Berwick High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Berwick, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1944 volume:

BLUE and WHITE Yearbook Number T '44 '44 Photography Editor. .Ioseph Clewell, '46 Business Manager , Millard Fisher, '44 Assistants-Bernice Herring, '44, Shirley Iohnson, '44, George Yerges, '44, Phyllis Gift, '44, S Editor . . , Irene Wansock, Sports Editor ,..., . Iack Hortrnan, A FF Reporters-Christina Castello, '44, Lois Derr, '45, Mary Elizabeth Cocklin, '45, Rose Balile, '46, lean Bredbenner, '46. Susan D'Alberto, '46. Typists-Romayne Traugh, '44, Ianice Davie, '44. Poems , , .... . Ieannette Pursel, '44 Faculty Advisor, Mr. Melvin L. Whitmire Berwick High School - Berwick, Pa. Table of Ccmtents J DEDI CA TI ON ...... ...,............. ......,. MR. R. A. G. STETLER, SUPERINTENDENT 4 MR. D. R. SHUMAN, PRINCIPAL .,..,.....,... 5 6 FACULTY INFORMATION . .. 7 CLASS ADVISORS .,.... . . 3 CLASS INFORMATION 9 3 FACULTY PICTURE .... ....I...,. SENIORS .....,.......,......,... . . . I0-34 SENIORS IN ARMED SERVICES ,... . . 35-36 IN MEMORIAM ..,,.... ,.........I.....,................... 3 7 FACULTY MEMBERS IN ARMED FORCES ..................,. 38 NEXT YEAR'S EDITORS AND QUILL AND SCROLL AWARD .... 39 BLUE AND WHITE STAFF .,.. .............,....,....., . , .. 42 MISS COLLINS AND CHEERLEADERS ..,. 43 BAND ,..............................,..... 44 BAND OFFICERS AND BOYS' CHORUS ..., 45 GIRLS' CHORUS ,..........,...,..........,...,..... 46 PROFESSOR, HOW COULD YOU! CAST . .. ....., . . . . 47 DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS AND STUDENT COUNCIL .. 48 HI-Y CLUB .,.........., , .............. . . ........,.,,. , . I 49-50 ATHLETICS . . . ...,.. . .... ... . 51-54 CLASS HISTORY ........... ......... 5 5 MUS1'CAL SCORE OF CLASS SONG ...,...,...,. 56 POPPY POSTERS AND ART PROJECTS .......,... ...,..... 5 7 JUNIOR AND SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ,,......... .... 5 8 WINGED PROPHET -ORATORICAL CONTEST WINNER ..,,..,, 59 MANUAL TRAINING PROIECTS .............,...................,..., 63 BAND CONCERT, GIRLS' CHORUS CONCERT. AND MUSIC WEEK . . , 65 LITERARY ESSAYS .......................... . . .,,............,..,, . . 67-69 PICTURES OF GERMAN AND SPANISH STUDENTS . . , 77 ARE YOU AVERAGE? CONSULT CHART ..... . 79 AUTOGRAPHS ..,I.., 80 7944 - Blue and White Two Dedication f ' -A Y 'Q I 5 'ill With Deep Appreciation To their Parents And To their Teachers Who Toiled Ceaselessly And Rendered Helpful Pilotage The Senior Class of 1944 Hereby Dedicates This Issue Bhwauwiwmdk 7944 MR. RUSSELL A. G. STETLER Superintendent Mr. Russell A. G. Stetler has been the Superintendent of Berwick Schools for two years. During the past year, several noteworthy changes have been effected. Inauguration of a Iunior High School, long advocated by the State Depart- ment of Education, relieved the crowded condition prevalent in Berwick High School. Miss Kathleen Iones was appointed principal. Because no single build- ing was available, the Fourteenth Street and the Orange Street Schools consti- tute the Iunior High. Changes have been made in the Industrial Arts and Home Economics de- partments in that the Iunior High School is now allowed to take these courses. After being graduated from Susquehanna University with an A. B. degree, Mr. Stetler completed work of his M. S. and Ph. D, degrees at Pennsylvania State College. 7944 - Blue and White Four Five MR. DAVID R. SHUMAN Principal M For eight years Mr. David R. Shuman, principal of the Berwick High School, has rendered his services in promoting the welfare of the school and has brought about many improvements. Among these were a new type of report card which featured character traits and a new system of computing the four year average, Previously, the academic rating of a senior was based on the numerical average, but beginning with the graduating class of 1944, a student's rating will be based on the number of honor points attained. The war brought on many defense jobs such as salvaging materials to be used in the manufacture of war products, selling war bonds and stamps, and the issuing of ration books. Each project undertaken was successfully completed. Mr. Shuman graduated from Susquehanna University with a B. S. degree and earned his M. A. degree at New York University. Blue and Whale - 7944 Berwick Senior High School Foouliy TOP PICTURE First row: Caroline Elder, Iennie Birth, Miriam Eshleman, Clarissa Hidlay, Mildred Moody, Arline Hetler. Dorothy Savage. Second row: Elmer McKechnie, Arthur Morgan, Delmar Smith, Ernest I-Iower, Lee Bang- hart, David Shuman, Principal, Roger Davis. . LOWER PICTURE First row: Edna Harter, Edna McBride, Inez Ginter, Mary Aller, Beatrice Plastow, Iessie Eves. Second row: Ray McBride, Carl Davis, Helen Ross, Winifred Marshall, Marjorie Orr, Muriel Engelke, Nelson Hoffman, Melvin Whitmire. Teachers not present when picture was taken were Betty Collins, Russell Zimmerman. and Michael Habian. 7944 - Blue and White ix Seven B.H.S. Faculty Information RUSSELL A. G. STETLER ..,. Superintendent A.B. - Susquehanna University M.A. - Pennsylvania State College Ph.D. -- Pennsylvania State College DAVID R. SHUMAN ............ Principal B.S. - Susquehanna University M.A. - New York University ARTHUR C. MORGAN ...... Asst. Principal American History A.B. - Franklin Marshall College M.A. - New York University MARY E. ALLER .,............,, English Mus. B. - Irving College B.S. - New York University M.A. - New York University LEE W. BANGHART .,.. American History M and M History B.S. -1 Bloomsburg State Teachers Col. IENNIE A. BIRTH ..,........ Biology Household Chemistry A.B. - George Washington University M.A. - Columbia University BETTY I. COLLINS ..., Health, Physical Ed. B.S. - East Stroudsburg S. T. College CARL M. DAVIS ,. ...... Voc. Agriculture B.S. - Pennsylvania State College ROGER O. DAVIS .,..... . . Practical Math. General Science Civics fNight Classj Aviation Math. B.S. -d Pennsylvania State College CAROLINE ELDER ........... ., English B.S. A- Bucknell University M.A. - New York University MIRIAM I. ESHLEMAN ...... Bookkeeping Geography Pierce School of Business Administration Wilkes-Barre Business College IESSIE M. EVES ................,, English A.B. - Pennsylvania State College M.A. - New York University MRS. INEZ T. GINTER ,.,... Voc. Home Ec. Gen. Home EC. B.S. - Mansfield State Teachers College MICHAEL I-IABIAN ,,,... ..., I ndustrial Arts Dip. - Stout Institute B.S. - Pennsylvania State College EDNA S. HARTER ,..,....., Mathematics A.B. - Ursinus College M.A. - New York University ARLINE HETLER ,,...... Art. Related Art B.S. A- Pennsylvania State College M.A. f- Columbia University CLARISSA HIDLAY . . . French, Latin, Spanish B.S. - Bloomsburg State Teachers Col. NELSON HOFFMAN ,, Health, Physical Ed. Football and Basketball Coach B.S. - University of Illinois I. ERNEST HOWER ,... ...,...,.. G erman Mathematics B.S. - Gettysburg College RUSSELL R. LLEWELLYN .......... Music B.S. - Ithaca College Bachelor of Music lPrOf.I Ithaca College MRS. EDNA MCBRIDE ......,... Shorthand Typing B.S. f- Bloomsburg State Teachers Col. RAY MCBRIDE, IR. .......,..,, Shorthand Typing B.S. - Bloomsburg State Teachers Col. ELMER I. MGKECHNIE .. English Economic Geography B.S. - Bloomsburg State Teachers Col. M.S. -- Bucknell University MILDRED F. MOODY .. . P.O.D., Drarnatics A.B. - Hiram College M.A. - Columbia University MARJORIE ORR . ........... .. Librarian Library Science B.S. - Bloomsburg State Teachers Col. M.Ed. - Pennsylvania State College Library Science - College Misercordia BEATRICE PLASTOW ....,. Home Economics B.S.f- Mansfield State Teachers College HELEN ROSS ........ ........, E nglish A.B. - Syracuse University M.A. - New York University DOROTHY SAVAGE .....,.... Bookkeeping Commercial Law B.S. - Bloomsburg State Teachers Col. DELMAR SMITH ,..,....,, Civics, P.O.D. B.S. - Bloomsburg State Teachers Col. MELVIN L. WHITMIRE . . Physics, Chemistry B.S. f- Dickinson College M.A. - New York University RHSSELL ZTMMERMAN ..,. Mechanical Dr. B.S. - Bucknell University M.A. - New York University Blue and White - 7944 Dedication The Senior Class of l944 Desires to Voice Deepest Gratitude 7944 To Their Class Advisors Miss Clarissa l-lidlay and Mr. Delmar Smith, For Friendly Guidance and Staunch Support Blueandklhife Nine SENIOR OFFICERS Louis Troiani, treasurer: Alex secretary: Shirley Sutliff, Iordan, president: Donald Houck, vice-president. SENIOR CLA SS INFORMATION Class Poem SHIP OF LIFE Ere we embark on life's tempestuous sea, We must shoulder our duffels of knowledge We gaze toward this future, long lost froIn our To withstand the gale of hardship and strife sight, That rocks and threatens the ship of our life.We'1l live in that future' we'l1 set it Bright. On the present battlefield, our members can be Those who straggle shall be thrown on the Seen' breakers: Some will anchor content in the calm. Others shall take a small skiff of hope To sail steadfastly on- To open new waterways of science and To these we owe the praise Of our lips and heart. We drift into the strait of peace That leads to the harbor of eternity. The ship is battered and worn. It has suffered the storm and won. They'll fight for this future, our freedom to win. And ever above them the stars and stripes gleam. HIT. Graduates of '44, this is your challenge, So right up your ship and join the fleet: And point the prow- To the world-peace horizon. IEANNETTE PURSEL IRENE WANSOCK Class Song Berwick High. our Alma Mater, Looking forth with vision clear. Cherish we our home of learning And all the memories so dear. Those hours of youth, the happy past. Ioyous days of fleeting years: Thoughts became as threads of gold Like ling'ring dreams of old. The world before us brightly lies: Our lips must now their story tell. Of other scenes and other cares. Flower , Colors . . . . , Motto ,.,. . morrow for love today. Teachers and comrades, now, farewell! To our dear school we leave this song, For here fond mem'ries love to dwell So time can never more destroy. We bid to all farewell. Words by MARION SPRAGLIa LQRIQAINE SIIANNON lVIusic by IEAN WENTZIII. fMI1sicaI Score on page 56j . ., Red Rose Bud .. . Black and Gold ., .. I am not afraid of to- I have seen yesterday and I - WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE Blue and Whde - 7944 SHIRL-EY E. ANDRESS General Andy Ambition -- To be successful Activities: Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4: Tri- Hi Y 4: Class Volley Ball 2. Andy's slowness may sometimes be provoking, but her likeable disposition counterbalances it. ROBERT BAILEY General Bob Ambition - Entertainer If everyone enjoys Bob's singing as much as we do, he might become a radio star. He seems to have the voice that touches the right spot. WILLIAM N. BAILEY Commercial Bill Ambition - Professional Musician Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Presi- dent 4: Drill Corps 3. We think of Bill as being the playboy type. He always seems to Find something to do besides working. We hope he doesn't always waste his time. FRANCESCO BALDUCCI General Big Deal Baldy Ambition - Radio Technician Activities: Football Mgr. l, 2, 3, 4: Class Basketball 1, 2, 3. Here is the proof that our ancestors were monkeys. Baldy has caused many n gray hair with his crazy antics. ERNEST I. BANDICS General Moche Ambition - Musician Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 2, 3. Ernest never seemed to care much for school, but he was very ambitious. He will probably make a success of his life because of his ambition and the female influence. PAULINE BASALA Commercial Pauly Ambition - Secretary Activities: Basketball l, 2, 3: Girl Re- serves l, 2: Senior Service Scouts 4: Dramatics 3. Pauline has a way of impressing peop- le, especially by her talking. Her wit and a great sense of humor help her get around. FRANCES G. BEAVER Commercial Fran Ambition - Stenographer Activities: Home Nursing 3. Frances is a shy girl with great ambi- tions, Her willingness to cooperate with others is a great boon. FREDA BECK General Becky Ambition - Clerk Freda is a good-natured girl, fun lov- ing and sociable. 7944 - Blue and White Ten Eleven MARY BELINSKY Commercial Ambition - Secretary Activities: Volle Ball 1: Class Basket- ball l, 2, 3: Clheerleader 2, 3, 4: Stu- dent Council 4. Very studious and jovial, Mary is likely to succeed in the business world with her outstanding traits. ELOISE BELLES Commercial Peezy Ambition -- Traveler Sensible and kind is Eloise. She always wears a smile and never refuses to help a friend. MARIE BELLES Commercial Ambition - Stenographer Marie is a shy little country lassie who is always friendly and cooperative. We feel sure that she will succeed. WANDA BELLES College Prep. Penny Ambition - Censor fGermanl Activities: Class Volley Ball 1: Class Basketball lg Usher 1, 2, 3, 4: Dram- atic Club 3: Defense Stamp Committee 3: Basketball Usher 3. Wanda, who seems to be the men's ideal, will surely make a good wife for some lucky boy. Watch the red head, boys! ELIZABETH M. BENISH Commercial Lizzy Ambition - Typist Elizabeth is a sweet, likeable girl. Her agreeable personality has won her many friends. BUDD L. BEYER College Prep. Fuzz Ambition f- Naval Aviation Cadet Activities: Band l, 2, 3. 