History

Holy Trinity
School
History September 1950-2005

Holy Trinity School first began when three Catholic sisters, Mary Agatha, Mary Antona, and Mary Rosanne were asked to start a school. It first opened in September of 1950. That year, the sisters taught the first five grades.

In June 1954 the first class of eighteen students completed their elementary education at Holy Trinity School. At that time the school's enrollment was about 433 children. Their teachers were nuns only.

In 1960 about 62 children were in each class. At that time there were three parish priests.The students never left the room for other classes. There were no special classes such as gym, spanish, computer, art, or music. All of the students went home for lunch and then walked or were driven back to school at 1:00pm. As today, students wore uniforms. However, the uniforms for girls did not include pants, and boys had to wear ties. Sports were limited: cheerleading for girls and basketball for boys.

The eight grade class of 1981 was the first to plant a tree on school grounds which has become a tradition for each succeeding eight grade class as a part of their graduation activities.

The school mascot remains the tiger and the school colors are blue and gold.
Sister Noreen George was principal at HTS for the longest time (1979-1997).
Other principals include......
Sister Charlene(1972-1973)
Miss Teresa A. Doolin(1974-1978)
(Sister Noreen George)
Mr Kenneth Ucho (1998-1999),
and currently Dr. Peter Zika(2000-...).

We would like to continue to expand the information about our school's history. If you are a Holy Trinity School alumnae and have information to add please send it to: Joan Lenard Holy Trinity School 108 South Linden Westmont, IL 60559 or e-mail your name and information to htstech@home.com