St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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A Matting Efrihute VJPV JY-.Yu ,fl N thexr pranse of the School s Headmaster the classes that UE have preceded us at St Sebastlan s have been grandly elo 19 C .1 quent but xt IS the prerogatnve of the Class of 1949 to pay a sxmple tnbute of heartfelt gratrtude to Monsxgnor Mc Inms for the myrlad mdxvndual and collectnve benefits he has conferred upon us durmg our years on Nonantum H111 There IS no doubt but that we were scarcely more than mfants when we hrst entered the portals of St Sebastlan s after the passage of some years spent under the mfluence and tutelage of a man s man we are pleased to find ourselves departmg the School scene as young men Our earlner years had prevxously gxven us an 1n1t1at1on W mto the truths of our holy Fanth these latter years and memorable hours spent at the feet of an accomplxshed theologlan have awakened m us an apprecxatxon and love for our Faxth as the pearl of great prnce Although hostxhty IS popularly belleved to be the normal relatnonshrp between student and teacher qulte unconsclously we found ourselves arrnved at the pomt where we were convmced that fanlure to co operate m the educatlonal process at St Sebastian s would be rank mgratxtude to one who put so much at our dxsposal It IS frequently the rule that students look upon thexr school as a form of de tentlon center escape from whlch must be sought as expedxtlously as possible we have been art and parcel of a paradox that found ourselves and our comrades spen mg as much tlme as posslble wnthln the School recmcts Wlde eyed we have watched the physncal extra currxcular and aca emxc ex pansxon of St Sebastlans durmg the years of our tenure and we have realnzed that It was motlvated by the Headmasters desxre to make our happmess as complete as possrble For the transformatnon that you have effected nn us Monsngnor we are truly and deeply grateful The happmess that has been our at St Sebastlan s we attr1bute to the unlque morale that you have engendered rn the School smce xts nnceptnon That God may spare you many years that our Alma Mater may enjoy even greater renown that the sons of St Sebastnan may contmue to add to the School s prestnge that we may be ever fanthful to the ndeals of the Soldler Sannt IS the prayer of the Class of 1949 coums, -f J.. 3 u T 4 la V ,ps mssw' x ?'5xH erase V, . . , '-N ,, ' EDF mo .. ' . ' : LA- , 3 . I Q , . , 1 5 9 7 ' 9 , . 3 -I I3 I-f

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'K 0'1- 2 . QQ ' Gy. 5 ,61 V THE FACULTY At this late date in our prep school life, we can render a tribute of affection and esteem to the School Faculty without the risk of having our motives misinterpreted. Now that the last class has been held and final credits have been recorded, a host of memories come to mind as we review the years of our association with these secular priests whose prime motive in life is patently the service of God. At all times they have evinced a personal interest in our problems and needs, and there was no length to which they would not go in order to meet them. In keeping with the Churchls highest traditions of scholarship, they demanded that we exert ourselves to the limit of our capacities and take a personal pride in our own competence and achievement. Companionship they gave to us readily in the proper setting and they followed our athletic endeavors with an enthusiasm equal to our own. Despite their role as academic instructors, we were never allowed to lose sight of the fact that they were primarily priests, for the example of their lives and the tenor of their guidance were constant reminders of their status. To the all-priest Faculty that we knew for the first three years on Nonantum Hill, there was added this year the person of Mr. John M. Walsh, instructor in Greek, whose talents and ideals can be eloquently vouched for by those of our number who were his pupils. Haier olim meminirye imfabit, says Virgil and we can say in all truth that we shall often recall individually and collectively the Faculty whom we were privileged to have during our years at St, Sebastian's. That God, Who is the portion of their inheritance, may bless their every selfless deed is the farewell prayer of the Class of 1949. .-l 15 I-: