Central Catholic High School - Crusader Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1961 volume:

m Sk £ % x • ■■■ $ h , t A, . . . - | VV Js? ' Uv tit, • Central Catholic High Grand Island, Nebraska The Crusader - 1961 . wm •5 FOREWORD % Once again an eventful year is brought to a close at Central Catholic. For the Seniors the end of the year means a final good bye. For them, especially, life lies before them — young and hopeful. They will never walk alone; for Christ, their Companion and Friend, will stay with them along the way. For all at Central it is the end of another school year. The 1961 Crusader attempts to record memories for all to remember. ALBEE PRINTING CO. West Highway 30 -Sponsored by- DUNN ' S PHARMACY 216 South Wheeler N--: ' ... t A. • 4 %fcj tv shop Pa throughout the 1 960- 6 I school year. Fo fully, Thank you, Bishop! THE MOST REVEREND JOHN L. PASCHANG Bishop of Grand Island deep interest in the Central Catholic High School students and their activities his prayers, his advice, and his kindness the students of Central say grate- Right Reverend Monsignor Leo Keating Pastor of St. Mary ' s Cathedral and Vicar General of the Diocese Right Reverend Monsignor Anthony Egging Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish and Diocesan Superintendent of Schools Through the spiritual guidance of their pastors, Monsignor Keating and Monsignor Egging, and the assistant priests at St. Mary ' s and Blessed Sacrament, the students at Central have received much help to become true Catholic leaders. To all the priests who say Mass, hear confessions, teach, and counsel, Central Catholic students give their grateful and prayerful thanks. GEER-MELKUS CONSTRUCTION CO. 3200 West Second -Sponsored by- DRS. WATSON AND GILLOQN 710 West Koenig Silver Bells ring out their delight On June 6th of this year Msgr. Leo Keating will complete his first twenty-five years in the priesthood. The calibre of his work for God, His Church, the diocese and the Cathedral parish is well attested to by the fact that he has been honored by the Holy Father by having been made a Domestic Prelate, and by the Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Island by having been made the Vicar General of the Diocese and pastor of St. Mary ' s Cathedral parish. We students of Central Catholic High School wish to pay particular tribute to Msgr. Keating for his interest in and unselfish work for Catholic Education in Grand Island during these twenty-five years. Havig been appointed assistant at the Cathedral a bare six months after his ordination, four and a half years later administrator of that parish, and in 1947 its pastor, it is obvious that the growth and present place of prominence of the Catherdal parish is in large measure a living tribute to Msgr. Keating. And one of the most important parts of the Cathedral parish today is its school. Throughout these twenty-five years he has spent as much time in the classroom as his other duties would allow. Finally and of paramount importance to us at Central Catholic, after having been superintendent of St. Mary ' s High School for many years, when it became evident that a Central Catholic High School would more efficiently serve the Catholic high school needs of the growing Grand Is- land area, he gave his own personal support and that of the Cathedral parish to the establishment and building of Central Catholic, without which support it could never have come into existence. His continued support of and interest in Central Catholic is one of the important factors in its continued growth in size and excellence. For all that he is and for all he has done for the Church, but most especially for what he has done for Central Catholic and so for us, its stu- dents, we wish Msgr. Keating God ' s choicest blessings and graces and many more years in His service before joining Him for eternity. RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR LEO KEATING, V.G. Golden Bells chime a song of joy It is our privilege to dedicate these pages of the 1961 Crusader to Reverend Mother Helena, C.S.J., as a tribute on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee as a Sister of Saint Joseph. Reverend Mother Helena was missioned at St. Mary ' s Cathedral School, Grand Island, from 1912 to 1925 and again from 1938 to 1941. Since 1953 she has been Mother General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Concordia, Kansas. As an expression of reverence and esteem for the noble work she has and is performing in God ' s service . . . As a token of appreciation for her self-sacrifice and endless hours in laboring in God ' s service for fifty eventful years . . . The faculty and students of Central Catholic wish to congratu- late Reverend Mother Helena on her Golden Jubilee . . . Congratulations! and A Very Prayerful God bless you always and in all ways. Reverend Mother Mary Helena, C.S.J. Funeral Bells toll a solemn message IN MEMORIAM SISTER VINCENT DE PAUL, C.S.J. As this yearbook goes to press, we mourn the death of Sister Vincent de Paul who died November 22, I960, after an illness of a few days. Al- though Sister is no longer in our midst, she will not die in the memory of her friends, or in their hearts, or in their prayers. She lives in the minds that know her and in the hearts that have been attracted by her person- ality and her teaching. May the prayers of our readers accompany her to the throne of God and may He send us worthy replacements in her stead. To Sister Vincent de Paul we prayerfully dedicate this page of the 1961 Crusader. Dear Lord Jesus, Grant Her Eternal Rest! LIVINGSTON-SONDERMANN FUNERAL HOME 503 West Koenig Street YOUR HALLS OF LEARNING WILL EVER REMAIN A CHERISHED MEMORY -Sponsored by- KEXALL DRUG STORE 123 West Third Street In the five years that Father Naug- tin has been with us, we have grown to know him through the deep and personal interest he has shown in us and our activities. To Father Naughtin we express a sincere appreciation -for his paternal interest in all our school activities and his kind words of advice and counsel throughout the year. We pray that God may continue to bless him with good health to carry on so great a work in the field of Catholic education. God bless your days at CCHS, Father! The Reverend James Naughtin Superintendent of CCHS Dear Seniors of 1961 — Oscar Hammerstein II, who wrote the words yearbook — You ' ll Never Walk Alone — is now a true poetical, lyrical genius. However, he left a endure for centuries. I am confident he recognized that he would be held strictly accountable before use that talent to his greaest ability to influence It is our sincere hope that you seniors of the amine yourselves very carefully as your days of termine what gifts (large and small) which have your serious moral responsibility of rendering a that you will form a firm and lasting resolution to honor and glory, but for the honor and glory of you come in contact. In keeping with the words solve, then indeed will God ' s Assistance be ever which you have chosen for the theme of your dead. His death, indeed, deprived the world of deep impression on society and his memory shall early in life that God had given him a talent; God for the use of that talent, and he resolved to society for good. class of 1961 of Central Catholic will likewise ex- high school come to a close; that you will de- been given you by God; that you will recognize strict account of those talents before God; and use those talents, not primarily for your own God and the good influence on those with whom of your theme, know also that if such be your re- with you and You ' ll Never Walk Alone . S06 tf Z £ SISTER THEODORE, O.P., Principal, dis- cussess college plans with Carl Maggiore, senior. FATHER HOELCK is helping Bill Mullen and Andy Nothern locate material for the study of the sanctifying love of God the Holy Ghost. ADMINISTRATION and FACULTY Michele Donigan and Joan Easley are dis- cussing their high school records with FATHER NAUGHTIN, Superintendent. Mrs. James Moore Office and Private Secretary We express our appreciation to Mrs. Moore for the faithful services which she has capably performed. QUO eerffceee oo L_ )©o FACULTY These typists, Lois Ryan, Joe Wynn, Jim Tesmer and Sue Polski, are interested in their speed and accuracy. SISTER FRED- ERIC C.S.J., seems to be satisfied with the results. Freshmen, Jerry Murphy, Bill Vejvoda, Ray Curtis and Jim Mayne, are being instructed by FATHER NEKOUCZAK. Jean Maddox and Donna Kutschkau learn how vital Democracy is from SISTER MARGARET MARIE, O.P -Sponsored by- MAUER ' S TEXACO South Locust and Holcomb THE ISLAND GLASS CO. 355 North Elm FACULTY MONSIGNOR HAYDEN discusses the day ' s lesson with Latin students Mike Cockson, Carol Donavon, and Jean Mettenbrinlt. Ralph Kraning, Dianne Slob- aszwski, Dan Roclc and Marie Picon are acquiring commer- cial skills of concentration and accuracy. Instructor, SISTER MARIA, O.P. Under the direction of SISTER MARGUERITE CE- CILE, C.S.J ., the students in the Home Economics Class, Donna Brabander, Geraldine Grabowski, Arlene Dohmen and Marilyn Badura, learn to sew a fine seam. FORD PACKING CO. West Lincoln Hwy. -Sponsored by- DREISBACH ' S 1136 South Locust FACULTY SISTER EDWINA, C.S.J., guides the chem- istry experiment of Marilyn Melkus and Jerry Maddox. FATHER O ' DOWD points out to Dennis Doud, Tom Sorahan, and Don Jaeger basic principles of morality and duties to God. Paula Grennan and Gary Baasch find that Mathematics can be solved with visual aids as SISTER DOROTHY MARIE, O.P., in- structor, demonstrates. -Sponsored by- THE GRAND ISLAND DAILY INDEPENDENT 422 West First P C T STAGES 312 West Koenig FACULTY COACH LEY discusses the basketball schedule with C Club officers, Francis McNelis, John Whyte, and Jerry Tyma. a SISTER AGNES LORETTO, C.S.J., Librarian, together with student librarians She- ila Trihy, Mary Aldana, Flor ann Bukowski, Verna Krol kowski, and Mary Brouwer, outlining plans for the sec ond semester. SISTER PAULETTE, C.S.J., enjoys giving help to choral students, Rose Mary Rock, Barbara Moore, and Kenneth Moore. -Sponsored by- MEYER ' S FARM STORE West Second CAPITOL BEAUTY SALON 111 West Second FACULTY Marie Kraning, Babetta Flebbe and Annette Tibbs are diagraming with the supervision of SISTER BERTRANDA, O.P. Preparatory to the writing of a term paper, SISTER DOMINIC, C.S.J. , is showing Gary Vejvoda, Mar- lene Janky, Richard Greenwalt, and Elise Collins the way to do research on a given topic. Mm MR. NORMAN, band director, helps Julie Rupp over a few rough spots. I Leaders are demanded in the Business World. Qualifications for such positions are learned in Consumers Education Class as COACH WALLER teaches Don Cordes and Doug Mildenstein per- suasive powers of salesmanship. -Sponsored by- BLOSSOM SHOP 308 North Locust THE BEAVER PRESS 209 1 2 West South Front SENIORS When you walk through a storm Keep your head up high Class Motto What you are to be you are now becoming Class Colors Rose and Silver Class Flower White Rose Studies, meetings, dances, and basketball — all are cherished memories as our journey along the high school road comes to an end. Many activities we recall — exchange of name cards, pictures, pep rallies, footba ' ! and basketball games, the memorable Prom — all added joy to our last year at Central. Along with the happiness of approaching gradu- ation is a feeling of sincere gratitude toward all who have been instrumental in making our year at Central filled with precious memories. -Sponsored by LUTHER MADDOX Sand and Gravel Pit WALKIN PHARMACY 205 North Locust Senior Class Officers President DAN BOEHLE Vice President Secretary JACK BUETTMER MARILYN MELKUS JOYCE HARDERS BILL MANGELSEN SENIORS 1961 JAMES GOETTSCHE JENNIFER RIESE -Sponsored by- THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK 207 West Third Street SENIORS a PATRICIA PLACKE CARL MAGGIORE JACK BUETTNER MARILYN MELKUS KIT LOFHOLM RICHARD DUBAS JIM MAMOT SANDRA TRENTMAN -Sponsored by- THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK 202 West Third Street SENIORS DON PLACKE JEAN TROTH PATRICIA HAMIK MICHAEL WENZL -Sponsored by- MEVES BOWL Bismark Road at Cherry Street SENIORS % «t 4$j 4 BERNARD ZILLER JANET GREENE JEANNINE COCKSON DON CORDES -Sponsored by- SEARS ROEBUCK COMPANY 407 West Third Street SENIORS JOHN WHYTE JOAN McDERMOTT PATRICIA CARRAHER JERRY TYMA -Sponsored by- THE AUGUSTINE COMPANY 118 East Second SENIORS C ■Ml PATRICIA CORRIGAN DAN BOEHLE .... BILL JANC PAULA GRENNAN ARLENE DOHMEN ROGER FLANNIGAN JOE WYNN LYNN BAUMANN -Sponsored by- THE OVERLAND NATIONAL BANK 223 West Second Street SENIORS BARBARA McDONALD GARY VEJVODA DONNA KUTSCHKAU STEVE DAVIDSON DONNA BRABANDER m JEANNE MADDOX Jt DOUGLAS MILDENSTEIN HARRY HANFELT BOATS MOTORS West Highway 30 % SENIORS SHARON NIENHUESER FRANCIS McNELIS JOHN CORTINAS JEAN METTENBRINK CATHERINE TIBBS GERALDINE GRABOWSKI JERRY STUDNICKA -Sponsored by- KINMAN CHEVROLET-CADILLAC, INC. Second and Sycamore SENIORS Some future chemists, Mick Connel- ly, Mike Kealey, and Janet Greene, try some lab techniques regarding the preparation of acids and they are hopeful of results. JL ,p m r Carl Maggiore, Lynn Filip, and Kit Lofholm are searching for material for a Research Paper In English IV. Pat Placke is finishing a problem in Bookkeep- ing as Mike Wenzl, Sandra Trentman, Don Placke and Pat Carraher look on to see if all will balance. JUNIORS And don ' t be afraid of the dark 1 Class Motto Today we follow Tomorrow we lead Class Colors Blue and White Class Flower Pink Rose Fun, study, and work provided an interesting schedule for the juniors. Highlights of the year were County Government Day, choice of a class ring, and planning the Junior-Senior Prom. Working toward spiritual and intellectual growth, the Juniors look forward to the privilege of being Sen- iors next year. HESSELGESSER ' S OLDSMOBILE 113 East Second -Sponsored by- LUMBARD-LESCHINSKY STUDIO 109 East Third JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS KENNETH MOORE President TERRY REHDER ......Vice President HELEN HUTTON Secretary JOHN MAGGIORE Treasurer Margaret James Sheila Trihy Joann Glover Eli Gonzales John Harris Gary Baasch Bob Tesmer Andy Nothern Jerry Pittman -Sponsored by- SPELTS LUMBER CO. West Highway 30 FARMERS UNION CO-OP 320 North Clehurn Don Dunning Jim Tesmer Robert Rosno Ralph Kraning Floriann Bukowski Verna Rae Krolikowski Dianne Slobaszwski Helen Hutton JUNIORS Bill Keck Michael O ' Connel Junior Typists — JoAnn Glover, Jerry Pittman, Tim Ziller, Cindy Jenneman, and Tina Johnson — are practicing the fundamentals of typing which will be a great advantage in their future education. -Sponsored by- CONOCO MOTEL CAFE 2109 West Second MEHKING DRIVE IN 631 South Locust JUNIORS Kenneth Moore Terry Jakubowski Charles Torpey Terry Rehder Virginia Puente Gerri Tipton Carol Donovan Mary Brouwer Richard Greenwalt Roger Kozisek John Thompson Walter Antczak John Maggiore In Advanced Math class Walter Antczak proves by use of a graph that his solution was cor- rect. Sheila Tnhy and Robert Rosno listen to Walter ' s ex- planation. -Sponsored by- HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSN. 217 West Third NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO. 922 West Second Dan Rock Michael Cockson Sheila Tnhy and Tim Ziller are on their way to Choral as Sheila asks Father Naughtin a question. Julie Rupp Sue Polski Bill Mullen Ed Kehler Mike Owen Jim Jane Mary Ann Aldana Lois Ryan Tina Johnson Dena Harms Marie Picon Cindy Jenneman Marlene Janky -Sponsored by- JOHNSON CASHWAY LUMBER CO. 716 South Elm MOSLANDEK DISTRIBUTING CO. 360 North Walnut JUNIORS History Panel Picture Exchange Gerri Tipton, Lois Ryan, and Carol Donovan are preparing a panel discussion for their American History Class. SOPHOMORES Claudia Cremeen, Mary Beth Filip, and Maureen O ' Rourke are trying to decide which books to check out for English II Class. Julie Rupp, JoAnn Glover, and Lois Ryan are enjoying pictures from their class- mates. All the sophomore boys wanted to be in this picture, but here are the lucky four: Jim Riordan, Robert Brott, Tom Jordon and Tom Dolton, biologists. SOPHOMORES At the end of the storm is a golden sky Class Motto What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing Class Colors Red and White From day to day they met many opportunities for leadership. By scholastic and religious training these sophomores are preparing themselves for their position as upper classmen and as leaders for the future. They were very active in co-curricular activi- ties. Class Flower Lily of the Valley They look forward to next year when they hope to contribute more to their Alma Mater. BURKE DRUG STORE 5 Points -Sponsored by- POLLY SHOE STORE 215 West Third SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS DICK WASSINGER .... President NANCY RECKER Vice President ROLAND WOODRUFF Secretary MARV KAY FIELDS Treasurer i © 5 Dannie Kay Walther Ronald McDermott Claudia Cremeen LeRoy Grudzinski Linda Jeratowslci Tom Shandera Rojeanne Mudloff Catherine Geis Jim Riordan Marcia Hatton DeAnn McKim Bill Moody Connie Mutchie M .tot €%rV lW Grant Neid ft fit 4ft c 1; n Roland Woo Harold Kehle Tom Jordan druff SOPHOMORES Carol Harms Jamie Spencer Oft fjj ft J ' 1 Marilyn Mettenbrink Mike Richards Tom Jerecke Dick Wassinger Mary Alice Fay Mary Margaret Wynn Mary Beth Filip Linda Jeratowski 15 © ft SOPHOMORES Sophomores — Roxann Smith, Ca- therine Geis, Sharon Ourada, and Barbara Moore — read novels for their next book reviews. Mary Kay Fields Ray Ruzicka Nancy Reclcer Marion Murphy Becky Zimmermar Dennis Doud Maureen O ' Rourke Jim Willits Margaret Glass Tom Dolton ill -Sponsored by- WABEL ' S DRIVE IN 2215 West Second NEBRASKA LOAN AND TRUST CO. 113 West Second ) A t i v VI Cecilia Cimino Dave Janky JoAnn Brown Robert Brott Mary Linda Hoes Jack Rohs Betty Jaeger Jim Yilk Mary Louis Labenz Tom Sorahan Rolland Vogel Eleanor Carkoski Robert Roettele Barbara Schmitz Barbara Moore Jim Pokorney Judy Arnold o v f it J f fi£ MR. AND MRS. HIGH WARD 603 West 12th -Sponsored by- VETERINARY CLINIC RFD 2 Duane Kamarad Charlene Welker Tom Miller Denelda Greenwalt Sharon Ourada Connie Dohmen Roxann Smith Jamie Spencer, Mary Linda Hoes, Betty Jaeger, Judy Easterday, and Marcia Hatton are enjoying a World History demonstration. -Sponsored by- SANITARY PLUMBING COMPANY 624 West Fourth SCHUPPANS SALES SERVICE, INC. 2328 North Broadwell FRESHMEN And the sweet silver song of a lark Class Motto Time is a treasure Use it wisely Class Colors Red and White This was a year of adjustment for the freshmen. It was also a year for spiritual and intellectual growth. Euthusiastic participation in the various activities and school events was characteristc of these energetic students. Class Flower Red Rose They hope to do much for their Alma Mater as they advance in spiritual and scholastic growth. JACK BAILEY STUDIO 218 West Second -Sponsored by- STLNSON ' S SHOE STORE 205 West Third -• FRESHMEN Dean Mathis Gayalyn Brester Robert Donovan Anita Ziller f Lila Jean Sorahan John Baumann Roy Brouwer Diane Duester Julie McPhillips John Greene FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS ALEXANDER FILIP President SUSAN KUCERA Vice President JIM GUTHMANN Secretary JOHN TORPEY Treasurer -Sponsored by- ST. MARY ' S ASSEMBLY NO. 1159 4th Degree Knights ST. MARY ' S COUNCIL NO. 1159 Knights of Columbus - • Gerald Murphy Marie Kraning Tom Mangelsen Mary Jo Troth Marlene Rutten Ronald Grabowski Patricia Hahn Jay Filip Jane Horak Dick Zimmerman Jacqueline Katuschkau Donald Arends Babetta Flebbe Mickey Tyma Joann Jane Larry Evers Kay Foreman James Moore - r -Sponsored by- THE EQUITABLE BUILDING LOAN ASSN. 113 North Locust the Mcelroy co. inc. 2505 West Lincoln Highway THC N0N E OEt BH L L LIFE MENTALLY HALF DEAD 3 Going to the board is fun, if you know your Latin , say Kathleen Francis, Julie Brown, and Linda Ptacnik. Steve Johnson Susan Gzehoviak FRESHMEN Diane Kaminski Jim Mayne Judy Clingerman Bill Piskac Dianne Fattig Richard Bartz Julie Brown -Sponsored by- BEATRICE FOODS CO. 1623 North West Front Street THE CHICAGO LUMBER CO. 363 North Pine Judy O ' Neill John Meister Shirley Thein 1A., Mike Hascall Jean Plummer Marie Lempke Danna Mehring Dan Cockson Linda Ptacnik Jim Shomshor Sharon Hughes Jim Guthmann Larry French Lee Ann Ziola Tom Biley Colette Malolepszy David Rader -Sponsored by- GRAND ISLAND BAKING COMPANY Butter Krust — 376 North Walnut ££££ a Sm r k v Mary Ann Kennedy Pat Quinn Walter McVay Joan Glenn Randy Krzyckl Carol Feehan Kathy Ward Bill Vejvoda Susan Kucera Pat Wenzl Irene Braune Pat Wenzl, Bill Hunnel, Bill Piskac, John Bau- mann, and Larry Evers increase their word pow- er by using the diction- ary. Lambert Krolikowski John O ' Meara Patrick Donigan Bill Hunnel Kathleen Francis Susan Lofholm Eileen McDermott John Torpey Gayleane Pal Ray Curtis FRESHMEN 1 f ft J§ m •A a John Picon Leo Schafer Bill Wetterer Ann Hamik Annette Tibbs Frances Gruber FRESHMEN The world situation is observed at a glance by: Pat Hahn, Kay Foreman, and Gayalyn Brester. Sewing skills make for economy, taste and variety. It gives young girls an op- portunity to choose their own taste in clothes. That ' s very poor taste, says, Francis Gruber to Diane Kaminski. She knows, but she ' s only displaying one of the skirts from the rack, replies Susan Lofholm. The art of useful and gracious living is learned in school during Homemaking Class. Lee Ann Ziola and Marie Lempke are examining fashion books before they begin on their new assignment. S N ACTIVITIES Walk on through the wind Walk on through the rain Tho ' your dreams be tossed and blown Senior Class Ring A glance through the Crusader shows that an eventful year of many varied and colorful activities took place at Central. Heading the list of special events was the Har- vest of Harmony, The Christmas Formal, Christmas Cantata, Choral Clinic, Retreat and preparing The Crusader. The year was brought to a close by the Junior- Senior Prom and Banquet, and finally the unforget- table graduation. -Sponsored by — PAT ' S BOOTER1E 214 West Third KERNAN SHOE CO. 119 West Third I m CCH Observes Cy Week Catholic Youth Week was observed from Oc- tober 30 to November 6. At Central Catholic the students had the op- portunity of attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion each day. The following said Mass and gave a sermon during the Youth Week at CCH. His Excellency, Bishop Paschang Rt. Rev. Monsignor Keating, V. G. Rt. Rev. Monsignor Egging Very Rev. Monsignor Hayden Father Andrew Augustyn Father Frank Hoelck Bishop Paschang celebrating Mass during Catholic Youth Week. Senior, Carl Maggiore, is the server. Daily reception of Holy Communion by the student body played an important part in the special activ- ities. Father Hoelck distributing Holy Communion. Soph- omore, Tom Shandera, is the server. -Sponsored by- KRIZ-DAVIS COMPANY Electrical Supplies Y S £ Student body listening attentively to Monsignor Keating who speaks about youths ' responsi- bilities to God, parents, teachers, state, and Church. Monsignor Egging compares the educational sys- tem of the United States and Germany as he re- minds the students of their apostolate of being intelligent and virtuous leaders for America. Father Augustyn finishes Mass. After Mass he spoke to the students on the three A ' s — Alcohol- ism, Authority, and Audacity. -Sponsored by- CHRISTENSEN CONCRETE PRODUCTS North Highway 281 HARVEST OF HARMONY Host Queen for I960 Harvest of Harmony m , Joan McDermott Music in the Air — ■ rtf- , E7 J ' l , - ' ' , ' ' J ' Bllti ' ' v •  ' The Central Catholic Band f H K£$ft 2I i Cjfa V £ ' t ' - ? - ' •« w . - i £ 1 1 £ Pep Club members of Central who took part in the Harvest of Harmony Parade rj  - -Sponsored by- PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY North Highway 281 ■y Ml ' ' II Siiiiihh Faculty and Students gathered in the lobby each morning to observe the liturgical season of Advent. A candle or candles representing the weeks of Advent were lighted by Joyce Harders, and Donna Kutschkau led in the recitation of the customary prayers. The traditional Christmas program was presented Dec. 22. Piano, clarinet, and vocal selections were presented along with a humorous Christmas skit. To the left: Skit Night Before Christmas ' Santa, Francis McNelis, Ma, Jack Buettner, Pa, Bill Mullen Narrator, Lynn Filip -Sponsored by- THE GRAND ISLAND VETERINARY HOSPITAL, INC. 518 West Third WILLMAN ' S FOOD STORE, INC. 365 North Eddy — 1201 South Locust Accompanist Mary Beth Roettele Bishop John L. Paschang and Monsignors Leo Keating, V.G., Anthony Egging, and Carl Hayden attended the program along with Fathers Naughtin, Andrew Augustyn, Frank Hoelck, Ted Nekoliczak and Eamon O ' Dowd. MONTGOMERY WARD CO. 301 West Second -Sponsored by- HAYES HARDWARE, INC. 1927 North Broadwell Music Groups Above left, Trio: Marlene Janky, Tina Johnson, Gerri Tipton. Above right, Mary Beth Roetelle attended the Fine Arts Music Clinic at Lincoln University. Middle, Sextete: Connie Mutchie, Nancy Reclcer, Mary Linda Hoes, Betty Jaeger, Mary Kay Fields, Judy Arnold. Below, Tim Ziller and Bill Mullen, soloists, at State Music Festival. Kenneth Moore, accompanist. Senior Pianists Mary Beth Roettele, Pat Hamik, Jennifer Riese, Pat Corrigan, Paula Grennan. LINCOLN VOCAL MUSIC CLINIC State Representatives at Music Clinic John Cortinas, Barbara McDonald, Wal- ter Antczak. TENDR «y ti l Am 1 About 550 students from nine Nebraska parochial high schools participated in the third diocesan vocal music clinic at Pius X High School in Lincoln. Central Catholic Choral Group, under the di- rection of Sister Paulette, C.S.J., is performing in this picture. Kenneth Moore is accompanying the group. THE CRUSADER STAFF CHIEF TYPIST Pat Placke These Seniors contributed wholeheartedly toward The Crusader production by soliciting ads and patrons from Grand Island business firms. Left to right, Row I: J. Greene, K. Lofholm, J. McDermott, C. Maggiore, J. Easley. Row 2: B. Mangelsen, J. Maddox, C. Tibbs, P. Placke, J. Riese, D. Boehle. Row 3: D. Kutschkau, K. Sorahan, M. Badura, J. Met- tenbrink, P. Corrigan, M. Melkus. Row 4: D. Dubas, L Filip. Row 5: B. McDonald, M. Donigan, J. Harders, M. Roettele, P. Hamik. (Francis McNelis, Jack Buettner, Lynn Baumann are not pictured) Jennifer Riese, Crusader editor, and Julie Rupp, junior, spent many hours to meet deadlines to pro- duce a yearbook which, through years to come, will carry the happy memories of 60 and ' 61 at Cen- tral Catholic LANCE STAFF Joan McDermott, Jean Maddox, Joyce Harders, Cathie Tibbs, Pat Ruzicka, Pat Carraher and Pat Placke are busy preparing a copy for a New Year edition of The Lance. The paper was a source of enjoyment for the entire student body and faculty. COUNTY GOVERNMENT HIGHLIGHT FOR JUNIORS County Government Officers leave to take over new positions for a day. Each year the student body elects stu- dents to be officers in the government of the county. This gives the students a closer look at our government and how it operates. County Judge — Terry Rehder County Sheriff — Gary Hauck County Clerk — Jerry Pittman Clerk of District Court — Kenny Moore Registrar of Deeds — Marlene Janky County Treasurer — John Maggiore Assessor — Tim Ziller County Government Officers County Superintendent — John Thompson County Surveyor — Andy Nothern Assistant Director — Tina Johnson County Extension Agent — Carol Donovan County Attorney — Mike Cockson County Physician — Helen Hutton Veterans ' Service — Ralph Kraning Don Dubas Robert Rosno Julie Rupp JoAnn Glover Charles Torpey Richard Greenwalt Shelia Trihy We are proud to present Boys ' and Girls ' State Delegates from Central Catholic Boys ' State Kenneth Moore Girls ' State Marlene Janky Father Byrne Conducts Retreat Your every act is eternally important. The Cause of Christ is in your hands, Father Byrne told the students during re- treat. Realizing the necessity of spiritual guid- ance, a three day retreat is held annually at Central. It brings a timely pause in the scholastic routine, a time for inner peace and spiritual development. Father Byrne has an informal chat with Jerry Studnicka and Sandra Trentman. Every Tuesday and Friday of the school year students of Central had a opportunity for Mass and Communion in the Chapel. The following said Mass on these days: Bishop Paschang, Monsignor Hay- den, Fathers Naughtin, Snyder, Nekoliczak and O ' Dowd. Tom Shandera, a very faithful altar boy, served Mass every Tues- day and Friday. Gary Ve ' ivoda Kit Lofholm and J oe Wynn King and Queen of Sports On the night of February 14, Queen Kay Sorahan and King Francis McNelis (pic- ture I.) walked down the white carpeted aisle to put the finishing touches on the basketball season of ' 6 The Royal Couple and their Court (be- low) danced to sweet strains of music, (bottom) The highlight of the evening came for Kay and Francis when they were crowned Queen and King by Coach Ley. (bottom right.) JS 1 SENIOR WHO ' S WHO Tff SHYEST Mike Kealey and Joyce Harders MOST FEMININE AND MOST ATHLETIC Lynn Baumann and Francis McNelis MOST FRIENDLY Joan Easley and Joe Wynn MOST STUDIOUS Dan Boehle and Michele Donigan SENIOR WHO ' S WHO MOST DRAMATIC Lynn Filip and Carl Maggiore $ean Aiettenbrink Crowns Statue of Jjle ea Virgin in Uraaitional Ceremony of J pve ana d pualty The privilege of crowning the Blessed Mother was granted to Jean Mettenbrinlc, May Queen, (second from left) and her attend- ants were: Marilyn Melkus, Kay Sorahan, Joan Easley, Barbara Mc- Donald and Joyce Harders. I l H Representatives ■ Jerry Tyma and Michele Donigan Marilyn Melkus and Mike Kealey Triple Trio Left to right: Nancy Recker, Mary Linda Hoes, Kay Sorahan, Joyce Harders, Mary Beth Roettele, Jennifer Riese, Marlene Janky, Connie Mutchie, (Lynn Baumann, missing). Accom- panist, Pat Corrigan. Central Catholic High Band T _r - n Row I: Jane Horak, Mary Jo Troth, Pat Hahn, Mary Ann Kennedy, Colette Malolep- szy, Larry French, John Goc, Barbara Schmitz. Row 2: Jim Woodruff, Dan Jaeger, Mike Kealey, John Cortinas, Jerry Maddox, Bob Donovan, Susan Lofholm, Judy Schmitz, Mary Kay Fields. Row 3: Mr. Norman, Director; Pat Quinn, Dean Mathis, Sandra Trentman, Julie Rupp, Randy Krzycki, Donald Arends, Georgia Tucker. Row 4: Majorettes: Becky Zimmerman, Cathy Caffrey, Patty Filip, Barbara Owens, Sheila Trihy. SPORTS Walk on with hope in your heart, And you ' ll never walk alone. Sports play a part in the life of every student. Whether it is in football or basketball, the boys do their best and the student body is there backing them