Wild Knights

Left: The enior clas. po e for a "wild" picture. (Photo by M. Klemme)

Table of Content s Opening 2 1995 Accolade ctivitie 4 Oraganization 26 Sport 46 Student 80 As umption High School enior 82 1020 West Central Park Junior 94 Sophomore 100 Davenport, Iowa 52804 Fre hmen 106 Mini Mag 113 Faculty 122 d , I 4 Index 156

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' • .• • • I Below: Queen Lindsay Hammes poses in the royal clothes after the Party All The pep assembly . Ti.me by Taleigha Tamayo From beginning to end Homecoming week was a time of wild fun. This was a time when the whole school came together fired up and filled with spirit ready to show their pride. To get the week going on Sunday, October 16, the AHS student body decorated the halls with sheets, posters, and streamers. After the halls were loaded with school spirit, every­ one headed to the Assumption practice field to watch the senior and junior girls collide as they battled to win the annual powderpuff game. The junior team won. The next big event came Wednesday with the bonfire. Stu­ dents anxiously awaited the announcement of the 1994 Home­ coming Queen. The cheerleaders charged up the crowd, the KKD kept the mood energized and then the intense moment came; the crowning of the queen, Lindsay Hammes. Later, the AHS student body encircled a blazing bonfire as the varsity football team captains got the crowd fired up with spirit. Lindsay Hammes said, "I had a great time, this is a night I will never forget."

Above : Senior football players pose for a picture . (Photo by Meghan Riley)

Upper Right : The AHS student body shows their school sp1nt by attending the annual Homecoming bonfire .

Right : Meghan Riley, Jenny Ryan, Karly Thompson , and Lindsay Hammes take a break from bonfire festivities to get a quick picture .

6 - cti ities Left : Senior girls show their lighter side before their powderpuff matchup .

Below : Senior powderpuff players wait for their chance to get some P.T.

Middle Left : Senior girls gather in a huddle to take some advice from their coaches .

Above : The class of '95; "chillin " before the annual powderpuff game .

Left : Senior and junior girls race to recover a fumble.

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Below: Meghan Riley, Sarah Conner, Karly Thompson , Memories Made Melissa Kane, Lon Hintze. Erin Fitzpatrick , Jenny Ryan, by Beth Jansen Carne Dolan, Melissa Smeaton , and the 1994 Homecom­ ing queen , Lindsay Hammes pose for the Homecoming Excitement ran through the student body dur­ court picture. (Photo by Mike Klemme) ing Homecoming week. Especially at the pep rally. There was a presentation of the Home­ coming court and their escorts with the an­ nouncement of the queen, Lindsay Hammes. The cheerleaders and band members got the student body pumped up. The senior cheerlead­ ers did a dance cheer together. The KKD danc­ ers amazed the crowd by doing two very compli­ cated dances. There were some games that certain students got picked to do. Jessi Manley stated, "Since everyone knows that Brian and I don't get along very well, it was a great honor to be picked to smash chocolate covered marshmallows in his face." To top it all off the football players did a dance taught by the KKD captains, Melissa Kane and Cindy Hughes. The football players had a chance to show off their dancing abilities. Homecoming pep rally was the best yet it will be a time to remember.

Above : Karly Thompson gives Lindsay Hammes a big hug because she just found out that she was named queen .

Middle Right : Melissa Kane and Carrie Dolan are excited to ride in the convertible with their escorts Ben Driscoll and Ben Jobgen with Mr. Jonas as their driver.

Right: The cheerleaders get the student body pumped up dunng the pep rally.

10 - Activitie Left : Homecoming queen, Lindsay Hammes, has a blast nding in the queen's convertible .

Below : Tony Bradley has a good time making a cake on Vaneesa Peeters' head. Heather Hentges and Nicole Frese also have fun having a cake made on their heads.

Middle left: Sarah Conner and Karly Thompson have fun nding in one of the homecoming court convertibles .

Middle right : Andy Craig , Mike Turpin, Justin Wohlers, and Tony Collins bust a move at the pep rally.

Left: The student body and the faculty listen to Mr. Mooney while he talks about the football team.

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Below: enior s cheer on the Knights at the football game. Wild Style by Lori Hintze From wearing camouflage and jerseys to paint­ ing faces, it doesn't matter where you go. We all end up together at the game to watch Assump­ tion dominate once again. Assumption tailgaters have a wild and unique style of tailgating . It is one of the many traditions at Assumption. While we all tailgate together there are a lot of different things going on. Some cook out and others just get ready by painting their faces . Tailgating is a great time to get the whole stu­ dent body together and represent Assumption High School the way we want it to be seen .

Above: Ben Driscoll and Karly Thompson get ready for the game by painting their faces . (Photo courtesy of T. Tamayo) Above Right: Chris Hittner , Ben Jobgen , and Nathan Whittemore show their school spirit by painting their chests. (Photo courtesy of B. Jansen) Right: Junior girls and Elena Sierra get excited after an­ other defeat by our football team.

14 - ctivitie Left: Mike Froehlich expresses how he feels about the Assumption football team.

Below : Senior friends gather before the game 1n the "Tailgating' truck.

Middle Left: Sophomores get together at the game and smile after seeing the scoreboard .

Middle Right: Senior girls have a great time at the game.

Left: Beth Jansen , Kan Bain, Carne Dolan, Julie Trees, and Melissa Kane wait to see Assumption dominate again (Photo courtesy of B. Jansen)

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Left: Joel Morgart and Kan Bain chat with each other while waiting to clean up another table.

Below: Melissa Kane has so much fun taking a trash can around to all of the tables.

Middle left: Elena Sierra gives a smile showing how much fun she is having.

Middle right: Marcus Kurtz and Julie Trees look excited while they are serving the pies.

Left : Ryan Moore , Tawny Schmidt , and Liz Heinrichs do a good job of serving the food for the people.

cti\ itie~ - 17 Smile God Loves You Below: Deacon Ditew19 and Father Connolly begin the Homecom ing mass by Beth Jansen Assumption High is known for its "one in the spirit." Our faith in God is what set us aside from our local schools . Each morning there was mass in the chapel at 7: 15. Also, every morning first period began with a prayer welcoming God into our day. We had several masses throughout the year. The major masses were at Thanksgiving and Christ­ mas. Easter was also a great celebration . We had reconciliation twice this year. Our faith didn't just involve going to mass. Once a year each class is involved in a retreat that the N.E.T. team runs. Throughout the day we participated in skits, played games , and organized a class mass. Assumption joined together as a commu­ nity of believers. This special bond makes As­ sumption what we are.

Above : The student body and Mr. Sunderbruch listen to the readings at mass .

Middle right : Lindsay Hammes recites the second reading at mass .

Right: The priests from the local schoo ls and churches get ready for penance .

I - Acti vi tie Left: Deacon Ditewig reads the gospel.

Below: The students take up their most memorable obJects of what they are representing to the alter to be blessed .

Middle left: Katie Poorman and Norah Deluhery led the music for the prosses1on of the gifts.

Middle right: Carrie Dolan recites the first reading at mass

Left: Marcus Kurtz holds the cross as the priests process to the alter. By The Ti.me Thi.s

Kni.ght Is Over Below: Senior and junior Turnabout couples anxiously await the big dance . by Taleigha Tamayo The Student Council held the annual Turnabout dance on January 21. The scene was set with streamers , balloons, and good tunes ; now all the cafe needed was the students. To set the night in motion most couples had pictures taken at their houses, and then headed to dinner. After dinner the dance was the place to be! Dimmed lights and wild dancing couples flooded the dance floor. Fast and slow music expressed the overall mood for the evening . "I've never had so much fun at a dance! Jumping around and just letting loose added to the dance excitement ," said Sophomore Ellie Hoeg. A quietness hushed the room as the ten candidates were escorted by their dates. The ten Turnabout candidates were Tony Bradley, Duffy Conroy , Andy Craig, Ben Driscoll , Art Gillespie, Mark Norton, Jim Ryder, Ryan Sunderbruch, Sean Whalen, and the 1995 Turnabout King, Kevin Prior. Surprised, Kevin gave a short speech, of course doing his best impression of Jim Carey which he is known for. The big night came and went, but for all who attended Turn­ about '95 the memories will last forever.

Above : Erin Missel and Shannon Wagner have a great time with their good friend Jerry Kelly.

Middle : John Schwind gives Jeff Megraw a horse­ back ride while dancing to the music.

Right: Junior girls take a break from the dance to ham it up for the camera .

20 - Acti itie Left: Kevin Prior is thrilled to be named the 1995 Turnabout King.

Below : Nora Deluhery, Kim Leddin , and Shiela Nolan en1oy their last Turnabout dance together .

Middle left : Sophomores Joe Bitterman , Nick Schlichting, N1ckRuplinger, Pat McBride.and Mike Or­ chard go wild at the annual Turnabout dance .

Above : The Turnabout candidates and their escorts await the announcement of the King.

Left: John Oxendine , Ben Driscoll , and Mark Norton have a great time at Turnabout .

ti itie . - 21 WILD LIFE by Lori Hintze Below: Brian Dudley shows his soft side with his dog Joli. The students at Assumption have a great assortment of pets that mean the world to them. From dogs and cats to lizards and salamanders they are a big part of students' lives. Pets sometimes fulfill loneliness someone might have. They serve as friends. There are a lot of activities students do with their pets. There are dog shows, races, taking them on picnics with you, taking them running or just letting them tag along. Students have many great memories with their pets. One of Tawny Schmidt's memories was getting chased by Lori Hintze's peacocks and having them wait for her on Lori's porch. Brian Dudley's memories are his dog always ready to kill all his friends any time they came around. No matter what kind of pet you have, you'll always have great memories of them. As ev­ eryone says - pets are a person's best friend.

Above: Todd Ehrecke shows his special bond with Taleigha's dog Freckles .

Middle Right: Mary Johnson is a little hesitant holding her iguana . Righ t: Becky Hughes shows off her Christmas present, her dog Zorich , that her boyfriend gave her.

22 - Activitie Left: Lori Hintze 1sholding her slimy salamander .

Below: J.D. gives his favorite pet ferret a piggy back ride.

Middle Left: Blacky and Regie Hintze lounge un­ der their favorite tree.

Above : Jenny Ryan snuggles with her Yorkie , Tucker.

Left: Tawny Schmidt and Buster the Beagle bust a move .

ctivitie'> - 13 The Days of Our Below: Senior girls have fun hanging out together . (Photo by L. Hammes) Lives by Beth Jansen How many times have we heard the say­ ing, "High school is going to be the best time of our lives?" It's true. High school creates memo­ ries that will last for the rest of our lives. Memories make students who they are and what they will be remembered by. In high school it's important to live for the moment, to create memories that we will always cherish in our hearts. The best part of making memories is mak­ ing them with friends. Friends make us who we are and what we will turn out to be. Without a doubt, friends make our lives full of life and happiness. These are the days of our lives that we will never forget.

Above: Liz Townsend, Cindy Hughes, and Erin Muen­ ster have fun together at KKD practice.

Middle Right: Freshmen girls have fun celebrating Kate Jansen's birthday party.

Right: Jerry Kelly, Grant Pohlmann, Pat McBride, and Chris Willis are "just chillin" with the guys.

24 -Acti itie Left: Bridget Duffy, Renata Gusse and Teresa Burns give each other a big hug at the game . (Photo by B. Jansen)

Below: Melissa Kane, Julie Trees, Beth Jansen , Carne Dolan and Kari Bain are out to eat celebrating Julie's birthday .

Middle left: Jolene Thomas, Liz Bleuer, and Jaime Kelly are showing off the cake that they have just baked.

Middle right: The sophomore girls have a •just the girls night out."

Left: Seniors have fun at a cookout before a game . Right: Some of the Knight Play­ ers work on a scene 1nthe play.

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Above: Bnan "Burls " awaits in­ structions during band practice on the football field

Above: Mr. Logue practices get­ ting the "high ones" dunng seventh period .

Above : Freshmen gather during a school retreat

Above : Terry Corcoran and Mike Froehlich work on the sports dead­ line for yearbook .

Organization - _7 Taking Care Of Buisness by Jessi Manley Throughout the year the and various other events 1994-95 student council where students brought cans worked hard together to ac­ in to support the hunger drive. complish various activities. The student council also Student council was re­ dedicated their own time by sponsible for sponsoring the helping disabled children en­ annual Homecoming , Turn­ gage in athletic activities at Fun about, and Prom dances. and Fitness. They also worked hard and Student council consisted put a lot of time and effort into of 10 representatives from making the Student Hunger each class. The four officers Drive a great success. The included: President Mike kick-off was at Lujack Auto O'Brien , Vice-President Jim Plaza and was followed by Ryder, Secretary Jeff Megraw, trick-or-treating for hunger and Treasurer Tim O'Neill. For dress for hunger, hat day, jeans the second year in a row the da½ get o~ early for hunge~ student council advisor was Mr. the annual food drive dance Mark Philgreen.

Right: The student council takes a break from loading cans to pose for one last picture together.

Above: Student council members finish things up at their meeting .

Right: The 1994-95 student council officers smile proudly recalling all they have accomp lished .

Lower Right: Lindsay Hammes and Jeff Megraw discuss plans for the upcoming dance .

Far Right: Senior reps. include: Lindsay Hammes , Tony Bradley, Chris Hittner, Sean Whalen, Justin Wohlers , Ben Driscoll, Duffy Conroy, Andy Erps, Jeff Votroubek , and Julie Trees .

2 - Organization~ Left Loading cans for the Hunger Dnve proved to be a hard, but worthwhile time .

Below left: Junior and senior student council members gnn over their big win .

Below: The junior student council members include : Jenny Conard , Lizzie lrmen , Jaime Kelly, Becky Hughes, Jolene Thomas , Jared Smith , Liz Bleuer, Mike Corsiglia, Charlie Stelk , and Anne Venaglia .

Above : The sophomore reps. include: Bridget Duffy, Kevin Gluba , Barb Miller, Pat Bush, Shannon Wagner, Jerry Kelly, Erin Missel, Matt Klein, and Kelly Sunderbruch . (not pictured : Ellie Hoeg)

Left: The freshmen reps. include : Jessica Kroeger, Lindsay Ryan, Annie Solis, David Rogalski, Rosie Brodell, Jenny Kelly, Jean Venaglia , and Sarah O'Connell.

Organization - 29 A Gift of Love by Jessi Manley Santa's Knights is an orga­ this year a million pennies for nization of students who fund­ charity. raise throughout the school After all the money was year to raise money for needy raised the students went to families at Christmas time . Wal-Mart at 7:00 a.m . and With Mr. Les Jonas as the head shopped for Christmas pre­ of it, Santa's Knights has been sents for needy families. very successful. Every year Santa's Knights also provided more and more students have a Christmas dinner and a joined. The group is so large Christmas tree for these fami­ now that they must hold their lies. Mr. Jonas received the meetings in the cafeteria. This names of the families from just shows how caring the As­ churches and local nonprofit sumption family is. organizations. Taleigha Throughout the school year Tamayo summed up her Santa's Knights had various Santa's Knights experience by fund-raisers including: jeans saying, "I think it's great how and no collar day for a dollar, the students take time out to the Santa's Knights dance af­ help the less fortunate cel­ ter a doubleheader game, the ebrate the joys of Christmas!" annual garage sale, and new

Abo ve Righ t: Senior Lindsay Hammes tells future Knights about Santa's Knights.

Above : Senior members , Missy Smeaton and Aimee Schmidt, smile as they remember all the good times they had in Santa's Knights.

Middle Right: Santa's Knights mem­ bers take time out for a final group pic­ ture together.

Lower Right: Seniors Todd Ehrecke, Karly Thompson , Taleigha Tamayo, and Junior John Oxendine , discuss their upcoming fundraiser plans.

30 - Organization THINK WHEN YOU DRINK by Erika Gizzarell i Every year the AHS SADD Those who returned signed chapter increases in numbers. contracts at lunch were able to This year proved no different. pick up a prize. According to the SADD mod­ On Wednesday SADD erator Jan Melvin , "The As­ members volunteered to "play" sumption SADD program dead to illustrate drunk driving Above: Mrs. Melvin hands out Below : Jeff Votroubek admires the hopes to elevate awareness fatalities . On the average a SADD contracts . new SADD buttons. that drugs and alcohol pose person dies every twenty-two danger to young people , not minutes in a drunk driving ac­ just drunk driving." cident. During National Drug Friday, to close out the Awareness Week the student week , John Heath from Gen­ body took part in many events. esis Addictions Recovery Cen­ All week students wore red rib­ ter spoke about self-esteem bons to remind others about and addiction . the effects of drugs and alco­ hol. On Monday SADD con­ tracts were handed out.

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Abo ve : Beth Jansen and Jeff Votroubek show how proud they are to be SADD members .

Left: SADD members listen as Mrs. Melvin talks about how to prevent drunk driving.

rganiLation - 31 AHS Concert and Marching Band • • • • • • • • • • • • • The 1994-95 school year meets and the Concert Band was one of many exciting presenting three concerts as changes and new experiences well as participating in the for the Assumption High State Large Group Contest. School Band. The first of these The Marching/ Pep Band par­ changes was having double ticipated in the St. Patricks Day the number of musicians in the Parade. High expectations band from last year which led were set and met this year, with to the introduction of field the outlook for next year being marching for the first time in even brighter. Plans include over 1O years . As the year pro­ new marching uniforms and a gressed the band continued its major trip for both band and busy performance schedule chorus. with the Pep Band performing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • for boys and girls basketball Right : The Assumption Marching Band plays at a football game for the games and two wrestling first time in many years.

Above : Josh Krakos shows his en­ thusiasm for the band.

Above : The 1994-95 Assumption High School Band- Row 1: Jason Pojar, Ellen Gillam , Anna Roeder , Hilary Edelen . Row 2 : Magg ie Miranda, Andy Kuennen, Julie Saxton, Kim Haas , Sarah Tobey, Rebecca Hurto. Row 3: Becky Sievert, Sarah Hurta , Jessica Kroeger , Melissa Manternach, Aaron Burnett, Jessica Wenzel, Carr George. Row 4: Josh Krakos, Brian Burlingame, Hamilton Kyles , Arthur Gillespie , Sooter Roberson , Paul Scheibelhut , Annie Solis, Andrea Dahl, Chris Jurgens . Standing : Mr. Philgreen , Scott Canada , Danielle Dahl , Scott Carrington . Not pictured : Dan Hoenig, Joe Kremer, Alicia McDonald, Rachael VanSeveren , Dominque Vesey Right: The band entertains the crowd at halftime.

32 - Organization Left: Mr. Philgreen directs the band during a football game.

Below Left: Danielle Dahl and Scott Canada play the percussion instru­ ments during the school song.

Above: The band plays at a pep aud in the gym.

Left: Kim Hass and Becky Seivert show how much they love being in the band.

Organization - 33 PASS THE "MIKE " by Erika Gizzarelli Being an AHS chorus competing in the Quad Cities. member took much more The hard work sure paid off than just a great voice. It took for Junior Katy Poorman, who patience, dedication and tim­ was selected for the 1994 All­ ing to get every note perfect. State choir. "I couldn 't have Their hard work was evident done it without all of Mr. Logue's when anyone watched and help!" exclaimed Katy. listened to one of the many This year the AHS chorus special concerts . took part in a 528-member Under the direction of Mr. Quad City backup choir in the Logue, chorus members took "Colors of Christmas " show at time out of their day for les­ The Mark on December 14. sons with him to help im­ Four famous vocalists per­ prove their singing. formed Christmas songs as well Chorus members often as their greatest hits. They were used their talents by partici­ Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, pating in the drama depart­ James Ingram and Sheena ment, singing at mass and Easton.

Above : Quad-city chorus squads gather in the AHS gym for the annual Quad-C ity Metro Fest.

Above : Senior girls take time out of chorus to pose for a picture . Above : Front Row: Julie Johnston , Renate Muenster , Sheila Nolan, Lena Allen , Meg Smith , Annie Solis, Jessica Bottom left: During class , the Kroeger, Katy Poorman . Second Row: Mr. Jim Logue, Sarah Tobey, Norah Deluhery, Barb Miller, Jennifer Barnett , chorus sings their hearts out. Cindy Hughes , Kelly Sunderbruch , Kelly Bliss, Amy Matkov1ch, Katie Levis. Third Row: Tamara Cloke , Kristy Dolan, Bridget Duffy, Melissa Kane, Alisa Jestel , Leslie Brenner, Kate Hirstein , Amy Jones , Beth Jansen , Amanda Bottom righ t: The small group Chnstophersen , Katie Lucas. Fourth Row: Luke McDermott , Ryan Moore , Mike Endresen , Shaun Kroeger, Ramiro practices for one of their many Perez, Ryan Reid. Not pictured : Ted Stephens . competit ions.

