Historical February 1980 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In September, St. Roch saw a few new faces mixed in with the many familiar ones. Father Mike Campbell became Monsignor Peet’s assistant, and visited St. Roch’s frequently this semester. Sister Margaret came – from sunny Hawaii — to the eighth grade homeroom, while Miss Chris Dierker and Miss Terri Venker took the sixth and seventh grades. Miss Clare Magyar, who grew up in Parkview, added another new face. She teaches second grade. Among the familiar faces, Sister Leo Ann has recovered from her foot injury and is again hard at work as principal. Mrs. Jane Maull and Mrs. Jean Sanders teach the kindergarten and first grade, respectively. Sister Dorothy has third grade, Sister Charles fourth. And fifth grade is taught by Miss Mary Ellen Barth, who is in her second year at St. Roch. Sister Theresa instructs the primary grades in music twice a week. Mrs. Barb Dorris directs physical education for the primary grades, as does Mr. Jim McGann for the upper ones. (Both are St. Roch graduates.) Their programs are geared toward improving individual coordination rather than emphasizing competitive sports. For the second year Mrs. Sharon Nelson brings out the Rembrandt in the students. And Mr. Randall, our maintenance man, keeps things operating smoothly, assuring our school of a neat and fresh appearance.
School Board
The School Board has been busy hiring new personnel, taking care of regular business, and improving the school for faculty and students. Father Campbell has been appointed by Monsignor Peet to assist them in their work. Board members are Pat Fitzgerald, Mary Fleener, Ed Gotway, Jim Hitchcock. Ann Horner, John Nelson and Sister Leo Ann. Anyone with questions or concerns about their child or the school should feel free to call any board member.
School Association
The current president of the School Association is Virgil Wright, the vicepresident Phil Duckett. Georgi Fox serves as treasurer and Shirley Jacobi handles secretarial duties. In September the Association held a meeting to introduce the faculty to the parents and to hear the budget proposal from the school board. The Association also hosted the Century Club dinner in September, a fun-filled evening of square dancing in October, and the always popular Progressive Dinner in January. Look for the St. Pat’s party in March and a picnic in May.
Testing
The third through eighth grades took the Iowa Basics Test in November, and all classes scored above the national average. Fourth and sixth grades also took the Archdiocese test to measure the progress of students within this system. (The results have not been returned yet.) The High School Placement test was held January 19. Each eighth grade student was tested by the high school of his or her choice for placement within the high school’s programs for next year. Results will be sent to the students in March. Good luck, eighth graders!
Holidays
During the holidays the entire school collected canned goods for needy families in our area. The food was distributed by the Food for Life Committee during Thanksgiving and Christmas. December 19 the annual Christmas pageant was presented by grades one, two and three. The third graders, under the direction of Sister Dorothy, recited the story of the first Christmas. Miss Magyar’s second graders provided the music, with the accompaniment of Dave Tellerigo on the organ. And the first graders, under Mrs. Sanders direction, were adorable as shepherds. angels, kings, Mary and Joseph.
Athletics
St. Roch’s gym and sports program play a big part in the life of the St. Roch student. Mike Hart, assisted by Steve Broun, Jim McGinn and Pat Cantrell, is this year’s gym supervisor. In the fall St. Roch supported four soccer teams. First and second graders were organized by Dave Schmidt and coached by Dave Tellerigo, Phil Duckett, and Mario Gioia. The third and fourth graders, coached by Ed Gotway and John Fitzgerald, had a very good record of five wins, two losses and one tie. The fifth and sixth graders, coached by Cal Stuart and Matt Fitzgerald, won 4, lost 6, and tied 3. And the seventh and eighth graders, coached by Father Mike Campbell, were league champs with eight victories. In basketball Helen McCarthy is coaching the fifth and sixth grade Chrusader girls, and Chrissy Grady is coaching the seventh and eighth Intermediate girls. Mark McMahon. and Jim Grady are coaching the Chrusader boys, and Tom McPherron and Carl Fimmano are coaching the Intermediate boys. Good luck to all!
Originally published in The Paper, February 1980.
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