Monroe High School - Aurigena Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1964 volume:

jim ah, 5 ' ' C 0 . 1 f H, 'III Q'l:UMEl,f- P f- 'lr-Zi' RIC'-1LA'4D, .'. 13'-4:NGTOr. FGREWCDRD In the beginning, a mist of ignorance veiled our young minds. But gradually this mist is lifting and the darkness is being dispelled. ,Light, which symbolizes the truth which we seek through our studies, is illumining the way. It is Christ, the Light of the World, Who has come to enlighten us spiritually and intellectually through our teachers and guides. As long as we follow the lighted pathway pointed out to us, we will be enlightened and continue to grow 'in wisdom. But if we reject the light of the Spirit we shall walk in the night and stumble. We at Monroe High School are now in the process of forming the foundation of our spiritual and intellectual structure. When this groundwork is finished, we still have the obligation of seeking the light by acquiring new knowledge, and by passing this knowledge on to others, thus taking part in the great work of the enlightenment of the minds and hearts of our fellowmen. l You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Neither do men light a lamp and put it under the measure, but upon the lamp stand, so as to give light to all in the house. Even so let your light shine before men, in order that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. fMatthew 5: 14-165 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication . . . Bishop's Message . . Pa.stor's Message . . Administration . . Students . . Seniors . Juniors . Sophomores . . Freshmen . Classes . Activities . . Sports .......... Senior Album and Directory . . Alumni ..... MHS Newcomers . . Patrons ..... DEDICATION Love, patience, understanding, and wisdom shines forth to us from our friend and teacher, Sister Paul Xavier. Sister, for the past seven years, has dedicated herself to enlightening the students of Monroe High School in the fields of French and English. But her interest in our school is varied, spreading out in many directions of endeavor. For six years Sister Paul Xavier has been the adviser of the yearbook, and it is only through her greatly appreciated guidance that the AURIGENA has been such a source of enjoyment and pride to Monroe students and alumni. Sister Paul Xavier -- a light in the darkness to many, and an unending source of encouragement -- is always to be remembered as a part of the Monroe we love. To Sister, then, who has so unselfishly given of her time and talents in this land of ice and snow, we dedicate this annual. X. Luis if.. ff fig? ED:-:5:S:' 1 ' ' 41 15 His Excellency, Bishop Gleeson, left, is shown while in attendance at one of the meetings of the Second Session of the Vatican Council in Rome. Most Reverend Francis D. Gleeson, S. J. , D.D. Bishop of Fairbanks My dear Young Friends: Some bond of unity enhances every work of man, and so Aurigena of 1964 must have its theme. Inquiry re- vealed that the magic word this year isggy and I must admit I am intrigued to discover how QQ will serve to tie together the various activities of a year at Monroe. It will be safe of course to assume that Aurigena will shed much light for us on events that have centered your attention during the months since last September. It can be hoped, too, that the pictured record of these events will brighten many an hour for you in years to come. Light indeed is a theme that runs through all existence. We are told that in the very beginning, on the first of the six days of creation, God said, Let there be light and light was made -- not a mere candle light but oceans of golden light rising and swelling and overflowing and flooding all things in its brightness. What a sorry world ours would have been without light! No green fields nor forests, no shining lakes nor seas, no glistening mountains, no flowers, no visible faces of friends. This material light was only the dawn. There was yet to come the marvelous light of the mind -- a light able to pierce the surface of things and reach the truths that lie hidden in them. And, greatest of all, the light of faith in which man comes to know the mysteries of God. Let us love light in all its marvelous forms and be grateful for it and walk in it. It takes little effort to open our eyes, and when we do, there in the light of the sun lie all the wonders of creation. It takes more effort and even many years of education to pry fully open the windows of the soul for the light of intelligence to shine out and open the way to knowlege and truth. These lesser lights are but darkness when compared to the light of faith in which we learn the hidden truths of God and find our way to our journey's end where God Himself dwells in light eternal. ff .. fi 1 f , fi S 2..- tlf i f Reverend Edmund Anable, S. J , Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish Immaculate Conception Parish Fairbanks, Alaska Dear Students: It is the dream of every Parish Priest to see the growth of Catholic Education in his parish, providing for every boy and girl the opportunities for a true Christian training, for life both here and hereafter. In communities such as ours, such dreams are not frequently to be realized and, where they are able to come to fruition, they do so only because ofthe sacrifices and the unceasing efforts of your own parents and of the members of the Parish at large. There is none who can fittingly tell or appraise the value of your education, for the greatest payments have been made in the sight of God alone. But the results of those payments are, thank God, all too evident to any- one who has eyes to see, in the student body of Monroe High School. That which has been built upon the great principle