St Joseph High School Nazareth Academy - Excelsior Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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Three March Valerie Schoener, Kathy Hoffman, and Amy Bluntzer werechosen to participate in the Lordmayor of London ' s New Year ' s Day Parade for their dancing abilities. ' When I was there, I was in a we. It was so mystifying. — Kathy Hoffman. I ' m ready to go back any time. There is so much to see. ' ' — Valerie Schoener. ... I have grown in apprecia- tion for the world in which we live. — Amy Bluntzer. 18 Kathy, Amy. and Valerie were able to visit the home of William Shakespeare during their stay in London.

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Shares The Spirit f n TTTTj The week of January 31 through February 7, 1988, was celebrated nationally as Catholic Schools ' Week. Here at St. Joseph ' s High School, the week also included the celebration of the school ' s 120th Anniversary. On Sunday, the week ' s activities began with a reception and tour of St. Joe for future students. Dr. John Blackaller, mayor of Victoria, was the guest speaker at an assembly held on Monday, at which he formally declared Febru- ary 1, 1988 as St. Joseph High School Day. Also during the assem- bly. Coach Steve Tibiletti was hon- ored with cards from all four clas- ses as well as a new desk and chair set for twenty-five years of service at St. Joe. Tuesday was Pastor ' s Day. This year a reception for all pastors was held during the morning, after which the students visited their pastors and got a chance to know one another on a more personal lev- el. Joseph Jacco visited St. Joe on Wednesday and enlightened the students with a recollection of his experiences at Medjugorge, Yugo- slavia. Bishop Charles Grahman held a mass for the students and faculty on Thursday, honoring Catholic School ' s Week and the school ' s an- niversary. On Friday, a talent show was held, giving many students and fac- ulty members a chance to exhibit their abilities. Tuesday through Thursday, spe- cial events took place during the breaks, which were lengthened for this reason. During the morning breaks, students participated in ar- tistic presentations in music, art, dance, speech and drama. During the afternoon breaks, active stu- dents were honored with receptions in the cafeteria. On Saturday, a wine and cheese reception was held for St. Joseph High School alumni who graduated between the years of 1938 and 1948. On Sunday, February 7, 1988, a mass was held in the St. Joseph High School gym, commemorating the school ' s anniversary. The activities dur ing the 1988 celebration of Catholic School ' s Week truly fit this year ' s theme. Share the Spirit.

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In London I was very excited about them getting to go to London. I wish I could ' ve gone. — Miss Lisa Gawl- ik, Starlighter sponsor. Our trip to London was like stepping back into the pages of his- tory and literature ... — Mrs. Claudia Schoener, (Valerie ' s moth- er). The girls strike a pose with the Bronte sisters while visit- ing the famed Madame Tussaud ' s Wax Museum in London. Between December 26 and Jan- uary 3, three Starlighters, Val- erie Schoener, 1st Lieutenant, Kathy Hoffman and Amy Blunt- zer, both 2nd lieutenants, were in London, England, to march in the Lord Mayor of London ' s New Year ' s Day Parade. The girls were chosen for this honor at their summer drill team camp. Half Time U.S.A., along with approximately 100 other girls from Texas and Florida. In the parade, the chosen partici- pants performed and marched to ' ' Deep in the Heart of Texas and the theme song from Bonanza. During their visit to London, the girls saw the play CATS, as well as a Shakespearean play, visited the home of William Shakespeare, Westminster Ab- bey, and attended a Medieval Supper. All three of the girls agree that from their trip to England they got a once in a lifetime experi- ence and memories that will nev- er be forgotten. Amy, Kathy, and Valerie take time out from their busy schedule to pose with the [reindeer outside of their hotel.