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.Text Of St. Mary's Graduation Address By Rev. Nelson Sliolette
The Rev. Nelson Sholette of Water-town, assistant di--
• rector of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Ogdensburg, gave the graduation address at St. Mary's Academy Commence-
. ment Exei'cises held during tire nine o'clock mass Sunday morning in St. Mary's Cathedral, at which 45 graduates received diplmas.
' The following is the text of Rev. Sholette's speech.
r One of the most interesting buildings in our nation's capital is the structure which houses the National Archives. Within this building are preserved all the important administrative and historical records of our country.
In that great hall there isj mankind are engaged a statue of a young girl. She struggle for rights which be-is sitting in a chair leafing long to,, every human person,
I But despite the fact of ! today's well ordered con-| gratulations, today remains ' mainly a day of beginnings.
The prologue of the past 12 years is at an end, The foundation lias been laid. You are about to venture out fully into the mainstream of life.
This mainstream of life should mean three things for each man and woman. It should point to dignity and responsibility and happiness. Adulthood implies a recognition of our own God-given dignity and of the human dignity which is tihe due of every other man. In an age when whole segments of
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through the pages of a large book. At the base of the statue, carved in granite, is its inscription, "All that is past is prologue."
the cathlic school graduate must shine as a beacon. For in this hour you should have witfoin yourself the reason for man's equality and you
"All that is past is pro- should know that man as-logue." Certainly these words aptly describe any nation's history, The past is all important for the past prepares the present.
"All that is past is prologue." As the class of 1065 pauses on the threshold of today, all should realize that that past is of extreme importance. As the past record of the nation prepares it for its present destiny, so too, the past achievement of the individual prepares him for the true greatness of today and tomorrow. • On this basis congratula-jlo'W m e n -
tions are in order today. For today does mark the successful completion of a certain phase of life's activities.
Congratulations are in order first of all for the graduates of this class of 1965. For you have given of yourselves. You have put forth your own effort. You have achieved the knowledge and maturity necessarily connected with a high school diploma. We congratulate you!
We would also like to congratulate the parents and real Mends of today's graduates. Your encouragement, your actual assistance, your
sumes his highest stature when in one way or another he dedicates himself to the true rights of his fellow men.
Today implies responsibility.
Not too long ago, a 63' year old student died in New York City. This man had been a student all his life. The degrees filowing .his name looked like material for' alphabet soup. Yet he had never held a job, never taught, never used his vast storehouse of knowledge in a way which would benefit his fel-
What a waste! Knowledge is important. Further education, especially in the age into which we are entering, is of extreme importance. But its importance is that of a means, rather than of an end product. Our entire education must be an education with a goal. It is an opportunity to develop ourselves to the extent of our capabilities. It is f. means whereby we equip ourselves to function most effectively in the service of our God and of
which we believe to be false. But the rational person, tries to impartially hear and consider both sides of the story before he throws down his challenge.
The great gifts which are yours were first God's. The opportunities of perfecting these God given gifts have come your way not only because of your own endeavor but also because of God's goodness.
The goal of your life is also God given. It is complete, total and time happiness. But even this goal can only be achieved if you effectively dedicate yourself in your own way to the happiness of others. To live life for oneself is utter destruction. To think and pray and work to help your fellow man towards happiness must be the goal of your life. This is the only true and sure way to your own happiness,
Hammond Central Awards
Hammond—Dr. Paul Mer-ritt, State University College at Potsdam, addressed the seniors, parents, and guests at graduation exercises held Sunday afternoon in the 0™,-„,. „„•«, <-*,„ TJ;„I,„„(. A ^ Hammond Central S c h o o l l ? ! ^ 1 ^ ^ ^ 8 ! ! ! . ^ auditorium.
SMA CLASS OF 1965 bids farewell to their high school career as they pose for their last picture i n a class body. The class are shown on the steps of St. Mary's Cathedral on Sunday morning after receiving their diplomas. Seated are Rev. Edmund A. Kulakowski, principal of the school;
Bishop Thomas A. Donnellan, who presented the diplomas; the Most Rev. Joseph Bailey, rector of the cathedral and the Rev. Nelson Sholette, who
gave the graduation address. (Photo by Chuck Kelly)
Bank Award of $10 to t h e
Awards presented to the Class of 1965 are listed below:
Valedictorian Award from the Student Council of MCS (trophy)—Vicki Morrison.
Salutatorian Awards from the Student Council of HCS (trophies) Donna Plummer and Janie Gallagher.
Dr. George H. Rodger Memorial Award of $10 for the Senior with the Highest Average—Vicki Morrison.
Eastern Star Award of $5
erage in Commercial courses —Cynthia Snyder.
