St Marys Academy - Blue Star Yearbook (Austin, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1961 volume:

THE BLUE STAR St. Mary’s Academy Austin, Texas 1961 v 4l FOREWORD This book holds within its covers memories of one year in our lives at St. Mary's. For each of us this one year is a stone in the structure of a great bridge which is our life. We began to build this bridge the day we were born and now we push forward toward its completion and ultimate Goal. Through Our Lady's intercessory powers each weakness, each loose pebble, is strengthened and this prevents our bridge from crashing down to eternal destruc- tion. With this thought we pattern our lives and the theme of the 1961 BLUE STAR. 3 Walter Barnes Studio His Excellency LOUIS J. REICHER Bishop of Austin Our Sisters— those who oid us now along the bridge from chi Id hood to womanhood... FACULTY 5 Sister Eliso Mario, principal of St. Mary's, discusses the past eventful year with Student Council President, Frances Harris, as they leave the Homemaking Cottage. 6 SISTER M. MONESSA, C.S. C. Science Mathematics Health Brother Stanley, C.S.C., science teacher at Saint Edward's, awards Sister Monessa a certificate for the excellent participation of her students in the Science Fair. SISTER M. LORETTA CLARE, C.S. C. Supervisor of Cafeteria Sister Loretta Clare bolsters school spirit by selling St. Mary's stickers to Jane Garcia. SISTER M. PURITAS, C.S.C. Social Studies Governor Price Daniel warmly welcomes Sister M. Puritas and her Civics class at their Capitol visit on March 15. Sister Lucia Marie accompanied Sister. 7 SISTER M. SAMUEL, C.S.C. Sister M. Samuel and Molly Zalesky happily show off newly arrived caps and gowns. C.S. M. C. Moderator Senior Class Sponsor Senior Religion Languages Health Below: SISTER M. ODELIA, C.S.C. Registrar Assistant Principal Sophomore Class Sponsor Sophomore Religion Librarian Special English Algebra By the look on Mary Romirez' face she most hove a good grade from Sister M. Anselm. received Mary Jo Meyer is a help to Sister M. Odelia in the li- brary . Above: SISTER M. ANSELM, C.S.C. Dean of Resident Students Junior Class Sponsor Junior Religion English Journalism Holy Cross Guild Publications Right: SISTER M. ROSE ANTHONY, C.S.C. Freshman Class Sponsor Freshman Religion Director of Glee Club and Dramatics Club English 8 Music Sister M. Rose Anthony watches Nona Stevens' piano technique. Right: Georgene Knesek, with eyes shut, seems to be con- centrating on what Sister Marie Vianney, C.S.C., has to say. Sister teaches World History. Miss Jeanne Shanks explains volleyball positions. Miss Shanks is P.E. Instructor and Basketball Coach. SISTER MARY OF THE SEVEN DOLORS, C.S.C. (not pictured) T reasurer Mathematics Busines s Director of Athletics Left: Esther Velasquez and Alma Luz Cano listen intently as Mrs. Ronald Clark, homemakiny instructor, demonstrates a technique. 9 Right: Father Maurice Powers, C.S.C., conducts a regular Tuesday religion class for the student body. Left: Father Robert Murphy, C.S.P. , speaks from the chapel sanctuary during the annual students' retreat, Feb- ruary 1-3. SISTER M. SAMUEL, sponsor MARY F. TROXLER, treasurer DIANE FREYTAG, president CAROL MAX A, secretary MARGARET BANUELOS, vice-president SENIORS MARY ANN ACEVEDO Class Secretary 1,3 Class Treasurer 2 Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2, 3,4 President 4 Holy Cross Guild 2, 3, 4 Marian Bell 2, 3 LINDA SUE BALLARD Sodality 4 Unit Leader 4 C.S.M.C. 3,4 Holy Cross Guild 3 Blue Star 4 Glee Club 3,4 Future Nurses 3,4 MARGARET LYNN BANUELOS Student Council 4 Class Vice-President 4 Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2, 3, 4 Holy Cross Guild 3 Blue Star 3, 4 Future Nurses 3,4 Pep Drill Squad 1 AURORA CASTELLON GUADALUPE P. GUAJARDO Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 Unit Secretary 3,4 C.S.M.C. 1,2, 3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1,2,3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4 Science Fair 3 Pep Drill Squad 1 DIANE GERTRUDE FREYTAG Student Council 1,2, 3,4 Class President 3, 4 Class Vice-President 1,2 Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C, 1,2, 3,4 Glee Club 1,2,3 Future Nurses 1 Pep Drill Squad 1 13 FRANCESCA I. HARRIS Student Council President 4 Student Council Secretary 3 Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1.2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1,2,3, 4 Marian Bell 4 Blue Star 1,2,3,4 Library 2 Glee Club 1, 2 Miss St. Mary's 4 Class