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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1980 volume:

CO UN STUDENT LIF Hectic! That’s just one of the perfect words to escribe the life of a fairly active student at St. 1 Xaviers. Hours can range anywhere from getting up at 5:00 am for 6:00 am basketball practice, to working till 10:00 pm. This doesn’t include studying! Ah yes! Students must find time for studying, even if it’s during the first few min- utes before morning practice or studying till midnight to cram for that ever-important test. Students have seen many changes in their life style during the school years. For instance the seniors have an open lunch hour which first started in 1978. Also at St. X., students have a smaller number of people in their classes, un- like 10 years ago. The reason for this, as report- ed by Sister Frederic, is that the enrollment has declined steadily. Hopefully in 10 years, the yearbook will be able to report an increase! Phil Mudd, Alfred Jackson, Yvonne Quinton, Tricia Tomandl and Laura Hackley pose for the different styles of students fashions. (Photo by Deppish) Student L.ife 3 September 21, the day before the Homecoming game against the Blue Valley Rams, was filled with many events. As the students wandered into school Friday morning they were greeted by one of the many St. Xavier traditions. The cheerleaders and some of the Pep Club members had decorated the halls and lockers the night be- fore with rolls and rolls of mask- ing tape and crepe paper. A mass was celebrated in honor of Homecoming. Later the Pep Club practiced their formation for half-time on the Junction City High field. A pep rally high-lighted the day with the cheerleaders doing a skit and a routine. The Pep Club mem- bers spread their spirit to every- one, and even the football players got into the cheers. That night in the assembly room, the Pep Club gave a ban- quet honoring football and volley- ball players, their coaches and the candidates. After that some mem- bers of Pep Club, football and vol- leyball players joined with the cheerleaders to “t.p.” houses. Saturday morning some Pep Club members gathered at school to decorate the assembly room for the party later that night. The senior Pep Club girls got the field ready by setting up a platform for the royalty. Then the long awaited half-time finally came and candidates Elaine Mika, Judy Morse and Bet- tina Michaelis were escorted on the field by Grant Collins, senior, Phil Mudd, junior, and Ray Hu- lett, senior. The Pep Club formed an “80” in honor of the graduating seniors, while the cheerleaders did a routine to the theme of Home- Good Times Return ABOVE: After Elaine Mika is crowned Homecoming Queen, she and her court wait on the field, while her song is being played. (Photo by Deppish) RIGHT: 1978 Homecoming Queen Chris Mudd and the 1979 candidates, Bettina Michaelis, Elaine Mika and Judy Morse await half-time. (Photo by Gannon) 4 Homecoming coming, “Good Times” by Chic. When the routine ended Elaine Mika was crowned the 1979 Homecoming Queen. She chose as her song, “You Decorated My Life” by Kenny Rogers. Chris Mudd, the 1978 queen, presented the royal blue cape as Monsignor placed the crown on Elaine’s head. Carrying the bouquet of 12 roses was Stacy Schaffer escorted by crown-bearer Chris Morse. The candidates, Pep Club officers and sponsors each received a corsage, which was a gold mum with a blue and gold football. The announcer for the half-time festivities was Danny Kippes. The victory over the Blue Val- ley Rams boosted everyone’s spir- its and the well chosen theme “Good Times” existed throughout the night. After the game, students gath- ered in the assembly room for a Homecoming dance, which was given by the Pep Club. Music was provided by a St. Xavier alumnus, Greg Bantugan. ABOVE: Msgr. Keugan crowns the 1979 Homecoming Queen, Elaine Mika. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Kim Charowhas, John Boiler donated by Hebert’s Bakery. (Photos by and Beatrice Perkins enjoy the food pre- Gannon) pared by Pep Club at the banquet. Cake ABOVE: Patty Folwell and Yvonne Quinton boogie to the disco beat of Greg Bantugan. (Photo by Craw- ford) LEFT: Elaine Mika and her escort Grant Collins, stand proudly after the crowning. (Photo by Deppish) Homecoming 5 BELOW: Christina and Bettina Michae- lis were the winners this year of the Voice of Democracy contest. (Photo by Craw- ford) BELOW: Honors in football this year consisted of All-State and All-League honorable mention, Grant Collins. All-League honorable mention was also awarded to Jose Davis, Albert Hofmeister, and Mark Reno (Not Pictured). (Photo by Crawford.) Honor Lies In Honest Toil ABOVE: For the first semester there were three sophomores and two juniors making first honors requiring an average of 94. For the second honors, requiring an average of 90. there were five freshmen, three sophomores, four juniors and four seniors. (Photo by Crawford) ABOVE: Volleyball honors went to Jeanette Erichsen, All-League second team, and Beatrice Perkins, All-Tour- nament, at Herington. (Photo by Craw- ford) 6 Honors BELOW: The St. X. students who took the National Merit tests are Joe Mattingly, Tricia Tomandl, Jeanette Erichsen, Jose Davis, Todd Croy, Jeff Keating and Mary Boiler. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Football players of the week Grant Collins, Jim Keating, Jose Davis and Bill Roberts. (Photo by Crawford) ABOVE: This year there were 47 stu- men, 13 sophomores, 12 juniors and eight jects ranging from General Math to dents taking the Emporia tests, 14 fresh- seniors. The tests were composed of sub- Home Economics. (Photo by Crawford) Honors 7 RIGHT: No wonder Jose Davis is always late for class; he can’t find his books through all the Homecoming decorations. (Photo by Croy) Below: Carol Kohlrus threatens Mary Far- low to stay away from her boyfriend or else! (Photo by Gannon) Etc., Etc., Etc. ABOVE: Helena Bravi demonstrates the easy life that most of the St. X. students lead. (Photo by Gannon) Below: Denise Aleck, Gina Bantugan, Col- leen Walsh, Arlene Hall, Diana Hebert and Deryl White make people pyramids during ABOVE: How hot is it? The chemistry students find out it’s not hot enough to fry an egg. (Photo by Croy) 8 Student Life their lunch hour at the freshman retreat. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Val Elliott has to manhandle CENTER: Steve DePew shows his person Brenda Riley and Jolita Martinez, as al opinion of the St. Xavier school lunches, they both try for a kiss. (Photo by Gan- (Photo by Gannon) non) ABOVE: “AAAAAY!!!” LEFT: In the busy course of the day, seniors John Gannon and Katy McGuire take time out to pose for the cameraman. (Photo by Croy) Student Life 9 BELOW: Freshmen girls, Cindy McGuire, Marcia Dresden and Laura Hackley, play around in their usual noontime hangout the girls’ bathroom. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: A creature from outer space? No, just Brian Harris wearing his gym shorts. (Photo by Gannon) Express Yourself ABOVE: Patty Folwell, teacher aide for Mr. Diekmann, looks up as she is caught by the photographer, loafing again. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: John Boiler and Rob Charland concentrate on health, while Brian Mur- phy wishes it were a gym day. (Photo by Crawford) 10 Student Life Many changes have c about since the ear- ly 70’s. Boys taking Home Ec. with girls is just one1 of them. In earlier classes the girls worked on booking and sewing and the boys did other things such as refinishing furniture. things such as refinishing furniture. Another change is the loss and readdition of some classes. LOYO (Living On Your Own) and Civics were new to the schedule this year, but not to St. X. However, Psychology was not of- fered because of lack of interest. A foreign lan- guage was included in the schedule until 1978 when it was dropped because of failure to get a teacher. Here, Ronnie Bourque performs one of the many delicious tasks of cooking. (Photo by Crawford) ncnoEMics Academics l 1 The Ultimate . . . . Did you know that when a 123 lb. girl wears a pair of spiked-heel shoes, she applies more pressure on the ground than that of a full grown ele- phant? Ah yes, the wizard of wonder has zapped us once again. Dr. D’s (Mr. Diekmann) science-power hours are loaded with information that he says, “You know, you just don’t know what you know.” Relying on the basics, both Mr. Diekmann and Sr. Mary taught in areas that strength- ened the students’ foundation in the wild world of scientific theories, periodic law, measure- ments and various types of for- mulas. The General Science students calculated their horse- power, performed the acid base pH test, and constructed mole- cules of propane, butane, and methane out of toothpicks and gumdrops. The chemistry group did a flame test to deter- mine the different elements. They also thoroughly studied the periodic chart and all the information it contains. Phys- ics class calculated the coeffi- cient of friction and continually learned the value of the calcula- tor. Being such a diverse sub- ject, students also learned much information that pertains to ev- eryday living. ABOVE: Jeanette Erichsen questions Mr. Diekmann on the electron dot nota- tion of the element neon, only to be an- swered with another question. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: While Mr. Diekmann lectures, Kim Charowhas and Desaree Parker learn the task of taking good notes. (Photo by Deppish) LEFT: Due to a tough assignment and lack of a much needed calculator. Lloyd Parker says, Here lies one helpless Physics student.” But little does he know Mr. Diekmann is listening attentively as he makes his way to the front of the classroom to continue his lecture and discussion. (Photo by Collins) BELOW: A group of 3rd hour Biology students find diverse ways of studying for an upcoming test. Sister Mary and Mr. Diekmann taught the two separate classes of Biology. The students studied plant and animal life, general chemistry, and conducted experiments in the lab. They also did annotations and a term paper on a biological subject of their choice. (Photo by Gannon) LEFT: Some freshmen girls of 1st hour General Science are somewhat disoriented as they receive their as- signment. (Photo by Gannon) . . . Discovery Science 13 Four math classes were of- fered this year by Miss Satter- lee. The students not only ac- quired the math skills and knowledge, but also the respon- sibility of completing their dai- ly homework; consequently, they found the value and im- portance of math in their lives. Fifteen freshmen took Gener- al Math, a review of the new math and basic math skills. Al- gebra I, the largest math class with 24, included freshmen and sophomores. Nine Algebra II students got to work with new books. The format was clearer and the material was much more up-to-date than previous math books. Geometry class in- cluded 12 sophomores and one senior. Advanced math was not offered this year because most of the seniors’ futures did not include the technological fields. Learning By Doing BELOW: “Who needs a book? replies Brian Murphy to an inquiring question of how he expects to complete his assignment without opening his book. (Photo by Crawford) RIGHT: Having completed her Algebra II assignment, Tricia Tomandl takes a break