Blend High School - Memories Yearbook (Blend, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1948 volume:

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It null,however, be very much more worth while if you, our students, look upon it with as much genuine appreciation as we, the Staff have m presenting it to you. (thJViunral Sfaff BOK5MI0N J (B Qlbose ho its of llh'nhi) fotunship fjHtgb School - who so courageously gave their lives for us onh for our country-to Preserve our the o is of %tfe, TStberiy, awl� the Pursuit of 7JXnwivtesjr- we, the Senior (Class of iStoeieett buxthreh forty-eight, grate- fully nvib unforgettiugly os tribe tw? bcMcaie our Antruat. THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES JOHN BETSA MIKE BETSA JOE DOMINETTO ROBERT PLR0Y TOM ROLANDO STEPHEN SARTORIS JOHN SPUDKH FRANK WARGO VINCENT WALTIS ROBERT CARTER EL'GENL MOLNAR Staff Sergeant John Spudich Sawyerville Born: Sawyer ville-May 27, 1907 Died: March 23, 1945-Luzon Served Three years in the U. S. Army First Lt. Frank Wargo Benld Born: Benld-February 28, 1920 Died: June 7, 1944 Austria-Hungary Served: Four years in the U. S. Army Air Force Mike Betsa Benld Bom: Benld-January 13, 1919 Missing in action Served: In the U.S. Merchant Marines Robert Carter Sawyerville Born: Thayer, 111 -June 25, 1924 Died: December 2, 1943 Caroline Islands Served: One year-Seamen first class in the U.S. Navy Sergeant Eugene Malnar Sawyerville Bom: Benld-October 28, 1923 Died: May 3, 1945-Okinawa Served: Three years in the U. S. Marines Pvt. Stephen Sartoris Benld Born: Benld-Sept. 12, 1919 Died: July 9, 1943 Algeria-N. Africa Served: One year in the. U. S. Army Air Force John Getsa Benld Born: Benld-December 23, 1915 Missing In action Served: First served three years in the U. S. Army then served in the U. S. Navy Vincent Waltis Sawyerville Born: Collinsville, 111. August 11, 1916 Died: January 8, 1946 Port Darwin-Pacific Served: Seven years-Elec- trician� s Mate First Class in the U. S. Navy Robert Purdy Sawyerville Born: Sawyerville-June 26, 1924 Died: January 2, 1944 New York Harbor Served: One year and three months-Radio man third class in the U. S. Navy Staff Sergeant Joe Dominetto Eagerville Born: Eagerville-April 11, 1918 Died: July 7, 1944 Ploesti Field-Rumania Served: One year in the U. S. Army Air Force Pvt. Thomas Rolando Benld Born: Greenland, Mich. February 16, 1915 Died: July 27, 1944 Normandy-Franee Served: Seven months in the U. S. Army P. F. C. Charles Blythe Benld Born: Benld-March 13, 1910 Died: August 23, 1944 France Served: One year and six months in the TJ. S. Army Mr. Jack Donnelly, Tanitor Some people think a Janitor has very little to do with the actual school life of students, but Jack has often disproved this by the kind help he gives to anyone at anytime. He� s always doing things for us, and although we forget to thank him, he receives our good-will in turn. Many times he has indirectly helped students by giving his advice willingly - sort of talked things over with them. We all know that he is truly a sport!s fan and is really interested in all school activities. Voicing the opinion of all of the students, the Annual Staff is taking this opportunity to sincerely commend him for his cheerfulness, kindness and dependa- bility. ADMINISTRATION William Wyakocil Electrician Member of Board-1 yr. Anton Bertoglio-Sec. Merchant Member of Board-16 yrs. t i John Eednar Miner Member of Board-7 yrs f Albert Bertagnolli-Pres. Merchant Member of Board-7 yrs. Dale Guerzoni Union Funeral Director Member of Board-1 yr. Dr. Dominic Zerbolio Physician Member of Eoard-5 yrs. John Herman Mine Chief Electrician Member of Board-2 yrs. SEATED Frank A. Bertetti, B. Ed.; A. M. Principal History Economics Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois Lola Toigo, B. Ed. Mathema tics Commercial Geography Physical Education Eastern State Teachers College Helen Frinsko, B. T. H. S. secretary Grace Baker, B. A. History English Shurtleff College Washington University Emil Corgiat, B. S. in Ed. Chemistry Physics Manual Training English III University of Illinois Blackburn College STANDI NG Mike Makuh, M. S.; B. Ed. Ass. of Lib. Arts Sc. English French Chorus Blackburn College, So. 111. University, Washington University, Mo. University, Kiddlebury College Mike Polonius, L. L. B.; B. Ed. Librarian Commercial Law History Civics Illinois Wesleyan University Illinois State Normal University Adolph Tenikat, M. A. Coach Biology General Science General Business Physical Education University of Illinois Centre College, Danville, Kentucky John Donnelly, Janitor Henry Marcacci, B. Ed. Typing, Bookkeeping, Shorthand Illinois State Normal University Macomb State Teachers College Greeley State Teachers College ANNUAL STAFF SEATED: Pauline Herman—Organization, Doris