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

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,? ? DEVELOPMENT BOARD OFFICERS: Ken Quinn, President; Ron Baird, Vice- Presldent; Mary Ann Horton, Secretary; George Merino, Treasurer; Gene Aug, PhD., Executive Director; Nita Springer, Executive Secretary. SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS: William Kllethermes, Pre- sident: Father Bucher, Vlce-Presldent; Marcia Bramer, Treasurer. S.CJLS. HOME AND SCHOOL OFFICERS: Emty Dllday, President; Vic Phipps, Vice- President; Jan Yeazel, Secretary; Jack Fozyy, Treasurer. Administration 71

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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

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iiThe precept know yourself' was not solely intended to obiviate the pride of mankind, but likewise that we might understand our own worth. - Cicero til believe that because of our special education here at SCHS, the students are aware of their responsi- . bilities. Our total awareness is in- creased b y o u r ispecial educa- tion. ' Natalie Kraus, Sr. iiThe students at SCHS possess a keen awareness of their responsibilities, expecta- tions, and potential. This common knowledge of their power to make a mark in the world is embodied by a spirit, determination, and unfailing commitment to excellence. - Sam Caring, Junior w he transfer of a career mili- tary officer to a coach and high school teacher makes Mr. Fred Redd a unique addition to any institution of learning. iiOur class seems very aware that we are newcomers. This awareness has challenged us to work harder. I feel we have adjusted to high school very well. - Catherine 72 Jab usch, Freshman i