St Peters Academy - Veritas Yearbook (Saratoga Springs, NY)

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BLA$8 100mm , - We Salute you, St. Peterls Academy, Our Alma 1W ater! Standing for Truth, symbol of our lives thus far. Our thanks are most profound; our memories shall'ever b: the richer for your presence there. You have given us much, asked little in return, and your priceless treasures you continue to offer to others. VVe entered hand in hand, into this new and startling world of learningr and of life, of joy and in- spiration. We have worked harda-oh, twelve long years-the eternity that is childhood. Our brief history has been punctuated with the admonitions and encouragement of loving guides. Long will we remember long black skirts, swinging: beads, white framed faces filled with shining light of work well done. We sprung as tender saplings, wavering in the grades where first we laid our roots. Gaining strength and courage from the storms we encountered and the calms Which ever followed, We met the forces that smote us. Like the inevitable tide we returned To be sWept on by the surging force of God's grace. Each year we met with an added sense of belonging, with added sense of aRection for our friends, With increasing respect for the treasure of our Catholic Educationewe were part of S.P.A. The years sped quickly, leaving behind memories which will ever flood our future, Endowing us with a generous sprinkle of the petals of grace and knowledge. We' have grown now from wavering saplings to at lunch, sturdy youth. As we approach the crest in the road, we can feel your hand, dear Alma llhter, slip gently from our shoulder. Our Paths will seem steeper without your guidance; our ways perhaps prove stormier. But your Truths-lived lead inevitably to Peace. MARY JANE HICKEY.

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GDMJIR IDACJIHRDN We turn to Saint Joseph as our patron, not only because he is the patron of our own Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, but be- cause graduation will be a stepping stone into a troubled world where we will heed the strength of a simple, pure faith such as be practiced. As a class now, and individually, later, We look to him to show us the HWay . if $- $-

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SENIGDRS Wl Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam V Having grown dear and familiar to us throughout our school career as each piece of work begun by us was first Inscribed A. lVI. D. G. , the motto Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam was unanimously chosen by the Class 0f 49' as setting forth in its few but impressive words our most cherished ideal. Our Faith and our duties in life revolve around these few words. It bespeaks the pattern not only of our school and home lives, but also that pattern which must ever be the guidipg norm of the years that lie ahead. The success with which we abide by our self imposed motto may well be the test of our Catholic Education, whose goal has ever been to send us forth to live our lives llfor the greater glory of God? Class Colors Green and white are our class colors. Green is a symbol of hope; White a sym- ibol of purity. Our hope is for a bright future and finally, eternal salvation. By leading pure lives we will succees-JlBlessed are the pure of heart for they shall see God. Class Flower The American beauty rose always represents love of God. But we also believe that its deep red petals stand for love of our fellowman, since without practicing charity toward our friends and enemies alike, we cannot truly love God. Because we feel that true charity is a rare virtue today, we have chosen for our class flower the rose as a reminder to us ever to practice this llgreatestllof all virtues. Alma Mata Saint Peterls, Hail! Beloved Alma Mater Thy loyal sons and lovingr daughters true Give thee our hearts, and ever shall we serve thee Saint Peter's, Hail! Dear Alma Mater 831th Peter's, Hail! Dear Alma Mater