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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1957 volume:

Sacred Heart's new parochiai school meets Academy tradition for high school National Honor Society begins Marian Chapter at SJA Sunshine and shadow bless noon recreations From Academy Height mission-styled St. Joseph's can obesrve construction on the new parish gym and six-room grammar school in June, 1956 5 ' KYCA broadcasts Voice of Democracy contestants booking Ahcad LA LUMIERE pages progress during '57 Pictorial introduction ... 1 Faculty guidance ... 6 Dedication ... 8 IN CLASSES Graduates ... 10 Underclassmen ... 20 Sacred Heart graders ... 26 ON CAMPUS Studies and arts ... 34 Organizations ... 42 BY COURTS Homecoming ... 50 Lettermen ... 52 Girls' athletics ... 56 Spring sports ... 60 Patrons ... 62 Autographs ... 65 St Joseph Sisters Rev. Joseph Nuevo, CMF pastor of Sacred Heart Church checks blueprint for new school Staff Tuto Schools' Sister Ruth Ellen principal at Sacred Heart, with Mrs. Martha Anderson who teaches in grade four Grade school teachers name Sister Margaret Rita Sister Helen Theresa Sister Grace Aurelia Sister Angela Marie Sister Mary Bernadette Sewing guidance goes by semesters— Mrs. Dorothy Stack followed by Mrs. Dorothy Dalke to His Excellency the Most Rev. Bernard Espelage, OFM Bishop of Gallup with the pastor, Father Nuevo at Sacred Heart's Dedication, January 13 To the 'Budders to Sisters and Priests of Prescott like Rev. James Dunphy ordained April 6 to parents and friends like those at Homecoming, January 20 who pray, work, and sacrifice for St. Joseph's Academy LA LUMIERE '57 is gratefully dedicated to Mr. Charles Troncy true benefactor with ever-ready camera Rose Marie Allinder with her friendly smile from Superior at SJA since freshman year delegate to Fresno SSCA out front as Sodality Prefect responsible, brave beyond math high on honor roll SODALITY PREFECT IV CLASS PRESIDENT I CLASS TREASURER II RESIDENT PRESIDENT IV NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IV GIRLS' ATHLETICS I, II, III, IV Rosemarie Bell gem from La Jolla succeeds as a journalist very first Homecoming Queen here rocks to latest discs a lively two-year resident lends aim as forward in basketball CHIMES EDITOR IV CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT III EXTENSION TEEN BOARD III BOARDERS' COUNCIL III SODALITY III, IV 10 HOMECOMING QUEEN IV Scntots Barbara Dagarin tall and blond kindling brown eyes frequents the library shelves admirer of the arts guides activities of senior class dreams of her Pennsylvania home SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT STUDENT BODY VICE-PRESIDENT IV NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IV CHIMES EDITOR III CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT II SODALITY I, II, III, IV Sharon Dickie quiet personality in Academy halls since eighth grade pensive and sincere Chopin's ivory tinkler in solo recital goddess of speed on cinderpath and soars with volley service PIANO RECITAL IV MUSIC I, II, III, IV GLEE CLUB I, II, III, IV GIRLS' ATHLETICS I, II, III, IV VOLLEYBALL VARSITY IV ] 1 TRACK VARSITY III, IV William Dunphy easy-going but efficient popular with all since first grade six-foot-two of ASB prexy first Boys' State representative on the ball as point man for cagers tops in tennis STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT CLASS PRESIDENT III SODALITY I, II, III, IV PRINCE CHIMES III BASKETBALL VARSITY I, II, III, IV TENNIS VARSITY III, IV Mary Foulenfont fun-loving but serious about the future sparkles in sports co-operative classmate