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Chester BurtonCaroline Raasch Alquist, Ph.D. '00One of my fondest memories of Ursuline was the time spentin Mr. Burton’s Chemistry class. Between labs, lecture, andassisting in the lab with fellow classmate, Tyler Mitter '00,chemistry was the most memorable course of my high schooleducation. Chemistry has never come easy to me, but Mr. Burton’squirky attitude, patience, and fun-loving approach to allthings frustrating helped me to stick with science throughoutmy life. I attribute surviving many difficult college and graduatecourses by remembering his words of encouragement.“Life ain’t easy for a boy named Sue,” and the correct usage ofthe word “facetious” always come to mind when I feel overwhelmedby new material. Instructors like Mr. Burton helpedme get to where I am today: graduating from Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center as an M.D., Ph.D. in May. Istart my Pathology residency July 1st in New Orleans, LA, andonly hope to pay forward some of the great educational experiencesI received at Ursuline Academy by remaining inan academic institution.Sister St. Charles Carlin (d. 1952)Rosemary Dulle Lutmer '47I am a 1947 graduate of Ursuline. It was a wonderfulschool then and still is. One of my favorite teachers wasSr. St. Charles. She was an excellent Latin teacher.She was very stately and had complete control of her class.She was admired by all the girls. I truly enjoyed my Latinclasses because of her.A Memory of MusicMargaret Berning Wais '42Below is a memory I recall from Ursuline where I graduatedin 1942. We had 21 girls in what was believed to be the largesta class ever would be. Famous last words! One of my fondestmemories is the record playing “Begin the Beguine.” How wewould all dance in the hall above the steps connecting theclassrooms. I’m sure there are a lot more memories, but thatcomes to my mind at this time. My two sisters, JeanneBerning Connor '40 and Patricia Berning Wood '46,my two daughters, Mary Wais Rosselot '65 and Amy WaisGiffin '77, my daughter-in-law Chris Darr Wais '70, mysister-in-law Sally Wais Shipp '48 are all Ursuline graduates.Sister Gabriel Behler (d. 2009)Peggy Messerschmidt Sutherland '52All I can say is Sr. Gabriel was my favorite teacher. When Iwas in grade school, we went to her family’s house to say therosary once a week. Of course, that was during the war. I wasvery happy to see Sr. Gabriel when I got to Ursuline!Sister St. Charles Carlin (d. 1952)Patty Winter Long '46Favorite memory, there are so many. Twelve years at Ursulinewill never be forgotten. My Latin teacher, Sr. St. Charles, wasstately and somewhat formidable. She taught us so much aboutan ancient language: translate and think of the meaning of thewords. Today I watch “Jeopardy” and often the question involvesa Latin quote or the root of the word. How do I know theanswer? Thank you, Sr.St. Charles!18 VOICES SUMMER 2011
Sister Marie Mercurio (d. 2000)Lyn Niehaus Brunemann '53Although all of the Ursulines are very special to me,it was Sr. Marie who developed in me my lasting love ofmusic. She was an enthusiastic little bundle of energy who waslike the Energizer Bunny in the TV commercials. It was hardnot to be as devoted to anything she was fervent about. Shewas a great fan of St. Joseph, and I don’t believe he ever saidno to anything she asked him.Sister Merici Moss (d. 1982)Andrea Zern Brennan '57My absolute favorite teacher was Sr. Merici. She was my biologyteacher my junior year, then my home ec teacher my senioryear. It was a bumpy relationship my junior year, as I wasfailing the class, but when I went to her and asked for help, shegave me 20 research questions that required I go to the schoollibrary before and after school until they were accomplished.As a result, we got to know each other and I appreciated hergiving me another chance. I finished with a B. That was thebeginning of a 25-year relationship. The day I was married in'62, I stopped by Oak Street at an assigned time and severalnuns were in the driveway waiting for our arrival. From there,she and I walked down the chapel aisle and placed a flower atthe statue of the Blessed Mother. I visited her often and afterthe Sisters were permitted more freedom, she wrote and said,“Andie, I can come and visit you for four days.” I wonderedwhat I was going to do with her for four days! It was marvelousand my four children loved her. The following year was aseven-day visit and the third year was eleven days. It was sospecial! I loved her dearly.Sr. Gabriel and Sr. Joan even came for an overnight visitwhen they brought Sr. Merici to Chicago. When we receivedthe phone call that she was found dead in her room, myhusband and I were a mess. We drove to Brown County forthe funeral. I was crying so hard Sr. Gabriel had to lead meaway from the grave. That was a very sad day for us. She wasdelightful.JOYgraceACHIEVEMENTcommunityspiritualitySTRENGTHgRATITUDEVOICES SUMMER 201119
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