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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1956 volume:

LA L U M I E R E Saint Joseph's Academy Co-educational grade and high school Resident school for girls Conducted by Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Academy Heights Prescott, Arizona Academy traditions that build citizens for God and country count new beginners in grade and high school as Galen Schmit (left) raises the flag. Deborah Clover and Kathleen McNally stand by at- tentively, on the sun-specked terrace. 1 Grammar and high school students alike have threaded these gates since 1885. Past the Lourdes shrine and the stars and stripes, beneath the cupola topped with the golden cross, go Christian youth who exemplify American education under God, in training for a life of service to Maker and state. i i SAINT JOSEPH'S ACADEMY ACADEMY HEIGHTS PRESCOTT, ARIZONA Atop the panoramic view of Prescott from the circular walk, students pause in a setting of natural beauty accented by the quiet style of mission arches and red tiles. LA LUMIERE replays Academy story of '56: Opening section page 1 Faculty .... 6 Dedication .... . . . 8 Seniors . . . 9 Underclassmen . . . 17 Resident students . ’ . 24 Grammar grades . . . 25 Studies and arts . . . 33 Organizations . 41 Athletics . . . 49 Acknowledgments . . . 56 In Hilltop Archway Yearbook Frames Life on Campus Sunlight and shadows trespass on the retreat of a quiet group in the arcade, which can as readily become a buzzing rendezvous adjoining the playground. SJA Faculty Aims to Form Christ-like Catholic education at St. Joseph's Academy stems from the earnest work and sacrifice of teachers and parents for over seventy years. Those same Christian principles—for soul, mind, and body—form the core by which new students measure their progress and ultimate success. REV. JOSEPH NUEVO, C.AA.F., pastor of Sacred Heart Church, alerts his junior-senior religion class with practical questions on the workings of the Holy Spirit and the history of the Church. Citizens SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET dedicate lives of prayer and teaching, maintaining their long record of service to the people of Prescott. Mother Barbara Principal Sister Anne Marie English, Journalism, Art Sister Mary Barbara Religion, Mathematics, Latin Sister Mary Bernadette Grades One and Two MRS. NORRIS DUNPHY, loyal alumna from Mother Victoria's Class of '23, checks desk work from her eighth grade English class. Sister Grace Aurelia Grades Three and Four Sister Helen Theresa Grades Five and Six Sister Joseph Marie Music Sister Margaret Rita Grades Three and Four Sister Patricia Margaret Spanish, History, Science 7 Holy Spirit Guides Student Action Dedicated to the Holy Spirit, LA LUMIERE '56 points up His guid- ance in the year's schedule of praying, learning, and playing. May this annual serve as a reminder to all Academy students of their special Confirmation in the Faith nurtured at St. Joseph's. Welcoming His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bernard Espelage, O.F.M., Bishop of Gallup, Prefect Helen Blair kisses his ring. William Dunphy and Barbara Gudas also await his celebration of Mass for the Student Body. Mitre and crozier symbolize Bishop Espelage's office as he administers the sacrament of Catholic action. Confirmation, at Sacred Heart Church. pilfering today's world are readied, Catholic education, to carry to others the light of Truth in a life of service. With the Holy Spirit's help they will better all whom they meet at the crossroads. St. Joseph's statue, guardian of the front terrace, stands at the head of seniors trying cap and gown for size, before May graduation—Denis Dalke deft), Rudy Vlastelich, Barbara Gudas, Bert McLard, Helen Blair, Frances Flajnik (seated). Seniors Mr. Troncy, our photographer Helen Blair Welcome, Boarders at SJA since the third grade . . . golden-brown hair, blue