up. Football, basketball, and track all help to boost the school spirit at Central. Moreover, sports encourages fair play and a spirit of co-operation between the players and the students. Sports are needed to round out the individual and help him to become a good citizen. — Sponsored by THE J. M. LINGEMAN CO. West Highway 30 RUSSELL SPORTING GOODS CO. 214 North Locust PEP CLUB OFFICERS President Lynn Filip Vice president Carol Donovan Secretary Connie Mutchie Treasurer Eileen McDermott Pep Club Officers discuss a choice of Pep Club sweaters. PEP CLUB The Pep Club backed the cheerleaders in boosting the school morale at pep rallies and all football and basketball games during the school year. The Club strives to improve school spirit and maintain good sportsmanship by pro- moting attendance at sport activities and sponsoring pep rallies. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ft Displaying tremendous school spirit and example are the cheerleaders: PAT CORRIGAN, JOAN Mc- DERMOTT, ROSE MARY ROCK, JENNIFER RIESE, MARLENE JANKY AND GERRI TIPTON. They did a splendid job of cheering the team on to victory and also of keeping the spirits of team and followers when victory was not ours! They sacrificed much time and effort and are to be commended for a job well done. Whose ball? ' I ' ve got it, says McNeli: Where do you think you ' re going guys? Central Catholic Home Games We They 27 Shelton 26 Loup City 6 Wood River 6 32 Hastings 32 Columbus 7 McNelis drives for the first down VARSITY FOOTBALL McNellis stopped! after a 40 yd. gai Row I: R. Kraning, T. Shandera, J. Yilk, J. Riordan, T. Dolton, A. Nothern, R. Woodruff, M. Connelly, D. Janky. Row 2: M. Richards, T. Jakubowski, M. Kealey, J. Tyma, J. Buettner, F. McNelis, G. Vejvoda, J. Whyte, J. Wynn, S. Davidson, J. Willits. Row 3: Ass ' t Coach Tom Waller, B. Werner, G. Baasch, B. Keck, D. Doud, J. Pittman, T. Sorahan, D. Wassinger, D. Dubas, J. Maddox, B. Mullen, Coach Bob Ley, The Reverend James Naughtin. ft r . r v 6 £ ■ «rta THE SOTHMAN COMPANY 327 North Cleburn -Sponsored by- ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. West Highway 30 Games Away We They 6 Superior 7 14 Ravenna 19 7 Burwell 14 19 Gibbon 19 6 St. Paul Another short gain for CCHS JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Row I: M. Tyma, J. Baumann, P. Wenzl, S. Johnson, J. Greene, J. Picon, B. Vejvoda, B. Pislcac, J. Tor- pey, J. Mayne. Row 2: Coach Tom Waller, D. Freeze, J. Wilson, B. Range, J. Durba, D. Freeze, G. Ward, J. Wood- ruff, P. Donigan, M. Mason, D. Baasch. -Sponsored by- G. W. MARTIN CO. O. P. Skaggs Food Stores DUB ' S ARMY SPORTS STORE 1917 North Broadwell a GUARDS TACKLES Row I: Jim Yilk, Gary Baasch, Roland Wood- Row 2: Ralph Kraning, Bill Mullen, Gary Vej- ruff, Jack Buettner, Dennis Doud, Andy No- voda, Steve Davidson, Tom Sorahan thern CC Seniors, Gary Vejvoda, Francis McNelis, Jerry Tyma, and Jerry Maddox, were named to the Louplatte all conference football team. CENTER Jerry Maddox VAVRA ' S SAUSAGE KITCHEN South Locust ROGERS JEWELRY CO. 201 West Third BACKS Row I: Francis McNelis, John Whyte, Joe Row 2: Tom Dolton, Don Dubaas, Bill Keck, Wynn, Jerry Tyma, Mick Connelly Crusaders ' Record I960 5-3-2 for the season Dick Wassinger, Jerry Pittman ENDS Row I: David Janky, Mike Kealey, Tom Sora- han Row 2: Bill Werner, Jerry Jakubowski ' . 7 CENTER Jim Riordan at - ;. w i I i SCHUFFS CAFETERIA HOTEL 321 North Locust -Sponsored by- BARTENBACH ' S PAINTS 209 North Locust CCH Varsity Basketball Squad Row I: Jerry Tyma, Jerry Pittman, Francis McNelis, John Whyte, Tom Sorahan, Don Cordes. Row 2: Bill Werner, Mike Kealey, Bob Tesmer, Gary Baasch, Dick Wassinger. Whose ball is it, Tyma? SCHEDULE Team We They Ravenna 35 45 Gibbon 65 50 Shelton 62 54 David City, St. Mary ' s 43 62 Loup City 47 58 Lincoln, Pius X 43 34 Hastings, St. Cecilia ' s 30 14 Burwell 34 58 Wood River 35 50 St. Paul 52 53 Omaha, St. Joseph ' s 48 52 Columbus, St. Bon ' s 49 47 Ord Tournament Broken Bow 65 55 Loup City 48 40 Burwell 53 61 Loupplatte Conference Superior 44 33 Ravenna 42 49 District Tournament Hebron 41 54 Francis McNeil ' s Senior Jerry Tyma Senior Mike Kealey Senior The Crusaders finished their season with a 8-10 record. With fine defensive playing and good ball handling of Kealey, accompanied by the shooting of Tyma and Mc- Nelis, the Crusaders were a challenge to any opponent. Other outstanding players were Tesmer, Wassinger, Sorahan and Werner. A mad scramble near the Ravenna basket. Sorahan scores two more points for the Crusaders. Tesmcr tries to stop Shelton from scoring Courage and sportsmanship were key-words for the ' 60 and ' 61 Central Catholic basket- ball teams. Under their coaches, Mr. Ley and Mr. Waller, the Crusaders looked forward to each game with high hope and spirits. Every Central High School Student could be proud of the spirit of sportsmanship which they displayed. John Whyte Senior Bob Tesmer Junior Don Cordcs Senior Reserve Basketball Squad Row I: Coach Waller, Andy Nothern, Mike Cockson, Charles Torpey, Mike O ' Connell, Walter Antczak, Eli Gonzales, Mike Richards. Row 