Favorite 3 Science Fair 3 GERALDINE ELAINE KRZYWONSKI Student Council Vice-President 4 Student Council Treasurer 3 Class President 1,2 Class Treasurer 3 Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S. M. C. 1,2, 3, 4 Holy Cross Guild 1,2,3 Blue Star 1, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Future Nurses 1,2,3 Social Chairman 1 NANCY J. LANDERS C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1, 2, 3, 4 Marian Bell 4 Blue Star 3, 4 Secretary 2 Pep Drill Squad 1 14 JUDITH ANN MALIK Sodality 1,2, 3,4 Vice-Prefect 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1,2, 3, 4 Marian Bell 4 Business Manager 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4 Dramatics Club 1 Future Nurses 1 SANDRA MARIE MAREK Sodality 2,3,4 C.S.M.C. 2,3,4 Blue Star Editor 4 Library Committee 2 Glee Club 2, 3 Dramatics Club 2, 3 Future Nurses 2,3 CAROL MARIE MAXA Class Secretary 4 Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 2, 3 Marian Bell 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4 15 PATRICIA ANN MUNSON Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2, 3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1,2,3 Marian Bell 2, 3, 4 Assistant Editor 4 Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club 1,2 Science Fair 3 KATHLEEN GRACE McKESSON Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 2, 3,4 Dramatics Club 2, 3 Science Fair 3, 4 LINDA JOSEPHINE NOACK Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2, 3, 4 Holy Cross Guild 2, 3 Marian Bell 2 Blue Star 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4 President 4 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary 2 Vice-President 3 Future Nurses 2 16 SYLVIA JEAN NOHRA Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1,2,3 Blue Star 4 Glee Club 1,2,3 Future Nurses 2,3 Pep Drill Squad 1 TERESA MAE ROBERTO Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S. M. C. 1,2, 3, 4 Holy Cross Guild 1,2,3 Marian Bell 2, 3, 4 Advertising Manager 4 Glee Club 1, 2,3,4 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4 Future Nurses 1,2,3,4 President 4 Science Fair 3, 4 NANCY JEANETTE STEVENS Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 Secretary 3 Prefect 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1, 2, 3, 4 Blue Star 3, 4 Business Manager 4 Future Nurses 1,2,3 17 KATHERINE MARIE STUMPF CAROL LINDA THOMPSON C.S.M.C. 4 Holy Cross Guild 4 C.S.M.C. 4 ROSE MARIE TORRES Sodality 4 C.S.M.C. 3.4 18 MARY FRANCES TROXLER Student Council 3 Class Vice-President 3 Class Secretary 2 Class Treasurer 1,4 Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1,2, 3, 4 Marian Bell 1,2, 3, 4 Editor 3, 4 Basketball 1,2,3, 4 Captain 4 Class Favorite 2 Science Fair 3 MOLLY DOLORES ZALESKY Sodality 1,2, 3, 4 C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4 Holy Cross Guild 1, 2, 3, 4 Marian Bell 4 Head Photographer 4 Blue Star 3 Glee Club 3,4 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4 President 4 Future Nurses 1 Basketball 1 Photographer 3,4 ROBIN WHITE C.S.M. C. 4 Holy Cross Guild 4 Marian Bell 4 Dramatics Club 4 19 SALUTATORIAN: SANDRA MAREK VALEDICTORIAN: KATHLEEN McKESSON M m .r •? «fct V N • ft V.Ti vy I zFk '  v |  -r ■ ,-rfT V M-: N v v SISTER M. ANSELM, sponsor ELAINE KRUHL, secretary ANN JOHNSTON, president GEORGENE KNESEK, vice-president SHARRON POTCHERNICK, treasurer JUNIORS 21 English assignment - off the record Cinderbelle and Beauregard portrayed LUPE CHAVEZ by Kathy Noock and Ann Johnston. MARIA ELENA CAVAZOS PATRICIA CAMPBELL English assignment-on the record Sharron Potchernick and KATHLEEN BURTON the dictionary. KATHERINE BURKE PATRICIA ADAMS BELVA ALEXANDER TERESA BECERRA TRUDY BROWNSHADEL ALICIA ESTABA MICHELLE FALLON RAQUEL GARCIA KAY GEORGE CAROLYN HALL Sharron Potchernick, Gloria Moreno, Kathy Noock, Georgene Knesek, Kay George, Ann Johnston, Mary Jo Meyer, Kit Burton, Maureen Walsh, Nona Stevens, Trudy Brownshodel, Michelle Fallon, Loretta Jondo (members of the chief class) hold a powwow after lunch. 23 MARY JO MEYER BARBARA MALBURG PEGGY LYNCH ELAINE KRUHL Judy Hernandez is fascinated by products of the GEORGENE KNESEK winter workshop. ANN JOHNSTON JUDY HERNANDEZ MOLLY HILL BEVERLY HOFFMAN LORETTA JANDA I 1 GLORIA MORENO CLAUDIA MORGAN • -5 BERNADETTE MOSBY PATTY NARDECCHIA KATHY NOACK Potty Nardecchio, Teresa Becerra, Patsy Adams, Kathy Burke, Gloria Moreno, Elaine Kruhl, Bertha Uriegas, Molly Hill, Nona Stevens, and Raquel Garcia model clothes from Ell-Etta's to raise money for the Prom. 1 I TERESA DE LA PENA DEL SIMECEK MARY VAETH SHARRON POTCHERNICK NONA STEVENS MARIA DE LA LUZ VALDES MARY RAMIREZ ANN TOMSU PENNY VAN HORN ■i O PATRICIA REININGER KIM TROUSDALE MAUREEN WALSH ANITA RIOS BERTHA URIEGAS CAROLYN WOODWARD Kim Trousdale, Belva Alexander, Cathy Burke, and Peggy Lynch help to transform the stage into a Winter Wonderland for the Junior Fashion Show, November 10. 2 1 A SISTER M. ODELIA, sponsor JUDY KOOCK, vice-president KATHLEEN LEARY, president MARY ANNE MAXA, treasurer VIRGINIA GUERRERO, secretary SOPHOMORES Sophomores Mary Anne Maxa, Linda Lucas, entertain (?) the Sophomores' wiggly Mission RAMONA AVILA MARY BALDESWHILER TERRY BALLENGER FRANCES BAZAN PATRICIA BLACKMORE SHARON BOLIEU Linda Whiffen, Maria Elena Guerra, and Bethy Tomsu project, Valentine. while Pat Terbay and Judy Reyes assist her. MYRL CARLSON ROSE CRUZ CARLITA DUNAGAN JANE GARCIA NANCY GONZALES MARIA ELENA GUERRA VIRGINIA GUERRERO KATHLEEN HOLLAND 29 Sophomores: Sandra Woodward, Kathy Purdy, discuss their coming biology assignment by PATRICIA JOHNSON JUDY KOOCK KATHLEEN LEARY JOANN LEDET Kathleen Leary and Aleta Brinkley display 30 Myrl Carlson, JoAnn Ledet, and Carla Lowenberg the pool. Seniors' invitation to the Senior-Sophomore picnic. DIANA PANY RUTH PECOT ROSALINDA PINEDO KATHY PURDY MARY ALICE RAMIREZ JUDY REYES FRANCES ROBERTO MARY ESTHER SANCHEZ 31 JEANNE SILGUERO PATRICIA TERBAY BETHY TOMSU MARGARET TOWNSEND Sf. Joseph is not forgotten by the Sophomores. Sharon Bolieu and Judy Reyes adorn his shrine one February morning. VIVIAN URIEGAS ESTHER VELASQUEZ LINDA WHIFFEN SANDRA WOODWARD Linda Lucas and Diana Pany prepare Christmas gifts for the poor families, December, 1960. MARY ALICE ACUNA CHRISTINE CARLSON SHARON CARSON MARY HELEN CASTRO MARILYN CHITWOOD 34 ELAINE GONZALES ROSE ANN HARRIS KAREN KELLY DIAN KIRKPATRICK JANIE KUNZ SANDRA LASHLY MARGARET LEWIS JANE LINGO ELIZABETH LOPEZ EILEEN LYSEK CATHERINE MARTINEC Janice Zalesky's suggestion for an intention during Chapel visit must be interesting judging from the looks on Elaine Gonzales' and Sharon Carson's faces. LOUISE MATL LYNDA MATOCHA BONNIE McCLUSKEY MARY EVELYN McSHANE TRUDY METCALFE THERESA MOKRY RITA MURPHY MARY ALICE NENDELL JEANNIE OTERO ESTELA PENA At the Saint Edward's Science Show, Feb. 27, Elaine Gonzales demonstrates her project for Janice Zalesky. Rita Murphy and Lynda Matocha are about to share a cake won at the Freshman cake-walk. CYNTHIA PEPPARD NANCY PETERSCHMIDT MARY POTCHERNICK CONNIE POTTS JANICE ZALESKY PATRICIA ZAMBRANO PATSY SANCHEZ ARLENE STOJANIK Sharon Carson, Jody Voelkel, and Linda Connelly are engrossed in looking at their book. CELESTE REIDY PAT VERASTIQUE JODY VOELKEL PAULETTE WALTER BARBARA JO WILSON i- fe-M V y v ikm w- •. :A% • « r$| H ,1m -Jrm f ¥2 I T t)' ' ■ ORGANIZATION HEADS: MOLLIE ZALESKY-Dramotics NANCY STEVENS-Sodality MARY ANN ACEVEDO-C. S.M.C. FRANCES HARRIS-Student Council LINDA NOACK-Glee Club MARY FRANCES TROXLER-Marian Bell SANDRA MAREK-Blue Star ORGANIZATIONS SCHOOL Ann Tomsu interviews Father Jocob Chokiamury of Indio, September 21. Apparently pleased are Teresa Roberto, Nancy Landers, Judy Malik, and Pat Munson. (San Antonio, January 7) Frances Harris, Pat Munson, Mary F. Troxler work on headlines. Molly Zalesky, No. 1 photo- grapher, finds a negative systematically. 40 PUBLICATIONS BLUE STAR EDITOR: Sandra Marek Marek decide Who should get it? as photo. Photography team: Bertha Uriegas, Pot Rein- inger, Beverly Hoffman, Kathleen Leary. The advertisers must have waited a long time for this one. (I. to r.) Sylvia Nohra, Teresa Roberto, and Georgene Knesek. Fifteen Starlets prepare to hear the verdict on the '60 book during the Texas Catholic Journalists' Workshop, San Antonio, January 7. Nancy Stevens, business man- ager, admires photo display at San Antonio convention. 41 Rosalinda Pinedo, Kathy Martinec, and Vivian Uriegas are active even in rain for the March of Dimes. Patty Nardecchio, vice-president; Teresa Roberto, president; Mary Jo Meyer, secretary; Ann Tomsu, treasurer. FUTURE Teresa Becerra is capped by Mrs. Edith Turner during the FNC ceremony held at Austin High School, January 15. L. to R. Bertha Uriegas, Georgene Knesek, Kim Trousdale, Margaret Townsend, Frances Roberto, Teresa Becerra, Lupe Chavez; Mary Vaeth, Patsy Adams, Joan Baldeschwiler, Penny Van Horn, Ruth Pecot, Mary Baldeschwiler, Sandra Woodward, Rose Cruz, Frances Bazan; Gloria De Leon, Del Rita Simecek, Molly Hill, Peggy Lynch, Patty Terbay, Terry Bollenger, Virginia Guerrero, Patty