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Catholic Students Barred From Graduation At Maine Institute
Six teen Roman Catholic students including class valedictorian Lawrence Dystart were barred from commencement at Maine Central Institute after refusing to attend baccalaureate services on religious grounds. Headmaster Edward Statley called it massive disobedience and noted the school’s non sectarian Baptist background while Maine receives state funding through Pittsfield.
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Pittsfield
Maine
Maine Central Institute
Lawrence Dysart
Edward R. Statley
Daniel J. Feeney
Portland
Edward C. O'Leary
Feeney
Maine Central