Althoff Catholic High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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In this volume, we hope to have incorporated the true spirit and identity of Althoff Catholic High School. This is the purpose of a yearbook—to accurately portray the administration, faculty, student body, and the individuals which comprise them as they fit into the entire school setting. The ' events which are commem¬ orated in this volume will be to¬ morrow’s fond memories for those who actively participated. They represent the good times, the bad times, and the run-of-the-mill times which have given us our first real taste of life. This is the real trea¬ sure imparted to us-an alert, crit¬ ical awareness of the world around us. Soon it will be ours to mold in our own image-the image of a new generation. May the spirit of this wild, won¬ derful year at Althoff remain with you always. Though we will not realize it until many years hence THESE ARE OUR BEST DAYS!!

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Calendar of Memories Aug . 26— Football practice begins Aug. 30— Freshmen experience their first day of high school actiuity. Aug. 31—Sophomores, juniors and seniors begin school; football ticket drive initiated. Sept. 1—hirst full day of school; confusion reigns. Sept. 2— First yearbook editors’ meeting; this year we must get organized. Sept, s—rirst Lettermeu s Club meeting Sept. 6— India and Pakistan begin hostilities over Kashmir question. Sept. 10— Football Kickoff Dance; Varsity and J.V. cheerleaders announced. Sept. 17—End of football ticket drive; first pep rally, for Cnhokia game. Sept, lit — CahoKia Commanches score i.u. ana su eiy in second half to spoil Crusaders ' season opener. 9-0. Sept. 24— Crusaders defeat Edwardsville Tigers in impressive 27-20 victory. Sept. 28—First full Student Council meeting. Bob Rigney presiding; Anony¬ mous hnunciators, Farmer, fusseti. ana Richter, entertain at ALSAC rally Sept. 30—Mission Assembly. Oct. 1—CBC Cadets romp as Crusaders bow. 33-0. Oct. 2.3—ALSAC drive. Oct. 6— Dedication ceremonies for Althoffs Freedom Shrine; many digni¬ taries in attendance. Oct. 8—Urbana defeats Althoff. 27-6, in Homecoming game-not bad against such a powerhouse team; Mary Pat Hoff reigns as Homecoming Queen. Oct. 16—Afternoon game at Chaminade; penalties on successive long-run pass completions kill hopes; Flyers 19. Crusaders 7. Oct. 19—NHS movie at Notre Dame —’’Advise and Consent. ” Oct. 21—Announcement that The Crusader” had been saved from oblivion by the flurry of subscriptions in the previous three days. Oct. 22—Crusaders fight valiantly, but lose City Championship game to the Maroons, 14-6. Oct. 29—Six Althoff seniors, along with seniors from Notre Dame and Assumption, depart for University of Dayton. Oct. 30— Crusaders shut out by St. Louis U. High Billikens, 21-0. Oct. 31 — Hallowe’en; seniors return from Dayton trip. Nov. 1—All Saints’ Day-no school. Nov. 2— All Souls ' Day-All religion classes attend mass in chapel. Nov. 4—Freshman Crusaders defeat BTHS 20-6. Nov. 6—Althoff speech team takes five ’’excellent” awards at Illinois Catho¬ lic Speech League Festival at Mater Dei; Crusaders look like new team as they down the Marquette Explorers 26-13. How’d ya like those two- handed jump passes, guys? Nov. 9— Open house—”An Evening wun the Teacners Rower blackout in Northeast. Nov. 10—NHS movie ”Cyrano De Bergerac ” Nov. 11—Veterans ' Day; lan Smith ' s White Rhodesian goverment declares itself an independent state in the first declaration of independence from Britain since 1776. Nov. 13—Crusaders edged by Lincoln Tigers 7-6; That ' s what’s new. Pussy cat—We couldn’t hold that Tiger. Nov. 19—Orphan Bowl Classic; Behind 7-6 at half. Crusaders make it 12-7 in their favor in third quarter, but Pioneers come on strong for 20-12 victory; Welcoming line and cheering section