of the needs of the times and his willingness to adapt to them is symbolized in them. Right Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Frain, Diocesan Su- perintendent of Schools, annual- ly advises on the curriculum, teaching methods, and study habits. It is he who keeps our parochial system so esteemed and noteworthy. May their benevolent lead- ership continue and be the light under which our diocese quietly grows spiritually. The Most Reverend George W. Ahr, S.T.D. Right Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Frain Superintendent of Schools 4 Most Reverend James J. Hogan, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop of Trenton

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Dear Students, I have but one message for you. Be true to your God; be true to yourself; be true to others. This is not a triple injunction, but a single one. Sister Mary Madeline Principal Weild the Sceptre of Truth Boldly and Be Successful The final aim of all Christian education is TRUTH. As Saint Mary’s High School develops you in- tellectually and seeks to impart to you the erudi- tion and skill to prepare you to work as lawyers, salesmen, secretaries, or at other useful occupa- tions to earn a living, it wants you never to make the mistake of supposing that’s why you came into the world. You are people who are nourished by intellectual pursuits, but live by something else — your belief in TRUTH here and hereafter. Because Divine TRUTH has endowed you with gifts, you must make honest effort to devel- op yourself to fit the pattern Divine Providence wishes you to attain. Use to advantage every in- tellectual and moral, personal and social, secular and religious element that crosses your path. Choose your companions well. Strive for what is better. Remember to seek after ever increasing moral perfection. You are influenced by all who surround you, and in turn you influence all with whom you come in contact. Each of you has helped Saint Mary’s to grow strongly and vigorously as Saint Mary’s has helped you to grow. Saint Mary’s is irrevocably a part of you. It lives constantly in you, in your thoughts, actions, personal values and achievements. You are the mirror of the success- ful accomplishment of its purpose — to train you to live as a child of God with the realization that it is out of your privileges that your respon- sibilities flow. Your privileges obligate you to the sources whence they have come ... to the fami- lies that gave you birth ... to the Church that gave you baptism ... to your school that guides you to your obligations. You are the leaven that Saint Mary’s sends forth into society. You will associate with others, many of whom are spiritually starved, but who will be making decisions for the future. As you mingle with majorities expressing themselves and minorities pressing for recognition, take the teaching imparted here with you into the su- preme business of the future. Wield the sceptre of TRUTH boldly, so that the crowd may be or- ganized and given direction by your education. You are the heir of twenty Catholic centuries. You are the sons of prayer, spiritual yearning and divine hope. People make the world. May Saint Mary's people make it better. 6