Springfield Catholic High School - Irish Reflector Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1981 volume:

c 7v i1...,..,.,.,,;.gw; fa - lift iha, thing to do! It is very important to try and get everyonels feelings and attitudes into one word or phrase that reflects a school year. Our staff felt that there was a special feeling going around our school. C hoosing a yearbook theme is not an easy We began selecting our theme by putting words together that reflected our school. The phrase llOpening New Doorsll was well liked, but everyone knew that there was more to it than that. The staff felt that spirit from Irish Pride should also be added. After juggling the works around a little, ltKeys of Spirit Open New Doorst was decided as our theme. Hopefully this will reflect the feelings and attitudes everyone has had during the year. With lots of changes, all for the better, our school couldnlt help but improve. A few new additions were a band to play at games, all the classes in one building, and a little weekend spirit. Also, a new library, a solid and improving sports program, plus an increase in enrollment, tthanks to the freshman classl. All of these changes were our indication that keys of spirit Grish Pridel were opening new doors and that our school was once again on top, spiritually and academically. Keys of Spirit Open New Doors This Issue Our Keys 2 The most important people of our school are featured in this section. Our keys include God and the Administration. Activities 6 All the good times we remember most about high school are in this'section. The keys to having such an excellent year are a lot of fun times. Athletics 24 It is an up and down year for sports. With another winning football team, a boyst basketball team just waiting for a hot streak, girls, basketball with ample potential, and again, sending many to State track. Academics 46 Sister Raynald does an excellent job adding courses and rearranging classes so just a few are in the freshman building, holding down heating costs and improving the curriculum. People KW 88 An increase in enrollment is the first in several years. SCHS is small enough for one to know everybody, but growing to meet needs; -. . . -.. - u mu. way. gn-n-mv-wiwi ;--K Q5 Lower left During Catholic Schoolhs week, Bishop Bernard Law, pastors and associates from Springfield Catholic Churches conceIebrate Mass on February 6 in . thanksgiving for the American hostagesh safe return : A from Iran. Top center This symbol of our Christian F aith is our key to life. The crucifix is located in St. Agnes Cathedral. Top right All: Mike Kern and band members, Erik VanRhein. Linda MacDougaII, and Michelle Giboney, accompany the chorus at Iiturgl'es. Bottom right Junior girIs participate in many school Alasses during the year, one of which was held in the gym. .w. .mm - nmum-s-nu-mevp-q Administration Is Our Key In the beginning. God made Springfield Catholic. With the help of Bishop Law and the rest of the administration, God had a special purpose in mind: to be part of ttthe educational and spiritual ministry of the Catholic Church and sharing in the purpose of all ministries in the church, to further the work, truth, and presence of Christ in the world? as stated in the SCHS student handbook. Springfield Catholic High School has had it,s ups and downs in the past few years, but through all that, the Bishop, the administration, priests and parents have believed in what SCHS has stood for. Being the best spiritually and academically, has been an important goal that they have been trying to achieve over the years. Sister Raynald feels like the biggest change in the two years she has been at SCHS is in the spirit of cooperation. ttThe students have been so much more cooperative this year; it makes everything more pleasurable around schoolf she commented. The care that the administration has taken in our school has been our key to opening new doors to the future. ggijr$RTEM$ th Top middle Suffer little children come unto meW Luke 18:16 Bishop Bernard Law is the pastor of the SprinngeId-Cape Girardeau diocese. Top right Superintendent of Schools, Fr. Edward Eftink has an excellent background and experience to guide our diocesan schools. Bottom middle President William Kliethermes conducts the S ringfield Catholic School Board on the second Thurs ay of every month. Bottom left Home and School Organization works to better SCHS through meetings and activities which improve communication between parents and faculty. Bottom right Sister Mary RaynaId B10mer, S.S.N.D., posts the announcements for the day. Under her leadership SCHS has grown and improved. rizmmm 33135; A -u N . , mmumrmtmg: i ...::...i.,.. A... ...;s.;;-...L;;J.lliiiv3. , reunion ' Irto start f; National Honor L members this i ii; :Februaryillllthiree stu'd-Veivpps-mfriorhv SCHS held 3' Ha pmduction- for a HomeiiandSchoqifmegting.w new ideas ..-. NV. 1 Wm ,r ...,A.1.u..v.: ,. V. .. .,...5a., m- . . ... nu .... .L 1. : I 1..1! . y . . ., . u . 1. . . H..., , . . . . . . . . , . ,!!!11 111.. .r- 1.51!. 13...! .1!!! ,. 1 1.11131111: 1!!!! s! . .31 11...!!! i: -. . !.w ..;!I..1i-.1!.!i!!!!1t7!!!!r!ll.'L x . .0 .4 wwmwunugg Top left Jammin' out to the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Mike Bettlach sings along. Top center Topsiders, loafers and tennis shoes were well worn and popular. Styles seemed to move more towards conservatism. Far right Long hair for men was no longer the craze. Short and blunt cuts were the trend as seen here on Ronny Micheal, Steve Berbericlu, and Ed Rippee. Right Deciding what to do next, Tricia Taylor, Trish HeaIey and Anne Berberich meet at McDonald's parking lot. Parking lots and fast food places were common ground for gathering. Springfield Rocks t0. - lHome GrowniBand their weekends. Let,s face it, life really began at 3:15 Friday after- noon. But the weekend of December 6 was extra special . . . The Ozark Mountain DatedeViIs came to Hammons Student Center at SMSU for a reunion concert. Attitudes fluctuated among the listeners of the home grown band. The band didn't sound as well as I expected, and they played too long, grumbled Zave,IKeith.. But Mike Bettlach disagreed? Stating, tilt was a good concert but for a hometown band they didtft play long enough? , Movies and 'food were also regular ' attractions. iiMeet yai at McDonald's in five minutesfi was often shouted between cars as people pulled out of the movie parkingflots. After games, groups headed toward Pizza Inn on Camp- bell. We also visitedleach other,s houses and fixed cookies, com- mented Sharon Bramer.- And ate bean dip, Molly Gimson added. Fashions changed this year. Blue jeans were still in , but the tag or; the back pocket meant more than the fit. The tipreppy and iipunk looks were even evident with the restrictiOns of the school dress code. Topsiders and Nike shoes were a must, while blazers and Alligator or Izod shirts were seen everywhere in bright pastel colors; Hairstyles were more creative, the styles from the East finally. reached Springfield. Since the movie 10 , French braids were a challenge for s those wanting to keep up with the latest trends. Short and blunt haircuts were popular among the guys. .3? 12 ttCheck . . . Checkmate? Actively participating in outside activities was the main objective for three organizations at SCHS. The Speech Team, sponsored by Ms. Jan Tucker, and the Spanish Club, sponsored by Mrs. Cheryl Catron, were the two returning clubs, while the Chess Club was a new organiza- tion formed by the efforts of Mr. Don Meirick. Mr. Meirick decided there were enough interested students willing to play chess, even though they would have to compete against more experienced players from 4A schools. In order to compete, special rules had to be followed. Such rules were, playing at least eight games during the month prior to the meet, then Top Center Catching the attention of the Spanish members, Mrs. Catron explains what the Spanish Club is 311 about and the activities involved. the four members with the highest scores from the previous month go on to compete with other schools. The Chess Club held weekly meet- ings on Fridays, and the meets were held on every other Thursday. ttI really enjoy being in the Chess Club, because it gives me a chance to compete with members of other schoolsh, commented Andy Tru- sevich. Mr. Meirick added, ttIt affords the opportunity to compete in interscholastic competition to those students who might not otherwise do so. It also helps lend more emphasis to scholastic invol- vement and competitionft Even with a winning record, the Chess Club ended the year hoping for a bigger and better club next year. Lower Center Leaving for a speech tournament in West Plains, the Speech Team piles in the school wagon. Lower Center Using great concentration, John Jabush plans his his strategy against his Glendale opponent at 8 Chess Club meet. Chess Club Front row Vito Sisto Ed Rippee Second row President John Jabuscb Mike Dailey Sean Hyde David Love Matt Gassel Keith VanRhein Back row Andy Trusevich Vice President Brian Carroll Robin Robinson Mr. Don Mierick Spanish Club Front row Rita Fenske Brad Quinn Jennifer Simpson Anne Berberich Carlos Alcancia Ann Vienbage Mrs. Cheryl Catron Back row Janis Prewitt Matt GasseI John Tborton Joe Griesemer Bruce Rippee Speech Team Joe ScoveII Carlos Alcancia Brigitte Baker Bill Dilday Angela Ginger 1 .w .1 w Vanqt-Qvnmm Blood lifeof V actions and participation of the ji student body. A school needs spii'itkij V to show other people in the' world ' k that a student getsinvolVSd 15V hisWher school. ACtiVities .1 planned in and out of schOol to get every person involved. Dining school hours, assembliesi'i ' and special days bring 2 out. Out of school and 611 parties are held to get : body with their man the 1980- 81 schOolx Vear the relationshlps lbetw i and teachers, u Spirit is achieved through the Powder Puff WaS the schools: February 23 to 27. Each day wasli 1 nt1t1edia dlfferent way to dress. -.... -. ..... WWhu-dcaiug A.vrv...K..-.e .. -e r57 Student Council A David Hall Bart Rehagen Steve Berberich Diane Hagenhoff Sharon Bramer Nancy Hall Laura Castillon Sean'Hyde Wrginia Above The Pom-Pom Routine, a special Meiderhoff event at assemblies and games, after the Stacie Sheridan Eddie Meiderhoff Mary BingIe Michelle Giboney Angela Hyde hard work put in by Brigitte Baker, choreographer, and the Varsity and JV cheerleaders, holds the audience attention every time. Far left Not dressing like this all the time, Carolyn Fago is prepared for Mismatch Day. Left Mr. Bob Mean y as Groucho Marx and Robin Robinson as maybe a Rolling Stone, express their involvement on Clone Day. Lower left Vito Sisto, Matt Vienhage, David H311, and Mike Bettlach bring their version of Cheap Trick to the student body and faculty during the Homecoming Assembly. A - .. .... . .,,K.,..u-v-anmw . vm-rwww-mpiw 'M-m , v Two new and unique organizations for honor were introduced to SCHS along with the traditional National Honor Society. The National Honor Society was a group of academically talented students. SCHS sponsored the Shamrock chapter of the NHS for those who excelled in scholarship, character, leadership and service. International Thespians Society was more than just an honorary organization for the students at Organizations for Honor SCHS involved in acting and technical theatre work. Member- ship in Thespians gave students encouragement to participate in theatre activities, on stage and off. Judiciary Committee was a student-governed group who decid- ed the guilt or innocence of a person accused of breaking school rules. If guilt was determined, the commit- tee handed down appropriate pun- ishment. The committee was governed by five members, one from each class plus at each session a teacher supervised. Julie Grie- semer a member of the J.C. explained, itDue to the small size of our school, its hard to punish a fellow student because we are all such good friends, but I feel this is a great learning experience? With the new additions to our school, Thespians and Judiciary Committee, along with the National Honor Society, our school was just beginning the process of opening new doors. ......, . ..i.,-..... .V.-. -m- J udiciary Committee Danny Charles Robin Robinson Julie Griesemer Glenn Gray International Thespians Brad Quinn Matt Vienhage Marilyn Quintus Jeff DriscoII Nancy H311 Steve Quinn Susan Bynum National Honor Society Front row Thanh Doe Gayle Dreyer Brad Quinn Steve Quinn Julie Griesemer Ellen Lee Second row Becky Rempe Angela Hyde Trish Henley Tricia Taylor Dan Bowen Steve Berben'ch Andy Trusevich Ed Rippee Mike DaiIey Back row John Jabusch Jam's Prewitt Teresa Kutz Craig Kliethermes Lower left Robin Rbbinson, Glenn Gray Sean Hyde and Danny Charles added their opinions to the Judiciary committee meeting. Lower center Showing her expertise in drama, Ms. Tucker coaches the members of the InternationaI Thespians Society. 5 ge.M--... MWWM--E, ...-.-, .