Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1955 volume:

I Lemo THE DART 1955 ASHTABULA HIGH SCHOOL ASHTABULA. OHIO Co-Editors Beverly Bortko Moxine Levin Business Manager Delores Ray Photographic Editor Michael Mertz Advertising Manager Bette White Dedication Whether directing the choir during one of Fred Woring's new arrangements, or leading a school assembly, her pa tience and quick wit soon endear her to the audience. Miss Alfield Johnson Known widely in music circles throughout the city and area, she has built the AHS a Cappello choir to an outstanding choral group. Besides obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education ot Ohio university, she furthered her knowledge and interest in music by attending special sessions of the Fred Waring and Christiansen Choral Schools. Lemo and the Senior Class proudly hail the 1955 Yearbook, as we unite to sing Chord -ially yours, to Miss Alfield Johnson, Director of Vocal Music ot Ashtabula High School. With hoppy thoughts of Ashtabula high school, we are proud to be Bulans. Realizing the importance of school spirit, and understanding the loyalty that you, the sudents, possesss for your Alma Mater, the 1955 Yearbook is designed to record your activities and accomplishments this year through our mascot, Lemo. He represents this spirit, and reminds us of his influence in every doy life. We, of the DART Staff, hope that the 1955 Yearbook will help everyone recall this memorable year and that future classes will continue to support our Alma Mater. 7able el Contents FACULTY ADMINISTRATION SECTION Board of Education 8 Administration and Secretaries 9-10 Faculty 11 Library ........................ 13 SENIOR SECTION History .........................16 Pictures and Sayings 17 In Memoriom 31 Honor Roll 32 Homeroom Officers 33 Play 34 JUNIOR SECTION History ........................ 36 Homeroom and Officers' Pictures 37 Play ...................... 40 SOPHOMORE SECTION History ........................ 42 Homeroom and Officers' Pictures 43 Courses 47 SPORTS SECTION Football 50 Basketball .................... 52 Baseball ........................55 T rack ..........................56 Lettermen 57 Girls' Sports .................. 58 Bowling ................ ... 59 Cheerleaders and Manogers 60 ACTIVITIES CLUB SECTION Dart ........................... 64 Band 66 Choir ...........................68 Clubs .......................... 70 Notional Honor and Quill Scroll 84 Assemblies ..................... 86 Dances 87 Cafeteria. Custodians, Appreciation 88 ADVERTISEMENTS INDEX .............................. 135 First Row: J. B. Kohut advises future draftsmen; Machinist takes a close look. Second Row: Electricians distribute supplies; Adults go bock to school. Third Row: Home Ec girls learn culinary arts; Auto Mechanics tear opart an engine. Fourth Row: Future salesmen learn tricks of the trade; Vocational - Commercialeses aid March of Dimes. six Roalb ol Education Administering to the Ashtabula City School system, which boasted a total enrollment of 3,677 students, was the board of education. K. H. Parks, president, and L. G. Swedenborg, vice-president, succeeded W. F. Mullen and K. H. Parks, respectively. Other members of the board were W. D. Guerriero, W. F. Mullen, and M H Young A. W Lewis served as clerk-business manager. Of great interest to future students was the announcement that a new gym would be constructed on the site cleared by the vocancy of the Division building. Contracts for a six-room addition at Bunker Hill, Chestnut, and State schools were awarded to begin fulfilling the new 8-4 plan adopted by the board last Spring. Seventh graders stayed at these schools this year A salary adjustment of $125 was made to full-time teachers in their Dec. 20 checks. The board nodded its opproval for the band to play in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D. C. Mr. Angelo Candela was appointed to fill the vacancy creoted by the death of A. E. Gregg, State school principal, in September. Lemo doffs his hat to the work accomplished by the 1954-55 board of education. BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to right: W. D. Guerriero, M. H. Young, A. W. Lewis, W. F. Mullen, K. H. Porks, L A. Swedenborg, E I. Gephort. eight Superintendent E. I. Gephort Assistant Principal A. E. WiQht, Principal M, E. Rowley Qdminisfaation Left to right: A. W. Lewis, S. L. Wolfe, Mrs. Helen Kellogg, Principol M. E. Rowley, Superintendent E. I. Gephort, Mrs. Dorothy Freshley, C. A. Meis-ter, Assistont Principol A E. Wight, Dr. Joseph Miller. Completing his fifth ycor os co ordinotor of the Ashtobulo School System ond heeding the odministrotion of the City schools wos E. I. Gephort. Vocotionol Supervisor C. A. Mcistcr directed the odult educotion closscs. A. E. Lewis, clcrk-busincss-monoger of the boord, hondled the momtenonce ond repair of City school buildings ond grounds. Advising students ond teachers wos school psychologist Dr. Joseph Miller, who olso supervised aptitude ond personality tests for seniors to guide them in plonning their coreers. Mrs. Dorothy Freshley, Director of Child Guidance ond Accounting, contacted the home on such matters os absence, work permits, ond family problems. Supervising methods ond texts for elementary teoching wos Stonley L. Wolf . As City school nurse, Mrs. Helen Kellogg tested vision, heoring, ond teeth. She dealt with accidents, emergencies, ond in conjunction with the local health association scheduled TB patch tests ond X-rays. Mrs. Julio Noppi ossisted Mrs. Kellogg during the veor. Helping to moke the work of the administration effective wos Mrs. Gladys Little, secretary to Mr. Gephort ond Miss Edno Johnsen, secretary to Mr. Lewis. Chorlottc Annick, AHS senior, assisted Mrs. Little in the sccrctoriol work. Counseling the high school students wos accomplished by Principal M E. Rowley from his second floor office. He orronged schedules and classes bringing about o close relationship between the students ond school. A. E. Wight, assistont principol, oided the administrative work. Mrs. Belle Stewort, secretary to Mr. Rowley, ond Beverly Gill, AHS senior, effectively hondled the clerical duties of the office. Top to Bottom: Miss Edno Johnsen Mrs. Gladys Little Mrs. Belle Stewort ROBERT A BALL 8askctboll, Trock Coach Civics, Bus Low. English ROBERT BIE8ER Football Coach Physicol Ed. C. J. BOLENOER HELEN CASADY ISA8EL DAY Auto Mechanics Shorfhond Vocational Home Ec Typing, Bus Moth. D. E EUVERARD FRANK FARELLO S. J. FlORENZO MARY FREDERICKS GEORGE GUARNlCRI Audio Visuol Director Asst. Bosketboll Cooch Vocational Machine Shop Health, Physical Ed. Baseball Coach Senior Science, Biology History History, Geography WARD W. HAMM Director of Instrumental Music LUCILLE HEMPSTEAD History DAVID C. HIGBEE Fine Arts MARGARET HOWARD English R. T. JAMISON Vocational Electricity eleven ALFIELO JOHNSON Director of Vocol Music ARLENE JOHNSON Lotm MARIE A KAHNE OLIVER KAURA KATHLEEN KELLY DART Adviser Asst. Director Instrumental Plane Geometry Journalism. History Music DONALD P KNOTT JOHN B KOHUT GENEVIEVE McELROY JEAN PHILLIPS HAZEL ROGERS Dramotics, English, Industrial Arts Spanish English Economics, Sociology History English MARY C. STAYMAN E. F. STEDMAN ANN WAGG DORIS WETMORE VELMA WATSON Fnohsh. French Co-ordinator Shorthand. Typing Vocational Commercial English Dstributive Education Business Moth. Co-ordmotor ARTHUR WIGHT ALBERT WISNER EDITH WITT Asst. Pnncipol. Adv. Moth. Chemistry. Physics School Treasurer Related Electrictiy Bookkeeping. Moth. History twelve Lemo Ashtobulo, our fomished bookworm, ote his wcy through 55,808 odult ond 85.477 children's books, o totol of 141,285. Not sotisficd with books, he devoured 8,351 periodicals. Students numbering 30,836 studied in the reference room. Permits were gronted to 19.444 pupils to use reserve shelves. All sophomores were given librory instruction in the Foil os on introduction to the use of the librory in their school work. Seven thousand eight hundred ond eighty-one books were added, making o totol of 101,517 volumes. Seventy-nine reference books were added to the shelves in 1954. A few were Chujoy— Donee Encyclopedia, Radford— Encyclopedia of Superstitutions, Power— Medievol People, Porker— A Textbook of Zoology, Daniels— Censorship of Books, Forrester— Occupotionol Literoture, U. S. Census— Census of Population of Ohio, McKoy's Modern Itolion-English, English-ltolion dictionary and Blum — Pictorial History of Silent Screen. Several years ago. Miss Mono Conklin left o sum of money to establish o librory for children. Since the public library was in operotion, it wos decided to invest the money ond use the interest to purchase books for young people. The name Conklin wos given the room used for books for young people on oil subiects Frequent chonges of display coses, provided for this purpose, create on interest in hobby collecting. The Memoriol Gift book collection is mode possible through gifts of individuals ond organizations. Five hundred ond seventy-one records ore in the Main Library collection. Future librory plons include the purchose of o Bookmobile. An efficient staff is hcoded by Miss Ethel J. MocDowell, head libronon. Mrs. L. D. Artman is reference room librorion; Mrs. Marion Covert, extension librarian; Miss Laurice Taylor and Mrs. Mary Lou Kennedy, desk assistants; Miss Lenore Randall, cotologer ond bookkeeper; Mrs. Isobelle DeMoio, extension assistant ond cataloger; Mrs. Ruth Lockhort, extension assistant; Mrs. Margaret Cowie. West Branch librarian; Mrs. Eva Mongenel, book mender; Miss Ann Mondo, Columbus Branch librarian; Mrs. Gladys Wilson, hospital librorion; ond J. P. Monville, custodion. Returning books to shelves were pages Linda Headley ond Bette White, AHS students; ond Ann Sullivon, St. John's high school student. Jonet Meohl of AHS does the art work. Members of the Librory Board of Trustees ore J. D. Bonnor, president, E I. Gephort, vice-president; F. J. Kneubel, clerk-treasurer; Mrs. C. A. Bailey, secretory; and Mr. Al Newkirk, Mr. John Colin, ond Mr. Kenneth Weir. thirteen %e Class 955 Left to Right: President Gil Mortcllo; Vice-president June Mills; Secretory Beverly Bortko; Treosurer Shirley Rhinchort. £eniol Glass Histoi j By Williom Manchester Dear Lemo: To add another exhilerating chapter to the continuous story of Ashtabula High School, we, the Senior Class of 1955, wish to present you with the record of our final achievements. You've seen our one big happy family of 208 in our staunch determination to offer Bula maximum support. A Midsummer Night's Dream, the first Shakespeorean drama presented by ony high school in this area, was given as our Senior Class ploy. We know. Lemo, you'll never forget the campaign rally before elections. R. A Boll's election board composed of Ronald Allen, Bert Carlisle, John Holliday, Ann Minwegen, and clerk Kay Whalen deserve praise for their participation in school government. Applying the principles of democracy, we elected Gilbert Martello, president; June Mills, vice-president; Beverly Bartko, secretary; and Shirley Rhinehart, treasurer. Cosie Patrick headed the Senate with Bradley Carleton, Lillian Sposito, ond Gilbert Martello, as vice-president, secretary, and treosurer respectively. Other homeroom presidents, Gerald DeGennaro. Gary Johnson, and Jack Zo- back were our representatives in the Senate. The Big Seven homerooms chose as their veeps Beverly Bartko, Beverly Eighmy, Ray Kovacs, John Martello, Jerry Richards, Don Streichcr, ond James Wel-ton. Performing clerical tasks each morning were secretaries Eleanor Brown, Marilyn Greene, Barbara Luce, JoAnn Martino, Shirley Rhinehart, Pot Stanberry, and Kay Whalen. Influential sales talks were given by treasurers Catharine Browckay, Carol Hampton, Moxine Levin, Terry Moisio, Louise Penna, Doug Stoneman, and Joe Zoblisein. Leading the Class with 4.00 or perfect A averages were Lois Mills and Kay Whalen, who will make valedictory speeches at Commencement. Also upholding Bula's scholastic reputation were John Halliday and Peter Bab-cox who placed fourth and seventh, respectively, in the County in the Ohio State scholorshsip test. Seniors receiving honorable mention in the County were Bert Carlisle, Ronald Allen, Judy Loose, Steve Helmeci, Dovid Louis, Beth Tiffner, Kay (Continued on page 31) NAME NICKNAME PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN MARY KATHERINE ADAMS Merc gossiping talking JANET MAE ALDERMAN Jon homework copying music SHIRLEY JEAN ALLEMAN Shirl tardy people writing letters RONALD GORDON ALLEN Ronnie teachers chewing his pencil PATRICIA ANN ALLSHOUSE Pot school daydreaming HOWARD LOUIS AMSDEN How work studying English literature NANCY ELIZABETH ANDERSON None grouchy people rolling her big blue eyes CHARLOTTE VIRGINIA ANNICK Chor snooty people typing in the office JOAN CAROL ARCHIBALD Archie cold clossrooms driving o Chevy convertible MARTHA JOAN BIENKO Jo people who waste time singing JACK VERN ARMSTRONG Ace wise guys wotching the clock PETER C. BABCOX Pobsley people who block the stairs daydreaming RICHARD D. BALLO Dick exoms sitting BEVERLY CAROL BARTKO Bov grouches working on the Yearbook DWIGHT THOMAS BEATTY De Wittless too much homework riding with Mike seventeen NAME JOAN IRENE BOWDLER BEULAH MAE BOYER WILLIS JAMES BRINDLEY, JR. CATHARINE ANN BROCKWAY ELEANOR FADUM BROWN JAMES FRANKLIN BROWN SHIRLEY ANN CADMES MARGARET MARLIEA CAMPANY SHIRLEY ANN CAMPBELL ROSEANNE CANDELA RICHARD BRADLEY CARLETON ALBERT TYLER CARLISLE PHILIP JOHN CARLO MARJORIE HELENE CARROL LARRY JAMES CARINER NICKNAME PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN Jogi unfriendly people twirling her baton Bcul people who olibi ploying with her glasses Jim cheerleaders' black socks talking with girls Cofhy cheoters laughing Pidge auto-driving tests buying stomps Brownie study ho II sleeping Shortie wise guys talking to herself Peg poor sportsmanship doing homework Shirl homework chewing gum Rosey left waiting talking Bred girls running home for lunch Bert ulcers editing copy Phil English short stories ploying boskotboll 'Morgie hord losers doing homework Jim” writing cssoys reading French i eighteen NAME VIRGINIA LOU CLEVELAND FRANCES LORENE COLICCHIO ERNEST COLUCCI MICHAEL ANGELO CORBISSERO WM EMMITT CORNELIUS, JR. CHARLES MARK CORTS JEAN PENELOPE COVER SHIRLEY JEAN COX ROBERT ADRAIN CRAFT NANCY ELIZABETH CRAIG DONALD CHARLES CRAWFORD CARL EUGENE DAHL BILLY EDWARD DAWSON SHIRLEY LOUISE DE ANNA JANET ARLEENE DEEL NICKNAME Gin Fran Shocmokc Mike Coiny Marco Penny Sha Flipper Craigic Tiny Geneo Willy Shirl Dill Pickle PET PEEVE waiting for someone chemistry tests silly girls girls automobile mechanics people with inferiority complexes wet hands and no towels taking dictation girls corny jokes code-tests forward girls Slow drivers fast drivers little get-togethers in 43 OFTEN SEEN dashing to closs reading copy singing practicing on his trombone working with mechanical devices chewing toothpicks studying chemistry laughing selling shoes blushing eating studying civics driving talking in class participating in GAA nineteen QAa ifeti ■xMM-dty ; a' .. NAME nickname GERALD STEPHEN DEGENNARO DeGe” DEBBY JANE DICKSON Deb” MARY LOUISE DIEFFENBACHER Diff” DOUGLAS A. EICHORN Ike” BEVERLY JEAN EIGHMY Bev” CHARLOTTE JOANN FRITZ Chor” SHIRLEY ELIZABETH FUCHES Shirl” KATHRYN ANN GALLAGHER Red” RALPH MERLIN GERALD Jerry” SHARON LEE GETCE Shor” BEVERLY JEAN GILL Bev” LUCILLE ANN GLIOZZI Lu” MARILYN JEAN GREENE Hidy” VIRGINIA ROSE GREENAWALT Ginny” DONNA LOU GUZZO Squirt” PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN Outlining chopters in Civics stonding in the holl dateless nights talking gumsnoppers editing copy school keeping quiet cholk squeaking on blackboards cracking jokes homework dropping her books tests working in Woolworth’s certain red-heods cracking jokes Silly grrls sleeping being kidded doing D-cd math poor sportsmonship working in the office gumsnopping running to work poor school spirit eating pushing in the halls studying uncooperative people writing letters twenty NAME NICKNAME DONNA LILLIAN HAKKARAINEN Don JOHN WILBUR HALLIDAY Johnnie CAROL ANNE HAMPTON Sis JEANNETTE JOAN HANNA Joy STEPHEN LAURI HELMECI Steve RICHARD WILLIAM HERL Dick DOROTHY BLANCH HIETANEN Dot ELIZABETH ANN HIETIKKO Betty JANET HIGH Jon JAMES HINSON, JR. Jim SHIRLEY MAE HINSON Chick DEANNA LEE HOUSE Dee MADELINE ELIZABETH HOWES Snooks WILLIAM E. HUMPHREY Radar GEORGE WILLIAM JENKS Red PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN school driving gobbers delivering pockcgcs stupid boys smiling not enough time talking quotations giving correct onswers exoms roller skating people laughing the 9:35 bell doing homework gossipers working in DART room teachers wcshing cars of Webb's cereol drawing not getting the car singing monopolizers of typing letters conversations questions ploying pingpong girls ploying basketball J twenty-one NAME HELEN LOUISE JENNER PATRICIA MAE JENNINGS PHILIP ALLEN JEPSON GARY DUANE JOHNSON JAMES KAISER WILLIAM CHARLES KANANEN MARGARET ANN KAPALA DAVID MARTIN KARBACKA NANCY ELLEN KEATING JOYCE ANN KENDALL MICHAEL THOMAS KENNY BETTY LEE KIBBEE PATRICA ANN KINSELLA JUANITA ANN KIPHART RAYMOND WILLIAM KOVACS NICKNAME PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN Lou showoffs clerking in Neisncr's Pol the weather eating Big Al hord losers talking to girls Swede women strolling in the hall Clif loud mouths Sitting Bill 8:20 bell hunting Marge boys studying Buck foreign languages ot Y. M. C. A. Nan report cord doy working ot Carlisle's Jo boys walking Mike 8:00 A M dating different girls Pec Wee teasing going to work Pot Doing awakened ot night talking in tho halls Nito being tickled working uptown Roy poor sportsmanship arguing with Dove O i - Jl 1 twenty-two NAME VIRGINIA H. KRESOVICH LOUISE FRANCIS KUHN DAVID EDWARD LABOUNTY MYRNA DARLENE LANDER WILLIAM ALLEN LAWRENCE NANCY CAROLINE LEECH ELOISE MAXINE LEVIN PATRICIA ANN LOFTUS JUDITH AGNES LOOSE DAVID L. LOUIS BARBARA ARNETTE LUCE BETTE RAE LUCE KATHRYN MAE LUKE DIANE MARIE LUNDSTROM RICHARD VICTOR LUOMA nickname PET PEEVE Virg draftboords Butch slow music Cheeto lineup at lunch hour Dorlene poor school spirit Bill too much work Non gumsnopping Mox last minute costumers Pot homework Judy people who rush her Dove women Barb being tormented Put untruthful people Kothie exams Di 8:20 bell Prince slow girls on the steps OFTEN SEEN writing letters doncmg ot the bosketboll gome putting up exchange papers selling ice cream talking dashing to work gabbing counting money drawing crocking her gum playing in the bond fooling oround totaling cafeteria meol tickets bowling twenty-three NAME NICKNAME PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN WILLIAM DENNISON MANCHESTER ''Guillaume'' being called Willy sloughtering French MARGARET JEAN MANVO Moggie boisterous people running on errands GILBERT ANTHONY MARTELLO Buddy backbiting anything and everything JOHN PAUL MARTELLO Big John Vl hour lunch period shoking hands JOANN MARIE MARTINO Half-pint people who forget their permits talking DONNA ROSE MAY Moyrose being colled Moyrose running for the bus BARBRA ANN MAYNARD Bobs poor sportsmanship ploying the flute CHARLES JAMES McKEE Muck slow drivers where anything's doing JOSEPH MENDOLA Jose winter laughing ALFREDA CATHERINE MERLENE Fredo gumsnapping taking dictation ROBERT MICHAEL MERTZ Mike teochers thot say Shhh taking pictures WOLFGANG AUGUST MIGGO Wolf poor school Spirit riding a motorcycle JAMES MILLER Jim homework studying JUNE SHIRLEY MILLS Junie gossiping running to closs LOIS HELEN MILLS Lo being tormented singing twenty, four NAME ANN ELLA MINWEGEN TERRY ALMER MOISIO THOMAS C. MORRIS PATRICIA MARGARET MULLEN HOWARD ELDEN MUSSER PHYLLIS JOYCE NAPPI JOANN M. NARDI CHARLES RICHARD NEWBOLD CAROL LOUISE O'BRIEN NORMAN LEE OLSON JEANNE 8 OWEN MYRNA ANN PADEN SANDRA EVELYN PANKOWSKI COSMOS MICHAEL PATRICK LOUISE L. PENNA NICKNAME PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN Dolly being tickled cheerleoding Mouse poor school spirit ploying bosketboll Tom homework speeding Pot tests writing notes Moose the weothcr listening Phyl snobbish people ploying her accordion Jo homework driving o Buick Dick nosy people horsing around Lou unfinished conversations taking dictation Norm sophomores wearing mustaches delivering telegrams Jconic cholk screeching on the boord filing her noils Midge being jabbed in the ribs looking neat Sondy gumsnopping waiting on tobies Cosie locker pilfering ot bosketboll practice participating in sports Snowiob boisterous people cheerleoding C - '; 94',A' '7 uu. twenty-five a— NAME MARCIA LEE PERKINS LAURA LEE ROSE PETERSON FRANCES VIRGINIA POKORNY RICHARD LEE POWERS MARY ANN PRESCIANO JOHN R. RALPH DELORES MARIE RAY DAVID GLADSTON REA SHIRLEY ANN RHINEHART BETTY JO RICE URSULA M. RICH GERALD L. RICHARDS LLOYD WILLIAM ROCKWELL ROBERT THOMAS SAFICK JOANN MARIE SANDY NICKNAME Perk Pete Froncic Big Dick Ann Johnnie Dee Dove Rhinie Jo Mimi Turk Rock Bob Jo PET PEEVE interference on TV snobbish people corny jokes when his cor doesn't run school homework tordy people writing hcodlincs norrow-minded people homework bossy people women too much homework teachers gossipers OFTEN SEEN eating spaghetti giggling driving doing nothing reoding magozincs wolking slow making new friends coming to school chccrleading eating sleeping at assemblies pumping gasoline doing nothing coughing being friendly . 