Blend High School - Memories Yearbook (Blend, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1947 volume:

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Eoonie 0 0 Kcr JJfc iJXM. m samm s m I A f J 1 A P emicati on to tlje member of our tfrljool Bourti, ttjrougti who gtt aucc atw leat er fyvp our tiigt) 5t ool cciac fiou lias t eea malic Taossiblc. r j v ♦v Anton Bertoglio-Sec. Merchant Dr. Dominic Zerbolio Fltysician Angelo Toigo County Supervisor Member of Board-30 years Member of Board-15 yrs. Member of Boa rd-4 yrs. (71 A John Bednar Miner Member of Board-6 yra. 4 i 4 + Albert Bertognolli-Pres. Merchant Member of Board-6 yrs. John Lacy Miner Member of Board-11 yrs. John Herman Mine Electrician Member of Board-1 yr. r ma v, - - ...... ■V' .X.V'WVX’V’WXX'V ’'Ut. ’’ll, lu. •v 'Hi.. 'III., i'll. 'lit. ■’III.. ’’HI.. XX x. Ill, ITR Frank A. Bertetti, B.Ed.;A.M. Principal History Economics Illinois State Normal University of Illinois Lola Toigo, B.Ed. Grace Baker, B.A. Mathematics History Commercial Geography English English II Shurtleff College Eastern State Teachers College Washington University Minnie Biama Secretary BENLD LOYALTY SONG We� re loyal to you Benld High, We re white and blue Benld High, We 11 back you to stand against the best in the land, For we know you have sand Benld High— RahI RahI So crack out that ball Benld High We re backing you all Benld High, Our team is our fame protector, On boys for we expect a victory from you, Benld High— Che Hee Cha Ha Che Hee Ha Ha Benld High School—Rah!! Rah! Rah! Henry Marcacci Typing Bookkeeping Shorthand Typing at formal University Macomb S. Teachers Col Louis Phillippe Band Vandercook School of Music Adolph Tenikat, M.A. Biology Coach General Science General Business University of Illinois Centre—Denville, Ky. J. Donnelly M. Makuh ,M.S; B.Ed • M. Polonius E. Corgait Janitor Ass. of Lib. Arts Sc. L.L.B;B.Ed. B.S. in Ed. Eng.; Fr.; Chorus Librarian Chemistry; Physics Blackburn College Commercial Law; P.E. History; Civics Manual Training S. I. N. U. U. of I. U. of I. Illinois Wesleyan U. Illinois Normal U. Blackburn College - JOYCE BA Student Coundii 1; Jan- uary Thaw 4; 3. 0. 3. Club 2, 3; Annual Staff 4. MARTIN BEHUTTI Band 1, 4; Annual Staff 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Jan- uary Thaw 4; Senior Com- mittee 4. EMIL BOHGINI Senior Committee 4; Jan- uary Thaw 4; Basket Ball 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; 3aseball 2, 3t 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. STANLEY BUGUSKY Football 2, 3. LOUIS AUDI President 3, 4; Aunt Tillie Goes to Town 3; Brother Goose 3; January Thaw 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Dramatio Club 3, 4; Speech Contest 4 MARY ANN POLLO Vice President 3, 4; An- nual Staff Editor 4; Pa- per Staff 3, 4; Dramatic Club Treasurer 4; S. 0. S. Club 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; 3rother Goose 3; January Thaw Prompter 4. MARILUCILLS TANKETTE Band 1, 2, 3f 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; S. 0. 3. Club Vice President 2; News- paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Secretary 4; 3rother Goose 3 BETTY VALLERO Class Secretary 3; Stu- dent Council 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club Vice Pres- ident 3; Brother Goose 3; January Thaw 4; Song of Bernadette 3; News- paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; D. A. R. Girl 4. GLENNIE TAKSHETTA Vice President 2; Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 4; Chorus 4; Band 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Jan- uary Thaw 4; Aunt Tillie Goes to Town 3; Dramatic Club President 3, 4. GEORGE CONTRATTO Basketoall 1� 2, ), 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; President 2. 4 4 4 4 4 4 f 4 f 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ✓ A m JACK CALDSRWOOD LEONARD ECO.IIE Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus Football 2, 4; Baseball 4; Newspaper Staff 3. 3; Track 1; Treasurer 3« ANTOINETTE CAPPO ANTON FASSERO Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus Vice President 1; Treas- 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club urer 2; Baseball 3, 4; 3, A; Brother Goose 3; Annual Staff 4. Annual Staff 4; News- paper Staff 3� 4; Aunt Tillie Goes to Town 3 :IK2 CS3RA VIOLET FERJANCICH Golden Gloves 3; Foot- Annual Staff 4; Brother ball 1, 3, 4; Basket- Goose 3; S. 0. S. Club ball 1; Track 3, 4; Brother Goose 3; News- paper Staff 3� 4; Chorus 4« 2, 3. ANGELINE cordera EMIL FRITZ Newspaper Staff 3� 4; President 1; January Band 1, 2, 3� 4; Chorus Thaw 4; Track 1; Annual 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Staff 4. 4; Dramatic Club 3� 4; S. 0. S. Club 3; 1st Prize-Wool Garment 3; Speech Contest 3, 4. JUANITA DOBRANSKY JAMES GELMI mi, a i I I S. 0. S. Club 2, 3; Dia- Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Cho- matic Club 4; Nev;spaper rus 4; Band 1,2,3� 4; Staff 4; Speech Contest Brother Goose 3 4; Annual Steff 4; Chorus P - ) PJ r f t f F F | a M ✓ f _ - V-. — - 1% j M M M V 0 0 r 0 0 0 i r.