As part of our Centennial celebration, this month we’re highlighting one of the cornerstones of Notre Dame Regional High School—our traditions. From senior pins first given in 1929, to spirited pep rallies, Homecoming festivities, Activity Week, and the legendary Dawg Pound cheers, these moments have connected generations of Bulldogs.
Our history is filled with faith, fun and community—reminders that once you’re part of ND, you’re part of something bigger.
Read more about Notre Dame’s 100 years of traditions here.
Varsity Queen is crowned by Mr. Anthony Rubich at St. Mary’s first Homecoming Ball on February 17, 1952. Elected by student vote, Marlene Blattel, queen, and her four maids (left to right) Snookie Stehr, Marilyn Stroder, Bonnie Wulfers and Betty Schott. Varsity escorts are (left to right) Kenny Geringer, Gene Vandeven, Earl Blechle, Eddie Ressel, Mick Shannon, Paul Rehg, Bob Miller and Glenn Farrar.
Senior Suzanne Priest was crowned Varsity Week Queen in September 1979. Mark Kohfeld was her escort. The senior class raised $4,832.22 to win the week.
Members of St. Mary’s Hi-Lites work on the newspaper in October of 1952. Staff members included (sitting from left to right): June Rose Beaty, exchange editor; Jimmy Hahn, business manager; Janet Reiker, headlines; Martha Yuracko, city editor; Tom Rehg, co-editor; Dolores Millering, co-editor; Jo Ann Peetz, news editor; Laura Jean Williams, assistant advertising manager; Imelda Nenninger, circulation manager; Charlotte Nenninger, circulation assistant. Back row (left to right): Margaret Fuerth,
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