Rockhurst High School - Quarry Chancellor Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1983 volume:

i rem 1983 QUARRTjjp 'W.B'AKE OMEV Rockhurst High School 9301 State Line Kansas (Elfy Missouri, 64114 folume 15 i vr Another Chapter of the Rock: WE ARE ONE Rockhurst is constantly undergoing change, yet through the years the members of our community have shared their feelings and talents in a combination of work, recreation, and prayer unique to Rockhurst High School. In academics we are one, for the learning process of discovery, reflection, evaluation, and action which leads to continued learning and integration. The Rockhurst man has the opportunity to develop and express all of his talents and abilities to the fullest. The Rockhurst man is also one that has not only been exposed to many different areas of education, but to the spiritual aspects of life, Rockhurst High School has always taught the Catholic faith, stressing the many Christian obligations we have as Catholics. The Retreat is part of this tradition at Rockhurst and the tradition that marks us as Catholic and Jesuit. Rockhurst High seeks to provide information and formation. Clearly, the Retreat Program is integral to the over-all personal formation to which we are committed. Title Page Photograph: Representation of the Classes R. . Muraski (Senior). Tom Freeman (Senior). Lester Ratcliff Ifuniur), Pat Donnelly (Sophomore). lack llensel (Sophomore) sitting, im Mosquecla (Freshman) kneeling, foe Modes (Senior). 2 THEME Another Chapter of the Rock: i WE ARE ONE Chapter Two: MANUEVERS 8 Chapter Three: FELLOWSHIP 38 Chapter Four: CHALLENGES 56 Chapter Five: MENTORS 100 Chapter Six: COMMUNITY 120 Freshmen Finding Their Way 122 Sophomores Together Again 132 Juniors Strengthen Companionship 142 Seniors Lead the Way 154 Europe or Kansas City— We Are One “While at Rockhurst we form friendships which are lifelong and special. These relationships are formed both in the classroom and out. Together we are made stronger in the difficult days and defeats. Yet, in all things—we are one.” “I have gained fraternal memories, an open mind, and a respect for others.” 4 THEME In all endeavors—ONE Rockhurst students are one in the many different avenues of interest they have pursued during their years here. These activities include extra-curriculars such as Student Government, Sports, and expression through such arts as acting and pottery. Students have worked together to form an exceptional extra-curricular program in which the abilities of the participants can be developed. Growth in the Rockhurst community is a continuous process. We as students must learn from those who have preceded us, namely the faculty, the Jesuit Community, and our parents. Just as important in this process of growth is the time we share with our friends and peers. Through the years we have shared each others’ happiness as well as problems. We have achieved great heights working, recreating, and praying together, but not at the sacrifice of losing our individuality. It is this unique combination of identity and talent which makes our Christian Community as meaningful as it is. In our desire to be One, we find perhaps the greatest accomplishment: an ability to be “MEN FOR OTHERS.” 6 THEME THKME 7 Chapter Two MANUEVERS QUARRY 8 ACTIVITIES ■ ACT IV ITIES 9 Homecoming Maureen At 9:30 pm on October 23rd, the 1982 Homecoming Queen was crowned surrounded by the glitter of Hollywood.” Holly Heiman of Notre Dame de Sion was chosen from the twenty-seven candidates. Preceding the Queen’s coronation an entire week of events occurred. Sunday saw the twenty-seven candidates and their escorts feted at a special reception. This occasion provided a setting for the Seniors to meet the candidates. The next day, Monday, October 18th, the massive float building of the four classes began. After a frantic week each completed float was driven to Rockhurst for judging on Friday morning, October 22nd. The winner was the Senior class float with the MGM lion and the slogan, Metro District State.” At the pep rally at 1:00 pm that afternoon, former Hawklet now K.C. Chief, Brad Budde spoke on the meaning of homecoming and what Rockhurst meant to him. That night saw the contest between the Hawklets and the Columbia Hickman Kewpies. The Kewpies were no match for the ever dominant Hawklets. Both the queen candidates in open convertibles and the class floats were paraded around the track for halftime festivities. The 1982 Homecoming week concluded with the queen’s coronation amidst the trappings of cinematic ballyhoo. Aylivard and escort Wade Freeman Margaret Hilboldt and escort Pat Coppinger IIOMECOMING COURT 11 1982 RHS Homecoming Queen Holly Heiman and escort Herb Vergara Michele Schwenk and escort Jami Outland Betsy O’Brien and escort Tom Freeman Mr. Hollywood himself: Chuck Mount 12 1IOMECOM1NG WEEK It's “Hollywood or Bust for Juniors: Tim Mayer, Jim Riggs. Jeff Oddo. Jim Voder, and Mike Cahill Iabove) Joe I lodes and Ann Fitzgerald work on the first-place Senior float Underclassmen receive warm welcome from St. Teresa Academy girls. IIOMECOMING WF.F.K F3 nuunts—RIIS Homecoming 1982 Steve Marietti shows off his new set of wheels to ■Viiroi iVlgssuchi_____________________ Seon Cahill anti his date take a breather from the music provided by the St. Louis University High School Jazz Band. Holly Heiman (Nolle Dame de Sion) finds he- Prince Charming HOMECOMING DANCE 15 PASTORAL '83 Fr. Marlins. S.J. celebrates his ministry. Commencing in August, 1982, Rockhurst Pastoral life broke with a freshness likened to that of the first spring day. Under the direction of newly acquired Fr. Jim Knapp, S.J., the past system of masses, prayer services, and retreats experienced a rejuvination facilitating a better liturgical and spiritual atmosphere for worship. This year better music, a change in student participation, and Fr. Knapp’s personal efforts combined to push Rockhurst to lead other area Catholic schools in its religious services for students and staff. Fr. Knapp commented on the role of the seniors in the pastoral functions saying, “The senior contribution laid the groundwork for total student involvement in the future,” adding, “their efforts have been a real asset in assisting me throughout the year.” The pastoral committee under the reigns of Paul Pryor worked in cooperation with Fr. Knapp to plan the readings, music, etc. for each liturgy. In addition they carried on the many thankless jobs involved in setting up for the various services. The members of this committee were Blaise Fanning, Wade Freeman, Peter Legaspi, Chris Goscha, Shawn Riedel, Don Enna, Joe Jurden, Don Berry, and Dave Cheney. RENEWED IN SPIRIT Fr. Apel and fallow Jesuits celebrate the Eucharist. Fr. Fahey blesses students ivith ashes. A prayer for the students and the Rockhurst community. ACTIVITIES 17 Fr. Marco speaks eloquently on the meaning of life. Priority is fob 1 Priority became the theme of this year’s retreat program. Under the leadership of Fr. Jim Knapp. S.J., and Mr. Larry Ruby, a series of retreats were set up for each class. There were 2 senior retreats, 8 junior retreats, 2 sophomore days of recollection, and 1 freshman retreat. The locations of these retreats ranged from Savior of the World, K.C., Ks. to Conception Abbey in Conception, Mo., to Rockhurst Highschool itself. Fr. Knapp was amazed at the administration’s cooperation with the retreat program commenting, “Rockhurst is unique among K.C. schools in allowing weekday retreats for students and faculty.” Of the students he surveyed, randomly picked from the retreats, Fr. Knapp comments that 100% agreed with the need for retreats at Rockhurst. 4 radios. Alone at last! we’ll bring guitars . . . If we can’t bring A place for retreats — Savior of the World Seminary. WE ARE As one of the callings of the faithful Christian is service; so too has it become a tradition for Rockhurst Seniors to give three weeks of their time for service in the community. These three weeks are a chance for seniors to gain a deeper insight into the lifestyles of other members of society. Many of these members differentiate themselves with physical, mental, or economic inequalities. 20 SENIOR PRO ECTS ONE WITH Setting up the guidelines for these projects was a committee consisting of five faculty members: Miss Kendall, Mr. Lynas, Mr. Rice, S.J., Mr. Burke, S.J., and Mr. Grovenburg, S.J. In addition to this committee 40% of the RHS faculty helped with the process of choosing a project and visiting the seniors in their respective work. COMMUNITY OUR The process of choosing a project involved three distinct steps: 1) selecting and choosing possible projects from a list of 72 projects; 2) interviewing and gaining approval at the prospective project; 3) gaining clearance from one of the 25 faculty coordinators. The projects dealing with mentally retarded and physically handicapped children were of special interest to many seniors. Commented one senior, “the kids are filled with love and it’s easy to love them back.” Anyone having the opportunity to visit the seniors can see the worthwhileness of these experiences in trying to go out to the needs of others. SENIORS WELCOME NEW FROSH On September 8, 1982 the new freshmen (class of '86) were rather informally introduced to the seniors (class of '83) in what is traditionally known as Rec Night. This year the freshmen welcome week format was capsulated into one evening’s time. This year the frosh arrived at 6:00 and were asked to sign in. After pairing with the seniors the freshmen-senior groups went outside for an old-style hotdog hamburger roast. The evening continued as freshmen and seniors organized themselves into volleyball, basketball, and softball games. The matchups were of interesting sorts: freshmen vs. senior, senior vs. senior, and freshmen-senior combos. The evening wound down about 8:30 as seniors and freshmen made plans for the upcoming Oak Park football game where the seniors took their new little brothers (sorry dates). These are but a few of the Rockhurst traditions of freshmen orientation. Paul Pryor checks the group in. Eric Schudy teaches this new frosh about photographic maturity. 22 FRESIIMEN WELCOME The Gathering: Walker. Coe. Sleek. Mount. Mount. Merker. and Looney. I’RESHMEN WELCOME 23 MISSION POSSIBLE '83 To the Tune of $5089.00 Mission Possible grossed $5,089.00 with the Freshmen receiving the highest number of points in the spirit contest before the week was over. The Juniors had the most students at the student-faculty volleyball game. The event made 397.00. The Mission monopoly game was won by the Seniors and Freshmen, followed by the Sophomores and Juniors. The largest moneymaking event of the week was the auction making 1,139.00. The funds raised during the week of activities go to aid the Jesuit Missions in Belize and Honduras, Central America. This year the funds will go to help St. John’s College High School in their educational apostolate. I'r. Marchlewski, S.J. kicks off the auction. The Juniors show' their affection for the underclassmen. The Freshmen combine their efforts. .VIr. Bruce and Mr. Berg add the totals during the week Monopoly Came. MISSION POSSIBLE 25 SALE-O SOARS: BIG $$$ What started out as a fund-raising event out of a storefront at 31st and Main, has turned into a multithousand dollar miracle. The first RHS Sale-O-Rama made only $734 while the 1983 Sale-O made over 98,000. As one RHS faculty member commented, “Sale-O-Rama is an event when the Rockhurst Community is in its glory, because it is a result of generosity. Sale-O brings together parents, students, teachers and alumni, all working to achieve one goal: to help give students the best education possible.” Sale-O style: stripes with plaids. The Monster in the Oasement. Fr. Puricelli, S.J. tends to the daily and constant needs of Sale-O. Along with hard work comes lusting friendships among the mothers. SALE-O-RAMA 27 CARNIVAL REVELRY 28 CARNIVAL MAKES FOR GOOD TIMES The 1983 RHS Carnival took place April 29-30, and May 1. Evans United Shows brought 15 major rides and six kiddie” rides as well as 10 skill booths to the carnival. The carnival also featured 9 skill booths and a booth selling balloons, all run by Rockhurst students. The carnival is the last of three major fund raising projects during the year. All funds raised at Carnival help to keep tuition at a minimum. THEY MAKE IT WORK M Ps RIWrS. ALUMNI. STAFF PARENTS. ALUMNI. STAFF 31 YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN: SMASH HIT “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” opened at Mabee Theater, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 10-12. Something different was tried this year when Mr. Jerry Stark, coordinator-director of the drama department implemented the “ensemble style.” This new form is a technique in which the characters in the show were represented with one group of performers in the first act and a different group in the second act. Mr. Kit Kubis helped with voice in the musical and Mr. Tom Steinhoff, former dance instructor at UMKC and director of the Kansas State ballet company, directed the dance portion of the musical. Mark Scovil as Snoopy delights in suppertime. Scott Sfurkey in the Charlie Droivn role. Todd “Schroeder Crippin. 