1896 school

Sister Hilaria was one of the first sisters to teach at the school. She wrote in a letter..."Father Rhode greeted us upon our arrival in Rockefeller (now Mundelein). We were escorted to a small house consisting of a kitchen, living room, bedroom and a one room school. Despite some hardships, we had many consolations and found the people and children of Fremont appreciative, responsive and affectionate."

		St. Mary school opened in 1896 under the direction of the School Sisters of St. Francis. The 3rd boy from left is holding a chalkboard with 1896 on it - making this the 1st official class picture.



The building used for the school was the original church referred to in Kunigunda Wagner's letters. It was dismantled, moved and reconstructed on its new location beside the church built in 1889 .

	Sister Hilaria was one of the first sisters to teach at the school. She wrote in a letter..."Father Rhode greeted us upon our arrival in Rockefeller (now Mundelein). We were escorted to a small house consisting of a kitchen, living room, bedroom and a one room school. Despite some hardships, we had many consolations and found the people and children of Fremont appreciative, responsive and affectionate."