Ravenna High School - Tappan Tatler Yearbook (Ravenna, OH)

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Missing Persons' Bureau Newest and spiffiest addition to Ravenna Higl1's curriculum! That describes to the nth degree the Bu- reau of Missing Persons, newly created by the office girls in the principaI's office under the direction of Mr. Watters. Each period's absence slips bring to the eyes of Mr. Watters' helpers certain individuals who are re- ported missing from a class. Upon exami-ning this per- son's schedule and finding that he is due there, the girl in charge adds his name to what has been properly called the missing list. Then, much to the elusive persons's surprise, he finds himself being called to the office and being call- ed upon to explain his absence from a classroom. Some of the causes of these irregular absences include: failure to change schedules, failure to show excuses to teach- ers, and forgetfulness on the part of the student. Since Spring is approaching and the list has shown tendencies to increase, the office compiling the missing list has been suitably renamed, Bureau of Missing Persons. New Curtains for R.H.S. lt iust shows what Ravenna high students can do when they really get behind a program of this sort. So said Principal W. E. Watters when asked what he thought about the recent magazine contest sponsored to raise money to buy new curtains for the stage. The drive started March 5, and continued 10 days. Richard Howe was faculty adviser and Pauline Foster was student manager. Two teams, the maroon, consisting of the 7th, 9th, and 11th grades and captained by Joe Mascio, and the blue, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, led by Ann Troy, were set up. Each home room chose a captain to handle its affairs. Mary Arvizzigno was appointed to work with Mr. Howe and do the bookkeeping. A S25 War Bond was won by Jean Keefer, who sold S60 worth of subscriptions. Gwendolyn Thomas placed second and won S10 worth of stamps, while Laura Shortle and Kelly DeSimio tied for third place and received 53.50 each in War Stamps. ln addition to these, a 10 cent War Stomp was given for every Sl worth of Curtiss publications sold, or for every S2 worth of non-Curtiss publications. The school set as its goal S1,000, but when the final returns were counted, the total sum of 51,412.50 had been realized. The maroon team emerged victor- ious, selling 5741.25 worth of subscriptions. Individual home room honors went to maroon home room 216, which sold approximately S250 worth of orders. A prize of 510, for a party for the home room selling the most dollars worth of subscriptions, went to 216. The school's commission, after all prizes and other expenses were deducted, was 5435. There is a possibility that this magazine selling drive will become an annual event. At any rate, it was a huge success this year. R. H. S. girls say that there is something worse than a man without a country , and that is a coun- try without a man. The Induction Center Let's follow two of Ravenna Hi's hopefuls through the preliminaries of army induction-Elwod and Jerry, The Long and the Pittman of it. Traveling by Bus to the city in the cold Gray dawn, our heroes talk of their future in the army. The vehicle on which they ride seems to be a topic of con- versation. Jerry speaks, This driver never shifts Geers. In Casely of an accident l'm going out the emergency door. I wonder if he'll Wancheck or take cash for our fares? Elwood remarks, Boy he goes Sloan I wish he'd hurry. Let's sing, Jerry. Their melodious voices sound forth with Over hill, over Dale, we'Il hit the Dustman trail and the Cassons go marching a Long, and get out of here and get me Si mone, too . Upon their arrival at the depot the lads step into a dining room and Carver nice thick steaks. Elwood remarks, l'm so Fuller steak, I can't move. We've got to move, though, Elwood, because we've got to go to a Barber shop. How can we? l've spent all my Jack. We should have enlisted sooner. We may get a raw Delin this outfit. Finally the boys arrive at the induction center. As they Pfeil along the Long line of doctors, they realize that Uncle Sam meant business and he Addeo'd every little detail. You can Brett he doesn't miss a thing. Cars-i-no's what it takes to be a soldier. Gertrude