Regis High School - Chi Rho Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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Our First Vocal Groups The Girls' Glee Club composed of forty- four members under the direction of Sister Alice Rita, and the Boys' Glee Club composed of thirty-two members with Father Dowd as director, were the first high school vocal groups at St. Patrick's. The study of Gregorian Chant formed their principal work, and much time was given to the learning of four-part choral numbers. In the course of time these groups were combined to form the mixed chorus. Mixed Chorus K Qs., i .I K ...M . , W . 0 Our first group to appear on a weekly broadcast over WEAU, V. Rafferty, G. Newton, J. Caton and J. O'Brien.

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First graduates 1932-Seated: G. Gilboy, W. Weizenegger, D. Mayheu, M. Lanik, E. Newton, M. McFaul, M. Mahaney, D. Golden, G. Paulus, M. Wolf. Second: J. Keegan, P. Mertes, H. Kiernan, M. McCabe, L. Falch, R. Ausman, F. Bertrand, L. Misura, J. McKinnon, J. Johannes. Back: J. Elliott, P. St. Louis, C. Edson, F. Heffernan, R. McFaul, W. Prueher. 500 years, were zealously maintained by the Sisters who successively took charge of the high school under the super- visorship of Father Dowd and later Father Brady. Sister Theodore, directed the school during the first two years. imbued with a sturdy pioneering spirit of service, especially to the underprivileged, she gave generously of her time and energy for the benefit of the newly established high school. She was followed by Mother Ethel, whose efficient man- agement saw the school through its first decade and a half. During these years the curriculum of studies was expanded, and all the major school activities organized to keep pace with the best secondary schools in the state. Mother Ethel's word and example always emphasized the importance of complete reliance on God, while at the same time develop- ing in every teacher and student ideals of personal initiative and responsibility. She continued as principal of St. Patrick's High School until her election as prioress of St. Bede's in 1948. Sister Claire brought to the position of school principal a valuable background of scholarship and educational exper- ience. Her ideals were the result of a deep interest in aca- demic progress, balanced by a vital and dynamic belief that modern youth is capable of splendid achievement in Cath- olic action if properly motivated and inspired. At the close of her term of office the parochial institution changed to a central high school, supported iointly by the surrounding parishes. These Sister principals together with the score and more of Benedictine nuns who for almost a quarter century taught the classes that enrolled in St. Patrick's High School made the willing contribution of their days of service in conscious effort to fulfill the basic ideal of their Order, That in all things God may be glorified. 35 0 Sister M. Claire, O.S.B Principal 1948-1951

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The Shamrock The Shamrock up until 1939 was a bi-annual magazine. From then on it took on the character of a magazine and yearbook combination, featuring some class shots and a Senior section. In 1945, after two years of war restrictions, the Shamrock again made its appearance, this time a full grown Yearbook. It is now the CHI-RHO. The school paper first began as a mimeographed News Sheet . Later on while still keeping the same form, it increased in size to a two fold paper also called The Shamrock. In 1945 it took on an entirely new face and name. It was now known as Pat Talk and was printed by Richard Larson of St. Patrick's High School. With the change of the school's name our bi-weekly news organ is now known as the King's Chronicle. Both of these publications have received All-Catholic and All- American ratings for excellence. st pgv-- 0 M. Goethell, R. Larson, R. Flynn, M. Couture, G Flynn, J. Bertie, R. Catan, R. Cary, P. McMahon. Crest of St. Patrick's High School W g l l Designed in 1939 by Romona Larson and June Wilson. The class of '39 were the first to use the crest on their class ring. 37