32 MUS1CA1, Culture Class. The main cast of the production included: Charlie Brown played by Herb Vergara and Scott Starkey, Lucy played by Tina Castle, Snoopy played by Mark Scovil, Linus played by Sam Gromowsky and Greg Cuneen, Patti played by Bridget McKenna and Julie Baker, Schroeder played by Todd Cripping and John Shaughnessy. Along with these, a 30-member chorus, including girls from Notre Dame de Sion and St. Teresa’s as well as members of the RHS cuesters joined in the show. inns (Greg Cuneen) and his rendition of My Blanket and te. MUSICA1J33 30TH ANNUAL ROCKHURST SPEECH DEBATE TOURNAMENT The 30th annual Rockhurst speech and debate tournament was held November Inland 13. Fifty-four schools from three states were entered in the tournament. Competitioh was held in six different categories: humorous and dramatic interpretation, duet adting, original ru .tni'v .mil i' 'ti.mnnnini niis sneakino 381 oratory, and extemporaneous speaking. The main area of competition was in debate. In the debating, there were four jj rounds and four elimination rounds. The Rockhurst debate team coordinated judg 34 RIIS DEBATE TOURNAMENT CONGRATULATIONS . . . to Thomas McKibben (Sen.) who was notified by the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of his standing as a winner in the 1983 Achievement Scholarship Competition. to Curtis Riedel who received President of the Year, and Top Salesman of the Year awards in Junior Achievement. to the Prep News, which was awarded First Honors by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association. to Mark Shelton (Sen.) who qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Extemporaneous Speaking. to the 55 seniors who received academic and athletic scholarship honors and awards from colleges and universities throughout the nation. to Blaise Fanning, Wade Freeman, David Reed, Thomas Schmitt, and Mark Shelton, who received honors as National Merit Finalists. This ranking places them in the top one-half of one percent of students throughout the country. to Mike Odrowski and James Taylor, who won top awards at the University of Kansas “Gold Show” juried competition in photography. to Mike Hoag (Sen.) who was awarded the highest honors possible in the Scholastic Art Contest—Pottery Division. to the 1983 Hawklet Football team who won 2nd place in Missouri 5A competition. RHS HONORS to the 1983 Hawklet Tennis team who won 1st place in Missouri 4A competition. to Brian Farley, named to the first string All-Catholic All-American Prep Football Team and to Tom Freeman, named to the team’s second string. to Chris Eberle (Jun.) who merited first chair bassoon position in the all-state Missouri State High School Band and to Blaise Fanning, who was a member of the first violin section of the Missouri all-state string orchestra. to Mr. Beach Tuckness for 30 years of service and teaching to Rockhurst High School. to Mike Lewis (Jun.) who received the Jay Holder Memorial Sportsman of the Year Trophy for J.C.A.H.A. High School Hockey Players. to Pat Coppinger (Sen.) who received the RHS football Bukaty Award Trophy. to 39 juniors and 50 seniors who have been nominated for membership in the National Honor Society. to all 177 graduates who comprise the Class of 1983 Rockhurst High School. Hits HONORS i n ii COMMUN1TY 37 38 ORGANIZATIONS ORGAN IZATIONS 39 Stuco Is As Busy As Ever The Student Council started the school year with elections in early May of 1982. They then worked throughout the summer on various council projects. To fully develop the leadership qualities of the elected officers, the Student Council sent six of its members to leadership workshops during the summer. Rob Leigh, STUCO President, and Paul Pryor, Vice-President attended the National Student Leadership Training Centers sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals at Texas Christian University and Camp Cheley in Colorado, respectively. The junior class officers, Karl Kuckelman and Grant Beck, along with Sophomore President Matt Merz and Vice-President jeff Maher, attended the Missouri State Student Council Workshop in Fulton. Mrs. Carol Jean DeFeo, STUCO moderator, also attended as an observer and faculty advisor. These leaders put the knowledge gained at the workshops to worlc at the Blue-White Mixer, which was the first ever to clear a handsome profit. As President of the Jackson County District of Student Councils, Rockhurst hosted a leadership workshop which featured Senator Thomas Eagleton as the keynote speaker. As its only fund raiser, the Magazine Sales drive netted the treasury $6500. As a reward to the hard work of the students who met their sales quota, STUCO gave the first free Homecoming Dance in RHS history, with music provided by the SLUH Jazz Band. To improve faculty-STUCO relations and to thank the faculty for all their help in activities, the Council members hosted a Christmas tea for faculty. The Student Body also received a Christmas present when the council served candy canes and soda during lunch the week before break. Student Council members also participated in Back-to-School Night, 8th Grade Visitation Night, and College Night. They assisted the parents' cIuds at Sale-O-Rama and Carnival by providing manpower and salesmanship. In the Jesuit tradition of men for others,” the Student Council provided financial support to a wide variety of charities and funds. United Way, Children’s Mercy Hospital, The Joe Stinson Fund , the Social Action and Concerns Committee of Saint James Parish, the “Project Warmth all benefitted from the generosity of the students at Rockhurst. STUCO’s biggest fund raising project was MISSION: POSSIBLE Week which raised $5500 for the Jesuit missions in Belize and Honduras Central America. The bloodmobile, another community service project of the council, under the direction of Ed Boyle, Shawn Riedel, and Mrs. Julie Hamel, nearly tripled the number of donors from last year to a record 150. A revision of the Student Council constitution and the election calendar provided an opportunity for students to look at the structure of the organization. All the above activities provided STIICO with a very successful year and kept them very, very busy. Senator Kagleton is welcomed to KHS by Sr. Ilunthausen Saul Pryor. The die is cast during the Monopoly Game during Mission Possible Week. ■JO ORGANIZATIONS (standing) Eddie Hoyle. Karl Kuckelman. Mark Muehlebach, Haul Pryor. Hob Leigh. Harney Walsh. Hyron Walker, (sitting) Chris Morrison. Joe Edmonds. Murk Spence, fay Reno. Joe Ramsey. Er. 11 untahusen and STUCO members welcome Senator Eagleton to Rockhurst High. ORGAN IZATIONS 41 iVlr. Kirchoff doing a solo for an oil-schooi mass. Choir Sings Praises Throughout Rockhurst The Rockhurst Liturgical Choir traditionally has a Jesuit at its helm and continued so with Dr. Dennis Kirchoff, S.J. as its new director. This year, in order to fulfill its mission: “to train students in the duties of liturgical ministries to enhance the all-school and Friday morning liturgies,” eight members of the choir attended a workshop. The goal this year was to have students doing solos or leading in guitar work. Mark Reintjes and Don Enna excelled at the all-school liturgies in leading the congregation in the psalms and acclamations. David Lombardo and Jim Koetting were lead guitarists who were ably assisted by violinist Blaise Fanning and pianist Mark Shelton. Paul Moran, Mark Muehlebach, Dan Barry and David Barry were the faithful core-choir group who provided background voices and support to the congregation’s singing. The choir was also happy to have “new life” breathed into it with the addition of freshmen singers Chris Muehlburger and Bill Hudson and guitarist Jim Caccomo. The choir is heavy in upper-classmen membership this year due to Mr. Tim Godfrey, S.J. and his recruiting efforts. The six seniors will be sorely missed as will Mr. Kevin Burke S.J. who gave professional help to the guitarists. But the choir still has a good solid remnant with great potential and enthusiasm. Si m Mr. Burke, S.J. and Blaise Fanning, key musicians for the choir Rockhurst Choir: (left to right) I'oul Moron, fim ••ffoalting, Dan Barry. Don Knno, Mr. Kirchoff, David l.ombardo. Bill Hudson. Chris Mueh eberger. Mark Muehlebach. David Barry. Jim Caccomo. Blaise Fanning 42 OHGAi 'IZATIONS Earthen Vessels 1983 has been a good year for the pottery department. In its eleventh year of existence it has become one of the best facilities in the area. The facility is used by students, faculty and alumni and is equipped with 18 wheels, a slab roller, a pug mill, two electric kilns and a large gas kiln. This years pottery class consists of 28 seniors (wheel pottery), 7 juniors and 2 freshmen (hand building), and is led by Fr. Jim White who has taught pottery at Rockhurst since it was started. Pottery is the only art course offered at Rockhurst this year. “Pottery is a way for students to put their creative abilities to work,” stated senior wheel-potter Tom Zahner, The products are also very useful. Two senior potters this year, Brennan Connor and Mike Hoag, won awards at the National Scholastic Art Contest. Their works were put on display at Crown Center along with the works of various other students from other schools in the area. During Mission Week at Rockhurst, the wheel potters auctioned off creative mugs in front of the entire school. Over 300 dollars was earned with the highest price of 101 dollars being paid for a mug made by Matt Dierks. The Rockhurst pottery department has added a touch of beauty to the school and is destined to be a part of Rockhurst for a long time. The work of a master potter Fr. While throwing a pot on the wheel Rob I lease and Jim Suliivan throwing pots at the camera. ORGAN IZATIONS 43 Bike Club Reaches New Heights Over the summer of 1982, Mr. Venker S.J. and four members of the bicycle club, Mike Hennessy, Tom Murphy, Mike Ong and Nick Schmiedler, rode across the state of Missouri. They totalled up over 400 miles in eight days. At the beginning of the school year Mr. Rose gladly took over the bike club with the departure of Mr. Venker, S.J. The club had to start all over again and at first things went slow, but they managed to get a few rides in before winter set in. This spring the club got a late start again, but did get a few rides in. They are planning to get an early start next year so more can be accomplished. The club has increased in size this year. Several students have shown interest in the bike club by attending meetings and riding in events. The list of members includes George Begnaud, Bruce Curry, Fred Heiman, Mike Hennessey, Matt Mancini, Bill Mason, Tom Murphy, Monte Nash, Mike Ong, Nick Schmiedler, Jerry Sherman and John Weidemaier. You must have a bike !o be in (he bike chib come on now.” The Bike Club: Mr. Bill Rose, Mike Ong. Tom Murphy, Nick SchmiedJer, ferry Sherman. Ikneeling) Nick Hogan, Brucie Curry, Mike Hennessy. 44 ORGANIZATIONS I Can See for Miles Stardate 8301.22 Roscoe’s Log: Today, Commander Scott Daniel informed me that we had the green light to begin our first semester voyage of the Starship HARC (Hawklet Astronomy and Rocket Club). The ship was commanded by Captain Roscoe Dickison (Moderator), Commander Scott Daniel (President), First Officer Roban Bieber (Vice President), and Science Officer Brian Ruby (Secretary-Treasurer). Together, they set out with a ten man crew to explore the Universe. Stardate 8301.29 Roscoe's Log: HARC held its first meeting. Topics discussed: Blackholes, Comets, and little green men from other planets. Stardate 8302.15 Rosco’s Log: We were supposed to have a meeting, but it was cancelled due to an unprepared moderator. Stardate 8302.26 Roscoe’s Log: HARC went to the K.C. Planetarium today. HARC members fought for limited positions in the Captain’s shuttle. Stardate 8304.16 Roscoe’s Log: Went to star party tonight. Observed Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Orion Nebula and any open windows we could find. Stardate 8304.23 Roscoe’s Log: HARC went to St. Louis Planetarium. It was the highlight of our voyage. This place inspired many members to become astronauts. These were the voyages of the starship HARC. We sought out (and found) new planets and civilizations, and boldly discussed what no one has discussed before. Captain Dickison of Ihe Starship HARC Today ive hove wilh us a visitor from Mars ORGAN1ZATIONS 45 Debaters Rock State The 1982-83 Speech and Debate Team maintained its high standard of achievement with another year of tremendous success under the fine coaching of Don Ramsey. This years squad was led by seniors Jamie Freel, Mark Shelton, and Eric Juergensen. In varsity two-man debate competition. Free! and Shelton dominated their opponents, gaining a record of 56 wins and 18 losses and taking First place at tournaments like Parkview, Pattonville, and Westminster College. And with a first place win at MSHSAA Districts, they advanced to State Competition. Shelton also advanced to State Championships in Extemporaneous speaking, following a year in which he gained 4 first place trophies. To complete the trio, Jurgensen also advanced to the state Lincoln-Douglas Debate Championships. His trip to State rounded off an awesome year, one in which he recorded a win-loss record of 49 and 9, and took First place at Glendale, Parkview, and Westminster tournaments. Other members of the squad included senior Barney Walsh, performing in oratory, with his speech Openly Facing Conflict.” Senior jerry King debated with freshman Chris Sulzer for the majority of the season and then Jerry and Scott Schudy joined forces while Sulzer entered the Lincoln-Douglas circuit. Jamie Free!, Mark Shelton, Brian Pendland, Burney Walsh. Scott Schudy, Jerry King, Eric Juergenson. Chris Sulzer ORGANIZATIONS 47 CHESS ANYONE? The chess club this year showed much enthusiasm. Under the guidance of Mr. Peppino Lynas, the crew of 9 accelerated in the field of competitive chess. This year was slow for tournament play. “We had few tournaments in the first semester but coming in April, Rockhurst has sponsored a tournament that will attract around 15 to 20 other schools says senior Rob Juliano. The chess club consisted this year, of seniors Rob Juliano, Sean Barton, Tom McKibben, Juniors Bruce Currie, Steve Selph and Roban Bieber, plus freshman John Sergo, Manish Sampat, and Kurt Sundeen. The game of chess is one of exceptional mental toughness. Mr. Lynas and his chess club have worked at this game on and off throughout the year. This 1983 chess club shows definite signs of production and capability. Mr. bynas reacts to opponents move as bystander express® excitement of game. I'll let you win this one Mr. bynas V 48 0 RGANIZATIONS CHEERLEADERS SUPPORT THE HAWKLETS The cheerleader moderators for this year were Mr. James Sullivan and Mr. Roscoe Dickinson. To qualify for the squad, ability to cheer alone and in small group, and as part of a pyramid must be demonstrated, with gymnastic ability also taken into consideration. The football squad cheerleaders consisted of seniors Paul Moran, David Jantsch, Jon Zaremski, Darren McCarthy and Denny Stanley. The junior on the squad was Jimmy Taylor and the sophomores on the squad were John Gromosky and Jim Koetting. For the basketball season the cheerleaders underwent a change. The squad consisted of seniors Rob Leigh, Mark Spence, Chuck Mount, Dave Jantsch and juniors Mark Reintjes and Frank Schudy. Cheerleading is a major part of Rockhurst athletics. The cheerleaders had plenty of spirit to work with from the many fans, who were especially enthusiastic throughout this year’s football and basketball season. Most athletes would agree that a good support from the crowd can be a key to a team’s success. ORGANIZATIONS -!!) 