eyes . . . reserved . . . quiet in classes . . . friendly smile . . . capable anywhere . . . easy to please . . . Our Lady's Sodality under her direction for '56 . . . Las Vegas for home trips . . . active in sports and Glee Club. SODALITY PREFECT IV SODALITY I, II, III, IV SPANISH CLUB TREASURER III STUDENT SACRISTAN IV BOARDERS' COUNCIL IV SENIOR CLASS PLAY I, II, IV Denis Dalke smiling face in Academy rooms since the first grade . . . crew cut and green eyes . . . with a glow of friendship . . . official bell ringer . . . very first to receive a large blue chenille A . . . grand success as the Letterman head . . . wears white helmet of the National Guard. LETTERMAN PRESIDENT IV SODALITY I, II, III SPANISH CLUB III, IV CLASS SECRETARY III BASKETBALL VARSITY II, III. IV SENIOR CLASS PLAY III, IV First dance, seniors' Autumn Serenade' Witch-craft at residents' campfire Cellar Stair by senior . . . Frances Flajnik humming the latest dance tune . . . long light- brown hair . . . tinge of an Italian accent . . . Future Farmers' Sweetheart . . . second place in Queen contest for County Fair ... a hand at basketball and tennis . . . enthusiastic about Latin and Spanish . . . member of the Red Cross SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT STUDENT BODY VICE-PRESIDENT IV CLASS PRESIDENT II SPANISH CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT III JOURNALISM STAFF III SENIOR CLASS PLAY I, III, IV Barbara Gudas blue-eyed leader of Academy . . . sometimes a laugh a minute, but serious about college . . . award for Future Homemaker of America . . . live contributor to all school clubs . . . has accom- plished wonders at assemblies . . . makes the Honor Roll. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT IV SODALITY VICE-PREFECT III GIRLS' STATE III CHIMES EDITOR III EXTENSION TEEN BOARD III SENIOR CLASS PLAY IV GAA trek to Thumb Butte . . . . . from Sodality Office . . . Little Dons . . . Dons-a-winning . . . with Bill Patricia Kelly bubbling laugh . . . honey-blond from San Diego . . . prefers football, but plays with volley, bas- ket, and tennis balls ... at her best in poetry . . . really good on stage . . . can emcee to perfection . . . gives her time to the call of every Academy activity ... on hand for residents' socials. GAA VICE-PRESIDENT IV PRESIDENT OF BOARDERS' COUNCIL IV SODALITY I, II, III, IV MARIAN CHAIRMAN IV SPANISH CLUB II, III, IV SENIOR CLASS PLAY I, III, IV Bertrand McLard carefree in his green coupe . . . complete with pipes, for a fee . . . Monday nights at the Armory . . . awarded a cup in CDA poetry competition . . . tall, brown-haired and brown-eyed . . . help- ful always ... in title role of Mr. Parker . . . also serves on the tennis court for SJA varsity. CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT IV CLASS TREASURER III CLASS SECRETARY II LETTERMAN CLUB IV BASKETBALL VARSITY III, IV SENIOR CLASS PLAY III, IV j . . . Senior-trimmed . . . Bert over-drive ... • • • ToPs °n basketball record Winslow here . Rudolph Vlastelich tall, dark, and winsome . . . especially at sports . . . a specialist at free-hand lettering . . . drives a speedy black Mercury . . . often chaperoned the rooting section for casaba season . . . scores on hardwood and diamond . . . puts dynamite into tennis balls . . . quite a salesman in drama. BOYS' TENNIS CHAMPION II, III, IV IETTERMAN CLUB IV BASKETBALL VARSITY II, III, IV COMMERCIAL ART IV SPANISH CLUB SECRETARY IV SENIOR CLASS PLAY II, IV TTen at St. Joseph's train for leader- Tthey learn to co-operate in campus do- ings. This preparation will mean home and par- ish life in the Christian way, in a world won back to Christ. Student Council members advance into the new school year to the whir of brisk September winds against the outline of Thumb Butte—President Barbara Gudas (left), with class presidents Bill Dunphy, Frances Flajnik, Leticia Shterenverg, Victor Barnes. Juniors Claim Rings Selecting