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

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1989 volume:

— CRUSADER 1989 Althoff Catholic High School 5401 West Main St. Belleville, Illinois A Letter from Mr. O’Brien cCH°° L ' Wt-SSB =•- ' t=S==- sra8 ArS@S«32 . §sBH5ri � 4 =ss sf.l : s. was continue to ® than before we ca n 3 USS ’ g £22 ! ss a process be a a . quaU V waaffiSS . 1 ® 1 f,U« « Table of Contents Opening . 1 Seniors . 12 Student Life . 32 Album . 64 Organizations . 94 Academics . 124 Sports . 162 Index . 196 Coming From the Past ... Plaid dresses, peter-pan collars, and girls ' P.E. jumpers? Does this sound like the Althoff we know? Not to me or any other Althoff student. Today ' s fashions completely surpass the bell- bottom pants or stripe-plaid combinations of the 60 ' s. In fact, Althoff students are probably one of the most fashion conscious yet laid-back student groups in the city. One has simply to glance down a hallway to see girls clad in designer sweaters and shirts and boys in polo tops and socks. But, although the every¬ day visitor might label Althoff students as vain or superficial, by taking a deeper look he would see students with monumental ideas and uplifting dreams which will someday shape our soci¬ ety. One day these students will solve the problems of the home¬ less, the polluted environment, and the depleting ozone layer. These students are the future, and in my eyes, the future looks very bright! The 70’s golf team prepares for a big upcoming match. And you thought today ' s dress code was strict! P.E. uniforms, 1971. 4 Top Ten Reasons 10 . ACT below 3 . 9 . Guidance said we didn’t need it. 8 . The food was bad enough in high school. 7 . My parole officer advised against it. 6 . I wanna be a cowboy! 8 Not to Go to College 5 . Got promoted to lettuce prep at McDonald’s. 4 . I wouldn’t get holy days off. 3 . I live for the Calendar Drive. 2 . My roommate could be a mass murderer. 1 . I’d have to learn to read. Don’t Worry, i 4 Be Happy! SENIORS The Class of 1989 At last, Lord, we have arrived at our last year of high school and we are at the top of the heap. May we not look at our new position as something to abuse or to use against anyone. One of the scary things about being a senior is that people look to us for leadership and good example. Sometimes we don ' t feel like being set up on the block for display. At those times help us to remember that with privilege comes responsibility, and that when we are attentive to and respond to the needs of others, we find happiness and contentment. Keep us open to the challenges of this school year because there is much yet to be learned before we become history of Althoff and begin the path of another career. May our conduct in school and out of school be honorable and above reproach. May our actions reflect the lofty principals of our Church, school, and religious profession. In all our transactions with each other may we be honest, respectful, and trustworthy. — Father Dave Voelker Robert Abilez Alicia Abram Not pictured: Bruce Adams Dan Cadagin Kirk Carson Ron Coleman Greg Harris Valery Hart Antoin Matthews Tiffany Pearce Gabe Prange Danny Serkin Amy Vernier William Adams Kathleen Albrecht Kristopher Armstrong Big league out of control — Mr. Schuline ruffs up Mike Tognarelli. Michelle Barbour Hey, check out my Coach Schott impersonation — Roger Glenn is obviously un¬ aware that Coach Schott is behind him. Angela Barboza Katie Barrett Sherri Baudino Corey Bauer Timothy Bauer Edward Bauza Paul Borgard Joan Becker Bruce Berning Leslie Black The Heisenberg Slinky Principle — Cheryl Scheibel. Lori Strickland, Nichole Stein and Greg Neidzwiecki explore another one of the universe’s mysteries. Carolyn Becker Karla Bergkoetter Keryn Bird Katie Becker Michael Beland Gary Brewer Kristie Brueggeman “I guess I’ve learned more about myself and others in these four years. Michael Brokaw Emily Bruns Mary Kay Branz Donald Brooks Patrick Buffa Kristine Chiu Brian Christ Patrick Clark Ilona Clyne Stacey Coppens Carrie Coyne Todd Cygan Mark Czerniejewski m Susan Helfrich “I feel my exper¬ ience at Althoff will enable me to approach the fu¬ ture only in a positive way.” Gregory Gahlinger Jennifer Gary Ronald Giedeman Roger Glenn Shawn Hagan “How far is it from the beach?” Several seniors meet with the U of 1 representative Choysi Harper Thomas Hasenstab in counseling. Lance Hiatt Patrick Higgins Jennifer Himstedt Scott Hudson Pamela Hunter Brad Igel Maryann Jones Sonya Jones Lab Day — Kristie Brueggeman learns about waves by experimenting with a giant spring. Mike Joergensen Francine Johnston Time Well Spent — Jim Nolden studies English Literature. Jennifer Kalmer Colleen Keefe Kristine Karban Cheryl Kinsella — David Yow “Althoff has Michelle Kearns Maureen Knox definitely be¬ come more le¬ nient and more trusting with the students. Elizabeth Koch Michael Kocot Donald Koviak Douglas Lebert Andrew Leiner “I hope this works! — Lance Hiatt demonstrates another science exhibit to St. Henry’s grade school students. Stephanie Lyke Peggy Magill Michelle Leveling Rick Malawy Lisa Lucarelli Lawrence Mank Shane May Amy McAtee ■ John Murphy Michelle Muentnich Dennis Muskopf Carolyn Becker “Maybe it’s me. Maybe Carolyn Becker is not the same person as she was four years ago.” Diane Mulconnery Dawn Navarro Adrienne Nelle Laurie Neukam Greg Niedzwiecki Herbert Nolden Karin O ' Neill Bobbie Parker Lisa Pavlow Bradley Pfeiffer Christine Pressnall Jeffrey Quain Michael Phillips Nicholas Prsha Melissa Rensing — Jack Weir “To experience Althoff you have to get involved in the activities. Brenda Rheinecker Ahh! It ' s the press! — Ron Giedeman is caught off guard at the Winter Sports Banquet. Mary Jo Sax Cheryl Scheibel Samantha Sheldon Jenny Sax David Schaulat Victoria Schwab Ronald Riesenberger Jenny Schaefer Robert Schmeider Kimberly Schultz Antonio Santos Michael Schaefer Lisa Schremp Jonathon Silhavy Christine Singh Kevin Smith Mari St. Pierre Nicole Stein Joseph Stell Robert Stenger Michael Sterr William Thurston Andrew Timko Michael Tognarelli Cynthia Vallina Jennifer Warnecke “I believe the answer is 1200Hz” — Tony Mueller. Greg Harris. Nick Prsha and Doug Lebert listen to Pat Buffa lecture on Lisa Weeks Physics. David Winkeler David Yow Matt Zittel Dustin Wiggins Marie Wuest Jack Wier Timothy Wood Brent Wilhelm Leann Wurth “Get a load of these guys” — Brad Pfeiffer and Shane May argue over the merits of their favorite groups while musical guru Will Adams chuckles. I Debby White Class Change — Dave Winkcler goes over his schedule with Father Daly. Addressing the Ball — John Boyne winds up for one of his devastating paddle board serves. STUDENT LIFE IN 1989 32 The Senior helpers at the Freshmen Orientation congregate in the courtyard. Class of 1992 — A Preview Senior leader, Stephanie Lyke. defines a “Crusader.” Sun splashes on these contemplative freshmen. This year Althoff decided to have a two-day freshmen orientation. It went well. When we freshmen arrived at school, we met in the gym. After Mr. O ' Brien introduced himself, he sent the girls to the cafeteria and had the boys remain in the gym. The deans discussed the dress code and school rules. Afterwards we were given our homeroom numbers and some senior volunteers led us there. Then, we did group activities with our assigned seniors. The activities were geared at getting us to meet each other. Next, we ate lunch in the cafeteria. In the afternoon, we played field games. We divided up by homerooms and participated in tug-o ' -war, volleyball, and relay races. Finally, we all had a juicy water¬ melon feast. Some of the freshmen had a seed-spitting contest while others found a place to relax in the shade. By the end of the day, everyone had met someone new. The orientation day was a great idea. It was a lot easier to meet new people that day than it would have been if we waited until the first day of school. The second orientation day helped, too. We received our locker numbers and combinations. Then we had a chance to follow our schedules and see what rooms we’d be in. Some of us got to meet our teachers. Overall, the two days were fun. A lot of enthusiasm was expressed by this freshmen class. With this continued enthusiasm, the class of 1992 may be the best class ever to graduate from Althoff Catholic High School. — Jennifer Schutzenhofer Kara Delaney and Sacha Zuger try to find the perfect watermelon slice for their dining pleasure. 34 Seminar Enlightens Youth of the World Ambassadors from D.C., Arizona, Texas, Illinois, and Arkansas pose with their counselor at the St. Louis Zoo. Natalia, the Russian Ambassador, entertains her friends at the pi¬ ano. On July 26, 1988, I went to St. Louis for the 30th annual Hugh O ' Brien Youth Foundation International Leadership Seminar. As Illi¬ nois’ representative, I was among over 200 “ambassadors” from the 50 states and 20 foreign countries, including Russia and Japan. During the 9 days we spent in St. Louis, we toured such places as the Arch, the Zoo, Union Station, the Courthouse, and the Botanical Gar¬ dens. The main purpose of the week, however, WAS education. Every place that we went, we had speeches and lectures given by some of the most prominent people in their Fields. Richard Gephardt, former presi¬ dential hopeful, Sam Kusumoto, president of Minolta Corp., and Kath¬ arine D. Ortega, ex-Treasurer of the United States, gave short talks and answered the many questions posed by the ambassadors. It WAS a lot of learning. But, I did make a lot of the best friends a person could ask for. — Cheryl Thebeau Ambassadors seek shelter from the July sun in the cool shade of the Arch. Laura, from Fin¬ land, Poncho, from Puerto Rico, and I pose for a quick shot at a Cardinals’ base¬ ball game. Cheryl Thebeau poses with the founder of the Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation. 35 CAST LIST: Clouseau — Tom Brennan Dreyfus — Chris Trares Cato, Tournier — Jack Wier Olga — Erin Wallace Prof. Fassbender — Lance Hiatt Dr. Duval — Diane Thomas Jarvis — Doug Kaiser McLaren — Debby White Drummond, Indian — Kristie Rachell Mrs. Bullock, old German clerk — Heather Farrow Mrs. Stutterstutt, German girl assassin — Valery Hart Mrs. Shork, German messenger, young desk clerk — Beth Milnarik Mrs. Japonica, assassin, emcee, technician — Jennifer Schutzenhofer Francois — Carrie Voss Margot, Mrs. Leverlilly — Heather Lowry Drefus gang: Diane Thomas, Kristie Rachell, Beth Milnarik, Carrie Voss Mrs. Anderson points out weak parts to the cast of the fall play. Actors practice until late to perfect their charac¬ ters. Pink Panther Strikes Again 36 Fall Play Astounds Audiences Nice try, Doug, but next time shave those legs. Tom Brennan proves his masculinity by throwing Jack Wier across the stage in a judo fight. “No, Jenny, protests Chris Trares, “I’m not that kind of boy.” Doug Kaiser, Heather Lowry, Jenny Schutzenhofer, Elizabeth Milnarik, Heather Farrow, Kristie Rachell, Debby White, and Lance Hiatt unwind after re¬ hearsal. 37 Pep Rallies Boost Spirit! Mrs. Edwards’ major means of transportation. Crusaders In Action Wllllll! 1 Where else can a person find teachers riding tricycles, coaches in contests with students to prove who really has the sexiest legs, slam- dunk expositions, amazing acrobatics and dances by the cheerleading squad and Pom-Pon girls and most of all a tremendous outpouring of school spirit unparalleled in any high school? Only at one of Althoffs many pep rallies. Althoff has always had a fantastic reputation for its athletic teams. But few outside of the school know why these teams are as good as they are. It is not because we are necessarily spilling over with natural talent, but because we are a small school in size and a large school in wins. This is due to our great support of one another, a support which comes to a climax at every pep rally. At the pep rallies, the student body shows its appreciation and support for our fellow students, especially the athletes. It is here that we give the athletes something to fight for and win for — the pride in our school. By pumping up and entertaining our athletes, we give them a confi¬ dence and sense of worth that is unbeatable. Excitement and tension and a desire to win build throughout the school the day of the “big game. The pep rally is only a prelude for the victory celebration to come. Excited fans show their enthusiasm. Keryn — is that some new dance move? Althoff Pommies have the right stuff. 39 Crusader Pride Shines Through Homecoming The Althoff Student Council planned Homecoming Week. Spirits rose as the student body looked forward to an entire week without a dress code. On Tuesday, everyone looked his or her best for the school mass. Wednesday was Class Distinction day. The seniors appeared as senior citizens. Juniors captured the “Hawaiian look. Sophomores dressed as athletes, and the freshmen wore college sweatshirts. On Thursday, Althoff turned back the clock for 50’s Day. To end the week, the student body showed Althoff pride for Blue and Gold Day. — Amy Vernier We at Althoff feel its fitting that a Catholic school begin Spirit Week with Mass. Fr. Voelker said mass for the seniors, then the freshmen at St. Henry’s seminary chapel while Fr. Daly had mass for juniors then sophomores at St. Henry’s Church. The themes of each celebration were geared to a specific class. It was a chance for classmates to gather and pray as one. The priests talked to us instead of just preaching, and we felt welcomed. — Kathy Hammond 40 No, you’re not watching the latest epi¬ sode of “Happy Days.” It’s 50’s Day at Althoff. Greased-back hair and bobby socks abound on the Althoff turf, even the Fonz would have felt at home with these cool guys. The 1950’s gave way to changes that still affect the world. As Spirit Week wound down, we held one last blast to the past, showing that some things will never be forgotten. — Maryann Jones 41 Powder Puffers Kathy, Stacey — the eyeliner is a bit low. When push comes to shove, it’s not a pretty sight. On the morning of October 16, dust rose on the Althoff football field as eager junior and senior girls battled in Alth- off s annual Powder Puff game. The sen¬ iors decisively triumphed as they shut out the junior “jockettes” (a loose term) by a score of 12-0. After the game, Leslie Black, the 1988 Homecoming Queen, and the rest of the Homecoming Court led the parade. Both the Powder Puff game and the parade displayed the great Crusader pride shown throughout Homecoming Week. — Amy Vernier Jenny Sax makes a quick toss to Kathy Albrecht. Friends Katie. Kathy, and Corey are ready for action. They ' re good but are they football material? 42 Pack Punch! As Class Distinction Day came to a close, students swarmed out of the school and headed for the back of Althoff s parking lot. The various homerooms met there for a show-down. On the football field, students divided up by homerooms, ready to compete for the title of “Ace High” for the tug-of-war. The second event was the infamous bucket brigade. Nine people were chosen from each homeroom to represent their class and display their keenness at throw ing water into an aluminum trash can. Most people, however, had a knack for missing the trash can and hitting their teammates and bystanders instead. — Carolyn Becker and Samantha Sheldon 43 Dancin’ to the Beat at Althoff s Homecoming Dance The Homecoming Court — the few, the proud: Rob Schmieder, Kathy Krantz, Jon Silhavy, Keryn Bird, Brian Christ, Adrienne Nelle, John Pawloski, Lisa Lucarelli, Brent Wilhelm. Jennifer Gary. Steve Gomric, Mary Kay Branz, Tim Bauer, Mary Jo Sax, Jack Murphy, Leslie Black, Chris Egan, Amy Basinski. We all waited for the big event of the night ... the crowning of the Queen. The Court final¬ ly arrived around 9:30. Excitement mounted as the members of the court were announced. Mike Joergenson read a brief biography about each. The Junior maids were Amy Basinski, escorted by Chris Egan, and Kathy Krantz, escorted by Rob Schmieder. The Senior Court was then announced: Mary Kay Branz, escort¬ ed by Steve Gomric, Mary Jo Sax with Tim Bauer, Adrienne Nelle with Brian Christ, Jen¬ nifer Gary with Brent Wilhelm, Keryn Bird with Jon Silhavy, Lisa Lucarelli with John Pawloski, and Leslie Black with Jack Murphy. Finally, the reigning queen. Sue Dewein, was announced with her escort, Tom Egan. Keryn Bird was named first runner-up, and Leslie Black was named the 1988 Homecoming Queen. John Pawloski and Nick Kujawa are hip to be square at the Homecoming Dance. Homecoming candidates eagerly await the final decision. After all the exciting events which took place during Spirit Week, our Homecoming Dance was on October 15. The dance began at 7:30 p.m. and continued on until 11 p.m. that evening. The music was performed by an awesome group called “Barrier.” It was exciting, and everyone seemed to enjoy being with friends and dancing the night away. — Samantha Sheldon 44 Photographer’s Goof Page The First of a New Tradition Either someone has a faulty flashbulb, or Rick is a lost member of the planet Zebon! The players, guys, focus on the players. How many possessed nuns do you know? When we said we wanted to shoot you, we didn ' t mean .. O o o 0 o • ♦ 0 ♦ O o 4 I o A VERY PALE David Yow receives communion. Is there some hidden symbolism here, or something? A ♦ ▲ o 0 ♦ O 45 I’m called “Doubting Thomas.” But of all of them, 1 was the only one who proposed, “Come, let us go up to Jerusalem and die with him.” But it was long ago, a thousand yesterdays, when 1 who could be called “Thomas the Brave” proposed a communal Calvary. Today I come to you — yes, you — and say, “Look out your windshield or into the window of your television, and let us go up to Neon Jerusalem and die with him. Come along with me to the city park of Gethsemane, where Jesus suffers the sweaty-palm agony of the sick and those dying of the deadly diseases, AIDS and cancer. Tomorrow is their Good Friday: tonight their lonesome vigil. Come, let us go and die with him. “Come and look — stare if you like — Jesus is stripped of his clothing, exposed to shame in those stripped of their jobs, naked by the loss of their homes and possessions, disrobed of their dignity. “Come, stand and watch, helpless by habit, as Jesus is mocked and ridiculed by the centurions of society, in being the butt of crude minority jokes and tongue-cutting, clever discrimination humor. Join the crowd and let your silence or laughter lash away at him. “Don ' t turn away from the pain; see the crown of thorns upon his head in the form of each one who is mentally ill, their foreheads pierced by deep depression. There he is as a bag lady muttering to herself, or, there, see him sitting and staring out the window of a ward. “See the crowd press closer, and you can view him being scourged by physical and mental abuse. Watch, don ' t turn away your prudish eyes: see him sexually abused in a confused and forever crippled little child. Genuflect, if you like, or bow in reverence.. “Turn your head, we re passing a prison; behind those walls and bars sits Jesus as an innocent man or woman — even in those guilty of some crime. Jesus — in the person of one unjustly tried and condemned, lacking a clever lawyer, or a victim crippled by poverty or a broken home — is caged in a crowded cell. “Come with me up Main Street of Neon Jerusalem; watch Jesus go by in all disabled persons carrying their crosses in the daily passion parade and in those back-bent with the heavy burdens of life. Where is a Simon of Cyrene, Texas or Minnesota, who will lift the crosses they bear. Ah, how quickly he has passed. “Come with me, let us go up the trashy hill of 10,000 Calvarys, look how in the body of the needy they have nailed him secure for life to the icy cold cross of poverty. Stand with me at the foot of millions of crosses shouldered in the midday darkness of hopeless¬ nesses. Listen to that piercing cry riding on the wind of a year of Good Fridays, “My God, why, why have you abandoned me?” “Come, let us go up to Neon Jerusalem and die with him — suffer with him, be shamed with him, be imprisoned with him, feel the lash of laughter, be mocked for a lack of money, sweat blood with him in a slow painful death and hold out our hands to be nailed for life.” You ' re late, have pressing matters to attend to, oh yes. You don ' t want to get involved, obedient to your culture ' s commandment, “Mind your own business. I understand — I, of all, understand. I too was afraid to get involved; the risk, you know was really great. I understand: brave words come easy, it ' s defeat and shame that test convictions. Remember, I ' m Doubting Thomas, even to this day. I ' m your patron. Can he ... he be dying of AIDS? Can he really sit in the chair of an electric cross and die: aren ' t only criminals condemned? O doubting disciples who turn away from ugliness and brokenness, saying to yourselves: “Surely this is not the Chosen of our God. ' ” Take consolation, I know your thoughts. I doubt today, as long ago, but I think that you really believe that he is risen and among us. I doubt seriously that if on meeting someone homeless or broken on Main Street of Neon Jerusalem, you would say, “My Lord and my god. ' (author unknown) Artwork skillfully crafted by Carolyn Becker, Amy Decker, and Maryann Jones. 47 Where’s the Party? Althoff threw a party to start off the school year right. It’s called the Kick- Off Dance, and it blasted away from eight to eleven p.m. “Barrier played the tunes that kept the crowd rocking. And “Fallen Angel, by Poison, hit the top of the charts with the students. While the crowd wasn’t very big, they made their presence known. Dances of every kind were displayed. The Althoff football team showed up for their introductions. All in all, the Kick-Off Dance reigned supreme. Three cheers for “Unconditional Surren¬ der, a band Althoff is proud to call its own! The members include Tim O ' Saben, junior, and seniors Jack Weir and Dave Winkeler. These three guys play acoustic guitar, drums, and bass guitar, respectively. They had the beat going so well, that the students stormed the stage. Overtaking the micro¬ phone, they performed alongside with US. The dance definitely held a more casual feel to it, as jeans ran rampant as the 1 fashion worn. As usual, everyone arrived at nine and left by ten. Some faithful devotees even lasted until 10:30. Where ' s the party? Christmas Ball December 16. Months of preparation would be culmi¬ nated on that special evening. It was the Christmas Ball. No one could concentrate at school that week. Every conversation included a discussion of dresses, restaurants, limos, or some other Christmas Ball-related topic. It would be THE event of the winter season. After two hours of preparation, I was ready. My date and I stared at each other in shock. Neither of us had seen the other looking this dressed up. We managed to get through the Killer Kodak scene pretty well. After snatch¬ ing the camera from my mom ' s hand, we escaped. The dance was, as most Althoff dances go, an hour long. It did last from 8 to 11., But the majority of couples were in by 9, out by 10, and on their way to a terrific time. The band. Second Nature, played some romantic tunes. Most of the dances were slow, but a few fast ones picked up the pace now and then. Between standing in line for pictures, snapping shots of friends, and stealing decorations, most people actually got a few dances in. All in all, the Christmas Ball was quite a success. — Carolyn Becker 50 Sports Banquet Celebrates Athletes Every spring the Althoff Fathers and Friends Club hosts a formal dinner to honor Althoff athletes who participated in one of the various winter sports. It is a time for these students to receive recognition in front of their parents, classmates, and teachers. For the graduating seniors, the banquet closes their high school sports careers and leaves mixed feelings of accom¬ plishment and sadness. This year the assembly was held at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. The various coaches and school administrators sat at the head table. When everyone was finished eating, the coaches stood and gave a brief description of the past season before calling the teams up to receive certificates. The cheerleading squad, the pom-pon squad, the wrestling team, and all of the boys and girls basketball teams were recognized. After the pre¬ sentations, senior Corey Bauer recited a prayer for athletes and the players, parents, and coaches Finished the evening by min¬ gling and remembering the winning seasons. — Greg Gahlinger Mr. Brad Harriman points out the discipline required for rigorous training. Mr. Glenn Schott, head football coach, addresses the crowd. Jack Murphy, Tom Egan, Rob Schmeider, and Dan Serkin display their awards. Congratulations for a job well done! Althoff is proud of these winners! 52 Honors Banquet Salutes Students On April 9, 1989, Althoff held its annual academic awards banquet at Augustine’s. Now, don’t get this event confused with the Academy Awards. No movie stars attended the ACHS occasion. However, a number of celebrities came. These celebri¬ ties weren’t people from STAR magazine, either. They were students from Althoff with excellent records. Students who had achieved a 3.8 or higher grade point average in each of the first three quarters of the school year were awarded certificates of merit. 47 seniors, 35 juniors, 28 sophomores, and 27 freshmen received awards. The master of ceremonies was Fr. Richard Daly, assistant principal. Fr. Dave Voelker, religion teacher, gave the invoca¬ tion. This was followed by a delicious buffet. After the crowd was appeased, the Honorable Joseph Cunningham, a retired court justice, spoke with inspiration to the students. Mr. John O’Brien, principal, presented the awards. The evening was con¬ cluded with a prayer of thanksgiving by Sister Cindy, art in¬ structor. — Carolyn Becker Kathy Albrecht and her parents discuss the auspicious occasion. Mr. O ' Brien, Fr. Daly, and Mrs. Terveer give awards to scholars. Jack Wier, Kathy Hammond, and Cheryl Thebeau are thrilled to be here. 53 Blood Drive Soaks Up the Volunteers That ' s the last time Chad will be out of dress code! FACT: The Althoff Blood Drive was a terrific success. Do¬ nors lined the bleachers, as orga¬ nized volunteers took control. FACT: Students love the Blood Drive because it’s a terrif¬ ic excuse to skip class, as well as a gift to a worthy cause. However, the flu season did steal a few worthy donors. FACT: The caring and concern Althoff students possess will insure many Blood Drive successes in the future. I can’t believe I volunteered for this! Admit it, you guys, you came for the pizza! No sweat, right, Mike? It wasn’t so bad, was it, Chad? Mike Kocot grins nervously while waiting. Autographs 1 + ♦ 55 The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music! CAST LIST: Maria Rainer — Keryn Bird Sister Berthe — Cheryl Thebeau Sister Margaretta — Beth Milnarik Mother Abbess — Kathy Hammond Sister Sopia — Melissa Rensing Capt. Von Trapp — Chris Trares Franz — Mike Aleman Frau Schmidt — Cheryl Scheibel Licsl — Jeni Fanning Friedrich — Paul “PJ. Winkeler Louisa — Heather Lowry Kurt — Mike Karban Brigitta — Jennifer Schutzenhofer Marta — Anne Sautman Gretl — Cassie Zuger Rolf Gruber — Jack Wier Elsa Schraeder — Sarah Frey Ursula — Kristi Karban Max Detweiler — Tom Brennan Herr Zeller — Sam Grant Frau Zeller — Lynne Miller Baron Elberfeld — Lance Hiatt Baroness Elberfeld — Carrie Voss Postulant — Angie Marvin Adm. Von Schreiber — Jim Pappas Nazi soldier — Doug Kaiser “Skating Nun” — Johnelle Crawford 56 Althoff Prom Night Dancing with the one you love. Having a ball at the After-Prom Party. 58 A Night Like No Other Waiting anxiously for the big announcement. A Court Couple caught unexpected. Kris Armstrong and Colleen Keefe Aren’t they cute? The happy pairs pose for a group shot. Dream Date Darlings Shades are a trendy accessory for Prom ' 89. Too cool, Jon! Chad and jenny share grins for the camera. 60 Who’s Who? — Class of ' 89 GUYS GIRLS MOST CONGENIAL MOST CONGENIAL Chad Doyle Sharon Wahl MOST TALENTED Jack Weir MOST TALENTED Keryn Bird MOST POPULAR Tom Egan MOST POPULAR Leslie Black MOST ATHLETIC B.C. Perry MOST ATHLETIC Kathy Albrecht MOST ATTRACTIVE Tom Egan MOST ATTRACTIVE Lisa Lucarelli MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mike Tognarelli MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Vicki Schwab CLASS CLOWN Rick Malawy CLASS CLOWN Maureen Knox MOST FASHIONABLE MOST FASHIONABLE Scott Hudson Amy McAtee MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Ken Voelkerding Kathy Albrecht MOST ARTISTIC MOST ARTISTIC Chad Doyle Amy Decker 61 Congratulations Graduates!!! Here’s to the Class of 1989! 63 Recognize A nyone? ttv CRUSADER 64 Abernathy, James Aleman, Michael Aldridge, Thomas Alvarez, Toni Armstrong, Shannon Baird, Brittainy Basinski, Amy Bedell, Steve Bergkoetter, Kevin Bielke, Denny Brennan, Tom Britt, Debbie Brueggeman, Keith Buesking, Kathy Butza, Tracy Carpenter, David Clink, Jennifer Collins, Johnnie Conreaux, Patrick Crawford, Johnelle 66 DeMond, Kristin Desmond, Thomas Dingwell, Shannon Duff, James Dumstorff, Erin Egan, Chris Eschman, Brian Fanning. Jennifer We show our colors and they are bold and courageous. With two years of high school under our belts. Lord, we juniors have gained a reasonable amount of confidence. We are half-way through our high school career and we now know that if w e have come this far we can go all the way. There is still much to accomplish but given the experiences of the past, we feel somewhat secure about some of the decisions we will have to face down the road. We want to experience as much as we can within reason and sound moral judgment. Help us. Lord, have the confidence we need to make good and upright decisions for the present so that our futures will be free to pursue and fulfill our dreams. — Fr. Dave Voelker 67 Hayden, Sean Heinrich, Amy Heifer, Steven Heller, Julie Hepp, David Hill, Patrick Hoerner, Garrett Hoffmann, Joe Holten, Vicki Hrabusicky, John Johns, George Johnston, Jill Karcher, Ronald 68 Kurkjian, Tiffany Lay, Denise Lekosky, Mary Lett, Mary ' uuuiuumu .uimituti.... Martindale, Brian Matuszewski, Bernard Mena, Joe Mills, Chamin Morgan, Deneice McGovern, Madalyn Nadler, Denise Neuharth, Brandy Nolden, John Noski, Don Oelrich, Matt Odum, Don Starnes, Bill Szymula, Julie Thebeau, Cheryl Thomas, Diane Thurston, Chris Thurston, Susan Trares, Chris Ubaudi, Michael Utz, Theresa Voellinger, Robb Von Feldt. Julie Wodarczyk, Tom Wagner, Amy Weber, Christine Wehrheim, Joe Weissert, Steve 71 Wester, Tina Whitworth, John Williams, Cortez Willette, Aaron Not pictured: Bauer, Chris D’Amato, Mike Dee, Joseph Evans, Dan Fields, Brian Hickey. Monty Kujawa, Nick Marshall, Derek Mottershead, Jim Murphy, Robert Schwartz, Keith Stell, Ken Touchette, Milton Vunetich, P.J. Welch, Doug Wells, Kelleen Going in the exit after three years? Come on, Bryce! 