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

Text from Pages 1 - 18 of the 1936 volume:

'50 SISTER MART QECILIA to whom we have evei' looked with tifust as our guide, and with affection as out friend, we, the Class of 1936, dedicate the Commencement Issue of THE ROCKET 'Ti 'Q 'E-iQ T UP 'lf fo ' C C5 vu IEEI M O -...gba ts- 3 '95 f ROCK HIGH COMMENCEMENT NUMBER Messages to the Graduates Congratulations to the graduates of St. Alphonsus Grade, Commercial, and High . School Classes of 1936. VVith God for your strength, and Mary for your guide, may Christ be glorified in your lives. May you carry, lifted high up unto the end, unto the throne of God, unto the feet of Mary, unstained, unblemished, unlowered, the white and blue of St. Alphonsus School! -VVM. H. REINTIES, C.Ss.R. 089 Graduates of '36: This is the fight worth while today: To have ideals and cling to them, To live your life in your own good way In spite of the scoffer who may condemn. Your Alma Mater bids you go forth to defend the principles and to uphold the ideals you have found to be noble and true. Thus your high school educa- tion will become for you the certain means of attaining that success which she desires for you. -SIS-TER MARY CECILIA, S.S.N.D. 059 Smiling and with heads high, go you graduates to strive for the one prize for which we are all Working-happiness. And on the way you may try this old-fashioned but unfailing recipe: Take a large quantity of cheerfulness and let it simmer without stopping. Put with it a brimming basinful of kindness,-then add a full measure of thought for other people. Mix into these a heaping tablespoon of sympathy. Flavor with essence of charity. Stir well together and then carefully strain off any grains of selfishness. Let the whole be served with love sauce and the fruit of the spirit. -P. I. FORBES, C.Ss.R. gQD UNE e leo CK H101-1 CO,llill1iNCE.llEN T N UMBEK .- Q ai, X. -cc A92 SM 44 44 49 St. Alphonsus School 9 rr 9 ni-3 1foRMAL OPENING date of St. Alphon- sus School, September 2, 1883, marked the beginning of an active career in the field of Catholic teaching and learning. Since that time, more than fifty years ago, the Notre Dame Sisters have prepared hun-- dreds of young men and women to go forward into the world with a sure step, with heads lifted high, and with eyes shin- ing with the light of Catholic ideals. As years went on, the curriculum was gradually extended to include at lirst a two- year, then by 1905, a four-year high school course. ln 1910, a commercial course, which now requires two years' study, was added to the curriculum. 'llhe year 1923 marks perhaps the greatest recognizable success of the School in all its history. ln that year, a notification was re-- ceived on November 3 that St. Alphonsus .High School had been placed on the list of Class A fully accredited high schools. During the years intervening between 1900 and 1925, the Christian Brothers taught the boys' classes in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, and conducted a special commercial course for those boys who were grammar school graduates. VVhen the llrothers left in 1925, the elementary grades were again taught by the Sisters, and the commercial course for boys was eliminated. Another distinction which St. Alphonsus School has is the Sight Conservation Class conducted by Miss Mary McGuire, an alumna of Rock. This class, which aims to help children with deficient sight by supplying special attention and proper equipment, the only one of its kind in America under parochial auspices and the only one of its kind west of the Mississippi, is maintained by the St. Louis Circle of the International lfederation of Catholic Alumnae. From the earliest times, the watchword of the Rock School has been Progress Always improving, enlarging, rebuilding, it has raised itself to the dignity of one of those line. old Catholic institutions that adhere to high ideals of character and morals, and preserve the knowledge of the arts and sciences from generation to generation. 'llhe aim of the School has always been to raise the ideals of its students, to make them honorable members of the Church and responsible citizens of the State. Except for the excellent methods of the Notre Dame Sisters, this aim might not have been accomplished so well. 'llhese Sisters have always regarded each student as an individual, to be considered in himself with his individual abilities, talents, and personality. Among the many good Sisters who helped to make the School what it is today, Mother Petra, now deceased. is remem- bered as Superior of St. Alphonsus School and later as Pro- vincial of the St. Louis Province of Notre Dame Sisters. Mother Jolendis, likewise, once Superior here, is now the retired Provincial of the St. Louis Province. Other names dear to the hearts of the Alumnae might be mentioned here, such as those of Sister 'lleresa and Sister Cyrilla. Father Bond, who celebrated his fiftieth anniversary as a priest this year, Father Franzen and Father Brown, both deceased, and lfather Palmer, present Provincial of the St. Louis Province of Redemptorists, are only a few of those names closely asso- ciated with the School-names that will go down as great in the story of the Church and Catholic education. The Old School has now seen more than half a century of active service. Probably it is one of the oldest high school buildings in the city of St. Louis. The mellowness of age combined with the happy atmosphere of youth has made and still makes it dear to the hearts of its present students and its loyal graduates. ow The Faculty Reverend Wlilliam H. Reintjes, C.Ss.R.. . . ......, Rector Sister Mary Cecilia, S.S.N.D. .......... ...... P rincipal Sister Mary Leonardine, S.S.N.D. .,........ .Yice-Principal English, Latin, Religion Sister Mary llasilia, S.S.N.D. Mathematics, Typewriting Sister Mary Bernardo, S.S.N.D. Music Sister Mary Callista, S.S.N.D. Physics, Typcwriting Sister Clement Marie, S.S.N.D. Conunercial Science, Religion Sister Mary Justin, S.S.N.D. Colnniercial Science. Religion Sister Mary Justinian, S.S.N.lD. Religion, Social Science Sister Mary Noreen, S.S.N.D. English, Religion Sister Mary Remigia. S.S.N.D. Conunercial Science. Religion Mr. Henry Abeken Physical Education Miss Gertrude Kirschbaum English, Latin Miss Florence Mallon Expression 5 09' OP 0? 0544971 ,LO oi all ROCK 111514 CO,ll,llliNCEMENT NUMB Q wH'K V Us 2 ,BQ +1 Father Bond, Friend of Children, 50 Years a Priest HIC GRADUATING ciaxss of '36 will always remember this year not only as graduation year, but also as the year that marks the fiftieth milestone in the priestly life of the Hfriend of chil- dren, Father Bond. Many of the readers of The Rocket will recall happy days and pleasant memories spent in the company of this loving priest. Father Bond was born December 28, 1858, in Port Gibson, seven miles in from the river. His father was Richard George Bond of London, England. He was a Confederate Veteran of the Civil VV r and died shortly after the war was over. His mother was nne Archbold Kavanagh of the Kavanagh Family of Borris, County Carlow, lreland, although she was born in Kilkenny. She died in Port Gibson, March 8, 1880, aged 54 years. She was a descendant also of the Butler Family of Mississippi, a little town about forty miles south of Vicksburg, a A Kilkenny, four of her grandmothers being of that family. The Butler Family was the direct descendant of Matilda, the sister of St. Thomas a Becket of Canterbury, the martyred prelate. Walter Kavanagh, her father and Father Bond's grandfather, married Catherine Doyle, the niece of James, Bishop of Kil- dare and Leighlin, the celebrated I. K. L., a compatriot of Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator. Dr. Doyle was Father Bond's great-granduncle. Father Bond was educated in his native town from 1864 to 1874. He went to Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Mary- land, from 1876 to 1878, after which he went to the Redemp- torist Seminaries at Chatawa, Mississippi, Kansas City, Mis- souri, and iinally to Tlchester, Maryland, where he was or- dained priest on March 25, 1886, by Cardinal Gibbons. VVork for twenty-live years, his last mission being at Maple- wood, Missouri, in 1913. During the fifty years of his priesthood, Father Bond has been stationed in the following Redemptorist houses: St. Louis, six times, Kansas City, three times, Detroit, three times, Denver, for three years as pastor, New Orleans, Chicago, Davenport, DeSoto, and Kirkwood. Stationed in St. Louis in 1888, he was given charge of the three sections of the Holy Family Society which he reorgan- ized. In 1889, he founded the Young Ladies' Sodality and was Director of it several times. He gave instructions in the dif- ferent classes of St. Alphonsus School, St. Louis, for many years. For one year, during Father Firleis Rectorship, he was Director of the School, during the Superiorship of Mother Estelle. He was the Director of the Girls' Sodality and organ-- ized a Reading Circle in every class. During Father Maginnls Rectorship, he organized all the children of the school into a Total Abstinence Society and was also Director of the Knights of Father Matthew and The Ladies' Auxiliary for many years. He was also the Director of the Catholic Knights of America, The Young Men's sodality, and the Sanctuary Society. On August 2, 1915, he was made Editor of the Rock Church Cal- endar and he has edited it to the present day. Father Bond has witnessed many changes in St. Louis and the Nation. He has witnessed the development and growth of the Redemptorist Order, especially in the VVest. No account in human words can tell the story of the glorious achievements of this happy warrior of Godis army. lt is writ- ten golden letters in the record of eternity. In January, 1887, he went to New Grleans to make the Second Noviciate under Father Louis Cook, the well-known Redemptorist Missionary, and in june, 1887, he went with Father Cook to Detroit, Michigan, as a member of the Mission Band. His first Mission was at Port Huron, Michigan, in September, 1887. He was employed principally in Mission in the service of the King. ow The Alumnae The pupils of St. Alphonsus, the beloved children of 1 ather Bond, extend their heartiest congratulations to the priest they love so well in the year that marks the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination, and pray that he may spend many happy veais OYALTY TO ALMA MATER-love and devotion for good old Rock-these ideals were not meant for mere sentimental reflection on Graduation Day. They mean Action, Worle, Spirit long after commencement day has passed. After leaving Rock a friendly bond still ties you to the school you love, that bond is the Alumnae Association of St. Alphonsus High School. Because its motivating force is the welfare of the school, it is a peppy society with some new activity always in the making. The records for this year, a long list of activities from Homecoming down to the successful Paint Box Revue and Dance, proves that the St. Alphonsus Alumnae is a live organ- ization. Initiation and a banquet formally introduce the graduates into the Association of the Alumnae, where with the many who before them have left Rock as students yet have not severed their relations with their Alma Mater, they strive to attain the ideals of the Alumnae Association by their noble lives and service to their school. i Senior Class 1936 RUTH M I l.I.lCR Smlality Prefect, '36, Vice-Prefect. '35, Class Secretary, '33, President. '34, Basketball Tczuu, '33, '34, '35, '36 Athletic R, '34, '35, '36, Choir C. S. M. C.: li. ll. S.: Rocket Smlznlity, Com. Mem., '33, S. S. cj '35, '36, Sorority: Sturl, Lili. ANN RITCH Soslality Trezxsui'cr. '34, Class Presi- dent, '35, '36, Class Vice-President, '33, Bziskctlwall Tczmi, '35, '36, Ath- letic R, '35, '36, Choir: C. S. M. C., Pzxllacliii Compzmitm, '35, '36, Dehat- ing, '36, ll. li. S., Rocket, Sodality. Cum. Mem., '33, '34, S. S. C. '36, Sorority. Class Adviser Sister Mary Justin S.S.N.lJ. Catechist Reverend VV. H. Reintjes C.Ss.R. l.ll.l.l.