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29, 1955
Man is, by nature, imitative; he seeks an ideal upon which to model his own
life.
If
we thumb through the pages of secular history, we will find that it has suppli-
ed mankind with a good many prominent people who have stood out as ideals and
models for many a person. Likewise, we note that the history of the spiritual 1ife
is bespangled with spiritual leaders: St. Dominic, St. Bernard, St. Francis, and a
host of others, who have gone before us like beacons to enlighten us in life's dark
day.
Our Blessed Founder has been such an influence in our lives. He stands
before us like the pillar of fire which of old, lead the Israelites into the land
of
promise. We have been introduced to him; we have studied him. Our knowledge
has begotten an admiration which will ultimately find its realization in genuine
imitation of his spirit.
As young Marists, we go to him to learn the path of Marist spirituality. Our
Founder teaches the fulness of a life of faith; the greatness of a life of love of Mary;
the joy of a life spent in the presence of God; the attractiveness of a life of modesty;
the beauty of a life of humility; and the strength of a life of simplicity.
As Christ continues His mission as Teacher in His Church, so Our Founder
continues to teach us and all those who will join the Marist laborers in His Vine,-
yard. As Christ has left us His very Self in the Eucharist, so Our Founder has left
us his very spirit embodied in his rules for us. The Marist Brothers will last as
long as there will be other Champagnats.
Prayers of gratitude rise from our young hearts as we thank God
for
having
used our Blessed Founder to lead us into Marx's Family. And in turn, we are
grateful to Our Founder for his generous and motivating example.
Holy Mother Church has recognized Father Champagnat's greatness by raising
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Our
Marist
Way
It
is at times difficult to express
in words the
sentiments that one experience
but it is
far more difficult
to set down in writing
the convictions of one's
heart.
So
it is with
this thought in
mind
that
we try
to
express
our gratitude
to
tl
man who has
been
the_
closest
to us
during the
past three
years.
It
is
not our ai
to
single
out
any predon{inant trait or virtue that
we find in Brother
Master, b
we think that
it
is
our simple way
of
saying
"thanks"
to
a
man
who is not
on
our Master, but
above all
our
inodel, a man after God's
own
heart. And
so
ti
class of "55" thank you,
Brother Master
for our
happiness in the
past three yea1
but
in
a' rttofe
particular
manner:
We· thank
you for
.the
hours
you
have
spent resolving
our
doubts, directing
our steps, chiseling
the mold
of Christ
in
our
hearts.
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We thank
you for rounding
off
our rough edges, smoothing
out
the little
bumps and
ironing
out
the unsightly
ruffles.
We
thank
you for_ your
solicitude
for our
temporal
welfare, but
above all for making
Marian
a
home
to
be
proud
of.
We
thank
you for your patience
in bearing
with our defects,
your sincerity
in all
your dealings with
us,
your
love
for
each
and
every
one of us,
We thank you
for
your
devotion
to
those you
have
directed
and
for
being
at all
times
Scholastic minded,
We
thank
you
for
your great
spirit
of togetherness and Marist
loyalty,
a spirit that will be
close
to our
hearts
throughout
our
religious
life.
But
above
all,
Brother Master,
our
last
word of
thanks may
sum
up
all
the
rest: We
thank you
because you're
you,
a
statement
that
speaks
for itself.
"When a Superior is
filled
with
the
spirit of
God, his
actions are so many
silc
instructions which produce good fruit;
his
words are
always
effective.''
Blessed Father
Champ
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To say "thanks" to
Brother Tarcisius just
for
helping us
put out
-~his
y·~a~~k
would be
an injustice.
For
not
only
has· he
been
a·n
example of true devotedness
but, moreover,
an
inspiration to
each
an?
everyone of.
us.
His
constant cheerful smile
never
seems to fade;
his readiness to help
all of
us, though, at. times, his
own
work keeps him long hours in the printing
shop
are just "little things" which have made this little man
of God so
dear
to
us.
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So we
thank you,
Brother
Tarcisius, not
only for
aiding us
in
the
production
of
this book, but more
especially, for
the
many
acts
of selflessness which will be
an ever present reflection of
the true Marist
Spirit you possess.
May the Brothers who follow
us from
Marian appreciate,
as at
times we
did
not,
your work
and labor
for
them .
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LEFT TO RIGHT:
STANDING:-Brother Matthew Michael, Brother T arcisius, Brother Adrian August,
Brother Cyril Robert, Brother Richard Edwin, Brother John Malachy,
Brother Brian Henry, Brother John Benedict.
SEATED:-
Brother Joseph Robert, Brother Marcel Henry(Dean),
Brother Kieran
Thomas, Brother Paul Ambrose(Director),
Brother Nilus Vincent,
Brother Leo Camille, Brother Francis Xavier.
Years passed but memories remain. In those
memories
there is much for
which
all
of
us Marian Seniors are
very
appreciative and
grateful.
After three
years
at
Marian, many deep impressions have been made upon us; and without any doubt
the
foremost has been that made by
our faculty.
Right from the beginning
of
our
college
life, there
has always been
the
extra
help and time devoted by
every
faculty member to
any
and all
Scholastics.
As
Seniors
we
have seen
in
our
teachers
models
worthy of
imitation in
our own
Apostolate. With the
aid and guidance of
these Religious
educators of
today, we will be
able
to
strive
to
carry on
the high
standards that
they have left us.