-r . . ,4 This years spring play was SarsapariIIa PIease, a play with only six characters in the entire melodrama. The play was about Abagail Goody tGayla Dreyerl who falls in love at first sight with Roger Right tBruce Rippeel and decides to get married the next day. Simon Sly tEd Rippeel also loves Abagail, so he plans to get her from Roger. Isabelle Downfall tBrigitte Bakerl, a fallen woman, agrees to help Simon in a terrible deed; to get Roger drunk. Abagail comes to the saloon and seeing Roger drunk, flees to her home. Martha Mission tNancy HalD brings Roger and Abagail back together. Isabelle, angry with what she has done, goes to the saloon with the intent to kill Simon. During the struggle, Isabelle loses her life. Simon is taken off by Constable Ben Stoner tMike Vien- hagel to be hanged. Ben and Martha announce their engagement and they all live happily ever after. The play was a musical and it was done very well. Allot of people said that its the best one the school has had in a long time. Between each scene change, there were what are called, tlolio acts. One such act was called the ttIRS, Irish Rightfield The World of Imagination l Singers, in which Steve Quinn, Eric Atwell, Vito Sisto, David Hall, Dan Bowen, and Ronny Michael sang ttMy Wild Irish Rosefi Also Mr. Karl Ochs did a magic act and Mr. Bill Hyde did impressions. Other. olio acts included a song played by ttThe Mission Bandit with members of the school jazz band: Becky Rempe, Matt Vienhage, Angela Hyde, Carl Wade, David Holtmann, and Keith VanRhein; and three sophomore girls, Stacie Sheridan, Janis Prewitt, and Leslie Baker did the ttCan Can. by Janine Harmon of the Spirit Top center Constable Ben Stoner greets Miss Martha in frontvof the littIe church in the valley preceding Abagai'I and Rogeris wedding. Top right Portraying the part of the sarcastic piano player Mr. Mike Kern plays for the Mission Band during an olio act. Mr. Kern transposed, rearranged, adapted and even composed incidentaI music as weII as designing the church scene. Lower left In Simonb saloon IsabeIIe expresses the woes other 1ife in a song which proved to be the show-stbpping number, Hold Back the Tears. Lower cen ter Sly's Saloon Dancers perform in front of the bIack, White and red 011'0 curtain designed by Ken KaIImeyer and Ms Tucker. Lower right Rogers says, I am a sIave at your feet! after one glance at AbagaiPs beauty. The SCHS Drama Department in early December produced the Imagination Factory, a no budget childrenls production. The scenery was improvised by using small yellow and black cubes and a seven foot screen. All dialogue was Production Staff Director - Janice C. Tucker Musical Director - Michael Kern Assistant Director - Ken Kallmeyer Student Producer - Matt Vienhage Stage Manager - Marilyn Quintus Student MusicalDir. - Erik VanRhein improvised also. The lines were completely made up, no scripts. With a basic costume of white T shirts and jeans the actors used large pieces of colorful cloth to suggest characters. This production was presented to boys and girls dunno x111 V brusrfz V ' E A WI 32-133 3v .. , name We e 5, 7- e - wag: e BEN MIKE Q? imnhmnc , , A-Roczrznn naggie V vogEagailga 14 XEIMQN- Mall: sign kindergarten through third grade in or and the N1'ght1'ngale, and Hansel the Catholic Elementary Schools. and Gretel. The cast included The show consisted by five stories: Marilyn Quintus, Stage Manager, Rumplestiltskin, Little Match Girl, Carlos Alcancia, Bill Dilday, Joe Five Chinese Brothers, The Emper- Scovell, David Rempe, Angela Gray, Angela Ginger, Ray Lier- mann, Diane Tucker. Susan Bynum, and Lesia Ilugge This small production proved to be valuable for all those involved. A Second Site At Prom t81 The Long and Winding Road came to an end for the juniors and seniors as they entered the Oak Room and Presidents Room at Barneby and Flanigants Restaurant and Lounge on May 2, 1981. The rooms were decorated in a blue and yellow color scheme with flowers, streamers, plants and a water fountain. Dancing was the main attraction as Second Site rock tn, rolled from 9:00 to 12:00. Formal Engraved invita- tions, a big beautiful cake and favors such as napkins and glasses with the prom theme printed on them were just a few of the ways the juniors spent their hard-earned $1,100. Raising money for the prom began in the summer with numerous car washes and bake sales. The juniors also sponsored school dances and ran the concession stand for the home basketball games. ttI thought it was the best prom wetve had in a long time. Everybody seemed to be dancing and having a good timeft expressed senior Sharon Bramer. X x WWW--:V. g. -. Senior and Dates Steve and Susie Regina and Ken Virginia and Marilyn and Joe Ronny and Kris Sharon and Bart Tom and Kris Luis and Nancy Linda MacDougaII Sean and Barbie Donna and Joe Zave and date Marc and date Linda and Vito Jeff and Brigitte Vince and Kathleen Andy and Dianne Marianne and Randy Robin and Gayle Linda and Jim Carolyn and Kevin Ruth and Dan Upper left Mr. Meaney, junior class sponsor, and St. Mary Jane Slaney enjoy a moment together at Prom. Man y thanks to Sr. SIaney for her photographs of Prom. Upper right Waiting to have their pictures taken, David Eek, Diane Hagenhoff, Andy Trusevich and Dionne Firmin enjoy a conversation with Sr. Raynald. Lower left Seniors and dates. Lower right Having sophomores Ann Vien- hage, Jam's Prewitt, and Clay Smith serve punch and cake to the guests at Prom is appreciated much by the junior class. Some seniors think of graduation as finally getting outfy Others think of it as being their chance to finally start striving for their goals. Ever- yone has different outlooks and goals they want to accomplish in their lifetime. Graduation is always a happy time and this years seniors were a class that always knew what they wanted. They knew they were ready for this special time. This class was the last class of the tlturnaroundll our school had a few years back. They were leaders in our school and will be rememberd as the class that did what they felt they should. As their gallant four years came to an end, out came the happy tears of realization that every- . one was going in different directions. All the happy times can only be reminisced and all the arguments forgotten. Those final moments were sad because you realize what really good friends you have had. You wish that you could be with a little longer. Now it was time for making new friends, seeing places, tryout out different occupations and, it seemed just like, starting over again. Graduation was held in the high Like Starting Over school gym on Thursday evening May 21. The graduates processed in followed by the faculty to the music of the concert band. On stage were Vito Sisto, Class President and Master of Ceremonies; J ohn J abusch and Sean Hyde, class speakers; Fr. Edward Eftink, Superintendent of schools, Bishop Bernard Law and Sr. Raynald. The keynote speaker orginally scheduled could not attend due to an illness so Bishop Law stepped in to make his tiClosing remarks longer but not that much longer? He gave statistics of St. Agnes High Schoolls early graduates. We have grown and changed considerably. The Bishop stated that the ,most important thing the graduates should have learned was that they had been saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and this should make a profound impact on their lives. The welcoming speech was given by Salutatorian Sean Hyde and the commencement speech by Valedictorian John Jabusch. Sr. Raynald presented the graduates to the Bishop who conferred the diplomas as Sister announced each personls future plans. Top Ten Academically: John Jabusch Sean Hyde Ed Rippee Mike DaiIey Joe Howard Dan Bowen Robin Robinson Donna Schatz Ruth Lawrence Steve Quinn r w......... .e- lwvtm.- ..A Top center Carolyn Fago accepts her diploma from Bishop Law who was assisted by Fr. Edward Eftink. Above Listening to speeches give the seniors time to have their last reerction of high school. Lower left Those happy graduation tears are finally let out as the graduates spend their final moments together as a class. Lower center left Valedictorian John Jabusch and Salutatorian Sean Hyde await their chances to speak to their classmates and relate their thoughts to them. Lower center right The excitement of graduation finally exploded from the class after they were declared official high school graduates. .a -.n .. n... unceRw-qwg-urw Sports The thrill of Victory! That was always a good feeling knowing you were the best. That feeling was what SCHS always strived for. Just having a winning season wasnit good enough. Many of the teams with winning seasons were disap- pointed in their final achievements. The football team began preparing for a trip to Busch Stadium to play for theistate champion- ship, but the 2 and 3A teams left the Irish with a 6-4 record and n0 play-offs. The varsity girls basketball team had a lot of quality and a record of 19-9, but were turned back in the district play-offs after questionable calls by the referee which left the Irish fans in dismay. , top. .. A rmw-uw-rwm '-' --. , r A Year of Triumphs and Defeats The running sports brought a different look from the previous years. The cross-country team lost their five year reign as GCL champs. The track team did well sending much of the team to the state track meet. ' The girls softball team was a little disappointed. After a slow start the team captured a record of 2-5, but then lost at districts. All our teams had their ups and downs, their victories and frustrations, but they never quit trying. Thatis what made our athletic programs so unique, even when the chips were down the Irish spirit prevailed. K 47:19 W 3W! 0 f 0 . ' I. If . ?tzfuq'nl-v 1 , ,1, , vpl l 4 I h I , . , $535,474? 'iv'l'. : h I! '5 4 '3 11.54! I: 'I , 1,1 ,1,I$r e ' ; 3:! f,$5 l,!l:l;'l;:ll. 1hr, ' . I ' if I'Ih'hyryzfih 'I, '1. 145; 75,00 ' I! ' l; u :, NM... f 1'5? fv'l r ,, WWW ,. h With 2' II. hohnnlq'nht'hrA'. 3 1' p w ' f'l Upper right Irish supporters watch a footbaH game held at Harrison Stadium, where the Irish played their home games. Lower left Becky Rempe observes as Angela Hyde returns a hard one. Lower center Grimacing Steve Quinn along with Glen Gray made man y devastating tackles during the season. Lower right Irish roundbaIIers head for up court for another bucket. v .u n... yntrmvmnwi , .- w .- .4- m .. . rm.....,...- .m t Achieving More Than Ever ttWe have always had a very proud tradition of winning? remarked Steve Quinn. ttWe were a hard hitting team, and we never quit? The Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish football squad had yet another heartbreaking year. Everyone felt the Irish had enough talent to go all the way to state playoffs in Busch Stadium. But another tough schedule prevented the Irish gridi- ron crew from reaching the first round playoff game. ttState would have been great, but I think I would rather play our schedule, than to play all 1A schools like Greenwood did. We,re small in size, but were not scared to hit e something to be proud of? declared Kelly Verfurth. Nevertheless, the Irish coached by Bill Hyde and Jim Horton, accom- plished more than any other Irish team since resuming the football program in 1976. They had six wins against four losses; and played to a time in the Greene County League with Reeds Spring and Ash Grove. iiWe set some goals at the beginning of the season and all of them were achieved with the exception of the state playoffs, stated Coach Bill Hyde. The Irish ran into some tough luck- in the third game against Bolivar. After a 32-0 thrashing by Bolivar the year before, the Irish were out for revenge. They won the game 14-8, but lost quarterback Mike Bettlach for four weeks with a broken collarbone. uI couldnlt believe it! At first I was really angry, then I began to feel like I had let the team down? commented Mike with a mixture of annoyance and disbelief. He was replaced by Senior Sean Hyde, who did a fine job the following week with an equally big victory over Reeds Spring, 13-6. After a loss to a tough Republic team, the Irish whipped Strafford neatly. Then the team hit a low, dropping two straight decisions to Green Forest, Arkansas and Ash Grove. They heated back up again, however, to defeat Iberia and an improved Fair Grove team. Adding a new depth to the football program this season was a JV squad. The younger players were provided with game experience. tiThere was a lot of competition between the JV players because if we didnt meet up to the standards we would be benched? said Mike Vienhage. Ending the season with a record of one and four, Coach Jim Horton and the JV squad seemed well pleased with themselves. wThey didnlt do well scoring, but' they played their hearts out to represent their school and that,s all that counts, stated senior Vince Berg. Even though the top goal was not attained, those long hot days of practice did pay off. The Irish can be proud of what they accomplished and can only sit back and wait for next year, a new season, and a chance to give State another shot. The Fightin' Irish Football Team: Front row, Mike Manczuk, Steve Quinn, Mike BettIach, David Woody, Vito Sisto, Glenn Gray, KeIIy Verfurtb, Ronny MichaeI; Second row: J V Coach Jim Horton, Mark Bertantt, Marc Manczuk, Bart Rehagen, Tom Weiss, Vince Berg, Jeff DriscoII, Steve Berbericlz, Varsity Coach BiII Hyde; Third row: David H311, Rocky Gambon, PauI Bingle, Sean Hyde, Ed Rippee, Mike Vienhage, David HoItmami; Back row: GIenn Swisher, Bruce Rippee, Brad Quinn, Tom Bertalott, Eddie Meiderlzoff; Chris Ottadovec, Robert Schroeder, Luke Nixon, David Rempe, Danny Charles, Thomas Bramer. xvh-vcr.quCDMV-u:$ Ip-h-iI-erF 16 Ash Grove 40 Iberia 35 Fair Grove Top right In the excitement of the moment, David H811 aids the referees when Vim Sisto once again scores for the Irish. Lower center Steve Quinn breaks through the line of scrimmage for a first down. Lower right Coach Horton and Coach H ydek expressions show a mixture of emotions felt at a Saturday afternoon match. . i V -. .. i... m n-nmw-gq-emm. - Wrm-n- ,. .. .. .. 1- ,w Steady Strides Success Puff, puff, puff . . . cross country . is not . . . for everyone . . . The stamina and endurance needed by runners during practices and meets were almost inconceivable. An average practice run was anywhere from three and a half to four and a half miles a day. The team started as early as 7:00 in the morning at Phelps Grove Park talong the llStreets of San Francis- colll, only to finish their run by trudging up uCardiac Hillll, a dreaded slope off of South Camp- bell. This seasonls competition was tough and yes, even a little disappointing explained Coach Jim Horton, HWe ran against many schools that were larger than we were. Our district competition included mostly 2A and 3A schools. We competed very well against schools our size, defeating most of them. We were disappointed in losing the Greene County League Title after five years of winning it. Injuries and sickness early in the year hampered Mark Bertalott and Mike Dailey. With hard work Brad Quinn will have an excellent future? Also commenting on the strain of the event Mike Dailey added, ltI was out for two meets with strep throat, Ed Rippee had a pulled muscle and Brad Quinn was often plagued by sideaches while run- ningfl Highlights of the year included: winning the Morrisville Invitation- al, defeating the Glendale and Hillcrest cross country teams in a dual meet at Hillcrest, and a strong individual performance by Brad Quinn. llThere was always a lot of tension before we,d start running because other runners would try to psyche us out. There was also a lot of man-to-man competition during the run, but it usually thinned out after described Brad Quinn. awhile? The girls of SCHS also displayed their interest in cross country by forming their own four member team. ii1 was very pleased with the progress our girls program made in its first year? reflected Coach Jim Horton. The girls did well con- sidering it was their first season. Our two freshmen, Mary Bingle and Angela Gray progressed rapidly along the road to becoming excel- lent runnersfl When both girls were asked why they had joined cross country Mary Bingle answered, llI joined mainly for the competition, but also to prepare for track? Angela Gray broke in saying, itBeing the only freshmen girls wasnlt too bad, it was fun and we didnlt really notice it because of all the competition? The Cross-Country Team: Front row: Keith VanRhein, CatI Wade, Brad Quinn, Joe Gn'esemer, Craig Klieth- ermes, Tom Johanningmeier; Back row: Ed Rippee, Ra y Liermann, Carlos A1cancia, Mike DaiIey, David Einne, Mark Bertalott, Mike Donelson, Mary BingIe, Angela Gray, Ann Jabusch, Sharon Bramer, Coach Jim Horton. COHYIYIOVVV Top center With a grin of triumph, Brad Quinn prepares to cross the finish line. Top right Struggling, Mark Bertalott works to lift his legs and make it through the final mile. LOW center Concentration is the key for Mike Dailey. Meets were tough, but will power supplied a lot of energv '; Irish h-g . w .