St Agnes Academy - Crusader Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1946 volume:

IN LOVING GRATITUDE TO OUR PARENTS AND TEACHERS WHOSE TIRELESS LABORS IN THE PAST HAVE HELPED MAKE POSSIBLE OUR ACHIEVEMENT IN THE PRESENT WE THE CLASS OF 1946 DEDICATE THIS ANNUAL % % •4 RT. REV. MONSIGNOR P. J. MANNING Pastor of Holy Rosary Church Rev. Father Waljckus Chaplain and Religion Teacher MOTHER M. VIRGINIA Superior and Principal SISTER M. CARITAS Freshman Sponsor, History, Religion I, Mathematics SISTER M. CHRISTIANA Sophomore Sponsor, Latin, Religion II, English SISTER M. ITA Junior Sponsor, Science, Religion III, Mathematics SISTER M. HILGA Senior Sponsor, Religion IV, English, Social Science SISTER M. GEORGE Commercial: Typewriting Shorthand, Secretarial Practice SISTER M. CONSTANCE Music: Piano, Voice, Band, Glee Club, Choir MR. A. E. JONES, Band Director MR. F. A. TODD, Athletic Coach MARJORIE BUTLER industrious quiet OF t BEARD GIRARD determined reserved ti ■ PETE BECKER carefree friendly PAT COPPLE agreeable gracious CLASS INICE GRIFFIS President cooperative sweet DORIS FRKIMUTH intelligent ambitious Vice-President KITTY LOU BUCHFINCK Secret ary-T reasurer musical say TOM PODHAISKY athletic capable JiMIOR ESSAY cheerful manly LOIS GRABHER charming sociable CLASS VIRGINIA DSAVJSR graoeful witty Oiwi'jdY oREu KER hard-working reticent MERALDEEN KIRCHNER ami able neat BERNADINE FLAHERTY light-hearted jj pleasant FRANCES HASKINS modest shy MARY FRANCES REYNOLDS calm kind JACQUELINE POSVAR likeable sincere CATHERINE SHERLOCK loyal helpful GERALDINE FREIMUTH unassuming studious COiJjEEN MqNERTNEY musical s y ISLA MAE KLATKA pretty talented  v.v.v.v ■Xyxx-rvx-x+xx-: CLASS HISTORY Way back In the '33's and '34's a group of friskle little tots: Dorothy Snedeker, Dorothy Hughes, Inice Griffis, Virginia Deaver, Colleen McNertney, Tom Podhaieky, Junior Essay, and Bernard Girard, along with the others, started on the long road to graduation. New pupils came, Iela Mae Klatka, in the fourth grade; Marjorie Butler in the fifth, and Bernedine Flaherty in the eighth. They recall the little Rhythm Bend in the first grade and the Hiawatha Cantata in the eighth besides Jolly parties and games, and the routine of study. 1941 found us gathered in the Freshman clase with Sister Caritas as our clase teacher when Pete Becker, Catherine Sherlock, Jackie Posvar Geraldine Freimuth, and Mary Frances Reynolds entered. We sold the most tickets for the Fantasy of the Passion, presented by the Seniors of '42 end won a free day. During this year Father Manning was invested as a Monslgnor; Father Kaprowskl entered the Army, and Father O'Neill took charge. On December 8th we were received into the Sodality of Our Lady. Then came our Sophomore year under Sister Christiana's direction with Kitty Lou Buchflnck, Lois Grabher, Frances Haskins and Meraldeen Klrchner as new members. A memorable afternoon in February was dedicated to George Washington. In this year famous Father Flanagan from Boys Town came to visit. As Jolly Juniors we proceeded rapidly under the guidance of Sister Ita. Mother Virginia took Mother Elma's position, and with Mother's help- ing hand end Father Kosiba's assistance, we had an increase of activities and parties. The most outstanding event was the Junior-Senior Prom. Dur- ing this year Molly Oldt left and Pat Copple came. At last we had reached the long awaited Senior year with Doris Freimuth, who skipped the Junior year, as a new member. All missed Sister Edmond who had been called to her heavenly home during the summer. Father Kosiba was transferred to Chadron, and Father Wacjkus took his place. As this goes to press, we are looking forward to the Junior-Senior Prom, to cur Outing Day, Class Night, and finally, Graduation. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-six of Saint Agnes Academy, realizing that our oualnt individualities will constantly be remembered as we leave sweet memories along the halls of Saint Agnes, draw up this last will and testament for the benefit of our heirs, the lower classmen. We leave to them such characteristics, eccentricities, and collected possessions as we hope will better their future and further their success. To Mother Virginia we leave our best wishes and sincere gratitude for all her efforts in our behalf. To all the Sisters we beoueathe the promise of brighter days, restful nights, and peaceful dreams as we rid them of the worries that have been theirs for the past years, as well as a promise to live up to the ideals pointed out to us. To the Juniors we leave our dignified manners, good reputation and useful knowledge. To the Sophomores we leave our ability to carry on worthwhile sodality meetings. To the Freshles we leave the brighter days when they shall have gained the title of worthy Sophomores. To Coach Todd and his team we leave our hearty congratulations for winning the Class C Tournament and all other victories throughout the year. We leave all our music talent individual and combined as well as our superior ratings to new comers to the Music Department. To certain individuals we pass on our fads, ldlosyncrocies, and other odds and ends.The names of these fortunate heirs will be announded later Given at ST. AGNES ACADEMY April 1, 1946 The Seniors ( The Senior Class Officers Our Football ueen he Commercial Class Sister N.N. — Isla Klatka and her little Sis CLASS MOTTO FORWARD EVER, BACKWARD NEVER Deep oonvictions, unfaltering courage, daring enthusiasm—these are the qualities that we need to keep moving forward in the great undertaking of making life a success. Never will we turn backward on the road of righteousness, Justice, and charity. Then the path of our life will lead forward, onward, upward, heavenward. CLASS COLORS OLD ROSE AND SILVER Silver 18 a symbol of the price we must pay for the rich gifts of life. It 18 the medium which will buy nearly everything in the world that 18 of passing value. It cannot secure happiness, friends, or Ideals. That is why we combined silver and old rose which symbolizes spiritual richness that is not of today alone but of all time. CLASS FLOWER AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE We chose our class flower because it is rich and beautiful. The rose well expresses what our life should be, rich in virtue, a beautiful inspi- ration to others. This fair flower does not bloom all at once, but unfolds gradually. Like a rose in spring, our life, our personality, and charac- ters take form and shape during our school years. Planted by the careful hands of our parents, cultivated by long, patient efforts of teachers each of us hopes to make life A thing of beauty which will be a Joy forever. THE GRADUATES' LAST BENEDICTION Ave, Marla, blessed be the hour, The time, the spot, where we so oft' Have felt together sacred moments in their fullest power The hymn8--for the last time—so beautiful and soft Are sung, whll we recall in this last hour. Memories that ever will bear us aloft. Not a breath nor noise creeps through the holy air As the graduates of '46 kneel in silence - On their lips a prayer: Ave Maria, 'tls the hour to depart, Ave Maria, forever keep our love Ave Marla, with thy blessing in our hearts We look up to thee and thy Son above. Ave Marla, we'll whisper in gladness and strife, Oh, be with us. Mother, all through our life, Ave Marla ! S. A. A. SONG Here's a song to Alma Mater, The school that stands for truth. Waft her praises o'er the prairies; Link her glorious name with yours. Here's a thanks to Alma Mater For the lessons she has taught May her spirit e'er attend us; Shape each action and each thought Chorus: Oh ! we love you, Saint Agnes Three cheers for your white and blue. From our hearts true and loyal, Alma Mater, here's to you. % Rita Sweeney Mary Mitchell Max Pozza Ann G. Rook Jim Stewart Nora Manning Sara O'Brien Elsie Risse Edna Dillon Jamas Girard Jean Kloch Jean Becker Darlene Beiber George Burke Dorothy Collins JUNIOR CLASS Dorothy De Francesco Jacqueline Bachelor Margaret Partridge Robert Henderson Florenoe Fisher Polly Ann Brew Norman Newberry Neva J. Sherlock Virginia Travis Margaret Trollan Violet Strong Adair Longtin Tom McGinley Richard Krebs Richard Jones . Barbara Hill 9 SOPHOMORE CLASS illiam Tragesser Margaret Armen Patricia Breslin Edward Beoker Sabra Coates Martin Collins Carmen Cottier LaVon Carmichael, Lois Collins Mary Ellen Dillon Pat Dillon Catherine Foley Delores Hopkins Norma J. Kirchner W. Tragesser, Sally Newberry Pat Dillon HONOR STUDENT Ruth Wetzlor