Ears raise up when Brother
Francis
Xavier expounds methods
of teaching
religion;
and
from the practice
of
Educational Psychology next
year
we will
realize why he wishes we had taught
before
raking
the
course.
It's beyond
compre-
hension how Brother Richard Edwin
can
keep thirty men interested for
fifty
minutes in
Economics,
but
he
certainly does it. Culture
and appreciation of
the
fine arts
are
dolled
out
in bucketsful by Brother Joseph Robert. As an English
teacher
and
Brother
Sub-Director, Brother Kieran
Thomas
ranks tops.
How
Brother
Adrian August
can
be
so
patient, while
the
roof blows
off
the Chem
lab
and four
part songs
are sung in
forty
parts defies belief. At the
age
of seventy-two,
Brother
Leo
Camille, still
active and cheerful,
can be
found
among
the
Scholastics helping
them with their French and Mathematics.
Expending
time and energy mean nothing
to our
newest teacher, Brother
Brian Henry.
He
is
ever solving the
unsolvable Math
problems for
his class;
or
else
by buying,
borrowing
or
stealing,
he manages to make
some
important
improvements
on our
Physics
lab.
The
other
Brother Henry, Brother Marcel
Henry, has accomplished marvels in keeping the
college standards
at their highest,
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and also works hard so that we may enjoy a campus that
is
always spic and span.
To help
Brother Dean in his
task, there is Brother John Malachy,
"efficiency
plus," and a fine community man.
Always available
is
the invaluable Brother Librarian, Brother Cyril Robert.
Besides the
library, this
busy man spends his time writing
our
Bulletin and Marist
Auxiliary, stimulating vocations,
and adding to Our Lady's Library. He manages
to keep the
Scholastics
in
good
spirits either by his jokes
or
by
having
them dust
the
library
shelves!!!
Since
the Treasurer is the man
who foots
the bills,.
we cannot
forget Brother
Nilus Vincent, who arrived here with the
present
Seniors. During his three
years
here, Brother Nilus
has
put
up a
chapel
and
almost completed a
new refrectory.
Closely allied
to the
Treasurer
are our
beloved cooks,
Brothers
John
Benedict and
Matthew Michael, who have
fed the
body while our teachers filled_ the
intellect.
We
can
never
forget
Doctor- John Schroeder for his untiring
efforts, and for
his
example as a perfect gentleman.
Last
to be
considered but ever to
be
rembered
by
the math
majors is Mr. Joseph Morano. As
a
professor
he
has been
tops,
as
a
teacher
he
is
their
model;
but those
of
the
math class shall
remember
him most
of all just for what
he is-one
of
the finest
men
they have
ever
had the pleasure
of
knowing.
While all the above
have
developed our
bodies and minds, we
shall always
remember
Brother
Tarcisius, the little man behind the
linotype
machine. His
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MARIAN
COLLEGE
POUGHKEEPSIE.
N. Y.
To
Our
Champagnat
Year Graduates,
··As
I
look
back our
class
of
1955
does not
stand out
in
my mind for any
one outstanding
indi-
vidual-and
that
is
good.
As a class· you
have
been very close and
four
love
of
the
common
community
.life
and your
charity
seem
to be
characteristic-your
self-effacement
in
behalf
of
the
common good has
been
in
true
Ma~ist
tradit,ion.
So
far
you
have received
during your years of
training; the
years
ahead will
call
for
giving-
There will
be hard years; they will be the true challenge of the worth
of
your religious voca-
tion, a
proof
of
Christ's love.
My message to
you for
those
years
ahead
1s
two-fold:
an
abiding
love
of
Christ and a
zeal for souls.
Remember that
you
are just
starting
and
have
a
lot
to learn-but
have
confidence; work
with
your
Brothers for
Christ
and for
souls.
To
see Christ offended
and
souls
lost
were
two
things
which
burr
our
beloved
founder.
In
his
spirit
and m his love may
you
set out
with
courage.
There is work
to
be done,
souls to
be
saved.
It
ts
my earnest
prayer
for
each one
of
you
with whom
I
have worked so intimately that
your future Marist
life
may
be spent for Christ through
Mary with
the
paternal
blessing
of our
Blessed Founder.
Brother
Paul Ambrose
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Lord,
help
me
live
from
day to day
In
such a self-forgetful way,
That
even
when I kneel to
pray,
My
prayer
shall
be for
"Others."
Help me in
all
the
work
I do,
To ever be
sincere
and true,
And
know that
all
I do
for You
Must
needs be done
for "Others."
Let
self be
crucified
and
sla:n
And
buried
deep; and all in
vain
May efforts be
to
r;se
again
Unless to live for "Others."
And when my
work
on earth is done,
And
my
new work in Heaven's
begun,
May I
forget
the
crown
I've
won,
While
thinking
still of
"Others."
"Others,"
Lord,
yes,
"Others!"
Let
this
my
motto
be.
Help
to
live
for others,
That
I
may
live
for
Thee.
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LEFT TO RIGHT:
ToP Row:- Brother Dominic Thomas, Brother Mary Peter, Brother Martin Patrick,
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Brother Kevin Michael.
3RD.
Row:- Brother Vincent Xavier, Brother Damian Andrew, B~other Mary
Bernard, Brother Francis Robert; Brother John Luke, Brother Kevin
Anthony.
2ND.
Row:- Brother Lou_is
Richard, Brother Luke Martin, Brother Joseph Marcellin,
Brother Peter Germain, Brother Cronan Laurence, Brother Yvon
Gabriel, Brother
·Julian
Andrew.
