St Teresa High School - Teresian Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1955 volume:

' -... v m ■. ««is Presented by the Senior Class TERESA HIGH SCHOOL Decatur, Illinois 1955 We are told that youth is a time of idealism, of dreams, of fantasies woven of nebulous clouds that all too soon will hurst. Perhaps this is true. Yet. when our dreams are based on reality, when their warp and woof are shot through with the ideals of the youthful Christ, when our eyes are set on the banner of Him in Whose service we see glorious possibilities—then those are dreams that will unfold with each new day until that day dawns when they will be realized in all their perfection and we meet our King Whose law we have found to be light and life and love. We have called our book TUA: for to each St. Teresa High School student we can say, “This is YOUR book. Within its pages you will find yourself, not merely pictorially, but in spirit.’' Our heavenly patrons are three who accomplished the great success—that of attaining sanctity; and so by our title we salute these three champions of God's glory . . . Teresa Ursula Angela We have assembled in this book some of those memories that have made our days in this Catholic high school happy days, days of challenge, and days of satisfaction that come with meeting that challenge with heads lifted high. Our theme is “An Army of Youth” from the song. Christ the King. In it we have found a summary of what our life at St. Teresa's has been. It is our hope that when this book is re-read in the tomorrows that will come, it will be not only a reminder of the school days we have known, but an in- spiration to the reliving of the spirit that has vitalized all these days. To our parents, we proudly dedicate this Yearbook. To our parents, who have dedicated their lives to giv- ing us the best: To them who have made it possible for us to enjoy the benefits of a Catholic education: who have realized the necessity of education for both the mind and the soul: who have encouraged us in defeat and cheered us in victory; To our parents whose generosity has made possible the use of new and modern teaching aids, athletic and musical equipment, and at last the new gymnasium: to them we express our gratitude. Perhaps the greatest tribute we can pay our parents is the imitation of the Christian way of life they have shown us. It will be our endeavor to follow their ex- ample, working toward that day when we may be to our children what our mothers and fathers have been to us. TO THE STUDENTS OF ST. TERESA Christ’s army of youth stands together, firm and loyal. Service to Christ the King means loving what He loves and doing what He asks. Show forth your Catholic faith and training at all times and in every place. Love Christ, love His Blessed Mother, love His Church. m With my most cordial blessing. Bishop of Springfield in Illinois REVEREND T. P. MASTERSON Religion RIGHT REVEREND MSCR. G. H. POWELL Religion REVEREND F. W. KLASNER Religion REVEREND A. J. TAMULIS Religion REVEREND REVEREND REVEREND REVEREND A. L. CAMPBELL F. J. McCARTHY E. D. ADAMSKI R. S. BUCHANAN Religion Religion Religion Religion REVEREND MOTHER M. VICTORINE Superior MOTHER M. ALICE Principal English III MOTHER M. ALOYSIA Librarian MOTHER M. CATHERINE Religion I English I Spanish II. Ill MOTHER JANE FRANCES Religion III Algebra I U. S. History MOTHER MARIE TERESE Shorthand I, II Typing II Bookkeeping Logic U. S. History MOTHER MARY ELLEN English II; Religion II “Spectator” MOTHER M. MATTHIAS Sewing; Chemistry- Religion I MOTHER M. PATRICK English III; English IV Religion IV; “TUA” On Feb. 6. 1955. the long awaited event oc- curred. The new building, which includes six classrooms, two lavatories, and a lobby to the new gym, was blessed by His Excellency, the Most Reverend William A. O’Connor. The ceremony consisted of a prayer led by Rev. F. W. Klasner, talks by His Excellency, Rt. Rev. Msgr. G. H. Pow- ell, Rev. Mother Victorine, Mayor Willis, Mr. Otto Kyle, president of Decatur Board of Education; and Dr. T. J. Campbell, chairman. In the blessing of the building. His Excellency was assisted by Rev. F. J. McCarthy, and Rev. R. L. Jones, S.J. PICTURES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION ANI) DEDICATION OF THE NEW CLASSROOMS Se U n Gym fund projects require the attention of Senior Class officers. Left to right are: Secretary, Mary Margaret Sobieski; President, Paul DeCrevel; Vice President, Dick Peradotto. Mary Ann Banks Enthusiastic member of TUA’s Business staff . . . worries little, hopes much. Jean Barry Hard-working Editor of “Spec- tator . . . serious member of Legion of Mary . . . gay friend. Suzanne Bauer Latin, Glee, and Commercial Club member . . . modest but thoughtful. Florence Bastob Member of Homecoming Court . . . Minstrel Show . . . sweet and unassuming. Marlene Bergin Commercial Club member . . . modest but thoughtful. James Boland Assistant Director of Minstrel Show . . . Glee Club four years . . . tops in school activities. Richard Brion Band 4 years . . . scholastic ability . . . fun to have around. Grace Ann Bronson Consistent Character Award winner . . . serious student . . . dramatics, her favorite. Patricia Cahill TUA Patron staff . . . Min- strel Show . . . frank and earnest. Charles Butler Shepherd in the Christmas Play . . . World Peace Program . . . strictly humorous. Patricia Campbell Co-Editor of TUA ... 