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St. Joseph High School
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Vol. 11,
1968-1969
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Father Leslie Darnieder
Sister Brenda Ellis
Father Ronald Crewe
Father Donald Daleke
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Father Roy Mateljan
Father Joseph Anderson
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Father John Schmitz
Miss Lynn Gehring
Father Denis Coyle
Father Richard Fellenz
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Sister Joan Burke
Sister JoAnn Frick
Sister Gracemary Jansen
Sister Virginia Handrup
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Sister Ruth LaMothe
Sister Elaine Braunger
Mr. Richard Versace
Sister Patricia Baier
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Miss Laura Steffen
Mrs. Linda Hawbaker
Sister Mary Allen
Sister Shirley Baumert
Mr. Dan Chubrilo
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Mr. Thomas Gauchel
Sister Marion Hasenburg
Miss Barbara Kluka
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Mr. Neil Petrangeli
Sister Phyllis Vater
Sister Nancy Kohloff
Mr. Charles Vaughn
Mr. Thomas Patton
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Sister Ruth McKillip
Mrs. Regina Goodhall
Sister Cecilia Hudec
Mr. Henry Klimowicz
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Sister Rosalie Hartman
Sister Jayne Steffens
Mr. Richard Kreuzer
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Sister Honora Stacy
Mrs. Patricia Paskiewicz
Mrs. Mary Alice Hammond
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Mr. Robert Karnes
Mrs. Verna Zimmerman
Mrs. Carrie Randle
Sister Mary Ellen Pickart
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Mr. Robert Carbone
Mrs. Mary Karnes
Mr. Frank Matrise
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Mrs. Agnes Seiberlich
Sister Clarence Block
Sister Crescentine Brill
Miss Kathy Sullivan
Sister Reginald Braunger
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Mr. Willis Hubert
Mr. Phillip Limbach
Mr. Charles Blankley
Not Pictured:
Father Wayne Wojciechowski
Father Joseph Perse
Sister Dominic Mcllvaney
Sister Helen Schulteis
Mrs. Marion Tuohey
Pictured from left to right: Sister Antona Mueller, Mrs. Florence Limbach, Mrs.
Thelma Ludwig, Sister Annelda Holtkamp, Mrs. Loretta Helminger, Sister Lauretta
Ann Pint, Mrs. Pauline Limbach, Mrs. Ruth Viola
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Theres a club for everyone, anti everyone has his club ...
plan, serve, perform ...
Share ACTIVITIES,
share THOUGHTS,
share EACH OTHER ...
Student Council
_ _-...;=-'TOP ROW: John Vitkus, Jay Hammond (pres.), Rick Pierangeli, Jim
Soboto,,.icz. \lalcolm Mahone, Tom Cox, Bill Hughes, Brad Bennett,
Randy Viola, Dave Robillard, Kurt Luebke, \1arty Ruffalo SECO D
RO\'.: Peter \1ich, Tom Paradise, ~!alt Bosisio, Dave Limardi, Gil Llanas,
Rick \lauei, Sam Loizzo, Paul Mich, Tom Braun, Hugh Boysen, Matt
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Werve THIRD ROW: Suzanne Schneider, CeCe Labanowsky, Nancy
lla lverson, Linda Pierce, Gloria DeMarco, Mo Fargo, Laurie Beales, Carrie
Crummitt, Renee Hammond, Debbie lstvanek FOURTH ROW: Sheryl
Meier, Betsy Hartnell, Kit Albrecht, A lice Au lozzi, Michelle Trottier, Terri
Servais, Mary Bjork, Jill Bianchi, Regina Fleiss, Linda Pulera
Red Cross
TOP ROW: Kathy Flammang, Pat Ells, Linda Swadish, Mary Bastian,
Virginia Schertz, Ruth Hammond SECOND ROW: Diane Ciotti, Barb
Jaros, Debbie Mickelson, Pat Giles, Bernadette Tyson THIRD ROW:
Sara Johnson, Kirn Alderson, Eileen Tyson, Cathi McGrogan (pres.),
Helen Kulbiski, Eva Soeka
Servers' Club
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TOP ROW: David Fobart, Bill \ agner, Joe Lubinski. Bill Rafferty SECO D ROW: Jim Lobacz. John Renzoni. Joe Matrise THlRD
ROW: Mark iccolai, Charles Gifford, John Kontz. lark Jartino MISS! G: Brad Bennett, Bob Biernat. Brad Bisciglia. Bill Hughes,
Mike Lawler, Phil Limbach, harles aumo\\ich. Dan Wells
Camera Club
Proiection Club
TOP ROW: Dave Fobart, Jack Nickolai SECOND ROW: Mark Van Hazinga,
Jim Lobacz
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TOP ROW: Jim Lobacz, John Renzoni (pres.), Bruce Mahone, Mark Van Hazinga SECOND ROW: Alex Andrea, Linda Baumann, Bill Meier
MISSING: Bill Crist, Michael Gorman, Dave Matalas, Pete Mich, Bruce Seidcmann
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Junior Challenge Staff
Maureen Fargo, Katie Doerfler, Dick Ginkowski THIRD ROW: Katie
McConnell, Paula Bastian, Amy Cundari, Jill Bianchi, Sue Christensen, Eva
Soeka
TOP ROW: Laura Przybylski, Mark Barnhill, Dave Fobart, John Sprague,
Jay Hammond, Rita Wojtak SECOND ROW: Mary Bjork, Mary Burgett,
Senior Challenge Staff
TOP ROW: Gail Karabetsos, Marty Ruffalo, Margie Moeller, Mark Martino, Rita Giovannoni SECOND ROW: Mary Holden, Greg Swartz, Mary Jo Lindi
MISSING: Paula Kaufman
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Library Cadets
TOP ROW: Debbie Mickelson, Debbie Robinson, Jackie Hasslinger SECOND ROW: Katie McConnell (pres.), Paula Frye, Janet
Kreuscher, Sandy Gleason
Stage Crew
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manager), Jeff Benn, Tom Herrmann THIRD ROW: Chuck Gifford, Chris
Serzant, Scott Laskis, Art Llanas, Linda Swadish, Amy Cundari MISSING:
Richard Irving, Jack Nickolai, Rick Pierangeli
TOP ROW: Mike Gorman, Mark Petersen, Bill Panlener, Louis Volpentesta,
Rick Ratelis, Mike Dolnick, Dave Fobart (stage manager) SECOND ROW:
Kelly Infusino, Jim Lobacz, Dave Wallen, Mark Van Hazinga (stage
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J-Club
Jim Chubrilo, Steve Speaker, George Van Lone, Bill Kolar, Larry Wade
FOURTH ROW: Brian Warner, Mike Chatilovicz, John Tenuta, Kevin
Schneider, Marty Ruffalo, Dick Bode, Mike Glembocki, Dick Platt, Gil
Llanas, Mike Thomey, Mark Miller, Randy Viola FIFTH ROW: Rock
Jurvis, Dennis Serpe, Dave Robillard, John Beaumier, Greg Govacar, Dom
Ruffalo, Harry Benn, Howie Gilles, John Vitkus, Ken Schmidt, Rick
Llanas, Terry Willems
TOP ROW: Will Frank, Glen Woroch, Tim Elsen, Tom Althaus, Bruce
Mahone, Mike Madsen, Tom Rugg, Bill Sobotowicz, Dick Bernardi, Jim
Robbins, Joe Lubinski, Ken Tolstyga, Brad Bennett, John Krifka SECOND
ROW: Don Ageton, Mike Monteen, Ed Nowell, Bill Hendricksen, Kurt
Hannes, John Higgins, Jerry Dorff, Tom Cox, Tony Stella, Paul Gray, Gary
Paulauskas, Mark Chiappetta THIRD ROW: Joe Trotta, Mark Barnhill,
Mark Van Hazinga, Jim LeTart, Jim Hanson, John DeBerge, Kurt Smitz,
Ski Club
Rosalyn Speca, Laurie Wilson, John Ambro, Tim Schlenker, Mike Grasser,
Tom Braun, Jim Richards, Mary Jane M.ader, CeCe Labanowsky FOURTH
ROW: Peggy Harrison, Katie McConnell, Teresa Collins, Kathy Dinges,
Claire Schmitz, Alice Aulozzi, Julie Costabile, Mary Madrigrano
TOP ROW: Rose Flatley, Sally Fischer, Dick Bode, Tom Heller, Mike
Jeannot, Jeff Murdoch, Mike Topel, Sue Herrmann, Debbie Gantzer
SECOND ROW: Pat Heller, Sue Hould, Mike Pobar, Jim Kasalajtis, John
DeBerge, Jack Tully (pres.), Kathy Long, Katie Doerfler THIRD ROW:
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Forensics
THIRD ROW: Cathy Szarfinski, Laura Kehrer, Bernadette Tyson, Pat
Dolnik, Carol Schulz, Claire Schmitz, Pam Ficcadenti FOURTH ROW: Pat
Castaldi, Roz Gladney (pres.), Rosemary Serto, Judy Hagerty, Marlene
Downey, Julie Dellinger, Ellen Kupfer, Chris Caldwell
TOP ROW: Alex Andrea, Dave Rizzo, Jay Hammond, Bill Hughes, Dick
Bernardi, George Hammond, Mark Leuck, Mike Zongolowicz, Rita
Giovannoni SECO D ROW: Indre Bauza, Katie Doerfler, Nancy Incle, Kris
Scuglik, Cathi McGrogan, Sue Herrmann, Jeanette Brey, Myra Walkovik
Debate
Sheryl Jones, Louise Lippert, Tim Zelko. CeCe Labanowsky, Mary Jonaitis,
\1ary Ellen Kemps, Lynn Walkowski, Laura Kehrer, Tom Zongolowicz,
Tom Landre FOURTH ROW: Jean Mantuano, Nickie Richie, Maria
Ililotto, Mary Gifford, Julie Dellinger, Patti Piche, Michelle Trottier, Paula
Kormann, John Paul Jones, Toni Monroe, Peggy Harrison, Margie Moeller
(pres.) MISS! G: Sue Jansky
TOP RO'\'.: Barbara Bill, ~1ary Jo Ross, Don Robers, Mike Peltier, John
lliggim, George Hammond, Jack Nickolai, Diana Merten, Dave Fobart.
lndre Bau£a, Bill Arneson, .\1ark Leuck, Jim \1oyer Sl.:.CO D ROW: Jean
Carelli, John LulC\\iC£, Roger 'vliner, Mike Zongolowicz, Cathi McGrogan,
Debbie Gott, Tom Braun, Ruth Hammond, Dale Bahr, Connie Lentine,
Karen '\'.illems, \1ary Jo Luciani TlllRD ROW: Kit Albrecht, Pat Mulligan,
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Glee Club
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Fonk, Mary Heinisch, Mary Bjork, Cindy Rutkowski, Joann Guido, Diane
Penza, Vicky lrvin_gj Gayle Renick 1• Myra WalkovikJ. Geri Levall, Char
Huntt Gina Fleiss, ulie Halstead, rat Gustafson TttIRD ROW: Maria
Troth, Diane Tillack, Michelle DelContebPat Se!J>e..._ Anita Aiel1~ 1 Barb
Willems, Mary Lou Miller, Julie Cairo, Pat urbin Jill tsianchi Sue Matera,
Carol Schorn, Julie Costabile, Patti Haas Pat Castaldi MISSING: Mary
Becker, JoAnn Deardorf (pres.), Terri Gryezkowski, Terry Schwaiger,
Sharon Wilson, Karen Ziccarelli
TOP ROW: Debbie Gantzer, Chris Ellison, Donna Sharfinski, Judy Bruch,
Katie Doerfler, Gail Johanek, Pat Eils, Rose Giannini, Rose Flatley, Kathy
Flammang, Rita Wojtak, Pat Heller, Vicky Fliess, Rae Ellyn Renick, Mary
Hoey, Lyn Scuglik, Rosalyn Speca SECOND ROW: Mary Raven, Virginia
Godlewski, Mary King, Joann Epping, Pat Salemo, Maureen Dunbar, Sandy
Saftig, Carol Kiesilewski, Colleen Meyer, Judy Werbie, Pat Giles, Mary
Burgett, Rita Kasalajtis, Mary Gallo, Linda Cantway THIRD ROW: Pat
A Cappella
Hughes, Joan Fredericksen, Marcia James, Debbie LaJeunesse, Gail
Karabetsos, Diane Makouske, Louis Hammond, Johl\ Hagerty, Gigi
Glerum, Sue Hould, Mary Fonk, Colleen ield, Marleen Paul, Lynn
Halstead FOURTH ROW: Sue Niccolai, Beth Fulmer, Penny Smith, Mary
Petrouske, Ruth Judeikas, Janine Moe, Rick Ponzio, Kathy Dinges, Betty
Modrijan, Sue White, Lois Haag, Mary Kay Schroeder MISSI G: Dan
Eisenhower, Brad Kovachik, Aiiene Petroski, Tom Riley, Hija Todorovic
TOP ROW: Mike Vranak, Mike Raught, Brad Bisciglia, Nick Sturino, Mike
Topel, Mike Lawler, John Nickolai, Tom Rugg (pres.), George Fetzer, Dick
Bernardi, Bob Doherty, Rodd Zeitler, Bruce Seidemann, Don Propsom,
John Renzoni, Mitch Hebert SECOND ROW: Carol Milloy, Pat Kelleher,
Judy elson, Carol Rutkowski, Nancy Dosemagen, Dave Matalas, Rick
Pierangeli, Ken Lichter, Dave Rizzo, Mike Ziccarelli, Pat Falcone, Pat
Shawler, Gloria DeMarco, Cathy Scuglik, Eileen Funk THIRD ROW: Grace
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Sophomore Girls' Chorus
TOP ROW: Sue Bugalecki, Jane Dosemagen, Pat Griffin, Cathy Nelson, Sue
Herrmann, Pat Strom, Maggie Stahl, Sue Bernacchi, Linda Baumann,
Roseann Duczak, Nancy Tudjan, Sally Fischer, Jan Fargo, Julie Ivsac,
Kathy Aceto, Shelley Host, Diane Misurelli, Linda Lundell, Carol Schultz,
Jane VanHazinga, Claire Schmitz, Cathy Carroll, Julie O'Connor, Laurie
Pettey, Jeanette Brey, Judy Sereno, Sue Schneider, Bev Pfarr, Jan Ling,
Joan Hagerty, Pat McKenna, Vicky Fredericksen, M3Iy Wistrand, Tonia
Neustifter, Nina Cantwell, Jane Brydges, Mary Mueller, Judy Borch3Idt,
Peggy Hugunin, Lynn Helminger, D3Iya K3Iajankovich, Linda ovak, Meri
Kasalaytis, Colleen Patrick, Nancy Flocker SECOND ROW: M3Igaret St.
Louis, Kathy Leiting, Ellen Kupfer, Carol Kalis, Debbie Zierk, Jackie
Monroe, Nancy Dowe, Ann Theriault, Lori Von Gunten, M3Igie Daum,
Shirley Schneider, Paulette Englund, Rita Chiappetta BOTTOM ROW:
Chris Caldwell, Debbie Oster, Denise Greno, M3Iy Crewe, Gail Robsel,
Paula Renzoni, Pat Zohlen, Laurie Seremian, Kathy Ruffalo, Pat Johnson,
Cathi Modrijan, B3Ib McGovern ABSE T: K3Ien Griedanus, Pat Thome,
Bernadette Tyson, Mercy Haun, Joan Spieker, Pat Werwie, Claudia Coogan,
K3Ien Mann, Mary Meyer, Debbie Pierangeli, Donna Saldana
Sophomore Boys' Chorus
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TOP ROW: Chris Vranak, Bill Hughes, Mike Hulko, Tom Heller, Vince
Pozza, Andy Rieschl, Randy Viola SECOND ROW: Keith Kenaga, Bob
Sharftnski, Ted Anderson, M3Ik Blise, Dennis Meo, Dave Walden TIIJRD
ROW: Rick Llanas, Pete Simo, Warren Lewis, Matt Bosisio, Frank Principe,
Mike Irish, Tom Gottfredson FOURTH ROW: Brian W3Iner, Bill Petzke,
Rich3Id Roders, Lairy Nelson, Bill Meier, John Sicilia MISSING: Bruce
Heide, Kelly Infusino, Tom Williamson
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Lancettes
TOP ROW: Pat Salerno, Carol Rutkowski, Liz Urbanski, Pat Shawler
(pres.), Laurie Pettey SECOND ROW: Cathy Carroll, Dolores Gunty, Eileen
Funk, Terri Servais THIRD ROW: Mary Heinisch, Julie Halstead, Joan
Fredericksen, Jill Bianchi, Michelle De!Conte MISSI G: JoAnn Deardorf
Tomorrow's Children
TOP ROW: Laurie Lanni, Pat Eils, Mary Bjork
Pat Durbin, Sue Matera
SECOND ROW: Ruth Judeikas, Nancy lnele (pres.)
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TllIRD ROW: Mary Petrouske,
Band
Benn THIRD ROW: Denise Delabio, Mark Sturycz, Andy Davis, Joe
Cappozzo, Jim Haas, Laura Kehrer MISSING: Randy Johnson, Jo
Kliebenstein
TOP ROW: Chris McMahon, Curt Hanrahan, Bob Pawlak, Tom Saulys,
Chuck Matteucci, Paul Kostelnik, Jim Moyer SECOND ROW: Sue
Trocinski, Don Roman, Don Hanson, Randy Pfarr, Fred Ricker, Harry
Madrigals
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ROW: Penny Smith, Kathy Dinges, Marleen Paul, Mary Fonk, Gigi Glerum,
Sue llould, Lynn Halstead, Sue White
TOP ROW: John Hagerty, Ken Lichter, Mitch Hebert, Tom Rugg, George
F-etzer, Dick Bernardi, Mike Raught, Dave Rizzo, Rick Ponzio SECOND
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FTA
Mickelson THIRD ROW: Barb Pfarr, Anne Hannes, Cathi McGmgan, Barb
Jaros, Mary Burgett, Janet Kreuscher, Mary Jo Lindi FOURTH ROW:
Linda Pulera, Mary Petrouske, Geralyn Levall, Eileen Funk, Diane Ciotti
(pres.), Lynn Halstead, Roz Gladney, Kathy Keck
TOP ROW: Debbie Robinson, Barb Kudella, Mary Holden, Kathy
Flammang, Pat Eils, Kay Proko, Kris Scuglik, Linda Swadish, Rita Wojtak
SECOND ROW: Debbie LaJeunesse, Virginia Schertz, Sandy Principe,
Gloria DeMarco, Sue Trocinski, Joanne Epping, Debbie Neustifter, Debbie
Keyboard Club
TOP ROW: Rita Wojtak, Mike Raught (pres.), Mike Lawler, Jim Lobacz,
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Junior Great Books Leaders
Trocinski Debbie Neustifter THIRD ROW: Margie Moeller, Diane Ciotti,
Mary Jo Lindi, Cathi McGrogan, Linda Pulera MISSING: Pam Dodson,
Mary Federmeyer, Sue Niccolai
TOP ROW: Barb Kudella (pres.), Mary Holden, Kay Proko, Kris Scuglik,
Rita Giovannoni SECOND ROW: Sandy Principe, Nancy lnele, Sue
Le Cercle Francais
Tonia Neustifter, Colleen Patrick, Rita Kasalajtis, Nancy Curtin, Geri
Levall, Ann Theriault, Terri Servais FOURTij ROW: Jan Ritacca, Diane
Ciotti, Paulette Englund, Claire Schmitz, Mary Kasalajtis, Laura Keluer,
Ellen Kupfer, Linda Pulera
TOP ROW: Pam Dodson, Maggie Stahl, Barb Kudella, Kris Scuglik, Don
Ageton, Mary Holden (pres.), Debbie Neustifter, Jeanette Brey, Janet
Kreuscher SECOND ROW: Darlene Fitch, Pat Werwie, Pat Kloet, Barb
Pfarr, Mary King, Bev Pfarr, Cathi McGrogan, Pat Salemo THIRD ROW:
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Junior Varsity
Cheerleaders
Math Club
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TOP ROW: Linda Baumann SECOND ROW: Louis Hammond THIRD ROW: Barb Jaros,
Virginia Schertz MISSING: Gary Mleczko, Linda Scuglik
TOP TO BOTTOM: Nancy Newberry, Suzanne
Schneider, Kit Albrecht, Pat Zohlen (captain)
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Pusll, pull, SURGE allead . ..
Become INVOL VED in persons, places, things around you ...
Our /Jattle cry is VICTORY . ..
Meet any challenge; overcome obstacles ...
WIN ...
Varsity Cheerleaders
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CLOCKWISE: Mary Kay Schroeder (captain), Beth Fulmer, Kathy Walden, Pat Kelleher, Kris Petersen, Shirley Dyke, Mary Stone, Vicki Werwie
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Through the wheels
Seeing is believing ... or is it? We see a first and goal change to fourth
and eighteen, but do we believe it? We see HIS ring on HER hand, but
we don't want to believe it. We see our boys lose to Pio Nono twice.
How could we believe it? We see a smile on a face, a smile that WE put
there ... And we believe it. After all, Seeing IS Believing ... isn't it?
Theresa Collins
Laurie Pettey, Jeanne Tunkiecz
Bernie Allen, Glen Milkus
we see • • •
We see the faces of our friends
bursting into laughter at the
ordinary and the extraordinary ...
We see a shower of confetti
descending on lacquered strands of
hair ...
We see a silent sunset like a pink
wool blanket warming far-reaching
telephone poles and stalwart
pines ...
We see a tender bouquet of violets
wither ... and DIE.
Mari Axtell
Felicia Sielski, Kay Wallen, Joanne Krempley , Chris Serzant, Rita Wojtak
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Through the wheels
We touch the souls and beings of
those
we love ... those we hate.
We touch the tender fur of a pup
and feel SOFT .. .
We touch the thickened calluses on
the hand of a friend and feel
HARD ...
We touch our sweated brow and
feel Tl RED .. .
We touch the sky and feel HIGH . ..
We touch our tears and feel
LOW ...
We touch and try to understand,
try to know . . .
We touch those we love and feel
GOOD . ..
We touch the end and don't feel at
all. ..
A touch is a help for others and
ultimately for ourselves.
Bruce Mahone
Diane Leittl, Gloria DeMarco
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we touch ...
Lynn Leach, Tim Gerou
Paula Lorenzen, Sue Massie, Marge Ehlen
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Through the wheels
Jane Ruffolo, Terry Kyano
We think about our present problems and our future
problems . We think logically and illogically. We think now
is forever, but it's only now. We think in black and white
and find only shades. We think of the fences that we need
to climb to see the skies and the fields . We think of all the
happinesses and sadnesses. We think we are all. We think we
are one . We think always about all ways. We thought four
years was an eternity, but it's all over now.
Marylee Gregorin, Eva Wielgat
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we think. • •
Thoughts of sights and hopes ... Thoughts of
running in fields of heather and climbing trees to see
the real world .. . Thoughts of being any other place
than here and thoughts of leaving . . . Thoughts of
victory and championships ... Thoughts of reaching
the end and beginning all over ... Thoughts of
revolution ... Thoughts of thoughts .. .
Sonia Rodriguez
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Scott Winkler, George Fletcher, Mike Raught
Mike Rizzo
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Through the wheels
peace . .. peace ... peace .. . peace .. .
peace .. . peace . . . peace . . . peace . . .
peace ... peace . .. peace . . . peace . . .
peace . .. peace ... peace .. . peace .. .
peace . . . peace . . . peace .. . peace .. .
Dennis Serpe
Margaret Newberry
Jackie Hasslinger
Linda Duba, Sue landre
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we dream • • •
We dream of tomorrow, today, and yesterday ...
We dream of our world being the world ...
We dream and wonder if . .. We dream of happiness
and peace and all utopian ideals. We dream of love.
We dream of summer and sun. We dream and grow in
our dreams every moment of our lives.
Barb Peterson
A dream to find the tallest
mountain and climb it
together. A dream just to
see the mountain and its
light. Maybe just a dream.
John Krifka
Mary Stone
Cathy Scuglik
Girls' Glee Club
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Through the wheels
Jeff Benn
Coach John Refieuna, Al Andrea, Randy Viola
Hope to see .. .
Hope to laugh .. .
Hope to cry .. .
Hope to win ...
Hope to pass .. .
Hope to be . . .
Hope to live on
and on and on
and on . . . High
hopes.
Pat Kelleher, Barb Bisciglia
Barb Kudella, Linda Pulera
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we hope • • •
We hope. We hope for
another year like this one. We
hope for a better year. We
hope for each other. We hope
that this will end and never
end. We hope to find
ourselves in ourselves and
others. We hope to remember
the little things of all our
yesterdays. We hope that
others hope. We hope that
our struggling kite will find a
clear sky and a good wind.
Deana Gallo, Mark Gifford, Richard Burgess
Bob Borchardt, Barry Lawler, Greg Swartz, George Fletcher, Gil Llanas
Miss Gehring, John Vitkus
Juniors going to cafeteria
Greg Swartz
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Through the wheels
Mary Bjork, Pat Schmitz, Kathy Long, Reno Cairo
Mark White
Trying ...
Square pegs in round
holes ...
Jagged puzzle pieces
into smooth puzzle
parts ...
Steady, steady ...
made it!
Mary Heinish
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we challenge • • •
Gail Karabetsos, Ruth Kramer
Mark Peterson
Seniors at retreat
Trying ...
Don't let the black paint run
into the white ...
Erase but don't make a hole ...
Redo it for the zillionth
time ... finished!
Sandy Gleason
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Through the wheels
secure I ov e ... unsure love . .. first love ... last
eternal love ... innocent love ... real
love
silent love ... hurting love ... platonic
love .
romantic love ... free love ... classic
love .
love.
. summer love . . . tommorrow's
love . . . puppy love . .. inte llectual love ... growing
love ... dying love . . . just love ...
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Roz Gladney
A Cappella
Homecoming 1968
Lois Haag, Jerry Ruffolo
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we love • • •
We love every minute and every thing ... seven
red roses and a white orchid or even a
bouquet of dead 'pansies ... a get-well card to a
well
friend ... a kite flying on Sunday
afternoon ... Romeo and Juliet ... a note in red
ink
or after sixth ... a fifty-three yard
touchdown ... sharing a cookie ... Valentine's
Day ... a class ring ... and the first "I love you."
Ann Theriault, John Wermeling
Diane Leittl
John Tenuta, Kathy Carlini
Nancy lnele, Jay Hammond
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Through the wheels
We change.
Moods change.
Attitudes change.
People change.
We change.
Ideals change .
Dreams change .
Looks change.
Styles change.
We change.
Seasons change.
Grades change.
Steadies change.
Feelings change.
Loves change.
Stars change.
We change.
Remember the yesterdays we never realized
today would be so different . We have
changed to become and to be . Our skies are
higher now, but we reach them easier than
then. We are helpless to change.
Kurt Luebke, Greg Swartz
Sixth Period study hall
Terry Keller, Mark Vitkus
Juniors cheering
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we change • • •
Mary Rose Perona, Sandy Principe, Jerilyn Serpe
Mary Hogan, Mary Naef
Change .. . brings us together or pulls us
apart ... surprises, threatens, exasperates ... Change
turns ugly, crackly, brown cocoons into splendid
winged creatures fluttering across powder puff
clouds . . . Change creeps in slowly,
destroying ... creating ... ending .. . beginning.
Change wipes out bitter memories. Change twists our
nerves until they are ready to SNAP ... Change
knows no bounds, receives no death knell . . . Change
is with us NOW and FOREVER!
Cathi McGrogan
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Through the wheels
we are • • •
We are . We are friends, sometimes
even foes. We are freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, or seniors. We
are or we were. We are unique, yet
so typical. We are yesterday's
tomorrows and tomorrow's
yesterdays. We are souls, minds,
and bodies. We are lost, searching,
or found . We are dead and very
much alive. We are equal. We are in
love or hate . We are here .
We are ALL TOGETHER NOW .
Photo Credits:
Wal inger Studio
Camera Club
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Linda Pierce
Vice-President
Treasurer
enlor
Treasurer
Secretary
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Thomas Althaus
Elizabeth Arneson
Mary Axtell
Victoria Baltrus
John Baumgartner
Laurie Beales
Mary Becker
Harry Benn
Jacqueline Bernacchi
Mary Bernacchi
Richard Bernardi
Claudia Berry
Emilia Bilotti
Kristine Blank
Susan Bobusch
Richard Bode
Jean Bonell
Robert Borchardt
Steven Bose
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Mark Barnhill
F. Michael Brick
John Broesch
Dennis Burrows
David Byrnes
Jennie Capponi
Lawrence Cappozzo
Kathleen Carlini
Michael Chatilovicz
Mark Chiappetta
James Chubrilo
Vincent Cicchini
Diane Ciotti
Ellen Coogan
James Corrigan
Carmella Cristiano
Mary Curi
John DeBerge
Carolyn DeCesaro
Pamela Dodson
Robert Doherty
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Nancy Dosemagen
Richard Duba
Timothy Duba
Michael Duczak
Janet Dupuis
Shirley Dyke
Marjorie Ehlen
Noreen Elfering
Kathleen Ellison
John Elsen
Timothy Elsen
Joseph Falcone
Patricia Falcone
MaryAlice Federmeyer
Leslie Fedyzkowski
Gerald Feest
George Fetzer
Darlene Fitch
Michael Flasch
George Fletcher
5
Joseph Fliess
Mary Fonk
Albert Fratlceschini
Willard Frank
Suan Friedl
Elizabeth Fulmer
Eileen Funk
William Galdonik
Michael Galley
Marie Gallo
Thomas Garofalo
Patricia Gericke
Charles G iffurd
Virginia Giliotti
Rita Giovannoni
Rosalyn Gladney
Sandra Gleason
Michael Glembocki
Gloria Gomez
Carol Greidanus
6
Carrie Grummit
Dennis Gustafson
Lynn Halstead
Richard Halverson
Louis Hammond
Timothy Hammond
Anne Hannes
James Hanson
Patricia Hartnek
Elizabeth Hartnell
Jacinta Hasslinger
Hollis Haun
Mitchell Hebert
Henry Heinisch
Marilyn Heinze
Thomas Herrmann
Gary Hodal
Lois Haag
7
Valeria Haas
John Hagerty
Mary Hogan
Mary Holden
Sandra Horne
Leonard Huebner
Grace Hughes
Sharon lgnatovich
Nancy lnele
Mary Ann Joanis
Jay Johanek
Jan Johnson
Ruth Judeikas
Wayne Kalis
Gail Karabetsos
James Kasalajtis
Paula Kaufman
Steven Kaufman
Richard Kienitz
John Klein
Thomas Kohout
William Kolar
8
Ruth Kramer
Janet Kreuscher
Barbara Kudella
Helen Kulbiski
Therese Kyano
Laurie Lanni
John Lasky Jr.
Marianne Laurenzi
Barry Lawler
Michael Lawler
Lynn Leach
Ralph Leese
Mary Leonardi
James Le Tart
Kenneth Lichter
Mary Jo Lindi
Richard Lipke
Gilbert Llanas
Kelley Loef
Paula Lorenzen
9
Kurt Luebke
Michael Madsen
Diane Makouske
Donald Marjala
Robert Martin
Mark Martino
Suzanne Massie
John Matera
Charles Matteucci
Richard Matteucci
Richard Mazzei
Catherine McGrogan
Thomas McOuestion
Maryann Meyer
Donald Mich
Carol Miller
Mary Lou Miller
Patricia Miller
Anne Milisauskas
Elizabeth Modrijan
10
Janine Moe
Diane Moeller
Marquerite Moeller
Sheila Murphy
Francis Murray
Mary Naef
Judi Nelsen
Deborah Neustsifter
Margaret Newberry
Susan Niccolai
Colleen Nield
Thomas Paradise
Marleen Paul
Gary Paulauskas
Barbara Paulson
Ronald Pavlik
Patricia Pechura
Mary Rose Perona
Diane Perrine
Pasquale Perone
11
Arlene Petroski
Mary Petrouske
Barbara Pfarr
Mark Pfleger
Patricia Phillip
Diana Pillizzi
Peter Pingitore
Richard Platt
Michael Pobar
Thomas Polansky
Sandra Principe
Kathryn Proko
Donald Propsom
Pamela Quinn
Richard Ratelis
Jean Rauen
Michael Raught
Sandra Reau
Gail Ricchio
Thomas Riley
12
Janet Ritacca
Cynthia Rizzo
Gail Rogan
Donald Roman
Diane Romantini
Richard Rosko
Roger Rozinski
Dominic Ruffalo
Martin Ruffalo
Jerald Ruffolo
Thomas Rugg
Carol Rutkowski
Joseph Safransky
Rebecca Saldana
Stephen Salituro
Ruth Anne Schend
Kathleen Schlenker
Joan Schmitz
Ronald Schmitz
Kevin Schneider
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Joanne Scholey
Donna Scholler
Mary Kay Schroeder
Theresa Schwaiger
Kristine Scuglik
Jeri Lyn Serpe
John Settano
Glenn Sevick
Victoria Shallenburg
Patricia Shawler
Gary Simo
Carolyn Skau
Steven Skurski
Penny Smith
Kurt Smitz
William Sobotowicz
David Sorensen
Gerald Staats
Michael Steckbauer
Anthony Stella
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Mary Stone
James Sturino
Nicholas Sturino
Gregory Swartz
John Tenuta Jr.
Michael Thomey
llija Todorovic
Kenneth T olstyga
Suzanne Trocinski
Joseph Trotta
John Tully
Elizabeth Urbanski
Walter VanBeckum
George Van Lone
Patricia Ventura
John Vidas
Michael Vranak
Lawrence Wade
Alice Wawierowski
Laura Werwie
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Mark White
Susan White
Karen Wiberg
Marilyn Wieske
Kathleen Williamson
Scott Winkler
Michael Witt
George Wojtak
Theodore Zdanowicz
James Zeihen
Deborah Zocchi
Steven Zohlen
Joy Zuehlsdorf
Photo credits: Walinger Studio
Not Pictured:
Donald Ageton
John Gryczkowski
Christine Zdanowicz
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Barb Pfarr, Joan Schmitz, Alice Wawierowski , Karen Wiberg
Ken Lichter, Sue Niccolai
Kneeling: Tom Smith, Greg Swartz, Tom Paradise, Jerry Ruffolo,
John Klein, Vince Cicchini, Standing: Dennis Gustafson, Jim
Zeihen, Mike Brick, Tom McOuestion, Bill Galdonik, Tom
Schmitz, Gil Llanas, Tim Conway, John Matera, Mark Dupuis
Laurie Beales, Louis Hammond
Tim Conway, Jim Krok, Jerry Ruffolo, Tony Stella, Dave Aiello,
John Potente
Tom Garofalo
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George Fletcher, Brad Bennett
Noreen Elfering, Pat Ventura , Sheila Murphy ,
Janine Moe, Mary Joanis
REV0LUTl0N
Jay Johanek , Will Frank, Scott Winkler, Vince
Cicchini, Mike Chatilovicz, John Tenuta, Tom
Paradise
Mary Naef
Jerry Ruffolo, Mike Thomey
Pat Hartnek
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St. Joe·s blizzard
proves successful
A blizzard in the middle of August? It
might sound impossible to some, but St.
Joe's Student Council '68-69 introduced the
first all-school dance on August 8 with a
Fresca blizzard and bottle cap admission.
"It's a Blizzard" raged from 8-11 p.m.
with music provided by the
ew-Mowed
Lawn, A Milwaukee group.
Originated by the four Student Council
Vol. 11, o. l
1' Sept., 1968
St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
officers, the dance was held to raise money
for Homecoming activities, which were already being planned.
Commenting on the success of the dance,
Student Council president, Jay Hammond,
stated, "We really had a good turnout, although we hope to see more upperclassmen
Electronic Calculator Added
One of the changes concerning school
at the freshman welcoming dance in Septempolicy that will directly affect the students is
ber."
A Freidens 130 electronic calculator was
that half days no longer will be set aside for
Mary Jo Lindi
semester exams. Father Leslie Darnieder, purchased by the school. It is for the
principal, explained, "Too much stress was science, math, and any other research groups
put on the exams by setting these days aside. of students interested in using it. The calcuWe can do a better service to the students by lator will remain in the second floor library.
spreading the tests out over a period of a
Rita Giovannoni
week." For example, all English exams
might be given on a Monday, Religion exams
on a Tuesday, etc. All other classes would
still be held as usual.
Also there has been a re-evaluation of the
importance of the semester exam grade.
Formerly, the semester exam counted onethird of the semester grade. It now will
Kenosha Youth Incorporated and Kenocount only one-fifth of the semester grade. sha Interracial Teen Council are two groups
that draw heavily on St. Joseph students for
Team Teaching
participation.
KYI sports about 500 members and has
Team teaching will be introduced at St.
held two dances and a city-wide car wash as
Joe's on a very small scale this year. Four
freshman English classes and the Twentieth money-making projects so far. There are 12
Century Studies course will be team taught. members on KYI's board of directors: four
seniors, four juniors, and four membersThe teachers for the freshman English classe
are Mr. Richard Versace and Sister at-largc. KYI secretary, Linda Pulera, had
Jay Hammond , Mark Martino, L inda Pierce, and
Gracemary. For Twentieth Century Studies, this to say about the group, "The purpose of Gloria DeMarco seem t o t hi nk t h e " blizz ard " was
the teachers are Sister He len Schulteis and KYI is to provide a remedy for the kids who tor real.
Miss Barbara Kluka.
say there is nothing to do in Kenosha. Kids
Each team of teachers will combine its are always needed and appreciated for all
EDITOR ' S NOTE: The bound copy of
talents in presenting the material for each projects."
class. Each teacher will teach the sections of
KYI is currently looking for a building to CHALLE GE will be ordered soon. The
the course that she may have more back- rent or buy. Members will then decorate it price will be $5. to meet the arising cost.
ground in or be more talented in. For exam- and use it as a recreational center. Up to this Only a very few extra copies will be available
ple, in Twentieth Century Studies, Sister time, the Wisconsin Electric Power Company in May, so or~er now if you want to be asHelen woul d cover the geography and ecohas been used to hold general and board . sured of getting one. The order for the
nomics of the class and Miss Kluka the
bound copies must be taken so soon because
history, po l itical science, and cultural meetings.
the printer runs the bound copy issues when
aspects of the course.
Interracial Council Born at St. Joe's
he runs the monthly issues. Thus, an exact
In this way, the student wi ll have the adKenosha Interracial Teen Council was the count is needed.
vantage of having two teachers for a class,
there by receiving a more thorough under- brainchild of last year's St. Joseph sophomores. Under the guidance of Sister Faith
standing of the subject.
Polanis, former English and Religion teacher
Physiology Dropped
here at St. Joe's, the group began holding Sept. 14 - Football - Cathedral - l lome - 8 p.m.
15 - Concert by Barry Zoromsky - Auditorium bi-weekly meetings in our library, but later
The physiology course that was to be of- met at St. James during the summer months. 8 p.m .
19-20 - Teachers' Institute ( o Classe5)
fere d this fall has been dropped because the
The group's purpose was defined as an
20 - J·ootball - otrc Dame - Away - 8 p.m.
nursing schools repeat the same course and
"effort to get responsibly involved in current
28 - I·ootball - Don Bosco - Home - 8 p .m.
require the girls to take it all over again. Also
Oct.
problems."
The
group
has
had
speakers
such
the nursing schoo ls go in to the subject in
4 - Foo t ball - F rancis Jordan - llomc - 8 p.m.
(Continued on page 3)
more depth than the high school docs.
Changes highlight fall term
KYI, IYC draw
student support
Preview
What ever happens
to new ideas?
At the beginning of every school year,
most students are filled with the spirit and
initiative to make this year different from
any previous year. Student Council and each
class discuss elaborate plans to put their personal mark on the current school.
The faculty claims it is receptive to and
happy about student initiative. Teachers say
student creativity makes for a more vital
school.
What, then, happens to all those new
ideas? As the year progresses, things look
and sound very much as they did the year
before. They become, at times, disgustingly
familiar.
Is this because student leaders get too involved with omething or the other to be a
creative influence in the school? ls thi also
becau e students, on the whole, are better at
complaining about what is than they are at
doing something to change these things?
Students complain about assemblies,
about the too few dress-up days, about praying the same old prayers at the beginning
and close of each school day. How many
students have gone to the administration
with ideas for some really interesting assemblies or with the reason for more dress-up
days. along with some rules for governing
them? Or how many students have gone to
Father with a list of students willing to say
an original prayer at the opening or close of
school?
With apologies for sounding trite, we really hope this year will be unique. By providing constructive rather than destructive criticism, students can disprove the myth that
student power and government are flops. By
taking the right kind of initiative, students
can contribute to the making of this school.
Last year's Junior Class did this and so got
their rings a year earlier than usual.
This year it would be good for students
to remember that militancy doesn't always
get us what we want but even more
importantly apathy never will.
Challenge
Published by the students of
St. Joseph High School
Vol.11,No.I
September, 1968
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
. . . . . . . Mary Jo Lindi
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita Giovannoni
Editorial
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margie Moeller
News Feature
Feature
. . . . . . . . . . . Margie Moeller
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gail Karabetsos
Picture . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . Paula Kaufman
Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Holden
Sports
STAFF
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty Ruffalo
Greg Swartz
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathi McGrogan,
Jay Hammond, Mark Martino, Lois Haag
ART STAFF
Darlene Fitch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Martino,
PHOTOGRAPHERS . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Ciotti,
Marty Ruffalo, Vince Cicchini
ADVISERS
. . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Virginia, O.S.F.,
When someone mentions the school "but I have to be assured of getting the
library, what thought comes into your mind books back. So this year I'm going to try
first?
giving students an extra day to bring the
If you 're an average, tuned-in, turned-on book back before fining them."
student, your first reaction is to think of a
Sister's love of books and friendly dispodust-laden museum complete with a crabby sition are welcome additions to our school
caretaker.
life this year.
Sister M. Crescentine Brill, St. Joe's new
librarian , aims to change that concept. Softspoken and warm, Sister would like all to
feel welcome in the library. Sister comes to
us from the University of Wisconsin- We Wonder Why
Milwaukee Center, where she served in the ... someone insists on throwing gum in the
Reference Department for a year. According
bubblers.
to Sister, "I'm looking forward to a very in- ... St. Joe's doesn't have honor passes.
teresting year. I love everything about li- ... disillusionment is coming so soon senior
year.
braries, especially working with students. I
want them to feel free to come in and ask ... Challenge mailbox isn't full of student
responses questions, and creative confor my help."
tributions.
Sister feels there are really many things a
student can do in a library: l)find answeres We Wonder Who
to specific questions that arise either from ... is stealing all the soap from the bathrooms.
classroom work or from ordinary curiosity; ... is supplying all this grapevine infor2)carry out study-hall assignments by spendmation.
ing a specific amount of time studying in the ... will be the first to get mauled on the
library; 3)Iearn how to use the tools of a
23rd Avenue staircase .
library: card catalogues, bibliographies, ref- . . . raised prices in the cafeteria.
erence books, periodical indexes, etc.; 4)1o- We Wonder If
ca te quotations excerpts, or data for ... anyone will come to the AFS meeting.
speeches or projects; S)read just for the fun . . . the homeroom representatives were
chosen wisely.
of reading - one book or a hundred; and
... the Homecoming floats will last until
6)browse through current magazines and
float- burning.
newspapers or look at a shelf of new books. ... kids realize the CAN come to cross"I'm going to have the new books on the
coun try meets.
shelves as soon as possible. However, if We Wonder How
someone sees a book jacket on display in the ... we can thank the administration for
corridor and would like the book right away,
starting team-teaching.
just ask for it," Sister offered.
. .. long it is until Christmas vacation.
As far as overdue books go, Sister has
some good news for students. "I'd like to
remove fines altogether," Sister explained, Editor 's note: The staff wishe to extend its
welcome to the entire Freshman Class. We
hope you will enjoy it here and always feel
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free to make contributions to Challenge
As We See It
Projects make summer fun
Student summer interests ran the usual
gamut of job and recreation varieties.
Badger State, co-sponsored by the
American Legion and the Institue of
Governmental Affairs, attracted Jay and
Louis Hammond, Nick Sturino, and Cathi
McGrogan.
The boys got a practical, working knowledge of government while at Ripon. Jay
noted, "The most impressive thing I learned
is that any candidate, no matter what his
beliefs are, must be a man of indestructible
determination, confidence, and courage because the road from the nomination to an
elected office is the longest anyone will ever
travel." Louis added, "The entire program ... enlightened my knowledge of the
work in selecting and supporting a candidate."
Commenting on Girls' State held at
Madison, Cathi thought the best aspect was
the tremendous community-group consciousness.
ick added he still writes to
about six Badger friends. Louis noted the
helping spirit, and Cathi added, "I've never
before had such a tearful goodbye."
"As a senator," Cathi said, "defending
bills brought the mythical state into reality.
Everyone was so equal;sincerity counted. In
campaigning girls wanted your concrete
ideas and opinions of current controversial
topics."
Red Cross Camp
Linda Swadish, Eva Soeka, Diane Ciotti,
and Joe Lubinski spent a week in late
August at Red Cross Youth Leadership
Training Camp at Green Lake, Wisconsin.
Delegates were chosen at a city-wide youth
council meeting in May. Eva and Joe, who
weren't Red Cross members, were picked on
the basis of potential and leadership in other
school projects. The effort is also to recruit
more members.
Training Camp is an orientation to Red
Cross from local to international levels.
Special attention is devoted to developing
imagination and direction in the school
clubs. Camp also includes well organized recreation, talent nights, and dances.
Journalism Course
Mary Holden, a senior attended the summer high school workshop at the University
of Wisconsin. Commenting on her two weeks
in Madison, Mary said, "It made my whole
summer worthwhile. The other kids were
from all over the Midwest. but we all shared
common newspaper problems. Our teachers
were leading journalism advisers and professors. They really inspired us, too. The entire workshop was held in a college atmosphere. We discussed underground papers,
censorship, reporting, and nearly everything
else. At the end of the two weeks, we were
proud to see three newspapers, including our
own underground newspaper, in print, and
our exclusive interview with Mayor Lindsay
on film."
Cathi McGrogan
Sister Mary Wimmer seems eager to meet the
Mary Holden
challenge of leaving St. Joe's and beginning again in
a new place.
School welcomes
new teachers
Members of KITC discuss plans for a dance.
Pictured left to right are John Potente, treasurer,
Rita Giovannoni, Sister Gracemary, Renee Moore,
Don Roby, George Hamilton, Margie Moeller,
secretary, and Sister Faith Polanis.
KYl /YC cont'd.
as open-housing advocate, Mrs. Arthl!r
Mahone, and city alderman, John Ward, appear at some of their meetings. Other meetings featured discussion topics such as Black
Power , gun laws, and the right to discriminate.
At one time the meetings were getting so
large, officers considered holding them at
Local 72 headquarters, which is pledged to
support all civil rights groups. But attendance dwindled toward the end of the summer. However, the group hopes to be revived
in the early part of the school year.
Mary Holden voices her opinion at a journalism
workshop in Madison.
Margie Moeller
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It is a new year for us at St. Joseph and
we will probably meet plenty of new people,
particularly teachers. Because we don't really know how long they have been here, the
faculty at St. Joe's seems to come and go
even quicker than the students do.
"You can just be getting to feel like a
close friend with one of your teachers, and it
is already time for her to leave," complains
senior Betty Modrijan.
Although it is sad to see our old friends
go, it is al o true that we would have a stale
form of learning if all of our ideas came
from the same people.
Fiftheen members of the faculty have left
during the summer. To prevent the yearly
confusion of who's here and who isn't, here
is a list of the teachers who are leaving and
those who are coming in.
Leaving are Fathers Henke, Weber, and
Wanner. Also leaving are Sisters Mary
Wimmer, Faith, Bartholomew, Limana,
Cynthia, Viola Marie, Primosa,
Johannamarie, Gereon, and Elizabeth. Lay
members who will not be with us are Mrs.
Bodven, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Horschak, and Miss
Chapman.
Incoming teachers and their subjects are
Miss Lynn Gehring, Religion; Mrs.
Hawbaker, Spanish; Mr. Patton, physics; Mr.
Vaughn, biology; Mr. Klimowicz physical
science; Sister JoAnn Frick, English; Sister
Shirley Baumert, English; Sister Crescentine
Brill, librarian; and Sister Rosalie Hartman,
music.
We student hope to give these new faculty the cooperation and re pect that they
deserve as teachers here at St. Jo eph 's.
Jay Hammond
Gail Karabetso
Kurt Luebke does his thing while Tom Paradise
industriously helps by holding the gas cap.
Peace! is Gail
summer password.
Karabetsos's
"Wish some of this money were mine," thinks Barb
Kudella as she rings up the cash register.
Stephanie Kudella shudders while a nice cold wave hits.
Pat Falcone and Joy Zuehlsdorf have a riot horsebackriding even if the
horses do stand still most of the time.
Mo Fargo smiles at the golden-blue lake through the center of
an inner tube.
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"Take that! and that!" says Mitch Hebert to Nancy lnele as they
do the frug in Sweet Charity.
Even though it's a hot day,
Pat Heller can stand in
freezing water with only
one foot
"Hmmmm. It's just right," thinks
Joan Swartz as she measures her
skirt.
Walking like a bug isn't easy to do, but Mary
Mueller smiles anyway as she and John Grno
dance in Sweet Charity.
Relaxation, a hammock, and an iced drink is Sue Hou Id's recipe for
beating the heat.
"What have we here?' asks Vince Cicchini, as
he opens what looks like Pandora's box.
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Clubs encourage interests, supply services
School clubs and extracurricular activities
are a great part of a high chool. St. Joseph's
is fortunate to have many school organizations for students to consider joining at the
beginning of this school year.
According to Louis Hammond, a senior,
"In Math Club, you have the opportunity to
explore many fields of mathematics. You
can learn about anything that might interest
you . At meetings you can work math puzzles or report on what you are studying in
class. It is a great way to make math more
interesting to you."
Diane Ciotti , a enior, said, "I like Camera Club. I really joined it just to learn how
to operate complex cameras. But as I studied
these operations, I also learned some of the
other advantages of the club. I became involved in many more activities than I would
otherwise have time for. This summer, for
instance, I spent some time taking pictures
of the rehearsals for Sweet Charity. Another
good thing about Camera Club is the chance
to con tribute to the Challenge."
Red Cross is another school organization
whose purpose is to help people. The biggest
event of the year for Red Cross was a party
for the children at Weiskopf School.
A very important club in school is the
Stage Crew. Without them, no school production could go on. Working on the stage
crew helps a person learn what is happening
behind the scenes.
Junior Great Books is a program that can
be continued from grade school to high
school. " After being in Junior Great Books
for six year, I found that many times I was
able to discover entirely different perspectives through an author's writing," Barb
Kudella, a senior, said.
Future Teachers of American (FT A) is a
club for upperclassmen who are interested in
a teaching career or attending college . Each
year the club commutes to various colleges
such as Whitewater or Marquette.
Another extracurricular activity at St.
Joe's is the organization of Library Aides.
Sandy Gleason , a senior , explained, "I enjoy
being an aide because it gives me an insight
into a librarian's work . Working there was a
nice diversion from a regular study hall."
One of the most worthwhile organizations at St. Joe's is the debate team . Sandy
Principe , a senior, said, "Freshman year
Linda Pulera and I were teamed together. We
both enjoyed debating so we rejoined the
team this year. We regret missing two years.
Debate involves researching a topic, taking a
stand on the issues, and presenting the ca e."
Sandy also said, "Debate broadens your
knowledge on the current issues. Instead of
just reading about an event in the local newspaper, you know the background and effect
on various issues."
These clubs will hold initial 1968-'69
school year meetings soon. P.A. announcements will report time and place.
Mary Holden
" It's the other person who has to smile, not the
photographer," is the first rule that will have to be
mastered by potential Camera Club member, Joe
Lindi '71 .
Officers seek improved Council
"At the seminar we hoped to bring out
the idea of a united atmosphere here at St.
Joseph's. Class unity is fine for activities
such as floatbuilding and patron drive, but
for other things such as games and dances,
especially Homecoming, spirit throughout
the school must be united," the officers said
in a joint statement.
Student Council hopes to make Homecoming special this year by having special
buttons for the students to wear, and by
playing Homecoming up as something special, not just another game .
This year the officers want the representative elections to be stressed for their importance. In the past, a majority of representatives took little or no interest in the meetings. "Instead of a meeting it seemed like an
hour of free period while the officers tried
to shout above the noise," stated last year's
junior treasurer, Jim LeTart.
Another problem that has come as a resulf of a bad representative election is that
an irresponsible representative either didn't
get the right information across to the homeroom, or it never got there at all due to his
or her inattentiveness at one of the meetings.
Summing this up, Linda Pierce had this to
say, "Representatives play a major role in a
Student Council, for without them nothing
would be fully accomplished." And on behalf of the officers Linda added, " We fee l
that a good representative, plus everyone's
involvement, wi ll add up to a great and
This year's Student Council officers are Brad Bennet, treasurer; Gloria DeMarco, secretary; Linda Pierce, successful Student Council."
Gail Karabetsos
vice-president; and Jay Hammond, president.
Who says that there can never be any
changes made in our Student Council? Student Council officers Jay Hammond, president; Linda Pierce, vice-president; Gloria
DeMarco, secretary; and Brad Bennett, treasurer; with Sister Brenda as moderator, are
determined that some changes can and probably will be made . During the summer
months the officers held eight meetings
(three with Sister Brenda). Most of their
time was taken up by the planning of the
dance, "It's a Blizzard," and the seminar
which was held a week before school
opened.
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A Lesson
Death of a Name
We used to walk together
in the spring.
We picked flowers and braided them
in our hair.
We ran along the beach together.
My golden hair glistened
in the sun.
Her black hair shone silently.
We gathered the golden leaves together
and piled them high.
We played pretend games.
Sometimes she was a sleek black stallion
and I was a pure white mare.
We made snowpiles and snowcakes together
As all little girls do.
I used to watch her black eyes dancing
merrily-But tha l's over.
We don't play together anymore.
I know better now.
Shirley Dyke
I wrote your name on dying leaf.
T'was curled and crumpled and yellowed,
A poor dying leaf with your name on it.
After the freezing winds
have blown and battered
the leaf about,
and children have shattered
it into a thousand specks
beneath their feet,
Your name, too,
shall be shattered.
Paula Kaufman
To Fly
"Why must I
Be an earthbound man?"
asked I
As I gazed from the sand
of a long, cold beach
And saw
The smooth curving wing
Of a grey-white gull,
His body, a hull
Of a small airship
Free to roam
In a flock
Or alone
Across the water,
Across the band
Of the grey-white sand
Where I stand,
A creature doomed
To the dusty land.
Mark Martino
Goodbye, Carol
Harbor Bright
Reuben
Sees kaleidoscopic
Whirls of colorful life
Through his eyes
Winking, blinking
Nodding his way.
When he pulls the
Shades,
A candle paints
Murals on the cracks
In dusty grey.
In his sleep
Ink spots grow
Beneath the pen
And envelope the chair.
A scream.Silence.
Reuben
Sees his face
Under a chair
His mind is as high
as ...
Muddy harbor water,
silent and motionless,
concealed in winter's
skeletons.
A spring resurrection
sun-cleansed and
dock-planted the
darkened waters.
Boats arise
to blemish bright
the resting ripples
of winking water.
Arlene Petroske
Rita Giovannoni
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I remember Carol,
bowed and sashed in a mirage
of dewed valley flowers,
arms outstretched with Mayday games.
Carol,
you're running down
a dark road-without-wind.
I long to gather you,
as so many forgotten daisies
in sky-lark-pureness.
Yet,
you push me away
as the moon thrusts for beach-children.
Are you a child?
ow,
Carol, on your knees again,
a lily two weeks after Easter;
your white wet with the April torrent
of Spring-Sadness.
But Carol,
I can caress you no more.
Others know your night
and 1 am lost in a skied-sea
of memories:
like the look in Bambi's eyes.
Your eyes.
Cathi McGrogan
Football season kicks into action
A trong bench and keen competition
among players may well be the key to St.
Joseph football succe s this fall, and Head
Coach Robert Carbone seem optimistic that
brighter days lie ahead for hi ballclub .
"We certainly have more depth this year,
and we won't have as many injurie as last
sea on," Coach said in a pre-season interview. Those injurie he's talking about,
which affected 15 players throughout the
campaign, led last year's club to a disappointing 2-6-1 record .
For once, the Lancers won't have to
worry about lack of lettermen to spoil their
chances. o fewer than 11 men are returning. The veterans are Captain Bill
Sobotowicz, Mike Glembocki, Mike
Thomey, Tom Althaus , Bill Kolar , Tony
Stella, Tom Rugg, Dick Platt, Rock Jurvis,
Bruce Mahone, and Jim Robbins . All are seniors with the exception of Jurvis, Mahone,
and Robbins.
Lancer quarterbacks Rick Llanas, Bill Kolar,
Dennis Serpe, and Ed Nowell study game plays.
PERHAPS THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT
from this year's ba llclub seems to reflect
from the quarterbacks. Coach Carbone has
four fine signal-callers to look at: senior Bill
Kolar; juniors, Ed owell and Dennis Serpe,
and sophomore Ricky Llanas. From here, it
looks like a battle between Kolar and
owell , but anything can happen. Last year
Kolar, who has been bothered by bad knees,
completed 39 of 109 for a 35.8 percentage,
565 yards, and 6 touchdowns . owell saw
limited action last year, comp leting 3 of 6
for 36 yards and no TD's. Neither Serpe nor
Llanas has varsity experience, but either
could do the job if needed.
Mike Thomey, Dick Platt, and Rock
Jurvis seem to be the top candidates for running back positions, but senior Jim LeTart
or junior John Vitkus could take over a
starting berth. None of these players had a
spectacular season running last year, but all
have good potential. Two sophomore sensa-
lions, Bob McQucstion and Mike Higgins , also have a chance of breaking into the varsity ,
but they may need a little more seasoning
firs l.
THE LI E APPEARS STURDY with lettermen surrounding every position . At ends,
Tom Althaus and Bruce Mahone seem best
bet , but don't count out junior Mark Miller
or sophomore Paul Pulera . Mahone caught
only 3 passes last season but accounted for
76 yards for a 25 .3 average . At tackles ,
Captain Bill Sobotowicz and Jim Robbins
look tops , with Joe Trotta providing ome
good competition . Tom Rugg, Mike
Glembocki, and Jerry Montemurro arc all
battling for the two guard positions. From
here it looks like a toss-up. Sophomore
Randy Viola appears to be a rugged stepping
stone for Tony Stella to cross before he
earns himself a starting role at center.
THE 1968 VERSIO OF THE LAN CERS got its first test last Saturday against
Hales Franciscan. St. Joe 's faces St. John's
Cathedral at Lakefront Stadium this
Saturday . It was the first meeting with Franciscan for the Lancers, but St. Joe's has compiled a 5-1 record against Cathedral since the
two teams met for the first time in 1958.
Marty Ruffalo
Cross-country sprints into shape
This year's cross-country team enters its
second season as a conference sport with a
new coach , and a refinement in style and
spirit. Piloting the young sport for St.
Joseph's will be Head Coach John Refieuna,
former graduate of St. Joseph's and last
year's assistant tennis coach.
After last year's rookie record of 3-3, the
runners are looking forward to an even better season this year. One of last year's veterans, George Van Lone, commented, "We
should definitely have an improved team this
season with a solid team effort and the experience gained in previous meets. Last year
all we did was run . This year we are learning
how to run."
Helping Coach Reficuna combat the
dreaded sophomore jinx will be two returning lettermen headed by senior Captain
Kevin Schneider and ace runner, Don
Ageton. Although only fifteen boys turned
out for the team, Captain Schneider explained, "We make up for in spirit what we may
lack in number."
The cross-country team will run its home
meets at either Lincoln Park or Kennedy
Park.
The sport of cross-country can easily be
explained to those unacquainted with the
sport. The runners of both teams run a circular course of 2.3 miles. The runner finishing
first is awarded one point, the second place
runner rece ives two points, and so on down
the line ti ll the last place ru nner receives his
allotted points . The winn ing team is de termined by who has the least po in ts, as in go lf.
The sport is strenuous but satisfyi ng.
Baseball
St. Joseph's varsity baseball team, playing in the
Kenosha's Junior League, placed third this summer
with an 8-6 record. The team is sponsored by the
E. F. Madrigrano Co. and is coached by Mr. Iggy
Paulauskas.
Three of the stars of the team won berths on
the all-city Legion team. Members chosen were
Tim Elsen , Gary Pau lauskas, and Rock Jurvis.
Track
The Lancer trackmen were not id le thi summer, as members of the team entered the Kenosha
Jaycee's Track Meet. Paul Gray, Kurt Hannes, Brad
Bisciglia, and Tom Jennet all placed fus t in two
different events.
Swi mming
Cathi McGrogan took second place in this summer's third annual Invitational Swim. Cathi entered
the girls' two-mi le for the first time.
Basketball
Members of St. Joseph's basketba ll team took
advan tage of Kem McCall's summer basketball
camp.
Greg Swartz
Greg Swartz
The basics of cross-country
Ever wonder how Captain Kevin Schneider keeps
in shape for cross country?
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Homecoming gets under way Peterson ~p~aks on
The announcement of the candidates for
Homecoming at the school assembly Friday,
October 4, kicked off the 1968 homecoming
festivities. Candidates gave a flash insight
into their personalities by answering a questi on submitted by the student body.
The following week, October 7 - 11, was
filled with the planning and construction of
eight floats. Each class built two floats,
working within a $30 expenditure limit.
The queen will be announced Friday,
October 11 at the school assembly. This will
enable her to reign from that moment until
the last song of the Homecoming dance is
over. Friday night she will visit the floats as
they receive finishing touches.
Saturday the queen, her court, the cheerleaders, and the floats will ride in a parade,
which starts at 12:30, to the Stadium.
At the stadium the queen and her court
will reign from a throne that will be erected
in the stands at the SO-yard line. As the Lancers come out onto the field and line up, the
queen will pre ent Captain Bill Sobotowicz
with the game ball.
During the half-time ceremonies, the parade will circle the football field. The winning floats and the queen's favorite will be
announced. Entertainment during half-time
will be proved by the St. Joseph Swing Band
directed by Mr. Richard Kreuzer.
Since the main purpose of Homecoming
is to offer the alumni a chance to participate
in a school activity, invitations have been
sent out by Student Council to all alumni
who graduated from 1964 on. Completing
the 1968 Homecoming festivities will be the
dance Saturday night from 8-11 in the gym.
R ita Giovannoni
youth pol 1t1cs
During a "Maiers for Congress" rally, we
interviewed Mr. Donald Peterson, chairman
of the Wisconsin Democratic delegation. As
you may recall, he attained prominence at
the recent Chicago convention by backing
the minority war plank.
Mr. Peterson explained to youthful dissidents, " o one campaign is the beginning or
the end. Keep your values. If you really believe, work even if it takes a lifetime."
Mr. Peterson was a member of the Coalition for an Open Convention. They tried to
get the Grant Park bandshell to keep demonstraters off the street. Mr. Peterson believes
Mayor Daley precipitated the confrontation
of the police and youths.
Cathi McGrogan
Vol. I l,
o. 2
St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
Oct. 1968
Seniors attend weekend retreat
"You sta nd righ t there on that blade of grass,"
Student Council President, Jay Hammond, instructs Linda Pierce, vice-president, as he works
out fi nal Homecoming plans.
Debate, forensics
start season
The season's first debate meet wi ll be
October 26 at Pius. Sister Marion, coach,
predicts top competition will be from Marquette. Prospects look good with 34 freshmen in Debate 1, and a research class of 18
upperclassmen. This year debaters will enter
about 16 tournaments to battle the problem,
Resolved: that the United States should estab li sh a system of compulsory service for all
citizens. A trip to William Pitt University in
Pittsburg could be the reward for varsity successes.
Sacred Heart in Chicago will host the
opening forensic meet. This year the club
will use student coaching by the best and
most experienced members in the club.
Sister Joan Bu rke, coach, stated this method
is advantageous because the older student is
in the same competitive ituation, and has a
fee l for what selection is appropriate.
On October 4, members of the Senior
Class attended the first of two weekend retreats at Camp Vista Wee Yon Wa Untka
(otherwise known as Father Fischer's Camp)
in Campbellsport, Wisconsin.
Beginning Friday night and ending Sunday, the retreat is held with the intention of
providing seniors with highly concentrated
opportunities for experience in Christian living. The retreat includes discussions, lectures, and other activities leading to a new
sense of involvement.
Because the format of the retreat has
changed, some may think the basic purpose
has changed. This is not true: the goal is still
a revitalization of the Christian life. The
dubious might get some reassurance from
the enthusiastic and appreciative response of
last year's seniors to this experience.
Although the retreat this year follows the
basic pattern of the one held last year, there
are a few changes. It is no longer compulsory
for seniors to attend the week-end retreat.
An evening of recollection will be scheduled
as an alternative for those not going. Also,
the location of the retreat has been changed
because of better facilities at the camp for
handling such a large group at one time.
The second retreat will be held ovember
8.
Mary Jo Lindi
Preview
October
12-Football - PioNono-2 p.m.- Homecoming
12-Crosscountry, Marquette Home-2 p.m.
19 Football Memorial 8 p.m. Away
19 Crosscountry, Pius Invit.-Away 9 a.m.
22-P.S.A.T. 8:10 cafeteria
26-Football -Pius XI-8 p.m.-Home
26 Crosscountry, State Meet-Away
31 Crosscountry, Conf. Meet Away-4 p.m.
November
Senior Class officers, Diane Lei ttl , John Po tente,
Li nd a Pulera, and Tom Cox, wo rk out pla ns for
this year's re treat.
l Football Marquette 8 p.m.-Away
l End of f. irst Quarter
4-1.T.E.D. for Fresh., Soph., Jr.
4 Wisconsin at uraJ Gas, Gasarama-11: 10 to
12:10 (A semb ly)
5 l.T.L. D. For Iresh., Soph ., Jr.
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Draft laws need revision
Draft pressure forces students into college. Non - Quaker pacifists are left with the
alternatives of jail or flight to foreign countries.
Draft uncertainty leaves companies unwilling to hire prospective inductees.
The National Advisory Commission on
Selective Service found 12.9 per cent of all
draftees is non-white even though these
people comprise only 11.1 per cent of the
total United States population. This higher
proportion has been true since 1959.
The burden of military duty falls unequally upon our citizens. The poorer members of society, those unable to continue
their education or land a draft-exempt job,
are the ones at a disadvantage.
Selective Service channeling is another
Challenge
Published by the students of
St. Joseph High School
Vol. 11,No.2
October, 1968
EDITOR -IN -CHIEF ..... . .... • .. Mary Holden
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
News . ............... . ... Rita Giovannoni
Editorial . ... ........ .. .. . . Margie Moeller
Features . . ............... Cathi McGrogan
Pictures .. .. ............. . . Paula Kaufman
Creative Writing ....... . .... . Mary Holden
Jo-Pinions .. . .... . .•........ Mark Martino
Sports ........... . . . ....... . Greg Swartz
Marty Ruffalo
STAFF .... . . . .. . . . ..... .. .... Mary Jo Lindi
Tom Paradise. Gail Karabetsos
ART STAFF . . .. . .......... . . Darlene Fitch
Mary Rose Perona. Mark Martino
PHOTOGRAPHER . . . . . . . . Mark Van Hazinga
ADVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Virginia , O .S.F .
current injustice. The government document
entitled "Channeling," dated 1965 , is no
longer available to the public. It makes clear
that government has assumed the right to
control and direct the life choices of young
Americans by the manipulation of the draft
and its exemptions. Students, therefore,
study with the threat of loss of deferment
hanging over their heads.
At pr~nt some of the most desperate
young men in this country are those who
oppose the war and yet are being drafted to
fight it. Even those who aren't drafted feel
the pressure. They realize it is only the insecure privileged deferment that allows them
escape from battle or prison. There is little
joy in this good fortune because the boys are
conscious of being channeled by a system
that pushes them into a particular kind of
life, as it pushes others into a particular kind
of death . Reason has been soured by com promise.
Minority groups have a special problem.
Concerning the Black man, we quote Robert
Stanford : "tt is deplorable that so many
Blacks are forced to conclude that the mi li tary represents the only way out of American ghettos of desperation." We also see the
inequity that makes Blacks fight for freedom
when they aren't given it.
As a solution we propose compulsory service but with options. This compulsory service would allow the draftee to choose
between the armed forces or service organi zations, such as the Peace Corps, Red Cross,
VISTA, etc. A volunteer army would use
higher pay and fringe benefits as incentives.
We feel that either of these solutions
would be more practical than any offered by
the present system.
Cathi McGrogan
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Foreign exchange
sought by students
Remember the American Field Service
Club? It died. Mr. Gauchel , former moderator , cited the following as reason: lack of
homes for exchange students, little interest
on the part of parents and students, and
much apathy. As with a lot of St. Joe's
clubs , meeting turnouts were poor.
Yet, looking into past years , having an
exchange student at St. Joe's seemed almost
to be a tradition. Since 1960 we have been
host to at least one student from such
European countries as Italy and France. We
also had students from Bolivia, Costa Rica,
Colombia an d Argentina in Sou th America,
and a girl from the Philippines in 1963.
Some years, as in 1961 - '63 and '64, we
even had two and three exchange students
who shared a li ttle of their count ry and culture with St. Joe's students and , in turn,
learned a little about ours.
Many of these studen ts were sponsored
by the American Field Service, some by the
National Catholic Welfa re Confere nce . Onehalf of these students came from Costa Rica
thro ugh the efforts of the Franciscan Sisters'
missionary college of St. Clare in San Jose.
St. Joe's also offe red the oppo rtunity for
its students to visit ano ther coun t ry as an
exchange or at least as a visiting studen t.
Money to make this experience possible for
some students was raised by holding a number of school dances, the proceeds of which
went to this cause.
St. Joe's could again have a wo rthwhile
cultural exchange program, but first students
must show a willingness to care fo r and entertain such a student so that the responsibility of providing fo r the person for a year
isn't left just t o one fa mily.
Money can also be a probl em. About
$900 is needed fo r each student. Yet there
seems to be mo ney for athl etics and o ther
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As We See It
We Wonder If
the Interracial Youth Council
will be active again.
anyone reads modern poetry.
Pio Nono has a chance of winning
the Homecoming game.
everyone knows first quarter
ends November 1.
students will remember where to
put garbage in the cafeteria.
science and math students will
understand the metric system.
We Wonder Why
The 23rd Avenue stairs are always
jammed while the others are deserted.
Janis Joplin, GreeksRussians
A little short on cash this week? Looking
for some cheap thrills? Turn on with the
electrifying album called Cheap Thrills by
Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Big Brother and the Holding Company's
new release on the Columbia label is an earful of New Blues, originated by the Company. Trying to get away from rhythm and
blues and soul music, the group is setting a
style of its own.
Janis Joplin, the lead singer and sole female of the group, sings her own type of
blues-raw, gusty, and wild.
Complementing Miss Joplin's rugged
voice are the male musical masters of the
Holding Company: Sam Andrews, Jim
Gurley, Peter Albin, and Dave Getz. Put
them all together and get set to turn on.
Remember, Gang, this album is approved by
the Hell's Angels, Frisco division.Greg Swartz
You too ? Gnossos Pappadopoulis
Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up.
In Richard Farina's June, 1967, unique
novelette we find a provocative character.
Gnossos makes the round of life from smoking paragoric, jumping on table tops during a
fraternity smoker, taking Elizabeth Arden
bubble baths, being apolitical and ending up
down in Cuba, complete with Sam Giancana,
all the way to dropping into school and getting A's in astronomy.
Been Down is a madcap adventure of
whole-page sentences. It's hilariously awakening and worth side stepping the classic
norm for.
Learn how to think like Gnossos. Be cool,
immune and find out, as Gnossos does, that
it doesn't work.
Cathi McGrogan
Try mentioning Tolstoy. You'll certainly
receive looks which border on surprise and
disbelief. Is Tolstoy more than the literary
genius behind War and Peace? In Henri
Troyot's Tolstoy the author is stripped and
exposed to the soul. Through the peasant
setting soon to be enveloped in revolution,
we see that Tolstoy's social insight, philosophy, and comment applies to today's society, as well as to Czarist Russia.
Often, Tolstoy gives us a logical basis for
re-examination of traditional concepts. For
instance, he says to those involved in military service, "It is all just people who must
refuse to become soldiers - that be ready on
another's command to kill."
Torn between an aristocratic upbringing
and his own personal philosophy, Tolstoy's
life was a constant struggle. His philosophy
was a mixture of Christianity, justice, and
self-proclaimed integrity. Much of his personal struggle was the result of a conservative application of principle.
Troyot takes pains to reveal the man.
Tolstoy deserves our attention. Tom Paradise
Homecoming queens reviewed
St. Joseph's High has been in existence
for 11 years. During this time there have
been nine Homecoming queens, (soon to be
10). The students at St. Joe's, however, remember only a few. It seems that although
being queen is probably the greatest honor
of a girl's high school years, she is soon forgotten as new students take the places of
former scholars.
Most of the students, with the exception
of the new freshmen, remember Mary
McCarthy, Homecoming queen of 1967.
Mary is now working in a candy shop in Detroit but hopes to begin college the second
semester. Before her in 1966 Kay Kirsch had
the honor of reigning as queen. Kay is now
married to Stan Borden, a fellow graduate in
'67.
The 1965 Homecoming queen, Anita
Chubrillo, is in her junior year at Whitewater
College. She is probably the last queen remembered by any here at the school now
because she was crowned when present seniors were only frosh.
The queen for 1964 was Melinda Matera.
She is 22, single, and diligently working her
way through her fourth year at Madison.
Pat Kennedy, now also married, reigned
as the 1963 homecoming queen. And the
year before her, in 1962, the honor was
given to Katie Heller. Katie was just married
a little over a month ago to Barry Wojtak.
Katie's bother Robert, now a dentist, is married to the 1959 queen, Mary Kae Hawkins.
They have two children, Kim and Kreg.
Mary Kae deserves special attention because she was the first queen at St. Joseph's
High. "I enjoyed all four years at St. Joe's,"
Mary Kae said, "but senior year was the
most exciting and rewarding."
In 1961 Pat Cipolla was crowned. Pat was
just 24 in August and is the wife of David
Hahn and the mother of David, Jr.
Diane Ruffalo, the 1960 queen, is married to Lynn Fredericksen. They are now living in Omaha, ebraska.
Who will be this year's queen? What will
her future be? These answers future issues of
CHALLE GE will have to record.
Gail Karabetsos
Caesar to return soon
Caesar, the St. Joseph mascot, will be at
the Homecoming game this year. Father
Darnieder laughingly said, "He'll be glad to
be in the parade." Caesar, an eleven-year old
Boxer, has made appearances at most of St.
Joseph's Homecoming games.
Caesar has been at St. Joe's since the
school's beginning. Originally it was Father
Joseph Conley's dog, who acquired him
while in the Air Force. Father Conley, a very
CaesaI, our mascot, will be home again soon.
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close friend of Father Darnieder, was later
transferred and was forced to give up his pet.
While golfing with Father Darnieder, Father
Conley mentioned his dilemma. After consulting Father Olley, then athletic director at
St. Joe's, Father Darnieder called Father
Conley and said that they would be glad to
take Caesar. Within a few days Caesar was at
his new home in time for his first birthday
and the school's opening.
Since February, however, Caesar has been
vacationing in Racine at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Al Schmidbauer, friends of Father
Darnieder. Mrs. Schmidbauer said, when interviewed, "I still think he's one of the most
unusual dogs I have ever met. He's getting a
little older now. He was just eleven, which is
really 77 in dog years, but he's still as friendly, alert, and intelligent as ever."
During his years at St. Joe's, Caesar spent
a good part of every day at school in the
corridor outside Father's room, monitoring
the traffic. Students and visitors alike were
seldom disconcerted at the sight of rubber
Jamb chops and bones outside the principal's
door. Everyone knows even a dog needs
something for those dull moments in
between.
Mary Holden
The History of Fall
And it came to pass
that fall leaves fell,
leaving the naked branches
to shiver in the wind.
The people, too, have grown cold
and sit before blazing fires,
with only the spirit of friends
to warm their souls.
Paula Kaufman
A keen eye and good canine scan will get Jack
Broesch plenty of ducks this season.
Discovering the wonders of chemistry is Glenn Woroch's favorite way of spending fifth period.
At the pep assembly, Tom Smith and Brad Bennett turned
out to be pro sportcasters.
Paula Renzoni had to smile when Tonia Neustifter asked if she
was following her.
" othing like a social outing in the park after school," agree Mike Gifford, Malcolm
Mahone, John Forchette, Laurie Wilson, Leslie Long, and Mary Mader.
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Stretching out in front of the fueplace is the way Paula Anderson makes studying
bearable.
Peace seems to be Jim Hanson's password, too. Mark White tries to
decide what he should "tattoo" with his magic marker next.
While Beth Fulmer and Mary Kay
Schroeder lead the fans in a rousing
cheer at the Cathedral game ...
J.V. cheerleader, Kitty Albrecht, uses a smile to help sell
programs to Tim Schlenker and Diane Makouske.
Autumn
Changing
Crimson colors.
Crinkling sounds, now crushed leaves,
Harvest scenes, Halloween- Winter's
Coming.
Sandy Principe
Wishing t11at she could open her lock with a key
won't do Deborah Hall any good.
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Blood Red
This whole thing's insane. If I hear my
mother say, "We're only doing what's best
for you, dear" one more time, I think I'll
scream. After all, I SHOULD know if something's good for me or not. The way my
parents treat me you'd think I weren't rational or something.
The really bad part is that everyone has
his own tidy little explanation of what happened - only nobody's got the right one.
Even from the beginning, when this whole
thing started, my mother passed it off as "a
simple case of sibling rivalry" and let it go at
that. But I knew better already.
That first day when I pounded on the
door of the bedroom - the one Stacy and I
used to share - my face and neck were all
red; I was so angry. When she opened the
door and I saw her wearing my new red
slacks and my expensive sweater, I wanted
to slap her as hard as I could. She had been
acting so obnoxious lately. She walked
around as if she owned the house and did
things I never thought of doing at her age.
