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

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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

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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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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.