34 - Organization Foreign Language Fun! by Jessi Manley ties. Early in the school year French club proved to be an French club went to the Adler active group in the 1994-1995 Theater and saw a cultural school year. They planned dance put on by a traveling many activities for the year. music group. They also saw The French teacher , Ma­ "The Little Prince" put on by Above: Enn Fitzpatrick thinks about how much she loves French club . dame Jean Mayes advised the another group. At the end of club. The officers included: January, French club traveled Below: French club officers , Scott Canada, Chris Hittner and Leslie Brenner President Chris Hittner, Vice­ to Iowa City to see the produc­ smile proudly about all they've accomplished . Not pictured : Nichole Conrad . President Nichole Conrad , tion of Les Miserables. French Secretary Leslie Brenner, and club kicked off the month of Treasurer Scott Canada . The February with the annual car­ members of French club in­ nation sale. French club will cluded everyone who took a also celebrate Mardi Gras. French class. To end their successful year, Not only did the French club French club took a trip to study culture , but they were Charles Michel Restaurant for also involved in various activi- a night of French food and fun.

Above : Angie Schroeder , Chns Hittner, and Kristina August make plans for the carnation sale .

Left: The French club poses for a picture 1nthe library.

Organization - 3 ASSUMPTIO THESPIANS by Erika Gizzarelli The International educational theatre and the Thespian Society is the only continuing enrichment of the­ organization to honor second­ atre arts and their appreciation ary school students for out­ throughout the world." standing work in theatre. An AHS Thespian Offic­ invitation to join is extended to ers are: Norah Deluhery, presi­ those students who have par­ dent; Rennie Muenster, vice ticipated in at least two produc­ president; Ted Stephens, sec­ tions for a total of one-hundred retary and Cindy Hughes, trea­ hours of work. The goal of the surer. organization is the "advance­ ment of excellence in

Right : Norah Deluhery, Cindy Hughes, and Rennie Muenster pose for a picture backstage.

Left : Mrs. Brennan and Mrs. Poorman relax after one of the drama productions .

Middle Right: The AHS Thespians - Front Row : Norah Deluhery, Cindy Hughes, Ted Stephens, Rennie Muen­ ster Back Row : Luke McDermott , Anna Roeder, Ryan Moore , Katy Poorman, Liz Heinrichs, Kelly O'Brien, Renata Gusse , Lisa Creger , Jill Harmsen , Jenny Ditewig , Staci Savaiano , Justin Lopez , Dominic Ramirez.

Far right : Norah Deluhery, and Katy Poorman rehearse for the Sound of Music.

Right :The cast gets direction from Mrs. Brennan.

36 - Organizations ASSUMPTION KNIGHTPLAYERS

Assumption Knight ment for regional and state Players is the umbrella term for tournaments. It also includes many of the performing arts those students who participate activities including all drama in speech related activities activities, such as the Fine Arts such as individual contests, Evening and Fall Play, and the competitive oral interpretation Spring Musical, as well as and mock trial. competitive drama involve- Above : AHS Knight Players listen to Below :Cast members are all smiles • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • tips from Mike Kennedy , Professor of after the play. Drama at St. Ambrose Left: Kelly O'Brien pays close attention during rehearsa l.

Above : The Assumption Knight Players gather for a group photo .

Left : Melissa Kane and Ted Stephens study their lines.

Organization~ ~ 37 "RUMORS"PROVE TRUE by Erika Gizzarelli

On Friday and Saturday that the host had shot himself November 4 and 5 in the in the head and his wife was Sunderbruch Auditorium, the missing. Assumption Knight Players The friends decided on a presented "Rumors" by Neil cover-up which got progres­ Simon. sively more difficult to sustain The hilarious farce took as other guests arrived, and no place in a townhouse in New one could remember who had York. Lenny Ganz, played by said what about whom. Luke McDermott, and his wife Ryan Moore stated, "I feel Claire, played by Kelly O'Brien, that this was the best perfor­ were among four couples in­ mance Assumption has pre­ vited to a wedding anniversary sented in four years by every­ celebration. The party never one in the drama department." began because Ken and Chris Drama director, Mrs. Helen Gorman, played by Ryan Brennan did an excellent job of Moore and Norah Deluhery , preparing the cast and crew for arrived at the party and found a performance well done.

Above : The friends decide on a coverup to tell the police

Above : Mr. Simpson and crew work hard behind the scenes .

Above : The "Rumors " Cast- (from bottom to top) Katie Fouts, Mike Lovewell , Kelly O'Brien, Luke McDermott , Norah Deluhery, Ryan Moore , Katy Poorman , Jerry Kelly, Ted Stephens , Lisa Creger.

Bottom left : Megan Pitz carefully applies makeup .

Bottom right: "Rumors• proved to be Just as funny to the cast as it was to the audience .

3 - Organization "The Sound Of Music" by Jessi Manley The spring musical, "The one of the most inspirational fi­ Sound Of Music" is one of the nales presented in theater. most popular and most per­ A cast of approximately 40 formed musicals in the world. people are involved in this Set in Austria in 1938, it tells musical. There are another 40 the story of a postulant who or so involved in some aspect proves too high-spirited for of technical production, includ­ the religious life. She is sent ing makeup/hair, costuming, Above: Junior Luke McDermott and Senior Ryan Moore study for their parts in as a governess for the seven stage crew, ushering, publicity, "The Sound Of Music ." children of a widowed naval set construction, lighting and Below: The crew of the musical show how truly happy they are to help in the sound. production . captain. She gradually cap­ tures the hearts of the chil­ Principal parts were played dren and the captain, and by the following: Norah they become a family. Too Deluhery, Ted Stephens, Katy soon, the Nazi's invade Aus­ Poorman, Luke McDermott, tria, and demand the captain's Erin Fitzpatrick, Kevin Prior, immediate service in the Ger­ Melissa Kane, Mike Lovewell, man navy. The Von Trapp's Amy Jones, Scott Carrington, escape over the mountains to Kelly Sunderbruch, Shirley Switzerland. This provides Nahra and Emily Foust.

Above: Scott Carrington, Shirley Nahra (St. Paul 's) , Mike Lovewell, Kelly Sunderbruch , and Emily Faust (Sacred Heart) rehearse their lines.

Left: "The Sound Of Music" cast gath­ ers for a quick picture .

Organization ~ 39 Justice Is Served by Jessi Manley Mock Trial refers to a group Chris Tripp , Lee Claussen , of high school students who Michelle Wehr , and Shaun play the roles of attorneys , Kroeger. plaintiffs , and defendants . Mock Trial is heard by real They prepare their cases un­ judges in a courtroom setting. der the direct supervision of By interpreting, analyzing, and real attorney coaches. portraying major issues and Mr. O'Shaughnessy, media cases students obtain a better specialist and librarian, was in understanding of the American charge of Mock Trial in his first legal process. year here at Assumption . Kelly O'Brien summed up Mock Trial members included: her Mock Trial experience by Justin Lopez , Anna Roeder, saying, "Mock Trial was a very Dominic Ramirez , John uplifting experience, it will be Weiland, Nathan Kraus, Terry very useful for my future." Furlong , Kathleen O'Brien , Sarah Tobey, Kelly O'Brien, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Right: Mock Trial plans their upcom­ ing case.

Above: John Weiland prepares his opening statement.

Right: Mock Trial takes time out to pose for a picture .

Right: Mr. O' Shaughnessy looks over Mock Trial material.

Right: Anna Roeder defends her view.

40 - Organization s Left: National Honor Society mem­ bers plan out what to do at the Festi­ val of Trees. (Photo by M. Klemme)

Below Left: Andrea Dahl pays atten­ tion during a National Honor Society meeting. (Photo by M. Klemme) National Honor Society By Kristy Bauer • • • • • • • • • • • • National Honor Society was year of a foreign language and introduced to create an enthu­ chemistry, physics, anatomy or siasm for scholarships, to pro­ physiology. mote worthy leadership, and to The induction into National encourage the development of Honor Society is in May and in­ a character in the students at cludes both new and current Assumption High School. members. To be in N.H.S. the student "To be in N.H.S is a great must be a Junior or a Senior achievement. The students and completed at least one work hard to become a part of semester at Assumption High the group. You know you have School. The student must accomplished a lot when you have a grade point average of become part of the National 3.5 or above, be in alegebra 2, Honer Society," said treasurer honers alegebra 2, second Andy Puente.

Above : Jim Ryder shares his ideas with President Norah Deluhery. (Photo by M. Klemme) Left : Back Row: Andrea Dahl, Ben Jobgen, Sean Whalen, and Jim Ryder. Middle Row: Christina Garcia, Kim Leddin, Rennie Muenster, Erin Macek, Pat O'Brien, Mike O'Brien, and Julie Trees. Front Row: Maggie Gimbel, Sheila Nolan, Norah Deluhery (presi­ dent), Andrew Puente, and Andy Erps (vice president) (Photo by M. Klemme)

Organization - 41 Leader Of The Pack by Jessi Manley Student Ambassadors play students and activities of the an important role here at As­ school. During the month of sumption . Comprised mostly March, Student Ambassadors of seniors , they conduct tours also conducted tours to 5th and of AHS to incoming freshmen 6th graders . from local Catholic schools. "I liked being a Student Student Ambassadors give Ambassador because I know I the 8th graders insight on what am helping Assumption ," said activities go on at Assumption. Jim Ryder. Representatives from each Taleigha Tamayo sums up activity, organization, and sport her experience with the group lead a group of 8th graders by saying , "I enjoyed being a around the school. First year student ambassador, it was fun supervisor, Mrs. Mary Kraxner, showing 8th graders around instructed the ambassadors and telling about everything how to best represent the AHS has to offer!" • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Right: Jun iors Joe Bedford and John Argo concentrate on their duties.

Right : Student Ambassadors include : Rob McLaughl in, Cindy Hughes , Sean Whalen , Andrew Puente, Ben Driscoll, Jeremy Lukavsky, Tony Bradley.Annie Solis, Jim Ryder , Jessica Kroeger , Kelli Jantz 1,Tale1gha Tamayo and Enn Fitzpatrick .

Right : Kelli Jantz1 recalls her fun ex­ periences leading 8th graders around Assumptt0n .

Right : Pat O'Brien speaks to enthu­ siastic 8th graders .

42 - Organizati on~ Students Teaching Students by Jessi Manley Peer Tutors are a group of study for tests, or just receive students who give assistance help to understand. and counseling to students Peer Tutoring is open to who need it. anyone, and it is a good expe­ This service allows stu­ rience for someone who is in­ dents to receive help from terested in teaching. people their own age. This "Peer tutoring is a blast and can be very useful because we all know how smart the se­ the students will in turn be niors are!" said Senior Cindy more relaxed and able to Hughes. communicate better. "Peer tutoring is a chance Peer Tutors meet during to get to know people and it's activity period in the guidance cool!" said Senior Maggie office . The students are Gimbel. paired off and can work to­ gether on assignments,

Left: Mike Heuermann helps Mike Hildestad with his Spanish home­ work.

Above : Jim Ryder and Jessica Kroeger discuss ways of helping other students .

Above left: The 1994-95 Peer Tutors include : Maggie Gimbel , Andrew Puente, Jessica Kroeger, Brenda Wil• son , Jim Ryder, Ben Jobgen, Mike Heuermann, Cindy Hughes , Rob McLaughlin and Sheila Nolan.

Left: After receiving peer tutor help, Steve H1ntermeIsterworks hard on his physical science homework .

Organization ~ 43 The Making Of Memories • • • • • • • • • • • • • by Jessi Manley This year the yearbook This year the staff members staff consisted of twenty tal­ learned how to use Aldus ented students. Joel Margart, PageMaker on the computers , the editor-in-chief, was the write good leads, and most im­ only returning staff member portantly they learned how to from last year. Miss Kim work together as a team. Frantz was the new yearbook Senior staff member adviser. Taleigha Tamayo sums it up by While flipping through the saying, "The best part about yearbook each spring the stu­ being on yearbook is seeing dents often fail to realize the the finished product at the end hard work put into it. Putting of the year!" the yearbook together is hardly an easy task. It takes hard work and dedication. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Right: Seniors Jessi Manley, Erika Gizzarelli , and Taleigha Tamayo smile to show how much they love being on the yearbook staff.

Above : Brian Dudley struggles to get his page done by the deadline .

Right: The yearbook staff top to bot­ tom 1sTerry Corcoran, Matt Kershner, Aimee Schmidt, Bridget Wolfe, Lon Hintze, Tawny Schmidt , Kristy Bauer, Brian Dudley , Megan Pitz , Sarah Field, Todd Ehrecke, Erika G1zzarelli, Jessi Manley , Liz Heinrichs , Mike Froehlich , Meghan Riley, Taleigha Tamayo, Joel Morgart, Beth Jansen , Danielle Dennhardt.

Right : Aimee Schmidt and Todd Ehrecke work together to finish the Mini-Mag section .

Right : Mike Froehlich and Terry Corcoran take a break from the com­ puter to pose for a quick picture.

44 - Organizations KNIGHT BEACON WHAT'S THE NEWS AROUND AHS? by Erika Gizzarelli To find out what's going on What exactly goes into the around AHS simply pick up the production of the Knight Bea­ latest copy of the Knight Bea­ con? According to Senior Erin con , which is published Macek , "Knight Beacon re­ monthly. Inside you can find quires numerous stress-filled AHS sports updates, student hours." Kevin Prior said it best opinions , the famous gems by stating , "It all comes down and stones, and new this year, to one thing deadlines , dead­ Artsbits . lines, deadlines. " Above: Erin Macek and Jeff Notton Below : The staff works together on The 1994-95 staff consists work hard to meet another deadline . proofreading articles and correctly plac­ In order to meet their dead­ ing copy. of : Lisa Creger , Danielle lines the staff continually puts Dennhardt , Cindy Hughes , in extra hours before, during Erin Macek Jeff Notton , and after school. The photo­ Kathleen O'Brien , Mike Or­ journalism class plays a key chard, Kevin Prior, and John role in the publication of the Shrader under the direction of Knight Beacon by taking and Miss Connie King. developing the many photos.

Above : The staff along with the help of Miss King put the finishing touches on one of their issues .

Left: The 1994-95 Knight Beacon staff.

rganizati ns - 45 Right: Jeremy Dye heads onto the field before another Assumption victory . (Photo courtesy A. Schmidt)

46 - port. Sports

Above : Kevin Prior plays it cool after a cross country meet. (Photo courtesy M.Riley)

Above : Senior Beth Jansen pre­ pares to make a serve.

Above : Ben Jobgen concentrates on an opponent during a State Match. (Photo courtesy S. Jobgen)

Above : Jeremey Lukavsky waits his turn to bat during another Knight rout.

port . ~ 47 Freshmen Frolic With Success by Mike Froehlich Coming in to the '94 freshmen football season, Head Coach Jim Brainerd didn't know what to expect. By the end of the season , he was very pleased with the results he received. One of the keys to the freshmen's success this year was the running of Cory Har­ ris. Harris rushed for well over 1,000 yards and at the end of the year, played a big role on the defensive side of the ball as well. "Cory did a great job for us," said Coach Brainerd, "But there were a lot of con­ tributors to this year's suc­ cess." The players were pleased with the improvements they made this season as well. "We had a great year," said running back Tim Matthys. "By The Freshmen Football Team: 1 t Row: . Lord D. Bryant B. Huinker, M. the time we are seniors I think Ko ach, . Burnett, M. Bleuer. 2nd Row: R. Voge , G. Jakub en, B. Rober on, C. we'll have a great shot at the dome." Kiefer, R. Barrett, C. Harri , K. Collin . 3rd Row: . Urbain, S. Canada, Coach C. Cuzzola, Coach J. Brainerd, Coach L. Jona , S. Hintermei ter, D. Murphy. 4th Row: B. Harri A. Smith, B. Mitchell, T. Matthy , J. Gor h, M. Havlik, eedham, D. Cutler. 5th Row: D. Rogal ki, B. Drew, F. Peeter , . O'Brien , S. Gardner, M. Hol­ land, A. Stelk.

How Did You Feel About the Sea on?

"The team really grew "It was a rough climb, but "It really was fun. I became together a the o;ea on confidence in u : it will we made it to the top . 11 much more ~piritual through 11 11 went on. carry over to next year. -Dave Rogal ki the sea ·on as we! I." '------_K_evin Collins____ ~_ - _Tim Matthyc....~---- - Mark Bleucr

48 - port Below: The Sophomore Football Team: First Row: N. Schlichting , N. Boudreau , A. Wolbers , C. Ferring , N. Ballou . Second Row: J Krakos , P. Scheibelhut , N Geary, G. Pohlmann , A. Arguello . Third Row: Coach D. Solis , Coach B. Rhodes, T. Cameron , C. Miller, Coach E. Gibson , Coach B. Matthys Fourth Row: T. Furlong , T. Holland, G. Kubatska , Super J. Campbell , M. Lazio , M. Green . Fifth Row: A. Manternach , J. Shrader , J . Gannon , G. Blough , B. Bledsoe , P. Bush . "" Sophs Sputter High Expectations End With Disappointment by Mike Froehlich Coming in to the '94 AHS football season, the sopho­ more Knights had high expec­ tations. By the end of the sea­ son, however , their dreams turned to disappointment. The drastic change in records, 9-1 freshman year to 1-8 as sophomores, could have been for many reasons. One of the major reasons could have been the loss of seven starters, for one reason or an­ other, from last years team. One major contributor to the team that wasn't there was stand-out Andy Woodley, who moved to Des Moines. Grant Left: Chris Miller looks for Pohlmann, who also played a running room against West. major part in the sophomores success as freshmen was Below: Pat Bush played a key gone as well when he was role in the sophomore Knights success this year. "We had a brought up to the varsity team tough year, but we fought hard after the third week of the sea­ and I had a lot of fun. Next year son. That left two major posi­ we'll be on the varsity team and I tions , quarterback and half­ think we'll be a good team." back, to be filled by someone. Chris Miller stepped in to fill the Photos by Mike Klemme halfback void and did a fine job the rest of the season . The move for a quarterback, how­ ever, was not so smooth. Nick Schlichting stepped in to do the job, but showed his inex­ perience at the position. "Nick did a fine job this year," Head Coach Bob Matthys said. "The quarterback position is the toughest job on the team and he adjusted well." The Knights did play hard, however, and never gave up. Coach Matthys commented on his team. "The best thing about this team was their heart. They were always in every game and never gave up."

port -49 A Season Never To

Be Forgotten Below : Senior Mark Norton is shown running in for a score as Seniors Adnan Lynn, Jim Ryder, and Duffy Conroy watch and celebrate. The Knights defeated the Falcons 28-9. by Mike Froehlich

Determination. That one word sums up the entire season for the 1994 MAC champion As­ sumption Knights. Faced with all kinds of ad­ versity the Knights fought through it all to prove to everyone that this was one of the best As­ sumption football teams ever. The adversity the Knights faced this year may have been the most Head Coach Mark Kaczmarek ever had faced as a coach for As­ sumption . A starting QB-All-State DB moved away before the season , a hard-nosed line­ backer missed most of the season with a bro­ ken foot, and an All-American receiver got hurt in the first game and missed almost the whole season . Other key players such as Matt McDonnell, Eric Anderson , and Kevin Duax had their season shortened due to injuries as well. Through all of this the Knights managed to win ten straight games, win a conference champi­ onship, and advance the farthest of any other Assumption team in the state playoffs sixteen team tournament. The two players that led the way for the Knights were Duffy Conroy and Jeremy Dye, both All-State selections on defense. "Duffy and I had a great season, but it takes a total team effort to accomplish what we did," said Dye of his performance . "I think our line did a great job this year. They never get much credit, but with­ out a great line, you can't go undefeated in the MAC," added Conroy. Even though the Knights didn't accomplish their final goal, you will find no regrets from these determined athletes. "We gave everything we had and left it out on that field," said Senior line­ man Justin Wohlers. "I'm proud to have been a part of a team like this ." The Knight seniors left the school as the most successful football team ever at Assumption with a final record of 36-3. A great team; a team never to be forgotten .

Middle Right: Senior Mike Froehlich and Junior Matt Forbes try to catch their breath in a hard fought game against Bettendorf. The Knights won the game 18-17. (Photo by M. Marker)

Right: Senior Jeremy Dye runs in for six against West as Mark Norton helps out. (Photo by Mike Klemme )

50 ~ ports Below: The Varsity Football Team-1st Row: J. Dye, M. Forbes , E. Anderson , C. Willis , M. Froehlich , M. Mahoney , M Corsiglia , A Stuart . 2nd Row : S. Kroeger , D. Zaraz1nski, D. Karthaus , J. Weiland , M. Wirtz , A. Lynn, M. Kurtz , N. Sunderbruch , A. Sunderbruch . 3rd Row : A. Erps , M. Gravert , Coach C. Staker , Coach M. Fox, Coach M. Kaczmarek , Coach W. King, T. O'Neill , T. Ehrecke . 4th Row: J . Ryder, M. Norton , J. Bedford , J. Argo , J. Spinner , J. Megraw , A. Hummel, M. McDonnell , M. Klemme , T. Collins . 5th Row: J . Wohlers , D. Conroy , M. Thomsen , J. Oxendine , N. Lynn, J Smith, K. Duax , A. Craig , J. VanAcker .

