Villanova Preparatory School - Villanovan Yearbook (Ojai, CA)

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lr x.. VERY REVEREND HENRY E. GREENLEE, O.S.A Rector Provincial of the Augustinian Order

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n 'J . L Y I 1 1 1 x Y xy. ?lI,5 ' , ' ' 1 'Ns 1 J f VERY REVEREND f AY , WILBERT R. KIRK, ' A.M., o.s.A. fx'----' Headmaster and Prior if m My dear Students: As your headmaster reviews student events of the past year endogenous with their lofty aspirations, fulfillments, and disappointments, he is looking with satis- faction on the Iaurels the members of Villanova's graduating class brought to their Alma Mater. On the gridiron, the hardwood, diamond, track, courts and stage, and in the pool, rallies, music, oratory, iournalism, banquets, benefits, crusades, missions, assemblies, socials, council, dormitory, classroom, and chapel you have contributed a measure of honor to Villanova. Villanova is proud of you and your achievements. Conferring your diploma with an emphatic commendation externally does not express fully the inward sentiment that we actually experience. We regret seeing you march from the campus. We have tried to mold your mind, character, muscles and conscience. We know your worth now. Like fond parents glancing after their sons parading to war, we wish we could enioy having you around longer. But off to higher climbs and loftier fields you must direct your steps. Your future will be important to you and others. But when it all comes to an end, it will not even be noted by possible observers on a high flying stratocruiser. How trivial are man's works here! Nothing will endure but the spiritual results of your life. Think chiefly of this! May God benignly bless you, shelter you from dangers, and lend a lamp to your feet to light your paths. Farewell, and Godspeed. Very Rev. Wilbert R. Kirk, O.S.A.