Loretto Academy - Laurel Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Is there o question in the bock? Sister Morion Joseph osks during the generol round-up session, conducted ofter the doily conference. tier the afternoon conferences, physical fitness enthu- siasts invaded the surrounding valley, and climbing expedi- tions scaled the rugged mountains. Highlighting the week was the traditional talent show with master of ceremonies, President Kennedy, mimicked by Denverite Franci Len- nartz. Between introducing the singing, dancing, and pup- pet acts, Franci sent us all into hysterics with such histori- cal tidbits as Caroline, 1 want my bathtub toys. Swathed with white bed sheets and small evergreen tree decorations, the K. C. Kids acted out for the first time in the Denver mountains, the immortal classic, The Death of Caesar. The performance went off smoothly except for a missed cue when Peggy (portraying Brutus) stabbed Caesar (Carol Stipetich) and the unfeeling Caesar lived for a whole two minutes before he realized he should have expired. Smile, You've Mode It. High above the Alpine region, these weary mountaineers relox ofter on exerting 13,000 foot climb. Anybody heard of Lawrence of Arabia? Sheik Sister Venard, on behalf of the Loretto reps invited all the illus- trious camp sheiks to an Arabian feast with Lawrence. Dressed in the long, flowing Arabic gowns (sheets again) harem beauties, camels, walking pyramids, sand dunes (hole-y sheets) and the filming cast of Cleopatra journeyed into the banquet tent. Turbancd guest of honor Law- rence (impersonated by Mr. Loui) delighted his admirers by commanding his wobbly camel (two Sisters supporting a hat rack) to enter. He then ordered his black-dressed slavy girls to dance to that Arabic favorite, West Sands, East Sands. As the week slipped by, the workshop theme You Are Not Your Own began to live. The various leaders were not at camp to benefit themselves but to better their stu- dent followers. Realizing this, the girls willingly mulled over new ideas and offered suggestions and opinions. Comero stealer Kothy Mitchell wonts to be pictured even though she may be sitting on the map of future school plans. Washing to keep in touch with their week-long room- mates, the girls before mounting the bus frantically invited everyone to visit them, and promised to correspond faith- fully. The week's yield was now gathered, and the mature and ripened impressions branched toward Santa Fe, St. Louis, and Mobile. As the tearful, familiar faces peeked through the bus windows, a powerful yell of Bye! yah-H rang through the valley. 6 the laurelette

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distinct British accent. Father Greensiade expounded on the modern Catholic problems and student spirituality. Through these meetings, the representatives, like har- vesters, reaped much fresh thought. Another faculty member from the Heights, Sister Mary Gabriel, a psychology professor, edified her class with such terms as self concept and freedom from self. (Visiting Kansas City for a week-end, Sister Gabriel spoke at the Sodality Day, September 29.) 7he need of the world today is universal love,” empha- sized Mr. and Mrs. Loui, as they proclaimed the urgency for Catholics to practice Christian love. During the school months, Mr. Loui is a member of the Drama Department at Webster College in St. Louis while Mrs. Loui, along with taking care of their four vivacious children, is Press moder- Short Interlude. Pausing before entering his chapel classroom, Father Greensiade recounts with the L.A. delegates his three years in Europe. ator at Webster. Spying bearded Mr. Loui, you re first im- pression is, as Mr. Loui rightly guessed, Hey! what beatnik colony did he escape from? The Louis conducted an in- formal class with the couple sharing equal time discussing married life and the dignity and worth of the individual. Go out and think, Mr. Loui tells his kids, and, amazingly, they do. The Loui children, all under age ten, are treated like adults. There's no baby talk for them. The conflict today is the struggle between conviction and convention. Most people say to hell with conviction; conform. As Kathy Mitchell expressed it, They really talk from their convictions; what they advise, they've been through. Bearded Dromotist. The rickety table, the two stools and the beige coffee mugs achieved the informal and inspiring atmosphere of Mr. Loui and his wife s Tuck conference. 