Lourdes Central High School - Lourdette Yearbook (Nebraska City, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1977 volume:

Lourdett 1977 Lourdes Central High Schoq) Nebraska City. Nebraska .ole Of Contents I. ;; It only takes a spark . . .Pass it on It only takes a spark to get a fire going, a single cell to con- struct a man; it only takes a smile to begin a friendship, and a reverence for God and all creation to move us toward a more perfect union with a fellow man. We can picture a spark growing into a flicker, then to a flame, and finally a fire burning in all its brilliance. We can use this model of a fire as a design for our lives. The spark we speak of could be anything of knowledge, joy, or even life itself that we pass on to another human being. If we can kindle a spark in you, in any way, then we have completed our job but you will not have completed yours, you must also pass it on. 2 New school board reigns at Lourdes A mixture of old and new members made up the school board for this year. Similar to the process used in the federal legislature, voting alternates to provide a set up in which new members are replaced and added to experienced ones. These members, voted upon by each individual parish, together with the clerical staff (the parish priests) constitute the entire board. To be included as a new member of the clerical staff was Msgr. Jerome Murray, superintendent of Lourdes for the year. Msgr. Murray had a hard load to carry this year considering the tremendous turnover in staff. Besides being superintendent, his other activities included being treasurer of the school board, pastor of St. Joseph’s parish at Paul, and a member of the Rotary Club. At left is Rev. Msgr. Jerome Murray, superintendent ol Lourdes tor this year. 3 School board members tor this year are Mildred Schreiter-sect., Marvin Gilttlnger-v. pres., Leonard Kaiser-pres., Msgr. Jerome Murray-treas., Tom Funke; Ray Tanking, William Schreiter, Leonard Pfeiffer. Doris Harney, and Dave Straub. NOT PRESENT are Reverends Anthony Ley. Robert Wuest, Richard Brombach, and John Rasmussen. New faces enrich administrative staff Bill Nelson, football coach of three years, took a new swing at Lourdes when he accepted the position of high school principal. Directed by Msgr. Jerome Murray, the new superintendent, and assisted by Father Jim Schrader, he headed the high school ad- ministration and discipline department. Coach Nelson helped smooth the way for the nearly complete turnover in full-time faculty. Lourdes lost and gained six full time teachers plus a school secretary. Other than Coach Nelson, returning were two faculty members: Sr. Regina Boone, math and Mr. Tom Blahnik, music. The three of them added stability to what would have been a rough change for both students and faculty. Six returning part-time instructors, also con- tributed to keeping Lourdes a familiar place. Altogether, sixteen teachers made up the staff plus a full-time librarian. It was a combination that worked well. At UPPER RIGHT, principal Bill Nelson receives an important phone call in his office. Father James Schrader is just fooling with that solemn look. He's ac- tually less sane than most people. At BOTTOM RIGHT is Mrs. Sharon Neels flashing her very popular and frequent smile. Sharon is the new secretary. ABOVE is the lovely Mrs. Kay Widhelm, also a school secretary. Kay is in charge of both the grade school and part of the high school. 4 We pass it on through curriculum 6 students rank in national exam The first year Spanish students passed the National Spanish Exam in flying colors, with six of them ranking in the top ten across the state of Nebraska. Chris Heng placed first in the state and won a trip to Mexico in June. The other five were Susan Roddy, Denise Davis, Tim Causgrove, Ann Harney, and Peggy Miller. Mrs. Harris, a third year teacher at Lourdes, coached the students. Besides teaching Spanish to the juniors, she also taught the seniors Spanish II. Being an inventive teacher, Mrs. Harris concocted several different techniques of learning to the utter dismay of her students. Some of her fun filled ideas were giving weekly speeches and writing es- says - all in Spanish. Give up Mrs. Harris, es Imposlble ensenar a esos alumnos el es- panoll! (It's impossible to teach those students Spanish.) ABOVE Is Chris Heng with the first place trophy and the other students who ranked in the top ten. From L to R are Tim Causgrove, Susan Roddy, Ann Harney. Mrs. Harris, Chris Heng. Peggy Miller, and Denise Davis. 6 Beginning teacher adds business class The Business department received a facelift at the hands of Mrs. Sheila Walters this year. Mrs. Walters added a new business course for the seniors called Of- fice Practices. She constructed the class especially for those persons wishing to take a second typing and of- fice course in order to further themselves in a career as a secretary. Originally, Lourdes only offered one typing course for freshmen but this year, Mrs. Walters split up the freshmen typing course and added this higher level class. In addition to her typing and procedure classes, Mrs. Walters also taught an accounting class for the seniors and an English class for the juniors. The freshmen typing class labors away with their assignments and the room is filled with its music. Mrs. Walters instructs the freshmen as to their timing techniques. Get ready, get set, gol Mary Detloff, LaVerna Clark, and Debl Straub are busy with other things besides accounting. 7 Math students earn honor at Creighton Sister Regina Boone sponsored two teams in the Creighton Math Field Day. Members of team A were Tim Causgrove, Chris Heng, Tom Heng, Steve Nocita, and Joe Wenzl. Team B consisted of Mariane Cooper, Mary Kempkes, Pat Kreifels, Hoshi Makino, and Gary Sasse. Winning honors for team A were Tom Heng, first place in Marathon A and Tim Causgrove who too took second place in Chalk Talk. Although team A did not place in the first two places or receive a trophy, they did place third out of more than forty teams. Sister Regina taught Math 7, Analysis, Algebra I 9A, Geometry 10A, and Algebra II. Miss Fuerniss had the Algebra I 9B class and Mr. Helmick had charge of Math 8, Applied Geometry II, and Geometry 10B. Besides his regular classes, Mr. Helmick also was sponsor for the Math Club and its junior high field day. ABOVE is Sister Regina teaching her seventh grade Math class. Sister Regina is also the sponsor for the senior class. Miss Fuerniss has her hands full with this rowdy bunch of ninth graders and their Algebra class. 6 Mr. Helmick's eighth grade math class is hard at work on one of their assignments given to them by their instructor. Mr. Helmick not only had his math classes but also P.E. classes and the basketball team. At left he is with his Math 8 class. 9 Mad scientists probe the unknown No one really studied the unknown this year, only the facts. But even the facts were made interesting through the instructions of Mrs. Mary Jane Hawkes, Chemistry, Miss Cathy Fuerniss, Biology and Physical Sciences, and Mrs. Mary Ann Liesemeyer, Advanced Sciences, Mrs. Hawkes taught the juniors and seniors together in Chemistry as did Mrs. Liesemeyer in Ad- vanced Sciences. Miss Fuerniss instructed the Freshmen in Physical Sciences and the sophomores in Biology. In addition to her classes, Mrs. Hawkes also directed the Greater Nebraska Science Fair held in Nebraska City. An honor won by one of Mrs. Hawkes' students was the Bausch and Lomb Science award received by Tom Heng. Miss Fuerniss instructs the sophomores in the concepts of Biology. BELOW. Mrs. Hawkes explains to the juniors and seniors the basics of molecular construction. At BOTTOM RIGHT are juniors Ann Harney, Jim Tanking, Joe Wenzl, and Susan Roddy as they question the next step in their lab procedure. 10 Band and English utilize student talent Mr. Tom Blahnik, head of the Band department, encouraged the use of his students' natural talent In both large and small group competition. As a large group, the band was awarded a superior rating at Pershing, and an excellent at District. Also, for the first time, several small groups were entered in competition at District. The band also marched as one of the hosting bands in the Applejack Parade and the Arbor Day Parade. Sister Julia Marie Head also encouraged in- dividual endeavors in essay, poetry, and song writing contests. There were several national, state, and local competitions. A few were sponsored by the Omaha World Herald, the Catholic Daughters, the American Legion Auxiliary, the VFW, and the Knights of Colum- bus. Mr. Blahnik works to inspire his early morning band class. This is the A Band consisting of members from the junior and senior high school. The seventh grade English class listens Intently as Sister Julia con- Sister Julia, in charge of ail junior and senior high English classes, structs (of all things!) an English sentence before their eyes. Will creates the miracles of literature for the seniors, wonders never cease! 11 History dept, gets first year teacher Mrs. Mary Ann Liesemeyer, a first year teacher, carried a large load for a beginner. In addition to teaching all high school history and government classes, she also taught girls’ P.E., coached girls’ volleyball and track, and was sponsor for the Pep Club. Among the activities of her department for the year were County Government Day for the juniors and Sur- vival Economics for the seniors. At RIGHT Is Mrs. Liesemeyer as she attempts to explain the fun- damentals of American Government to the seniors. Sev Sorensen instructs Roger Kreifels and Tim Kaiser in the works of Machine Woods. Mrs. Liesemeyer strives to get the attention of Mike Navrkal. 12 Art depts. enhanced by experience Sev Sorensen gives a class lecture while Mitch Kreifels and Steve Fenton divert their attention elsewhere. The art depts., which included industrial arts, saw two familiar faces this year. Leading the conventional art program was Mrs. Sue Eickhoff, a fourth year retur- ning part-time teacher. Her classes consisted of ad- vanced arts for juniors and seniors and another class for the jr. high. Returning with the industrial arts classes was Sev Sorensen, a long time agriculture and shop teacher. Among his classes were Machine Woods for the freshmen and sophomores and electric motors and drafting, both for the juniors and seniors. Two substan- tial supplements to the industrial arts program were the new addition to the shop building which gave more room for individual projects and the purchases of more machinery. At left Is Mrs. Eickhoff leading a class discussion. Mark Riege receives Individual help and Instruction from Mrs. Eickhoff. 13 3 priests lead the theology program This year, the theology department was lead by three priests: Father Thomas Ozanne C.PP.S., Father James Schrader, and Father Richard Brombach. With Father Tom, the juniors studied Christian Morality, Adult Perspectives into Catholocism, and Contemporary Moral Problems. The freshmen, also under the instruction of Father Tom, took An Introduc- tion to Scripture and Christian Challenges for Teenagers. Father Brombach was co-leader with Father Tom of the junior class which was divided in half because of its size. Father Brombach's courses were Vatican II and the Book of Romans. Above is Father Schrader, the school counselor. At left Is Father Tom as he teaches one of his freshmen classes. Under the charge of Father Schrader were the seniors and the sophomores. Father Schrader in- structed the seniors in Contemporary Christiandom and Christian Marriage while also teaching Theology 10 to the sophomores. Besides his classes, Father Schrader was also school counselor and aided in coac- ing football and basketball. It was also the responsibility of the theology department to arrange a weekly Mass for every Friday to be held in the gym. 14 Father Brombach distributes communion to Susan Roddy with the assistance of Roger Kreifels. 5 Keri Koerber, Renee Wurtele and Carlene Roll work together on a project during their religion class. LHS at a glance Its impossible to categorize every part of school life. For example, the fun had between classes, the fun in classes (believe it or not), and the special friends in your life. These photos help capture that part of the everyday curriculum which was not all book learning. Therefore, these pages are dedicated to the candid shots that had much value but were hard to put into any particular section. Mrs. Harris is the proud parent of the girl unanimously agreed upon as being the cutest (and youngest) member of Lourdes, Jesse. As usual, the sophomores are busy doing LaVerna Clark is not the fonz. She knows the difference between pretending to be the nothing during their homeroom. fonz and just plainly knowing that you're superior. Classmate Carrie Wurtele smiles at the fooling from the background. Paul Berzkalns shows his sense of humor by giving the peace sign when everyone knows what he does best is make war and raise havoc. Sister Rose Marie Craycroft takes a rest from her many duties to pose for the cameras in the library. Everyone knows how friendly Jimmy Moyer can be, but they haven’t figured out a way to put a stop to it. Chris Heng poses quite naturally for a picture as Chris (Red) Kreifels smiles on. 17 Mrs. Helmick stirs up culinary class A new class was added to the Home Ec depart- ment this year under the direction of Mrs. Dave Helmick. The new class was especially designed for underclassmen to help them prepare and receive some background in the culinary and sewing arts before entering the advanced classes for juniors and seniors. The class was held during first period in the morning and included beginner's sewing, cooking, and general knowledge essential toward the keeping of a good home. The advanced classes for the juniors and seniors were much the same but on a higher level. The advanced classes also included general knowledge concerning vitamin intake and other information. Mrs. Helmick was part of a husband and wife team that came to Lourdes this year being the wife of basket- ball coach Dave Helmick. Mrs. Helmick assists Patti Beckman with one of Patti's sewing pro- jects for the Home Ec class. Mrs. Helmick Is trying to explain a concept to the seniors. The Home Ec room was not always used for Home Ec. Here It has been Invaded by the members of the Literature study hall. We pass it on through athletics Winning season is stopped by injuries The Knight's football team began the season with high hopes as they were predicted to rank first in Class C competition by both the OMAHA WORLD HERALD and the LINCOLN STAR. Their starting games served as proof of their ability but the injury of quarterback Dick Wichman followed and damaged team strength. This injury lead several others but despite these mis- fortunes, the Knights placed tenth in final state rankings. The team also placed first in the Northern Galaxy and second in the North and South Galaxy. The team was coached by Bill Nelson who was assisted by Fr. James Schrader, Dave Helmick, and Al Schnitzer. Scott Harding and Mark Riege took all-state honors with Kent Koerber, Dave Schreiter, and Jay Wilmes sharing conference awards with them. The Lourdes’ team has never had any problem with enrollment and they have a larger roll than many Class B schools. The team consists of 10 seniors, 15 juniors, 8 sophomores, and 10 freshmen. Coach Nelson reviews his game strategy with Bear (Al Schnitzer). John Ryder makes a tackle tor the oftense with John Gilttlnger and Mark Riege coming to assist. Quarterback Bill Harris tries for a long pass during the Humboldt game. 20 The Knight football team. FIRST ROW: Dick Wichman. Jerry Giit- tinger, Bill Harris. Gary Sasse. Tom Heng. Mike Kreifels. David Ullsperger. John Durr; SECOND ROW: Jim Tanking. Tom Eiser- man. Jim Moyer. Bill Hauder. Kent Koerber. Curt Wurtele. Joe Durr. Mark Rlege. Bryan Kreifels. Craig Hartley; THIRD ROW: Dave Schrelter. John Giittinger. Keith White. John Ryder. Chris Kreifels. Randy Wurtele. Mike Navrkal. Tim Kaiser. Chris Kreifels. Joe Wenzl; FOURTH ROW: Jay Wilmes. Bruce Welniak. Danny Harshman. Joe Heng. Steve Allgood. Ed Stukenholtz, Todd Hartley. Mike Wurtele. Gary Durr, Doug Wichman. 21 A touchdown puts the knights in the lead against Palmyra. Dave Schreiter completes a pass to put the Knights In the lead against Palmyra. JfiUs f 8lt owjf 5 dV . MIMMCAi Coach Nelson brought his own rooting section to the Nemaha Valley game. These kids are among his many friends that come to rally him on. The offense moves the ball for several yards but It is not enough to put Lourdes in the lead against Humboldt. 22 Keith White makes a long run against Pawnee City thereby aptly showing that his abilities are a match for anybody’s. Bill Harris and Doug Whichman make a good kickoff team. Coach and club gain experience Mary Ann Liesemeyer, a first year coach and teacher, along with the volleyball team gained valuable experience this year. The assistant coach, Cathy Kreifels, and the student managers also worked with the girls during the afternoon practice sessions. Though it was not a successful season statistically, hopes and spirits stayed high. One of the unique characteristics of this year’s squad was the support within the team. This unity shone forth in their determination and stamina throughout the season. Several returning lettermen will help to strengthen the team next year. To supplement this sport, a junior high program was continued and developed more extensively. Their interest and hard work combined with the increasing support for the program, promise brighter seasons in the future. Mariane Cooper volleys a high one as Jean Derks in the background prepares to take over. Kim Harding and Janet Harney work together to save a point against them during a home game. Due to the efforts of Michelle Francois and Ann Harney, Susan Rod- dy is able to spike one over the net. 23 24 Varsity team members and student managers from left to right are FRONT ROW: Kim Harding, Janet Harney. Maureen Mullen. Susan Roddy. Mary Ann Moyer. JoAnn Kreifels; BACK ROW: Pat Kreifels. Mariane Cooper. Jean Derks. Jane Kreifels. Marlene Kreifels. Robin Harding, Marie Bataillon. and Ranae Rettig. As JoAnn Kreifels volleys Mary Ann Moyer watches on. This is true team action where Robin Harding digs the ball while backed by Marie Bataillon, JoAnn Kreifels. and Jean Derks. Mrs. Liesemeyer is deep into a team discussion with the aid of her assistant Cathy Kreifels. B team members are Vickie Kreifels. Michelle Francois, Vicki Francois. Ann Harney. Peggy Miller, and Sandy Eiserman. Michelle Francois demonstrates the proper serve. The BRA Club (Boys Rally Association) shows high spirits for the volleyball team. C team action is exhibited by Dee Dee Miller with her back up unit consisting of Margaret Kaiser and Karen Kreifels. C team members are Karen Kreifels. Janet Riege. Margaret Kaiser. Dee Dee Miller, Both are prepared but It is Vicki Francois that Lisa Fey. Julie Riege. and Cindy Oelke. makes the dig while Peggy Miller watches. 25 Mark Riege trys for a shot during the Sterling game at the Auburn tournaments while John Giittinger waits below. Jay Wilmes tips it in for two points against Palmyra on the Palmyra home court. The Knights Varsity Basketball team. From left to right are: John Ryder. Jim Moyer. Chris Kreifels, Keith White. Bill Harris; BACK ROW: Coach Helmick. Bill Hauder. Mark Riege. John Giittinger. Jay Wilmes. Joe Durr, and Father Schrader. NOT PRESENT for the picture are Dave Schreiter and the newest team member Bryan Kreifels. 26 New coach asks cooperation of boys Lourdes acquired a new basketball coach this year in Dave Helmick. Assisting him was Father James Schrader in practice and game warmups. Although new for Lourdes, coach Helmick was no rookie as the team ended with a season record of 9-10. Coach Helmick did stress, however, that winning was not just up to the coach but up to every individual team member; if basketball was to be a team sport, then the winning would also have to be done as a team. Returning for the next year were 11 varsity team members including All-Conference player Bill Hauder and the newest member, Bryan Kreifels. Father Schrader coached the reserve team to a promising 6-9 record. They will no doubt add to the strength of the varsity in future years. Team members were Steve Allgood, Ed Derks, Tom Eiserman, Dan Harshman, Joe Heng, Mike Navrkal, Steve Nocita, Bruce Welniak, and Doug Wichman. Working out some problems during a break In the Sterling game at the Galaxy Tournament are Coach Helmick and Father Schrader with the boys. John Ryder goes up for a shot at Palmyra while Jay Wllmes guards against a Cardinal Intruder. Jimmy Moyer does some fancy dribbling to help win the game against the Sidney Cowboys. 27 Bryan Kreifels jumps for the ball as Keith White watches on in All eyes are riveted to the court as the action gets tense against Sterl- the Sidney game. ing in the Humboldt tournaments. Coach Helmick and Father Schrader look especially concerned. John Giittinger puts one in despite the efforts of a Humboldt player. Jerry Giittinger and Chris Kreifels wait for the possible rebound. Ferocious Bill Hauder blocks a shot attempt by a Humboldt Car- dinal. Bill Hauder trys for a basket while fighting the attempts of the Sterling Jets. Michelle Francois makes a running leap at one ot the meets held at the Syracuse track. Boys’ and girls’ run Kent Koerber pulls into the lead at the TrICounty Meet. to beat the clock The Lourdes track team has two divisions, boys’ and girls’. The boys’ team was coached by Bill Nelson and the girls' by Mrs. Mary Ann Liesemeyer. Both teams did respectively well attending more than six meets. Some of those attended by both teams were the Fairbury Relays, Syracuse Invitational, TriCounty In- vitational, Nebraska City Dual, Districts, and the Galaxy Meet. Additional meets attended by the boys alone were the Doane Invitational and the Weeping Water Meet. The girls placed well the Fairbury Relays taking 3rd place, took 2nd in the TriCounty Invitational , and took 3rd at Galaxy. The boys also placed well in a cou- ple of their meets. They were in 2nd place at Weeping Water and 1st at Galaxy. 29 Bruce Krellels does the shot put at the TriCounty Meet. Mark Riege is doing what he does best, the high jump. Mark also competes in pole vaulting occasionally. Boys’ track team Coach Bill Nelson Father Schrader Dave Helmick Steve Allgood Ed Derks Jim Moyer Joe Durr Mike Navrkal Tom Eiserman Steve Nocita Jerry Giitinger Mark Riege John Giittinger John Ryder Scott Harding Dave Schreiter Craig Hartley Ed Stukenholtz Bill Hauder Jim Tanking Joe Heng Bruce Welniak Tom Heng Joe Wenzl Kent Koerber Keith White Bruce Kreifels Dick Wichman Bryan Kreifels Doug Wichman Mike Kreifels Jay Wilmes John Qiittinger does his best to lessen the lead that his opponents have over him. Jim Tanking is busy making a mess and making good In the long jump. 30 Kim Harding gets ready to let go with a heave, hoping to place in the shot put. This is Mark Riege again in his favorite division, high jumping. Girls’ track team Coach Mary Ann Liesemeyer Chris Clark JoAnn Kreifels Jean Derks Karen Kreifels Mary Durr Vickie Kreifels Terry Durr Dee Dee Miller Lisa Fey Peggy Miller Michelle Francois Mary Ann Moyer Vicki Francois Cindy Oelke Kim Harding Ranae Rettig Robin Harding Janet Riege Ann Harney Julie Riege Margaret Kaiser Marlene Sarraillon Jane Kreifels Pam Welniak High jumping must run In the Riege family as Julie takes after big brother Mark. Janet Riege also competes in the high jump. 31 Feats of participation are recognized The Knights of Columbus Athletic Banquet proved to be an enjoyable evening for all. Following a delicious meal served and prepared by the Christian Mothers was a delightful and entertaining program. Master of ceremonies was Mike McCurdy, guest speakers were Mark Harmon of KOLN and Jim Pillen. Other speakers included members of the staff. A host of honors was awarded in the course of the evening including the Student of the Year Award and the Knights of Columbus Scholarship-Mariane Cooper, Boy Athlete of the Year-Jerry Giittinger, Girl Athlete of the Year-JoAnn Kreifels, Special Sports Award-Mike Kreifels, and Honorary Letterman-AI Schnitzer. 