ST. MARY OF THE WASATCH

Student Body Officers – President: Estelle De Anda; Vice President: Sue Galland; Secretary: Nancy Van House; Treasurer: Mary O’Reilly; Historian: Christine McKnight.

Senior Class Officers – Jeanne Laufenberg, president; Ellen Twist, vice president; Diane Burt, secretary; Teresa McGurk, treasurer; student council representatives Katherine Allen, Becky Balch.

Junior Class Officers – Becky Dean, president; Charlene Cvar, vice president; Sally Long, secretary; Mary Kay Carr, treasurer; student council delegates Becky Nourse, Kathleen Cordova.

Sophomore Class officers – Cheryl Tranter, president; Peggy Arentz, vice president; Jeanne Oki, secretary; Pam Grubaugh, treasurer; student council representatives Julie Fox, Deirdre Stephens, Patricia Thomas.

Freshman Class student council representatives Roseanne Colosimo, Victoria Long, Nancy Bagley, Annette LeSieur.

During the Summer

Representing St. Mary’s at Girls State were Jan Olsen, Ellen Twist and Jeanne Laufenberg. There, Olsen was selected to represent Utah as a senator at Girls Nation in Washington, D.C.

The Year

Faculty: Sr. Alfreda Marie, principal; Sr. Ann Veronica, vice principal, dean of students, journalism; Sr. Hortense, math; Sr. Agnes Eugenie, algebra, geometry; Sr. Alma Mary, art, English; Sr. Bonaventure, clothing, foods; Sr. Clare Assisi, chemistry, physics, advanced math; Sr. Cecelia, librarian; Sr. Clarencia, assistant librarian; Sr. Edward Mary, biology; Sr. Gabriel, religion, American history; Sr. Louise Marie, religion, health, PE; Sr. Joseph Andre, music history, Glee Club; Sr. Margaret Denyse, Spanish, Latin; Sr. Mercedes, Dean of Studies, English; Sr. Mary Carl, religion; Marjorie Pierce, history; Patricia Benavides, Spanish; Beverly Crangle, typing, English; Col. Fred Johnson, math; Cynthia Shelton, Raymond Carro, both French; Fr. James Semple, chaplain; Fr. Louis Fischer, religion; Sr. Margaret, Spanish, Latin; Hope Boyer, shorthand, secretarial practices; Beverly Crangle, tying, English; Lucy Dilley, English

The Student Executive Board consisted of Maureen Lahey, Mary O’Reilly, Christine McKnight, Sue Galland, Estelle De Anda, Nancy Van House and Nancy Hogarty. Sr. Alfreda Marie was the moderator. Sr. Mercedes was director of the endowment program. Paula Miles was its secretary.

Stephanie Kern was the head Varsity Cheerleader. Joining her in promoting enthusiasm at sports events were Patricia Thomas, Shawna Pickens and Becky Balch. They worked closely with Judge cheerleaders Tony Furano, Edmond Fritz, Kelly Lahey and Bob Crowder. The Junior Varsity cheerleaders were Vicki Ventura, Cheryl Tranter, Patricia Bruce, Mary Beth Davidson, Bob Jackson, Ricky Davidson and Dennis Whitely.

St. Mary of the Wasatch celebrated its 40th anniversary on Oct. 7, bringing back a graduate of the first class – Fae Williams – who gave “a delightful account of life” as a St. Mary’s girl in the 1920s. The program also featured students modeling clothes of the past, a birthday celebration on the back lawn where Sr. Alfreda Marie distributed slices of a cake presented to the nuns by student body officers. Nancy Hogarty was the event chairwoman. Models Stephanie Kern, Victoria Long, Jane Fitch and Jane McGill provided insight into the fashions of yesteryear. Elizabeth White and Maureen O’Hara helped.

Serving as royalty at Homecoming were Queen Stephanie Kern and King John Pezely, first attendants Becky Balch and Ken Yanni and second attendants Robyn Grande and Sam Aloia. “Crimson in Autumn” was the theme of the affair. Melanie Miller led a parade of Bulldog-decorated cars to the game, where Judge defeated Olympus 34-13.

Mary Margaret McGlone was Sodality prefect, overseeing preparation of Thanksgiving baskets for the needy, Advent wreath ceremonies and the Lenten Mission Drive. Mary Yadeskie was vice prefect, Arda Garcia was secretary and Katherine Allen was treasurer. Senior and junior members were Pamela Anton, Arline Miyazaki, Margie Loretto, Patricia Williams, Thelma Gordon, Geraldine Taucher, Donna Larsen, Melanie Morin, Colleen Furner, Nancy Hofmeister, Sharon Hayes and Barbara Brown. Sophomores included Cecelia McGlone, Leonda Scoggan, Jeanne Oki, Joanne Bingle, Victoria Mefford and Mary Hofmeister. Freshmen members included Paulette Colbert, Carol Herbold, Kathy Wilcox, Susan Petrick, Lynn Zeiger, Rosanne Blackerby, Linda Sharp, Katherine Bocock, Catherine Mash, Kathy Cook and Janet Anderson.

Senior Jeanne Laufenberg was selected among 30,000 applicants for membership in the International Youth Christian Students Congress. She was president of St. Mary’s club. Other seniors were Linda Summers, Sheila Thompson and Andria Daley. Underclasswomen included Charlene Cvar, Ann Lahey, Elizabeth Muije, Robin Beal, Millicent Blair, Kathy O’Neill, Victoria Armuth, Becky Dean, Pat Tezak, Julie Fox, Mary Schubach, Terri Myers, Therese Russo, Patricia Thomas, Francie Roser, Patricia Gareau, Cheryl Tranter, Mary Beth Davidson and Michele Guss.

Roughly 30 girls lived at St. Mary’s Academy, coming from Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, California, Mexico, Venezuela and other parts of Utah. Senior Andria Daley was the housemother representing those girls. Sr. Ann Veronica kept an eye on the boarders.

The year’s theme for the student council was “Personal Initiative Achieves Common Goals.” One of its main tasks was rewriting the school’s constitution, overseen by Sr. Alfreda Marie.

A computer was used to line up dates between St. Mary’s and Judge students based on their compatibility. The results apparently produced some skepticism. Senior Stephanie Kern, for instance, was paired with a freshman boy from Judge, Pat Hayes. Senior Becky Balch also was set up with a boy who was much younger.

Sr. Alfred Marie signed a Salt Lake Valley Youth Council petition to lower the voting age to 18. Representing St. Mary’s on the council were Sue Galland, Estelle De Anda, Charlene Cvar and Nancy Hogarty. Betsy Mates was secretary of the State Safety Council; Maureen O’Hara was a representative.

The Christmas Talent Show, directed by Judge’s Chester Dowse, included skits featuring Mary Phillips, Larry Hecht, Michele Guss and Bill Priattie. Bernard Mayer’s musical group also performed.

School regulations were enforced by Student Control, led by Sue Galland and JoAnn Cvar. Jurors were Diane Burt, Kathleen Cordova, Deirdre Stephens, Mary Beth Davidson, Kathy Bray, Charlotte Mates and Christine Soltis. Their advisers were Sr. Alfreda Marie and Sr. Ann Veronica.

“The King and I” was the theme of the Father-Daughter Dance in January. The yearbook showed Millicent Blair and Anne Chambers socializing with their dads.

The National Honor Society had 22 members, led by president Sheila Thompson, vice president Evelyn Cook and LaVelle Brown, secretary-treasurer. Also posting GPAs of 3.4 or better were Nancy Hunter, Charlene Cvar, Nancy Van House, Jeanne Laufenberg, Susan Ford, JoAnn Galloway, Becky Nourse, Melanie Morin, Christine Soltis, Maureen Lahey, Lidia Wasowicz, Cheryl Tranter, Ellen Mueller, Patricia Thomas, Margaret Bailey, Pam Grubaugh, Becky Dean, Lynn Realander, Monica Colosimo, Mary Louise Moran, Betsy Mates and Patricia Gareau. Sr. Mercedes was the Honor Society adviser.