for three terms melody-minded GAA recorder with accent for amigas GAA SECRETARY III, IV SODALITY II, III, IV GLEE CLUB II, III, IV SPANISH CLUB II, III VOLLEYBALL CAPTAIN IV BASKETBALL CAPTAIN III Class of 57 John Lane well-tanned blond for six busy years at Academy always dependable times the clock for classes presiding Letterman and high scorer trig enthusiast LETTERMAN PRESIDENT SODALITY SECRETARY IV HONOR SOCIETY VICE-PRESIDENT IV BELL RINGER IV BASKETBALL VARSITY I, IV TENNIS VARSITY IV Rosalie Marquez perky and petite Princess for a night in '56 welcomes home team from Winslow while varsity cheerleader steady sacristan on summer trip to SSCA, Fresno VARSITY CHEERLEADER IV HONOR SOCIETY TREASURER IV SACRISTAN I, II, III, IV SODALITY I, II, III, IV CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT I SPANISH CLUB SECRETARY II, II. 1 3 Olivia Morgan test tube fan witty GAA chief for two terms winning way with studies tabulates Chimes columns expertly resides on campus vacations in phoenix GAA PRESIDENT III, IV STUDENT COUNCIL III, IV SENIOR PLAY III, IV NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IV MUSIC I, II, III TENNIS VARSITY III, IV Carolina Salazar likeable associate from soph days jingles Sodalists' pockets follows sports of the season Latin, her choice holds memories of class socials with Lady Times role SODALITY TREASURER III, IV SODALITY II, III, IV SPANISH CLUB III BASKETBALL VARSITY III, IV VOLLEYBALL CO-CAPTAIN IV GLEE CLUB II, III, IV 14 Graduates Patricia Stack pretty Cinderella in SJA archways for twelve grades touch of an actress adds to hilltop hospitality marksman with a racquet essayist in Honor Society HONOR SOCIETY PRESIDENT IV GIRLS' STATE III SODALITY I, II, III, IV RED CROSS DELEGATE II CLASS PRESIDENT I TENNIS VARSITY III, IV Ann Young newest member of '57 with her home in New Jersey cheers in royal and white for varsity capers on stage cup winner in impromptu can stitch to perfect fit VARSITY CHEERLEADER IV BETTY CROCKER WINNER IV CHIMES FEATURE EDITOR IV STATE IMPROMPTU—2ND IV GIRLS' ATHLETICS IV GLEE CLUB IV Cmdemllas Dream of Prom Ni Patricia Stack plays Cinderella all ready for the ball in traditional Academy halls Informal hops like the Mardi Gras autumn or press dances make the prom very special for upperclassmen Barbara Dagarin at senior desk Sharon Dickie on key with Beethoven Rose Marie Allinder reflects Dorm Five life Bill Dunphy gavels for ASB Mary Foulenfont chalks ball strategy Patricia Stack goes to court by car Mary Stoner and Vicky Valenzuela Goes informal loro Aloha from junior assembly Roseanne Barnes Victor Barnes Barbara Brickner Carol Cobey Jeannie Fanning Mary Graham Joseph Gutierrez Valerie Hegel Arvilla Hess Balloons amid confetti at the Mardi Gras on March 5 Zita Mae Oriet Lydia Sandoval Choice Wayne Schmoyer Joan Staranick Swish for victory Roberta Smythe Jill Stauss Leads Juniors by Toro, the junior bull sees red for class color Oh yes, oh yes make way for — the Cinderella cast Rocking by Moonglow Combination for new lockers Walter Cobey Mary Ann Dawson Dorothy Dickie Patrick Dolan John Dyer Kathleen Earnhart Mary Ann Edwards Patricia Gallagher Anna Marie Griego Angela Kemp Kathleen McNally Joann Reynolds Galen Schmit Leticia Shterenverg Regina Stoner Sophomore? Chmb to Fame Mary Martha Hiram Doris Anderson Barnes Caward Vincent Molly James Da Ike DeLong Fleming Barbara Jan Elaine Hagin Isabell Kalasky Norma Ardis Mary Lee 24 Larabee Lawson Miller Michael Foudy Harry Kilbride Roger Pingree SJA WelcomesVreshmen 'Chimes' roll ASB Noel Autograph hound for frosh Deadly volley with the GAA Alice Retzlaff Roger Retzlaff