Bishop Forest High School - Silvascope Yearbook (Schulenburg, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1969 volume:

;'Dedication Look up, Senior Parents! Look up with pride, for this Silvascope is dedicated to you. Also dedicated to you are your children, we the Seniors of 1969, who are forever indebted for the eighteen sometimes try- ing, but always unforgettable, years you have given us. So page through this book and enjoy with us gold- en memories of times we have shared, if not in body, in thought. And when you have completed this little excursion revisiting our senior year, a journey we hope you will often retake, look up with pride!! You have contributed immeasurably to its precious es- sence. Administration MOST REVEREND STEPHEN A. LEVEN D.D., PhD., V.G. Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio MOST REVEREND ROBERT E. LUCEY S.TX . Archbishop of San Antonio REVEREND JAMES BRUNNER Superintendent of Schools 4 Sister Antoinette: Principal, Religion II, Book- keeping, Typing, Student Council Sponsor Father O’Gorman: Counselor, Religion, Latin II, P.E. Mrs. Sparks: English I, II, World History, Year- book Sponsor, Sophomore Sponsor Sister Valeria: Religion II, Civics, Home- making, Sophomore Sponsor Mr. Cernosek—Biology, Ag. I II, P.E., 4-H, Head coach baseball, Assistant Football coach. Sr. Sophie Anna—Senior sponsor, Span- ish I II, Sociology, Speech, Rei. IV, Librarian George Koehn Mr. Vanek—Junior sponsor, American History, World History, P.E., Head Coach Football Sr. Maxelinda—Freshman sponsor, Algebra I II, Geometry, Religion I P.E. Sr. Marian—Senior sponsor, N.H.S. sponsor, Rei. IV, Physical-Science, Chemistry, Advanced Math, Geometry. Mrs. Bennett—Typing, Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Office Assistant Board of Education OFFICERS: Mr. Norbert Taslcr, Sr. Antoinette, Rev. Janak, Mr. Jerry Kubenka, Mr. T. E. Muras, Mrs. L. A. Wenglar, and Dr. A. J. Watzlavik. Not shown, Mrs. Jack Liesel, and Mr. Seifert. I i Hi-fi ft yPP ff STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: (1. to R.) Donald Kocurek: Vice-President Judy Meyer: Reporter Betty Wick: Secretary Kenneth Berger: President Bobby Schmidt: Treasurer Below, the Student Council Members take time out to pose for their picture. 15 Judy Lux Pat Osina Annual Staff Silvascope Co-editors From 1. to r. Marilyn Dittrich Miranda Machac Judi Hajovsky Jane Vacek Shirley Bohac Jane Hadash Grade Winkler Marietta Mazoch Betty Bryant Connie Heinrich Peggy Lednicky Pat Osina Judy Lux Eileen Sassin Judy Meyer Taking the picture was Al Genzer, Silvascope Photogra- pher 17 President: Julie Herzik Vice Pres: Marilyn Dittrich Secretary: Kathy Wengler Treasurer: Edith Matura Reporter: Deven Rode Parliamentarian: Margie Wick Accompianist: Audrey Janda Choral Officers Our Choral Accompianists Audrey Janda Miranda Machac Judy Lux Donna Klesel Choral Club Boy's 4-M Chapter Pres.—Paul Cernosek Vice-Pres —Glen Holub Sec.—Michael Mazoch Treas.—Kelly Berger Parlaimentarian-James Kubenka Council Delegate—Marcus Kruppa 4-H Sponsor—Frankie J. Cernosek The boy’s 4-H prove to be a group of united effort and interest as shown by their eager looks. 4-M Boy’s The 4H officers and Mr. C. A typical 4H meeting. Mr. Cernosek and his 4H boys. A deep conversation!! Kenneth, Kelly, and Arthur look on as Franklin trims his sheep. 4-H Beau Paul Cernosek 4-H Sweetheart Grade Winkler Qirl’$ 4-H Chapter Betty adds finishing touches to a Christ- mas project. Pres.-Betty Bryant Vice-Pres.—Margie Wick Sec.—Grade Winkler Treas.— Pat Klapuch Re.