Kingston High School - Kingstonian Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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LASSHI RY Four years ago our teachers brought forth into this High School a new student body, conceived and dedicated to the proposition that all teachers are created to be tormented. ln the customary manner we, as Freshmen, were put to the task of surmounting the disillusionment in- flicted upon us by the upperclassmen. Such things as the celebrated freight elevator, the phantom room above the library, and purchasing tickets for chapel were among the fiendish designs originating in the minds of the upperclassmen. Lost in a maze of halls, windows, and doors, you could identify any of the Green Species by merely observing them as they peered intently behind doors for room numbers. Frequently we could be seen stealthily creeping across the forbidden front hall in mortal fear of our would-be superiors. We gaped with awe when our football team returned from Shenandoah hilariously proclaiming the title of Eastern Champs . Then came a lull in the gaity of our first year of high school-MID fYEAR.S!!l Safely but not too sanely through these tribulations, we started on the last lap of our freshman year. No truer words were ever spoken than when Sher- man gave his definition of war, but to us it was heav- enly, with unexpected days of vacation when rationing first appeared. Reentering the portals of Kingston High School as high and mighty sophomores we took it upon ourselves to impart to the green freshmen some of the devilish- ness which the upperclassmen had so graciously be- stowed upon us. We soon tired of this form of enter- tainment and settled down to a routine of football games, dances, basketball games, wrestling meets and occasionally we studied. Soon that dreaded time for exams arrived. After worrying about them for weeks, we were greatly sur- prised to discover that due to the paper shortage , we would be spared the gruesome task of wading through mid-years and finals. Since we had ascended a rung or two on the ladder of learning we were now permitted to take membership in a few of the school clubs. Some of the clubs for which we qualified were: the Library Club, the Lan- guage Clubs, and the Glee Club. Toward spring, our classes were frequently and rudely interrupted by air raid drills. Shrill sirens awakened us from the study of the great classic Tale of Two Cities . June soon rolled around and the teachers eagerly looked forward to a much needed vacation, Our junior year started OH with a bang! We were banged by the thoughts of chemistry, shorthand, and Julius Caesar! To the disappointment of all we did not elect class officers, nor did we have a Junior Execu- tive Council. However, our junior year was not an entire failure. In February try-outs were held for our Junior Play. The play selected being Junior Miss , and the leading players were Rita Kresge, Reese Finn, Ruth Sandler, Lois Schmoll, Charles Nesbitt, and Marvin Weisberger. Success of the play merited a repeat performance, with contribution of the proceeds to the National Red Cross. Conclusion of our junior year, brought to us the realization that our fourth and final year of high school had come upon us. On September 6, 1945, a tired and study-worn group of seniors entered Kingston High School for their final year of slumber. This Senior Class, starting out on the right foot, sponsored a Pigskin Prom to commemor- ate the close of a successful football season. Then came the Senior Play, which event was sched- uled for December, but due to circumstances beyond our control, it was postponed until January twenty-sixth. The play, entitled And Came The Spring , had a large cast including: Rita Kresge, Lee Carter, Jeanne Lou Connors, Reese Finn, Marie Berry, Dorothy Gavanus, Jane Ann Bush, and Michael Barna. Again the basketball team and the wrestling squad came to the fore. The basketball team almost reached the top except for the loss of a few games. Neverthe- less the wrestling team went over the top by attaining the Wyoming Valley Championship Award. In the early part of February, the Senior Class be- gan to sponsor a series of Friday night sport dances. On March third the Lions Club provided additional social activities for Kingston youngsters by -sponsoring a Youth Center , open Tuesday and Saturday evenings. The boys gym was opened for games such as. ping- pong and shuifleboard, while the girls gym was used for dancing. The juke box was very much appreciated by the student body. The Senior Class then launched the wild turmoil known as preparing for graduation. Orders were taken for name cards and announcements as well as individ- ual pictures. This preparation was rudely interrupted by the Star Dust Revue, but we were soon into the swing of things again when we were measured for our caps and gowns. However, graduation was not complete due to the absence of several members of our Senior Slass. To these boys, Patrick Pat Gaughan, David Dave Hoeschle, Ralph Katrosh, Leonard Lenny Bellas, Ed- ward Spook Connor, Francis Frank Czarniak, Don- old Don Ankudovich, John Poznak, Milan Shep Shepherd, David Bubbles Powell, Joseph Joe Shut- lock, James Nimmer Evans, John Gresh, William Scove Connors, Anthony 'iTony Groblewski, Francis Wizard Gildea, William Bill Goodwin, we send sin- cere and hearty thanks for their unselfish service to their country and class. Good luck, best wishes, and a fervent. prayer from classmates that God may speed their safe return.