class rings is a mark toward the final lap in Academy years. Arleen Cornelison (left) gives her decision to Bill Dunphy, president of the junior class. Home Nursing, under the capable instruction of Mrs. Jean Daniels, requires tending to exact directions, even in making a bed, for juniors—Patricia Stack (left), Carol Pinney, Rosalie Marquez, Mrs. Daniels, Rosemarie Bell. MOMENTS THEY REMEMBER: Columbus Quiz winner...........................Barbara Dagarin Chimes prince and princess . Bill Dunphy and Rosalie Marquez Extension editor at SJA Rosemarie Bell Catholic Authors' contest .... Rose Marie Allinder Girls' State representative......................Patricia Stack Boys' State representative . . . ... Bill Dunphy for Official Upperclass Status In pace with lively Student Body plans for '55-56, juniors wrote and produced Ages of Stepping with a laugh for each dance. The Chimes, staffed mostly by their class, grew into a tri-weekly publi- cation. Besides the acid test of science projects and Shakespeare papers, the third quarter rolled up their Snow Ball and gathered in the silver raindrops for the prom, April Showers. Algebra II tries brains and endurance of plotting math students in search of this linear equation—Caroline Salazar (left), Olivia Morgan, Amelia Velasco, Barbara Dagarin, Rose Marie Allinder. Next year's challenge is trigonometry. Snorting October weather fails to keep these lunchers from finding a bit of sunshine— Victoria Valenzuela (left), Mary Foulenfont, Sharon Dickie. Hot dogs, now still and cold, find berth with all other picnic staples as sophomore president Victor Barnes and vice-president Lydia Sandoval pack the trunk against soph-senior appetites, with des- tination Oak Creek. Sophs Change Classes After September elections second-year students saw full entry into social, athletic, and assembly schedules. Heavenful of Stars, at Christmas, won stage credits along with the later display of debate technique in Re- solved: That parents are responsible for juvenile delin- quency. Chesterton's Ballad of the White Horse rode into March classes. Then spring days brought the sopho- more-sponsored picnic for seniors. Afternoon sunlight plays at shadows on balcony arches and almost makes girls forget the wintry, barren trees below. Changing classes—Zita Oriet (left), Barbara Brickner, Joan Staranick, Jill Stauss, Carol Cobey, Jean Fanning. From geometry Arvilla Hess (left) explains formations in snowflakes to Roseanne Barnes, Robert Jones, Valerie Hegel, Mary Ellen Graham. A lens proves that, with no two flakes alike, even nature contains angles. with Studies, Interests in New Season 21 Under the green lights of Senior Court freshmen were initiated into high school. Their high spirit has won praise for roles in the Register drive and their reading interpretation contest before the Parents' Guild. Original sound effects built up the microphone version of The Odyssey of Runyan Jones for assembly. May brought the traditional breakfast for the graduates. Red Cross boxes need Christmas miniatures to mark the season. Sorting decorations — freshman class president Leticia Shterenverg (left) and vice-president Kathleen Earnhart. Hard, black ground now tufted with cottony snow pro- vides both field and ammunition for Seferina Baca (left), Kathleen McNally, Barbara Biendit, Julia Williamston, Nancy Dea, Carol Balassa, Angela Kemp. lambic feet measure time for poets in English I, as they struggle with their own verses—Walter Cobey (heft), Patrick Dolan, Anna Marie Griego, Kathleen Donovan. Frosh Initiate First Snow Play Not always snow, but always Latin! Card drilling for a better vocabulary grade—Galen Schmit (left), Dorothy Dickie, Joann Reynolds, Mary Ann Edwards. All Grades Include Cay Residents Academy's campus can accommodate fifty resident stu- dents. This year the roster includes girls from Nevada and California as well as from other Arizona counties; range in grades is from