St Xavier High School - Xaverian Yearbook (Junction City, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1949 volume:

% , 9 ■eta, a ■� s:a � , li St Xairier Hi j School cS 2rz Junction. Citi Kansas pt.V� ifc H HSr ffiartt r r.a ggara g rtmxzzns gggggyraor N,vz; r?rx Kmm «am £Z ?P Z ZZ’ CZZ SWEETNESS E ONE NOPE Ad Jesum per Mariam ! ( DEDICATION We dedicate this issue of the Le Souvenir to our Blessed Mother who is our life our sweetness and our hope and whose life of supreme self less service of God show us how we must strive to make the glory of God our supreme ambition if we wish to at- tain The Eternal Commence- ment with Jesus and Mary. i sra g«« ftrgrsigsa xersiwr We are all created to Hia glory. a?e created to do Hia Will. I am 'cheated to do something or to be some ,. thing for which no one else ia crea edj I have a place in God'a counaela, iii God's world which no one else has. I have my mission--I may never know it in life, but I shall be told it in the nextl Cardinal Newman Toward The Eternal Commencement .....7.''f yV■ 7 a =p j ...-...........:—.............. r.m'i mzzx £ Administration and Facuitu Very Reverend James Bradley The Faculty members have striven con- stantly to point out as well as to lead the way along the Journey to the Eternal Commencement. The members of the faculty are as follows: Very Reverend James Bradley Superintendent Reverend Richard Kerr Religion-Athletics Sister U. Assisium Principal-Commerce Sister Jane Frances Comme rce-Engli sh Sister Francis de Sales Social Studies-English Sister Salome Music Sister Alexine Marie Mathematics-Science Mrs. Elizabeth Cleary Physical Education Sergeant C. Pasquil Band t 1 f T| rarer� . Three prominent aspects of high school life in our book symbolize the elements of a complete education-- spiritual; intellectual and physical development. The St. Xavier students harmonize these elements by mingling pleasure with the formal training of mind and soul. CLASSES � ■ wrrrrrr: vr a%'Sy is.V¥.fl.CT 3 enion one Goal Shirley Haley popular—pleasing--pretty From the eminence of another goal ac- hieved the aeniora paaa in review the paat twelve years with ita record of light and shadow and look toward the future with con- lence. Of the seventeen members graduating from high school five: Patty Davin, Marcella leGuire, Rose Marie Johnstone, Robert Moritz ind Norbert Lechtenhan have spent twelve years at St. Xavier's. With a sense of gratitude and a deter- mination to attain the ideals whi.cn Catholic education Inculcated, the Seniors of '49 leave their Alma Mater. Mary Howard modest—determined—amiable Donna Dawson definite--dependable—deliberate 11 'I 1 ,yx x gggrsiggga gagaaasZTXZ £szs2i2.Z£ assaggareE ;;;£ i'±l jscssmtm Margie Collins responsible-literary-sophist! cal Korbert Lichtenhan likable-animated-athletic Richard ..right Robert Morita Jo Anne Sangster brisk-generous-versatile studlous-outstanding-proficient gifted-feminine w w i' w yiaBta � -At. . «. •. •� a .� .. .--. • Marcella McGuire unaffected-loyal-entertaining I —■ I ' mm w 'II ' I 'll'!' '7 MW W H «THTgra Rose Marie Johnson unassuming-wistful-intent [_ - J «fr, i 11' v Margaret O'Malley buoyant-warmhearted-fun-loving Donald Kramer artistic-volatile-different V Av ' alter Klein Cooperative thoughtful-considerate T , Patty Davin ardent-petite-genial Catherine Gates carefree xischievous—obliging V V M J I W Thomas 'Volters attractive-modest-friendly Mildred Gillen companionable dignified—attentive 7 Juniors aa a .jgTST?, x ,� .v. w a.?:� � 'A ng : rraira j BmravwrawlK'ii vl, jpm rfjt j ,� , Juniors Sight the Goal The frigate,Junior Class,was launched September 7 with Captain Paul Merz at the helm; Patrick Comer, chief officer in charge of the ship's log, and Petty Officer Richard Brandon in charge of supplies and finance. The crew consisting of eighteen able hands have engaged in various projects as members of the St. Xavier Band, the Choristers and B basket ball team. Several members entered the Knights of Columbus contest Secularism and Civic Life. The juniors had their first Journalistic experience in publishing The laverian. Marilyn Maloney is associate editor and Bill Nolan is stixient photographer, a major class project is the Junior-Senior Banquet. Left to rieht, Bottom row: Marilyn Maloney, Richard Maloney, William Nolan, Nancy O'malley, Philip Rohrer.Joan Sullivant. Kiddle row: John Ferguson, John Grant, Patty Howard, Louis Leone, Robert Dawson, Paul Merz lop row: Howard Alexander, Richard Brandon, Patty Breen, Betty Lou Costello Patrick Comer, Eleanor Bourdeau. r'M y,'■. 