Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1945 volume:

yO n ifl ' iilll ' llffl ' ilfii.r ri ' ' - LJBRARY 3 1833 01758 0843 GC 977.102 AS8HS, 1945 ■ WmRMY,. ACTION... AT ASHTABULA HI6H SCHOOL - ASHTABULA, OHIO •1945 M miiiiii iiiiii!iii; ' -i!! ' i ' ' ' I- Hi! ' • • • !ll ' !||MI|!|!li,l||ll|||lim l ouiki Ctciioiiii at CX.H. . Dart Cake Party . . . Senior Prexy Candidates Andy Monda and Jack Cummins cast their ballots . . . Y Canteen Committee . . . Election Booth Officials . . . The pause that ref reshes . . . Election Board. ys ooiaence oj Uocpe ' iaiicH The struggle of man through the long centuries has been quest for freedom which is exemplified today by democracy. Believing our school is a typical democracy, the 1945 Yearbook staff has chosen as its theme Democracy in Action at Ashtabula High School. The Dart staff hopes that through this book you may be able to re-live your years in a democracy at A. H. S. and build a foundation to further the cause of democracy in the world. Uedicaiea to . . . TUaiie G. Kail ne Freedom of the press is a right of the readers of news and a responsi- bility upon the producers of the news. This guiding philosophy, o magnetic personality, and a profound under- standing of young people have made Miss Marie A. Kahne, instructor of social science and journalism, one of the keystones of the teaching staff of Ashtabula High School. The honors awarded to innumerable Dort staffs for their meritorious achievements while under Miss Kahne ' s tutelage testify to her ingenuity. Because the democratic spirit prevailing at A. H. S. could not be com- plete without the medium through which student opinion is expressed, we dedicate this yearbook to Miss Kahne as a tribute to her resourcefulness and diligence. Uonieni Just as a democracy moves forward under a set pattern, so a high school progresses. Believing democracy is not static but alive, this Yearbook strives to record democracy in action at A. H. S. in Classes, in Clubs, and in Competition. five ... iv CLAS SES Ike dt j (Soa b ok Mucaiion E. D. Maurice, Superintendent A. W. Lewis, Clerk-Treasurer C. L. Shay lor. President T. E. Warren, Vice-President eight eU ilte Pace ioi Uemociacii Members of the 1944-45 board of education ably demonstrated that when the world is at its worst, the schools can be at their best. Facing a year of shortages, they proved their competence in maintaining successfully the high standard of Ashtabula ' s public school system. Elected in January to direct the activities of the board was C. L. Shaylor who succeeded R. A. Elder as president. He is assisted by Vice-president T. E. Warren and Clerk-Treasurer A. W. Lewis. R. A. Elder, K. H. Parks, and C. H. Sanborn complete the membership of the board. Board members faced a shortage of qualified personnel, but opening day found Ashtabula ' s schools fully staffed. Improvements in the physical aspects of the school were evidenced as a new drafting room was added to the vocational building; desks and tables completed the rennovation of the fine arts department; with an eye to future redecoration, new chairs were purchased for the social room of the high school; electrical shop and other vocational classes received additional improvements. A civic-minded interest in the school was apparent as the public voted to pass the one-mill levy to increase the pay of school personnel. The pub- lic ' s response showed an awareness of the increase in the cost of living and the necessity of higher wages for teachers. The board not only kept the schools at par but also looked ahead to the post-war era. Plans were formulated for a post-war expansion and replace- (continued on page sixty-nine) R. A. Elder C. H. Sanborn K. H. Parks Oui Q mmshatols TOP ROW; E. D. Maurice, superintendent; R. A. Boll, assistsant principal; Miss Gloria Matticola, secretary; E. I. Gephort, principal; A. W. Lewis, superintendent of buildings and grounds. BOTTOM ROW: Miss Amy Parker, director of guidance and child accounting; Mrs. Julia Noppi, school nurse; Miss Christine Brown, stenographer for Superintendent E. D. Maurice; Mrs. Estelle Bande, secre- tary to A. W. Lewis. Behind the scenes of any good school system is a group of alert adminis- trators whose task it is to coordinate the numerous departments into a com- petent, smoothly-functioning organization. Aware of the kaleidoscopic nature of current affairs. Superintendent E. D. Maurice is constantly serving the students and the community with his keen perception of the demands placed upon the City school system by our changing war-time environment of school administration. All students have profited by Principal E. I. Gephart ' s sage advice, and agree that no more fitting a tribute can be found than the words of Alexander Pope, Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend. In an unassuming manner, without fanfare, A. W. Lewis, superintendent of buildings and grounds, oversees the thousand and one tasks which must be performed to keep the knowledge factory at the pinnacle of efficiency. Her graciousness and unselfish devotion to duty have won Miss Amy Parker, director of guidance and child accounting, the respect and admiration of both students and faculty. With winning smiles and skilled hands, Mrs. Helen Kellogg and Mrs. Julio Nappi, our women in white, uphold the high traditions of their pro- fession. Efficiency plus personality characterize the staff of girl Fridays who take care of the profusion of routine office work. Gloria Matticola is secre- tary to Principal E. I. Gephart; Christian Brown, receptionist and office secretary; Estelle Bande, statistical clerk. Under the calm counsel and constructive leadership of this group, the metamorphosis from students to citizens, who are conscious of their duties and responsibilities, is made safely and with a minimum of confusion. lite T( cult j H eba es cuili MR. ROBERT A. BALL, Assistant Principal; Teacher of English; Coach of Basketball and Track; A. B., Mount Union College . . . MR. MICHAEL J. PATRONE, Teacher of Electrical Vocational Education and Mechanical Drawing; B. S. in Education, University of South Carolina. . . . MR. JOHN B. KOHUT, Instructor of Industrial Arts; Bradley Polytechnical Institute; B. S., Kent State University . . . MR. CHARLES A. MEISTER, Supervisor of In- dustrial Arts, B. S., Bradley Polytechnical Institute MR. ARTHUR WALD, Supervisor of Vocational Machine Shop; B. S., University of Wisconsin; M. A., Ohio State University. MISS MARGARET HOWARD, Teacher of English; A. B., Ohio Wesleyan University; A. M., University of Pennsylvania. . . . MISS MARIE A. KAHNE, Teacher of Social Science and Journalism; Adviser of Student Publications; B. A., Flora Stone Mather College, Western Reserve University; Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University. . . . MISS JEAN CAROL STOUT, Teacher of English; Assistant Adviser of Student Publications; A. B., Mount Union College. . . . MISS JEAN PHILLIPS, Teacher of World History and English; B. A., Marietta College; Northwestern University. MISS HELEN MYERS, Teacher of Shorthand, Typing and Practical Arithmetic; Ohio University; B. S. S., University of Pittsburgh. . . . MISS BARBARA L. SUTHERLAND, Teacher of Bookkeeping; Muskingum College; B. S. in Business Education, Ohio Northern University. . . . MISS HELEN TOP ROW: R. A. Ball, M. J. Patrone, J. B. Kohut, C. A. Meister, A. W, Wald. BOTTOM ROW: Miss Margaret Howard, Miss Marie Kahne, Miss Jean Stout, Miss Jean Phillips, Miss Helen Myers, Miss Barbara Sutlierlond, Miss Helen Coulter. eleven To Z(se looU ok Uemociacxj COULTER, Teacher of Shorthand and Typing; Wilmington College; B. S. in Education, Ohio University. MISS BETTY BARTLETT, Teacher of Speech and English, Director of Dramatics, B. A., Muskingum College; M. A., University of Michigan. . . . MISS ARLENE WILLIAMS, Teacher of Latin and English; A. B., Heidelburg College; Duke University; Western Reserve University. . . . MISS HAZEL BECKWIThI, Teacher of Social Science and English; B. S. in Education, Ohio State University MISS VELMA WATSON, Teacher of English; Mus- kingum College; B. S. and M. A., Ohio State University. MR. JULIUS McELROY, Director of Boys ' Physical Education; B. S., Mount Union College MRS. MARGARET COWIE, Director of Girls ' Phys- ical Education; Western Reserve University; Kellogg School of Physical Edu- cation; University of Colorado. . . . MR. GEORGE GUARNIERI, Teacher of Commercial Geography, History, and Boys ' Physical Education; Coach of Football; B. S., Ccnisius College; Ohio State University. MR. DWIGHT E. EUVERARD, Teacher of Senior Science and Biology; B. S., Otterbein College; Ohio State University. . . . MRS. CLYDE RUTHER- FORD (MISS ROSALIE CHRISTIAN), Teacher of Geometry; B. S. in Educa- tion, Kent State University. . . . MRS. HELEN CLARK WIGHT, Teacher of Mathematics; Butler University; B. S., Purdue University. . . . MR. ALBERT WISNER, Teacher of Chemistry and Physics; B. S. in Education Ohio State University; Ohio Northern University. MR. WARD W. HAMM, Director of Band and Orchestra; Mus. B., Ithaca College of Music; University of Chicago. . . . MISS MARY STAY- MAN, Teacher of French and Spanish; B. S., Ohio State University; Univer- sity of Michigan; Institute de Francaise, Pennsylvania State College; Univer- sity of Colorado; Maison Francaise, Western Reserve University; Sorbonne, Paris. . . . MISS ELEANOR M. HEINTZ, Instructor in Fine Arts; B. E., B. S. in Art, Ohio State University; M. A. in Art Education, Cleveland School of Art. . . . MISS ALFIELD JOHNSON, Supervisor of Vocal Music; B. S., Music Education, Ohio University; Diplomas in Piano, Voice, and Organ, Augustana Conservatory; Christiansen Choral School. MISS DORIS SMITH, Coordinator of Vocational Commercial; B. E., Illi- nois State Normal University; Indiana University. . . . MR. FRANK STED- MAN, Coordinator of Distributive Education; A. B. in Commerce, B. S. in Education, and M. A., Ohio University; Ohio State University. . . . MISS ISABEL DAY, Teacher of Vocational Home Economics; B. S., in Education, Miami University; University of Wisconsin; Western Reserve University. . . . MISS CORNELIA BLACK, Teacher of Home Economics; B. S. in Home Economics, Ohio State University; University of Wisconsin. MISS LUCILLE HEMPSTEAD, Teacher of History; A.B., Mount Union College; Ohio State University; Leiand Stanford University. . . . MISS RUTH CARLISLE, Teacher of History and Civics; A. B., Ohio Wesleyan University; Ohio State University; M. A., Columbia University. . . . MISS LAVILLA PHARES, Teacher of History; University of Cincinnati; B. S. and B. A., Ohio State University; University of Southern California; University of North Caro- lina; M. A., Teachers ' College, Columbia University. twelve TOP ROW: Miss Betty Bartlett, Miss Arlene Williams, Miss Hazel Beckwith, Miss Velma Watson, J. R. McElroy, Mrs. Margaret Cowie, Mr. George Guarnieri. CENTER ROW: Mr. Dwight Euverard, Mrs. Rosalie Rutherford, Mrs, Helen Clark Wight, Mr. Albert Wisner, W. W. Hamm, Miss Mary Stayman, Miss Eleanor Heintz, Miss Alfield Johnson. BOTTOM ROW: Miss Doris Smith, E. F. Stedman, Miss Isabel Day, Miss Cornelia Black, Miss Lucille Hempstead, Miss Ruth Carlisle, Miss Lavilla Phares. thirteen We, ike enioi Class oi ' tf S, SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Treasurer Bernard Roskovics, Pres- ident Jack Cummins, Secretary Jean Madden, Vice-president Bob Miller. ■ 1945 — a year that we will long remem- ber; a year in which the responsibilities of youth were great; a year we hope will be V year to bring a permanent peace to the world. But this last year of ours at A. H. S. was not entirely jammed full of war-torn world actions and ideas. Quick flashbacks bring memories of the Turkey Day clash, the Class play, the Proms, and other activities at Ashtabula High School. Bula has marched along the lighter side while keeping pace with the principal task facing America — that of maintaining a free, democratic, peaceful nation. Yes, Uncle Sam was still drafting 18- year old boys. The masculine portion of the ' 45 graduating class had the old beard- ed fellow staring them straight in the eye as soon as they left the portals of A. H. S. Many of Bula ' s sons enlisted in different branches of the service, not waiting to be drafted. Albert Eaton, John Garner, Harold Gran, Ted Guerini, Howard Hakkarainen, Joe Mock, Sam Nappi, and Clifford Palmer chose Navy blue to defend the right of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Army ' s khaki appealed to Joe Dondrea, Gabe Nappi, and Harold Stearns. Leather- neck Leo Felix is receiving some rugged treatment with the Marines. The biting Fall atmosphere quickly made football the main topic of discussion. Bula Field ' s brightly lighted turf, the intricate formation of our A. H. S. marching band, while playing Bula ' s Swing Song, and the roar of Yea, Ashtabula led by cheer- leaders Ann Bino, Joyce HIinovsky, Sylvia Sardella ,and Barbara Sullivan, all added to the gaiety of a very successful grid sea- son. They say it quite often now — Coach Guarnieri and his Golden Panthers did it again. They carried another Lake Shore League championship to Bula High. What could top a victorious season better than walloping the lake-dwelling Mariners 20-0 in the traditional Turkey Day classic? The first meeting of the two arch rivals in League competition found Guarnieri ' s boys on the top side of a 25-0 score thus ending Harbor ' s 1943-44 nine-game winning streak. Senior lettermen on Ashtabula ' s powerful championship eleven were Robert Bollman, Francis Candela, Jack Cummins, Steve De- Gennaro, Leo Felix, William Kelly, Joe Mock, Willard Morrow, Wendell Reynolds, Joe Timonere, Tom Vocca, and Don Dunick, who was elected captain by the gridders. Walter Nelson served as senior manager. The champ chose Barbara Sullivan to reign as grid queen at the Ashtabula-Har- bor League game played at Bula Field. Her court consisted of Ann Bino, Dorothea Hen- fourteen Gs Citi izens in a Uemoclac n V nigan, Betty Jute, Gloria Morrell, Beverly Parker, and Winifred Neuckle. Leaving football, the sport world quickly turned its spotlight to the hardwood during the cold months of our extra cold ' 45 winter. Setting the scene for Bula ' s basket- eers and putting the fans in the groove was the A. H. S. Cadet band under the direction of W. W. Hamm. American Patrol topped its list of solid sendings. The Black and Gold quintet ended its season as runner up to Willoughby in the Lake Shore League. Bula ' s cagers displayed a well- coached aggregation with emphasis on team work. Coach Ball awarded the coveted A to senior varsity members Jack Cum- mins, Don Dunick, William Kelly, Andrew Monda, Jerry Talkington, and senior man- ager, Milton Robinson. While we are in the sportscope, our track team seems a sure bet to cop the Lake Shore League track meet, since most of last year ' s champion thinclads return for action in ' 45. Practicing the fundamentals of democ- racy, students voted for class officers on Tuesday, November 7. Bula prepared her family in one of the fundamentals of Amer- ican freedom — the right to vote. Jack Cummins assumed the president ' s duties with Bob Miller serving as vice-president of the Senior class. Jean Madden and Ber- nard Roskovics were named to the posts of secretary and treasurer, respectively. Senior senators serving in true demo- cratic form were Bob Bollman, Don Dun- ick, Bill Hall, Bob Miller, Lynn Morse, Betty Jute, Dorothy Nelson, Joe Serieno, Barbara Sullivan, Eleanor Taija, and Wallace Throop, Bob Bollman headed the first sem- (continued on page eighty -six) fifteen Adams Allonardi Amidon Anderson Augustine Berwald Bino Bollman Bowdler Boylan Brewster Brockhurst Buck Butch Company Candela, D. Candela, F. Conzonetta Copitena Carlson, C. Carlson, L. Caruso Chidester Colucci Costello Cress Crombie Cummins Cusano Davis, C. sixteen jace i ike ivdlt Uoulaae ana GLENN ELBERT ADAMS, electrically minded . . . unexcitable quick-witted . . . DOLORES S. ALLONARDI, attractive tresses . . . pretty eyes . . . snappy togs . . . DOUGLAS B. AMI DON, abbreviated . . . aggressive . . . Me and Louie . . . ANNA MARIE ANDERSON, brownette . basket- ball . . . many pals . . .RICHARD KENNETH AUGUSTINE, blonde and tall . . . friendly . . . smooth. CORNELIA BERWALD, home ec . . . page boy bob . . . giggly gal . . . ANN R. BINO, cheerleader . . . Queen ' s court . . . Thespian in jeans ROBERT JAMES BOLLMAN, Rabbit . . . Senate prexy halfback WILLIAM HOWARD BOWDLER, drummer-boy deluxe zoot long ' wavy hair . . . DOROTHY TRESA BOYLAN, natch blonde . . . full of fur . . . hamburg on a bun. MARILYN JANE BREWSTER, ambitious . . . likes to work . early bird . . IRIS BROCKHURST, quiet, fair skin . . . coquettish . . . GLADYS FAYE BUCK, Bucket , , laughter . . . super-sales gal . . . MARGARET LUCILLE BUTCH, flower in hair . . . head in air . . . bus bound GEORGE ALFRED CAMPANY, polite . . . book authority . . . attentive. DOLORES E. CANDELA, determined . . . peppy . . . jovial . . . FRANCIS E. CANDELA, Fresh Eggs . . . right guard . . . sandwiches . . . MATHEW LOUIS CANZONETTA, electrical wizard gym genius secretary home- room 2 . . . AMELIA MARIE CAPITENA, vocalist . . . thoughtful pea jacket . . . CLAYTON MELVIN CARLSON, shoemaker . . . bicycle . . . handy- man. LETHA ALBERTA CARLSON, blonde . . . date-bait records LOUIS CARMEN CARUSO, husky . , , silent-type . . . grease monkey ROBERT PAUL CHIDESTER, usher . . . debater . . M D yearnings ' ' ' P, 2m ' , COLUCCI, restless feet . . . sweet and neat . . . curly locks LUCILLE COSTELLO, short . . . lavender . . . domestic u xaFa ' T. ' E ' ' . cress, Boots . . . flag twirler . . . photos . . . RICHARD HOWARD CROMBIE, Teddy . . . Master of Ceremonies small but mighty . . JOHN ALBERT CUMMINS, Senior Prexy Jac three letter- man wobbly walk LUCILLE LOUISE CUSANO, Lulu tall black eyes . . . CLAUDE GENE DAVIS, shy , . , brainy . . . hidden talents seventeen UeteimiHaiicH. We Kescloe GEORGIA ANN DAVIS, domestic . . . bookholder . . . mad scientist . . . LEONARD LAWRENCE DEANGELO, golf pro . . . bashful . winter sports . . . STEVE JOHN DEGENNARO, rover boy . . . Ford . . . brawn CLARA ADELINE DEGEORGE, ivory pounder . . . sports . . . spirited FLORENCE DELORES DEMAIO, cheerful . . . basketball forward . . . stenog- rapher. MOLLY LOU DEZOLT, Sunny . . . immaculate tresses . . . flashing eyes . . . ELAINE JANE DIDONATO, cute . . . gingery . . . quiet laugh . . . RITA DIMARE, drum majorette . . . her color-yellow . . . future Powers model . . . MARY NANCY DOMIZI, stenographer . . . attractive. . . inter- esting . . . JOSEPH JOHN DONDREA, everyone ' s friend . . . food fan . . . professor. IRENE MARY DUBACH, farmerette happy-go-lucky third finger left hand . . . PHYLLIS ANN DUFFEY, studious . . . muy simpatica . . . costumerette DONALD MICHAEL DUNICK, right end T. D. and H . . . Bula ' s pin-up boy . . . BETTY ANN DUNN, sharp duds ... a cummin fan . . . homeroom treasurer . . . JAMES RICHARD EDIXON, equestrian . . , T. S. (track star) . . . potato chip kid. HARRIET JOYCE ELLERIN, civic(s) minded master typist peaches and cream . . . FLORENCE ROSE ESPOSITO, Flossy . . . color-red . . . feather cut . . . MARION JANE FASSETT, fad-wise ... rug cutter . . . culin- ary cravings . . . JAMES LEE FLACK, cog crazy . . . benzine buggy . . . checked shirts . . . WILLIAM EDWARD FLANAGAN, often seen . . . seldom heard . . . freckles. ROBERT JOHN FROELICH, Mis-Behave . . . romanesque . . . sport jacket . . . JOHN HILLS GARNER, Gay 90 ' s hero . . . dance whiz . . . humorist yearnings . . . CLEMENT PETER GENTENE, A M. ' er . . . bass voice . . . handsome brute . . . ROBERT LYLE GEORGE, Dopey . . . sweater boy . . . naturally enviable . . . MARY ELIZABETH GILLETTE, ever merry . . . driv- ing maniac . . . rink fiend. DOROTHY MAY GLASS, seamstress superb . . , always a smile . . . chef . . . THEODORE JOHN GUERINI, Red . . . volt happy . . . male fatale . . ORVILLE WENDELL GUERNSEY, Mooooo . . . drummer deluxe . . . green sweater . . . DELORES NELLIE GUERRIERO, wavy black . . . possesses tact . . . that ' s a fact . . . HOWARD ORVILLE HAKKARAINEN, store of jokes . . . proxy pal . . . hep to jive. eighteen Davis, G. DeAngelo DeGennaro DeGeorge DeMaio DeZolt DiDonato DiMare Domizi Dondrea Dubach Duffev Dunick Dunn Edixon Ellerin Esposito Fassett Flack Flanagan Froelich Garner Gentene George Gillette Glass Guerini Guernsey Guerriero Hakkarainen nineteen Hall, S. Hall, W. Harris Harrison Headley Hennigon Hicks Higbee H Iinovsky Hogan, Mary B. Hogan, Mary E. Hulsman Izzi JoTinson, A. Johnson, D. Jordan Jute Kangas Kelly Kenny Kitson, Jr. Kittinger Knerr, Jr. Knowlton Kotila, B. Kotila, J. Lachey Lombros Landolfi Larson twenty To Keep Uemociacxj CluOe. SALLY LOU HALL, Dart typist dark hair eyes ditto WILLIAM THOMAS HALL, popular . . . blue eyes . . . dimples . . . DONNA MARCHITA HARRIS, brains and personality combo . . . joyous . . . Latin . . . WILLIAM JAMES HARRISON, tall and silent . . . tinkling fingers . . . Valentine kid . . . BARBARA MAE HEADLEY, friendly . . . everyone ' s pal . . . vim, vig, and vital. DOROTHEA MARION HENNIGAN, Punky new-comer party gal EUNICE MAE HICKS, Navy nurse home-ec yearner long eye- lashes . . . JOAN ELY HIGBEE, twin . . . pet peeve-chemistry . . . dancing eyes JOYCE M. HLINOVSKY, cheerleader cute specs camera wize . . . MARY B. HOGAN, Red . . . librarian . . . merry laugh. MARY ELIZABETH HOGAN, Betty . . . pin-up gal . . . stenog . . . CARL HENRY HULSMAN, The Brain pleasant mannerly PALMA DELORES IZZI, twirler supreme . . . pal . . . dark and delightful . . . ALICE LUCILLE JOHNSON, efficiency personified smooth jeweler . . DELTA JANE JOHNSON, well shod . . . small . . . live wire. EVELYN MAE JORDAN, personality . . . sportrait . . . jolly . . . BETTY JANE JUTE, a secretary ' s secretary . . . A-1 person . . . classroom visitor . . . LEOLA LEMPI KANGAS, way ' bove average . . . very attractive . . . well stacked . . . WILLIAM ALBERT KELLY, Abercrombie . . . steady . . . triple threat man ... JO ANN KENNY, authentic beauty . . . 2674X . . . dancing Irish eyes. JOSEPH KITSON, JR., vocational student . . . grin . . . jovial . . . CLAY- TON LEROY KITTINGER, hall driver . . . high ideals . . . potato chips . . . MONROE KNERR, JR., popular kid . . . sharpie . . . convertible car converted . . . BRADFORD PHILIP KNOWLTON, radio man . . . swooner ... C. A. P. . . . BETTY ANNE KOTILA, Slug . . . airplane gal . . . nice tan. JUNE ARLA KOTILA, Cuddles steambath advocater full of fun and flirtatious . . . TONY J. LACHEY, bathing beauty (r ' ) . . . never seen . . . always heard . . . CHRIST DEMETRIOS LAMBROS, stage manager . . . cook-ie ... dog house kid . . . CAROLYN MARY LANDOLFI, pleasing to know . . . D-Ed . . . George Rector II . . . WILLIAM FREDERICK LARSON, skating and bowling mania . . . rugged . . . blonde bomber. twenty-one We hioe to G eate Zlnitij, EDWARD JAMES LEONARD, One Meatball , . . terrific chemist . . . nice clothes . . . DONNA MAE LUCE , vocational-commercial . . . top bowler . . . dimples . . . CHARLES OTIS LYONS, dark room enthusiast . . . bright colors . . , Santa Clous . . . RAYMOND WRIGHT MACK, Doctor . . . dynamic drummer . . . dashing dude . . , JEAN COLETTA MADDEN, felici- tous . . . fashionable . . . freckled. HELEN ANNE MANCHESTER, dark . . . always quiet . , . artist . . . BERNARD WILBUR MANN, Blondie cars skating fan deluxe . . . LINDA OLIVIA MARR, welcome newcomer . . . dashing damsel . . . singing voice . . . MARIE MARGIE MARTIN, often around . . . soft voice . . . studious . . . DON HENRY MAURO, hot trumpeter . . . tall, dark, and debonair . . . with curly hair. CHARLOTTE VERONICA MCENDREE, unpredictable . . . D-Ed . . . long walks . . . BEVERLY ANN MCKEE, skater and dancer supreme . . . sweaters . . . smooth . . . WILMA JEAN MEAD, goldie locks . . . bobby socks . . . overseas box . . . NORMA JO MEISTER, Abby . . . Thespian . . . stu- dent special . . . JENNIE MEOLA, druggist (ette) . . . likes red . . . still waters run deep. ROBERT WATSON MILLER, corny gags . . . gals . . . Miss-lssippi . . . SHIRLEY JUNE MIXER, Where ' d you get those peepers? soft voice . . petite . . . ANDREW DANIEL MONDA, Biackie . . . super salesman . . . choir director . . . GLORIA LUCILLE MORRELL, Arsenic . . . sweaters . . . flag twirler . . . MARY ELIZABETH MORRISON, Junior Grad . . . flutist . . . I. Q. kid. WILLARD JAMES MORROW, practical joker . . . ping-ponger . . . always in hot water . . . JAMES LYNN MORSE, The Shiek . , . business man ... his love, his Ford . . . ELAINE ROSE MOSINSKI, Girl Reserve . . . jolly . . . vivacious . . . ROBERT MICHAEL MRUZIK, noise . . . football leaning post . . . early morning riser . . . MARY EDITH MULIDORO, not contrary . . . twinkly laugh . . hea ven from Penny ' s. SAMUEL NAPPI, sparks . . . tall, dark, and . . . butcher . . . THOMAS NASSIEF, socks and neck ties . . . blondes and records . . . DART songs {groan, groan) . . . GORDON LANG NAZOR, slick clothes . . . shutter-bug . . zany broadcasts . . . DOROTHY WELLMAN NELSON, Saybrooker . . . senator . . . vocational-commercial . . . WINIFRED LORRAINE NEUCKLE, natural curls . . . popular date bait . . . movie fan. twenty-two Leonard Luce Lyons Mack Madden Manchester Mann Marr Martin Mouro McEndree McKee Mead Meister Meola Miller Mixer Monde Morrell Morrison Morrow Morse Mosinski Mruzik Mulidoro Nappi Nassief Nazor Nelson Neuckle V V Vi liUMin twenty-three Newell Noble Notter, Jr. Oberg Ogden OIkowska Ossman Palmer, P. Palmer, S. Porker, Barbara ParKer, Beverly Pavolino Peak Pelekanos Penno Peterangelo Prisco Puchan Purvis, Jr. Redmond Reynolds Rice, D. Rice, F. Roath Robinson, Mary Robinson, Milton Root Rose Roskovics Ruffo twenty-four To odablisli Qudice and Peace; JUNE ELIZABETH NEWELL, steady . . . short and sweet . . . fashionable . . . REBECCA LOUISE NOBLE, suits . . . honey blonde nist . . . HENRY NOTTER JR., short, dark and quiet . . . electrician . . . HELEN DOROTHY OBERG, artist . skater EVAN MACK OGDEN, Ewie Edgewood. fashionable colum- . assembly clapper fashionable dresser postal express . . . DOROTHY OLKOWSKA, swimmer superb . . . humor . . . right on the beam . . . RUTH MILDRED OSSMAN, math brain . . , service men . . . diligent . . . PATRICIA ANN PALMER, flitter, flutter . . . shoes . . . tickles the ivories . , , SHIRLEY JEAN PALMER, reserved . . . drawl . . . nary a peep . . . BAR- BARA JEAN PARKER, fast walker . . . slow talker . . . outdoor sports. BEVERLY ANN PARKER, dimples cute nose pert trumpet rhapsody . . . VINCENT FRANK PAVOLINO, Maestro . . . dynamic speeches . . . obstinate hair . . . DONNA MAE PEAK, ever considerate . . . Jean too . . . gay giggles . . . MARY BILLIE PELEKANOS, secretary . . . serious . . . dark and mysterious . . . GENEV IEVE JOAN PENNA, voice, shy . . . cheeks, rosy . . . eyes, bright. ANN GENEVIEVE PETERANGELO, clothes craze, lapel pins . . . blond pomp . . . A-1 . . . ELSIE MAY PRISCO, solid Jackson . . . laugh in treble cleff . . . high steppin ' strutter . . . FRANCES ANN PUCHAN, grocerette . . . service stars . . . column-wise . . . HAROLD EUGENE PURVIS, Man from Mars . . . moonlight . . . weakness-women . . . DONNA REDMOND, flag swingeroo . . . moneyed job (bank) . . . band wise. WENDELL LEE REYNOLDS, Windy . . . blush . . . ticket kid . . . DORIS IRENE RICE, knitter . . . pianist . . . typist . . . FRANCES JEAN RICE, complexion, smooth lassie lull manners DORIS ROATH, boogie woogie ROBINSON, woolly socks little-but oh my! . MARY ROWLAND Stude superb athletic . Big time editor. MILTON CALVIN ROBINSON, twin . . . Radar kid . . . talkative . . . DONNA HARRIET ROOT, another twin . . . C. E. I. . . . sweet cider . . . CECELIA BEATRICE ROSE, drum majorette . . . guys, giggles, gals . . . model . . . BERNARD PAUL ROSKOVICS, Casey . . . villain . . . Bula ' s Orson Wells . . . EVELYN ROSE RUFFO, charmingly petite . . . longest finger- nails . . . sparkler. twenty-five lo i omoie (jene ' ial Weltaie ANN RUSSELL, sophistication . . . fashion plate . . . her color, Kelly ' green . . . JANE MARY RUSSELL, copper curls . . . square dances . . snappy . . . MARY THERESE RYAN, Irish . . . quality, not quantity . . fastidious WILLIAM CHARLES RYDER, Pantomime Spanish (?) . . sleep-er . . . SYLVIA JOAN SARDELLA, cheers . . . vim-vigor-vitality . . ads. ESTHER N. SCHULTZ, Aunt Martha . . . speeches . . . Page 3 . . . ALBERT LYNN SCOTT, tall and fair . . . Silver Wings . . . Ford fan . . . JOSEPH PAUL SERIENO, Barber shop quartet . . . Lights! Puleeze! . . . Bula ' s Minute Man . . . SARA CHRISTINE SEXTON, bangles bound . . . lapel pins . . . brain dept. . . . NORMA JEAN SHAYLOR, flutist . . . formula fiend . . . educator. MARY PATRICIA SIDLEY, loads of fun . . . grin . . . year- ' round tan . . . STANTON ELMER SILL, Big Brother . . . dinner pail . . . mechanical drawing RUTH GRACE SIRES, majorette the laugher first seat at the Sugar Bowl . . . DOROTHY LOUISE SLAYBAUGH, subtle . . . Dark Eyes . . . saddles . . . JOHN ERIC SODERMAN, Butch Kut . . . Viking . . . handy man. NORMA IRENE SPARR, male department . . . never hurries . . . Navy blue eyes . . . HARRIET LOUISE SPEER, loquacious . . . movie fan . . . East sider . . . DELORES ANN SPOSITO, Dart postman . . . bandanas Queen of the Kitchen . . . DELORES RUTH SPRAGUE, D-Ed-er . . . from Sunny California . . . homeroom secretary . . . ROLAND JOSEPH STARKEY, vocab- ulary . . . pickled ersatz . . . biology bug. NORMA JEAN STRAW, reet fleet . . . nervous feet ... a must to meet . . . BARBARA SULLIVAN, Grid Queen . . . 3457-R . . . Thespian . . . ELEANOR TALJA, Myrt ... so very neat . . . Co-editor De-Luxe . . . GERALD EUGENE TALKINGTON, Jerry . . . yo deseo . . . six-footer . . . LEAHFAE TEACHOUT, the Voice . . . Mariah haircut . . . slacks and sox. WALLACE NEIL THROOP, cafeteria kid . . . D-Ed ' s only male . . , math whiz RUTH GENE THURSTON, roller skates versatile coiffure queen . . . DORIS IMOGENE TIDD, short . . . sport . . . sharpie retorts . . . JOE ARNOLD TIMONERE, curly . . . enthusiastic . . . touchdown plunger . . . JOSEPH LEONARD TOPPER, plaid shirts . . . amiable . . . electrician. twenty-six Russell, A. Russell, J. Ryan Ryder Sardeila Schultz Scott Serieno Sexton Shaylor Sidley Sill Sires Sloybaugh Soderman Sparr Speer Sposito Sprague Star key Straw Sullivan Taljo Tolkington Teachout Throop Thurston Tidd Timonere Topper twenty-seven Toth Tracy Troxil Tulino Varckette, F. Vorckette, L. Varkette, R., Jr. Vitale Vocca Volpone Warren Watson Weldy Wesriake Williams Wilson Young Zappa Zimmerman IN MEMORIAM LUCILLE (LULU) SUNDAY March 6, 1927— March 15, 1944 Death can never separate those who are bound together by the ties of pure love. Lulu, as she was known by her many friends, will be remembered as an active member of the Junior Girl Reserves, the llA newswriting class, and as a drum majorette for the band. twenty -eight Ikese Gcnstitute Ou LjoaU. MAGDALINE ELIZABETH TOTH, Maggie pep princ ess volleyball . . . ELMER EUGENE TRACY, squirrel hunter . . . speeches . . . out- door workshop . . . DOROTHY ELIZABETH TROXIL, California, Here I Come . . . sporty . . . efficient . . . LOUIS JOSEPH TULINO, friends , . . election board . . . sterling character . . . FRANCIS VARCKETTE, Snooky . . . 50-yard line spec. . . . flashy. LUCILLE FLORENCE VARCKETTE, Rusty . . . short and sweet . . . dance mistress . . . RALPH VARKETTE, JR., sport jackets . . . small but mighty . . . jitterbug . . . BETTY JANE VITALE, pencil sketches . . . pianist . gifted . . . THOMAS A. VOCCA, Mortimer . . . center . . . hair cut shy MARION LAURETTA VOLPONE, top dancer snow white boots . . . .cheery smile. BARBARA JANE WARREN, Canteen committee Athletics knitting MARGARET ISABEL WATSON, hair ribbon fiend . . . punctuality person- ified . rollerskating expert . . GEORGE CLYDE WELDY, band captain shiek hair cuts . . . bathing beauty . . . PHYLLIS M WESTLAKE, swell- elegant . . . artist . . . basketeer . . . ROBERT CHARLES WILLIAMS, Goldy . . . radio whiz . . . V-8 ' s. FRANCIS RICHARD WILSON, lanky . . . vocational shop . . . volts and watts . . . KENNETH YOUNG, door stooper . . . size 12 . . . jack of all trades JEAN ANN ZAPPA, music-box laughter . . . black magic hair bracelets . . . ROSALYN JOYCE ZIMMERMAN, V-mail ... pen pals . . . muy agradable. SENIORS WHOSE PICTURES DO NOT APPEAR IN THE YEARBOOK CYNTHIA ANN BOLLINGER, figure skater . . . amicable . . . new- comer from Spokane . . . JOSEPHINE GEORGENA BRUNO, Newberry ' s sec. . dashing personality . . . tiny miss . . . CARMELINA ANNE DEANNA, election board . . . dimpled smile ... top dancer . . . LAWRENCE EDWIN DODGE, short, sharp, and super ... a woman ' s preference . . , CARL KEN- NETH PAULINO, whiz of wires . . . quiet . . . bowling alley patron . . . PASQUALE V. RENZETTY, free and easy . . . Senior choir . . . billiards. twenty-nine Ihexj eiOe Owi Counh V The beckoning finger of Uncle Sam once again called on the youth of Ashtabula High School to render service. Ready to serve one ' s country may well be the motto of eleven members of the class of ' 45. The forceful strains of Anchors Aweigh called Albert Eaton, John Garner, Harold Gran, Ted Guerini, Howard Hakkarainen Joe Mock, Clifford Palmer, and Sam Nappi. Leo Felix allied himself with the men who always have the situation well in hand, the Marines Joe Dondrea and Harold Stearns marched to the tune of the Caisson Song in the Army. Those who enlisted during the letter port of the year were Joe Dondrea John Garner, Ted Guerini, Howard Hakkarainen, and Sam Nappi. Their pictures appear in the regular senior section. ALBERT EATON, sailor deluxe . . . machine shop . . . freckles LEO FELIX, From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli left guard . . . curly hair .... HAROLD GRAN, Oh, the life of the roving sea ... flashy car . . . personality personified . . . JOE MOCK, he ' s 1-A in the Navy and A-1 in our hearts . . . captain . . . great . . . CLIFFORD PALMER Buck . . . Navy blue appeals to him . , . electrical shop. The Dart has no picture for HAROLD STEARNS, Army life is great favorite color-khaki . . . well liked. mihi m Eaton Felix Gran Mock Palmer thirty cltool )ocaiiovia[ Ucu se Letho Carlson, Distributive Education student. Ashtabula is one of the numerous schools throughout the nation which offers courses to train students for specialized work. These courses are par- tially subsidized by the government. Safety comes first; quality second; and quantity comes third; is the slogan of the Vocational-Electrical Shop! Consisting of 23 boys, the class is under the supervision of M. J. Patrone. The boys spend half of their time in school studying theory, mathe- matics, chemistry, drawing, and blue print reading. The remainder of the time is spent in industrial plants. The boys in this class are also in charge of the maintenance and repair of all the electrical appliances in the entire City school system. New develop- ments in electrical science research are being taught to the boys for future thirty-one (combine Hiaciice and Ikeciv use in the Armed services and in peace-time occupations. The Vocational-Mochine Shop course is designed to prepare high school students for employment in the field of industry. In a well-equipped shop, the students of Ashtabula High School have on opportunity to acquire skills having marketable value by doing work simi- lar to the work performed in industry. They also learn related subjects which are an important part of the course. These cover the theory underlying the operation of machine tools, blue print reading, safety, current industrial practices, labor policies, and cutting tools and materials. Under the direction of Miss Doris Smith, 19 selected girls are enrolled in the Vocational-Commercial Course. The purpose of the course is to train girls for clerical, stenographic, bookkeeping, and other office positions. During the first half of the day, classes in secretarial office practice, duplicating machines, and personality development are conducted. The individual student is also given special training for her specific job. Through the cooperation of the business men in the community, the students receive actual experience in business offices the latter half of each day. Open to all senior boys and girls is the Distributive Education class, under the direction of E. F. Stedman. The class was organized to train and instruct students in the principles of selling, management, voice development, and personality. Classes are conducted on a co-operative basis which gives students thirty-two Ic c ihct Uemociacxj in Wow experience by working a half of each day in local retail stores. The remain- ing time is spent in school. Problems which have arisen at work are discussed and analyzed in class. This year ' s enrollment consists of 22 girls and one boy. The object of the Vocational-Home Economics course is to teach stu- dents to apply the knowledge obtained in the classroom to their work in the home. The course is divided into general home economics, advanced foods, advanced sewing, or advanced home-making. Classes are supervised by Miss Isabel Day, assisted by Miss Cornelia Black. Electrical-Vocational Shop, Vocational Home Econ- omics class, Vocational-Commercial students, Vochinc ShoD class. thirty-three tuc}eHh Win Kecoanlixon NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY To create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the develop- ment of character, the local chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools was established. Membership in the society is bestowed upon the st udents of each grad- uating class who meet the standards of good citizenship set by the organiza- tion. Those seniors who meet the requisites of character, scholarship, leader- ship, and service and are in the upper third of their class are chosen to wear the pin with the keystone and flaming torch. Since its organization at Ashtabula High School in 1927, the National Honor Society has become a goal toward which each student strives. QUILL AND SCROLL Ashtabula ' s 1945 chapter of Quill and Scroll, International Honor Society for High School journalists, was composed of 12 students who excelled in writing, editing, or managing the school publications. Organized in 1927, the Ashtabula Quill and Scroll group is known as the Erie Hopwood Chapter. To gain membership, students must have done outstanding work in school publications and must be recommended by the faculty adviser of publications. They must be juniors or seniors in the upper third of the class and must be approved by the executive secretary of Quill and Scroll. Selected for membership this year were Amelia Capitena, John Garner, Joyce HIinovsky, Anne Peterangelo, Frances Puchan, Mary Robinson, Therese Ryan, Sylvia Sardella, Esther Schultz, Patsy Sidley, Eleanor Taija, and Phyllis Westlake. Initiation for the group was held early in March followed by meetings in April and May. Miss Marie A. Kahne, who is a regional vice-president of Quill and Scroll, has been honorary faculty life member since 1941. Miss Jean Stout, a member of Erie Hopwood chapter, and Miss Kahne are sponsors of the local chapter. thirty-four Uh ckoiaisltip, Citizensliib SENIOR SCHOLASTIC AVERAGES From a class of 204, the 34 students listed here succeeded in main- taining an average of B or higher in their three years of high school work. Under the present grading system, an A counts four points; a B , three; a C , two; and a D , one. 1. Norma Jo Meister 4.00 1. Mary Morrison 4.00 3. Donna Harris 3.90 4. Donna Peak 3.75 5. Eleanor Taija 3.65 6. Phyllis Duffey 3.58 7. Claude Davis 3.55 7. Harriet Ellerin 3.55 7. John Garner 3.55 10. Carl Hulsman 3.50 1 1. Mary Robinson 3,48 12. Sara Sexton 3.45 13. Doris Rice 3.43 14. Ruth Ossman 3.40 15. Raymond Mack 3.38 15. Norma Jean Shaylor 3.38 17. Joyce HIinovsky 3.35 17. Donna Luce 3.35 19. Esther Schultz 3.30 20. Iris Brockhurst 3.25 21 . Sam Nappi 3.24 22. Ann Russell 3.20 23. Betty Jute 3.18 24. Barbara Warren 3.18 25. Joe Topper 3.15 26. Amelia Capitena 3.10 27. Richard Crombie 3.05 27. Gloria Morrell 3.05 27. Elaine Mosinski 3.05 27. John Soderman 3.05 27. Joyce Zimmerman 3.05 32. Bill Kelly 3.00 32. Winifred Nueckle 3.00 32. Bernard Roskovics 3.00 thirty-five enio s C aptioate ( abacitxj SENIOR PLAY With a footlight gleam in their eyes, and the lure of grease paint upon them, 15 members of the Senior class gave their performances of the popular Broadway and Hollywood hit, Arsenic and Old Lace. Molded into a top notch evening ' s entertainment, the play was comprised of suspense, laughter, love, and surprise. The production directed by Miss Betty Bartlett, assisted by Miss Gloria Matticola, was presented on Monday and Wednesday, January 29 and 31. The scene is set in Brooklyn and the plot revolves around two charming old ladies, Abby Brewster (Norma Meister) and Martha Brewster (Gloria Mor- rell and Esther Schultz), who make a philanthropy of murder. They feel they are doing a charity in poisoning lonesome old gentlemen and burying them in the cellar. One of their nephews, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt (Dick Crombie), delights in charging up the stairs and has his fun by ordering the local policemen (Bob Froelich, Bill Hall, Lynn Morse, and Joe Serieno), around under the supposition that they are Army personnel and he is their commander-in-chief. Another nephew, Mortimer (Tom Vocca), a dramatic critic, who is in love with Elaine (Barbara Sullivan), daughter of the Rev. Dr. Harper (Clayton Kittinger), discovers their schemes and saves one worthy Mr. Gibbs (Bill Ryder). The third nephew and villain of the play is Jonathan (Bernard Rosko- vics), also a murderer, who is irritated by his resemblance to Boris Karloff. With his colleague. Dr. Einstein (Ray Mack), they intrude upon his aunts and make plans for eliminating them. Rapid events bring about the discovery and capture of Jonathan, and the departure of Teddy, Abby, and Martha to Happydale Sanitarium, under the supervision of Mr. Witherspoon (Bob Miller). The marriage plans of Mortimer and Elaine serve as a fitting climax to the play. Of great importance to the success of the performance was the produc- thlrty-six Cludience Witlt f ca iva j nit tion staff supervised by Miss Isabel Day, costume chairman; Miss Eleanor Heintz, art director; Miss Doris Smith, finance chairman; Mr. John Kohut, stage supervisor; and Mr. Michael Patrone, lighting chairman. The stage crew, which was headed by Bill Campbell, assisted by Mike Pelyhes, consisted of Paul Daley, Joe Marinchak, Earl Millick, Richard Mos- ier, Walter Nelson, Ronald Ware, Harry Whitney, and Richard Wood. Student chairmen for the play were Marion Fassett and Eleanor Tolja, properties; Ann Bino, costumes; Joyce HIinovsky, publicity; Tom Vocca, ticket sales; and Joe Serieno, lighting. Georgia Davis and Dorothy Slaybaugh were prompters. TOP PICTURES: Esther Schultz, Norma Meister, Robert Miller, Raymond Mack, and Richard Crombie. BOTTOM PICTURES: Bernard Roskovics, Barbara Sullivan, John Garner, Joseph Petti, William Luoma, John Baron, Joseph Downie, Valentino Bruno, George Kozar, Milton Robinson, Sam Orlando, Robert Williams, Bert Roath, and Wendell Reynolds. thirty-seven One of the most popular forms of entertainment at A. H. S. is the Sen- ate-sponsored pay assembly. The first of these assemblies was presented in September, featuring George Bailey, the Master Magician. Mr. Bailey displayed his talents in magic, music, and memory. In October, electrical oddities were demonstrated by C. E. Jones. One of the main attractions was his robot, Jimmy, who obeyed commands given over a special microphone. Arnold ' s Barnyard Frolics entertained the student audience in Octo- ber, featuring a mixed group of animals which performed amazing tricks. One of America ' s concert-artists. Otto Schac ht, gave a lecture-recital in November. Mr. Schacht encouraged the student body to sing, stating that anyone can sing if he tries. With the use of liquid air and oxygen, Mr. John Sloan, scientist, per- formed various scientific feats before the A. H. S. audience. This assembly was held on November 13. Following these, the Gay Nineties Revue, under the direction of Miss Betty Bartlett, dramatic coach, was presented. Members of the student body participated. Included in the production were a number of short skits, pantomimes, and dances which brought memories of the good old days. This pay assembly was sponsored by the dramatic and music department of the high school. Rare and interesting animals from all parts of the world were featured in a demonstration by the United States Society of Zoology in December. A different type of assembly was offered in January when Dan Stiles, a noted writer and lecturer, presented and explained a film entitled These United States. In another assembly in January, Charles de Harrack, a celebrated pianist, told the students that the modern pianist does not have to go to Europe to become an accomplished musician. Accompanying him on his trip to Ashtabula was Miss Alice Evans, a mezzo soprano, who sang many world favorite songs. irina Khrobroff, noted Russian lecturer, gave an address in February entitled The Russian People, Their Past and Present. She was one of the youngest members of the nursing service of the Russian Red Cross during World War I. The final assembly was held in March when Sam Campbell, who had previously appeared on the A. H. S. stage, returned to present natural colored movies about nature studies and wild life. Another year has passed, one filled with the best entertainment that the Senate has ever sponsored. thirty-eight FIRST ROW: Mr. John Sloan; SECOND ROW: Arnold ' s Barnyard Frolics, and Zoological Exhibit; THIRD ROW; Charles de Harrack and Miss Alice Evans; C. E. Jones; FOURTH ROW: Mr. Dan Stiles; Mr. George Bailey. thirty-nine P.I.Q. Sllnns cliool anb Home SEATED: Mrs. Dennis Weaver, music chair- mgn; Mrs, C ,L, Shaylor, magazine chairman; Mrs. Horry Paine, president; Mrs. R. D. Talk- ington, first vice-president; and Mrs. Robert Ferrondo, membership chairman. STANDING: Mrs. Frank Metcalf, health chair- man; ond Mrs. Williom Bowdler, treasurer. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Re- public for which it stands, one nation indi- visible, with liberty and justice for all. Ashtabula High School Parent-Teacher ' s Association chose as its 1944-45 slogan, How Firm a Foundation. Since first in- troduced at A. H. S. in 1940-41, the P.T.A. has been a concrete link between home and school. The group this year was headed by Mrs. Harry Paine, president; Mrs. R. D. Talkington, first vice-president; Principal E. I. Gephart, second vice-president; and Mrs. C. L. Shaylor, third vice-president. Mrs. Rose Rose and Mrs. Kenneth Glass served as recording and corresponding sec- ' retaries, respectively; while Mrs. William Bowdler was treasurer, and Miss Lavilla Phares served as historian. At the registration of parents in October, teachers were introduced by Superintendent E. D. Maurice. Dr. Cranston Goddard of the First Presbyterian Ch ' jrch spoke on Schools in Panama. School Citizenship was discussed in November by a panel composed of teach- ers, parents, and students. Principal E. I. Gephart was the panel leader. At this same meeting, Faint Heart, a portion of the Gay Nineties Revue was presented. In honor of homeroom mothers and fac- ulty members, a tea was held at the high school in December, her advanced foods ments. The Rev. Charles Miss Isabel Day and class served retresh- Covell of St. Peter ' s Episcopal Church led devotions and showed a missionary picture entitled, We Too Re- ceive. Songs by the Senior Choir, under the direction of Miss Alfield Johnson, and a talk by Mrs. John Kanne, Red Cross representative, on Services to Families of Servicemen constituted the program in January. Members met for a picnic supper in Feb- ruary with Ashtabula, a Growing Com- munity as the theme of an address given by Mr. Castle Smith, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. March 21 was Fun Night. The event was supervised by Mr. F. V. Hillyer and Mr. Albert Wisner. Under the direction of W. W. Hamm, the Ashtabula High School Band presented a program in April. Installation of officers took place in May. A style show, presented under the direction of Miss Day, and several selections by the high school orchestra, directed by Mr. Hamm, concluded a well-rounded year of activity for the Ashtabula High School P. T. A. forty £ibla j Gic)s PubiL anb acuitxj The portals of the Ashtabula Public Library tor 20 years hove beckoned to high school students who desire reference and recreational reading. As many as 300 pupils use the reference room daily, with a total of 38,261 permits being issued in 1944, for use during school hours. Scholars are greeted with a smile from Miss Beulah May, reference li- brarian, who is always willing to cope with the most difficult of assignments. In the school year 1944-45, many factual books hove been added to this portion of the ■ library. They include Book of the Stal-es, 1943-44; Encyclopedia of Substii ul-es and Synthetics; World Words and War Words; Global Atlas of World War II; American Who ' s Who, 1944; and English Who ' s Who, 1943-44. To the many reserved shelves of refer- ence material, a new one was added in ac- cordance with the high school ' s newly in- augurated course in Latin American his- tory. Miss Ethel MacDowell, head librarian, has carefully selected books suitable for student reading. These were placed in the Conklin Room which was arranged three years ago for use by the high school stu- dents. The Ashtabula Public Library is fighting on the home front to insure a lasting peace. It is winner of one of five prizes awarded to libraries in Ohio for partici- pation in the Sixth War Loan drive. Andre Maurois ' Spirit of Man, in original manu- script form, was presented to the library for its sale of $8,975 worth of Bonds. Miss Isabel Ducro is the volunteer in charge of the library ' s station at the Ash- tabula General Hospital. It has circulated 2,303 books and magazines in the past year. To keep patrons informed on new books and library activities, weekly radio pro- grams are given over WICA by staff members. Another service which has proved to be highly satisfactory to students and parents is the display of new books. During the year, the library ' s display cases hove boasted arrangements of souven- irs, models, and pictures of foreign coun- tries and the Americas. These collections are in the charge of Mrs. Alden Hopkins. Also serving on the staff of the library are Miss Nellie McDougall and Miss Agnes Jean Neely, assistant librarians; Mrs. Mil- dred Hewitt, cataloguer; Mrs. Jo Ann Thompson, children ' s librarian; and Mrs. Marion Covert, county extension librarian. Yolanda Boyus consults Miss Beulah May, reference li- brarian. forty-one Qunio Gla s eh the Pace JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Vice-president Jack Paine, Treas- urer Joanne Hall, Secretary Virginia Candelo, President Mel Olix. As the world seeks the light of peace, the members of the Junior class of 1944-45 are looking forward to their Senior year. Soon, they will become active citizens of the United States where they will use the democratic principles which they have learned and practiced in school. Work and play have kept them on their toes and have established a firm foundation on which to build careers. While parents and others voted in the presidential election, juniors cast their ballots and chose Melvin Olix, Jack Paine, Virginia Candela, and Joanne Hail to govern their class as president, vice-president, secretary ,and treasurer, respectively. By means of local elections, junior homerooms sent their represen- tatives to the Senate. Junior Senators for the first semester were Doris Ben- nett, Ronald DeMickel, Tom Fish, Ronald Healy, Melvin Olix, James Ryan, and Frank Whalen. Second semester senators were Doris Bennett, Anthony Chiacchiero, Tom Fish, Jacqueline Hoshal, David Mills, James Ryan, end Shirley Snider, Homeroom treasurers sold both DARTS and tickets for athletic contests and pay assemblies. Honest Johns holding this trusted position the first semester were Rosalie Arvidson, Eugene Conti, Frances Green, George Hay, David Mills, Mike Pelyhes, and Ronald Varckette. Rosalie Arvidson, Donald Detore, Angeline Guzzo, George Hay, Donna Olsson, Mike Pelyhes, and Ronald Varckette controlled the purse strings second semester. Holding the vital job of homeroom secretary both semesters were Yolan- da Bayus, Betty Chontos, Marie Gaggiano, Yvette Haytcher, Mary Orlando, Nancy Reed, and Virginia Smith. Cooperation is necessary to keep a football team as well as a nation in top shape. Junior lettermen who contributed their energy to this year ' s championship team were Albert Camplese, Anthony Chiacchiero, Frank Far- ello, Joseph Felix, Melvin Olix, Jack Paine, William Ritter, and Walter Nel- son, manager. Harry Bryner, Tom Fish, David Mills, Melvin Olix, and William Ritter received letters for their work on the cage crew. Mary Ferritto was named Junior Girl Reserve president. Other officers forty-two oh, ' futuie Gctioities at G. n. . were Laura Lou Luke, vice-president; Mary Brown, secretary; Nancy Dennis, treasurer; and Phyllis Pedro, inter-club council member. Miss Lucille Hemp- stead is the adviser. Members of the Junior Hi-Y elected George Hay to the presidency; Harry Bryner, Richard Little, and James Hogan were chosen vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. At the beck and call of grease paint and footlights, junior dramatists gave Junior Miss as their class play. This three-act comedy by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields, revolves around the hilarious life of one Judy Graves, a 14-year old. ' Tis well known that in the Spring, a young man ' s fancy lightly turns to his date and the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Members of the class of 1946 were no exception. Finishing their eleventh year of education, the juniors are looking forward to their last year at A. H. S., and finally, to their future as sound American citizens. With the strains of music from the Junior-Senior Prom still ringing in their ears, juniors glance over the past year, savoring the delightful memories. Then, resolutely, they turn to face the future. — Joan Nist forty-three Lis lltexj Omblcij Uemcciatic JUNIOR HOMEROOMS 32 AND 34B FIRST ROW: Guzzo, J. Dye, Joan Edixon ,S. Cook, Dennis, G. Esposito, Green, J. Hall, DeMarco, Frank- lin, M. Dondreo, Gaggiono. SECOND ROW: Margaret Domizi, Cosmi, P. DiDonato, Dispense, M. DeChurch, F. DeDomenico, Antoinette Colucci, M. Good, DePiero, Flelssner N. Hal!, Dunbar. THIRD ROW: Chontos, G. DiMare, L. Emery, B. Grippi, Ferritto, Miss Kohne, Miss Sutherland, Glaus, Curley, Faulkner, Hanson, M, Dougherty. FOURTH ROW: Cimorell, Freede, Cragon, Joe Colucci, D. Dunn, Conti, Chiacchiero, Detore, DePoscale, Ronald DeMickel, Fuller, J. Grippe, T. Fish. FIFTH ROW: Frohnaple, S. Gaumer, Clark, Jay Colucci, J. Felix, George Cook, C. Good, R. Davis, Couture. JUNIOR HOMEROOMS 31 AND 38 FIRST ROW: Barbcto, Antonelli, D. Babcock, N, Babcock, V. Smith, Bartlett, Capuano, Bolte, Styles, B. Westover, M. Thompson, T. Candela. SECOND ROW: M. Brown, Benedict, M. Burns, Carnsew, D. Sullivan, Miss Phares, Miss Watson, C. Valler- iano, Standy, Bennett, Y. Boyus, Bodi, Turpenen. THIRD ROW: V. Candela, Surbello, Viall, Tobias, Arvidson, S. Westlake, I. Burlingham, Strong, E. Boyus, Chamberlin, Snider, Butler. FOURTH ROW: Murray Campbell, Bowers, Bryner, Severa, Stevens, Woodworth, Mary Jane Campbell, M. Bowermon, Amsdell, Baxter, Starr, Whitney. FIFTH ROW: Bloke, Bloom, Ware, Tisher, N. Caruso, Weaver, W. Campbell, Turchik, Striegal, Vorous, R. Varckette, F, Whalen. SIXTH ROW: Taggart, Bjerstedt, Complese, A. Valleriano, Bryne, Carraher, Wood. forty-four i mcib[es in cltcol L ike. JUNIOR HOMEROOMS 35 AND 37 FIRST ROW: Salviano, Peters, Ramos, C, Scondi, Pedro, Hoytcher, Parker, E. Hogue, F. Pinelli, E. Kozan, S. Hoover, M. Hazeltine, M- Scholl, I. Lewis. SECOND ROW: Pugliese, Jenks, Holp, R. Scondi, E. Howard, M. Smich, Miss Hempstead, Miss Bartlett, Sctimitz, N. Headley, Heiskonern, Seigman, F. Howard, Horlocher, Reed. THIRD ROW: Hoshal, Hawn, D. Izzi, Pettit, Hiner, Jones, Holcomb, Riehl, Koiser, Hathy, Knox, A. Klepek, J. Bollmcn: FOURTH ROW: N. Lanolfi, High, Lemponen, Hearn, Kozar, Humphrey, Plants, R. Prisco, Laughlin, Hay, J. Hogon, C. Redmond, Heoly. FIFTH ROW: Helm, R. Rose, C. Penno, R. Russell, Donald Root, Patterson, M. Pelyhes, Robert Severa, Jomes Ryan, Sitterly, Ritter, Ray. SIXTH ROW: Kippen, J. Pope, Sespico, Parsons, Radabough. JUNIOR HOMEROOM 36 FIRST ROW: Massena, Meehan, D. Mosinski, Anita Melaragno, Munson, B. McClusky, C. McClusky, D. Olsson, Mullen, AAartello, Ann Melaragno. SECOND ROW: B. McKean, F. Nelson, Morris, Masters, F. Luce, Ojolo, Melina, A. Mann, Merritt, Nist. THIRD ROW: P. Olsson, Morrison, F. Louis, Mathews, C. Miller, Melanoff, V. Matticola, Laura Mosher, M. Orlando, Minto, Molone. FOURTH ROW: H. Madden, A. Madden, Harold Notter, D. Meola, Luke, Mr. Euverard, L. Noppi, Little Milhck, R. Loftus. FIFTH ROW; E. Luce, Metcalf, Mithers, Mosier, W. Nelson, E. Miller, S. Orlando, Olix, Merrill, Lynch, Northrup, J. Marinchok, Mills, McCormick, Paine. forty-five jcui j eebom iimoouze Norman Rockwell painted them; Stephen Vincent Benet wrote about them; and Irv- ing Berlin composed songs of them. The Four Freedoms are the greatest code by which any notion lives and we, as Sopho- mores, the future citizens of the United States, are able to make use of them and appreciate them fully. We shall endeavor to explain. When as yearlings, we entered the tenth grade, the