72 Autographs Abell, Holly Banks, Ira Banks, Dawn Barboza, Lupe Barrett, Colleen Barrett, Shana Baldus, Scott Baudino, Jim Becker, Frannie Bell, Teena Bertelsman, Christy Bien, Michelle Blaha, Stephanie Blanquart, Jay Bowers, Brian Brady, Steve 74 ♦ Brown, Dawn Brune, Monica A Buettner, Pamela Casis, Cassandra ♦ Casto, Kristina Chiu, Regina Coleman, Liza Daily, Jeff Denning, Lana Dillard, James ♦ ♦ Dixon, Romanda Dohm, Craig Doyle, Mimi Ellison, Julie ♦ ♦ Faust, Vic Feher, Steven Ferrara, Becky Flora, Cyndi ♦ 75 Foppe, Chris Forden, Bobbie Jo Frey, Jennifer Frey, Sarah Frick, Amy Garcia, Christy Gill, Brice Grant, Sam Grogan, Patrick Gomric, Matt Guest, Christine Hamilton, Korie Harter, Jennifer Hatzl, John Heap, Jamie Heap, Joshua 76 Heap, Richard Heinzl, Steve Hicks, Precious Hill, Angie Hodges, Chris Jackson, LaDonna Jacquot, Jamee Jenkins, Beth Jethroe, Dennis Karban, Michael Kaiser, Doug Kane. Becky Keefe, Kara Kehder, Lisa Kellmeyer, Lisa Kessler, Brian Kolb, Amy Kotorba, Kim Our colors are bright, happy, carefree, and maybe even frivolous. That almost fits our mood. We so much want to make our mark; we need guidance and direction to make the proper mark. There are so many thoughts that fill our heads these days; there is so much excitement in our lives, there is great anxiety as we stand on the brink of independence, between needing our parent s and not wanting to need them. There is so much energy within us that it seems as if we are going to explode with enthusiasm. We need to channel our efforts and our hearts so that we can continue to develop physically and mentally. Quiet our minds enough, Lord, so that we can hear the gentle proddings of wisdom and experience. Fr. Voelker Kuebel, Mimi Lacey, Lamond Lackey, Steve Lanter, Mike LeChien, Kara Lehan, Kevin Leroy, Kathy Lichtenstein, Amy Lintz, Jonathan Lyke, Chris Mark, Fontez Merriman, Brian Miller, Lynne Milnarik, Beth Moore, Sheila Morgan, Jennifer 78 Mueller, Danny | Muench, Lisa � Myatt, Tim fc Nadler, Janet % Neff, Amy Neighbors, Gene Noel, Dan i � Nolan, Matt Novosal, Marc O ' Hara, Bridget Olson, Matt O ' Saben, Tim i I Padgett, Keith Pappas, Jim Pavlow, Susan Penny, David Poe, Catherine Rachell, Kristie Reed, John t t i % 79 Regan, Brian Reiniger, Susan Rendleman, Jennifer Reyling, Tim Rick, Tim Rickert. Bryan Riedel, Jennifer Rodgers, Kiota Sanlin, Tyona Sautman, Anne Sauget, Rich Schaltenbrand, Dave Schmieder, Greg Schneider, Paul Schobert, Tim Schrand, Mark 80 YAMAHA Sheahan, Tim Siekmann, Melissa Simmons, Ryan Sintzel, John Smalling, Heather Smith, Kelly Sobczak, Shane Sorgea, Katrina Spillman, Shane Stephens, Jason Stovall, Darond Stroter, Michelle Taylor, Amy Thomas, Elaine Thompson, Hickey Timko, Andrea 81 Trinity, Mary Underbrink, Melissa Underwood, Sara Vangenhen, Lana Vickers, Mark Vogt, Brian Volpert, Amy Wachtel, Steve Wendler, Aaron Weissert, Vicki Werner, Stephanie Wester, Tony Westerheide, Kevin Whitehead, Suzanne Wienhoff, Jeff Wolf, Lori Ysursa, Tom Polka, Amy Sorden, Raymond Strickland, Stacie Winkeler, Paul f 82 In Memory of Brian Douglas Vogt 1973-1989 AUTOGRAPHS ♦ Abernathy, David Aiple, Jennifer Amos, Stacey Anderson, Sarah Arguello, Margo Arnold, Charissa Ax, Julie Baltz, Melissa Bauer, Brent Becherer, Tim Behrman, Christi Beltran. Brannon Biggs, Chris Bien, Amanda Bills, Kimberly Blick, Tiffany 85 FR£S MFN Bouse, Kevin Brello. Kim Brooks, Jason Bruno, Tina Buffa, Anna Buffa, Christina Burke, Stacey Bush, Tamara Calhoun, Bridgett Cannady, Angela Casto, Michelle Chambers, Chris Collins, James Cooper, LaVonda Cueto, Kara Delaney, Kara Dorrough, Anne Ernst, Diane Fath, Stephen Forneris, Tino Forneris, Kristina Fortae, Ed Foster, Karin Feldman, Neal Fernandez, Antonio Feurer, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Christy Gaines, Lisette Gary, Dan Gass, Colleen Gill, Kendra Gillum, Tim Grant, Teresa Green, Matthew Well, here we are. Lord, the new kids on the block. Everything is so new; new classmates, all different sizes and shapes and colors; new teachers, new surroundings, classrooms, desks, cafeteria, new books! It ' s almost too much to take it in all at one time. Gosh! Some of those books are so thick! Do you think we will have to read everything? I hope there ' s lots of pictures. But no matter. We ' ll get it together. WE just need time, a little patience with ourselves, and hope that the teachers will be understanding. We want our high school years to be beneficial, so be at our sides especially at those times when we are tempted to cave in and give up. We present our colors in the hope that we will make a lasting contribution to our school and to the efforts our future education will bring us. — Father Dave Voelker Green, Milena Gula, Chris Gundlach, Lisa Hooke, Christy Haas, Tina Hagan, Ryan Halverson, Hope Hannes, Jeremy Harter, Scott Henry, Aimi Hesch, Louis Hepp, Sarah Hicks, Jennifer Himstedt. Katherine Hipskind, Sarah Hoffmann, Josh Holder, Alicia Hopfinger, Melissa Hucker, Elaine Hunter, Jenny 88 Jacob, Eric Jansen, Kim Jethroe, Danielle Joergensen, Matthew Johnston, Shaun Kalmer. Julie Kettell, Allison Koch, Jim Korita, Steve Kostelac, Mike Knysak, Jimmy Lanter, Janice Levi. Mike Lowe, Shane 89 Mich alke, Jolie Middendorff, Brian Middleton, Melissa Miller, Margaret Milton, Mikal Mitchell, Jannean Moore, Darrin Montez, Leslie Mordis, Bernadette Morgan, Lisa Muentnich, Scott McCann, Stephanie McCaskill, Ericka McFarland, Shawn McKim, Karrie Neff, Mike O’Dell, Rob Ostendorf, Ryan Palmeri, Angela Panis, Anthony Podhrasky, BJ. Phillips, Keith Reaka. Brian Rick, Amy Ryan, Tom Sangster, Andrea Sax, Amy Scheibel, Jerome Schuck, Dawn Schumacker, Andy Schutzenhofer, Jennifer Now what!!!! We celebrate together. 93 Active Organizations In 1989 94 JESUS WO«K Senior Science Club members Lance Hiatt, Beth Koch, and Melissa Rensing demonstrate their teaching skills to a willing grade school audi¬ ence. SIGN IN, PLEASE. The science club, a group of dedi¬ cated senior Physics students, has been busy this year. Members en¬ joyed a fun-filled day at the Magic House in St. Louis. They have partici¬ pated in community science projects at our grade schools. In addition, sev¬ eral members helped judge a science fair at St. Mary’s grade school in Belleville. Many people became teachers for the day by demonstrating science projects for students at 18 area grade schools. Carolyn Becker shows that height is not a factor in strength. Rob Abilez is mesmerized by the magic ball — shock ing, isn’t it? 97 Althoff Sings o , ► o O • ° ° • O O Girls ' Chorus has become one of the most popular elec¬ tives for female freshmen. This group is the place for the begin¬ ning vocalist as well as a few “old pros.” The 1988-1989 Girls ' Chorus consists of: row 1 (L to R) Mrs. Anne Hose, di¬ rector, Elaine Thomas, Anne Mansini, Cheryl Thebeau, Sharon Weber; row 2: Michelle Bien, Sarah Frey, Christine Singh, Jenny Fanning, Amy Poe (pianist). Heather Lowry; row 3: Julie Heller (pianist), Kathy Buesking, Teena Bell, Shannon Dingwell, Jennifer Morgan, Valery Hart; row 4: Stacy Burke, Lupe Barboza, Carrie Voss, Sarah Underwood, Kristi Karban. The members of Girls ' Chorus move up to the ranks of Mixed Cho¬ rus. Mixed Chorus is also the home of the male vocalists at Althoff. Row 1 (L to R): Monica Brune, Michele Barbour, Dawn Navarro, Kathy Hammond, Lisa Weeks, Alicia Abram, Mrs. Hose, director; row 2: Choysi Harper, Renee Thomas, Ka¬ ren Ham, Jack Wier, Carrie Voss, Christie Bertelsman, Shawn Hagan, Liza Coleman; row 3: Mike Karban, Jabir Muhammad, Paul Winkeler, Bryan Rickert, Jim Pappas, Steve Koritta, Doug Kaiser, Ryan Hagan, Iko Essien. The epitome of vocal and dance combination can be found in the Althoff Swing Choir. Under the direction of Mrs. Anne Hose and Mr. Larrv Pry, the Swing Choir enter¬ tained various clubs and organi¬ zations throughout the school year. The Swing Choir of 1988- 1989 included: row 1 (L to R) Cheryl Thebeau, Jack Wier, Mr. Hose, director, Carrie Voss, Paul Winkeler; row 2: Chris Singh, Jim Pappas, Christie Bertelsman, Chris Trares; row 3: Lisa Weeks, Doug Kaiser, Kathy Ham¬ mond, Iko Essien. 98 O A ► ▲ o o o- J O k o ♦ w • o 1 O V . and Swings The Althoff Band is made up of: row 1 (L to R) Mrs. Anne Hose, director. Jack Wier, Will Adams, Paul Winkeler, Jennifer Schut- zenhofer, Melissa Rensing; row 2: Steve Schickedanz, Tim Becherer, Amy Lich¬ tenstein, Charissa Arnold, Becky Ferrara, Karen Ham; row 3: Dave Winkeler, An¬ gela Perkins, Janean Mitch¬ ell, Britanny Baird, Diane Thomas, Johnelle Crawford, Heather Lowry, Anne Saut- man; row 5: Alicia Holder, Ericka McCaskill, Matt Zit- tel, Rob Stenger, Mike Schaefer, Joe Stenger. A special branch of the band is the Jazz Combo. This year the elite members were: row 1 (L to R) Jim Pappas, Jack Wier, Will Adams, Mrs. Hose, director; row 2: Steve Bedell, Anne Sautman, Mike Schaefer. 99 r ALTHOFF DRAMA CLUB Say cheese, Kathy and Keryn! Jack Wier sings “You Are Sixteen Going on Sev¬ enteen.” PINK PANTHER director, Mrs. Anderson. Shawn Hagan enjoys the banquet. 100 PRESENTS TOMORROW’S STARS Drama Club All-Stars, Heather and Debbie. Full-dress rehearsal for THE SOUND OF MUSIC. 101 Lifesavers Organize Another Year Lifesavers: row 1, L to R: Jenny Sax, Jennifer Gary, Libby Banker, Chad Doyle, Kelly Bauer, Lisa Lucarelli, Mike Joergenson, Katie Bar¬ rett, moderator — Jack Ga- gen; row 2: Robbie Schmeider, Kathy Albrecht, Renee Thomas, Amy Verni¬ er, Nicole Head, Sue Pusa, Sharon Wahl, Debbie Heap, Brian Patton; row 3: Mary Jo Sax, Sonia Dervicki, Stephanie Lyke, Vicki Schwab, Carrie Coyne, Kim Shultz, Terry Chavis, Cas¬ sandra Casis, Keith Schwartz, Rich Sauget. Mr. Gagen speaks during the drug rally. (above) Lifesavers gather at drug rally, (below) Bill Coates and Mr. Gagen presen t Don Larsen with a Lifesaver sweatshirt. The Lifesavers experienced a fun-filled year and par¬ ticipated in several activities. They started the year off with a number of retreats which initiated new members into the group. In the fall, the lifesavers attended the drug rally held during school hours at the Belleville Square. Students from several different schools all joined together to participate in this rally against drugs in order to help others. Next, the lifesavers participated in the D.A.R.E. pro¬ gram. The members went to different grade schools and shared their many high school experiences with the stu¬ dents. This helped the students to acquire a taste of high school life. The lifesavers ended the year at the St. Clair Bowling Alley with a crazy bowl. Good times and memories were shared by all of the members. LIFT Rises to New Heights Life Information from Teens (LIFT) has enjoyed a successful second year at Althoff. They had eight members this year. The LIFT group was founded to provide informa¬ tion to students on important issues. They have dis¬ tributed cards from Call for Help’s suicide and crisis line and Youth Connection, a phone line for people under 18 years of age. They have also provided audio-visual materials and guest speakers for reli¬ gion classes. In addition, the group organized an inspirational prayer service and candlelight proces¬ sion with guest speakers such as Joseph Hubbard, director of Catholic Urban Programs. These speak¬ ers led prayers in three areas: teen issues, abortion, and service to the poor and homeless. Several mem¬ bers of the group also went horseback riding. LIFT has had a worthwhile year and is looking forward to an even better year in 1989-90. LIFT members enjoy a day at the stables. LIFT members: front row (L to R) Jennifer Rendleman, Doug Kaiser. Debby White, Bryan Rickert, Regina Chiu; row 2: Jim Pappas, Kristine Chiu, David Yow. f Lonely-Depressed r; Suicidal j Any Problem V Need Information } CALL FOR HELP, INC. % SUICIDE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM JN 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK 397-0963 Mr. Pappas, moderator, displays his equestrian skills. 103 Dedicated Student Council Junior class officers and representatives: row 1 (L to R) Kathy Krant7, Bcrnie Ysursa, Tara Pfershy; row 2: Denise Nadler, Colleen Younger; row 3: Keith Schwartz, Nick Kujawa, Mike Aleman. The Althoff High School Student Council is the voice of the student body. The Student council is dedicated to serv¬ ing everyone at Althoff, and each mem¬ ber is open to new ideas and suggestions that students may offer. The Student Council is comprised of three officers and five representatives from each of the four classes. The head of the Student Council is the executive board, consisting of seniors. Attending weekly meetings is not the only job of the members. Each member is prepared to fulfill his or her position and to meet the demands required. Everything from Homecoming to the Prom is well- planned by the council. Much time and effort is put into organizing Homecom¬ ing Week, the series of dances at school, the blood drive, Christmas Ball and the Prom. Althoff thanks the Student Council for all of the wonderful contributions it has made throughout the year. With these contributions, Althoff has truly grown. Also, much thanks and gratitude is given to the dedicated moderator, Mrs. Jones. Senior class student council members: row 1 (L to R) Sharon Wahl, Mrs. Jones, Jennifer Gary; row 2: Rob Abilez, Katie Barrett, Dustin Wiggins, David Yow; row 3: Mark Czemiejewski, Renee Thomas, Roger Glenn. Freshmen officers and representative: row 1 (L to R) Jan Lanter. Charissa Arnold; row 2: Beth Vernier. Angie Kennedy, Margaret Whiting; row 3: Sascha Zuger, Chris Biggs, Mike Kostclac, Amy Rick. Freshmen student council members discuss plans for upcoming events. Brings New Ideas to Althoff Sophomore officers and representatives: row 1 (L to R) Jennifer Frey, Beth Jenkins, Becky Kane, Greg Schmieder; row 2: Vicki Wiessert, Suzanne Whitehead, Amy Frick; row 3: Vic Faust, Tom Ysursa, Matt Gomric. Student Council Rules As early as July, the Stu¬ dent Council met to plan the important events for the up¬ coming year. Dances, Spirit Week, and other special events for the entire year were discussed. These plans were further organized, carefully calculated, and eventually carried out as the year went on. The Student Council was responsible for organizing many of the more traditional activities such as Spirit Week for Homecoming, Homecoming itself, the Opening School Dance, Tip- Off Dance, Christmas Ball, Advent projects, Senior-Par¬ ent Mass and Breakfast, and the Prom. In addition, the 1988-89 Student Council initiated and established many new ideas such as new theme days for Spirit Week, participation in the drug ral¬ lies, and planning the pep rallies (previously dominat¬ ed by the Athletic Depart¬ ment) just to name a few. The Student Council also held a car wash and bake sales to fund a special schol¬ arship. They helped prepare the Annual Bisho p ' s Christ¬ mas Dinner as well as deco¬ rating the cafeteria for the annual Christmas pizza par¬ ty. With a lot of hard work and excellent leadership, the members of the 1988-89 Stu¬ dent Council put together a very educational, entertain¬ ing, and all around enjoyable year. — Dustin Wiggins The executive board; president — Mike Tognarelli; vice-president — Robby Schmieder; treasurer — Mike Joergenson; recording secretary — Leslie Black; corresponding secretary — Vicky Schwab; Mrs. Jones — moderator. Mike Tognarelli — “talk about dedication!” 106 Chess Club Makes Its Move Row 1, L-R: Steve Korita, Doug Kaiser, Jennifer Rendleman, Bryan Rickert, Jim Pappas; row 2: Nick Kujawa, Denise Lay, David Car¬ penter, Joe Hoffman, Dan Noel; row 3: Mike Harley, Joe Mena, Steve Schickendanz, Keith Schwartz, Julie Syzmula. Earlier this year, student leader, Doug Kaiser, peti¬ tioned our principal, Mr. John O ' Brien, to have an ac¬ tivity here at Althoff that matches our supreme intel¬ lect with strategy and non¬ stop action.” The answer, naturally, was chess. The Chess Club started off with a bang, practicing long, grueling hours and sin¬ gularly restoring our faith in Althoff, religion, and life. The Chess Club competed bravely in the take-no-pris- oners, kill-em-all attitude we all share. When the smoke cleared, they had shown their Althoff pride and also that great competition doesn’t require sweat! Students Experience French Culture French Club from left to right: row 1 — Cassandra Casis, Katie Barrett, Steph¬ anie Lyke, Brigitte Jackson, Cheryl Thebeau, Anne Mansini; row 2 — Angela Schmitt, Diane Thomas, Brad Partridge, Maureen Knox, Amy Porter, Amy Decker, Kathy Hamnmond; row 3 — Amanda Bien, An¬ gela Marvin, Carrie Voss, Lana Vangenhen, Kristie Rachell, Dan Green, Jolie Milchalke, Amy Rick; row 4 — Mimi Kuebel, Colleen Barrett, Anne Sautman, Lisa Kellmeyer, Carolyn Becker, and Jim Pappas. It was a bleak afternoon as two cars left the Althoff parking lot. Their destination — St. Charles, Missouri. As they headed down the highway, the car driven by Maureen Knox missed the exit. She, along with her fellow passengers, Stephanie Lyke, Carolyn Becker, and Cassandra Casis, spent a harrowing half-hour lost on the interstate. Yet, the foursome made their way to the decided meeting-place, and found Mrs. Jane Price, Jim Pappas, and Brice Gill eagerly await¬ ing them. From this point, the group headed to the Tourist Center to pick up information on the day ' s events. With brochures in hand they pro¬ ceeded to stroll down the main drag of boutiques, country restaurants, and antique shops. They paused at one store and went in to pose by the authentically decorated French Christmas tree. After browsing through various arts and crafts displays, the seven visitors made their way to an acclaimed dining room, known as The Mother- in-Law’s. The two fellows decided to eat else¬ where, but the women remained. Some choose from the exquisite menu a delicious Cream of Broccoli soup, while others picked the French Onion soup. There dessert was a tasty blueberry muffin. After these culinary delights were con¬ sumed, the members decided to take an excursion on the old-time trolley, which led the club through the many historic sites of St. Charles. With this, the trip ended. — Carolyn Becker (upper right) French Club officers: secretary — Brigitte Jackson, Vice-president — Katie Barrett, treasurer — Cas¬ sandra Casis, president — Stephanie Lyke. (right) Carolyn, Cassandra, Brice, Jim. Maureen, and Steph¬ anie get a taste of French culture. LATIN CLUB Latin Club members: row 1, L-R — Sister Olivia, Dave Winkeler, Steve Timko, Tom Egan, Steve Gomric, Jennifer Himstedt, Aimee Foppe, Katie Barrett. Mrs. Foeller; row 2 — Rob Schmiedcr, Dustin Wiggins, Stacy Stratman, Mary Jo Sax, Scott Fludson, Sue Pusa, Sue Helfrich, Mike Joergenson, Angie Hill; row 3 — Matt Joergenson. Lance Hiatt, Lisa Pavlow, Jennifer Gary, David Carpenter, Matt Gomric, Tara Pfershy, Jamee Jacquot, Frannie Becker, Susan Pavlow; row 4 Vicky Schwab, Beth Koch, Christian Schubert, Rich Heap, Craig Dohm, Greg Schmieder, John Stinzel, Chris Foppe. Darrin Moore, Mike Levi, Tom Pensoneau; row 5 — Lisa Feurer, Bobbi Jean Parker, Kate Kuebel, Regina Chiu, Liz Milnarik, Mimi Doyle, Sarah Frey, Teena Bell, Karin Foster. Kara Delaney, Charissa Arnold, Hope Halverson. Latin Club Officers (left to right) Jennifer Himstedt, Steve Gomric, Aimee Foppe, Katie Barrett pose for the camera. 109 Buenos Dias “Cancun! What a dream come true! Imagine, spend¬ ing the Christmas holidays basking in the warmth of Mexico’s sunny climate!” Well, that’s exactly what some members of the Spanish Club enjoyed this year. Along with Mrs. Bo- lesta, Spanish Club moderator, and Mrs. Edwards, twelve students enjoyed the Christmas holidays explor¬ ing Aztec ruins and spending money on treasured me¬ mentos of their trip. As well as visiting exotic places, the Spanish Club also sponsored the Valentine’s Day carnation sale. Spanish Club: row 1 (L to R) Nick Kujawa, Mark Rasurc, Barry Brooks. Rob Abilez, Mike Aleman, Mrs. Bo- lesta, Nancy Lanier, Kristi Karban; row 2 (L to R) Stephanie McCann, Kristine Chiu, Debby White, Amy Decker. Maryann Jones, Jennifer Mor¬ gan, Doug Kaiser, Jennifer Rendleman. Tori Krolokowski, Susan Thurston; row 3 (L to R) Tessie Grant, Melissa Baltz, Toni Alvarez, Tina Brutto, Cindy Van- Loo, Amy Taylor, Beth Jenkins, Sasha Zuger, Janet Nadler; row 4 (L to R) Denise Nadler, Amy Basinski, Mada- lyn McGovern, Jennifer Schutzenhofer, Christie Haake, Diane Ernst, Angie Cannady, Jan Lanter, Kim Brello, Kathy Albrecht, Jack Wier, Mark Czerniejewski; row 5 (L to R) Jeanine Mitchell, Vonda Cooper, Erica McCas- till. Alicia Holder, Josh Hoffmann, Tim Gillum. Brian Karban, Roger Glenn, Mike Tognarelli, Steve Bedell; row 6 (L to R) Mike Winkeler, Misker Williams, Brian Reeka. Jason Brooks, Mike Neff, David Yow. Spanish Club officers: Rob Abilez, Mike Aleman, Nancy Lanter, and Kristi Karban. Mrs. Bolesta cheerfully greets her Spanish amigos. Roger and Maryann question Mrs. Bolesta’s explana¬ tion. Mike Aleman tests the strength of Mexican architecture. front row (L-R) Milena Green, Heather Farrow. Johnelle Crawford, Diane Thomas. Cheryl Thebeau, Tamara Bush; row 2: Renee Thomas. Debby White, Anne Mansini, Sarah Frey, Danielle Jethroe; row 3; Iko Essien, Ira Banks, Sascha Zuger, Kristie Rachell, Jannean Mitchell, Dennis Jethroe; not pictured: Amy Rick, Kim Bills, Marie Wuest, Brigitte Jackson, Lisa Weeks. Speech Team Has a Banner Year Everyone exercises the “fine arts ' of communica¬ tion daily. Whenever someone utters a word, scrib¬ bles a not to a friend, or gestures in delight or anger — he is communicating. The 1988-89 Althoff Speech Team again took this often misused gift for communication to new heights as they earned first, second, and third place ribbons in all of the competi¬ tions they entered. Coached by Mrs. Joyce Terveer, the twenty-two-member team practiced long hours in order to be ready for the meets. The awards they received showed the time spent was well worth the effort. Congratulations, Speech Team! ill The 1989 National Honor Society One of the many Althoff traditions is the National Honor Society. Officially called the Crusader Chapter of the National Honor Society, this organization pro¬ motes the qualities that count in the real world. Each member must maintain a grade point average of 3.8 or higher for a 7-semester period along with exhibiting leadership, scholarship, service and strong character. The National Honor Society challenges students to be the best. In 1989, 48 elite seniors were chosen to face the challenge. These students were inducted in early February at St. Henry ' s Church. After the ceremony, the new members, along with family and friends, went over to the cafeteria for an afternoon social of pastries and punch. The remainder of the year flew by amid bake sales and meetings. All in all, everyone met the challenge of NHS. The 1989 NHS: row 1 (L to R) Vicki Schwab, Laura Donley, Susan Helfrich, Sue Pusa, Stephanie Lyke, Kris¬ tine Chiu, Debby White, Maryann Jones; row 2: Mike Joergensen, Katie Barrett, Keryn Bird, Stacy Stratmann, Amy Vernier, Jennifer Gary, Cindy Vallina. Robert Abi- lez, Amy Decker; row 3: Cheryl Scheibel, Tony Santos, Kelly Bauer, Mary Jo Sax, Peggy Magill, Beth Koch, Nancy Lanter, Kathy Albrecht, Carolyn Becker; row 4: David Winkeler, Mark Czerniejewski, Dustin Wiggins, Rob Schmieder, Wayne Davis, Tom Egan, Roger Glenn, Kathy Hammond; row 5: Nicole Stein, Andrew Timko, Matt Zittel, Ed Bauza, Tom Hasenstab, Katie Becker, Kathy Artime; row 6: Mike Tognarelli, Lori Strickland, Fran Johnston, John Boyne, Jon Silhavy, Marcie Richter, Leann Wurth. 112 The 1989 NHS would like to say thank you to our moderators, Mrs. Rose Mansfield and Mr. Jim Igel. for their support of the NHS. 113 Yearbook ’89 — Mission Accomplished (above) Deneice Morgan works diligently to plan a layout page for the organizations section. (right) Stephanie Lyke, Amy Decker, and Kathy Buesking help to distribute the ’88 yearbooks in the fall. Now, this should be no problem. Thirty creative, intelligent high school students interested in recording for posterity the 1988-89 school year at Althoff gather in August to make plans for the yearbook. Fearless leaders Stephanie Lyke and Greg Gahlinger brainstorm with senior editors to come up with the theme of “Changes. Two more photographers volunteer to lend their tal¬ ents to the project. August 31 dawns and the school year begins. So far so good! ... “Ms Cadell, we don ' t have any organizational pictures. “What happened to the layout for the tennis team? “Does anyone know if the academics pictures were taken for science, or math, or ... ? “We can ' t use these pictures! “I need 200 words of copy for the Literary Club page. “Does anyone recognize the fifth person in the third row on this team pix? “You need it when? “What ' s a proper-cropper? “ ' Deadline!!! ... Many long and frustrating hours later, a handful of the original 32 are trying to finish up the loose ends to meet the Final deadline. The Ideas have worked — with some modifications. And the creativity and talent are apparent in the end product: the 1989 Crusader yearbook. As you enjoy the memories, remember those who struggled, laughed, argued, and planned to put them down for posterity. f 0 do-SjuLt Photographer Chad Doyle gets a chance to smile for the camera. 114 88-89 staff: front row (L to R) Paul York, Dennis Muskopf, Mike Goetz, Gary Brewer, Marcie Richter, Chad Doyle, Tony Santos, Cheryl Thebeau, Anne Mansini; row 2: Stephanie Lyke, Sue Pusa. Libby Banker, Amy Vernier, Dustin Wiggins, Eileen Forneris, Deneice Morgan, Brigitte Jackson, Alicia Abram; row 3: Steve Bedell, Kathy Buesking, Debbie Britt, Maryann Jones, Debby White, Kristine Chiu; row 4: Ed Bauza, Mark Czerniejewski, Matt Zittel, Roger Glenn, Amy Decker, Samantha Sheldon, Greg Gahlinger. Stephanie patiently explains for Tony Santos how to make sure the picture size fits into the layout. It’s only August! And this is only the ’88 book! Greg and Carolyn both look like they have had a rough day. Now what do I do? 115 Reporting the Year’s Events Newspaper editors: row 1 (L to R) Roger Glenn, Sue Helfrich — editor-in-chief, Rob Abilez; row 2: Kathy Krantz, Mike Ale¬ man, Vicki Schwab, Mike Tognarelli. Everybody uses words.. Some people use words to express their ideas. Others use them to hide their ideas. And there are even people who use words instead of ideas. The media plays a big role in our every¬ day lives. By listening to reports on the tele¬ vision and the radio, and by reading articles in the newspaper, we are kept up-to-date on happenings locally, nationally, and interna¬ tionally. The 1988-1989 Althoff Crusader newspaper again followed this media tradi¬ tion by keeping us informed on activities here in our school community. From the opening of the school year with the welcom¬ ing of new students and teachers, through the year-long sports activities, dances and other extracurricular events, up to the awards banquets, Prom, and Graduation in the spring, the newspaper staff published articles and photographs on Althoff events. The staff, led by editor-in-chief. Sue Hel¬ frich, and moderator, Mrs.Joyce Terveer, hustled to meet deadlines, cover stories, get pictures, and write articles to keep up with the hectic schedule of activities at school. Thanks again for the yearly news. Cru¬ sader newspaper staff. wf TIIE CRUSADER Published eight times a school year by the CRUSADER” staff of Althoff Catholic High School 5401 West Main Street, Belleville, Illinois 62223 Editor-in-chief Editors. Rob Abilez, Mike Aleman, Kathy Krantz. Reporters and typists. Rob Abilez, Kathy Krantz, Jim Pappas, Carolyn Becker, Mike Joergensen, Katie Barrett, Suzanne Pusa, Vicki Schwab, Tom Egan, Mary Jo Sax, Rob Schmieder, Ed Bauza. Photographers Doyle, Debby White, Kristine Chiu. Adviser. Go Crusaders! 116 ST THE _ V CRUSADER Vol. 50 No. 2 1 Published by students of Althofl Catholic High School. Belleville. IL Wednesday, November 23 Editorial staff and photographers: row 1 (L to R) Keryn Bird, Roger Glenn, Sue Hel- frich, Rob Abilez; row 2: Cheryl Scheibel, Kathy Krantz, Mike Aleman, Vicki Schwab, Mike Tognarelli, Kristine Chiu; row 3: Debby White, Gary Brewer, Dennis Muskopf, Chad Doyle, Marcie Richter. Crusader Pride Shown These first place poems were selected by the judges of the “Cru¬ sader Pride” poetry contest. This event supported our Crusader Pride movement. CRUSADER PRIDE - It s everywhere! Wherever you look, you ' ll see it there! It ' s found on the diamond, gridi¬ ron and track; it ' s heading for the future, with no looking back. It shows on faces of stu¬ dents in halls, unbelievable spirit is contained in these walls. In the classroom it shines...check honor roll, people helping people to reach one goal! - by Thomas Pensoneau CRUSADER PRIDE C C” stands for confidence R ”R stands for respect U U stands for understanding S S stands for special A A stands for ambitious D ”D” stands for determination E ”E stands for education R R stands for responsible P ”F ' stands for proud R R” stands for resourceful I ”1” stands for independent D D” stands for dedication E ”E” stands for energetic - by Becky Kane This issue is dedicated to the students who show Crusader Pride Editor-in-chief, Sue Helfrich. 117 Student Writing and Art Rates A + Literary Club members Carolyn Becker. Kristine Chiu, Re¬ gina Chiu. Amy Decker. Heather Farrow, Roger Glenn. Kathy Hammond. Maryann Jones, Doug Kaiser, Kathy Castro, Kristy Casto, Beth Koch, Steve Koritta. Jim Pappas, Jennifer Rendle- man, Bryan Rickert, and Debby White again promoted the original artwork, poetry, and short stories of Althoffs students by publishing this year’s edition of “Words in the Wind. The literary booklet provides an alternative audience for our talent¬ ed students — the future literary geniuses and artistic giants of America. Beth Koch reads a selection from “Words in the Wind” that has caught her fancy. Through Child ' s Eyes A child sees the world with no prejudice or hatred. A child sees only beauty in nature. A child chases after unicorns, and believes the stars are within reach. A child ' s solutions are simple, there is right and there is wrong. But soon experience takes its toll on the child. The child learns prejudice and hatred, that unicorns don ' t exist, and that the stars are millions of miles away. The child grows and becomes an adult, and right isn ' t so clear from wrong. Some say this has to happen, life isn ' t fantasy, it ' s reality. But what would the world be like, if we all saw through child ' s eyes? Beth Koch Moderator, Ms. Barb Cadell, conducts a Literary Club meeting. artwork. “Just Me” Behold me. And what do you see? Am I what you want me to be? Or do you see me For what I am? Imperfect woman — imperfect man. The dark and the light Both etched on the heart. The wrong and the right. Each taken in part. That’s who I was. That ' s who I ' ll be. For out of billions of people, 1 am just me. Carolyn Becker Mothers and Fathers Lend a Hand The Althoff Mothers ' Club, along with the Father ' s and Friends ' Club, greatly contribute to the Althoff family. The annual Auction sponsored by the Moth¬ ers ' Club is always a smashing suc¬ cess. This year’s theme was “A Sa¬ lute to Disney. The Fathers ' and Friends’ Club also helped out by giving Althoff a check for $500,775.11 from their bingo games. Without the help of moms and dads, many activities would not exist, such as the Fine Arts Banquet. Thanks again, moms and dads! „ V 119 ARTS ▼ o • t o ► 0 O • ♦ 0 o o 4 7 o 1 A ♦ O 0 A ♦ o The Fine Arts Banquet, sponsored by the Mothers ' Club, recognizes students in Spanish, French, Latin, English, Speech, Literary Club, Yearbook, Drama Club, Art, Chorus, Band, Fall Play, and Spring Musical. Although it was a little different without Mrs. Anderson, it was no less exciting. Dinner was followed by a Swing Choir performance. Finally, everyone set¬ tled down for the actual awards ceremony. A teacher modera¬ tor from each activity spoke of why the students merited an award, then presented the students with their awards. Tradi¬ tionally, the drama awards are given last, but this year there was a new twist. Instead of giving individual medals to everyone, a plaque was engraved with the names of winners of the Althoff Academy Awards, the following people received these awards: for best actor, Tom Brennan; for best actress, Sarah Frey; best crew member, female, Debbie Britt; best crew member, male, Jon Silhavy; best Drama Club member, Maryann Jones, Names will be added to the plaque every year as fine drama students pass through Althoff. What will they think of next? o □ o o • % 0 % ▼ o • ♦ ” o 0 _ o ■ o k A O ► O o 4 D 0 o 1 D 0 O o % A 0 • ♦ 0 A o • A ♦ % o v 0 o O o % P 4 • J o o o ♦o □ ■ 0 % V 3 p • 0 o 0 o % • 4 o o 0 ■ A • p 0 % o 0 A ■ □ o 121 And Now a Word from Our Sponsors • • • YOU! 123 Academic Achievement In 1989 124 Concentration . .. Hard work ... and STUDY ... STUDY!!! What a fine example, gentlemen. Mrs. Anderson — Religion 3 and 4 Mr. Abegg — Biology, Anatomy Mr. Bassy — Chemistry Mr. Beine — Physical Science Sr. Marie Frances Biver — Guidance Mrs. Chris Bolesta — Spanish Bonnie Dalke — Geometry, Honors Geometry Gary Cholet — English 2, MASH Katherine Buescher — Typing and Accounting Helen Clark — Religion 1 Barb Cadcll — Lit. Masterpieces, Comp II. Honors Comp II, Advanced Writing, Religion 2 Sr. Cynthia Brune — Art, Drawing, Printmaking, Wa¬ ter Colors, Sculpture, Pho¬ tography 127 Karen Foeller — Elementary Algebra, Latin 1 and II 128 129 Mrs Suzanne Lowry, Physics, Physical Science Sr. Helena Leach, Honors Eng¬ lish I, English I Mrs. Mary Kloess, Physical Education, Softball Coach □□□ □□□ □□□ Jane Price — French, Spanish 132 133 They Keep Up with the Daily Changes Mrs. Kaminski and Mrs. Gehr get help from Mr. Orlet. Mari Beth Coyne, Bookstore Mary Ellen Junker, Fund-Raising Some of the everyday changes that occur at Althoff bring on the headaches that aspirin won ' t cure. Of course, the administration, fac¬ ulty, and students suffer these headaches (and are usually instrumental in bringing them on!) But, Althoffs secretarial staff, maintenance workers, and cafeteria workers have their share of “everyday changes. The maintenance workers put in long hours everyday repairing windows, sweeping floors, re-organizing the cafeteria, cutting the grass, hanging wreaths and flags, as well as numer¬ ous other jobs. The ladies in the cafeteria prepare meals everyday for over 600 people. Whether going through the lunch line or visiting the snack bar, the friendly faces of the cooks are there with many food choices. The secretaries are kept busy ordering books, organizing fundraisers, writing re¬ ceipts, completing transcript requests, and, of course, answering the phones. M 1 1 11 134 A Big Thanks to the Althoff Staff Mary Wobbe, cafeteria supervisor Paula Jacobs, Lucille Mulligan, Kay Sax, Del Zinc, and Betty Thomas in 1986. Charles Veto � Not pictured: Mrs. John¬ ston Lunch has to wait as senior Michelle Kearns hits the books. Maintenance supervisors John Ackman and Ted Sasak Liz Snyder Gary Johnston Fifty-Seven Years of Dedication to Education Sister Olivia Forster, ASC. The Althoff students are familiar with Sister Olivia’s expertise in Latin and Guid¬ ance, as well as her fondness for telling stories. She has been a mainstay at school for the past twenty years. But, some “older” residents also remember Sister Olivia as their principal at St. Teresa Academy in East St. Louis. Mrs. Edwards, Ms. Klauck, and myself were three of the many young women who received their high school education under sister’s careful guidance. Mothers and Aunts of many current Althoff students were also our classmates and remember the days we spent at the Academy — days we are reminded of when Sister Olivia asks if we remember a certain student or her family that she still keeps in contact with. When 1 First came to Althoff to teach, it was somewhat unnerving to be teaching on the same staff with my former high school principal. But, Sister Olivia’s generosity and concern for others was as apparent at Althoff as it was-at St. Teresa ' s. (1 must admit, however, it took me a little time to get over the “feared respect” of actually teaching with my principal!) Sister’s teaching and administrative career has covered both the elementary and high school levels at schools in Illinois and Missouri. Next year she will be living at the Motherhouse in Ruma, Illinois where she can relax and enjoy life without students to face daily but with her memories of Fifty-seven years of teaching. For those of us who have had the privilege of being taught and guided by Sister, we also have our memories: — the Prom dresses (and dates) approved by the sisters; — her pet bird in the ofFice; — checking the length of uniforms (along with buttoned collars and sleeves); — modeling outFits made in clothing class; — the P.A. announcement made one day in 1963 that President Kennedy was shot; — updates on past students and their families; — and many, many more memories. For all of the memories, the care and concern, and the prayers, THANK YOU, SISTER OLIVIA. “Laus Sanguini Jesu.” Barb Cadell St. Teresa Academy Class of 1966 Bishop Kelleher congratulates Sister Olivia at graduation. 