4 years “Spectator” staff member . . . initiative and industry. Helen Carlier Student Council Secretary . . . petite but mighty . . . behind the scenes worker. David Cavanaugh Enthusiastic Mission Delegate to Notre Dame . . . Minstrel Show stage manager . . . cap- able student. Rita Cheviron Senior Homeroom Representa- tive . . . Art Editor for “Spec- tator” . . . dependable as ever. Joann Comerford “Spectator” member 4 years . . . Vice President of Commercial Club . . . quaint humor. Suzanne Clements Senior Girls’ Mission Represen- tative . . . Perfect Attendance junior year . . . winning smile. Walter Connard Threat on the gridiron third and fourth year . . . Shepherd in the Christmas Play . . . ironic wit. Paul Decrevel Senior Class President . . . CSMC delegate to Notre Dame . . . good natured ... an art- ist par excellence. Diane Devereaux layout Editor of TDA . . . transfer from Springfield in 54 . . . sweet and simple. Mary Ellen Donaldson Commercial Club member . . . quick with a friendly word. James Dickerson Student Council President . . . reliable and willing to help. Sue Downing “Spectator 4 years . . . mem- ber of TUA . . . knows the joy of living. Darlene Eller Baton Majorette 3 years . . . Commercial Club . . . always a witty remark. Kathleen Dougherty National Honor Society . Photography Editor of TUA true and loyal friend. David Harrison Co-captain of football tram . . . Homeroom Representative . . . somewhat of a clown. Robert Gallenbach Quite a “pro in football . . . truest bass in Glee Club . . . broad sense of humor. Shirley Flesch Commercial Club member . . . shy smile . . . loyal friend. Joseph Fortner 54 transfer from Springfield . . . a ready smile . . . quiet manner. William Hebenstreit Latin and Glee Club ... a placid manner and a helping hand. Roger Henebry Chief lighting technician for Christmas Play . . . quiet and capable. Sylvia Jacobs 54 transfer from Schlarman . . . Minstrel Show specialty act . . . a friend indeed. Carolyn Keck Commercial Club member . . . patient, sincere with a generous heart. Beverly King Photography assistant on TUA staff . . . tireless worker . . . staunch friend. Mary Kohlbecker Senior Mission Queen candidate . . . capable of small things in a big way . . . just a bit shy. Joanne Hise Lively cheerleader 3 years . . . a quick wit ... a ready smile. Beverly Hunniford Living Rosary participant . . . quiet smile . . . kindly spirit. Sandra Langsfeld National Honor Society . . . peppy cheerleader . . . well rounded personality. Alice Lashinski Minstrel Show enthusiast . . . never ending jokes . . . quick thinker. Jerry Markwell Living Rosary member ... al- ways for school activities . . . well liked. Richard Leonardelli Big gridiron foe ... an ex- cellent bass is a Glee Club asset . . .agreeableness that goes with every occasion. Lawrence Meyer 4 year tenor in the Glee Club . . . 2 year band member . . . known by all. Jack McCoy Patron Manager of TUA staff . . . cooperative in school ac- tivities . . . well liked. James Michael Football squad member for 3 years . . . “1 Speak for Democ- racy contest ... a big heart. Marilyn Mochel Christmas Play ... 4 year “A” average . . . journalistic achievement . . . ability with a quiet manner. Fern Moore “Spectator staff member for 2 years . . . Commercial Club member . . . generous and courteous. Maryann Moore Minstrel Show speciality act . . . Write-Up Editor on TUA staff . . . business-like and sin- cere. I Janet Morenz Glee Club accompanist for 3 years . . . TUA staff member . . . wins many friends. Darlene Muller Commercial Club President . . . Christmas Play . . . loyal friend in every need. I Fleurette Myer 3 year Spectator” worker . . . TUA Write-Up staff . . . cheer- ful generosity. David Nulf Transfer from Decatur High in 53 . . . Football for 2 years. Bruce Park Isais in Christmas Play ... 2 year “I Speak for Democracy” contest winner ... a rare and good frankness. S r Nancy O’Shaughnessy Cheerleader for 3 years . . . Christmas Play . . . true Irish loyalty. Robert Rakers Member of TUA staff . . . will- ing worker in school activities . . . able scholar. Richard Peradotto Class representative 4 years . . . ardent supporter on the TUA staff . . determined and honest. Joan Quintenz Homecoming Queen . . . Stu- dent Council Vice President . . . kind hearted with happy ways. Richard Raupp TUA Business Manager Captain of Hall Guards common sense. Joseph Crivello 55 transfer from Taylorville band member. Jeannine Schneiderjan Spectator” Photography Editor . . . Commercial Club member . . . merry as the day is long. Michele Sakach Transfer from Oklahoma City . . . TUA staff member. Sue Ann Schneider Commercial Club Secretary . . . Art Department, TUA staff . . . open heart with room for every one. David Slade Football team 4 years . . . Liv- ing Rosary participant ... a fine athlete. Marcaret Speasl Senior Girls’ Homeroom Secre- tary-Treasurer . . . “Spectator staff . . . TUA staff . . . aims to please. Mary Ann Stewart TUA staff . . . Commercial Club member . . . gentleness her motto. Mary Margaret Sobieski Senior Class Secretary . . . TUA Business staff . . . gives the best she has. y i ✓ Eugenia Tauber Art Department of TUA staff . . . Commercial Club . . . always willing to lend a hand. Robert Suzewits Rough quarterback on football squad . . . Technical