-XX PINGEI, MARY GRUENDER MQXRG.-XRIQT BUEHLER JULI.-X .'Xl.l,l52N Class 'l'i'c-ztsurcr, '34, Vice-President, Class l'rcside11t, '33, Secretary, '35, Class Treasurer, '33, '35, '36, llasket Choir, C. S. Nl. C., ll. B. S., '36, Clmir: C. S. N. C., Yice-Presi- '36, C. S. M. C., Secretary, '33, b:il1Tt-am. '35, '36, Athletic R, '36 Rocket, Srvdality, Cum. Mem., '35, dent, '36, ll. B. S., Editoroi Rocket Rocket, Srwdzility. S. S. C., '35, '36, C. S. Nl. C.: ll. li. S., Rocket, S0 Sorority. Sodality, Cum. lla-ni., '35, S. S. C. Sorority. ilality, Crum, Mvm., '35, '36, Sorority '36, Snrrm'ity. gXl.INlf ANDERSON GIQRTRUDE HAUM MARCELLA BELKA RITA BRINSON C. S. Nl. C., ll. 'li S., Rocket, Social- ll. H. S., Sudality, Cum, Mein., s Choir: C. S. XI. C., H. B. S., Assis- Basketball. '33, '34, '35, '36, Athletic ity. Cunt. Mem., '34, '363 Sorority. '34, '35, '36, Stud. I,ilv. tant Editor ot' Rocket: Sudnlity R, '34, '35, '36, C. S. M. C., Com. Mem., '36, Sorority. Rocket, Sndzilityi Sorority. V l Senior Class, 1936 HEDIYIG BRUCK Basketball Team, '33, '34, '35 36 Captain, '36, Athletic R, '34, '35 '36, Choir, C. S. M. C., H. B. S. Business Manager of Rocket, '36 36 Sodality, Com. Mem., '34, '35 Sorority, Stud. Lib. ' VIRGINIA HUB ESTELLE DAVIDSON ROSANNA DEUBLER C. S. M. C,, H. B, S., Rocket, Basketball Team, '33, C. S. M. C., Choir, C. S. M. C., H. B. S., Sodal- Sodality, Sorority. H. H. S., Rocket, Sodality,Sorority, ity, Com. Mem., '34, '35, S. S. Ci, Stud. Lib. '36, Sorority, Stud. Lib. FLORENCE FICHTINGER ll, li. Rocket, Sotlality, Sorority. Xl.-XRGARET FINAN Choir: C. S. M. C., H. B. S., Busi ness Manager of Rocket, Sodality, Com. Mem., '33, '34, '35, S. S. C.. '36 Sorority, Student Manager of Basket: ball Team, '36, MARY FREIBERGER JULIA GRECO Choir, C. S. BI. C., H. B. S.: Rocket, H. ll. S., Rocket, Sodalityg Sorority, Swdalityi Sorority. Stud. Lib. ROSEIXIARY HANLEN VERONICA HARVEY FLORENCE HUEMMLER MARCELLA KAYSER Choir, H. B. S., Rocket, Sodalitv, Choir: Rocket, Sodality, Sorority. Choir, Rocket, Sodality, Com. Mem., Class Vice-President, '34, Basketball Com. Mem., '33, '35, '36, Stud. Lib, '36, Sorority, Stud. Lib. Team, '33, '34, '35, '36, Secretary, '35, Athletic R, '34, '35, '36, Choir, C. S. M. C., H. B. S., Rocket, Sodality, Com. Mem., '34, Sorority, Stud. Lib. Senior Class, 1936 RITA KNITTEL DOLORES LEE HELEN LYONS MARGIE O'BRlEN C, S. M. C.g llebntingg 'SGQ H. B. S.: Class Vice-President, '35g Choirg C. Class Secretary, '34g Choirg C. S. Choirg H. B. S.g Rocketg Soclalily, Rucketg Soflality, Cum. Mem., '35. S. M. C.g H. B. S.: Rocket: Sorlallty. M. C.: Rocket: Sorlalityg Stull. Lily. Com. Mem., '34, '3G5 Sorority. 'jfiz Stud, Lilw. Com, Mom., '34g S. S. C., '36g Somr- ityg Stud Lib. LORRAINE O'll'l'lCRSl7l,-XCH YIRGINIA OVERMAN MARY CATHERINE ROSS K.-XTHARINE SCHRIEXVER Clmirg ll. B. S.: Ruclcvtg Smlalityg Clmirg C.I S. BI. C.: ll. li. S.g liznskcllmznll 'IH-zun, '33, 34. '35, 363 Class Historizln, X343 C. S. 11. C., Smwmrityg Sturl. Lilu. Ruclcvtg Soclality, Cum. lllc-m., ,J-4, 'Pl'02lSlll'i'l', X153 Athletic Rf '34,'363 Pzxlladin Companion, '351 Pallafliu '35g S. S. C., ,36. C. S. M. C.g ll. B. S.: Rockctg Leader, '36g President, '35, '36g Dc- Suclalityg Sururity. hating, '34g H. ll. S.: Rocketg Sodal- ity, Com. Mem.. '33, '34g S. S. C., '35, '36: Stull. Lib. MARTHA SIESENER Class Treasurer. '353 Choir: C. S Bl. C., Secretary, 'Bog Palladin Com pzmion and Palladin Leader, X463 H Il. S.: Rocket: Sorlality, Com. Mem., '53, X361 Sorority: Stulm Lilm. MARY SULLIVAN GRACE TESSON BETH WIMER C, S. M. C.g Rocket: Suclnlityz Choir: C. S. M. C.: Rrwcke-tg Smlalityg Clxoirg C. S. M. C.g Rocketg Sorlalityg Sururity. Sm'm'ity. Stull. Lili. 'Vx .L . Or eq-'dee' ma . , . O 3 IC o c A HI c, 11 c'o.11.i11 liNC15ill ENT N 11 A1 B E 1a io ref 6' . 'A +7- Commercial Graduates Top Row-Left to Right-M. M, Mcligne, J. McGrieyy, R, Elder, M. Flowers, M. Davidson. M. Gorman, M. Sullivan, F. Rudloff, M. xyllllflllll, M. O'Sullivan, M. Moore, M. Eggering, A. Crtwcrth. Middle Row-Left to Right-Margaret Rodiere, Mary Rodiere, M. Pagano, R. Enstace, M. Schlesinger, Lillian Vogel, ll. Satina, S. Dattilo, R. M XVuennenhcrg, P Blattel, H. Gunn, A. M. Reed, E. Highee. Lower Row-Left to Right-P. Molitor, M. Dee, L. Stolte, M. Klevorn, L. Cissell, Lucille Vogel, M. Hornecker, L. Claspill, R. Hoffmann E. Noll, E. Bauer, V. Herzog, The Second Commercial Class Class AdviserYSister Mary Reniigia, S.S.N.D. Catechist-Reverend P. I. Forbes, C.Ss.R. N113 BRIGHT September morning fifty-two girls eager to embark on a commercial career gathered together in good old Rock High and began their high school days under the leadership of Sister Clement Marie. Many things we can look back upon with a twinkle in our eyes and a smile on our faces. Among these are: the Constitution, Class Paper, Christmas Party, Circus Party, Vkfeiner Roast, Basketball, Auction, etc. VVe entered our second year under the capable direction of Sister Mary Remigia, who has done all in her power to make our last days of school a big success. Bookkeeping seemed to be the one big milestone in our path but we soon overcame our fears about tackling it, and in a very short time, it became just another lesson which had to be mastered. Of the fifty-two girls that started in 1934, thirty-eight of them have emerged victorious and have received various cer- tificates of excellence from the Gregg Publishing Company. Competent Typist awards, gold pins, have been merited by Margaret Gorman, Rose Edler, Harriette Gunn, Dorothy Saiina, Virginia Herzog, Audrey Ortwerth. Sadie Dattilo, and Mary Sullivan. One member of our class, Dorothy Sahna, who has attended Rock School since her childhood days, has been honored' by receiving a gold pin for the 120-word transcription test offered by the Gregg Company. We take this opportunity to thank the Fathers and the Sisters for their zealous work in training us in our educational career and