Campbell; MyrI Carlson, Linda Whiffen, Sharon Bolieu, Judy Reyes, Pat Johnson, Vivian Uriegas, Diana Pany, Carolyn Woodward, Mary Jo Meyer, Teresa Roberto, and Ann Tomsu. Pafty Nardecchiaand Teresa Roberto read up on College Nursing Programs. Looks like Molly Hill—and it takes them all to revive her. Mrs. F.M. Pearce, FNC sponsor, shares Corpus Christi Convention memories with Margaret Townsend and Penny Van Horn. STUDENT The new leaders of the 1960-61 year are formally introduced at installation ceremonies, October 19. Student Counci I President Frances Harris, presents a spiritual bouquet to BishopAlfred Mendez, C.S.C., after he said Mass here en route to his new diocese in Puerto Rico, November 10. Spring Portrait of the Student Council-Kay Krzywonski (foreground). The magazine drive won a McKesson, Diane Frey tag, gene Knesek. The Christmas program ended with a candy cane for everyone. Here Bonnie McCluskey and Chris Carlson receive theirs from Gerri Krzywonski, December 21. COUNCIL George, Ann Tomsu, Frances Harris, Geraldine menagerie for Kathleen Lupe Guajardo, and Geor- Ann Tomsu, se ere to ry, checks the rise in sale of Games Day tickets on the progress chart, April. Gloria De Leon and Bonnie McCluskey toe the mark as they passAnn John- ston in the hall. Kay George, treasurer, and Judy Koock figure the proceeds netted from the luncheon sponsored by the Student Council, March 28. Ann Johnston and Beverly Hoffman win picnic project prizes. SCHOOL Lorraine Hurley, Terry Ballenger, and Virginia Martinec Claudia Morgan, Judy Reyes, and Kim Trousdale find below the dam a good sunning spot. 46 PICNIC playing mermaids in the icy depths of Barton Springs. Georgene Knesek, Frannie Harris, and Diane Freytag are carefully selecting the prettiest decorations for the dance that everyone has been waiting for. FORMAL BALL Federated Women's Club Frannie Harris, Miss Saint Mary's, her date, Richara Morel I, ChrisCarlson, Freshman Favorite and her date, Joe Peoples, dance to Let Me Call You Sweetheart after the announcement of their winning. Freshmen and Sophomores joined the throng that could have danced all night . 49 Father Stanley elevates the Sacred Host before the new Sodalists receive Com- munion. Rev. John Stanley, C. S. P., invests new members with the medal of their consecration. Sodality Reception December 7. SODALITY OF THE Kathleen Leary, Nona Stevens, and Trudy Brownshadel make decorative balls for the Sodality Ball. 52 Sister Odelio sponsor, briefs officers; Nona Stevens, secretory; Nancy Stevens, pre- fect; Judy Malik, vice-prefect; and Ann Johnston, treasurer, on Sodality ball plans. BLESSED VIRGIN Bernadette Mosby and Esther Velasquez pantomime the Annunci- ation of the Blessed Mother, Sodality assembly, March 20. FORMAL Through the night, Dutch Scheel provided music for the dancers. Sodality formal Elaine Kruhl and escort swing out to the rhythmic music of the orchestra. MAY PROCESSION Nancy Stevens, prefect, crowns the statue of Our Lady during the climactic moment of the ceremony, held in honor of our Heavenly Mother. Ann Johnston, treasurer; Loretta Janda; Trudy Brownsha- del; Judy Malik, vice-prefect; Nancy Stevens, May Queen; and Nona Stevens, secretary, pray the Rosary at the beginning of the Procession, May 7, 1961. 57 DRAMATICS Dramatics Club Officers: Moll Zolesky, Morgan, secretary; Georgene Knesek, vice Kay George and Kim Trousdale in Magic on Main Street December 7 at St. Mary's. Judy Koock and Molly Zalesky check the schedule for the National Catholic Theatre Conference in San Antonio, November 19. fsX- Sister M. Rose Anthony, Dramatics Club sponsor, helps Gloria Morena adjust her veil for the Christmas play, December 20. president; Linda Lucas, treasurer; Claudia president. CLUB The Noack-Fallon-George team stars in Enter the Hero at the NCTC Regional Meet in Houston, February 17-18. 59 Virginia Guerrero and Linda Lucas agree on a picture for the Dramatics Club's scrapbook. Robin White and Claudia Morgan busy themselves with Spread- ing the News at St. Ed's One Act Play Night, March 13. CATHOLIC MISSION Pot Munson and Kathleen McKesson help decorate for the Senior Mission Dance. Mary Ann Acevedo shows Sister M. Samuel, sponsor, a picture in the scrap- book of C.S.M.C. events. C.S.M.C. Officers: Sharron Potchernick, secretary; Loretta Baldeschwiler, treasurer. Mary Ann Acevedo helps Judy Malik and Aurora Castellon take food to a needy family at Christmas. Janda, vice-president; Mary Ann Acevedo, president; Mary STUDENTS’ CRUSADE Sharron Potchernick and Mary Ann Acevedo, delegates to the C.S.M.C. Con- vention at Notre Dame, are the only Texans who attended the convention, August, 1960. Molly Hill and Kim Trousdale diligently repair clothes to be given to the poor at Christmas time. for Patty Nardecchia and Sharron Potchernick examine stamps the annual C.S.M.C. Drive. 