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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1960 volume:

is our SIGN the triumph of the Cross over the 75 years of dedicated service since the founding of Seint Joseph's Academy in Prescott by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cerondelet SIGNO 1960 is our SIGN the triumph of the Cross over the 75 years of dedicated service since the founding of Saint Joseph's Academy in Prescott by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondetet SIGNO I960 Academy seal redrafted in 1958 The Academy's seventy-fifth anniversary of its founding gives new value to the school seal, with its motto IN HOC SIGNO MEA SPES The motto fakes its meaning from the position near the Cross since IN THIS SIGN IS MY HOPE. On that Cross arc laid a fleur-de-lis and carpenter's square— symbols of the congregation of St. Joseph of Carondelet founded in France in 1650 and established in Prescott since 1878. Beneath the loft arm of the Cross is a depiction of Prescott with pine treo and Thumb Butte for the mile-high city. At right are cactus and star on the sunlit desert representing the Stato of Arizona. 1885 ; Diamond Anniversary in the 75th year of Campus life . . . page 1 under the Cross from parish to Academy with the faculty of Sisters of St. Joseph and priests at God's altar Building leaders . . . page 8 from '60 Homecoming royalty through Commencement Day in tribute to sacerdotal favor with religious and academic activity and senior album . . . page 18 Enriching minds . . . page 25 from re-living Christmas traditions and casting a musical comedy through junior records . . . page 30 and work on the arts besides curriculum of solids that included sophomore students . . . page 38 Aiding sportsmanship . . . page 41 by first night six-man football in the city with freshman participation .. . page 46 while girls try volley and basketball and Dons open casaban play with the Diamond Homecoming game vs. alumni until time for spring sports and the clock runs to Field Day Making progress . . . page 64 from grand alumni to 1960 student council in conversation before the Governor's Mansion with appreciation for former graduates a loyal Parents' Guild, co-operative townsmen and a willing grade faculty at Sacred Heart School until the calendar's finale — color guard beneath the Cross and cupola on May 29, 1960 enfolds service to Prescott dedicated to the Prescott pioneers who first welcomed the Academy, her faculty and students and encouraged her educational goals until 1904 could look up to the cupola on Academy Heights to a golden Cross keeping vigil over the sun-blessed city near the pines The Ford , Mary and Louisa, in 1899 Mary Ford Platten who lives in Williams sent a grand jubilee note for Homecoming this fall On Alarcon and Willis Streets this first residence of the Sisters housed a hospital from 1878 until the founding of  school here in 1885 Mother Victoria, who came from St. Louis to Prescott in 1897 celebrated her Diamond Jubilee here in 1950 before her death on April 23, 1953 Sister St. Anthony 20th superior at SJA also instructs in music Faculty under SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET perpetuate Christian education in Prescott with dedicated purpose for Christ and His Mystical Body Sister Marietta, junior moderator pencils English composition Sister William Joseph directs physics, math and sophs Sister Anne Marie, principal guides speech arts and seniors Sister Mary Magdalene counsels freshmen and speaks in various, modern language St. Joseph Sister Vincentia is the hub of phone and parlor calls Sister Rosella, treasurer figures in her business office follow pioneer educators Mrs. Paul McKinley, secretary spins Kiss Me, Kate on the new stereo for library listening 7 Tony Sanchez, in social sciences and P. E. becomes the first full-time layman at St. Joseph's Dorothy Dalke teaches girls sewing for their personal use Mary Angela Elledge catalogs new books by the score ' Li New Jesuit, alumnus, heralds 75th year In 1890 the Academy was moved from Alarcon to Marina Street and remained there until Frank Murphy repaid an earlier kindness of the Sisters by giving them the site of the present school in 1904 I ( JUJUf! When Richard Loftus, S. J. returned from his studies in Innsbruch, Austria, he solemnized his first Mass in his hometown and took the occasion