Several events of October were not reported in the last column. On October 10, all of the school children and teachers had their pictures taken. Several mothers brought younger brothers and sisters to say cheese also.
At two o’clock on Sunday, October 22, Bishop Gotwaltt came to St. Roch to confirm seventy-eight children of the parish. All were touched by the beautiful and impressive ceremony. A reception for family and friends followed in Scariot Hall.
That evening, Sister Leo Ann and Mr. Martin attended a benefit performance of Indian dances at Washington University. Vandanna Ponnappa of the eighth grade is a member of the dance group. The dancers wore elaborate and beautiful costumes while performing the involved movements of the native folk dances.
Mercy High School had a dinner to salute the National Honor Society Students on October 26. Two St. Roch graduates, Melissa Green and Chris Schoemehl were among the honorees. Sister Leo Ann and Mr. Martin were guests at the event.
November 1 was the feast of All Saints and a holiday for the students. The faculty took a trip in the van to St. Genevieve where they had lunch at the Hotel in conjunction with their monthly faculty meeting, sort of mixing business with pleasure.
The first quarter of the academic year ended on November 3.
November 12, found teachers spending Sunday in the classroom meeting with parents to report on each child’s progress. On the 13th through the 17th, the fourth and sixth graders took a special test to determine strengths and weaknesses. This test was administered in all the Archdiocesan grade schools.
St. Roch is fortunate to have extra assistance from high school girls again this year. One afternoon per week three students from Villa come to tutor those who need extra help.
The School Association held its second meeting on
November 16. A marvelous display of pictures and work from the minicourses was the focal point of the meeting. It is incredible what the children can accomplish when given the spark of interest followed by adequate instruction. The School Board took over part of the meeting in order to gain the opinions of the parents. The date for the Progressive Dinner was announced by Mary Watkins. The event will be on January 27 and tickets will be $9 for a single and $18 for a couple. Please reserve early by calling Mary or Susie Roach.
Originally published in The Paper, December 1978.
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