St Pauls High School - Look Ahead Yearbook (Norwalk, OH)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS CLASSES SPORTS ACTIVITIES GRADE SCHOOL INDEX ORD SPirit reminds us of our patron St. Paul who urges all to take up the Sword of theSpirit, that is, the word of God. Furthermore, SPirit conjures up an inter- pretation whichstands for the vitalizing force that makes St. Pau1's -- St. Pau1's. Besides, the initial SP of SPi.r1t brings the name St. Pau1's into relief. We are proud of our school life, of its administration and faculty. Students have also played an important part. We hope, therefore, you enjoy , which conveys our oneness. CLASS COLORS: Beige and Brown CLASS FLOWER: Yellow Rose I 'iw' Y P, v X ,Gag I5 ' COMPLIMENTS OF LOUIS O'DELL IEWELER

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its Spit'-itus Glojdiut ST. PAUL HIGH scH00L And take unto you the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, that is, the word of God. COMPLIMENTS OF A. L BALTES, INC. T v 'lla fb' - I 2 COAT OF ARM The Coat of Arms of St. Paul High School presents in symbolic form the origins, teachers, patron, an Guiding Spirit of St. Paul's. 'I'he Holy Spirit, symbolized by the dove, took up His abode ino souls in Baptism and has inspiringly hovered over until now. He will continue to enlighten our pa as long as we cooperate with grace. Emblazoned on the Cross of our Faith in Christ is th shield of the great Apostle of the Gentiles, our patro St. Paul, inits most commom form -- the open Bibl bearing the words Spiritus Gladius, The Sword o the Spirit, cross-hilted. Two fields of the Coat of Arms, because of their close connection with the Sisters of Notre Dame, have been appropriated from the Coat of Arms o that Congregation. The five-pointed Stal' and toss- ing waves are emblematic of Our Lady, whose Sis- ters have labored at St. Paul since 1878. Togethe with zealous diocesan priests and devoted lay teacher they have set the course of hundreds of its student across the restless waters of the Sea of Life. The eagle, adapted from the Coat of Arms of German indicates the German ancestry and heritage of th people of St. Paul Parish. As the monarch of birds Paulites also are exhorted to soar above the material' tic meshes of the world and direct their gaze o spiritual values, in view of their eternal destiny F0 The Journalism Class of '59 presents this thirty-four volume of the annual to capture the spirit of 1959 an seal it in a yearbook of activities and memories t cherish in the years to come. Most significant about the yearbook is its new nam SPirit, so full of meaning for St. Paul students. refers to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, th Spirit invoked in all the phases of our school life.

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OUR SPIRITUAL LEADERS POPE PIUS XII VIVA IL PAPA! HIS SPIRIT LEADS US ONWARD IN MEMORIA M THE INFLUENCE OF A GREAT SPIRIT Students mourned the death of His Holiness Pius XII, October 9, They realized in a small measure what the whole world lost in the passing of the Spirit of this great Vicar of Christ. The charm of his holiness and his relentless warfare against evil appeal even to teenagers who are so often content to admire prin - P .- ciples rather than make them part of their own lives. The er severing spirit with which he applied himself to the task at accounts somewhat for his amazing versatility. Always placing man's eternal destiny first, he was a modern man with a h u m a n heart of attractive simplicity and lo v a b 1 e Students were saddened by his death and prayed many a Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten the Cardinals in Conclave, for a new Sup- remePontiff with like penetrating insight and spiritual With a joyous spirit Paulites received the glad news of the papal election, October 28, 1958. The enthusiasm of the thunderous acclaim Long Live the Pope was but the echo of their loyal Catholic hearts. Students soon recognized the force of Pope Iohn's many-faceted personality. What spirit this poor farmer's son displayed! Ther e were revealed his humble simplicity, his cordial directness, his energetic administrative moves, his peace-loving sanctity. Showing his great trustin Catholic youth, he called them the real symbol of the Church, the symbol of future confidence. Though Godhas already blessed His Holiness with length ot' days, students entreat that he may guide the barque of Peter with holiness, wis- dom, and strength for years to come. COMPLIMENTS OF ST. PAUL'S HOLY NAME SOCIETY 4 POPE JOHN XXIII