Engineer in Christmas Play . . . full time sense of humor. Geraldine Swearingen Homecoming attendant . . . TUA Publicity Manager . . . first in every social group. ■nmMB Sandra Turner TUA Subscription Manager . . . National Honor Society Presi- dent . . . thinks little of self . . . much of others. Russell Weber Living Rosary participant . . . a quiet unassuming manner. Robert Williams Innkeeper in Christmas Play . . . Living Rosary . . . sunny disposition and ready smile. David Wayne TUA Co-editor . . . “Spectator” staff member for 4 years . . . obliging ways make him a friend to all. Junior Homeroom officers discussing plans for the Homecoming Dance are: Standing, left to right: Karen Muller, Assistant Home- room Representative; Mary Althoff, Secretary; Bill Rezek, Secre- tary; Joe Saddler, Assistant Representative; Richard Figura. Treas- urer. Seated, left to right: Martin Mochel, Representative; Judy Grossman, Representative; Sally Yonikus, Treasurer. Karen Alhaugh Mary Althoff Kay Bernard Dudley Cooley Carole Coventry William Cummings Gary Burnett Orner Bussen Kay Bollero Denis Brion James Brown David Ernst Sally Farrar Richard Figura Theresa Fitzgerald Thomas Fitzgerald John Freeman Ruth Holohan Sara Ann Holthaus Barbara Jahoda Sue Loftus Rose Luehr Stephen Luster Jerry Konrad Larry Kraft i ll Daniel Lamb Larry Lavery Karen Johnson Mary Margaret Jordan Sylvia Keck Thomas Madell Janet McElhone Martin Mochel Karen Muller Mary Ellen Neeves Nancy Reeves Bernard Rennier William Rezek -V Richard Ryan Joseph Saddler Marian� Schwalbe Happy after hearing the results of their bakery sale, Sophomore officers plan another one. Left to right: Don Schwarz, Representa- tive; Harold Hooker, Secretary-Treasurer; Dave Platzbecker, As- sistant Representative. Going up the stairs, Judy Ochwat, Secretary; Anita Speasl, Treasurer; Mary Ann Clark, Assistant Representative: Margaret Daley, Representative. Keith Albaugh Darlene Armon Patricia Banta Shirlene Bodine Patricia Brand Mary Ellen Bronson William Broske Judy Bundy Karl Meyer Mary Ann Clark Howard Clifford John Comerford Margaret Daley Joseph DiGiovanna Geraldine Donaldson David Dougherty Eileen Dowd Katherine Doyle Anthony Fleckenstein Jack Foy Frances Gibbons Patricia Grant Rita Grant Rose Mary Grennan Robert Hellhake Barnell Hempstead Beverly Hoehn Elizabeth Hoffmann Beverly Hogan Harold Hooker Beverly Hotwick Sue Howard Georgia Huber Antoinette Huhne Joseph Hunt Sandra Jennings Joseph Keck Phyllis Kennedy Sharon Keyes Carolyn Knittle Gary Langsfeld Rosemary Lanum John Lappen Tony Lents Terry Littrell Mary Luster John Madell Thomas Maxeiner Mary Mclnroe Patrick McKee Ann McNamara Jerry McNamara David Milligan Larry Moore Dean Munn Martin Murphy James Nuxoll John O’Brien Leo Quintenz Kenneth Ray Jack Rebcrt Gary Reinhardt Craig Repnicke Judy Riedlinger Gerald Riley Bette Robinson v Barbara Swanson Connie Tauber Nancy Turner William Waite I Richard Wiggins Tony Yonker Laurice Yunker John Zarcone Holding an impromptu meeting in the cafeteria are the Freshman Homeroom officers. Seated, left to right: Martha Huhne, Repre- sentative; Judy Turner, Secretary-Treasurer; Mary Jane Callahan. Representative. Standing, left to right: Suellen Platzbecker, As- sistant Representative; John Tokarz, Representative; Mary Jo Vail, Secretary-Treasurer; Susie Suter, Assistant Representative; John Morford, Secretary-Treasurer; Ronald Lunn, Assistant Representa- tive. Leonard Albaugh Nona Jo Bodine Judy Boland Lynn Brinkman Mary Jane Callahan Thomas Campbell Lois Cheviron Daniel Cleaver Donna Cleaver Kenneth Colebar Richard Crouch Gayle DeHaven Kathleen Doyle Charles Durbin Norma Jean Heger Ronald Devereaux Elaine Dowd Darlene Fischer Robert Fischer Cynthia Gober Frank Gollings Donald Gallant Donald Geiser Franz Grossman Judy Heffernan Joan Heidgerken Janet Hertel Robert Hise John Hoffmann Frank Hicks Maureen Higd Martha Huhne Lawrence Hunt Bruce Jacobs Martha Jordan Margaret Kunz Thomas Le Veck Larry Mathias Dennis McCall Michael McNamara Lawrence Mercer Frances Kedelis Catherine Kunz Ronald Lunn Marilyn Markwell Donald McCoy Dennis McNamara Jean Mickelson Myra Mitchell Carole Mooney Lawrence Mooney James Moore Rose Marie Moran John Morford Donald Morgan Shirley Murray Patricia Noonan Thomas Noonan Sandra Oakleaf Dolores O’Brien Raymond Oliver Jayne Parker Margaret Parks Sue Paschal Barbara Peters Becky Picou Suellen Platzbecker Mae Pool Norman Preuss David Pritchett Patrick Quigley Charlene Rhodes Barbara Ross Jack Hush Linda Ryan John Schudel Nita Rose Schulte Nancy Seman John Sheehy Thomas Summers Dorothy Sue Suter John Tokarz Edward Tomlinson Mary Jo Vail Marianne Wayne Carol Winchester Carol Schnepp Jan Schroeder Carol Schuman Jane See Patricia Stack Bert Sturgis Vernon Tatham John Thompson Thomas Treece Judy Turner Bernard Weber Thomas Wiggins William Wrigley (ZlcLA eA The King's challenge: “Come and follow Me. rang outs.from each class as in them we came face to face with the examples and teaching of Christ, our Leader. Encouragement to use our God-given intellects wisely! invitations to make our own the heritage of knowledge at our disposal, opportunities to grow in love and appreciation of our American democracy, and above all the reiterated principles of Christian living and Christian ideals—all these we found our school days at St. Teresa. “The truth