«y ✓ $ t RUDY GCLDASICH DONALD KONIAK V 'W1, Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Track 2. Chorus 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2. WANDA HICKS S. 0. S. Club 2, 3; Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Chorus 4; January Thaw 4; Annu- al Staff 4; Speech Con- test 4. PAUL KCHIAK l Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track j I — 1 Brother Goose 3; Annual 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; [ - ■ I Staff 4; S. 0. S. Club Student Council 1} 2. 3. il i .Eh 1 2, 3. ANNA KASICE 3; S. 0. S. Club 2, 3; JDS LOHXAR paper Staff 4. Basketball 3, 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3. 4; Base- ball 2, 3, ; Track 4; Band 1, 2, DONALD KOCHINSEI Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 1, 3, 4. DELORES MAZENKD S. 0. S. Club Treasurer 3; Newspaper Editor 4; Annual Staff 4; Typical Teen-Ager 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Brother Goose 3; Aunt Tillie Goes to Town 3; January Thaw 4. - — r _= sr □ £ 0 .MHHPMnHi 5 ✓ { rJ r ✓ ✓ 5 ✓ rJ ✓ 5 t OLGA MOTIKA S. 0. S. Club 2, 3; Annual Staff A; Brother Goose 3 SUE ELLA P0L0NIUS Chorus 1, 2; Newspaper Staff A; Annual Staff 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4. CHARLES NOVAK Baseball 3; Football 1, 2, 3, A; Basketball 1, 3; Track 1, 2. KENNY PAZERO Basketball 2, 3; Base- ball 2, 3; Track 1, 2. MIKE PELLOCK Achievement Key A. ALFRED PURDY JAMES RIGGIN Football 2, 3, A; Track 1, 2, 3, A. TOMMY RAUCKER Football 3; Baseball 2, 3, A; Track 1, 2, 3 EDGAR POLONIUS Football 3, A; Basket- ball 3, A; Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Golden Gloves 3, 4. GRACE BAKER Senior Sponsor X XX XX ''ii.. X 'V X X X X XX X HISTORY 07 THE SENIOR CLASS by Juanita Dobransky It was in the fall of 43 that our golden opportunity came. Yea, after slaving away for eight years preparing for high school, forty-five of us were anxious to be admitted to this great institution of higher learning. As we oautiously glanced around the building and wondered how we oould ever find our way to classes, we met upper classmen with that aban- don all hope, ye who enter here look in their eyes. Of course, we didn’t let this bother us (much). We worked hard and contributed our share of students to the honor roll. Sinoe our olass is just chuck full of the tall, masouline type of boys, we naturally produced a fine orop of athletes in the four years that followed. Of oourse, they were only Freshman then and did not make the first team, but they did participate in Freshman-Sophomore games in which they proved their superiority. Before we had time to get ourselves settled and express our opinion as to how we liked high school. May came whizzing by, and May on our social calendar means the Junior-Senior banquet. Most Freshmen were lucky if they could only watch this gala occasion. The summer passed quiokly with registration aay fast approaching, but not all Freshmen returned to claim their titles of Sophomores. The girls who joined the Society of Sewers (S.O.S. Club) were elabo- rately entertained with weiner roasts, parties, and in May a Mother- Daughter banquet was held with Miss Gaydos as club sponsor. Again, as in the previous year our athletes did all right. It was at this time that the reputation of our famous two-some, Lohmar and Con— tratto was brought into the light. But these weren’t the only stars that made their appearanoe. Emil Borgini, Jim Gelmi, Mike Cebra, Jim Riggine, Donald Koohinski, Jack Calderwood, Charles Novak, Edgar Polonius, and Rudy Goldasioh (all' the boys from our class that went out for football ) made names for themselves. Well, it was May again (coming a little slower this time). The girls sewing class modeled the clothes they had made during the year before the assembly. Preparations were in the making for the annual Junior-Senior ban- quet. This year we not only watched but also were asked to serve the banquet. Sohool was closed for the summer, and we all began to enjoy the va- cation which we needed so much. Our Junior year was highlighted by the usual activities of a Junior class. The following election notices were flashed the length and breadth of our school: President-Louis Audi, Vice President-Mary Ann Polio, Secretary-Betty Vallero, Treasurer-Jack Calderwood. This was the time that olass officers were really necessary as a lot of work fell upon their shoulders. To meet the expenses of the Junior-Senior banquet, the Junior olass gave a play—a gay comedy called Brother Goose . The synopsis is as follows: Brother Goose who is really Jeff Adams (Louis Audi) is an archi- tect by day and general cleaner-upper in the evening for his orphaned brother, Wes (James Gelmi) and sisters, Carol (Jeanette Jasinsky) Hya- cinth (Marilucille Tannette). Into their hectic midst comes Peggy Winkel (Delores Mazenko), a delightfully vague girl, who is supposed to sell 4 4 w f 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 r 4 4 4 r hosiery. Jeff mistakes Peggy for the new maid and Peggy, tired of sell- ing hose and fond of children, agrees to stay on and help out. But Lenore Hudson (Betty Vallero) has Just inherited a million dollars and has commissioned Jeff to build her a new house—which she hopes he will eventually share with her. Hy, the little tomboy, whose passion is foot- ball, hates Lenore because Lenore is building her house on their football lot and is starting to excavate the very day of the important football game. In an extremely funny scene, Hy puts a crimp in Lenorefs plans, but