St Josephs Academy - La Lumiere Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1948 volume:

La Lumicro Saint Josephs Academy Prescott, Arizona 19 4 8 r t i• , . • To Our Beloved Bishop Most Reverend Bernard T. Espelage, O.F.M., this volume of D.D. La Lumiere is affectionately dedicated by the class of 1948 Graduating Class 1948 Lenora May Comstock Senior class president Editor of Academy Chimes, '47; La Lumiere, '48 Quill and Scroll Angel in Christmas play Nature was here so lavish of her store That she bestow'd until she had no more. lane Callaway Senior class vice-president Football Queen Mary Lou in senior play Her smile was prodigal of summery shine Gaily persistent—like a morn in June. Florence Tyree Senior class secretary-treasurer First editor of Academy Chimes St. Joseph in Christmas play Then on! Then on! Where duty leads My course be onward still. Mary Helen Dunphy Sodality prefect Quill and Scroll Mrs. Woods in Spring Madness' All her excellences stand in her so silently as if they had stolen upon her without her knowledge. Marjorie Gegg Twice first-prize winner of V.F.W. essay con- tests Quill and Scroll . . . Editor of La Lumiere, '47; Academy Chimes, '48 Sodality cell Stellar role in Spring Madness Of all those arts in which the wise excel Nature's chief masterpiece is writing well. Bonnie Jean Humphrey Winner of '46 G.A.A. pin Merry in Christmas play Janice in Spring Madness She is calm because she is the mistress of her subject—the secret of self-possession. Veronica Keeney Vice-prefect of sodality Sodality cell Quill and Scroll Julie in senior play Her heart was in her work, and the heart giveth grace unto every act. Nancy Lane Queen Isabella in Columbus Day play Reader in Book Week program Janet in Spring Madness But that, which fairest is, but few behold Her mind, adorn'd with virtues manifold. Therese McGovern Narrator in Columbus Day program Outstanding winner in ticket-selling contests Helen in Spring Madness A face with .gladness overspread Soft smiles by human kindness bred. Rita Rutigliano G.A.A. president Cheer leader Le Cercle Francois president Sodality cell Shirley in senior play 'The intellect of the wise is like glass; it admits the light of heaven and reflects it. Gamell Van Landingham Cheer leader Le Cercle Francois Francine in Spring Madness Never a moment idle, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 194b Dispensing with the usual formalities connected with the drawing up of wills, we feel that the substitution of a simple explanation of our purpose in writing this document will be sufficient, especially since the superiority of the present class over any which have graduated in the past is obvious. Amid the great rejoicing that accompanies the feeling of accomplishment that one gets at grad- uation there is mingled also a sense of regret at leaving companions with whom we have associated during our high school years and at parting with our dear Alma Mater After a great deal of thoughtful consideration, we of the Senior Class of 1948 have decided that we will bequeath to the Junior Class (which is soon to take our place), in our last will and testament, the traits of character which we possess and which we feel would enable them to attain the high standard which we have set wtfh our abundant supply of wisdom. Should they not be able to handle these gifts, they will be put in reserve to be kept for a more appreciative class. To the same Junior Class we will our places in the “A group on all the charts, our places by the windows in all the classes, our reputation as the most dignified seniors ever known to have graced the halls of S. J. A. To the Sophomore Class, our ability to overcome all sophomoric ways in time to become serious- minded seniors, our thoughtfulness in remembering all the cautions given by our teachers throughout the four years of high school. To the Freshman Class, our athletic acumen, especially in volleyball, our places in the Glee Club, and our promptitude in getting our assignments in for the Chimes long before the dead-line. To the Eighth Grade, our adaptibility in promptly adjusting ourselves to high school routine, les- sons. and activities. Our individual bequests follow: I. Florence Tyree, bequeath to Grace Stephens, my quiet, gentle manner especially in carrying ladders. To Joan Rice, with great soiroy I part with my half of the mop. broom, cleaning solvent, soap, polish, and last, but certainly not least, the polisher. To Bob Loftus. I leave a new bicycle so he will have an extra to lend out. To Bob Molner. I forfoit my curly hair. May he make it look better than I did. I. Jane Callaway, will my book. 