Perona—Secretary, Wilma Paollno—Typist Donna Wyskocll--Edltor, Bettegene Nebesnlck—Associate Editor, Camille Glrardl--Typlst Olga Wasylenko--Features. STANDING: Mr. Makuh-Sponsor, Bob Bednar—Sports, Clarence Zimmer--Humor, Betty Over- meyer—Prophecy, Virginia Home—Assistant Photographer, Lillian Shlmkus—Art, Joan Yatcko—Features, Jo June Tarro—Class history, Richard Zarr—Business Manager, Donald Crum—Photographer, Mr. Marcaccl—Sponsor. Dear Students, We have all worked very hard to give you this annual by which to remember the class of 48, and also the Important events which occurred during the past school year. We hope that you will get as much pleasure In reading It as we have had In pub- lishing It, and we hope that It will provide you with many happy hours of reminiscence in the future. The Annual Staff % Bodnar, Hobart Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Annual Staff -4 Carrier Staff -4 Clast Pres.-3, 4 Server at Junior senior Banquet-2 Basketball-2 Bertagnolli, Jaok Basketball- 1, 2 Track- 1, 2, 3 Server at Junior senior Banquet-2 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Junior k gazine Committee Carrier Staff -4 Annual Staff -4 High School Bowl- ing League -3 Chullok, Jaok Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball-2,3,4 Chorus -3, 4 Band-1, 2, 3, 4 uusio Contest -3 Band Contest-3,4 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 How to Propose -3 Server at Junior Senior Banquet-2 Ring Concit tee-4 Onus, Donald Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Server at Junior Senior Banquet-2 Banquet Decorat- ing Consol t tee-3 Carrier Staff-4 Annual Staff-4 Boys State -3 Deauiio, Mary Chorus-1, 2, 3, Pep Squad 2, 3, S. 0« Si — 2, 3 Di Paolo, Gllda Pep squad-2, 3, 4 S. 0. S. - 2, 3 Student Council-3 Duncan, Benny Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball- 3, 4 Tree -1, 2, 3,4 Baseball -3, 4 Chorus -3, 4 Love lour Neigh- bor -3 Vice-President-4 Server at Junior Senior Banquet-2 Ring Connittee-4 Edwards, Jackie Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Squad-1, 2, 3 Dramatic Club-2,3 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Song of Berna- dette -2 Chairman—Banquet Comittee -3 Band Contest -4 4t Passero, James Football -1, 2 Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus -4 Musio Contsst-3 carver at Junior Banquet -2 Lots lour Helgn- bor -3 mm Gerardo, Melvin Pootball-1,2,3,4 Track -1,2,3,4 Basketball-2,3,4 Student Counoil-1 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet-2 Golden-Gloves -3 Girardi, Camille Band -1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus Pianist- 1. 2, 3, 4 seoy. of Class-1 S.O.S. Club -2 Carrier Staff -4 Annual Staff -4 ■Love Tour neigh- bor -3 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet-2 Vice-President of Dramatic Club -3 kusio Contest-3,4 Program Cobb. -3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 Herman, Pauline Chorus -1, 2, 3 Dramatic Club-2,3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 Carrier Staff -4 Annual 8taff -4 ■Love Your neigh- bor -3 Song of Berna- dette -2 Hoe to Propose Server at Junior- Senior Banquet-2 Chairman of Junior Magasine Cobb it tee Band -1 Hickey, Jack Pootball-1,2,3,4 Basketball-2,3,4 Track-1, 2, 3, 4 Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Council Member-3f4 Music Contest- 2,3 Baseball -3, 4 Love Tour neigh- bor -3 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet -2 Carrier Staff -4 Horne, Virginia Chorus -1, 4 D. A. H. Award -4 Dramatic Club -1,3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet -2 Vice-President of Latin Club -2 Love Your neigh- bor -3 Carrier Staff -4 Annual Staff -4 Pre si dent-Student Council -4 Hughes, Betty Jane Band -1, 2, 3, 4 S.O.S. Club -2 Ingrando, Josephine Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Seoy-Treas. -2, 3 Seoy.-Dramatio Club -2, 3 Junior Magasine Committee Love Your neigh- bor -3 Carrier Staff -4 Malvin, Donald Football Captain Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball-2,3,4 Traok-1, 2, 4 Lot Your neigh- bor- -3 Vioe-Preaident of Claae-3 Server at Junior- Senlor Banquet-2 Aoniak, Eugene Annual Staff -4 Carrier Staff-4 Overmeyer, Betty Chorua-2, 3, 4 S.C.S. Club-2, 3 Dramatio Club-2,3 Pep Squad-1, 2 -Song of Berna- dette -2 Carrier Staff-4 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet-2 Paolino, Wilma Chorus-lv 2, 3, 4 Muaio Conteet-3,4 Dramatio Club-2,3 -Love Your neigh- bor- -3 Carrier Staff -4 Annual Staff -4 Member of Magasine Committe -3 Miaik, John Football -2, 3 Traok -2, 3, 4 -Love Your neigh- bor- -3 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet -2 Speech Conteat -3 Chorua -2 -Hoe to Propose -3 Hebeaniok Bettygene Chorus-2, 3, 4 Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 -Love Your neigh- bor- -3 Dramatio Club-2,3 3. 