St Michaels High School - Michaelinian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Ill 'U The seniors look solemn as they are led back to school by David, the senior server and Daniel and Harry, the class presidents. The seniors, filled with excitement, enjoyed a breakfast prepared hy the juniors. The activi ties of Ring Day were climaxed by an evening dance. X 'Was

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Www f' ,, 7' , 3 s - ,Q , 'QQSC-1, Zi. D i' 1' i . x David watches as Father Edward blesses the senior rings-before they are received. Ring Day....,41ewz'aj1fAe One of the most memorable events of our Senior Year was Ring Day. It was one of the happiest Clays of our school life at St. Nlichnelys, for we became true Micliaelininns. Beginning with Mziss in the morning we offered ourselves to God, thanking Him for the three wonderful years already spent here. We asked l'lis forgiveness for all the mistakes we made and all our shortcomings. We implored Hiili to help us continue in His grace and obtain the most from the opportunities afforded us. We will always remember the inspiring words of Father Edward, who reminded us of our posi- tion as seniors in the school. He said that our rings are symbolic of the lVlichaelinian Spirit and that in receiving them we became true Michaelinians. He reminded us that the senior is the heart of the schoolg it is his love and spirit and sacrifice that unites all Michaelinians into the family that we are. We felt a great responsibility that morning and we were determined to defend the Michael- inian Spirit and keep it ever glowing in our hearts and in the hearts of future Michaelinians. Many thoughts run through the minds of the seniors as they wait to receive their rings.

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