| "The
smashing of the atom heralded the
coming of the 'space age.' Colonel John Glenn's orbital flight ushered in that age for American youth. This historic flight not only captured their imagination but focused their attention on the arduous training required of an astronaut for a successful flight. The 1962 GARRIGOLD depicts the story of the training program for Garrigan students in preparation for their orbital flight to their Maker." (quote from the 1962 GARRIGOLD) |
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Garrigan's
mixed chorus presented their third annual operetta,
Chonita, about the life of a young girl that has to choose between the life of a gypsy princess and a wealthy noble family that would take her in. |
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Pictured here are the Garrigan football cheerleaders. They
kept busy cheering the Bears on to victory. They worked to boost school spirit by putting posters up in the halls before games and lending their enthusiasm to the student body. |
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The
All-School Play this year was the French comedy "The
Miser" by Moliere. All agreed that it was one of the most entertaining shows yet. Miss Kathleen Griffin was the director. |
| This
year's homecoming royal court is pictured to
the right. King Jerry Krieps and Queen Mary Carol Gengler started off the homecoming dance right after the game. |
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The
popular "Christmas Carol" was presented at the
Christmas concert this year along with the choirs and the band. |
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Father Donald Ries helped start Garrigan's formal
guidance program this year. The goal was to make sure each student was living up to their potential and becoming responsible adults. Fr. Ries took the title of guidance director along with his many other responsibilities. |
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Boys
track became more popular this year as a record forty-seven
members ran for the Bears at their eight major meets. They did quite an outstanding job, especially since the track facilities were not yet finished. |