your lower lip shouted a doctor. Let me see if your cheeks are Rosa . Do you sleep well? You must be up and Adams at 5:30 every morning, commented an interviewing of- ficer. You also must have Vita-mins. One look at the boys, and the doctor gave his O. K. You're the real McCoys, he said. The boys both agreed that they didn't like the test where one takes hold of an electric wire to test one's reflexes. Jerry Nashed his teeth and Roliffed his eyes at the 1st louie. I don't want to be a second General Montgom- ery, he said. Our heroes, accepted, find themselves undergoing 'vigorous exercises, drilling and doing Cal- anni-sthenics. I'll be glad to get my first pay check, sighed Jerry, Maimone is almost gone, too. A sergeant directed the rookies to take a North- COII. Di-PoaIa's in our way the boy exclaimed. Put your Dussel bag under the bed , commanded the sarge. We don't Foster weaklings in this man's army. lUnder their breath the boys agreed that the sarge was no Helen of Troy but sure was Weily.l After their boot training the boys were sent to Forte Chionchio, N. Caroline-a to be in a Battery Divis- ion lDry Celll, G. I. lslang for guardhousel. The uniforms issued them were Alltop and very little bottom but the boys left Sicuro and happy in their new iobs. They received very few De Maria-is and soon were permitted to Carrigans. Army life from here on will be too Ruff-in-tmble to discuss here so I make this the Enders. Page 16

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Seniors Bequeath - - - i We, the senior class, 'on this day, June the third, in the year of our Lord l943, having arrived at the peak of perfection, do proclaim this to be our last will and testament. Article l : To the hapless iuniors we do will and bequeath our ability to get along with the faculty, our high scholastic record, our athletic fighting spirit, in fact, our ability to do anything. Article ll: To the sophomores we do will and bequeath our air of sophisti- cation, for we no longer feel the need of it. Article Ill: To the flighty freshmen we do will and bequeath the stability of mind necessary to carry them suc- cessfully through three more hard years at R. H. S. Article IV: To the school at large we will and bequeath: il.l Our extremely ambitious na- ture. i2.l Our charming manner. l3.l I33 seats in Room 303 t4.l Our sweet memory. Sam Addeo wills his physique to James 'Jensen, John Alltop, his murder mysteries to tiill Griffin, Elber- on Andrews, his car to tire scrap drive. Jack mower w.lis his supply of bow tres to Mr. Howe, Joe Brode, his tal- ent on the piano to Jim Thomas, Ralph Byers, his book of pranks to Ray Grupe. Bill Carter bequeaths his love of sleep to Billy James, Jakey Casley, his supreme style of iitterbugging to Moldy Collins, Eric Casson, his executive ability to Mr. Watters, John Catlin, his attendance record to Ketty Caris, Bob Damicone, his speaking ability to Angel Profio. Dominic DeSimio wills his talent in declamation to Mr. Pearce, Peter DeSimio, his imitations to Soup Szuch, Paul Dobrilovic, his mechanical ability to Juck Neikirk. Bob Falcone leaves his place in pre-flight class to Bob Henderson, Eddie Gaski, his-looks to Alan Ladd, Lawrence Geer, his horse to those who hate to walk, Gus Graber, his place on the basketball team to Bill Trexler. Leonard Griffin bequeaths his sense of fair play to the school in general, Leo Held, his love of sports to Philip Jones, James Hensley, his quiet and unassuming manner to next year's seniors, Jerry Long, his love of chess to Joe Mascio. Leonard Marvin wills his love of school to Ruetta Dalrymple, John Mendiola, his love of clothes to Ed Widener, Paul Milbee, his slow drawl to Peggy Hoge. Bud Minnich gives his loucl sweaters to Mr. Miller, Bud Mowen, his love of convertibles to Jim Frank, Frank McCoy, his Southern chivalry to all the ungentlemanly boys, Norman Northcott, his love of the outdoors to Margaret Sapp, Dick Pfeil, his sports ability to James Ivy. Elwood Pittman leaves his science ability to Mar- Pdae 15 ilyn Canfield, Donald Rickenbacker, his bashfulness to Madonna Trocchio, Oliver Schneider, his collection of gags to Treva Moore, John Sedlock, his ability to blush to Nardy Rome. Bob Sivon bequeaths his muscles to Charles Atlas, Patsy Spano, his drawings to the school, George