2009 Annual Report For The Women Of - Rosati-Kain High School

Rosati-Kain High School
ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2 | 3
The 2008-2009 school year brought both blessings and challenges to Rosati-Kain High
School. As a community, we had the opportunity to live our mission in times of happiness and
thanksgiving, and in times of loss. From the unexpected death of a teacher, to welcoming a new
archbishop and making preparations for the 100th Anniversary, R-K’s students, staff, alumnae and
administrators experienced a year of transition and hope.
In December, a few days before Christmas, R-K lost a teacher and supporter when Mrs. Marsha
Korte passed away suddenly. At a memorial service in January, Sr. Joan told the students, staff, and
former faculty that had gathered that “Right now, it feels like things will never return to normal.
But they will – it will just be a new normal.” In memory of Mrs. Korte’s 31 years of service to R-K,
her former classroom has been named in her honor and a scholarship has been established in her
name. While her death was a great loss for Rosati-Kain, her legacy of service and dedication to our
community will always be remembered with gratitude.
Rosati-Kain made numerous improvements to the campus and communication structure this year,
including a full website redesign and installing a Giving Garden at the Lindell Blvd. entrance. Our
web site, www.rosati-kain.org underwent a full evaluation and redesign in the spring semester, and
now features an interactive calendar, an expanded alumnae section and our current recruitment
video. After summer break began, a Giving Garden was added to the landscaping at the front of the
building, featuring engraved paving bricks and a granite center stone with the Rosati-Kain High
School crest. Individual bricks are inscribed with the names of members of the Caritas Society,
those who have chosen to remember R-K in their wills and estate planning.
Early in March the R-K Alumnae Association met to celebrate a happy occasion: the 95th birthday
of Mrs. Ann Meyer, a long time member of the Alumnae Board and benefactor of Rosati-Kain
High School. Ann graduated in 1932, and has worked in various positions with the Alumnae
Association, including as manager of the Association’s scholarships. Ann’s dedication to the school
is an inspiration to her fellow alumnae, and continues to serve as an example of R-K’s lifelong
impact on its students. To continue honoring Ann Meyer’s work at Rosati-Kain, room 9 (the
“Alumnae Room”) has been named in her honor.
On a chilly April morning, it was announced that the Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson would
become the Archbishop of St. Louis – and that R-K was his first visit! Around 9:00 a.m. he arrived
at school to address the students and staff at an assembly and prayer service. “I know that each of
you has many gifts, and I look forward to being your Archbishop for many years,” Carlson said.
“Hopefully we can share those gifts and talents together, moving forward in the body of Christ as
we make sure that Rosati-Kain is around for a long, long time.” In June, R-K hosted several events
connected to the installation, including a luncheon for bishops and two receptions.
As Rosati-Kain looks forward to the 100th Anniversary celebration in 2011-2012, we remain
committed to our mission of educating young women by supporting them in their faith and
challenging them in the classroom. Your support of the R-K annual fund is an investment in
the entire R-K community, which is today a diverse group of students, staff, former faculty and
alumnae that are living and working throughout the world