TRIVIA & SR. PHRASES

Class of 1979 Trivia
 
  1. Name the principal and administrator of St. Pius in 1979.
 
  1. Name the teacher who later became a Missouri State Senator.
 
  1. What was the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom our junior year?
 
  1. What year did St. Pius officially open its doors?
 
  1. Name the popular movie theatre that opened in 1974 and closed after a fire in 1985.
 
  1. Name the classmate that emceed the Gong Show our senior year.
 
  1. Name the new sport that was added during our high school days.
 
  1. Where could you go to meet up with other classmates on Friday and Saturday nights?
 
  1. Name the pictures/ symbols on our senior ring.
 
  1. Name the ten Jefferson County parishes that were a part of St Pius.
 
  1. How many teachers can you remember that were at St. Pius our senior year?

 

Class of 1979 Trivia
Answers
 
  1. Principal: Sr. Margarita Heisserer, Administrator: Fr. Donald Dalton
  2. Steven Stoll was a Social Studies and Reading teacher at St Pius. He was elected as Missouri House of Representative in 1992, re-elected in 1994 and 1996. He was elected as Missouri State Senator in 1998, re-elected in 2002. Ran unsuccessfully for U.S. House of Representative in 2004. He retired from his Senate seat in 2005 and became City Administrator for Festus. He recently became the Director of Administration of Jefferson County.
  3. Junior year-Riverfront Days of St. Louis, Senior year-Hawaiian Holiday
  4. 1959 – It is celebrating it 50-year anniversary this year.
  5. Twin City Cinema, a Mid America Theatre that gave some competition to the LaJade Theatre.
  6. Mark Slavit
  7. Tennis – the spring of 1977 was the first year tennis was added as a varsity sport. The new tennis courts were built in 1978.
  8. Cruising on Main Street in Festus/Crystal City.
  9. Sides-The Coat of Arms of Joseph Ritter and picture of St. Pius X. Top – a lamb and the symbol Chi Rho .
  10. Assumption, Herculaneum
Good Shepherd, Hillsboro
Immaculate Conception, Arnold
Our Lady, Festus
Sacred Heart, Crystal City
St. David, Arnold
St. John, Imperial
St. Joseph, Bonne Terre
St. Joseph, Kimmswick
St. Rose of Lima, DeSoto
 
11.
Father Meier - Religion
Sister Clotilda Spezia – Math
Sister Mary Genevieve King – Business Education
Mr. Kohne – Math
Mr. Pirtle – English
Mr. Boyer – PE
Miss. Charboneau – PE
Mrs Tritch – Home Ec
Mr. Gordon – Business Ed, Social Studies
Mr. Overberg – Religion
Mr. Voss – Latin
Mr. McCreary – Music
Mr. Stoll – Social Studies
Mr. Zielonko – English
Sister Borgia Fehlig – Art
Mr. Zolnowski – Religion, Business Ed
Miss Juzenas – French
Mrs. Day – Science
Mr. Navratil – Social Studies, Religion
Sister Andrew Libera – Math
Miss Klopp – English
Mr. Taylor – English
Mr. Hepper – Biology
Sister Clotilda Odorizzi – Music
Mr. Ganey – College English
Mr. Schmidt – Social Studies
 
                                                          Class of 1979 

SENIOR PHRASES 

1
Speaks her mind, understanding, Colgate kid, country music fan, funny, devilish smile, “What did ya do?”
 
2
Likes cars, quick witted, like a brother, sleeps through Z’s classes, good friend, happy-go-lucky, serious mechanic
 
3
Determined, track star, Curly, a real comic, great writer, plays a real good trumpet, bad luck with trucks, creative, diligent
 
4
Sports freak, friendly, good catcher, witty, rabble rouser, always smiling, All-Star Pro, “What’d I do?”
 
5
Majorette, talented, kind, an all-round person, good singing voice, future Beethoven, French scholar, dedicated, musical
 
6
Braz, outdoors person, takes it easy, those eyes!, Florida man, all-sport, suave and smooth, fun, Sand Cuts, Lake of the Ozarks
 
7
Susie Homemaker, organized, cares about everyone, "Now wait a minute here!, Girl Scout, full of cheer, considerate.
 
8
Friendly, painter, understanding, "The Kid”, Baby Blue Van, Crystal Fina, always there when needed, machines expert.
 
9
Kaiser, mean Impala, quiet and sensible, loves Hillsboro, Civil War Strategist expert, Beaver, PE wildman, Ex-Latin scholar
 
10
Sociable, easy going, talks constantly, “You did, too!”, play your music, “Have you seen Kenny?”, Starsky, future welder.
 
