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The History of Sacred Heart High School @ Oakley & Huron

Chicago (population approximately 2,800,000) is situated in the far northeastern portion of Illinois in the heart of Cook County. Highways leading to and from Chicago include I-55, I-57, I-88, I-90, and I-94. Several railways also take you into the nation's third largest city.

Lake Michigan serves as Chicago's eastern border and was vital (and still is today) to Chicago's early growth and economy.The area in which Chicago is located was first settled in the very early 1800's. The mouth of the Chicago River at Lake Michigan served as an important waterway from the east to the west.

The town was organized in 1832 and chartered as a city in 1837. Chicago's population that year was 4,180. By the late 1800's, Chicago was a boom town, the population increasing at a rapid rate. Along with this boom came the need for education. Residents saw to it that their children were given many opportunities. Along with the growth of public schools came the establishment of several private and parochial schools.

The existance of the Sacred Heart High School at Oakley Avenue and Huron Street was a short one. This two-year co-educational school opened in 1939 by the Reverend Monsignor Victor Blanhunka. Both academic and commercial courses were offered during it's existance.

The school did not have a large enrollment, and was only open until June 1940. The remaining students were transferred to St. Joseph High School on Hermitage Avenue.

Our good friend Michael M. tells us about the school:

"The two teachers during the short life of Sacred Heart High School on Huron Street were very popular with their students. The first-year class was taught by Sister M. Constance Skamla, who later served the Order as a nurse and who died on June 24, 1985. The advanced class was taught by the very much beloved Sister M. Ivana Flajnik. Sister Ivana also taught for more than twenty years at St. Procopius High School on Allport, where again she was very much loved by her students. She died at the convent in Joliet on May 28, 1998."

 

FACTS ABOUT SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL (Oakley & Huron)

Year opened: 1939

Year closed: 1940

School colors: Red & White

School song: unknown

ACTIVITIES

We are unaware that there were any extra-curricular activities for the students at Sacred Heart at Oakley and Huron during it's brief existance, although it may be easy to imagine that they enjoyed things outside of study to round out their high school careers. We are curious as to what the students did to stay involved at the school.

MEMORIES

**From Francesca Anatra:
 
"I attended this school from 1957 to 1965. The Franciscan sisters (nuns) were in the convent next door and taught the classes. Each classroom held 2 classes. The rectory was behind the school and at the time I attended, the pastor was Father Frank Koszjak.
 
I have commencement booklets from 1962 to 1967. The church was below the school and we had to attend Mass every morning before school started. The school colors were red and white. During the month of May, the girls wore beanies to church that were blue and white to honor the Virgin Mary. The rest of the time, I wore a red and white beanie in church. Still have one of each."
 
From Diane Tartol Faubl:
 

"I attended this school from 1949-1957. The principal was Sister Vitalis. Sr. Isalella was the music teacher. Keyboard Junior was a booklet we received from time to time. My grandfather, Anton Trtol, served as janitor for a while. It is now a condominium."

CAN YOU PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION TO US....

about the history of Sacred Heart High School at Oakley and Huron in Chicago? If so, here's your chance to let us know. We enjoy hearing about the school history, activities, memories created, and photos of the school. Please send them to us at dr.veeman@gmail.com or thru the mail at:

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