4' ■ twenty-six fini te y� i ■■I J+T . ''V NAME SANDRA JEAN SCHOSSLER CAROL JEAN SCOTT nickname Sondy Scottie EARL ROY SCOTT Scottie NORMAN WINDSOR SIMKO PHILLIP M. SLAVIC Norm Phil ERNEST EUGENE SMITH PEGGY ANN SMITH TWILA M. SMITH DONNA LEE SMOCK ARLENE KAY SNYDER LILLIAN LOUISE SPOSITO Gene Squirt Ti Dijit Chris Sputsie CECILE MARIE SPRONG PATRICIA JO STANBERRY SHIRLEY JOANNE STERLING Snorky Pot Jo GAIL LAVONNE STEVENS Stove PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN insincere people typing senior soyings the woy people chew talking gum on end scot in the driving a Ford auditorium fixing the footlights pulling the curtain being owokened in fixing his motorcycle the morning women drivers playing pool gumsnopping talking snobbish kids chewing gum people who sing off key giggling corrying her trombone running for the bus people who don't oct editing copy their age messy papers waiting for the bus modern art eating people cracking their doydreoming knuckles wieners and sauerkraut playing in the band twenty-seven -t't4 00 NAME NICKNAME MARILOU H. STEVENS Stevie DEEANN STIMSON Dec HENRY STINE. JR. Einstein KENARD DOUGLAS STONEMAN Hot Rod DONALD ROBERT STREICHER Ctoc GAYLE SAUNDRA STUBBS Stubbie CAROL BEVERLY SUCCI Cookie H. PHOEBE TENNEY Phoeb EVELYN LEONA THORNHILL Lynne ELISABETH ANNE TIFFNER Beth THERESA TIMONERE Timmie BERDINA MAE TISHER Deeno CHARLOTTE TERRY TROZZO Chor NEAL WATSON TRUESDELL Speedy DARYL GLENWOOD UPOLE. JR. Butch PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN stuckup people laughing show offs telling jokes in study holl girls being toxi for the girls his Dodge hot-rodding fcmole holl guords driving an Oldsmobilo noisy gumchewers writing letters to be teosed gossiping tests talking gumsnopping cramming for tests smort oleck drivers making sundaes ot Isaly's deadlines cruisin' in a Plymouth corny jokes heading for homc-cc room gossipers trying to drive slow drivers joking poor sportsmonship behind the wheel of a cor twenty -eight NAME IRENE LOUISE VACCA ROBERT BERTON VAN ALLEN RUDY FELIX VENDITTI BARBARA ANN VETTEL EDWARD LEO VOIROL DUANE LEE WATSON RICHARD ALLEN WEESE DAVID L. WEIR JAMES SMILEY WELTON JAMES HENRY WENCIL KATHLEEN VIRGINIA WHALEN MARLENE MAE WHELPLEY ELIZABETH ANNE WHITE ARTHUR JOHN WHITNEY, JR. HENRY OBERMANNS WHITTIER NICKNAME r Slugger Rud Borb Vortlonder Tiny Dick Dove Welton Jim Koy Marty Puck Crow “Honk” PET PEEVE two-faced people homework teachers kids that brag too much homework gossipers school too much work to be done exoms complaining people gossipers inquisitive people olorm clocks monthly Observer tests slow music OFTEN SEEN chccrleading doing not much of anything talking gobbing working eoting sleeping moking money for the Bond coting participating in sports collecting ottcndoncc slips writing letters laughing working at Sherwin-Williams keeping in step x3fchoh n. O 'S'i- . -I li.' . , ' - jr -'Y ft.., 'ScuJcA L I ittiL twenty-nine NAME NICKNAME PET PEEVE OFTEN SEEN NANCY JOYCE WIBLE Non gumsnoppers practicing with a baton THOMAS LEE WIBLE Wcose dented cor fenders monkeying oround STEPHEN PAUL WILBUR Fuzzy bossy women fussing with cars GEORGE EDWIN WILLIAMS Willie electric-shop code-tests working JOANNE WILLIAMS Kitty homework dancing WALTER WILLIAM WILLING Walt getting up in morning skating DAVID NEAL YEAGER Ycag tumors who oct like seniors ploying sliphorn JOHN EMERY ZABACK Mort tordy bells tolking to girls NICHOLAS ANTHONY ZALIMENI Zol homework hunting JOSEPH DALE ZOBLISEIN Joe Z. woiting for someone bowling y {vjjl.w v Caj. c Ca J 1jJ A DOROTHY I. GIDDINGS CORDELL HUMPHREY LANNY EDWIN LEHTO Dot tests Umph 8:20 bell Turk homework studying working reading magazines thirty Jn iBrnuirtam SANDRA JOYCE NIST January 27, 1937 — June 8, 1953 I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he die. yet shall he live and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die ' John 11:25-26 SANDRA JOYCE NIST SENIOR CLASS HISTORY (Continued from page 16) Whalen, Gil Martello, Michael Mertz, David Rea, Joan Bienko, David Weir, Gail Stevens, Jean Cover, and Lois Mills. Displaying originality were many senior contest winners. Peter Babcox was one of the American Legion winners; Mary Dieffenbacher copped second place for her advance story on the JAOS convention; Myrna Lander took top position in the Tuberculosis contest; June Mills and Irene Vacca placed sixth and eighth, respectively, in the Ashtabula Voice of Democracy contest. Devoting service to the Junior Red Cross were Nancy Anderson, Virginia Cleveland, Koy Gallagher, Carol Hampton, David Karbacka. Pat Kinsella, Barbra May-nord, Jim McKee, Frances Pokorny, David Rea, Henry Stine, Irene Vacca, Barbara Vettel, and Kay Whalen. Look at the forty-seventh volume of the DART, Lemo. Thirty-one seniors used their time ond talent (?) to publish Bula's award-winning journal. The names of the following football lettermen are not strange to you. You've seen them all in action on cold Autumn nights. They are Dick Bollo, Brad Carle-ton, Mark Corts, Gerald DeGennaro, Bill Humphrey, Gary Johnson, Ray Kovacs, Gil Martello, John Martello, Howard Musser, Cosie Patrick, Daryl Upole, Steve Wilbur and Phil Jepson. manager. In contrast to the gridiron men were queen candidates Eleanor Brown, Marilyn Greene, Kathryn Luke, Ann Minwegen, Pat Stanberry, Nancy Wible, and Joanne Williams, with Queen Louise Penna stepping into the spotlight. True knights of the cage court were basketball lettermen Phil Carlo, Ray Kovacs, John Martello, Terry Moisio, Cosie Patrick, and David Rea, manager. Sincere thanks go to cheerleaders Ann Minwegen, Louise Penna, Shirley Rhine-hart, and Irene Vacca for their work and spirit. Baseball lettermen in 1954 were Phil Carlo, Ernie Colucci, Gerald DeGennaro, ond John Martello. Cindermen receiving '54 monograms were Brad Carleton, Bob Craft, and Roy Kovacs. Club activities were enjoyed by all participants as seniors ossumed chief responsibilities Presidents were Beverly Bartko, Junior-Senior Y-Teens, Brad Carle-ton, Canteen Council, Panther Hi-Y; Mike Corbissero, FTA; Mark Corts, Debate, Dra-(Continued on Page 46) thirty-on Class o| 955 Hovich. Roll With standings figured on a two and one-half years basis, students with 3.00 or better averages are listed below according to their rank: 1. Lois Mills 19. Delores Ray 39. Alfredo Merlene 1. Kathleen Whalen 21. Maxine Levin 39. Mike Mcrtz 3. Bert Carlisle 22. Catharine Brockwoy 39. David Roe 4. Judith Loose 23. Virginia Cleveland 42. Virginia Kresovich 4. June Mills 24. Dconno House 42. Barbra Maynard 6. John Holliday 25. Charlotte Trozzo 44. Dwight Beotfy 7. Ann Minwegen 26. Ronold Allen 45. Beuloh Boyer 8. Joon Bicnko 27. Jeon Cover 45. Walter Willing 9. Jonet High 28. Margaret Manyo 47. Mary Koy Adams 9. Margaret Kopolo 28. JoAnn Martino 47. Gilbert Martello 11. Beverly Eighmy 30. Rosconno Candela 47. Borbara Vettcl 12. Dorothy Hietoncn 31. Mork Corts 50. Larry Cartnor 12. William Manchester 32. David Louis 50. Shirley Rhinehort 14, DecAnn Stimson 33. Shirley Cadmes 52. Koy Gollogher 15. Bette Roe Luce 34. Phil Jcpson 52. Gary Johnson 15. David Weir 35. Nancy Croig 52. Frances Pokorny 17. Mary Dieffenbacher 36. Marilyn Greene 52. Ernest Smith 17. Lillian Sposito 37. Sandra Schossler 52. Beth Tiffner 19. Beverly Bartko 38 Henry Stine CLASS OF 1954 Seniors who earned three-point or better averages in the Class of 1954, on a six-serr.ester basis, were as follows: 1. Caroline Guerriero 4.00 23. Moureen Loose 3.35 1. Corol Hunter 4.00 24. Sonjo Kotilo 3.34 3. Corolyn Mozzotcnto 3.93 25. Ralph Humphrey 3.26 4. Betty Mock 3.90 26. Robert Forloine 3.24 5. Elinor Diehl . 3.86 27. Keith Ellis 3.21 6. Jomes Lacksonen 3.84 27. Jane Findloy 3.21 7. Marion Howe 3.82 27. Korcn Johnson 3.21 8 Rosemory Golovich . 3.77 30. Koy Pickord 3.18 9. Patricio Reed 3.76 31. Mary Baldwin 3.14 10. Elaine Wcsferinen 3.71 32. Normon Hopkins 3.13 11. Colleen Floherty 3.68 33. Patricio Ash 3.11 12. Thomos Botes 3.64 34. Caroline Childs 3.10 13. Emily Winnor 3.61 34. Irmgord von Mccr 3.10 14. Ann Stauffer 3.59 36. Charlotte Switzlcr 3.08 15. Potricia Cowie 3.52 37. Mabel Potterson . . 3.07 15. Jeon Crittondcn 3.52 38. Donno Morgon 3.04 17. Sylvia Lisowski 3.48 39. Cecile Crittenden 3.00 18 Corl Streicher 3.43 39. Elbert Formosh 3.00 19. Evelyn Loudermilk ... 3.41 39. Chorles Lilly 3.00 20. Gordon Hall 3.38 39. Joon Post 3 00 20. Jean McElroy 3.38 39. Ronald Shubert 3.00 22. Luonno Boyer 3.37 -♦ First Row: Senior homeroom presidents: Jock Zaback, Lillian Sposito, Brad Corleton; Second Row: Gil Martcllo, Gerald DcGcnnoro, Cosic Potrick, Gary Johnson, Dove Weir, Informal: DeGe studies during lonesome vigil. First Row: Senior homeroom vice-presidents: Beverly Bartko, Beverly Eighmy; Second Row: Jerry Richards, Don Streicher, Roy Kovacs, John Martcllo. Jim Welton; Informal: Election Boordettes Bert Carlisle, John Holliday, Ronald Allen, Ann Mmwegen, R. A. Boll, Kothleen Whalen. First Row: Senior homeroom secretaries: Pat Stonberry, JoAnn Martino, Shirley Rhmehart; Second Row: Barbara Luce, Kothleen Wholen, Marilyn Greene, Eleanor Brown; Informol: Cot mon stomps. First Row: Senior homeroom treasurers: Corol Hompton, Louise Penno; Second Row: Moxme Levin, Terry Moisio, Doug Stoneman, Joe Zoblisien, Cothorine Brockway; Informol: Senior points to Almo Mater from five stories up. thirty-two genial Play- Q. lUidsumme'i Tliyltis D eam ff Daring to tackle the first Shakespearean drama to be presented by any high school in the Ashtabulo area, the Senior Class gave the immortal bard's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Elaborate stage preparation, colorful costumes, a variety of music,, and exact lighting went into creating a fantasy for Shakespeare's dream. This comedy-drama was presented to capacity crowds Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18-19. Directing the production was Mr. Donald Knott. Assisting him was Beverly Eighmy, student director, the first in AHS history. The play cast and committees numbered over 80. Leads in the play were handled by Joan Bienko and Donna Smock, alternating as Helena and Philostrate; Mark Corts, Theseus; Carol Hampton, Hermia; Ray Kovacs, Demetrious; David Louis, Bottom; John Martello, Oberon; Sandra Schossler, Titania; David Weir, Lysander; and Bette White, Puck. Taking minor roles were Peter Babcox. Beverly Bartko, Deanna House, Gary Johnson, Gilbert Martello, JoAnn Martino, Mike Mertz, Lois Mills, Louise Penna, Henry Stine, Joanne Williams, and David Yeager. Attendants to Hippolyta were Joan Archibald, Barbara Luce, Bette Rae Luce, and Shirley Rhinehart. Attendants to Theseus were Gerald DeGennaro, Cosie Patrick, Don Streicher, and Jack Zaback. Eleanor Brown and Shirley Cadmes were court pages. Seated: Dovid Yeager, JoAnn Martino, Louise Pcnno, Shirley Codmos, Deanna House, Beverly Bartko, Eleanor Brown. Joanne Willioms, Gil Martello. Stonding: Dovid Louis, Henry Stine, Peter Bobcox. Carol Hompton, Dovid Weir, Lois Mills, Mr. Knott. Beverly Eighmy. Mork Corts, Roy Kovocs, Joan Bienko, Donna Smock, Gary Johnson, Mike Mertz. On Stairs: Bette Roe Luce, Joan Archibald, Barbara Luce, Bette White. John Martello, Sandro Schossler, Gerotd DeGennaro, Cosie Patrick, Don Streicher, Jock Zobock. thirty-four This Qs Jcul Clam Seniors of AHS, os you prepore to leove these halls, we take you on o review (not preview) of this, your lost yeor of corefree school days. Sit bock in your favorite chair and remember Sept. 7, 1954. that first day, into the old grind . . . classes . . . classes . . . the pottern is broken only to cheer the gridiron squad . . . Lemo returned after two year's absence, probably had been drafted . . . The DART kickoff assembly, music by Lee Brace (Jack Zaback) with brother George (Doug Stoneman) . . . Investigated by ace detective, Every Other Friday (Mike Mertz) . . . Girls rule the roost in homeroom elections 53 to 29, while males controlled government 15 to 8. . . . Picture if you can, beautiful Queen Louise Penna at the Homecoming game, crowned at the dance afterward ... Gil Martello elected as Class president, a real executive type . . . Christmas was early . . . Junior news-writers performed for school . . . Invasion from Paris, football team performs at pep meeting ... A Midsummer Night's Dream truly describes the Class play, a high school first . . . The Choir's Christmas program . . . Art class decorotes hospital windows . . . DART staff really dug in to put together that six-page edition then began earnestly working in spare time to give you a bigger and better Yearbook . . Christmas Prom, what a riot . . . The DART wins International First Place Award from Quill and Scroll . . . June Mills and Irene Vacca bring honor to class in Voice of Democracy contest . . . Those crazy new treads on the stairs, progress and improvement. . . . Cheerleaders decked out in black uniforms with new panther emblem, a job well done . . . Seniors running around looking for 75 cents for Scholarship tests, worrying, cramming, finally finding it not so tough . . . After 14 years, the girls invade the gym and take over, chasing the boys to the YMCA . . . You recall Brad Carleton, Raburn Howland, and Dick Whelpley composed the discus team that scored the lone point in the Mentor Relays May 1. 1954 . . . Don Prilloman chosen captain of 1954 baseball team . . . wound up season with 6-6 record . . . One of the most memorable events was the basketball team trouncing Harbor 77-43 . . . What a team! The Panther Hi-Y completely out of dance names, sponsored the second Annual Snowball . . . Presenting the Ashtabula High School Marching Band in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC... Dramotic club, as well as journalists, annual trek to Kent (for the main purpose of looking over the lads and lassies on the campus) . . . Then came the Senior Prom . . . wow . . . what a night! . . . Junior-Senior, equally exciting . . . You recall that final exams this time were a pleasure . . . Then, at long last . . . came the dawn . . . COMMENCEMENT . . We left BULA happy . . . yet hesitatingly and regretfully . . . saying Goodbye, dear old ALMA MATER. thifty-fivo Class ?| 956 fluniol (3la$$ ttisto'nj By Sue Ball Sincers in their efforts to better themselves by participating wholeheartedly in the many activities, the 243 members of the Class of 1956 have discovered that a helpful attitude and kind understanding make a better class. Gaining in valuable experience essential to a well-rounded school life, juniors participated in Audubon, Nature, Auto Mechanics, Canteen Council, Debate, Dramatic, FHA, FTA, French club, GAA Panther Hi-Y, Junior - Senior Y-Teens. Junior Red Cross, Latin, Projectionist, Service, Sketchers, and Spanish clubs. A chance to put good government into effect resulted in the Novembsr election of Lou Mozza, Sam Dispense, Ann Kuriger, and Kay Carraher, as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, of the Junior Class. Honored by their classmates by being chosen homeroom presidents and senators, were Bernie Baughman, Sam Dispense, Bill Forloine, Carol Kangas, Lou Mazza, Ronnie Orlando, Mary Simko, and Barbara Wilson. Serving in the reserve slots, Joyce Alberts, Les DeGennaro, Tom Harlow, Anne Kuriger, Janet Mcahl, Don Post, Pat Rohrbaugh, and Alice Zimmerman shared some of the duties of the president. To practice legible handwriting in filling out absence slips became the aim of secretaries Nancy Chapman, JoAnn DiDonato, Katherine Hoplight, Carol Kendall, Jack McAllister, Diane McRae, Felix Rozzo, and Joanne Verovac. Coin collecting, nickels, of course, was without a doubt the hobby of versatile DART salesmen Kay Carraher, Joan Dramis, Ed Guerriero, Marilyn Jute, Joe Montanaro, Earl Redmond, Barbara Schuller, and Marcia Teed. Juniors proved leadership ability by serving as officers of various clubs throughout the year. Presidents were Harry Cor-bissero, Sketchers; Ronnie Evans, Audubon Nature; and Andra Fitzgerald, FHA. Vice-presidents were Harry Corbisero, Audubon Nature; Peggy McAlister, Projectionist; and Norita Shaw, Junior Red Cross. Bob Sherwood was treasurer of Projectionists. David Smith handled money for the Junior Red Cross, while Tom Johnson served as secretary-treasurer of the newly-formed Vocational Industrial club. Secretaries were Judith Warren, Sketches' club, and Cecelia Louis, Debate club. Bob Sunogel served as equipment monager for Projectionists; Nylodine Herttua was historian of FHA; and Anne Kuriger represented the Junior-Senior Y-Teens on Inter-Club Council. Elected as Thespians when sophomores, Tom Jackson. Lou Mazza. and David Smith proved capable directors for three plays presented to the student body at an assembly during the year. (Continued on page 41) first Row Junior homeroom presidents: Corol Kongo , Mory Simko. Barbara Wilson; Second Row; Ronnie Orlando, Bill Forloine, Bernie Baughman, Sam Dispense, Lou Mazza; Junior Closs Officers; Secretory Anne Kuriger, Treasurer Kay Corroher; Standing: President Lou Mozza. Vice-president Sam Dispense First Row: Junior homeroom vice-presidents: Alice Zimmerman, Joyce Alberts, Pot Rohrbaugh; Second Row: Janet Meohl, Tom Horlow, Les DeGennaro, Anne Kuriger; Informal: Juniors cast ballots First Row: Junior homeroom secretaries: Joanne Verovac, Diane McRoe. Nancy Chopmon; Second Row: Joan DiDonato, Felix Rozzo, Corol Kendoll, Jock McAllister, Kothryn Hoplight; Informol: Newswriters interview U. S. Senator Burke. First Row: Junior homeroom treasurers: Marcia Teed. Joan Dramis, Ed Guerriero; Second Row: Borbora Schuller, Kay Corroher, Marilyn Jute, Joe Montanaro, Earl Redmond. Informol: Frcnchies cavort of member's house thirty-six JUNIOR HOMEROOM 37 First Row: Corol Alien, Doncllo Andrews. Joyce Alberts, Morjorie Compbcll, Lucille Bortone, Irene Bottinelli, Agnes Condelo, Koth-crinc Adorns, Bill Anderson; Second Row: Jonico Broke, Noncy Chopman, Mory Jonc Complese, Borboro Cevero, Jonet Broymon, Miss Hempsteod. Doug I os Bennett, Peter Buldw.fi. Grunt Brock-way, Edgor Allen: Third Row: John Brewer, Dovid Bachmarv Bcrnord Baughman, Anthony Contagollo, Kay Corrohcr, Sue Boll, Gory Arvidson. Joe Carlo, Richord Anderson. Jerry Bouer. JUNIOR HOMEROOM 31 First Row: Noncy Coxe, Eva For-rell. Rcbckoh Colby, Noncy Creed, Barbara Fcssett, Anthony DeGcn-naro, Horry Corbisscro, Larry Dc-caire, Jim Cole, Jim Corlcw, Leslie DeGennoro; Second Row: Robert Eoton, JoAnn DiDonato, Phyllis Cooper, Barbara Collins, Thereso DiMarc, Miss Wotson, Joan Dro-mis. Madeline Esposito, Dionc De-Gcorgc. Leo Ensmon, Don Corlcw; Third Row: Tom Domizi, Rod Dovenport. Ronald Evans, Neil Crisiip, Carlcton Craft, Edward Ernst, Robert Davis, Sam Dispense, Gordon Cooper, Donotd Edwards, Charles Davis, Dovid Crudele. JUNIOR HOMEROOM 35 First Row: Joyce Harley, Andra Fitzgerald, Lindo Hcodlcy, Della Gliozzi, Martha Hollcen, Edde Guerriero, Jim Gionnell, Curtis Housel, John Hewitt; Second Row: Delores Fish. Katherine Hophght, Dorothy Ford, Mary Gary, Miss Phillips, JoAnn Homilton, John Getce, Bob Fitzgerald, Leigh Fisher; Third Row: Normo Griswold, Eva Hickman, Pat Honnom, Patsy Frisch, Lucille Gctzy, Lindo Harvey, Betsy Finch. Robert Foster, Bob Howland; Fourth Row: Edward Golloghcr, Bill Forlome, Roger Golliozzo, Bill Forinosh, Stonley Gucrim, Richard Floyd. Bob Howe, Tom Harlow, David Gomes. JUNIOR HOMEROOM 38 First Row: Jonet Lalli, Joon Lander, Mary Lou Izzi, Carolyn Logo, Mory Leona Konack, Sandra Latimer, Anne Kurigcr, Sandra Levine; Second Row: Carol Kendall, Carol Kangas, Linda Lind, Noncy Johnson, Mrs. Cosody, Jackie Kontcr, Ronold Koskondy, Edword Hudok, William Lobry; Third Row: Ken- neth Hughes, Judd Lewis, Cosmo Lourello, Ronald Jockson, Jomes Loeffel, Tom Jackson. Kenneth Loffman, Arthur Koch, Kenny Kovocs, Tom Johnson. thirty-eight JUNIOR HOMEROOM 33 First Row: Manbelle Mixer, Gloria Miller, Peg McAlister, Marie Long, Pot Marshall, JoAnn Mcrcilliott, Carol Luce, Cccclio Louis, Janet Meahl; Second Row: Lou Mozza, Lenny Mostello, Corlton Markin, Bernice Magnusen, Mrs. Kelly, Garry Moody, Walter Moychro-vich. Jack McAllister, Kon Rape; Third Row: Bob Martin, Don Mosie, John Long, Wayne Luoma, Cloy-borno Lloyd, Jim McFodyn, Dove Morse, Anthony Marano, James Mantoll, Jerry McKim. JUNIOR HOMEROOM 41 First Row: Matildo Mozzocci, Marilyn Mozzocci, Anne Pizzuto, Carole Perry, Dionc McRae, Lucille Rocco, Marbelle Ncmitz, Carol Nicholos; Second Row: Joanne Ncrboucr, Mary Jane Prcstley, Kay Nelson, Janet Paulson, Phyllis Otto. Marilyn Nicholas, Carol Mullen, Pat Poros; Third Row: Henry Muto, Douglas Pfouts, Ronald Orlando, Mr. Wisner, Donald Post, Earl Redmond, John Rodcbough. JUNIOR HOMEROOM 33B First Row: Jonct Sobatine, Norita Shaw, Joon Spicth, Mary Simko, Patricio Rohrbough, Mary Jo Stiff, Carolyn Stoncman, Carol Stone-man; Second Row: Sally Simmons, Barbara Schuller. Edward Schock. Frank Spano, Miss Wcgg, Frank Sposito, Wilbur Smith, Joe Solcm-bnno; Third Row: Felix Rozzo, David Spring, Walter Speer, Edward Scrgcff, David Smith, Alfred Schoder, Robert Sherwood. JUNIOR HOMEROOM 34B First Row: Susan Terrill, Annette Zak, Beatrice Taylor, Claire Wil-com, Ellen Wesfbury, Judith Warren, Marcio Teed, Linda Wclton; Second Row: Roberta Wclton, Alice Zimmermon, Barbara Wilson, Marilyn Welser, Mr. Higbec, Mary Swonson, Joanne Verovac, Don Thorpe; Third Row: David Tur- chik, Charles Wcstcrmcn, William Walker, Steve Torma, Earl Tilden, Jim Welty. thirty-nine jltmirt Class ‘giofe Dm Stage Door written by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman was the play chosen by dramatic director, Mr. Donald Knott, for the Junior Class. The play, which was presented Thursday and Friday, March 24-25, was a modern comedy portraying young people in New York City trying to get into show business. The plot cenlered around Terry Randall (Mary Simko), her boy friend Kieth Burgess (Lou Mazza). Jeon Maitaland (Pat Poros), and the producer David Kingsley (Ed Schack). Terry Randall and Jean Maitaland were young actresses who after taking a screen test were offered Hollywood contracts and Kieth Burges, Terry's boy friend was a writer who went to Hollywood and made good. Jean goes to Hollywood where she becomes a big star. Terry, with a little persuasion from David, decides that her future lies on the broadway stage and turns down Kieth's proposal of morriage. Others in the cast were Joyce Alberts, Carol Allen, Barbara Collins, Horry Corbissero, Nancy Creed, Joan Dramis, Leigh Fisher, Bill Forloine, Eva Hickman, Tom Jackson, Judd Lewis, and Sandra Levine. Cecelia Louis, Bob Martin, Janice McKee, Diane McRae, Janet Meahl, Joe Montanaro. Anthony Morano, Mary Prestley, Janet Sabatine, Barbara Schuller, David Smith, Joan Speith, Marcia Teed, Joanne Verovac, Judy Warren, and Barbora Wilson completed the players. Ushers were Irene Bottinelli, Marjorie Campbell, Mary Jane Camplese, Agnes Candela, Madeline Esposito, Norma Griswold, Joon Hamilton, Nancy Johnson, Joanne Lander, Marie Long, Matilda Mozzocci, Kay Nelson, Marbelle Nemitz, Joanne Nejbauer. and Carol Perry. The Publicity committee consisted of Sue Ball, Potty Hannam, Joanne Lander, Matilda Mozzocci, Kay Nelson, and Joanne Nejbauer. Nancy Coxe and Carol Nicholas were prompters. Properties were handled by Nancy Chapmon, Madeline Esposito, Carol Kangas, Anne Kuriger, Linda Lind, Marilyn Mozzocci, Marilyn Nicholas, Anne Pizzuto, and Marilyn Welser. In charge of make-up were Janice Brake, Kay Carraher, JoAnn DiDon-ato, Caroline Logo, Norita Shaw, Bobbie Welton, and Annette Zok. The stage crew consisted of Les DeGennaro, Tom Domizi, Bob Howland, Kenny Kovacs, Cosmos Laurello, John Long, Bob Martin, Ronnie Orlando, Frank Pahel, Don Thorpe, and Jim Welty. forty JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY (Continued from page 36) Braving cold weather, which wos prevalent during the footboll season, eight junior lettermen thrilled football fans with well-executed ploys. They were Sam Dispense, Tom Domizi, Bill Forloine, Kenny Kovocs, Bill Lobry, Ronald Orlando, Don Post, and Frank Sposito. Ready to take over ot any minute were Tom Carleton, Rod Davenport, Les DeGen-naro (hampered by injury), Stanley Guer-ini, Tom Johnson, and Joe Montanaro. Varsity hardwood artists, Ken Kovacs ond Jim Welty added much to the success of the season. Joe Carlo, Gordon Cooper, Les DeGennaro, Tom Johnson, Lenny Mos-tello, Don Post, and Don Thorpe ployed fast, hard, games for the Panther cubs and frequently broke into the varsity games. Anthony Marono served as footboll and basketball manager, performing well his many duties. Mighty batsmen Les DeGennaro and Jim Welty earned letters in baseball during their sophomore year, while Bill Labry, Cailton Markin, and Don Post showed speed ar.d talent by corning track letters. To serve o most worthy cause, 21 juniors participated in Junior Red Cross. They were Donella Andrews, Marjorie Campbell, Carlton Craft, Nancy Creed, Diane De-George, Jim Gionnell, JoAnn Hamilton, Eva Hickman, Linda Heodley, Patti Han-nam, Helen Josek, Esther Landolfi, Judd Lewis, Pat Marshall, Gerald McKim, Marilyn Mozzocci, Carol Nicholas, Norito Shaw, David Smith, Marcia Teed, and Cloire Wilcom. Making their debut with the a Cappella Choir were junior girls Sue Boll, Janice Brake, Nancy Coxe, Betsy Finch, Linda Heodley, Jackie Konter, Linda Lind, Mari-belle Mixer, Corol Nicholas, Marilyn Nicholas. Pat Poros, Mary Simko, Barbara Schuller, Marilyn Welser, ond Barbara Wilson. Boys joining the choir were Doug Ben- nett, David Gomes, Lou Mazza, Felix Rozzo, and David Smith. Singing a second year were experienced choristers Corl Christenson, Jim Gionnell, Judd Lewis, Anthony Morono, Don Post, Al Schader, and Joe Solembrino. A trip to Washington, D. C., to ploy in the Cherry Blossom Festival wos a big event in the year's band activities. In the band were Corol Allen, Bill Anderson, Pete Baldwin, Grant Brockway, Doug Bennett. John Brewer, Barbara Collins, Neil Crislip, Betsy Finch, Leigh Fisher, Lucille Getzy, Martha Halleen, Bob Howe, Jackie Konter, Cecelio Louis, Carol Luce, Carlton Murkin, Gloria Miller, Mary Prestley, Lucille Rocco, Janet Sabatine, Ed Schock, Bcb Sherwood, and Joan Spieth. With vim, vigor, ond vitality, Joyce Alberts, Janet Lalli, Dione McRae, and Norita Shaw led cheers with the varsity squad. Elected to the Y-Conteen Council, Koy Carraher, Nancy Chapman, Leigh Fisher, Tcm Jackson, Lou Mazza, Pat Poros, Don Pest, Ed Schock, Joan Spieth, ond Barbara Wilson helped plan mony social and service events. Winning essayists Rebekah Colby, Leigh Fisher, ond Tom Jackson gained fame for their school by placing locally in the Americon Legion essay contest, while Lou Mozzo won second prize. $3.00, for a winning editorial on TB from the Ashtabula County Health and Tuberculosis association. Juniors receiving all A's for a semester overage were Pat Poros, six A's; Doris Mullen and Cecelia Louis, five A's; and Mary Simko ond Morcio Teed, four A's. With only one B ond five A's, Joan Spieth was not for behind. Four A's and one B were gained by Sue Boll, Lindo Heodley, Katherine Hoplight, Corol Kendall, Earl Redmond, Ed Schack, and Susan Terrill. With only its senior year remaining, the Closs of 1956 has yet to write its greatest chapter. But these two years hove helped to lay the foundation for a successful future. We shall make our senior year o challenging experience. forty-one Class o| 957 £of ltontole Class Histciij By Mary Eastman Not long ago—September 8, 1954, to be exact, Lemo, the Panther, cleverly led 243 sophomores through the hallowed doors of Ashtabula high. The vastness of this institution of higher learning frightened them at first, but Lemo was persistent and the lambs followed. When all were settled in their places. Vicki Bienko, David Corts, Dick Fassett, Alisan Howland, Carol Kittinger, Paul Mack, Janet Rushton, and Ronald Williams were elected homeroom presidents to aid Lemo in leading the others. Since sophomores need backing, Jim Booth, Carol Cunningham, Susanne DiDon-ato, Jean Gustafson, Edward Limbach, David MacDonald, Juris Raudins, and Gloria Stanley were selected as vice-presidents. Lynn Arbogast, Penny Cragon, Myrna Dyer, Donna Jones, Dorald Logan, Barbara Nardi, Sandra Rice, and Jim Warren were the secretaries who watched after the members of the flock and reported them when missing. Every second week, treasurers Nancy Baird, Terry Coursen, Bertha Gerren, Richard Heath, Lita Lignetta, Helga Miggo, Lucille Ruffo, and Dorothy Taylor could be seen dashing through the halls with DARTS under their arms seeking those who have money to secure a record of school events. After the end of the first semester, Hugh Murray, John Sanders, and Judy Weir had a five A average; Lucille Del-Prince, Mory Eastman, Barry Henderson, Dorald Logan, had four A's; and Gay Baldwin followed with four A's and one B. Sue Kay Ridgeway, Linda Decker, and Patty Wintz were our high-stepping majorettes with alternates Betty Ferguson and Anise Pease. Those ever-famous athletes come through in grand style. All eyes were on sophomore Bob Gilchrist as he came along to win a letter in football. As for basketball, David Corts and Bob Gilchrist were varsity cagers with Dick Fassett, Ed Hoplight, Gordon McBride, Ronald Mollick, Juris Raudins, and Dick Teter os reserves. Cheering at reserve games and pep assemblies, the Sophomore Class presented Alisan Howland, Donna Jones, Alice Pckoncn, and Marilyn Roberts. Four sophomore boys blended their voices with the a Cappella Choir. These songsters were Bob Fleissner, Phillip Hall, Louis Laszlo, and Chorles Nemitz. (Continued on Page 46) First Row: Sophomore homeroom presidents: Janet Rushton. Corot Kittinger, Alison Howland; Second Row. Ronnie Williams, Vicki Bienko, Dove Corts, Dick Fassett; Informal: Soph wonders through geometry. First Row: Sophomore homeroom vice-presidents: Jean Gustafson, Carol Cunmnghom, Susan DiDonato; Second Row: Gloria Stonley; Third Row: David MacDonald, Jim Booth, Juris Raudins, Ed Limbach; Informal: Lower classmen gain historical knowledge. First Row: Sophomore homeroom secretaries: Sanoia Rice, Myrna Dyer, Donna Jones; Second Row: Penny Crogon, Dorald Logon, Jim Warren, Barbora Nordi, Lynn Arbogast. Informal: Sophs like to cot, too. First Row: Sophomore homeroom treasurers: Bertha Gerren, Nancy Baird, Lite Lignetta; Second Row: Helga Miggo, Terry Coursen, Dorothy Taylor, Richard Heoth, Lucille Ruffo. Informol: Slumber (?) Party. forty-two SOPMOMOKl MOMIKOOM 22 First Row: Richard Boyles. Barbara Annick, Roso Brown, Allison Anthony, Charlene Bartonc, Solly Brandstoko, Dorothy Boiles, Frances Blosko, Sylvio Allen; Second Row: Bernita Boll, Lois Aunger, Goy 8oldwin, Donno Borncr, Mr. Knott, Lynn Arbogast, Vicki Bien-ko, Juliana Andrego, Thud Row. Lee Bentley, Richard Bornard, Jomes Booth, Robert Bernard, Irving Blicksfem, Peter Arnold. SOPHOMORE HOMEROOM 24B First Row: Virginia Coy, Connie Campman, Leona Campbell. Mar-tho Colavecchio, Linda Castle, Corol Cunninghom, Virginio Cincia-relli, Mary Jane Chiominto, Corol Cheney, Linda Decker; Second Row: Lucille DelPrincc, Virginia Colucci, Mcrione Caloway, Ann Caruso, Mrs. McElroy. Louis DcAnno, Ron-old Copeland, John Cover. Joon Chicramonto, David MocDonold; Third Row: Penelope Crogoo. Sylvia Buckey. Shirley Buck, Blanche Crites. Dovid Corts, David Crawford Danny Cook, Allen Cooper. Michael Chiccchicro. SOPHOMORE HOMEROOM 21 First Row: Patricia Friedley, Myrna Dyer, Betty Dhanans, Si son Di Donato, Marie Froley, Bertha Gerreo, Mary Eastman. Mary Lou DeMarco; Second Row: Joan Garouttc, Betty Ferguson. Mobcl Ford, Bernice Gionnelli, Mr. Guornicri, Judy Eck-ler, Alan Erickson. Edward Geer; Third Row: Richard Ginn, Robert Flcissncr, Dick Fossett, Clinton Ferguson, Gary Ensmon, Henry Dondreo. SOPHOMORE HOMEROOM 27 First Row: David House, Dennis Huffmon, Lee H ousel. Dexter Johnson, Harold Kapalo, Barbara Jennings, Alisan Howland, Jeon Gustofson, Beverly Hcrl, Janice Johnston; Second Row: Joyce Hinson, Judy Hawk, Mary Loj Hoffman, Norma Hughes. Gall Hamilton, Priscilla Hore, Mr. Farello, Dennis Johnston. Alvin Grinned, Dick Heath; Third Row. Philip Hall, Borry Henderson, Bill Meinly, Nci! Grinned, Edward Hoplight, Tom Kaiser. Bill Horbock. Ed Humphrey, Bob Gilchrist. George Kane forty-four SOPHOMORE HOMEROOM 32 First Row: Dorald Logon, Morjone Lisowski, Evelyn McKim, Caroline Lobry, Peggy Loftus, Eleonor Kivcla, Corol Kittinger, Nancy Lucos, Mory Lou Loftus, Sharon Lilly; Second Row: DcWayno Long, Ronald McNutt, Joyce Luce, Joan Laurcllo, Lois Lmdberg, Lira Lig-netto, Mrs. Witt, Borbaro Kidncr, Lynda King, Gordon McBride, Robert Kister; I bird Row: Andy Mc-Elroy, Monty LoFobcr, Wayne Lloyd. Charles Kennedy, Bob Loudermilk, Eddie Limbeck, Gerald Krope, Bob Luke. Jock Kessler, Louis Laszlo. SOPHOMORE HOMEROOM 3B First Row: Groce Moore, Evelyn Noble, Marie Miner, Hclga Miggo, LaVonnc Morrison. Marie Pcospo-nen. Anise Peose; Second Row: Hugh Murray. Anthony Mortino, Barbara Nardi, Doisy Miller, Miss Day, Mary Ellen Newbold, Charles Ncmitz, Donald Modoriolli; Third Row: Michael Mihollick, Donald Naskoli, Tom Noonan. David MacDonald. Ronold Moliick, Delbert Nist, Bart Minnick, James Pearson. SOPHOMORE HOMEROOM 26 First Row: Angie Pughesc. Sandro Rice, Sandro Powers, Janet Robinson, Jonet Rushton, Alice Pckonen, Marilyn Roberts, Sue Kay Ridg-woy; Second Row: Donna Priddlc, Lucille Ruffo, Judith Sontillo, Kathleen Proctor, Mr. Euvcrord, Judith Purvis, Robert Rowley, Fred Scofuro; Third Row: John Sonders, Tom Richcreek. Jomes Powell, Donold Reiser, Juris Raudms, Wil-liom Perrine. Woltcr Soon, Chcs-Pocicch. SOPHOMORE HOMEROOM 29 First Row: Charles Simonds. Wil- liam Webb. Paul Toth, Gordon Stanley, Nick Woymon, Sondro Sebostion, Clara VanDykc, Borbaro Smith, Elizabeth Wright, Shirley Stevenson; Second Row: Barbaro Sespico, Potricio Wmtz, Brcndo Stegoll, Joann Sjostrom, Judy Weir, Jcannic Schuller, Jean Tower, Donna Wencil, Glorio Stanley, Rosemary Vendefti, Theresa Todd; Third Row: Dick Tetcr, Jim Warren, Sherman Wescott, Donna Sec filer, Shirley Welker, Miss Johnson, Mr. Fiorenzo. Dorothy Toylor, Lyndo Whittcd, Martha Dr og on, Judy Townsend; Fourth Row: Dcon Tennant, Bill Stauffer, 8ob Suno-gcl, Dick Wclton, Bill Sistck. Gory Walters, Lavern Williams, Marvin Stegall, Gene Word, 8orty Warren. forty-fivo SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY (Continued from Page 42) These musical 1 1 added their talents to the AHS band: Gay Baldwin, Judy Hawk, Mary Lou Hoffman, David House. Joyce Luce, Marie Miner, Pete Murray, James Powell, Gordon Stanley, Nick Wayman, and Judy Weir. Sophomore Y-Teens, with Miss Mary Fredericks as their adviser, elected Janet Rushton, president; Judy Santillo, vice-president; Rosemary Vendetti, treasurer; Mary Eastman, secretary; and Lucille Ruffo, inter-club council member. Red Cross representatives fulfilled their duties faithfully and well. They were Lynn Arbogast, Colleen Bennett, Stanley Churchya, Carol Cunningham, Betty Dhanens, Ed Geer, Gail Hamilton. Barry Henderson, Joan Laurello, Gordon Mc- Bride, Neil Mohney, Lavone Morrison, Alice Pekonen, Marilyn Roberts, Gloria Stanley, and James Warren. The Sophomore Class participated in many school activities. Lita Lignetta was elected vice-president of the FHA. Sophomores in FTA had experiences in teaching in the City grade schools. Complete with green faces, black lips, and red eyebrows, 30 sophomores were initiated into Latin club. Others participated in the Dramatic club, and several became projectionists. Some of the girls were active in the GAA. The Class of '57 is working hard to make their three years at Ashtabula high some of the best years in their lives. Lemo has been followed closely for one year and there are still two wonderful years ahead. Where will they lead us? We alone can decide that. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY (Continued from Page 31) motic, Thespian; Gene Dahl, D-Ed; Janet Deel, GAA; Corol Hampton, Junior Red Cross; Dorothy Hietanen, Vocotional-Com-mercial; Bill Manchester,, French; June Mills, Spanish; Lois Mills, Latin; Norman Olson. Projectionist; Sandra Schossler, a Cappella Choir; Earl Scott, VIC; and Jim Welton, Glack and Gold Service club. Committee chairmen for final activ- ities were David Louis, Sandra Schossler, and Jim Welton. It was a wonderful year filled with all the excitement and endurance that satisfies a senior's desires. Now, os we leave prepared to meet our individual problems, not os students, but os adults, we want to express one final sincere thanks! Yours truly. The Class of 1955 forty-six Coulees Opportunity only knocks once ond students ot AHS hove o chonce to reach their chosen goal. For those planning on becoming teachers, nurses, etc., there is the college preparatory course. This includes foreign languages, science, mathematics, English, and history. For boys who want to learn practical skills in chosen fields, auto mechanics, electricity, machine shop, woodworking, ond mechanical drawing are offered with the opportunity to do actual work at school and in the shops. Vocational-commercial and distributive-education closses give pupils o chance to gain office or store experience while attending school. For home-minded girls there is home economics, which includes cooking, sewing, and homemaking. The general course is preferred by those who are undecided about their future. This course requires a minimum of majors and provides electives such os personal typing, sociology, music (both vocal and instrumental), art, and auto driving For those interested in newspaper and yearbook training there is journalism. This gives the student actual experience by work on the publications ot AHS. Ashtabula high has for many yeors required the study of American history and government and Ohio history ond government which have recently been made mandatory by the state. This extensive curriculum gives students a better chonce ond prepares them to step into the jobs or careers they choose. football An optimistic outlook for the seoson wos the basis for rejoicing on the part of Lemo. Fifteen returning lettermen promised plenty of action for the 1954 football team. In the season opener on Sept. 10, Lemo cheered the Panthers on to a 7-7 tie with Fairport in a half-game preview at Con-neaut. Bill Labry scored after an opening kickoff march, eventually taking the pigskin over from the two-yd. line. In initialing the scheduled season, Lemo and the Panthers ran into bad luck in dropping a close 6-2 contest to a tough Mentor squad that went on to gain on undefeated season. A host of tacklers swamped a Mentor back behind his goal line for a safety, and the Panthers' lone two points. On the following Friday night, the Panther footballers trekked to Cleveland to do battle with the Cleveland Heights squad, which at that time was ranked 20th in the state. A strong lost half spurt on the part of the Panthers was not enough to offset a poor start, and the Panthers fell, 34-21. Lemo found that there was no way to aid the Panthers other than continuing to cheer loud and hard for the next tilt. In Erie to meet Academy, Oct. 1, the Bulans foiled to work up enough steam to take care of the opponent and lost their third straight, 7-6. Lemo once more went home with tears in his eyes for the Panthers had let him down. Conneaut was next on Ashtabula's list. The Panthers, in a tight affair, found the rival Trojans on top of the final 7-0 score. It was a rock 'em sock 'em affair in which each team was never sure of victory because of the constant threat of the opponent. The Panthers worked hard for Lemo but just could not manage to pull that one out of the fire. The Bulans waited patiently with determination for the night of Oct. 15, but on that fateful day it rained for 24 straight hours, and the contest with Erie Tech was cancelled because of the muddy condition of Bulo field. Poor Lemo was such a dejected form that night because he was so certain that the Panthers would win that one. Carrying over this will to win their first game, the Panthers on Oct. 22, exploded right in the face of the Geneva Eagles with a 38-0 trouncing that turned out to be a wonderful uplift for the morale of the squad. Lemo lost all dignity in rejoicing over the first victory. He led a cheering and happy congregation of Panther followers who, at the final gun, were all standing and celebrating in every way the Panther win. Then, Canton Timken's Trojans came to town to burst the Panther bubble with a 33-20 plastering in a disploy of offensive superiority. Consequently, the Panthers lost their sixth of seven starts to one of the best grid teams in the state. Lemo settled back into his shell for there was no reason to be glad. He carried his mood over to the following Friday night when the Red Raiders from Painesville Horvey invaded the Panther lair with a ripping 27-13 win. As a low finale to a dismal, luckless seoson, the Ashtabula footballers mode the long trip to New Philadelphia only to be trounced by the Quakers, 26-6. There First Row: Mark Cort$, Jim Parker, Gil Mortcllo, Gary Johnson, Brad Corlcton, Howord Musscr. Cosie Patrick, Gerald DeGennoro, Tom Morris, Bill Humphrey, Roy Kovocs. Second Row: Leslie DcGcnnoro. Som Dispense, Daryl Upole, Bill Labry, Frank Sposito, Bill Forloinc, Ken Kovocs, Dick Bollo, John Mor-tollo, Steve Wilbur, Anthony Morano Third Row: Asst. Cooch A Chiocchicro, Neil Mohncy, Bob Row-Icy, Tom Noonan, Dick Fossett, Gordon McBride, Tom Corlcton, Ed Limbach. Tom Domizi, Walter Ger-ren, Stan Guerim, Bob Gilchrist, Coach R Bicber. Fourth Row: Anthony Mortino, Joe Carlo, Phil Hall, Charles Nemitz, Rod Davenport, Dick Tetcr, Henry Dondreo, Tom Johnson, Jim Booth, Joe Montanoro, David Korbocka, Ronnie Mollick, Louis Lazio. was no joy in Ashtabula, for mighty Bulo had been struck down. Down! Yes, down, but not out. Even though the gridders compiled o 1-7 record, the season was not a complete failure, for in the words of Cooch Robert Bieber, The season was not o complete failure because the boys gained a lesson in sportsmanship worth far more than win ning most of our gomes. This was the only reward for Coach Bieber and Asst. Coach Anthony Chiac-chiero who worked for many long hours on o team who always ran into bad breaks but were always in there pitching. Everyone in school, ond especially the football players, tip their hats to you, coaches, for o job well done by o coaching staff undermanned in number, but not in patience and football know-how. Twenty-two gridders were awarded varsity monogram A s for their efforts this year. Senior lettermen were Dick Balia, Brad Carleton, Mark Corts, Gerald DeGennoro, Bill Humphrey, Gory Johnson, Ray Kovocs, Gil Martello, John Mortcllo, Howard Musser, Cosie Patrick, Daryl Upole. ond Steve Wilbur. Honored juniors were Tom Domizi, Sam Dispense, Bill Forloine, Ken Kovocs, Bill Labry, Ron Orlando, Don Post, and Frank Sposito. Bob Gilchrist received the Lone sophomore award. In a meeting of the lettermen on Dec. 1, Sam Dispense was elected captain of the 1955-'56 season, and Brad Carleton and Dick Ballo were honored by being chosen Captain and Most Valuable player of this year's squad. Gerald DeGennoro topped the scorers with 20 points and was responsible for two more touchdowns which were scored on his passes. Cosie Patrick was close behind with 19 points, followed by Bill Labry with 1 8. Coach Robert Bieber, Assistant Cooch Anthony Chiocchieco Basketball Pint Row: Don Post. Gordon Cooper. Ken Kovocs, Bob Gilchrist, Tom Johnson. Jim Wclty, David Corts. Second Row: Cooch Boll, Phil Corlo. Cosie Potrick, Roy Kovocs. John Mortello. Terry Moisio. Closing the season with o 17-3 record, the Ashtabula basketball squad presented Coach R. A. Ball with the championship title of the NEC League. The team, one of the better ones Bula has turned out, started with a 61-45 win over Edgewood. They then trekked to Painesville where the Riverside Beavers bowed to them 64-28. Keeping the ball rolling, the Panthers had no trouble trouncing Mentor 48-31, Painesville Harvey 55-29, and Wickliffe 50-28. Cleveland Heights brought the Bulan's five-gome winning streak to an end as they eked out a 42-40 win. But the future NEC champs weren't to be kept down os they beat Erie Academy 48-39. Now they faced Canton Timken, one of the toughest teams on the schedule, and came out with a 70-62 victory. The Panthers, rolling again, defeated the Geneva Eagles 63-50, Conneaut 52-47, and downed their nearest NEC rival. Fair-port, 51-41. At Mentor, the Cardinals succumbed 55-43, and at Wickliffe the Blue Devils bowed 60-40. The Bulons revengefully took on a grudge match against the Harbor Mariners and came through in fine style. During this gome, the all-time Panther scoring record fell as the Mariners went to a watery grave 79-44. But all good teoms have an off night fifty-two and when Geneva invaded Ashtabula, the Panthers, unable to start, were beaten 60-59. The team then overcame Painesville Riverside 64-43, but wos nipped by Sandusky 66-63. Euclid invaded the lair and the Bulans rallied to play, according to Coach Ball, their best game of the season and Euclid fell 65-56. Fairport, in a final try for the NEC title, found themselves no match for the Panthers as the determined Bulans wrapped up the League Championship 51-38. In the final game of the season, Painesville Harvey became the 17th victim of an injury-riddled Panther team 64-52. The season ended finding seven boys scoring over 100 points. They were Jim Welty, 241; Ray Kovacs, 23 1; Ken Kovacs, 165; Terry Moisio, 156; John Martello, 106; Phil Carlo, 105; ond Cosie Patrick, 104. During the season, the Panthers scored 1162 points to their opponents' 884, and compiled a 58.1 points per game average to their opponents' 44.2. Letters go to the seven aforementioned players. Also seeing varsity action were Gordon Cooper, Dave Corts, Bob Gilchrist, Tom Johnson, and Don Post. Coach Frank Farello's reserve teom, composed of Joe Carlo, Les DeGennaro, Dick Fassett, Ed Hoplight, Gordon McBride, Ronnie Mollick, Lennie Mostello, Juris Raudins, Dick Teter, Don Thorpe, and the five who saw action for the varsity won 15 and lost 7. Ashtabula Opponent 61 45 Edgewood 64 28 Painesville Riverside 48 31 Mentor 55 29 Painesville Horvey 50 28 Wickliffe 40 42 Cleveland Heights 48 39 Erie Academy 70 62 Canton Timken 63 50 Geneva 52 47 Conneaut 51 41 Fairport 55 43 Mentor 60 40 Wickliffe 79 44 Harbor 59 60 Geneva 64 43 Painesville Riverside 63 66 Sandusky 65 56 Euclid 51 38 Fairport 64 52 Painesville Harvey fifty-three baseball With the clicking of spikes and the crocking of bats, Ashtabula opened its 1954 baseball season on Mar. 15. Coach George Guarnieri, faced with but five returning lettermen, set out to produce nine boys capable of representing AHS on the diamond. The Guarnieri-men started the season in fine shape but ended it disastrously, dropping five of their lost seven starts for a 6-6 record. Injuries cost the Panthers many key men, hurting their chances for a better season. Opening day, Tuesday, Apr. 13, saw the Panthers eking out a 1-0 decision behind the two-hit pitching of John Martello. Don Bento scored the lone tally for the Bulans. Ashtabula squeezed through to trip the Mentor Cardinals 6-5, Tuesday, Apr. 20. Les DeGennaro collected two hits for the Panthers, while John Martello hurled for his second win and first in the NEC League. Geneva set the Panthers bock a notch Thursdoy, Apr. 29, handing them a 4-2 defeat in an extra inning affair. Gerald DeGennaro knocked out three hits as Ashtabula drubbed Painesville Riv- erside 12-0, Friday, Apr. 30, as John Martello copped his third straight win. Entering the NEC League tournament, the Bula nine played host to Geneva Tuesday, May 4, only to hand them a 5-2 shellacking. Bob Forloine belted a 350-foot home run to send the Panthers into the semi-finals of the tournament. John Martello dropped his first decision in five starts Thursday, May 6, as Ashtabula's tournament hopes were snuffed, being dropped by Painesville Riverside 1-0. Harvey pulled a repeat performance as they trounced the Bulans 6-0, Tuesday, May 11, as Ashtabula executed its first triple play of the season. Lack of hitting and faulty base running proved disastrous as Ashtabula was dropped 1-0, Wednesday, May 12. Fairport scored their lone and winning run in the bottom half of the second. Staging a comeback rally, Ashtabula stymied a fast starting Geneva Eagle team 5-2, Monday, May 17. John Martello wrapped up his fifth victory os he pitched 6 innings of hitless ball. Ashtabula tallied 1 1 times but couldn't (Continued on page 84) 1954 BASEBALL TEAM First Row: Lloyd Rockwell. Ernie Colucci. Ronnie Orlondo. Bill Forloine. Phil Corlo, Lou Moxzo, Don Streicher; Second Row: Coach Guarnieri, Leslie DeGennoto, John Martello. Gcrold DeGennaro. Bob For-loine, Don Prillomon, Don Bento, Jim Welty, and manogcr Bill Anderson. First Row: There goes speedy, himself! Out at first; Second Row: Riding piggybock; Limber uo; Baton pushers; Third Row; Bula cheering experts; Snatch that pass; Queen candidates; Insert: The big night' Fourth row: The relioble musketeers; Clocking Marv s speed; Over the bors; Winning the mile relays Left to right: Corlton Morkin, Don Post, Eorl Redmond. Chorles Westcnncn, Corl Stricchcr, Bob Croft, Normon Dcitz, Roburn Howland, Roy Kovocs, Cooch Boll; Kneeling: Jim Brown. A lack of pole vaulters, hurdlers, and high jumpers caused Ashtabula to have one of the poorest track records of recent years. Coach R. A. Ball called the tracksters for the official opening of the season, the last week of March. Returning to bolster the Panther squad were six senior monogram winners and one junior letterman. Ashtabula started its season dropping a 78-48 meet to Conneaut Wednesday, Apr. 14. Dick Hampton, mile; Brad Carleton, discus; Dick Whelpley, low hurdles; and Carl Streicher, broad jump, were the only Bulans who copped first places. In their second meet, Ashtabula was blasted by thsir across town rivals, the Horbor Mariners, 67-51, Tuesday, Apr. 20. at Bula Field. Bob Craft sparked the Panthers taking a first in all three dashes. The only other first the Panthers were able to obtain was in the 880-relay. Dropping their third straight, the Bulans lost to Painesville Harvey 70-48, Friday, Apr. 23. Dick Hampton collected two firsts in the distance runs, while the 880-yd. relay team, composed of Don Post, Carl Streicher, Carlton Markin, and Bob Craft brought (Continued on page 136) Kneeling—Dovid Louis; Standing: Jim Locksonen, Rudy Vendetti, Brod Corleton, Keith Ellis, Marvin Dietrich, Dick Whelpley, Ben Fossett, Gerald Kujolo, Dick Hampton, Louis More fifty-six Hettelmen The end of the sports yeor found Bulo boasting 49 lettermen. Baseball monogram winners in 1954 were Don Bento, Phil Carlo, Ernie Colucci, Gerald DeGen-naro. Les DeGennaro, Bob Forloine, John Mortello, Don Prillaman, and Jim Welty. Dick Whelpley, Marvin Dietrich, Dick Hampton, Raburn Howland, Carl Streicher, Keith Ellis, Benny Fossett, Louis More, Rudy Vendetti, Brad Carleton, Bob Craft, Ray Kovacs, Bill Labry, Carlton Markin, and Don Post were trackmen who received letters for the '54 season. On the football squad, letters were awarded to Dick Ballo, Brad Carleton, Mark Corts. Gerald DeGennaro, Bill Humphrey, Gary Johnson, Ray Kovacs, Gil Martello, John Martello, Howard Musser, Cosie Patrick, Daryl Upole, Steve Wilbur, Tom Domizi, Sam Dispense, Bill Forloine, Ken Kovacs, Bill Labry, Ron Orlando, Don Post, Frank Sposito, and Bob Gilchrist. Those seeing sufficient action on the coge team to win A's were Phil Carlo, Ken Kovacs, Ray Kovacs, John Martello, Terry Moisio, Cosie Patrick, and Jim Welty. To win a monogram in baseball, a pitcher had to pitch one-third of the total games. All others had to play one-half of the total innings. Track lettermen had to make a total of 10 points over the season or place in the Lake Shore Invitational Meet. On the football squad, seniors had to play 12 quarters; juniors, 16 quarters; and sophomores, 20 quarters to win a letter. In basketball, a letter winner had to see action in one third of the total quarters. A H S LETTERMEN First Row: Ronnie Orlando, Carlton Markin, 81II Labry, Gil Martello, Ooryl Upole, Bill Humphrey, Phil Carlo, Terry Moisio; Second Row: Coach Ball, Don Post, Phil Jcpson, Bill Forloine, Sam Dispense, Jim Welty, Leslie DeGennaro, Frank Sposito, Cooch Farello; Third Row: Cooch Bicber, Gerald DeGennaro, Gory Johnson, Brad Corleton, Howord Musser, Mark Corts, Dick Ballo, Coach Guornieri; Fourth Row: John Mortello, Ken Kovacs. Cosie Patrick, Roy Kovacs, Bob Gilchrist. fitty-seven Cjids’ spelts After q year's hibernation, due to lack of a girls' physical education director, the Girls' Athletic association steamed full speed ahead with President Janet Deel; Vice-president Donna Moy; Secretary Marlene Whelpley; Treasurer Carol O'Brien; and Adviser Miss Mary Fredericks at the controls. Cecil Sprong, manager, started the ball rolling, as soccer awakened Bula's fairer athletes. Manager Carol O'Brien organized volleyball and Sue Ball, Kay Carraher, Pat Frisch, Donna Griswold, Linda Headley, Janet Meahl, and Janice McKee came through with the winning team, the Volleyettes. Other teams participating were Senior Cockers. Junior Volleyettes, White Sox, Sophomore Toppers, and Six Toppers. Mid-winter saw Manager Charlotte Fritz whipping the loop game gals into shape. The basketball teams were Mississippi Southern, Michigan State, UCLA, and Ohio State. As Spring advanced, swimming, badminton, tennis, baseball, and tumbling shored the spotlight. Managers of the sports were Pat Kinsella, Nancy Craig, DeeAnn Stimson, Donna May, and Carol O'Brien, respectively. GAA members trekked to the Play Day at Orwell Saturday, Feb. 5, to compete in basketboll and volleyball tournaments. Awards were presented at the Annual GAA Spring banquet. SENIORS IN GAA First Row: Jeannette Honna. Judy Loose, Janet Deel, Mor-lene Whelpley, Ann Mmwcgen. Second Row: Carol O'Brien, Charlotte Fritz, Marilyn Greene. Mist Fredericks, Cccilc Sprong. Beverly Bortko. Third Row: Gail Stevens, Pot Kinsella. Joan Bienko, Charlotte Trozzo, Dco-Ann Stimson, Noncy Craig. fifty-eight CO-ED BOWLING Co-sponsored by the YMCA and YWCA, o Co-Ed Bowling League was started at AHS this year. The Ten Pins, after attaining the lead, held first place for the remaining part of the bowling season. Second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth places were for the most part interchanged throughout the year among the Mabigabes, Cannon Balls, Slabovian Slobs, Gutter Balls, and Pin Splitters. Taking part in this league were Phil Arvidson, Jim Brindley, Jim Brown, Bob Brumley, Mary Camplese, Tom Carleton, Bob Dingenary, Ed Ernst, Don Edwards, Allan Erickson, Betsy Finch, Ed Hoplight. Bill Humphrey, Dick Luoma, Peggy McAlister, Andy McElroy, Bob Martin, Garry Moody, Tom Richcreek, Twila Smith, Cecile Sprong, Gail Stevens, DeeAnn Stim-son, Mary Swanson, Theresa Todd, David Turchik, Henry Whittier, and August Zigmont Bob Brumley is president and Peggy Ay cAlister is secretary of the group. Mr. Don Long, YMCA Physical Educa-tio director, sponsored the league, assisted by Miss Mory Fredericks. GAA BOWLING The Girls' Athletic association sponsored the girls' bowling league. Under Manager Janet Deel. six teams were organized and as of Feb. 17, DeeAnn Stimson held high point average of 124, Dorothy Bailes, high gome of 168, and Mory Swanson, high series of 302. VIC BOWLING The Vocational Industrial club of AHS has for the first time in its history started on organized bowling league. Four teams, each with five boys, moke up the roster. Som Dispense is chairman of the group which bowls every Friday night at the ABC alleys. (Continued on page 134) Mfy-ninc Perenniol leod'f'O foculty bowler, Mr. Goorgo Guornieri, walks oway from o strike. a eelleadels avib iTiana CHEERLEADERS V - is for their vim, vigor, and vitality, A - is for Ann Minwegen, with the sweet personality. R - is for routine, for which Janet Lalli gives the cue, S - is for Shirley Rhinehart, with eyes of clear blue, I - is for Irene Vacca, with her ever ready smile, T - is for the teamwork, Alice Pekonen presents in style; and Y - is for the yells. Donna Jones helps mold. C - is for our colors Black and Gold; H - is for Howland (Alisan), who can really cheer, E - is for the energy which Joyce Alberts showed all year; E - is for efficiency, a symbol to admire, R - is for Mr. Rowley, our worthy adviser; L - is for Louise Penna, who owns big brown eyes, E - is for entertainment which the pep band provides; A - is for ASHTABULA, whom we honor like o king, D - is for Diane McRae, who bounces like a spring; E - is for the effectiveness with which Norita Shaw cheers, R - is for Roberts (Marilyn), who will cheer the next two years; S - is for the sportsmanship, which we all understand, and the main reason why AHS is so grand. MANAGERS During the gridiron season, Phil Jepson, senior, and Anthony Marano, Junior, undertook duties as football managers. When cage time rolled around, David Rea, senior, and Anthony Marano were managers. Seniors David Louis and Jim Brown were track managers, while Bill Anderson, junior, served the baseball team. The jobs of these boys were not easy, requiring work and carrying responsibility. Some of these duties were collecting, distributing, and keeping track of oil uniforms. Equipment was also kept in tip-top shape. First Row Cheering block-heodv Bulo pep promoters in cortwheel formation; Second Row: Our queen and her court; Louise is crowned by Footboll Toom Co-Coptoin. Third Row: Little John quenches thirst; Louis interviews two charming co-eds; Mrs. Cozie goes to town; Fourth Row: Ball brushes up Boll-men; Bosketboll ballet; Fifth Row: Kenny peddles down the floor, go boy, go; Jumpin' John passes off. sixty Da t £tajjj As we finish this veer's project of 18 newspapers and the 1955 Yearbook, we of the DART staff are not ending our journalistic work. Our training in bringing timely, knowledge-giving news to you will help each of us, in our different vocations to prepare ourselves for future happiness and security. We hope we have succceeded in promoting school spirit in students and teachers ot AHS since we endeavored to strengthen the ties between pupils and instructors. Featured on the front page were DART'S Point, Board Logue, and It's a Date. Alternating as co-editors of page one were Bert Carlisle and Mary Dieffen-bacher, with Bill Manchester and Lillian Sposito. Bulaughs, TNT Explodes, News Views, and Exchange Chatter, highlighted page two, edited by Peter Babcox and Myrna Lander. Page three contained faculty, club, and junior high news and was supervised by editors Nancy Anderson and Virginia Cleveland. Through page four we tried to keep you up-to-date on all AHS sports. Know the DART STAFF Left to riohtr Mary DietteobocHor. Sort Corlitlo, Lillian Spooito, Bill Monchc� ter. Oevcrly Builkw, Maxine Levin, Frorxes Colicchio, Mike Mcrtz; Mrs. Edith Witt, treasurer, and Miss Marie A. Kahnc, odviser. Way was the sports feature column. Coeditors were Mark Corts and Dave Rea, assisted by sports reporter Jack Zaback. Beverly Bartko and Maxine Levin were co-editors of the Yearbook. Frances Colicchio was copy editor. Columnists and reporters were Pat Alls-house, Norman Olson, Loura Lee Peterson, Shirley Rhinehart, Sandra Schossler, Margie Scott, Douglas Stoneman, Theresa Tim-onere, and Irene Vacca. Mike Mertz was photographic editor. He was assisted by Tom Jackson and Lou Mazza. Delores Ray, business manager, was helped by Janet High. Advertising manager was Bette White, with solicitors Shirley Campbell, Barbra Maynard, Phyllis Nappi, and Ursula Rich. Walter Windshield and Lee Brace held the audience in gales of laughter os they performed in the kick-off assembly for the newspaper drive, while Mystery Guest Frank Gentile kept What's My Business panelists thinking up names during the Yearbook drive assembly. A dramatization of the Santa Claus Editorial was presented by Junior newswriters sixty-four in commemoration of Notional Newspaper week. The 13th savings bond wos purchased for the Junior Red Cross. By keeping the ten-cent stomps, alloted DART salesmen with 100 per cent sales, the purchase was made possible. AHS alumni, in the service of their country, were sent free DARTS with money from the sale of football programs ot all home games. The 1953-54 DART received an International First place award from Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society critical service. Myrna Lander and Lou Mazza won first and second prizes of $.5 and $3, respectively, in the county TB contest. Representing AHS in editing the first in a series of school news columns in the Ashtabula STAR-BEACON were the Junior newswriters. Alternating