7rying to get as much out of camp advantages as possible, many girls divided into buzz groups and discussed their school goals and situations. During one of the buzz talks, Jessica marveled, The friendly and unified workshop spirit here is really inspiring. Chimed in Peggy, You just ask for a sweater, and about seven girls offer you one—you have a choice. Special conferences for student government officers, spiritual club representatives, and publication editors gave each group time to talk over their particular problems. Sister Marian Joseph, chief workshop planner, conducted a general round-up at the close of the day so everyone could comment on any of the day’s classes. Refresh up with o Coke. Sister Marian Joseph, the camp's general planner, seems to soy as she reloxes with some of the representatives after a class. Fall 1963 5

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Backboard Battles n the upcoming weeks all attention will be centered on L As basketeers as the 63-64 basketball season dribbles into the gym. Responding to class competition the teams will be battling to carry triumphantly the Victory Trophy back to their homerooms. After scouting the aspiring teams, it looks like it will be the Seniors again this year as their seasoned players hit the court w ith a hopeful trophy glint” in their eyes. Always a threat, though, are the prom- ising Juniors—starting out strong and leaning on their experience. The spirited Sophs have much to overcome, as they must struggle with the handicap of inexperience, both individual inexperience and the inexperience of the team itself. Likewise the greenness of the Frosh applies to their crew who were fighting all odds as the season bounced onto the court Oct. 7. In the opening game the Senior Jugs were pitted against the Junior Rattfinks, and it was the Seniors who came out on top using strong teamwork to trounce the Juniors 32-9. In the second game the Sophomore Grubs saw nothing but goose eggs as the Frosh Nuts displayed early talent and swamped them 48-0. The latest contest, however, saw the Sophs come back with a strong defense and sweep to a 10-5 victory. The girls who make up these teams are as follows: SENIORS: A TEAM , . . •Maureen Hannan, Carolyn Foster, Lee Hudson, Janice Jen- icke, Kathy Schocnberger, Maureen Schoenberger. BTEAM „ . w „ •Jo Ann Made!, Mary Kelly, Maggie Lally, Kathy Mitchell, Barbara Page, Peggy Wolski. JUNIORS. A TEAM •Terry Zinser, Carol Green, Karen Kipper. Sherry Ralston, Vera Schneider, Juanita Talkington. BTEAM t. „ , „ •Ann Lillis, Susan Edelbrock. Marilyn Frechin, Carolyn Kam- merer, Peggy Noeth, Alice Terrones. SOPHOMORES: A TEAM •Therese Horvat, Mary Andregg. Jan Ballantyne. Pat Walker, Linda Williams, Christie Williamson. BTEAM w , •Pat Thomas, Martha Green, Loretta Kmpper, Mary Medellin, Theresa Raca, Collene Williamson. FRESHMEN: A TEAM . •Mary Strick, Mary Fehrcnbach. Betty Rohrer, Carol Schne iders, Christine Wuich. BTEAM o . •Theresa Rosberg. Ann Comford, Alice Legenza, Barbara Madison, Mary Kay Parks, Jo Ann Parrino. SUBS Seniors: Diane Dettenwanger, Janet Golub, Sally Kicffaber, Roberta Raynor, Kris Schaeffer. Juniors: Kathy Hannan, Judy Kirk, Judy McCoy, Mary Sikora, Clare Tallman, Janet Ward, Janet Williams. Sophomores: Pat Coleman, Mary Lucido, Sandra Martinez. Freshmen: Susie Justus, Cindy Kamphaus, Linda Mulich, Karen Nelson, Marilyn Richardson. long with the net, goal, and backboard scramblings, our versatile and co-ordinated LA athletes have undertaken tennis aided by Miss Marietta Angerer, the new assistant gym teacher from St. Mary’s, who valiantly tries to control the hectic bounding of tennis balls which sprays the gym at frequent intervals during the day. Not to be forgotten in this sports brigade is volleyball, reported on in the following article. The ropid poce of the junior-senior gome is broken os both teoms line up for the free shot Spirit Soars in Volleyball Tournament he theme was unearthly as Mars Loretto girls invaded St. Pius gym Saturday morning, Oct. 12, for a volleyball tour- nament between several schools. Favorably enough it was Loretto, coached by Miss Reardon, who showed strong playing in pounding out victories over St. Pius, Glennon, and Notre Dame de Sion w’ho placed in the above order. The day was delightful and the entrants received their fill of volleyball, pop, pantomimes, and school songs from the hands of the Pius X hostesses. Fall 1963 7