as Caro and Brenda Riley work diligently. (Photo by Croy) BELOW: Mark Reno, a very dedicated student, works past the lunch bell to get caught up on his Geometry homework. (Photo by Gannon) 14 Math %� LEFT: Denise Aleck opens her Algebra I book to page 197 in preparation for class as they start a new chapter on Fractions and Ratios.” (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Diana Hebert checks one of her General Math answers with Miss Satterlee, as the remainder of the students wait for Diana to return with the answer. (Photo by Deppish) LEFT: Bill Roberts and Mary Farlow exchange the latest gossip as Eric Spittles crams to finish his homework before Geometry class begins. (Photo by Gannon) Math 15 Mind, Body, And Soul Physical education at St. Xa- vier’s has come a long way over the past three years and much credit belongs to the P.E. in- structor Nancy Ptacek. In her third year at St. X., Mrs. Ptacek broadened the realms of physical education to a greater degree of mental, physical, and spiritual awareness. For these reasons, students participated in P.E. and Health. In each Phys. Ed. class, students found that such good insight into physical fitness is excellent preparation for years following high school. Such ac- tivities included weightlifting aerobic dancing, isometric and isotonic exercises, as well as a couple of recreational activities: basketball, volleyball. Freshman health classes studied the effects of emotions on the body. They also discussed the drug dilemma, which was the highlight of the year. The advanced P.E. group, con- sisting of mainly sophomores, found that the correlation of mind and body improves ones performance in all areas. They also touched upon the rules and regulations of such sports as bas- ketball, volleyball, and hockey, to name a few. The class learned the correct ways of spotting and performing exercises and weight- lifting. Mrs. Ptacek’s format for the entire P.E. and Health groups included practical yet ex- citing subjects and activities. Students found Phys. Ed. serves as a tension breaker for the class- room type courses. Physical edu- cation is one class students looked forward to during the course of the day. ABOVE: P.E. leader Bob Hall and Mrs. Ptacek instruct Larry Turk on the proper technique of performing a backward roll. (Photo by Crawford) ABOVE: Steve King performs a dive roll during a basketball half-time tumbling performance. (Photo by Walsh) 16 Health P.E. LEFT: John Boiler cheating on a test? Of course not — just taking a few health notes! (Photo by Croy) BELOW: Always clowning, the Advanced P.E. class show their intelligence by doing hand-eye coordination drills. (Photo by Collins) ABOVE: Up and over! Arlene Hall, Vickie Crawford, and Gina Bantugan have perfect timing as they complete their hand springs during a tumbling performance. (Photo bv Walsh) LEFT: P.E. leaders. Bill Roberts, Cathy Tomandl, Grant Collins and Bob Hall (not pictured), helped Mrs. Ptacek with officiating and coaching. (Photo by Croy) Health P.E. 17 Believe It Or Not The religion department at St. Xaviers was composed of three teachers. Father Frank instruct- ed the seniors in preparation for their adult faith life. With a more adult outlook they re- viewed the church history and sacraments, especially marriage, communion, and penance. Sister Mary taught the junior and freshmen religion classes. The juniors became better ac- quainted with Jesus, God the Fa- ther, and the Church, through the use of the Bible, Church laws, and the Jesus Book. Freshmen explored their call to be good Catholic Christians in order to make their lives both happy and worth living. Special emphasis was placed on the creed, the sacraments, and the Ten Commandments. The first semester of sopho- more religion, taught by Mrs. Ptacek, was spent exploring and comparing religions of the past and religions throughout the world such as Hinduism, Bud- dhism, Judaism, and Islam. The second semester the students studied their own Christian reli- gion to grow and to understand it more. The sophomores adopted a Junction City family at Thanks- giving and planned a special mass with offerings of canned goods. During advent they took part in the blessing of the Jesse tree. Both Mrs. Ptacek’s and Sis- ter Mary’s classes utilized the ad- vent wreath. All four classes took a day off for retreats, in which they came to know one another and them- selves better. Father Myron Eff- ing of Hastings, Neb., conducted the senior retreat at the St. Pa- tricks Church in Ogden. Father Mark Berland of Hope conduct- ed the other class retreats at the Parish Center in Chapman. Friday school masses, a tradi- tion at St. Xaviers, were pre- pared each week for a month by each class. ABOVE: As Monsignor Keogan says Mass with the assistance of Mr. McKee, Mrs. Angell and Miss Satterlee lead the school in singing during a Christmas Mass prepared by the faculty. (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: After reading a gospel passage. Sister Mary asks one of her students to elaborate on its meaning. (Photb by Craw- ford) 18 Religion LEFT: Mass was a special event at the class retreats. Freshman Andy Forsyth does the reading as Father Mark Berland and Father Frank follow along. Carl McNamara serves as altar boy. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Albert Hofmeister whispers to Sam Niemczyk, “What do you think of the retreat so far?” “It’s a lot better than being in school,” replies Sam. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: It’s bright and early Monday morning and Sister Mary is all set for class, but is Jose Davis? In a daze Jose looks up a few Bible passages. (Photo by Croy) LEFT: Carl McNamara fails to face the fact that in order to learn one must not fall asleep during class. (Photo by Crawford) Religion 19 That @ $ Does it matter to the students of St. Xaviers that business is one of the fastest growing fields in the world? No, they just like playing with their calculators and pre- tending that they can type. How- ever, many students took one or more business courses this year. The courses offered included General Business, a sophomore class that teaches the basic funda- mentals of today’s business world. This year, Accounting, a senior course, was spent becoming hys- terical over problems and hearing wails of, “I’ll never be able to un- derstand this stuff!” However, the end of the year saw a little more confidence and comprehension. As anyone has taken typing knows, what can be more fun than typing f...f...j...j..? This is Typing I, one of the business classes taught by Mrs. Opat. This sophomore class also taught basic letter arrangement and manu- script typing. Typing II or Clerical Practice saw several courageous juniors and seniors continuing their typ- ing education. They learned more detailed ways of arranging differ- ent types of letters and manu- scripts. Also, during Clerical Prac- tice, the students had fun playing with the Tele-trainer, a device used to teach the proper method of answering phones. They also had a visitor from Brown Mackey Business College. Last, is the Business Math class taught by Sister Frederic. The fa- vorite part was always the test over the previous work that was given every four days. The class involved practical math such as figuring taxes and salaries. It helps students later in their every- day life. What could Germaine Hepburn be thinking about now? By the stricken look on her face, it could be her accounting homework or it could be just a sad song on the radio. (Photo by Gannon) Typing Class! ABOVE: While Mrs. Opat patiently looks at the assignment, Beatrice Per- kins is obviously losing her mind. (Photo by Croy) 20 Business ABOVE: Elaine Mika and Lloyd Parker ABOVE: Patty Folwell looks quite interested in her Business Math homework while she or together for an elusive answer in tries to figure it out. Or, are appearances deceiving? (Photo by Deppish) ccounting. oto y rov Business 21 Home Ec: A Sci, An Art Mrs. Wheeler’s Home Eco- nomics classes were very busy learning about a wide range of topics. Home Ec. I and Bache- lor Living learned the basics of grooming, foods, and clothing. They then put their knowledge to practice baking foods from three of the four food groups and sewing aprons and simple shirts. Home Ec. II advanced their study of food and clothing preparation. Intermediate Home Ec. made food items of foreign countries, learned the proper laundering techniques, and advanced their skills in clothing. The Living On Your Own (LOYO) class explored all aspects of their future adult- hood. Such topics included: knowing yourself as an individ- ual, career choices, companion- ship, parenthood, management, and consumer education. BEI.OW: LOYO student, Tricia To- rnandi, holds her murdered egg after confiscating it from the kidnappers. (Photo by Croy) And Much More BELOW: Lisa Thomas is preparing her fabric to pin on a pattern for a plaid shirt she will be making in Home Ec. I (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: “and Santa I want a Baby Boo ABOVE: After a hectic morning of serving Hoo, a doll house, and a play kitchen. breakfast. Mary Farlow cleans up in order “Sure, little girl.” replies Santa, played by to get ready for a long day of school. (Photo John Marshall. (Photo by Croy) by Gannon) 22 Home Economics BELOW: A little bit of this, a dab of that and walla: snickerdoodle cookies. Sophomores, Barbara Hartung and Jackie Timmons look over their recipe carefully to get the correct measurements. (Photo by Deppish) All Home Ec. classes became automatic members of FHA, in which they participated quite actively, planning preschool parties at Halloween, Christ- mas and Easter, before-school breakfast and making dough or- naments for the school tree and to sell at the Fall Festival. This allowed Home Ec. students to use their Home Ec. skills. The LOYO class established a pro- gram of Toys for Tots, in which they gave toys to the children of the Kansas Neurological In- stitute at Christmas. As a part of their study of Parenthood, the LOYO stu- dents carried eggs all day dur- ing school to symbolize a child being cared for. The Home Ec. II and Intermediate Home Ec. classes provided the grade school with a program on nutri- tion. ABOVE Mrs Wheeler shows Marilyn Timmons the proper way to thread a sewing ABOVE: Debbie Cimino places a dough machine. (Photo by Deppish) ornament on the school Christmas tree. (Photo by Crawford) Home Economics 23 Is It Van Gogh ? Walk down the halls of St. Xa- viers High School sometime, and you might run into a unique- looking lady with an “Ultra- Bright” smile. This, of course, is Mrs. Moloney, our resident art expert. She has been at St. Xa- viers for six years and has always been a valuable asset. One of her classes, Art I, was mainly a freshman class. It in- volved such things as a blind drawing of a pine cone. Also, one could learn watercolor painting, drawing with charcoal, macrame, or doing ink drawings. ... that is, if you weren’t too busy getting the art materials all over your- self! Art II, a sophomore class, had a big clientele. People hooked rugs, made jewelry, did card weaving, made batiks, did wood- cutting, abstract drawings, and macrames. It was more involved than Art I, but no less interest- ing. Art III, a junior class, was a more detailed continuation of Art II. It involved all of the things listed for Art I and II, but added embroidery. Art IV, a senior class, was the class that involved the most cre- ativity on the students’ part. Students could do any project that Mrs. Moloney approved. Some projects included painting murals on the art room walls. Art is one of the more impor- tant courses a student can take. It promotes creativity and pa- tience. It may be that the next Picasso will be from St. X! BELOW: Behold the standard object that artists have used for centuries for inspira- tion — a bowl of fruit. (Photo by Gannon) 24 Art LEFT: Deryl White laughs as Mrs. Moloney tries hard to get Caro Riley to understand something. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW: Randy Lussier experiments with charcoal during his art period. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: Fred Jackson tries to be another Da ABOVE: Melanie Griffin works diligently Vinci during Art 2-3. (Photo by Croy) during art class for once. (Photo by Art 25 Name Tha Phrase BELOW: Mrs. Schaffer tries to teach her English I class some literary definitions. (Photo by Crawford) ABOVE: Freshmen Laura Hackley and Gina Bantugan pay attention during Eng- lish I while Brian Murphy finds other things much more important, like getting ready for the ten-minute break. (Photo by Crawford.) ABOVE: David Weinel from the oral inter- pretations class tells fairy tales to the grade school pupils. (Photo by Croy) Mrs. Schaffer alternately taught English and Literature to the freshmen and sopho- mores. During English she em- phasized participial phrases, gerunds, and various other parts of speech. It seemed that the students liked literature much better than English. When they were studying lit- erature they read stories silent- ly and orally in class. She pre- pared them for future English classes by emphasizing a work- ing knowledge of composition with written assignments and oral discussion. Mrs. Schaffer also had an oral communications class, which consisted of nine stu- dents. The class held two plays, went to two speech contests, League and Regionals, inacted pantomimes, gave speeches, and told fairy tales to the grade school. 26 English BELOW: Caro Riley’s mind wanders dur- ing English IV as Elaine Mika and Lloyd Parker complete their composition assign- ments. (Photo by Collins) Unity Coh eren ce Demanding, specific, and thorough are just a few of the words to describe Sister Ann’s style of teaching English. With these teaching characteristics the juniors and seniors learned above and beyond what they had anticipated in English III and IV. Juniors studied American lit- erature, while seniors read about the Old English litera- ture up to the modern English selections of today. Both classes included short stories, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. During the second semester, English III students studied grammar and composition. English IV re- viewed these two in more de- tail. Sister Ann also concentrated on preparing those who ex- celled in literature, grammar, and spelling for the Emporia Scholarship Tests that were taken during the second semes- ter. ABOVE: Jane Garza looks up from her work on a poem summary, only to be caught by our photographer. (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: Greg Robinett, Geoffrey House, and Danny Kippes analyze their English IV assignment. (Photo by Collins) ABOVE: Sister Ann explains the seven parts of speech to her English III stu- dents. (Photo by Deppish) English 27 RIGHT: Mary Liz Deppish takes a break from the hectic History class to do a little goofing off. (Photo by Deppish) BELOW: Mike Cimino is introduced to the Civics class and what he’ll be learning in it. (Photo by Deppish) k 11 Ik a “It’s a great day to be alive!”, was an often heard saying of Mr. McKee, the new History and Government teacher at St. X. Most of the time, this atti- tude of Mr. McKee showed through in his dedication as a teacher and coach. However, Mr. McKee stated that he spent more time teaching and prepar- ing for class than he did coach- ing. The main reason Mr. McKee came to St. X. was that the school concentrated more on academics than on athletics. The two History classes, con- sisting of juniors, learned about America’s founding, its past and development. A special sec- tion studied was the Constitu- tion. A book report due each quarter over an American his- torical person or event further increased each student’s knowl- edge of days gone by. ABOVE: Teacher for the day! Marie Fiffe and Jeff Keating lecture to the American History students. (Photo by Deppish) RIGHT: Deryl White, Gina Bantugan, and Peter Charowhas listen to a Civics lecture. (Photo by Deppish) Past And Present 28 History Civics replaced World Histo- ry as a freshman elective be- cause of Mr. McKee’s stronger government background. It is a combination of both history and government in which the students wrote to their Con- gressmen and did comparison reports of two Presidents as two of their projects. Seniors made up the two classes of American Govern- ment. Mr. McKee worked on preparing the seniors for col- lege lectures. A variety of topics were studied from the Ameri- can government system on the national, state, and local level, to the people’s citizenship and civil rights. Besides the usual quizzes, tests, etc., all classes spent time discussing current events. LEFT: Seniors Judy Morse and Lynn Griffin discuss current events during Government class. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Ray Hulett studies intently to prepare for a Government test. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Teachers have to do their homework too! Mr. McKee demon- strates good studying habits by out- lining a chapter in the American History text. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Wanda Witherspoon takes one of Mr. McKee’s tough Government tests. (Photo by Croy) Government 29 Wild Crazy Staff The 1979-80 yearbook class consisted of thirteen hard BELOW: Grant Collins proof reads his copy and concentrates on dividing up his marathon sentences. (Photo by Croy) BELOW: Jeanette Erichsen teaches her yearbook staff the alphabet. (Photo by Croy) working individuals. Yearbook is no easy course, although ev- eryone thinks it’s just an easy credit. The class had forty-five minutes a day to make their own layouts, look over the con- tact sheets, assign pictures for their layouts, trim and paste up the pictures, and write copy. Eight students went to a yearbook workshop during the summer at Bethany College in Lindsborg. The camp taught them the basic fundamentals of making a good yearbook. Miss Satterlee (yearbook ad- visor) had a “fun” time teach- ing them how to put the basics to work to make the best year- book ever. Despite all the head- aches and hassles, she still managed to put up with all the students, and enjoyed watching them improve over the year. ABOVE: Yearbook Staff. TOP ROW: Melanie Griffin , Carol Kohlrus , Miss Satterlee (adv.), Brenda Riley , Todd Croy, Jeff Gannon, 2nd ROW: Mary Boiler , Bill Roberts, Grant Collins, Mary Liz Deppish, Jeanette Erichsen , Colleen Walsh, Vickie Crawford, Val Elliott, Jolita Martinez . ‘Section Editors. “Editor. Others are just peon workers. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Jeff Gannon works hard in yearbook class getting his own picture taken. (Photo by Croy) 30 Y earhook Do, Re, Mi, Fa . . . Although St. Xaviers didn’t have a chorus last year and just started one this school year, Mrs. Angell, chorus teacher, had a good turnout for her first year at St. X. Twenty-two peo- ple joined chorus this year. Each week the chorus pro- vided singing for the high school at Friday masses with Mrs. Angell accompanying on the guitar. Most all the stu- dents agreed that they liked the singing and it was a definite im- provement over previous years. The chorus participated in the school concerts held at Christ- mas and in the spring. Some of its members sang solos as well. They participated in league and state festival contests through- out the year. To raise money to attend the concerts, the chorus held a cake raffle during a spring basketball game. ABOVE: Fred Jackson looks over the ABOVE: Mrs. Angell explains the chorus seating arrangement in church to Betty songs in his missal. (Photo by Croy) Crotzer. (Photo by Croy) BELOW: Chorus member, Marie Fiffe and Mrs. Angell put up a cake raffle sign in preparation for the chorus cake raffle held at the St. X-Luckey basketball game. (Photo by Croy) Kftffje Chorus 31 Up Close And Personal BELOW: Mrs. Vickie L. Angell. She taught elementary school music 1-8 and St. Xavier Chamber Choir during her first year at St. X. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1979. Cur- rently, she and her husband live in Manhattan. Her hobbies are weaving, needlepoint, and painting. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Fr. Frank Coady. He taught Senior Religion during his fourth year at St. X. for the class of 1980. He gradu- ated from St. Thomas Seminary in 1972. Fr. Frank lives in the rectory be- side the church with Monsignor Keo- gan. He enjoys playing raquetball in his spare time. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Sister Ann Unger. She taught Literature, Composition, and Grammar during her tenth year at St. X. Sister Ann has attended Marymount College, Mar- quette, Columbus Ohio, and Creighton Universities. Her greatest love is reading poetry, but she also enjoys musicals and crafts. (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: Sr. Mary Reiter. She taught Reli- gion I, Religion III, and Biology during her second year at St. X. She graduated from Marymount with a B.S. in 1960, and in 1972 from Emporia State with a M.S. She has done post graduate work in several states. She enjoys crocheting, macrame, and reading. (Photo by Deppish) BELOW: Mr. Roger Diekmann. He taught General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in his eighth year at St. X. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1966 with a B.S., and an M.S. in 1972. He farms near Woodbine, but lives in Junction City during basketball season. His hobby is cogitating. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Mr. Matt McKee. He taught American Government, American History, and Civics during his first year at St. X. He graduated from Saint Mary’s of the Plains in 1979. He lives in Junction City with his wife Sandy, and son Gabe. He enjoys fish- ing and raquetball as hobbies. (Photo by Croy) 32 Teachers BELOW: Mrs. Jody Moloney. She taught Art I, II, III, and IV in her 5th year at St. X. She has attended Kansas City Art Insti- tute and graduated from Kansas State Uni- versity in 1972. She lives with her husband southeast of Junction City. Mrs. Moloney enjoys art, weaving, and quilting. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Miss Jane Satterlee. She taught General Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, Ge- ometry, and Yearbook during her fourth year at St. X. She attended Bethany and graduated from Kansas State in 1976. She lives in Manhattan and enjoys guitar, pi- ano, and sports. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW’: Mrs. Terry Opat. She taught Ac- counting, Typing I, Typing II, and General Business during her first year at St. X. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1979. She lives in Junction City with her husband and two children. She enjoys ten- nis, reading, and chess. (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: Mrs. Jane Schaffer. She taught English I and II and Oral Interpretation during her second year at St. X. She at- tended Hutchinson Community Junior College, Northwestern State Teacher’s College, and Kansas State where she graduated in 1977. She enjoys reading, sew- ing, and gardening. (Photo by Croy) BELOW: Mrs. Nancy Ptacek. She taught Sophomore Religion, Freshman Health, Elementary, Junior High, Freshman, and Advanced P.E. during her third year at St. X. She graduated from Washburn in 1972 and is working towards her M.S. She enjoys sailing, embroidery, and camping. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: Mrs. Mary Wheeler. She taught LOYO, Home Ec. I and II,Inter- mediate H.E., and Bachelor Living. She attended Emporia State for her B.S.E. in 1973 and Kansas State for her M.S. in 1977. She enjoys sewing, reading, and taking long walks. (Photo by Crawford) Teachers 33 Those Who Make It Work Whenever students wonder what actually makes St. X. work, the answer invariably comes back to the administra- tion. These hard-working, rare- ly thanked people did more for the school in the past than any- one can imagine. The schoolboard approves all of the rules made by students and faculty, which, contrary to popular belief, are not made to be broken. But one must think what kind of chaos would exist if we did not have those rules. The lunch ladies are definite- ly sweethearts while not neces- sarily in the limelight. Amid groans of “Yuck, I hate spin- ach!” and “Not meatloaf again!”, these people continue to work hard, out of their dedi- cation to the students. Last, but not least, comes the people who, while not teachers, do the jobs that usually no one else will take. Especially fitting to this role is Sr. Margaret, who we run to whenever we need something, be it a kleenex or a list of the freshman class. Also, the help we get from Mr. Zum- brunn, Sr. Frederic, Monsignor Keogan, and Sr. Eucharista helped keep us moving. The school has indeed been blessed this year. The parish debt of $110,000 was finally paid when an anonomous donar gave the money to the school. Also donated was a six-acre field for athletic purposes, giv- en by the Rago family. Al- though it doesn’t always show, the students of St. X. are grate- ful for the beautiful school and church and also for the people that care about and watch over them. BELOW: The 1979-80 Lunchroom staff. Mrs. Briestensky, Mrs. Crotzer, Mrs. Strom, Mrs. Roberts (manager), and Mrs. Schuster. (Photo by Crawford) • c ABOVE: St. Xavier Administration. Secretary-Sr. Margaret, Librarian-Sr. Eucharista, Principal-Sr. Frederic, Superintendent-Msgr. Keogan, Counselor-Mr. Zumbrunn. (Photo by Croy) -°UNre As everyone well knows the biggest change in sports over the last decade is women’s competi- tion. Women are not only competing against each other, but against men as well. It’s not that women had no part in sports, but it's become less recreational and more physical. Mrs. Ptacek, P.E. instructor, played basketball for competition the first year it was offered in college, which was 1971. Since then, women’s basketball has formed its own professional league. Basketball for women came to St. X. in 1974 when Mr. Diekmann was offered the posi- tion of head coach. He has remained in that position ever since. Everyone seems to be more concerned about their health. Unlike earlier years jogging and other forms of exercise have become a part of everyone’s life. Jogging is not just a weekend hobby, but is taken seriously even to the extent of marathons. People of all ages are getting into shape! Micky McGuire shows the art of women’s free-throw shooting. (Photo by Croy) The Young And The Mighty; The 1979 St. Xaviers football team was one that was young and inexperienced. But, with a great amount of determination they fin- ished with a 3-6 record (fifth in the league). The team had their share of glo- ry, winning three of their nine games. The most important game of the season was Homecoming. In the game against Blue Valley, the young Rams scored the most points of the season to tally a 33- 22 victory after a see-saw battle. Highlighting the game were two defensive scores by Grant Collins and Jose Davis. Grant recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touch- down, and Jose caught an inter- ception and galloped 30 yards for another six points. The next two wins were two of the best games for the Rams, de- fensively and offensively. In a vic- tory over Westmoreland, the of- fense scored 20 points on runs by Pat Herron of one yard and two long runs by Mark Reno of 24 and 74 yards apiece. The last victory came on the home field against Wakefield. In that game Coach McKee and Doll sent in two supe- rior offensive plays that sprung the Rams to an 18-0 win. There were several long stand- ing records broken during the sea- son; the oldest of them dated back to the 1967 season. For the defen- sive records, Grant Collins recov- ered a fumble and returned it for an 85 yard touchdown run. Jeff Keating caught an interception and galloped for 95 yards and a touchdown. The only offensive re- cord broken was Bill Roberts pass- ing for 152 yards to put his name on the charts for the most yards passed in a single game. The Rams achieved many hon- ors during the season. Grant Col- lins was the only player picked to the all league team. Three players were picked for the second team: Mark Reno, Jose Davis and A1 Hofmeisfer. Chosen by the sports writers for the Daily Union as Player of the Week were: Jose Da- vis, Grant Collins, Jim Keating, and Bill Roberts. Commenting on the season, Coach McKee said, “I feel that we developed the greatest thing that a group of young men can develop, a total team atmosphere. I also think that it was a learning exper- ience for me and the team. It was a learning experience for them be- cause they learned a totally new offense, the wishbone, and a new defense, the ‘4-4.’ The wishbone is one of the most complicated of- fenses in football, but I had faith in them and they ran it very well. The defense was one that I thought was one of the best in the league, but due to inexperience and size we were unable to hold the opposition. I feel that we were just as tough as any other team in the league, but we were not men- tally tough. When we got down by a few points our heads hung low and we thought it was over. The future looks a lot brighter for St. Xaviers in football.” A Pat Herron dashes for one of the two touchdowns he made during the Blue and Gold scrimmage, helping the Blue Team to a 16-15 win. (Photo by Croy) 36 Football InexperiencedBut Strong ABOVE: Chris Hulett ( 88) makes the tackle on 31 of Miltonvale as A1 -Hofmeister ( 77) charges to assist. (Photo by Daily Union) LEFT: Chris Hulett ( 29), avoiding the block of Ray Hulett, goes after Coach McKee ( 20) during a practice session. (Photo by Daily Union) BELOW: Jose Davis gets ready to go down field to make the tackle, while Mark Reno gets set to punt the ball. (Photo by Gannon) A? ABOVE: John Marshall ( 70) spots Brenda Riley in the crowd during the Blue Valley game. (Photo by Gannon) Football 37 The Wishbone RIGHT: Jim Keating ( 50) fires off the line as the rest of the line gets ready to charge the Luckey defense. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW: Coach Doll thoroughly chews out one of his lineman for not making a good block. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Grant Collins dives for extra yardage in the first half of the Homecom- ing game. Grant achieved Honorable Men- tion All-State for his superior play as line- backer. ABOVE: Members of the football squad. TOP ROW': Coach McKee, Coach Doll, Larry Turk. 2nd ROW: Phil Mudd, Ray Hulett, Jose Davis, Grant Collins, Bill Roberts. 3rd ROW: John Marshall, Bob Hall, Sam Niemczyk. Jeff Keating. Mark Reno. 4th ROW: Al Hofmeister, Pat Herron, Chris Hulett, Jim Keating, Ronnie Bourque. 5th ROW: John Boiler, Carl McNamara, Rob Charland. and Brian Murphv. NOT PICTURED: Joe Mattingly and Mike Hall. (Photo bv Crov) 38 Football The '4-4 ABOVE: Coach McKee shouts instructions to his offensive team during the White City game. He directed the team to a tight loss (13-0) against the Huskies, who earned t playoff-berth. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW: Grant Collins ( 32) scoots around the right end in an attempt to avoid three would-be tacklers. (Photo by Daily Union) Football 39 United We Stand . . . . The 1979 year proved to be a rebuilding one for the St. Xavier Volleyball team. Twenty-four girls comprised the team. All four returning junior lettermen found a position on the varsity squad; they were Jolita Martinez, Beatrice Perkins, Jeanette Erichsen, and Mary Liz Deppish. Beatrice Per- kins won an All-Tourney team medal at the Herrington Invita- tional, but due to violations of the school handbook and team codes, Beatrice was not allowed to finish the season. “Competition in and out of the league was stiff,” remarked Mrs. Ptacek, the head coach. “New skills and new techniques were added to this year’s game. Speca- tors saw daring acts such as the reception of serves being set, spiked, and blocked. The varsity squad has been complimented by outside coaches and officials many times for their excellent serving ability. The entire squad averaged 90 percent serves with Jeanette Erichsen and Mary Liz Deppish serving 95% to 100% per game. The Volleyball team suffered many conflicts which affected their play on the court. But as the season went on, the girls concen- trated, more and more, on working out their problems and keeping their minds on volleyball. Again as before, Coach Ptacek and her assistant, Coach Angell, came to the girls’ rescue. ABOVE RIGHT: Designated hitter Marie Fiffe receives a set from senior, Wanda Witherspoon and successfully spikes it over the net. (Photo by Gannon) Both squads learned many valu- able lessons during the season. One thing they learned is that “‘Team’ isn’t spelled with an T, it is spelled with an ‘E’.” And prob- ably one of the most important sayings, “We are not here to judge one another, but to accept each other and join together (whatever our differences) to achieve a com- mon goal.” Even though the Volleyball sea- son ended early, it didn’t mean that the girls were losers, because they were winners in their hearts. Both players, and greatly needed spectators displayed their spirit and sportsmanship, whether or not the score was in our favor. BELOW: During the year some of the girls adopted sayings from teammates. As Jeanette Erichsen begins her serve, the bench shouts “Dig It Jeanette . (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Senior Wanda W'itherspoon makes an attempt to return a hard driven spike, while her teammates prepare to aid her. (Photo by Deppish) 40 Volleyball . . . Divided We Fall. BELOW: Preparation for a game is vital; players must be psyched up, but not psyched out. Here the varsity players, lead by Coach Ptacek, demonstrate their coordination by doing a muscle-building exercise, catagories, before charging onto the court ready to play. (Photo by Croy) BELOW: Congratulating a player for a good serve is very important, because, “If a team can’t serve, a team can’t score.” Micky McGuire congratulates Mary Deppish after acing a serve. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Mr. Reno watches the line, while Beatrice Perkins prepares for a hard power serve. (Photo by Gan- non) Volleyball 41 Bump, Set, Spike It BELOW: Awaiting a serve from their teammate, Cathy Tomandl and Mary Farlow position themselves for the ball’s return. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW: Mary Boiler attempts a cross- court set, as Jo Martinez and Ann Turk prepare to assist. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: Junior Varsity players express their happiness after winning a match against the ABOVE: Valerie Morse displays good White City Huskies at the first of the year. The girls were often commended for having form as she sets the ball for designated improved so much during the course of the season. (Photo by Gannon) spiker Mary Boiler. (Photo by Croy) 42 Volleyball That's The Way We Like It. BELOW: The 1979 Volleyball Team. (Varsity players are in light uniforms, .Junior Varsity in the dark uniforms.) TOP HOW: Brenda Riley, Jolita Martinez, Jeanette Erichsen, Marie Fiffe, Mary Boiler, Micky McGuire. 2nd HOW: Coach Angell, Coach Ptacek, W'anda Witherspoon, Gina Bantugan, Ann Turk. Mary Liz Deppish, Valerie Morse, Manager - Tricia Tomandl. 3rd ROW: Laura Hackley, Cathy Tomandl, Marcia Dresden, Cindy McGuire, Betty Crotzer, Mary Farlow, Melanie Griffin. 4th ROW: Vickie Crawford, Desaree Parker, Carol Kohlrus, Terry Mays, Kim Charowhas, Lisa Deppish. (Photo by Croy) St. X’s Score 15-15 Wakefield Opponent’s Score 10- 1 8- 9 Clifton 15-15 13- 9 Luckey 15-15 15-15 White City 11- 8 15-15 White City 7-11 3- 3 Blue Valley 15-15 8-10 Blue Valley 15-15 12- 9 St. George 15-15 4-11. St. George 15-15 7- 8 Hope 15-15 2- 4 Ell-Saline 15-15 10- 4 Sacred Heart 15-15 9-13 Junction City 15-15 13- 5 White City 15-15 2- 1 Luckey 15-15 2-11 Luckey 15-15 11-15-12 St. George 15-10-15 15-15 Blue Valley 12-11 9-15-13 St. George 15- 4-15 ABOVE: Junior Varsity players pre- pare to return a hard driven serve from their opponent. (Photo by Deppish) Volleyball 43 Effort: Exertion Of Power The 1979-80 boys basketball season started out with a new head coach, Mr. John Doll. Coach Doll replaced Mr. Diekmann who had coached the boys team for three years. Mr. Doll is a graduate of St. Mary’s of the Plains in Dodge City, Ks. He played basket- ball for two years, but due to in- juries was unable to continue, and instead student-coached for them. Besides being coach for the senior high boys, he also coached the ju- nior high boys. Many people would have thought of the team as being one with experience with five seniors on the team. But there was one problem: one of them had never been out before, the second had never played with the rest of the team, and the third had seen very limited action on a varsity team. But under the leadership of the two returning senior lettermen, the team provided a very exciting season. Besides being composed of just five seniors, the squad includ- ed five juniors, ten sophomores, and six freshmen. During the course of the season, action was seen by the juniors and frequently by the sophomores. This year’s team was happy to have two new transfer students come into play and start for the team. The two new members were Alfred Jackson and Todd Winn. Alfred came to St. Xaviers from Plaquemine, Louisiana, and Todd from the Junction City Junior High. In the last game of the regular season the Rams met their arch- rivals, the Luckey Cardinals (Tournament Champions). The Rams came out fired up and never cooled down, beating Luckey 55- 52. The junior varsity which was coached by Mr. Matt McKee, had a very good season. Their games were filled with excitement and surprises, like seeing Bob Hall take one of his many half-court shots and Sam Niemczyk crashing to the boards for a rebound. The highlights of the season came after the Christmas break. The Rams finished third in the Junior Varsi- ty League Tournament. Val El- liott lead the Rams both nights, scoring 25 points in the first con- test and 12 in the next. That same week during the Hope game, they were down by 30 at the half, but came back to win by two points in overtime. BELOW: Alfred Jackson gets set to bring the ball up court during the White City game. This was Alfred's first game of the season after having to sit out the first half of the season due to nelligibility from transferring from out if state. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW: First year coach John Doll shouts out praise to the varsity, as the rest of the team and statisticians follow the Wakefield game. (Photo by Gannon) 44 Basketbal! Both Physical And BELOW: Boys’ basketball team. TOP ROW: Jeff Keating, Todd Winn, John Marshall, Lloyd Parker, Jim Keating, and Joe Mattingly. 2nd ROW: Ray Hulett, Bill Roberts, Alfred Jackson, Grant Collins, Val Elliott, and Sam Neimczyk. 3rd ROW: Jose Davis, Mark Reno, Chris Hulett, Larry Turk, Deryl White, Carl McNamara, and Jerry Frakes (Mgr.). (Photo St.X Opp. Nov. 30 St. Xaviers vs White City 50 52 (home) Dec. 4 St. Xaviers vs Ell-Saline 47 58 (home) Dec. 7 St. Xaviers vs Blue Valley 58 48 (home) Dec. 11 St. Xaviers vs St. George 74 76 (away) Dec. 14 St. Xaviers vs Hope 55 63 (home) Dec. 18 St. Xaviers vs Westmoreland 49 47 (away) Jan. 4 St. Xaviers vs Wakefield 53 52 (home) Jan. 11 St. Xaviers vs Luckey 33 53 (away) Jan. 15 St. Xaviers vs White City 45 48 (away) Jan. 18 St. Xaviers vs Blue Valley 52 47 (away) Jan. 22 St. Xaviers vs St. George 46 52 (home) Feb. 29 St. Xaviers vs St. George 55 57 (home) Feb. 1 St. Xaviers vs Hope 50 87 (away) Feb. 5 St. Xaviers vs Westmoreland 44 46 (home) Feb. 8 St. Xaviers vs Wakefield 54 63 (away) Feb. 15 St. Xaviers vs Luckey 55 52 (home) tournament game overtime games Men tal BELOW: Senior guard, Ray Hulett ( 14), pulls up to take a shot during the first quarter of the League tournament against St. George Trojans. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Carl McNamara stops and looks for the open man as Wakefield defenders surround him during a “C” team game. (Photo by Crawford) Basketball 45 Intensity: Degree Of Force, BELOW: Lloyd Parker ( 25) scores two of the 39 points he had for the night. (Photo by Deppish) BELOW: W’ith a new head coach, John Doll, many different things were instituted into the boys’ basketball program. Under their warmups, varsity players wore a jersey- type shirt with their name and number printed on the back. Here, during the pre-game warmup, the Rams run at full speed and slide on their stomachs at half court to psych out the opponents. (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: The Rams prepare to crash in for the rebound as Jeff Keating prepares to shoot ABOVE: Todd Winn ( 12) skies for a at the free-throw line during the first quarter of the Ell-Saline game. (Photo by Deppish) rebound during the Ell-Saline game, while Orant Collins and Lloyd Parker come to assist him on the rebound. (Photo by Deppish) 46 Basketball Strength And Energy BELOW: Todd Winn ( 43) takes a jump BELOW: Grant Collins ( 43) shoots for shot during the Ell-Saline junior varsity two points of the ten he scored during the game. (Photo by Deppish) White City game. (Photo by Deppish) BELOW: Surrounded by Cardinal de- fenders, Grant Collins ( 43) tries to tip the jump ball to another Ram player to start the fourth quarter of the Ell-Sa- line game. (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: On the Ram defense. Bill Roberts ( 13), Llyod Parker ( 25) and Jeff Keating react to the pass of 30 of Ell-Saline during the second quarter, when the Rams staged a great come back to pull past the Cardinals for a four point lead. But the Ram come back did not hold up; the Cardinals won 59-42. (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: Grant Collins ( 43) puts up a shot during the St. George game, as Jeff Keating ( 33) and Todd Winn ( 12) crash the boards for the rebound. (Photo by Deppish) Basket bal 1 47 Skinned Knees And Bruised The 1979 girls basketball team was composed of six fresh- men, five sophomores, and six juniors. Surprisingly enough the team saw no seniors this year. The girls were coached by Mr. Diekmann and Mrs. Pta- cek. The team manager, Carol Kohlrus, proved to be very de- voted to her job, especially by getting up to join the other girls for six o’clock morning practice. Being the oldest and most ex- perienced on the team, the ju- niors were responsible for lead- ing the squad. They were the majority of the starting line-up with the exceptions of sopho- more Micky McGuire and her sister, freshman Cindy McGuire. Unlike last year, it took the Rams five games before the score finally read in their favor. After their first win against the Wakefield Bombers, the girls kept up a winning streak for the next three consecutive games. The Rams streak was broken by Blue Valley Rams, the team that eventually prevailed over the Xavier Rams to knock them out in the first round of play during League Tournament. All through the season the Rams suffered many injuries which made a big difference in the way they played. There were sprained ankles, torn car- tilage in knees, chunks out of fingers, and one of the lesser in- juries, blisters on the feet. Beatrice Perkins, a 5’8” ju- nior, lead the Rams in scoring this year. She broke Sophie Brawner’s record of 26 points in a game to set the new record to a high of thirty-one points. BELOW: Rams’ Micky McOuire ( 34) faces off to look for an open teammate, while opposing players crowd around. (Photo by Croy' BELOW: Freshman Cindy McGuire gets off the floor to block a shot from the Wakefield opponent. (Photo by Crawford) ABOVE: The 1979-80 Girls’ Basketball members. TOP ROW: Mary Boiler, “Jolita Martinez, Lisa Majerus, “Micky McGuire, “Marie Fiffe, Jeanette Erichsen, Mary Deppish, “Beatrice Perkins. 2nd ROW: Cathy Tomandl, Desaree Parker, “Cindy McGuire, Marcia Dresden, Diana Hebert, Arlene Hall. 3rd ROW: Melanie Griffin, Colleen Walsh, Denise Aleck. “Denotes Varsity Starter. (Photo by Daily Union) 48 Basketball Pride . . . BELOW: With less than a quarter to go before the half, the Rams strive to keep the lead, and NO fouls. (Photo by Col- lins) ABOVE: After making “Athlete of the Week” for three consecutive weeks, 5’8” junior Beatrice Perkins tallies up two more points for her 22 point average. (Photo by Deppish) RIGHT: Coach Diekmann finishes his last minute lecture to the players, while Blue Valley patiently waits for the Rams to come out for the tipoff. (Photo by Crawford) We Keep Movin' On St. X OPP. I Nov. 30 St. Xaviers vs White City 38 42 (home) Dec. 4 St. Xaviers vs Ell-Saline 35 34 (home) Dec. 7 St. Xaviers vs Blue Valley 20 36 (home) Dec. 11 St. Xaviers vs St. George 34 41 (away) Dec. 14 St. Xaviers vs Hope 32 63 (home) Dec. 18 St. Xaviers vs Westmoreland 47 57 (away) Jan. 4 St. Xaviers vs Wakefield 42 21 (home) Jan. 11 St. Xaviers vs Luckey 32 27 (away) Jan. 15 St. Xaviers vs White City 38 34 (away) Jan. 18 St. Xaviers vs Blue Valley 29 47 (away) Jan. 22 St. Xaviers vs Blue Valley 26 39 (home) •Jan. 29 St. Xaviers vs St. George 43 39 (home) Feb. 1 St. Xaviers vs Hope 41 66 (away) Feb. 5 St. Xaviers vs Westmoreland 42 53 (home) Feb 8 St. Xaviers vs Wakefield 35 27 (away) Feb. 15 St. Xaviers vs Luckey 48 54 (home) •tournament game Basketball 49 What Really Counts Is . . . . ABOVE: The Rams had a low percent- age for freethrowing, but strove to im- prove. Mary Deppish stands calmly at the line to sink the ball. (Photo by Croy) 50 Basketball ABOVE: It appears to be a contest of who has the most spirit. Following the announce- ment of the five starters, the rest of the team runs onto the court for the traditional cheer and huddle to review last minute game plans. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: The Huskies were the Rams’ opening opponents for the year. Although the Rams fell to the Huskies, there were many outstanding performances. Here, Beatrice Perkins shoots for two. (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Under the leadership of Coach Ptacek, the Jr. Varsity girls learn to work together. Here, Jr. Rams strug- gle to keep the ball in bounds. (Photo by Crawford) . . . How You Play The Game! BELOW: Junior Varsity players seem to be thoroughly engrossed in a pep talk from Coach Ptacek. (Photo by Deppish) ABOVE: Jeanette Erichsen explodes from the ground as she takes the ball up for an easy two-pointer. (Photo by Croy) LEFT: Jolita Martinez demonstrates her “reaching over the back” fouling technique. Micky McGuire waits for the chance to move in. (Photo by Crawford) Basketball 51 Over The Hills And . . . . This year at St. Xaviers, history was made in sports. St. Xaviers had its first Cross Country team, coached by Mr. Gary Bryant and Mr. Roger Diekmann. The team was composed of two freshmen, two sophomores and one senior. They were Kevin Bryant, Charles Carter, Brenda Carter, Annette Diaz and Danny Kippes. Annette Diaz started the season, but due to illness she was unable to compete. The team competed in many meets: St. Mary’s, Chapman, Mis- sion Valley, Riley County, Council Grove, Lake Wabunsee and the Regionals. In the Lake Wabunsee meet Kevin Bryant and Danny Kippes finished second and third, respectively, in a large field of runners. Kevin placed 11th at the Regional meet, just missing the qualifying mark for State. He now owns the school record for the 2- mile cross country run with an im- pressive time of 11 minutes and 11 seconds. Coach Diekmann’s comments on the season were very enthusias- tic. According to him, “It gave some people a chance to explore long distance running, and al- lowed them to achieve the feel for the sport. As I look back on the season it was one what was a very progressive and learning exper- ience for the coaches and the run ners alike. With two freshmen boys on the team, it looks like a good start for the years to come in Cross Country.” RIGHT: “Over the hills and through woods” goes Danny Kippes as he pours it on during the Chapman meet. (Photo by Croy) FAR RIGHT: Kevin Bryant finishes a hard and grueling race as he places 4th out of a large field of runners. (Photo by Croy) BELOW: Cross Country team members Charles Carter, Kevin Bryant and Danny Kippes walk back to Coach Bryant to talk about the rugged race at Chapman. (Photo by Croy) 52 Cross Country ncouwr The end of the decade has seen many changes in the relationships among teachers and stu- dents. Because there are younger lay teachers at St. X. and most of the sisters have “kicked the habit”, there is a more friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the class room. Despite obvious differences, Sr. Mary and Lloyd Parker are still good friends. (Photo by Deppish) Peter Charowhas Mike Cimino Vickie Crawford Betty Crotzer Kevin Bryant Natalie Cepeda Rob Charland Denise Aleck Gina Bantugan Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Marcia Dresden Andy Forsyth Bill Gates Laura Hackley Arlene Hall Mike Hall Diana Hebert Cindy McGuire Carl McNamara Frank Meister 54 Fresh men The class of ’83 participated in many activities throughout the year. It all started with the spring of ’79 cheerleading try- outs when three freshmen girls, Gina Bantugan, Valerie Morse and Lisa Deppish made the squad. Ever since then the fresh- man class has taken every oppor- tunity they could to better them- selves. Vickie Crawford and Col- leen Walsh were the only fresh- men on the Yearbook staff. Cho- rus, a new course offered at St. Xaviers, had nine freshmen par- ticipants. The freshman class began the year with $76.00 from their eighth grade treasury and added to that with the sale of fruit cakes just before Christmas. Sports seemed to be a must with the freshmen. Five of the boys were out for football, coached by Mr. McKee. Cross Country, new to St. Xaviers, also had two freshmen, Kevin Bryant and Charles Carter. Volleyball caught the interest of many freshman girls, with two of them making the varsity team. Six girls and five boys went out for basketball, and many freshmen also enjoyed participating in the track and field events in the spring. ABOVE: Class Officers. TOP ROW: Sponsor • Mrs. Schaffer, Treasurer ■ Kevin Bryant, Secretary - Cindy McGuire, Sponsor - Mrs. Moloney. BOTTOM ROW1: President - Colleen W alsh, Vice-President - Laura Hackley. (Photo by Croy) RIGHT: The freshmen have chicken fights at their retreat. (Photo by Craw- ford) Valerie Morse Brian Murphy Steve Schmutz Larry Schoendaller Lisa Thomas NOT PICTURED: John Boiler Charles Carter Lisa Deppish Freshmen 55 Debbie Cimino Annette Diaz Robert Dresden Val Elliott Mary Farlow Jeff Gannon Melanie Griffin Brian Harris Barbara Hartung Fat Herron Ronnie Bourque Helena Bravi Brenda Carter Kim Charowhas Carol Kohlrus Dorine Lincoln Jim Lowrey Lisa Majerus Terry Mays Sophomores Sophomores Soph Albert Hofmeister Chris Hulett Jim Keating Steve King Ronald Kinser 56 Sophomores The 1979-80 school year proved to be prosperous for the sopho- mores. Carrying out tradition from previous years, they sold magazine subscriptions. They made a profit of over $900.00, the largest amount made from any project in the last 10 years at St. Xaviers. The top salesmen were Tim Watts with 36 orders, Christine Michaelis with 20, Rodney Schmutz with 14, and Micky McGuire and Mary Farlow with 13. The sophomore class was the largest class, with 40 members. There were 12 new students which not only increased their size but also their spirit. It seemed that the sports, clubs and classes were dominated by sophomores. There were eight sophomores on the vol- leyball team, one of which was or the varsity. There were seven sophomore starters on the football squad. Cross Country was new to St. Xaviers this year. It included two sophomores. The class attended a retreat at Chapman which was conducted by the Rev. Mark Berland, pastor of Hope Catholic Church. It was a very inspiring day. The sophomores proved that a large class can pull together and have the unity and togetherness that a small class has. They took advantage of everything that was offered to them and did well in all of them. This was definitely not a slow year for them. Sister Mary, a class sponsor said, “I’m very proud of them for their work on the magazine sales.” Mr. McKee is quoted for saying “They are a class of pride and have a will to work.” Sophomore class officers. TOP ROW: Vice-President Albert Hofmeister. Treasurer - Debbie Cimino, President - Bill Roberts, Secretary - Val Elliott. Class sponsors - Mr. McKee and Sister Mary. (Photo by Croy.) Jackie Timmons Cathy Tomandl Tim Watts Todd Winn Micky McGuire Christine Michaelis Debra Olson Desaree Parker Khrislie Pate Mark Reno Bill Roberts Rodney Schmutz Eric Spittles Mike Sullivan NOT PICTURED: Sam Niemczyk Mark Archer Sophomores 57 Marie Fiffe Patty Folwell Jane Garza Bob Hall Kim Henry Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Jeff Keating Jolita Martinez Joe Mattingly Phil Mudd Beatrice Perkins NOT PICTURED: Scott Pollock Scott Powell Yvonne Quinton Brenda Riley Tricia Tomandl 58 Juniors Although the juniors were the smallest class in the high school, they were by no means the least active. For their minor money making project they collected alu- minum cans for recycling and then sold blue and gold stocking caps at the home basketball games. With the money they made in their freshman and sophomore years, added to the money they made this year, the juniors were ready to give an outstanding prom. There was much controver- sy over the details of the prom, but it was finally decided to have a banquet and a dinner at the Junc- tion City Country Club on April 18. The juniors were also very ac- tive in sports. All five of the ju- niors on the football team were starters. There were also five ju- niors on the boys basketball team. The junior girls lead the way in volleyball and basketball with seven girls out for volleyball and six out for basketball. All of them made the varsity teams. There were accomplishments shown outside the athletic depart- ments as well. Jeanette Erichsen was editor of the yearbook; Yvonne Quinton was the only ju- nior officer in STUCO; Jose Davis was FHA vice-president. Tricia Tomandl and Jeff Keating scored extremely high on the National Merit Test, and at the Kansas State Expo Fair, Mary Boiler competed on the first place judg- ing team and won third in the state individually. Along with their sports activi- ties and schoolwork some juniors worked at various businesses, ranging from grocery stores to the animal shelter. A new teacher this year, Mrs. Opat, commented, “They all pos- sess individuality — some may be rowdy at times, yet, they are re- spectful and know when to get down to business. An interesting group of young people — The class of ’81!” Miss Satterlee, who has been with the juniors since eighth grade, said, “I’ve seen a lot of growth and maturity in them. They enjoy each other and work well together.” BELOW: Junior class officers. TOP ROW: President - Brenda Riley. 2nd ROW: Sponsors - Mrs. Opat and Miss Satterlee. BOTTOM ROW: Secretary - Jolita Martinez; Vice-President - Jean- ette Erichsen; Treasurer - Jeff Keating. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: Brenda Riley shows her true intelligence after an hour of chemistry. (Photo by Croy) Juniors 59 Germaine Hepburn Geoffrey Houser Ray Hulett Alfred Jackson Danny Kippes Randy Lussier Seniors 61 The senior class was one of distinctive character. A unique blend of 24 students composed the class of ’80. Included in the group was a multitude of per- sonalities, lifestyles and ideas. It has been said that among unity is diversity; whoever said that must have had this class in mind. They had everything from the luxurious “Lincoln” to the prized “putty mobile.” The seniors came from all walks of life, from five pioneers to an “uncle” from Louisiana. The group has been known to come up with 100 suggestions and get no results. These and other things of this nature will be re- membered by the class as they go their separate ways to apply the development of various skills attained through twelve hard years of practice. These 24 people are the finished pro- ducts of undying patience on the part of several teachers, for they were not a very quiet group. The class was small but proved to be mighty as they ranted and raved through the halls of this school for their last time. As sure as Sister Ann can conjugate a verb, the senior class let their views be heard! Although many students were busy holding down jobs, individual talent among several members of the class was quite impressive. The class also con- tained several of the school’s most prolific athletes whose abilities were recognized across the state. As they leave, with all this in mind, the seniors will always be remembered as the class that bowed down at the beginning of a new decade ... the 1980’s. BELOW: Caro Riley cleans up after the Pep Club banquet. (Photo by Gannon) Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors ABOVE. Wanda Witherspoon takes ABOVE: Peter Bravi, Tommy Roberts Father Frank’s lecture on the history of notes as Greg Robinett and Geoff Houser and Debbie Hall pay close attention to the Church. (Photo by Collins) focus their attention on daydreaming. They are all students of third hour reli- gion. (Photo by Collins) 64 Seniors BELOW: Lynn Griffin, Alfred Jackson, and Bettina Michaelis take part in Ac- counting. The class was offered only to seniors under the instruction of Mrs. Opat. These students learned such things as how to handle credits and debits. They also learned the basics of figuring income tax. (Photo by Collins) BELOW: Ann Turk and Lynn Griffin discuss world politics, and Judy Morse catches up on her report on a popular president at the end of Mr. McKee’s Government class. (Photo by Collins) ABOVE: Stephanie Pollock eyes the cam- era while taking a tax quiz. (Photo by Col- lins) ABOVE: Danny Kippes, John Gan- non, Katy McGuire and Sr. Ann pay attention to a Literature report given by one of the first hour English stu- dents. The students made several re- ports on topics such as poetry and composition. (Photo by Collins) Seniors 65 Senior Achievements HR A VI. PETER: Track 1.3; Emporia Tests 1. COLLINS, ('.RANT: FB 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 ; BB 1.’2.3 .4 ; Track 1 .2 3 .4 ; All-league FB 4; All-State Hon Men FB 4; All-Area FB 3; CYO 4; STUCO 1,2.3,4; Class Officer 1.2.3; Boys State 3; Emporia Tests 1,2,3; Year- l ook 2,3,4; Who's Who 3,4; Ram’s Report 3.4. Honor Roll 1,3,4. DIETRICH. KELLY: VB 1. 3 ; CYO 1,3; Pep Club 1; STUCO I; Class Officer 1. C.ANNON, JOHN: Track 3; CYO 3,4; Class Officer 3; Yearbook 3. « GRIFFIN, LYNN: VB 1,2; CYO 1,2,3,4; FHA 1.2.3; Pep Club 1,2,3.4; Class Officer 2,3; Yearbook 3; Who’s Who 3; Honor Roll 3. HALL. DEBBIE: Track 2; FHA 2,3; Pep Club 3.4; STUCO 3,4; Class Officer 4; Em- poria Tests 3; Who’s Who 3; Honor Roll 2.3.4. HEPBURN, GERMAINE: Track 1; CYO 3; Pep Club 3. HOUSER, GEOFFREY: Pioneer HU LETT. RAYMOND: FB 4 ; BB 4 . KIPPES. DANNY: BB 1.2.3.4 ; Track 1,3,4 ; Cross-Country 4 ; Class Officer 4; Boys State 3; Emporia Tests 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; W’ho’s Who 3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Pioneer. LUSSIER. RANDY: SXHS 2,3,4. McGUIRE. KATY: VB 1; BB 1.2.; Track 1; CYO 1,2,3; FHA 1.2; Pep Club 1.2. MICHAELIS, BETTINA: Track 3; CYO 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; STUCO 4; Girls State 3, Emporia Tests 3; Honor Society 3,4; Voice of Democracy runner-up 3,4; Honor Roll 2,3.4. MIKA. ELAINE: VB 1; BB 2.3; CYO 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading 3; STUCO 4; Class Officer 1.2.3.4; Honor Roll 1,2,3; Emporia Tests 1,2,3,4. MORSE, JUDY: VB 1.2,3; Track 1 ; Pep Club 1,2; Cheerleading 2. NELSON. AUDREY: SXHS 2,3.4. PARKER. LLOYD: FB 2 . BB 1.2,3 .4 ; Track 4; STUCO officer 4; Boys State 3; Emporia Tests 1.2.3,4; Who’s W’ho 3; Hon- or Roll 1.2.3,4. POLLOCK. STEPHANIE: VB 1,2.3; Track 1,2; CYO 1.2.3,4; FHA 1.2,3; Pep Club 1,2.3.4; STUCO 1.2.3.4; ('lass Officer 1.2; Yearbook 2.3; Emporia Tests 3. RILEY. CARO: BB 3; Track 3; CYO 3; Pep Club 4; Emporia Tests 3; Honor Roll 3.4. ROBERTS, TOMMY: Pioneer; Emporia Tests 1. ROBINE1T, GREG: BB I; FHA 1.3.4. TURK. ANN: VB 2.4 ; CYO 2. WITHERSPOON. WANDA: VB 4; CYO 3,4; Pep Club 3.4; Cheerleading 4; Class Officer 3; Honor Pep 4. indicates lettered Seniors COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Wanda Witherspoon, Katy McGuire, John Gannon, Judy Morse, Stephanie Pol- lock, Lynn Griffin, Alfred Jackson, Caro Riley, Bettina Michaelis, Randy Lussier, Danny Kippes. Lloyd Parker, Elaine Mika, Kelly Dietrich, Peter Bravi, Ray Hulett, Grant Collins, Greg Robinett, Audrey Nel- son, Geoffrey Houser, Germaine Hepburn, and Tommy Roberts. Not Pictured: Ann Turk, and Debbie Hall. (Photo by Croy) 66 Seniors . . . After All These Years . . . Yes, they are still the same. As the group of pioneers thought about the days of long ago, they talked of the many changes they had encountered over the 2,160 days or 12 years the group had spent here. They recalled the transition from grade school to Jr. High as be- ing a big step, not to mention the move into the final four years of their secondary educa- tion in becoming a freshman. The five also enjoyed the school’s atmosphere, which has pretty much remained the same. RIGHT: Pioneers. Geoffrey Houser, Danny Kippes, Elaine Mika, Tommy Roberts, and Katy McGuire. (Photo by Croy) Seniors 67 Last Will And Testament We, the 1980 Senior class, recently of St. Xaviers High School, of the city of Junction City, and the state of Kansas, being for the most part of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will And Testa- ment. Personal Bequests PETER BRAVI: Wills his Produce Section to anyone fruity enough to take it. GRANT COLLINS: Wills his ex-girlfriends to Ronnie Bourque and Mark Archer for they are in desperate need of somebody. He also wills his jumping ability to Lisa Majerus and his ego to Mary Boiler. KELLY DIETRICH: Wills her nose to Todd Winn. JOHN GANNON: Wills his two pairs of dirty blue jeans to Val Elliott and his “holy” tennis shoes to Sr. Frederic. LYNN GRIFFIN: Wills her pink shirts and her saddle shoes to Brenda Riley. DEBBIE HALL: Wills her Presidency to any upcoming senior who is crazy enough to accept such a thing. GEOFFREY HOUSER: Wills all of his great school lunches to Deryl White. GERMAINE HEPBURN: Wills all her dirty books and letters to Kim Henry to go along with hers. RAY HULETT: Wills his thinness and football skills to A1 and Sam. ALFRED JACKSON: Wills his nice rags to all the ladies of St. Xaviers. DANNY KIPPES: Wills all his track and long-distance events and cross-country races to Kevin Bryant. RANDY LUSSIER: Wills his ability to feel that “ignorance is bliss” to Brian Harris. KATY McGUIRE: Wills her intelligence to Tricia Timandl. BETTINA MICHAELIS: Wills her seat in calculus to anyone who can get past Miss Satterlee’s advanced math class their junior year. ELAINE MIKA: Wills her remaining cans of hairspray to Marie Fiffe. JUDY MORSE: Wills all of her weekly current events to Beatrice Perkins. AUDREY NELSON: Wills her remaining guys and P.R’s to Jane Garza. “QUE PASA!” LLOYD PARKER: Wills Jeanette to anybody (or anything) that will accept her. He also wills his misfortunes with the faculty and student body (also his great body) to someone with the gusto take it. STEPHANIE POLLOCK: Wills her I.D. to Betty Crotzer to get into Dark Horse. CARO RILEY: Wills her physics notes and tests to the junior chemistry class. Good Luck! TOMMY ROBERTS: Wills his calm, reserved personality and quiet mouth to Brenda Carter. GREG ROBINETT: Wills his driving ability to anyone who can handle them. ANN TURK: Wills her graduating credits to Phil Mudd. WANDA WITHERSPOON: Wills her clothes to Valerie Morse, and to Betty Crotzer she wills some of her shortness. 68 Seniors HCTIVITIE5 own ' er l c sure has changed considerably grfer the last d1 — or has it? Presently at St. Xaviers we have FHA, CYO, Club and STUCO. The idea behind each of clubs is still generally.-the same. In past lyears we had all of thogfc clibs plus a French Club, FTA (Future Teacnftr| of America) and Future Business Leaders of America. With girls becoming mork active in sports and other activities organizations such as Pep Club have suffered. Many meimt . rs findit diffi- cult to divide tfcejr time. Whb knows — maybe it’s time for a co-ed Pep Club!? fcFHAspot ors a Christmas party for pre- sto dv Croy) H if] poolers. («■ CYO: Moving And Growine CYO’s first meeting began with the election of officers. During the year, CYO sponsored a Spring Dance and a hayrack ride. As a group, they attended movies, cleaned up Milford Lake, planned special masses, and were active in the CYO Bowling Tournaments and the Basketball Playoffs. They were also a big help to the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive. All proceeds from the drive went to the aid of retarded children. The Diocesan CYO convention was held in Salina on the weekend of November 17-18. Nineteen peo- ple from Junction City participat- ed. Bob and Terry Wahle and Phil and Jolene Vega were again the ABOVE: CYO members. TOP ROW: Jolita Mar- tinez, Elaine Mika, Lynn Griffin, John Gannon, Grant Collins, Bettina Michaelis, Stephanie Pol- lock, Beatrice Perkins, Wanda Witherspoon. and Brenda Riley. 2nd ROW: Phil Mudd, John Mar- shall, Steve DePew. Yvonne Quinton, Jose Oavis, Mark Reno, Val Elliott, Ronnie Bourque. 3rd ROW': Christine Michaelis, Brenda Carter, Cathy Tomandl, Jeff Gannon, and Ronnie Bourque. 4th ROW: Deryl White, Betty Crotzer, Marcia Dres- den, Cindy McGuire, Gina Bantugan, Laura Hackley, Valerie Morse, Todd Croy and Melanie Griffin. (Photo by Croy) sponsors. They attended all meet- ings as well as the CYO conven- tion. This was the Vegas’ second year and the Wahles’ fifth, as sponsors. RIGHT: Phil Vega, Bob Wahle, Jolene Vega and Terry Wahle try to control the noisy group at the first CYO meeting while Lynn Griffin patiently looks on. (Photo by Deppish) BELOW: John Marshall checks to see if he has on his plain pocket jeans for the meet- ings during the CYO convention. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: Grant Collins listens intently to ABOVE: Vice-President - Beatrice Perkins, See- the conversation going on in his motel retary - Elaine Mika. President - Lynn Griffin, room at CYO convention. (Photo by Gan- and Treasurer - John Gannon. (Photo bv Croy) non) 70 CYO Parliamen tary Procedure 1979 Student Council consisted of three seniors and one junior. Voted as President was Bettina Michaelis, Vice-President - Grant Collins, Secretary - Lloyd Parker, Treasurer - Yvonne Quinton. At the beginning of the year STUCO sponsored a get-aquaint- ed dance, and members of STUCO welcomed all new students to the school. At the first assembly of the year they created a rain storm to show the need for cooperation and unity. Class cleanup was another project in which STUCO excelled. The purpose was for students to help in the beautification of school grounds. LEFT: Brenda Carter faithfully cleans up after a STUCO Dance. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW: Student Council representatives. TOP ROW: Sponsor - Sister F'rederic. Yvonne Quinton. Debbie Cimino. Brenda Riley, Jeff Gannon, Larry Turk. Debbie Hall, Sponsor - Mrs. Moloney, and Me- lanie Griffin. 2nd ROW: Jeanette F'richsen, Marie Fiffe, Elaine Mika, Todd Croy, and Bill Roberts. 