7 ififififtl Juniors Alert Juniors enjoy noon recreation in the social room, dancing couples!left to right) Pat Comer, Parry Breen, Patty Howard, Louis Leone, Eleanor Bourdeau and Bob Dawson. I Juniors are mem- bers of the second team. •Bob Dawson has his cousin, Patty Howard, in the whell- barrow. � 1' Nancy O’Malley, Patty Breen and Philip Rohrer put finishing touches on Christmas Tree. John Ferguson, Paul Merz and Philip Rohrer pause on play-ground at dismissal. of, tr ■ '.r f � Pa gp M MMaBOBMPPPy ;vi ■ ■■■•■ .g:i, ig.igzsrss3a� «««nre.ffgrg raCTiCT wa«« � � � y Sophomores AimatGOAL Although the smallest In numbers the sophomores, faithful to their motto, -Rowing not Drifting-, and under the leadership of their officers: president, Edwin Gillen; vice-president, Harriette Edwards; secretary, Mary Margaret Buckley, and treasurer, James Nolan, have par- ticipated in all the activities of the school. Miss Margaret Buckley was a member of the spiritual committee of the CYS; Burnlce Seley, of the cultural committee and Edwin Cillen, of the social committee. Foye Maloney, Mary Margaret Buckley and Odilia Roybal entered the Knights of Columbus essay contest, -Secularism and Civic Life. Foye Maloney, who plays the saxaphone, represents the class in the school band. Edwin Gillen Burnice Seley Thomas Pratt James Nolan Leonard Nastale Odilia Roybal Edward Spittles If ' I ”arilyn baloney and Sdwin Sillen are skating partners at the CY3 Roller Skating Party. Mia Cameron, Francis Johnston and Leonard Nastale(foreground) at the skating rink. ,'H'. •'!J. :i '.A .T.1 'ZBJ ' 'J ' (left to right) Sdwin Sillen 'oye aloney,Vary ’'argaret Buckley, James Nolan, and Michael Hughes enjoy Vary argaret’s birthday party. Tommy Joe Pratt(left) and elvin Hughestright) en- gage in a friendly bout. Sophomores Irolic Sdwin Cillen holds Hallow- een Party Prize. ”ary Margaret Buckley ready for cus- tomers at the pop corn stand at Burke's Drug Store. •v W I V� tT 9 ' •V ¥ I Despite the fact that they found themselves in September In the unfamiliar ' land of high school, the freshmen true to their motto Green but Growing have shown a commendable interest In the life of the school� Under the lead- ership of their officers; president, James Hoover; vice president, Nancy Wolters; secretary, Dixie Sims; treasurer, Madrene Davis; they began the activities of the year by winning the subscription contest sponsored by the 8 school papers, The Xaverlan which victory entitled them to a matinee at the Colonial Theater. James Hoover, James Grant, Kathleen Sherman, Madrene Davis and Maxine Shellman entered the Knights of Columbus essay contest, Sec- ularism in Civic Life. The publication of a monthly class paper, The Fresh- man Clover , has been a successful project. The class Is represented In the CYS, the Choristers and the band. | w m '«p '■ w tussi '.'j g i.'.'.'iiuri’T} v,'.v V I.-1 ■' . -LT' El wlllTJS .y-Em - . Manne. 'ii starts the —k dmu with a. Smite Mrs Clearij meets Health Class ; m h e ! m n e r Hobo CtirbMeet mil mi Mr I I in iff rM T -JP’ Shirley Paxton, Rosita roote and Leonard Nastale examine book ex- hibit for Catholic Book Week. Rose Marie Johnston(left) and Catherine Gates!right) search file for location of reference books. The library which doubles for a study hall is the hub of school life. Among the books added to the shelves this year are: Documents of the U. S. by Commager; Year of Decision by De Voto; American Government and Politics, The Republic, both by °eard; Economic Development of the American Nation by McGrane Labor Problems by Taylor; Modern British and American Poetry by Untermeyer; Confederate Portrait by Bradford; The People's Choice by Agar, Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens, and Readings in English Literature by Heath banding (left to right) James olan, Tommy Joe Pratt; sitting, dward Spittles and Odelia Hoyt ook up references for class as- signment. • m� y ni a n ly-1 ■ ama Livjiru :s vj s ■ ■. 