Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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AHS Band Sees Bishop Off with Bang At noon on Sept. 22, a prominent person from Davenport boarded a ship called the Leonardo Da Vinci in New York City and is this minute on his way to aid in making history. The important traveler is Bishop Ralph L. Hayes. He left Davenport by train Sunday. Sept. 16, for Pittsburgh where he made a short visit and then traveled on to New York to prepare to sail for Rome. When asked who would accompany him to Rome, he laughingly replied, “I will be in the best of company. I’m going alone.” Once aboard the ship he will be with other bishops from all parts of the country. In Rome he will stay in the Grand Hotel, which is very near St. Peter’s Basilica, for the dur- ation of the council. Opening Mass As the Bishop remarked at the open- ing Mass of the school year, ‘‘This will be a marvelous spectacle of church un- ity.” Prelates will be attending from all corners of the world. With all the nations of the world represented, the language barrier could be a problem. Bishop Hayes considers that this has been overcome since ‘‘speeches will be translated into five languages so that those attending may listen either in La- tin or in one of the other languages. I’m not certain that earphones, such as those used in the U.N., will be avail- able.” How does this council affect stu- dents? As this will probably be the only ecumenical council in their life- time, it will be an excellent opportunity to witness the Church making history. Pope John said, ‘There will be no new doctrines or sensational formulas pro- In Caf Juniors Gambol “Down Memory Lane” is the theme of the Junior Dance, which will be held Wednesday. Sept. 26, from 8 to 11 pm in the AHS cafeteria. Last year as sophomores, the class of '64 spon- sored “Moon River,” the final dance of the year. A meeting of the class officers, held Sept. 12, determined the following committees and committee heads under the leadership of co-chairmen Ann Hart and Dave Votroubek: Decorations — Mary Motto and Barb Egger; Ad- mission — Pat Dray; Refreshments — Mike Morrison; Publicity and Lights — Pat Thompson; Finance — Mike Townsend and Reynel Dohse; and Chaperones — Kathy Barrett. Admission to the dance will be 50c Proceeds will be placed in the treas- ury of the class of '64 for future use on class projects, such as the Christmas Formal. duced.” Many of the decisions reached, however, will directly affect them and will influence their daily lives. Council Agenda Some of the topics on the agenda set up by the Central Preparatory Committee, which has been preparing this calendar for years, include: re- forms in Canon Law; revision of the in- dex of forbidden books; more explicit laws on the rights and duties of lay- men; better presentation of means by which laymen can become “leaven throughout society;” and greater free- dom regarding the liturgy and the ver- nacular. What can students do to help? At the opening Mass Bishop Hayes outlined Five out of 202 last year’s graduates have answered calls to a religious vo- cation. These statistics w’ill challenge Sr. Mary John, OSF, Peoria, 111., in Oc- tober as she addresses the girls’ division on the subject of religious vocations. Fr. John Morton, CSSR, director of vocations for Redemptorists, will speak to the boys’ division Oct. 5. Jeanette Schonhoff was the first of three girls from the class of '62 to enter religious life this year. She be- came a postulant in the Order of Saint Francis at Milwaukee, Wis., July 31. four things they should especially do- First, read and be informed of what is taking place. There are numerous pamphlets published on the council, plus stories in secular as well as relig- ious newspapers and magazines. An especially good source for Assumption students is The Catholic Messenger. Second, study about the council and take part in class discussions so that they can explain it to other people. Third, pray for the success of the coun- cil and the guidance of those attend- ing. Lastly, pray for their Bishop. “There is one thing I want you all to remember,” he stressed, “this is not a vacation. We will be there to work, and work very, very hard.” Barb Bergthold entered the same com- munity Sept. 1. The third girl, Jane Molyneaux, finished a three day re- treat before undertaking a college ed- ucation for the teaching life of a BVM. Jane entered the convent at Mount Carmel in Dubuque Sept. 1. Two ’62 grads — Pat Friemel and Pat Foley — will be joined by Tom Buechle '60 and Dick Willers ’58 (St. Ambrose Academy) at St. Ambrose Seminary this fall. Mike Rochow, also ’59, will study at Glen Ellen, 111., to become a Maryknoll missionary. THE YEAR Q(UjUT Us7lLc xJ Home comi G-AME £ DAVCe OCT. 2. - 13 riRST QUARTER EXAMS OCT. 2 5 Statistics Challenge Speaker 3