Peggy shields Hy and takes the blame herself. Jeff flares up at her. Peggy leaves thinking she doesn't have a chance competing with a girl who inherited a million dollars. Then Jeff realizes how much Peggy means to him. Hy gets her football squad out, and they bring Peggy back. Peggy, in her vague (but not so dumb) way, pulls a few tricks herself, which puts the million dollar baby out of the running. These players were ably assisted by Violet Ferjanoioh, Olga Motika, Mike Cebra, and Mary Ann Polio. Anna Kasioh acted as prompter. The play was a huge suooess due to the hard work of the cast and of our class sponsors, Mrs. Baker and Miss Gaydos. Together with the money made from the play and magazine subscrip- tions, we gave a delightful banquet. The scene represented an old fash- ioned flower garden with a brightly decorated porch off to one side. This was also the year when an exclusive organization was formed, namely the Six O'clock Scholars . To gain admittance to this organiza- tion one must have specifio qualifications, and if any are interested. Just get in touch with the four original six o'clock scholars or Mr. Marcacci. The next September we came back as Seniors with walking off with a sheepskin in May. the main object of Our athletes, which were outstanding all down the line, had become one of the best teams that ever passed through the school. Because of their hard work, they again brought home the South Central title, and we heartily agree they are tops. Of course, all of the forty-five Freshmen that entered sohool four years ago are not here now. Somewhere along the path we lost August Della Rocca, Walter Komanetsky, Lloyd Jarman, Clarence Rasure, Irene Lukachik, Bob Fritz, Rose Marie Murphy, Matt Katalinich, Faye Anderson, Frances Katalinich, Jim Thompson, Julia Jasinsky, and Paul Kosohak. Al- though the above are no longer with us, they shall always be a part of our class. CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold 4 i r s F 4 4 4 4 4 4 d 4 4 U 1 CLASS PROPHECY by Antoinette Cappo As I ai sitting here by the record player, I look at the swirling diso and wonder what the class of ’47 will look like ten years from now. Everyone knows that clothes get soiled so easily, and that it is ex- pensive when you have so many to be cleaned. Why not try Emil Fritz and Alfred Purdy s Dependable and Economical Cleaning Shop? It seems as though it took Fritz and Purdy to start rebuilding the old town. Good work, men. On the next diso, there seems to appear three of our old seniors—— namely, Sue Polonius, Juanita Dobransky, and Wanda Hicks, who are working as secretaries in Chicago. Y atch the big city girls—it s pretty windy! I You may have seen Martin Berutti speeding through the streets of Benld in a � 57 Studebaker with Charles Novak hot on his trail, ready to give him a ticket. Don’t become alarmed! Martin is the new Studebaker dealer for this vioinity. Looks like he’s followed his father’s footsteps. Charlie has Just been promoted to Chief of Police. Maybe someday you’ll run for County Sheriff, huh, Charlie??? Aside from being Marilucille’s devoted husband, Leonard Econie is draw- ing little pixies for Walt Disney. By the way, Mariluoille had graduated as X-ray technician from De Paul Hospital a few years ago. On the next disc there are two of our senior girls dressed in white nurse’s uniforms. They are Betty Jane Vallero and Antoinette Cappo. But wait! Betty seems to be setting this white uniform aside for another white outfit. Who’s the lucky guy, Betty?? Latest reports say th t. Nettie is going to stick to only one uniform. Could be!! The record One Meat Ball looks as though it may be Donald Koniak’s favorite song sinoe he’s head butcher in his new serve-yourself I.G.A. store. Did you ever hear that record, The Sun Shines Bright ? Anyway it surely is shining brightly on Edgar Polonius s navy uniform. He’s Admiral now, you know. Paul Koniak sure has worked himself up in this world. Can you imagine! He’s boss at No. 1 mine. Gee, he only started as a slate picker. Getting on the Superior Honor Roll in high school has surely helped Louis Audi. Yes, he’s a lawyer in Carlinville where he has quite a few secretaries working for him. I understand Louie has been divorced twice. Ahem!! Getting back to records, I’m sure you’re familiar with the song Cali- for-ni-a. At least if you aren’t, Violet Ferjancich is because she has become Mrs. Bill Klien and has been residing there for the past few years. I bet you can't pioture this, and neither can I. Tom Rauker has taken over Mr. Makuh’s position of teaohing English IV. Say Tom, have you run across any Tom Raukers of ’47 in your ’57 class???? The next record is suppose to be jazz which has that characteristic loud noise. This can only mean that I can hear the hammers of Jack Cald- erwood and Rudy Goldasich who are now the local carpenters in Benld. Mills surely helped you men make something of yourselves, didn’t he? After seven years of hard drilling and study, Glennie Targhetta is doing some drilling himself, professionally, since he’s the local dentist of Benld. Yes, he’s managed to obtain some customers, and one of them is Olga Motika who now teaches a little country school. Olga has nine pupils, and she says it’s like having one big happy family. I wonder! I