great successes; but the bell still resides at Assumption. Nov. 20—Orphan Bowl dance in our gym; St. Augustine’s Patsy Seper crowned Queen of the Orphan Bowl. Nov. 21—Althoff speech team wins seven excellent” awards in ICSL speech contest at Mercy High School in St. Louis. Nov. 24—Elaine Biehl elected football queen at football dance, sponsored by Lettermen ' s Club. Nov. 2930—Teachers ' Institute at Althoff; Student Council members serve as ushers. Dec. 1—Basketball ticket drive begins. Dec. 3—Althoff drops opening game of the basketball season, 64-51, to Cahokia. Dec. 4—Crusaders overcome by Augustinian Academy, 62-48. After long joy ride through South St. Louis, Althoff’s cheering section arrives at end of the third quarter; still had to pay 75t admission. Dec. 7—Photographer from Vince Price studio takes organization pictures for Yearbook. NHS movie— Citizen Kane. ” Dec. 8—Immaculate Conception—no scnooi. Student Council members work to correct error-infested Student Directories. Dec 10—Mater Dei’s student council officers visit Althoff; Mater Dei’s cheerleaders” and basketball players” participate in Althoff’s pep rally; Mater Dei Knights defeat Crusaders 75-61 for Althoffs third consecutive loss. Dec. 11—Crusaders rack up first victory of season against Duchesne, 56-47. Dec. 17—Assumption Pioneers triumph over Crusaders. 57-46; Althoffs cheering very good. Dec. 19—ACHS Band presents its first annual Christmas Concert in Alt¬ hoff’s gym. Concert features Cathedral Men’s Choir and ACHS Choral Groups. Larger turnout than expected forces use of bleachers and addi tional chairs. Dec. 21—Althoff. behind by only two points at the half, succumbs to Beau mont, 71-50. Dec. 22—ACHS Student Council officers pay reciprocal visit to Mater Dei. Goodwin, requested to play a drum solo at Mater Dei’s Talent Show held that day. receives standing ovation from Mater Dei ' s student body. Dec. 23—Seniors put on skit Whatever Happened to SantaClaus? ”. starring the Chief as Super-Something ”. Dave Schrader emcees proceedings. Good¬ win and Varone on drums take first prize of $15; Glenn Gain and Don Helfrich on electric guitars take second prize of $10; third prize of $5 goes to Charlie Weyhaupt for his accordion solo. Fathers Misha and Bruening join in the fun. Off for the holidays. Graduation ' s only half a year away. guys. Dec. 24—The Jolly One has a busy evening. Dec. 25—Christmas Day. Let ' s hope the real meaning is not obscured. Dec. 27—Crusaders bow to Highland in first game of Mater Dei Tourna ment, 70-55. Dec. 28— Althoff ekes out victory over Nashville, 53-51. If we win the next game, we go on to consolation game. Dec. 29—We did it! Crusaders emerge victorious over St. Theresa ' s 5950 However, high hopes deflate as Bet hallo wins consolation game 54-47. Dec. 31—That wonderful year 1965 draws to a close. Jan. 1—Welcome. ’66. Jan. 5—Crusaders step on McKinley Gold Bugs 64 52. Jan. 7—Marquette Explorers find out that Althoff natives aren’t so docile, but win a squeaker 56-53. Jan. 9—Althoff contestants take four excellent awards at CISL Speech Festival. Jan. 10—Batman is coming. Jan. 11—And Robin, too. Jan. 12—Roxana Shells sweep over Crusaders in a tidal wave, 71-55, in Dupo Tournament. Jan. 14—Crusaders fight valiantly, but O’Fallon Panthers sink in their claws during last three seconds to win 54-53. Jan. 15—Yearbook deadline—we missed it (but we’ll get it the next time). Jan. 17—Exams threaten students with imminent catastrophe-cramming begins. Jan. 18— Exams — catastrophe. Althoff Benefit Dinner—great success. Jan. 19 20— More exams—victims told by parents to rest up for awhile; in other words. You’re grounded!” Jan. 20—Mr. Rickert, Mr. Horvat, and 22 Althoff seniors depart for St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Jan. 21—Lincoln Tigers win nip-and-tuck battle with Crusaders 5957. Althoff troops at St. Mary’s rendezvous