Benilde St Margarets School - Sangraal / Benilden Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)
- Class of 1972
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BENILDEN 1972 Volume 14 Benilden Volume 15 Editor Mark Williams Associate Editor John Walsh Moderator Sister Angela Schmaltz General Index Fall.............................8 Winter..........................30 Spring .........................56 Faculty.........................62 Organizations...................72 Teams ..........................84 Students .......................94 Senior Index...................132 Farewell.......................140 Dedicated to Mr. James Ryan In the five years he has been at Bcnildc. Mr. James Ryan has come to exemplify the educational philosophy of this school. He embodies the philosophy of a strict basic education, yet leaves room to mold this type of structure for personalities which suffer from a strict system. As chairman of the English Department, he has helped it become one of the most innovative and diversified in the institution. As an instructor, he has opened the doors of the fine arts to a large number of Red Knights. For these accomplishments alone, he deserves praise. The paradox of this man is that these can only be considered some of his minor accomplishments. Mr. Ryan, through his teaching, tries to uncover the wonders of the world and the complexities of life for his students. Whether he is discussing a sonata by Mozart, a play by Shakespeare, or a love sonnet by Donne, he always offers his views (which have been known to differ). While he allows his pupils to appreciate art forms because of their surface appeal, he continually offers reasons to explore the complexities involved in the creation of a work of art in order to achieve the highest possible amount of pleasure from it. His teaching technique centers on his ability to prod pupils into thinking. The principal rule he constantly re-emphasises is that only through an irrational thing like art can a person express the range of human emotions. Every person who has experienced him. whether in a class room or through conversations. has ever come away the same. Although some find his emphasis on the supra-rational AND logic either contradictory or distasteful, the great majority find it hard to describe how much encounters with him have changed them. They are indebted to him and the only price he asks is that they listen. 5 FALL Homecoming Well, Rcnildc made it through another Homecoming. There was a lot of doubt, however, whether it would even pull off. But finally, about two weeks before the big event, the Student Council Executive Board grabbed the reins of leadership, and organized an excellent schedule of events. Helped mostly by outstanding individual efforts, the necessary preparations were completed just in time for the night of the big dance which was held the evening after the game against St. Thomas. Although the field was dampened b a freezing drizzle, the football team’s hopes were not. In spite of the rain, a fairly large crowd turned out to cheer the gridders on. Their efforts were in vain, however, as the Knights lost a squeeker to the Tommies. Benilde touchdowns were scored by senior QB Gary Scanlon and junior John Scherer with a highly potent defense helping out. The final score was 14-13 in favor of St. Thomas. Entertained by Salt. Pepper, and Spice, the couples attending the dance (those that did manage to come) watched as Barb Cushman of Regina was crowned Queen. Benildc’s Homecoming for 1971 brought forth many questions on the need for formal dances, since the Student Council incurred a S400 debt in the process. Nevertheless, it was an entertaining experience for all those who attended. Cross Country This year's Cross-Country team was the best Bcnilde has seen in a few years. They placed second in the State Meet and were Conference Champions for the fourth straight year. The Team was led by co-captains Mark Graham, who was the individual State champ for the second time, and Mike Fas-ching. This year Bcnilde had four of its members chosen for the C.C.C. All Conference Team. They were Mike Fashing. Mark Graham, Jim Clifford, and Tom Linnihan. Next year's team will have only four returning lettermen. The co-captains will be Jim Clifford and Rick Francis. 13 Football This year's football team had a disappointing season. If they had been unspirited and without talent, they might have been satisfied with their record- but neither was true. Essentially. they had a good strong team. Their defensive unit was one of the best in the conference as it proved when it held one opponent to a yards rushing game total of -4 yards! While their slim losses could have been attributed to their numerous injuries, it seemed as if they just had no luck. A 13 point lead over St. Thomas disappeared in the last three minutes to leave the Red Knights 14-13 losers. Among the players who distinguished themselves this year were Chris Bigelow. Dan Dezicl, Rob Reiser. Gary Scanlon. Paul Strait. John Scherer. John Senescall. and John Vichman. In the final analysis though, it was neither injuries nor their lack of luck which kept the Red Knights from having a successful season. But it was the difference between victory and defeat, success and failure, and a championship and ignominy. 15 91 17 gfcira tfi Soccer “To be or not to be...“ was the question this year’s team fought with in the early part of the season. However. after they decided to be. things started to fall into place. Following an opening loss to Minnehaha Academy, the team pul it together. Led by co-captains Chuck Foley and Marly Gohr, the team came on strong, and had posted a string of 3 consecutive shutouts by midseason. The defense was the mainstay of this year’s team: goalie Greg Sommers, fullback Chuck Foley, and halfback Marty Gohr all received “All MISSL Honors.” Halfback Bob Dwyer received Honorable Mention. The team finished third in the MISSL. after a dissappointing tie with Hill. The draw with Hill-Murray was a real bummer because they were coached by Br. Robert, formerly of Benilde, whom this year’s players will undoubtedly remember as being a “little whipper.” The biggest win of the year for the team was a 5-1 lambasting of the previously once defeated Minnehaha Academy. Another game to be remembered was the 2-1 sudden death loss to St. Louis Park, after having played one overt ime. ✓ 22 23 Fall Play You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 24 25 On November 12, 13, and 14, the Benildc-St. Margaret’s Drama Department presented the play “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’’ in the St. Margaret’s school auditorium. Aided by Miss JoAnn Holonbeck, the play proved to be delightful and an enjoyable experience for all who attended. Cast in the leading role of Charlie. Brown was freshman Paul Shall-better from Benildc. Filling out the remaining roles were Terry Duffy as Lucy; Peter Regan as Linus; Ann Jennings as Patty; Joe Burns as Snoopy; Mark Cosentino as Schroedcr; Louise Covert as the Little Red Haired Girl; Linda King as Frieda; Jan Stitt as Pigpen; Steve Dolan as the Red Baron; and Diane Lundeen as Sally. Musical accompanicmcnt was directed by Mr. Robert Strusinski, with Sr. Renee Brannigan in charge of technical direction. The final performance on Sunday was highlighted by the attcndcncc of the person whom Charles Schultz modeled the character of Charlie Brown after. He attended the cast party that same evening and was so impressed with the presentation that he asked the cast to give two additional benefit performances on December 4 and 5. The request was gladly received and granted by the members of the cast. The success of the play was a well deserved reward for the people involved in its production, who had spent many weeks in preparation for opening night. The success proved a fine indication, as to the ability of Benilde and St. Margaret’s to work together in producing a first-rate presentation. 26 The cast (left lo right); TOP Steve Dolan, SECOND ROW Joe Burns, Terry Duffy, Ann Jennings, Diane Lundeen, Sally Burt. Pete Regan. Kathy Milun, and Rob Hickey; THIRD ROW Paul Shallhcttcr; FOURTH ROW JoAnn Holonbock (Director). Mark Gilligan, Mark Cosentino. Marge O'Hara, und Linda King; FIFTH ROW' Rob Strusinski (Music Director), Molly McCormick (Student Director). Louise Covert, Bob Barkouski. Sr. Renee (Technical Director), Janice Stitt, and Mary Jaros. 27 Basketball This year, the basketball team entered the season with high hopes. They were going to avenge their loss to Dcl.aSalle in the previous ear‘s regionals and make it to the State Tourncmcnt. They did come out with a l-l record against “De.” but in the regionals they were paired with Grace, the eventual state champions, and were defeated. In the state’s toughest conference, public or private, the “Knights” came out of the season with a 1-13 record. Their over-all record, however, was 6-l6.leaving them 5-3 for non-conference play. Although the team was often faced by superior talent and size, they were never “out played.” As their coach Harold Ek put it. “It is a real tribute to the team, especially the seniors, that they never died. It is too bad the season turned out the way it did, but they were a fine group of individuals to work w ith and that’s what sport is all about.” While a 1-13 or 6-16 season may seem to indicate the caliber of play, it would be a very unfair measure of the team. It does not take into account the game which arc decided in the last half-minute, the injuries suffered by players, or the hours of work spent in preparation for each game. Co-captains Mike Fasching and Greg Blevins did much to keep team spirit high. Along with the rest of the team, they never lost heart. Possible one of the best measures of a team is how it responds to loss. This team learned to try harder. Nex year's squad, led by co-captains Jerry Reger and Duane Mitchell, will have another chance to go to “State.” With the aid of returning players and some tall prospects, they may just make it! 32 34 Wrestling After a slow start earlier this year, the Red Knights finished the season with a 9-8-1 record. After the first seven matches, the grapplers held an unimpressive 2-4-1 record. This trend was reversed by 5 straight victories after some tough practices. Co-captains Emmett Holden and Frank Jordan, the only seniors on the team, both placed first in regional competition. Following this, Frank managed to grab second at the state meet while Emmett took fourth. With the experience gained this season, the grapplers can only look to a successful 72 season. 