understand that after working nine years, Jimmy Riggin has obtained a job in Havana, Cuba as a bartender for Mike Cebra's new night club called the Casbar. Looks like Jim Gelmi will have to take his business a little farther from Benld since he's the Pepsi Cola agent for this vi- oinity. You know Buzz and Cheb always were such unseparable friends. Rumors are that Jimmy Riggin is taking his new bride with him to Cuba. It couldn't be that girl from Mt. Clare, could it, Jim???? Anna Kasich has obtained a Job as head seamstress working for the famous dress designer, Anton Fassero. His shop is located on Times Square in New York. Gazing steadily at the record, I see Angeline Cordera at the head of the Home-Economics class at B.T.H.S. Jeannette Jasinsky has a position here as Girls’ P. E. Instructor. The record On Wisconsin reminds me of George Contratto and Jim Lohmar. George is coach at Notre Dame, and Jim has taken the same posi- tion at the U. of I. Good luck, men. Talking about sports, you surely remember Emil Borgini. He's been a catcher on the Cubs’ baseball team, and now he is Benld's coach. I understand his football team has been quite successful this year. Good work, Emil! Kenneth Pazero is the editor of the Benld Enterprise now and has Delores Mazenko as a Journalist for him. She always had made such a fine editor for the high school paper. She talked alot too--it's all good in Journalism isn't it, Dee ? I understand Mike Pellock has created a partnership with his brother, Joe. They are in the fur trapping business. In case any of you have any spare time, how about stopping by the Kelvins' house. Yes, you remember Joyce Badstebner. She's taken a life time position as housewife for Snooks. Donald Koohinski and Mary Ann Polio were not only olassmates in chem- istry, but now they are both working side by side in Dr. Compton's laW at Washington University. They're stirring up a cure for cancer. Stanley Bugusky has just brought a check to the bank and low and be- hold! John Kozak is behind the counter handing the dough out. If there’s a question in your mind, Stanley manages a small dairy farm in Eagerville. Having listened to these records and visualizing the class of '47 ten years from now, I have grown tired and decide to turn off the phonograph. Here's hoping that the seniors of '47 will be well on the road to success even though the road may be rocky, and they may be dis- couraged many times. vi, v ''Ut,, m w '«ii.. •%% 'Hi,., mi,, •'mi,, ■% •’in,,, THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1947 by Anton Fassero As we, the graduating class of 1947� being of sound and unsound minds, prepare to leave our dear Alma Mater and tread life’s oarpet, do hereby make and publish our will� To our teachers, who have been our guiding lights, we leave our sincere thanks and hopes for their continued success and happiness in the future� To our sponsor, Mrs. Baker, we wish to express our thanks for her efforts in our behalf. To the following students, and any others it may concern, we leave the following: I, Louis Audi, bequest my reputation as an A student to my brother, Donald. I, Stanley Bugusky, will my office as Grand Dragon of the Stoker Room Boys to Joe Bartos. I, George Contratto, will my athletic ability to my brother, Jack, and my flashy sox to Riohard Zarr. I, Charles Novak, will my love for the poetry of Edgar Allen Poe to Donald Triplo. I, Edgar Polonius, will my ability to catch fish on a bare hook to any other fishing enthusiast. I, Delores Mazenko, will my position on the Paper Staff to next year’s Editor. I, Alfred Purdy, will my office as Chief of Police of Sawyerville to Tony Monti. I, Betty Vallero, will all my boy friends from Gillespie baok to the Gillespie girls. I, Martin Berutti, leave my 6’3 to Jack Bertagnolli. I, Joyce Badstebner, will my beautiful gold hair to Josephine Ingrando. I, Emil Borgini, will my handsome profile to Bennie Duncan. I, Antionette Cappo, will my ourly hair to Rita Bednar. I, Mike Cebra, will my sleeping in English class to Bennie Rocker. I, Jack Calderwood, will my love of the teaohers to George Parks. I, Leonard Eoonie, will my art ability to Lillian Shimkus. I, Angelina Cordera, will my beauty to Genevieve Koniak. I, Juanita Dobransky, will my quiet manner to Irmaline Piano. I, Anton Fas3ero, will my poor eyesight to Hawkeyes” Ronnie Carney. I, Emil Fritz, will my hair to Johnny Lolie. I, James Gelmi, will my stage ability to another ’’ham,” Zimmer. I, Rudolph Goldasich, will my prancing ability to any untalented horse. I, Violet Ferjancich, will my boyish qualities to Sherman Williams. I, Wanda Hicks, will my poise to Charles Austra. I, Jeannette Jasinsky, will my blonde hair to Gilda Di Paolo. I, Donald Kochinsky, will my coal miner’s complexion to Donna wyskocil. I, Donald Koniak, will my champion hunting dog, Rip, to George Bartos. I, Paul Koniak, will my reserved manner to Paul Magelli. I, John Kozak, will my good sense to the faculty. I, Anna Kasich, will my cooperative spirit to Mildred Lutz. I, James Lohmar, will my athletic ability to Jack Hiokey. I, Kenny Pazero, will my goatish laugh to Wilma Paolino. I, Olga Motika, will my petiteness to Virginia Horne. I, James Riggins, will my place in the front hall to Melvin Gerardo. I, Mike Pellock, will my trapping ability to Gene Koniak. I, Thomas Raucker, will my political ability to George Scopel. I, Sue Ella Polonius, will my soft spoken manner to Pauline Herman. I, Mariluoille Tannette, will my typing ability to Richard Zarr. I, Glen Targhetta, will 4500 grams to Aileen Rolando. I, Mary Ann Polio, will my good disposition to Edwina Brown. Signed this 30th day of April, Ninteen Hundred and Forty-seven. WITNESSES: PresidenV Vice-President 'Po o Secretary-Treasurer = J? s? s? t ■==• ’JF JF.jF- 'X. 