Mater Dei High School - Hi Lights Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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GOTTA BE CRAZY TO WORK HERE I: Principal Mr. Joseph Delehunt ' s secretaries didn ' t even know each other until 1981 . Mrs. Mary Groves, left, started her job as bookkeeper in June. Mrs. Charlotte Vanhooser has been taking care of the office records and students for the past 1 4 years. They say they have built a good relationship working together and have gone to many MD ball games and wrestling meets together. (Photo by Bethe Led better) GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: Mrs. Marty Lemberg. graduate of Indiana State, has been the athletic secretary for two years. She is responsible for not only selling tickets for all of the Mater Dei athletic events but she also hires officials and arranges bus trips for out of town events. (Photo by Kathy Konrad) RIGHT HAND MAN: Mr. Todd Rudnick has been assistant principal for two years. He moved to Evansvillefrom Michigan City, Indiana when he was offered a job in the administration. This year he admits he is Mr. Joe Delehunt ' s right hand man. (Photo by Geoff Coates) COURTESY OF CULVER: Mr. Bob Culver is the head maintenance man at Mater Dei. He is the father of Bob Culver, senior, and supports him and all athletes by making posters and hang- ing them on the entrance to the gym. Culver made signs for the students to boost their spirit and congratulate their winnings. I really enjoy working here, and I love the kids, said Culver. (Photo by Bethe Ledbetter)

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Following announcements Good Morning this is Septem- ber 7, 1981 ... This unfamiliar male voice came over the inter- com on the first day of school. It may have startled some and others may have taken no notice of him. Now for the first time in 20 years, Mater Dei had a new prin- cipal, Mr. Joseph Delehunt, who succeeded Sister Mary Carmel Spayd. The Uniontown, Pennsylvania, native not only brought with him his early morning greetings but also different attitudes and ideas. In the beginning of the 81-82 school year I felt apprehensive. Mater Dei had its own tradition, its own history, I was unfamiliar with them and I was determined to get to know them. Delehunt kept Mater Dei ' s tradi- tions, but a few things were changed and added. In October of 1981 during a volleyball game with Castle, a few Mater Dei stu- dents became rowdy, shouted vulgarities, and displayed very poor sportsmanship. Delehunt, along with the stu- dent council, laid down the law. They drew up a set of rules and penalties. The athletic situation, stated Delehunt, was a sooner or later thing. It was bound to happen. We dealt with it very well. This was a crisis where things worked out and the students learned a lesson. Dress code also became a part of Delehunt ' s updating process. In February, 1982, he allowed the girls to wear pullover sweaters. On April 1, 1982, Delehunt instituted more laws and changed part of the dress code. It will go into effect in September of the 82-83 school year. Delehunt commented about this, Mater Dei ' s dress code was and is very good. It just needed a few changes to bring it closer to the present. It gives the students a chance to look good and be able to do so inexpen- sively. Delehunt remarked on how he had received a positive attitude from students and faculty alike. It is difficult job being head administrator because you get no instant feedback as a teacher does. When I do receive feed- back, it is positive. He also said how he enjoyed working with teenagers. They are all exciting to be around. They keep me young, and they are a constant reminder of my high school days. When the academic year came to a close, Delehunt ended the year as he had begun it! Good morning, this is June 9, 1982. Since today is the last day of the year, we will be on a special schedule ... — Kim Preske KEEPING OFF THE STREET; Mr. Joseph De- lehunt, from Union Town Pennsylvania, is more than just Mater Dei ' s new princi- pal. He enjoys bicycling, hiking, and camping in his spare time. But after being involved in the National Catholic Education Association, Indiana Sec- ondary School Administration, the Na- tional Association of Second School Principals, the Evansville Area High School Athletic Council, and the South- ern Indiana Athletic Council Steering Committee, there doesn ' t seem to be much time left to spare, (Photo by Geoff Coates)

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CAFETERIA CREW: The group of ladies responsi- ble for feeding the hungry students are Rita Bergwitz (manager). Sue Greulick, Flora Russell, Cathy Nooks, Josephine Alvey, Rosella Lank- ford, Rita Hoefling, Joan Kruse, Julia Payne. Not pictured are Carol Konrad and Donna Bohleber. (Photo by Kathy Konrad) BUSY BROOMIN ' : New maintenance crew member, Carol Stokes enjoys working with Ma- ter Dei students and teachers. She was pre- viously employed as a secretary. She came to Mater Dei because of the location and flexible hours. (Photo by Kathy Konrad) A PAIL -A- DAY .... John Warren, a mainte- nance member, has been employed at Mater Dei since the middle of last year. He works with Mr. Culver and students in keeping the school clean and doing various fix it jobs. (Photo by Bethe Ledbetter) Hey Dad, do I really have to do that assignment? What ' s on the test tomorrow, Mom? Is this really what went on with teachers who had immediate family members as students at Mater Dei? Mr. Frank Will, drivers-ed, physical ed- ucation teacher, and football coach, felt that his son Bryan had the same responsibility as any other student. He also mentioned, I try to treat the ordi- nary student as my own child. This might not always be best, but it is con- sistent. Coach Will ' s son was a freshman. John Sherman, the stepson of Mrs. Susan Brown, English and mechanical drawing teacher, explained how he felt about the discipline in class. I think my mom is fair to all students in her classes. In this type of situation, students being related to teachers, school life could have possibly caused a strain on home life and vice-versa. Rela- tionships involving school might have sometimes made home life more diffi- cult. Chemistry, physics teacher and soccer coach Mrs. Marie Hankins did not think so. She felt there was very little connection between the two. Her daughter Kim commented, It ' s about the same; she doesn ' t nag me to do homework much. She is not real strict in class with anyone, so it ' s about the same atmosphere as at home. How did a student who had a par- ent for a teacher address that parent in the classroom? The majori ty of the teachers said it did not matter just as long as it was respectful. The other teachers who are related to students at Mater Dei include: gov- ernment teacher, track and. cross country coach, and dean Mr. Herb Neighbors (son Mark, freshman), histo- ry teacher and wrestling coach Mr. Mike Goebel, (brother, Chris, fresh- man), Mr. Tom Dick, science teacher, (son, Kevin, senior), and band teacher Mr. Kurt Wambach, (brother Jon Wambach, senior). Senior Kevin Dick commented upon his relationship with his father. My father and I are close enough that our relationship changes very little between home and school. Although I do avoid dealing with him face to face because I find it hard being objective toward him, he said. So the next time you do something wrong in class and know your parents won ' t find out, be appreciative be- cause for some, that ' s not the case! — Marty May Relatively teaching