-u mum. wq-ahwm-rw Team Spikes Improved Season As the bus pulled into the school parking lot of the opposing team, sounds of cheering could be heard coming through the windows, the doors, even the body of the ttFightint Irishtt bus. Led by senior Laura Castillon, this was the teams way of hyping themselves up for the game. Practicing after school from 3:30 to 5:30 helped the girls get back into shape after a relaxing summer. Skills were developed in bumping, spiking and setting the ball. Scrim- mages between varsity and JV became a favorite activity. ttAt the first part of the game everyone is very nervous; but when you stop and think that the other team is just as nervous as you are, then this helps to calm you down, pointed out Gaile Loonsfoot, a junior on the varsity squad. ttVolleyball teamwork improves every yearf, announced Coach Patty Henderson, tieven though both varsity and JV squads faced stiff competition, the girls fared extremely well? The varsity,s season broke even with a record of 4 and 4, a big improvement over last years 4 and 9. The JV closed out their season with a 3 and 4 record. ttVolleyball was funP, declared Martha Bingle. Yet, on second thought she added, ttI never realized there could be so much competition between teams during a game, but we never lost our heads, we kept reminding each other that it was the spirit of the game that counted, not whether we won or lost? And raising her milk carton, Martha, at lunch toasted the cafeteria by finishing, ttBut hereis to a better season next year? The Girls' Volleyball Team: Front row: Lesia Lugge, Angela Gray, Michelle Giboney, Joan Lee, Jennifer Simpson; Second row, Virginia Meiderhoff, Martha Bingle, Mary Bingle, Jam's Prewitt, Ann Vienhage; Back row, Angela Hyde, Sharon Bremer, Linda Lugge, Nancy Hall, Coach Patti Henderson, Gaile Loonsfoot, Becky Rempe, Brigitte Baker, Laura CastiIIon, and Lisa Schroeder. and 4 record. unW declared et on second -d, ttI never 0 be so much teams during lost our heads, ach other that the game that .er we won or er milk carton, toasted the g, thBut herehs t ext yearW C TManLhnville' t Ash Grove Ash Grove GCL Walnut Grove GCL Fair Grove GCL Walnut Grove Regional Hollister District K Center left Putting out all her effort. Becky Rempe stretches to block a spike. Center Hoping for a win, the team u'atvhes Angela Hyde spike up another point for the girls' varsity. Top right Brigitte Baker and Sharon Bramer look on as Becky Rempe digs the ball over the net. this once again proves the saying that t'Practice blakes Perfbcr. Center right The team listens atrenrimly 10 Coach Patti Henderson '5 hurried instruu tions. .--.--w an n... wm-z-bQWm-r . . Striving for Perfection ttWe had a lot of exciting games and we ended up on the short end of most of them? reflected Bart Rehagen. They worked hard,ebut couldn,t attain their goal . . . State. The season was a tough One. Losses outweighed wins, but spirit was not at a low. Many players felt that being psyched up too much was a major problem. WWe would get so hyper, that it was hard to concen- trate? explained Mike Bettlach. Basketball was mostly a learning process for the majority of' the players who are to return next year when State will be a goal within reach. The Figb tin, Irish Basketball Team Front Row Ronny Micheal, Glenn Gray, Mike Bettlach, Ed Rippee, Mike Bailey, David Woody, Mark Bertantt. Second Row Coach Jim Horton, Manager Vince Berg, Kelly Verfurtlz, Bart Rehagen, David Einne, Sean Hyde, Craig Kliethermes, and Coach Bill Hyde. . .. w .u cu... .4..-d..................... Top center Junior Bart Rehagen reaches to tip to the Irish. Top right Quick 0n the feet is one of Mike Bertlachis specialties. Lower left Kelly Verfurth wa tches the hoop hoping that his throw will sink for two. Lower right Captains Mark Bertalott and Bart Rehagen show their sportsmanship with our rivals, Strafford, Indians. a-AW .J'Wwe ' , vvvvv t -wum....l...,-u Mmm-W Strategy akes A Team A season of trials and errors gave 1981-23, added Mr. Hyde. the record of 13-3, winning their the JV boysi basketball team the A change from elementary school to last ten games, Mr. Horton stated, chance to show and improve their high school brought about a shift in 1This team has a lot of potential talents. Coach Bill Hyde explained coaches for the boys. From Mr. and Pm looking forward to coaching their strategy, nWe decided to play Jerry Lathem to Mr. Jim Horton themf, quite a few of the younger boys this proved difficult at the beginning of year in order to give them some the freshmen basketball season, but The future of Springfield Catholicts experience for next year. Working the team and coaches began to work basketball program was held in the with a tough schedule, the team together to make it successful. With talents of all these young men. showed a lot of enthusiasm and hoped to improve their season record of 11-13. iiWe hope to bring together the returning varsity players and JV players to make a 1003b team for the season of Junior Varsity Basketball Team: Back row Coach Jim Horton, Mgr. Vince Berg, David H311, Clay Smith, David EXIine, Robert Schroeder, Kevin Bold and Coach Bill Hyde; Front row Brad Quinn, Paul BingIe, Mike Donelson, Thomas Bramer, and Tom Bertalott. Freshmen Basketball Team: Back row Luke Nixon, David Rempe, Thomas Bramer, Coach Jim Horton, Robert Schroeder, Dan Ponder, and Rocky Gambon; Front row Mgr. Scott Plowman, Car! Wade, Ray Liermann, Keith VanRhein, CarIos Alcancia, and Mike Vienbage. In I-. u .h . Above Carl Wade and David Rempe move in for a full court press. Freshmen practice was usually at 7 a.m. in the morning which took a lot of dedication and cooperative parents to be on this team. Below Taking careful aim Thomas Bramer sends the ball on its way for another two points. Thomas played on both JV and Freshmen teams, which meant many long hours of practice before and after school. unw r. .. .ng mx-u-Imlw, .- wmgvM-v-vv-v-vvnsa emu Vx , Girls Show Outstanding Season Enthusiasm and patience paid off for the SCHS girls varsity basket- ball team. Working with a tough schedule all season, and only playing two 1-A schools, they managed to pull off a record of 19-9, which took them all the way to the state finals held in Forland, Mis- souri. The excitement of going to state was soon replaced by a feeling of bitter disappointment, when the' girls were defeated in the first game - against Niangua. ttIt was a good game, but I believe we got a raw deal from the referees? a fuming Angela Hyde disclosed. Having a tough season didntt decrease the girls spirit, they kept in shape with practice after school. ttIt was a good season? reflected Coach Patty Henderson, ttthe girls worked hard and tried their best? Giving support to, and working with the varsity - the J.V. girls started out with a difficult schedule also. Not doing as well as the varsity, the J.V.Iended the season knowing that they would be able to return the following year to try again. ttI see next year as a rewarding season, with the exper- ienced girls taking over and helping the newcomers, reassured Miss Henderson. Even through their trials and disappointments, all the girls were able to look back on the season with mixed feelings of sorrow and joy and know that they had grown from the experience and were ready to prepare for next year. The Fightin Irish Varsity Basketball Team Coach Patti Henderson, Becky Rempe, Lisa Schroeder, Rita Fenske, Teresa K utz, Laura Castillon, Sharon Bmmer, Trish HeaIey, Angela Hyde. The Fightint Irish Junior Varsity Basketball Team Mary BingIe, Barbie Trimble, AngeIa Gray, Martha BingIe, Virginia Miederbofi; Molly Gimson, Joan Lee. 36 , , ... ,..,.,,,.Kn.,.,...,... ,,,,-,-...,-.. ,I K .....-.. u -.......... Skyline Roger'sville Btanson Marionville Nixa Ozark Glendale Ash Grove Morrisville . . MwVMWWWnMM ; ah.-. - w. .-.-,v- - . Top Center Sharon Bramer stands on her guard. Top right Barbie Tn'mble shoots for a foul shot point. Lower right Time is called as a serious Patti Henderson evaluates the slrategr. .4. a Nu nu... yqz-gn-um-WL Ready? Okay! ',, ltIrish want a Victory! Hey! Hey This was just one of the cheers used to get our school spirit flowing at football as well as basketball games. Getting school spirit 0n the rise was the responsibility of the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity cheer- leaders. The girls sometimes prac- ticed three to four days a week after school, working on voice, cheers, and formations. The cheerleaders were easily seen at games with their uniforms of kelly green and white. The new varsity uniforms had gold on them also to match the boys new varsity uniforms. The variety of uniforms let the different squads be unique and yet, united. To see the girls smiling faces and hear their enthusiastic voices had its influence on the student body by getting everyone in a wild and crazy mood which was reflected in the crowds roar. gI was so glad that the Homecom- ing game was my first game to be back cheerleading. I had such a blast? exclaimed Debbie Collins, a varsity cheerleader. Debbie was unable to cheer for four months because of an acute cervical strain due to an auto accident. ltThis year was the best cheerlead- ing year I have ever had. The JV squad was like a family of sisters? reflected JV captain Dionne Fir- min. The twisting, turning, jumping and yelling to help keep spirit going all during the games was a challenge well accomplished. Upper left The varsity cheerleading squad. only sophomores and juniors, are Anne Berberich; Carol Hall; captain Julie Grie- semer; Tricia Taylor; Debbie Collins; and Vicki Schell. Lower left One could see that the smiles of the JV squad could get the spirit moving. Lower front: Molly Gimson; Ann Vienhage; Diane Liermann; Left: Leslie Baker; Right Jam's Prewitt; Above captain Dionne Firmin. Lower center Varsity cheerleaders Vicki Schell, Tricia Taylor, Julie Griesemer. and Carol Hall cheer at McDonald Arena for the Blue and Gold Tournament. Lower right Freshmen seem to work hard to be a part of the Irish spirit. Lower left Martha Francka; Michelle Giboney; Suzanne Schell; Kathy Fassero; Dana McClain; Above captain Beth Michael. i :6 s! 13': u a. m m m a m 40 4 wag .-..-. u .m m-avo-II-mqm, Mark, S eh and Theytre Off . . . to a new and better season for the girls track team when they captured first in the District meet and the guys took second in the boys District meet. The first practice date was set for March 12, Coach Patti Hender- son and Coach Jim Horton set the guys and gals off to a running start. Fast pace, long strides and an abundance of spirit contributed to their successful season. ttThe track team was small but worked hard and deserved all the awards they received? commented Dan Bowen. Coach Jim Horton added, ttCon- sidering our injuries, I thought we had a really good seasonft The girls were well pleased with their season. ttTrack was really challenging? remarked Mary Bin- gle, ttbecause I ran mainly against upper classmen, such as seniors? An excited Patti Henderson revealed, ttAn excellent year! I think the depth and hard work of the girls contribut- ed to their successful seasonF Top center Craig Kliethermes stretches to clear the high jump. Top right Dan Ponder takes a Hying leap into the longjump at the District track meet. Lower left Running from one event to another Coach Jim Horton has time to pose for the camera. Lower center Janis Prewitt prepares to pick up speed as she rounds a corner of the SMSU track field. Lower right Anne Berberich prepares to take off as Vicki ScheII hands her the relay stick. 