Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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For Tuition Scholars Dig; Scrub; Sub NEW MANN-AGE- MENT . . . Fr. C. Mann, new assistant principal, gives “two cents worth” to contented students. For statistics on sen. ior employment, see page 7. Hospital orderly, dishwasher - cook, candy striper, cashier, and grave dig- ger . . . are some of the jobs AHS stu- dents had this summer. Some were just summer jobs; others will be held throughout the school year. On the fifth floor of Mercy Hospital, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, this summer you could have found Gene Jerome ’63 dressed in the white uniform of the hospital or- derly. Fifth is surgical floor where Gene usually worked. He liked the job very much because later he hopes to become a doctor. He also said that a chance to meet and help people gave him a feeling of satisfaction. According to Gene the job is unique inasmuch as he sees things that the average high school student doesn’t. The pay is good too. Shuttles Patients He began his day by shuttling pa- tients to surgery. After the operations he cleaned the instruments and acted as a circulating nurse, that is, getting things that the doctors might need. In another part of Mercy Hospital Bill Neth ’63 was scrubbing pots and pans, acting as porter and even part- time chef. Bill has worked in the kitch- en — which he prefers to call the diet- ary department — for more than 18 months. He likes the job very much because it is well supervised, he works with “a nice bunch of kids” and it doesn’t interfere with school activities. You can usually find him on the 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm cleanup shift where, he says, he doesn’t know what he will be doing. One day he will run the dish- washing machine, but the next day he may help cook. The work is not just all routine. One night the pipe that supplies wa- ter to the dishwashing machine broke and flooded the kitchen with over 2,000 gallons of water. Another time the power went off and in the light of a few candles the staff pushed the dishes through the dishwasher by hand and, because the elevators didn’t work, car- ried trays up the long stairs to the pa- tients. Bill feels that the job will help him in his later life in science because he follows a partial routine and is used to giving and taking orders. Candy Striper Across town at Davenport Osteo- pathic Barb Carlin ’63 volunteers her services in another phase of hospital w'ork. She is one of the candy-stripers who give their own time to help others. Barb likes her work and proves it w'hen she says, “I believe that everyone gets a certain feeling of accomplishment when he or she helps someone, even the least way.” She also says she meets many new friends as well as people she has helped before. This summer Barb received her cap. which is a symbol of 50 hours service. Now she is work- ing on her first stripe to put on it. Each stripe will also signify 50 hours work. Her job consists of passing fresh iced- water to the patients, distributing din- ner trays and collecting them, feeding babies, and other odd jobs. Barb, who plans to be a nurse, says, ‘‘There is more to nursing than walking hospital halls in a starched uniform and cap; I am sure the experience will help me.” Cashier At the Schlegel Rexall Drug store, 29th and Brady streets, every other night, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm you can find Janet Benson ’63 working as a cashier. “I like my job and the people I work with,” says Janet, ‘‘and it gives me an opportunity to meet lots of people.” While working she rings up sales, writes out charges , helps customers find merchandise and check out items purchased. The latter is usually fairly easy but one time, when the power was off due to an electrical storm, she had to turn a hand key to run the cash register. She likes the job, and would not change. What kind of work is done at a cemetery? Gary Ales 64, who for the past summer has worked for Daven- port Memorial Park, knows from ex- perience. His job from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm usually amounted to cutting grass, fill- ing graves, and doing numerous odd jobs. He liked the work mainly be- cause, as he said, “I get to work out- side.” In the morning he helped set up for the day’s funerals. The grave dug, the tent had to be set up and flowers ar- ranged. After the funerals the casket had to be lowered into the grave, the vault sealed in place and the grave filled. Then the tent was taken down and the flowers placed over the grave. Although he liked the job, Gary said he would rather do construction work. Girls Scout! “Playing We’re from Iowa on shep- herds’-pipes, 16 area girls represented River Bend Council in the Internation- al Girl Scout Roundup at Button Bay, Vt., July 18-30. The Roundup was attended by 8,500 girls from the United States and abroad. They were chosen by their home councils in September, 1961, and spent nearly a year in practice camp- outs and preparing demonstrations. Participating in the Roundup were Assumption seniors Pat Hammond, Sharon and Larelle Hughes, and Mary Ann Pauly, and junior Sharon Lueders. Attending the alternate event, a “Lit- tle Roundup” in Canada, were sophs Kathy McGrath and Diane Schaff. A highlight of the Roundup was the Girl Scout Birthday celebration on July 24, when the mother of the Trapp Family Singers spoke to the girls. “She was really terrific,” commented Larelle, “the best speaker we had.” The impressive ceremony at the Ave- nue of Flags thrilled all the girls. Mary Ann especially remembers the day she raised the Iowa flag. Pat was awed at the arena events, attended by 10,000 people. 6

