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

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MMMMMMMMM: Mr. Charlie Martin. Junior reli- gion teacher, samples batter. His students pre- pared goods for a bake sale, the profits were sent to the Evansville Food Bank. (Photo by Alan Bur- dette) TABLE TALK. Ms. Karen Fitzpatrick talks with stu- dents Chris Fulkerson and Tanya Crothers at the Western Dance. (Photo by Alan Burdette) MHBJ $j£pf J KjBQ w frl i m A M Teacher Trivia What do you get when you put together a Kentucklan, country-rock musician, welghtllfter, new auntie, sing- er, chef, famed female Jock, and a peace activist? Usually mass confusion! This group, however, enriched the Mater Del teaching staff with their wide range of personalities, Ideas, and Interests. The eight new members of the faculty Included Sr. Carllta Koch, Mr. John Stratman, Miss Darla Ed- wards, Ms. Karen Fitzpatrick, Miss Sheryl Graham, Ms. Lisa Ledman, Mrs. Cindy Wels, and Mr. Charlie Martin. Sr. Carllta Koch was Mother Superior at Ferdinand for eight years. Upon returning to Evans- ville (she was born on the west side and an M.D. graduate) Sr. Carlita fit back info Evansville and Mater Dei High School as a religion teacher and active member of the Benediction for Peace Coalition. She stated, Since the invention of nuclear energy, everything has changed except our way of thinking. On the night of the Journal- Ism Western Dance, a man stood on stage, a familiar figure, now wearing jeans and a cow- boy hat that transformed him into the performer who, along with the rest of the Clinch Creek Band boosted the Journalism Depart- ment Western Dances to success. This cowboy was none other than Mr. John Stratman, Composition and Language Arts teacher. Mr. Stratman stated I liked playing here at Mater Dei be- cause it gave the students a chance to see me in a different lighi. Stratman plays the guitar and the harmonica. His performances at the Western Dances were the main reason for their success. Even though Miss Darla Ed- wards, driver education and physical education instructor, was a new teacher she was a familiar face around school. Last year, Darla taught second se- mester biology classes as a sub and coached the girls reserve volleyball and tennis teams. In addition to coaching. Miss Edwards is an athlete in her own right. She participated in vol- leyball and softball at U. of E. where she graduated in 1980. In regards to teaching and coaching. Miss Edwards stated, I enjoy the young people. They always seem to amaze me in one way or another. I am always learning from them. Experience you get stu- dent teaching Is Idealistic, commented English teacher Ms. Karen Fitzpatrick, referring to the challenges she faced after graduation when she taught her first class. Ms. Fitzpatrick graduated from the University of Kentucky with majors in education and com- munications. She teaches speech, written expression, func- tional writing and communica- tions. In addition to parachuting, Ms. Fitzpatrick enjoys camping, and snow skiing. An avid weigntlifter, she stated, I ' m a fitness nut! When Mater Del played Me- morial. Miss Sheryl Graham cheered for the Wildcats despite the fact that she was a Memorial graduate. The first year Geometry and Algebra teacher explained, I think the Mater Dei kids get along better. I think there is more com- munity and spirit here. Miss Graham, who graduated from the University of Evansville with a major in math, decided upon teaching as her career choice because of the teacher I had, especially my high school math teacher. After her first year at the job. Miss Graham stated, I learned that I can be a disciplinarian, but have a good time in the class- room at the same time, there ' s a good balance. Miss Lisa Ledman graduate of Ball-State University, teaches Sociology, World Geography, and Government at Mater Dei. In her spare time she enjoys music and sports. Ledman orga- nized a weightlifting club for girls, and accepted the job of assis- tant coach for the girl ' s track team. When asked what she accom- plished this year, Ledman said, I didn ' t have a nervous break- down!! From a farm in Brown, Illinois to Mater Dei ' s choir room, Mrs. Cindy Weis was hired to be the new choir director just a week be- fore school started. The only problem was I didn ' t know what was going on, such as meeting days and what equip- ment was available, the Univer- sity of Evansville vocal major commented. Mrs. Weis hopes to rejuvenate the choir program at M.D. I would like to see the number of students involved grow, she speculated. I ' d like the students who don ' t think they are musically talented to give it a try, she added. The religion department re- ceived a new member this year, as Mr. Charlie Martin joined the faculty. Martin, who hailed from Indi- anapolis, taught three junior classes and one Sophomore class. Using a very relaxed and unstructured style in the class- room, he attributed this laid back format to the fact that as Diocescean Youth Minister (a po- sition that he filled from 1973 to 1977 in Evansville), he dealt with students mostly at retreats, and felt that it is a very productive method. You learn as much as you teach he said. Outside of school Martin enjoys a variety of hobbies. Martin has done a lot of backpacking in Canada and the western United States. He enjoys playing the guitar and listening to almost any type of music, although folk mu- sic is his favorite. He also plays tennis and runs in much of his free time. One of his favorite pas- times is cooking. I ' m excited about my life and I want to live it to the fullest, and that includes a lot of different things, Martin concluded. — Bethe Ledbetter — Mary Ellert — Krista Grossman — Martha May — Mike Hammers 49

