Snowden High School - Aquila Yearbook (Library, PA)

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KIM-L Pfwnfwflf- Homecoming, at Snowden High brought us many happy reunions. As we were driven toward our Alma Mater by the capable Bill Trover, we glanced out the bus windows and were amazed as we saw familiar names of the Class of ,52 in neon lights. There in front of our eyes in bold letters was Gorisek and Wisniski Beauty Salonf, Inside the shop were Rosemary and Dolores working on a society woman, Marian Kozak. In the next block was GriHith,s Mortuary with Harry Daugherty driving the ambulance out of the driveway, as Donna was Welcoming some guests. Smiling Jackf the used car salesman, seemed to be selling many cars when we passed. To our surprise he turned out to be our own Jack Cerar. We finally arrived safely. We entered the building and walked past the otlice. Working diligently on state reports were the Dean of Men Richard Cash- dollar and the Dean of Women Io Ann May. Bonnie Lou Dolan, their secretary, was trying to find the mistake that someone had made. Trudging up the corridors with their arms full of supplies were Frank O,Black, Elmer Nagy, and Fred Noakes. Freddie was carrying a small box of pencils and Elmer and Frank each had ten reams of paper. We walked past a few more rooms and entered the Students, Lounge. Whom do you think we saw? There was Mary Pope in a comfortable lounge chair with her head tilted back catching up on the sleep she missed the previous night. Weird sounds were coming from the auditorium. We decided to investi- gate. As we went in the door we were almost knocked over by the rushing florist, Phil Bowers, who was taking flowers to the operetta stars. When we followed him in We saw Verner Benzo pulling his hair out as he tried to get the orchestra in tune. Virginia Kuna, the pianist, was helping Sam Crumby and Betty Jane Atkins, the stars of the operetta, practice their scales. Nancy Neff gracefully per- formed her ballet solo, and then had her costume fitted by Amelia Kratofil, the seamstress, while Donnah Randall, the expert fashion designer, looked on with approval. On our way down to 'the cafeteria we saw Mary Popovich and Ioan Opfer- man in the Common's Room preparing their notes for next weekis debate, Pro- ceeding further on our little jaunt we heard Ambrose Blashich, one of the mem- 22

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.Ia.4L6chZLamLj Dolores Deak-bequeaths her desire to be a nurse to anyone ambitious enough to strive for the position. Raymond Dobrowolski-wills his sincere- ness to quiet Bobby Nagle. Bonnie Lou Dolan-imparts her Broadcas- ter articles to Julia Melani. Rudy Dudukovich-passes on his witty re- marks to Richard Thieret. Rosemary Gorisek-leaves her fashionable clothes to Alice Bretschneider, Donna Griffith-unwillingly leaves her dadis pencils in all the desks. Theodore Hale--bestows his tallness upon Richard Harriet who needs it. William Houston-leaves the school with broken windows from all the fast curves he pitched. Marian Kozak-reluctantly ceeds her sweat- ers to Dorothy Corsin. Amelia Kratolil-bestows her sewing ability upon Nancy Zupancic. Virginia Kuna-grants her empty seat at the piano to the musically inclined Audrey Hindman. Edward LaPata-ceeds his acting ability to any ham. Mary jane Lomaga-surrenders her posi- tion at the drugstore to Donna Lasko. Rae Love-ceeds his ability to get thrown out of English class to the mischievious Jay McCabe. Io Ann May-leaves exhausted Mrs. Len- hart with peace of mind. Russell Moore-entrusts the keys to the coke machine to any thirsty person. Elmer Nagy-relinquishes his bright shirts to his brother Frank. Nancy Neil-surrenders her thrilling stunts that she does on May Day to Roseann Brandis. Fred Noakes-turns over his ability to tease to Ronnie Boyer. Frank O'Black-surrenders his artistic abil- ity to Marion Pranevich. Ioan Opferman-quietly grants her shyness to Lilas Sewchok. Mary Pope-reluctantly imparts her long walk to Shirley Iohnson. Mary Popovich-leaves the side door open so that Kay Schang can skip class. John Posego--entrusts his mathematical ability with his brother Robert. Ralph Pust-sadly leaves the soccer field. Donnah Randall-leaves her title of Pos- ture Queeni' to Tresa Polacek. Helen Sokol-confers on Albena Boyer her dancing ability. Hugh Todd-grants Richard Leaver his pleasant ways. Betty Anne Trax-leaves two shiny apples on Mr. Markley's desk. William Trover-leaves the squireis oHice with an empty wallet from paying speeding tickets. Myrna Vaira-awards Ianet Jordan all her basketball trick shots. Virginia Walchak-regretfully leaves all the boys in Shannon. Margaret Ann Wilson-willingly consigns all her yearbook worries to the next Aquila editor. Dolores Wisniski-exhausted leaves her run for the bus to Barbara May. Ambrose Blashich Marie Bretschneider Io Ann May john Posego Helen Sokol Margaret Ann Wilson

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gfbldd., Pfwplmzq, bers of the swimming team, make a big splash as he tried to impress a cute little coed, Iune Anton. We sat down at one of the tables in the cafeteria and there was the editor of the annual, Marie Bretschneider, eating hurriedly so she could finish her udummyv copy. Betty Anne Trax tried desperately to eat and listen to all the gossip at the same time so that she would have enough news for her newspaper. The cafeteria was quite crowded but we did catch a glimpse of Iosie Butler and Mary jane Lomaga, two of the helpers, putting out more trays of food. We knew' we would enjoy our meal because the cashier, Helen Sokol, told us that Virginia Boff was a very good cook. After we finished our delicious meal we walked up to the second Hoor. There we saw a familiar face, Mary Jane Boyer, sorting and giving out a large amount of mail. We hadnit realized that we had spent so much time. We were almost late for the football game but with a little hurrying we got there in time for the kickoff. You never heard such peppy cheerleaders as Sonny Cusic, Rae Love, and Ralph Pust. Jim Cook, the scribe, was kept busy recording the touchdowns that were made by Rudy Dudukovich and Billy Houston. Everyone was hoping that Ted Hale and Hugh Todd, the newsmen at the game, would give the school a big write-up in tomorrowis newspaper. When we were walking around at half time we saw Ray Dobrowlski, the school's benefactor, talking with Melvin Castelli, Chairman of the Board of Di- rectors. Virginia Walchak, the sorority leader, was asking the commercial teach- er, Margaret Ann Wilson, to help her sorority sponsor a dance. Myrna Vaira, the coach of the girls, basketball team, was discussing the football game with Iohn Posego, the math professor. We hurried back to our seats as we heard Eddy LaPata, the sports an- nouncer, say that the second half was about to start, Dolores Deak,' the nurse, rushed out to the Hield with the capable physician, joe Cusic, as Russell Moore, one of the players, was seriously injured. As we left we heard the band playing the victory song and we knew the home team had won again. Bonnie Lou Dolan Io Ann May Margaret Ann Wilson 23