4: Class Basket- ball l, 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 4: Boys' Drill Corps 3. Cheerful and enterprising, Budd is one who will do well in the business world. EARL H. BLAKE College Prep. Ambition - Businessman Activities: Boys' Drill Corps 3: Check Room 3. Being progressive and active, Earl shows signs of leadership. ARTHUR BLOOM College Prep. Art Ambition- Av. Machinist Mate. Navy Activities: Blue and White 1, 3: Check Room 39 Boys' Drill Corps 3: Football Stand 4. Arthur never seemed to waste much time in school. He is interested in aeron- autics and will probably attain his goal with little difficulty. Blue and White - 7944 FRANKLIN BLOOM General Frank Ambition - Engineer Frank is a good-natured and industri- ous person who will have little trouble in finding a fair companion. GERALDINE BOSTON Commercial I lefty Ambition - Secretary Ierry, who was by no means a quiet lassie, should be able to keep the future office bright and cheerful without any aid. BENNY BUFFONE General Bates Ambition - Psychologist Activities: Class Basketball I, 2: Basket- ball Mgr. 2. lust leave it to Benny to have things done, and you'll usually get the desired results. IOHN BUNTING General Yonko Ambition - Psychological Comedian Activities: Track l. We must admit that Iohn has what it takes when it comes to doing something, even though he usually got into trouble doing it. it EDMUND S. CAPECE General Cap Ambition - Businessman Activities: Band 4. Edmund made a hit with the students of B.H.S. by his comet selections. We'll be expecting some compositions! CHRISTINA R. CASTELLO Commercial Chris Ambition - To travel extensively Activities: Volley Ball lg Class Basket- ball 2: Blue and White 1, 2, 3, 4: Ushering 1, 2, 3, 4. Chris, sincere and gay, will be remem- bered especially for her smart remarks. ROSE CHIKI General Chick Ambition -- Aviatrix Activities: Volley Ball l: Class Basket- ball l, 2, 3: Band 3 , Dot possesses a fiery temper and quick thinking which has helped her in many an athletic contest. ROBERT I. CHRISTOPHER General Lula Ambition - Geological Engineer Aiivitiesz Track 2, 3: Football l, 2, 3, Lub is the quiet athletic type, whose dependability is outstanding. 7944 - Blue and White Twelve Thirteen MAXINE A. CHURCH Commercial Seenie Ambition - Social Welfare Worker Activities: Basketball 1. Seenie's striking personality popularity to her at school. Keep up the record, Maxine. SHELDON CLEAVER Shelley Ambition - Radio Operator General Although Sheldon is a slow ROLAND COPE Industrial Arts Copey Ambition - Machinist Activities: Track 2, 3, 4. Copey fooled us all. Underneath that assumed bashfulness, he is a swell guy with lots of sense and vitality. brought IAMES CORTRIGHT General lamie Ambition - Professional Loafer Iamie loves to tease, is jovial, and gets along exceptionally well with the op- thinker posite sex. you are certain to get an exact and astounding decision when you give him time to think about it. BARBARA COFFMAN General Ambition - Beautician Activities: Usher 2, 3: Drill Corps l. Quiet, reserved, and always dressed, we feel confident her will cheer some employer. DOROTHY CONNER General A shy girl who displays good sports- manship is Dot. IAY CORTRIGHT General lim Ambition - Machinist Activities: Class Vice-President lg Foot- ball Stand 4: Check Stand 3: Ring Committee 3: Hi-Y 3, 45 Class Bas- ketball 1, 2. Iay is a happy-go-lucky guy who has often majored in fun and minored in Barb neatly work, . ability EVELYN CROUSE Commercial Eu Ambition - Typist Activities: Drill Corps 2. Dot Evelyn types just as fast as she talks. She is reserved and sympathetic. Her smile won her warm friends. Blue and White - 7944 VINCENT I. DALTO Commercial Vince Ambition - Orchestra Drummer Activities: Band 3, 4: Band Treasurer 4. Friendly and a little romantic, Vince loves music and is an excellent drummer. MARY DANIELS Commercial Mayall Ambition - Secretary Activities: Band 3: Basketball 1, 2, 3: Drill Corps 1, 2, 3: Girl Reserves l, 2. Mary was always an ambitious student, but her one great aim is to indirectly join the navy-as a wife, to be sure! IANICE DAVIE Commercial Sunshine Ambition - Stenographer Activities: Ushering l, 2, 3: Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4: Basketball l, 2, 3: Drill Corps lg Blue and White 1, 4. Ianice's chief ambition is to meet people in the business world. Her smile and personality help her get acquainted. CAR-ROLL E. DAVIS General Davy Ambition - Orchestra Leader Carroll is now an accomplished musi- cian: we hope that in later years he will be nationally known. IOY DAVIS College Prep. Ambition - Teacher Activities: Football Stand 4: Usher 3, 4: Dramatic Club 3, 4: Senior Service Scouts 4: Drill Team 1: Red Cross 2, 3, 4. Possessing a soothing voice that never gets harsh even in anger, Ioy will be the ideal teacher for school-weary students and tired eardrums. WILLIAM DAVIS Industrial Arts Bill Ambition - Naval Aviation Activities: Track 2, This chap's big ambition is the Naval Air Corps. Happy Flying, Bill. IUDITH DE SALSE College Prep. Indy Ambition - Surgical Nurse Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Secretary l: Senior Service Scouts 4. Iudy's charming manner will add glam- our to her profession as a surgical nurse. IOSEPI-I DI BATTISTA Commercial Chuck Ambition - Test Pilot Whenever Ioe determines to do a thing he likes, he exerts all his energy and does it well. Lots of luck, Chuck. 7944 - Blue and White Fourteen NORMA DILL Commercial TOPS Ambition - Secretary Activities: Ushering l, 2. A boon to offices, Norma's vigor, vim, and vivacity can change any dull corner to brightness. NANCY Q. DOAN Commercial Nan Ambition - Secretary Activities: Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. Nan is always ready for a good time. Her pep helped make our cheering squad. MARK E. DODSON General Hot Lips Ambition - Professional Musician Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Pit Orchestra 3, 4: Ring Committee 3. Mark knows what he wants and goes after it. His initiative will help him in his chosen course, music. LOUIS DORAZIO General Cas Ambition - Ll. S. A.A.F. Captain Activities: Track 3. Like Sampson, Lou will go far as long as they don't cut off his hair in the army. GEORGIA IEAN DRUMHELLER Commercial Sue Ambition - Nurse Activities: Volley Ball l. Gentle, quiet, and kind to dumb ani- mals, Georgia will make a wonderful nurse. IANE DUNNING College Prep. Ambition -- Physical Ed. Instructress Activities: Class Basketball l, 2, 3: Blue and White 39 Volley Ball lg Dramatic Club 3. 4: Prom Committee 3. We stop talking about the weaker sei. when Janie comes into thc picture Her virbzant personality is her key tw to the fumre. IOUNIOR EDDINGER Commercial Iunie Ambition - To be a success. Activities: Band Twirler l, 2, 3, 4. Never a dull moment when Iounior is around. He is generous. sympathetic, fun- lov'ng and the source of all mnchiel. BENIAMIN L. ESHLEMAN General Ben Activities: Track l. Ben is a ver friendly person whose fu- ture looks prosperous. Blue and White - 7944 ELEANOR EYERLY Commercial Ellie Ambition - Traveler Activities: Dramatic Club 4. Eleanor belongs on the quiet side of life. Always calm and never in a hurry, that's Ellie. GEORGE FARVER General lake Ambition - Prof. Baseball Player George and his hats! Maybe someday he'll acquire the hat he wants to wear most-that of a Big League baseball player, CLAIIRE FENSTEMAKER College Prep, Butch Ambition '- Bomber Ferrying Command Activities: Class Basketball 3: Pit Or- chestra I, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Olllcer 2: Prom Committee 3. It is Claire's ambition to join the W.A. F.S. With her strong determination and powerful control, she will soar high over the top. MILLARD G. FISHER College Prep. Ambition - Psychiatrist Activities: Dramatic Club 2, 3, president 43 Blue and White 1, 2, 3, 45 Basket- ball Committee 3g Name Card Com- mittee 4: Football Committee 3: Prom Committee 3. To be a psychiatrist is Millard's am- bition, and we know he will be a success in his chosen field. 5 HARRISON E. FRANTZ Commercial Termite Ambition - Pilot Activities: Class Basketball l, 2, 3. The Army Air Corps needs boys like Harrison. His serious mind and likeable personality will help him get ahead. MARY ELIZABETH FREAS College Prep. Freas Ambition -- Merchandiser Activities: Ushering l, 2, 3: Girl Reserves 1, 2: Drill Team lg Senior Service Scouts 3, 4: Class Volley Ball lg Red Cross 3, 4: Football Stand 4. Mary Elizabeth's harsh words get her in wrong, but time will mellow all that. However, we anticipate her to be a most popular nurse. DOROTHY GABSEWICS Commercial 'Gabbyn Ambition e- Beautician Dot's quiet disposition and winning smile will draw many customers to her salon. BYRON GAUMER General Spike Ambition - Machinist This bashful, red-haired lad will stick to his machine, we're sure, and really make good in the world. 1944 - new W1 wwe Sixteen Seventeen TED GAYDOS College Prep. Gay Ambition - Psychiatrist Activities: Class Basketball 1, Dramatics 2. Ted is good at understanding people. He shouldn't have much difficulty at his work. GLORIA GEARHART College Prep. GO Ambition - Nurse Activities: Band 2, 3, 4: Ushering l, 2, 3: Ring Committee 3: Senior Service Scouts 3, 4: Customs Week Committee 1: Pit Orchestra 4: Basketball Stand 3: Red Cross 4: Prom Committee 3. Gloria's sparkling smile and sociability is bound to make pulses rise. DONALD GENSIL Industrial Arts Genzie Ambition - Machinist Donald is such a woman-hater that he'll probably adhere to his work. PHYLLIS GIFT General Phyl Ambition - Commercial Artist Activities: Blue and White 4: Class Bas- ketball I, 3: Volley Ball 1: Usher l, 4: Cheerleader 2, 3, 4: Defense Stamp Seller 2: Dramatic Club 4: Tri-Hi-Y 4. Phyl is one of our peppy, little girls who wants to be a commercial artist. We perceive a shining future for her if she isn't snagged by one of her suitors. DONALD GOETZ lndustrial Arts Goefzie Ambition - Aviation Mechanic Don has formed a good habit of keep- ing quiet. Perhaps he knows that Silence is Golden. EVELYN A. GOSS General Porky Ambition - Nurse Activities: Dramatic Club 2: Usher l. Evelyn desires to be a nurse. All she needs is the ability to keep silent, YVONNE GRASLEY Commercial Vonnie Ambition - Typist Activities: Band l, 2, 3, 4. Yvonne, with her nimble fingers, will go places as a tyipist. LEON GREEN General Sonny Ambition - U. S. A.A.F. Captain Leon also wants to invent an atom smasher. We hope it's a success. Maybe it will make chemistry easier for the forthcoming students. Blue and White - 7944 MARIE GREEN Commercial Mitzi Ambition-Own winter and summer resort Marie wishes for a good business car- eer. and according to her shrewd busi- ness technique shown in the past, we are sure she will establish a bright one. DONALD GUTTSHALL Industrial Arts Don Ambition - Aviation Mechanic Don desires to take up aviation and become one of the vital grease-monkeys Here's wishes for the best. IUNE HALL College Prep. Iunie Ambition - Nurse Activities: Usher 3: Football Stand 4: Defense Stamp Seller 3, 4. We think Iune has what it takes to be a nurse: time will prove the patients think so, too. IAMES W. I-IANTIIS Commercial lim Ambition - Air Force Pilot Instructor With Iames' inventive ability and ex- plosive personality, we should have a super aircraft engine running efiiciently on hot air within a few years. MARIE HART Commercial Shorty Ambition - Secretary Maries silence in school, we think, is used as a camouflage to keep her true to her one and only. WARREN E. HAUSE, IR. General Squirt Ambition - Doctor Warren is gifted with exceptional ab- ility to appreciate nature's Ubeautiesf' His cheerfulness is his valuable asset. DONALD HAUZE Commercial Don Ambition - Bookkeeper Don is a reserved, kind, and very bash- ful farmer lad who wants to be a book- keeper. We hope you'll keep your num- bers straight all through life. ELEANOR ANNE HAYIMAN Commercial Ambition - Commercial Work . . Activities: Drill Team 2. Eleanor was a school teacher's delight. Very placid and studious, but always alert for a laugh. 7944 - Blue and White Eighteen Nineteen BETTY HEAPS Commercial Bet Ambition - Beautician Activities: Class Basketball 1, 2. Betty is the little girl who amused her English class when she read. She is per- fect when she is calm, but a little ex- citement makes odd things pour out. WILLIAM R. HECKMAN Commercial Heckie Ambition - Aviation Activities: Football 3, 4: Track 3: Stu- dent Council 4. Sentimental and romantic, William is nature's gift to the fairer sex. He should be able to develop a great interest in domestic affairs. EVELYN HEIMBACH Commercial Evie Ambition -f Secretary Activities: Volley Ball 1: Defense Stamp Seller l. Evelyn, with her charming smile, counts her friends in hundreds and through this will gain happy life. Ioe will probably keep her busy in the future, MICHAEL HEMLOCK Industrial Arts Popeye Ambition - Forestry Since Mike's pet habit is tardiness, he'll probably need an alarm clock when he gets a job. IEAN C. HENRIE General Ambition - Secretary Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Treas- urer 2: Girl Reserves 2: Senior Service Scouts 3. 