Saint Alphonsus High School - Arrow Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Mr. Robert Hudy attended St. Andrew High School and went on to W.S.U. where he received his B.S. in Health and Physical Education. He then taught at Mount Carmel High School in Wyandotte. There he taught English. Science. History. Phys. Ed. end Mass Communication. During this time he married and involved himself in outdoor sports such as backpacking. He looks forward to trying his hand at mountain climbing and hang gliding. Mr. Hudy’s goals for his career at St. Alphonsus are to help upgrade the Physical Education Department through non- competitive activity and to introduce boys’ Volleyball and Co-ed tennis. With all the good things happening at St. Alphonsus. Mr. Hudy should be here for a long time. E. - Mrs. Rosemary Maynard spent her school years in San Benito. Texas. From there she came to the Detroit area and began commuting to Wayne State Univer- sity. In between schooling, she found herself busy raising three sons and a daughter. But fate had a hand in things, and her stretch of motherhood served to enrich the final outcome of her career. She decid- ed to continue her education at Mercy Col- lege. majoring in Home Economics Educa- tion with Social Studies as a minor. When asked her opinion of St. Alphonsus. Mrs. “Maynard replied, It's nice to be your own department head—and the whole department! Here at St. Alphonsus. Mr. Maci is one of the best comedians, but also one of the best English teachers. He graduated from H.F.C.C. and Central Michigan University with an Associate of Arts and a B.S. in Education. He enjoys teaching and wants to present learning in a fun and highly scholastic style. Sports such as canoeing and camping keep him in shape. He also coaches a pee-wee hockey team. While in the Army, Mr. Maci was a teletype operator and received a citation for setting up communications between Managuan and Nicaraguan people during their infamous earthquake. 15

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Being a librarian has always been Mrs. Sylvia Kumor’s life desire. She attended Wayne State University, married three years after graduation, and went back to school for her Master’s in Library Science after having her last child. In March of 1370 she received her degree. This is Mrs. Kumor’s ninth year here at St. Alphonsus, during which she gave her time first to the grade schoolers, and now to the high school students. At this point, Mrs. Kumor has no intentions of leaving this school, but plans to continue her dedication to the St. Al’s students. Sister Norite Marie is a great asset to the operation of Saint Alphonsus High School. She takes attendance of the school daily, along with helping Mrs. Maguire and Sister Marie Arthur in the office. The school and students greatly appreciate her dedicated work. Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett attended Regina High School in Cleveland. Ohio, and went on to St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame. In- diana. where she studied English Literature and Education. There she met her husband and came with him to the Detroit area. She then began teaching at St. Alphonsus, and attended night school at Oakland Univer- sity to earn her Master’s Degree in Reading Education. Mrs. Barrett has seen the English Department branch out into many areas stressing basic English skills as well as sound literary background. Mrs. Barrett will begin raising a family soon, and she would like to tutor Reading in the future. 14

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Mr. Donald Dixon grew up in Dearborn and attended Edsel Ford High School. He went on to the University of Michigan where he graduated with majors in History and English. He has always been interested in literature, especially poetry, because he sees the beautiful way that people can ex- press themselves and let their feelings be known. When not working. Mr. Dixon enjoys the pleasures that music can bring, and the adventures of camping. His interests are revealed through the various jobs he has held. Aside from working as a page in a library and a camp counselor, he put himself through college by playing guitar. Ms. Carolyn Nord was born on Detroit's west side but her high school days were spent at the Felician Academy. She receiv- ed her BA at Madonna College, where she majored in English and minored in both Theology History. Ms. Nord has taught grades one through eight and also adult education programs. This is the first time in the history of Ms. Nord's career that she has taught in a high school. Miss Nord came to St. Alphonsus because she felt the student body cared about their education, and had heard of the dances, plays, music and sports. Mr. Thomas Rashid graduated from Eastern Michigan University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a major in History and a minor in Physical Education. He first came to work here at St. Alphonsus as a trainer on the coaching staff. Last year he accepted the position of Athletic Director, an extensive job that he is well trained for. He hopes to see more enthusiasm toward athletics by players and spec- tators alike. In Mr. Rashid’s eyes, being part of St. Alphonsus can be a fun and en- joyable experience, and he feels gratified to be back at his old high school. 16