il©\Jk~ ©\n~~Jk ©\le WHAT'S INSIDE & CCS\.cdl~mli cc~ ,--- ,.-.-..::_ ®~ (Q)ir~ ©\illlil24©\1Cil~ illl (83(0) &cd1~/Ililll(dl~~ 1l~(0)/1l1® Assumption High School 1020 W Centro Park Ave Davenport , Iowa 52804 Volume 11 lghth graders often visit Assumption to see what it's like inside. GOKNIGHTS . ~ // Sunshine on the shoulders of sophomores Jim Louras and Doug Koos makes them happy . 2 Mak ing a quick coll to report on inside scoop 1stypical of underclassmen . Turned inside out Although Assumption looks hke any other high school on the outside. on the inside 1t was a different story. AHS opened its doors to six hundred and thirty-two students during Arena days August 20-21 It was more than merely noise that pulsated throughout the building. for one could feel the difference as the structure came ahve with the addition of students and faculty Lockers being banged shut on the first day signaled the beginning of a new year Inside Assumption, many familiar faces Starting the day with a smile 1sJunior changed. Within the administration. Anne Clark I Father Paul Deyo took over as Vice Principal and Athletic Director. Mr. Thomas Sunderbruch sat in the driver's seat as principal. replacing Mr. Don Mill­ er. Inside the hons, one could overhear students discussing the changes made by the new vice principal who turned the old rules inside out. No longer did we go to detention after school. In­ stead. we attended a Saturday morn­ ing edition of this favorite pastime One could serve up to eight detentions from 8 a.m. to 12 noon . There wasn't one 'free· detention per semester. as this was a privilege for freshmen and new students only. We got to know old friends 1ns1de and out. New friends quickly became insid­ e rs like foreign ex­ change students Jean Saslawsky visiting from France. and Ayako Sa­ saki from Japan. both Juniors. Copy ing someone else 's government tokes at least one mod for senior Theresa McKean "TD Touchdown ," shouts junior Corey Becker "ThisIs due when?" asks a bewildered from the sidelines Jim Koen1ngsoecker 3 Desperately trying to remember the muscles of the body for a Biology exam is John Evans • • • and Upside Down Students used the first week of school catching up on what everybody did over the summer A number of people went on vocations either with family or friends Var- 1ousplaces around the world such as Africa and Thailand got a chance to see AHS stu­ dents The three movies that were most re membered were Rambo , St. Elmo's Fire, and Pee Wee Herman 's Big Adventure. Soon ofter the first week was over, it was Senior Kim Votroubek takes advan­ time to get ready for Friday night football tage of the quiet Sister Elizabeth en­ games As one walked down the halls, they forces 1nthe library sow signs that said "Burn the Devilsl" and "Fry the Folconsl" Football players got psyched for their first game, and cheerleaders perfected their routines . It all came together at Brady Street Stadium when we beat Central 35-20 ,n the first game, ra1s1ngexpectations for the rest of the season . The school halls reflected the life that students brought 1ns1de Music by Prince Madonna, and Bruce Spnng­ steen was popular New trends in clothes were stirup pants, paisleys, and tight mini-skirts As the end of the first week neared, students began to think about activities that lay ahead Pride and school spirit were big 1ns1deAs­ sumption From the first week on we we had spirit unsurpassed by other schools It was seen at school in day to day work, at John O'Donnell Stadi­ um cheering for a vic­ tory, at the play "You Can't Take it With You", at swim meets, cross-country races, and at debate tourna­ ments That spirit was alive whether Assump­ tion won or lost Bolling point Is a maJor concern for freshmen Katie Klein and Marion Huber in Physical Sci­ ence lab Twins do everything together prove Lisa Shapley pract ices her Miss Scott County Claire and Frances Ht ner smile Knight Beacon Co-editor Chris Cockman shows how to deal with smort-oleck Graphics editor Don O'Leary 0p8<WlQ 5 All work and no ploy does not apply to Junior girls. 6 an inside 1ew Oh-well, we guess there'll always just be Assumption Girls! Silhoutled against the bonfire AHSstu­ dents are enflamed with spirit ■ fl Peek-a-boo it's Lisa Arguello amid the pep-aud deco­ rations 6 " Homecoming for me was very special and r will always bring badi; grear memories. " Elisa F1chrner Crowned by the Firelight ven a steady damp drizzle was great to be a part of this new didn't stop Assumption stu­ tradition at Assumption ," said junior Edents from coming to the Scott Barton . bonfire Thursday October 3, 1985. You could tell it was Friday by all Students waited , wondering who the spirit in the halls. Halls had been the homecoming queen would be . decorated on Wednesday and A parade started in the front park­ everyone wore red and white to ing lot then circled around to the show school spirit. Starting off the back lot, passing a crowd of stu­ day was a Mass celebrated by Fr. dents , parents, teachers and alum­ David Steinle . Lashon Lucas spoke ni which waited and cheered . The on how the freshmen were a part band headed the line followed by of the school and they did have a cheerleaders and the ten nomi­ lot of school spirit. nees in Corvettes . The nominees Senior skit practice was an ad ­ were Gina Bressanelli, Erin Conroy, venture in itself . Senior girls met at Kathleen Feeney, Elisa Fichtner, Lindsey Park in the evenings . Fr. Da­ Tracy Fiese, Carrie Jensen , Julie vid Steinle helped the girls, giving Light , Teresa Pohlmeyer, Cheryl them pointers . When the weather Purcell and Cathy Thomas. Follow­ started to get too cold they met at ing the Corvettes came the Knight Eileen Burke's house . Kompany dancers . Beginning at 1 :20 p .m. alumni Then everyone swarmed to the started to gather around the !:::>al­ lower practice field, where the cony to watch and remember their bonfire was already blazing . Stu­ own senior year. The pep-rally dents spontaneously formed a cir­ started with the cheerleaders, the cle around the fire as cheerleaders court was announced, and then sparked the crowd with cheers . Ex­ the Knight Kompany dancers did a citement and tension ran through dance to "The Bird." Steve Kete­ the crowd as Mr. Tom Sunderbruch laar from KIIKpresented the senior took the mike and announced Elisa tape , which poked fun at the senior Fichtner as queen . After the guys. Singing to the tune of Califor­ 1985 Homecom ing court back row Tracy Fiese. Queen ElisaFichtner . Erin Conroy . Front crowning students gathered nia Girls, the senior girls presented row Cathy Thomas and Carrie Jensen. around the bonfire once again . "It the skit called Assumption Guys. horr'9comng 9 \\ It was on interesting experience, and it was fun to see who was going with who. " Steve Wolfe Knights got Rhythm ith Friday school time ac­ held in the cote until 1 a .m ., tivities over, we were planned to be an annual event . W ready for the game As Friday turned into Saturday, it against West, Friday, October 4. was time to think of the upcoming West led from the onset and by dance . The cote was decorated halftime the Knights were down 14- by Student Council members or 0. Halftime activities included the other students . Red, white , and queen and her court being an­ black crepe paper was hung ev­ nounced and escorted to the 50- erywhere and a red carpet led up y ard line. The Knight Kompany to the steps from the entrance Sil­ dancers performed, "Jungle Love" ver notes and balls were hung from to get the crowd enthused tor the the ceiling . rest of the game . Styles for the guys included The second half proved to be a sportcoats and full pin-striped suits. little better for the optimistic The girls were outfitted in different Knights. In the third quarter, they styles of dresses ranging from satin drove down-field to the West 10- and taffeta to sweater dresses. yard line. On the fourth down, Ce­ Not much alcohol was con­ drick Rashall jumped for the score . sumed before the dance due A two point conversion attempt largely to the efforts of the school. failed, leaving the score 14-6. Late A film on drunk driving was shown in the fourth quarter, the Knights during school the Thursday before succeeded in getting close to the the dance . goal line, but a blocked pass in the The theme of the dance was end zone as time ran out, ended all "Rhythm of the Knight." Dee-jay hope of a Homecoming win. Mike Fox, a former debate coach A new twist to Homecoming at AHS was hired for the night . This events was a party for the alumni lowered ticket prices from 15 dol­ after the game . It was sponsored lars to 10. There was a wide range by the Alumni Association, a group of music played, from songs by Billy formed in June of 1985. About 300 Idol and Madonna , to slow songs Varsity cheerleade rs sport a sign while anxious­ people showed up for the party by Bryan Adams and Journey . ly awaiting the game . 10 homecomng Both students and teachers bring up offerings at the homecoming Moss. Quarterback Pat Howard shrugs off a Falcon defender on his way up field L.J.