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

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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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Lay Faculty Assists Reverend Peter Van der Linden is the senior religion instructor. We are grateful to him for his most interesting and beneficial instructions on the Sacrament of Marriage. He is also director of athletics, and in this role he has always given his support and encouragement to all the athletic undertakings. He has added a new sport, Hockey, to the program. As moderator of the acolytes, he has put forth untiring efforts to make our boys reverent and efficient Knights of the Altar. Father ••Van” as he is fondly called by both students and faculty is checking the class schedule cards to locate one of his acolytes. Mr. Leonard Smith, a former graduate of St. Stephen’s entered familiar and friendly territory four years ago when he became a member of St. Stephen High School Faculty. He has been appointed co-coach for 9th grade football along with Coach Sheehan. He also teaches freshman and sophomore English. Mr. Jerry Lynch, a member of the high school faculty for the last seven years teaches general science to the freshmen. The freshmen appreciate his hard work. He is also the coach of the Varsity Football and Baseball squads and Reserve Basketball team P ge 4

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BRIDGE TO ETERNAL LIFE