4. Yes, she's quiet, but one of her out- standing feats is her ability to remember a host of street addresses. IANE HERBINE General Hcrby Ambition i- WAVE Activities: Usher l, 2: Class Basketball I: Girl Reserves 2: Drill Team 1, 2. We hope that with her slightly stub- born mind lane will make the right de- cision in choosing between the navy and the coast guard. BERNICE I. HERRING Commercial 'Bern Ambition - Private Secretary Activities: Basketball 2: Ring Committee 3: Prom Committee 3: Blue and White 3, 4. Bernice wants to be a secretary and is receiving experience at C. W. Dickson's office. Maybe that's the reason she can take notes on any boy! EDWARD HESS Industrial Arts Eddie Ambition - Army Air Corps Eddie appears to be a coy sort of fellow with very little to say, but we'll tell the wise girls that he's quite a Cas- anova underneath the surface. Blue and Whale - 7944 IUNE C. HESS Commercial Ambition '- Stenographer Although Iune is inclined to be ex- plosive at times, she quickly offsets this habit by letting her conscience be her guide. ZELLA I. l'l-ESS General Ambition - Librarian It seems that Zella will have little time to be bothered with library work in the future, because we see her treading down the aisle-not the school aisle, though! EDA HOIDA General Ambition - Music and Grade Teacher The tranquil, serious type is Eda. She has lots of brains and uses them as any- one can see if they just peek at her re- port cards. You'll go far, Eda. Good luck! PATRICIA HOLTER College Prep. Pat Ambition f- Nurse Activities: Girl Reserves l, 2. A gal that needs to be more persistent and tactful in her studies is Pat. Remem- ber that practice makes perfect. WARREN E. HONS Industrial Arts Pongo Ambition - Engineer Warren is the lady killer of the senior class. Everyone is leaving for the service. because they can't put up with the com- petition provided by Pongo. IACK HORTMAN College Prep. Horty Ambition '- Radio Engineer Activities: Band 1, 2: Blue and White 2, 3, 4: Stage Manager 3, 4: Basket- ball Stand 3: Football Stand 4: Prom Committee 3. lack has a great mathematical mind. lf he keeps up the good work, he should be able to reach the stars. DONALD HOUCK Commercial Don Ambition - Pilot Activities: Basketball l, 3: Track l, 3: Football Stand 4: Vice-President 4. Don appears to be very modest, and bashful lalthough some may differ on thatl. His initiative ought to conveniently Ht into his flying career. IOHN HOVANCHAK General Andrew Ambition - Aviation Iohn is the shy, silent type of lover. He is one of our farmer boys who wants to be a Buck Private, but he would make a better sergeant. 7944 - Blu-e and White Twenty Twenty-one L. IOYCE IOHNSON General K66k Ambition -- Surgical Nurse Activities: Usher l. Ioyce will prove herself to be an ideal nurse: because she is patient, pleasant, kind, and thorough. SHIRLEY IOHNSON College Prep. Iohnnie Ambition - Nurse Activities: Band 2: Class Basketball 3: Blue and White 3, 4: Dramatic Club 35 Prom Committee 3. Shirley wants to be a nurse, and being the type we know she is, we'll place our bet on her ending up marrying the doctor. ALEX A. IORDAN Commercial Deacon Ambition - Sports Announcer Activities: Class President 2, 3, 4: Class Basketball I: I.V. Basketball 2: Varsity Basketball 3, 4: Prom Committee 3: Football Stand 4. A boy that is sincere about almost everything-including girls! He Hirts in class, and we hope he will find the right one. DOROTHY MAE IUMPER General Dottie Ambition - WAVE If you ever have the desire to square dance, we are sure Dottie would be more than willing to teach you. She has so well mastered the art that now she wants to be a caller. NICK KALANICK General Kal Ambition - Coach Activities: Football 3, 4: I.V. Basket- ball 3, 4: Varsity 3, 4: Track 3: Prom Committee 3: Vice-President 2. A true athlete and a gentleman as well. Lucky is the college that grasps him, and we might add the gals have a break, too. We may consider ourselves grateful for his services to B.H.S. DONALD KANOUSE Industrial Arts Don Ambition-Army Aeronautical Engineer Don is a likeable fellow and has many friends. He is mechanically inclined, and we anticipate the discovery of perpetual motion. ALIDREY L. KEMP Commercial Kempic Ambition - Beautician Activities: Class Basketball l. Here is a bright spot in a dull class- room. Always on the ball. Although at times teachers wamed her, she just wasn't herself without that humor. BETTY M. KISHBAUGH Commercial Becky Ambition - Stenographer Betty seems to have chosen no definite vocation, but like Ghandi expects to spend some time in meditation so she can get an inspiration. Blue and White - 7944 LILLIAN M. KISHBAUGH Commercial LiIl Ambition - Owner of Millinery Shop Activities: Ring Committee 3. Lillian wants to manage a millinery shop. Here's hoping it's a success, which we're quite positive it will be unless some lucky man interferes. ATWOOD R. KNORR Industrial Arts Bud Ambition f- U. S. Marine Atwood is our well-known farm hand. We are sure the cows will not take all his time, so romance ought to Hnd its way into his life. ROBERT E. KNORR General Killer Ambition - Gun Sergeant-U.S.iM.C. Activities: C.A.R. l, 2. 3. Because of his easy going spirit, Rob- ert can meet any situation with daunt- lessness. DOYLE KOCHER General Deedee Ambition - Millionaire Agivities: Class Basketball 1, 2, 3: Track The Shiek of the Class of '44 The boys envied his style and pleasant per- sonality which made him all the more popular. 5, MARGARET KUTZLER Commercial Pudge Ambition - Housewife Activities: Class Basketball l, 2. We sincerely hope that Margaret's sailor comes back and settles on dry land. This would be the only way to fulfill her ambition as a housewife. VERYL LANNING Industrial Arts Ve-rgil Ambition - Aviation Cadet Activities: Football 3, 4: Track 3. Veryl is reserved and yet sociable. Continue their display, together with your good sportsmanship. ALVERTA LECHLEITNER General Vert Ambition - Owner of Clothing Store Vert is of the romantic type whose con- fidence in the opposite sex never seems to lag. AUDREY LEHMAN Commercial And Ambition - Secretary Activities: Usher 2, 31 Drill Team 2, 3, Student Council 4. Quietness is her virtue, but she will probably be a big success in the business wnrld. 7944 - Blue and White Twenty-two VICTOR LEUTER Industrial Arts Vic Ambition - Flyer Vic seems to be very bashful as far as girls are concerned. Perhaps that is to his advantage, for his real interest right now is aeronautics. IOSEPH LONGO General I0e Ambition - Pilot The army needs ambitious boys like Ioe, and we wish him all the luck im- aginable. FRANK LUPASHUNSKI General Lupe Ambition-Physical Ed. Director Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Football l, 2, 3, 4. Lupe is quite an athlete whose hand- someness causes many a maiden to sigh and swoon. IEAN M. MAGEOVAGE Commercial Maggie Ambition - Secretary Activities: Girls' Drill Corps 2, 3: De- fense Stamp Seller 2, 3, 4: Football Stand 4. This lassie is apt to shine in the social Iyorld because of her sincerity and friend- mess. SUSAN MAGRONE General Suzy Ambition - Telephone Operator Activities: Drill Team l: Class Basket- ball l. Susan is the cheerful girl who is al- ways ready with a smile. IOSEPH N. MANGANARO General Caruso Ambition-Announcer or Navy Radioman Activities: Track 1, 2: Basketball Man- ager 2, 3, 4: Class Basketball 2: Volley Ball 2. Caruso has the quality to make you comfortable, not only with his smiles: but also, with his speech. DOROTHY MARSHALL Commercial Dot Ambition - Secretary Activities: Ushering l, 2, 3: Dramatic Club 3: Defense Stamp Seller 3. Dot seems sort of conservative and coy, at times, but don't let that fool you. EDITH P. MARSHMAN Vocational Home Economics Edie Ambition - Interior Decorator Activities: Ring Committee 3: Defense Stamp Seller 2, 3: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Girl Reserves l, 2. 3: Ushering l. 2, 3: Volley Ball l. Edith is understanding and sympathetic Her accurate mind and quick sense of humor wins attention at all times. Blue and White -' 7944 Twenty three ORVAL I. MATTLICCI General Om Ambition '- Machinist Activities: Class Basketball 29 I.V. Bas- ketball 3: Varsity Basketball 4. Very discreet and a little romantic, Orval makes his way on the road to prosperity. IOSEPH MAZZETTI Industrial Arts Mazz Ambition - U.S.N. Aeronautical Engineer Activities: Baseball 1, 25 Class Basket- ball l, 2, 3. Ioe, the big teaser, is usually in a jovial mood. A little raucous at times, yet fundamentally a gentleman. SHIRLEY McCARTY General Chaz Ambition - Typist Activities: Basketball 1, 2g Volley Ball 1: Drill Team 1: Usher 1: Girl Re- serves l. Shirley's traits are friendliness and courage. She is sure to score a hit in her future life with Chink. AUDREY MCCLURE Commercial Slug Ambition - Leader of All-Girl Orchestra Activities: Drill Team lg Class Basket- ball l, 2, 3, 45 Volley Ball 3. Slug was always ready to display her humor and keep sides splitting whenever things looked gloomy. BETTY MCELWEE General Bets Ambition - Lawyer's Assistant Activities: Volley Ball lg Drill Team 2. Although Betty is very serene. she is. in reality, a well of tenderness and kind- ness. ARTHUR MCHVENRY Industrial Arts Happy Ambition - Playboy Art's sense of humor is outstanding. It was the cause of many sideaches and disturbances in class. NANCY MCHENRY Commercial Nan Ambition - Medical Secretary Activities: Usher l, 2, 3, 4: Prom Com- mittee 3: Ring Committee 3: Dramatic Club 2g Football Stand 4: Senior Ser- vice Scouts 4. Nan's ability to make friends is a great asset. She is kind, gentle, and successful P-especially where the opposite sex is concerned. CHRISTINE M. MELCHIORRE Commercial Chris Ambition - W.A.F. Activities: Class Basketball I, 2, 3: Usher 1, 2: Volley Ball lg Dramatic Club 3: Girl Reserves 2. Chris is very fun-loving, and has a magnetic personality which wins her many friends. 7944 - Blue and White Twenty four Twenty-five SAMUEL MEYERS College Prep. Sam Ambition -f Aviation Sam's other desire is to become an electrical engineer. With all the fine characteristics which this lad possesses, he should easily master electronics. ESSIE E. MOLYNEAUX Home Economics Midge Ambition - Nurse Activities: Drill Team 1, 2, 3: Volley Ball 1. Essie is a very unusual person. friendly, ambitious, and, powerfully self-controlled, GERTRUDE MONT College Prep. Genie Ambition -- Artist Activities: Cheerleader 1, 2. 3, 4: Bas- ketball l: Volley Ball 1. Gertie is liked by everyone because of her striking personality. She not only leads us in cheers: but also, emanates the cheerful spirit. NICK MONTECALVO General Monty Ambition -- Machinist Activities: Track 1, 2: Class Basketball l, 2, 3: Volley Ball 2: Machine Shop School 3. Nick is the happy-go-lucky boy whose habit is deviling the girls. DONALD A. NAGY General Dan Ambition '- Air Corps L Cool-headed Dan has all the needed qualities to assure a bright future in the air corps. WEDO NUTAITIS College Prep. Ambition - Forester This always cheerful boy has a cap- acity for keeping friends, and he and a certain other person act the ideal couple. LASLO NYESTE Industrial Arts Tex Ambition- Soft Drink Distributor Activities: Class Basketball 1, 2. Laslo is a rather timorous fellow who has an unusual ability of springing sur- prises. RALPH I. PALMIERO Commercial Riff Ambition - Big Business Man Activities: Track Manager l: Baseball 2: I.V. Basketball 3: Varsity Basket- ball 4: Varsity Football 4. Ralph is a likeable athlete. Now that you've made a good start, we're looking for a happy ending. Blue and White - 7944 IIOHN POTTER Industrial Arts Bud Ambition - Refrigeration Work Even though he desires freedom of ac- tion and thought, Iohn truly desires com- fort more than anything else: that's why We believe he'll settle down sooner or later. PAMELA PRICE General Pam Ambition e- Pvt. Kindergarten Teacher Pamela is a refined lassie who has a very pleasing air about her. We believe that she will really go places. IEANNETTE PURSEL Commercial Ambition - Missionary-Secretary Activities: Girl Scouts l, 2, 3, 4: Blue and White 4: Dramatic Club 4: Tri- Hi Y 4. Ieannette, an intelligent person with an abundance of talent, perserverance, and humor, ought to have little difliculty in the pursuit of her artistic career. EDWARD G. RAKOS General Eddie George Ambition - Naval Oflicer Activities: Football l, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Track l, 2, 3: Class Basketball 1: Prom Committee 3. Eddie has been one of our key men in basketball and football. He also gets along very well with the females. FRANK RASMOS Industrial Arts Frankie Ambition - Machinist This coy chap has a tendency to be- come peace-loving and timid. Snap out of it, Frankie. MICHAEL REAGAN Industrial Arts Rags Ambition - Pilot Activities: Class Basketball l, 2: Victory Corps 3. Michael's reserved and yet jovial na- ture should hedp him make many friends while studying to become a pilot. GLENN C. REDKA Industrial Arts Hank Ambition - Machinist Glenn has been a sort of bashful boy in his high school career, but those who are a little closer to him think differently. IDA R. REMLEY Commercial Ruthie Ambition - Clerk Ida is a sensible, industrious girl who is a very sincere friend to her compan- ions. 7944 - Blue and White Twenty-six ELIZABETH I. RHINARD College Prep. Liz Ambition -Navy Nurse Activities: Ushering 1, 3. Liz possesses vivacity and grace and is especially popular with the stronger sex. Her habit of being well-dressed will be of value as a nurse. CLARENCE E. ROBERTS Commercial Roe Bucks Ambition - Golf Pro Clarence has been a hard-working lad both outside and inside school. This characteristic will be an advantage to him as he goes through life. GEORGE ROBSOCK General Robbie Ambition - Business Man Activities: Football 1, 2. 