Maur Hill High School - Maurite Yearbook (Atchison, KS)

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The no pressure sports Intramurals bring foreign and American students together. Volleyball is a very popular sport at Maur Hill. Mike Langmo sets the ball during an intramural volleyball game as Terry Anderson sets himself for the block. Volleyball games are played every weeknight at 9:00 p.m. With all the varsity sports we have at Maur Hill, what is there for those who don’t particpate in these sports? The answer is intramural sports. Dan Moriarity, Atchison Junior, says, “You can have more fun playing intramural sports than varsity sports because you don’t have the pressure of winning.” The most popular intramural sports are volleyball, which is played in the spring and fall, and basketball, which is played in the winter. Maur Hill also has raquetball, softball, football, and soccer on their intramural roster. The sports allow students to pick their own teams and compete in a league against other teams of students or faculty. “Intramurals are a good way for you and your friends to get together and play on a team just for fun,” said Scott Penning, Atchison Frosh. The team that wins the league receives the famed Maur Hill Intramural T-shirt. The intramural games are of- ficiated by students, who may not make the best calls, but get the job done. Intramurals also give borders something to occupy their free time and give them a chance to get acquainted with day hops. (Story by Greg Herman) Gerardo Bueno, an EFL student, proudly displays a smile for winning the racquetball tournament. The tournament was another intramural event held during the year. Intramurals 13 Photo by Mike

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Religion offers variety Religion is a major part of the student life at Maur Hill and the Academy. All Catholics and other Christians take regular religion classes at both schools. Seniors have co-ed classes four times a week, plus a mass. The separate parts of Senior Religion are the Church in North America, and Christian Vocation, which includes instruction on marriage and religious vocation. “I don’t really like being forced to take religion classes. I do, however, feel that these classes help people grow spiritually,” David Hanny, Atchison senior, said. Juniors have co-ed classes three times a week, a study hall, and a mass. Juniors class sections are: Morality, Peace and Justice, Death and Dying, and Church History. “I believe that this year’s religion classes will benefit me greater than any other year, because of the practical reasons behind these classes,” Angela Domann, Atchison junior, said. Sophomore Religion is not co-ed and is taught three times a week. Sophomores receive instructions on Holy Scriptures. Freshmen Religion is not co-ed and they have a study hall and a mass. They are taught Church Doctrine and Introduc- tion to Morality. “Religion should be a way of life for every person who attends Maur Hill and the Academy,” Brother John Peto O.S.B., said. (Story by Walter Robohn) The music for the mass was provided by Brother Tom Jacobs and Ms. Julie Weisshaar. The music made the mass interesting. Brother John Peto teaches Religious Studies. He is also the head of the Religion Department. Kim Harrington, Leawood Ks., senior willingly accepts Holy Communion from Fr. Matthew Habiger. Fr. Matthew opened Homecoming spirit week. Walter Robohn, Gladstone Mo., senior, proclaims the word of God to the students. Willie reads often at mass. 12 Religion

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Towering inferno burns A six sided bonfire was the end to a fine spirit week. The sophomore class started on the project during the second week of September. With school and other activities, the main part of the work was done on Saturdays and Sundays. The wood was taken from Dan Bromley’s land. Last year the bonfire was burned down early by unknown persons. The sophomores were not going to let this happen again. A tent was set up on the softball field that overlooks the bonfire. The sophomores took turns staying there from Tuesday on. Jonathan Mize, Atchison sophomore, said, “We were prepared. Everyone had baseball bats or some other device to ward off any would be bonfire burners.” The flames were hot and high after Students, alumni, parents, and faculty gathered after the pep rally to watch the bonfire. The bonfire raised many homecoming spirits. Sophomores worked hard this year to make a six sided bonfire. Work was done on weekends and after school to finish the project. Alex Filla stands back after placing his torch into the bonfire. The three senior football captains were given the honors of lighting the bonfire. the three senior football captains ran down the hill with torches ablaze and set fire to the 22 ft. high and 23 ft. wide bonfire. “We were very pleased with the results. I don’t think Father Barnabas was too happy because of the fireworks in the dummy. But, I think it will be remembered,” said Rich Dickason, Atchison, sophomore. The bonfire was supposed to be limited in height to 20 ft. It was a little higher than that and was wider due to the six sided base. After all the work the sophomores put into the project, it seems they would feel disappointed to see it go up in flames. This was not so, Joey Smith, Atchison sophomore, said, “We all worked well together and were happy to see it go up in flames.” (Story by Shawn T. Boos) Kevin Wagner prepares to light the bonfire on Oct. 12. The bonfire capped off spirit week activities. 14 Bonfire