42 t ., T . a MN : ,u...m mwmw Batter UP ttHey batter batter batter swinglt, This was the typical jargon of, the SCHS softball team while playing the field. ttI was always so nervous that I thought I was going to hyperventilate and' die. Chatter- ing helped ease thisft gasped Kathleen Griesemer. With the increasing popularity of softball it was sad to say that the spring of 1981 was its last year for SCHS. Coach Patty Henderson explained why, Greene County League voted not to have softball anymore because it was moved to fall and it would conflict with volleyball. The girls practiced an hour to an hour and a half every day after school except on game days. The girls practiced hard at infield and outfield play, batting and scrim- mage games were favorites. Their determination in practices showed up in their games. The GirIs' Softball team: Back row Diane Hagenboff; Molly Gimson, Sharon Bramer, Becky Rempe, Rita Fenske, Nancy H811, Teresa Kutz, Lisa Schroeder, Mary BingIe, Barbie Trimble, Front row Dianne Liermann, Ellen Lee, Angela Ginger, Angela Gray, Martha BingIe, Angela Hyde. Top left Sharon Bramer, most valuable softball player, played many positions one of which was catcher. Top right Ash Grove proved to be stiff competition, but Sharon was able to get a hit. Bottom right There are many activities one must participate in to p13 y softball; running batting, and catching. Sharon demonstrates her abilities at the plate. .. t-.. nun. Mwmui.w Laurels for the Victors In a school where over 6097; of the students are members of one or more athletic teams then the annual spring Athletic Banquet was an important event. On Tuesday, May 5, the athletes and their families poured into the St. Agnes school cafeteria that evening laden with dishes and plates of delicious food. After everyone partook of the fabulous feast the coaches each took their turns to pay honor to their team members.' Each and every student who participated received a certificate. Many who had excelled in their sports received letters and pins. The following is a list of the Most Valuable Players and their sports: Steve Berberich - Football Mike Dailey - Cross Country Laura Castillon - Volleyball Bart Rehagen . Basketball Angela Hyde - Basketball Dan Bowen - Track Steve Berben'ch - Track Trish Healey - Track Sharon Bramer - Softball Sharon Bramer - Clyde Hatz, Spirit Award Sharon Bramer - Girl Athlete of the Year Steve Berben'cb - Athlete of the Year Top left Dan Bowen beams With pride as he returns to his seat after receiving the M VP award for the boys, track team. Due to rules governing transfer students Dan Was not able to participa te in sports his junior year so this award is extraordinary. Top center Holding the Athlete of the Year trophy Mr. Hyde continues to expound on Steve Berberich's athletic accomplishments as Steve comes forward to receive his Coveted award. Top right After four years on the cross country team Mike Bailey is prewnzed With the MVP award by Air; Horton Lower center A special moment bemmra coach and athlete is captured here, Umiwh Patti Henderson presents Athlete Mme Year. Sharon Bremen with mu: 01 her mzmx certificates. Above Freshmen Angeia Gray and Juan Lee also show their pride as lhcw gel'z-rw certificates in JV basketball, vmrmwnm . a. -. .. Academics Students Rank High SCHS has always been noted for its outstand- ing academic. standards. When compared to other area high schools in statewide testing, SCHS was ranked very high. This year brought a new challenge to the students when the grading scale was raised. At first everyone was a bit disgruntled, but the students later realized that it would help them even more in their preparation for college. Already 8670 of our graduates attended college. Almost all of the classes were held in the senior building this year, in order to hold down heating costs. With the exception of Art I and II, Newspaper, Speech, Drama, and Yearbook which were held in the freshmen building. The library was then moved to the old band room in order to make more classrooms available. Some new classes that were added at the request of students and teachers were: Contempory Living, Latin, Foods and Cloth- ing, Health, Psychology, and Chorus. All these classes were added in order to improve the standards in the curriculum and will be spotlighted in this section. ' a - 46 Upper H'gbt Juniors Mike BettIacb and Steve Berberichr watch as Mr. Andy Saunders shows the proper way to dissect fetaI pigs. Lower far 19ft Sister Mary Bede Weldele explains the Catholic teachings to the senior boys. Lower left Senior Mark Bertalott shows how efficiently he Ieamed to cIean up his messes in Contemporary Living. Lower right Patrick KappIeman and Debbie Collins take a break from Government class. Busy schedules Ieft little time to socialize. Lower far right Freshmen Angela Gray and Martha BingIe find out Iast minute studying can be heIpfuI for taking tests. .gh 1 of Art I and nd Yearbook building. The d band room ns available. dded at the Lchers were: s and Cloth- rus. All these improve the and will be Mr. Don Meirick Irish Reflector Teacher of the Year The Irish Reflector Teacher of the Year award was something new added to the yearbook class this year. Vicky Bohanan thought up the idea and the rest of the staff was enthusiastic about it. The staff made up a ballot which consist- ed of 15 questions and covered such categories as leadership, spirit, and organization. This ballot was given to the SCHS student body on April 15, and were then tallied during the next four days. Below is the story of your SCHS Teacher of the Year. .. ..,-, ., ghu Graduating from the US. Merchant Marine Academy in Long Island, New York was Mr. Don Meirick. He sailed the seas for a few years and decided that moving from place to place just wasntt cut out for a man Who had a lot of amibition for life. After his schooling and sailing he came to teach in the haIIS of Saint Agnes, our school name then. Five years later leaving Saint Agnes he traveled to Great Britain, Where he taught at the Lakenheath Air Force Base for one and a half years teaching math. uh. !' Returning to the States, Mr. Meirick taught at Glendale High School for one semester to leave and teach at Forsyth for two years. 1981 brought back Mr. Meirick strolling the halls of SCHS. When asked Why he decided to return to our school, Mr. M eirick explained, ttSCHS is strongly college orien ted, and the studen ts are W611 motivat- ed Which makes teaching much more enjoyable and satisfying. So it just goes to show that starting your career sailing the seas, doesntt mean that you couldntt end up being a teacher at SCHS. Don Meirickts educational exper- ience includes: High School - Pierce City College - U.S. Mer- chan t M arin 9 Academy, SMSU, Missouri Um' versi t y, Missouri Southern State College. W 7 We-Q-JMW , Meirick's .l exper- Ides: 91 - Pierce U.S. Mer- M arin e SMS U, University, S 0 u th em ge. ,1 7 ,,.. .7 Top center Andy Trusevich presents the Irish Reflector Teacher of the Year award to Mr. Don Mierick. Top right With pipe in hand, Mr. Meirick observes the sights and sounds of Prom. m u-qfvam --., v-7 ; Lower far left Spending time with students is what Mr. Meirick enjoys. Lower center Advanced Math, taught by Mr. Mierick, is informal yet difficult and chal- Jenging. Lower right Ha ha! I know something you don't knnux' thinks Ronny Michael. 50 A Team of inners Behind the doors of SCHS there is a dedicated faculty, from Mrs. Cheryl Catron tone of the part time teachersl to Sister Mary Raynald Blomer, the principal. Ms Tucker was proud to explain, ttThere were only experienced teachers on the staf . 1980-81 brought a new member to head the music department, Mr. Mike Kern. This year also brought two returning teachers, Mr. Don Mierick, the math teacher, and Mrs. Margaret Newton, the newspaper adviser and the sophomore English teacher. . Some other special people on the staff were Mrs. Ann Meese, who was the vice-principal at Immaculate Conception School. Mrs. Meese was also a part time teacher at SCHS. She taught Art 1 and 2 during the morning and supervised in the library on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Another member, Mrs. Arlene Verfurth became the new office secretary. Mrs. Verfurth lived in Billings. She had four children and two grandchildren. She also had a nephew, Kelly Verfurth, a senior at SCHS this year. Mrs. Verfurth had the tasks of doing all the typing, answering the phone, taking care of the mail, and keeping the students, records in order. The team of teachers worked so well that will be returning next almost all year. Above left Mr. Jim Hayes keeps our school clean, and he has been doing it for years. This year he had a new helper, Dennis StiIIin. Above right Mrs. Arlene Verfurtb is our new secretary, she is Kelly Veriurtlfs aunt. Sister Mary Raynald Blomer, Principal Mrs. Libby Broekhoven Mrs. Cheryl Catron Mrs. Rena Coller Miss Patti Henderson Mr. Jim Horton Mr. Bill Hyde Mr. Mike Kern Mr. Bob Meaney Mrs. Ann Meese Mr. Don Mierick Mr. Steve Moncher Mrs. Margaret Newton Mr. Karl Ochs Mrs. Joyce Pinnell Mr. Andy Saunders Sister Mary Jane Slaney Ms. Jan Tucker Sister Mary Bede Weldele uSniff, sniff . . ., whatls that smell?ll, someone called out as the bell ending first hour rang. ilThatls my Quiche Lor- rainell, declared Mike Bettlach proudly. Cook- ing was just one of the many skills which were taught to a class of young men in the new course, Contemporary Living. Mrs. Libby Broekhoven, or as she was more com- monly called by her students, ttMrs. Bfl ex- plained, tt1 believe having an all boy class creates a better learning atmos- phere and makes it easier for the guys to concen- tratefl Good manners, good grooming, clothing care, preparing simple meals, manicuring, and child care were all subjects covered throughout the w n .- .u-g M..mmim A - year. During the unit of child study, the class took trips to day-care centers, and held parties for young preschoolers from the grade school. Even though not all the students cooked Quiche Lorraine blindfolded like Mike Bettlach, they still enjoyed the class. ltIt was more work than I expect- ed, but I liked it , an- nounced Vince Berg. Mark Bertalott added, ttIt ' was a lot different than I thought it would be, and there was a lot to learn? Starting off the day with a group of young men wasnlt half as rough as it seemed, as long as you kept them busy learning. ltAnd thaw, remarked Mrs. Broekhoven, ltwasnlt difficult at all? A11 Boys Class Added ' First Period Teachers and Classes Broekhoven, Eliz- abeth - Contempor- ary Living Sem. 1 Cation, Cheryl .- Spanish 2 Hyde, WilIiam - World History Kern, Michael - Early Bird Chorus - 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Meaney, Robert - Latin 1 Meese, Ann - Art 1 6'? Art 2 Meirick, Donald - Programming Sem. 1 Ochs, K a II - Psychology Sem. 2 PenneII, Joyce - Business Law - Sem. 2 Saunders, Andrew - Chemistry Tucker, Janice - - ,, ' , : Speech 1 , u l vapaaabv W . , , Top left Junior Mike Bettlach keeps the St. Agnes pre-schoolers company, while other members of Contemporary Living carve a pumpkin and prepare goodies for the kids, Halloween party. Top right The Clip Joint Iepresenbative demonstrates her haircutting techniques on Glenn Gray, While she talks to the rest 01' the class about hair treatment and care. Lower left Vince Berg expresses a smile of satisfaction, as he shows off his creative interior decorating talent in his model apartment. Lower center Showing their skill for pumpkin carving, Mark Wood, Glenn Gray, and Mike Manczuk prepare their Halloween party for the St. Agnes pre-school students. Lower right Zave Keith combs and blow dries his hair during his good grooming unit in Contemporary Living class. Salve, and Agricola. . . . were not new kinds of soft drinks introduced this year, but vocabulary words from Latin, a new course which was offered this year. It was taught by ' Mr. Robert Meaney. Latin was beneficial for students who took it because, uIt will increase the scores of the ACT and SAT, increase the gram- mar and vocabulary of the English language, and it helps develop good study habits? explained Mr. Meaney. He also added, ttStudents learn and accept Latin because they find it a challenge? The students learned not only from Mr. Meaney and the textbook, but also from other students. J oan Lee and Danny Charles taught class, solely to benefit the students by having this experience. When Joan Lee was asked if she ran into any prob- lems while teaching class, she answered, ttGetting across what I was sup- posed to teach was my only problem? The students not only learned the Latin lan- guage itself, but also the customs of the ancient Roman people. For in- stance, uOn the first snow day of the year, you have to put a bowl of snow on the teacherls desk for good luck and a day offf, explained Patrick Kap- pelman, junior Latin student. hen asked how he felt about being in Latin, Patrick admitted, itI feel comfortable in Latin because we all work together. It is a continual process that we all take part in? Starting with ten Latin students this year, the Language Department had expanded and could count on an even higher enrollment next- year. Top Left While students are teaching new vocabulary words, Patrick Kappleman and Mr. Meaney show how attentive they can be. Meanwhile, Mike Vienhage doesn? seem to be too stimulated. Top Right Bill Dilday, a hard worker, concentrates on his Latin worksheet. Most class periods Were concerned with homework from the textbook, but occasion- ally worksheets were used. Lower Left Trying their hands at teaching vocabulary words in Mt. Memey's Latin class are Danny Charles and Joan Lee. Lower Center Mr. Meaney tries his latest wrestling hold on an unprepared Mike Vienhage. Uninterested in the shenanigans going on behind her, Susan Bynum continues With her Latin studies. 56 Muchas gracias, senor, muy bien! The above are very well known words in Spanish. Saying them was one thing but to be able to understand and read them was another pot of beans. The Spanish I class had fun singing songs in class and taking field trips to Tiols Res- taurant. Their hard times were studying verbs and vocabulary wasnlt their favorite. ttSpanish I is not all just fun? described Mrs. Cheryl Catron. The Spanish I class of ten long students spent a period of time learning about Spain and Mexicols most prestiguous sport: Bull fighting. They found out how the bulls were raised and trained for the fights and the people who were involved. At other times they broke into two teams and had races on the board, covering the words in the chapter. Decorating the bulletin boards was another way the class helped out. Every month Mrs. Catron came up with ideas for the bulletin boards and the students put up paper Espahol es Fantaistico and the letters to design the board. The bulletin boards were done in Spanish. ttThereis a really relaxed atmosphere in the class. Since it was all Freshmen except for me, we could joke around and goof off like we had all been friends for a long time. They always teased me about being a ltBigi, Jun- ior. When that got old I became Ester ttel gordoft or Ester ttthe fatlZ quoted Kathleen Griesemer. Secon d Period Tea ch ers and Classes Broekh o ven, Elizabeth - Home E'c Cation, Cheryl - Spanish I Henderson, Patti - RE. I V Horton, Jim - RE. I V Moncber, Steve - Eninsh III Pinn e11, Typing Joyce - Saunders, Andrew - Biology .1 Slaney, Sister Mary Jane - Library WeldeIe, Sister Mary Bede - Religion I V en, - Home beryl - Patti - n - P.E. Steve - oyce - .ndrew - er Mary ary Sister . de - 1 7 x Upper left In the study of Spanish culture Scott Plowman displays native clothing. Above Mrs. Ca tron checks the text as a student translates as he reads out loud. Lower left As Angela Ginger translates Mrs. Cation listens for her correct pronunciation. Senior Steve Quinn was not skipping school when he was seen at Mercy Villa, Springfieldis only Catholic nursing home. Steve was taking part in one of several service projects that were par- ticipated in by the entire Religion IV class this year. ttI really got a good feeling about going there, talking to the old people, and keeping them company. Itts really worth it though, when you see them smile and realize that maybe, you made them feel a little bettertt, remarked Steve in an emotion-filled voice. Other seniors visited the Greene Valley State