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

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Christmas brings togetherness Christmas dinner is always held after a week of secretly giving candy and little gifts by class students to each other. While the students are finding out who their Kris Kringle was and exchanging gifts with each other, the teachers make the final prepara- tions for the dinner. Terry Wilison, Academy teacher said, “I thought it was pretty nice. I thought it went as smooth as ever with no complaints or gripes.” Starting with the senior class, the students work their way through the buffet. The teachers are the ones who serve the students and make sure everything is in order at their tables. They do this by filling up glasses and serving dessert until all the students are done eating. After all the students are full, the teachers give some sort of entertainment. This years’ entertain- ment consisted of a modern skit dealing with Mary and Joseph. All the teachers took part in this play, which all the students enjoyed. “I was on the Christmas dinner committee and many decisions we had made didn’t turn out, but I think all in all it was a very enjoyable dinner. I also liked the enter- tainment, particularly the faculty’s skit.” said Vickie Bona, Atchison, Sr. Following the skit, Santa Claus came and brought gifts to various students and candy for everyone. Maur Hill also holds a Christmas dinner every year. Pecos Aycock, Tow, TX, sophomore, said, “I thought it was very well handled. The food was well prepared. I think it was a very orginized event that should be contin- ued in future years. Everyone had a little bit of Christmas spirit even though many different nationalities were represented.” (Story by Dee Dee Havens) For the most hours spent at Maur Hill during her four years at Maur Hill, Nicole Williams receives the Honorary Student of Maur Hill award. Nicole eniovs the male escorts. Santa gives Joann Rauth and Karen Wilson their Christmas candy. Every year without fail, Santa visits the Academy students. Sylvia Cross, religion and English teacher, and Santa give out presents and awards. Santa this year was played by Mr. Knoch. Christmas Dinner 21

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League dinner dance goes well The annual League of St. Maur dinner dance was held Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Constitution Convention Center at Fifty and Minnesota Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. Tony Carracci and his orchestra provided music for this prestigeous event. This dinner dance also celebrated the 50th anniver- sary of Maur Hill Prep as a four year high school. At $50 a plate, the dance has been a major source of funds for many years. Students from the two schools were the servers at the dinner. Willie Robohn, Gladstone, Mo., senior, said, “The meal was excellent and everbody seemed willing to work. We got things done. I wish I could do it again next year.” Recipients of the Knight and Lady of St. Maur awards were Hammy Alberts, Atchison; Ed Gellings, Atchi- son; Mrs. John Strick, Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Joseph Saia, Frontenac, Kan.; the Rev. Angelus Lingenfelser, Atchison, and Leo Ricke, Kansas City, Kan. Winners in the raffle at the Saturday event were Mr. and Mrs. John Strick, Kansas City (Hawaiian trip); Dr. John Growney, Atchison; Bud Harrington, Kansas City, Mo., and John Ziegelmeyer, Merriam. Four men were honored with the St. Maur Award. They were P.J. Keely, Belleville, Illinois; Jim Clements, Atchison; Abbot Cuthbert McDonald, Atchison and Donald Bachofer, Blue Springs, Mo. The dance was quite successful with over 400 people attending. (Story by Shawn T. Boos) Four men were honored with the St. Maur Award at the Maur Hill dinner-dance. They were P.J. Keeley, Belleville, Illinois; Jim Clements, Atchi- son; Hammy Alberts, a recipient of the Knight of St. Maur award but with the St. Maur awardees; Abbot Cuth- bert McDonald, Atchison and Donald Bachofer, Blue Springs. Over 400 people gath- ered for the fund raiser in the Constitution Convention Center where League of St. Maur members, alumni, par- ents and friends observed 1984-85 as the 50th anniver- sary year of Maur Hill as a four-year high school. Honored at the Maur Hill 50th Anniversary Dinner in Kansas City were these recipients of the Knight and Lady of St. Maur awards. From left are Hammy Alberts, Atchison; Ed Gellings, Atchison; Mrs. John Strick, Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Joseph Saia, Frontenac, Kan.; the Rev. Angelus Lingen- felser, Atchison, and Leo Rieke, Kansas City, Kan. Winners in the raffle at the Saturday event were Mr. and Mrs. John Strick, Kansas City (Hawaiian trip); Dr. John Growney, Atchison; Bud Har- rington, Kansas City, Mo., and John Ziegelmeyer, Merriam. 20 League dinner dance