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Seniors 'Tilt-em Totem' At Assumption “Why are they being so good to us?” students, especially seniors, are asking. What’s behind the new feeling of cooperation between faculty and students? The most powerful force is Assumption’s new ad- ministration composed of Fr. Robert Walter, principal, and vice principals Sr. Mary Ann Esther, BVM, and Fr. Charles Mann. Seniors this year will be big wheels both on cam- pus, as the elder statesmen of the school, and off campus, since they alone have the privilege of leaving school if they have eighth period study hall. Father Walter explains, “We think that seniors should have some privileges,” but warns seniors against abuse, in- dicating privileges can be withdrawn. The gym shoes you see the majority of students wearing are not the sign of a rebellious student body breaking Guidepost law, but rather an indication of the administration’s consideration. And perhaps the most dramatic example of the new feeling at AHS was exhibited at the opening Mass last Wednesday, when seniors, using the new Student Council Mass books, led the student body in congregational sing- ing. What better way to ally the high and mighty seniors and their even higher administrators? But why all this cooperation among students and faculty? The administration’s purpose is best illustrat- ed by Father Walter. “We hope to increase and build up one spirit of unity,” the heights of which students at Assumption have not enjoyed since the 1961 state basketball tournament. However, a school must be united in all forms of school life: spiritual, academic, and social, as well as athletic. Sr. Mary Ann Esther expects that the idea of a unified school will make for “easier discipline and smoother running of the school.” This is one reason why the dreaded demerit system has been temporarily dropped from the girls’ division. But the girls won’t get away with murder, since Father Walter emphasized that any faculty member has authority over any stu- dent in any division. With all these new rules and privileges — partic- ularly for the seniors — this year’s class could serve as a high school ecumenical council, revolutionizing Assumption’s spirit. Who knows? If we cooperate this year, Assumption students may still be wearing gym shoes in 2062!! djj Consequences Thugs Mug Knight At Night “DAVENPORTER ATTACKED BY UNKNOWN BOY,” headlined a Morning Democrat article. “Joe Nahra . . . told police he was beaten early Thursday by an unidentified youth who approached him as he was walking on West Central Park Avenue. This incident nearly put Joe Nahra ’63 out of As- sumption. When other students heard about it, they remarked, “Why would anyone want to do that?” The youths in the above incident had a car and wanted some fun. But such juvenile antics — although sup- posedly humorous — should be termed “stealing, drunken driving, and assault and battery.” Following the “chicken code” is preferred over choosing what is right. Teenagers can follow, but they can also lead in good as well as in evil. Al- though conforming isn’t always wrong, it’s usually the easiest choice. The teenagers who accosted Joe were in a car by themselves. Would they have been involved if they were not together? Would they have done it if they had considered the consequences? Driving a machine weighing 2000 pounds and worth several thousand dollars down Third Street at 70 mph isn’t the action of a person accepting adult responsi- bility. Hitting an unsuspecting and innocent boy isn’t either. Most high schoolers and teenagers don’t realize that when this so-called fun involves them with the police, they affect themselves, their parents, schooling and most often their future. For example, if a youth was convicted of a felony in which he acted before he thought, he would be unable to become a lawyer and would have difficulty entering the Armed Forces or a professional field. On the recommendation of leniency by Joe’s father, the judge postponed sentence for 30 days. The boy who hit Joe and the youth who drove the car face these alternatives: the judge might possibly sentence them to the juvenile reform school in Eldora, or put them on parole. Although Joe was hit in the face only once, he suffered a partially severed nerve, a chipped tooth, and a possible cracked face bone. There are doctor and dentist bills, and an x-ray fee. These bills must be met too. 5

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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