62 Judy Malik talks with patient at Delwood Nursing Home which C.S.M.C. groups visited throughout year. GLEE CLUB Glee Club Officers: Sylvia Nohra, vice-president; Linda Noack, president; Elaine Kruhl, secretary; Patty Nardecchia, treasurer The Glee Club sang carols from different parts of the world at the Christmas Program, December 11 and 12 at St. Edward's. Sister M. Rose Anthony, sponsor, briefs Georgene Knesek on an important decision. 63 SPRING MUSICALE Kathy Noack, Sandi Marek and Tim Koock visit in the Sweet Shop. Mary Potchernick, Kathy Noack, Linda Matocha, Sandi Marek hail Mr. Touchdown U.S.A. Terry Ballinger and Jeanne Silguero, charwomen. 64 CHEER LEADERS It appears that Kathy Noack, Patty Johnson, Beth Tomsu, Patty Terbay and the others are enjoying a great basketball game at St. Edward's. Ann Tomsu and Judy Reyes are ready for the game. Take me to your Cheerleaders Ann Tomsu and Richard Ferris lead the crowd in one of St. Ed- cheer leader. ward's familiar yells. 65 BASKETBALL BELLES DEL RITA SIMECEK MOLLY HILL Guard Forward SHARRON POTCHERNICK Guard MARY FRANCES TROXLER Captain F orward Elaine Gonzales and Molly Hill sinking one during Del Valle game in November. MARY POTCHERNICK KAY GEORGE PAT REININGER Guard Forward Guard Georgene Knesek tries a shot; Molly Hill watches her St. Stephen's opponents. Freshmen Chris Carlson and Kathy Martinec are Mary Alice Nendell plays divinely Diane Freytag arranges a suitbale coiffure for Fresh- housekeepers for their big sisters. in Freshmen Talent Show. men Hody Voelkel. FRESHMAN WEEK Above: Winning first place in Freshmen Talent Show de- lights Bonnie McCluskey as she drives her mule train. Left: Senior-supervised lunch-time activity of the little sisters results in an original dance creation. Judy Malik receives communion from Father John Stanley, C.S.P. at Opening Mass, Sep- tember 16. Carol Maxa and Carol Thomspon don sober faces after the Mass. Come on, Sylvia, 'tease Mary Ann Acevedo and Gerri Krzywonski. You don't look any funnier than the rest of us. Takes a lot for a smile like that from Gerri Krzywonski. The senior ring handed to her by Mary Ann Acevedo might be the reason. Margaret Banuelos, Teresa Roberto, and Nancy Landers must be com- paring the beauty of the rings on each hand. Sylvia Nohra and Molly Zalesky happily compare the intricacies of their new rings. CAMPUS Michelle Fallon gaily taunts a stone member of the campus. As students leave the campus, they pass the ever-memorable Sacred northeast corner of the grounds. 72 Many students ore unaware of the campus greenhouse, but Jane Lingo and Linda Connelley seem to have discovered it! SCENES With typing class behind them, Molly Zalesky and Nancy Stevens return to the main building. As spring draws near many students like Linda Whiffen and Judy Reyes are drawn to the Residence Hall lawn for studies. 73 Students bowed in humble supplication before the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima during retreat, February 1,2,3. RETREAT Kathy Noack has her throat blessed on the Feast of St. Blaise, by Rev. Robert J. Murphy, C.S.P. 74 Father Murphy bestows Apostolic Blessing on students at the final con ference of retreat. Mary Frances Troxler and Katherine Stumpf examine a miniature model of Austin during the senior Civics Class field trip to the Capitol Build- ing. I wonder where this Tower is that's marked on this map? Robin White questions Carol Thompson on the University-sponsored Orienta- tion Day for prospective students. SENIORS Seniors Linda Noack, Sylvia Nohra, Gerri Krzywonski, Carol Maxa, and Sandi Marek spout devil's horns for Name Day. Waller Creek affer a rain makes a romantic background for these sub-debs who pose on the campus bridge. (I. tor.) Barbara Malburg, Rose Marie Torres, Margaret Banuelos, and Alicia Estaba. She's on her way to her first dipl AT LARGE Mr. Herman Neusch introduces the Religious Vo- cation Essay Contest sponsored in Austin schools by the Serra Club. (March 1) RESIDENT LIFE Roquel Garcia and Aleta Brinkley prefer the old fashion to these new fang led clocks. Aleta Brinkley, Patricia Zambrano, Robin White, Trudy Metcalfe, Franny Harris, and Raquel Garcia solve world problems. Aleta Brinkley, Patricia Zambrano, Maria Elena Guerra, opera stars off-stage. 