of self-sacrifice rests upon the firmest of foundations and thus, we, Sisters, Priests, Brothers, and Lay Teachers, have the greatest of reasons to believe that we have not labored in vaing that your days spent at Monroe High School have witnessed not only the physical and mental growth that accompanies normal high school years, but, in addition, like Jesus in the hidden years at Nazareth, you have grown in age and grace and wisdom before God and man. We have been proud of that growth and it is our hope and prayer that it will continue to develop, bringing to you in your maturity the grace and strength enabling each one of you to be the man or woman Almighty God would have you be, true to your faith, and true, as a result of that faith, to the highest traditions of your country. May God bless you always. Q, 22,1 H fm 'S Shining brightly as a light of inspiration, the Christ-like example and high standards of our faculty enlighten the pathway toward growth in wisdom, love, and understanding for the students of Monroe High School. i Father Boileau, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, is shown with several of the many paintings which he has acquired for his Monroe High School. IJ Very Reverend George Boileau, S. J. , Superintendent of Schools for the Q q Diocese of Fairbanks and Superior of the Alaskan Jesuits. 5 No man, no institution need fear the searching light of truth, if that man and that organization is built upon and motivated by love of God and neighbor. Divine Love can pierce the darkest corners of ignorance and superstition, can illuminate the deepest secrets of minds, can warm the coldest hearts to bring life and growth. In your search for knowledge and happiness, Dear Students, bring to bear that deep love which has been so characteristic of our late Pope John and our present Pope Paul. Be loving of God and your neighbor! Look for the good side in others. Be humbly forgiving. Let your noble aspiration be the service of others. For, in serving others you may attain sanctityg in serving God and His works you will become holy, intelligent and wise. Light shows truthg begets loveg and Love will make you free! 44 W WN. XX' f v f-X-'-X fx ,I ,Z MONROE My guobu fl E' - nl C igllli H f-mfg 34 V' ' 'X I Lili ,L7 - ,gf i v QFLL, ' Yxxw-X- H 2, '- Reverend Francis W. McGuigan, S. J., Principal Family Living Senior English Student Council Moderator Senior Adviser Ram's Coach Dear Students: It is our sincere hope that, in serving you as teachers and administrators, we have challenged your basic potential of human endeavor. Primarily, our concern has been to win your cooperation so as to integrate the knowledge received with the spiritual and moral guidance that gives trueywisdom. May each one of you have the spiritual insight and courage to live according to the ideals and supernatural values which have been placed before your minds and hearts. Congratulations to our seniors on a job well done, and may God bless you and give you the grace to live according to personal convictions. Sincerely in Christ Our Lord 256 J, Fr. McGuigan dictates a letter to Miss Pat Risse, secretary, and explains the fundamentals of religion to his senior class, illustrating just two of the many and varied activities which fill his day. REVEREND CHARLES SAALFELD, S. J. REVEREND JOHN MCBRIDE, S. J. Spiritual Counselor, Guidance, U. S. History, American Government, Sodality Moderator With the aid of a map, Father McBride emphasizes an import- ant event in U. S. history. Algebra I, 11,5 Ethics, Physical Science, Physics, Trigonometry Sz Analytic Geometry Father Saalfeld listens thought- fully to a student's reply con- cerning the solution of an algebraic equation. Father's presentation of modern math courses ensures better under- standing and growth in knowledge. 4 REVEREND JOHN MORRIS, S. J. Apologetics, General Mathematics, Algebra I, P. E., Freshman Adviser, Moderator for Lettermen Father Morris discusses the serious social problems existing in toclay's world. 12 l SISTER LOUIS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, F. C. S. P. Latir I and II, Latin III and IV, Geometry, Debate Moderator, Latin Club Moderator Under the skilliull guidance of Sister Louis, Latin students discover the classic beauty of the writings of Caesar, Cicero , and Vergil. SISTER PAUL XAVIER, F. C. S. P. French I, French II, II, IV, English III, Journalism, Yearbook Adviser, Honor Society Adviser MRS. DUANE OLIPHANT Library, Government 1? at ii , .,. ,U no i--.- if f If fi I Sister Paul Xavier brings the French language to life through her clear explanations of French grammar. Mrs. Oliphant pauses for a moment before checking the mountains of recently returned books. MISS PATRICIA EMMERT English I, II, World History, Junior Debate, Library, Herculean Adviser Miss Emmert stresses the importance of a good vocabulary as she conducts her freshman English class. MISS KATHLEEN BECK English II, IV, Typing, Drama Moderator, Sophomore Adviser Miss Beck displays her proud approval of the pro- gress her English II students are making. MISS JEAN WITHROW English III, Remedial English, German I, Girls' P. E., Ski Club Moderator Miss Withrow expertly conducts one of her choral classes, achieving perfect harmony. MISS PATRICLA RISSE Secretary Miss Risse is a very busy secretary. Sorting the faculty mail is just one small duty among the many and com- plicated details called for in running a very efficient office. .mir , -.h x UIQ X f t - it 'N V. rf- ,.. k'LV Q WFFQL K, , t t el .. f .V mwah . I A VJEJ.. 2 iiii 1' ' if A ,V ...kr if 1' l t 'i 1 ' 1 Ll MRS. S. KELLY School Nurse BROTHER A. LAIRD, S. J. Maintenance BROTHER C. WICKART, S. J. Maintenance Brother Laird and Brother Wickart