10?“Computer Club”: Run The Computer Club of 1983 was in a constant state of flux. This year was basically the first year that it was in actual operation, although it started at the end of last year with John McEniry as its proctor. “This year is basically a rebuilding year,” commented Mr. McEniry. Members this year include Scott Daniel, David Cheney, Chris Roth, and Tim Dierks. Sometimes various other visitors come in though, to use and enjoy the facilities. The current members are presently revising the constitution and the by-laws of the club, in hopes that next year’s club will be more productive. The Students come in after school and have fun while learning. Mr. McEniry stated “There isn't hardly a profession or any kind of college major that you are not going to be exposed to it, and the more you know about it, the better off you 11 be. Next year McEniry hopes to enter some of the students in various contests where they compete for awards. They are also currently on a wrestling program that they hope to market to the other schools commercially. Hriun Sober and a popular after school pastime. 50 ORGAN1ZATJONS LET THERE BE LIGHT (AND SOUND) This year’s Light and Sound crew have once again kept the different audio systems on and working. Without these audio wizards we could not hear what was going on at mass. They help out all of the fundraisers, setting up the microphones, speakers, etc. . . . Long hours are the rule for these workhorses who also keep everything going at Carnival, Cache, and other various sporting events. Perhaps one of the most important tasks they face is the operation of the lights and the sound system at all home football games. When asked what he thought about the system which he operates, senior member David Cheney responded, “This whole system is a mess, just a zany mess!” At this year’s Cache auction, the Father’s club commended senior member Cheney, and the rest of the crew, Tim Dierks, Mike Koenig, and Chris Roth on the fine job they did, helping to make the auction go smoothly. Without the Light and Sound crew, Rockhurst and the people associated with it would be up a creek without a paddle. ORGANIZATIONS 51 Rockhurst Talent Shows Through in Rock Collection With a new moderator, Ms. Sandra Wilks, the Rock Collection expanded its role as a literary outlet for students of RHS. The Rock Collection is a creative arts publication published and supported yearly by Universal Press Syndicate, and is dedicated to the memory of Jim Andrews, a cofounder of Andrews and McMeel, Inc. In its third year, Rockhurst Collection will again feature any type of work of art; paintings, drawings, poetry, prose, foreign language, pictures, and pottery photos. The staff was led by seniors Bill Gillis and Eric Schudy, co-editors-in-chief. Departmental editors were Jorge Figuerola and Peter Collins (art editors), John Lamb (prose), Blaise Fanning and Paul Bruening (poetry), and Paul Angles and John Plewa (foreign language). They were supported by a staff consisting of Mark Reintjes, Bruce Currie, John Growmosky, Russ Gentile, Mike Schurig, and Hugh Andrews. These students working closely with Barbara Conover, from the Art Department at UPS, worked since November to meet earlier deadlines with more contributions than ever. According to Gillis and Schudy, this is the best Rock Collection ever, as the staff worked longer and did more work this year than in the previous two years. The staff did all of the dummy layout sheets plus paste-up, producing a creative, successful publication. Mrs. Wilks and staff working on the layouts for the Rock Collection Co-ed Hors-in-chief, foe Hrenneman and Chris Crank look over layouts before they go to the printer. Kevin Odrowski and John Budde make the final changes in Journalism class. Prep News Keeps Rockhurst Informed The Prep News, Rockhurst’s student newspaper began its 40th year at Rockhurst in 1983 and its second year as part of the new journalism program. The Prep News staff members came from the journalism I and II classes; however, the 10 members of the Journalism II class were responsible for completing publication of the 10 issues. Led by co-editors-in-chief Joe Brenneman and Chris Crank, the staff brought a new look to the design of the 40th volume. The year was highlighted by two, 12 page editions, one featured homecoming in October and the other was published in March. For the second year, the Prep News was a member of the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association and the staff members attended the annual Journalism Awards Day luncheon and seminar at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Other staff positions held during the year were News Editor, Dan Barry; Feature editors, Jabin Funk and Dave Jantsch; Sports editor. Bill Gillis; Staff artists, Johnnie Johnson and Mark Janner; Assistant Feature editor, Joe Taschler; Assistant News editors, Kevin Odrowski and Tim Mullen; and Assistant Sports editors John Sinovic and Richard Graham. Mr. Mark Bubalo once again advised the staff. Crank stated, “We tried to go more towards a magazine format, basically we succeeded.” Tim Mullen, Dave Junlsch. Kevin Odrowski. Dun Hurry, Chris Crank, Mike Odrowski. Hill Gillis. foe Brennemun-und Jabin Funk lake a breather in preparing Prep News. ORGANIZATIONS 53 Quarry ’83 Organization, efficiency, ate night hours. Efficiency, creativity and talent abounded in the production of Quarry. Under the dedicated leadership of Editor-in-Chief, Jeff Putthoff, organization and cooperation became a reality. Almost daily, Jeff was in the yearbook room after school to help the section editors and photographers with both technique and creativity. Jeff’s example of consistent dedication was conducive to the staff taking their work seriously. As a result the ’83 Quarry is a superb record of the events and attitudes of Rockhurst. This was the first year for most of the work force. Consequently, the experience of moderators Mr. Dennis Kirchoff, S.J. and Mr. Gregg Grovenburg, S.J., made up for any signs of inability. Both moderators proved to be invaluable in the pressure situations of making a deadline. The moderators invested a tremendous amount of time in the yearbook, serving as representatives of Quarry to both the publisher and to the Rockhurst administration. They also made sure the yearbook room was open and available for the students. Capturing special moments and then presenting them in an organized fashion is a drawn out process that takes time and much effort. The crew worked hard throughout the year. The material was supplied by a top notch crew of photographers led also by Jeff Putthoff. Once Rockhurst was captured on film, the section editors and staff put it all together in a stellar for- 54 OHGANIZATlONS Russ Gentile—Seniors I Pal Williams—Sports Captures the Year mat. The high quality of QUARRY '83 is due to the dedication of a staff willing to rearrange schedules to meet crucial deadlines. Senior John Lamb gave the book continuity and purpose in his introductory and concluding theme sections. The theme “We are One, another chapter of the Rock,’’ was effectively carried out throughout the entire book. The class sections were run by Russ Gentile (seniors), Jim Taylor (juniors), Rich Cofer (sophomores), and Scott Schudy (freshmen). Eric Zanin’s Activities section illustrated a student body active with others. Pat Williams showed us at play with the Athletics section. While Tom Zahner covered the many organizations throughout the school. Thanks to a lot of dedication, QUARRY '83 recognized what made Rockhurst unique for us, as well as our classmates, and successfully captured that unique Rockhurst spirit. ORGAN IZATIONS 55 Chapter Four “Challenges” QUARRY 56 SPORTS SPORTS 57 RHS Football: One Class Act For the second time in as many years, the Rockhurst Hawklet football team played its way into the Missouri 5-A High School Football Championships. Facing a rain-soaked field, along with a very competent opponent, the Hawklets fell to defeat at the hands of St. Louis Sumner, 32-22. This defeat capped off one of the most exciting seasons in Rockhurst history, and as head coach Jerry Culver phrased it, you can't base an entire season on the outcome of one game.” After fighting to a 10-0 season record, the Hawklets entered into the playoffs against Lee's Summit. What should have been a very close game turned into a rout as the Rockhurst defense shut down the Tiger’s offense completely. Three interceptions by Mike Lewis, Pat Coppinger, and Mike Holland along with the touchdowns by Brian Farley, Coppinger and John Haggerty, sealed the outcome of the game. Final: RHS 21—LS 0. The fun continued as the Grandview Bulldogs came to Rockhurst. The Dogs never had a chance as the defense once again stopped a powerhouse offense. With Coppinger scoring twice and Farley racking up 128 yards, the team captured its second playoff victory 28-3. The third and final playoff game was billed as the premier game of the season. Rockhurst, now 12-0, faced the Jeff City Jays, winners of 222 games over the last 25 years. The Hawklets, apparently unimpressed with this record, went on to win in style, 36-0, their 13th and final win of 1982. Coppinger and Farley once again combined to score five touchdowns and the defense remained solid with a capital D. Although Sumner upset the Hawklet’s dreams of a repeat state championship, the Hawklets did compile an undefeated season and at one point, over a two-year period, the team recorded 19 consecutive wins, a record not soon to be forgotten or broken. John Haggerty siams through the line. 58 VARSITY FOOTBALL Kirs! Row: (L-R) M. Lewis, C. Novasel, I), Bevin, R. Welsh, M. Sfyence Patrick K. Williams. D. Lewis. L. Ratcflff. I). Jolley, M. Murphy, Second Row: (L-R) . Green, C. Nodes, I). Stoltz, M. Reinjes. M. Sullivan. R. Drukulich, T. Peters. M. Cochrane. R. Drakulich. M. Holland, T. Denzal, E. Juergensen. Third Row: (L-R) K. O'Brien, V. Long, P. Keim. B. Clemons. M. Holmes, P. Sullivan, D. Dercher, P. Coppinger, B. Earley, B. Devine. Flanagan, T. Cunningham. M. Long, Fourth Row: (L-R) E. Perkins. T. . O'Connor, S. Marietti, B. Ponzer. J. Phelan, K. Heiman. R. Drakulich. M. McCray, P. Swanson. J. Griggs. R. Graham. K. Smith. B. Holland, . Schugart, W. Freeman. . Brown. Fifth Row: (L-R) Coach Berg, Coach Culver, J. Haggerty, M. VunKeirsIflick, M. Ertz. B. Curry. B. Budde, T. Freeman, J. Davis. M. Johnson. B. Holland. J. Keller. Coach King. Coach Bubalo. Coach Bullard VARSITY FOOTBALL 59 Murk McCray claims success in the State Championship game aguinst St. Louis Sumner. Although a team effort contributed to the overall record, the football year was marked by outstanding performances by several individuals. Brian Farley, for instance, rushed for over 1600 yards with 23 touchdowns in 14 games on his way to achieving first team All-Metro, first team All-District, first team All-State, and first team Catholic Prep All-American. He was able to achieve these honors because of his continual ability to outdistance opponents such as in the Columbia Hickman (1 TD, 16 carries—141 yards), Shawnee Mission East (2 TD's, 18 carries—146 yards), Lee's Summit (1 TD, 23 carries—116 yards) and Grandview (1 TD, 22 carries—128 yards) games. Although hurt his first four games, Senior Mark McCray also made his mark on the Rockhurst gridiron. By starting as both quarterback and free safety, McCray was able to exert a steady influence to the players at all times. McCray seemed always to be on the field as he punted, kicked off, kicked field goals and booted extra points for the Hawklets. Pat Coppinger evades Columbia Hickman coverage. Brian Parley und John ffag- ie hurl of a state loss easedl 60 VARS1TY FOOTBALL Varsity Football The Dig Three take a rest. gerty lake well deserved rest. by encourugemen! Rockhurst 21 Raytown 0 21 Oak Park 13 10 S.M. Northwest 7 43 S.M. East 13 69 K.C. East 14 48 Bishop Miege 12 24 Blue Springs 7 34 Columbia Hickman 7 24 Dowling (Iowa) 21 47 Park Hill 22 21 Lee’s Summit (Districts) 0 28 Grandview (Quarterfinals) 3 36 Jefferson City (Semi-finals) 0 22 St. Louis Sumner (State Championship) 32 Pat Coppinger eyes his opponent. VARSITY FOOTBALL ei That's no bull! Junior Varsity Football Rockhurst 7 Raytown 0 18 Oak Park 8 12 S.M. Northwest 6 17 S.M. East 0 53 K.C. East 0 26 Bishop Miege 0 7 Blue Springs 0 JV Continues Streak Rockhurst’s junior varsity football squad extended its winning streak to 35 games after the 1982 season of play. The team posted a 7-0 record in the ’82 campaign, under the direction of head JV coach Phil King. A Vince Long to Doug Beaven 34-yard touchdown pass started the season with a 7-0 victory over the Raytown Blue Jays at Raytown on September 4. The following week the Hawklets had little trouble in setting back Oak Park, 18-6. Shawnee Mission Northwest presented the biggest challenge of the season for Rockhurst on September 20. RHS scored early to gain a 6-0 lead, but near the end of the game, the Cougars came back to tie it. In overtime, fullback Kevin Heiman caught the winning TD pass as Rockhurst won, 12-6. “The win over Northwest was really a thrill,” said King. They were an excellent team, but they didn’t make a yard the whole game.” Rockhurst concluded the season in impressive style with four straight shutouts. Shawnee Mission East fell 17-0 in the fourth game. The Rockhurst squad racked up its biggest victory since 1978, when they gained over 600 yards of offense, as they romped over KC East, 53-0, on October 4. Rockhurst closed out with victories over Bishop Miege, 26-0, and Blue Springs, 7-0. The .V. slands ready. 