Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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school plays. Has been sighted going into the English Office to work on the GYRE. Seems to have the “gift” for having her purse stolen. Future plans entail UNI. MARILYN PARR (mar i lin par) Noun, syn.: Prudence Peabody. Among her many activities this speciman seems to prefer parties after games. Jamboree, GG club, bushwhacking and wan- dering around occupy her time. She can oftimes be found in E-7 or on the obstacle course. She embodies a scorn for DLC and her office prac- tice class (evidently her chair was usually found in the corner). Among her unforgettable experiences was the time her skirt fell down dur- ing the middle of a Val-o-gram song. Her education will be furthered at St. Ambrose College. BILL PIEFER (bil py fer) Noun, syn.: McDonald’s jock. Male of the species who has been often seen running in rather large circles (which some call cross-country track); has also been sighted on oc- casion to roam the cafeteria. His jovial attitude has given him many friends. Future plans are unknown to us. JERRY PETERSEN (jer ee pet er- sen) Noun, syn.: Catfish. Male of the specie, habitat most frequently the gym. Known to the homeroom of D-8. Often see traveling with Dick Snyder and Kevin Killeen. This creature has been known to be man- ager of various sports teams. STEVE PHILIPS (steve fil ups) Noun, syn.: Fatcat. Male of the spe- cie, held in high esteem of on the basketball court due to enormous calloused elbows and knees. Most frequented habitat when no longer remaining within the school is Lil’s. Has recollections of Homecoming and Turnabout. RICHARD PIEPER (rich ard pee- per) Noun, syn.: Pumper. Male of the species. Leader of t he Pied Pumpers. To keep his great ath- letic shape, he has been known to consume large quantities of liquids. JAMES POLLITZ (james pol litz) Noun, no syn. Male of the species. Participated in football. Was out- standing because of his red hair, sometimes one of the E-7 clan, Jim’s future is known only to Jim. PATRICIA POLLITZ (pat rish a pol- litz) Noun. Female of the species. Can often be seen wearing strange red outfit. Athletic tendencies draw her to all the games, since she is an astute member of the ’70-’71 var- sity cheerleaders. Her immediate future will consist of a year of work to be continued, by school. LIZ POWELL (liz pow el) Noun. Female of the specie. Natural habi- tat is the ERC. Travel instincts draw her into crowds. One of the few members of her categorie that has been noted for having four legs (two of which will be quickly dispersed with). Future aspirations will in- clude working with teeth. CINDY QUINN (cin dee quin) Noun. Female of the specie. Athletic ten- dencies have provoked her into be- ing a cheerleader; remembers espec- ially the ’71 football season; seems to keep a constant exuberance. Habitat next year will be the University of Northern Iowa. PEG REILLY (peg ry lee) Noun. Female of the specie who has on occasion been seen in the ERC. Has a knack for getting into Mr. Maher’s classes. Member of Variety show ‘71. Future plans are unknown at present. MARY ROSEMAN (mar ee rose- man) Noun, syn.: Rosie. Most com- fortable when surrounded by juke- box, pop machines, and doughnuts. Known for pre- and post game ac- tivities; seems to have an apprec- iation of dances. Will be attending the University of Iowa. DON RUPE (don rupe) Noun. Male of the specie. Can often be seen in the band room. Recalls the trip to Canada as a Freshman. Future plans will advance him from employment at Bishop’s. DALE RUPLINGER (dale dup ling- er) Noun. Male of the specie; was seen playing the harp at ’71 Student Affairs. Known for interest in en- gines; Future is as a Driver’s Ed instructor. BETTY RUTH (bet ee ruth) Noun. Female of the specie; tendencies to- ward playing musical instruments of many varieties; with band in Can- ada, helped receive first place. Ath- letic tendencies draw her toward baseball. Normal habitat is the So- cial Studies Recourse Center. Fu- ture plans include attendance at a business college. ALICE RY’AN (al is ry an) Noun. Has been located on various occas- ions in S-ll; seems to be accus- tomed to week-end parties. Gives approval of Assumption and its ed- ucational offerings. Palmer College lies in the future for her. MARY RY’AN (mar ee ry an) Noun. Female of the specie. Seems to be constantly followed by ‘the warden.’ Known to keep a constant moving pace — fast. Memories include Va- riety Show and formal ’71. Future is in attending college. DAVE SACKS (dave sax) Noun. Male of the species. Is often seen at Penncy's Dept, store. Known for his skill with the trombone. Among memories are marching with the band at games, formal, and Spaghet- ti Supper. MARIE SCHADEL (ma ree scha del) Noun. Female of the species. Is us- ually found in either the clothing room or the Social Studies Resource Center. RICK SCHLOEMER (rik schlo mer) Noun. Male of the specie. Known to be seen near the band room practic- ing lung control through a brass device. Often noticed wandering about Model U.N. meetings. Future plans are unknown to Funk Wag- nail’s and us. CHRISTINE SCHMID (chris teen schmid) Noun. Female of the specie. Frequents the E-wing lavatory to release tensions due to craving for nicotine. Travel instincts have brought her to Iowa City and Flor- ida. Advanced development will be attained through a college atmos- phere. THERESA SCHOENING (tree sa schoen ing) Noun, syn.: Terri. Fe- male of the specie, who can usually be found in the vicinity of the So- cial Studies Recourse Center, or Burger King. She has a fear that some day they will shut off the heat as was done during the senior re- treat. Athletic tendencies draw her toward participation in GRA, A.H.S. Bowling League (soph, and senior year) Pep club, and attending foot- ball, basketball, and baseball games. Marycrest College is the door which leads to her future. MIKE SHULTE (mike schul tee) Noun. Male of the specie. Generally motionless. Given to memories of beating Rock Island, football as a whole, and monogram club. Future endeavors will include attending St. Ambrose College, (LSU). TOM SCHWAB (tom schwab) Noun. Male of the species. Can usually be located in the Student Center for Relaxation, APT. or at National Food Store. Was a struggling mem- ber of student-faculty board to re- vise the dress code. College lies in the future for this speciman. MARY JO SCHWARTE (mar ee jo schwar tee) Noun, syn.: “Pistol Pete,” “Sticks.” Known for exercis- ing fussels in the band room; has spent much time with “Uncle Rich- ard” (Mr. Clauss). Athletic tenden- cies draw her toward basketball. Fu- ture plans depend on college. MARIO SCHWARTHOFF (mar ee o schwartz hof) Noun. Male of the specie. Frequented B-wing. Remem- bers Spaghetti Supper ticket taking and Student Affairs Days. Future plans are not known to all. DEBBIE SHEPHERD (deb bee shep- herd) Noun. Female of the specie. Usually located in the Student Lounge, D-4, enjoying the landscap- ing of Parks, or sitting in Duck Creek during a picnic. Athletic ten- dencies drew her to many of the games. Future plans hinge on attend- ing St. Ambrose College. SIMONE SHORT (see mone short) Noun. Female of the species. Ath- letic preferences have drawn her away from any Assumption sports events; one of the nomads of the school, who is not usually found in any certain room. Known for parties for married friends. Future is pres- ently indefinate.

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letic preferences led him to foot- ball and wrestling. Hopes to dis- cover a new world of education at Marycrest. TOM MCGRATH (tom ma grath) Noun. Male of the specie. Syn.: The Roman Beak; Me Beak. Athletic tendencies swing towards tennis and bowling teams. His monetary drives are more or less satisfied by man- uevering the Lourdes bus. His mis- chievous desires are fulfilled by sitting on radiators and getting away with it. MARY MCMANUS (mar ee mac- man us) Noun, syn.: Mother. Female of the specie often found at either 1000 Blythwood Place or in a cer- tain homely car. Her activities be- yond the call of study include GRA. pep club, YCS, and Girl Scouts. In the line of intelligence, her activ- ities include the GYRE, and silk screening programs for a particular theatrical event. It is necessary for this senior to attend Mount Mercy College. MAGGIE MEEKS (mag ee meeks) Noun, syn.: Powerhouse, Shorty. Fe- male of the specie. Future ambitions are directed towards educational ad- vancements. She enjoys the polluted air of the E-wing lav. In the mem- ory banks, one will find such events as Turnabout, Sophomore year, and the AHS track. BILL METZ (bil metz) Noun. Male of the specie. Can be observed freaking out” in the art room or machanical drawing room. Of the long hair phylum, fondest remem- brances include Spaghetti Supper. CHRISTIE MEYER (chres tee my- er) Noun. Female of the specie. Past history includes Turnabout 71, GFA and pep club. This phylia also has fond recall of Junior year; gym classes. In the