78 Prom Queen Carol Maxa, Princess Molly Zalesky, and Duchess Mary Frances Troxler catch their breath after an exciting evening at Green Pastures. Patty Campbell and escort Ronnie Kruhl dance in the candle light of the Cotillion Room. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM By her smile it would seem that Bertha Uriegas approves of the favors presented to the Seniors at the Prom on April 21. SENIOR HONORS Senior class president, Diane Freytag received a Complete Theory Pin for excellence in shorthand theory. Top: Glee Club president Linda Noack received a Genesian Pin; Bottom: Gerri Krzywonski displayed greatest proficiency in written expression. Gregg Shorthand Awards to (standing) Carol Maxa, Judy Malik; Carol Thompson; Teresa Roberto; Kathleen McKesson; (kneeling) Frances Harris; Mary Ann Acevedo, C.S.M.C. president who maintained the highest average in religion for four years; Diane Freytog; Dramatics Club president Molly Zalesky who received a N.C.T.C. Certificate of Achievement and the Drama Emblem. 80 MAY 29 Seniors at Honors Assembly: Kathleen McKesson; Frances Harris, president of the Student Council who received a medal for excellence in Shorthand theory and dictation; Linda Noack, Lupe Guajardo, Molly Zalesky, Carol Thomp- son. Top: Marian Bell Editor Mary Frances Trox- ler received an award for giving the best all-around performance as a high school journalist. Bottom: Robin White received the N.C.T.C. Certificate of Achievement and the Drama Emblem. Teresa Roberto received the school award (a slide rule) for participating in the science essay contest, and $15 for her essay in the contest sponsored by Physicians and Surgeons, and the Drama Emblem. 81 VALEDICTORIAN KATHLEEN McKESSON Scholarships from the Texas Council of Church-Related Colleges, University of Texas, and Our Lady of the Lake College. SALUTATOR IAN SANDRA MAREK Scholarship from the Texas Council of Church-Related Colleges; Betty Crocker Homemaking Award; Editor of the Blue Star. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Seniors received their diplomas from Bishop Louis J. Reicher at St. Mary's Cathedral, May 30. Senior class of Saint Mary's Academy, 1961: (row 1) Carol Thompson, Molly Zalesky, Gerri Krzywonski, Kathleen McKesson, Sylvia Nohra, Aurora Castellon, Linda Noack, Mary Ann Acevedo, Carol Maxa, Nancy Stevens, (row 2) Teresa Roberto, Diane Freytag, Rose Marie Torres, Pat Munson, Frances Harris, Judy Malik, Mary Frances Troxler, Lupe Guajardo, (row 3) Robin White, Sandi Marek, Nancy Landers, Cathy Stumpf, Linda Ballard, (not pictured: Margaret Banuelos). 83 SENIOR TRIP Morgaret Banuelos, Rose Marie Torres, and Carol Thompson watch the birdie in Hotel Anciro, Monterrey. Old Bishop's Palace (El Obispado), Monterrey. Linda Noack, Robin White, Sylvia Nohra, Sandra Marek, Gerri Krzywonski, and Judy Malik take a breather en route to Horsetail Falls. Burritos wait patiently. A modern Monterrey Plaza. The Horse's Tail. For the tourists, rapture; for the burros, drink. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham P TR MS Freshman Class Reitha Abshire Bobby Frey tag Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Acevedo Lisa Marie Freytag Mr. and Mrs. Joe Adams Mr. and Mrs. Tony Freytag Pat and Rosie Adams Tony and Kenny Freytag Mr. and Mrs. Carl Alexander Mr. ard Mrs. Jose F. Garcia Capt. and Mrs. Paul Alwine Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Garner Sandi and Jim Anderson Mr. and Mrs. A.B. George Andrew and Rose Marie Mr. Jumberto George Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Astran George, Carlos, Robert Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Attal Mr. James Germany Rosemary Austin Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gillean Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Balko Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Glash Mrs. June Ballenger Father Victor Goertz Thural Anne Ballenger Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gonzales Lie. Jose Becerra Bautista Margaret B. Gresh Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bazan Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Gresh Mr. and Mrs. Juan Bazan and family Miss Marguerite Grissom Dr. and Mrs. G.R. Beiter Mr. and Mrs. John Grondin Kellis Berdoll Mrs. S. Guajardo Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bernauer Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Guckian Bill and Majorie Mr. Juan Pablo Guerra y Sra. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bolieu Mr. and Mrs. Pad Guerrero Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bonugli Sen. and Mrs. Charles F. Herring Mr. and Mrs. Tony C. Briones Norman S. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Burke Heather Hilcher Rose Mary Burroughs Mrs. Hill and the little mountains Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burton Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. G.D. Butler and family Beverly Hoffman Jobie Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Campbell Howard and Mary Frances Mr. and Mrs. Alvino C. Campos Humphrey and Willie Jose E. Cano Mr. and Mrs. Leonzo Jaimez Salvador Cano y Sra. Jim and Claudia Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Cardenza Joe and Diane Mr. and Mrs. John W. Carlson John Anthony and Lupe Bruce Carson John and Gerri Miguel Cavazos Johnny Dr. Abel Ruiz de Chavez Mrs. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Chavel Cermeno Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Johnson and family Mrs. Ronald Clark Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnston Mrs. Emma M. Vda. de Compean Edward Joseph Martha Cooper Mrs. Sophia Joseph Mrs. W. Douglas Cooper Judy, Mary Ann, and Nancy Mr. and Mrs. F. Cox Ewald Jurecka Mr. and Mrs. L. Cuevak Mrs. Robert E. Kelly Miss Donna Cunningham Mrs. Bernice Kock Shirley Danforth Mrs. Martha Kocurek Elizabeth Davis Mr. and Mrs. Chester Koock Mrs. T.H. Davis Mrs. O.L. Koock and Mary Nell Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daywood Kay Kozlowski Mr. and Mrs. E.H. De Leon Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Kruhl Denny and Pat Mr. J.R. Kuchar Dickie and Judy Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Kunz Mrs. Leona Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Laborde Father Dore, C.S.C. Laddie of Houston Mr. and Mrs. Roland Eklund Mrs. Elizabeth Landers Miss Emma and Miss Mary Nancy Landers Father Fahey, C.S.C. Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Law Mr. and Mrs. Clair Fallon Drs. Lawlis, Sayers, Goehrs, and Renfert Mrs. Frances Flahive Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Leary Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Fort Kathleen Leary 85 PATRONS Sheila Leary Blanche L'Ecuyer R.K. Lewis Louis V. and Jessie D. Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Lucas Mary Macken Mr. and Mrs. George J. Malburg Mr. and Mrs. Frank Malik Judy Malik Mr. and Mrs. V.R. Marek Mario, Joe, Pepe Mary Helen and Chava Kato Mary Jo and Rodney Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Matocha Mr. and Mrs. E.E. McKesson Joe Neil McNair Mr. and Mrs. W. McPherson Mr. and Mrs. John U. McShane Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Meyer Sr. Bruce G. Meyer Jr. Daisy Mae Meyer Mary Jo Meyer Mrs. Ralph A. Michalka Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Middleton Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morales Miss Connie Moreno Mr. and Mrs. Nash Moreno Mr. and Mrs. George E. Morgan Dr. Marcelo Valdez Muriel Miss Joanna Nardecchia Mr. and Mrs. John Nardecchia Mr. and Mrs. John G. Nassour Mrs. Helen Nohra Mr. and Mrs. Ed Norris Mrs. J.A. O'Grady Mr. Carlos Oliveira Mrs. Virginia C. Ortiz Father Paine Diana and David Pany Mr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Pany Mr. and Mrs. Santos Pardo Pat and Carol Pat, David, and Horry Jr. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Pecot Sr. Carlos de la Pen a Sra. Estela R. de la Pena Mr. and Mrs. Isabel Perez Mr. and Mrs. P. Pesoli Shirley Peterschmidt Mrs. J.M. Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pinkerton and family Miss Mary Louise Porfirio Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Potchernick Rev. Maurice E. Powers, C.S.C. Miss Carmen Prado Mr. and Mrs. Chester Pruski Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Queton Mr. and Mrs. David Ramirez Mary Ramirez Maj. and Mrs. James B. Reidy Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Reininger Francis and Betty Renz Felix Riojas Mr. and Mrs. P. Rios Rudy Rios Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Ritter Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Roberto Mrs. Alfred H. Robinson Edward Robinson Jr. Rod and Margo Prissy Rogers Sr. Julio Rojas y Sra. Mr. and Mrs. Fred De la Rosa Mr. and Mrs. E.J. von Rosenberg Larry Rosenbland Saint Edward's High School Saint Ignatius Parish Miss Carmen Salas Sammy