Below : Sophomore Chris Willis kicks a field goal against Central with Jeff Megraw holding. (Photo by M. Klemme)

Above : The Knight defense , ranked #1 in the MAC, getting ready to stop the Bulldog attack . (Photo by M. Marker)

Far Left: Jeremy Dye running over Bettendorf 's Brian Gallager and gaining additional yardage.

Left: Senior Duffy Conroy throwing a pass against Muscatine . Conroy led the Knights to an undefeated regular season. He was a 1st team All-Conference QB and a 1st team All-State DE. (Photo by M. Klemme)

port - 51 They Do It Longer by Meghan Riley

The boys' and girls' cross The boys' year was a time country teams got off to a run­ to rebuild and make their team ning start this season . In a stronger . Only led by one se­ year of reloading a pack of up­ nior, Kevin Prior, and two jun­ perclassmen , both boys and iors, they helped lead the fresh­ girls teams had many new men and sophomore classes faces added to their teams. to new heights . The boys fin­ The girls' team was com­ ished well on a tough ing off a state qualifying sea­ Muscatine course. Team son last year. This year, the members , including Colin girls kept their quick pace and Powers, Ryan Howell, and Jer­ were right where they left off. emy Pierce, did very well and Led by only a few upperclass­ improved greatly throughout men, there was a promising the season . The boys tried to future considering five under­ make early Saturday mornings classmen ran varsity . They fun with their positive attitudes. ran strong performances on As time went on , the boys ' difficult courses , such as Ce­ times continued to drop . dar Rapids , Emeis , Kevin Prior reflected on the Maquoketa , and Muscatine . season by saying , "These four The J.V. team led by Kristy years of cross country opened Kubik and Alicia McDonald , up my options to be a famous went on to win a dual meet star." with Alleman . Eileen Havlik stepped up a notch to help the varsity squad to go on to do great things as the season progressed , including captur­ ing the City Championship Title and a fine performance Upper Right: Sophomore Jenny on a tough district course . King and Freshman Kristy Kubik Jenny King described the push each other during a race. season as, "A blast! It's hard Middle Right: Jeremy Pierce and work, but in the end, pride lasts Andy Snyder leave other runners 1n longer than pain." their trail by running first and second .

Lower Right: Grant McGuire races to the top at the Dewitt Invitational.

52 ~ p rts Left: The varsity girls celebrate their first place victory at the Dewitt Invita­ tional. Below : Eileen Havlik runs comfortably 1na familiar spot.

Above : Kristy Kubik takes time out to look at the camera while running .

Far Left: Kevin Prior and Meghan Riley share many memories of a great cross country season .

Above : Meghan Riley strides out to complete a tough Muscatine course .

port - 5 Knight Golfers

Stroke Their Way to Below: Bill Schwind prepares to take a whack at the ball on the 10th tee at Emeis Golf Course. an Excellent Season by Terry Corcoran

Despite being young , the boys' golf team posted some ex­ cellent scores and surprised some MAC teams . The Knights had no seniors, which meant the 6 juniors on varsity were forced to step up and take leadership . The varsity answered the challenge and put together a solid record of 9-5-1 . In the MAC meet, held first in Iowa City and then at Emeis in Davenport , the Knights finished seventh out of ten teams. At Districts, held in Clinton, the Knights finished eighth out of thirteen area teams . Nick Reiland was the top Knight golfer, and placed fourth at the MAC meet. He also was the medalist at four meets this year. Reiland commented on the season , "We had a successful season , and with everyone coming back next year, we should have a very strong team ." Coach Bill Kellenberger , in his third year as the boys' head coach , also feels the Knights could do very well next year. "I was pleased with the way we played this year, and with a full lineup of seniors for next year, we should be poised to do very well." The J.V. team also had an outstanding season . They went undefeated in stroke play, and had only one loss in match play. While most J.V. teams consisted of upperclassmen , the Knights' J.V. team was made up of all freshmen and sophomores. Their success had coach Kellenberger smiling about the future . "I was very happy with the way our younger golfers improved this year. They played extremely well, and in a couple of years, they could be in the hunt for a MAC crown ." Without a doubt , the Knights will be a real threat to contend for a MAC crown next year, and with some work over the off season , there's no telling how well they will do.

Middle: Jeremy Reiland uses all his power to get out of the rough.

Bott om : Matt Klein watches his ball fly down the fairway after a tee shot.

54 - port. Left: The Boys' Golf Team: Back: C. Stelk , P. Barnes , Coach Bill Kellenberger , D. Colomban , J. Ryder; Front : C. Murphy, J. Reiland , T. Corcoran , N. Reiland .

Below : Coach Bill Kellenbeger 's smile tells you how happy he was with his teams ' performance this year.

Above : Jeremy Reiland and Bill Schwind proudly display the trophy the golf team won tor its eighth place finish at Districts .

Far Left: Terry Corcoran shows his follow through after a drive down the middle of the fairway.

port - 55 All Aces Below: The varsity girls get a pep talk from Assistant Coach Tammy Scott. by Meghan Riley The Assumption Knight girls varsity volleyball team had waited a long time for this season . Under a new coaching staff of Mary Jo Edison and Tammy Scott the girls took on a new attitude and went on to have their best season ever. Mrs. Edison said, "This season was a difficult one at first, but the girls stepped up to any challenge that arose." Led by team captains, Carrie Dolan , Karen Gallagher, and Beth Jansen , the girls volleyball team played their best against a state­ ranked North team. The Wildcats thought the game would be a breeze, but the AHS team would not give up and the match went all five games. The Goose Lake Tournament was a major highlight for the Lady Knights. All of the team played their hardest and came home with a second place finish in a tourney which they had never placed before. Many players including; Dawn Gardner, Teresa Klauer, and Chrissie DeJulius were written up in the paper for individual MAC standouts like; kills, aces, and blocks. The team stepped up to the challenge of play-off action. The varsity girls played Wilton at Wilton, but had a lot of support from home. They played three games and had a disappointing end to their season, but not without a fight. Beth Jansen reflected on the season by saying, "I am very proud of our season this year. We all worked very hard with our new coaches, and with their direction we became an experienced team."

Middle Right: Kan Bain goes to the ground to make a save for the Knights.

Lower Right: Chrissie DeJulius serves the ball at a playoff game .

56 - port Below: Varsity Volleyball Team- Top Row: Coach Tammy Scott , Teresa Burns, Dawn Gardner , Carrie Dolan, Chrissie DeJulius, Coach Mary Jo Edison . Middle Row: Liz Gleich , Teresa Klauer, Manager Sara Kloppenborg , Beth Jansen , Karen Gallagher . Front Row: Elena Sierra , Kari Bain, Renata Gusse , Jaime Kelly, Paige Wagner .

Below : Dawn Gardner sets Carrie Dolan up for a kill.

Above : The varsity team regroups during a time out.

Far Left: Carrie Dolan, Beth Jansen and Renata Gusse move 1non the ball.

Left: Teresa Klauer bumps the ball with Chrissie DeJulius looking on.

port ~ 57 Below: Freshmen Volleyball- Top Row: Coach Renne Lietz, Kate Jansen , Sarah O' Connell , Anne Kerkhoven , Kate Boyler, Hilary Craig, Molly Burns, Coach Tammy Scott Middle Row: Brynn Wanger, (Managers Susan Kirsch, Leia Droll, Kathleen Bauer, Ellen Set Up For Gillam, Jana Thomas, Courtney Hawley) , Stefanie Bledsoe . Front Row: Meghan Mortier, Kathy Reardon, Katie Lucas, Katy Anderson , Maggie Notton, Michelle Nagle, Betsy Hummel. Success by Meghan Riley

Beginning. Freshmen are usually as­ sociated with this word, and the freshmen girls' volleyball team was no different. Coming mainly from Parochial grade schools, the girls did not have any real experience. Even though their record did not show it, the girls played the best they knew how. Led by team setters Stefanie Bledsoe and Michelle Nagle, who also served as team captain, helped the team work hard to do their best. The volleyball team's most exciting game was against Pleasant Valley. It was at the Muscatine Invitational where they took on the Lady Spartans. Molly Burns and Maggie Notton were MVP's of the game. Head Coach Tammy Scott and Assis­ tant Coach Renne Lietz were very proud of their girls' volleyball team. Coach Lietz had a posi­ tive outlook on the future. "This team works very Right: Freshmen Brynn hard and for just getting started these girls Wagner and Kate proved what they can do. This is what Assump­ Jansen practice blocking before a game. tion athletics is all about." The sophomore girls' record of 4-9 over­ all and 1-8 in the MAC conference did not show the true heart and effort the volleyball team put into their season. The team was coached by Head Coach Mickey VanAcker and Assistant Coach Susan Neill. "The girls were very devoted to the game and their unity was very strong, making them play better as a team," stated Coach Neill about the season. The volleyball team's only win was against Central during the mid-season. The girls swept the match in three games and this had to have been the main highlight of the season. Team captains, Kristy Dolan and Bridget Duffy thought their team started to come together at the end of the season. Alisa Jestel stayed fo­ cused on the years to come, "Next year will be a very good year. Being paired with the juniors and under the coaching of Mrs. Edison and staff we will be a great team. We have been prepared to play on the varsity level and there will be no stopping us!"

Right: The sophomore girls get fired up before the next period.

5 - port Below: Sophomore Volleyball- Back Row: Coach Mickey VanAcker, Bridget Duffy, Leslie Brenner, Kate Hirstein, Coach Susan Neill. Middle Row: Laurie Manthey, Manager Jennifer Ditewig , Manager Katy Thomsen , Jennifer Barnett . Front Row: Alisa Jestel , Jessica Reed, Kristy Dolan , Jill Harmsen .

Below: Barb Miller throws up a serve for the sophomore squad .

Above : The Lady Knights set their strategy.

Far Left: Jessica Reed and Jill Harmsen work together to score .

Left: Bridget Duffy shows why she is comfortable in the server's spot.

Sport - 59 'Hoop!' Below: The Freshmen Boys Basketball Team - Top Row: Coach Scott Harding , Charlie Knight , Fred Peeters , Ryan Willers , Drew Colombari , Brandon Drew, Kelly Kearney, Andy Stelk, Mike Dudley, Jeremy Pierce, Tony Bernhard , Mike Endresen , Coach Steve Barry, Bottom Row: Neal O'Brien , Mike Motto, Scott Canada , Dusty Murphy, Jeff Bennett , Sean There It Is Donahue , Mike Walsh , Ryan Macumber , Brian Prior. by Meghan M. Riley The freshman boy's basketball teams showed that they had what it took to play high school basketball. Divided into a red and white team, the two combined for only a few losses on the season. The freshman white team was coached by Scott Harding. Leading scorers on the team were; Tony Bernhard, Mike Dudley and Andy Stelk. Along with Jeremy Pierce the white team went on to beat a tough P.V. ball club by one point. The freshman red team was also very strong. With leaders like Mike Endresen and Kelly Kearney, this team proved their high school basketball ability. The game against school ri­ val, Bettendorf Black was the boy's best match­ up because they beat them by a slim margin. The coach, Steve Berry was thrilled with the way the team performed in their first season of high school basketball. The sophomore boy's team started out with a victorious season. The Knights were coached by Doug Neubauer and assisted by Tripp Puhl. Standouts for the team were Greg Blough and Matt Klein. This gave the varsity team great promise for next season. The game against Davenport West was the best game because it was a hard-fought battle with the Knights coming out as the victors. Terry Corcoran summed up the season by saying, "Our record did not show the true determina­ tion and heart we put into this season."

Middle Right: Players look at the clock after Assumption sophomore boys score the go ahead basket.

Right: Sophomore Tony Holland goes to the inside for a lay-up .

60 - p rts Below: The Sophomore Boys Basketball Team - Top Row: Coach Doug Neubauer , Alex Wonio , Tony Holland, John Shrader , Aaron Manternach , Pat Bush, Pat Barnes , Greg Blough , Jerry Kelly, Bern O'Brien, Coach Tripp Puhl. Bottom Row: Pat McBride , Matt Klein , Kevin Gluba , Nick Boudreau , Terry Corcoran , Mike Green, Matt Lazio , Mike Orchard , Joe Bitterman .

Below: Sophomore Bern O' Brien sets up the Knight's offense .

Above : Freshman Mike Endresen goes around the defender to score .

Far Left: Freshmen make a fast break towards the ball.

Left: Freshma n Brian Prior shows his best defensive move.

port - 61 Below: Andy Logan looks to complete a three point On The Brink play at the free-throw line. of Greatness by Meghan M. Riley Discipline. Determination. Desire. These three little words sum up the attitudes of the '94- '95 Varsity boys basketball team. The Knights were almost all back this season . Coached by Randy Norton, who is in his sixth season, the boys were ready to play. Winning their first eight games , the varsity team was on a hot streak. Making history the Knights were the first team to play at The Mark of the Quad Cities. Duffy Conroy dazzled the Alleman Pioneers by scoring 30 points. After Christmas , the race was on to reach the top of the MAC. Jeremy Lukavsky proved his ability by scoring 42 points, 21 of which were in the third quarter, against the Pleasant Valley Spartans . These games gave the boys a lot of confidence and helped them stay on track . In a much anticipated game against North, the Knights packed the gym and meant business . It was a very defensive game , but the Knights held off the Wildcats in a 55-45 final. Coach Norton was very proud of the boy's success. The assistance he received from Coach Todd Oehrline , Randy McDonald , and Jay Saw­ yer was tremendous. Also, Rob McLaughlin man­ aged the team and Scott Carrington filmed all the games. The Knights have a great chance at a run for State. Duffy Conroy summed up his Assump­ tion basketball career by saying , "This team has come and played very well together . This is what makes Assumption basketball the way it is!"

Middle: Jeremy Lukavsky takes the ball to the hoop to score two.

Right: nm Wright drives the lane while some of his teammates box out the defenders.

62 - port The Varsity Boys Basketball Team: Top Row: Manager Rob McLaughlin , Jeremy Lukavsky, Duffy Conroy, Charlie Stelk, Andy Logan , Jim VanAcker, Andy Craig , Jared Smith , Assistant Coach Randy McDonald , Head Coach Randy Norton. Bottom Row: Nick Reiland, Art Gillespie , Jay Bennett , Ben Driscoll, Andrew Puente, Mike O'Brien, Matt Forbes, Jeff Megraw, Dan Bowser.

Below: Jeff Megraw goes over two defenders to make a lay-up.

Above : The Knights set picks on the defense .

Far Left: Jeremy Lukavsky keeps the ball from getting thrown in bounds.

Left: Duffy Conroy checks to see if play is ready to begin.

port - 63 Underclass Girls Below: The Girls Sophomore Basketball Team: Back: Coach C Wayne, K. Haas, K. Hirstein, C. Schumacher, J Linz, L. Brenner, K Shoot for the Top DIBiasio, Coach Tammy B1ma. Front: K. O'Brien, A. Jestel K. Doran, E. Missel , J. King. by Terry Corcoran After an undefeated freshmen season , the sophomore girls' basketball team was slowed down by some very talented teams . When Bridget Duffy was moved up to varsity, she left a big void inside. This meant that Jackie Linz and Carly Schumacher were forced to step up inside. It took time, but they improved and were a force to be reckoned with. The sophomores were led by leading scorers Leslie Brenner and Kate Hirstein. Jenny King commented on their season. "At times we struggled but there were also times we showed our true talent." The freshmen girls did very well in their first season of high school competition . They were divided up into two teams , the red and the white . The white team had an excellent year, while the red had a tougher time. Vanessa Doerscher happily shared her thoughts on the season . "It took a little time to take the step to high school basketball. After a couple games we came together and did very well."

Above: Jenny King jukes out a Muscatine defender on her way to the hoop . (photo by Terry Corcoran .)

Middle Right: Kate Hirstein goes up stong for a layup against the Musk ies. (photo by Terry Corcoran .)

Bottom Right : Alisa Jestel sinks a free throw against Muscatine . (photo by Terry Corcoran .)

64 - port I I Left : The girls freshmen white J1YO TO DRUGS L(OHOL team - Back Row: Coach Tim Karwath , M. Whittemore , K. Wright, J. Kelly, M. Burns, S. O'Connell , L. Ryan, Coach Jenelle Birgwell. Front Row : V. Doerscher, J. Venaglia , R. Brodell , H. Ballou , M. Nagle.

Above : Michelle Whittemore demonstrates the correct shooting form in a freshmen white game in Clinton .

Left: The girls freshmen red team­ Front Row: B. Wagner, K. Lucas, T. Jarrin , T. Gray, J. Barrer. Back Row: M. Tigges, K. Reardon , K. Boyler, H. Craig , L. Halligan , M. Booker, S. Bledsoe , Coach Tammy Scott.

Left: The freshmen red team huddles around as Coach Scott gives them some helpful words of advice during a game in Clinton .

port - 65 Varsity Girls

Tear It Up! Below: Liz lrmen looks to shoot ,n a close game at Pleasant Valley. by Terry Corcoran I I After getting off to a slow start, the varsity girls' basketball team played some outstanding basketball on their way to a third place finish in the MAC. Senior captains Erin Macek, Dawn Gardner, and Karen Gallagher decided that they weren't satisfied with their sluggish start and were deter­ mined to turn things around. Their leadership was evident in the Knights' mid-season swing. They finished 9-5 in the MAC and went 10-10 overall. Sophomore Bridget Duffy emerged as a force on the inside and was the leading rebounder in the conference. The leading scorer for the Knights was Dawn Gardner. Junior Michelle Wehr shared her thoughts on the season. "The season progressed nicely to a better second half."

Above: Coach Kay Dobbs gives her team some vital insight during a time-out.

Middle Right: Dawn Gardner, Erin Macek, and Bridget Duffy hustle back on defense against the Spartans .

Right : Becky Hughes fakes out a Spartan defender and drives to the hole.

66 - port . Left: The Girls' Varsity Basketball Team. Back: L. Gleich, M. Wehr, D Gardner, T. Burns, B. Duffy, C. DeJulius, B. Hughes, L lrmen, Coach Kay Dobbs. Front: T Klauer, E. Havlik, E. Macek, A Venaglia, K. Gallagher.

Below: Bridget Duffy communicates with Liz lrmen dunng a game with P.V.

Above: The Knights work intensely on defense as P.V . brings the ball up the court.

Left: Dawn Gardner and Liz lrmen were key players in the Knights' im­ pressive defense this year.

Left: Anne Venaglia has words with a player from P V. during a break in the action.

port ~ 67 J.V. Wrestlers Pin Below : Junior Mike Mahoney shown 'sticking' his opponent. (Photo by Mike Klemme) Up a Successful Season by Mike Froehlich Coming in to the '94-95 wrestling season the Assumption Knight wrestling team encountered something past Knight teams have not encoun­ tered for quite some time , experience. With many good, experienced wrestlers fight­ ing for one position per weight class on the var­ sity squad you knew one good thing would come out of this mess, a great junior varsity team. That is exactly what happened. Many J.V. wrestlers shared time on the varsity squad this year which meant at the J.V. level, they were tough . The junior varsity squad was led this year by many seasoned veterans. Seniors Kevin Smyth and Nate Whittemore proved to be great lead­ ers along with other experienced juniors such as Mike Mahoney, Nick Sunderbruch, Joe Bedford , and Mike Klemme . "We had a great team this year.'' remarked Kevin Smyth about the J.V. grapplers. "From 103 to heavyweight we always had a lot of ex­ perienced wrestlers in the line-up." This proved to be true as the Knights went undefeated in dual meets this year. Head Coach Bill Matthys was pleased with his team's effort as well. "We had fun this year. Some of the older guys became leaders and the younger guys developed well. I think you'll see quite a few of these wrestlers on the var­ sity squad next year."

Middle Right: Junior Ryan Dolan reverses his opponent in the Lancers Dual. (Photo by Mike Klemme)

Right: Junior Shaun Kroeger works for back points against a Clinton wrestler. (Photo by Mike Klemme)

6 - port Below: The Assumption Wrestling Team : First Row : N. Lord, K. Smyth, K. Collins, N. Gravert, T. Bradley, N. Whittemore, M. Cors1glla, A. Stuart, R Steward . Second Row : N. Sunderbruch , E Anderson , J. Lopez, R. Dolan, K Wonio, R Sunderbruch , M. Mahoney, M. Kurtz, S. Whalen , M. Wirtz. Third Row · Coach J. Brainerd, J. Ryder, B. Jobqen, S Kroeger, T. O'Neill, M. Gravert , D. Zarazinski , J. Bedford, M. Klemme , Head Coach W. King.

