Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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KNIGHT BEACON Vol. VII, No. 2 Assumption High School. Davenport, Iowa November 1964 REIGNING ROYALTY . . . 1964 Homecoming Queen Peg Parker

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Foggy Foreigner Totes KB Dear Editor, Congratulations on your position and best of luck with the Knight Beacon during the coming school year. In the fall of 1958, when Assump- tion high school was opening its doors for the first time, the four editors of the school newspaper happened up- on a novel idea for a name. They sponsored a “name the paper” con- test and offered a lifetime subscrip- tion to the winner. It hardly occurred to me when I won that contest with the name “Knight Beacon” (cf. K.B. Vol. I, Nos. 1, 2) that in six short years I would be in London, England calling for my copy of that distinguished journal. I am here to study economic history at the University of London in the London School of Economics and Political Science. Last June I gradu- ated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. In the fall of 1959, I became edi- tor of the Knight Beacon and we changed the format from the weekly newspaper style to the monthly port- folio. My associates that year were Mimi DiBlasio, who teaches in Mil- waukee, Larry Montford, who is do- ing graduate work at State Univer- sity of Iowa, and Carole Gross, who is working in the Mississippi Free- dom Project. I understand that you will have a new moderator this year, and per- haps before long the name and the style will be changed. I would like to receive my copy this year. Any- thing you can do for me in this re- gard will be sincerely appreciated. Thank you very much. Best wishes to the staff and moderator. Sincerely yours, Patrick Deluhery P.S. Perhaps you know my sister, Sheila, a soph at A.H.S. Ann Landers Visits AHS, Talks On Teenage Problems Dear Ann Landers, I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed your talk given to the Assumption high school student body on September 25. Your talk on ‘Teen- agers and Sex” was highlighted by a discussion of parents, some sample letters you have received, and do’s and don’ts on popularity. You said not to let our parents fool us, that they were once kids too. And if they seem all mixed up, its just that we seem confused to them. Being a girl, I particularly enjoyed your advice that though nice girls “may not go out with 28 guys in August” they do keep their peace of mind, dignity — and their boy- friend. “Pounding your head against a wall” may be the best way to learn some things, but I do be- lieve, as you said, that by listen- ing to our parents; we may save ourselves a few lumps. I ordered your book, Ann Landers Talks to Teenagers About Sex today, and think it will be most profitabe to me. I appreciate you being interested enough in our welfare to visit As- sumption high school; and I plan to write a letter of thanks to the Times- Democrat for sponsoring your trip. Please return soon, if possible, Ann. A Thankful AHS’er VWto Se ukfce Round the Clock 'Round the Calendar yours for better living xowaVj Cat and J ILLINOIS Electric Company FRYXELL'S MARKET 2147 W. 3rd St. Phone 324-5950 GUIDANCE SERVICE An educational and occupational guid- ance service is now available, for senior boys, 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 8th periods. The service is being conducted in room B-8 by Father Raymond Schwank. . . . for Jrs. . . . Action packed and full of zest . . . this falls sportswear is way out with the layered look. Young actives start with a turtle-neck shell . . . one that goes with a long burly sweater . . . a classic shirt ... or the new exciting Poncho in gay colors or bright plaids 'n trimmed with deep fringel The bottom layer is plants that stretch and give you the lean, lanky . . . or Bermudas with colorful knee socks. The Loft has a Bonanza in sportswear for the young at heart. Plan to meet the Loft Board Saturday, Sept. 26, at a special party in the Loft! 16

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A'Variety Of People' Is Theme 'Teople . . . people who need people- are the luckiest people in the world . . Who are these lucky people? Why you are, Assumption. Yes you are the people for whom this year’s all school Variety Show is being put on. Sched- uled for the evenings of November 20-22, the production is under way with tryouts and practices soon to be- gin under the direction of Mr. Joseph Maher. For the first time in the history of AHS, the production will be written by students and, as in the past, the show will be put on by students. Greg Miller and Marykay Dudek both ’65, are co-authors for the Variety Show. Commenting about his outlook for the show Greg noted, “We hope to have a two hour show following an Ed Sulli- van format. We are also trying to work out commercials to give it an even more televised effect.” Folk songs, solos, and skits will high- light the talent for ’65. The AHS Peter Paul and Mary will show up in this year’s show. Playing the parts will be Barb White, Jim Schepker, and Mick Pracht, all of ’65. Frosh Dennie Gallagher and Mike Schramp will also undertake the folk singing idea. “Deep Purple” by Joe Barnes ’65, and solos by sophs Margie Gilroy and Ann Kruse will take care of the piano de- partment. Songs and dances will be performed by juniors Terry Tubbs and Ricki Koenigsaecker. Skits have taken AHS by storm in the last two years, and this year is no different. A record pantomine by sophs Michelle Friese, Mary Ann Bern- stein, and Irene Masterson is foreseen. Juniors Joanie McMeans, Maribeth Maag, Berta Mullen, Ann Nagle, Mar- gie Acker, and Terry Tubbs are also planning a skit. Pat Wells ’65 will do a monologue, while an organ solo by Delores Cusak '65 is anticipated. Marykay related, “Now that I am a playwright I think I’ll change my name to Marykay Mulvidrakin — all famous playwrights have assumed names, you know. Seriously though, I think the show should be quite good and I’m glad to be a part of it.” YCSers Go To Burlington Work, Pray At Study Day Burlington’s Notre Dame high school was the scene of the first YCS Study Day which was attended by 58 AHS students. The theme of the Fall Study Day was “Unity Through Un- derstanding.” The speakers included Fr. Louis M. Colonese, diocesan chap- lain of YCS and a former Assumption faculty member, and Father Laurence Mullins, vice-chancellor of the Daven- port diocese. The day was divided into general as- semblies. Mass and workshops. Lee DeJulius ’65, president of the AHS YCS, said of the workshops, “The workshops are really good for discussion and clar- ification of student problems and they’re small enough to let everyone express his opinions and yet large en- ough to get a variety of ideas.” Two of the workshop topics were “Vatican II and You and “Let’s Talk Sense About Race Relations.” Discus- sion leaders included Sr. Lisa Marie, CHM, from St. Mary’s high school Marshalltown, and Rev. M. A. Mottet, head of AHS religion department. “This year, commented Denny Shin- ners ’65, diocesan vice-president, the social hour was held during the day, and not just a pastime for the students while they’re waiting for their rides at the end of the day. AHS Drivers For MD On November 22, from 2 p.m. in the afternoon till 4 p.m. over 50 AHS students will engage in the annual door to door Muscular Dystrophy Drive. Officer Phil Axelrod of the Daven- port Fire Department is in charge of the Scott County campaign. All money collected by the students in the drive will be used for research in the find- ing of a cure for MD. Mr. Axelrod noted, This has al- ways been a student project and this year we hope to have a good turnout from Assumption.” 18