preparing us for life. WEUMR sea zeotfzq HIGH cio.11.w15NCE.1113N7' NUMBER S S ll f . Second Commercial Class - continued EDNA BAUER-Choir: Sodality. PORTIABELL BLATTEL-Sodality. LILLIAN CISSELL-Sodality, Com. Mein., '36. LAURA CLASPILL-Sfidality. SADIIC IJATTILO-Sodality. MARIE DAVIDSON--Sodality. MARY DEE-Choir: C. S. M. C.: Debating: H. B. S.3 Sodality. ROSE ICDLER-Sodality, Com. Mem., '36, MARIAN EGGERING-Class X'lL'C-PI'CSill6'l1t,'301 H. B. S.: Sodality. REGINA EIQSTACE-Choir: Debating: Sodality, Coin. Mem., '36, MILDRED FLOXVERS-Sodality. MARGARET GORMAN-Sodality. HARRIETTE GUNN-Choirg Sodality, Com. Mem., '36, VIRGINIA HERZOG-Sodality. EILEEN HIGBEE-Sodality. RUTH HOFFMANN-Class Sicretary. '36, Sodality. nfxRc12I.1..x HoRNECKER-chair: H. B. S.: S0dalit3'- MARIE KI.EX'ORN-Secretary of Sodality, H. B. S. MILDRIQD MOORE-Choir: C. S. M. C.g Sodality. JANE MCGRIEYY-Choir, Sodality. MARGARET M. MCTIGUE-Class Vice-President, '36I Sodality. PHILOMENA MOLITOR-Sodality, Coin. Mem., '35, '3!i. ELLA NOLL-Sodality, Coin. Mem., '36. AUDREY ORTVVERTH-Class Treasurer, '35g H. B. S., Sodality. Com. Mein., '36, MARY OSULLIYAN-Class President. '35, '36g H. B. S.g Sodality. MARY PAGANO-H. B. S., Sodality. ANNA MARIE REED-Choir, H. B. S., Sodality, Coin. Mem., '36, MARGARET RODIERE-Sodality, Com. Mem., '36. MARY RODIERE-Class Secretary, '35g Class Treasurer, '36: Assistant Student Manager of School Basketball Tearng Choir: Sodality. FLORENCE RUDLOFF-Sodality. DOROTHY SAFINA-Choir: C. S. M. C., Debating, H. B. S.: Sodality, Com. Mem., '35, '36. MARIE SCHLESINGER-Sodality. LORAINE STOLTE--H. B. S.: Sodality, Com. Mem., '36. KIARY SULLIVAN-H. B. SZ Sodality. LILLIAN VOGEL-C. S. M. C,: Debating: H. B. S.: Sodality, Com. Mem., '35, '36. LUCILLE YOGEL-C. S. M. C.: Debating: H. B. S.: Sodality, Com. Mein., '35, '36. MARION VVILHELM-Sodality. ROSE MARIE XVUENNENBICRG-Sodality. President .. .., ... X ice-President . . Secretary ....... The Junior Class Class Adviser-Sister Mary Leonardine, S.S.N.D. Catechist-Reverend VV. H. Reintjes, C.Ss.R. .Viola Bischof Cecilia Hoven . .' iMary Fitzpatrick Treasurer ..... .... M arie Heminghaus Freasurer . . . ..... ..... I ane Haynes Historian . . . . . . . ......... Florence Sheehan Rose Alipcrti Mary Ann Allhoff Alberta Aschniann Irene Boland Jeanne Brennan Rosemary Brennan Anna Mae Casserly Mary Dee June Dineen Iina Eckelkamp Marcella Fague Mary Ellen Fechter Bernardine Glon Bernardino Hugeback Ann Catherine Kearns Irene Koke .Xrlctta Lindemann Mildred Mahoney Helen McCarthy Mary Margaret Mc Margaret Mooney Eileen Norton Nellcy Pratte Seraphine Puzniak Florence Rankin Dolores Rygielski Hilda Schergen Mabel Schnur Dolores Schulte Dorothy Sclxwalbc Teresa Steiner Agnes Stock Marie Sullivan Nora Sullivan Irene Weaver Donald Dorothea XN'ittbrodt The latter departed much too soon to suit the juniors, but her place has been taken by strong. The juniors went tac around December 25, an as children, for next ye' And incidentally, ou Brennan, Helen McCar than ever and have trav pSister Callista, who is still going y fno, dearie, not their jumpersj enjoyed their last Christmas party they will have to be ladies. very own radio stars, Rosemary y, and Jeanne Brennan are better ed far on the road to success since 0R'l'Y-THREE pairs of darkly-circled, glassy eyes pierce the thick fog of the past and dimly recall the whirl of events, since they were christened 'fjuniorsf' That portion of the faculty viewed daily by the juniors con- sisted of Sisters Leonardine, justin, justinian, and Amadea. last year. Alberta Aschmann, ah ays a good talker, won second place and a medal of honor i the American Legion. an oratorical contest sponsored by Helen McCarthy supported by an enthusiastic junior class turned another page in dramatic history, with the production of Crime Doesn't Pay, an original composition. The Junior Sorority got under way in March, and out of forty-two, forty-two joined. It is the sincere hope of the juniors that Ann Catherine Kearns, the president, will not mislay the sorority. On May 20, the juniors shouldered their olives, pickles, and Sister Leonardine, and made for Wabash Club. During the course of the picnic, wrinkles, dissolved, and gray hairs were replaced by toupees, and now, fresh as little daisies the forty-two are ready to begin their senior year. o l -so l 5' af UP Sl Q Sf: ffl .F O 3 'F' The Sophomore Class Class Adviser-Sister Mary Noreen, S.S.N.D. Catechist-Reverend W. H. Reimhold, C.Ss.R. President .,.,.,., ..., C athernne Kirsclmer Vice-President ...., .,....,. G ertrude Dawe Secretary .,.... .... E dnagrace Sullivan Treasurer .... .,...,.,. A nn Martin Anna May Bresnahan Lorraine Bresnahan Irene Brown Margie Bruck Rosemary Bryant Mary Catherine Burke julia Conroy Marie Coovert Thrasilla Danes Mary Doerr Carmen Dorais Eugenia Duffy Rosalie Ebeling Jane Freiherger Etheldrede Girse Mary Greco Margie Hamilton Lorraine Hausner Cecelia Hogan Dorothy Horack Angela Huber Mary Iane Jakle Estelle Kahlert Lillian Kaliszewski jane Kent Ruth Knott Dolores Konertz Sophie Konrad Mary Jane Maguire Vallery McGrath Helen McLoughlin Mary Murphy Margaret Mary Power Dolores Powers Edna Rademeyer Margie Ryle Virginia Schmidt Louise Scholle Rose Marie Scholle Rita Smith Jean Stratmann Ruth Schweitzer Jeanne VVise ROCK HIGH COMMENCEMENT NUMBER Margaret Cowie Dorothy Creech Anna David Lorraine Diederichsen Bertha Finn Geraldine Forrestal Bernice Fulton Loretta Girard Rosemary Gleason Elaine Hendrickson Geneva Hoffman Ruth Ieckel Dolores Kannapell Helen Katsules Maurcia Kemp Marie Kern Olivette Kissel Aurea Puzniak Regina Rankin Mildred Reuther Marguerite Rosenstein Audrey Schaefer Rose Clara Schmid Claire Sheehan Dorothea Siegfried Catherine Spoto Julia Stock Catherine Sullivan Florence Taylor Ruth Torloting Cecilia Wlieleliaii Kathleen Wild Rose VV ind Marian VVittbrodt Virginia Kubik Being a freshie isn't such a little matter after all. Just look what an active group the freshmen class of '36 has turned out to be! They