'It. ''Hu. 'V'llu. X. Mlu -V 'Ill,, 'll,, 'III,, -'ll,. 'I,,., -lit,, -'ll,.. ''III,. ''I,,, 'll,, 'll., -'ll, -'Ilk ’V 'll, v x vx 'll., % ‘III,,. THE JUNIORS PUT TO MUSIC by Phyllis Taylor Vioe. Pres. Donald Kalvin..I Only Want a Buddy Not a Sweetheart Sec.-Treas. Doris Perona...To Eaoh His Own (or Hands Off Cub) Pres. Bob Bednar.........I Wish I Were Mr. Five by Five Gilda Di Paolo..........OhJ Sweet and Lovely ♦Jack Hiokey.............Smiles Jack Bertognolli.........If I Were the Tallest Man in the World Jack Chulick.............The Whole World Is Singing My Song, (but I Sing It Only to Wilma) Donald Crum........1fve Got the Craziest Feeling Frances Davis............I’m a Big Girl Now Mary Demuzio................Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing in a Hurry Geraldine De Pauw.........I'd Be Lost Without Earl Benny Dunoan.............Shanty in Old Shanty Town (Eagerville) Jacqueline Edwards.......When You Drove a Buick and I Drove a Little Blue Ford James Fassero......... ...When You Wore a Tulip, and I Wore a Big Red Nose Melvin Gerardo...........Happy in Love Camille Girardi..........Just Go Buzz Buzz Buzzing Along Pauline Herman.......... .Candy Virginia Horne.......... .Hugging and Chalking Betty Jane Hughes..........Getting Mighty Lonesome Josephine Ingrando........Dark Eyes Eugene Koniak............It Might As Well Be Spring (Because Gene’s Got Springfever) John Lolie.................Careless John Mlslk...............Let's Take the Long Way Home (huh, Perla) Tony Monti...............On Route 66 (Sawyerville ) Bettegene Nebesnick......Personality Betty Overmeyer..........I Don’t Love Anybody Wilma Paolino..............Laughing on the Outside; Crying on the Inside (over Pancho) Irmaline Plana...........Dreams (When She's Feeling Blue) George Parks.............Drum in My Heart Benny Rocker.............He's Funny That Way Frank Simutus............Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight Lillian Shimkus.Give Me One Dozen Roses Donald Triplo............In Love in Vain (How about it, Frances?) Phyllis Taylor...........Night and Day Jo June Tarro............I Want to Be a Sailor's Sweetheart Olga Wasylenko...........Tommorrow Is Forever Donna Wyskocil...........My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time Joan Yatcko..............Rumors Are Flying Clarenoe Zimmer..........Somebody Nobody Loves Richard Zarr..............When My Dream Boat Comes Home ♦student council - )£ , ONE JUNIOR: Why is beauty more important in a woman than brains? ANOTHER JUNIOR: No matter how stupid a man may be, he is seldom blind. SOPHOMORES IN VERSE by Mildred Lutz Who is face number one? Yes that’s right It’s our President - Betty White. And the next face coming Into view? Why that’s Sherman Williams our President Number Two. And the third member who also ran Is our secretary and treasurer - Mary Dugan Number four is the girl who most votes did receive For our Student Council - our Genevieve (Eonlaic). And to help see that the school runs right We chose for our boy - Earl White. Now the next picture coming into sight Is that of his twin - Ernest White. First in the second line is Charles Austra Who hails from Benld and not from Costa (Sica). Then he who is neither too small or large Of our second set of twins we first see George (Bartosj And because he said, Oh please don’t part us” We next see the face of Joe Bartos. Because he uses a B for his name to sign Tommy Bertorello (the shorty) is next in line. Then the next face to be found Is that of Edwlna Brown. The next face to be seen Is Ronald Carney of the football team. Guess who’s next—I’m sure you know You guessed it. It’s Vineta Chlolero. Now the boy that will set the girls on fire Is no one else but Joe Chipkar. There plain as day Is the face of our only boy named Ray (Contratto). We now see the face of Melissa Jane (Cordera) Who never changes-but stays the same. Then next is our friend from Mexico Tommy Della Rocca Oht Oh! Now we see Ann Marie who ran (Evancho) For a Mt. Olive football man. Now the next one coming into view Is that Jolly face of Nancy Lou (Flocchl). And the next boy to be seen Is Bob Firth so handsome and lean. Now we see the picture of Robert (Fritz) The boy who isn’t always alert. And now because of art so rich Comes the face of Patsy Guzevich. And next a girl who isn’t too fratty A Sawyerville girl with the name of Betty (Kiss). Now because of space we lack Is the figure of Joe Kozak. The next picture to appear Is Betty Lesioko, whose looks you need not fear. Then there’s Mildred Lutz who alone has made A needy improvement in the Sophomore grade (by Mrs. Tolgo). Then because of the alphabetic law Comes that familiar face of our cheerleader - Paul (Magelll). Then close by his side and always so neat We see the picture of his