I moved to Florida 16 years ago when my daughter in law passed away & recycled as a mom to my then 3 year old Grandaughter who is now a Siohmore in college. Its very special to me. Please feel free to respond via E-mail. 2020 Saint Xavier University achieves an enrollment milestone in welcoming its largest freshman class in the institution's nearly 175-year history, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Small world. Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. Almost fell on my face running with my classmates to go find father Duffy. God Bless and stay safe. Check with relatives about where you lived. There was a very large multi-unit apartment building on the corner of Polk and Sacramento which was razed for the new school building. My teachers were: Sr. Angelica Marie, Sr Natalie, Miss Smith, Sr Theresa, Sr Gertrude Marie, Sr Constantine, Sr. Raphael, and Sr Speranza. And, I still remember the nuns taking us into the church and directing small groups of students to a small anterior room filled with statues to pray. My grandparents owned an apartment building a half block from school at 2926 W. Polk St. and I often went home for lunch to watch noontime TV comedy shows. Who was in class with my cousin, Teresa Mamolella and her sister Donna? Have a great day and thanks for replying. I remember Sarnos bakery and I think Mama Celeste was in the neighborhood. As of a year ago, Manley was still in existence as a high school. Hello! Meyer's 12-yard return got St. Xavier within 21-16 with 8:54 left in the game. Thank you and blessings to you also. Sister Speranza was the 8th nun at the time. Hello Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo. Me and my cousin scaled buildings, jumped roofs, played tight rope on the railroad tracks, climbed fences and went into buildings that had a fire. Hi Rosalie hi rosalie,so glad you enjoyed the video! Hi Donna. I would stay after cleaning the library and convent. Our neighborhood consisted of primarily Italian immigrants. Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. Some friends were Jeannine Schiavo and Betty Giunta. Take care and stay blessed. Sister Lucy was my Kindergarten teacher 1955-56. I lived at 2912 W Flournoy. Hard to believe it was so long ago. I lived on Flournoy. The factory across the alley behind our house. Would love to see that 8th grade picture. For more information, please contact the school. St. Francis Xavier School - Metairie, LA School Calendar Find us on Facebook Facebook We are on Amazon Smile! What wonderful memories. My husband and I were both baptized at Mother Cabrini church 1954 and 1955 by Father Coco. Hello Elizabeth I was in your graduating class back in 1963. wish we could talk more. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School, We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. . Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. We lived on the Island at Austin and Roosevelt Rd .I graduated in 68 my brother Frank in 67 from Austin High, did you go to Austin or one of the all girl high schools in the area. Contact Us - Saints JFX Parish Contact & Directions Below, you'll find contact information, directions and office hours for our two churches. Anyone reading this message, please reply if you are interested. This property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. It was a really nice trip. Saint Xavier University celebrates 175 years of educational service in and beyond Chicago. I have two sisters, Rosemarie and Emily who also attended. Aquilino . I drive down the Eisenhower past the old neighborhood wondering what its like. The bread was out of his world and so were the sweets. My mother, Jean Lindvall, attended Providence Catholic High School. I started 1st grade in 1949 and graduated from 8th grade class of 1957. I graduated from Cabrini in 1959 and went on to Providence High School. Coco was the first person to tell me about the great Italian A.P. kids. Head Of School Letter; Head of School Message; With Mission in Mind; FXW at a Glance. I attended Cabrini up to the 6th grade.(1978). My sister and I went to our beloved St Frances Cabrini School from 1954 to 1960. and stay blessed. I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. Lancers Build. To this day I pray for her. Coco. How are you? The riots were what made my parents move. The project provides new and expanded spaces for Raphael and Phillips. When I started school there, since we didnt live close, I would ride there with my mom & be there for the 7:00 mass attended by the nuns. I often wondered what became of you and your siblings. I attended from 1953 to 1961 when we moved to Glen Ellyn sadly at the beginning of my eight grade. Endorse Frances Xavier Warde School. Memory not good anymore. We lived at 3045 W Polk and moved around 1959_1960. In my classroom was Jimmy Jacks, Lawrence Patrick and Torrance Brooks. I went on to Providence High School. 