In Memoriam: Daniel J. Feeney, Bishop of the Diocese of Portland. September 12, 1894-September15, 1969. The death of a man of such great dignity and determination, compassion, and concern, is always a shock to those with whom he was in contact. But rather than expressing sorrow for his departure, let us thank God for the life he gave us. In twenty-three years of dedicated service to his diocese, he proved a true proponent of Christian education with the founding of some twenty Catholic schools in the diocese. To his most valuable possessions--his many accomplishments as head of this diocese--we, the students of John Bapst High School, 1969-70, would like to add love and esteem. May he rest in peace.

All actors in a nameless play stumbling, we try to catch our shadow in the sun, we curse the author of a hidden script and wonder "Who am I?"

We are members of a unique generation surrounded by changes and constantly attempting to change them... We not only know that we shall change tomorrow, but also that tomorrow will be changed by us.

We at Bapst like to think that every issue of the Crusader that rolls off the presses is somehow a special issue. But those of us who have worked on the '67 issue know that it is more special than usual for it marks the passing of our "Bapst generation". And indeed these years have been colorful, intense, sometimes bewildering but utterly invaluable. Some say that we are not merely a new generation but a new kind of generation, armed as we are by science and the knowledge explosion with more tools with which to choose our life patterns than we can always use. All this knowledge, then, presents us with our challenge which makes us realize our place is in the world knowing for a fact that we like it here-then making the one more effort, doing the one more something to help make it a very nice place to be.

The Senior Class of 1966 introduces you, the reader, to the wonderful world of JOHN BAPST HIGH SCHOOL, with a special tribute to some of those who are so devotedly dedicated to making this world such a wonderful one for Catholic men and women.

Dedication: you are "a cool guy". The flippant term masks respect--but never fear, Brother in Christ though you are, he remains unawed by your garb. The solemn smile as the sign of friendship and authority. The look of him when speaking of you has me thinking I have missed something valued. I have missed "a cool guy". --Anne Spruce

Dedication: To His Excellency MOST REVEREND DANIEL J. FEENEY, D.D., BISHOP OF PORTLAND, under whose patronage the SENIOR CLASS OF 1964 introduces ... 1964 Crusader.

Dedication: On his coronation day, John XXIII said exactly what kind of Pope he wanted to be: "Some hope to find a skilled diplomat or a statesman, others a scholar or an organizer or one whose mind is in touch with every form of modern knowledge. None of them is on the right track. The new Pope has before his mind the wonderful picture drawn by St. John, in the words of the Savior Himself, of the Good Shepherd." In fulfillment of this desire, our Holy Father soon issued the encyclical, MATER ET MAGISTRA, a social doctrine which outlines in detail the duties of the Catholic Church as Mother and Teacher of all nations. As students of John Bapst Regional High School, we have the special duty of being the tools through which Holy Mother the Church may work. In prayerful appreciation of his guidance, we, the students of John Bapst Regional High School, dedicate this, the 1963 CRUSADER, to His Holiness, Pope John XXIII.

Passing forth from our classrooms, we look back to the un-forgettable past and look ahead to the unpredictable future for which John Bapst has prepared us. We have experienced the satisfaction of a task completed and march forth with confidence into the world of Christian living.

In Appreciation: Students at Bapst are fortunate in knowing Brother Benilde and Sister Mary Irene. Each enjoys the respect and confidence of the student body and each is equipped for the task of molding and directing those who come under their separate guidance. Their working together for the school gives us an example of what can be accomplished by teamwork.

We Dedicate: To Reverend Sister Mary Cecile the 1960 issue of the Crusader. For the four years we have been at John Bapst, we have known her as a guide and friend. An energetic teacher, Sister has labored with untiring zeal for our benefit. For her devotion to our interest we wish to express our gratitude and appreciation.

The class of 1959 proudly dedicates this issue of the Crusader to Brother Valerian C.F.X. who in his nine years of service at John Bapst High School has been an inspiration to us all and has won our lasting regard.

Caught up as we are in a "New World," we decided to "face lift" our Annual. This is no reflection on the past. The name Bapstonian, which identified our Annual for years, is an old and highly revered one. The substitution of The Crusader will undoubtedly cause some pain (and comment) from alumnae and alumni. We offer no apology, however--though the Girls' Department may not look kindly upon what looks like a "steal" of the name of the school paper--for over the years the name The Crusaders has become synonymous with school activities to such an extent that it seemed logical to us to replace the name of our Annual. Strong agitation on this point in recent years crystallized us in this decision.