3: Basketball l, 2, 3: Baseball 1, 2, 3. George tells us he has another ambi- tion. It is to be a coach, but he'll prob- ably end up coaching his admirers-the women. NORA M. ROMBERGER College Prep. Ambition - Aviatrix Activities: Drill Team l, 2, 31 Dramatic Club 2. Here's luck to a courageous girl who wants to be an aviatrixp and praise for her splendid composure. which will aid greatly when she soars in the sky. LOIS H. ROOD College Prep. Ambition - Navy Nurse About five years from now, we see Lois still roller-skating. The only dif- ference is that she has a constant com- panion who happens to be her husband. BARBARA I. RUPERT Commercial Babs Ambition - Defense Worker Activities: Class Baketball 1, 2. Babs is the desired friend to have near when your sfpirits are low. ELEANOR RUTKOSKY General Mazie Ambition - Singer Eleanor is a neat and efficient worker. Keep up the good work, Eleanor. MASON L. SAWMSEL Industrial Arts Mas Ambition - Machinist You can always find Mason in a jok- ing mood which has helped him conquer many difficulties. n Blue and Whale - 7944 Twenty seven SANTINA A. SAVOCA Commercial Sandy Ambition '- Typist Activities: Class Basketball 1. Santina's outstanding characteristic is the power she has in making friends. She has a carefree air about her that makes us think that she will go far. THERESA I. SCHENO College Prep. Tree Ambition-Part Owner of Dance Ioint Activities: Class Basketball 1, 2: Basket- ball Stand 3. Even though Theresa has been devo- ted the past few years, she still has time to allow everybody to share her pleasant disposition. ROBERT R. SCHOONMAKER College Prep. Schoonie Ambition - Chemical Engineer Activities: Student Council 4. Robert is quiet, but loves to tease the girls. His intelligence is the envy of many of us. BRUCE M. SCOTT College Prep. Scotty Ambition - Architectural Engineer Activities: Blue and White 1, 2, 3: Track 1. Bruce is a sincere and hard-working boy with a personality that has proven a real asset. DOROTHY I. SEESHOLTZ College Prep. Dotty Ambition f- Laboratory Technician Activities: Usher 1, 2, 3. 4: Ring Com- mittee 3: Prom Committee 3: Football Stand 4: Senior Service Scouts 4. Dorothy's pleasing personality has gained her the friendship of many. We are sure that she will be able to master all of life-'s difficulties. MARY T. SHAFFER Commercial Bannae Ambition - Undertaker Activities: Handicraft Club QSec.l: Girls' Letter Club 2: Basketball l, 2: Baseball 1, 2: Student Council 4. Mary is a fun-loving gal, which is quite a contrast to her ambition f- to be a mortician. LORRAINE I. SHANNON College Prep. Shannon Ambition - Nurse Activities: Pit Orchestra 2, 3: Girl Re- serves l, 2: Band l, 2, 3: Senior Ser- vice Scouts 4: Ring Committee 3: Prom Committee 3: Vice-President 3. Lorraine is a very intelligent girl who has cultivated the art of friendship and sociability. LYDIA A. SHINER Commercial Chicken Ambition - Interior Decorator Lydia will probably be a housewife. Sincerity and earnestness are her prom- inent virtues. I 7944 - Blue and White Twenty eight l LOIS L. SHIPE General Shorty or Shipe Ambition - Nurse Activities: Drill Team I, 2: Usher l, 2, 3. 4: Basketball Stand 3. We picture Lois as the little sun- beam that she is, radiating happiness to her patients. MILDRED M. SHULTZ College Prep. Millie Ambition - Nurse Activities: Home Nursing 3. Mildred is a good example of a person who will go through life smiling at her adversities. WILLIAM I. SHULTZ, IR. Commercial Bill Ambition - Linotype Operator Activities: Blue and White l, 2, 3: Class President 1: Dramatic Club 2, 33 Bas- ketball I.V. 1: Prom Committee 35 Hi- Y President 3, 43 Basketball Stand 3: Football Stand 4. Bill has a fine personality which has resulted in gaining him a long string of friends. IAMES E. SIESKO Industrial Arts lim Ambition - Blueprinter Iim is a solemn lad who never liked hard work. but we're looking for big things from him in the future. ZOLA F. SITLER General Babe Ambition - W.A.F.S. or Singer Zola is chummy and quite loquacious. Her way with the opposite sex has gain- ed for her an ardent companion frather, companions l . MARGARET SKRIP General Margie Ambition - Singer Activities: Class Basketball 1, 2, 3. Margie has a very pleasing disposi- tion and is always in a singing mood. SUSAN SLIVKA General Sue Ambition - Stenographer Sue's dominating trait, cheerfulness, has enabled her to get along well with everybody. CLEO IEAN SMILES College Prep. Ambition - X-Ray Technician Activities: Usher l, 2: Ring Committee 3: Basketball Stand 3. Cleo abounds in mirth - well living up to her name - as well as being an adept dancer. Blue and White - 7944 Twenty nine l BESSIE I. SMITH College Prep. Shorty Ambition '- Army Nurse Bessie complains she needs sleep, and declares she can't seem to find enough time. 1Here's hoping you don't fall asleep on the job.l IOYCE E. SMITH General Smittie Ambition - Marry a Millionaire Ioyce, that independent lassie with the pleasing ways, will surely succeed in capturing some man's heart. IRENE EMILY SOUKO Commercial Renee Ambition - Nurse Activities: Drill Corps 1. Irene is a quiet lassie and inclined to be timid - just further proof that still water runs deep. MARION C. SPRAGLE General Ambiion - Buyer Activities: Band l, 2, 3, 4: Class Volley Ball lg Ushering 1: Girl Reserves lg Senior Service Scouts 4: Pit Orchestra 49 Basketball Stand 3. Marion is a practical-minded, indepen- dent, and industrious girl who wishes to become a buyer. We are certain that your steps will lead to prosperity. l SARA STALEGA General Steg Ambition - Stenographer An old faithful is Sara. Her ambit- iousness will surely net her a steady job. W. IOSEPH STEINER General Balls Ambition - Commercial Airline Pilot Ioseph, better know as Ice, is a talka- tive lad, whose mind is always preoc- cupied by a certain Evelyn. He also is interested in aviation, a field with a promising future. MARY STENKO General Liz Ambition - Stenographer Mary is trim and reserved, but fun- loving. However, at times her enthusiasm runs rampart. ESTELLA M. STEPHENS General Tiny Ambition - Marine or Artist Estella is a tactful lassie who hails from the country. She is bound to make a fine housewife for lack. 7944 - Blue and White Thirty Thirty-one IUNE STEVENS General Do Do Ambition - School Teacher Activities: Dramatic Club 2: Usher 1, 2: Band 3, 4: Class Basketball 1: Bas- ketball Stand 3. B.H.S. has seen Iune make outstanding gains in the conquering of a 'real tem- per, in scholarship. and in personality. Keep going! BEATRICE I. STOUT Commercial Beebe Ambition - Cadet Nurse Activities: Usher 1: Baseball lg Drill Team 1: Volleyball l. Always smiling, giggling, or laughing, Beebe will boost the morale of any discontented soul. MARY IANE STRAUB General lainie Ambition - Singer Mary lane, cool as an iceberg, is able to overcome any obstacles with compara- tive ease. IACK A. STROMER General Strippie Ambition - Mechanical Engineer Activities: Football 3, 4: Band l, 2: Track 4: Dramatic Club 3. lack loves to go deer-hunting, Always wear that same smile and you'll be sure to catch a two-legged dear. SHIRLEY SUTLIFF Commercial Shirl Ambition - Stenographer Activities: Band 2, 3, 4: Class Treasurer 3, 4: Prom Committee 3: Usher 1, 3: Senior Service Scouts 4. Shirley's initiative. independence for is it dependence on the other sex?J and personality lmore often a smile than a frownj makes her pleasant to have around. CARL TERNOSKY General Ki Ambition -v Buyer Activities: Class Basketball l, 2. Carl's ability in sports is one which cannot be hidden. We hope you do as well in the financial world. HELEN TOPPER Commercial Ambition - Stenographer Activities: Basketball Stand 3: Football Stand 4: Home Nursing 3. Helen has what it takes to get along with people. She's a protege of Dale Camegie. FRANK R. TORSELLA General Fitch Ambition - Artist or Pilot Activities: I.V. Football I: Class Bas- ketball 2. Frank is a friendly fellow whose draw- ing is the pride of the senior class. He is an earnest worker and we wish him a creative future. Blue and White - 7944 VIOLA M. TOTH General Ve Ambition - Stenographer Efficiency and dependability are Viola's prominent traits. Keep it up, Ve . FRED TRAUGI-I, IR. Industrial Arts Ferd Ambition - Meteorologist A smiling face and a witty joke are sure to cheer everybody fortunate enough to come in contact with him. ROMAYNE TRAUGI-I General Farmer Ambition - Doctor Activities: Usher 1, 2, 3, 4: Acrobat with Band 2: Football Stand 45 Blue and White 4. I'Iere's hoping that Romayne's tapping feet will carry her merrily along tif not to Broadway, to matrimonyj. LOUISE TRIVELPIECE General Weasel Ambition - Airline Hostess Activities: Volley Ball lp Baseball lg Drill Team l, 2: Usher l. The future man-to-be won't have to worry about bringing home the bacon when he has Louise for a wife. She's a sure shot lespecially when it comes to deer-hunting I . LOUIS TROIANI College Prep. Abaluba Ambition - Engineering Activities: Baseball Mgr. l, 23 Ring Com- mittee 3: Basketball Mgr. 2, 3, '15 Hi- Y 4: Class Basketball 1, 2, 3: Football Stand 4: Prom Committee 3: Blue and White 1: Class Secretary 3, 45 Student Council 45 Boys' Chorus 4. Louis is the possessor of a fine person- ality which should bring him much suc- cess in any profession that he may follow. WILLIAM TUROCK General Willy Ambition - Engineer The saying is All good things come in small packages. Willie is a good ex- ample of this. DAWN L. UNGEMACI-I Home Economics Blimp Ambition - Owner of Winter Resort Activities: Volley Ball 2, Blimp is a cheerful lassie from Beach Haven. She wants to own a winter re- sort, so look out for big things. ROBERT M. VANDERMARK Industrial Arts Puss Ambition - Pilot and a Mechanic Activities: Class Basketball l. Robert has become number one Cas- anova in Berwick tat least Berwick Highl. Watch out, girls! 7944 - Blue and White Thirty-two Thirty-three NANCY WALLACE General Nan Ambition - Beautician Inclined to be slightly spunky. Nancy needs sympathetic friends who will help her subdue the bad traits and stimulate the development of her better self. IRENE F. WANSOCK Commercial Renee Ambition - To see the world Activities: Class Basketball l, 2. 3: Ring Committee 3: Dramatic Club l, 2, 3: Business Mgr. 4: Volley Ball l: Blue and White 2, Ass't Editor 3, Editor 4: Tri-Hi-Y 4. Irene is a most versatile girl whose ab- ilities will undoubtedly distinguish her in any Held she may choose to follow. HAROLD WARNER Industrial Arts Dopey Ambition - Aviation Mechanic Harold is a well-mannered chap with big brown eyes that have a very mag- netic influence upon the fairer sex. CHARLES B. WEBB College Prep. Bones Ambition - Mechanical Engineer Activities: Band 1. 2, 3, 4. Bones is known for his ability to play the saxophone. We are looking forward to seeing him play with some famous orchestra someday. Good luck, anyway. IEAN WENTZEL College Prep. Gabby Ambition - Surgical Nurse Activities: Home Nursing 3: Basketball 3: Dramatic Club 3, 4: Basketball Stand 3: Football Stand 4: Tri-Hi-Y 4. This happy-natured soul. with her fem- inine giggle. will surely keep 'em smil- inq. LOIS WHITMIRE College Prep. Lowic Ambition - Missionary Nurse Activities: Home Nursing 3: Volley Ball 1: Ring Committee 3. Lois, very considerate of others, al- ways has a smile for everyone and lends help wherever she is needed. N. IANE WILLIAMS Commercial lanie Ambition - Clerk or Housewife Iane has a pleasant disposition which is mingled with mirth, seriousness. rom- ance, and a changeable temper. THELMA R. WOLFE General Wolf1'e or Snooksy Ambition - Home Ec. Teacher Activities: Project Committee 2: Finance Committee 2: Usher 4. Senior girls might ask about Thelma's technique. Look at her third finger, left hand, and you will see that it worked. Blue and White - 7944 VERNON YEINCH College Prep. Ambition - Radio Engineer Although Vernon came to the senior high in '44, he lost little 'time in gaining popularity. He also is as good as he looks! GEORGE F. YERGES General Tank Ambition - Maritime Service Activities: Blue and White 3, 4, On the surface a little blase, but fund- amentally a real enthusiast of the better things of life. EUGENE YEVICH General Chen Ambition - Golf Pro Activities: Class Basketball 3. Eugene was always late for P.O.D. class. We hope he is more punctual in the new future. LUCILLE ZAMPINO General Cil Ambition - Beautician Lucille's ability to create cemented friendships should prove beneficial in her upward climb. LUCILLE ZAPPATORE General Cil Ambition - Costume Designer Cil possesses a temper sprinkled with sugar and pepper loften more pepper than sugarjl ROBERT ZETTLE Industrial Arts Riggit Ambition - Mechanic Robert used Durante to peddle his fruits and vegetables. It goes at the speed of mercury! Vide et credel DONALD MCAFEE Commercial Don Ambition - Artist Don is a quiet boy who always used pictures rather than words to express his hidden thoughts. 