have spent many fruitful years in Alaska. Without them Monroe High School could not have carried on. Our prayers and good wishes follow them wherever they may go. School nurse, Mrs. Kelly, assists Dr. Joseph Ribar in ex- amining senior Karen Haynes. T The path lighted by truth and love is a hard path to find and to follow. As students we must fight the darkness of sin and ignorance with perse- verenoe, charity, and a willingness to learn. If our journey on the path of light is successful, we will find at the end the shiny brightness of everlasting truth, good ness, and beauty in God. O ff fi XAKGH J. Q, T QS Z STUDENT COUNCIL K w eQ' Oo 0 C V , v Q I a 1 -9 E CTL, V ,yi Vg 1555 Standing are Class Representatives Gail Loudon, Juniorg Judy Kornfeind, Freshmang Jane Plummer, Senior, and Beverly Ringstad, Sophomoreg who, together with the The Honorable Hugh Connolly Student Body Officers, plan the school calendar. congratulates the newly-elected presldent of the Monroe High School Student Body, Moonyeen ' Lindholm. Moonyeen Lindholm, President of the Student Council, is shown addressing the whole student body at one of its meetings. The 1963-64 Student Body Officers, also shown in the picture above, are: Toni Stepovich, Secretaryg Buck Applewhite, Treasurerg Moonyeen Lindholm, Presidentg James Immel, Vice-Presidentg and James Corbin Sergeant at Arms. The need for pleasant and workable coordination between the faculty and the students of a school is fulfilled at Monroe by a Student Council. This group represents the students and together with the faculty it plans for each student to take an active part in the school. The Student Council also works to carry school policy to each student and to supply a needed interest in school government. But above all, the Student Council is an in- vestment in the future. It trains the students of today to become the patriotic citizens of tomorrow with a real interest in their govern- ment, and the ability and willingness to take an active part in it. Moonyeen Lindholm proudly presents a check of 3900, earned by Monroe High School students on WORK DAY, to Father Edmund Anable, S. J. , Pastor, for the construction of a new gymnasium. It's WORK DAY! Suzi Leveque, Carole Christian, Steve Bush, Mike Doheny, and Sean Courtney clean windows at Beverly Ringstad, Toni Stepovich, Dick Mom-oe. Hodges, Moonyeen Lindholm, Wendi Shier, and Gail Loudon enjoyed lunch in the Lathrop High School cafeteria during the WASASC Convention. Delegates from Monroe to the WASASC Convention l held at Lathrop High School on October 17th, in- ' X cluded Beverly Ringstad, Gail Loudon, Moonyeen Lindholm, Toni Stepovich, Judy Kornfeind, Dick Hodges, and Wendi Shier. Class President Wendi Shier and Vice-President Susie Cutrona start preparations for a school dance, one of the many activities sponsored by the seniors during the 1963-1964 school year. WENDI SHIER SUSAN CUTRONA ICI Could it be that fond memories of a New Year's celebration are recurring to Dick Bush, Ron Jaeger, and Pat Heath? They surely look happy. RICHARD BUSH PATRICK HEATH RONALD JAEGER WN www M' JANE PLUMMER RICHARD HODGES ROSEMARY BALKO You'd better watch your step I says Father Dick Hodges to Cookie Balko and Jane Plummer, as he sits in Father Counse1or's chair. Pat Doty, Mary Calvin, and Jo Calvin admire the beautiful Nativity Scene displayed in the lobby of the school during the Christmas Season by the Girls' Sodality. JOSEPHINE CADDEN MARY CALVIN PATRICIA DOTY Karen Haynes, Jimmy Immel, and Janice Fox admire one of Father Baud, S. J. 'S paintings which is displayed in the school hallway. JANICE FOX KAREN HAYNES JAMES IMMEL im'-' On the way to class, Lorraine Kopp, Joan Johnson, and Moonyeen Lindholm stop by the office for a brief visit with Miss Risse. Now, girls, it couldn't be that you'I'e collecting tardy slips, could it? JOAN JOHNSON LORRAINE KOPP MOONYEEN LINDHOLM RANDY MCGOVERN ABIGAIL NOYES LOUISE SMITH Louise Smith, Abby Noyes, and Randy McGovern take ad- vantage of the free use of the spiritual pamphlets in the rack by the entrance to the library. Bill Zaverl, Rosemarie Zigler, and cheerleader Jeannie Townsend, check up on the date of the next big basketball game. JEANNE TOWNSEND BILL ZAVERL ROSEMARIE ZIGLE R JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS-Seated: Kathy Bucy, Secretaryg Gail Loudon, Student Council Representativeg and her Alternate, Rosemary Vacura. Standing: Dennis Schlotfeldt, Presidentg Terry Cruikshank, Vice-President Craig Schmidt, Treasurerg and Eddie Rose, Sergeant at Arms. Dennis Schlotfe ldt Terry Cruikshank Craig Schmidt Kathy Buoy Gail Loudon Rosemary Vacura Ed Rose Kerry Abel Buck Applewhite Carole Christian Ellen Cashen Richard Davenport Donna Jaeger Rosemary Karella 4 f ig Cindy Haynes Dave Hoogerwerf John Immel Don Karella Marsha May Judy Mayr Monte Moreland Robert Scully Suzanne Leveque Terry Mancuso Honorable Judge Connolly swears in Buck Applewhite, Junior, as Student Body Treasurer. Dr. Charles Lafferty, Superintendent of Fairbanks Public Schools, presents awards to Gail Loudon and Kathy Bucy, winners in the senior division of the annual declamation contest. Michele Tripp Mary Vurik Michael Smith Bridgid Stack David Wright Monica Wyatt SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Beverly Ringstad, Student Council Representativeg Mary Lou Marquiss, Secretaryg Lucy Mancuso, Presidentg Terry Kelly, Vice Presidentg George Utermohl, Treasurerg Cheryl McGovern, Alternate Student Council Representative. Not Pictured: Larry Hodges, Sergeant at Arms. Vacation is a cheerful topic for discussion. Lucy Mancuso Terry Kelly Mary Lou Marquiss I W H , It 5 T if S rrso ' rt rrr it '- va' , ,,,'- - 'Kf' . A f ,',- A 1 ,'.' X ,,-, V, gkk -' I 4. .,.... . C isii S S -r-s 3 'ppp -awww! .gb f X1 E 8 , I y Ll George Utermohl Larry Hodges Beverly Ringstad Cheryl McGovern Kathryn Christian Christopher Clark Marlene Bubenicek Chris Bush Cheryl Coleman Christy Connors James Corbin Clark Courtney Linda Crafton Joseph Cutrona Michael Doogan Daniel Doty Loretta Heady Rebecca Johnson Patricia Lesko Nancy Linck Mary Lindholm Stephenie Mathis Kathleen Driscoll Michael Harter Douglas McLean Patricia Miklautsch Georgianne Messina Torn Slater James Sullivan 71.m f'5 r 10443 W Judy Strin ham an A ai S 3 1 f it W , q Qty fs Q' 5 ww Qld E 601, Y 6, 'I 5 fl 5 ul w 41 wg ai A-21 2 ,,,.,.,3 zu? 125,52 W, .S Q- g D ww'.v.'n-ffl 'fu wwf- W 4 ig y fx aw 4 H, .. sk am 5' F55 iiiiiii ik .. Q, , . i - is ,y V7,.k Vu? , I n A .'.. , . ,Kf,:. Q f ,ly ,, i N ,i,, Greg Parkinson Steven Slater Sandra Smith Antonia Stepovich Randolf Warwick Robert Witt .. , S A-we li Af '24 K I is ,V,, it , FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS: Shawn Courtney, Sergeant at Armsg Kay Wyatt, Vice Presidentg Antonia Zaverl, Secretaryg Paula Schmidt, Presidentg Thea Killion, Secretary Seated: Judy Kornfeind, Student Council Rep- resentative Not Pictured: Marcy Vacura, Alternate R! Representative. Paula Schmidt Katherine Wyatt Antonia Zaverl Thea Killion Shawn Courtney Judy Kornfeind Marcy Vacura 1 vez ' 4 :malt 'Af ,-- ,y,'21:. ': 'I ., .P?:f-'sz,..-f,,,,, F H: Valerie Bubenicek Bruce Burglin Stephen Bush Phyllis Cashen Jack Cogan Susan Corbin Susan Cruikshank Ryan Cutrona Mary Ellen D'Amato James Crawford I 39 Catherine Karella Stephen Kerner Michael Doheny Renate Fellner Wolfgang Fisher Douglas Garrison Brenda Jaeger Deborah Konklin Mark McGovern Francine Ott George Sanoski John Smith Kathleen Stack Brenda Mayr 3 mn Robert O'Grady Q55 'I i ii 3 .Q 3 Michael Sunderland Stephen Teegardin Betty Ann Zigler , . - V , V-az ,, 1 ,.s,qfzgs,g2 ' 1 ' 'ie Qfffsilli-2 ' V - if H 1 wil 1:1 gi iz, -,-v'e1gif:y i f J 'L ?',,' ' ig f if 1 snails'iialwfgifx i K f 11? ' i , Y , I 1 if ' . H . , , mm, ' i':ff,,,:.:.:z,f,,.--.,,f:fgwm4ff g j211-fg,,1f- - ggm. - a,g'g,ig,. 5 'l'04mux.w,,., Since his beginning, man has striven to enlighten himself, to increase his compre- hension of the world about him. The wonders Q of science have always intrigued him, as have the history of his ancestors and the mysteries of reli- gion and life. Through the ages his knowledge has broad- ened from a small spectrum of light to an unending rainbow. Through participation in his classes, the student is able to absorb a part of this vast store of learning and experience. The teacher is his guiding light, explaining and instructing him in the methods to attain this knowledge, ever leading him toward the under- standing, so aptly phrased by Cardinal Newman, that truth has two attri- butes--beauty and power, and while useful knowledge is the possession of truth as powerful, liberal knowledge is the apprehension of it as beautiful both roads leading to the Eternal and the Infinite. CLASSES Through attendance and participation in the various classes at Monroe, students have been able to share more fully in the vast treasures of wisdom and knowledge. This has come about only through the continuous encouragement and advice of the Monroe teachers. Whether it be an exploration of algebraic equations, the fundamentals of a foreign language, or the proof of the existence of God, students need their guiding light to lead them to- ward the Truth, the Life, and the Way. RELIGICDN Unless a man be born again of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. As Stephanie Mathis reads the passage from St. John's Gospel, Mary Lindholm writes it on the board, hoping that the other sophomore religion students will come to realize its importance. SOCIAL PROBLEMS To thinkl actually got a point across ! says Father Morris to his Social Problems class. Discussions include such topics as economics, labor unions, child psychology, and the nature of man. ENGLISH A knowledge of the fundamentals of English and the ability to use our language correctly and effectively is essential in all fields of endeavor. Gail Loudon re-lives thc murder of Kathy Karella, freshman, assumes her most matter of-fact expression while practicing her declamation before the other English students. Poe's old man with the evil eye, as she practices her prize-winning elocution piece, The Tell-Tale Heart. WGRLD HISTORY World History class opens up the study of mankind through the ages, thus paving the way toward a deeper understanding of present world-wide problems. Here, freshmen Wolfgang Fischer, Doug Garrison, and Mike Doheny seem to find the study of the Greek Wars and the route of Hanniba1's attack very entertaining. GERMAN LATIN Our proficient German scholar Rosemary Balko shows the points of interest on a map of Germany, while Terry Cruikshank checks up on her. Donna Jaeger recalls to her classmates one ofthe beautiful passages of the Aeneid. FRENCH First year French students Buck Applewhite, Suzanne Leveque, Bob Witt, and Bob Scully, further their understanding of French through the use of tape recordings et la poupee. MODERN MATHEMATICS Gail Loudon and Randy McGovern seek help from Father Saalfeld in the solving of a difficult trigonometry problem. Along with Gail and Randy, many of Monroe's students are using the TEMAC programmed learning materials in their advanced study of mathematics this year. GENERAL MATHEMATICS mmmm Moonyeen Lindholm and Kathy Buoy as they diligently work on one of their Progressive Math Studies. Debbie Konklin demonstrates her skill in multiplication to the other members of the General Math class. GEOMETRY Geometry students Michele Tripp, Patty Miklautsch, and Monica Wyatt are engrossed in an involved geometry construction. 