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

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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.

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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.