—Judy Lux Council Delegate—Audri Janda Council Alternate—Ginni Janda Games Chairman-Dorothy Petter Senior Members Dress Revue Winners The 4H girls pose for a picture after touring the H.E. department at U.T. Sophomore and Junior 4H members The officers 'r (r Betty displays salad. TALA OFFICERS Pres-Rita Greek Vice-Pres.-Liz Przyborski Sec.-Treas.—Glenda Antosh Rep-Theresa Kruppa Hist.—Debbie Janda Shown above are the TALA members and Sponsor. fcHl [ V ■ V Convention Delegates Let’s do this right, girls! The Senior Members The National Honor Society members and sponsor assemble for a group picture. MMS. Pres.—Virginia Janda Vice Pres.—Judy Lux Sec.-Miranda Machac Treas.-Douglas Berger Reporter-Gary Rektorik The Pied Pipers? Our band is under the direction of Hebert Klesel. 30 SENIOR MEMBERS (Left to right) Wanda Seifert, Verlyn Frietsch, Betty Bryant, Jane Vacek, Eileen Sassin, Michael Mazoch, Bettye Schobel, Elizabeth Tasler, Judy Lux THIS IS BAND??? As a tribute to Western Day our band is playing in perfect HARMONY!!! 31 Wanna bet they’re lost?? Majorettes ’68-’69 HEAD: Jane Vacek Senior Kay Kubala Junior Donna Blohm Sophomore Claudia Kloesel Sophomore DEVEN RODE Senior leaders ’69 Kangerette Officers President—Audrey Janda Vice-President—Frances Mazoch Secretary-Gracie Winkler Treasurer—Virginia Janda Reporter-Pat Klapuch 1968- ’69 Commanders RANGERETTES FOR 1968-69: Annette Mazoch, Mary Kossa, Annie Kossa, Barbara Hartensteiner, Dorothy Pavlik, Jeanette Janda, Edith Matura, Betty Wick, Brenda Meyer, Susie Gonzales, Barbara Kainer, Norma Sur- man, Jenny Berger, Sally Jilek, Diane Surman, Patsy Klesel, Theresa Kruppa, Audrey Meyer, Kathy Mozoch, Pat Holub, Miranda Machac, Marilyn Dittrich, Pat Klapuch, Cynthia Roeder, Shirley Bohac, Marietta Mazoch, Doris Vana, Geraldine Kossa, Angie Kallus, Linda Klesel; CHEERLEADERS: Sandy Haidusek, Margie Pavlicek, Donna Klesel, Devon Rode, Judy Meyer, Mary Agnes Cernosek; MASCOT: John Langhamer COMMANDERS: Ginni Janda, Frances Mazoch, Gracie Winkler, Audri Janda 37 Senior Kang Front Row: Mary Cernosek, Frances Mazoch, Audri Janda. Edith Matura, Jeanette Janda; Back Row: Annette Mazoch, Gracie Winkler, Annie Kossa, Judy Meyer, Mary Kossa, Deven Rode, Barbara Hartensteiner, Dorothy Pavlik, Ginni Janda. Richard Hollas Quarterback Lettered—3 yrs. Captain —1 yr. Kelly Berger Center Lettered—3 yrs. Captain—1 yr. Glen Holub Left Tackle Lettered—3 yrs. Captain—1 yr. Bobby Schmidt Right Guard Lettered—3 yrs. Mike Bertsch Left End Lettered—3 yrs. Kenneth Berger Left Guard Lettered—2 yrs. 40 Franklin Hudec Left End Lettered-2 yrs. Gary Skalka Right Tackle Lettered—1 yr. Thomas Tofel Right End Lettered—1 yr. Paul Cernosek Right End Lettered-2 yrs. John Rodgers Right Tackle Lettered—2 yrs. 41 Sock-Jt-to- ’Em Dad's flight r- football banquet ALL-STATE ALL-DISTRICT OUTSTANDING LINEMEN COACHES Teddy Vanek: HEAD -football, basketball ASST.-baseball, track Frankie Joe Cernosek: HEAD-baseball ASST.—football, track Kelley Sartain: ASST.-football The band chose Wanda Seifert as Band Sweetheart and Michael Mazoch as Band Beau because of their effort and determina- tion. Because of their leadership and spirit, Mary Cernosek was chosen Football Sweetheart and Glen Holub as Mr. Foot- ball. The Ranger captains and their opponents shake hands, wishing each other luck. Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail will discourage the enthusiastic fans from supporting the mighty RANGERS! Baby, it’s cold outside! coming 68 Due to the hard work of the JUNIORS, the Homecoming festiv- ities of 1968 were a success. The Homecoming Court consisted of: (1. to r.) Sophomores—Claudia Kloesel, Donald Schmidt; Ju- niors-Margie Wick, Douglas Berger; Seniors-Mary Cernosek, Franklin Hudec; last year’s King and Queen—Susie Vacek, Wayne Janecka; and Freshmen—Debbie Janda, Leonard Gabler. Queen Mary Agens Cernosek King Franklin Hudec Princess Margie Wick Prince Douglas Bergei Duchess Claudia Kloesel 52 Duke Donald Schmidt Lady Debbie Janda Lord Leonard Gabler The MIGHTY RANGERS are cheered on to victory!! L. to R. Top: R. Schmidt, D. Kasparek; Mid- dle: A. Genzer, M. Bertsch, K. Berger; Bottom: D. Bohac, R. Hollas, F. Buxkemper. Kneeling, Coach Ted Vanek. L. to R. Top: D. Winkler, A. Genzer; Bottom: D. Bohac, H. Miksch, V. Schlottmann. Forward—Guard Robert Schmidt Forward Senior basketball Players Alfons Genzer Guard Donald Bohac Guard Kelly Berger Guard Donald Kasparek Forward Mike, don’t just stand there, help Rico!! Deven Rode Senior Guard Lettered 4-years Jane Vacek Senior Forward Lettered 1-year 56 Managers: Betty Bryant Judy Lux 57 iMMUlim au an Somebody grab the ball!! It can’t be all that bad Kelly, you’re the CHAMPS!! P. Cernosek: 2nd—880 yd. dash H. Miksch: 2nd-LongJump A. Schobel: 2nd —100 yd. dash 2nd—220 yd. dash 1« Standing (1. to r.): Coach Vanek, P. Cernosek, K. Berger, A. Valicek, H. Miksch, M. Kruppa. B.Gabler, R. Schmidt, R. Hollas, Coach Cernosek; Seated: A. Schobel, K. Barta, R. Barta, D. Schmidt, G. Muel- ler, J. Kubenka, D. Winkler, D. Kocurek. 59 “Baseball” INFIELDERS (1. to r.): D. Bohac, P. Cernosek, M. Bertsch.T. Muras. J. Buxkamper. M. Mazoch. OUTFIELDERS (1. to r.): F. Buxkemper. D. Koucerek. A. Schobel, K. Berger, G. Mueller, R. Kalina, M. Hellrung. K. Barta. PITCHERS: J. Kubenka. R. Hollas. R. Schmidt. D. Schmidt. CATCHERS: R. Hollas. J. Kubenka. R Schmidt. Baseball trophies are proudly displayed! Paul, that trophy looks pretty good, doesn’t it?? Back to the game boys! Don’t worry Coaches! What could they be so interested in??!! 61 Arc you ready, James?? Come on now, somebody has to play! Take it easy Mike! What’s the hurry?? Don’t just sit there! The spirit of BFH is displayed. “Volleyball” “tA” Zeant Back Row (L. to R.): J. Meyer, U. Kalina, E. Matura, M. Herzik; Middle Row: M. Kossa, M. Bell, A. Kossa; Front Row: L. Kubenka, B. Hartensteiner. “K” Zeant Fourth Row (L. to R.): D. Miksch, A. Meyer, C. Roeder; Third Row: V. Frietsch, P. Korenek; Second Row: B. Dittrich, B. Meyer, B. Klesel; First Row: P. Dusek, S. Jilek. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Pres. Jerry Gonzales: Vice-Pres. Debbie Janada; Sec. Isabel Schmidt; Treas. Ernest Vacek; Rep. Robert Krecmer; Home Room Representative Bobby Dean Gresser Mary Jane Balcar John Barta Arlen Berger Kenneth Besetzny Ronnie Chomrad Michael Dittrich Peggy Dusek Leonard Gabler Jerry Gonzales Bobby Dean Gresser Anthony Havelka Barbara Janacek Debbie Janda Sally Jilek Johnathan Kalich Francis Kalina Barbara Klesel Patsy Klesel Dennis Kleiber Patti Korenek 66 Marian Nuendorff LaNell Orsak Robert Pulido Thomas Rainosek Theresa Rerich Isabel Schmidt Susie Schobel Patricia Schrader Anthony Stancik Diana Surman Ernest Vacek Stanley Vacek Cathy Vecera Charles Wagner Charlene Wick SOPHOMORES Sophomore Class Officers: President, Robert Srubar; Vice-President, Marcus Harten- steiner Secretary, Marcia Herzik; Treasurer, Larry Hartensteiner; Reporter, Virginia Berger. Randall Barta Michael Bartosh Virginia Berger Nancy Bertsch Catherine Bittner Donna Blohm Becky Cernoch Beverly Dittrich Leo Dittrich Susie Gonzales Debbie Guenther Sandy Haidusek Ricky Haidusek James Hartensteiner Larry Hartensteiner Mary Hoeinghaus Margaret Janda Frankie Jasek Roy Kalich Ralph Kalina Glen Keller Linda Klesel Geraldine Kossa Carolyn Kristynik Lois Kubenka A penny for your thoughts, Flash. Peggy Lednicky Kathy Mazoch Brenda Meyer Timothy Migl Gary Mikulenka Claudia Kloesel Ricky Mikulenka Diane Miksch Gary Mueller Thomas Muras Michael Ohnheiser Mary Ann Roeder Lois Sassin James Schindler Donald Schmidt Robert Srubar Carol Steinhauser Monica Tait Dennis Thumann Marilyn Vacek Wonder what they’re typing? They seem so interested! 