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

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3 x .x ! I t? O LaunUGiQODt$QL TEACHERS: George Abramovitz - BS; Giselle Bilyeu - BA; Sister Mary Raynald Blomer, SSHD - BS, MEd, MS; Sally Brice - BS; Elizabeth Broekhoven - BA, MA; Sister Carla Marie Candella, SSHD - BA, MEd, MA; Rena Coller - BS, MS; Mary Dulle - BS,- Michael Kern - BS; Mary Martin - BS; Steve Moncher - BS,- Margaret Newton - BS, MA; Joyce Pinnell - BS; Freddie Ray - BS; Fred Redd - BS, MS; Andrew Saunders - BS, MA; Sister Mary Shaw, ASC - BS,- Sister Mary Jane Slaney, OSB - BA, BSLS, Eds, EdD, MA, MEd, PhD; Janice Tucker - BS, MA; Roy Vahldick - BS, MS. Faculty 69

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Adults build . for future. ary Martin, Sister Mary Shaw, Mrs. Brice, Freddie Ray, Miss Pat Reilly, Jim Lehar, and David Fleetwood were the new membersjoined the faculty and staff this year. Coach Martin taught physical education. She said, I have enjoyed teaching here because of the faculty's openness and warmth that has been extended to me. Sister Mary Shaw, ASC was head of the Religion Department. Students found that her classes were full of lively discussions. Students learned about Nova Sco- b tia, Canada, her home country. t l a a ' ' n w Mrs. Brice taught Health, Earth ' T 'i l' Science, and Biology 1. She began - , ., , college and teaching after she had . , , ' ' A . ,- w O raised her Children. 1 l' , I W , The new secretary, Pat Reilly, from NYC, kept busy getting to know the students. David Fleetwood and Jim Lehar were the new janitor ancl mainte- nance man as they kept the school in tip-top condition. And after years of coaching at Fair Grove High School, Freddie Ray coached boys basketball here. The faculty of SCHS played a great role in maintaining the unique quality of our fine school. I W Z O T 1 Q I Q i t I 1 ll Mr. Andrew Saunders and Mrs. Sally Brice prepare for science classes. 2l Mrs. Joyce Plnnell and Mrs. Libby Broeknoven teach business and home economics classes. Sl Mrs. Margaret Newton and Mrs. Mary Dulle and Sister Carla Marie all teach languages. In Listening unbelievingly, Mr. George Abramovltz tries to keep an open mind in government and history classes. 5l Tweedle- dee and Tweedle-dum, alias Mr. Roy Vahldick and Mr. Fred Redd, of Mathland clown around in the coachls ollice. 6l Principal Sister Mary Raynald Blomer S.S.H.D. puts her time in perfecting the school. 7l Sister Mary Shaw heads the Religion Department. PAGE 69 The Faculty enjoys a Christmas party. Zl Coaches Mary Martin, Freddie Ray, Fred Redd, and George Abramovitz sport their ball-handling tech- niques. 3 Sister Carla, Sister Shaw, and Mr. Mike Kern all teach Religion. in Mrs. Giselle Bilyeu, Miss Jan Tucker and Mr. Mike Kern make up the Fine Arts Department. 5l Sis- ter - Dr. Mary Jane Slaney holds the library together. 6l Counselor, Mrs. Rena Coller, helps students.

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he coming of a new Bishop was one of the many changes that kept the Administration Staff busy. John Joseph Leibrecht was installed as Bishop of Springfieid-Cape Girar- deau on December 12, 1984. Another important change was the building of the new High School. The planning and fund raising for the new high school was carried out by the Development Board. The Development Board was made up of businessmen and women who volunteered their time to better the Catholic education for the Springfield area. Their original plans were to renovate the old high school, but decided to go full scale and build a new one. The funds came from pledges made by families and were paid over a five to ten year period. . Nita Springer worked for the Development Board under Dr. Aug as the executive director. Her job was keeping required records, coordinating meetings, and acting as a correspondent. When asked how she liked her work she answered, it is a great challenge and very rewarding. i enjoy working for the Development Board. 1i Coordinator of Springfield Catholic Schools, Dr. Eugene Aug, listens to a proposal from Sr. Raynaid. 2i Talking on the phone while filing is one of Mrs. Springer's many talents. Mrs. Springer is Executive Secretary of the Springfield Catholic Development Board. 5i Mrs. Ann Meese, Mr. Leon Witt, Dr. Eugene Aug, and Mrs. Lorraine Sheldon have many important problems to solve. 4i Listening to Dr. Aug, Mrs. Kathy Oriesmer and Mr. Bill Kliethermes pay close attention. 5i A board meeting is a good time for elementary principals, Ann Messe and Leon Witt to Hshop talk . PAGE 71 1i Taking notes, Mrs. Marsha Bramer writes quickly as Sr. Raynaid gives her opinion on the matter at hand. 2i Looking at Dr. Aug, Mr. Rick Stephenson listens to his ideas. 5i Giving her report to the school board, Sr. Raynaid talks of the new high school. 4i Listening to Dr. Aug, Mr. Bill Kiiethermes and Mr. Leon Witt pay quiet respect. The school board holds meetings the second Thursday of every month. 70 Development Board keeps busy