School for developmental- ly disabled children. One of these Visitors was Robin Robinson, a senior, who explained, uI helped take disturbed and cerebral palsic children off the buses when they arrived at the school. I also worked in a classroom as a friend of the children who were beaten or stabbed by their parents? Robin then stopped a moment for reflection and continued by saying. ttThe kids could really talk to me because I accepted them for who they were, not for their mental capability? These service projects of the Religion IV class were taught by Sister Mary Bede Wadele, R.S.M. Dur- ing the second semester, the seniors took part in a marriage class with mar- ried couples who would come into class to share their relationships with the seniors. For the rest of the year, the students studied from the textbook and took part in discus-t sions about the religious concepts of today. Relig- ion IV helped students interact with other people of the community and also develop a basic religious foundation. Lower left Romance, the subject of Steve Schneiderts lecture captured the attention of seniors Donna Schatz, Linda Mac- Dougall, Ed Rippee, and Vince Berg in their marriage encounter class. The marriage class was taught by individual couples on Fridays. Center left An involved Sister Mary Bede Weldele R.S.M. lectures on social morality, a topic emphasized with the sen- iors. Top ieft While in the transport tunnel, that links Mercyi Villa and St. Johniq Regional HeaIth Center, seniors Andy Trusevich and Greg Cherry observe the murals which were painted by the mentally ill patients at St. Johnis. Top right A resident of Mercy Villa 97 year old Oscar Crissman enjoys himself as he tells seniors Steve Quinn and Joe Howard the history of Springfield during his childhood. Lower right While in the activity room at Mercy Villa seniors Nancy H311 and Mar- ianne Jones enjoy laughing with the residents while watching a bowling session. . e u m ,n. ngmmv-We New Outlook - Psychology itNo, babies wontt breakft the psychology class ob- served when taking a field trip to St. Johnts nursery. tt1 was surprised to see the way the nurses han- dled the babies with so much confidence and that they won't break? ex- pressed Patrick Kappel- man. Another field trip taken was to the Center for the Developmentally Disabled. Three major objectives in the class were to provide the students with 'a work- ing understanding of what psychology is, to expose students to the major schools of psychological thought, and to give the students the opportunity to develop a satisfactory vocabulary in psychology. ttPsychology class has helped teach the students to develop skills needed to make more rational decisionsf explained Mr. Karl Ochs, who taught Psychology along with Mr. Meaney. The first semester class was taught the introduc- tion to psychology. Books read by students which i helped them understand psychology included, Salingerts The Ca tcher and the Rye, John PowelPs Free to be Me, and Notes to Myself, by Hugh Prather. Third Period Teachers and Classes Broekboven, Elizabeth - Clothing Sem. 1, Foods Sem. 2. Horton, James - Pre-AIgebra Meirick, Donald - Algebra II Moncber, Steve - English 2 Pinnell, Joyce - Typing Saunders, Andrew - Biology 2 Tucker, Janice - Speech 11 - Acting H Ugh Pr mum wa Mamz-r Top left Why Am I Afraid to Love by John Powell, Career Exploration and PIHnning by Bruce D. Shertzer, and Notes to Myself by Hugh Prather, were some of the books explored by psychology students. Top center Mr. Karl Ochs lectures on parentst relation- ships with their children. This was studied during the adoles- cent section of the class. Lower right Air. Karl Ochsh and Mr. Bob Meaneys' differ- ences ofopinjons provided lively discussions for first semester psychology students. Lower left Talking to Mr. Karl Ochs is Vickie Schell as she was entering psyclmlngv clasx to start off the day. Biologically Speaking Do you want to know about the parts of your body, and of a plant? Then you should have taken Biology II and found out about these subjects and of other categories studied. itIUs a deeper study than Biology I and you learn a great deal about plants and animalsh, pointed out Vicky Bohanan. The Biology II class, of twenty-one students, hopped into their cars for a ride down to Fordland to Visit Mr. Andrew Saunderst farm for a study on plants, plankton, ponds, and stream inhab- itants. The students were shown a blueberry patch on a hill and how Mr. Saunders used a pump at the base of the hill to carry water up to the blueberries from the pond. Before the journey back to school the class stopped at a flowing stream to 100k for any marine life. They took nets and walked down and up that part of the Finley River to see what they could catch. The only things they a - . .v caught were a few min- nows, small fish, and crawdads. March marked the begin- ning of a unit on disecting fetal pigs. Two weeks were taken for the students to disect the pigs as they studied its internal organs and it,s bones. The students discussed with Mr. Saunders how the veins, arteries and other organs worked. The work went well but the smell was hard to bare for some students. A few just held their nose, while others ignored it. For the test on this unit Mr. Saunders arranged eight pigs around the room, with small flags on important anatomical parts and bones on the skeleton. The students then circled the room with their test papers identifying the parts. All and all it was a busy and enjoyable year for the Biology 11 Class. It ended on a happy note with the arrival of Mr. Saunders second daughter. Top center Bart Rehagen proves that he knows Where the veins and arteries are located on the fetal pig. Top right Tricia Taylor and Lisa Schroeder poke around the inside of their pig. Lower left Mr. Andy Saunders explains about genetics while students listen attentively and take notes. Lower center Before the students started disecting the pigs, Mr, Se unders showed them Where everything was to be kept. Lower right Brigitte Baker and Steve Quinn discuss the dia- gram of the fetal pig. Notebooks were a Vital part of dissection. t . T .n. .-.v-.. -mmmvn Freshmen Travel The World ttllve got to he the worst artist in the world,H laughed Mr. Hyde. But nevertheless, that didnt seem to stop the enforce- ment of a requirement for the freshmen Geography class. In the midst of covering the many contin- ents of the world, they began studying the United States. After touching lightly on itls customs tculturesl, they were given an outline of the United' States and were required to draw in the states, capitals, and major rivers from memory. The US. wasnt the only country studied, but they were familarized with others land areas, capitals, rivers, and foreign bodies of water. Studying the many parts of the world would help these students in the future because they would be able to pinpoint world problems to their coun- tries. F ourth Period Tea chers 811 d Classes Henderson, Pa tti - P11 ysical Educa tion 3 Horton, Jim - Physical Educa tion 3 Hyde, William - Geography Meaney, Robert - Religion 3 Moncher, Steve - English 4 Newton, Margaret - English 2 00115, Karl - Amer- ican History Pinnell, Joyce - Typing Saunders, Andrew - General Science Nix e wwmmmwxmwm wxlw'xrt Wm v ,mwnw- w 1'me wawwrw. W' ' m. orrMMMII .wrxxlllidwllhvw wemm 4M1, hm tmmwwv M . Left Maps! Mapsl Maps! It seems that Mr. H yde is forever pointing out river, mountain ranges and plateaus. Far Lower left There he is again and ifs the same map. This time he is comparing sizes of land masses. Lower left Mr. Hyde 3150 teaches Government. Here he assists David Woody on his tax forms. . ... .mu'lvh n.N The Class That Plays Together, Stays Together ttCo-ed PEI! Youtve got to be kiddinglt, exclaimed a shocked junior class. nN0 way! some yelled. ttOh n0, moaned another. The initial fear for the girls was that the guys would play too rough for them. The guys were disappointed because they felt like they wouldnt be able to play as rough as they might like. But this problem was solved by intermixing the teams with an even number of girls and guys, twith 20 girls and 9 guys it was done as evenly as possiblel Both girls and guys par- ticipated in basketball, volleyball, hockey and bombardment held in the gym. When the weather turned warmer the class marched outside to play a few games of softball. The guys were then able to separate themselves from the girls long enough to enjoy a few weeks of swimming at the YMCA. One popular sport that the whole class enjoyed was bowling at Cherokee Lanes on South Camp- bell. But as the year drifted to an end the juniors began to realize just how much they were going to miss each other and the Co-ed P.E. only served to bring the class a few steps closer together. 1m 4020,44?- Upper middle Junior boys play a rough game of hockey, which once resulted in four stitches to Matt Vienhageis right eye. Upper right Pa trick Kappleman looks puzzled over what to do with such a heavy bowling ball. Lower left David Woody goes for a strike while David Love becomes disgusted with another gutterball. Lower center Junior girls en, gage in a game of strenuous hockey. For the girls, delense was the name of the game Above Releasing excess energy David H311 and Matt Vienhage. compete to see who is stronger. The gym was used by 811 the students at SCHS for shooting baskets, studying or staying out of the cold. Above right Keeping the cafeteria clean is very important as Ms. Tucker explains to the freshmen boys that they W171 have to pickup after themselves. Right Spending a quiet moment together Barbara Trimble and Sean Hyde relax in the sun before returning to afternoon classes. Far right Having a good time was What lunch is .211 about, Clay Smith proves this as he enjoys himself playing frisbee. FreeyTime - a Special Time 11:57 11:58 11:59 . HFinally the bell! , shouted many students as they dashed out of their class rooms and headed ,for the' cafeteria. This'was usuallyithe way lunch period began for many students at SCHS. Though there - were a few students who studied in the library or sat in the gym or on the mall, they made up for lost time as they talked' with friends; Lunch time also brought out many students athletic abilities with a basketball or even a frisbee; Though some students didn,t play the games; it took some quick maneuvering on their part as they had to dodge both the frisbee and .. the boys who played basketball in the gym. Everyone knew that when that noon time bell rang it was free time, but keeping the students in line was important. This was the job fOr four teachers, Mr. Don Meirick, Mrs. Joyce Pinnell, Mr. Jim Horton and Ms Jan Tucker. Patrolling the mall was Mr. 'Meirickis job, and usually be got involved in some of our games. Mrs. Pinnell and Mr. Horton patrolled inside the school building; Mr. Horton in the gym and Mrs. Pinnell in the front hall, as she usually kept a small group of studehts company. And last of all, Ms Tucker took on the cafeteria. 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Far lower left Individualized help by Mr. Meirick marks one of his outstanding qualities as a teacher. Lower left During individual work time at the end of the period not everyone works alone. Below Jeff Driscoll and Matt Vienhage cram just before an important test. V .11 ! I i . v sung, ....x .V-A-Q yam J ournalists Have the Spirit t The newspaper was really coming together? an- nounced Molly Gimson. There were many procedures involved in as- sembling the paper: re- search, writing, editing, typing and layout. Time was also a major factor to the newspaper staff. It was important to get the news out before it became old. Newspaper class was also a self-disciplined class. ttWe werentt forced or pushed by Mrs. Newton, to get the paper out. We wanted to? added Janine Harmon. The uniqueness of the newspaper class was 'the fact that such a small group of students have done so much work and started out at the begin- ning of the year with no previous knowledge of newspaper organization or assembly. The newspaper success was partly due to the fact of a new teacher, Mrs. Margaret Newton, who taught here in 1964-65 while a senior at SMS. BS in Education, Latin, Spanish and also an MA in English Mrs. New- ton was very much qualified for teaching. ttI wanted to come back here and teach because of the family atmospheref con- fessed Mrs. Newton, ttThe teachers and students were treated very well. Shakespeares and Charles Dickens,s Homes were but a few of the places Mrs. Newton Visited while in England, with foreign lan- guage students from SMS as well as some Springfield- ians. ttThe trip was for professional enrichment as well as pleasure? stated Mrs. Newton. 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Far left Brigitte Baker concem tretes on her work, While Kathleen Griesemer worries about her hair. Lower center The general business class I ' 'tquielb' listening to one of man v lectures given by Airs. Pinnell about the c apter. Left David Eek relaxes utter a hard class in general huwnem while working on his pmjer'r, The halls were alive with the sounds of music di- rected by Mr. Mike Kern with new band and cho- rus programs at- SCHS. Some of SCHS,s best vocalists and instrumen- talists added their talents to a wide variety of events which had never been done before. Both groups participated in Masses, the Christmas and spring concerts as well as the district meets and television programs on Tele Cable. The band also performed at sports events and Home and School meetings. The sixth period chorus ..-, .7 .