72 They seem to be enjoying lunch! Peggy Vacek Curtis Wazel Betty Wick Daniel Winkler The spirit of the Soph, class rests for a while. The smiling Soph, seem to be looking for trouble! JUNIORS Kenneth Barta Marie Bell Brenda Berger Cathy Berger Douglas Berger Andrew Besetzny Shirley Bohac Felix Buxkemper Marilyn Dittrich Norbert Dittrich Bernard Gabler Patti Gordy Jane Hadash Judi Hajovsky Bernadette Havelka Patricia Holub Alphonse Hermis Barbara Jahn Frankie Janda Tommy Janda Barbara Kainer Ursula Kalina Angeline Kallus Pat Klapuch Bruce Klesel Donna Klesel Donald Kocurek Jimmy Koenig Marcus Kruppa Kay Kubala James Kubenka Yvonne Lesikar Miranda Machac Bennie Marek Marietta Mazoch Audrey Meyer Harlen Miksch Kathy Miksch Margie Pavlicek Dorothy Petter Liz Pryzborski Dennis Rainosek Cynthia Roeder Victor Schlottmann Andy Sc hob el Carolyn Schrader Joan Stryk Norma Surman Patricia Svrcula Alan Valicek A Mid-Summer Night’s D r e a m A night to remember!!!! The first dance!! Prom night begins, finally The crowd mingles President Donna Klesel leads the grandmarch!!!! As a reward for their hard work the Junior class chose Donna Klesel and Bruce Klesel as 1969 Prom Queen and King. Judy Lux and Robert Schmidt, last years royalty made the presentation. Cathy Berger and Donald Kocurek were chosen as Prom Prince and Princess. Also pictured are Betty Bryant and Paul Cernosek, the Prince and Princess from 1968. SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS: President, Kelly Berger; Treasurer, Gary Rektorik; Vice-President, John Buxkamper; Reporter, Deven Rode; Secretary, Janice Berger Motto: Today Decides Tomorrow Colors: Burgundy and Bronze Song: ‘The Impossible Dream” 80 Flower: Bronze Mum What a (food Play Zakes... The Cast of ‘The Mouse That Roared” Assemble. USHERS—Arthur Stancik, Joe Fietsam, Oscar Hermis PROMPTERS-Dolores Vacek, Verlyn Frietsch Three to one? COSTUME COMMITTEE- Wanda Seifert, Grade Winkler, Julie Herzik, Jeanette Janda, Eileen Sassin, Jeanette Anders MAKE-UP COMMITTEE- Patricia Osina, Frances Mazoch, Wanda Seifert, Bettye Schobel What’s the matter, Mike?? PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Annette Mazoch, Liz Tasler, Mildred Henke, Rita Greak, Helen Chaloupka THOUGHTFULNESS-President Kelly Berger presents Sr. Sophie Anna with a bouquet of roses as a symbol of grati- tude on behalf of the seniors. STAGE CREW-Don Bohac, Al Genzer, Ben Bartos, Glen Holub, Paul Cernosek, Lawrence Muir, John Tofel, Ed Jasek TICKET COMMITTEE— Richard Hollas, Mike Bertsch,Gary Rektorik, Michael Vornsand, Gary Gene Skalka DIRECTRESS-Sr. Sophie Anna HEARTY EATERS—Play members were treated after the grand performance. 