Anthony Schmitz Preston Smith James Smythe Anita Wells Janet Wilson Shirley Zupan 25 Sacred Dedication ceremony on January 13 formally blesses new parochial school and gymnasium Grade Eight Stephen Allard Steven Carothers Dorothy Cranston Charles Crouch Rita Dalke Carolyn Davis Mary Joyce Dickie Edith Dolan Michael Geary John Gomez Victor Kaur Patricia Kemp Angelo Lira Kerry Locklear Kathleen McLennan Bonnie Merkley Vittorio Pisano Daiton Rutkowski Julia Silva Barbara Starr Darlene Stipsky Pat Thompson Gary Wilhelm Judith Whitmarsh Grade Seven Avelyn Aven Frank Bronsky Winning Panthers spring into top position for Northern Arizona League and SHS Invitational— always coached by Don Barrett Heart School Opens- Wanda Bryant Carol Ann Butt William Carlson Edward Carry Gerry Ann Carter John Castruccio Claire Caward George Earnhart Robert Griego Denis Lessard Charles Lewis Jeanne Morris Miriam Oriet Sally Padilla Donald Simonis Graham Thomas Phillip Thomas Mary Thompson Donald Van Arman Lonnie Del Rae Terrance Dolan Gregory Glau Ruby Gonzalez Carol Hughes Michael Jost Bernard Kaur SueCarol Malinowski Lidia Martinez Edward Neel Frances Newton Vincent Pettycrew John Thompson Paul Thompson Florencio Vincente Joseph Zupan Graders Enfaiy Christmas crib needs arrangement in Academy chapel Grade Five 28 John Cobey James Crouch Catherine Dalke Donnie Gray Kathleen Kemp Leland Lambert Daniel Leigh Michael Merkley Verily Miller Roberta Montoya Rosemary Nichols Adonna Patterson Frederick Rodarte Carolyn Schmitz Gary Stazenski Charleen Smith Donald Apodaca Wayne Butt Kathleen Carothers Neu? Classrooms’ Grade Four Kenneth Allard Mary Andrada Lawrence Aragon Donald Barrett Donald Bishop Paula Bryant De Anne Carlson Jerry Del Rae Marcia Dyer Kathleen Dyson Dennis Franks Diane Frieson Robert Geever Nancy Gillis Lawrence Gomez Michael Hawley John Hughes Susan Leigh Rosella Padilla Gloria Rodriguez Michael Silva Brenda Starr Francis Stipsky Helen Thompson Ronald Weddle Santa's little boarder Gretchen Glau Michael Hernandez Thomas Hughes Linda Kemp Mary Kostolansky Jess Lambert Michael Lane Robert Lessard Joseph Merkley James Newton Mary Davidson Robert Dyson Maureen Fanning Roger Flemming Richard Geever Grade Three George Anderson Frank Bermudez Patricia Cook Elida Nichols Candice Peace Carol Portonova Laura Price Erin Reynolds Teresa Rodorte Michael Rosendahl Linda Schmitz Robert Sentman Lawrence Shepard Kathleen Stack John Stewart Frank Valentine Manuel Valenzuela Judy Westley Halloween really means the Eve of All Saints— costumed here for the school pageant Little Scholars Provte latent Graders also rehearse for high school fantasy by J. M. Barrie Gail Davis Kathryn Flynn Michael Gonzalez John Kett Sharon Laraway Patrick Leigh Jenny Martinez Walter Orzolek Randolph Slaughter Linda Westley Christmas banquet fragrant with pine tassels and burning tapers Grade Two Joseph Anderson Margaret Bishop Joseph Chiantaretto Sally Cook Michael Curran William Cutler L Grade One Playtime before reading Elaine Allard David Andrada John Baum Robert Carothers Barbara Carry Arthur Castenada John Davidson Lawrence De Herrare William Dubbell Don Friesen Catherine Geever Gordon Glau Valerie Kemp George Lane Elizabeth Martinez Clifford Michaelson Ralph Nichols Michael Padilla More Saints' Eve parade Jane Price Kathleen Rawley Linda Risner Aleta Schuh Michael Steward Eleanor Storm David Stazenski Juanita Stazenski Joseph Thompson Barbara Traeger Diane Zabriskie Gail Zaro First president. Patricia Stack leads the candlelighting ceremony in honor of the chapter's patron Our Lady of Good Counsel National Honor Society initiates