St Thomas Military Academy - Kaydet Yearbook (Mendota Heights, MN)

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tRljonuis Military j cabemu To The Graduating Class: ?auI Hhtnesoia YOUNG MEN OF THE GRADUATING CLASS, the hour has come to say farewell. You have reached the goal for which you have nobly striven through days and years of faithful, persistent labor- Each goal, when reached, is but the starting point for a new race in e ery earnest life. Every effort, every sacrifice, every achievement, but increases your power for further conquest We cannot read the sealed orders which the Creator has placed in your hands, but we breathe the prayer that in victory and defeat, success and fail- ure, you will rise in strength of noble manhood to meet the issues that con- front you. The purpose of your training here has not been merely that you may acquire knowledge, but that you may gain personal power, so that you may bring things to pass: power to perceive truth, power to love truth for its own sake, and to plan for the triumph of truth. The educated man has at his command, all history, all learning, all lands, though he may live in a cabin. Every discovery, every invention, every conquest since the world began belongs to the scholar. He carries the keys of the world' library and feels its resources behind him in whatever tasks he undertakes. This Academy is doing a great and useful work when through her graduating classes, she gives each year a reinforcement to our land which must influence all its future history- The fond hopes and affectionate regard of those with whom you have been so closely associated in these halls will follow wherever you may go or in what- ever work you may engage- They will rejoice with you in your triumphs and grieve with you in your failures- Let us hope that they may never hang their heads in shame for your dishonor. That which will aid or hinder you most in life is your character. It has been strikingly said that we bring nothing into the world but capacity, and take nothing from it but character- Character is above all learning and con- stitutes in itself both a rank and an estate. Men may injure or destroy your reputation, but your character is beyond their reach- It lives and grows within the inner sanctuary of your own soul and cannot be touched by hands of another. Forget not, amid the pressing activities of your daily life, the fond mother who has prepared you for life's struggles and who looks to you, her chil- dren, for help and succor in the years to come. In parting, let me leave with you for your encouragement, guidance, and stay for all years that are to come, a sentiment which I would wish to engrave upon the hearts of each one of you: Whoever walketh uprightly, walketh surely. Good Luck. God Bless You. Thomas C Grogan Dean of Studies

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tyuHpZK As Dean of Studies for the Academy, Mr. Grogan, in his friendly, affable manner gives kind and patient advice to the cadets at St. Thomas. Ilis sincere cooperation with the students, not only in scholastic affairs but also in social activities bear witness to his complete understanding of young men’s problems. 10

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7H . £%H€At THunfiAy This year, the difficult task of supervising the financial problems of the Academy was conducted by Mr. Ernest J. Murphy. We know him as an efficient and tactful advisor for all the Academy dances. In the capacity of Business Manager, he handled all the pecuniary affairs of both the Academy and College. We are all deeply grateful for his kind understanding, but the Kaydet Staff, in particular, feels indebted to him for the time and effort he devoted to the yearbook. 7H . 'P'VXHCOl Dci$ To the many commendations Mr. I)eig has received, we wish to add one more. As Athletic Director and chairman of the Board of Athletics, he has upheld and propagated the fine athletic ideals of St. Thomas. Mr. Deig was occupied with many coaching duties this year, but carried these burdens in the spirit of a conscientious man and a true Catholic. THn . TKiKO, D. Mrs. Cutting is the able custodian of the Academy records. Remarkable for her memory, she can call almost every Cadet by his first name. Although her work is never finished, Mrs. Cutting manages to maintain a cheerful disposition. We who are leaving thank Mrs. Cutting for the many favors which she has extended to all of us. 7Hn . Tftuui “D. (putting