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Congratulations to all of the eighth grade graduates on completing their academic career at St. Roch. All are going to the high school of their choice. Maria DiLorenzo and Kate Shea were awarded scholarships to Rosati Kain and Bart Miller to S.L.U.H.
Have a safe summer and good luck in the years to come!
This is the time of year when thank you’s are in order. Without Monsgr. Peet none of us would be here. Thank you for your leadership and inspiration. Father Fleming has been very active in our school and the athletic programs. Sister Leo Ann is to be commended for guiding the school through a smooth and successful year. The staff of Mr. Martin, Miss Gallo, Mrs. Mahon, Mr. Grady, Sister Charles, Sister Dorothy, Sister Catherine, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Maull, Sister Herbert, Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Fiquette deserve every parent’s thanks and best wishes for next year. It is with regret that Miss Gallo and Mrs. Mahon will be leaving us.
Two school board members have completed their three-year terms of office. Mary Watkins has served as president for the past two years and Anne Martin has been involved with budgeting. Thank you for a job well done. Their replacements, Pat Fitzgerald and Ed Gotway were elected at the Parish Assembly on April 30.
The School Association worked untiringly to raise funds in order to enhance the educational environment at St. Roch. Jim McGinn served as president. Sam Green was vice president. Mary Pini served as secretary and Gerry Flynn as treasurer. The officers for next year are: Sam Green, president; Virgil Wright, vice president; Shirley Jacobi, secretary; Gerry Flynn, treasurer. John and Susie Roach headed the Century Club. Mary Gioia organized the Progressive Dinner. Jim and Ilene McGinn chaired the St. Pat’s Party. B. J. and Nancy Young were in charge of the school picnic. Many thanks for hours and hours of hard work.
Yvonne Christopher did a splendid job this year of organizing the mini courses. She was assisted by Mary Watkins and Pat Fitzgerald. As always, the committee did their homework. Next year, Pat will head the group which will also include Barb Dorris and Dorothy Figueras.
The libraries keep going every year under the direction of Jean Eberle and Nettie Mudd. They were assisted by Tina Gerard, Mary Watkins, Anne Phaby, Faye McEneny, and Dottie Santen.
The Great Books Program is alive and well under the direction of Mary Watkins. The discussion leaders this year were Lecil Sailer, Betty Renard, Donnie Lottes, and Jo Ann Vatcha.
The Youth Activities committee was headed by John Fitzgerald. Ed Walsh, Bill Schiller and Mike Hart completed the group. All are to be commended for the large number of teams fielded this year and for the memorable Awards Night on May 18. Thank you Ed Walsh for taking care of the gym this year. Mike Hart has the job next year.
The maintenance and improvement of the school buildings is a constantly present task. Art Santen is to be commended for his accomplishments this year. Jack Flynn certainly put in a lot of hours also. Mr. Randle has just joined our staff last month and has already gained our admiration and appreciation.
Thank you, all homeroom mothers, snow and emergency telephone mothers, and all field trip mothers. A round of applause should be accorded Norma, our bus driver.
Have a safe and happy summer! See you in the fall.
Originally published in The Paper, June 1978.
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