were the first class to receive a certificate and recognition in the Catholic Boy Magazine for clean speech, and proved the biggest boosters of the Saint Patrick day affair. Grace Underwood, class president, drew still more attention to the spirit of her class by winning the award in the Rocket Drive. This is but a sample of the pep and enthusiasm of the freshies-never a let down. 0043 Cooperation, school spirit, and jollity marked the spirit of the sophomores of '36, The meriting of two free days for reaching the quotas set for The Rocket and the play testify to the loyalty of this class. A visit to the Cathedral, a theater party, lively debates on Catholicism and Communism, and the formation of numerous clubs are some of the many activities of the sophomores. ING The Freshman Class Class Adviser-Sister Mary Basilia, S.S.N.D. Catechist-Reverend J. fl. Glennon, C.Ss.R. President .......,.. ...,. G race Underwood Vice-President .,., ,........ liz Iary McCabe Secretary ...,.... ,.... I eanette Kellersman Treasurer . . , . , . . ...... .---4--- J 76311 SCUCI' The First Commercial Class Student Adviser-Sister Clement Marie, S.S.N.D. Catechist-Reverend P. I. Forbes, C.Ss.R. President ....,...,. Vice-President .... Secretary ...,.,.. Treasurer . .. Rosaria Anselmo Margaret Bauemker Mary Brockling Lucille Bryant Iosaphine Buffa Madlyn Burrows Virginia Dengler Adelaide Goellner Mary Ellen Griffin Katherine Howe Loretta Ieggle . , . . . ,Dolores Droesch . . . . . , . . Virginia Foley Mary Frances Killoren . . . . . . . . , . .Eileen Owens Esther Kaufmann Lorraine Laminger Ethel Linnemann Annabelle Murphy Kathleen O'Reilly Kathleen Paul M ary Virginia Regan Loretta Schloemer Dolores Schroeder Ruth Schumacher Catherine 'VVuennenherg Margaret Allhoff Margaret Mary Baker Marie Beirne Orvella Boersig Lillian Bowe Ruth Brangle Virginia Burnes Veronica Callahan Norien Cantillon Cecilia Carroll Eva May Conklin Florence LaBarhera Marie Malecek Clotilda Mann Mary Alice Merrell Rosemary Muckermann Maxine Muehlenbrock Margaret Mullen Vincentia Palazzola Marianne Parlow Adeline Petill Margaret Pey With the close of the initiation by the second commercial class, the first commercial students settled down to the ener- getic task of a business training. Extra-curricular activities have received their co-operation and loyal support, despite the fact that their course of training requires many hours of study and practice. From their reception into the sodality to the closing months of school they have shown a marked interest in Rock School and all its activities. i genius, ff' gi? R O C K H I C ll C O .lf All E N C E ,ll H .V T N U .ll B E R l ' 'TW' 'gi ' 'W F' 'Tn S N Sodality of Our Lady Spiritual llirector-Reverend Peter QI. Forbes, C.Ss.R. Faculty Moderator-Sister Mary Leonardine, S.S.N.D. Prefect ..., ,..,,.,...., ........ ........, . ...... R u t h Miller Yice-Prefect . . . ..... liileen Norton Secretary .... . . . .Marie Klevorn Treasurer ,. ...,.... V ...... ..,.........,,......... 1 Q osalie Ebeling iic,xi'sif3 the Lozw of Clzrisz' Driws Us 011, the Sodality. whose aim is to promote devotion and lilial love to the Blessed Yirgin Mary, is the organization around which most of the school life at Rock is centered. The students seek to achieve the purpose of the Sodality by striving for personal holiness and by doing apostolic work. The greatest auxiliary and storehouse of inspiration in earring out Sodality ideals is the Quccnfs' Work. The Sodality at St. Alphonsus profits by its proximity to the Queenfs' Work headquarters, by affiliation with the Sodality Union, and by sending students to the Sunday School of Catholic Action and the Sodality Conventions. The Sodality's destiny is shaped by the kindly hand of its spiritual director, Father Forbes, and its moderator, Sister Mary Leonardine. This year under the leadership of Miss Ruth Miller and the other officers, whose actions, as well as words, served as an inspiration to the students, the spiritual development of the Sodalists was noteworthy. These officers Left to Right-Rosalie libeling, Treasurer: Ruth Miller, Prefectg liileen Norton, Vice-Prefect: Marie Klevorn, Secretary. together with the committee chairmen comprise the S. S. C., the Students' Spiritual Council, which is the governing body of the Sodality. lts objective is to offer activities, both spiritual and temporal, to the entire student body. This splendid leader- ship together with the widespread and enthusiastic response accorded it by the Sodalists made such activities as Parent- Teacher's Night, a Fashion Show, Crowning of the May Queen, and regular visits to the Orphan Home highlights in the history of the Sodality. The first Friday of each month sees the Sodalists wearing the white veil, emblematic of purity and devotion, receive Christ at Mass. Two symposia are held each month at which the students have lively discussions on spiritual matters. The recitation of the office of the Blessed Mother, and a brief, prac- tical address by the spiritual director, characterize a monthly meeting held in church. The Sodality's activities culminated on May Day. The sweet scent of roses and lilacs pervaded the air, a gentle breeze was blowing as Miss Eileen Norton, the newly-elected prefect, crowned the Blessed Mother on the sunny spacious grounds of the monastery garden, where the Grotto is located. The Sodalists of 1935-1936 wish to thank Father Forbes, Sister Leonardine, and the S. S. C. for a Sodality year that will influence their whole lives and direct them to Christ the King! Sodality Officers for 1936-1937 Prefect ...................,.,......................... Eileen Norton Vice-Prefect .... .... R osalie Ebeling Secretary ...... .... X 7irginia Foley Treasurer . . . ..... Jean Scher 089 The Catholic Students' Mission Crusade Faculty Moderator-Sister Mary Cecilia, S.S.N.D. nil: Boivxv scnooN15R, C. S. M. C., has weathered her ninth year at good old Rock and has come through with banners flying. Captained by Katharine