fall she will ship off to Iowa City. JANE MEYER (jane my er) Noun. Female of the specie known for abilities in gym. Can be seen wan- dering about the educational atmos- phere. Recalls Formal and Home- coming. Future plans are undecided. JOHN MOELLER (jon mill er) Noun. Male of the specie; athletic tendencies of this speciman lie in the fields of basketball and cross- country track. Has particular mem- ories of Homecoming and the parties which compliment it. His climax or rapture while at AHS was “skipping out successfully.” His plans for fu- ture development lie in the oppor- tunities available at the University of Iowa. GEORGE MOENCH (jorge mench) Noun. Male of the specie. Of the rare phyla who recall the balcony rail dismounts in junior year. He shows little concern for the educa- tional opportunities offered. Did show a distinct taste for mechani- cal drawing class. PATRICK MOONEY (pat rik moo- nee) Noun. Male of the specie. His instincts draw him toward intra- mural basketball and employment at Turnstyle. His most preferred habi- tat was the ERC. Embarrassment of this speciman can be obtained by running into the goal post while playing football. His far-reaching aspirations deal with the University of Northern Iowa. MICHAEL MOTTO (mik ma toe) Noun. Male of the specie. Can of- times be found in the ERC while remaining in the educational atmos- phere, but when, reluctantly, he leaves such surroundings he can be located at the APT. Future mental enrichments will be obtained through his attendance at Iowa. T. BRIAN MUMEY (t bri an moo- mee) Noun. Male of the specie. Fond- est recollections include OKLA- HOMA!, dances and football games. His extra-time efforts were spent in chorus, Junior Theater and Spirit Inc. His preferred environment while in school was the ERC. His most memorable experiences are sur- rounded by the walls of the auditor- ium. Future plans hinge upon at- tending St. Ambrose College. DENNIS MURPHY (den is mur fe) Noun. A male of the specie. A dis- tinct contribution was made by this creature in the field of track. In school, he could most likely be found around the art room. MAUREEN MURPHY (mawr een mur fe) Noun. Female of the specie. Has a unique hair arrangement known as a shag. Frequently occu- pied in trying to skip out. Thrives on parties. Not often punctual for classes. Future plans are unknown. MIKE MURPHY (mik mur fe) Noun. Male of the specie. When in the educational environment, this particular breed is usually found in B-5. He has a particular interest in homecoming games, and Turnabout, and the activities (such as private parties, and the dance) that sur- round it. His culinary appetite is not easily pleased by local delicacies. When speaking of educational ad- vancements, he approves vehement- ly of the new schedules under the modular system, in particular, Fr. Leveling’s English class. JOHN NAHRA (jon nar rah) Noun. Male of the specie. Thrives on aca- demic situations. Will debate on any subject with flowing rhetoric. Ac- tive in Model U.N. debate, Q.C.S.C., Spaghetti Supper, N.H.S. St. Bene- dict’s will be graced with this speci- man next fall. BECKY NOLAN (bee ee no lan) Noun. Female of the specie. Esthetic tendencies lie with the Chorus, Va- riety show, GRA, and Pep Club. When outside the educational atmos- phere, she habitates such places as football games, dances, private par- ties, World Civ picnics at Duck Creek, or graduation parties from soph year to junior year at Scott County Park. This specie can be humiliated by wiping out before school along Central Park on ice.” Future developments will be found at Mount St. Schoastica. BILL NOTH (bil noth) Noun. Male of the species, known for abnormal battle cries while riding in slow moving vehicle on New Years Eve. Has been sighted on various occas- ions within E-7, and the frozen food center at Turnstyle. His future de- velopment will be temporarily satis- fied at St. John’s College. DENNY O’CONNOR (den nee or- con nor) Noun. Male of the species, who has been found on occasion, in a towel basket outside. Among his vast score of memories lie such treasures as Turnabout, Homecom- ing, the senior parade, and pre-dance parties. Athletically, he has been known to frequent the sport of wrestling. He has a strong disdain for homeroom after school, although the modular scheduling does meet with his approval. NANETTE O LEARY (nan net oh- leare) Noun, syn.: Nan. Female of the species, can be found with friends in S-3. When outside of school her most frequented environ- ment is 1210 W. 6th