to remind Prescott of the 75th anniversary of his twelve-year alma mater During his brief stay in late August Father Loftus celebrated Mass in the Academy chapel and in his former parish church He has since returned to Germany for continuing advanced studies in science At the turn of the century Academiam picnic at the Dell Bishop Espelage celebrates Mass for the Sisters of St. Joseph in their own chapel Loyal alumnus Bishop Francis Green leaves his duties as auxiliary bishop of Tucson for a morning at St. Joseph's There was a time when the Prescott Sisters were a part of the vicariate-apostolic of Tucson with Most Rev. J. B. Salpointe until 1897 when diocesan status gave Rt. Rev. Henry Granjon scope for his recorded kindnesses to the Academy. Other French Fathers like Alfred Quetu and Claud Mandin gave of their time from Sacred Heart parish in Prescott. In the 20's the Claretian Order took on parish administration and chaplaincy at St. Joseph's with loved Fathers like Camillo Torrente and Felician Payas. Since 1939, when Prescott was taken from Bishop Gercke's diocese of Tucson, the Academy has been under the Gallup pastor Most Rev. Bernard Espelage, OFM CLARETIAN FATHERS have been continuing their services to Sisters and students for forty years — keeping Christ and His teachings among them. Fathers Bernard O'Connor, pastor; Bernard Nowicki, Whipple chaplain; Marcel Salinas, assistant; David Clark, saying the CYW Mass for students Academy chaplains begin with early French priests Most recently ordained of the priests who call St. Joseph's theirs is Richard loftus, SJ, who visited home after ordination in Innsbruch. He has since returned to Munich for further study. His homecoming marks another milestone in names of young men uniting parish and Academy altars in Holy Sacrifice for Prescott. On this sacerdotal roll are Fathers Richard Farrell, CMF, now of Chicago; John Hannon of Winslow; James Dunphy of Aragon Phillip Wilkimcyer in Oklahoma Sodality challenges for Catholic action THE SODALITY OF CUR LADY under the title of the Immaculate Conception invites Catholic students to be loyal to Christ through extra generosity in devotion to His Mother, Mary Vice-prefect Joann Reynold takes the floral crown from Prefect Patrick Dolan as token of SJA fealty for Mary's Day coronation Father Edwin McDermott, SJ principal at Brophy Prep tells how to grow in God-awareness With Father McDermott officiating, new Sodalists make their one-year pledge of fidelity to Our Lady at December 7 reception ceremony Ascension Thursday means picnic fun after Mass at Sacred Heart The sodality dance in mid-May climaxes all socials at the Academy National Catholic Youth Week finds Steven Carothers chairmaning a panel on the theme.- Spiritualize youth — Vitalize nations. Pictured with him are class representatives: Mary Martha Anderson James Smythe, Susan Burke and Donald Simonis seated. Noon Mass on the Feast of Christ the King formally opened the week in Prescott. 14 Assemblies weekly, with discussions and leadership plot the Academy year with a balance of student activities AS8 officer Preston Smith end Angelo lira decide on campaign prizes with Mr. Thomas Richards, director for the Magazine Drive Three recollection days spaced through the year help fill students' spiritual needs. Father Sebastian, OFM, from the Casa de Paz y Bien retreat house in Scottsdale urges each student to compete with himself to accomplish personal progress. Other counselors were Fathers McDermott, SJ, in December and O Connor, CMF, in February. Student body doings range from religious to social A social committee comprising delegates from each class has been formed to facilitate mixing at after-game and less formal dances Proceeds from the Magazine Drive sponsored by the student council provide a new asphalt tile floor in the auditorium TO CANTERBURY WITH THE CLASS OF '60 parodies the Prologue of Chaucer as seniors attire themselves as pilgrims for a broom-jaunt to Canterbury's shrine — all in the cause of a student assembly on October 22. School dances change tempo from Mack's Jig Sharks swimming up vertical crimson streamers mark Mac's Jig for Orme guests among SJAers Couples step to the beat in the residents' dining hall for the first affair sponsored by the social committee At the Homecoming dance students join the younger alumni set beneath strings of blue Dons' pennants Pink and