Schriewer, and with Lillian Pingel as first mate, her helm has been safely turned into port with a rich cargo of activities, carried on by her lively crew of thirty members. Her log has been faithfully kept by Martha Siesener and her funds have been ably managed by Grace Underwood. She embarked on this, her ninth voyage, with a clothes drive, launched early in October, which was capably handled by Mildred Mahoney, a hardy mariner. Later came the mission debates with Ursuline, and the crew, somewhat shaken, it is true, turned to its next excursion, a theater party, which proved to be an outing worthy of long remembrance by the crew. Drifting into gentler waters, her sailors took part in a triduum for the African Missions, and with renewed vigor, plunged into a successful stamp drive early in May. This over, she sailed majestically into port, to be repaired for her next year's voyage. The C. S. M. C., or Catholic Students' Mission Crusade, is an organization for the promotion of Catholic Action and the study of the missions. This study acquaints the student with the principles of missionary science and equips him with a knowledge of mission methods which is invaluable in giving him a true appreciation of the work of the missionary and the importance of missionary endeavor. 06-D The Choir xii or the newer activities recently undertaken by students at Rock, is the formation of a school choir. Member- ship in the choir is voluntary, and the call for members, which was issued shortly after the school year began, was answered enthusiastically. The choir is under the personal direction of Sister Mary l-Bernardo, S.S.N.D., who occupies the position of singing instructor at Rock. The members of each class take their respective turns in singing the Mass. One of the ideals of the choir is the appreciative singing of the Gregorian Chant. On Monday, April 20, 1936, a party was given by Father VVilliam Reintjes, Rector, for the choir members. Refresh- ments, games, and entertainment served to create an enjoyable evening for those who attended. 0 41 v ,L Q. Or fi xldighl lg O g N O L' If H I G H C O .ll .ll li N 4715.11 Ii N T N U11 13 li R Q ve- os 2 ,gp -ri Debating ef Left to Right-Rita Knittel, Ann Ritch, Alberta Aschmann, Teresa Steiner, Mary Ellen Fechter, Ann Catherine Kearns. OMl'lfj'llI'Il1ON motivates thi11ki11g Zlllil sharpens wit, for this reason Rock has made debating one of the foremost extra-curricular activities, by entering the Catholic Debaters' League. Under the direction of Mr. Clarence Gettinger, a St. Lo11is University graduate and a member of the sponsoring frater- nity, the girls catapulated into second place. ln the inter- scholastic debates on the subject: The Socialization of Medi- cinef' Rock was represented by the following students: Ann Ritch, Rita Knittel, Alberta Aschmann, Mary Ellen Fechter, Ann Catherine Kearns, and Teresa Steiner. Besides the interscholastic debaters, students from the sopho- more, junior, senior, and second commercial classes joined the club 5. they are looking forward with eagerness to the next debating season. 089 Basketball Athletic Director-Sister Mary justin, S.S.N.D. Coach ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, .,... ...... B l l Sl3.ttC1'y Captain .... ..., H edvvig Bruck Secretary ..., .... ..., lX l arcella Kayser 'l'reasurer .....,.........,,.............,....,,.......... lrene Koke 'it A1,rn'oNsL's SCHOOL, expressing the ideal of the true American school, a sound mind in a sound body, has edu- cated the minds and bodies alike in physical education classes and especially in the game of basketball. Many students of all classes have received regular coaching in the sport that makes players alert in mind, sure in judgment, and strong i11 bodily movement-basketball. The varsity team represents a high degree of skill which it has displayed in the numerous contests with outside teams, teams that were the best organized in the city. 'llhe books that record eleven wins and six defeats show with what power Rock met the opponents. Resides the varsity team, a number of other teams participated in intramural contests a11d proved to be able players to fill the vacancies made by the graduates. Seven of the graduates of the se11ior class were members of the varsity team. Hedwig, the alert captain. always spurring the players on, Marcella, the versatile well as dextrous player, contributing her share of basketsg Ruth, the four-foot forward, always on the gog Mary Catherine, the conservative guard, and Rita Brinson, the pivot man, have shown skill since their sophomore year, Ann Ritch, the perfect marksman, and Margaret lluehler, registered with the varsity team in their junior year and were valuable additions to the team. The success of the team is due not only to the skill of the individual players, but also to the splendid cooperation and team work, always stressed so emphatically by Coach Slattery, who has for six years trained basketball players in the skills of the game and the attainment of ideals of sportsmanship. Top Row-Left to Right-Mary Rodiere, Assistant Student Managerg Rita Smithg Margaret Buehler, Marcella Kayserg Bill Slattery, Coachg Rita Brinsong Seraphine Puzuiakg Margie Bruckg Margaret Finan, Student Manager. Second Row-Left to Right-Estelle Kahlert: Ruth Millerg Irene Koke: Hedwig Bruck, Captaing Mary Ann Allhoffg Mary Catherine Ross, Ann Ritch. 