47 PHYSICS Mike Smith, junior, explains the laws of illumination and intensity to the other Physics students. This interesting science of matter and motion includes mechanics, heat, electricity, light, sound, and the study of radiation. AMERICAN GQVERNMENT TYPING Ellen Cashen, junior, finds that practice makes perfect in typing. Don't peek at those keys now, Ellen! American Government student, Jane Plummer, demonstrates the use of a presidential ballot to Lorraine Kopp, Joan Johnson, Pat Doty, and Jim Immel. WINNERS Good work merits reward, as the two junior class winners find out. Dr. Charles Lafferty, Super- intendent of Fairbanks Public Schools, has just presented Kathy Buoy her first-place award, and is now presenting Gail Loudon her second-place award in the Senior Declamation Contest. Other finalists were Donna Jaeger, Jane Plummer, Abby Noyes, Susan Cutrona, Pat Heath, Eddie Rose, Moonyeen Lindholm, Randy McGovern. WATCI-IERS The bulletin board can be very fascinating at times. The big question: Shall we go to the game or to the movies? WAL KERS ' fi 'Q Frosh Toni Zaverl and I ' of N f Francine Ott totter toward home still smiling. And all I- I that homework yet? ...af L Whether a student has a cleverness for decorating, a flair for acting, or a voice for singing, he is able to pursue his interests in Monroe's various extracurricular activities. However small the spark of his talents these activities give him the opportunity to kindle this spark, to nurture and care for it until it grows into a well-developed flame, a flame which spreads its warmth to all men, enveloping them and sharing its love and friendship. tt ll Le Father, are you tickling Jim Corbin, or is it just funny- bone trouble? The Knights of Loyola hold a round-table discussion in the library. Moderator Fr. John McBride, S. J. , chimes in with a timely remark or two. SQDALITY KNIGHTS OF LCDYOLA Fr. John McBride, S.J. , amidst the confusion of papers to correct W and tests to compose, still has S his usual peaceful expression. Father is moderator of both the boys' and the girls' sodalities. Q: ,SJ Q? With their once-in-a-year angelic expressions pasted on just right, Sodalists George Uterrnohle, Terry Kelly, and Dan Doty prepare to deliver Christmas boxes to needy families in the vicinity. Each year the sodalities are in charge of this project. MYSTICAL RQSE SCDDALITY Sodality Vice-Prefect Rosemary Balko, Prefect Patricia Doty, and Treasurer Wendi Shier plan the program for their next meeting. C53 Secretary Karen Haynes does her Sodality duty for the day by pouring holy water into an empty font. Sodalists also check Legion of Decency ratings and volunteer for CCD work on Saturdays. NATIQNAL I-ICDNQR SOCIETY The Stella Nova Chapter of the National Honor Society meets with Moderator Sister Paul NATQQNAL Xavier and the probationary members. Seated are the five seniors who have shown the Hanan soqrrv scholastic ability, leadership, service, and qualities of character necessary to member- W W ship in this society. They are Jane Plummer, Abby Noyes, Moonyeen Lindholm, Susan 5 M 4 Cutrona, and Wendi Shier. 1 l 1 l 1 22.9 is L5 DRAMA CLUB , Officers of the newly-created drama club are Student Council Representative Paula Schmidt, Secretary-Treasurer Kathy Bucy, President Jeanne Townsend, and Vice President Abby Noyes. Abby has given up teaching Jeanne the correct method of pointing her finger, and Paula and Kathy are doing a good job of ignoring these two dramatically inclined show-offs. 54 N DEBATE CLUB -ff Tydfil? do Stick up for your rights! Argue till you win! These Debate Club members led by a determined Donna Jaeger and advised by Sister Louis, FCSP, look very convinced of their arguments. Opponents, beware! LATIN CLUB All students of Latin who wish to know more about the background of this language are eligible to join the Latin Club. The purpose of this organization is to promote interest in Latin and in the Roman culture which is the background of our Western Civilization. The officers of the Latin Club are seated in the picture below: Patricia Lesko, Cheryl McGovern, Beverly Ringstad, and Becky Johnson. THE I-IERCULEAN Herculean Staff Members proudly gather with Moderator Miss Ernrnert in front of several recent editions ol' THE HERCULEAN, MHS newspaper. Pictured below with Moderator Sister Louis are Editor Gail Loudon, Circulation Manager Michele Tripp, Art Editors Judy Stringham and Cheryl Coleman, Reporter Kate Wyatt, Business Man- agers Terry Kelly and Mike Doogan, Sports Editor Tom Slater, Photographers Dennis Schlotieldt and Terry Cruikshank, Headline Editor Rosemary Karella, and Layout Editor Monica Wyatt. THE AURIGENA Co-Editors of Monroe's yearbook THE AURIGENA, Susie Cutrona and Abby Noyes pause for a mo- ment from their work. While Pat works on art, Business Managers Jane Plummer and Ron Jaeger discuss finances with Circulation Manager Rosemary Balko. , get Artist Pat Doty works diligently on cover designs. Members of THE AURIGENA staff with their advisor Sister Paul Xavier are deep in thought over one of the many problems entailed in the plan- ning of a yearbook. MADRIGALS if - PIUS X CHORUS Miss Jean Withrow directs the chorus. ng Madrigals get tuned up for the coming a Christmas progr ni. TRIPLE TRIG The Triple Trio includes Cheryl McGovern, Lucy Mancuso, Pat Lesko, Louise Smith, Mary Vurik Cindy Haynes, Mary Calvin, Stephanie Mathis, Karen Haynes. The Christmas program was a great success. His Excellency, Bishop F. Gleeson, offered the Mass ofthe Holy Spirit at the beginning of the school year. Judy Mayr, pictured twice, receives a S500 scholarship from Mr. Allen W. Merrell, Vice President of the Ford Motor Company. Mike Doogan Won the Voice of Demo- cracy Contest at Monroe this year. Sky? -su, we MX' F sa N to .Se 5 35?