will make you free,” we hear from Christ our King, and so we went a-searching truth in company with Him. Religion classes showed us both the beauty of the Christian way of life as written so boldly in the valiant pages of Church History, and the importance of Christian ideals in our modern way of life, as shown us by the example of our teachers. Latin taught us. not only the language itself, but habits of attention, of procedure, of perseverance. In English classes we became aware of the history recorded in literature of the nations of the world, and we saw the importance of spreading our knowledge and communicating ideals to our fellowmcn. History was presented to us as either a preparation for the Redemption or as the effect of that Redemption up- on mankind. Psychology and logic introduced us to the science of correct think- ing and helped us to understand and respect the views of others. Modern languages, music, and art taught us to appreciate our own culture as well as that of other cultures. We began to realize that only in so far as we exert ourselves to learning and to doing our part for the betterment of society, can we profit from these cultures. Our study of the sciences and mathematics made it clear to us that in this modern day when scientists try to explain away the power of Almighty God, the Christian schoolman has a vitally important role to play. Indeed, we have thrown our fortunes with the Lord with the whole-hearted endeavor to become worthy citizens of two worlds—this one and that of eternity. V Father Campbell instructs freshman boys in early church history at their daily religion lesson. Father is one of the parish priests who have been added to the faculty and whose classes are a stimulating part of our daily schedule. Virgil students listen as Roger Hene- t� ry, with the assistance of Jeanine Hcidgerkan, explains a portion of his stamp collection. This was a part of Mother Celeste’s fourth year Latin class’s study of Latin derivatives and their effect on present day languages. A tricky trapezoid problem requires deep concentration from the sophomore Geometry class while Mother Rita Marie looks on. A panel discussion on rural-urban prob- lems is the highlight of Mrs. Robert Yount’s Sociology class. Panel chair- man is Larry Parker. Speakers are, left to right: Russell Weber, Beverly Hunni- ford, Jerry Markwell, and Carolyn Keck. Bette Robinson addresses sophomore Modern History class as Mr. Vitali, the instructor, looks on with approval. Norma Jean Heger explains her diagram in Mother Catherine’s freshman English class. Logic students find this knowledge comes in handy. Mrs. Robert Yount looks over the world in social studies class with Shirley Murray and Kenneth Colebar. Knowledge obtained here will be employed for our flag, for our faith, for Christ the King. All members of the sewing class work busily on their new skirts, with Mother Matthias adjusting Darlene Eller’s machine in the background. Homemakers of tomorrow serve their apprenticeship today. Mother Catherine asks “What time is it?” in her first year Spanish class, and answers are ready. In a world made ever smaller by transportation and communica- tion, an understanding of our neighbors to the South is a worthwhile outcome of this Spanish class. Ambitious bookkeeping students Suzanne Clements, Dave O’Brien, and Bob Williams check their work at the adding machines. Ac- curacy is the by-word foi these future business people. Physics students Bonnie Swift. Sue Ann Schneider. Jim Walker, and Larry Meyer con- centrate on a diffi- cult experiment. Bob Rakers, Joe Saddler, Sylvia Jacobs, and Sue Downing work intently at collect- ing hydrogen in fourth hour chemistry class. Freshman general science students ap- pear interested in an experiment dem- onstrated by Dolores O’Brien, Ronald Devereaux, Larry Mercer, and Judy Boland. Mother Marie Terese instructs Shirley Flesch and Alice Lashinski in senior shorthand class. First year typing class finds Mother Ursula lending a helping hand to Patsy Cahill. The boys enjoy the fresh air and a break in the day as they work out in P.E. class. The result—a sound body for a busy mind. On earth’s battlefield never a vantage tie’ll yield . . . Dauntlessly meeting difficult odds and keeping his colors flying is a mark of a true Christian and of a good athlete. In this spirit we found sports an important part of St. Teresa’s program. Enthusiasm ran high and loyalty was uppermost as win or lose the team was supported: for sports involved not only those actually engaged in the game hut the whole student body who thus learned oneness of cause and the importance of morale. The boy who must keep up his school grades in order to be elegible for sports: who develops the self discipline necessary to observe training regulation: and who reverently kneels to ask God’s blessing on his game, therebv acquires habits which will be invaluable when he finds himself on earth’s battlefield. Dave Harmon—Senior Tackle Dave Nulf—Senior Tackle ST. TERESA BULLDOGS—1954 Coach—Joe Venturi Assistant—Leo Vitali Chaplain—Father Masterson Managers—Mike McNamara, Dennis Noonan Dick Lconardelli—Senior End Bob Callenbach—Senior Halfback Who has the ball? St. Teresa vs. Lakeview—score 13-13. S.T.H.S 0 29 S.T.H.S. 19 25 S.T.H.S. 7 Kincaid 13 S.T.H.S 13 Lakeview .... 