'l'he spirit of loyalty and enthusiasm has been largely in- spired by Sister justin, who has devoted much time and energy to the interests of the team. G63 Graduates of St. Alphonsus Elementary School Lorraine lianks Catherine Howe Martin Hreheny Frances Rurlis Mary Jane Ueichmau jerry Durcan Susan Finan john Flynn Geraldine Geoffroy XYilliam Good Francis Gutfleisch Robert Gutfleisch LaYerne Kaufmann Robert Kolb Louis lXlcGrail Robert McHugh Edgar Mooney Vvllllillll Monroe Claire Ol-irien Louis Ojile Albertine Ryan Carl Seguin .lohn Tehan Bernard XValsh Sodality Convention T H E R Q G K Congratulations, JULY 3, 4, 5 Graduates! Volume XI ST. LOUIS, IVIO., JUNE, 1936 Number 4 Tl-IIRTY-F0 R ROCK GIRLS GR UATE R. N. S. MAKES CLASS KLEPTOMANIAC STUDENTS SEE DAVID HISTORY POSSIBLE ENACTED BY JUNIOR CROCKETT COME TO LIFE R. N. S., 1936-The various out- CI-Ass lines printed in this issue of The Rocket were made possible through the courtesy of the Retroxfwcirtiozz Newt .S'e1 z'ire, which has just re- leased the chronicle of the class of 1936. SISTER M. CECILIA, PRIN- CIPAL, REPRESENTS ROCK AT N. E. A. CONVENTION R. N. S., 1936-Sister M. Cecilia, principal of Saint Alphonsus High School, sat in general session of the Department of Superintendence. as a representative of the school when the National Educational Association convened here in November. The theme of the convention was the function of democracy in the school. FIRST NATIONAL CATHO- LIC PRESS CONVENTION HELD IN ST. LOUIS R. N. S., 1936-Two faculty mem- bers, Sisters Mary Noreen, S.S.N,D., and Sister Mary Justin, S.S.N.D., and four student representatives, Marcella Belka, Margaret Finan, Lillian Pingel, and Ann Ritch, were present when the members of staffs of school papers from the region of St. Louis convened here April 4, 1936. Such eminent speakers as Bishop Kelly, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Father Martin O'Malley, C.M., of the Kenrick Seminary, addressed the delegates at sessions. Sectional meetings were devoted to various phases of journalism. FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD PROVES SUCCESSFUL R. N. S., 1936-The Class of '30, during their senior year, chartered an airship and sailed from Rock on April 24. They visited Sweden, the North Pole, Ireland, Scotland, Ger- many, Norway, England, Holland, France, Spain, and Switzerland. In every country in which they landed a native joined their party. The trip itself was ideally interesting, as was the entertainment by the people of the various countries. Several romances budded and bloomed be- fore thedirigible finally returned to America. R. N. S.. 1935-The student body of St. Alphonsus Rock High School was entertained by the junior class on March 25. The program began with a song, which was then followed by a one- act play, Kleptomaniac. A toe dance by Florence Huemmler con- cluded the performance. SENIORS MAKE ANNUAL VISIT TO WEBSTER R. N. S., 1936-The senior class were guests of the students and faculty of Vliebster College on the afternoon of Sunday, March 15, 1936. After being shown through the building, the girls were entertained by the college orchestra, and other individuals skilled in piano and voice. The afternoon was concluded with refreshments. FRESHMEN DULY INITIATED AT ROCK R. N. S., 1932-On October lo, l932, the freshman class was initiated. The event took place in the Sodality Hall, and was carried on by the seniors. Refreshments were served, and various games kept the spectators as well as those who were being initiated in high spirits. The process lasted from 2:30 to 4:30 o'clock. FRESHMEN ENACT JULIUS CAESAR R. N. S., 1933-The freshman class, vibrant with the spirit of Shake- speare, ran riot with what was once the touching tragedy of Julius Caesar. XY i t h huge bedsheets, draped senator-like around them, and fitted in queer lumps by means of immense safety pins, they por- trayed wild scenes of mutiny and bloodshed. Catsup and red patches supplied the gore. Oratory was at full height when one of the principal characters be- came afflicted with hiccoughs. Julius Caesar, the corpse, behaved very nicely until someone bumped i11to his stretcher: his head, a disguished basketball, fell pitifully to the floor- much to the horror of the whole cast. R. N. S., 1936-The pupils of Rock assembled in the auditorium at 1:30 p, m., February 28, to be entertained by Cloud Smith, former professor of the University of Nebraska, and impersonator of characters in class- ics Hllfl other readings. Cloud Smith portrayed f'David Crockett, that humorous story of a backwoodsman and his fight for his love. Smith returned for his second visit on March 18, and gave the student body several humorous readings and helpful hints for improving their personality, which he stated was the most important requisite for a suc- cessful life. PRESS CLUB SPONSORS TRIP TO GLOBE-DEMOCRAT R. N. S., 1936-The Globe-Demo- crat Building on Twelfth and Franklin Avenues, was the scene of a gala gathering of students from the various high schools belonging to the Catholic High School Press Club. Over two hundred girls 8.1lCl boys gathered at 7:15 p. m., to make a tour of inspection through the large newspaper publishing house. THIRD YEAR HIGH SERIOUSLY AFFECTED BY DISAPPOINTMENT R. N. S., 1935-Serious results were expected when, because of rain, the juniors were forced to forego their picnic for at least the third time. Despite the fact that they appeared at school dressed in picnic attire, and draped with balls, bats, tennis rack- ets, and most important of all, lunches, not one would-be picnicker sallied forth from the school build- ing. However, the floor of the junior room served as the loveliest green lawn one could find, and the picnic tables were varnished in a very attractive shade of brown. The Bun- sen burners in the laboratory faith- fully roasted and also burned most of the wieners and marshmallows. The juniors returned home after their strenous day, minus the usual sunburn obtained, agreeing that this picnic, at least, had been different. JUNE 10 SENIORS' RED LETTER DAY R. N. S., 1936-St. Alphonsus CRockJ High School will hold its annual commencement exercises, June IO, 1936, at 8:15 p. m. The program will begin with a solemn procession and song by the seniors. An address, given by Father Wan. Reintjes, Rector, will follow, together with a few short discourses delivered by the honor graduates. The awarding of diplomas and scholarships will climax the evening. In conclusion, the graduates will sing the school song. Admittance by card only. SOPHOMORES VISIT WABASH CLUB R. N. S., 1934-In May, 1934, the sophomore class