each week in editing this school news were Edgewood's, Harbor's, and St. John's newspaper staffs. With Miss Marie A. Kahne, DART adviser, went Bert Carlisle and Bill Manchester to the Fall Editors' conference in Kent. Mary Dieffenbacher, who captured second place in the JAOS pre-convention coverage, Dave Rea, Lillian Sposito, and Douglas Top Picture L. W to r ' derd, J Campbell ti Roy, Borbra Moy-, Bette White, Shirley Nappi, Ursula Rich. jrO Tc(t,tO right: Peter Babco , Myrno Loader, Nancy Anderson, Virginia Cleveland, VLMork Corts, Dov� d Rea, Jack Zoback, Norman Olson, v-____________. __ % V- Bottom P :Kire left to riq it: Pat A Pet or son, Sc l ossler, man. Louroti.ee Shirley Rh oehart. Sundia rjone Scott, Oougta� Stonc-Timonere, Irene Vdcco. Stoneman attended the November convention of the Journalism Association of Ohio Schools in Columbus, of which Miss Kahne was president. They interviewed guest speaker, Milton Caniff, and hud their picture taken with him. Attending the NOSP convention in Kent were Junior newswriters and Senior staff members accompanied by Miss Kahne. Mrs. Edith Witt served as treasurer of The DART. sixty-five Band First Row: Joan Spxth, Sara Ridgcwoy, Elizabeth Erickson. Dennis Hore, Virginia Kresovich, Patty Wintz, Noncy Wible. Lindo Decker, Sue Ridgway, Joon Bowdler. David House, Anise Pease, Bill Anderson. Bette Rae Luce. Second Row: Judy Howk, Judy Weir, Marlene Guerriero. Morie Miner, Jonct Smith, Betty Ferguson, Kay Rogers, Nick Woymon, Corlton Morkin, Kathleen Galovich, Lucille Rocco, Jonct Sabotinc, Linda Costle, Loretto Arnold. Third Row: Corol Allen, 8cvcrly Hcrl, Terry Schwab, Corolyn McBride, Hugh Murray, Emily Fisher, Arlene Snyder, Shirley Campbell, Cccelio Louis, Barbara Collins, Barbro Maynard. Joyce Luce. Mary Lou Hoffman, Lucille Gctzy, Loretto Martello- Fourth Row: David Yeoger, Grant Brockwoy, Gary Corver, David Silva, Thomas Wible, Gordon Stonlcy, Edward Schock, Douglas Bennett, Corol Luce, Mortha Halleen, Horlcne Bell. Sue Show, Gloria Miller, Leigh Fisher. Fifth Row: John Holliday, Lorry Scofuro, David Weir, Jackie Konter, Henry Whittier, Neil Crislip, Jomes Powell, Mike Cor-bissero, Robert Howe, David Boomhowcr, Donald Reiser, John Brewer, Robert Sherwood, Priscilla Swanson, Gay Baldwin, Jerry Ufford, Peter Boldwin. At the crack of dawn each morning for the first six weeks, AHS band members knew the show must go on for the football games. Bringing the marching season to a close was the Band Festival at Harbor's Wenner Field Oct. 20. Six bands gathered in a Salute to Souso. Mike Mertz served as narrator for the band for football season and programs throughout the year. Following marching, preparations were made for the Mid-Winter Concert in January. An invitation was received to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival, consequently music was memorized, marching was practiced, and money was raised so the band could venture to Washington. The band left Mar. 30, and toured Washington while there. Highlighting the year was the On to Washington dance, a midnight show Stars and Stripes Forever, the Military sixty-Six Ball held the lost part of April, and the Spring Concert, Wednesday, May 4. Grant Brockwoy and Tom Wible were selected to play in the Clinic Band at Canal Fulton Soturday, Jan. 22. Attending the solo contest in Youngstown Soturday, Mor. 5, were Grant Brockway, Michael Corbissero, Lucille Gctzy, John Holliday, Mory Lou Hoffman, Carlton Markin, Hugh Murray, James Powell, Tom Wible. and David Yeager. The two pep bonds competed to entertain at pep assemblies. Officers for the band were Dovid Weir, president; Tom Wible, vice-president; Bette Rae Luce, secretary; and Edward Schack, treasurer. Assisting Bob Howe in leading the band were Joan Bowdler, Linda Decker, Virginia Kresovich, Sue Kay Ridgwoy, Noncy Wible and Patricio Wintz. The AHS Bond Boosters helped raise money for the band by selling popcorn and refreshments at the games. Officers for the yeor were H. R. Murray, president; Mr. Fred Collins, vice-president; J. E. Halleen, Jr., secretary; and Mr. Arthur Halliday, treasurer. Director W. W. Hamm is assisted by O. F. Kaura. sixty-seven _ ... . . r„riv ...oiriino w� oc«ice; Second Row: Bula first Row: Piping bondsmen provido rmnic for pep assembly, lot Moiorcttcs pose on AHS orch. Beginning a successful year, the AHS a Cappella choir, directed by Miss Alfield Johnson, song in o Thanksgiving program for AHS Wdenesday, Nov. 24, marched and song in the Santo Claus porode Monday, Nov. 29, and participated in the Elks Annual Memoriol service ot Edgewood school Sunday, Dec. 5. The Annual Christmas concert was presented to the public Sunday, Dec. 19. Alumni were invited to join in singing the Advent Motet. This was followed by a reception for members at the home of Sandro Schossler. Christmas programs were presented at Hotel Ashtabula for the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs Friday, Dec. 27, and Tuesday, Dec. 21, respectively, with a First Row: Choristers celebrate concert; lo, lo, la, to, la. to, to. Second Row: Choir officers confer; Practice mokes perfect. sixty-eight First Row: Marilyn Nicholas, Donna Smock, Shirley Rhmehort, Linda Headley. Bette Roe Luce, Mary Elizabeth Simko, Louise Penno, Nancy Coxe, Jomce Brake, Nancy Kcotino. Irene Vocco, Jonet Decl, Carol Nicholos. Shirley Codmes. Second Row; MarMIO Mixer, Lmdo Lind, Noncy Anderson. Lo«s Mills, Sue Ball. Beuloh Ooyer, Oci� y Finch, Miss Johnson, Barbora Wilson. Deonna House, Janet Alderman, Jockic Kon-tcr, Monlyn Wclscr. Myrna Padcn, Beverly Bartko, Eleanor Brown, Morlcne Whelplcy Third Row: Kay Gallagher, June Mills, Dovid Weir, Phillip Hall, Ernest Smith. Robert Fleissner, Judd Lew.s, Mark Corts, David Gomes, Joe Solcmbrino, Douglas Bennett, Jim Giannell, Chorles Ncmitz, Lou Mozzo, Ernie Colucci, Pat Poros, Ann Mmwcgcn. Fourth Row: Barbora Vettel, Joan Bionko. Joe Zobhsem, Don Post, Carl Christenson. Jim McKee, Alfred Schoder, David Korbocka, Ray Kovacs, Louis Laszlo, Roy Thornton, Neal Trucsdcll, Don Streicher. Anthony Morano, Dovid Smith, Felix Rozzo Borbaro Schuller, Sandro Schossler. recording over WICA radio station Friday, Dec. 24. The group caroled at Carlisle-Allen's three nights during Christmas week. Programs for Park junior high and AHS concluded the Christmos season activities. Officers were Sandra Schossler, president; Joe Zoblisein, vice-president; Ray Kovacs, secretary; Mark Corts, treasurer; Irene Vocco, business manager; ond Beverly Bartko, historian. Soloists during the yeor were Mark Corts, Deanna House, Bette Luce, James McKee, Lois Mills. Sandra Schossler, Barbara Schuller, Donno Smock, Joe Solembrino, Don Streicher, and Irene Vacca. Howard Musser was admitted to the choir the second semester. Two quartets that sang for various programs and organizations were the Bula Belles composed of Eleanor Brown, Joan Bienko, Deanna House, and Lois Mills; and the four chesrleaders, Ann Minwegen, Louise Penna, Shirley Rhinehort, and Irene Vacca. Several members trekked to Erie, Pa. to hear the Upsala College Choir of which Gerald Kujala, '54 graduate, is a member. Concerts were exchanged with Harbor high school. The Annual Spring concert was presented to the public Wednesday, May 11. An all-day trip to Cleveland, a banquet, and singing at the Baccalaureate service Sunday, May 29, concluded the activities of the yeor. sixty-flint SOPHOMORES IN SERVICE CLUB First Row: Linda Decker, Donno Jones, Alison Howland, Corol Luce, Sue Kov Ridgeway, Sandro Powers. Second Row: Jean Gustafson, Lita Lignctto, Mr. Farcllo, Lucille Ruffo, Dorothy Taylor. Third Row: Priscilla Hare, Joan Chioromontc, Lynn Arbogost, Judy Purvis, Vicki 8ienko. JUNIORS IN SERVICE CLUB First Row: Matilda Mozzocci, Ann Pizzuto, Joyce Alberts, Diorve McRae, Norifa Show, Linda Headley, Joan Spcith, Annette Zok, Della Gliozzi, Corol Allen. Second Row: Mory Jane Prestlcy, Nancy Chop-man, Esther LandolfL Marcia Teed, Judy Worren, Mr, Farcllo. Nancy Coxc, Mory Jo Stiff, Mary Jano Complcse, Lucille Borfone, Anne Kurigor. Third Row: Mary Lou Izzi, Cecelia Louis, Koy Nelson, Patty Hannom, JoAnn Hamilton, Marilyn Nicholas, Sandro Levine, Barbara Wilson, Marilyn Welser, Don Post, Bill Forlomc. Leigh Fisher Fourth Row: Koy Corroher, Mory Swon-son, Sue Boll, Diane DeGeorgc, Joan Dramis, Bob Howlond, Anthony Contogollo, Anthony Maro-no, Tom Jockson, David Smith, John Rodebough. SENIORS IN SERVICE CLUB First Row: Noncy Wiblc, Carol Hampton, Janet Deel, Joan Bowd-ler, Barbra Maynard, Charlotte Fritz, Beverly Bartko, Arlene Sny-dor, Eleanor 8rown, Ann Min-wegen Second Row: Kay Whalen, June Mills, Lois Mills, Noncy Anderson, Virginia Cleveland, Mr. Ball, Virginio Krcsovich, Joan Bicn-ko, Goil Stevens, DecAnn Stimson, Charlotte Trozzo. Third Row: Jim Welton, Bert Carlisle. Ed Voirol, Tom Wible, Noncy Croig, Frances Pokcrny, Jack Zabock, Don Stretcher, Henry Stine. Doug Stonemon, Mike Mertz. Y-CANTEEN COUNCIL First Row: JoAnn Mortino. Louise Penno, Joon Spieth, Beverly Bartko. Betty White, Nancy Chapman, Joonne Sandy, Eleanor 8rown. Second Row: Don Post, Lois Mills, Barbara Wilson. Pat Poros, Kay Corroher, Lou Mozzo, Leigh Fish-er, Eddie Schock. Third Row: Gil Mortello, Jack Zabock, Don Streicher, David Louis, Brod Corle-ton. Gory Johnson, Tom Jockson. seventy Black and Qold eioice eu Promoting school spirit and interest in school functions was the main objective of the Black and Gold Service club sponsored by R. A. Ball and Mr. Frank Farello. Presiding over the club was Jim Welton, aided by June Mills, vice-president; Eleanor Brown, secretary; and Nancy Wible, treasurer. Sponsoring the Homecoming festivities was one of the main projects of the group this year. Halftime ceremonies were taken care of by club members, ond a dance, ot which Football Queen Louise Penna was crowned, followed the game. First year members sold 800 book covers which bore the Ashtabula high crest on the front and a ferocious looking panther on the back. These book covers helped to keep Bula students' books in good condition. One hundred twenty black and gold zipper neck sweat shirts were also sold by the club as a means of boosting school spirit. A student block cheering section was also started. The cheering section supported the Ponther's athletic teams at home and away throughout the year. These students willingly help other organizations by ushering at band, choir concerts, football and basketball games, and collecting tickets. Pins will be given on the basis of a point system to members who qualify. Canteen Council Meeting monthly each first Thursday, the Y-Canteen Council elected Bradley Carleton, Ashtabula, and Pete Hewins, Harbor, co-chairmen. Lois Mills served as secretary. This year's council consisting of 50 members from Ashtabula and Harbor planned a monthly dance. The responsibilities of putting on a successful dance are shared by the members. AHS and HHS alternate taking charge of each dance and activity. Special projects of the year were choosing to clothe and feed a Western German child for one year and adopting o Christmas fomily. Monthly activities included a trip to Cleveland for the Brown vs. Eagles game, skating, swimming, and Open House ot the YMCA for council members. To strengthen the bonds of friendship between Bula and Harbor is the purpose of the council of which Mr. Jack Stands of the YMCA was adviser. j venty-o«c future Teachers c OmeUca Substituting for absent teachers and selling pop at home basketball games were major activities of the FTA, whose members met once a month. With adviser Miss Margaret Howard, Mike Corbissero was elected president; Charlotte Trozzo, vice-president; Kay Whalen, secretary; Nancy Wible, treasurer; ond Barbara Vettel, historian While regular teachers attended meetings, members taught in elementary schools of the City system Oct. 7 and Dec. 2-3. Discussions and skits concerning teaching experiences and old school days provided variety at Fall meetings. Leading the programs were DeeAnn Stimson and Charlotte Trozzo. Barbara Vettel was hostess at the party in December when o Christmas program was presented. The group sow a movie, All God's Children, and heard Shirley Eighmy and Nancy Larson speak on teacher training in February. In March, members were guests of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary fraternity of woman teachers. Dr. P. H. Augustine, director of Guidance of the Albion Schools, was the speaker for this meeting held at Lincoln elementary school in Edgewood. A breakfast was planned for the final activity. - Teen ; Heading the Sophomore Y-Teens was President Jonet Rushton with Judy Santillo, Mary Eastman, end Rosemary Vendetti os vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. Inter-club Council member was Luccille Ruffo. Miss Mory Fredericks advised the club. Sixteen sophomore Y-Teens took the YWCA-Y-Teen tour to New York and the United Nations. Teens participated in the Thanksgiving assembly, enjoyed a Christmas party, and a Valentine's Day banquet, held a Skating party followed by a Slumber party, attended the YWCA banquet, and sponsored a dance. $unio’i ( enio’L J- Teens Beverly Bartko, president of the Y-Teens, was assisted by Jean Cover as vice-president; Maxine Levin, secretary; and Joanne Sandy, treasurer. Anne Kuriger and DeeAnn Stimson were Interclub Council members, while Gail Stevens served os Penny Parade chairman. Mrs. Jane Clark was sponsor. Taking the YWCA Y-Teen Tour to New York and the United Nations were 12 Junior-Senior Y-Teens. Main projects included two dances, The El Rancho Rompo, and The Disney Dream, a Christmos Slumber party, and o Pizza Slumber party. Highlighting the year's work were the adoption of a family at Christmas, a recorded Christmas program for WICA, and an appearance of four Teens on the panel program, Silhouette, at WICA-TV. The Teens enjoyed the YWCA banquet, presented the Easter program, and wound up the year with the Farewell party for seniors at Cook's Forest opltomoie ieventy-� wo SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS IN FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA First Row: Morilyn Mozzocci, Irene Bottmclli, Carol Cunninghom, Joyce Albert , Dorald Logon, Mary Simko. Jeon Gustofson, Mory Jane Presflcy, Colleen Bennett. Second Row: Marie Miner, Judith Warren, Mory Jane Complcse, Mnroorct McAlister, Marcia Teed. Misi Howard, Donna Pnddlc, Virginia Coluc-ci, Lucille Ruffo, Judith Sontillo. Third Row: Joon Chiaromonte Gloria Stanley. Kothlccn Proctor, Sue Boll, Jockie Kontcr, Betsy Finch, Joe Montanoro, Lou Mozzo, Bob Martin. SENIORS IN FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA First Row: Virginio Cleveland, Vir- ainio Greenowolt, Noncy Wible, orol Hampton. Beverly Eighmy, Eleonar Brown, Kay Gallagher, Nancy Keating, Charlotte Fritz Second Row: Ann Mmwcgen, Noncy Anderson, Kothlccn Wholen, Jeon Cover, Miss Howord, June Mills, Sandro Schossler, David Yeager, Bert Corlislc, Jim Welton. Third Row: Pat Kinsclla, Barbara Vettel, Joan Bicnko, DeeAnn Stimson, Charlotte Trozzo, Nancy Craig, Cothorinc Brockway Joe Zobliscin, Mike Corbisscro. Bill Manchester, Doug Stonemon. SOPHOMORES Y-TEENS First Row: Anise Pcose. Colleen Bennett, M o r f h a Colavecchio, Corolinc Lobry, Susan DiDonato, Mory Eostmon, Donna Jones, Sandro Rice, Dorald Logon, Jeon Gus-tefson; Second Row: Carol Cheney, Lois Lindbcrg, Shirley Stevens, Betty Frazcc, Lito Lignetto, Jonct Rushton, Miss Fredericks. Mary Loftus, Rosemary Vendetti, Coro-lyn Urban; Third Row: Morilyn Roberts, Penny Cragon, Lucille Ruffo, Judy Sontillo, Priscilla Hore, Barboro Scspico. Borty Warren, Kathy Proctor, Barbara Kid-ler. Judy Eckler; Fourth Row: Lynn Arbogosf, Linda King. Judy Purvis, Alice Pckonen. Lucille Del Prince, Theresa Todd, Norma Hughes. Bernice Giannclli. JUNIOR-SENIOR Y-TEENS First Row: Shirley Cox. Janet Dcel. Joanne Willioms, Beverly Gill, Marlene Whclplcy, Joann Sandy, Beverly Bortko, Nancy Keating, Carol Luce, Martha Hallcen, Carol Stonemon, Eleanor Brown; Second Row: Anne Kurigcr, Solly Simmons. Jonice McKee, Charlotte Fritz, Ann Mmwcgen. Myrno Paden. Mrs. Clork, Moxme Levin, Carol O'Brien, Carolyn Stonemon, Morilyn Greene, DeeAnn Stimson; Third Row: Jean Cover, Lois Mills, June Mills, JoAnn Sterling, Pat Kinscllo. Sue Boll, Jonef Mcohl, Mary Dicffenbocher, Joan Bicnko. Gail Stevens, Chor-lottc Trozzo. Morgaret Company, Noncy Craig. seventy-three SOPHOMORES IN LATIN CLUB first Row: Anise Pease, Linda Castle, Carol Kittinger, Mary Eost-man, Joan Laurcllo, Dorald Logan, Joyce Luce, Alice Pckoncn; Second Row: Morilyn Roberts, Judy Weir, Mary Lou Hoffman, 8orbora Kid-net, Mrs. Johnson, Judy Santillo, Daisy Miller, Penny Cragon, Hugh Murray; Third Row: Jim Powell, Ed Limbock, Sylvia 8uckcy, Donna Borncr, Judy Ecklcr, Gory Walters, Gerry Krope. JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN LATIN CLUB First Row: Mary Simko, Frances Colicchio, Lillian Sposito, Judy Loose, Eloonor Brown. Margaret Kopala, Lois Mills; Second Row: Barbora Schuller, Mory Dicffen-bachcr, Jockie Konter, Mrs. Johnson, Peter Babcox, Don Thorpe, Eddie Schock, Bert Carlisle; Third Row: Bob Locke, Cosmo Laurello, Jim Loeffel, Henry Stine, Irving Blickstcin, Dave Louis, Mark Corts. FRENCH CLUB First Row: Linda Headley, Mory Prcstlcy, Carol Allen, Judy Warren, Corol Stoncmon, Betty Jo Rice, Morgarct Kopola; Second Row: Leigh Fisher, Janice McKee, Miss Stoyman, Morgorct McAlister, Nancy Anderson, Virginia Cleveland, Judd Lewis; Third Row: Eorl Redmond, Bill Manchester, Tom Jockson, David Smith, Dick Floyd, Bob Howe, Ray Kovacs, Tom Hoc-low. SPANISH CLUB First Row: Morilyn Mozzocci, Ann Pizzuto, Joyce Alberts, Oione McRae. Virginio Grccnowalt, Annette Zak, Nancy Creed, Corol Hampton, Beverly tighmy, Joann Sandy, Mory Jane Camplese; Second Row: Marcia Teed, Cecelia Louis, JoAnn Caughlon, Dorothy Ford, Delores Fish, Virginia Colucci, Mrs. Mc-Elroy, Barbora Wilson, Helen Josek, Marilyn Nicholas. Charlotte Fritz, Joyce Hcrley. Third Row: Jimmy Gianncll, Carlton Morkin, June Mills, Kothlccn Whalen, Cothorino Brockwoy, Koy Carroher, Deanna House, Sue Boll, Jonct Meohl. Barbara Vcttcl, Joan Bicn-ko. Fourth Row: Pete Baldwin, Koy Galloghcr, Charlotte Trozzo, Nancy Craig, Fronces Pokorny, Betsy Finch, Carlton Craft, Kenneth Woodworth, Jim Wclton, Mike Corbisscro, Joe Zobliscin, DecAnn Stimsin Fifth Row: Nancy Coxe, Dave Rea, Kenny Loffmcn, Don Strcicher, Bob Croft, Jock Za-bock, Gil Mortcllo, Dove Turchik, Dwight Beatty, Gary Johnson, Anthony Marono. seventy-four Elected to offices in the Latin club were Lois Mills, president; Bert Carlisle, vice-president; Mark Corts, secretory; Judy Luce, treasurer; and Henry Stine, historian. Initiation for sophomores highlighted the first meeting. As part of the initiation, every boy and girl wore his own version of space costumes. Eleanor Brown was chairman. Julius Caesar, a skit, and talks about Christmas constituted other programs. Mark Corts acted as Santa Claus for the exchange of gifts. A war-torn family in Greece wasn't forgotten os members sent a CARE food package of gifts. A facimile of a TV quiz program, Chance of a Sophomore, was presented with Ed Limbach as MC. Oracle of Dephi and the Olympic games featured the February and March meetings. The Trojan Trot, o donee, in March was one of the club's highlights, as was the banquet which honored Mrs. Arlene Johnson, club adviser, and senior members of the organization. Le Cercle Francois has enjoyed one of the most active and successful seasons in its history. All meetings were held in members' homes. At the organization meeting in October, ot the home of Mademoiselle Stayman, the following seniors were elected: Bill Manchester, president; Ray Kovacs, vice-president; Nancy Anderson, secretary; Virginia Cleveland, treasurer; and Margaret Kapala, historian. In November, juniors caricatured types of Parisians to meet their initiation requirement. Pere Noel (Leigh Fisher) distributed gifts at the Chrismas party, when Dick Floyd and David Smith told about Christmas customs in France. Selling of holly wreaths also highlighted the holiday season. The Mardi Gras dance in February converted the gym into a New Orleans scene as dragon Sargidram crowned Tom Carleton and Helga Miggo as King and Queen of the Carnivol. Heading committees were Leigh Fisher, Bob Howe, Tom Jackson, Peg McAlister, Janice McKee, David Smith, and Judy Warren. Miss Jean Phillips showed slides of France taken on her European trip last summer ot the March meeting Climaxing the year was the traditional banquet in Moy. Officers of the Spanish club were June Mills, Gary Johnson, Kay Whalen, and Gil Martello, president, vice-president, secretory, and treasurer, respectively. Juniors were initiated and admitted as members in November. During school the following day, the initiated wore miniature Mexican hats and signs. At the annual Yuletide party, Cothorine Brockwoy read the Christmas story from the Spanish Bible. Joan Bienko gove a talk on Christmas customs in Mexico. Two playlets, Why Study Spanish and La Dimirsion Irre-bacable, were presented. Having adopted a family for the holiday, each member contributed a gift. The group song Christmas carols and broke the Pinatas. A picnic highlighted the club's activities for the year. Mrs. Genevieve McElroy was club adviser. fluniol Red Gloss The Junior Red Cross packed boxes which contained clothing and food for the County Home ot Christmas. They filled o chest containing health supplies such os soap, tooth brushes, combs, pencils, and toblets; and recre-otionol supplies such os baseballs and rubber balls to be sent overseas. Officers for the Junior Red Cross this year were Carol Hampton, president; Norito Show, vice-president; Irene Vocca, secretary; and Jim McKee, treasurer. Mrs. Helen Cosody ond Mrs. Hazel Rogers served as advisers. Dlamatic GluL Short skits, monologues, ond pantomimes constituted the initiation for new members which highlighted the September meeting of the Dramotic Club. Piloting the organization through the year were president Mark Corts; vice-president David Louis; secretary Sandro Schossler; and treasurer Lois Mills. Mr. Donald Knott was adviser. Three one-act plays were presented to the students and outside organiz-a ions. “A Happy Journey was directed by David Smith with Barbara Collins, James Giannell, Tom Harlow, Janice McKee, David Smith, and Judy Warren constituted the cast. Noncy Coxe, Leigh Fisher, Bill Forloine, Tom Jackson, Judd Lewis. Cecelia Louis, Pot Poros, and Barbara Wilson made up the cast of Seeds of Suspicion directed by Tom Jackson. The cast of Dust of the Road, directed by Lou Mazza, consisted of Horry Corbissero, Carol Kittinger, Lou Mazzo, and Ed Schack. Ronnie Allen, Jeon Cover, Beverly Eighmy, Darla Jones, Roy Kovacs, Anne Kuriger, David Louis, Linda Lind, Marilyn Nicholas, and Joanne Sandy were the committee for th2 Christmas party. The group went caroling and collected gifts which were sent to the Children's home. Approximately 50 clubbers attended the Annual Kent Stote Drama clinic Saturday. Feb. 5. They viewed the play, The Crucible, and saw displays and heard lectures about theatrical productions. Mice Against the Lake or Mutiny on the Bow Wownty was the title of the show given for the benefit of the athletic fund in March. The script was written by Mr. Donald Knott, Tom Jackson, and Dave Smith, with Beverly Eighmy as student director. A variety show for the Junior Red Cross, Freckles, written by Beverly Eighmy was presented to the students. A picnic and banquet concluded the group's activities. scvcnty-$.x JUNIOR RED CROSS First Row: Collcer. 