62 JUN1 OR VARSITY y wwmrwm r - « ► I J 1 r i I fr i ' ■ The J.V. regroups around Mr. Bullard. IMPACT! JUNIOR VARSITY 63 Lester Ratcliff demolishes the opposition. Sophomore Team Anticipates The Future The ’82 season for the sophomore football team was one of learning and gaining experience. Sophomore year in football is when development in athletic abilities and teamwork begins. The performance of the sophomores will determine what kind of team they will become in the future. Despite the sophomores’ 3-6 record, the team displayed true potential. At mid-season, the sophomore team had a 3-2 record. In a crucial game for them, the team played Bishop Miege and lost 13-7. The next game was with Blue Springs. Again the sophomores lost 13-0. These two losses proved pivotal as the squad did not win again. Even though the sophomores didn’t finish their season strong, improvement showed. According to the coaches several linemen including Mark See, Chris Mann, and Tony Cordes showed potential as future varsity players. Offensive backs Peter Sierant, Dave Lewis, and Tim Coppinger also played well this year. Coach Mark Bubalo commented on the season, “We did not finish as strong as we would liked to.” Coach Steve Ryan, however added, “This is the best group of sophomores since I’ve been here.” Dave Lewis makes an awesome reception. Sophomore Football Rockhurst 0 Raytown 21 6 S.M. Northwest 0 6 S.M. East 12 14 Olathe North 12 12 Olathe South 3 7 Bishop Miege 13 0 Blue Springs 13 6 Raytown South 27 2 S.M. South 37 64 SOPHOMORE FOOTIIAI.I. Tim Coppinger eyes seven. The sweep SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL 65 The A-Team The A” team played up to its potential; they just played the best football they could.” stated Mike Kelley, coach of the freshman “A” team. Playing in the shadow of the two previously excellent football seasons, the A” team finished off its season with victories in three out of seven games. The A” team started off the season with two losses, Blue Springs Jr. High, 12-6, and Center 12-0. They then won two contests, downing Raytown, 14-8, and Harmon, 6-0. The team lost the next two games to Miege, 34-0, and Wyandotte, 20-0. The season was closed with a victory over Ray-South, 16-8. i iiCKKKST '«K«f •OO.OI A frosh hawklet anticipates pain. 66 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL The cutback technique is demonstrated. Rockhurst’s freshman “B” squad finished the season with a 2-3 record in 1982. Playing teams from both Blue Springs and Bishop Miege twice, the squad met only three opponents as players learned the fundamentals of the game from coaches Pat McDermott and Tom Warrington. In the season opener, Blue Springs Junior High's “B” squad provided tough opposition. The Hawklets fell 12-0 to the Wildcats. The same two teams met in the next game with RHS managing a touchdown this time. However, the final was still in Blue Springs favor, 12-6. Bishop Miege provided the competition for the squad’s next two contests. RHS won them both by scores of 12-0 and 18-6. The final game of the season ended in disappointment for the young Hawklets as Sumner Academy dropped RHS in a tough battle, 12-6. David White streaks around end. Number forty-one gets entangled. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL 67 Varsity Completes Successful Year The 1982 varsity soccer season was full of ups and downs as the RHS squad took a roller coaster ride to a final record of 12-6-3. There were many exciting games, however, in which the Rockhurst team was involved. Rockhurst began the season with three thrilling victories in the Shawnee Mission North tournament which enabled them to win the tournament for the first time. The Hawklets won the first game of the season and the tournament, with a 2-1 shootout overtime victory over Shawnee Mission South. Rockhurst then beat Sedalia Smith-Cotton 6-1 to advance into the finals. In the championship, RHS defeated Lee’s Summit 4-3 in double shoot out overtime. Pat Orscheln displays determination and stamina on soccer field. After experiencing some slumps and some streaks, Rockhurst moved into the state playoffs. The first team they faced was the O’Hara Celtics. Rockhurst won 6-0 with junior Tom McKay scoring three goals. After a 3-1 victory over Lee's Summit, Rockhurst played Blue Springs under extreme weather conditions and won 1-0. The season culminated in St. Louis, where the Hawklets took on defending state champion Vianney and lost 3-0 in the quarterfinals of state. First iSetv: (C-ity , MonTiinuro. ii. Ifusscu. I. AU-Mjy, A'tMJVWs: li. Fgjjt;, it. I Tense, u. rinre.'J. .Wdlld Tiarmearn'C. Corrigan, J. VVoltering, . VaJer; f . I lodes. . Massmun, ]. Mosqueda. Third Row: (i,-R) Coach Ge dhof, K. Spellman. R. . Muruski. I. Runyan. P. McCarthy. D. Bortnick, . I fungerford, J. Winne, S. Shore? K- Pearce. P. Orscheln, J. Richurt. M. McLiney. . Millard. 68 VARS1TY SOCCER fohn Hungerford edges out his opponent. Gus Flores exhibits his defensive skills. foe Nodes tackles his opponent. Chip antagonizes his opponent. VARSITY SOCCER 69 R.f. Marowski sails headlong into the ball. Chip Corrigan does the high step. J.V. Soccer Transcends Soccer, a once unknown and unplayed sport in this area of the world, has within recent years become a vital and active sport of our culture and society. Not only has this new sport been added to Rockhurst’s list of extra-curricular activities, but it has also acquired such strong backing that it is beginning to rival many of the other well-developed activities. This past 1982-83 season didn’t produce a first place ranking for the junior varsity soccer team, but the final figures on this season did show the great potential being held in store for upcoming soccer seasons. Examining the season’s record, a 10-4-1 mark, it is apparent that the team had some trouble along the way. This trouble was caused by SM South, who both went undefeated against RHS this season, making up the four losses. However, with strong wins over SM East, SM West, Pern-Day and Park Hill, the Rock totaled a 2.7 goals scored whereas opponents only averaged a small 0.8 per game. Due to the coaching of Mr. Richard Wikiera, a full and productive training program was established to get players in top form. The team was made up of 12 freshmen and 2 sophomores and showed an ability to execute the fundamentals of the game of soccer, an important step torward becoming varsity players. 70 JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER Gus takes advantage -of the team’s victory. Dave Bortnick saves another one. J. Woltering combines Kung Fu and soccer. JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER 71 72 SOCCER SCENE Joe makes another save. G us shows some gusto SOCCER SCENE 73 Cross Country Sprints Through Year “I think this will be a rebuilding year,” stated cross country coach Bill Munninghoff at the beginning of the season. The Hawklets lost 10 lettermen to graduation last year, and the core of this year’s team developed around two strong underclassmen. Sophomores Matt Blake and Tom Spencer turned in strong performances all year to lead the varsity squad in 1982. Rockhurst, for the most part, finished in the middle of the pack in most of the meets they were entered in this year. Except for the Liberty and Southeast meets, in which the team finished 10th and 19th respectively, Rockhurst produced some fine performances, including third place finishes at Ward, Olathe, St. Mary’s and Westport. However, in the district meet, held October 23 at Swope Park with 14 other teams, RHS failed to advance to sectionals. Before the meet, Munninghoff said, Matt Blake and Tom Spencer have been pleasant surprises and their running is better at this point than I expected.” Blake advanced as an individual and went on to qualify for state. He was the first Rockhurst runner to qualify for state in five years, and at the state meet, he finished 65th out of 200 runners. Munninghoff said that as a team “we showed The Hawklets lead the way. Mike Hennessey struggles on. (L-R) D. Morris, . Barloon, T. Spencer, M. Blake, B. Gillis, Coach Munninghoff 74 CROSS COUNTRY le. J. Heilman, J. si. Third Row: (L 'aimer, T. FitzGerald. SecohcI Row: (L-R) II Bortnick, M.' !j A. Pfahl, D. Reed, C. Pirotie, F. NewmanJ P. Santoro. B. Rohan Beiber leads the way in local Cross Country meet. steady improvement,” and noted Bill Gillis and Joe Haughton as other members of the team who consistently did well. Haughton was a steady runner until he was injured. With 1982 being a rebuilding year, the Hawklet cross country team still had its moments. The nucleus of the team, (Blake and Spencer) will be returning next year, and with this, 1983 could be even better. CROSS COUNTRY 75 AS THE ROCK BOUNCES A small but risilient basketball team struggled to an 11-15 record in a transition year under the guidance of coach Doug Bruce. The team was better than its record showed but inconsist playing hurt the squad. By the end of the year, the starters were returning senior lettermen Joe Karl, at guard, and Mark Redmond, at center, with Pat Coppinger and juniors Kendall Smith and Jimmy Vader rounding out the top five. The team provided some exciting moments but sparse crowds at most of the games hurt the team’s morale. The team started out slow but gave many top-rated teams close games. For instance, against Wyandotte, the number-three ranked team in the city, the Hawklets held even for three quarters before losing the game in the fourth quarter, 42-32. With Rockhurst’s tallest man at 6’4” against Wyandotte’s much bigger frontline, the Hawklets stayed even at 8-8, 10-10, and 19-19, at the end of the quarter, half, and third quarter. Dr. Smith operates on his opponent. 1st How: (L-R] Coach Doug Bruce, Joe Karl, Gerry Merker, Pat Coppinger, Mark Werner, Trainer—Mgr., Coach Mark Bubaio. 2nd Row: (L-R) Kendall Smith, Mike Curran, Mark Redmond, ]eff Keller, Rob Honan. Nol Pictured: Jim Vader 76 VARSJTY BASKETBALL The playoffs however brought fresh hope and vigor to the squad. Winning their first game easily, the Hawklets faced number-one seated, Hickman Mills, in a semi-final game that ranks as one of the most exciting RHS has played. Hickman Mills, a 20-game winner, and number seven in the city, figured RHS to play a slow-down offense but instead, Rockhurst stayed with them. Down seven points, the Hawklets came back and even took the lead. In the four overtime ballgame, the Hawklets took the final shot three times but it wouldn’t fall. They lost, 58-53. Varsity Basketball Rockhurst 82 St. Pius X 60 62 St. [oe Central 73 64 O’Hara 66 66 Truman 65 76 Southwest 62 66 LeBlond 37 48 Lafayette 64 57 Benton 60 56 Blue Valley 61 45 Raytown South 59 75 S.M. West 67 49 Lincoln 70 64 S.M. West 61 63 Raytown South 77 53 Truman 55 65 Blue Springs 57 47 Miege 62 50 S.M. South 55 62 S.M. East 46 55 K.C. Central 69 32 Wyandotte 42 61 O'Hara 72 72 Ward 58 68 S.M. North 59 66 Southwest 59 53 Hickman Mills 58 The Hawklets huddle. VARSITY BASKETBALL 77 J.V. Finishes Strong This year’s JV basketball team got off to a slow start with a 1-2 record before Christmas. After Christmas though, RHS beat Blue Valley in double overtime, 42-40. Then the next night, RHS was defeated in overtime by Raytown South, 47-46, who finished the season undefeated. In the next four games RHS beat Shawnee Mission West, Blue Springs, Miege and barely lost to Lincoln, 44-42, at the buzzer. Of the last seven games in the season, the Hawklets won two, highlighted by defeating Central at the buzzer, 60-58. Leading the RHS scoring were 6-3 forward Andy Pfahl, 6-2, forward Van Heeter, 5-9 guard Vince Shortino and 5-10 guard Mike Cahill. Other outstanding players were Bogdon Susan, Jeff Keller, Mike Curran and sophomores Mike Holmes and Vince Long. Although the JV finished at 7-9 for the year. Coach Mark Bubalo said, “We played as good as any JV team in the city.” 1st Row: (L-R) Vince Shortino, Vince Long, Mike Holmes, David Dercher, Mike Cahill 2nd Row: (L-R) Von Heeter, Tim Dougherty, Bogdan Susan, Andy Pfahl, Matt Hart, Coach Mark Bubalo 78 .V. BASKETBALL Vince Shortino passes past the defense. .V. BASKETBALL 79 Sophomore B-Ball Talent and Determination The RHS sophomore basketball team ended their season with a hard fought 8-5 record against some of the toughest competition in the Kansas City area. The Hawklets came to life at mid-season and overwhelmed other teams with superior shooting, tough rebounding, and good free throw shooting. This year’s squad was led by Dan Teahan, Joey Ross, and Mike Ertz. Coach Bill Munninghoff said the sophomores played exceptionally good offense and solid defense. All of the players did very well. They showed a marked sophistication in team play and effort. If their play this year is any indication of the future of Rockhurst basketball it is in talented and disciplined hands. As coach Munninghoff stressed, “I was extremely satisfied with the way that they played this year.” We look forward to the glory that lies ahead! Ilawklet ]im Kanatzar flies high with the jumper from the side. 1st Row: II.