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

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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.

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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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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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After forty-live minutes of strenu- ous tackling, blocking, and punting ttogether with the carrying of a few of our punch-drunk players to the water fountain in the corridor to be revivedj, the game ended-the only results being a dented dust rag can, torn blouses, untied ties, dirty hands and faces, and a general conglom- eration of Hworn-out sophomores. Dr. Scholl's Appliances Quality Repair VVork OTTO 8: JOE'S SHOE STORE 2615 N. 14th St. GArl'ield 9967 Otto Vlleideman - joe Sindelar Phone: GRand 2087 Closed Sunday Afternoon Pelletier Floral Co. INC. Ile Have No Other Stores. JOHN O. MASEK, Pres. 18th and Geyer St. Louis Rohcle's Shoe Store Quality Footwear For the Family 2817 N. VANDEVENTER AVE. Expert Shoe Repairing FRanlclin 8844 W. Schiller 8: Co. KODAKS, CAMERAS PHOTO SUPPLIES 6 South Broadway CHestnut 7020 . . B. ck oBER1viEnzR FLETCHER ,hulhps ,gggingg-5413 TYPEf'VR'TER CO- . SISIRVICE STATIONERY 81 SUNDRY CO. All Makes S.o dj Rented and Rebuilt I Lubrication and 813 N. 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