St Teresas Academy - Avila Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1970 volume:

’70 Teresian St. Teresa’s Academy Kansas City, Missouri Volume XXI Warm, friendly, out-going, this young girl is our generation. Living a “now” life involved in community,. church, and school, on the go, seeking unique new goals. Ever changing, yet always remaining in love with life. This 1970 Teresian is filled with the joy, love and experience of young girls discovering life in the light of the sun. Warm Life LC: New Day Mj0000 ' The sun will not set on ourjoy, If we follow it. Administrators Behind any fine school is a dedicated administration. Through shrewd control and loving discipline, our adminis- trators keep school affairs pointed toward the goals of STA. Office personnel assure efficiency through their competent handling of business affairs. Upper right, Sr. Thomas Marie, principal; lower right, Miss Pauline Reardon, guidance counselor; middle right, Sr. Leo Christopher, business manager; Mrs. Donovan, secretary; and Sr. Marguerite, registrar. Left, Sr. Ruth Marie, assistant principal; upper left, Sr. Ann Albrecht, librarian; lower left, Mrs. Fahey, receptionist. 10 Direct Goals V As the darkness diminishes, the sun shines through revealing Light and Depth Hope in Change 14 Amid the clamor for change and revolt, the church too is changing. Our religion classes are discussing the vital questions of today, “Is there a God? Could the church have emerged from one chosen man? What place does the community hold in the church?” By becoming more con- scious of faith in ourselves and others we know the love of God. The religion instructors are, left, Fr. Dolis Doral; right, Fr. Bruce Hein- inger; far right, Sr. Mary Catherine and Sr. Michele. 16 Solving Life’s Complexities? Spaceships and heart transplants are fast becoming a part of our life creating a great demand for knowledge of math and science. Solving trigonometric functions, learning the complexities of the human body and understanding the bonding of molecules, are all a part of our preparation for the space age. Mrs. Bessie Koshland, Sr. Anne Rita, and Mrs Margaret Loschke, Math teachers, at upper left. On the lower left is Mrs. Mildred Hazlett, biology teacher. Sr. Cornelia, Math teacher, is pictured at center right. Sr. Patricia, Biology teacher, and Sr. Ruth, Chemistry and Physics teacher, are at lower right. All Peoples T ogether Rattling off A,B,C’s in French, translating Virgil’s Aeneid, and declin- ing Spanish verbs are all a part of our foreign language classes. We learn not only the basics but also the different cultures. Through this study we better understand the peoples of the world. The language teachers are Sr. Vita Marie, Latin, left; Mrs. Margo Castro, Spanish, center; and Sr. Anne Pace, French, lower right. Revelation Through Words SK5 Revealing feelings and expressing ideas is part of being a thinking person. In our study of literature, writing com- positions and learning grammatical structure we expand our means of expression. The English teachers are: upper left, Mrs. Carolyn Harp, Sr. Lillia Marie and Sr. Marie, center: Sr. Ursula Marie, Sr. Marie, and Mrs. Frances Anderson low- er center. 21 In the computerized world of today, beauty and creativity still thrive. Youth must not only appreciate this wonder, but be able to contribute to its growth. Many unlikely experiences, such as singing to the ceiling, mixing glue, and breathing from the diaphragm lead us to expression in a variety of media. Shown in everyday atmosphere are Sister Martha Ann, upper left, Art; Sister Donna, lower right, Drama; and Sister Nancy, upper right, Choral. 