- n-u-c. v-qmw The Halls Are Alive with the Sound of Music was comprised of juniors and seniors. They were accompanied at concerts by the early bird chorus which practiced at 7:80 a.m. every morning. This group consisted of fresh- men and sophomores. Many of the students had never sung in a chorus before and found it was not as easy as they thought. Senior Steve Quinn commented iiThe class was harder than I thought because you real- ly have to concentrate on your part while singing the song? The SCHS band which meets during second peri- od is mostly freshmen with a few upper class- men. This year's band was really two bands in one. Besides the concert band, a revised jazz band performed at the basket- ball games and benefit shows. Mr. Kern ex- plained ttI was really impressed by the time the students put in to the jazz hand because there was much out-of-school time given up by the students? Both the band and the chorus specialized in pop and spiritual music at their concert productions. KM; EPA eat Top Center For the first time ever the pep band provided halftime entertainment at the football games. Lower center The second per- iod band tackles a new arran- gement conducted and Written by Mr. Kern. Lower left Wh1'1e preparing for the spring concert the aIto and soprano sections of the sixth period chorus concentrated on a diffYCUIt number. Upper right The chorus and band hold joint concerts for parents and friends, to Person Twelve strong years of teaching Communication to students has been built inside of Jan Tucker. This Speech I teacher and her class of freshman gathered in room number two of the 01d Freshman building during seventh period, to learn how to communicate with one another, to debate, and practice speaking. Miss Tucker introduced her material from a book, Person To Personh, which she had www.mmwwvm, t ' x X 6 A .V -., , ...h.-....-...--At-a-h a... tion previously used at junior high, high school, and college levels, but she adapted the curriculum to be appropriate for each class. Why does Miss Tucker enjoy teaching this class? She stated, iiI enjoy seeing the students in- crease their communica- skills? Teaching Speech I to Freshmen, could help them in future high school classes, to deliver speeches and oral reports in front of class. Se ven th Period Tea ch ers and Classes Horton, Jim Geometry Hyde, William - Government Meirick, Don - Con- sumer Math Moncber, English 1 Steve - PinneII, Joyce - Act counting Tucker, Janice - Speech 1 Upper center Bill Dilday con- centrates on his debate test. He had the best record of any freshmen competing in speech tournaments. Upper right Thanh Doa poses in the library where she is often found working on her speeches. She had the highest average in her speech class. Far lower left James Parham gives an expert speech on roller skates as part of his required demonstration speech. Lower center Ms Tucker is not often found at her desk as she looks over debate briefs during her preparation period. .0 h't'V91y; . unnuu j,cu.uon4l$g 't 1.: I i q -,.... -n awww- 4P? . .Ew . m t , ....-;-..... ----- eft ' r- Leaning Toward The Future College in the future may no longer guarantee one a job, but experience now has become a very impor- tant part of the employ- ment field. Some students at SCHS were receiving this experience at Graff Area Vocational Technical Center. ttGoing to Vo-Tech is a good head start for future experi- ence,,, explained Mrs. Collier, our school Coun- cilor. uVo-Tech in- troduces you better to the real world? agreed Greg Cherry, a second year student at the vocational technical school. Vo-Tech enrollment from SCHS was high in the 1980-81 school year, with eleven students participating in afternoon classes of: welding, nursing, auto mechanics, commercial arts, multi-occupations course, computer pro- gramming, sheet metal, conservation, and wood- working. The stereotype of tta place to go to school and mess aroundi, was quickly leaving Vo-Tech, because it was an educa- tional school to learn a trade and was just as difficult as any other academic oriented school. Students from area high schools made up the classes at Vo-Tech bring- ing individuals together to work and enjoy them- selves, was yet another characteristic of the school. The classes werenit just book work, but actually getting out and working in the field they were being trained. For most of the students, half of the class was devoted to the book and the other half was learned through experience, which is the best way to become prepared for the future. f, i: v ri I; i ii I, 80 Upper right Second year welding student, Marc Manczuk, demon- strates his latest techniques to Tom Weiss, a first year student. Above Having just removed the Vises Mark Bertalott checks to be sure the legs on his wine rack are secure. Far right In Conservation class Linda Spielman examines the terrarium for plants used for erosion prevention. Lower right Linda also arrives early for her classroom work in Conserva- tion. Right The instructor inspects Marc and Tomis welding blocks that take skill and time to make without mistakes. Marc was proud of his record of straight Ais and n0 absences or tardies in two years of Welding class. a mrwtu Back Bringing Tradition ttI really enjoyed it. I liked the much needed break in the everyday school routineW, ex- plained Kathleen Griesmer after she was asked about Mini-Week in The Spirit. Mini-Week was a program that was reinstated by Sister Ray- nald. Joe Sisto helped organize Mini-Week along with the committee which consisted of Ms. Tucker, Mr. Meaney, and Sister Mary Jane Slaney. The organization took two months, and the result was that the students could ' choose from 27 activities. During the week of March 16-19, students could choose to participate in three ac- tivities, two in the morn- ing and one in the after- noon. Activities varied from rifle safety, to golf, to powder puff mechanics tfor girls onlyL and to many others. The most popular course was aer- obics. Senior Marianne Jones expressed, ttI really enjoyed my childbirth class, it was very excit- ingft Mini-Week only proved that learning can be enjoyable. Courses Ta ught During Mini- Week Aerobics Modern Dance Outdoors Activities Childbirth Class RaquetbaII Wood Carving Photography Rifle Safety Leather Works Macrame Crochet Powder Puff Mechanics Golf Sign Language Tumbling Gymnastics Soccer Bridge Board Game Cooking Upper left David Hall and Tricia Taylor pose on a sculp- ture in Park Central Square. The photography class with cameras and film supplied by Ozark Camera practiced Class- room theory downtown. Upper right During the Mini Course Outdoors Activities class the students learn about biking, canoeing and backpacking. Here Mr. Andrew Saunders and Patrick Kappelman try to put up a tent during the backpack- ing session, While other studen ts observe, Lower left An instructor, Mr. Paul Hook from Jeremiahis Trading Post assists Ellen Lee and Patrick Kappelman in putting up a tent during the Outdoors Activities class. Lower right Showing the students different pieces of equipment for backpacking, Paul Hook shoves a 12 foot sleeping bag in its bag. T . Sitting in a hot air bal- loon way up in the sky, you could imagine how quiet and still everything would be. The SCHS library was comparable to that silence. It was the new library moved from upstairs to the Band room. It created more space for classrooms and allowed an atmosphere Upper right Sophomore Bruce Rippee gets a turn to use the computer. Many students found the computer very challenging and fun. Center left Man y students used the library for quiet reading and studying during lunch. Lower left John Spring, Development Director at Quincy Notre Dame High School, ex- plains the formation of a Development Program Silence f for quiet study. The library was adequate for most references and had very complete sec- tions in English and Religion. ttIt was a good place to get quick infor- mation and had excellent sourcesf stated senior Andy Trusevich. Sr. Mary Jane Slaney always kept to the Springfield Catholic School Board and other interest- ed parishioners. Lower center Freshman Angela Gray and Mary BingIe use the library to assist them in their first year of high schooI. Lower right Sister Mary Jane Slaney was in charge of the library. She worked to maintain silence and improve the stan- dards of the library system. or Study the library under close surveillance as she quietly made her rounds, check- ing on books, plants, and students. The library was also used for extra-curricular ac- tivities. The computers, micro-fish and magazines always attracted many students. The library was used for student and adult meetings such as Student Council, Booster Club, Home and School, and for guest speakers. The new'library had been very efficient and lived up to those expectations intended. O Of i WIM .9 a! it u 4 . s i 1 a J 3 s 86 many of the last day of school at the Awards Assembly. After very brief class periods to hand in text books and wind up the school year, the student body and even many new graduates gathered in the gym for the presentation of the academic and activity awards. Below is the complete list of those awards and order in which they were presented. Highest Average in: Religion 1 - Jane Taylor Religion 2 - Rita Fenske Regligion 3 - Julie Griesemer Religion 4 - Ed Rippee English 1 - Jane Taylor English 2 - Brad Quinn English 3 - Ellen Lee English 4 - Ed Rippee Geography - Jane Taylor Government - Julie Griesemer World History - Rita Fenske American History - John Jabusch Psychology - Gayla Dreyer Speech 1 - Jane Taylor Speech 2 - Gayla Dreyer Drama - Sharon Bramer General Science - Keith VanRhein Biology 1 - Rita Fenske Biology 2 - John Jabusch Chemistry - Sean Hyde Art 1 - Craig Kleithermes Art 2 - Stacie Sheridan General Business - Julie Griesemer Accounting '- John Jabusch Typing - Brad Quinn Business Law - Trish Healey Pre-Algebra - Mary Bingle Programming - Diane Hagenhoff Algebra 1 - Keith VanRhein Algebra 2 - Becky Rempe Consumer Math - Angela Hyde Geometry - Ann Jabusch Honors Given to. . . Advanced Math - John Jabusch Home Economics 1 - Jane Taylor Foods - Nancy Hall Clothing - Teresa Kutz Contemporary Living - Vince Berg Spanish 1 - Kathleen Griesemer Spanish 2 - Brad Quinn Latin 1 - Joan Lee Drivers, Education - Angela Hyde Band - Linda MacDougall Chorus - Vito Sisto Newspaper - Dan Bowen Photography - David Exline Yearbook - Ellen Lee Scholarship Certificates Highest Average for Class: Jane Taylor Ann Jabusch 8: Rita Fenske Julie Griesemer John Jabusch ACTIVITY CERTIFICATES Student Council: President - Sharon Bramer Vice President - Steve Berberich Secretary - Virginia Miederhoff Treasurer - Sean Hyde National Honor Society President - Mike Dailey Vice President - Sean Hyde Secretary - Julie Griesemer Treasurer - Tricia Taylor Irish Player of the Year: Renee Thornton Outstanding Actor: Brigitte Baker Outstanding Crew Person: Jeff Driscoll Unsung Hero: Angela Ginger Theatre Activities for the Year Outstanding Involvement: Marilyn Quintus The Outstanding Sophomore Citizen of SCH who attended the Sophomore Pilgrimage: Rita Fenske Chess Club: Brian Carroll Sean Hyde Mike Dailey Andy Trusevich John Jabusch Rgx Mathematics Certificates: SMSU Math Relays: Joe Griesemer Andy Trusevich Craig Kliethermes Brad Quinn Hang Bui Mike Manczuk Mike Donelson Brian Carroll David Rempe Steve Berberich Mike Vienhage Bart Rehagen Chin Pham Lisa Schroeder Loan Tran Kevin Eck Becky Rempe Thomas Bramer Matt Vienhage Rocky Gambon David Woody Matt Gassel Robin Robinson Algebra 1 Team Event 2nd Place: David Holtmann Jane Tylor Erik VanRhein Keith VanRhein Algebra 2 Team Event 3rd Place: David Eek Julie Griesemer Tricia Taylor Thanh Doa Trigonometry Team Event 2nd Place: Mike Dailey Sean Hyde John Jabusch Ed Rippee Business Certificates of Proficiency: Accounting - Grade A: Dan Bowen Mike Dailey Sean Hyde John Jabusch Ed Rippee Typing: Rita Fenske - 58Wsm Carol Hall - 55wsm Rick Horton - 50Whn Ann Jabusch - 61wsm Craig Kliethermes - SOWsm Brad Quinn - 52whm Jenny Simpson - 53wsm Bruce Rippee - 54wsm John Thornton - 55wsm Diane Tucker - 55wsm Music Certificates: John Phillip Sousa Award: John Jabusch Outstanding Vocal Award: Nancy Hall Band Letter Awards: Keith VanRhein Ann Jabusch Becky Rempe Michelle Giboney Carl Wade Kit Bynum Joe Howard David Holtmann Erik VanRhein John Jabusch Matt Vienhage Perfect Attendance K: Punctuality: Rocky Gambon Chin Pham David Rempe Nheim Ta Loan Tran Steve Urban Medal Awards: Highest Average for Four Years: Religion - Ed Rippee English - Ed Rippee Social Studies - John Jabusch Dramatics - Jeff Driscoll Yearbook - Ronny Michael Science - Sean Hyde Business - John Jabusch Mathematics - John Jabusch Band - John Jabuach Home EC. - Nancy Hall American Legion: Boys State - David Eck Girls State - Julie Griesemer RT. French Co. Home Economics Awards: Laura Castillon Appreciation Award: Ann Meese and Robert Meaney People A new breed of students entered the doors of our school this year. With the relatively small class sizes it goes to show that its not always quantity that counts . . . itls quality! The school sported many interesting and talented people. Especially in the freshman class, with their roller skating James Parham, soccer playing Mike Dressler, whose interest led to the first SCHS soccer team. Award winners were Michelle Giboney and Carl Wade in music performances. Not many classes have two sets of identical twins. Mary and Martha Bingle and Keith and Erik VanRhein kept their teachers confused almost all year long. The sophomore class had been the largest class in recent years. A very athletic, not to mention artistic class they would set a precedent for classes to follow. Jennifer Simpson captured a iil rating in District Competition in piano. Leslie Baker mixed her schoolwork with A New Breed dancing; Steve Clifton raced bicycles and Lesia Lugge won racquetball tournaments after school and on weekends. The juniors were the top academic class. They were a close group and united when things needed to be done. After the untimely death of Dave Woody,s father, the class became even closer. The juniors always managed to have a good time, but planning prom, dances, and trips kept them busy. The seniors were preparing to start a new kind of life away from high school. They were all special people, leaders of the school and they had a unique way of making school fun. The seniors saw many of their friends and classmates come and go over the years, but they just stuck together to have a great time at the lake on their trip and made it to the ultimate goal GRADUATION! 88 Top left Freshmen CaraI Wade and Thomas Bramer try their hand at an orange Mandarin 381811 in a demonstration for speech 01835. Top right Juniors Dave Woody, Steve Berberich, Bart Rehagen, and Senior Zave Keith assisted Mr. Jim Hays on the schooIie rooftop. Cleaning the roof of trash was ant of work. Bottom left Assemblies are a frequent occurrence, especiaIIy at the beginning of the year in order to raise the spirit of the student body. Bottom right Seniors Laura CastilIon, Nancy HaII, Robin Robinson, and John Jabusch relax and joke around during lunch before the start of fifth period. , , 7-..,v Aw; a--e. ,,......g....