Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Bewildered Faculty Survives Mob The 9:05 am bell rang and 13 new faculty members joined the bewildered freshmen in the daily mob scene of Assumption’s change of classes. Among those who courageously risk their lives are Assumption’s first Franciscan nuns, Sr. Mary Petronelle and Sr. Mary Berthold. Sister Petron- elle, who holds a Master of English degree from DePaul University, Chi- cago, teaches first and second year Latin. Last year she taught at Holy Trinity high school, YVinsted, Minne- sota. Sister Berthold, instructor of sec- ond year algebra, lab geometry, and general science came from South Da- kota. New head of the home economics department is Sr. Mary Edwardian, BVM, who replaced Sr. Mary Loretta Cecile, now teaching at Father Bert- ram’s high school, Memphis, Tennessee. Last year Fr. Robert Walter, princi- pal of Assumption high school an- nounced that a book rental system was under consideration for the entering freshmen in the fall. “Our main rea- son for introducing such a program would be to save the students the cost of purchasing books,” noted Father Walter. “It will also be easier to change the text books, since the students would not be left with the useless books on their hands. This fall the book rental system went into effect as planned. In order to de- termine the success of this system with the students, various freshmen were Another new teacher, Sr. Mary Ann- etta, BVM. lost her voice the first day of school. However, she greeted her English class with this message writ- ten on the blackboard: “Welcome to senior English. If you survive, you’ll be lucky.” Sister replaced Fr. William F. Wiebler as the Knight Beacon mod- erator. Father is now an assistant pas- tor at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton, Iowa. Making a place for herself in E-2 is Sr. Mary Jean Monica, the new head of the social studies department. When asked what she thought of Assumption students. Sister replied, “Since I’ve met about 170 students, I haven’t had the chance to know any of them very well, but they all seem very friendly and courteous.” Sister has received both her BA and MA degrees in soci- ology. asked for their opinion of it. Here are some of their reactions. Jim Wahlig, freshman from Holy Family parish, says, “I really like the book rental system because it made obtaining the books a lot easier. When you went to class the teachers just handed them out,” he explained. Marcy Dockery, from St. Paul’s, fig- ures she saved at least ten dollars on books this year. Marcy likes the sys- tem because, “You don’t have to wor- ry about contacting people for your books.” Any drawbacks? Pat Wafer, also from Holy Family, says “No.” “I kind of would like to be able to write in my books though,” she added. Also teaching history this year is Mr. Dan Roushar. Mr. Roushar form- erly taught at Regina high school, Iowa City. He is replacing Mr. Wil- liam McAfoos as head basketball coach at Assumption. He will also serve as assistant football and track coach. A former Davenporter, Sr. Marilyn Therese, CHM, may be found exchang- ing notes with Sr. Marie Louise, CHM, as both teachers share a love for sci- ence, besides having taught at Mary- crest College. This year Sister Louise is teaching typing and shorthand while Sister Therese will be teaching biology to the sophomore boys. The years 1953, 1954, and 1960 mark the dates of graduation from St. Am- brose College for the reverends: Fr. William R. Schmidt, Fr. Paul J. Cole- man and Fr. Kevin Coughlin. Father Schmidt, a former assistant pastor at St. Boniface’s Church, Clinton, teaches American history and sociology, while Father Coleman teaches Latin and re- ligion. Father Coughlin holds a Mas- ters degree in religious education from the Catholic University of America and teaches boys’ senior English and reli- gion this year. Completing the list of new staff members are Mrs. Virginia Norton, and Mr. Peter Bellaver. Mrs. Norton, who formerly taught at West High and St. Ambrose, teaches boys’ junior Eng- lish. Mr. Bellaver teaches mathematics and physical education. As Assumption students learn the names of the new teachers, they re- member the faces they replaced. Other teachers absent from this year’s staff are Sr. Mary Leon, BVM, Sr. Mary Joanette, BVM, Fr. Arthur Perry, Fr. John Boyle, Fr. Gerald Kraus and Mrs. Ben Steckel. Book Rental Rates Nod Of Approval From Freshies 10