36 38 39 Swimming This year's tank squad was something to behold. In a sense, they were more suited to tanks than they were to pools. As a unit, their performance could be best described as arralic possibly due to the poor attendance at the many late night practices. Several swimmers did perform consistently well all season though. Diver Kevin Beddor was undefeated in regular season competition and Kevin Duffy (200 and 400 yd. Freestyle) continued to get faster as the season progressed. Greg Olson (100 yd. Breaststroke) was also a success story. He joined the team as a rather uncoordinated frosh and ascended to a starting role in every meet. Junior Tom Edmond (100 yd. Breaststroke and 200 yd. Individual Medley) continued to show his excellent form this season, as he has in the past. Due to budget cuts, the Swimming Team will no longer exist at Bcnilde. It is unfortunate that such a pure form of athletics must suffer from economics. 40 41 42 44 45 47 Red Knights Ball This year the Red Knight's Ball was anything hut ordinary. It was probably one of the most unforget-able nights of the year. The theme was “Enchanted Forest. ’ but it would have been a little closer to reality if it had been named “Mushroom (iardcn.” because in the center of the floor was a fifteen foot mushroom. A few of those who saw it were stricken by a desire to delve a bit deeper into the symbolism behind the giant Basidio-mycetcs. but most of the onlookers were left a bit awe-stricken and filled with admiration for the handiwork of Steve Dolan’s pixies. “Regalia entertained in the gym while “Clancy and Abbott sang in the union. Unfortunately, the evening was marred hv several incidents involving altercations between inebriated students anil the local constabulary. On the brighter side the dance was a success in many respects. Chief organizers Dan I arkin and Jim Urbanek drafted a realistic budget and were able to stay w ithin it. Finally, the dance may have marked a turning point for formal dances at Benildc A survey taken indicated that many people still wanted this type of dance to continue and the attendance at the event showed it. Ben-Mar! One of the year’s newest and most interesting Benilde-St. Margaret’s cooperative ventures was Ben-Mar Days- held on February 1 and 2. and April 20 and 21. Originally designed to allow Benildc to participate in St. Margaret’s 6th Days, the Days went far beyond the expectations of the members of the Ben-Mar Planning Committee in promoting innovative learning methods and cooperative educational experiences with St. Margaret’s. Highlighted by the appearance and instruction of several well known area educators and personalities. Ben Mar Days proved to be thoroughly enjoyable and stimulating for those who took advantage of the many and varied courses offered. The Days featured such individuals as sculptor Peter l.upori of St. Catherines College. Alan Stone and Dick Poe of KQRS radio, several Minnesota state senators. Rick and Marcia from the Freedom House Garage, and a number of U. of M. students. Some of the more interesting classes offered were scenes from Broadway performed by several of St. Margaret’s Thespians, a poster art and multi-media workshop conducted by Sacred Design of Minneapolis, and “The Art of Politics’’ presented by members of “Project 72” from the U. of M. just a fraction of the 56 courses made available. A “Community Dance” held on the night of the First Day proved to be the high point of Ben-Mar social activities. Music ranging from the 20’s through the 70’s was provided by the “Graysons,” supplemented by the band Express” and the duo of “Clancy and Abbott.” Both parents and students turned out in large numbers, some attired in the garb of the favorite Era. and learned to do anything from the “polka” to the “twist.” In charge of arranging and organizing Ben-Mar Days was a group of two students and two teachers from each school. Representing Benilde were Mr. James Ryan, Mr. Patrick Kelly, Dan Larkin, and Tim Shields. Through the courtesy of both schools’ Student Councils and the proceeds from the “Community Dance.’’ the committee was able to finance the many offerings available. 50 51 Life! Shall 1 compare ihcc to a summer’s day? Thou are more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date: Sometimes too hot the eye of heaven shines. And often is his gold complexion dimmed: And every fair from fair sometime declines. By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed: But thy eternal summer shall not fade Nor lose possession of the fair thou owest; Nor shall death brag thou wandcrcst in his shade When in eternal lines to time thou growest So long as men can breathe or eyes can see So long lives this, und this gives life to thee. (Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare) 54 55 t SPRING Baseball This year the Red Knights had an unusual season. The team finished5-13, yet it went on to win the rcgionals. The team lost their first game in the state tournament, but considering their won-lost record it was quite an accomplishment to make it that far. The team, led by co-captains Chuck Foley and Gary Scanlon, was comprised mostly of underclassmen, who worked hard on the team. An all Junior pitching staff and many returning players for next year made this year valuable, even though they may have not won too much. Hopefully with the experience the team gains this year we will be able to see Benilde carry on its winning tradition. Scores Varsity Baseball: 6-12. Scores (Benilde, Opponent): (1, St. Thomas 4) (1, St. Agnes 2) (2, Cretin 0) (4, Hill 8) (4, St. Bernards 8) (0, De La Salle 4) (12, St. Thomas 4) (6, Grace 10) (2, Brady 10) (2, Cretin 3) (1, Hill 9) (6, St. Agnes 7) (1, BradyS) (3, St. Bernards 2) (2, De La Salle 0) (4, Grace 5) (5, Minnehaha 4) (4, Mpls, Lutheran 6). No. 1 in Regional . State (1, New Ulm 2) STANDING (L TO R): T. Grace, J. Minnich, J. Mandile, G. Scanlon, J. Sencscall, C. Pattock, J. Cassady, J. Reiser, C. Foley, T. Sellner, M. Schlink, M. Bowler, Coach Larry Fronczak. KNEELING (L TO R): G. Reger, K. Sclle, J. Matthews, L. Hart, R. Fraser, J. Pyzdrowski, T. Johnson. 141 142 Track This year's track team has proved to be one of the stronger teams around Bcnildc in the past few years. Led by the distance team Benilde won all but two meets which were lost by a small margin. Those two losses, 1U11 and St. Thomas, knocked Benilde out of a three way tic for first place. Mark Craham got better and better as the season went along and he still holds the record for the one-mile and two-mile run. Other strong long distance runners were Jeff Kelly, Rick Francis, Jim Clifford, and Tom Fashant. Rick and Jim will be back stronger than ever next year. The sprint medley team set a new conference mark and Jim Dalsin set another record in the pole vault event. The hurdlers and the weight men were reasons that the team was so successful this season. We'll be looking forward to another strong team next year under the able coaching staff of Bcnildc. Scores Track; 6-2 (Benilde, Opponent): (81, Cretin 47) (111, St. Agnes 17) (71, Grace 60) (79Brady 51 ) (59, Hill 73) (62 St. Thomas 70) (10 , De La Salle 30 ) (85, St. Bernard 47) Tennis After losing the first match of the season, the tennis team found the right combination and finished the season strong. They were beaten only by St. Thomas and Cretin. Jeff Swcctser was strong at first singles and reached the semi-finals in the state meet. The singles competition was filled out by Pete Roche ford and Richard Kowalsky. The doubles teams were Brian Kretsch and Bob Bangasser also George Hoedeman and Paul Hocdeman. The team had an excellent corps of players, most of whom will all be returning next season. They all worked hard this year and this is evidence that they will be back stronger then ever next year. You’ll be hearing great tilings about the tennis team next season. Scores Tennis: 6-3. Scores (Benilde, Opponent): (1, St. Thomas 4) (5, St. Agnes 0) (4, Hill 1) (4, De La Salle I) (2, Cretin 3)(1, St. Thomas 4) (4, St. Agnesi) (5, Hill 0) (3, Dc La Salle 1) Jeff Sweetser made finals at the New Ulm tournament. BACK ROW (L TO R): Coach Mr. Ryan, G. Anderson, J. Nalezny, R. Bangasser, R. Kowalski, J. Sweetser, FRONT ROW (L TO Ry. T. Wuest, J. Demar, T. Schunk, G. Hoedeman. 144 Golf This year the golf team began the season with a crushing defeat by Cretin. After their first game the team completely turned around and took command of the CCC. Following that initial loss they won 8 games and only lost one. The reason for such a good record was the abundance of experience on the team, including four lettermen cocaptains Tom Young and Gary Bartlett. The third spot on the four-man varsity roster was filled by junior Dan Miller. Throughout the year the fourth spot switched hands. Chuck Gross played well in the spot at the beginning of the season, but by the end of the season Tim MacDonald replaced Gross. Bartlett and Young played consistently throughout the year, in fact they both made the all-conference team. The 1973 season looks like a building year because of lack of experience. Scores Golf: 8-2. Scores (Benilde, Opponent): (1, Cretin 7) (71, Brady W5, Grace 4) f7J, Hill 4) (5, St. Aenes 3) (4$, Cretin 3j)(7J, Brady 1) (2$, St. Thomas Sf) (8, De La Salle 0) (51, St. Agnes 2 ) BACK ROW (L TO R): Coach Mr. Kondrak, J. Ncuberger, J. Nolan, C. Gross, B. Hessling, T. MacDonald, FRONT ROW (L TO R): D. Miller, T. Young, B. Nolan, G. Bartlett. 