Regina High School - Regina Ancile Yearbook (Norwood, OH)

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Rev. Mother Mary Agreda Sperber, C.PP.S. Community Of The Sisters Of The Precious Blood Since the opening of Regina, the school has been staffed by the Sisters of the Precious Blood. The origin of this Community dates back to the time of Pope Pius VII, in the year 1832. At this time an elderly and saintly widow, the mother of six children, was inspired to dedicate her life to the honor of the Precious Blood. For this purpose she gathered about her in Lowenberg, Switzerland, several devout women who pledged themselves to keep vigil 'before the Blessed Sacrament through the day and the night, Soon the number of volunteers increased and a religious community was organized. Besides adoring the Precious Blood in the Blessed Sacrament, these Sisters devoted themselves to the education of youth, and to the care of orphans and homeless girls. In 1836, God willed that the work of Mother Brunner be at an end. A few years after the death of Mother Brunner, her priestly son, The Reverend Francis deSales Brunner, a member of the Society of the Priests of the Precious Blood, was sent to America to establish his congregation there. Reaiizing the urgent need for Sisters in America, he encouraged the Sisters of Loewenberg to take up their work for the salvation of Most Reverend John T. McNichoias souls here. Three Sisters accepted the challenge and proceeded to this country to teach the children in a section of northern Ohio. As the Community grew, it was necessary to transfer the Motherhouse from New Riegel, the first establishment, to Maria Stein, Ohio. Due to political disturbances at this time, the Sisters of Loewenberg, upon advice of Father Brunner, and with the sanction of Archbishop Purcell of .ew Cincinnati, came to America to . join the other Sisters in northern Ohio. After 1890, a notable expansion of the Community took place. In 1923 the Motherhouse was removed to Regina Heights in Dayton, Ohio. In 1927 Archbishop John T. McNicholas contacted Mother M. Agreda Sperber, Mother General of the Sisters, regarding the need for a girls high school in eastern Cincinnati. The Sisters responded to this need by building Regina High School. In 1934, during the Centenary celebration, the Community of the Sisters of the Precious Blood was recognized by Rome as a Papal Institution. In 1973, Most Rev. Joseph L. Bernardin, present Archbishop of -' Cincinnati participated in the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the Congregation's Motherhouse in Dayton. Today under the leadership of Sister Charmaine Grilliot, President, the Sisters continue their dedicated service in various Church ministries. Sr. Charmaine Griliiot, C.PP.S. Most Rev. Joseph L. Bernhardin

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A , W190 t it- lrll';f;,v1i't779i 1- Regina High School 1928-1977 The Regina tradition was begun when the Archbishop of Cincinnati made known to the Sisters of the Precious Blood the urgent need for a girls' high school to be built to serve the eastern section of Cincinnati. In loving service the sisters purchased ground for the new school at the corner of Fenwick and Quatman Avenues from the Archdiocese with the stipulation that the completed building would match in color and style those of Mt. St. Mary Seminary located on Moeller Avenue. Plans for the school of 500 and convent, as the Sisters wished it to be built, were drawn by Schulte 8: Crowe, architects, under the direction of Mother Agreda and Sister Mary Grace Pratt, who would serve as the school's first principal. Buff brick trimmed with Indiana limestone was selected for its construction and the school was built in late Italian Renaissance style. The cornerstone of Regina High School was laid on April 25, 1928, and on October 11 its doors opened officially to 249 girls, nine of whom were seniors. On March 9, 1929, the ceremony unveiling the statue of Our Lady, Regina Coeli, the patroness of Regina, took place. On that day the statue was placed in the niche at the main entrance of the school--a position it has continued to occupy. As the Sisters of the Precious Blood, alumnae, students, and friends of Regina look back over forty-nine years, they can readily perceive that the school has grown in leaps and bounds. This, of necessity, has entailed much transformation. The curriculum has undergone change with more courses being offered to the students and additional teaching methods being employed to make the educational process more in keeping with today's world. Courses are geared to the various abilities and interests of the students. Academic, business, and various other programs of the finest quality have always been strong points in the tradition of Regina High School. The assemblies and extra offerings through the years have added to the development of the girls. As the school closes, we can be proud that the Reginian has been introduced to many varied experiences all bringing her to a deeper understanding of her Christian role in contemporary society. As the pages of Regina's history flow past, we come to a deep sense of gratitude to Almighty God for the many wonderful experiences and friendships He has bestowed upon us. We know the loyal dedication of the many Sisters of the Precious Blood and other faculty and staff; we have come to appreciate the deep and lasting love of classmates for each other; we realize the Holy Spirit has truly been active at Regina High School. We pray that for many years the spirit of the school will live and fill the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have been touched by the essence of Regina--May God Bless You.

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S ister Conrada Sister Conrada Schneider has been one of Regina's most devoted teachers since 1929. In teaching Math, English, and German, Sister demonstrated her thorough and interesting skill in instruction. Sister was born in Ottoholfen, Germany and came to America in 1907. Sister was among the first group of Sisters to live here at Regina in 1928. Retired now at Regina, Sister Conrada enjoys spending much of her time caring for flowers and helping out in many ways. We thank you, Sister Conrada, for what you have been and continue to be to each of us. First Faculty Sister Mary Grace, Principal Reverend Wm. O'Connor Reverend Car! Goeckeler Sister Mary Magna Sister Mary Gebharda Sister Mary Octavia Sister Mary Peregrina Sister Mary PetroniHa Sister Mary Clement Sister Mary Josephine Miss Hildred Corner Mlss Mary Love Miss Aileen Ryan Miss Arethusa Ankenbrock Sister Mary Bernadine Sister Mary Bernadette Last Faculty Mr. Thomas E. Imerson, Principal Sr. Joyce Langhals, Asst. Prin. Mrs. Nancy Bone Sr. Barbara Brown Mrs. Ruth Buckley Mrs. Julie Burwinkel Sr. Meta Creadon Mr. Roland Davis Mrs. Susan Ehrhardt Sr. Mary Kathryn Gurren Mrs. Annie Hawkins Mrs. Jan Hoffman Mrs. Michele Howell Sr. Catherine Kaiser Sr. Nancy Kinross Miss Maureen Kovich Sr. Mary Louis Mallifske Mrs. Connie Mounce Mrs. Karen Murphy Mrs. Jane Myers Miss Rose Ann Prenger Miss Elaine Rysiewicz Mr. William Sandquist Father Louis Santucci Mrs. Rita Seifert Mr, Jeff Slattery Miss Jeanne Whalen Mr. Fred Widmeyer M rs. Geis When Regina High School opened its doors in 1928, Joan Nuss was a member of the sophomore class. Married in 1937, Joan continued the Regina tradition in her family when her daughters enrolled. During those years, Joan and her husband were loyal Regina supporters. Today, Joan Nuss Geis assists the school very capably as bookkeeper and assistant to the treasurer. Mrs. Geis, we thank you for your gentle ways and your dedicated service.