2nd grade was Sr Natalie;3rd Ms Smith; 4th Sr Theresa; 5th Sr Gertrude Marie; 6th Sr Constantine; 7th Sr Raphael; 8th Sr Speranza. We also have a Facebook online. The full- and part-time staff of Saints JFX Parish are dedicated to serving the needs of the Church and would be happy to talk to you and help in any way we can! Thanks for remembering me! We lived on Polk then we moved to 717 S Sacramento. It was so different then. here to help! I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. I attended Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini school from approximately 1956-1961. Catholic school was so different then. We are both Italian-Americans who lives in Polk and Lexington streets, along with all our relatives. Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Patrick`s church, with a bold Oh myI attended kindergarten at Mother Cabrini in the mid 50s. The neighborhood boys and I had a great time playing on those floating forms until we got kicked out of there. We also went to Scafuri bakery which was right around the corner from where we lived on Polk St. Fr. .My name is Frank Cesario. I liked Ronnie, he was a lot of fun. We are PROUD to report that the retention rate at St. Francis Xavier School in grades 1-7 from 21-21 to 22-23 is 96%. (I forgot about the classrooms in the church basement, but remember it now that you mentioned it.) Are you still in Chicago? They must have been a wreck while I was gone, becausemany of the people in Clear Lake, Iowa had never met a black person before. Hi Rosalie, My grandma lived at 3047 W. Polk St. When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School? This is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. Is Manzella your maiden name? Fr Lucian officiated at my wedding in 1969 and remained a friend of our family till his death. He is 86 and is celebrating his 59th Anniv. I loved my school. These reunions are a lot of fun. My parents moved in 1960 and I graduated from grammar school also in 1963. I am very thankful to this school community for the countless ways they have supported my family and my children in their growth and development. Does anyone else recall him? Florian Girometta was pastor when I lived there. I used to hang in the west cafeteria where I met Dennis in a pinochle game. I am sure he would love to hear from you all and share photos and memories. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School on Chicagos Westside, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic School Westside Chicago, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUdUjF1z8s&feature=share&list=UUD6PTrH9Vuwx0jy17y7VU-w. 630-822-6904. Lexington, Arthington, Flournoy, Taylor, and Harrison. There were 2 girls in my classes from kindergarten through 3rd grade, 1957 through 1961, Carmelina and Georgia..the last names were Esposito and Cesario..cant remember which one had which last name at this very moment though. through grade 3 begin their FXW journey here. I went there from 1955, kindergarten, until 1962. I attended kindergarten 5th grade (1963-1968). We had relatives on each block from my home at 2717 Lexington to the school. Are you still in Chicago? During the Pier Room riot, Leo stayed around to fight, but I ran out to try to get him help. My maiden name is Loretta Lambert. Late Id go back to see my mom & then to school. I attended school there 1956. K-12. Number of floors? Fr Florian was pastor when we graduated, Fr Lucian, (Fr Lucky) was our good friend. It was either the building that became the rectory or it was next to the rectory. It was like living in Italy. Loved the school and Fr. Now I am retired and live in Florida. lol I cried when we left the neighborhood. Chuck had a son Anthony Raymond the same age as me and we grew up together living above the bakery. Leo said to say hello to you. A place where families would accept and embrace all St. Francis Xavier Parish School, La Grange is a private, Catholic school located in LA GRANGE, IL. I attended this school for 5 years, graduated from 8th grade in 1974! I recently spoke to Joe Ponce, hes fine. We are a community committed to innovative education. Your words have painted pictures in my mind that havent been there in so many years. if not scroll up to my comments for the youtube link.it shows my family walking from lexington st to the church and some good shots inside the church and also sacramento blvd. Lived at 2842 W. Lexington, Raia Family. I take my grandsons to all the museums, and recently to the Art Institute for the first time not to mention the zoo, parks and beaches. I graduated in 64. I also taught English for a couple of years. My brother & I continued to go to Mother Cabrini & both graduated from there. We are a community that is purposely diverse and intentionally inclusive. The Frances Xavier Warde School. Data Sources Academics A Diversity A+ Teachers A fxw.org (312) 466-0700 751 N. STATE ST. / 120 S. DESPLAINES ST. CHICAGO, IL 60654 About Frances Xavier Warde School. Please contact the school for more details. moral compass. I cant remember our Pastors name, or any of the priests and Brother. 