32 Receiving the Student of the Year Award from Coach Nelson on one hand and her Knights of Columbus Scholarship from Msgr. Murray on the other is Mariane Cooper. Accepting their respective awards are Jerry Giittinger. Mike Kreifels, and JoAnn Kreifels. Congratulating them are Mark Harmon and Jim Pillen. We pass it on through activities Band’s dreams fulfilled at Pershing The dream of every band in the state was fulfilled for the Lourdes' Band when they received a Division I Rating in the Pershing Marching Band Competition in November of 1976. The rating did much to boost the spirits of the band and this spirit remained high for the remainder of the year. Another highlight of the year was the Manisphere Marching Band Festival held in Winnipeg, Canada in the summer of 1976. Approximately 46 students attended the trip plus numerous sponsors including director Mr. Tom Blahnik and school counselor Father Schrader. The band also sponsored a Winter Concert in December and the Spring Concert in May. Both were considered to be successes and were largely attended. Another activity of the band was Pep Band. BELOW is Mr. Blahnik leading the band during the half time of a home game. The drummers' sections prepares for their performance at the band clinic sponsored by Lourdes. Mr. Blahnik conducts the morning session of the Pep Band. 34 Posing with their Pershing trophy are band officers Jim Tanking-treas., Joe Wenzl-v. pres.. Mr. Blahnik, Maureen Mullen- majorette. and Marlene Kreifels-pres., Not present is Mariane Cooper-sect. The Band marched in perfect form In November at the Pershing Competition. It was such form which won for them their Divi- sion I Rating. 35 Clubs encourage special interests The honor club system at Lourdes allows students with special abilities to pursue interests in their respec- tive fields. The clubs were L-Club, Math Club, and National Honor Society. This year the Letterman’s Club held their annual initiation in May and it contained all the usual fun sur- prises for the initiatees. They also sponsored a pan- cake feed at the Memorial Building. The Lourdes’ chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta also had fund raising activities this year. Its main function was the Junior High Math Field Day, sponsored to create interest in Math. The NHS was an honorary club. Since its members were already actively involved in school life the club sponsored no group functions. At TOP are one-time cheerleaders Bill Hauder, Mark Riege. Scott and Matt Harding, Kent Koerber, and Joe Durr. L-Club officers L to R: Dick Wichman-pres.. JoAnn Kreifels-sect.. Jane Kreifels-treas., Jerry Giittinger-v. pres. The 1976-77 L Club. From left to right In the FRONT ROW: Jane Kreifels. JoAnn Kreifels, Dick Wichman; SECOND ROW: Ranae Ret- tig. Pat Kreifels. Marlene Sarraillon, Mary Ann Moyer, Vicki Francois. Jean Derks, Ann Harney. Michelle Francois. Pam Welniak, Horshinori Makino; THIRD ROW: Julie Riege. Ed Stukenholtz, Scott Harding. Steve Nocita. Curt Wurtele. Joe Wenzl. Joh Ryder. Vickie Kreifels. Kim Harding. Ray Grantski; FOURTH ROW: Janet Riege. Bill Harris. Tom Heng, Jim Tanking. Jimmy Moyer. Bryan Kreifels. Dave Schreiter. Randy Wurtele; FIFTH ROW: Ed Derks. Joe Durr, Mike Kreifels. Mark Riege. Jay Wilmes, Bill Hauder. Doug Wichman. Chris Kreifels. Kent Koerber, Joe Heng. Bruce Kreifels. and Tom Eiserman. 36 Math Club members are from L to R; BOTTOM ROW: Marie Batallion-treas.. Mary Kempkes-v. pres.. Mariane Cooper-pres.. Susan Roddy-recording sect.. Denise Davis- corresponding sect., Mr. Helmick-club sponsor; SECOND ROW: Bill Harris. Gary Sasse, Carrie Wurtele. Sandra Griepenstroh. Tom Heng; THIRD ROW: Bill Hauder (STANDING). Patti Beckman. Terri Durr. Peggy Miller. Kim Harding. Ann Harney. Mary Kreifels. Chris Kreifels. Joe Wenzl, Chris Heng and Tim Causgrove (STANDING); FOURTH ROW: Keith White. Steve Nocita, Rita Berzkalns. Pat Kreifels. Betty Pfeiffer. The National Honor Society is from L to R; FRONT ROW: Denise Davis, JoAnn Kreifels, Marlene Kreifels. Sandra Griepenstroh, Janet Harney. Carrie Wurtele. Deb Clark; SECOND ROW: Mary Kempkes. Bill Harris. Joe Wenzl. Mary Kreifels. Vicki Kreifels. Susan Roddy. Mariane Cooper. We can see that the Camera Club is on the ball with Joe Wenzl as he gets an action shot at a basketball game. For safety's sake, trucks replace the traditional snake dance down main street. No fun is lost however as everyone crowds in and chants their cheers. V 38 The night-before-Homecoming festivities are heightened by the bonfire followed by a make shift snake dance. Scene is “Welcome to my nitemare” Welcome to my Nitemare was the theme for Homecoming 1977. The scene broke the monotony and gave vent for creative imaginations. Besides the usual bonfire, hay rack ride, and dance, the pep club created a few new Homecoming activities. There was a poster contest between the classes with $25.00 as prize. The sophomores claimed the prize because of the quantity and quality of their posters. There was also a faculty clash day when teachers wore clothing of non-matching color or pattern. The dance began immediately following a vic- torious game against Johnson-Brock. The ceremonies opened with the senior procession, candidate proces- sion, and the crowning of the royalty. The king and queen were Mike Kreifels and Marlene Kreifels. Runners-up were Jerry Giittinger and Debbie Straub. Other candidates were Jean Derks, Janet Harney, JoAnn Kreifels, Bill Harris, David Ullsperger, and Dick Wichman. The band was Atlantis. At left is Queen Marlene Kreltels and King Mike Kreifels. Homecoming candidates from left to right are JoAnn Kreifels, Debl Straub. Marlene Kreifels, Jean Derks, Janet Harney. Bill Harris, Dick Wichman. Mike Kreifels, Dave Ullsperger. and Jerry Giittinger. 39 Pep Club sizzles with new leaders Two new teachers chaperoned the Pep Club this year: Mrs. Tom Liesemeyer and Miss Cathy Fuerniss. Both were first-year teachers. Mrs. Liesemeyer was an alumni of Lourdes and also the Pep Club president in her senior year. Among their fund raisers was the game snack stand which helped to supply money necessary for Pep Club activities and duties. The club furnished Homecoming flowers and boutonnieres for the seniors and candidates, decorated for the Athletic Banquet, and donated $53.00 to the Easter Seals Society. The Pep Club is manned by over fifty girls in- cluding 18 freshmen, 18sophomoes, 12 juniors, and 13 seniors. The club has one of the largest enrollments for Class C schools. Pep club leaders from L to R are Terri Durr-treas., Susan Roddy- sect.. Mary Kempkes-v. pres., Carrie Wurtele-pres.; Sandra Grlepenstroh, LaVerna Clark; Denise Davis. Maureen Mullen; Pat Krelfels, Marlene Sarralllon; Ann Lutz, and Ranae Rettig. The Pep Club rallies at a home game together with the cheerleaders and the Pep Band between halves