Below : Senior Nate Whittemore was one of the leaders of the J.V. squad this year. "This year was fun," he said. "The highlight of my season was when I had the opportunity to wrestle at the varsity level •

Above : Senior Nate Whittemore throws a cross face. Nate pinned the Lancer moments later. (Photo by Mike Klemme)

Far Left : Junior Nick Sunderbruch works on breaking down a Clinton wrestler. (Photo by Mike Klemme)

Left : Senior Kevin Smyth enJoyed a lot of success this year. •wrestling J.V. was fun. Every time I went out I knew I could win.'

port. - 69 KnightsGrapple with Success

Below: Senior Tony Bradley throws a move on a West Liberty wrestler. (Photo by T. Tamayo)

Below : Junior Joe Bedford prepares for his match at Districts. (Photo by Mike Klemme)

Above: Senior Ben Jobgen turns over a West Liberty wrestler. (Photo by T. Tamayo)

Middle Right: Junior Andy Stuart struts his stuff 1na Dlstict match. (Photo by M. Klemme)

Right: Senior Sean Whalen is breaking down his opponent. (Photo by T. Tamayo)

70 - p rts Below: The varsity returning letterwinners: First Row: Mike Corsiglia , Ryan Sunderbruch , Andy Stuart . Second Row: Nate Whittemore , Marcus Kurtz , Sean Whalen , Tony Bradley. Third Row: Marshall Wirtz , Ben Jobgen , Jim WrestlingTeam Ryder, Tim O'Neill, Matt Gravert . Advances on to State by Mike Froehlich Unknown, unranked , unrespected. That is what the AHS wrestling team had to face coming in to the season. By the end of the season the '94-95 team finished what was arguably the best wrestling team ever at Assumption . Even with all of the success the Knights accomplished this year, everything they got was hard fought. "We really didn't have any superstars this year," commented head coach Wade King on his team. "What we did have was great balance and guys who were willing to work hard to do what it takes to win." The Knights blue collar like work habits payed off as they Left: Senior Ryan Sunderbruch (RAS) slams the Comet to the mat. placed 1st in the Benton, Mid­ "I don't just like to beat my opponent , P rai re , and Wayne I like to punish them as well ," he Invitationals. The Knight wres- said . (Photo by T. Tamayo) tlers also won the Assumption Below: Tony Bradley sticks a Clinton Duals and recorded the most wrestler at the Lancer Duals. (Photo dual victories in team history. by M. Klemme) Assumption was led this year by veterans such as Ben Jobgen , Ryan Sunderbruch , and Jim Ryder. Two guys that surprised everyone with their success this year were Mike Corsiglia (125) and Tony Bra­ dley (130). "I knew I was good, it was just a matter of letting everyone else know," quoted Sig on his year. "When the team does well, you don't want to let them down so I worked hard to be all that I could be," added Bradley. The Knights finished the year on fire by winning the District and Regional team champion­ ships and qualifying a possible eight wrestlers to the individual -'"....,_,. State tournament.

port - 71 Below : KKD senior captains Cindy Hughes and Melissa Kane show how KKD Rocks happy they were with the way KKD performed this year. the House by Terry Corcoran "KKD! KKD! KKD!" This chant echoed through the stands this year whenever the Knight Kompany Dancers stepped out to strut their stuff. Once again, their exciting dances , to such songs as "Tricky," "Black Cat" and "Jingle Bell Rock," were the highlight of the halftime festivities at various sporting events this year. Almost every day they were forced to get up early and go to practice at 6:00 am. If you ask the dancers though , they'd say it was worth all the hard work and practices . All the fans would be quick to agree . This year's co-captains were Seniors Cindy Hughes and Melissa Kane . They were respon­ sible for putting together the various dance rou­ tines and they did a terrific job . Hughes commented on the year. "This has been an awesome year for KKD. We had a lot of grueling practices, but it certainly paid off when we performed. Our squad is the closest KKD squad I've ever been on."

·Above: KKD show their kicks during a dance routine at Assumpt ion.

Right: Melissa Kane, Liz Townsend and Amy Jones jump during a dance routine at an Assumpt ion basketball game .

72 - port Left: The KKD Squad: Front: T. Gray, K. Macek , K. Muenster , K. August. Middle: K. Anderson , M. Brownson , K. Faulkner, M. Kane, V. McGrath . Back : K. O'Brien , C. Hughes , Coach Becky Bailey. (photo by Mike Klemme )

Below : Liz Townsend and Amy Jones "work it" dur­ ing a dance routine for KKD.

Above : Lindy Schlichting, Cindy Hughes , Katie Macek , and Kelly O'Brien strike a pose during their dance at halftime .

Left: KKD members get ready to do a circle wheel during a home game . Cheerleaders'Hard

Below: Senior cheerleaders celebrate their 2nd place finish at the State competition . (Photo Work Pays Off courtesy K. Jantzi) by Terry Corcoran

The cheerleaders went to the State Cheerleading Competition determined to do well, and they came home with an impressive 2nd place finish. The Knights competed with 6 other class 3A squads, and fell just 4 points shy of a state championship. The Knights were coached by Mary Kraxner, who did an outstanding job in her first year as cheerleading coach. "I wasn't sure what to ex­ pect in my first year, but the girls were determined to work hard. They listened to everything I had to say and I really feel close to them . They are a great bunch of girls." The competition squad was made up of 3 freshmen 3 sophomores , and 12 varsity cheer­ leaders. Tawny Schmidt was satisfied with their success . "It felt great to be rewarded after all the work we put in. We deserved it."

Above : Varsity cheerleaders show off one of their dance routines at the Homecoming pep assembly.

Middle Right: Freshmen cheerleaders do a routine at the Homecoming pep assembly.

Right : Sophomore cheerleaders show their enthusiasm by cheering "WIN TO KNIGHT!'

74 - port. Left: The Varsity Cheerleading Squad . Front: E. Fitzpatrick , K. Jantzi , J. Ryan, E. Macek, E. Gizzarelli , A. Schmidt. Back: E. Denny, K. Koupal , L. Bleuer, J. Thomas , C. Urnest, B. Ott.

Below: Jolene Thomas leads the juniors in a cheer at the Homecom­ ing pep assembly

Above : Freshmen cheerleaders try to get the rest of the freshmen off their seats and up cheering loudly.

Far Left: Sophomore cheerleaders get the sophomores to show their school spirit.

Left: Erika Gizzarelli and Amy Schmidt pose for a picture before the AHS vs. Bettendorf game .

port - 75 Softball Season Below: The Varsity Softball Team - Front: E. Missel , J. Thomas , L. Bleuer. Middle: K. Gallagher , C. Urnest , B. Jansen , L. lrmen . Back: Coach Ehrecke, Proves Disappointing C. Dolan, B. Hughes , B. Duffy, Assistant Coach John Alvarez . by Mike Froehlich Coming off the best season year , the next two or three ever for the Knights , the '94 years should be very promis­ AHS softball team had a lot to ing for the Knights. They now live up to. The fact of losing have a year of varsity experi­ six seniors to graduation, and ence under their belts. having no returning seniors , Coach Ehrecke is looking for didn't help their cause . bigger and better things in the Coming in with a new coach, coming seasons. "Just re­ Vince Ehrecke, and a lot of new member this team is real faces in the lineup, the Knights' young, and things will only get season turned out to be a bit better from here." disappointing. The sophomores gained a Besides inexperience , things lot of experience this year and that made it tough for Ehrecke ended out the season much were injuries to some crucial improved. Their record ended players like Carissa Urnest, Liz up a respectable 12-14. Bleuer, and Bridget Duffy. With inexperience in the lineup, problems at the plate were to be expected when fac­ ing varsity pitching in the MAC conference. What wasn't ex­ pected, however, was the great play of the Knights' defense. The defense of the Knights was spectacular and kept them in many close games. In summing up the season, Sophomore Ellie Hoeg said, "Although this year was our rebuilding year, we still had a lot of fun. This year allowed the younger players to step up and gain a lot of experience." With everyone returning next

Middle Right: Beth Jansen , Carrie Dolan, and Karen Gallagher strike a pose before a big game . (Photo courtesy of B. Jansen)

Right: Juniors Becky Hughes , Jolene Thomas , Carissa Urnest, and Liz Bleuer celebrate after a victory. (Photo courtesy of C. Urnest)

76 - port Left : The Sophomor e Softball team - Front : H. Ballou , A. Schroeder, A. Brodell , M. Nagle. Middle : J. Venaglia, J Harmsen , K Sunderbruch , A. Solis, J. Kroeger. Back : J. Linz, S. Ehrecke, E Hoeg, A. Jestel , K. DiBlasio , L. Manthey. Coaches ; Kay Dobbs and Amy Hughes .

Below : Feshman Jean Venaglia wishes Angie Schroeder good luck before a big game . (Photo courtesy of A. Schroeder)

Far Left : Juniors Liz lrmen and Carissa Urnest show how close knit this team was . (Photo by K. Gallagher)

Left: Senior Karen Gallagher was a great leader this year for her team She was the only returning starter from the year before . Knights ' Ba seball

Below: Matt Shoemaker looks on as Jay Bennett awaits his turn at bat Continue s MAC in the on-deck circle. {Photo coutesy of J. Bennett) Don1inance by Terry Corcoran team had a disappointing sea­ The Knights once again son, but they showed progress dominated baseball in the towards the end of the season. MAC with an excellent sea­ Hindered by injuries during the son. The Knights finished season , they never had a with a 16-2 conference chance to show their potential. record and an overall record With a record of 15-16, they fin­ of 29-12. Their season was ished in the middle of the pack cut short, though , in a thrill­ among sophomore teams. ing first round game against Jeff Megraw commented on Maquoketa in the playoffs . the disappointing season . Their surprising success "This season was disappoint­ came after the loss of two all­ ing, but with a healthy team, we state players, Quinn Murphy should be much improved." and Matt Woodley. Coach Murphy was satis­ fied with their success and the way they played. "I was pleased with our overall record , the experience gained by our players , and the development of our ball club." The Knights were led by All-Conference players Matt Shoemaker , Matt Forbes , Justin Wohlers, and Eric Bauer. Coach Murphy looks for Wohlers, Forbes, Shoe­ maker, Jay Bennett, and Matt Klein to step up and lead the Knights to a fifth straight MAC crown. Bennett is confident that next year's team will be much improved. "This year's team will be young up the middle, but we believe our guys can get the job done." The Knights sophomore

Middle : Sophomore Baseball- Front: M. Mahoney, J. Krakos, A. Worno, N. Schlichting , D. Murphy, M. Orchard , N. Geary, M. Klein, J. Bennett . Middle: B. O'Brien, C. Miller, K. Kearney, M. Dudley, J. Bitterman , A. Willers , T. Bernhard , S. Canada , T. Matthys , J. Kelly. Back: B. Matthys , J. Orman , A. Manternach , J, Argo , J. Megraw, D. Bowser, G. Blough, R. Slattery, J. Smith , L. Lukavsky.

Right : Jeremy Lukavsky takes a rip at a pitch during the MAC tournament in Iowa City. (Photo courtesy of J. Lukavsky)

7 - port. Top left: Varsity Baseball- Front: M. Shoemaker , E. Whitney , M. Hildestad , M. Kurtz , M. Forbes , D. Matthys. Middle: T. Schlicksup , T. O'Neill, M. Gray, M. Norton, J . Bennett, D. O'Brien. Back: Coach J. Murphy, J. Lukavsky, J. Smith, Q . Murphy, E. Bauer, J. Wohlers, Coach Y. Cox.

Top right: Coach Jim Murphy gives signs to an awaiting Knights batter. (Photo courtesy of J. Lukavsky)

Middle Right: The Knights take care of stretching on the field so they can take care of business when it comes game time . (Photo courtesy of J . Lukavsky)

Bottom Right: Jim He1thoffgets ready to field a ground ball during one of the Knights' games. (Photo courtesy of J . Lukavsky.)

Bottom Left: Jay Bennett attempts to throw out a runner in a game against city nval, West.

port - 79 Right: Sophomores Jackie Olson and Kathryn Hirstein flash that sweet smile during lunch.

0 - tudent Bod Student Body

Above: Lizzie lrmen poses for a picture during math class.

Above: A lost freshman looks for the pool near the old softball field.

Above: Seniors C. Hittner, B. Jobgen, N Whittemore, M. Russel, J. Morgart, A. Puente, J. Ewen. G. Stoltz, J. Smith. and B. Duffy cheer on the Knights to another victory.

Above: Junior Mary Johnson en­ Joys the Homecoming festivities.

tudent Body -

Lower Left: Sarah Field , Gina Lower Right: Dawn Gardner Nelson and Sarah Conner take and Karen Gallagher show SENI ORS... a break at the senior spaghetti their true senior spirit. supper . A bit on the wild side by Tawny Schmidt This years seniors have definitely shared their many times of walking on the wild side of life. The class of '95 is definitely one of the best classes to pass through AHS . The wildest times in high school will never be forgotten by the class of '95. One wild thing that won't be forgotten by Sarah Field is when Ryan Sunderbruch's hair started on fire in Physical Science class freshman year, and Brian Dudley sure won't forget about the fetal pig experiment the Anatomy class performed. The senior class will always remember the wild times they shared together throughout their years at AHS.

Kari A. Bain

Kristine A. Bauer

Jay C. Bennett

Lori M. Boutott

Anthony C. Bradley

Brian C. Burlingame

Anthony J. Collins

Sarah J.Conner

84 ~ Senior Seniors ROCK ON!

Michael D. Conroy

Andrew D. Craig

Brian D. Cutler

Andrea M. Dahl

Sarah L. Deevers

Norah A. Deluhery

CarrieJ. Dolan

Benjamin E. Driscoll

Kevin C. Du.ax

Brian T. Dudley

Benjamin J.Duffy

Jeremy L. Dye

Hilary M. Edelen

Anthony L. Ehlers

ToddM. Ehrecke

Andrew J. Erp

enior - 85 ·------·: If you had one wish : I . I : whatwould1tbe?! : I I I "I wish for one date with my dream guy."- Tawny Schmidt I I I I "I wish the yearbookwouldn't ask stupid questions."- Jeremy Dye I

: "I'd wish for ten more wishes." - Jenny Ryan :

: "I wish we would have won state." - Mike Froehlich :

I "I wish I could marry Brad Pitt" - Jessi Manley & TaleighaTamayo I I I I "I'd wish to marry my girlfriend."- Sean Whalen I I I I "I wish they would figure it out!" - Ryan Sunderbruch I

: "I wish I would win PublishersClearing House." - Aimee Schmidt :

: "I wish to marry Superman(Dean Cain)." - BridgetWolfe :

I "I wish to get A's without going to class" - Tony Bradley I

Top Right : Sarah Conner and Missy Smeaton show how ·------·happy they are to be seniors . Bottom Right : Senior yearbook staff members work hard to meet their deadline.

Jo Ima M. Ewen

Sarah A. Field

Erin M. Fitzpatrick

Michael J.Froehlich

Karen S. Gallagher

Cri tina E. Garcia

Dawn M. Gardner

Arthur L. GillespieJr

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6 ~ 'e nior. Seniors Margaret A. Girnbel

Erikn A. Gizzarel!i

Paulette . Guerrero

Lindsay A. Hmnmes

Paul M. Hassrnan

RebeccaA. Hasson

Elizabeth A. Heinrichs

Lori L. Hintze

Christopher P. Hittner

Cynthia S. Hughes

Elizabeth A. Jansen

Kelli R. Jantzi

Benjamin E. Job en

Melissa L. Kane

Tere a A. Klauer

Marcus R. Kurtz

enior - 7 Movin ' On Up Below: Seniors Karly Thompson , Bridget Wolfe , Aimee Schmidt and by Bridget T. Wolfe Lindsay Hammes stand on the bridge between the world of high school Senior year is a time in our lives where crucial decisions and the challenging experience of college . need to be made. The decisions we make will affect our lives in a truly profound way. Most seniors decide college is the right path for them to take and do not realize that they are about to embark on an incredible journey . This journey includes being on your own for the first time, having new responsibilities , excit­ ing experiences , and best of all; no curfew! College is a quest, a search for who you are and what you will become. There is more to college than the degree you re­ ceive after four years of hard work, it is about the unforgettable memories and binding friendships formed during this period of growth. You are offered an education in many different aspects, but the most important course you will take in college is one titled "Life 101." ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Left: A group of senior and junior guys put their heads together to come up with the correct answers in one of their classes . Chri tina M. Lascala

atalie K. Leddin

Steven M. Luchtel

Jeremy A. Lukavsky

JacobM. Lukowicz

Adrian W. Lynn

Erin E. Macek

JessicaC. ManletJ

- tudent Seniors

Melissa M. Manternach

Joseph M. McCauley

Matthew F McDonnell

Ryan A. Moore

JoelA. Margart

Renate A. Muen ter

Robert B. Myer

Gina D. elson

Scot G. el on

Sheila K. olan

Mark W. orton

JeffreyM. otton

Michael P O'Brien

Patrick D. O'Brien

Kevin P Prior

Andrew M. Puente

tudent - 9 Seniors... WILD ONES

Daniel P Reardon

Ryan E. Reid

Meghan M. Riley

Michael J.Ru ell

Jennifer L. Ryan

Jame M. Ryder

Benjamin T. Savoie

Aimee M. Schrnidt

Tawny L. Schmidt

David W. Schrad

Kathleen A. Serrurier

Elena M. Sierra

Melissa R. Smeaton

Jame B. Smith

Kevin M. Smyth

Gregory E. Stoltz

90 - enior Ryan A. Sunderbruch

TaleighaM. Tamayo

David A. Tavare

Karly A. Thomp on

Martin J.Thomsen

Julie M. Tree

Dennis J.Turnmeyer

Michael A. Turpin

Jeffrey R. Votroubek

Sean R. Whalen

Nathaniel L. Whittemore

Brenda D. Wil on

Justin M. Wohlers

Joshua C. Wolber

Bridget T. Wolfe Late Photo: VaneesaA. Peeters

Photos ot Available: Dawn A. Coyle ChristopherP. Norri

enior - 91 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES ------Who's Who In The Senior Class Of 1995 by Bridget T. Wolfe & Tawny Schmidt

Be t Looking: Be t Body: Be. t Car: I. Todd E. I. Karly T. I. Mark I. Meli sa S. I. Todd E. I. Gina I. Tony 8. I. arah C. 2. Mark 2. Meli a S. 2. Tony C. 2. Erika G. 2. Denni T. 2. Paulette G. 2. Matt M. 2. Lori H. 3. Ton C. 3. Jenny R. 3. Marcu K. 3. Karly T. 1. Joel M. 3. Sarah F. 1. Chri H. 3. Lind a H.

Cla Go 1p: Mo t Athletic: I . Erin M. I. Lind ay H . I. Brian D. 1. Tony C. I. Dawn G. 2. ean W. 2. ora D. 2. Jeremy L. 2. Kelli J. 2. Jeff . 2. Duffy C 2. Karen G. 3. Jim R. 3. Julie T. 3. Jeremy L. 3. Meghan R.

Mo. t Dramatic: Mo. t Talkative: I . Matt M . I . Bridget W. 1. Jeff . I. Taleigha T. I. Melis a S. I . Vaneesa P. 2. Ryan M. 2. Tawny . 2. Tony A. 2. Lindsay H. 2. ean W. 2. Lori H. 2. Tony 8 . 2. arah . 3. Ryan 3. orah D. 3. Matt 3. Erin F. 3. ArtG. 3. Lind ay H. 3. Mike R. 3. Erika G. 92 - eniors Mo t rtistic: Most Outgoing : I. Brian D. I. Erica G. I. Ben D. 1. Dawn G. 1. Tony B. 2. Tony B. 2. Erin F. 2. coll . 2. Julie T. 2. Ryan . 3. ean W. 3. Je i M . 3. attM .

Best Couple : Be t Hair: Worst ar: I. Erika G. I . Karly T. & Ben D. I . Ryan I. Lori H. I. Marcu · K. l. orah D. 2. Jenn R Tony B. 2. Ryan M. 2. Aimee S. 2. Mike R. 2. Kim L. 3. Meli a K. & Ben J. 3. Denni. T. 3. Erika G. ~ Roh 3. Meli . a S.

Most Intellectual : Mo t likely to teach at H : I. Mike 0 . I. 1. Jay B. I. Mcghan R. I. Kelli J. ean W. 2. Ben D. 2. Jenny R. 2. Brenda W. & Jeremy D. 3. Cindy H.

Biggest Ego: Mo t LiJ..clyto Become Famou : I . Jeremy D. I . Erin F. l . Tony . I . orah D. 2. Tony . 2. Kelli J. 2. Jim R. 2. Maggie G. 2. Duffy . 2. Maggie G. 2. Talcigha 3. ean W. 3. Jenny R. 3. ean W. 3. orah D. 3. Kevin P. . Erin M. 3. "The Hou e"

eni r. - 93 uniors Join The Jungle Of Life

This years juniors finally took a leap into the jungle of life; that is they were no longer under­ classmen. The junior class began to get into the swing of things. The class of '96 was going out more, hanging out with the seniors, and beginning to take a walk on the wild side. Junior year was an exciting year full of the many new opportunities of being an upperclassmen . Some of those opportunities were no longer being in G-3 for study halls, better seats at games and of course, tailgating . Even though junior year seemed to be a whole new world of excitement there were some down­ falls . According to Mike Corsiglia and Nick Sunderbruch , "Junior year was the worst because there is just too much homework." Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the worst thing about being a junior is not being a senior.

Upper Right: Destiny Verre and Michelle Wehr use their time wisely during their free period.

