St Veronica High School - Crusader Yearbook (Ambridge, PA)

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Rev. James J. O'Connell

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OPBLUOI' For the first time in many years, St. Veronica High School is pub- lishing a yearbook. We of the Class of 1957 are proud to initiate this project. True the book is neither large nor elaborate, but We have had many obstacles to overcome. With a small school and a late start, the task indeed seemed formidable. However with the enthusiasm and hard Work of the seniors and the cooperation of the underclassmen, We have succeeded in our undertaking. We have endeavored in this publication to compile in an enduring form, a means of recalling our friends and activities during our four years at St. Veronica. We Wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to our patrons, who have supported us so generously. Without their help, We could not have published this book. We ask all of you to patronize their establishments. We also owe a debt of gratitude to Valley Studio for during our photographic work. We could not have asked for more patience or cooperation than we received. We hope that this book establishes a precedent and foreshadows bigger and better publications. It is now up to those following us to continue in our steps. The Class of 1957

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lecbca fion We the Class of S7 dedicate this book to the memory of our be- loved pastor, Father O'Connell. who was called from this World last year. We recall his generosity, his willingness, to promote activities for our school, and his fatherly advice and counsel. Because of illness during his last few years on this earth, he was unable to be active in the affairs of the school, but he usually managed to get to our parties and basket- ball games. On occasions he would grant us free days to break the monotony of the school year. When we asked for favors or privileges, he always tried to grant them. It was a sad day indeed when Father Was taken from us. It is our fervent prayer that God in His Infinite Mercy has granted Father O'Connell the Beatific Vision. We regret that he is not with us on our day of graduation to give us his last words of advice before We embark into the world.