twin Pete (Magelli)• The next face that you will find Is that of Amelia Motika so pleasant and kind. The next picture is that of Delores (Perla) Who leads the cheers and sings 'in the chorus. Then there’s our friend Lawrence Rlggln Who someday will set the girls hearts a giggin. Now because she is always so mean We see the laughing face of Aileen (Rolando)• The next picture is not a diamond or opal But instead the comedian George Scopel. Merlin Walther is next to be found He’s the new fcoy who seldom makes a sound. Then Bernice Watson is next to be found The girl who likes boys from out of town. And last is that girl with the pretty belt That tall dark Amelia Westfelt. Mr. Tenikat: When water be- comes ice, what is the greatest change that takes place? Nancy Fiochhi: The price. Sherman Williams: What do you think of the two girls run- ning for class president? Pete Magelli: I’m certainly glad only one of them can be elected. GUIDANCE CLASS Mr. Bertetti: Can anyone tell me what makes an automo- bile go? Melissa Cordera: The green light, sir. TO BE OR NOT TO BE by Pat Vallero Frances Aloise.............the best majorette in the country Joseph Bertoglio...........an admirer of a certain girl Rita Bednar................a woman of the world whose life motto is: If love is blind, And lovers can't see. Then why in the heck, Doesn’t someone love me? Fred Borgini...............the Casanova of the B. T. H. S. Ted Chowaneo. ••.....•••••••the typical bachelor of 1970 Kathryn Casaletto..........a dynamic blonde Helen Cebra................as popular as her big brother Peggy Duncan...............life long resident of the little metropolis -Eagerville Sebastian Della Rooca......a resident from South of the Border with a senorita from Benld High Gloria Econie..............the model student Rosemarie Enrico...........Paderewski's rival! Dora Fiorio................publisher of a book, Answers to All Questions Jeanette Johnson...........as silent as a Sphinx in General Science c]ass Vioe Pres. Jack Contratto..as outstanding an athlete as his brother Seo.-Treas. Pat Vallero....Well! That all depends! Iris Katz...................owner of the world renowned Opera House Pres. Riohard Wright.......to be or not to be????????-------ummm-m-m-m----- we finally found out who Kilroy was! Helen Kluohka..............interested in the works of Shakespeare ♦Dorothy Frinsko...........a Parisian designer ♦Donald Audi...............Bing Crosby's ohief competitor Dolores Kasarda............the plumpest girl in the olass Mike Lesicko...............a filibuster Steve Majzel...............the fat man of the Ringling Brothers' Circus Robert Manning,•••••••••••.second Hercules Monica Polio...............the author of a best seller entitled Know Your Algebra in Five Easy Lessons Georgia Plovioh............a perfect house wife Pete Seketa.................the cultivator of a mustache! George Seketa..............in class on time with the right book Joan Sohur.................the outstanding burner of midnight oil of the Freshman olass of '47 Loretta Soattizzi .........Benld's beloved family doctor thirty years from now Jaok Tarter.................the brightest pupil in Ancient History olass--- (note: with his book open!) Helene Termine.......••••••Kate Smith's equal Jimmy Tillas...............an optometrist ----to teaoh the other boys of our Freshman clan how to make eyes at the girls ♦student oouncil Mr. Polonius, while lecturing the Ancient History class, suddenly stopped. Looking at Ted Chowaneo, he said, Ted, I believe the boy on your left is asleep. Ted looked. That he is, ne agreed, Well, wake him up! Mr. Polonius directed, Wake him up yourself, answered Ted, You put him to sleep. mmmm SOCIAL CALENDAR Sept. 3—Registration day. Whatta mix-up!!! Sept. 4—Initiation day. You were swell sports, Freshies!.' Sept. 6—The Informer staff held first meeting Sept. 9—Senior officers elected. Sept. 11—Junior officers elected. Sept. 12—The chorus, now under the direction of Mr. Mike Makuh, held its first practice. Something new has been added—boys 1! Sept. 16—Sophomore officers elected. Sept. 18—Dramatic Club officers elected. Sept. 19—Freshman officers elected. Sept. 24—The Juniors opened their magazine sales campaign. The proceeds of which will be used to help defray the expenses of the Junior-Senior banquet. Oct. 4—The chorus sang in assembly. Oct. 7—Final decision on Senior rings. Oct. 14—The first Guidance classes. Oct. 17—Remember that Carlinville-Benld foot- ball game? Quite a drizzle , huh?? Oct. 23—Vacation—Teachers' Institute. Oct. 24—Chorus presented a program at the Teaohers' Institute at Carlinville. The chorus was treated by J. K. Jurgensmejer. Oct. 25—The Dramatic Club sponsored a trip to the Opera House at Keil Auditorium in St. Louis where they witnessed the presentation of Victor Herbert's Sweethearts.n Oct. 26—The Student Council attended the Col- linsville District of Student Councils Con- vention held at Belleville. Oct. 27—All those interested enjoyed a trip to Blackburn College, Carlinville. There they witnessed a program featuring Early Eastern Orthodox Church music. Oct. 28—Tuberculin tests given to all Seniors and Freshmen. What were you shaking about? Oct. 29—The traditional Halloween parade and a dance sponsored by the Juniors. Some fun, huh? Nov. 