0. S. Club -3 Carrier Staff -4 Aaaooiate Editor of Annual -4 Park George Traok-1, 2, 3, 4 Band -2, 3, 4 -Love Your neigh- bor- -3 Annual Staff -4 Perona, Doris Chorua -1, 2, 3 Band-1, 2, 3 4 Muaio Contest-3,4 Band Contest- 3,4 Dramatio Club-2,3 S. 0. S. Club-2 -Love Your neigh- bor- -3 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet -2 Bing Cowlttee -4 Seo.-Treaa.-2,3,4 Carrier Staff -4 Annual Staff -4 Plana, Irmaline Band -1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus-1, 2, 3,4 Kusio Contest -3 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Vioe-President of Class -1 S. 0. 3. Club -2 Dramatio Club -2 Ring Committee-4 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet-2 shimkus, Lillian 3. 0. 3. Club-2,3 Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatio Club -2 annual Staff -4 Pep squad-1, 2, 3 Simutis, Prank ?ootball-2, 3, 4 Basketball- 3, 4 Chorus -4 Tarro, Jo June Pep Squad -1 Chorus -4 Band -1 Student Counoil 1. 2 S• 0« S. Club—3 Dramatio Club-3 Song of Berna- dette M-2 Achievement Key Carrier Staff-4 Server at Junior oenior Banquet-2 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Annual Staff -4 Taylor, Phyllis Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatio Club-2,3 Pep Squad -1, 2 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet -2 Bditor-in-Chief Carrier Staff -4 Mag line Conr.ittee -3 Annual Staff -4 Triplo, Donald Football- 1, 2, 4 Traok -1, 4 Basketball-1, 3 Pres, of Class-1,2 Server at Junior- Senior Banquet -2 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Junior K gasine Committee -3 Chorus -3, 4 wyskooil, Donna Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Band -1 Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 Junior Lagazine Committee -3 Dramatio Club-2,3 Server at Junior- senior Banquet -2 Aunt Tillie Goes to Town -2 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Speeoh Contest-3 Senior Soholastio Award -3 Girls State -3 Carrier staff -4 Btiitor—Annual -4 Wasylenko, Olga Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatio Club-2,3 3« 0« 3. Club-2,3 Achievement key-3 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 Annual Staff -4 Carrier Staff -4 Server At Junior- senior Banquet -2 Yatcko, Joan Server at junior- senior Banquet -2 Vioe-Preeident of Claes -2 Speech Contest -2 Song of Berna- dette -3 Love Your neigh- bor -3 Annual Staff -4 Carrier staff-4 Chorus Seoy -4 Dranatio Club-2,3 S. 0. S. Club -2 Aohie7e� ent Key Zarr, Richard Footbal1-1,2,3,4 Track, 1, 2, 3,4 aerver at Junior- Senior Banquet -2 Carrier Staff -4 «nnual Staff -4 Banquet Conn. -2 Boys' State -3 Zimmer, Clarence Dramatic Club-2, 3 Love Your Neigh- bor -3 January Thaw -3 How to Propoae -3 Speech Contest -3 Carrier Staff -4 Annual Staff -4 Boys' State -3 Track -2, 4 Football -3 Chorus -4 Basketball -2, 3 server at Junior- Senior Banquet -2 Chiolero, John Time of discharge-- Chief Petty Offioer Served in U� S Navy 11 years W© entered this great institution of higher learning in the fall of 1944 as quiet, timid Freshmen. The first few days were marked for most of us by unforgetable experiences, such as initiation, losing our way to classes, and forgetting our locker combinations. Con- sciously, we gazed about in the dreary corridors only to be greeted by the dismal, unearth- ly stares of the much amused upper-classmen. As lowly Freshmen we gained the limelight by starting various fads. Some of these were: exchanging shoes, wearing pigtails, collecting pennies, eating between classes, and wearing bow ties. These seemed childish to our upper-classmates but to us it was fun. The days before our first exam were hideously perplexing, but when it was all over we found it was not as hard as we had expected. Since we had an insatiable desire for learn - ing, many of us were privileged by being on the honor roll. Throughout our high school years, our class has continued to generovsly contribute its share of students to the honor roll. As early as our Freshman year many of our classmates showed their athletic ability. Of course, they did not make the first team, but they participated in the many Freshman- Sophomore games. At the close of the Freshman year the entire class motored to Lake Carlinville where they picnicked with Mr. Tenikat as sponsor. The day was spent boating, swimming, eating, fishing, hiking, and playing baseball. After a short vacation most of us returned as sophomores. The Sophomore sewing class under Miss Gaydos organized an S.O.S. club (Society of Sewers). They had their annual Moth- er-Daughter Banquet and Fashion Show in May. In appreciation of Miss Gaydos' efforts the S.C.S. club gave a dinner In her honor. As Sophomores, some of us, were chosen to serve at the Junior-Senior Banquet. The theme of the banquet was a garden