1997 Student Council Officers
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3 1 Destination "We were picked on a lot by the uppercla . man at fir t, but in the end we trul felt like family.'' Katie Ehrecke '00 ''Th ophomore cla went through a lot togeth er and in the end we came out . tronger." Mike Kane '99 'The chool realize how trong our cla. i . We don't take anything from anybody." Jenni Hopkin '9 "Our cla accepted the role a leader , and even though they don't admit it, the entir tudent body bow. d wn to u ." Mike Orchard '97 2 Opening Unknown by Mike Creen As we wandered the halls of Assumption, few of us realized exactly what was happening. The 1 996-97 school year was one that could hap pen but once in a lifetime. The students made the year truly exciting, and the atmosphere in the building was something which will never be recaptured. It was truly something special. As they look to the future, the underclass men are excited about the possibilities of their destination, but they also realize that the road can take unexpected turns. With the lessons they have learned and the experiences they have overcome these classes look ready to take on whatever life throws at them. As the oldest in the school the seniors brought a new unity which spread to every as pect of student life. With outstanding competi tors and strong support, the class of '97 led by example and kept Assumption on top. Although we walked confident and united throughout the school year, our future is un known. While we get ready to embark on the next stage of our lives the seniors leave behind a legacy which will not soon be forgotten. KNIGHTS TRADITION 'Tradition at Assumption is the student body be coming one in the spirit." by Kate Hirstein Tradition. What exactly have been carried on is tradition? Tradition is through the years here at defined as "the handing Assumption. A few others down of information, beliefs, include National Honor So and customs by word of ciety, senior breakfast, and mouth, or by example from graduation. generation to generation." Students through the There are many traditions at years have had their own Assumption which have definition of what they con been passed on through the sider a tradition. Some of years, such as, daily mass in these include the burning of the school chapel, study hall the graduation year in the for upperclassman in the hill, senior prank, senior skip cafe, and Homecoming ac day, and superiority over the tivities, which include the rest of the student body. decorating of the gym, When asked what she Homecoming queen, parade, thought of tradition here at and football game. The se Assumption, Staci Savaiano nior spaghetti supper, Turn said, "Tradition at Assump about King, and April Knight tion is the student body be are all other traditions which coming one in the spirit." Top right: Seniors Nick Rupllnger, Kate Hirstein, Nate Ballou, and Jackie Olson have the privilege of studying in the cafe. Above: The statue of the Virgin Mary stands outside the front of fice representing Assumption. Bottom right: The '97 burned in the hill is a common "senior tra dition." cti itie The Tradi ion Continues Junior arah o· onncll said,"To me. tradition is a ritual that is kept alive through memories of past experience ." Top I e ft: Junior boys enjoy the privilege of having their study halls 1nthe cafe. Middle left: The Assumption High School Chapel 1s where daily morning mass takes place, along with team masses. Above: Senior Ian Shaw and Freshman Derrick Frese enJoy going to eat at McDonalds before the football game, which has become another tradition. Left: This car displays the Assumption sp1nt of decorating cars before the football games. ctivities 5 "Championsfinda T1;):~ 1 1 g ;:lt tp"\ ~ €_1: way, Tai/gators (!;[. ..JL ~ ~ _L ~ 971 find a ride." -- 97 Tai/gator Everywhere They Go, We Go! by Staci Savaiano Camouflage, spirit, shoe the football season would be polish, crepe paper, and face just like any other school's. paint. What can you do with We wouldn't be Assumption. all of these things? The So who were these class of '97 tailgators know. tailgators? It was easy to Every game night the se point them out. They were nior class met to express the ones with spirit written their school spirit. The all over their faces .... literally. pre-game activities usually They went to any destination include a meal, decorating to cheer on their team. cars, dressing up, and shar Nothing stopped the ing thoughts on the upcom tailgators of '97! ing game. They set an ex citing mood for the football Right: Ellie Hoeg helps Mary Beth players, cheerleaders, and Payne prepare for the North Scott fans. Without tailgators, game. Above: A senior's car 1s deco rated with shoe polish in prepara tion for the game. Right: Seniors stretch the dress code to the limit on the first game day with a little help from Chad Jones. 