one to twelve. Red tapers and angel placecards nestle in pine boughs for the annual Christmas ban- quet that sets the boarders' dining hall in holiday attire. Pictured at right, Rosemarie Bell and Patricia Doherty enjoy the junior dorm, abloom with rose patterns. Occasional outdoor meals afford relaxing time in the warm sun, making easy table companions of feathery trees and lazily floating clouds. - Grader , thankful to Mr. Joe Gonzales for a ride on hi cat, take a vantage point from Don Bosco's hrine to watch construction on Academy's new unit—six elementary classrooms and a gymnasium to be completed for their use in the fall. atholic Grammar o world and apostles tor Christ. J With governmental issues in practice—CC vice-president Vincent Dalke (left), president Hiram Barnes, recording secretary Roger Pingree. Caroline Denny (front row, left), Antoinette Webb, Buristine Neville, Joanne Balassa, Molly Delong. Anita Wells (middle row), Cheryl Neale, Mary Lee Miller, Mary Joan Strahorn, Elizabeth Hourigan. James Smythe (back row), Donald Dubay, Michael Foudy, Patricia Dougherty, Preston Smith, Leslie Edson, Anthony Schmitz, James Castruccio. At Thursday meetings, moderated by Mrs. Norris Dunphy, SJA Civics Club follow parliamentary procedures in planning works worthy of good citizens—like clearing the school attic for Fire Prevention Week. Valuable field trips included the Smoki Museum, plastics factory and Prescott Dairy. jGrade Eight Grasps Civic Ideals Chorie Voices Echo in Grade Seven Tarcisians form the major spiritual organization in the top four grades. Weekly meetings further devotion to the Sacred Heart and are presided over by president Kerry Locklear, secretary Patrick Thompson, treasurer Julia Silva. Their sacrifice donations enabled Fr. John Hannon to give Messenger issues to his Winslow catechism classes. But their greatest activity is in personal prayer life—the rosary and mental prayer. And the Christ-Child entered in conclude verse speakers—Edith Dolan (front row, left), Lee Groves, Julia Silva, Patricia Kemp, Kerry Locklear, Lynda Reese. Bonnie Merkley (middle row), Darlene Stipsky, Kathleen McLennan, Barbara Starr, Mary Dickie, Daiton Rutkowski, Stephen Allard. Victor Kauer (back row), Charles Crouch, Patrick Thompson, Charles Balassa, Vittorio Pisano, Steven Carothers, Gary Wilhelm. Recess-bound sixth graders—James Springer (front row, left), Phillip Thomas, Edward Carry, Robert Griego, Billy Carlson, Donald Simonis, Michael Staranick, George Earnhart, John Cas- truccio. Wanda Bryant (back row), Leslie Griffin, Nancy Carothers, Gerry Ann Carter, Carol Hughes, Nancy Johnson, Carol Ann Butt, Roberta West, Mary Thompson, Marsha Vodden, Carolyn Flynn, Miriam Oriet, Mary Jane Smith. Fifth grade reading circle—Frances Newton (front, left), Elizabeth Garcia. Joyce Allard (second row), John Thompson, Gregory Glau, Michael Jost. Antoinette Seaforth (third row), Paul Thompson, Lonnie Del Rae, Michael Anderson, Vincent Pettycrew. Kathleen Johnson (back row), Bernard Kaur, David Chavez, Terry Dolan. 28Crade Six Readies for Recess Travel Books Win Grades Four, Five Fourth grade geography makes the world go round—Kathleen Kemp (front row, left), Karen Hess, Jean Smith, Michael Merkley, Verily Miller, Catherine Dalke, Danny Leigh, Carolyn Schmitz, Rosemary Nichols, Nancy Geary. James Crouch (back row), Loretta Mack, Wayne Butt, Frederick Rodarte, John Cobey, Kathleen Carothers, Gary Stazenski, James Dill, Judith Campbell. A whirl of smiles at play—Dianne Friesen (front, left), Deidre Clover, Sharon Holm, Brenda Starr. Carol Garcia (middle row), Darlinjune Cromer, Susan Leigh, Paula Bryant, De Ann Carlson, Kathleen Dyson. Jerry Del Rae (back row), Michael Hawley, John Hughes, Robert Geever, Ronald Weddle, KennethAllard, Donald Bishop. Benjamins draw members from grades one through four. The aim of this society, like the Tarcisians, is to increase devotion to the Sacred Heart. Besides saying their decade of the rosary daily, these little Catholic action- ists offer prayers and sacrifices and collect holy cards and rosaries to help spread Christ's kingdom on earth. 