145 Student Council Elections The overriding theme of the 1972 Benilde Student Council Elections was school pride (or lack of it). Campaigning was different from previous years with campaign speeches being restricted to the Student Union during Uie break periods. An exception to this new rule was made on Friday, the concluding day of the elections, when candidates were allowed into classrooms during the morning. Results of the Executive Board Elections are as follows: Dan Larkin, President; Jim Wolf, 1st Vice-President; Jim Urbanck, 2nd Vice-President; Mike Prcmo, Secretary; John Scherer, Treasurer; George Hoedeman, Commissioner of Academic Affairs; Joe Larkin, Commissioner of Student Activities; Pete Rochcford, Commissioner of Freshmen Activities; Jay Michaud, Commissioner of Publications; Mike Karels, Committee Co-ordinater. Results of Class President Elections are as follows: F.d Hartle, Sophomore Class President; Randy Jenko, Junior Class President; Tim Shields, Senior Class President. 146 Prom On May 20th, the Benilde Junior-Senior Prom was held in the Hall of States in the Leamington Hotel in beautiful downtown Minneapolis. The tickets were six dollars per couple for the enjoyable evening. The location of the dance was changed this year from the usual decorated gym and student union because of the objections of the administration and that many Seniors expressed the point that the atmosphere of the gym is just too drab. Co-chairman Jim Urbanek and Tim Shields along with Student Council president Mark Graham arranged for the band Purple Haze and contracted Scherling-Pletsch to take the pictures. About 80 couples attended the gala affair and a good time was had by all. A job well done. Many Seniors will remember that night for a long time to come. 147 Graduation On May 23, 1972, one-hundred and fourty seven seniors graduated from Benilde I ligh School. They departed with fond memories, indifference, and relief at finally having completed their High School education. This is only one step in the ladder of life as many will be going on to college or trade school. Final exams were given May 18-19, the Baccalaureate Mass was held May 22 with the Senior Breakfast following, and the graduation ceremonies were held the next night. The keynote address was given by The Reverend John Roach, Auxilliary Bishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis. After his speech, one by one the names of the proud seniors were read off and they received their diplomas and took a graceful bow. This years seniors will be remembered for a long time to come. NOTE: All pictures on this page are courtesy of Mark Williams. 148 The Imaginary Invalid As spring finally arrived, green and glorious, the Bcnilde-St. Margaret’s Drama Club greeted its arrival with the production of “The Imaginary Invalid.” This 18th century satire was presented on April 14 and 15. Authored by a Frenchman named Molicrc, the play is a satire on the medical profession of his time. The plot deals with the wealthy Argan, a devout hypochondriac. and his daughter Angeliquc, who is in love with Cleante. Clcante professes to teach her music as an excuse to be near her, but is obviously unskilled in the fine arts. Argan insists that his daughter marry a man of his own choosing—Thomas, a doctor. Argan would thus be freed of the burden of his unwieldly medical bills. Angelique, loathe to submit to her father’s demands, is aided by the maid Toinette in planning a scene whereby Argan’s wife would be revealed as loving his money more than him. The scene would also show Angelique’s true love and devotion to her father. The scene does take place and Argan. upon discovering the truth, consents to the betrothment of Cleante and Angelique. He then proceeds to become one of the doctors himself. Red Knights holding parts in the play are John Frcnz as Argan. Dan Smieja as Fleurantc, Gary Bartlett as Nonnefoi, Tim Higgins as Cleante. Bill Bono as Thomas, Peter Regan as Bcraldc. and Paul Shallbetter as Purgon. Seniors Jim LeClairc, Mark Coscntino, and Dave Cavanaugh portrayed surgeons. 58 59 Sciences (I. TO R ) Mr. I). Schaeffer Drafting.Computer Science. Aviation and Ground School: Mr. E. Brcault Biology. Mr. P. l.edcr-mann Chemistry: Mr. G. Brusscau Biology. General Science; Mr. M Hcnrickson Physics. General Physics. Electricity Religion I'r. Peregrin Religion 10, Mr I Toohey Religion 9 and 10. I-r Robert Catholicism I and II. Mr P. Kelly Marriage and Sexuality, and Religion in the Seventies Languages (L TO R): Senor Pal Stccbcr -Spanish I, II. HI. IV; Senor Jerry Kondrak Spanish I; Mr. Jim Murphy—Latin I. II. III. IV; Herr Lordcll fcbenstcincr Gcrmanl.il. III. IV. 64 Math (L TO R ): Mr. Ilaidcr Geometry; Mr. M. Henrickson Algebra; Mr. E. Patrias Algebra-Trig., Geometry, and Calculus; Mr. R. Kretsch Algebra and Algebra-Trig; Mr. J. Boufiord Math Analysis. Algebra-Trig, and General Math. 65 Arts (l. TO R): Mr. J. Ryan Humanities. English 12 Honors. Music Literature; Sr. Renee—Drama. Speech 9. 10. Vocabulary Development; Sr. Angela Literature 10. US Writers. Art 9. I. II. Ill; Miss M. Farrell Reading; Mr. R. Janczich Writing, Grammar. Vocabulary; Miss J. Carlson Literature 9. Library; Mr. M. Niedenfuhr Mass Media. Exploring the Film. Creative Writing. US Writers 66 Social Science STANDING: Mr. T.Daly -Current Issues. Latin America. Society and Self, and U.S. Presidents; Mr. L.Fronczak Mideast and U.S.S.R.; Mr. H.Ek Accounting. Business Law. and Business Principals; Mr. W. Ha-ben Power and Personality: Mr. H. Sch-einost -Social Service Training and Addiction; Mrs. J.Flood -Typing. SEATF.D: Mr. J.Joranger Personality Growth. Economics, Political Science, and Psychology. 67 Cooks and Maintenance Men ABOVE (L TO R): Mrs. Christianson. Mrs. Wildins. Mrs. Roscnow. anti Mrs. Mi Williams. AT RIGHT arc Maintenance men Dave Rockwell. Tom Gross, and Joe Rasor. 68 The Administration (L TO R): Mr. Henry Scheinost Guidance Department: Father Arnold Weber Chaplain; Father Burton Bloms Headmaster; Mr. Williams Haben Principal. 69 Boards of Directors and Education Boards of Directors Education Important in making and advising on policy decisions for Benilde are the Boards of Directors and Education. Formulated after “Save Benilde Day” in 1970. the Board of Directors governs and decides over the financial aspects of running Bcnilde-Benedictinc High School. The Board is composed of thirteen members, coming mainly from professions such as law. medicine, business, and finance. The Board is the final authority with regard to financial decisions hut does not maintain absolute authority over the actual running of the school. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. President of the Board is Mr. Peter J. Gilligan; Vice-Presidents are Mr. Robert J. McNulty and Mr. Henry A. Py drowski; Secretary is Mr. Albert Teeter Jr.; and the Treasurer is Mr. Richard K. (iohr. Other members include Mr. Thomas A. Rocheford. Mr. John K. Grogan. Mr. Paul D. Stannard. Mr. George Saycr. Mr. Randall Murphy. Mr. John Lamb. Mr. Thomas Carr, and Past-President Mr. A.C. Reger. The Benilde Board of Education functions mainly as an advisory group, aiding the Bcnedectincs and Father Burton in making decisions regarding school matters other than financial, and meets four times during the year. It also maintains committees on various areas such as Philosophy. Recruitment. Curriculum, etc. which meet outside of the general session. Included on the Board arc: Father Burton. Headmaster of Benilde; Mr. William tlahcn. Principal; Sister Marie Herbert. Principal of St. Margaret’s Academy; Mr. Peter Gilligan. Board of Directors Representative; Father Arnold Weber. Benedictine Community representative; Father Arnold Weber, Benedictine Community Representative; Mark Graham. Student Council President; Mr. James Ryan. Faculty Representative; Mr. James Jorager. Faculty Representative; Monsignor Terrence Murphy. President College of St. Thomas; Father Micheal Blccker. President. St. John's University; Mr. Daniel Fiedler, Assistant Principal. Mounds View High School; Mr. Robert Burke, Director of Research. Arch-diocesan Board of Education; Mr. Mrs. Terence Higgins. Freshman Representatives; Dr. Mrs. Joseph Celia, Sophomore Representatives; Mr. Mrs. James Larkin, Junior Representatives; Mr. Mrs. Paul Qualy, Senior Representatives; and Mr. Robert O'Hara Jr.. Alumni Representative. Curriculum Although many arc loath to devote much time to thinking about it. the principal reason one attends Benilde is to receive a high quality education. This year saw a continued growth and expansion of Benilde’s curriculum in an attempt to satisfy the needs of a wider range of students. On the freshman level, courses dealing with Literature, Art. and Music became required an innovation over the standard course structure of previous years. Also offered to the frosh were Speech. Science. Math (Algebra and Geometry). Grammar. Social Studies, f oreign languages. Reading. Physical Lducation, and Religion. All add up to a diverse set of opportunities rarely offered to freshman anywhere. As far as sophomores were concerned, they were almost totally integrated into the course selection program utilized by the upper classes. They were free to choose from the