24 I Y esterday, T omorrow “Sure the world’s getting smaller, the problems are just closer together.” Life today doesn’t allow for ignor- ance. It is through a study of the past that we can understand the problems of our world and appreciate its won- ders. We examine our contemporary world situation also in Social Studies, for in it are planted the seeds of a brighter future. Sr. Teresa, history and sociology teacher, and Sr. Mary Gerard, geogra- phy, are at lower right. Relax, men! Your doubts are base- less concerning the future woman’s ability to baste a chicken, her talent in typing, or her efficiency with a bobbin. Through Practical Arts, we find our- selves more equipped than ever to live practically. Sr. Jacqueline and Sr. Grace Louise, above, teach the typing and secretarial studies classes. Miss Betty Ann Halbert, right, is the Home Economics teacher. 26 Play the Game Physical strength is only one factor in P.E. courses. Cooperation, competi- tion and just plain grit come into play. In the interests of health and charac- ter, not to mention fun, we comply willingly. Miss Hill and Miss Christiansen, Physical Education teachers, are pic- tured at the lower right. 28 The sun appears, flashing its patterns of light yet blending Beauty and Warmth THE SENIOR CLASS Senior Class officers “smile on their mascot” in the Senior lounge. Terry Metzler, president, Mary Hastings, vice- president, Diane Halloran, secretary, and Margie Mohler, treasurer, make up the leaders of the class of ’70. PATTY ALLEN DBBBIE ALVAREZ MARGIE ANDERMAN The Time Has Flown m SUSIE ANDERSON PEGGY BARR MARY KAY BARRY HELEN BARTHOLOME ELLEN BATY MIKE BECKER KAY CAMERON MARGIE CARTELLA BETH BIANCO AMY BODE MARY BROWN GINA CALDARELLO Clods CINDY CELLO ANNE CHARMLEY 34 DANA COWAN And Calculus BERNADINE DEWEY BEVERLY DE WILDE DIANE DIERKS CINDY DONNICI Dreams and NANCY EVANS JEAN FETTERS Schemes PAT GARCIA CHRIS GOMEN KATHY GORDON DENISE HALLORAN SHEILA FITZGERALD ANN FRANCKE Mill Having a Secret DIANE HALLORAN MARY HASTINGS BRIDGET HENDERSON BECKY HENDERSON BETTY HOCEVAR JOY HODES TERRY HOEDL RACHELLE HYDER Kind of Pride PATTY JANKOWSKI PATTI JONES BRENDA JORDAN PATTY KALB We’ve Taken the Last MICHELLE LEONARDO JANE LIEBST PATTY LILLIG DONNA LIPPERT 40 molly McCaffrey SANDY McDILL janet McDonnell Of the First Steps ROZANNE McGREW carol McLaughlin KELLY McLEAR Before Us MARY MORROW MICHAELA POWERS JOAN MURPHY SHARON MURPHY CHRIS NOLTE MARY O’DONNELL MARGI OIILY PEGGY OWENS MARY PAYTON CHERYL REGAN ANNE THORPE SUSAN TOPLIKAR MARY JANE TRAINOR DOROTHY VANDERCRIFF Comes the Sun KAREEN WHITE JEANNE WILDE MARILYN WILLMAN JEAN WINKLER 45 JUNIOR CLASS Always ready for the next step are the Junior officers, Roselle Hyder, sec- retary; Denise McNerney, president; Nancy O’Brien, vice-president; and Cathie Grant, treasurer. « Connie Allen Sarah Beullcns Stcfanic Bien Ann Bode We Are As One Mary Borchcrt Debbie Bowman Linda Brcsina Terry Bronston Tracy Brown Elizabeth Buso Esther Bustillo Mary Thercsc Byrne Mary Ann Carney Mary Cass Sue Clabots Arlena Coleman Janet Connor Marion Cordes Mary Cosgrove Kathy Crooks Denise Daniels Barbara Dcblase Marilyn DiCapo Nancy Dobson Margaret Donahue Mary Droll Mary Pat Duffy Anne Dychc Sallie Ellen- bccker 48 We’re Strong Janet Evans Paula Famen Nancy Fitzgerald Patty Fitzgerald Chris Frank Tina Caries Marcia Giblin Juanita Gill Cheryl Givan Kathy Haake Mary Jo Hamburg Mary Ann Harbrucker In Each Other Mary F. Hermes Mary F. Heverly Thelma Hightower Marilyn Hill Carol Hoag Kathy Hodes Maura Howard Patty Hunter 49 Reaching Out To Touch the Stars Nanette Hurley Nancy Hurley Roselle Hyder Mary Ismert Ann Johnson Donna Katen Kathy Kelley Maggie Kcmpster Chris LeCluysc Clco Leonardo Marilyn Liebst Patty MacDonald Meg Madden Marcia Marino Jane Martin Colleen Mathews Maureen Mathews Pat Maturo Linda McDermott Mena McGonigle Nancy MeGuff Denise McNerney Jeannie Meunier Linda Miers Karen Miller Vicki Minick Carol Moroney Bobcttc Motley Laura Murphy Mary Karen Murray Barbara Naylor Patty Neenan Joy Neumann Gail Nigro Debbie North Patty Oades Nancy O’Brien We Are Heading Kathy O’Connor Carol Pecoraro Ramona Penske Kathy Quinlan Kathy Rickard Rosemary Ryffc Nancy Serwatka Nancy Shannon Maureen Sherman Cathy Shine Gayle Siegmund Carla Grant 52 Rose Soloclucha Jan Stephenson Vicki Stueve Jackie Syrett Toward the Sun Denise Turn burger Mary Van Buskirk Carol Webb Vicki Wells Debbie Welsh Mary B. Wessling Terri White Susan Zabel 53 SOPHOMORE CLASS Xk 72 The Sophomore class officers, Tere Owens, president; Kathy Kearney, secre- tary; Donna Garies, treasurer; and Chrissa McLear, vice-president, are tak- ing care not to go out of their tree as they relax on campus. Individuals Margie Agnew Mary Aliain Cynthia Allen Peggy A1 ward Betsy Baltzer Barbara Banficld Somehow Linda Barket Paula Barkofske Virginie Buellens Susie Bianco Meg Bode Fitting Together Carolyn Bonanne Pain Booth Beth Bowen Mary Bowes Chcrie Boyd Gladys Bridges Deborah Brown Rita Buchmucllcr Lori Burns Ellen Carr Shannon Casey Elaine Cass 55 Mary Cody Mary Beth Como Martha Condon Anne Coombs Annette Cordcs Diane Cornish Ann Cox Anita Davis Susan Drummond Linda Duehardt Mary Beth Dyche Lucy Emily Joan Ernst Martha Estrada Corinnc Evans Anne Eagan Liz Fahey Mary Fitzpatrick Susan Flanerty Maureen Fleming Joyce I:rank Rosalie Fulco Donna Garies Katy Glynn Brenda Goodman Marlecn Gunta We’re Our Own Selves April Hall Tricia Harper Jane Harris Liz Hein Libby Herndon Roberta Hessel Anita Hoag Debbie Hodes Kathy Ilogerty Anne Hcllinger 57 Marian Hunter Barbara Janies Jeanne Johnston June Jonasec Linda Jordan Barbara Kalb Kim Kearney Kathy Kcary Mary Kipper Betsy Klein Tary Knowles Mary Helen Long Not Quite Silly, Not Quite Martha McKay Katy McKenna Chrissa Me Lear Barbara McMahon Elaine Lakey Kathy McNellis Serious Wendy Milan Laura Morgan Michelle Morris Luz Nava Jeanne Nestor Jennifer Newell Nancy Nigro Barbara O’Dwyer Missy Ormsby LeEllen Ottman Tere Owens 59 Who Cares Dorothy Partin Barbara Peterson Kathy Quirk Mary Anita Riley Vicky Ross Ann Sanders Sheila Santee Rachel Schell Betty Schloegcl As Long As Mary Frances Schwab Mary Susan Schwind Debbie Scott Lynn Scrwatka Gayle Shaffer Sharon Skinner Lisa Sokoloff Lori Sokoloff Melissa Stevens Susan Swartz Marie Syrett Jeanne Tcncr 60 Mary Ann Tcson Vickcy Thompson Margaret Thorpe Jane Tichcn Kathy Trainor Susan Trave Patricia Turgeon Judy VanBuskirk June VanBuskirk Janet Vanlanker Michelle Wainstock Katy Wasson Tcrcsc Waters Mary Jo Weber Marcia Will man Julie Wood Luz Zepeda Patricia Zuniga We’re Happy FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman officers, Martha Bustillo, secretary; Leslie Mays, vice- president; Jo Ann Eglehoff, treasurer; and Pam Santoro, president, can agree heartily on one thing: the bright future of their class. Corliss Alexander Mimi Allegri Maria Arroyo We’ve Got Fresh Eyes Isabelle Beullens Kathy Bclander Gabriella Bowen Sandra Brennan Carol Bregan Terry Brown Martha Bustillo Rita Byler Carla Callia Jean Carey Jane Clabots Katy Clarke 63 Life Is Kathy Coombs Colleen Cordes Patty Cosgrove Kathy Cox Mary Cummings Annbeth DeGood Debbie Diaz Lee DiPalermo Cathy Dobson Patty Dobson Mary Donnelly Mary Jo Donahue Connie Doyle Kelley Doyle Peggy Drummond Jeanne Egelhoff