Academy of Our Lady / Spalding Institute - Summa Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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THE MOST REV. JOHN LANCASTER SPALDING, D. D., BISHOP OF PEORIA Let there be then American Catholic schools, 'twhere our young men in the atmosphere of faith and purity, of high thinking and plain living, shall become more intimately conscious of the truth ol' their religion and of the genius of their countryg where they shall learn the repose and dignity which belong to their ancient Catholic descent, and yet not lose the fire which glows in the blood ol' a new peopleg to which from every part of the land our eyes may turn for guidance and encouragement, seeking light and self-Confidence from men in whom intellectual power is not sepa- rate from moral purpose, who look to God and His universe from hending knees of prayer.

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SCHLARMAN ANNEX The Schlarman Annex, an imposing three-story edifice facing Madison Ave- nue, is the newest addition to the rap- ily developing Spalding educational pro- gram. The building itself, which is shown above, is built in a modern style of architecture and is equipped with all the latest improvements in lighting and heating to make it easier for the stu- dents to further their studies. It in- cludes two science laboratories and science lecture rooms, as well as seven other classrooms. The building was dedicated by Bishop Schlarman on Octo- ber 30, 1946, and has been in use since September, 1947. The Faculty Residence, shown at right, is a two-story brick building in the colonial style of architecture sit- uated at the corner of Madison and Bryan Streets. The building was do- nated by Bishop Schlarman in 1944 and greatly enlarged the living facilities of the faculty. It also houses a beautiful chapel which includes choir stalls for the chanting of the divine office. FACULTY RESIDENCE

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MAIN BUILDING OF SPALDING INSTITUTE The Main Building of Spalding Institute presents an inspiring pic- ture with it's spires and niches styled in Gothic architecture. Because of his interest in Catholic education, Bishop Spalding decided Peoria needed a Catholic high school, and as a result Spald ng Instituto was founded in 1898. The building includes among its many features eleven classrooms, a large well-equipped library, an auditorium and a student chapel. This chapel is one of the finest spiritual improve- ments made at Spalding and shows that Spalding is always striving for the spiritual advancement of the student as well as the scholas- tic. The building also houses the modern, recently redecorated cafe- teria and the business office. The bookstore, operated solely for the convenience of Spalding students, is another welcome sight, every morning to students in need of supplies. Since its foundation, Spalding has indeed progressed greatly. From a total enrollment of not more than 30 students in its initial years, it has grown to a splendid education establishment of almost 4011 and is still growing. lt takes its place as one of the finest insti- tutions of its kind in the country.