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

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kY Shown left: Sue Pack observes her serve and looks forward to an- other game winning point. HV t Junior Varsity team, shown below: Seated: Jane Goodwin, Jeanna , — Schultz. First row: Amy Carson. Nicole Hawk, Lourdes Vallazza, Back row: Coach Ann Bode- Rodriguez. Andrea Mon- roe, Erika Jones. Top: , tw i Gina Manino fO yi Freshman team, shown above: Seated: Kathy Estradia, Coach Ann Bode-Rodriguez, Ivonne Robayo. Back row: Amy Johnson. Ann Guillot. Kelly Schnieders, Renee Neid, Stephanie Cooper, Karen Concannon, and Jenny Casconie.

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ro ■fc. Heading Toward Success! “Bump, set, spike!” echoed the gym as the 1985 Volleyball season ended. “It was a long season filled with competition,” recalls J.V. player Erika Jones, “but the hard work paid off.” And pay off it did as all three teams, coached by Ann Bode- Rodriguez, had successful records. The Varsity, whose captain was Paula Sprenger, finished with the best record of season histo- ry, 20-2. The Freshman team captain was Karen Concannon, and the J.V. was led by captain Andrea Monroe. Assisting Mrs. Bode-Rodriguez was newly arrived Vickie Clark, who feels that her first coaching experience has been a good one. Mrs. Clark helped with all three teams, concentrating mainly on Junior Varsity. According to Amy DiBella, the only sophomore on the Varsity team, the sense of togetherness and team spirit was incredible. “We all became really close, and if somebody was having a bad day, everyone else was very supportive of them,” said Amy. Varsity player Sue Pack states, “I believe our team was one of the most skilled and talented teams.” With this attitude, the Varsi- ty Stars won the District Championship and made it as far as sectionals. They were ranked fourth in the city and three players were acknowledged with great sports honor. Maryanne Mitts made the All-Metro second team and Cynthia Farrington and Paula Sprenger were honorably mentioned. The players look forward to next year, when they hope to bring back the 4-A State Championship banner. Varsity team, shown above: Front row: Coach Ann Bode- Rodriguez. Second row: Bab- bette Bumpus, senior, Annette Bumpus, senior. Center: Sue Pack, junior, Mary Ann Mitts, ju- nior, Cynthia Farrington, junior, Back row: Amy DiBella, Sopho- more, Paula Sprenger, senior, Sara McDonald, freshman, Top: Kala Dahnke, junior Far left: Kala Dahnke goes up at the net, while Paula Sprenger stands ready to as- sist. Kala's return proved too hot to handle and the Stars scored another point against their opponents. Left: Annette Bumpus (center right) yells en- couragement after hitting the floor for another great save. Teammates (left to right) Kala Dahnke, Paula Sprenger, and Sue Pack follow the action and prepare to give their best as play continues.

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ro 0) Days of Fudge and Harmonicas! In a dark, dreary, desolate hall, the haunting strains of a lone harmonica fill the air. Is it the Pied Piper coming to save us from our drudgery? No, it’s Dr. Grantham trying to liven up a boring day! Yes, not only are our teachers experts in their respective fields, they are also in possession of extremely varied interests and personalities. So, often times our classes run the gamut of subjects, everything from the socio-economic implications of American imperialism to ancient kayaking trips and the best recipes for fudge. Of course, that is not to say that the average STA student will not receive a proper education, only that students here have the benefit of teachers who are willing to be themselves for us. It is this personal relationship that makes classes interesting and stimulates discussions which never fail to branch off in more directions than the human mind can comprehend. So, the next time you feel inclined to complain about your classes, your homework, or, heaven forbid, your teachers, imagine this: a teacher teaching straight from the book. A teacher actually following previously prepared lesson plans. A teacher who says nothing unless it is supposed to be written in your notes. Or, perhaps you’d rather not imagine these horrors! Perhaps you’d rather stick to remembering harmonica music and fudge! Top — Sr. Pat Clement flashes her award-winning smile for the photographer. Far left — A sincere moment with Mr. Steve Rellihan. Center — Mr. Mark Fudemberg waits for his tennis partner to finish teaching class. Above — Ms. Sue Matz starts off the morning right with a liter of her favorite coffee substi- tute.