St Alphonsus High School - Rocket Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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--ll THE ROCKET-COMMENCEMENT NUMBER 1-l---1 CLASS HISTORY FTER an eight years' course in the elements of education, forty-two of us gathered together at the Grand and Cook education held to start on a four years' trip to the Fields of knowledge. We named our good ship The Rocket as well as our travel journal. This kind of Hying was an altogether new experience for us. We were thrilled when we first took off and sailed among the clouds. Because of our childish enthusiasm we were called Freshmen. Lillie Poleos was chosen for our chief pilotg Marie Hensgen, Marguerite VVells, and Rose- mary Arnold, her assistants. During this year we formed various clubs, such as the Ancient History Club and The Better Speech Club. XNe were also interested in other Helds of education. VVe eagerly wrote themes for the Flag Contest, and one of us, Rosalia Hoormann, was rewarded for her dili- genceg we studied intensely of the science of basketball. After a short stop-off for vacation, we again took off to Sophomore realms. Some few had abandoned our crew, but we still flew on, con- quering storms and squalls. Three of our crew did good work on the school basketball team and we were all made famous by our unique class bulletin board. It was a year of achievement in poster work, in travel sketches, as well as in Sodality Spirit and School Spirit. After two years of extensive travel we found ourselves at the half-way post. Now we decided the course on which we would concentrate our efforts. Some joined, others left our ranks, but we flew on across calm seas and petty tempests, Our three basketball stars acquired fame and prestige by the merits of their ability and team work. Mission VVeek held a particular charm for us, because we staged the play 5'Donna's Dilemma which was written, directed, and acted by mem- bers of the crew. After a brief period of rest and recreation we started on the last lap of our journey. VVe had now acquired the name of dignified Seniors. VV'e passed through with success such things as Father Bond's Golden Jubilee, Radio Programs, Senior Play and Dance, Glee Club Program, and the Sodality Card Party. W'e seemed to whirl through this year at top speed. Activity never ceased in our busy lives. Our time was spent in studying, planning, and making important decisions. We took an interesting course in Parliamentary Law, during which we were keyed up to the duties of citizens as well as the principles of Parliamentary Law. And now our plane 'fThe Rocket has descended. Since it is no longer fit for our use, we must all abandon it and take up our journey through life. each as the pilot of her own fragile plane. -Dorothy Oelkers. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT E, THE Class of '32, of Rock High School, in the city of St. Louis, the State of Missouri,being of unsound mind, memory, and understanding do make, publish, and declare the following to be our last will and testament: First-We give and bequeath unto the faculty of Rock High School those pleasant memories of the Class of '32. Second-VVe give and bequeath unto the Fresh- men of Rock High School, the assurance that they, too, some day, if they are good little children and go to bed early and study their lessons as we have done, will be Seniors and will go through all the trials and enjoyments we have. Third-NVe give and bequeath unto the Sopho- mors our excess knowledge of Chemistry and Physics. Fourth-VVe give and bequeath unto the Juniors our thumb-Worn Vergil's and Spanish diction- aries to use intelligently as Seniors always do. The following may be trifling bequests but we hope acceptable to those to whom they will be given: Loyola Ebeling wills her ability as student man- ager and all her basketball medals to Dorthy McNiff. Marguerite VVells wills her pictures of discarded boy friends to Marie AuBuchon for future reference. Lily Rose Abel wills her Senior tie to Lorraine Bader to be cherished by her. Mary Mooney wills her Thespian ability as a male character to Frances DeLassus, who is sure to derive much benefit therefrom. Rosemary Arnold wills the keys of the Rock High gates to Mercedes Grummel to be polished weekly. NVealthy Lou Standefer wills her sophisticated carriage to Mary Margaret Hyland. Madeline Geers wills her strawberry blonde tresses to Alice Koebbe, hoping that some day hers may resemble them. Marie Kromer wills her unique system of filing books, papers, and manuscripts to Virginia Mallon, which if faithfully adhered to will give her practical business experience. CContinueCl on page llj 1932 Page 10