30Crade Three Spins Merry-Go-Round Indian Lore Captures Grade Two Activity units in the primary room began with studying the farm. Little students brought animals to go with the red barn made from a box. Then came the Indians, with all the crayon drawing on a paper frieze, and a table to hold the woven baskets, beads, dolls, and wooden braves—the work of young collectors. Eskimos and Chinamen also joined the second grade class for a brief visit. Heap big powwow takes to Indian page—Thomas Hughes (first row, left), John Medley, Linda Kemp, Robert Dyson, Lawrence Shepard, Linda Schmitz. Gary Michael (second row), Elida Nichols, Robert Sentman, Linda White, Richard Geever, Kathleen Stack. Manuel Valenzuela (third row), Judy Westley, James Newton, Gary Motes, George Anderson, Laura Price. John Steward (standing), Joseph Merkley, Patricia Miller, Erin Reynolds, Judith Ingles, Teresa Rodarte, Michael Petryni. d Most attentive to Sister—Joseph Anderson (front row, left), Margaret Bishop, Loretta Lee. Deborah Clover (second row), Harold Mignola, Linda Michael, Michael Curran, Bonnie Ra« Wilson, Teresa Greene. Alvin Strunk (back row). Gale Cromer, Michael Gonzahes, Joseph Chiantaretto, Walter Orzolek, Patrick Leigh, Joseph Thompson, Linda Westley, John Kett. A whole new magic world has opened to first graders since September. The lovable pictures of Spot and Puff have learned to really talk, as the boys and girls in reading class learned to join letters, words, and sent- ences into wonderful stories. Early Bookworms Invade Grade One 32 7 Studies Finding information on authors for their book reports, underclassmen may cneck out volumes frcm student librarian Lydia Sandoval (extreme right). Library shelves also provided references during the junior-senior term paper siege. to the fullness of Truth in the Holy Spirit. Along with required solids St. Joseph's of- fers credit for electives that train the stu- dent in skills pleasurable and useful: ap- plied music, choral, music appreciation, commercial art, journalism, typing. Freshman star-finders, just released from a general science session, practice adjusting binoculars before their night vigil —Carol Balassa (left), Patrick Dolan, Kathleen Earnhart. Curriculum Covers Program of Solids The academic program in effect makes SJA a fully-accredited four-year high school. Religion and English figure in each year, but math may be cut to two years if desired. Of the three years of science, one lab science is a requisite. Two years of Latin are supplemented with a modern language. World and American history, with civics, are also required. Ht: Monday classes in American history mean tracing maps for headlined news. With the American Observer —Rudy Vlaste- lich (left), Barbara Gudas, Patricia Kelly, Denis Dalke. Sharpening vocabulary and wits, this Spanish I group makes a translation from the school newspaper, the Chimes —Arleen Cornelison (left), Sharon Dickie, Olivia Morgan, Rose Marie Allinder. Electives Mrs. Lillian Hanson, the director, makes a salesman of Homer Quinn (Vlastelich). The breezy Quinn presents his card to charming Mrs. Wakefield (Gudas). Beth (Kelly) leaps into her classical dance. Ladies! pleads Mr. Wakefield (Barnes) before irate Bloom sisters, Jessie (Stack) and Carrie (Morgan). In Thank You, Mr. Parker the gentleman by that name visits the Wakefields, in his search for the Family of the Year. This sounds like a peaceful situation, but when complicated by Homer Quinn, a T-V salesman, and the Wakefield's three children, it develops into a riotous comedy in three acts—presented as the senior class play on February 17. With seniors as life-sized Nativity statues in the final tableau, sophomore actors took the lines for Heavenful of Stars at the Christmas