St Marys High School - Marian Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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v. .......... X4731? s 45,971 'm M 2, r. 42: . .43 W31 l E t 7x M .E xxtm XX, TURNIN G BACK THE CLOCK Let us turn back the clock today to remind us of just what the Seniors of today have accom- September, 1942, we found twenty-six timid souls tripping up to Sister Martinis desk to find out just what the Freshman course had to offer. After finding out, we wished we could have gone back across the hall, but nevertheless, we persevered and about the second week of school we elected our class officers. They were Becky Mouser, Presi- dent; Phyllis Fields, Vice President; Patsy Harmon, Secretary; and Jim Skahan, Treasurer. By popular vote, Phyllis Fields was to be our class reporter. Our first retreat, given by Father Lam- bert made an impression upon us never to be forgotten. Happy indeed were we when time rolled around for graduation. We were no longer re- garded as Green Freshmen, but assumed the title of SOphistieated Sophomores. ' Time went on! September, 1943! Twenty- three still wanted to go. Can you imagine? As- suming responsibilities that year were Irene Banke, ruler of the room; Mary McNally, sub- ruler; Angela Peak, our capable secretary; and Becky Mouser, our troublesome treasurer. Mar- garet Lero, our modern Betty Blair, took up where Phyllis left off by writing up the SOphomore Squibbs. This year was of great interest to all, for our own Joe Monsour and Mary McNally won the titles of Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia for their efforts in the War Bond drive. Quite a new ex-- perience to us was our first minstrel under the direction of F ather Hertel which proved to be a great success. We were very proud of our one basketeer, namely Joe Monsour, who pushed his way to the big five. Joan Catanzaro was Joeis chief support as she was one of the four cheer- leaders. We found out that the higher up we went, the faster time flew. We found ourselves as far up as we could go as far as floors are concernedl into the J unlor room. ' r '? K. 55a ' .2 . '01:? - , .u- . .. . I, a ' :D-zg -o ,. r' I a I ' ; 9 - g - R I' -2?! .m? ., g Realizing that this was to be a busy year and that we would need capable leaders to carry the load, we got started right by electing Angela Peak. prexy; Mary McNally, vice prexy; Patty Cairns, time keeper; and Joan Catanzaro, money keeper. What, oh what could be our theme! This became our slogan as we swere all a dither about the J unior-Senior Prom. Mariclare Benage kept tab of all the activities and cleverly wrote them up for I: l the Marianette. That year we found Joe Monsour not pushing for the first team, but definitely on the first five and strictly on the ball. J oan Catan- zaro was still behind Joe with her peppy cheers. Quite an event that year was the Dixie Jamboree No. II under the supervision of Father Dennis. Much of the credit was due to Mariclare B'enage who played the musical accompaniment on the piano. With the cares of the J unior-Senior Banquet behind us tincidentally our theme was the stars, Thanks to Sister Berchmansl and the high hope of being Seniors before us, we took six steps across the hall and found ourselves Dignified Seniors. liTime waits for no one and it certainly didnit wait for us to grow up before letting us become Seniors. In our last year our tasks were greater than ever before, for with the joy of being Seniors, came the responsibility of editing the liMarian and Marianettefi But wait-first must come the class officers. Mariclare Benage presided with Angela Peak ready to take over at any time. Mary Ann Spritzer hounded everyone for class dues while Patty Cairns tried desperately to tran- scribe the shorthand notes she took during class meetings. Velma Rank showed her ability during her one year at St. Marys by writing up the Sizzling Senior Sayings. The Marianette was edited by our capable Bessie OiConnor who spent the greatest part of her time assembling the paper. This Marianii was edited by Phyllis Fields and Mariclare Benage, who still have circles under their eyes from burning the midnight oil. For the first time in the history of St. Marys a student athletic association was formed. Ramona Moore and Becky Mouser were elected treasurer and secretary respectively. About December 8, we re- ceived our annual pictures and we realized that soon we would no longer frequent the ninth street block. Time grew shorter and school went faster. Graduation was nigh and we began to wish we were beginning all over again, but since this was impossible, we took things in stride and went on. Sneak day, May crowning, class night, and finally graduation day. At last we had achieved our goal. To Monsignor, and our faculty, we said Thanks for everything, but particularly for the spiritual inspiration which will be for us a priceless her- itage in our future years. at

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Dear Friends of St. Marys: We, the Co-Editors of HThe Marian VI, under the sponsorship of Sister Linus, have attempted to edit an an- nual of which you and St. Marys High may be proud. We have tried to instill the warmth and good fellowship that is part of St. Marys High, into this annual, to make it char- g acteristic of the school we all know and love so well. We hope that you enjoy The Marian VI as much as , El we have enjoyed bringing to you a taste of happier days i. With Mary at St. Marys. -k Associate Editors: Mary McNally, BeckyMouser and Mar- garet Lero Arts Editor: J oan Catanzaro Sports Editor: Joe Monsour Photos and Snaps: Pat OiConnor and Patty Cairns Business Manager: Irene Banke Assistant Business Manager: Angela Peak Typists: James Busse, David Oehme, Bessie OiConnor, Helen Schweitzer, and Mary Ellen Hudson.