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

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HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP JOHN GREGORY MURRAY ARCHBISHOP OF ST. PAUL HIS EXCELLENCY BISHOP JAMES J. BYRNE AUXILIARY BISHOP OF ST. PAUL Having formerly been engaged as a teacher and dean at St. Thomas, Bishop Byrne has served as a model to us all, and his character, enriched with high ideals, will ever be a source of admiration. This man has risen to the post of auxiliary hishop, but, as with all great men, he has always been the most humble and Christian of men. With Archbishop Murray as the spiritual guide of every cadet, we at St. Thomas have been given every opportunity to grow toward heavenly perfection. We who have come to know the qualities of a true lead- er, con see that Archbishop Murray is a source of inspiration and courage in a world of little faith. Through his profoundly humble life he has presented an inspiring manifestation of the principles and ideals of Christianity.

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Dedication The dedication of the 1956 Kaydet to Colonel John T. Ewing is an act of justice, one that requires no explanation. There are many people at St. Thomas whom we can never fully repay for their benevolence toward us and interest in our welfare, but among these Colonel Ewing's prime examples of leadership and self-sacrifice stand paramount in our memories. Without his interest and constant assistance, St. Thomas Military Academy certainly could not have flourished as it has. It is fitting, therefore, that in his final year we should give back to him this tangible manifestation of our appreciation. So, as Colonel Ewing is leaving us and we him, we sincerely hope the he realizes to the fullest extent the invaluable contribution he has made to St. Thomas and to our lives, not only as cadets, but as veritable soldiers led into the battle of life by this most experienced of commanders.

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THE VERY REVEREND VINCENT J. FLYNN PRESIDENT, ST. THOMAS MILITARY ACADEMY From our four years' association with Father Flynn, we have learned to distinguish the fine from the com- mon, the temporary from the enduring, in all of our principles and concepts of life. He has given to us, partly from his column in the school newspaper and partly from his policies as the President of the Col- lege and the Academy, noble ideals that we all strive to maintain, especially as seniors and leaders. As seniors we can now appreciate his numerous and industrious efforts in our behalf. After observing this brilliant educator and priest constantly and flawlessly mapping out programs that are aimed in only one direction—for the welfare of the students at St. Thom- as—we can only have the deepest respect and grati- tude. Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas