St Agnes Academy - Crusader Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1961 volume:

I I ' 7 i r 7 7m a 9 u p '� ■•%. .■. i -.V fv n V ' v ! ’ Si. JP-W S .1 U I r L _ 'l .A d j 7 v v ;� ••- ■-■ ■ '- ,.. a - ]rz'f‘ Au 1if' -? 1 r UukJk � , CRUSADER presents MEMORIES from the ST. AGNES Alliance, it’s Spirit Activities and EDITOR: Sharon Bamrick ASSISTANT EDITOR: Ella May Phillips BUSINESS MANAGERS: Joanne Campbell Bill Walters ACADEMY Nebraska Tradition SPIRIT The spirit of St. Agnes --our school spirit -- is the element which adds life and sparkle to the entire school year. ... It is bursting lungs at pep rallies, ... It is blue and white crepe paper hanging in the halls, and streaming from deco- rated cars and floats, ... It is after-school training sessions, ... It is cramming for exams, ... It is loyal co-operation in class projects, ... It is planning and playing and laughing and praying together, ... It is attending Holy Mass in preparation for school activities, ... It is doing RIGHT because it is the right thing to do--and enjoying it! These are the ACTIVITIES The activities of St. Agnes Academy present the complete school story of the year. Our school story includes more than: . . . sports, . . . assembly programs, . . . and dances. It includes: . . . spiritual exercises, . . . classroom activities, . . . lab experiments, . . . and assignments, as well. This year, when everyone is talking so much about rocket ships and satellites as well as the in- adequacies of our educational system, it becomes more and more important to show the academic side of the story. Satisfying and beloved as our traditions may be, they do have a wonderful way of linking the past with the present. education acquired at St. Agnes, the customs which will continue to be precious among the memories of the students. Among these traditions are: . . .The crowning of the Blessed Mother as Queen of May; . . . The burning of the A on the eve of Homecoming; . . . The crowning of.the Homecoming Queen; . . . The blessing of the class rings before they are received by the Juniors; . . . The weekly Holy Hour on Thursday These traditions do not hinder originality, nor do they substitute for new ideas. They are the customs which have been firmly established through years of use, the customs which have become a part of the This is the TRADITION 0 RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR FRANCIS J. KELLER Francis J. Keller was born October 23, 1880 in Mindelheim, Bavaria. As a lad of six he came to America and made his home in Louisville, Kentucky. In response to the call of the Divine Master; Come, follow Me, and I will make you a fisher of men, he entered Pontifical College Josephinum in 1895, at Columbus, Ohio. Bishop James J. Hartley of Columbus, Ohio, ordained him a Priest of Jesus Christ June 16, 1907, for the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 1917, Father Keller was accepted into the Diocese of Grand Island, Nebraska, to serve as secretary to the bishop and Chancellor of the Diocese. In 1918, he was made the first pastor of Chappell, Nebraska, where he served for seven years. During his next appointment to Anselmo, Nebraska, which continued from 1925 to 1942, he built a magnificent church. He served at Ogallala, Nebraska, for eight years, from 1942 to 1950. Then he was appointed chaplain at St. Joseph's Hos- pital here in Alliance, Nebraska. Prior to his service here, he received the honor of Domestic Prelate, thus gaining the title of Right Reverend Monsignor Keller. This honor was conferred upon him in 1949. Right Reverend Monsignor Keller was appointed Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Alliance, Nebraska, June 1, 1954. During these past years Monsignor Keller has been our priest, our teacher, and our friend. We are proud to dedicate our '61 Crusader to Monsignor Keller. Below: Monsignor Keller on his eightieth birthday. 10 Mother M. Carmen, superior; Sister M. Virginia, principal. Below: THE ADVISORY BOARD; Mother M. Carmen, Mr. Wayne Deaver, Mr. Charles Podhaisky, Mr. Charles Brittan, Doctor James Kennedy, Mr. Jack Ressegieu, Mr. Gordon Keeley, Mr. Paul Kosmicki, Mr. A1 Cheatle and Sister M. Virginia. Right Reverend Monsignor F. J. Keller, Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish. 11 Faculty Above: STANDING--Sister M. Jolenta, seventh grade teacher; Sister M. Eileen, second grade teacher; Sister M. Rosalie, first grade; Miss Barbara McCarthy, singing and dancing; Miss Teresa Rock, third grade; SEATED--Miss Betty Muckenhirm, music and singing; Sister M. Boniface, sixth grade; Mrs. Gauvain, fourth grade; Sister M. Bertrand, eighth grade; Mrs. Hausmann, fifth grade; Sister M. Virginia, prin- cipal. Inset: Sister M. Emily, music. Below: STANDING--Sister Marina, Sister M. Genevieve, Coach Placek, Father Krystocek, Coach Cortney, and Father Spanel. SEATED--Sister M. Laurissa, Sister M. Emilia, Sister M. Joan, and Mother M. Carmen. Sister M. Virginia is conducting the meeting. 12 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES—ST. AGNES ACADEMY—1960-1961 A.M. IX X XI XII 8:45 ALGEBRA Room 9 S. Marina GEN. MATH. Room A Mr. Placek LATIN II Room B S. Laurissa W. HISTORY Room 11 Mr. Cortney CHEMISTRY Room 10 S. Emilia TYPE I Comm. Room S. Genevieve CHEMISTRY Room 10 S. Emilia STUDY Room 12 S. Joan 9:30 RELIGION I Room 9 v S. Joan GEOMETRY Room 12 S. Marina BUS. MATH. Fr. Krystocek Room A AMER. HIST. Room B Mr. Cortney TYPE II Comm. Room S. Genevieve STUDY S. Virginia Room 11 10:15 LATIN I Room 9 S. Laurissa CURRENT HIST. Room A S. Virginia ENGLISH II Room 10 Mr. Placek ENGLISH III Room 11 S. Genevieve AMER. HIST. Room B Mr. Cortney 11:00 P.M. EARTH SC. Room 10 Sr. Emilia SPEECH Room 9 Mr. Placek GEN. MUSIC Miss Muckenhirm TRIG. Room A Sr. Marina BKKEEPING Mr. Cortney RELIGION IV Room 12 Fr. Krystocek 12:35 SPEECH I Room 9 Mr. Placek GEN. MUSIC Miss Muckenhirm BIOLOGY Room 10 S. Emilia FRENCH I Room A S. Joan SHORTHAND S. Genevieve ENGUSH IV Room 12 S. Marina 1:20 Activity Activity Activity Activity 2:00 ENGLISH I RELIGION II RELIGION III MATH IV Room 9 Room 10 Room 11 Room 12 S. Joan Fr. Krystocek Fr. Spanel S. Marina SEC. TRAINING Comm. Room S. Genevieve 2:45 PHYS. ED 7,8,9 PHYS. ED GLEE Studio Miss Muckenhirm GLEE Studio HOMEROOM HOMEROOM STUDY STUDY S. Joan S. Emilia