white of Apple-Blossom Time deck the '59 prom in flower and miniature garden fence. A wishing well stocked with cider is handy for refreshment A formal honor guard for Silver Dreams gives homage to Prince and Princess Chimes '60 Fred Lentz and Kerry Locklear. With patterns of tiny colored lights reflecting on tinsel strands the aud sports a lowered ceiling. Sparkly, sequined Cherry Chimes of white styrofoam are centerpieces. r to Twilight Time After-game dances took up weekends during grid season, and the Honor Society sponsored a number of record hops in mid-winter. But the favored dance dates are always the long awaited seniors' Mac's Jig on November 6, Homecoming tempo on November 29 Chimes Ball on January 22, juniors' Mardi Gras on February 29 Twilight Time prom on April 29 and Sodality finale on May 13 Class of '60 gaily recalls On the denco floor fragrant with real apple-blossoms as part of the decor Gentlemen at the well drawing cider and goodies for pretty dates in formal finery Apple-Blossom Time There's absolutely nothing like a prom say the seniors of '60 to tire your toes and bring a class into unity that outlives all the tiredness and lasts in joyful memory Mary Martha Anderson blonde activated secretary, going five clubs at once . . . even after graduation third generationer at SJA . . . heads social committee . . . likes surreys for Homecoming royalty Hiram Barnes speedy ball carrier . . . diligent debater Mutterby soloist . . . efficient manager of Wednesday Sodality meetings counts twelve years here . . . has thoughts of a teaching credential SENIOR SECRETARY HOMECOMING QUEEN ASU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER SODALITY SECRETARY III. IV HONOR SOCIETY SECRETARY IV GAA SECRETARY IV SODALITY PREFECT SPEECH I, II, III, IV CHORALE IV TENNIS III, IV BASKETBALL I, II, III. IV FOOTBALL III, IV Ruth Ann Brand perky second-year cheerleader . . . ultra active in GAA . . . All-American in track and basketball . . . will try Olympics senior prexy . . . Christmas madonna with a voice in Student Council SENIOR PRESIDENT STUDENT COUNCIL III, IV SODALITY CHAIRMAN IV ARIZONA GIRLS' STATE III BASKETBALL III, IV VOLLEYBALL IV 19 Vincent Dalke smiling Dons' president . . . runs inter- ference for SJA in football . . . finds time to apply artistry in dance decor has a yen for physics and drafting good tenor for a minstrel LETTERMAN PRESIDENT RED CROSS DELEGATE II CHORALE IV ART II, IV BASKETBALL I, II, III, IV FOOTBALL IV The Senior Fair on February 17 top all previous bazaars in attendance and profits Michael Foudy winsome keeper of bells . . . into speech and journalism . . . recites Spanish idioms should sing Tra la from The Mikado spokesman for the Sodality ... has a mind for business administration SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT VALEDICTORIAN SODALITY CHAIRMAN IV SPEECH I, III CHIMES STAFF IV COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH SCHOLARSHIP Fair Day seniors Mary Gutierrez tall and capable GAA head . . . alias Little Buttercup in senior musical . . . ardent Sodalist in Eucharistic committee high hi-pointer on the court and a spiker for the volley net GAA PRESIDENT SODALITY IV VOLLEYBALL III, IV BASKETBALL IV ART II TENNIS IV Theresa Harlow hustling volleyer . . . expert saleslady for Senior Fair . . . recalls being Eileen of the pink roses in Rehearsal . . . tips the roster in Spanish exams . . . has ready glove for the softball VOLLEYBALL III, IV CHORALE IV GAA II, III, IV SPANISH PLAY III BASKETBALL IV SENIOR FAIR IV Under the pine at Thumb Butte Father Michael, OFM leads seniors into recollection on eternal values can also recollect Graduates look to Commencement Day Arthur Sale newest '60er . . . blows from Carmel by the Pacific . . . delivers fiery oration strums the guitar like Montoya with a British accent . . . hankering for a major in literature, or debate CHORALE IV TALENT SHOW IV SODALITY IV ART IV SPEECH IV CDA POETRY WINNER IV Anthony Schmitz included here because of the pride of the Class of '60 in having one of their number studying toward the priesthood ... to be graduated on Pentecost, for the Claretian novitiate DOMINGUEZ SEMINARY III, IV LATIN I, II, III, IV GREEK III. IV FIELD DAY VAULTER II BASKETBALL I, II LETTERMAN TREASURER II Preston Smith leadership in person . . . dons ball uniforms and crown for Homecoming King . . . four years' worth