-55 is Z ,:., ...... , 1-2 1- -ze H. - - ' J. .V-V, Ai Q --: -. ferr,-a,,-iimwgziyffizzf 1.3.-agfielgq - .,:. .,f, . , ..:,'- ,,,, v M. . . 5 Y- -Ll. .' Qfwj, ':f?jkVsgif:VjNQQ fkii, N 'sf wviligfwiilswi wfaw , Q Q . . S f -2 Q , :r x iw Q l dfv if .f 1 'R ff 'wQ, y. -. Y 1.1 -is 'wbsazw - casio Yafaismi . 1 I ' X 'Q A- - - 1 ' , . Q-u...,......, Mary Lindholm re- ceives first-place award in the Junior Declamation Contest with How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 59 SCI-IQGL PICNIC STUDENT BCDDY ASSEMBLY Patty Doty, don't scowl! You're on a picnic! This is the senior-sponsored school picnic at Rainbow Valley Ranch. ' Dave Hoogerwerf is giving his report on the 1963 Student Council and 4-H Leadership Conference You'd never guess it during class time, but Miss Withrow, Miss Risse, and Miss Beck really howl it up sometimes. John Smith and Ryan Cutrona show that they can Can Can at the Freshman Initiation. These are boys ? Carole Christian, if you're trying to look like a ghost, you're surely succeeding! But Don Nah Yea Gah, why the pumpkin? Say! Hey! Look at those Gay Ninety Gals in the bathing suits! Oh! Oh! It looks as if Terry Cruikshank just found out that the one in the white suit isn't all she--it--him makes out to be! which was held at the U. of A. in August. These typically garbed Monroe students won prizes for the best costumes at the Halloween Dance. How come? They look like that all the time, don't they? WORK DAY CHRISTMAS PARTY Santa Claus, alias Mr. Jack Tripp, receives assistance from his No. 1 Elf, Louise Smith, in passing out the presents at the Senior Christmas Dance, held at Joy School. Pat Heath exhibits his profound talent for painting window panes. This was part of Pat's job on WORK DAY. Notice his dainty little finger! On the sidelines at the Christmas Dance we not only iind Fr. McQuigan but also sonic of the alumni and-- KATHY ROGGE visiting us from Forest Ridge in Seattle. fgflwfii' . . I Q i b - 5 N, K ,K Q Iiqgim , ,W ,fmgfsgzgg ff w . .,,. Y-V 5, swf?-V ., '41 ,Q -W wi: wgmfgfafv 11 Sports, so necessary in the development R of physical health, are an important aspect of Monroe life. Through the patient guidance of their coaches, members of the teams strive for perfection in their particular sports. They learn the importance of teamwork and the necessity of good sportsmanship at all times, for they carry the torch of Monroe's spirit and unity to other schools. The team's unity is a reflection of the school's unity, its spirit, a reflection of the school's spirit. Also representing the school are the other students who cheer for their teams, radiating their enthusiasm and glowing pride. MQNROE RAMS The MONROE RAMS are pictured with their coach Rev. F. W. McGuigan, S. J., Principal. The STARTING FIVE of the RAMS are Jim Corbin, Dave Hoogerwerf, Dick Hodges, Craig Schmidt, Don Karella MQNRQE NS hi- 'iw-:AY un-1-.4-m -1 M, ... RAM STARS McGovern Hodges Hodges Schmidt Hoogerwerf Karella Corbin Guard Center Center Guard Forward Forward Guard 4. - i-nn-pig... .. Monroe MONROE MONROE MONROE Monroe Monroe Monroe MONROE MONROE Monroe Monroe Monroe MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE WINS AND LOSSES VARSITY FT . GRE E LY Glennallen Glennallen Copper Valley HOMER LATHROP J. V. 'S EIE LSON Ft. Greely Nenana EIE LSON EIE LSON LATHROP J. V. 'S Copper Valley Copper Valley Ft. Greely Nenana Elmendorf Lathrop J. V. 'S Ft. Greely Glennallen Glennallen Monroe MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE MONROE Monroe MONROE JVS JUNIOR VARSITY ll FT. GREELY 50 Glennallen 85 Glennallen 41 Eielson 31 Ft. Greely 34 Nenana 39 Eielson 30 EIELSON 45 Lathrop Frosh u-1-1 . 1-1 ,...-., Monroe MONROE MONROE Monroe MONROE MONROE 24 COPPER VALLEY 39 Ft. Greely 52 Nenana 42 FT. GREELY 44 Glennallen 49 Glennallen :J , Ii . .. ...wwammm Monroe Varsity Basketball players are pictured at the Coppcr Valley Invitational 'l'ou1'name11t. The Rams placed second, losing to Homer by one point. RAMBLERS Conch Ol'l.l1GRZ1H'1b1C1'S, Mrs. Lee Tripp, shows her appro- val of progress made. The complete team is shown below. RAMBLERS' FIRST STRING includes Cheryl Coleman, Jo Cadden, Janice Fox, Beverly Ringstad, Cindy Haynes. IN ACTION! Nancy Linek Shoots a foul shot? In? Or out? Wolfgang Fischer, 14 year old Sehussboomer, demonstrates perfect form in the Men's Slalom Race at Cleary Summit near Fairbanks. SCHUSSBOOMERS' LAMENT Schussing gaily, nearly flying, We hit some bumps which laid us lowg Soniersaulting, tumbling, sliding, We ended up head-first in snow! Donna Jaeger '65 4. X SKI CLUB It's ski time again! Officers of the Schuss-Boomers include, Michele Tripp, Secretaryg Dave Hoogerwerf, Representative, Dennis Schlotfeldt, Vice President, Ron Jaeger, President, Buck Applewhite, Sgt. at Arms, Mike Harter, Treasurer. After the game some students still have plenty of extra pep. Hnmming it up are Courtney, Applewhite, Hodges, and Sullivan. Jeanne Cheerleader Laptain Terry Becky MHS CHEERLEADERS Cheerleaders Jeanne Townsend, Becky Johnson, Terry Mancuso, Mary Lou Mnrquiss and Toni Stepovieh beam with school spirit before a cheer. With the added effect of bouncing pom poms, the cheerleaders are sure to spur the Rams on to victory. Mary Lou Toni Co-Captaln Rosemary Members ofthe GAA, Beverly Ringstad, Cheryl Coleman, Janice Fox, Cindy Haynes, Nancy Linck, Cheryl McGovern, and Jo Cadden proudly display their sweaters. LETTERMENS CLUB Letterrnen Jim Corbin, Randy McGovern, Don Karella, Craig Schmidt, Bob Witt, Buck Applewhite, Dick Hodges, Dan Waugh, and Dave Hoogerwerf pose WITH- OUT their sweaters. Choo Choo! The cheerleaders are demonstrating one of their most popular cheers. Who0o0l Whooooooooooo 1 GAA SENIOR ALBUM Moonycen Lindholm with her best 3 friend. Your friend doesn't look L00 friendly, Moe! Cookie Balko has had tOO many some more's Mary Calvin had one grand time evidently. in good old Californy. Why such a sudden interest in book learnin', Pat and Dick? Oh well, it's just Jane hold- .gg 5 ing the book. 4 5 .xref iv .2 5? eg ' 'ww ff A ., , 'gh V. A . - Wg: V Q . nw' .i ' ' - is f W' .