3rd ROW: Colleen Walsh, Gina Bantugan, Stephanie Pollock, Grant Collins, Bettina Michaelis, Alfred Jackson, and Lynn Griffin. (Photo by Crawford) STUCO planned a work sched- ule for major and minor money- making projects for all the classes and organizations. This schedule was not only for the 1979-80 school year but for the 1980-81 term also. In the spring STUCO sponsored a student exchange program in which students from other schools in Western Kansas and out of state came to St. Xaviers to see what a parochial school was like. Students from St. Xaviers also at- tended their schools. .aBOVE: STUCO Officers. President - Bet- tina Michaelis, Treasurer - Yvonne Quin- ton, Vice-President - Orant Collins, Secre- tary - Lloyd Parker. (Photo by Crawford) ABOVE: John Marshall and Jeff Keating play camera shy at the STUCO Thanksgiv- ing Dance. (Photo by Gannon) STUCO 71 Old Things Never Die - They Enthusiastic and organized were the perfect adjectives to de- scribe the 1980 Pep Club. Under the leadership of the sponsors Mrs. Ptacek and Mrs. Schaffer and the officers, President - Elaine Mike, Vice-President - Ma- rie Fiffe, Secretary - Jeanette Erichsen, and Treasurer - Carol Kohlrus, Pep Club stood behind all organized sport teams and cheered them on to do their very best. Sign making parties showed their enthusiasm, and they coop- erated with the cheerleaders in doing skits for the pep rallies. This was the first year in St. Xaviers history that there had ever been three freshman cheer- leaders, Lisa Deppish, Valerie Morse and Gina Bantugan. Pep Club had a few problems getting started but once they got rolling they never stopped. They headed off the year with the orga- nization of the 1980 Homecoming. They sponsored the traditional banquet for football and volleyb- lal players, and on September 22nd, during halftime of the Blue Valley game, Elaine Mike was crowned the 1980 Homecoming Queen. The dance held in the as- sembly room was said to be a great success. BELOW LEFT: Ronnie Bourque, John Marshall, and Joe Mattingly try to out- do the female cheerleaders at a pep ral- ly. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW: Grant Collins receives a spe- cial award from Yvonne Quinton for be- ing one of the two seniors on the foot- ball squad. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: St. Xaviers High School Cheerleaders. TOP ROW: Yvonne Quinton, 2nd ROW: Mary Boiler, Jolita Martinez, and Patty Folwell. 3rd ROW: Lisa Deppish, Wanda Wither- spoon, Gina Bantugan, and Valerie Morse. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: Pep Club officers. TOP ROW: President - Elaine Mike, Vice-Presi- dent - Marie Fiffe, Treasurer - Carol Kohlrus, 2nd ROW: Sponsor - Mrs. Schaffer, Secretary - Jeanette Erichsen, Sponsor - Mrs. Ptacek. (Photo by Croy) 72 Pep Club Just Keep Getting Stronger LEFT: Elaine Mike, Debbie Olson, and Wanda Witherspoon take time to make posters for an important basketball game. (Photo by Gannon) BELOW LEFT: St. Xaviers Pep Club cheers their team on to a victory against Blue Valley. (Photo by Deppish) BELOW: Gina Bantugan and Valerie Morse show their spirit as they attempt to get the crowd on their feet. (Photo by Gan- non) LEFT: TOP ROW: Betty Crotzer, Lvnn Griffin, Brenda Riley, Eiaine Mika. Bet- tina Michaelis, Stephanie Pollock. 2nd ROW: Kim Charowhas, Debbie Hall, Caro Riley. 3rd ROW: Mrs. Schaffer, Christine Michaelis, Brenda Carter, Arlene Hall. Diane Hebert, Debbie Cimino, Melanie Griffin. 4th ROW: Jeanette Erichsen, Ma- rie Fiffe, Cathy Tornandi, Tricia Tomandl, Desaree Parker, Carol Kohlrus, Mrs. Pta- cek. 5th ROW’: Vickie Crawford, Denise Aleck, Colleen Walsh. Mary Farlow, Terry Mays, Debra Olson. BOTTOM ROW: Pat- ty Folwell, Valerie Morse, W'anda Wither- spoon, Gina Bantugan. Yvonne Quinton, Jolita Martinez, Lisa Deppish, Mary Boiler. (Photo by Gannon) Pep Club 73 Good Keeps Getting Better The 1980 Future Homemakers of America were active, enthusias- tic, and organized. Under the lead- ership of their sponsor, Mrs. Wheeler, and the officers, Presi- dent - Debbie Cimino, Vice-Presi- dent - Jose Davis, Secretary - Mary Farlow, and Treasurer - Jackie Timmons, FHA recruited 20 active members. For a money making project they sold breakfast during the basketball season and in the spring had a sale for t-shirts with the names of every person in the school on them. They held a Halloween pre- school party and also a Christmas one. They donated toys to the Kansas Neurological Institute in December for Christmas presents. In the spring they began a pro- gram which taught nutrition to the grade school students. BELOW: Future Homemakers of America. TOP ROW: Terry Mays, Deryl White, Barbara Hartung, Helena Bravi, Debbie Cimino, Jane Garza, Jose Davis, and Carl McNamara. 2nd ROWr: Diana Hebert, Desaree Parker, Jackie Timmons, Mary Farlow, Cathy Tomandl, Gina Bantugan, and Denise Aleck. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: Pre-school children babysit for FHA members and Mrs. Wheeler during a Christmas party held in the assembly room. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE LEFT: Todd Croy enjoys the breakfast cooked every morning during basketball season. (Photo by Gannon) ABOVE: FHA officers. TOP ROW: Jackie Timmons, Debbie Cimino, Jane Garza, and Jose Davis. 2nd ROW: Mary Farlow, Den- ise Aleck, and Gina Bantugan. (Photo by Gannon) 74 FHA Advertising in yearbooks has changed consid- erably in the last decade. It has become an art with the use of graphics. Ads are not just words and slogans any more. They now pertain to the tol saying “a picture is worth a thousand words’’ and then some. 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GOOD LUCK RAMS!! c . 238-1132 1025 South Washington Ads 85 12 The Pacesetter Uptown Junction City 618 N- Washington DISTINCTIVE Feminine Fashions Coals • Sportswear Dressee • lingyte • Jewelry • Accessories PARK LAUNDRY CLEANERS, INC. 1 EAST 6TH 1501 NORTH WASHINGTON COMPLETE LAUNDRY DRY • CLEANING SERVICE CALL 238-5121 FOR FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY DEPARTMENT STORE Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Daily 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 86 Ads Sportswear by Campus, Puritan and Joel The first in High Style. Visit ... Clx f Uillage Shop) 620 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET Junction City, Kansas 66441 932 W. 6th - J.C., KS Patrons Mr. Mrs. Phillip Boyer ABC Pawn Shop O J Motor Special Edition T-Shirt Shop Yarn N' More £iim For all name brand merchandise, at MEN S WEAR 625 N. Washington Junction Cltv. Ks. Ads 87 MIDWAY USA TRAVEL SERVICE. INC. 913-238-7158 5TH WASHINGTON BONNIE LOEB Owner-Manager Happiness Success To The Class of 80 ? TRAVELERS MARKET GRANDVIEW PLAZA HAUSIE AND OPAL BOWLES AND ABSTRACTS AND TITLE INSURANCE CHASE Plumbing - Heating - Air Conditioning Contracting GEARY COUNTY ABSTRACT CO., INC Convenient Free Parking At Our East Entrance 912 N. Jefferson St. Phone 913 238-3222 (913) 238-3363 715 N. Washington P.O. Box 168 Congra tula tions Seniors ABOVE: Gabe McKee. (Photo by Gannon) DR. J. R. CROY DR. R. J. SWIM Congratulations to the Class of 80 from the CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC Encounter A - Z A Aleck. Denise 8,15,17,48,54,73,74 Angell, Vickie 18,31,32,43 B Bantugan, Gina 8.17.26,28.43.54,70,71,72 ......................................73,74 Boiler, John ....................5,10,17,38 Boiler, Mary 30,42.43,48,58,72,73 Bourque, Ronnie 11,38,56,70,72 Bravi, Helena 8,56,74 Bravi, Peter 60,64,66 Bryant, Kevin .................... 52,54,55 C Cafeteria Staff 34 Carter. Brenda 56,71,73 Carter, Charles .................... 17,52 Cepeda, Natalie ........................ M Charland, Rob 10,17,38,54 Charowhas. Kim ............. 5,12,43,56,73 Charowhas, Peter ....................28,54 Cimino, Debbie 23,56.57,71,73.74 Cimino, Mike 16,28,54 Collins. Grant 6.17,30,38.39,45,46.47.60 66.70.71.72 Crawford. Vickie 17,30,43,54,73 Crotzer. Betty 24,31,43,54,70,73 Croy, Todd 30,58.70,71,74 CYO 70 D Davis. Jose 6,7.8.19,37,38.45.58.59,70,74 DePew, Steve Deppish. Lisa Deppish. Mary Liz Diaz, Annette Diekmann. Roger Dietrich, Kelly Doll, John Dresden, Marcia Dresden, Robert 9,58,70 24,43,72,73 28,30.41.43.48,50,58. 89 56 13,32,49 60.66 38.44 10.17.43.48.54.70 56 £ Elliott. Val 9,30.45,56,57.70 Enriques, Edison ........................58 Erichsen. Jeanette 6,7,12.30.41 .43.48,51 58.59.71,72,73.89 Farlow, Mary 8,15,22,42,43,56,73 Father Frank 19,32 FHA 74 Fiffe. Marie _____ 28,31,43,48.58,71,72.73 Folwell, Patty 5,10,21,58,72,73 Forsyth, Andy 19,54 G Gannon. Jeff ............ 30,56,71 Gannon, John ................. 9,60,65,66,70 Garza, Jane ....................... 27,58,74 Gates, Bill ..............................54 Griffin, Lynn 29,60,65,66,70,71,73 Griffin. Melanie 25,30,43,48.56.70.71.73 N Nelson, Audrey 62,66 Niemczyk, Sam 19,38,45 H 3,10,26,43,54,55,70 8,17,48,54,73 ......... 16,38,58 60,64,71,73 3854 10 23,56.74 8,15,24,48.54,73.74 20.61,66 ................58 36,38,56 Hackley, Laura Hall, Arlene Hall, Robert Hall, Debbie Hall, Mike Harris. Brian Hartung, Barbara Hebert. Diana Hepburn, Germaine Henry, Kim Herron, Pat Hofmeister, Albert Houser, Geoffrey Hulett, Chris . . Hulett, Ray 16,19.37,38.56,57 27.61.64,66,67 5,37,38.45,56 29,37,38.45,61.66 Jackson, Alfred 3,25, 31,44,45,61,65,66,71 K Keating. Jeff 28,38,45,46.47,58.59,71 Keating, Jim 58,45,56 Kippes. Danny 27.52.61,65.66,67 King, Steve 16,56 Kinser, Ronald 21,56 Kohlrus, Carol 8,30,43,56.72.73 L Lincoln. Dorine 56 Lowry, Jim 56 Lussier. Randy 25.61,66 M Majerus, Lisa ........................48,56 Marshall, John 22,37,38,45,59,70,71,72 Martinez, Jolita . 9,30,42,43.48,51,58,59 70,72,73 Mattingly. Joe ........... 7,38,45,58,59,72 Mays. Terry 43,56,73,74 McGuire, Cindy 10,43,48,54,55,70 McGuire, Katy 9,62,65,66,67 McGuire. Micky 35,41,43,48,51,57 McKee, Matt 18,29,32,37,38,39,57 McNamara, Carl 19,38,45,54,74 Meister, Frank 54 Michaelis, Bettina 4,6,62,65.66,70,71,73 Michaelis, Christine 6,57,73 Mika. Elaine 4,21,27,62.66,67.70,71.72,73 Moloney. Jody ................ 25,33,55,71 Monsignor Keogan 4,18,34 Morse, Judy 4,29,62,65,66 Morse, Valerie 42,43,55,70,72,73 Mudd, Phillip 3,38,58,70 Murphy, Brian ........... 10,14,17,26,38,55 O Olson, Debra ........................57,73 Opat, Terry 20,33,59 P Parker. Desaree 12,43,48,57,73 Parker, Lloyd 13,21,27,45,46,47,53,62,66 .....................................71,89 Pate. Khristi ........................5,57 Pep Club 72,73 Perkins, Beatrice 5,6,20,41,48.49.50,58,70 Pollock. Stephanie 63,65.66.70,71,73 Powell, Scott 58 Placek. Nancy 16.33,41.43,51,72,73 Quinton, Yvonne Q 3,5,58,59,70,71,72,73 R Reno. Mark 14,37,38,45,57,70 Riley, Brenda 9,14,30,43,58,59,70,71,73 Riley. Carolyn 14,25,27,63,64,66,73 Roberts, Tommy 63,64,66,67 Roberts, Bill 7.15,17,30,38,45.47,57,71 Robinett, Greg 27,63,64,66 5 Satterlee. Jane .. 15,18.30,33,59 Schaffer. Jane 26.53,55.72,73 Schmutz. Rodney 57 Schmutz, Steve 55 Schoendaller, Larry 55 Sister Ann 27,32,65 Sister Eucharista 34 Sister Frederic 34,71 Sister Margaret 34 Sister Mary 18,32,53,57 Spittles. Eric 15,57 Student Council 71 Sullivan, Mike 57 T Thomas, Lisa 22,24,55 Timmons, Jackie 23,57 Timmons, Marilyn . 23,55 Tomandl, Cathy 17,42,43.48,57,73 Tomandl, Tricia 3,7,14,22,43,58,73 Turk. Ann 42,43,63,65 Turk, Larry 16,38,45,55,71 W Walsh, Colleen 8,17,30,48,55,71,73 Watts, Tim :.........................57 Weinel, David ...................... 26 Wheeler. Mary 23,33,74 90 1 ndex White. Deryl 8.25,28.45,55.70.74 Winn. Todd 45,46,47,57 BELOW: Lisa Deppish tries her skill at sewing during Home Ec. I. (Photo by Deppish) Witherspoon. Wanda 29,40,43,68.64,66,70 ...................... 72. 73 - Zumbrunn, Dan Denotes Faculty Member ABOVE: Seniors journey to the state capitol to meet Governor Carlin. (Photo by ABOVE: Rembrant? No, just Bob Hall Collins) splattering his art work on the locker room walls. (Photo By Gannon) lndex 91 Special Thanks ; . To The Daily Union For Selected Photos And Mark Reno For Selected Artwork