Early Wilcox History
What railway line helped Wilcox grow in its early years?
Soo line rail road
What did Pere Murray believe every student deserved?
Dignity
What is the name of the school Murray built?
Notre Dame
What did the boys fix
Dishes
Why was farming so important to Wilcox in the early years?
Farming was of the main source of income and growth
Why did Murray care about serving food on plates?
He wanted the boys to feel respected
Was the school rich or poor in the early days?
Poor
What did they organize
The Kitchen
Which religious leader helped establish Catholic institutions in the area?
Archbishop Mathieu (head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Regina)
What did Murray think small details (like plates) taught?
Pride and self worth and it taught to have car for the little habits
Who was the professor Murray convinced to come teach?
Denis Soleroz
What were the bunk cars called
The Rex and tee hee
What group of women played a key role in building early schools and convents?
The sisters of St. Louis
Why didn’t Murray want money from the Archdiocese (Think of it like a large region made up of many smaller local churches).
He didn’t want anyone controlling the school
Why was Notre Dame important during the Depression?
It gave students education when times were hard
What inspired classroom decorations
Greek and Roman history
How did Protestants and Catholics manage to get along in early Wilcox?
They cooperated socially and shared community life.
What did Murray rely on to keep the school going?
Faith
What kind of buildings were used to start the college?
Old buildings and bunk cars
What magazine did Murray start
The Laocoon