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

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BRIDGE TO ETERNAL LIFE

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Religious Staff in the Education of Youth Mr. Robert Sheehan is a recent addition to the St. Stephen faculty. Mr. Sheehan has been appointed Varsity Basketball and Track coach, and teaches American History and Economics to the juniors and seniors. He guides and counsels the Men v s Club -22 junior boys in his homeroom. Mr. Michael Gkekas, who joined the teaching staff last year teaches the freshmen World Geography and the juniors. Modern History. Faculty Teacher a Way of Life The road through life has never been an easy one. There are many bridges to cross, some low, others lofty but not accessable. The difficulties in trans- versing their high arches are real, but surmountable. Through the I. H. M.’s and the strong lay faculty, we have received character training and knowledge. This training has equipped us well for the journey ahead. We will be able to avoid many of life’s detours; we will be able to choose our routes well, crossing the bridges that lead us to our goals. Now we realize the importance of English and Latin languages, mathematical and physical sciences. We understand more completely the values of extra-curricu- lar activities in the molding of character. Through an intelligent participation in school activities we begin to acquire traits of initiative and leadership. The bridges that we have crossed from kindergarten to college, have kept us on the only road that leads to peace and happiness in this life, as well as in the next. Mr. Fracalanza, who studied and taught music in Brazil, came to St. Stephen High. He took charge of the music de- partment, teaching choral and piano. page 5

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The Crucifix constitutes a bridge over which we cross from the natural world to the supernatural. The Cross, according to St. Paul, is the only thing in which we must glory. The Crucifix, then, becomes the focal point of all history. In it are the hopes of mankind renewed. It strengthens our faith and enkindles zeal. It provides a method for conquering life’s most difficult adversities, and in it are embodied the reasons for all the failures and successes of the past, present, and future. With our eyes always uplifted to the Cross, a true Catholic knows the way. He follows in the Faith of his fathers, leans upon Holy Mother Church and its teachings to cross the most important Bridge to Eternal Life. He knows that through prayer and the Sacraments he will receive all the graces necessary for a successful and happy crossing.