scene, and as servers we dressed appropriately, wearing pastel, printed Irindels. The evening was an immense success. Thr close of the school year was again marked by the annual picnic, which was held at Hillsbo:o. Up n returning In the fall of '46 as aggressive Juniors, we undertook a magazine cam- paign t raise funds for the Junior-Senior banquet. The four leading salesmen were Donna Wyskocl x. Jack Bertagnolli, Richard Zarr and Phyllis Taylor. Because of our exc e 1 1 ent salesrac ishlp ability, our class was given a honorary plaque from the Curtis Publishing Co. T' obtain additional funds for the banquet,our Junior class presented a three-act farce entitl d Love Your Neighbor. The synopsis of the play Is as follows: Tessy Vashki, (Jo June irro), who loves her Iowa home town, is about to marry Ozzy Fredrick, (Donald Crum), Chica o glamour lad. The Vashki household buzzes with wedding preparations, a pair of vo- ciferous twins,(Irmaline Plana and Bettygene Nebesnick), a tuba-playing kid brother, (Jack Bertagnolli), and of all things, bees. The bees belong to Johnny Jones, ex-marine,(Ben Dun- can). After one of the bees stung Tessy on the lips, Johnny tries to remedy the situation by kissing her. Tessy and Johnny are hitting it off famously when Ozzie returns to find the ex-marine administering a second treatment by way of osculation. Discovering that Tea jy, whom he has fallen for, is engaged, Johnny assists with the wedding rehearsal. The wedding Is Interrupted when Tessy discovers that Ozzy s aunt, (Joan Yatcko), is trying to force Johnny out of business. When Dixie,(Doris Perona), a honeysuckle from the Deep South, arrives asking for her husband Johnny, Tessy again resumes her plans for her marriage to Ozzie. They are at the I do stage when Johnny yells run for cover—the bees are loose. The final round involves a boxing bout, the fire department, and the return of Dixie to dis- cover she has her Johnny Joneses mixed. In a kaleidoscopic finish, Johnny gets Tessy, Ozzy gets one of the twins he's been sweet on all along, and the bees get smoket out, along with everyone else. The remainder of the cast included Donald Triplo, Donna Wyskocil, Josephine Ingrando, Pauline Herman, Clarence Zimmer, Jacqueline Edwards, John Misik, Jack Chulick, Bob Bednar, Virginia Home, Olga Wasylenko, and Camille GIrardi. CLASS HISTORY, Cont'd. May 10, the long awaited day, had finally come. The gym was decorated as a Parisian street scene. The moat Impressive decoration was the Illuminated stars which glittered In the dark. The height of the banquet was reached when balloons, of all shapes and sizes, were released from the celling. Another highlight of the banquet was the announcement made by Mr. Philippe, our band Instructor, that the band had won first place In the band contest at Macomb. To climax our third school term we met at the school and Journeyed to Hillsboro where we picnicked. After a brief vacation, our class again resumed Its studies for the last time In the B.T.H.S. As Elite seniors our responsibilities Increased. We were In charge of the Carrier under Mr. Marcaccl’s sponsorship. After the semester exams It was agreed upon at a class meeting that our class would publish an annual. During the last semester of our senior year preparations were made for graduation Individual pictures were taken; Invitations, rings, and gowns were ordered. All of the students who entered school four years ago are not here now. Somewhere along the way we lost Joe Vodka, Wesley Frltzchi, Jules Borlo, Ella Mae Laurie, Benny Rocker, John Lolle, Prances Davis, and Gerry De Pauw. Although they were unable to finish school here, we shall always consider them a part of our class. ( Ln.ss (Colors- Blue avTfc TUhite. (flltiLSS iPloxuer— Anh’rirtur Beauty; (£fia Motio- Ttfe EletCb, (Others Jffollow. PROPHECY The night la cool and refreshing, the atara are gleaming softly, and the moon ia a huge, golden diac in the aky. Aa I ait alone, my thoughts wander, and I find myself wondering about my claaamatea. What shall become of them when our high school days are over? Where will they be and what will they be doing a few years from now? Suddenly my head begins to whirl and I feel myaelf flying through space. The uni- verse spins around me, and everything seems blurred and somehow beyond my grasp. Around and around it goes, until everything is one huge ball of darkness. With a last ter- rific lurch, the world rights itself again and I begin to breathe easily once more. Then-I gasp. No longer am I sitting on my own front porch, safe at home. I am in a large city, with traffic whizzing around me and tall buildings looming darkly against the heavens. It is late afternoon and the men and women are coming home from work. A trolley clangs to a stop, and a young man carrying a