Central Catholic High School - Vigil Yearbook (Canton, OH)

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William Weston Wild Bill . . . always a yell for C.C.HS. Joseph Williams Buzzy . . . jitterhugging was invented for him. Donald Wissmar Clean-shaven guy . . . competent. Annjeanette Witmer One way to find a friend is be one . . . Sinatra lover' . Gerald Wood Joseph Woodring Jan Younger Lae! Zachman Woody” . . . solid and Tenor deluxe . . . indispensable lakes conservative sport shirts With eyes that look into serious, a good student. student . . . Joe' . . . . you wanna bet? the very soul. Ruth Zengler Capable of anything she attempts . . . Mrs. Fink . Donald Zink . Fisherman and all-around sportsman. Dorothy Zwick Her manner has charmed more than one. Phyllis Zwick Does something nice for someone every day . . . Phil .

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Carol Stropki Her poised personality is out of proportion to her size. Jacqueline Strub Common sense u'ith her is common . . vivacious Jackie”. Francis Sullivan Fritzie” . . . Always cool, calm and collected. Louis Thomas A man among men . . . Mr. Touchdown USai. Claude Tracy Loves to live . . . sharp dresser. Margaret Udeck A woman nobly planned to warm, comfort, and command . . . Peggy”. Albert Waltz Always has a question . . . Alhie”. Barbara Wellman Always smiling . . . peppy, snappy. Just the girl to make you happy. Edward W'entzel Cookie” . . . member of the golf team. Michael Sumser Amazing height and dreamy eyes, basketball for exercise. Cecilia Waikem Not lazy, just doesn't feel like working . . . Celia”. Robert Werner Sharp hair . . . Always talking about something.

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Such was the scene at the Ursuline Diocesan battle as four of our future knights paraded onto the field as the announcer called them. In our newly built stadium, many sparkling and spirited handmaids wore tags made by the junior girls, as they rooted for our crusaders. Bill Weston and John Swartz added spirit to the tournaments by their cheering. Jackie Lattavo’s fast twirl added to our majorette line. Although the weapons used for the matches immediately following knighthood were usually blunted, many knights were wounded and some killed. The battle for possession of the rock” was somewhat the same, as the junior and senior girls resumed basket- ball competition on March 17. The juniors painted the rock” that night. Well could he make songs” can be applied to our squires as well as to Chaucer's squire. The Mello-Sharps,” composed of Tim Stephan, Fritz Sullivan, John Renier and Tom Farwick showed the talent of our class. The medieval pageants were attended by much excitement, with blowing of trumpets, the shouts of heralds, and the applause of the spectators. The annual Varsity Show on April 26 to 28 upheld this tradition as our loyal squires and handmaids displayed their ability. As true squires and handmaids, we sponsored the Junior-Senior Class Night, thereby giving aid to relatives” in need. As all knights must know the responsibilities of their castles, so James Monastra and Joseph Rocco went to Boys' State at Camp Perry, Ohio, to learn the functions of government. Louis Burger and David Motter spent a week learning the fundamentals of knighthood — truths of one’s country-in Operation Youth” at Xavier Uni- versity. The receiving of arms at the arrival of manhood was proven by the squire’s ability to don his arms; so the acceptance of the gavel by Fran Paul in the girls’ division, and by Chuck Nicola in the boys’ department sym- bolized their ability to rule. John Swartz was vice-president and Joan Scrimo, secretary and treasurer. SENIOR YEAR As September, 1955, came, we squires and ladies began our final year of vigil. Gallantry over and beyond the call of duty was necessary for the men and women in the Crusades. President of the girl crusaders in her junior year, Pat Penny was again chosen to lead them in her senior year. Chris Lindeman, Judy Clark, and Pat Flanagan were chosen as vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Paul Holder, Tom Farwick, and Jim Lab were elected as representatives of the senior squires. The crusading knights and handmaids of the twelfth century were militant bearers of the Cross and pro- tectors of their Church. Thus Diane Little led the sodalists as prefect. Annual retreat was observed by the squires for the last time before they became full-fledged knights. Our Crusaders, under the captainship of Louie Thomas and Ernie Fritsch, finished with a commendable 5-4 winning season. Eight squires led their team to victory in courtly tradition for the final time. The literature of the middle ages developed with the tradition set by knighthood. Unlike these stories, which mixed legend and fact, our school paper. The Comet, edited by Barbara George, is recognized for its presentation of concise, accurate reporting. Adding to the vitality and exuberance of the lively handmaids, Janet Lab was chosen a majorette. Heading the nine high-stepping majorettes was senior Judy Staub. Playing King and Queen before they were really knights and ladies. Football King, Louis Thomas, and his queen, Janet Lab, reigned at the Football Frolic on November 24. As active handmaids in the service for others, Mary Lou Haag, Judy Jewett, and Alice Hayes were leading the Future Nurses of America, and the latter two, the Junior Staff Aides of the American Red Cross. As hawking was a sport of the feudal times, so basketball excited our senior squires. Using a basketball in- stead of a falcon or hawk, five senior squires participated in the six wins and fourteen setbacks of the 1956 season. Our loyal squires and handmaids devoted hours of practice to the class play. Rest Assured. Their efforts were gallantly rewarded just as the miracle and morality plays were loved in medieval times. Fifty Handmaids, believing religious training most important, worked many months in order to spend three days of retreat at St. Joseph’s Retreat House in Cleveland. All the day they were singing or playing upon a lute.” Chaucer can easily say this to the senior squires and handmaids who participated in the Band Concert on April 24, displaying many hidden talents. A perfect handmaid, Judy Pedrotty, was chosen to crown Her Queen on May 20. Her attendants were Patricia Lab, Ruth Zengler, Joan Dowling, and Phyllis Zwick. As in medieval times when the squire escorted his lady-love to the castle balls, so our Central squires will escort their favorite handmaids to the Junior-Senior Prom, ’’Tropicana, on June 1. The squire of old spent the night before induction in prayer in front of the altar which held the armor he would don on the morrow. Likewise, the Senior squires and handmaids take time on June 5 at Baccalaureate Mass to concentrate on the value of our four-year vigil. Then on June 6, at 8:00 p.m., as we receive our diplomas, we are no longer squires and handmaids, but able and ever-ready ladies and knights who wish to serve Our Master.