I'II never know how she had the nerve to
touch my belongings, though. I was 16 and
she was only 13'h - but that didn't bother
Stacy.
Anyway, we got into a huge fight over
those silly slacks - clawing each other like
animals and exchanging some pretty sharp
words. Then my mother butted in. She is the
epitome of hypocrisy. If my mother goes on
a civil rights march, you can be sure she
hates Negroes.
Well, my sister won the argument and left
the house wearing my slacks. I told her red
was definitely NOT her color and that it
clashed with her dishwater hair. From that
day on I knew I hated her ...
A week later Stacy and I had a mild disagreement - by our standards, that is. Ordinarily, the fact that Stacy got ten 15-minute
phone calls a night didn't really bother me.
But that day I was sick of listening to her
talk about the stupid boys in her class and
about the outfit she was wearing to Joey's
party. "Get off that phone! I want to use
it.,,
I had been firm and uncompromising, but
Stacy didn't seem to notice. She acted childishly as usual and refused to hang up. So I
fixed her good - I clicked down the phone in
the midst of a juicy conversation about two
of her friends.
That infuriated Stacy, but it made me
laugh. Stacy didn't think it was funny,
though. I can remember her saying, "Just
because you haven't got any friends, you
jealous witch!" But that didn't bother me.
Stacy always seemed to be saying dumb
things like that. I didn't care what she called
me.
After that day Stacy went out of her way
to annoy me. She invited friends over to the
house every weekend. She wore her boyfriend's ring on a chain around her neck and
talked to him for hours each night. No two
people could be less alike or less compatible
than Stacy and I were. If I wanted to sleep
late, Stacy insisted on getting up early. She
did twice her share of housework just to
make me look bad.
Pretty soon things got worse, and I
couldn't stand being in the same room with
Stacy. One night we were doing the dishes me washing and Stacy wiping - when she
told me I didn't get all the food off a plate.
That infuriated me! Here was this little brat
talking as if she were superior to me or
something. I was so mad that I grabbed a
steak knife and chased her around until she
was pinned against the refrigerator. I scared
her but good. The dumb kid thought I was
really going to kill her. I laughed even as I
thought how tempting it would be. _
One night about a week after the incident
with the knife, I heard mom and dad discussing Stacy and me. I guess the little troublemaker had told her about what had happened. That was bad enough, but she also
mentioned the time when I held her under
the water at the lake until she started gasping for breath.
During their discussion Mom said things
about Dad's imagination and how sisterly
squabbles were only natural. I wanted her to
stop making excuses for me. I'd show her
what was really wrong with me. I hated
Stacy. I hated her, and I wanted my parents
to know it. I waited for any opportunity to
show how much I hated my sister.
My chance came one day when I got
home from school. My parents weren't home
yet. The first thing I noticed as I walked in
the front door was Stacy lying on the couch,
lying there in my good red pants. Her regular, heavy breathing encouraged me. Now
was as good a time as any. I went to my
bedroom and dug out the quartz bookend
Stacy had once given me as a birthday present. It was ugly and irregular, but Stacy had
pretended it was beautiful just so I would
have to thank her for giving it to me. Now
the heavy stone seemed to sizzle in my hand.
I went about my task noiselessly, calculating
every move.
After it was over, I stood back to admire
my work. But something was wrong - very
wrong. Stacy's lifeless body was sprawled on
the couch, blood spilling from her forehead
onto my good red pants. I went to the kitchen to get scissors and a towel. I cut the
pants from Stacy's body and wiped the crimson liquid off her face and neck. Everything
looked right now - very right. I guess red
wasn't Stacy's color after all.
Margie Moeller
AFS Story Cont.
worthwhile causes at St. Joe's. So why not
for AFS? If student interest and backing
were evident, Student Council and perhaps
some civic service organizations could be approached for monetary aid.
To determine student interest in reviving
such a program, a meeting will be held this
week. A P.A. announcement will state time,
place, and the exact date.
Mary Jo Lindi
Cathi McGrogan
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What is your opinion of the
present gun control lavvs?
If the present gun laws were sufficient,
the murder rate would be cut down considerably and so would accidental deaths.
Claudia Coogan 316
The present gun control laws are grossly
inadequate. They do nothing to stop the
mail order sale of guns, which is one of the
biggest dangers.
Jim LeTart 112
I think the present gun control laws are
good, although they don't always seem to be
carried out.
Pattie Schmitz 211
The laws are based too much on the idea
that the potential killer is going to register
his gun, which he isn't, and that if somebody
had the intention of killing, he would stop
and think if he were in a rage. Basically, such
laws are intended for the good of the people,
but they would also be a financial burden
for the well-equipped sportsman.
Bob Pawlak 108
I am not in favor of the present gun control laws. I don't think anyone should be
able to buy a gun whenever he wants to.
Linda Gray 303
I think the gun laws are insufficent. There
will be just as much killing now as before if
we don't do something.
Sandy Foreman 308
No, I don't. The delegates are supposed
to vote in accordance with primary results,
but they vote according to their views instead. I think a direct national primary is the
answer.
Kris Scuglik 102
The convention is probably the best way.
realize that it is a lot of work, but I hope
we are doing it in the most profitable way.
Sally Fischer 214
Gun control is acceptable to a point as
long as it doesn't hinder a man's right to
possess a weapon for whatever his reason:
protection, enjoyment, occupation, etc.
Vince Cicchini 105
No, I don't think the convention is the
best way of nominating condidates because
it has too much fun and noise. This
shouldn't be the way you pick something as
serious as a presidential condidate.
Mike Safago 109
I don't think they're doing too much
good. If a person really wants to kill a person, he would find a way. It might be harder
becausee of the laws, but I think a person
could still get a weapon.
Mary Gallo 111
The convention seems to be the most
democratic and reliable way to nominate
candidates. I feel it offers both the people
and the politicians the chance to nominate
the candidates.
Rick Gleason 302
They're all right for the people who want
to obey them.
Roberta Falak 303
Homecoming Wish
Tossing wishes to the stars, the staff
hopes that this year's Homecoming has
everything going for it that it can.
We hope that our floats are the product
of cooperation, resourcefulness, and FUN.
We hope (in fact, we know) that our great
football team will really JAR Pio Nono in
our Homecoming game.
We hope that the dance is so enjoyable
I don't think there is a definite yes or no
and the band is so great that everyone will
answer to this question. I think the basic
WANT to stay until the end. We also hope
ideas of a convention is good, but some of
the procedures could be shortened or cut that our Homecoming Queen will reflect the
beauty and vitality that SHOULD be characout.
teristic
of everyone at St. Joe's.
Sue Jansky 214
We hope that everyone gets out of HomeDefinitely not. The selection of the party coming whatever they put into it - and
condidates shou Id never be left up to such a more: we hope that the rest of the year will
small percentage of the population. A na- · burn as brightly for everyone as the float
tional primary is the only democratic means fires.
of choosing nominees.
Bob Borchart 104
Do you think the convention is
the best vvay to nominate candidates? Why or vvhy not?
Yes and no. The convention idea works
well enough, but no convention is worth
what happened at this year's conventions.
Paul Douglas 222
The recent conventions seemed to serve
only as publicity gainers for the condidates
and for a particular city. I think that the
conventioneers should take a good look at
the format and revise it for the betterment
of the country.
Mary Bjork 109
No, I believe that this year's conventions
made it clear that there must be another
way. Humphrey and Nixon were chosen supposedly by representatives of the people. I
think it was clear that McCarthy and Rockefeller were the choices of the people. I believe there should be direct nomination from
the people themselves.
Bill Sobotowicz 104
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BEWARE WILD LIFE! Hunting season is
upon you. Yes, it is just about that time for
the hunters of Kenosha to bear arms and
trudge through the Wisconsin wilderness in
search of their favorite game. In Kenosha
County, duck hunting season started October 12 and runs through ovember 10. Pheasant and squirrel season starts October 19
and ends ovember 24. One of the favorite
seasons for Kenosha hunters is deer season,
which extends from ovember 23 to December I. So throw down your books and pick
up a gun! We're going to have lots of fun.
Dick Platt does some fancy stepping against Hales Franciscan.
Lancers to battle Pio Nono
in Homecoming game
Football focus
Pio Nono High School, entering the CathIt seems to be the general opinion of St.
olic
Conference for the first year, will stand
Joe's senior football players that the football
between
St. Joe's and its sixth Homecoming
team will sweep the conference with the
win in the last seven years when the two
help of Tom Rugg's lucky gym trunks.
teams meet at 2 p.m. Saturday in Lakefront
DO YOUR THI G
. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stadium.
A win Saturday would be especially satisfying for the Lancers since Fr. Edmund
Olley, former athletic director at St. Joe's
from 1958 to 1965, is now Pio Nono's prinFootballs
cipal; and Mr. Robert Radigan, a former St.
Hales Franciscan, 6.
St. Joseph, 18;
St. John's Cathedral, 0. Joe's coach, is now the school's athletic diSt. Joseph, 46;
Scoreboard
8 runners boast big spirit
Good things come in small packages.
Trite as this may sound, it is often very true.
A good example of this adage is this year's
Cross-Country team. Although the team consists of only eight members- one senior,
three juniors, three sophmores, and one
freshman-it has SO-fold spirit.
thest they have ever seen him run was across
the street to get a can of pop.
rector. Pio Nono should be fairly strong considering that, oddly enough, all of its players
from last year are returning. This occurred
because this year is the first year the school
will have seniors. (Pio Nono started with just
freshmen three years ago and has added a
class each year.)
Meanwhile, if the first play of the season
holds any indication of what to expect from
the Lancers this year, beware opposing football teams! Quarterback Ed Nowell stepped
back on the season's opening play and lofted
a 35-yard touchdown pass to split end, Mark
Miller. This set the Lancers off toward their
18-6 win over Hales Franciscan. In that
game, Coach Bob Carbone unveiled a sharp
defense that could well lead the Lancers to a
highly successful campaign.
The offense went wild against St. John's
Cathedral, racking up the most points by a
Lancer team in two years with a 46-0 whitewashing. This time Nowell waited until the
second play of the game to throw a TD pass,
but it was one of the two touchdowns nullified by penalties. Dick Platt had a terrific
running game and Bruce Mahone stood out
on both offense and defense. Once again the
first-string defense, which didn't allow a TD
in either game, played ex cell en t ball.
Kevin Schneider, this year's CrossCountry captain, commented on the small
turnout. "We would have liked to have had a
bigger turnout this year because this would
have created competition within the team
and made for a better all around squad."
When asked what the outlook for this
year's team is, John Beaumier, sophomore,
replied, "We have only one returning lettermen this year; but all the boys on the team
are hard workers and are out to win." John
is running in the number two spot behind
Kevin.
The last question was passed on to the
whole team: What do you think of Coach
John Refieuna? They all seemed to agree The cross-country team wo ul d ru n a mile for a
that he's a great coach even though the far- Camel or any other good reason.
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After Pio Nono, St. Joseph will face perhaps the toughest part of its schedule, meeting at Waukesha Memorial next Saturday,
coming back home and playing Pius the Saturday after that, and traveling to Marquette
on November l to close out the season. All
three were predicted to be strong contenders
for the Catholic Conference crown. Memorial has a 5-3 record against the Lancers
over the years. In the past, the Lancers have
been jinxed by both Piu and Marquette,
winning only one game in seven again t Pius,
and never beating Marquette in six attempts.
Marty Ruffalo
Preview
Nov.
15
Basketball
St. Grcgory - 8 p.m.
Home
15 Variety Show 8:00 p.m.
16 Variety Show 8:00 p.m.
17 Variety Show 8:00 p.m.
23
Debate Tournament
9:00 a.m.
Herc
23 Basketball llcbron 8:00 p.m. Away
27 I lalf Day Classes Close at 11 :05
28-29 Thanksgiving Recess
29 Basketball Memorial 8:00 p.m. Away
Dec.
St. George - 4:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Away
6 Basketball Cathedral 8:00 p.m. Away
7
Wrestling Loyola Academy 2:00
p.m. Away
4
Seniors active in projects
Working together as a class toward some
worthy goal will be experienced by Father
Ronald Crewe's religion classes through
various projects they have planned for first
quarter.
A roller skating party is first period's project. Profits will be used to sponsor a trip to
the Milwaukee zoo for Black ghetto children.
Two bands will be featured at a dance
planned by second period. Their aim is to
get enough money to install heating in the
cabins at Camp Vista, where seniors make
retreat.
Fifth period students will circulate a survey to junior, seniors, and their parents in
order to learn something about the religious
attitudes of St. Joe's teens and their parents.
An original movie dealing with drugs and
other teenage problems is among third
period's activities. Modern music by
Donavan, Country Joe and the Fish , Jefferson Airplane, and Jimmy Hendrix will be
used as background. A Day in the Life is the
tentative title for the production .
Mary Jo LindJ
Seniors Mary aef and Lenny Huebner make plans
for their fund-raising dance.
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St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
OV. 1968
"Happiness Is' aVariety Show
"Happiness Is ... ," the 1968 Variety
Show, will be presented at 8 p.m. ovember
15-17 in the school auditorium.
The song, "Happiness Is ... ," from the
off-Broadway play, You're a Good Man,
Charlie Brown, will open the 11th annual
show. Other selections from Broadway
plays, such as Oliver , Milk and Honey, and
George M will be presented under the direction of Sister Jayne Steffens and Sister
Rosalie Hartman. "Girl Watchers Theme"
and "Fool On the Hill," two current popular
songs , will add variety to the song selections.
number about 300.
A new technique of projecting slides on
the stage will be used this year for different
lighting effects in certain scenes.
Tickets for "Happiness Is ... " will be sold
in the homerooms during the third week of
October and at the door for $1.
Rita Giovannoni
Mary Jo Lindi
Student Congress initiates
debate season Oct. 5
Student Congresses on October 5 at
Brother Rice and Brookfield East started the
FL season. The Chicago league offered a
new experience: each school was assigned a
state's name and debated a resolution for
mass trials during riots.
At Brookfield, Rita Kasalajtis had the
honor of passing a bill in the Senate eliminating the electoral college as the means of
electing a president.
The debate meets started on Oct. 26 at
Lake Geneva. St. Joe's is participating in the
Badger conference instead of the Milwaukee
this year because Badger is closer.
Seven dance numbers, under the direction
of Mr. Thomas Terrien, will provide background for the show. Rosalyn Gladney,
senior, will do an impersonation of Aretha
Franklin singing, "Since You've Been
Gone." Accompanying her will be a troupe
of dancers interpreting the song.
ick
Sturino and Jo Anne Deardorf will present
the ballet, "Gigi."
Other dance selections include "Yankee
Doodle" and "Give My Regards" from the
Broadway play George M. A frolicking
Charleston from "The Boyfriend" will also
be done.
Several original skits created by tudents
will complement the music and dance numbers. including a take-off on "Laugh In."
Student in this year's Variety Show
Pat Durbin, Lee Gregorin, and Susan Gallatin "push 'em back" while Dan Eisenhauer and Rick Ponzio try
to pull themselves together during ariety show practice.
Class interviews
ex-Tremper students
"Tremper has a better school spirit," said
Dick Ginkowski, a former Tremper student
now attending St. Joe's, in a recent interview. Dick and Katie McConnell, another
former Tremper student, agreed that there is
a different attitude at Tremper than at St.
Joe's. Dick explained, "At Tremper, the Student Council represents the student voice.
The administration puts more trust in the
individual student and is not merely a
symbol of authority."
An example of this trust is the honor
study hall. Students recommended by their
counselors are allowed one hour of unsupervised study each day in a regular classroom.
Dick remarked, "This privilege can be lost if
a student betrays the trust placed in him ."
Katie was enthusiastic about the counseling service, saying, "Your counselor always
has time . He takes a personal interest in your
problems ."
Katie explained that Tremper has eight
counselors who do no classroom work other
than study hall supervision. Each student
visits his counselor at least twice a year, once
for scheduling and once at the beginning of
the school term.
As a remedy we first suggest more interAcademically, one difference between St.
est in intramurals. Girls must like sports before demanding them interscholastically. Joe's and Tremper is the grading system.
They must organize within the city to show Dick preferred the letter system, saying it
that a larger conference is possible. Along allowed for human error. Katie commented,
these lines, we wonder what happened to "I like St. Joe's numerical system. In the
last year's would-be girls' golf team.
letter system you can't tell the difference
Finally, Wisconsin regulations can be between an 86 or a 92 because both are
changed with enough backing in the form of B's."
petitions and letters to the Association. Our
Katie and Dick also pointed out that
WISAA rulings may be discovered in the money used for tuition here would be spent
same manner.
on school clothes at Tremper.
Eva Soeka
And in closing - when spring comes,
girls, demand equal time on our courts.
Will girls use the courts?
St. Joe's will soon have tennis courts. Still
there probably won't be interscholastic competition for girls.
All over Wisconsin, graduation will bring
sports scholarships for boys, and Badgerland
girls will grin and bear it.
In other states girls will be receiving
athletic scholarships for swimming, tennis,
skiing, etc. Our female, public-school
counterparts will forego healthy competittcm
'2nd will be sitting idly in the grandstands
due to antiquated rulings of the Wisconsin
Interscholastic Athletic Association.
St. Joseph's belongs to the Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association .
Most of the coaches don't seem to know
much about the rulings of this association
affecting girls. The volumes in the consitution are unindexed; information is hard to
find. So we simply conform to the public
school physical education norm.
As We See It
The staff wishes to acknowledge that it has
received a letter commenting on St. Joe's
cheerleaders. However, since the author did
not sign his or her name, we do not feel
obliged to take issue with it or to print it. In
keeping with our policy, please sign any
comments you want to make public .
We Wonder If
... annihilation of the centerpiece candles at
To note some regulations of dubious
Homecoming could have been a v o i d e d . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
merit embodied in the WIAA's constitution:
by providing ash trays for those who
outside of intramural sports, girls may parwished to smoke.
ticipate only in Sports Days. A Sports Day, ... squealing tires are considered in.
Published by the students of
as defined in the handbook, is an event ... one Head is better than two.
St. Joseph High School
which involves competition between two or ... St. Joe's wastebaskets are really
November, 1968
Vol.
11,
No.
3
more schools. Several sports are usually
invisible.
EDITORS
scheduled simultaneously at these events. We Wonder When
News ........................................ Rita Giovannoni
This, of course, overrules the type of athletic ... the bathroom dryers will be fixed.
Editorials
............................. ....... Margie Moeller
seasons as we know them, since regulations ... students will realize that faculty memPictures ...................................... Paula Kaufman
limit girl -team sports to four days per year.
bers are human and vice-versa.
Creative Writing .... ....................... . Mary Holden
Now let's look at the rules which govern a ... defacing property became fashionable.
Sports ............................................. Greg Swartz
said Sports Day. No admission can be We Wonder Where
Marty Ruffalo
charged. Under no conditions can there be ... everyone was when it was time to deco- STAFF ............................... ............... Mary Jo Lindi
rate for and clean up after Homecoming.
organized cheering. Late night travel is to be
Mark Martino
We Wonder How
avoided .
ART STAFF .... ......... ...... ...... ......... ..... Dave Fobart
... we can keep the great spirit shown in the
Mary Rose Perona
So far these rulings, instead of protecting
first few months of school.
PHOTOGRAPHERS ................... Mark Van Hazinga
female contestants, have caused schools to We Wonder Why
Marty Ruffalo
overpromote boys' sports and simply elimi- ... seniors can use record players only one
ADVISER ................................. Sr. Virginia, O.S.F .
day a week.
nate girls' sports.
Challenge
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Huxley, a new film,
The Jefferson Airplane
Homecoming leaves memories
Aldous Huxley fans remember him for
Brave New World and experimentation with
LSD . Beyond thi s, though, he should be
known as a genius who wove humanist
theories into a form of writing known as the
novel of ideas. Its purpose is to dramatize
the clash between men of varying attitudes.
Huxley 's ambition is for men to make the
most of his fleeting sense impressions and
entertain each passing idea.
Eyeless in Gaza was written during the
formative years of Huxley 's career. At this
point his novels were caricatures interwoven
with essays.
In Eyeless, Anthony Beavis reveals his
identity through a jumbled diary. In an 1800
turn-of-the-century conventional world, he
struggles to prove , as the novel says, that
"peace and social justice are obtainable only
through means that are just and pacific."
With buttons , porn-porns, and the return
of Caeser , team mascot , the Homecoming
spirit burst in at St. Joe 's on Friday, Oct. 11 ,
at an all-school assembly at which Linda
Pierce was crowned queen and began her
reign over the weekend festivities .
Elvira Madigan is the tale of doomed love
between a runaway, flaxen-haired trapeze
artist and a Swedish army deserter.
This sad love story reaches a climax when
Sexten shoots Elvira because death seems
the only alternative to a fugitive life in onenight boarding houses.
The film has been called the most beautiful movie ever made. However, perceptive
viewers can find image wealth beyond the
green-gold meadow scenes. For instance, the
youthful twosome enjoy numerous picnics,
thus reflecting their life style of delight in
momentary adventure.
The final scene is reminiscent of Bonnie
and Clyde. The gun shot shatters the meadow's peace, and the curtain closes with a
stop-action shot of Elvira in the field a
second before death.
The theme is best caught in Sexten's own
words: "Love is seeing through the eyes of
your lover."
Three classes produce winning floats
favorite . The caption read , 'We'll squeeze
'em! "
Third place went to a big elephant who
announced , "We don't play for peanuts!"
This float was made by the freshmen, who
also captured an Honorable Mention for
their giant Lancer toaster toasting a bedraggled Spartan.
After 12 days of stuffing chicken wire
This is the first time in the history of the
with paper napkins and hammering boards
school
that the freshmen took both a thirdinto frames, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior,
place
prize
and an Honorable Mention for
and Senior Classes each produced two origtheir
float-building
talents.
inal, colorful floats that paraded through
downtown Kenosha and Lakefront Stadium
Queen gives her impressions
before the 2 p.m. Saturday game against Pio
Nono .
Homecoming '68 will probably remain
vivid in the memory of lovely , vivacious
First place went to senior float number
Homecoming Queen, Linda Pierce, longer
one, whose giant Raid can sprayed its deadly
than in anyone else's. "It was the most thrillkiller on a Spartan bug. The float's caption
ing experience I've ever had," Linda exprophesied, "We'll kill 'em dead!"
claimed. ''The game was so exciting and the
A huge pink snake coiled around a dance so wonderful. I just had the feeling I
helpless Spartan was the junior creation that was the luckiest girl in the world."
won them a second-place prize and Queen's
Linda , also Student Council vicepresident, is known to many of the students
for her friendly, outgoing personality. Having a hello for everyone is one of her outstanding traits.
At Homecoming, Linda made a lovely
queen with her short dark hair accented by
the sparkling crown. Holding a bouquet of
red roses presented by Vince Cicchini, she
looked beautifully regal in her pale pink
formal.
Linda's mother, Mrs. Audie Pierce, explained how she and Mr. Pierce felt about
Linda's queenship: "We have never been so
proud of Linda. And I think we were almost
as excited as she was."
Fly Jefferson Airplane. Get you there on
time ...
The Jefferson Airplane has arrived on
schedule with a new release on the RCA
label called Crown of Creation. Their new
cargo of musical mastery is truly a treasure
of the new Rock Era (sometimes known as
the Stoned Age). The music is the indescribable Airplane sound. The lyrics are based on
the reality of our world.
The success of the Airplane centers
around a group of individuals doing their
thing together. The sound may be a little
hard to imagine if you haven't heard the
slow rhythmic beat of Spencer Dryden accompanied by the voice of Paul Kantner
rapping the lyrics of Marty Balin while
Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Cassidy carry the
beat on the magical instruments. Add the
grace and charm of Grace Slick, and you
have a group that is here to stay.
Greg Swartz
Linda confided, "This year's Homecoming was the highlight of my four years
here at St. Joe's. Being queen was a once-ina-lifetime experience that I will never forget.
A big delight of the weekend was handing
the game ball to our captain, Bill
3obotowicz. That really made me feel an important part of Homecoming."
Dance climaxes festivities
The Saturday night da.1ce from 8 to 11
was entitled 'Moonlight Manor." Students
danced to the music of the "Orpheus Blues."
Commenting on the decorations, Janine
Moe, senior, said, "The arch in the doorway
gave me a special serene feeling. And I loved
the paper flower decorations."
Mary Holden
Linda gives Captain Bill a victory smile as she
hands him the homcoming game ball. Cheerleaders
found a real helper in little Laurie Fulmer, who
concentrated hard on getting every cheer just right.
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Mary Jo Lindi
Greg Swartz
HOMECOMING '68
First runner-up, Sandy Principe; Queen Linda Pierce
Queen Linda and her escort, Tom Loizzo
Homecoming candidates 1968: Top row: Linda Pierce, Marilyn Wieske, Margaret ewberry,
Sandy Principe, Kathy Carlini; Second row: Kathy Schlenker, Lynn Leach, Mary Naef, Shirley
Dyke, Bottom row: Linda Pulera
Queen Linda and Captain Bill Sobotowicz
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Regina Fliess and Jill Bianchi put finishing touches on a
junior float.
First-prize float made by senior homerooms 101, 105, 112, and 113.
Second-place float and Queen's favorite
made by junior homerooms 109, 110,
and 206.
Third-place float made by fre hman homerooms
302,303,307,and308
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Editor's Note:
All signed creative contributions are appreciated and should be placed in the Challenge
mailbox located near the study hall. Thank
you.
Daisy Inside
Golden-grained jungle
Holds me from a circle of
White paths to nowhere.
Mark Martino
Haze
Night Vision
The meadow is a sea of grass
floating over the countryside
to shores of the city.
It goes nowhere,
or it leads everywhere,
depending on who takes the journey.
Foggy, mystified world
I ies beyond reason:
not beyond reach,
imagination.
You stretch,
grasping in the misty air,
for the things
you want,
never knowing
your vapor dreams
are gone.
Carrie Grummitt
The surface of green that
hides the treasures of the earth
is calm during the night.
Roses and Weeds at Fifteen
A small breeze blows
and turns this solitude into
a cascade of ripples in the dark,
Remember the pink and orange augusts
In yellow submarines blown with sand.
You gazed and promised lilacs forever,
But the wind warped the sunset.
on which vessels of nothingness
float out to sea.
Gregory Swartz
You were gone in a gray-raining cloud
Of one hundred and thirty-eight days.
And I was dazed by the dead emptiness
Of a lone wise fool's world.
But soon roses and weeds darted again.
We fled in julys and storms,
Yet the laughing breezes of ten
Became blue as our black-eyed susan died.
Flower
A flower slowly
bending
crying
wondering,
Under a steady beat
of snow,
Thinking of
green
bright
warm.
My friend, the yesterdays have disappeared
With purple and blonde eclipses.
And I now run with daisies
In my green dawns.
Mary Holden
Mary Jo Lindi
Fall Work
Homework,
Blistering cramps
From holding a pen too
Long ... sore eyes from small print ... endless
Peril.
Peter,
Paul, and Mary,
Tranquilizers ... tongues of
Silk ... Mantovanis of the folk
Singers.
Jim Le Tart
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New methods tried in classes Students attend clinics
Geography in an Urban Age
Geography isn't a Mickey Mouse course
about crop land and water routes anymore.
Sister Helen's classes are part of the High
School Geography Project, a group of select
schools across the nation working toward
the development of a text. After each new
unit, the class evaluates the material and
sends in a report to the Boulder, Colorado
headquarters.
Twentieth Century discussions get the fu ll attention of Mike Chatilovicz, Gil Llanas, Bob Borchardt, Kurt Luebke, and Cathi McCrogan.
Trying to find methods that better educate the individual is behind the new concepts of teaching at St. Joe's.
Team Teaching Tried
Twentieth Century is experimenting with
team teaching this year. The separate classes
of Miss Kluka and Sister Helen meet jointly
at carefully chosen points in a particular
study. The teacher best qualified lee tu res on
the special topic under study. The next day
is spent on follow up work in the separate
classes.
Sister Helen feels with this method of
teaching her job is more concerned with
asking questions that will force students to
think out right answers by themselves rather
than merely feeding students information.
Team teaching places more reponsibility
on the student to teach himself through student work in small discussion groups and
outside reading . Cathi McGrogan, a Twentieth Century student, commented, "The
three extra books required each quarter have
as much value as the time spent in class.
Learning becomes more interesting wh en
you may pick your own area of specialization."
Sister Gracemary and Mr. Dick Versace
also team teach their English I classes. Sister
Gracemary has discovered that it's harder to
get to know indivi duals in the large groups.
Fresh man Leslie Engdahl likes team
teaching because one gets to compare different teachers' ways of teachi ng.
"The course is designed to rely on student inquiry and analysis in seeking to determine why cities, industry, and insititutions
are located where they are," explained Sister
Helen.
Geography is made a lab science through
the individual student's use of geographer's
equipment, including aerial pheyographs and
stereoscopes, which make pictures 3-dimensional.
Cu It u re, politics, and economics are
among the areas studied.
Business Classes Try New Me thods
Mrs. Zimmerman's business education
classes a re trying conceptive teaching.
Classes are divided into small groups which
choose a leader. Each group has the freedom
of doing as much or as little homework as
the members desire. Homework is then compared and discussed the next day.
The results so far are great. Classes are
two weeks ahead of schedule. Mrs. Zimmerman noted the students tend to work harder
when they are more responsible for what
they learn.
Clinics for debate, journalism, and Student Council provided extracurricular learning experiences for about 20 students the
past two months.
De bate Cl inic
Six St. Joseph freshmen took part in a
debate clinic at Whitewater State University
September 28. Dale Bahr, John P. Jones,
lndre Bauza, Debbie Gott, Jean Mantuano,
and Mary Gifford were given a background
for this year's debate topic through discussions led by college debaters.
Sister Marion, debate coach, was pleased
with the fine showing of St. Joe's students.
John was the high scorer with 72 out of a
possible 100 points. Points were awarded on
the basis of the debaters' contributions to
their discussion groups.
Yearbook conference
Whitewater was also the scene of an annual yearbook conference October 4. Attending were senior staff members, Mary Jo
Lindi, Mary Holden, Mark Martino, Rita
Giovannoni, Paula Kaufman, Marty Ruffalo,
Greg Swartz, Gail Karabetsos, Cathi
McGrogan, and Margie Moeller.
The purpose of the conference was to
present modern concepts for yearbook layout, copy writing, photography, and advertising.
Student Council clinic
On Friday, October 18, and Saturday,
October 19, our Student Council officers
and their moderator, Sister Brenda, traveled
to Green Lake to share ideas about student
government with student leaders from all
over the state.
The clinic was sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Student Councils and included both public and private institutions
of learning.
Margie
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Retreat attracts seniors
A funny thi ng ha ppened to 71 St. Joe
seniors October 5-6 at Camp Vista in Kettle
Moraine County. Coldness and wetness, scavenger hunting, poker, rafter climbing, and
furni tu re moving we re all a part of that
"funny thing." Exactly what took place is
still a puzzle, even to the participants, but
they do know that. ..
. . . this re treat was the grea test single experience of my whole life. The unity
achieved was fa ntastic ...
Henry Heinisch 11 2·
one another.
Jackie Hasslinger 104
... The retreat made you find your real
self through other people ...
Diana PiJlizzi 11 2
don't think the guys who stayed up all
night are a bunch of fi h just because they
didn't waste their time sleeping like the
other guys did. The main idea of the retreat
was to celebrate one another, and that's how
we ce lebrated ...
Rick Ratelis 103
... They di dn't throw God at you ...
Rita Giovannoni 101
Retreaters se ttle dow n fo r the night compl ete with
curlers and jackets fo r wa rmth . Posi ng (a nd sleeping) are to p row: Diana Pillizz i, Diane Perrine,
Mary Fonk , Kathy Elliso n, Nancy lnele, Kay
Pro ko, Rosalyn Gladney; bo tto m row: J oa nne
Scholey, Laurie Beales, and J anine Moe.
The main purpose of the retreat was to
celebrate one another, but I don't see how
guys could celebrate one another by staying
up all night playing poker. What a bunch of
fish !
George Van Lone 11 2
... 1 hope all thestudentsatSt. J oe'sget
a chance to go on a retreat to learn about
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. .. On this retrea t I really found myself
and learned how to be a Christian . It 's bea utiful!
Mike Steckbaurer I 07
... Everyone was free to do his own
thing without fear of mocking ...
Chuck Gifford 11 2
Life is a celebration . On this retreat we
learned how to make it that.
Mark Martino 11 2
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Phy. ed classes
train body, mind
The 1968 St. Joseph High School Football Team
St. Joseph, 18;
St. Joseph, 46;
St. Joseph, 14;
St. Joseph, 14;
St. Joseph, 7;
St. Joseph, 29;
Hales Franciscan, 6.
St. John's Cath., 0.
Notre Dame, 6.
Don Bosco, 13.
Francis Jordan, 0.
Pio Nono, 20.
An important part of our high school
training at St. Joseph's deals directly with
the body instead of just the mind. The
classes which offer exercise and entertainment are the Physical Education courses. At
St. Joseph's the course is required for freshman and sophomore students. But no phy.
ed. program is available at this time for upper classmen.
The staff of this year's Physical Education Department is lead by Mr. Robert Carbone. Assisting him are Mrs. Robert Karnes
and Mr. Frank Matrise.
The female members of the physical education program, led by Mrs. Karnes, learn to
play volleyball, table tennis, bowling tumbling, soccer, golf and tennis. Mrs. Karnes
thinks the girls will enjoy the two new sports
of golf and tennis more.
Captain Sobo, of football fame, seemed a
little
less nervous at the start of the HomeThe boys are offered seasonal sports
through the year. In fall, soccer, football, coming game than he did when he had to
and volleyball are played. In winter, basket- kiss the Queen.
ball and wrestling are big. In spring, baseball,
golf and tennis begin their seasons.
Lancers rip off 6straight wins
St Joseph's 1968 football team broke the
school record with six consecutive wins in
one season, its final victory being a 29-20
win over Pio Nono in the Oct. 12 Homecoming game. This record topped the 1964 5-win
record when the team finished 7-2.
Jn the Homecoming game the Lancers
came from a 13-10 deficit early in the third
quarter to scoring three straight touchdowns
before Pio ono managed a consolation TD
with: 24 left.
Senior quarterback Bill Kolar took over
in the second half and boosted up what had
been a virtually ineffective offense the first
half.
Lancers take Bosco
The biggest victory, though, came over
strong Don Bosco, 14-13. This marked the
Lancers' first win over the Dons since 1963
and only the second time in the Lancers'
I I -year history that they managed to up-end
the Dons.
"It was a tremendous team effort,"
Coach Bob Carbone said, "We really rose to
the occasion."
Junior quarterback Ed owell received a
mild concussion early in the game, but once
Football
The Junior Varsity football team has
compiled a 5-0 record this year. Junior quarterback Dennis Serpe has thrown nine touchdown passes, an average of about 2 a game.
again Kolar came through, passing to senior
Mike Thomey for the winning score. Junior
Rocky Jurvis gave one of his three 100-yard
plus performances. Coach Carbone said
Jurvis, barring injuries, should turn into the
all-time rushing leader by the end of his
senior year. At press time, he is already the
ninth-ranked rusher on the list.
Lancers Let Up in Easy Games
The Lancers suffered letdowns after two
big victories when they squeaked out wins John Refieuna, this year's Cross-Country
from two relatively weak teams, beating
coach, recently commented on his coaching
Notre Dame , 14-6; and then Francis Jordan,
at
St. Joe's. "I am very happy to be a mem7-0.
The Lancers could really have turned the ber of the coaching staff at St. Joe's again
Notre Dame game into a romp but fell short this year. I must admit, however, it's ironic.
on several occasions near the goal line.
When I graduated from St. Joe's, I said I'd
St. Joe's went up to the Jordan game as
heavy favorites but pulled the game out in never return, but now it seems I'm here
the closing minutes with a Dick Platt touch- more than when I was a student at St.
down. "We went up there and thought they Joe's."
would roll over and play dead," Coach remarked. Jordan threatened to tie the game
in the final minutes, but sophomore defen- Mike Madsen, one of last year's top scorers
der Rick Llanas intercepted a pass in the end
zone to end the drive and save the win and rebounders for the basketball team,
might miss this year's season because of a
streak.
Marty Ruffalo bad back.
Students vote
straight Democratic
When the voting booths closed and the
ballots were all counted after the St. Joe's
student elections, Hubert Humphrey was the
students' choice for president. In state politics, the Democratic candidates took all the
offices by a wide margin.
Miss Barbara Kluka, faculty organizer of
the election through the Sociology Department, explained that the purpose of the Vol. 11,No. 4
St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140 December 1968
mock election was to give the students an
opportunity to see how close a corelation
would exist between the national vote and
the students vote.
St. Joe's tenth annual Christmas concert Sophomore Girls' Chorus. The Girls' Glee
When asked about the significance of St.
will
be held on Sunday, December 22, at 8 Club will sing "I Saw Three Ships."
Joe's students voting for Humphrey while
Tremper and Bradford voted for Nixon, p.m. in the school gym. An English ChristThe Boys' Chorus and the Lancettes sing
George Fletcher, student election organizer, mas theme will unify the show numbers perthe very English carols like "The Boar's
commented, "Generally speaking, students formed by the choruses, ensemble groups,
Head Carol" and "Wassail."
here lean toward the working class attitude. and the band.
The audience will be asked to join the
This was reflected in their voting."
"Wassail drinking, the boar's head, plum combined choruses, directed by Sister
Rita Giovannoni pudding, and the yule log are some of the
Rosalie Hartman and Sister Jayne, and the
English customs represented in the songs," band conducted by Mr. Richard Kreuzer, in
revealed Sister Jayne Steffens, chorus direc- the singing of "Joy to the World."
tor. "Some of the songs," she continued,
December
Mark Martino
"are old favorites. Others are numbers not
IO-Wrestling-Round Lake-4:30 p.m.-Home
13-Basketball-Pio Nono- 8 p.m.-Away
usually heard around here, but are favorites
13-Wrestling-Cathedral-7:30 p.m.-Home
in England."
Concert to have English theme
Preview
14-Basketball-Messmer-8 p.m.-Home
17-Wrestling-Notre Dame-4:30 p.m.-Home
19-Wrestling-Loyola-4:30 p.m.-Home
20-Basketball-Jordan-8 p.m.-Away
20-Christmas Recess Begins at 3 :05
21-Wrestling-Pius XI-6 p.m.-Away
28-Basketball-Beloit Catholic-8 p.m.-Away
January
2-Classes Resume
3-Basketball-Dominican-8 p.m.-Home
5-Wrestling-Jordan-2 p.m.-Home
Samples of the old favorites to be sung
are "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" done
by the Madrigals, and "Twelve Days of
Christmas" presented by Tomorrow's Children. Some of the more unusual numbers are
the "Hallelujah Chorus" sung by the A Cappella Choir, "Masters In This Hall" done by
the Sophomore Mixed Chorus, and "The
Holly and the Song" performed by the
FSC, debate get moving
The Foreign Students Club hopes to ar- ing to the American Field Service, an inter- The Sophomore Girls' Chorus rehearse their songs
range a family-to-family or school-to-school national organization.
for the Christmas Concert.
exchange of students in order to cut down
This decision was reached at the meeting
considerably on expenses involved in belong- following the October editorial on the formation of a Foreign Students Club. Mr.