enjoyed their class picnic at Vlfabash Club. Its many opportunities for diversion aided in providing the visitors with an excel- lent time. This outing was the last of four which the sophomores had enjoyedg exploration trips, such as a visit to the St. Louis Cathedral, the Pevely Dairy Co., and a hike to Chain of Rocks and Villa Gesu had been made earlier during the year. They had also prepared a radio skit for a card party given by the Mothers' Club. FIVE SOPHOMORES RECEIVE THE ATHLETIC R R. S., 1934-Rita Brinson, Hed- wig Bruck, Marcella Kayser, Ruth Miller, and Mary Catherine Ross from the sophomore class received the Athletic R at the annual ban- quet given for the basketball team. Various classes that enter Rock major in different fieldsg basketball is one of the activities in which the sophomores are especially talented. This is the First record of five letters being awarded to a class. which fact is even more outstanding since such a large number of lower classmen are able to reach the stand- ards which are usually attained only after a number of years. SENIORS HOLD ANNUAL DANCE R. N. S., 1936-On November 22, the senior dance was given at St. Margaret's Hall. The dance was preceded by a play, 4'Three Taps on the Wfallf' Johnnie Polzin's orchestra 1J1'O- vided the music. THE ROCKET THE ROCKET ST. ALPHONSUS CROCKD HIGH SCHOOL Niiws AND L1'1'i-tmio' ORG.-xx Subscription, 50 Cents Editorial Office, Grand Boulevard and Cook Avenue SEALED Copiosa apud Eum redemptio - in Him is plentiful redemption, the motto of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer graces the pages of the coinmencement issue of The Rocleelg with it is that of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Yirtus et Scientia - virtue and sciencef' As we mark the pages with these- seals, we wish to give a lasting tribute to the Redemptorist Fathers for their spiritual guidance, and a grateful tribute to our teachers tor their untiring efforts and cheerful companionship. How happy would we be if we could seal our lives, as we have the commencement issue, with works emblematic ot our Most Holy Redeemer and His Blessed Mother. under whose patronage we have spent these four years. COMMENCEMENT Graduation morn will soon dawn for the class of '36, a real commence- ment for the hopes and ambitions of thirty-four enthusiastic girls. Although the rosy-hued sky will be somewhat overshadowed by the gray clouds of farewell, Alma Mater bids them, her children, with bright eyes, cheerful smiles, and hearts filled with the courage born of conviction and high ideals, to march forth to their goal, ever nundful of the old quotation: Till l die To strive, to And not to that their lives may be a perpetual, seek, to find, yield, Tu Rex Gloriae, Christe. ISN'T IT THE TRUTH? A little freshie said one day, I wish I were a sophomore nowfl A sophomore answers, Soon I'll be A junior, then to me youlll bow. Then comes a junior, nose high up, 'Tm coming, step aside for nie. A senior looks around and says, 'AA freshie, I would like to be. -Marcella lflelka, '36. The High School Sodality Conven- tion will be held on July 3, 4, and 5, at the Hotel Jefferson. PHILLIPINA, THE PELOPENESIAN PEEPER If you hear any loud applause when you pass the Senior Room, it's probably because Dolores Lee has just finished her Hcurrent eventf' The girls are clapping because it's over. There's a certain senior who seems to think she can conduct singing better than Sister Bernardo. Well, anyway, she is a good imitator. Lillian Pingel was telling us, in Latin class, that Sicily was once a part of Italy but has been washed away by the sands of time. TIME WASHES ON ! The introduction that someone gave Gertrude Baum, St. Patrick's Night, has certainly gone to her head. That's all she talks about. It took four years for the senior class to find out that they had a famous singer and toe tap dancer. Marcella Kayser certainly did her stuff at our amateur program. All Lines of Beauty Culture BARBARA'S BEAUTY SHOP JUNIORS WELCOME FIVE NEWCOMERS R. N. S., 1934-In September of their junior year, the Class of '36 welcomed five newcomers into their ranks. They were Aline Anderson, who had completed the commercial course at Rock the preceding yearg Marcella Belka, julia Greco, and Mary Sullivan, from Sancta Maria in Ripa High Schoolg and Florence Fichtinger, who had attended Beau- mont High. After being duly initiated by the rest of the juniors, these five became a part of the Class of 536. KRUKENKAMP PHARMACY l'rescription Druggist UNION AND HARVEY AVE. LABORATORY INSTRUC- TOR'S LIFE SERIOUSLY ENDANGERED R. N. S., 1935-A state of inoinen- tary panic reigned in the laboratory on the afternoon of May 16, 1935, causing a short interruption in the Junior A chemistry class. During an experiment showing the reaction of sodium on water, con- ducted by Sister Mary Cecilia, S.S.X.D., chemistry instructor, the sodium which burst into flame when coming into contact with the water was precipitated with considerable force against Sister Cecilia, setting her habit aflame. A junior whose identity went un- noticed in the scramble which fol- lowed, seized a bucket of water and threw the contents on the burning clothing. The flames were extin- guished, causing little or no damage. The juniors eventually quieted down, calm was restored, and the experiment was completed without further disturbance. SOPHOMORES SING ON BACCULAUREATE SUNDAY R. N. S., 1934-Bacculaureate Sun- day, the day held in high esteem and welcomed joyfully by the seniors, was also a day eagerly anticipated by the sophomores. It was their privilege on this day to sing during the Mass. Their joy reached its highest peak when they were re- quested by the seniors to sing the ever-beloved Iniilimfizlrifzl. Wm. F . Ellerbrock BAKERY Party and Wedding Cakes Our Specialty G.-Xrfield 7815 COlfax 8914 1442-44 N. 13th 2585 W. Hebert FOOTBALL PLAYED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT ROCK R. N. 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