wide-ranging group of Lnglish courses, as well as the traditionally required portion of their curriculum. Although required Religion, Biology, and PI courses were retained, the members of the class of ’74 were left free to satisfy their interests in Aviation. Drafting, Business, Typing. World C ultures. Math. Music. Foreign languages. and Art. The balance of the student population (juniors and seniors) can be considered as one group. W'hilc juniors were offered courses in Albegra and Math Analysis, seniors were offered the total gamut of Math courses with the notable addition of a college level Calculus program. The Religion Department offered courses ranging from Marriage and Sexuality and Catholicism to Religion in the '7()’s and Independent Study. In the Social area, upperclassmen were allowed to choose between varied Cultural and Historical offerings (French Revolution. Power Personality. USSR China. Mideast Africa, and Latin America). Lconomics and Psychology were also offered. Juniors had the opportunity to take Chemistry while seniors were given the choice of Advanced Chemistry or Physics. The Lnglish Department opened the enrollment of all its courses to all upperclassmen, w ith the exception of Lnglish 12-Honors a college level course taught by Jim Ryan. The business sector of the curriculum was represented by offerings in Business Law, Business Principles, and Accounting. Also offered were courses in Aviation. Drafting. and Computer Science. The Foreign Language Department made available French III and IV at St. Margaret’s while full four year programs were offered in German. Latin, and Spanish. Looking towards next year, plans will remain much the same with more innovations in sight. The continuing trend in determining curriculum is to meet the needs of students at all ability levels and fill their postgraduation needs. Band The collection of various talents from Benilde and St. Margaret’s together with its new director. Miss Hagen, has put the band in high standing with Bcnild’s student body. Playing mostly at home Basketball games, these individuals made the games easier to take. The band members, doubtful at first of Miss Hagen's ability as a conductor, quickly abandoned that thought for she created a music style that is rare to any High School band. In other words, they played well. 74 Chess Team (L TO R): Mike Prcmo, Mike Oilman, Tim Daniels. Tom Graff. Pete Aubert. Ted Grey-son. Mark Premo. 75 Glee Club Under the direction of Mr. James Murphy, the Ben-ildc Glee Club conducted another very successful season. Included in the concert schedule were Christmas concerts at two area shopping centers and an exhibition for the whole school. Perhaps the highlight of the season was the trip to Philadelphia. Between April 3 and 6. 40 members of the Glee Club journeyed by car and plane to the “city of brotherly love.’ While in Philadelphia, the group was part of a choir composed of singers from all over the country. Of the many highlights of the season, perhaps the best remembered will be the time Paul Shallbetter did an unannounced duet with the designated soloist. 76 Benilden This year, the Benilden has been in a state of transition. Due to budget cuts, it was reduced in size 10rr and covered in plastic clad paper stock. Because of a labor shortage. Editor Mark Williams and Associate John Walsh were forced to do a majority of the work themselves. Toward the end of the year. John Frenz and Dan Larkin added their talents to help finish the remainder of the work. As a result, the yearbook was completed only one month late. Chicken Little (LTO R): Associate Editor John Walsh and Editor Mark Williams 77 Drama Club The Drama Club changed very little this year. The membership remained the same over the past two years. This year, however, there was surprising support from the formerly dormant senior class. The permanent members arc: John Frcnz, Jeff “Marry Matson. Fred I.ink. Joe Burns, the Kaminski brothers, and Leo Schultz. This group of people always seemed to get the worst jobs and the least thanks which isunique because they did most of the work. They were behind virtually every event which took place at Benilde this year. They worked long hours after school and occassionally slept over night when they had to work late. Words cannot express the the time these people sacrificed to make every dance and play a memorable experience for the rest of the student body. Words can however express gratitude for this group from the students Thanks! Ghost Clubs In Memorial The Bcnildcn would like to commemorate the passing of many of the clubs which formerly influenced the lives of Red Knights. These clubs include: Art and Poster Club Bowling Team Camera Club “Chargers Evaluation Committee German C lub Gymnastics Club Latin Club Legion of Mary Radio Club Rocket and Aeronautics Club Ski Club Shark Squad Remember like old soldiers and plan! managers, old clubs never die they just fade away. Lancer (L TO R) BACK ROW: Dan Wolf. John Holewa. Paul llocdcman. Paul Battaglia, Chris Bales. Pat Daniels. Tim Daniels. Tim Higgins. Pete Aubart. Jim Wolf. MIDDLE ROW: Dan Larkin Editor in Chief, Pat Fredericks. Tim Slepnes. Hume Miller. Larry Harris, and Tom Mikulay. FRONT ROW: John Kilpatrickk, Jeff Swcctser. Pete Roche-ford NOT PICTURED. Joe Burns. John Frenz. Pat Christianson. Jim l.cClairc, Mike Prcrno, Paul Shallbcttcr. Tim Shields. Mark Williams. John Walsh, and Sister Renee Moderator. Student C TOP ROW (L TO R): Jeff Swcctscr - Committee Coordinator; fim Carr -Commissioner of Publications. SECOND ROW: Daniel Larkin—Commissioner of Student Activities; Jim Wolf Commissioner of Academic Affairs. THIRD ROW: MikcGlynn Secretary. FOURTH ROW: Mark Williams Treasurer: Gary Bartlett Commissioner of Freshman Activities; John Schoc-nccker First Vice-President; Dan Wolf Parliamentarian. FIFTH ROW: Mark Graham President; Steve Markuscn Second Vice-President. 81 VARSITY CLUB Director Harold Ek While it is by far the largest of clubs at Benilde, the Varsity Club suffers from a total lack of organization. The club furnishes food and beverages for all “home athletic events and usually sponsors a dance to help provide funds for the year. The money the club raises is used to pay for meals at out-of-town games. The money is also used to help replace old equipment and to buy new uniforms. Due to the efforts of Harold Ek, the club has managed to remain functional— if not a bit unwicldly. The Varsity Club sends an escort to all the formal dances held each year. While the club docs not have any real structure, it does have spirit. The majority of the members arc frequent visitors at the various sporting events held throughout the year. STANDING (L TO R):G. Olson. D. Dczid. P Pyzdrowski. B Punko, M. Malone, J. Reiser. G. Blevins. K. Johnson. J. Clifford. B. Nolan. F. Jordan. T. Wolfe. T. Murphy. S. Suss. E. Holden. P. Salzcr. M. Ring. J. Canady, S. Trebisovsky. J. Michaud MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): T. Hubbard. Mt. Humphries. J. Swcctscr. K. Kiddo. J. Reger. R. Fraser. J. Langaard, S. Samuelson. K. Duffy. T. Linnihan. B. Hcssling. Mk. Humphries. P. Hocdcmann, K. McGrath, M. Fasching, F. Link. D. Jensen. R Francis. T. Glynn. T. Edmond SITTING (L TO R): B Brihan. D. Porctti, J. Malone, D. Fiedler, D. Morlcy. M. Bowler. P. Hanson, G. Volkcnam. M. Gilligan, J. Urbanck. G Bartlett. T Reiser, I.M. Unidentified. J. Bowler, J. Battaglia. B. Ryan. G. Hocdcmann. F. Zimmerman. 82 HIGH SCHOOL BOWL STANDING (L TO R): Mike Glynn. Captain Mark Graham. Dan Wolf. Mark Williams. Mike Premo. The Benilde High School Bowl Team would like to thank Mr. James Ryan for his invaluable aid in preparation for each show. To a man, they feel deep gratitude for his help and the aid of his experience. These sentiments are echoed by most of the other students who have met him in a more conventional class room situation. The editor Coach Jim Ryan 83 FOOTBALL Varsity STANDING (L TO R : C. Bigelow. T. Liddy. J. Senescall. J. Boiler. J. Vichman. D. Poretti. J. Malone. B. CosgrilT, B Bnhan, P. Strait. J. Riescr. M. Humphries, M. Glynn. K. Lavigne. Coach John Bouf-ford. J. Dalsin, Coach Phil Lcdcrmann. KNEELING (L TO R): Coach Jim Jorangcr. F. Jordan. M. Whelan. B Punko, K. McNamara. J. Suss. G. Scanlon. R. Kciscr. J. Sherer. M. Tarnowski. P. Aubart. J Hannon. SEATED (L TO R): T. Durr. B. Ryan. R. Schwapack. D Fiedler. P Sal cr. K Kiddoo. J. Urbanek. D Deziel. M. Malone, T. Murphy. G. Olson. P. Py drowski. B-Team B-Football: Coaches Pat Patrias and Myron Hcnrickson. MVB John Py drowski; MVL—Joe Nolan; Coaches Award Jim Brihan. Players: J. Py drowski. P. Williams. M. Reiser. D. Harvey, D. Kalgren. W. Harding. A. Patrias. K. Murphy. J. Wines. T. Law. J. Nolan. R. Jenco. M. Jackson. R. Frochling. RF. Spcakman, T. Hromotka. J. Brihan. M. White. M. Keefe. J. Larkin. D. Krmpotich. J. Kinsella, J. Lee. F. Knapp. J. Mattson, J. Nagel. T. Walz, M. Lcnss. D. Trebisovsky. W. Newcombc Manager. FrPelimPn STANDING (L TO R): Coach Tom Toohey I 1 tMllllC.Il T Morin p Schumacher. T. Forby. M. Vieh man. G. Kemp, T. Fast, M. Burt. R. Van Drescck. K. Blevins, P. Enk. R. Reese, M. Mon tour. T. Lutz. T. Miller. A. Pctroski, T. Bousha A. Thclcman. E. Hartle. T. Obric. F. Babcock M. Bramwell. M. Greene, D. TalTe. B. Taber. M Harvey. B. McFee, Coach Mike Laliberte. Coach (Fr.) Burton. KNEELING (L TO R): J. Klein. P. Walters. S. Glynn. M. Boiler, M. Lobajko. R. Schumer, T. Margaritc. T. Wcust. G. Gilligan. J. Gay. C. Hector. S. Everct. K. Lin-nihan. 86 CROSS-COUNTRY Un rcitv TOP ROW L TO R : p Fren T Lin-vaiaitj njhan p Battaglia middle row (L TO Rfc Coach Ron Kretsch. J. Kelly. T. Sdlner, K. Johnson. M. Fasching. T. Fashant, M. Graham. J. Clifford. FRONT ROW (L TO R): J. Frenz, R Francis. J. Michaud, D. Hasten. B-Squad TOP ROW (L TO R): J. Fashant. M McDonald. P O'Keefe. M. Dahl, and D. Johnson. STANDING (L TO R J. Redid , J. Celia. K. Smith. T. Brennan, and J. Michaud. 