assembly December 20. In Biblical costume: a King (Bert McLard), St. Joseph (Rudy Vlastelich), Our Lady (Helen Blair), a Shepherd (Oenis Dalke), Angels (Barbara Gudas, Frances Flajnik, Patricia Kelly). Academian: Mr. Conrad Parker (McLard) is entangled with the Wakefields, Stan (Dunphy) and Beth. Smitten Stan gushes Gee, Helen! to Helen Blair. Wellington! dramatizes Joan (Flajnik) with her Academy award Mark (Dalke). This final scene after Mother rode a horse, calls for the complete cast, except Mr. Parker. Margaret and Theodore Wakefield (at left), Helen and Mark, the Blooms separated by Quinn, and the Wakefield children. Footlighted in Noel, Senior Dramas Music-makers Sound Harmony Through In harmony with her musical traditions the Academy offers private les- sons in piano and violin and group participation in choral and music appreciation. Through weekly rehearsals this chorale of high school girls has a repertoire suited to occasions like the Christmas play or the parish dinner on St. Patrick's Day. On December 21 carollers were invited to take over an evening's entertainment at the plaza. Vocal, Kerry Locklear leaves her private practice room—a half-hour opportunity to grow in musical skill daily. Light fingering trills in a court dance, Pavan, for this duo, Mary Dickie and Kathleen McLennan. Piano Recitals Chopin's Waltz in G-Flat engages the playing hours of Lee Groves, seventh grade student. Military measures in Schumann's March of the Soldiers keep Lonnie Del Rae and Vincent Pettycrew at attention. Pianists from the junior class handle Moszkowski's Bolero in spirited tempo, with the April 29 recital in mind. Sharon Dickie (left), Olivia Morgan, Arleen Cornelison. Lettering placards at Sodality request are commercial art students: Julia Williamston (left), Leticia Shterenverg, Barbara Biendit, Rudy Vlastelich, Patrick Dolan, Kathleen McNally, Arvilla Hess, Valerie Hegel, Walter Cobey (standing). COMMERCIAL ART WORK: Sodality signs Dance posters Christmas displays 500 menu covers for Whipple veterans 250 senior play covers Recital programs Scholastic art entries 1000 division pages, plus 330 end sheets for La Lumiere Display in school halls and in Prescott shop windows has been a reminder of the lettering alphabets learned during art periods. Wonderful co- operation on stenciling projects has resulted in hundreds of hand prints during free as well as class hours. Art, Journalism Snap Out Publicity Journalism students manage the school newspaper, the tri-weekly Chimes, and send articles to both local papers, Messenger and Courier, weekly or oftener. Also from this group are the co-editors of La Lumiere '56 —Bill Dunphy and Barbara Dagarin. Second Semester Staff: Editor: Barbara Dagarin Assistant: Patricia Stack News: . Rosemarie Bell Assistants: Angela Kemp Arvilla Hess Sodality: Rose Marie Allinder Feature: Rosalie Marquez Sports: . . . Bill Dunphy Assistant: . Pat Dolan Art: . Leticia Shterenverg Typist: Olivia Morgan Circulation Manager: Denis Dalke 40 First semester Chimes'' staff watch Ditto machine operations. Rosemarie Bell (left), Jill Stauss, Rose Marie Allinder (seated), Bill Dunphy, Arleen Cornelison, Barbara Dagarin, Arvilla Hess, Barbara Brickner, Rosalie Marquez. 1 organi: [INC ties for a rounded Christian personality. Of all campus organizations the Sodality of Our Lady is deepest set in Academy traditions. On December 8 members assisted at the Reception during which Rev. Joseph Nuevo, CMF, gave official medals to twelve aspirants in the school chapel. Student panelists for Catholic Youth Week hear Father Hannon's views—Helen Blair (standing, left), Galen Schmit, Kalhleen Earnhart, Victor Barnes, Carol Cobey, Father Hannon, Rosalie Marquez (seated), Bill Dunphy, Patricia Stack, Bert McLard, Barbara Gudas. A combined Sodality-ASB assembly on October 26 featured a panel on Catholic Youth Week. Chairman Rosalie Marquez outlined the program, with reception of Holy