Thomas Gauche! is moderator.
Although attendance at the meeting was
On December 21, sixteen members of the
poor, the enthusiasm in the group was high.
Any students interested are invited to join. Senior Class and Sister Brenda will conduct
Debate prospects good
the first leadership workshop for freshman
Initial debate performances indicate the students.
trophy case should get several additions this
The theme of the workshop will be
year.
leadership
qualities-what they are, how to
The A Division team of Cathi McGrogan,
Margie Moeller, George Hammond, and Mark Jevelop them, and the dynamics of group
Leuck tied for second place with a 4-2 re- action.
cord at their first meet at Badger High.
Conducting the seminar will be Sister
The B Division team of Mike ZongoloBrenda,
the four Student Council officers,
wicz, Jim Moyer, Tom Braun, and Michelle
and
twelve
responsible and responsive seTrottier sported a 5-1 record at Oak Creek,
good for a second-place tie with Marquette niors. They will meet at Elkhorn, Wisconsin
and Greenfield. At the same meet the C on December 4 to discuss the different
team of Sue Jansky, Sheryl Jones, Jean aspects of leadership and how to present
Mantuano, and Mary Gifford compiled a 4-2
record to finish in a four-way tie for second them to the freshmen.
All interested freshmen will be welcome
Debaters, Cathi McGrogan, Mike Zongolowicz, place.
Margie Moeller, and Jean Mantuano busily research
Margie Moeller at this workshop.
their next plans of attack.
Rita Giovannoni
Mary Jo Lindl
Seniors to host workshop
for frosh leaders
Underground papers appraised
,,,
Our national pastime once was baseball.
Now it appears that writing for underground
papers has become just as important.
Until October the only underground publications that surfaced in Kenosha were occasional copies of The Seed, a hippie paper
published in Chicago, and Connections, a paper put out by University of WisconsinMadison students.
In October all that changed. The Spectator, a rather primitive paper of local origin,
made its fust, and seemingly last, appearance.
The reaction to the paper varied from
sheer delight to unlimited boredom. Part of
the delight, no doubt, stemmed from the
novelty of the idea (Kenosha is traditionally
three years behind in picking up new ideas).
More important, though, was the fact that
Spectator put in a plug for freedom of the
press and gave kids an outlet for whatever
was on their minds. While some of the
writing was indeed boring, occasional
glimpses of journalistic finesse could also be
noted. Little, if anything, in it could be labeled subversive.
Most adults coming in contact with the
paper were suspicious of its contents, to say
the least. Accusations of "Communistic"
and "trashy" were made by many who failed
to see the purpose the paper was serving.
Professor Bill Ward of the University of
Nevada Journalism Department recently
summed up the goal of underground publications: "The restrictions on today's mass
media have severed the truth. The need for
the underground newspaper is quite definite.
I feel that it will bring about the necessary
reform."
One college editor of an underground
publication commented, "We are not bound
School gets high
on spirit
by journalistic rules. We learn by experience.
Today there is a definite need for this movement...The mass media cannot report our
activities due to government restrictions."
Underground papers should not be feared
as competition for straight publications.
Their writers are not writing for the same
mass media audience. They are seeking an
outlet for their ideas and are looking for a
response to them in hopes of arriving at
truth. Thus, underground papers provide a
learning experience.
Be that as it may, a good solution to the
problem on a high school level is the one
proposed by TV-6 of Milwaukee which recommends lifting some of the restrictions on
what can and can't be published in the legitimate paper, thus eliminating the need for an
underground paper.
As We See It
We Wonder How
... we can thank all the faculty members
and students who gave so willingly of
their time to make "Happiness Is" the
success is was.
We Wonder Why
... the two retreats turned out so differentl y.
. .. t he rest rooms always smell like smoke.
We Wo nder If
... seniors are seriously considering their
plans after high school.
... anyo ne has congratulated the person
who made the simple suggestion that t he
lunch line be d ivided accord ing to foods.
... everyone is gett ing in the true Christmas
spirit.
... students think the right t o chew gum
al lows them t o mu nch on candy , t oo.
Challenge
Published by the students of
St. Joseph High School
Everybody loves a winner, and the St.
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Vol. II, No. 4
December, 1968
Th ough out the season t h e fans exhibited un- EDITOR -IN-CHIEF .. . .. .. . ..... Mary Jo Lindi
· ·te d enth usiasm and spirit.
limi
During "Pound Pius" week, teachers marveled at student buoyancy and optimism.
After our first loss, there was a slight decline
in spirit; nevertheless, fo ur busloads traveled
to Marquette the next week.
Now that basketball and wrestling season
are here, we hope the student body will back
our teams whether they win or lose .
Editor's note: The senior Challenge staff
would like to extend its best wishes to the
junior staff, which will put out its first issue
next month . We would also like to thank our
moderator, Sr. Virginia, for her continued
support during the past year.
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PAGE EDITORS
News . ... . .. . .... . ....... Rita Giovannoni
Editorials ... ... . . . .. .. .. . . Margie Moeller
Features ............ .. ... Gail Karabetsos
Pictures ... . .. .. .... . ... . . . Paula Kaufman
Creative Writing . ..... . .... . . Mary Holden
Sports . . .. . .... .... ........ . Greg Swartz
Marty Ruffalo
STAFF . . .. . . . ... .. . ........... John Matera
ART STAFF .. . . . . .. .. .... Mary Rose Perona
Mark Martino
PHOTOGRAPHERS .. . . . .... Mark Van Hazinga
Jim Lobacz
ADVISER ... .... . . .. . . . .. Sr. Virginia , O.S.F.
Salinger speaks
Preparing for college? oPierre
n politics today
"How do I apply for college? Where do I
go, and who can help me? What does it take
for a scholarship?" seem to be the questions
asked by most students seeking information
for college applications.
Father Anderson, guidance director, and
Father Daleke, dean of students, are two
men who can tell you what you want to
know or where to find it. Father Daleke covers most of the general material in his senior guidance classes. In Father Anderson's
office, room 114, he has the application
forms and news on the tests for all the major
universities in Wisconsin.
Even though St. Joe's doesn't have fulltime guidance counselors, Father Anderson
says that he and Father Daleke are free from
11:30 to 12:00 and after school by appointment to help students with their college
preparations.
Going out of state?
For material on out-of-state colleges, public or private, Sister Crescentine, our librarian, is willing to show any junior or senior
the pamphlets and catalogues on colleges.
These catalogues, available in the library, tell
where the school is located and some of the
background on it.
What about scholarships?
Anyone with an 80 per cent average can
get a scholarship if he really needs it. Since
the average student can't depend on excellent grades to get into college, factories, local clubs, unions, and the government are
willing to help him better his education. All
Five alumni teach here
Five teachers, Miss Kluka, Sister Nancy
Kohloff, Miss Gehring, Mrs. Goodhall, and
Mr. Pietrangeli, graduated from St. Joseph
and returned to teach here. When asked if
St. Joe's had changed since their student
days, these teachers say, it definitely has.
Although the curriculum for the most
part is unchanged, the teachers thought the
approach to some of the subjects, especially
religion, has made it easier for students to
learn. Sister Nancy commented, "Teamteaching, workshops, and discussion sessions
have really broadened the subjects."
Another big change that the teachers noticed was that the relationship between students and teachers is more informal today.
Mrs. Goodhall felt that students were more
interested in the personal side of the teacher.
"The students themselves are different,"
said Mr. Pietrangeli. "They are much more
aware of the things going on in this world,
but sometimes their awareness tends to go in
the wrong direction."
Miss Kluka agreed and added, "Students
today are more disillusioned than we were.
One outlet for them seems to be taking
drugs and smoking marijuana."
When questioned about the school itself,
Miss Gehring answered, "When I entered St.
Joe's, it was more progressive than Kenosha's society. Now, due to criticism, St. Joe's
has had to slow down a little."
Mrs. Goodhall best summed up the attitude of the teachers by saying, "I liked it
here as a student, and I'm glad I came back
to teach."
Paula Kaufman
Pierre Salinger, former press secretary to
the late President John F. Kennedy, spoke
on "Politics 1968" at Dominican College on
October 21. Mr. Salinger's main theme was
the growing role of the mass media in politics.
"Mass media," he explained, "reminds
the people of problems. For once, a war
fought 12,000 miles away is being fought in
the living room of every American."
Mr. Salinger also commented on the
youth of today: "Today's youth is the first
generation to be a product of mass communication . You can't kick or lie to them. They
know what is going on."
He concluded his thoughts on this subject
with, "I happen to believe that young people
everywhere are more informed, more intelligent, and more involved in these times than
Father Joseph Anderson, guidance director, studies ever before."
a college catalogue.
Mary Holden
Mary
Jo Lindi
one has to do is apply. There is nothing to
lose and much to gain.
You have probably heard of computer
dating. Well, now there are also computer
Volunteers from Red Cross Club are
scholarships. You send them the information, and they'll tell you what chances you teaching basic English to Spanish-American
migrant workers in connection with the
have and what to do about them.
United Migrant Opportunity Services
College night dropped
Students may wonder why St. Joe's has (UMOS) and VISTA.
eliminated the college nights when represenCathi McGrogan, Red Cross president,
tatives from various colleges would come to stated, " Our tutoring these people benefits
speak to interested students and their par- not only these people but ourselves, too, beents.
cause of the rich cultural exchange that
"We feel that college nights do not give takes place. You learn how other people
enough time to the students to have all their think and live. At a time when revolution is
questions answered. It is also difficult to ar- thought by some to be the only answer, you
range a night on which all colleges can be begin to realize there are more constructive
present. About 85 per cent of the high steps to take to better these people's living
schools in Wisconsin have given up college conditions."
nights," explained Father Anderson.
Jeff Jannett, a VISTA worker, stated,
Gail Karabetsos
'UMOS' program attempts to provide a new
start for deserving people by providing them
with a beginning liberal education."
Red Cross could use more volunteers.
Anyone interested should contact Sister
Shirley in 316.
Mary Holden
Poetry is giving. It is a special gift people
give one another. Among the new American
poets believing this is Rod McKuen, perhaps
the best known of the new poets. Also a
songwriter and singer, McKuen has produced
such beautiful albums as The Sea, The Earth,
and The Sky. Listen to the Warm, one of his
four poetry books, pays homage in its beginning to McKuen's cat, Sloopy. In his simple,
fresh lyrics, the peaceful moods of man are
created.
Another poet, Montreal's Leonard Cohen,
writes in greater depth than McKuen. A song
by Cohen, Suzanne, has been acclaimed as a
new classic by folksingers. His latest book,
Selections, is a collection of his many poems
since 1956. Some of t11ese poems are in his
record album.
Mary Holden, a Red Cross volunteer, helps teach
Mary Holden UMOS students basic English.
Students teach migrant workers
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Lynne Halsted, Dick Bernardi, Kathy Dinges, and Rick Ponzio
sing about girl-watching.
After being beaten up by a bully, Charlie Brown (Tom Rugg) drags his
bike and " Happiness is..." sign across the stage.
Candy Eisenhauer sings a lusty " House
of the Rising Sun."
With a sleeping bag and a blanket, Ruth Judeikas, Louis Hammond , Nancy Inele,
Jay Hammond, and Mary Fonk make themselves comfortable during retreat
discussions.
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The retreat was an ideal place for folk music. Pat Pechura
strums her guitar while Rebecca Saldana, Mary Lou Miller,
and Ruth Kramer listen.
Rosalyn Gladney belts out soul music while Sue
Matera jives in the background.
Nick Sturino and Betty Modrijan brighten up the Variety Show with
their smiles.
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A Cappella sings of American patriotism in the song, "lt's a grand old flag."
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Realism
Editor's Note:
An engulfing sea of realism:
Killing, shooting, fighting;
Love, life, happiness; ·
Sorrow, hate, death:
This is the world
In which we live.
All signed creative contributions are appreciated and should be placed in the Challenge
mailbox located near the study hall. Thank
you.
Holly Haun
No Porridge for Me
Loneliness
She wandered in the woods today.
I told her not to go,
But she went anyway
And never showed.
Glowing eyes, warmth untold,
Friendship unforeseen,
Love of ages to behold,
Within one's lonesome dream.
Big blue eyes, long golden curls,
Time was not her foe.
The porridge wasn't for little girls.
But how was she to know?
Smiling faces, laughing eyes,
Words of joy exclaimed.
Crowds of People gathered 'round
One figure most forlorn.
The littlest she gobbled,
The smallest she sat.
The tiny chair wobbled
And crumpled flat!
A darting glance, a fleeting glance,
Loneliness imparted.
Tears of sorrow slipping down,
The look of love departed.
Then a great roar sounded.
She tried to run.
My fears were well founded:
The bruins had fun.
Maureen Dunbar
Times
Together they tried,
Trembling, searching in silence,
Untouched by sorrow.
Green Dress
Sue Trocinski
Golden Grown
This is for you, Friend,
Let us call it the white puff,
The left-over
Of a dandelion summer.
Nancy lnele
Today I saw the dress
l'll"buy when we move
Into our third-story
Two-room apartment
On Harvard Street.
It's green.
Then finally we'll be
Together laughing and crying
But together after times
Of hoping and wishing.
For that life,
I'll wait.
Can you imagine
Me (in my green dress)
Baking hot apple pie
And beef as I wait
For you to come?
Alone.
Mary Holden
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In the hopes that
Wind-blown memories
Will double, triple-seed
And golden grow.
Sister Shirley
Second Edition
Next year
There'll be another summer,
An apple-rosy happy time,
With sea-washed breezes,
And magical days
Like tiny bubbles
That burst away.
Next year
There'll be another summer.
Eva Soeka
Lancers lose game of the decade
"The season isn't over yet. You played a dering pass was intercepted. Then, with time
good team, and you could have won. But we running out, the Lancer's launched a do-orhave to take losses when they come and die drive for the win and the title. Starting
work that much harder to win the next from their own 32, St. Joe's fought tooth
week. You played a good game, and I'm and nail and managed a fust down and goal
on the four-yard-line, but a Nowell pass on
proud of you. You didn't give up."
These were the words of Head Coach Bob fourth down that fell inches short ended St.
Carbone to a bunch of tired, heartbroken Joe's season-long drive for the title.
boys who had just moments before come
The Lancers had built up their win streak
within four yards of scoring the possible to seven the week before with a sharp 28-19
winning touchdown against Pius that would win over state-ranked Waukesha Memorial.
have given the school its first Catholic Con- Sophomore safety, Rick Llanas, boosted his
ference Football championship in its history. interception total to five with two pick-offs
As the final horn sounded that sad night, in this game.
the scoreboard told the heartbreaking tale:
The Lancers were obviously deflated in
Pius, 12; St. Joseph, 6.
their final game, falling to Marquette, 28-20. Lancer quarterback, Bill Kolar, takes his warm-up
The loss also broke an eight-game winning "We just didn't have it," Coach Carbone throws.
streak that had started back with the last said. "We were emotionally drained from the
Final Football Scoreboard
game of the '67 season and had gradually previous week."
St. Joseph, 18;
Hales Franciscan, 6.
progressed with seven straight victories this
The final loss gave St. Joe's a 7-2 season St. Joseph, 46;
St. John's Cathedral, 0.
year.
record and a 6-2 conference mark.
St. Joseph, 14;
Notre Dame, 6.
St. Joseph, 14;
Don Bosco, 13.
Pius, who entered the game with the idenAnother football season became history.
Francis Jordan, 0.
tical conference record of the Lancers, 6-0, The Lancers had come so close-four St. Joseph, 7;
St. Joseph, 29;
Pio Nono, 20.
took a 12-0 lead before the Lancer fire that yards-to their first crown. Indeed, a sad St. Joseph, 28;
Memorial, 19.
had kept them going all season started to ending for a great team.
Pius, 12;
St. Joseph, 6.
Marquette, 28;
St. Joseph, 20.
ignite.
Marty Ruffalo
After Pius' Torn Cook scored his second
touchdown of the night, Mike Thorney took
the next kickoff on his own 19, leaped over
a tackler, and raced to the Pius 30 before
being pulled down. Quickly, quarterback
A powerful backfield led by three fellows guard; Regner and Ed Epping at tackles; and
Eddie Nowell hit on two passes, and fullback
who have gained nearly 3,000 yards among Pat Mc Aleer and Mike Rugg won the end
Dick Platt lunged into the end zone from the
them in their high school careers, and a line spots. All but Rugg were unanimous picks.
three, making the score 12-6 at halftime.
anchored by a former college All-American The other tackle, Epping, has a good shot at
The third quarter was all Pius, but the at Notre Dame and now a pro player with making All-American honors at the Air
Popes failed to cash in, even though they the Houston Oilers made up the formidable Force Academy.
penetrated to the Lancer 35 on one drive list of former greats picked to St. Joseph's
and to the 13 during another march. The All-Time All-Star football team.
Marty Ruffalo
score remained 12-6 as the third quarter
ended.
The team, which consists of fust and seThe fourth quarter-twelve minutes that cond units, was picked by Head Coach Bob
were to spell unhappiness for thousands of Carbone and Assistant Frank Matrise. The
St. Joseph All-Time All-Star Football Team
fans-was now ready to start. St. Joe's got a sportswriters broke any ties.
break early, recovering a fumble on the Pius
Second Team
The three backs behind quarterback-pick, First Team
30; but on the next play, Ed Nowell's flounDonny Martin, were all unanimous choices. Pat Mc Aleer, '61
E
Tom Krimmel, '68
They 'are Paul Yutka, Mike Vernezze, and
Bob Mars, '64
T
Andy Van Sant. Vernezze, who holds the Tom Regner, '63
highest career total of yards gained rushing; Frank Ruffalo, '64
Joe Martino, '65
G
total points, and interceptions in St. Joe's
history, is now a sophomore at Boston Col- Bob Bernacchi, '67 c Tom Stevens, '59
lege. Yutka gained a remarkable 869 yards Darrel Viola, '68
Rich Chiappetta, '62
G
rushing in his only year at St. Joe's. Van
T
Bob Crist, '64
Sant, noted for good all-around play, is at Ed Epping, '66
Navy. Martin barely edged out Ron Filipelli Mike Rugg, '65
E
Barry Wojtak, '64
at quarterback.
Coaches pick all-time '11'
Sophomore Randy Viola just misses blocking
opponent's punt.
Tom Regner, presently of the AFL's
Houston Oilers, leads a list of linemen who
would make any team shake into submission. Bob Bernacchi is the center. Frank
Ruffalo and Darrel Viola were the picks at
7
Donny Martin, '65
QB Ron Filippelli, '61
Paul Yutka, '59
B
Jeff Chiappetta, '64
Andy Van Sant, '65
B
Bill Hessefort, '68
Mike Vernezze, '67
B
Frank Sheats, '59
Wrestling season looks promising
Wrestling season opens again this year
with St. Joseph's taking its role as a major
contender in the Catholic Conference and a
hopeful for the State Catholic Championship. The Lancers hope to go for their sixth
straight Conference Championship and recapture the State Title after two losses.
The wrestling team boasts a squad of 40
men this year and nine returning lettermen.
The returning lettermen are seniors, Dick
Platt, Joe Trotta, Willie Frank; juniors,
Howard Gilles, Kenny Schmidt, and Paul
Gagliardi; sophomores, Brian Werner, Terry
Williams, and Bill Petzke. The team will be
feeling the loss of two lettermen from last
Head coach, Frank Matrise, entering his
year. Mike Friedl, now a junior, has transtenth year as Lancer wrestling coach, is aimfered to Bradford, and senior, Marty
ing for his lOOth win this year. (Under
Ruffalo, is out with a back injury.
Matrise the wrestlers are 98-6). Coach comCoach Matrise pointed out that the teams
mented that this year the Lancers will be
shooting for the State Championship. "The to beat in the conference will be Marquette,
team's success depends on the younger Don Bosco, Pius, Memorial, and Francis
wrestlers, sophomores and juniors, who were Jordon. The State meet will be held at Pio
Lancer wrestler, Dick Platt, hopes fellow co not fust-string last year. With a little experi- Nono.
-captain Will Frank's Ban won't wear off.
ence I think they can make it," Coach said.
New techniques used in body building
lancers'aim is victory
This year St. Joe's 1968-'69 basketball
team is starting out the year behind the eight
ball due to the loss of 6'8" center, Mike
Madsen. Despite his unftllable hole in the
Lancers' lineup, the team is stable and has
speed enough for a real good showing.
Coach names varsity players
Returning from last year is Bill Kolar, an
outstanding player with a 15-point average
last year. Coach Richard Versace says Bill
might take the place of Mike Madsen at center. Other varsity players are Mike
Chatilovicz, Ed Nowell, Joe Lubinski, Larry
Wade, Bill Hendricksen, Bruce Mahone,
Randy Viola, Glen Woroch, and Mike
Tenuta.
Coach lists probable starters
The wrestlers are using a new technique
in body building this year called EXERGENICS. EXERGENICS is a combination of
will see this year is hustle and tons of fight. isometrics and weight lifting exercises. It
The Cagers have a team capable of putting concentrates on the muscle toning of isometon such a 'show. With a muscular Bill Kolar rics.
at center, there will be no intimidation at
Co-captains for this year's wrestling team
the boards. And with Glenn Woroch and Joe
are
seniors, Dick Platt and Willie Frank, both
Lubinski at forward, there will be no loss of
rebounds from poor reflexes. Quarter- three-year veterans.
Greg Swartz
backing the team through their many games
will be Ed Nowell and Mike Chatilovicz.
Lancers begin with a win
St. Joe's opened its fourth season under
Coach Dick Versace with a resounding win
over Chicago St. Gregory. As the cheerleaders donned their "new look" uniforms, the
team donned a "new look" aggressiveness
and hustle. This spirit was best exemplified
by Larry Wade and Mike Tenuta, two of the
super subs eager to become starters.
The five most probable starters are
Lubinski and Woroch, forwards; Nowell and
Team sets goal
Chatilowicz, fine outside shooters, at guards;
The team has set its team goal to be the
and Kolar, center.
"winningest" team ever, winning over 15
This year's starters are marked with an
unusual seriousness. They realize they must games out of a possible 23.
John Matera
make up for the deficiency engendered by
the loss of Mike Madsen at center. What fans
Basketball Coach Dick Versace takes time out to give his ballclub a pep talk.
8
St. Joseph's football team placed two
members on the Catholic Conference all-star
football team this year. Rock Jurvis was
named fust team offensive halfback, and
Tom Rugg was placed as first team defensive
end.
Jurvis, a junior, gained 710 yards on the
ground, good for a 4.6 average and caught
11 passes for 169 yards.
Rugg, a senior, was credited with holding
in the wide-ground attack and with excellent
pass coverage on the flat.
Other Lancers given mention were seniors, Tony Stella and Bill Sobotowicz;
junior, Mark Miller; and sophomores, Ricky
Llanas and Randy Viola.
Dick Platt was honored at the Kenosha
Fire Fighters Sports for Youth banquet as
this year's outstanding senior athlete. Platt
participates in football, wrestling, and baseball here at St. Joe's.
The co-captains for next year's football
team are Jim Robbins and Rock Jurvis.
Jurvis also attained the football team's most
valuable player. John Beaumier was named
captain of cross-country and Kevin
Schnieder MVP.
The Packers
•
are coming
The Green Bay Packers will play basketball on Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in St.
Joseph High School gym. Outstanding
Packer stars, such as Ken Bowman, Ron
Kostelnik, Jim Weatherwax, Doug Hart,
Zeke Bratkowski, Ray Nitchke, Elijah Pitts,
Boyd Dowler, Willie Davis, and Jim
Flannigan, will play city businessmen, offi- Vol. 11. No. 5
cials, and coaches. The Packer team makes
special appearances at banquets and schools
during their off-season. A group of them
play basketball rather than give speeches.
Money to be used for Junior project
Rick Pierangeli, Junior Class treasurer,
came up with the idea. The purpose of the
event is to earn money for the annual
Junior-Senior Dinner-Dance, put on by the
juniors for the seniors in May.
Quota set at $4
Tickets went on sale in early January at
$2 for adults and $1 for children under 12.
Each junior has a $4 quota. Tickets will be
sold in the school cloakroom and in many
stores throughout the city.
Jill Bianchi, Junior Class vice-president, is
in charge of all publicity committees. Poster
parties are being held, and small groups are
placing posters in store windows and business offices. Radio announcements will be
made, and ads are being placed in the
Kenosha ews.
Rick Pierangeli, who contacted the
Packers, said they are bringing a surprise act
for half-time. They specified a need for a
short, skinny referee.
Mary Burgett
Mary Bjork
Preview
Jan.
11 - Basketball St. Catherine 8 p.m. Away
Wrestling Tournament- 9 a.m. Away
12- Basketball-DeSales-7:30 p.m. Home
15 - Wrestling-Marquette-4:30 p.m. Away
17 - Basketball-Pius Xl -8 p.m. Home
17 - End of First Semester
18 - Basketball-Notre Dame- 8 p.m. Away
Wrestling- Memorial - 7 :30 p .m. Home
20 - Report Cards due at 3:30 p.m.
20-24 Senior Pictures
22 - Wrestling- Don Bosco-4:30 p.m.
24 - Basketball - Marquette-8 p.m. Home
25 - Wrestling-St. George- 2 p.m. Home
28 - Wrestling-Pio Nono-4:30 p.m. Home
29 -Assembly "This Atomic World" 11:10
and 12:10
31 - Basketball Don Bo co-8 p.m. Away
\\restling Cathedral-4:30 p.m. Away
Feb .
t - Basketball Memorial -8 p.m. Home
3 - Half day Classes to 11 :05 p.m.
Teachers' Institute
7 - Basketball-Cathedral -8 p.m. Home
8 - Basketball - St. Bonaventure -8 p.m. way
Wrestling Conference Meet
~t. Joseph High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
Jan. 1969
Student Voice Committee for med
to hear policy complaints
The Student Voice Committee has been
formed by Student Council to bring complain ts of the kids dealing with school policy
to the attention of the administration.
Committee encourages constructive criticism
Student Voice was formed with the
approval of Fr. Leslie A. Darnieder, principal, and is composed of 43 members of Student Council. It enables kids to be actively
concerned about school policies and to get
their ideas heard by their administration.
"The Student Voice Committee will
encourage those who criticize to do so constructively," said Fr. Joseph Anderson, guidance director.
If a student presents a complaint to the
committee, something will be done about it.
He must write out the problem, sign it with
his name and homeroom, and put it into the Marty Ruffalo and Joe Lubinski (standing) help
Student Voice envelope outside cafeteria. He Sam Loizzo and Suzanne Schneider solve a probwill then receive an appointment with the lem for Student Voice.
committee at least two school days before committee is for complaints, but it will also
his interview.
answer questions concerning school policy.
Written solution needed
The student need only note that he would
When the student arrives for the inter- like a particular policy explained.
view, he must have a detailed, written
"I think it's a good idea. If someone has a
account of the problem and his solution to
complaint, the committee is a good place to
it. The committee will present the problem
voice his opinions," said Malcolm Mahone,
and solution as suggested by the student to
Freshman Class president.
Fr. Darnieder. If the proposal is not
The Student Voice Committee's Constituaccepted, Fr. Darnieder will give his reasons
tion sums up its purpose : "We feel student
for rejecting it.
opinion will be respected more if it is taken
Committee to answer questions
out of the halls and channeled into a place
Jay Hammond, Student Council
where it will do the most good."
president, said that the main purpose of the
Rita Wojtak
Soap drive January 13-17 for Viet Nam
A soap drive is being sponsored by Student Council January 13-17. Pfc. Michael
Moehrke, medic in Viet Nam, wants soap to
give to the native children.
Writing from about 9,400 miles away
from home, Pfc. Moehrke said, "It would
make you sick to see the babies and little
kid . They don't have anything to keep
them elves clean with. So they have running
ore all over their bodie ."
Ellen Kupfer, ophomore and cou in to
Pfc. Moehrke, a ked tudent Council if the
chool could help fulfill hi \\1sh. The other
city schools will be invited to participate in
this collection of soap.
St. Joseph's held a similar drive in 1965.
The purpose was to help improve sanitary
conditions in Viet am. Taking part in the
city wide drive, St. Joe's collected 2,600
bars of soap.
Pfc. Moehrke is stationed in Chu-Lai, near
Da ang, where the soap will be sent. If the
amount collected exceeds the storing capacity it will be distributed to other ba es.
Sue Chri ten en
Smoking-is it worth it?
Imagine you r fi rst big dat e. You walk to
you r girl 's doo r, ri ng t he bell , and wait'. Nervou sly you take out a ci garette and light it.
Her mother opens the door. You greet her
and walk to the cen t er of the front roo m,
looking fo r t he ashtray that isn' t there.
Don ' t pa n ic. Keep calm . F inally you use
the only place you can fi nd - your coat pocket.
5HOUJ..b
I.GOTO
CO>t~EGE,
(l{ LJOR)(t
Will you pay for the little people?
"Challenge praises vandals." Sounds
shocking? Well, it shouldn't. Right now the
vandals are the most hard -working, perservering, original group in the school.
Vandalism is " in ." In years gone by, The
Thing varied from swallowing goldfish to
jamming phone booths. This year it's vandal ism. !he more vandalism you do, the more
socially acceptable you become . You move
progressively up the social ladder from carving desks to breaking windows to tearing up
the school lawn . Ah, success at last.
As We See It
We Wonder Why
. . . sharing homework is the only kind of
sharing some students participate in.
. . . mocking teachers and other students
makes students feel important.
. . . 5ome students are using their free
time to find exciting places to put
their chewing gum.
We Wonder If
.. . leaving by means of the back door of the
library makes you a man.
. .. Student Voice will die because of
student laziness.
We Wonder When
... kids will take on responsibility .
... vices became virtues.
We Wonder How
. .. we can make it through exams .
. .. our generation will shape the
world when it's in our hands.
We Wonder What
1 hen .. .the Day of Reckoning, more com monly known as the Day Damages Are Paid,
arrives. Each of your friends now pays one
hard-earned dollar or more for what you did .
Grumbling mounts, but you're not worried .
You know they'll forget in a day or two and
once again eagerly listen to your tales of joyful destruction. Where will it all end ...and
where did it all begin?
Vandalism is a little person's attempt to
be big. Kids who don't make it athletically ,
scholastically, or any other way use vandal ism to be Someone. Vandalism in itself
shouts, "Call me insecure."
Feeling proud of yourself for being a
genius, you give yourself a reward by t ak ing
a big drag . In walks Dad . You step fo rward ,
extend ing your hand , and you see thi s big
ash ready to fall. It does, right on the carpet.
He asks you to take a seat . Suddenly a
coughing spasm . You ask for a drink and
apologize for your cold . You raise the ciga rette to calm your nerves only to f ind a dead
filter. Thinking it's out, you stuff it in the
box containing the corsage.
Now everything seems normal. You relax,
and in walks your girl looking great. You
hand her the corsage . She removes it from
the box , saying it's beautiful. Then out falls
that dead filter. You think, "There's that
cigarette getting into the act again."
Apologizing for your stupidity , you pick
it up . As you stoop to pick it up, you find
that a hot ash has burnt a hole in the carpet.
Trying not to sound disgusted, her folks suggest you hurry or you'll be late . Grabbing
the chance to leave before anything else happens, you excuse yourself and depart.
Once outside, you reach into your pocket
for a cigarette and light up. Your girl puts
her arm through yours, hits the cigarette,
and burns herself.
"Is there any other reason to stop smok ing? Ask your American Cancer Society."
John Sprague
Vandalism has underlying repercussions.
The same teens who encourage vandalism by
their silence or admiration argue vehemently
for a later curfew, fewer dance restrictions,
and generally more freedom. They are de- r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,
feating their own purpose .
Challenge
Vandalism isn't in the same category as
goldfish swallowing or phone booth jamming. It isn't harmless fun . Each year the
costs of damages rise higher and higher.
More and more teens regard vandalism as a
prank, nothing to be to concerned about unless you get caught. Well, it's time to be con cerned , and the solution can be found only
in the place the problem lies- in the teens
themselves.
What, then, is the answer? MAKE vandal ism yesterday's "in thing ." Don't encourage
it by making idols of those who are costing
you money and privileges. PROTEST damage costs, not to teachers and school offi cials, but to those in your class you know
are responsible for them . Don't be ruled by
the "little people ."
. . . the NEW YEAR will bring .
Eva Soeka
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Published by the students of
St. Joseph High School
Vol. II, No. 5
January, 1969
EDITOR -IN-CHIEF . . .. . ............ . . Eva Soeka
PAGE EDITORS
News .. . .. . .. . .. .... ...... . . . ... Rita Wojtak
Editorials ...... . .......... . .. . . Amy Cundari
Features ... . .. . ........... . ... .. . Mary Bjork
Pictures ............... .. . . .. Katie McConnell
Katie Doerfler
Creative Writing .. .. . . . ... ... Laura Przybylski
Jo-Pinions . . ..... . ... .. ..... . ... Paula Bastian
Sports .. . .. .•.. ....• . ... .. .. . .. Mark Barnhill
STAFF . .. .... .. . .. ... .. ..... . .... Jay Hammond
Maureen Fargo, Sue Chr istensen, Mary Burgett
John Sprague, Dave Fobart, Dick Ginkowski
and Jill Bianchi
ART STAFF .. . ................... Amy Cundari
Maureen Fargo, Dave Fobart
PHOTOGRAPHERS .... . . .. . . Mark Van Hazinga
Jim Lobacz, Dave Fobart
ADVISER .... ... .... ... . . .... Sr. Virginia, 0 .S.F .
Freshman attend
leadership workshop
Beautify Bandly week is here! All around
are eliminate litter posters and decorated
wastebaskets!
This might be a freshman's solution to a
hypothetical school problem he will have to
solve on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the leadership
workshop.
"The workshop," Kurt Luebke, a senior
leader, explained, "has two goals: to bring
out class leaders and to help them learn how
to express their ideas."
The first step in this leadership training
program was taken by Sister Brenda, viceprincipal. She and Father Crewe held a meeting on Dec. 4, at Elkhorn, Wisconsin, for 16
seniors chosen for their leadership qualities
to head the shop.
Then during an assembly, Sister Brenda,
Juniors, Jim Moyer and John Nickolai, find out about the lighter side of Boys' State from Jay Hammond, Brad Bennett, and Marty Ruffalo explained
while Myra Walkovik learns of Girls' State from Cathi McGrogan.
the workshop to the freshmen and invited
them to come.
"The workshop will take place on
Sunday, Jan. 19," Shirley Dyke, another
senior leader, explained. "When the kids
other requirement for application except a arrive, they will be divided into groups of
Whether or not to run for the governor15 . After they get acquainted, the leaders
sincere desire to benefit fully from Badger
ship of a state is a decision few people will
will give the freshmen a possible school
State. Details about application are available
ever make. Yet next June three or four
problem, such as hoods or cliques, mocking
from any junior representative.
juniors will have to make that decision. They
or litter. The kids wilJ have about five hours,
Jay Hammond with dinner in between, to make up, and act
will be the St. Joseph representatives to
out a skit showing the problem and their
Badger Boys' and Girls' States. The sites for
solution to it ."
these imaginary states will be Ripon College
The freshmen will make up school names,
for the boys and the University of Wisconsin
colors, and songs. They will be given all the
at Madison for the girls.
props they need. At the end they will be
The purpose of the week-long sessions is
judged on the ingenuity of the skit and their
to give all Badger State "citizens" a thorsolution to the problem.
Jay Hammond explained the purpose of
ough understanding of and a deep respect
the
workshop: "Freshmen in the past have
for our democratic system of government.
stood back as the other classes helped
always
This is done by dividing the entire populaA French dinner was held at the home of run the school. The leadership workshop will
tion into two parties, the ationalists and Michaeleen Cicchini this week. Mrs. Tom
help to eliminate this by providing training
Federalists. Then elections are held until all Hawbaker's sixth period French I class, conin learning how to deal with school probthe offices are filled at the local, county and sisting of 15 students, cooked and served the
lems."
meal. The dinner helped the students use
Mo Fargo
state levels.
functionally the dinner table vocabulary
Badger State may be described as a learn- they learned in a school setting.
ing process. From instructors you learn the
* * *
structure of our government. From the kids
Thirty needy children from four to seven
you meet you learn how an unimaginable
spirit can develop among 1,000 people who years old were guests at a Christmas party in
room 050 given by Father Joseph
have never seen one another before . This Anderson's third period junior religion class.
spirit is exemplified in such scenes as 500 After the singing of Christmas carols, Jim
ationalists holding a rally for their candi- Sobotowicz portrayed Santa, handing out.
dates at 10 p.m. under a streetlamp or the presents assisted by Dennis Serpe and Peco
Blank, Santa's elves.
members of a football team, most of whom
The class felt that they gave a part of
don't know each other's last names, rejoicing themselves by showing the children that
after a championship victory or two guys someone cared. 'ames of the needy children
just strolling around the campus finding out were obtained from 1rs. Dehn of the \ elfare Department.
what it's like 600 miles from home.
Want to be governor?
When told you'll make life-long friends ,
one tends to feel this is an exaggeration , but
you will find it true of at least the two or
three people you will room with.
II these opportunities are open to an}
junior. There i no minimum average or an}
*
*
*
Chri tmas ba ·et were given to needy
farnilie thi year by each of the _9 homeroom . tudent Council pon ored the activity . The name were uppl ied by the t.
Vincent DePaul o c1ety.
Jill Bianchi
3
Freshmen, Cecelia Labano\\ ki and Jill K.rarnzar.
listen attenth·ely as 13I) Jo Lindi and . larty
Ruffalo e:..pla.in the Leadership \·or · op to them.
Each man's joy is joy to me ..
No Man
Each man's grief is my own ...
J
I
"We didn't think it was alive!" the shocked faces of Carol Schorn, Cynthia
Rutkowski, and Pat Salerno seem to be saying.
Each man as my friend ...
A losing pin brings grief to juniors, Bill Hendricksen, Mike Niles,
and Bob Biernat.
Seniors, Mike Duczak, Bill Galdonik, Mark White, Glen Sevic, Jim Kasalajtis, Tom
Paradise, (standing); John Matera, Tom Rugg, Kurt Lubke, John DeBerg, and John
Klein (seated) show friendship with laughter and peace symbols.
4
No man stands alone .. .
Is
President Steve Kaufman listens as first hour Twentieth Century students resolve
crises in South Asia and the Middle East in a mock U. . General Assembly.
An
We need one another ...
Island
So I wi 11 defend each man
as my brother...
"I think I can fit it in right here!" explains Jim Bode proudly, while Judy Bruch
and Carol Melito respond with disgusted looks.
"Come on now, Lenny, you don't really want to beat up
Paul iccolai," Matt Rohde seems to be pleading as he
holds back Lenny Heubner.
5
Basically, it's the person who finds it hard
to communicate with other students in his
own classes. They're either shy or sometimes
too lazy to put a little effort into being accepted by other students. This might be corrected if the rejected student offers his or
her services to some kind of school activity.
This might help to open him up.
Jim Sturino 113
I think a person is rejected because he
What characteristics of a person doesn't
meet the requirements set by a
clique or another individual.
influence students to reject him?
Julie Costabile 211
Some kids are afraid of what their friends
might think if they say they like a person
and this person doesn't happen to be either
"Miss America" or "Mr. Universe."