James Stephens headed the Home and School Association, which undertook a five-year fundraising campaign in hopes of generating $250,000 for the school.

“Around the World In Eighty Days” was the theme of the Sophomore Strut. Betsy Mates was the general chairwoman responsible for preparations. Decorations included an African jungle, a windmill, Oriental and Egyptian scenes and a French café. Organizers included Francie Roser, Cheryl Tranter, John Yanni, Henry Iucker, Joe Thompson, Peggy Arentz, Kevin McKone, Margie Anderson, Victoria Mefford, Fred Hefferon, Julie Fox, Bob Barber, Ann Howard, Bob LaBrel, Mary Schubach, Bill Brown, Jack Jensen and Mike Donovan. Music was provided by the Malibus.

Officers in the Language Club were president Sonja Makinen, vice president Becky Nourse, secretary Kathleen Cordova, treasurer Paula Farikoff, and Spanish representative Michele Guss. The adviser was Patricia Benavides.

St. Mary’s represented Canada, Togo and the Maldive Islands in the Model United Nations. The club was led by president Mardi O’Shaughnessy, vice president Maureen O’Hara, secretary Ellen Mueller and Parliamentarian Nancy Van House. Members included Stephanie Kern, Linda Summers, Jane Fitch, Nancy Hogarty, Sue Galland, Ellen Mueller, Kathy Razzari, Pat Tezak, Vicki Ventura, Melanie Morin and Patricia Gareau.

Talent shows at Judge involved St. Mary’s Rosanne Blackerby, Joanna Vatsis and the folksinging group “Uncalled For” – Sheila Thompson, Mardi O’Shaughnessy, Ellen Twist and Estelle De Anda.

The Teleview newspaper took pride in its “firm, often controversial editorials” under the leadership of co-editors Andria Daley and Barbara Rockwell and fellow editors Kathryn Stephens and Sue Galland. Staff members included Karen Stamper, Margie Loretto, Elizabeth Kepinski, Sonja Makinen, Judy Nackowski, Millicent Blair, Joanne Faria, Margaret Brusatto, Genevieve Kearns and Leslie Gillett. The newspaper’s moderator was Sr. Ann Veronica.

Nancy Van House and Linda Summers founded the Literary Magazine “Reverie,” aided by Mardi O’Shaughnessy.

The Marycrest yearbook editor was Colleen Furner. She was assisted by Maureen O’Hara, Elizabeth White, Jane Fitch, Nancy Hogarty, Sally Long, Jan Olsen and Sharon Williams. Helen Grose was the business manager. This year’s edition was dedicated to the Sisters of the Holy Cross on the 125th anniversary of the congregation’s founding. Sr. Alma Mary and Sr. Ann Veronica were the moderators.

Sr. Joseph Andre was the director of the St. Mary’s Choraliers, the 32-member Glee Club that sang at the St. Cecelia Program and the annual Spring Concert.

Conducted by Sr. Cecelia, the orchestra included Kathy Wilcox, Barbara Brown, Pam McDonough, Ellen Twist, Mary Knox, Terri Myers, Konnie Hughes, Cynthia Plunkett, Katherine Krall, LaVelle Brown and Katherine Bocock.

Nine St. Mary’s girls were chosen to be models for several Utah clothing retailers. Modeling for the ZCMI Youngtimers were Benita Kraft, Nancy Hogarty and alternates Christine McKnight and Elizabeth White. Shawna Pickens and Mary Schubach worked for Jak’s, Stephanie Kern modeled for The Paris, Cathe Lochhead displayed clothes at Sears and Christine Soltis modeled for Adrien ‘n Emilie.

The Pep Club was St. Mary’s largest organization, led by president Linda Summers, secretary JoAnn Cvar, drill mistress Geraldine Taucher, assistant drill mistress Nancy Hogarty and intramurals director Kathy Razzari. The yearbook showed Pat Murphy, Deborah Regner and Mary Kay Reid making posters. Sr. Louise Marie was the moderator.