Room 11 S. Genevieve Room 12 S. Marina Activities Monday . . . Guidance Tuesday . . . Sodality Wednesday . . . Stu. Council Thursday . . . Holy Hour Friday . . . Class Meetings 13 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Dear Students at St. Agnes, I am glad to address this message to you at the end of our school year. You know well that the end and aim of our school is to help you to know, love, and serve God better. It is with deep satisfac- tion that we watch you mature spiritually. Our school offers you not only the usual subjects taught in secondary schools, but, knowing that it is the over and above which shows your worth, we have also added those which offer a challenge to you. We urge you to strive for'this over and above spiritually and academically. May God be with you always. Sincerely, The biggest and most important project of the summer of 1960 was the moving of the library to the large room which for many years had served as a study hall. This room provides ample space where the students enjoy reading for information and for recreation. Among the subjects which St. Agnes Aca- demy offers to the students who want to do work which is over and above are: . . . languages; both Latin and French, . . . secretarial training; both typing and shorthand as well as bookkeeping and business math, . . . four years of mathematics, ... a complete science program including physics and chemistry. These subjects are a challenge to the en- terprising student who wants to obtain a thorough preparation for college work. Sister Marina Behind the scenes in every large project and every large institution we find the generous people whose work is seldom noticed but is very essential to the suc- cess of the institution. Sister M. Loretta is busy with her many duties as portress. Sister M. Mafalda and her faithful helpers, Mrs. Ludmila and Mrs. O'Connor, prepare well balanced meals for the students at St. Agnes. Sister Humiliata and Mrs. De Bock are working cheerfully in the laundry. Joe Coupens is the handy man who keeps things in running order. Lillian Krejci has a very artistic way of arranging the flowers for the chapel altar. 16 Mary Ana Anderson Donna Bamrick Jean Bamrick Dale Englehaupt Elizabeth Feighney Judi Fitzgerald Elaine Gauvain Sponsor: STAR LITE THEATER 18 Sponsor: JACK AND JILL Alliance Three promoters for the '61 Crusader; Donna Bamrick, Susan Ressegieu, and Linda Hagan. Ruth Heitz Pamela Johnson Louise Ann Klock Linda Hagan Mary Ann Hahn David Hausmann ■ M Jt J Patricia Ann Klock Charles Krantz Bernice Kosmicki Cynthia Kosmicki James Kosmicki Janelle LaBranch Donald LaMay Robert Mann 19 Dianne Meng Sharon Munger Linda McGinnis Mary Ann McNulty Douglas Nollette Michaleen O'Connor Susan Ressegieu James Reynolds Rita Roby Doris Smith Last minute cramming before an 20 Sophomores Gwen Annable Carol Applegarth Geraldine Barry Dick Cass Mary Ann Coe Marilin Colling Martha Couture Dan Cullan Harold Cullan Judy Dillon Maureen Dukat Catherine Engelhaupt Virginia Engelhaupt Sponsor: THIELE JEWELRY 21 Mary Ellen Erker Norman Goding Julia Hamilton Robert Hunter aA Maureen O'Connor Tom Percival Sister M. Emilia instructing Gwen Annable and Carol Apple garth in the art of disection. Bob McChesney Ronald Meng Marcia Norman Sponsor: KISSACK OFFICE OUTFITTERS 22 Norm Goding and Bob McChesney giving a demonstration in geometry class. Shirley Planansky Juanita Ray Larry Rizzi Mike Rockey a Jean Samuelson John Samuelson Sharon Schefcik Gloria Streeter Carol Thorson James Walters Sherryl Wernke Elaine Vrbas 23 Sponsor: O. M. KELLOGG GRAN COMPANY Juniors Sister M. Genevieve supervising a demonstration in English. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Annette Bayer, President: Martha Kosmicki, Vice-President; Marie Barry, Secretary; Joe Montague, Treasurer. Sponsor: SELLECK ABSTRACT COMPANY Russell Campbell Bob Elder Mary Engelhaupt Sharon Engler 24 Mike Freimuth, Matie Barry and Jack Munger seem to enjoy working together in third year mathematics. Florence Fangman Bette Fitzgerald t t X A (i i C Mike Freimuth Agnes Heitz Sponsor: WILDT INSURANCE Barbara Hoffman Bernard Kisicki Carolyn Krajewski Annette LaMay 25 Sponsor: RALPH E. LANDA Funeral Home Maybe they do not twist paper for fun, but Patricia Townsend, Annette La May, Jack Munger and Mary Engelhaupt seem to have fun twisting paper. Larry LaMay Jack Munger Vincent Nepper Tom Newman Kate Reynolds Janet Roby Ronald Schefcik Joan Stanley Kathleen Yeager 26 Seniors SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President, Tom Kosmicki Vice President, John Zochol Secretary, Sharon Vrbas Treasurer, Joanne Campbell STUDENT COUNCIL P RESILE NT, Ed Essay November 8th. The Seniors vote for president. John Zochol reads the ballots while Tom Kosmicki keeps tally. The unsuspecting photographer, Sharon Bamrick, is caught in action. Sponsor: GANTZ-HEIN-MORAN I ■ John Nollette Louise Buechsenstein Benita Hausmann John Rockey Sponsor: SCOGGIN-JEWELER Below: THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES Meribeth Spear, Barbara Erker, Ella May Phillips, Tom Kosmicki and Sharon Bam- rick push their books aside to enjoy a Pepsi and a five-minute break before the 2:45 study hall. Bill Walters Sharon Tschacher Sponsor: BRENNAN BET-R-WAY CLEANERS Below: THE FAVORITE HANG-OUT Claudia Sponsel, Ed Essay and Frank Hamil- ton are an interested audience while Jerry Munger, Sharon Tschacher and John Zochol are giving Sister Bertrand a 'rugged time' in the store. Ella May Phillips Barbara Erker Members of the graduating class visiting with Sister Emily, who was their teacher, and Sister Virginia, who was the principal, when they began their school days in KINDER- GARTEN many years ago. STANDING: Ed Clark, Louise Buechsenstein, Sharon Tschacher, Sister Virginia, Darlene Perkins, Tom Kosmicki, John Rockey and Rick Schafer. SEATED: Virginia Cass. John Nollette. Katherine Lauer, Sister Emily and Eddie Joe Essay. ABOVE: Leona De Bock Carolyn Hoppes Rick Schafer Katherine Lauer Claudia Sponsel Ed Clark Sponsor: SCHAFER AUTO SUPPLY Marycrest Aspirant School Delores O 'Bfien Diane Rogers Susan Rendler Sandra Santaistevan Alma Moreno Rose Mary O'Brien Ann Di Senso Barbara Larsen Anita Manchego Johanna Hoevet Suella Hanlon Darlene Heumesser Betty Kehoe Esther Bernal Carol Colling Sponsor: HALL'S BOAT SALES 32 SCHOOL STARTS IN AUGUST THIS YEAR! Wadda ya mean??? I, for one, won't be there until Septem- ber! . . . But you did come, you and some 130 others, from towns, and farms, and ranches; from Nebraska, and South Dakota; from Wyoming and Colorado. You came for registration August 25-26, and you came Au- gust 29 to begin classes. Senior Study Hall Chemistry Lab Geometry Class ... By the second week of September the vacation spirit was gone, the school was packed to capacity (the Freshman class was a little beyond the capacity mark), and everyone was busy. . . .You were busy with assignments, but you were busy with other things, too. SPONSOR: Gross Drug, Hemingford. 35 Homecoming . . . And the first BIG EVENT of the year was HOMECOMING. You were there for the Burning of the A the evening of September 23. You remember how loudly everyone cheered, how Father Hubert Spanel spoke words of encouragement, and how one side of the A did not burn as brightly as was expected. . . . The Parade began at 2:00 that Saturday afternoon of September 24. The candidates for Homecoming Queen rode in grand style on a convertible which was borrowed for the occasion. ... In spite of the fact that the Crusaders were trailing in the game, you cheered with the others when the three can- didates were escorted to the field before the name of the Queen was announced. ATTENDANT: Claudia Sponsel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sponsel of Denver, Colorado. QUEEN: Barbara Erker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Erker of Raggen, Colo. ATTENDANT: Suzanne Ilsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A1 Zanoni of Newcastle, Wyoming. SPONSOR: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Erker Football Crusader Schedule CHAPRQNASSUMP. HERE is - it SEPT.24 SIDNEY ST. PATS.THERE | - a SEPT. HARRISBURG HERE Ji - ix HULIEN HERE SUNFLOW ™ HOLY Remember the school calendar for October and Novem- ber? At first glance we thought it would be mostly football and fun with very little school work. We found that class- work and much hard studying were included, although not listed on the calendar. Remember-- . . . Father William Kelly, S.J., from Creighton Uni- versity, talked to the juniors and seniors about preparation for college. . . . Then came College Entrance Examinations. Sister Virginia administered the Regents examination to ten seniors November 2. November 5, nineteen seniors went to Chadron to take the ACT (American College Tests), ... and there was ELECTION DAY, . . . and Parent-Teacher Conferences, . . . and THANKSGIVING VACATION. Below: Tom Koz counting votes. WW7 Before the REGENTS EXAM Suzanne Ils- ley, Tom Kosmicki, Bill Walters, Sharon Bamrick, Mark Kos- micki, Claudia Sponsel (not pic- tured) Louise Buechsenstein, Joanne Campbell, Ed Essay, John Roc- key. SPONSOR: Dr. B. G. Bauman 38 December 8 was the reception into the Sodality. The Sodality had been active since the beginning of the school year. . . . Remember the LIVING ROSARY? It was the second Tuesday in October, and we could see the Sodalists from the classroom window. Sodality ... It was October 11 that the candidates were re- ceived into the Sodality. Suzanne Ilsley assisted Father Spanel as he gave the medals to the candidates. . . . Then there was the Amateur Program November 17. Everyone was invited, and the admission was a food dona- tion for the poor. You remem- ber--you probably brought a can of peas or a loaf of bread. The Sodalists packed five large boxes for the needy. Bette Fitzgerald, Darlene Perkins, Kate Reynolds, Sister Emilia and Marie Barry. SPONSOR: Merrick Drug 39 Sodality Officers Kate Reynolds, vice-prefect; Bill Walters, treasurer; Darlene Perkins, prefect; Sharon Davis, secretary. Sodalists who made their perpetual consecration to Our Lady on December 8; Marie Barry Joanne Campbell Russell Campbell Sharon Bngler Benita Hausmann Carolyn Hoppes Bette Fitzgerald Betty Keegan Florence Fangman Annette La May Katherine Lauer Joseph Montague Jack Munger Thomas Newman Darlene Perkins Kate Reynolds Claudia Sponsel Kathleen Yeager Sodalists who made their temporary consecration to Our Lady; Martha Couture Juanita Ray Claire Knebel Gwen Annable Jean Samuelson Bernard Kisicki Maureen O'Connor Marilin Colling Carol Applegarth Maureen Dukat Blaine Vrbas Geraldine Barry Marcia Norman Carol Thorson Phyllis Kisicki SPONSOR: Anthony Yeager Advent . . . The freshmen introduced the custom of the Advent Wreath into the high school. We hope that this practice will become a tradition in our school. . . . Remember the day Christmas vacation began? That was the day the seniors had a high Mass read for the faculty. They realized that it was their last Christmas as students at St. Agnes, and they wanted to give a gift of lasting value to their teachers. . . . Father Spanel was the celebrant and the boarder's choir sang the Mass. Boarder's Choir: Florence Fangman, Janet Roby, Sharon Vrbas, Mary Ann Coe, Jean Bamrick, Martha Couture, Sharon Bamrick, Sharon Engler, Suzanne Ilsley, Bernadette Brogan and Janelle La Branck with Sister M. Virginia at the organ. The Christmas Party ... And then came the CHRISTMAS PARTY! The party was held the Sunday evening before vacation be- gan. . . . The STUDENT COUNCIL sponsored the party. ... Ed Essay, Bill Walters, Elaine Vrbas, Judi Fitzgerald, Judy Dillon and Judy’s little nephew spent the Saturday decorating the tree and the gym. . . . Remember how Elaine Vrbas insisted that just one more trinket should decorate the tree? Ed Essay, Bill Walters, Elaine Vrbas, Judi Fitz- gerald and Judy Dillon put the finishing touches” on the tree. SPONSOR: Arthur H. Buchfinck Ed Essay, Student Council President: Kate Reynolds, Vice-President; Louise Buechsen- stein, Secretary; Joan Stanley, Treasurer; Mark Kosmicki, Senior class representative. 42 . . . Remember how each class con- tributed to the entertainment? We sang Christmas carols with all the Christmas spirit'' we could find a week before the great day. . . . And remember when Miss Sam- uelson opened the gift we had given her and Mr. Placek? She piled all the old news- papers in his arms. He looked so funny with all the paper, and she looked SO SUR- PRISED when she found the percolator and toaster. Student Council Members Class Presidents; Tom Kosmicki, Annette Bayer, Judy Dillon and Judi Fitzgerald. Class Representa- tives; Bill Walters, Norman Goding, Elaine Vrbas, and Pam Johnson. SPONSOR: Reno's Beauty Shop January was a busy month. . . . Remember the first general assembly of the year? It was January the fifth when Sister Virginia announced that Mark Kosmicki won the Regents scholarship to the University of Nebraska. r f f . . . Then there was the visit from Mother Theophile. Remember the lecture she gave? She told us about the Franciscan Missions in Indonesia. Mother Theophile wore the white habit worn by the Fran- ciscans in the tropics. ABOVE: Joan Stanley locates Indonesia on the map for Janelle La Branch and Berna- dette Brogan. SPONSOR: Alliance Community TV Co. Sister Virginia and a group of willing hands' rolling bandages for the Indonesian Missions. Mother Theophile and the annual staff; Joanne Campbell, Sharon Bamrick, Ella May Phillips and Bill Walters. 44 In order to be on the HONOR ROLL at St. Agnes Academy, a student must have four grades above 90% and no grade below 85% SENIORS: Sharon Bamrick Mary Jo Stasch Semester Honor Roll Darlene Heumesser Carol Colling Suella Hanlon Susan Rendler SOPHOMORES: Carol Thorson Norman Goding Maureen Dukat Elaine Vrbas Jean Samuelson Phyllis Kisicki FRESHMEN: Judi Fitzgerald Walter Cheatle Dale Engelhaupt James Kosmicki Susan Ressegieu Donna Bamrick Mary Ann Hahn i 45 SPONSOR: Slagle Clinic Annual Retreat [’YOUTH IS NOT MEANT FOR PLEASURE, BUT FOR HEROISM! ’ --Paul Claudel RETREAT MASTER | Monsignor Carl T. Hayden, Chancellor of the Grand Island Diocese, Grand Island, Nebraska The annual three-day retreat began on January 30. . . . Remember how eager we were for that Retreat? SPONSOR: Harris Sales The RETREAT is a GRACE ITSELF and a time of GRACE, a time to grow in LOVE OF GOD. RETREAT SCHEDULE 9:00 A.M. Conference 10:15 Conference 11:00 Holy Mass 1:00 P.M. Conference 2:45 Conference 7:30 Holy Hour 1A 46 Barbara Erker, Ella May Phillips and Sharon Bamrick enjoy Meribeth's ex- clamation of surprise. Sister Virginia announced to the student body that Meribeth Spear had won the FUTURE HOMEMAKER OF AMERICA award. . . . Remember what Meribeth said? What, ME??? Why, I don’t even know where to find the oven. Remember how long we waited for the TRAM- POLINE? . . . Remember the fund-raising projects? . . . Remember the chart on the bulletin board? We watched the graph line approach the required amount and we anticipated the fun we would have. . . . The TRAMPOLINE arrived early in February. Coach Cortney giving a demonstration on the trampoline. SPONSOR: Wayside Beauty Shop TOP: VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Louise Buechsenstein, Sharon Tschacher, Leona DeBock and Virginia Cass. BOTTOM: RESERVES CHEERLEADERS Gwen Annable, Virginia Engelhaupt, Phyllis Kisicki, and Jean Samuelson. SPONSOR: Mowder's Pharmacy PEP CLUB Officers: Benita Hausmann, Darlene Perkins, Suzanne Ilsley A CLUB Officers; Mark Kosmicki, John Zochol, Ed Clark neo-ei ST. AGNES CRUSADERS Basketball SCHEDULE Cm . Swfly, DECEMBER UUu JUS Fit. 9 � � TMY fe3-7V_ so- 5 Tucs.13 Ho-is Fit 16 3k-io Wed 21 Y7-V3 ,743 JANUARY V7-W Sa - 7 ii-si Tucs.10 Fn. 13 so-si Sat 14 Wed 18 jo-V Fit. 20 A .5 Fit27 Holy Rosary Rushville Hemingford Mullen Harrison Gordon Dalton Sunflower Hyanms Hay Springs Assumption Harrison St Pats K 77! 7T A fry Au 'JU City Auditorium 1 6 RESERVES- faivJbed ' 630 P.M. -8:00 PM. FEBRUARY Hi-fi Thurs. 2 Chadion Prep. m-S3 Sat4 Assumption Tu� 14 Hemingford STAGNES INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT There There BACK THE CRUSADERS! FEBRUARY .0-11 Wcstcrn'D HY“nml—— ComMNCf Horruon__u„ IV' St Aqnts_ L St. Aqn«s February was a busy month with an abundance of assignments to begin the new semester, with the closing of the basketball season, with the volleyball tournament, and with Catholic Book Week--but there was time for the tradi- tional VALENTINE BALL! . . . Remember how surprised Sharon Vrbas was when she was an- nounced as QUEEN? Princess Joan Stanley congratulates Sharon after crowning her QUEEN OF HEARTS. Valentine Ball KING JOHN ROCKEY QUEEN SHARON VRBAS THE ROYAL PARTY Freshmen: Duke Walter Cheatle Duchess Elizabeth Feighney Juniors: Prince Tom Newman Princess Joan Stanley Seniors: King John Rockey Queen Sharon Vrbas The VALENTINE BA LL has become a tradition at St. Agnes The members of the Sophomore class spon sor this formal dance. Sponsor: STEGGS LACE LAUNDRY Remember the LIBRARY CONTEST the sec- ond week in February? It created more enthusi- asm in one week than any other activity could arouse in a month. . . . You memorized countless stanzas of poetry, and remembered some long enough to recite them. . . . You bought or begged books from all willing, and some not-so-willing, donors. . . . You tried to recognize the names of authors, spelled correctly or scrambled, because YOU wanted to win that con- test. Catholic Book Week But the SOPHO- MORES won the February 13-19, 1961 ' T ,Tt - 3. SOPHOMORES: Shirley Planansky, Martha Couture, Gwen Annable, Juanita Ray, Carol Applegarth, and Marcia Norman. JUNIOR: Barton Lyons. SENIORS: Joanne Campbell, Ed Clark, Ella May Phillips, John Rockey, Jerry Munger, Benita Haus- mann, and Sharon Bamrick. Sponsor: ANTHONY YEAGER John Nollette and Sharon Tschacher adding their contri- bution to the Senior display. Mrs. Jack Ressegieu typing cards for the library files. FRESHMEN: Susan Ressegieu, Elaine Bayer, Nancy Stan- ley and Jean Bam- rick. . . . Jean Bamrick did memorise the poetry, but - - -. Sponsor: ALLIANCE HOTEL As the days passed the competition became more evident. . . . You memorized more poetry. . . . You brought more books. Each class had a special table in the library. The books were displayed there. . . . How many trips you made to the library--not to check out a book, but to see how many books were on each table. . . . When the week closed the SOPHOMORES had the best book display. ... A personal award was given to the winners in each indi- vidual class: Sophomore, Shirley Planansky Senior, Sharon Bamrick Junior, Barton Lyons Freshman, Jean Bamrick COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICERS Sponsor SIDLE CHAMBERS MARCH was a busy month, busy with many activities; . . . It was during the general assembly that Sister Virginia an- nounced that Sharon Tschacher had won a financial award from the Elks. This award was to help Sharon continue her education. . . . The ACTUARIES EXAMINATION was given the morning of March 9. The twenty Top Math Students from the second, third, and fourth year math classes participated. Those who took'the examination were: SENIORS; Sharon Bamrick, Joanne Campbell, Ed Clark, Sharon Davis, Suzanne Ilsley, Mary Jo Stasch, and Bill Walters. JUNIORS; Marie Barry, Mike Freimuth, and Jack Munger. SOPHOMORES: Carol Applegarth, Dan Cullan, Maureen Dukat, Terry Kennedy, Phyllis Kisicki, Bob McChesney, Tom Percival, Jean Samuel- son, Carol Thorson, and Jim Walters. ED CLARK won the ACTUARIES MEDAL. MARY JO STASCH ranked second. BOB McCHESNEY ranked third. . . . Kate Reynolds was chosen to attend Girls' State. RIGHT: The Actuaries Examina- tion. BELOW: Ed Clark, Sharon Tschacher and Kate Reynolds. . COUNTY GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS required thoughtful voting. The results of the election: Joan Stanley, County Extension Agent Florence Fangman, County Commissioner Agnes Heitz, County Clerk Kate Reynolds, County Treasurer Annette Bayer, Home Extension Agent Annette LaMay, Public Welfare Officer Janet Roby, Veterans' Service Officer And then came THE IRISH FAIR! Remember all the FUN connected with the Irish Fair? Each class had its own special booth in the gym. There were; Shooting booths, Hat booths. Ring-a-cane, Penny Pitch. Nickle Pitch, Ring Toss, Cake Walk. White Elephant, Irish Cafe, and anything else you might like including a COUNTY JAIL. Left: Darlene Perkins and Katherine Lauer model ’hats' and seem to enjoy it. The JUNIOR OFFICERS put offenders into jail. Below: The busiest booth at the fair. Mother Carmen at the TICKET EXCHANGE. COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICERS Russell Campbell, County Commissioner Larry LaMay, Soil and Water Conservation Tom Newman, County Assessor Bob Elder, Clerk of the District Court Bernie Kisicki, County Judge Vincent Nepper, Superintendent of Schools Mike Freimuth, Soil and Water Conservation Joe Montague, County Sheriff (not present for the picture) Martha Kosmicki, County Attorney; Bette Fitzgerald, County Com- missioner. STUDENTS WHO REPRESENTED ST. AGNES. Walter Cheatle, Algebra I; Jim Walters, Geometry; Carol Thorson, Geometry; Jim Kosmicki, Algebra I; Terry Kennedy, Biology. Joan Stanley, Type I; Florence Fangman, Literature; Annette Bayer, Type I, French I; Kate Reynolds, Literature; Agnes Heitz, French I, Bookkeeping; Mary Engelhaupt, Shorthand I. Inter-High Scholastic Mark Kosmicki, American History, World History, Chemistry; Bill Walters, Trigonometry, Algebra II; Ed Clark, Algebra II; Ed Essay, American Government, Type II. Sharon Bamrick, Trigonometry, Ameri- can Government, and English Usage. Suzanne Ilsley, Chemistry. Ella May Phillips, Bookkeeping. Leona DeBock, Shorthand II. Sharon Tschacher, Shorthand II. Claudia Sponsel. Type II. Louise Buechsenstein, American History. Remember when the TOP STUDENTS” of 43 schools met in a Tri-State Contest at Chad- ron? . . . When all the top students” meet for an examination, some top student must rank highest and some top student must rank lowest. SPECIAL HONORS were awarded to high ranking students: Mark Kosmicki ranked 2nd in 61 in American History, 5th in 56 in World History, and 8th in 53 in Chemistry. We are proud of all our top students who took part in the contest. We are especially proud of Mark for winning the second place medal and certificates of merit, and of Sharon and Annette for winning certificates of merit. March 24, 1961 Sharon Bamrick ranked 6th in 53 in American Government. Annette Bayer ranked 8th in 11 in French I. School Contest Chadron State Teachers’ College, Chadron, Nebraska. Ed Essay ranked 9th in 53 in American Government. Suzanne Ilsley ranked 9th in 53 in Chemistry. Terry Kennedy ranked 8th in 45 in Biology. March 25th the senior typing students took a Civil Service examination. STANDING: Ella May Phillips, Barbara Erker, Claudia Sponsel, and Meribeth Spear. SEATED: FIRST ROW;—Virginia Cass, Leona DeBock, and Ed Essay. SECOND ROW;--Sharon Tschacher, Louise Buechsen- stein, and Benita Hausmann. One of the busiest organizations in the school is the SCIENCE CLUB. For the members of the earth science class, the biology class, and the chemistry class there was never a dull moment from Sep- tember until the end of the school year. . . . Remember February 21 ? That was the day Doctor H. F. Rhoades, Professor of Agronomy at the University of Nebraska talked to us about the geology, biology, and chemistry of the Nebraska soil. . . . And then came the SCIENCE FAIR! Remember how every young scientist in the school worked on some project for the fair? Science Fair April 7, 1961 Gordon. Nebraska . The officers of the Science Club with Doctor Rhoades. John Rockey, vice presi- dent; John Nollette, secretary; Doctor Rhoades; and Mark Kosmicki, president. Tom Kosmicki, treasurer of the club, was not present for the picture. . John Rockey concen- trating on his project. Students spend hours in the lab preparing a pro- ject or a class demonstration. Mary Ann Hahn MnP or THE PLANETS Above: Donna Bam- rick, Louise Ann Kloch and Elaine Gauvain with the grotto they made from differ- ent kinds of rock. Projects made by the Earth Science Class. Mike Rockey and Kate Reynolds irkins aron Davis Match 17, 1961 DISTRICT SPEECH CONTEST SUPERIOR RATINGS Mary Sullivan in Poetry Reading Mark Kosmicki in Round table Discussion Kate Reynolds in TV and Radio Commentating Speech and Drama EXCELLENT RATINGS Susan Ressegieu in Original Public Address Linda Hagan in Interpretation of Prose Literature Sponsor: MR. AND MRS. JACK RESSEGIEU WILBUR FACES FACTS Wilbur Maxwell .... Jim Reynolds Hercules Nelson .... Jim Kosmicki Betty Lou Maxwell ... Mary Ann Hahn Connie Maxwell .... Pam Johnson Eddie Anderson......Dale Engelhaupt Mr. Maxwell.........Walter Cheatle Mrs. Maxwell........Ruth Heitz Director............Mr. Bob Placek ONE ACT PLAYS--Speech Class—April 12, 1961 LIFE O’ THE PARTY Wilbur.......................Bob Buechstenstein Betty Lou.....................Mary Ann McNulty Connie........................Mary Helen Castro Mr. Maxwell...................Charles Krantz Mrs. Maxwell..................Barbara Trumble Jack..........................Jake Tucker Cliff.........................David Hausmann Frank.........................Douglas Nollette Bob...........................Jim Kosmicki Mary..........................Susan Ressegieu Judy..........................Judi Fitzgerald Bemadine......................Bernadette Brogan Director......................Mr. Bob Placek SUPERIOR RATINGS: Girls' Glee Triple Trio Trio Suella Hanlon, soloist EXCELLENT RATINGS: Annette Bayer, soloist Mary Sullivan, soloist DISTRICT MUSIC CONTES’ . . . The Music Contest was at Sidney, April 20. PIANO AUDI- TIONS. Sister Emily instructing Suz- anne Ilsley while Martha Couture, Maureen Dukat, Janet Roby and Doris Smith enjoy the lesson. r Above: Suella Hanlon Pianists: Janet Roby, Maureen Dukat, Suzanne Ilsley, and Doris Smith won SUPERIOR RATINGS in the Remember how excited every- one was when the elections for new members to the Student Council took place? ... It was Thursday, April 13, before school in the morning. . . . After registering, each student received a ballot for voting. Here Ella May Phillips receives a ballot from Eddie Joe Essay while Claire Knebel waits to register. . . . The ballots were taken to the office and the votes were counted. Mother Carmen, Sister Vir- ginia, and Student Council members count the votes Student Council Elections New Student Council Members, Martha Kosmicki, Gwen Anna- ble. Officers; Dan Cullan, Marie Barry, Annette Bayer, Tom Percival. Then the INSTALLATION OF THE NEW STU- DENT COUNCIL MEMBERS took place Thursday May 4th. Trophy awarded to Ed- ward J. Essay, Jr. for out- standing service St. Agnes Academy Alliance, Nebraska. 1961. TOP ROW: Kate Reynolds, Tom Newman, Walter Cheatle, and Linda Essay. BOTTOM ROW: Carol Thorson, Donna Bamrick, Dale Engelhaupt, and Martha Essay. At the Installation Cere- monies, Ed Essay handed the lighted candle to Marie Barry. Mother Carmen said: Marie Barry, our newly chosen president, this gleam- ing white taper will help you to keep your path of leader- ship pure and shining through- out the coming year. Will you accept this torch of honor and trust which has been given to you by the Student Council of St. Agnes Academy? Then Marie held the candle high and answered, I will. Eddie Joe congratulating Marie after she was elected to be his successor as president of the Student Council. Boarders Say Goodbye” Remember die day when we were told that the Academy would not accept resident students this coming year? ... St. Agnes has been a boarding school for over 50 yean. ... At one time there were 110 resident students. . . . But next year there will be no boarders at St. Agnes. Sister Joan with Claudia Sponsel and Barbara Erker. The Hallowe'en Claudia Sponsel. Joanne Campbell, Suzanne Ilsley, Barbara Erker and Sharon Vrbas with the invitation. Left: The formal 'Farewell Party.' Below: The Invitation to the Prom The boarders will take with them many memories: . . . Of study halls and recreations, . . . Of packing and unpacking, . . . Of formal parties and not-so-formal parties, . . . Of all the incidents which fill the days for boarders. The Prom May 10. 1961 Under the shadow of the totem pole, in the vicinity of the Voo-doo hut, on the Island of Haiti, KING TOM KOSMICKI and QUEEN SHARON BAMRICK reigned in the land of witchcraft the night of the Prom. In order to be on the HOi OR ROLL, a student must have four grades above 90% and no grade below 85%. ASPIRANTS: Barbara Larson, Susan Rendler, Suella Hanlon, Mary Jo Stasch, Carol Col- ling and Darlene Heumesser. Second Semester Honor Roll SOPHOMORES: Carol Applegarth Maureen Dukat Norman Goding Terry Kennedy Phyllis Kisicki Bob McChesney Tom Percival Jean Samuelson Carol Thorson Elaine Vrbas Jim Walters FRESHMEN: Walter Cheatle Dale Engelhaupt Judi Fitzgerald Mary Ann Hahn Jim Kosmicki Susan Ressegieu May 17, 1961 Remember the evening of May Crowning? ... We had been enjoying nice warm weather--and suddenly it became quite chilly. . . . The Graduates looked so important in their caps and gowns, and the Sodalists looked so pretty in their formals. . . . But Our Lady must have been pleased as the procession marched into Church to honor her. Benita Hausmann crowning the Blessed Mother. Benita's attendants were: Joanne Campbell and Carolyn Hoppes. May Crowning This is our last week as students at St. Agnes Academy. Tonight is our Honors' Night. We are proud to be here, and we are proud to have you here to share our honor and our happiness . . .” --SALUTATORY ADDRESS Sharon Bamrick, English Medal, American Government Medal, Medal for Faithful Service in editing the Annual Honors Night We are tomorrow’s leaders, and we must be prepared for this task. Let us be thankful for the excellent education we have received . . --VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Mark Kosmicki, Scholarship Medal, History Medal, American History Medal, Scholarship to Chadron State Teachers' College Public Speaking Awards Cow Belles Charles Krantz and Joanne Campbell Kate Reynolds and Annette Bayer Mr. Ewing presenting the Holstein Friesian award to Joanne Camp- bell. Edward Clark, Actuaries Medal John Zochol, Athletic Medal John Nollette, DAY Sportsmanship St. Agnes Academy May 17, 1961 Medal Ella May Phillips, Outstanding Business Student, Library Medal Claudia Sponsel, Library Medal William Walters, Mathematics Medal Joan Stanley, Outstanding Shorthand Student Darlene Perkins, Mother Celsa Scholarship, Religion Medal Suzanne Ilsley, Science Medal Benita Hausmann, Scholarship to St. Mary Col- lege, Omaha, Nebraska Edward Essay, Award for out- standing Service, Medal for American Government Agnes Heitz, Bookkeeping Medal Sponsor: ALLIANCE FURNITURE COMPANY Forward Ever, backward Nevef SENIOR (LASS 1961 • $T. AtiNES ACADEMY Clou 7 Zoito ToawoAcI £viA , lictc u a iA tffcvtA. RO N A CASS LOUISE 8U5CHSENSTEIN SHARON BAMR CK EDWARD CLARK i LEOHA OE BOCK tofe. .. Jm... i ,-, tW SHARON DAVIS T; KATHERINE LAO EH ' LUAn WALTERS SHARON TiCNACNEA MEfHBfTH SPEAR C ROLYN HOPPES ELLA MAY PHILLIPS DARLENE PERKINS CLAUDIA SPONSEL RICHARD SC HA Eft Remember when the Seniors met in the high school hall to hang their class picture? ... It was May 19, after the graduation breakfast. ... We all met in the hall, and while we sang “Dear Old St. Agnes” Tom Kosmicki, the Senior class presi- dent, put the picture of the class of ’61 in its place in the hall. . . . Then we all went back to Church for GRADUATION. MARK KOSMICKI, Alliance, Nebraska During his four years in high school Mark has taken four years of English, two of Latin, three of mathematics, three of natural science and three of social science. Mark has taken an active part in athletics. He is presi- dent of the A Club. SHARON BAMRICK, Scottsbluff, Nebraska Sharon has taken four years of English, two of Latin, five of mathematics, three of social science and two of natural science. Sharon is editor of the 1961 annual. in the Class of ’61 SHARON TSCHACHER, Alliance, Nebraska Sharon has taken four years of English, two of Latin, two of mathematics, one of natural science, three of social science and two of commercial training. Sharon is one of the cheerleaders for the varsity squad. ELLA MAY PHILLIPS, Whitman, Nebraska Ella May has taken four years of English, two of Latin, two of mathematics, two of natural science, three of social science and two of secretarial training. Ella May is assistant librarian and assistant editor of the annual. 65 SPONSOR: Anthony Yeager Athletics cji de z6 $awu Mwv to y r-i n—vi- . I960 Football Crusader Schedule HYANNIS ...........HERE 2«.-3 SEPT. 9 CHADRON ASSUMP.....HEREo -i . SEPT.24 (Hom«coming) SIDNEY ST. PAT'S...THERE | - 0 SEPT. 29 HARRISBURG HERE 3 - iz OCT. 7 MULLEN ............HERE - ..¥. OCT. 14 SUNFLOWER .........THERE OCT.20 HOLY ROSARY........HERE OCT.28 ARTHUR ............THERE NOV. 4 III tin- -t— -• “% ■ —■ — 'Record 'MMt fKAetfi mr BACK THE CRUSADERS Sponsor: ALLIANCE STEAM LAUNDRY Coach Bob Placek with the first Junior Hi Football Squad fielded by St. Agnes Academy. CRUSADER BACK FIELD Dan Cullan Tom Kosmicki Bemie Kisicki THE CRUSADER LONESOME END --Ed Clark Sponsor: G L DAIRY KING 67 CRUSADER 39 William Campbell 44 Norman Goding 30 Dan Cullan 70 Harold Cullan 27 Terry Kennedy 10 Tom Kosmicki 80 John Roc key 54 Mark Kosmicki 37 Bob McChesney Student Manager; Mike Rockey Athletic Director; Rev. Hubert Spanel Crusaders being recognized prior to Homecoming game T. Kosmicki E. Clark J. Rockey B. Kisicki D. Cullan Hyannis ball carrier in trouble as three Crusaders move in VARSITY 41 John Samuelson 45 Larry Rizzi 52 Ed Clark 46 Bob Elder 40 Bernie Kisicki 20 Larry LaMay 38 Dick Cass 72 John Zochol 32 Tom Percival Student Manager; James Walters Coach; Francis Cortney Crusader inter- ference paves the way for a first down. SPONSOR: Elm Grill H. Cullan L. LaMay J. Zochol M. Kosmicki J. Nollette V 1960-61 ST. AGNES CRUSADERS Ij Basketball (j schedule w ■ Am {uMa TWV 63-71 DECEMBER Fri. 9 tAa , £j. ifr if 50- S Tues.13 Ho-is Fri 16 31- io Wed. 21 11-13 2i-i3 JANUARY 11-H Sat. 7 n-si Tues.10 55- Vf Fri. 13 50-s7 Sat 14 Jf iJ Wed. 18 50-11 Fri. 20 W-5 Fri27 Holy Rosary Rushville Hemingford Mullen Harr ison Gordon Dalton Sunflower Hyannis Hay Springs Assumption Harrison St Pats There Here Here There There Here There Here There There Here X Home Games- City Auditorium • RESERVES-6:30 P.M. VARSITY-8:00 P.M. FEBRUARY Hi-fi Thurs. 2 Chadron Prep. hi-53 Sat 4 Assumption 5 f-H Tues. 14 Hemingford There Here There ’ BACK THE CRUSADERS! STAGNES INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 10-11 WfSTfRH'D CoMFfftENCE Assumption Hyonruv Assumption Narriaen St Aqr� ci St. Aqncs 5t A ne s f Spccsor ALLIANCE COMMLTNXTT TV fi «9 1 VARSITY TEAM Russell Campbell, John Nollette, Tom Kosmicki, Mark Kosmicki, Ed Clark, Tom Newman, Ed Essay. Athletic Director; Father Hubert Spanel Coach; Francis Cort- ney Student Manager; Larry LaMay SPONSOR: Doctor R. W. Bowen 72 John Nollette with the ball TEAMWORK IN WINNING THE INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Ed Clark makes a basket. Bemie Kisicki tips the ball. Right: Pat Cullan reaches for it. Coach Cortney and Father Spanel with the team when they receive the first place trophy after win- ning the Invitational Tournament, Left to right: Ed Clark, Mark Kosmicki, Ed Essay, John Nollette and Tom Kosmicki. SOPHOMORE TEAM: Dan Cullan, Pat Cullan, Terry Kennedy, Bob McChesney, John Samuelson, Mike Rockey, Larry Rizzi, Norman Goding, Tom Percival. STUDENT MANAGERS: Larry LaMay, Bob Elder. COACH: Francis Cortney, Father Hubert Spanel. SPONSOR: ALLIANCE WHOLESALE CO. Track The A Club Officers; Mark Kosmicki, John Zochol, and Ed Clark with Coach Cortney THE 1961 TRACK SQUAD BACK ROW: Coach Cortney, John Zochol, John Nollette, Mark Kosmicki, John Samuelson, Bob McChesney, Larry Rizzi, Ed Clark, Larry LaMay and Coach Placek. FRONT ROW: Joe Montague, Walter Cheatle, Mike Rockey, Jim Kosmicki, Douglas Nollette, Terry Connolly, Terry Kennedy, Dick Cass, Norman Goding and Tom Percival. Sponsor: JOHN ZOCHOL Advertisers COMMERCIAL HOTEL Gif and Marion Davis, Owners A Home in the Sandhills Telephone KI 6-6751 Mullen Nebraska Complete Hardware Store Dutch Boy Paints Frigidaire Appliances RAINBOW LODGE Near the Business District 614 West Third Call 2100 FINECY MU$1C CO. 317 Box Butte Phone 695 ALLIANCE HARDWARE PLAIN$ IMPLEMENT $, MOTOR CO. John Deere --De Laval--Farmhand Phone 501 Sales and Service Alliance, Nebraska 210 Cheyenne Ave. Phone 89 Best Wishes to the Class of '61 DE MAR, INC. Alliance, Nebraska BERTtR0D$ SERVICE Motor Tune-up wi th BERT RODNEY'S Sun-scope Specialty 5CH0MMER TEXACO jERVICE Pick up and Delivery Battery Charge Push Truck Brake Repair Phone 4 3rd and Toluca 0 Jack Jilf FOOD MARKETS Shop at JACK AND JILL Alliance Alliance Nebraska ALLIANCE CLEANERS Free Pick-up and Delivery CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1961 PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. ALLIANCE LIVESTOCK COMMISSION COMPANY Nebraska's Largest Consigned Cattle Auction FANDM BOOTERY 30 5 Box Butte Call 232 REYNOLDS SALVAGE YARD AND AUTO PARTS Phone 731 ALLIANCE Atlas Tires Batteries Accessories E. Third and Miss., Phone: 694 Congratulations from LENIAR $TYLE AND HOWARD’ $H0E$ to the Class of 1961 Alliance, Nebraska 422 Box Butte Compliments of SILVER LINE SALVAGE Phone 50 Hemingford, Nebraska HEMINGFORD EQUIPMENT CO. HEMINGFORD EQUIPMENT COMPANY Hemingford Nebraska Alliance's Finest THE DRAKE HOTEL AMD COFFEE $HOP Downtown Free Parking Comfort Controlled Reasonable YEARS OF a YOUR OFFICIAL JOSTEN CLASS RING THE PROUD