Some kids are rejected because people
have their own groups and aren't willing to
accept everybody.
One usually rejects a person because he
might have a clash in personality that seems
to become a bigger problem than it really
needs be. One might also just find a certain
' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' person physically repulsive because of his
style of clothes or physical features. Usually
I'd like to think I don't reject anyone; a person will reject another because he
Anne Borguss 11 0
but because I'm not perfect, I do have some doesn't fit into what another person feels is
so-called "left behind friends." Probably the his type of friend.
People are rejected because they do not
biggest factor is looks. If he or she isn't nice
live up to the standards set by a certain
Diane Moeller 103
looking, he's considered out of it. If he's
group of students or because they're overly
smart, the other kids who don't have an
opinionated or in-active in school affairs.
I think people are rejected in this school
"upstairs," count him out.
Mike Zongolowicz 110
because they don 't meet the requirements of
Leslie Long 304 the clique.
The so-called "in crowd" rejects people
Glenn Woroch 212 because they are different. If these students
I think many students are rejected bebelieve in their own ideas, they're not in. I
cause they are different. Usually people have
Some people don't have the best physical think a person who stands up for what he
friends somewhat like themselves. If another
qualities. That is one reason why some believes should be liked better because they
student is so different, the others shun him.
people get mocked. You may get angry and have a courage the "in crowd" doesn't alThey stay in the same groups they have alsay something to avenge the person. Then ways have.
ways been in. Many are afraid that if they
everyone will laugh at him. There are a great
welcome one who is different, they will be
Kathy Massie 308
majority of people who mock someone to
rejected also.
show off or have people admire them. These
People are rejected mainly for physical
Louise Lippert 308 are the people who are the real sissies.
characteristics. Kids don't go out of their
Editor's note; Every class has students who
are rejected. This month we would like to
find out just why we reject people.
Robert Mayola 307 way to get to know more than a select group
I think we reject people because they
of friends. The more you get to know somedon't go along with our way of thinking.
one, the better you like him.
Some people are unhappy with themThey don't tag along with the group; they
selves and so they find fault with kids to
Mary Bjork 109
think and act for themselves. We reject
make themselves look good. Sometimes the
people because they're different, and we
I think students reject other students
faults they make fun of are the ones they
don't want to waste time trying to underbecause they really don't know them. They
have.
stand them.
judge them only by appearance or what
Nina Cantwell 222
other students say about them.
Tom Landre 302
Rejection doesn't depend entirely on
other people accepting such persons. It
could be they themselves feel they don't fit
in. They feel that because they're different,
other people won't accept them, and so
when they don 't try to be friendly, other
kids get the wrong impression.
The characteristics of a person that make
one respect them are, first of all, their looks,
the way they dress, and the way they carry
themselves. Personality makes a big difference also. Another fact is that some people
may not fit in with your own interests and
way of life.
Mary Joanis 105
Mary Kemps 302
I really don't know what makes us reject
All of us have good and bad qualities. some people , but I never cut down anyone
When we reject people, we look only at their because I'm not perfect. So why should I
bad ones.
make other people feel out of place?
Larry Foreman 111
Paul Pulera 214
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Alice Wistrand 108
If a student is a loner and doesn't even
try to make himself into a more likable person, then it is kind of hard to break through
to him. I suppose I can try more, but if you
don't seem to hit with the person, then you
just give up.
Mark Barnhill I 01
Anyone who deviates from the norm can
expect to be rejected by some, for there are
very few people who will accept everyone at
face value.
Katie McConnell 108
Sunrise
The moon brings my troubleBut with the ri sing of the sun,
My answer is in reach .
Mark Paradise
Yesterday or Tomorrow?
Nightsky
Bleep, deep, sleep, creep,
UGH!
Pling-plang , pluck, bang,
Down , down , up, up, higher, higherHappiness is all around, falling, smalling , tailing,
Flight of a dying butterfly, you are eaten,
A fish swims by after a fly, the fish is caught,
The fish is bought but swims away,
Happy people.
Mark Leuck
The nightsky,
A soothing oil for the day's wounds,
It mends the shreds of wasted effort.
The nightsky,
A mystery, a shroud for the death of a day,
Nothing escapes; it enfolds all.
The nightstars,
Lamps to show the way through the night,
Blinking eyes of wisdom full of
Knowledge man will never know.
The nightbreeze,
Like a whisper, something hereThen gone,
Is a lonely traveler
Sighing his woes
Then passing on
To be killed by the highwayman,
Day.
Jeanette Brey
Loving
Loving thrives on
Getting something completed.
But not completely .
Wayne Pierce
The Road to Freedom
Tell me the road to freedom,
So that I can be as free as the birds.
.Fire
I'd run on the seashore, I'd fly through
The air, and dream, dream, dream my cares away.
Tell me the road to freedom,
So that I can be as free as the birds.
The crackling of fire
I'd climb every tree, I'd run in the
Grass barefoot, and I'd sing a song of joy.
Nancy Gantzer
Brought about wonderful thoughts
That I sti II cherish.
Marc Maraccini
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Lancer cagers to face big week
Does Paul Gagliardi have canine tendencies? His Round Lake opponent seemed to
think so. Paul nipped his finger during the
match.
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Basketball or football? The basketball
team isn't sure. Even though it isn't a contact sport, three players have had teeth
knocked out already.
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The sports page would like to commend
all of the ex-football players that are in the
city basketball league. We didn't know St.
Joe's had so much uncovered talent.
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Compound W hinders Larry Wade's
vicious punches in the locker room.
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The wrestlers for this month are from
small to large: Brian Werner 95 lbs., Terry
Willems 126 lbs., Paul Gagliardi 127 lbs.,
Reno Caira 133 lbs., Ken Schmitt 138 lbs.,
Will Frank 145 lbs., and Dick Platt 165 lbs.
St. Joseph's basketball team faces an
action-packed week, Jan. 11-18. For starters,
the Lancers travel to Racine to face the St.
Catherine Angels , perennial conference
rivals. St. Cat's has been described by Coach
Dick Versace as invincible. As of Dec. 13,
they have been living up to his billing, winning their first six games handily. They
should be St. Joe's toughest opponent all
season long. The Lancers' previous games
with the Angels have always been lowscoring affairs. However , if St. Joe's could
hold down the high-scoring Jim Chones, it
could put the game back into reach.
Lancers to play host to DeSales
After meeting the Angels, the Lancers return home to host DeSales in a nonconference game. DeSales is a team that likes
to hold on to the ball and pick its shots,
slowing down the game, which may give St.
Joe's some trouble. Last year the Lancers " o, it's my tum, Joe," Bill Kolar seems to be
rolled to a 55-31 win. If the Cagers can suc- saying as they leap for a rebound.
cessfully employ a pressing defense, they
may have the key to a win.
Milwaukee team edged St. Joe's by one
point last year and are expected to be tough
again this season.
Cagers to battle Popes for another win
A four-day stretch like that would tax the
After a four-day rest, the Lancers return resources of any team. The Lancers would
to action here against the Pius Popes. Pius do well to break even in this series.
always seems to spell trouble for St. Joe's.
All in all, it should be a rough week for
As in the past, they have fielded a strong the Lancers, but a good week for exciteteam again this year. Last year's Lancer vic- ment- seeking basketball fans.
tory over Pius was its first in 16 games with
Dave Fobart
the Popes.
Notre Dame next opponent
The next day finds the Lancers on the
road again to meet Notre Dame. The
Wrestlers grapple to 100 win
"It's the best thing that ever happened in
wrestling at St. Joe's," declared Coach Frank
Matrise. ''This year's team did an outstanding job. The boys work hard and with great
determination. The spirit on the team is tremendous. The desire to win is there, but the
team needs the support of the students,"
added Coach Matrise.
and Jim Baker all were out because of serious injuries.
This year's team lacks experience. Only a
few of the matmen are returning wrestlers.
In the tough meets ahead, most of the burden for a victory remains on the underclassmen.
Mark Barnhill
The wrestling team earned its hundredth
win in December against Loyola. The record
then stood at 100-8. The commandos hope
to better the record as the season progresses.
The turn out for this year was small,
different from past years. Coach Matrise
feels -many boys don't go out because they
don't know about the sport, or they do not
want to go into the process of getting back
into shape. Many boys also do not want to
cut down on their social life, a requirement
for a good wrestler .
"Now what was the new hold coach showed me
Injuries to the team have taken a toll. yesterday?" Varsity wrestler, Jeff Benn, seems to
be thinking as he grapples with his Round Lake
Marty Ruffalo, Dom Ruffolo, Howie Gilles, opponent.
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Intramural season begins
with 200 boys competing
The snap of the ball downcourt from the
center to the other team's
guard ... enthusiastic jeers from the
crowd ... and a polite discussion between the
players and the student referee over a foul
that the ref somehow didn't see.
Put it all together and you come up with
the congenial sport of intramural basketball,
in which hard-hearted, light-headed, and
usually confused teammates battle each
other and the opposing team in St. Joe's
third intramural season.
Over 200 boys are participating in this
year's program, according to Coach Bob
Carbone, director. The program's purpose,
he added, is to give every boy a chance to
participate in a competitive sport.
The teams play each other three times in
regular season play, and the program ends in
February with a double elimination tournament. Trophies are awarded to the winners
in each class.
"Could other intramural sports, such as
wrestling, be added?" was a question thrown
at Coach Carbone. He replied, "Yes, if
there's enough interest shown, a wrestling
tournament could be held." He mentioned
that St. Joe's did have an intramural wrestling meet at one time, but interest in it
faded.
Dick Ginkowski
Exams to count
one-fifth of average
"Before, there was too much emphasis on
one exam. Exams are meant to be just a
checkpoint in the total education of a student ," said Principal Fr. Leslie A. Darnieder ,
discussing the change in procedure for
semester exams.
Vol. 11, No. 6
St. Joseph High School; Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
Semester exams were spread over a one
February 1969 week period this year instead of being concentrated into two mornings as in former
years. The tests counted as one-fifth of the
semester average this year instead of onethird as formerly. These changes were made
to take unnecessary pressures off the students.
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The old system limited the student to a
one-hour examination in each subject. In the
new system the teacher has the option of
giving the exam in sections during the week.
Lengthening the exams allows more of the
material covered during the semester to be
on the test.
At play tryouts the perfec t young lad y, Laurie Beales (right), seems to get Ken Lichter as her bo y friend ;
while Lee Gregorin tries to convince Tom Rugg it's a worth whiJ e ven ture.
Musical to be 'The Boyfriend'
The Boyfriend , a musical comedy of the
1920's, will be the spring musical presented
in the auditorium at 8 p.m. on April 11, 12,
13 and the following weekend of the 18, 19,
and 20.
Mr. Thomas Terrien, director and choreographef, described the play as a roaring 20's
spoof on French boys who chase ultrafeminine English girls until the girls catch
the boys.
When asked about the cast size, Mr.
Terrien revealed, "The original production
called for 17 people, but we will use as many
as 40 if the talent turns ou t at try-outs." The
extra roles will be played by chorus members and dancers if they turn out in greater
numbers than they did for the Variety
Show. Boy dancers are especially scarce.
ductions, which were two-act plays.
Some might see this de-emphasizing the
semester grade as a step toward the elimination of all grades in high school. Father explained that this cannot be. Grades are
necessary as references fo r college, and a student could be rejected without them.
Father also said that Reorganization Day
The plot of the story centers around two
characters, Polly and Tony. Both have rich was dropped because the school has to conparents, but conceal this fact from each
other for fear that the money might influ- form to the public school schedule.
ence the relationship . A light romance inRita Wojtak
volves an American playboy, Bobby van
Husen, and a student at the school, Masie.
The only things on Bobby's mind is Masie
and the Charleston.
February
The comical element is added by Polly's
14- Basketball - Pio Nono- 8 p.m. Home
father, who arrives at the school to find the
15 Civic Theater Little Me Performance
headmistress is an old flame. At the same 1414- 16 Wrestling State Meet Away
time Lord and Lady Brockhurst arrive. Lord
18- National Merit Scholarship Test
18- Regional Basketball Game- 7 :30 p.m. Home
Brockhurst's heart and spirit are somewhat
24- 28 Scheduling for Classes of '70, '71 , '72
you nger than Lady Brockhurst would call
27- Choral Festival - 7 :30 p.m. Gym
dignified. He lives by the motto, "It's never 28- Scheduling of Class of '73 1- 3 p.m.
too late to fall in love."
March
The Patron Drive to sell tickets for The
"Though there aren't many principal
1- Debate- Holy Angels Away
parts, a tremendous amount of ability is re- Boyfriend will officially begin March 7.
8 - Music Festival 8 a.m .-4 p.m.
Jay Hammond
quired to fill each one," said Mr. Terrien.
There are approximately 12 principal roles
distributed equally among males and females.
Among the Kenosha stars who will tickets for children un der 12 may be purThe dancing will be one of the outchallenge
the Green Bay Packers in the bas- chased from any junior, in the cloakroom,
standing features of the play. The dances
vary from tap to the Charleston to the ketball game are Coaches Dick Versace, eil and at Chet's Sport Bar. The proceeds will
Tango, and even a unique step called the Pietrangeli, Bob Carbone, Frank Matrise, and be used for the annual Junior- Senior
Riviera. Much dance talent is required, in- Bob Theriault of St . Joseph's; and Jerry Dinner-Dance.
cluding two specialty dancers to do the
A city-wide search is still going on for the
Verwey, Bradford coach. Other coaches, city
Tango.
officials, and businessmen are also being short, thin referee needed by the Packers for
The Boyfriend differs from former St.
Joe musicals in that the entire play covers lined up by Rick Pierangeli for the big game their special half-time act.
Mary Burgett
only one day. It is also presented in three in the St. Joe's gym on Sunday, March 23.
Two dollar adult tickets and one dollar
acts , another change from the past six pro-
Preview
l<enoshans to challenge Packers
The commercials are at it again, showing
us how to do the simple thing the hard way.
Washing, for instance, used to be simple.
All you needed was some soap, a scrubboard, and a wash tub. Nowadays you hand
the giant in your machine a dissolving packet
and watch as your machine grows 10 ft.
Then you have your neighbors hand out
your wash so you can go up in a balloon and
see "which side is whiter."
And how about that great T.V. spectacle-the iron race over Niagara Falls where
you see the grace and speed of an iron as it
glides over the linen and crosses the finish
line to victory? Deeds like this can not go
unsung.
Commercials tell us how to do everything: sleep, iron, eat, brush teeth, texturize
hair, and to take a bath.
It isn't right to sit in a tub with nice quiet
water. You have to have a machine that
bombards your weary body with turbulent
waters. All I can say is if your body isn't
weary when you get in, it is when you get
out.
Think about the rest of the babbling
bunch: the lady who sells the "richest kind
of coffee," (she's probably married to the
••S ORRY, B UT YOU KIDS IUN'T NE'MIS!,.
Are you alive?
"Why don't they have more dances?"
"There's nothing ever to do."
"Is this paper ever dead!"
How many times have you heard or said
these words? If you are an average St. Joe's
student, the times are probably countless.
"Come alive with the young generation."
The mass media bombards us with the idea
that you have to be under 21 to live. That's
where the action is ... or is it?
Is the problem with school, Challenge,
and Student Voice? Or is it with the kids
themselves? Kids today are bitten by a bug
worse than the Hong Kong flu-they want
the easy way out. It's only human, but for
the "young come-alive generation," it's intolerable.
COME ALIVE. Where the action is may
depend on YOU.
Eva Soeka
Kids complain about school problemsnut who jumps around in his jockey shorts everything from cafeteria food to the
to see if his socks fall down). Then there is grading system. But the Student Voice,
Cookie Man, who rivals Bozo in stupidity, which gives them an opportunity to air these We Wonder When
fig_hting off such meanies as a moon creature problems, is dying a slow death.
. .. wastebaskets became basketball hoops.
with twenty legs and the abdominable snowKids complain about dead classes and dull
man who wears a bow in his hair. Ah, teachers. But few enter class discussions. ... writing on desks became the smart thing
to do.
commercials!
Blank stares greet the inventive teacher who
r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . dares to use new teaching methods and class
We Wonder Why
projects to make school more interesting.
After all, school is supposed to be dull and ... blocking the halls gives some people a
Published by the students of
boring.
thrill.
St. Joseph High School
Kids complain about the Challenge. It's
We Wonder How
r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 not reporting what's really going on. But letVol. 11, No. 8
February, 1969 ters to the editor are practically nonexistent. ... much the little people will cost us this
1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Suggestions for new, appealing topics are
semester.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ............... Jay Hammond never heard. Are 1,061 St. Joe's students
actually reading this paper without ... the Student Council can thank the stuASSOCIATE EDITORS
response?
dents for honest evaluations.
News ........................... Rita Wojtak
Editorial .......................... Eva Soeka
Kids complain about the ineffectiveness ... many Vietnamese children will benefit
Features ......................... Mary Bjork of Student Council. But representatives fail
from the soap donated to them.
Creative Writing ............. Laura Przybylski to attend meetings and report information
Pictures ..................... Katie McConnell accurately to their homerooms.
We Wonder If
Katie Doerfler
Jo-Pinions .. . ................... Paula Bastian
Kids complain about lack of school spirit. . .. insurance companies worry about afterSports ......................... Mark Barnhill But cheering isn't "in," and the words to the
school driving.
STAFF ......................... Sue Christensen, school song come out as a half-hearted
... some seniors realize that open homeMary Burgett, Amy Cundari, Maureen Fargo, mumble.
room period is a privilege with a correJohn Sprague, Dave Fobart, Jill Bianchi
Ken 0 sh a teens' battle cry, "There's
sponding responsibility.
ART STAFF ...................... Amy Cundari nothing to do," resounds throughout the
As We See It
Challenge
PHOTOGRAPHERS ................ Dave Fobart
Mark vanHazinga
school. But school dances and CYO are
We Wonder Where
pushed aside as "kid's stuff." School clubs
are dismissed as being inactive. But how can ... our school spirit went after football
ADVISER ................... Sr. Virginia, 0. S. F.
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e active wit out any members?
season.
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Want a record of your dreams? A keeping
place for secret desires, favorite poems, or
thoughts?
Then join one of Sister Shirley Baumert's
sophomore English Classes. They've started a
project they can keep up for the rest of their
lives. Throughout the second quarter they've
kept a Commonplace Book. In their books,
they collect their favorite poems, poems of
their own, and everyday realizations. Reactions to the assignment were unusually good.
Sue Herrmann, 228, summed up the general
feeling by saying, "It was so different from
the usual English work you do. Besides being
creative, it was fun!"
You can take the winter out of fun, but
You can't take the fun out of winter
Politically minded teens may join the
Have you got the winter blahs? Alka Seltzer might help. If you don't have a ready Teen Age Republicans or the Young Demosupply, Kenosha offers other cures in the crats. These two clubs donate their time and
energy working on campaigns.
form of some healthy winter fun.
Too cold outside? Join other active inTobogganing, skating, skiing
door teens at Red's Roller Rink. Sheridan
offer fun possibilities
Lanes and Guttormsen's are favorite hangouts for bowlers. The K.Y.F. provides a pool
Tobogganing is one of Kenosha's favorite
table and a gym for basketball and volleywinter sports. The long, steep hills at Petriball. Teams are organized every season.
fying Springs are very popular with the kids.
"If you don't have a toboggan or sled, a
Hootenannies held at Bethany
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paper box works just as well," commented
Peace! That was Vince Pollord's message.
Friday nights are fun for those kids who
Mark Barnhill.
Mr. Pollord is a student of the University of
participate
in the hootenannies held by the
When the temperatures are below
Chicago, studying for his doctorate.
Sisters
of
Bethany.
freezing, ice skating is the sport. The city
"The atmosphere at Bethany is relaxing.
Mr. Pollord visited three of Miss Lynn keeps up many rinks, such as the ones at
Gehring's junior religion classes and one of Washington Bowl or Pennoyer Park. Lincoln There is no age distinction and the Sisters
her sophomore classes. In keeping with his Park provides a warming house for the cold- seem to understand the kids. The songs that
we sing are those that you like to sing," repeace theme, he commented on Viet Nam blooded. They all have lights at night.
"The Ski Club offers an opportunity not marked Joan Frederickson, a member of
and the draft.
Bethany's Organization of Guitar Players.
Miss Gehring explained why she invited only to ski but also to meet all kinds of
people," commented Mary Madrigrano, an
New coffee house, eating places,
Mr. Pollord: "The kids here at St. Joe's are
active club member.
schools provide get-togethers
so biased and conservative. I just thought
Within twenty five miles there are two
that somebody as radical as Mr. Pollord large skiing areas, Wilmot and Alpine Valley.
The "Way Out," a new coffee house in
would shake them up a bit."
The Ski Club offers lessons at $3.00 a piece. the basement of Holy Rosary Church, will
Equipment can be rented at Nielson's Sport soon be open. Amy Cundari, one of those
Shop for $1.50.
who worked to put it in operation, said,
"Enthusiasm is high in the Ski Club this "This is a place for kids to go. It is comwinter. The number of members has doubled pletely separate from the Church. The
since last year," said Jack Tully, club presi- opening dance will be on February 15."
dent.
Favorite eating places of Kenosha kids
For the individualist, there is always are The Ranch, McDonald's, Burger Chef,
snowmobiling. The Kenosha Country Club and Villa d'Carlo. More formal restaurants
include Krok's, Oage Thomsen's, and Nino's.
and Bong Base are ideal for these vehicles.
St. Joe's, Tremper, Bradford, and
Youth clubs spark enthusiasm
Homeroom representatives and alternates
Carthage College each sponsor basketball
were evaluated in the homerooms on Jan.
If you are not sports minded, there is still games, concerts, plays, and dances through14. The procedure for the evaluation something you can do to eliminate winter out the winter. These are listed in the
changed this year. The students wrote actual boredom. Candy Stripers, at both hospitals, Kenosha ews.
comments instead of just checking off char- and Red Cross provide opportunities to help
Nothing to do during the winter? That's
acteristics. The representatives and alternates others and gain the satisfaction toot comes not true. Get rid of those winter blahs. Go
were judged on leadership, dependability, from doing so. KYI, Dry Dock, CYO, and out into the snow and find the ACTIO .
Mary Bjork
and responsiveness to the needs of the home- other youth centers hold dances and activigive
the
students
a
place
to
go.
ties
to
room. Junior, Larry Foreman, commented,
"The evaluation this year was much better
than last year. This year we were able to give
our exact thoughts on the way the representative and alternate are doing their jobs. This
should help them a great deal more."
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The Junior Class participated in a Mass in
room 050 for two deceased members, Peggy
Harrington and David Arb, on Friday, Jan.
24. Fr. Anderson was the celebrant. A committee formed from the religion classes
planned the readings, offerings, and music
for the Mass. The families of the deceased
were invited by the class.
Mo Fargo
Jill Bianchi
Mary Bjork and Eva Soeka get rid of the winter blahs by zipping down the hill on a paper-box.
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Freshmen,
what's your battle cry?
Diana Merten , Indre Bauza, Ruth
Hammond, and Paula Kormann entered the
C division at the Marquette Interstate Debate Tournament. The four frosh debaters
participated in five rounds of debate. Finalists debated on stage. Wisconsin competed
for the fust time with Ohio , Minnesota ,
Michigan, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The
tournament was held at Marquette University High School.
Freshman debaters: Tom Landre, Tom Zongolowicz, John Jones, Jim Kupfer, Mary Jo Luciani and Mary
Gifford
Saint Joseph Freshman Football Team: Top row, left to right: Coach
Charles Vaughan, Pete Mich, Don Hansen, Tony Caruso, Allen Vittori,
Craig Seivert, Dale Millrus, Tom Zelko, Gary Sullivan, Mark Niesen, Mike
Fonk, Eric Albrecht, Joe Pillizzi, Ron Kirsch, Sam Loizzo, Rick Borguss,
Coach Bob Karnes. Middle row, left to right: Tom Bernacchi, Mark
Gifford, Louie Aceto, Bill Fletcher, Greg Soule, Tom Greno, Paul Mich,
Tom Landre, John Aiello, Mark Vitkus, Tim Gemgembre, Kevin Fredericksen, Todd Young. Bottom row, left to right: Manager John Nowell, John
Forchette, Brian Portilla, Ken Streblow, Bill Crist, Paul Melito, J:'erry
Keller, Bob Kohling, Mike Brey, Bill Arneson, Malcolm Mahone, Mike
Becker, Manager Rick Bisciglia.
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V-l-C-T-0-R-V !
Freshman Class officers, Malcolm Mahone, Paul Mich, Renee
Hammond, Nancy Halverson, discuss plans for their class.
Julie Dellinger (standing left) Cece Labanowsky
(seated) and Peggy Harrison look for a possible
forensics piece.
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Frederick, Dino Gallo, .;oe Cappozzo, Carol Gebhart, Carla Cundari.
FOURTH ROW: Nancy Brnak, Leslie Engdahl, Laurie Anderson,
Rosemary Serto, John Jones, Dellie Nehls, Kathy Bose, Nickie Richie,
Debbie Kreuser. Missing: Dan Cantway, Renee Hammond, Paul Mich,
Deedie Winston.
TOP ROW: Debbie Gott, Frank Simo, Don Robers, Tom Greno, Kevin
Fredericksen, Mike Becker, John Nowell, lndre Bauza, Cathy Szarafinski.
SECOND ROW: Mary Jonaitis, Wayne Van Lone, Mike Fonk, Sam Loizzo,
Judy Werwie, Todd Young, Mary Jo Luciani, Cathleen Zuchowski. TIIIRD
ROW: Beth Crewe, Linda Merkes, Louie Aceto, Frank Beltrano, Kathy
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TOP ROW: Debbie Funk, Mark Juliani, Dale Milkus, Joanne Wiberg, Diana
Merten, Joan Defrang, Chuck Grummitt, Randy Bonn. SECOND ROW:
Tony Caruso, John Ambro, Rick Zdanowicz, Tom Bernacchi, Terry
Flatley, Jackie Shallenburg, Cece Labanowsky, Ruth Hammond, Terri
Lynn Burden. THIRD ROW: Tom Landre, Cammie Gray, Mary Kemps,
Rosemary Beaumier, Sharon Dulak, Nancy Burgett, Mary Jane Mader,
Judy Nelson. FOURTH ROW: Vince Rose, Rick Gleason, Mary Ellen
Epping, Sharon Tunkieicz, Debbie Frasheski, Mary Gifford, Margaret Hawbaker, Bill Fonk. Missing: Paul Fenaro, Dave Petit, John Stankus, Rick
Vignieri.
TOP ROW: Roberta Falak, Kevin Piery, Bridget King, Frank Stanley,
Eugene Rosko, JoAnn Shulski, Bill Crist, Mary Jo Ross. SECOND ROW:
Pat Smith, Roger Miner, Mark Vitkus, Kay Hannes, John Lulewicz, Linda
Gray, Margaret Gajdos. THIRD ROW: Jean Carelli, Nancy Halverson, Terry
Keller, Tim Zelko, Eva Wielgat, Pat Krempely, Judy Olszewski, Cindy
Mierzejewski. FOURTH ROW: Denise DeLabio, Dick Bisciglia, Cheryl
Duban, Jim Haas, Georgia Becker, Sara Johnson, Sue Gallatin, Rosann
Lamacchia. Missing: Eric Albrecht, Dick Borguss, Jack Hill, Dave Jacyna,
Eileen Tyson.
TOP ROW: Jim Gallo, Ron Kirsch, Joe Rosko, Ken Strehlow, Greg Soule,
Brian Portilla, Gary Mleczko, Leslie Long, Joan Becker. SECOND ROW:
Mary Lee Gregorin, Maureen Canoll, Peter Mich, Pam Ficcadenti, John
Aiello, Karen Willems, Barb Gallo, Mike Antony. THlRD ROW: Tom
Bong, Anna Vincent, Tom Zongolowicz, Connie Lentine, Andy Davis, Julie
Dellinger, Evelyn Kohler, Cathy Pellegrino, Micky Miletta. FOURTH
ROW: Mike Hamby, Peggy Hanison, Judy Soceka, Alan Vittori, Karen
ass, Connie Ruffolo, Jean Mantuano. Missing: Phil Battersby, Jane
Bou tan, Debbie McGonegle, Matt Rohde.
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TOP ROW: Fred Ricker, Jean Marsden, Mark Niesen, Dave Wallen, Dave
Manka, Mike Peltier, Joyce Steckbauer, Mary Lou Holmes, Dan Koessl.
SECOND ROW: Mary Sue Miller, Patricia Doherty, Anna Costabile, Nancy
Gantzer, Hugh Boysen, Tim DeCesaro, Kevin Hammond, Celeste Lauer.
TWRD ROW: Karen Holm, Debbie Gruber, Debbie Chiappetta, Linda
Viola, Chris Leto, Joyce Peters, Mary Jo Kolar, Irene Fliess, Kim Alderson.
FOURTH ROW: Debbie Wilson, Ross Regis, Paul Melito, Marie Behling,
Cheryl Putrow, Kim Ruffolo, John Sanson. Missing: Bill Arneson, Tim
Gemgembre, Patrick Mulligan, Mark Sherfinski, Jeff Strom.
TOP ROW: Kevin Doherty, Don Hansen, Debbie Istvanek, Rosanne Stella,
John Forchette, Malcolm Mahone, Steve Surdo, Charlotte Walden, Rob
Koling. SECO D ROW: Mark Gifford, Dale Bahr, Frank Murphy, Karla
Bielewicz, Diane Lichter, Randy Pfarr, Martha Sentiere, Julie Wilson, Mark
Schall. TWRD ROW: Patty Dolnik, Mike Braund, Wanda Fliess, Judy
Hagerty, Paula Kormann, Ed Maranger, Barb Peterson, Mark Sturycz, Mary
Buttera. BOTTOM ROW: Linda Garcia, Paul Niccolai, Helen Chromick,
Toni Monroe, Gerry Werwie, Bob Marjola, Maureen Sandt, Sandy Martin,
Craig Seivert, Barb Algiers.
TOP ROW: Jerry McNamara, Bill Lehman, Pat Scott, Bill Fletcher, Gary
Sullivan, Mike Brey, Mark Heinzen, Mary Bastian, Therese Marciniak.
SECOND ROW: Tom Niccolai, Tom Gironimi, Michaeleen Cicchini, Joe
Pillizzi, Allison Poltrock, Gina Giannini, Pat Zoerner, Rick Perrine, Linda
Wasilevich. THIRD ROW: Louise Lippert, Mary Clare Werve, Jim Kupfer,
Laurie Wilson, Daniel Winkler, Matt Werve, Marlene Downey, Kathleen
Massie, Sandy Foreman. FOURTH ROW: Jeanne Schmidt, Maria Bilotto,
Renee Irving, Jill Kramzar, Gail Smith, Debra Hall, Laurie Moyer, Candi
Allen, Joan Swartz.
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Just Smile
People,
When you see me,
Just smile-and I will, too.
But please! Do nc:it disturb my thoughts
Of you.
Yesterday's Security
Joan Spieker
When blossomed boughs of cherry trees
danced in the sun,
and slender, yellow tulips
sunned the horizon,
When children scampered over hilltops
picking wild daisies from their stems,
and rippling brooks tumbled over
colored pebbles into an azure pond below,
Then I sat near you
under the outstretched arms
of a sheltering oak.
But now, as traffic hurries
through slush-filled streets,
and the same children exchange their daisies
for opened books,
Now as gray smoke pours from chimneys,
and icicles hang from neighboring rooftops,
I look out at the cold bare oak
and shiver as I think of you.
Terri Servais
Co~templation
To Be Real
Shivering, I went into the cold
of the crouching room.
The newsprint walls were ice.
The tick became a weapon.
The warmth had drained,
leaving fear, white, to guide.
I ran to kiss the rock,
but it was stone.
I reached to touch the passing smiles.
They were not.
I ran to find my piece in the little box
locked under the cobwebs.
The piece grew too large;
it shrinks.
Too late to find the door, we two
hide in lightbulbs
and cry to tears
until we look to see each other
in the minding mirrors.
A hand trembles out
for another's touch
to guide, to love again;
the first.
And then
we know
and walk
to outside
the stare.
She sat,
Watching white cotton puffs
Hide a golden glare,
Feet skimming the cool surface.
This solitary depth, she wondered,
What is it really like?
She,
All alone,
Looming the aqua surface,
Stopping momentarily,
Plunging to her prey.
She was right.
She would show them
Not to boss her around.
Reality hit,
A welcome spray upon her
Sunburned face.
No solution,
Not that way.
She walked into whispering trees
AloneToward unwanted criticisms.
Kathy Leiting
Barbara Bill
Mind Over
Mind, my mind, go flyi ng.
Pick up your purple lights and live.
Don't touch the clouds bumping in the ctark.
Run t o the sun.
Live.
Bend to the sight of a mi ll ion eyes
That in dark let their green lights die.
Don't turn your head from the strong men
Who cry in the desert of glass
Where t hey ride.
Move in the wind of the amber thoughts
Where the sea of memories flow.
Turn to the sou nd that rotates around.
Climb to the place you must go.
Amy Cundari
You
You are unique,
a one-in-a-million character,
a bird in the sky,
a daisy alone on an endless green field,
the first star at night.
You are unique,
single, without an equal,
unlike anyone else,
not bounded by society's conformities,
the person loved by me.
Rita Wojtak
8
My greatest desire is independence. I want
freedom to accept and reject as I will and to
take the consequences.
Nancy Curtin 212
want to live on a little Pacific island where
I don't have to worry about war, riots,
money, and a 10 per cent surtax.
Brad Bennett 102
What is your secret dream
or greatest desire?
have two desires. One, to go on an African
Safari for adventure; and, two, to sky dive
for the experience of being free from the
world for at least a moment.
Sue Landre 108
One of my desires in life is to go to college
I would like to make the Hall of Fame by so I can become a lawyer.
Editor's note: Everyone in the world longs
being a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.
Arthur Gunderson 227
for something special in life. It can be anyBob
Biernat
212
thing from seeing the North Pore to being
I want to have one of my children win an
president of the United States. What is your 1 would like to have a chance to play trum- Olympic Gold medal, since it's something I
.__d_ee_p_-d_o_w_n_d_es_i_re_?_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___, pet with Lawrence Welk.
could never accomplish myself.
Bob Borchardt 104
Margie Moeller 107
My greatest desire is to be happy in life and
get everything I can out of it.
My one desire is to work with the mentally I would like to be a freeze-dried comic book
Steve Surdo 307 retarded and handicapped children.
because they lead such exciting lives.
Cathy Scuglik 108
Mark Martino 112
My secret dream is to see the world united as
one, a world without any prejudice. I want
the world to be a place where you could
walk at night without having to have a companion, where man can see man for what he
is and not what he looks like.
Nancy Tudjan 222
I want to go to Africa and live in the jungle.
Also, I want to swim the English Channel
while I'm still young.
Cathi McGrogan 104
To be me as I want to be, tree trom ridicule
and mockery by others.
Mike Brick 107
I would eventually like to be an ambassador
to some foreign country. I'm interested in
foreign relations and languages, and this way
I could combine the two.
Mvra Walkovik 110
My greatest desire in the near future is a
perfect record in football next season and
the first conference championship for St.
Joseph High School.
Rock Jurvis 212
My greatest desire is to become a good person. It might not seem very original or very
great, but it's something that would last and
certainly benefit people.
Tonia Neustifter 228
My greatest desire is to trav~i around the
world someday and, by that, to succeed in
life.
Jean Marsden 305
My greatest wish is to travel around the
world. There is nothing more fascinating to
me than to meet new people and possibly to
become their friend. All people are so different from one another. It becomes a new ex perience just to hear a new voice .
Patti Haas 206
Do you think sending a
man to the moon is a vvorthvvhile vvay of spending our
country's money?
Yes, because sending a man to the moon is a I think that the quest in space is vitally imbigger step towards the advancement of portant to the human mind because man has
men. I think it's great.
always needed a question to answer or a
Celeste Lauer 305 problem to solve or a race to run. Without
this, man is nothing.
It is more worthwhile than spending money
Jan Ling 227
on a war. This is a peaceful, progressive
means of expanding our knowledge and I think it is very worthwhile. It expands the
understanding of our fellow man and, even- realm of man's knowledge. It gives men a
tually, of God. I think it is very worthwhile. feeling of real accomplishments. There are
Kris Scuglik 102 many other less important areas where the
United States could save.
Yes, I think so because we're never going to
Paul Kostelnik 222
find out unless we venture on and discover
Yes, I do because right now the moon is a
new things and new worlds.
Mark Juliani 302 territory to explore, and man needs explorations. Someday the moon may be just as
Yes, because it is a way to get more know- great a planet as the earth.
Maureen Dunbar 212
ledge of the universe in which we live.
Mike Safago 109 I think we could be using the money to help
No, because I feel the money should be used the poor and deprived here. There are many
to wipe out poverty and crime here in our people in the world who need the money
more than those wanting to go to the moon.
own world .
Sheryl Meier 206
Mike Higgins 316
No. I feel that our country should put the
As far as we've gone, I really think it's a millions of dollars it spends on the space
great accomplishment, showing the power of program to better use. It is badly needed in
man. What better way is there to spend the slums of our cities, in destitute counmoney than a way in which we enrich our- tries, and for needs other than putting a man
selves?
on the moon.
Dave Limbardi 223
Teresa Collins 111
No, because I think some of the poverty- Yes, definitely, considering all the natural restricken places in the world could make bet- sources there are here on earth. Just think
how many more might be on the moon.
ter use of it.
Howie Gilles 109
Carol Schorn 212
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"Gee, I didn't think it would turn out this way," thinks Wanda Fliess as
she silently mulls over her art work.
Are these Lancer fans giving a VICTORY cheer or preparing for oral
surgery?
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Carl Sand. bu.r3
"Now why didn't that occur to me sooner?" asks Bill Hendricksen as he makes use of tue
library facilities.
10
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and vou_ pu.t 'lour teeth
into it and _gei- a. mouthful,
11 Taslin~ CllT there 1s to 1t.
"The plant reacts to its environment," Michelle Trottier contemplates.
Mike Topel and Bill Petzke look awfully wide awake for eight
o'clock in the morning.
"You go for that Pepsi stuff?" Malcom Mahone teases Ed
owell.
11
Madsen mends after surgery
After a three-week stay in the hospital
following an operation and more than a
month of recuperation, Mike Madsen, basketball player, says his injured back is definitely on the mend. Mike misses his sports
activities but is enjoying his life as a Lancer
fan, instead of player, for this season. He
knows he has to take it easy. If he does injure his back again, he would have to have
the entire operation over again.
Mike's back pains started in the summer
when he worked for a construction company. He thought it was a torn muscle, but
in August a doctor discovered he needed
St. Joseph Varsity Wrestling Team: (fop, left to right) Coach Frank Matrise, Will Frank, Jeff Benn, Dick treatment for a slipped disc. The main deciPlatt, Dennis Petersen, Joe Trotta. (Bottom, left to right) Brian Warner, Bill Petzke, Mike Fasci, Terry sion regarding the operation was when to
Willems, Paul Gagliardi, Reno Caira, Ken Schmidt.
schedule it. Having it during Christmas vacation will enable Mike to graduate with his
class.