and Molly Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmidt Mrs. John P. Schneider Mrs. L.J. Schneider Dr. Eugene Schoch Jr. Louise Schuh Miss Jeanne Shanks Mrs. Addie Shean Wilhelmine B. Sheffield Mrs. George E. Shelley Leslie Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. Allan Shivers Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Simecek Lt. and Mrs. Fred W. Sternenberg Mr. and Mrs. H. Morris Stevens Nancy Stevens St. Mary's Parents Guild Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sumbero Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Talley Mr. Ernest Taylor Teresa and Molly Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Thompson Maj. and Mrs. E.M. Tomsu Mrs. Charles Townsend Jr. Edward A. Townsend Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Trousdale Mrs. Carl M. Turner Katherine Uriegas Mr. and Mrs. Valetino M. Uriegas Mrs. Henry Viscardi Mr. and Mrs. Mike G. Vera Mr. Ben Verastique Lt. Col. and Mrs. Francis R. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Dean A. Whiffen Howard Wier Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wilhelm Mr. Wess Williams Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Winkley Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Woodward Mr. and Mrs. Wooten The Wright Family Mr. Peter Von Wupperfeld 86 COMMERCIAL PATRONS ATLAS SEWING CENTER BILL MADING CANDY COMPANY BORTH PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY CISCO BAKERY ELDON POWELL FLORIST ELVELYN'S WEDDING RECEPTION EVELYN'S FEMININE FASHIONS FRANKLIN'S DRESS SHOP, CAPITOL PLAZA GREEN PASTURES HUMPTY-DUMPTY SUPER MARKET JIMMIE CONNOLLY INSURANCE COMPANY THE KELLY AGENCY MASON'S HUMBLE STATION MISSION FUNERAL HOME NAVARRO'S FEDERAL BAKERY THE PIG STAND EL RANCHO THE RECORD SHOP ROY'S TAXI SANDY'S SUPPLY INC. SPEEDWAY RADIO SERVICE STRIPLING BLAKE LUMBER COMPANY TABU BEAUTY SALON J.E. TEYKL WALTER SIGN COMPANY WHITE STORES, INC. SECURITY BANK TRUST COMPANY 101 Milam Street Wharton, Texas Personal and Commercial Checking Accounts Commercial, Industrial, Agriculture Credits Capital Surplus $500,000.00 Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. H. E. B. Food Stores Nine convenient locations in Austin SCARBROUGH SONS Miss Frances Harris Miss St. Mary's 1961 wears a dress from our Campus Shop. GAGE BROTHERS Roofing Sheet Metal Work 609 East 7th Gr. 6-5270 GUAJARDO’S CASH Grocery Market The Best for Less 809 Lydia Gr. 2-1037 PRAY FOR PEACE 89 In Memory of Dr. Tom Dooley Printed with permission CLASS OF ’63 Class of '61 CHECKER FRONT STORES Better Foods for Less THE JUNIOR CLASS We give S H Green Stamps 90 AUSTIN CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION THE THE THE flmmitm fluatin Citq Notional National Notional BANK BANK BANK It's easily apporent that Carol Moxa and Loretta Janda are in love with the gracious beauty of this Solid Maple Early American Dining Suite they are examing at___ AUSTIN'S FURNITURE WONDERLAND THANKS1 LORMAN STUDIO (formerly First Lynn Studio) Fashion, Illustrative and Journalistic Photography 1917 East First Street Austin, Texas GR 2-6304 Norm Rosenblum Rosalinda Pinedo and Vivian Uriegas in Von Wupperfeld's. VON WUPPERFELD’S Catholic Religious Gifts 118 E. 9th St. GR 8-2127 Sue Ellen Merril, 1960 graduate of St. Mary's Academy, enjoys a tea given by students residing in the Home Management House at Incarate Word College. Sue is a Home Economics Major. INCARNATE WORD COLLEGE San Antonio, Texas A nationally recognized Catholic College for Women Degrees in all Major Fields Beautiful Campus of 200 Acres in the Suburbs Write the Registrar for Application Blanks DEAN JOHNSTON INC. Electrical Contracters and Registered Electrical Engineers 2500 Riverside Drive Austin, Texas 93 Sc Alwine, Janice Zalesky, and Catherine Martinic find banking at TEXAS STATE BANK with its longer banking hours and ample parking a great convenience. The Heart of Good Eating Anita Rios purchases a bottle of hand lotion at White's Pharmacy. B. M. WHITE Citywide Delivery 6th and Congress GR 2-5451 Prescriptions Cosmetics Gifts 94 SAM SLAUGHTER STORES Now 3 stores to serve you. Custom-Built Homes on your lot No Down Payment also Insurance Building Material Fire Remodeling Liability Mortgage Cancellation Life HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION CO. HI 2-7861 95 Beverly Hoffman and Bertha Uriegas enjoy delicious Mexican food at EL MATAMOROS ETCHED SERENITY 96 's an many other good pictures in this 1961 Star have been taken courtesy LORMAN STUDIO.