St Joseph High School - Builder Yearbook (Olpe, KS)

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In preparation for the monthly Sodality meet- ing, Prefect Dale Steffes andSec. -Treas. Carlene Diebolt change dance records in the nickelo- deon. Vice-Prefect Shir- leen Schmidt decorates the shrine of our Patron- ess, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our willing artist, Winifred Kuhlnnann, puts the finishing touches on the crown for the Fall Festival. Theresa Wendling and Norma Murphy wrap packages for the Parcel Post Booth. An assembly line of ambitious Sodalists Joe Rosillon, Bob Hohne, and Jim Wein- man cut and stamp markers for the Fall Festival Booths. ' ar cJLcLclu6 The outstanding student organization for spiritual ac- tivity is the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, under the direc- tion of the Central office at St. Mary ' s Kansas. The Kansas State Sodality Union makes plans for the year. Sodality ac- tivities whi ch made this year successful are clothes drive, collection of stamps for the missions, King and Queen Ball, Parents ' Night, Spiritual Bouquet for the Holy Father, and May Crowning. JACK ' S CAFE Olpe, Kansas ECCLESTON SON FUNERAL HOME Emporia, Kansas Phone 30 17

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On the first of May each year the students of St. Joseph School nnanifest their devotion and love for Our Lady with a formal procession. Beautiful Marian hymns are sung by students as senior girls carry the statue of the Qu-een of May. In conclusion, Christ Himself in sacramental benedic- tion gives His blessing to the entire parish. Attired informals, four senior girls Charlene Lenninger, Pat Matheis, Dorothy Kuhlmann, and Greta Murphy carry the statue of Our Lady in solemn procession. During the singing of Bring Flowers of the Fairest, Shirleen Schmidt, attired in a white lace formal and fingertip veil, places a garland of flowers on the statue of the Blesses Virgin. Joann Redeker, ac- tive Sodalist, is seen here carrying the crown for the coronation cere- mony. She is accom- panied by the flower girls, Alvina Schmidt and Frances Lutz, Other girls pictured are W. Haag, C. Diebolt, N. Murphy, K. Wein- man, V. Hohne, W. Kuhlmann. C Of GEORGE GROH SONS, Emporia, Kansas 16 rownina Of Wa

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Robert Hohne is Sec- retary-Treasurer of the Knights of the Altar . Here he dutifully lights the candles in preparation for Mass. At 8:00 the Holy Sac- rifice of the Mass begins as Robert Hohne and Jerry Redeker ring the sanctuary bell. The Knights of the Altar elected Dale Steffes as President. He is car- rying the missal to the gospel side of the altar. Maurice Gerleman carries the chalice veil after the ablution. HOHNE ' S GROCERY Olpe, Kansas George Burenheide swings the censer during the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. Loyalty to their Alma Mater, and loyalty to their server appoint- ments have characterized these Knights of the Altar. CORNER STORE Olpe, Kansas