85 Presenting... Zke Meuse Zhat Roared!! “The “Q-bomb’. . ” ex- plains Prof. Kokintz to the President, Secretary of State, and General Snippet. “All those castles, Tully! They’ll take lost of storming!” says a man of Fenwick on their arri- in New York “I’m afraid it’s war. We’ll sue for peace.” decides the President. “We may have to water the wine!” says Benter to Mountjoy, the ladies-in-waiting, and Glorianna. “Your principles are magnificent! Meanwhile I’ve got to save the Duchy!” Glorianna retorts to Tully. “Stop!! You’ll blow up everything!!!” explodes Kokintz at the Duchess’ request to examine the captured bomb. The prisoners from the U.S. and people of Grand Fenwick look on. Parting Shots- Jnformal... Chow! Dig in! Hi. PARTY The senior home economics students were honored by the other members of the class with a party. Man, look at those drumsticks! SENIOR SUPPER The senior parents pitched in and feted their graduates with a covered dish supper the night before graduation. JEANETTE ANDERS NHS-3,4; Choral-1,2,3; 4 H-3,4; Ca- tholic Rural Life Contest-3; CYO-1,2, 3,4;Treasurer—3,4; Parish May Queen- 2; Sodality-2,3,4; Perfect Attendance Award—2,3; Sr. Play BENEDICT BARTOS 4 H-3,4; Baseball-3; CYO f; Catholic Rural Life Contest-4; District—4; Re- serve Champion Sheep—3; Sr. Play CAROLINE BERGER TALA-1; CYO-1,2,3,4; Spiritual Chairman—4; Choral-1,2,3,4; Librar- ian—4; Sr. Play. Catholic Rural Life Contest—3,4;Thanksgiving Assembly—3 DAVID BERGER Lead role Senior Play: 4-H JANICE BERGER Choral-2,3,4; CYO-1,2,3,4;Class Sec- retary—4; Sr. Play: Parish Outstanding Youth Award; CYO Reporter—3; CYO Secretary—4 KELLY BERGER Football—1,2,3,4; Lettered—2,3,4; All- District—3,4; All-State—4; Tri-Captain — 4; Baseball-1-4; Lettered—2-4; Basket- ball-1-4; Lettered-2-4; Track—3,4; Lettered—3,4; Class Treasurer—1,3; Class President—4; 4-H—1-4; Treasurer — 4; Dairy Production Award—3; CYO— 1-4; Vice-President—4; Student Council—4; Sr. Play; State Dairy Judg- ingTeam—2-4; Boys’ State—3 KENNETH BERGER 4-H-l ,2,3,4; Council Delegate—3; NHS-2-4; CYO—2,3; Track -2; Foot- ball—3,4; Lettered—3,4: All-District—4; Class President—2; Student Council—2, 3; President—4; Catholic Rural Life—3; Sr. Play; Outstanding Teenager—4; Dairy Production Award—2; Agricul- ture Scholastic Award—3,4; State 4-H Dairy Judging Team—2,3,4; Shiner Fall Festival Rep.—4 MIKE BERTSCH Football-1-4; Lettered—1-4; All-Dis- trict—3,4; All-State—4; Basketball —1 -4; Lettered—1-4; All-District—2-4; Track — 2-4; Lettered-2-4; Baseball—1 -4; Let- tered—1 -4; All-State Tournament—4; CYO—1; Sr. Play, Homecoming Repre- sentative—! C 89 HARVEY BESETZNY 4-H—4; CYO—1,2,3,4; Catholic Rural Life Contest—3,4 SYLVESTER BITTNER, JR. 4-H—l ,2,3,4; Grand Champion Swine— 3; Catholic Rural Life Contest—4; Bus Driver—4 DONALD BOHAC Senior Play; Basketball BETTY BRYANT Class Secretary-1,3; Prom Princess-3; NEDT—1; Band-1,2,3,4; Treasurer— 2,3; 4-H—l,2,3,4; Vice-President—3; President-4; Girl-of-the-Year—4; Choral-3,4; TALA-1,2; CYO-2,3; Basketball 1; Manager—4; Volleyball— 2; Catholic Rural Life Essay Contest—1; Sr. Play; Annual Staff, Speech Festi- vals: OLL—3;Trinity—4; Shiner—4; Student Council—4 90 JOHN BUXKAMPER Baseball—3,4; Lettered—3,4; Class Vice- President—4; Sr. Play; Catholic Rural Life Contest—1,3; District—1,3 MARY AGNES CERNOSEK CYO-1,2; Reporter—1; Rangerettes—1, 2,3,4; Cheerleader—2,3; Head—4; TALA-2; Choral-3; NHS-3,4; Student Council Vice-President—3; Volleyball— 2; Football Sweetheart—4; Homecoming Queen—4; Sr. Play;Catholic Rural Life—3; Powder Puff—3; Shiner Fall Festival Representative—4 PAUL CERNOSEK Football—1,2,3,4; Lettered—2,3,4; All- District—4; All-State Honorable Men- tion—4;Track-l,3,4; Lettered—3,4; 3rd in State 880—4: Baseball—3,4; Let- tered—3,4; All-State—3,4; 4-H—1,2,3,4; President—4; 4-H Boy of the Yr.