-R) him Coppinger, Dan Reintjes, Joe Ross, fim Kanatzar. Mike Dorrian. Davis Schwarz: 2nd Row (L-Rj Mark Kiersbilck. Dan Keller, foe D'Alesio, Mike Ertz, Dan Teahan, Pat Ramsey, Coach Bill Munninghoff. Not Pictured: Paul Abrams 80 SOPHOMORK BASKETBALL lump ball, who will control it?? Mike Em shoots from the line. Mike Ertz goes up and over for the goal. SOPHOMORE BASKETBM.L 81 Rockhurst Pat Ramsey goes to the hoop. Sophomore Basketball 56 Olathe North 40 Oak Park 42 O’Hara 44 Raytown South 60 S.M. West 58 O'Hara 51 Miege 60 Blue Springs 52 Olathe South 61 Wyandotte 44 Ward 82 Blue Springs 58 S.M. East Freshmen Dribble Towards Future. Rockhurst’s Freshmen “A” basketball team finished the season with a 6-8 record despite a late season nose dive. This year’s squad defeated Raytown twice and ended the year with a dramatic 63-60 victory over Bishop Miege. The team was lead by Matt Mancini who had 114 points, including a 20 point performance against Miege. Jim Sheedy had 97 points for the season. Another free-throw for our Hawklets. 82 FRESH MEN BASKETBALL “The Master Plan 1st Row (L-R) John Knox. Phil Kennedy, foe Ramsey. T.J. Steck. Mike Walsh. Mike Dugan. Mark Oxler. 2nd Row (R-L) Jeff Wenzl, Mgr., Rich Wilson. Chris Baranczuk, Steve Bessenbacher. Anthony Gray, Mike Brandt, Monte Nash, Peter Gromowsky. 3rd Row (L-R) Shannon Moore. Jay Wright controls the floor with his height. The Rockhurst Freshmen “B” team finished their 1982-83 season with a 5-5 record after two victories over Raytown. The schedule that the frosh played also included a 66-20 victory over Ward and a 44-17 win against St. Pius. This year’s team was led by Steve Bessenbacher, who had 60 points for the season, and Jeff Hamilton who had 52. Bessenbacher had the high game total with 20 points against Hogan. Kent Barthol, lay Wright, Chris Lewellen, John Davis, Scott Allan. Jaime Boedeker, Glenn Trossen. 4th Row (L-R) Mike Johnson, Jeff Hamilton, Matt Mancini, John Wilcox, Don Sharp, Phil Mount, Bob Riccardi, Coach Eric Berg, Coach Mike Larson FRESHMAN BASKETBALL 83 Tough Season for Varsity Wrestlers Varsity Grapplers this year excelled under the expert guidance of Coach Dennis Bullard. It opened its season November 30 with a 54-16 victory over Raytown South and then went on to three losses to S.M. West, a tough one to Wm. Chrisman, and Bishop Miege. Defeat changed to an impressive 54-18 victory over the Hickman Mills Cougars. Next at the Blue Valley Quad Rockhurst dominated scoring 170 pts to 70 for Shawnee Mission Northwest, 72 for center and 59 for host Blue Valley, followed by a 61-9 win over St. Joe Lafayette. Next a 15 to 45 loss to Excelsior Springs and a 18-35 to Winnetonka preceded sound victories over Raytown and O’Hara (39-23). Before districts the varsity squad ended their regular season 9-5 in dual events. In its last tournament action before district the Varsity placed four wrestlers in the top three of their weight class, and placed fifth out of eight teams in the Blue Springs tournament. Mike Hoag reflects upon his match. VARSITY WREST LING 85 Grapplers Muscle to Triumph Mike Hoag anficipates pin and victory against Miege matman. The JV wrestling team started its 1983 undefeated season by smashing Raytown 68-6 with 8 pins. This was followed by a victory of 45-21 over Shawnee Mission West and over William Chrisman with the team defeating them with twice as many points 42-21. A close victory (35-30) over rival Bishop Miege was followed by a large upset over Hickman Mills. Excelsior Springs was handed a close defeat the second to last match of the season (32-31) swiftly followed by the season-ending crushing blow to Bishop O’hara (66-12). H6 WRESTLING Mike Hoag struggles for the reversal. WRESTLING 87 Varsity Wrestling Scoreboard Rockhurst 44 Raytown High 13 57 Ruskin Quad 12 88 S M West 21 41 Wm Chrisman 38 53 Bishop Miege 28 50 Hickman Mills 18 40 St. Joe 34 62 Excelsior Sp. 24 44 Raytown South 21 30 Bishop O’Hara 18 Mike Hoag struggles to free himself from his foe’s deadly hammerlock. fim Paloazzi tries to escape from Eddie Bunuchi of Excelsior Springs. 88 WRESTLINC PORTFOLIO Jason Goscha grounds his menacing opponent. Chris Mann pummels his beastly opponent. Joe Nodes is again victorious. WRESTLING PORTFOLIO 89 Trackmen Set Pace This year’s track team improved greatly over last year’s team with the shining of junior stars Lester Ratcliff and Jimmy Griggs. This team was good enough to send five people to the sectional meet held at Raytown South. These runners were in addition to Lester and Jimmy, Byron Walker (seniorj, Mike Lowe (senior) Mike Ertz (sophomore). Overall the team rounded out the season with a 105 to 31 trouncing of Bishop O’Hara. Hopefully this trend will continue next year with young hopefuls: Tim Coppinger (sophomore), Matt Blake (sophomore), Tom Spencer (sophomore), Michael Hennessey (junior), and Nick Schmiedeler (junior). Missed next year will be the great performances handed in by this years weight men Tom Freeman and Jim Davis. The Hawklet Varsity was a young team and next year will provide a solid core after a nice ending to the '83 season. Tom Freeman throws a 4,75 pound discus. , r Rntcliff „nd Mike Krtz tmn lough. Mike Sullivan—determined! Jimmy Griggs and Lester Ratcliff prepare for Sectionals. VARSITY TRACK 91 Lester Ratcliff prepares to run. J.V. Squad—On Track This year’s Junior Varsity team was improved greatly with the addition of Kendall Smith and other fine runners such as Mike Holmes, Greg Fritts and Matt Mancini. These runners showed what they could do at the SM West Relays where they scored 98 points to take first place for the fourth year straight. The team finished this meet with nine first place finishes and six second place finishes. The Hawklets took first in the 110-meter hurdles, the 800-meter relay, the 300-meter high hurdles and other events. The field events also show promise. Mark VanKeirsbilck seems to have what it takes to be a good shot putter. Dave Zaremski shows promise in pole vaulting by reaching 10’4”. Tim Coppinger shows excellent potential with his triple jumping form. Kendall Smith clears the bar. 92 J.V. TRACK Mr. King and J.D. McEnroe discuss strategy. •� I t Grant Beck shows track collegue Rob Swain how it is done. Ion Schmidt hands baton to feff Crowe for the final leg. Matt Mancini—up over, and a step ahead. Frosh Show Promise Good performances by freshmen Jon Schmidt, James Brosnahan, Mike Johnson and Michael Brandt stood out as Rockhurst went on to defeat Bishop Miege in their biggest win of the track season. Matt Mancini and Jay Wright also had good performances at the RHS Frosh relays in the hurdles and high jump, respectively. The 1983 freshman track squad has much to look forward to in the years ahead if this past year is any indication of their potential. FRESHMAN TRACK 93 STATE CHAMPIONS. 1983 TENNIS Rockhurst s varsity tennis team dominated Missouri State 4A competition this spring. After a total sweep of the district playoffs—the Hawklets took first and second places in both singles and doubles competition and first in team points—Rockhurst went on to dominate the state tournament at the UMC Brewer Courts on May 20 and 21. Competing against top tennis players from 17 high schools in the state of Missouri, Fred Azar, ’83, and Jim McPhilliamy, ’83, won the state doubles competition, and Tom Grier, ’83, reached the finals in singles. Warren McDonald, 86, and Pat Looney, ’86, won third place in doubles and Mark McLiney, '83, reached the singles’ quarter finals. The RHS team collected 23 points to win the tournament; the closest competition finished with 11' points. Six of this year s players are ranked in the Missouri Valley. The team is also well represented in the Heart of America district rating. It is rare to have so many Missouri Valley players playing on the same team. It is with much delight and pride that we can call this year’s tennis team, “One Class Act,” capable of much more in the future. Mark McLiney works on his backhand in preparation for a match. t ★★■ ★ ★★ ★★★ ★ ★★★■ ★★★ ★★★ ■ . 94 TENN1S Fred Azar in perfect form. Freshman Mike George tries out for a hard to make tennis team. ★ ★★★★★♦★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★■a- TENNIS 95 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ (1-r) Warren McDonald, Tom Grier, Pat Looney, Jim McPhilliamy. (not pictured Mark McLiney and Hob Aubin). Gerry Riani checks stance and target. GOLFERS PAR EXCELLENCE The Hawklet varsity golf team was undefeated in tournaments and matches this year. The team earned the right to compete in state competition by finishing first in the district five championship. This year’s team recorded impressive victories over such competition as St. Joseph Central, Raytown, Pern-Day, and O’Hara. First place trophies were brought home in the Jewell tournament, Fort Osage tournament, and Jefferson City tournament. At the tournament of champions golf match held at Jefferson City, Rockhurst finished first with a team score of 310, 10 strokes in front of St. Louis DeSmet, who later went on to win first in state competition. This year’s team was led by golfers, Pat Hanrahan, John Sinovic, Jim Sullivan and Gerry Riani. Riani, ’84, tied for 10th place medalist at state. This year marks the fifth time in the past seven years that Rockhurst golfers, under the guidance and coaching of Coach A1 Davis, have won district competition. 96 GOLF GOLF 97 SPORTS '83 GDEEULEnSE UEUODIOL 100 FACULTY Fr. John M. 1 lunthuusen, S.f. President of R.II.S. Mr. J. Michael McWilliams. Principal chats with Wade Freeman and his date. Mr. Edward Carlin. Asst. Principal Curriculum and Instruction Mr. Stanley Herbie. Asst. Principal Activities 8r Auxiliary Services A Fr. Mario Puricelli. S.f. Alumni Director Mrs. Patricia Schudy. P.R. 102 FACULTY Administration: Both Old and New The administration’s efforts of this year could probably best be described as consolidation and integration. Recommendations made by the parent board were acted upon as well as an effort made to coordinate into a more integrated framework the curricula offered at Rockhurst throughout the four years. An indirect assist in this effort was made by the “first” of having all administrative positions held for a second year by the same individuals. Along with the continued presence on the administration of Fr. Hunthausen and Mssrs. McWilliams, Herbie, and Carlin others continued in positions held last year. Fr. Puricelli continued as Alumni Director from his office in the Jesuit Residence. Mrs. Schudy successfully functioned as Public Relations Director by getting the merits of a Rockhurst education heralded from numerous periodicals both re- gional and national. The ever-faithful Cliff Brigham could be found assisting Father Comboy in maintaining the physical plant of the school as well as working in the snack bar during sports events and providing insightful impromptu commentary on Rockhurst standings. Mr. Munninghoff persevered without complaint in the thankless job of running the bookstore as well as full-time counseling duties. Fr. Bona returned as Treasurer with the assistance from welcome newcomer Fr. Randall Hall who recently hailed from Rockhurst College. Bro. Eilert could still be heard riding the “Kubota” tractor and got acquainted with numerous jugees under his “care.” Along with newcomer, Fr. Hall, another new” face for present Rockhurst students appeared in the person of Fr. Mike Durso, College Advisor. The nuls and bolts of Rockhurst—Cliff Brigham. No problem, the deadline isn't for another week! Fr. Michael Uurso. S.f. College Counselor Father Hall and Father Bono discuss overdue tuition payments. Brother Lawrence Eilert. S.f. Groundskeeper FACULTY 103 Ann Giangreco dishes up lunch. ..... , r Mildred White shows proper serving form. Diane Ball and Bernie Wood crunk up the new copier Mrs. Maher and “the boss” note an unusual CACHE donation. Holding Down The Fort The staff in the kitchen and the secretaries in the “office” held down the fort at Rockhurst and kept things moving smoothly. If truth be known the school runs on food and typewriters. Both must run efficiently and rapidly to keep up with the students’ stomachs and the paperwork necessary to keep the school operating effectively. The secretaries were joined by the welcome addition of Mrs. Fran George as well as one provided increasingly by Mrs. Ball. The gang from the office get some grub. Mrs. Maher interrogates a suspect of the disappearing candy box caper. STAFF 105 Mrs. Layne—you'll be missed. Theo Gives Insights Rev. Francis Leiker. s.i Theology II Dennis Kirchoff. S.J. Theology I U.S. Studies I II Another business tip from Mr. Norman. Rev. lames Knapp. S.J. Theology III Mr. Rose helps out some needy students. William Rose Theology III Social Justice -Theology of Vocation 106 FACULTY Father Knapp tails a funny. Chef Kirch whips up a Theo class. Mr. Norman looks for hidden treasures. Kevin Burke. S.f. Social Justice Theology of Vocation Thomas Norman Theology III Art Father White creates a masterpiece. FACULTY 107 Mrs. Buchman gives students algebraic assistance. Bruce tags another one. Math $% Math Keeping the Decimal Point in the Right Place Catherine Buchman Algebra 1 Intro. Alg. Geom. George Noll Reg Alg 2 Trig ACCP Calculus Douglas Bruce Analysis AP Calculus Rev. John Apel, S.J. Algebra 1 Advanced Algebra I 108 FACULTY Calculus class. Another play. Mrs. DeFeo talks with the mighty seniors. John McEniry Comp. Math I Adv. Alg. II—Trig. John Hedford (not pictured) Math Topics Alg. -Adv. Alg. II FACULTY 109 Fr. Becker . . . “Has anyone seen my pointer? Rev. Michael March-lewski, S.f. French IV Reg. 8r Adv. French III Reg. fr Adv. Julie Hamill Spanish I It III Reg. Spanish II Advanced Languages Kathleen McGrana-ghan French I Advanced French II Richard Stair Spanish III—Honors Spanish IV Reg. ft Honors Connie Kendall Spanish I Advanced Spanish II Please tell my fortune. You’ve got an A for the quarter r Marco gives his advice 110 FACULTY Miss McGranaghan, Mr. Staihr, Miss Kendall, Tom Denzel and Mr. and Mrs. Denzel enjoy the pre-I lomecoming party. Fr. Comboy and Mrs. Maersch learn some things at the new” teachers' meeting in Mr. McWilliam’s office. FACULTY ! 