its Marian Chapter at SJA on October 1 7 Buffet style refreshments follow the installation Sophomores place Caesar's Gallic Wars in Latin Four years of math take Carolina Salazar into the intricacies of trig Studies Mark Academic Status' Academy's college preparatory program also includes choices like typing, mechanical drawing, sewing, journalism, speech, choral, piano All water and no bacteria makes Jeannie Fanning and Rosalie Marquez good chemists in distillation Students on keys type business forms for practice Cinderella's own idea of the Ball brings the complete cast on stage in fantasy costume Patricia Stack with slipper for her title role London bobby (Dunphy) walks in on Mr. Bodie (Lane) uninvited Narrator Ann Young reveals Celeste et Cie with Cinders' patrons—Gentleman (Gutierrez) and Mrs. Maloney (Rosemarie Bell) With Godmother (Rose Allinder) Cornered is Cinders who must saw the Policeman's black disguise Beauties must lift Fact, Fantasy Bathlehem scene by Rosemarie Allinder and Bill Dunphy Skeptic and believer acted by Galen Schmit and Arvilla Hess The Madonna statue comes to life- Vicky Valenzuela Cinderella convalesces with Probationer (Dickie), Number Seven (Marquez) and Dr. Bodie (Morgan) Miss Ruth Gaines flies over from Los Angeles to lend a director's hand Speech classes produced Miracle for Mary a short play followed by Nativity tableau and candlelight carolling (Valenzuela) admits Bodie Schmit works the lights E lectures JOURNALISM THE CHIMES tri-weekly newspaper for SJA Olivia Morgan sets columns by typewriter r .i Patricia Stack reports by phone John Lane jots On the Ball Joe Gutierrez notes sports doings Mary Stoner and Walter Cobey in circulation John Dyer and Wayne Schmoyer for news jugglers Barbara Dagarin as associate editor Vicky Valenzuela checks GAA events Elaine Kalasky headlines by stencil loach Service, Leadership MECHANICAL DRAWING - SPEECH - RED CROSS HANDICRAFT 39 j  j ■ Isometric lines change perspective for mechanical drawing students Wayne Schmoyer and Vincent Dalke Carol Cobey places first and Ann Young second for Women's Impromptu at the State Forensic Tournament John Dyer tapes his winning speech at KYCA before he represents Prescott in the Voice of Democracy national contest Red Cross handicraft readies tray favors and menu covers by the thousand for Thanksgiving at Whipple veterans' hospital Music AcUtonccs Younger musicians Nancy Gillis, Susan Leigh Randolph Slaughter Joseph Anderson like duets Eighth graders Avelyn Aven and Edward Carry compare recital numbers for the May 5 occasion 40 Dorothy Dickie and Kathleen McNally both sophomores liven Jamaican Rumba' With Piano, Glee Club Marmom Besides its traditional piano and vocal reputation the Academy has claimed new recognition musically for boys', girls', and mixed choruses singing by request for KYCA broadcasts, parish socials parents' meetings, school doings and the choral recital in May Sharon Dickie, senior pianist prepares her private recital for May 6 in Academy parlor Mixed chorale at NHS installation Full glee club invited for Dedication Socialists' ToUoW on Youth Sunday On the feast of Christ the King SJA sodalists lead a student movement for Catholic Youth Communion Sunday in the Sacred Heart parish church Forty Hours' Devotion unites faculty and students in vigil with the Eucharistic King present in Academy Chapel Christ through Mary's Day on May 17 brings socialists and student body to the coronation ceremony and formal procession honoring the Queen of Heaven Father Vincent Doherty, S.J., entertains sodality officers after a day of recollection in early December Prefect