—4; Gold Star Boy—4; State 4-H Roundup— 3; Sr. Play—4; Student Council—1,4; CYO—1,2,3,4; Outstanding Teenager Award—4; Prom Prince—3 HELEN CHALOUPKA CYO—1,2,3,4; Choral—2; TALA—4 91 92 JOE FIETSAM CYO—1,2,3,4; National Educational Development Test Certificate—1; Bus Driver-4; Sr. Play VERLYN FRJETSCH Band—1,2,3,4; Volleyball—4; Baseball- 4; Powderpuff-3; Youth Council—4; Catholic Rural Life Contest—4; Sr. Play ALFONS GENZER CYO—1,2,3,4; Basketball—2,3,4; Let- tered—3,4; NHS—3,4; Silvascope Busi- ness Manager—4; Sr. Play RITA GREAK Choral—2;TALA—1,2,3,4; President—4 BARBARA HARTENSTEINER Rangerettes—1,2,3,4; TALA—1,2; Choral—3,4; Volleyball-3,4; Powder- puff-3; CYO-1,2,3,4; Parish Pres.—2,3; Reporter—4; Deanery Historian—3; Pres.—4; Catholic Rural Life Contest—1, 2,3; Sr. Play MILDRED HENKE 4-H-l; CYO-1,2,3,4; TALA-3,4; Ca- tholic Rural Life Contest—4; Sr. Play OSCAR HERMIS, JR. Track—2,3; Football—3; 4-H—4; Catho- lic Rural Life Contest—2,3,4; CYO—1,2, 3,4; Sr. Play JULIE ANN HERZIK Perfect Attendance Award—1; CYO—1, 2,3,4; Reporter—3; Vice-President—4; Choral-1,2,3,4; President—4; Sodality- 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play RICHARD HOLLAS Football—1,2,3.4; Lettered—1,2,3,4; All-District—3,4; All-State—4; Tri-Cap- tain—4; Basketball-2,3,4; Lettered—2, 3,4; All-District Honorable Mention—4; Track-3,4; Lettcred-3,4; Baseball -1,2, 3,4; Lettered—1,2,3,4; All-State-2,3,4; Student Council—1; Class Treasurer—2; NHS—3,4; CYO—1,2,3,4; Sr. Play GLEN HOLUB Football—1,2,3,4; Lettered—1,2,3,4; Tri-Captain—4; Mr. Football—4; 4-H-l, 2,3,4; Vice-President—4; Sr. Play FRANKLIN HUDEC Football 1,2,3,4; Lettered-2,3,4; Track-2;4-H-l,2,3,4; Boy-of-the- Month—4; Sr. Play; Homecoming King— 4; Student Council—2; Catholic Rural Life Contest—4 AUDREYJANDA Rangerettes—1,2,3,4; Commander—3; Treasurer—3; Head Commander—4; President—4; NHS—2,3,4; Choral—1,2, 3,4; Accompanist-1,2,3,4; Sr. Play; CYO-l,2,3,4;Treasurer-2,3,4; 4-H—2, 3,4; Council Delegate—4; Subject Awards: Music—1; Biology—2;Geome- try-3; Typing-3; TALA-2,3; Student Council—4 JEANETTEJANDA Rangerettes—2,3,4; Volleyball—2; Ca- tholic Rural Life Contest—1,2,3: Sr. Play PATRICK JANDA CYO-1,2,3,4; Catholic Rural Life Con- test—3,4; District Catholic Rural Life — 4; Sr. Play VIRGINIA JANDA Rangerettes—1,2,3,4; Commander—4; Treasurer—4;TALA-2,3; Reporter—2; Vice-President—3; NHS—2,3,4; Presi- dent—4; CYO—1,2,3,4; Vice-President -2; 4-H-l,2,3,4; Choral-1,2,3,4; Sub- ject Awards: Algebra I —1; Algebra II—2; American History—3; Sr. Play EDWARDJASEK 4-H—3,4; Catholic Rural Life Contest — 3,4; Sr. Play 96 MICHAEL KALLUS CYO-1,2,3,4; 4-H J; Sr. Play; Cahtolic Rural Life Contest—4 DONALD KASPAREK Class President—1; Student Council—1; NEDT Award-1; Golf-1,4; NHS-2,3; 4-H—1,2,3.4; 4-H Automotive Award— 3; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Lettered—3,4; Bus Driver—4; Sr. Play DONALD LEE KOBERSKY 4-H—1,2,3,4; Vocational Industrial Clubs of America—3,4; Sergeant-at- Arms 4; Catholic Rural Life Contest — 1,2,3; Subject Award: Agriculture 1 ANNIE KOSSA Choral—1,2,3,4; TALA—2,3,4; Ranger - ettes—1,2,3,4; NHS—3,4; Subject Award: Spanish—3; Volleyball-3,4; Catholic Rural Life—1,2;Sr. Play: TALA State Convention—4; Powder Puff—3; Baseball—4 MARY JANE KOSSA Rangerettes—1 -4; Choral—1 4; TALA — 2-4; TALA State Convention Delegate— 4; NHS—3,4; Sr. Play; Volleyball-3,4; Powder Puff—3; Baseball—4 JUDY LUX Class Pres.-3; NEDT-1; Rangerettes- 1,2; Prom Queen—3; Band—3,4;Trea- surer—4; NHS-2-4; Vice-Pres.—4; 4-H -1-4; Reporter—3,4; TALA—1,2; Sec.