Participating in the Pep Club Carnival were Charlotte Mates, Sally Long, and Becky Dean.

Members of the Marching Squad included Robyn Hernon, JoAnn Cvar, Kathleen Razzari, Nancy Hogarty, Geraldine Taucher, Joanna Vatsis, Elizabeth White, Sue Galland, Maureen O’Hara, Peggy Arentz, Karen Stamper, Ellen Mueller, Mary Kay Carr, Vicki Wawrzyniak, Helen Grose, Lynn Economou, Christine Soltis, Toni Jones, Becky Dean, Charlene Cvar, Joanne Bingle, Deirdre Stephens, Ann Howard, Patricia McGuire, Pam Grubaugh, Patricia Gareau, Betsy Mates and Mary Schubach.

An employee of a local modeling and finishing school emphasized “the importance of poise and personal make-up” to the Future Homemakers Club. Led by president Mary Frowein, “future homemakers” included Arianne Weldon, Georgia Drazick, Catherine Vickers, Kathleen Rino, Audrey Quintana, Ella Munson, Kathy O’Neill, Mariana Jago, Marilyn Dillon, Mary Nak, Victoria Mefford, Lucy Schreiner, Mary Ann Villa, Thelma Gordon, Pennie Williams, Nirene Ther, Sheila Bastian, Madeline Wesson, Lisa Gordon, Paula Farikoff and Therese Russo. Sr. Bonaventure was the moderator.

Christine Soltis was the April “Girl of the Month” for the Business and Professional Women’s Club in a Junior Achievement contest. Soltis was assistant corporate secretary of Jabbco, sponsored by Mt. Fuel.

A Salt Lake Tribune story about St. Mary’s having one of the largest high school libraries in the Intermountain West showed Betsy Mates and Eleanor Hoyt reading books.

Members of the Art Club were Mary Nak, Lucy Schreiner, Frances Otero, Mary Louise McGowen, Nancy Hunter, Barbara Brown, Barbara Dubbs, Konnie Hughes, Elizabeth Muije, Mary Hoffman, Jody Tuft, Dianne Coltharp, Margie Anderson, Millicent Blair, Pamela Anton and Martha Waller. Sr. Alma Mary was the moderator.

For the first time in years, St. Mary’s fielded Forensics Teams that competed in memorized speeches, extemporaneous speeches, one-act plays and humorous readings. Team members included Mary Ann Polanshek, Nancy Hogarty, Mardi O’Shaughnessy, Joanna Vatsis, Maureen O’Hara, Nancy Van House, Jeanine Zissi, Teresa McGurk, Diane Burt, Melanie Miller, Stephanie Kern and Robyn Hernon.

Estelle De Anda was crowned Miss St. Mary at the Spring Formal in the Hotel Utah’s Lafayette Ballroom. Tony Furano was the king. Their attendants were seniors Jane Fitch and Joe Lahey and juniors Becky Dean and Norm Wesley. “Southern Splendor” was the theme.

At the Judge-hosted Junior-Senior Prom in the fall, Becky Balch and Craig Mole were chosen to be queen and king, with Diane Burt as first attendant and Becky Dean as second attendant. The theme was “The Days of Wine and Roses.”

Plays

“My Three Angels,” featuring three St. Mary’s girls in lead roles – Mardi O’Shaughnessy, Ellen Twist and Kathryn Stephens. Bob Crowder, Mark Oliver and Brian Higham were the main actors from Judge. Chester Dowse was director. Jim Thompson was the student director.

Sportsmmer

Intramural sports were encouraged at St. Mary’s, with the yearbook describing Elizabeth Kepinski, Julie Fisher and Joanne Bingle as three of the more enthusiastic basketball players.

Graduation

21 graduates on June 2 in Augusta Hall at St. Mary of the Wasatch.

Valedictorian: Sheliah Berryman

Salutatorian: Vivian Ortega