Lorraine Klatka Peggy MoDermott Sally Newberry George Rogowski Martha Risse Phyllis Smythe Gerald Stewart Bill Trag9sser Alioe Tschaohor Ruth Wetsler THE SOPHOMORE EPIC Hone is our motto- So we are told; Green is our color And so is gold. The jiuniors despise us- 'Twill be to their woel While we work in an offioe jj-y. They'll work with a hoe. Some think we're stupid. Arid so it might seem; But you are the morons And we're on the beam. The seniors too W Think they're pretty good But we'll do the bossing While they ohop the wood. So, look to your laurels- Tou give us the eye - But we'll own the farm While you olean the sty. --Wm. Tragesser WE SERVE IN HOPE We serve our God In every deed; We serve our oountry In every need. We serve our God Not blindly grope; For love of Him We serve in Hope. —Wm. Tragesser Dorothy McGinley Bernard Beoker Teresa Lauer Gene Troth Charles Wetzlar Joan Manning Joan Johnston Joseph Hill Gretchen Gerdes M. Louise Case Martha Bauman Mary Bauman Anna Mae Blevens Bernice Stec Myrtle White Nelda Boyoe Patricia Connelly Bonnie Jean Delsing Jacqueline LaPointe Katherine Phillips Delores Sohriner Margaret Snedeker Mary Helen Stewart Margaret Wetzler Patricia Coupans Charleen Felde Leona Walters Inioe Troth Marianne Brennan Madeline Helsel Thomas Hughes Nina Garcia FRESHMAN CLASS •'An army of youth, flying the standard of truth, we sang often as we began our weekly Sodality meetings, over which the classes presided in turn. Many inspiring and pleasant moments we spent together in the chapel chanting the Little Office of Our Lady, or In the gym, debating compulsory military conscription, enjoying the Freshmen's original presentation of Our Lady of Fatima, the Sophomores' playlet on the Twelve Promises, the Juniors' portrayal of the life of our Holy Father, Pope Plus XII. At other times we gathered in the study hall for discussions ore even broad- casts and thrilled to have The Most Rev. Bishop E. J. Hunkeler with us to praise us for our sound effects. The Sophomores gave us the Modern Miss and the Modern Mess and we learned a great deal. Our Lady of Fatima, — A Playlet Sodality Privileges — Readings The Holy Land of America at Washington, D. C. — Slides Pageant of the Saints — Pantomime SOPHOMORES The Twelve Promises, — a Playlet Meet the Saints — A Quiz Program Shrines of our Lady — Slides Modern Miss and Modern Mpss, — Skit The Family Rosary — A Peace Project World Famous Passion Play — Slides JUNIORS Mary's Part in the Peace — Readings Pius XII and the American Cardinals -- Slides Christmas — Pictures and Songs Story of a Vocation — Television SENIORS School Spirit — Readings and Skit Conscription — A Debate The Sodality and Mary — “Radio Program Life is a Book — Playlet Pageant of Mother Love — Playlet Maryknoll Films — Sound Movie. SODALITY CLASS ACTIVITIES FRESHMEN HOLY HOUR EVERY THURSDAY OFFICE OF OUR LADY EVERY FIRST FRIDAY. To J esus through Mary is our motto. The meetings, skits and 'dis- cussions are memories, but our dedication to Mary remains a living reality. % % n Certain features of thee® beautiful pictures are especially striking; they are glimpses of personalities that are worthwhile, of schoolmates never to be forgotten, of friends that will always remain dear. Often in the future shall we gaze on these ppictures and dream of: Mother Virginia's understanding Our teachers' patience Pete Becker's easy-going manner Bernard Girard's interest in model cars Junior Essay's hearty laugh Tom Podhaisky's leadership Marjorie Butler's aulet ways Meraldeen Klrchner's happy conversation Doris Frelmuth's excellence in study Isla Mae Klatka's lilting vcice Inice Griffis' winning personality Virginia Deaver's infectious grin Colleen McNertney's pep and enthusiasm Jackie Posvar's striking dialect Mary Frances Reynold's culet helpfulness Catherine Sherlock's cute dimples Dorothy Hughes' coy and laughing eyes Frances Haskins' calm reserve Dorothy Snedeker's faithfulness to duty Lois Crabber's vitality Kitty Lou 3uchflnck's friendliness Pst Copple's becoming slushes Bemadine Flan rty's puzzling smile Geraldine Fretr.uth's little giggle. Therefore, of all the pictures That hang on Memory's wall Those of the class of Seem the best of all. MUSIC Four long years ago, the Class of career