41420 - St. Francis Xavier School, LaGrange (3) 41430 - St. Francis Xavier School, Wilmette (1) 41450 - St. Gall School (1) 41460 - St. Genevieve School (1) . Oh my God I thought I was the only one who remember Mother Cabrini. Hi would that grocery store on California and Harrison be owened by Carlos. The street that was blocked was Lexington. The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. Many of my memories are kind of vague, but I do remember a trip that seemed to be sponsored by the church, to a farm. Its been a long time. Family and friends moved away, stores closed and never reopened, and theblended aromain my buildingwassadlydiminished. I had Ms Spazio in 2nd grade 1958/59? I remember Sister Lucy as my kindergarten teacher. This programplaced selected impoverished inner city children withwelcominghost families for a two-weekvacation in a different environment. We explore the importance of teaching students how to attribute the work and ideas of others. Hi everyone, My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Do you recall the type of building? Since graduating from SFDS in 2006, she has earned a B.A in secondary education from St. Xavier University, a Masters in Education Leadership from Aurora University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Aurora University. Not sure if we are the Laurenzanos youre referring to. History Fr. My faith in God and the Catholic church is deep. View all St. Francis Xavier Elementary School photo albums . We lived on Flourney and Homan a little ways from the school. Mrs scafuri would give me a slice if her delicious italian bread after school in kindergarten and first grade. Sister Alfonso was my Kindergarten teacher. We lived at 3234 Polk. I had 2 good friends there: Carol Rizzo and Leslie Caviccione. Hope you are well. hi peter my mom geraldine dote graduated in your class in 1953,small world huh?my aunt maryann gentilini was also in the same class,she lived on the 2800 block of flournoy.i was born after everyone left the neighborhood in 1962 but as a kid and adult i always love to hear the stories of the neighborhood.a few years ago i went into the church,its a baptist church now.it was really neat to be in there knowing my great grandparents etc whom i never met were also in that same place! I did return and got married there in 1970. Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm Dennis LaMontagna that name sounds familiar. Remember Bingo in the basement of the School? Silvio. This school has been claimed by the school or a school representative. Okay! @ Linda. Does anybody know if Jill. I remember all the nuns you mentioned. Stay warm! Thank you for sharing! f: 312-466-0711, 751 N. State St. Our neighborhood had amazing Italian bakeries. I was also friends with Rosalie Guerrieri and Barbara Elia. Frances Xavier Cabrini through 5th grade. Yes, she is my cousin. I think Tom, Dan, Barbara I remember them moving to California. Joseph Ponce is in that same class picture that I have from the 1963 graduating class. We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. Presently that beautiful church has a fore sale sign in front of it. She mentioned that somewhere on this blog a few years back. She must still live in the area. My name is Catherine Costa. Not on facebook but will check back periodically. Professional development is noticeably encouraged as the educators are constantly bringing in new ideas to challenge and expand the horizons of our children. I remember she also had a friend named Annette (Sessom). St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic Parish and Preschool - Grade 8 School located in Medina, Ohio, off of State Route 18. There is also a Facebook for us. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 437 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 Thank you for sharing Nancy, and Im glad you enjoyed my blog. Hi Elizabeth, my name is Anthony Coleman. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. I remember walking to Kedzie to Sarnos bakery or the Royal Blue supermarket or going to Celestes for pizza and italian Beef in the knotty pine dining room with all the deer heads and animal trophies on the wall. They made for interesting football games, where the quarterback would tell the receiver to go to the first car and cut to the middle. I went on to Providence H.S and graduated in 1963. FXW is innovative, forward thinking and responsive. We moved to Bellwood in the late summer of 1953, so he didnt graduate from St. Frances. My Aunt and Uncle were the Lullos, you might remember my cousin Dolores Lullo. My brother was Ozell (died 1990) he was in the same class as David. I guess that your dad. Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body. I remember you and Father Lucky. All of the teachers and staff (shout out to the student success team!) Bulletin Correction Please be advised that Stations of the Cross will take place at St. Francis Xavier on Friday, March 3rd at 7pm NOT at St. Clare's. Upcoming Events. Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? take care Father Lucky was a great friend and mentor. Charles who actually left to join the Air Force. One of the coolest days of the year at FXW is always the Grade 5 Invention Convention! Reply to Cathy elyotbenit@att.net. We both attended St. Philips HS. We were born around 1945. Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. We are both retired. It appears that we all have fond memories of our teachers: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Rosaria, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Raphael, Sr. Speranza. by!! Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . It has 427 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. There was no reply under your name, so I replied to myself in the hopes that youd read this. I graduated in 1959. I actually lived right across the street from the school at 2946 W. Lexington and I used to sneak my little sister candy through the window during recess. such wonderful memories. We moved away from the neighbor after I finished 5th grade moving further west to the Austin neighborhood. I went to school there from 1954-1960 (we moved when I was in 5th grade). This is Frank Rose Marie Espositos newphew. How wonderful to see your responses. The average rate in schools in communities of similar income level as our was 92%. Their behavior and sense of humor are so similar to those of the people from the Cabrini neighborhood. The class following me had over 100, I believe. I think you and I hung out a bit on and off when our mothers visited. Most of my family is gone now, but I still have an aunt who is 101 years of age. Lived at 3045 w. Polk st. We moved in 1960. Virtual 360 School Tour HSA Spirit Shop How to Access the Family Portal on FACTS Payment Portal Safe Environment Old Metairie Fest Sponsorship Info OMF Sponsorship Form Our Mission Statement: Lucien Morselli. Yes, its sad that that area is so crime-ridden. In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached joe falbo. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . I remember there was a girl named Gracie Dote in the grade below me (I graduated in 59. I do enjoy contacting former students and members of Cabrini parish. Fr. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. Colorado will replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, the first paid state holiday recognizing a woman in the US. The movie was beautiful. Prospect. Does anyone remember Mr.Singleton ? Class of 1974. Some of the names on our block were Simone, DiPintino, Laurenzano, DeLegge, and now my mind draws a blank. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. I had Sr. Lucy in kindergarten. I loved this school and the nuns so much. Church is still there, the convent building, etc. God bless you Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini. Unfortunately my brother passed away a couple of months ago. I went there from kindergarten through 8th grade. I also recall regular teachers coming in to the school. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! I graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in 1963. This is Donna Sessom. Their basketball team won a state championship I believe in 79. In retrospect, not sure that was proper fare for 6th graders, but what a crush we had on Montgomery after that. Dennis and I lost contact with everyone. Do you know when Manley closed? The church was beautiful with Mother Cabrini in her glass coffin. He was a wonderful, loving priest and a real pastor to our neighborhood. I sure do remember you! He and Father Edward Dufficy will always be remembered assome of thegreat faces from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School, and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. My mom would bring us pizza for lunch at Mother Cabrini. 