SEATED:-•
Br~ther
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M;rtin Jude, Brother Francis Damian, Brother William
Kieran, Brother Vincent Jerome, Brother Michael Vincent; Brother
Timothy Martin, Brother Gregory Francis, Brother Charles Patrick.
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August passed, the obituaries were numerous, only 25 seniors survived.
SEPTEMBER:
The start of a new school year saw 25 eager senior scholastics busily pursuing
their quest for knowledge .... It also witnessed the arrival of new faces on the
Marian College faculty in the persons of Brother Kieran Thomas, eminent
Shakespearean scholar, and Brother Richard Edwin, noted economist and golf
enthusiast.
OCTOBER:
A highlight of this month was the visit paid us by China's own Cardinal
Spellman, Thomas Cardinal Tien .... a teaching experience was accorded a few
of
the seniors when they journeyed to Hyde Park to teach Sunday School. . . .
The
Marian grounds provided the scene. for·-the yearly Rosary rally in this vicinity.
Although the day was a bit overcast, a good number of the faithful were on hand ..
A Marian Year tribute to Mary was organ•:ed by Brother Cyril Robert and his
cohort. His exhibit focused a spotlight on the various shrines of Mary throughout
the world via the initiative of the different national' groups represented here ....
The month came to a pleasant close with the traditional Halloween entertainment
which displayed an encouraging array of talent .....
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NOVEMBER:
The annual. profession game provided an interesting diversion from the usual
school activities in the early part of this month. . Education Week proved a
stimulating educational experience for the scholarly seniors and sophomores when
they observed in the
local
schools ....
The Turkey Day Classic was heralded in
by the usual rally on the previous evening. Predictions were myriad and vain as
usual. The games themselves were well-played and ended in a win for both
con-
tingents, that is the "choir monks" and the "lay monks."
DECEMBER:
The abilities of Dr. Schroeder's education class were fully recognized when
an invitation was extended to them to judge a local debate at Arlington High
School .... On December 8, the Marian Year came to a close with marked solemn-
ity; in the evening an excellent entertainment was presented under the capable
direction of Brother Francis Robert .... December 12 saw the beginning of anoth-
er year of basketball here at Marian guided by the experienced hands of the senior
sports
commissioner, Brother John Luke. . . . The Christmas decorations, which
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underclassmen, Brothers Raymond Richard and Francis 1v1artin. As is our custom
during the Christmas season we engaged the various communities of the city in
basketball. In the games with the brothers from the Mount we managed to break
of all just for what he is--one of the finest men they have ever had the pleasure
JANUARY:
Back to school ....
Attention was now centered on the coming examinations.
The tragic week, 17-24, being over, we began a three day excursion. The usual hike
to
Esopus was the first on the agenda; then, thanks to the kindness of Dr. Schroeder,
we were invited to
spend
a day on his grounds. The Brothers enjoyed the hospital,
ity shown to them and were very grateful to Dr. Schroeder for the invitation. The
third day of the holiday was
left
to each one's fancy. Some walked, some slept and
others
just recuperated from the previous days ....
FEBRUARY:
Marks were read on the 2nd ....
For the seniors it was one of their last mark-
ing periods at Marian ....
This month also witnessed the publishing and remark-
able success of Brother Martin Jude's thought-provoking article entitled "Faith" ....
The Lenten season, which is a time of penance and fasting saw the men of the
Senior class observing the Church Fast, while the youngsters, Brothers Luke Martin,
Martin Patrick, and Peter Germain, were permitted to continue for another year
with teething rings ....
MARCH:
Distinguished by its cold winds and fasting scholastics, this m·onth proved
rather uneventful with the exception of Saint Patrick's Day and the long awaited
visit of our former Dean of Scholastics, Brother Leo Sylvius. The remainiPg mem-
bers of Category 9 were especially glad to see Brother Leo again. Signifirnntly the
day he paid us a visit was the feast of Saint Joseph, patron of workers ....
Another
event
which cannot go unnoticed was the completion of the new acoustic ceiling
for the gym. This coupled with the general overhauling of the gym, the new stage,
and the work on the backboards, calls for a word of thanks to Brother Francis
Xavier
and his helpers
for their devotedness
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APRIL:
The impressive ceremony of the Easter Vigil was the highlight of this month ..
Easter Monday saw us wend our way towards the sight of Camp Sunset for a
wonderful picnic. It was enjoyed by all, even by those who had to prepare it.
Brother Provincial arrived here for his visitation on the 25th. His talks and confer-
ences were eagerly listened to, for he reminisced with us about his visit to the
missions, and his trip around the world in general. Though he thought he bored
us with the incidents related to us, we only wished that he had spoken longer ....
MAY:
Brought to the fore this month was our traditional Mother's Day entertain-
ment. Brother Jude again showed forth his resourcefulness and hidden talents
by guiding an excellent entertainment. . . . The remaining weeks of May were
assiduously used by all the Scholastics in preparation for their forth-coming exam-
inatio:1s. The s~niors saw in this preparation the grand finale of their academic en-
deavors here at Marian, and breathed a sigh of relief when they were over ....
May 29 was a big day here, as in all parts of the Marist World, for our Founder
was beatified. Surely there could be no more fitting way to end the month of
Mary than this ....