Judith Evans Mary Pagan Francine Failoni Carol Fonseca 64 A Sunbeam Mary Francis Alyce Gaines Caroline Gargotta Debbie Genova Debra Glentzer Suzette Glynn Debbie Grieser Ann Hamburg Mary E. Hannon Mary J. Hedrick Delores Henderson Theresa Henges Cecilia Hermes Marie Hicbl Debra Hiller Constance Hodes Janet Hopkins Regina Howard 65 Kathy Hunter Sharon Hurley Jean Ismert Molly Iwerson Alma Jacobs Carmen Jimenez Alice Johnson Sharon Johnson Bridget Kcmpstcr Kathy Kongs 66 Diane Lorhan Judy Martin Theresc Mastcrson Denise Matroni Leslie Mays Mary McAuliffe Maureen McCaffcry Ellen McCarthy Martha McKay We Pick It Up and Toss It in All Directions Liz McKenna Lou Morrow Deborah Mosnick Carol Murphy Kathleen Murphy Laura Nava Phyllis Newman Michele Migro Sharon North Kathy O’Brien Peggy O’Connor Mary O’Donnell 67 Patty Ohly Mary K. O’Malley Shirley Owens Elaine Pearce Karen Penske Martha Purcell Karen Quirk Bridget Ragar Kathleen Ransier Janet Reardon A Sunburst of Ideas Philomena Ridgway Debbie Ross Patty Rost Debbie Rozclle Diane Russell Lori Ryan Pam San tore Susan Schleicher Mary Ann Shannon Maureen Shine 68 Martha Valazqucz Sheila Walsh Betty Ward Ann Wardell Cheryl Waters June Watson Mary L. Snitzmeir Anne Stauch Cindy Steuve Shawn Sullivan Michelle Timberlake Janice Toplikar Janet Train or Jan Troupe J Energy vibrates from the sun, sparking new Spirit and Vigor ' N0 The Student Student Council members are very proud of their ears. They’re always willing to listen to student gripes and groans, ideas and opinions. “Hello day” and the orientation skit gave stu- dents a chance to get to know each other and the school better. Student Council has kept up the good work ca- tering to tummies and general good spirits with parties and a bake sale. Right in step arc the Student Council officers. Jan Stephenson, secretary; Molly McGannon, treasurer; Mary Ann Carney, parliamentarian; Janice Sween- ey, vice-president and Ann Franke, president. Council Meets Our Needs 1 Class presidents Pam Santaro, Denise McNerney, Terri Owens, and Terry Metzler keep Student Council informed of class activities. The junior reps are taking their duties coolly. They are Vicky Minick, 74 Janet Connar, Paula Farnen, and Mary Kay Van Buskirk. Miss Reardon, moderator, really cares for her students. With a Ready Ear Meditating on Student Council affairs are Kathy McNeillis, Katy McKenna, Elaine Cass, Margie Thorpe and Mary Beth Dyche, sophomore reps. A cheery hello is offered by club reps: Peggy Herrington, Teresian; Kathy Kopp, Athletic Club; Patti Jankowski, Drama Club; Diane Dierks, Dart; and Cindy Donnici, Youth Congress. to Listen These smiling Freshman reps are Molly Iwerson, Ellen McCarthy, Janice Toplikar, and Connie Doyle. Sister Martha, Teresian moderator, comes right “in.” Biking and coediting are favorite pastimes of Mary Morrow and Beth Bianco who keep in shape climbing up the ladder diagram. Layout editors Peggy Owens, Debbie Alva- rez, and Monique Rcnaud are really stacked with design ideas. T eresian — “Darn, Darn, and Double Darn!” Strong words are often heard in the Teresian room around “dread- line” time. But then hard language goes with hard work. The work and fun world of St. Teresa’s makes for a complicated picture. Through creative thinking and joint effort the staff has tried to produce the best portrait of life here. l ather Heininger, photography adviser, takes time “out”. Photographers and artists Susie Toplikar and Kathy Gordon practice pos- ing on themselves. Catching the Rays Peggy Herrington and Janice Moore read carefully all signs and con- tracts as good business managers should. Back to back, ready to duel over who gets to use the one typewriter, are typists Margie Car- tella and Denise Halloran. seem in another world looking for copy ideas. 