87 SOCCER VorcitV STANDING (L TO R): Coach Hank V a 1 oilj Schcinost. G. Bartlett. J. Laangard. J. Swcctscr. K. McGrath. T. Higgins. T. Brcnncn. J. Crecdon. G. Sommers. J. Schocnecker, P. Hocdcman, P. Hanson. D. Jenson. C. Hendrickson. G. Volkcn- ant. Manager Jeff Hyldcn. KNEELING (L TO R): S. Trebisovsky. J. Buchanan, T. Glynn. B Dwyer. M. Gohr. C. Foley, F. Link. F. Zimmerman. S. Samuclson, B. Lowell. B. Hessling STANDING (L TO R): J Hetman, B U ‘Jkjuau Link. J. Winters. T. Sweeny. P Dalsin. P. Pellcr. M. Imsdahl. Coach Keith Eugene, T. Sautcr. G. Noll. B. Hessling. P. Brusscau. J, Matthews. G. Dorfner. N. Hatlic, KNEELING (L TO R):C. Phillips. P. Sclle, J. Sawyer, G. Hocdcman. S. Root. J. Ripple, T. Oesterreich, T. Carr. D. McGrath. J. Neuberger. M. Higgings. D. Paquette. 88 BASKETBALL VaTXltV STANDING (L TO R): R Fraser. J. Y a I 311J Lungard. T. Sellncr. B Punko. J. Win- keb. D. Mitchell. S. Dolan. C. Foley. J. Reger, G. Blevins. G. Bartlett. J. Sweet-ser KNEELING (L TO R): Managers Chuck Gross and Ton Collins. B-Squad STANDING (L TO R) J. Nagel. M Reiser, J. Pyrdrowski. J. Nolan. J. Mattson. P. Dalsin. M, Lenss. J. Moore. K. Reger. G. Mitchell. T. Vonhof. P Ha- uka, P. Scllc. M Keefe Freshmen STANDING (L TO R): Manager Paul Keefe. T Wesley. M. Lobejko. J. Sawyer. M. Brain well, B Taber. P Walter. J. Bushey. B. McFcc. T. Miller. B Ruff. T. Margarit. M. Higgins. N. Hatlie, M. Dahl. T. Petroski, J. Gay. 89 HOCKEY VcirQltV STANDING (I. TO Ry Manager Jim V Clifford. J Suss. J. Harvey. 0. Scanlon. J. Sencscal. T. Wolfe. J. Cassady. Dn. Dornscif. J. Urbanck. K. Nugent. Manager John Mundilc. Coaches John Haider and Larry Fronezak.SEATED (L TO Ry S. Trebtsovsky. M. Gohr. M. Gilligan. D. Harvey. P. Hanson. F. Zimmerman. Dv. Dornscif. R. Garni). M. Bowler Cn,.„J STANDING (L TO Ry R Kruse. M OtjUdU Jackson. J. Warren. F. Babcock. G. Dorfner. J. Dwyer. T. Lutz. C. Phillips, D. Trebsovsky, T. Sauter, J. Davenport. C. Showaltcr. J. Coach John Haider, and W.Harding KNEELING (L TO Ry M. Murray. J. Matthews. H. Klosc, P. Pdler. G. Noll. J. Starccvik. G. Kemp. D. Pattee 90 SWIMMING STANDING (L TO R); sG. Olson. W. Nolan. F. Anderson. R. Morley, D. Mor-Icy, M Hal lie, K. Duffy, I . Jackson. Coach Tom Toohcy. L. Harris. T. Ed- mond. and Manager Tom Johnson KNEELING (L TO R): J. Wesley. S Root. J. Mavison. G. Musil. CHEERLEADERS Hockey STANDING (L TO RY. K Hanson. M. Getb. J. Gustafson. C. While KNEELING (L TO R) T. Neuberger. M. Kemp. D. Erickson Basketball STANDING (L TO R): L Humbcutel. V. Locdcrmcicr. M. Lut . J. Fleming. M Dolan KNEELING (L TO R): A Ryan. K. Kalb. J. Chormanski. C. Tholcn. S. Bus hey. 91 WRESTLING V'ircitV STANDING (I. TO R : Coach Mike l.alibcrte. Phil Ledermann KNEELING (L TO R) M ▼ drollj' £. Holden. M. Brink. B Lundberg, D. Dc icl. Mcnlh. G. Miller. T. Hubbard. P. Hoedeman. J. Scherer. E. Jordan. J. Donbrowski. Coach D. Truax, P. Py drowski. T. Stcnglcr. 92 Cn|,,jr| STANDING (I TO R). Coach Mike Laliberte. “kjtjLidU T. Wucsl. G. Johnson. D. TafTic. P. Durkin. T. Law. D. Brink, P. Enck, Manager Mark White KNEELING (L TO R): J Hetman. G. Hoedeman. W Bissoncttc. M. Kond iolka, M. Kurpicr . C. Lee. W. Kelly, and P. MeSwiggen. RECORDS Football Varsity Football: Conference 2 2: Overall 2-6. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (O. St. Cloud Cath. 7) 13. Austin Pacelli 14) (6. Richfield 28)(13. STA 14) 14. DLS 0)(0. Rochester Lourdes 14)(16. Cretin 12) (20. Mill 27) B-Eootball: Overall 4-3. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (26. Grace0)( 16. Blake 0) (44. St. Agnes 6) (8. ST A 12) (6. DLS 12) (12. Cretin 2) (0. Hill 28) Frosh Football: Conference 4-1; Overall 7-1. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (28. Grace 0) (42. St. Bernard s 0) (12. Blake 6) (36. STA 0)(18. Mpls. Lutheran 8)(I6. DLS 6)(12. Cretin 14)(8. Hill 6). Took conference title. Soccer Varsity Soccer: Conference 5-4-1; Overall 9-8-1. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (2. Lindbergh I) (I. Minnehaha 3) (0. Richfield 2)(2. Breck 0)(0, Blake 2)(3. Brady 0)(2. RobbinsdalcO)(l. Cretin0)(I. St. Louis Park 2-O.T. und Penally Kicks) (3. STA I) (0. Kennedy 3)(0. Hill 0) (5.St. John’s0)(3. Breck I)(5. Minnehaha l)(2. Burnsville I)(0. Blake 2)(0. Armstrong 3) B-Soccer: Conference 5-2; Overall 7-7. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (3. Lindbergh 4) (6. Minnehaha 0) (I. Richfield 2) (4. Breck 0) (4. Blake I) (0. Robbinsdale 2) (I. Cretin 2) (0. St. Louis Park 6) (2. Burnsville I)(8. STA 0)(I. Kennedy 2)(6. Breck 0)(2. Minnehaha 3) (2. Blake 0) Took Conference Championship Cross Country Varsity Cross Country: Conference 6-0; Overall 9-1; CCC Champs and No. 2 at State Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (19. Brady 40)(15. S TA 47)(I9. Austin Pacdli 41) (23. Blake 32) (16. Grace 45) (15. DLS 48) (23. Cretin 36) (19. Hill 43) (32. Armstrong 25) (26. Minnetonka 29) B-Cross Country: I-1. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (47. Armstrong 16) (22. Minnetonka 35) No. 2 at Conference “B meet (Cretin 18. Benildc 67. St. Bernard’s 81. Brady 85. DLS 108) Hockey Varsity Hockey: Conference 9-4-1; Overall 14-11-1. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (6. Roch. Mayo 4) (8. St. Bern. 0) (2. DLS 0) (4. Hill 5) (5. Cretin 3) (3. St. Agnes'2) (4. Brady I) (I. SPA 5) (0. Blake 4)(l. D. Cathedral 3) (3. Armstrong 4-O.T.)(2, Robbinsdale 3-O.T.)(4,ST A 4) (4. STA 5) (4. Roosevelt 0) (3. Washburn I) (5. St. Agnes 0) (7. DLS 2) (7. St. Bernards 2) (2. Cretin I) (0. Hill 5) (2. Brady 4) (5. Lourdes 0)(2. SPA I) (2. Hill 5)(2. Brady 4) B-Hockey: Conference 3-4-1; Overall 9- 8 -I. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (3. STA 2) (2. Hill 5) (3. Blake II) (2. Burnsville 3) (2. Armstrong I) (4. DLS 0) (4. Eisenhower 0) (3. St. Agnes 2) (3. STA 3) (0. Hill 4) (I, Hopkins West 5) (2. St. Bernards 4) (4. DLS 0) (2. Burnsville I) (5. Eisenhower I) (2. Holy Trinity 4) (6. Armstrong I) (I. St. Bernards 2) Basketball Varsity Basketball: Conference 1-13; Overall 6-16. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (58. Shattuck 40) (37. STA 51) (54. Hill 71) (70. Chaska G.A. 59) (48. Rochester Lourdes 49) (38. Cretin 61)(55. Austin Pacelli 72) (45. DLS 44) (52. Grace 78) (56. Winona Cotter 68) (53. STA 69) (51. Golden Valley 48) (43. Hill 52) (49. Rochcstrcr 59) (66. St. Cloud Cath. 71) (42. Cretin 60) (83. Shattuck 53) (52. Austin Pacelli 82) (34. DLS 50) (55. Winona 62) Rcgionals: (49. Mpls. Lutheran 40) (29. Grace 58) B-Baskctball: Conference 4-4; Overall 9-11 Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (53. Shattuck 14)(39. STA 38) (40. Hill 33)(79. Chaska 37) (43. Rochester 51) (45. Cretin 71) (52. Austin 72) (47. DLS 61) (45. Grace 49) (41. Winona 35) (50, STA 52) (54. Golden Valley 42) (46. Hill 75) (43. Rochester 48) (40. St. Cloud 57) (49. Cretin 47) (52. Shattuck 33) (52. Austin 54) (44. DLS 42)(46. Winona 49) Frosh Basketball: Conference 2-6; Overall 10-10 (Tournament 2-1). Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (40. STA 38) (45. Hill 47-2 O.T.) (48. Rochester 54) (61. Bradv 59-2 O.T.) (42. Cretin 57)(52. NorthvicwJr. High 51) (33. DLS 50) (52. Grace 58) (58. STA 45) (51. Hill 52) (53. St. Croix Lutheran 29) (66. Eolwcll 34) (43. Cretin 63) (55. Bradv 43) (38. DLS 65)(52. Grace 55) (49. Eden Prairie Jr High 48) Wrestling Varsity Wrestling: Conference 4-5-1; Overall 9-8-1 Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (20. Washburn 31) (25. Cretin 25) (52. Chaska 14) (54. Mpls Lutheran 12) (18. STA 32) (18. Hill 32) (39. Blake 21) (44. Brady 13)(46. Minnehaha 7)(33. Cretin 21)(27. STA 22)(17. Hill 35) (15. St. Cld. Cathedral 34) (34. St. Bernards 25) (18. Grace 33) (27. DLS 34) (45. Brady 17). Tournaments: No. 6 at St.John’s Invitational. No. 6 at Mankato (Holden champion at 138). No. 4 at Cretin (Jordan champion at 180). No 4 at Regional (Holden champion at 138. Jordan champion at 180) B-Wrestling: Confcrcncc 7-1; Overall 12-1-0. Scores (Benildc. Opponent): (39. Washburn 24)(36. Cretin 33)(63. STA 3)(42. Hill I9)(60. Blake 9)(54. Brady 15)(36. Cretin 27)(50. STA I7)(29. Hill30)(30. Grace 27)(36. DLS 12). No. 3 at St. John’s“B” Tourney. 93 STUDENTS Freshmen I or eight years an individual is groping and stumbling through time and space, seek ing a purpose a reason for being. Ibis individual then becomes a phenomenon known as “the freshman. ' As this individual starts to grasp the meaning of life and is introduced to the world around him. he still isn't quite sure of himself, but he tries. As the year progresses, the freshman becomes increasingly aware of what he wants out of life, lie matures. I here are I3X individuals in the freshman department: the class of 1975. I hough it seems remote, these same freshmen will soon be graduating. It remains to be seen whether or not they will participate in and utilize all that Bcniidc has to offer r. Anderson I- Babcock T. Baicr T Bisch M. Bishop k Blevins B Blonigan M Bolter P. Boria M. Brainwcll W. Brownson M. Burl J Bu hc J. Cafarella M. Campbell M Campion M. Carey r. Carr Cranston M Dahl J. Davenport J Davis (j. Dorfner D. Dvorak J. Dvvycr I Dyrhaug P Fgan S I gerer J. l-.lscn C. Fmmer P Enck Ci Everett J l ashant T Fast It I it gerald T. I Icming M. I lore nee D. I orby K (iarrity S (iaskcll I W. (iicsc (i. (iillham S. (ilynn T. (ioolcr M (ircenc M Harris I.. Hartlc M Harvey N. I lathe W Haul man I Ha uka ( Hector W llessling M. Higgins B. Hillstrom D. Hopkins A. Janick G.Johnson J. Johnson L. Jones J. Katlar P. Keefe G. Kemp K. Kcogan J. Klaus J. Klein H. Klosc M. Kond iolka J. Lang J. Lawless M. Le 'dcn D. Linnihan M. Lobijobko T. Ludwig T. Lutz S. Lyon K. Mahal T. Margarit J. Mavison W. McDowell B. Me Fee P. MeSw iggen A. Miller 98 99 G. Miller T. Miller G. Mitchell M. Montour T. Morin Tms. Murphy T. Murphy M. Murray G. Musil D. Oberue P. O’Shaughnessy D. Pattcc P. Pcllncr J. Penaz A. Petroski M. Pollock R. Pouliot M. Premo N. Rasmussen M. Redden R. Reese P. Regan J. Ripple •S. Root R. Ruff 100 T. Sautcr J. Sawyer R. Saycr P. Schumacher R. Schumcr P. Shallbcltcr C. Showalter K. Smith T. Sweeney D. Taafe B. Taber W. Tularc yk M. Taylor A. Thelcmann E. Turnquist R. Vandrasck J. Vennewit M. Viehman J. Viens R. Votava P. Walter T. Weedy J Wesley R. Wolfe G. Wright T. Wuesi missing; W. Walz P. Weber 101 Sophomores If a freshman survives his first year at Benildc, he is raised to the prestigious rank of sophomore. Ironically, the ambitious sophomore quickly forgets his year of ardor and turns on the new frosh with renewed vigor. Occasionally the sophomore, impressed with his omnipotent power, oversteps his bounds and must be reminded by an upper classman of his obvious inferiority. Undaunted, the sophomore begins to become involved in student activities, attend games and dances, and become socially integrated into the Bcnildc Community. 