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Council Don Prevents Frosh Revolt FRESH START . . . SGA President Don Chenoweth ’63 di- rects officers Barb Lewis ’63, Mary Motto and Pat Thompson, juniors, as they compile this year’s football programs. Aud Lobby Gets Face Lifted Although freshmen aren’t ready to revolt, it is true that they will have no representatives until Nov. 8, fresh- man election day. However, Don Chen- oweth ’63, Student Council president, points out that “this interlude before their elections gives freshmen a chance to evaluate themselves and their class- mates in regard to their capabilities as class officers.” To give freshmen a clearer concept of just what Assumption’s Student Council is, Don also formulated this statement from information he gath- ered at the Iowa Association of Stu- dent Councils Summer Workshop last July in Cedar Falls: “The Student Council ts essen- tially an organization of students elected by students to serve as their respresentatives in matters of concern to the entire school. It is a means of student-faculty co-op- eration and understanding. The Student Council is a positive force of a working democracy and ex- ample of good citizenship. This year’s officers feel that Student Council is basically student par- ticipation. We are trying to think of our organization as a team — the more players we get working, the better our team will be. All our aims and objectives will at- tempt to fit the needs of the stu- dent body in accord and co-opera- tion with the responsibilities in- vested in us by the administra- tion.” In a talk given at this year’s first Student Council meeting, Fr. R. Wal- ter also added that the faculty can use the Council “to communicate to the rest of the sutdent body,” indicat- ing that the representation works both ways. Under the leadership of their new faculty advisors, Sr. M. Helen Regine, BVM, and Fr. Carlos Leveling, the of- ficers have outlined a vigorous fall program, the most important item of which is a revision of the SGA Con- stitution. Besides updating the docu- ment, the proposal includes the addi- tion of a new standing committee — faculty invitations — to improve fac- ulty-student relations. The Freshman Frolic is also being planned earlier this year. All class ard school elections are handled by the Council as well as Homecoming, Christmas Formal and almost all other dances. The members also compile the helpful Connections booklet, the school telephone directory. The auditorium lobby will get its face lifted. This “beauty treatment” is the gift of the class of '62; this year’s seniors even now are considering what their donation to the school will be. Girls Speak French “Parlez-vous-francaise” is a new sound whispered in the girls’ division, now that French is offered to juniors. Assumption’s first French teacher, Sr. Mary St. Gilberta, BVM, arrived this summer from Seattle, Wash. Be- sides French, she teaches senior reli- gion, Spanish I, and English III. Four other Sisters of Charity joined the teaching staff: Sr. Mary Ambro- sina, Sr. Mary Carola, Sr. Mary Jeanne, and Sr. Mary Ritella, BVM. Sr. Mary Carola, BVM, is the new chorus instructor for both varsity and freshman choruses. Fr. L. Mulligan, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s parish, is teaching Latin again this year. He taught this same course last year when Father Mann was ill, but now is one of the staff. Fr. Raymond Schwank, one of five new members of the boys’ division, is teaching senior religion and freshman Latin. New laymen are: Mr. Clint Weste- meyer, Mr. Dave Skemp, and Mr. Gary Simoens. The beautifying of the lobby will in- clude a large wall mural and tiled floor. In the center of the mural will be masks of comedy and tragedy, as well as a lyre to symbolize drama and music. On each side will be a cross and scroll, plus the Greek letters alpha and omega, repre- senting religion and education. Colors of the design will be regal blue, cherry-red, lemon yellow, black, berry brown and parchment. 20,000 pieces of tile weighing 1,500 lbs. will be used in the construction by the Tavegia Tile Co. The floor colors will be driftwood, reef brown, cocoa brown and wine. Grads Come Home Alumni will come home for Home- coming activities Oct. 12-13. The foot- ball game will be played Friday night against Davenport West and the dance will be the following night in the cafe- teria. Student Council members appointed as committee heads include: Pat Ham- mond on Homecoming buttons, John Burke and Jeff Gadient on the pep assembly, and Angie More and Tom Cusack on half time activities. Float committees are being handled by Sal- ly Cogan and Jack Hogan for the sen- ior floats, and Barb Egger and Pat Dray for the junior float. Hal Wiese and his orchestra will provide the music for dancing. 2

