Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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PLASMA AT THE FROLIC . . . Calmly Debbie Philips ’67 restrains Frank McGivern ’67, alias Plas- ma, from attacking the unsuspecting photographer. reshmen? AGED FRESH- MEN . . . Four years after the Freshman Frolic of ’60, John Dockery and Dick Neufeld are still hula-hoop- ing their way through school. CASTRO AND CONFEDERATE . . . Jerry Ryan and Tim Henrichs head the invasion of the cafeteria by ’67. f COOKING UP A STORM . . . Marge Walatka ’65 surely has the receipe for a successful freshman frolic.

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Recognize The F “TAKE ANOTHER, FIDEL,” offers his Cuban com rade, Tim Henrichs ’67, “donuts aren’t listed in our ration books.” “BUT WHY CAN’T she wear shoes?” asks John Campbell ’67 resignedly. MASTER OF CEREMONIES . . . Steve Huyette ’65 observes the antics of the freshmen as they enjoy their first and last social event of the year. Carefully Steve singles out a strange group which is hula-hoop- ing (see below)

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Phys Ed “All right you guys, you’ve got 5 minutes to get on your number,” warns Coach Dave Skemp, as a phys-ed class gets under way. This is one of the many changes in the boys’ physical education depart- ment. Other changes are: all gym equipment (tennis shoes and T-shirts) must be white; all students must be on their assigned numbers five min- utes after the bell rings or suffer de- tention; all students must pass physi- cal education before they graduate; and all freshmen and sophomores out for sports must still attend gym class. These changes were made to make physical education an organized course of study rather than a free play per- iod. On the schedule are soccer, tumb- ling. gymnastics, wrestling, volley ball, body building, basketball, badminton, track, and softball. Why have all these varied activities? Mr. Skemp says, “By presenting a di- versified program we hope to accom- plish these objectives: 1) development of organic systems, 2) development of neuromuscular skills, 3) development of interest in play and recreation, 4) development of standard or accepted ways of behavior.” The gym instructor expressed his at- titude toward the course by saying that physical education class is not “a time for free play, but rather a time for organized learning as in any other class.” The physical education depart- ment will do anything possible to help a student gain the full benefit of the course; but, as Mr. Skemp puts it, “as in any phase of life, self-achievement relies on individual effort.” Opinions of the new physical edu- cation system varies among the stu- Schedules dents who take it. This system is not new to the girls, but its popularity is summed up by Kathy Shaffert ’65, who says, “I don’t like being a num- ber, but it is much easier for the teachers to keep grades and take roll calls.” John Stokes ’64 likes the var- iety of sports offered by the new pro- gram, but added, “I hope we don’t go on any 50 mile hikes.” Baseball Nine Sparkle While most Assumption students were working or vacationing this sum- mer, some 20 AHS athletes sparkled on the baseball diamond for their second summer baseball campaign. At the season’s conclusion the totals showed that Mick Prochaska ’63, came on strong to lead the Knights in hit- ting with a 327 batting average. He was, in the estimation of many, the team’s most valuable player. Greg Anderson '66 and Pat Hall ’66 tied for second in the batting race with ave- rages of 273. The home run crown went to Phil Pash ’64. Darrell Warta ’64 led the “runs-batted-in” column with 11. 1963 was a year of ups and downs for the Knights who ended play with a record of 7 wins and 10 defeats. It was a season of some outstanding individual performances, including a no-hit game against Bettendorf by Phil Pash. Their victories include wins over state champion, St. Mary’s of Clinton, and a 17 to 10 defeat of the powerful Little Six champs — Muscatine. Varies Sportlite by Riley and Stokes “Why are those guys dribbling bas- ketballs around when they should be throwing baseballs?” This question was asked about sen- iors John Loihl, Mike Seider, Pat Maher, and Dan Albers. “We’ve been practicing on our own all summer,” says John. “By getting an early start we developed some teamwork and should be in good shape for the basketball season.” As Pat says, “practice makes per- fect.” • • The Knight Beacon’s first annual PEP Award goes to Pat O’Brien ’65. Bugle in hand, Pat can be seen lead- ing the AHS cheering section at every game. Keep those lungs in good shape, Pat. • • • Who are the unsung football heroes? Leonard Cervantes and Pat Stolmeier, that’s who! Leonard is varsity trainer and man- ager while, Pat is sophomore manager. “Being a varsity manager is a full- time job,” asserts Leonard. “I have to pass out all the equipment, tape up the players before a game, and make sure that everything is in order. I even had to take a summer training course.” Pat is an ex-football player. “I was injured, so I decided to help the team by being a manager,” he explained. Looking for a new club to join? If so, five senior football players have just organized a new one. The seniors are: John Dockery, Phil Pash, Darrell Warta, Pat Maher, and Rich Reisinger. The club is the local chapter of the CCC, Canes and Crooked Crutches. The only requirement for membership is a limp caused by football. For further informa- tion contact Dr. J. H. Sunderbruch. “Grendel,” the famous dragon in the Old English epic Beowulf, has been the subject of much discussion in Father Boyle’s English classes. It seems that a 20th century dragon has been prowling about the local high schools. Reports have it that this dra- gon is 210 feet tall, and weighs a hefty 6,102 pounds. He seems to make his home on the football fields of Assump- tion. Could this be Grendel’s grandson? No, just 36 firebreathing, varsity foot- ball players’ total weight and height. • FATHER-SON COMBINATION Doc Sunderbruch aids fullback Gary Lopez as Coach Sunderbruch looks on. 10