Timeline
The Vision Begins 1928-62
1942-1943
In June 1942, the Alma Mater was introduced to the St. Luke's community. The music and lyrics for the song are scribed by Dr. Kidd. When questioned about it, he admits it has been his ambition to write an Alma Mater for St. Luke's. As written in the June 1942 Sentinel, "This song will undoubtedly take an important place in the life of the School. The tune is very beautiful, and the words are appropriate." Though not found in the School archive, the music to the Alma Mater was played from memory by former French teacher Doug Cooper in 2004, and transcribed by Music teacher Bob Leinbach. The original melody was arranged for voices by Bob Leinbach and Music Department Chair Dale Griffa and is sung in four parts by the St. Luke's Chorale and Chorus.
The intramural teams named the Maroons and Grays are reestablished. From the June 1943 Sentinel Commencement issue, "When gasoline rationing went into effect last fall, it became apparent that athletic contests with other schools were 'out' for the duration. To meet this situation and also to follow the government's suggestion that every boy in school participate in some kind of athletic activity, the Grays and Maroons were organized.
Community service was expected of the St. Luke's students as they supported the country from the home front.
The intramural teams named the Maroons and Grays are reestablished. From the June 1943 Sentinel Commencement issue, "When gasoline rationing went into effect last fall, it became apparent that athletic contests with other schools were 'out' for the duration. To meet this situation and also to follow the government's suggestion that every boy in school participate in some kind of athletic activity, the Grays and Maroons were organized.
Community service was expected of the St. Luke's students as they supported the country from the home front.
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
hear our voices clear,
Singing of they glory and the
name we hold so dear.
Days may come, and days may go,
yet hearts will beat for thee.
To St. Luke's, our Alma Mater, loyal be.
In the morning of our lives
we heed thy kindly call,
Working, playing, thinking,
praying in this hallowed hall.
As the years pass by,
those days return in memory.
Hail, St. Luke's, our Alma Mater,
hail to thee.
hear our voices clear,
Singing of they glory and the
name we hold so dear.
Days may come, and days may go,
yet hearts will beat for thee.
To St. Luke's, our Alma Mater, loyal be.
In the morning of our lives
we heed thy kindly call,
Working, playing, thinking,
praying in this hallowed hall.
As the years pass by,
those days return in memory.
Hail, St. Luke's, our Alma Mater,
hail to thee.
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 40 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