of the varsity basketball game. 40 ABOVE are the cheerleaders and the Pep Club at a home football game. Pep Club members for the 1976-77 year are: Freshmen Joyce Beccard, Melinda Behrns, Christine Clark, Lisa Fey, Angela Gress, Margaret Kaiser. Laurie Kempkes, Karen Kreifels. Ann Lutz. Dee Dee Miller, Cindy Oelke, Lora Pfeiffer, Janet Riege, Julie Riege. Marcia Rettig, Kim Schmidt, Dianne Schmitz; sophomores Rita Berzkalns, Mary Durr, Vickie Francois, Robin Harding, Keri Koerber, Pat Kreifels. Lisa Lazarro. Jane Lutz, Mary Ann Moyer. Betty Jo Pfeiffer, Ranae Rettig. Carlene Roll, Diane Sasse, Marlene Sarraillon, Pam Welniak, Renee Wurtele; Juniors Patti Beckman, Denise Davis. Terri Durr, Michelle Francois, Kim Harding, Ann Marie Harney. Mary Kreifels, Vicki Kreifels. Peggy Miller. Maureen Mullen, Susan Roddy; seniors Marie Bataillon, Mary Beccard. LaVerna Clark, Mariane Cooper. Jean Derks. Sandra Griepenstroh, Janet Harney, Mary Kempkes. Jane Kreifels. JoAnn Kreifels. Marlene Kreifels, Carrie Wurtele. The Cheerleaders help the Pep Club to boogie” at the Auburn tournaments which are near the end of the season. 41 Varsity cheerleaders from BOTTOM TO TOP are Ann Harney. Mary Kreifels. Vickie Kreifels. Janet Harney. JoAnn Kreifels. and Marlene Kreifels. The game is opened with a burst of spirit as the boys run through the frame created by the junior girls. 42 Reserve cheerleaders for this year are Mary Ann Moyer, Vickie Francois, Joyce Beccard. and Margaret Kaiser. Speech team takes 5th district The Speech and Drama Club worked well in a new system this year. In previous years, one instructor sponsored and directed the events but this year Sister Julia Marie Head sponsored the team while individual instruction was chosen. Although Sister Julia chose members for the events and held tryouts, each event had separate coaches. Even though the team did not place at the Galaxy meet, they took first place in the District meet and thereby upheld a long standing tradi- tion of the team. Lourdes has taken the Districts for over five years in a row now. Team members that went to the State meet were Mary Kreifels in Interpretation of Prose, and Lisa Lazarro and Melinda Behrns, both in Interpretation of Poetry. At upper left Is Mary Wirth greeting guests at the Galaxy One Act Play contest sponsored by Lourdes. Sister Julia Marie reviews minor details of the judging at Galaxy with judge Dr. William Deahl. Jr.. 43 Club members: Tim Causgrove, Chris Heng, Jay Wllmes, Sister Julia Marie Head, Jane Kreifels, Mary Beccard. Sandra Griepenstroh, Mary Kempkes: Peggy Miller, Mary Kreifels. Susan Roddy. Kim Harding, Michelle Francois, Ann Harney, Denise Davis: Lisa Lazarro. Sandy Elserman. Steve Noclta. Diane Sasse. Pat Kreifels: Melinda Behrns. Dee Dee Miller. Play takes state The Speech and Drama Club's One Act Play, “The Legacy turned out to be a pot of gold in disguise. The play took first place at all of its meets: Galaxy, District, and State Class B. Individual awards won through the play were: Mary Kempkes-Galaxy Best Actress; Mary Beccard, Mary Kempkes, and Steve Nocita-District Superior Acting Awards. The cast consisted of Tim Causgrove (Keller), Mary Beccard and Steve Nocita (Marion and William Atson), Mary Kempkes (Sara Wingate), and Ann Harney with Jay Wilmes (Elizabeth and Carter Wise). Directors were Marlene Rhoades and JoAnn Hazard. Credit must also go to an amazing stage crew for their sound and lighting effects. MIDDLE RIGHT: Preparing lor a performance are Mary Kempkes, director Marlene Rhoades. Ann Harney, and Mary Beccard. BELOW: Crew. cast, and directors listen intently to the critique at Galaxy from judge Dr. William Deahl, Jr. BOTTOM RIGHT: Keller and the Wises receive cold greetings from William and Sara. William and Sara reveal to Marion the secret. Mrs. Harris livens up Spanish Club ABOVE are the club's officers: Peggy Miller, public relations; Ann Harney, secretary; Mariane Cooper, vice-president; and Janet Harney, president. Mrs. Dianna Harris, in her three years at Lourdes, led a rejuvenation of the Spanish department. Part of her program specialized in arousing student interest in the foreign language classes. Arousing interest was one of the main functions of the Spanish Club. The club held its meetings on the first and third Monday of every month. On the agenda for each meeting was discussion of business matters, Spanish education, Spanish entertainment, and an authentic Spanish or Mexican meal. Club members took turns hosting meetings. The club was responsible for the comic posters written in Spanish that decorated the rooms. The Spanish Club raised over $500 dollars through bake sales. The money helped to buy official club T-shirts with a club insignia and ‘‘motto’’ inscribed on it. With the money left over, the club paid half the costs of new books and tapes for Spanish classes next year. The school board supplied the remainder of the funds. BELOW Is a scene from the Christmas party. Club members are standing in worship around the manger along with faculty and honored guests. Spiritual life couples with school life At first glance, Lourdes does not appear to be much different from any public school. Yes, there are religion courses and yes, there are Masses and religious retreats, but there is still something else. God is not an extra here but a fundamental part of school life. We call upon Him for help, protection, and guidance at all times whether it be the Pep Club prayer for safe travel, or a special prayer from school un- ity. Our inclusion of God gives an added dimension to every experience. An added spiritual encounter included is senior retreat, held at the Waverly Retreat House. Highlights of the visit were a trip to the Marian Motherhouse, a closing Mass, and a discussion on prayer lead by Sister Veronica Volkmer. At LEFT is the opening of the Mass celebrated at the beginning of the school year. BELOW is Mass being held at the grotto for a change of atmosphere. 46 At RIGHT is another scene from the opening-of- the school-year Mass. Listening to a retreat discussion are Mary Beccard. Sandra Griepenstroh. Marlene Kreifels, Janet Harney, JoAnn Kreifels, and sponsor Mrs. Linda Nelson. Sandra Griepenstroh and Mary Beccard take a break between discussions at retreat. Father Schrader and Sister Veronica Volkmer share their insights into prayer. 