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

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David Galbreath leans into his serve to give it extra momentum when it crosses the net. Many people play tennis during the afternoons when the weather is nice. Intramurals Open to Everyone For those who do not wish to participate in varsity sports there are intramurals. Intramural sports provide a place where anyone regardless of their ability can play. The teams are organized by the students and then a league is set up by Fr. Barnabas. Among the most popular of the sports are volleyball and basketball. Starting off the school year is the opening of intramural football season. For the past two years, however, intramural football was not played because of the lack of interest. Even the intramural game against the alumni was can- celled on account of bad weather. Next on the intramural schedule is volley- ball. Volleyball proved to be very popular this year with the forming of three leagues. Zough- iab’s team won the A league bracket this year with an undefeated record. At the same time intramural racquetball is played. Racquetball is set up as a single elimination tournament with the students setting up their own playing schedule. Lyn Grikis was the winner of the T- shirt in this year’s tournament, “I thought that the tournament was fun. I enjoyed playing against some pretty good competi- tion, especially Terry Anderson in the final game,” added Grikis. Starting in the winter of the new year is basketball. The time on basketball games if a little different than regular games but the competition is good. The main problem in the games is the officiating. The officials are volunteer students and very often they make bad calls, “Sure the refs make bad calls, but thats to be expected. The referees in varsity games don’t always make the right call. The only thing that makes me mad is when a ref makes a call that cost us a game,” said Charlie Lukens, Kansas City, MO, senior. In the spring is intramural softball, which is the only co-ed intramural sport. Girls were allowed to compete with the guys about two years ago and have been ever since. “I’m glad that girls are allowed to play intramural softball, it was a lot of fun last year and I think I will play again this year,” said Molly Klebba, Linn, MO, Junior. (Story by Greg Herman) Lyn Grikis waits to return the ball as it comes off the wall. Lyn was the winner of this year’s intramural racquetball tournament. Tom Senecal sets the ball up so Bill McKernan can spike it with maximum velocity. Senecal’s volleyball team had good success this volleyball season. Attempting to return the ball, Dan Foxley gets in position underneath the ball. Volleyball is one of the most popular intramural sports among the students. Intramurals 19

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Religion Provides Growth Greg Herman receives holy communion as Sara Van Dyke brings the gospel to the Steve O’Keefe reverently waits behind him. altar during the opening procession in the Fr. Benno Schluterman helped in the spirit Spirit week mass. The Celebrants follow week celebration along with Fr. Owen and Fr. behind her at the end of the procession. Barnabas. The biggest thing in the student’s life here at Maur Hill is religion. Some people might not agree with this, but Maur Hill is set up as a school based on religious qualities. All catholic students are required to take religion all four years, and all Christian Juniors are required to take the class. Mass is offered almost every day, each religion class attends mass every week. Is too much emphasis placed on religion? This depends on your point of view. There are those who are not catholic who are forced to take religion or go to mass and they don’t particularly like this, but no one forced them to come to a catholic school. The Seniors and Juniors take religion one semester at the Academy and then one semester at Maur Hill. The Semester at Maur Hill for the Seniors is taught completely by Br. John Peto, while the Juniors switch religion classes every quarter. One major difference between the upperclassmen reli- gion and the classes taken by the sophomores and freshman is that the upperclassmen have co-ed classes, Having co-ed religion is a refreshing change from the first two years, the girls added much needed color to otherwise dull class,” Ed Begley, Atchison, Junior. All religion courses are taught only three times a week, leaving one day open for mass and the other free day is spent in study hall. Confessions are usually scheduled for once a month during the religion class and before each major holiday. Most students might not like the fact that they have to take religion but they would have to admit that after taking the religion class they understand the Christian faith a lot more. “Religion is a very important class at Maur Hill. It helps us to better understand the catholic religion and helps us to mature in our faith,” said, John Miller, Atchison, Senior, (story by Greg Herman) Beth Sylvester approaches the microphone to read the prayers of the faithful. A new sound system was used for masses in the gym this year which made it easier for everyone to hear the mass. The Junior class sits silently as they wait to go to confession. Confession is offered many times in the course of the month during religion classes. 18 Religion

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Good Attendance at Sadie Hawkins Wearing her shades, Susan Wolters listens to a song by the band “Private Stock”. Wearing shades was common at Sadie Hawkins. On the evening of December 6 many people attended Sadie Hawkins. Sadie Hawkins is the traditional girl ask guy dance. This year Sadie Hawkins was held at a later date than previous years, usually the dance is held in November. John Miller, Atchison, senior, said “Student Council wanted to have the dance in November but all the week-ends were filled with activi- ties. I think the dance went rather well despite the changed month.” The band at Sadie Hakins was Private Stock from St. Joseph, Mo. Justin Cara- way, Lubbock, Tx., senior, said “I thought the band was very good. They played good songs and I felt that the dance was enjoyed by all.” The hitching post was where the priests married the couples. As they were married, marriage certificates and string to tie the knot were given to the couples. Also, if necessary the couples could divorce each other at the hitching post. The girls nominated a boy from each class for the best looking legs. Nominated from each class for best looking legs were Dan Moriarty, Senior; Pat Quinn, Junior; Steve Barticluia, Sophomore; and Todd Dulac, Freshman. Pat Quinn won with the most money in his jar. He was announced “King of Dogpatch” and received a crown. Tom Senecal, Atchison, Senior won $5 for the best dressed hick. Darrell Wagner, Atchison, Senior won a 6-pack of pop for second place. Laura Meyer, Atchison, Senior won a package of candy for third as being dressed as the best hick. (Story by Angela Domann) Waiting for someone to come and get divorced Tom Senecal takes a snooze. Many people got married and divorced at Sadie Hawkins. Dan Moriarty, Matt Lomshek and Tim Paulich thrashed to the music. Many seniors attending Sadie Hawkins thrashed and contributed to dog piles. 20 Sadie Hawkins