Ithaca High School - Annual Yearbook (Ithaca, NY)

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ALBERT TURCO December 8, 1938 -June 5, 1956 Sir, you have wrettled well, and overthrown more than your enemiey, - Shakexpeare In Memoriam Albert Turc0's death last June greatly saddened the class of 1957. His cheerful- ness, friendliness, and ability to see the humorous side of things will long be remember- ed. He displayed great courage during his long illness. Al was one of Ithaca High's most promising wrestlers. In his freshman year, he was Section IV Open Wrestling Champion in the 106-pound class. He wrestled in the Sectionals in 1955 and was on the football team. A1's classmates contributed 55120 to a fund which was sent to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund in his memory. 18

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AHC6 Mulks S9-Hg HIVS My Way-U Pat Pearl sang, played, and charmed P. Pearl, A. Mulks Tic As Miss IHS Alice Mulks and Pat Pearl became the Misses IHS on February 14, 1957, Alice by singing to her own accompaniment the Western song It's My Way and Pat by re- citing comic verses and adding snatches of piano music. Anne Roskelly placed third with her pantomime of Eloise Bob Het- zler kept his audience in a gay mood by telling jokes as he presented the twelve Miss IHS candidates in their various acts. Betsy Brown tap-danced to I Want to Be a Danc- ing Mang a monologue of Awfully Lovely Philosophy was given by Marcia Childg Sherry Huntley twirled her batons. By the Light of the Silvery Moon was sung and danced by Judy Loveg Marilyn McCarthy played Impromptu in C Sharp Minor on the piano. What's the Use of Wonderin'? was sung by Helen McMeeking and I Could Have Danced All Night was danced and sung by Freya Olafson. Connie Wells panto- mimed Sweet, Old-Fashioned Girl, and Beth Wilson dramatically recited Daudet's The Last Class. I7 Anne Roskelly pantomimed Eloise

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MERTON ZAHRT August 25, 1958-December 5, 1955 And of all best thing: upon earth, I hold that a faithful friend ir the bert - Bulwer-Lytton In Memoriam The death of their classmate, Merton Zahrt, greatly shocked the senior class. Mert always had a smile and pleasant greeting for people. He was a member of Science, German, and Photography Clubs. He acted as technician for WIHS and Accent on Youth broadcasts. As an active member of the First Methodist Church, Choir, and Youth Fellowship, Mert contributed a great deal. Members of Merton's homeroom, 211, and a student who wished to remain anonymous placed books in the library at Ithaca High School in his memory. They are: American Science and Invention--A Pictorial Review of Hiytory by Mitchell Wdson and Truth IJ One by Henry james and Roland Gammon. I9