7 Library Busy Place Shirley Haley—Walter Klein check books at charging desk First row: (left to right) Peggy C'malley, Rose Marie Johnston, Catherine Cates, Jo inne Sangster, Shirley Haley, Marcella McCuire, Patty Davin, Mary Howard, Mildred Oillen Middle row: Joan Sullivant, Maxine Shellsnan, Patty Rosenbalm, Eleanor Bourdeau, Rosita Foote, Cdelia Roybal, .’fancy bolters, Nancy O'Malley, Kathleen Sherman. Ppper row: Shirley Paxton, Dixie Sims, Madrene Davis, Lila Cameron, Patty Breen Patty Howard, Marilyn Maloney, Mary Margaret Buckley, Betty Lou Costello. Accompanist: Christita Pasquil. Choristers Are Active Choir duties, a broakcast, programs for PTA Meetings, CYS assemblies, and the operetta Meet Arizona have provided a full year of activities for the St. (avier Choristers. •'irst row; (left to right) Dick '..’right, Paul Kerz, Bill Nolan, Don Kramer, Pat Comer, Howard Alexander, Stanley Caldwell, Leonard Nastale, nlvin McMillan. Second row: Edwin Cillen, Pat Skelly, Louis Leone, Bob Dawson, Foye Maloney, James Nolan, Michael Hughes, James Hoover. ■MMMWtn ■ n n p! I gaarjrarjnt a-a m ,� . «jugawnt (left to right) R. Foote N.V,'alters P.Rasen- balm Ciris’ Sextette (left to right) Peggy O'Malley, Marcella McOuire, Shirley Haley, Nancy O'Malley Patty Breen Margie Collins (Missing from picture) 1.00.0 FRESHMEN D. Sims r axton Davi3 Boys' Ouintette (left to right) Don Yramer Pat Comer Dick 'bright Bill Nolan Paul Accompaniest: Christita Pasquil 'v'Y’aw'yj’ar erz 'T-' -v' ' « n ' • -y- .wm ■,vxwsmsm School Presents Chr Grades and high school combined to portray the old, old Christ- mas story in five colorful tab- leaux at the Municipal Auditor- ium on December 19. First and second graders pantomine .silent Night at the crib of the new- born oaviour. The high school Glee Club sang Christmas carols during and between the scenes. At the Annunciation scene in which Mary Agnes Dreiling portrays the Blessed Mother, the girls of the seventh and eighth grades sang The Rose Tree. CVS Coordinates School S 'itM'fJi MfljiiaaiiB.gfma g hv.wj ir:r;MWii’2W3'i!i2:iv, 'i tivities of the Catholic Youth of Salina, a dioce- san organization of Catholic youth. First Friday and First Saturday Devotions, Mass and Music Day, Catholic Press Month a Retreat, Vocation Week, Apologetic Contest, May Crowning and social activ- ities were sponsored by the spiritual, cultural and social committees of the senior unit. Center: Rev. Richard Kerr, moderator, (clockwise): Walter Klein, chairman of Athletic committee; Margie Collins, chairman of social committee; Jo Ann Sangster, chairman of publicity committee; Philip Rohrer, chairman of cultural committee; Marilyn Maloney, chairman of the spiritual committee. Officers who direct the C Y 3 program are (left to right); Donna Dawson, secretary Richard Wright, president Janet McCormick, vice-pres. Paul Merz, treasurer L n f ! may crowning honors our blessed mother The May Queen, Shirley Haley (at extreme right) is shown with her attendants: (left to right) last row: Peggy O'Malley Patty Oavin Rose -an. Johnston:(first row Mary Howard, Catherine Gates. Jo Anne Sangster; (middle row) Mildred Silletf’arcella McGuire before forming the procession for the crow- ning of the Blessed Virgin in St Francis Xavier’s Church. Sft Vf vvf l vy sVAfAlfA� Vf K9 9f vt' � 9'V9 ' ?� � � • V9 ' � v avJf'11 rar ? a a ft. m fr ,4 rfrerafr. a •� 7 V '., 4 V 4 rtV«V lvwV iNW VAY � N «w4« IS MM Nr VVV«rV« -?0 X p e •St) e «I © -. % r- X li o ’ 3 5 H n X 3 - V''-� ' A fc.Vfr V V A� A� tMt A� A� W V t� «� V • � “I ' wSSfft 4 ' re� snt arr rg sz .-ra— ui “UN � i i i V73 Creenleaf 43 'oodbine 43 Enterprise 26 Dwight 26 Beloit 23 Concordia 35 Damar 42 Flush 34 Cacred Heart 34 Sacred Heart 30 Milford 39 Dwight 3« Damar 54 '.’oodbine 65 Concordia 49 Flush 38 Beloit 46 Milford 63 ■ V.. .... . j .. .i i� I� T . Keats 74 Enterprise 33 Miltonvale • 36 THEY THCY MATS OP Fj FT PF TP APS H. Alexander 21 16 14 35 46 2.2 i3. Dawson 21 8 4 13 21 1. D. Kramer 21 44 26 55 114 5.5 L. Leone 12 10 1 6 21 1.7 K. Lichtenhan 21 111 34 56 256 12.1 B. Moritz 21 45 3? 73 128 6.1 T. .’olters 20 11 12 52 34 1.7 D. '.’right 20 112 30 19 254 12.7 TOLM]� 'I W 1 •+' ms-a gTsmnerwnnnnam ■« it m u h a ob P' Toward the Eternal Commencement The journey toward The Eternal Commence- ment to which all earthly Commencements are but a prelude can never succeed ex- cept through Mary who is our Life our Sweetness and our Hope tMmZZ.--7'7.......... Z ' i .;r : BO 5 £ P A I B 0 N 3 Acme Dairy Alexander Farm Supply Anderson Studio Bartell Barber Shop Bartell Hotel Bermant Motor Company Bramlage Service Station Brown Electric Company Brown's Green House Builders Supply Company Burke Drug Store Bolman, D. E. 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