full, wonderful meaning of being one of many and still being an indi- vidual came to us. We held our elections without fear of arousing hatred because of the way we cast our ballot. Our senate representatives were Donald Anderson, Joseph DeChurch, Robert Halgas, Richard Horvath, Ben Klepe ' k, Rich- ard Nelson, Ramon Peet, Vincent Sav ' a, and Priscilla Wilkes. Second semester, sorne of the representatives were retained and others were newly-elected. The second- semester sophomore senators were Valen- tino Bruno, Joseph DeChurch, Edward Gil- len, Haskell Hall, Ben Klepek, Richard Nelson, Joseph Quaranto, Vincent Sava, and Bonna Wrisley. Our Girl Reserves led by Beatrice Amzi- bel, president; Margaret Miller, vice-presi- dent; Gertrude Tenenbaum, secretary; Ann Harmon, treasurer; Ann Nassief, interclub council member, enjoyed free discussion. The girls voiced their opinions on every topic from the Girl Reserve Code to How to Pick a Mate. The more talented members of the class had the honor of joining the National Thes- pians by portraying gay casanovas and buxom females in the Gay Nineties Re- vue, in November. The Thespian mem- bers are Isabel Mann, Valentino Bruno, and Jack Devney. Members of the Sophomore Dramatic Club elected Valentino Bruno, president; John Baron, vice-president; Ray Bliss, secretary; and Roland Cinciorelli treasurer. Perhaps this year the Sophomore Chorus of Ashtabula High School has been more active than at any previous time. The officers of this organization were Valentino Bruno, president; Roland Cinciorelli, vice- president; Josephine Narducci, secretary; and Pauline Dempsey, Rose Ann Napoli ' Jane King, librarians. This group sang melodies from all the countries in the world, written by men of all nations with no exceptions made for race, creed, or color. Kay Hervey, sophomore soloist, was often featured by the Senior Choir. The sophomore members of the Latin Club were Katherine Banks, John Baron, Ralph Blair, Roy Bliss, Valentino Bruno Rose Burns, Jack Clark, Jack Deveny Arlene Diffenbacher, Carolyn Ducro, Jo Ellen Eastman, Jean Evans, Barbara Far- row, Don Giangolo, Neil Gouhin, Annette Guerra, Ann Harmon, Donald Harris, Kath- erine Hervey, Vincent HIinovsky, Dick forty-six opkomo e Ha t Qn Hlomotinc Horvath , Carrie Hubbard, Jane King, Mar- ilyn Kittinger, Barbara Lyons, Isabel Mann, Violet Pankowski, Winifred Post, Joe Quar- anta, Martha Redline, Rhoda Sniderman, Gertrude Tenenbaum, Ruth Thompson, Mary Whalen, and Priscilla Wilkes. Active on the gridiron were Joe Foglio, Gerald Gattorn, Bob Halgas, Ben Klepek, Jim Maurice, George McElroy, Bob Nelson, Ramon Peet, Ed Plants, Randolph Pope, Joe Quaranto, Ted Sarbriewski, and Jim Sar- della. These boys, all sophomores, carried out to the best of their ability all the rules of good, clean sportsmanship which moke up the glorious game of football. Sports played an important part in extra- curricular activities of A. H. S. and basket- ball was one of the favorites. Sophomore cagers who participated in the reserve games were Frank Boyle, Joe DeChurch, Ben Klepek, Dick Nelson, Ramon Peet, Joe Quaranto and Jim Volpone. Lucille Church and Carmel DeDomenico were sophomore cheerleaders. Handling the finances of their particular homerooms were Roy Bliss, Lucille Church, William Gebhordt, Velma Helwig, Pat Mas- succi, Peggy Miller, Antoinette Peet, Wil- liam Spano, Mary Whalen. Second semes- ter, Ray Bliss, Lucille Church, Bill Gebhordt, Vincent HIinovsky, Pat Mossucci, Mar- garet Miller, Antoinette Peet, Wil liam Spano ,and Mary Whalen took these pos- itions. Red Cross representatives from their particular sophomore homerooms were Rose Benedict, Valentino Bruno, Reynold De- Mickel, Carolyn Ducro, Eddie Gillen, Ann Harmon, Burton Hillyer, Willard Loomis, Eleanor Malin, Ann Nassief, William Nich- ols, Jean Perry, Joe Quaranto, Rhoda Sni- derman, Gertrude Tenenbaum, Marilyn Westover, and James Wolcott. Where else, but in a democracy such as ours, could so many students of so many different nationalities and walks of life participate in so many things and be wel- comed into all clubs and organizations. We know you realize now that Freedom from Want; Freedom of Speech; Freedom of Religion; and Freedom from Fear, are common, yet cherished things to us, the Sophomores of Ashtabula High School. — Jane King forty-seven Ike QdeaU Wlticlt Uka acteiize SOPHOMORE HOMEROOMS 26, 27, AND 33B FIRST ROW: Rebera, Geraldine Orsuto, D. Paulino, Redline, Zurbola, P. Patterson, Wilkes, White, Oles, M. Zimmerman, Napoli, More, A. Nossief, M. Whalen. SECOND ROW: Parshall, M. Meolo, L. Mock, B. Mauro, Payne, Lucille Mosher, Petz, Petric, Post, Ponkowski, Moline, Wrisley, Meaney. THIRD ROW: Oxiey, Winchester, J. Petronio, N. Petronio, P. Miller, Delores Meola, Mrs. Rutherford, Romano, Sobatine Nappi, Pat Macardle, Pazun, J. Perry, M. Westover, M. Vocca. FOURTH ROW. Richards, Wolcott, Petti, McConneii, Wolfe, Regner, Mr. Wald, Mr. Boll, McElroy, Wendall, Montanaro, Gerald Orsuto, Uonelli. FIFTH ROW: J. Warren, Pendelton, L. Williams, Vettel, Robert Nelson, Wheeler, Merlini, McDaniel, Phelps, M. McKean, Noel, Piatt. SIXTH ROW: R. Peet, Quaranta, Nichols, R. Pope, Richard Nelson. SOPHOMORE HOMEROOMS 25 AND 29 FIRST ROW: C. Seaman, D. Loftus, Lapham, R, Thompson, Tenenbaum, L, Lamm, Kujala, Secchiari, A. Licate, Malin, Sniderman, A. Toth. SECOND ROW: F. Tobias, E. Strong, N. Lamm, Limrick, Solembrino, Lyons, Lutzevich, I. Mann, Morta,. S. Speer, Sloan, Lindborg, Liviola. THIRD ROW: Swann, Schrock, March, A. Kittinger, Mason, D. Thompson, Mr. McElroy, Miss Beckwith, Spring, Lookabough, Rounds, Shipman, M, Smith, J. Sardella. FOURTH ROW: Wilbur Throop, K. Smith, Skufca, John Ryan, Luomo, Spano, Laurello, Lolli, M. Marinchak, Salvato, Massucci, Sanborn, Leonard, C. Thompson, FIFTH ROW: Lone, Matrisciano, J. Sidley, Loose, P. Smich, Loomis, M. Louis, Schreck, M. Seaman, Sarbiewski, B. Klepek, Sava, J. Licate, L. Smith. forty-eight Ike Uemoc acxi Ikat Qs (JL. H. . SOPHOMORE HOMEROOMS 3B AND 22 FIRST ROW: R. Benedict, L. Hoover, Kolil, Florence Candela, Beatrice Anderson, Irons, Beckwith, G. Anderson, Broke, Bell, Betty J. Anderson, M. Hutko. SECOND ROW: Kent, R. Condelo, S. Corlson, HelwJg, Hauser, Beebe, Arcaro, G. Incorvia, F. Incorvia, J. King, Harmon, Bracien, Barbour. THIRD ROW: Hoplight, Hubbard, Immonen, L. Kaiser, E. Bennett, Miss Myers, Miss Stout, Jeffers, Bonks, R. Burns, I. Burlingham, Hamm, Calaway, Hervey. FOURTH ROW: Howell, V. HIinovsky, V. Bruno, Bieder, Amzibel, Beifus, A. Bowerman, Boiles, Holso, Baron, W. Jordan, Boyle, L. Kelly, H. Hall. FIFTH ROW: C. Honhilammi, Bliss, D. Anderson, J. Jones, Andrus, Kahelin, M. Armstrong, D. Armstrong, R. Anderson, R. Hutko, Allen, Carlo, E. Capitena, W. Company. SIXTH ROW: Jerome, Hillyer, Acierno, Alecci, Donald Harris, Blair. SOPHOMORE HOMEROOMS 7 AND 21 FIRST ROW: N. Church, Lapham, L. Cress, L. Church, Evans, Gilberg, GiannelM, A. Felix, Gillespie, Giddings, Dempsey, C. Ducro. SECOND ROW: Emery, David, Cresswell, Cogan, Cozad, B, Dodge, Miss Day, Mrs. Wight, Goodell, Foster, Farrow, L. Gran, Ginn. THIRD ROW: Goodwin, G. Guernsey, Corlew, Dougherty, Ferrando, Eastman, Guerra, C. DiDonoto, J. Fish, C rites, Dascoli, Condron, Chekouras. FOURTH ROW: Cherney, Cupido, Egger, Goughin, Clark, Dubiel, Gebhardt, B. Colucci, Diffenbacher, Enos, Foglio, Gallagher, G. Cook. FIFTH ROW: J. Giangola, D. Giangola, G. Ducro, Duva, D. Cusono, Reynold, DeMickel, D. DeChurch, Cinciarelli, Halgas, Gillen, Gosmer, Ford, Cushnyr. forty-nine ' ' Cau Tiineties ' On Kehosbect Introducing a novel and sparkling form of entertainment at A. H. S., the Gay Nineties Revue was applauded enthusiastically by both adult and student critics. With the atmosphere of the good old days prevailing throughout the show, this unique combination of drama and music provided funds for the War Prisoners ' Aid. The production was directed by Miss Betty Barlett, dramatics coach, and Miss Alfield Johnson, vocal music instructor. Given for the general public on Thursday, Nov. 16, and for two school assemblies on Tuesday, Nov. 14, it was regarded by many as one of the most delightful shows ever to be given by A. H. S. The first scene took place in the Silver Slipper Opera House. The fol- lowing acts were given: Prologue, Richard Crombie; Quadrille, Catherine Banks, Ros e Burns, Joanne Dye, Lucille Hoover, Shirley Hoover, Betty McKean, Lois Mock, Doris Moline, and Barbara Westover; Acrobat, Shirley Annick; Barbershop Gang, Bob Baxter, Ray Bliss, Vincent De Pascale, Bruce High, Jim Maurice, David Mills, Andrew Monda, Sam Orlando, Carmen Penna, Jae Serieno ,Bob Severa, Ronnie Varckette, and Ray Weaver; Master of Ceremonies, Ray Weaver; Bathing Beauties, Bob Froelich, Tony Lochey, Bob Miller, Gobe Nappi, Tom Nassief, and George Weldy; Faint Heart, a drama. Bill Kelly, Norma Jo Meister, and Barbara Sullivan; Casey at the Bat, Bernard Roskovics; The Great Bottleneck Diamond, a drama, Ann Bino, John Devney, John Garner, Isabel Mann, Gloria Morrell, and Bernard Roskovics; Sunshine Kids, Bill Bowdler, Joe DeChurch, Vincent De Pascale, Dorothy Goodell, Kay Hervey, Maxine Kujala, Jim Maurice, David Mills, Toni Morrell, Norma Petronio, and Joe Serieno; Moonlight Chorus, Roland Cinciarelli, Monroe Kneer, Delores Martello, Andrew Monda, Gloria Morrell, Elsie Prisco, Harold Purvis, and Cecelia Ros e. The second act was staged in Big Mike ' s Phosphate House. The Opening Chorus was given by members of the Senior Choir. The School Day (continued on page sixty-nine) GAY NINETIES Gloria Morrell, Barbara Sullivan, end Bernard Roskovics fifty Caieteiia Ctbets Ctbpeiite CAFETERIA Mrs. Kitty Chappell, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, Mrs. A. J. Dingledine, cafeteria dietician, and Miss Clare Brown. Delicious hot food! The Ashtabula High School cafeteria has offered to students and teachers a va- riety of tempting foods despite shortages. Proof of this was seen during the lunch hours since the line extended well into the corridor. Mrs. A. J. Dingledine, cafeteria dietician since the Fall of 1940, has learned the foods which tickle the pallets of A. H. S., Division street, and Park Junior High stu- dents and teachers. Her carefully planned meals included the all-time favorites, ham- burgs, hot dogs, and French fries. Mrs. Dingledine said, Food is fast becoming scarcer, particularly meat. I wish to thank all patrons of the cafeteria for their co- operation. She is assisted by Miss Clare Brown, Mrs. Kitty Chappell, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, and two students from the high school, Lorena Emery and Anna Salviano. This year, the cafeteria has fed an aver- age 235 students daily. In bad weather, the figure rose to 270. During the month of January, the cafeteria operated 22 days serving 5,213 meals, the cost of which averaged $0,265 per meal. A typical Monday menu included chicken noodle soup, 5c; Spanish rice, 12c fresh peas (frozen), 6c; yellow turnips, 5c cold meat sandwich, 6c; Waldorf salad, 8c and chocolate and butterscotch pudding, 6c. This year, a new plan was inaugurated •whereby a counter was placed outside of the cafeteria tor the sale of apples, milk, cookies, cup cakes, pretzels, and potato chips to student who carry their lunches. This eliminated confusion and the necessity of waiting in line. According to Geraldine Petz, a sophomore who tends this counter, many students stop in for a snack either fourth or fifth periods. Approximately $12.00 is taken in each day. In January, a new cash register stand and a table for use outside of the cafeteria were added to the cafeteria equipment. These were made by members of J. B. Kohut ' s wood working classes. The finances of the cafeteria are hand- led by Miss Doris Smith , teacher of voca- tional-commercial subjects. She is assist- ed by Sylvia Sardella and Jean Zappa, seniors, who check trays and serve as cash- iers. fifty-one fifty-two SENIOR GIRL RESERVES First Row: Roath, L. Varc- kette, T. Ryan, Sires, G. Da- vis, S. Sardella, Puchan, M. Volpone, G. Cplucci, E. Fris- co, C. Rose, G. Morrell. Second Row: J. Hlinovsky, Bino, P. Palmer, B. Sullivan, G. Penna, Peterangelo, Zap- pa, Butch, Mulidoro, Ossman, Beverly Parker, Tidd, D. Johnson. Third Row: Fassett, J. Zim- merman, L. Johnson, J. Mad- den, Gillette, 8. Warren, Miss Howard, C. Cress, Hicks, Schultz, D. Candela, A. Capitena. Fourth Row: Mead, Kenny, Noble, Jute, L. Carlson, Sparr, Hennigan, McEndree, Meister, Shaylor, A. Russell. Fifth Row: Domizi, Straw, S. Hall, Mary Robinson, Tal- ja, Watson, L, Cusano, Oberg, M. Hogan, B. Dunn. JUNIOR GIRL RESERVES F irst Row; Antonel I i, J . Dye, Guzzo, Dennis, Munson, M. Brown, S. Hoover, Anita Melaragno, Kozan, G. Espos- ito, Standy. Second Row: Y. Bayus, M. Farello, Master, T. Candela, V. Candela, Ferritto, Pedro, Pugllese, Ramos, J. Parker, Haytcher. Third Row: M. Burns, Sur- bella, G. DiMore, De Piero, Miss Hempstead, Butler, Snider, F. Louis, L. Nappi, Melina, Fourth Row: Reed, Luke, Riehl, Stevens, Melanoff, A. Mann. SOPHOMORE GIRL RESERVES First Row: Thompson, M. Anderson, KaMI, Napoli, Dempsey, A. Morrell, Hutka, D. Beckwith, Tenenbaum, Gillespie, B. Anderson. Second Row: A. Nassief, Kujala, King, Sniderman, Post, C. Ducro, Goodell, S. Carlson, P. Miller, Hoplight, M. Vocca. Third Row: Farrow, Hub- bard, Harmon, I. Mann, R. Burns, Miss Watson, Amzi- bel, Norducci, Pankowski, Hervey. Fourth Row: Bracken, D. Tobias, Perry, M. Kittinger, S. Speer, Bailes. fifty-four enioi Gid lieselOes Realizing the part service plays in war, members of the Senior Girl Reserves folded bandages for the hospital at several of their mee tings. Under the leadership of President Mary Robinson, the girls met every first and third Monday of the month at the Y. W. C. A. Activities of the club included the presentation of skits, panel discus- sions, holiday parties, listening to prominent speakers, service meetings, singing, sending gifts to the County Home, and a breakfast held in May. Committee chairmen were selected for each of the meetings. A program of the year ' s activities was printed and distributed to the members in February. Listed on the schedule were the names of the club officers, committee chairmen, the program for each meeting, the Girl Reserve code, and the Girl Reserve quest. Other officers of the club were Vice-president Elaine Mosinski, Secre- tary Lucille Johnson, Treasurer Eleanor Taija, and Inter-club Council Member Georgia Davis. Miss Margaret Howard is club adviser. Uunid Gid KeseiOei President, Mary Ferritto; vice-president, Laura Lou Luke; treasurer, Nancy Dennis; secretary, Mary Brown; in ter-club council member and pro- gram chairman, Phyllis Pedro, assumed their duties at the first meeting of the Junior Girl Reserves held in October at the Y. W. C. A. A pot luck supper was enjoyed at the November meeting. A joint meeting of the Junior and Sophomore Girl Reserve Clubs was held in January at the Y. W. C. A. Presiding at the meeting was Beatrice Amzibel, president of the Sophomore Club. How To Choose a Mate was the topic discussed by Carolyn Ducro, sophomore, and Marianne Farello, Virginia Candela, Carmel Standy, juniors, at another meeting in February. Miss Lucille Hempstead is the club adviser. obkomCie Giil KeseiOes Coming through with a full year ' s activities were the Sophomore Girl Reserves, who chose as their head Beatrice Amzibel. Acting as her assistants were Peggy Miller, vice-president; Gertrude Tenenbaum, secretary; Ann Harmon, treasurer; and Ann Nassief, inter-club council member. Group singing of Girl Reserve songs and a penny supper highlighted two meetings of this organization. No year ' s schedule is complete without the fun of a Hallowe ' en party, where games, contests, and dancing were the diversions of the evening. Several meetings were held jointly with the Junior Girl Reserves. At these meetings, group discussions of interest to high school students were enjoyed. Several girls practiced the Girl Reserve ideal of service by acting as Nurses ' Aides at Ashtabula General Hospital and by helping to collect money in the March of Dimes campaign. Miss Velma Watson led this group. fifty-five opkcmde ' enio ' i anb Uunioi D ' lamatic Clubs Hitting an unprecedented high in membership, the Dramatic Club was divided into three sections this year. The seniors were headed by Phyllis Duffey, aided by Joe Serieno, vice-president; Cecelia Rose, secretary; and Georgia Davis, treasurer. The Junior class was well represented in the club, and the juniors chose OS their officers Sam Orlando, president; Jacqueline Hoshai, vice-president- Nancy Mullen, secretary; and Laura Lou Luke, treasurer. Sophomores elected Valentino Bruno as their president; John Baron vice-president; Raymond Bliss, secretary; and Roland Cinciar ' elli, treasurer ' The Dramatic Club, under the direction of Miss Betty Bartlett was unusually active. One of the largest and most successful ventures of the year was the Gay Nineties Revue, held in November. Over one hundred students, taken from the Dramatic Clubs, participated in the production The main features of the Revue were a skit entitled Faint Heart another skit called The Great Bottleneck Diamond, and a pantomirrie entitled Grandmother ' s Great Grievance. The musical part of the pro- gram was highlighted by a Barbership Quartette, and various tap dances To give it the atmosphere of the Gay Nineties, popcorn balls were sold by the members of the cast during intermission. Hits were also scored in the Senior play, Arsenic and Old Lace and the Junior play, Junior Miss. In February, six members of the Dramatic Club were chosen to present two programs over W I C A in a series of dramatizations called Youth Talks It Over, on behalf of the Ashtabula and Ashtabula County P T A ' s Members of the cast were John Devney, Isabel Mann, Gloria Morrell Gordon Nazor, Bernard Roskovics, and Esther Schultz. The hard-working, behind-the-scenes crews for all of these perform- ances were chosen from the membership of the club. With the firm backing of this group, composed of students with en- thusiasm and love for the drama, any future ventures into the field of dramatics are bound to be successful. Science Gluo The Science Club held its first meeting in September and the following first semester officers were elected: Robert Williams, president; Harold Kip- pen, vice-president; Harry Bryner, secretary; and Ann Bino, treasurer. Black Magic was the theme of the next meeting held in November when A. E. Wisner, club adviser, entertained with tricks. Gordon Nazor was in charge of the program. The main feature of the December meeting was a group of selections played by Raymond Weaver, and Take It or Leave It, directed by Gor- don Nazor. New officers were elected in February. Robert Williams and Harold Kippen retained their former positions, while Gene Taggart was elected secretary and Eva May Hogue, treasurer. VA - ' ' i ' , sponsored a dance at the Y gym in March when the Wizard of Woe mystified the students. Gene Taggart was in charge of the publicity; Ray Weaver, Francis Bjerstedt, and Harold Kippen program- Eva May Hogue and Mary Morrison, finance; and Marion Fassett Roland Starkey, Frank Star, decorations. Climaxing their activities was a picnic held at the end of