of debate . . . impromptu emcee . . . round the season with Lettermen popular with his captaincies STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT SALUTATORIAN LETTERMAN SECRETARY II, III CLASS OFFICER I, II, III SODALITY IV ST. MARY OF PLAINS SCHOLARSHP James Smythe contemplative at chess . . . deep in Espanol while listening to Beethoven scratches auburn head over translating in other words for Chimes ... in role of Joseph for Noel tableau HONOR ROLL IV YEARBOOK CO-EDITOR IV CHIMES STAFF IV SODALITY IV BASKETBALL I, II ART I, II Mortarboard styles may change I JS ■I 24 « jfA $ I 2M? f i i j Conferring of diplomat in chapel now follows upon baccalaureate in the parish church BUT GRADS WILL BE GRADUATED At‘the turn of the contury commencement setting was in the Elks' Theatre By the 20's academic attire has changed to suits and dipping hats as graduates march under floral arches but rccoive diplomas in chapel Luminarios, carolers with tapers and Nativity tableaux awaken Prescott to hilltop at Christmas All of SJA' student body winds the way of carolling In tableau, the senior choir— Theresa Harlow, Preston Smith Mary Martha Anderson, Michaol Foody Vincent Dalke, Bette Cottony Hiram Barnes, and Mary Guiterrez (kneeling)— encircles principals in the Nativity portrayed by Ruth Ann Brand, James Smythe Candlelight threads mission arches in Prescott spectacle Speech clast players enact a quick Casey comedy for the December 17 program The Caseys— Graham Thomas and Patricia Kemp sisters—Susan Burke and Barbara Starr brothers—Gregory Glau and Dennis Lessard At the Residents' Noel party Santa (Sanchez) prepares to slip away into his whiskers and incognito The Rehearsal becomes a rea Down the scale: Muttarby pinning Coyly (Smith) Jenny lind-Nearly (Anderson) spurning Harry Oliver (Dalke) Stagehand (Smythe) awaits cue Darte (Thompson) to leave his Eileen (Harlow) to Midas (Foudy) Tuning up for musical comedy success on February 25, 26— E. Dolan, R. Dalke, M. Oriel, E. Mackey, L. Osalvo, V. Lentz H. Arvizo, J. Goodchild, student director K. Locklear M. Geary, M. Staranick, G. Thomas, B. Starr, the Quirks F. Lentz, N. Smith, A. lira, S. Malinowski, D. Lessard M. Bilderbeck, B. Kaur, C. Flynn, P. Kemp, P. Thomas M. Nelson, A. Apolmar, guitar accompanist D. Simonis G. Glau, C. Kinsley, S. Carothers Little Patti (Gutierrez) with Mufterby (Barnes) in spotlight Skif (Brand) loses her temper Art Sale is the real stage manager with notes from Gilbert and Sullivan and support from the Academy chorale Stephen Allard Steven Carothers Hilda Arvizo Rita Dalke JUNIORS blessed with rings Mary Dickie Edith Dolan Michael Geary Carole Foster Leroy Goodale Father O'Connor, CMF, officiate at the ring blessing, December 18 Kerry and Fred win Chimes titles Keirn Locklear Bonita Merkley Marilyn Nelson 31 JUNIORS figure 3T.J06IlWf C£ prestottarizona. Teresa Newhouse Leona Osalvo Vittorio Pissano James Quirk Jane Quirk Jerry Shirley Barbara Starr Patrick Thompson Gary Wilhelm Cherry Chimes examines the first CHIMES edited in the spring of 1900 while 1960 readers perose the October 9 issue with mimeo pictures 3per staff .ocklear counts ads with Jane Quirk, Mary Anderson Edith Dolan lypos columns before distracting writers orge Earnhart, Clarence Kinsley n newspaper staff Kerry Locklear counts ads with Jane Quirk, Mary Anderson Edith Dolan types columns before distracting writers George Earnhart, Clarence Kinsley feO-UMES Paul Thompson checks a negative Carma Peterson headlines despite reporters—Fred Lentz, Jerry Shirley Robert Thatcher, Nancy Smith 33 The arts of making and saying Design and speech study develop talent and appreciation by doing—to broaden interests and personality Mary Jane Bilderbeck adds her hours of service to art students' time to complete the 550 favors that will grace trays at Whipple V.A. on New Year's Day The commercial art class masters poster technique with lettering and paper sculpture — then puts learning into immediate use for calls from school L and civic service Vincent Dalke and Robert Thatcher dosign with paper and knife Graham Thomas records the Voice of Democracy speech for Patricia Kemp who represented SJA in the county contest State colleges at Tempe and Flagstaff extend invitations to the Academy for speech and foreign language meets Academy debaters host Brophy boys and Xavier girls in a forensic training session here on