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

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VrttiH Upper left: Seniors Maria Dunn and Sarah Goodwin corner Miss Reardon” (Molly O'Brien) in an attempt to checkout early. Upper right: Miss Reardon as she appeared in the 1963 yearbook. Right: Kathy Schmiedeler presents Miss Reardon with her favorite, cherry cheesecake. 16

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 Guess what? What? I am so excited! Why? I just bought — a Forenza sweater! You are kidding! No, really! Oh . . . my God! And the two run away, screaming as if Duran Duran had come to their house for dinner. Forenza sweaters have indeed been one of the brightest objects seen throughout the school year. However, they're not alone. STA has been the site of many fads, trends, fashions, and Obsessions. Let's take a tour through St. Teresa Academy. It's early morning at STA. Students slowly come in awaiting another day of academic enrich- ment. Combing the halls before class one can view hundreds of lockers plastered with members of the opposite sex. 16, Tiger Beat, Bop, and sometimes GQ are the magazines of the day. The girls pull their books out for morning classes: French, Composition, Algebra II, and Aerial Darts. Then a dash to the bathroom before advisory. Combs, brushes, and Mousse are thrown into the sink and with a comb, tease, and a squirt, everything falls into place. Then the finish- ing touch — a black ribbon to be tied around the hair. The bell rings and everyone runs into advisory. While scoping the class, you can count more than one of those black ribbons, try pink, blue, yellow, orange, or a combination of all 5. Ribbons have been quite the hair ornament this year. It’s been said that a popular singer named Madon- na is the reason for the hysteria. During Algebra II, thoughts and dreams of food cloud the minds of anxious students while x's and y's fill the ears. Doughnuts, Pizza, Strawberry Shortcake, Cheesecake, Dolly Madison Fruitpies, HO HO's, Twinkies, Suzy Q's, Hostess Cupcakes, Nachos, Sweetrolls, and Burritos are some of the favorites in the ever popular Servomation line. When you've studied for almost 3 hours, food becomes more than a necessity, it's infatuation! Lunch chatter is usually another time when one can hear a barage of obsessions. All My Children, flourescent socks, boys at Rockhurst, bobs, nuclear war, the latest videos, Billy Idol, and Friday are a few. Classes resume and students are now wide-awake. Those who are privileged enough to be unscheduled, flood into the English Resource Center. Plans for shopping (at the Limited, of course) after school are made and as 17-18 ends, there's another rush to advisory. A quick good-bye to the advisor and off they go. I wish I had my driver's license is often heard on the way to the Metro. A day at St. Teresa's is over. Thoughts of the next day enter young minds, and one often wonders what obsessions are brewing for next year. Lockers (below) demonstrate adoration for famous men. STA girls waiting in line to satisfy their hunger (upper left). Leslie Ridge and Sarah Kempf (far left) demonstrate the year's rage ... the bow! Seniors practice parenthood (lower left) 15

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Above: Miss Reardon ac- cepts a balloon bouquet from the junior class. Left: A sign as seen on M A doors welcoming Miss Reardon. I understand, honey, but sunbathing on M A roof has always been forbidden. It. . . well, it's considered a policy matter. She is already relenting. But, Miss Reardon, this would be my first policy ever . . . since last quarter! A senior reduced to pleading! The small, red-headed, kindly looking lady responds with a compassionate chuckle. I'll let it go this time, honey, if you promise never to do it again. Oh, Miss Reardon, you're absolutely wonderful! The senior is kneeling in a pool of sweat. I just love you so much . . . everyone does! Of course! After Pauline Reardon's 45 years of dedication to STA she has been considered a permanent addition at the school, to which students and faculty have become quite attached. Hearts were heavy in the Spring of 1984, when she could not return as Dean of Students for the following school year. On the ninth of October the students and faculty honored Miss Reardon for her loyalty to STA. A day was held in her honor. She returned for one last good-bye. Skits were acted out by the students reliving the many situations Miss Rear- don found herself in much too often. She was well known for graciously dismissing girls early to take their driving test, as a result of much pleading and begging. After missing a day of school, whatever the reason, it was always nice to be greeted by Miss Reardon behind her desk in M A. She would quietly take your note for readmittance and inquire how you were feeling. Students would point out their aches and pains. She would just smile knowing the soaps must have been captivating that day. Many tears were shed on Miss Reardon Day. Even the underclassmen who did not know her well could sense the everlasting bond she shared with STA. With her departure she took a part of this school. Her spirit, kindness, and loving personality are greatly missed. 45 Years or Sr. Teresas Academy 17