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KB Awards Class Prizes “An important activity and a really significant one in the form of soliciting advertisements for the school paper acts as a powerful means to continue the vitality of the school paper,’’ re- lated Midge Gimbel ’65, member of KB feature staff. Outstanding salesmen for this year included Kathleen Herd ’65 who sold ads for the paper amounting to $350. Kathy Morrissey ’65 accumulated $325, while Chris Wahlig ’65, KB picture editor, collected $200. Peg Parker ’65 gathered $200, in ad- dition to the $100 garnered by Noreen Kivlin, Barb Kruse, and Fran Schramp, all ’65. The dynamics behind the attack was business manager, Mary Hartkop ’65, who not only brought in $350 but also kept the core of salesmen consistently active. Mary will arrange the layouts for the ads, and will also handle the mail- ing list for the KB. Portfolio covers for the Knight Bea- con this year will be different. Protect- ed by plastic jackets, each cover will be identified by the owner’s name printed in the lower right hand side. In a contest to encourage quick sales of the covers, six AHS homerooms achieved their quota in subscribing for covers. Sr. Mary Leoda, BVM — sen- ior girls in E-5 earned the highest per- centage in sales. Sr. Mary St. Gilberta, BVM — senior girls in E-7 was second highest. Sr. Mary Carola, BVM — jun- ior girls in E-l were third highest. Sr. Mary Jean Monica, BVM — senior girls in E-2, Sr. Mary Ambrosina, BVM — senior girls in E-4, and Father Marvin Eldred — sophomore boys in B-3 all tied for fourth place. All six winning homerooms enjoyed a party on the staff. Bishop Offers Mass “Always keep this question in your minds: 'What does God want me to do for Him?’ ” This was the task assigned the As- sumption high school student body by Bishop Ralph L. Hayes as he concluded a short address following the Mass of- ficially opening the 1964-65 school year on September 1. This year, the Mass was cele- brated in the gymnasuim, since the seating capacity of the auditorium was not sufficient to accommodate the en- tire student body. Bishop Hayes traditionally opens ev- ery new academic year with the cele- bration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit. “THE NEXT GUY . . . that says anything about my dress gets flattened,” threatens Bud Fried- holdt 67. Bud directed the games that entertained the freshmen dur- ing their only social event of the year. Freshmen Figure Big In Activities Frosh Frolic When the social event of the year rolled around in mid-September, many upperclassmen may not have noticed. It was the annual Freshman Frolic sponsored by the Sophomore student council members in the AHS cafeteria. A hootenanny in which several freshman and sophomore groups sang folksongs for a sing-along highlighted the event. A beach party was the scene for the festivities with the girls dressed in shifts, sandals, and sunglasses while the boys were clad in Bermuda shorts, wild shirts, and beach hats. Some of the contests held were rac- es involving putting on and taking off sweatshirts and balloon popping. Char- ades were among the other games played. Pop and doughnuts refreshed the Frosh afterwards. Frosh Parents’ Night The suggestion of ten minute classes would most likely meet with favorable response from Assumption students. Freshmen parents recently had the op- portunity of following their son’s or daughter’s daily schedule during Freshman Parents’ Night. Each teacher during the ten minute classes tried to explain the goals and make the parents aware of some of the aims of the courses. “I wanted to get the parents’ co-oper- ation in meeting some of the difficul- ties the students may encounter, espec- ially in modern math,” related Sr. Mary Joseline, BVM. “Parents seemed very appreciative and interseted in wrhat we are doing although they were a little worn out by the routine,” she commented. Bibles Blessed “It is very important that you know the word of God,” stated Fr. William Stratman, AHS spiritual director, Mon- day, Spetember 14, to the Freshman girls in the auditorium. He was bless- ing the bibles which they would use for religion the next four years. In a bible ceremony, which was com- mon in the early centuries of the Church, the girls sang Psalm 135 and also the Trinity Hymn with a homily by father. Sr. Mary Gabriella, BVM, noted, ‘The bible ceremony coincided with the op- ening of the third session of the Vati- can Council. It is also very significant that the ceremony was in English.” 9