Stokes, his sweet notes on the trumpet to Franklin Gray, Mike Salandre, his knowledge of motors to Dick Arnold. Dominic Tamburro wills his truck to the Ravenna Cab company, Bill Thomas ,his curly locks to Baldy Sharp, Ray Trocchio, his timidity to Roger Slease. Ner Wertenberger bequeaths his classic good looks to George Kenny, Kenneth White, his ability to keep one eye on the ball and the other on the cheer- leaders to Jim Luli. Louanna Adams wills her ping-pong ability to Puck Parsons, Mary Arvizzigno, her ability to express her ideas in class to Sam Triscori, Ann Barber and Mary Petrone, their friendship to their sisters. Audrey Barber gives her love of chattering to Philip Furney, Doris Barber, her position to Jackie Es- posito, Norma Bartholomew, her deep voice to Ruth Ann Cook, Helen Baumberger, her iob at the dairy to Midge Pemberton. Cary Bower wills her love of feather bobs to Hazel Chalker, Christine Brett, her ability to chew gum to Miss Armitage, Beatrice Brick, her office as treasurer to anyone who thinks it would be fun, Eloise Brum- baugh, her army wings to the future aeronautics stu- dents, Gertrude Busch, her height to Nancy Lee Quillen, Vita Cacioppo, her black curls to Beverly Evans. Ann Calanni wills her raven locks to Atlee Wise, Ruth Carver, her smile to Ida Mae Couts, Josephine Chionchio, her love of trim suits to Stella Foti, Marie Chionchio, her smile to June Rose Cunningham. ' Mary Jane Conelly bequeaths her bottle of perox- ide to Mary Lou Johnson, Mary Corsino, her long finger- nails to Mary Tondiglia, Geraldine Crotser, her nick- name to Jerry Hendee, June Dale and Elizabeth Delin, their soft voices to the eighth grade, Audrey Dawson, her plaid shirts to Elsie Bingham. Vivian Delano wills her love of dancing to Leonard George, Mary DeMaria, her curls to Joan Nicola, Fran- ces DiPaola, her quiet manner to Marguerite Mazzola, Gretchen Dussel, her scholastic record to Kay Fleish- man, Shirley Dustman, her place in band to Mary Beth lkerman. ' V Beverly Dwire gives her love of bright colors ro Pat Hastings, Barbara Enders, her knitting needles to the Red Cross, Josephine Forte wills her seat in the back of 303 to Red Searl, Pauline Foster, her outstanding leadership in G. A. A. to the future club president. Coralyn Fuller leaves her quiet manner to Shirley Slease, Carmella Garro, her soft voice to Jack McClean, Kathryn Gray, her place in the trombone section to Bill Thompson, Gertrude Griffiths bequeaths her ability of always being busy to Judy Frank. V Ann Hahn wills her blondness to Marynina Por- case, Barbi Haiflich bequeaths her ability to sing to Tommy Crotser, Evelyn Hansen, her sympathetic nature to Juanita Wolf, Betty Hardesty leaves her ring to any lucky girl. tContinued on Page 513

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Let's Summarize Way back in September, 1942-school began- students poured into a clean and newly painted build- ing. American problems classes started with 40 books. Thus passed our first day. After that, time picked up speed and caught in its wake the first assembly, when all the new teachers were introduced, football practice after school, and other activities. Bonds and stamps were sold and a drive for activity tickets was begun. Before we realized it, September's books were closed. In October we experienced our first football set- back at Salem's hands, while junior class members elected officers for this and next year. Since there was a shortage of harvesters, G. A. A., Student Council, Red Cross, and Girl Reserves picked apples and grapes. First report cards of the year made their appearance. There was excitement in the air as the cast for the sen- ior play, American Passport, was being chosen. Sev- eral air raid drills were conducted in all the city schools. The teachers' convention gave pupils an extra holiday. All these things happened in October. ln November the music department gave its first program of a series. The High Times was sent to men in service. The Prince of Peace contests were held at the various churches in the city while debaters began to travel to their first practice tournaments. Paint and powder made their first appearance as seniors present- ed another success. The football season closed with two wins, two ties and four losses. Thanksgiving