77 Television has worked its way into practically everything in- cluding the Teresian dance skit. It included the staffs version of a soap opera, American Band- stand and King for a Day with a few commercials, a Teresian meeting, and a guest appearance by Satan. The networks probably wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole but it did succeed in inform- ing the student body about the Teresian Dance. 78 “There’s a Place in the Sun” November 26th, the dance was held at the Flaming Pit where Anne Clarke was crowned queen with Susan Clabots and Martha Estrada, first and second attendants. Music was provided by the Jumping Jacks. (It could be said that the place was hoppin’ but it’s better to keep puns out of a yearbook.) Class of ’71 The neatest 80 bunch of weirdos around.” On top of the news are sports editor, Diane Dierks; news editor, Debbie Tate; and feature edi- tor, Pat Koehler. Sister Marie, advisor, gives Mary Jane Trainor, typist, hints on the find and peck method. The Dart Mary Kay Barry, business manager; Beth Re lation manager, share one of those private Higli school newspapers are us- ually received with polite indif- ference by anyone outside the school circle. St. Teresa’s has a proud exception in the Dart. Published six times yearly, the Dart includes sports stories, features on activities at STA and other interesting spots, thought provoking editorials on everything from dating to pol- lution, as well as the inevitable funny stuff. The Dart would be a credit to any school large or small. Elena Herran and Mickey Powers, columnists, look over a swingin’ article. Mary Jo Wallerstedt and Jeanne Wilde fight make-up. Has Paper Power tonde, photographer and copy editor; and Rachelle Hyder, circu- Dart Staff jokes. 83 Co-editors Kathy Rost and Anne Clarke lay down the law Singing While Swinging at ST A Change is in the air and Glee Club and Madrigals are no exception. In new navy blue dresses they made this year’s debut in a wonderful performance for the student body. One thing about the Glee Club never changes—fine perform- ances. Never during their concerts or assemblies did they fail to thrill their audience. The Madrigals, a remarkable a capella group, ranges beyond school activities singing for dinners, weddings, and religious services. Keeping in harmony are Kelly McLear, president; Paula Miller, vice-president; Suzanne Hoag, treasurer; Pam Ernst, secretary; and Sister Nancy, moderat- or. Chorus lines, silent movies, and Mark Twain were all a part of the Dra- ma Club’s first production of the year, “A Night of American Theatre.” Ap- plause was enough reward for the girls involved, both onstage and off. Paint- ing sets, scrounging around for props, mastering the light board, wading through make-up, whipping up cos- tumes all are every bit as important as memorizing lines and tackling tech- niques. For all these tasks Drama Club needs its large four class membership. It’s fun being a part of a group that has a great past but also a great future. As the theatre grows, the Drama Club does too, seeking always a creative means of expression. Leading Drama Club are Sister Donna, moderator; Patti Jankowski, president; Susie Kratofil, secretary; Tina Garies, vice-president; and Anne Cox, trea- surer. Devotion comes in many forms but none is more rewarding than teaching retarded children on Saturday morn- ings. Keeping early-risers on their toes is not always easy, as program directors Sister Anne Sauto and Sister Donna will readily testify. But