47 Stairway to heaven The theme to the 1976-77 Junior-Senior Prom was Stairway to Heaven, the title to a popular song. The school gym was very ap- propriately decorated with streamers of stars partitioning off the dance floor and forming a ceil- ing. A back drop was also created for the stage on which there was a vision of a stairway to heaven. For the second year in a row, the prom band was April Monday. The band played mostly modern hits though they did add a touch of creativity by allowing local school talent to perform at one point and by playing the theme song from The Hillbillies . Poses and shots for this page were taken by Steven Harvey Studios. ABOVE is Jim Tanking with his date Mary Ann Moyer. Here we find Mary KreKels with Mary Durr in the back. Steven Allgood Mike Batalllon Joyce Beccard Melinda Behrns 33 Freshmen partake of high school 33 freshmen got a taste of high school life. Although as freshmen they are not allowed into all Senior High activities, they did their share in sports, speech club, pep club, and the Homecoming festivities. The change in studies, from Jr. High to high school, was not that great with the exception of the ad- dition of a typing course. Other classes for freshmen were band, English, theology, algebra I, chorus, P.E., and physical science. Bruce Krelfels pushes a pencil across the gym floor as part of his freshmen initiation. 50 Freshmen class officers at left are Margaret Kaiser-pres.. Janet Riege-v. pres.. Dee Dee Miller-sect., and Ann Lutz-treas. Margaret Kaiser Laurie Kempkes Bruce Kreifels Karen Kreifels Matt Kreifels Scott Kreifels Ann Lutz Dee Dee Miller Cindy Oelke 51 Lora Pfeiffer Janet Riege Julie Riege Kim Schmidt Dianne Schmitz Doug Straub Ed Stukenholtz Bruce Weiniak Jimmy Welter Mary Wirth Mike Wurtele Mike Batalllon and Karen Kreifels aren’t listening (but then, neither is anyone else) during one of their classes. This must be the freshmen girls’ corner during Miss Fuernlss’ class. Rita Berzkalns Martha Detloff Mary Durr Sandy Eiserman Vickie Francois John Giittinger Dorcea Gude Robin Harding Tim Kaiser Keri Koerber Chris Kreifels Jim Kreifels Sophomores become more integrated This year, the sophomores discovered the full privileges of senior high. The sophomores were eligible for all activities, clubs, and they attended Prom with a junior or senior date, but they were not able to run for club or council offices. The sophomores were looking ahead in their financial needs for Prom which they would be respon- sible for as juniors. They held a bake sale and a dance as a means of raising money. These funds should give them a head start towards Prom. Keith White. Steve Nocita, and John Ryder are only half awake dur- ing last day convocations. The school gathered in the gym on the closing day to hear Mass and receive report cards. 53 Ranae Rettig, Betty Pfeiffer, Pat Kreifels. Diane Sasse, Ann Lutz, and Chris Wurtele are awaiting the beginning of Mass on closing day. Pat Kreifels Roger Kreifels Lisa Lazarro Jane Lutz Mary Ann Moyer Mike Navrkal Steve Nocita Betty Jo Pfeiffer Ranae Rettig Ron Rhoades Carlene Roll 54 CENTRAL SCHOOL — O------- Sophomore class officers are Lisa Lazarro-pres., Pam Welniak-treas.. Martha Detloff-v. pres., and Keri Koerber- sect.. John Ryder Diane Sasse Marlene Sarraillon Ernie Scharp Steve Straub Pat Sullivan Pam Welniak Keith White Randy Wurtele Renee Wurtele Juniors top sales 42 juniors represented the largest class in the school and due to their size, they were split into two groups tor educational Instruction. The Class of 1978 set a record in their magazine sales, a money rasing event for Junior-Senior Prom. They had a total of over $950 when completed to aid in their construction of the dance scene. Besides Prom, sales, a money raising event for Junior-Senior Prom, busy. These included the Homecoming bonfire, County Government Day, sports, and many academic clubs. The juniors have shown excellent leadership and total school involvement. Junior class officers are Chris Heng-v. pres.. Bill Hauder-treas., Mary Kreifels-sect., and Joe Wenzl-pres. Patti Beckman Linda Bryant Tim Causgrove Deborah Clark Denise Davis Mark Detlotf Joe Durr Terri Durr Tom Elserman Steve Fenton David Frana Michelle Francois 56 Steve Gross Linda Gude Kim Harding Ann Marie Harney Craig Hartley Bill Hauder Chris Heng John Kempkes Bryan Kreifels Kent Koerber Juniors Joe Wenzl, Tim Causgrove, and Jim Tanking comtemplate their measurements in chemistry class. 57 The juniors have many activities in homeroom besides homework and class meetings. Chris Kreifels Mary Kreifels Mitch Kreifels Phillip Kreifels Vicki Kreifels Horshinori Makino Peggy Miller Jim Moyer Maureen Mullen Jay Wilmes goes over his in- structions with County At- torney Bill Davis before opening court on County Government Day. Rick Pfeiffer Mark Riege Susan Roddy Dave Schreiter Ron Stukenholtz Jim Tanking Dennis Tempelmeyer Joe Wenzl Doug Wichman Jay Wilmes Dave Wright Curt Wurtele Juniors Vicki Kreifels. Peggy Miller, and Kim Harding en- joy an English class discus- sion while Linda Bryant en- joys a nap. 59 30 seniors leave with same vigor Marie Bataillon Mary Gail Beccard Paul Berzkalns LaVerna Clark Mariane Cooper Jean Derks The senior class of 77 with all of their activities, had a very busy year. Among their senior orientated events were retreat and skip day. The senior retreat was held at the Waverly Retreat House in the Catholic Center near Waverly, NE. The retreat was headed by Father James Schrader and sponsored by Coach Bill Nelson and his wife, Linda. The group left for Waverly on a Sunday night and returned the following Tuesday morning. An average day with a senior might begin at 8:00 a.m. and end with homeroom at 3:15. Besides the re- quired classes of Theology, History, and English, seniors were also eligible for higher divisions of Advanced Sciences, Chemistry, Home Ec, Analysis, Bookkeeping, Spanish, Drafting, and Business Class. 