-.. Freshmen The freshmen newcomers were full of feelings of uncertainty, excite- ment, and the fear of not knowing what to expect during the transition from grade school to high school. The first activity of the year was the Freshmen Mixer Dance on September 6, which helped over- come the anxieties. ltI was very nervous about going to the mixer? explained Larissa Katzfey, tibut when I got there I felt really welcome? At the beginning of the year the freshmen were very noticeable, not Start Journey to 84 ',i only because of their large class MW, but were often seen carrying all their books, giggling, and coming early to class. liFor my first year of high school, I feel like live already done a lot of growing up? confided Mike Vienhage. Unfortunately, tradition held out and the freshmen were still last'in the lunch line at the close of the year, but they had definitely changed. The nervous giggling had died down, they no longer carried all of their books, and some were tardy more than once. llOver this Tap left Angela Gray, Vice president; Suzanne ScheII, Secretary Keith VanRhein, Treasurer; Dan Ponder, President; and Mary Bingle and Michelle Giboney, Student Council Representatives are the freshmen class officers. Top center Waiting for the Imagination Factory to begin creates tension for Ray Liermarm. Imagination Factory is a production given by SCHS students for chiIdren. Bottom left Taking a break from Latin studies, Danny CharIes laughingly jokes at the camera. Top right Beth MichaeI, Dana McCIain, Michelle Giboney, Joan Lee, AngeIa Ginger, Mary BingIe show their spirit as they were introduced at the powder puff assembly. school year I have learned the ways of high school, theorized Matt Gassel. ltIths a lot different than grade school. You are more on your own? ilThe only thing that keeps me going, is knowing senior year will finally come around. That,s what Pm looking forward tof, declared an exasperated Danny Charles. The class of 1985 looked forward to their journey together and the time when they could no longer be called ttnewcomers, but sophomores. 1 Carlos Alcancia Eric Atwell Julie Beatty Martha Bingle Mary Bingle Marc Braeckel Thomas Bramer Kit Bynum Danny Charles Bill Dilday Charlie Donegan Mike Dressler Kathy Fassero Martha Francka Rocky Gambon Matt Gassel Michelle Giboney Angela Ginger Angela Gray David Holtmann Ben Horton Larissa Katzfey Ray Liermann Joan Lee John Lein ang Dana Mc lain Beth Michael Thuy Nguyen Luke Nixon Imelda Ong James Parham Chin Pham Scott Plowman Dan Ponder David Rempe Suzanne Schell Robert Schroeder Joe Scovell Glenn Swisher Nhiem Ta Jane Taylor Laurie Tune Erik VanRhein Keith VanRhein Mike Vienhage Carl Wade Sybillia White Not pictured: Tony . Crisamore 92 I Freshmen Vary In Interests Dashing through the mall as the bell beginning fifth period rang, one could usually catch a glimpse of Chin Pham, Nhiem Ta, and Thuy Nguyen as they ran to class. These girls wished to become nuns and lived in the Missionary Sisters of Mary, Queen of the World, convent next to the freshman building, on campus. Nhiem Ta, previous to 1975, resided in Saigon, Vietnam. Her hobbies included reading, roller skating, and listening to both American and Vietnamese music. ttI like Saigon, exclaimed Nhiem, ttbut I like it here in Springfield, alsof, After leaving Saigon, Vietnam, Chin Pham and her family lived in New Orleans, Louisiana; they then moved to Springfield. ttI like SCHS better because everyone is so kind to each other? admitted Chin, ttat my other school, there was often fighting? Thuy Nguyen was from Lai Thiem, Vietnam. Before coming to Spring- field, she lived in Kansas City, Missouri. Thuy had a confession to make when she said, itI like SCHS, but not at much as St. Josephs in Kansas CityW Mike Dressler has played soccer since he was in the second grade. Commenting about his participa- tion in the sport, Mike revealed, I would like to play as well as PeleWa worldwide known soccer playerl. Running drills and scrimmaging for 30 to 45 minutes a day helped Mike work toward his goal. He played on a National Soccer League team called the Busch Garden Soccer team. His positions included center half and forward. Mike tried out for the league while he attended the Mid-American Soccer Camp at Maryville College in St. Louis, Missouri. Athletics were also the hobbies of two other Unique freshmen. To many, ttHey Mary! Or are you Marthaiw, was often heard. Though Mary and Martha Bingle are identical twins, their talents varied. Martha found gymnastics challeng- ing, and Mary worked to keep up with her cross-crountry running. Itls different having a twin, sometimes fun, but confusing? Martha explained ttIf a friend comes up and asks if Pm Mary or Martha, I say, Tm Maryt then they pass by Mary and say, tHi Martha, and Mary says, Tm Mary? then they get confused all overltt Teachers were another story. To save uncertainty Mary explained, ttThey put us on opposite sides of the roomft With over 40 in the class, freshmen varied in their interests and hob- bies. But one thing remained the same, they made it through the first year of high school and are journeying to open new doors athletically and academically. Top cen ter Charlie Donegan 3 humor wasn ht impaired even with the hardship of a brain tumor. Goofi'ng around With Mr. Moncher proved this to many. Top right Una ware of the camera, Mike Dressler practices his soccer skiIIs in the gym at lunch. Lower left Mary and Martha BingIe are one of two sets of twins in the student body of SCHS. Lower right Thuy Nguyen, Chin Pham, Thanh Doa ta sophomore, and Nhiem Ta demonstrate a native Vietnamese dance for 8 Speech I class. I Ii 1 lit E 1 94 A feeling of uncertainty was no longer a symptom of the so- phomores, instead it was replaced by a feeling of excitement and adventure. Knowing that they were one step closer to becoming seniors made many of them hold their heads higher. To start the year, the sophomore class worked together to construct a football team to represent them in the girls powderpuff football games. Their hard work and pride helped to contribute to their Victory over the juniors. In order to help raise money for SCHS, the sophomore class jumped out ahead in money earnings for the magazine drive. They brought in $2,580.76 0f the gross $5,635.77 collected. In appreciation for their great interest and participation, an ice cream party was held in their behalf. Stacie Sheridan was the top salesperson with $570. The most unique aspect of the sophomores was that they could all get together and.d0 something as a class, but they could still enjoy each other separately because everyone was so close to each other. One personis friend was anotherts. On Their Way Right A new sophomore who entered SCHS during the final quarter is Sean Courtney from Billings. Far right We donit often see David Exline with such a great smile. He should be happy; his contributions in track and photography have made this a better school. Below The sophomore class officers are Eddie Meiderhoff, Representative; Leslie Baker, Secretary; Angela Hyde, President; Rita Fenske, Vice President; Stacie Sher- idan, Representative; and Jenny Simpson, Treasurer. Lower left The sophomore girls , powderpuff football team pose for a Victory photo With the coaches Bruce Rippee, Clay Smith, and Paul BingIe. Leslie Baker Anne Berberich Tom Bertalott Paul Bingle Bert Bohanan Hang Bui Susan Bynum Steve Clifton Thanh Doa Mike Donelson Kevin Eck David Exline Rita Fenske Glenn Gray Joe Griesemer Carol Hall Rick Horton Angela Hyde Ann Jabusch Tom Johanningmeier Craig Kliethermes Teresa Kutz Dianne Liermann Lesia Lugge Mike Manczuk Eddie Meiderhoff Chris Otradovec Janis Prewitt Brad Quinn Bruce Rippee Jennifer Roberts Robert Schatz Vicki Schell Stacie Sheridan Jennifer Simpson Clayton Smith Theresa Tasset John Thorton Loan Tran Barb Trimble Diane Tucker Jenny Tvetene Steve Urban Ann Vienhage Mark Wood John Wooldridge OI 96 Uniqueness Adds Spice The students spotlighted on this page added their own special contributions that made the soph- omore class so different from the others. Morning, afternoon and evening prayers and daily Mass would probably be a difficult lifestyle for most of us, but for six of our girls, Thuy Nguyen, Chin Pham, Nhiem Ta, Loan Tran, Hang Bui, and Thanh Doa this had become their life. Recreation was not movies and dating, but community singing, outdoor games, and caring for their yard. Why did they live in this manner. All six girls were itaspir- ants to the religious life? Viet- namese girls who feel a calling from God must leave their homes and live in a convent for approximately three to four years. If found worthy, they are then accepted as pos- tulants to begin intensive training Top center Clay Smith, interested in other sports, tries his hand at frisbee. Tap right Loan Tran, Hang Bui, and Thanh Doa find time to break away from their studies in the library. Right Many miles had been logged on this bike in Muscular Dystrophy Marathons, ridden by Steve Clifton. Right cen ter Hitting a ball against the wall may sound silly, but Lesia Lugge enjoys the game, racquetball. Far right Starting his career early Bruce Rippee practices his talent on the mini- computer located in the school library. and preparations for a life commit- ment to God. Learning how to play raquetball on her own at Spalding Raquetball Club almost four years ago, Lesia Lugge has been able to win tournaments against people who have played as long or longer than she. uI play raquetball for a lot of different reasons, but probably the two most important are that the game is fun and I love the competition.,, With a warm welcome, Clay Smith entered SCHS as a sophomore. Coming from a very large school in Wichita, Kansas. Clay was asked what he liked most about SCHS, ttI like the size of SCHS and ap- preciate the way that everyone cares for each other and sticks together. Not having had much experience with acting, Bruce Rippee was surprised when he was asked to take one of the male leads in this years musical. Encouraged by his brother, Bruce received the con- fidence to tryout andperform. ttI am having fun. This is a blastW He commented about rehearsals. Bruce doesntt plan to take his acting career past high school, but was interested in becoming a computer programmer. The past three years Steve Clifton has been riding bicycles in mara- thons to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. In two categories: long distance and racing, Steve has brought in a total of $1,800. He has never received a money prize for himself, but has won seven trophies, three bikes, and two skateboards. Different though they were, the sophomores were very much a vital part of the school. l , ya: v- vv 4 -.v..-....4..--k,..v--quu- . .7 WW ..- .4 Fund Raising Takes Time It seemed that the only thing juniors did all year long was to try and raise money, money, money for Prom, Prom, Prom. For example: seven-thirty a.m. hot, splattered grease, smokey ovens, dirty dishes all describe the aftermath of a pancake breakfast the juniors had on Sunday, January 25 at St. Agnes School cafeteria from 8:00 to 1:00, 98 pm. After six long hours the place was clean and tired smiles were evidence of pride felt by many, especially as more money was raised for prom expenses. The free food was greattt replied David Hall. Other fund-raising activities were getting the school together for dances, the frustrations of running the concession stand at all home basketball games and organizing bake sales to settle the ttafter church munchies? ttI felt, working to raise money for Prom helped to unite our class? stated David Eck. With all their honors and spirit it was amazing that they came from the smallest class in the school . . . the juniors. Top far left Junior Gaile Loonsfoot Hashes a sarcastic smile while rushing to 01855. Top left Having a Iot of responsibilities are the junior class officers: secretary, Dionne Firmin; president, Diane Hagenhoflj Vice- president, Trish Healey; representative, David H811; treasurer, Matt Vienhage; representative, Bart Rehagen. Lower far left David H311 seems engrossed in an assembly while David Woody and Pa trick KappeIman find something 9156 to do. Lower center The Pancake Breakfast! Almost every junior works hard to make the best Prom. Lower right With the cooperation of the Booster Club juniors make a lot of money through the concession stand. Brigitte Baker Steve Berberich Mike Bettlach Vicky Bohanan Debbie Collins Gayla Dreyer David Eck Dionne Firmin Molly Gimson Julie Griesemer Kathleen Griesemer Diane Hagenhoff David Hall Janine Harmon Trish Healey Patrick Kappelman Ellen Lee Gail Loonsfoot - David Love Monica Quintus Bart Rehagen Becky Rempe Lisa Schroeder Tricia Taylor Matt Vienhage Amy Wand David Woody Not pictured: Norina Hook Kristine Wasinger Top far left With her evil eye, Tricia Taylor, alias Herm , trots into homeroom. Juniors were the only class altogether in one homeroom. Top right Janine Harmon gets involved in one of her stories, which usually turn out to be funny. Lower center Wit and sarcasm are a specialty of David H811. Along with his strange faces, these qualities won him the nickname eSpqzei Center right Julie Griesemer horses around a favorite pastimd While poking fun at her dislocated elbow. Lower right Giving the camera bis 'emean Ioo , David Woody gets caught by surprise. 100' A Class . of Friends. 