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Mother of Sorrows High School (main building)
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Courtesy of "A History of Offices, Agencies, & Institutions in the Archdiocese of Chicago"

The History of Blue Island Mother of Sorrows High School for Girls
 
Blue Island (population 23,463) is located in northeastern Illinois. The city sits in south central Cook County and is a south suburb of Chicago. Interstate Highway 57 passes by the east side of town and Blue Island is connected to it by 127th Street. The Soo Line Railroad and the Illinois Central Railroad cross paths in Blue Island. The Calumet Sag Channel river flows by through the southside of town.
 
According to the web address of www.blueislandhistoricalsociety.com and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Island,_Illinois, Blue Island was named because of its location on a ridge that stuck up above the flat prairie land, making it look like an island. The town was originally settled in 1835. Its location made it a great stopping place for travelers heading south from Chicago. The town grew quickly, especially after the addition of the Rock Island Railroad in 1870. 
 
The history of the catholic high school called Mother of Sorrows is in need of research. We have been able to determine that Mother of Sorrows High School for Girls opened in 1954. According to alum Mary Ann Zeszutko (Class of 1973), the following is a brief overview of Mother of Sorrows School:
 
"Mother of Sorrows was founded, funded and operated by the Sisters, Servants of Mary (Mantellates). The convent originally was in Chicago, I think on "Hobie Street," in an Italian neighborhood. The sisters later moved to Blue Island. The grammar school was a boarding and day school, and yes, it was co-ed. Most of the students were boarders. At the time I attended, it was likely because the kids had lost one parent and the other one had to work.

The girls and boys were separated, other than when they were in the classroom. Eating arrangements were in one big room, with the boys' tables on one side, and the girls' tables on the other. I remember that two nuns had charge of all the boys, and two other nuns had charge of all the girls. Incredible strength was shown by those women!

Sr. Raphael told me that the school became "only day" late in the '80's, and the grammar school closed shortly after that.
 
I had heard that the school building was being rented by an "alternative" high school for a while, and that the cafeteria area was rented out as banquet space, but I don't know if this is still true.

I do know that some of the Sisters are still living in their own buildings on the campus."

It was in 1983 that Mother of Sorrows School ceased operations of its high school curriculum.
 
Mother of Sorrows High School for Girls Quick Facts
 
Year opened:                                 1954
Year closed:                                  1983
Mother of Sorrows team nickname:  "Stingers"         
Mother of Sorrows team colors:       Blue & Gold (school colors)
School Fight Song:                         "Dear M.S. High"
                                                                      Submitted by  Margaret M. (Cetera) Gemperline (C '71)
 
                                                     In a beauty spot,
                                                     Near the poplars tall, 
                                                     Where the skies are blue,
                                                     And the songbirds call,
                                                     By Our Lady's daughters we are led
                                                     Through the path of life
                                                     To the goal ahead. 

                                                     Dear M.S. High,
                                                     To you we sing, 
                                                     To you our heartfelt homage bring,
                                                     As the blue and gold
                                                     We with joy unfold,
                                                     And our colors wide we fling!

                                                     We will pledge our love and loyalty anew,
                                                     For united now we stand.
                                                     M.S. High to you
                                                     We will be true, 
                                                     You're the fairest in the land.

Dormitory at Mother of Sorrows
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Courtesy of "A History of Offices, Agencies, and Institutions in the Archdiocese of Chicago"

Athletics
 
Basketball, volleyball, softball, and track were likely offered at the school.  Other sports may also have been offered.  
 
If you have any information you can share, including the missing "quick facts" information listed above, please contact us so we can share it on this page.
 
**From Michelle (Darden) Henderson (Class of 1978):
 
"I was a member of the Stinger's Softball Team and GAA girls athletic association. We wore our T-shirts,pins and jackets proudly. Our gym teacher was our softball coach where we mostly defended our team at Kennedy Park "
 
Memories
 

**From Devra (Wylie) Jensen (Class of 1982):

"I was a member of the graduating class of 1982.  I remember rumors that the school might close but thought it stayed open one more year after I left.  My favorite teacher was Sister Agatha.  She was also my 8th grade teacher at St. Benedict's.  The year I graduated and went to Mother of Sorrows, she followed and taught there too."

**From Lisa Jackubowski (Class of 1983):

"I was in the last graduating class. There were 60 of us in the class, 1983 was the last year the school was opened."

**From Marcia (Schicht) Maurer (Class of 1961):

"I graduated from MSHS in 1961.  I transferred there in 1959 following the closure of St. Louis Academy located in Roseland IL, which closed d/t it being a fire hazard following the inspection of all schools that was mandated after the Holy Angels Grammar School fire in which many children and teachers perished.  I started MSHS as a junior.  Some of my teachers were Mr. Cummings who used to attend St. Michael’s parish in Orland Park so I assume he lived there.  Mrs. Michalski who taught English, Ms. Caputo who taught science.  The Principal was a sister with an Italian name.  Sorry can’t remember it!  We wore a uniform that was a periwinkle blue suit with a white blouse.  Of course we all rolled up our skirts as soon as school let out so that they would be short which was the style then!  There were two curriculums at the time, a college prep and a non-college prep which consisted of learning secretarial skills or homemaking skills.  The honor society was very active as was student government.  We all thought it was a pretty tough school but after being at St. Louis Academy we thought it was heaven b/c it was so beautiful to us.  When you were a junior you were allowed to drive to school if you had a car.  Dances were typically held in the School cafeteria which we decorated to the nines.  Most commonly, the boys from Mendel High School were invited and in fact many MSHS girls had boyfriends form Mendel.  My husband went to Mendel and dated a classmate of mine, but of course, I did not know then that he was to be my future husband!"