7944 - Blue and White Thirty-four Thirty-live 1944 Senior Pictures Unobtcxinable RAYMOND W. ALBERTSON IOSEPI-I LIPOVSKY General Ray lndustrial Arts Leepo Ambition - Air Corps Pilot ALYCE POTOCHNAK DONALD HONS General Lottie General Ambition - Song Composer DARWIN SLUSSER General The Board of Education authorized the granting of diplomas based on minlimurn requirements to the following service men, class of 1944 unless otherwise indicated: MICHAEL CIPOLLA, 1942 IACK MCGLIRK OBIA FISHER FRANK VEALE, 1941 KENNETH LONG, 1943 Ralph Mosteller' Gordon Heavner Earl Williams Blue and White - 7944 I-Il I-Il Q QS. C QQ. H3 QI-- 2? Efm 'QCD 92 5. O CD ,I IRIX I' I 11 UT .1 G. O o B Ti. .Cl W f Q, iff? UI o P75 Z m N4 P .. xo .A 4. This RAYMOND ALBERTSON ROBERT BAILEY FRANK BALDUCCI ROBERT CHRISTOPHER LOUIS DORAZIO BENIAMIN ESHLEMAN HARRISON FRANTZ BYRON GALIMER TED GAYDOS LEON GREEN IAMES HANTIIS DONALD HONS DONALD HOUCK IOHN HOVANCHAK NICK KALANICK VICTOR LELITER IOSEPH LIPOVSKY FRANK LUPASHLINSKI ORVAL I. MATTLICCI DONALD McAFEE SAMUEL MEYERS EDWARD RAKOS IAMES SLLISSER IACK STROIVIER FRED TRALIGH ROBERT VANDERMARK VERNON YEICH GEORGE YERGES 7944 - Blue and White Thirty In Memoriam To Our Departed Classmates HAROLD RUPERT And MARY ROMERO - Heaven gives its favourites - early death. -BYRON - Childe Harold l Blue and Mule - 7944 Tribute This Page is o Tribute to the Faculty Members Ot the Berwick Senior High School Who Are Now Serving in the Armed Forces of the United Stories 4 P mt f tri, itat S 'Y U i sh' 7944 - Blue and White Thirty-nine Q MARY COCKLIN Lois DERR Editors for Next Year Lois Derr and Mary Cocklin have attained the school paper editorship for 1944-'45 term. Ioining the Blue and White Staff in their freshman year, they have proved worthy of their position by writing all types of stories. Quill and Scroll Award The oflicials of the lnternational Honorary Society for High School Iournal- ists presented the Quill and Scroll to Irene Wansock, Editor of the Blue and White. lrene Wansock joined the staff in her sophomore year as a reporter. She wrote all tpyes of news stories, as well as feature articles, which led to being appointed assistant editor in her junior year, This experience then gained her the editorship in her senior year, Bfuc and White - 7944 First Natianal E BUY MCRE WAR BCNDS 80' 1864 7944 - Blue and White mlc NND MORE .ND STAMPS Years of Service 1944 Blue and White - 7944 Top Picture First row: Christina Castello, lrene Wansock, Phyllis Gift, Shirley Iohnson. Second row: Bernice Herring, Millard Fisher, George Yerges, Iack I-lortman, Ieannette Pursel. Lower Picture First row: Lois Derr, Annabel Shields, lean Bredbenner, Rose Bafile, Mary Cocklin. Second row: Roland Cooper, Karl Fetterman, Ioseph Clewell. Not present: Romayne Traugh, Ianice Davie. Blue and White Staff You can't please all of the people all of the time, but this year's Blue and White staff did their best to please most of the people all of the time. In order to follow these footsteps, new recruits shall be needed next term. Any newcomer shall be welcomed in one of the following departments: edi- torial, business, sports, or photography. 7944 - Blue and White Forty-two Forty-three New Instructress MISS BETTY I. COLLINS Due to the resignation of Miss Muriel En- gelke to teach at Westfield. New Iersey, Miss Betty I. Collins was elected physical education instructress. Miss Collins is a graduate of the Berwick High School in the class of 1940. She also was graduated with honors from East Strouds- burg State Teachers College, where she at- tained her bachelor of science degree. The newcomer was responsible for a com- plete turnover in gym classes at the senior high school. Conducting activities which included march- ing, dancing, calisthentics, tumbling, basketball, baseball, games. and commando exercises, the gymnast kept the girls guessing by varying her programs from one period to the next. B.H.S. Pep Squad First row: Mary Belinsky, Gertrude Mont, Phyllis Gift. Second row: Marie Dorak, Phyllis Troiani. Shirley Kehl. Next year, four juniors and one sophomore will comprise the 1944-'45 cheer- ing squad, although more are expected and will be welcomed to join. Miss Betty Collins will fill the vacancy of team manager left by Miss Muriel Engelke. Tumbling, introduced this year, will be continued. Several plans have been considered relating to yells and motions and the acquiring of new uniforms for the team. Bm and wwe - 1944 Horsefield, W'illiam Paul Fourth row: William Beck, Jack Savage, urlingame, g h t, Robert B ni te VV h .-1 Sterner, Gloria 118 row ,Maxi First strong, PID row: Kenneth A th Six mber- ha C Claude pece, Ca d IHUII Ed Trego. 06 der, Claren Eddinger, Durso, Robert Ri ey, Jounior III Jane 1VIcKa Carle- Judith DeSa1se, Glenn lain, Donald Follmer, Marion Sprag- Basil Eveland, Richard Eroh, Third row: Craig Llewellyn, Royce Bennett, Pa- Vincent Dalto, le, Robert Sutliff, Claire Fenstemak- ton Ermish, yer, tricia Pascoe, Jennie Ursi, Shirley Dodson, Budd Be QI'- Doan, G ancy N PONY! th Bll Sev CY. Gear- ria lo menico, G do Digian Oresto Ch Chiu' th sley, Ru PZ G Yvonne Smurf, trude Mont, Phyllis Gift, Lucy Kleck- Harold Romberger, Fifth row: Jean Henrie, Elwood Bredben- hart, rald Traugh, Ge Ty Tel' FOVV I econd S Hayman, ner, Bar a Cain, J ner, Aileen Rakos, Joseph Bradshaw, William Mageovage, Zane Whitmire, Remley, Gordon Baer, Jack Vander- l' 0 Sl a 1 if if 'S ,- Ei 5:- 25 u-I 'av FE 9:2 E-5' M-Z gi H 5 2 0.2 5:0 P. SW B55 Q,..m 52.5 digs !:Z Q- 'Ugg M E as I Q , as :wg O 5+-T: ng' Flo' 4-Ppqni QMS : - .fjs S 5 2 5 BBQ 'Ui F-1. 2.95 hr-. me CDE Tn' E2 ME 'ggi EEE: Hoo iso 'fix 5 3 2-S' --cd:-T iii' SSE Qln-1 sq? :HN Eff is in-1 E515 can En 5.5 Evo? sf-'ff -EDA:-. .- p QE, x--1: 212 Si-Q3 s-.Ill 5.2 ai EDGE Forty-five Band Officers Williaxn Bailey, presidentg Robert Sutlifl, Vice-president: Ernest Bailey, secretary: Vincent Dalto, treasurer. Boys' Chorus First row: Mans Little. Ierry Hasson, Morris Doty, Clarence Herr, luck Aimetti. Second row: Floyd Creveling, lack Hortman, Robert Hiney, Robert Al- bertson, Roland Cooper. Third row: Luther Green, Millard Fisher, Nick Dipasquale, Gilford Phillips, Richard Kile. Fourth row: Walter Bird. William Davis. Blue and White - 7944 Girls' Chorus Top Picture First row: Mary Ellen Paden, Gloria Bronsburg, Madge Fuller, Betty Heck- man, Ioyce Reese, Betty Hower, Hope Reese, Charlotte Raseley, Naomi Park- er, lean Wooley. Second row: Iune Harvey, Yvonne Seriff, lane Sloan, Dorothy Grifasi, Mil- dred Steely, Marjorie Slusser, Wanda Smith, Marie Dorak, Beverly Smith, Dorothy Marr. Middle Picture First row: Virginia Iordan, Barbara Collins, Annamae DeFebo, Margaret DeFrancisco, Bessie Belles, Sophie Baron, Naomi Knecht, lane Crispell, Eve- lyn Croop, Ioy Davis. Second row: Marjorie Scott, Doris Hafner, Midge Fuller, lane Siegel, Helen Knor11QIRita DeFebo, Antonetta Biacchi, lean Hayman, Lucy Kleckner, Berna- dine ont. Lower Picture Barbara Welliver, Aldine Van Houten, lean Wentzel, Iune Hall, Dorothy Seesholtz, Theresa Scheno. 7944 - Blue and White Forty-six Forty-seven First row: Gloria Bronsburg, Nancy Ann Freeman. Karl Fetterman, Laura Fager. Second row: Donald Haines, Ioy Davis, Louise Lohr, Donald Follmer, Miss Mildred Moody. Third row: Iounior Edclinger, lean Wentzel, Robert Davis, Ianice Davie, Theodore Patlovich. Play: Professor, How Could You! What would you do if you were a woman hater and were offered a position as dean of a college-provided you met the requirements of being a married man? This was the position in which Keats Perry, a young professor, was found upon the rise of the curtain of the dramatic club production, Professor, How Could You! presented at the high school auditorium. Nlarch 31. Keats friends agree to help find a wife for him: however, they complicate matters so that Keats gets entangled in love, with three women . . a plump spinster. a love- ly secretary, and a southern charmer . . who insist that he has agreed to marry each of them, Foxy Grandpa and Iohn Appleby rush to the rescue with their wits, untangle the puzzle, and make Keats and Vicky Ran- dolph realize that they are meant for each other. Blue and Whale - 7944 Dramatic Club Officers First row: Millard Fisher, president: Phyllis Troiani, vice-president: Earl Drothler, secretary. Second row: Donald Haines, assistant secretary: Irene Wansock, business manager. Third row: Phyllis Gift, advertising managerg lack Hortman, stage manager. Senior High Student Council First row: Miss Edna Harter. Aldine Van Houten, Mary Belinsky, Yvonne Sult, Mr. Ern- est Hower. Second row: Norma Longo, Christine Peters, Ruth Church, Nevin Savage. Third row: Robet Schoonmaker, Clarence Herr, lack Helt. Fourth row: Louis Troiani, William Davis, Harold Fink, Frank Mattucci, Fifth row: lack Aimetti, Charles Beck, Robert Davis. Not present: Audrey Lehman. William Heckman. 7944 - Blue and White Forty-eight Forty-nine B.H.S. Hi-Y Club First row: Iohn Bergner, advisorg Thomas Trapane, Earl Drothler, lay Cortright, William Shultz, Clarence Herr, lr., Donalo Follmer, Bernard DePaul, Nelson Hoffman, advisor. Second row: Fred C. Harter, advisor: Karl Fetterman. Robert Hiney, Donald Smith, Don- ald Kershner, Gene Fink, Nick DiPasquale, Donald Kump, William Skomsky, advisor: Harry Hiller, YMCA secretary. Third row: Floyd Creveling, William Bennett, Arthur Lesher. lack Miller, William Lynn, Eugene Aclami, lack Aimetti, Louis Troiani, Maus Little. OFFICERS William Shultz .............. ..... P resident lack Houck ...,.. . . . Vice-President Clarence Herr, lr. .. , .. Secretary lay Cortright .... . . . Treasurer Blue and White - 7944 Account of Hi-Y Organization The Berwick Hi-Y formed at the beginning of the school term with only six members. A campaign was started and twenty-one boys were pledged for the club. Initiation of new members was for the greater part conducted on Front Street. The formal initiation took place at the club room in the YMCA. After the new members had been formally initiated and inducted, the club made plans for a delegation to attend the annual Hi-Y Conference at Carbondale. Berwick sent a group of eighteen which was the second largest delegation at the conference. Part of the weekly program was a series of guest speakers including R. A. G. Stetler, Superintendent of the Berwick Schools: D. R. Shuman, Principal of the Berwick Senior High School: Fred C. Harter Club Ad- visor: Melvin L. Whitmire, head of the B. H. S. Science Department. ln February, another membership drive swelled the club membership to thirty-seven. With the enlarge- ment of the membership came plans for social activity. A dance, sponsor- ed by the Hi-Y Club, was largely attended. A basketball team was formed which met the Hazleton Hi- Y Club twice, at home and away, and represented the club in the local YMCA League. A dance was held with the Tri- Hi-Y in April. These two clubs are closely related and have been work- inq together on various projects since the Tri-Hi-Y formed under the lead- ership of Mrs. Fred C. Harter. CLUB PLATFORM Clean Sports, Clean Living, Clean Scholarship. Clean Speech 7944 - Blue and White Fifty P' x I FifIy.One CD Fl LJ C O -5 :U C C9 W' U5 u-1 im -M U 'v-4 Fl 0 ml I' I' -E ', cm. cw -. 3 org Q5 Q C4 M 2 fi E o U QU E ru gg CQ 579 'E EN . ru C: W asf 12 W 2 E v-J :A..z'3 wfGm px QQUCZ Qc -cmzao 2 O Bw LII C'-5:m..: 5 Bmw som H wmiw S vi Em -Q fU.,,gu-'C .. :Ex m KE E 5,25 , Aw'- S i5n3 C MUN 54 UUGQV. L: 3Q3:xE'S -5 'fES3O,::rv - Eumuo ,WU 5 JEEEE ig ggozw M wok-I 2 lQU'. 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Opp. Nanticoke, away, September 18, 1943 ......,, 12 7 Hazle Township, home, September 24, 1943 . .. 40 6 Coal Township, home, October 1, 1943 ...,.. 32 13 Scranton Central, home, October 9, 1943 55 7 Bloomsburg, home, October 15, 1943 ....,.. 41 0 Coughlin, away, October 23, 1943 .,..... 19 0 Plymouth, home, October 30, 1943 6 0 Meyers, home, November 6, 1943 ..., 0 0 Newport, home, November 13, 1943 .. 31 0 Larksville, away, November 20, 1943 .. 14 2 Edwardsville, home, November 25, 1943 27 12 Total ....,...... . . 277 47 Compllecl Football Stat1st1cs Ber. Opp. 3240 Yds. gained scrimmage ,,.. 956 202 .... Yds. lost scrimmage .,.. 289 3038 ...... Net yds. ained . . . . 667 43 .,......,, Kickogs ..., . . 