Twins (and Triplets) at Saint Stanislaus
1976 vs. 2018
Copy of original 1976 article
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In 2018, sophomore Prentice Wallace learned about the school's archives and remembered that his father had a copy of 1976 article about Saint Stanislaus at home. The article highlighted the seven sets of twins attending SSC that year. Prentice's father Joel Wallace, class of 1977, and his brother Johnny were one of the sets of twins featured.
Mr. Joel Wallace thoughtfully donated the article to the school. That year, Saint Stanislaus happened to again have seven sets of twins or triplets. English teacher Mr. Josh Foremant photographed the students recreating the poses from the 1976 article. In October of that year, The Sea Coast Echo ran photos of those students and an accompanying article, all featured below. Prentice Wallace holding the original copy
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“Sometimes one imagines a case of double vision at St. Stanislaus, a junior-senior high school operated here since 1854 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.” That opening line from a 1976 article about the seven sets of twins at SSC that year rings true again today, with seven sets of twins or triplets currently attending Saint Stanislaus, seen in the accompanying photos. Not included is senior Kade Wittman whose twin sister Anna attends Our Lady Academy.
A copy of the original article (published by the South Mississippi Sun, now The Sun Herald) made its way back to campus last year when sophomore Prentice Wallace learned about the school’s archives and mentioned them to his father, Joel Wallace, SSC Class of 1977. Mr. Wallace and his twin brother Johnny were featured in the article, and thanks to his cousin Marion Davis, he had an original copy.
Mr. Wallace donated the article to Saint Stanislaus last year. He says he remembers taking the 1976 photo “like it was yesterday.” “Not only were we seven sets of twins at SSC, but we were all like family. We all knew each other and shared a oneness as Rock-A-Chaws.”
Because of his generosity and that of many others, the school’s archives continue to grow following a total loss of the original archives during Hurricane Katrina. Other alumni have donated old yearbooks, report cards, photos and other school memorabilia. Other donations have come from children of former students, former faculty or staff, and sometimes, complete strangers. A couple in Carriere recently found a bound set of 1930s school newspapers in their barn, and were thoughtful enough to return it to the school.
“Saint Stanislaus has been an important part of Bay St. Louis and the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1854,” says Daniel Grieves, Alumni Director. “We are grateful to be able to rebuild our archives, and to again have resources that remind us of our school’s unique history.”
Sea Coast Echo - October 13, 2018
A copy of the original article (published by the South Mississippi Sun, now The Sun Herald) made its way back to campus last year when sophomore Prentice Wallace learned about the school’s archives and mentioned them to his father, Joel Wallace, SSC Class of 1977. Mr. Wallace and his twin brother Johnny were featured in the article, and thanks to his cousin Marion Davis, he had an original copy.
Mr. Wallace donated the article to Saint Stanislaus last year. He says he remembers taking the 1976 photo “like it was yesterday.” “Not only were we seven sets of twins at SSC, but we were all like family. We all knew each other and shared a oneness as Rock-A-Chaws.”
Because of his generosity and that of many others, the school’s archives continue to grow following a total loss of the original archives during Hurricane Katrina. Other alumni have donated old yearbooks, report cards, photos and other school memorabilia. Other donations have come from children of former students, former faculty or staff, and sometimes, complete strangers. A couple in Carriere recently found a bound set of 1930s school newspapers in their barn, and were thoughtful enough to return it to the school.
“Saint Stanislaus has been an important part of Bay St. Louis and the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1854,” says Daniel Grieves, Alumni Director. “We are grateful to be able to rebuild our archives, and to again have resources that remind us of our school’s unique history.”
Sea Coast Echo - October 13, 2018