'Texas Brags to Bessie Letzring so that she will acquire a better ap- preciation for the Best State in the Union. To Mary Frank, I bequeath my athletic ability. To Winnifred Van Landingham, I give my naturally curly hair. To Katherine Lewis. I leave my bottle of Pollen X. I, Nora May Comstock, will to Betty Troncy my love for dogs. To Frank Zunick, I will my ability to get my homework in on time. To Loraine Hafford. I will Effie's glamorous attire. To my brother. Bill, I will my ability to lose bets. 1. Margie Gegg, will to Chuck Blair, my fiddle. I haven't any use for it. To Agnes Johnson. I give more of those precious red-hots. To Carol Barbour, I leave my ability to tan in spots. To Bob Molner, I will my driving ability. I. Garnell Van Landingham, will to Barbara Barka. my bottle of peroxide. To Jack Johangten, I will my typing ability. To Charles Lane, I give my masterful mind in science. To Joan Boes, I will my short name. I. Mary Helen Dunphy, will to Betty Troncy. all my pins. To Barbara Walsh, my ability to keep on pitch when singing alto. To Gladys Scott, I will my Bathing Beauty personality. Nora May, Nancy, and I pass our good records on to Bill, Perpy. and Jim. I. Rita Rutigliano. will to Jimmy Dunphy, my penmanship. To Audrey Northam, I leave my western accent since I won't be needing it in Brooklyn. To Barbara Walsh, I give my ability as a pianist. To Gladys Scott, I will my tennis racket. She asked for it. I. Bonnie Jean Humphrey, bequeath my height to Richard Herb. To Jeanette Simpson. I will my flashlight for those very tempting midnight snacks. To Bessie Letzring. I will my long, thick hair since she is going to spend her summer in Phoenix. To my sister, Frieda Ludwig, I bequeath my high position as president of the Pop Club. I. Nancy Lane, will to Marilyn Wedepohl, my date for the prom. To Jimmie Dunphy. I give my part in the senior play: To Audrey Northam, I will my linguistic ability in French and Latin. To Betty Troncy, I leave my seat in the physics class. I. Veronica Keeney, will to Iowana, my hair clippers. To Bill Comstock and Bob Loftus. I will my ability to keep the journalism class in constant uproar. I will Julie Harris' long line to Faye Halliburton. Margie, Bonnie Jean, and I will next year's Spanish II class a clock so they will be on time as we were not. I. Terry McGovern, will my complete set of American History notes to the highest bidder. To my sister. Pat, I give a step ladder. My uniform. I leave to Beverly Buirge. My ability to do chemistry five minutes before the bell rings. I bequeath to Jeanette Simpson. JUNIORS Audrey Northarn Joan Rice ..... Dorothy Bourg Charles Blair .... James Dunphy Jack Johangten Agnes Johnson Bessie Letzrinq Iowana Phillips .......................President . . . . Vice-President .........................Secretary ......................Treasurer Jeannette Simpson Grace Stevens Betty Troncy Marilyn Wedepohl Frank Zunick SOPHOMORES Barbara Walsh .... Bill Comstock..................... Gladys Scott...................... Barbara Barka Beverly Buirge Ruth DeMeyer Mary Frank Jeanne Grier Faye Halliburton ........................President Vice-President . . . Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Herbella Charles Lane Patricia McGovern Bob Molner Bob Loftus Ruth Ann Sherman FRESHMEN Martha Carson Frieda Ludwig Loraine Hafiord . . Pansy Ambrose Joan Boes Richard Herb ......................President ......................Secretary ......................Treasurer Kathryn Lewis Winnifred Van Landingham Michael Yankowicz EIGHTH GRADE Carol Barbour Phyllis Bourg Suzanne Ensminger Bonnie Jean Goughner Theresa Herb Frances Kelly Betty Rose McNeil Mary Pat Mitchell Rosemary Smith Molly Thompson John Blair Joseph Denham Emil Federigni Bob Hamlin SEVENTH GRADE Beth Champie Carmen Coennen Dorothy