136 Has Anyone Had to Write????? Mrs. Henry, Chairperson ... AGAIN?? Mrs. Karen Elliott and AGAIN?? Take a foreign language ? What about three years of science? Psychology? How about a business course? ... Do I want to take ... ugh! ... ENGLISH? Of course, you do, and all four years would be great, wouldn’t it? Here at Althoff four years of English are required for graduation, and, believe it or not, they ARE USEFUL. Communication is vital for success, and the English department, chaired by Mrs. Betty Henry, gets our students well on the way to success. Mrs. Joyce Terveer — 1989 . . . . and 1979 Sr. Helena Leach — 1983 Newspaper Speech Ms. Barb Cadell Lit Club Mr. Gary Cholet Yearbook 137 Religion and Art Lead the Way Leading the way, Alth- offs Religion department has again offered the stu¬ dents the opportunity to develop as total individ¬ uals. Led by chairperson Ms Helen Clark, teachers Fr. Voelker, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Dagenais, Mrs. An¬ derson, and Ms Cadell taught courses that cov¬ ered areas from scripture to spirituality. Father Voelker Mr. Pappas relaxing — in 1971. Helen Clark — department head Sr. Cindy Brune — Art Our “one-woman art department is Sr. Cindy Brune, S.S.N.D. Sister teaches drawing, paint¬ ing, and photography as well as other courses while inspiring the stu¬ dents to compete in var¬ ious contests. Mr. Dagenais 138 Mrs. Huber — 1989 MATH FIGURES Prominently in 1989 The importance of a sound background in mathematics in today’s world can’t be under es¬ timated. Engineering, business, and medicine are only a few of the careers that require math knowledge. The Althoff Math department, chaired by Mrs.Janet Edwards, provides Althoff students with the classes necessary to achieve successful careers. Mr. Podorski (1973) helps a student. Mrs. Huber explains an Algebra equation. Mr. Edwards makes Calculus easy??? for the seniors. Mrs. Bonnie Dalke — 1983 139 Mr. Beine in the middle of intense research in 1973. The Weird, Weird Realm of Science The Althoff Science department brings students up to pace with ever-changing and quickly advancing modern technology. As freshmen, Althoff students get their feet wet in Physical Science. Sophomores tackle biology and explore the world through a microscope. Next Mr. Bassy exposes his ju¬ niors to a unique formula of chemistry knowledge. Most seniors cruise into the dynamics of physics while those with a “13816 for cats, explore the inner workings of anatomy with Mr. Abegg. AH in all, the teachers of this department introduce stu¬ dents to the weird, weird world of science in all its forms. The future ' s looking brighter than ever. Top: Jon Silhavy and Jeff Quain study Aerospace Design III. Above: Maryann Jones and Carolyn Becker measure the speed of light. 140 Relating the Past to the Present Mr. Bill Orlet brings history alive in 1979 and 1989. Borders of countries may change along with the presi¬ dents or kings, and these changes can and do have an impact on our modern cul¬ ture. Whatever the change, the Social Studies depart¬ ment at Althoff, under the chairmanship of Mr. Jim Igel, relates the past to the present for Althoff students. Each member of the depart¬ ment understands the impor¬ tance of a well-rounded view of world events. From Mr. Schuline’s presidents’ tests to Mr. IgePs current Events’ classes, the students are ex¬ posed to an ever-changing world. Mrs. Rose Mansfield 141 Fun, Fatigue llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll And iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Physical Fitness A • . • • • • . While not everyone is athletically in¬ clined, and some people probably could care less if they ever made it on a team roster, all of us should be interested in keeping physically fit. That’s the job of Althoffs Physical Education depart¬ ment, headed by Mr. Brad Harriman. The P.E. department members, as well as coaching the school teams, do their best to provide classes that arc both beneficial and enjoyable. Mr. Al Foppc poses with his Health students. Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Mrs. Mary Kloess — 1979 142 Foreign Language Specialists The process of learning a foreign language may not change, but an in¬ dividual ' s appreciation of the culture should. Althoffs foreign language department ' s goal is to teach this ap¬ preciation. Spanish, French, and Lat¬ in are each offered for four years. Mrs. Jones, department chairperson, teaches Spanish, along with Mrs. Bo- lesta and Mrs. Price. Mrs. Price also teaches French classes. Latin is taught by Sister Olivia and Mrs. Foeller. These teachers help students to know people, not just words on a page. 143 Business — Home Ec — ... and Mr. Mank Mr. John Rensing, business depart ment chairman, along with Ms. Orella Gansmann and Mrs. Kay Buescher, pro¬ vide Althoff students with the instruc¬ tion needed to learn typing, accounting, business math, word processing, and ste¬ nography. These skills, especially those involving the computer, are essential for a business career as well as very helpful in most other fields (like typing term pa¬ pers!) Another area students may pursue is Home Economics. Ms. Judy Klauck sole department member — provides hands-on experiences in sewing, foods and nutrition, advanced tailoring, and child development. Mr. Klauck also works in Guidance. Last, but certainly not least, is Mr. Larry Mank. Mr. Mank teaches me¬ chanical drawing, architectural draw¬ ing, Mental Health, and Psychology, which is quite a course selection for a one-man department. Ms. Gansmann gets ready to donate blood, (right) Mr. John Rensing Mr. Larry Mank helps a student in Mechanical Drawing in 1973. (above) Mrs. Kay Buescher today . . . and (right) Mrs. Buescher in 1976. Mr. Mank caught off guard in class in Ms. Judy Klauck 144 News Events The Presidential Election Vice-President George Bush makes a point in an interview. 1988 was again a year for presidential elections. Both the Republican and Democratic parties put what they consid¬ ered their best men forward to vie as two-termer Ronald Reagan ' s successor. The Republican candidate, George Bush, took the coun¬ try, and most of his party, by surprise when he chose Dan Quayle of Indiana as his running mate. Quayle ' s selection left many people feeling that Bush had weakened his chance to win in the election because of Quayle ' s lack of real exper¬ ience and especially because of his questionable position dur¬ ing the Vietnam War. The Democrats, on the other hand, felt that Quayle possibly strengthened their chances, and he be¬ came more of an issue than the campaign issues themselves. At their convention, the Democrats nominated Gov. Mi¬ chael Dukakis of Massachusetts who chose Loyld Bentson of Texas as his running mate. Dukakis seemed to be a popular choice as candidate as the campaign progressed, and the Democrats felt that perhaps they would have a man in the White House. The candidates criss-crossed the country, shaking hands and discussing issues. Debates were held, and again the Dan Quayle issue emerged. During a Bentson-Quayle debate, Bentson responded to a Quayle comment about JFK that Quayle wasn ' t a John F. Kennedy, adding more fuel to the Quayle fire. But, the Republicans were victorious at the polls, and President George Bush and Vice-President Daniel Quayle took their oaths of office in January. Republican candidate for President, George Bush. Democratic candidate, Michael Dukakis, and his wife, Kitty, on the cam¬ paign trail in Illinois. 146 of 1988-1989 Exxon Oil Spill Pollutes Alaska ■ nicao where oil has been spotted since the spill ALASKA .Anchorage • Estimates vary on what has become of the 260,000 barrels of oil— Center for Marine Conservation Exx Recovered by skimmers Evaporated Dissipated by biological breakdown NA= Not applicable Note: Ol is no longer present in all areas Burned USN WR— Basic data. Center for Marine Conservation. Exxon Corp. Nattonai The map above indicates the extent of the oil spill. On March 24, 1989, the Exxon tanker, Val¬ dez, foundered in Prince William Sound in Alaska dumping millions of gallons of oil which polluted Alaska ' s coastlines and natural resources. 2,500 to 6,000 square miles of ocean were affected as well as scores of wildlife. Pan Am Flight Downed by The wreckage of Flight 103 lays strewn across Lockerby, Scotland. Bomb December, 1988, brought another airline disaster, this time a Pan Am jet over Scot¬ land. 270 people were killed when the plane exploded and plummeted to earth. Investi¬ gators found the cause of the disaster was a bomb on board the airliner. A group of terrorists — the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine — is targeted as the group responsible. Sup¬ posedly, they offered their services to Iran in retaliation for the downing of an Iranian airliner by the U.S.S. Vin¬ cennes in June of 1988. The PFLP-GP denies the accusa¬ tion, but they remain the chief suspect. 147 News Events Congress Celebrates Bicentennial (above) Newly-elected Speaker of the House, Thomas Foley, (left) President Bush and former Speaker, Jim Wright, before Wright’s resignation. On March 2, 1989, the United States Congress held a joint session to commemorate the founding of the First Congress which met in Federal Hall in New York City in 1789. The 100 Senators and 435 Representatives (plus five non-voting delegates) which make up our current Congress face the same task as the original 26 Senators and 65 Representatives that met 200 years ago — to represent the interests of the American people. North Goes to Trial Col. Oliver North went to trial this year for his role in the Iran-Contra affair involv¬ ing the United States government. Stating his innocence from the time the scandal broke, and stating that he was carrying out orders. North was pictured as a possible scapegoat for higher authorities. The out¬ come of North ' s trial indicated that his role was perhaps not “completely innocent, al¬ though he did not receive a prison sentence. 148 of 1988-1989 Soviet Pullout from Afghanistan After years of involvement in a war they didn ' t win, Soviet troops were sent home. Gorbachev ' s new era of Russian peace initiatives seems to be reflected in the decision, but Afghanistan ' s peace is now left up to warring resistance groups. The troops leave behind them a country ravaged by war with the loss of one million natives. Chinese Students Demand Reform In a move to change China’s political control, stu¬ dent protesters revolted for democracy in Beijing. The riots, preceded by hunger strikes in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, resulted in a bloodbath of terror as Chinese troops, some divided by their loyalties to the students and to the government, tried to stop the rioters. Martial law was declared and foreign TV transmissions were stopped by the Chinese government. 500 to 1,000 peo¬ ple were killed as the soldiers stopped the democracy movement. News Events pictures taken from TIME, NEWSWEEK, U.S. NEWS WORLD REPORTS, and SCHOLASTIC UPDATE. 149 What Was Happening Gambling and drug accusations had Cincinnati’s Pete Rose seeing Red. Sports in ' 88- ' 89 reflected our normal ev¬ eryday lives. The sports and athletes of¬ fered us both excitement and controversy. Canadian Ben Johnson blew away the world in Seoul with a record-breaking 100 meter run only to later be disqualified for a positive steroid test. Baseball great, Pete Rose, was a sure candidate for Hall of Fame admission until alleged gambling and drug dealing accusations submerged him in controversy. Heavy weight champ, Mike Tyson, continued to KO every challenger, but his divorce from actress Robin Givens and the subsequent allegations of spouse abuse filled sports pages and magazines. Finally, Wayne Gretzky left his long-time Edmonton Oilers for sunny L.A. and the Kings reportedly so he could stay close to his new wife. All in all, it was an up and down year for the world of sports. Karcm Abdul-Jabar ended his 20 years in the NBA with a disappointing loss to the Detroit Pistons in the championships. Dcbi Thomas took the Bronze at the Winter Olym¬ pics in Calgary. Wayne Gretzky left the Oilers amid much debate. in Sports? Bronco John Elway returned for another Super¬ bowl. Mike Tyson boxed in both rings and courts as his career advanced and his marriage dissolved. Today’s Fashions Reflect Comfort Today ' s young women and young men have a lot more freedom in cloth¬ ing choices. Girls no longer have to have nursemaids to help them with their girdles and shoes, and boys no longer need to dress in three-piece suits when going out for the evening. Everyone gets a constant reminder of those days when guys (e.g. Wally Cleaver) wore suits to take a girl to the movies. And girls wore tea-length, long-sleeve dresses to go to the Five- and-Dime. Well, those days arc gone forever, and today’s fashions reflect this. Young men rarely don suits or even sports coats for dinner and a movie. And to see a young woman going to dinner .in a dress or a skirt ensemble at least knee-length is highly unlikely. Modern fashions lean toward com¬ fort. Cotton, the “in fabric, can be used to make almost anything, even dresses. The material “breathes and stretches and doesn’t restrict move¬ ments. Both casual outfits and dressy ones are made of cotton. Jeans with holes ripped in the knees also provide a lot of comfort. These new fashions may not sit well with the older generation, but, who can sit well when a heavily starched shirt or a tightly tied girdle has crimped your style??? 152 153 Students Speak Through Surveys Surveys tell us a lot about people, their val¬ ues, and their ideas. But all too often, surveys only question adults. Well, despite what most adults think, most kids are aware of current events and have ideas that often differ from adults. We feel that these opinions should be heard. This year we focused on politics. Following are the questions we asked and the results we found. 1. Which of the following candidates do you feel is the best choice for president? a) George Bush b) Michael Dukakis c) neither 2. Which candidate do you think will win the election? a) Michael Dukakis b) George Bush 3. Do you feel that a candidate’s personal life should be public knowledge? a) yes b) no c) undecided 4. Do you believe that George Bush make a wise choice in selecting Dan Quayle as his running mate? a) yes b) no c) unsure 5. Do you feel that Michael Dukakis did the right thing by allowing prisoners out on weekend passes as a reward for good behavior? a) yes b) no c) unsure 6. Please circle three of the following issues that you feel are the most important problems facing the country and the next president? a) national debt e) care for homeless elderly b) reduction of nuclear weapons 0 unemployment c) war on drugs g) improvement of education d) abortion h) other issues not listed 7. Should a president be allowed to serve more than two terms? a) yes b) no 8. If you had the chance to vote in this election, would you? a) yes b) no c) unsure. O i □ o A O % o Q O ' • 4 0 ■ A % 0 o ♦ o v Freshmen results (44 responded): Sophomore results (26 responded: 4% Dukakis 6% Dukakis 1. 54% Bush 1. 58% Bush 25% unsure 21% unsure 23% Dukakis 35% Dukakis 2. 2% Dukakis 2. 6% Dukakis 23% unsure 7% unsure 98% Bush 94% Bush 2. 7% Dukakis 2. 8% Dukakis 3. 29% yes 3. 25% yes 93% Bush 92% Bush 40% no 54% no 3. 25% yes 3. 35% yes 31$ unsure 21% unsure 45% no 42% no 4. 35% yes 4. 49% yes 30% unsure 23% unsure 25% no 35% no 4. 16% yes 4. 27% yes 40% unsure 16% unsure 30% no 35% no 5. 8% yes 5. 22% yes 54% undecided 38% unsure 81% no 70% ;no 5. 20% yes 5. 23% yes 11% unsure 8% unsure 59% no 65% no 6. (ranking of issues 6. (ranking of issues) 21% undecided 12% unsure 1 nuclear war 1 nuclear war 6 . (ranking of issues) 6. (ranking of issues) 2 national debt 2 national debt 1 nuclear weapons 1 drugs 3 abortion 3 drugs 2 national debt drugs 2 national debt abortion 4 drugs 4 unemployment 4 homeless 4 nuclear war unemployment 5 homeless 5 abortion 5 6 homeless education 6 unemployment 6 homeless unemployment 7 other 7 education 7 education 6 abortion 7. 35% yes 8 other 8 other 7 education 65% no 7. 56% yes 7. 29% yes 8 other 8. 77% yes 44% no 71% no 7. 45% yes 12% no 8. 71% yes 8. 78% yes 55% no 11% unsure 12% no 5% no 8. 70% yes 7% unsure 17% unsure 9% no Junior results (52 responded): 21% unsure 1. 71% Bush Senior results (53 responded) 1. 73% Bush The idea for the following roommate offense list quiz was proposed by the frightening realization that next year many of us (seniors) will be sharing our rooms and our lives with total strangers. For me, the thought is quite spinetingling. Most of us have resided in our own rooms for years and now we are expected to co-exist with another human being for four years. Classes should be started to help ease us into this difficult situation. But, it is too late to register for How to Handle Your Roommate classes. But, do not fear, the following quiz is a sure-fire way to know if you can properly control and dominate your psychopathic roommate, simply match the letters to the state¬ ments and see how well you do. (Reprinted from Lisa Birnbach’s COLLEGE BOOK, 1984) Some an¬ swers may be used more than once. OFFENSES: Chooses bed, bureau, desk closet first Talks on phone all day Never gives messages Insists on window being open closed Won ' t lie to your parents Insists on using TV set for Masterpiece Theater only Invites boyfriend girlfriend to school every weekend Steals notes Steals clothing Steals watch Steals money Steals boyfriend girlfriend Insis ts on decorating in Strawberry Shortcake motif Has rabid alumni parents who visit constantly Piles dirty laundry on your side of room Is too serious unserious Calls you by embarrassing nickname Hates music Loves Ozzy Osborne Has pet snake Was bom APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENTS: Keep light burning every night for a month Accidentally unplug phone or take off the hook get own phone and talk on it all night.. Never give messages . . . until forty-eight hours later Spill bleach on clothes you’ve promised to wash for roommate Lie to his her parents. Claim innocence Insist on watching Richard Simmons with volume way up. Invite three friends to join you After third consecutive weekend, discuss problem loudly in bathroom with other floormates, while roommate is in shower. Don ' t evacuate your room Report to campus security Report to dean ' s office Report to housing office Report to roommate ' s parents Shoot to kill Install three black lights, psychedelic posters, lava lamps Invite street people to crash in your room Hide chunk of Limburger Cheese in closet Insist your playing of Grateful Dead at three A.M. is for psych experi- ment Leave fake notes for roommate on message board on door Tell roommate ' s friends that he shc is on waiting list for Psycho Sin¬ gle and is awaiting note from psychiatrist Smoke cigars and cigarettes to cloud up room Tell people his her skin rash is not contagious Require constant burning of incense for spiritual reasons Throw spontaneous parties on weeknights Retaliate by being roommates the following year too As you all may know by now, the above quiz is not to be taken seriously. 1 am not taking any responsibility for any strangulations, asphyxiations, or accidental drug overdoes that happen to your roommates. Believe it or not, h aving a total stranger for a roommate might not be completely un¬ bearable. Who knows, he might have his own car, stereo, television, mini-fridge, or personal computer. Maybe he she will live within commuting distance and be home a lot. Or, perhaps he she will wear the same size as you or be absent minded (about borrowing money). Maybe he she will have access to the credit card numbers of Fortune 500 corpora¬ tions. Whatever the case, he she cannot be that bad (unless, of course, he she is a psychopath, kleptomaniac, or pyroman- iac.) But what are the chances of that happening? Well, despite whatever happens, have a great year. — Stephanie Lyke 155 Top Ten Reasons to Go to a Heavy Metal Concert 10 To meet a prospective roommate. 9 To meet a prospective spouse. 8 To get tips on how to dress. 7 To see how many instruments they can break. 6 To check the acoustics. 5 To make your parents angry. 4 To test the damage that sound can have on your ears. 3 To find out which is louder — sonic booms or the music. 2 To find out if they are really men ... or women. 1 To purposely damage your eardrums — so you can sue the state the rock group, or anybody else for a LOT of money. Media Pushes to Make Us Better People 7:00 a.m. We wake up to the sounds of radio commercials pushing to make us thinner, faster, and better smelling people. They tell us where to go to exercise. How much we should exercise, and what we should wear while exercising. Then we hear re¬ ports on how we should smell after exercising, if, of course, we want someone to suddenly bring us flowers or tell us how much they love us. After exercising all day, they tell us where we should go eat and most importantly, what we should drive when going to eat. The car has to be sleek and steam-lined. It has to go fast — very fast! even though the speed limit is only 55 mph. Everything is built better, faster, and stronger so that we can look better, go faster, and pretend to be stronger. Do you think that these things really make life more meaningful or fulfilling? Or is this one bit power play the media uses to see how much control they have on us? You be the judge! I have a weight problem. I can t wait for dessert.” TOMOBILE MAGAZI. Exceptionally fast and J remarkably agile. hot a But Ur up-toerthrr «r ran lurv ■ COLLEGE COSTS SOAR The cost of a college education has sharply risen in recent years and will continue to rise in the future. Unfortunately, the high cost is making it difficult for most parents to send their children to state colleges, not to mention private schools. Furthermore, the state of Illinois, which was once ranked in the top ten for school funding, has sadly dropped to the lower 20% for funding education. Unfor¬ tunately, for the school year 2014-2015, when most of the class of ' 89 will have college-age children, the cost of a college education will be astronomical. The following is an estimation of college costs for the school year 2014-1015, if current trends remain. PRIVATE SCHOOL Northwestern ' 84- ' 85: $15,000 yr ' 89- 90: $19,000 yr. 2014-15: $39,000 yr. PUBLIC SCHOOL U of Illinois (in-state) ' 84- ' 85: $3,918 yr. ' 89- ' 90: $8,000 yr. 2014-15: 528,000 yr. U of Florida ' 84- ' 85: $3,401 yr. ' 89- 90: $4,500 yr. 2014-15: 59,780 yr. From these findings, the best bet for the class of ' 89 would be to move to Florida and send their children to school. CAREERS SALARY LEVELS Once college is paid for, a major must be picked. Some majors are less demanding than others but yield smaller salaries, while other majors are very demanding and time-consuming but also yield small salaries. One of the most important items to consider when choosing a career is future happiness. Having a job that provides a great deal of wealth is admirable, but contentment should be a main objective. The following is a list of careers and the yearly earnings, bill collector: $14,976 secretary: $14,976 telephone installer: $29,539 designer: $25,480 cashier: $9,412 reporter: $22,100 security sales: $31,616 telephone operator: $16,380 computer scientist: $32,656 construction supervisor: $26,000 pharmacist: $31,564 electrician: $14,076 child care worker: $4,732 teacher: $22,724 police detective: $22,412. aerospace engineer: $36,816 economist: $36,400 farm worker: $9,984 clergy: $20,800 hairdresser: $10,816 practical nurse: $15,600 lawyer: $40,184 pilot: $39,208 postal clerk: $24,908 chauffeur: $14,144 marketing manager: $35,360 locomotive operator: $32,500 bank teller: $12,012 sewing machine operator: $13,520 garbage collector: $14,872 tool-die maker: $26,312 aircraft mechanic: $26,260 158 OPPORTUNITIES Listed here are the job prospects in many career categories for the next decade. The list is made on projections made through 1995 by the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figures show the number of new jobs expected between 1982 and the percentage gain those numbers represent. The overall trend is upward, but in cases where job opportunities are likely to decline, such as for college teachers, the change is shown with a minus sign. By the Bureau’s reckoning, a rate of growth of 20% to 29% is average, (taken from SCHOOL GUIDE, 52nd ed. 1988) NEW JOBS % INC administrative and managerial occu¬ pations accountants and auditors bank officers rental A wholesale buyers health-service administrators hotel managers A assistants personnel labor specialists purchasing agents school administrators underwriters 344,000 193,000 76,000 175.000 15.000 47.000 52.000 20.000 16,000 ARCHITECTS. SURVEYORS. A ENGINEERS architects surveyors engineers aerospace engineers chemical engineers civil engineers electrical engineers industrial engineers mechanical engineers metallurgical engineers mining engineers nuclear engineers petroleum engineers 73,000 33.000 19.000 584.000 18.000 24.000 47 209.000 67.000 109.000 6.600 1.300 3.000 5.700 NATURAL SCIENTISTS % MATHEMATICIANS actuaries computer-systems analyst mathematicians staticians chemists geologists A geophysicists meterologists physicists agricultural scientists biological scientists 5.700 2.700 217.000 3.000 28 20.000 11.000 500 6.900 4.000 19.000 SOCIAL SCIENTISTS A RELATED WORKERS lawyers 159.00 economists 8,000 psychologists 27.000 sociologists 1.400 urban A regional planners 3,100 social workers 71,000 recreation workers 28,000 EDUCATION EMPLOYEES elementary-schoolteachers 511.000 high school teachers 128,000 college teachers 111.000 counselors 15.000 librarians 19,000 HEALTH PRACTITIONERS A TECHNICIANS chiropractors 6.900 dentists 41.000 optometnsts 6.900 physicians 163,00 podiatrists 6.700 veterinarians 11.000 dietitians 18.000 occupational therapists 15.000 pharmacists 41,000 physical therapists 25.000 physician assistants 6.000 registered nurses 642,000 respiratory therapists 21.000 speech pathologists audiologists 12,000 clinical lab technologists 83,000 dental hygienists 30,000 43 EKG technicians 7.700 health-record technicians 9,400 licensed practical nurses 220,000 radiologic technologists 47,000 surgical technicians 14,000 W RITERS. ARTISTS. A ENTERTAINERS public-relations specialists 26.000 announcers A newscasters 15,000 reporters A correspondents 15,000 writers editors 42.000 commercial graphic artists 34,000 designers 73.000 41 photographers 16,000 actors A actresses 15.000 43 dancers 3.300 musicians 31.000 singers 4.400 Technologists A Technicians other than Health air-traffic controllers 900 computer programmers 205.000 drafters 15.000 electrical electronics techs 222.000 legal assistants 43.000 library technicians 3.000 40 45 30 58 23 23 27 15 21 40 45 49 41 43 65 42 52 47 22 48 22 33 85 28 22 24 14 37 19 36 34 27 33 25 15 21 23 37 13 15 10 13 27 24 25 34 52 30 40 60 27 58 27 49 45 49 40 37 43 37 43 40 29 28 29 35 26 43 25 21 4 77 5 61 94 10 MARKETING A SALES OCCUPATIONS cashiers insurance agents manufacturers’ sales workers real estate agents brokers retail trade sales workers securities sales workers travel agents wholesale-trade sale workers ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS bank tellers bookkeeping acctg. clerks computer-operating personnel 157,000 mail careers postal clerks receptionists transportation ticket agents secretaries shipping A receiving clerks stenographers teacher aides telephone operators typists SERVICE OCCUPATIONS correction officers firefighters guards police A detectives, public bartenders cooks A chefs waiters A waitresses denial assistants medical assistants nursing aides, orderlies building custodians Barbers cosmetologists flight attendants MECHANICS A REPAIRERS aircraft mechanics automotive mechanics diesel mechanics appliance installers repairers line installers cable splicers radio A TV technicians phone and PBX repairers A installers air-cond. refrig mechanics industrial machinery repairers millwrights office-machine repairers CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS brick layers A stonemasons carpenters drywall applicators A tapers electricians floor-covering installers glaziers insulation workers ironworkers painters paperhangers plumbers A pipefitters roofers sheet-metal workers PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS blue collar supervisors bookbinders butchers A meatcutters compositors A typesetters dental-laboratory technicians jewelers job A die setters lithographers A photoengravers machinists A layout makers photo-process workers tool A diemakers machine-tool operators printing-press operators automotive painters welders A flamecutters TRANSPORTATION A MATERIAL MOVING airplane pilot bus drivers building-machinery operators industrial truck operators truck drivers 744.000 47 90,000 25 64.000 15 112.000 33 898.000 27 28.000 36 26,000 43 327.000 30 flONS 154.000 29 272.000 16 27 11.000 55,000 -5 •18 267.000 45 2.100 2 719.000 29 66,000 18 -20.000 -7 130.000 28 25.000 8 155,000 16 36.000 33 22.000 9 300,000 47 43.000 8 121.000 32 402.000 33 562.000 34 64,000 42 48.000 47 423.000 35 779.000 28 12.000 10 103,000 20 15.000 29 20.000 19 324.00038 48.000 28 13.000 17 53.000 27 22.000 27 37.000 28 56.000 33 95.000 29 30.000 33 40.000 72 41.000 33 247.000 29 31.000 41 173.000 32 23,000 29 14,000 35 20,000 44 36.000 39 82.000 29 4.700 24 131.000 34 27.000 27 40.000 46 320.000 27 6,100 20 • 12.000 -6 -7.600 -7 13,000 26 4,000 13 26.000 27 20.000 29 62.000 26 11.000 17 33.000 21 2000.000 22 32.000 25 17.000 46 105.000 21 VING 23,000 29 78.000 17 89,000 44 70.000 18 578.000 24 159 Recognize Anyone! Sporting Events Althoffs power-hitters display offensive punch. Crusader Football - Just a game??? 1st row: Coach Bassy, Kevin Garcia, John Whitworth, Rick Sorgea, Jim Stieble, Jim Abernathy 2nd row: Coach Gagen, Coach Bone, Coach Harriman, Coach Abegg, Coach Eschman, Dr. O’Neil 3rd row: Keith Schwartz, Ken Voelkerding, Paul Bogard, Danny Miller, Vic Faust 4th row: Dan Evans, Brent Wilhelm, Bernie Ysursa, Tom Aldridge, DaRon Stovall, Mike Kocot 5th row: John Pawloski, Kevin Le- han, Sean Hayden, Derek Marshall, Dave Finck, B.C. Perry 6th row: Coach Schott, Brian Eschman, John Murphy, Pat Conreaux, Kris Armstrong, John Gula, John Wells 7th row: Antoine Matthews, Andra Rush, Brian Vogt, Tom Hasenstab, Tom Egan, Steve Gomric, Chris Egan 8th row: Jon Silhavy, Matt Gom¬ ric, Eric Calhoun, Pat Higgins, Terry Chavis, Mark Vickers. T he 1988-89 Crusader football team never knew the meaning of the word “Quit.” They began the season with two heartbreaking losses, one on a TD pass in the last 2 minutes to Hazelwood East, and the second to Belleville East in triple overtime. Knowing that the Crusaders had to Finish with a 6-3 record to reach the play-offs, they knew their backs would be against the wall all season. Despite the slow start, the Crusaders fought hard and won 6 of the last 7 games and were play-off bound. They won their First 2 games of the play-offs against Highland and Roxana, but adverse weather conditions and costly penalties got the best of the Crusaders as they lost the quarter final game 9-7 to Mur- physboro. The Crusaders, small and inexperienced, never listened to the predictions of the media. They were never picked to be a contender, however, they believed in themselves and made their season a successful one. Airborne. Steve Gomric, junior, tackles an opponent. 