the girls make up for any lack of energy with enthu- siasm. They have found that as they strive to instruct they also are in- structed and they look at love in a new light. In the face of a child who can’t hear or in the eyes of a child who can’t speak, love is strikingly simple yet very profound. A declaration like “You’re nice” from a child who is slower than others of his own age can mean as much as “I love you.” For teachers and children alike, Saturday mornings are always bright. Saturdays Filled 88 Sodality’s purpose is to instruct its members in the art of being a Christian woman. Meetings involve lively discus- sions on any conceivable topic from communication to getting to know each other better. A generous spirit of giving is shown in sodalists’ at Little Sisters of the Poor, helping out a Marillac and Guadalupe Center and Christmas collec- tions for families in the inner-city. In- volvement with others helps each soda- list know herself and others better. Sodality officers are Nancy Hurley, Pres- ident; Kathy Rickard, vice-president; Kathy O’Connor, treasurer; Carol Peco- rara, secretary. Finding Ourselves Through 90 Wonder Club Builds Building strong bodies and good sportsmanship is the goal of the Ath- letic Club. Besides the volleyball and basketball seasons, a Sweetheart Dance was held, keeping members in shape. The club also sponsored a paper drive with all classes exhibiting a keen spirit of competition. The Athletic Club officers are Nan- cy Nigro, treasurer; Mary Ellen Heaver- ly, secretary; Marily Wilman, vice-pres- ident; and Kathy Kopp, president. Quality Not Quantity Counts Who’s behind the hottest spot in town? Who put the zip in Dewey Decimal? The Library Club, of course! Mean- while, the Junior Classical League is not idle. Either handling the school’s Christmas postal flood or engrossed in conventions and mythical card games, the JCL keeps itself busy. “Stealing” from the rich to give to the poor, the Mission Club keeps Robin Hooding alive. At far right bottom are Library Club co-chairman Mary Jo Wallerstedt, Sis- ter Ann Albrecht, librarian, and Ar- iena Coleman, chairman. At upper far left are JCL officers: Donna Kelly, secretary; Arlena Coleman, vice-presi- dent; Peggy Owens, social chairman; Mary Ann Leahy, treasurer; and Pat Koehler, president. Kelly McLear — Irish Eyes Are Smiling The STA Academy Girl is a special person. She stands out because her deep devotion and enthusiasm for her school create a unique kind of love which sets her apart. She is alive and happy to be a member of STA. Kelly McLear is our Academy Girl for 1970. In her, we see a person with a distinct joy for life and what she can contribute to it. With Irish eyes smiling, Kelly works, studies and laughs with the sin- cerity of an Academy Girl St. Teresa’s can be very proud of. The girls could hardly believe their ears, Ann Franke had been named Bet- ty Crocker Homemaker of the year. More serious reactions were shown when Kathy Rost, Jeanne Wilde, and Monique Renaud were named Nation- al Merit finalists. Kathy also won a NCTE Achievement Award. The speech team under Sister Donna’s di- rection, won the Sweepstakes at the De LaSalle tournament. Rosie Molanari was crowned Rockhursts Homecoming queen and Patty Crooks first attendant while down at De La Salle Peggy Barr and Dana Cowan wowed the Titans. Beauties, Scholars, and Betty Crocker Overcoming fear of high places, ex- treme cold, and menacing snowbanks, the senior class exhibited courage as they hit the slopes. Whether idling at Idlewild or yodeling at Yodel Inn, good times were everywhere. 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