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PREFACE
This is a unique book. The materials used in its construc-
tion are unique, and the format is unique . .
Keeping in mind the old Chinese saying that, "one pic-
ture is worth ten thousand words", the editors decided to
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cut down on verbiage and use as many pictures as _!he circum-
stances allowed. This volume then is equivalent to many
words.
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If
in later years these pictu/s recreate some of the
life,
some of the color, some of the atmosphere of the years spent
at Marian, our efforts will have been fully rewarded.
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· The editors wish to thank all those who contributed time,
effort, or materials to this production.



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EDITORIAL
An aurora of atomism has enshrouded Mr. Universe with an air of finality.
Contemporary man weighs success with accomplishment and restlesslv struggles
with the world till the golden nugget is his. Under such a philosophy has Gradua-
tion taken the atmosphere of a goal achieved, an obstacle overcome, a feat reward-
ed. Somewhere in the misty path of revery comes the term Comencemcnt
Exercise, an etymological paradox. As the budding scholar marches down the
aisle with sheepskin and mortar board he is cognizant that we "never walk alone."
Omniscience is at his side; True Light kindling the parafin cone of human knowl-
edge. The graduate stands at the vestibule of life about to enter the lists as
a full grown warrior; his preparation has terminated.
It
is truly a commencemer' t.
a beginning, an awakening to the realities that have remained in the realm of
theory since the days of primary education. And now the theoretical must be
metamorphosed into the practical, indeed a precarious step.
Now will the true education unfold itself as the texts are relegated to a dustv
graveyard. Dates, vocabulary, mnemonic lines fade away, but attitudes, in-
terpretations and philosophical inquiry will never pass. And so our history
will
lead
us to understand and sympathize with man as a universal being and not as a
puppet of a governing body. Our language will manifest to us the glories of a
multi-cultured world and cultivate a spirit of toleration for the beliefs and habit~
of our global neighbors. Our science will reveal the blight of our age,
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phys;cai
metaphysics, while calculus unfolds the marvelous order of the world. Philosophy
holds the treasure of our heritage, the power of right reasoning, of logical abstrac-
tion, of absolute values, and rational refutations. The religious edL1cator looks
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a world white with desolation and realizes that the time for harvest has come.
Generation has worshiped generation and n~w is the time for the evolution of the
adoration to the Creator.
Yes, the class of '54 looks to the future. The past is spent, the present
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passing, but the future will always be. And so we exit our scholastic career
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start another - the dye has been cast, the sights have been set. The laborer i:-
about to build upon the Master's foundation. He has led. The years of religiou
formation have cast a mould from the model of the Creator and from which mult
itudes of students will emerge. Christ will reign! Mary will guide! May our fina:
·retrospection be as wholesome and happy as on Commencement Day.
































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APPRECIATION
We cannot close the pages of this album without a
tribute of appreciation to two outstanding Marists. One has
left his last impression; the other continues to enliven and
vivify the spirit of Greystone. To Brother George we pray
that we too may follow in his footsteps, in the path of un-
swerving fidelity to our obligations, both religious and secular;
that we may glean from his example some choice saplings
of family spirit. For Brother Tarcisius we pray that the Lord
may continue to imbue him with the spirit of good cheer
and community solicitude. To these two goes our heartful
gratitude for a job well done. Their influence has been great,
greater than the eloquence of words can capture, for indeed
they mouthed their silent sermons. The Seniors of '54 thank
you and all the faculty for three years of devoted example
to the call of duty.







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It is riot an ·oversight that we place the Maiden of Bethlehem on the clos-
ing page of our. pictorial merrien:to: Tradition has enriched "the last" position as
ope reserved for . honored dignitaries· and revered personages. To whom could
this tribute fall more worthily thaif to her whose year of Dedication we now
celebrate? As graduates of the the ,,Marian Year we take pride in saluting Our
Mari;n Queen with thjs parting P.lea: Watch oi,er us wherever we go, whatei1er
we
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that together we _ m_ay be, '{.or_ that final Commencement Exercise.
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