- . , f . 1' Q 'f' ll Q af ' 3 VL. 1 Hi f 'MWA 1 ' - A L if .. X , . , .F f ' Jim, Karen, and Ron assert their seniority by leaning on the lilJ1'Cl.1'lElI'l'S desk. Quite daring, man! Dick shows off the Rams second-place trophy. Bill and Randy pose Q their favorite hobby. y if ,.........u--an SENICDR ALBUM How typical! Abby's swinging from the raft ers again. Patty with her art entry. Pat's art Wendi and Cookie work decorates the school. taking pictures. Joan, Lorraine, Moe trying to look intel- ligent. Didn't work, did it, girls? Some graceful position, Louise. But why so mad? Our two sweet book-worms will soon be ice-worms if they don't move. Our intelligent seniors during class. Catch those rays of knowledge? SENIOR ALBUM Studying, Karen, or just asleep? Fess up! Watch that wave, Joan! It might swallow up that little state of Texas! U.S.C. Trojans, Jane? Or Rams? Rosie and Josie, the Bobbsey twins, pose in matching out Christmas was made triply happy for Abby Noyes this year with the welcome visit of her two sisters and her little nieces. Sister Noel Marie, SHN, formerly Deirdre Noyes of Faribanks, is a music teacher at Saint Joseph School in Seattle. Mrs. Ronald C. Pawley, formerly Noel-Mihri Noyes, is visiting at home before leaving for Okinawa to join her husband. fits. How many dimes ? asks Lorraine. Ever since W. got tangled up in the wire, this phone just gobbles up change. GRADUATES OF 1964 ROSE MARY BALKO Sodality 2, 3,43 Vice President 43 Class Secretary 23 Aurigena 3, 43 Drama 3,43 Chorus 1,2, 33 Girls' Club 1,21 Speech 23 Girls' Basketball 13 Ski Club 3,43 Pep Club 13 Music Appreciation 3. RICHARD BUSH Honor Society 43 Class Treasurer 4g Drama 3, 43 Chorus 3,43 Speech 23 Rifle Club 1. JOSEPHINE CADDEN QHoly Names Academy 1, 21 Sodality 3, 4g Class Vice President 33 Aurigena 33 Drama 33 Chorus 33 Girls' Basketball 3, 43 GAA 43 Ski Club 3,4. MARY CALVIN fLathrop High School 2, 31 Sodality 1,43 Class President 13 Aurigena 43 Herculean 13 Chorus 1, 43 Madrigals 43 Triple Trio 43 Girls' Club 1. SUSIE CUTRONA flmmaculata, Washington, D.C. 1-31 Sodality 43 Honor Society 43 Aurigena 43 Co- Editor 43 Drama 43 Ski Club 43 2nd place winner in state for the Voice of Democracy Contest 4. PAT DOTY Sodality 1-43 Prefect 4g Representative 43 Aurigena Artist 43 Drama 33 Chorus 2, 3,43 Girls' Club 1,2. JANICE FOX Sodality 3, 43 Aurigena 43 Drama 3, 43 Chorus 1, 2, 33 Girls' Club 1,23 Girls' Basketball 1,2, 3, 43 GAA 43 Ski Club 3,4. KAREN HAYNES tHoly Names Academy 21 Sodality 1, 3,43 Secretary 43 Aurigena 43 Drama 3,43 Chorus 1, 3,43 Madrigals 43 Triple Trio 43 Girls' Club 13 Girls' Basketball 13 Cheerleading 33 Pep Club lg Ski Club 3. PAT HEATH QLathrop High School 2, 31 Class Secretary 43 Drama 43 Chorus 43 Madrigals 43 Speech 4. DICK HODGES Class representative 43 Class treasurer 23 Drama 33 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Letterrnen's Club 2, 3, 4. JAMES IMME L Sodality 1, 23 Student Council Vice President 43 Class Secretary 33 Aurigena 33 Herculean 23 Drama 1, 33 Chorus 23 Speech 23 Ski Club 3,43 Art 3. RON JAEGER Sodality 13 Class Treasurer 33 Sgt. at Arms 43 Aurigena 4g Business Manager 43 Herculean 1, 23 Business Manager 1,23 Drama 3,43 Student Council Representative 43 Chorus 2,43 Debate 43 Ski Club 3,4Q President 43 Rifle Club 1. JOAN JOHNSON tlncarnate Word 1, 2, 31 Sodality 43 Aurigena 43 Drama 43 Ski Club 4. LORRAINE KOPP Sodality 1, 23 Aurigena 43 Chorus 1, 2, 33 Girls' Club 1,2, 33 Girls' Basketball 1. MOONYEEN LINDHOLM 1Marion High School 11 Sodality 23 Honor Society 2, 3,43 Vice President 33 President 43 Student Council President 43 Hercu- lean 2,35 Editor 33 Drama 3,43 Girls' Club 23 Sacristan 3, 4. RANDY MCGOVERN Class Representative 33 Sgt. at Arms 23 Drama 3, 43 Chorus 23 Speech 2, 3,43 Basketball 1, 3, 43 Lettermen's Club 3,43 Ski Club 3,43 Rifle Club 2. ABBY NOYES Sodality 2, 3, 43 Honor Society 3,43 Secretary- Treasurer 43 Class Representative 23 Aurigena 2, 3,43 Co-Editor 43 Drama 43 Vice President 43 Girls' Club 1, 2g Girls' Basketball Score-keeper 43 Cheerleader 2, 33 Captain 33 Speech 23 Music Appreciation 33 Homemaker of Tomorrow Finalist 4. JANE PLUMMER QWest-Anchorage High 21 Sodality 2, 3, 43 Honor Society 2, 3, 43 Vice Pres- ident 43 Class President 33 Aurigena 43 Assistant Business Manager 43 Herculean 2, 33 Drama 3, 43 Chorus 2, 33 Girls' Basketball 43 GAA 43 Cheer- leading 33 Ski Club 3,43 Treasurer 33 Music Appreciation 3. WENDI SHIER Sodality 1, 2, 3, 43 Treasurer 43 Honor Society 2, 3,43 Treasurer 33 Class Representative 13 Class President 43 Aurigena 2, 3,41 Herculean 1, 23 Drama 2, 3,43 Chorus 1, 2, 33 Girls' Club 1,23 Pep Club 13 Ski Club 3, 43 Sacristan 2, 3,4. LOUISE SMITH Sodality 43 Aurigena 33 Herculean 2, 3, 4g Drama 3,43 Chorus 1,2,3,43 Madrigals 43 Girls' Club 1, 23 Ski Club 3,43 Pep Club 1. JEANNE TOWNSEND Qlmmaculate Conception, Wash., D.C. 2,31 Socality 4g Honor Society 43 Aurigena 43 Drama 43 President 4g Cheerleading 43 Ski Club 4. ROSEMARIE ZIGLER Sodality 1, 2, 3, 43 Aurigena 43 Drama 3, 43 Chorus 1,2,3,43 Girls' Club 1,23 Basketball 43 Pep Club 13 Rifle Club 13 Ski Club 3,4. BILL ZAVERL Sgt. at Arms 33 Drama 23 Ram's Manager 4. H MQNROE ALUMNI CLASS GF 1963 mlm um Easm Bob Schlotfeldt, Tee