Crowe Mary Hamlin Marietta Jones Mary Phillips Billie Jean Sorsby David Blair Bob Comstock Carter Dalke Bob Phillips Richard Shamrell Norbert Wedepohl SIXTH GRADE Ruby Boes Elizabeth Blair Mary Alice Garcia Margaret Herb Joyce Lane June Mitchell Claire Kay Scholey Cordelia Scholey Dorothy Stack Dorothy Yankowicz Richard Contreras Joseph McNally Douglas Phillips FIFTH GRADE Louise Blair Josephine Diaz Carolyn Johnson Lucille McCoy Margaret Molnei Vicki Young Robert Aragon Leonard Casteneda Tommy Comstock Russel! Curry Billy Pat Edwards Tommy Loftus Billy Shamrell FOURTH GRADE Martha Benegas Helen Blair Darleen Clark Frances Herb Mykell Ann Hogin Mary Sharp Ruth Mane Weston Dennis Dalke Barry Del Rae Anthony Garcia Bertrand McLard Jerry McNally Joseph Phillips John Ravetto Arthur Savoini Charles Weston THIRD GRADE Barbara Barton Kay Blair Barbara Braito Mary Ellen Brown Dana May Hall Catherine Oakley Norine Parker Judy Shelton Ann Stack Patricia Stack Frances Ann Trumback Billy Paul Dunphy George Fornara Edmond Geary Billy Jim Hicks Bobby Jones Gordon Laib John Lane James Marchello Michael Rogers Larry Schulte Rudy Silva SECOND GRADE Delores Blair Kathryn Fitzgerald Dorothy Hooper Judy Ann Johnson Jeanne Leonard Barbara Moore Patricia Molner Linda Kay Mills Dolores Yescas Judy Payne Jimmy Burke Ernest Cox Albert Casteneda Richard Garcia Jose Gutierrez David Herb Lee Hampton Locklear Clifford Medina Leno Ravetto Danny Sullivan Jerry Weber Dick Wright Patrick LeBlanc In Memoriam: Florence Lane FIRST GRADE Barbara Bethel Cynthia Davis Mary Ann Edwards Kathleen Earnhardt Dolores Medina Kathleen McNally Marie Phillips Elaine Parker Julia Silva Carol Thompson Kathleen Corrigan Rudy Casteneda Eugene Chris Vincent Dalke Jack Edwards Reginald Howlett Galen Schmidt Henry Silva Robert Simpson SEPTEMBER Eighth.............................................................School opens Twelfth.....................................................Class elections held Fifteenth................................................Initiation begins Seventeenth .... Mass for the opening of school celebrated Nineteenth........................................Initiation ends with dance Twentieth . . One of boarders' many Saturday suppers on the rocks Twenty-fourth..........................................First issue of Chimes Thirtieth . . . Prescott Transit Co. provides S. J. A. students with school bus service OCTOBER First...........................................Football practice begins Second..........................................Glee Club practice begins Third..............................................................Junior Day Seventh . . . First football rally—S. J. A. vs. Prescott Junior High Eighth.......................................First football game and dance Ninth..................................................Kingcroft Puppet Show Eleventh........................................G.A.A. hike to Thumb Butte Thirteenth.......................................................Football rally Eighteenth.........................Football game at Bagdad . . . Everybody goes in bus Twenty-second .... G.A.A. Volleyball Tournament begins Thirtieth.................................Dons receive gift of football shoes Thirty-first...................................................Hallowe'en Party NOVEMBER Third..........................................................Football rally Fourth........................Football game with Bagdad on home field Fifth.....................................Girls wear new uniforms for first time Ninth - Sixteenth..........................National Catholic Book Week Fourteenth...............................Grammar school Book Week program Eighteenth.................................High school Book Week program Nineteenth . . St. Cecelia's Day program presented by music pupils ... High school chorus, Fantasia from H.M.S. Pinafore . . . Grammar school, Cinderella Suite Twentieth .... Films shown through courtesy of Santa Fe Twenty-first.............................Seniors win turkey-raffle chance sales Twenty-second . . Knights of Columbus Bingo party for St. Joseph's Academy Twenty-fifth.............................Closing football game of season—home teams . . . Thanksgiving dance . . . crowning of football queen . . . presentation of autographed football to St. Joseph’s Academy by first football team Twenty-seventh..............................Thanksgiving holidays begin DECEMBER First . . . Presentation of check for $1,054.73 by Knights of Columbus Second...............................Cast for Christmas play announced Sixth...............................................Sing carols at Plaza Eighth.....................Feast of the Immaculate Conception—holiday Tenth . First basketball game of season—Prescott City B League Fifteenth .... Clothing, food and toys sent to Navajo Indians Seventeenth .... Christmas programs ... 'Mystery Play .. . Littlest Angel Eighteenth......................... Twenty-second .... Twenty-third....................... Sing carols at Whipple Christmas vacation begins Christmas boxes delivered to poor JANUARY Ninth............................Senior and junior rings and pins ordered Tenth .... Veronica Keeney receives honorable mention in Quill and Scroll Editorial contest Twenty-third..................................................Sodality party Twenty-sixth ......... Test week begins Twenty-eighth ........ Sodality cell organized Twenty-ninth............................................. press exhibit held Thirtieth.....................................................Mid-term dance FEBRUARY fifth . .... Veronica Keeney and Iowana Phillips accepted for Quill and Scroll, making a total of five mem- bers at St. Joseph's Academy Eighth........................................Glee Club sings at Whipple Ninth...........................City Spelling Bee . . . Molly Thompson and Betty Rose McNeil among winners fenth................................................... Valentine party Twentieth .... Letter sweaters ordered by G.A.A. and Dons Twenty-seventh........................................Sophomore assembly First Twelfth Thirteenth Fourteenth Fifteenth Seventeenth Nineteenth Twenty-fourth Twenty-fifth MARCH . . . Vocation Month-Sodality officers assist County Spelling Bee—Betty Rose McNeil places fourth City winners in Womens' Auxiliary of V.F. W. Essay contest announced . . . Marjorie Gegg, first prize; Agnes Johnson, girls' third prize; Charles Blair, boys' third prize Glee Club sings Irish songs at Whipple Grammar school boys win city basketball championship . Junior High boys, high scorers in basketball tournament ..........................St. Patrick's Day dance • • • • • . St. Joseph's Day—holiday . . Senior rings arrive—Easter vacation begins .....................Dons' letter sweaters arrive Fifth Ninth Twelfth Fifteenth Eighteenth Nineteenth Twentieth Twenty-second Twenty-third APRIL Nora May Comstock and Veronica Keeney named editor and assistant of La Lumiere ................................La Lumiere Carnival Father Philip Wilkiemeyer, class of '40, celebrates Mass in Academy chapel, one week after ordination— holiday proclaimed ...........................Tennis tournament begins Glee Club sings Stephen Foster songs at Whipple . . Spring Madness announced as senior play ...........................Senior play practice begins . . Mr. Charles Troncy, La Lumiere photographer, wins first prize with picture entitled School Days, taken at the Academy ....................................Junior Penny-Day MAY - JUNE First.....................................G. A. A. sweaters arrive Seventh.........................Senior-Sophomore picnic at Iron Springs Twentieth..........................Senior play, Spring Madness Twenty-third.................... Spring Madness given at Whipple Twenty-fourth - Twenty-sixth....................................Retreat Twenty-seventh........................................Field Day Twenty-eighth - Twenty-ninth . . . Seniors' trip to Grand Canyon Thirtieth...............................Senior-Resident Student Banquet Thirty-first . . . May procession and crowning of Blessed Mother Fourth...................................................Junior prom Sixth.............................................Junior-Senior Banquet Seventh ........... Class Day Eighth . . . Baccalaureate Mass — Senior-Freshman breakfast — Eighth grade play and graduation — Commencement exercises Autograph