with Tom Kurth. Jan. 22—Crusaders set scoring record against Freeburg as they romp to an 83-38 victory. Great Scott!! ACHS Debate team wins trophy for placing second in the Novice Division of the Belleville Invitational Meet at Town¬ ship. Mike Martino awarded James Maule Memorial Award by own team¬ mates. Jan. 24—Althoff expedition returns from San Antonio tired as all get-out. Some character from Vianney picks up Mr. Rickert ' s suitcase by mistake and takes it home. Jan. 28—Crusaders massacre Chaminade 72-51— Where have all the Flyers gone? Gone to graveyards every one. Jan. 29— Diocesan CYO Convention. Bob Rigney presiding. Joe Kaiser leads band of freedom fighters against the sinister cabal who are at¬ tempting to railroad” through a new constitution. Jan. 30—Althoff debaters take three excellent awards at CISL meet at Rosary High. Bob Rigney awarded Eagle of the Cross” at Diocesan CYO Convention. Feb. 1—School in recess as 12-inch snow engulfs Belleville. Get out the shovels, guys. Feb. 2—School still in recess. Snowball conflicts divert attentions from the one in Vietnam for a day, at least. Feb. 3—Sonovagun! All good things must come to an end—school in session again. Feb. 4—Crusaders play one of their best games of the year as they defeat Lebanon, which boasted an 18-2 record coming into the game. 72-64. Feb. 5—Crusaders avenge earlier defeat at hands of Marquette by whipping the Explorers 67-46. Freshman Crusaders cop trophy by defeating Mater Dei in Mater Dei Tournament game. Feb. 9—NHS movie— Grapes of Wrath. ” Feb. 11—Flyers resurrect from graveyards to haunt Crusaders as Althoff drops one 64-54, ending our four-game winning streak. Feb. 12—Rescheduled Mascoutah game conflicts with Notre, Dame’s Junior-Senior Valentine Dance. Those who attended, however, isee pernaps the most exciting game of the year as the Crusaders eke out a 60-56 win. One cliff-hanger like this one is enough for awhile. Three Althoff Speech Clubbers win medals in District Speech Contest, qualifying them to go on to Regional Contest. On to State! Feb. 13—ACHS Speech Club Members win awards in second consecutive Speech Contest. Feb. 14—Valentine’s Day, famous for the massacre which occurred in Chicago on this day. Baseball practice begins. Feb. 15—Augustinian Academy Braves display less skill than bravery as Althoff gains recompense for the infamous episode connected with their first meeting; Crusaders 62. Braves 51. Feb. 16— Mr. Podorski. new moderator of the National Honor Society, calls organizational meeting. Feb. 17—Final yearbook pages finished. Now it’s up to the junior editors to produce the supplement. Feb. 18—Spirit Day for Township game. Althoff sweatshirts, along with blue or yellow university sweatshirts, allowed to be worn. Crusaders face tough opponents in the Maroons this evening. Maroons win 70-54. Feo. 20—Annual Father-Son Banquet. Honor sennee letters distributed. Feb. 21—Track practice begins. Feb. 25—Final regular game of season, against Assumption. Feb. 28—First game of Regional Tournament, held at Althoff this year. Mar. 1-4— Regional Tournament games. Mar. 9—NHS movie— The Chalk Garden. ” Mar. 11 12—Bellevme Exposition on the American Negro, held in Alt¬ hoff ' s gym. Apr. io— Easter Sunday — the hope of salvation for us all. Apr. 15—First dances after Lent begin—in other words, a return to nor¬ malcy. Apr. 22—Hurry up with the phone calls, fellas, the Prom ' s only two weeks au ay. May 6—Senior Mother-Son Communion. Prom night—those two weeks went by in a hurry, eh. guys? Hope you didn’t get caught holding the bag. May 13—Senior Farewell Dance, sponsored, traditionally, by the Junior Class . May 20—Notre Dames mm. Gee, sure hope you aren’t being worn out by all these dances, guys. May z3- ' zo—final exams — enjoy the quiet before the storm, fellas and gals. May 27—Graduation Day — a fitting climax to four wild, wonderful years.