2: Grant Neid, Tom Dolton, Ray Ruzicka, Dennis Doud, Hurley Scherffius, Jim Yilk, Dave Janky. Gary Baasch Junior Bill Werner Junior Jerry Pittman Junior Step back boys, Wassinger will Dick Wassinger Sophomore Tom Sorahan Sophomore Cheerleaders skit, Touch and Tackle , pre- sented during a pep rally. j a j j _j anfo C Club Members Row I: Bill Mullen, Tom Sorahan, Jerry Pittman, Gary Vejvoda, Joe Wynn, Jerry Mad- dox, Jerry Tyma, Gary Baasch. Row 2: Tom Jordon, Roland Woodruff, Dennis Doud, Ed Kehler, Doug Mildenstein, Mike Wenzl, Mick Connelly, Jim Riordan. Row 3: John Whyte, Dave Janky, Andy Nothern, Mike Richards, Kenneth Moore, Don Cordes, Francis McNelis, Jack Buettner. Row 4: Bill Werner, Terry Jakubowski, Robert Rosno, Jim Willits, Dick Wassinger, Don Dubas, Mike Kealey. Cheerleaders ' version of TV, Man on the Street. Gerri Tipton, cheerleader, prays for the success of the Burwell game. Junior High Basketball Team Row I: John Green, Jim Guthmann, Larry Evers, John Picon, Pat Wenil. Row 2: Pat Donigan, Tim Mangelsen, John Baumann, Lambert Krolikowski, Jay Filip, Jim Mayne (student manager). Junior High Cheerleaders Left to right: Dianne Fattig, Eileen McDermott, Julie McPhillips, Kathy Ward, Kay Foreman, Lee Ann Ziola Paula Grennan Gary Vejvoda and John Cortinas In a city-wide art contest, Paula Grennan won se- cond place in a water color portrait. She won first place in the District and now it will be entered in the State contest. Golden Gloves, Grand Island, Light weight runner- up 1961 Gary Vejvoda and Flyweight runner-up John Cortinas. Janet Greene and Lynn Filip are happy about something. Kay Sorahan, Jean Mettenbrinlc, Lynn Baun- mann and Joan Easley, just finished their homework and are relaxing. All the students make the snack bar a cheery place. Pictured are seniors: Ber- nard Ziller, Mick Connelly, Geraldine Grabowski, John Fay, Cathie Tibbs, and Mike Kealey. KMMJ is sponsoring a contest between CCH and Senior High students for the purpose of picking the better team of disc-jockeys for a radio program. Each team prepares a complete program of music entertainment to last a half hour. Joan McDermott and George Kozisek; Jack Buettner and Pat Corrigan; Jennifer Riese and Bill Mangelesen are selecting music and planning their programs. KMMJ will furnish llanda Ballroom and the band of their choice to the top scor- ing school. elow left: Beaming seniors prouldy ad- ire their new class rings. Bottom picture: Seniors enjoy initiating the Freshmen. CULINARY AND MAINTENANCE STAFFS Mrs. Fink and Mrs. McNelis arc ready to serve dinner but they take time out to pose for a picture. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT THEM? Time to eat! Mrs. McNelis and Mrs. Fink surely know how to keep us healthy and happy. Mr. McConnell . . . Efficient, Punctual and Ever Ready to Help. His prompt- ness and efficiency are greatly appreciated. He has per- formed his duties capably in spite of pressing demands. His winning smile and pleasant disposition will long be remembered by us. PATRONS Wheeler ' s Farm Supply, Inc. South Eddy and Oklahoma Preisendorf Plumbing Heating 1621 N. Sycamore Street Rollie Studio I 14 West Second Street Hested Stores Co. 2 1 6 West 3rd Street Herman Plumbing Co. 904 North Broadwell Bowen Drug Company 102 West 4th Street Glade Service 1 24 East Second Street Kaufmann ' s Dept. Store 308 West 3rd Street Reaves ' Appliance Center I 14 West Third Street E. N. Roe Buick Rambler Co. 5 1 5 West Third Street Mary Jane ' s School of Beauty 405 North Wheeler Chase ' s Jewel Shop 206 N. Locust Kelly Well Company, Inc. 617 East Seventh Street Medical Pharmacy 712 West Koenig Nebraska Consolidated Mills Co. 376 North Cleburn Big Boo Cafe 206 N. Wheeler Grand Island Beauty School 3 1 I West Second Street Biefeldt Texaco Service 802 S. Locust Fairacres Dairy Farms, Inc. East Lincoln Highway O. V. Hehnke Furnace and Sheet Metal 907 West Oklahoma Owl Auto Parts 403 East 4th Street Grand Island Livestock Auction, Inc. West Second Pearl ' s Beauty Shop 622 West John Street Peterson Realty Five Points Bartz Floral and Nursery Co. 1 700 South Locust PATRONS Cheatum ' s Style Shoppe Bossclman Eaton Cafe Texaco Park Service Dr. H. G. Nekola Peacock Inn Dee ' s Prescription Pharmacy Hoeft ' s Furniture Mart Conger ' s Jewelry Store Mettenbrink Oil Co. Graf Motors. Inc. Lemke ' s Standard Service Dr. D. L. Herzog Green Body Shop Sink Baer Grand Theater Servisoft Water Service Five Points Barber Shop Frauen ' s Phillips 66 Jarold Shops, Inc. First Realty George Cowton Insurance Agency Central Electric Paint Service Store Bacon Realty Insurance Co. Murphy Office Equipment Bob ' s Conoco Service Anderson ' s Candy Shop Grand Island Music Company Drive-In Theater Wolbach ' s We wish to thank our friends, patrons, adver- tisers and subscribers for their generosity in help- ing us to finance our 1961 school annual. -y - t € z-£ - ' ' J ?z — clj ZZz Z?Z — ' , i 2 ?- i i fo } £ ' £ l U J ?L £ ? W C ZtZt- CZ- zt to- mm. c , ? - h- ■ - f ; : r l ■ • ■• y tf i y • piA Ki, 1 .M i- e , ' • : - W J ' f z - £ ' MOT d sa M etc S u, A mi - a?