Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Liberian Students Spark KB Recently, a post-game party was held at the home of Marge Walatka 65, to which seventeen Liberian students were invited. These boys later consent- ed to an interview with Mig Gimbel and Kate Schaffert, both '65. Here is an account of their interview: When we arrived at the Dempsey Hotel, we were met by six of the boys: Wilno Sampson, Dudley Saw- yerr, Joseph Nagbe, Joseph Gibson, Francis Broh and McKenzie Doe. Mr. Sampson, vice-president of the group, introduced himself and acted as host until James Darwin, the president, joined us. The boys, who have been here since September 1, will stay ap- proximately two years while they learn skills that will enable them to work in the hydro-electric plant at Mt. Coffee, Liberia. Mig: “I was really surprised when I asked the boys to tell us of the dif- ferences they noticed between our two countries.” Once upon a time at 6 am, Monday, August 17, 1964, a courageous little group of escaped inmates from AHS set out across an unknown expanse of desert to found the great metropol- is of Flagstaff, Arizona. While crossing a desolate tract of the desert, a light from above told Fatha Isais Keller that this was to be the sight of their great city, Flag- staff. When he told the others, Mutha Is- abella Keller said, “What is wrong with thou? Canst thou seest that the place crawlest with various desert ver- min?” Fatha replied, “Yon desert creatures are nice, besides the Power (company) above hath told me that we must set- tle here.” And so the spot was chosen. Today, Flagstaff is a bustling com- munity of 111 inhabitants, many of whom work in the “clipper” factory. Recently the citizens of Flagstaff celebrated an anniversary (reason un- known) with Flagstaff Week at Ten Thousand Feet High, the town’s largest high school. The “Tootsies,” as the TTFH’ers are called, (the name was chosen in commemoration of the main industry) produced a play, read poems and held a revival meeting. The Associated Press put out a bul- letin on the Flagstaffian festivities, an- nouncing the completion of the George H. K. Mitchell Subway Tunnel under Cretan Lane, the city’s one and only street. Mr. Mitchell started construction when he moved from Chicago to Flag- staff and found that he was homesick for the subways. Also included in the bulletin was a flash on the Tootsie team’s first victory in the area marble Sampson: “Actually our countries are almost identical. Our country is head- ed by a president, who selects a cabi- net of advisors. Our cities, some as big as yours, are run by men whose posi- tion in office is similar to that of a governor in the United States.” Darwin: “At home, our educational systems are very similar. English is the common language, but French, Latin and German are taught in our schools, also.” Kate: “Have you found it hard to adjust?” Sampson: “We noticed that here one does not greet another person unless he knows him. At home, we greet everyone, young and old, whether we know him or not. Neglecting this would be a sign of very poor manners and training.” Gibson: “Another difference we’ve noticed is the way you cook your po- tatoes. (Kate and I just looked at each tournament. Greg Miller scored 53 of the team’s 71 points but time out had to be called when he tore a hole in the knee of his knickers. You may have seen some posters and tags around AHS, because the school has 13 exchange students who recrossed the desolate desert in com- memoration of the first crossing by their ancestors. Knight Drives For Crusade “Good guys give” is the theme of the United Crusade. Students of Dav- enport were invited by the Times-Dem- ocrat to submit editorials on the cru- sade. One article from each area school was chosen, and from these finalists, was decided the grand winner. Judy Hornbuckle ’65, who entered her editorial, which was an English assignment, was taken completely by surprise when she received the win- ning prize. “I never thought of win- ning,” admitted Judy. Entitled simply United Crusade, her article was approximately 350 words. “Mostly, I just stated why it was im- portant to give to the United Crusade,” Judy remarked. Judy used current information and her own attitude on the subject for re- search. “Also, I got a lot of my ideas from sociology class when we were studying the Christian Community,” she concluded. The editorial was published in the