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Miller Returns From Normal “YOU MISSED ... a spot,’’ comments Greg Miller '65 to fellow classmates during a play presented at the summer workshop he attended. Alumnus' Human Interest- Work In South East Asia A dip in the pool sandwiched in between morning classes and afternoon activities gave Greg Miller ’65 an un- usual taste of college life. After send- ing an application and numerous rec- ommendations, Greg was enrolled in a four-week dramatics course at the State University of Illinois in Normal. With only twelve in his class, Greg had a “pure riot.” “In the morning we attended classes on oral interpretation, improvement of the speaking voice, and the styles of acting,” Greg explained. “Then in the afternoon my group had play practice, which also included making our own scenery and arranging our own light- ing.” After supper everyone found time for a little dancing in the lounge which connects the boys’ and girls’ dormatories. A few hands of poker ended their recreation about 1:00 am, when someone would always remem- ber the homework that was due for the next day’s class. A month of do- ing his own laundry and ironing gave Greg a well-rounded curriculum. “Working on a play seemed to be most profitable, since the theories we studied in the morning classes could be put into practice. Our play, “Good- bye My Fancy,” was a comedy which starred Shirley Booth on Broadway,” Greg related. Much practice time was also devot- ed to staging and lighting, and Greg had a headstart along this line due to his experience working backstage at Assumption. Greg, recalling all the fun he had in the course, remarked, “Not just anyone could get accepted for this course, you know.” Jerry Bald ’65, taking him down a peg, returned, “Aw, you just look like Ringo.” “Once upon a time (really five months)’’ Dave Votroubek ’64, sat read- ing a newspaper, a periodical issued by the Peace Corps. Soon after this Dave applied for work in the Peace Corps and success- fully passed a battery of tests con- taining everything from mathematics to capability at languages. “I wanted to work in Asia as a mu- sic instructor, teaching the young peo- ple the fundamentals of playing string instruments and group singing. I hoped to give them an outlet for their ten- sions,” Dave remarked. Dave has been accepted, but as yet has received no assignment. He believes a possible rea- son for his delayed position is the cur- rent difficulties in South Viet Nam and Laos. College is also definitely in Dave’s future. With the guidance of a testing program, offered by area companies, the aspiring PC volunteer plans on en- tering Coe College in Cedar Rapids, as a liberal arts student. If he is contacted by the Peace Corps, Dave explained he would postpone his college plans for later on. AHS Graduate Is Academic Ambassador In Rome A trip to Italy, a dinner with the Mayor of Rome, and an audience with the Pope are just a few of the things Sue Welch was unaware of that the future held for her as she graduated with her class of ’62 from Assumption high school. Sue attended St. Louis University and is currently studying at Loyola University’s Rome Center for Liberal Arts. She is one of the 220 students from schools throughout the United States, studying in the largest under- graduate program of this kind. Sue, who qualified for this course by making the Dean’s honor roll — the top 10% of her class — left by jet from O’Hare Field, Chicago, with 123 fellow students on September 2. After a change of planes in Switzer- land, they arrived in Rome and spent a busy week becoming acquainted with the Italian people. The mayor of Rome, who personal- ly entertained the students at his home, particularly tried to emphasize that the students were welcome as guests, not just tourists of Italy,” Sue remark- ed in a letter to her mother. Sue and her classmates also had the privilege of a semi-private audience with Pope Paul VI at his summer home. Although Sue has a busy curriculum which includes two hours of Italian each day, she will be viewing the many historic and artistic sights of Rome, while she earns a full year of college credit. II