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WALSH, HELEN Walsl1ie Genial and willing to please. Newspaper Typist 4: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Pan American 2, 3: Intramural Basketball 1, 2: Intramural Volleyball 1, 2: Intra- mural Speedball 3. VVEISBERGER, MARVIN Marv He's quite a scholar, a pxood speaker too, As lonxr as he's cheerimr he won't be blue. Basketball 3, 4: Sen, Play: Jun. Play: Stardust Revue 2, 3, 4: Pres. l : Newspaper Ed. Staff 1, 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 3, 4: French Club 3, 4: Pres. 4: Triple A 3, 4: Pres. 4: Latin Club 2, 3: Civil Engineer- ing Club 4: Glee Club 1: Gym Club 2: Library Club 2, ii, 4: Intramural Basket- ball 1. 2: Acting Captain 4: Honor Soc. 4. WILLIAMS, BETTY HB. J. Charming manner, winning way, Always nice and ever gay. H. R. Pres. 2: H. R. Sec. 1: Newspaper Typist: Triple A: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Span- ish Club 2: Glee Club: Latin Club: Intra- mural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. WILSON, DOROTHY Dot Never blue, but always happy, She makes a good pal. H. R. Vice-President 2: Home Economics 2, 4: Senior Girl Reserves: French Club 1: Intramu1'al Basketball 1, 2, 3: Intra- mural Volleyball 1, 2, 3: Intramural Speed- ball 3. WEINSTEIN, LILLIAN Lil A quaint yet modern little miss, Who's full of pep and pro. Stardust Revue l, 4: French Club 4: Latin Club l, 2: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Pan Amer- ican 3: Intranural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Volleyball l, 2, 3, 4: Intra- mural Sueedball 3. WHITE, DORIS White She's full of ambition: ready to work, Along life's path, she'll never shirk. Stardust Revue 4: H. R. Vice-Pres. 2: Yearbook Adv. Mgr.: Sen. Council: Home Economics 4: Library Club 2, 3, 4: Intra- mural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Captain: ln- tramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Pan Amer- ican 3: Swimming 1, 4: Girl Reserves 4. WILLIAMS, RHUEA A very cute miss, with a pretty smile, A Hippant air, and lots of style. Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4: Sen. Play: Stardust Revue 2, 3. 4: Yearbook Bus. Staff: News- paper Ed. Staff: Cheerleader 3. 4: Acting Capt. 4: Senior Council: G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Honor Soc. 3, 4, Sketch Club 2, 3: Library Club 2, 3, 4: Latin Club 2, 3: French Club 4: Triple A 3, 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Tumbling Team 2, 3, 4: Intramural Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Basketball 1: H. R, Coach 2, 3, 4: Swimming Club 2: Fashion Ed. 3: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Intra- mural Speedball 3: Tournaments 2, 3, 4: Otficiating 2, 3, 4. WILSON, NADINE Dean5 ' For she was just the quiet kind, Whose nature never varied. Pan American 2: Stardust Revue 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Home Economics 4: Girl Reserves 4: Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 4: Intramural Volleyball 1, 2. I94 WINTERS, PAULINE Blackie Dark eyes, dark hair, Happy smile, lovely air. Home Economics 3, 4: Girl Reserves 4: Intramural Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4: Intra- mural Volleyball l, 2, 3. WOLFE, JANE Janie Small and pleasure loving, yet discreet, A very nice szirl, whom you all should meet. Band 4: French Club 2: Home Economics 4: Girl Reserves 4: Intramural Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3. ZEKAUSKAS, ANN The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresifrht, strength and skill. Intramural Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Capt. H. R. Basketball 1, 2: Stardust Revue 2, 3, 4: Yearbook Bus. Stall: Newspaper Ed. Statl': G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Library Club 3, 4: Treas. 