102 S. Beal J. Beck M. Bcltrand S. Boran S. Boucher T. Brennan T. Briggs J. Brihan D. Brink P. Brusscau R. Busch C. Carney D. Carr D. Carroll J. Celia A.Chudyk M. Coffman J. Coleman P. Dalsin P. Daniels D. Dornseif P. Durkin D. Forster P. Franklin P. Frederick R. Froehling M. Graves A. Gross G. Guthrie W. Harding D. Harvey J. Hautman G. Hcrsman J. Hetman G. Hipp 103 I Hirvchcy (i. Mocdcman T. Horton T. Itromatka M Imsdahl M Jackson J. Japs K Jcnco I). Johnson I). Jones R. Kalgrcn S Kaminski M. Karels M Keefe J Kcllc) J. Kelso I) Kilkclly J. Kinsclla F. Knapp B Korkouski I) Krmpotich R Kruse T. Kuhat H Kunerth M Kurpicr G. I ahr J. I.arkin L. I ask os T l aw J. I.cach J. Lee M. Lcnss T. I.idstonc B. Link J. Matthews J. Mattson M McDonald D. McGrath M. Menth J. Michaud J. Moore R. Morlcy P. Mot ko K. Murphy K Myhrc J. Nagel J. Ncubcrgcr W. Newcomb J. Nolan G. Noll K. Nugent T. Ocstcrrcich G. Olmsted J. O’Neil B Osborn D Paquette A. Patrius C. Phillips J. Py drowski R. Quinn 106 E. Regan K. Reger M Reiser J. Renier J. Richey W Rudd T. Sauter J. Scherber M. Schultz S. Schwarz J. Schweiberger P. Sellc D. Smicja S. Smith T. Spartz F. Speakman J. Starccvic J. Stegcr D. Stromseth S. Stuhr D. Trebisovski A. Veches T. Vonhof T. Vriezcn M. Walsh T. Walz D. W'argin J Warren M. White P. Williams 107 J. Wines J. Winters K Woodfill Juniors This year the Junior class seemed to be everywhere, dances, parties, sporting events, and sometimes even at school. On the whole the juniors seemed to work pretty well together as proved by their domination in many of the activities at Benildc such as the Benilden and Lancer-Marscot staffs. The Juniors made up a good portion of the starting teams in many of this years sports and, with the coming of the “Rowdic Squad ', they made it quite evident that they were there. Tradition again seemed to be held with the Juniors being the goof offs of the school with frequent trips to Mac's, Senior invaded parties, and “Pick a lane Mac! In spite of all this it seems that next year s grads have the unity and the spirit to make theirs one of the best classes Benildc has seen. 108 G. Anderson T. Armstrong P. Aubart J. Babcock R. Bangasser P. Barbeau C. Bates C. Battaglia C. Becker K. Beddor K. Behrendt J Best R. Bigelow M. Bowler T. Brennan M. Brink J. Buchanan J. Burns T. Carr J. Clifford T. Collins K. Collver B. Cosgriff W. Creedon R. Crouley T. Daniels M. Decosse J. Demar D. Dc icl J. Donbroski S Dorff I) Dornscif I. Dunn K. Dwyer I I dinnnd W Evans M l icdlcr R Irancis R Eraser J. Erenz J.(iacck ( . Gamroth J.(iardner J i csc M.Gohr C. Gordon T. (irace T Ciraff J Hall R Hamilton J Hannan R Harris I Hart J Harvey D. Hasten M Hatlic T. Hauge M Havel L. Hayek P. Hcaly C. Hendrickson B. Hessling R. Hickey A. Hick ok T. Higgins P. Hoedeman P. Hogan T. Hubbard Mk. Humphries Mi. Humprics M. Husting J. Hylden P.Jackson T. Johnson 111 W. Johnson J. Kaminski N. Kaminski R. Kaster T. Keane W. Kelly K.Kiddoo M. Kilpatrick K. Knacblc J. Knapp J. Kolars T. Kopilchak D. Kormanik A. Kotz P. Kruse J. Langaard C. Lapierre D. Larkin D. Lebens C. Lee P. I.ennandcr K. Levandoski T. Liddy G. l-indgren C. Long W. Lundberg S. Macdonald T. Macdonald M. Malone M.Mankcy 112 J. Maritato T. Martin D. Mason S. McCullum E. McGrath K. McNamara T. McNulty M. McPhcc P. Mcncely T. Mikulay A. Miller D. Miller J. Minnich I). Mitchell J. Nalc .ny D. Nelson T. Nolan G. Oakland L. Offcrman K. O’Neill 113 M. Pulen G. Payne B. Peterson J. Petrie M. Premo B. Punko P. Py drowski C. Regan G. Reger J. Reiser J. Reiter M. Rcubish P. Rochcford M. Rode M. Rucinski R. Ryan S. Samuelson J. Scherer PI. Schocncckcr Phi. Schocncckcr T.Schunk R. Schwappaeh K. Sellc T. Scllner T. Shields 114 J.Sirba T. Slangier T. Stepnes J. Sweeney J. Sweet scr M. Thiel I). Thompson K. Timian M. Tomascak T. T orborg M. Tot kc P. Truan D. Truax P. Tuomistc W. Tyler M. Ullman J. Urbanck J. Ventura G. Volkcnanl M Waters ton G. Weinand M. Williams T Winkcls J. Wolf M. Wolf 115 M. Wright F. Zimmerman Seniors As seniors, you have been through a lot together. While frosh. you coexisted with such “evils” as Bro. George (and his art models). “Q Ball St. Martin, Brian “Peach Flynn, and “floating periods. Do you smile when you think of good ole Mrs. Ziemann? Can you remember those exciting games of volleyball with Bro. Benedict? Rumor had it that his teams fared well because of his finger tip exercises. As sophs, you were led through the wonderous maze of Biology-2 by Bro. Dick and “Foxy Breault. Maybe you were one of those who got sick when your frog was pithed. Meanwhile, men like Mr. “the Major Patrias and Bro. John (?!) did their best to pound triangles and trapezoids into your otherwise square heads. If you were one of the less fortunate, you were returning to Mr. Marton's American History-1 class to learn more about the presidents. If foreign languages interested you, you may have met Hermano Ncftalie. Perhaps you remember his disconcerting “Quiycet!” When Mr. O'Reilly comes to mind, ask yourself whether you ALWAYS considered him a friend. As your third year (hopefully you were a junior rolled around, you were introduced to the Benedictines and to Dunrovin. For many, neither proved to be too exciting. It was a year of discovery for some, the old adage “wine, women and song won out. Others developed a taste for passes signed by Father Bob when they learned that they were as good as gold, but not nearly as heavy. Some of the more crass members of the “Mac's fa' lunch bunch were content to sign their ow n passes with a convincing “TWOR. Had you taken Chemistry, you might have w itnessed one of the famous Keyler-Wolf experiments conducted in the wash trough. Regardless of whether or not you took chemistry, you were sure to have heard Mr. Ledermann gently prod his classes back to the paths of Righteousness by yelling “Shut up! If nothing else, you all have fond memories of “Yogi Fronczak's World Cultures class. Can you still remember Sun-Tran-Dung's famous saying “Why buy milk when cow free? As seniors, you have reached the height of your high school careers. As is usually the case, a rash of “Spring Fever and “Senioritis” has been noted, but treatment has proceeded under the guindance of moderator “Jump'in Jim Jorangcr and his pearls of wisdom (which are laying all over the floor). Before closing, think about Bro. Roger, Mr. Stcnglein. Ma Williams, our faithful nurse Mrs. Reger. Carole Wilson, long drives to Wisconsin. longer drives back. “Pass-around-Pack,” the “House system that never had a solid foundation, Ben'Mar days, Duluth 71. Duluth '72, The “Burton and Lgg“ assembly everv Friday morning in the gym. and a host of other little things. Congratulations for having stuck it out for 4 years, and good luck. Frank Anderson Mark Anderson Dennis Aver beck Gary Bartlett Jeff Battaglia Mike Bauer John Beck Joe Bcthkc Jeff Bikik Gary Blanchette Greg Blevins Glen Bocgc 1 16 Joe Boiler James Bortelussi Greg Brclson Robert Burham Tom Burns Daniel Busch George Carney Stephen Carr Thomas Carr John Cassady Dave Cavanaugh Tim Cavunaugh Patrick Christenson M ichacl Christiansen Richard Conlin Mark Cosentino James Dalsin Thomas Day Daniel Delmorc Steve Dolan Mat Dorfher Kevin Duffy Brian English Kevin Farrell Mike Fasching 117 Thomas Fashant Dan Fiedler Tim Firnstahl Joe Flcischackcr Charles Foley Thomas Frank Pcier Frenz John Frenkel Mark Gilligan Michael Gilligan Patrick Gleason Michael Glynn Mark Graham Charles Gross Greg Guelder Michcal Hagen Peter Hanson Stephen Hcaly R. Emmet Holden John Holewa 118 119 Gregory Kaminski Robert Reiser Jeff Kelly John Kcnneiick Paul Kcvmcr John KM kelly John Kilpatrick Joseph Knacblc Gregory Knapp 120 Michcal Knopik Richard Kowalski Brian Rrclsch Patrick Kriskc Paul Krmpotich Dan l.ang Kevin Lavigne Thomas Lawless James l.aclairc Gregory Linhoff Frederick Link Thomas Linnihan Bruce Lowell Michael Lucore j y Earle Luikens Douglas Lundberg Charles Lutz Gerald Malone John Mandile Edward Marben Steven Markusen Kevin McGrath Robert Mendenhall Raymond Merz George Monson David Morley Joseph Motzko Thomas Motzko Michcal Mullin Patrick Murphy Timothy Murphy Micheal Neater John Nimehuk William Nolan Steven Noll 122 Stephen Noll Gary Olson Gregory Olson Thomas O'Meara Patrick Patrias Timothy Patterson Christopher Puttock Mark Pherson Mark Phillips 123 David Poretti Stephen Qualy Stephen Quinn Mark Renter Id ward Ring Mark Ring Terrence Roach Charles Rudd Daniel Russell Michael Sal cr Patrick Sal cr Ciary Scanlon Michael Schlink John Schoenecker L eo Schultz John Senescall Thomas Shackle David Simpson