the year. fifty-six SOPHOMORE AND SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUBS FIRST ROW: R. Benedict, Florence Candeia, D. Paulino, D e A n n a, Sloybough, R. Thompson, Wilkes, Betty Jane Anderson, Evans, Beck- with, A. Morrell, C. DeDom- enico, Marta. SECOND ROW: Helwig, B. Lyons, E. Prisco, C. Rose, G. Morrell, G. Dovis, P. Palmer, Meister. Bino, Duffey, Peak, Fassett. THIRD ROW: Noble, East- man, Ferrando, Lindborg, M. Vocca, Miss Bartlett, Delores Meola, Kaiser, I, Mann, Hicks, Banks. FOURTH ROW: Crombie, J. HIinovsky, Narducci, Amzibel, Pankowski, Jef- fers, J. Nelson, S. Speer, Bailes, Boron, J. Clark. FIFTH ROW: V. Bruno, Bliss, Roskovics, Ryder, Cin- ciarelli, Serieno, R. Williams, Nazor. JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB FIRST ROW: Guzzo, Joan Edixon, Munson, B. Mc- Clusky, V. Smith, C. Mc- Clusky, M. Brown, Y. Bayus, M. Thompson, Anita Melar- agno, DeMarco, Mortello, G. Esposito, T. Candeia. SECOND ROW: F. DeDom- enico, V. Pugliese, G. Di- Mare, Pedro, Antoinette Colucci, Bolte, Fleissner, De Piero, Monyo, Hiner, Pettit, P. Olsson, Mullen. THIRD ROW: Horlocher, Mathews, Luke, Reed, J. Parker, Miss Bartlett, Hoyt- cher, A. Mann, Melina, Ma- lone, Morrison, Hoicomb. FOURTH ROW: High, W. Campbell, Plants, H e a I y, Hoshol, F. Louis, J. Hogan, S. Orlando, Taggart, Fox. SCIENCE CLUB FIRST ROW: T. Ryan, Me- lina, A. Mann, Reed, Ma- lone, Bino, Horlacher, J. HIinovsky, Fassett, Kenny, Sexton, Peak. SECOND ROW: Weaver, Ossman, Noble, Morrison, P. Olsson, Mr. Wisner, J. Kot- ila, Matthews, Schultz, F. Howard, Crombie. THIRD ROW: Hay, Helm, R. Rose, Merrill, R. Mosher, Whitney, Hogan, Storkey, Williams, Nozor. FOURTH ROW: Lynch, Bryner, Kippen, Taggart Bierstedt. fifty-seven SPANISH CLUB FIRST ROW: T. Ryan, Sexton, Peak, Duffey, B. 6jllivan, B. Warren. SECOND ROW: Shaylor, Meister, Miss Stayman, J. Zimmerman, J. Madden, J. HIinovsky, THIRD ROW: Noble, J. Kotilo, A, Russell, P. Sidiey, Mary Robinson, B. Dunn, Ryder. FOURTH ROW: M. Louis, Starkey, Milton Robinson, H. Gran, Talkington, Purvis, Nazor. VOCATIONAL-COMMERCIAL CLUB FIRST ROW: S. Sardella, Zappa, P .Izzi, Pelekanos, Troxil, Newell, Brewster. SECOND ROW: Brockhurst, E. Mosinskj, D. Luce, Miss Smith, F .Esposito, J. Rus- sell, Glass. THIRD ROW: OIkowska, Donna Root, D. Candela, Jute, D. Redmond, D. Nel- son. SALESMEN FIRST ROW: Green, M. Whaien, L. Church, A. Peet, Helwig, Bino, M. Miller. SECOND ROW: Arvidson, Spano, Ronald Varckette, Gebhardt, Mossucci, Hay, Monda, B. Dunn. THIRD ROW; Conti, Peiy- hes. Bliss, D. Mills, Rosko- yics. fifty-eight panislt Gluu Highlighting the activities of El Circulo Espanol was the Spanish dance held early in December. The affair, which was supervised by members of the club, was one of the largest and most successful dances in school history. The high school gym was decorated in a Spanish motif providing a strictly Latin atmosphere. An added attraction was Xochimiico, the much-heralded mystery woman, who in real life was John Garner. Aside from dancing and singing, Xochimiico led the Conga line of some 280 students who attended the dance. At a meeting in October, members enjoyed playing bingo with Spanish numbers. The November meeting featured other Spanish games. High- lighting the Spring meetings was a Valentine party held in February when a number of new members from the Junior class were initiated. Serving as officers for the year were Harold Purvis, president; Roland Starkey, vice-president; Mary Robinson, secretary; and Patsy Sidley, treasurer. Under the leadership of Miss Mary Stayman, adviser, the Spanish Club completed a most successful year. VocaiioHal ' -Ucmme ' Lcial CluD Making scrap books for the wounded boys at Crile Hospital in Cleve- land and having fun were the main objects of the vocational-commercial club. During the school year, the group enjoyed a pot luck supper at the Y Canteen in November and a Christmas party in December. Horseback riding proved one of the most popular diversions in Novem- ber. Miss Doris Smith, club adviser, accompanied the girls on the excursion. A spaghetti supper at Chef Dimitri ' s and a theater party provided fun and entertainment for all in February. The officers for the first semester were president, Betty Jute; vice- president, Dorothy Nelson; secretary. Donna Root; and treasurer, Elaine Mosinski. The second semester officers were president, Dorothy Nelson; vice- president. Donna Root; secretary, Donna Luce; and treasurer, Dorothy Olkowski. gd alesmett An exceedingly important job in connection with the DART newspaper and Yearbook is that of the homeroom salesmen. Enough credit cannot be given to these students for their services. Dart salesmen who had 100% sales in their homerooms filled a twenty- five dollar War Stamp book which was exchanged for a War Bond and pre- sented to the Junior Red Cross. Six senior homerooms hod 100% subscriptions. These were room 2, Ann Bino, salesman; 23, Betty Ann Dunn; 24, Andrew Monda; 26B, Ber- nard Roskovics; 28, Joe Timonere; 24B, Elaine Mosinski; and 33, Winifred Neuckle. Besides their services to the DART, they sold tickets to athletic gomes and pay-assemblies. During the Yearbook campaign, posters were made and a special assem- bly was held. At the close of the campaign, the annual DART dance was held in which all Yearbook subscribers were admitted free of charge. fifty-nine Home Occnomics Ciua The Home Economics Club, under the direction of Miss Isabel Day and Miss Cornelia Block, held monthly meetings in the home-making room, which has been attractively furnished by the home-making class. Refreshments were served at each meeting. At Christmas, a pot-luck supper and gift exchange were enjoyed by the members. The Home Ec Club, in collaboration with the Senior Girl Reserves, sold candy and refreshments in the field house and throughout the stands at all of the home football games. The annual mid-summer picnic will be enjoyed at Lake Shore Park, and early in the Fall, a party will be given to welcome all of the incoming members. leu Oommeicia Limiting membership to those eligible for Gregg certificates, A.H.S. senior commercial students organized under the new name of Greggites. At the initial meeting, officers chosen for the year were Eleanor Taija, president; Gloria Morrell, vice-president; Doris Roath, secretary; Beverly •Parker, treasurer; and Amelia Capitena, reporter. Committee chairmen were Gloria Morrell, constitution; Doris Roath, program; and Bernard Roskovics, Gregg certificates and honor roll. Miss Helen Coulter is the adviser. The program committee planned a series of meetings centered around foreign countries which include South America, India, Hawaii, Central America, and Alaska. This committee, assisted by Dolores Carnsew and Helen Oberg, also prepared booklets which contained the schedules of meet- ings, names of the members, and the club constitution. Activities for the year included the collection of tax stamps, paper salvage, participation in Federal Civil Service examinations, and observa- tion trips. The year was brought to a successful close by a dinner meeting. D-Si eu The George Dean Retailers ' Club, better known as the Distributive- Education Club, is composed of members from E. F. Stedman ' s course in retail selling. During the year, meetings were held at the Y Canteen on the second Wednesday of every month. Games and dancing were enjoyed by members at the Christmas party held in December. Valentine ' s Day was celebrated by a get-together in February. Officers for the first semester were Marie Martin, president; Delores Sprague, vice-president; Josephine Bruno, secretary; and Leola Kangas, treasurer. Second semester officers were president. Delta Johnson; vice- president, Dorothy Boylan; secretary, Leola Kangas; and treasurer, Letha Carlson. sixty HOME ECONOMrCS CLUB FIRST ROW: R. Benedict, J. Dye, Kalil, Florence Can- delo, D. Paulino, Napoli, K ' .iola, Gillespie, Beckwith, Dxley, SECOND ROW: A. Felix. Malin, Goodell, Helwig, Miss Day, M. Zimmerman, Cress- well, M. Vocca, B, Dodge. THIRD ROW: La v i I 1 a Emery ,Beebe, Arcaro, Marta, Narducci, Ferritto, Thurston, J Zimmerman. FOURTH ROW: Hicks, Ber- wold, A. Klepek, J. Bollman, COMMERCIAL CLUB FIRST ROW: D. Roath, L, Varckette, Purchan, P. Pal- mer, Sires, Beverly Parker, L. Johnson. SECOND ROW: Peteron- gelo. Mead, Sparr, Miss Coulter, G Morrell, C. Cress, A. Capitena. THIRD ROW: Roskovics, S. Hall ,Talja, Morse. D-ED. CLUB FIRST ROW: Guernero, Mulidoro, B. Headley, Sp rogue, D. Johnson, Tidd, J. Bruno. SECOND ROW: J. Meola, Martin, Boylon, Mr. Sted- man, Throop, McEndree, Kangas, Neuckle. THIRD ROW: Buck, Man- chester, Watson, A. Ander- son, DeZolt, Straw, L. Carl- son, Allonardi. sixty-one ELECTRICAL SHOP FIRST ROW: Flack, De- Angelo, Kitson, B. Mann, Henry Hotter, Ralph Var- kette, C. Paulino. SECOND ROW: Serieno, Gentene, Knowlton, Mr. Pat rone, Sam Nappj, Top- per, George, Canzonetto. THIRD ROW: Scott, Guer- ini, Soderman, Wilson, Young, Larson, C. Lyons, Tulino. MACHINE SHOP FIRST ROW: Turchik, Joseph Colucci, Jay Colucci, David Meola, Adolph Colucci, G. Hanhilammi, Celletti. SECOND ROW; Gaumer, E. Luce, Metcalf, Mr. Wold, A. Valleriano, Ray. THIRD ROW: Potriarco, Loudermilk, Sespico, Par- sons, Bloom. SENATE FIRST ROW: F. Whalen, R. Peet, J. Volpone, D. An- derson, Ronald DeMickel, J. DeChurch, T. Fish, Healy. SECOND ROW: Serieno, James Ryan, R. Bollmon, Mr. Gephart, Olix, Sullivan, Jute, D. Bennett, R. Hor- voth. THIRD ROW: Klepek, Halgas, D. Nelson, Sava, W. Hall, R. Miller. sixty-two Vocaiional ' OUciuc liob The vocational-electrical shop, under the direction of M. J. Patrone, underwent many new and revolutionary changes that effected the shop routine. The senior members who had attained proficiency through two years of study were given a chance to put their knowledge into practical use under Mr. Patrone ' s new system. Dividing the electrical shop into sections, Mr. Patrone placed the potential electricians in charge of the different pits and they were ap- pointed as supervisors over their fellow students. By this means and by a series of rotations, each class member was given a chance as boss to be- come familiar with every phase of electricity and shop administration. A picnic supper that rivaled any social event at A. H. S. marked the close of the school year. TTiacltme HOt Making motorcycle parts, tools, gears, motors, and knee action parts all go into the making of proficient machinists in Mr. Arthur Wald ' s voca- tional machine shop classes. Equipped with the best tools available, these potential machinists have learned to operate a lathe, a planer, a drill press, a shaper, and a grinder. When extensive repairs were needed to keep Old Faithful, the school tractor ,in running condition, the boys not only fixed it, but turned out brand new parts for it. They don ' t claim to know how good they are, but the fact that the tractor still runs is substantial evidence of their crafts- manship. As further tribute to the boys ' skill, Mr. Wald has received numerous calls from Ashtabula residents to fix various parts for sweepers, lawn- mowers, and other household articles. A course in blueprint reading was introduced, and a new tool crib, which added to the effectiveness of the shop, was recently built. euaU Student government is democracy at work, and at A H.S. this self- governing body is the Senate. Every semester a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer are elected in each homeroom. Homeroom presi- dents serve as senators and attend weekly meetings. Principal E. I. Gephart sponsors this group. The most important project undertaken by the Senate was the sale of War Stamps and Bonds each Wednesday afternoon during homeroom period. During the Sixth War Loan Drive, stamps were on sale every afternoon in the first floor corridor. Serving as a direct link between the students and the faculty, the Sen- ate sponsored the annual election for the football queen and pep parade preceding the Ashtabula-Harbor clash, the dances, and pay assemblies. President Bob Bollman, a senior, presided over the first semester Senate. Serving as vice-president and secretary, respectively, were Mel Olix, junior, and Barbara Sullivan, senior. Officers for the second semester were Don Dunick, senior, president; Joe Serieno, senior, vice-president; and Jacqueline Hoshal, junior, secretary-treasurer. sixty-three Uunici Ke Gloss The American Junior Red Cross council , consisting of two representa- tives from each homeroom, was active during the year 1 944-1 945. With the November membership campaign which netted $78.00, one of the objectives of the group was realized. A second objective was realized when the council prepared favors and Christmas boxes for the County home. Soldiers ' wonts, such as bed-side tables, checkers, and books were sent to the Army Hospitals. Old clothes that were sent to a family in Kentucky were exchanged for greenery used to decorate the school at Christmas-time. These were some of the Junior Red Cross activities at A. H. S. The Junior council sponsored a Christmas party to which each member brought a guest. The council hod charge of the March of Dimes at the high school where approximately $50.00 was token in. Girls aided in the collection of dimes for the infantile paralysis fund at theaters . Bernard Roskovics served as president of the council; Amelia Capiteno, vice-president; Ruth Sires, treasurer; and Elsie Prisco, secretary. Miss Hazel Beckwith sponsored this group throughout the year. j aim C ufc As time marches on, so do the activities of Ashtabula High clubs. One of these is Res Publico headed this year by Raymond Mock with the assis- tance of Esther Schultz, vice-president; Donna Harris, secretary; and Richard Crombie, treasurer. To begin this year ' s schedule, members enjoyed a book review entitled Unwilling Vestal presented by Mary Morrison. Next came the main event of the season, initiation of sophs. The program consisted of a skit, Little Red Riding Hood, demonstrations by future Max Factors and Perc West- mores and playing children ' s games. Joan Nist planned this meeting. No club year is complete without a party, so a Christmas get-together was held which featured the singing of Latin Christmas carols and the pre- sentation of a olay entitled A Latin and American Christmas Compared, in which Rose Burns. Mary Morrison, Joan Nist, and Violet Pankowski took part. In charge of this were Donna Harris and Esther Schultz. Other programs rounded out a successful year. Miss Arlene Williams heads this language group. q. a. e. With physical fitness stressed under the direction of Mrs Margaret Cowie, the Girls ' Athletic Club played an important port in school life. G. A. C. girls are not only proficient in sports but also practice rules of good sportsmanship. Among the highlights of the year ' s program were swimming, bowling, a treasure hunt and other social activities. Swimming was a favorite recre- ation at meetings. The following officers were elected at the organization meeting: presi- dent , Gloria Morrell; vice-president, Joyce HIinovsky; and secretary-treasurer, Betty Ann Dunn. A Christmas party was held at the Y Canteen. Dancing and a gift exchange provided entertainment for the evening. Shirley Snider and Frances Green were in charge of the program; Shirley Speer headed the re- freshment committee. Initiation rites for sophomore girls were held during the first semester. sixty-four JUNIOR RED CROSS FIRST ROW: R. Benedict, Y. Bay us. Brown, G. Davis, Sires, E- Prisco, M. Fcrello, Pinelli, Antoinette Colucci, Molin. SECOND ROW: Ossman, A. Nossief, Tenenboum , West- over, Harmon, Miss Beck- with, Horlacher, G. Guern- sey, B. Hogan, A. Copiteno, C, Ducro. THIRD ROW: R. Prisco, Crombie, V. Bruno, Snider- man, Nist, F. Tobias, Perry, Jute, Oberg, Wolcott, Loomis. FOURTH ROW: R. Rose, Ronald DeMickel, Hay, Hill- ver, Nichols, Gillen, Merrill, Roskovics, Quaranta. LATIN CLUB FIRST ROW; R, Thompson, Redline, Wilkes, M. Wholen, Evans, Tenenboum, Eastman, J. King, Snider men, B. Lyons, Harmon, I. Mann. SECOND ROW: C. Ducro, Post, Guerra, Hubbard, Her- vey. Farrow, Pankowski, Morrison, Nist, Ossman, Sabotine Nappi. THIRD ROW: J, Clark, Baron, R. Burns, F. Howard, M, Kittinger, Miss Williams, Diffenbacher, Schultz, Banks, Gouhin, Crombie. FOURTH ROW: D. Gian- golo, Mack, V. Bruno, V. Hlinovsky, Lambros, E. Leon- ard, Horvath, Bliss, Blair. G. A. C. FIRST ROW: Joan Edixon, S. Cook, Munson, T. Ryan, Green, Dennis, L. Cress, V. Smith, Dempsey, Napoli, T. Morrell, J. Hall, Franklin, G. Esposito, Sires. SECOND ROW: Martello, E. Prisco, T. Candelo, Pug- liese, Standy, Anna Melora- gno, Beckwith, Mel i no, Y. Bayus, G. DiMore, C. Rose, G. Morrell, Hlinovsky, Bino. THIRD ROW: P. Palmer, Morris, Ramos, Pedro, Brown, Kujala, J. King, C. Ducro, Mrs. Cowie, Post, J. Parker, Haytcher, Mullen, Horlacher, Luke. FOURTH ROW: Patricio Schmitz, Pettit, Hiner, De- Piero, L. Noppi, Snider, A. Mann, Reed, Mo I one, F. Luce, C. Miller, Surbeilo, Sloan, Chontos. FIFTH ROW: Riehl, S. Rose, Colowoy, M. Kittin- ger, March, Banks, Noble, Warren, C. Cress, S. Speer, A. Russell, B. Dunn, Mat- thews. SIXTH ROW: Hoshal, Am- zibel, F. Louis, M. Bower- mon. Belles, Mary Robin- son, Meister. sixty-five KRONIKON CLUB FIRST ROW: T. Ryan, Sexton, Peak, Miss Carlisle, G, Davis, M. Forello, Nist. SECOND ROW: Mack, Morrison, Meister, Noble, Mary Robinson, Crombie, Knerr. THIRD ROW: Roskovics, James Ryan, Storkey, Milton Robinson, Garner, THESPIANS FIRST ROW: J. HIinovsky, G. Morrell , Meister, Fassett, Bino, B. Sullivan. SECOND ROW: Healy, Miss Bortlett, Crombie. SENIOR Hl-Y FIRST ROW: R. Bollmon, Kelly, Cummins, Morse, Mil- ton Robinson, Purvis, Nas- sief. SECOND ROW: Crombie, Knerr, Storkey, Garner, R. Miller, Kittinger, Nozor, Mock. sixty-six Ktonikoyt C ud At an organization meeting held in September, Milton Robinson was elected president of the Kronikon Club with Donna Peak, vice-president, and Sara Sexton, secretary-treasurer. Upholding the national interests of the club, political talks were given at the October meeting by John Garner, Bernard Roskovics, Therese Ryan, and Robert Scofield. The remainder of the time was spent comparing politi- cal cartoons. An outstanding program was given in November when Mr. Arthur Wold, vocational machine shop teacher, spoke on The Conditions and People of India. Mr. Wald taught at a boys ' school in India for five years. Following his talk, members participated in an open forum. The study of maps and games was enjoyed at the January meeting while a supper was the feature of the April meeting which was a social gathering. The club is under the supervision of Miss Ruth Carlisle. Under the direction of E. H. Broughton, the Senior Hi-Y organized early in the fall of ' 44. The seventeenth annual Thanksgiving Youth Service was jointly spon- sored by the Hi-Y clubs of Ashtabula, and held at the First Congregational church. Members taking part were seniors. Jack Cummins, John Garner, and Gordon Nazor; juniors, George Hay and James Hogan. In the Fall, a Hallowe ' en party was held at the Canteen for members and their guests. The members also spransored a school dance in early Spring. Officers were president, Gordon Nazor; vice-president. Jack Cummins; secretary, John