lunch pail boards it. Eugene Koniak’s factory Job makes him pretty tired. He slumps down into a seat for a brief nap, but is interrupted by the entrance of two secretaries who take the seat in back of him and proceed to giggle at nothing in particular It looks as though those two Inseparable companions, Joan Yatcko and Olga Wasylenko, haven’t changed a bit Another girl hurries in and joins Joan and Olga with glad cries of recognition. Doris Perona is a telephone operator now, and she Is Just dying to unload all of the latest gossip on someone As the trolley rolls off, I find myself before an enormous hospital. Suddenly a white ambulance screeches to a stop and the white-clad attendants rush a man on a stretcher up the stairs. As they carry him past me, I seem to recognize him. Why, of course, I do. It’s Donald Kalvin, the great oil king. He was Just hit by a rotating gusher. I follow them Inside and into the operating room. There the great surgeon, Dr- Donna Wyskocil is preparing her instruments. A nurse, whom I recognize as Camille Gir- ardi, hands them to her. Scalpel, sponge, hammer, saw----------yes, everything is ready The operation Is about to begin when a man carrying a gun almost as big as himself rushes in. It seems as If Bob Bednar, the famed big game hunter, got his directions slightly mixed. Just as I leave the hospital, my attention Is attracted by a loud hubbub coming from the courthouse. Judge Jack Hickey is presiding at the bar. (The bar of Justice, that is.) James Passero, the traveler of life’s highways, has been charged with vag- rancy. His lawyer, Melvin Gerardo, is gesturing emphatically, a bunch of grapes In one hand and a law book in the other. Suddenly he turns red, then blue, then purple. Is he angry? Is he threatening? No. He almost choked on a seed. On the Jury I see Benny Duncan, the man who built the first railroad across the Pacific Ocean. In one comer of the room, aits a girl rapidly typing everything that is being said. Gilda Di Paolo enjoys her Job as court stenographer very much. Suddenly she stops, confused. Daml She forgot to put a ribbon In the typewriter. I continue on my way until I come to a factory where everyone is busily at work. I enter an office marked private and there I see a man I once knew as Jack Chulick. He is now the successful manufacturer of Jet-propelled motor scooters. At the moment he Is In conference with another big business man, carpenter Jack Bertagnolll. Mr. Bert- agnolli is trying to sell Mr. Chulick on the idea of making plastic motor scooters. Jack Bertagnolll has been highly fortunate with his light-as-a-feather plastic houses. There Is only one slight flaw in them. Every time a storm comes along, the houses are blown away. This could become rather annoying. All of a sudden the door bursts open and a distinguished-looking man, wearing a loud plaid suit and yellow spats, strolls nonchalantly in. The two business men wel- come him cordially. Donald Crum, the mad genius, ia plotting his new 4-lane highway to PROPHECY, Cont'd. the planets, and they are eager to have him use their products. Riding a plastic. Jet- propelled motor scooter to Venus or Mars along a 4-lane highway could become a national pastime. Leaving the business scene, I hurry on until I come to a lavishly decorated build- ing bearing the name, Prank’s Place. On entering, my ears are assailed by a series of strange noises. Then I see the cause. Orchestra leader George Park and his Lively Lunatics are rehearsing for their evening performance, while Irmaline Piana, the vocal- ist, is trying to sing above the racket. Prank Simutis, the proprietor, puffs happily on a stogie, meanwhile talking to Richard Zarr. Richard is quite a big shot himself, for his peanut machines can be found in every tavern in the country. Off in a corner, a young man I recognize as John Misik sits alone, taking every- thing in. John has realized his great ambition to become a farmer, and he now owns a large 150-acre farm. Occasionally, he wearies of having no one but his cows to look at, so he comes into town to see the sights. I continue my tour and soon approach a building on which hangs a sign reading, Clarence Zimmer—Dentist. Inside, Dr. Zimmer and a harassed young mother are struggling to get a wriggling child into the dentist’s chair. I recognize the young woman as my former classmate, Phyllis Taylor. Waiting patiently for her turn is Lillian Shimkus, a commercial artist. In the adjoining building, Jacquelyne Edwards is giving Mary Demuzio a permanent. Jackie is a successful beauty operator now, but as usual, she is talking at the rate of a mile a minute and Mary can’t get a word in edgewise. As for Mary, she is now quite a social butterfly. Her name is a byword to society. (She’s personal secretary to one of the members of the