4: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Modern Dancing: 2, 3, 4: All Star Volleyball Team 3: Honor Soc. 3, 4: Pan American 3: Latin Club 2: Reserve Basketball 1 : Intramural Speedball l: Drill Team 3: Swimming.: Club 2, 3, 4: Instructor 4: Honorary Member Pi Delta 4: Tournaments. WOLFE. ELBERT VV0lf A quiet fellow with curly hair, He never scemed to have a carc. Wrestling: 2: Track 1, 2: Jun. Play' Star- dust Revue 2, 3, 4: Yearbook Bus, Stall: Newspaper Bus. llflar. 3, 4: Newspaper Bus. Staff 2, 3, 4: Library Club 4: Pan Amer- ican 1: German Club 4: Civil Engineering Club 3, 4: Radio Club 1, 2: Triple A 3, 4. YOEMANS, ELEANOR Ellie Her heart as far from fraud, As heaven from earth, Stardust Revue 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 2, 3. 4. Home' Economics 4: Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4: Intramural Volleyball 2, 3, 4. ZWEIER, BRUCE He's always ready to pitcs right in, And solve any problem with a grin. Yearbook Ed. Stall: Yearbook B s. S'all' Newspaper Bus. Staff: Yearbook Assoc. Ed :. Library Club 2, 3, 4: Pres. 4: Civil Engineering Club 3, 4: German Club 4: Pan American 3: Flying: Club 4: Honn Society 4,

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LASS WILL We, the Class of 1945, after having completed four outrageous years in High School fa place where we always worked hard,J and having crammed into our heads all the knowledge possible UD, we hereby set forth the Last Will and Testament, of a class never to be forgotten, Cespecially by the teachersj. Firstly, To Our Teachers: MISS ANITA WILLIAMS: O, if Shakespeare had only written a few more quo- tations like the dagger speech. MR. JAMES JONES: Fewer students to occupy detention hall after school. MRS. THOMAS: Another year of successful play directing. COACHING STAFF: More all-around athletes for championship teams. MR. IVESON: A room full of pretty girls to make biology more interesting. MISS MYRE WILLIAMS: More thoughtful students who will return library books on time. MR. GITTEN S: - At least one class that won't make so much noice. MISS CAIN: Success as a teacher in K. H. S. MR. GOLDEN: A more behaved student body CYD. MR. HANKEY: A few more brilliant chemistry students. MISS CRONIN: Better Chapel programs for everybody. MR. PICCONE: At least a few students who understand solid and trig. V MISS JONES: A few intellectual beings Qwhat are they?J for the Honor Society. AND FINALLY: To the teachers we leave-and they're thankful for it. Secondly, To The Students: ELAINE NAGLE: The popularity of Ish Piccone. GEORGE MOONEY: The ambition of Eddie Malikowski. PETE PETERSON: Chuck Supulski's success on the grid-iron. PATSY STAHL: Izzy Smith's way of dressing. DAVE THEIR: Chick Armstrong's technique of wrestling. NIGGER KULINA: Merl Norcross's way of playing basketball. ROSEMARY REILLY: The brillance of Rita Kresge. TO THE JUNIORS: Things the Seniors had trouble getting fmostly good marksl. LORRAINE CLIME: The wit of Jane Ann Bush. TO THE SOPHOMORES: More waysof getting in mischief, but beware of Q '? J. TO THE FRESHMEN: A few trustworthy upper classmen who will take pity on you. TO THE FUTURE SENIORS: We leave all our beloved books, fespecially Hamlet and Macbethl. TO THE FUTURE EDITORIAL STAFF: A box of aspirin to relieve unavoidable headaches. TO THE FUTURE SENIOR BOYS: Better draft status. TO THE WRESTLING SQUAD: Another championship team. TO NEXT YEAR'S YEARBOOK EDITOR: A All the luck in the world, fyou'll need itj. and Finally: We leave behind all our books but go forth putting the knowledge derived from them into good practice, never to forget our dear old Alma Mater.