Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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 . . . Of Heart Although some have said Home is where the heart is, Assumption students have shown we have plenty of heart at school too. Our together- ness of heart is what marked us as special persons. As we prayed to- gether, whether celebrating the first all-school Mass in September with Father Dave Steinle, or medi- tating in morning homeroom, we displayed the togetherness we felt as part of our school community. One needed only to look around to see the caring we had for one another. It showed in the face of an upperclassman, giving direc- tions to a member of our smallest Freshman class in years. It was re- flected in the actions of Home- coming Queen Theresa Logan, as well as those of the other candi- dates, who showed by their ready congratulations that they were all winners. All in all, six new faculty mem- bers and seventeen new students some from as far away as Califor- nia, Georgia, and Canada were welcomed into our Assumption family. Cub fans and non-Cub fans still talked to each other. Stu- dents remembered each other's birthdays, as Mr. Miller testified nearly every morning during the new announcement time preced- ing mod five. On weekends, the football teams, band members, Knight Kompany dancers, flag corps members, and cheerleaders all added to the total school spirit on the football field. As the school song was played, fans roared, and the community heart of Assump- tion could almost be heard, beat- ing louder, stronger, and prouder than ever. Charily — the theme of the 1984 5 school year, is announced by Father David Steinle at the first all-school Mass.

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 Freshman Mike Schlichting flashes his win- ning smile. Being prepared Is a great quality, especial- ly when iIncomes to taking tests, as freshman Angie Cox finds out. Synergy of Mind t Assumption, attitude counted. We were of one mind even when we disa- greed because shared personal values ran deeper than opinions or preferences. We learned that we counted as persons in an atmosphere of ac- ceptance created by faculty, administration, and other students. We were confident and hopeful about ourselves and our impact upon the world. We belived that gifted by God we could multiply our talents by exploring interests and then shar- ing them with others. So, we danced for Knight Kompany. wrote for Knight Beacon, built sets for Exit the Body, read an epistle at Mass, or swept the floors of the building Physics, Chemistry, Computer classes, drawing and literature al- lowed us to explore the world and so explore ourselves finding won- ders in both that we never knew existed. Even when for all apparent ex- ternal purposes we failed — to pass, to win, or play the correct note — we were surrounded by others who did not call the error to our attention, but who encour- aged us always to stretch our- selves and so reach not for abso- lute perfection but for our very own best. essay 3

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 The huddle Is a tense place for seniors Mitzi Menster. Kayla Becker, and Erin Wolfe as they discuss the strategy that netted them a 21-16 win at the annual Powder Puff Football game. Sophomores. Juniors, and Seniors congregate at the rail to get a better glimpse of their be- loved Knights. Balloon-carrying clowns and animals are a common sight in the halls of Assumption, as many students tried to make birthdays more fun. essay 5