Pour Hundred. ) I hurry on until I come to a theater. There on stage, Bettegene Nebesnick is practising one of her new ballet numbers. Suddenly she slips and falls on an Ace of Spades. Donald Triplo, the wealthy professional gambler, has been sneaking backstage to play poker with the actors again. But this time, manager Pauline Herman has caught up with him. There she goes, chasing after him with a broom. Following Mr. Triplo’s rapid progress down the street, I find myself standing at the entrance of a race track. Going in, I see from the signboard that one of Betty Jane Hughes’ Kentucky thoroughbreds is running. All of a sudden, a frightened scream re-echoes through the air. Jo June Tarro, the glamorous movie queen, has fallen onto the back of one of the horses and off he goes down the track. Then out of the side entrance gallops Journalist Virginia Home, after the story, her legs streaming in the breeze. Prom the stands, reporter Betty Overmeyer cheers her on. As they gallop down the homestretch, the voice of opera star Wilma Paolino can be heard singing Pony Boy. When they canter back to the grandstand, Josephine Ingrando, the creator of many of the Hollywood stars’ clothing, dashes up to see if her latest creation has been damaged. She gasps in sudden horror. There is a dust spot on the Jacketl Suddenly there is a flash of light before my eyes. When I open them, everything is gone. Here I am, sitting on my own front porch. Nothing remains but a pleasant memory and a question in my mind. Was this really Just a dream? Or was it in truth a prophecy of the future, a glimpse into the days that are to be? With all respect and due solemnity this was witnessed by the following: Jack Bertagnolll, Olga Wasylenko, Joan Yatcko, Virginia Horne, Bettegene Nebeanlck and Pauline Herman. Because we are rather certain that the faculty will never forget us we want to leave a few remembrances to those who mayl I, Bob Bednar, will my Banty rooster, Napoleon, to George Scopel. I, Jack Bertagnolll, will my growth In height (no matter how little) to myself; I need It more than anyone else. I, Jo June Tarro, will my pet saying, Ohl rattlesnakesln, and my habit of talking fast to Dora Florio. I, Jack Chullck, will my singing ability to Jack Contratto. I, Donald Triplo, will my belief that Wilkie should still be president, my library of excuses and bluffs, and my original poem, Twenty Years with the Wrong Woman to whomever will take them. I, Gilda Di Paolo, will my distinctive laugh to Lucille Kytik. I, Ben Duncan, will my flair for remarks and talkativeness to Mary Ann Puskarich. I, Camille Girardi, will my constant giggles to Rosemarie Enrico. I, Donald Crum, will my weight to Danny Polonius. (At 5i a pound I) I, James Fassero, will my height to Bob Badstebner. I, Jack Hickey, will my dimples to Mr. Marcacci and my dark complexion to Ted Chowanec. I, Mary Demuzio, will my forthrightness and variation of hair styles to Frances Aloise. I, Betty Jane Hughes, will my knowledge of horses to Ron Carney. I, Donald Kalvin, will my angling walk to Merlin Walter. I, John Misik, will my shoulders to Ding Dong Dingerson. I, Betty Ovcrmeyer, will my ability in writing to Nicky Gazzoli. I, George Park, will my facial expressions to Joe E. Brown, and my Republican attitude to all the Democrats in the freshman, sophomore, and Jun 01 classes. I, Irmaline Piana, will my lankiness to Iris Katz. I, Frank Simutis, will my I don’t care, do you? attitude to Richard Wright. I, Phyllis Taylor, will my copper-red hair and nickname Pinky to Kathryn Casaletto. I, Olga Wasylenko, will my quietness of manner to Aileen Rolando. I, Joan Yatcko, will my verbal battles with Pauline Herman (all in fun) to her future husband.............or is that fair? I, Pauline Herman, will my—Wait a minutel--Personally, I wouldn’t give a thing awayt So there I (Our bookkeeping teacher confirms this.) I, Donna Wyskocil, will my strong voice and power of assertion to little Carol Leone. I, Clarence Zimmer, will my girl-attentiveness to Bernie Verna. I, Jacqueline Edwards, will my naturally rosy cheeks to Georgia Plovich. T, Virginia Horne, will my slight forgetfulness (I) and gift of gab to Betty Lesicko. I, Wilma Paolino, will my high-pitched laugh to someone who can pitch It lower. I, Lillian Shimkus, will my artistic talents to Mr. Makuh. I, Doris Perona, will my Toni permanent to any other girl whose hair insists on get- ting straight. (Don’t all file your claims at once, please.) I, Bettegene Nebesnlck, will my good taste ln clothes to those who need It. I, Melvin Gerardo, will my willingness to argue with Mrs. Baker and Mr. Makuh to a timid freshman. (Tit) to freshman; There’s a trick in doing It without getting a detention, you know.) I, Eugene Koniak, will my sincere smile to Larry Rlggin. I, Richard