The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-13
ST. Peters Always Wins.

Very Rev. ]. w. Gillespie, V. F.,
as always interested in, and proud
of, the success of his school, was
particularly pleased last evening
over one announcement, which was
that ST. Peters school for the fourth
time in FIVE years had won the state
prize given by the Ladies Auxiliary
to Ancient Order of Hibernians of
Iowa.
This year the winner of the years
scholarship or $500 in cash, was Miss
Catherine Hickey.
The third prize for the state con-
test was also won by ST. Peters
girl, Miss Berenice wager.
The prize given by the local order
of the l.. A. to A. o. H, was tied for
by Misses Catherine Hickey and
Berenice Wager, Miss Hickey gener-
ously Withdrawing in favor Of Miss
wager.
Both pupils and teachers richly de-
serve the highest commentator.
The gold medal given by the st.
Peters alumnae for general excel
lence during the entire high school
course was won by Miss Catherine
Brerton.
The gold medal given by the
knights of Columbus for christian
doctrine was drawn for by Katherine
Kenney and Helen Ewers, and won
by Miss Ewers.
The gold medal given by the
Knights of Columbus for American
history was won by Philip LaFevre
The gold medal given by Very Rev.
J. W. Gillespie. v. F., for perfect
attendance was drawn for by Mar
garet LaFevre and Elizabeth REIN
bold and won by Miss Reimbold.
The gold medal given by Very Rev.
j. W. Gillespie, v. F., for general ex-
cellence in the eighth grade was won
by Margaret Mccoy. Next in merit
was Marion Bauer.
Plenty Of Good Music.
The program included several
vocal class, 20 Guiana Dilecta," by
and Evening Song" by Verdi The
Out Sweet Bells of Peace" by Caro-
Roma. Miss Helen Maher played
piano solo, '"Titania," by Lefebure
VI. -.
ed Carlton des la Chapelle," by
Mergen.
All the accomplishments were play
ed by st. Peters alumnae orchestra,
and the music was under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Robert S. Walker.
Two numbers were given by the
senior expression class, with Miss C.
Brerton as reader.
The address to the graduates was
given by Rev. John r. Noonan. of
Des Moines Owing to his recent
very serious illness, Father Noonan
was unable to speak except quite
briefly and it would be hard to find
more disappointed audience, as
Father Noonan's reputation as
speaker is widely known, and closely
second TO that of the audience was
his own disappointment, as christian
education is the subject nearest his
heart, and his handling of it is al
ways an inspiration to his listeners.
Rev. T. F. Galligan of Burlington,
was present and kindly consented to
take place on the program. When
he appeared on the stage, the ova-
ton given him was significant of the
esteem in which he has been held
by st. Peters and all Keokuk, ever
since he was assistant pastor at st.
Peters some years ago.
/ He spoke of the necessity and adj
/ vantages of christian education, and
told how it is made possible, not
alone by financial support Of Cath
tolics, but primarily by the wonder
I full sacrifices made by the sisters
( who give their lives to teach in paro
J chial schools where training is given
I TO mind and heart, the only possible
way Of producing citizens useful 10
/ God and home and country.