15 46 ....,.. Avr. distance . . . 44 103 ..,..... Passes tried ,. .. 142 50 ..,..., Passes Comp. . . . . . 60 586 ...,. Yds. gained passing ..... 705 26 ..... Passes intercepted ..... 1 l 128 ........ First downs ., .. 58 48 . . . ..... . Punts ..., . . 56 33 ......., Avr. distance . . . , 26 49 .,.... . . Penalties ...,,. , , 33 409 .... Yds. lost penalties ..... 250 18 ..., . , . Fumbles ...,..... , 13 12 Opp. fumbles recovered , . . 6 Individual Basketball Sconng VARSITY INDIVIDUAL SCORING IAYVEE INDIVIDUAL SCORING Gls. s. Tot. Gls. Fls. Tot. Kalanick . 106 65 250 Campbell ......,.. 10 - 18 29 iordan . . . 62 43 143 Capobianco . . . 18 - 19 48 DePaul ,. . 27 22 66 Stuban .,.... . . 21 - 18 49 Stuban .... . 42 53 111 DeMauro ..,. , . . 23 - 21 58 Palmiero , 77 90 206 DePaul ........ . 2 - 1 4 Rakos ,....., . 31 61 94 Montecalvo .... . . . 1 - 2 2 Lupashunski . . 50 22 112 Peterson ..... . . . 42 - 44 108 Creasy .... 2 - 2 7 Souchak . . , . , , 42 - 25 93 Peterson . . . 2 10 8 Belinsky . . . , , . 3 - 5 7 Zampino . . ' 0 2 0 Zampino , . . . . . 39 - 43 99 Souchak ..... 1 - 0 2 Torsella . , . . 11 - 15 25 Capobianco ,,,. . l - 0 2 Creasy .... . . . 9 - 3 19 Total ,. ,,.. 402 197 -370 1001 Chamberlain 1- 16 3 - 6 35 Total . . . . . 237 102 -220 576 7944 - Blue and Whale Fifty-two Fifty-three Basketball Varsity Lf.. fu? oo CU c: M E aw. .. .-C rn td Q. I3 f-I 7. CLI Q ,-4 Q2 cn .-C U 2 O un cn :U 'A C. P1 .,,. 5-4 S-4 Q2 . ': Pu .IC O, CII .EE CYS 'E . CQ 5 S 4-4 HCT! Q-'U E 41 ,IC N 4-4 CU 2 .-C D-4 da O J :wi -4 .-. H3 :ml mo D-.E-1 '5 U :J E E 2 . .L Q 'cs Y-4 :vs rc: 3-1 Q3 CQ O. 5-4 . 2 E :vs O-4 4: E' as D5 m. o .Z cu ai 'C s.. cu 3 CD E 2 'U mm ,E xcvs .25 gi 23 CU 2115 :cg .SU Z..- vs: Cm +-4 cum .-1 Egm Om Mn 55 cn. x :E F-om F-Y-mc Q52 0:55 LEE 'cz , S-fo 5-4 :S CYS S. nc -I 'U u: Q. 0.2 UI 3o Nw .bd CU C5 L. .-C CL Q2 tn O 'U Q2 mf-I-4 ie' DDC!! s-.fm gs U2 gm 325 CUC UCD BU gg' EE ma in EE .CB 8.2 ,SO V223 pw aw U2 , :UO O. E u-QQ' :E mm EN 5-4 P' 5,305 EU? EI CU si 'va Sm 'U gm of-' GJ - cn .-1 ,-4 Q2 -Q Basketball, 1943 - 1944 1First score is Berwick in each easel Bloomsburg, home, December 7, 1943 ,.,. Bloomsburg, away, December 10, 1943 ,.... G. A. R., home, December 14, 1943 ...,..... Newport, away, December 17, 1943 .......... Hazle Township, away, December 21, 1943 ,,,. Kingston, home, Ianuary 4, 1944 ............ Plymouth, away, Ianuary 7, 1944 ......., Nanticoke, home, Ianuary 11, 1944 ,,.. Coughlin, away, Ianuary 14, 1944 Meyers, home, Ianuary 18, 1944 ....... Hanover, away, Ianuary 21, 1944 .. Hazle Township, home, Ianuary 25, 1944 . . . Cv. A. R., away, February 1, 1944 ..., . Newport, home, February 4, 1944 Kingston, away, Februay 8, 1944 . . . . . Plymouth, home, February 11, 1944 Nanticoke, away, February 15, 1944 . .. Coughlin, home, February 18, 1944 .... Meyers, away, February 22, 1944 ...., Hanover, home. February 25, 1944 .... 34 14 29 23 40 24 38 23 44 29 36 29 37 39 32 23 33 30 39 41 40 32 32 28 58 40 60 22 34 39 33 30 34 43 41 36 41 33 46 23 Basketball Play-offs . . Nanticoke, at Plymouth, March 1, 1944 .,.....,...,.....,... 39 28 Plymouth, at Meyers, March 3, 1944 ..... 30 28 Nanticoke, at Meyers, March 6, 1944 42 38 McAdoo, at Hazleton, March 11 1944 ..., , 45 37 Luzerne, at B. S. T. C., March 15, 1944 .,,., 35 32 Swoyerville, at Kingston, March 18, 1944 .... 27 29 Total ........,,.....i......... 1001 793 Iayvee Basketball Record Y. M. C. A. Varsity, home, December 7, 1943 , , . Bloomsburg, away, December 10, 1943 .,..... lunior High, home, December 14, 1943 ,.... Newport, away, December 17, 1943 .. ,. Hazle Township, away, December 21, 1943 Kingston, home, Ianuary 4, 1944 ..,,......... Plymouth, away, Ianuary 7, 1944 .... . Y. M. C. A. Varsity, home. Ianuary 11, 1944 Coughlin, away, Ianuary 14, 1944 .....,...... Hanover, away, Ianuary 21, 1944 Hazle Township, home, Ianuary 25, 1944 G. A. R., away, February 1, 1944 ,..... . Newport, home, February 4, 1944 ....... Kingston. away, February 8, 1944 . .. 20 26 30 22 50 20 33 22 30 28 34 26 27 23 23 28 48 19 39 21 27 25 23 18 23 22 43 7 27 22 38 39 Plymouth, home, February 11, 1944 ..... 16 Nanticoke, away, February 15, 1944 ..., 24 Meyers, away, February 22, 1944 ,.... 32 Hanover, home, February 25, 1944 .,.. 26 Total, .........,..,.. , . 576 405 7944 - Blue and White Fifty-four Fifty-five 1940 TO 1944 IN REVIEW FRESHMAN YEAR - 1940-'41 School bells pealed anew in September, nineteen hundred forty, echoing welcome as we, a class of three hundred four be- wildered, proud, and enthusiastic freshmen entered Berwick High School. Five newcomers-Miss Ruth Fairchilds, Mr. Richard Bevilacqua, Mr. Harold Bord- er, Mr. Michael Habian, and Mr. Thomas Hartman-assumed teaching positions this year. Our class advisors, Miss Clarissa Hidlay and Mr. Delmar Smith, instructed the fol- lowing officers in their pilotage: William Shultz, Ir., ..... . President Iay Cortright ,... . . . Vice-President Iudith DeSalse ,. .,,, Secretary Shirley Iohnson . . . ....,.. Treasurer For one long week the Superior Sophs inflicted much humiliation and embarrass- ment upon us. We pea-greens were subjected to the following orders: 1. Each 'Afrosh must wear large signs, green bows lgirlsl, green ties lboysj, and very respectfully salute their teachers and their superiors. 2. Girls must wear bibs, adorn their mugs with burnt cork, roll stockings half- way between the knees and the ankles. and carry their texts in pails. 3. Boys must dress their hair with an adorable spit-curl, come attired in aprons. wear ties inside out, roll pant-legs above dimpled knees, and bring dollies to class. On September 26, the sympathetic juniors rewarded us with a welcome party held in the gym, at which time Shirley Iohnson and Budd Beyer were chosen Miss and Mr. 1944, respectively. A new system of marking was adopted by our school, fluorescent lighting and three courses, thome economics, manual training, and Bible Studyj were introduced to B.H.S. The people of our town voted thumbs down on the proposal of a new gymnas- mum. Cheerleaders were given uniforms for the first time in eight years. ln the Blue and White sponsored short story contest, Irene Wansock captured first prize. During the year, Miss Ruth Fairchilds was betrothed to Mr. Frank Hagenbuch: Miss Florine Moore became Mrs. Lawrence Piattg and Miss Harriet Farver, school nurse, was wed to Dr. P. Auker. This year's football team won eight games, tied one, and lost two: our cagers captured eleven out of nineteen tries. At the end of our frosh year, Mary Belinsky received the freshman scholarship award: Lorraine Shannon and Eda Hoida were honorably mentioned. SOPHOMORE YEAR 1941-'42 September, nineteen hundred forty-one, we returned as superior sophomores, and had the following members heading our class: . Alex Iordan ..... ..,.... P resident Nick Kalanick ........ Vice-President Claire Fenstemaker . . . ..., Secretary lean Henrie .............. Treasurer New faces among the faculty were Misses Violet Grigg, Dorothy Savage, Muriel Engelke, and Ruth Merrion, nurse. Miss Engelke served as the Hrst physical instructress for the girls. She also organized a drill team which was outfitted by the Band Mothers. Having taken a year of sabbatical leave. Miss Iennie Birth and Mr. Roger Davis re- turned to their desks. One of the highlights of school history was the election of Mr. R. A. G. Stetler, who came to succeed Mr. M. E. Houck as superintendent. Something new for Alma Manny this year appeared in the forms of air raid drills, an electric basketball scoring board, and a two-way loud speaker system. After winning eleven out of eleven games. and only two teams scoring against them, the Berwick Bulldogs walked off proudly with great honors for being the highest scoring high school team in Pennsylvania, for having the best season record in the state, and for winning the Wyoming Valley Conference. Also, the jayvee squad followed the var- sity in an undefeated season. Disaster struck the B. H. S. when fire completely destroyed the stage one week before the senior drama was to be given. However, the dramatists remedied the sit- uation by presenting their play successfully at the Nescopeck High School. Previously, two minor blazes, believed to have been caused by lighted cigarettes, caused slight damage to room 104 and to the boys' lavatory. Students hopefully awaited the da when the Berwick cagers would hold the Eastern Championship title-after they won the Wyoming Valley League, District Two and regional honors-but they were disconsolat- ed upon the defeat by Lower Merion. tcontinued on page 711 Blue and White - 7944 SENIOR CLAS S SONG lrlords:M.Spraqle q x0l...Slxalmon Music: J.MhkZQll 9 ol- . 6 QL J l ff ,, J 0' l 1 Bef-wiClSl'llqlNovr Al 'ma Ma-ler look-Inq llorllwwh Zflqhe world be-fore US briqhl'-lg lies Ovua-lips must now llxeiv vp J' A gl J .1 .4 l lv el. J Ol- gl J 9 l 1. vis-non Clear Cher-lslx we, our- Home of learn-ing andall lhe 2. slor - nj 'l'ell ofollx-er' Scehesahd ollver- cares Teaclx-ersaml ppb 1 ld cl lol. JA J J J J flax, l 1 1 J l l 1, mem-o-ries so dear' Thoselxours of qovlhlhe lwap- Pg 2. com-rades now fare wel l 'llmur dear school we leavelhls l V OI J up l IJ ol ld J - sl l l ll J e l. pasl' Jon,-005 4-lags of fleel-ing qearslhouqlwlsbe-come as Z. S0hq For-herelsond men-rl-les love lo dwell Sollmecah nev-er V l 'Pl 'l'JlGlJ6lJl'5al H -- e 1. llwreacls ol gold lillelinq-rmq clrealnsof Qld . Z. more de - slrog we bid lo all Fare -well. 7944 - Blue and White Fifty-seven Mr. Russell Zimmerman Guides Work on Posters As a result of the poppy poster contest. sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, stud ents of Mr. Russel Zimmer1nan's mechancial drawing class made a total of 123 posters, three of which captured awards. The Auxiliary judges declared the tirst prize winner to be Warren Hause: second prize winner, Walter Bird: third prize winner, Morris Doty. Honorable mention was given to Iohn Kuntza and Harold Fink. Finished Products from Miss Arline Hetler's Class The construction of minature displays of spring fashions has been introduced to the senior high school by Miss Arline Hetler's costume designing classes. Using costumes of other nations and other periods for inspiration, the girls produced an in- teresting variety of displays. After the attire was designed, each pupil made paper figures and fitted the finished dress on them. a fue and hate - 79 Iunior Class Officers President .... . . . Richard Peterson Vice President . .. .... Yvonne Sult Secretary . . .. Madge Fuller Treasurer .. .... Richard Kile Sophomore Class Officers President ..... . .. Nevin Savage Vice President .... .... R nth Ann Hess Secretary ....... . . . Barbara Stone Assistant Treasurer . . . . . Gene Fink 7944 - Blue and White Fi Hy-eirqht Fifty-nine HWINGED PROPHETU . . Arthur Bloom placed first in the when he delivered Winged Prophet. The man I have chosen to talk about died eight years ago-February 19, 1936, to be exact. Yet today, because of his warn- ings and lessons in warfare, William Mit- chell demands a place among the other great military leaders of our nation. He was a natural born military-man from the time of his enlistment in the Spanish- American War, when he had the honor of being the youngest Lieutenant in the Army -quite an achievement considering that he was not a West Point student. It is inter- esting to note that during this war, his com- mander was General MacArthur, father of today's hero. Following the completion of this war. Mitchell was transferred to Alaska. Here he spent many months examining the forti- fications both on the mainland and in the Aleutians. This experience was to become of value later, but little did he realize it then. Even at that time, however, Mitchell stated that, He who holds Alaska might very well hold the world. Soon Mitchell grew tired of this inactiv- ity and applied for a transfer. His choice was the Air Corps, then a sub-division of the Signal Corps. Before he was able to take over his new command, he was order- cd to conduct a survey of the Far East including Iapan. He retumed home to start his osition as the Flying Mitchell . His staffp consisted of one officer, Lt. Amold, now General Hap Amold, Chief of the A.A.F. At the opening of World War I hostili- ties, Mitchell began carrying out his plan for an independent air force. His main theme was, however, the creation of a great unified Department of National Defense comprised of three co-equal branches: army, navy and air services. Through his untir- ing efforts, he was able to secure a substan- tial appropriation for the Air Corps. Too much time had, however, elapsed while Washington argued, and America found her- self deep in another war. Mitchell was immediately sent abroad in the capacity of an observer with the rank of Major, and was assigned to the Royal Flying Corps, now the Royal Air Force. While with this unit, Billy was the first American to win the Croix De Guerre as well as several English medals. While over seas he laid plans for an American Overseas Air Force. It should be noted. however, that because of Wash- . . . Contest Winner Rev. Virgil Wallace Oratorical Contest The following is the text of his essay: ington red tape, no American American plane ever shot down a German during the whole war. Of course there were many Yank aces, but all of them flew either French or English planes. In his capacity as observer he suggested that the RFC and the French fliers stage a huge raid on German supply dumps and material depots. His suggestion and plans were carried out and resulted in the first mass bombings ever seen. Also for the first time the Allies held the upper hand in the air. Because of this episode, Mitchell was given sole control over all Air Corps at the front. The newly appointed Colonel and his aids then laid plans to deliver the master blow. With the permission of Marshal Foch they succeeded in having an infantry di- vision assigned to the air force. In the months following, these men were trained with deadly secrecy, for they were to be the world's first paratroops. The train- ing of these men now totaled over 12,000 was almost complete. They were armed, not unlike our present paratroops, with the usual light weapons plus two machine guns for every ten men. This attack led by Mitchell was to have tak- en place sometime in December. 