St Marys High School - Lance Yearbook (Independence, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1969 volume:

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COLLABORATING with Mr. William Hopper, vice-principal. Sister Rose Marie, principal directs the activities of the stu- dents. 3 FiR IL ill ILt l| 1st row: SR. MARIE CATHERINE, Art, Civics, Freshman Sponsor: SR. MARY GABRIEL, Religion 111, Sophomore Sponsor: SR. ROSE MARIE, Religion I, Freshman Sponsor:SR. MARY AQUINAS, Math: SR. MARY THEODORE, Latin, English. 2nd row: SR. MARY de PAUL, English, German, Senior Sponsor; SR. MARY JEAN- NENE, Librarian: SR. MARY MICHON, French, Music, Junior Sponsor; MR. WILLIAM HOPPER, Math, History, Phys. Ed.: REV. R. CAMERON. Latin: MRS. CARLENE NEGUS, English. Speech, Hygiene, Phys. Ed., Sophomore Sponsor; SR. MARY BENITA. Business Education. 3rd row. SR. MARY ALICE, English. Guidance, Senior Spon- sor; MR. ROBERT MYERS. Drafting. Psychology, Phys. Ed. REV. R. DUCATE. Religion IV: MR. RAYMOND MANUEL. Science, Math; MR. DONALD RITCHIE, History, Am. Problems, Hygience, Phys. Ed.: SISTER MARY MARJEAN, Religion II: Biology, Junior Sponsor. Mrs. Lorraine Gietzen Secretary Mrs. Irma Monaco ticket seller, makes change for Larry Espinoza and Philip Moran Mrs. Juanita Park vegetables, dishes, server just name the job! Mrs. Sue Evans General Manager Cafeteria Mrs. Marie Weiss whose bakery items constantly threat- en “pound watchers.” Mr. Frank Bell Maintenance Engineer 5 HR Secretary Gretchen Engler HR Vice-president HR Vice-president Gerry Smith Elizabeth Hill HR President Bob Gronniger HR President Rita Robertson HR Treasurer HR Treasurer Tom Bates Dana Cooper HR Secretary John Mithclavagc 7 Bernard Brackman Marcia Bukaty Mike Bukaty Debbie C'iampa Susan Crabbe John Dec 0L Steve Emmert John Gray John Hatfield 8 Floyd HcrrcU Charles Kearney Vona Kelsey YULE Tide spirited seniors, forming the “living” Christmas tree, narrated the Nativity story. Dana Cooper then sang his original Christmas ballad. Diane Knowlton 9 Beverly Layden Susan Lewis Cindy Lynch Roberta Marquis Connie Martin Theresa Messina Steve Monaco Barbara Moran Helen Myers Mary Norman 10 BiU Seek John Riley Charles Rodgers Jim Roper Barbara Soctacrt David Steffa Vincent Totta Robin York HR Presidents HR Vice-presidents Dennis Hooten Dennis Lathrom Bonnie Lamb Carol Luebbcrt HR Secretaries Jeff Zugaj Gary Salva HR Treasurers Mike Van Kirk Jeannen Black Jim Albin Kathleen Bennett Margaret Bock Tom Callahan Jo Ellen Clark Bill Champion Dennis Critcs Muriel Davis Ed Dec Dianne Downing Kevin Eimer Nancy Engler 13 uarry Espinosa Margie Esscr Becky Fox Gene Gietzen Cathy Grady Gary Gross Tama Heater Fred Holtz Paul Hughes Ron Jensen Bob Kearney Yvonne Mainhorst CeCc Marquis Susan Meyer Philip Moran Ann Myers Kevin Myers Cindy Orlando Becky Perrin Chris Ragan Barb Riley JUNIORS Chris Ragan. Gary Salva. Tom Callahan, and Dennis Hooten enjoy lab while senior Floyd Herrell adds his views on the correct way to cut a frog. Mike Stcfancik Steve Steffes Sherry Wright M HR Presidents Dennis Pyle Jim Arend HR Vice-presidents Barbara Freemyer Penny Puhr I ovWHo XT HR Secretaries Danny Sommers Sue Galvin HR Treasurers Denise Collins Mark McCullough Joe Bowles John Brodzinski Gary Conway Greg Conway Mary Davis Jerry Doumitt Mark Hmmert John Freemyer Dennis Hogue Jon Hughes 15 Darryl Loguc Terry Narron Gerry Rodrigue . Gil Truman Terry Wright ' iMaitHeNWlllim Bob Martin John Montcil Kathy Myers Bob O’Donnell Larry Norman Mike Riley Anna Tortoricc Nicki Sirna Don Schmidt LOADED down with books, sophomores Anna Tortoricc, Barbie Frccmycr, Denise Williams, and Nicolettc Sirna head for home after eighth hour music class. Doyle Weishar Larry Graham Nancy Zugaj 16 MR Presidents HR Vice-presidents Vicki Austin Marietta Butkovich David Seiglcr Paul Sapcnaro John Albin Mike Badeen Joyce Bonkoski Mike Black Debbie Brascl 'v Cathy Bukaty Peter Campos 17 Susan Collins Teresa Conway Ed DcSchepper Mary Doczekalski k v Philip Ferro Christy Fcssler Ed Graham Pete Graham Tony Gronniger Debbie Jecker Shirley Kelsey Mike Kelly Tim Krickle Janet Larman Julie Link Bob Maib Nickie Mann Ray Martin Frank Monaco Joe Peak John Perry Jerry Ragan Laura Renick FRESHMEN Cheerleaders. Debbie Jecker. Jean Truman, Isabelle Nerling, Joyce Bonkoski. and Linda Novak march before the school’s prize-winning Halloween float. Mark Pace Jim Pallo Ron Morales Margie Myers Isabelle Nerling Barbara Ncsbit Linda Novak 18 Cathy Richeson Cathy Scassellati Ruben Sendajas FROSH find First day of school not too bad. Seen arc J. Truman, J. Perry. D. Jeckcr. C. Yeats, D. Smith. B. Wright. J. Albin, N. Mann, and J. Pallo. Jim Sandt 1 Dennis Smith Stephanie Trugly Debbie Willis Vickie Stanley Becky Wright Ricky Wright S Tony Szpak Angela Williams i Donna Wiederkehr Christirtc Yeats Mike Heater Steve Jones Don Maupin Paul Woodroof 19 Student Leaders Take on Many-Faceted Responsibilities Officers of the Student Council, chosen as representative leaders of the entire Student Body are Jim Freemyer, vice-president; Christina Logue. secretary; Teresa Petrovic, president; and John Trow, trea- surer. Notional Honor Society Members, because of their membership qualifications, automatically come into leadership roles. Chosen are Rita Robertson, Christina Logue, Bonnie Lamb, Corinne O’Neill, Margie Esser, Elizabeth Hill, Teresa Messina, Patty A. O’Donnell, Susan Meyer, Teresa Petrovic, Gilbert Truman, Jim Arend, Gary Salva, Tom Callahan. Jeff Zugaj, Jim I reemyer, John Trow. 21 Classes go on . . . . and on Danny Sommers, John Brodzinski, Denise Collins, and Becky Fox try their luck at Finding out what makes a frog hop, thereby earn- ing a grade. Practicing in French 2 is fun for Bcv Laydcn, Teresa Petrovic. John Trow, Cindy Lynch, Gretchcn Engler, Diane Knowlton, and Patty A. O’Donnell. Here the class prepares a number for the Varietv Show. German class students find that the learning processes are not only a matter of mastering vowels, consonants, and way of speaking. Many games lend themselves to spicing up the necessary routine as is show n above. Freshmen, especially Ricky Wright, Mike Kelly. Mike Badcen (foreground) LOOK quite studious, but Mark Pace, Shirley Kel- sey, and Becky Wright miss nothing. 22 Gretchen Engler, Bev Layden, Corinne O’Neill paste class pic- tures for first deadline of Lance. Parents Go on Pupils' Schedule On the first day of school Freshmen pay strict attention to the teacher no matter at what angle they may have to turn or twist... the first day, that is. Forty-two St. Marys students participated in the National Latin F.xaminations taken in March by over 80,000 students throughout the U.S. an its possessions. A Class schedule for parents replaced the October PTA meeting. Parents lit- terally followed in the footsteps of their student sons and daughters. Many, moving upstairs, downstairs, from room to room at each bell signal, took the opportunity of learning what teachers expect of their pupils, and some of the things that make for a better understanding. During refreshment time at the end of the day”, parents and teachers en- joyed chatting with old friends and making new ones. 23 G. Conway and L. Norman concentrate on a game of Chess in spite of chatter, clatter, traffic, and inter- vention of interested classmates. Floyd Herrell, Cathy Richeson, and Becky Wright pre- pare for first hour onrush of hungry upper-classmen. A long line of hungry Freshmen wait a turn. Susan Lewis' birthday is celebrated by singing and sharing cake with friends Rita Robertson, Marcia Bukaty, Elizabeth Hill, and in the background, Diane Knowlton. Debbie Willis. Robin Collins ready themselves for the job of appeasing over-sized appetites of Frosh-Sophs Social Hour Brings Relaxation from Heavy Duty of Study Downstairs . . . Books Away! 24 . . . And Up! Senior girls model to help boost jersey sales. (Below) Junior, Senior boys play with added zest after lunch time. Mr. Richie super- vises. M. Bukaty, B. Gronniger, F. Herrell, D. Steffa, and S. Emmcrt talk it out before bell rings. Mary Peters gets her locker cleaned by her slave, Muriel Davis. Dennis Hogue,Greg Conway, Mark Emmert, Danny Sommers, and Tom Callahan make the best of slave duty. D. Logue, V. Totta, D. Weishar, M. Riley, and G. Truman walk right into the Camera Eye. 25 Mrs. Carlcne Negus, in Speech and Drama classes lets students be in another world, but in an off-guard mo- ment checks through her purse for some of the essen- tials of her teaching day. Dana Cooper holds his audience spellbound as he conducts a revival service in INHERIT THE WIND INHERIT the WIND Thespi OHS bolster morale for each other 26 Young Helen Sees in With a great deal of patience Annie Sullivan (Teresa Petrovic) aunt, and hclper-D. Smith, Y. Mainhorst, J.Trow, D. Downing, N. teaches the blind and deaf Helen Keller (Valerie Haworth) to sec Peters, respectively, watch for dubious results, and hear through the sense of touch. Helen’s brother, parents. To support his cause, John Trow quotes the Bible to Judge Jim Arend, lawyer, Steve Monaco, and juryman. Bob Kear- ney. T. Petrovic explains to a class group the situation exist- ing in regard to the breaking of barriers of the blind. 27 Susan Lewis and Jerry Doumitt shape, burnish jewelry from metal scraps; Barb Moran watches. Mary Norman, Bill Champion of Art Department give paint job assist to Drama Department. John Brodzinski and Mark Emmcrt try their hand at lettering while Danny Sommers gives approval. Teacher, Student Win Award, Scholarship Dana displays the art collection which won him a scholar- ship. Sr. Marie Catherine’s sculpture entry in the Religious Art Exhibit at R.L.D.S. Center won a first-place plaque. Denise and Dana share interest in oils. 28 John Dec and Steve Monaco display art awards-small pal- lets with drawing pencil and lettering. R. Gronniger Designs Official City Flag Bob received from Mayor Slushcr. in a presentation ceremony, a key to the City and a SI00 Saving's Bond for first in the flag design contest. The be- ginning of the design was prompted by form- er President Truman’s reference to the city’s being “the hub of the world”: therefore, a wheel above which is the wording “Queen City of the Trails”, below, INDEPEN- DENCE. Who but Bob O’Donnell could smile while being scalped by an amateur photographer? Artistic work on the Halloween float won another first with its blue and white finery. Pep Club officers and Varsity cheerleaders ride w'hilc B-tcam cheerleaders flank the vehi- cle and f reshman precede it. 29 Mike Van Kirk, Dave Stcffa, John Trow, Dana Cooper, find enjoyment as well as work as members of Men's Quartet p a f- tunes up in preparation for practice. Vona Kelsey, fK John Trow, Gretchen Engler, Christina Logue, Dana Cooper, Robin York, Connie Martin. Dave Steffa, Mary Peters, Teresa Petrovic, Mike Van Kirk.Corinnc O'Neill sing to Eliza- beth Hill's playing. 30 ELIZABETH HILL climaxed her high school years of ser- vice and entertainment by giving a gold medal piano re- cital. She varied her program by playing several numbers on the cordovox with which she has entertained in a pro- fessional capacity also. SR. MARY MICHON’S out-of-school time must in- clude many hours of piano practice. As a result of audition. Sister has had the good fortune of study- ing under concert pianist. Mr. Jerzy Gazek, guest artist in residence at the K.C. Conservatory of Music. Shall Have Music 31 John Trow Rockhurst-Scholarship S600 Grant $600 CYO Speech Contest $ 100 Seniors Merit Funds for College Education; Teacher, Study Grant in Germany Sr. Mary de Paul has received a grant for eight weeks study of German culture and language at the Goethe Instutite, Munich, Germany. Since culture will be stressed, all grantees will reside in German homes. Teresa Petrovic St. Mary College-$400 Leavenworth, Kans. Before returning to the U.S., Sister will visit relatives, atteijd a Passion Play and, hopefully, tour castles. Notional High School Who's Who Elizabeth Hill Teresa Petrovie John Trow 32 Patty Ann O’Donnell Avila-Scliolarship $500 Dana Cooper Avila Scholarship-$500 on basis of art work Diane Knowlton Avila - Scholarship - $ 300 toward Nursing Program Gretchen Engler S.W. Missouri State College Aptitude Scholarship $90 Jim ITcemyer N.W. Missouri State Rc- gents-$150 J Teresa Messina Professional Business Wom- en’s Club ofIndcp. $250 Univ. of Missouri Curator’s Scholarship -$330 Christina Logue Univ. of Missouri, Columbia Grant-$200 Curator's Waiver of fees- $300 Loan-$450 33 Sr. M. Jcanncnc Librarian Library Club members Laura Renick, Becky Fox, Nicki Mann, Library Club Linda Novak, Cathy Richeson, Ann Myers, Patty Jo O'Donnell, Sherry Wright, Susan Meyer, Jeancen Black, Theresa Messina. Sophomores inspect new lockers. President and vicc-Prcsidcnt of each homeroom account for results of WFC sales. Diane Downing, Julie Link interpret incident for a class. Mr. Manual, the man of science. Teresa Messina, George Pavcla. John Mithclavagc. ideal science group, do interesting experiments. It could be that John Hat- field was the most popular boy in school at 3 o’clock each day. Juniors master speed, accuracy techniques with practice. Mrs. Negus explains to Gerry Smith how things should really be done. 35 If “Jill” must work effectively. “Jill must also re- lax thoroughly. VICTORY! Students Show Sales Ability in WFC Effort Provisions of funds for bright, new floor-covering for cafeteria was the goal set by classes. Conipetetive selling was the wedge that boosted all over the top. Theresa Petrovic hands to Father Cameron a check to pay for new tile floor. Visible in the background are J. Trow, D. Lathrom, D. Seiglar, J. Frecmyer. 36 P. Puhrand B. Frecmyer applaud asT. Petro- vic hands the high prize to Ace-seller, Bob Gronniger. Some of the Christmas baskets of food for the less fortunate, brought by the students, are viewed by homeroom sponsors. Sr. Mary Aquinas. Math, might be viewed by her classes with the tools of her teaching. Jeff Zugaj Bonnie Lamb Voted as delegates to Boys’, Girls' State Qualified Military Services su- pervisors administered a 2-hour Armed Services Vocational Ap- titude Battery of tests to all Se- nior boys. Highest ranking in all parts of the testing is STEVE EMMERT. VINC TOTTA made second highest score. At the time of Service in- duction these boys will not be required to take the tests. First try at writing copy was going well and informally until someone called out, “Penny”. Penny responded, so did Sue and Linda. 37 School Never All Work Brothers and friends arc the Sczpaks and Scndcjas boys. Boys will be boys but when they start wearing skirts, they’re bound to have difficulties even with pyramid building while entertaining students. On Freshman Buddy Day Rick Olivarez welcomes his younger buddy. Robert Maib. Other seniors and their buddies stand waiting in the background. Boosting sales of jerseys, six girls don new jerseys and pose with Jim Free- myer in the real thing. With Jim arc S. Crabbc, P.J. O’Donnell, V. Kelsey, T. Petrovic, B. Layden, H. Myers. 38 King Jim Rules Sadie Hawkins Dance Hootcnanics arc more fun when impromptu. Rita Robertson crowns Jim Roper as King of the informal dance while Attendants Ld de Schepper. and Gilbert Truman admire his “dignity. ’ and Penny Puhr finds it amusing to be almost squeezed out by royalty. The Court tries to keep straight faces for a picture of the event. Vicki Austin. Ed dc Schepper, Gil Truman, Penny Puhr. King Jim, Rita Robertson, Dennis Lathrom, Bonnie Lamb contain themselves for the needed few minutes. Seniors formed a living, singing, lighted tree for a Christmas program. 39 The warden herself, Sr. M. de Paul, checks inmates and ex-convicts of the Senior project, the Jail. Spectators are astonished at the pitch Ronnie Jensen powers in at the Junior proj- ect. 40 , ' J• § i ■ rl'► .i • ■ � -V. � � $ v-nWQ6 h ispiF ■ ■ .• ?. r-- l J iM r v • • .-V ;Vv't Mg 10« tisiift liHI '«VaV 'V 11««! i:«� - ▼ tar -� C-lw i.M.‘ ? a 41 Sr. Mary Bcnita teaches all the business subjects during school hours visits the sick and champions the unfortunate in as many outside hours. Sister Rose Marie, urged on by Sr. M. Michon, slices into the beautiful Mercy Day cake presented by the student body to the faculty. Gilbert Truman Voted as delegate to Jeff City Pilgrimage. Elizabeth Hill Wins D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award Sister Mary Gabriel, teacher of Junior Religion, helps in office, does any- thing for anyone, and always with graciousness. Grading, recording, filing stretches Sr. Mary Alice’s hours far into the night. PFC James M. Thompson, class ’68 was killed in action in Vietnam, May 13, ’69. Jim began his service October 16, 1968 and went to Vietnam in April. A mass, requested by the student body body, was offered by Rev. R. Cameron in the school gym. May 21. The funer- al mass was at St. Ann’s Church, buri- al at Mt. Olivet Cemetary. In Memoriam 43 Officers KOSMS meet while they eat. Who says a person can’t do two things at once? Kred Holtz President Margie Esscr Vice-President Susan Meyers Recorder KOSMS Newly-formed VI O consists of four boys and nine girls, all Juniors, under the sponsorship of Sr. Marv Benita. This group has been organized for the sole purpose of bringing some happiness into the lives of others, particularly the elderly, and of assisting under-achieving children. Students visit homes, mainly the Baptist Convalescent Home and the Ken- nedy Home, where they assist by reading to the blind, playing games, singing, playing piano and guitar, having social gather- ings and furnishing refreshments and small holiday gifts. A more recent project is the purchasing of supplies and assisting patients with various craftwork. Other students will gradually be admitted into the KOSMS club. Dianne Downing, Dana Cooper, Ann Mycr, and Margie Esscr use their various charm- ing traits on their friends the elderly at Kennedy Home. Margie Esser reads to a blind, lonely lady; other members do with, or for, what the Baptist Home guests wish. 44 Capt. Freemeyer 1st row: Bob Martin, Danny Sommers, Terry Wright, Jim Albin. 2nd row: Greg Con- Bob Gronniger, Charles Kearney, Scott Nabors, Jon Hughes, Gary Conway. 3rd row: Larry Lspinoza, John Mitheiavagc, Steve Pallo, John Hatfield. 4th row: Gil Truman, Jim Roper, Steve Kmmert, Mike Bukaty, Jim I rcemeyer. VARSITY FOOTBALL Capt. Hatfield Jim 1 reemeyer carries the ball; Mike Bukaty and Steve Pallo in background. Capt. Gray Chris Ragan (18) receives help from Jim 1'rccmeyer (35) and Gary Salva. 46 Mark McCullough, Kevin timer. Dennis Hootcn, Gary Stewart, Ronnie Jensen, John Gray, Steve Monaco, Chris Ragan, Steve Steffas, Paul Hughes, Mike Van Kirk. John I-reemeyer,Gary Salva, Charles Rogers, Tom Bates, Dennis Lathrom, Dave Steffa, LOSES TWELVE '69-ERS Home Scoreboard Visitors 0 Ft. Osage 6 21 Brookfield 6 32 Rich Hill 0 7 St. Joseph 26 12 Hogan 6 0 Pius X 33 13 Lillis 34 7 Pern Day 23 C. Kearny has plenty of opposition but in next game (below) gets ample blocking by Dennis Lath- rom. 47 Frosh Players Look to Future 1st row F rank Collins, Tony Gronniger, Mike Badcen. Ruben Sendejas. Pete Graham. Ed de Schcppcr. 2nd row Joe Peak. Mike Heater, Tom Raveill, Paul Woodruff, Greg Weishar, Jim Pallo. Ray Jo Martin, Don Morales, Tony Szpak, Tim Krickle, Dennis Smith, Mark Trader. 4th row John Albin, Ricky Wright. Mike Kelly, Paul Saprcnao. DAve Seigler. Up goes the flag before the Norborne gamc-Paul Sapcnaro, Dave Siegler, and Mike Badcen doing the honors. Doyle Weishar carries the ball 48 HUSTLERS John Gray, John Hatfield, Jim Albin, Jim Roper, Dennis Lathrom. 2nd row Mike Bukaty. Jim Freemyer, Charles Kearney, Steve Emmert. M-CLUB 69-’70 Football co-captains, Jim Albin and Den- nis Lathrom, listen to tips from Coach Hopper during a discussion of the next season’s techniques. 1st row Jim Albin, Charles Kearney, Floyd Herrell, John Mithclavage, Steve Pallo, Bob Gronniger, Chris Ragan. 2nd row Charles Rodgers, David Steffa, Gilbert Truman, Tom Callahan, Bill Seek, Tom Bates, Doyle Wcishar, Mike Van Kirk. 3rd row John Gray, Vince Totta, John Hatfield, Steve Emmert, Larry Espinosa, Kevin Eimer, Bill Chapion. 4th row Mike Stefancik, Gary Salva, Mike Bukaty, Jim Free- myer, Jim Roper, Dennis Lathrom, Paul Hughes, Steve Stcffcs. 49 First Stringers Equal Seven | i - i? 1 II 1st row G. Salva, J. Frcemycr, J. Roper, E. dc Schcpper. 2nd row R. Gronniger scorekeeper, J. Albin, D. Lathrom, M. Van Kirk, Floyd Herrell, business mgr. J. Mithclavagc. M. Uukaty watch a 2 point loss. J. Freemycr gets the tip-off as E. de Schcpper prepares to grab. 50 J. Roper (31) looks for a loophole; J. Al- bin (23) is ready to receive; J. I reemyer is ready for any interference. 8-TEAM Doyle Weishar Gil Truman John i'reemyer Jim Arend Gary Conway Don Schmidt Ron Jensen Gerry Rodrigue Gary Salva Larry Lspinoza Dennis Hootcn C L Mark Trader, Dave Seigler, Tom Raveill, Ron Morales. 2nd row Pete ' ’05M Graham, Mike Black. Ruben Sendejas, Jim Sandt, Tony Szpak. 1'reemyer puts the ball in the basket as Roper, VanKirk, and Albin hold down their men. 51 Jim Freemyer Crowns Queen Gretchen Engler Princesses Susan Crabbe, Dianne Knowlton, Carolyn Puhr, and Barbara Moran. Small subject. Jeff Kelsey, presents flow- ers to Queen Gretchen Engler. Griichcn and attendants Barb, Susan. Dianne, Carolyn, hold impromptu court with many young admirers, future Queen prospects and players, present ardent fans. 52 Season to Season Sport to Sport This 53 Varsity Cheerleaders Merit First in Clinic Contests Nancy Engler, Helen Myers, Carol Leubbert, Dianne Knowlton, Carolyn Puhr. Becky Perrin, and Barb Moran rest after a full season beginning with summer clinic practice. Varsity team practices (above) for the real work-out of leading spectators in spurring on the players’ efforts. Pep Officers. Bev Layden. Trcas., J. Black, Jr. Sec., G. Engler. Sr. Sec. 54 Pep Squad president, Susan Crabbe. and vice-president, Cindy Lynch pose near case holding trophies they feel they helped win by their effort toward supporting morale. Yell leaders feature one member from each of the four class groups Connie Martin, senior. Margaret Bock, junior, Denise Collins, sophomore, and Margie Myer, freshman. Sr. Marie Catherine, moderator. 55 Pep Squad. Cheerleaders, and (center, front line) Mascot Barb Freemyer. Yea! Yea! Team B Susan Meyer Barbara Riley Selene Marquis Bonnie Lamb Mary Puhr Sue Galvan Second-place winners in YOUTH OF AMERICA Chccrlcading Clinic Linda, Jean, Sue, Debbie, Joyce, and Mary receive a trophy and a 5-day summer ses- sion at another cheerlcading clinic. Joyce Bonkoski Jean Truman Linda Novak Isabelle Nerling Debbie Jecker Frosh Cheerleaders 56 Homecoming Dance Mike Bukaty Crowns Cindy Lynch Queen of The Court The Court 57 Wrestling Club Builds Skills Greg Weishar. Daryl Logue. John Albin. Mike Heater, way. Third Row: Jow Bowles, Tim Krickle, Tom Calla- Ray Martin. Second Row: Paul Sapenaro. Mike Badeen, han, Mike Keely, Jim Pallo. Dennis Smith, Steve Pallo, Tony Gronniger, Greg Con- Coach Hopper takes a bit of exer- cise himself as he gets down low to keep track of the holds of Greg Conway and his opponent. John Albin, Gilbert Truman, Gary, Conway, Bob Martin, and Ray Mar- tin prove their superiority with the chessmen. 58 Wrestlers Jim Pallo. John Albin, Mike Badecn tied with a score of three wins, one loss each. Frosh Prank Monaco set an all-time tournament record series of 742 in the Bowling Tourney sponsored by the Independence Examiner. His average of 212 for the tournament boosted his winnings to S70. Doyle firmly believes growing boys need much rest especially at odd times and in odd places. “O. K., Boys. Let’s get moving,” says Coach Myers as he charges out for gym, but Sophs M. McCullough, G. Rodrigues. J. Freemycr, G. Conway, and J. Hughes have a last laugh know- ing the camera is nearby. 59 Coach W. Hopper keeps Fresh- man, Sophomore Gym classes in line. He gives directions to Joe and Kevin as he keeps an eye on Terry, racing with his shadow, Paul and Ed trying the broad jump, Ruben and Don the discus throw and others waiting a turn. 60 The Queen's COURT Carolyn Puhr, Dianne Knowlton. the Queen, Barb Moran; Larry Espinoza, Jeff Zugaj. Mike Van Kirk, Chris Regan. 62 ■MM Latin 1, 2 classes participated in the National Latin Examinations along with 80,000 other students throughout the U.S. The National median was 41. Of 120 points Ld de Schcpper scored 100, Nancy Zugaj, 90, Jim Arend, 96, and Doyle Weishar, 100. i Sr. Mary Maijcan synchronizes her watch with the new office clock, parting gift of the seniors to the school. Christina Logue won the vote of the senior class to represent the school in the Hallowe'en Queen contest. Judg- ing was done by co-sponsors, the C. of C. and the Independence florists in events which considered speech, poise, and personality. Christina was crowned as an attendant to the Queen in a ceremony at a luncheon at Jerry’s Restaurant. Singing is their job as well as their pleasure and takes the girls into many places for entertainment. Here the girls sing at the Mall, then for the Kennedy guests. 