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

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Are you gonna do it? Aren't you afraid? Don't you think that it might hurt? I don’t think that you should do that. What if something happens to you? Finally, the harrowed victim of this cross examination puts her hands over her ears and screams . . . YES, I AM GOING TO GIVE BLOOD! It was with this determination that over 70 students, faculty, and parents in the St. Teresa's community signed to donate blood. On Friday, May 3, the frightful event took place. The Goppert lobby looked like a big white expanse broken only by the color of the girls' skirts. There were nurses on hand to do the honors, and they must have frightened some people off, because when it came down to the wire, only 67 people stuck out their arms — and sucked in their breath — and donated. All through the day, people were disappearing from classes and study halls — not to return for another 30 minutes or more. When they did return, the halls were peppered with stuckers proudly proclaiming, I gave blood today! When it was all over, St. Teresa's had generated 57 pints of blood — and quite a few people were wearing band-aids like medals won in a battle. Of course, there were those who really had great reason to flaunt their band-aid — Patty Regan received her 5 gallon mug for donations on this day — it is sitting in a prominent spot on her extremely cluttered desk. Then there were those who had never donated before and entered the Goppert Center with more than the usual dread of a P.E. class. There were even some who had queasy stomachs and grew faint — but they made it. They made the Blood Mobile a very successful (dramatic but successful) program and day at St. Teresa's. 25

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Above: Maria Finn wonders how she let them talk her into it. Right: Sarah Keitges rests after going through the ordeal of giving blood. 24

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Michel Millard at the SCO sponsored Christmas Dance. ’©ts ttyt son mas tfre ntglft of tljc concert . . . and all through STA, Everyone was preparing, For that long awaited day. With cardboards, markers, and colored pens, Choir members made their M M's. The audience was nestled all snug in their seats. While STA choruses provided all the treats. The performance fared well, lacking only in flaws. And the spirited presence of dear Santa Claus. As the season rolled on, the spirit didn't quit; The Christmas Dance came, and was a big hit. Everyone had a blast, dressed in green and red, From the tips of their toes, to the tops of their heads. And what to our wondering eyes did appear. But Santa in the pictures, spreading Christmas cheer. As couples gathered their wraps and drove out of sight, Santa joyfully bellowed, Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”