When asked whether he'd play in the regionals,
Mike answered, "I wish I could play,
On February 14, the Lancer wrestlers practice, one discovers much improvement
but
I'd
be
taking a big chance with my back.
will travel to Pio Nono for the three-day in team performance. In meets to come,
State Wrestling Tournament. When asked much will depend on the team's output in I'll ride out this year and hope to play colabout the team's chances, Coach Frank their practices and on the eight wrestlers lege ball next year. Anyhow the team's
Matrise said, "The team is pushing hard in who have been producing wins right along. doing well, and I think they will keep going
that way."
their practices. If they keep producing as
Mark Barnhill
they are, they will be on top for state."
Mark Barnhill
In the Wisconsin Lutheran Tournament,
St. Joe's took second place. Coach Matrise
said that the team should have taken the
fost place spot, but they had trouble in the
On February 18, the St. Joseph varsity
lower weight classes. In the meet, Dick Platt
This year, however, the Lancers can't enand Brian Warner took firsts. Will Frank, basketball team wilJ host the opening game ter a match with St. Cat's as anything but
Ken Schmidt, Joe Trotta, and Paul Gagliardi in the regional basketball tournament. The marked underdogs. Earlier this year, St.
boasted seconds. The team score was 73. winner in the regionals wiJJ advance to the Cat's downed the Lancers by 16 points with
state basketball tournament, where the 1967 the help of superb outside shooting. Jim
Don Bosco had 75.
Lancer team won one game and lost two.
Chones, who at 6-10 would logically be the
Commandos in combat
Again this year there are but two serious cornerstone of the Angel offense, was held
to 11 points by Bruce Mahone, who is only
The wrestling practices looked like com- contenders for the regional crown, St. Joe's 8 inches shorter than Chones. But Chones'
and
the
Angels
of
St.
Catherine's.
In
recent
bat zone fighting. Watching the matmen
years, they have dominated the region by teammates took up the slack in fine style,
sheer size alone. St. Cat's has come out on popping in a variety of shots from all over
top a little more often than St. Joe's, but the the court and plastering a tight man-to-man
defense on the Lancers. Whenever St. Joe's
Lancers have also won their share.
managed a shot, they got only one chance
It appears that the winner of the St. because Chones' presence was felt mostly on
Joe's- St. Cat's game wiJJ be the likely re- the backboards.
gional representative. The same situation
St. Joe's biggest chance for an upset
presented itself last year, but the Lancers
were disqualified after winning the opening would be in a hot shooting night combined
with some consistent rebounding. But, then,
Joe Trotta, the commando's "animal," is game for having too many men in uniform. a combination like that is usually good
really moving in gear. Whenever Joe wins, Barring such a misfortune this year, another enough to beat any team.
though, it doesn't seem like a real victory. Racine- Kenosha showdown should be in
The reason is that he won his match, but the offing.
Dave Fobart
due to the lack of total points the team
comes out on the short end. However, the
sports page still commends Joe's efforts.
Matmen to grapple for state win
Cagers to host Regionals Feb.18
In the intramural scene, the worst position
to be in this month is the ref's. It seems as
though every time I 01 plays some team,
there's always some spat over the call or a
ball shot at some ref. But IOI doesn't mind
losing. That team figures it's how you play
the game.
Pet's fills in the exercising part of winter. A
few jogs up the hill will get anybody into
shape for track. Also, if you hit someone on St. Joe's Varsity Basketball Team. (Top row, left to right) Larry Wade, Bill Kolar, Glenn Woroch, Bruce
the way down, you seem to be able to run Mahone, Joe Lubinski, Randy Viola. (Bottom row, left to right) Bill Hendricksen, Ed Nowell, Mike
even faster .
Chatilovicz, Mike Tenuta, Mark Miller.
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Class of '70
•
•
to receive
rings
Leads for 'Boyfriend' chosen
The Boyfriend will make its debut in St.
The Class of '70 will receive their rings on Joe's auditorium at 8 p.m. on April 11.
Additional performances will be on April 12,
St. Joseph's Day , March 19.
Ring Day will follow tradition. It will be 13, 18 , 19, and 20.
a dress-up day. Mass is to be celebrated at 11
Tryouts for the play were held on Feb. 9.
a.m. The blessing and distribution of the 229 Of the 159 students who tried out for The
rings will follow. Switching lunch hours, the Boyfriend, 58 were from the Freshman
juniors voted to have an open homeroom Class, which had the highest number trying
period at noon instead of an assembly.
out of the four classes. Following with 43
A dance in the gym from 7-10 p.m. will hopefuls were the sophomores. Juniors numclimax the day. The juniors invited the bered 32, and 26 seniors tried out.
seniors, the first class to break the tradition
Students trying out for leads were judged
of receiving rings in their senior year.
Mr. Thomas Terrien, director and choreby
The ring symbolizes unity and loyalty
ographer.
The lead roles are again double
among the individuals and in the class as a
casted.
whole . Therefore, the general plans for the
Mary Fonk and Geralyn Glerum will play
day were made by every junior working with
Polly
Brown, a poor little rich girl forbidden
his classmates in religion class. The class
officers, John Vitkus, Jill Bianchi, Rick to fall in love by her father, Percival Browne,
Pierangeli , and Alice Aulozzi, along with Sr. played by Rick Ponzio and Dick Bernardi.
Phyllis, moderator, sorted the ideas and pre- His main concern is that no one get Polly's
sented them to Principal Fr. Leslie A. money.
Darnieder. A Mass committee and dance
Madame Dubonnet, played by Sue Hould,
committee planned the details.
is the head of the finishing school Polly atSue Christensen tends on the French Riviera. She recognizes
Vol. 11, No. 7
St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
March 1969
Packer Backers await Packers
at 2 p.m. Playing against the Packers will be
the Packer Backers, who will be divided into
three teams. Team one will consist of the
coaches, headed by Coach eil Pietrangeli
with Coach Versace as strategist. Team two
will be city officials, and team three city
The Green Bay Packers will play basket- businessmen, including Jim Kornkven and
ball in St. Joe's gym on Sunday, March 23, others who have been lined up by Rick
Pierangeli.
"The advantage the Packers have over us
is that they play together all the time, but
we'll do our best," commented Coach Dick
Versace when asked if he thought the
Kenosha Packer Backers would win.
Two dollar adult tickets and one dollar
tickets for children under 12 may be purchased from any junior, at Chet's Sport Bar,
Hendricksen's Sausage Shop, Community
Barber Shops, Dick's Barber Shop, or
Bernacchi Pharmacy at Villa Capri.
In the junior homerooms, ticket drives
have netted over $1100, $810 of which will
go to pay the Packers. The balance will be
used for the annual Junior Senior DinnerDance.
The referees lined up by John Higgins are
Guy Gallo and short, but not o skinny, Joe
Coach Dick Versace gets in a practice shot for the Goetluck.
Packer basketball game.
Mary Burgett
"Let me see the words," says Mike Raught to
Claire Schmitz and Pat Durbin as they try ·out for
the play.
Polly's father as an old boyfriend.
Despite her fathers cautions, Polly falls in
love with Tony, a handsome English millionaire posing as a messenger boy, played by
Mitch Herbert and Jay Harnrnond. Tony
thinks that if Polly knows he is rich, it will
affect their relationship. Polly feels the same
way about revealing her wealth to him.
Other characters include wild and funny
Maisie, played by
ancy lnele and Gail
Karabetsos, and Bobby van Husen, a young
American playboy after Maisie's heart.
Bobby is played by Ken Lichter and Nick
Sturino.
Dulcie, played by Joann Deardorf, is
flirty and sympathetic. Lord Brockhurst ,
played by Dan Eisenhauer and Tom Rugg, is
an English gentleman who has his eye on
Dulcie. Lady Brockhurst, played by Kathy
Ellison and Jackie Hasslinger, is the elegant,
domineering type. She sees to it that Lord
Brockhurst doesn't get any farther than just
looking.
Other cast members include Hortense,
played by Laurie Beales.
Additional French boys include Rodd
Zeitler, George Harnrnond, Louis Hammond,
and Dave Matalas. Portraying students at
Madame Dubonnet's Finishing School will
be Mary Jonaitis, Janine Moe, Pat Durbin ,
and Mary Mueller.
Preview
March
13-16 StarSpangledGirl CTK
17 Teacher's Institu tc Half day classes
19 Junior Ring Da}
21 Lnd ofTI1ird Quarter
23 Packer Basketball Game - 2 p.m.
28 FuU payment for \'vashington Ne\\ York
educational trip due
April
4
7
8
Good 1-riday half day classes
Laster holiday
Classes resume
Have you ever wondered if you ' re liv ing
in a crazy mixed-up world? If v.ou want an
answer to t hat question, just look at the
present world situation. You'll see the U.S.
in Paris discussing furniture , Johnson
tending cattle back on the ranch, and the
new home of the San Fransico State College
located at Alcatraz .
And who would have thought the world's
busiest airport would be Havana, or that the
national past-time would be rioting? Remember when the best way to prepare for
college was to get good grades? It seems
nowadays it's learning to picket properly .
New lay board to direct St. Joe's
St. Joseph High School is now under the
control of a lay board of directors similar to
the public school board of education . The
lay board will oversee the business- financial
functions of the school and will be augmented by an advisory board consisting of
representatives from Kenosha area parishes.
The board of directors consists of eight
Kenosha business and professional men, all
well experienced in the world of finance.
The board's members include Eugene R.
Hammond, William 0. Kupfer, G. Thomas
McTernan, Jack Rice, W. G. Schmitz,
Eugene W. Schulte, Ferdinand N . Serto, and
Gene F. Soens.
The formation of a lay board is no
novelty. Many private institutions, such as
the University of Notre Dame, are under lay
control. Lay control adds a new dimen-
Challenge
Published by the students of
St. Joseph H igh School
Vol.11 , No. 9
March, 1969
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ... . ...... . ...... Dave Fobart
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
News ... .... .. .. . . . ... . .... .. ... Rita Wo jtak
Editorials . . .. ..... . ...... . . . ... Amy Cu ndari
Features ... . ........ . ..... .. .. . .. Jill Bianchi
Creative Writing ... .. . . .... . . Laura Przyby lski
Pictures ... .. ..... . ........ . . Katie McConnell
Katie Doerfl er
Jo-Pinions ..... . . ..... .......... Paula Bastian
Sports .. . .......... . ...... . ... . Mar k Barnhill
STAFF . ...... .. ........ . ...... ... Jay Hammond
Mary Burgett. Eva Soeka , Mo Fargo, Dick
Gmkowsk1, and Mary Bjork
ART STAFF
. ..... ... ... . ...... Amy Cu ndari
PHOTOGRAPHERS . ... . . . . .. . . . .. . Dave Fobart
Jim Lobacz. Mark VanHazinga
ADVISER
Today many words have double
meanings. If you admire someone's lawn and
say, "Nice grass," chances are you'll bearrested . And colored T .V. will probably become Ertha Kitt's next civ il rights gripe .
People take everything literally. When a
speaker says, "Let's throw-off material
sion-"fresh air" - to the operation of a pri- things," this does not mean we must run
around in our birthday suits. And this brings
vate school in its business functions.
The breath of fresh air may be lifesaving. me to another point: morality .
The Citizens for Educational Freedom preThe present trend in morality isn't anydict that if an immediate answer isn't found thing new. After all it was tried in Sodom
to the plight of the private schools in Wis- and Gomorrah and look what it did for
them. First they had a hot time and put
consin, the schools will close in five years.
Instead of an estimated $55 per child cost themselves on the map. Then they had an
even hotter time when they left for the next
under the proposed tuition rebate program
world.
(on a basis of $50 per grade school pupil and
For future generations our contributions
$100 per high school student), the taxpayers
will have to assume an average cost of $712 are numerous: pens that write first time
per pupil within the public school system. every time, freeze dried coffee to have with
our powdered eggs, air-pollution, charcoal
Needless to say, the construction of addifilters to use on cigarettes that give you cantional school buildings and the leasing of pri cer, soap-operas that have vampires with
vate buildings to use as schools if the private sex -appeal, five -foot long stockings to go
schools close will significantly increase the with 18 inch dresses, fake eye lashes, and
$712 figure . Our state legislators in Madison even hair to glue on your chest if you need a
must be made aware of the crisis before little masculinity. We've certainly accomplished a lot!
them.
The two boards are groups of highly competent business and professional men who
will use their financial insights to try to find
Dear Editor:
solutions to the financial problems here at
St. Joe's. They will also act in what Fr.
What's with this trash about school spirit
Darnieder termed in a recent Kenosha News
disappearing after the football season? If
interview, "as ambassadors to the community."
you'd been to a basketball game recently,
To the Editor:
The future of St. Joe's is of interest to
you'd see where it went! And if you've been·
the whole community. Besides eliminating a
fine school with an excellent academic record, a decision to close St. Joe's would add
more than 1,000 students to the public
school system . Moreover, the Kenoshans
who, along with the School Sisters of St.
Francis, have made the school, wou ld certainly not want their investment to vanish.
The lay boards are encouraged to work
diligently to find answers to the problems
facing private education in general and St.
Joe's in particular. The Challenge looks upon
the formation of these lay boards as a positive step in continuing St. Joseph High
School as a service to the city of Kenosha.
to a wrestling match, you'd see it there too!
... ..... . . . ..... Sr. Virginia O.S.F .
Dick Ginkowski
2
We've got the best referee-intimidating
force in the conference . Our fans are there,
and they go nuts when a call goes against us.
We've got the spirit after the games, too. So
print this to print the truth .
Tom Cox
Ed itor's Note: We agree with Tom . If booing
the
referee
and then
pummeling and
partying after the game is school spirit, it's
certainly on the increase .
Congratulations to Sandra Principe, Myra
Walkovik, Jeanette Brey, and Diana Merten
for class standing of number one in their respective classes. On the second quarter
honor roll, the seniors led the school with
58.4 per cent. The sophomores were second
with 38.1 per cent. The freshmen had 31.2
percent and the juniors, 26.7 per cent.
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Two hundred fifty pounds, about 1,600 Chris Landre and Frank Niccolai share their views on college life.
bars, of soap were collected for Pfc. Michael
Moehrke, a medic in Viet Nam, during the
drive from January 13 to 24. The soap was
packed into nine 30-pound boxes for shipment.
"Probably the best part of college life is because everyone's in the same positionbeing on your own, so you can learn to lost." Bill is now attending La Crosse State
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"On the left is our Home Ee. Depart- make your own decisions," stated Frank University. Also at La Crosse are Mike Fargo
ment. Here the girls learn to make oatmeal Pellicori, a '67 graduate now at Purdue Uni- and Phil Anderson. Both boys agreed that
and other delicacies." Laughter from this re- versity. In agreement with Frank, John it's your high school friends you miss the
mark and others filled the halls at the second
Capelli, another '67 graduate attending Mar- most when you go away to college.
annual Open House, Sunday, February 2.
quette University, thought that the freedom
Charlie Labanowsky cited a difference be* our* ears," said Sr. involved was very important learning experi- tween
"We couldn't* believe
high school and college: "It's all up to
Rosalie, who accompanied the Keyboard ence.
you whether you pass or fail. The teachers
Oub to Chicago's Orchestra Hall on Friday,
What lies allead for you in the future? won't pamper the students in college."
February 21. The club heard four modern Maybe eight more years of school perhaps.
pieces with far-out sounds for piano and
Money causes problems
Such was the case with Tim Tully. Tim gradorchestra.
Gary
McCreery,
a student at Lakeland
uated from Marquette in 1965. He then
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went on to orthwestern University Medical College, gave his views on money matters:
Mr. Raymond Dietrich, from Bayview
"The first thing you learn i the value of
High School in Milwaukee, directed the School, where he is now a senior.
money.
It's the little things, like toothpaste,
second annual Choral F es ti val on Thursday,
Feeling among friends wasn't a problem
February 27. Groups participating were the for Jerry Herrick, Jim Pawlak, and Charlie food, etc., that kill you." Frank Pellicori
A Capella, Glee Club, Sophomore Girls' and Labanowsky, '68 graduates, since they all agreed and added, "It's especially hard when
the tuition is coming out of your own
Sophomore Boys' of St. Joe's. Four grade
room together at Marquette University. Bill
schools also took part.
pocket."
Werner, another '68 graduate, expressed the
Money is one of the main reasons kids go
Mary Bjork common feeling, "It's easy to make friends
to school in their home town. Frank
iccolai, '68 graduate attending Parkside,
thought another reason was that the initial
adjustment to college life was easier at
Yellow? Green? Blue? Which fits you? "green personalities" are Laurie Beales, Alice
home.
Your favorite color, says Faber Birren, origi- Aulozzi, Bill Hughes, and Terry Flatley.
Grads discuss college life
What's your favorite color?
nator of the color theory in 1950, reflects
your personality.
For instance, red signifies passionate, exciting people, who are positive, active, and
aggressive. But they can be fierce and extremely angry too. Red stands for courage
and zeal. Some people who like red are
Jackie Hasslinger, Rae Ellyn Renick, Bob
McQuestion, and Bill Crist.
Blue is for calm, self-controlled people.
They are subduing, melancholy, and contemplative. On the bad side or blues, they could
be fearful, sneaky, or gloomy. Blue stands
for piety and sincerity and was picked as a
favorite by Kevin Schneider, Mary Gallo, Jan
Fargo, and Julie Dellinger.
Green stand for growth and hope. People
who I ike green are realistic and wellbalanced. They are quiet, yet refreshing and
peaceful. But they could be hiding feelings
of guilt or jealousy. Some people who have
KTI offers varied courses
Yellow is for cheerful, inspiring, vital
people with high spirits. They can be shy,
Chris Landre, who graduated from St.
idealistic, and intellectually gifted. They de- Joe's last year, attends KTI becau e he has
light in the abstract and have complicated an occupational goal to work toward there.
personalities. Yellow, standing for honor and "You work harder when you know you're
loyalty, was chosen by Sandy Principe, Mary working toward your future livelillood," he
Matusek, Ellen Kupfer, and Chuck Grummi t.
said.
Orange isn't a common choice. But these
Another KTI graduate Carol Tovo, went
people are usually out-going and sociable.
They are jovial, energetic, and forceful, de- to school to be a medical as istant. She is
lighting in hilarity and exuberance. Orange now working for a local physician. "I went
stands for strength and endurance. Kathy to KT! because it offered the course that
Dinges and Malcolm Mahone were among would help me attain my goal," he added.
the few who chose orange.
Her advice to high school students is to be
"Purple people" are lovers of luxury. Dig- active because it helps to develop one's pernified and mystic, they can also be lonely or sonality. Joan Zdanowicz, taking KTI's pracdesperate. Purple stands for royalty. People tical nur ing course, gave her advice: "Have
who chose purple are Caroline Aiello, Mike fun, but study, too, because you're the only
one who is hurt in the end if you don't."
iles, Paul iccolai, and Mark Vitkus.
Jill Bianchi, Mary Bjork, Mo Fargo
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Jill Bianchi, Mo Fargo
I think it is necessary to have religion five
We come to St. Joe's to receive a Catholic
days a week, especially now when the education , not to have it just three days a
religion classes are so worthwhile . God isn't week.
with us just three days a week. I think we
Colleen Patrick 228
should be willing to give Him five hours. I
I really think religion class is boring by
think you can get a lot more out of one hour
Friday, and I don 't think I would dread
of religion than one hour of study hall.
coming to it as much if it were fewer days a
Shirley Dyke 105
week . I think the kids would like it better.
I think it would be better having it three
days a week because it doesn't help much
anyway . Or else have two days for religion
and on the third day have workshop or
guidance.
Paulette Englund 316
I suppose religion class is one of the big
reasons why parents pay almost $300 a year
for an education for their child . I think that
the student should get all he can out of the
religion class, but then I think the religion
class could improve on its subject matter.
Cathy Nelson 317
I'd rather have it three days a week, or
better yet, make it optional. In many instances, religion as taught at St. Joe's is not
an academic subject. Religion classes often
have the reputation of being free or fun
periods. For this reason I would advocate a
change.
Margie Moeller 107
Religion is rather boring because we
usually don't have religion. What we do take
is Church history, sociology, etc. Maybe
some new courses would be beneficial to the
whole school. Study hall is a poor substitute.
Maybe more of these religion workshops is
the answer.
We are having religion pounded into our
heads for four years, five days a week, for
what? If a person isn't strong in his faith by
now, which I feel is the main reason for
religion class, he never will be. We should
have religion as an elective, so those who
want to take it can, and don't have to be
bothered by others who are bored with it.
Barb Kudella 102
Carol Melito 211
Jim Sobotowicz 211
Three days a week would be good because we can always learn something new
and get a deeper insight. But five days plus
Sunday is too much.
Ellen Kupfer 316
Do you think religion class
should be held five days a week?
No, I don't think having a religion class
five days a week is really necessary. I think
that if schedules could be arranged, the
school could offer additional courses like a
drama course or a basic typing course for
Religion isn't necessary five days a week.
I think religion classes are necessary. The
students who would like to learn how to
think
the
main
idea
in
our
religion
is
kids
can communicate with each other and
type but don't want it as a full-time course.
knowing
about
God,
but
in
our
religion
benefit
from other people's thoughts.
The religion course cou Id be three days a
classes now we discuss everything BUT God. Religion is very valuable in getting to underweek and the other elective two.
Char Gelsone 206 stand the problems and frustrations all kids
Rita Giovannoni 101
share.
I think that religion, especially senior
Carol Rutkowski 102
The religion classes we have now are all
year,
should
be
five
days
a
week
because
in
talk. We never seem to accomplish anything
don't think we should have religion five
or benefit anyone. I'd like to see three religion class you get a chance to relax and
classes a week where we do something in- voice your opinions on real, everyday issues times a week. The kids in school don't pay
attention to the religion class anyway . Most
stead of five classes where all we do is that are interesting.
parents aren't sending their kids here for
memorize names and events.
Mary Naef 113
religion; they're sending them for discipline.
Peggy Hugunin 223
Candy Eisenhauer 228
Five days a week is necessary because you
learn
all
there
is
to
know
about
can
never
Yes, because I could use the study hall.
I think they should make religion an elecAlso, you're more apt to pay attention if your religion.
tive. If you want to take it, you can; and if
you don't have to listen to the same thing
Nancy Tudjan 222
day after day.
you don't, you could take something else.
Paula Kormann 307
Tom Kohout 102
Yes, I would get more out of having
religion three times a week . Freshmen don't
I feel that if we don't know our religion
think religion class should be set up five have study halls now. Having religion three
days a week. In some instances the religion times a week would give us two study halls. I by now, we'll never really know it. Three
class gives the students a chance to sound off think I would benefit more in two study days a week is enough because I think our
halls than in two classes of religion.
belief should be voluntary, not forced on us.
opinions.
Rosanne Stella 307
Jim Sturino 113
A religion class would be good two or
three times a week , but two study halls a
day, two days a week wouldn't be. I think
the teaching metho·d should be improved instead of dropping a few days of religion .
Ann Theriault 227
I think we'd benefit from having religion
Religion class is really a waste of time . I
only three days a week because we get get nothing out of it, and it doesn't increase
religious training not only in that one class my faith any . It would be better to have it
but from all our teachers. We wouldn't get only three days a week and study hall the
so bored with our faith that way.
other two days.
Mile Lampada 110
Sally Fischer 214
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Chris Ellison 109
Sophomores,
what's your battle cry?
Spirit and Unity
The two things that have triggered our
success are spirit and unity. We still have
them, and we never plan on losing them.
With these we stake our claim as the
"Sophisticated Sophomore Class."
This year we've come to understand more
about the school policies. We've had a
"Super Sports" year in basketball. And a
year of experience has helped us to succeed
in debate and forensics.
There's no way to go but up, and that's
where we're headed. Hope to see you there.
Randy Viola, Class President
Class projects are discussed by Randy Viola, president; Bill Hughes, treasurer;
Michelle Trottier, secretary; Terry Servais, vice-president.
Sophomores Bill Hughes, Tom Braun, Julie O'Connor, Sheryl Jones,
Tonia Neustifter, and Frank Principe study a script for The Boyfriend.
Pat Zohlen, Kit Albrecht, Sue Schneider, and Nancy Newberry
cheer their sophomore team on to victory.
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TOP ROW: Tim Skowronski, Bernie Allen, Paul Pulera, Bob Chubrilo,
John Wermeling, Curt Hanrahan, David Robillard, John Makouske.
SECO D ROW: Linda ovak, Sue Bugalecki, Mary Meyer, Sue Bernacchi,
Gary Glassman, Linda Baumann, Sally Fischer, Al Ancliea, Jerry Anderson.
THIRD ROW: Mike Pecknick, Linda Lundell, Reno Caira, Mike Irish,
Karen Wilson, Sue Jansky, Peter Krempely, Pat Fonk. BOTIOM ROW:
Barb McGovern, Paula Renzoni, Shirley Schneider, Michelle Trottier,
Margie Daum, Margaret St. Louis, Frank Koderca; Chris Caldwell.
MISSING: Jim Barnhill, Mike Gorman, Pat Gustafson, Dan McGovern,
Brian St. Germain.
TOP ROW: Barbara Bill, Paul Kostelnik, Randy Viola, Terrence Quinn,
Ted Anderson, Tom Petersen, Mark Schumaker, Pat Strom. SECOND
ROW: Paul Douglas, Brucette Gearhart, Mark Leuck, ancy Tudjan, Joan
Wiltshire, Jane Dosemagen, Marc Maraccini, Julie O'Connor. THIRD ROW:
Terry Willems, Joan Hagerty, Craig Govekar, Sue Schneider, Nina Cantwell,
Jackqueline Monroe, Rick Melvin, David Andrea. BOTTOM ROW: Patricia
Johnson, Nancy Flocker, Mary Fredrickson, Terry Gryczkowski, Mary
Wistrand, Mary Crewe, Monica Macarra, Denise Ridolfi.
TOP ROW: Mark Pellicori, Dave Scuglik, Chris McMahon, Bill Rafferty,
Brad Bisciglia, Bruce Heide, Bill Wagner, Rose Giannini. SECOND ROW:
Tim Kratowicz, Tony Gruber, Tom Williamson, Karen Mann, Dave
Limardi, Julie Ivsac, Mark Jorgenson, Scott Sterelczyk. THIRD ROW:
Terri Servais, Peggy Hugunin, Carol Schultz, Nancy Dowe, Kelly lnfusino,
Jerry Elsen, ancy Newberry, Cathy Carroll. BOTIOM ROW: Debbie
Oster, Gail Robsel, Mercy Haun, Vickie Compton, Jean Tunkiecz, Eileen
Lawler, Carol Kalis, Terry Bisciglia. MISSING: Bill Loos, Sherry Wortley.
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TOP ROW: Mark Petersen, Rich Wojtak, Mark Blise, Ben Guido, Bob
Sharfinski, Dave Walden, Tony Milisauskas, Art Gunderson. SECO D
ROW: Laurie Pettey, Roseann Duczak, Glen Milkus, Rick Llanas, Mike
Jorasfwicz, Patricia Giles, Judy Borchardt, Bob McQuestion. THIRD ROW:
Mark Swartz, Art Llanas, John Kontz, Tom Laurenzi, Patricia McKenna,
Lynn Helininger, Janet Ling, Mary Kasalajtis. BOTTOM ROW: Rita
Chiapetta, Laurie Seremian, Jim Baker, Jim Steinhoff, Claire Schmitz,
Kathy Leiting, Jim Richards, Sonia Rodriguez. MISSING: Ann Theriault.
TOP ROW: Joe Galdonik, Warren Lewis, Kempster Wallen, Tom Heller,
Andy Rieschl, Scott Young, Gary Tunkieicz, Bruce Chwala, Jerry Mucklin,
Bob Kappus. SECOND ROW: Mike Wood, Jeanette Brey, Sue Herrmann,
John Beaumier, Joe Lindi, Ed Mattner, Alan Matera, Kathy Thomas, Judy
Sereno. THIRD ROW: Sheryl Jones, Mary Mueller, Tom Braun, Bev Pfarr,
Bill Petzke, Diane Misurelli, Karen Greidanus, Colleen Patrick, Therese
Connelly, Tonia eustifter. BOTTOM ROW: Karen Ziccarelli, Connie
Castellano, Laura Kehrer, Bernadette Tyson, Bill Meier, Mark Paradise,
Mary Jo Vernezze, Candy Eisenhauer, Cathy Ruffalo.
TOP ROW: Keith Kenaga, Wayne Pierce, Bob Lichter, Mike Higgins, Chuck
Naumowich, Dennis Meo, George Hammond, Frank Ventura, Joe Gallo.
SECOND ROW: Larry Nelson, Frank Principe, Rick Roders, Tom
Gottfredson, Jeff Benn, Shelly Host, Rick Saliture, Jo Kliebenstein.
THIRD ROW: Patti Thome, Darya Karajankovich, Pat Werwie, Debbie
Zierck, Jane Van Hazinga, Tom Zappa, Jane Brydges. BOTTOM ROW:
John Sicilia, Cathi Modrijan, Paulette Englund, Ellen Kupfer, Jane Ruffalo,
Kitty Albrecht, Serafin Sansan, Sharon Salituro, Claudia Coogan.
MISSI G: Rick Melvon, Pat Piche, Denise Greno.
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TOP ROW: Matthew Bosisio, Stan Sielski, Bill Hughes, Charles Gifford,
Mike Hulko, .Vincent Pozza, Chris Vranak, Richard King, Janet Fargo.
SECO D ROW: Maggie Stahl, Guy O'Leksy, Pat Griffin, Jeff Jacob, Cathy
elson, Peter Simo, Joe Sturycz, Kathy Aceto. TIURD ROW: Sharon
Afraid to be me-what a feeling! There
seemed to be something so vulnerable about
coming out and being honestly and completely me. I'd sit inside myself and watch
people, some of them so afraid that they'd
put up a front.
"I know what I am and what I want,"
Dave would say. "I'm completely free and
have no fears, but don't become attached to
me. i'm independent, and I'm going to enjoy
it," he'd continue.
The front he built showed up loud and
bright. Dave was afraid of being hurt. I really
wish he were free and independent; he'd enjoy life a whole lot more than he does now.
He's very unhappy.
Some people don't even put up a front;
they hide. Their bodies automatically talk,
dance, sing, and laugh, while they sit inside,
sad and lonely, not coming out for any number of unknown reasons.
"Cathy, who you going out with now?"
friends would ask me.
"Nobody really,'' seemed to be my favorite reply.
How can I really like someone when that
person never gets to see me and know me,
I'd wonder. Then came up the old familiar
fear again. Just imagine: being completely
open to anything that might be thrown at
me. What if no one liked me as I was? Or
even cared? Is this world just full of fakes?
Isn't there anyone who really is real?
Take Cindy, a girl who complains constantly about how hard life is for her; yet
she creates all of her problems for herself.
It's really funny. She puts herself into some
kind of martyr role and blames everyone for
everything.
"Oh, I'm failing in all my subjects, and
Judy won't even let me copy her work anymore, and Ted was talking to Sue-so natu-
Wilson, Victorine Irving, Pat Kloet, Sue Titus, Dan Rush, Tim Schlenker,
Joan Spieker, Margaret Corrigan, Richard Lindquist. BOTIOM ROW:
Brian Warner, Debra Pierangeli, Lynn Walkowski, Donna Saldana, Mark
Niccolai, Lori Von Gunten, Pat Zohlen, Dianne Tillack.
rally, I've ignored him all week and now he's
stopped calling me, and I've lost him forever.
Nothing ever goes right!" On and on she
continues, getting nowhere.
Don't people matter anymore? Even
Jane, the center of attention all the time,
laughed, talked, and had a crowd of friends
around her constantly. She seemed to be the
luckiest girl; everything went right for her.
Pretty and popular, she seemed one who
would be a stranger to loneliness and emptiness. Yet just the other day she was taken to
the hospital because of a bad LSD trip.
"I just want to be happy," she kept
saying over and over. I guess it's public
knowledge now that she's been taking all
sorts of drugs for over a year.
"I'm dead," she later privately confessed,
"Drugs were all that kept me alive." A tragic
dramatization: the seemingly happiest girl in
the world-and yet it wasn't for real.
Is there any possible chance, I wondered,
to find real happiness in this world of fakes
with big people on top who turn out to be
so little and the little people on the bottom
who despair?
Is there any use trying to figure it out?
Did all these people try being just themselves
and come back with these results? Maybe, I
thought.
John came to the door, then, to take me
out. It really felt good having a date for a
change, and I especially liked being with
John.
"Hello, John. Come on in for a minute.
I'll go get my coat," I said.
John, I found out, was someone different. A very strong being, I noticed. He was
happy, and his eyes laughed!
I sat inside myself watching him for quite
some time. It was quite unreal at first. I
could talk to him about anything, not like
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some people who have millions of buttons.
When a certain name, incident, or subject is
mentioned to these people, it's like pressing
a button. They blow up and rage for hours.
Very unpleasant people to be with unless
you know their buttons and avoid them.
Sometimes when there wasn't anything
to do, John would take me for a walk. I'd
enjoy myself so much on our walks; boredom just never existed. We found beauty
and excitement in the littlest things.
That's one reason he had good grades.
Schoolwork, he realized, had to be done;
and if no interest was put into it, nothing
was gotten out of it.
One day he came out of science class
failing a test. You could see that everyone
else had a hard time in it too, because of
their complaints against the teacher for
being unfair and not liking some students
while making pets of others. John didn't put
the blame on someone else though, because
he hadn't looked at his science book all
week and knew just who was at fault.
"Would it help to tear myself down now
after the test?" he asked rhetorically.
He liked himself, I thought, and was confident with everyone. He seemed to have
gotten to know me better than I did myself.
In fact, he looked and saw me, not just a
girl.
It felt so good to be seen. I couldn't figure out why some people can't even look at
a person they know and see him and really
talk to him, but it didn't seem to matter
anymore. John wasn't like that. In fact, I am
now enjoying being me and having people
see me, not hiding.
It wasn't as frightening as I thought. I'm
really not that vulnerable.
Laura Przybylski
'I thought I was going to die'
Parents cite communication
as solution to drug problem
what about the kids who take it because
they feel it's making them a someone or, feel
that after one trip they've gained a new insight into life, that the expansion of their
mind has brought them some new realization? For them other problems follow . It is
not easy to get off the drug kick. Many former drug users find themselves smoking
cigaretts and drinking when they kick the
habit.
"I'm curious, but not that curious," said
Mrs. Nathan Burgett in response to the question, "Would you take drugs if you were a
teenager today?" This was the general
feeling of 15 St. Joe's parents, a crossection
of parents of freshmen, sophomores, juniors,
and seniors questioned in a survey dealing
with their feelings and knowledge about
drugs.
Parents attributed the need to take drugs
to curiosity, lack of security at home, a need
to be one of the crowd, and to the intensified pressures of today's world. As Mrs.
Gerald Hammond explained, "Young people
today have many pressures and problems
and are looking for ways to eliminate the
pressures and solve the problems."
Nine of the fifteen would obtain a
physician's or psychiatrist's services if they
found their child taking drugs. Five thought
the police should be contacted also, but all
agreed that the police should be called in
extreme cases.
The parents were divided almost evenly in
their knowledge about drugs. Seven knew
the drugs by their common names and effects. Eight knew little or nothing about the
appearance or effects of the drugs.
Communication was the parents' answer
to the drug problem. The majority felt that
if every parent talked to his teen-ager and if
every teen-ager talked to his parents, the
problem would be much smaller. Eva Soeka
The drug user is a product of our generation. He is the child of our modern society.
He is influenced by our fast moving and industrial world. He, too, hears the penny pol itic i ans, teachers, friends, news casters,
music, laughter and crying that we hear . In
that way he is like us.
But he is different, and so are the millions
of other kids and adults who take drugs.
They don't stand out in a crowd or look any
different. In fact, some of the people you'd
least suspect may be taking drugs.
What are users' reactions to drugs?
"If I mention drugs to one kid I know, he
gets angry and closes up. He really had a bad
What do the head men think?
time, and he only took them once."
At an interview, drug users gave their reaAlthough the crowd you are in may be
sons for taking drugs. "I heard a lot about it taking drugs, the decision is up to each indi•
from friends. They were using it, so I vidual. When asked if he thought everyone
thought I'd give it a try." Most of us think should take drugs, one "head" said, "Not
of marijuana or LSD when we hear the word everyone needs them. Some people are
drugs. The fact is simple cold tablets and naturally stoned. They see things in
pills to keep you awake, when taken in an depth." Another user said, "I feel most
overdose, are just as bad.
people eventually come to the point where
The drug user gets a psychological stimu - they experience something similar to drugs,
lation from pot and various types of Indian where they understand. The trouble is I
hemp. From LSD he gets a mental distortion didn't want to walk so I took the plane."
What would it be like to ride in a plane
so that whatever his eyes see his brain interprets in bright colors, thereby giving the user that is going to crash? Or if you jump out of
that plane, how would it feel to jump withemotional sensations.
"I really don't dig the idea of getting out a parachute? Somehow walking seems so
stoned (high) every night or every week. much better. It may be slower, but at least
That is really bad. I don't think you can get you'll be around to see the sights.
Amy Cundari
stoned all the time. When I get back (after a
trip), I'm really glad. I appreciate reality,
and I'm glad I'm alive," said one user.
Is it all to escape?
Challenge studies teen drug use
"Before 1967, Kenosha had no recorded
What does a "head" (drug user) think
about taking drugs to escape?" If you're drug problem," said Capt. Beulah Hartwig,
taking drugs to escape, you're in trouble. head of the Juvenile Bureau of Kenosha PoWhen you get back, things could be worse lice Department, "In 1967, we had one juvethan ever. I don't think you're very grownup nile arrest for marijuana. This past year,
if you always have to be taking them and 1968, we had 15 arrests for marijuana .
Obviously more than 15 people in
getting stoned."
Kenosha
use drugs, but only 15 arrests have
It is common knowledge that you can get
color sensations, wonderful images, and an been made. Marijuana is the problem of toappreciation for life from taking a trip. But day. There are 8,000,000 marijuana users towhat about the nightmare feeling of a bad day with an anticipated 1,000,000 new users
each year. Users run the gamut from poor to
trip?
One user shared his experience: "I was rich, unintelligent to genius, Black Muslim to
sitting in a room with some of my friends. Anglo-Saxon Protestant. It has spread from
Then someone shot a piece of candy at me, the larger cities to the smaller cities and to
and all of a sudden huge objects were towns like ours.
The Challenge has explored this problem
coming at me, and I had to get away. I've
in relation to our community and in the way
never taken it after that."
An ex-user tells why he stopped: "I was it may concern Kenosha youth. In this arti listening to music with some of the guys. cle, by drugs we mean primarily marijuana
Suddenly the music got loud, then louder. and pills because in Kenosha there have been
Then I couldn't hear anything at all, and I no juvenile arrests for LSD, although the
felt like I was falling. I'd come to the bot- hospitals have reported treatment of the bad
tom, and the music would come back again. effects of LSD .
"We have had parents report their own
Then I'd trip back into it and fall. I thought
children," said Capt. Hartwig. "Reporting a
I was going to die."
child is certainly not harming him; it is one
Who's fooling whom?
step toward helping him."
After the arrest, the teen is referred to
"I didn't go on drugs to escape," said one
user. "But after I did, my grades went down. Juvenile Court where the needs of the child
I became dissatisfied with myself. I've al- are placed first, not the punishment. The
ways hated phoniness in others, and I ability or inability of a parent to regulate a
teen's behavior is considered in determining
realized what a fake I was."