RESULT OF OVER skilled hands. the engraver's block... another JOSTEN class ring is bornl Every classring designed by JOSTEN'S combines age-old crafts with the most modem machinery... Bringing to America's students class rings of matchless beauty and quality. RICHARD TODD 15 South Maple North Platte Nebraska MORRISON LIVESTOCK CO. Congratulations to the 1961 Graduates of St. Agnes Academy. Scottsbluff Nebraska 5C0TT$BLUFF PACKING CO. Congratulations to the Class of 1961 Scottsbluff Nebraska Dial ME 5-2088 Box 728 COVER JONES MOTOR CO. Falcon 313 West Third Alliance, Nebraska Comet Phone 193 NORTHERN PLAINS LAND AND CATTLE AGENCY Specializing in Ranch Real Estate 323 West Third Street Alliance, Nebraska Western Ranch Sales and Management Phone 455 Nebraska Wyoming Montana South Dakota Parochial School Uniforms EXCLUSIVELY 1307 Market Street Philadelphia 7, Pa. ELENBERG $ O'HARA FRONTIER MOTEL 1100 West Third Call 110 Alliance Nebraska L. J. 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Employees Credit Union Serving Employees who Work for the Burlington Railroad on the Alliance and Sterling Division. 103 East First St. Alliance Congratulations to the Class of '61 Courtesy of the BANK OF HFMINGFORD PANHANDLE PACKING COMPANY CUSTOM BUTCHERING WHOLESALE MEATS East of the City Phone 813 J.G. PENNEY CO. 412 Box Butte Call 162 Alliance Nebraska JIM’5 RECREATION $ Lunch Meals Game s IF IT’S COODFOOD Hemingford Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1961 Courtesy of HEMINGFORD LUMBER COMPANY Hemingford is a Good Market for Your Grain HAGEMEI$TER $ Phone 192 Hemingford, Nebraska MONTGOMERY WARD SUCCESS to the GRADUATING CLASS of 1961 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1961 PANHANDLE WAREHOUSE East Third Phone 1464 c ;toresa r Alliance, Nebraska EVERYTHING for . . . Farm . . . Home . . . Car AT A SAVING! Hemingford, Nebraska HEMINGFORD BA$KETERIA CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS of '61 Hemingford, Nebraska 5HINDLER HARDWARE Best Wishes to the Class of '61 Hits--Hi-Fi--Stereo Stereo-Record Changers DICK RADIO 4-TV 116 West Third Phone 506 Alliance, Nebraska LEE'S TEXACO SERVICE Pick-up and Delivery Battery Charge Wrecker and Push Truck Brake Repair Tires Batteries Tube s Oil Gas Phone 157R2 Hemingford Nebraska HEMINGFORD JACK AMO JILL WESTERN IMPLEMENT CO. Burney Brothers MASSEY-HARRIS Sales Service The World's Most Famous Combines. Congratulations to the Class of 1961 Hemmingford, Nebr. Phone 215 ALLIANCE MANUFACTURING CO. South of Hi-Way 2 Over Pass Massey-F erguson Sales Service Gooseneck Hay Sleds Power Trail Mowers Specialized Welding Alliance, Nebraska Wayne Adams, Owner Phone 706 MANION'} Gasoline and Oil CONOCO SERVICE Tires and Accessories Hemingford, Nebraska ALLIANCE Congratulations to the Class of 1961 Symbol of KNIGHT} OF COLUMBI FARM LEADERSHIP Council 975 Alliance Petroleum and Fertilizer Products Nebraska Phone 622 COHGRMULATlCm$ TO THE CUft OF'« Mr. and Mrs. A1 Zanoni and Family Newcastle, Wyoming ’61 Crusader Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Barney Applegarth Dr. A. M. Matthews Hickory Route, Alliance 520 West 12th Street, Alliance Mr. and Mrs. John Barry Gentry Medical Center Frontier Motel, Alliance Gering, Nebraska Bernard Becker J. B. Hoban, D.D.S. 304 Potash, Alliance 2510 Broadway, Scottsbluff Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brittan Miss Mary Ann Hahn 1210 Cheyenne Ave., Alliance 1227 Platte Avenue, Alliance Mrs. Charles Brittan, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jeary 607 Toluca Ave., Alliance Hyannis, Nebraska Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cheatle Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Keeley 819 Platte, Alliance 820 West 9th Street, Alliance Cosgrave Company James F. Kennedy, M.D. 1515 Dodge Street West 10th Street, Alliance Omaha, Nebraska Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kosmicki Crum, Miller, Melick Fowling Route, Alliance 301 1 2 Box Butte, Alliance Mr. and Mrs. Marion Kosmicki Miss Linda Davison 1045 Duncan Avenue, Alliance Niagara House 6701 Hast Colfax Ave., Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Kosmicki Denver, Colorado Marple Route, Alliance Mr. L. A. Engelhaupt Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kosmicki 912 Dakota Avenue, Alliance Marple Route, Alliance Dr. and Mrs. T. D. Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. William Lore 1034 Colorado Ave., Alliance Fowling Route, Alliance Food Center Market Mike's Barber Shop Fourth and Laramie, Alliance Alliance, Nebraska 106 Modem Salon of Beauty 17 West 18th St., Scottsbluff Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Ressegieu 1220 Toluca Avenue, Alliance Miss Barbara McCarthy 211 East 3rd St., Alliance Charles E. Murphy Box 68, Alliance Doctor L. G. Neff Alliance, Nebraska Mrs. Bernard Pieper Hay Springs, Nebraska Mrs. Amy Schwichtenberg 218 West 20th, Scottsbluff Dwight Sloan 1215 Big Horn Avenue, Alliance Mr. and Mrs. Charles Starks Keenesburg, Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zochol Marple Route, Alliance Louise Buechsenstein Carol Applegarth Susan Ressegieu Sharon Vrbas 196 ! Crusader Boosters Sharon Bam rick Editor Ella May Phillips Assistant Editor Bill Walters Manager Joanne Campbell Manager Darlene Perkins Jerry Munger Frank Hamilton 107 And now we close our MEMORY FILE for 1960-1961. ... We have tried to picture the SPIRIT, the ACTIVITIES, and the TRADITIONS of St. Ag- nes Academy. ... We have endeavored to preserve memories of each of our schoolmates. ... We have made an effort to record each of the activities which kept us so busy during the year. We are grateful to the following who have helped with the publication of this edition of the CRUSADER: to our PATRONS; to those who have aided us by pur- chasing ads and sponsorships; to those who have helped with the actual work; to the faculty members and stu- dents who have given advice and encouragement; to our BOOSTERS and to our BUSINESS MANAGERS, Joanne Campbell and Bill Walters, who have worked so hard to secure the funds necessary to support this project. As you page through this MEMORY FILE, may you have pleasure in recalling the SPIRIT, the ACTIVITIES, and the TRADITIONS of St. Agnes Academy. Gratefully, The EDITORS SPONSOR: Leonard Freimuth ft 108