Zarr, will my ad-taker’s position on the Carrier staff to Robert Fritz. Being generous, I also bequeath my record of walking across the bookkeeping room ln four long strides to Steve Majzel. I, Josephine Ingrando, will my large black eyes and let’s be pals disposition to Mary Dugan• HUMOR I. Bob (Bednar) went into a restaurant the other day, sat down, and was looking over the menu. A beautiful waitress came up to him and said, We have everything on the menu today. Bob answered angrily, So I've noticed. How about a olean one? II. John (Misik) and Donald (Crum) were talking about their friends and relation the other day. John said solemnly, Yeh, my cousin has pnuemonla and is nea r death's door. Donald asked enthusiasticly, Ian t the doctor helping him? John answered, Yes, he’s doing his best to pull her through. III. Jack (Hickey) and Donald (Triplo) were walking to school together after Jack had spent the night at Donald's home. As they were walking along Jack com- mented, That coffee tasted like mud this morning. Donald answered, It should ; it was only ground yesterday. IV. Jack (Chulick) and Prank(Simutia) were talking over their last night's experiences. Jack said, My girl and I were sitting in her living room and we got in an argument. She told me she didn't want to see me again. Prank asked anxiously, What did you do. Jack answered, Turned off the lights. V. Mr. Bertetti commenting to a member Of his class. James, you are a boy of rare intelligence. Yea, you rarely ever show it. VI. Melvin (Gerardo) and Ben (Duncan) were walking home from school, (During the meat shortage), and Ben commented, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. Melvin replied, Quiet, Ben, you might have to. VII. Jack (Bertagnolli) and Richard (Zarr) were commenting on one of Mr. Ber- tetti'a fine speeches Just given in the assembly. Jack said seriously, Mr. Ber- tetti was very fine. He brought home things we weren't familiar with. Richard replied, That's nothing----so does our laundryman. VIII. Mr. Corgiat was experimenting in the Chemistry Class last week and he said, I'm going to drop this fifty-cent piece Into this glass of acid. Can any of you tell me If it will dissolve? Virginia (Home) excitingly answers, It won't Mr. Corgiat. Mr. Corgiat astonishingly comments, That Is correct, Vir- ginia, and can you tell us why? Virginia answered, Because you wouldn't drop the coin in If it were going to dissolve. IX. Clarence(Zimmer) and George (Park) were talking the other day about the trouble they have shaving. Clarence said, John, how long have you been shaving? John answered, I've been shaving for two years. And I cut myself both times. X. Eugene (Koniak) and his boss were talking about his salary. Eugene said, Boss, I have to have a raise, because three other companies are looking for me. His boss, astonished, asked, Who are the companies? Gene answered, The water company, light company and gas company. XI. Donald (Kalvin) determined to get a good average in English this quarter. Mrs. Baker says, Donald, give me a sentence with a direct object. Donald an- swers, Teacher, you are very beautiful. Mrs. Baker being satisfied asks, And Donald, what is the object. Donald answers, A good report card. XII. Doris (Perona) and Camille (Girardi) were talking about Chemistry experimento and new discoveries. Doris commented, They've found a way to Improve the taste of salt. Camille interestingly asks, How in the world can they do that? Doris answers, They Just sprinkle it over a Juicy steak. XIII. Mr. Corgiat asked Betty (Overmeyer), Betty, can you give me a definition for Wind. Betty answered, Oh, I know, wind Is air that's in a hurry. TOP ROW: Jo June Tarro, Helen Cebra, Donald Crum, Irma line Plana, George Park, Pauline Herman, John Lolie, Clarence Zimmer. SECOND ROW: Raymond Contratto, Nick Oazzoll, Patsy Ouzevich, Camille Girardl, Joe Kozak, Russell Stigler, Dorothy Ann Patterson, Winnie Brown. BOTTOM ROW: Vlneta Chlolero, Delores Perla, Melissa Cordera, Tommy 3ertorello, Jack Chullck, Genevieve Konlak, Betty Leslcko, Olga Wasylenko, George Scopel. TOP ROW: Mr. Marcaccl, Mr. Chullck, Jack Hickey, Steve Seketa, Richard Zarr, Joe Majzel, Phillip La Purla, Ronnie Carney, James Fassero, George Park , Donald Kalvln, Miss Bums, Miss Kaddow. SECOND ROW: Donald Crum, Josephine Ingrando, Jo June Tarro, Betty Hughes, Roae Blevins, Irmallne Plana, Frances Davis, Pauline Herman, Ida Cignetti, Jackie Edwards, Doris Perona, Allen Rhodes. BOTTOM ROW: Bemle Enos, Jack Chullck, Donald Trlplo, Clarence Zimmer, John Lolle, Eileen Rhodes, Camille Girardl, Olga Wasylenko, Betty Overmeyer, Joe Vooka, Bobble Bednar, Eugene Konlak, Benny Rocker, Frank Slmutls. JUNIORS THE JUNIOR CLASS Class Sponsors Mr. Polonlus, Mr. Tenikat Class Officers President—Merlin Walther Vice-Presldent--Nancy Flocchl Sec'y-Treas.