Garner; and treasurer, Joe Serieno. Following John Garner ' s enlistment in the Navy, the position of secre- tary for the second semester was filled by Bob Bollman, Thesti Troupe 366 of the Notional Thespian Club of Ashtabula high was off to a flying start with nine returning members including Ann Bino, Richard Crombie, Marion Fassett, John Garner, Ronald Healy, Joyce HIinovsky, Norma Jo Meister, Gloria Morrell, and Barbara Sullivan. This group sponsored the Gay Nineties Revue, the first program of its kind ever presented here, for a pay assembly, and for the general public in November. Vocal and instrumental music added to the effectiveness of the production. Those who distinguished themselves in dramatics were initiated into the club in December. Members are taught to appreciate dramatic litera- ture, to gain a better mastery of language, and to develop poise and self- control. Those initiated were Valentino Bruno, Georgia Davis, John Devney, Phyllis Duffey, Isabel Mann, Sam Orlando, Cecelia Rose, Bernard Roskovics, Joseph Serieno, Eleanor Talja, and Tom Vocca. Faint Heart Ne ' er Won Fair Lady, a one-act play, starring Bill Kelly, Norma Jo Meister, and Barbara Sullivan, was presented to the Ashtabula High P. T. A, in November. (continued on page sixty-eight) sixty-seven JUNIOR Hl-Y FIRST ROW: Whitney, Healy, J. Hogan, Hay, Little, Lemponen. SECOND ROW: Bloom, Kippen, Bryner, Merrill, McCormick, R. Dovis. Qunioi Hi-U The first meeting of the Junior Hi-Y Club was held in October at the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Ralph L. Donnan, secretary of the Y , officiated until officers were elected. They were president, George Hay; vice-president, Harry Bryner; secretary, Dick Little; and treasurer, Jim Hogan. Active members are John Bloom, Roger Davis, Ronald Healy, Harold Kippen, John Lemponen, Richard Merrill, and Don Tickner. This group helped sponsor the annual Thanksgiving Youth Service at the First Congregational Church. Members assisted in the Y canteen checker tournament. Club members heard Mr. Richard Wyman, cashier of the Commercial bank; Dr. D. A. Williams, local speaker; and Mr. Arthur Wald, A. H .S. vocational machine shop instructor, at meetings during the year. The Junior Hi-Y is proud of its first member to enter the service this year. He is Don Tickner who enlisted in the Navy. THESPIANS (continued from page sixty-seven) At the nurse ' s home, Bernard Roskovics recited the poem Casey at the Bat. Also presented were the one-act melodrama Great Bottleneck Dia- mond with Ann Bino, John Devney, John Garner, Isabel Mann, Gloria Mor- rell, and Bernard Roskovics; and a pantomime, Grandmother ' s Great Griev- ance, with Valentino Bruno, Richard Crombie, Marion Fassett, John Garner, Patty Palmer, Bernard Roskovics, Bill Ryder, and Marguerite Thompson. Great Bottleneck Diamond and Faint Heart Ne ' er Won Fair Lady were also presented at the Columbus Junior High P. T. A. with the same casts. The first and third week in February, Thespians presented two skits, Going Steady, and How Late ' s a Date, over station WICA. Included in the cast were John Devney, Isabel Mann, Gloria Morrell, Gordon Nazor, Esther Schultz, and Bernard Roskovics. Members elected Norma Jo Meister, president; Marion Fassett, vice- president; Gloria Morrell, secretary; and Ronald Healy, treasurer. Miss Betty Bartlett is the club adviser and director. sixty-eight ' GAY NINETIES ' IN RETROSPECT (continued from page fifty) Chorus was composed of Pat Butler, Thomasina Candela, Frances De Dom- enico, Gloria Esposito, Jackie Hoshal, Yvette Haytcher, Annice Mann, Delores Martello, Boneita McCluskey, Carleita McCluskey, Anna Melaragno, Alice Melina, Louise Nappi, Pat Palmer, Jo Ann Parker, Elsie Prisco, Violet Pug- liese, Nancy Reed, Barbara Sullivan, and Marion Volpone; Trick Waiter, Bill Campbell; Grandmother ' s Great Grievance, a pantomime, Valentino Bruno, Dick Crombie, Marion Fassett, John Garner, Pat Palmer, Bernard Roskovics, Bill Ryder, and Marguerite Thompson; Bowery Chorus, Shirley Annick, Pat Butler, Thomasina Candela, Gloria Colucci, Frances De Domenico, Gloria Esposito, Delores Martello, Sandra Martello, Boneita McCluskey, Carleita McCluskey, Elsie Prisco, Violet Pugliese, and Marion Volpone; Acrobat, Janet Reynolds; Flora Dora Girls, Bill Bowdler, Valentino Bruno, Jack Cummins, Wendell Guernsey, Ronald Healy, Jim Hogan, Bill Kelly, Ray Mock, Jim Maurice, Vincent Pavolino, Tom Vocco, and Ronnie Varckette; Epilogue, Richard Crombie; Finale, entire company. The technical staff was composed of John Garner, stage manager; Marion Fassett, property chairman; Phyllis Duffey, costume chairman; Norma Jo Meister, make-up chairman; Joe Serieno, lighting chairman; W .W. Hamm, orchestra director; Mrs. Margaret Cowie, Quadrille director; and Bernard Roskovics, concession chairman. THE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION SETS THE PACE FOR DEMOCRACY (continued from page nine) ment of City school building facilities. The project would cost an estimated $1,250,000. Among plans considered was a new elementary-junior high school to be erected on the site of the Division grade school. The building would in- clude a large combination gymnasium-auditorium seating 2,500, Three gymnasiums, a cafeteria, 29 classrooms, and a little theater room were also planned. Improvements were designed for the three junior high schools of the city and Bunker Hill grade school. Included in the building program will be an athletic field and stadium seating 7,500 to be used jointly by the Ashtabula and Harbor schools. An architect was selected and preliminary drafts of the program were placed on file with the government. The professional attitude of the board members was commendable as they administered the affairs of the schools as capably as they conducted their own businesses. Board members formed the policies of the City school system, while the actual administration of board policies was under the direc- tion of Superintendent E. D. Maurice. In the activity of the board of education, we see proof of democracy at work since the schools effectively serve the community and the nation to pro- duce citizens of tomorrow. sixty-nine l lte G.ti. . I anh P ooicle fi it anc) Gaiety and rhythm express the presentations of the A. H. S. Marching Band under the direction of W. W. Hamm. Regardless of weather, rain or shine, they are always willing to participate in all school events. To lead our Marching Band, the members chose George Weldy, captain, and Raymond Mack, top sergeant . w. w. HAMM Various formations and jitterbugging were featured at many of the football games by those ever-peppy drum majorettes, Rita DiMcre, Raima Izzi, Elsie Prisco, Cecelia Rose, Ruth Sires, Lucille Varckette, and flag-twirlers, Catherine Cress, Louise Cress, Gloria Morrell, and Donna Redmond. In spite of gas rationing, for the first time in two years the Marching Band journeyed to Willoughby to put on one of the finest performances of the year. Bad weather pre- vented them from marching at the annual Thanksgiving Day game. Following the performances at football games, the A. H. S. band was active in the Sixth War Loan drive parade, social events, and service club affairs. A 32-piece Cadet Band was selected to present a program at a football banquet at Madison, Ohio, early in December. This group furnished music for all home basketball games. They featured many swing numbers in a program broadcast over radio station WICA in February. Their first performance over the radio station was presented in January. Another per- formance from the orchestra was held in March. Their last appearance over WICA was on March 30. The Concert Band presented programs for various service clubs. Later in the year, they performed at Saybrook and the junior high schools. In addition to the annual Spring concert held in April with their guest conductor, the A. H. S. Band played for Commencement exercises at Bula Field. Another successful year for the Ashtabula High School band was climaxed by the annual Military Ball scheduled for May. Raymond Mack was elected president of the Concert Band; Donald Mauro, vice-presi- dent; Norma Jean Shaylor, secretary; Betty Ann Dunn, treasurer; and Beverly Parker and Doris Roath , librarians. seventy Oniiiusiasm ko oP jan ASHTABULA HIGH SCHOOL BAND (1943-44) FIRST ROW: Bien, cymbals; DiMare, Izzi, Rose, Sunday, Frisco, McConnell, drum majorettes; Sires, Head drum majorette; Ward W- Hamm, band director; L. Varckette, majorette; G. Morrell, B. Merries, C. Cress, D. Redmond, flog swingers; Hubbard, clarinet. SECOND ROW; Gephart, clarinet; Striegal, trombone; DeMarco, clarinet; Loose, saxophone; Matrisciano, trombone; Massucci, clarinet; Montonaro, baritone; Spano, bass; Roath, clarinet; A. Kittinger, French horn; R. Thompson, oboe; Joan Edixon, clarinet; Kibbee, French horn; Stephenson, clarinet; Ritchie, clarinet; Anthony Morrell, saxophone; Parker, clarinet. THIRD ROW: Joseph Colucci, drums; W. Gentile, drums; N. Reed, French horn; Beverly Parker, cornet; Morrison, flute; Boylan, clarinet; Crawford, clarinet; Lockwood, bass; V. Candela, clarinet; D. Melonoff, clarinet; W. Guernsey, drums; Brennan, baritone; Bernard, cymbals; B. Leonard, trombone; D. Anderson, cornet; Harold Notter, cornet; P. Harrison, drums. FOURTH ROW: N. Car uso, cornet; Andrus, saxophone; Shay I or, flute; H el wig, clarinet; Eastman, saxo- phone; M. Lemponen, clarinet; Efantis, clarinet; G. Ducro, cornet; Colleen Miller, flute; West, cornet; Knerr, baritone; W. Thompson, French horn; Little, drums; Berinato, clarinet; L. Palm, cornet; Mack, drums. FIFTH ROW: Kaiser, bass; Dunn, flute; Carolyn Miller, clarinet; Schreck, trumpet; C. Redmond, cornet; W. Goodell, clarinet; Monda, clarinet; V. Pavolino, trombone; Weldy, trombone; Mauro, cornet; Har- ris, clarinet; J. Millick, drums; Ferrando, saxophone; F. Vorckette, clarinet; E. Leonard, clarinet; E. Millick, cornet. SIXTH ROW: DePascole, clarinet; Bliss, cornet; LaMarsh, bass; Jay Colucci, cornet; Mull in, saxophone; Hakkarainen, trombone; Stredney, clarinet; Scott, cornet; H. Luce, saxophone; Yoke, French horn; Cleversey, saxophone; Stevens, clarinet; Burton, cornet; DeAngelo, bass; C. Kittinger, French horn. seventy-one O ckedia, C lick Clctioe in A. H. S. ORCHESTRA FIRST ROW: Yocum, Moore, F. Ad ams, R. Wright, Luoma, P. Harrison, Gallagher, R. Thompson, N. Headley, D. Burlingham. SECOND ROW: I. Burlingham, David, V. Condela, Nist, Morrison, DeMarco, Roath, Goodell, J. Burling- ham, Reed, Shaylor. THIRD ROW: Mock, N. Caruso, Hubbard, Mr. Hamm, Mr. Heath, Arvidson, Streigol, Seigman. FOURTH ROW: W. Guernsey, D. Leonard, LaMarsh, Perry, C. Kittinger, McCormick, P. Massucci. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Good things come in small packages. The high school orchestra, under the baton of W. W. Hamm, gave proof of this statement by their perfor- mances throughout the year. Incidental music preceding and between acts of both the Senior and Junior class plays was provided by the orchestra. This group also played for Baccalaureate services held in the auditorium. In addition to the annual Spring concert, a program was presented for the Woman ' s Club at Hotel Ashtabula. The orchestra sent its music over the air waves of radio station WICA in a half hour broadcast in March. Rehearsals were held twice a week in the vocational building. Leading the group were Raymond Mack, president; Clayton Kittinger, vice-president; Doris Roath, secretary; Beverly Parker , treasurer; Ina Claire Burlingham and Wendell Guernsey, librarians ;and Stewart McCormick, property manager. Mr. Lloyd Heath is assistant director of the orchestra. seventy-two cliool, Gommunitxj Ctiiaks A CAPPELLA CHOIR Pictured here is the a Cappella Choir of A. H. S., representing seniors, juniors, and sophomores with various voice qualities and merits, under the direction of Miss Alfield Johnson. The choir was open to any student in the high school who cared to try out. Conducting was added to the class period this past year, with Andrew Monda being selected as student director. Several other members were taught the art of leading the choir. A variety of concerts was given during the year for numerous service clubs, parent-teacher organizations, and school assemblies, including a Christmas concert. The highlight for this body of 60 voices was the Spring concert given with the assistance of the A. H. S. orchestra. Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association of the Ashtabula Cham- ber of Commerce, the choir presented three different programs over station WICA. Miss Johnson, and W. W. Hamm, director of instrumental music, planned these programs. From the choir, a girl ' s sextet and a boy ' s triple quartet were formed. These two groups appeared in the Gay Nineties Revue and the Talent Revue in connection with the Sixth War Loan drive. Girls in the sextet (continued on page eighty-seven) SENIOR CHOIR FIRST ROW: DeAnno, R. Scondi, G. Colucci, C. Rose, Sloybough, M. Thompson, Guzzo, Moster, Kujala, Napoli, Seigman, J. Parker, Help, Dennis, A. Morrell. SECOND ROW: C. Scondi, Pugiiese, Ferritto, T. Candela, Goodell, N. Petronio, Hervey, Miss Johnson, Melanoff, C. Miller, Hoytcher, Turpenen, P. Palmer, G. Penna, M. Volpone. THIRD ROW: Pedro, Mullen, Ronald Varckefte, Weaver, J. Grippi, DePascale, Bowdler, W. Guernsey, Ralph Varkette, R. Rose, V. Bruno, Montanaro, J. DeChurch, A. Capitena, Nist. FOURTH ROW: Froelich, C. Penna, Fox, Bliss, Brennan, Monda, Sam Nappi, Pavolino, Severe, S. Orlando, Uonelli, Sava, Baxter, Gattorn, Mills. seventy-three L alt Tleivsbabe , and ealbook DART STAFF FIRST ROW: T. Ryan, S. Sardella, E, Prisco, Puchan, B. Sullivan, J. HIinovsky, Bino, Fassett. SECOND ROW: Peterangelo, Zappa, Sposito, Spcrr, J. Madden, Noble, Hennigan. THIRD ROW: A Capifena, J. Katila, Schultz, Miss Kahne, Miss Stout, Mary Robinson, P. Westlake, TolJG. FOURTH ROW: Cummins, Nassief, Sidley, Garner, Nazor, Two weeks of hectic writing; a flurry of galleys, page proofs, and con- tracts; and the 1944-45 better-thon-ever Dart made its official debut. Each time a new staff takes over, the make-up of the paper undergoes a change and this year ' s innovations included several new columns. Post Scripts by Lotto Jawbone, which highlighted the humorous side of higher education; Sport Space by Spec Tater, explaining the complexities of Bula ' s athletics; and a fashion column for the femme fatales proved popu- lar with the subscribers. The editorial column was re-christened Editorially Speaking and on alumni column recounted the experiences of ex-Bulans who are in the service of their country. No staff can function efficiently without the support of the adminis- tration, so a social get-together was held at the beginning of the year to acquaint the faculty with the new Dart Staff members. The newspaper editorial staff for both semesters was composed of Mary Robinson and Eleanor Tolja, co-editors; Marion Fassett and Joyce HIinov- sky, copy editors; Anne Peterangelo, girls ' sports editor; Jack Cummins and Francis Varckette, boys ' sports editors; Amelia Capitena and Esther Schultz, club editors; Frances Puchan, Jean Madden, Phyllis Westlake, columnists; Barbara Sullivan and John Garner, Page 2 editors; Delores Sposito, exchange editor; Gordon Nazor, photographer; Lucille Varckette, junior high editor; Therese Ryan, alumni editor; and Rebecca Noble and Elsie Prisco, reporters. seventy-four Kecclc) OOents id Podeiitxi Ann Bino, business manager, and Tom Nassief, circulation manager, headed the business staff. Sylvia Sardella was advertising manager while Dorothea Hennigan, Patsy Sidley, Norma Sparr, and Jean Zappa were adver- tising solicitors. For the Yearbook, the staff remained the same except for a few changes which included the appointment of John Garner as senior editor; Rebecca Noble, Elsie Prisco, and Lucille Varckette, columnists; Barbara Sullivan, feature editor; Joyce HIinovsky, photographer; and June Kotila, ossisstant photographer. Norma Sparr held the position of advertising manager and Frances Puchan joined the ranks of the solicitors. Typists for the Yearbook were Harriet Ellerin, Sally Hall, Gloria Morrell, Doris Rice, Bernard Rosko- vics, and Eleanor Talja. Members of the llA newswriting class assisted with the publication of the paper during the second semester. Supervising this portion of the Fourth Estate was Miss Marie A. Kahne assisted by Miss Jean Stout. Miss Doris Smith served as treasurer. Announcement was made of the rating International Honor Award, for superior achievement given to the 1943-44 newspaper by the inter- national critical service of Quill and Scroll. Elizabeth Beer, editor, and Marion Lemponen, managing editor, headed the prize-winning paper. At the time this Yearbook goes to press, no ratings have been released for the 1944-45 year. To celebrate National Newspaper Week, a skit, The Light on ' The Searchlight ' , written by Joan Nist, junior, was presented by the junior newswriters. Joan won honorable mention in the East Central States for an editor- ial entitled For a Free America, We Give Thanks, which was entered in a Quill and Scroll contest. Super-salesmanship was demonstrated by circulation manager Tom Nassief as seven homerooms invested 100% in the subscription drive. Similar enthusiasm on the part of the students brought the Yearbook cam- paign to a successful termination. As additional attractions, a dance, an assembly, and novel corridor advertisements added impetus to the drive. The art work which enhances the pages of this book can be attributed to the skill of Francis Bjerstedt and Gene Taggart. Continued on Page 85 DART CO-EDITORS Mary Robinson and Eleanor Taljo. seventy-five seventy-six Gua nie i Cj i e s Gabiule The 1944 champion Black and Gold- clod gridders of A. H. S. once more hit the top bracket in capturing the Lake Shore League crown under the able tutoring of Coach George Guarnieri. This is the fourth championship team that Coach Guarnieri has developed since he took over the grid duties at Bula. The Golden Panthers tallied seven wins against two losses and totaled 213 points to their opponents ' 45. Bula ' s ' 44 eleven is said to be one of the strongest aggrega- tions to leave the portals of A. H. S. This season found new things as well as old. The annual Turkey Day tussel was renewed on Thanksgiving Day against our North end rivals for the City championship; Matt Kangas was present to aid the in- jured; the U. S. was still at war and was still drafting 18-year-olds. Joe Mock, senior right halfback, was the first Panther to leave the gridiron to join Uncle Sam ' s forces. Joe played in the Erie East and Harbor games before enter- ing the Navy. Senior Leo Felix, rugged guard, was lucky to complete the grid sched- ule before the U. S. Marines took him. Don Dunick, left end, was chosen hon- orary grid captain by the champs. Don, together with Jack Cummins, Bill Kelly, and Junior Mel Olix, was a three-letter man in 1943. Returning to the ' 44 squad were four veteran linemen: Francis Candela, Don Dunick, Leo Felix, and Bill Kelly. Tom Vocca, who entered the Navy early in his junior year but received a medical discharge held down the center position in great style. Steve