63 Rita Robertson smiles at knowing that a diploma is finally in her grasp. As the boys try on new regalia for size, Steve Monaco finds he has no pockets, Chas. Rodgers inspects the dis- 64 Alert 52 In Lives 65 tinguishcd look of George Owen, a reflection of all the boys. Freshmen These numbers are for individual and small groups. Record own pages for other pictures. Albin, John....... Austin, Vicki..... Badeen, Mike...... Black. Mike....... Bonkoski, Joyce. . . Brasel, Debra..... Bukaty, Catherine. . Butkovich, Marietta Cortright, Steve . . . Campos Peter...... Collins, Frank Collins, Robin . . . . Collins, Susan . . . . Conway, Teresa . . . DeSchepper, Ed . . . Doczekalski, Mary . Ferre, Philip..... Fessler. Christy . . . Graham, Edward . . Graham, Pete...... Gronninger, Tony. . Haworth, Valerie . . Heater, Mike...... Jecker, Deborah. . . Jones, Steve...... Kelsey, Shirley. . . . Kelly. Mike....... Krickle.Tim....... Larman, Janet . . . . Link, Julie....... Maib, Robert...... Mann, Nicki....... Martin, Ray....... Maupin. Donald . . . .17,19,48,58 17,39 .17,22,48,58 .17,51 .17,18,56 17 17 .17 ,17 17,48 . 17,24 17 17 . 17,48,50,38,63 . 17 . 18 . 18 . 18 18,48,51 . 18,48,51 . 17,26,72 . 19,48.58 18,19,56 19 18,22 . 18,22,48.58 . 18,48,58 . 18,27 18,27 18,37,38 ,18,37,38 . 18,48,58 19 Monaco, Frank.................................18,58 Morales, Ronald................................18,48,51 Myers, Margie.................................18,55 Nerling. Isabelle.............................18,56 Nesbit, Barbara...............................18 Novak, Linda...................................18,56,34,37 Pace, Mark....................................18,22 Pallo, James...................................18,19,48,58 Peak, Joseph..................................18,48 Perry, John...................................18,19 Ragan, Jerry..................................18 Raveill, Tom..................................17,48,51 Renick. Laura.................................18,34 Richeson, Cathy................................19,24,34,72 Sandt, James..................................19,51 Sapenaro. Paul................................17,48,58 Scassellati, Cathy............................19 Seigler. David................................ 17,36,48,51 Sendajas, Ruber...............................19,38,48,51 Smith, Dennis..................................19,26,48,58 Standley, Vickie..............................19,27 Stefancik. Steve..............................19 Szpak, Tony...................................19,38,48,51 Trader, Mark..................................18,19,48,51 Trugly, Stephanie.............................19,72 Truman, Jean..................................18,19,56 Van Kirk. Debra...............................19,27 Weishar, Greg.................................19,48,58 Wicderkehr, Donna.............................19,24 Williams, Angela.............................. 19,27,40,72 Willis, Deborah...............................19,24 Woodroof, Paul................................19,48 Wright, Becky.................................19,22,24,27 Wright, Ricky.................................19,22,48 Yeats, Christine..............................19 66 Sophomores These numbers are for individual and small groups. Record own pages for other pictures. Arend.Jim 15,21,27,51.63 Bowles, Joe 15,59 Brodzinski, John 15,22,28 Collins, Denise 15,22,55 Conway, Gary 15,21,25,27,51,58 Conway, Gregory 15,27,58 Davis, Mary 15 Douinitt, Jerry 15,28 Emmert, Mark 15,25,28 Freemyer, Barbara . . . . 15,16,27,36 Freemyer, John 15,27.51 Galvan. Sue 15,37,56 Graham, Larry .... 16 Hogue, Dennis 15,25,27 Hughes, Jon 15,27,34,58 Logue, Darryl .... 16,25,58 McCullough, Mark . . . . 15,34,58 Martin, Robert 16,58 Monteil.John 16 Myers. Kathy .... 16 Narron, Terry . . . . 16,34 Norman, Larry 16 O'Donnell, Bob 19,29 Puhr. Mary 15,37.39,56 Pyle, Dennis 15,27 Riley, Mike . . . . 15,27 Rodriguez, Gerry 16,51,58 Schmidt, Don 16,27,51 Sirna, Nikki 16,27 Sommers, Danny 15,22,25,28 Tortorice, Anna 16 Truman, Gilbert 16,21,25.39,42,47,. Villars, Cathy Weishar. Doyle . . . . 