“On the ’12th’ of May 1949”

Apr 12th “On the ’12th’ of May 1949”

“Breaking of Ground For Gymnasium “

“Sometimes you find an article … that you just have to share, as it is something that you remember and were right there to witness… as this was a very special day in HISTORY… that is for the “German St. Vincent Orphanage in Normandy, Missouri ” in the year of 1950!

But… only if you are old enough… to have been there… and still remember!”

Also, another big happening taking place… for those that can remember and are still alive!

“Sister Margaret Mary – Remembered”

When, Sister Margaret Mary was stationed as a teaching Nun at German St. Vincent Orphanage in the 40’s , her name was Sister Mary Gilbert, and she taught the 7th and 8th grades.

There were four (4) large classrooms and each of the four (4) teaching Nuns taught two (2) grades per classroom. Thinking back now, on the having of the 2-grade classrooms, does help the learning process.

As Sister Mary Gilbert would be teaching the 8th graders, and just as you let your mind wander you hear what the 8th graders are discussing and or a student having a problem with the subject and all of this is registering in your brain, ready for recall!

Next year, when you are in the 8th grade, you can “ACE” right on through! It also works the other way, too! What you did not learn or understand last year, here’s your refresher course.

Sister Mary Gilbert taught us, when I was in the 7th grade, a short prayer, that I never forgot!

***** “Grant, O Lord, that I may know They will, and do it!” *****

I can still see her writing that prayer on the blackboard … for us to copy in our notebooks, so as to “remember,” forever!

***** May 12th, 1949 – there we are – can you see me? *****

Look past the left shoulder of Rev. Ryan! – “M.E.M.”

In this picture – Faces I know!

L to R… Donald Fuhler – Thomas J. Wagner, Pres. of Society 1949 & 1950 – Sister Gilbert – unknown – Rev. Edgar Ryan C.P. – James Ludwig – Mother Erentrude – Frank Rogles, Chairman of Bldg. Committee

***Faces you can see***Eleanor Faucher – “Mary Ellen Mc Clarren” – Agnes Seidmayer – Theresa Wieland – Betty Lou Michaud – Phyllis Whitney – Beverly Porter ***

Laying of the Corner Stone …

for the Gymnasium… took place on Sunday, August 14, 1949

If, by chance… you recognize someone …let me know… so, that I can add names to more Photos… everyone loves to remember, “the good old days!”