4—Oh! Not exams already!! Nov. 5—Sadie Hawkins day. Good hunting girls. Nov. 11—The Benld-Gillespie football game—our first defeat in fifteen games. Nov. 13—Seniors selected motto, colors and flower. Nov. 15—A mock debate was given in assembly en- titled Is it better to eat to live or live to eat? The view points of those who live to eat were presented by Pauline Herman and Juanita Dobransky. Their feather-weight opponents were Wanda Hicks and Wilma Paulino. Nov. 16—The football players witnessed the game between Illinois and Ohio State at Champaign. Nov. 20—Individual pictures taken of the stu- dent body. Smile pretty now! Nov. 21—A one-act Thanksgiving play entitled Grapes for Dinner” was presented in assem- bly. The cast included Juanita Dobransky, Louis Audi, Betty Jane Vallero, James Gelmi, Gloria Econie, Mike Cebra, Joyce 3adstebner, and Martin Berutti. Looks like Cheb will be a second Charles Boyer! Nov. 28—Thanksgiving. Nov. 29—We got the day off to recuperate from our Thanksgiving dinners. 1 'V VsN Deo. 6—An assembly program consisting of solos A — by I. Piano, J. Edwards, L. Scattizi, and Vjr R. Bednar was presented in the assembly. Dec. 13—Final decision on Senior invitations. A KJ Deo. 19—Our football team, champions of the S 2: ) L South Central Conference, was entertained at S the annual football banquet sponsored by the Benld Rotary Club. The principal address was P ;j Y delivered by Stan Musial. Dec. 20—A one-act play A Toast to Christmas was presented in assembly. The cast included , A Delores Mazenko, Anton Fassero, Don Kochin- ji w sky, Pauline Herman, Charles Novak, John Kozak, Leonard Econie, and Martin Berutti. Preceding the play, short readings concerning Christmas were given by various students. Zr Dec. 23—The high school chorus and junior cho- rus °f the grade school in conjunction with the Benld school band presented a oonoert. Following the concert, the Student Council sponsored a dance. It was a real get-toget- her for everyone—including the alumni. Jan. 8—Presentation of the Junior play, a farce comedy Love Your Neighbor. The oast in- eluded J. Bertagnolli, B. Nebesnick, I. Piana, D. Triplo, D. Wyskocil, J. Ingrando, P. Her- (j 7A man, J. Tarro, C. Zimmer, D. Crum, B. Duncan, r ih J. Edwards, J. Yatcko, J. Misik, J. Chuliok, B. Bednar, V. Horne, 0. Wasylenko, C. Girardi, 1 and D. Perona. Jan. 17--Exams. Jan. 20—More exams. Phew-w what an ordeal11 Jan. 24-rThe Sophomore class presented a one-act comedv. entitled Greener Grass in the as- jfcwfl sembly. The cast included George Scopel, Ed- £-LJ A 1 L — wina Brown, Paul Magelli, Genevieve Koniak, LI-— Delores Perla, Sherman Williams, and Melissa y—UAV- ? Jane Cordera. Jam. 25—The finals of the County Tournament 1 3W Wasn’t that a heart breaker—losing to Mt. Urj Olivet?? KMI Jam. 27—A special assembly was called to listen 1.1 kfLlli to a very enlightening speech by Reverend ['yNXWyjffe' Louis Hancock, an honest-to-goodness Indian. .0 ' Jan. 28—Senior meeting to select the oolor of graduation caps and gowns. Feb. $—Ohl Happy day!!—The arrival of the class rings!! Aren’t they beautiful?! Feb. 12—Presentation of January Thaw. The oast included L. Audi, B. Vallero, D. Mazenko, A. Cordera, A. Evanoho, E. Borgini, C. Zimmer, If J Badstebner, S. Williams, M. Berutti, G. If Targhetta, W. Hicks, and E. Fritz. 11 II Feb. 13— Be my Valentine. A Valentine's Day V dance sponsored by the Sophomores. Feb. 18—An assembly was presented consisting of I | poetry recitations and orations by Wanda II I ]] Hicks, Betty Overmeyer, Iris Katz, Sue Ella v i Polonius, Edwina Brown, Pat Vallero, and [r 0 y Juanita Dobransky. Vocal solos were' presented IT' by Marilucille Tannette and Antoinett e Cappo. Feb. 23—Much absenteeism because of flu. Feb. 26—Senior pictures were taken. n0h, gee, I hope mine come out good. 1 I ■ • : - - - Mar 1—Various students from our school parti- cipated in the District Speech Contest held at Vandalia. Those participating in poetry recitations, orations, and declamations were: Juanita Dobransky, Iris Katz, Marilucille Tannette, Antoinette Cappo, and Delores Maz- enko. A one-act play, How to Propose , was also entered. The play cast included L. Audi, G. Targhetta, P. Herman, A. Cordera, J. Chuliok, C. Zimmer, F. Aloise, S. Williams, L. Scattizi, D. Perla, J. Misik, W. Hioks, A. Fassero, and M. Cebra. Marilucille placed first in class B with her original oration. Donna placed first in class B in extempora- neous speaking. The play ranked first in class A and B. Mar. 7—A mock debate was presented in the as- sembly. The topic of debate was Is there more nourishment in the fragrance of lim- burger cheese or in the hole of the doughnut? Those participating vere R. Zarr, D. Crum, G. Parks, S. Williams, and L. Audi. An extra touch of humor was added by Charlie Novak. Vocal solos were presented by H. Cebra, F. Aloise, D. Wyskocil, and W. Paulino. Mar. 14—The topic of Socialized Medioine was debated in assembly. Those taking part were L. Audi, M. Berutti, T. Rocker, B. Vallero, A. Cappo, and M. Polio. The D.A.R. award was presented to Betty Jane Vallero. The play How to Propose was presented at the sectional speech contest at Green- ville. Mar. 15—The debate team (M. Tannette, M. Polio, L. Audi, M. Berutti) entered the sectional contest at Greenville. They won second place and will advance to the state contest at Urbana. Mar. 17—The Senior class sponsored the St. Pat- rick’s day dance. Mar. 24—Those exams again. Mar. 29—Music contest at Granite City. Vocal solos were rendered by W. Paulino, M. Dugan, L. Scattizi, H. Termine, M. Cordera, I. Piano, D. Audi, J. Chulick, and S. Majzel. Apr. 1—April Fool’s Day. No one fooled you, did they? Apr. 4—Good Friday. No school. Apr. 6—Easter Sunday. Apr. 12—Debaters at Urbana for state contest. Apr. 19—Band contest at Granite City. May 10—Junior-Senior Banquet May 16—Senior Exams. May 31—Graduation Exercises. s roux r 9 oos e 9la fu VLytxor 9X. ms □ ..