Joseph Smith (ireg Sommers Michael Stannard Robert Steger Paul Strait James Suddcndorf John Suss Michael Tarnowski Scott Tiber Stephen Trebisovsky Gan Turgeon Frederick Ventura Thomas Vcsovitch John Viehman John Walsh Greg Warren Michael W helan Mark Williams Paul Winters Daniel Wolf Thomas Wolfe Thomas Young Senior Life— A Pictoral Essay 129 130 131 Senior Index Frank Anderson Swimming 1-4 (Captain 4); Varsity club 3.4; Drama I; Band 1-4; (President 3.4); Student Council 3.4 Mark Anderson Drinking Team 1-4; Student Council 3: Poker Team 4 Dennis Aver beck Football 1.2; Hockey 1.2; Student Council 1.2 Gary Bartlett Football I; Basketball 1-4; Golf 1-4; Soccer 4; Varsity Club 1-4; Student Council 4; Poor Children’s X-mas Party 3.4 Jeffrey Battaglia Hockey I; Cross Country I; Glee Club 1.2; Drama Club 2.3 Michael Bauer John Beck Band 1-4 Joseph Bethke Jeff Bileik Football I; Student Council I Gary Blanchette Gregory Blevins Track I; Baseball 2; Football 1-3; Basketball 1-4 Glen Boege Joseph Boiler Wrestling I; Football 1-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council 4; Poor Children's X-mas Party 4 James Bortolussi Track I Gregory Bretson Track 2-4 Robert Brihan Football 4 Thomas Burns Soccer I; Baseball 2; Alcoholic 3.4 Daniel Busch Football 2.3 George Carney Soccer 1-3; Student Council 2; Poor Children's X-mas Party 2.3; Glee Club 4; Philadelphia 4 Stephen Carr Soccer 2.3; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council 1.2 Thomas Carr Wrestling 1.2; Student Council I John Cassady Hockey 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Varsity Club 3.4 David Cavanaugh Timothy Cavanaugh Poor Children's X-mas Party 1-4: Decorations 3.4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4 Patrick Christenson Track 1,2; Lancer 4; National Honor Society 3.4; Society of Outstanding American High School Students 3.4 Michael Christiansen Track 1.2; Wrestling 2; Lancer 3; Student Council 3 Richard Conlin Mark Cosentino Fan in the stands 1.3,4 James Dalsin Football 1-4; Wrestling 1-3; Track 1-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council 3.4 Thomas Day Daniel Dclmorc Public Relations I; Student Council 2.3; Cheerleader 3; Glee Club I. 3.4 Steven Dolan Football 1-3; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Glee Club 3.4 (Secretary 3. President 4); Public Relations 1.2; Poor Children's X-mas Party 2-4; Student Council 1-4; National Honor Society 3.4; Bcnildcn 4 Matthew Dorfner Hockey 2 Kevin Duffy Swimming 1-4; Track 2; Varsity Club 3.4; Band 1-4 Brian hnglish Wrestling 1.2; Track 3; Varsity Club 3.4; Lancer I. Kevin Farrell Art and Poster Club 1.2 Michael Fasching Crosscountry 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; Varsity Club 1-4; Student Council 4 Tom Fashant 132 Crosscountry 1-4;Track 1-4; Varsity Club 3.4 Daniel Fiedler Swimming I; Track 2.3; Football 1-4; Student Council 3.4 (F.xccutivc Board 3) Timonthy Firnstahl Football 1-3; Varsity Club 3.4; Class President 4 Joseph Flcischackcr Charles Foley Football I; Soccer 2-4; Basketball 2.4; Baseball 2-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Poor Children's X mas Party 3.4; Glee Club 4; Drama 4; Student Council 4 Thomas Frank Track 2-4; Varsity Club 2-4; Glee Club I Peter Fren Basketball I;Cross Country 1.2.4; Track 1-4; Band 2-4; Glee Club 1-4 John Frenzel Swimming I; Track 2; Student Council 1.3; Glee Club 1-4; National Honor Society Mark Gilligan Basketball I; Baseball 1.2; Drama 3.4 Michael Gilligan Track I; Football 1.2; Hockey 1-4; Varsity Cluyb4; Drama 3.4; Glee Club 4 Patrick Gleason Druma Club 1-4 Michael Glynn Football 1-4; Track 1-4; Varsity Club 2-4; Student Council 1-4 (Secretary 4); National Honor Society Mark Graham Football I; Cross Country 2-4; Basketball 1-3: Track 1-4; Student Council 2-4; National Merit Scholar Charles Gross Greg Gucttlcr Track 2 Michael Hagen Football 1.2 Peter Hanson Hockey 1-4; Soccer 2,4; Varsity Club 3.4 Joe Harvey Hockey 1-4; Varsity Club 2-4 Baseball 4; Glee Club 3 R. Flmmct Holden Track I; Tennis 2; Wrestling 1-4; Varsity Clyb 3.4; Glee Club 4 John Holewa Crosscountry 2.3: Debate N3rStudent Council 1-4; National Honor Society 3.4; High School Bowl; Lancer 4; Curriculum Committee Greg Hull Track I; Cross Country 2.3; Varsity Club 2-4; Public Relations I; Senior Hockey 4 Dean Jenson Football I;Soccer4; Track 1-4 Charles Jewett Crosscountry 1.3; Basketball 1-4; Track 1.2 Keith Johnson Football I; Cross Country 2-4; Basketball 2; Track 1-4; Varsity Club 3,4; National Honor Society Mark Johnson Track 1.2: Cross Country 2 Francis Jordan Football 1-4; Wrestling 1-4; Varsity Club 2-4 Gregory Kaminski Chorus I-4; Stage Crew 3.4 Marian Kapaun Duluth 4 Robert Keiser Football 1-4; Wrestling I; Track 3.4; Baseball I; Varsity Club 3.4 Jeffrey Kelly John Kennefiek Crosscountry 1.2; Basketball 1.2:Track 1-3; Varsity Club 2-4 Paul Key mcr John Kilkclly John Kilpatrick Baseball 3.4; Varsity C lub 3.4; Glee Club 1.3.4; Lancer 3.4 Joseph Knacblc Football 1.2; Baseball 1.2 Gregory Knapp Michael Knopick Richard Kowalsky 133 Stephen Hcaly Tennis 1-4; Varsity Club 2-4; Student Council 2,3; National Honor Society Brian Krctsch Hockey 2; Tennis 2-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council 2-4; l anguage Club 2-4; Duluth 3,4; Glee Club 4; Intra-mural Hockey 3.4; National Honor Society 3.4 Patrick Kriskc Paul Krmpotich Daniel Lang Chess Club 4; National Honor Society Bruiser Larew Football 1-4; Kevin l.avignc Football 1-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council 3.4 Thomas Lawless Track 1,2; Glee Club I James l.cclairc Glee Cluyb 2.4; Lancer 3,4; Literary Maga inc 2,4; Poor Children's X-mas Party 3.4; Drama 4 Gregory LinhofT Frederick Link Soccer 2-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Glee Club 1-4 (Officer 3.4); Drama 3.4; Foreign Language Club 1,2 Thomas l.innihan Track 1-4; Cross Country 2-4; Basketball 2; Varsity Clyub 3.4; National Honor Society 3.4 Bruce Lowell Football 1.2; Soccer 3.4 Michael Lucorc Track 1-4 Farlc Luikens Soccer I; Basketball I; Glee Club 1-4; Intra-murals 1-3 Douglas Lundberg Charles Lutz Debate 1-3: Honor Student Gerald Malone Basketball 1.2; Football 4; Varsity Club 4; Glee Club 3,4; Intra-murals 3.4; Foreign Language 1,2 John Mandile Baseball 1-4; Hockey 2.4; Varsily Club 3.4 Fdward Marben Glee Club I; Student Council 2: Intra-murals 1-4 Steven Markusen Soccer 1.2: Student Council 1.2.4 Kevin McGrath Basketball 1.2; Football I; Baseball 1-3: Soccer 4; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council 2; Speech 1.2; Intra-murals 1-4; 1 anguage Club 1-4; National Honor Society Robert Mendenhall Soccer 2; Track 1-4; Student Council 3 Raymond Mcr Baseball 2-4; Class President 3 George Monson David Morlcy Swimming 1-4; Varsity Club 3,4; Student Council 2: Honor Roll 1-4; Poor Children's X-mas Party 3.4 Joseph Mot ko Thomas Mot ko Michael Mullin Glee Club I Pat Murphy Timothy Murphy Football 1-4; Swimming 1-3: Track 1-4: Golf 1.2; Varsity Club 2-4; Student Council 1-3 Michael Nestor John Nimchuck William Nolan Swimming 2-4; Soccer 3; Golf 2-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council 1-3 Stephen Noll Track I; Glee Club I Gary Olson Football 1-4; Track 2.4; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council 1.2 Gregory Olson Swimming 1-4 (Captain 4); Track 1-4; Cross Country 2; Football 3; Varsity Club 3.4; Glee Club 4; Student Council 3 Thomas O'Meara Patrick Patrias Timothy Patterson Patrick Salzcr Mixed Chorus 4; Ben-Mar 4 Football 1.4; Varsity Club 4; Student Council Christopher Pattock Baseball 1,2.4; Student Council 1-4 Mark Phcrson Mark Phillips Swimming I; Football 2-4; Glee Club 1-4 David Porctti Football 1-4; Wrestling (mgr.) 3; Varsity Club 3,4; Student Council I Stephen Qualy Soccer 2.3 Stephen Quinn Gay Club 1-4; Duluth 3; Belter known as “Guber Mark Renier Student Council 2.4 F.dward Ring Mark Ring Wrestling 2.3; Varsity Club 2-4; Arm Wrestling 2 Terrence Roach Drinking Team 3.4 Charles Rudd Drinking Team 3.4 Daniel Russell Soccer 1-3 Michael Salzer Gary Scanlon Football 1-4; Hockey 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Barsity Club 1-4 Michael Schlink Baseball 1-4 John Schoencckcr Football I; Soccer 2-4; Track 1.2.4; Student Council 3.4 (hxccutivc Board 4) Leo Schultz Track 2-4; Glee Club 1; Drama 3,4 John Sencscall Football 1-4; Hockey 1-4; Baseball 2-4; Varsity Club 2-4 Thomas Shackle Student Council 2.3; Drama 4; Glee Club 4; Language Club I -4 David Simpson Track 2-4 Joseph Smith Greg Sommers Football I; Basketball 1.2; Soccer 2.4; Cross Country 3; Track 2-4; Varsity Club 3.4; Student Council I -4; Glee Club 4 Michael Stannard Duluth 3; Red Knight's 4 Robert Sieger Paul Strait Football 1-4; Basketball 1.2; Baseball 1-4; Varsity Club 3.4 135 James Suddendorf Glee Club I; Student Council 1,2 John Suss Hockey 1-4; Football 1-4; Track 1.3.4; Varsity Club 2-4; National Honor Society Michael Tarnowski Football 4 Scott Tiber Skipping 4 Steve Trebisovsky Hockey 1-4; Soccer 2-4; Varsity Club 3,4; Hroomball 3.4; Rowdies 4 Gary Turgeon Hockey 1,2; Track 1-3; Home Room Officer 2.4; Freedom Rider 4 Frederick Ventura Track 1,2; Cross Country I; Wrestling 1-3; Student Council 1-4; Broomball 3; Rowdic 4; Drinking Team 3.4; Duluth 3.4; Philadelphia 4; Sauna 4 (Pew !) Thomas Vcsovitch John Vichman Football 2-4; Wrestling I; Varsity Club 3.4 John Walsh Drama I-4; Chorus 1.3.4; Student Council 1,2; l ancer 2-4. Bcnildcn 2-4 Gregory Warren Mag Weber Michael Whelan Football 1-4; Track 1,2; Varsity Club 3.4; Home Room President 1-4 Mark Williams Swimming 2: Varsity Club 2-4; l.anccr 3,4; Bcnildcn 3.4; (Fditor 4); Student Council 3.4 (Treasurer 4); Duluth 3.4; Marian Kapaun4; National Merit Scholar Commendation Paul Winters Student Council 1.4; Glee Club 4; H.R. Vice-President 