8ennett, Carol Cunningham, Done I la Andrews, Nor ra Show, Undo H cod ley. Nancy Creed, Corot Hompton, Carol Nicholas, Esther Landolfi, Marcio Teed, Gloria Stanley; Second Row: Alice Pckoncn, Marilyn Roberts, Barbra Maynard, Cloire Wikom, Eva Hickman, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Cosody, Edword Geer. Gordon McBride, Stanley Churchyo, Jim G'onncll, Betty Dhonens; Third Row: Pat Kinsella, Kay Gollagher, Koy Whalen, Borbara Vettcl, Pat Hannom, JoAnn Hamilton, Gail Hamilton, Virginia Cleveland, Nancy Anderson, David Crowford, Judd Lewis; Fourth Row: Jerry Mc-Kim. Neil Mohncy. Henry Stine, David Smith, Dione DcGeorgc, Lynn Arbogott, Frances Pokorny, Dave Rea, Davo Karbocka. SENIORS IN DRAMATIC CLUB First Row: Bette Roe Luce, Theresa Timonccc. Nancy Wible, Louise Pen no, Joanne Williams. Shirley Rhinehort, Carol Hompton, Bette White. Joan Archibald, Joan Bawdier, Barbra Moynard, Jonct Aldcr-mon. Second Row: Donna Smock, Joonnc Sondy, Beverly Bortko, Jeon Cover, Ann Mmwegen, Sondra Schosslcr. Nancy Koating. Eleanor Brown. Beverly Eighmy, Kay Whalen. Lois Mills, June Mills, Debby Dickson Third Row: Tom Wible, Dove Yeager. Pete Bobcox, Ronnie Allen, Jrm Welton, Mike Cor-bisscro. Bill Lawrence, Virginia Cleveland. Nancy Anderson. Barbara Luce, Moxinc Levin, Pat Kinsella, Barbara Vettel, Virginia Kresovich Fourth Row: Dconn-House, Joan 8icnko, Charlotte Trozzo. Nancy Croig, David Weir, Ernie Smith, Jack Z bock, Gil Mar-fcllo, Brod Carlcton. Don Stcrich-er. Ncol Truesdell Jim McKee, John Mr-rtello. Fifth Row: Henry Stine, 8ill Manchester Doug Stone-man. Lonny Lehto. Mr. Knott, Dave Louis, Jim Porker, M-'rk Corts, Gory Johnson. Gerald Dc-Genncro. Cosic Potrick, Ray Ko-vocs, Mike Mortz JUNIORS IN DRAMATIC CLUB First Row: Marilyn Mozzocci, Eve Farrell, Joyce Alberts, Monoric Campbell, Norito Shaw, Dione MocRoe. Lucille Bortone. Joon Spieth, Nor� cy Creed. Maribelle Mixer, Beatrice Toylor, Della Glioz-zi. Second Row: Borbara Collins, Janice Brake. Mory Prestley, Carol Allen, Carol Nicholas. Marcia Teed, Judy Worren, Cecelia Louis, JoAnn Coughlon, Noncy Coxe. Mory Lou Izzi, Mary Jo Stiff, Carolyn Logo Third Row: Hnrrv Cor-bissero. Jim Giannell, Eddie Schock, Don Thorpe, Lou Mozza, Leigh Fisher, Judd Lewis, Anne Kuriger, Janice McKee, Kay Nelson, Mariya Nicholas, Katherine Hoplight, Noncy Chopmon; Fourth Row: Pofsy Frisch, Carol Kangos, Bar-bora Wilson, Koy Corroher, Janet Meohl, Dione DcGeorgc, Phyllis Cooper, Mr. Knott, Sandro Levine, Joon Dromis. Pot Poros, Linda Lind, Bob Martin. Fifth Row: Tom Horlow, Bob Howe, Al Schadcr, Dovid Games, David Smith, Tom Jockson, David Spring, Robert Sherwood, Anthony Marono, Bob Howland, Bill Forlotnc, Cosmo Laurcllo. SOPHOMORES IN ORAMATIC CLUB First Row: Sue Koy Ridgeway Anito Pease. Linda Decker, Mai -jone Lisowski, Barbara Annick, Colloon Bennett, Undo Custle, Carol Kiftinger, Carol Cunningham, Donna Jones. Alison Howland, Rosemary Vcndetti, David House. Second Row: Joon Laurel-lo, Carolyn Urban, Mory Lou DeMarco, 8etty Frazce. Helgo Miggo, Jean Gustafson Dorald Logan Mary Eastman, Uto Lignctta. Janet Robinson, Judy Weir Doro- thy Taylor, Evelyn Noble Third Row: Marilyn Roberts, Alice Pc-konen. Lucille DcIPrincc, Grace Moore, Barbara Scspico, Kathy Proctor, Priscilla Hare. Joon Chiaramonte, Lucille Ruffo. Borty Warren, Gay Baldwin, Mory Lou Hoffman, Penny Crogoa. Fourth Row: Gail Hamilton. Sue Allen, Daisy Miller, Dick Fassett, Mr Knott, Dave Corts, Jim Powell, Donna Priddle, Judy Townsend, Judy Eckler, Lynn Arbogost, Vicki Bienko. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLU8 First Row: Betty Kibbee, Louise K jhn. Carol Succi, Shirley Alle-man, Shoron Getcc, Juanita Kip-hart, Louro Lee Peterson. Second Row: Lucille Gliozzi, Ursula Rich, Phyllis Noppi, Mr. Stedman, Donna Hakkarainen, Donna May. Third Row: Shirley Fuches. Joyce Kendall, Gene Dahl, Arthur Whitney, Jim Kaiser, Evelyn Thornhill. VOCATIONAL COMMERCIAL CLUB First Row: Shirley Cox, Roseonn Candela, Mory Kay Adams, Myrno Lander, Peggy Smith, Chorlotte Anmck. Second Row: Morgoret Manyo, Phoebe Tenney, Beverly Gill, Mrs. Wctmorc, Morilyn Greene, Delores Ray, Madeline Howes Third Row: Alfredo Merlenc, Jo- anne Sterling, Myrno Poden, Joncf High, Carol O'Brien, Jeanne Owen, Margaret Company, Dorothy Hiet onon FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA First Row: Shirley Codmes, Andro Fitzgerald, Carol Cunningham, Mary Jane Chiominto, Lucille Rocco, Pot Stanberry. Second Row: Lite Lignctto, Rosemary Vendetti, Allison Anthony, Miss Doy, Corol Scott, Gloria Stanley, Joanne Mer-cilliott, Diane Lundstrom. Third Row: Bcrdino Tishcr, Lucille Del Prince, Sandra Latimer, Janet Warner, Lucille Gctze, Martha Dragon, Barbara Sespico, Patsy Frisch. SENATE First Row: Carol Kittingcr, Alison Howlond, Mary Simko, Janet Rush-ton, Lillion Sposito, Carol Kangos, Ronald Orlando. Ronald Willtoms Second Row: Lou Mazzo, David Weir, Borbara Wilson, Principal M. E. Rowley, Vicki Bienko, Bill For-lome. Som Dispense, Poul Mock Third Row: Bernard Baughman, Jock Zabock, Gil Mortello, Brod Corleton, Gerald DeGennaro, Richard Fossett, David Corts, Gory Johnson, Cosie Patrick. seventy-eight Distributioe Sducation dub The Distributive Education club elected Gene Dahl, president; Jim Kaiser, vice-president; Lucille Gliozzi, secretary; and Laura Lee Peterson, treasurer. Under the direction of E. F. Stedman, the club hod a membership of 21 students. Meetings were held at students' homes the third Thursday of eoch month. To begin activities, 18 members journeyed to Kent State for the Northeastern Ohio D-Ed convention. Two members went to Columbus for the State convention in March. Other activities included o skating party, a Christmas party, bowling, and the Annual Employes' banquet of Hotel Ashtabula. Taking their annual trip to Cleveland for o tour through the May Co., members stayed overnight at Hotel Cleveland Excursions were taken to the Painesville Rayon factory, Ward Products, Hershberg Products. Molded Fiberglass, Morrell Manufacturing Co., and The Star-Beacon. Vocational (Commercial dub Electing officers, Dorothy Hietanen, president; Marilyn Greene, vice-president; Alfreda Merlene, treasurer; Madeline Howes, secretory; Myrna Lander, photoghapher; Peggy Smith scrapbook; and Jeanne Owen, club reporter, was the first activity of the Vocotionol-Com-mercial club. A Christmas party, dance, trip to Cleveland, and the Annual Employers' banquet were other activities of the group. Members again managed the checkroom ot bosketboll gomes. Mrs. Doris Wetmore was club adviser. future Homemakers o{j Gmelica Highlighting events of Future Homemokers for the year was joining the National organization. A Hallowe'en Hop was held in October, while in November the group visited Brunner's Garment factory. Club members enjoyed o Christmas party ot the home of adviser Miss Isabel Doy. Other activities included making corsages for the Smith Home, a tea for members and their mothers, a special talk on styles, a banquet, a talk on picnic cooking, and making plans for Summer activities. Officers elected for the year were Andra Fitzgerald, president; Lita Lignetta, vice-president; Shirley Codmes. secretary; Pat Stanberry, treasurer; Nylodine Herttua, historian; and Carol Cunningham, news reporter. Cosie Patrick, president; Brad Corleton, vice-president; Lillian Sposito, secretary; and Gil Martello, treasurer, were elected officers of the Senate. Principal M. E. Rowley was adviser. Senators joined the National Student Council and participated in the March of Dimes campaign for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. During the Yuletide season, the senators decorated the Christmas tree in the first floor corridor and conducted the Annual Holiday Prom. Among projects sponsored by the Senators were movies for the benefit of the Athletic association; installation of a public telephone in the corridor for AHS students; and the organization of a cheering section at basketball games. The Senote bonquet ot the end of the yeor concluded the group's activities. MvOTry-mne Senior Cluto iTlechanics eu Earl Scott was elected president of the Senior Auto Mechanics club with Jerry Richards, vice-president; ond Mike Kenny, secretary-treasurer. Activities included a skating party and a benefit dance, Winter Wonderland,'' at which Donna Smock and Mike Mertz were named queen and king, respectively. Proceeds were given to the school to be used towards the new PA system. Another project of the club was to save money for a trip to the Ford Motor Co. and Museum in Detroit. The club is under the supervision of C. J. Bolender. Vocational (Industrial dub Vocational electric, machine, and auto mechanics students joined together to form this new club, the VIC, which is part of a stote-wide organization. Officers were president, Earl Scott; vice-president, Ed Voirol; secretary-treasure, Tom Johnson; sergeant-at-arms, Lloyd Rockwell; and reporter, John Martello. Club adviser is C. J. Bolender. The purpose of this club is to promote community and school activities. A club charter and membership cards were sent to the group from the state organization. Guest speokers at the first regular meeting were Superintendent E. I. Gephort, Principal M E. Rowley, ond Vocational Supervisor C. A Meister. industrial Ctrts dass J. B. Kohut is head of all Industrial Arts classes. Sophomore classes are set up to develop a student's creative ability ond his skill by working with electrical, wood, metal, and plastic projects. The second semester is spent in the drafting room. • Along with rules of sofety in the use of shop machines, juniors are taught wood machine production and methods. The 11th and 12th grade woodworking boys spend the last half of the yeor working on projects of their own choice and design, preparing the student for industry by making him rely on his own ingenuity ond initiative in creative obility. The 11th and 12th grade drafting classes are combined into one section. Junior engineering drawing consists of work on isometric, cabinet, sheet metal layout, and machine design, while seniors start with architectural details, and the second semester design and originol residence complete with floor plans, elevations, and all details. This year, the group traveled to Cleveland to the Flower and Building Show, stopping at the Sheraton furniture factory in Willoughby. The group also visited a veneer and two furniture plants in Jamestown, New York. Panther Hi f Special projects of the Panther Hi-Y were placing tags on parking meters reminding car owners of the March of Dimes, sponsoring the Second Annuol Snow Ball dance, ond adopting a needy person at Christmas time. Serving as officers were Bradley Carleton, president; David Rea, vice-president; Gary Johnson, secretary; Henry Stine, treasurer; ond Bert Carlisle, chaplain. A E. Wight was club adviser. eighty (Continued on page 89) SENIORS IN AUTO MECHANICS First Row: Phil Slovic, Bill Cor- nelius, Mike Kenny, Jomes Hinson, Lloyd Rockwell, Jerry Richards, Earl Scott. Second Row: Jomes Miller, Jock Amstrong, Bill Konon-en, Mr. 8olcndcr, Cordell Humphrey, Woltcr Willing, Rudy Vcndetti. VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUB First Row: Larry DcCoirc, John Hewitt, Frank Spono, Berme Magnuscn, Henry Muto, Phil Slavic, Richard Luoma. Steve Wilbur, Bill Cornelius, Garry Moody, Frank Sposdo, Walter Moychrovich, Mr. Fiorenzo Second Row: Mr. Wight, Dick Bollo, Guy Brown, Jack McAllister, Ed Gallagher, Phil Corlo, James Hinson, Uoyd Rockwell, Jerry Richards, Bill Lowrcncc, Jack Armstrong. Norman Simko, Doug Pfouts. Third Row: Mr. 8o(cndcr. Ed Voirol, Terry Moisio, Eorl Scott, Donold Masck, Jim Cor lew, Jim Miller, George Williams, Bill Dawson, Cordell Humphrey, Sam Dispense, Bob Dovis, Mr. Jamison. Fourth Row: Mike Kenny, John Mortcllo, Daryl Upole, Walter Willing, Bill Kananen, Jim Thompson, Ed Sergeff, Ed Edwords, Chuck Davis, Dove LaBounty, Robert Philips, Jim Bloom. Fifth Row: Nick Zolemim, Ed Ernst, Gory Arvidson, Gordon Cooper, Bill Formash, Steve Tormo, Don Crawford. Bob Sunagel. Jim Lcroux, Stanley Guermi, Tom Johnson, Chuck Kondas. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLASS First Row: Leonard Mostcllo, John Rolph, Bill Humphroy, Chuck New-bold, Joe Mcndolo, George Jenks, Cosmo Laurcllo. Second Row: Brod-Icy Corloton, Robert Howland, Phil Jcpson, Neil Crislip, Richard Powers, Mr. Kohut, Wolfgang Miggo, Tom Domlzi, Ralph Gerald. Third Row: Howard Musser, Jim Porker, Richard Anderson, Gerald DcGennoro, Cosic Patrick, Charles Wostermcn, Doug Stoneman, David Corlew, Bob Sof-ick. PANTHER Hl-Y First Row: Steve Hclmeci, Jim Gton-nell, Don Thorpe, Pete Baldwin, Ronald Katila, Joe Montanaro, Bert Carlisle, 81II Forlomc, Don Streichcr, Ernie Smith. Second Row: Robert Howlond, Kenny Rope, Bob Martin, Jim Welfon, Mr. Wight, David Weir, Tom Corleton, Brod Corleton, Phil Jepson, Mike Mertz Third Row: Jack Zabock, Dove Rea, Gerald DeGcnnaro, Gary Johnson, Doug Stoneman, Henry Stine. Jim Brindley, John Rodcbaugh, Tom Johnson, John Holliday, Bob Howe. eighty-one DEBATE CLUB Fir Row: Jim Gionncll, Judy Warren, Janice McKee, Loi Mill , Cecelia Louis, Harry Corbisscro. See-eond Row: Peter Bobcox, Bill For-loinc. Mr. Forello, Bert Carlisle, Henrv Stine. Third Row: Tom Jack-son Dove Smith, Mark Corts, David Louis, Mike Mertz. MACHINE SHOP Fir t Row: Garry Moody, Bcrnic Mognusen, Steve Wilbur. Mr. Fior-enzo, Frank Sposito, Dick Batlo. Second Row: Nick Zalcmim. Bill Lawrence, Ed Voirol, Doryl Upolc, Don Edwards, Ken Kovocs. PROJECTIONIST CLUB Frist Row: Fred Scofuro, Normon Olson, Joe Montanaro, Ronald Evans. Second Row: Robert Kister, Beth Tiffner, Peggy McAlister, Eddie Geer, Dove Spring, John Sanders. Third Row: Mr. Euverord, Pat Frisch, Janet Meohl, Wilbur Smith, Bob Bishop. THESPIANS First Row: Myrno Paden, Donna Smock, Elconor Brown, Joanne Williams, Bette White, Joan Archibald, Carol Hampton, Bette Roe Luce. Second Row: Tom Jockson, Lou Mazzo. Joan Bienko, Lois Mills, Sandro Schossler, David Weir, Jim Gionncll. Third Row: Mike Mertz, Mark Corts. John Mortello, Mr Knott, David Louis. Cosie Patrick. Roy Kovocs. eighty-two Debate Club The Debate club became a permanent school organization when in October the Senate accepted its charter. Officers elected for the year included Mark Corts, president; David Louis, vice-president; Cecelia Louis, secretary-treasurer; and Mr. Frank Forello, sponsor. Members participated in the political assembly which highlighted the Junior and Senior Class elections. A debate was presented for the student body in an assembly. As the Yearbook went to press, plans for a regular program on radio stotion WICA were being discussed. iTlacltine £liof? L?lub Students enrolled in the machine shop course are taught the basic operations of a machinist's work to prepare them for industry. They learn how to make use of the lathe, shaper, milling, turret lathes, and planer, all mochines used in industry. Juniors in the course start by learning the fundamental mechanfcs of the machine, while seniors are engaged in more complex projects. S. J. Fiorenzo is the shop instructor. Projectionist dub Keeping the Victor projector in running condition was the main achievement of the 1954-55 Projectionist club. A dozen 500-foot reels and o new lens for the Golde slide projector were purchased. Norm Olson was elected president, while Peggy McAlister. Beth Tiffner, Bob Sherwood, and Bob Sunagel were elected vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and equipment manager, respectively. Club adviser was D. E. Euverard. The club sponsored a motion picture assembly Wednesday, Mor. 1, to raise money to buy new equipment ond improve the old projectors. The feature film was Desert Legion starring Alan Ladd. A visit was made to Shea's theater to inspect the projectionist's booth where students could watch the process and function of arc projectors. Beginners' pins and Master Operators' pins were again available to those who successfully qualified and passed their tests. Thesf ians Thespians initiated lost year, Joan Bienko, Mark Corts, Tom Jackson, David Louis, John Marfello, Lou Mazza, Lois Mills, Myrna Paden, Sandra Schossler, Donna Smock, David Smith, and David Weir formed the nucleus of Troupe No. 366, an honorary dramatic society. Serving os officers were Mark Corts, president; David Louis, vice-president; Sandra Schossler, secretary; and Lois Mills, treasurer. Mr. Donald Knott supervised the group. To be eligible for membership, 10 points must be earned by taking port in productions either by acting or behind stage activity. Earning Thespian membership this year were Joan Archibald, Beverly Bartko, Eleanor Brown, Beverly Eighmy, James Giannell, Carol Hampton, Ray Kovacs, Bette Luce, Gil Mar-tello, Mike Mertz, Cosmos Patrick, Bette White, and Joanne Williams. A banquet and initiation for new members completed the group's activities for the year. eighty-thfoo Guduben Glub Ronold Evans, president; Harry Corbissero, vice-president; DeWayne Long, treasurer, Carol Cunninghom and Janet Rushton, secretaries, were officers elected for the year by the Audubon club. D. E. Euverard was club sponsor. Members cooperated and participated with the Wharram Nature club of Ashtabula County by taking tickets in November when Charles Browley gave a film talk on Bald Eagles and again in February for Hal Harrison. Members took part in field trips of their own and those of the Wharram Nature club. Activities included maintenance of the flower