16,25,47,49,51,59.1 Williams Denise . . . . 16,28 Wright, Terry . . . . 16,59 Zugaj, Nancy . . . . 16,63 67 Juniors These numbers are for individual and small groups. Record own pages for other pictures Albin, James 13,47,49.50,51 Bennett, Kathleen 13 Black. Jeanncn 13,25,34.54 Bock. Margaret 13 Callahan, Thomas 13,14,21,25,49,58 Clark, Jo Ellen 13,27 Champion. William 13,28,49 Crites, Dennis 13,35,36,39 Davis, Muriel 13,25 Dec. Eddie 13 Downing, Dianne 13,26,27,44 Eimer, James Kevin 13,36,49 Engler. Nancy 13,54 Espinosa. Lawrence 5.14,49,51,62 Esser, Marguerite 14,21,44 Fox, Mary 14,22,34 Gietzen, Eugene 14,35 Grady, Catherine 14,55 Gross, Gary 14 Heater, Tama 14 Holtz, Fred 14.44 Hooten, Dennis 13, 14,36,51 Hughes, Paul 14,35,49 Jensen, Ronald 14,35,51 Kearney. Robert 14,27,49 Lamb, Bonnie 13,21,37.39,56 Lathrom, Dennis 13,47,49,50,62 Luebbert, Carol 13,54 Mainhorst, Yvonne 14,26,27 Marquis. Selene 14,56 Meyer, Susan 14,21,44,56 Moran, Philip 5,14 Myers, Ann 14,34,44 Myers, Kevin 14,59 Orlando, Cindy 14 Perrin, Rebecca 14,54 Ragan, Christopher 14,46,49,62 Riley, Barbara 14,56 Salva, Gary 13.14,21,46,49,50,51 Stefancik, Mike 14,49 Steffes, Stephen 14,49,27 Van Kirk, Michael 13.30,49,50,51,62 Wright, Sharon 14,34 Zugaj. Jeffrey 13,21,37,62 68 Seniors These numbers are for individual and small groups. Record own pages for other pictures. Bates, Tom.................7,49 Bukaty, Marcia.............8,65 Bukaty, Mike...............8,25,46,49,50,56,74 Ciampa, Deborah............8 Cooper, Dana...............7,9,28,30,33,44 Crabbe, Susan..............8,25,52,55 Dec, John..................8,29,74 Emmert, Steve..............9,25,37,49 Engler, Gretchen........... 7,22,25.30,33,35,52.74 Freemyer, Jim..............6,21,33,36,46,47,49,50,52,56 Gray, John.................7,49 Gronniger, Robert.......... 7,25,29,36,49,50 Hatfield, John.............7,35,47,49 Herrell, Floyd.............9,14,24.25,49,50 Hill. Elizabeth............ 7,21,31.30,42,62 Kearney. Charles...........9,46,47,49 Kelsey, Vona...............9,30,62 Knowlton, Diane............ 9,22,33,52,54,62 Layden. Beverly............ 9,22,35,25,54 Lewis, Susan...............10,28 Logue. Christina...........6,21,29,30,33,63 Lynch, Cindy............... 10,22,35,55,56,74 Marquis, Roberta...........10,56,64 Martin, Connie.............10,25,30.55 Messina Theresa............10,21,33,34,35 Mithelavage, John.......... 7,9,35,49,50,56 Monaco Steve............... 10,27,29,64 Moran, Barbara............. 9,10,28,35,52,54,62 Myers, Helen...............10,54,56 Norman, Mary...............10,28,65 O’Donnell, Patty Ann.......11,21,22,32 O'Donnell. Patty Jo........9,11,34 Olivares, Rick.............11,37,38,56 O’Neill, Corinne........... 11,21,22,30,56 Owen, George...............11,65 Pallo, Steve...............11,46,49,58 Pavela, George.............11,35 Peters, Mary............... 11,25,26,30 Petrovic, Teresa........... 6,21,22,26,27,30,32,36 Pulu, Carolyn.............. 11,52,54,62 Riley, John................12 Robertson, Rita............ 7,9,21,32,39,64 Rodgers. Charles...........9,12,49,64 Roper. Jim.................12,39,49,50,51 Seek, Bill.................12,49,65 Smith, Gerald..............7,9,27,35 Soetaert, Barbara..........12 Steffa, David.............. 12,25,30,49 Totta, Vincent............. 12,25,30,49 Trow, John................. 6,21,22,26,27,30,32,36 York, Robin................12,30 Brackman. Bernard..........8 Autographs 70 Autographs 6 71 NOLAND ROAD BANK 3413 S. NOLAND ROAD • INDEPENDENCE. MO • CL 4-3655 In the Gas Light Shopping Center The Convenience Bank in Independence Checking, Savings, Safety Deposit Boxes Loans Member of FDIC To The SENIORS ’69 ... in remembrance of the CAMELOT that was; . . . in search of the CAMELOT yet to be. Junior Class ’69 Lance ’69 Offers Sincere Thanks to Mr. Jack Denzer and Mr. Jack McNerney 74 WISH TO THANK FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION SENIORS OF ’69 Have your cleaning done promptly and promptly at Independence Laundry, Cleaning Co. For Auto Loans Equipment Leasing See Standard State Bank Main Office 10,110 Indep. 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