164 Football + Schott = PLAYOFFS!!! Hazelwood East Lost 10-6 H Belleville East Lost 19-16 H Cahokia Won 30-0 A Cape Central Won 14-0 A Belleville West Won 22-0 H Springfield Griffin Lost 21-27 A Edwardsville Won 28-21 Homecoming Collinsville Won 40-0 A Quincy Won 42-0 H 1st playoff Roxanna Won 19-0 H 2nd playoff Murphysboro Lost 9-7 A The Crusade!! The Team storms the field after a victorious first half. Instant Replay. Hickey Thompson explodes through the line on his way to two T.D.’s. Touchdown!!! The offensive line splits the defense and runs in for another Crusader. “One, One, Oner There has been little change with the adrenaline pumping pre-game pile. 165 Sophomore Football Champs Sophomore football team: row 1 (L to R) Chris Lyke, Mark Vickers, Tom Ysursa, Mark Schrand, Tim Myatt, Tony West¬ er, Aaron Wendler, Matt Gomric; row 2: Tim Rick, Ryan Simmons, Dan Noel, Kevin Lehan, Brian Vogt, Steve Heinzl, Sam Grant, Brice Gill, Jay Blanquart; row 3: Coach Brad Harriman, Beth Jen¬ kins (manager), Paul Schneider, Dan Mueller, Tim Sheehan, Rich Sauget, Matt Nolan, Vic Faust, Darond Stovall, Coach Emilio “Mush Bassy. Tim Myatt strolls off the field. Collinsville W Edwardsville L Belleville East W Alton W CBC L Belleville West W Cahokia W Edwardsville W Coach Bassy watches as the team prepares for another play. Sophomore players watch their teammates from the sidelines. Sophomore football enjoyed a successful 6- 1 season this year. Under the supervision of coaches Brad Harriman and “Mush Bassy, the team hit the fields and their opponents hard with losses encountered only at the exhi¬ bition game at the Edwardsville Jamboree and at CBC. The Sophs cinched the Belleville City Championship with a tight 21-20 victory over Belleville East on September 10 and a 19-7 hammering of Belleville West on September 29. When asked his thoughts of the team ' s performance. Coach Harriman replied, “The team improved each week and was a consum¬ mate ' team ' . Everyone contributed to the suc¬ cessful season. 166 Strategy session — Coach Harriman instructs some of the players between plays. Crunch! The Crusaders go up against Cahokia. Frosh Football finishes 5 and 2 Sept. 3 Collinsville W 8-2 Sept. 10 Belleville East W 20-0 Sept. 17 Cahokia L 24-8 Sept. 27 Edwardsville W 16-8 Oct. 1 Belleville West L 18-6 Oct. 12 C.B.C. W 30-0 Oct. 22 Mt. Vernon W 16-6 Freshman team: sitting (L-R) Mike Winkeler, Scott Harter, Brian Reaka. Louis Hesch, Tim Gillum, Neal Feldmann, Chris Gula; row 2: James Collins, Dan Gary, Joe Timmerman, Chris Biggs, Shawn McFarland, Tom Ryan, Drake Marshall. Brannon Beltran; row 3: Tina Haas, Dawn Schuck (managers), Brian Schoby, Dave Abernathy, Mike Kostelac, Jim Stiebel, Stephen Fath, Dan Speichinger, Kendra Gill, Amy Rick (managers); not pictured: Coach Schulinc, Coach Gagen. Althoff Soc cer Nets Winning Season Varsity team: kneeling (L-R) Brian Kessler, John Regan. Robb Voellinger. Mike Brokaw, Larry Mank, Ed Bauza, Fontez Mark, Donnie Odum, Dan Cadigan, Tim Riley, John Hatzl, Dave Klein, Tim Soehnlin; standing: Coach Mank, Jon Lintz, Doug Welch, Denny Bielkc, Tim Bauer, Chris Gagen, Chris Bauer. Brad Partridge, Rob Schmieder, Brian Patton, Mike Sterr, Mark Rasurc, Jamie Duff, Dan Green, Tim Mallet After a disappointing loss to OTallon, the Varsity Soccer Team defeated Lebanon and then Highland. Following these victories, the soccer Crusaders played in the Alton Tournament. They defeated Roxana, but were beaten by Alton and Edwardsville. In the next game, the varsity tied Triad 1-1. In the last game of the regular season, the team defeated Alton Marquette 1-0. The Varsity team then began Regional Play. In the opening game, they beat Waterloo 4-0. In the next game, the Crusaders were upset by Gibault 2-1. The Junior Varsity team had a very good season. They captured the city Champion¬ ship and established themselves as a team to be reckoned with next year. The Freshmen team, though winless this season, looks ahead to next year. With City Championships on both Varsity and Junior Varsity levels, the Althoff Soccer program had an excellent season. Larry Mank keeps (above) A display of Alth fense. (far left) Larry gets (left) Dan Cadigan avoids - Ed Bauza 168 f % t I JV learn: kneeling (L-R) Doug Welch. Jon Lintz. Brian Regan, Jason Stephens, Marc Novosel, Ryan Ostendorf, Denny Bielke, Dan Green, Mark Rasure, Scott Baldus. Tom Desmond: standing: Coach Gagen, Andy Schumacher. Brian Kessler, Gene Neighbors, Chris Bauer, Brian Patton, Joe Stcngcr, John Regan, Tim Mallet, John Hatzl, Dave Klein. Jamie Duff, Tim Sochnlin, Greg Schmieder. Freshmen team: kneeling (L-R) B.J. Podhrasky, Mike Neff, Tino Forneris, Chad Shultz, Ryan Ostendorf, Matt Joergensen, Marc Novosel, Matt Green, Jim Koch, Mgr. Scott Muentnich; standing: Coach Gagen. Brent Bauer, Andy Schumacher. Jason Silhavy, Chris Stein. Brad Voellinger, Joe Stenger. Chris Vollmer, Jeremy Hannes, Tony Salvador. Another Althoff goal! Players scramble for the ball. 169 Girls’ Tennis Has Winning Season Girls’ tennis team: row 1, L to R: Ilona Clyne, Kim Kotorba, Becky Kane, Missy Maher, Sue Helfrich, Missy Siekmann; row 2: Nicki Head, Debbie Heap, Beth Vernier, Kate Himstedt, Jennifer Himstedt; row 3: Mrs. Kloess, Lana Vangen- hen, Chamin Mills, Susan White- head, Sheila Moore. SCOREBOX: City Champs 1st in Belleville East Tourney 1st in Sectionals 3rd in New Trier Tourney 2nd in Bloomington Tourney 6 players sent to State The Girls’ Tennis team, coached by Mrs. Mary Kloess, had a record of 10-0 this year. They were City Champs, and they finished first both in the Belleville East Tournament and in the Sectionals. They also showed their talents in the Bloom¬ ington Tournament where they brought home a second. In the West Trier Tourna¬ ment, they placed third. To compliment their winning season, the team sent six players to State: Becky Kane, Jennifer Himstedt, Missy Malter, Melissa Siek- man, and Susan Helfrich. Boys’ Tennis: CITY CHAMPS! Boys ' tennis team: kneeling (L to R) Mike Karban, Jonathon Lintz, Mike Harley, Dave Abernathy, Matt Joergensen, Antonio Fernandez-Salvador. Joe Stenger; standing: Matt Heap, Mike Joergensen, Scott Hudson, Rob Schmieder, Chris Gagen, Jason Stephens, Greg Schmieder. Spring is the season for Althoffs boys’ ten¬ nis team to get in shape in order to be ready for competition. Long hours on the court serving and volleying paid off as the team was Belle¬ ville City Champs for 1989. With an 11-0 re¬ cord, it was evident that under the able coach¬ ing of Mr. Jim Gasaway, the members were more than ready to take on any opposition. Junior Mike Harley made the All-Area team for the second year in a row, and he was the first Althoff boy to be 1 Singles ' Champ in the Belleville East Tourney. Although losing seniors Matt Heap, Mike Joergensen, Scott Hudson, Rob Schmieder, and Chris Gagen to graduation, the team still looks toward a strong future. Congratulation, gentlemen! Mike Harley — Singles ' Champ a wsmAmsmmmmmim 171 Althoff Volleyball Varsity team (L to R) front row: Kim Dawson, Amy Frick, Brandy Neuharth, Leslie Black, Mary Jo Sax, Julie Von Feldt. Beth Seel, Kathy Albrecht; row 2: Monica Brunc, Coach Lynn Zika, Vicki Schwab, Kristi Karban, Coach Lisa Cummins, Melissa Rens- ing. Julie Von Feldt saves the day. Another strong serve from Julie Von Feldt. The volleyball Crusaders proved themselves this year. Even before the regular season began, they were excelling on the court as they captured second place in the Carbondale Preview Tournament held on September 3. Through¬ out the season our girls worked hard which paid off in the end as they finished the season with a total of 21 wins and only 7 losses. In post season play, our ladies played tough but unfortunately fell a little short as Belleville West defeated Althoff in the second round of the Regional Playoff 16-14,10-15, and 15-13. As the season came to a close, every member of the squad should have walked off the floor with a feeling of pride and dignity because of the excellent season they did have. From this winning combination Althoff will be losing seven seniors to gradu¬ ation. They are Kathy Albrecht, Leslie Black. Vicki Schwab, Kim Dawson. Kristi Karban. Melissa Rensing, and Mary Jo Sax. We wish you good luck as you leave us and good luck to next year’s team. — Kathi Buesking 172 Serves a Winning Year Freshmen (L to R) front row: Julie Kalmer, Kim Jansen, Lucienne Tribout, Angie Cannady, Mar¬ garet Whiting, Jan Lanter, Amy Sax, Melissa Middleton, Tiffany Blick; row 2: Stephanie McCann, Tessi Grant, Milena Green. Sascha Zuger, Coach Lynn Zika, Tina Brutto, Stacey Amos, Lisa Gundlach, Christy Haake, Erica McCaskill. The team talks over their next move. JV (L to R) front row: Lucienne Tribout, Erica McCaskill, Mimi Kuebel, Lisa Kellmeyer, Christy Bertelsman, Kim Jansen; row 2: Beth Seel, Amy Frick, Lisa Gundlach, Lisa Mensch, Stacey Amos, Sascha Zuger. S tephanie Werner; row 3: Coach Lynn Zika, Brandi Neuharth, Monica Brune, Coach Lisa Cummins. Flow high can you go??? Amy Frick and Monica Brune warm up before a game. 173 Cheerleaders = School Spirit Varsity cheerleaders: seated (L to R) Kathy Krantz, Kathy Artimc, Keryn Bird, Tara Pfershy; kneeling: Kara LeChien, Adrienne Nelle; standing: Amy Heinrich, Tracy Butza, Colleen Keefe, Katie Becker, Theresa Utz, Kelly Smith, Jamee Jacquot, not pictured: Tina Wester. Long hours of grueling practice, well-executed stunts, and plenty of school spirit characterized the ' 88- ' 89 cheerleaders. Whether it was at a football or a basketball game, or at a pep rally, the girls showed their combination of athletic abili¬ ty, school spirit, and winning smiles as they got the crowds ex¬ cited about supporting the teams. Each individual member dedi¬ cated herself to working as a team player, and the end results of this dedication were always winning performances. The Althoff cheerleaders are not just our secret. The competi¬ tions they entered throughout the year, as well as their performances at games, showed the rest of the communities what school spirit is. Thanks to the cheerleaders and to their coach. Mrs. Sue Fizer, for a job well-done. Keryn shows Adrienne and Peggy a novel move. 174 JV team: row 1 (L to R) Brigit Calhoun, Kara Cueto, Leslie Montez, Angie Hill; row 2: Precious Hicks, Jennifer Marty- chenko, Kim Brello, Sarah Anderson, Stephanie Blaha; standing: Kara Delaney. The varsity team and their coach, Mrs. Sue Fizer, proudly display their trophy. Althoff cheerleaders rank high above the rest as they perform their excellent routines. ♦ 175 Pom-Pon Squad Rates Superior (above left) 1989 Pom-Pon squad: row 1 (L to R): co-captains Kelly Fahey and Corey Bauer; row 2: Lisa Pavlow, Michelle Leveling, Jenny Sax, Nicole Stein, Peggy Magill, Amy Vernier, Karin O’Neill, Karen Kreher, Stacy Stratmann; row 3: Kelley Wells, Colleen Younger, Denise Huebner, Pam Smith, Amy Basinski, Madalyn McGovern, Jeni Fan¬ ning, Laura Speichinger; row 4: Ms. Orella Gansmann, moderator, Me¬ lissa Underbrink, Frannie Becker, Jamie Heap, Heather Smalling, Su¬ san Pavlow, Anne Sautman. (left) The Pom-Pon squad displays two of their many award-winning routines. Everyone is aware of the school spirit generated by the victories of Althoffs baseball, football, basketball, volley¬ ball, and tennis teams. The entire student body rallies around these teams. But, there is one “team at Althoff that probably generates as much, if not more, school spirit than any of these victories. Of course, we ' re talking about the Althoff Pom-Pon squad. Clad in their blue-and-gold uniforms, and coached by Ms. Gansmann, the dedicated squad members generate enthusiasm wherever they per¬ form. The happy smiles, high kicks, and perfected routines are the end result of long hours of hard work and practice. Each girl dedicates herself to working as a team member. Often, this work includes seven a.m. practices every sea¬ son of the year. But, the practice and hard work pay off everytime the squad takes the floor or field for a perfor¬ mance. Pep rallies find the girls generating school spirit ;to cheer on the teams. They also perform their routines at the football and basketball games. The members of the pom¬ pon squad also enter numerous competitions throughout the year — usually bringing home a well-deserved trophy. School spirit, enthusiasm, leadership — yes — that’s the Althoff Pom-Pon squad. 176 (above) The squad generates enthusiasm and spirit as they perform at an Althoff-sponsored Pom-Pon compe¬ tition. (left) The fans rarely see the long hours of prac¬ tice that result in the squad’s dazzling performances, (below left) Attention judges! Here ' s a routine worthy of a superior rating! (below right) The Pom-Pon squad displays perfectly coordinated high kicks. 177 Wrestlemania — Althoff Style Another victory for Kris Armstrong on the road to state competitions. There seems to be a fascination to¬ day with the glorified wrestlers like Hulk Hogan who perform in outra¬ geous costumes while exhibiting equally outrageous personalities and styles. Their fanatical fans get hyster¬ ical watching their “heroes. But, are these wrestlers? Well, the Althoff wrestling team, coached by Mr. Bill Hart, and led by senior Kris Arm¬ strong, may differ with these “movie- star” tactics. And, if you have watched the Althoff wrestlers at their meets, you would disagree also. The Althoff wrestlers have to put a lot of time and energy into their prac¬ tices in order to develop the physical stamina and finesse necessary for competition. Weight training, diet¬ ing, long arduous practices, muscle development, and most importantly good sportsmanship are all part of their daily workouts. It should be obvious to even the un¬ informed that glamour and glitz may sell wrestling to Hollywood, but the strength, finesse, and sportsmanship that our wrestlers exhibit puts them in a class by themselves. More Than Just a Show! 179 Varsity Basketball Ends Sets Record at Tournament In the ' 88- ' 89 season, the Althoff Varsity Basketball team again asserted their domi¬ nance and closed with a 19-6 regular season record. Well- known to be a defense-oriented squad, the Crusaders won most of these games by quickly stop¬ ping most of their opponents ' scoring drives. This strategy paid off and allowed for Althoff offense to rack up an average of 14 winning points per victory. In addition to the fine results of the regular season, the Cru¬ saders also set a new record by winning the Charleston Tour¬ nament for the third year in a row. Their final game against Mattoon progressed with the Crusaders maintaining only a one or two point lead most of the game, but finally the victory was cinched when Danny Ser- Victory! Rob Schmieder, Tom Egan, Jack Murphy, and Jim Abernathy host the East Tournament trophy aloft. kin made two free-throws with 14 seconds remaining. Fitting¬ ly, both Danny Serkin and B.C. Perry were chosen for the All- Tournament team, and B.C. was honored as the most valu¬ able player. The Crusaders also made a strong showing at home by win¬ ning the Belleville East Tourna¬ ment convincingly against Madison, Belleville East, and Carbondale. Obviously, the ho¬ metown crowd was pleased. The team line-up consisted of Jim Abernathy, Tom Egan, Dan Mueller, Jack Murphy, Robert Murphy, John Paw- loski , B.C. Perry, Rich Sauget, Mark Schrand, Danny Serkin, Jim Stiebel, Darond Stovall, Robb Voellinger, and Bernie Ysursa. The team celebrates their third win at the Charleston Tournament. Season with Net Gain Spirit Enhancement — the team comes together for some fun. 1 H iLr.jj] ■ i i. --‘LOi u J [ 1 1 Lil 1 IS r L 35 1 TiA.fl 12 1 A 2 ! 1 1 Varsity team. Seated: Chris Singh, manager; row 1 (L to R) Shelly Rick, manager, Darond Stovall. Tom Egan, B.C. Perry. Jack Murphy, Robert Murphy, Bernie Ysursa, John Pawloski, Mark Schrand; row 2: Coach Abegg, Jim Stiebel, Rich Sauget, Rob Schmieder, Danny Serkin, Robb Voellinger, Dan Mueller, Jim Abernathy, Coach Harriman, Julie Von Fcldt, manager. Mascoutah W 64-49 Edwardsville L 42-39 Alton L 83-65 Belleville East W 65-36 OTallon W 64-53 Wesclin L 83-81 Charleston Tourney W Mount Pulaski W 42-39 Rantoul W 63-60 Paris W 58-34 Mattoon W 42-37 Lebanon W 61-57 Springfield Griffin W 72-30 Cahokia L 65-63 Belleville East Tourney W Madison W 57-49 Belleville East W 51-41 Carbondale W 64-49 Granite City w 64-48 Lincoln w 61-57 Edwardsville w 77-51 Mater Dei L 60-42 Belleville West L 62-60 Cahokia W 48-43 Okaville W 70-60 181 Sophomore Basketball Stars Sophomore basketball team: kneeling (L to R) Greg Schmieder, James Dillard, Ira Banks, John Reed, Tom Ysursa; standing: Coach Eschman, Keith Padgett. Dan Mueller, David Nolan, Jay Blanquart, Lamond Lacey. Brian Merriman. 182 A Preview of Future Teams When people hear of basketball at Alth- off, they immediately think of senior stan¬ douts, B.C. Perry and Danny Serkin. These players do deserve praise and attention, but they are not the only basketball players at Althoff. The freshmen team is working hard to build a foundation for future Cru¬ sader teams. This is not an easy task, how¬ ever, for the freshmen must follow an Alth¬ off team that has won almost 50 games in the last two years, while losing only 10. Coach Larry Mank has his work ahead. Freshman forward, Drake Marshall, com¬ mented on the team’s outlook, “We feel that our hard work and team effort will pay off.” — Mike Joergensen Freshmen basketball team: row 1 (L to R) Mike Neff, Drake Marshall, Anthony Panis, Jim Stiebel, Mike Kostelac, Dave Abernathy, Brian Schoby, Jason Brooks, Jim Knysak; row 2: B.J. Po dhrasky, Jeff Wachtel, Shawn Johnston, Joe Stenger. Rob O’Dell, Jamie Shevlin, Brian Mittendorf, Dan Gary, Jim Gillum, Coach Larry Mank. Lady Crusaders Finish The Althoff Girls’ Varsity basketball team ended the 88-89 season on February 7 in the Belleville West Regional. Despite a 5-6 record, the Lady Crusaders improved tremendous¬ ly as the season progressed. This was especially evident on January 28 when the team faced the Edwardsville Tigers in a close contest resulting in a 50-48 loss. Previously in the season, the Crusaders lost by a much wider margin to the Tigers, a top team in the area. Also, the team finished the season with more intensity and team spirit. When asked about her final basketball sea son, senior Kathy Albrecht replied, “Even though our win-loss record was not very impressive, we worked hard all season.” The Crusaders will lose four seniors to graduation this year: Kathy Albrecht, Kim Dawson, Mary Jo Sax, and Vicki Schwab. Nonetheless, several underclassmen with JV and Varsity exper¬ ience will be returning to next year’s team. Juniors Toni Alvarez and Shannon Armstrong, sophomores Lynne Miller and Kara Keefe, and freshmen Andrea Sangster, Melissa Middleton, Christy Haake, Sascha Zuger, and Stacey Amos will all provide the size and quickness Coach Jim McHaney is looking for to produce a winning season. — Vicki Schwab Kathy and Vicki put the game into action. Kathy gets a few practice shots in before the game. 184 Tough Season THCJ) a J ' for the Crusaders. Varsity team: front row (L to R) Elizabeth Milnarik, Christy Haake, Stacey Amos, Kara Keefe, Mary Jo Sax, Kathy Albrecht, Melissa Middleton, Andrea Sangster; back row — Sascha Zuger, Toni Alvarez, Shannon Armstrong, Coach Jim McHaney, Kim Dawson, Vicki Schwab, Lynne Miller. Frosh team: front row (L to R) Krista Wuertz, Kim Jansen, Julie Kalmer, Karrie McKim, Melissa Baltz; back row — Tessie Grant, Stephanie McCann, Coach Jim McHaney, Vonda Cooper, Julie Ax. Melissa shoots. What form! Put it back up for two! 185 Althoff Varsity Baseball Lineup Varsity baseball team: row 1 (kneeling L-R) Mark Schrand, Pat Conreaux, Steve Gom- ric, Eric Calhoun, Tom Egan, Tim Bauer; row 2: Tom Hasenstab, John Pawloski, Robb Voellinger, Derek Marshall, Mark Doiron; row 3: Coach Mike Abegg, Jim Abernathy, Darond Stovall, Bernie Ysursa, Coach A1 Foppe. (below) Coach Abegg gives hitting instructions during practice. (above left) Robb Voellinger displays his perfect follow-through. (above center) Derek Marshall enjoys the close-up as he prepares to swing. (left) The varsity baseball team celebrate another victory as they leave the field. 186 Hits for a Winning Season Maybe I can bunt my way on. That was a low strike, ump! c The Althoff varsity baseball team finished the 1989 season with a 23-12 won loss record. Powered by a strong offensive punch and key defensive plays, the team won the regional play¬ offs and advanced to sectionals. There they lost the first game by a 1-0 margin. With only six seniors returning on the 1989 team, it looked as if inexpe¬ rience might cause problems. But, un¬ der coaches A1 Foppe and Mike Abegg, the team took on some very tough opposition and came out a win¬ ner. ?, i • A $ r J A homerun cut to clear the bases. 187 Here’s to the Althoff Teams We want to apologize to the Frosh and Sophomore baseball teams for our mistake in omitting your pictures. As we were Finishing up in July, we realized our error. Thanks for a great year! Sorry! Sorry! Sorry! The Yearbook Staff 188 Thanks for a “WINNING” Year! 189 Softball Crusaders Varsity softball team: seated (L to R) Aimce Foppe. Toni Alvarez. Kristie Brueggeman, Amy Volpcrt. Kara Keefe; kneeling: Cyndi Flora, Missy Malter, Jennifer Clink. Denise Lay, Brandy Neuharth. Tara Pfershy; standing: Monica Brune, Coach Brad Harriman, Coach Mary Kloess, Lucienne Tribout, Krista Wuerz, Janet Nadler, Jamee Jacquot. Not pictured: Shannon Armstrong. The Althoff Varsity Softball team lost the majority of its S slarlin 8 lineup to graduation, so Coach Mary Kloess had = some rebuilding to do. This year’s varsity team, although = young and inexperienced, had high hopes for the season. S Returning from last year for the varsity team are senior =| Kristie Brueggeman, juniors Toni Alvarez, Shannon Arm- = strong, Jennifer Clink, Aimee Foppe, Denise Lay, Brandy = Neuharth, and Tara Pfer shy; sophomores Kara Keefe, Janet = Nadler, Missy Malter, and Amy Volpert. This year ' s Junior = Varsity Team, led by coach Brad Harriman, had some play- = ers who contributed to the Varsity Team. They included = sophomores Monica Brune, Cyndi Flora, Jamee Jacquot, Kim Kotorba, Sheila Moore, and Melissa Siekmann. New freshmen included Tiffany Blick, Tessi Grant, Lisa = Gundlach, Kate Himstedt, Elaine Hucker, Michelle Maher, = Andrea Sangster, Lucienne Tribout, and Krista Wuerz. — Kristie Brueggeman = The team ended the season with a 6-17 record and lost 6-0 |= to Belleville West in the first round of the Highland Class AA = Regional on May 26. 190 Build for the Future (above) Shannon gets so me coaching from Mrs. Kloess. Junior Varsity team: seated (L to R) Lucienne Tribout, Jamee Jacquot. Krista Wuerz, Lisa Gundlach, Tiffany Blick; kneeling: Coach Harriman, Tessi Grant, Sheila Moore, Monica Brune, Andrea Sangster, Melissa Siekmann; standing: Elaine Huckcr, Kim Kotorba, Kate Himstedt, Michelle Maher, Cyndi Flora. Sprinters Are Strong Competitors The 1989 track team could be the best Althoff has had in years. The strongest point of the team is the boys ' sprint relays. In the Collinsville Invitational, the boys 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams took first place. They competed against fourteen other schools. These relay teams consisted of Andre Rush, Terry Chavis, Cortez Williams, and Hickey Thompson. “The boy sprinters rank with the best in the area, stated Head Coach Jack Gagen, also referring to senior B.C. Perry. Senior Bill Thurston and junior Chris Bauer lead the middle distance run¬ ners. The girls ' team is stronger this year, with much more depth than last year ' s team. There has been an excellent turnout of freshmen girls. Senior Debbie Heap provides the needed experience for the spring relay teams. She is helped by Julie Szymula, Lisa Kellmeyer, Bridgette Jackson, Christy Haake, and Bridgette Calhoun. Seniors Kathy Albrecht and Mary Jo Sax, along with freshmen Kim Jansen and Melissa Middleton lead the middle distance runners. “Some of the girls ' times are equaling last year ' s best times at the end of the season,” commented Gagen on the girls ' hard work. The team should also be strong in field events. Johnnie Collins leads the triple and long jump. Freshman Jennifer Martychenko specializes in the discus. Other members of the track team are: Stacy Amos, Chris Biggs, Barry Brooks, Christine Buffa, Tammy Bush, Erica McCaskill, Dan Gary, Milena Green, Hope Halverson, Steve Heinzl, Lance Hiatt, Chris Hodges, Dennis Jethroe, Kevin Lehan, Mary Jo Lett, Mike Levi, Karrie McKim, Ryan Ostendorf, Angela Palmeri, John Regan, Jamie Shevlin, Chad Stultz, Mary Trinity, Jeff Wachtel, Sharon Weber. Brent Wilhelm, John Whitworth, Sascha Zuger, and Geno Slomin. — Mary Jo Sax Jennifer Martychenko winds up to compete. Stretch those muscles, guys! Middle distance runner. Bill Thurston. Johnnie Collins gives his all for distance. (above) Mary Jo Sax crosses the finish line. (right) Keep running, you ' re almost there! 193 Sign In, Please! 194 Golfers Among the strong points of this year’s golf team are the team leaders Kevin Westerheide, Steve Brady, Jeff Daily, and Dale David, a senior who ranks first in the area. Also contributing to what looks like a good year for Althoff Golf is the ap¬ pointment of a new coach. Mr. Elser left the vacancy for a golf coach this year and Mr. Jack Schrand filled the slot. Mr. Schrand is a teacher at Blessed Sac¬ rament Grade School and an avid player and fan of golf. He knows all the funda- “Drive“ ’Em Crazy! mentals of the sport and is applying his knowledge to the team. The entire team has benefited greatly through his in¬ struction. Team members include: seniors Dale David, Matt Heap, Tim Wood, Matt Zittel, and Dustin Wiggins; juniors Bri¬ an Fields, Steve Heifer, Christian Schu¬ bert, Bill Starnes, Chris Trares, and Joe Wehrheim; sophomores Steve Brady, Jeff Daily, Wade Richards, and Kevin Westerheide, and freshman Shane Spill¬ man. “Eat metal!” Dale David addresses the ball. OH, my back! Matt Zittel stoops to putt. Edwardsville 2nd Marquette W Granite City Edwardsville 2nd Roxana Waterloo W Belleville East W Belleville West L 1 Mascoutah L Red Bud W Waterloo Pinckneyville W Belleville East W Red Bud Triad W Mater Dei W Salem Centralia 2nd Mascoutah Invitational 7th Mater Dei W “You know, I was in Caddyshack.” 195 Abell, Holly 74 Abernathy, David 85, 167, 183 Abernathy, James 66, 164, 180, 181, 186 Abilez, Robert 13, 97, 104, 110, 116, 112 Abram, Alicia 13, 98, 115 Adams, Bruce 13 Adams, La Ron Adams, William 13, 29, 99 Aiple, Jennifer 85 Albrecht, Kathleen 13, 23, 43,53,61, 102, 110, 112, 192, 172, 184 Aldridge, Thomas 66, 164 Aleman, Michael 56, 66, 104. 110, 116, 117 Alvarez, Toni 66, 110, 184, 190 Amos, Stacey 85, 173, 184, 192 Anderson, Sarah 85, 175 Arguello, Margo 85 Armstrong, Kris 13, 59, 164, 178, 179 Armstrong, Shannon 66, 184, 190 Arnold, Charissa 85, 99, 105, 109 Artime, Kathy 14, 174, 112 Ashmann, Lance 14 Aucutt, Melissa 14 Ax, Julie 85, 184 Baird, Brittainy 66, 99 Baldus, Scott 74, 169 Baltz, Melissa 85, 110, 184 Banker, Elizabeth 14, 102, 115 Banks, Deonna 74 Banks Ill. Ira 74, 182, 111 Barbour, Michele 14, 98 Barboza, Angela 14 Barboza. Lupe 74, 98 Barrett, Colleen 74, 108 Barrett, Katie 14, 102, 104. 108, 109, 112 Barrett. Shana 74 Basinski, Amy 44, 66, 110, 176 Baudino, James 74 Baudino, Sherri 14 Bauer. Brent 85, 169 Bauer, Christopher 168, 169, 192 Bauer, Corey 14, 176 Bauer, Kelly 15, 102, 112 Bauer, Tim 15, 44, 168, 186 Bauza, Ed 15, 115, 168, 112 Becherer, Timothy 85, 99 Becker. Carolyn 15, 24, 43, 47, 97, 108. 118, 112 Becker, Joan 15 Becker, Katie 15, 174, 112 Becker, Mary 74, 109, 176 Bedell, Steve 66, 99, 110, 115 Behrman, Christina 85 Beland, Michael 15 Bell, Teena 74, 98. 109 Beltran, Brannan 85, 167 Bcrgkoetter, Karla 15 Bergkoetter, Kevin 66 Berning, Bruce 15 Bertelsman, Christy 74, 98, 173 Bielke, Denny 66, 168, 169 Bien, Amanda 85, 108 Bien, Michelle 74, 98 Biggs, Christopher 85, 105, 167, 192 Bills, Kimberly 85, 111 Bird, Keryn 15, 44. 48, 56, 61, 117, 174, 100. 101, 112 Black, Leslie 15, 44, 60, 61, 106, 172 Blaha, Stephanie 74, 175 Blanquart, Jay 74, 166, 182 Blick, Tiffany 85, 173, 191 Borgard, Paul 15, 164 Bos en, Chris Bouse, Kevin 85 Bowers, Brian 74 Bowman, Brian 16 Boyne, John 16, 31, 97, 112 Brady, Steve 74, 195 Branz, Mary Kay 16, 43, 44 Brello, Kim 85, 110, 175 Brennan. Jon 36, 37, 56, 66 Brewer, Gary 16, 115, 117 Britt, Deborah 66, 115, 101 Brokow, Michael 16, 168 Brooks, Donald 16, 110, 192 Brooks, Jason 85, 110, 183 Brown, Dawn 75 Brown, Jerry Brueggeman, Keith 66 Brueggeman, Kristie 16, 21, 190 Brune, Monica 75, 98, 172, 173, 190, 191 Bruns, Emily 16 Brutto, Tina 86, 110, 173 Buesking. Kathleen 66, 98, 115, 172 Buettner, Pam 75 Buffa, Anna 85 Buffa, Christine 85, 192 Buffa, Patrick 16, 28 Burke, Stacey 86, 98 Burpo, Jerry Bush, Tamara 86, 192, 111 Butza, Tracy 66, 174 Cadagin, Dan 13, 168 Calhoun, Bridgett 86. 175, 192 Calhoun, Eric 16, 31, 164, 186 Cannady, Angela 86, 105, 110, 173 Carley, Tim 16, 31 Carpenter, David 66, 107, 109 Carrillo, Christina 16 Carson, Kirk 13 Casis, Cassandra 75, 102, 108 Casio, Kathryn 17, 118 Casto, Kristina 118 Casto, Michelle 75, 86 Chambers, Christopher 86 Chappell, David 17 Chavis, Terry 102, 164, 192 Chiu, Kristine 17, 103, 110, 115, 117, 118, 112 Chiu, Regina 75, 103, 109, 118 Christ, Brian 17, 44 Clark, Patrick 17 Clink, Jennifer 66, 190 Clyne, Ilona 17, 170 Coleman, Liza 75, 98 Coleman, Ronald 13 Collins, James 66, 86, 167, 192, 193 Collins, Johnnie Conreaux, Pat 66, 164, 186 Cooper, Lavonda 86. 110, 184 Coppens, Stacey 17 Coyne, Carrie 17, 102 Crawford, Johnelle 56, 66, 99, 111 Cueto, Kara 86, 175 Cygan, Todd 17 Czerniejewski, Mark 17, 104, 110, 115, 112 D ' Amato, Mike Daily, Jeffrey 75, 195 David, Dale 18, 195 Davis, Wayne 18, 112 Dawson, Kim 18, 172, 184 Decker, Amy 18, 47,61,97, 108, 110, 115, 118, 112 Dee, Joseph Delaney, Kara 34, 86. 109, 175 Demond, Kristin 67 Denning, Lana 75 Desmond, Tom 67, 169 Dillard, James 75, 182 Dingwell, Shannon 67, 98 Dixon, Romanda 75 Dohm, Craig 75, 109 Doiron, Mark 18, 186 Donley, Laura 18, 58, 112 Dorrough, Anne 86 Doyle, Chad 18, 27, 54, 60, 61, 102, 115, 117 Doyle. Mimi 75, 109 Drevicki, Sonia 18, 102 Driscoll, John 18 Duff, James 67, 168, 169 Dumstorff, Erin 67 Duran, Charles 18 Eck, Jo 19 Egan, Christopher 44, 67, 164 Egan, Thomas 19, 39, 44, 52, 61, 109, 164, 180, 181, 186,112 Ellison, James 19 Ellison, Julie 75 Engelke. Erica 19 Enlow, Charity Ernst, Diane 86, 110 Eschman, Brian 67, 164 Essien, Iko 98, 111 Evans, Dan 164 196 Fahey, Kelly 19, 176 Fahrner, Julie 19, 30 Fanning, Jennifer 56, 67, 98. 176 Farrow, Fleather 19, 36, 37, 118, 111 Fath, Stephen 87, 167 Faust, Vic 75, 105, 164, 166 Feher, Steve 75 Feldmann, Neal 87, 167 Ferguson, Stephanie 67 Fernandez, Salvador 87 Ferrara, Becky 75, 99 Ferrara, Beth 19 Feurer, Lisa 87, 109 Fields, Brian 195 Finck, David 19, 164 Fitzpatrick, C. 87 Flora, Cynthia 75, 190, 191 Foerste, Jeff 67 Foppe, Aimee 109, 190 Foppe, Christopher 67, 76, 109 Forden, Bobbi 76 Forneris, Anthony Forneris, Eileen 19, 115 Forneris, Kristina 87, 169 Fortae, Ed 87 Foster, Karin 87, 109 Frank, Michael Frey, Jennifer 76, 105 Frey, Sarah 56, 76, 98, 109, 111 Frick, Amy 76, 105, 172, 173 Gagcn, Christopher 19, 31, 168 Gahlinger, Greg 19, 115 Gaines, Lisette 87 Garcia, Christy 76 Garcia, Kevin 67, 164 Gary, Daniel 87, 167, 183, 192 Gary, Jennifer 20, 44. 102, 104, 109, 112 Gass, Colleen 87 Giedeman, Ron 20, 26 Gill, Brice 76, 108, 166 Gill, Kendra 87, 167 Gillum. Tim 87, 110, 167, 183 Glasco, Floyd Glenn. Roger 14, 20, 97, 104, 110, 115, 116, 1 118, 112 Goetz, Mike 67, 115 Gomric, Matt 76, 105, 109, 164, 166 Gomric, Steve 44, 67, 109, 164, 186 Grant, Samuel 56, 76, 166 Grant, Teresa 87, 1 10, 173, 185, 191 Green, Daniel 67, 108. 168, 169 Green, Matthew 87, 169 Green, Milena 88, 173, 192, 111 Grogan, Pat 76 Guest, Christine 76 Gula, Christopher 88, 167 Gula, Johnathon 67, 164 Gundlach, Lisa 88, 173, 191 Haake, Christy 88, 1 10, 173, 185, 192 Haas, Tina 88, 167 Hacker, Lea 68 Hagan, Ryan 8, 98 Hagan, Shawn 20, 98, 100 Halverson, Henry 18, 20 Halverson, Hope 88, 109, 192 Ham, Karen 68, 98, 99 Hamilton, Korie 76 Hammond, Kathy 20, 40, 53, 56, 98, 108, 118, 100, 112 Hannes, Jeremy 88, 169 Harley, Mike 68, 107 Harper, Choysi 20, 98 Harris, Greg 13, 28 Hart, Valery 13, 36, 98 Harter, Jennifer 76 Harter, Scott 88, 167 Hasenstab, Tom 6, 20, 31, 164, 186, 112 Hatzl, John 76, 168, 169 Hayden, Sean 68, 164 Hayashi.Reena 68 Head, Nichole 20, 48, 102, 170 Heap, Deborah 20, 102, 170, 193 Heap, Jamie 76, 176 Heap, Joshua 76 Heap, Matthew 20, 195 Heap, Richard 77, 109 Heinrich, Amy 68, 174 Heinzl, Steve 77, 166, 193 Heifer, Steven 68, 195 Helfrich, Susan 19, 20, 109, 116, 170, 112 Heller, Julie 98 Henry, Aimi 88 Hepp, David 68 Hepp, Sarah 88 Hesch, Louis 88, 167 Hiatt, Lance 21, 23, 36, 37, 56, 95. 109, 193 Hickey, Monty Hicks. Jennifer 88 Hicks, Precious 77, 175 Higgins, Pat 21, 31, 164 Hill, Angie 77, 109, 175 Hill, Patrick 68 Himstedt. Jennifer 21, 109, 170 Himstedt, Katherine 88, 170, 191 Hipskind, Sarah 88 Hodges, Christopher 77, 193 Hoerner, Garrett 68 Hoffmann, Joe 68, 88, 107 Hoffmann, Joshua 110 Holder, Alicia 88. 99, 110 Holten, Vicky 68 Hopfinger, Melissa 88 Hrabausicky, John 68 Huebner, Denise 68 Huckc, Matt 68 Hucke, Matt 68 Hucker, Elaine 88, 191 Husdon, Scott 21, 61. 