Rose Marie Allinder Vice-prefect Carol Cobey Treasurer Carolina Salazar Secretary John Lane Moonlit trees in early autumn circle a Residents' Council meeting for the planning of monthly socials Christmas season provides the date for orre of the formal banquets dotting the residents' calendar By plane, bus train, or auto girls arrive for residence from September through May Grades one to twelve are represented in Academy dorms with high schoolers in classes here and graders attending Sacred Heart School In the Little Dorm Judy Campbell and Candy Peace enjoy records with Barbara Traeger who is already tucked in Residents at t-Umte on Campus Halloween frolic by barbecue light sees creative bent on costuming Council Keeps Student Body Active Student body officers build new ideas on records set in previous years Vice-president Barbara Dagarin President Bill Dunphy Treasurer Patrick Dolan Secretary Lydia Sandoval Freshman representative Anita Wells Associated Student Body assemblies have alternated business with entertainment on Tuesdays Joe Gutierrez emcees the Catholic Youth Week panel for SJA participation in the national theme Trust in Youth An original skit on student life stages sophomore humor with Patrick Dolan Walter Cobey, Galen Schmit Seniors sponsor first ASB dance after frosh initiation Bill Dunphy and senior cast shadow-box the Legend of Sleepy Hollow for October assembly Mr. Jerry Kemp directs Knights of Columbus program % Patricia Feely and Victor Barnes go deep South for juniors with Ole Man River Guadalupe enacted by Joe Gutierrez Carolina Salazar Dcmoraj Qeujny ASB invitational called the tunes with senior Moonglow journalism class' Frosty Chimes junior Mardi Gras and Jamaican Dream for prom Prince and Princess Chimes '57 Wayne Schmoyer, Vicky Valenzuela step to the coronation waltz November 28 Prom night sets lifetime memories for upperclassmen to the tempo 48 of Jack Kelly ■ Courts ACADEMY OMECSMING Academy's Three Roses — Queen Rosemary Bell with her attendants Rosalie Marquez, RoseMarie Allinder - await the car parade through Prescott and under the Homecoming banner on Gurley Street first l-lomeccmutu? lakes Court January 20, 1957, established Homecoming as a new tradition of the Academy supported by students, alumni parents, friends, and merchants of Prescott A Mexican dinner in the Academy hall puts finishing flavor to the basketball score Sock-hoppers hold to the beat of Rosie's Band for a finale with dance and sock parade Dew 'Pace V4ardu ood Walter Cobey - John Dyer - John Lane - Joe Gutierrez Bill Dunphy - Victor Barnes (captain) Galen Schmit - Wayne Schmoyer When Happy was a pup in his royal-white sweater with Secretary Victor Barnes Prexy John Lane Treasurer John Dyer Letterman officers prep for Homecoming for 0— Lxxujuc Second j i Academy's varsity Dons placed second in City 'B' League and second in the Tournament Three-point loss at Winslow opens out-of-town schedule including Brophy, St. Mary's St. John's in Phoenix and Tucson CYO Benched at St. Mary's are Coach Joe Sarvis with Bill Dunphy Dons leap for the winning point favoring them against Alumni in Sacred Heart Gym 53 Pingree taps another goal against the Winslow quintet Hiram Barnes makes this swish count towards his high-pointer 144 total for the season Junior varsity Little Dons collected a big trophy for Academy's show case when they dribbled in with a record of one loss for the entire City 'C League play Outside the Prescott City League LD's saw play with Winslow, Brophy, St. Mary's and St. John's in Phoenix besides Prescott Junior High The arm of the Republic team fails its target with Vince