JUNE:
All at Marian were invited to Esopus to part1C1pate in the celebration of
Brother Edmund's
and Brother Emile Bernard's Jubilee. . . . June 6 was the
feast of the Founder and a big day in more ways than one. Besides celebrating
the day itself, the seniors received their long-awaited diplomas. . . . Many thanks
to those who worked to make this a memorable occasion for us ....
On June 8 we
all began our retreat. For some of the Seniors it was a hectic eight days with the
constant thought before them of possible kitchen duties ....
And so, the year is over, and with it our college life.
As
our
Marian
College
years
draw to a close and we make ready to
enter
upon
the work
of
our
apostolate, it
is only
fitting
that
we
look
behind us to the
underclassmen who have helped
to
make
our years
here
so pleasant.
We will
not
forget
them
for
the
companionship
and
good
spirit
they have displayed.
The
helping hands which they
so
cheerfully
lent
have
done much to aid
us
in
our
own work, and
in
the development
of
Marian.
We
leave a parting
wish that they
may
continue
t'.·cir
fine M:u'sr
spirit.
Our
final
petition
is for
a
prayerful
remembrance
for
all
of
us
in
the
great
work
we are
setting out
to
do.
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The years
1952-1955
provided for us a round
of enthusiasm in the world of sports. Football,
bas-
ketball and softball highlighted these years, along
with
other games which included tennis and hockey.
This variety afforded many interesting experiences,
many of which will remain
long
with us.
As freshmen, we were welcomed by the football
leagues, followed by the traditional Thanksgiving
Day game. The pangs of defeat were felt early when
we were soundly trounced in both games by the
sophomores and seniors. As upper-classmen, how-
ever,
we took a morning loss, followed by an after-
noon victory.
Basketball
was
not
only
represented by close
league games, but also by a
Christmas
holiday affair
with the Brothers from the City. In our first holiday
games
we downed
St.
Ann's and fell victims to
Mount
St.
Michael; but
the following year we
copped both games. Last year we defeated St. Ann's
and were toppled by
the
Mount before edging a
newcomer to Marian's
court,
Cardinal Hayes. Play-
off
games, always favorites at the end of
league
play,
shared the enthusiasm. Although halted by the flu
our first year, they were billed as top rate the next
two.
1953
featured the inauguration of
night contests
for
the'
playoffs, always providing
thrills
for the
spectators.
In
the
Choir-Lay Monk tilts the Lay
Brothers
captured the
laurels as seniors.
One aspect of the softball season has alw
been predominant, namely the games with the
st
mer community of Brothers working on the proj1
These games, begun our initial year at Marian,
yet anticipated with much eagerness. Evening gar
in the softball league were an opportunity
relaxation for both
faculty
and
scholastics.
Tennis and hockey are other sports which
h2
shone brightly at Marian. An everyday
enjoyme
our "hot-top court" is paraded upon by tennis end
siasts. In hockey, however, Jack Frost, failing to
g
sufficient ice, dampened many awaited games, esp
ially during the winter of
1953.
Nevertheless,
1
following year brought good skating weather
a
featured a senior victory over the sophomores.
1955
the freshmen took the hockey pennant aga~
the seniors and sophomores.
A third year addition to the world of
lo
sports was the "Marian Marathon." This consis1
in a mile jog througb the woods, begun
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by rna1
but
maintained
by
a few.
A word of thanks is due those who contribu1
various sports
articles
throughout our stay at Mari:
Their
thoughtfulness
was our pleasure.
The
Athletic
Commission is also to be than~
for its
untmng
efforts and interest; in short,
f01
job well
-done.
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The life of a college is not measured by its
scholastic pursuits so much as by its activities. The
memories which the collegiate treasures are not of
his studies, but rather of his experiences over and
above the book work. We have spent long hours in
study, yet, were you to ask what did you do while
at Marian, you should not expect to receive the
response,
"Studied".
A more probable answer
would go something like this:
During our first year we began work on our
new chapel. Each week a crew, under the able direc-
tion of Brother Nilus, pooled their efforts until
finally, in our second year, the edifice was completed.
No sooner was the chapel finished when we again
returned to the "project", this time to build a refec-
tory and study hall. As the third year closes this new
edifice is well on its way to completion. Schooling
has done much to increase our intellectual acumen,
projects helped greatly to give us an "education."
Thanks to Brother Nilus' patience.
The work on buildings did not occupy all our
free time, far from it. Ever to be remembered are the
community picnics, which we always looked forward
to with eager anticipation.
The days at Camp
Sunset will be recalled as some of the happiest
of our lives.
The extra-curricular
activities at Marian are
somewhat different than those you would expect to
find in most colleges, yet they were very much a
part of our college life. It is difficult to enumerate
the variety of occupations which filled each day; the
work at the livestock, the work in the gardens, the
many hours spent preparing for shows, the fame
brought upon us by the activities of "Category 9"
and their fellow unionists, the carpenters. All these
and more add up to the treasure of happy memories
which each graduate carries away with him as he
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As
we come
to
the end of our 1955 yearbook, we once more
want
to
say
a
very
hardy
and sincere
THANKS.
Thanks to all who
have
made
these
past
three
years
here
at
Marian
so
happy
and so
profitable.
The names
of thqse
who deserve
our gratitude are so
numerous that we
cannot
begin to
single
out
anyone.
We simply
say "thank you", and
hope
they will
realize the appreciation
we
feel.
Thanks also to
those who
have
made
this
yearbook
possible.
It
was
a work that depended
on
the generosity and devotedness
of
many people.