Right: Matt Gravert and Mike Cors igha show that there is always time for wrestling .

Tony Allison Eric Anderson Rebecca Andreola John Argo

Joe Bedford Liz Bleuer Daniel Bowser Teresa Burns

Victoria Bushur Jason Carrillo BJ Carroll Kathy Cebuhar 0 0 photo photo available available

94 - Junior Juniors

Jennifer Conard Nichole Conrad Sarah Cooksey Michael Corsiglia Mary Cummins

Christin DeJulius Erin Denny Ryan Dolan Jeremy Doonan Jesse Doty

Kelly Dressler Kelley Faulkner Gordon Ferguson Matt Forbes Shelley Ford

Elizabeth Gleich Matt Gravert Renata Gusse Tricia Hammes Eileen Havlik

Joshua Hawley Matthew Henning Heather Hentges Michael Heuermann Becky Hughes

Robert Hummel Elizabeth lrmen Jaime Kelly Michael Klemme Drew Karthaus

Junior - 95 ow Does It Feel To Be An Upperclassmen?

"Almost being the coolest class in the school" ... Gordon Ferguson "Finally being taller than someone" ...Anne Stoltz "Free periods " ...Tricia Hammes "Being able to party with the seniors" ... Megan Mueller "Uh, I don't know" ...Jolene Thomas "I hate it because I'm not a senior" ... Mike Corsiglia "Finally get a good seat at the football games" ...Tori Bushur "We can finally look down on the underclassmen" ... Buffy Ott "Sophomores are nobodys" ... Heather Hentges "We get to wear those cool skirts" ... Kelly Nolan

Right: Becky Hughes , Joe Bedford , Liz Bleuer, and Matt Gravert enjoy their time together at lunch .

Far Right: Nick Sunderbruch and Mike Corsiglia take a break from dancing to enJoy the refreshments .

Kimberly Koupal Nathan Kraus Shaun Kroeger Kristina Kuraitis

Erik Leidenfrost Andrew Logan Justin Lopez Neil Lynn

Michael Mahoney Amy Matkovich Michael McBee Lucas McDermott

96 - Junior un1or

Alicia McDonald Victoria McGrath Robert McLaughlin Jeff Megraw Megan Mueller

Katy Muenster Kelly Nolan Tim O'Neill Kelly O'Brien Buffy Ott

John Oxendine No Photo Ramiro Perez Available Kathryn Poorman Jason Purcell Dominic Ramirez

Jeremy Reiland Nicholas Reiland Jason Ryder Elizabeth Schneider Jason Schwartzhoff

John Schwind Kathleen Seamer Valerie Sherman Matthew Shoemaker David Shuman

Jared Smith Andrew Snyder Jeff Spinner Derek Stanger Charles Stelk

Junior - 97 Left: Junior girls look back on good limes .

Above: John Oxendine gets help from a senior, RAS.

Right: The class of '96 show how mean they can look.

Anne Stoltz Andrew Stuart Nicholas Sunderbruch Jolene Thomas 0 photo available

Kathleen Trees Carissa Urnest James VanAcker Michl Vance

Anne Venaglia Destiny Verre Paige Wagner Michelle Wehr

98 - Junior Juniors

John Weiland Jessica Wenzel Nicholas White No Eric Whitney photo Marshall Wirtz available

Kirk Wonio Timothy Wright Daniel Zarazinski 0 Douglas Zarazinski photo available

Late Photos Katherine Fouts Rebecca Hurto Mary Johnson

Above: Andy Stuart and Drew Karthaus demonstrate why their grades are so good

Right: Jeff Megraw shows how highly he thinks of Joe Bedford .

Junior - 99 ophomores Have Some Fun

The class of '97, ready to go with one the underdogs gave the sophomores new year of high school over, definitely showed experiences they'd been waiting for as fresh­ their wild side this year. From the '97 rules men. Also, being able to pick on the new signs at Homecoming to their cheers at the freshmen seemed to be an added bonus. basketball games , sophomores made them­ Even though they were still considered selves known wherever they went. underclassmen , they were still a huge part Being a sophomore brought a lot more of Assumption High School. Their voices freedom and many new chances to let their rang out at the pep rallies and through it all, wild side come out. Going to Homecoming the class of '97 let their wild side shine and Turnabout, driving, and no longer being through!

"It' great being a ophomore "There ' no doubt about it; becau e you can drive & we're the tudlie t oph you 're one tep clo er to around. " - Ellie Hoeg graduation ." - Chad Greim

Ryan Arguello Nathan Ballou Shannon Barker Patrick Barnes

Jennifer Barnett Marguerite Barry Joseph Bitterman Bryan Bledsoe

Kelly Bliss Gregory Blough Nicholas Boudreau Leslie Brenner

I 00 - Sophomore. Sophomores

Adam Brigns Melissa Brownson Rachel Bruno Patrick Bush Todd Cameron

Joseph Campbell Sylvia Castel Tamera Cloke Adam Collins Terence Corcoran

Michael Green Lisa Creger Danielle Dennhardt Kristin DiBlasio Jennifer Ditewig

Kristina Dolan Kathleen Doran Bridget Duffy Sara Ehrecke Luis Espinoza

Charles Ferring Nicole Frese Terrence Furlong Jeremy Gannon Nick Geary

Edward Gimbel Kevin Gluba Chad Greim Karen Haas Kim Haas

ophomore - IO I Above: Jerry Kelly shows his wild side at a football game . (Photo by T. Corcoran)

Below: Tony Holland gets ready for another day at Assumption . (Photo courtesy D. Dennhardt)

Above : Katie Thomsen , Mike Green, Charlie Ferring and Nick Schlichting smile during religion class . (Photo by T. Schmidt)

Above : John Shrader hangs out in gym class. (Photo by D. Dennhardt)

Michael Hagen Jill Harmsen Michael Hildestad Kathryn Hirstein

Ellen Hoeg Anthony Holland Matthew Hornbuckle Alisa Jestel

102 ~ Sophomores Julie Johnston Amy Jones Christopher Jurgens Melinda Karwath Gerald Kelly

Jennifer King Matthew Klein Sara Kloppenborg Joshua Krakos Joey Kremer

Gerald Kubatska Hamilton Kyles Tim Laake 0 0 Gwendolyn Lange photo photo Matthew Lazio available available

Jason Legg Katherine Levis Jacqueline Linz Aaron Manternach Laurie Manthey

Lisa McAllister Patrick McBride Grant McGuire Barbara Miller Christopher Miller

Erin Missel Erin Muenster Christian Murphy Chad Newton Bern O'Brien

ophom re ~ I 03 icense to Drive

Many sophomores are finally discovering the freedom of driving . Here's what they had to say about the best parts of being behind the wheel.

Marc VanSeveren - "I eat at Wendy's whenever I want! " Kim Haas - "People finally have no idea who my parents are." Sara Ehrecke - "Running over helpless animals! " Erin Missel - "Life in the fast lane is good!" Angie Schroeder and Sylvia Castel - "Free car washes at Trinity Lutheran! " Mike Creen - "Homecoming decorations! " Karen Haas - "No more embarrassing kisses from your parents as you get out of the car." Jackie Linz - "Not having to bug your parents for a ride anymore ; you can take off whenever you want." Chris Willis - "I can go to Hungry Hobo whenever I want! " Barb Miller - "It's a stimulating experience to pump up the volume on my country music and Steve Miller band tape. " Nick Boudreau - "You can drive whenever you want!" Matt Klein - "Skipping out to go to lunch on Thursdays ." Terry Corcoran - "Getting chased at 80 mph by old men."

Kathleen O'Brien Jacklyn Olson Joseph O'Neill Michael Orchard

Stacey Peeters Megan Pitz Grant Pohlmann Jason Pojar

Colin Powers Jessica Reed Christopher Robert Anna Roeder

I 04 - Sophomor e Sophomore

Christopher Rupe Nicholas Ruplinger Staci Savaiano Paul Scheibelhut Lindy Schlichting

Nick Schlichting Angela Schroeder No Photo Carly Schumacher Available William Schwind Timothy Scott

Ian Shaw John Shrader Rebecca Sievert Ryan Slattery Patrick Snell

Theodore Stephens Kelly Sunderbruch Katherine Thomsen Sarah Tobey Elizabeth Townsend

Christopher Tripp Marc VanSeveren Austin Veith Dane Wagner Shannon Wagner

Christopher Willis Adam Wolbers Alexander Wonio

oph m re - 105 Fearless Freshmen by Bridget Wolfe Assumption High School is a After a frantic first week , the whole new world for the freshmen class freshmen began to see the light. They of 1998. Bigger lockers , longer lunch threw out their school maps and copies lines, upperclassmen, and the worst part, of their schedules , and started to get into no recess. the swing of things. Now, if only they The adjustment from grade could find the elevator heading towards school to high school could send some the olympic sized pool. into severe shock, but the majority of the freshmen adjusted well. Below: Mr. Brainerd and Mr. Norton display how Fre hmen rough they can be on freshmen in gym class .

Below: The freshmen take a moment and show us their wild side .

Lena Allen Katy Anderson Mark Anglewicz Ryan Atkinson No Photo No Photo Kristina August Available Available

Lisa Balk Holly Ballou No Photo Jennifer Barrer Available Erica Barrett Ronald Barrett

Kathleen Bauer Rhonda Beckenbaugh No Photo Jeff Bennett Available Tony Bernhard Stefanie Bledsoe

I 06 - Fre hmen Fre hmen

Mark Bleuer No Photo Megan Booker Available Katherine Boyler Bryanna Brodell Cameron Brokel

Deandre Bryant Aaron Burnett Molly Burns Tricia Bushur Sarah Campana

Scott Canada Scott Carrington Amanda Christophersen Lee Claussen Kevin Collins

Andrew Colombari Emily Cooksey Michael Coyle Hilary Craig Heather Cummins

David Cutler Danielle Dahl Allison Dennhardt Vanessa Doerscher Joesph Dolan

Sean Donahue Adrianne Draude Brandon Drew Leia Droll Michael Dudley

Monica Edwards No Photo Michael Endresen Available Lanette Epps Michael Finnessy Christina Flach

Fre. hmen - I 07 What's the Worst Thing About Being A Freshinen ? by Brian Dudley "Getting beat by the seniors in gym class." - Neal O'Brien "Getting stuck behind a slow upperclassmen in the halls." - Sooter Robe rson "Having everybody cut in front of you in the lunch line." - Mike Kovach "Getting pushed around." - Steve Hintermeister "Not playing games at Brady Street Stadium." - Fred Peeters "Not being able to go to Homecoming." - Aaron Kurtz "Having a brother as a senior." - Kathy Reardon "Being called Doobie." - David Cutler "Being yelled 'freshmen' at." - Katy Anderson "Getting picked on by upperclassmen" - Nathan Lord

Right : Chasity Freeborn and Katy Anderson show their school spirit at the bonfire. Below : A group of freshmen take a rest at the John Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Chasity Freeborn Scott Gardner Ellen Gillam Jordan Gorsh Nicholas Gravert

Theandra Gray Chad Hale Elizabeth Halligan Benjamin Harris Cory Hams

Matthew Havlik Courtney Hawley Christopher Hilbert Steven Hintermeister Matthew Holland

IO - Freshmen Fre hmen

Jennifer Hopkins Ryan Howell Brian Hu1nker Elizabeth Hummel Sarah Hurta

Gustav Jakubsen Katherine Jansen Taylor Jarrin Molly Jobgen Stephanie Johnson

Kelly Kearney Jeremy Keller Jennifer Kelly Joseph Kendall Joshua Kenney

Anne Kerkhoven Matthew Kershner Chad Kiefer Daniel Kieu James Kindred

Susan Kirsch Laura Klauer Charlie Knight Michael Kovach Jessica Kroeger

Kristen Kubik Andrew Kuennen Aaron Kurtz Samantha Lade Bryant Langan

Russell Lawrence Nathan Lord Charles Lortz Michael Lovewell Kathryn Lucas

Fre hmen - 109 A Whole New World What i the bigge t difference between grade chool and AHS? by Bridget Wolfe "The lunch line is much longer." ...Charlie Knight "A wide variety of people." ...Tricia Bushur "No recess ." ...Tony Bernhard "Manual labor tor detention s." ... Matt Kershner "The teachers are a lot toughe r." ... Liz Halligan "Better looking girls.".. . Kevin Collins "Harder to get along with people ."... Jana Thomas "Being the total peons of the school. " ... Rosie Brodell "Having to take homework home."... Katie Macek "A greater number of people to pick on me."... Nick Gravert "I lose my lunch money more otten."... Samantha Lade

Right: Tim Matthys , Brian Willis and Nick Gravert show off their most serious styles.

Katie Macek Ryan Ma umber Mal) beth Maligie Tim Matthy Magdalena Miranda

Bryan M1tchell Carrie Moore Meghan M nier No Photo Michael Mollo Available Du un Murphy

Mi helle agle 1cholas eedham Kelly ewton rica i kerson Maggie ott n

110 ~ Fre hmen Fre hmen

Neal O'Brien Sarah O'Connell No Photo Liam O'Connor Available Donovan Pangburn Fred Peeters

Chad Peterson Jeremiah Pierce Joseph Pouliot Brian Prior Kathleen Reardon

Erin Richardson Tyler Roberson David Rogalski Lindsay Ryan Shaunette Ryan

Julianne Saxton Merideth Schneider Tracey Seng Jeffery Sidney Neil Simonton

Aaron Smith Margaret Smith Michelle Smith Anne Solis Mary Spa1ght

Vanessa Stanger Andy Stelk No Photo Rashaad Steward Available Sarah Sunderbruch Jana Thomas

Melissa Tigges Leah Trevor Robert Trevor Nicholas Urbain Jean Venaglia

Fre hmen - 111 Above : Matt Holland gets help on his Spanish homework from Bo Above: Christina Flach hits the books dunng study hall. Trevor. Below : Jessica Kroeger is in style for a band concert . Below : Sooter Roberson and Jana Thomas discover that studying can be fun

Dominique Vesey Ryan Voges Brynn Wagner Michael Walsh Patricia Ware

Christine Weaver David Weber Michelle Whittemore Ryan Willers Brian Willis

Krisltn Wright

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Table of Content *De tination Pg. 114 Unknown *I It Worth Pg. 115 It?! *Bet& Pg. 116- Wor t of '94 117 *World Pg. 118- Rewind 119 *Fa hion Pg. 120 Police * All Time Pg. 121 Bet & Quote Below: The Old Capitol on the U of I campus.

estination Unknown:A Little Advice on Choosing a College

by Aimee Schmidt You might want to take a parent along to When you think of senior year you help you sort out the confusion . think of parties , games and dances. But Because going to college involves the looming in the background is the investment of time and money it makes inevitable question , "What do you want sense to examine college factors to do after high school? " carefully. Consider such characteristics Whether your goal is to attend a state as cost, room and board , and distance university, community college , private from home. college , or if you're still undecided , you A college visit is a must. Looking over need to make some important decisions the campus , activities , athletics , about your future . Making that crucial intramurals and "Greek" life can effect SIX STEPS TO decision depends on the information you the choice you make. receive. You need to understand the But the real preparation begins long SIMPLIFY COLLEGE process for choosing a college . before senior year; keeping up grades , Talking to a counselor is the first step scoring high on standardized tests, PLANNING to finding a involvement in clubs, college . Receiving sports , and work Step 1 : Kno\\. yourself and your advice and 11 experience can reasons for attending college. information can ••• you need to make improve chances for Step 2: Consider college help you find a some important de­ acceptance to charncterh,tit:s. college that is right college . Step 3: List, compare. and visit for you. The path ahead is c1s1onsabout your co lleges. Visiting a "college an unchartered one, night" can help future." but with the right Step 4: pply for admis 1011 and you to narrow advice and informa­ observe deadli nes. down your choice . tion , it can be a Step 5: Develop a plan to finance College represen- successful one . your education. tatives can give Knowing a little bit Step 6: Re\-iew and fina li, e your you valuable insight on financial aid, about the road ahead can help. plans. career planning and other issues facing students . Courtesy of ACT

Where are you going to college?

"SCC baby!" " N1 prob ably." "I have no idea!" "Whereve r the finest Karly Th omp . on Mik e Froehlich Liz Heinrichs female are!" Sean Wh alen

114 - Mini Mag Drinking Drinking: Is It Survey

~Do you feel th1.:drinking age should be changed WorthIt? by Todd Ehrecke from 21 to I 8'! Drinking! Anymore this has become ally feels insecure and uses alcohol as a one of the biggest problems with teenage solution to deal with it. YES 57 % high school students. It seems as years When teenagers feel a certain sense pass by more and more students are ex­ of power, they don't realize that it is a NO 43% periencing the process of alcohol con­ false feeling. It is a false feeling and one sumption . Even though the drinking age that will wear off when the alcohol wears is twenty-one, it still doesn't stop minors off. from drinking. One of the biggest problems with teen­ Why has it become a need for teenag­ agers drinking is that they don't realize ~Do you feel that there is a ers to drink? Teenagers feel that they the affects of alcohol. Teenagers don't have more confidence in themselves become aware of the responsibilities that lot of peer pressure to when they drink. Alcohol has also made are put on them when they drink. If a dtink? it easier for teenagers to communicate teenager starts to drink at an early age with others. One more effect is that alco­ they are much more susceptible to ad­ hol seems to give a teenager a certain diction. Addiction is becoming a large YES 49% feeling of power, like nothing can stop problem with teenagers. them. Drinking is something that takes a lot NO 51% Teenagers really don't understand of responsibility and that is why they have what is actually happening to them when a drinking age of twenty-one. There is they think they feel so good. For instance, always one very important question you when someone feels like they have a lot can ask yourself if you feel the need to of confidence that is actually only a symp­ drink. IS IT WORTH IT? ~Do you have to drink to tom of the problem. The individual actu- have a good time? If you think you have problems now, you'll have more if you YES 19% drink . Keep your glass empty. NO 81%

~Do you think that drinking is a good way to solve problems?

YES 10% NO 90%

Mini Mag - 115 I,------I I I I WORLD REWIND I I I I These are the days ... I I ------~I

Above : Southeastern Floods - Tropical storm, Alberto , hit the South unloading more than 20 inches of rain, and caused flooding that killed over 30 people.

Top Right: Western Wildfires - Forest fires swept across more than a dozen states , blackening 3 million acres, and killing 14 firefighters in Colorado .

Bottom Right: Woodstock 1994 - In the summer several hundred thousand people gathered in Saugerties, NY for a weekend of peace, love, and music.

116 ~ Mini Mag Above : Middle East Peace Conference - After 46 years as enemies , Israel & Jordan made peace , and ended the threat of war between the Jewish state and its Arab neighbor.

Above : Baseball Strike -The 1994 baseball season was cut short for Below : O.J. Simpson -The trial of the century, the fans over the greediness of the players . The World Series was not played . O.J. was accused of brutally murdering his ex-wife , This had not occured since World War II. Nicole Brown & her friend Ronald Goldman . Below : Cuban Refugees - Fleeing the dictorial regime of Fidel Castro , refugees were refused entry to the U.S. & were detained at Guantanamo Bay.

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ini ag-117 BEST BEST BE T BEST BEST BE T BEST BEST BE T BE T BE T BE T BE T BEST BEST BEST BE T BEST BE T BEST BEST BE T

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T.V.SHOW ~ • • Music Group • - I 1. STARTREK • I • l.Star Trek • Generations I 1. Ace of Base 2. BEVERLYHILLS • I • • 2.Stargate I 2. All 4 One 3. POWER RANGERS • • I • I 3.Adam's Family I 3. Hole Values I I I I .. 1 .Turn The Beat SINGER 'J ..Jl s; H D 'f Around l.RICHARD MARX/ .B~ ~ H MARIAH CAREY 2 .. rvJ~ r j i£l JJ 2. I Saw The Sign 2.PRINCE/SHINAID t~fE:!J O'CONNER 3 .. .fLrJ~ :z 2 3.MICHAEL JACKSON/ ,-:;] H fJ GLORIA ESTEPHON

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Mini Mag- 121 Right: Our principal Mr. Thomas Sunderbruch works hard at his desk to help the school.

122 - Faculty Faculty

Above: Father Connolly gives mass in the chapel

Above: TheAHS band director Mr. Philgreen gives instructions to the marching band.

Above: Mrs. Scott has some fun during a science class .

Above : Deacon Ditew1gchats on the phone during school hours (Photo by Matt Kershner).

