About Us: History:
1926	Fr. J.B. Culeman voices need for a central high school.
1931	Msgr. Durkin purchases six acres from W.L. Velie estate for $6,500.
1931-45	The Depression followed by wartime and post-war labor and material shortages delayed  building of the school.
1945	Building Fund Campaign begins.
1947	Msgr. Durkin picks the name "Alleman" in honor of Rev. John George Alleman, O.P., a native of Alsace Lorraine.
1948	Archbishop Schlarman blesses and places cornerstone on August 15.
1949	Amieto Cardinal Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to the United States, dedicates the school.
	Alleman opens its doors on September 12, 1949. Enrollment was 571. The faculty included 9 BVM Sisters of Charity, 4 Franciscans, 4 Priests, 7 Benedictines, 2 Dominicans and 4 lay personnel.
1953	Viatorian priests join staff.
1957	Add 8 classrooms and counseling offices. Booster Club erects Athletic Building. Capacity up to 1,200 students. Parking lot extended.
1963-65	South Wing added, which includes 14 rooms and 2 study halls.
1966	Mosaic added to west wall of newest wing. It was created by Sister Mary Alexia, OSB, and project advisor, Father George Wuellner.
1967	Residence (27 rooms) and Chapel added.
	Viatorians assume responsibility for operation and administration of Alleman. Diocese  retains ownership of Alleman.
1973	Faculty Advisory Council created.
1978	Capital Endowment Drive, "A Design for Tomorrow," begins.
1979	Casey Gym added.
1992-97	"In Pursuit of Excellence," first combined-capital-campaign drive for all five Illinois Quad-Cities Catholic Schools: Alleman, Jordan, Seton, St. Anne and St. Mary's.
1998	Father Alleman roses transported from St. Joseph's Church in Fort Madison, Iowa, and St. James Church in St. Paul, Iowa, to Alleman High School.
	50th Anniversary of Alleman. Theme: "A Strong Past - A Promising Future."
1999	Gym lobby is expanded to include a commons addition.
	The house located just south of the student parking lot is purchased and torn down in order to expand the parking lot to 152 spaces.
2000	In August, Alleman announces the acquisition of 25 acres, located off John Deere Road, for the construction of athletic fields.
	In September, the lower 17 acres of the Alleman Athletic Complex, located at 1001 52nd Ave, Moline, Illinois, are developed to include two baseball diamonds, two softball diamonds, a soccer field and a practice-football field.
	In September, the Dr. Tracy Spaeth Performing Arts Center opens. The 620-seat facility also includes a basement athletic facility.
	In November, the Alleman Athletic Building ("The Barn") is torn down and the football field is expanded to regulation size.
2001	Alleman Athletic Complex officially dedicated.

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