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48 THE TflKEQUER SALUTATION!!! My code is A2L0001A. Now you can call me A or you can call me A2L0 or you can call me A2L0001A, but I would prefer you call me APPLE! I moved to Mater Del-vllle in the sum- mer of ' 81 and am presently residing in the Science Office where I can be close to Papa-beep — Mr. Dick — to you. I am on special assignment to give you an inside look at what goes on behind Mater Dei doors. First of all, I wasn ' t the only newcomer to the big MD. Eight new teachers were added to the faculty staff this year in- cluding my cohorts, Mr. John Stratman, Miss Darla Edwards, Mrs. Cindy Weis, QUEEN FOR A DAY: Physical Education and gym teacher, Miss Darla acted as faculty homecom- ing queen at a pep assembly for the football game against Bosse. Miss Edwards served as a senior class sponsor during her first year at Mater Dei. (Photo by Mary Ellert) Sister Carlita Koch, Miss Sheryl Gra- ham, Mr. Charlie Martin, Ms. Karen Fitzpatrick, and Ms. Lisa Ledman. One man, however, stood out among the crowd — new principal, Mr. Joseph De- lehunt. He brought with him new ideas, new vitality, and a deep understanding of people. He filled the spot at the head of our Mater Dei family. Beep . . . and now on with the show . . . iHola mis amigos! iComo estan? Beep . . . recharge. Sorry wrong language. I learned a few lines of Spanish from Mar- garita and Luisa Silva, our exchange students from San Salvador. These Spanish-speaking students gave Span- ish teacher, Mrs. Mary Patry a chance to practice her bi-lingual talents. A few classes throughout the year were cen- tered on experiences of their lives south of the border. MUSIC MAN: John Stratman, English teacher entertains the crowd at a Western Dance. Strat- man and the rest of the Clinch Creek Band boosted the Journalism Departments Western Dances to success. (Photo by Alan Burdette)

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Cats ' welcome mat 50 I couldn ' t believe that I wasn ' t bored for a minute, was Debbie Beach ' s response to the Carmi Illi- nois Jazz Band and Chorus assem- bly. The group who came on March 24, entertained everyone with the popular hit songs of Kenny Rogers and other contemporary music. Debbie continued, The way the singers and band sound- ed really caught my ear. The high school students, who tour from place to place year round, re- ceived a standing ovation for their performance. This group was just one of the many guests who came to Mater Dei. The most popular guest of the year and most enthu- siastically received presentation was that of Dr. Ray Short, author of Sex, Love, or Infatuation? How do I know? Short spoke to the student body about the differences be- tween love and infatuation. Dr. Short ' s speech wasn ' t Just a recruit- ing effort for himself, but something to benefit us, commented Jill Re- xing, junior. Susan Scheller, junior, added, He has given all of us something to base our feelings on and a way to sort out the differences. Many guest speakers that visited MD catered to individual classes only. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kl ' enck, par- ents of Amy, met with senior reli- gion classes to discuss the pros and cons of marriage. Jeff Martin stated, It was a good experience because they showed us what being married was really like. The senior consumer economics classes, instructed by Mrs. Pat Welsh, welcomed Jim Will junior, employed by Will Insurance Agen- cy, on his talk about different types of insurance claims. He was very fascinating and told us some really great stories, said Janice Hassler. First semester psychology class listened in on two guest speakers this year. An amateur astrologist spoke to the class on astrology and explained how to follow your zodiac sign. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffery Lance described different types of criminal justice. Shannon Estep, senior commented, He was really interesting and informative; everyone really enjoyed it. Bob Pigman, also a Deputy and Prosecuting Attorney, talked to second semester government classes about his experiences with crime and punishment. Pigman ' s visit was very timely because he was the Prosecuting Attorney in the McReynolds case. Although we have many teachers within the school, guest speakers from the community pro- vide a refreshing approach to learning for MD students. — Krista Grossman TO THE POINT: Leading the speech team to a successful year was coach Sr. Jane Michele McClure. The Speech team finally earned its National Forensics League Charter, (Photo by Alan Burdette) TELL IT LIKE IT IS: Junior Speech team member Mike Locklar gets his point across during his speech at the Reitz meet. His many ribbons proved him to be an effective speaker. (Photos by Alan Burdette)