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i----i THE ROCKET-COMMENCEMENT NUMBER ln1 HELEN SHULTS Her voice is lo-tv, her smile is shy, There's a frzeudly -zveleome zu her eye. Glee Clubg Soclalityg Gamma Sigma Phi. 4: Tho' sifkness did our paths part, ll'e'll always keep you in our heart. Angela Truey, our pal tried and true, The Senior Class bids farewell to you. To A Girl Graduate from her .Alma Mater Adieu! 'Tis so that we nzust part And reap the vestige of the time we've sown, In distant elinies, through weary erowds that seek A world disguised in fallaey unknown. Y0u've built your castle on the public square, And pain and patience oft' have stilled the troubled seas. Your towers gleam with h0nor's valued gems And priceless pearls of purity to rival these. But novo, you'll e'er be jigliting on a furious field Of supple nzinds, of shop-worn love and pride, Of frozen hearts, eooled by deeaying fClt'71C,' They're all against you ,' none are on your side. Heed not the haunting, gross griinaee Of Flattery's disdainful, avid eye, But keep your steady paee of roundelay, Ignore the seorn and eelioes of the passers-by. 'Tis time to leave, yet one thing niore I give you, Not song, nor poenz front the Halls of Faiue, But just a simple, hunzble, tender blessing, My Henedietion, and the honour of my Name. -e1NIA1eoU14:R1T1c WELLS. 1932 Page 9

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l--- THE ROCKET-COMMENCEMENT NUMBER - l- CLASS PROPHECY HE ships in which the Seniors set out in the ocean of life in June, 1932, have at last found safe harbors and have dropped anchor. Five years of storms and jambled seas have brought them at last to their destiny. The first ship I see is that of Lillian Schwalbe. She is a successful teacher of literature and the languages. Lillie Poleos' ship is sighted. She is an expert beautician and owner of a large beauty shop. In the helm of the third, surrounded by her many admirers, is Jessie Corrigan, resting before the start of production in the latest play, Zero , in which she is the star. In the cabin of the next ship, I see Marie Hennessy, a brilliant star in the literary field, editor of Literary Digest . On the deck of the next is petite Marguerite lVells, now instructor in music and writer of volumes of poetry, remarkable for the beauty of its meter. Now I see Miss Marie Kromer, prominent as chief accountant of Famous-Barr Company, balancing debits and credits as ever. In the salon of the yacht following I see Fern Elliott, cosmetician and noted beauty. In the office of the liner, I see Audrey Rigney typing expertly from her notes and happy in her labors. In the lounge we find Helen Bagley, teacher of the Classics in Chicago's largest high school. In the office is Marie Puthoff, secretary to the President of the Cunard Liner Company. Standing at the rail is Mary Ruth Dundon, Lady of leisure, rehned, and still wittiest of her set. In the bow of a motor boat I see Mary Mooney, character actress and male impersonator known from sea to sea and still an athlete. In the hospital room of a steamer, I see Loyola Ebling, efficient nurse and a valuable aid to any sick-room, cool, sweet-tempered, gentle. Ruth Stathos sits musing in the next ship. pencil in hand, preparing her fourth volume of poems, while resting between seasons of writing song lyrics. In the next, Dorothy Oelkers presides over a select party. She is a society leader, but still student and scholar. Madonna Ceany, amid thunderous applause, sings the leading role in the latest comedy- operetta. In the entertainment hall, surrounded by young folks, is seen Katherine Ganley, instructor in the dancing arts. In the cozy houseboat is Margaret Laughlin, happily married yet still a student of life. Mary Mann is a model housewife, happy with husband and family. In the operating room is Doctor Marie Boylan, surgeon known the world over. In a laboratory on board is Wealthy Lon Standefer, scientist of renown. Helen Shults is in the ship's library. She can tell you anything you want to know about books and authors. In the music room Lily Rose Abel sits at the piano, still an accomplished artist, now with an orchestra as a feature. In the gym I find Florence Dempsey, instructor in swimming and Olympic champion. In the kitchen is Margaret Potts, dietician, measuring calories and vitamins. On board a yacht is seen Rosemary Arnold, dress designer and stylist. Madeline Geers is a national expert on home economics. On the deck of the next ship is Marie Hensgen engaged in a brisk game of tennis, training to represent the United States against European stars. And in the next ship's bow, Rosalia Hoormann croons her boop-boop-a-doop to her male admirers, fresh from Broadway success. And last of all comes the ship of Marianne VVieda, teacher of chemistry and mathematics at a large College. Let us leave the ships at rest and remember to keep an eye on them, for of their passengers and crew we expect great things. -Marianne YVieda. CContinued from page 103 Jessie Corrigan wills her vocal chords to Mary Katherine McKee, which when developed prop- erly will sound better still. Marie Boylan wills her extreme loquaciousness to Dorothy Thomas. This coupled with her own natural ability will aid her greatly in elo- cution. Lillian Schwalbe wills her snow-white uppers of pearly luster to Helen Ortbals. She is advised to brush them faithfully so that they will not become like stars fcoming out at nightj. Lillie Poleos wills her experience in the art of Terpsichore to Mildred Osterhorn. This aids greatly in developing that girlish figure. Mary Ruth Dundon wills her excess weight to Lucille Ratigan. This is not to be lost by too much exercise. Katherine Ganley wills her fiying feet to Louise Tremmel, to be used in effectively producing musical comedies. Marie Hennessy wills her bird-like voice to Gertrude Wieck, with which to entertain the listeners of the Public Audition Hour. 1932 Page 11