Communion on the Feast of Christ the King as the immediate goal. At the social after the December 8 Reception, Helen Apostolic and Marian committee heads, Rosalie Blair shows Mary Foulenfont a rosary, part of the Marquez and Patricia Kelly, package religious art- blue and white table decor at each Sodalist's place. icles requested in a letter from their adopted missionary, Rev. Edward Kolb, C.M.F., who works among the Cuna Indians in the tropics of Panama. Sodality Activities Sanctify Members By express purpose the Sodality is meant to sanctify its members; and it does just that for all who follow its rules, the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin, and the regular Wednesday meetings. May. month of Our Lady, is observed at the Academy by daily decades constructing a stairway of prayers to the coronation of the statue in the grotto. Officers in formals: secretary Carol Cobey (left), treasurer Carolina Salazar, prefect Helen Blair, vice-prefect Rose Marie Allinder. A S B Assembles Bi-monthly for Business Regularity and accomplishment have characterized Student Body functions this year. Tuesday assemblies for business or enter- tainment alternated with class meetings. Of special and lasting importance was the Constitution formally adopted at the February 8 assembly, two days after voting by secret ballot. Formal procedure at an assembly of the Associated Student Body opens with salutes to the cross and the flag. Officers on stage: freshman representative Leticia Shterenverg (left), treasurer Victor Barnes, president Barbara Gudas, secretary Bill Dunphy, vice-president Frances Flajnik. TUESDAY ASSEMBLIES Sep. 20—Officers installed Oct. 4—NNW guest, H. Butcher Oct. 18— Chimes workshop Nov. 8—Seniors, Cellar Stairs Nov. 15—Frosh, Red Cross panel Nov. 22—Juniors, Ages of Step- ping Dec. 20—Sophs, Heavenful of Stars Jan. 25—Constitution discussed Feb. 8-Frosh, Odyssey of Jones Feb. 28—Catholic Authors' quiz Mar. 13—Seniors, St. Pat's program Mar. 27—Juniors, Lenten ideas Apr. 10-Soph, Debate Apr. 24—Business review May 8—Frosh surprise May 22—Elections open (Top) K of C representative, Mr. Ed Schmit, conducts the Columbus Day Quiz, scored by Mrs. Norris Dunphy. (Middle) From Indian stomp to Bop, emcee Bill Dunphy calls juniors in their Ages of Stepping. (Bottom) Sophomore dialogue in Heavenful of Stars often strikes comedy as players measure their Christmas preparation for the Christ Child. 45 Besides the residents' socials and rather informal after-game twirls with the Winslow teams, Academy auditorium hosted four invitational dances between October and April. In order of dates, their upperclass sponsors were seniors, Press Club, juniors, and prom committee. Bunny hop, bop, and jitterbug rock the first dance of the year, Autumn Serenade, into a complete success. Sprays of fall leaves and scarecrows blend autumn hues with the cascading theme song. CANDID COUPLES November Chimes ring in the second dance of the season, decked with the royal blue and white of the school newspaper. Regal coronation ceremonies climax the evening as the crowned couple pivot through the guard of honor to Waltz of the Bells. Prince and Princess Chimes, elected on a penny a vote basis, are Bill Dunphy and Rosalie Marquez of the staff. Each re- ceived a sterling medal with Chimes '56 inscribed. Dances Swing Through Fall and Spring ROCK AND ROLL Junior Red Cross panelists, all freshmen, aid the November membership drive by informing the ASB and each grammar grade room on the organization's purpose, history, and work. Julia Williamston (left), Angela Kemp, Walter Cobey, Carol Balassa, Leticia Shterenverg, Patrick Dolan, Kathleen Donovan. Academy JRC representatives, Patricia Stack and Barbara Gudas, admire menu covers destined for Whipple Hospital. Smaller Clubs Tackle Big Matters Another example of a smaller campus club is that headed by the Boarders' Council, with an elected representative from each