St Teresas Academy - Avila Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Our Present Reflects the Past The grounds at 56th Main were bleak and windy — the lower campus was a swamp. The site did not look like a prom- ising school location, nevertheless, plans were designed for three buildings. The Music and Arts building was the first to be completed. On September 12, 1910, St. Teresa Academy opened its doors for admittance. Numerous additions were planned for the next few years. Little did they know that the campus would not be completed for seventy years. In 1942, Donnelly Hall was completed. Forty years later, in 1982, the crowning touch, the multi-purpose facility, brings the construction of St. Teresa Academy to a finish for the time being.

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A new building — “What’s in it for me?” We all know this question echoed through the minds of each member of the student body at one point or another this year. Selfish as the answers may sound, they varied from home games to concession stands. Those involved in sports were most excited by the idea of a “real rectangular gym without beams that practically touch the floor.” Tennis stars were delighted by the prospect of indoor tennis. Showers with running water and decent lockers would be a pleasant addition to gym classes. No longer would embarrassment arise at WPA when we would show our dates with one point of the finger the dance floor, gym, and cafeteria. If none of the aforementioned rea- sons suffice, list your own in the box below and in doing do, this yearbook will become personally yours.