St. Katharine's School Page

St. Katharine's School Page Historical views of St. Katharine's School for girls. We are about gathering and sharing our memories and knowledge of the school's 130 year history.

Founded 1884. Founded as a school for girls in 1884 by the Episcoplal Church, the school survived many changes in society, but was eary on considered a top academic institution during the 30 years of Sr. Ester’s leadership. It was always a boarding school. By 1972 the school had admitted boys,moved to Bettendorf , Iowa , and changed its name to Rivermont Collegiant.

Happy Birthday to Leo Schubert, former teacher. Headmistress Polly ARP and fellow teacher Barbara Finkbiner changed the ...
04/22/2023

Happy Birthday to Leo Schubert, former teacher. Headmistress Polly ARP and fellow teacher Barbara Finkbiner changed the curriculum to a more progressive one. Leo went on to teach at colleges and is still active in the community.

Easter Sunday.
04/09/2023

Easter Sunday.

St. Margaret’s Hall. The school purchased it from the Renwick family. it is now an entertainment venue.
03/07/2023

St. Margaret’s Hall. The school purchased it from the Renwick family. it is now an entertainment venue.

The old chapel, now a common room. Thisarchitectural gem inside and out, was a peaceful place for energetic students, K-...
03/07/2023

The old chapel, now a common room. This
architectural gem inside and out, was a peaceful place for energetic students, K- 12

Lest we forget! Of course, most of us have forgotten a lot more than that! Remember that feeling when singing that song ...
07/19/2022

Lest we forget!

Of course, most of us have forgotten a lot more than that!

Remember that feeling when singing that song , all together? I do!

In celebration of summer…..gardens at the school. These photos are circa 1919 or so.
07/19/2022

In celebration of summer…..gardens at the school. These photos are circa 1919 or so.

Oldest known picture of the chapel, ( St. Ann’s)
05/14/2022

Oldest known picture of the chapel, ( St. Ann’s)

My own third grade class on the teeter tooter! I am 5th from the left. Three others are current members of the current ...
12/20/2021

My own third grade class on the teeter tooter! I am 5th from the left. Three others are current members of the current Alumni group. Judy Hunter was my best pal…..anyone know her?
The boys were Grant Moss and Phil Vernon, ( 5th from right) an Alumni local.
Debbie Deborah Kutsunis, second from left, is also a local alum, and my good friend back then.

Ever wonder about the many buildings on the SKS campus? Here is the chronology. Notice the nickname for the tennis court...
12/20/2021

Ever wonder about the many buildings on the SKS campus?
Here is the chronology.
Notice the nickname for the tennis court and summer house. Extensive research yeilds no obvious clues ! 😃

8 mm film of the 1908 May Fete. Going to take a special technique to , or they will crumbe.
12/20/2021

8 mm film of the 1908 May Fete. Going to take a special technique to , or they will crumbe.

10/03/2021

Some news. The two St Katharine’s Alumni pages are back.

Best St. Katherine’s postcard ever!
10/03/2021

Best St. Katherine’s postcard ever!

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Davenport, IA
52803

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