Faculty - 123 What Makes Them Tick? b Megan Pitz

o matter how long ome ituation . he helped it had not officially opened wa intere ted in working the umption office staff to coun el tud nt . Our a a , chool yet. Mi with a variety of people ha be n at umption, Deacon' Mi hi recalled, "I came uch a high chool tu­ two year or thirty- ix, job here involved a little here becau e the po ition dent , faculty and taff. th all enjoy it h re and bit of everything, like wa open and I needed a Si ter Carla wa the plan to tay. keeping re ord and job." She xplained, "I r gi trar and could al ' O be Deacon Ditewig ha tali tic to directing like my job becau e I een doing uch jobs a been al A umption for curriculum. In fact he i o ba ically keep bu y every attendance, phone an wer­ only two year , but in bu y he recall , "The fir t day and do lot of different ing, delivering me, age tho e few year he ha day of la t year went o thing . " She deal with and ju t about anything gained a lot of re pon ibili- fa t, I didn't even know it uch ta k a admitting el e that came her way. ti They include being wa o er!" Ditewig added tudent that com late, Looking back on her the ociate Principal to that all hi life he ha 1 uing early relea e , and year at A umption, Si ter Mr. underbruch, helping wanted to work in Catholic taking over when the nur e Carla recalled the be t run the cho 1, and a the education and umption 1 not here. Mi Michl excuse he heard from a name implie , Deacon gave him the opportunity call parent , an wers tudent. "A young boy Ditewig a i t with ma to do ju t that. Deacon phones and doe variou came in late becau e he He al o added , "I work Ditewig aid "It' n t how other job . But a familiar couldn't get his tie on right. with the Board of Educa­ long you have worked at a ight i to ee her typing He had to dre up for a tion. making ure their place but how much you away at ome important sport event and didn't policie are carried out." put into it." paper. know how to put on a tie." What you didn't know Mi Michl came to Si ter Carla Take came about Deacon i that in A umption in 1958 when to A umption becau e she

Mrs. Ann Bush Miss Catherine Enderle Mrs. Colleen Finch Mrs. Mary Kraxner

Sr. Louise Levandowski Miss Mary Michl Sr. Ruthella White Mrs. Trish Zinger

124 - Faculty Wild Changes to New Places Although most of us hate going to the library, the tedious job of research is now fun and easy thanks to our new media specialist, Mr. Tim O'Shaughnessy. Since being acquired by Assumption the man known as "Mr. o• has brought lnfotrac , on a trial bases, and is working on bringing Internet Access, which Below: Mr. O'Shaughnessy is happy allows people to communicate through computers. Internet can communicate to help anyone who comes into the li­ with people worldwide within thirty seconds. This will allow students to talk to brary. other students and participate in science activities . He has also brought a magazine abstract summary which gives a summary of, as well as the full text version of thousands of magazine articles . In Mr. O'Shaughnessy's first year he has made major improvements in the Assumption library. He has "weeded out" over five thousand volumes of books and bought new material that is appropriate to curriculum. In the spring of 1995 expansion for electronic education will be started at the west end of the library towards Mr. Jonas' room, E-1. At the other end of the library, expan­ sion for computers and storage will be made for the library.

Above: Sr Carla watches another student come in late to the front office .

Mrs. Ellen Bassler Mrs. Barbara Cecil Rev. Paul Connolly Rev. William Ditewig Ms. Janice Melvin

Mr. Thomas Mooney Mr. Thomas Sunderbruch Sr. Carla Takes Mrs. Catherine Tucker Mr. Timothy O'Shaughnessy

a ult - 1-5 More Than The Numbe rs by Matt Kershner The teachers of math are love Assumption especially Mr. Laake should also Mrs. Howard, Mr. Lawler, Mrs. the students ," said Mrs . know a lot about Assumption Neill and Mr. Wolfe. The busi­ Howard he has been here for 21 years. ness teachers Mr. Wolfe, Mr. Miss O' Conner on the He teaches business . He Laake and Mrs. Volz. They other hand should know a lot teaches juniors, seniors and have all been with Assumption about Assumption and the a class of freshmen and for many years and have had students. She has been here sophmores. He likes teach­ experience with Assumption for 28 years. She teaches ing business because he likes and the students. math also . She teaches to introduce business into stu­ Mrs. Howard has been here freshmen and sophmores . dents' lives. On his first day for 14 years and she knows a She likes to teach because one of his classes kept talk­ lot about math. She likes to there is something new ev­ ing so he told them to shut up teach math so she can see stu­ ery day. On her first year and get their books out to read dents grow and to know their there was a boy side and a some pages . When he sat math. She teaches girl side and she was lost and down the chair fell back with sophmores, juniors and se­ always late for her classes. him in it and his whole class niors. On her first day she kept "I like Assumption a lot," said laughed at him. running out of things to say. "I Mrs.O' Conner.

Above: Mr. Laake is grading papers during his planning period .

Right: Mr. Wolfe gives thumbs up to his class for doing a good job on their papers .

Mrs. Georgia Howard Mr. Gary Laake Mr. Thomas Lawler Miss Maureen O' Conner

Mr. David Wolfe Mrs. Kay Volz

126 - Faculty ExperimentalThings by Matt Kershner This year the science teach­ He taught four sections of She taught three sections puters which are IBM clones. ers had a crazy first quarter the chemistry and two sections of of physical science and three There are twenty computers in reasonis that S-wing where the physical science . His first time sections of biology. When she her classroom . The programs science rooms was under con­ here as a teacher the fire bell first started , all her classes she taught were Microsoft struction. Therefore, the teach­ rang and he didn't know when were quiet and now they are Works and Basic Program­ ers had to use rooms that were he should go back into the all noisy. ming. not being used for the year . school . Mrs. Neill is a computer Therewere some new science Mrs. Scott just started her teacher and an algebra teachers this year and they first year at Assumption . She teacher. She has taught com­ were Mrs . Scott and Mr . used to substitute teach for two puters for three years . She Hudson. years. She chose this school chose Assumption because it Mr. Hudson just started one because it had a positive repu­ was a smaller school and had full year of teaching. He chose tation for academics and ath­ a better living environment. Assumption because he had letics. "It has a helpful and She taught freshmen , sopho­ heardof its good reputation for friendly staff the students are mores , juniors and seniors . the students and the teachers . great," said Mrs. Scott. She taught on Canon com-

Above : Mr. Hudson is writing his plans for his next class on his free time.

Left: Mrs. Scott and Karen Gallagher our watch ing volley­ ball highlights of their game .

Mr. James Hollenbeck Mr. Andrew Hudson Mrs. Renne Lietz Mrs. Tammy Scott Mrs. Susan Neill

Fa ult - 127 ASSUMPTION TAKES AN ESCAPADE by Megan Pitz Assumpt ion 's retreat dents to see adults who ing him eating crackers . dents like most about his th is year was a big success have made a faith commit­ Mr. Simpson , a graduate teaching is when they play for everyone because it ment and are actively in­ of Assumption in 1982 , has games in class . He admits gave students a chance to volved in ministry ." been teaching World Civili­ he enjoys it also . The stu­ form long lasting relation­ Besides having retreats , zations and World Cultures dents have chalkboard ships with others . It also Mr . Steimle says the "In­ at Assumption for two races and play Global Pur­ gave people a chance to get sights " program is really years . Mr. Simpson is very suit. Also , students dis­ to know each other better starting to take form this familiar with the Assumption cover different countr ies' and have fun together . year with more hands on scene and says he has a lot cultures by giving travel re­ But none of this would work with those in need . of good memories. He also ports in World Culture s have been possible without This leads to an even bet­ enjoys working with some of class. Mr. Steimle , who organized ter learning experience with the people who taught him Mr. Simpson commen ts the retreats . Father students . Mr. Steimle likes not long ago . on the cafeteria food , "I love Connolly and Mrs. Edison his job and says he finds Although Mr. Simpson the burritos and the baked were also there to make the teaching to be a real chal­ says he had been originally chicken ." retreats a success . lenge , because its about pursuing a career as an Mr. Simpson and his Mr. Steimle is a religion motivating people and hav­ electronic technician , he most memorable moment at teacher at Assumption who ing a commitment to people knew teaching was "inevi ­ Assumption : "When I first was involved with the fresh­ who can make a difference table ." He quotes , "I knew walked into the school as a men , sophomore , junior and in the world . it was inevitable that I be­ teacher , I noticed the smell senior retreats . Mr. Steimle says the come a teacher , because was exactly the same as Mr. Steimle likes having weirdest thing that has ever both my parents were when I graduated 11 years the retreats because he happened to him at As­ teachers and my sister is ago ." says , "The retreats are a sumption was watching a too." good opportunity for stu- video of Jeff Notton imitat- He says what the stu-

Reverend Paul Connolly Mrs. Mary Jo Edison Mr. Mark Kaczmarek Mr. James Murphy

Mrs. Patricia Neuberger Mr. David Simpson Mr. Chad Steimle

128 - Faculty MORE THAN WORDS by Megan Pitz

Mr. McFerren was in his first where , but Mr. McFerren the play , sports , volleyball­ feels comfortable . year of teaching at Assump­ chose Assumption because there's a lot of good things But what are Mrs. Day's tion. Being new to the school, he's Catholic and likes our around here." classes like? Mrs. Day does a Mr. McFerren admitted he had message. He said, "The par­ "One of the strangest , best lot of things such as large some funny experiences . He ents and the kids care where things was finding out that I group discussions , and "hope­ recalled the time he got his they 're going in life . That agreed with the principal and fully a lot of interaction and dis­ cycle days mixed up and for­ makes it enjoyable. " assistant principal on about covery going on." got to go to his study. "You'd think that 's what everything ," said Mr. Mrs. Day can be found at But Mr. McFerren said his makes Assumption different , McFerren. the many sports and activities funniestexperiences are when but its also the friendliness , One good thing that's been she attends here. Mrs. Day kids are always trying to wea­ concern for others, a sense of at Assumption is Mrs . Day. likes any event with students, sel their way out of something direction, and loyalty," he also Mrs. Day said that what she but is a real fan of plays and or have some excuse for do­ said. enjoys most about working sports. ing something they shouldn't If you're planning to take here are the students and other What kinds of student does be doing. one of McFerren's classes, you faculty. " Everything is friendly Mrs. Day like? She says, "I like He said he likes all kinds of can expect a lot of writing, dis­ and helpful. At Assumption a few of every kind with vari­ students. He said, "I need all cussion , and sometimes there's a real caring about the ous levels of intelligence ; kindsof students or else it gets chaos. He likes a combination individual." those who want to learn." boring. I like a mix." of lecture and discussion , so Mrs. Day said she chose He likes the students here you won't be just sitting there to work here because she has and everyone else , but also and listening the whole time. always liked small schools and said, "I just enjoy teaching ." His comments on the a Catholic environment. Ev­ He could have taught any- events here: "I like everything- eryone is friendly here, she

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Mrs. Lynn Day Miss Kimberly Frantz Mr. Les Jonas Miss Connie King

Mr. Clark McFerren Mrs. Ruth McMillin

Paculty - 129 GREAT TIMES IN FINE ARTS by Matt Kershner This year the Fine Arts de­ There were 32 band mem­ ball of clay and was going to partment has been busy with bers this year. Mr. Philgreen throw it at the wall , but Mr. a lot of things like programs, loves teaching band because Dobbs walked through the marching band, and lots of art it is fun to watch the band door and intercepted the throw projects. members play songs that they right in the forehead . Mr. Philgreen has been have never played before. He Mr. Dobbs taught a mix of teaching band for 11 years. He taught all kinds of music to his classes of freshmen , sopho­ chose Assumption because he band members and they mores, juniors and seniors. wanted to start a band pro­ marched at least 1O times this The art projects they did for gram from scratch and he en­ year. ceramics class were throwing joys a challenge. Mr. Dobbs has been a pottery on the wheel , building "The strangest thing that teacher for 8 years. He chose a ceramic meal, and building happened to me was being Assumption because he heard a sculpture of a famous per­ sent to the front office to get a about the great students and son. In Studio Art class the message to go to a room that teachers here. The strangest projects are landscape draw­ Above: Scott Carrington rehearses on the football field for marching did not exist," said Mr. thing that happened to him ings, print making and com­ band. Philgreen. was when Cory Hintze had a puter art.

Above : The choir fine tunes thier porformance .

Right : Bridget Duffy, Barb Miller, and Jennifer Barnett "sing their hearts out" during choir practice.

Mr. John Dobbs Mr. James Logue Mr. Mark Philgreen Mrs. Betty Stratman

130 ~ Faculty • w 1 1 d C 1 a s s e s

Some people like English and some like History. Without physical education, however, some would never make it through the day. Without a doubt everyone loves physical education with Mr. Wade King, Mr. Randy Norton, and Mr. James Brainerd. When asked about what game the coaches and students loved most, Mr. Norton said, "Most students like badminton , well once they learn the rules and skill the Below: Mike O'Brien shows his stun­ ning volleyball ability in gym class . game takes to play." Other students said they liked floor hockey or the classic (photo by Terry Corcoran) matchups in matball. In any free period just turn your head and there he is. During a lunch perio watching over the lines is Mr. Bill Langan. Mr. Langan, Assumption 's Para Professional , is not only the soccer J.V. coach, but also a free period and stud hall monitor.

Left: Mr. Norton watches game films during free time

Mr. Wade King

PHOTO Mr. James Brainerd NOT Mr. Randy Norton AVAILABLE Mr. William Langan

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d. - 147 To: Bridget From : Over Twenty Years of Wolf es at Assumption 1974-1995

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14 - d. TALEI HA, E A LITTLE CONGRATULA ­ GIRL,Y HAD TION S, YOUR IDE WAY OF TERESA DO G 11-IIN . YOUR FREESPIRIT FROM PRE­ IS STILLSO MUCH SCHOOL A PART OF WHO YOU ARE AND JlJSf . GRADUATE TO OFTHE HIGH REASO WE'RESO PROUD OF YOU!' SCHOOL WELOVEYOU­ MOM,D D,G A, GRADUATE! TINA, DINA, TO I WEARE SO KELSEY, AND KERRI! VERY PROUD OFYOU!! LOVE, MOM,DAD, LAURA,AND SARAH

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d - 149 To our beautiful little Oh-My-God! Can you daughter, believe it? We're very proud of what You made it! you ha,•e done, and all )Oll Congratulation hm·e become. Love you, May all your dreams come Mom, Dad, true! & J rdan Lo1·e forel'er, Mom & Dad

Wlie1l"ha, ·e all the years gone? Congratulation Beth Congratulariom,Kelli! We lm·e Tony, you and wish you the be t in To our weet years to come. angel. God Love, Mom, Dad, & Ryan ble .. y u. Judge your success by the Much lo e, Mom. Dad. degree that you're enjoying Paul. Mark, Kate, Peter, Mauhew peace, health, and love. Love, Mom Qf:!.Q,9.f.~tJ.!..~Ht.iRn.~, & Dad Duffy, And , Jerem y, Andrew , Mike , ( & Ben too!) Brothers My how ou 've grown. We 're o & proud of you!! Sisters Love, Your Mom

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d - 15 I Charles J. "Charlie" Ferring, n 15, died Sunday Feb­ ruary 12, 1995 in an automobile accident. Charlie was a .._ born April 15,1979. m He was the son of Paul and Jeanne I ~ Ferring. e Charlie was a sophomore at Assump­ m tion High School. He has many friends that will miss him and 0 remember him. r y

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o fear will he encounter He'll have someone to depend on For a better place he will be; helping hand i there to lend place where the ick are healed For the Father hall be watching And where the blind e e can see. nd in the hea en, he'll ha ea friend.

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I 4 Chad C. Newton, I 16, died March 20, 1995 at home. Chad was born n October 21, 1978. He was the son of Bob Newton and Connie Newton, and brother of Kelly Newton. m Chad was a sophomore at Asswnp­ e tion High School. His life touched many students, and m he will be greatly misssed. 0 r y

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I loved my friend. He went away from me. There's nothing more to say. The poem ends, Soft as it began-- I loved my friend. --Langston Photos courtesy Hughes the Newton family

155 INDEX

Seniors Left : Jeremy Dye and Dan Reardon serve up some spaghetti while 'Buckethead" lurks in the • • • • • • • • • background . Bain, Kari 14, 15, 17, 25, 5 , 4 Bauer, Kri tine 44, 84 O'Brien, Patrick 5, 16, 42, 89 Bennett, Jay 7 , 79, 84, 93 Peeters, Vanee a 11, 92, 93 Bou tott, Lori 13, Prior, Kevin 21, 3 , 53, 9, 93 Bradley, Anthon , 11, 12, 14, 2 , 42, 69, 92 Pu nte, Andrew 13,25, 42, 43, 89 Burlingame, Brian 32, 33, 84 Reardon, Daniel 90 Collin , nthony 11, 16, 51, 84,92, 93 Reid, Ryan 34, 90, 93 Conner, arah 10, 11, 4, 6, 92, 153 Riley, Meghan 6, , 10,12, 44, 53, 90, 92, 93 Conro , Duffy , 2 , 50, 51, 5, 92, 92, 153 Ru sell, Michael 90, 93 Coyle, Dawn Ryan, Jennifer 6, 10,23, 75, 84,90, 92, 93 Craig, ndrew 11, 16, 51, 5 Ryder, Jame , 2 , 43, 51, 69, 90, 92 Cutler, Brian 5 Sa oie, Benjamin 90 Dahl, Andrea 32, 33, 5 chmidt, Aimee 44, 75, 90, 92, 93 Deever , arah 5 Schmidt, Tawny 15, 17, 23, 24, 44, 84,90, 93 Dehm r , orah 21, 34, , 5, 92, 93 Kurtz, Marcu 17, 19, 51, 69, 79, 87, 92, 93 chrad, David 90 Dolan, Carrie 10,15, 16, 25, 57, 76, 5 LaScala, Chri tina 15, rrurier, Ka thle 90 Dri coll, Benjamin 14, 21, 2 , 42, 5, 92, 113 Leddin, atalie 12, , 93 Sierra, Elena 13, 14, 15, 17, 90 Duax, Kevin 10,16, 51, 5, 92 Luchtel, Steven , 93 Smeaton, Melis a , 10,24, 6, O, 92, 93, 120 Dudley, Brian 14, 16, 22, 44, 5, 92, 113, 120 Lukavsky, Jer my 42, 7 , 79, 8, 92, 93, 113 mith,Jam 13,90 Duffy, Benjamin 13, 5 Lukovicz, Jacob 16, 8 Smyth, Kevin 69, 90 Dye, Jeremy , 23, 50, 51, 5, 92, 93 Lynn, Adrian 50, 51, 88, 153 Stoltz, Gregory 16, 90 Edelen, Hilary 32, 33, 5, 153 Macek, Erin 75, 88, 92, 93 Sunderbruch, Ryan 16, 51, 69, 91, 92, 93, 113 Ehler , Anthon 5, 92 Manley,) ica 15,24,32,33,4-1, ,92,93 Tamayo, Taleigha 5, 15, 42, 44, -1,91, 92, 93 Ehrecke, Todd 22, 44, 51, 86,92 Manternach,Meli a 89 Tavares, David 91 Erp , Andrew 2 , 51 McCauley, Jo eph 89 Thomp on, Karly 6, 8, 10, 14, 24, 51, 91, 114 Ew n, Jo hua 16, 25, 6 McDonnell, Matthew 9, 92, 93 Thomsen, Martin 91 Field, arah 13, 44, 6, 92, 153 Moor , Ryan 17, 34, 38, 9, 92, 93 Tree ,Julie 5, 13, 15, 17,25,2 ,91,92,93 Fitzpatrick, Erin 10,35, 42, 75, 6, 92, 93 Morgart,Joel 13,25,44, 9,92 Tummeyer, Dennis 91, 92, 93 Fro hlich, Michael 15, 44, 50, 51, 6, 114 M uen t r, Renate 34, 9 Turpin, Michael 11, 51, 91, 93 Gallagher, Karen 15, 84, 6, 92, 127 Myer , Robert 16, 9, 93 Vatroubek, Jeffr y 25, 2 , 31, 91 Garcia, Cristina 6, 153 elson, Gina 13, 9, 92 Westerfield, Saterica 91 Gardner, Dawn 57, 76, 4, 6, 92, 93 elson, Scot 89, 93 Whalen, Sean , 14, 15, 28, 42, 69, 91, 92, 113 Gille pie, Arthur 32, 33, 6, 92, 120, 153 olan, Sheila 21, 34, 42, 89 Whittemore, athaniel 5, 12, 14, 91 Gimbel, Margaret 43, 7, 93 orri , Chri 91 Wil on, Brenda 43, 91, 93, 153 Gizzarelli, Erika 44, 75, 7, 92, 93, 120 orton, Mark 8, 21, 5 , 79, 9, 92, 113 Wohlers, Ju tin 11, 28, 51, 79, 91 Guerr ro, Paulette 16, 87, 92 otton, Jeffrey 50, 89, 92, 93 Wolber , Joshua 91 Hamme , Lindsay 5, 10,14, 18, 28, 87, 92 O'Brien, Micha l 28, 9, 92, 93 Wolfe, Bridg t 15, 24, 44, 91, 92, 93 Ha man, Paul 87 Right: Tawny Ha on, Rebecca 7 Schmidt, Lon Heinrich , Elizab th 17, 44, 7, 93, 153 Hintze and Matt Hintz , Lori , 10,23, 44, 7, 92, 93, 114 Gravert enjoy the Hittner, Christopher 14, 2 , 35, 7, 153 spaghetti supper. Hughe , Cynthia 34, 3 , 42, 43, 72, 7, 93 Jan n, Elizabeth 13, 15, 24, 31, 34, 44, 57, 7 Jantzi, Kelli 42, 75, 4, 7, 92, 93 Jobgen, Benjamin 10,13, 25, 42, 69, 7, 93 Kane, Meli a 10,15, 17, 25, 34, 72, 87, 93 Klauer, Teresa 16, 57, 7

