Saxton Liberty High School - Block Yearbook (Saxton, PA)

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RALEIGH CHANEY Another blonde from Defiance who shown an unusual love for Uncle Sam and has joined the Army. He hopes to stay there twenty years, but one never can predict about Chaney. “Chaney” is especially fond of dancing. When consulted as to his feminine likes. Raleigh says that he loves them all. JOHN CIMBALISTA Ripper” The tallest athlete in the class, likes both basketball and football. He hails from North Point and doesn’t care who knows it. Wher- ever you see Jenkins and Defibaugh. there is the other member of the Big 3. namely Cimbalista. “Rip- per” has definite likes and dislikes, and he definitely dislikes public speaking. John’s ambition is to become a detective. WILLIAM CLAWSON “Bob” A small” boy from Woodcock Valley, who is seen in Saxton quite frequently. Folks say it is not on school business either. He stands “pat” for small flivers either black or green. Bob has recently taken to tooting the bass horn and this combined with his other business should really get him somewhere. KENNETH DIXON “Ken” The man with a deep voice w’ho can really toot” the clarinet, “Ken” has many friends and many interests. Aside from his musical ability, rumor has it, he is intensely interested in Editor”ial work. If this “Block” is the fruits of his interest, we say Go to it, Ken.” Will wedding bells ring? To this “Kenny” has no answer. SILVIN CHIARIZIA “Si” Tall, dark and handsome. Si” hails from the city of Saxton itself. Is a gentleman of no mean ability in algebra and wants to take up aviation as a career. He likes to bowl, but has recently taken a dis- tinct fancy to dancing and the girls say that he is learning fast. At all football games. Si” was in evidence with the notebook and pencil and little in the line of de- tail escaped his view. A good “writer-upper” we’d say. Chiarixia is seen quite frequently in the Hopewell section, and when ques- tioned don't be surprised if you hear him croon. “I Was Seeing Nellie Home.” Expects to accept Uncle Sam’s proposition at graduation. CATHERINE CIUCCI “Katrinka” This girl hails from Dudley and they don’t come any sweeter. She is an outstanding student and ex- cels in business. As business manager of the Block”. Katrinka” did an outstanding job. She is partial to the Navy and we don’t doubt but that it will be Anchors Aweigh one of these days. If so. what a lucky guy! DONALD DEFIBAUGH “Defi” Defi” is one of the most like- able chaps in the school. He is prominent in all school affairs, es- pecially basketball and dramatic work. His main ambition is to be an Engineer, and he is working to- ward that end. From the way he can engineer his way with a cer- tain Senior, we predict he has a swell future before him. Defi” says the only place he has failed in engineering was in trying to engineer himself from typing class. Mrs. Garber and Mr. Haring fur- nished the interference. PATTY ELDER Pat” Pat” is one of our local girls who is always busy both in school and out of school. With dark hair and a fair complexion, this young lady attracts many friends both young and old. Whether it be toot- ing the French horn in the band or making a pair of false teeth in Dr. Thomas' office. Pat” shows efficiency. Her main desire is to be a nurse and with her patience and personality she is sure to come through. Don’t you feel sick “Clawson ? TWENTY-ONE

