Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Junior Mark VanLandschoot hands over his canned goods and money to monogram club mem- ber Eric O'Neill before entering the fundraising Turkey Trot dance. Just bangin' around Sara Broderick, Richard Pri- byl and Kyle Krier run the check room at the Par- ent's Club Christmas Dance to raise funds for the German Club. The French Club was also involved in raising nearly $150. Skipping lunch means a chance for junior Steve Miller to buy a candy bar from debate member Katie Kearns before English class. fundraising

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Money makes the clubs go ’round Does any- one have a candy bar? asks senior Bridget Conroy. This question became routine with many students. Many clubs and or- ganizations sold candy and other as- sorted items to raise money for a va- riety of reasons. The debate speech team sold candy bars for money used for en- trance fees at local and nationwide tournaments and also to hire judges for their tournaments. Although the school did fund some tournaments, the amount was not sufficient to en- ter all desired tournaments. Some- times it was hard to face, you had to sell more candy to earn more mon- ey, but we were all willing to sell so Everything from candy to coats; from jewelry to jerseys. that we could participate as much as possible, said Meg Schwirtz of the debate team. Another gung-ho fundraising club was the boy's baseball team. Mr. “Making pizzas was a lot of work but it was worthwhile. Now we can go on more trips.” Carrie Menke Murphy had a good organization and we raised a lot of money. The diamond is going to look real good, said junior Paul Klein. The boy's baseball fundraiser consisted of sell- ing candy and assorted gifts. They had a challenge of selling $50 per player and if everyone contributed, their field improvements would be paid for. These players had an incen- tive of cash awards and even a por- table t.v. The girl's softball team sold candy bars over the summer and raffle tickets for a jersey at football games. Another club, the Thespi- ans, sold candy during intermission of plays. Otherwise, Costs for the musical would force raising ticket prices, said Mr. Watson. Other fund-raising items were jew- elry sold by the girl's tennis and bas- ketball teams. The band made piz- zas for new equipment. The Mono- gram club held a Turkey Trot dance. Before class starts. Coach Jim Murphy sells Gerardo Huizar a box of M M's. Murphy's desk was never without a fresh supply. fundraising

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After o hard day of student ambassador pre- sentations — junior Barb Pranger jumps for joy when Mrs. Zeckser suggests lunch at McDon- ald's. Officers Pete Schlicksup, Julie White, Sara Liebscher and John Timmons show their true FCA spirit by helping out at the Special Olym- pics. 30 An intent-looking group of seventh graders looks on, as senior Tom Schnitker gives an in- formative talk on the arts programs available at Assumption. As junior Amy Hughes helps out, this Special Olympics athlete gets into the spirit of compe- tition by filling a bucket with sand. ambassadors FCA