The 69th annual State Knights of Columbus Convention was held in Mobile. Peter Whelan, Chancellor, Knights of Columbus, Council 3565, was named Knight of the Year. 

Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen celebrated his 45th anniversary as a bishop.  Dallas County Science winners from Queen of Peace School, Selma, were Greg Gleming, Tom Jones, Perry Robinson and Tony Crear. St. Mary’s “Blue Devils” won the Junior Division of the Mobile annual soccer tournament.

Hace 50 años El Sr. Don Dieters, presidente de la PTA católica, nombró al Sr. Ed Clark como presidente del festival de primavera y a la Sra. Pat Setterstrom, presidenta de entradas y publicidad.

50 Years Ago Mr. Don Dieters, president of Catholic PTA, appointed Mr. Ed Clark as spring festival chairman and Mrs. Pat Setterstrom, ticket and publicity chairman.  Catholic High cheerleaders elected were: Maureen McGinty, Barbara Garritty, Gail Kennedy, Beth Smith, Mickey Eddington, Jane Cammack, Rhonda Davis, Donna Portera and Jan Martin.

50 Years Ago Dr. Robert K. Leigh, Ed.D, College of Education, University of Alabama, spoke on “Why Test” to the Montgomery area Catholic elementary school teachers. 

50 Years Ago St. Catherine’s students and parents gathered to celebrate the “Seder Meal.” 

50 Years Ago Members of the 1972 senior girls' all-star basketball team were Theresa McClellan, Cathy Gilpin, Monica Seaman, Dru Hedberg, Cindy Kelley, Mary Ann Edwards, Karol Kahalley, Connie Claxton, Kathy McGuire, Kathleen Rittlemeyer, Annette Duncan, Julie Taylor, Cindy Smith, Karen Henricksen, Angela Roush and Faye Bailey. 

50 Years Ago Bishop John L. May announced that Montgomery Catholic High would continue and begin its second century of Catholic secondary education in 1973. 

Anne Baggett compiles information for Looking Back from past issues of this newspaper. Anne is a member of St. Mary Parish in Mobile.

50 Years Ago Newly elected officers of Queen of Mercy Altar Society were: Mrs. James Strickland, president; Mrs. Joe Kader, treasurer; Mrs. Sullivan, corresponding secretary. 

Parish Council Officers for St. Mary Parish, Mobile were: Tony Naman, president; William Demouy, vice president; Sister Joan Serda, RSM, secretary. 

50 Years Receiving Eagle Scout Awards at St. Bede Parish were Barney Azar, Greg Walker, Norman Azar and Tom Azar. 

Anne Baggett compiles information for Looking Back from past issues of this newspaper. Anne is a member of St. Mary Parish in Mobile.

Anne Baggett compiles information for Looking Back from past issues of this newspaper. Anne is a member of St. Mary Parish in Mobile.

Anne Baggett compiles information for Looking Back from past issues of this newspaper. Anne is a member of St. Mary Parish in Mobile.

50 Years Newly elected officers of the Mobile Diocesan Holy Name Society were: William R. Dolan, president; James Seals, secretary; and James R. Rodriquez, treasurer.

50 Years    Douglas Grymes was honored as recipient of the Portier Award by Spring Hill College.

50 Years    A statewide conference for all Catholic Schools was held at Holy Trinity. New Junior High Cheerleaders for Catholic High Montgomery were Helen Schroll, Barbara Garrity, Sue Mugenast, Gale Kennedy, Liz Peterson, Laura Histon, Renee Lassonde and Mickey Edington.

50 Years Ago Rev. William B. Friend was named Vicar for Education and Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Mobile.

50 Years Ago New officers of St. Bede’s PTA were: Joe Morrison, president; Charles Minz, vice president; Mrs. Fairylee Frederick, secretary; and Mrs. Vera Mauser, treasurer.