with Slater Constance as director. There is the memory of the Scale Contest during our Freshmen year, of the orchestra, with Mr. Jones as our director, which played for many programs—Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, St. Cecilia's Day, and also at the Alliance Air Base Hospital. Sophomore year included, two cantatas, America the Beautiful, and 'Eternal Life, • as well as the urogram of nine Ave Marlas. During the Junior year we presented the operetta, Slip of a Sllpoer, with Isis Mae Hatha as dainty little Cinderella. During this year also the St. Agr.es Girls' Glee Club broadcast The Seven Last Words from IGKY Scottabluff, and sang it again at the Alliance City Auditorium shortly be- fore Easter, 1945. At the 1945 Music Contest at O'Selll, S.A.A. boasted of eight superior, eight excellent, and two good ratings. Some very fine male voices became an added attraction of the vocal section during 1946. The Mass sung by a mixed chorus thrilled the student body and uplifted It on several occasions. As the annual goes to press, all music lovers are again locking for- ward to the Music Contest and hope to return with laurels to their Alma Mater. J SPORTS FOOTBALL The Irish opened the 1945 football season with a close decision over 3t. Pat's of Sidney, 7-6, defeating them again later in the season, 6-0. St. Agnes downed Chadron Prep and Assumption, twice. The high-light of the season was the game with Saint Patrick's of North Platte which ended in a 20-20 tie. Their only loss was to St. Mary's of O'Neill by the score of 18-6. BASKETBALL With all but two returning from the '45 championship team, and the splendid work of our coach, Mr. Todd, the Irish won 18 out of 28 games. In a fitting climax to a good season, they topped the class 0“ District Tournament, 42-31, but lost in the play-off for the state tournament with Lyman, 49-28. BASKETBALL TEAM FOOTBALL SQUAD ) Forward . Forward . .Center ... Guard . . Guard JUNIOR ESSAY (Cant TOM POLHAISKY . . GEORGE BURKE. . . BERNARD GIRARD . JIM STEWART . . . RESERVES DICK JONES.............Forward ADAIR LONGTIN .... Forward JERRY STEWART .... Forward BOB HENDERSON............Guard NORKY NEWBERRY...........Guard TOM MCGINLEY.............Guard EXTRAS Fete Becker, Max Pozza, Sam O'Br'ien, Jim Girard, Pat Dillon George Rogowski, Bill Tragesser Charles Wetzler, Bernard Becker Troth, Joe Hill, T. Hughes CM FODHAISKY (CaDt.) G1OR0E BURKE . . JIM STEWART . . TOM McGINLEY . . NORMAN NEWBERRY. BERNARD GIRARD . .Right Half .Left Half Quarter Back .Right End . Left End . . Center SUBS DICK JONES .................... Center MARTIN COLLINS .................. Back CHARLES WETZLER ................. Back BOB HENDERSON......................End GENE TROTH.........................End EXTRAS Joe Hill, Bill Tragesser, Tom Hughes, Jerry Stewart, Pat Dillon CHEER LEADERS COLLEEN McNERTNER, LOIS GRA3HER, EVELYN JEnN BECKER, £ _Lr,N PEP CLUB One of the activities enjoyea uy St. Agnes students Is the Pep Club In which we, as Juniors, first took a leading nart. Ma y Hynes, Ardle Luby, Lois Grabher, and Colleen KcNertney were our cheerlead- ers and we held, several enjoyable parties after the games in the gym. When at the enu of the otuci £ueen, Jo Linenfcrink, -as elected and crowned by Paul Kunzman, the Captain, a new tradition— a 1 vely tradition, was established at St. Agnes Academy. In September 1945, Jean 3ecker end Edna Dillon replaced Mary and Ardie. We changed uniforms. The leaders wore white slacks and white blouses with lettered football sweaters; the Pep Slub wore a dark blue slacks and football sweaters with emblem combination. So a eln we closed the football season by electing a £ueen, Kitty L. Buchflnck, and we celebrated when she was crowned by Captain Tom Podhal8ky. The Pep Club was excellent and esoeclally commended for the effective, spirited singing at games. WHO'S WHO THREE CHEERS FOR A GREAT ! Hire's to Mr. Todd. A VOTE OF THANKS, from ali of us to Fathers Kosiba and Wajcus'1 « f I 4 CLASS C j 194 6 jfc) VALEDICTORIAN I n 1 o e 0 r 1 f f i 8 HIGHEST CONDUCT AVERAGE four years 98 Geraldine Frelmuth Mary Frances Reynolds SALUTATOR I_A_ N Thomas Podhslsicy MUSICS Super or - r HONORS Exce.Uent- jT Goal nr. 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