13 S.T.H.S 12 Gillespie 26 S.T.H.S.... 6 Schlarman 19 S.T.H.S. 42 6 S.T.H S 6 19 S.T.H.S 15 Tolono 16 St. Teresa vs. Vandalia (Homecoming) Score 42-6. Wally Connard follows excellent blocking by Bob Suzewits No. 12. and No. 20 Dick Leonardelli. HOWARD CLIFFORD CARY BURNETT DAVID ERNST JERRY KONRAD The varsity this year experienced an unimpressive season as far as the score goes; nevertheless, they made several sur- prising showings and displayed remarkable teamwork through- out the season. St. Teresa is looking forward to seeing the entire team on the floor next year. A SfMd Left to right: Rev. Fr. T. I . Masterson. Chaplain. Coach J. L Ven- turi, Don Schwartz, Merrill Sharpes, Bill Rezek. Tony Lents, Terry Littrell, Howard Clifford, Leo Quintenz, Jerry McNamara. Gary Burnett. John Stapleton. David Ernst. Larry Laver)-, Jerry Konrad, Craig Repnicke, Denis Brion, Manager, Assistant Coach L. J. Vitali. LARRY LA VERY TONY LENTS WILLIAM REZKK St. Teresa this year had one of the most promising “B” squads the school has had in a long time. Not only the sophomores, but the freshmen as well, made an excellent showing in defeating several highly rated teams. g ' S gMuC Standing, left to right: Coach J. L. Venturi. William Wrigley, Joseph Hunt, Bruce Jacobs. Richard Wiggins. Thomas Campbell. Jerry Mc- Namara. John Sheehy, Michael McNamara. Frank Gollings. John Schudel, Thomas Noonan. Lynn Brinkman. Ronald Lunn. Assistant Coach L. J. Vitali. Kneeling:’ Merrill Sharpes. Craig Repnicke. Don Schwartz, Howard Clifford, Leo Quintenz, Terry Littrell, James Nuxoll, Denis Brion. Manager. JOHN STAPLETON Left: Tony Lents gets off a jump shot. Hill Rezrk waits under the basket for a possible rebound. Behind Lents are Larry La very and Jerry Konrad. Below: Larry Lavery and Jerry Konrad go up for a rebound with an unidentified Cathedral player who appeared to have control of the ball. HOME GAMES S.T.H.S. 42 Monticello 37 S.T.H.S 51 St. Louis U.H. 42 S.T.H.S 59 49 S.T.H.S 68 M S.T.H.S 54 Feitshans 50 S.T.H.S. 51 50 S.T.H.S. 56 Cathedral 59 S.T.H.S. 76 65 S.T.H.S. . 67 Hillsboro 87 GAMES AWAY S.T.H.S. Sullivan 50 S.T.H.S. 52 Lakeview 59 S.T.H.S. 45 59 S.T.H.S. 57 Cathedral 59 S.T.H.S. 74 Kineaid 59 S.T.H.S. 47 Decatur 76 S.T.H.S. 51 Trinity 66 S.T.H.S. 46 Niantic .50 S.T.H.S. 79 Shelby ville 82 S.T.H.S. 57 St. Anthony 72 Above: Little guard Tony Lent� lets go a lay up shot despite th- effort of Cathedral players to stop him. John Stapleton and Larry Lavery await the result of the play. Right: Jerry Konrad appears to be pouncing on a rebound falling out of the outstretched hands of Cary Burnett. Larry Lavery closes in from l ehind. Below: Tony Lents, an expert ball-handler, finds a hole for his favorite play, the fast break. Howard Clifford stands behind, ready to offer aid. An inexperienced basketball team fought one of the most difficult schedules in the school's his- tory with a brilliant display of courage and spirit as well as fine basketball. Although St. Teresa’s came out under the 500 mark, they played the kind of basketball that gave each opponent plenty of trouble. £2cturttce With the personality of our Leader held before us. and with the ideal of tak- ing on a Christ-like character, we found in our activities not merely recreation but a means of becoming Christophers and socially fit campaigners for Christ. The spirit of St. Teresa's, which permeated all we did. was one where each is important, where successes are to be rejoiced in with humility and failure accepted as challenges to better work in the future. Together we trod the boards in dramatic and speech contests; we sang together and together produced our journalistic endeavors. We were members of the National Honor Society through which we endeavored to do our part in raising scholastic standards. In the legion of Mary and the Sodality of our Lady we sought counsel of our Blessed Mother, our Model and Guide. By means of retreats we paused to collect our thoughts, to receive help in our problems, and to become better able to meet the coming challenge of gaining a world—great or small—for Christ. Whatever we understood we did so as a group cheered on by the enthusiasm and sin- cere interest of our Nuns and teachers. A golden strain of comradeship linked together our four years and in this spirit we found we could dare to do our best for Christ the King. The l� an«l practice� in formation on the field for a football game. Below: Band Majorette� —Barbara Ross. Barbara Peters. Joan Heidgerken. Judy Heffeman. Dolor- es O’Brien, Martha Jordan. France� Gibbons. Gerry Donaldson and Darlene Eller. JO ANN RYAN Drum Majorette 1954-55 w The band under the direction of Mr. R. L. Smith practices in the new band room for the next basketball game. Besides playing for the bas- ketball and football games, the band performed in the Macon County Band Festival—a 350 piece mass band. Five S.T.H.S. band member also took part in an 80 piece Honor Band. The members of Homecoming Court were, left to right: Helen Carlier. Florence Bastob. Queen Joni Quintenz, Gerry Swearingen. Joni Hise. Announcer William Carver crowns Miss Joni Quintenz, Queen of the 1954 Homecoming, at half-time of the football game. The Vandalia dummy topples as Bulldogs predict their Homecoming. victory. Sophomore girls aim high with their original Homecoming Float. We’ll reign over Van- dalia. SODALITY OF MARY Thr officers of the Sodality of Mary