Serra High School - Juniper Yearbook (McKeesport, PA)

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TABLE 0F CDN TEN TS 25TH CLUBS ANNIVERSARY Page 85 Page 4 SENIORS SPORTS Page 17 Page 103 YEARS FACULTY ACTIVITIES Page 41 -I U Page 144 1 9 6 1 fl 9 8 6 UN DERCLASSMEN ADS Page 56 Page 199

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298291604 UO an naman nuns: Inu n-11 -I-I-1 K lil n behalf of the entire Serra Comm unity, we would like to dedicate this 1986 edition of the Serra Juniper in Father Kieran Monahan 's honor This year-'s Jumper staff put a lot of t1me and effort Into this edition, not unlike the time and effort Father put into Serra. Although his years of work were much more productive than ours, we hope our final product can be credited as a representation of that work. Also, that it can be appreciated in the same sense as his years of dedication and experience. For example, when Fa ther arrived at Serra, there was no band nor chorus as we know it today, and no Fall Festivals. The Mother's Club was created to end this predicament. This club organized the Fall Festivals which in turn raised money to buy the instruments and uniforms for the re-estab- lished band. The chorus was soon to follow. Father saw the potential of the Serra ladies through the organization of the girls' basketball program and the enrichment of the already estab- lished softball program. Also, during his term as headmaster, he initiated the annual celebration of the Mother-Daughter Tea for the senior girls. As Serra entered the modern world, Father opened the minds of Serra students with the installation of the computer room., Furthermore, with the realization of the high cost of a Catholic education, he organized the Eagle Club, whose prime function is to raise money for tuition assistance. And lastly, since Father's first year as Headmaster here at Serra, enroll- menthas increased by 3076, a statistic that speaks for itself These achievements are jut a few things that stand out in the midst of many of Father Kieran 's accomplishments. We hope that his memories are fondly upheld in this 25th anniversary edition of the Juniper. 2 25th Anniversary

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HNNIVERSHRY EELEBRHTIIQN l i ' . , ' f,',f is ' 1. 'AQ ,, ,i f 2 ' ' V L,,, I 2, r - l w ill t - l ,, -- f- I f 1 i- ,f fr l liss l i, , . A V, ,K ,A VV,,. . , A,,. .r H H' ittilt l f i 5 2 littst rife? x l - ,,,, I V Y.- J i safe ,,'f ' A 2 f ' T' B .J H- It v Iv 4:-1. - - if I i Main celebrants Fr. Kieran Fr. Luke Bisho McDowell Fr. Alexis, Fr. 7 I ! Simeon Sister Clare and Sister Marie, Dean of Studies, enjoy the festivities. Faculty members Mr. Rozanski and Mr. Cleary with his wife. 4 25th Anniversary - u 2 ra 's twenty-fifth anni- versary was a year long event, a very special part of the celebration took place on April 26, 1986. St. Mary Czestochowa Church was the site for the Mass that started the festivi- ties, and, who better to head the regalement, than the people re- sponsible for initiating and continuing what is Serra. The main celebrant was Bishop John B. McDowell. He was as- sisted by Rev. Hugh Lang, Su- perintendent of Schools, Rev. Kieran Monahan, 0.F.M., cur- rent headmaster, Monsignor Leon Darlzowski, host pastor, Rev. Luke Ciampi, first head- master of Serra, Rev. Alexis Anaia, 0.F.M., and Rev. Sime- on Distefano, 0.F,M., also a former headmaster. The choir, composed of Serra students, was coordinated by Sister Mary Bernard Novack, assisted by Rev. Michael Bercilc. With the religious part of the celebration over, the festivities moved to the Monroeville Howard Johnson 's. The eve- ning's program included cock- tails, remarks from the current and former headmasters, din- ner, dancing, and a toast by D. Thomas Mistick, the first grad- uating class president 09651. The evening concluded with a slide presentation prepared by Ms. Sharon Navoney, director of Development at Serra. The event was attended by Serra faculty members, Alum- ni, and current Serra students and parents. It was enjoyable evening for everyone. lthough celebrating Ser-