Times-Democrat during the last of Oc- tober along with Judy’s picture. Interview other as he continued.) We are young men not old. We do not need our food cooked like babies.” We laughed when we realized that it was ‘mashed’ potatoes about which he spoke; and explained that mash- ing potatoes is the common preparation in many restaurants. “In Liberia, rice is the substitute for potatoes. The crop is presently being cultivated, but with difficulty. The time of planting occurs at the same time that the birds migrate to the warmer climate of Liberia, and con- sequently, the birds eat all the rice seed,” the boys explained. As the conversation changed from agriculture to entertainment, we dis- covered the inevitable — the Beatles — had invaded Liberia too. “Their songs are all right, but their hair styles are out of the sixteenth century,” laughed one of the boys. The boys all look forward to their future in America though they ap- prehensively anticipate snow, which they’ve seen only in movies. I PLAGSW Compliments of 1 Flagstaff, Arizona I PIGGLY WIGGLY I GENERAL STORE 1 Our specialty is 8 generals-all sizes, 8 shapes, and colors fi I SALE Official 10,000 Feet High marbles in - blue and black | 27 a dozen 8 We have a large B selection of knickers 8 for the well dressed B marble player. n 8 We have the area's ft largest selection of % jacks, plastic and f metal. ■ Make us your jack Flagstaff Founding Creates Epic 26

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Yamahas Head Pack MOTORIZED MIKE . . . Mike Stolmier ’65 views the world through the eyes of his Model-A. Six Lead Soph Cheering Section Practice makes perfect, or at least muscles, as any one of the six soph cheerleaders will verify. After serious practice at Vander Veer under the direction of the varsity cheerleaders, the girls discovered that their new role was not all fun and “games.” But would they give it up? “No!” said Kathy Walsh. It may be hard work but it’s lots of fun, and I just love it, added Mary Ann Reinhold. The girls decided that they liked cheering at the pep assembly — after it was over. When we were out on the floor we were petrified,” confess- ed Jane Myers. Chris Wick feels that they will be more at ease as they go on. By cheering at the games the girls feel that they are taking an active part, as well as learning a little about foot- ball on the side. Are the cheerleaders really vital to the game? Definitely,” said Sandy Griffin. “If nothing else. It helps the team's morale to know that someone really cares whether they win or lose, and they try harder not to disappoint their fans.” Carefully contemplating the whole aspect of cheerleading, Janet Berg re- vealed one drawback. With all our practicing, we build up more muscle than the football team!” As the crow flies, that’s the path Kim Fitzsimmons '66 takes. On his mighty Yamaha a creek is no barrier. Why go around when he can go through? The same holds true with open fields and even back yards. In warmer weather, Kim and his friends, Larry Concannon, John Gay- man, Bill Pohlmann, Jim Kindred and Joe Smith, all '66, ride their Hondas and Yamahas. A Yamaha is similar to a Honda except that it is faster.” As the expense, Kim said, There is hardly any. I get 140 miles to the gallon.” He went on to say that the one time he did run out of gas, another mighty Yamaha pulled him home. The boys ride their Yamahas and Hondas for other reasons than to “get around.” They enjoy racing to see who has the fastest “little Honda.” Speaking of getting around, Mike Stolmeier ’65 is really sitting pretty and riding high in his 1929 Ford, or as he would say, “his five-window coup.” Mike hasn’t been able to put much mileage on it yet because as he puts it, “it needs a lot of work.” A few interesting features of the car are its red, spoked-wheels, one white-wall, an aooga horn, woodwork interior which Mike is building him- self, and its single seat. Mike elaborated on the last two items. “With woodwork interior my car will be just as good as the new GTO’s, and with only one seat, I never have to listen to a back seat driver.” Its pop-eyed headlights and bouncing gait gave Mike the inspiration to call his buggy Frog. Taking his life in his hands, Mike demonstrated Frog’s ability and dis- appeared in a cloud of dust—er, smoke. Chug, chug, sputter, cough-cough, a-ooga, chug, chug. Kathy Walsh Janet Berg Chris Wick Jane Meyers Sandy Griffin Mary Ann Reinhold 27