109 Huebner, Denise 176 Hunter, Pam 21 Hunter, Jenny; 88 I gel. Brad 21 Ittner, Robyn 68 Jackson, Brigitte 68, 108, 115, 192, 111 Jackson. LaDonna 77 Jacob, Eric 89 Jacquot, Jamee 77, 109, 174, 190, 191 Jansen, Kim 89, 173, 185, 193 Jenkins, Elizabeth 77, 105, 110, 166 Jethroe, Danielle 77, 111 Jethroe, Dennis 89, 109, 169 Joergensen, Mike 21, 44, 102, 106, 109, 112 Johns, George 68 Johnston, Francine 21, 112 Johnston, Jill 68 Johnston, Gary Johnston, Shawn 89, 183 Jones, Alice Jones, Maryann 21, 41, 47, 110, 115, 118, 140, 100, 112 Jones, Sonya 21 Kaiser, Doug 36, 37, 56, 77, 98, 103, 107, 110, 118 Kalmer, Jennifer 22 Kalmer, Julie 89, 185 Kane. Becky 77, 105, 170 Karban, Kristine 22, 56, 98, 110, 172, 101 Karban, Michael 56, 77, 98, 1 10 Karcher, Ronald 17, 68 Kearns, Michelle 22, 134 Keefe, Colleen 22, 59, 174 Keefe, Kara 77, 185, 191 Kehder, Lisa 77 Kellmeyer, Lisa 77, 108, 173, 192 Kessler. Brian 77, 168, 169 Kettell, Allison 89 Kinsella, Cheryl 22 Klein, David 69, 168, 169 Knox, Maureen 22, 61, 108 Knysak, James 89, 183 Koch. Elizabeth 22, 109, 118, 112 Koch, James 89, 95, 169 Kocot, Michael 22. 54, 164 Kolb, Amy 77 Koritta, Stephen 89, 98, 107, 118 Kostelac, Michael 89. 105, 167, 183 Kotarba. Kim 77, 170, 191 Kovach. Thomas 69 Koviak, Donald 22 Krantz, Kathy 44, 48, 69, 104, 116, 17, 174 Kreher, Karen 22, 176 Krolikowski, Tori 69, 110 197 Kuebel, Kathryn 22, 109 Kucbcl, Mary 78, 108, 173 Kujawa, Nick 44, 104, 107, 110 Kurkjian, Tiffany 69 Laccy, Lamond 78, 182 Lackey, Steve 78 Lanter, Janice 89, 105, 173 Lanter, Matt 78 Lanter, Nancy 22, 23, 110, 112 LaPointe, A1 Lay. Denise 69, 107, 191 Lebert, Doug 23, 28 LeChien, Kara 78, 174 Ledec, Jeff Lehan, Kevin 78, 164, 192 Lciner, Andy 23 Lekosky, Mary 69 Leroy, Kathryn 78 Lett, Mary 69, 192 Leveling, Michelle 23, 176 Levi, Michael 89, 109, 192 Lichtenstein, Amy 78, 99 Lintz, Jonathan 78, 168, 169 Lowe, David 69 Lowe, Shane 89 Lowry, Heather 36, 37, 56, 69, 98, 99, 100 Lucarelli, Lisa 23, 30, 44, 61, 102 Lyke, Chris 78, 166 Lykc, Stephanie 23, 34, 102, 108, 115, 112 Magill, Peggy 23, 48, 176, 112 Maher, Michelle 90, 191 Malawy, Rick 16, 23, 45, 61 Mallett, Tim 69, 168, 169 Malter, Melissa 170, 191 Mank. Lawrence 17, 23, 168 Mansini, Anne 69, 98, 108, 115, 111 Mark, Fontez 78, 168 Marshall, Derek 164, 186 Marshall, Drake 90, 167, 183 Martindale, Brian 69 Martychenko, J. 90, 175, 192 Marvin, Angela 56, 90, 108 Matthews, Antoin 13, 164 Matuszewski, B. 69 May, Shane 23, 29 McAtec, Amy 23, 61 McCann, Stephanie 90. 110, 173, 185 McCaskill. Ericka 90, 99, 110, 173 McFarland, Shawn 90, 167 McGovern, Madalyn 69, 110, 176 McKim, Karrie 90, 185, 192 Mena, Joe 69, 107 Mensch, Lisa 173 Merriman, Brian 78, 182 Michalke, Jolie 90. 108 Middendorf, Brian 90, 183 Middleton, Melissa 90, 173, 185, 192 Miller, Lynne 56, 78, 185 Miller, Margaret 90 Miller, Danny 164 Mills, Chamin 69, 170 Milnarik. Elizabeth 36, 37, 56, 78, 109, 185 Milton, Mikal 90 Mitchell, Jannean 90, 99, 110, 111 Montez, Leslie 90, 175 Moore, Darrin 90, 109 Moore, Sheila 78, 170, 191 Mordis, Bernad ette 90 Morgan, Deneicc 69, 115 Morgan, Jennifer 78, 98, 110 Morgan, Lisa 90 Mottershead, James Mueller, Tony 24, 28 Mueller, Daniel 79, 166, 180, 181, 182 Muench, Lisa 79 Muentnich, Michele 24 Muentnich, Scott 90, 169 Muhammad, Jabir Mulconnery, Diane 24 Murphy, Jack 24, 44, 52, 60, 164, 180, 181 Murphy, Robert 180, 181 Muskopf, Dennis 24, 115, 117 Myatt, Tim 79, 166 Nadler, Denise 104, 110 Nadler, Janet 69, 79, 110, 190 Navarro, Dawn 24, 98 Neff, Amy 79 Neff, Michael 90, 110, 169, 183 Neighbors, Gene 79, 169 Nelle, Adrienne 24, 44, 174 Neuharth, Brandy 69, 172, 173, 190 Neukam, Laurie 24 Niedzwiecki, Greg 15, 24 Noel, Daniel 79, 166 Nolan. Matt 79, 166. 182 Nolden III, Jim 21. 24 Nolden, John 69 Noski, Don 69 Novosel, Marc 79, 169 O ' Dell, Robert 91, 183 O ' Hara, Bridget 79 O’Neill. Karen 24, 176 O ' Saben. Tim 48, 79 Odum, Don 69, 168 Oelrich, Matt 69 Olson, Matt 79 Ostendorf, Ryan 91, 169, 192 Padgett, Keith 79, 182 Palmeri, Angela 91, 192 Panis, Anthony 91, 183 Pappas. Jim 56, 79, 98, 99, 103, 107, 108, 118 Parker, Bobbie Jean 24, 100 Partridge, Brad 70, 108, 168 Patton, Brian 70, 162, 168, 169 Pavlow, Lisa 25, 79, 109, 176 Palvow, Susan 109, 176 Pawloski, John 44, 70, 164, 180, 181, 186 Pearce, Tiffany 13 Penny, David 79 Pensoneau, Tom 70, 109 Perkins, Angela 70, 99 Perry, Boyce 25, 61, 164, 180, 181, 183, 192 Peskar, Matt 5, 25 Pfeiffer, Brad 25, 29 Pfershy, Tara 70, 104, 109, 174, 190 Phillips, Keith 91 Phillips, Mike 25 Plog, Juanita 70 Podhrasky, B.J. 91, 169, 183 Poe, Amy 79, 98 Poe, Catherine 70 Polka, Amy Porter, Amy 108 Prange, Gabriel 13 Pressnall, Christie 25 Prsha, Nick 25, 28 Pusa, Suzanne 25, 48, 102, 109, 115, 112 Quain, Jeff 25, 58, 140 Rachell, Kristie 36, 37, 79, 108, 111 Rasure, Mark 70, 110, 168, 169 Reaka, Brian 91, 110, 167 Reed, John 79, 182 Regan, Brian 80, 169 Regan, John 70, 168, 169, 192 Reiniger, Susan 80 Rendleman, Jennifer 80, 103, 107, 110, 118 Rensing, Melissa 25, 30, 56, 95, 99, 172 Reyling, Tim 80, 168 Rheinecker. Brenda 25, 48 Richards, Wade 195 Richter, Marcie 26, 115, 117, 112 Rick, Amy 91, 105, 108, 167, 111 Rick, Michelle 70, 181 Rick, Tim 80, 166 Rickert, Bryan 80, 98, 103, 118 Riedel, Jennifer 80 Risenberger, Ron 17, 26 Robertson, Andy 48, 70 Rodgers, Kiota 80 Rush, Andre 70, 164, 192 Ryan, Mark 70 Ryan. Thomas 91, 167 Sangster, Andrea 91, 185, 191 Sangster, Eric 70 Sanlin, Tyona 80 Santos, Tony 26, 115, 112 Sauget, Richard 80, 102, 164, 166, 180, 181 Sautman, Anne 56, 80, 99, 108, 176 Sax, Amy 91, 173 Sax. Jenny 26, 42, 60, 102, 176 Sax, Mary Jo 26. 43, 44, 102, 172, 185, 192, 193, 198 112 Schaefer, Jennifer 26 Schaefer, Mike 26, 99 Schaltenbrand, Dave 80 Schaulat, David 26 Scheibel, Cheryl 15, 26, 56, 117, 100, 112 Scheibel, Jerome 91 Schickedanz, Steve 70, 99, 107 Schifferdecker, Brian 92 Schmieder, Greg 80, 105, 169, 109, 182 Schmieder, Rob 26, 44, 48, 52, 102, 106, 109, 168, 180, 181, 112 Schmitt, Angela 97, 108 Schneider, Paul 80, 166 Schobert, Tim 80 Schoby, Brian 92, 167, 183 Schrand. Mark 80, 166, 180, 181, 186 Schremp, Lisa 26 Schubert, Christian 70, 109, 195 Schuck, Dawn 91, 167 Schumacher, Andy 91, 169 Schutzenhofer, Jennifer 34, 36, 37, 56, 91, 99, 110 Schwab, Vicki 26, 61, 102, 106, 109, 116, 117, 172, 185, 112 Schwartz, Keith 102, 104, 107, 164 Seel, Beth 70, 173 Serkin, Danny 13, 52, 180, 181, 183 Sheahan, Tim 81, 166 Sheldon, Samantha 26, 43, 44, 115 Shevlin, Jamie 183, 192 Shultz, Kim 26, 102 Shultz, Chad 169 Siekmann, Melissa 81, 170, 191 Silhavy, Jason 92, 169 Silhavy, Jon 27, 44, 60, 140, 164, 101, 112 Simmons, Ryan 81, 166 Singh, Christine 27, 98, 181 Sintzel, John 81, 109 Slomin, Eugene 92, 192 Smalling, Heather 81, 176 Smith, Kelly 81, 174 Smith, Kevin 27 Smith, Pam 71, 176 Sobczak, Shane 81 Soehnlin, Tim 81, 168, 169 Sorden, Ray Sorgea, Katrina 81 Sorgea, Scott 71 Speichinger, Dan Speichinger, Laura 71, 167, 176 Spillman, Shane 81, 195 St. Pierre, Mari 27 Starnes, Bill 71, 195 Stein, F. Christina 92, 169 Stein, Nicole 15, 27, 176, 112 Stell, Joe 5, 27 Stell, Ken Stenger, Joseph 99, 169, 183 Stenger, Robert 27, 99 Stephens, Jason 81, 169 Sterr, Mike 27, 168 Stiebel, Jim 92, 164, 167, 180, 181, 183 Stockley, Gary 71 Stovall, Darond 81, 164, 166, 180, 181, 186 Stratmann, Stacy 27, 109, 176, 112 Strickland, Lori 15, 27, 112 Strickland, Stacie Stroter, Michelle 81 Stultz, Chad 92, 192 Suarez, Michele 27 Szymula, Julie 71, 107, 192 Taylor, Amy 81, 110 Thebeau, Cheryl 35, 53, 56,71,98, 108, 115, 111 Thomas, Diane 36, 71, 108, 111 Thomas, Elaine 81, 98, 99 Thomas, Renee 27, 98, 102, 104, 111 Thompson, Hickey 81, 165, 192 Thurston, Chris 71 Thurston, Susan 71, 110 Thurston, William 28, 192 Timko, Andrea 81 Timko, Andrew 28, 109, 112 Timmermann, Joe 167 Tognarelli, Mike 14, 28, 61, 106, 110, 116, 117, 11 Touchette, Milton Trares, Chris 36, 37, 56, 98, 195, 101 Trexler, Derrick 92 Tribout, Lucienne 93, 173, 190, 191 Trinity, Mary 82, 192 Ubaudi, Michael 71 Underbrink, Melissa 82, 176 Underwood, Lisa 82, 93 Underwood, Sarah 98 Utz, Theresa 71, 174 Vallina, Cynthia 28, 112 Van Horn, John 93 Van Loo, Cindy 92, 110 Vangenhen, Lana 82, 108, 170 Vernier, Amy 13,40,42, 102, 115, 176, 112 Vernier, Beth 93, 105, 170 Vickers, Mark 82, 164 Voelkerding, Ken 28, 61, 164 Voellinger, Brad 93, 169 Voellinger, Robb 71, 168, 180, 181, 186 Vogt, Brian 82, 83, 164, 166 Vollmer, Chris 93, 169 Vollmer, George Volpert, Amy 82, 190 Von Feldt, Julie 71, 172 VonBokel, Amy 28, 39 Voss, Carrie 36, 56, 93. 98, 108 Vunetich, P.J. Wachtel, Jeff 93, 183, 192 Wachtel, Steve 82 Wagner, Amy 71 Wagner, Becky 28 Wahl, Amy 93 Wahl, Sharon 28, 61, 102, 104 Wallace, Erin 36, 93 Warnecke, Jennifer 28 Weber, Christine 71 Weber, Sharon 93, 98, 192 Weeks, Lisa 28, 98, 111 Wehrheim, Joe 71, 195 Weier, Ronald 93 Weissert, Steven 71, 82 Weissert, Vicky 105 Welch. Doug 168, 169 Wells, John 164 Wells, Kelleen 176 Wendler, David 82, 166 Werner, Stephanie 82, 173 Wester, Tony 82, 166 Wester, Christina 72, 174 Westerheide, Kevin 82, 195 White, Debby 29, 36, 37, 103, 110, 115, 117, 118, 111, 112 Whitehead, Suzanne 82, 105, 170 Whiting, Mary 93, 105, 173 Whitworth, John 72, 164, 192, 193 Wienhoff, Jeff 82 Wier, Jack 25, 29, 36, 37, 48, 53, 56, 61,98, 99, 110, 100 Wicsemann, Todd 93 Wiggins, Dustin 6, 29, 104, 109, 115, 195, 112 Wilhelm, Brent 29, 44, 164, 192, 193 Wilhold, Phillip Willette, Aaron 72 Williams, Cortez 72, 192 Williams, Misker 110 Winkeler, David 29, 30, 48, 99, 109, 112 Winkeler, Michael 56, 93. 110, 166 Winkeler, Paul 98, 99 Wodarczyk, Tom 71 Wolf, Lori 82 Wood, Tim 29, 195 Wuertz, Jennifer 72 Wuerz, Krista 93, 185, 190, 191 Wuest, Marie 29. 111 Wurth, Leann 29, 112 York, Paul 72 Younger, Colleen 72, 104, 176 Yow, David 22, 29, 45, 103, 104. 110 Ysursa, Bernard 72, 104, 164, 180, 181, 186 Ysursa, Tom 82, 105, 166, 182 Zink. Kim 93 Zittel, Matt 29, 99, 115, 195, 112 Zuger, Sascha 34, 56, 93, 105, 110, 173, 185, 193 199 SENIOR INDEX ABILEZ, ROBERT DAVID Holy Rosary Activities: Student Council 3.4; Spanish Club 1.2.3.4 Secretary 4; Sci¬ ence Club 4; Newspaper 3.4 Editor 3.4; National Honor Society 4; Tennis 1.2; Freshman Retreat Leader 4 Awards A Honors: St. Louis University Scholarship. Presidential Schol¬ ar at U or I in Chicago; Listed in “Who ' s Who Among American High School Students ; Excellence in Journalism. Excellence in Spanish Awards; National Youth Salute 3; Congressional Youth Scholar; Presi¬ dential Academic Fitness Award; High Honors for seven semesters. Ambition I hope to become cither a successful broadcast journalist or an M D In any case. I wanna be a rich “yuppie with a slick BMW in the driveway of my house in the “burbs. Message: These past four years at Allhoff seem to have flown by. But I managed to make some great fnends in such little time. A special thanks goes out to all my teachers: No matter how tough their classes were, no matter how much I hated them, no matter how “mean, nasty, and hateful towards kids they were. I managed to learn so much. My teachers really have prepared me for college and I ' m thankful for that. Even though I had a good time here, its time to lower the final curtain and move on: to go away to college, to meet new people and make new friends, and learn new things. We will all go our separate ways on May 28.1989. but I hope we never forget our great times here at Althoff. And to my best friends- Lance. Mellissa, Beth. Nancy. Kathy. Roger. Vicki. Mike. Val. Kristi, and Kate-stay cool and keep in touch! ADAMS. BRUCE EDWARD St. Stephens Activities: CYO 1.2; Band 1; McDonalds 2.3,4. Ambition: To succeed at everything I do and have fun doing it Message Good luck to the future students of Althoff Catholic High School. It ' s all been fun during the past 4 years, but I ' m glad to get out of this “Prison of Dress Code ALBRECHT. KATHLEEN LYNN St. Mary Activities: Volleyball 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2,3.4; Track 1.2.3.4; Lifesav- ers 3.4; Spanish Club 3.4. Awards A Honors: National Honor Society; All-Area Volleyball Team 4; High Honor Roll Ambition: To have a successful career in Special Education. Later to be happily married with kids and to get the most out of life. Message These past four years here at Althoff have been challenging but with the help of all my teachers A friends I made it through pretty well. I want to especially address this message to all my friends who made this last year so much fun for me. We ' ve been through so much. You guys, “the group.” have been the best A I thank you for all the great times you’ve given me! I want to thank everyone from the volleyball, basketball, and track teams for making the seasons fun and worthwhile. I wish you all lots of luck and I hope you experience lots of success during your seasons. PS. (Just for you Kristi) PEE-WEE LIVES!! ARTIME, KATHERINE RENEE Our Lady Queen of Peace Activities: Cheerleading 1.2.3.4 Captain 1.2; Latin Club 1 Awards A Honors: High Honors 1.2,3.4; National Honor Society 4. Principal ' s Award 1.2,3,4; Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4. Ambition: To become a doctor. Message: These past four years at Althoff have been the greatest Thanks to all my friends, especially Katie. Colleen. Marie, and Theresa I’ll always remember all the great times we’ve had. Good luck to the Class of ' 89. I wish everyone success in the future! ASHMANN. LANCE CHRISTOPHER S.S. Peter A Paul Activities: Baseball 1; Football 2; Track 3. AUCUTT. MELISSA DENISE Columbia Grade School Activities: Girls Chorus 1,2; Track 2,3; French Club 1.2; Spring Concert 1 , 2 . Awards A Honors: Nominated A accepted for Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Ambition: To be happily married and financially stable. Also to finally get the Honda CRX I’ve always wanted. Message Well, it all seems so unreal. The last four years have flown by so fast. I ' ve learned alot about myself and others. I’ve met many great people and others. I’ve had some good times and some bad. My senior year was a very trying year but I learned the most important lesson of my life. First of all. life is too short to worry much and also to live life to the fullest. Also be sure to choose your companions wisely because you become what they are. Don’t let people bring you down If they do they’re not your friends. Thanks to all of the people who picked me up when I was down. You know who you are. Thanks Mrs. E. your the best. Well, there’s one more person I really can ' t thank enough You mean the entire world to me I couldn’t have made it without you. You have always been there for me. Thanks Mike, for everything. Love Melissa P S. Best wishes to those who could never mature in high school, especial¬ ly Port, Nuke. Von. and Flop, you really know how to treat people. Port, try to buy some new pants. Von. watch out for steroids. Nuke. I hope you ' ll always have enough hairspray And lastly. Flop, good luck next year without your security blanket, the good old tribe.” From the psycho! BANKER. ELIZABETH S. St. James Activities: Softball I; Basketball I; Spanish trip 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Yearbook 3.4; Lifesavers 3,4; Art Assistant 4; Chad Doyle’s friend 1.2,3.4. Awards A Honors: Honor Roll 1,2,3.4 and High Honors sometimes; Rax Employee of the Month all the time. Ambition: To franchise my own Rax in the thriving metropolis of Mil- stadt! Message -Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Bolesta: “Cancun next New Years Eve?!’’ -Mary Kay: What do you think I am. some kind of moron?!” -Special thanks to my Sports staff for tolerating all my idiosyncrasies. You guys did a great job Tony, Kathy. Sue, and I guess even you Ed! BYE CHAD!! -And to my fellow students: my only regret upon leaving Althoff is that I didn’t get to know some of my classmates better I don ' t think I’ll miss Althoff and I ' ll only miss a handful that I left behind. It’s been a long four years but remember. For all you do. this Bud’s for you!” -August Busch BARBOUR. MICHELE LEE St. John Neumann Activities: Chorus 2.3.4; Spring Musical 3. Ambition: To get a good job and make a lot of money! Then get married, have a couple of kids and live a long happy life. Message I have had my share of good and bad times here but my most memorable year was my Sophomore year I will never forget the good times that my friends and I had that year. I will never forget the farm. I thank my closest friends Jennifer. Dawn. Jen. Ilona. Diane, and Julie. I have learned something different from each of you. It may have taken me until my Senior year, but I never honestly knew what being a real friend is. And to all of the people who thought that they were better than everyone else, guess what? You’re not. Also, thank you Mrs. Edwards. I learned alot. Thanks Althoff for all the memories. Love Michele P.S. The strut has got to go Kirk BARRETT. KATIE PATRICIA S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Drama Club I; French Club 1.2,3.4 VP 4; Latin Club 4; Lifesavers 1.2,3.4; Newspaper 4; Student Council 4; Track 2; Football manager 2,3; Basketball manager 3; Fall play I. Awards A Honors: Hoby Nominee 2; Principal’s Award 1.2.3.4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 2.3.4; National Honor Society 4; Life¬ guard and swimming instructor at Town A Country Swim Club 2,3,4. Volunteer for Bob Gaffner for Congress campaign 4; Salesgirl at Limit¬ ed Express 4. Ambition: Loyola University in Chicago. Major-Finance. Message: Tomorrow is the most important thing in life comes in to us at Midnight very clean It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands and hopes we’ve learnt something from yesterday. BAUDINO. SHERRI LYNN St. Peter and Paul Activities: Basketball at St. Paul I; Spring Musical at St Paul I Awards Honors: Lettered in Basketball 1; Lettered for Academics I. Academic excellence certificate I. Ambition: To be a CPA and marry a rich and gorgeous guy. Message I came here Sophomore year looking for the worst. I found it but I also found some of the best times of my life. Michele, thank you for sticking by me through it all. We went through our high school years together and now on to college. I love ya! Coach Schott if I ever needed anything, you were there Thank you for all the talks. Mama Jones, when I first came here you were the one I turned to. I ' m glad we were together at retreat I’ll miss you and Coach Schott alot. Bobbie. I’m glad we got to become close. Luann. I ' m glad we got to put the past behind us We ' ll have to double again. Laurie. I don ' t know what to say. We ' ve been through hell and came out friends. I ' m really glad about that and it was my goal for senior year Take care of yourself. Karen, we have alot to laugh about (soph. year). Beth. I saved you for last, your special What came out of senior year? Our friendship (Cholet’s class). You are great, always cheered me up. You can make me smile no matter how I feel. Thank you and keep in touch please. I want to tell everyone look for the best in life, not the bad It takes time. Love Sherri. BAUER. COREY KATHLEEN Our Lady of Assumption Activities: Cheerleading 1.2; Pom Pon 3.4 Captain 4; Latin Club trea¬ surer I; Latin Club 2; Student Council Rep. I. Awards A Honors: Captain of Pom Pon Squad 4; Who’s Who in Young Americans for Mathematics. Ambition: Be successful and be happy. Message: I ' d like to say “hi to all my friends. I want all of you guys to know how much I’m going to miss everyone. I hope we can all stay dose friends through college. I ' ve had a great time the last four years. To all the younger kid’s I ' m leaving behind. I’m gonna miss you! Hope you have a great senior year and don’t get caught doing anything wrong I’d also like to thank the 88-89 pom-pon squad for making it such a great year Good luck girl ' s and never forget me counting $-6-7-8. To Man. thanks for being my very best friend and slaying with me through everything. And last, but never least, to Tom. the last year and a half has been the best! I hope you know how much you’ll always mean to me. I promise I’ll always be here for you. Thanks for all the great memories we’ve had together. bye everyone, Corey BAUER. KELLY ANN St. James Activities. Basketball 1.2,3; Baseball manager 1.2; Science Club 4; Spanish Club I. Awards A Honors: High Honor roll 1,2.3.4; Illinois State Scholar; Na¬ tional Honor Society; St. Louis University scholarship. Spanish award. Presidential Fitness Award. Ambition: Graduate from Medical school, start a pediatrics practice and be happily married with three children. Message: It ' s hard to look back on the past four years, thinking of all the great times and only being able to sum it up in a few sentences. I want to thank all my friends-first Mary Kay. Brend a, and Stacey. We ' ve shared alot in the past 13 yrs. and I’m really glad we’ve stayed so close. Now for Peggy, Mary Jo. Adrianne. Emily, Leslie. Mari. Corey, and Sue. You guys are the best!! Peggy-“hang up the phone or you are dead! Mary Jo- prom was fun-after we talked to the policeman and finally got to eat dinner! Corey-1 hope someday you ' ll be able to skin a cat! Mari-we’ve had some premium party opportunities!! Overniters o’plcnty! Susan. I’m so glad that we were such great friends this year. The Tub O’Carmex. Plummage what else can I say? Oh Yeah! Have you seen Brad Harriman or Mike Abbcgg in any bars lately? And finally Amy, thank you for everything! I can ' t begin to tell you how much I appreciate your True lifesaving qualities! I ' ll never forget: Springfield drag racing in a Lincoln Town Car. “You’re a dweeb!” (can you believe I wrote the word?) Don’t forget the Baby magic for the Z-man! Go Blues!! 17 Gino is the best Anyway, thanks again nini. To all my friends “You’re all hot babes!!’’ I love ya lots and miss ya next year. BAUER. TIM MICHAEL Our Lady of the Assumption Activities: Soccer 1,2.3,4; Baseball 1.2,3,4; Christmas Bishops Dinner workers. Awards A Honors: Joe Dressier Soccer Award, All-Sectional in Soccer; Presidential Fitness Award; WWF Champion; Secretary of the Dirty Dogs Ambition: My lifetime ambition is be become the richest man in Amer¬ ica. drive a white BMW. and marry the most awesome babe available. Message: I would like to thank all the teachers and coaches who have helped me in my four years at Althoff. I will always remember the fun times we experienced as Dirty Dogs. High School was great. I hope all my cronies remember the great times, especially all the spooey patrols My athletic and scholastic experiences at Althoff have enhanced my spiritual, physical, and mental growth I hope all the partying we did at Althoff will continue in the future. We may not have learned a lot at Althoff but we sure did have fun. I ' d like to leave a message to all non- seniors. Have fun next year in high school. Kiddies! BAUZA. EDWARD JOHN Our Lady Queen of Peace Activities: Band 1.24; Soccer 1,3.4; Jazz Band 3; Science Club 4; Year¬ book 4; Spring Musical 2; NHS 4. Awards A Honors: St Louis University Scholarship; Illinois State Scholar. NHS, Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Ambition: To write fantasy novels. Message; It ' s been four long years, but its finally over. I ' m out of here! To TEC 136: Thanks for everything, it was great. Be courageous and be brave and you’ll always slay forever young. To TEC 138:1 was glad to be apart of your weekend We are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God. To everyone, thanks for everything. Good bye, Ed Bauza BECKER. CAROLYN ANN Cathedral Activities: Yearbook Staff 3.4; Literary Club 3.4; French Club 1.2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Science Club 4; Spring Musical 2; Junior Class Vice-Pres 3. Awards St Honors: Illinois State Scholar: National Merit Commenda- tion; St. Louis University Dean’s Merit Scholarship; CKL of I scholar¬ ship; Principal’s Award, French Award. Literary Club Award. National Youth Salute. Ambition: To live, to laugh, and to love. Message: But Not Tonight’’-Dcpeche Mode Oh god. it’s raining-But I’m not complaining-lt’s filling me up with new life-Thc stars in the sky-Bring tears to my eyes-They’rc lighting my way- Tonight —And I haven’t felt soalive-In years —Just for a day-On a day like today-I’ll get away from-This constant dcbauchery-The wind in my hair-Makes me so awarc-How good it is-To live-Tonight.—Oh god. it’s raining-And I’m not containing-My pleasure at being so met-Here on my own-AII on my own-How good it feels-To be along-Tonight—And I haven’t felt so alive-In years.—The moon is shinning in the sky-Remind- ing mc-Of so many other nights-With my eyes being so red-l’d be mis¬ taken for dead-But not tonight. BECKER. JOAN ELIZABETH St. James Activities: French Club 2. Ambition: To roam aimlessly around the Italian countryside Message: M ... Nothing in the world is single; All things by and law divine In one spirit meet and mingle..’’ Love’s Philosophy Percy Shelley “..If you sec me sitting around thinking the same old thoughts or going back to ways I’ve long abandoned, tell me. never go back ... Never Go Back Van Beethoven Althoff is finally a part of my past!! P.S. Cheryl, you were my guiding light through the four dark years of my high school existence. BECKER KATIE LYNN Queen of Peace Activities: Cheerleading 1.2,3,4 co-captain 4; Latin Club I; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: To become a lawyer. Message: Thanks to my best friends Colleen. Kathy (Plaid). We’ve had some great times. I’ll never forget you Pam. Theresa. Tina, and Lara. You guys are the greatest. Last but not least Derek, you made my Senior year the best. BELAND. MICHAEL WILLIAM Sts. Peter and Paul Ambition: My plans after high school are to study for the priesthood; more than likely. I will attend St. Mcinrad College Seminary in Indiana. Message: I’d like to thank all of my past teachers that I have had at Althoff during my three year stay; especially Mrs. Foeller. Mr. Rcnsing and Sr. Olivia have given me the greatest inspiration and support. Each and everyone of my teachers had given me the inspiration to strive and one day fulfill my life’s ambition. Thank you once again; you’ve all made Althoff what it is. Keep up the good work. BERGKOETTER. KARLA ANN St. James Activities: Latin Club 1.2. Awards St Honors: Sometimes on Honor Roll. Ambition: To camp outside Michael Stipe’s house and to catch another glimpse of Mike Mills’ arms. Message: Cheryl Schcibel. you were the guiding light of my four years of high school. I couldn’t have made it without you. BLACK. LESLIE CHRISTINE St. Stephens Activities: Volleyball 1.2,3,4; Track 1.2,3; Student Council Rep. 2; Ex¬ ecutive Board Rcc. Sec. 4; Spanish Club I. Awards St Honors: Honor Roll 1.2.3.4; Junior Maid 3; Homecoming Queen 4. Ambition: To go to college, get a degree in Physical Therapy, get mar¬ ried. raise a family, be very rich and very happy Message: To: Mary Kay. Emily. Kristie, Jennifer. Peg. Mary Jo. Mari. Stace. Cyndi. Amy. Sharon. Brandy and Mike (and anyone else I’m forgetting). Thank you all for making my four years at Althoff alot more fun and much more interesting. And for always being there when I needed a friend. Oh. and I can’t forget Jack, who was also the best friend I could ever have and much more. I will miss you all greatly and I will never forget you and the times we all shared together. BORGARD, PAUL RAYMOND S.S. Peter and Paul Sorrento Springs Parkway South Junior High Activities: Baseball 2; Football 4; Mad Dog Youth Club 4. Awards St Honors: Kicked out of school Junior year. Ambition: To be Donald Trump. Message: Dear Youth. Good bye. Your Best Friend, swell guy, tremendous person, me BOUMAN. BRIAN DAVID Blessed Sacrament Activities: Young Astronauts Club I. Ambition: To become successful in all that I do. Message My time here at Althoff was fun and exciting at times. I’ve enjoyed most of the teachers and wish them all the luck in the world to keep their composure and patience in classes to come. To all, I thank you! BRANZ. MARY KATHERINE St. James Activities: Basketball 1,2; Science Club 4; Homecoming Court 4; Base¬ ball manager 1,2. Awards St Honors: Honor Roll Ambition: Successful and happy. Message: I’ll never forget all the great memories at Althoff. Thanks to all my friends for always being there for me. I know we will always stick together. To Peggy: Land Night . “U of I . Omega , “Florida and all the other great times. Leslie: Thanks for all the long talks, for always listening. I’ll never forget Homecoming and all the “All-nighters’ . Mari: I’m glad we became great friends. Brenda and Sue: You guys have been great! I know wc will stay great friends at Mizzou. To: Corey. Adrienne. Emily, Stacey. Amy. Kelly. Libby. Mary Jo. Stephanie. Cyndi-you guys have been the greatest friends. To Steve: Thanks for making my Senior year the greatest. Have fun next year and don’t forget me! All my friends here have meant so much. “Sweeny Sisters Forever.” Good luck to everyone next year and always. BREWER. GARY L. St. Catherine Activities: Yearbook 4. Awards St Honors: Photography Ambition. To become successful in the future Message That all of the students get through school and become what they want to become, and to be successful in the field they are entering. BRUEGGEMAN. KRISTIE MICHELLE St. Augustine Activities: Basketball team 1,2: Softball team 1.2,3,4; Science Club 4. Awards St Honors: Who’s Who Among American High School Stu¬ dents; Honor Roll. Ambition: To have a lot of fun with no worries whatever happens to me in the future. Message: I want to thank everyone at Althoff for making these past four years the best. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. You really can’t sum up four years at Althoff into words. Experience is the best education I’ve had here. I especially want to thank my best friends Ang. Mol, and Sus. Even though they aren’t here with me during my senior year they have been the best friends in the whole World. Good luck to all the graduates on 1989 We’re the best of any time, we’re the class of ’89. BRUNS. EMILY CATHERINE Cathedral Activities: French Club 1.2,3.4; Football Manager I; Auffcnbcrg Ford. Inc. 2,3,4. Awards St Honors: Honor Roll High Honor Roll 1.2,3,4; Illinois State Scholar 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Presi¬ dential Academic Fitness Award 4. Ambition: To have a family and a career in the business world. Message. To all of my best friends: Stephanie. Adrienne. Leslie, Brenda Suzanne. Mary Kay. Stacy. Mary Jo. Kelly. Mari. Corey. Amy. and Peggy. Thanks for all of the great times and for making Althoff so much fun! The Class of ’89 has really been great! Steph. hang in there, only one more year! To the class of ’89-Best wishes always! I’ll always remember you and I hope we can keep in touch. See you at the reunion!! CALHOUN. ERIC ANTHONY Cathedral Activities: Football 1.2.3.4; Baseball 1,2,3.4 Awards St Honors: Physics Award (medal); Vice President of the Dirty Dogs. Ambition: To become successful, by my own standards, and to drive a Lamborghini. Message: Even though this school was boring, wc still had a lot of fun. I hope that all our friends keep in touch and always remember the good times we had. Also. I hope the fellow Dirty Dogs keep the tradition going Good luck to everyone who goes to college. CARLEY. TIMOTHY GLEN Wolf Branch Activities: Basketball 1.2; Baseball 1,2. Ambition: To win the lottery, move to Jamaica, have a different babe every night, and hang glide off Mount Everest. Message I would like to thank most of my teachers for making my experience here at Althoff a great time. Fr. Dave, you were always pretty cool, have a great life. Mr. Edwards, thanks for making Trig so enjoyable instead of teaching it in some drab, plain way Mr. Schuline. thank you for being so overweight that even on my worst day I could look at you and laugh Mr Fizer, thanks for being so cool. And most of all. my class¬ mates. good luck at everything you do. I would like to end this in the immortal words of Bruce Springsteen: “You know, tramps like us. baby wc were bom to run. CARRILLO. CHRISTINA LYNN St Albert the Great Awards St Honors: Suspended for smoking 4 Ambition I want to be a child psychologist, married, have three kids, be rich, and drive a black BMW convertible. Message Cheryl (Kluga). well, what can I say? We’ve been through everything together, good and bad. Four years fiys by so fast! Good luck with Jeff and with everything you do. Of all the good times, never forget the Guns n Roses concert, partying with Wayne and Ray (Dave look alike), sneaking out to Stcak-n-Shakc (I’ll never forget that last time), or all the times wc conned your parents into giving us the car! Thanks for helping me hat that scuzz ball junior with the weird hair and bug eyes. Maybe someday something will happen with Howard . If not. I’ll survive. I hope we’re best friends forever-your the best! To the class of ’89-we’re the best! Follow your dreams and stay in touch Thanks, its been real but I’M OUTTA HERE! Goodbye AlthofH CARSON. KIRK M Our Lady of Assumption Ambition. To be a millionaire and to live in Brazil Message: Some of the best years are in high school, its been the best time I’ve ever had. I’d like to thank all my friends who have made it possible. I wouldn’t have been able to make it without you Doug! Wish you the best of luck! CHAPPELL. DAVID WEBBER Blessed Sacrament Activities: Wrestling 1.2.3.4; Art Club. Awards St Honors: National Honor Society. Ambition: My lifetime ambition is to win the $65 million Illinois Lottery and become a successful entrepeneur like Donald Trump. Message: The road goes on and on. down from the door where it began, now far ahead the road had gone, and I must follow, if I can. pursuing it with eager feet, until it joins some larger way. where many paths and errands meet, and wither then. 1 cannot say. -J.R.R. Tolkien CHIU. KRISTINE YIN SHAN St. Augustine of Canterbury Activities: Spanish Club 2,3.4; Fall Play 3.4; Spring Musical 3,4; Liter¬ ary Club 3,4; Drama Club 3.4; Yearbook 4; L.I.F.T 3,4; Science Club 4; National Honor Society 4; Junior Achievement 3 Awards St Honors: Illinois State Scholar; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Principals Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award (whatever that is). Ambition: To do what no one had done before (I’ll think of something). Message: Debbo. I’ll never go to Mexico with you again. You have a tendency to get lost. Guess who broke my camera. Lceky. remember absence makes the heart grow fonder and never forget the little colored fruit-flavored egg-shaped Easter candy. Guess who broke my camera. Mrs. Bolcsta and Mrs. Edwards (Veronica), thanks for remembering to look for us. But for the last time, we didn ' t get lost. YOU walked off without us! P.S. Mr PRY. you owe me a camera Jennifer Morgan, if you die can I have your spoon collection? CLARK. PATRICK Activities: Basketball 1,2,3; Track I; Tennis 2; Band 1,2; Jazz Band 3. Ambition: To one day become my own record producer, open my own restaurant, and become groovy. Message: To the class of 1990, Good luck at Althoff. HA! HA! HA! To the Class of 1989. I wish you all the best in life and wherever after To Stacey . You’ll always be someone special to me. I look forward to every¬ day with you. Thank you for being a friend on top of that. Love. Pat CLYNE. ILONA KATALIN St. Henry Activities: Tennis 2,4; Band 1.2,3; Chorus 1.2; Musical I; Fall Play 1. Awards Honors: National Honor Society. High Honors for seven semesters. Ambition: To have a happy and self-satisfying life. Message: I would just like to say that my four years were too long, but I had fun. 1 would like to thank only one special teacher Mrs. Henry. I think you’re the best teacher at Althoff next to Mrs. Edwards I feel you have taught me the most through my years here. You’re a very difficult teacher and I never did get an A in your class, but I sure learned how to write. Thank you. I won’t forget you. Now to my friends Diane. Jen. Jennifer. Michelle, and Julie: you have been my closest friends. Remem¬ ber all the trouble we got into junior year with Mrs. Tervecr. Remember sophomore year when we used to go to the farm. God, we had some fun. I’ll never forget these great times. You guys are the best! Julie remember when we fought over you know who? Well, goodbye to Althoff. I’m glad it’s over. COPPENS. STACEY LEIGH St. John Neumann Activities: Spanish Club 1.2,3; Yearbook Staff I; CYO 1,2; L.I.F.T. 3; Spring Musical 1; CCD Teacher 2. Ambition: To attend college, marry a wonderful guy and start a family while having a career of my own. Message: I have grown over the past four years experiencing some of the best and memorable times that I am sure I will always treasure I have grown through these experiences meeting new people that have later become wonderful friends. I do not think I would have made it through my high school years without the love and support of those friends. Thanks to Laura and Jeff whom I have shared some of the funniest times with Only they would do something that nobody else would think of. Mike and Vicki who are wonderful friends especially to go to Blues 201 games with. Eileen and Amy who are the greatest friends even though I sometimes take our friendship for advantage. Thanks for always being there to help me through the rough times. You are the best friends to have. Especially Pat who has made my senior year the best. You are really special to me and you mean the world to me. Good luck to everyone in everything you do. Give people a chance and enjoy life while you can! Hope wc will all keep in touch and remain friends throughout the years. COYNE. CARRIE ANNE Message: Remember the fat man is whittling, even on the west coast. While in these days of quiet desperation. As I wander through the world in which I live. I search everywhere for some new inspiration. But its more than cold reality can give If I need a cause for celebration. or a comfort I can use to ease my mind, I rely on my imagination and I can dream of an imaginary time. •Billy Joel Thanks guys! CYGAN. TODD JOSEPH Our Lady of Assumption Activities: Soccer 1.2. Ambition: To do the best I can in life. CZERNIEJEWSKI. MARK WALTER St. Mary ' s Activities: Track 2; JETS 2; Stage Crew 3,4; Student Council 4. Year¬ book 4; National Honor Society 4 Awards Honors: Bishop Zuroweste Scholarship. Ambition: To be a successful aerospace engineer for some major defense contractor or NASA (whichever pays more). Message: It seems ironic. I often become upset when I was forced to write an essay for a college application, yet now when I can finally cut back and write what is really on my mind. I don’t know what to say. I feel compelled to write something profound, something that will inspire fu¬ ture generations not just to be all they can be but also to have fun while doing it. I do not. however, want to become bogged down on some monotonous essay that says nothing more than It’s been fun. I’m really say that 1 have to leave.” Too often, people take advantage of this yearbook space to write a senseless note to Buffy and such. Not me. I don ' t want to ramble on aimlessly, simply boring people rather than inspiring them. No, it would be unfair of me to waste this precious paper by having some pointless monologue printed on it. I will try not to become involved in a soliloquy that merely consumes my most appreciated year¬ book space while not serving any real practical purpose. Nay. this goes against my better principles Paper should be valued. If we took time to write stuff that was worth half as much as the paper it’s printed on. we would still be wasting fifty percent of our nations paper But let us not dwell on such things. I must concentrate for fear my final reflections might seem to be a fool ' s senseless babbling. I refuse to let this happen. I will not write some worthless trash and force others to read it. No. Never. Not I. So in closing. I must say with a deepest sincerity. “It’s been fun. I’m really sad that 1 have to leave.’’ DAVID. DALE M II St. Joseph Activities: Golf 2,3.4 Captain 4 Awards Honors: Golf Scholarship to S.I.U.E. Ambition Go to college for four years then try out for the P G.A. Tour. If I fail to qualify then I will teach and become a pro at a country club and enjoy life. Most of all marry Amy Bartel Message: I just want to say that these four years have been fun. You should never be afraid to try anything. Most of all be yourself. I would like to wish M S., M.Z.. “Woody , and “Bean the best of luck in the future Mr. Edwards. I really enjoyed your class DAVIS. WAYNE EDWARD Cathedral Activities: CYO 1,2; National Honor Society 4; Science Club 4; High Honors 1.2,3.4. Awards Honors: Illinois State Scholar; Who’s Who Among High School Students; $1000 Engineering Scholarship to Kansas State Uni¬ versity; Outstanding Mechanical Drawing Student 4; Presidential Aca¬ demic Fitness Award 4; Achievement in Spanish 4. Ambition: To gra¬ duate from college, get a great job, have a family, and most important-Be Happy. Message: AlthofT has been a great experience. I’ve made a lot of new friends. I won’t list them because I ' ll leave to many people out. I’ll have a lot of great memories to share. I ' d like to thank everyone that has had an impact, one way or another, on my life while I was at Althoff. DAWSON. KIMBERLY ANN Our Lady Queen of Peace Activities: Volleyball 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Softball 1.2; Student Council 1.2; Spanish Club 2.3; All Area Volleyball Team 4 Awards Honors: Volleyball Scholarship to University of Arkansas at Little Rock. St. Louis Kangaroos select volleyball team. Ambition: To have a great paying job in four years, have my red BMW convertible and to be happy Message: Let’s see, where do we begin, first of all thanks to all the 1988 seniors, you guys were great Especially you Stcph. You mean a lot to me Thanks to the coaches at ACHS. especially Lisa C. because if it weren’t for you I wouldn ' t be going where I am going now! Now to all my friends Jennifer. Jenny. Lisa, and Melissa! God guys, we have been through a lot. especially Mel and me (sorry Mel) But I am glad we are still really good friends. To: Jennifer. Jenny, and Lisa Florida will be a blast! Not to my used to be friends, you know who you are. but the sad part about it is. to this day. I do not know what we are no longer friends! (and we arc supposed to act like seniors) (Wrong answer, girls!) I like the way we can remain friends for three and a half years and then something so stupid happens and we are no longer friends, you may think this is really bitchy but you know its the honest to God truth. But if I wanted to sit here and goon about all the bad things in life I would take forever! Not back to all my real friends; thanks for everything Sherri B. Julie F.. Odium, Mi¬ chelle M., Jim E.. JoeS., Paul B.. Mary Jo Sax (thanks Jo and how about them cards? Good luck with Boomer). Brent W.. Chad D., Debbie H.. Todd C., Kristie B. (I’m glad we’re still friends.) and anyone else I forgot. To the V. Ball players next year: Good luck guys and best West again for me. this time in Regionals! Well, we arc finally out of this place! Thank God. now to move on to bigger and better things (but I don ' t regret one moment at ACHS!!) Thanks! Guys, hope we have an awesome summer NO PROBLEM!! ONE LAST TIME.. THAT ' S PRETTY COOL!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HA! HA! HA! Well everyone keep in touch. Love ya. Kim Dawson DECKER. AMY ELIZABETH St. Teresa Activities: Track 2; Drama Club 2.3.4; Science Club 4; Literary Club 3.4; French Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Art Club 1,2; Art Editor for Year¬ book 4; Crew Member and Manager 1.2,3,4; Set Designer 4; Oh. and Pat and I designed the cover for the very book you hold in your hands. Awards Honors: Art Merit Tuition Waiver for S.I.U.C.; National Honor Society; Illinois State Scholar; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Principals Award for High honors for seven semesters; First Place in English Lit McKcndrce Curriculum challenge; Honorable mention BAC High School Art Show; French Award for Excellence; voted Most Artistic for Senior Class. Ambition: To study art at U of I. to become a physicist (just kidding. Carolyn!) and to find the meaning and or usefulness of rotating a parabo¬ la. Message: WOW! I’m graduating! Words can’t describe all of the memo¬ ries or all the things I’ve learned here. Larry. Debbie B.. Rog and the rest of the End. I’ll always remember the fun times we’ve had. Rob: you’ll be the coolest Mizzou grad yet-but you’ll have to beat Phil, Zelda. and Fitz. Kathy Casio and Heather You ' re the best friends anyone could ever, ever hope for. Carolyn: They ' re finally over, those periods of insanity between Physics and Englit. but as you know, we were only acting. My friends taught me so much but my teachers did. actually, teach me a few things. Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. Henry, and Mrs. Lowry: You arc among the best teachers and nicest people I have ever met Mr Podorski, you taught me how to try-I’ll miss being picked on. And remember. Ms. Cadell. DON ' T PANIC!! Mr Happy and the Poke Monster. I’ll miss you ever so much. And I’ll certainly never forget “Surfing Safari with Emilio!” Take care, all of you-keep in touch-and never forget Althoff. DOIRON. MARK WILLIAM St. James Activities: Golf 2; Baseball 1.2.3.4 Ambition: To be an Illinois State Police Officer Message: I ' ve really enjoyed the four years that I’ve attended Althoff. I ' ve met a lot of new friends and will never forget them The coaches and teachers of Althoff have had a great influence on my personal life. I wish all the students of the class of 89 the best in their future endeavors. DONLEY. LAURA LEE Queen of Peace Activities. Science Club 4; Illinois History Club 1.2; Basketball I; Stu¬ dent Council 1; Art Club 2; Latin Club 1.2; CYO 3.4; Belleville Deanery Rep 3,4. Awards Honors: National Honor Society; Who ' s Who; Illinois State Scholar. Ambition: My lifetime ambition is to attain a career which I enjoy and make lots of money in, as well as being happy and helping others. Message: Hey brothers! I think we should definitely give Althoff double thumbs up!! Seriously now. ACHS has left me with some terrific memo¬ ries but more important, some AWESOME friends! I can ' t even begin to say how great everyone has been. Nik (Bird): watch out for Victor and Jay; don’t pull anyone else off your roof. Oh Joy. I have one, maybe 54. Carrie, when’s Brian Gegels next party? Watch out for that static elec¬ tricity and the Wheatie Snoopers. Karen: try not to fall in any more muddy lakes, watch out for the friendly neighborhood Latin chanters Vinkman: watch out for the red and black outfits (quiz days!) and try not to use all those big intellectual words. Kim: don’t ever forget the float trip! Watch out for Mrs. Mushroom and the little red man! Stacey you can get off the escalator now! Don’t go rolling down any hills without me. Watch out for 3 am snowballs and always remember that wc love horses. Nicki S.. excuse me are you happy? Are you gay? Arc you ready for a K- mart pose? Oh Joy and Rapture. Karin O.: great lunch table, huh? Always ask the guys for food first! Last and of course not least Jeff: can we play pictionary one more time, please! Watch out for wet hay!! What a blast! Seriously, you ' ve been the greatest and I couldn ' t ask for more! I especially want to thank Mrs. Bucschcr for listening to our silly stories; Mr. Podorski for making me take on my responsibilities and Mrs. Lowry who I don’t want to let down. You ' ve all helped me these four years and I appreciate everything!! DOYLE. CHAD HAMILTON S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Football 1.2.3; Wrestling 1,2; Track 1,3; German Club 1,2; Art Club 1; Lifesavcrs 1,2.3,4; Yearbook 4; P.W.W.L. I.2.3.4. Awards Honors: Varsity Football 2.3; J.V. Wrestling 1.2; Voted Most Artistic and Most Congenial. Ambition: To have wealth, women, and become Employee of the Decade at Schnucks. Message: First of all, I want to wish my friends Tyrone, Bo, Pesk, Joey. Smitty, Mikey, Bo Bo. Wilbo. and whoever else 1 forgot, you know who you are (such as my harem of women who have been with me through my years here). Thanks for becoming my friends and I’m gonna miss you all a lot. I want to give special thanks to RWB for getting me through Freshman year, the Beast for getting me through Sophomore year and Bud for getting me through Junior and Senior year. I’m hoping Mich will help me through college AND TO YOU. SR BIVER: “No ” thanks to you for college help, when I get my Bachelors degree I’ll send you a certified copy. To my teachers, thank you for making this an interesting four years. Especially to you. Sparky, thanks for such a fun and exciting class. So, to all my classmates, sec you at our 10th year reunion. Until then. Party. Puke, and be Merry! Oh. and to the guys. Beads forever DREVICKI. SONIA St. Peters Cathedral Activities: Art Club I; Lifesavcrs 4. Ambition: I ' ll be looking for that special someone and one day have that beautiful family I’ve always dreamed of. While I ' m not busy with those projects I’ll dream of my own advertising agency. Message: I would like to say thank you to my teachers for being a friend to me and helping me with my troublesome studies. My friends and the people I ' ve met along the way have also taught me a lot. Things that I will need and value the rest of my life. I have to be honest-1 do not have to say good bye. It is much relief actually But there is one person I hate to leave behind: Cobra (you know who you are). So I guess this is Good-bye. forever and ever. I don’t know, that is up to you to decide. Just know I’m here. Girls: the times were great and mostly unforgettable. Just think they arc going to get even better. Is that possible? Yes I do believe its true. Give ’em hell girls. Thanks to all who made my memories great ones. Even if we don’t keep in touch I’ll never forget you guys. Well. . We are outta here! Love Ya! Sonar DURAN. CHARLES ANDREW Holy Family Activities: CYO 1.2. Ambition: To become the best that I can in my career choice. Message: It was fun but never again. EGAN. THOMAS MICHAEL Queen of Peace Activities: Basketball 1.2.3.4 Captain 4. Baseball 1.2.3.4; Football 1.2,3,4 Captain 4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; President Latin Club 3; Newspa¬ per 4; JETS team 3. Awards Honors: Hugh O’Brien Leadership Award; All-City Defen¬ sive Back 3,4; All-Area Defensive Back 4; Scholar Athlete 4. Illinois State Scholar 4; National Honor Society 4; Outstanding High school Students of America Member 4; James Millikin Scholarship recipient; Presidential Academic fitness Award. Ambition: To become a doctor and work in the field of Sports Medicine. Message. To all my friends, teachers, and coaches at Althoff. thanks for the good times and great memories Best of luck to everyone in all that you do and better luck to Coach Harriman in the Sexy Legs Contest’’- m be gone! A special wish that the junior half of the freakish foure- somc will be able to find two new members with freakish qualities. And to Jack Murphy. I hope you find a cure for your hair loss “problem . ENGELKE. ERICA LYNN St. Hcnrys Activities: Basketball I; Track 2,3; Musical 2.3.4; German Club 1.2; Drama Club 1.2. Awards Honors: Who’s Who in American high School Students 3.4 Ambition: To become cither a pediatric or surgical nurse and drive a red BMW convertible. Message: I would just like to thank everyone Although I complained a lot I did have fun and will miss Althoff Especially Flickster-you arc the best friend I ever had Also thanks Amy L., Susan. Tony. Christy. Shelia, you guys are the greatest I will never forget you or all the good times wc had. Flickster remember those hoods on East Mam? We got off pretty easy on that one. Thanks also to all my Belleville East buddies who made 202 my senior year the best, especially a certain 6 5“ one. Who made the most difference. Thanks everyone. It’s great to finally be out of here. Good luck Class of 1989-especially Fran. I know you ' ll make a great Physical Therapist and have a great time at Carbondale. Well, that’s it now There’s only one last thing. Flick. I really like your peaches, want to shake you tree! Bye! FAHEY. KELLY S. Queen of Peace Activities: Pom Pon 2.3.4 Awards St Honors. Captain of Pom Pon squad 4 Ambition: To be happily married with two children and a successful career. Message: To my friends, especially Michelle. I’ve had a great time with many memories. To Erin: vroom vroom and err! To Dale D. Mind your own business little man or else you’ll get yourself into trouble one day. To Michelle: Always remember Baby-Brown. FAHRNER, JULIE ANN Our Lady Queen of Peace Ambition: To be rich and successful and drive a BMW convertible. Message: Thanks to all of my friends: Diane. Ilona, Jen. and Jennifer, you guys have made this senior year great. Thanks for being there for me. too. Also, to Christie and Dawn, it was fun partying with you guys, we’ll have to keep in touch. Well. I guess it’s time to move on to bigger and better things! GOOD BYE ALTHOFF! FARROW. HEATHER KANE Blessed Sacrament Activities: Drama Club 1.2,3,4; Spanish Club 1.2,3.4; Art Club 2; L I F T. 2; Literary Club 4; Speech 1.2.3.4; Fall Play 3.4; Spring Musi¬ cal 2.3.4, Ambition: I would like to be a psychologist or an elementary school teacher Basically, I want to be happy Message: Life here at Althoff has been very interesting to say the least. I would like to thank the faculty and staff for all they have done for the Class of 89. It is very hard to believe. It will all be over soon, no more “formulers with Mr Bassy. no more avoiding Mrs. Tcrveer because of dress code, no more “meaningful” talks with Sr. Marie Francis. W ' hat will I miss? NOTHING!!!! I would like to thank my friends for pulling me through it all. To Carolyn Becker (a.k.a. the Poke Monster): Thank you for being there to cheer me up, that meant a lot. You are a very special friend. Keep smiling! NO FISH. CAROLYN! To Lisa Weeks (a.k.a. Rick); You are the only person I know who can grin from ear to ear and still feel suicidal. To Amy Decker (a.k.a. the Most Artistic Who of Who’s) You are a very special person and a good friend. THEY ARE BLUE!!! To Maryann Jones (a.k.a Madame President): You arc very special, you arc funny, smart, talented, and one hell of a match maker To Kathy Hammond (a.k.a. Mama A.): To a super friend, the hyperest person I ever knew. Thanks for always being there. Never forget YA¬ HOO!! To Lance Hiatt: Isn’t that special. Yes, and so are you. To Kathy Casto (a.k.a. Muffy): You are the best friend I ever had. I will never forget you. you won’t let me. God knows I’ve tried. Stay cheerful. To Mrs. George H.: What can I say? You have always been there for me. I can’t tell you how much that has meant to me these past few years. I love you. Never forget me anybody. P S. to Larry Pry. Kcryn Bird. Shawn Hagen. Sara. Sascha. Tom. Erin. Shane, Chris, Heather II. Debbie. John-John. and everybody else: You arc truly the best people anyone could know Stay crazy. Finally, in the immortal words of the great novelist Carolyn Becker: “Love to all the world. (Yeah, right.) FERRARA. BETH ANN St. Henry Activities: German Club 1.2.3; Yearbook 4; Drama Club I; St. Henry Da ycare 4. Ambition: I someday hope to be a cosmotologist, marry, and have kids. Message: I don’t want to say goodbye to anyone except the teachers I know I’ll always stay in touch with my friends. To Nuke and especially Dino, I want to thank you for everything. I’ll never forget you. Dino. we had some great times together. I don’t know how to end this so I guess I’ll just say. “Goodbye Althoff, it was fun!” FORNERIS. EILEEN ANGEL S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Drama Club 1.2; French Club 1,2,3; Yearbook 4; Track Manager 2. Ambition: To life and be really, really happy!! Message: I want to thank all my parents and family If it wasn’t for them I definitely would not have made it. They helped me through so much. It was a great four years, yet there was a lot of rough times, too. I’m not going to say goodbye to my friends. because I will continue to see them all the time. Even when we are not together, in our minds we will be I want to thank Stacey and Pat-you guys arc great, definitely real people Thank you for sharing your special night with me! I wish you two the best of luck and happiness I think JRH and I will make it through all of this. Finally. I want to wish my little sister good luck-she still has three years left. Also. Christine W -hang in there and remember to make yourself happy first! Also, sorry we didn ' t make it Amy. Well, goodbye Althoff. friends, teachers, and everyone else. I’m ready to move on and begin a new life at college. Evcryonc-bc good but most of all remember TO BE HAPPY “Believing is the beginning of a dream come true. Love Eileen Angel GAGEN. CHRIS PATRICK Queen of Peace Activities. Soccer 2.3.4; Tennis 1.2,3.4; Latin Club 1.2 Awards St Honors: Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4 Ambition: To be a pharmacist and get married, have two kids When I retire I want to be a disc jockey for K-SHE 95. Message: Thanks Mr. Podorski for making my junior year hell in Trig. I should have listened to you about going on to calculus. Mrs. Lowry. thanks for not making us work hard in Physics. Fr. Dave, thanks for being .. well... really cool most of the time. Your class was always one of the most fun. All underclassmen: take Sociology with Mr. Orlet. It’s the greatest. I’d like to remind a certain sophomore girl named Kelly Smith to never forget me because I’ll miss ya a lot. Thanks Mrs. Edwards for always taking my side and putting in a good word for me with your daughter Oh ya! I almost forgot. To all the underclassmen, don’t forget to kin of blow off your school work your senior year and try to have as much fun as possible doing so. Always party as much as you can. GAHLINGER. GREGORY JOSEPH Ambition: To forget about college, move to Europe, become pro cyclist, and ride in all the great races. Then retire and spend my time reading and traveling the World. Message: I have to thank Ms. Cadell and the Yearbook staff for all their hard work, especially when times were bleak and pictures didn ' t exist. GARY. JENNIFER LIND Blessed Sacrament Activities: Track 1,2,3; Student Council 4; Lifesavers 3.4. Latin Club 1.2,3.4; Homecoming Court 4; Crusader Bunny 4 Awards St Honors: National Honor Society 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; High Honors 1.2.3,4; Girls State 4. Ambition: I hope to get a good job that I enjoy and marry a great guy and have four kids, hopefully boys. Message: I have had a great time at Althoff. I will miss evcryone-Jcnny. Kim, Lisa. Debbie. Leslie. Especially Brent-1 have had a great time and this isn’t the end. Good luck at MSL ' . And to a little freshman-Dan-good luck and have fun. I will never forget all the great times at Althoff. GIEDEMAN. RON (Dutch) D. Blessed Sacrament Activities: Wrestling 1.2,3.4; Soccer l; Captain of wrestling 4 Awards St Honors: Most improved wrestler 2.3; Most valuable wrestler 4; Honor Roll 3.4. Ambition: To work till I ' m 25, retire, and move to Florida. Message: It is better to have wrestled and lost than to have played basketball. GLENN. ROGER KEVIN Bluff View Park and St Martin of Tours Activities Track 2; Wrestling I; Newspaper 3.4; Yearbook 3,4; Junior Class Treasurer; Drama Club 2,3.4; Spanish Club 1,2,3.4; Lit. Club 2,3,4; Fall Play 2,3,4; Spring Musical 2.3.4; JETS Team 2.3; McKen- dree Curr. Challenge 2.3,4; Illinois History Club 1.2,3; Senior Represen¬ tative; Science Club President 4. Awards St Honors: Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership; High Honor Roll; Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Society; Who ' s Who Among American High School Students; Kiwanis Club Award; Congressional Youth Leader; National Youth Salute; Principal’s Award; McKcndree Challenge; Notre Dame Scholar; Top Teen. Ambition: To do one of two things: I) become disgustingly rich, buy a Ferrari Testarosa, move to the sandy beaches of Florida and enjoy all the luxuries life has to offer for about 50 years, or 2) get married. Messages: Well. guys, it’s been a hcluva four years! Senior year was by far the best and the worst, and I’d probably do it all over again if someone paid me enough. There were peaks and there were deep, dark canyons, but through it all. maturity prevailed. To all those who shone a light into those valleys. I’m eternally grateful (don’t come begging for money in ten years, but I am grateful). Mark, your comic relief would make Shakespeare proud-thanks for the laughs Mike, what can I say? We’ve been through a lot. and though you may be smarter than me. remember: I’m better looking. Rob “Nightly News Abilez, Vicki. Kris. Kathy. Nancy. Beth, and everyone else (you know who you are)-thanks for the late shows at St. Clair 10. the pizzas at Mazzio’s. etc. etc. To everyone from Crue. this fine yearbook staff. Stephanie Lyke (for all those fashion tips for college next year-thanks a million!). Maryann Jones (for the emergency pens, paper, and notes), and my Spanish 3 and 4 buddies-may the force be with each and everyone of you. And to anyone I missed-may you live long enough to be a nuisance to your kids. Friends, the moon id down and the hour is near May Bassiology live forever in all our hearts, and may we remember the words of our fairly insignificant President “Stay the course, a thousand points of light, we’re on the right track. As for leaving Althoff: “There’s no sensation to compare to this; suspended animation, a state of bliss. Can’t keep my eyes from the circling skies; tongue-tied, twisted, just an earth-bound misfit. I. -Pike Floyd HARPER. CHOYSI FELICIA St. Philip Activities: D r ama Club 1.2,3; Art Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 4; Softball Manager 4 Ambition To work with the NASA program, establish a job paying over $30,000 a year, and in a couple of years get married and have a family. Message: My last message is to the ones who come after me. These four years will go by faster than you think they will. So have fun and enjoy them. Look at what you have done and be proud, also look at what you didn’t do and what you could have changed Set your goals on this and accomplish them, they are reachable. College, yes I’m finally heading down that road I can’t wait! Western Illinois University watch out. here comes Choysi Thanks Alicia. Sonya, and Jo for being there and being my friend. Renee, have fun at Mizzou. you can’t have all those men to yourself. I’m coming to visit you. To everyone I have left out. Stay in touch. O.K.! Demce. come and visit me. It’s not over until its over, thank God its over. Luv ya lots. Choysi HARRIS. GREGORY GARLIN St. Augustines Ambition: To become successful in the future. Message: That all the students at Althoff live long and happy lives. That they not only set goals but accomplish them, and that they’re happy with themselves. HASENSTAB. THOMAS JOSEPH St. Augustine Activities: Baseball 1.2.3,4; Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2; National Honor Society 4. Awards Honors: Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Society: Who’s Who in Football; Who’s Who in High School Math; All-city Football Team 3.4; All-Area Baseball Team 3; All-Area Football Team 2,3,4. Ambition: To become a successful engineer, live in a beautiful house, and own a white Lamburgini. Message: I think school was very decent It has been nice. I hope all you Dirty Dogs (Tim. Eric. Tom) feel bad for what you did You guys are psycho. I also want to thank Mr Edwards for having such a fun Calculus class It was great ripping on Cyndi everyday. But most importantly I want to thank Corey for always being there when I needed to talk to someone I hope our relationship will last forever. Finally. I leave you guys with a quote that only certain people will recognize: “We sit on the bench, we sit on the ground, c’mon. boys, quit screwing around!” Tbrash. The Neatest Guy. Tom HEAD, NICHOLE KRISTEN Queen of Peace Activities: Tennis 2,3.4; Lifesavers 3.4, Latin Club 1,2. Awards St Honors: Honor Roll 1.2,3.4. Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Ambition: Take a good drivers licence picture. Message: As some of you may or may not know. I am moving to Califor¬ nia. and I would like to take this lime to say goodbye to everybody. I especially want to say goodbye to Laura. Sue, Carrie. Karen, Karen, Kim. Vicki, and Nicki who helped make my four years here great. Laura I will not say goodbye to you for I know we will see each other again. I know I will miss you until then. Sue, thanks for making my senior year great. See ya out in California. Carrie, what can I say, we have been through it all. I will miss you There are so many other things I want to say but can’t. The words just don’t come out right. I have taken a Beatles song to say what I feel. The long and winding road, that leads to my door, will never disappear It will always lead you here, lead you to my door Goodbye for now. not always. HEAP. MATTHEW SCOTT Cathedral Activities: Golf 3.4; Tennis 1,2.3.4 Awards St Honors High Honors 1.2.3.4; National Honor Society 4; Principal ' s Award 1.2.3; Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4; Per¬ fect Attendencc l,2,3,4. Ambition: Go to Parks college and become a pilot, maybe ROTC. Message I’d just like to thank all of the teachers for never giving me a referral when I deserved it once or maybe twice. Rcmember-wc were the best and always will be. Thanks for the Memories! HELFRICH. SUSAN ELIZABETH St. Teresa Activities: Tennis 1.2.3.4; Softball 1.2; Newspaper Reporter 3.4; Editor 3.4; Editor-in-Chief 4; Yearbook Editor 3; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Spring Musical 3.4; McKcndree Team 4; National Honor Society 4; Prom Committee 4; Freshman Orientation Leader 4; Red Cross Blood Donor 4. Awards St Honors High Honors 1,2.3.4; Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4: All-Area Tennis Team 4. Ambition: To excel in the career I intend to pursue, make a large amount of money, and be happy throughout life. Message Trying to summarize my four years of high school is a very difficult task because these were probably four of the most important years of my life Althoff holds so many memories for me that it’s hard to write about only a few. I learned so much and met so many interesting people who I will never forget I want to thank my teachers for giving me such a good education I’ll always treasure the education and experiences I received The friends I made arc the greatest group of people a person could ever ask for. I’ll miss you all. Good luck in all you strive to achieve Thanks for all the good times and. most important, thanks for being there for me and being my friend Love. Susan “May the good Lord be with you down every road you roam. 203 Any may sunshine and happiness surround you when you’re far from home. But. whatever rod you choose. I’m right behind you. win or lose ...” -Rod Stewart “Forever Young’’ HIATT. LANCE MUNRO St. Henry’s Activities: Track 1.2,3,4; Science Club 4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Fall Play 4; Spring Musical 4 Awards A Honors: Perfect Attendance all four years; Track Award; Honor Roll, Excellence in Latin Award. Ambition: To be very successful in all that I do and to be happy. Message: Althoff has been a great learning experience for me. There has been good limes and bad times. These four years flew by and now it’s time to graduate I would like to say to all my friends that they have done a good job in being my friends. I hold a special place in my heart for all of you. And to Melissa I LOVE YOU! Now it is time to move on to bigger and better things. To all my teachers I say “thank you. And to everyone else I say Good luck and have fun”. Enjoy your high school years to the fullest. I’m outta here!!! HIMSTEDT. JENNIFER LYNN St. John Neumann Activities: Tennis 1,2,3,4; Science Club treasurer 4; Latin Club 1.2,3,4 Secretary I Treasurer 4. Ambition: To be happy. Message: I have made some good friends and had some good times at Althoff. It will be a nice place to look back on but now we have a bright future to look forward to. HUNTER. PAMELA SUE St. Stephens Activities: Home Economics Club 3.4; Clothing (fashion shows) 2,3. Ambition: To be successful and helpful to my community. Message: When you first begin high school its very scary and you feel alone When your four years comes to an end you realize that you have met a great number of friends I want to thank Cheryl and Christina for standing by me all through these four years. IGEL, BRAD G. Cathedral Activities: Football 1,2,3; Baseball I. Ambition: To be successful in my choice of career and have a lot of money. Message: The years have been fun. I hope everyone has a good time in college. Have fun. by happy, and lets do the twist Thank someone for getting us through this school!!! JOERGENSEN. JOHN MICHAEL St. John Neumann Activities: Sophomore Representative; Junior President; Executive Board Treasurer 4; Latin Club 1.2,3.4; Officer 2; Science Club 4; Life- savers 4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Proud Partners 3.4; Newspaper Reporter 4. Awards A Honors: High Honor Roll 1,2.3.4; National Honor Society 4; Illinois State Scholar; Belleville Exchange Club Youth of the Month 4; National Merit Scholarship Commended Student 4; Who’s Who Among American high School Students 2.3,4; United States National Math¬ ematics Award 4; Member of Congressional Youth Leadership Council 4; All-Area Tennis Team 2.3,4; Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4. Ambition: A career as a doctor in biomedical engineering, living in luxury with a beautiful woman. Message. My four years at Althoff have been a time of learning and growing with the new experience. There have been a lot of people who helped make my high school education very memorable, from teachers to friends and other classmates. We’ll start with the teachers. To Mr. Edwards, who made Calculus fun by continually embarrassing other classmates (no names mentioned). Also, to Mrs. Edwards, my girlfriend at the Exchange Club dinner. I ' m sure gonna miss those fun papers at U or I. Sister Olivia. Latin 4 was an experience. I wish you luck in your retirement, and yet feel sad because AlthofT is losing one of the best teachers it has ever had. Fr. Voclkcr. thanks for the help, not only in class but especially on the retreat. Also to Mr. Gasaway. although I’ve never had the pleasure of being in your class. I have driven in the same van with you for several hours with no way to get out. I wonder which is better. I want you to know that on May 7. 1987 I wore a non-Althoff t-shirt in a match. Consequently. I feel my brother should sit out the first match of the 1990 season Go ahead, he’s not a “good boy” yet anyway. I want to thank my doubles partner, one Scott Hudson, for constantly embarrass¬ ing me with long hair, ugly shades, and poor taste in clothing (the UCLA hi-tops, need I say more). I can’t believe he was Most Fashionable. The best memory was when his mom ran across the parking lot in Springfield at I a m. with a can of Foamy and a razor so he could shave for the next day. I wish you luck at Villanova. even though I bet Gagen SIO you’d be at B.A.C. by Christmas. Rob. next time I’m in Chicago I’ll look you up. Watch for me on t.v. when the Illinois play Northwestern. To all my other friends: Tom E.. Dustin. Chief. Matt. Dale. Tom H.. Mike. Jack and all the rest. I wish you the best of luck and I hope to see you next year when I’m home. Leslie and Plaid, I’m looking forward to your visit. Mary Jo. I hear S.L.U. has a lot of hot tubs, so be careful and don ' t go out alone. Stacy. I shop you have taken care of the horrible aroma that comes from your locker. It’s against the law in Ohio. Finally, to a certain person who will attend Loyola, this weekend was great, but don ' t get attached to the VCR because it mine in January! I’ll miss all of you a lot. so keep in touch. Finally, the last words of Mike Joergcnson: “In this crazy world we live in. one thing holds true. No matter what you do. no matter where you do it. and no matter who you do it with, do it with style!” JOHNSTON. FRANCINE MARIE St. Martin of Tours Ambition: Since I went to Althoff. my lifetime ambition i s to be better than everybody else. Message: Well. I did my time and I’m so glad its’ over. I took a lot of criticism for going to Althoff. friends from other schools said I was stuck up and rich. I’m glad to say I was neither. I ' ll probably go to Carbondale. become a physical therapist, and live happily ever after. Then again. I could skip college, never get a job, and live off aid like half the popula¬ tion. But that’s none of your business. To whoever misses me. I ' ll miss you too. To whoever doesn’t, I really don’t care. As for my class, 1 hope we all make it and those of us who don’t can always life off mommy and daddy for the rest of our lives, right? Well, bye Althoff. I’ve had enough. It’s time for me to fly. JONES. MARYANN S. Holy Family Activities: Drama Club 2.3.4; Spanish Club 1.4; Literary Club 3.4; Yearbook 3.4; Fall Play and Spring Musical 2,3.4; Science Cub 4; Freshman Orientation Welcoming Committee 4; National Honor Soci¬ ety 4. Awards A Honors: Principal’s Award 1.2,3,4; National Honor Roll 3; Academic All-American 3; Scholastic All-American 3; U.S. Achieve¬ ment Academy 3; Outstanding High School Students of America 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; National Youth Salute 3; National Leadership Service Award 3; Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4. Ambition: To become a preschool teacher and one day open a day care center. Message: To all those who have made my Althoff years wonderful- Thanks! Especially Carolyn Becker. Roger Glenn, and Kathy Ham¬ mond, you guys kept me smiling, listened to me complain and watched me slam my locker a thousand times. Kathy, well I guess after twelve years it’s time we finally part, at least for school. Carolyn, all I can say is I hope one of us wins the lottery because its the only way we’ll be abcl to pay our phone bills! Read your letter when you can ' t afford to call and know I’ll always be there for you. Roger. I ' m going to miss having a locker by your. Read your letter often and think of me. Kathy Casto-I think you ' ll make a wonderful cousin-in-law someday! To all my teach¬ ers. especially Miss Clark and Miss Cadell. I am eternally grateful for all the support, encouragement and plain old force that helped me to learn about life. Hang in there and best of luck to everyone. All of my love. Maryann JONES, SONYA JUANICE St. Philip Activities: Drama Club 4; Art Club I. Ambition: To be successful at whatever I do Message: I would like to say that in my four years of high school I have learned a lot of things. One is the educational sense of it. I have learned more things than I ever thought I could ever learn. Another is how to deal with other people, whether black or white, and accept different view¬ points But third and most important is who my friends arc and how to be a good friend. (Good luck A.A., I.E., and C.H.) Best wishes to the class of 90 KARBAN. KRISTINE MARIE St. Mary Activities: Volleyball 1.2.3.4; Spanish Club 3.4 Treasurer 4; Girls Cho¬ rus 4; Spring Musical 4; Speech 4; National Honor Society 4. Awards A Honors: Most improved student (Spanish 4) National Honor Society. Best Defensive Player (Volleyball) Honor Roll 1.2.3.4. Ambition: To make people smile and to always be a public embarrass¬ ment to my family and friends. Message. First of all. I’d like to thank everyone of those wonderful new friends I’ve made this year (especially my alto proteges!), you know who you are! I ' d also like to say “muchas gracias” to two “gatos frios. Mrs. Bolcsia and Mrs. Edwards. Thanks for not leaving me stranded and alone in a foreign country-you two are great! Mrs. Hose, thanks for making my First and only year in girls chorus a super one. You really helped me to build my self-esteem and believe in myself. Thanks. Larry, you’re a great guy. thanks for letting me show my true colors. Finally, my friends, what can I say. guys? You’ve always been there to support me and guide me. I hope that you never forget all of the wild and stupid things we did at Althoff Most of all. don’t forget how special you all are. There will be a place in my heart reserved for you. I love you all! K.K. P S. Carolyn and Amy, never forget our fun Writing Classes O K ? KEARNS, MICHELLE LYNN Maplewood Activities: Drama Club 2; Literary Club 2. Awards A Honors: Perfect Attcndcnce Award 4. Ambition: To get out of school and live a rich and successful life, and to be happy! Message: Althoff was O K but I’m glad to get out of here Just want to say thanks to all my friends who have always been there for me. We have had some good times and I hope we stay in touch, but not it’s time to move on to bigger and better things. As for some of these people still in this school (Amy P.. Cathy P., Erin D. you know who I’m talking about) you need to grow up and mind your own business To: Shana Barrett: You arc a great person and I’m glad we became such good friends and I hope we remain the same Remember all our good times and remember keep your eyes open and your head up!. KEEFE, COLLEEN MARIE Blessed Sacrament Activities: Cheerleading 1,2.3,4 Awards A Honors: First Place at Cheerleading Camp (Univ. of Missis¬ sippi). Ambition: Go to the University of Mississippi and become a court report¬ er. KINSELLA. CHERYL LYNN St. Stephens Ambition: To go around the world and meet my favorite rock start and to get rich fast! Message: I’d like to thank Rcb-n-Pam for all of their help and for making my life and my high school years so much fun. I hope this senior class and the classes to come always remember Althoff and never forget your high school years. So. stay cool and never give upon your dreams I’d also like to thank my boyfriend for being there for me through it all. KNOX. MAUREEN ELIZABETH St. Teresa Activities: Student Council Rep. I; French club I; Student Council Sec. 2; French Club Sec. 3; French Club 4; Science Club 4; Lifcsavcrs 4; Sr Retreat Leader 4; Senior orientation leader 4 Awards A Honors: Class Clown 4. Ambition: My lifetime ambition is to become a very wealthy and success¬ ful lawyer. But my main ambition is to be the class clown for the class of 1993 at DcPaul Univ. Message: Many things come to mind when trying to write my last words. I guess I’ll do my own thing (as usual) and say my farewell to a wonderful four years my own. original way. I would first like to say good-bye and thank you to the faculty and administration. You are the backbone of this school and even though I couldn ' t stand some of you some times (that ' s to be expected). I would still like to thank you and wish you all a happy life. Special thanks to Mr. Orlet-I love you a lot. You were like a father and you ' re a wonderful storyteller. Also a special thanks to Father Voelker. You screwed up my understanding of God and religion (some people just don ' t get it). Ms. Cadell and Mrs. Edwards, you were both so wonderful on retreat that I wish I could have had classes with you and known you better. Also thanks to Mrs. Henry, you arc a very wonderful lady and I’m glad that you take so much pride in what you do. Mrs. Price, thank you also and thanks for the extensions on the French term paper The most important and influential people in my life have been: Sonia. Sharon. Lisa. Susan, and Debbie. You have all taught me a great deal I love you all and we’ll always be together in our hearts. God Bless you and good luck! To all the other friends I have had: Thanks you being so kind. To my French class: Thanks for always laughing at my jokes no matter how bad they were. To Jack: you’ll never no how much you really mean to me. I pray to God we’ll be friends forever. Good luck at ’Ole Miss! To the girls at the lunch table: I know I’m not anyoncs favorite but I never tried to be either. I have to always be different and be my own person. I always have to argue and disagree otherwise I might be easy to get along with (and God forbid that happens). I don’t dislike any of you-1 just like to be difficult (so sue me). To the Class of 1989: Good luck and good riddance! It had been truly a wonderful four years and I appreciate you all! Like Fr. Voelker said. “This has been the best senior class in years. Thais us-Thc Class of ’89!! Love Maureen. KREHER. KAREN JEAN St. John the Baptist Activities: Latin Club 1.2; Drama Club I; Illinois Hist. Club 2; Chorus I; Science Club 4; Pom Pon Squad 4; Art Club 2. Awards A Honors: Honor Roll 3,4 Ambition: To be a pediatrition. married, one child, and live in Colorado. Message: to all those I met Along the Way. Dedicated to Conie, Laura. Nikki. Vicki, Karin. Sherri, Larry. Jeni. John, and many others. Althoff Catholic High School has many memories for me. All that has happened is impossible to believe. I’ve met many special and caring friends along the way. And for that reason alone, I would like to stay. But I have to move on and start again. And hopefully those who were there in the beginning will be there in the end. All my friends have helped me through these four years. And the thought of us going our separate ways brings me to tears. I love you all. with my soul and heart. And I will love you all the same even when we arc apart. I thank you all for being there when I needed a hand. And I hope I did the same for you when life had a bend. Even though some of us may have fought at times. We have made up and went on as apart of each others lives. Friendship has its ups and downs. I ' ve heard people say. But ours has survived through hard times and string it will stay. As we go our separate ways. I’d like you to remember one thing. That is to keep smiling and know how much joy you bring. 204 You arc all special to me and should be to yourself. Because that where love, success, and happiness starts-in the heart itself. KOCH. ELIZABETH ANN St. Augustine of Canterbury Activities: Drama Club 2,3.4; Literary Club 3.4; Science Club 4 Na¬ tional Honor Society 4; House Management and Publicity Crew for Fall Play and Spring Musical 3.4; Latin Club 3.4; Chorus 1.2. Awards Honors: Illinois State Scholar. McMurray College Honor Scholarship. High Honor Roll. National Youth Leadership Award. Ambition. To become a teacher of the hearing-imparcd. to get married and have a family, and to enjoy life to the fullest. Message. There are two very valuable things I will take with me as I leave Althoff. The first is a good education. I’ve learned much from text books, but I ' ve also learned many things not in any books. I‘d like to thank all of my teachers, they all taught me something (even when I didn’t learn much about their subject). The second thing I will take is true friendship. Without the friends I ' ve made at Althoff. my life would be meaningless. This song is to Melissa, nancy. Lance. Rob. Krisiti. Kathy. Kate. Vicki, Kevin. Mike T.. Mike S., Valeric, and everyone else who had made the last four years memorable. “Friends arc friends forever. If the Lord’s the Lord of them. And a friend will not say never. ’Cause the welcome will not end. Tho ' it’s hard to let you go. In the Father’s hands we know. That a lifetime’s not too long To live as friends.’’ God bless you all? Love and peace forever! KOCOT. MICHAEL JOSEPH S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Football 1.2.3.4; Wrestling 2; Spanish Club 3. Ambition: To become a computer or electrical engineer Message: I will be going to SIUC. then transfer to U or I later. LANTER. NANCY LYNN Cathedral Activities: Spanish Club 1.2,3,4 President 4; Drama Club 3,4; Basket¬ ball I; Fall Play and Spring Musical crew 3.4 manager 3,4. Awards Honors: National Honor Society; Illinois Slate Scholar; McKcndrcc Challenge; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Academic Scholarship at SIUC. High Honor Roll 1,2.3.4. Ambition: To be happily married and a successful accountant with a large accounting firm. Message: Well, It’s finally time for us to depart. It seems like just yesterday I was a scared little freshman, not knowing many other kids. Now I have become close to so many great people. It’s going to be strange not seeing my friends everyday, like at Althoff. I know that our string friendships will endure. I’ll miss you all. but never will I forget all the great times we had. Best wishes always. Nancy. LEBERT. DOUGLAS E. St. Augustine of Canterbury Activities: Football I. Awards Honors: I never received anything. Ambition: I have no ambition. Message: I have no message. LEVELING. MICHELE RENEE St. Peter ' s Cathedral Activities: Checrlcading I; Pom Pon 2.3.4. Ambition: To get married, have a family, and have a successful career. Message: To Kelly, you have been the bestest friend and we had so much fun. I hope we stay this close forever. It has been great. To Karin and Nicki. don’t forget all the fun times we have had Make sure you keep in touch. To Kim and Dale, mind your own business!? To Kim D.. it sure is funny how you hated M S. but now your best friends with her. do you want Mike P back?? To the Pom Pon Squad, make sure you never forget the disco queen Rash!! To Mary Jo Lett, don’t every forget Ripper and good luck next year. Keep in touch! Michelle LYKE, STEPHANIE MARIE Cathedral Activities: French Club 1.4 VP 4; Lifesavers 3,4; Speech Team I; Soft- ball 1.2; Yearbook 3 Editor-in-Chief 4; N.H.S. Vice pres. 4; Science Club 4; Schnuck’s Super Bagger Awards Honors: Illinois State Scholar. Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Principal’s Award; Presidential Award; 1 Dare You” Leadership Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Ambition: Who knows! Maybe I’ll be an engineer, maybe not! Message: Well. well. well. School has definitely been interesting. I’ve made a lot of aquaintances who have turned out to be friends and I’ve made a lot of friends who have turned out to be acquaintances. But. e ' est la vie. And as always, it will goon, and I’ll be living it and enjoying every last minute. MAGILL. MARGARET ELLEN St. Augustine of Canterbury Activities: Volleyball I; Student Council I: Baseball Manager 1; Pom Pon 3.4; Yearbook 3; Newspaper 4; latin Club 1.2; Science Club 4; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: To become successful, rich, and drive an Omega for the rest of my life. Message I want to thank all of my friends for making these past four years the funnest of my life. I’ll never forget “Land Night , road trips to U or I and Eastern, and all of the “all-nighters . Special thanks to the Pony’ and Mary Kay-cspccially the night of the Frceburg party and ending up in Sparta. To Amy. Stacy. Ms. Gansmann and all the other pommies for making the year fun. To Brenda, hear me roar! To Mari and Corey for being so much fun. To Leslie for the “parking incident. To Sue for the Carbondalc road trip. To Mary Jo and Brenda for ‘Splashing’ people below Stephanie’s balconey. To Emily. Adrienne, and Mari for the Panama Jack’s night-unforgettable! To Kelley for lunch and P.E. Frosh and Soph year. To Stephanie. I’ll miss having Nacho Grande with you! To Cyndi. I hope we have fun at U or I! Sweeny Sisters forever! MALAWY. RICH ALLEN Holy Family Activities: Soccer 1,2; Baseball 1.2; CYO Basketball l,2,3,4. Awards Honors: Perfect Attcndence and Class Clown. Ambition: To be all that I can be without going into the Army and play golf every other day Message: I like Althoff. I like it a lot. It’s great I am really glad I went to high school here. I have a lot of good memories MANK. LAWRENCE EDWARD St. Mary Activities: Soccer 1,2,3,4. Ambition: Licensed Architect. Message: To all the friends I have made these four years, I thank you very much for the best years of my life. I would especially like to thank Lori. Ron. Doug, Mike, and Nicki. You all arc the best people I could ever imagine being with everyday for so long. And this is just the begin¬ ning. MAY. SHANE Wolf Branch Activities: Track 1.2,3,4; Wrestling 2; French Club 1,2; Spanish Club 3; Honor Roll 1.2,3.4; Presidential fitness Award; Science Club and Illinois History Club. Ambition. Be successful at everything I do. Message: Father Dave, you will get what is coming to you one way or another. Thanks for letting me copy all your notes and then getting me kicked out of class. Cheryl Bye Brad “the Toothpick Pfeiffer. Wallster, you are a great friend. McATEE. AMY LYNN St. John Neumann Activities: O.K.. O.K.. so I was really lazy for four years!! Ambition To one day be able to cat chocolate chip cookie mix without feeling guilty. Message: I guess I am supposed to write all those goofy, sad goodbyes to the friends I’ve made over the years at Althoff. But I am not going to do that. I plan to keep in touch with my friends, so why say goodbye ' ’ Instead I think I will leave a message for myself (any anyone else who might understand what I am feeling) “I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of. -The Smiths MUENTNICH. MICHELE ANN St. John Neumann Activities: yearbook I; Spanish Club 2; Chorus 1; Spring Musical 1.3; Prom Committee 2,3.4. Awards Honors: I Dare You Award; Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Ambition: To become an Elementary School teacher and be happily married. Message: When I came here from St. Paul High School. I was only thinking the worst. Now. three years later, things didn’t turn out so bad after all. I made a lot of new friends and met up with some old ones too. To Sherri, you the best friend anyone could ever ask for. I wish you the best of luck in all you ever do. To Scott, well, you have three years to go. Give it your best shot because it pays off in the end. I have a lot of memories from here, many I’ll never forget. MULCONNERY. DIANE MARIA St. Henry Activities: Football manager 2. Ambition: Who knows. Message: I’d just like to say thanks to my friends who made the last four years here a little more tolerable I can’t say that I’ve enjoyed it here at Althoff but I did live through it. Special thanks to Ilona Clyne. you have been the best friend anyone could ask for. Always remember, as the song goes, we were “Born to be wild . MURPHY. JOHN FRANCIS Blessed Sacrament Activities: Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Baseball 1.2,3. Awards Honors: Operation Youth. Ambition: To become a successful businessman and play golf till I shoot par Message: I plan on attending the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and majoring in business. If I could give advice to a new freshman (or if I could do my high school years over) I would make every year count. Study your hardest from the beginning. Get involved in a lot of different activities. I concentrated on sports and it was fun. but I recommend more diversity. Thanks to the teachers who have helped me and good luck to all my classmates. MUSKOPF. DENNIS PAUL St. James Activities: Yearbook 2,3.4; Camera Club 2,3.4. Awards Honors: Yearbook Award 3.4; Award for Photography 4; Award for Lab Assistant 4. Ambition: To go into business for myself by having my own auto body shop. Message: Just remember that Rock n’ Roll stop the traffic. NAVARO, DAWN ELIZABETH Holy Rosary Activities: Chorus 1,2,3.4 Ambition. To win the lottery, lounge around my gigantic mansion, and smoke cigarettes all day. Message. In a couple of years I am going to win the lottery and I plan to become a legal secretary. I will be rich, living in South County. I will be taking various trips to beautiful Las Vegas. I want to lay in the sun and soak up the rays all day. And. finally. I will be running wild in St. Louis hitting all the bars, picking up on all the out of town baseball players, who come into St. Louis to play the Cardinals. Goodbye Althoff! NELLE, ADRIENNE SHENEE Cathedral Activities: Checrlcading 1.2.3.4; French Club 1,2,3; Homecoming Court 4. Ambition: To have a successful career, to be married with two kids. Message: High School is the best lime of your life. No matter how bad things seem to get. they always get better I’d like to thank everyone who has ever been a friend to me. I’d especially like to thank the Sweeney Sisters (Mari. Mary Kay. Peggy. Emily. Leslie. Sue, Corey. Brenda, and Stcph). we’ve had some great times and I know we’ll have more Brenda- You know you’re a bigger airhead than me! To all the people I’ve been out with, all the people who make my classes more bearable, and every¬ one of the people not in my classes for making school great Thanks especially to Mr. Schott, Mr. Harriman. and Mrs. Kloess for being such good friends. I’ll never forget anyone. And last but not least, Tracy for a great checrlcading season, and the seniors of the squad It’s been great! PS. For the squad next year. GOOD LUCK AT NATIONALS!! NEUKAM. LAURIE MICHELE St. John Neumann Activities: Basketball I. Ambition: To become a corporate lawyer. Message: I enjoyed my time at Althoff. It was an experience I will never forget. I want to thank my friends, Amy Porter who was my right arm. She’s a very special person and without her I would have never made it through my high school years. I wish her the best with everything that she does in life. Amy Vonbokel. who was one of my best friends. I wish Amy the best. She was like a sister to me. I will never forget her. Aimce Foppe. who always made people laugh and smile. She’s a very close buddy of mine and I hope it will always stay that way Good luck with everything. Aimee and to Katie Barrett, who I wish the very best to. I’m glad we became good friends. I will never forget you. But. to all my friends I leave this. I love ya and we’re out of here!! Zappa NIEDZWIECKI. GREG EDWARD Our Lady of Assumption Activities W restling 2; Tennis 1.2.3; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 3. Ambition: To grow to be like Nicki Prsha. Message I would like to thank my parents, brothers, sister, teachers, friends, my pet. girlfriend, co-workers. Althoff faculty, neighbors, strangers, and anyone else I forgot O’NEILL. KARIN M St. Teresa Activities: Track 1.2; Pom Pon 3.4; Latin Club 1.2. Awards Honors: Illinois Girls State 88-89 Ambition: To be happy and successful Message To all my friends at Althoff. these past four years have given me many great memories To my best buddy Nicki. college is going to be a blast. I’m so glad we re going to be roommates. I’ll never forget all the fun times we’ve had with poms. Kim. Karen. Laura, Vicki. Carrie, and Nichole, we’ve had a lot of good times together and i hope all of your dreams come true. Kim. I wish you the best of luck at McKcndrcc Nichole, I wish you the best in California Keep in touch. Nicki and Michelle. I’ll never forget the floor at McDonalds if you know what I mean Also. I’ll never forget going to Washington Park and then heading for Chicago Plus the horn incident had to be the best. Although right not I’m ready for college. 1 know in a few years I’ll want to come back Thanks everyone in the senior class for a great four years. Good luck! PARKER. BOBBIE JEAN S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Football manager 2; Track 2; Prom Committee 4; Spanish Club 1.2.3; French Club I; Drama Club I; Latin Club 4; Zeppetclla’s 2.3,4; Famous Barr 3; Old Peking 4; Fall Ray I Awards Honors: Cutest baby face 4 Ambition: To become a nurse, marry Tim and have two children. Kate- lynnc and Abbey Message: It has been a wonderful four years. Thanx to all my friends. Nuke. KT. Porter. Fop. Amy Von. Libby, Sherri, and the rest. I have had 205 a blast with all of you and I will trucly miss you all. All I can say is good luck and 1 will see all of you at the reunion. PEARCE. TIFFANY YVETTE St. Philip Activities: Chorus I. Ambition: To be successful at everything I do Message: Your senior year of school is the most exciting year of all. You get the chance to look back at all the years of hard work and smile. Now you can finally put in to practice all of your dreams and hopes for the future PESKAR. MATTHEW THOMAS S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Baseball 1.3.4; Football 1.2.3.4. Ambition: To enjoy life and Fiesta. Message: I am glad to leave this school and wouldn ' t recommend it to anyone. PFEIFFER. BRADLEY DAVID Cathedral Activities: Illinois History Club 1.2.3,4; Soccer 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Science club 4; German Club 1.2. Awards A Honors: National Honor Society; High Honors for seven semesters; First place in Illinois history at McKcndrcc; English Cram¬ mer Award; 8th place County meet 3 4 by 800 relay; 3rd place City meet mile. Ambition: To become filthy rich and to marry happily and raise a fine, goodlooking family. Message: I ' ve made a lot of friends and have had a good time during high school. Amy Porter. I wish all the best of luck in the future She ' s the best friend I ' ve made in a long time. Good luck to Chris and Marcie. another pair of good friends Pat. Ken. Kelly, Nikki. Scott, and all of my friends, best of luck in the future. I bid a fond farewell and adue to the class of 89. I hope the future fulfills all the dreams in your heart. PHILLIPS. MICHAEL JOHN St. Catherine Activities: Golf 2.3; Baseball 1.2; Football 4; Hockey 1.2,3,4. Awards A Honors Scholarship to Lincoln for Golf. Recruited by St. Norbert in Colorado for Hockey Ambition: To be rich and have a happy family with a yellow I ROC Message: To the class of 89 Thanks for all the good times. Especially to all my Sims. Sims who made my year great. And especially to Mel You made my life a lot more interesting. Your a great friend and a great girl. You mean a lot to me But most of all. thanks to the “tribe” You guys arc really great friends. You all really know how to treat your friends. Ha! Ha’ Best of luck in the future You ' ll need it. PORTER. AMY KATHRYN S.S. Peter and Paul Activities. French Club 1,2,4; Drama Club I; Track manager 2; Crew for Fall play I. Awards A Honors: High Honors 1.2,3 Honors 4; Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4. Ambition: To become a corporate lawyer in Chicago, get married, get rich, and have two kids-a girl and a boy. Message: To my four best fricnds-l can’t ever thank you enough and I ' ll never forget any of you We ' ve had some great times together and we ' ve been through and survived so much. I never could have gotten through it all without you guys-especially you Laurie. I love you guys to death, and we ' ll always keep in touch-no matter what Thanks for everything I wish you all the best in everything you do! PRESSNALL. CHRISTIE ELLEN Our Lady of Assumption Activities: Spanish Club 1. Ambition: To be rich, travel around the world, and drive a red Ferrari. Message: The last four years have really been fun. I ' d like to thank all my friends who made these years the best years of my life To Maria, you will always be one of my best friends. We had some of the wildest times two teenagers could ask for. I wouldn ' t trade in those memories for anything Good luck with Kevin, remember. I better be in your wedding. I love ya a lot. always keep in touch! Dawn: We ' ll I’ve known you since kindergar¬ ten. You are a best friend, because I’ve known ya so long and we ' ve shared a lot of great times. I know we’ll always be friends, because we are both somewhat alike, ya know. Oh well. Lori, you are one person I think I hardly ever fight with. We became such great friends in such little time. You are a great friend and I know we will always be friends Fran. I’m glad we are friends, we’ll party at Carbondale and you’ll meet some guy that will treat you right, hell maybe we both will. Oh well, and to Julie. Diane, and Ilona you arc great We’ve all had a few wild times together and to all my other high school friends. Lisa L.. Moe, Sonia, Michele B.. Jennifer K.. Jennifer H.. and Angie B. (little Tatoo) good luck guys, you made school fun And finally Nicki P (you hunk of a man) your one person who has a great sense of humor, don ' t ever lost it. You always knew how to make people laugh Well. I guess that is about it. you all know | never shut up But now I will. Love ya. Christie (Pretzel) PRSHA. NICK J Holy Rosary Ambition: My goal was to be accepted by everyone and to do everything possible in life. Message Well, it has been an interesting four years but I am ready to move on. There were so many nice people who I will miss a lot but I will always remember them. Life is just to short to sit and die so do everything you want