St Theresa High School - Veritas Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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VH RI 'IHS Uur Sisters ATHOLIC education is the basic principle of all Catholic life. In the organization of any parish, the establishment of the best school possible is one of the chief concerns. St. Theresa Parish was no different than any other in this regard. From the very beginning, the school item received much attention-first in the erection of a suitable building, then in the equipment of that building as a grade and high school, and finally in the choice of its teaching order. During the summer of 1919 Father McCabe applied to Adrian for Sisters and Mother M. Camilla, of revered memory, sent nine Sisters to take the initial steps in the opening of the new school. Sister M. Augustine, now Mother General of the Order, was in charge. The hrst year, notwith- standing the usual difficulty of organization, was most successful. Mother Augustine was succeeded by Sister M. Louis, who served St. Theresa's well during her short stay with us. Sister Louis was in turn succeeded by Sister M. Gonzaga, who for the past six years has ably guided the destinies of St. Theresa's. Sister Gonzaga has spared nothing that S. T. H. might take its place on an equal with all other Detroit schools, in scholarship, activities. and athletics. Perhaps the class of '27 will best remember her because we have been in high school during her regime and know well how often she has brought us to the surface and above in some seemingly minor under- taking. In this place, we, the class of '27 wish to express our lasting grati- tude to Sister Gonzaga and all the members of the faculty for the innumer- able benefits which we now share. It is most fitting that we here make mention of the great institution of which our Sisters are a part-the Dominican Order. Its ideals are imbued from the life of its illustrious founder, St. Dominic. The symbolic attire of its members, the white tunic and scapular, the black cloak and veil, all bring to our minds the virtues which they represent. As the numbers of tliisizongregation have swelled with the years, St. Theresa Parish may point with pride to those who have joined the great Order of St. Dominic. The pupils of St. Theresa School will ever be grateful for the many hours of care and patience which our Sisters have so lovingly given-a heritage which can never be repaid. May the future reflect the happy moments you have given us and may your rosary chain of years bring a fruitful harvest of successful work. MARGARET Fotev, '27. Twenty-four