60 Mary Detlott in 77 as when they entered in 73 The seniors departed on May 22, 1977, all heading for different areas of the world. Commencement was at 7:30 p.m. with ex-governor Crosby as the guest speaker. Other honored guests were Bishop Glennon P. Flavin and Father James Dawson, superintendent of schools for the Lincoln Diocese. When it was over, everyone had somewhere to go, something to do. Some went on to college, some to trade schools, and still others to make a life for themselves in some other area. Some of the in- stitutions that were on the agenda were Peru, Benedic- tine College, the UNL, the UNO, Milford Tech., Omaha School of Commerce, Iowa State, Kearney State, the U.S. Air Force, and many others. John Durr Laurie Durr Jerry Giitlinger Ray Grantski Sandra Griepenstroh Roxanne Gude 61 Scott Harding It puzzles everyone as to why Marlene Kreifels is so deep in thought, in Chorus. Note the intelligent look on John Durr's face as he reads this book upside down. Seniors Carrie Wurtele and Marie Bataillon have questions for Coach Nelson during the graduation practices. All mouths are open wide as everyone practices and rehearses the songs selected for senior graduation. At LEFT Jerry Giittinger is measured for his cap and gown as Ray Grantski waits his turn in line. 62 Janet Harney Bill Harris Tom Heng The senior class was proud to have among their ranks, the winners of the City Intramural Basketball Tournament. From left to right with their trophy are Bill Harris. Ray Grantski. Paul Berzkalns, Tom Heng. and Scott Har- ding. Marvin Henne Mary Kempkes Jane Kreifels 63 The end of the beginning Janet Harney leads the class on their solemn journey up the aisle to the end of their beginnings. Jo Ann Krelfels Marlene Kreifels Mike Kreifels Chuck Ramold Gary Sasse 64 Dick Wichman Carrie Wurtele Above are the senior class officers. At top is Ray Granski-pres., From left to right: Bill Harris-v. pres.. Sandra Griepenstroh-sect., and Debi Straub-treas. 65 Seniors Bill Harris. Tom Heng, and Gary Sasse enjoy a small chat before Mass. Jane Kreifels and Mary Kempkes explore the possibilities of outcomes In their Chemistry Class experiment. Smile big for the camera Janet Harney. Janet does smile as Mary Detloff, JoAnn Kreifels. and Mariane Cooper are entertained by some other thought during homeroom. 66 67 Senior Activities Bataillon, Marie: VB 1.2.3.4; T 1; Clubs: Pep 1.2. Rep 3.4; Math 2.3. Treas 4; Span 3.4; Swing Choir 4; Band 1; Stud Co 4; L-Club 4 Beccard. Mary: VB 1.2; T 1.2; Pep Club 1.2.3.4; Span 3; Camera 2; Speech 3.4; Musical 1.3; Band 1.2 Berzkalns. Paul: FB 1; Stats 4; BB 3; Musical 1.3 Clark. LaVerna: VB 1; T 1; IM BB 1; Clubs: Pep 1,2,3. Rep 4; Band 1,2.3.4; Musical 1,3 Cooper. Mariane: VB 1.2.3.4; T 1; Clubs: Pep 1.2.3.4; Span 3. VP 4; Math 2.3. Pres 4; Speech 3; Band 1,2,3. Sec 4; Jazz Band 3.4; L-Club 3.4; Swing Choir 3.4; Musical 1.3; Class Treas 1.3; Nat Hon Soc 3.4 Derks. Jean: VB 1.2,3.4; T 1.2.3.4; Clubs: L-Club 2,3,4; Speech 1,2; Span Sec 3.4; Pep 1.2.3.4 Rep 1.2; Swing Choir 4; Musical 1,3; Photo Club 2 Detloff. Mary: Durr. John: FB 1,2,4; Bowling 1; Photo Club 3 Durr, Laurie: Speech 1.2; Musical 1.3 Giittinger. Jerry: FB 1,2.3.4; BB 1,2.4; City IM BB 3; T 1.3.4; Band 1,2,3; Musical 1.3; Math Club 2.3,4; L-Club 2.3.4; Jazz Band 3 Grantski. Ray: FB 1.2; BB 1.2; Stats 1.2.3,4; Musical 1; IM BB 3.4; Class Pres 2.4; Stud Co 1.4; Griepenstroh. Sandra: VB 2.3; Clubs: Pep 1.2.3. Rep 4; Speech 1.2,3. Stud Dir 4; Math 2.3,4; Class Sec 3.4 Stud Co 2; Span 3.4; Nat Hon Soc 3.4 Harding. Scott: FB 1,2,3, All-Con. All-St 4; BB 1.2; City IM BB 3.4; T 1,2.3.4; L-Club 2.3,4 Harney, Janet: VB 1.2.3.4; T 1; Clubs: Pep 1,2.3,4 Rep 1; Span 3. Pres 4; Sch Choir Pres 3; Ch L 3.4; Class Sec 1. Class VP 2; L-Club 4; Musical 1,3; Nat Hon Soc 3.4 Heng. Tom: T. 1; FB 1.2,3.4; BB 1,2,3; IM BB 3.4; Clubs: Span 3; Photo 3.4; L Club 4; Math Club 2,3,4; Stud Co. 2. Henne. Marvin: FB 2,3,4; BB 2; Kempkes. Mary: VB 1.2.3; T 2; Clubs: Pep 1,2.3. VP 4; Math 2, Sec. 3; VP 4; Span 3.4; Speech 1,2.3.4; Musical 1,3; State Speech 2,4; Sch Choir 3; Nat Hon Soc 3.4; Girls St Del 3; Class Pres 3 Kreifels. Jane: VB 1.2.3.4; T 1.2,3.4; Clubs: L-Club 2.3. Treas 4; Pep 1.2.3,4; Speech 4; Musical 1.3 Kreifels. JoAnn: VB 2.3.4; T 1,2.3.4; Clubs: Pep 1.2,3,4; Ch L 1.2,3,4; L-Club 2.3 Sec 4; Swing Choir 4; Musical 1,3; Stud Co 1.3; Nat Hon Soc 3,4 Kreifels. Marlene: VB 3.4; T 2.3; Clubs: Pep 1.2. Sec 3.4; Ch L 1,2,4; Band 1,2, Sec 3, Pres 4; Jazz Band 4; Swing Choir 4; Musical 1,3; Nat Hon Soc 4 Kreifels. Mike: FB 4; T 3.4; L Club 3.4. Ramold, Charles: BB 1.2.4; City IM BB 3; T 2; FFA 1,2,3.4; Class VP 3, Stud Co 4; Swing Choir 4; Musical 1,3 Sasse. Gary. FB 2,3.4; BB 1; City IM BB 3; FFA 1; Math 2,3,4; Span 3; Photo Treas 1.2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 3.4; Musical 1,3; Nat Hon Soc 3.4; Boy s St Del 3 Straub. Debi: BB 1,3; Pep Club 1; Ch L 1; Span 2,3; Class Treas 4 Sullivan. Tim: Yearbook 1,2,3; Photo Club 4. Ullsperger. David: FB 2,3,4; BB 1; City IM BB 3.4; T 1.2,3; L-Club 3,4- FFA 1,2,3.4; Band 1,2,3,4; Musical 1.3 Wichman, Dick: FB 1.2,3.4; BB 1,2,3.4; L-Club 2.3, Pres 4; Musical 1.3; Class VP 1; Class Treas 2 Wurtele, Carrie: VB 1; Clubs: Pep 1,2, Treas 3. Pres. 4; Math 2,3.4; Nat Hon Soc 3.4; Musical 1.3 68 Harris. Bill: FB 1.2.3.4; BB 1.2.3.4; T 1; Band 1.2; L-Club 2.3,4; Musical 1; Class Pres 1. Class Sec 2; Class VP 4; Span 3; Stud Co 3- Math Club 2,3.4 Lourdette Staff Mariane Cooper Mary Kempkes Janet Harney Carrie Wurtele JoAnn Kreifels Sandra Griepenstroh Gary Sasse Marie Bataillon Mary Gail Beccard Credit must also go to Jay Wilmes and Tim Sullivan for their photography. Our many thanks to Sister Veronica Volkmer, our handy advisor. We are also grateful to the News Press and to Steven Harvey Studios for the many excellent pictures that they supplied to the staff. 69 70 Pass it on We have been given a spark in our Catholic education. We've been taught the difference between good and bad. By experiencing both good and bad, we're learned the difference. We have a knowledge and an ability to spread it, but when given the chance, will we? When given the opportunity, will we choose to enlighten a fellow man or remain silent in our apathy? Perhaps our spark will burst into flames through another human being and perhaps it will die out before given a breath. 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