Foreword: We the senior class have completed our four year journey here at John Bapst. We are leaving behind our search for knowledge and the carefree life which we have enjoyed so much. These are behind us, but they will never be forgotten by any member of our class. These years have been four of the most formative of our lives and we realize now as we review them at their completion that they have been four of the happiest years we will ever experience. In these years by the guidance we have received here at Bapst, we have been developing into young adults able to face up to our responsibilities when we leave and enter our new lives in the outside world. We have been well prepared; we look ahead at the path of life which we will travel with God as our guide.

The 1956 Senior Class of John Bapst High School, Bangor, Maine, writes its record of the school year... Dedication: The John Bapst seniors '56 proudly dedicate their BAPSTONIAN to Brother Alphonse, C.F.X., who has given John Bapst High School six years of devoted service. His dedicated efforts, unheralded and known to but a few, serve as an inspiration to those who live with him.

The 1955 Senior Class of John Bapst High School, Bangor, Maine, proudly writes its story in the Bapstonian. We view the past, and we are grateful... A landmark in the history of Catholicism in this area, St. John's Church stands as a tribute to the zeal of its first pastor, the heroic Fr. John Bapst, and to those courageous pioneer Catholics of some one hundred years ago who lived in an era of hostility and persecution. Dedicated in 1856 by Bishop Bacon, it gives eloquent testimony to their faith in the midst of insurmountable obstacles...I

Foreword: A very important topic of discussion among high-schoolers is the relative importance of social functions on the one hand, and academic functions on the other. We the class of 1954, while realizing the necessity of the latter, are convinced that social functions also have a most vital place in our school life. Without them, the publication of our yearbook would be practically an impossibility.

Foreword: In a parochial school such as John Bapst, the ideals and objectives of education are treated in such a way as to impress the pupils that the mere garnering of knowledge is not the sole aim of education--is not even the most important one. From the day that boys and girls first enter the portals of Bapst until that wonderful Sunday in June when they don the purple and white cap and gown, they are constantly reminded that their education is not only important from an academic standpoint, but also from a spiritual one. Along with the usual high school curricula, they are taught to be true CRUSADERS; that is, men and women of faith, of courage, of loyalty, of honesty, of diligence. In other words, they are taught that however important knowledge may be, it is not nearly so important as character.

John Bapst Alma Mater: John Bapst we've learned from thee Many truths that sacred be For watchful care and fealty We give thanks to Our High School Though years may dim our sight We'll be mindful of the light That installed in our young minds Our love for right

The class of 1951 delight in the opportunity of showing their deep regard for the founder of John Bapst High School by dedicating their Year Book to the Right Reverend Thomas J. Nelligan, P. R., who this year celebrated his eightieth birthday and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the laying of the foundation of John Bapst High School.

We, the class of 1950, dedicate this book to Sister Mary Carmel, who during four years as principal of the girls' department, won our lasting regard as an examplar of the finest in Catholic education.

For his kindly and everpresent interest in our welfare, we, the Seniors of John Bapst, respectfully dedicate this 1949 edition of the BAPSTONIAN, with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to BROTHER CANICE, C. F. X. In his twelve years of service at Bapst, he has been known to us as a teacher, revered as a counsellor, renowned as a coach, and endeared as a friend. For the sake of the future students of Bapst, we fervently hope that Brother Canice will spend many happy and fruitful years here in Bangor.

We have completed a four year journey where cherished memories have overshadowed sad interludes. Behind us lies the quest for knowledge, mingled with carefree activity of high school life. Ahead we see the path of life we are to take with the Hand of God to guide our footsteps. As we leave we cast one look in retrospect at four joyous years. We remember happy faces, gay scenes, and we cling to words of wisdom. This is our album, our souvenir, to keep the memory of high school days. You will find recorded here some of the shifting scenes against which we have played many parts. Through all these scenes a striking light glows, shedding its strength upon all. We shall ever remember John Bapst High School as a watchful sentinel upholding the truth and the right.

Foreword: For the journey is ended and the goal attained. Today melts into the yesterday of four years ago. Years that will not come again, but which are captured for us between the covers of this Memory Book classes and comradeship, prayer and play, triumphs and trophies, proms and parties. "Costly joys and radiant sorrows, and between them. Our Lady always calm, always strong" keeping us true to our goodly heritage. To commemorate the magnificent victory which his soldiers won at Elba, Napoleon ordered a medal to be struck with this inscription: "I was there." For the rest of their lives those French soldiers wore that treasured memento with pride. In some similar way our Alma Mater puts her seal of approval upon each one of us, reminding us of our obligation to extend the influence of her splendid traditions, and to maintain the vigor of the moral and intellecual life of John Bapst. Only thus shall we walk the way that leads to, and ends with, Eternal Life. May Our Immaculate Mother be for us the Gate of Heaven. And our password? "I WAS THERE."