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Man is, by nature, imitative; he seeks an ideal upon which to model his own
life.
If
we thumb through the pages of secular history, we will find that it has suppli-
ed mankind with a good many prominent people who have stood out as ideals and
models for many a person. Likewise, we note that the history of the spiritual 1ife
is bespangled with spiritual leaders: St. Dominic, St. Bernard, St. Francis, and a
host of others, who have gone before us like beacons to enlighten us in life's dark
day.
Our Blessed Founder has been such an influence in our lives. He stands
before us like the pillar of fire which of old, lead the Israelites into the land
of
promise. We have been introduced to him; we have studied him. Our knowledge
has begotten an admiration which will ultimately find its realization in genuine
imitation of his spirit.
As young Marists, we go to him to learn the path of Marist spirituality. Our
Founder teaches the fulness of a life of faith; the greatness of a life of love of Mary;
the joy of a life spent in the presence of God; the attractiveness of a life of modesty;
the beauty of a life of humility; and the strength of a life of simplicity.
As Christ continues His mission as Teacher in His Church, so Our Founder
continues to teach us and all those who will join the Marist laborers in His Vine,-
yard. As Christ has left us His very Self in the Eucharist, so Our Founder has left
us his very spirit embodied in his rules for us. The Marist Brothers will last as
long as there will be other Champagnats.
Prayers of gratitude rise from our young hearts as we thank God
for
having
used our Blessed Founder to lead us into Marx's Family. And in turn, we are
grateful to Our Founder for his generous and motivating example.
Holy Mother Church has recognized Father Champagnat's greatness by raising
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the
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It
is at times difficult to express
in words the
sentiments that one experience
but it is
far more difficult
to set down in writing
the convictions of one's
heart.
So
it is with
this thought in
mind
that
we try
to
express
our gratitude
to
tl
man who has
been
the_
closest
to us
during the
past three
years.
It
is
not our ai
to
single
out
any predon{inant trait or virtue that
we find in Brother
Master, b
we think that
it
is
our simple way
of
saying
"thanks"
to
a
man
who is not
on
our Master, but
above all
our
inodel, a man after God's
own
heart. And
so
ti
class of "55" thank you,
Brother Master
for our
happiness in the
past three yea1
but
in
a' rttofe
particular
manner:
We· thank
you for
.the
hours
you
have
spent resolving
our
doubts, directing
our steps, chiseling
the mold
of Christ
in
our
hearts.
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We thank
you for rounding
off
our rough edges, smoothing
out
the little
bumps and
ironing
out
the unsightly
ruffles.
We
thank
you for_ your
solicitude
for our
temporal
welfare, but
above all for making
Marian
a
home
to
be
proud
of.
We
thank
you for your patience
in bearing
with our defects,
your sincerity
in all
your dealings with
us,
your
love
for
each
and
every
one of us,
We thank you
for
your
devotion
to
those you
have
directed
and
for
being
at all
times
Scholastic minded,
We
thank
you
for
your great
spirit
of togetherness and Marist
loyalty,
a spirit that will be
close
to our
hearts
throughout
our
religious
life.
But
above
all,
Brother Master,
our
last
word of
thanks may
sum
up
all
the
rest: We
thank you
because you're
you,
a
statement
that
speaks
for itself.
"When a Superior is
filled
with
the
spirit of
God, his
actions are so many
silc
instructions which produce good fruit;
his
words are
always
effective.''
Blessed Father
Champ
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To say "thanks" to
Brother Tarcisius just
for
helping us
put out
-~his
y·~a~~k
would be
an injustice.
For
not
only
has· he
been
a·n
example of true devotedness
but, moreover,
an
inspiration to
each
an?
everyone of.
us.
His
constant cheerful smile
never
seems to fade;
his readiness to help
all of
us, though, at. times, his
own
work keeps him long hours in the printing
shop
are just "little things" which have made this little man
of God so
dear
to
us.
1fle
So we
thank you,
Brother
Tarcisius, not
only for
aiding us
in
the
production
of
this book, but more
especially, for
the
many
acts
of selflessness which will be
an ever present reflection of
the true Marist
Spirit you possess.
May the Brothers who follow
us from
Marian appreciate,
as at
times we
did
not,
your work
and labor
for
them .
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LEFT TO RIGHT:
STANDING:-Brother Matthew Michael, Brother T arcisius, Brother Adrian August,
Brother Cyril Robert, Brother Richard Edwin, Brother John Malachy,
Brother Brian Henry, Brother John Benedict.
SEATED:-
Brother Joseph Robert, Brother Marcel Henry(Dean),
Brother Kieran
Thomas, Brother Paul Ambrose(Director),
Brother Nilus Vincent,
Brother Leo Camille, Brother Francis Xavier.
Years passed but memories remain. In those
memories
there is much for
which
all
of
us Marian Seniors are
very
appreciative and
grateful.
After three
years
at
Marian, many deep impressions have been made upon us; and without any doubt
the
foremost has been that made by
our faculty.
Right from the beginning
of
our
college
life, there
has always been
the
extra
help and time devoted by
every
faculty member to
any
and all
Scholastics.
As
Seniors
we
have seen
in
our
teachers
models
worthy of
imitation in
our own
Apostolate. With the
aid and guidance of
these Religious
educators of
today, we will be
able
to
strive
to
carry on
the high
standards that
they have left us.