11
Crazy about everything, short and sassy, “A horse is a man’s best friend,” laughs at anything, true friend and good listener.
 
12
CCAP, thinks frogs are leaves, always in town, loves to do her homework?! never a frown, loves to talk, "Are we having a test?”
 
13
"You guys!", very sweet, likes to talk, embarrasses easily, friendly, great sportsmanship, Miss Involvement, always ready to listen.
 
14
Avon lady, "I'm not Shelly!", part of the Venture Crew, "My contacts are killing me!, skilled typist, enjoys conversation.
 
15
Mr. Cool, great friend, says what he means, great personality, tall dark and handsome, Toga, athletic, “Responsible
 
16
"Hey Bud!", leader of the crowd, everyone's sweetheart, a real friend, personality plus, "No problem!", Timmy Lee, P.H.D.
 
17
“Where’s Grandma?”, friendly, fun to be with, “Can I have a ride?”, Carl’s favorite cousin, I’m lost.”
 
18
“Have you seen Kathy or Jill?”, takes obnoxious dog on N.H.S picnics, always a kind word, real poise, caring, sensible
 
19
Quiet, cool, deep voice, good friend, football on Sundays, knows a lot about a lot, states his opinion, Chevelle
 
20
Angel, doofy laugh, “I didn’t know what to do,” loves to talk, girl trumpeter, nervous, cute and little, sings a lot.
 
21
Peppermint Patty, considerate, thoughtful, “Hi!”, quiet, hates P.E., “He’s my brother,” funny laugh, independent
 
22
Easy to talk to, tries hard, loves to run, laughs a lot, always a nice word, farm girl, tough in sports, great personality,
 
23
Great little spiker, "I'm getting sick!", teardrops, MO, twinkle toes, Mr. O's little sister. . .morning everywhere but 222.
 
24
“No, I gotta work!”, has all the answers, Slav, the unknown Comic, Saturday Night Live fan, “Free Jessica Tate,” Chuck Barris
 
25
Dustin’s, sharp dresser, knows what’s happening, congenial personality, . . . dark and handsome, “I love that stereo.”
 
26
Fun loving, always laughing, Wing, “Keep on dancing,” Wumbermunkle, loves koala bears, “That’s disgusting!”, full of cheer
 
27
Understanding, a beautiful friend, "Oklahoma", nice personality, great voice, pretty eyes, loves little kids, "Oh, you guys!"
 
28
Grandma, loves science, always embarrassed, likes to aggravate, “Have you seen Lynn or Jill?”. Sweet personality, future Chemist
 
29
Cotton Top, neon tie, quiet, funny, “Oh, Man!, friendly, plays a mean guitar, Flasher, Edgar, Hutch, congenial
 
30
Miss Chemist, final touch to cheerleading, petite, sweet, super friend to have, understanding but lets you know how she feels.
 
31
Says what’s on her mind, College English drop-out, Michele with one “l”, volleyball player, “Ya think I’ll make it?”, Jody Blimp
 
32
Has fun, great to be around, in show business, mean Green Duster, loves to work, "I don't care," good listener, "I don't have a twin!"
 
33
“I’ll never tell!”, always a smile, crazy lady, chews on straws, sweet, likes Main Street, “I was just jokin’.”
 
34
Daring sense of humor, “Hah!, the Charleston, “That’s tricky,” energetic, musical, sparkling personality, notebook designer.
 
 
Class of 1979
Senior Phrases
Answers
 
 
1
Terri Howard Stoup
 
2
Keith Ott
 
3
Greg Rice
 
4
Steve Abernathy
 
5
Gloria Park Bartolone
 
6
David Brase
 
7
Jane Kassen Bittick
 
8
Pat Gant
 
9
Jim Boever
 
10
Dave Smock
 
11
Valerie Ponnath
 
12
Chris Schmidt Keefe
 
13
Debbie Akins Schaeffer
 
14
Sheryl Hutson Bayers
 
15
Jon Bequette
 
16
Tim Leon
 
17
Jill Koehler Smock
 
18
Lynne Smith Pritchard
 
19
Gary Lewandowski
 
20
Angie Courtaway Woodson
 
21
Patty Abernathy Bennett
 
22
Bev Eimer
 
23
Mary Overberg King
 
24
Mark Slavit
 
25
Kevin Leitterman
 
26
Kim Wingbermuehle Carey
 
27
Sue Otec Barbagallo
 
28
Kathy Gramelspacher Kusmec
 
29
Ken Brockmeyer
 
30
Donna Moore Arnold
 
31
Michele Condon Christian
 
32
Shelly Hutson Stillman
 
33
Vicky Dickinson Backer
 
34
Kathy Walterscheid