6 Activitie L eft: The varsity cheerleaders sport their old uniforms one last time as a couple of tailgators pose for a picture with them. Below : Sophomores Mike Wehr, Anna Markey, and Sydney Wardell celebrated as Senior Pat Bush made the first touchdown at the Bettendorf vs. Assumption game. Middle left : Kate Hirstein helps Sara Ehrecke apply her game face. Middle right : Ted Stephens, Leslie Brenner, Stacey Peeters, and Kathleen O'Brien share a meal before the win at Brady. Left: Sophomores prepare to be tailgators. cti itie 7 Raising Knights by Jeremy Gannon The definition of a \'nit\ Santa's n gh s and other Knight is a mounted man-at activities that help others. arms prepared for battle. In If you're a junior, you order to be a Kniq t at As know most of what's sumption High School, stu needed to be accepted, but dents need to have fun, be it's just a matter of time involved in school activities before the junior class is and have spirit. To be a true accepted into Kn gh hood. Kn ght students need to If you're a senior, you take part in the following. know everything there is to If you're a freshman and know about being a Knight . want to be accepted as a At Assumption High School Knight , you need to have seniors tailgate the best, spirit at the football games, have the best school spirit get involved in activities, and overall have the most such as Student Council, and fun. be proud of your school. It's not hard to be an If you're a sophomore Assumption Knight . It just and are still working on your takes a couple of years and acceptance, you might want dedication to your school to try to get involved in ac and before you know it you tivities, such as sports, will be a Knight . Right: The sophomore cheerlead ers file together to show their '<nigh sp1nt. Nick Boudreau said, "It isn't hard to be a Knight 1t Just takes time and dedication. " Right: Austin Veith , Ryan Slattery , Jerry Kelly and Joe Campbell try a new fashion statement to try to get the student body motivated . Activitie . Below left: The sophomore girls are right on track to becoming a Below right: Jean Venaglia and Jenny Kelly show their Knight spirit through act1v1t1essuch as Santas' Midd le Le ft: The sophomore football players show true ~ ght sp1nt by still having enough energy to cheer at the varsity football game. Midd le Right : The seniors show their great 19 sp1nt by cheering on their football squad to another victory. L ef t : The seniors get together to lead the crowd in a touchdown celebration. ctivitie. 9 Holllecollling Week by Jeremy Gannon and Kate Hirstein 'f ! f tl O f Di- On Tuesday, students dressed Monday began the week of up as their favorite movie star. Homecoming festivities. Students There were a variety of costumes. looked as though they had just Senior Staci Savaiano, and Fresh rolled out of bed. Students were man Katie Ehrecke dressed as the wearing robes, fiannel pants, and Riddler and Cat Woman from even slippers. "Pajama Day" was a "Batman." Seniors Nick Geary, good way to start off the sprirt Amy Jones, Matt Klein, Kelly week at Assumption! Sunderbruch, Mike Orchard, and Mary Beth Payne, dressed as the Pink-Ladies and T-Birds from Right: The Riddler and Cat Woman made "Grease." Other popular cos an appearance on "Movie Day" of spirit tumes consisted of Rambo, Rocky, week. and George from Seinfeld. Below: The T-Birds and Pink Ladies from the hit movie "Grease" take time from their busy day and pose for the camera. Below: Mr. Simpson allows the students from his psychology class to pose for a picture on pajama day. Be Io w: Some students forgot to change into their sneakers before leaving for school on Monday. 12 Activitie The Assumption student body "Spirit week" was coming to a showed up to school today in styles close, but not without a pep as from the past. A good number of sembly to get the students fired up students dressed up in fashions for the game. Thursday was the from the seventies. Some of the most exciting day of the week. outfits included such styles as tye Thursday's pep assembly included dye shirts, bell-bottom jeans, beads, such activities as a dance from the bandanas, and colorful clothes. This senior football players, games, day by far had the most students pranks and a speech from our fired up for "spirit week." Homecoming Queen Becky Sievert.