urns at the front of the building and care of live specimens brought into the biology department. Other projects included restoration and displaying of specimens and models, charts, pictures, construction of demonstration projects, and re-establishment of a bee colony, and the repair of the bee hive. 72aticnai Honol £ccietij Thirty-one students were awarded memberships in the National Honor Society in 1954. Students are chosen on the basis of co-operation, scholarship, citizenship, and extra-curricular activities. I hose admitted in 1954 were Mary Baldwin, Tom Bates, Jerrian Cheney, Caroline Childs, Patricia Cowie, Joanna Crawford, Elinor Diehl, Keith Ellis, May Ferguson, Jane Findlay, Robert Forloine, Rosemary Galovich, Caroline Guerriero, Gordon Hall, Richard Hampton, Marian Howe, Raburn Howland. Carol Hunter, James Lacksonen, Sylvia Lisow-ski, Evelyn Loudermilk, Betty Mack, Carolyn Mozzatenta, Jean McElroy, Donno Morgan, Donald Prillaman, Pat Reed, Ann Stauffer, John Stoneburner, Carl Streicher, and Emily Winnar. Q.uiil anc £cioit By doing outstanding work on DART publications and ranking in the upper third of their class, journalists may earn membership in Quill and Scroll, International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. Recommended by the adviser, candidates must be apprpoved by the executive secretary of Quill and Scroll. Miss Marie A. Kahne. DART Adviser, and an honorary faculty life member of Quill and Scroll, sponsors the local Erie Hopwood chapter, organized in 1927. Inducted into this society last year were juniors Mary Dieffenbacher, Bette Rae Luce, Michoel Mertz, Delores Ray, and Lillian Sposito; and seniors Don Bento, Jerrian Cheney, Cecile Crittenden, Rosemary Galovich, Charles Lilly, Carolyn Mozzatenta, Donna Morgan, Sally Powell, Don Prillaman, ond Ann Stauffer. BASEBALL (Continued from page 55) keep their lead as Fairport downed them 15-11 in a sly fest affair Thursday, May 20. Phil Carlo led the team in a field of hitting, collecting three. Ashtobula trekked to Mentor Thursday, May 27, to wind up their season and were dumped by the Cardinals 6-0. Ashtabula pitchers didn't show very impressive records but they came through ond pitched a lot of two and three-hit boll games. John Martello came through with a 5-3 record, while Gerald DeGennaro won one and dropped one. Les DeGennaro lost his only two tries for a 0-2 record. Gerald DeGennaro led the Bula batsmen with a .282 average, followed closely by Jim Welty and John Martello with .272 ond .266. respectively Coach George Guarnieri distributed letters to seniors Don Bento, Bob Forloine, and Don Prillaman; juniors Phil Carlo, Ernie Colucci, Gerald DeGennaro, and John Martello; and sophomores Les DeGennaro and Jim Welty. First Row: Office secretaries; He shows our movies Second Row: Electricians saw conduit; Sophs struggle through Latin initiation Third Row: Block Knight invades Bula; A Jock of all trades; Post-Play Party. Fourth Row: Chombcr of 100 sleepy sorls; Sophs stoko up. les One of the yeor's outstanding ossem-bl.es, and on AHS first , wos the politico! rally conducted Tuesdoy, Nov I Members of the Debote club presented compoign speeches on beholf of students running for Closs offices while members of the bond provided suitable music for the roily. Master of ceremonies wos Dovid Weir. Kickoff assemblies for the newspaper and the Yearbook were presented by The DART staff, while members of the junior news-writing class dramatized the New York Sun's famous Santa Claus editorial in commemoration of National Newspaper week. To boost school spirit, AHS Borry- more's presented several skits at pep assemblies. Senate-sponsored pay assembliess included: William Hooker, internationally known pianist, who ployed classical selections. An imitation of Liberoce highlighted the program. Table tennis stars held the audience spellbound with such teats os Keeping Melvin Ehrin, radio and television ianist, combined classical selections, pop, and comedy to present a hiahlv yvp, UffU tyn icwy y, ww.. w entertaining program. Dr. A. L. Collins displayed a unique collection of fire arms and hats. Highlighting the program was his Indian dance in full regalia. Charles E. King, former director of NBC'c famous Wings Over Jordan choir, sang well-known Negro Spirituals. Choir members, Deanna House and Mark Corts, assisted him in leading the audience in The Old Ark s A-mo- tint Row f.l-G-H-T thrive hy Cannibal's gonna got you Second Row: . . FIGHT. Third Row: Coach gets close r , thn Rorher fourth Row: StoaiC takes verin C. E. Jones, a perenmw rW.„. AHS, presented another worthwhile educational program. This year's topic was Silent Sounds and Nen e Electric- irut Dances School books ond pennonts were used for decorotions ot the Back to School Penthouse donee ot the YMCA Friday, Aug. 27. Characterizations of cheerleaders and football players made up the decorations for the Kick Off dance given by the cheerleaders in the AHS gym Friday, Sept. 17. This was followed by the Fifth Quarter dance Friday, Oct. 8, sponsored by the Canteen Council. The Halloween Hop , given by the FHA, was set for Thursday, Oct. 28. Louise Penna reigned as Football Queen at the Homecoming dance, sponsored by the Black and Gold Service club, following the Bula-Harvey game Friday, Nov. 5. El Rancho Romp, sponsored by the Junior-Senior Y-Teens was Wednesday, Nov. 24. On Friday, Nov. 26, the Canteen Council was in charge of the Thanksgiving dance, The Turkey Trot. Preceding the Senate's Christmas dance Saturday, Dec. 18, the Y-Canteen sponsored the Snowflake Flutter on Friday, Dec. 10. Mike Mertz and Donna Smock reigned (Continued on page 89) First Row: Grid queen candidates donee a dreamy waltz. Second Row: Hordly posed ot all. Third Row: Auto Mechanics Doncc-King, Queen Fourth Row: Some of the gone CAFETERIA Iclt to right Mr Ruth Bochmeicr. Mr Helen DeGennoro, Mr . Rheto Mc,b«r� . Mr Nellie Cullman. Cafeteria Specializing in a student plate consisting of potatoes, meat, and a vegetable selling at 25c, the cafeteria feeds about 240 students daily. Along with the student plate, hot dogs, sloppy Joes, and spaghetti are among the favorite foods of Bula students. Chocolate cake ranks first in the line of desserts. Always on hand to prepare the meals are Mrs. Nellie Cuffman, manager; Mrs. Rheta Herbert, Mrs. Helen DeGennoro, and Mrs. Ruth Bochmeier. Student helpers in the cafeteria are Edgar Allen, Judy Loose, ond Diane Lund-strom. Pat Friedley works in the lunch room. CUSTODIANS Left to right: Mr. Fronk Gentile. Mr . Horriot Pocicch, Mr. Charles Ginn. Custodians Always on hand to see that AHS is kept in top shape are Mr. Frank Gentile, Mr. Charles Ginn, and Mrs. Harriet Pociech. Mrs. Pociech, who has been school matron for over 14 years, has charge of keeping the offices and corridors clean. Harriet states, AHS girls are very nice ond they get nicer every year. Familiar to everyone is Frank, who finds his time taken up in the gym ond first floor, and the outside grounds in the summer. Chuck is now in his third year at AHS and enjoys puttering in his home workshop when not performing his many duties around school. Gppleciaticn For contributing to the success of the 1955 DART Yearbook, we, the staff of this ycor's publication, wish to extend our thanks ond appreciation to the following people: The Ashtobulo Merchants for their usuol excellent support by advertising. Principol M E Rowley ond Superintendent E. I. Gophort for giving ut mony scoop . The King Bindery which produced our cover with its unique design. The Poinesville Publishing Co. ond H. B. Hurst for the printing, ond the Youngstown Arc Engraving Co. ond Mr. George Snyder for help in engraving plons. The foculty and students for their fine support. Michael Mcrtz ond his assistants Tom Jockson and Louis Mozzo for the fine photography. David Louis for the art work pertaining to Lcmo. Miss Morie A Kahne, journolism odviser, ond Mrs.Edith Witt, treasurer, for helping moke the Yearbook possible. Stop In For o Snock ot EDDIE'S GRILL When You Are At The Loke Eddie's Specialties Are: Richardson's Root Beer 12 INCH HOT DOGS Steakburgers Cheeseburgers BAR - B - Q Slovenian Sausages JUMBO SHRIMP Blue Pike Fish French Fries FRESH COFFEE DAIRY QUEEN Cones Sundaes Milkshakes Banana Splits Sodas Floats Pints Quarts DON'T FORGET — NOW' Eddie's inviting you to stop here and Taste Some of His Fine Foods EDDIE'S GRILL Corner of Warner Drive Lake Road GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, OHIO ninety CONGRATULATIONS to the Closs of 1955 PERRY T. BLAINE CO. Your Ashtobulo County Investment Broker Commerciol Bonk Bldg. 4519 Main Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio Phone 33-451 and 20-016 MOSES STOP-N-SHOP Groceries Meats Fruits Vegetables Corner State Avenue and East 42nd Street Dial 25-556 Congratulations to the Class of 1955 ELECTRO METALLURGICAL COMPANY A Division of Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation Ashtabula Works ninety-one CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1955 From The Jirpie Cow Only Genuine Leather Wears as Well as It Looks! Genuine Leather is Brand New Genuine Leather Is More Comfortable Genuine Leather Makes Life Easier The Ashtabula Hide Leather Co. mn«ty-two FAST SERVICE (On Request) Bring Garments in by 12 Noon and Get Them by 6 P.M. YOUR STA-NU DRY CLEANER Hove you tried our wonderful new Sta-Nu finishing process which restores the new look to clothes. Ask about these convenient extras — Crovenette water repelling — Bachelor Service, Gorment Storage, Complete Dying Service REED'S DRY CLEANING TEXTILE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS PAINESVILLE COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. 4626 Volley View Boulevard Phone 26-921 Heartiest Congratulations To the Class of 1955 LANGER JEWELERS 4540 Main Avenue Phone 27-671 •onus UNMI MltMOUTY o t� l COCA COM COMPANY IT nino� y-� hre« BEST WISHES THE ECKLER To the Closs of 1955 ELECTRIC CO. MORRISON'S Your Frigidaire Appliance Dealer RADIO SUPPLY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Light Fixtures - Wiring Supplies 331-333 Center Street Used Appliances Ashtabula, Ohio Serving You for 42 Years Phone 37-106 227 Center Street Phone 25-451 GRAHAM'S CONGRATULATIONS DELICATESSEN TONG'S ASHTABULA GROCERIES - MEATS FLORAL SHOP FROZEN FOODS - MAGAZINES 4631 PARK AVENUE SCHOOL SUPPLIES PLANTS AND CUT FLOWERS West 44th Street Dial 36-306 Ernest E. Tong, Prop. Compliments of LEOPOLD'S BEST WISHES From Your SHOE STORE SKYWAY QUALITY TELLS COMPARE DRIVE-IN THEATRES MONTGOMERY FOOD WITH TASTE APPEAL PRINTING CO. THE RANCH HOUSE PRINTING - OFFICE SUPPLIES Car Service Dining Room GREETING CARDS 7 Miles west of Ashtabula Rt. 20 4522 Main Ave. PRINT SHOP Dial 37-391 4526 Main Ave. ninety-four First Row: In the librory; Eoting os usual Second Row: Frenchmen odvcrtise Mordi Gros; umm. that look good. Third Row: Pretty disgusted; AHS's French line. Fourth Row: Our GAA gol ; We really put Horbor in the coffin! Fred A. Williams Son INSURANCE 4631 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio The Oldest and Strongest Agency in the County Compliments of Broughton Beverage Company Bottlers of Pepsi-Cola Congratulations to the Closs of 1955 Main Avenue Pontiac Sales CADILLAC PONTIAC SERVICE AND PARTS Phone 38-221 Ashtabula, Ohio 4804 Main Ave. To The Class of 1955 We Appreciate Your Patronage and Wish You Success VINTON N. HERRON 320 Center Street ninety-six ADD LOVEJOY STUDIOS 3509 STATE AVENUE ASHTABULA 29-886 Minsholl Orgons — Fine Pianos BEST WISHES To the Graduating Class of 1955 KALIL'S MARKET BAKE SHOP - DAIRY 1728 Lake Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 THE D. M. WEBB MOTOR CO. 5521-27 Main Ave. Dial 23-148 AWNINGS — VENETIAN BLINDS ASHTABULA PAPER TWINE 516 West 48th Street Phone 28-421 Ashtabula, Ohio BEST WISHES To the Graduating Class of 1955 NYSTROM DRY CLEANERS O'LEARY'S SHOE STORE 1037 West 5th Street At the Harbor LAINE'S CREAMERY PASTEURIZED MILK PRODUCTS 1102-04 West Eighth Street Dial 46-411 Ashtabula, Ohio A BARBER SHOP For Men Who Care IZZI'S VETS BARBER SHOP AUGUST A. IZZI, Mgr. 434 West 32nd Street Ashtabula, Ohio ninety-t«vcn Announcing the Opening Of our new Portrait Studio. Now you con hove your portraits mode ot Moderote Prices With high quality workmanship You ore invited to see this newest department of our American Greeting Cord Shop Superior Camera Shop 226 Progress Ploce OUR BEST WISHES To the Closs of 1955 KROHNGOLD'S Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Leother Goods Authorized Jeweler Artcorved Diamonds Wedding Rings 4613 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio ASHTABULA SALVAGE COMPANY Deolers in SCRAP IRON METALS WASTE MATERIALS 2710 West Ave. Phone 27-216 CONGRATULATIONS And Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of Ashtobula High School ROLLER'S SHOE STORE 4427 Main Avenue CONGRATULATIONS Closs of 1955 JERRY'S FOOD MARKET AND SODA BAR 2515 Lake Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 MILLER'S FLOWERS Come to Miller's for the Best in Flowers Dial 28-911 1020 Prospect Rd. COMPLIMENTS BELL'S CLOTHES 4615 Main Ave. Upstoirs Compliments of WEST SIDE HARDWARE 1 129 Prospect Rd. Ashtabula, Ohio ninety-eight BUILDING SUPPLIES — COAL Ready - Mixed Concrete M. C. Robinson Company 4807 Park Avenue Dial 23-196 Hooker - Detrex Incorporated Extends Heartiest Congratulations To the Class of 1955 Our Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 The Ashtabula Telephone Company F. W. McBride Plumbing fir Heating Modern Bathrooms and Kitchens Conversion Gas and Oil Burners 3215 Lake Avenue Phone 28-596 Ashtabula, Ohio ninety-nine Meet Your Friends — WHERE YOU BUY YOUR CLOTHES Dick Johnson fits Henry Stine to o coat. Eleanor Brown, Lois Mills ond Joan Bien-ko get Spring Fashions At CARLISLE'S The Men's Shop; The Clothing Shop — Street Floor Jr.-Teen Shop; Sportswear Shop — Second Floor The Boys' Shop; The Girls' Shop — Fifth Floor one hundred CONGRATULATIONS FROM Henne Tire and Battery Co. Center and Elm Phone 25-591 Ashtobula, Ohio Distributors U. S. Royol Passenger, Truck, Tractor and Industrial Tires and Batteries Congratulations — Class of '55 CflLLfllOffi’S Your Chevrolet Dealer GET THE BEST . . . GET TRADE MARK DAIRY PRODUCTS one hundred one OFFICERS D. W. MITCHELL President E. P. HOADLEY V� ce-Pre ident G E McDONEL Excc. Vice President ond Secretary J W THOMAS Treojurer GERTRUOE MANNING Asst. Sec y ond Ant. Treasurer DONALD SIRES Ant. Treasurer THE Commercial Bank Your Friendly Bonk Member of the Federel Deposit Insurance Carp. ASHTABULA, OHIO DIRECTORS J. H. SHAW E. J. MAHONY C. W. MINER N. J. PINNEY D. W. MITCHELL C. H. SANBORN E. P. HOADLEY P. J LA MARSHE H D McKINLEY Drive In Service — Progress Place Congratulations To the Class of 1955 STERLING JEWELERS Your Jewelry Corner Corner Main and Center Ashtobula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS from HERMAN BOWDLER MARKET Corner of State Rd. ond Rt. 20 CONGRATULATIONS JANTZEN'S SWIM SUITS To the Class of 1955 Ladies' and Men's at DEMPESIS HEATH AND RICE SHOE REPAIR The Man's Store 3304 State Road 4533 Main Avenue Congratulations to the Class of 1955 THE 165 HARLEY-DAVIDSON LIGHT WEIGHT MOTORCYCLE See It At Harley - Davidson Sales and Service 2234 Prospect Road Phone 29-059 one hundred two POST BROS. LUMBER CO. 526 West 48th Street Phone 36-261 Ashtabula, Ohio MURRAY-HAINES STUDIO Park and Progress Place Ashtabula, Ohio Phone 35-161 25% Discount to Seniors one hundred three Neol Trucsdcll, Mike Corbissero, Fronk Pohel, Mark Corts, ond Phil Corlo stop for refreshments ot NICK'S PALACE SUGAR BOWL Where the Gang Goes . . . For — • SUNDAES • MILK SHAKES • SODAS • SANDWICHES one hundred four CONGRATULATIONS To the Closs of 1955 from Congrotulotions and Best of Luck To the Class of 1955 From THE FASHION SWANSON'S DRIVE-IN Ashtabula, Ohio Phone 34-171 4609 Park Avenue Ashtabula Bowling Center A Good Place to Bowl BOWL WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY Across from the High School BEST WISHES Maytag Sales and Service George S. Corsaro, Manager Complete Line of Home Appliances 4136 Main Avenue Phone 27-306 Ashtabula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS To the Graduating Class of 1955 JOE TIMONERE Equitable Life Insurance Co., Iowa 1506 W. 30th St. Phone 39-272 BEST WISHES To the Graduating Class of 1955 DUCRO FURNITURE CO. one hundred five CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 THE HANDY STORE Mr. and Mrs. Bishop 5751 Main Ave NAPPI'S GROCERY QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS Phone 36-221 709 W. 57th St. Ashtobula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 YOUNG WORLD We Cater to Youth CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 MASSUCCI ACCORDION SCHOOL 2818 Lake Avenue CULLIGAN SERVICE CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 SULLIVAN INSURANCE AGENCY 221 Center Street Phone 35-221 Ashtabula, Ohio For All Your Insurance Needs CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 CANDYLAND CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 Your Ford Dealer ASHTABULA FORD COMPANY 4733 Park Avenue one hundred Jim Wencil bonks with Miss Morcello Jenks CONGRATULATIONS 1955 Graduates of Ashtabula High School The People's Savings Cr Loan Company Ashtabula, Ohio one hundred seven BEST WISHES And Good Luck! 1 Ashtabula's Leoding Lodies' Speciolty Store most modern for MOST EFFICIENT SERVICE LAUNDER-X Quick Service Laundry 2702 Loke Avenue CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 ASHTABULA DINOR 4754 Main Avenue Compliments of LOUIS AND HALL Ashtabula CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 To the 1955 Graduates From the EDGEWOOD VOLPONE BARGAIN STORE MUSIC CENTER 1800 East Prospect St. Records, Instruments, Sheet Music, Record Players ond Music Accessories 3005 State Road Phone 33-925 one hundred CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 Rockwell Spring and Axle Company TIMKEN - DETROIT BRAKE DIVISION North Ridge West Ashtabula, Ohio one hundred nine BEST WISHES To the Class of 1955 DO-IT-YOURSELF with RENTAL TOOLS SCHROLL SUPPLY COMPANY Smith Rental Service 1620 East 48th Street Our Congratulations To the Graduating Class of Nineteen Fifty-five MAURICE GILBERT INSURANCE AGENCY Insure Today — Be Sure Tomorrow 4626 Main Avenue Dial 25-766 Ashtabula, Ohio one hundred ten Hershberg Rubber Products Co., Inc. Ashtabula, Ohio OUR HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 Relax and Enjoy a Movie Today SHEA'S THEATRE Completely Air-conditioned the Year Around SMITH -CORONA TYPEWRITERS All Makes of Portables AMIDON TYPEWRITER CO. All Makes Repaired Phone 39-881 5411 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio Molded Fiberglass Co. 4401 Benefit Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio The Future for Molded Fiberglass May Also Be Your Future one hundred eleven Fir� t Row And wo will wm!” They're QCttino reedy for o cheer. Second Row: Hey, hey, whot do you voy, Gel thot boll, fight! Step on him, Coz; Lot's go Bulo, we wont o bosket .... The scroppy Panthers hoped to prove they were a tournament team and in the Class 'A' tournament, at Harbor's Fawcett gym, they did just that. Fighting every step of the way, they beat Edgewood 65-57, squeezed by Conneaut 51-48, and finally became champs by winning a grueling match with the Geneva Eagles 71-66. With hopes high, the team trekked to Kent to meet the Cleveland West Cowboys in the District tourney. After turning in o good first quarter, the Panthers couldn't find the basket and succumbed to the taller West five 64-42. Thus another chapter in the history of AHS cage teams was closed, but only after the Panthers had compiled a sterling 20-4 record, the win-ningest season in Bula's history. one hundred twelve BRUENING'S OLDE TYME BAKERY OVEN TO DOOR Wholesale and Retail Telephone 38-446 IONA'S Your Photographic Headquarters Open from 10 A M to 9 P.M. Daily Complete Line of — Karen Blouses, Bradley Wear, Mojud Lingerie, Berkshire Hos-iey, Costume Jewelry Diamonds Watches WENTLING'S PHARMACY 4628 Main Avenue Offers Congratulations To the Senior Class BEST WISHES To the Graduating Class of 1955 CHARLES JEWELERS 4534 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio Repairing Engraving KRESIN'S RED WHITE STORE 1070 Prospect Road Phone 25-026 Ashtabula, Ohio one hundred thirteen CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 From the BUNKER HILL MARKET 901 Bunker Hill Rd. FRESH MEATS GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS Phone 35-511 Graduate Corsetiere Service MABELLE'S Corsets, Lingerie, Hosiery, Blouses, Robes, Handkerchiefs 4524 Main Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 BEST WISHES ASHTABULA To the Class of 1955 STATIONERY GARFIELD'S Your Headquarters for OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES RESTAURANT Compliments to the Class of 1955 The Harold May Coal Co. Ashtabula, Ohio HOTEL ASHTABULA Excellent Food Reasonable Prices Ashtabula, Ohio ooo hundred fourteen Bette White ond Borbro Moynord try out o new Buick CONGRATULATIONS For A Gift With a Future GIVE A BUICK For Those Traveling Grads! UPTOWN MOTORS, Inc. 4340 Main Avenue Dial 32-195 one hundred fifteen Congratulations To the Class of 1955 DAIRY TREET In Flavors Route 20 East Edgewood CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 THE M. K. BOOT SHOP Ashtabula's Family Shoe Store 4618 Main Avenue CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 TURK, THE TAILOR SUITS - TOPCOATS OVERCOATS 4612 Main Avenue Dial 39-321 CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 VENDETTI'S BARBER SHOP In the Hotel Ashtabula Basement BEST WISHES To the Class of 1955 ACE PARTS CO. 355 Center Street Dial 26-301 MYERS QUALITY MEATS RETAIL - WHOLESALE 4235 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio Phone 33-106 C. L. CARLE WHOLESALE one hundred sixteen NOW Convenient Offices Serving Ashtabula 'paxm i NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO. ASHTABULA, OHIO Ove% a (?entury OF SERVICE • MEMBER f. 0. 