December 12 with Father Francis Babbish, SJ moderator of the group discussion Actual debates, box-supper, table games and a record hop completed the program Typical of a class assembly that means writing and staging by students themselves is this soph portrayal of the Guadalupe story complete with narrator and apparition Pictured—Larry Quick Michael Staranick, Dennis Lessard Nancy Smith, Carole Johnson Jeryl Dolphin, Alfred Apolinar Debaters, orators, impromptu speakers and those in oral interpretation all scan the bulletin to find code numbers and rounds as the first annual ASC Spocch and Drama Festival gets underway at Flagstaff 35 Scholarship paces 75 years A five-year testing program begins with entrance battery compiled by Scicnco Research Carole Johnson and Thomas Enhclder mark answers in early September Hilda Arvizo and Leona Osalvo in beginning physics do an acid base titration Typing for personal use is an elective that may replace a supervised study period Library facilities for research or pleasureful reading or delightful listening are superlative Serious students at the Academy have advantages in scholarship and co-curricular activities so desired by today's colleges Of 1959's nineteen graduates there are three boys and two girls attending colleges of their choice on scholarships Edith Dolan hands the taper to Dennis Lessard, probationary soph at the Honor Socioty induction on November 18 Fingering the new reference set of Kunitz is Mary Anderson, '60 winner of an academic scholarship to ASU, Tempe Marian chapter officers in NHS finger plastic letters for the library bulletins. Plasti-book covers and a stereo collection are also in plans of prexy Mary Dickie veep Jane Quirk, secretary Mary Anderson treasurer Bonnie Merkley Teeth will out, at the journalism ball's Silver Dreams SOPHS from Chimes Alfred Apolinar Frank Bronski Wanda Bryant William Carlson George Earnhart Joan Goodchild Jeryl Dolphin Carolyn Flynn James Gorman Bronski-Goodchild duo take Mardi Gras costume prizes to geometry Marcia Harlow Gary Hawley Carole Johnson Clarence Kinsley Virginia Lentz Dennis Lessard Charles Lewis Miriam Oriet Robert Provencal Larry Quick Donald Simonis Mary Jane Smith Larry Quick takes to the corner angle at lower right SOPHS tread snow Nancy Smith Michael Staranick Graham Thomas Deepest snow-fall in eleven years blankets Thumb Butte and makes lace-work of campus trees Ruth Ann Brand takes to the air for the Blue and White DONS LINE UP FOR SCRIMMAGE IN CITY PARK: Angelo Lira (E), Vincent Dalke (E) Michael Staranick (C), Pat Thompson (E) In their second season of six-man football Dons scored higher but achieved no final victories Day games at Seligman and St. Mary's began and ended grid dates Favoring SELIGMAN there on Sept. 11 — Don were smothered 456 by Seligman' first six-man team since 1939. Barnes made St. Joseph's only score on a 10-yd pass from QB Smith late in final period Virginia Lentz, Kerry Locklear and Ruth — Lean to the right! Cheer trio leads spirit from Seligman to St. Mary's 42 Bernard Kaur (E), Terry Dolan (C), manager Fred Lentz Jerry Shirley (E), Charles Lewis (E) John Thompson (QB), Alfred Apolinar (WB) Hiram Barnes (QB), captain Preston Smith (FB) Watta-boy Lentz and cheer leaders strive for pep despite Phoenix sun Virginia seems to go thumbs-down on this play as No. 21 for the Dons is not quite making it to paydirt but is due for an upset any second with green Knights loping up Wind-up on ST MARY'S side there, Nov. 7— efter being rained out of Phoenix on the scheduled Oct. 31, Dons traveled to a losing close-out with St. Mary' as captain Smith ran for 6-38 finale Prescott sees first six-man football under lights KZOK station carried the Academy-Camp Verde game that gave Prescott its first night tilt with six-man football. Local K of C's handled season tickets for the five consecutive home games at City Park CAMP VERDE here on Sept. 19— took Don 46-21 after a 19-14 halftime score. Preston Smith tallied twice; Barnes and Apolinar, once each. ST. JOHN'S hit the Academy 44-41 here on Sept. 26 ORME RANCH handed SJA their fourth loss 50-32 on Oct. 3. Barnes got two TD's; Carothers, Smith and Apolinar—one each. Mr. Bob Carothers and Coach Tony Sanchez ride Steve Carothers (33) for a tape-job GRAND CANYON landed four Dons in Community Hospital and swept a 72-37 win on Oct. 17. Smith and Barnes went for two; Earnharf and Lewis, one each. SANDERS downed SJA 44-18 in Dons' last homer. Good for two was Jerry Shirley; one. Lira. Dons came through this one without injuries. 