DeGennaro handled the right tackle slot after being laid up in his junior year due to a broken leg. Joe Felix, a big 185- pound junior, and senior Windy Reynolds alternated at left tackle. Coach Guarnieri developed one of the fastest backfields in the League with Cum- mins at fullback, Joe Timonere at left half, Olix at the signal calling position, and Frank Farello, junior, and Bob Bollmon, senior, taking care of the right half position following Mock ' s departure. A flashback on the ' 44 football season finds Erie East invading Ashtabula Friday, September 15. Ashtabula — 7 Erie East 12 We still remember those lost 50 fatal seconds that spelled defeat for the over- anxious Panthers. Bula was in the lead 7-6 with less than a minute left to play when, like a streak of lightning, Erie East rolled 80 yards down the field to score and win a heartbreaker. Ashtabula — 25 Harbor — The city rivals met earlier than usual this season. Remembering last year ' s two defeats handed to them by the Mariners, Coach Guarnieri ' s boys shellacked the hap- less Harborites, shattering their ' 43- ' 44 record of nine consecutive wins. The joy- ful and triumphant Panthers hoisted Coach Guarnieri on their shoulders and carried him to the locker rooms, climaxing the 25-0 shutout. Joe Mock, who acted as captain of this tussel, ended his football days at A. H. S. and hung up his Black and Gold for Navy Blue. Ashtabula — 13 Conneaut — Making it two straight League wins, the Bula Bombers outfought a stubborn Conneaut eleven taking a 13-0 decision. The Panthers ' 1,217-pound forward wall began proving that it was the strongest in the League. Ashtabula — 16 Erie Academy 14 Coach L. C. Drake brought a high- touted Erie Academy team to Bula Field supposedly to massacre Coach Guarnieri ' s proteges in an exhibition game. The Erie boys received their sole loss of the 1944 football season. The boys from Bula, with their running, blocking, and team coordin- ation, copped the spotlight in defeating Academy 16-14. Ashtabula ' s line stopped the Erie running attack throughout the game. Ashtabula — 14 Willoughby — 19 Taking advantage of nine Panther fumbles, a fast Willoughby eleven topped Ashtabula leaving the L.S.L. a free-for-all with three teams tied for first honors. On the tail end of a 19-0 score in the fourth period, the Black and Gold scored seventy-eight j ake kc e L,eacue L,auieU two touchdowns but time ran out for any more scoring. How can we forget those fumbles? The Rangers were the only League team to beat Bula. Ashtabula — 40 Painesville — Coming back from Willoughby deter- mined not to fumble, the Bula Bombers trounced Painesville ' s Red Raiders 40-0, playing their final game on Bula Field. Painesville never threatened the vaunted Panthers. A beautiful 48-yard touchdown run by Jack Cummins highlighted Bulo ' s scoring parade. Twelve A.H.S. seniors played their last game of football on Bula ' s turf. Ashtabula — 25 Geneva — A wet and slippery gridiron showed up the fleet-footed Panther ponies, but Bula ' s strong eleven was too much for the Eagles. Leo and Joe Felix, brother duo, sparked the Ashtabula forward wall, while Cummins went over for three touchdowns. Ashtabula — 52 Mentor — With the light of a championship in their eyes, the powerful Bula gridders FOOTBALL FIRST ROW: F. Forello, Olix, Jomes Edixon, Cummins, onere, S. DeGennaro, R. Bollman, W. Reynolds W SECOND ROW: W. Nelson, manager; Maurice, R. Nel Camplese, Conti, A. Vallenano, Chacchiero, J. Pat Guarnieri. THIRD ROW: Petti, manager; R. Halgas, McElroy, S Fisti, J. Sardella, Healy, G. Gatforn, T. Sorbiewski swamped the Mentor Cardinals 52-0. Cum- mins and Farello did the better part of the scoring. Coach Guarnieri gave every grid- der a chance to play and each squad mem- ber contributed his share to climax Bula ' s championship victory. Ashtabula — 20 Harbor — The thirtieth renewal of the annual Turkey Day game was awaited with trepid- ation. Did Harbor have what it takes to over-power the Lake Shore League champs? Invading the lakeside dwellers ' Wenner Field, the powerful Panthers left with a 20-0 victory and the City championship tucked away in their pockets. Guarnieri ' s boys played like they never played before and again avenged the ' 43 defeat. Candela, Dunick, Leo Felix, De Gen- naro. Bill Morrow, and Kelly played their last game on the snow-covered gridiron. Timonere, Cummins, and Bollman ran with the pigskin for the final time as the gun cracked, ending the Thanksgiving Day fra- cas and the 1944 grid season which will long be talked about. Though the history of the football era of 1944 has come to a close, memories of the gridiron can never be forgotten. SQUAD Kelly, Dunick, L. Felix, T. Vocca, F. Candela, Tim- Morrow. Ison, R. Peet, J. Felix, J. Paine, Mills, Ritter, A. rick, B. Klepek, R. Pope, Mruzik, manager; Coach McCormick, Severa, E. Plants, Quaronto, Wood, T. J. Volpone, F. Whalen and M. Pelyhes, managers. seventy-nine ouias olack ana (jol Gace s BASKETBALL SQUAD FIRST ROW: B. Kelly, Talkington, Dunick, Bryner, Cummins. SECOND ROW: Coach Boll, T. Fish, Mills, Ritter, Olix, Chiocchiero, Vorous, monoger. The 1944-45 basketball season found the Ashtabula Panthers runners- up to Willoughby high school in the Lake Shore League. Coach Ball ' s floor- men clinched seven victories while dropping two contests in League compe- tition. Ashtabula ' s season record was ten wins and four defeats. The Eastern and Western divisions of the Lake Shore League were abolished after operating two years. The L. S. League was restored to its original schedule with each team meeting twice during the season. The cage season looked bright for Bula with four veterans of last year ' s varsity, Jack Cummins, Don Dunick, Bill Kelly and Mel Olix returning to the wars on the hardwood. Bill Ritter, junior, who saw plenty of action in his sophomore year, rounded out the first five. Juniors Harry Bryner, Tom Fish and David Mills, and seniors, Andrew Monda and Jerry Talkington supplied A.H.S. with plenty of good varsity power. Coach Ball ' s quintet suffered weather problems at the opening of the season. The first two contests, with Meadville on Tuesday, December 12 and with Erie East on Friday, December 15, were cancelled due to hazardous traveling conditions and bad weather. These two exhibition games and two later in the season, with Erie Strong Vincent and Meadville, reduced the cogers ' heavy schedule to 14 games. Conneaut, Geneva, Mentor, and Painesville suffered two defeats by eighty Oh S easoH in Place Petition Bula. Ashtabula ' s cagemen broke even with Willoughby and Harbor, losing one and winning one, in League competition. After topping the Rangers, 31-23, in their first clash, the Willoughby five came back to out-fight the Black and Gold, 37-31, in their second League game on Friday, Feb. 2. Bula suffered a 28-27 upset at the hands of the Mariners in a thrill-packed game in Harbor ' s box-sized gym on Tuesday, Feb. 20. This defeat killed Bula ' s hopes of gaining a tie with Willoughby for the Lake Shore League crown. Two other losses, one to a rangy, strong Euclid Shore quintet, 37-45, and one to Erie Academy, 25-32, accounted for Ashtabula ' s four losses. As we go to press, Ashtabula has drawn Euclid Shore as their first competitor in the Class A Tournament which will be played at Euclid Shore on Friday, March 2. The varsity totaled 543 points in 15 games while holding their oppon- ents to 408. Seniors Jack Cummins and Don Dunick and junior Mel Olix, who starred on the Panther varsity for the past two years, did the greater part of Bula ' s scoring. The Black and Gold reserves established themselves as one of the best reserve teams ever to come out of A.H.S. by copping 1 4 straight contests with- out a single setback. Coach Ball ' s Panther Pickins for next year ' s promis- ing varsity are Francis Bjerstedt, Frank Boyle, Anthony Chiacchiero, Joe DeChurch, Frank Farello, Ben Klepek, Richard Nelson, Ramon Peet, Joe Quaronta, Robert Severe, and Richard Wood. Managers Milton Robinson (senior), Donald Vorous (junior), and Michael Laurello (sophomore), and trainer, Matt Kangas served the Pan- ther cagers in true form. ASHTABULA Tuesday, Dec. 19 27 Friday, Dec. 29 37 Friday, Jan. 5 31 Tuesday, Jan. 9 53 Friday, Jan. 12 25 Friday, Jan. 19 36 Tuesday, Jan. 23 41 Friday, Jan. 26 40 Tuesday, Jan. 30 31 Friday, Feb. 2 31 Friday, Feb. 9 38 Friday, Feb. 16 47 Tuesday, Feb. 20 27 Friday, Feb. 23 38 Tuesday, Feb. 27 41 OPPONENTS Poinesville 14 Euclid Shore 45 Willoughby 23 Conneout 35 Academy 32 Mentor 18 Harbor 19 Geneva 24 Poinesville 26 Willoughby 27 Academy 24 Mentor 28 Harbor 28 Geneva 24 Conneaut 31 eighty-one 9 GiH e meH Cob X.. Cl. . Glown TRACK LETTERMEN (1943-44) KNEELING: Stredney, W. Ritter, manager; J. Felix, W. Reynolds, Purvis, Hay, Mithers, Toomey, Timonere, James Edixon, Eastman, J. Lemponen, Knerr, D. Mills, C. Chekouras, C. Anderson, M. Pelyhes, man- ager. STANDING: Bryner, Paine, J. Gillette, Olix, Dunick, R. Bollmon, W. Hall, Cutri, Coach Ball, R. Pcvolino, Cummins, W. Kelly, Sitterly, W. Cevera, R. Dunbar, Whitney. TRACK For the third consecutive year, the Black and Gold thin-clads from Ash- tabula High School captured first honors in the annual Lake Shore League track meet. The 1944 League meet was held at Harbor after the east and west qualifying meets were held at Harbor and Mentor, respectively. The Pan- ther tracksters scored 49| 2 points to Mentor ' s 48 and Harbor ' s 46 2. The winner of the meet was decided on the last event, the broad jump, when Jack Cummins won first place and Bill Kelly tied for fifth to give Bula 6V2 points. Others in first place were Joe Mithers in the mile, Kelly in the high jump, and the mile relay team of Mel Olix, Don Dunick, Joe Gillette, and Bob Bollman. Other point winners were Kent Mullin with a 2 in the pole vault; Jim Toomey, the track captain, who ran in second spot behind Mithers in the mile; Joe Timonere with a fifth in the century dash, a third in the 440, and a fourth in the 220; Cummins with a third in the 220 and a fourth in the discus; and Jack Paine with a fifth in the low hurdles. All of these tracksters with the exception of Gillette, Toomey, and Mul- lin will return this year. The first meet of the 1944 season was with Painesville, when the Bula thinclads took 12 firsts to outscore the Raiders 89-29. The cindermen took their next two meets against Conneaut and Geneve by scores of 78-40 and 79I 2-38V2, respectively. The tracksters then lost a heart-breaker to Harbor 60-58. In their (continued on page 85) eighty-two Q. H. . ( o s TUeut Cooeieb ' G ' LETTERMEN One of the most highly admired groups among high school students is composed of those boys who have earned the coveted A in football basket- ball, or track. Most revered of all A winners are those who win their award on the gridiron. Don Dunick leads the list of football award winners by gaining his third. His last also had the black captain ' s star on it. Along side Captain Dunick were six seniors and two juniors who gained their second award: Francis Candela, Jack Cummins, Leo Felix, Bill Kelly, Joe Mock and Joe Timonere, seniors; Mel Olix and Jack Paine, juniors. ' Seniors Bob Bollman, Steve DeGennaro, Jim Edixon, Willard Morrow, Wendell Reynolds, and Tom Vocca along with juniors Al Camplese, Tony Chiacchiero, Frank Fareilo, Joe Felix, and Bill Ritter won their first award. Walter Nelson re- ceived a letter for his work as manager. Boys earning their second award on the hardwood were Cummins Dun- ick, Kelly, Olix, and Ritter. Harry Bryner, Tom Fish, Andrew Monda, ' David Mills, and Jerry Talkington accepted their first. Also earning an A was Milton Robinson, manager. On the cinder squad, the Black and Gold letter-winners returning are Bollman, Cummins, Dunick, Hall, Kelly, Mithers, Olix, Paine, and Timonere. cnc-r n ,., .. SENIOR LETTERMEN SFrnsjnTnw r ■ ilf ' c ,? J ' T ' , ' . ° ° ' Bollmon. James Ed.xon, Morrow. ' ' °RTb,r, ' soa r.cn°ager; looch ' Guarn Sr ' . ' ' ' ' ° ' ' ' = ' ° ' ' = °- ' °- ' ' -™. - CDAMT D v., ..... ,- JUNIOR LETTERMEN BA?K ROW r n l:% ' o ' ° ' ' i Chiacchiero, Fish, Complese, W. Nelson, r„anager; Mills. BACK ROW. Coach Ball, Pome, Bryner, Ritter, J. Felix, Olix, Coach Guarnieri. eighty-three Clmateul bc tste s oiee GIRLS ' VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS First Row: Morris, V. Condela, Holp, Surbella, S. Dye. Second Row: Mrs. Cowie, D. Jones, A. Klepek, M. Camp- bell, Ojolo. GIRLS ' INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL In November, garet Cowie, girls the girls ' intramural captains reported teams and names to Mrs. Mar- physical education ' . , , :al education intsructor. Captains and teams for the year in the Sophomore class were Carolyn Ducro, who headed Our Gang; Olga Lutzevich, Ten Tin Tnnner ' ? ' nnd Delnre ; Pnulinn Thp Virtnrv Finht Vitamins; Betty Moore, Tip Toppers; and Delores Paulino, The Victory Eight. Junior captains were Betty Chontos, who led the B-9 ' s; Faye Louis, Pink Ladies; and Patricia Holp, the Flying Fortress. Senior Pantherites were captained by Mary Robinson. In two volleyball meets at the end of the season, the Flying Fortress played the Pantherites and the Tip Toppers, winning both games and topping all teams for the championship of the year. GIRLS ' INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL Girls who played during the intramural volleyball season also participated in the intramural basketball game in February and March. Teams and captains were elected in each class. Sophomore captains were Eleanor Ferrando, Georgia Graham, Annette Guerra, Velma Helwig, Marilyn Kittinger, Shirley Mason, Lois Mock, Josephine Narducci, Janet Nelson, Dorothy Palm, Antoinette Peet, Jeanne Perry, Gloria Secchiari, Shirley Speer, Dorothy Tobias, and Priscilla Wilkes. Junior captains elected were Mary Bowerman, Virginia Candela, Joanne Dye, Marie Gaggiano, Clara Hathy, Eva May Hogue, Patricia Holp, Corlieta McClusky, Mary Masters, Betty Merritt, Colleen Miller, Nancy Mullen, and Louise Nappi. Joan Higbee, Linda Marr, Mary Robinson, and Esther Schultz were captains of senior teams. Games were played on Mondays and Wednesdays, and although many complained of sore limbs and bruised knees, all the girls played a good season. eighty-four Keen Qnhamu ai (competition BOYS ' INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL In the intramural basketball games the sophomore and junior cagers completed most of their schedule. Bill Cevera ' s quintet led the junior loop, winning four contests without a set-back, as we go to press. In the sophomore division, Damon Gosmer ' s floormen were out in front with three wins and no losses. Captain of the upper classmen were Francis Ccndela, Clement Gentine and Bill Hall. Physical Education Director J. R. McElroy was in charge of the intra- mural loop as in former years. The winner of the junior-senior tilt met the sophomore champs for the A.H.S. Intramural Basketball Championship. Going to press earlier than usual this year, final results of basketball intramurals are not available. NEWSPAPER AND YEARBOOK Continued from page 75 Again this year, the mailing of free Darts to service men all over the world was financed by the sale of football programs at home games. Under the supervision of John Garner, staff members and junior newswriters sold the programs. In cooperation with the Athletic Association, the Dart presented free basketball schedules to senior and junior high school students. This Yearbook which, to the seniors, is the only tangible evidence they have of three years well spent, will be treasured more and more highly as the years pass. Each article and picture recalls incidents that will eventu- ally evoke from every member of the class those immortal words, Those were the good old days. TRACK Continued from Page 82 next encounter, the Black and Gold scored fifth at the Rocky River relays with 17 points. At the annual class A district meet held in Cleveland, the boys netted 19 points to take fourth place. Leading scorers for the season were Cummins-78, a new scoring record; Timonere-62; Kelly-43; and Mithers-35. Coach Ball hopes to enter his team this year in the Rocky River, West Tech, and Mentor Relays besides the usual Dual, League, and District meets. Ashtabula high ' s track outlook is brightened by the return of many of last season ' s performers. The League meet, unless changed, has been scheduled for Mentor. Ashtabula will be favored to win their fourth consecutive track crown with Mentor and Harbor as leading contenders. eighty-five WE, THE SENIOR CLASS, AS CITIZENS IN A DEMOCRACY (continued from page fifteen) ester Senate with Don Dunick succeeding him as presiding officer during the second semester. It is with pleasure that we are sending to Washington the markers with the name and address of your school on them to be placed on the two field ambulances spon- sored by your school. This plaudit was received by Joe Serieno, chairman of the Sixth War Loan drive at Ashtabula High School, on behalf of the students who pur- chased $4,484 worth of Bonds to bring V-Doy a notch closer. Bula ' s bi-weekly publication, the Dart, was captained by co-editor ' s, Mary Robin- son and Eleanor Talja. They also headea the Yearbook staff. Murder, suspense, and comedy featured the popular Broadway and Hollywood hit, Arsenic and Old Lace. The class play was presented to capacity audiences on Monday and Wednesday, January 29 and 31. Seniors were well represented in the Gay Nineties Revue which took place earlier in the school year. Practicing leadership for the post-war duties of youth, seniors reigning as club presidents received experience — a step- ping stone to perfection. These leaders in- cluded Delta Johnson (Distributive Ed- — ■ first semester); Raymond Mack (Latin Club); Marie Martin (Distributive Ed — second semester); Norma Meister (Thes- pian); Andrew Monda (a Cappella Choir); (oloria Morrell (G.A.C.); Gordon Nazor, (Senior Hi-Y); Harold Purvis (Spanish); Mary Robinson (Senior Girl Reserves); Mil- ton Robinson (Kronikon); Bernard Rosko- vics (Junior Red Cross); Eleanor Talja (Com- mercial); Robert Williams (Science); and George Weldy (Marching Band). Spring, flowers, the Proms, and laziness all came too soon. Graduation day ap- proached with surprising swiftness. The glad but sod day, May 29, finally became history. A diploma placed in our hand auto- matically said that a happy chapter in our youth was ended. We were to go forth to finish the biggest job ever faced by young America. Whether your future be as a doctor, a scholar, a musician, or an emperor, your days at Bula will live. The lyrics of Bula ' s hymn thus conclude on adventure un- equaled; Lift the chorus — speed it onward, Raise it to the sky. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Ashtabula High. —FRANCIS VARCKETTE. eighty-six §iaU Oxpies es Clbb eciation In the publication of the DART Yearbook just as in geometry, the sum of the whole is greater than any of its parts. This 1945 Yearbook was made possible only through the whole-hearted cooperation of students, teachers, and other interested individuals. The staff is indebted to Francis Bjerstedt and Gene Taggart for their fine art work used throughout the Yearbook. Special thanks is extended to members of the senior typing class, under the direction of Miss Helen Coulter, for their aid in typing all Yearbook copy. They included Harriet Ellerin, Solly Hall, Gloria Morrell, Doris Rice, Bernard Roskovics, and Eleanor Talja. The printing of this book was accomplished through the efforts of H. B. Hurst of the Painesville Publishing company. By their advertising, the Ashtabula Merchants proved invaluable to the financial success of the Yearbook. With the aid of the art and science departments, the art and photo- graphic work was effected. Miss Eleanor Heintz and A. E. Wisner assisted in this work. Appreciation is due Miss Doris Smith for her supervision of the DART finances this year. The staff express their thanks to the Pontiac Engraving company and the Mueller Art Cover and Binding company for their assistance. Miss Marie Kahne, DART adviser, and Miss Jean Stout, assistant ad- viser, worked continually with staff members to make this 1945 Yearbook a memorable one. Evidences of democracy at work were apparent in the completion of the Yearbook as many individuals cooperated to make the book a success. A CAPPELLA CHOIR (continued from page seventy-three) were Dorothy Goodell, Kay Hervey, Maxine Kujala, Antoinette Morrell, Rose Ann Napoli ,and Norma Petronio. Robert Baxter, Raymond Bliss, Ned Bren- nan, Vincent DePascale, James Maurice, David Mills, Andrew Monda, Sam Orlando, Carmen Penna, Robert Severa, Ronald Vorckette, and Raymond Weaver were included in the triple quartet. Andrew Monda was selected president, with Amelia Capitena assisting as vice-president; Sam Orlando, secretary; Vincent Pavolino, treasurer; An- drew Monda, student director; and William Bowdler, student manager. A new system of having section leaders was tried for the first time in the City schools. Amelia Capitena, first soprano; Eleanor Seigman, second so- prano; Violet Pugliese, first alto; Nancy Mullen, second alto; Carmen Penna, first tenor; Ronald Vorckette, second tenor; Sam Orlando, first bass; and Andrew Monda, second bass, were the leaders. Seniors in the choir were William Bowdler, Amelia Capitena, Cormelina DeAnna, Robert Froelich, Wendell Guernsey, Andrew Monda, Sam Nappi, Patricia Palmer, Vincent Pavolino, Genevieve Penna, Patsy Renzetty, Dorothy Slaybaugh , Ralph Varkette, and Marion Volpone. Second semester seniors enrolled in the choir were Jack Cummins, Joe Timonere, and Tom Vocca. eighty-seven —. THE DOOR TO FAME AND FORTUNE IS ALWAYS OPEN It really isn ' t difficult to get on the road to success. The many facilities of this bank are at your disposal every business day. By making full use of them — savings accounts, commercial accounts, personal loans, checking accounts, real estate loons, repair and property improvement loans, invest- ment service and war bond safekeeping — you will be helping yourself to fame and fortune. Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corpn. THE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK TRUST CO. Ashtabula, Ohio CEDAR ' S GROCERIES MEATS Successors to KERGER CEDAR Two Phones 2731 4430 Main Ave. Delivery Service We Hope Our FLOWER SERVICE Has Been Satisfactory To You All Our Best of Wishes are Yours TONG WEEKS CO. 235 Center Street CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Class of 1945 CORLIEU STUDIO Cook ' s Arcade Phone 2020 Thank you for your patronage. eighty-eight .,._,._._™_.+ BUILDING SUPPLIES DUSTLESS TREATED COAL TRUCK-MIXED CONCRETE M. C. ROBINSON COMPANY Phone 2781 ROLLER ' S SHOE STORE Shoes of the Better Grades Fitted with X-Ray Service 4427 Main Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1945 MAE BRESSON BEAUTY SHOP Air Conditioned Phone 1785 Kunkle Arcade Ashtabula, Ohio HOTEL ASHTABULA Excellent Food Reasonable Prices ASHTABULA, OHIO ENJOY OUR FOOD PRODUCTS IN YOUR SCHOOL CAFETERIA Always At Your Service PURITY BAKING COMPANY Ashtabula, Ohio THE CREAMER DRY CLEANING COMPANY DRY CLEANING AND PRESSING Rugs and Carpets Cleaned and Renovated Phone 1846 Plant 4215 Main Ave. Congratulations to the Class of 1945 C. L. CARLE Wholesale Candy Ashtabula, Ohio eighty-nine ■■ AT Globe Clothiers 4616 Main Avenue, Ashtabula Ashtabula ' s Foremost Clothiers STYLES CHANGE BUT QUALITY NEVER WHATEVER THE FUTURE HOLDS IN STORE FOR MEN ' S FASHIONS— Hart, Schaffner Marx Arrow Swank Michael Stern Interwoven Fownes Jarman Cheney Hickok Mai lory Wembley Manhattan Stetson Botany —SUPPLY ALL NEEDS Through This Door Walk The Best-Dressed Men of Ashtabula ..._„_„._„._,„_.._,._,._,„,_.._.,_„„_. — ,, — , , — , „_.„ . — , — „_, — ,._„,_. ,_„._,,+ ninety HARDWARE -- IF IT ' S TO BE HAD DINNERWARE — GLASSWARE GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS WALL PAPER — PAINTS MITCHELL HARDWARE CO. Compliments of LEOPOLD ' S SHOE STORE Always First ASHTABULA MARKET HOUSE CHIARAMONTE BROTHERS Produce Specialists for over a quarter of a Century BEST WISHES To the Class of 1945 HOFFMAN ' S PHARMACY West Ave. at Prospect Rood Phone 2612W CONGRATULATIONS You graduates will buy Insurance . . You can buy the best from METROPOLITAN LIFE AGENTS Compliments of CLAMPITT ' S RESTAURANT 238 Center Street, Ashtabula, Ohio Congratulations to the Class of 1945 ninety-one _,„ ,„_, , — , , „._.„_.„ — BEST WISHES to the Class of 1945 STANDARD DARK ROOMS 4506 Main Avenue „_,„_, _„,_., — „._„ — «_,,„_,,,,_.,,_,,,,_.„_,,„_,,,,_,,,,_,,,._,,,, ,,,,_,,„_„„_„„_„,_„„_„,_„„_„„_„„_„„_„._„._„„_„„_,.,_„_.4. Compliments of SANBORN MOTOR EQUIPMENT + . , — „, — „_„ . — ._„, — I ,_„„_,„,_, .4. FORM THE HABIT OF SYSTEMATIC SAVINGS NOW $1.00 or more starts an account in THE PEOPLE ' S BUILDING LOAN COMPANY Always At Your Service Deposits Insured up to $5,000 Member of The Federal Home Loan Bank ninety-two BEST WISHES to the Class of ' 45 POST BROS. LUMBER CO. 526 West 48th St. Phone 1819 Ashtabula, Ohio WAGNER AWNINGS VENETIAN BLINDS ASHTABULA PAPER TWINE CO. 516 West 48th Street Ashtabula Compliments of THE FASHION 4643 Main Avenue Ashtabula Congratulations to the Class of 1945 MAIN AVENUE MARKET 4741 Main Avenue OUR CONGRATULATIONS to the Graduating Class of Nineteen Forty-Five THE RASER TANNING COMPANY GOOD LUCK May Your Future Be Successful and Happy JOSEPH ' S SHOE STORE 4510 Main Avenue Ashtabula Ohio CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1945 LANGER JEWELERS 4540 Main Avenue Phone 1357 | ninety-three Congratulations to the Class of 1945 BARNUM ' S JEWELERS Cook ' s Arcade Ashtabula YOUNG MEN ' S SMARTEST STYLES Are Always Found at COOPER ' S The Man ' s Store 4533 Main Avenue I Virgil O. Wood Lloyd R. Heath I I CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 1945 THE PENNY FURNITURE CO. BEST WISHES to the Class of 1945 SANBORN ' S GROCERY 4723 Main Avenue CONGRATULATIONS Let us help you select your GRADUATION FROCK JEAN FROCKS, INC. 4537 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio YOUR FAMOUS BRAND FOOTWEAR Florsheim Shoes for Men Gold Cross for Women Peters Weather-Bird Shoes for Boys and Girls FRANKLIN ' S QUALITY BOOT SHOP 4516 Main Avenue X-Ray Fitting LIVINGSTON SUPPLY CO. Plumbing Heating and Repairing Dependable Service 221 West 48th St. ,_. „ 1 Phone 1063 I I CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1945 CARL GUDMUNDSON Life Insurance ninety-four NICK ' S Palace Sugar Bowl MEET THE GANG AT NICK ' S COKES SUNDAES SANDWICHES ninety-five BEST WISHES To the Class of 1945 THE ISALY DAIRY 4648 Main Ave. Headquarters for ice cream and dairy products Best Wishes to the Class of ' 45 DUCRO FURNITURE CO. ASHTABULA BOWLING CENTER THE BEST IN BOWLING 340 West 44th Street Phone 2053 CONGRATULATIONS from JOHN CREAMER INSURANCE AND BONDS 1 , 1,„ Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1945 ELITE HAT SHOP 213-215 Center Street Ashtabula, Ohio DANCE RECORDS For Your Latest DECCA, OKEH and COLUMBIA RECORDS Come To The GEORGE G. SIMON MUSIC STORE Cook ' s Arcade +._„„_„„_„„_„„_„„_„_„„ Telephone 3544-X Ashtabula, Ohio ninety-six I OUR BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1945 Dr. Wm. H. Bowdler Dr. G. S. Briggs Dr. S. W. Brown Dr. S. H. Burroughs Dr. Perry B. Clark Dr. P. J. Collander Dr. Noble F. Crandall Word C. Cross Dr. Bernice Fleek Drs. H. O. R. J, Frederick W. J Goggin Dr. E. P. Green Nelson Hague Howard Nozor Dr A. J. Pardee Dr. Carl G. Pearson Clyde Shaylor Charles Starkey Robert G. Stayman, O. D. C. V. Martin T. E. Warren Louis Vettel LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP DAN WILLIAMS My Dear Friends: At your service From 8 a. m. To 6 p. m. KUNKLE ARCADE Phone 1560-R JAMES McMORRIS MILK AND ICECREAM 4217 Main Avenue 1619 West Fifth Street Phone 5123 CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS to the of 1945 GRADUATING CLASS TURK OF 1945 THE TAILOR T. PRISCO VIER H. SNIDER 4612 Main Avenue Over Western Union General Insurance ninety-seven Congratulations to the BEST WISHES To The Class of Class of 1945 1945 COZADD ' S HOME DINOR Quality Products Helpful Service Paints and Wall Paper SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 4505 Main Avenue Phone 2124 I I Best Wishes to the Class of ' 45 NYSTROM DRY CLEANERS OUR BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1945 E. R. CEDERQUIST JEWELER 4646 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio THE GRADUATING CLASS of ASHTABULA HIGH SCHOOL Expresses Its Sincere Thanks To The Supporters Of The 1945 Dart ♦ ninety-eight HERFF-JONES COMPANY Designers and Manufacturers of SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JEWELRY GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS MEDALS, CUPS, TROPHIES Indianapolis, Indiana JEWELERS TO ASHTABULA HIGH SCHOOL Compliments Of BELL ' S CLOTHES STYLES FOR MEN and YOUNG MEN The Upstairs Store Ashtabula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1945 THE M. K. BOOT SHOP Ashtabula ' s Family Shoe Store 4618 Main Avenue Compliments of BROUGHTON BEVERAGE CO. Bottlers of PEPSI-COLA SUMMER SCHOOL Enroll Now For SECRETARIAL TRAINING ASHTABULA BUSINESS COLLEGE 4642 Main Ave. Phone 2543 ninety-nine I ' T CONGRATULATIONS to the Senior Class of 1945 We Thank You for Your Patronage PAYN PHOTO STUDIO 4930 Main Avenue Phone 2691-R Ashtabula ' s Modern Ground-Floor Studio Y CANTEEN Good eatin ' and lots o ' fun all add up to an evening spent at the Y Canteen. I ' ll see you at the canteen has become a familiar phrase about Bula ' s popular meeting place. Located in the basement of the Y. M. C. A., the grand opening for the 1944- ' 45 school year was held after the first footbal l game, September 15. Open every Friday and Saturday night thereafter, membership was offered to all high school pupils. One room of the Canteen is used mainly for dancing. Records provide both sweet ' n slow and hot ' n fast tunes. The piano and the snack bar which offers Coke, Pepsi, milk, potato chips, hamburgers, hot dogs, and on Friday, fish sandwiches, are also located in this room. In the other room, Canteeners may enjoy a variety of games such as checkers, indoor football, chess, and darts. A cozy atmosphere is provided by the ever-blazing fire in the fireplace, and the tables and chairs, illumin- ated by pin-up lamps. Special programs were planned throughout the year, members served as chaperones. Parents of SSS) Congratulations to the V 4601 MMHmii Home of Clothcraft Clothes Van Heusen Shirts Brentwood Sportswear Adam Hats Class of 1945 A FRIEND _„ — , one hundred SMART DRESS SHOPPE Mrs. C. H. Strauss PURSES DRESSES SPORT WEAR Ladies and Juniors 4534 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, O. Phone 1688-X Congratulations to the Class of 1945 FLOWER COAL CO. COAL and BUILDERS ' SUPPLIES Phone Main 1927 Office and Yard 858 West 52nd St. ComDiiments of THE TELLING - BELLE VERNON CO. BELLE VERNON SEALTEST MILK FROJOY SEALTEST ICE CREAM THE ASHTABULA COUNTY BUILDING SAVINGS CO. Low Cost Loans for Any Purpose On Real Estate Security BUY, BUILD, MODERNIZE , REFINANCE CONSOLIDATE BILLS WITH CONVENIENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS 4617 Main Avenue Telephone 1516 Ashtabula, Ohio one hundred one WEST SIDE HARDWARE E. W. Bowersox MONAD LONG LIFE FRESH PAINTS Phone 3641 1 129 Prospect Road „„_„„ — , — , — . „ — .. — , , — ,_„ — „_,„_,„_,„,_. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE on the basis of 32 years of successful drug business in Ashtabula WENTLING ' S PHARMACY 4632 Main Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 THE ASHTABULA HIDE LEATHER CO. Ashtabula, Ohio BE SMOOTH FOR BIG MOMENTS You are having the Big Moments of your life now at your proms, gradu- ation, and dates with that special fellow on furlough. They will con- tinue through your next few years at college, nurses ' training, or work. Carlisle ' s will keep you smooth for all occasions with up to the minute styles in date drape and sports or busi- ness wear at prices to fit your budget. Ca lldJei M, - one hundred two  , . „, . . , + FOR THE BEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY consult R. S. BLAKESLEE Ashtabula, Ohio Compliments H. H. BOYCE Quality Groceries and Meats 1 130 Prospect Road CONGRATULATIONS To The Class Of 1945 FIVE POINTS DINER Congratulations To The Class of 1945 REED ' S DRY CLEANERS 418 West Thirty-second St. Phone 2238 Ashtabula, Ohio For An Appointment for YOUR GRADUATION HAIRCUT Phone 3171-W HOLLY ' S BARBER SHOP 144 West 45th Street 1 CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1945 + — , „ , , „_„—,. + one hundred three THE DODGE LUMBER COMPANY LUMBER AND MILLWORK We Appreciate Your Business West Forty-Eighth Street at Foster Avenue, Ashtabula Phone 1718 MOSES FOOD STORE GROCERIES — MEATS — FRUITS — VEGETABLES Corner State Avenue and East 42nd Street Phone 2150 one hundred four M m, m .III V «H lui iin RELIABLE INSURANCE NED WILLIAMS Fred A. Williams Son Kunkle Arcade, Main Avenue BEST WISHES To The Graduating Class of 1945 BIG 4 CLEANERS Center Street Say It with Flowers and LET US SAY IT FOR YOU SILVIEUS FLORAL CO. 4607 Main Ave., Opposite Spring Store Phone 1287 Greenhouse, North Ridge East Phone 1279 Ashtabula, Ohio MABELLE SHOPPE Corsets — Lingerie Hosiery Gloves — Bogs MABEL L. REED Graduate Corsetiers 4524 Main Ave. Ashtabula, 0. Congratulations to the Class of 1945 PEOPLE ' S ARMY STORE Sport Clothes, Shoes, Sweaters 4637 Main Avenue BEST WISHES TO the Class of 1945 ASHTABULA DINOR BEST WISHES to the Class of Nineteen forty-five Service and Workmanship are the badge of merit and the foundation of success. MORRISON MOTORS one hundred five •.II Mil (iii- iiii MM nil nil ill —nil nil Mil nil iin mi mi iin nn nn iiii. -ini iiii iin iin iii iiii iiii nil nil iin nil nil iin nil— — iiii nn— ntS OFFICERS A. L. GREGORY President J. H. SHAW Vice President J. R. WYMAN Cashier THE COMMERCIAL BANK Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ASHTABULA, OHIO DIRECTORS A L. Gregory J. H. Shaw E. J. Mahony D. W. Mitchell R. B. Rowley C. W. Miner L .L. Bossett CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 Milton Alfred Burt ' s Confectionery Pauline Varsetti, Proprietor Conklin-Moore Barber Shop J. P. Dodge Son Duck Pin Bowling Alley R. A. Elder C. R. Kadon Krohngold ' s Jewelry and Leather Goods Store Francis M. McGrath Phil-Eileen Beauty Shop C. A. Rowley Castle M. Smith R. L. Stout Vale ' s Beauty Shop Ed Vettel J. D. Bonnar Alfred Kahne Glenn Leggett Morrison ' s Radio Supply K. H. Porks Prospect Medicine Shop H. B. Wallender Walter Walrath Weichert ' s Bakery Chas. J. Young Zaback Funeral Home OUR CUSTODIANS For keeping A. H. S. in tip-top shape, we salute H, E. Wahl and Mr. Peter Tulino, custodians, and Mrs. Harriett Pociecha, matron. Characterized by friendliness and co-operation, their efforts are duly recognized as essential to the functioning of the high school. Mr. Wahl, who enjoys both church work and gardening, is in his ninth year as chief custodian. This marks Mr. Tulino ' s third year of work at A. H. S. Better known as Pete, he has had 12 years previous experience in the elementary buildings. Mrs. Pociecha, whose chief diversions are housekeeping and farming, has served Bula for five years. one hundred six To entertain your thirst •• • pause 1S 5 ' YOU TASTE ITS QUALITY When you lift an ice-cold bottle of Coca-Cola to your lips you can taste its quality and feel its refreshment. Thirst asks nothing more. So when you pause throughout the day, make it the pause that refreshes with ice-cold Coca-Cola. BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE PAINESVILLE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. 4626 Valleyview Boulevard Phone 1282W THE MTIOML BAM OF ASHTABULA MAIN AVENUE AT WEST 46th STREET Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation A GOOD BANK IN A GOOD TOWN Serving Ashtabula and Vicinity Since 1 872 OFFICERS HOSEA HILL, President A. T. ULLMAN, Vice President ROBT. E. GRAHAM, Cashier H. B. SHEPPARD P. K. SMITH, Ass ' t Cashier A. J. CLEMENT, Ass ' t Cashier HELEN L. CROSS, Ass ' t Cashier On Leave in the Armed Service DIRECTORS HOSEA HILL A. T. ULLMAN FORD C. CARLISLE W. H. FLOWER BURRITT S. HUBBARD J. M. ZABACK %is Was a. H. . Past year flew swiftly by . . . gone but not forgotten . , . only pleasant memories left . . . First week, mainly distribution of books, changing of schedules and making new acquaintances . , . old time upper classmen, plus new sophs make for A-1 school life at A. H. S. . . . lofty seniors ' customary look of superiority as they gaze at stumbling sophs only pretense ,and quickly discarded. Canteen kids joyfully jiving, and care- lessly consuming quantities of coke and milk, hamburgs and hot dogs after games . , . first Harbor-Bula game brings forth the great school spirit . . . peppy assemblies, parade of original floats, and traditional crowning . . . Coach Guarnieri being carried off the gridiron on the shoulders of trium- phant Pantherites after dashing to pieces the Mariner ' s record of nine consecutive football wins . . . hail the conquering grid- ders! . . . Bulans determinedly voicing their political views on Donkey-Elephant tug of war . . . political life at A. H. S. gaining im- portanse . . . close elections determining class officers after vigorous (?) campaigns . . Memoirs of gay ninety era brought to life momentarily by Revue . . . rugged males cast as frail fems for bathing beauty and Flora Dora acts . . . show rates salute . . . Haunting aroma of food reaching fam- ished studes ' nostrils every third, fourth, and fifth periods, ummm , . . Going over the top in Senate War Bond and Stamp goal . . . remembering the what ' ll-happen-next assembly, featuring an auction . . . Allen Hearn, clad in ear muffs, winning cracker-eating contest . . . prize, a box of crackers . . . Thoughts of servicemen, former alumni, ever present in our minds . . . looking toward a brighter tomorrow . . . G. I. Joes on fur- loughs frequenting Bula ' s corridors . . . Dart receiving fan mail from all corners of the globe . . . Yea, cold winds blow . . . Severe snow storm giving jubilant book totin ' indi- viduals an unexpected day and a half va- cation . . . Spring ' n Proms, ' n last gay whirl are grand finale to 1944- ' 45 school year . . . Commencement brings to seniors a reluc- tance to leave Bula, but great plans for the future . . . 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