discuss new business at one of their weekly meetings. The aim of the Sodality is increased devotion to our Blessed Lady, and their goal is in- creased Catholic Action throughout the school. Shown in the picture are Freshman officers: Suellen Platzbecker, Vice Prefect; Nila Rose Schulte. Treasurer: Martha Huhne. Secre- tary; and Rose Marie Moran. Prefect. Soph- omore officers are Mary Luster. Prefect; Antoinette Huhne. Secretary; Judy Ochwat. Treasurer; and Ann Callahan. Vice Prefect. LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary, Junior Praesidium of Our Lady Queen of Peace prepares to leave for Springfield to attend the Annual Re- union of legion members in the Springfield Curia. The Legion meets once a week and their various activities include teaching Catechism, visiting old folks’ homes, hos- pitals. and taking care of children during Mass. The legion strives to do spiritual rather than corporal works. Shown in the picture are: Mother Alice, spiritual advisor; Sandra Turner. Patricia Campbell. Secretary; Rita- Chcviron, Kath- leen Dougherty. Vice President. In car are: Jean Barry. Michele Sakach. Marilyn Robin- son. Diane Devereaux. Joann Comerford. Presenting an assembly after their return from the Interna- tional Catholic Student Mission Crusade Convention at Notre Dame University are the dele- gates selected to represent St. Teresa. Standing left to right are: David Cavanaugh. Richard Figura. David Platzhcckcr. Leo Quinten , Marty Mochel. Paul DeCrevel. Giving an account of her trip is Darlene Armon. Seat- ed: Sandra Turner. Ann Calla- han. Anita Speasl. Karen Al- haugh. and Kathleen Dougherty. The Commercial Club presented a Nativity play under the direction of Mother Marie Terese. It was given for the doctors of St. Mary’s Hospital and their wives, the hospital employees, the students, and the general public. The Girls’ Glee Club, under the direction of Mother Patrick, practices their songs for the annual Candlelight Supper. The Glee Club also sang for the Boosters, the Christmas play, and supper given for the doctors of the city. Commercial Club officers Sue Schneider. Secretary; Darlene Muller. President: Helen Carlier. Treasurer; and Joann Comerford. Vice President, talk with Mrs. John V. Tuschoff. Mrs. Tuschoff. Betty Lane on radio, spoke to the Commercial Club on good grooming. The Commer- cial Club is open to any commercial student in the Junior and Senior Class. The group's activities included the presentation of the Christmas play, the sponsoring of a courtesy campaign throughout the school, and the decoration of the Girls’ Lounge. After the induction of the new members into the St. Teresa National Honor Society Chapter, luncheon was served in the cafeteria. Seated are the officers and old members. Left to right are David Wayne. Kathleen Dougherty, Treasurer; Sandra Turner, President; Helen Carlier. Vice President; Sandra Langsfeld. Secretary; and Richard Raupp. Standing, left to right, are Mother Alice, advisor, and new members Denis Brion. Diane Devereaux. Kathleen Reedy. Barbara Jahoda. Marilyn Robinson. Jear.nine Schneiderjan. Marilyn Mochel. Karen Albaugh. Jeanine Heidgerkcn, Karen Muller. Joann Comerford. Omer Bussen, Sylvia Jacobs, and Maryann Moore. Student tutoring and Faculty Day were among the Society’s activities this year. The Student Council conducted the Freshman Induction Ceremony wherein the Freshmen were formally received a members of the student body. Standing, left to right, are Helen Carlier. '55. Jim Dickerson. 55, Mother Alice. Mary Jane Callahan. ’58. Joni Quintcnz. ’56. and Ronnie Lunn. ’58. An important part of the year's schedule was the fine program of assemblies. Rev. Frank Conroy, National Director of “The Fighting 69th,” explains that organi- zation’s purpose of combating the evil of impurity which has laid siege to our times. An active “Fighting 69th” unit was set up as a result of the assembly. Mr. Jack Raymon presented the topic of North American Reptiles. His extensive research in Silver Springs, Florida, made his topic both enlightening and interesting. State’s Attorney, Mr. Kenneth E. Evans, spoke to the students on marijuana and other serious types of habit forming drugs. The effects and evils of these drugs were emphasized. KyMy, a native of Viet Nam, Indo-China, explained her vocational work as a member of the International Catholic Auxiliary. Shortly after her talk at S.T.H.S., this apostolic lay missionary returned to work in Viet Nam. One of the outstanding student assemblies of the year was that given by a Junior English class to celebrate National Catholic Youth Week. A scene from the play is shown here with Rosalind Pfile. Barbara Jahoda. Larry Kraft. Dick Figura. Denis Brion, Tom Madell, Theresa Fitzgerald. Karen Johnson. John Stapleton. Ruth Holohan. and Marty Mochel. St. Teresa’s Annual Mission Day began at noon on January 21, and was climaxed with the “Mission Mambo” dance that evening. Various booths and concessions provided en- tertainment for the students. A free day was awarded to the Senior class for bringing in the most money per student. Proceeds from Mission Day went to Ursuline Missions throughout the world. Top right: Everybody wanted to learn the Mambo! In- structors arc Diane Dcvcreaux and Gustavo Tijerino. Top left: A Junior girl tries her luck at the Freshman boys’ ball throwing game. Middle: The