A lot of wonderful memories. We lived on Flourney and Homan a little ways from the school. 14.5. I remember her red paddle, I think I still have some splinters from it. All of the teachers and staff (shout out to the student success team!) We both retired. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. "A story of rainbows and love" written by Shahastra is helping these kids and adults learn about love from rainbows. May you and yours have safe and enjoyable holidays. Sister Alfonso was my Kindergarten teacher. Once to Dennis LaMontagna and then to a former teacher, Jim Waldorf, at Proviso East High School. Hello and thank you for placing this here. We all then went to Cathedral High School. Saints JFX in Wilmette is a dual-campus Catholic learning community blessed with exceptional resources, motivated teachers, and talented teams dedicated to the unique learning needs of Preschoolers on our St. Joseph Campus and K-8 students on our St. Francis Xavier Campus. An apartment building? It was a great Italian neighborhood. You could be a cousin as I dont know much of anything about my grandmothers family except they were from Gorgoglione, Italy. He was a little ornery. It may have changed but it did not end. Everyone I knew moved away and we no way to connect with them anymore. I graduated in 1959. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. Please share your stories so this school and church will not be forgotten. Do you recall the type of building? Hi just came across this page .Love it. I attended from 1953 to 1961 when we moved to Glen Ellyn sadly at the beginning of my eight grade. We shopped at a little grocery store named Zenas that was in the middle of our block. I will post more memories tomorrow. I remember Brother Silvio giving us instruction on serving Mass and Father Coco being the pastor. St. Francis Xavier School differentiates itself from the other schools based on its philosophy of creating all rounded personalities rather than just lopsided academicians. Bulley & Andrews served as construction manager for the new, 22,300 sq. I remember open hydrants for us to play in and Green Rivers- lime phosphates at the soda fountain on Sacramento. Also, I remember Srs. It has 283 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. 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. Sat, Mar 4. Hello! Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. Presently its being used for administrative purposes. Chicago, IL 60661 We moved out in 1960. We moved to the Austin District of Chicago in 1960. Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. We lived on Polk Street and watched the demolition of the buildings and the construction of the new school with great interest. I recently spoke to Joe Ponce, hes fine. Lots of fun at recess. Joe: I remember your mother. My brother graduated in 1962 and my sister in 1966. Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. assistance and tuition would be kept as affordable as kids. Im Angela Paletta. Lol, precious memories: how the linger! Glad you have joined this group. After mass I would go to the convent with the nuns & have breakfast. We are a community committed to innovative education. Leonora, I graduated in from St. Frances 1953, and also attended school in the rectory and in the church basement until the school was built. All of the above comments about the Sisters and Father Coco and Brother Silvio. In retrospect, not sure that was proper fare for 6th graders, but what a crush we had on Montgomery after that. We had access to Sr Raphaels candy room on the 2nd floor. FXW is innovative, forward thinking and responsive. Peace! Thank you for sharing your memories. I have found two which are Eunice Evans and Derek McGlorthan. I have visited her shrine in Golden Colorado. Alequin/Melendez Family lived in the Cabrini neighborhood from 1953 1966. Ive been reading these postings and remembering those old days. FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. Its been a long time. It was a real community; we knew so many neighbors. Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. I remember the parish carnival every summer and hanging out while the carny workers were setting up the rides and thinking that I would like to work for a carnival when I grew up. I enjoyed the video very muchthank you! This is amazing to see your post. There was a very heavy rain and the hole flooded with maybe 5 or 6 feet of water and the plywood forms were floating around down in the hole. We moved to the Austin District in 1960 when I was in the middle of 5th grade. I had her in kindergarten and I remember to this day how sweet she was. I think I can still remember the beautiful Italian names of at least 10 of my classmates-although there were 50 in a class and one nun! I started looking for school information and had a hard time finding any until now. One of the coolest days of the year at FXW is always the Grade 5 Invention Convention! Fr Lucien gave me a cross on his 25th anniversary as a priest. I also do remember Farther Dufficy. p: 312-466-0700 History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . such wonderful memories. I remember rosemary densa,tommy spinelli. This programplaced selected impoverished inner city children withwelcominghost families for a two-weekvacation in a different environment. I also attend Cabrini along with my siblings Aquanetta, Henry jr. Frank(speedy)and Carolyn. I was in Sr. Teresines class with you. Thats amazing! Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. I wish I knew how to add a photo. He was so funny. are amazing and truly connect with your kids to learn how they learn best. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 491-1600. . Ann Sineni and I were good friends, I remember. andindividual growth of our students in a safe environment. Girometti (not sure if I got the spelling right), Fr Lucky, and Fr Coco. Late Id go back to see my mom & then to school. by!! Joe Carmel in Melrose Park. 630-822-6904. And Sal Paletta-we were in class together. Busy all the time and enjoying the lovely weather and nature down here. When I attended, the street to the north of the church, Francisco, was blocked for recess. I would have graduated I from there in 1964 also but we moved to the Austin district. & Margie Torres. The Student-Teacher Ratio for preschools is reported directly by the school. Funerals . One incident Ill never forget I think it was Sacramento Street where part of the street was blocked with wood traffic horses so the kids could play outside for recess. Those were the days nuns used a ruler to discipline. I remember all the priest and nuns based in these postings.. i remrmber watching the construction of the convent from our Kindergarten windows ..Fr. High School Science and Mathematics Teacher at St Francis Xavier College Greater Melbourne Area. My faith in God and the Catholic church is deep. Coco. If any of my other classmates are out there, please get in touch: I graduated in 1959. It was a beautiful school, parish, convent, and priests and sisters. Early Childhood Elementary Middle School What's Happening Parish. Does anyone remember Mr.Singleton ? After all these years, I still see some of the people from the 53 and 54 classes. Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. My maiden name is laurenzano, we lived at 3032 W. Sacramento. So sad to see what has happened over the years to the neighborhood. I lived at 2818 W Flournoy. I remember Bernice as one of the fastest runners in school (YMCA). Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. The priests and nuns were wonderful, too. If you know of any other Cabrini kids, please invite them to join. I was so proud of my school. I, too, always have fond & colorful memories of our old neighborhood, school, & church. Its great to hear stories about the school. I went there from kindergarten through 8th grade. Do you remember the Bridgeport crew who used to sit in the middle, back end of the Pier Room. I also remember Mary Ann Farinella. Robert Ryan Associate Pastor 847-251-0771 Email It sure would be nice to get alumnae together. I also recall regular teachers coming in to the school. I have great memories of that old neighborhood. I just had to tell you about the 2900 block of Lexington being blocked off for recess. Ill scan them and see if its possible to post them here, or on my facebook page if its not possible to post here. Linda, I was a classmate of yours, graduating from Saint Frances in 1953. Here you can view both the school wide handbook as well as the additional handbook for Middle School students. We also have a Facebook online. The church was so majestic! Hello, Peter, this is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. Ive often wondered what happened to this memorial. Thank you for your comments Nick. Please, Selecting a category below will take you to another page. Hi Rosalie Cant get that type of bread here in Florida, where I now live. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. Sunny Boy Bakery for fresh hot Italian bread, Johnny hot dog stand, Albany butcher, Granada Funeral home, FRed the Florist, Lousies grocery store and many many more. I was also friends with Rosalie Guerrieri and Barbara Elia. Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. I attended Cabrini up to the 6th grade.(1978). As of a year ago, Manley was still in existence as a high school. My Dad and Uncles owned a grocery storeC&C Food Martson the corner of of California and Harrison and I remember the names of so many local merchantslike Sarnos and JVs pharmacy. Went there one year 7th grade.best days of my life in that neighborhood.I will never forget you Frances.god bless all. We all had our special Nuns Sister Henry, Sister Louis, or Sister Phillips. possible. However, if you tackle it methodically, you will get good results. . Leo said to say hello to you. St Francis Xavier is located on the West Side of I-15. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. 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