Ears raise up when Brother
Francis
Xavier expounds methods
of teaching
religion;
and
from the practice
of
Educational Psychology next
year
we will
realize why he wishes we had taught
before
raking
the
course.
It's beyond
compre-
hension how Brother Richard Edwin
can
keep thirty men interested for
fifty
minutes in
Economics,
but
he
certainly does it. Culture
and appreciation of
the
fine arts
are
dolled
out
in bucketsful by Brother Joseph Robert. As an English
teacher
and
Brother
Sub-Director, Brother Kieran
Thomas
ranks tops.
How
Brother
Adrian August
can
be
so
patient, while
the
roof blows
off
the Chem
lab
and four
part songs
are sung in
forty
parts defies belief. At the
age
of seventy-two,
Brother
Leo
Camille, still
active and cheerful,
can be
found
among
the
Scholastics helping
them with their French and Mathematics.
Expending
time and energy mean nothing
to our
newest teacher, Brother
Brian Henry.
He
is
ever solving the
unsolvable Math
problems for
his class;
or
else
by buying,
borrowing
or
stealing,
he manages to make
some
important
improvements
on our
Physics
lab.
The
other
Brother Henry, Brother Marcel
Henry, has accomplished marvels in keeping the
college standards
at their highest,
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and also works hard so that we may enjoy a campus that
is
always spic and span.
To help
Brother Dean in his
task, there is Brother John Malachy,
"efficiency
plus," and a fine community man.
Always available
is
the invaluable Brother Librarian, Brother Cyril Robert.
Besides the
library, this
busy man spends his time writing
our
Bulletin and Marist
Auxiliary, stimulating vocations,
and adding to Our Lady's Library. He manages
to keep the
Scholastics
in
good
spirits either by his jokes
or
by
having
them dust
the
library
shelves!!!
Since
the Treasurer is the man
who foots
the bills,.
we cannot
forget Brother
Nilus Vincent, who arrived here with the
present
Seniors. During his three
years
here, Brother Nilus
has
put
up a
chapel
and
almost completed a
new refrectory.
Closely allied
to the
Treasurer
are our
beloved cooks,
Brothers
John
Benedict and
Matthew Michael, who have
fed the
body while our teachers filled_ the
intellect.
We
can
never
forget
Doctor- John Schroeder for his untiring
efforts, and for
his
example as a perfect gentleman.
Last
to be
considered but ever to
be
rembered
by
the math
majors is Mr. Joseph Morano. As
a
professor
he
has been
tops,
as
a
teacher
he
is
their
model;
but those
of
the
math class shall
remember
him most
of all just for what
he is-one
of
the finest
men
they have
ever
had the pleasure
of
knowing.
While all the above
have
developed our
bodies and minds, we
shall always
remember
Brother
Tarcisius, the little man behind the
linotype
machine. His
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MARIAN
COLLEGE
POUGHKEEPSIE.
N. Y.
To
Our
Champagnat
Year Graduates,
··As
I
look
back our
class
of
1955
does not
stand out
in
my mind for any
one outstanding
indi-
vidual-and
that
is
good.
As a class· you
have
been very close and
four
love
of
the
common
community
.life
and your
charity
seem
to be
characteristic-your
self-effacement
in
behalf
of
the
common good has
been
in
true
Ma~ist
tradit,ion.
So
far
you
have received
during your years of
training; the
years
ahead will
call
for
giving-
There will
be hard years; they will be the true challenge of the worth
of
your religious voca-
tion, a
proof
of
Christ's love.
My message to
you for
those
years
ahead
1s
two-fold:
an
abiding
love
of
Christ and a
zeal for souls.
Remember that
you
are just
starting
and
have
a
lot
to learn-but
have
confidence; work
with
your
Brothers for
Christ
and for
souls.
To
see Christ offended
and
souls
lost
were
two
things
which
burr
our
beloved
founder.
In
his
spirit
and m his love may
you
set out
with
courage.
There is work
to
be done,
souls to
be
saved.
It
ts
my earnest
prayer
for
each one
of
you
with whom
I
have worked so intimately that
your future Marist
life
may
be spent for Christ through
Mary with
the
paternal
blessing
of our
Blessed Founder.
Brother
Paul Ambrose
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Lord,
help
me
live
from
day to day
In
such a self-forgetful way,
That
even
when I kneel to
pray,
My
prayer
shall
be for
"Others."
Help me in
all
the
work
I do,
To ever be
sincere
and true,
And
know that
all
I do
for You
Must
needs be done
for "Others."
Let
self be
crucified
and
sla:n
And
buried
deep; and all in
vain
May efforts be
to
r;se
again
Unless to live for "Others."
And when my
work
on earth is done,
And
my
new work in Heaven's
begun,
May I
forget
the
crown
I've
won,
While
thinking
still of
"Others."
"Others,"
Lord,
yes,
"Others!"
Let
this
my
motto
be.
Help
to
live
for others,
That
I
may
live
for
Thee.
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LEFT TO RIGHT:
ToP Row:- Brother Dominic Thomas, Brother Mary Peter, Brother Martin Patrick,
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Brother Kevin Michael.
3RD.
Row:- Brother Vincent Xavier, Brother Damian Andrew, B~other Mary
Bernard, Brother Francis Robert; Brother John Luke, Brother Kevin
Anthony.
2ND.
Row:- Brother Lou_is
Richard, Brother Luke Martin, Brother Joseph Marcellin,
Brother Peter Germain, Brother Cronan Laurence, Brother Yvon
Gabriel, Brother
·Julian
Andrew.