Senior girls worked hard at making name pins during Mission Day activities in the library. Bottom left: Karen Muller, Jerry Konrad, Sandra Langs- fcld, and Bill Rezck take a minute out at the “Mission Mambo.” Bottom right: Master of ceremonies, Jim Dickerson, crowns Mission Queen, Mary Kohlbecker. Danny Cleaver, King, looks on. Under Mr. Thomas Rebert, ’4 signed their own costum sets, and prepared the The proceeds of this sh' dents reach their SI,1 sion Day. The boys i Kitchen heir way around “Mammy Delphinium’s in Act I. Suzanne Chappell, toe dancer, sets the mood for the last scene. “In Bright Mansions Above.” • 7 e 07cul Diane Devereaux. layout co-editor, plans tho sports pages with sports editors Jim Dicker- son and David Cavanaugh. Dick Peradotto and Larry Meyer lend their assistance. Subscription staff members sort the finances with happy hearts. They are, left to right: Jim Boland, Bob Suzewits, Sandra Turner. Wally Connard. and Rita Cheviron. Paul DeCrevel works on the end- sheets of the yearbook as Sut Ann Schneider and Eugenia Tauber of the art staff give help- ful advice. 0 . Sf Hard-working editor Patricia Campbell . . . Maryann Moore, write-up editor, checks on yearbook spelling with Roger Hene- bry and Fleurettc Myer. Sta at Jeannine Schneiderjan and Beverly King con- sult with Kathleen Dougherty, photography editor, on the class activity division. . . . consults with co-editor. David Wayne. Business Man- ager, Dick Raupp. before Tua” goes to press. The alumni list is checked over as patron committee Patsy Cahill. Mary M. Sobieski, Mary E. Donaldson, Jack McCoy. Mary Ann Posters encouraging subscrip- tions on the yearbook are dis- tributed throughout S.T.H.S. by Joann Comerford, Sylvia Jacobs, Florence Bastob, Sue Downing, Joni Quintenz, and Gerry Swearingen. Banks, and Bob Rakers work hard to mail out letters. Autumn Brings Yearbook Theme Patricia Campbell, and Wayne are our old recr M,ay back—about h better lev PX Mother Mary Ellen, advisor, looks on as Karen Albaugh, as- sistant editor, and Jean Barry, editor of THE SPECTATOR, receive their offices from Pa- tricia Campbell, out-going edi- tor. and Kathleen Dougherty, out-going assistant editor. t-Oav.ii vcmuii gui a vaiuat right arm when St. Ter welcomed their new assist? coach, Mr. Leo Vitali. Vitali. who hails ivoroyr ville, teaches world Have, L out at the nc W' ( there yet. Bui Xward the site of the rTtfght in Jan«- 1956. hurr- in. are _ school go X locOinter leave: '1 .fooi ractic tlldog ing t i e th i f th IRefrieate As they leave St. Joseph's Hall. David Harri- son. Larry Parker. Russell Weber. Bill Heben- streit. and Paul Parker say goodbye and thanks to Rev. Richard Jones. SJ.. for the splendid closed retreat. The senior boys spent three days in retreat at the Jesuit retreat house. The girls' retreat i climaxed as Rev. J. J. Hayes bestows the Papal blessing. Highlights of the retreat were the discussions held with Retreat Master. Rev. J. J. Hayes. C.S.P. Jean Barry. Rita Cheviron. and Mar- garet Speasl have a last talk with Father Ik-fore the retreat closed. And so we close our book of memories with that sense of sadness that part- ings often bring, but also with deep gratitude for all that we take with us. We leave St. Teresa’s with that undefinable something that only the years to come and the experiences we have ahead of us will enable us to appreciate fully. We take with us the memory of the candle’s soft light on the night we received our class rings—rings symbolic of all that our training here has been. The strong bonds of friendship are somehow intertwined with the remembrance of the excitement of games won, the seriousness of retreats made, the gaiety of dances attended, and the stimulation of subjects mastered. Our Nuns are St. Teresa’s High School. If we simply say that we arc grateful we know that they who have been so patient with us in our shortcomings, so encouraging and sympathetic in our successes, so zealous in their ambitions for us, will understand. For our flag, for our faith, for Christ the King this army of youth marches on. Nr “3u i te4A 'Patnotui Bernice’s Beauty Shop Novelty Ann Dress Shop Canteen Service Co. Office Machines Service Decatur Auto Wrecking The Padio Decatur Drug Co. Pfile’s Camera Shop Dewitt, Amdal Associates Haupp Son, Inc. Dcwsys Dine-A-Mite Cafe Raycraft Drug Co. Dougherty Food Market Schwartz Glass Co. Factory Outlet Shoe Store John W. Sha w Dress Manufacturers Fleck Finance Company St. Teresa Alumni Association Highfield Buick Co. Semmel’s % Hez Johnson’s Used Cars Walkers Super Market Michael Pharmacy Wayside Inn J. J. Moran Sons Young's Packing Co. Mundy Sons Texaco Station Greider' s Cafe. Cafeteria, and Mezzanine Room J. I). McNamara Plumbing and Heating Miller O’Neill Floor Coverings and Draperies A Friend Mrs. E. R. Larrabee Mrs. Marie Schuerman Mrs. J. L. Ben net Luekenbill Family Miss Barbara Schwarz Miss Mary Carroll Mrs. L. P. Martin Mr. and Mrs. John Reedy Mr. Bob Delanev Miss Gertrude Martv Mrs. Anna L. Schoenle Mr. Dean Eaton Mrs. Marie Martv Miss Kathy Sheehan Miss Estella Blank Dr. and Mrs. John Martv Mrs. Floyd J. Smith Miss Marv Lois Brand Mr. David L. McCoy Mr. Gene J. Tatham Miss Margaret Cahill Mr. Jack McCoy Mr. David Wayne Mrs. Delene Graliker Miss Shirlev McCoy Mr. and Mrs. R. Yount Mr. Walter Grant Miss Lois Moore Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clark