11 Sieve Ryan General and AP Biology Human Physiology Richard Wikiera Biology Mr. Culver calls it as he sees it. Sciences and . . . “Let me tell ya . . . 112 Sciences Roscoe Dickison Into to Science Fundamental Physics Peppino Lynas Fundamentals of Physics PSSC My buddy, Peppy! . . . P.E. Health Mr. Lynas instructs . . . Now conies the complicated part! Alton Davis Lifetime Sports PE 2 Phil King Cont. fr Mod. Theatre PE 2 Team Sports Gymnastics Beach Tuckness PE 1, Health (No picture available) 11EALTH—P.E. 113 Larry Ruby Survey American History 20th Cent. U.S. History Michael Rice, S.J. Geography Sociology lames Sullivan Geography 20th Cent. Western Hs. Eric Rerg Psychology Mr. Rice cooks up a New Deal. Social Studies The Slammer Berg gives his tough guy look. Mr. Kirchoff gets excedrin headache 45. 114 SOCIAL STUDIES Dennis Bullard 20th Cent. W. History U.S. fr State Gov't Social Sciences . . . And that’s all folks. Kit Kuhis IJ.S. Civil War History U.S. Studies I II Kdivard Carlin Psychology Jerome Stark 20th Century Western History SOCIAL SCIENCES U5 English Sandra Wilks English IV AP English 116 FACULTY Goodbye and thanks Mr. Acker—we will miss you! Mr. Michael McWilliams and Mrs. Wilks share the lighter side of a department meeting. Mr. John Henggeler enjoys a chess game. Michael Kelly English III P.E. II John Henggeler English I 6r II Thomas Warrington English III AP English III Rev. Richard Comboy, s. . English I Gregg Grovenburg. S.J. English I fr 11 Mr. Grovenburg. S.J. asks for the response of the students in his english class. Mr. Ilenggeler puts the finishing touches on a rough draft for Dan Hogan. Fr. Comboy, S.J. and Mrs. Wilks discuss procedures for classes. FACULTY 117 Mr. Ramsey readies his files. Donald Ramsey Into to Speech Public Speaking Murk Bubalo P.E. Journalism 1 fr II Patrick McDermott Accounting I fr II Business Law William Deacon Librarian Diane Bentz Asst. Librarian Helen Williams Typing 118 FACULTY Mr. Matt Ashley. S.f. a chemical reaction for frosh on-lookers. Matthew Ashley. S.J. Practice-teacher Chemistry John Vowells, S.f. Practice-teacher English Chapter Six “Community” QUARRY 120 CLASS DIVISION IZl NOISlAia SSV70 122 FRESH MEN T. .. Joe Biner, Brian. John, and Matt take a ride on the wild side. Dan Alderman Scott Allen llrian Amick Darrin Andersen fim Andrews Matt Armstrong Scott Atwell Hob Aubin Andy Axtell Chris Baranczuk Kent Barthol Bat Baxter George Begnaud Steve Besscnbachcr David Blackwell Jaime Boedeker Ben Bowman Bill Brady Mike Brandt Rudy Bremen Chris Brennan leff Bressette Robert Brice Jeremy Brockmann James Brosnahan Chris Brown Jim Caccamo John Campbell William Coe Sean Connelly Malachy Connor Sean Crawford Jeff Crowe Mark Curry This year when we, “The Frosh” came to Rockhurst we were the lowest creatures on earth. As we progressed here at Rockhurst certain events were planned to help us adjust. The first of these events was when we received our Big Brother. The seniors did their part in initiating us to the school. Our next event was the Float. We all had great fun on the Float and it is a memory we will never forget. The most important time here was our Freshman Retreat. It was a religious experience that helped us to understand who we are. We again thank the Seniors for helping us through this time. The 83-84 school year we will be able to rise up and function as Sophomores. Men at Work: “Business as Usual Mount, Connor, and Miller admire the “Windex Shine” FRESH M EN 123 Tim Cus ;n Jim Daniels Chris Davy John Davis Mail Davis Peter Davis Brian Didivr Brian Dierks Chris Dierks Tim Dierks Brian Donnellan Mike Donnelly “We’ve got 4 years to practice and eat right.” Rob Harrington and Tim Cussen on the fast break. Freshman at Homecoming dance Matt Mancini and his date Scott Fox Bill Frit .len Mike George Mike Dugan Eric Effertz Chris Egli Dan Flash fumic Elmore Ted Fitzgerald Paul Gerling Ken Goth Jeff Gouldie David Cray lohn Gray Tim Gregory 124 FRESH M EN Peter Gromowsky Jeff Hamilton Chris Handzlik Mark Holmes discovers that the universe is expanding. Robert Kamm Tim Kelley Phil Kennedy Chris Klausner [ohn Knox Rick Knubley Mike Koenig Pat Koetting Rill Koppers fim Kottoryz Chris Lewellen Pat Looney Bryan Lord Tino Lucente Eddie Lulo Matt Mancini Salim Mansour Matt Marlotte Chris Hankel Brad Hanna Rob Harrington Bill Heilman Paul Hembree Martin Henn (Fred Heiman. picture unavailable) fim Heibl Tony Hodes Danny Hogan Mark Holmes Bill Hudson Pat Huerter Mark Hum mall luson fohanning Micheal lohnson No Hilary, no one has died of Rockhurst lunch food.YET! FRESHMAN 125 Sophomore class invaded by freshmen. Gouldie wonders. “What a class!” Pat Marsh Kevin Marx Charlie McBride lohn McCormack Warren McDonald Kevin McLiney Steve McPhilliamy Gerard Meiners John Meyer Marcus Miceli Jimi Miller Pat Miller Shannon Moore Chris Morrison Jim Mosqueda Miceli, Rogers, and Brennan work on the float Atwell and his date on the dance floor. 126 FRESHMEN Brody and Mainers enjoy Freshmen Fathers night activities. Phil Mount Chris Muchlbcrger Lee Muensch joe Nuberhaus Monte Nosh liol) Nash Grog Neubuuor Andy Nill Mike O’lirien Mark Ox er ohn Palmer Brian Pendland Grog Perkins Soon Phelan Chris Pirotte Kurt Plumer Fr. Willie Becker looking for an unwary freshmen. Scott Quinn loe Ramsey Venu Reddy John Redmond Bob Riccardi Larry Ricci Rill Rieke Don Rogers Bob Rogowski Charlie Rosenthal Tony Rosnur Bryan Ruby Peter Ryan Eric Saggars Monish Sompat lim Schaaf Ion Schmidt Steve Schneck Kyle Schudy Scott Schudy fim Schwarz Scott Selig John Sergo Gino Serra Put and Rob, two-of-a-kind. Greg meditates on the ultimate question. Mike George asks, “Tennis anyone?” 128 FRES1IMEN Sean Shanahan Don Sharp Jim Sheedy Hilary Simien foe Simon Lawrence Simpelo Ryan Solien Mutt Spachman Pat Sprehe T.J. Sleek David Stoltz Chris Sulzer Kurt Sundecn Chris Thompson Todd Tobin Tony Totta Ben Bowman opens the door to another day John Troup Kevin Verhulst Ken Walker Mike Walrod Mike Walsh Steve Waiters David Wearing Brian Wenner Jeff Went] Joe Whalen Tim Whalen David P. White David W. White Kevin Whittuker Mike Wickey Todd Wilber lohn Wilcox Phil Wilhauk Rich Wilson Brian Wolf Paul Wood Jay Wright Ken Zaremski Jerry Zelko Brian Dierks ignores the presence of Steve Walters FRESHMEN 129 Tim. Sean, and Ted the ”real men” on campus The culprits responsible for the freshmen section of Quarry with guest Riccardi. Martin Henn: Center of attention. 130 FRESHMEN Jeff Hamilton and his date ... an item at the Homecoming dance. The lliebls at Father-Son night enjoy the tacos. Riccurdi, who are you trying to impress? Kevin—“The Thinker FRESHMEN 131 ■'AUL AbKAM H t I tK ANGLtS JUE BARLOO ' JOHN BE I L JOE BESTGEN JOHN BLACKEI 5COTT BROUILLETTE PETER BROWNE C0NI 'MIKE BURGER JIM CALDERON DON CIANi :OMPTON PHIL COOKE TOM COOPER TIM i :hris COUGHLIN MIKE COULTER MATT Cl 11KE DALE ANTHONY DE ANGLEO VINCE I )ORRIAN MIKE E ERTZ KURT EWE OCONDO CHRIS : L U I S GUMUCIO OBI AS HELLMUlTT'JUHN IOLLAND MIKE HOLMES RI CHARD HOLZER SCOTT HUSE SCOTT HYMER EDDIE JARV JIM KANATZAR DAN KELLER TOM KELLE lETTING JOHN KOZAL JOHN KRAMPS JEF .VID LOMBARDO BILL LONERGAN VINCEN HARLES MARKOWITZ BILL MASON JIM M, iACK PAT Me KISSICK MARK McLEAR MIK G EARP JOE E! FISCH MIKE D NICK GRIFF RI S DAV ID HAi HENSEL CHRIS I 11 LLARD JOHN N l M I KE OHMES C LAS BRI AN PON RAMSEY DAN RE ROOTES JOSEPH HNEIDERS DAVID AUL MORRIS J LOU I S PAPPAi RT POPPER MI AN REKER JOHI ROSS CHklS ROTH WALI SCHWARZ MARK SEE M, ANT BRI AN SOHE R TOM SPENCER DAV I D TIM SULLIVAN TIM SWENSON ANTHONY ' GORDON THORN CHRISTOPHER VAN ARSD; GERALD VANDERVORT DAVID VENEZIA H, NTHONY WOOLEN PAUL ABRAM PETER ANi AN BARRY CHRIS BAST IAN MARK BEAUCE MATT BLAKE MIKE BONO SCOTT BRITTIN BUCHANAN ROBERT BUKATY ROBERT BULV USO DAN CLUNE RICHARD COFER JOHN C INGER PETER CORCORAN TONY CORDES ( GREG CUNNEEN MIKE CURRY JOE D'ALE ORENZO JACK DIMER PAT DONNELLY MIC DS STEVE EFFERTZ ST ER CHARLES FRITTS P EN GRIFFITH JOHN GR ON MATT HAVEY JOHN S TIM HOLLAND BRYAN HOLLAND RALPH RY HUERTER STEVE HUFF ANDY HUNGERf EN JONES RICHARD JORDAN JOE JURDEN N KENNALEY ED KERR JOHN KING JIM l AUS KYLE KRYGER DAVE LEWIS JEFF L( NG GREG LUNCEFORD JEFF MAHER CHRI$ AN DAVID MAYER MIKE McCLURE STEVE DCALF MATT MERZ PAT MIDDENDORF JIN MURASKI ROSS NIGRO N MIKE PISTONE TONY RK CHRIS RALSTON PAl jLES BRIAN ROLL I TIM OY JOHN RUPARD MICHAEL RYAN TODD S SERRA CHRISTOPHER SHORE PETER SIE RKE CHRIS STEGALL JOHN SULLIVAN TI NT I NO DAN I EL TEAHAN THOMAS THOMAS KEVIN VAN HAAREN MARK VAN KEIRSBIL VERGARA CRAIG WALTER PAUL WHITAKER JEFF MAYER JOE BI NFR PFTFR HOI I AN Paul Abram Peter Angles Joe liarloon Sean Harry Chris Bastion Mark Beauchamp lohn Beil Joe Bestgen lohn Blackerby Matt Blake Mike Bono Scott Brittinghum Scott Brouillelte Pete Browne Connor Buchanan Robert Bukaly Robert Hulyur Mike Burger Jim Calderon Don Cianciaruso 132 SOPHOMORKS Peter Browne leads the search for his crawling hamburger. Brian Cushon Mike Dale Joe D'Alesio Tony DeAngelo Jack Diemer Chris Coughlin Mike Coulter Matt Craig Greg Cunneen Mike Curry Dan Clune Richard Cofer John Collins Kurt Colville Dan Compton Phil Cooke Tom Cooper Tim Coppinger Peter Corcoran Tony Cordes David Venezia . . . What ARE you thinking about? Unofficial advertising in the yearbook is illegal SOPHOMORES 133 Vince OiLorenzo Pat Donnelly Michael Dorrian Michael Hakes Doug Harp loe Hdmonds Steve Hffertz Sieve Hhrnmun Mike Ertz Kurt Hivert Craig Fisch Mike Foster Greg Fritts Patrick Giblin Chris Giocondo Chris Greenwood Nick Griffin Ken Griffith fohn Gromowsky Randy Gross l.uis Gumucio Rhody Harris David Harrison Matt Havey John Heiman Kevin Heiman Tobias Hellmuth Jack Hensel Chris Hodes Bryan Holland Steve Holland Tim Holland Mike Holmtx Rick Holzer John Hopfinger Jerry Huerter Steve Huff Andy Hungerford Scott Hose Scott Hymer Eddie Jarvis Ben Jones Rick Jordan Joe Jurden Jim Kanatzar Dan Keller Tom Kelley Tcorun tries learning by osmosis. 134 SOPIIOMORES Chris Roth, Kurt Colville, and David Ong are caught trying to bribe Mr. McEniry. lack Diemer poses for the yearbook. SOPIlOMORES 135 Dan Kennaley Edward Kerr John King Jim Koetling John Kozal Steve Kosikawski . . . and. I'll feetl him and I'll clean hisfcage. and I'll keep . . . John Kramps Jeff Kraus Kyle Kryger Dave Lewis Jeff Loeffelholz Dave Lombardo Bill Lonergan The sophomores (Mike Ertz in background) listen intently to the day's lesson. 136 SOPH OMORES Scott Hughes and Chris Bastion become pool sharks on the weekend. Vince Long Creg Lunceford leff Maher Chris Mann Charles Markowitz Hill Masson Jim Massman David Mayer Mike McClure Isn't Mark Beauchamp the bashful one? Chris Giocondo guards his turf. Sieve McCormack Pat McCissick Mark McClear Mike Medcalf Matt Merz Pat Middendorf lim Millard lohn Moffitt Paul Morris SOPHOMORES 137 ✓ lim Mull ay Robert Bukaty can’t believe. “Look mu. I'm in the yearbook. Put Muraski Floss Nigro Mike Ohmes Dave Ong Louis Pappa demos Keith Pearson Mike Pistone Tony Plus Brian Ponzer Hob Popper Brian Quirk Chris llalston Pat Ramsey Dan Rvinljes 138 SOPH OM ORES lirian Holland and Vince Long accompanied by dates at Homecoming Dance. Tim Swenson Anthony Tarantino Dan Teahan Tom Thomas Gordon Thorn Chris VanArsdale lorry Vandervort “How can this be?” David Mayer in smilin’ form. Kevin VanHaaren Mark VanKiersl ilck David Venezia Hans Vergara Craig Walters Paul Whitaker Tony Woollen motimiiuuyuiui SOPHOMORES 141 Abbott. Brad Allen. Tim Angles. Paul Andrews. Hugh Baehr, foe Baker, lack Barry. David Beuven, Daug Beck. Grant Be fort. Tim Belt. Stephen Berets. Eric GOING IN STYLE: Oddo. Mayer, Riggs, and Yancey Bieber. Roban Bortnick. David Boyle. Ed Bredson. Barney Bresette. Chris Brown. Jeff Brown. Paul Bruening. Paul Budde. lohn Burchett. Scott Burns. Mutt Cahill. Mike Dan Harkins teaches a new style of dancing. JUNIORS 143 IIEYH! Campbell. David Carroll. Mike t L- 2 Cheney, David Clark. Wayne Clemons. Brad Collins. Peter Concannon. Pat Conforti. Athony Connelly. Frank Cotitta. leff Curran. Mike Currie. Bruce Curry. Brian Dercher. David Devine. Bob Cahill, Sean a 144 JUNIORS Hennessey. Michael Nodes. Chris Hogan. Nick Hogan. Sean Not Pictured: Fisher. Richard Hoag. Jim Didier. Paul Donnellan. Paul Donovan, pm Dougherty. Tim Doyle. Chris Drakulich. Rob Dunlay. Chuck Dunn. Rob Eberle. Chris Elliott. Evan Ellis. Kevin Enk. Bill Fitzgerald. Kan Flaherty. Robert Flanagan. Sean Flores. Gusty Forlenza. Joe Garbeff, Greg Geha. Ken Glozer. Chad Goscha. Jason Graham. Rich Gray. Ben Green. James Griggs. Jim Hanrahan. Pat Harkins. Dan Hart. Matt Houghton. Joe Heeler. Van Heier. Paul Heilman. Jim JUNIORS 145 Basketball, me. Dave Bortnick? Ha!!! Gus Flores, JO” Soccer 146 JUNIORS Hogerty. David Holland, Brenner Holmes, Matt Kaine. Pat Keim, Paul Keitges, Greg Keller, Jeff Klimek, Brian DA-RIGHT- Budde I). Morris + C.C. Guts The Jr. “HOOTER SCOOTER Krause. Zander I.oSala, Phil Kuckleman, Karl G. Flores exchanges greetings. JT. Alias “Party Animal” m The Four Rocketeers Long. Scotl Lynch. Bryan Morchesi. Tim Marietti. Sieve Marlotte, Tony Marx, joe Mayer. Tim McEnroe. JD McGee. Simon McGurren. Mark McKay. Tom McKin .ie. Paul Me ners. George Meyer. Paul Meyers. Bob Montanaro. JJ Moran. Steve Moreano. Phillip Mosqueda. AI Mullen. Tim Murphy. David Murphy. Tom Neville. Tim Newman. Frank Nothnagel. Mark Novosel. Chris O’Connor. Jim fUNLORS 147 Oddo, Jeff Odrowski. Kevin O'Halloran. Pat Ong, Michael O'Toole, Kevin Paolozzi, Jim Parsa. Daren Passarell, Matt Pazell, John Peters, Tyler Petrie, Rob Pfahl. Andrew Pierce, Bill Pierson. Emmett Ramos. Ramon Ratcliff, Lester Reinties. Mark Riani, Gerry Richards. Doug Richart. John Richmond, Rob Riedel. Curtis Riggs. Jim Roberson. Allen Rose, joe Ross. Mike Roult, Charlie Runyun. foe Russell. Rich Scalora. Mike Schaller. Andreas Schmeidcler. Nick Fancy Pants Runyan The Prep Collins The Rock-A-Fire Explosion Band 148 fUNIORS Smith. Kendall Shortino. Vince Shugart. Jim Sigourney, Sieve Simmons. Joe Sinovic. John Schudy. Frank Selph. Stephen Shaughnessy. John Sherman, ferry Smith. iMatl Smith. Ray Sopinski, John SponioJ. Mike Stabler. Jim Stoltz. Dan Sulit. Dan Sullivan. Mike Sullivan. Pat Susan. Bogdan Frank Schudy and classmate study for exam. Swain. Rob Taschler. Joe Taylor. Jim Trox er. Steve Trossen. Ken Tutorino. Joe Voder. Jim Van Keirsblick. Mikt Vergara. Gerard Vincent. Scott Wandless. Tom Warriner. Tobin Wedding. Karl Weidmaier. John West, lack Wilkerson. Kevin Paul Donnellan. Alias DR. STRANGE LOVE The Extracurricular Side of the Class 150 JUNIORS fUNIORS 151 Cheers—Dudes Junior Editor: Jim Taylor Staff: Paul Keim, Pat Koine John Richart, Grant Beck Look Guys—Girls Lester Ray, Stop Complaining Willson. Rob Woltering. Jeff Worth. Mike Wright. John Yancey. Bob Zahorsky, David Cruising In The Bon—V Anybody Else For Face Painting Going Dressed To Kill 152 JUNIORS Seniors 154 SENIORS Class of 1983 Bernard Francis Walsh Second Semester President Byron Jacob Walker Second Semester Vice-President SEN IORS 155 John Joseph Allan Marc Postel Anderson Mike Lowe, Dennis Stanley, and dates aivail refreshment service at homecoming dance. Mr. “Z , Tom Murphy, gets tough and plays for the mis- Pal Swanson backs fim Cosgrove up against the wad. sions. 