156 - Index Left: Teresa Burns and Eric Anderson Juniors take notes in class . • • • • • • • • •

Alli on, Tony 94 Ander on, Eric 51, 69, 94 Andreola, Reb cca 94 Argo, John 51, 7 , 94 Bedford, Joseph 42, 51, 69, 94, 96, 99 Bleuer, Elizab th 25, 29, 75, 76, 94, 96 Bow r, Daniel 7 , 94 Burn , Tere a 25, 94 Bu hur, Victoria 94, 96 Carrillo, Jason 94 Carroll, B.J. 94 Cebuhar, Kathy 94 Conard, Jennifer 29, 95 Conrad, ichole 35, 95 Cook ey, Sarah 95 Logan, Andrew 96 Stoltz, Anne 96, 98 Cor iglia, Michael 29, 69, 94, 95, 96 Lopez, Ju tin 40, 69, 96 Stuart, Andrew 51, 69, 96, 99 Cummins, Mary 95 Lynn, eil 51, 96 Sunderbruch, ichola 51, 69, 96, 9 DeJulius, Christin 56, 57, 95 Mahoney, Michael 51, 6 , 69, 7 , 96 T11omas,Jolene 13,25,27,75,76,96,9 D 75, 95 nny, Erin Matkovich, Amy 34, 96 Trees, Kathleen 9 Dolan, Ryan 68, 69, 95 McB e, Michael 96 Urn t, aris a 5, 75, 76, 77, 9 Doonan, J remy 95 McD rmott, Luca 34, 3 , 96 Van cker, Jame 51, 9 Doty, Je e 95 McDonald, Alicia 32, 33, 96, 97 Vance, Michl 9 Dressler, Kelly 95 McGarth, Victoria 96, 97 Venaglia, Ann 29, 9 Faulkner, Kelley 95 McLaughlin, Robert 42, 43, 96, 97 Verre, De tiny 94, 9 Ferguson, Gordon 95, 96 Megraw, Jeffrey 20, 28, 51, 78, 96, 97, 99 Wagner, Paige 5, 98 Forbe , Matthew 50, 79, 95 Mueller, Megan 96, 97 Wehr, Mich He 40, 94, 9 Ford, Shelley 95 Muen ter, Katy 24, 96, 97 Weiland, John 40, 51, 99 Fout , Kathleen 3 , 95, 99 olan, Kelly 5, 14, 96 Wenzel, Je ica 32, 33, 99 Gleich, Elizabeth 95 O'Brien, Kelly 38, 40, 97 White, ickolas 99 Gravert, Matt 51, 69, 94, 95, 96 O' eill, Timothy 2 , 51, 69, 79, 97 Whitney, Eric 79, 99 Gusse, Renata 57, 95 Ott, Buffy 75, 96, 97 Wirtz, Marshall 51, 69, 99 Hamme , Tricia 95, 96 0 endine, John , 21, 51, 97, 9 Wonio, Kirk 69, 99 Harri , DeAndre 95 P r z, Ramiro 34, 40, 97 Wright, Timothy 99 Havlik, Eile n 53, 95 Poorman, Kathryn 19, 34, 3 , 97 Zarazin ki, Daniel 51, 69, 99 Hawley, Jo hua 95 Purcell, J a on 97 Zarazin ki, Dougla 99 Henning, Matthew 95 Ramirez, Dominic 97 Hentge , Heather 11, 95, 96 Reiland, Jeremy 54, 55, 97 Heuermann, Michael 43, 95 Reiland, icholas 55, 97 12, 14, 22, 29, 76, 95, 96 Hughe , Rebecca Ryder, Ja on 55, 97 Humm 1, Robert 51 chneider, Elizabeth 97 Hurta, Rebecca 32, 33, 95, 99 chwartzhoff, Ja on 97 Irm n, Elizabeth 27, 76, 77, 95 ch wind, John 20, 54, 55, 97 John on, Mary 22, 95, 99 amer, Kathleen 97 Kelly, Jaime 14, 25, 29, 95 Sherman, Valerie 97 Klemme, Michael 51, 69, 95 Sho maker, Matthew 7, 79, 97 Korthau , Drew 51, 95, 99 Shuman, David 97 Koupal, Kimberly 75, 96 Smith, Jared 29, 51, 7 , 97 Kraus, a than 40, 96 n der, Andr w 52, 97 Kro ger, Shaun 34, 3 , 40, 51, 6 , 69, 96 pinner, J ffrey 51, 97 96 Kuraiti , Kri tina tanger, Derek 97 Leidenfro t, Erik 96 telk, Charle 29, 54, 97

Above: Becky Andreola and Nichole Conrad pose in class for a quick picture.

Index - I 7 Right: Jen­ nifer Ditew1g Sophomor es and Aaron Manternach ••••••••••••••• and Jennifer Barnett par­ rguello, Patrick 49, 100 ticipate in group discus­ Ballou, ate 49, 100 sion in En­ Barker, hannon 100 glish class . Barnes, Patrick 55, 61, 100 Barn tt, Jennifer 34, 100 Barry, arguerit 100 Bitterman, Jo eph 21, 51, 61, 7 , 100 Bled o , Br an 49, 100 Bli , K Uy 34, 101 Hagen, Michael 102 Muen ter, Erin 101 Blough, Greg 61, 7 , 101 Harm n, Jill 5 , 77, 102 Murph , Chri toph r 55, 78, 103 Boudr au, ichola 49, 61, 101, 104 Hilde tad, Michael 102 ewton, Chad 103 Brenner, L lie 34, 35, 101 Hir tein, Kathryn 34, 102 O'Brien, Bernard 24, 49, 60, 61, 78, 103 Brigg , Adam 101 Hoeg, Ellen 25, 29, 77, 102 O'Brien, Kathleen 104 Brown on, eli a 101 Holland, Anth ny 49, 61, 102 O' ill, Jo eph 104 Bruno, Rachel 101 Hornbuckle, atthew 102 01 on, Jack 1n 104 Bu h, Patrick 29, 49, 101 Je tel, Ali a 34, 77, 102 Orchard, Micha I 21, 61, 7 , 104 Cam r n, Todd 49, 101 John ton, Julie 34, 103 P t r , tacey 4, 10-1 Campb 11,Jo ph 49, 101 Jones, Amy 3-1,103 Pitz, Megan 44, 104 Ca tel, ylvia 25, 101, 104 Jurgen , hri top her 32, 33, 103 P hlmann, Grant 24, 51, 10-1 Cloke, Tamera 34, 101 Karwath, Melinda 103 Pojar, Ja on 32, 33, 10-l Collin , dam 101 Kell , G raid 20, 24, 29, 3 , 61, 7 , 102 Pow r , olin 10-l Corcoran, Terence 44, 55, 60, 101, 104 King, Jennifer 52, 103 Re d, Je ica 5 , 104 Cre n, Michael 101, 102, 104 Klein, Matth w 27, 55, 7 , 61, 103, 104 Rob rt, Chri toph r 104 Creger, Li a 101 Kloppenb rg, ara 103 Roeder, Anna 32, 33, 40, 104 D nnhardt, Daniell 44, 101 Krako , Jo hua 32, 33, 49, 7 , 103 Rup , Chri topher 105 DiBla io, Kri tin 77, 101 Kremer, Jo y 32, 33, 103 Ruplinger, icholas 21, 105 Ditewig, Jennifer 101 Kubatska, G rald -19, 103 avaiano, taci 105 Dolan, Kri tina 34, 101 Kyles, Hamilton 32, 33, 103 Scheib lhut, Paul 32, 33, 49, 105 D ran, Kathleen 101 Laake, Tim 103 chlichting, Lind 25, 105 Duffy, Bridget 23, 34, 5 , 76, 101 Lange, Gwendolyn 103 chlichting, ick 21, 49, 7 , 102, 105 Ehr eke, ara 77, 101, 104 Lazio, Matth w 49, 61, 103 Schro der, Angela 25, 35, 77, 104, 105 E pinoza, Lui 101 L gg, Ja on 103 humacher, Carl 105 Ferring, Charles 49, 101, 102, 15-1 Levi , Katherine 34, 103 chwind, William 55, 105 Fr , icol 4, 11, 101 Linz, Jacquelin 77, 103, 10-1 ott, Timothy 105 Furlong, Terrence 40, 49, 101, 102 Manternach, Aaron 49, 61, 78, 103 haw, Ian 105 Gannon, Jeremy 4 , 101 Manth y, Lauri 77, 103 hrad r, John 49, 61, 102, 105 Geary, ick 49, 7 , 101 McAlli ter, Li a 103 i vert, Rebecca 32, 33, 105 Gimb l, Edward 101 cBride, Patrick 21, 24, 61, 103 latter , Ryan 7 , 105 Gluba, Kevin 27, 61, 101 McGuire, rant 52, 103 nell, Patrick 105 Gr im, had 101 Miller, Barbara 29, 34, 5 , 102, 103, 104 tephen , Th odor 34, 38, 105 Haa , Karen 104 Miller, Chri tian 49, 7 , 103 underbruch, Kelly 25, 29, 34, 77, 105 Haas, Kim 32, 33, 104 Mi el, Erin 20, 25, 29, 76, 103, 104 Thom n, Katherine 102, 105 Tobey, arah 32, 3, 34, 40, 105 Right: Sophomores Town nd, Elizab th 24, 34, 72, 105 listen intently to a Tripp, hri topher 40, 105 guest speaker in sceince class. VanSeveren, Marc 32, 33, 104, 105 Veith, u tin 105 Wagn r, Dane 29, 105 Wagn r, hannon 20, 105 Willi , Chri toph r 51, 104, 105 Wolb r , Adam 49, 105 Wonio, Alexander 61, 7 , 105

15 - Index Freshmen •••••••••••• Allen, Lena 34, 106 Gray, Theandra 65, 10 Murphy, Du tin 4 , 60, 110 nder on, Katy 106, 10 Hale, had 108 agl , Michelle 77, 110 Augu t, Kri tina 35, 106 Halligan, lizab th 108 e dham, ichola 110 Balk, Li a 106 Harri , Ben 48, 10 ewton, Kelly 110 Ballou, Holl 77, 106 Harri , Cory 48, 108 icker on, Erica 110 Barrer, Jennifer 65, 106 Havlik, Matthew 48, 10 otton, Margaret 24, 110 Barrett, Erica 106 Hawley, Courtney 10 O'Brien, eal 48, 60, 111 Barr tt, R n 48, 106 Hilbert, hri 10 O'Connell, Sarah 29, 65, 111 Bau r, Ka thl n 22, 106 Hintermei ter, Steve 4 , 10 Pangburn, D no an 111 B nn tt, J ff 60, 7 , 106 Ho nig, Daniel 32, 33, 10 Peet r , Fr d 4 , 60, 111 B mhard, Anthony 60, 78, 106 Holland, Matthew 48, 108, 112 Peter en, Chad 111 Bled o , Stephani 65, 106 Hopkin , Jennifer 109 Pierce, Jeremy 52, 60, 111 Bl u r, Mark 4 , 107 Howell, Ryan 48, 109 Pouliot, Jo eph 111 Booker, M gan 107 Huinker, Brian 109 Prior, Brian 60, 61, 111 B yler, Kath rine 65, 107 Hummel, Elizabeth 24, 109 Reardon, Kathy 65, 111 Brodell, Ro i 29, 77, 107 Hurto, arah 32, 33, 109 Richard n, Erin 111 Bryant, Deandre 48, 107 Jakub on, Gus 4 , 109 Rober on, Sooter 32, 33, 4 , 111 Burn tt, Aaron 32, 33, 48, 107 Jansen, Katherine 24, 109 Rogal ki, David 27, 48, 111 Burns, Molly 24, 65, 107 Jarrin, Taylor 65, 109 Ryan, Lind ay 29, 65, 111 Bu hur, Tricia 107 Job gen, Moll 109 axton, Julianne 32, 33, 111 ampana, arah 107 John on, t phanie 109 chn id r, M rid th 111 anada, cott 32, 33, 35, 48, 60, 7 , 107 K arney, Kelly 78, 109 ng, Tracy 111 Carrington, Scott 32, 33, 107 Keller, Jer my 109 Sidney, Jeff 111 Chri topher en, Amanda 34, 107 Kelly, Jennifer 29, 59, 65, 109 imonton, il 111 Clau sen, Le 40, 107 Kendall, Jo eph 109 Smith, Aaron 111 ollin , Kevin 4 , 69, 107 Kerkhoven, Anne 4, 24, 109 mith, Margar t 34, 111 olombari, Andr w 55, 60, 107 Ker hner, Matthew 44, 109 mith, Michell 111 o ksey, mil y 107 Kiefer, had 109 oli , Anne 29, 32, 33, 42, 77, 111 Coyle, Michael 107 Kindred, James 109 paight, Mary 111 raig, Hilary 24, 107 Kir ch, usan 109 telk, Andy 4 , 111 ummins, Heather 107 Klauer, Laura 109 teward, Ra had 69, 111 utl r, David 4 , 107 Knight, Charlie 60, 109 underbruch, arah 111 Dahl, Dani lie 32, 33, 3 , 107 Kovach, Michael 48, 109 Thoma , Jana 111, 112 D nnhardt, Alli on 107 Kroeger, Je ica 29, 32, 34, 42, 77, 109 Tigges, M Ii a 65, 111 Do r cher, ane a 107 Kubik, Kri ten 52, 53, 109 Trevor, Leah 111 Dolan, Jo eph 107 Kuennen,Andy 32,33, 109 Trevor, Robert 111, 112 Donahu ,Sean 60,107 Kurtz, aron 109 Urbain, ichoa 4 , 111 Draud , Adrienn 107 Lad, amantha 109 Van r n, Rachel 111 Dr w, Brandon 4 , 60, 107 Langan, Bryant 109 Venaglia, J an 4, 29, 77, 111 Droll, Leia 107 Lawrence, Ru 109 Ve ey, Dominque 32, 3 , 34, 112 Dudl y, Micha I 60, 7 , 107 Lord, a than 4 , 69, 109 Voge , Ryan 112 Endr en, Micha I 34, 60, 61, 107 Lovewell, Michael 3 , 109 Wagner, Br nn 24, 59, 65, 112 Epp , Lanette 107 Luca , Katie 34, 65, 109 Wal h, Michael 60, 112 Finn , Mik 107 Macek, Kati 110 War , Tri ha 112 Flach, hri tine 107, 112 Macumb r, Ryan 110 Wea\' r, hri tine 112 Fr ebom, Cha ity 10 Maligi , Marybeth 110 W ber, Da\id 112 Gardn r, Scott 4 , 10 Matthy , Timothy 7 , 110 Whittemore, Michelle 65, 112 G org , arr 2, 33, 108 Miranda, Magdalena 32, 33, 110 Willer , Ryan 60, 7 , 112 Gillam, Ell n 32, 3, 10 Mitchell, Br an 4 , 110 Willi , Brian 112 Gor h, Jordan 4 , 10 Mortier, M ghan 110 Wright, Kri tin 65, 112 ra rt, ichola 69, 10 Motto, Micha I 60, 110 Accolade Staff

Editors-in-chief Joel Margart, Aimee Schmidt

Section Editors

Opening & Activities Lori Hintze, Beth Jansen, Taleigha Tamayo

Organizations Erika Gizzarelli, Jessica Manley, Kristy Bauer

Sports Meghan Riley, Mike Froehlich, Terry Corcoran

Students Tawny Schmidt, Bridget Wolfe, Danielle Dennhardt, Brian Dudley

Mini Mag Aimee Schmidt, Todd Ehrecke

Faculty Megan Pitz, Matt Kershner

Advertisements Liz Heinrichs, Sarah Field

Photographer Mike Klemme

Adviser Kimberly Frantz

Colophon

The 1995 Accolade was published b Walsworth Publishing Company. The Accolade staff used Desktop Publi hing on Macintosh computers in order to create each spread. The cover wa de igned by Dan O'Leary. The theme, "Wil Knights" was created by the yearbook staff Pictures were taken and supplied by staff members and Assumption tudents. Special thanks goes to the Assumption faculty and staff for their support and to all the merchants and donors who contributed. Much hard work went into the making of"Wild Knights." The staff should be commended.

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HGHSCHOO.. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • T A r ■ -i: • • ALL FOLKS!! • i ..L .1. _.._ • ' • • • At the fear of sounding repetitious shopping spree, SADD's red rib­ • "Wow this year has gone by fast!" bon week, and the Blood Drive • It's hard to believe it's all over for added to the excitment of the year. • some, and the fun is just beginning With spring means prom '95 • for others. Under the Sea, after prom, senior • This year started off with one of breakfast, graduaton ... and SUM­ : the largest freshmen classes to roam MER BREAK!! Remember in the • the halls of Assumption. Memories words of the eternal CLASS of • were in the making when 1995 ...we outta here, • Assumption's football team made a ROCK ON!! • run for the Road to the Dome. The • Assumption family cheered them on : all the way. • From "Thriller Knight's " Queen : Lindsay to King K.P. all the dances • proved to be a blast. : The year continued with one of Above: Senior girts show they know • the best boys basketball teams ever how to have a good time just hangin ' out. : assembled and the girls b- ball team • beat undefeated West. And to top Below : Juniors show they can party with the best of them . : all that off State Champs in wres­ • tling! Jus' Kickin' it... • Other events like the food drive, • Santa 's Knights Christmas •••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Above: Tony Bradley & Jenny Ryan show why they make such a Dynamic Duo.

At Left: Sophomore guys make memo­ ries during Turnabout .

Bottom Left : Assumption football players prepare for another win!

Below : The Knight Players put on a top rate production of the ' Sound of Music.'

2 - Opening Below : The Fab Four rules!!

Below : The Class of '98 study hard in G-3. Left: Is that Mark Twain? Oh, it's just Mr. McFerren .

Below: The construction that took, place Below: Junior girls show how happy they are Below : Terry Furlong & Ms. Day try to at the beginning of the year in S- wing. to be together . figure out why she is such a great teacher

Opening- 3 TWICE IS NICE STATE CHAMPS •••••••••••••• by Tawny Schmidt Competing in what is very likely the toughest of all high school wrestling classes in the state of Iowa , the Assumption wrestling team continued in their ways by winning two state titles and setting many new records for Assumption wrestling . Assumption High School wrestlers attended the Indi­ vidual State Tournament at Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines on February 23-25 . In this time, the Knight wres­ tlers claimed two individual champions, and won their first state championship for the team . This was the first time in the history of Assumption wrestling that the Knights have won the state championship. Assumption took six Above: Matt Gravert shows his appreciat ion toward Coach King after he wrestlers to the individual tournament: Mike Corsiglia wins his championship round at the individual state tournament. (125) , Ryan Sunderbruch (135) , Ben Jobgen {145), Marcus Kurtz (152) , Matt Gravert {160) , and Jim Ryder (171) . In the first round the Knights only lost one wrestler while the rest advanced on to earn many points for the Knight 's big win. Corsiglia and Sunderbruch lost in the quarterfinals , but it wasn 't over for them yet. Corsiglia went through consolation and finished fourth . Sunderbruch went through consolation and finished fifth . Jobgen , Kurtz , and Gravert went on to the finals. After three tough matches the Knights came out with Kurtz fin­ ishing second , and Jobgen and Gravert claiming state titles . These matches all helped set new records forAs­ sumption wrestling . This wasn 't the end for theAHS wres­ tlers though . The following weekend the Knight wrestlers and their fans traveled to Cedar Rapids to compete in the Iowa State Dual Team championships. It was there that the Knights won their second state title and set yet another record for Assumption wrestling. In the first round Assumption knocked off Winterset with a 29-20 win . This win led the Knights into the cham­ pionship round where they defeated Decorah 28-26 to win the Class 2A State Dual Team Title.

Right: Mike Corsiglia raises his arm with pride after winning a tough match in the Individual State Tournament.

4 - Sports WRESTLING Left: State qualifiers - Front row: Jim Ryder, Marcus Kurtz, Coach King, Ryan Sunderbruch , Mike Corsiglia . Back row: Ben Jobgen , Matt Gravert .