Mr. Maurice Hannon Henry Nolan Family Miss Marilyn Fitzgerald Miss Pat Harting Mr. C. E. O'Neil Mr. Charles Gallenbach Miss Margaret Heer Mrs. Emil Pattyn Mr. Gordon W. Gebhart Miss Svlvia Jacobs Mrs. John L. Polley Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gordon Mr. Carl F. Kennedv Miss Nanev Raupp Mr. Robert L. Hunt Mrs. Jack Kleiss Mr. John C. Robinson Mr. Robert Konbeck Mr. Joe Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Roche Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lents Mrs. Philomena Kunz Miss Mary Christine Ross Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Ross ‘P KUutaC 'Pat'ta t Father Joseph A. McDonald Mr. and Mrs. John Alsup Mr. and Mrs. George Althoff Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Armon Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Banta Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barr and Walter. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gil Barry and Jean Mr. and Mrs. George H. Bastob and Florence Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bauer and Suzanne Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bernard Mr. and Mrs. Ora E. Bertram Mr. and Mrs. John Bollero Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brinkman Mrs. Mildred J. Brion and Richard Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bronson and Grace Mr. and Mrs. Leo F. Broun Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Burnett Mr. and Mrs. James Cahill and Patricia Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Campbell and Patricia Mr. and Mrs. Gene Carlier and Helen Mr. and Mrs. L A. Cheviron and Rita Mr. Jack Christison Mr. and Mrs. Robert Comerford and Joann Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Cooley Mr. and Mrs. E. Coventry Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Daley Dr. and Mrs. W. A. DeHaven Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeLong and Son Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. DeLong and Son Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickerson and James Mr. and Mrs. J. DiGiovanna Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Downing and Katherine Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Eller Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fleckenstcin Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gallenbach and Robert Mr. and Mrs. Floyd J. Garfoot Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grossman Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hebda Mr. and Mr9. August Hebenstreit and William Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hertel Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Hilly Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kedelis. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. King and Beverly Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kohlbecker and Mary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seman Mr. and Mrs. James Ryan and Jo Ann Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Konrad Mr. and Mrs. Stephen l angsfeld and Sandra Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Mart) Mr. and Mrs. Harold Maxeiner Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McCoy Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McNamara Mr. and Mrs. Joe Michael and James Mr. and Mrs. Jack Michelson Mr. and Mrs. Martin 0. Mochel and Marilyn Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Moore and Fern Mr. and Mrs. I urence Moore and Maryann Mr. and Mrs. Eduard Morenz and Janet Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Muller and Darlene Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Newberry Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Parker and Paul Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Paschal Mr. and Mrs. John Peradotto and Richard Mr. Frederick T. Petrosky Mr. and Mrs. H. Platzbecker Mrs. L. M. Shea Miss Patricia Riedlinger Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiene Miss Florence Schimanski Mrs. Letha Schneider and Sue Ann Mr. and Mrs. A. Schniederjan and Jeannine Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Schudel Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Senger Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sheehy Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Simonin Mrs. Marie Slade and David Mr. and Mrs. George Sohm Mr. and Mrs. George Speasl and Margaret Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart and Mary Ann Mr. and Mrs. Melvin R. Swanson Miss Gerry Swearingen Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Swearingen Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tauber Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tauber Mr. and Mrs. Noland H. Turner and Sandra Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vanderlaan Mr. and Mrs. John Vogler Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Walker Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Wayne Mr. and Mrs. Urban Weber and Russell Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wolfe Mr. and Mrs. Charles Y’onikus Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Y’onker Mr. John B. Yuetten. Jr. Miss Mary Jean Reeves WE ARE ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL TO Reverend Mother Victorine, O.S.U. Norman Daniel Studio Mr. Dwight B. Parker, Jr. Decatur Herald Review i . -