9 Juniors . . . caught in the middle. . Almost seniors, but not quite there. Just like every other- class the juniors were special. gI liked the way our class was so close to each other. Wewere all good friends and we did a lot together? explained Becky Rempe. The juniors made the best of their year by planning activities such as 'class parties, class Masses, and going to games only to eat out afterwards. At a class barbecue late in the year disaster struck the junior .class as Julie Griesemer explained, I think I better leave the hurdling to the track field, instead of class pai'tiesf, who showed her sincerity with a dis- located elbow. The juniors were the only lucky class to have co-ed gym which brought lots of enthusiasm to the class. tlI thought it was fun to find out it took the guys longer to get dressed and out to the gym than the girls, laughed Gayle Dreyer. . ----. -vv --wg..n-.u.m g This yearls senior class was ready to g i get out into the world and on their 3 own. uWetve waited a long time? Sharon Bralner sighed, llbut it a e seems like these past four years ; have all gone so fastft Preparing for It graduation and having fun during ' their final year of high school kept them pretty busy. .1 The seniors were a very unique 4 class, having developed various l H techniques to make schoOl exciting :f and spontaneous. More students attended the vocational technical school than ever before. Having diverse interests, the class was usually divided about the direction in which they were going. Many seniors felt that the only time the'class was united was during the football season. tlAlmost all the guys in the class played, and the girls came to the games to show their support. That,s the only time during the year that we were really together? commented senior 7 . w'h'EKf'; . W, ' -- 't-.a ---u.. wry em . Look Out World! Ronny Michael. Many of them enjoyed driving trucks and going to 199, others wanted to play sports, some would rather study, and a few managed to do all of these things. But whatever the seniors enjoyed doing, they seemed to have one thing in common - they were going to miss all their friends at school, although they were ready to try life without high school and meet new and different people. Top left Un Winding during Junch kept man y seniors busy. Ed Rippee caught Laura CastiIIon, Marianne Jones, and Virginia Meiderhoff in action. Top right Senior exchange student, Luis Perez came to our 5011001 to learn and improve his Eninsh Ianguage. He is a graduate from a Catholic high 5012001 in Guatemala. Bottom left Senior Caronn Fago aimlesst walks to 01855, WhiIe Marinn Quintus and Donna Schatz are detained by Mr. Meaney. Bottom right Ruth Lawrence, Luis Perez, Andy Trusevicb, and Donna Schatz found the new 1ibrary a big help during their final year of study. Regina Beatty Vince Berg Mark Bertalott Dan Bowen Sharon Bramer Brian Carroll Laura Castillon Mike Dailey Jeff Driscoll Carolyn Fago Kevin Haik Nancy Hall Joe Howard Sean Hyde John Jabusch Marianne Jones Zave Keith Ruth Lawrence Linda Lugge Linda MacDougall Marc Manczuk Ron Michael Virginia Meiderhoff Steve Quinn Marilyn Quintus Ed Rippee Donna Schatz Randy Schell Vito Sisto Linda Spielman Rita Swisher Renee Thornton Andy Trusevich Kelly Verfurth Tom Weiss Not pictured: Greg Cherry Robin Robinson Luis Perez We Honor Graduates Senior Trip remained only a memory. Exams completed. An- nouncements all sent out. Gradua- tion clothes bought. Mortarboards tried on for the tenth time. Tuesday morning, May 19 at 8:30 am was the first time to put on the caps and gowns and process as a graduating class. The occasion was the school Mass celebrated by Fr. Dan Drinan of the Ecumenical Center at SMSU with the student body in atten- dance. Fr. Danls homily was so appropriate for the graduates as he talked about fears and joys of this transitional period of life. He was humorous and thought provoking as he related many of his feelings fifteen years earlier when he was a graduate. Following Mass the seniors took off their caps and gowns and took off for the cafeteria. The mothers of the class along with Mrs. Margaret Collins and her staff prepared a scrumptious breakfast of scrambled eggs, sliced ham, orange juice, assorted rolls fresh from the oven, fried potatoes, coffee and milk. After breakfast Sr. Raynald assist- ed by the senior sponsors, Mr. Moncher and Mrs. Meese distribut- ed momentos. One more activity before a free afternoon - practice for the big nights. So for about an hour details were worked out and rehearsed for Baccalaureate and Graduation. One could feel the tension begin to mount as the end grew so much nearer. Upper right To the words of Holy Hon Holy the graduates show reverence as they raise their voices in song. Lower left By the Iooks of the empty pIates Tom Weiss and Kevin Haik reaIIy chowed down the Senior Breakfast. Below Fr. Dan Drinans ttAmens added a special emphasis to the SchooI Mass. Lower right SmaII composites of the senior class as well as other memorailia were presented to each graduate by Sr. RaynaId. 106 t ., - -s, .,,.-.-w...-.- m Weekend of Togetherness ttMilk is a natural, quoted many seniors after their trip to Cape Fair on Table Rock Lake. All the seniors agreed that the trip was a huge success. The class, usually separat- ed in their ways, really pulled together to make it the best possible. Many people felt that the seniors wouldnt be able to plan a trip that would run so smoothly. But after extensive preparing and planning, which included a garage sale and carwash, the class was finally ready. At 9:45 am. on Friday, April 25, the Upper right The seniors 211 gather for a group photo at the end of their weekend of togetherness. Lower far left Joe Howard does what he can with a slightly warm can of barbecued beans. Lower left Canoeing was a favorite of Linda Spielmants as she instructs Linda Lugge and Jeff DriscoII. Lower right The girls have the last laugh as no one thought they could set up their tents by themselves. Lower center The water was cold but Marianne Jones and Nancy Hall needed their baths after a night of sleeping outside with the bugs. seniors gathered at SCHS and were off on their weekend extravaganza. Friday consisted of setting up camp, swimming and fishing. After the sun went down and things began to cool off, everyone enjoyed a large ice cold refreshment. Saturday brought more swimming and fishing and just good ole, relaxation. Some went back to civilization for food and supplies. Sunday was the final day of the trip. Some stayed for a picnic, while others visited houseboats owned by WV some of the students families. Before leaving, a bit of cleaning had to be done. Mr. Jerry Verfurth and Mr. Louis Griesemer organized the big clean-up and were chaperones for the trip. It was a fun weekend enjoyed by all, and a fine way to close out the school year. This yearts non-school sponsored senior trip will be something to look back on and be proud of, mostly because the seniors made it work, together. xx ti ' .- $ .$$mn n Mr , . +waxwm K DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD-CAPE GIRARDEAU Congratulations Seniors Bishop Bernard F. 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AUTO - All MAKES a. moons RIPS .W Electric Equipment MAINTENANCE 301253;; W BURGESS-SMITH PAIN T COMPANY Distributors Of Glidden , a I: f. ' . M 'V t??kN.a2f::- Xc ' v Ungugi' 4...... .-......-...... .. .. . , June John Travolta brings about the' western style in his summer hit, itUrban Cow- boyii, a film about a country boy gone city. July President J immy Carter signs the draft bill and by the end of the month, men born from 1960 to 1961 are supposed to sign up. Ronald Reagan makes his way to the Republican pres- idential nomination and chooses George Bush as his running mate. AuguSt John Lennon and Yoko Ono record their first album in five years titled iiDouble 1 Fantasy? 1 Brooke Shields, 15, signs with 1 4 Calvin Klein to pose in their 1 4 jean ad. 1 g! 116 September iiShogunXi a mini-series on NBC starring Richard Cham- berlain, wins huge ratings. Robert Redford makes his directing debut and later receives an academy award for his efforts. October This is the month of John Lennonis birthday. This makes forty for the ex-Beatle. November Election time - the nation is shocked to find a near land- slide election putting Ronald Reagan into office. Only hours into the returns Pre- sident Carter admits defeat. wapbemimgs December Negotiations once again begin to return our hostages from Iran. America is still hopeful even after several unsuccess- ful attempts. John Lennon is shot and killed by a man in New York City; the world cries with grief. January The Reagans move into the White House. Inauguration Day is a lavish affair. On J anuary 20, after 444 days in captivity our American hostages return home. Some say the welcome home receives more publicity that the Inauguration, but who complained? February Horror movies strike like a blow, teens flock to see how gory and scary the next movie will be. March Preppy and punk styles are at an all time high. Topsiders, and blazars are in , just as far out clothes in purple and orange skyrocket. April President Ronald Reagan, our oldest President, is shot in the shoulder after only 100 days in office. A mysterious murderer stalks Atlanta, Georgia killing in- nocent black children. May Pope John Paul II is shot during an audience in St. Petefs Square, the Pope is seriously injured. The assas- sin is caught. Mr. Walter Cronkite of CBS- TV retires and is replaced by Dan Rather. The decision is the talk of the country. Preppy styles are in , Nikes, loafers, and footwear. topsiders are the new style for casual SPRINGFIELD MO. President Carter Visits Springfi'eld before in What many call a landslide election. the elections. Carter was defeated by Reagan 118 Open Doors For many of us, there was a spirit that opened up our world at SCHS. A spirit that seemed to bring us all closer together. The turbulence and rebellion of previous years had at last ceased. Students began to get to know each other, and the administration. People began opening up to each other. Pride, and Irish pride arose for the first time in a long time, a renaissance. Mr. and Mrs. Broekhoven gave birth to a son, Mr. and Mrs. Pinnell were blessed with another boy, and Mr. and Mrs. Saunders welcomed another girl into their home. Mini-units were returned, a school pep band, a new gym roof, a winning season in track, and most importantly, academic excel- lence; these are all bits of renaissance. Doors opened and all it took was the ambition to walk through them. - w-p,-:.-,,.r- -,. .. Top left A time to be alone and find oneself, a new door opened for seIf-discipline. Jeff Driscoll finds time to be alone and think. Top right Working together, as on a football field, and growing together in Christ are two of the main objectives of Springfield Catholic High School. Lower left Mr. Steve Mancher is senior advisor. He is also in charge of all the photography and advertising for the Irish Reerctor Yearbook. Lower right Joy in your presence, a happy Mrs. Broekboven beams at the sight of her new born son, Geoffrey. H... u .- . 1w .- -w.m-v-.-w-n-..-.N . , - - . - ,Zw Ly . , :5; ,. - iwwm' ' -..... H..-N- .. -.. .3, wm H. Top left Mr. Hayes scoops away the snow, leaving a deaf pa th to the doors. Top right SpringIG'eId Ca thoII'c High School, the building with so many doors. Lower left Christ, our symbol of life. Our spirit, opening new doors for us every day of our lives. Knock and it shall be opened; Seek and you shall find? Matthew 120 WAxswoRTH PUBLISHING COMPANY l MARCELINE. MISSOURX Mesa v L v1. 1 u v ,1 lt'w-wnun-c-m-n-q-n' Irish Reflector Staff Students and friends, A yearbook is never an editoris book, it is never a staffls book, nor an advisor,s book. This book, is your book. We, the staff have only recorded in' words and photographs what you, the students, have done. There is a lot of work involved in putting together a yearbook. Everyone on our staff deserves many thank- yous. By working together and helping each other we finished what needed to be completed. Without all your work this book wouldnlt be what it is. Many other people helped us: Bob Linder donated his talent through the Daredevil photographs, Mrs. Newton and the newspaper staff gave us stats and quotes, Mrs. Ann Meese let us use the art and drafting supplies, Bob Lee donated photographs and advice, ithanks Dad for listeningl, and Farrell Anderson, Jim Gabler, Dan Teghtmyer, Warren Hall at Ozark Camera were always there for photographic needs. I thank all of these people, their help was valuable and greatly appreciated. Pd also like to express my gratitude to Mr. Paul Magnin, our Walsworth representative who gave a lot of praise, suggestions, and support. Also thanks to Mr. Moncher and the photography staff; David Exline, Zave Keith, Gayla Dreyer, and Ed Rippee. They had necessary patience with last minute assign- ments. But most of all many thanks to Ms. J an Tucker. As our advisor, Ms. Tucker kept everyone on their toes. Her counsel to the entire staff as well as to me personally, kept us together. And a final thought, Pm grateful to all of you, the students, for patronizing this yearbook. Ellen Lee Editor, 1981 Reflector Photography Staff; Zave Keith, David Exline, Gayla, Dreyer, and Ed Rippee were instrumental in making pictures for yearbook and newspaper. Mr. Steven Moncher was advisor. . .i-..-,-. ,hHa-gm wanm reawgavmi :muu Ms. Jan Tucker - Advisor. First Ms. Tucker taught all the basics of good yearbooking the first quarter. After that, she was our advisor and took care of any problems we had. HIs that chit-chat or is that work? we often heard her say. Ellen Lee - Editor-in-Chief. Ellen was in charge of supervising and the production of the book. She also made all the assignments to the staff for both articles and layouts. She developed the ladder for the book ta page by page memorandum of the booki. Ronny Michael - Layout Editor. Being the most artistic and creative 0f the staff, Ron drew the layout forms for all the sections. Always coming up with new ideas, he advised staff members on how to design and improve their own layouts. Kathleen Griesemer - Copy Editor. Kathleen had to read and proofread everyonels articles. Making all the articles exciting and worth reading was her main objective. Mike Bettlach - Opening, Division, and Closing Editor. Mike co-e ordinated the time and the contents of the book using graphics on the opening and division pages. He had to write copy and select pictures for all his pages. Vince Berg - Student Life Editor. Vince was in charge of recording student activities. Through his pic- tures and copy, he tried to bring the students and their school life alive on paper. Debbie Collins - Sports Editor. Debbiels section recorded the game to game activities of all who were involved in sports and the sport itself, through pictures and copy. Dione Firmin - Academics Editor. Dionne was given the largest section of the book in order to accurately represent the academic curriculum, which has always distinguished our school from any other. Patrick Kappelman - Classes Editor. Patrick had the confusing job of organizing all the class pictures. He had to obtain information about classes, what made them unique and changes that occurred during the year. Andy Trusevich - Assistant. Andy helped the editors with their sections by doing miscellaneous work for them. His intelligence was used for proofreading and editing the articles for Kathleen. Amy Ward - Assistant. Amy helped Patrick with his section by obtaining information and quotes about classes. She also typed and assisted with layouts. Vicky Bohanon - Assistant. V icky helped with typing articles and filing pages and pictures that could be used in certain areas of the book.