St Marys High School - Hi Lite Yearbook (Remsen, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1946 volume:

THE HI f LITE Volume Ten 19 46 Published by Class of '46 St. Mary's High School Remsen, Iowa ST. MARY'S CHURCH Our Chwrch The majestic spires of St. Mary's Church seen from a distance tower high above all the surrounding territory. The first and last rays of the sun are reflected to the school by the gold cross. The clock in the tower strikes the hour, school and vacation days alike. The bells call us to divine service, remind us of the incarnation of God by the thrice daily ringing of the angelus, and toll the passing of parishioners. All our school life is closely associated with the parish church. We were baptized here, started our first day of school from here, received here our first communion, were confirmed here, walked here in processions, and from here will be graduated. And so we place the picture of this beloved church on the first page of our book to introduce to you a year's life at St. Mary's School. 2 Ghz H11 'Lite Volume Ten 1946 St. Mary's High School Remsen, Iowa This book contains Our Church ................... . . 2 Our Pastor . . . . 3 Our School .. .. 4 Our Faculty . . .... 4, 5 Our Lady .......... . . 6 Seniors, Class of '46 .... . . 8 juniors, Class of '47 ....... .. I5 Sophomores, Class of '48 .. .. 16 Freshmen, Class of ,49 .. .. I7 Grades ............... . . I8 Special Feature, Pictures . .. .. 2I Activities .............. . . 31 Music ..... . . 32 Dramatics .. .. 35 Sodality ...... .. 36 Mass Servers .. . . 38 Retreat ...... .. 39 Publications . . . . 40 Entertainment . . . . 43 Alumni .... . . 44 Sports .... . . 47 Basketball .... .. 48 Girls' Sports .. . . . 50 Cheerleaders ..... . . 52 Public Relations ....... ............. 5 3 THE HI-LITE'S COVER. The Franciscan Coat of Arms, the official emblem of the Third Order of St. Fran- cis, is the design used on the cover. The arrangement and lettering are the work of Mary Agnes Wilberding '46, art editor of this issue. A detailed explanation of the design will be found on page six. Co-Editors: Ed Wictor, Paul Homan. Associate Editors: Ritamary Staab, Lorna Kestel, Mary Ann Peters. Business Staff: James Boever, Tony Nothem, Murie Frericks, Lloyd Wolf, Gilbert Schroe- der. Subscription rate: 51.7 5 per Copy. wr School St. Ma ryls School Our Faculty We want to express our appreciation and grati- tude to the faculty of St. Mary's for the help they have given us during our school years. They have carefully guided us and given us advice that is of immeasurable help. They are more than teachers, they are friends. They understand our problems and help us solve them. We sincerely wish them all the happiness in theyears to come and look forward to the time we can return to visit them and share our success. Rt. Rev. Msgr. M.A. Schemel, Superintendent Rey. L. Friedmann, Religion, Physical Education Sister lllary Sixtus, O.S.F., Principal, English Sister Mary Nlarjorie, O.S.F., Science, Mathematics Sister lVIary Caroline, O.S.F., Religion, History Sister Mary Crescentia, O.S.F., English Latin Sister Mary De Paul, O.S.F., Commercial Sister Mary Lisieux, O.S.F., Glee Club, Vocal Sister Mary John, O.S.F., Instrumental Music lllrs. L. W. Walker, Home Economics F Father Friedmann and his new car athev L. F viedmafrm Rev. Father L. Freidmann, assistant pastor, has helped us in all our school activities. In addition to his other duties he found time to coach us through a very successful season of basketball. Although we have had him as our instructor for only one year, we have come to regard him as an old friend. VVe wish to thank him for having given so generously of his time. Owr Lad Immaculate Ladv how b V, eautiful you arel Here at St. Mary's we have looked on your beauty each day as we passed your grotto. We have seen you framed by the green-leaved trees of summer, and the delicate lace patterns of the crystals of winter. And always through rain or shine, storm or calm, your beauty has remained. We have memories of your grotto. We recall following our ball into the path of the trickling Water- fall, running bases to Bernadette and back, playing tag among the flowers and being reprimanded for our heedlessness, placing a crown of flowers on your head in Maytime, and finally singing a hymn to assure you of our love and devotion. And all this time, you have been serene and lovely. The carefree school days are ended for us and we leave the grotto with memories and a loving devotion to you. Please, dear Lady, guide us in everything we do, every word we say, e f ' us to keep ourselves worthy of your care. very step we take, and help Om' Cofveof The Franciscan Coat of Arms is the emblem of ved confirming him as another Christ. We the Third Order of St. Francis. 'Against the cross the 35k on all who Share fhis book the arm of Christ is crossed with that of St. Francis. BLESSING OF ST' FRANCIS Ch ,tk ,Q h S F ne, .Q I h d . h The Lord bless thee and keep thee. May He show TIS 5-arm is Me' t' mmm If cm 8 In t E His face to thee and have mercy on thee. May He habit. Lach bears a wound in the palm. Cbr1st's is turn His eountenanee to thee and give thee peace- that of the cross, St. Francis' is that of the stigmata The Lord bless thee! he recei 6 f 4 13, Q H vvwfml iw 'Hs , . Ritamf1fY- swab Pyesideni Trays fi. 1-fidelef ICC President Virginia E. Hail Secretary Patron: St. Francis of Assisi Motto: Life is what we make it Colors: Old rose and black qmesj Bower Flower: .American beauty rose Treasurer 8 James Aliens l WW I I 3 Marion Nothem 6lftlt0't4 Darlene C- Thill Lloyd W- Wolf 9 Mary Ellen Schnieders Gilbert M. Schroeder an lou Norma F. Loutsch Florence V V k . as e Lucrlle Vaske 10 Muri el E. Frericks Uorothy L. Wolf 4..- Glen L. Mai l N Betty Lou Ortmann 'I I Ellen F. Roling 614 LMS! ...- Gail M aria Rodesch An fhony T ' Norhem en few Lorna T. Kestel Rapha el F , Wersi, nger EsthCY E . KCXXCH Marcella A. Nilles I2 Y 13005 P. BOW' R ichard F- Beemef Mary Mar garet Begkmann gseh Kathken M' Lou Mary Ann Peters l 614 L0'C.4 Eileen T. Kayser Ma ry Agnes Wil berding 13' 6 22 .m...... s 1 1 1 Paul G. Homan Co-Editor Wictor Edward Co-Editor enwu P . hylhs Plefschett C Donald J. Ortmann I4 D onna Fay Hamm T. Bohnenkamp R Gengler Treasurer Vick-President W. Schefslad President D. Hagen D, Rodenbour 1.-JB! C4 Hufwe Q H. Shedock. I 0? 1 R . 5' '53 V 5 W1 F A..-V KJ D. Loursch M' S iCh ' rrr g- A 11'- q ,Y , MA Khin N. storm J. Lang D. Arens Ji. 'iffiif :Ef1,:'.f 5 ' J' Riu 533' X :QE L 4 22,5111 , , H1 ' A F, Nilles A. Schuver I5 M, L. Shea Secretary D. Bunkers J, Boever ' 'Q . '- ' itil, - Y K C. Tritz f fl . ' M. Reisch A hh I .. 1 D. sebum P. Kayser Secretary Treasurer R. Tritz President 1. Bentz P. Frank R. snmlock J. scnffmd K- schflfl s. Kayser M. waxbmiang , E7 . S H 1 Q M. Pick D. Frericks D. Frank N. J. sehnepf M. Frank R N. h 'N :W R. Hrwertz V le us D. Gengler my S. Nitzschlre fi 1 , fi 1. EERE 'fm 3 . . .sf M. A. Ahlers Vice-President fa-A NH M. E. Plexschme D, Sudrelgze R. Laddunw D. Garvin M. Vaske F. Kextel 1. jnminex C. Pick M, Tracy C. Schiltz L Huewe President D, snub , ' Ms ll. Nillu 1 4' K5 . 1 1. Lancers . I Phyllis 'remmgu -. 7 ' . - SW, D. Schihz , . if P Mary Haverkamv K. Launch C. Nillex 5 1. Heidesch vice-Pmadm W. Ommnn Treasurer ASS CI Of 21 Paul. nmingu Martha Haverkamp c. Bug-ef .V w -fa L. Kass 1' 4 3 ! T. Stn b scum fy D. Kmgmm. .gg G, wammp J. onmmn ' . 1 'Q , J. cmgm M. Rundel D, Kunkel I 7 J. Ham A, Vauke J. Mmm 1 lf' A. Poeckes L. Bysn-ek ' . 'Y' Q, 1, . . d55?. ?!. 43' 'in'-fs. Wiiffli... W. Gengler ., ,.g. L. Heidesth P 55 19 . ff F. L. M. Slrthl ,Wi 55. - T -. ':, . 61: J. nm E. M. Pick ,- 21 1 Grade 8 First Rofw: Lois Ann Frank, Richard Scholer, Shirley Frericks, Stanley Kellen, joseph Frank, Shirley Holton, Grace Marie Huewe, Helen Wolf, Norma Gengler, Charles Bystrek, Miles Treinen, Andrew Stolfel. Second Raw: Myrna Rodesch, Rita Ortmann, Martin Schrei- ner, Albert Roder, john Berendes, Tho- mas Boever, Ervin Ahlers, Virgil Boh- nenkamp, jean Pletschette, Mary Sud- telgte, james Frank, james Nacke. Tearher: Sister Mary Robert, O.S.F. Grade 7 Firrl Raw: Patricia Steichen, Virginia Hagert, LaDonna Weiler, Marvin Gen- gler, Clarence Haverkamp, Laura Ellen Lauters, ,Shirley VVurth, Rita Vaske, Jacqueline Bentz, Ruth Ann Nilles, Geraldine Poeckes, Sylvester Fideler, Paul Loutsch. Serond Row: Patricia Pick, LaDonna Loutsch, Betty Alesch, Yvonne Muller, Gerald Roder, Norma .Flynn, Darlene Hanno, Darlene Horkey, Harold Hagert, joan Frank, Marjorie Bergner, Mary Jane Wagner, Richard Nacke. Third Rofw: Dale Tracey, Marvin Kun- kel, Vernon Mayrose, Thomas Frank, Phillip Huewe, Donald Hatz, Robert Bergner, Virgil Hagert, Gerald Lang, Richard Tracey, Elmer Nitzschke, Clarence Harpenau, Charles Kass, Boni- face Boever, Lucien Schuver, john Reisch, Absent. Teacher: Sister Mary- Rebecca, O.S.F. Gfrade 6 Fifi! Rofw: Shirley Kunkel, Dale Bunkers, Doris Ruba, Dale Ruden, joan Roder, Cloette Harpenau, Shirley Pottebaum, Shirley Heuertz, Carmelita Wilberding, Anthony Delperdang, Roger Muller. Serond Rafw: Richard Moritz, 'Francis Heuertz, Richard Ortmann, 'Donald Berendes, 'Gerald Hagert, Richard johnson, 'Leedell Treinen, Rita Hagert, Shirley Beelner, Rebecca Boever. Tearher: Sister Mary Vernita, O.S.F. lfMembers of Grade 7. Grade 5 First Rnfw: John Thiel, Robert Keffeler, Richard Mayrose, Mary Bystrek, Mere- dith Nuebel, Darlene Pottebaum, Joan Ahlers, LaVonne Krogmann, Ellen Jane Thill, Patricia Frericks, Patricia Krohn, Rosemary Krohn. Sefond Rofw: Robert Scholer, Darold Pick, Peter Nilles, Ru- bert Schemmel, Catherine Steichen, Mary Ann Nacke, Marvin Kenkel, Mildred Kenkel, JoAnn Harpenau, Richard Ro- der, John Roder, Ronald Nitzschke. Third Rofw: Paul Pick, Daryl Gengler, Theresa Vaske, LaVonne Holton, Donna Mae Moeller, Jeanne Treinen, Delia Frank, Lorraine Ahlers, Mary Ann Roling, Helen Huewe, Marlene Alesch, Leon Bentz, Kenneth Wictor. Teacher: Sister Mary Clarice, O.S.F. Grade 4 Fin! Row: Colette Loutsch, Daniel Graff, Donald Moritz, Donna Mae Kob- bermann, Delores Haverkamp, Carla Reisch, Delores Wolf, Richard Lang, Lloyd Harpenau, Mary Jean Ahlers, Janet Kunkel, Carol Ann Zimmer. Second Row: James Wittkop, Betty Jean Nacke, Terry Hodgen, Stanley Nilles, Jerome Grubich, Emmett Pletschette, William Bohnenkamp, Paul Salentine, Paul Ort- mann, Louis Ortmann, Kenneth Alesch. Absent: Clair Galles, Merlin Staab, Kathleen Sudtelgte. Teafher: Sister Mary Gregory, O.S.F. Grade 3 First Row: Phyllis Vaske, Mary Lea Boever, Jeanette Poeckes, Marilyn Rua den, Eugene Poeckes, Gerald Moeller, Darrell Muir, Barbara Schemmel, James Holton. Second Row: Robert Krugman, Robert Wurth, Robert Ortmann, Dale Nitzschke, James Roder, Ronald Freking, Robert Offerman, Norma Jean Roeder, Ma'ry Celine Krohn. Absent: Mary Frank. Teacher: Sister Mary Campion, O.S.F. I9 i 'Q Grade 2 First Row: Marjorie Bohnenkamp, John Niggeling, Geraldine Goergen, Rosemary Vaske, Joan Steichen, Betty Jane Nuebel, Betty Lou Wurth, Janice Roder, Florence Mayrose, Mark Nilles, Marlene Tritz, Patty Lou Zimmer. Second Row: Gary Lee Schmitz, Rosemary Harpenau, Ber- nard Thiel, Terry Reilly, Larry Pick, Leo Gruhich, Richard Wurth, William Roder, Dorothy Ruden, Geraldine George, Janet Haverkamp, Phyllis Hanno. Absent: Alice Alesch, Shirley Steichen. Teacher: Sister Mary Hiltrude, 0.S.F. Grade 1 Fin! Row: Patty Lou Treinen, James Wurth, Jeanette Roder, Melvin Schem- mel, LaDonna Schorg, Maxine Moritz, Gerald Harpenau, Dale Sudtelgte, De- lores Ahlers, Cyril Pottebaum, Arlene Mayrose, Judy Tritz, Helen Haverkamp, Geraldine Goergen. Second Row: David Hatz, Judy Willenburg, Marion Jochum, Ronald George, Jacqueline Wiebersch, Ronald Schmidt, Sally Ann Roling, Mary Ann Kriege, Sharon Kay Wiltgen, Kay Phillips, Richard Frericks, Jerry Ort- mann, Mary Wilmes. Absent: Deene Spieler, Marilyn Blum, Carol Jean Ru- den, Teacher: Sister Mary Martha, O.S.F. ' P'refPrime1' Fin! Raw: Doris Pottebaum, Gerald Bentz, Edmund Lanners, Larry Hodgen, Janet Willenburg, Keith Rosburg, Max Ulveling, Judy Ludwig, James Har- penau. Second Row: John Ortmann, Judy Boever, Jerry Ravleing, Mary Lea Pick, William Schuchard, Robert Wiltgen, Marlene Ruden, Marion Thiel, Lorna Roeder, Walter Wictor, Roger Wess, Patrick Hughes, Dennis Treinen. Absent: Merle Spieler, Mary Ellen Steichen, James Nilles. Teacher: Sister Mary Mar- tha, O.S.F. 'arm QI 'Nl M ,f-r '55 1 5552, 1 W a sz -mga , . ,L Xi mmzfr gg 1 7' u 5' IME 7 in , -Q4 ., ,1- 5 1 'S A , 12. ,- V ':'2.::Te- 'I 7 IIEN, Q 1 W'a wy , E gums- , .. W 532' V 5 5 V z .wi i wa: 5 . W. 4 in I fi' m - my-ifjim ,, 4 .,.. ., .,,,.'pf14w 4' Q 561917, 2524 .W ana'-'Y-:-125. - Us -,g -. 'kr- I M, mann Al ,gf EU . g - ' Ji L 2 P Q mf- gf M W M A W2 f y .hi ' L 5 it f , JQ . 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L Dframatics Christmas Cantata Through song and shadow plays, St. Mary's high school and grade choral groups presented a Christmas cantata, Child Jesus by Clokey, Sunday evening, December 23, at the Munic- pal hall at eight o'clock. The orchestra opened the program with Yuletide Echoes and 'KBeneath the Holly. Characters in shadow plays to picture song lllary, the Virgin ........ Kathleen Loutsch The Archangel Gabriel .. .... Ellen Roling Gail Marie Rodesch Norma Loutsch Jim Arens - ........ Glen Mai Phyllis Pletschette llluriel Frericks . Richard Beelner Mary Ann Peters Lucille Vaske Robert Wiltgen . . . . Paul Homan . . . . Ray VVersinger . . . James Boever . . . . . . . Lloyd Wolf . . . Donald Ortmann . . . Richard Beelner .......'Ty Fideler . Gilbert Schroeder Longinus, Roman Soldier . ....... Glen Mai lVIary, llflother of God . .. Donna Fay Hanno Mary Magdalene ....... ................ ..... ................... .... M a r 5 f Ellen Schnieders Veronica ...........................................,..................... Mary Agnes Wilberding Chorale: Esther Kellen, Lorna Kestel, Betty Lou Ortmann, Dorothy Wolf, Darlene Thill, Ritamary Staab, Vir- ginia Hatz, lwarion Nothem, Eileen Kayser, Ellen Roling, Mary lllargaret Beckmann, Muriel Frericks, Florence Vaske, Lucille Vaske, Kathleen Loutsch. Mobi Tony Nothem, Paul Human, Jim Arens, Glen Mai, Gilbert Schroeder, Ray Wersinger. Prompter: Tony Nothem. Stage r'llr1nager.v.' Paul Homan. Lights: Ed Wictor. Uslzerx: Norma Loutsch, aGil Marie Rodesch, Marcella Nilles, Florence Vaske. V Synopsis The Upper Room is the story of the last hours of our Savior. lt rc-Creates for us the atmosphere of love and sorrow which settled over the friends and disciples of Christ like a heavy mantle. Contrasting deeply with the sorrowful atmosphere of the holy play is the queenly presence of Our Blessed lllother whose poignant sorrow is the central point of the play. The historical accuracy of the scenes follows the Gospel narrative extremely closely. 35 mqgmfz .. 31 5 L 5 -1' A my 4 -fn 321 if P' di an-U' uw . .l wr Laclyls Sodalit Our Catholic ideals and aspirations are ever allied with the great papal organization-the Sodality of Our Lady in which We were privileged to hold a four- year active membership. The purpose of the Sodality, namely, sanctification of self and others and the prop- agation of the Church on earth, was the theme of the weekly meetings. During the scholastic year of 19.1.5-46 while six members of the Class of '46 held major offices or committee chairmanships, the enthus- iasm of the Sodalists expressed itself in the following Kathleen Loutsch Ray Wersinger projects: purchasing five art pictures 'of the Madonna for St. Mary's Schoolg erection of a large Christmas Crib for the parish chapelg compilation of a Sodality Manualg purchasing Catholic books for the Public Libraryg suppiying Sodalists in service with literature every month. And now, more than,ever, we prize our Sodality's motto: Once a Sodzilist, always a Sodalistg Once a Sodalist, a Sodalist always. Chairman of the Catholic Truth Committee Chairman of the Eucharistic Committee Our Lady's Committee T. Nothem Chairman Social Life Committee N. J. Schnepf Chairman of Publicity Committee STUDENTS SPIRITUAL COUNCIL AND DIRECTOR Director: Rt. Rev, Msgr. M. A. Schemel Prefect: Lloyd VVolfg Vice-Prefect: Thomas Bohnenkamp Secretary: Pauline Frankg Treasurer: Wilbur Schefstad ' Ritamary Gilbert Schroeder, Chairman of Chairman of the Apostolic Committee Mass Servers I Ffrrl RMU: Richard Scholer, Tommy Frank, Elmer Nitzschke, Ir., Philip Huewe, Joe Frank, Rt. Rev. Msgr. M. A. Schemel, Miles Treinen, Andy Stoflel. Sylvester Fideler, Clarence Harpenau, Richard May- rose. Serond Raw: Cvril Pick, Paul Kayser, Art Schuver, john Pick, Tony Nothem, Ray Vlkrsinger, Ty Fideler. Wilbur Schefstad, Donald Hagen, lames Hanno. Third Raw: Vernon Mayrose, james Bentz, Louis Huewe, Stanley Kellen, james Frank, Richard johnson, Donald Hatz, Richard Tracy, Clarence Haver- kamp, Ray Tritz, Nick Stoffel. Ad Altcwe Dei Another year has passed and again the mass servers of St. Mary's parish have shown their loyalty and devotedness as Knights of the Altar and of Christ. As the senior members of this privileged group leave school they recall the many times they have stood side by side with the priest before the altar of God. It is with feelings of deep regret and reluctance that these older boys give their places in the sanctuary to new members. They have experiencd true joy in being present at mass and occupying a position near the altar, when at holy mass Christ descends to earth. Well may the heart of the faithful mass server beat with joy and exultation when he joins the priest in the opening prayers of the Mass: I will go to the altar of Godg to God who giveth joy to my youth. Retreat Seniors returning from Conference. Days of Prayer The eighth annual retreat for St. Mary's high school was held for three days beginning October 24. The Reverend Father G. Bowen, M.S., conducted the spiritual exercises of the memor- able days of grace. Ir was an open retreat except for the hours' spent at school. Silence was con- scientiously kept and the prayers and meditations listed for each period of the day, were performed in an edifying manner. The lectures given by the Reverend Retreat Master were deeply spiritual and very serious. Those who attended this retreat will never for- get the earnestness and appeal of Father Bowen. Books and .pamphlets of a religious type were placed in the various class rooms and library for the use of those making the retreat. Each day's exercises were opened with Missa Recitata. The close of each day was marked by Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. One of the favorite exercises of these days of prayer was the daily period given to singing hymns of praise to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. I Rev. G. Bowen, M.S. HE 1946 HI' Muriel Frericks, Tony Nothem, Lloyd Wolf, Gilbert Schroeder, james Boever. Just another yearbook? Never! But OUR YEARBOOKl Start- ing out from scratch in September the class faced a financial problem which would floor a veteran finan- cier. Nothing daunted, plans were laid and not any money on hand. The business staff met and laid plans of strategy carefully and well. The advertising manager was amazed at the exceptional work of Frericks, Nothem, Kellen, Phyllis pletchme Staab, and Hatz. Their salesman- ship outrated any previous year's record. Lloyd VVolf assisted by the class brought the alumni dinner receipts to magnificent conclusion, and Gilbert Schroeder carefully organized his attack to place 'la year- book in every pupil's home. The editors sighed, bowled, griped, and groaned about all the things that editors find most trying. But the photography was the most worrisome of all. No longer could the staff seek the help of Mr. Troutman who had helped in former years. Seeking high and seeking low, it was not until a month before the deadline that the art of their own -classmate, Tony Nothem, developed right before their eyes. Tony could do it, Tony could get the supplies, Tony could take pictures, and Tony did. From there on re-adjustments were necessary and all seemed well in hand until the mail de- livery of the photo-finishing job messed up everything. Then the staff got down to business, but the spring rains took the bottom out of the roads and it was impossible for some to reach school and finish their assignments. , Room 203 was the staff head- quarters for the days of the editing of the HI-LITE. Rubber cement, Virginia Hatz LIT STAFF Co-editors, Ed VVictur and Paul Human, Ritamary Staab, Lorna Kestel, Mary Ann Peters. rulers, triangles, razor blades, scissors, erasers accumulated from home and school. Typewriters were brought in and at last the editors had the right atmosphere for work. Nlysterious words ......,. Bleed him at the top, Hwhich way shall I tip Muriel, L'let's not tip this one, well, let's do this page straight .... layout jargon which puzzled the uninitiated. Counted characters ..., 16 to an inch across, and 6 lines to an inch down ........ cut that article and lengthen this one. Don't forget the yearbook dummy was almost 8 night- mare. ' There are many unsung heroes who helped in the publishing of the yearbook. We remember our typists, Phyllis Pletschette and Virginia Hatz, the photographers, Gib and Tony and Ray, and our patrons and advertisers. To all we say Thank you for help given when the going was rough. Paul looks at pictures and Ed prepares dummy wnio1'fSenio'r Banquet Wilbur Schefstad President of junior class The Home of the Red Man Happy memories of high school days are associated with the annual junior-senior banquet. Traditions of St. lVIary's High School are most carefully preserved in this cherished event, which is always characterized by originality and revelation, yet remains ever the same in its purpose, namely, Honor to whom honor is due. Unusual co-operation and lively interest played leading roles when the Class of '46 presented a banquet par excellence on April 26, 1945. An Indian theme with its many possibilities was carried out making the ban- quet hall a veritable reproduction of the red man's habitat. Ever alive in the memories of the class is the fact that this junior-senior banquet was judged superior to other high school banquets and given rec- ognition in a magazine having nation-wide circulation. On April 25, 1946 the junior class honored the seniors with a banquet, program and dance. Preparations for this day exacted long and deep delib- eration from the not-to-be-outdone junior class. A stony silence and set pur- pose marked their activities and planning. Not until the gorgeously-dressed senior girls escorted by matchlessly groomed senior boys, entered the dining room, did they realize that the juniors had set time back for more than two centuries and that they had transported their honored schoolmates half- way across the continent into the scenic colonial southland. Realism and suggestion brought cotton fields, log cabins, spinning wheels, fire places and sturdy colonials to the fore. The artistically-decorated table offered deliciously-prepared colonial foods served by the mothers of the juniors. The Sophomore boys converted into adept Negro servants, waited on the guests. Enchanting southern music and familiar songs of old southland filled the room. Flowers, favors, colors, all in excellent form and arrangement enehanced the scene and created a truly colonial atmosphere. A prominent place was reserved for a statue of St. Francis, especially- chosen patron of the Class of '46, The intage was adorned in a fitting man- ner and became on that day, verily, Everybody's Saint. 43 Class of 1904 by P h y 1 1 i 5 Pletschette, Lloyd VVnlf, M. M. Beckmann. Marg'ie. Darlene Thill. Cla s s of 1905. School Days. Paul H 0 m a n , Ritamary Staab. C l a s s of 1909. VValtz Me Around Again Henry. Ed VVictor. ln The Good Old Summer Time. Gil- bert Schroeder, Eileen Kayser. tx old i 66965 mee' 2 'lLi!tle Anni6 Roo- ney. Tony Nothem, Ty Fideler Memories Opening the after dinner pro- gram with the song Memories the first picture in the life sized alumni album was the class of 1904. With song and picture, the guests were taken through the years 1904-46 with many a chuckle and laugh at the interpretations by the seniors of the former classes. 44 When You And I VVere Young, Mag- g i e . Donald Ort- mann, Esther Kellen. Daisy Bell. Glen Mai, Norma Loutsch ALUMNI SONS Paul Homan fMrs. P. man, 'O-H, Ty Fideler M. Fideler, '17J, mann, fMrs. Henry 'l8l, Ed VVictor, CF. tor, '19j. ri. SGW . . Robe ' -President' . '26, VW' Tremen' . Elme' 'deniv 7 , Wes' . lClotKlde Notheliiikel ll, Seclelaw ,- ter n Gia ' . M, ride An Mg, s, , Alum ni TheClassof' 46 introduced a new note into the history of St. Mary's when they sponsored a homecoming dinner for all the graduates of St. Maryys High School on February 24, 1946. To procure the names of the 564 persons who make up this group, it was necessary to delve into the files from the year 1945 back to the year 1904, when the first class was graduated. . More than two hundred graduates responded to the invitations in person bringing a guest. The number of people present exceeded four hundred. Many invited members replied in writing expressing regret at not being able to attend. The Municipal Hall became the scene of many happy reunions when classmates and schoolmates met again, in some instances, after years of separation. The guests were seated according to class and although the meeting and reminiscing created hilarity, sadness too, was occasioned by the vacant places of those who had died. The dinner was prepared by the mothers of the Class of '46, the program and decorations in accordance with the theme, The Bells of St. Mary,s, were the work of the Seniors. A signihcant fact came to the fore in this that Mrs. P. J. Homan, a graduate of the class of '05 has seven children all graduates of St. Mary's. The youngest oi these, Paul Homan, is a member of the class of '46, It was hoped that an alumni association might be formed on the occasion of the homecoming dinner. Enthus- iasm ran high when the Rt. Rev. Msgr. M. A. Schemel, toastmaster on the occasion, proposed the idea and pre- sented a constitution. This was unanimously accepted and election of officers followed with these results: Presi- dent: ltirs. S. Fidelerg Secretary: Mary Ann Gramkeg Treasurer: Robert Schniedersg Vice-President: Treinen. . YY ,'5'5 Treaiufel' Ma ders Elmer 45 ? gg X , f - QQfg.faw'- f'g wwf' 1. . we , HH 1 1 A Father. Frierlmann, coach, Francis Boever, student manager. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 23 27 30 Basketball Season 1945-1946 16 Immaculate Conception, Cherokee St. joseph's, Ashton Union Consolidated Trinity High, Sioux City 4 St. Joseph's, LeMars I4 Kingsley Public School 20 Holy Name, Marcus 28 St. Mary's Alumni, Remsen 4 Union Consolidated 8 Remsen Public School II Akron Public School I7 Immaculate Conception, Cherokee 20 St. Mary's, Alton 22 St. Joseph's, LeMars 28 Kingsley Public School 1 Holy Name, Marcus 4, 5, 6 Diocesan Tournament Fort Dodge St. Mary's, Storm Lake St. Josephys, LeMars I2 Akron Public School I7 St. Josephs, Ashton 19 NIHTCUS Public School 22 St. Mary's, Alton Gibby - Pick Champions T, The high school interclass basketball tournament was climaxed by the seniors trouncing the junior five by a 28-25 score. Led by Captain Ty Fideler the seniors grabbed a 9-0 lead in the first quarter. The second quarter the juniors staged a rally which tallied them I2 points. The intermission score was I4-12, senior favor. During the second half, the juniors made several attempts to over- take the lead but were always set back by the stronger SCHIOIS. We They 41 24 22 I5 39 29 18 35 31 32 23 30 SI 22 45 19 - 31 28 40 20 41 zo 23 28 27 21 23 I9 20 37 39 27 41 32 18 46 34 61 29 38 30 I5 27 20 Homan Dick Corky fwf- ii! Q Q ., in 'Q 1 X ? 15 , i If 3 av fag as Q .QB I 5 m :V 2 9 , N f M 4 if fx if , A. if f N? 3 if W WW V-'A Ag.. V :, , kkz: g k- V I W g glf , 'I wf- . ii iff 5 Q QW SS Q , wr' K f- HH H k,,, gk uv 'L f ES . V , QW, Ev Ja ' '2' :UF 5, fi - ,W -as-a-5. 1. L. , JV 2 Z Q Y, 2 , , ,. .1', F f' ,,,... ' 55'!!.', svfixv 'Him mi' Q -SSQQJJ - xwa .-,' f- -- .Jw-wig, A .Inf qw-1 F 533555 W I ,,i: W TW xx ,W L X if ,, , , , ff mf f A L -A 1,yV5f,5g ,,,L ,E . K ',-. Q5 filviv? E , L H ,f,- 1' j2ff,, :1.s :a:Jf' K , ,, 4 L, ,,,.,. ,,.,N:--. is qw Pep Session CHEERLEADERS. Tony Nothem, J. Lang, J. Schefstad, R. Laddasaw. In just one moment the roof will raise as this group goes into action at a pep session. s 3, 'S 'if Q M' fl if .rw -' Q gym. , 1 K um i 'E ,f L. 3 ,,., W r ,f 's 2 Y -xg 7 f 1 l EX JJ, E W r , ,w -x , .-.1.W, . X W w ,Q Q . wk as 1 A x x +1 : -Q.. ,ww , Patrons Avalon Ballroom, Remsen Ahmann Lumber Co., Remsen Atwood Florist, LeMars G. D. Adler Auto Repair Shop, LeMars Bernice's Beauty Shop, Remsen Beachler Bootery, LeMars Dr. W. J. Brucher, LeMars LeMars Savings Bank, LeMars Bowers Clothing, LeMars Borchers Service Station, LeMars B 5l B Store, LeMars Bunkers Dairy, Remsen Clipper's Cafe Remsen Crawley's Sandwich and Ice Cream Shop, J. P. Beck Co., Remsen The Candy Box, LeMars Council Oak Food Store, LeMars Claussen's Plymouth Cleaners, LeMars H. F. Clasen, Jeweler, LeMars Crawford Variety Store, Remsen DeKalb Seed Corn, D. Keffeler, Remsen Dry Cleaners, J. E. Elving, Remsen LeMars Clinic, LeMars Dunn's Cafe, Remsen Ernster Garage, Remsen Mr. and Mrs. Joe F rericks, Remsen Farmers Tap, Remsen Fisch Funeral Home, Remsen Frank's Service Station, Remsen First National Bank, LeMars George Foxen, LeMars A Friend IW. M. Griepenburg, Remsen LeMars Globe-Post: Right And Early Marie Hames Goetzinger, LeMars Gearke's Food Market, LeMars O. H. Huewe, Insurance, Remsen Olson Sporting Goods Co. Lefty Barnes, Prop., Sioux City Dr. F. J. Hussey, Vet., Remsen Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hanno, Remsen Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Homan, Remsen Mr. and Mrs. P. Homan, Remsen LeMars 54 Homan and Daldrup, Remsen Harry's Place, Oyens J. A. Hoffman, -Ir., Attorney, Lellflars Justi Cafe, LeMars Dr. W. P. Kelsey, Remsen Charles Kohler, Jeweler, Remsen Kramer's Food Market, Ramsen Q Mr. and Mrs. Karman, Remsen John Keffeler, Remsen Lucas Shoe Store, Remsen Lovely Drug Co., LeMars Lane's Tavern, LeMars Lang Service Station, Remsen Ted Lampert, Remsen Dr. J. E. McGovern, Remsen Meinert Pharmacy, Remsen Good Morning-Meis, LeMars McGregor Bros. and Co., Remsen Dr. F. A. Mylan, Vet., Remsen Nu-Art Beauty Salon, Remsen Nemmers Plumbing Co., LelVIars Nick Wanderscheid, Remsen LeMars Oil Co., LeMars J. C. Penney Co., LeMars Pill's Department Store, LeMars Paramount Billiards, LeMars Poeckes Paint Store, LeMars Burton Parriott, Attorney, Remsen Rosebury and Pitts, Lawyers, LeMars Sub Rhodes, Lelwars Dr. W. E. Roseboom, LeMars Rogers Pharmacy, LeMars Royal Typewriting Company, Sioux City Sieverding and Walz Hdwe. Co., LeMars LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel Spotts and Post Drug Store, LeMars Irene Schiltz, Remsen Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schroeder, Remsen J. P. Tentinger, Remsen Vander Meer Bakery, LeMars West Iowa Telephone Co., Remsen Willging jewelry Store, LeMars Wright's Radio Electric Service, LeMars Compliments of WICTOR'S HARDWARE SPEED QUEEN FRIGIDAIRES AND WASHING MACHINES ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATORS BOTTLE GAS SALES AND SERVICE ' MOTOROLA AND COPPER-CLAD AND BENDIX RADIOS QUICK MEAL RANGES Phone 50 Remsen, Iowa Compliments of REMSEN BELL ENTERPRISE fir: Advertising Fine Commercial Printing Phone 54- I Remsen, Iowa 55 Hatz Ole's Market Market Fresh Meats and Vegetables Groceries Groceries Bakery Goods Baked Goods Fresh Meats and Vegetables LOCKER SERVICE Phone 35 Remsen Iowa Phone 77 Remsen Iowa Compliments of FARMERS SAVINGS BANK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 56 Frank's Store The Store That Appreciates your Business Clothing-Shoes Dry Goods-Groceries Delivery Service Remsen, Iowa Phone 81 Shop at Your O. P. SKAGGS SYSTEM STORE For the Best In Fine Quality Foods LeMars Iowa Greetings from THE FIRST TRUST and SAVINGS BANK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Compliments of H U EWE JEWELRY STO RE WATCH REPAIRING GLASSES FITTED G. G. I-Iuewe, Prop. Remsen, Iowa Remsen, Iowa JOE'S PLACE Remsen, Iowa Joe Frericks, Mgr. Best Wishes from CENTRALHTAP Roman Henrich, Mgr. LeMars, Iowa Greetings from BRAUCH BCNVLHQG ALLEY Bowl and keep fit. LeMars Iowa Congratulations to the Graduates of 1946 FORKEYS TAVERN Oyens Iowa Compliments of DORR'S PRODUCE Poultry-Eggs-C ream Cliff Dorr, Prop. KELLEN'S PRODUCE We Appreciate Your Patronage Vern Kellen, Prop Remsen Iowa Remsen Iowa Compliments of HELLER PRODUCE COMPANY Dealers in Poultry-Eggs--Cream LeMars, Iowa 59 VOGUE THEATRE MOVIES THAT PLEASE Allan Banks, Prop. Remsen, Iowa ROKMJ md I HX THDUYES X We Appreciate Your Patronage Le lVIz1rs, Iowa Compliments of OFFERMAN DRUGS Complete LINE OF DRUGS FOUNTAIN SERVICE Phone 60 Remsen, Iowa Stop And Enjoy Yourself At THETAP Roman Mueller, Prop. LeMars Iowa Peters I mple ment Company International Harvester Farm Equipment Service and Parts Plymouth Co-Op Oil Company Hltls Yours-Use It LeMars, Iowa Phone QI Remsen, Iowa Moeller's Furniture mon: 273 , .,.,...,.,.. Company I PAINTS, W CLEAN ERI WALLPAPER LeMars, Iowa FURNITURE Remsen, Iowa Compliments of Ice Cream LeMars, Iowa Allis-Chalmers Tractors and Machinery The Falke Motor Co. Sales Fords Ambulance and Hearse Service Phone 73-R2 Remsen, Iowa Oyens Co -Operative Company Oyens, Iowa Dealers in Grain Cash Buyers of Poultry, Eggs and Cream Phone-LeMars, 1802-W Phone-Remsen, 2-on-30 Schaffs Hardware Store The Value Hardware More for your fWaney Monarch Electric Ranges--Heaters John Deere Agricultural Implements Maytag Washers Phone 49 Remsen, Iowa Compliments of Bellmyer Motors Chrysler Plymouth Phone 33 Remsen Iowa Farmers Co -Op. Company Dealers in Feeds Flour Seed and Produce You can Depend on Our Feeds A. D. Ohlendorf, Mgr. Remsen, Iowa Greetings from F. J. GROFF Heating-Tinwork Plumbing Phone 94 Remsen, Iowa Hi -Way Service Station Jobbers Socony-Vacuum Products Electrical Equipment Tires and Accessories Remsen, Iowa L. G. Balfour Co. Attleboro Nlassachusetts Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations Diplomas-Personal Cards Club Insignia Compliments of REMSEN - BAKERY Mr. Roetman, Prop. Phone 20 Remsen, Iowa Congratulations to the Class of '46 Joseph B. Diekman Post V.F.W. No. 3328 i' 'A' i' Compliments f of V.F.W. Auxiliary Remsen, Iowa Graduates of X946 We Congrntulate You THE ,AERO CLUB REMSEN IOWA Bowling Restaurant Music Refreshments Ray M. Tritz, Prop.