— 2; Basketball -1; Manager—4; Volley- ball-2; CYO—1-3; Subject Awards: Religion and Science—1; English—2,3; Latin—3; Freedom’s Challenge—4; Stu- dent Council-3;Girl’s State—3; Silva- scope Co-editor —4; Perfect Atten- dance—1-4; Choral—1-4; Sr. Play; Betty Crocker Award—4 EDITH MATURA Rangerettes—1-4; Choral—3,4; Trea- surer-4; TALA-1,2; CYO-1 -4; Parish Secretary-2,3; President—4; Deanery Secretary—3; Chairman—4; May Queen—3; Parish Outstanding Youth—3; Volleyball —3,4; Powder Puff—3; Cat ho- lic Rural Life-14;Sr. Play ANNETTE MAZOCH Choral—14; Rangerettes-3,4;CYO-l- 4; Catholic Rural Life—4; Sr. Play 97 FRANCES MAZOCH Rangerettes—1,2,3,4; Vice-President —4; Commander -4; Volleyball—2,3; TALA-2; Choral-2,3; CYO-1,2,3; Parish Queen-3; Powder Puff-3; Sr. Play—4; Catholic Rural Life—1,2,3; Parish CYO Reporter—3; Parliamenta- rian—2 MICHAEL MAZOCH Band-1,2,3,4; Beau l; 4-H-l,2,3,4; Secretary-Reporter—4; Class Secreta- ry—2; Student Council—3; National Honor Society—3,4; Baseball-1,4; Let- tered—4; Sr. Play JUDY MEYER Subject Awards: World History—1; Latin I -2; CYO-2,3,4; Choral-3,4; Volleyball—2,3,4; Captain—4; Powder Puff—3; Rangerettes—1-4; Cheer- leader—3,4; NHS—2,3,4; Student Coun- cil Reporter—4; DAR Award-4; Silva- scope Staff—4; Sr. Play; Outstanding Teen GEORGE MURAS CYO—1,2,3,4; 4-H—1,2,3,4; Sr. Play; Catholic Rural Life Contest—3,4 PATRICIA OSINA CYO-1,2,3; Secretary—3; NHS-3,4; Choral-1,2,3,4; Sr. Play; Catholic Rural Life—2; Thanksgiving Assembly—3; Student Council—4; Silvascope Editor— 4 DOROTHY JEAN PAVLIK Rangerettes-2,3,4;Sr. Play;Catholic Rural Life—1,3 JEROME RAINOSEK Catholic Rural Life—4; District 1st Place—4; Track—2,3,4; Lettered—2,3; CYO-1,2,3,4 GARY REKTORIK Class Treasurer—4; National Educational Development Test Certificate—1; NHS 3,4; Reporter—4; CYO—4; Cultur- al Chairman—4; Sr. Play; Golf Team—4 DEVEN RODE Rangerettes—1,2,3.4; Cheerleader-4; CYO—1,2; Subject Award: Religion—1; TALA-2,3; 4-H-2.3; Choral-1,2,3,4; Reporter—4; Sr. Play: NHS—2,3,4; Class Reporter—4; Volleyball-2; Basketball— 1,2,3,4; All-District—4 JOHN RODGERS Football—1,2,3,4; Lettered—4; Base- ball-2; Golf-2,4; 4-H-l ,2,3,4; Sr. Play EILEEN SASSIN Band—1,2,3,4; Sr. Play; Choral—2,3; Silvascope Staff—4; Catholic Rural Life Contest ROBERT SCHMIDT Class Vice—President—1,3; Student Council Treasurer—4; CYO—1,2,3,4: Prom King—3; Homecoming Represen- tative—2; NHS-3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Lettered—2,3,4; All-District—4; All- State Honorable Mention—4; Baseball— 1,2,3,4; Lettered—2,3,4; Co-Captain—4; Basketball -3,4; Lettered -3,4; Track — 3,4; Lettered—3,4; Sr. Play 100 BETTYE SCHOBEL Band—1,2,3,4; Secretary—4; Home- coming Candidate—1; CYO—1,2,3,4; Treasurer—2; Catholic Rural Life Con- test—1,2,3; Choral—3; Sr. Play WANDA SEIFERT Band—1,2,3,4; Drum Major—4; NHS — 3,4; Choral-2,3; CYO-1,2,3; Home- coming Princess—3; Band Sweet- heart—4; Sr. Play; Class Vice-President— 2; Catholic Rural Life Contest—1,2,3 GARY SKALKA CYO—1,2,3,4;Treasurer—4; Football— 4; Lettered—4; Sr. Play; Catholic Rural Life Contest—3 WILLIAM SRUBAR 4-H-3.4; Baseball 3,4; Lettered-3,4; Student Council—4; CYO—1,2,3,4; Pres- ident—4; NHS-2,3,4; Sr. Play ARTHUR RAY STANCIK CYO—1,2; Catholic Rural Life Con- test-3,4; Speech Play-2; Bus Driver-4; Sr. Play ELIZABETH TASLER Band—1,2,3,4; Secretary—3; President — 4; CYO—1,2,3,4; Secretary-2,3; Parish Outstanding CYO Member—3; Deanery Vice-President—4; Spiritual Chairman of Deanery—4; NHS—3,4; Student Coun- cil—4; Choral-3; Catholic Rural Life Contest—4 JOHN TOFEL CYO—1,2,3,4; Parliamentarian—4; 4-H— 2,3,4; Football-1; Catholic Rural Life Contest-3,4; Sr. Play; Bus Driver—3,4 THOMAS TOFEL CYO—1,2,3,4; 4-H-3,4; Sr. Play; Foot- ball—4; Lettered—4; Catholic Rural Life Contest—3,4 DOLORES VACEK Choral—1,2,3; Catholic Rural Life Award—1,2,3; Subject Awards: English—1; Spanish-2; CYO—1,2,3,4; Secretary—2, Vice-President—3; Presi- dent—4; Perfect