3 Daniel Wolf Lancer 4; Student Council 3.4; National Honor Society 3.4; National Merit Scholar 4; Boy’s State 3 Thomas Wolfe Hockey 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Varsity Club 3.4 Thomas Young Golf 1-4 (Captain 4); Varsity Club 2-4; Student Council 2.3; Cheer-leading 4 Biggest Smoker ........................................Brian Lnglish Best Looking ...........Greg Blevins and Steve Dreamboy Dolan Biggest Drinker .......................Paul Strait and John Viehman Biggest Brown .........................................John Scncscall Most Popular ...................Keith Johnson 3nd Greg Sommers Best Athlete ..........................................John Suss Biggest Goof-off.......................................Steve Quinn Most Talented..........................................Frank Anderson Biggest Lover ..........................................Tim Firnstahl Best Sense of Humor .............................................John Kcnncfick Most Likely to Succcd............................................Mark Graham Most Intelligent .......................................Dan Wolf Most Leadership .......................................Mark Graham Most School Spirit .............Greg Sommers anti Gary Bartlett Most Ambitous .........................................Steve Dolan Best Dressed ............................................MikeStannard Favorite Girl's School .......................................Bcnifdc Most Active ...........................................Steve Dolan Best Party .....................Paul Strait's and Dennis Avcrbcck’s Skipped the Most............................................BobSteger Best Movie.....................................................PHOEBE Best T V. Show ................................ALL IN THE FAMILY Best Song ............................................ Going Home” Most Sociable................................................... Gary Bartlett Typical Senior ........................................Kevin Lavigne Quietest ..............................................Steve Noll Favorite Sport ................................................Hockey Sleepiest .........................................John Viehman Biggest Freak ...........................................Steve Carr Biggest Rowdy............................................Rod Kaiser Biggest B.S.cr.....................................John Vichman 136 The Senior Class Poll While CHANGE may have characterized the '70-'7l school season, EVOLUTION appears to best describe the ’71-’72 school year. This year. Benilde has not experienced any major changes. Nevertheless, a multitude of minor changes have improved the relationship between the school and its students. These changes have served to mold Benilde to each student treating him as an individual. Some of them reflect a change in emphasis. Formerly, the school assumed responsibilit lor each student's appearance. The newly revised dress code places the burden of cleanliness and neatness on each student and his parents. This gives each student the chance to show his responsibility. Traditionally, academic programs in high schools have given a minimum of choice and a maximum of conformity. Once again, evolutionary change is evident at Benilde. The curriculum has been expanded in almost all fields. Courses are offered in Art. Music Literature. Humanities (a study of great music and art), and Mass Media. The math department offers a 5 year program of mathematics (algebra, geometry. Algebra-Trig, Math A-nalysis. and Calculus); the sciences are represented by numerous courses in Biology. Chemistry, and Physics.Thc Religion department offers instruction in basic theology, modern concepts of religion, and marriage. The social sciences provide the opportunity to learn about History. Psychology. Economics, and Current Issuess (drug abuse, conscription, crime and punishment, welfare, and international politics). A trimester system was instituted this year. The school year was divided into 3 trimesters, as opposed to the traditional 2 semester system. The trimester system allowed students not taking full year courses to sample the many opportunities available to them. With the arrival of the third trimester, several innovations were unvcilled. The class scheduling was arranged to allow 3-30 minute periods during the middle of the day for students to eat lunch, study, meet new friends, and participate in intra-mural athletic programs. During this 90 minute period, the senior class was granted “open campus. They were free to come and go as. they pleased. For many, this was nothing new. Throughout the year, these crafty souls had grown accustomed to eating at MacDonald's, Bridgcman's. Beck’s. Zapata's, and Arby's. Evolution was also present in other sectors of Benile life. When the Lancer” became the “Lancer-Marscot.” cooperation with St. Margaret's reached a new high point. The paper retained some of its controversial appeal, but became a better mirror of events under the capable leadership of editor Dan Larkin. Interestingly enough, the ladies and gentleman of the editorial staff fought a running battle for space. It seems the St. Margaret’s contingent of the staff felt they were not being given enough space. As a result, they were given more and they used part of it to write about a teacher shaving... life goes on as usual at SM A. Another example of cooperation between the two schools was Ben-Mar. Ben-Mar featured two days of instruction by talented area artists. One of the biggest events was the community dance. It reflected the “rock n roll” revival which has recently taken place. Duck tails, “tee” shirts, leather jackets, and bobby socks were the order of dress. 137 The Year in Review The ’7l- 72 Student C ouncil proved to he disappointing. Only hall of the required number of meetings were held, which may reflect a waning interest in student government. One interesting fact was that the Treasurer almost never seemed to know exactly how much money the Council possessed. One person performed exeeption-ally well though. Dan I arkin. Comissioner of Student Activities, provided a large varied programol assemblies, f eatured were an acrobatic group, the only man licensed to own a bald eagle and many other equally unique presentations. The year can hardly be considered successful as far as sports are concerned. Although the Cross Country took their conference and finished second in the State tournament. the rest of the teams experienced “off seasons. While it might be argued that the fans have come to expect too much of their teams, it seems more logical to work doubly hard and bring '’winning ways” back to Bcnilde. I xtra-curricular athletics have become quite popular this season. The faculty had weekly bowling matches with the seniors, as well as occassionally “facing off with junior and senior hockey teams. Broomball experienced a similar upsurge this season. I.VOI IJTION appears to best describe the year because each change that has been made has been calculated to enhance Bcnilde as a learning institution. Used with care, this process could build Bcnilde to an even better learning institution. Farewell As editor, this is undoubtedly the most difficult piece of copy I've had to write all year. Nevertheless. I feel that many of those who read this will benefit from it. so I’ll continue. The policy of this yearbook has been to provide as accurate a picture of Benilde community life as possible. In some respects, we may have failed but I sincerely hope our failures will not detract from anyone’s opinion of the book. Aside from the physical limitations encountered when nine months are compressed into 140 pages, the progress was further hampered by the fact that seemingly no one wanted to join the staff, attend pre-schcdulcd meetings, or turn in photographs for publication. Quite honestly, I became quite discouraged. Had John Walsh not taken over for a short time, I doubt that there would even be a yearbook today. While there was no one who was always there to help, Paul Battaglia, John Frenz, and Dan l.akrin did a fine job. I would like to add a special thanks to Dan, because he managed to write many of the articles we needed with only two days notice. He consistently turned out good “copy. In many ways, this yearbook will be memorable. Through my photography. I’ve tried to capture the elusive “spirit of Benilde. I believe I may have succeeded. 1 apologize to those who will be angered by the lack of “captions under each picture, but for reasons involving psychological distance, layout styling, and time. I was unable to name every picture. Had more of you been on the staff and offered help and suggestions. I would have been happy to follow your wishes. This book is, first and foremost, your book. I have tried to include every facet of life experienced this past year. I hope everyone will be able to overlook some of its shortcomings and be proud of this book. In closing. I’d like to thank Paul Battaglia, Dellarson Studios. John Frenz, Dan Larkins, and John Walsh for their aid. Similarly. I appreciate Tim Lutz's aid in labeling pictures and Louise Covert's help in typing the copy. I would also like to give special thanks to Sister Angela Schmaltz, my moderator, for her patience and valuable assistance. Finally, although I am unsure of any precedent, I would like to dedicate my contributions to the book to N.F. and M.K., who have helped me immeasurably. Mark Williams, Editor Photo Credits Photo Credits: Walsh (4.7.11.24.26.27.29.58.59.68. 69.74.88.111.115): Dellarson Studios (32.37.38.39. 48.49.91.92.114.121); Battaglia (12.21.109.110.113): Shields (33.34); Haider 90; Harris 91; Williams the balance of the photography. Bye! 140 • ’ t
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