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KNIGHT BEACON At Henom in the Night' The Knight Beacon is published eight times a year by students of Assumption high school. The yearly subscription rate is |1J0 I. Since the Knight Beacon is a student publication all material will be student written. II. The successful portfolio format will continue this year to serve the students as both a yearbook and a high school paper, using informative feat- ures and picture coverage. III. The staff will cover all facets of school life as well as broaden their scope to include the Cath- olic student’s role in the world today. IV. The editorials will develop a fair and complete view of school issues, stressing the new spirit of unity. V. Editors will welcome material submitted by non staff members, with publication subject to edi- torial approval. VI. Acting as a “beacon in the night” the Knight Beacon will spotlight school spirit in the knowl- edge that the student body will cooperate in all fields of school endeavor: academic, spiritual, social, and athletic. VII. The staff will engage in a competition with the staff of Pius XI Journal, Milwaukee, Wis., to publicize the Ecumenical Council. by Mike Townsend Let’s take a Roman vacation! Why not? All of us can be in Rome by October 11. Don’t pack a suitcase or make any reservations, for, unfortunately, we won’t be going in a true physical sense, but we will be present through our Bishop at the Second Vatican Council. However far we might feel from the colosseums, villas and pizzas, we should take an active part in this upcoming council. In fact, we are the council in that we are members of the Church and, as mem- bers, will be affected by it. But what can we do as students? Our Bishop asks that we stay informed hy keeping track of radio, TV and press coverage and that we pray often for the success of the council. These suggestions can be our “passports” to true participation in the upcoming council in Rome. A rivederci! Council Summons Assumption to Rome Get an invite? To the Ecumenical Council that is. No? Well, since Bishop Hayes will act as our repre- sentative, you needn’t feel that your Church has slighted you. Moreover, in his talk to us Sept. 5, he outlined something very definite the student body can do to make this the year of the Ecumenical Council. (See news story for details.) Taking steps to comply with His Excellency’s sug- gestions, the Knight Beacon has challenged the Pius XI Journal of Milwaukee, Wis., to a trial based on how well each has presented the theme of the Ecu- menical Council throughout this year. Since it is a mirror, the Knight Beacon will reflect the efforts you and your fellow students put forth. Consequently the pressroom is open for suggestions and ideas that you students might have concerning your involvement in the Ecumenical Council. Although the administration has planned no spe- cial assemblies other than the trial, our principal, Father Walter, has expressed “hope and trust that it (the Council) will be discussed in religion and history classes.” To help in these class discussions and give the students background, the Knight Beacon will carry various informative articles — such as the Msgr. Con- way interview in this issue — with the hope that stu- dents will strike out on their own to learn more about the council. Another valuable source of information for the stu- dent is our Catholic Messenger. The outlines of topics considered by the Central Preparatory Committee of the council that have appeared in recent issues con- firm what Bishop Hayes meant when he said that the Messenger was “in the forefront” with articles con- cerning the Council. Since there will undoubtedly be religion book re- ports again this year, students might read books con- cerning past or present councils on which they could report to the class. If teachers will submit such re- ports to us, we will consider their publication. Even if our Bishop had never mentioned the Coun- cil, we as Catholics should show interest in its pro- ceedings, for the decisions handed down will affect us all as lay Catholics. Just as the Council of Trent (1545-1563) provided the Catholics of its day with a practical tool to deal with current evils, the present council will attempt to better define the role of the layman and his standing in the Church. While one of the main accomplishments of the Council of Trent was the establishment of the seminary system, per- haps this council will authorize parts of our opening day Mass to be recited in English or for the Confirma- tion age to be lowered. Whatever the decisions will be, we can assure our- selves that through them the Church is striving to solve the problems posed by our ever-changing world. And though we have not individually been invited to the proceedings, our Bishop has invited us to make this “the year of the Ecumenical Council.” PD 4