this year was different, as many members of our families were away. November passed quickly. December marked one year of our participation in war and too, the announcement came that 18-19 year olds would be drafted soon. Luckily our seniors were deferred until the end of school. To further our aid In the war, students pledged themselves to buy enough stamps and bonds to buy a ieep. Basketball fans who followed the team to Salem saw the boys win a thrilling game. On the day before we left for Christmas vaca- tion, the music and speech departments combined to present again the beautiful nativity pageant. Although school didn't start until January 5, many came back on the first to see our varsity players beat the alumni. With the slogan A Word to the Wise ls Sufficient all began to study for semester exams. As the last half of the year began, one of the faculty, Mrs. Sullivan left to join her husband. Mrs. Francies took her place. February was a full month. With the ieep pur- chased, a field ambulance was the next goal. Seniors especially were busy as the class was ranked and sen- iors were picked for the scholarship team. -The school's dramatic talents were exhibited as another hit was scored in the play Arsenic and Old Lace. Girl Reserves' year was highlighted by their an- nual formal. A new entertainment opportunity was initiated as U. S. O. parties began. The war hit even harder as Miss Shanaberger left for Red Cross training. Miss Gorlich came to take her place. March was a busy month, and seniors found that teaching wasn't an easy task when they took over for a day the duties of the faculty. Twelve seniors took the general scholarship tests and honors came to seven in state, district and county. Those faded auditorium curtains will soon become Page 17 Signs of the Times V Bud Mowen's daily escape from fourth period study hall. Gert Griffiths versatility, shown throughout her numerous undertakings. Ollie Schneider's ability to manufacture of weird chemical concoctions. Barb Haiflich's sixth period iaunts to every room two or three times every day. Bob Sivon's disastrous talent as a mischief-maker. Gret Dussel's perfect record. .lerry Long's never-bragged-about knowledge of current events. Audrey Barber's thorough enioyment of life and all it has to offer. Kenny White's budding signs of becoming a iazz drummer. Bob Damicone's acceptance into the Navy Air Corps-ambition realized. Nick Mendiola and Bill Thomas's flawless mechan- ical drawings. Shacka and Dominic's colorful race for best dress- ed senior. Elwood Pittman's numerous debates in American problems class. Ner Wertenberger and Bud Minnich's attempt to play Moral in Italian. Paul Dobrilovic's absences during hunting season. Where does he get the shells? Mr. Bates' humorous musings in chemistry class. Beats Bob Hope. Dick Furney's calmness addressing assembly. Mr. Pearce should sign him up. Angel Profio's stirring pep talk in assembly-a masterpiece. Barbara Ender's bulging notebook, a veritable portable filing cabinet. Leo Held's sweet-smelling aroma after some inno- cent soul spilled lOc perfume on his sweater. a memory as students pushed the magazine drive over the goal and proceeds went for new draperies. The iuniors presented the beautiful play Smilin' Through. The nice weather demanded a spring vaca- tion but not until after every pupil tests were given. April-only eight more weeks of school. Scholar- ship teams were picked and Ravenna students achieved the customary high rank in the state and district. Naval, army and marine reserve tests were given. News of an- other army, that of the canines, was brought to us in an assembly and R.H. S. agreed to sponsor a war dog. Commencement was felt to be approaching as gradua- tion announcements were distributed. A day to be re- membered was the one in which one more American Problems book was found in the clean-up campaign. Another memorable day was April 20, when Eric and Elwood finished their three month chess game. May-April's showers brought May flowers iust in time for the prom. Seniors elected to city offices-- iust for a day. Soon l26 will leave high school behind. Caps and gowns fitted, baccaulaureate planned, exams, and be- fore we know it commencement will have come and gone. The last affair will be the breakfast and then-