Attendance—2,3; NHS-4; Sodality-1,2,3,4 JANIE MARIE VACEK Band—1,2,3,4;Twirler—2,3; Head—4; Sr. Play; 4-H—1,2,3; Choral—3; Basket- ball—4; “B”Team Honorary Captain—4 MICHAEL VORNSAND CYO—4; Sr. Play; National Educational Development Test Award—2 KATHLEEN WENGLAR Choral—1,2,3; Vice-President—4; CYO — 1,2,3,4; Vice-President-2,3; Reporter - 4; Sr. Play; Runner-up (first) CYO Deanery May Queen—3 GRACIE WINKLER Rangerettes—1,2,3,4; Secretary—4; Commander-4; CYO-1,2; Choral-1,2, 3,4; Class Reporter-3; 4-H-l ,2,3,4; Secretary—4; Sweetheart—4; Silvascope Staff—4; Powder Puff Football-3; NHS—2,3,4; Senior Play MICHAEL WITHEY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Richard Hollas—Scholarship to Rice University Paul Cemosek—Knights of Columbus scholarship Delores Vacek—Thomas Schobel scholarship. Kenneth Berger—Church Related scholarship. Kelly Berger—Junior Chamber of Commerce scholarship Judy Lux—Texas Education Agency Scholarship, Church Related Scholarship, Scholarship to Rice. Audrey Janda-Scholarship to Church Related college or university in Texas. Annie Kossa—Lyon’s Club Scholarship Honors WESTERN DAY HONOREES Miss Western—Edith Matura Mr. Western—Gary Skalka A HSH Class Winners: Donald Kocurek, Patti Gordy, Jrs.; Ronnie HH Chamrod, Susie Schobcl. Freshmen; Edith Matura, Clary Gene Skalka, Srs.; Monica Tait, Ricky Haidusek, Sophomores Judy Lux —Betty Crocker Future Homemaker of To- morrow Award Glenda Antosh—Top Seller in Recipient — Ad Drive Richard Hollas- signee of Rice University. Agent and Coach Cernosek look on. Judy Meyer—Daughters of American Revolu- tion “Good Citizen” 105 ... and Honors Jane Vacek-Poetry Tro- phy Winner at Shiner Speech Festival The Schulenburg Lions’ dub sponsors an annual Miss Schulen- burg Pageant for high school girls. Bishop Forest is proud of claiming two top winners of 1969. Edith is escorted by Alfons Genzer. Shiner Speech Festival 1st and 2nd place Drama- tic Monolog Betty Bryant and Judy Lux 106 District Catholic Rural Life Contest Winners Miranda Machac, Jerome Rainosek, Ben Bartos, Joan Stryk, LizTasler ... and Manors! 4-H Girl and Boy of the Year '69 Betty Bryant and Paul Cernosek Our Lady of the Lake State Meet Winners Dolores Vacek—Shorthand, 2nd Cyn- thia Roeder-Typing, 2nd ,q- SENIOR AWARDS IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS Deven Rode—Sociology Paul Cernosek—Out stand- ing Teenager of Ameri- ca. Gracie Winkler—Top Ten Seniors Judy Meyer—Outstanding Teenager of America. Mary Kossa—'Top Ten Seniors Judy Lux—Chemistry, Civics, English—4, Drama. Delores Vacek-Shorthand, Home making. Kenneth Berger—Agricul- ture, Outstanding Teen- ager of America. Virginia Janda-Religion Audrey Janda—Math—4, Choral Accompanist. Annie Kossa— Bookkeeping TALA service awards went to Judy Mazoch, Charlene Wick and Marie Bell. Subject Awards went to those having the highest average in the various courses. 108 . . . the last mile Honor graduates VALEDICTORIAN Judy Lux maintained an 8.7 average out of a possible 9. SALUTATOR1AN Audrey Janda held an 8.5 average out of a possible 9. TEN HIGHEST RANKING SENIORS HONORABLE MENTION In rank: Judy Lux, Audrey Janda, Dolores Vacek, Ginni Janda, Deven Rhode, Kenneth Berger, Judy Meyer, Annie Kossa, Grade Winkler, Mary Kossa In rank: Gary Rektorik, Janice Berger, Julie Herzik and Pat Osina 110 “baccalaureate” The graduates march out of St. Michael’s solemnly. The Seniors receive Communion under both species. But afterwards—congratulations are in order, right boys? Pres, and V-Pres. present gifts during the Offertory. 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