Some kids who take drugs do it because punishment. Psychiatric care is arranged for
it's the cool thing, but they don't stick with the child or the whole family if necessary .
"The majority of teen-agers using drugs
it. They probably smoke only grass, take pep
pills, or an over dose of codeine tablets. But are not from problem homes," Capt.
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Hartwig said. "They use it mostly to be one
of the crowd. We have children as young as
11 or 12 stealing pills from their parents'
medicine cabinets to be able to show off at
school."
Some psychologists place the blame
directly on the parents. Kids see their parents take pills to get up, to stay awake, and
to go to sleep. What, they then ask, can we
expect of the kids?
The basic argument for legalization of
marijuana or relaxation of marijuana laws is
that marijuana is no more harmful than alcohol. Capt. Hartwig eryiphasized that a recent
survey showed that 80 per cent of narcotics
addicts started on marijuana.
"If we could get the pushers or suppliers,
we wou Id reduce the problem considerably,"
said Capt. Hartwig, "But the kids arrested
don't want to give up their source of supply.
If only they would realize that the pushers
are making money at their expense."
Because of this emphasis on getting to the
source, Wisconsin has very heavy penalties
for selling dangerous drugs to a minor: for
the first offense, 3-25 years; for the second
offense, 20 years-life; and for the third offense, life.
Mayor Burkee, when asked to evaluate
the situation, said, "I foresee an increased
drug problem in Kenosha in the coming
years."
Eva Soeka
Editor's Note: Captain Hartwig's statements
were made to the writer in a personal interview. The other comments were made at a
drug symposium February 10 at Roosevelt
School.
"The Walrus and The Carpenter"
"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things;
Of shoes-and ships-and sealing-waxOf cabbages-a nd-kingsAnd why the sea is boiling hotAnd whether pigs have wings."
Lewis Carroll
Springtime means engine talk for seniors BiU Kolar, Mike Glembocki, Bob Martin, Mike
Chatilovicz, Mark Barnhill, Mike Madsen, and Dom Ruffalo.
School is exhausting, isn't it, Cathy Scuglik and
Carol Schorn?
" lley. th<1'>C arc ~pccdy little things," says Joe Lindi to
"fom li t lier a~ they ob'>crvc their guppie~ for biology.
Whatever knocked Bruce Mahone down seems to be terrifying Joe Lubinski, Jim C110nes,
Dave Dressen, and Ed owell. Chones looks as if he's heading for the rafters for escape.
IO
Lancer Tearns Compete in Tournament Play
St. Joseph's wrestling and basketball
Three other Lancers, Will Frank, Paul
Sophomore Terry Willems took a fourth
teams made a fine showing in tournament Gagliardi, and Dick Platt, lost championship in the 123 pound class.
play to end highly successfull seasons.
matches, thereby placing second.
Basketball tournament results
Frank ran into Jim Matt of Waukesha
Wrestlers place third
The
Lancer basketball team started off its
Memorial in the 148 pound final and lost
The wrestling team came within four
tournament
play with a bang, trouncing
12 4. Matt was named the meet's outpoints of taking the WISAA state wrestling
orthwestern Military Academy by the lopstanding wrestler. Frank has a 20 4 record
tournament at Pio
ono High School on
sided score of I 05 48 in the qualifying
for the season.
February 15. St. Joe's finished with 55
round on the home court February 18. The
Gagliardi lost 6 4 to Hubert Hill of St. noise that came from St. Joe's gym when
points, good for third place behind Don
Bosco with 57, and Pius, who took the team Catherine's with six seconds remaining in his Randy Viola's two-pointe'r made the score
130 pound match. Gagliardi wrestled most l 00 44 will long be remembered by the
championship with 59 points.
of
the season with a separated shoulder and jubilant crowd that had just spent an
Despite the team's loss, there were some
exhausting five minutes screaming, "We
individual victories. Ken Schmidt took the finished with a 17 5 record.
Platt pinned his Champion opponent want 100!"
141 - pound title. Schmidt, who finished the
season with a 21 2-1 record, beat Dave easily in the semi finals and then lost to Mike,
The Lancers came up with one of their
Udovich of Don Bosco 5- 4 to win the state Duese of Pius, 8 5, in the finals. He finished finest team efforts, which included fruscrown. His win also kept Don Bosco from the season with a 18 5 record.
trating the
orthwestern boys whenever
winning the team title.
they tried to bring the ball downcourt. Four
of five starters were in double figures. Bill
Kolar led with 27 points; Ed owell followed with 22, and Mike Chatilovicz had 20.
Fine rebounding by Kolar and Bruce
"The Europeans are extremely impressed really struck me," said Marilyn. "Rome has Mahone allowed the Lancers to dominate
with the industrial advances we've made in more cars than ew York City."
the backboards, leaving them in control of
the last 150 years," observed Al
Dick also had a chance to catch a glimpse nearly everything but the opponents' bench,
Franceschini, who took his fifth trip to of European politics. His family was pre- which they were working on when time ran
Europe two years ago.
vented from entering Paris because of the out. The mismatched orthwestern team seldom got a shot off within five feet of the
Going to Europe is no longer a dream but riots, and, while they were in Italy, a new basket. The Lancers' biggest enemy in the
a remembrance for four St. Joe students. president was elected.
final minutes was the clock when they had
The best authority, of course, is Al; but Dick
Opinions about European teenagers were only 95 points with three minutes to play.
Bernardi and Dan Wells, who were there this similar. Both Al and Marilyn said there was
On February 21, however, the Lancers
summer, and Marilyn Heinze, who returned no visible generation gap. Teens are often ran into St. Catherine's, the top team in the
from Rome recently after seeing her brother seen walking down the street arm in arm state, in the semifinal game. After grabbing
an early 12-9 lead, St. Joe's fell behind at
ordained, all seemed to agree Europeans are with a parent.
Europe's greatest attribute.
Dick said he saw two extremes: "Some of the end of the first quarter, and trailed by
twenty at the end of the half.
According to Dick, "The people in Lon- the kids go out drinking and have their own
The Angel's top player, Jim Chones, had
don were unbelievable. Even the common discotheques. On the other hand, you'll see
30 points, but he was not without help. He
described."
what
Al
and
Marilyn
man on the street would offer you help."
got considerable assistance from the referees
A final comment from Al summed up the in the second quarter, when they called
Marilyn agreed with Dick: "Everyone was
extremely friendly. They can tell you're teen himself and the average European's atti- nearly every foul in the book on the
American just by looking at you and will tude toward the United States: "They really Lancers. The final score was 92-72. Ed
owell had 22 points, and Bill Kolar had 13.
respect and look up to us. They show this by
help you whenever you need it."
to
imitate
us."
constantly
trying
Dave Fobar t
The length of time spent in Europe by
the three ranged from three weeks to three
Jay Hammo nd
months. Surprisingly enough, one of the
seemingly greatest barriers languageproved not to be a problem for anyone .
Students speak of travels
"My mom speaks some French, and almost everyone, from the bell boy on up, in
the hotels spoke English," said Dick, "so we
had no problem."
All seem to differ, though, in the dominant impression received while there.
Dan had a quick answer as to what he
remembered most vividly about his trip: "It
had to be the Vatican. Just the vastness is
unimaginable," said Dan. "Every square inch
is covered with art work."
"Their (Europeans') pace is much slower
than ours. People aren't in such a rush to get
somewhere," observed Al.
"What I really remember about Italy is its
advanced industrialization. I would by no
means call it backward," Dick stated.
" ext to the ordination, of cour e, the " ll O\\ can they represent so many ite on so small an object?" a ks a puzzled Dick Bernardi (right) of Al
large number of cars on the narrow street Franceschini and ~1arilyn Heinze.
11
Trackmen sprint into season
AU ready to start roaring around the gym for track
are Mark Barnhill, Art Llanas, John Makouske, and
Tom Gureno.
"We want young track learn participants," said new track coach,
eil
Pietrangeli, "and we seem to be getting
them." This year will be different from last
year's track season. St. Joe's has a new coach
and a fairly good turn out. Still something
must be said for the potential track men.
There are definitely some talented individuals, many of whom are underclassmen. But
there is much uncovered talent hiding in the
dark corners of the school. Coach Pietrangeli
knows this and is trying to get those individuals out for the port.
"Track is a sport where one person excels, and through that one person's efforts,
the team can also excel. This is evident in
the performance of last year's seniors, who
were the cause for most of the team's
points," added Coach Pietrangeli.
The promising track men who are returning from last year are: Hurdles, Don
Ageton, Kurt Hannes; 2 mile, Mark Barnhill;
Shot-put, Paul Gray; Mile, Kevin Beaumier;
Discus, Mike Vranak, George Wojtak; Highjump, Tom Heller; and Pole-vault, Larry
Wade.
The first meet on March 8 was the Journal Games. Four players were sent and ran in
the relay. The Marquette Invitational is
March 29, and the whole team will participate in that event. Over 20 teams go to this
indoor meet, and it is quite a competitive
day.
Mark Barnhill
Batmen show promise
St. Joe's baseball team began practice
Of
the
returning players, Gary
early thi week. The batmen are expected to Paulauskas, with a .333 batting average, will
do well again this year. Coach Bob Carbone be the team's pitcher. Last year he had a 3-1
is the new varsity baseball coach, and Lee pitching record. Rock Jurvis, Gil Llanas,
Hlavak is his assistant.
Ron Schmitz, Dennis Serpe, and Tim Elsen
Spring is sprung, and once again a young
man's fancy turns to more than running and
I 0-2 record," remarked Coach Carbone pitching skills.
going out for sports. The laziness that March
Forty-three guys went out for the sport; seems to bring to this school and the prewhen asked about his team. "I think the first
"It's going to be difficult to improve on a w ii I also support the team with their
games, three top contenders will be played: he even had to cut some players.
Don Bosco, St. Catherine, and Marquette.
There will be six home games played at
St. Joe's lost to St. Catherine's at the State Simmon's Field so that more interest might
Meet last year.
be shown, by a larger spectator turnout.
Tennis, golf set for season
Two of the lesser publicized spring
sports-tennis and golf-are getting set for
another season here at St. Joe's.
The tennis team, coached by Mr. Bob
Karnes assisted by Mr. John Refieuna, has
five returning lettermen, including Captain
Kurt Smitz, Ken Tolstyga, and Jim
Hansen all seniors-along with Mike
Mon teen and Mike Safago, juniors.
Other players expected to lead the
Lancers on the court include Mike Thomey,
Will Frank, Mike Glemblocki and "several
promising returning sophomores and five or
six interesting freshmen," according to Mr.
Karnes.
Mr. Karnes remarked, "We expect to be a
contender for the conference championship." He noted that last year's team posted
a 10-4 record and finished third in the conference, tying for sixth in the state tournament.
The conference includes Marquette, last
year's champion; Memorial, Pio 1ono, Pius,
Dominican, St. Catherine's, and St. Joe's.
The first meet this year is April 23 at
Catholic Memorial in Waukesha. The stale
champ1omhip tournament will be played in
Oshkosh on May 23 and 24.
The Lancer golf team will hit the links
Many people seem to be slightly out of
shape and have too much winter "healthiness" in them. Getting rid of the excess is
the major problem.
coached by Mr. Dan Chubrilo and assisted
by Coach Dick Versace.
Track seems to be the remedy for 25
The golf team will be co-captained by Jim guys. Running and jogging is their method of
Chubrilo, senior letterman; and the team's
losing weight and shaping up. It's the sport
other letterman Rick Willems, a junior.
Among the other promising contenders in which some guys are still having fun while
are juniors, George Horvat, Glenn Woroch, thinking of summer.
and Paul Gagliardi; and sophomores, Bob
Sharfinski and John Woermeling.
Baseball is another escape from school
Last year's team posted an 11-4 record,
and
a conditioner for summer sports. It
the worst in four years under Coach
ChubriJo, who has an overall 44-7 record.
seems 43 guys know what they are doing
This year's state tourney will be held at
when they step out on the practice field and
the Meadowbrook Country Club in Racine
on May 23. Coach Chubrilo says he expects have a good time doing it.
to meet other Catholic conference teams
there.
Now omething must be said about the
In season play, the Lancers will meet
teams from Antioch, Loyola Academy of individuals who keep the fun in the spring
Chicago, Burlington, Zion-Benton, Wilmot, sports. Coach eil Pietrangeli keeps his perand Pio
ono High Schools ... all non- formers on their toes by stepping on them
conference games.
every now and then. Coach Carbone, baseThe Lancers do some fancy putting on
the green, with Rick Willems the top man ball's pro, knows all lhe calls for his team.
posting an even 42.0 average for nine holes. Coach Karnes fills in the tennis scene by
ext in line are Jim Chubrilo with 42.9, Paul showing his form on the courts. And last but
Gagliardi with 43.8, and George Horvat, who
rounds out the top sh9oters with a 44.1 not least, the man who shows the way golf
should be played is Mr. Chubrilo.
average.
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'The Boyfriend' to premiere April 11
The Roaring Twenties on the French victory amid mobsters, machine guns, and
Riveria will come alive on St. Joe's stage molls.
tommorrow evening as The Boyfriend opens. Oasses perform skits to launch Patron Drive
Enthusiasm has been mounting since the
The Freshman Class presented the first
pre-play Patron Drive assembly, March 7, skit. President Malcolm Mahone was chaufwhen class presidents ordered their classes to feured around the gym by Matt Werve in a
1920 hot rod while being pursued by flapper
fans.
A football game was staged by the sophomores against the other classes with President Randy Viola making the winning
touchdown.
Gangsters, led by Junior Class President
John Vitkus, shot down Charleston dancers
to the tune of "The Untouchables."
Mobster John Potente, Senior Class president, ordered his class to come out first in
the Drive.
"I could be happy with you," says Mitch Hebert to
Mary Fonk during play practice as Laurie Beales
says," o, you can't do this to me."
Results announced
Results of the Patron Drive were an-
Departments announce
changes for 1969-'70
nounced on March 17. The Freshman Class,
for the first time in St. Joe's history, captured first place with 147 per cent of their
quota. The other classes followed in this order: the sophomores with 131 per cent, the
seniors with 127 per cent, and the juniors
with 108 per cent. Freshman homeroom 301
had 214 per cent, the highest per cent in the
school. St. Joseph High School's total quota
was 128 per cent.
The Boyfriend opens tomorrow
Exerpts from the play presented during
the Patron Drive assembly heightened interest in the entire production which premieres
tomorrow at 8 p.m. Other performances will
be given on April 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, as
well as a matinee on April 20 at 2 p.m. Remaining main-floor tickets will be sold for
$1.50 at the door before every preformance
except Saturday performances, which are already sold out. Balcony tickets are $1.25.
Among the departments revising their
courses of studies for the 1969-'70 school
year are the Social Studies, Art, and Business
Departments. All three are changing their
curriculums to meet the changing needs of
students.
In the Social Studies Department, sociology will be changed from a senior-year requirement to a one-semester elective. Seniors
will, however, still be required to take one
social studies course during the senior year.
They may choose from among two twosemester courses: Asian, African, and Latin
American Studies or Urban Geography. Or
they rnay choose two one-semester courses
from among anthropology and economics,
offered first semester, and political science
and sociology, offered second semester. Anthropology, economics, and political science
are new courses' to be offered for the first
time in September.
Miss Barbara Kluka, social studies teacher, explained the reason for the change: "If
all the courses are well taught, the same
basic concepts should come up in all of
them. Hopefully, the student will pick up
these concepts in a class he's really interested in."
In the Art Department students will be
able to concentrate their study in four areas
of art if they so wish after having completed
the basic drawing and design courses. Study
in one area for a full quarter will be encouraged.
Sister Honora, Art Department chairman,
explained the reason for this change by
saying: "We feel students get more of a hold
(Continued on page 8, column 3)
Vol. 11, No. 8
St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
April 1969
KYI plans spring activities
"KYI has planned a dance for Saturday, Treasurer Bruce Seidemann.
April 26, and other soon-corning activities to
Meetings are held at the Gas Company
get more kids interested in the club," said every fourth Monday at 6 p.m. and are open
Paula Kaufman, chairman of KYI's dance to any interested high school students.
committee. The dance will be held at the
Rita Wojtak
Union Club Ballroom. Music will be by The
Wahoo Noodle. School dress is required for
the dance. Admission is $1.25.
April
Kenosha Youth Incorporated is planning
a graduation dance for May 10, according to 11-Baseball-Wilmot-4 p.m. Home
11, 12, 13-The Boyfriend 8 p.m.
President Ralph Ruffalo. He hopes to get a 15-Baseball-St.
John-4 p.m. Home
Chicago band to play that night.
17-Baseball-Don Bosco-4 p.m. Away
A spring car wash is also·being organized. 18, 19-The Boyfriend 8 p.m.
19-Track-St. Catherine and Memorial-11 a.m.
The date will be announced later.
Away
The funds from these activities will go to- 20-The
Boyfriend 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
ward a permanent recreation center for 22-Baseball-St. Catherine-4 p.m. Away
Kenosha teens.
24-Baseball-Notre Dame-4 p.m. Home
Track-Loyola-4: 15 p.m. Away
"After about a year the club has grown
p.m. Away
from the 500 members who joined at the 28-Baseball-Marquette-4
Track-Marquette and Wisconsin Lutheranfirst dance last spring to about 1,000 mem4 p.m. Away
bers. About 60 are active in committees," 30-Baseball-Messmer-4 p.m. Away
said Ralph. Most of the members are from
May
Bradford and Tremper, but a good number 1-St. Joseph the Worker-Mass for students
of St. Joe's kids have joined too, at its first 2-Baseball-Racine Lutheran -1 1 a.m. Home
dance held last spring.
3-Baseball-Racine Lutheran-11 a.r>1. Home
"No permanent place has been found for 5-9-Washington-New York Educational Trip
Jordan- 4 p.m. Away
us to hold our meetings yet. We've checked 6-Baseball-Francis
Track-Dominican-4 p.m. Away
out some possibilities but are still having 8-Baseball-Pius Xl-4 p.m. Home
meetings at Wisconsin Gas Company," said 10-Pius Relays-all day Away
Preview
SMAJ...L... TA.L...
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fVERYTHING
LITEf\"LLY:
"If elected, I promise to ..."
Elections for next year's school offices
are just around the corner. As in previous
years, we will be told to judge candidates on
leadership ability and character, not just on
popularity and appearance. But how do we
know whether an individual has that certain
something that makes for a good school
officer?
The best way is to watch the person in
action during the course of the year. But in a
large school this isn't always possible. So
candidates try to make themselves known
via posters, speeches, and other campaign
techniques the two weeks prior to election.
One technique has not been used to its
maximum effectiveness at St. Joe's, and that
is the campaign speech . The stereotyped talk
given by most candidates runs something
like this: "I am running for the office of
(name of office). Now I'm not going to
make a lot of big promises. I'm just going to
tell you that if I'm elected to this office, I'll
do everything in my power to serve my class
to the utmost of my ability. I want to thank
all who have supported me thus far."
St. Joe's religion classes come alive
Thoughts At Large
Today, we are living in a world of great
change. Today's children will probably see
the first rocket on Mars and the last elm on
Main Street.
When a person gets dressed up today, not
Religion in the Catholic high school has adding a director of religious services. This only is he wearing clothes; he is also wearing
come of age. No longer is it just a continua- man would serve such religious needs of the a costume. The more elaborate the costume,
tion of worn out dogmas and unheard of students as counseling, planning retreats and the more desperate the actor.
virtues. It's come alive with new courses, nights of recollection, celebrating masses,
new teaching methods, and a new spirit.
hearing confessions, and organizing study
Although I do not necessarily believe that
Among the reasons parents send their groups.
we descended from the monkey, I do believe
children to a Catholic high school is so that
This school has a good religion program. we are heading in that direction.
they'll obtain a deepened religious educa- However, it could have an even more vital
tion. With that in mind, the schools have one if students took religion seriously and
You pay for cigarettes twice-when you
been trying to help today's student encoun- approached it with an open mind. Fr. get them, and when they get you.
ter Christ in today's world. St. Joe's religion Ronald Crewe and his department deserve
The world is often too negative. We are
praise for the advances the program has told, "Don't do this" or "That is impossprogram has this as its goal.
Re I.igi·o n ·is 0 ffe r ed fo ur d ay s a w eek · Th e made and encouragement to pursue future ible." We should not say that something is
Dick Ginkowski
fl.fth da · a g o p g ·da e day Fresh en improvements.
Y is
r deepen
u
ui their
nc faith· through
m a -----------------~impossible. The world may have been
and sophomores
study of scripture and belief, while juniors
waiting thousands of years for somebody igexamine their Church and others through a
norant enough of the impossibility of a thing
study of Catholic Church history and surPublished by the students of
to accomplish it at last.
veys on other religions. Seniors study social
St. Joseph High School
Since this is the last junior issue of
ethics and marriage preparation.
~-----------------~Challenge for this year, a word of praise is
It may be interesting to look at some of 1-v_o_1._i_i._N_o_._1_0_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _A_p_r_il,_1_9_6_9-1 due. Congratulations to our footba ll teams,
the steps other Catholic schools have taken
our students, our basketball teams, the freshto revitalize their religion programs.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ................... Eva Soeka men for real get-up-and-go in school funcMilwaukee's Don Bosco High School re- ASSOCIATE EDITORS
tions, the moderators and teachers, the
quires all underclassmen, juniors, and their
News ........... . ..... . ..... . ... Rita Wojtak cooks, the janitors, and to all who have
parents to attend a night of recollection,
Editorial .......................... Eva Soeka made play, the dances, and the year great.
while seniors must make a weekend retreat.
Feature (1) ............... . ......... Mo Fargo And to the seniors I say, "It's been grand
Don Bosco teaches religion three days a
Feature (2) ............ . .......... Mary Bjork knowing you."
Amy Cundari
week, group guidance one day, and has a
Picture ...................... Katie McConnell
project period one day. There is a varied
Katie Doerfler
senior elective program.
Jo-opinions ..................... Paula Bastian
Dear Editor:
Religion is not graded academically at
Creative Writing .............. Laura Przybylski
I agree with Mr. Cox's letter in last
Don Bosco. Only good, fair, or poor cooperSports ......................... Mark Barnhill
month
' s Cha llenge. I think that we had great
ation reports are given. Milwaukee's Pius has STAFF ................ . .......... Amy Cundari,
no grading system in religion either except
Dick Ginkowski, Dave Fobart, Sue Christensen, support for our basketball season. For a ll of
for the junior and senior electives.
Mary Burgett, Jill Bianchi, John Sprague, Jay our home games, our gym was filled more
than it has been in the four years I've been
Some schools offer unusual electives, inHammond
eluding Psychology at Pio Nono, Vatican II ART STAFF ...................... Amy Cundari here. Also, our games against St. Catherine
were well attended not only by St. Joe's stuat St. Catherine's, and Christian Values in
PHOTOGRAPHERS ................ Dave Fobart
Films and Literature and Theology of the
dents but also by the city of Kenosha. And I
Mark Va n Hazinga
Future at Holy Angels.
wo uld like to thank the people who did supThe program could be improved by ADVISER .................... Sl-. Virginia, 0.S.F. port us this year.
Bill Kolar, tea m captain
Challenge
To the Editor:
2
Grads tell of married life
"Just staying at home trying to be a good
wife is a 24-hour job in itself," said Mrs.
Peter Blewett formally Terry Matusek, a '66
graduate. She and Pete met on a ship, were
married four and a half months later, and
presently live in San Fransico.
Meeting the new neighbors was pretty
easy for Judy . "My neighbors never once
considered me a teenager. I was treated as an
adult right off," she said.
All three girls, Alice, Judy, and Terry,
came from large families, and all agreed that
Another '66 graduate, Judy Landre, was helpful. "I got the responsibility I
agreed being a good wife is a hard job. "You needed by being a part of a large family. I
have to do everything yourself. If you don't, should have learned to cook better than I
Mo Fargo
nobody will. There's no mom to pick up did, though." Alice concluded.
after you," she pointed out.
Packer Backers pound
Packer All-Stars, 71-64
Judy married John Scola, also a graduate
of St. Joe's. John now works at the Kenosha
National Bank. The Scolas have a little girl,
" I had an idea of what we were in for
The reigning Mr. Sadie Hawkins, Tom Rugg, with Maria Lisa, 11 months. And Judy's
I have seen them play before. It was
because
his escort, Sandy Saftig.
expecting another child soon.
a lot of fun, and I'll admit they were pretty
good size guys," said Mr. Pietrangeli after
When husband and wife both work, are
battling the Packers in a basketball game in
there any additional problems? "Only a St. Joe's gym on March 23.
Various stunts accompanied the basket"Do ya, Daisy Mae, take this here Abner small one," confessed Mrs. Don Hawes. "It's
ball game. Ray itschke pinned his oppoto be your lawful wedded hubby?" This was hard to keep the house in order. I spend all nent with a wrestling hold, while Doug Hart
the question asked by Marryin' Sam of hill- day Saturday cleaning." The former Alice disappeared into the crowd only to be called
billy couples at the annual Sadie Hawkins Burgett and her husband are both grade down by his teammates to run a touchdown,
for six points, from the 50 yd. line. Nitschke
dance on March 21. "Haystackers' Hullaba- school teachers.
ended the Packers' performance with an imiloo" was sponsored by the Freshman and
tation of a Paul Horning field goal.
Sophomore Classes aided by Student CounAlthough the Packers have experience
cil. Music was by the Father Meat.
playing basketball together, the Packer
Backers squeezed out a 71-64 victory.
Tom Rugg crowned Mr. Sadie Hawkins
The Packers included Ray Nitschke, Doug
Climaxing the festivities was the crowning
Hart
(manager of the team), Ken Bowman,
of Mr. Sadie Hawkins by Linda Pierce, StuBoyd Dowler, Ron Kostelnik, Bob Hyland,
dent Council vice-president. The 10 candiand Bob Skowronski.
dates (John Tenuta, Rick Mazzei, Tom
Packer Backers were the city-league
Rugg, Mike Madsen, Mike Glembocki, Marty
champions, Tirabassi Excavators: Larry
"L.S.D.," a film exploring the physical ef- Weiss, Joe Laba, Carl Berquist, Gene
Ruffalo, John Klein, Bill Sobotowicz, Jay
fects
of drugs, was shown to Miss Gehring's Breiling, and Bob Hartman. Other players
Hammond, and John Potente), nominated
were St. Joseph's coaches, Dick Versace,
by the senior girls the previous week, were sophomores and Fr. Anderson's juniors on Bob Carbone, eil Pietrangeli, Bob Karnes,
escorted to the throne by their dates. Tom March 11 during second period. Two Bob Theriault, and Lee Hlavka; Bradford
Rugg was then crowned Mr. Sadie Hawkins Kenosha policemen explained the legal back- coach, Jerry Verwey, Father Joseph Perce
from St. Mary's parish, and Kenosha News
for 1969; John Klein was runner-up. Ending ground of drugs.
sports editor, Jim Kornkven.
the merry ceremony, Tom danced with his
Turnout for the game was tremendous.
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escort, Sandy Saftig. The other candidates
"Je veux de coq ou vin," said Pat Salerno "When I came at 12: 30, there was already a
and their dates then joined in.
as she ordered dinner at "Frenchie's," a very line of people from the door to the street,"
said John Vitkus, Junior Class president. "I
Marryin' Sam hitches couples
French
restuarant
in
Milwaukee.
The
ten
would guess there were close to 1,800
Girls who wanted to get hitched to their
people there.
Jill Bianchi
girls
in
Sr.
Ruth
LaMothe's
third
period
dates had it real easy. Marryin' Sam married
'Haystackers' Hullabaloo'
attracts hillbillies
couples with pipe cleaner rings and marriage
certificates lasting until midnight. Different
couples took over Sam's job during the
night.
Couples dress informal
Since the attire for the dance was very
informal, the girls and their guys wore jeans,
flannel shirts with straw hats and cob pipes.
Girls and guys sat comfortably on the floor
while listening to the band. Julie Costabile
remarked, "It was really different because
everyone was in a gay mood and all
excited."
After the dance, the girls treated their
dates to dinner at Windjammer, ino's,
Krok's, Uptown Restaurant, and Carl's Pizza.
Jill Bianchi
French III class went on the field trip on
March 27. Pat stated that the experience in
French cuisine was very exciting.
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Joan Fredericksen and Eva Soeka, both
juniors, have been selected to participate in
the National Council of English Teachers
Achievement Awards Test. Eva and Joan
were required to demonstrate their writing
ability in a prepared and an impromptu
theme. They also took a grammar test. "I
think it's a good preparation for college,"
remarked Joan. Results will not be known
till next Dec.
Ray itschke outmaneuvers Coaches Bob Carbone
Mary Bjork and Dick Versace during the AU-Stars Packer Game
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Astronaut speaks of explorations
A drum roll sounded. Cameras flashed.
Capt. James A. Lovell, Apollo 8 crew member, entered the Space Center of the Milwaukee Public Museum, to be dedicated in his
honor.
In the interview which followed, Capt.
Lovell said he does not consider himself a
hero. "The people put us there. We never
lose sight of our 'silent partners'-the taxpayers. Everything we do, we do together.
It's a symbol of teamwork."
The native Milwaukeean continually
stressed the importance oT education: "We
live in exciting times. There is a great future
in store for you," he told the 460 high
school editors and student council presidents
attending the dedication.
"I hope I can get back" was Capt.
Lovell's first thought when he saw the earth
from the spacecraft. "I saw the earth sharply
with no haziness. Usually, a mantle surrounds and protects the earth."
When asked for his reaction to the statement, "We're wasting money on the moon,"
Capt. Lovell cited the story of a certain senator, Daniel Webster, who wondered why the
U.S. government was wasting money putting
in a mail route to a wilderness territoryCalifornia.
Capt. Lovell called the space program "an
investment in knowledge." He said people
too often overlook other aspects of the
space programs, such as the Apollo Applica-
tion Program, which detects natural re- man on Apollo 11, the lunar landing flight
sources. Still other less known space pro- scheduled for mid-summer.
grams involve weather observation and
oceanography.
Capt. Lovell's casual approach to the
moon, his spaceflight, and his hero status
gave the interview an aura of unreality. The
audience constantly were reminding themselves that this man had been literally "out
of this world." Any anti-establishment draft
card-burning tendencies were lost in a surge
of flag-waving American price and
patriotism.
Capt. Lovell promoted more than Americanism in the race to the moon. "I see a
permanent colony as an international effort.
When we have supply stations throughout
the galaxy, then we will be able to build a
permanent colony on the moon," he said.
Medical problems might also influence
the establishment of a colony: "Long periods of weightlessness have had bad effects
on the body, especially the heart. People
would find it very hard to readjust to the
earth's atmosphere if ever they should want
to return."
Capt. Lovell does not believe there is
intelligent life on the other planets of our
galaxy. "I do believe there is intelligent life
as we know it on planets of other galaxies,"
he explained.
In the future Capt. Lovell hopes to make
another space flight. He is now a back-up
James A. Lovell Jr.
Courtesy of Kenosha r ews
Honor Society members
Volunteer tells of Biafra's plight selected
by high standards
"Six thousand children starved to death
yesterday," Mr. Glen Hayden, international
co-ordinator of the Red Cross who had just
returned from Biafra, told his audience in
Marquette's Brooks Memorial Union, March
7. This is his story:
Biafra, a small, eastern section of Nigeria,
is inhabited by 14 million people , six million
of them Ibos.
Biafrans battle for independence
The Ibos are agreeable, knowledgeable,
ambitious, and hard-working people. They
are willing to do anything to earn money to
acquire land , education, status , and leadership . Slowly they accumulated much land ,
bought businesses in the cities, and extended
northward into Moslem country. They then
tried to control the Nigerian government but
were eventually pushed back into Biafra.
They responded by seceding from igeria
and calling themselves Biafrans.
The Biafrans are fighting the Nigerian military, a large army fully equipped with heavy
arms and continually supported by the
British and Soviets. Only four African countries have recognized Biafra's independence .
The French have been sending small arms to
Biafra but not much support.
Red Cross provides relief
The problem of providing relief involves
getting supplies to where they are needed
most. Land tran sportation is impossible.
First , food brought through Nigeria may be
poiso ned , a common method of getting rid
of an enemy in Africa. Second , Biafran roads
are mined against the enemy. Two British
Red Cross volunteers were killed when their
landrover rode over a mine. Third, the
Biafrans are too proud to admit dependence
on Nigeria.
The only supply route is by airplane. The
government has ordered that all planes land
at nigh t only. These relief planes are exposed
to anti-aircraft fire , bombed runways , bad
weather, and engine trouble. Every night
two t ons of food and supplies are brought
into Biafra.
Mobile clinics set up
Enugu, the most modern city in Nigeria,
had decreased from 80,000 inhabitants to
500, plus the military. The lbos and other
tribes have fled into the brush where there
are no medicines or protein foods. Smallpox,
mumps , measles, tumors, T.B. , cancer, broken bones, and leprosy plague the people
who have no hospital care available. The Red
Cross volunteers have to hike through thick
jungles and travel over mined roads to get to
these people .
Clinics and medical units have been set up
in each village. The most common ailment is
malnutrition. Thirty per cent of the
Nigerians are under 12 years old. Food , clothing , and medicines are distributed to over
500 people every day. Since protein deficiency is a common cause of retardation in
later years , non-fat milk, salt, palm oil , and
other protein foods are being distributed by
the Red Cross. The tribesmen barter for
beans, rice, fish, and meat from neighboring
tribes.*
(Continued on page 8, column 3)
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Each year 15 per cent of the Senior Class
and 10 per cent of the Junior Class are eligible for membership in the National Honor
Society. To belong to this society, seniors
must have at least an 87 per cent average and
juniors a 90 per cent average. Along with
this, candidates are evaluated by their teachers on the bases of character, leadership, and
service. Members must be students known
for their integrity, ability to lead, and
involvement in school functions.
"The purpose of the Honor Society," according to Sister Patricia, moderator, "is to
give recognition to student leaders of outstanding scholastic and character excellence."
Among the society's activities are tutoring grade school children and ushering at
plays and variety shows.
For the first time at St. Joe 's, this year's
members will be inducted into the society at
a special ceremony to be attended by their
parents on May 1.
Members tor this year are as follows :
(Asterisk indicates new senior members.)
Seniors
*Rita Giovannoni
Tom Cox
*Jackie llasslinger
Diane Ciotti
*Kurt Luebke
Pam Dodson
*Rick Mazzei
Kathy Ellison
*Linda Pulera
Mary Federmeyer
*John Vidas
Mary Ann Fonk
Don Ageton
Eileen Funk
Tom Althaus
Lynn Halstead
Sue Bobusch
Jay Hammond
Jack Brocsch
Louie Hammond
(Continued on page 8, column 2)
Juniors,
what's your battle cry?
,.
Junior staff at work: Eva Soeka, Paula Bastian, Katie Doerfler, Jill Bianchi,
Mary Bjork, Rita Wojtak, Dick Ginkowski.
..;/
"And it's even paid for" beams Mike Grasser as he shows Danny
Wells his new class ring.
"What's up next for the Junior Class, John, Alice, Jill, and Rick?"
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Spirit? No one can doubt that juniors
have that. They started cheering at the first
pep assembly and haven't stopped yet.
Athletic prowess? Just look at this year's
major sports campaigns. The juniors played a
major role in giving St. Joe's its best football
and basketball campaigns and a third-place
wrestling team in the state.
Talent? A glance at the Boyfriend's cast
reveals 16 juniors, five in leading parts.
Ingenuity and determination? The juniors
presented the Green Bay Packer basketball
game and worked hard to make it a fantastic
succe s.
What more can be asked of our class? A
great dinner-dance. And we 're going to do it!
John Vitkus, class president
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TOP ROW: Rodd Zietler, Bob Pawlak, Brad Kovachik, Jim Bode, Joe
Lubinski, Mike Monteen, Craig Dobois, John Sprague TlllRD ROW: Dan
Eisenhower, Ferdy Chiappetta, Dan Robillard, Rick Irving, Jerry
Montemurro, Rick Bonn, Pat Eils SECO D ROW: Mary Raven, Veronica
Salerno, JoAnn Deardorf, Carol Milloy, Barb Bisciglia, Mary Hoey, Alice
Wistrand, Janet Burrows BOTTOM ROW: Mary Madrigrano, Michelle Del
Conte, Alice Aulozzi, Jill Bianchi, Julia Caira, Katie McConnell, Eva Soeka,
Sue Landre MISS! G: Joan Fredericksen, Dick Ginkowski, Mary
Grabowski, Jack Layden, Cathy Scuglik, Dennis Vignieri
TOP ROW: Paul Jacyna, Dave Fobart, Paul Gray, John Nickolai, Bruce
\1ahone. John Krifka, Dennis Peterson , Mike Safago, Jim Ellsworth
SECOND ROW: Judy Bruch, Linda Scuglik, Sally Jechorek, Linda
Swadish, John Vitkus, Jim Moyer, llowie Gilles, Sue Dibble, Mike Tenuta
TIIIRD ROW: Gayle Renick, Geralyn Glerum, Linda Cantway, Vicki
Fliess, Colleen Meyer, Chris Ellison, Linda Kohling, Mary Bjork, Rick Witt
FOURTH ROW: Pat Durbin, Mary Lassen, Char Hunt, Joann Guido, terrie
Fritz, Rosalyn Speca, Ruth Schall, Sue Matera, Barb Willems
TOP ROW: Pat Kelleher, Ken Grevenow, Ed owell, Mike Topel, Gene
Korku;, Jeff .l\1urdoch, George Safransky, Claudia Truesdell, Jim Costabile,
Mark Irving Sl:.CO:\D ROW: ~1ary King, Joanne l:.pping, Reid Pfarr, like
Plovanich, Patti lleller, Don Jarvis, Dave \1atalas, Debbie LaJcuncsse,
hank Volpcntcsta, Paula Schcnd IlllRD ROW: Mary Blank, Jackie Rice,
Amy Cundari, Paul Gagliardi, Mike Lampada, Mike Zongolowicz, Marcia
James, Sue Christensen, Myra Walkovik, Tim Fliess BOTTOM ROW: Mary
Ellen Guido, Paula Frye, Kathy Dinges, Debbie Myers, Mary Ellen
Matusek, Pat Serpe, Bridget Lawler, Cindy Chaput, Anne Borguss, Kathy
Wirtz
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9
1
1
0
6
1
1
1
TOP ROW: Gary Renick, Walter Grzegorczyk, Louie Volpentesta, Mike
Jeannot, Ton Saulys, Phil Limbach, Al
ewbauer, Rick Pierangeli
SECO D ROW: Scott Laskis, Katie Doerfler, Randi Lawler, Jim Lobacz,
Rita Wojtak, Larry Foreman, Mo Fargo, Kathy Long TllIRD ROW: Joe
Matrise, Delores Gunty, Diane Mieczkowski, Virginia Schertz, Barb Jaros,
Mary Gallo, Tony Trotta, Duke Gentile BOTTOM ROW: Vicki Werwie,
Terry Collins, Lucy Rizzato, Diane Pensa, Mary Bobush, Carol Kisilewski,
Anita Aiello, Pat Castaldi MISSI G: John Cristiano, Chris Serzant
TOP ROW: Jeff Frank, Bill Panlener, Bill Hendricksen, Kurt Hannes, Jim
Robbins, Dan Wells, Randy Johnson, Bill ickolai SECO D ROW: Kris
Petersen, Debbie Robinson, Tom Alfredson, John Renzoni, Rick
M iklasiewicz, Eugene Misurelli, Gail Johanek THIRD ROW: Laura
Pryzbylski, Debby LeMay, Rick Ponzio, Paul De Camp, Linda Koretz, Pat
Zellen, Loretta Schlosser, Kathy Walden BOTTOM ROW: Pat Haas, Cathy
Conforti, Char Gelsone, Ken Schmidt, Sue Hould, Diane Duba, Sheryl
Meier MISS! G: Carolina Aiello, Kathy Flammang, Donna Sharfinski,
Maria Trotti
TOP ROW: Tony DeSantis, Terry Johnson, Jim Sobotowicz, George
Horvat, Mike iles, Bruce Seidemann, John Higgins. Tom Smith SECO D
ROW: Paula Anderson, David Rizzo, Kay Wallen. Debbie Gantzer, Debbie
Zumpano, Rae Ellyn Renick, Tom VanBeckum THIRD RO" : Joan
Krempely, Jenice Scott, Sandra Saftig, Kathy Bruch, Carol Pfarr, Rita
Kasalajtis, Gerry Levall, Julie Halstead BOTTOM ROW: Terry Skau, Julie
Costabile, Felicia Sielski, Carol Melito, Yolanda Rodriguez, Patty Schmitz
MISS! G: Rose Flatley, Rick Willem , Linda Duba, Karl Becker
2
0
6
2
1
1
7
2
1
2
TOP ROW: Mauro Lenci, Steve Spieker, Glenn Woroch, Jim White, Mike
Dolnik, Jerry Dorff, Mike Rizzo SECO DROW: Margaret Stanley, Dennis
Serpe, Mark Miller, Bob Biernat, Mark Novelen, Rock Jurvis, Debbie
Mickelson THIRD ROW: Katie Werve, Pat Salerno, Maureen Dunbar, Mary
Burgett, Judy Werbie, Mike Fasci, Renee Lichter BOTTOM ROW: Carol
Schorn, Mary lleinisch, Sue Plutas, Paula Bastian, Nancy Curtin, Gina
Fliess, Kathy Keck MISSING: Virginia Godlewski, Mike Grasser, Jim
Houtsinger, Stephie Kudella, Joe Leonardi, Cindy Rutkowski, Mark Van
Hazinga, Bill Yunkel
Girl
Curriculum Cont 'ti . . .
