St Matthews High School - Samascript Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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May. 1951 SANASCRTPT P'ifO Thrnr Let Us Be On Our Way Like some low and mournful spell, We whisper that sad word • Farewell’ ! Commencement Day in a Catholic school is, 33 it were, a day of Thanksgiving. Not in the sense that we, the graduates are glad to get out of school,but thanksgiving because of something real that has been accomplished. At graduation we close another chapter in the Book of Life; we cease to be school boys and girls. Tomorrow we begin a new chapter as we become responsible young men and women in a dishonest world. While in St.Matthew’s we were trained and educated to act a port in two worlds: first, to take an honorable place in life; secondly, to be a4 participant in the joys and blessings of God in eternity. We are grateful for the days of preparation afforded us. Our gratitude extends to our priests and teachers, both religious and lay, for their untiring efforts that we might enjoy the advantages of what Aristotle called an ornament in prosperity, and a refuge in adversity - namely, an education. Neither are we unmindful of the many sacrifices made by our loving and devoted parents that we might share in the privileges and abundant advantages nffordsd by our Catholic educational system. To these and all v ho help- ed us reach our goal, we are truly grateful. But the thanksgiving and joy attendant on graduation is not without its tinge of sadness. To say goodbye to those with whom for four years we sorrowed and joyed in all kinds of weather is not too easy. Henceforth, our paths,our interests will become divergent, leaving us only happy memories of our high school days. To the Undergraduates we say ’Farewell,’ We hope that you will miss us sometimes, and that your memories of us will be registered as Ein Duncan says in Macbeth , ’where every day I turn the leaf to read them.’ We, the graduating class,feel privileged to have our names added to the list of St. Matthew’s High School Alumni. May we ever be faithful to the traditions and ideals of our Alma Mater, Hail, St. Matthew's High For you, our School, we will e'er do right; Our colors gay, we wave today, We'll always stand, by the Blue and White. As the years go on, Our song will ring, up to the sky— Hearts o'er flowing, praises glowing, Hail to St, Matthew's High! For you our Alma Mater dear we sing;

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Page Tyro gAiiAscrapy iiay.,..195l From the parished in Bridge- Sort we have five graduates from ur Mother of Sorrows: Francis Lcndackyj James Saboe, Francis Venonslcy, Elizabeth Linfante and Mary Krajnik. From St. Augustine's three: James Butler, Gerald Leflar, and Joseph Mu roy. Sacred Heart of Swedesburg is represented by five: Francis Bazela, Joseph Makoid, Dolores Anasiewicz,. Blanche Frey, and Wanda Marshall. CLASS DAY PROGRAM TO HONOR GRADUATES The Junior Class will play host to the Class--of 1951 at Class Day exorcises which will take place In the school auditorium on Tuesday, May 29, Luncheon at 12:30 v ill be followed by a special musical program under the direction of Carl Suppa, widely known for his introduction of the Opcraloguc. Claiming Norristown parishes are seven from St. Francis of Assisi: James Convey. John Ken- nedy, Edward McDevitt, George Mulligan Mary Hallman, Rose Hoy and Mary Alice Pendergast. Four from Holy Saviour: Sal- vatore Gambone, Anna Marie-Bor-zolleca, Joanne Evangelist, and Eugenia Romano. St. Eleanor's of Collegeville numbers tv o graduates: George Fox and Margaret Yancofski. 'From St. Helena's in Center Square are: Martha Forgione, Patricia Hartman, and Nancy Hut-elmyer. The two parishes of Ambler are each represented by two graduates: from St. Anthony’s are Elizabeth Mitsch and Anne Schibcnhoffer; from St.Joseph's, John'Greulich and Madelyn Boc-cuti. St. Mark’s, ■Phochixville, claims James Quinn. Included in the program will be Veronica. Petrusky, soprano, Jerome Pumc tenor in recital assisted by Mr.Suppc at the pi no. At the speakers' table will be the Rev. George Murphy.J.C.D, administrator of St. Matthew's Father Schuster, principal of the high schoollay members of the faculty? Charles Hcavcy and Vincent Miraglia-, Joseph Colan-tonio, band 'director. and Reuben Champagne and' Stanley Jarosz, senior and junior class presidents, respectively, COMMITTEES Decoration...Chairman..,Sal Picard, . .Molly Custer,Babs McGuire1 Margie Pcttine,Marie GordonjTho-ma s 0 Co nnor, Thome s Ko lanko, Gr eg Stagliano, and Edward Murphy. Entertainment...Chairman,.,.Margaret Collins,.,.Joan Capaldi, Helene Brady, Joan Opclski, ana Lorraine Zagorski. Serving...Chairman;..Ann Hitncr} ,,.Mclvinia Dillon, Helen Cook, Irene Pccharo, Helene Brady Lorraine Zagorski, Helen Bucha,Verna Prusinowski, Mary Korkus,Vio-la McGconcy,Barbara Dempsey, Mary McDevitt, and Eleanor Evan.

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-P-fl ft Four SAMASCRIPT iay. 1951 To you our loyalty, our hearts we bring; With hearts sincere, we now proclaim your name, As we sing again this glad refrain; Hail to St. Matthew's High! And so, Classmates of 1951, with these words carved deeply in our hearts and souls, let us arise and he on our way.' -Francis Kehoe, '51 SENIORS TO ATTEND BACCALAUREATE MASS FOLLOWED BT BREAKFAST Baccalaureate exercises will be held on Sunday, June 10. Clad in traditional cap and gown, the seniors will attend Moss and receive Holy Communion in St. Matthew's Church at 10 a.m. AD ASTRA PER ASPERA As study duced freshman beginning our of Latin, we were intro-tn our school motto,AD A'vt’EA AWRA: (TO THE STARS -rr • fc VCU VC PS); as s onhopor»o s, wo word reminded of it; as .luniors, ,70 wore mm id to wear it i“‘scribal or our rin'S, vow, seniors ] about to be -Tc-dun cd, wo wit the resoonnibl lity not only of cheni.obi rr- it as a precious heritage, but also of nractici ng in our daily lives rH that it connotes. Wit ' graduation wo rase another milestone in the journey of life, behind us i3 a clear cut itinerary through which we wero led by our parents, our priests, and our sisters. Under such favorable usp cos, life 'nee dealt '-ontly with us. Tt V o,s been, Conner at1 vol.v casv for us to keen before our m- ds star which we srt for ourselves. Inina tod Following the Mas the graduates will be served a catered breakfast in the school auditorium. Among the guests on this occasion will be former students who are 1 graduating thi3 June from institutions of higher learning, as well as the priests of the parish and members of the faculty. The Class of 1951 will present to Father Schuster, as a gift to the'school, a complete 3et of flags: American, Papal, and school flags, ' by hocojwo have felt that we arc ready to do and dare anything. Now, however, upon graduation; the scone changes. As rraduatos we stand atthc fork in the crossroads of life, o stand no'- alone. Alone but armed. Cur acnor is not the temnereri stool which girds bodies of men clashin on thc bottInfields of bate. Our ar”v,on is our (fai tb sustaining the ’ one if our bi h schooldays, both of vf-ich arc onr ’'oannrs a a ’ nst ••’aha and •••nepd pnd sin, all of ”'hT eh Prevent us frot ’ (S'ee page 13)