St. Within mem- ory banks can be found such mo- ments as: Turnabout, Spaghetti Sup- per. This phyla seems to have a pro- found disregard for gym classes. Fu- ture plans: to involve herself im- mediately into life by forming a a strong foundation of independence. DONNA OLSON (don a olsun) Noun. Female of the species, locally seen about the ERC, or the cafeteria and free rooms in her learning in- stitution. Her educational appetites were satisfied by the modular sched- uling, Honors English, and her fel- low classmates. Her most remember- ed experiences include the Home- comings and the Senior Spaghetti Supper. Her future plans lie with the opportunities of the college of St. Catherine’s. MARGARET OLSON (mar grit ol- sun) Noun. Female of the species who will be majoring in biology at Marquette University, after such events as water fights in the Chem- istry lab while at Assumption, and leaving school early to attend a physics class at West High School. Her stage life centered around OK- LAHOMA! and drama class. Her ed- ucational expectations were mani- fested through Donald Duck movies in math. MARY OLSON (mar ee ols on) Noun, syn.: Gracie. Female of the specie. Usually found at either the Student Lounge or B-wing. Has vague memories of cracking a caf- eteria window Junior year and spill- ing punch on her formal Senior year. Her educational thirsts will be quenched at Edgewood College. CONNIE OTTEN (con ee ot ten) Noun. Female of the specie. Assisted with artwork for variety shows, the

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DAN SHRADER (dan shray der) Noun. Male of the species. Known to habitat G-wing while remaining in the educational environment; sited on various occasions at Burger King. Has recollection of Student Affairs, D.L.C., Homecoming, and parties. Future development remains with the opportunities offered with- in a college atmosphere. TOM SHUMATE (tom shoe mate) Noun, syn.: Man. Male of the species, who is known to remember the more outstanding moments of his school day — getting out early. Can be put in a position of embarrassment when falling out of chairs. Most fre- quented place in school is the heater at the end of S-wing. Future edu- cational development will be in the hands of St. Ambrose College. JAMES SIEM (james seem) Noun. Male of the specie. Most natural hab- itat is a dark room. Known to un- dertake large photographing en- deavors (i.d. cards). Is seen only with photographic equipment. St. Ambrose is the future for this speci- man. MARIA SIERRA (ma ree a see air- a) Noun, syn.: Carmen. Female of the specie, who has been located in such districts as the Student Un- ion, and free rooms. Seems to have acquired travel instincts which draw her to the Iowa City Quadrangle, and Student Union. Appreciation of athletic endeavors attained through attendance at foolbatl games. Within her reservoir of stored thoughts remain such moments as: Val-o- gram day, Student Affairs, Home- coming. Spaghetti Supper. She hopes to go southerly bound traveling after completion of her education. TED SMITH (ted smith) Noun. Male of the species. Often sited in the ERC; recently came upon an im- pressive green car; has recollec- tions of Turnabout, Homecoming and Formal; when avoiding the school atmosphere, he has been noticed at Eagles Grocery Store. College is the door to his future. DICK SNYDER (dick sni der) Noun. Male of the specie. Known for achievement of winning 3rd in the Quad City Metro Conference; fore- most experiences include being Stu- dent Manager, and going to Ames to win a state Cross-country metal. Has been sited several times at such sports activities as football and bas- ketball games. Future plans as of yet seem to be indefinite. JAMES SOTHMAN (james soth- man) Noun. Male of the specie. Lo- cated in ERC. Evidently the pri- mary purpose in his life is to com- plete education as soon as possible. In his history lies many early morn- ings spent standing near the G-Wing radiator. Future plans are to be a college student and draft resistor. JOSEPH SPAETH (jo sef spayth) Noun. Male of the specie. Constant- ly in the Religion Resource Center. Of the long hair phylum with no direct plans for future years. TERRY SPALDING (tear ee spol- ding) Noun. Male of the specie who loves parties but especially remem- bers the kegger at Burke’s. Ath- letic tendencies are drawn towards intramural basketball. His natural surrounding in school is the jour- nalism room and out of school, Bur- ger King. Future plans are still be- ing pondered upon. STEVE SPELLETICH (steev spel a- tich) Noun. A male of the specie is a ski bum at heart. Another athletic love is sailing. He frequents B-wing and will soon be found at Iowa Uni- versity. TOM STACK (tom stak) Noun. Male of the specie has vast remember- ances of his presidency of the Na- tional Honor Society, Spanish dele- gate of the Model U.N., Boy’s State and as teen editor for the Times- Democrat. To continue with variety of activities, Tom is headed for Europe. Future educational endeav- ors involve St. Mary’s, Winona. JON STAHLER (jon stall er) Noun. Male of the specie, this slave’s work revolves around such painstak- ing tasks as football, student affairs, and parties. He is usually in the gen- eral locatity of the student parking lot and the Cue and Cushion. DAN STERLING (dan stir ling) Noun. Male of the species, who can be usually found in the nurse’s of- fice remaining at the educational de- velopment center. One might find this speciman reading books outside of this center. GARY' STOCKMAN (gair ee stak- mun) Noun. Male of the specie ac- tive in Boy’s State, Y.A., Stage Crew and Student Council. Athletic in- terests lean towards swimming. Fu- ture development will hopefully be at St. Benedict’s in Atchinson and graduate work in his field of inter- est. Farewell words are given by this speciman: “Good-by and good luck.” JOAN STOLZE (jone stoalts) Noun, syn.: Hotdog girl. Female of the spe- cie, this particular speciman enjoys hot dog parties, formals, and Web parties. Her fondest memories are Jamboree games, dances and gym teachers. After leaving our educa- tional facilities, this speciman hopes to someday be teaching physical ed- ucation. SUSIE TAYLOR (sou zee ta lore) Noun, syn.: “Taco. Female of the specie who is remembered for h«r fine performances as Jamboree cheerleader. This particular speci- man lived for games, parties and getting caught for skipping by Fath- er Spiegel. Future development will hopefully be located at a school for nursing. ED THORDSEN (ed thored sun) Noun, syn.: “Big E. Male of the specie. His physical and athletical ability is displayed by his outstand- ing performances during football and basketball season. Among his most unforgettable memories is the “room after formal. MATT TOOHEY (mat two ee) Noun. Male of the specie who is a con- stant companion of the S-wing rad- iator. He frequently preserves his ink by not filling out survey sheets so that he can use it in editing “The Gyre.” His educational development will be furthered at St. Ambrose College. TOM TOOHEY (tom two ee) Noun. Male of the specie. During his stay in our hallowed halls, this specie could be found without failure in the projector room or the darkroom. If his bodily structure is not found there, it may be located at Burger King. DAVID UHDE (day vud oo dee) Noun. Male of the specie, who can usually be found practicing for Va- riety Shows or OKLAHOMA. This speciman could be easily embar- rassed when remembering once walking into a girls dorm at Ottum- wa Heights. His future plans heaven only knows. CAROL UPHOFF (kare. al up off) Noun. Female of the specie, who can easily be found floating around the school or in E-7. Athletic ten- dencies are drawn to tennis. While attending our educational develop- ment for 4 years, this speciman was the vice-president of Student Coun- cil. and a member of the Homecom- ing Court. MARY JO VELTHOFF (may ree joe velt off) Noun. Female of the specie, can easily be found in a wide va- riety of free rooms, while remaining in the educational facilities. Foot- ball games seem to be enjoyed by this speciman. Athletic tendencies are basketball in which her ability has been shown during Jamboree games all 4 years. BILL VINER (bil vie ner) Noun. Male of the specie; this speciman can be found only by radar. Ac- tivated by skin diving, one sees him reading expurgated texts. One of this particular speciman’s fondest memories lie in getting kicked out of chorus. MARY BETH VOSS (may ree beth voss) Noun, syn.: Boss.” A female of the specie, can be found some- times in E-7. If one is not able to locate this speciman, look for her at Web parties, dances or on the Stu- dent Council. Her wishes are only to soon become a college freak. RICK WAHLIG (rik wall ig) Noun, syn.: Boomer.” Male of the specie, is usually found near the cafeteria in our educational atmosphere or outside of this have at the apart- ment or Burger King. This speciman thrives on wrestling and getting hit by teachers annually. Future de- velopment may be hopeless but is as of yet, undetermined.