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DONALD ABBOTT ••Lute” The boy with the loudest and best laugh in the school ! Donnie's main goal is to get out of school. Makes quite a hit as a salesman, especially in selling himself. We hear he commutes to Aitch. Could it be that there is a huge selling job there? NATALIE BARNETT Nan The Blonde Bomber, with eyes as blue as indigo and that’s no “punk —I mean bunk. An all-around sport, “Nan likes to swim, dance, and eat. In her spare time, she types, studies, and as for the rest—we’ll leave that up to you. DONNA BLAIR “Don” Don”. our saxaphonist. hails from Six Mile Run. and is fond of all type of music. She has a pleasing personal charm which should go far toward the realiza- tion of her ambition—to become a nurse. Do any of you fellows feel sick ? Don’s favorite pastimes are dancing, driving a car. and playing basketball. MAE BRENNAN Maizie” When you can't find Mac in her room, she will be in the office dit- toing. Her ambition is to be a private secretary to some lucky senator in Washington. She likes to sew very well. Her favorite pastime is playing the piano. Lots of luck. Mae! VAUGHN BAILEY One of our ex-G. I’ who re- turned to our school to complete his education. However. since Vaughn needs only one credit to re- re’ve his diploma, he has arranged with our supervising principal to complete that credit outside of school. It was nice having you, Vaughn. Lots of luck !! SETTIMIA BARTOLA “Tootsie This small dark haired girl from Six Mile Run is one of the hardest workers in the Senior Class. When- ever anything needs to be done, she always responds willingly. She likes to sing and dance and is a member of the High School Chorus. Home Economics is also one of her interests and we predict that lucky will be the lad who is able to snatch” Settimia for she can Bake a cherry pie, Billy Boy. Billy Boy !” WALTER BONE Skip Mr. Bone’s main ambition is to take up aviation. From his re- marks in English class we would say he is up in the air quite a bit, Walter is seldom seen without his side-kick. George McCavitt. Could it be that he is learning art from the old master ? At any rate he can draw rather well, and would make a fine plane designer, that is, if Uncle has no future designs for him. The best sport in the class as evidence by his attempting the Paul Jones at the Valentine Party. Good going. Walter ! JEAN BUSSARD Jean's address is Hickory Hill or Defiance—take your choice. You wouldn’t believe this but this quiet little girl has wild ideas. Her only wish is for the gay Wild West, where there is plenty of Cowboy- Music. coyotees and oranges. Buzz , as she is known to her friends, is a very good sewer and cook. TWENTY

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BETTY FISHER “Gert” Gentlemen don’t prefer blondes when Betty’s «round. This striking brunette. however, shows special preference for big game hunting; hence chooses Buffalo as her hunt- ing ground. Not only is she talented with the clarinet but also plays the typewriter well. With this combination she should make her mark in the world. PATTY FRIEDHOF •’Pat’’ Smile plus personality plus. The girl with the cute little curl. Her main strength is her ability as a Commercial student. Can she take dictation? Ask Mrs. Garber. Can she give dictation ? Ask Om-a-a-a-r from Robertsdale. With talent ga- lore Pat” will surely get places. HELEN GRIMES Grimesy” A smiling Irish girl from Finley- ville, who has been bitten by a bug from Mosquito Hollow'—we mean the love bug. Helen has shown much business ability as n leading merchant in her town. When questioned as to her future, she hopes to enter the Nursing Profession and work in a city hos- pital. With her mild manner and pleasing personality. Helen should really be a success in this field. THOMAS HEFFNER “Heziie Hezzie”. the tall and handsome varsity end. Full of surprises and no one is moce surprised than he when he calches'-a pass. He is liked by everyone, is the butt of all jokes, and always the leader of the gang. A lone wolf. Hezzie”, ex pects to accept Uncle Sam’s pro- position about June 1. His favorite pastime is cutting-up with Donnie Abbott. NORMAN FOOR “Norm” This Irishman from Findley ville is an all around handyman, and when there are things to be done the cry is Get Norman !” Whether it be nailing a board, driving the car. or prompting for a play. Norm” is always on the spot. He likes to dance, and plays football, basketball. and baseball. Ever since “Pride and Prejudice”, we noticed a certain dark brunette from the Saxton Suburbs riding in the Chevy”. Nice goin’ we’d say, Mr. Four. THELMA GRIFFIE “Griffie” This attractive member of the class is definitely linked with the movies we mean makes her home with the Manager and his fnmily of the theatre at Six Mile. She is always able to give you the latest tips on the theatre, and if a cer- tain male doesn’t interfere, we pre- dict her ambition realized- Cashier of Shapiro's Theatre in her home town. JACK HALLMAN A newcomer to the class, but a former student. Jack saw plenty of service in France and was im- prisoned for months by the Ger- mans. He has contributed greatly to the school, with his fine helpful spirit, and all around efficiency. HELEN HEISTER Shorty A little girl with a big bass voice, ami our champion Cheer Leader. Bubbling over with school spirit. Helen is always ready to help, either in the office, on the field, or anywhere services are demanded. An excellent cook, she has many talents which she can use in later life. Her ambition is to be a sec- retary or nurse, and providing the Navy doesn’t disrupt her plans. Heister will really go places. TWENTY-TWO