156 SENJORS Sean Patrick Barton Daniel George Barry SEN ORS 157 David Andrew Bernal Stephen Allen Biritz Christopher F. Biersmith Clifford Henry Booker IV Paul Benedict Bradley Joseph Del Brenneman Dan Huesgan spots an UFO in the cafeteria. 158 SENIORS William Conkling Buckley III David Louis Burke Marc Thomas Cochrane Brennan Joseph Connor SENIORS 159 Patrick Thomas Coppinger Richard Francis Corrigan, Jr. Tom Zahner, Brennan Connor, and Andy Slubbers at party ease. 160 SENIORS Christopher Mark Crank Todd Daniel Crippin John Patrick Daly Timothy Joseph Cunningham Scott Alan Daniel Do something Scott, pleads Tony huh. Outland building body and mind. SENlORS 161 James Edward Davis Thomas Jeffrey Denzel Tom ' .uhner and unidentified sixth queen candidate wave to admirers. Ronald Eugene Drakulich 162 SEN ORS I ' Patrick Andrew Draney Paul Joseph Ehrnman Geogina George and crew in the high performance mobile. Donald Joseph Jeremiah Enna Jeffrey Thomas Enright Blaise Byers Fanning Brian David Farley Jorge Francisco Figuerola Mad art sls—Rob Hense and Jim Sullivan at work. SENIORS 163 Charasmatic Johnny Haggerty brings out the best in people Timothy James Fisher ■« James Alexander Gerard Fitts Gary Lee Foltz Frederick James Freel II Thomas Henry Freeman Wade Joseph Freeman, Jr. Jabin Patrick Funk 164 SE NIORS Tony I.ulo enjoys the easy-going style of retreat. William Edward Gillis Geoffrey Sean Gomerdinger Kj ' MrfITIM | 1 Spillman Anderson Christopher E. Goscha SENIORS 1B5 Patrick Joseph Greenwood John Francis Haggerty Thomas Andrew Grier Samuel Gromowsky III Popular Preppie Joseph Patrick Heshion J. Michael Hoag Herman Joseph Hodes II SENJORS 167 Michael Bernard Hogan fudge one: delicious,” fudge two: I'll try, fudge three: pass. Michael C. Holland Robert Welsh Honan Brian Gregory Hoop Daniel Joseph Huesgen 168 SENIORS Markus Eric Janner David Mitchell Jantsch John William Hungerford a t- David Michael Jolley J. Erik Juergensen Robert E. Juliano Plutuno Potassium. Phillip Verdeen Kancel Joseph Patrick Karl Pal Swanson adds touch at float. Pat Coppinger and Margaret llilboldl 170 SENJORS Joe Barenburg and Paul Barter brewing up some (rouble. Brian Whittaker. Mike Hogan. Timothy Wayne Lanter SENJORS 171 Leo Michael Kelly III Gerald Anthony King John David Lamb Mark Gerard Kueser John Christopher Leeper Robert Michael Leigh Tom Freeman in good style at homecoming reception. Mike. Tracy, and Brent enjoy pre-parade festivities. Peter Norman Legaspi III Michael Patrick Lowe Anthony Alan Lulo J72 SENIORS Riley James Maher Orlando Martinez, Jr. John Thomas Massman, Jr. Darren Michael McCarthy Sh'.N IOHS 173 Gorgina George captures the ogies and awes of all. Tom Zahner sees the full moon. Patrick Coleman McCarthy Mark Stephen McCray Michele Schwenk and escort fumi Outland prepare for Homecoming '82 parade ■--------------------- tat Mark McCaskill McLiney James F. McPhilliamy Thomas McKibben II 174 SENlORS im Cosgrove—down home and fine! The lighter side of senior John Lamb. The trials and tribulations of AP English. SEN ORS 175 Socializing! Matthew Thomas Muehleback IV Michael Patrick Mulloy Michael B. Murphy 176 SENIORS Dig Iim Davis—dedication, brawn, determination. Michael Lee Odrowski Theodore Edmund O’Connor SENIORS 177 Joseph G. V. Ohmes Patrick David Orscheln Mark McLiney gives his dale a big hug. Kenneth Paul Ott James Kendall Outland Senior Spirit! 178 SENIOHS homecoming '82 reception. Michael B. Parsa Donald Leroy Parson, Jr. Michael Henry Pirotte John Francis Powers III SENlORS 179 I80 SENIORS Seniors and Softball! Pat Greenwood and date enjoy upbeat tempo at homecoming dance. Eric M. Schudy SENIORS 181 Paul Michael Santoro Edward Joseph Scanlon, Jr. Eric John Schlitzer Thomas Kevin Schmitt Shore and Company. James Michael Schurig Mark Alexander Scovil Tracy Matthew Shea 182 SENIORS SENIORS 183 Ed Scanlon chauffeurs rowdy seniors at Homecoming. Paul K. Thoma Victorious seniors say goodbye lo another opponent. Herbert A. Vergara 184 SKN ORS Pat tests Cynthia’s dip. Christian Otto Weding Richard Joseph Welsh Joe llodes demonslrutes ihe correct gymnastic style for Mr. King. SENJORS 185 Brian Francis Whittaker Patrick Keith Williams James Patrick Winne Herb Vergara escorts Queen Holly lleimun Father Russ, and Tom dine European style. Mark McCray discuss strategy. Michael Lee Yancey 186 SENIORS Murk Redmond and foe Karl, a classic duo. Eric Francis Michael Zanin Jonathan Charles Zaremski Seniors abroad. Dave fanlsch sings into imaginary microphone. SENlORS 187 was the location of senior Prom on May 6th. The evening consisted of good music, old stories, and good friends. The “201 Band” brought everyone to life as they danced the night away. The after-party was at King Louie West where everyone bowled, ice-skated, played pool and video games. 1R8 PROM Tonight—gather and dine and dance; tomorrow we part. The Grand Ballroom nf tho .Qhoratnn R rival ._V T f i� � ' C ' 0- P ROM 189 190 PROM A Class Occasion — of fond memories and good friends PROM 191 Commencement: Ninteen Hundred and Eighty-Three Master of Ceremony — Robert Jumi Outland relates tales of the past and offers Leigh. advice for the future. Auxiliaryr Bishop The graduates are led in by Junior Class officers with flags and the school crest. Mr. Beach Tuckness receives the ap- 192 COMMKNCEMENT predation of many for 30 fine years Kitzsimons congratulates Davit1 Bailey. Principal . Michael McWilliams congratulates Murk Shelton oil excellence displayed in academics. The sixty-seventh annual commencement exercises of Rockhurst High School were held Sunday, May 15th, at the Music Hall. The class of 1983 entered the hall, 177 strong, to the trumpet solo and piano accompaniment of “Trumpet Voluntary.” Jami Outland, of the senior graduating class, reminisced on the highlights which made up the four years and offered words of encouragement and advice in closing. Fr. John Hunthausen, S.J., president, distributed the diplomas to the seniors with help from Mr. J. Michael McWilliams, principal, and assistant principals, Mr. Edward Carlin and Mr. Stan Herbie. Earlier in the afternoon the Baccalaureate mass was held in Rockhurst’s gymnasium. This mass provided administration, faculty, parents and the graduates an opportunity to give thanks for the many blessings of four years at Rockhurst. COMM KjVCEM KNT 193 Class of 1983 ALLAN, John J.: Class Honors 4; First honors 1,3; Second honors 2; Dramatics 1. ANDERSON. Marc P.: Class Honors 4; First honors 3; Second honors 1,2. ANDERSON. Michael J.: Football 2. AZAR, Frederick A.: First honors 2,3; Second honors 1,4; Tennis 1,2 ,3 ,4 ; District Tennis 3. BAILEY. David W.: Second honors 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2; Cross Country 1,2; Golf 1,2 ,3 ,4 . BANTRUP, Gregory W.: First honors 1; Second honors 2,3. BARENBERG, William J.: Class honors 4. First honors 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 2.3; Prep News 4. BARRY, Daniel G.: First honors 4; Second honors 2,3; Choir 2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; NFL 1,2,3; Prep News 3,4; Rock Collection 2,3,4. BARTER, Paul A.: Class honors 4; First honors 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Choir 1,2; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Lighting Crew 1,2; NFL 1, Pastoral Comm 3; Rock Collection 3. BARTON. Sean P.: Second honors 2,3,4; Chess Club 2,3,4. BERNAL. David A.: Prep News 4. BIERSMITH, Christopher F.: First honors 4; Second honors 1,2,3. BOOKER. Clifford H.: Second honors 2. BROCKHAUS. Jeff L: Golf 2, Track 1. BUCKLEY. William C.: First honors 2; Second honors 2,3,4: Football 1.2. BURKE. David L.: Second honors 1,2,3; Football 1,2. CARMEAN. John C.: Second honors 1,2, 3; Golf 1.2 .3 ; Soccer 1,2,3 ,4 . COPPINGER. Patrick T.: First honors 2,3, 4; Second honors 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4 ; Football 1,2,3 .4 ; Track 1,2,3 ; 2nd Team All-District Football; Bukaty Award—Football 4 (Captain). CORRIGAN. Richard F.: Second honors 2.3; Class Committee 1,3,4; Soccer 1,2 , 3 .4 ; All-District 3,4; All-Regional 4 (Captain). COSGROVE, James C.: First honors 3, Second honors 1.2.3.4; Joe McCormick Award 3; Class President 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Poster Club 4; R Award 3. COWHERD, Thomas E.: First honors 4, Second honors 1,2,3. CRANK. Christopher M.: First honors 1,3, 4; Second honors 1.2.3.4; NFL 1; Prep News 3,4; Co-Editor-in-Chief 4. CRIPPIN, Todd D.: First honors 1,4: Second honors 2,3; National Honor Society 3; National Merit Semi-Finalist 3; Dramatics 1,2,3,4. CUNNINGHAM, Timothy J.: First honors 2, Second honors 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4 ; Track 1,2,3; Scholastic Art Award 4. DANIEL. Scott A.: Class honors 4. First honors 1; Second honors 2,3; QUARRY 4; Computer Club 1,2,3,4. DAVIS, James E.: First honors 4; Second honors 1,2,3; Football 1.2 .3 .4 : All-State 4, All-District 4, All-Metro 3,4; Track 1,2 , 3 . 4 . DENZEL. Thomas J.: Football 2,4 ; Sean Fitzgerald Award. DIERKS, Matthew C.: Class honors 4; First honors 1,3,4: Second honors 2; Basketball (Stats) 2,3 .4 ; Soccer 1. DRAKULICH, Richard J.: Second honors 1.2,3,4; Football 1.2.3 .4 ; Track 2; Wrestling 1. DRAKULICH, Ronald E.: Class honors 1; First honors 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3 .4 ; Wrestling 4 . EHRNMAN, Paul J.: Second honors 3. ENNA. Donald J.: First honors 1.2; Second honors 3.4; Class committee 1.2,3; Soccer 1; Tennis 1.2; Cheerleader 3; Choir 3,4; Dramatics 4: Lighting Crew 2: Pastoral Comm. 1.4; Poster Club 2; Faubian Memorial Scholarship. ENRIGHT. Jeffrey T.: First honors 1,2,3,4; Second honors 1.2,3,4; Football 1,2,3 , 4 . (Captain). FANNING, Blaise B.: Class honors 1,4; First honors 1.2,3,4; Second honors 2,3; National Honor Society 3, National Merit Semi-Finalist 4; Class Committee 3.4: Choir 3,4; Pastoral Comm. 4; Pep Band 3; Rock Collection 4. FARLEY, Brian D.: Second honors 1,2,3; Football 1,2 ,3 .4 ; All-District 4, All-Metro 4, All-State 4, Catholic All-American 4, NHSCAA All-American 4; Track 1,2,3. FIGUEROLA, Jorge F.: Class honors 1; First honors 1,2,4; Second honors 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Rock Collection 4. FISHER. Timothy J.: Second honors 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2; Soccer 3 . FITTS. James A.G.: Second honors 1.2,3,4; Wrestling 3. FOLTZ, Gary L.: First honors 2; Second honors 1,3; Class Committee 2,3; Football 1; Wrestling 2.3. FREEMAN. Tom H.: Second honors 2,3; Football 1,2,3 .4 ; All-District 4, All-Metro 4. All-State 4. 2nd Team All-Big 8, Catholic All-American 4. Americas Outstanding Names Faces 4, Track 1, 2,3 ,4 ; Wrestling 1 ,2 ,3 . FREEMAN. Wade J.: Class honors 4; First honors 1,3,4; Second honors 1,2,3, 4; National Merit Semi-Finalist 3.4; Class Committee 2,3; Football 1,2,3 ,4 ; Track 2, Choir 2,3,4; Pastoral Comm. 4; Quarry 2; Rock Collection 3.4. FUNK, Jabin P.: Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 2; Prep News 2,3. 194 SENIOR SKETCHES GENTILE. Russell J.: Class honors 4; First honors 1, Second honors 2,3; National Honor Society 4; Soccer 1; Chess Club 2,3; NFL 1,2; Poster Club 1,2; Prep News 1,2; QUARRY 1,2,3.4; Rock Collection 4. GEORGE. Troy D.: Wrestling 1. GILLIS. William E.: Class honors 2,4; First honors 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Class Committee 3; Basketball 2; Cross Country 2.3.4 ; Prep News 3.4; Rock Collection 2,3,4; (Co-Editor-in-Chief); Track 4 ; Freshmen Retreat Co-chairman 4. GOMERDINGER. Geoffrey S.: Second honors 3; Class Committee 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3 ; Track 1,2,3. GORDEY. Stephen M.: First honors 4; Second honors 1,2,3. GOSCHA. Christopher E.: Class honors 2, 4; First honors 3; National Honor Society 3; Class Rep. 3; Football 1; Wrestling 2,3; Choir 4, NFL 4, Pastoral Comm. 4. GREENWOOD, Patrick J.: Second honors 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 2.3; Photography Staff 1,2; QUARRY 4. GRIER, Thomas A.: Second honors 2,3,4: Tennis 1 ,2 ,3 ,4 ; District Champion 1, 2,3,4; State 3rd place 3; State 2nd place 4. GROMOWSKY, Samuel: Second honors 2; Track 1; Dramatics 1,2,3.4; Lighting Crew 2; NFL 2,3; Prep News 1. HAGGERTY. John F.: Second honors 3; Football 1,2,3 ,4 ; Track 3. HANNA. Mark D.: Second honors 4; Social Committee 3; Football 1, Tennis 3; Wrestling 3.4. HELLMUTH, Woldemar E.: Pep-Rock Band 1. HENSE. James A.: Second honors 1,2,3,4; Golf 2,3,4; Rock Collection 4. HENSE. Robert W.: First honors 2,3,4; Class Committee 2; Basketball 1,2; Soccer 1,2,3 ,4 ; All-District 4; All-Metro 4. HERR. Timothy M.: Class honors 2.4; First honors 1,2,3; Second honors 2,3; Soccer 2,3; Tennis 1,3; Prep News 1. HESHION, Joseph P.: Football 4. HOAG, J. Michael: First honors 2; Second honors 3,4; Football 1; Wrestling 2, 3 4 ; National Award Scholastic Art 4. MODES, Herman J.: Spirit Committee 1; Soccer 2,3 ,4 ; Wrestling 1 ,2,3 ,4 ; All-District Soccer First Team. HOGAN, Michael B.: Class honors 4; First honors 1,2,3; National Honor Society 4; Soccer 1; QUARRY 4. HOLLAND. Michael C.: Football 1,2,3 . 