SEATED:-•
Br~ther
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M;rtin Jude, Brother Francis Damian, Brother William
Kieran, Brother Vincent Jerome, Brother Michael Vincent; Brother
Timothy Martin, Brother Gregory Francis, Brother Charles Patrick.
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August passed, the obituaries were numerous, only 25 seniors survived.
SEPTEMBER:
The start of a new school year saw 25 eager senior scholastics busily pursuing
their quest for knowledge .... It also witnessed the arrival of new faces on the
Marian College faculty in the persons of Brother Kieran Thomas, eminent
Shakespearean scholar, and Brother Richard Edwin, noted economist and golf
enthusiast.
OCTOBER:
A highlight of this month was the visit paid us by China's own Cardinal
Spellman, Thomas Cardinal Tien .... a teaching experience was accorded a few
of
the seniors when they journeyed to Hyde Park to teach Sunday School. . . .
The
Marian grounds provided the scene. for·-the yearly Rosary rally in this vicinity.
Although the day was a bit overcast, a good number of the faithful were on hand ..
A Marian Year tribute to Mary was organ•:ed by Brother Cyril Robert and his
cohort. His exhibit focused a spotlight on the various shrines of Mary throughout
the world via the initiative of the different national' groups represented here ....
The month came to a pleasant close with the traditional Halloween entertainment
which displayed an encouraging array of talent .....
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NOVEMBER:
The annual. profession game provided an interesting diversion from the usual
school activities in the early part of this month. . Education Week proved a
stimulating educational experience for the scholarly seniors and sophomores when
they observed in the
local
schools ....
The Turkey Day Classic was heralded in
by the usual rally on the previous evening. Predictions were myriad and vain as
usual. The games themselves were well-played and ended in a win for both
con-
tingents, that is the "choir monks" and the "lay monks."
DECEMBER:
The abilities of Dr. Schroeder's education class were fully recognized when
an invitation was extended to them to judge a local debate at Arlington High
School .... On December 8, the Marian Year came to a close with marked solemn-
ity; in the evening an excellent entertainment was presented under the capable
direction of Brother Francis Robert .... December 12 saw the beginning of anoth-
er year of basketball here at Marian guided by the experienced hands of the senior
sports
commissioner, Brother John Luke. . . . The Christmas decorations, which
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underclassmen, Brothers Raymond Richard and Francis 1v1artin. As is our custom
during the Christmas season we engaged the various communities of the city in
basketball. In the games with the brothers from the Mount we managed to break
of all just for what he is--one of the finest men they have ever had the pleasure
JANUARY:
Back to school ....
Attention was now centered on the coming examinations.
The tragic week, 17-24, being over, we began a three day excursion. The usual hike
to
Esopus was the first on the agenda; then, thanks to the kindness of Dr. Schroeder,
we were invited to
spend
a day on his grounds. The Brothers enjoyed the hospital,
ity shown to them and were very grateful to Dr. Schroeder for the invitation. The
third day of the holiday was
left
to each one's fancy. Some walked, some slept and
others
just recuperated from the previous days ....
FEBRUARY:
Marks were read on the 2nd ....
For the seniors it was one of their last mark-
ing periods at Marian ....
This month also witnessed the publishing and remark-
able success of Brother Martin Jude's thought-provoking article entitled "Faith" ....
The Lenten season, which is a time of penance and fasting saw the men of the
Senior class observing the Church Fast, while the youngsters, Brothers Luke Martin,
Martin Patrick, and Peter Germain, were permitted to continue for another year
with teething rings ....
MARCH:
Distinguished by its cold winds and fasting scholastics, this m·onth proved
rather uneventful with the exception of Saint Patrick's Day and the long awaited
visit of our former Dean of Scholastics, Brother Leo Sylvius. The remainiPg mem-
bers of Category 9 were especially glad to see Brother Leo again. Signifirnntly the
day he paid us a visit was the feast of Saint Joseph, patron of workers ....
Another
event
which cannot go unnoticed was the completion of the new acoustic ceiling
for the gym. This coupled with the general overhauling of the gym, the new stage,
and the work on the backboards, calls for a word of thanks to Brother Francis
Xavier
and his helpers
for their devotedness
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APRIL:
The impressive ceremony of the Easter Vigil was the highlight of this month ..
Easter Monday saw us wend our way towards the sight of Camp Sunset for a
wonderful picnic. It was enjoyed by all, even by those who had to prepare it.
Brother Provincial arrived here for his visitation on the 25th. His talks and confer-
ences were eagerly listened to, for he reminisced with us about his visit to the
missions, and his trip around the world in general. Though he thought he bored
us with the incidents related to us, we only wished that he had spoken longer ....
MAY:
Brought to the fore this month was our traditional Mother's Day entertain-
ment. Brother Jude again showed forth his resourcefulness and hidden talents
by guiding an excellent entertainment. . . . The remaining weeks of May were
assiduously used by all the Scholastics in preparation for their forth-coming exam-
inatio:1s. The s~niors saw in this preparation the grand finale of their academic en-
deavors here at Marian, and breathed a sigh of relief when they were over ....
May 29 was a big day here, as in all parts of the Marist World, for our Founder
was beatified. Surely there could be no more fitting way to end the month of
Mary than this ....