4.00 to the convent chapel with prayers in Italian, then my grandfather would pick me up at 5:00 since he worked near . Its fantastic! At 12:00pm each day we hadrecess and we were allowed to go outside and play. When I first started school there the new school wasnt built, first grade was the first floor of the rectory & the other grades were in the church basement. I had her in kindergarten and I remember to this day how sweet she was. The riots just before we moved in 1960. Sister Lucy was my kindergarten teacher and I had Sister Speranza twice! Welcome to our group. He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. Great neighborhood and bakery. take care Your post motivated me to look for my grammar school pictures. I was scaredto death, fortunately, I only had to meet them once. Jim passed away recently, however. I meant 7th and 8th grades and Sister Speranza was our teacher. Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo, hi everyone.most of my immediate family lived on the 2900 block of west lexington street for many years,from the early 1900s until approx 1962.growing up and even today i love to hear stories about the neighborhood.my mother graduated from mother cabrini in 1953.my grandmother/aunts were active in the church for all those years.i have a bit of movie footage from my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary at mother cabrini.the church wasnt completely finished at the time.i have it posted on my youtube page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUdUjF1z8s&feature=share&list=UUD6PTrH9Vuwx0jy17y7VU-w, it shows the inside of the church and outside walking from lexington street and out in front of the church(sacramento blvd).hope it brings back memories and everyone enjoys it! Ill have to see if I can find my graduation book. 10 talking about this. Thanks for responding. I attended mass at Cabrini until it closed and we were sent to St Agatha. When we attended school, we had morning and afternoon recess, and Lexington St. was barricaded at lunchtime so we could play in the street as well as in the playground. We walked to school with mom and passed Manley school on the way. i only attended for a few years in the 70s. So many of your names are familar-Rosalie Guerieri-my mother was dear friends with your mother Mary growing up. I have to admit it was not easy and I did feel alienated, gradually I managed to learn the language. I came across this site a few years ago and planned to contribute my memories of St. Frances Cabrini but would get so taken up with reading the entries and recalling so many of you, either as neighbors or classmates, I would get to tired to carry on. I dont remember too much about my yr there but I vividly remember attending the wake at Granada Funeral home of a beautiful young girl (my age) that had died in the fire of Our Lady of Angels school. Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Frances Xavier Warde School's tuition is approximately $16,510 for private students. Does anyone know this story? We played five games and we were a perfect 0 and 5. lol, Tony,my name is Frank Cesario I have a picture of my 1963 graduating class from St. Frances Cabtini. Wishing you well. Bye for now. St Lucy statue with her eyes on a plate, I can go on and on and on. Hello Lenora. If you know of any other Cabrini kids, please invite them to join. I work here and have two children attend school here as well. Sat, Mar 4. CONNECT. I did drive down Polk St. between Sacramento and California to see the church and the apartment building my family lived on Polk St. You lived on California Ave., I think. I do remember playing in the playground and if any of us boys got out of hand, Brother was there with his little leather strap to bring us back in line. So very nice to read all of your post God Bless you all.. 801-966-1571 My dad Joseph Scafuri Sr.owned the Sunny Boy bakery at 803 S. Kedzie inthe early 50s. Such a lovely story. I also attended Saint Francis mother Cabrini school in the 50s kindergarten through seventh grade I remember sister Lucy sister Speranza sister Raphael sister Rosario Duca brother silvio father Florian sister Teresa sister Gertrude father Coco I also remember Sonny boy bakery Sarno bakery I live at 3143 W. Arthington I also remember going to Johnnys hotdog stand on Kedzie Mels candy store.does anyone remember Allis the witch? We lived with my grandfather (Harry Lindvall) at 2943 W Harrison, next to Zivs, Harrison and Sacramento. This propertywas locatedon the poverty-strickenwest side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. I have a picture of you from our 1959 Confirmation class picture! Hi! It hit me just to knock me over and knock the breath out of me. I was sitting here looking at my class pictures from Cabrini and decided to try to find some of my old teachers from there. FXW follows a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. Prior to building the church mass was held at Granata Funeral Home in Italian on Sundays & my mother was 16 & played the organ at the mass. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . Coincidence how we both met our husbands at UIC. My name is Nick Agliata. I have wonderful memories of my years there & our nuns.i still have the photos of me dressed in their habit for the mass at the Cathedral downtown for Mission Sunday. I actually saw the building I grew up in. My dad Carmelo worked for alittle grocery store Dominic across from Manely. 1,664 were here. I also remember the glass casket and how Mother Cabrini looked so real. Rosalie, what years did you attend? St. Eugene School Frances Xavier Warde School In 1994 Holy Name School, which had been facing a decline in the number of enrolled students, merged into Warde, and the former Holy Name became Warde School, Old St. Patrick's Campus so it could house the increasing number of students at Xavier. The riots divided the community and we could no longer look at each other the same way. Both my brother, Michael, and I attended Mother Cabrini starting in about 1954. I would love to see it. It was a great Italian neighborhood. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. I know there have been problems, but I am so thankful! He then served your community for sometime. Pete Pagliuco here. All of the above comments about the Sisters and Father Coco and Brother Silvio. I only went thru the 3rd grade and then we moved to the suburbs. What memories! I remember after the new school was finished that there was an annual carnival located in the parking lot behind the school and hanging out there during the day watching them set up the carnival and thinking how cool it would be to be a carny worker. I still remember so many of my friends there. My mother loved him as a priest! Yes, we both remember Dennis Kendall. Thanks! Fr Edward Dufficey was the Pastor at that time. Your email address will not be published. My maiden name is laurenzano, we lived at 3032 W. Sacramento. Need sacramental records? So sad to see what has happened over the years to the neighborhood. Hi just came across this page .Love it. he would come in and make himself comfortable, stretching his legs and putting his feet right up on the cocktail table. I always wished I had the gift of singing. We moved to Colorado and lived there for over 32 years, just recently returning. Are you still in Chicago? I remember that Dennis K wore a bunch of shirts! I remember the apartment building at the Northeast corner of Sacramento and Polk being razed to make way for the new school building, and playing in the 10 foot deep rain flooded construction pit, using foundation forms as rafts, after a particularly heavy rain forced a halt to the construction. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. makes us unique. Any relation. My brother still runs the bakery we opened when we left Kedzie. John was with me last night as I celebrated My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. Early Childhood Elementary Middle School What's Happening I remember attending 1st grade in that building, but, remember it facing Sacramento Blvd. I live in Roselle, Illinois. Frances Xavier Warde Schools Unclaimed 751 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654 Contact info Website Private schools are not rated 24 reviews Private school ? Ive often wondered what happened to this memorial. It sure would be nice to get alumnae together. When I went there, the neighborhood was pretty good. I had a girl in my class named Rosalie Guerrieri. please let me know if you are familiar with any of them. I remember Mother Cabrini in that glass case. After all these years, I still see some of the people from the 53 and 54 classes. So inspiring! I graduated in 1971. For detailed information please visit our Admission page or you may contact. Sister Alfonso.I havent heard that name since we moved in April of 1961. Such special times And I think we were all very humble and well-behaved. andindividual growth of our students in a safe environment. Father Lucky was always at our house for dinner. We kept in touch and he concelebrated my wedding. We had been very active in the Church and school, and remember Father Cogo, Father Lucky and Btr. Any relation to him? Yes, Vito hung around with Ronnie, who I dated for awhile. Manley which was a high school is now closed. Thank you for your comments. Dufficy as well as Sisters Philip And Speranza. Fr. Best, Liz Terrones Class of 1963. After mass I would go to the convent with the nuns & have breakfast. There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. It was the best time of my life. Sandra T, Ramon P, Michael G, Marlene F, Anthony C, or Elizabeth V. I am going back almost 60 years but I am certain these names are correct. 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