dormitory. At Sunday meeting in the recreation room— Margery Black (left), Barbara Biendit, Arleen Cornelison, Helen Blair, president Patricia Kelly, Rosemarie Bell, Lydia Sandoval, Caroline Denny, Darlinjune Cromer. Thumb Butte, cradled by neighbor mountains, is the high goal for GAA climbers. This early autumn venture, whether by walking or cycling, adds points towards sweaters and awards presented in Mav Volley, Basketballs Fly Varsity figuring in volley victory under Captain Vicky—Rose Marie Allinder (left), Arleen Cornelison, Valerie Hegel, Patricia Doherty, Mary Foulenfont, Lydia Sandoval, Victoria Valenzuela, Patricia Kelly, Barbara Gudas, Helen Blair, Frances Flajnik, Olivia Morgan. VOLLEY INTRAMURALS Seniors W 2 Joniors W 3 Sophs w 0 Frosh w 3 Eighth w 1 Seventh JW 0 Silhouetted against an even, blue skyline are under- class volleyers battling to smash into intramural honors. But juniors won the tourney. in Girls' Intramural Tournaments CASABA INTRAMURALS Seniors W 1 L 3 Juniors W 2 L 2 Sophs W 2 L 2 Frosh W 3 L 1 Eighth W 1 L 1 Seventh WO L 2 In a game with Winslow girls, played on the Senior High hardwood, SJA surren- dered points, but not spirit, in a 27-35 score. F9 Free-throw practice occupies girls on the outside court where freshmen looped first place in interclass games. Hoop varsity hold that line—Olivia Morgan (front, left), Frances Flajnik, Helen Blair, Rose Marie Allinder, Anna Marie Griego, Carolina Salazar. Carol Balassa (top), captain Mary Foulenfont, Patricia Stack, Angela Kemp, Rosemarie Bell, Leticia Shterenverg, Lydia Sandoval. 51 Cagers Cheered for Hardwood Triumphs in Little Dons, from seventh and eighth grades, with Coach Bill Valley (front, left), Hiram Barnes, Angelo Lira, Vincent Dalke, Preston Smith, James Castruccio. Steven Carothers (back), Patrick Thompson, Tony Schmitz, Daiton Rutkowski, Michael Foudy, Charles Balassa. LD SCOREBOARD 27 Republic 29 12 Rockets 48 21 Legion 22 19 King's S. 16 26 Mobilgas 31 39 Republic 26 26 Rockets 34 17 Legion 21 6 Mobilgas 27 20 King's S 12 Out-of-Town: 27 Kmboldt 26 12 Chino 20 13 Chino 16 15 Bagdad . 14 21 Winslow 16 22 Winslow 20 DONS' GAME REVIEW 15 Kiwanis 27 40 BSP 14 33 28 Farmers 48 40 Baptist 28 29 Elks 30 32 Lions 29 34 BSP 1 46 22 Kiwanis 31 27 BSP 14 26 33 Farmers 30 Baptist ff 22 Elks 33 30 Lions 29 28 BSP 1 27 Tournament: 42 Kiwanis 31 26 Farmers 32 43 Elks Out-of-Town: 33 Winslow 21 53 Winslow 36 38 Winslow 33 Rudy Vlastelich jumps to net another shot in’his 7-point game average. Dunphy tallied 12, and second scorer in the league; Vic Barnes figured 6. Two Leagues Dons, at fourth place in City League, Con- solation honors in Tournament, with 13W and 71 overall record: Vlastelich (left), Dunphy, Cobey, Dalke, Schmit, Dolan, Mclard; Victor Barnes with Coach Joe Sarvis (at right). i Tennis whipped the wind in a five-division school tournament; and four outside matches challenged the varsity—with Prescott High, Winslow, Brophy here and there. CAA, Letterman Field Day is underway in the plans of Academy's athletic officers—GAA secretary Patricia Doherty, vice-president Patricia Kelly, president Olivia Mor- gan; Letterman president Denis Dalke, secretary Victor Barnes, treasurer Bill Dunphy, Top-seeded players—Rudy Vlastelich (left). Bill Dunphy, Patricia Stack, Bert McLard, Leticia Shterenverg, Frances Flajnik. Prexies Map Field Day Tennis, Parades Late spring brought a long siege on the tennis court, a baseball game with Winslow Cats, and an invitational track meet with Junior High boys, until Field Day closed a highly successful year of sports. In ranks of a wooden militia, freshmen maneuver their steps in the Field Day parade, entered this year by all grades and the high school. CHARLES BLAIR for type setting ROBERT HOPKINS of Mirro-Graphic CHARLES TRONCY for photography Autographing a yearbook for co-editor Barbara Dagarin halts graduate Rudy Vlastelich in the morn- mg sunshine on Summit Street gate.