to and be proud of what you do. PLSA. SUZANNE AMANDA St. Mary ' s Activities: Volleyball 1.2,3; Track 1.2.3; Lifesavers 1.2.3.4; Newspaper 3,4; Yearbook 3.4; Latin Club 1.2,3.4; Science Club 4; Student Council I. Awards A Honors: High Honors roll; National Honor Society; Presiden¬ tial Academic fitness Award. Ambition: To be editor of a major newspaper in a large city or to publish all my poetry. Message: Mary Kay, Brenda. Mari, Emily. Adrienne. Peggy. Leslie, and Corey-thanks for all the great times we’ve had. I’ll never forget all the great times we’ve had. Florida should be great if we ever make it there. Mary Kay-thanks for always keeping me out of trouble. Brenda-work was great and I’ll never forget our long talks, they were both informative and helpful! Nichole-I’m really glad we got to be better friends this year Mark isn ' t worth all the trouble he caused. Thanks for everything. To all my other friends in high school-it ' s been fun and I will cherish all my memories forever! Sweeney Sisters forever. QUAIN. JEFFREY M S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Football I. Ambition: I want to fulfill my potential and live life to its fullest. Message: The years I have spent here have been the best, but Thank God they arc over! Hi Laura! RENSING. MELISSA SUE Cathedral Activities: Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball I; Spring musical 1,2,3.4; Fall Play 4; Science Club 4; Jazz Band 1.4; Girls Chorus I; Pep Band 1.2.3.4; German Club 1.2.3. Awards A Honors: Who’s Who in Music; Honor Roll 1.2,3,4. Ambition: Get married and be a successful interior designer or architect. Message: It has been a good four years. I want to thank all my friends for everything. I’ll never forget the Class of ' 89. RHEINECKER. BRENDA ELLEN St. James Activities: CYO I; Art Club 2; Science Club 4; Baseball manager I Awards A Honors: American Legion Girls State 3; Honor Roll 1.2,3.4 Ambition: To be a meteorologist working at Kennedy Space Center making a lot of money Message: I want to thank all of my friends who stuck by my side when I needed them. Mari. Stacy. Mary Kay. Kelly, Corey. Amy. Jo. Leslie. Shoe Dog (Sue), Leggy (Peggy). Adrienne. Emily. Steph You guys arc the best friends I could have asked for. Thanks to the Pony for taking us on all of our long road trips, and to Corey’s house for all the parties. Sue: thanks for getting me the job at the News-Democrat. Mary Kay: I can’t believe I ' m going through ANOTHER four years of school with you Mizzou should be fun. Mari: Your neat and you know it. Adrienne: I can’t believe I found someone who is more of an air-head than me. I’ll never forget that night with the creepers. B.C.: your more of a pain than you were worth, but I’ll never forget you anyway. My final last words are: Sweeney Sisters forever! P.S. to Peggy . I am a woman hear me roar RICHTER. MARCIE MARIE Queen of Peace Activities: Art Club 2; French Club 1.2; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4 Awards A Honors High Honors for seven semesters; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Honor Society; Art Scholarship to Illinois Wesleyan University. Ambition: I am going to go to Wesleyan in the fall to major in art and business. After graduating I will move to Connecticut with my husband and open an advertising agency. Message I would like to thank all of my friends for being there for me and for all of the memories I want to especially thank J W for every¬ thing you have done for me. I will always consider you one of my best friends. Good luck next year in Florida. To all the underclassmen, espe¬ cially Chris, make the most of your years at Althoff. they arc the best years of your life, don’t waste them. Chris. I am going to miss you. don ' t ever forget me. SAX, JENNIFER LYNN Cathedral Activities: Volleyball manager 1; Football manager 2; Track I; Student Council 1,3; Pom Pon Squad 3.4; Lifesavers 3.4; Illinois Girls State 4. Ambition: I want to be a psychologist and have a big. happy family Message: Thanks for the fine education and the great memories you have given me in the past four years. I will always be grateful and I’ll never forget. Ms. Gansmann. you ' re a great person and the squad is so lucky to have you. Pom Pon has been a lot of fun and I’ll miss it a lot. To Jennifer. Kim, Lisa. Melissa, you guys arc the best and you ' ve made my senior year unforgettable. I’m not looking forward to next fall when you all go away to different schools. I’ll miss you but we’re all going to make a few road trips, right? Lisa, I can ' t wait to go skiing at U of C! Amy: have as much fun as I did. Love, Flash. SAX. MARY JOAN St. Mary Activities: Volleyball 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1.2,3.4; Track 1.2.3.4; Latin Club 1.2,3,4; Lifesavers 2,3,4; Newspaper 4; Chorus 1 Awards A Honors: High Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Homecoming Court 4; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: I plan to attend SLU and major in accounting. I hope some¬ day to be happily married and have a family. Message: I can honestly say these past four years have been the best of my life. I’ve made so many great friends here. I ' ll never forget you guys. Thanks for all the great times we’ve had!! Amy. thanks so much for always being there when I needed you. What am I gonna do without you next year Barb? To all my teachers: thanks for putting up with me. I’ll always remember my days here at Althoff. I’ll look back on them and smile! To the class of ’89: venimus, vidimus, vicimus!!! $ SCHAEFER. JENNIFER ANN St. Peter ' s Cathedral Activities: French Club 1.2; Drama Club 1,2. SCHAEFER. MICHAEL A St. Augustines Activities: Jazz Band l.2,3,4; Pep Band 1.2.3.4; Spring MusJcal 1.2.4; L.I.F T. 3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3; Set Crew 2; Drama Club I; Yearbook 2.3. Ambition: To make a difference in the lives of the people around me Message: Life your life to the fullest. Make the most of your talents and have a blast! SCHAULAT, DAVID A. S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Baseball I; Hockey 1,2,3,4. Ambition: To become rich, be healthy, and drive a Mercedes. Message: To all the juniors, do all you can during senior year. It will fly by and be gone before you know it. SCHEIBEL. CHERYL JEAN Cathedral Activities: Fall Play I, Spring Musical 1.4. Speech Team 1. Swing Choir 3; Newspaper 4; Drama Club 1; French Club 1.2; Art Club 2; III. History Club I; St. Vincent Dc Paul 3.4; Science club 4 Awards A Honors. ISSC 4; National Honor Society 4. Perfect Atten- dencc 1.2,3; Presidential Academic Fitness 4;SIU-F. Presidential Schol¬ arshi p; SLU Dean’s Merit Scholarship; High Honor Roll 1.2,3.4. Ambition: I want to be a mime on a public square in New York, with a hat at my feet and a tiny chimp on my shoulder Message: The only person I need to thank is Fr. Daly Thank you for giving me 5th hour Religion First semester. Shane. I won the toss fairly- you still owe mc$6.75. And to Henry, also. I’m sorry you guys got in so much trouble, and I got in none. And finally-1 know you have a little life in you yet. 206 I know you have a lot of strength left ... -Kate Bush SCHMIEDER, ROBERT WALTER Blessed Sacrament Activities: Soccer 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2.3.4; Tennis 1.2,3.4; Latin Club 1.2.3.4 Pres I; Class Rep 3; Ex. board Pres 4; Lifesavers 3.4; Proud Partners 3.4; Newspaper 4; Science Club 4; JETS 3. Awards A Honors: Youth Salute; High Honor Roll (7 sem); National Honor Society; Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Roll; Who ' s Who; DAR Good Citizen Award; SAR Award; I Dare You Leadership Award; Service Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; nom. Hugh O’Brien Award; nom. Princeton Book Award. Ambition To become a successful doctor, be happily married, and live in a nice community. Message: The last four years have been a great. I have made many friends and I will never forget any of you. I wish everyone the best of luck in college and the rest of your lives. We have all had good times but better times lie ahead. Thanks especially to Z. Chief, Ski. Stcrr, Wig, Heap. Wayne, Jocrg. Kathy, and everyone else. SCHREMP. LISA ANN St. James Activities: German Club 1.2. Awards A Honors: Honor Roll 1.2.3.4; Principal ' s Award 4. Ambition: I plan to go through four years of college and become a CPA. Message. I am so incredibly glad that I am out of here! SCHWAB. VICTORIA LYNN St. Mary Activities: Volleyball 1.2,3.4; Basketbull 1,2.3.4;Track I; Student Coun¬ cil 3.4; Science Club 4; Latin Club 1.2.3,4 VP I. National Honor Society Pres. 4; Literary Club 3; Newspaper 4; Lifesavers 3,4; JETS Team 2; McKendrec Curriculum Challenge 3.4. Awards A Honors: Exchange Club Youth of the Month; National Youth Salute Nominee; Illinois State Scholar; 1st All-Area Volleyball Team; Honorable Mention All-Area Basketball Team; Academic and Athletic Scholarship to SLL; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu¬ dents; High Honor Roll 1.2.3.4. Top Teen. Ambition: I hope to become a successful pediatrician, get married and have four children. Message: As I leave the halls of Althoff. I’m filled with joy and sorrow; For who known what will happen in that mysterious tomorrow; Our high school years went by so quickly and so fast; But the memories and friendships arc sure to always last. To my great friends I will miss so very, very much; I hope we never grow apart and always keep in touch. To my teachers who have taught me so much I didn ' t know; Thanks for all your help. I really hate to go. Keep your head help high and a smile on your face; For we always will be headed for a bigger and better place. What¬ ever you pursue in life. I’m sure you all will shine; For no one can ever fail from the Class of ’89. SERKIN. DANNY S. Blessed Sacrament Activities: Basketball 1.2,3,4. Awards A Honors: All Tourney Team Belleville East Tourney I year; MVP Belleville East Tourney 1 year; All Tourney Charleston Tourney 2 years; Hon. Mention All State 2 years; All Area First Team 2 years. Ambition: To make money and have fun. Message: In my four years here at Althoff I learned absolutely nothing, scholastically that is. I did learn many things about friendship, competi¬ tion, life, and good times. In my opinion high school is here for us to goof around for four years and meet many new people. I learned that school and sports are not the most important things in life. I believe self satisfac¬ tion is more essential to your life. I learned a lot about limitations as well It’s nick to have dreams but remember that all they are is dreams. I like this line from a Pink Floyd song called Comfortably Numb . It goes “ ... the child is grown, the dream is gone. SHELDON. SAMANTHA JOANN Bluff View Park School and St. Martin of Tours School Activities: Drama Club 2,4; French Club 2; Yearbook 4; Hello Dolly 4; Pep Band 1.2; Jazz Band I. Awards A Honors: Asst. Editor of Yearbook; Principles Award; Merit Awards for Pep Band and Jazz Band; Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Ambition: For everything that I have planned on to work out that way. Message: Dawn, you’ve been the best friend that a person could ever ask for. Thanks for being there through the good times and bad. (Ha! Ha! You’ve still got two more years left) Jenny, I’m so glad that we’ve gotten closer through this past year. There has been a lot of problems but those are all over with now. Thanks for asking me to be Matron of Honor at your wedding. You’re a great friend. Angie, Good luck with George! It’s been great this year at lunch. Remember all those funny arguments and all of the water that was spilled. I won ' t forget it. Michele, have fun with Chris. You don ' t have to pretend to like certain people any more, schools over with. Michelle, don ' t forget our little “mini world . Go beat the crap out of Amy and Cathy. You know you want to! Becky, you’ve changed so much since freshman year. Have fun with all the guys! Dutch, sorry that you had to listen to me all the time in accounting class! It was for a good cause! Ms. Cadell. thanks for listening to me! I enjoyed Yearbook this year. SHULTZ. KIMBERLY ANN St. Albert the Great Activities: Volleyball 1; Spanish Club 2,3; Lifesavers 3,4. Awards A Honors: Honor Roll. Ambition: To work in the medical field and be happily married and financially set for life. Message:To my close friends. Vicki. Karin. Nikki, Laura. Nicki. Carrie, and Karen You’ve made my years here at Althoff worth remembering I’ll miss you guys! Good luck in all you do And to my Scoltie who I will the most (miss). I hope you’ll be able to find your classes. Have fun! Good luck in all you do. I love you! I know I left out a lot of my friends that I made over the years, but it ' s only on paper, not in my heart. I did not mind wearing shirts with collars and I did not mind wearing socks and I did not even mind receiving a referral. I just wish that the dress code applies to everyone and not just a few. To all of us girls who were ever so lucky to own a fashionable polyester skirt, hang on to them You never know when they will come in style (hal) ACHS-I’m out of here! SILHAVY. JONATHON CHARLES S.S Peter and Paul Activities: Football 1.2,3,4; Wrestling 1.2.3.4; Track 1.2.3; Fall Play Spring Musical 1.2,3.4; Science Club 4; Drama Club 1.2,3.4; National Honor Society 4; German Club 1,2,3. Awards A Honors: Captain of Wrestling Team; Stage Manager of the Fall Play Spring Musical; President of German Club; Varsity letter in Football, Wrestling, and Track. Ambition: To become a pilot in the Air Force and later become an astronaut. Message: Thank you Shawn Hagen. John Boyne. Kcryn Bird, and all my friends for making my Senior year so memorable I’ll never forget you. Friends forever. Only the Good Die Young! “The End ’89! SINGH. CHRIS R , St. Alberts Activities: Choral group 1,2.3; Play 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3: Drama Club 1,2,3.4; Swing Choir 3.4; BB“ Manager 4. Awards A Honors “BB Manager; Kiwanis Club Award Ambition: To be mega rich some day and work in an Architecture or law firm. Message: To all the students still imprisioned at Althoff: High School is supposed to be fun. There are always going to be bad days but hopefully the fun days will outnumber the bad Just try to have fun. These four years do go by fast, you just don ' t think about them until the end of your Senior Year and then it’s to late to relive. Try to make the best of everything. You have to be stuck sharing four years with these people you may as well live it up To all the teachers: I loved being in your classes You made them fun Mr Mank. what can I say. use me as your subject because by the time this year is over, you will believe I am mentally ill. To Mrs. Edwards, you ' re great. Just remember to live it up in High School, all the parties and friends you’ll make Remember to keep smiling be¬ cause that’s the only way you’ll survive this looney bin. ST PIERRE. MARI JANE Queen of Peace Ambition: Successful and happy Message: I’ve really had a lot of fun in high school and I would like to thank all my friends for helping me have such a great time, especially the Sweeney Sisters. I would especially like to thank Corey for always being there for me. Senior year has really been great and this summer will be even better-Good luck to everyone. STEIN. NICHOLE MARIE Queen of Peace Activities: Chorus I; Speech team 1,3; Pom Pon 4; Physics Club 4. Awards A Honors: National Honor Society Ambition: To own my own business and have a husband and children as well. Message: To Carrie: Even though through the years we’ve drifted apart sometimes. I hope we still consider each other friends forever. Karin: College is going to be a blast! Michelle: Hey. hot babe! To all my Q.P friends and Kim and Vicki: Hey dudes Joy and Rapture’ Aaron: derby, derby, derby. I know, Jokes on Nicki Larry: Glad we can still be friends. I hope everything works out for you. Greg: what a pal you are! Thanks for worrying about me Mike: Have fun in the Marines. Just don’t become like them O K See ya big guy Love. Nicki STELL. JOSEPH ANTHONY Holy Rosary Activities Football 1.2,3,4; Hockey 1.2.3.4; Track 3.4; Mad Dog Club 4 Ambition: I don ' t want to make no money and live in a cardboard box on the landing. Message: To all my sims. I had a great senior year and to all the M D’s. P.B., A M., C.D., M.P., don’t mess with my head! STENGER. ROBERT A Queen of Peace Activities: football 1.2; German Club 1.2; Band 1,2,3,4. Spring Musical pit crew 2. Pep band 1.2,3,4. Ambition: My ambition is to be successful, make a ton of money and drive a Porsche Message: The most important thing to do in High school is have fun because the years go by fast and sooner than later you’ll have to say goodbye STERR. MICHAEL D. St. Henry Activities: Soccer 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1.2; NHS 4; Shrine 1.2,3,4; Franco’s 4; Don’s Hardware 4 Award A Honors: Rotary Club Scholarship; Belleville Area College tuition scholarship: Honor Roll 1,2,3.4 Ambition: to get through college and become a well known architect. Message: This year I learned a lot. I learned the teachers are here for your own good When you have a job you are always scheduled to work when something social is happening And when everything is going your way something happens toscrew it up. In the words of the Dead Milkmen “Life is (edited) but don’t worry about it and just go on living like the way you like to and the good times will come along. I would like to also mention my friends names. Dale D.. Rob S.. Mike J . Matt Z., Tony S.. Dustin W . Brian M .Tim M . David A . and Bill and the rest of the boys. STRATMANN. STACY LYNN St. James Activities Volleyball I; Basketball 1,2.3; Pom Pon 4; Latin Club 1.2.3.4 Ambition: I plan to become a child psychiatrist. Message To all my best friends Corey. Amy. Peggy. Mary Kay. Mari. Mary Jo. Emily. Leslie. Sue. Brenda. Kelly. Adrienne, and Cyndi I’ll miss you guys and I will never forget all our memories together, it ' s been great ' To Madalyn. Kelley. Amy. Denise. Collen. and Pam-you guys are great and I will always remember our great times together Good luck next year! STRICKLAND. LORI MICHELLE St. martin of Tours Activities NHS 4; Science Club 4; Drama Club 2: French Club 1,2,3. Awards A Honors: Honor Roll; Illinois State Scholar; Presidential Aca¬ demic Fitness Award: Who’s Who Among American High School Stu¬ dents Ambition I want to be a nurse that makes people feel special and I want to help others with their problems Message: Fran. I have to thank you for all the good times we ' ve had and for all those we’re gonna have. You’re the greatest Christie-wc’ve had some good times and I can ' t tell you often enough that we’ve got to party some more. Larry, thanks for being such a good friend You always make me laugh and make me feel special Ron. you arc the only person I know who has fun no matter where you are. Thank you for making me have fun Rob. thanks for always listening. You helped me more than you’ll ever know Motor. Carolyn, thanks for being my friends Thanks to all you guys who helped me live through four years at Althoff and not go crazy I’m glad I had a chance to make friends with so many people like Kathy and Kathy and Michelle You guys all made me feel valued and special and I owe ya thanks and don’t forget to keep in touch. Love you guys! Plain Face (Ha! Ha! Lar-Bcar) 207 SUAREZ. MICHELE LYNN Holy Rosary THOMAS. RENEE MARIE St. Joseph East St. Louis Activities: Senior class VP; Junior Rep; Chorus 1.2,4; AKA Debutante 4; Lifesavers 1,2,3,4; Track I; Pom Pon 3; Drama Club 1.2; Literary Club 3; Spring Musicals 1.2; French Club 1.2; Speech Team 1.2.3.4; Newspaper 4. Awards Honors: Honor Roll; Perfect Attendance; Most Aspiring Actress (1986); United States Academic Academy Merit Award; Scott Air Force Scholastic Achievement Award; Excellence in Speech; 1st Place in State Solo and Ensemble Contest; Outstanding Service to the Senior Class; Miss Congeniality in Alpha Kappa Alpha Debutante Ball Ambition: To be a success in my chosen career and be happy with my accomplishments as well as being happy with myself. And also have a burgundy Jaquar by the ages. Message: For me Althoff has been an experience. I may not have had as much fun here as my friends from other schools but I received a good education. I owe a lot to my parents and teachers. To my friends, I will miss you all. Remember the fun times we have had. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be with you all. Stephanie. I think it gets better. Alicia and Choysi: stay out of trouble. To a person that I have known over half my life. Boyce Cato Perry. I love you will all of my heart. Keep your head up and you will make it. Good luck at Eastern. To the rest of my classmates. “God be with you till we meet again. THURSTON. WILLIAM JOSEPH St. Philip Activities: Track 1.2,3,4. Ambition: To make a name for myself and to be the best I can, have fun. Message: In the four years I have been here I have learned a couple of things. I have made a couple of good friends and have had some fun. To all those who remain at this school, good luck and don’t take it to serious. Party all you can. TIMKO. ANDREW STEPHEN St. Mary Activities: Soccer I; Track 2,3; Latin Club 1.2,3,4; Science Club 4; CYO 1.2,3.4; TEC 3.4; Set Crew Fall Play 4; NHS 4 Awards Honors: High Honors seven semesters; Partial Academic scholarship to SLU; VP of St. MarysCYO; Illinois Stale Scholar; Who ' s Who of American High School Students. Ambition: To blow up a large building and become a U.S. Senator. Message: My last words at Althoff will be to a few choice people. John O’Brien, my last year of high school I saw a lot of you. Mrs. Tervccr. I hope you choke on my term paper. Mr. Dagcnais, whatever you may think, Satan is not all there is to religion, we are not on a one way ticket to hell, and I have your chalkholder. My final words are: D-Day shall have his vengeance upon those who have wronged him. TOGNARELLI, MICHAEL ANTHONY S.S. Peter and Paul Activities: Student Council President 4; Soph. Class Pres. 2; JETS 3; McKcndrec Challenge 1,2,3.4; Stage Crew 1.2,3,4. Awards Honors. High Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American H.S. Students 2,3.4; National Merit Scholar; Exchange Club Youth of the Year 4; Illinois State Scholar. Ambition: Happiness, complete and total happiness!! Message: There is a tide in the affairs of men which when taken at its flood leads on to fortune.’’ -William Shakespeare Julius Caescr Act IV Scene III VALLINA, CYNTHIA ANTOINETTE St. Stephen Activities. Softball I; NHS 4; Spanish Club 1.2; European Tan Spa 4. Awards Honors: Illinois State Scholar. Ambition: To get married, have three children. Abbey. Elizabeth, and Bryant, and be an accountant or housewife. Message: Goodbye Althoff! I am glad to mpve on and start a new life. Dan. I will really miss you. You can come up to U of I to visit me anytime. VERNIER. AMY ELIZABETH St. Mary Activities: Spanish Club 1; yearbook 3.4; Pom Pon 4; Newspaper 4; Lifesavers 2.3,4; NHS 4. Awards Honors: National Youth Salute 3; Illinois State Scholar 4; Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4. Message: To all my friends: I’ll never forget all of the great times we’ve had. You guys are the best friends anyone could ask for. Jo, thanks for trying to teach me how to drive. Peggy, maybe one day I’ll be good enough to master the “O’’. Stacy, this year has been the best! Thanks for always being so much fun. Kelly, what is your biff? To everyone else, I will miss everyone so much next year and I hope everyone has a blast at college. To all my junior friends, to bad you guys still have another year but try to have fun. I’ll miss you! Thanks again to everyone for every¬ thing. VONBOKEL. AMY PATRICIA Cathedral Activities: Gymnastics 1,2,3,4. Awards Honors: 1987 State Gymnastics Champion. Ambition: To be successful and happy in whatever I do. Message: My four years here have been great! I am really glad I chose Althoff. To all my friends: thanks for a great year! WAGNER, BECKY ANN Cathedral Activities: French Club I. Message: Thanks to all of my friends that made my four years at Althoff fun. WAHL. SHARON MARGARET St. Pauls (Iowa) now St. Teresa 208 Activities: Student Council Senior Class Secretary 4; Lifesavers 4; Chairman of Homecoming Parade 4; Chairman Blood Drive 4; Co- Chairman Prom Committee 4; Freshman retreat leader 4; Christmas Ball co-chairman 4; Showbiz Pizza Place 3,4. Awards Honors: Most Congenial 4; Award for outstanding work and service to the Senior Class 4. Ambition: Go to Quincy college, search for Mr. Right, find him and live happily ever after! Message: I wasn ' t looking forward to moving to Belleville and starting my Junior year at Althoff. 1 was afraid I wouldn ' t fit in since everyone has their “set friends” by junior year. To my surprise, most everyone was very friendly and made me feel welcome. Thanks to my best friends that I ' ve ever had. and probably will ever have-Susan. Mo. Debbie, and Sonar. I ' ll never forget you guys. Thanks for making my two years at Althoff fun and unforgettable! We have many memories that we’ll never forget. I sure have learned a lot! Leslie. I’m glad we became such great friends-thanks for everything! I’ll miss many teachers I have become friends with. Mrs. Jones-thank you for talking me into running for class office last year. It was a lot of work but it was well worth it! Good luck to everyone and have a great life. WARNECKE, JENNIFER LYNNE St. Mary Activities: Perfect Attendance 1,2.3,4. Awards Honors: 1st and 3rd place in Photography at BAC and McKcndrec. Ambition: To forever laugh at the Big Haired people of the world. Message: . There is a planet. I must acquire, before they can ban it. - Du Bose Heyward I shall meet you outside the railway station, you shall know me by the cut of my clothes and the smell of my cologne. -Sting “I can resist anything except temptation. -Oscar Wilde WEEKS. LISA LOUISE Reeds Spring Awards Honors: Solo cnsemblc got chorus 1.3.4; Swing Choir compe¬ tition in O ' Fallon 4. Ambition: In 15-20 years, I would like to own by own public relations firm. Message: I would like to tell everyone in the coming years that Althoff is great. I would like to thank my friends, the drama department, and the music department for showing me things about myself that I could never have discovered on my own. WHITE. DEBBY LYNN Our Lady of Assumption Activities: Drama Club 3,4; Spanish 2.3.4; Set Crew 2.3,4; Paint Crew 3,4; NHS 4; Photographer 4; Literary Club 2.3.4; Science Club 4; LIFT 3.4; The Gorbachev fan club 1,2,3,4. Awards Honors: James Milikin Scholarship; Art Scholarship; Who’s Who among American High School Students: Principal ' s Award; State Scholar. Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Ambition: To start the world’s first nuclear war. Message: Lecky! What’s up? John, Jon. and Shawn, stay away from those cherries. Mike (cl Presidentc). thanks for the flower, and Lisa, thanks for breaking it. Choocy. good luck in college ... don’t spill paint on anyone (and PLEASE don’t send me your term papers to proofread). Jack, stay as crazy as you arc. but never be a charred banana. Jo, its been everything but dull. Jellybean, let’s do lunch. P.S. Larry, read Chooey’s personal message P.P.S. Chooey, we were not lost, we were misplaced. WIER, JACK AARON Our Lady of Assumption Activities: Track 1; Wrestling 1.2.3.4; School Fall Play 3.4; Spring Musical 2,3,4; Spanish Club 3.4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Swing Choir 3.4; Jazz Band 3.4; Chorus 1.4; Band 1,2,3.4. Awards Honors: High Honors 1.2,3.4; NHS 4; Who ' s Who in Music (Band. Chorus); Presidential Academic Fitness; Varsity Wrestling Lct- terman 2,3,4. Ambition: To be a rock n’ roll star. Message: I want to thank everyone who made my high school years memorable; everyone from my teachers and friends to my wrestling coach Bill Hart and my music teachers Mrs. Bruengcr, Mrs. Ruttledge. and Mrs. Hose. Also to play directors Mrs. Dolo Anderson, and Mr. Larry Pry. thanks for the good times. WIGGINS. DUSTIN MITCHELL Queen of Peace Activities: Student Council-Senior Class Pres.; Latin Club 2,3,4; Science Club co-treasurer 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4; NHS 4; Baseball I; Soccer l; Golf 2,3,4; Boy Scouts l ,2,3,4; Senior Patrol Lead¬ er. Junior Asst. Scout Master; Order of Arrow 1.2,3.4; Ordeal. Brother¬ hood; Exploring 3.4-Post VP, Pres.; Explorer Officers Association-Trea¬ surer 4; BAC Quad Cinema 2,3; St. Clair Village lifeguard 3; Our Lady of the Snows Shrine 4; Oak Hill Lifeguard 4; Lawn Sculpter 1,2.3,4. Awards Honors: Army ROTC Scholarship; Air Force ROTC Schol¬ arship; Florida Institute of Technology Scholarship; Sons of American Revolution Lewis and Clark Chapter Scholarship; Sons of American Revolution State of Illinois Scholarship: High Honor Roll 8 semesters; Principals Award 2,4; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Eagle Scout Citizenship Program: Elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois for a Day; Outstanding High School Students of America. Ambition: Become an electrical engineer, get a masters degree in patent law. own my own engineering or law firm, marry the woman of my dreams (who I have yet to find) and have 1-10 kids and a large estate. Sail around the world for a year and live in the woods for a year like H.D.T.. nonconseculitively. Run for public office late in life. I don ' t care if I’m rich or famous but I do want to be happy and comfortable. Most importantly I want to own my own brewery ' cause free beer tastes best. Message: I have always been one to say exactly what I think so I must say I will miss a handful of people a little but to the rest of the stuck up future Yuppies I say good luck and good riddance. Its been real and its been fun but it hasn ' t been real fun! For anyone who’s looking for something profound. I have to say always do what you want to do and stick to what you believe in. Don ' t go along with the crowd unless you agree with them If you remain strong and stick to your principles you might just turn out O.K. someday. For those of you who do “you are the everything and for those of you who don’t “you aint nothin, man. Best wishes and listen to some Pink Floyd every once in a while. DMW ’89 WILHELM, BRENT AARON St. Teresa Activities: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball I; Track 2.3. Awards Honors: NHS 4; Football All-Area, All-Metro East, All-City 4; Presidential Academic Fitness Award 4; High Honors 1,2,3,4. Ambition: To be a successful businessman and do well at whatever career I take on. Message: Althoff has been one of the greatest experiences in my life and certainly one of the most interesting. Thanks to all of my teachers. MOST were great. Thanks especially to my favorite teachers such as Mrs. Edwards. Mr. Edwards. Sr. Leach. Mrs. Bucschcr, Mr. Cholet, Mr. Bassy and the rest who I may have forgotten. Some teachers I did not get along with so well. Fr. Voclker, 1 feel I left my religion class with too many unimportant questions. I don ' t think God and His ways were meant to be x-rayed. My coaches were great. Everyone of them, especial¬ ly Mr. Schott and Coach Abegg taught me things that will remain with me a lifetime. I will especially miss the greatest group of guys ever; Chad. Joe, Paul, Matt, Antoin, Mike, and Kevin. But most of all, I’ll miss you the most Jennifer (Stan). WINKELER. DAVID MICHAEL St. Mary Activities: Band 1.2.3.4; Fall Play 3.4; Spring Musical 3,4; Wrestling 3; Latin Club 4; CYO 1,2. Awards Honors: NHS Ambition: Aspiring young rock musician or radio disc jockey. Message: My personal message to Althoff is don ' t be afraid to dream and don’t be afraid to be yourself. It won’t be easy, especially here in high school, but you’ll find that you like yourself and you ' ll find that people (most of them) will have more respect for you. Good luck to all of you, I hope you find what you want in life and always remember Van Halcn rules!!! WUEST. MARIA LYNN Our Lady of Assumption Activities: German Club 1,2; Speech Team. Ambition: In the future I hope to be happy and have a wonderful family and friends. Message: Going to Althoff has been a wonderful experience for me. I met a lot of neat people and made a lot of good friends. WURTH. LEANN MARIE St. John Neumann Activities: Basketball I; Spring Musical 1; Yearbook 1; Guidance Work¬ er 2,3; National Honor Society 4. Awards Honors: Honor Roll 1.2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Presi¬ dential Fitness Award 4; Excellence in English 1. Ambition: To become a pharmacist and be happily married with two kids. Message: I have had some good times here at Althoff. It will be nice to look back on. Thanks to Michele M. and Sherri B. for all of the good times we had. YOW. DAVID RAY St. Martin of Tours Activities: Young Astonomcrs Club I; Spanish Club 2,3,4; LIFT 3.4; Drama Club 4; Play and Musical Crew 4; Student Council 4. Awards Honors: Honor Roll three times; Perfect Attendence two times. Ambition: To become an architect. Message: I have really enjoyed my time at Althoff and the friends I have made. I want to wish all the friends I have made good luck and those who will be seniors to enjoy their last year at Althoff. To everyone else, have a great time at Althoff. 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