My despairing cry
left unanswered: where have you
gone, woman. I love you.
Mike Higgins
Haiku
I am daydreaming,
And yet I am complaining
About things never done.
Pete Simo
A cherry-orange
Haze daze
Wraps itself
Around me.
Everything
Shimmer glimmers
Effervescently,
I lluminiscently.
Love has sprung!
Cordial
Eva Soeka
If I Am a Fool
If I am a fool
who trusts men
and loves April dew,
who walks alone,
but not entirely alone,
for there is a faint song
and footsteps,
then maybe you are right:
my luck is bad.
You are wise but not a fool.
And if love is measured by wisdom,
you are wealthy above all.
I am not wise or rich like you
because I am a fool,
and you are fool's gold.
Chris Caldwell
The taste of sour simplicity
depressed (finely-lined).
You sit but never tell of itthe whiskey, not the wine.
Sometimes you yell but fail to hear
yourself in timely jest.
So sit and bear your agony.
Great Scott, you'll get it yet!
Dave Limardi
National Honor Society cont 'ti...
Seniors cont'd
Mary Holden
Sandra Horne
Nancy Inele
Jim LeTart
Cathi McGrogan
Margie Moeller
Sue iccolai
Barb Pfarr
Sandra Principe
Kay Proko
Kris Scuglik
Bill Sobotowicz
Sue Trocinski
Juniors
Mary Bjork
Nancy Curtin
Joan Fredericksen
Howard Gilles
Gail Johanek
Rita Kasalajtis
John Krifka
Debra LaJeunessc
Joe Lubinski
Jim Moyer
Patricia Salerno
Eva Soeka
Myra Walkovik
on the subject by developing one method for
a full quarter."
Business Department chairman, Mrs.
Verna Zimmerman, says the changes in her
department will be new not only at St. Joe's
but will also be a first in the United States.
Business classes wiU be held in the large basement rooms. Classrooms will be set up like
an actual business office. Desks will be arranged in a circle with the teachers in the
center.
In this new type of learning situation,
which Mrs. Zimmerman describes as "team
learning," teachers will try to assume an advisory role only. This will place the responsibility on the students to work together to
get a job done, thus more closely resembling
an actual work situation.
The Business Department has also opened
its courses to underclassmen for the first
time. Freshmen may take typing, and sophomores may take shorthand.
Jay Hammond
Bialra Cont 'ti . . .
The people often wait four to five hours for
a panful of milk. Riots sometimes erupt if
shortages are suspected, and the old as well
as babies, are trampled in the scuffle.
Future looks brighter
The two sides of the war, the Biafrans
and the federals, are now at a stalemate. But,
according to Mr. Hayden, the future of
Biafra looks brighter. The efforts of the Red
Cross have been partially successful. The
mortality rate in children has dropped.
Mr. Hayden's main message to students is
to KEEP CONCERNED by not forgetting
the starving thousands in Biafra.
Mary Bjork
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If it is still here, it will probably be largely a
mechanical world. More and more will be
done by machines.
Jeanette Brey 228
picture it just as it is now and as it was in
the past: a world with confusion and tranquility, with conformists and dissenters, and
with good and evil-just a normal, human
world.
Steve Bose 107
How do you picture the world
in the year 2000?
It will probably be a fully automated world,
free from the bother of strenuous work and
more capable of obtaining super levels of I picture the world in the year 2000 as a
knowledge.
place filled with modern mechanical devices,
Dave Limardi 223 such as buttons, computers, and robots.
Terry Schwaiger 101
I hope that by then we will be living on
other planets or at least experimenting with
them. I think that basically man will not
change much, unless, of course, he is extinct
by then.
Sue Landre 108
The greatest change will probably be in automation. People and places will always be the
same no matter how much the industrial
field changes. More and more things will be
run by push button or machines. People will
have more leisure time to spend on hobbies.
Grace Hughes 103
What wild and wonderful thing
would you like to do this summer?
I'd like to take a long weekend trip with Trave l to Italy and Switzerland to visit my
some friends on a tandem bike and stay at unknown relatives and possibly take a boat
an expensive motel.
or raft across a lake.
Pat Doherty 305
Debbie Gott 301
I'd like to go up North to a small town of
one hundred people and work in a grocery
store or get a job at the hospital.
Mary Bastian 308
It may not be unusual, but I would like to
race stock cars with the help of a cousin of
mine. I think it's very exciting and would be
enjoyable.
Mary Lou Miller 112
I'm going to Italy this summer so that's
pretty wild in itself, but I'd also like to go to
the Milwaukee Zoo.
This summer I'd like to try sky diving and
Lucy Rizzato 111 scuba diving. I'd like the floating sensation,
as well as seeing a town from hundreds of
I'd like to skin dive and explore the underfeet in the air. Exploring under the water
water world or go to California all summer
would prove to be an exciting experience.
and goof around with a bunch of guys.
Janine Moe 102
Ken Strehlow 304
I'd like to go back to L.A. and live with "the I'd like to live in the wilderness or a cave
people of the times." I think it would not with two of my closest friends. We'd have
only be a lot of fun but also a weird only a few appliances, a couple spoons or a
tin can.
experience.
Jeanne Schmidt 308
Maryjoy Madrigrano 108
This summer I would like to hitch-hike to
California and then take a plane to Hawaii.
Although it doesn't sound too wild and
unusual, it would be for a girl.
Jan Ling 227
The world in the year 2000 won't be that
much different from 1969, although there
may be a lot more automation and scientific
things. That's only 31 years from now, and
I'll be only 49 years old. I just can't picture
space ships floating around, eating pills for
meals, and taking a trip to the moon that
soon.
Pat Ventura 113
I don't see any picture of the world. I believe the world will be destroyed by that
time.
Mike Higgins 316
In the year 2000, the world will probably be
run by computers. Everything will be pushbutton and available to everyone. There will
be underwater cities and plane flights to the
moon and maybe other planets.
Stephanie Kudella 212
The world will be more united and personal.
As machines take over man's labor, man will
be more culturally-orientated. The 21st century will be another Renaissance. Man will
be free to learn and to create. Possibly then
the world will solve all our present problems,
such as disease and war.
Mary Holden 105
I picture it, very hopefully, as a world filled
with love, where peace is taken for granted
instead of war.
Sue Friedl 112
By the year 2000 I think the world will be
taken over by machines, and no one will
have jobs except to turn on and off the
machines. Also people will be living on other
planets.
Judy Bruch 109
I would like to try some dangerous under- I would picture the world as being much
water exploring to learn about our lakes. I more advanced than it is now. I would hope
would like to look for different treasures that there would be more peace and love
and sunken ships.
than there are today.
Mauro Lenci 212
Diane Lichter 307
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if up's the word; and a world grows greener
if up's the word; and a world grows greener
minute by second and most by moreif death is the loser and life is the winner
(and beggar are rich but misers are poor)
-let's touch the sky:
with a to and a fro
(and a here there where) and away we go
excerpt bye. e. cummings
"I'm in the mood for love," says Joyce Steckbauer as
Laura Anderson and Sharon Tunkiecz look on in
dishelief.
Mary Madrigrano, Mike Tenuta, Rosalyn Speca, and Jack Tully have
decided to try what everyone's been telling them: "Go fly a kite."
Coach John J{efieuna shows that there isn't a "generation
gap" beNeen him, Alex Andrea, and Kandy Viola.
"Come to Tht: Boyfriend, or else I'll get Joanni: here after you,"
Tom Rugg tells the audience at the patron assembly.
IO
Scott Laskis ponders his next move while Jim Moyer figures out a way to get a few more of
Scott's chessmen.
Sandy Martin wonders why cleaning makes
Bernadette Tyson so happy.
"Greg, wait'll she gets her story done," says Mark
Martino as Greg Swartz plans to rid the senior
Challenge staff of Mary Jo Lindi. Rita Giovannoni
has decided not to get involved.
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Gerald El en smiles a victory smile after winning the '67 -'68 state bowling championship.
Vicki Werwie enjoys thoughts of spring.
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Coaches comment on their jobs
"I like it. It's challenging!"
Those words were sophomore basketball
and varsity golf coach, Dan Chubrilo's answer to the question, "Why did you want to
coach?"
Coach Chubrilo says he finds great satisfaction in coaching St. Joe's sportsmen.
Coach Chubrilo has been coaching for
five years, all at St. Joe's. His sophomore
basketball team was unbeaten this year, and
his golf record is an overall 44 wins and
seven losses. Last year the golf team posted
its worst record under Coach Chubrilo, 11-4.
Tounge-in-cheek, Coach Chubrilo said, "I've
got to rebuild the dynasty starting this
year."
Coach Chubrilo is an avid golfer as are
other members of his family, including
brother Jim, who is one of the two lettermen on this year's golf team and is also captain. Jim posts a 42.9 average for nine holes,
second only
to junior letterman, Rick
Willems', even 42.0.
Athletic director, head wrestling coach
and assistant football coach, Frank Matrise,
says he got into coaching partially by influence from his high school coaches. He
added, "I have a great competitive spirit. I
like to work with young people, and I think
its rewarding to see their progress."
Regarding student participation in athletics, Coach Matrise said, "I think it's the
closest thing to life in general. You have the
ups and downs. You have to make quick decisions and then live by them."
Coach Matrise has been coaching at St.
Joe's for all of his 10-year coaching career.
In December the wrestling team scored its
1 OOth victory under Coach Matrise by
beating Loyola Academy of Chicago. It has
since surpassed the century mark.
Coach Matrise said that the future of
sports at St. Joe's depends on the students.
"We can have a very fine program. It depends on the number of boys coming out."
Coach Matrise said many boys don't
come out for athletics because they don't
like hard work. They value a job more because it gets them a car and social life.
He added, "Athletics makes the whole
man. It teaches you about life. Students miss
out when they don't participate."
In this, the last issue by the junior
Challenge staff, we also commend the efforts
of the other coaches who have worked with
St. Joe teams this year: Coaches Bob
Carbone, Dick Versace, John Refieuna, Neil
Petrangeli, Charles Vaughn, Bob Karnes, Lee
Hlauka, and Bob Theriault. Dick Ginkowski
The circle drill makes top performers out
of the track men. After eight minutes most
runners become tired and clumsy. The only
bad part of the drill is when one of the
"larger" guys falls on a smaller one. But
when you look on the brighter side, the guy
that got squashed usually gets to miss part of
the practice.
The Challenge Sports Page would like to
commend Bill Kolar and Ed Nowell. Kolar
made players' All-conference, while Nowell
made coaches' all-conference. Both were
chosen to Kenosha's All-City team. Next
year's future seems bright because of
Nowell's return and that of the three experienced starters, along with the strong bench
and the winning sophs.
Occasionally the beach men meet down
at the KYF. Jim Sturino leads them in the
weight lifting as they display their talents
with the iron bars.
Track, baseball get under way
The baseball and track teams are ready
for another season.
Track
St. Joe's has a sizeable number of alumni
The track team has been working hard
and is ready for the meets to come. On
playing professional or college sports.
Saturday, March 8, five track men particiThe biggest success story of all would pated in the Journal Relays. The four runhave to be that of Tom Regner, a '63 gradu- ners were Don Ageton, captain, George
ate. Regner was an All-American guard at VanLone, John Vitkus, and Duke Gentile.
Notre Dame and now plays offensive guard Kurt Hannes was the reserve runner. The
group was disqualified because of a late
for the Houston Oilers of the American hand-off that made one of the runners fall
out of his lane.
Football League.
Coach, Neil Pietrangeli said that the
Ed Epping, a '66 graduate, plays defengroup
had a good chance of taking first if
sive tackle for the Air Force Academy in
the mishap hadn't occurred. He further
Colorado.
added that some of the big scorers in the
Representing St. Joe's basketball team are meets to come would be: Hurdles: Don
John Wojtak, center at North Dakota; Rick Ageton, George VanLone, Kurt Hannes; Mile
Run: John Beaumier; 2-Mile Run: Mark
Polanski, forward at St. John's; and Nick Barnhill; Shotput: Paul Gray, George
Perrine, Parkside guard, who will be repre- Wojtak; Pole Vault: Larry Wade; 440-Yard
senting the U.S. in Czechoslovakia this sum- Dash: Mike Hulko, Warren Lewis; 880-Yard
Dash: Mark Blise, Tom Williamson;
mer. All are '67 graduates.
100-Yard Dash: Terry Johnson, Jack
Two '68 graduates are in college athletics. Layden, John Vitkus, Malcolm Mahone; DisTim Breuhl, pitcher for last year's state tour- cus: Wojtak and Paul Gray.
nament team, is on the Carthage College
"The baseball potential is good and all we
have
to do is prove it," remarked player,
baseball team. Doug Bruch, who broke state
Dick Platt.
records in the 100 and 220-yard dashes
Baseball
while at St. Joe's, is a sprinter at the UniverThe general feeling of both players and
sity of Minnesota.
coaches makes baseball seem like the winDave Fobart ningest sport of the season. What also adds
Alumni active in sports
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"All right, Coach, we'll be at practice in a few
minutes as soon as we get our pictures taken," says
Tim Elsen as he and fellow members of the baseball team: Dick Bode, Dennis Serpe, Dick Platt,
Kurt Luebke, and Rock Jurvis, wait for their picture to be taken.
to this spirit is the pitching staff which
boasts three lefties: Gary Paulaukas, Kurt
Luebke, and Dennis Petersen. Two right
handers, Dick Bode and Rock Jurvis, also
add their skill in pitching.
Tim Elsen, team captain, is one of the
finest catchers in the league, according to
Coach Bob Carbone. "Good weather helps
the infielders a great deal. I just hope that
the weather keeps up like it has," added the
Coach.
Mark Barnhill
Seniors say 'yes'
to further education
According to a recent survey , 98 per
cent of St. Joe's class of 1969 will be attending a college or technical school after
graduation. About one quarter of this per
cent will be attending technical schools. The
rest will attend various colleges and universities.
The five schools that will be getting most
of the '69 grads will be UW-Parkside with 42
per cent, KTI with 21 per cent, UW-Madison
and UW-Milwaukee both with 5 per cent,
and Marquette University with 4 per cent.
Other schools range from Regis University in
Colorado to Georgetown University in
Washington, D. C. The majority are closer to
Lois Haag receives information from Sandy Principe, NHS vice-president, on colleges while Bill
home, however, with only 3 per cent of the
Sobotowicz, president, congratulates Mary Holden on her plans for next year.
students going out of state.
Most of the college-bound students plan
to pay their own way. Forty-eight percent
will take care of their entire education.
Another 25 per cent will pay for part of
their education and get the rest from their
parents. The rest are depending mostly on
grants, loans, and scholarships.
Only about 15 per cent of the students
have any definite plans about the future. Except for the school they chose, few have decided on any real vocation or direction. Only
four students have definitely decided against
further education.
Vol. 11, No. 9
St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
May 1969
Senior festivities planned
Special events honoring the Senior Class
Senior Week will be May 19-22. Plans inhave been planned for the month of May.
clude a special assembly with distribution of
"awards." Graduation practice will be on
This year's Junior-Senior Dinner-Dance,
May 23. Seniors will attend a Mass and
"Those Were the Days," will be held May
breakfast May 29, followed by the annual
16. The juniors have chosen a Roaring 20's
honors assembly. Graduation will be May 30
theme with vaudeville decor.
at 3 p.m. in the gym.
The downstairs area of the gym will simulate Central Park. The balcony will be transformed into an outdoor cafe. Tables with
red and white checked tablecloths will be set
up to provide couples with a place to drink
punch and visit.
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Of the students who have chosen higher
education as their next step in life, only a
few considered this education as an end in
itself. Most of the graduates want to attend
college to increase their potential earning
power. Some exhibit less enthusiasm and are
going because there's nothing else to do, according to them.
Most of the seniors, in fact almost all,
have said yes to further education, even if
not all say a resounding yes that instills confidence in the future.
Mark Martino
The passageway from the g'ym to the
cafeteria will feature painted cardboard store
fronts to give an illusion of Broadway. Mannequins garbed in the style of the 20's will
be stationed along the way.
The cafeteria will be a flower garden
decorated in pastel shades. A fountain will
help carry through the illusion .
Entertainment will be strictly vaudevillian
and will be held in the cafeteria instead of in
the gym as in previous years. Chairmen for
the event are Jill Bianchi, gym; Alice Aulozzi,
cafeteria ; John Vitkus, entertainment; and Ju nior class officers, Rick Pierangeli, Jill Bianchi, John Vitkus, and Alice Aulozzi, busily make plans for
Junior-Senior Dinner Dance, "Those Were The Days."
Rick Pierangeli, miscellaneous.
Those were the days
Class of '69
FRESHMAN YEAR 1965-'66 WAS:
-Gil Llanas, L inda Pierce, Jay Hammond ,
and Kathy Schlenker serving as our Freshman Class officers.
-Beth Fulmer as the first Freshman Focus.
-Coach Karnes saying , 'The freshman football team seems to have more sp irit than any
other cla ss in the past."
-Steve Zohlen fin ishing with a 7-1 wrestling
record , including four pins.
-Crawling up to third floor the day after
cheerleading tryouts.
-"We try harder" buttons in a variety of
languages.
-More demerits than any other class.
-Granny dresses at Sadie Hawkins.
The members of the Class of '69 have
been asking themselves what has become of
the past four years. As all people sometimes
find themselves doing on such occasions as
graduation, we often reminisce about these
years. We remember fondly the happy and
confusing days of freshman year, the hardworking and sometimes agonizing days of
sophomore and junior years, and the excitement of senior year.
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SOPHOMORE YEAR 1966-'67 WAS:
-Bill Kolar and Mike Madsen helping the varsity basketbal I team in making state for the
first time. St. Joe's goes BIG TIME.
-A successful Thanksgiving dance and a
turkey raffle .
-Sophomore G iris' Chorus performing
"Mame" in the Variety Show.
-A bus of spirited sophomores riding to a
sophomore football game and George
Webb' s- a St . Joe's first.
-Dom Ruffalo winning Challenge's prediction football contest.
-Dissecting frogs and other ju icy specimens.
-Sister Regina Pacis telling the sophomore
girls, "By senior year the boys will become
mature, young gentlemen."
-Doctor Zhivago.
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-The death of Martin Luther King, Jr.
-L inda Pulera combing the city t o find
decorations for "South Sea Splendor," 1968
Junior-Senior Dinner-Dance.
named :
Bill
-New
sports
capta ins
Sobotowicz, football ; Kevin Schneider,
cross-country ; Bill Kolar and Mike Madsen,
basketball ; Will Frank and Dick Platt, wrestling ; Don Ageton, track; Kurt Schmitz, tennis; Jim Chubrilo, golf; and Tim Elsen , baseball.
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SENIOR YEAR 1968-'69 WAS :
-The winningest football and basketball
teams.
- Linda Pierce reigning as Homecoming
Queen .
-The Andy Starr Memorial Film Festival, fea turing The Wild One.
-A third place state wrestling trophy .
-SAT and ACT results and college applications.
-Tom Rugg chosen as Mr. Sadie Hawkins.
-Seniors finishing third in the Patron Drive.
-The short-lived "Spectator" making its first
appearance.
-A memorial to the Underground Railroad .
-Enjoying ourselves at the bars.
-Nancy I nele chosen our class valedictorian .
-"Those Were the Days," the 1969 JuniorSenior Dinner-Dance.
Mary Holden
Margie Moeller
As seniors we can look back on these
days and feel proud that we contributed to
the growth of our school by our participation in all aspects of student life. I feel that
we have made a special contribution to the
school's development.
Although we may look back with a sense
of nostalgia on our years at St. Joseph's, we
realize that the real work lies ahead. What
we have begun here will prove to be a substantial foundation for our life's work, whatever it may be. Perhaps at this time we are
not capable of fully appreciating the benefits
derived from our time here. However, in
retrospect I am sure that these benefits will
become more evident to us all.
Our sincere thanks go to those who have
contributed to our growth during the past
four years: teachers, parents, and fellow students. We shall try to live up to their expectations.
John Potente-Senior Class President
Seniors say 'Thanks!'
-to our adviser, Sister Virginia, for the help
JUNIOR YEAR 1967-'68 WAS:
she has given above and beyond the call of
-Candy machines in the cafeteria.
duty, especially on deadline nights.
-Roller-skating at Red's.
-Junior Power.
-to Sisters Patricia, Emilia, Phyllis, and
-Guide questions to "MacBeth ."
Terese, our moderators the past four years,
-Marty Ruffalo writing the epic tale of the for their ideas, advice, and guidance.
Wisconsin Badgers and Jack Broesch
promising to write the story of the Chicago -to Father Darnieder and other members of
the faculty, for all services rendered, espeCubs.
cially in helping us choose our course of ac-28 juniors in National Honor Society.
tion in the coming years .
-A Ring Day on May 1 breaking all tradi tions.
-to the senior Religion teachers, Fathers
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Anderson, Crewe, and Daleke, for helping us
discover what COMMUNICATION means.
-to the students who have given so willingly
of their time to make St. Joseph's variety
shows and school plays successful.
-to all the service clubs, who have donated
their help in both big and little ways.
-to all the coaches, who have helped make
our school respected in many fields of athletic endeavor.
Pessimism
My being soars
Beyond itself
On th is groovy, Sun-time day.
I bounce through my world
On a pogo-stick
Of pleasure-packed pessimism .
My body aches
With all-over BLAH .
I hurt so much
I don't anymore .
Every problem I have
Is such an Over-worry
It makes no sense to struggle .
On this big yellow day
The DUM * DUMS
And GUNKIES
Are too far gone
To upset my
Too-much soul.
Everything is so bad
That I don't give a care .
And pessimism pushes me
Beyond the limits of despair.
Mark Martino
And Spring
I once cli mbed icy
Mountain slopes,
Fac ing precarious climbs
With the daunt less courage
Of a crusader.
Now I am content
To choose the challenge
Offered by a snowless, iceless
Demi -hill.
Margie Moeller
Living or Lost
You made me .
Therefore , you are my god .
Before you, was I?
Last night
You saved me again
From losing myself.
For I will not forget
What you made me
Anymore .
But are you still creating
Or have you lost in age?
I am still.
Mary Holden
At Seven
For the instant I dreamed, I yearned
to be oblivious 7 again,
running across sunmagnified greenness,
Pondering the depth of hollow trees,
not people,
Thinking about a butterfly's wing,
not war .
Now I thank you
for perception in my night.
Sparkling stars filled
that Navy-Spring-Sky,
and we got my knees muddy
in magnificent midnight grassthe joy of 7.
People exist to be known.
War wings from the elusive butterfly of love.
I've found worth in being An-Almost-17-Person.
Hommage can be paid to this grayness.
Cathi McGrogan
Happy-Sad
Happy Sees
cascading leaves
in grand profusion,
plummeting earthward .
Sad Sees
winter coming cold.
Soon
Happy can touch
the glistening drops
of crystallized cold
that warms the ground.
Sad feels
summer hot.
Happy runs to see
the future generation
and the last,
but
stands in the time
of now and watches
the birth of warm color
each day.
Sad
closes its eyes.
Rita Giovannoni
Sand and Sea
A rebellious white coral stands its ground as the
shimmering tide carresses the sand. A long
stretch of tanned beach is riddled with smooth,
black, skipping stones. Mid-night blue waters
try desperately to recapture their island treasures. A green wall of vegetation reaches out to
touch the horizon. Marshmallow clouds drift
aimlessly as they perforate the powder blue
sky . A lone fishing boat floats out to sea.
In this scene man is obsolete; nature plays the
star role.
Greg Swartz
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the guitar of 103 was kept alive with sound by Pam Dodson, Jay Johanek,
and many others.
Dave Sorensen tried to teach the "swim" to Tom Polansky and
Roger Rozinski.
Mark Martino thought he was king of
the mountain while standing on John
Hagerty, Louis Hammond, Jay
Hammond, Brad Bennett, George
VanLone, Mitch Hebert, and Jim
Sturino.
Gail Karabetsos and Ken Lichter danced in the Boyfriend.
the Smithsonian Institute was the perfect place for Diane
Pillizzi, Shirley Dyke, Betl1 Fulmer, Gloria DeMarco, Linda
Pierce, and Cindy Rizzo to pose in front of on tl1e Washington-New York trip.
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Sue Trocinski and Gary Paulaskas played chess in 101 to Mike Vranak's delight.
Bob Borchardt was the first one out
of school.
college applications were filled out by Margaret
Wade.
seniors like Debbie Neustifter did crazy things like help Mary
Rose Perona walk on stilts.
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Changes in class cited
As Senior Week and Graduation Day
draw nearer , the traditional comments of,
" It doesn't seem like four years," and " Remember how we were when we were freshmen?" seem to be heard regularly among the
seniors.
Probably few can actually objectively list
the changes one goes through during high
school, so the staff has gathered a few vital
statistics on the subject.
Margie Moeller, salutatorian (left), and Nancy
Inele, valedictorian of the Class of '69
Nancy lnele named
valedictorian for '69
How does it feel to be o. 1? "I have a
tremendous feeling of satisfaction," exclaims
Nancy Inele.
Nancy , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Inele, 6615 Pershing Blvd., is the valedictorian for 1969 with a four year overall average
of94.37.
A good scholastic standing isn't the only
side to Nancy, however. Her main interest
outside of school has been dramatics. She
has proven her ability in this area both in
forensics and in the school plays. Nancy
feels that "in order to do well scholastically,
every student should have an incentive. Forensics and the school productions gave me
something to work for. You'd be surprised
how much better and quicker you study
when you have a goal."
After applying for many colleges, scholarships and awards, Nancy has also discovered
that, "colleges and those who sponsor
awards and scholarships are looking for a
well-rounded person- not just a brain!" As
if proving this, Nancy has received such
honors as Elk's Most Valuable Student, Outstanding Teenager of America, National High
School Award for Excellence, scholarships
to Lawrence, St. Norbert's, Northwestern,
and a Wisconsin Honor Scholarship.
ancy's plans for the summer include
touring Wisconsin and visiting the State Fair
with the "Kids From Wisconsin," a group
which performs by singing and dancing. She
will also be getting ready for college in the
fall. She will attend orthwestern University
in Evanston, Illinois, on a $2,000 renewable
scholarship, where she will major in chemistry. At the present time, her goal is to become a lab technician.
ancy's future appears to be bright and
promising, and she looks back on her days at
St. Joe's with gratitude. "St. Joe's has fulfilled all my expectations of high school. I
wanted to become involved, learn lots, and
meet many people. And most of all, I
wanted to be in dramatics."
Mary Jo Lindi
Height: At 14 the average boy measures
from 56"-64" and at 18 from 64"-76."
Girls, on the other hand, range from
55"-64" at age 14 to 55"-68" at 18.
Weight: During high school years the
average boy weighs between 108 and 192
pounds, while the average girl tips the scale
between 84 and 104 pounds.
Generally, a boy's body is composed of
10 percent fat, 60 percent muscle, and 30
problems. By the time they graduate, seniors
usually have learned new ideas and concepts
they are eager to try out.
Although some of this information might
appear dated, it still offers an overview of
what high schoolers should have learned and
accomplished during their early and middle
adolescent years.
Mary Jo Lindi
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'/Al"V//.r/1~
A granite slab was placed on one of the
sites of Kenosha's Underground Railroad by
members of Father Ronald Crewe's secondperiod senior religion class. The dedication
was made at the curb in front of 6027-7th
Avenue.
The marker was laid in memory of Dr.
Martin Luther, King, Jr. Tom Althaus served
as master of ceremonies, with Mary Holden
and Vince Cicchini assisting.
Paid for with the profits of a film
percent bone. A girl's is made up of 20 percent fat , 50 percent muscle, and 30 percent showing and a bake sale, individual contribubone.
tions, and a loose change collection, the $55
Health: According to our reference book, slab presents this message to onlookers:
"Historical Site. Site of a station of the
the general health of teenagers decreases in
Underground Railroad. Placed by students
high school. The specific reasons for this of St. Joseph High School in memory of
were not given. The book mentions that the Martin Luther King, April 4, 1969."
strength of boys is considerably greater than
After a two-week study of Black history,
that of girls due to higher blood pressure, class members felt a desire "to make
more calories consumed, and a greater ten- Kenosha aware of its historical presence in
dency to be in good physical shape because the Civil Rights movement."
The issues of Challenge from September
of sports.
to
December have been given a First Class
Intellectual capacity: Mental growth is
rating, comparable to excellent, by the
significant from 14 to 18. Although the indi- National Scholastic Press Association, with a
vidual's IQ might stay the same, it can also score of 3745, 55 points short of the AUgo up during these years. Much knowledge American rating. The papers, sent to NSPA
of all kinds is assimilated during the four from all over the nation are grouped on the
high school years.
basis of enrollment, frequency of publicaCultural Interests: Among boys of 14, in- tion, and printing process, before being
terests center around sports, TV, cars, "and judged on quality of writing. Congratulamovies. At 18, their interests are still in tions are extended to the senior staff and
these things, but an increase in social activi- Sister Virginia.
ties and involvement is noticeable.
Kenosha rock fans really have something
Girls' interests at 14 center around in the folk-rock group: STARBOYS. Formerly known as ANGEL, the band writes all
homemaking skills, TV, dating, hobbies, and of its own music and lyrics.
sports. At 18, their interests are the same,
Every band member is a vocalist in addiwith a possible emphasis on one or two.
tion to playing an instrument. John F.
Emotionally: Among both the boys and Sieger, lead singer, is also adept at lead guitar. It is Sieger who writes most of the
the girls, a sense of self-importance increases group's material. His songs are simple, clear
throughout the four years as they go statements of music. Sieger's melodies are
through more and varied types of experi- characteristically beautiful, and his lyrics are
ences with themselves and others. The peer straight-forward, in tell-it-like-it-is fashion.
Cy Costabile is as fast and musical a
group becomes either more or Jess impordrummer as anyone. He doesn't fill in the
tant, depending on the individual's capacity noise or fall back on the big beat, but he's
to relate to others. Kids begin to assert always there with interesting rhythms and
themselves independently.
varied sounds.
Phil Clark is the group's saxophonist but
Morally: During the time kids are in high
school, their set of moral values seems to is also proficient on the flute and harpsichord.
Ken Vanderpool is the bass guitarist, and
change greatly. Their desire to become more
involved with society shows in their in- Geg Kishline on rhythm guitar is STARcreased awareness of the ~orld and its L-B_O_Y_S:....'_fi_1f_th_m_e_m
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Senior sports reviewed
Fall
The 1968 football team gave the city a
pleasant surprise, but the cross-country team
seems doomed to failure unless something
drastic is done by next year. That's the way
the sport picture went last fall at St. Joe's.
Coach Bob Carbone's gridmen, who
weren't even darkhorse candidates for the
Catholic Conference title at the season's
opening, fell four yards short of the winning
touchdown against Pius that would have
given them the school's first football crown.
The loss to Pius also ended the Lancer's
seven-game win streak.
Senior linemen, Bill Sobotowicz, captain;
Tom Rugg, Tony Stella, and Mike
Glembocki, deserve much of the credit for
the ballclub's success; but senior backs, Mike
Thomey, Dick Platt, and Bill Kolar, had
their moments of glory, too. Seniors, Tom
Althaus, Dick Bode, and Jirn LeTart, gave
the Lancers the depth needed on a fine
team.
Without senior Kevin Schneider, captain,
the cross country team would have at best
been lost. Since only eight men were out for
the sport this year and the coaching was far
from experienced, the team obviously needs
a shot in the arm by next year if it is to
survive.
Frank lost only four matches all year- each
one to the man who was eventually named
the state's best wrestler. Platt, along with
Frank, finished second in the state, besides
winning the Wisconsin Lutheran Tourney.
Trotta was undoubtedly the fan's favorite,
considering he wrestled at heavyweight while
This year's Outstanding Senior Athlete
weighing only 170 lbs. and was almost alwas selected recently by a board of five
ways outweighed by 20-60 lbs.
coaches and the co-editors of the Challenge
Sports Page. A near unanimous first-place
selection was made in favor of veteran St.
Joseph athlete, Dick Platt. Capturing second
place was Bill Kolar, and taking third place
was Bill Sobotowitz.
Trotta
Cha tilovicz
This is not the first Outstanding Athlete
award for Platt. Dick was also selected as
This year's Lancer baseball team looks Kenosha's outstanding athlete by the city's
like St. Joe's best bet out of the spring Fire Fighters. Platt, who stands 5'll" and tips
sports. The team will be defending its con- the scale at 180 lbs., has lettered five times
ference title and its third-place finish in the at St. Joe's. His fust two letters were earned
State Tournament. Rookie skipper, Bob at the fullback position on the football
Carbone, and the Lancers have depth with team. On the wrestling team, Dick earned
six returning lettermen this year and some three letters and was named co-captain. This
strong support from last year's junior var- year Dick took first place in the Wisconsin
sity. The men to look for on this year's team Lutheran wrestling tournament and second
are " Big Bat" Ronnie Schmitz, Captain Tim place in the State tournament. Dick also
Elsen, and Kurt Luebke, the "super south- plays baseball at St. Joe's.
paw."
Kolar, who starred in football and basketCoach Neil Pietrangeli has his job cut out
ball, also has five letters to his name and a
for him this year as head track coach. The
list of awards. He was selected as co-captain
Lancer track men failed to score in their first
of this year's basketball team and was named
meet this year at Marquette, but the future
looks a little more promising. Pole vaulter,
Larry Wade , and speedster, Don Ageton,
look impressive.
Spring
Schneider
Stella
Winter
Injuries took their toll on both the basWade
Luebke
ketball and wrestling teams this past winter
This year's golf team doesn't match up to
and greatly hampered the chances of either
team gaining state titles in their respective former teams that swept titles left and right,
but it does have some good potential. The
sports.
The Lancer basketball club managed the only senior returning letterman is Captain
best cage record in the school's history-14- Jim Chubrillo, but the talent thickens in the
5-mainly because of the outstanding play of lower classes, showing that a rebuilding year
senior Bill Kolar, who finished the season lies ahead.
Outstanding Senior Athlete: Dick Platt
and his career as the highest scorer in St.
The tennis team under Coach Robert to the all-opponents' team and all-county
Joe's history, as well as being named to the Karnes looks in good shape for the '69 seateam.
All-Catholic Conference Team.
son. Four returning lettermen make the
Seniors Mike Chatilovicz, the county's 13 Lancers a conference threat. Returning will
Bill Sobotowitz was this year's football
leading scorer; and Larry Wade certainly be three-year letter winner Jim Hanson, Cap- captain and was named to the all-city footgave their best toward making this year's tain Kurt Smitz, Mike Monteen, and John ball team. Bill also was a stand-out in intrateam the greatest basketball team yet. The
Greg Swartz
mural basketball.
loss of 6' 8" Mike Madsen severely hurt the DeBerge.
Marty
Ruffalo
Lancers' chances of knocking off eventual
The captains of next year's basketball and
champion, St. Catherine's, in the regionals.
wrestling teams were announced at honors
The wrestling team went through its camassembly this month. The basketball captain
paign minus four of last year's lettermen and
is junior star, Eddie owell, and the wresstill ended up third in the state, corning
tling captain is Kenny Schmidt. The most
within five points of first place. Only three
valuable player for the ba ketball team is Bill
seniors were in the club: the co-captains,
Kolar and for wrestling, Will Frank.
Smitz
Chubrillo
Will Frank and Dick Platt; and Joe Trotta.
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Greg Swartz bravely protects Rita Giovannoni, Mary Holden, Mark Martino, Mary Jo Lindi,
Marty Ruffalo, and Margie Moeller from the cold, cruel world outstide their staffroom.
Challenge
Gail Karabetsos, Mark Martino, Mary Holden, Mary Jo
Lindi, Margie Moeller, and Paula Kaufman weather the
storm ... together.
Published by the students of
St. Joseph High School
Vol. 11, No. 9
May, 1969
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ............................ Mary Holden
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
News ........................................ Rita Giovannoni
Editorial ...................................... Margie Moeller
Features ....................................... Mary Jo Lindi
Pictures ...................................... Paula Kaufman
Creative Writing ............................ Mary Holden
Sports ......................................... Marty Ruffalo
Greg Swartz
STAFF .............................................. Mark Martino
Gail Karabetsos
ART STAFF ..................................... Darlene Fitch
Mary Rose Perona
PHOTOGRAPHERS ........... ........ Mark Van Hazinga
Jim Lobacz
ADVISER ................................. Sr. Virginia, 0.S.F.
Greg Swartz cheerfully lends his support to ace reporter, Mark Martino, who heroically smiles
through a grimace of pain as Marty Ruffalo dashes to the rescue.
Greg Swartz of Swartz Sports Shorts and Marty Ruffalo,
cub reporter, demonstrate peace and brotherhood, the stuff
that staffs are made of.
The Challenge Staff waves good-bye to the school they served so well and love so dearly.
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