1918. Thus the Allied Air Forces never found out how this new weapon would function. ited by these new planes. It is very safe mented' with dive bombers and was amaz- ed bv the great degree of accuracy exhib- ited by these new planes. It is very safe to say that Hitler took on in 1939 where Mitchell left off in 1918. For most men the war ended on Novem- ber 11: but to the General, another phase of it was just beginning. Ordered by Wash- ington to take up what he believed to be the post of Director of Military Aviation. Mitchell arrived in this country only to find a hopeless aviation situation regarding air power. Naturally Mitchell was faced with much criticism and questioning. The number one argument was between the Navy and Army over the real strength of air power against sea power, Mitchell claimed that it was unlimited against sea power and, when us- ed properly. could be a decisive weapon against ground operations. Naturally most leaders were more dubious. Attempting to settle this question, Con- gress began to hold hearings regarding the matter. Much to its dismay, this served only fcontinued on page 6Ij Hying an Blue and White - 7944 4 Home of Hart, Schaffner SL Marx l Clothing l Ti l Longenberger Furnishings for the graduate FUNERAL HOME Men's Quality Shop and Berwick Phone 1298 AMBULANCE SERVICE 201 West Second St. Call 830 F07 Berwick Cleo Nungesser PHONE 266 Insurance Notary Public The Meyer's Dress shop --E WCCCA - C- we I LADIES APPAREL : f- 1 E 3 3' '-4 E 4 5 O S- 9 5 -.5 E Q r-1 ON Z 5 Q C-' E 'Q ' B 4 W E ET I ' :-4: Q sw 4 E 32 Q 5 Q CD v-I O rn 4 pp I 2 O 'u D . 4 :- rn U5 ff S 52 PP P4 E 1 0 l S Cole's Cold-Breakers For Colds BREAKS COLDS WITH THE GREATEST EASE Berwick, Pa. 1 1 r w r 1 r 4 r 4 A w I 4 r 4 r 4 7944 - Blue and White Sixty Sixty-one WIN GED PROPHET fcontfnued from 59j as timber for the already burning argument. and almost ended in a riot when Admiral Benson was heard to exclaim, The Navy doesn't need airplanes. Aviation is just a lot of noise. Of course this was just one man s opinion. It naturally did not express the Secretary of Navy's voice in the affair. Still the hearing continued and yet the question of an independent air arm could not be settled. Finally it was decided to have definite test regarding the affair. Mit- chell challenged the Navy to a duel be- tween bombing planes and battleships. The Navy quickly accepted. The Navy and the Air Corps were each equally confident that it would mean com- plete victory f-or them. The target vessels were to be captured prizes of war. The first target was a submarine. The Naval observers stated that they were at- tempting the impossible: yet only sixteen minutes after the beginning of the attack the sub lay at the bottom of the ocean. The next ship was the cruiser, Frankfurt, which was crip led and sunk in about twenty minutes. The third and last victory was over the Ostfreshland. A myth had grown that this ship was practically un- sinkable-yet after the old warrior had the effects of three one-ton bombs, it settled under the briny deep only twenty-one min- utes after the start of the bombings. The arguments were now over. The Navy had truly lost face. lt was not a matter of record that air power was a conclusive and overwhelming weapon of war. Unfortunately other countries saw the seriousness of these trials and sent over observers who seemed to sense the true value of this even more than the Americans. The public clamored for the appointment of Mitchell as Chief of the Air Service, but for some unexplained reason it was denied him, and a general of non-flying status was appointed. Almost immediately. there was cause for dispute between Mitchell and his superiors-superiors in rank, that is. In desperation he applied for a leave of absence and took a journey to Hawaii. While there he said this, The regulations between the Army and Navy are such that they won't go to the same social functions together. While in Iapan, he was amazed by the newly created japanese Air Force. When he returned h-ome he began to write a series of articles for the Saturday Evening Post, vainly hoping thereby to arouse some interest in the Air Service. In january, 1924, he was summoned by Secretary Weeks of the Army for question- ing. Controversies flew thick and fast. A bomb shell was tossed into the already muddled affair by the demotion of Mitchell Blue to the rank of Colonel and his transfer to an obscure post in Texas. On top of this, the veto of the Air Service bill by Coolidge further infuriated Mitchell. Then the former General accused the War and Navy De- partments of incompetence and criminal negligence because of the Shenandoah crash. Mitchell was promptly accused of insub- ordination. He was relieved of duty and rank whereupon he returned to Washington more as a conquering hero than as a man accused of verbally attacking his superior officers. The jury, at his court-trial, was composed of twelve generals, all of whom are now retired with the exception of Doug- las MacArthur. Immediately Mitchell's friends flocked a- round him and offered witnesses that might acquit him. Three of these witnesses were: Carl Spaatz, Present commander of Euro- pean Air O erationsq Henry Arnold, Chief of the Air Frorcesz and General Brent, East- ern Air Head. Because of the testimony that came out in this trial, it has been said that is was the Army and Navy on trial instead of Mitchell. It was during his own testimony that Mit- chell outlined his plans for invading the fanwork of islands that is Iapan's line of protection. It is interesting to note that these are being followed closely by our leaders today. But Mitchell was convicted not for his views on aviation, but rather for his so- called insubordination. The effect was im- mediate. Scores of airmen resigned in pro- test. However. Mitchell asked that they re- main at their posts and not force their own dismissal. Mitchell, far from being defeated. set out to warn America of the danger from japan and of the usefulness of Alaska. He even went overseas and inspected the air forces of France, Russia. and other European countries. Again he returned home and pro- ceeded to write books in the hope of awak- ing America to the coming air age. but America was not ready to hear. Indeed, complacency had set in as a disease through the Coolidge Administration. Mitchell died on February 19, 1936, a broken martyr. America soon forgot him, but the Axis powers remembered him and followed his lessons. No monuments marks his grave. but perhaps his spirit flew with the Doolittle Raiders , for they flew Billy Mitchell bombers when they hit Tokyo. It was also Mitchell bombers that smashed the lap fleet in the Bismark Sea. We might well wonder what MacArthur thought when llllie noted that, for he had helped convict im. In conclusion, I quote a release from the OWI which extols Mitchell's foresight by deploring America's complacency: The country paid dearly in blood and defeat for the determined blindness of peaceful years. White - 7944 I Positions for Graduates Are Numerous Now Don't Delay Until Fall To Enter the Wilkes-Barre Business College, Inc. VICTOR LEE DODSON, President Send For Information Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1944 Morris Cut Rate 102 W. Front St. Berwick, Pa. MARSHALUS Compliments of W. T. Grant Company 110 W. Front Street Berwick, Pa. if Use Moyer's Mexican Brand Van- jg Satisfactory illa Flavor for Ice Cream, Cakes, Pud- . Mechanical dings, etc- and Body Repairs Buy it at your local store. for Your Car Moyer Brothers, Inc. 1243 East Front Street Bloomsburg' Pa' Berwick, Pa. Phone 807 7944 - Blue and White Sixty-two Mr. Michael Hcrbictn's Iunior High Class Pictured at Work Iunior high school boys, under the instruction of Mr. Michael Habian, expressed their desire to entertain convalescent soldiers at hospital bases by making sixty games each of various types. Some of the forms of amusement constructed included Chinese checkers, ring tossing games, dart boards, five-in-a row, fox and geese boards, lap boards, and cribbage boards. Blue and White - 7944 RACUSIN'S MEN'S SHGP Smart Clothes for Young Men featuring Shirts - Ties - Underwear GIANT CLEANERS and DYERS 114 West Front Street Berwick, Penna. A---:-v--f---v-v-v--v-2'f-'-'-'-'-':- 1 HEADQUARTERS FOR Sporting Goods, Luggage Photographic Supplies 9 1 I 1 112 maws BERWlfK PA. Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1944 Morris Cut Rate 102 W. Front St. Berwick, Pa. JOSEPH BUHAY QUALITY MEATS si GROCERIES 25 w I 4 1170 First Ave. Berwick, Pa. Phone 1012-J We Deliver Q' - if H,-A ,lake ,I ? -N-n A l M L? 7944 - Blue and White Sixty-four Sixty-five Annual Spring Band Concert The sixteenth annual concert, dedicated to the .nermbers of the band who are serving in the armed forces, featured a guest soloist and the senior high school girls' chorus at the auditorium April 28. Lt. tj.g.l Iames Thurmond, oHicer-in- charge of the U.S. Navy School of Music Receiving Station at Washington, D.C., was the guest conductor this year. A tormer member of the B.H,S. band, Donald L. Kemp, Navy musician. starred as the guest soloist. Three matinees,for the grade and the high school students preceded the concert, Popular, semi-classical, operatic. and nov- elty numbers keynoted the program which included the following: First movement. Schubert's B Minor Sym- phony: base solo, Asleep in the Deepf' 'The Desert Song, overture, Rombert: Stormy Weather, Rain Merley by the girls' chorus and the band: Goodnight Med- ley. Forandole-From Bizet's l.,'Arlasienne Suite: United Nations Rhapsody. David Bennett. Girls' Chorus Concert Fifty voices of the senior high school girls' chorus blended into song at the delightful musical affair held May 3. Mr. Robert Hilton, outstanding baritone, formerly of the Chicago Opera Company and a radio artist, thrilled the audience with special musical selections. Mrs. R. R. Llewellyn, well-known Ber- wick vocalist, also rendered several duet numbers with Mr. Hilton. Among the pieces sung by the chorus were 'Sweet and Lovely, When Iohn- ny Comes Marching Home, ABC , This is My Country. American Patrol, The Night is Young. lust the Way You Look Tonight, When I Have Sung My Songs, Espania. Miss lean Wentzell was the piano accom- panist. Music Week Activities Talent after talent brought applause as junior high and grade school children, di- rected by Miss Anna Winey and grade teachers, staged brilliant performances dur- ing Music Week. On the opening concert night, May 2. Miss Winey presented the first junior high program, which also featured the first ap- pearance of a boys' chorus and mixed chorus. Throughout the week. the pupils honored their parents and the public with varied and special musical entertainment. Grade School Night, May 5, marked the introduction of the junior high school band, and the successful conclusion of the observance. Blue and klhde - 7944 I' 'X CGNGRATULATIONS '44 GRADS FACULTY SL SCHCOL BOARD Knecht's Service Station Corner of Front and Oak Sts. CleWell's CAR WASHING Sz LUBRICATION Berwick Creamery PHONE 31 7 See Our Blankets, Linens, Curtains, Etc. l Before You Buy Elsewhere KECK and ASH HNllHlS Funeral Home 4 114 , '-'T' llll 1 say, ' 1 my 1' Invalid Car Service BERWICK, PA. 119-121 East Third Street Florist 4 4 f 4 4 4 4 4 4 L .......Y......,....,,. ..., 1 1 1 1-1,-vl1111,1,, 1 1 1 1 1 12 7944 - Blue and White Sixty-six Sixty-seven Solitary Confinement He had been sentenced to fifty years soli- tary confinement by the Nazis. The heavy steel door of his musty cell closed with a sharp clang, and darkness surrounded him throwing an opaque gloom on his dingy surroundings. Far off in the distance he heard the muffled boom of the corridor door shutting him off from the outside world. The cool, moist walls of his cell imparted a chill to the musty air and you could hear the soft, slow tapping