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

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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.

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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

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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