4 . HONAN. Robert W.: Second honors 1,2,3; Basketball 1.2.3.4 ; Football 1; Golf 2,3, 4 . HUNGERFORD. John W.: Second honors 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1,2,3 ,4 : All-District 3,4; All-State 4; (Captain). JANNER, Markus E.: Second honors 2; Class Committee 2; Prep News 3.4; Rock Collection 3. JANTSCH. David M.: Class Vice-President 2; Stuco Vice-President 3; Stuco Spirit Chairman 4: Cheerleader 4; Pastoral Comm. 3; Pep-Rock Band 1; Prep News 2.3; R Award 1,2. JOHNSON, Johnnie H.: Cross Country; Prep News 3.4. JOHNSON. Mark A.: Second honors 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2 ,3 .4 ; District 3,4; State 3.4. JOLLEY, David M.: Second honors 1,2,3, 4; Football 1.2.3.4 ; Track 1. JUERGENSEN J. Erik: P'irst honors 4; Second honors 2,3,4; Basketball (Stats) 1,2,3 ,4 ; Football (Stats) 2,3 ,4 ; State Debate Champion 3; Choir 1; NFL 1,2, 3.4; Prep News 1; R Award 1. JULIANO. Robert E.: First honors 4; Second honors 2,3; Track 2; Chess Club 2, 3,4. KANCEL. Phillip V.: Wrestling 2. KARL. Joseph P.: Second honors 2,3,4; Faubion Award 3; Class Committee 1.4; Basketball 1,2,3 ,4 ; All-Metro 4. KELLEY, Daniel S.: Prep News 3.4; Rock Collection 2. KELLY. Leo M.: Second honors 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Soccer 1. KIJESER. Mark G.: First honors 2; Second honors 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 2. LANTER, Timothy W.: Second honors 1. 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Dramatics 1. LEEPER, John C.: Second honors 2,3; Class Committee 4; Zahner Award. LEGASPI, Peter N.: Class honors 1,4; First honors 1,2,3.4; Second honors 1,2, 3,4; National Honor Society 4. LEIGH, Robert M.: Class honors 4; First honors 2.3; Second honors 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Student Government President 4; Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Cheerleader 3,4; Choir 4; Poster Club 4; Class Committee 3; McGannon Award 3. LOWE, Michael P.: Football 1,2; Track 1. 2,3 .4 . LULO. Anthony A.: First honors 2,3,4; Second honors 1,3,4; Class Committee 2; Soccer 1. LUNDEFORD, Mark G.: Second honors 1.2.3.4; Soccer 1,2,4 ; Tennis 1,2. MAHER. Riley J.: First honors 2,3; Second honors 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3. MARTINEZ. Marty: Basketball 1,2; Football 1; Dramatics 1,2; Lighting Crew 1; QUARRY 3; Rock Collection 3. MASSMAN, John T.: Soccer 4 . McCARTHY, Darren M.: Class honors 4; First honors 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Cheerleader 4. SENIOR SKETCHES 195 McCARTHY, Patrick C.: Second honors 1,2; Spirit Committee 4; Basketball 1,2; Football 1; Soccer 4 . McCRAY, Mark S.: Football 1,2 3M ; All-State 4, All-District 4, All-Metro 4. McKIBBEN, Thomas M.: Class honors 2, 4; First honors 1,2,3; Second honors 3; National Merit Semi-Finalist 4; Track 1,2,3 ; Chess Club 2,3,4. McLINEY, Mark M.: Second honors 2,3, 4; Football 1; Soccer 2,3 ,4 ; Tennis 1 . 2 .3 .4 ; District Tennis 2,3,4; State Tennis 2,4; Cheerleader 2.3; Prep News 4. Class Committee 2.3. MERKER, Gerard J.: Second honors 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3 ,4 ; Football 1; Track 1; Rock Collection 3. MILLER. Kevin R.: Second honors 2; Student Government. Prep News 4; Football 1. MORAN. Paul C.: Cheerleader 4; Chess Club 2; Choir 3,4; Dramatics 3,4; QUARRY 4; Rock Collection 4. MOUNT, Charles J.: Second honors 3; Class Committee 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1; Cheerleader 4. MUEHLEBACH, Mark E.: Second honors 2; Student Government Secretary 4; Choir 2,3,4; Poster Club 1,2.3.4; QUARRY 2; Rock Collection 4. MUEHLEBACH. Matthew T.: Wrestling 1,2; Photography Staff 3,4; QUARRY 3, 4. MULLOY, Michael P.: First honors 4; Second honors 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1; Track 1. MURASKI, Richard J.: Second honors 2. 4; Art Award 3; Class Vice-President 3. 4; Class Committee 2,3; Soccer 2,3 .4 ; First Team All-District Soccer 4; (Captain); Co-Chairman Freshmen Retreat 4. MURPHY, Michael B.: Second honors 1. 2,4; Class Committee 3; Football 1,2,3 . 4 ; Track 1,2,3 ; Wrestling 1. MURPHY. Thomas E.: Second honors 2, 3; Wrestling 1. ODROWSKI, Michael L.: First honors 2,3, 4; Second honors 1; National Honor Society 3; Class Committee 4; Photography Staff 3,4; Prep News 1.4; QUARRY 4. OHMES, Joseph G.V.: Second honors 1.2, 3,4; Zahner Award 3; Cross Country 1; Track 2; Chess Club 2; Photography Staff 3.4; QUARRY 4; Rock Collection 4. O'BRIEN, Dennis E.: Second honors 3,4. O’BRIEN, Kevin M.: Football 4. O’CONNOR. Theodore E.: Football 1,2, 3 ,4 ; Track 2,3.4 ; Lighting Crew 1,3; Photography Staff 2; QUARRY 2. ORSCHELN, Patrick D.: Second honors 2.3; Cross Country 2; Soccer 3 ,4 ; All-District 4. OUTLAND. James K.: Second honors 1.2. 3.4; Class Vice-President 2,3; Student Government Social Chairman 4; Soccer 1; Class Committee 2,3; Poster Club 2,3, 4; QUARRY 4. PEARCE, Kenneth E.: First honors 1,2,4; National Honor Society 3; Soccer 1,2, 3 .4 . PERKINS. Edward 1.: Second honors 1,2, 3; Football 2,3 ,4 . PHELAN, James T.: Football 4. PIROTTE, Michael H.: Lighting Crew 1; Photography Staff 3; Somputer Club 1, 2. PLEWA, john J.: Class honors 4; First honors 1,2,3; Second honors 1; National Honor Society 3; Football 1; Rock Collection 4. 196 SENIOR SKETCHES POPE. D. Brent: Soccer 2,3 ,4 ; Second Team All-District 4. PRYOR, Paul E.: Class honors 4; First honors 1,2; Second honors 3; National Honor Society 3; Student Government Vice-President 4; Football 1; Track 1; Pastoral Comm. 4; Class Committee 3. REDMOND. Mark W.: Basketball 1,2,3 . 4 ; (Captain); Track 1. REDMOND. Steve E.: Second honors 3,4; Soccer 1,2,3 . REED, David F.: Class honors 3,4; First honors 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3, 4; National Merit Semi-Finalist 4; Cross Country 1,2,3,4 ; Track 1,2,3,4 ; NFL 1. RIEDEL, Shawn M.: Class honors 1.4; First honors 2.3; National Honor Society 3,4; Class Committee 4; Football 1; Track 1; Wrestling 2,3; Dramatics 2,3; Pastoral Comm. 4; Photography Staff 3. ROSOLA, Michael J.: Second honors 1,2, 3,4; Track 1; Prep News 1. SANTORO, Paul M.: First honors 2,3; Second honors 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Class Committee 3; Cross Country 4; NFL 1.2. SCANLON, Edward J.: Football 1,2,3. SCHLITZER, Rick: First honors 3,4; Football 1,3; Wrestling 1 ,2 ,3 ,4 . SCHMITT. Thomas K.: Class honors 4; First honors 1.4; Second honors 1.2.3.4; National Honor Society 3.4; National Merit Semi-Finalist 4; Dramatics 1,3; NFL 1,2. SCHUDY, Eric M.: Class honors 4; Second honors 1,2,3; Photography Staff 1,2, 4; Prep News 3; QUARRY 1,2,4; Rock Collection 4. SCOVIL, Mark A.: Class honors 4; Second honors 1,2,3; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; NFL 3.4. SHEA, Tracy M.: Dramatics 1,2; Photography Staff 1,2,3; Prep News 4. SHELTON, Mark E.: Class honors 1,2,3,4; First honors 1.2; National Honor Society 3,4; National Merit Semi-Finalist 4; Class Committee 3; Basketball (stats) 4; State Champion Extemporaneous Speaking 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; NFL 2,3, 4. SHORE. Scott W.: Second honors 1,2,3,4; Football 2, Soccer 1,3 ,4 ; Rock Collection 3. SPENCE, Mark C.: Second honors 1,2,3, Student Government Spirit Chairman 4; Class Committee 2,4; Football 1,2,4 ; Wrestling 1; Cheerleader 4. SPILIMAN, Erik P.: Soccer 1,2 ,3 .4 ; Wrestling 3. STANLEY, Dennis M.: Cheerleader 4. STARKEY, William S.: Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Prep News 3,4. STUBBERS, Andrew J.: Football 1, Prep News 4, Four Year Perfect Attendance. SULLIVAN. James C.: Class honors 4, First honors 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Golf 1 . 2 .3 .4 ; Soccer 1. SULZER. Stephen M.: Second honors 1,3; Cross Country 1; Track 1. SWANSON, Patrick J.: Football 1,2,4 ; Track 1; Wrestling 1, Scholastic Art Award 4. SWEENEY, Thomas P.: Football 1,2; Track 1,2. THOMA, Paul K.: First honors 2; Second honors 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1; Wrestling 3. VERGARA, Herbert A.: Second honors 1, 2,3,4; Class President 2; Wrestling 1,2; Choir 3,4; Dramatics 3,4; Rock Collection 2,3. VINES. James C.: First honors 1,2; Second honors 3,4; Track 1,2. WALKER, Byron J.: Second honors 2,3,4; Class Vice-President 4; Class Committee 4; Football 3; Track 1,2 .3 .4 ; QUARRY 4. WALSH. Bernard F.: Second honors 2,3,4; Class President 4; NFL 1,2,3.4; Pastoral Comm. 3,4; Poster Club 1; Prep News 1; QUARRY 4; Class Committee 4; R Award 4; Kloster Award 4. WEBB, Marvin L.: Second honors 1,2,3,4; Class Comm 2.4; Track 1,2,3 .4 ; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4. WEDING, Christian O.: Track 2; Wres- tling 2,3,4 ; Chess Club 2. WELSH, Richard J.: First honors 1; Second honors 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3 .4 ; Track 1,2,3. WERNER, Mark A.: Second honors 1,4; Basketball 2,3 .4 ; Lighting Crew 1; Dramatics 2. WHITTAKER. Brian F.: Second honors 1, 2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Pastoral Comm. 2; Pep-Rock Band 1,2; Photography Staff 2; QUARRY 1,2; R Award 1. WILLIAMS, Patrick K.: First honors 3,4; Second honors 1,2,3; National Honor Society 4; Class Vice-President 1; Football 1,2,4 ; Track 2,3; Wrestling 1; Chess Club 1,2; Photography Staff 1,2,3, 4; Prep News 1; QUARRY 1,2,3,4. WINNE, James P.: Second honors 2,3; Basketball 1,2; Soccer 1,2,3 .4 ; Second Team All-District 4; Track 1,2,3 . YANCEY, Michael L.: Basketball 1.2. YOUNGBLOOD, Matthew J.: First honors 3.4; Second honors 1.2; National Honor Society 4; Basketball 1; Football 1; QUARRY 4. ZAHNER, Thomas E.: Second honors 1,2, 4; Cross Country 2,3; Track 2; QUARRY 4; Spirit Committee 4; Class Committee 2,3,4. ZANIN, Eric F.: Class honors 4; First honors 1,2,3; Class Committee 4; Tennis 3; Wrestling 1; QUARRY 4; Choir 4. ZAREMSKI, Jonathan C.: First honors 4; Second honors 1,2,3; Cheerleader 4; Pep-Rock Band 1. SENIOR SKETCHES 197 ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS NIGHT R AWARDS SENIORS JUNIORS Chris M. Crank Edward M. Boyle Blaise B. Fanning David M. Cheney William Gillis Karl W. Kuckelman R. J. Muraski Joseph C. Taschler James K. Outland Jeffrey P. Putthoff Shawn M. Riedel FRESHMAN Eric M. Schudy Mark E. Shelton Joseph Ramsey Bernard F. Walsh Thomas E. Zahner 198 AW ARDS ASSEMBLY Starkey S' ScoviJ reap in the praise. Rob Leigh presents the Drape [ournalism Scholarship to Chris Crank. Students who have excelled in academics or non-athletic extracurricular were honored at Awards Night, May 4th at the high school. Following the invocation delivered by Rev. John Hunthausen, S.J., a musical program was presented by the Rockhurst High School—Notre Dame Mixed Ensemble. Students were also honored with awards ranging from participation in clubs such as the Drama Club, Bicycle Club to work on publications such as the Rock Collection and the Quarry and special scholarships, “R” Awards and Attendance awards. “R” awards are presented to a student as a recognition of outstanding extra-curricular achievement and service to the school. Students who receive “R” Awards must first be nominated by two faculty members. Then a vote of the entire faculty and staff is taken and those nominees with at least 20 votes are named “R” Award recipients. ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Marie and Henry Zahner Memorial Scholarship Michael S. Leeper Patrick Muraski Rollo Lindsey Faubion Sr. Memorial Scholarship Chris G. Bresette Sean Phelan Sean S. Fitzqerald Memorial Scholarship Thomas 0. Denzel Stephen M. McGannon Memorial Scholarship Karl W. Kuckelman Joe McCormick Scholarship Joseph C. Taschler CARL KLOSTER. S.J. AWARD Bernard F. Walsh AWARDS ASSEMBLY 199 The 1983 QUARRY was prepared by students of the QUARRY staff, Rockhurst High School. A yearbook should be able to capture the imagination, interests, and memories of the students and school it represents. So, too, this annual can be seen as a record of this particular year, 1983, for the alumni of past years and the young of today, who hope to make Rockhurst High School a part of them. It is the Rockhurst tradition of excellence in all things, which we carry on for past graduates and generations, and the future generations who will join us. The theme of, “Another Chapter of the Rock: WE ARE ONE” has been maintained throughout this yearbook. It is this singleness of purpose in academics, sports, and even more, our Christian Faith, which will bring forth life long friendships which have begun while here at Rockhurst. Thanks to the faculty, yearbook staff, and students who have made this yearbook possible. 200 KDITOR'S PAGE QUARRY 1983 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Jeff Putthoff SPORTS EDITOR: Pat Williams THEME EDITOR: John Lamb FRESHMEN SECTION EDITOR: Scott Schudy SOPHOMORE SECTION EDITOR: Rich Cofer JUNIOR SECTION EDITOR: Jim Taylor SENIOR SECTION EDITOR: Russ Gentile ORGANIZATIONS EDITOR: Tom Zahner ACTIVITIES EDITOR: Eric Zanin STAFF James Elmore Pat Greenwood Pat Kaine Paul Keim Paul Moran Joe Ohmes Brian Pendland Sean Phelan Jami Outland Manish Sampat Matt Youngblood • PHOTOGRAPHERS Matt Armstrong Steve Huff Mike McClure Matt Muehlebach Mike Odrowski John Richart Loren Simpelo 204 THEME 206 THEME ! I! “I am a part of all that I have met; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” Alfred, Lord Tennyson II I i. V 208 THEME