JUNE:
All at Marian were invited to Esopus to part1C1pate in the celebration of
Brother Edmund's
and Brother Emile Bernard's Jubilee. . . . June 6 was the
feast of the Founder and a big day in more ways than one. Besides celebrating
the day itself, the seniors received their long-awaited diplomas. . . . Many thanks
to those who worked to make this a memorable occasion for us ....
On June 8 we
all began our retreat. For some of the Seniors it was a hectic eight days with the
constant thought before them of possible kitchen duties ....
And so, the year is over, and with it our college life.
As
our
Marian
College
years
draw to a close and we make ready to
enter
upon
the work
of
our
apostolate, it
is only
fitting
that
we
look
behind us to the
underclassmen who have helped
to
make
our years
here
so pleasant.
We will
not
forget
them
for
the
companionship
and
good
spirit
they have displayed.
The
helping hands which they
so
cheerfully
lent
have
done much to aid
us
in
our
own work, and
in
the development
of
Marian.
We
leave a parting
wish that they
may
continue
t'.·cir
fine M:u'sr
spirit.
Our
final
petition
is for
a
prayerful
remembrance
for
all
of
us
in
the
great
work
we are
setting out
to
do.
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The years
1952-1955
provided for us a round
of enthusiasm in the world of sports. Football,
bas-
ketball and softball highlighted these years, along
with
other games which included tennis and hockey.
This variety afforded many interesting experiences,
many of which will remain
long
with us.
As freshmen, we were welcomed by the football
leagues, followed by the traditional Thanksgiving
Day game. The pangs of defeat were felt early when
we were soundly trounced in both games by the
sophomores and seniors. As upper-classmen, how-
ever,
we took a morning loss, followed by an after-
noon victory.
Basketball
was
not
only
represented by close
league games, but also by a
Christmas
holiday affair
with the Brothers from the City. In our first holiday
games
we downed
St.
Ann's and fell victims to
Mount
St.
Michael; but
the following year we
copped both games. Last year we defeated St. Ann's
and were toppled by
the
Mount before edging a
newcomer to Marian's
court,
Cardinal Hayes. Play-
off
games, always favorites at the end of
league
play,
shared the enthusiasm. Although halted by the flu
our first year, they were billed as top rate the next
two.
1953
featured the inauguration of
night contests
for
the'
playoffs, always providing
thrills
for the
spectators.
In
the
Choir-Lay Monk tilts the Lay
Brothers
captured the
laurels as seniors.
One aspect of the softball season has alw
been predominant, namely the games with the
st
mer community of Brothers working on the proj1
These games, begun our initial year at Marian,
yet anticipated with much eagerness. Evening gar
in the softball league were an opportunity
relaxation for both
faculty
and
scholastics.
Tennis and hockey are other sports which
h2
shone brightly at Marian. An everyday
enjoyme
our "hot-top court" is paraded upon by tennis end
siasts. In hockey, however, Jack Frost, failing to
g
sufficient ice, dampened many awaited games, esp
ially during the winter of
1953.
Nevertheless,
1
following year brought good skating weather
a
featured a senior victory over the sophomores.
1955
the freshmen took the hockey pennant aga~
the seniors and sophomores.
A third year addition to the world of
lo
sports was the "Marian Marathon." This consis1
in a mile jog througb the woods, begun
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by rna1
but
maintained
by
a few.
A word of thanks is due those who contribu1
various sports
articles
throughout our stay at Mari:
Their
thoughtfulness
was our pleasure.
The
Athletic
Commission is also to be than~
for its
untmng
efforts and interest; in short,
f01
job well
-done.
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The life of a college is not measured by its
scholastic pursuits so much as by its activities. The
memories which the collegiate treasures are not of
his studies, but rather of his experiences over and
above the book work. We have spent long hours in
study, yet, were you to ask what did you do while
at Marian, you should not expect to receive the
response,
"Studied".
A more probable answer
would go something like this:
During our first year we began work on our
new chapel. Each week a crew, under the able direc-
tion of Brother Nilus, pooled their efforts until
finally, in our second year, the edifice was completed.
No sooner was the chapel finished when we again
returned to the "project", this time to build a refec-
tory and study hall. As the third year closes this new
edifice is well on its way to completion. Schooling
has done much to increase our intellectual acumen,
projects helped greatly to give us an "education."
Thanks to Brother Nilus' patience.
The work on buildings did not occupy all our
free time, far from it. Ever to be remembered are the
community picnics, which we always looked forward
to with eager anticipation.
The days at Camp
Sunset will be recalled as some of the happiest
of our lives.
The extra-curricular
activities at Marian are
somewhat different than those you would expect to
find in most colleges, yet they were very much a
part of our college life. It is difficult to enumerate
the variety of occupations which filled each day; the
work at the livestock, the work in the gardens, the
many hours spent preparing for shows, the fame
brought upon us by the activities of "Category 9"
and their fellow unionists, the carpenters. All these
and more add up to the treasure of happy memories
which each graduate carries away with him as he
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As
we come
to
the end of our 1955 yearbook, we once more
want
to
say
a
very
hardy
and sincere
THANKS.
Thanks to all who
have
made
these
past
three
years
here
at
Marian
so
happy
and so
profitable.
The names
of thqse
who deserve
our gratitude are so
numerous that we
cannot
begin to
single
out
anyone.
We simply
say "thank you", and
hope
they will
realize the appreciation
we
feel.
Thanks also to
those who
have
made
this
yearbook
possible.
It
was
a work that depended
on
the generosity and devotedness
of
many people.
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SeHiMa
61
1955
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