*From Billie Landis Nix (e-mail address ggram072@aol.com):
 
"I WAS A BOARDER AT MOTHER OF SORROWS FROM GRADE 3 1954 TO GRADE 5 1957. I STILL HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MY STAY AT THE SCHOOL. I STILL REMEMBER MY BEST FRIEND DONNA MATTEONNI AND HER SISTER JULIA. I CAN STILL PICTURE  THE COMMON ROOMS THE BOYS COMMON ROOMS (WE WEERE ALL ALLOWED TO GO THO THIER DAY ROOM TO WATCH TV ON OCCASSION),THE DINING AREA,THE STAIRWAYS LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS, MOTHER SUPERIORS OFFICE WAS ON THE SECOND FLOOR, I THINK THE CLASSROOMS WERE ON THAT FLOOR ALSO,OUR BEDROOMS WERE ON THE THIRD FLOOR AND WERE ALSO CONNECTED TO ANOTHER BUILDING WHERE THERE WAS ANOTHER LARGE DORM ROOM. THERE WAS AN ATTIC STORAGE AREA THAT WAS FULL OF FURNITURE, THAT WAS ALSO WHERE OUR LOCKERS WITH EXTRA CLOTHING WAS KEPT.  I WOULD LOVE TO SEE PICTURES OR TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT THE SCHOOL."
 
**From Cheryl  L.  S.  Sarna,  M. A., J. D. (Class of 1967):
 
"I attended Mother of Sorrows High School as a student from 1963-1967 and returned there as a teacher in the Fall of 1971 (after graduation from Loyola University).  I taught upper level English courses, many that I developed, and  some of which were  courses in Shakespearean Drama, Greek & Roman Drama, Novels, World Literature, English Literature, American Literature, and Creative Writing.
 
I taught until 1982 (when I graduated from Loyola Law School and began the practice of law). During  the 11 years I was there, I was a teacher and at different times,  Senior Class Moderator, Dean of Discipline; a member of the Advisory Board, and Head of the Attendance Committee; etc.
 
The nuns, Sisters of the Servants of Mary, were a dedicated, hard-working, loving group who genuinely cared for the students.  It was a great place to work and I enjoyed my time there tremendously.  I would like to think I helped some students with their educational endeavors.
 
It was very sad to see that era come to an end. We need more schools like MOS H. S., where learning is stressed, and treating students as part of a family is important.
 
My love to all former faculty, administration and students--you are all terrific!"
 
**From Diane C. Bradford:
 
My aunt was Sister Mary Felicita, the one and only principal Mother of Sorrows High School ever had. Family stories tell us that Sister Felicita and another nun planned the initial layout of the high school, saying “We can put the chapel here, the study hall here, etc.” Sister Felicita was a dynamic and hardworking leader, and an excellent cook. She once was known as the “Julia Child of the Convent.” Standing all of 4’9” tall, she was a bundle of energy, as were all the nuns. They were all very hardworking and dedicated to educating young women. My Mom, who was a non-Catholic and an English war bride, would marvel at the “extras” that went into the nuns’ teaching, such as extra decorating touches in the classrooms you didn’t find in public schools.
 
I remember visiting Sister Felicita and Sister Assuntina (another aunt and the Art and History Teacher) from the time I was a little girl. I then attended Mother of Sorrows High School from 1958 to 1962 and our graduating class was just over 100 girls. The whole school at that time was about 400 students. I loved school from a very young age and the education I received at Mother of Sorrows was a very good foundation for my later career. I went on to Roosevelt University and DePaul University. I have warm fond memories of my classmates and high school days there.
 
I understand the alternative school has now or will soon close and the property sold to a developer for senior housing. The remaining nuns may have gone to St. George’s in Tinley Park. The last I knew, Sister Gabriele was still there, little Sister Agnes passed away, Sisters Felicita and Assuntina have passed away as well. The little congregation did not have many nuns left. It is a shame because they did such good work!"
   
**From Penelope (Penny) A. Eller (Class of 1968):.  
 
"Here are the snippets of things I remember:

Does anyone remember Billy the dwarf janitor?   He was so creepy he would stand under the stairwells trying to look up our skirts.  
Speaking of uniforms, there's nothing better than a wool skirt and jacket, and white blouse in the summer.
We always celebrated St. Joseph's Day, March 19, not St. Patrick's Day because the order of nuns were Italian.
I played the Baritone B flat in the band with Sister Christina.
Little Sister Agnes and tall and mean St. Concetta,who left the order after we graduated.  I think Sister Christina also left and one other nun that year.
Sister Philip ran the library.
The little nuns who cooked for the cafeteria and they made the best pizza I ever tasted.
Decorating for all the dances.
Having the Mendel boys as our brother school.  
Taking the CTA and Bluebird buses to school, no special buses for us.
Father/Daughter dances.
I remember Mr. Malkas, the first male teacher, who taught History, and I do remember all the girls had crushes on Mr. Dzik, I think he taught English.
Mrs. Buck was one of the gym teachers, I was made the roving center, playing only girls rules on the court.  And, the showers never seemed to work.  
One thing I must disagree with is Diane Bradford's comment that Sister Felicity was the 'one and only principal' for Mother of Sorrows HS.  Sister Mary Marguerite was the principal while I was in school.  
At the time my best friends were Chesterine Gerez (deceased), Debbie Brown, and Kathy Shimkus.
I wasn't the only Penelope in our class there was also Penelope Thusing.
The last memory is very sad, the summer after we graduated Karen Kuschell was killed in an automobile accident coming back from Ill. State."
                      
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