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New Complex Atchison Local Review United way makes goal The Atchison Area United Way- made their goal of $172,806 on Wednesday, November 24th, by setting up teams to give pledge cards to local business and collecting their contribu- tions to help local agencies. Some local groups that the Atchi- son Area United Way will help are: The Salvation Army, YMCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Atchison Prevention for Child Abuse, Atchison Child Care, Emergency Aid, Kansas Association of Mental Health, Kansas Children Service League, Kidney Foundation of Kansas, North-East Kansas Area Alcohol Services, Travelers Aid, U.S.O., and United Cerebral Palsy. When asked what he thought about the Atchison Area United Way making their goal, Shane Libel, Atchison sophomore said, “It shows the willingness of the Atchison community to give to a worth while cause.” Then he was asked if he thought it was a big achievement for the Atchison United Way to make their goal and he said, “Not here because the last five years the United Way has made their goal here, but in metropolitan areas such as Kansas City they are lucky to get 65% of their goal.” Chris Galbreath, Atchison junior was asked what he thought about the Atchison Area United Way making their goal. “It will benefit a lot of people in Atchison and it shows good public enthusiasm.” He was also asked if he thought it was a big achievement for the Atchison United Way to make their goal and he said, “Yes I do and obviously everyone else in Atchison does, since they contributed to it so much.” The goal of the Atchison Area United Way was set by a planning committee who project what they will need from the different agencies. Drive Chairman, Jack Freund Jr., was confident the Atchison Area United Way would reach their goal and they did on November 24th thanks to the effort of the United Way workers. (Story by Marty Chicoine) Dole elected Senate Leader On Wednesday November, 1984, there was an election for the Senate Majority Leader. The Senate Majority leader is the head of all the other Senators. This election was held at the Capital State Building in Washington D.C. Senator Robert Dole of Kansas was elected. He defeated four others to take control of the GOP. Before the election, Mr. Dole was optimistic that he would win this race. Sen. Dole was described as confident, but not over-confident. Dole's press secretary said, “It’s difficult to han- dicap, he’s done ail that he can, and it has been a full campaign.” Dole, a potential 1988 candidate for the Presidency, won the glamorous and prestigious post by edging Repub- lican leader Ted Stevens on the fourth and final ballot. Dole will be succeeding Howard Baker of Tennessee, who is retiring. Later that night, after all the ballots were collected, the Senate Majority Leaders office, confirmed that Mr. Dole and his campaign had won one of the most intense races in the past few years for this job. Dole, fresh off his victory said, “I will not forget my home state Kansas.” The 61-year-old Kansan was elected 28-27 over his closest competitor, Ted Stevens of Alaska. With Mr. Dole at the head of the Senate Republicans some analyst say; that the Senate could become more partisan than it was under Mr. Baker. Probably the most important thing about this election is the national deficit and what Mr. Dole wants to do about it. He says he wants the deficit to be reduced but doesn’t know how to do it yet. He also added, “If we’re going to attack the deficit, we can’t set aside defense spending.” (Story by Jason Noel) Kansas Pipe Northwest Pipe of Kansas, the latest branch of Northwest Pipe and Casing Company which is located in Portland, Oregon, opened in Atchison. Northwest Pipe of Kansas has been a corporation for almost two years. The company building is currently under construction and is anticipated Nbeing in full production by February, 1985. The hiring process has already begun and many applications are still being considered. Located just east of the drive-in on the Missouri side of the US 59 bridge, leaving Atchison, the Mo-Kan Sports Complex opened officially on May 26, 1984 at 6:30 p.m. The Friday night opening hosted a 16 - team softball tournament. The sixteen teams were from Atchison, St. Joseph, Horton, Leavenworth, Easton, and Kansas City. The sports complex is just beginning its program with softball. They are planning on other activities such as trap shooting, a bait shop, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, and a concession stand and bullpen (bar) for the spectators. The bar will have pool tables, video games, and a juke box for indoor fun. Jim Marr, John Patton, Mark Hensen, and Terry Cockrell, all of Atchison, are the owners of the new sports complex. The field will be lighted by 28 - 1,500 watt bulbs. They are the same kind of lights that are used in Royals Stadium at Kansas City. The field can be rented for competition or just for practice by stopping by the complex, or calling 579-5959. (Story by Don Libel) Approximately 30 people will be hired on a day shift basis. This is expected to grow into 45 to 50 people as the company grows. This would allow expansion to an afternoon shift, according to Terry Galbreath, Vice- President of Northwest Pipe of Kansas. The employment opportunity ranges from machine operators, welders, electronic technicians, quality assurance technicians, laborers, man- agers, secretaries, bookkeepers, data processors, shipping clerks, and sales representatives. When asked why Atchison was selected for the new site, Mr. Galbreath responded, “Atchison was chosen for many reasons. We will have a location central to our market, in fact, central to the United States. We have access to all major modes of transportation for movement of raw materials and finished products. There is a good labor market with a high employment rate to provide people for our jobs, and we will have many sources of supply for our raw materials. Industrial Revenue Bonds through the city of Atchison were available for financing. Also, the people of the city of Atchison were very helpful and influential.” 22 Local Review