The Pepsi Cola Bottlers of Ogdensburg Award of $20 to be used at our discretion: §10 ' given to the Senior making' the greatest contribution to Library — Bonnie Proven; $10 is given to the Senior with the Highest Average i n 3 or more courses in Math— Jo-Ane Atkins.
An Agricultural Accomplishment Award consisting of a pin and certificate and his
our fellow man. We owe it to ourselves tojary Science Award given to
sacrifices have provided inquire more fully into those; the Senior with the Highest these young men and women things which are of great im-jAverage in Science—Donna Hie real world. Your special port to our lives which we'Plummer. with a foundation for facing do not understand. But we! Citizenship Award of $5 interest has seen to it that also owe it to ourselves to;given by the Hammond Ma-these young men and women be wise and impartial in our sonic Lodge—Ned Cole, have received a foundation inquiry—to try to see each Willing Workers of Cala-which not only impresses position, insofar as it is ofjboga Award of S5 to the upon them the need for per- merit and of worth. Senior showing the greatest sonal effort for any success We owe it to ourselves to' improvement in Homemak-in life. Their foundation will continue the learning proc-!mS—Gl'ace Anne Shoulette. also constantly remind them ess. Our special fields of hu-of the force of God in the man endeavor will demand true world, of the necessary constant investigation if we presence of God in daily life are to ride the crest of true if life is to be lived to its achievement. Our grasp of utmost. We congratulate you religious knowledge will also and we thank you for your demand continual research, wholehearted interest. consideration, and investiga-
Nor should we forget your.tion, if we are to proceed as dedicated teachers. Only God total men and women. In himself knows of the extent the moment in which you of effort, prayer and suffer- cease to inquire, you cease ing, which' each teacher to read, you cease "to learn— pours into the making of the in that moment you have al-student. Their constant self-, ready begun to die. sacrifice should never be for-! We owe it to ourselves gotten. i to challenge those things
to the Senior with the third \name engraved on the local Highest Average — Jo-Anne IPla1ue for outstanding ae-Atkins. ; complishment in agricultural
Bausch & Lomb Award' leadership—Ned Cole, (medal) known as the Honor ""
The Richard Marsaw Memorial Award of $10 given by the Lawrence Marsaw family to the outstanding Senior athlete—Phil Lavarnway.
The Citizen's National
The R e a d e r ' s Digest awards a one year subscription to the Reader's Digest to" the Valedictorian — Vicki
j Morrison. i The Hammond Fire Department gave the Arion, 'Award consisting of a medal and pin to the Senior who is outstanding in Musical ability, scholarship and the use of these qualities in service to the school — Janie Gallagher.
St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society Award of $10 to the Senior with the Highest (Average in 4 years of Latin ;—Vicki Morrison. j The Hammond Grange No. '677 Award of $5 to the Senior with the Highest Average in Agriculture—Ned Cole.
The Hammond C e n t r a l School Teacher's Association awarded a $400 scholarship to the Senior entering a col-ege for teacher preparation. $100 is given each year for a period of 4 years—Phil Lavarnway.
BISHOP PRESENTS DIPLOMAS—The Most Rev, Thomas A. Donnellan, Bishop of the Ogdensburg Diocese presented the diplomas to the 45 graduates of St. Mary's Academy on Sunday morning after the 9 o'clock mass at St. Mary's Cathedral. Watching the presentation are Rev. Edmund Kulakowski, principal of the school; Rev. Nelson Sholette, who gave the commencement exercise address
and Rev. John McAvoy, an instructor at the academy. The bishop is awarding diplomas to Lise Fiset, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fiset, 224 Elizabeth Street and David Lightfoot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Light-foot, 610 New York Avenue. Miss Fiset was the recipient of the Advance News award for contribution to the Stu
dent News page.—Chuck Kelly Photo '/
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Wolff, partially hidden by David Lightfoot, reads Mar- from left to right are Paul O'Connor Sandra Anderson fvet Gore's prophecy in annual, class night exercises and James Kirby A n a e™>
I SUMoltS BID I'AlUiNLLL—'I-i.e signals were called, i the gun went off and referees blew the final whistle.
Clad in gowns of smoke gray, fellow teammates gathered to give a little locker room talk on the four years in preparation for the end of the inning, awaiting new sig-
1 nals in the game of life. From left are Bob Spooner, /Joe
Harrison, David Lightfoot, Thomas Lawson, Jim PM:p-ton and Paul O'Connor. The boys are members of the 1965 graduation class of St, Mary's Academy, who received diplomas at the 9 o'clock mass Sunday. (Chuck:
Kelly Photo)