Dalke intercepting Little Don Champs Hoop for C-Trophy Captain Preston Smith with Coach Rio Zaro holding the championship trophy awarded Little Dons on March 20 Each team member received a miniature champion ball Hiram Barnes Preston Smith Tony Schmitz Vincent Qalke Roger Pingree Harry Kilbride Senior Jaguars volley well but fail to overtake sophomore champs in the final play-off 21-7, 20-21, 21-5 m 1 GAA Scales the Top Officers for GAA '57 lightly finger a white award sweater — President Olivia Morgan Treasurer Angela Kemp Vice-president Mary Graham Secretary Mary Foulenfont Varsity volleyers set to go — Lydia Sandoval, Sharon Dickie Leticia Shterenverg, Dorothy Dickie Mary Graham, Angela Kemp, Mary Foulenfont Vicky Valenzuela, Carolina Salazar Anna Marie Griego, Rose Marie Allinder Olivia Morgan Varsity White chenille A's backed with royal blue stand ready for awarding to GAA members who have been participating in a full round of intramurals Rosalie Marquez Selected for casaban prowess at court the Donas of St. Joseph's named six girls as first-string varsity from sophomore through senior teams Angela Kemp Leticia Shterenverg Tips In Casaban Scores' A pair of scissors girls cuts the air in center circle for a jump ball Sophomore athletes looping under the name of their pink mascot, a Giraffe stretched their class into top place in SJA class competition Easy lay-ins come from regular Wednesday-Friday classes on the hardwood Free throw practice sharpens the aim among class teamsters who compete intramurally in the spacious new gym put up for Sacred Heart Parish Racquet varsity aims to hold SJA's victory title in tennis when they challenge Prescott Senior High Brophy, and Orme with prospects for a repeat performance on last year's success Bill Dunphy, Leticia Shterenverg John Lane, Carol Cobey, Patricia Stack Olivia Morgan, Joe Gutierrez, Walter Cobey — All Out Spntuj Sporty Looking twice for Bill Dunphy's racquet will find the speed in his backhand swing Sprinting Dons coached by Joe Sarvis for the invitational track meet on May 11 at Prescott Junior High applaud Hiram Barnes over the hurdle and Vincent Dalke beside Preston Smith practicing for the 440 As spring varied from snow to sunshine so with the SJA seasons from basketball windup to racquet, track and diamond Baseball fans at the City Park welcome the Dons coached by Frank Fraher . in batting against Orme, St. John's Winslow, and Phoenix CYO's Cool ball players shaded on the terrace — standing Wayne Schmoyer Roger Pingree, Vic Barnes above Harry Kilbride and John Dyer Patrom Allan's Flower Shop Merle M. Allen American Cleaners American Laundry Linen Supply Barrow's Furniture Co. The Camera Center Cline Motor Co. Eisenberg O'Hara Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Co. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Gegg Glau Gas Equipment Co. Green Frog Cafe Harry's Grocery Holsum Bread Agency Lantz Grocery Co. Joseph P. McNally, M.D. A. B. and Evelyn Montgomery Mulligan Music Co. PBSW Supply Equipment Co Peterson's Jewelry Piggly Wiggly Grocery Prescott Farms Dairy Prescott Pharmacy Prescott Plumbing Heating Sincere thanks to names on this page who have put LA LUMIERE '57 into your hands Romney Produce Co. S W Fine Foods, Inc. Shoe Hospital Mr. and Mrs. George Stack Thunderbird Bakery Tom's Toasted Peanuts Vyne Bros. Elec. Co. Inc. J. R. William's Super Market Mr. Billy Woods Webster Milk Distributor—W. L Loftus Yavapai Savings Bank Compliments of a Friend '57 production credits to CHARLES BLAIR for type setting WADE CORLEY for senior photos ROBERT HOPKINS of Mirro-Graphic CHARLES TRONCY for photography X