1. C. CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 Compliments of FLOWER COAL CO. EDWARD I. BRENNAN Coal and Builders' Supplies Diol 37-321 life — HEALTH — ACCIDENT Office and Yard — 858 W, 52nd St. INSURANCE Riley Johnson Coal Co. one hundred seventeen The Dodge Lumber Company LUMBER AND MILLWORK We Appreciate Your Business West Forty-eighth at Foster Avenue Phone 35-251 Ashtabula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1955 PENNV RSHTfl BULft,O• ’ennqsA Dollars FURNITURE CONGRATULATIONS To the Closs of 1955 CLIFFORD HARDWARE 4702 Main Avenue ROBERTS' STUDIO PORTRAIT COMMERCIAL CANDID PHOTOGRAPHY 4930 Main Ave Ashtobula CONGRATULATIONS To the Closs of 1955 BEST OF LUCK LIVINGSTON CLASS OF 1955 SUPPLY CO. RALPH CRAGON PLUMBING, HEATING, REPAIRING INTERIOR DECORATORS SALES and SERVICE Phone 35-116 4908 Main Ave. 221 West 48th Street Dial 38-651 Ashtabula, Ohio one hundred eighteen ASHTABULA BEST WISHES GREYHOUND To the Graduating Class of 1955 TERMINAL RESTAURANT VIER H. SNIDER SUNDRIES TICKETS GENERAL INSURANCE BEST WISHES FOR MANY YEARS TO COME TO THE CLASS OF 1955 E. R. CEDERQUIST, Jeweler 4646 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '55 Hank's Drive-In OPEN 24 HOURS — 7 DAYS During Summer Months Shirley Crowl ond Dorothy Arcoro Sorvo Holgo Miggo, Monlyn Roberts, Bert Carlisle (stondmg, Tom Horlow ond Mork Corf . Compliments of A FRIEND one hundred nineteen Headquarters for MacGregor, Spalding Pennsylvania Athletic Equipment MITCHELL HARDWARE Chinaware Gifts Glossware Joan Krcsovich soils sports equipment at Mitchell's CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '55 ED'S BARBER SHOP SAYBROOK, OHIO HUDD'S Rt. 20 — V2 Mile West of Route 45 Mary and Ed's Girls' and Ladies' Haircutting FINE FOODS Closed All Day Thursday Best Wishes and Congratulations From LAKE SHORE NEWS AGENCY EASTMAN'S CLOVER FARM STORE Have the Cleveland News or Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Delivered to Your Home QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS 1130 Prospect Rd. Dial 27-851 1736 East 47th Street Dial 39-741 ••••••••••■•••••■••••••■••••••••••••••••••••••••••••a one hundred twenty Congratulations to the Class of 1955 THE LAKE ERIE PAINT CO. BILL BEEKEN, Mgr. 4642 Main Avenue Dial 29-956 Compliments to the Class of 1955 THE RASER TANNING CO. Ashtabula, Ohio BEST WISHES To the Class of 1955 We invite you to open an Insured Savings Account With Us with $1.00 or more The Current Rate of Interest Is 3% per annum Ashtabula roi XTY SAVINGS and LOAN Company 4617 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio nm hundred twenty-one OFFICERS Burritf S. Hubbord Choirman of Boord R. E. Grohom, President Ford C. Corlislc. Vice Pres H. B. Shcppord, Co shier A J. Clement. Asst. Coshicr H I Cross, Asst Cashier P. K. Smith, Asst. Cashier R S. SwartzbouQh, Asst. Coshier DIRECTORS Ford C. Corlislc W. H. Flower R. E. Graham D. L. Haskell L. L. Hill Ritrritt S Huhhard A W. Reece R. H. Willis ). W. Zobock THE NATIONAL BANK OF ASHTABULA A GOOD BANK IN A GOOD TOWN Mom Avenue of West 46th Street Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Serving Ashtabula and Vicinity Sinco 1872; Offoring Ashtabula's First Orive-ln Bank Service With the Opening of the West Side Branch in 1953 Congratuations to the Class of 1955 Northeastern Ohio Building Headquarters one hundred twenty-two BEST WISHES And Heortiest Congratulations To the Class of 1955 MARTELL CLEANERS Morilyn Roberts picks up an order from Joe Martcllo Congratulations to the Class of 1955 HOLLY'S BARBER SHOP BOYS — The Appointment Shop DIAL 38-776 142 West 45th Street George Ingram looks on os Louis Fleming cuts Bob Loudcrmilk's hair. NEWBERGER'S CLOTHING 4601 Main Avenue The House of Quality Merchandise John Mcolo Shows Dione McRae the lotcst in Sports Shirts one hundred twcnly-thrco Mike Corbisscro, Marilyn Roberts and Frank Pohcl arc fitted to shoes by E. M. Richardson. RICHARDSON S SHOE STORE For All That's Good and New 4432 Main Avenue Dial 29-816 COOK'S DRUG STORE Ashtabula's First and Finest Self-Serve Drug Store Compliments of the STYLE CENTER 4624 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio Free Developing on All Roll Film Where Style, Quality and PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS Price Meet CONGRATULATIONS Come To The To the Closs of 1955 GEORGE SIMON PAYNE'S HARDWARE MUSIC STORE 134-138 W. 46th St. For Musical Instruments and Latest Dance Records DIAL 26-226 228 Progress Place Dial 38-875 one hundred twenty-four Louise Penno and Irene Vocco model formols THE LOVELIEST BRIDES ARE GOWNED BY DORINDA DORINDA BRIDAL SHOPPE 4121 Main Avenue Dial 33-016 For That Perfect Prom Formal See Our Complete Line of Ballerina, Waltz, and Floor Length Gowns one hundred twenty-five THE MARTIN BROTHERS COZADD'S Ready to Serve You at All Times with Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Condy, Tobacco, Comic Books, Magazines, Newspapers Dionc McRae, Sue Kay Ridgeway, Terry Moisio, and Mike Corbisscro look over magazines at Cozadd's one hundred twenty-six BICYCLE SALES AND SERVICE B. I. BAKER CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 WHizzer - Cushman - Schwinn H. I. ZIEGLER Repairs, Parts and Accessories HEATING CO. 345 Center Street Dial 37-146 Corner Prospect and Station Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio Ashtabula, Ohio BEST WISHES To the Class of 1955 CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 HERBERT'S QUALITY SHOE SHOP PEOPLE'S STORE 4518 Moin Avenue Sport Clothes - Shoes - Sweaters Ashtabula, Ohio 4637 Main Avenue MILLS' PLUMBING AND HEATING 4118 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP DAN WILLIAMS My Dear Friends: At Your Service From 8 A M. to 6 P.M. For Appointments Kunkle Arcade Dial 29-712 Compliments BEST WISHES To the Class of 1955 THE FOSTER REALTY CO. STAN'S REALTORS DELICATESSEN Complete Real Estate Service 4603 Main Avenue 4612 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio DeLUXE PARTY TRAY FINE SANDWICHES orvc hundred twenty-seven Congratulations to the Class of 1955 Walter L. Barsky Roland Pontius Dr. Wm. H. Bowdler G. S. Briggs, D.D.S. S. W, Brown, D.D.S. Dr. H. S. Corbissero Lyle Curie, D.D.S. Dr. A. A. DeCato Ducro Funerol Home Dr. William H. Eberle Merle J. Eddy Dr. L. M. Fisher Donald D. Forward, M.D. R. J. Frederick, D.D.S. Edward L. Green E. P. Green, D.D.S. W. D. Guerriero Nelson Hague Dana R. Headley J. R. Higerd, M.D. Dr. Edward J. James Dr. G. K. Jones Dr. Orville J. Lighthizer C. V. Martin Dr. William Millberg Dr. A. M. Mills Howard Gordon Nazor J. Richard Nolan, M.D. Dr. T. F. O'Connor John E. Olsen Dr. W. M. Orqvist Don Rowley Dr. J. H. Rentschler Mr. and Mrs. Earle Richmond Arthur Rinto Dr. D. V. Sandy Clyde Shaylor Carey S. Sheldon G. D. Sherrill, M.D. Castle Smith Starkey Starkey Robert G. Stayman, O.D. Carl J. Streicher, M.D. Dr. C. M. Suttles Dr. H. A. Tagett Dr. Harmon 0. Tidd Dr. Frank Veroni Theodore E. Warren Myron H. Young John W. Zaback First Row: Sponish members cheek items tor Chnstmos box; A peach of o pose. Second Row: Immortal bards odverfise Senior Ploy. What is it, men or mouse? Third Row: Wonder what they're oil lookin' ot?; Initiations aren't so bod, after all. Fourth Row: DART Staff girls publicize newspoper drive; Bunny Hoppers. one hundred twenty-nine ST. ANGELO'S GOLDEN DAWN SUPER-MARKET Edgewood Shopping Center Ashtabula, Ohio Shop With Confidence — Satisfaction Always! Compliments of SANBORN MOTOR EQUIPMENT COMPANY Compliments of LAKESIDE CLEANERS For Beautiful Dry Cleoning MODERN ODORLESS Phone 47-160 1623 W. 9th Street THE GLOBE CLOTHIERS VARSITY CORNER Have You Visited Our New Varsity Corner? 4616 Main Avenue Phone 37-551 ASHTABULA, OHIO one hundred thirty MADELINE ESPOSITO. SHIRLEY CAMPBELL. AND BARBRA MAYNARD MODEL FORMALS BRIDAL GOWNS - FORMAL WEAR BALLERINA DRESSES Store Phone 28-456 Jennie Rose 27-809 Thereso Condron 28-104 OPEN EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT THE EMPIRE GOLD BRIDAL SALON 4524 Main Avenue ASHTABULA, OHIO one hundred thirty-one CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1955 SANBORN'S GROCERY 4723 Main Avenue Phone 37-281 TRICK JOKES - MAGIC PAT AND MIKE'S 4920 Main Avenue Dial 29-016 HERFF-JONES CO. Designers and Manufacturers of SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JEWELRY GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Medals - Cups - Trophies i Jewelers to Ashtabula High School Indianapolis, Indiana MURRAY'S FOUNTAIN AND BAKERY Times have changed and so have we. Come and see our New Look. _ THIS IS BEFORE OUR NEW LOOK. one hundred thirty-two ARTISTS ■ ENGRAVERS - PHOTOGRAPHERS THE YOUNGSTOWN ARC ENGRAVING CO. VINDICATOR BLDG. one hundred thirty-three FACULTY BOWLING One of the most enjoyable outside activities for teachers has proved to be the Ashtabula Teachers' Bowling League, now in its fourth year. Competition runs high in this sport in which 40 faculty members of Ashtabula area school systems participate. For the men. Elmer Klaus holds highest game honor for the season up to Mar. 2 with 244, and Margaret Benson takes feminine laurels in the same field with a 192. George Guarnieri bogged season's McLellan, Ruth Jerome, Bob Huff, George Guarnieri; KINGS: Carl Latimer, Captain; Maurice Rowley, Margaret Benson, Nancy Larson, Mary Fredericks, Jo Hehle; KNIGHTS: Kay Alice Freetlcy, Captain; Harold Miller, George Lazarou, Ralph Curie. Betty Emery; MAJORS: Linne Usher, Captain; Wallace Braden, Harrylee Utz, Margaret Barb; Bob Davis, Captain; Rip Baker, Bob Bieber, Irene Baker; PRESIDENTS: Helen Mooney, Captain; Gil Mar-tello, Angelo Billy, Anne Kittinger. Standings as of Feb. 23, are as follows honors with o 624 series total and Mar gar- Team First place Poitns et Benson again leads her department with Admirals 47 a 499 record series. Knights 44 V6 Members of the ADMIRALS are Elmer Generals 43 Klaus, Captain; Anthony Chiacchiero, Wal- Kings 391 2 ter Kidder, Margaret Kidder, Alfield John- Presidents 36 2 son; CHIEFS: Joe Nappi, Captain; Dominic Chiefs 33 DeMarco, Barbara Little, Doris Wetmore; Pilots 32 GENERALS: Jo Money, Captain; Lawrence Majors 29 2 THIS IS A.H.S. Just what does Ashtabula high school mean to seniors? We the seniors of '55 have looked back on our three-year stay at AHS and find that we have learned, enjoyed ourselves at assemblies, were punished for things we did wrong, and struggled to improve our school to the best of our knowledge. Heed this then, those to follow in our steps. This is whot AHS means to us: A—dequate facilities for students and teachers. S—ports galore for all athletics. H—ookey players. We have our share. T—eachers, to reach the three r's. A—ssemblies—pep, educational, and movies. B—and concerts, which we loved to hear. U—nique vocational building. L—anguages, you have your choice, English, Latin, Spanish, and French A—faculty that's hard to beat. H—igh IQ's for a few seniors who labored through their tests I—nadequate supply of teachers. We could use more everywhere. G—reat things happened. We put on a Shakespearean play. H—ard hitting DART staff that strived to publish an excellent paper. S—ophomores who are supposed to be dumb but proved to be helpful. C—hoir, singing to us at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. H—oly cats daddy, favorite saying of cat men seniors. O—nward, after we graduate, college, service work. Who knows? O—ur best years were spent at AHS. L—ong may this building remember us. We thank our teachers, acquaintances, personol friends, and everyone who has helped us. We, the seniors of '55, leave behind in these halls of AHS the best years of our lives. one hundred thirty-four INDEX TO DART ADVERTISERS Acc Ports ...................... 116 Amidon Typewriter Co. 1 1 1 Ashtobulo Bowling Center 105 Ashtobulo County Sovings and Loon Co........................121 Ashtobulo Dinor 108 Ashtobulo Ford Co. 106 Ashtobulo Greyhound Terminol 119 Ashtobulo Hide Leother 92 Ashtobulo Paper Twine 97 Ashtobulo Solvogc Co. . 98 Ashtobulo Stationery Co. 1 1 4 Ashtobulo Telephone Co. 99 Boker Bicycle Sales and Service, B. J. . 127 Belle Vernon Co. . 101 Bell's Clothes 98 Blaine, Perry T. 90 Bowdler Market 102 Brennan Insuronce, Edword J. 117 Broughton Beverage Co. 95 Bruenmg's Olde Tyme Bokery 113 Bunker Hill Market 114 Callender Chevrolet 101 Candyland ...................... 106 Corle Wholesale, C. L. 116 Carlisle's ..................... 100 Cederquist's Jewelry Store 1 1 9 Charles Jewelers . 113 Clifford's Hardware 118 Coco-Cola Bottling Co. 93 Commercial Bonk 102 Cook's Drug Store 1 24 Cozodd's Cigor Store 1 26 Crogon Interior Decorotions, Rolph ........................ 118 Culligon Water Service 106 Doiry Treet 116 Dempesis Shoe Repair 102 Dodge Lumber Co. 1 1 8 Dorindo Bridal Shop 125 Ducro Furniture Co. 105 Eostmon's Clover Form Store 120 Eckler Electric 94 Eddie's Grill 91 Edgewood Bargain Store 108 Ed's Barber Shop . . 120 Electro-Metallurgical Co. 90 Empire Gold Bridal Solon 131 Equitable Life, Joe Timoncre 105 Formers Notional Bonk and Trust Co...................... 117 Foshion, The 105 Flower Cool Co. 117 Foster Realty Co. 1 27 Forsyte's 108 Garfield's 1 1 4 Gilbert, Maurice, Insuronce Agency 1 10 Globe Clothiers I 30 Grohom's Delicatessen 94 Handy Store 106 Honk's Drive-In 119 Horley-Dovidson 102 Heath ond Rice 102 Henne Tire Service 101 Herbert's Shoe Store 127 Herron's Studio 95 Hershbcrg Rubber Products, Inc. 1 1 1 Holly's Barber Shop 123 Hooker-Detrex, Incorporated 99 Hotel Ashtobulo 1 1 4 Hudds 120 lono's . . . . 113 Izzi's Vets Barber Shop 97 Jerry's Food Morket 98 Kalil's Morket 97 Kresin's Red White Food Store 1 13 Krohngold's Jewelry Leother Goods Store 98 Lome's Crcomery 97 Loird Lumber 1 22 Loke Erie Point Co. 121 Lake Shore News Agency 1 20 Lakeside Cleaners I 30 Longer Jewelers 93 Lounder-X 108 Leopold's Shoe Store 94 Little Gem Barber Shop 127 Livingston Supply Co. 1 1 8 Louis Hall ... 108 Love joy. Add 97 Mobelle's I 1 4 Main Avenue Pontioc Sales 95 Martcll Cleaners 123 Mortin Bros. Insuronce Co. 126 assucci's ..................... 106 Moy Cool Co.. Horold 114 Moytog Soles Service 105 McBride Plumbing Co. 99 Mills' Plumbing 127 Miller's Flowers 98 Mitchell Hordworc 120 M. K. Boor Shop 1 1 6 Molded Fibergloss Co. 1 1 1 Montgomery Printing Co. 94 Morrison Radio Supply 94 Moses Stop-N-Shop 90 Murroy's .119 Murroy-Homcs 103 Myers Meat Market I 1 6 Noppi's Grocery 106 Notional Bonk of Ashtobulo 1 22 Newbergcr's 123 Nystrom Dry Cleaners 97 O'Leary's Shoe Shop 97 Pot Mike's Smoke Shop 132 Potrons 129 Poyne's Hordwore 124 Penney, J. C. ... 123 Penny Furniture Co. 1 1 8 People's Sovings Loon Co. 107 People's Store 1 27 Post Bros. Lumber 103 Roser Tonning Co. 121 Ronch House 94 Reed's Dry Cleaning 93 Richordson's Shoe Store 124 Robert's Studio .118 Robinson Cool Co. 99 Rockwell Spring Axle Co. 109 Roller's Shoe Store 98 Sonborn's Meat Grocery 132 Sanborn Motor Equipment 130 Schroll Supply Co. 110 Shea's Theater ................ Ill Sherwin-Williams Co. 113 Skyway Drive In Theatre 94 Simon's Music Store 1 24 Smaer Insurance Co. 1 1 9 Ston's Delicotessen 127 St. Angelo's Food Store 1 30 Sterling Jewelers .... 102 Style Center ................... 124 Sugar Bowl ......................104 Sullivon Insuronce 106 Superior Comcro Shop 98 Swonson's 105 Tong's Ashtobulo Floral Shop 94 Turk, the Tailor 116 Uptown Motors, Inc. 115 Vendetti's ..................... 116 Volpone's Music Center 108 Webb Motor Co.....................97 Wcntling's Phormocy I 1 3 West Side Hordwore 98 Williams Insurance Co., Ned 95 Young World 106 Youngstown Arc Engraving Co. 1 33 Ziegler Heating 127 one hundred ond thirty-five PANTHER Hl-Y (Continued from poge 80) Voried progroms, procured by progrom co-choirmen Mike Mertz and Jack Zaback, were slides showing places of interest of the Summer vacotion of A. E. Wight ond Dove Weir, a talk by Mr. Jack Stands, ond touring WICA-AM, FM, and TV station. For recreation, Gene Dahl was appointed to form a volleyball team. Jim Brindley was in charge of the ping pong tournament. Attending the Hi Y-Tri-Y conference ot Kent State university Saturday, Dec. 4, were Bradley Carleton, Bert Carlisle, Phil Jepson, Gory Johnson, David Rea, Henry Stine. Don Streicher, and Jack Zaback. The group was accompanied by Mr. Jack Stands. To the pre-model legislature at Akron university journeyed Bert Carlisle, Mr. Stands, and Henry Stine Saturday, Feb. 5 Bert willattend the Model Legislature at Columbus, Apr. 22-24, as a representative ond Henry os an alternate. The club joined the Notional Council of the YMCA, TRACK — (Continued from poge 56) home one of the remaining four first places they copped Down-hearted and discouraged Panthers trekked home from Erie Vincent Thursday, Apr. 29, after being overtaken by a fast Vincent Squad 891 2-281 2. Ashtabula was able to take but three first places. Raburn Howland threw his best toss of the season, hurling the discuss 121' 10 for a first place. Ashtabula trekked to Mentor Saturday, May 1, where the discus team collected the Panther's one qnd only point. Marvin Dietrich, Dick Hamtpon, and Bob Craft won places in the 100-yd. dash, mile run, and 440-yd. dashes, respectively, in the Euclid relays Friday. May 7. The Panthers were only able to take 14 points and last place of six teams in this meet. DANCES — (Continued from poge 87) as King and Queen at the Winter Wonderland given by the Senior Auto Mechanic club Friday, Jon. 14. Band members sponsored an On to Washington dance Friday, Jan. 21, while the second fund-raising dance was held Friday, Mar. 4. The second Annual Snow Boll given by the Panther Hi-Y followed the Bula-Harbor game Friday, Jan. 28. Dim lights and gay decorations united for an in the mood atmosphere of the February Frolic given by the Canteen Council Friday, Feb. 4, after the Bulo- The Ball-men took 10 first places as they won their only meeting trouncing the Geneva Eagles 80%-37i £ Thursday, May 13, at Bula Field. Dick Hampton and Benny Fassctt each collected two first places. In their final meet Ashtabula copped 50 points and third place in the NEC League meet Tuesday, May 18, at Mentor. Bob Craft set a new record in the 220-yd dash, as did the 880-yd. relay teom. Coach Ball distributed monograms to seniors Aorv'in Dietrich, Keith Ellis, Benny Fassett, Dick Hampton, Raburn Howland, Louis More, Carl Streicher, and Rudy Ven-detti; juniors Bradley Carleton, Bob Croft, and Ray Kovacs; and sophomores Bill Labry, Carlton Markin, and Don Post. Marvin Dietrich was chosen honorary captain by the lettermen. Geneva game. At the French club Mardi Gras Friday, Feb. 18, Sargidram roamed the gym as Tom Carleton ond Helga Miggo were crowned King and Queen. Disney Dream was the Junior-Senior Y-Teen jean dance Friday, Feb. 25. Highlighting the Trojan Trot sponsored by the Latin club Friday, Mar. 18, was a replica of the Trojan horse. Dances for the remainder of the year included those given by the Canteen Council, D-Ed club, and the Vocational Commercial club. one hundred thirty-six ■m