St Stephens Academy - Academician Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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MARGUERITE ELLEN TYNAN “ Thou hast no faults , or we no faults can spy ” JOHN LEO TRESE “ff ho, for once , mwsf be modest!” ROSE MARY CELEST1NE O ' ROURKE “A colleen who knows whereof she speaks”

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EDNA IRENE KRAFFT “ Full of the joy of living ” MARGARET FRANCES WARD “ Ami besides her other graces she is good at baking pies.” ROBERT JAMES MEEHAN “W ho takes off his coat , and takes a hold , and does things”

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Valedictory As our last year within the walls of old St. Stephen’s draws to a close, we realize only too well the truth of the saying that every joy is inter- mixed with pain For the sadness of parting makes “graduation” a bitter sweet indeed. We look back upon the years spent beneath these sheltering walls, and cannot but feel as though the happiest days of our existence were near- ing their close. For our carefree hours are numbered, and the time ap- proaches when we too, must take up arms in the turbulent battle of life. But, pausing on the threshold of departure, it is with inexpressible gratitude that we realize the value of our Christian education and training, — a training that will enable us to face the difficulties, endure he combats, and conquer the temptaions of life. Under he firm and kindly guidance of our Sisters and Pastor, we have learned the real purpose of our education, namely, to make of us keen and effective instruments for good in a world whose greatest need is strong, generous, and noble minded citizens. Whatever questions may be agitated, the influence exerted by our Catholic school will enable us to stand for what is truest, highest, best. With fearless and unassailable courage, we will be true to the teachings of our Alma Mater, and gladden her heart by the strength of our achieve- ments. And whatever our ultimate destiny in this world may be, let our loyalty to ourselves, to our school and to our God never be questioned. The bonds of friendship which we have formed with you, our underclass- mates, are strong. Although when September rolls around once more, we will not be with you, yet it will always be with greatest happiness we recall our school days among you. And now, as we approach the milestone which marks the first epoch of our lives, we renew our sentiments of sincerest gratitude to you Reverend Fathers, and to the Sisters, whose ceaseless efforts in our behalf have made possible for us the hour of graduation. LEO TRESE ' 19.