14 n ii l il l Speedy Barnes (39) led Dons in TD's but this time it's not for him Sanders has got you George Earnhart (19) 45 FRESHMEN try new Frosh settle down to very first recollection day with Father Sebastian.OFM Joyce Allard Janine Baldwin Mary Jane Bilderbeck Susan Burke Terrence Dolan Linda Edwards 46 Thomas Enhelder Gregory Glau Pamela Harlow Lynda Harrell Michael Jost Bernard Kaur Herbert Larter Mary Lause schedule Joyce Allard totes heavy texts along flowery walk to Academy while she thinks of initiatian Promenade to Chimes fables is an adventure in formal dances for incoming freshmen 48 Elsa Mackey Robert Schilling Susan Malinowski John Thompson Frances Newton Paul Thompson Vincent Pettycrew Mary Wagner FROSH volley wel Xavier girls take a few points' vantage in a practice volley session after Academy girls best them in basketball in Sacred Heart Gym Dry City League in girls' volleyball Dh's cop an overall 7-1 record ns — dropping just one game to Mayer. 14 SJA's volleyers made the trip to Xavier in Phoenix and took econd honors among St. Mary's, St. John's, Xavier High. On the Academy's fir  trip to Judton girls brought home a volley victory apioce for varsity and jayvees in net victory Prescott City League in girls' volleyball saw St. Joseph's cop an overall 7-1 record of wins — dropping just one game to Mayer. On November 14 SJA's volleyers made the bus trip to Xavier in Phoenix and took second honors among St. Mary's, St. John's, SetOn, and Xavier High. On the Academy' fir  trip to Judson girls brought home a volley victory apioco for varsity and iayvcet Lithe blonde, Nancy Smith take her turn at a directed hit in the Judson game here—another Academy win I it one, two or three—Ruth Brand, Hilda Arvizo, or Theresa Harlow—who will  pikc for an SJA point in the City League? Ruth Ann Brand sets a goal in an Academy game. By play for the Prescott league, Ruth was named an All-American for I960 Tucked in the 1909 memory book: the girls' basketball team attired in silver-gray suits trimmed with red braid, with full bloomers— scored a brilliant victory over the Prescott High School girls' team, under the efficient Mrs. Fredericks. Ciris place seconc VARSITY on top - Barbara Starr, Jane Quirk, Mary Guiterrez Mary Lause, Edith Dolan; captain Ruth Ann Brand, Leona Osalvo Mary Thompson and Rita Dalke i Phoenix loop playoff After success with Bagdad, St. John's, Xavier and Judson, Academy girls gave the St. John's Indians a nine-point bonus for top honors in the Catholic High tourney held in Laveen JAYVEES—Elsa Mackey, Hilda Arvizo, Susan Burke, Miriam Oriet Mary Jane Bilderbeck, Virginia Lentz, Marilyn Nelson, Pamela Harlow and captain Kerry Locklear On February 12 Judson girls go for a 40-31 loss in a even-match with St. Joseph's on Prescott courts 51 Dons on parade for '60 Homecoming win vs. Alumni Alumni Tea in Academy parlors begins at half-past one o'clock Rio Zaro emcees half-time coronation ceremony for King Preston and Queen Mary Martha Mrs. Dalke helps Frances Newton and Rita Dalke with the street banner '5 diamond Homecoming Queen Mary Martha Anderson and her princess attendants, Ruth Ann Brand Bette Cottony, display smiles with their ABC blocks presented by Letterman officers to match their names on nomination day While Dons avenge their '58 loss, outstanding foi Alumni are Dennis Dalke and Rudy Vlasfelich of '56, John Lane of '57, David Kane, '59 Lewis sinks a shot for Dons while David Kane makes a wish for Alumni Dons noted a record attendance, besides their 49-44 margin over Alumni, at the Diamond Anniversary Homecoming on November 29 Photos of the Dons-Alumni game follow a close score, tied or two tallies in difference for the most exciting homecoming bout yet 53 DON himself Dons under Coach Sanchez and his dizzy-blue game ball leagued second to the Moose in city scores and hit a 12W-5L season Dons in lower berth — James Quirk, Charles Lewis George Earnhart, Jerry Shirley: upper - Hiram Barnes Vincent Dalke, Coach Sanchez, Preston Smith, Alfred Apolinar arsity finishes second in Prescott City League Cheering trio gyrate inside for casaba schedule DONS VS. 49 Alumni 44 36 Bagdad 51 49 Chino 33 48 Counts 18 52 St. John 67 19 Moose 32 42 Outlaws 26 58 Mayer 21 40 