St Margarets Academy - Dayseye Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Faculty Mother Clara Superior, Principal M. A., Columbia University, New York City Religion Sister Hilary M. A.. Columbia University, New York City History, Religion Sister Annetta ft. M., American Conservatory Associate Certificate M. M. T. A. Piano Sister Claudia ft. A., University of Minnesota English, Religion Sister St. Florine M. A„ University of Minnesota French, Spanish Sister Denise ft. .S'.. University of North Dakota Commerce Sister Grata ft. A., College of St. Catherine English, Civics Sister Cos mas ft. A.. College of St. Catherine Art. History Sister Roberta Diploma. American Conservatory Chicago Piano. Harmony Sister Emmanuel M. A.. University of Minnesota Science, Religion Sister Catherine M. A., University of Minnesota l itin, English Sister Cyril ft. S. and M. A., University of Minnesota English, Science Sister Roswitha ft. A., Llniversity of North Dakota Dramatic Diploma. Wellesley College Expression, German Sister Vincent de Paul M. A., University of Minnesota Mathematics, Religion Sister Edgar ft. A., College of St. Catherine English. Library Sister Anita Marie ft. A., College of St. Catherine Commerce. Science Sister Regina Marie Teacher’s Certificate St. fames Academy Grand Forks. N. D. M usic Sister Anne Eugene Teacher’s Certificate St. Joseph’s Academy St. Paul, Minnesota M usic Miss Charlotte Stephens ft. A., College of St. Catherine Sewing, Gymnasium

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was recalled to the Northern province where she remained the rest of her life. She was blessed with a loving, attractive personality kindred to that of her illustrious brother, Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul. She shared his praycrfulness, deep faith, and vision. Hers was a monumental work in the community which she served so long and faithfully. Her burning zeal for souls and her motherly solicitude and executive ability early singled her out for positions of responsibility that she was called upon to assume as superior of the Girls’ Orphanage and as provincial superior of the St. Paul province. St. Margaret's Academy For nearly thirty years have the brown stone mansions on the corner of Linden and Hawthorne been the scholastic rendezvous of Catholic high school girls in the business section of Minneapolis. In 1907, when the city population was spreading southward toward the Lake District, it seemed advisable to open a high school more centrally located. The high school department of the old Holy Angel’s Academy was then transferred to 1301 Linden when a spacious mansion was purchased and opened its doors as St. Margaret’s Academy. Three stately edifices comprise the institution. St. Margaret’s Hall, a brown stone structure, was formerly the McNair residence erected in the early eighties. The numerous fireplaces with their imported tiles and marbles and mirrors, the wide classic stairway with massive banisters, the heavy doors and carved wood work of rosewood, mahogany and walnut; the homey atmosphere of classrooms, the once spacious ballroom now converted into a book-lined library and assembly hall, the devotional chapel where the Eucharistic King welcomes to His Throne Room the frequent visitors of the day,—all these are dear to the hearts of St. Margaret’s girls. Another McNair building of brown stone is the present St. Theresc Hall converted into a class building and commercial department. The classrooms throughout are bright, airy, and inviting. St. Cecilia’s Hall, formerly the old Wilson home, is occupied by the music and the expression departments. Attractive studios, recital hall, office, and practice rooms create an environment conductive to productive effort in both the arts taught here. St. Margaret’s Academy was launched on its career under the able direction of Mother Rosalia aided by an efficient staff of seventeen Sisters. So noble an enterprise was certain to prosper. In 1908 the Academy was accredited with the University of Minnesota, and it is now a member of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools as well. Its graduates are found on the honor roll of success in scholastic, professional, and commercial fields; their names are inscrolled in college, in the musical and dramatic world, in Christian homes, and in religious communities. This year sixty-six graduates will receive diplomas and join the ranks of the alumnae almost 1700 strong. The alumnae is the pride of her school. Its spirit of loyalty and generous service is and ever has been an inspiration to the faculty and pupils of St. Margaret’s. Pane Twelve

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Honors to Mother Clara At a chapter meeting in St. Louis in May, Mother Clara was elected to one of the highest offices of the Sisters of St. Joseph in America. The transfer of Mother Clara from St. Margaret’s Academy to the Mother House in St. Louis, as Mother Assistant, takes from us one of the most distinguished Sisters the St. Paul Province has ever known. She has been connected with convent administration and school work in the Twin Cities for more than thirty years, during which time she has impressed upon thousands of hearts the spiritual radiance of her own beautiful life. Mother Clara has truly lived for the glory of God and the service of Sisters, pupils, and patrons, and wherever she goes she carries with her the affection of those who, in knowing her, have come into closer knowledge of all high and holy things. The love and prayers of many follow her. Minnesota's Heritage Marjorif Hei.tfmes That trail cuts deep the thickly matted ground, Between green, lordly pines skirling blue waters, Where, following the swinging axe. The Sisters of St. Joseph built For Faith a fenceless parapet. When turf turned moist against the northern sky, And resounded, crash of timber as saw turned hot; When hammer-driven pegs bolted upright to fashion homely towns; When tamaracks, close-knit spruce, white birches, and red oaks Handed log-split homes; When still across the evening lake Indian camp-fire smoke Spiraled into reddened skies,— Among the old and new, the vanishing race And the stalwart empire-builders ’ Came the daughters of St. Joseph dreaming of a triumph for Christ. The vision held rock-true. Page Fourteen