= - - Ulu. 'Mu. 'V W ''II,. ’’Ii� . 'Mi,........ 'M,.. ' l|u %. %u 'Mi., 'Hu % -M|k V'V 'Mu. 'III,. m. '0 ' � FOOTBALL Benld 19 Virden 0 Benld 6 Hillsboro 0 Benld 8 Collinsville 6 Benld 26 Pane 0 ♦Benld 40 Mt. Olive 7 ♦Benld 6 Carlinville 0 ♦Benld 25 Staunton 0 Benld 33 Auburn 0 ♦Benld 7 Gillespie 14 ♦Conference Games With seven of the first eleven of 1945 returning, and with capable men ready to step into the graduates shoes, the outlook for the 1946 season was unusually bright. Our team was led by Co-captains Emil Borgini and Mike Cebra, at guard and end, respectively. The team was very strong with Goldasioh at center, Kalvin at tackle, Kochinsky at end, Zarr at tackle, Novak at guard, and Lohmar, Contratto, Gerardo, Riggin, and Calderwood in the backfield. The team lived up to expectations. Led by George Cub Contratto and Jim Beans Lohmar, the two all-state honorable mentioned backs, the Indians swept away everything in its path and came to the final game with Gillespie with a record of 8 wins, no ties, and no losses. Benld was favored to win over Gillespie because of its previous showing, but the Indians were off their usual game. Whether they got overconfident, or had just gone stale, who can say? It was one of those things. Because of our losing to Gillespie, we were tied for first place in the conference with them. We had played all of our games, but Gillespie had one conference game to play with Carlinville. When Carlinville tied Gil- lespie in an upset 6-6, we automatically won the conference crown. Regardless of the fact that we lost our final game of the season, we had one of the best teams in this part of the state. This was one of- the most successful seasons in Benld s football history. The fact that we scored 170 points to our opponents 27 alone shows that. Though the team at the beginning of the season was, as a whole, experi- enced, there were many individual faults still to iron out in each man s play. Coach Adolph Chief Tenikat showed them what they were doing wrong, and how to correct it. They did improve and work smoother with each game. Coach Tenikat has shown this school how to win championships. In the four years that he has coached here he has given us four championship teams J Here’s hoping he continues his successful coaching. Good luck to the team of � 472 At the end of the season the Rotary Club honored the team with a ban- quet which was held at the High School gym. The crowd of around 300 was the largest ever to attend one of these banquets. The principal speaker was Stan Musial, of the champion St. Louis Cardinals. BASKETBALL Benld 45 61 Litohfield Benld 29 30 Livingston Benld 29 38 Hillsboro Benld 66 23 Brighton Benld 51 24 Bunkerhill Benld 29 38 Edwardsville Benld 66 38 Jerseyville ♦Benld 33 31 Gillespie Benld 50 53 Litchfield Benld 68 47 Greenville Benld 17 29 Alumni ♦Benld 36 28 Mt. Olive ♦Conference games ♦Benld 43 39 Staunton ♦Benld 49 31 Carlinville Benld 32 49 Granite City Benld 59 37 Brighton ♦Benld 48 44 Carlinville Benld 30 48 Livingston ♦Benld 41 32 Mt. Olive ♦Benld 48 40 Gillespie Benld 60 43 Bunkerhill ♦Benld 49 33 Staunton Benld 43 38 Jerseyville Benld 52 40 Litohfield ? r t 4 mmm d 5 County Tournament 4 4 4 4 f 4 w s r 0 W 0 0 4 4 4 T0 5 Benld 53 Benld 39 Benld 44 Benld 33 24 Modesto 23 Carlinville 33 Gillespie 38 Mt. Olive Regional Tournament Benld 43 41 Carlinville Benld 41 37 Hillsboro Benld 46 55 Litchfield The outlook at the beginning of the 1947 wasn’t as bright as it had been in football. The only one returning from last year’s five was George Contratto. Jack Hickey, Donald Kelvin. Ronald Carriey, end Jim Lohmar completed this year’s first five. As they were all green except Contrutto, it took the team a while to get going. But when they did, they really rolled. Scattering all conference opposition, they won the South Central rown with a record of 8 wins and 0 defeats. The team took second in the County Tournament and entered the Re- gional at Hillsboro with a record of 19-9. They reached the finals there only to be defeated by Litchfield and finish the season with a record of 21 wins and 10 defeats. TRACK As has been the case the past few years, the outlook is not too bright. There are no seasoned performers in the mile, 440 yd. dash, pole vault, and the hurdles. However, a large number of boys are turning out for track, and we hope Chief can find and develop boys to fill these s.ots BASEBALL Spring is in the air, the Grapefruit circuit is in full swing, and base- ball cor.e3 a 'ain to B. T. H. S. Last year for the second straight time, Benld won the district championship. 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