LDS 35 52 Chino 32 57 Orme 37 41 Judson 66 46 Flag. CYO 29 52 Outlaws 42 79 Orme 40 26 Moose 38 41 LDS 38 Sarvis coaches jayvee club Donald Simonis, Terry Dolan, Bernard Kaur Preston Smith recalls frosh basketball for '60ers and their winning the city trophy for their division Manager Staranick with Bob Provencal into trophy field Coach Joe Sarvis with his seven years of volunteer service to SJA Dons eased '60 jayvees into top place in city league and a 9W-5L record Coach Sarvis holds that smile d the trophy Dennis Lessard, captain Phil Thomas DON-JV VJ 31 Twisters 18 Bagdad 23 Royals 42 Prescott 14 LDS 32 Royals 22 Twisters 47 St. John 33 Bombers 41 Prescott 46 Chino 14 Twisters 51 Orme 24 Judson The County Track Meet on May 7 spies on rehearsalists like: Mike Staranick at shot Preston Smith and Kaur at the jump Bernard, again, taking it broad Spring sports a limited schedule in track, tennis, and baseball Nancy Smith, Virginia Lentz, and Phil Thomas swing for intramurals Boys' tennis medalist may be one from Vincent Daike, Robert Provencal, Dennis Lessard Hiram Barnes, Steve Carothers, Phil Thomas Varsity netters will try Orme's and Judson while intramurals hold peak interest Barnes is No. I on varsity sanding for SJA glovers—Jim Quirk, Preston Smith Bornerd Kaur, Fred Lentz, Mike Staranick, Alfred Apolinar Phil Thomas, Terry Dolan, Vince Dalke, Don Simonis Steve Carothers, and Mike Geary Lentz takes a slide into Staranick the Atlas On court and diamond Smith prepares to pitch the first inning with Judson. Relief tossers are Apolinar, Lira and Lentz Games lined up— Judson, Prescott Orme's, Mayer Dalke takes this rehearsal with a scowl it's spring 59 City Leaguers Ruth Ann Brand hands off to Rita Dalke in the relay. Ruth will be trying out at Abilene, Texas, in July for the Olympics. She is being sponsored by the city of Prescott Wanda Bryant funnels a new hair-do while Mary Jane Bilderbeck is more reserved— all for the sake of a winning broad jump in track and softball Girls will show in the County Track Meet on April 30 Mary Gutierrez it that trusty pitcher Weekly games provide softball competition from Prescott, Mayer, and Chino 6) Hurray for th« three-legged Nelson-Foster racers Intramurals play off How Field Day has changed since 1906 Shades of red and gray! when those Academy colors marked middy-girls victorious over PHS, their sole opponents OR, the long black sports hose of the 20's when SJA girls took a train trek to challenge the Tucson Academy GAA officers decide that girls will try for basketball accuracy shots in Field Day points—treasurer Virginia Lentz veep Keirn Locklear, prexy Mary Gutierrez and secretary Mary Martha Anderson Mary Dickie •rche for Mey 19 preparation Field Day awards climax the year's recognition for the sports-minded with medals for sportsmanship tennis singles, doubles, and track; small trophies for Field Day individual events and cumulative class records,- letters and metal insignia for seasonal sports Mr. A. C. Williams of the city recreation department acting as athletic advisor to the Academy gives a word to Lettermen officers about May 19 awards— secretary Alfred Apolinar, prexy Vincent Dalke and treasurer Steven Carothers 63 1908 alumni on the rock but ju t for picnic fun Dr. Joe McNally '22 read an x-ray for Billy Carlson to prove he it the Academy team doctor In the kindly footsteps of his father one of the earliest SJA physicians 64 Alumni in service Bob Loftus '50 stays by the Academy always and has Steve, Mike and Libby to insure his continued interest at SJA 'U Since '94 Commencement Day alumni proudly return The first SJA graduate, staunch supporter by mail now that she lives in Los Angeles, is Fanny Lindsay '94 now Mrs. Charles Bennet. Each homecoming finds her letter posted, to share her greetings with all alumni. Now a happy United Airlines hostess. Patricia Stack '57 receives her wings officially front her father George Stack, once an SJA student himself Mary Fraher receives expert secretarial help from Steve and Terry as she mails out notices for the alumni Mass that coincides this year with the Testimonial Mass for the Diamond Anniversary May 22 in Sacred Heart Church Carol Cobey and Joan Staranick both of '58 are capped at St. Josoph's in Phoenix where Joan is vice-president of the state student nurses' group o Academy Father Everett Chandler, OFAA, of Phoenix officiates at the '59 alumni Mass and breakfast that includes new graduates and their parents At an alumni re-organizational meeting in May of 1959 standing plans were approved to hold a business session the first Monday -evening of May, with graduating seniors being affiliated at an annual alumni Mass and breakfast the Sunday preceding Commencement. All-out efforts are being made to contact more alumni for homecoming each year 1959-60 officers-president Katherine Reidy '40 vice-president Florence Tyree Day '48, secretary Mary Hamlin Fraher '53 treasurer Paul Wedepohl '41 Boy at dish-duty while girl serve And these also serve SJA progress Pete Staranick stops to watch an enthusiastic tortilla-maker at the Mexican Oinner for Homecoming Guild officers for '60—secretary Lillian Allard president Bob Carothers, treasurer Victor Dalke and vice-president Margaret Staranick (Chianaretto '37) HOMECOMING PARADE SPECIALS— Earnhart's anniversary model Bryant's diamond truck Fireman Tony Oriet and Dr. Newton Ferguson leave work to drive in the parade Ready help from the Academy Parents' Guild from the townspeople of Prescott Picnic ideas in the air for Sacred Heait faculty— Sr. Helen Theresa, Sr. Mary Carmen, principal Sr. Mary Elizabeth Sr. Margaret Rita and Sr. Grace Aurelia in front and from the Sister-power at the parochial grade school are indispensable for continued progress on the hilltop 69 Making SICNO life worth reading SIGNO '60 pays tribute to yearbook patrons and editors — who bring Academy's diamond year into picture and print FRED LENTZ edits photo layout as JAMES SMYTHE taps out senior write-ups Adrian's Jewelry Joe Allen's Market Allen's Nu-Way Market American Cleaners American Laundry Linen Supply Andres Cigar Store Arizona Public Service Barrows of Prescott Beers Roofing Construction Co. Brown's Credit Jewelers Bulcchcck's Bakery Products The Camera Center Clem's Texaco Service Cline Motor Co. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Prescott The Dons Smart Shoes Dunn Tire Co. Eagle Drug Store Inc. Elks Theater Emil Liquor Store Grocery Ensminger's Pharmacy Fairvicw Floral Gardens First Savings Bank—George Stack Food Basket Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Co. Frontier Hairdressers Dr. Ernest Gccvcr Glau Gas Equipment Company Gold Spot Laundry Goldwatcrs Prescott Shop Bob Gonzales Plumbing Heating Groon Frog Guarantee Title Trust Co. Hampton Funeral Home Harry's Grocery Heart Realty Hassayampa Hotel Hassayampa Market Head Hotel Sam Hill Hardwaro Co. Holsum Bread Agency Home Cafe The House of Decor Neil Hurt Chevrolet Inc. Jack Drive-in Liquors KNOT Kuhne Plumbing Heating Shop Lantz Grocery Co., Inc. Yancey lewis Real Estate Insurance CHARLES TRONCY photographer advisor checks all darkroom production with credits also to CHARLES BLAIR for typesetting HARLAND LUDWIG for senior portraits and ROBERT HOPKINS of Mirro-Graphic Yearbooks with photos of Prescott's past from SISTER GENEROSA Prescott Evening Courier Prescott Farms Dairy Prescott Glass Mirror Co. Prescott Lanes Prescott Pharmacy Rasco 5-10-25 Store Rohrer-Bloom Drug Company Romney Produce Lester Ward Ruffner St. Michael Hotel Sears Roebuck and Co. Shorty's Shoe Shop Smith Brothers Barber Shop Spudnut Shop Steve's Auto Shop Sunset Oil Co. Television Services Inc. Thriftee Wholesale Grocery Valley National Bank Valley Paint Hardware Vyne Brothors Electric Co., Inc. Webster's Dairy Products Co. Widmer's Mortuary Chapel J. R. Williams Super Market Yavapai Cash Market Yavapai Distributors Yavapai Electric Co., Inc. Yavapai Parts Machine Shop Yavapai Savings Bank Locklear and Wolfinger Ludwig Studio Camera Shop McFarland's Teen Terrace Dr. Joseoh P. McNally and Ray P. Inscore Marinollo Beauty Shop Marler's Furniture Martin Roalty Mcddock Truck Line Men's Shop Mission Lodge Modern Barber Shop Montgomery Cleaners Mulligan Music Co. Myers Cleaners Old Milt PBSW Supply Equipment C 3. Pelletier's Snow Cap J. C. Penney Co. Peterson's Jewelry Store Piggly Wiggly Store Pioneer Store Saddle Shop Plagge's Flowers Prescott Appliance Co. Prescott Cigar Store Prescott Drive-in Cleaners Talent for pleasure by Michael Geary and Donald Simonis with piano students Carolyn Flynn, Edith Dolan and Jane Quirk seated Presenting colors for the United States anthem at the sixty-seventh graduation from St. Joseph's marks the close of the Academy's seventy-fifth year of service in Prescott