of the prisoner's feet as he paced to and fro in order to retain a feeling of warmth in his body. Somewhere near his cell, water dripped incessantly, and this one inkling of sound within such a vast pool of silence and dark- ness slowly began to drive the prisoner mad. His guards chuckled as they heard meaning- less murmurings drift through the corridor from his cell. As the months went by. his cries became more weirdly piercing, until at last, on a beautiful autumn day, such a day as he would never see again, his guards laughed when his cries ended forever with a low, choking moan. Ricmmn KILE ' fr 5- ' , K xg' nf:-FT TT V . e. R f fs- i fix- ' ' XBKZTA-I ll I ll Hurricane The thick, dark, green foliage, parted as a young man glided through. Overhead the sky was dark, and he could hear the omin- ous roll of thunder. Remembering a few other times he had been caught in that ocean of mud after the terrific onslaught of these tropical rains, he proceeded with all possible speed. The steaming, stinking jungle was as black as midnight and twice as impenetrable since the howling wind did not aid the young man. Steadily the gale increased in intensity, and soon he was stopped dead by this roar- ing inferno of wind. He knew he could not go on, so the young man decided to weather the gale in a tree. He was thankful that the carnivourous inhabitants of the jungle were also in shelter. Then the rains came in torrents. and in two seconds he was completely drenched. Driven by the terrific wind, the rain stung like hail- stones. He could not see for a dozen yards either way, but he could hear the trees fall- ing that were too weak to resist the terrible rush of the elements. He could not see the coast, but if he could have. an awesome sight would have greeted his eyes. The sea piled itself high upon the shores in colossal waves and destroyed everything within its reach. Suddenly, the thought struck him like a coconut, and he knew that he was experienc- ing the terror of the tropics-a hurricane. He was glad he had picked a strong tree for himself, but he wondered when the storm would be over. Already he was beginning to ache all over from the strain and the pound- ing of the rain. After six hours of this relentless battering, he noticed a gradual letup of the wind and rain. At last the rain stopped completely, and the wind was only a gentle zepher. As he looked upon the scene of desolation surrounding him, he wondered how many people actually knew what a grueling, tort- urous ordeal a hurricane is. Emviuno Lauren Blue and White - 7944 1----21Af-------------A-2-21-21Af------------1 -X T. B. BROBST COMPANY HARDWARE--HOUSEWARE-GIFTWARE TELEPHONE 1 75 Leighow Greenhguse Fine Assortment of Candies ALLEY'S Flowers for all Occasions Good Fountain Service H. G. Muehlhof Morgan's Restaurant 413 W. Front St. Dine and Dance STYLES FOR YOUTH B-B-Q's, Fountain Ser- vice, Curb Service, Sand- wiches-All Killds Compliments of Compliments of DAVIS Sherman's the Florist Jewelry Store 109 W. Front Street Phone 600 BETTER JEWELRY SINCE 1899 MEMBER OF F.D.T. 1 if ---HJ 7944 - Blue and White Sixty-nine Winter's Glory Ir was a frosty night late in Ianuary, and as we flew through the snow my heart thrilled at the beauty of my surroundings. There was a feeling of peace and solitude with not a sound save for the tinkling of the bells and the steady breathing of the well-groomed charger as the shiny runners glided across the earth's newly-formed blan- ket. l-leaven's sentry was beaming down in all his glory and had changed the snow into a bed of a million sparkling jewels. Here and there the welcome gleam of light from some solitary farmhouse broke through the serenity of the placid scene. Even the bare, black trees had found new life wrapped in their newly acquired cloak of satin. The chilly, frost-bitten breeze blowing the snow from the trees formed a heavenly mist which sparkled and danced in the moon-beams causing us to he reluctant to leave the out- of-doors as we reached our destination. DONALD Coma God's House Soft, clear music hummed through the church as la found my seat for the morning service. Sunlight streamed through the bea- utiful colored windows and found a resting place on the heads of those who had come to worship. A celestial calm had settled along the rows of silent people and as I sat there. I, too, felt the nearness of God. Then a rustle of starched gowns broke the stillness as the choir came in and took its place: the preacher made his entrance. Suddenly the organ. which had been playing softly, broke into the opening verse. and we all stood to sing: Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him, all ye Heavenly Hosts. Praise Father. Son. and Holy Ghost. Miuoii Fui.i.izie Blue and White - 7944 Compliments of SUTTER LUMBER COMPANY AND NESCOPECK SERVICE STATION Nescopeck, Pennsylvania Fowler's TO OUR FRIENDS Confectionery Store OF 1944 SODAS ICE CREAM CIGARETTES MAGAZINES SUNDRIES SUNDAY PAPERS our Special Ralph Phllllps Home-Made Peanuts Portrait Photography Buy WAR BONDS Tel. 1236 Bloomsburg SL STAMPS 7944 - Blue and White Seve ty 1940 TO 1944 IN REVIEW tcontinued from 551 In intramural basketball, the junior boys finished victoriously. Berwick Hi h School students deeply felt the loss of lllarold Rupert in March, and regretted the departure of Mr. C. C. Bream to the U. S. Navy. Weddings semed to be quite popular a- mong the faculty, the following having suc- cumbed to Cupid's arrows: Miss Ruth Fair- childs to Mr. Frank Hagenbuch, Mr. Harold Border to Miss Betty Dent, and Mr. Har- old Lanterman to Miss Dorothy Schekler. One engagement, that of Mr. Ray Mc- ll ide to Miss Edna Keller, was announced. Ioy Davis copped the sophomore prize in the Blue and White short story contest. Scholarship awards for the sophomores went to Lorraine Shannon and Mary Be- linsky: Millard Fisher received honorable mention. IUNIOR YEAR 1942-'43 As class officers for our third year we had: Alex Iordan . .,...... President Lorraine Shannon . , . . . Vice-President Louis Troiani ..,. . . . ..., Secretary Shirley Sutliff .,.....,..,.. Treasurer We welcomed the new superintendent, Mr. R. A. G. Stetler, of Canton, Pennsylvania, along with seven teachers: Miss Lois Rem- ensnyder, Mr. Murray Watts, Mr. Charles Heller. Miss Geneva Knelly, Mr. Nelson Hoffman, coach: Miss Blanche Garrison, and Mr. Thomas Hartman. who returned from a grade building. To assist in recording attendance, check- ing absentees. and reporting class skip- pers, Mr. A. C. Morgan was elected as assistant principal. Miss Erla Long was given the job of truant officer. This year, Spanish, home nursing, mili- tary training, and interior decorating were added to the curriculum. Also, several teach- ers received aeronautics books for supple- mentary reading and study in their classes. Due to Miss Geraldine Canouse's resig- nation of her position as secretary to Mr. D. R. Shuman, Miss Winifred Marshall- was appointed to office. Before Miss Canouse left to work at the A. C. F., she announced her engagement to Cpl. Earl Runyan: also, Miss Dorothy Savage became betrothed to Mr. Drue Folk. United in marriage were Mr. Ray Mc- Bride to Miss Edna Keller, and Miss Gene- va Knelly to Mr. George Massic. Entering into the spirit of patriotism, the students contributed their bit by holding scrap drives and a Ieep week, and aided in selling defense stamps and bonds. That much awaited moment arrived! The juniors were able to walk out of Sherman's Iewelry Store with greater pride, for a class ring adorned their nger now. Because of illness, Mr. Charles Heller was forced to resign, Mrs. Rebecca Frantz and Mrs. A. D. Knoebel replaced Mr. Heller in the history and the German department, respectively. Mrs. Knoebel was also forced to give up her position. Mr. Ernest Hower, who was granted a year's sabbatical leave, was brought back to teach German. Later in the year new courses were add- ed: namely, machine shop and welding class- es at the Market Street School Building, pre-induction courses. and chemistry and drafting taught in night classes. Surprises were plentiful this term. Miss Hilda Tinney astonished us first by joining the WAVES: Mr. Clarence Ruch and Mr. Ioseph Coviello followed-both joining the U. S. Navy. Mrs. Edna McBride then replaced Miss Tinney: Miss Susanne Lehman Filled the vacancy left by Mr. Ruch, and Mr. Wil- liam Selden secured Mr. Coviello's position. By this time the new stage was completed and equipped with new footlights and pan- orama, making it possible for the band con- cert and the dramatic club production to be given. On May 10, we sponsored our big affair -the Iunior-Senior Prom-at the West Side Park. We were informed during the year that our former faculty members, Miss Mary McDonald and Mrs. Ruth Hagenbuch, had enlisted in the WAVES: and that Coach C. C. Bream had wed Miss Nancy Mur- chison. The football team won nine out of ten games: in basketball, the boys received the Wyoming Valley League, District Two, but were defeated by Hazleton for regional honors. Another school year came to an end with the following receiving awards for meri- torious work: Mary Belinsky, for highest iunior average: and Lorraine Shannon and Alex lordan for their good rating in Amer- ican History. SENIOR YEAR 1943-'44 When we returned as seniors, we wit- nessed one of the biggest changes in -Ber- wick school history-the establishment of tcontinued on page 73j '41 ga. Blue and White - 7944 Seventy one FIRST - LAST - ALWAYS COLUMBIA DAIRY 'N The Davis Store Clothing-Footwean--Furnishings Freas Ave. and Warren St. BERWICK Congratulations S. B. Seely S1 Co. Men's-Young Men's Clothing and Furnishings The Coblentz Store John A. Smethers and Son 220 East Fourth Street Phone 242 FLORISTS Since 1 893 Berwick Laundry Complete Laundry And Dry Cleaning Service Compliments of SHVHSS SHIHIU 7944 - Blue and White Seventy-two 1940 TO 1944 IN REVIEW fcontinued from 7Ij the junior-senior high school system. Under the new setup, the senior high school was composed of three grades iso- phomore, junior, and seniorj: the junior high, grades seven to nine, with the Orange Street and the Fourteenth Street Schools accommodating these grades. Our class officers chosen to head us were: Alex Iordan ....,. .... P resident Donald Houck . , . , , Vice-President Louis Troiani . , ......, Secretary Shirley Stuliff ............ Treasurer Four teachers were welcomed to the sen- ior high: Miss Beatrice Plastow, Mrs. Inez Ginter, Mr. Carl Davis, Mr. Lee Banghart. Miss Plastow replaced Miss Lois Rem- ensnyder in the home economics department: Mrs. Ginter became the vocational and general home economics teacher. Since agriculture was added this year. Mr. Davis was elected supervisor of the vocational agriculture courses. Due to the resignation of Mr. M. L. Keyser, Mr. Banghart filled the vacancy in the history department. For the first time in many years, the school placed a booth exhibit at the Blooms- burg Fair. This display came in third with a S25 prize. To supply the demands of hungry fans, the seniors again took charge of the foot- ball stands. The Blue and White editor from our class this year was Irene Wansock. After Miss Muriel Engelke left to teach at Westfield, New Iersey, Miss Betty Col- lins was given the position of girls' phys- ical education instructress. A Tri-Hi-Y Club was organized by the senior high school girls this year with Gloria Gearhart as president. Dramatic club also reorganized with Mil- lard Fisher as president. Pathos filled the hearts of many upon learning of the death of Mary Romeo, a senior, in November. Our gridiron crew won nine out of ten tussles and tied one: our cage squad won the Wyoming Valley Championship. Then came lanuary 26, the day that our schools made history. Ever in the annals of class history shall be remembered the walk out that occurred when school children requested shorter hours. As a result of this misunderstanding, the pupils were allowed to organize a student council to enable them to have voice in af- fairs. and to cary on the school's legisla- tion. We lost a number of our boys to the service this year, but we faced the future hopefully: even though each day was filled with uncertainty and surprises. In the senior oratorical contest sponsored by Rev. Virgil Wallace, Arthur Bloom won the first prize for his essay on Billy Mit- chell, his favorite world leader: Lorraine Shannon received the second award. Entertainment, in the form of a Iunior- Senior Prom, proved to be a delightful af- fair at the West Side Park, on May 19. The junior class sponsored this event to express farewell to the seniors. Another affair, the senior farewell dance, was held in the gym on May 26. Seniors busied themselves preparing for commencement until those memorable mom- ents arrived. Class night and commence- ment services were held in the high school auditorium. Once more we retumed for the last time on Iune 2. our hearts filled with compassion and eyes with tears, for we had to depart from the harbor that sheltered us so faith- fully-B. H. S. 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