Above : Knights take first place in individual state . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1995 AHS WRESTLING • • • RECORDS • •••••••••••••••• • Mo t individual points in a dual Most dual wins in a ea on B t record Best winning per entage Mo t individual win in a ea on Mo t tate qualifiers Mo t pin in a ea on Most tech. fall in a eason Mo t major deci ion in a ea on Mo t regular decision in a eason Above: Marcus Kurtz fights off his opponent in his final match at the individual Mo t takedown in a ea on state tournament. Mo t takedown in a dual Mo 't escapes in a ea on Mo t 3 point nearfall in a ea on Mo t team point in dual ( ea on) Mo t individual match point in a ea on Mo ·t team point in a tournament Mo t takedown in a tournament Mo t tournament won in a ea on Mo t individual match point in a tournament Mo t dual meet hutout in a ea on Mo t point in a dual Mo t tate champ Mo t tate place winner Above : Matt Gravert stands with pride after winning first place in the f!ii.l!~~~~t~tf.~~i~~...... individual state tournament. Sport - 5 Below: Merideth Schneider and Tricia Hammes help each other by running first and second in ALWAYS IN THE RUNNING the open 400. by Meghan Riley & Megan Pitz The Assumption Knight girls track team got a jump start this year when preseason training began at the end of February Coached by John Dobbs , Jeff Fichtner, and Bruce Grell, the girls had a lot to prove . The distance runners were led by Seniors Meghan Riley and Kim Leddin, Junior Eileen Havlik Sophomores Jenni King and Sara Ehrecke , and Freshman Kristy Kubik. The sprinters had a brand new pack of freshmen who stepped up to varsity competition and also a few veterans including : Sophomores Leslie Brenne~ Kelly Sunderbruch, and Junior Teresa Burns . The indoor season was off to a quick pace and the Knights were right in the thick of things . The 4 x 800 team won the indoor MAC Conference event at Sterling . The Shuttle Hurdle Relay was the best Assumption had seen in years . When the outdoor season arrived the girls were ready to run. The weather was not too cooperative though . A few meets were de­ layed and some even cancelled because of high winds and rain. Plac­ ing second in their home invitational at Brady Street , Freshmen Rosie Brodell and Theandra Gray led the sprinters to place in the 100, 200, and the 4 x 100. Eileen Havlik won the 3000, 1500, and placed second in the open 800. The shot put and discuss events were dominated by Assumption 's Sheila Nolan and Teresa Burns . The 4 x 100 team con­ sisting of Burns, Gray, Brodell, and Freshman Vanessa Doerscher quali­ fied for the Drake Relay Preliminaries . Even with little experience , the Knights ran as if this team had been together for years . Tricia Hammes knew exactly how to wrap up the '95 season by saying , "This team was very dedicated and got along well. Both these things combined are what made us a great team!" Below: Jean Venaglia finishes the last leg of the 4 x 400 .

Above: Track members Sara Ehrecke , Meghan Riley, Jenni King, Eileen Havlik, and Leslie Brenner pose for picture after a meet.

6 - Sport Below: The '95 Girls Track team manages to smile for a team picture during a Saturday morning practice.

Below: Captains Eileen Havlik and Meghan Riley wave at the camera during a warm-up .

Above: Sheila Nolan and Kristin Wright cheer from the stands at the Brady Street Invitational.

Left: Erin Muenster performs in the 100 at the Dewitt Saber Relays.

Above: Jenny Kelly soars in the 400 hurdles.

Sport - 7 Below: Dope Man (Mike Turpin) hurdles his way to a third place finish in the 400 low hurdles at the Assumption Invitational. (Photo by M. Ailey) MOVIN'OUT

by Mike Froehlich The '95 AHS track team jumped out to a great start this year. The knight tracksters were led this year by Seniors Tony Collins, Mike Froehlich, Michael Turpin, and Kevin Prior. Other veterans that played a key role in the Knight's success this year were; Tim O'Neill, Matt Forbes, Grant Pohlmann, Patrick Bush, Tim Wright, Chuck Stelk, Andy Snyder, and Kevin Collins. The Knight track team came into the year with a new attitude and a new coach. Wade King, who had been the interim coach for the previous two seasons, decided it was time to step down. Coming in to take the spot was Randy Wilems. "I'm very pleased with this year's team," said Wilems. "Coming in nobody knew of us, people never even thought we had a track team, well, I'm pretty sure they know of us now." Heading in to the Drake Relays the Knights had cap­ tured two invitational titles along with three second place finish. Leading the way for the Knights all year was All­ American Tony Collins. Collins won every open event he entered and anchored the 4x100, 4x200, Sprint Med­ ley, and 4x400 relay teams as well. "This year has been great," commented Collins. "The success I've had this year has far exceeded my expectations." The Knights qualified the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 for the Drake Relays. Individual qualifiers were Matt Forbes for long jump, Chuck Stelk for 110 HH, and Collins for the 1 0Om and 400m dash. "We're a bunch of crazed dogs!" quoted Senior Mike Turpin. "Anything short of a state championship will be a disappointment."

Far Right: Tony Collins and Matt Forbes are 'just chillin' before their big races at Drake. (Photo by M. Riley)

Right: Freshman Kevin Collins works hard to better himself at practice. 'This year's been a blast!' quoted little Collins. "Especially with great leaders like my brother (Tony), Fro, and Dope Man.' (Photo by Fro)

8 - Sport The '95 AHS Track Team - First Row: K. Collins , J . Pouliot, J . Hawley , T. O'Neill, R. Hummel, N. Lynn , M. Forbes. Second Row : R. Macumber , J . Legg, M. VanSeveren , C. Rupe, M. Froehlich , A. Snyder, D. Zarazinski, D. Stanger , S. Donahue. Third Row: R. Lawrence , G. McGuire , C. Powers, J . Pierce, C. Stelk, P . Bush, M. Turpin, T. Wright, K. Prior, T. Collins , G Pohlmann . (Photo by J . Molgart)

Below: Sophomore Pat Bush shows off his explosiveness while doing plyos at practice . (Photo by Fro)

Above: The powerhouses of the team, Tim Wright and Charlie Stelk, show off their guns before a tough practice . (Photo by Fro)

Far Left : Andy Snyder starts to tum ii on to victory in the 800m dash at Brady. (Photo by M. Riley)

Left: Grant Pohlmann catches his breath after running a hard leg of the 4x200m relay. (Photo by M. Riley)

port - 9 Right : Chns (C.P.) Hittner uses his skill to perform a bicycle kick.

Winning season, good thir.1gsin the future •••••••••••••• by Joel Margart senior. Although finishing a The 1995 Assumption disappointing 7th at the MAC Soccer team was full of expec- tourney the Knights showed tation and success. A well tal- they could contend with the ented senior class led the way best. Chris Willis stated, "We in scoring and defense. Cap- defeated the 3rd and 4th place tains Chris Hittner, Rob Myers, teams outside the tourna­ Jim Ryder, and Adrian Lynn ment." At deadline the varsity showed their leadership by team was 5-2-1 and the J.V. uniting a once split team. record was 6-3. There is sure Coach Camillo Torres used the to be a lot of action at districts talent he saw from freshmen to May 20.

Above : Posing 'World Cup Style' some players display the team mas­ cot 'Buda .·

Righ t: Freshman goalie Boater Roberson makes a diving save from a hard shot.

Right : Freshman sensation Brian Willis shows off his skill with a ball.

10 - Sport Left : The Vars ity Soccer Team ­ Back Row: N. Whittemore, C. Hittner , J. Morgart, J. Ryder. Middle Row: C. Jurgens , N. Wh ite , A . Lynn , P. McBride, J. Smith, D. Shoeman, B.J. Caroll , B. Bledsoe , M. Nunes , R. Howell , and D. Korthaus . Bottom Row: R. Myers, A. Puente, P. O'Bnen, J. Ewen, C.Willis, and B.Willis.

Below : Joel Morgart gets ready to cross the ball against Central. The Knights won 4-2.

Above: The J.V. Soccer Team- Top Row: J. Votroubek, N. Whittemore, J. Ewen, N. Boudreau, M. Green. Middle Row: D. Kieu, N. White, P. O'Brien, T. Holland , M. Nunes , J. Gannon , B. Roberson, A. Veith, J. Sidney, C. Hil­ bert, T. Furlong, T Gimble . Bottom Row: M. Bleuer, S. Tobey, M. Gimble, S. Bledsoe, E. Barrett.

Left: Josh Ewen uses his foot skills in a drill before a game.

Left: Senior Ben Jobgen lets us know why they call him 'Blaze of Glory .'

port - 11 Below: Assumption Girls Tennis Team- Front Row: Christine Flach , Taylor Jarrin , Betsy Hummel , Courtney Hawley , Michelle Smith . Middle Row: Nichole Conrad, Emily Cooksey , Laura Klauer, Amanda Christophersen , Becky Andreola , Serving Up Liz Halligan , Katy Anderson , Leia Droll, Trisha Ware, Kathleen Bauer , Jana Thomas , Julianne Saxton, Rebecca Hughes . Back Row: Teresa Klauer, Kathleen Serrurier, Kathy Cebuhar , Bridget Wolfe , Jenny Ryan, Lindsay Aces Hammes . by Bridget T. Wolfe The 1995 Assumption girls tennis team definitely has the ball in their court. With four returning varsity letter win­ ners, and a new coach, the season looks promising. Gina Kurtz is the girls ten­ nis team's new coach. Gina played tennis at both Pleas­ ant Valley High School and St. Ambrose University. The team consisted of thirty players. Some have three years of tennis under their belts, while some are just learning the basics of the game. Although there are dif­ ferent levels of experience, the girls play as one, striving for a winning season no one can match. Below: Senior Bridget Wolfe catches some air Returning letter winners for time while slamming the ball over the net at the Clinton Invitational. the 1995 season were Teresa Klauer , Kathy Cebuhar, Bridget Wolfe , and Kristy Dolan . Jenny Ryan and Kathleen Serrurier step up from J.V. to take a swing at some tough competition. The Mississippi Athletic Conference consists of ten excellent teams, but the As­ sumption girls tennis team is ready for anything, and con­ tinues to serve up all aces. Above: Kim Haas serves up yet another ace for the Knights in her • • • • • • • • • • • • • • victory over Pleasant Valley.

Above : Focusing all of her attention on the ball is Freshman Lizzie H.

12-Sport Below: Eric Anderson rushes to the net and slams his opponent en Below: Mall Lazio serves up an ace Young Guns route to a victory against P.V. during his victory over P.V. by Terry Corcoran At the beginning of the boys' tennis season , inexperience was a fear of the Knights. They soon found out that inexperi­ ence was not a problem. Sophomores Terry Corcoran, Matt Lazio, and Chris Robert , led the Knights to a mid-sea­ son swing that helped the them to a fifth-place finish at the Muscatine Invitational. In the meets that followed , the Knights looked poised and played excellent tennis. Captains Jeff Votroubek and Eric Anderson picked things up after some tough early season opponents , and were playing as well as the Young Guns ::1t the end of the season. As only a freshman , Joe Dolan played varsity and sur­ Left: Joe Dolan stokes the ball prised many upperclassmen over the net in a doubles victory with his excellent play. over P.V. Eric Anderson commented on the season , "Our sopho­ Below: Chris Robert prepares to mores are doing a great job, but slam a lob while crushing his they wouldn't' be anywhere opponent from Clinton. without great captains like Votch and me." The Knights return 5 varsity letter-winners next season.

Far Left: The Boys' Tennis Team: Front Row: Matt Lazio , Joe Dolan, Terry Corcoran . Back Row: Jeff Votroubek , Eric Anderson , Chris Robert .

Below: Jeff Votroubek returns a serve

port - 13 Right: Erin Macek and Dawn Gardner get ready to go on to the second hole.

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••••••••••••• by Beth Jansen Girls golf is back into full ues we will end up being in the swing with a great season . top half of the rank." The girls With the senior leadership, this practiced every day at Emies season was their best. The Golf Course at 3:00 p.m. Mr. girls had a great start with wins Laake has coached girls golf over MAC rivals Bettendorf , for 14 years. Coach stated, Central, North, and Burlington. "We had a great season. I'm Senior Karen Gallagher stated, very proud of the way we "Last year we only won one played this year." They will be meet. This year we will pre­ a force to reckon with next dict that if our success contin- year.

Above: The Girls Golf Team- Back Row: Liz Towsend, Coach Gary Laake , Erin Macek , Dawn Gardner , Katy Poorman . Front Row: Katie Macek, Molly Jobgen , Kelly O'Brien, and Renata Gusse . Not pictured : Karen Gallagher , Sarah Campana , and Melissa Tigges

Right : Liz Townsend takes some key pointers from Mr. Laake.

Right : Renata Gusse tees off at Emles golf course .

14 - Sport Below: Varsity Boys Wrestling-Front Row: Lindsay Hammes, Taleigha Tamayo. Girls Just Wanna Back Row: Tawny Schmidt, Melissa Smeaton, Jolene Thomas . Have Fun by Taleigha Tamayo Spirit, excitement, enthusiasm, and tons of fun sum­ marizes yet another year of AHS cheerleading. While hard work and confidence helped the girls shine as they placed second at the state competition, the backbone of the team was Coach Mary Kraxner. Captain Kelli Jantzi said, "She was always there to listen when the squads needed help. She worked us hard because she wanted us to be the best." The winter seasons marked a busy time for the cheerleaders . The girls had to divide to cover the many different sports. One obstacle the cheerleaders had to overcome was the negative stereotype that surrounds the activity. "People get the wrong idea about cheer­ leaders. They think that we're all dizzy and shallo'-\( but of course that's not true," said Jenny Ryan. Al­ though the season seemed hectic, all the cheerlead­ ers were dedicated to the school, dedicated to rousing the fans and their sense of pride.

Above: J.V. Wrestling-Front Row: Sylvia Castel, Lindy Schlichting. Above: Varsity Boys Basketball-Front Row: Jenny Ryan, Kim Back Row: Amy Jones, Kelly Sunderbruch . Koupal. Back Row: Aimee Schmidt, Erika Gizzarelli, Jamie Kelly. Below: Varsity Girls Basketball-Front Row: Mary Spaight, Annie Kelli Jantzi. Solis. Back Row: Ellie Hoeg, Kelly Sunderbruch , Erica Barrett. Below: Sophomore Boys Basketball-Front Row: Jill Harmsen , Sylvia Castel, Lindy Schlichting. Back Row: Jackie Olson, Amy Jones, Sarah Tobey. Right : The FCA Officers - Terry Fellowship Corcoran , Renata Gusse , Kelly O' Brien, Rob McLaughlin , and of Mike O'Brien. Christian Athletes by Mike Klemme

What is FCA? Teresa Burns said , " It 's about being with people of your bel ief and learn i ng about important life issues ." FC A met every other Sunday at 7:00 p.m. They discussed important happenings in their young Christ ian lives. This year's activities included: th e Night for Christ at the Mark, v isiting the nursing home, the FCA State Retreat , and a pizza party at the end of the year . FCA is an impor­ tant part of Assumption . Mike O' Brien was this year 's FCA Award win­ ner and Jim Ryder won the Graduating Senior Active Participation Award .

Above : FCA members and officers pose for a group shot.

Right: Jenny, Erica. Renata, Kathleen , Leia, and Liz are just chillin at the FCA retreat.

Above : Matt Lazio goofing off at the FCA State Retreat.

16- FCA Below: Pat O'Brien smiles to show that giving blood isn't as bad as ii seems . Saving Lives by Todd Ehrecke The annual blood pain, but still wanted to help drive took place on April 7 in save a life. the small gymnasium. As­ Students felt compas­ sumption had a good turn out sion and showed up bright and of 66 students, alumni, par­ early to donate. The donors ents, and faculty members. had to eat a high carbohydrate, Donors could partici­ low fat breakfast before they pate if they were at least sev­ gave blood and drink plenty of enteen years old and over one fluids after. hundred and ten pounds. Mrs. Lietz, head of the These donors who fit the cat­ blood drive said, "The donors egory had to have normal he­ and the volunteers helped moglobin, blood pressure and make the 1995 blood drive a no fever. success ." Pat O'Brien, a multiple When all was said and donor, loves to help others in done, the Assumption Commu­ saving lives . Sarah Field, a nity was very proud to know first time donor, didn't enjoy the that they helped save a life.

Middle left: Andy Erps easily passes the screening test for the 1995 annual blood drive .

Above : Beth Schneider shows her involvement by donating blood to help save lives .

Left: Assumption students relax after donating blood by snacking on juice and cookies and coloring in the many coloring books .

Blood Drive - 17 A Knight Under The Sea by Jessi Manley and Lori Hintze April 29, was not just an­ As the night drew to an end other Saturday at Assumption time came to announce the High School. This was the day 1995 Prom Queen and King. for picking up tuxedos and put­ Happy students cheered as ting rollers in hair. The night Erin Fitzpatrick and Mike would be extra special - eating O'Brien received their crowns . at a fancy restaurant and danc­ The dance ended at 11: 30 ing the night away with that p.m., but the festivities were special someone. not quite over. The post prom Upon entering Assumption party also proved to be a great the students were amazed by success. Taleigha Tamayo the transformation of the AHS summed up the night by say­ gym to an underwater wonder­ ing, "With only a few short land. weeks left, Prom '95 was defi­ The prom proved to be an nitely a great way to end the exciting one as the students year. grooved to the sounds of S.A.S Entertainment and marveled at The Under The Sea decor. Right: Sig entertains the crowd with his John Travolta impersonation

Above: Ellie Hoeg dances the night away at her first prom.

Middle Right: The senior girls gather for a ' quick pie' at their last prom.

Right: RAS hams it up for the camera .

Far Right: Jessi Manley and date share a special moment together at prom.

18 - Prom Below: The senior girls dance to the beat at Prom '95.

Below: Jeremy Dye and Lori Hintze celebrate their senior prom together .

Middle Left : Destiny Verra, Carissa Umest, Buffy Ott, and Liz Bleuer show their excitement at the dance .

Above : Mark Norton, Brian Dudley, Jeremy Dye, and Tony Bradley show off on stage .

Far Left: Kim Haas and Marshall Wirtz get busy on the dance floor.

Left: Steve Luchtel and Jim Ryder "Bust-a-Move .•

Prom - 19 "Under the Sea" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• by Duddles

Post-Prom took place at Sunderbruch. Wells Fargo Lanes from The winners of the big 12:00-3:00a.m. Many prizes prizes were: Todd Ehrecke and were donated by parents Norah Deluhery won the TV's, and local contributors. Stu­ Ryan Reid won the refrigera­ dent council worked hard all tor. Erin Macek won the year to raise money in or­ V.C.R., and Charlie Stelk and der to help fund this event. Mike O'Brien were the winners There were many activi­ of the fifty dollars cash. ties and games to play A good time was had by all. such as Black Jack, Wheel Special thanks goes out to all of Fortune, golf, toilet toss who assisted with prom and and many more. the post-prom party. "Post prom was fun, but ••••••••••••••••• my arm hurt from bowling Above: Seniors Beth Jansen and with fat daddy," said Ryan Julie Trees get their pictures drawn .

Above : Kevin Duax waits in line to get Above : Seniors gamble away at the his prizes in the Country Store. blackjack tables.

Right : Mike Heuermann and John Weiland take time out of a game to smile at the camera.

20 - Post-Prom Below : Matt Gravert shows he's also the champ at Chuck-a-Luck .

Below: Nikki Conrad, her date and Shelley Ford bowl a perfect game .

Left : Buffy Ott and lim O'Neill wait in Above : Matt Henning shoots pool at line to get their money counted . post-prom.

Po l-Prom - 21 This is the Beginning of the End by Sarah Field Baccalaureate was a long awaited event. The ceremony took place on Sunday , May 21, at 4:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Ca­ thedral. The students lined up and marched one last time into church. "It was great, it made me realize how much I will miss this school and all of the administration stat f," said Tony Bradley. "I really en­ joyed it, it was one of the most stimulating experiences that I've ever had," said Ryan Moore. Above: Mr. Norton congratulates Bridget Wolfe and Meghan Riley. The closing of the senior high school career came on June 2. Right: Liz Heinrichs , Sarah Conner , The traditional Senior Breakfast Sarah Field, Bridget Wolfe.and Meghan began early that morning with Riley stand for a pose before gradua­ graduation following that night. At tion. 7:45 p.m. the senior students pro­ Below: Sarah Conner , Liz Heinrichs, cessed into the Assumption gym and Bridget Wolfe try to figure out how for their final time as a whole se­ to put on their caps . nior class , only to become the graduating class of 1995 . "I had the pleasure of sitting next to Art Gillespie and Sarah Field! " ex­ claimed Ben Driscoll. "Thank god that they never rechecked my at­ tendance record," said a relieved Sarah Conner. From that point on everyone would go their separate ways . School days would never be the same, but of course we still have the past to look back on. We are reminded by Jenny Ryan and Gina Nelson, what the senior class is all about, "Where is the party at?"

Below: Sarah Conner and Sarah Field wait for the ceromony to begin. Below Right : Sarah Conner , Liz Heinrichs, Bridget Wolfe , and Meghan Riley are practicing throwing their caps.

22 - Graduation LAST LOOK

Above : Tony Bradley and Joe Bedford hang at a wrestling meet. Above: Kristina Kuraitis and Eric Anderson tickle the ivories before Prom.

Above: Adrian Lynn tries to sneak a peek. Above: Students pose for a quick picture after school.

Above : Jenny Kelly, Angie Schroeder , Jaime Kelly Above: Carty Schumacher and Alisa Jestel work Above: John Oxendine chills at a football game . and Kelli Jantzi smile for the camera . hard during study hall.

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