Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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CARHOP JILL SCHROEDER 64 doesn't put the smile on the bill as she smothers Denny Flaherty’s hamburger with friendliness—but it still adds up to her tuition. Work Now EPISCOPAL BLESSING . . . Bishop Ralph L. Hayes at the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Sept. 5, blesses the new principal. These students earned their tuition by diverse means this summer so they could attend Assumption during the “year of the Ecumenical Council ’ Fr. R. F. Walter, principal

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Summarizes Views Columnist No two (councils) have been alike; and yet when we have seen them all, I think we will have a good idea of what the 21st will be like, the procedures it will follow and what may be expected from it. This statement was made by Msgr. J. D. Conway, new pastor of St. Mary’s parish, Davenport, in his latest book, Times of Decisions. This book surveys the history of the 20 Ecumenical Coun- cils and expresses great expectations for the 21st. (‘Available for $5.95 at the Catholic Supply Center in downtown Davenport.) After reading his book this summer, two juniors — Mike Townsend and John Genzel — arranged an interview with him concerning the forthcoming Vati- can Council. The following are high- points of this interview: Mike: Monsignor, how does the pur- pose of calling this council compare with the purposes of the others? All the other councils had been called to condemn a heresy or to define a doc- trine. There is no crisis to remedy at the present; this council is being called to improve the current situation by mod- ernizing the Church. John: What do you think should be discussed and what would you like to see accomplished? I would like to see these things brought about: a definition of the position of the bishop and a decentralization of the cer- tain functions by bringing them down to the diocesan level; modern language in- serted in parts of the liturgy; a commis- sion established for a complete revision of Canon Law; clarification of the posi- tion and opportunities of the layman; married men given the minor orders up to diaconate; and some clarification or statement of steps we may take toward unity. Mike: Do you think any cooperative steps will be taken toward unification? During this council the Church will try to modernize itself and become more appealing to other churches. In this way it will promote unity. Mike: Monsignor, do you think there will ever be total unification? From a human point of view, there will never be unity, because the ill will of men causes disunion. Divinely speak- ing, however, there will be unity, be- cause it is God’s will that all men event- ually be united. John: Some of the previous councils have lasted a few weeks, others many years. Do you have any opinion as to how long this one will last? There may be several sessions, but they should be completed within a year. Mike: How do you feel the Second Vatican Council will compare in impor- tance and accomplishments with the others? Immediately after the calling of the council, an optimistic atmosphere pre- vailed. Great things were expected and prepared for. After a period of time, however, a pessimistic attitude damp- ened this enthusiasm. At the present, viewpoints have reverted to an encour- aging outlook again. We now expect much to be accomplished by this coun- cil. Monsignor added that when he was in Rome last April, he could see many physical preparations already being made. In fact, the nave of St. Peter’s Basilica has now been transformed into the Council Chambers. On Council As a final thought, Msgr. Conway re- marked that all the modern advances since the last council (radio, TV, im- proved transportation methods, electrici- ty and modern press coverage) will bring students closer to this Ecclesiasti- cal gathering and will help to make the Second Vatican Council one of the great- est in the history of the Catholic Church. Puzzle Teachers Smuggle? “Are AHS teachers smuggling things into the school behind my back?’’ This was the thought of Fr. Robert J. Walter, principal, when 500 Sun- day bulletins were delivered to the school and no teacher would own up to the fact that he or she had ordered them. Later he discovered that the bul- letins were ordered, not for a class, but for the new parish, Our Lady of Victory. Temporary quarters for par- ticipating in Mass have been set up in the Assumption auditorium until a church is built. Some of the students in the new parish marked with red knees from the auditorium floor are: Colleen and John Dunn; Jo Anne and Chuck Luth- er; Jill and Jack Schroeder; and Judy and Stephanie Braden. Fr. Kenneth C. Martin, formerly of St. Mary Magdalene Church, Bloom- field, is the new pastor. Fr. Robert F. Couch, former assistant at St. Pat- rick’s parish, Burlington, and former temporary assistant at Holy Family, Davenport, assists him. The church will be located on the east side of Division Street and 500 ft. north of Kimberly on a 10-acre site donated by Martin J. Gadient. Job Statistics Number of senior girls 84 Number contacted 75 Number working NOW 43 Number not working NOW 32 Balance 9 Number of senior boys 116 Number contacted 97 Number working NOW 37 Number not working NOW 60 Balance 19 GIRLS WORKING NOW Pay own tuition 17 Saving for college only 5 Saving for ejtras 10 Indefinite 11 BOYS WORKING NOW Pay own tuition 22 Saving for college only 3 Sabing for extras 7 Indefinite 5 NEW PASTOR . . . Msgr. J. D. Conway greets parishioners Gloria Borowicz and Mike Murphy both ’63, before a KB interview on his book. Times of Decision. 7

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Study Later CHECKOUT CLERK . . . Janet Benson ’63 grinds at a cash register as she collects her tuition. TUITION PAID . . . Jerry Schutte g ’63 and Barb DeZorzi ’65 apply their knowledge on the recent ▼ ITED tests at AHS. TRACTOR JOCKEY Jack Hogan '63 scoops up well- aimed golf balls at Laake’s Driving Range and earns his tuition thereby. “ALL RIGHT, CINDERELLA” . . . how does this one feel?” asks Jim Howes '63, ending a wearisome day and 500 pairs of shoes for his tu- ition.