Downes, Mickey Killion, Josie Bush, and Terry Krize of the Class of '63 at Gonzaga U. pose with Joe CLASS OF 1962 Rick Bucy '62 still plucks the strings of his guitar at the U. of A. Killion '62 hiding behind Josie Theressa Coleman is diligently studying her French lesson for Madame Marchand at S. U. Joanne Wyatt '62 is still painting away at Seattle University. Private Linda Dittmann at Fort McClellan, Alabama, is a member of the Women's Army Corps. CLASS OF 1961 MQNROE ALUMNI CLASS OF 1960 Joe Quashnock '60 is now a junior at the University of Dayton. Top: The Class of '60 held a children's party. The guests were: Mrs. Larry Hitchock fJoanne Johnsonj, Mrs. G. O. Howard fYVonne Mathisy, Mrs. Bill Berklid lBeverly Bauquierj, Mrs. David Talbot, Mrs. Patrick Franus fMarleyne Thompsonj, with her sister Mrs. Gene Garwood QMarsha Dallasj, and Sister Paul Xavier. The get-together was a howling success! CLASS OF 1959 Mrs. Gabe Wessley Wirginia Stoltz '59J rocks her beautiful little daughter to sleep. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hitchcock with Colleen and Debby Jo. MCDNRQE NEWCOMERS Mrs. Pat Clark replaced Miss Kathleen Beck in January, 1964. Mrs. Clark teaches English IV, English Il, and is Moderator of the sophomore class and of the Drama Club. The AURIGENA thanks Miss Kathleen Beck for her stay with us at Monroe, and wishes her every grace and blessing. MR. BOB KACHELRIES is now our volunteer maintenance man, replacing Brother Laird. Welcome, Bob! THE AURIGENA STAFF and all of the students and faculty of Monroe High School wish to express their heart-felt gratitude to Brother A. Laird, S.J. , and to all the Vol- unteers for all they have done to further the cause of ed- ucation in Alaska. Brother Laird was in Alaska for thirty- one years, serving the missions at Holy Cross, and along the Yukon, as well as in Fairbanks. PATRONS His Excellency the Most Reverend F. D. Gleeson, S.J. , D.D. Very Reverend Alexander MacDonald, S. J. Very Reverend George Boileau, S.J. Reverend Edmond Anable, S.J. Jesuit Fathers Mother Judith, Provincial Superior Sisters' Convent Sisters of St. Joseph Hospital The Honorable Mayor and Mrs. Darrell Brewington The Honorable Judge and Mrs. Raymond E. Plummer District Magistrate and Mrs. Hugh J. Connolly Class of '64 Class of '65 Class of '66 Class of '67 Acme Electric Company Inc. Mr. Syum Akasofu Alaska Architectural and Engineering Alaska Beverage Company Alaska Distributors Company Alaska State Bank Alaska Tire Center Larry Andrews Lt. Col. and Mrs. K. H. Applewhite Arctic Piggly Wiggly Arctic Sportland Alfred Atkins - Class of '62 A. 85 W. Wholesale Company Betty Claire Toy Shop Big Ray's Surplus Bill's Service Bob's Triangle Service Otto Bubenicek Mr. Gerald P. Cadden Mrs. Catherine F. Calvin The Carousel The Carrington Company Carr's Clothing Store Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cashen Central Supply Company of Alaska, Inc. College Auto Service College Inn Grocery Consolidated Freightways, Alaska Division Co-op Drug Mr. and Mrs. James S. Couch Craig Taylor Equipment Company Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Cross Mr. and Mrs. James W. Cruikshank Denali Grocery Don's Barber Shop Dorothy's Barber Shop The Eighth Grade-Immaculate Conception Grade School Esquire Barber Shop Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Fairbanks Fuel Fairbanks Lumber Supply Fairbanks Office Supply Fleming Mrs. J. T. Floorcraft, Inc. Foodland Shopping Circle Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gapen Gene's Auto Service, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Geraghty Griffin's Cherie M. Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hitchcock Hoffer Glass Dr. H. G. Hughes, D.D.S. Mr. Robert D. Hunsucker Jack 'n Jill Dr. and Mrs. Paul Jaeger Jessen's Weekly, Inc. Johnny's Express Joph. P. Stokes - Agency Dr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Johnson J. Vic Brown and Sons Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Karella Larry Kelly - Class of '63 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Konklin Lemeta Glass Company Lillian's Beauty Salon Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Linck Lindy's Mr. and Mrs Edmond G. Loudon Mr. and Mrs H. O. MacMillan Col. and Mrs. Stephen J. Mancuso Mr. and Mrs Robert C. Marquiss Dr. and Mrs. McNealy Sz Merdes Mr. and Mrs. Ed Merdes Mr. and Mrs. George Messina The Music Mart Lt. Col. and Mrs. Robert L. Nelson Nerlancl's Home Furnishings Neta's Cafe Nordale Barber Shop Northern Commercial Company Northward Building Company, Inc. Paul McIntyre PATRONS Northward Drug Northward Flower Shop The Paint Pot Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Perkowski Petroleum Sales, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Petrucelli Phillip's Drug Store Piggly Wiggly Supermarket Professional Pharmacy Quality Meat Company Joseph Quashnock - Class of '60 Regan Steel Company Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ringstad Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ringstad Sachs - A store for men Bob Schlotfeldt - Class of '63 Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schlotfeldt Dr. D. R. Schmidt The Seventh Grade - ICS The Shoe Mart Skiland Corporation The Ski Shop 85 Cleary Summit Lodge Sourdough Express Steese Market Mr. and Mrs. Mike Stepovich Thomas Radio Tommy's Elbow Room Top O' the World Clothing Mr. and Mrs. Don Toussaint Col. and Mrs. D. E. Townsend Travelers Inn of Alaska Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. Weaver Brothers, Inc. White Swan Laundry Wright Alaskan Parkas The Yarn Cache Yukon Office Supply Stanley J. Zaverl - Class of '63 -q-vw' QA., M . Conunginn UOCUMBIA HIGH SCHOUL PICHLAND. WASHINGTIWN