—Delores Perla Front row; Betty Lesicko, Pat Guzevich, Nancy Flocchl, Vlneta Chiolero, Alleen Rolando, Genevieve Konlak, Me- lissa Cordera, Delores Perla, Betty White, Mildred Lutz, Mary Dugan, Ann Marie Evancho, Amelia Westfelt, Amelia Kotika, Edwlna Brown. Back row: Mr. Polonlus, sponsor, Joe Chlpkar, Sherman Williams, Tommy Berterello, George Scopel, Bob Dale Firth, Merlin Walther, Joseph Kozak, Raymond Contratto, Thomas Della Rocca, George Bartos, Joseph Bartos, Tony Monti, Mr. Tenikat, sponsor. THE JUNIORS -- TWINS EITHER BY ACTIONS OR APPEARANCE Betty Leslcko.......................................L 1 Wlllet Patsy Guzevich...............................................Teena Nancy Fiocchi................................................Nancy Vineta Chiolero ........................................... Pipsie Aileen Rolando ..................................... Mammy Yokum Genevieve Koniak ........................................... Mopay Melissa Cordera..............................................Becky Delores Perla.......................................Jane Arden Eetty White..................................................Boots Mildred Lutz........................................Tess Truehart Mary Catherine Dugan................................. Daisy Mae Ann Marie Evancho ..................................... Olive Oil Amelia Westfelt ............................................. Oola Amelia Motika ............................................ Duchess Edwina Brown ................................................ Lulu Joe Chipkar ..................................... Moon Mullins Sherman Williams .................................. Major Whoople Tommy Bertorello ......................................... Whlrapy George Scopel ...................................... Donald Duck Bob Firth...........................................Little Abner Merlin Walthers..........................................The Bean Joe Kozak ................................................ Fosdick Lawrence Riggin .............................................Slats Tommy Della Rocca............................................Henry George Eartos ................. • Dagwood Joe Bartos.........................................Captain Easy Tony Monti ....................................... Dick Tracy Betty Kiss............................................Lulu Belle Raymond Contratto .................................. Pappy Yokum Ronald Carney.......................................Joe Palooka Robert Fritz........................................... Alley Oop SOPHOMORES THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Class Sponsors Mr Corgiat, Mrs. Tolgo Class Officers President—Dorothy Prlnsko Vice-President—Gloria Econle Sec y-Treas.--Patsy Vallero TOP ROW: Mr. Corgiat, Donald Audi, Richard Wright, Georgia Plfcvich, Helen Cebra, Dorothy Frlnsko, Jeanette Johnson, Helene Termine, Helen Kluchka, Prances Alolal, Rita Bediar, Ted Chowanec, Sebastian Della Rocca. SECOND ROW: Monica Polio, Joan Schur. Delores Kasarda, Kathryne Casaletto, Rosemarie Enrico, Loretta Scatizzl, Pat Vallero, Dora Plorio, Peggy Duncan, Gloria Econle,Irla Katz. THIRD ROW: George Seketa, Mike Lesicko, Jack Contratto, Joe Bertogllo, Jim Tlllaa, Jack Tarter, Fred Borglnl. THE SOPHOMORES -- SAY IT IN SONG AND MOVIE TITLES Frances Aloisi..................................(in P.E. C ass) Ballerina Donald Audi.................................................. Dark Eyes Rita Bednar.................................................. Windjammer Joseph Eertoglio... Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue - Just like a converse in Geometry. Fred Borg ini............................................ Love and Learn Kathryne Casaletto........ If I Had My Way - what would Mrs. Toigo do in P.E. class? Helen Cebra............................................ Indian Love Call Ted Chowanec... I'11 Be Yours - That's what Teddy tells all the girls. Jack Contratto.............................................. Do I Worry? Sebastian Della Rocca.................................. The Gay Ranchero Peggy Duncan................................ Peg of My (Pancho's) Heart Gloria Econie................... Having A Wonderful Time - in Gillespie. Rosemarie Enrico..................................................... Always Dora Fiorio................... Her Kind of Man - don't we wish we knew? Dorothy Frinsko.................................................... Virtuous Jeanette Johnson.....................................-.... Sleepy Time Gal Dolores Kasarda................................................. Possessed Iris Katz................................................. St. Louis Blues Helen Kluchka.......................................... This Love of Mine Mike Lesicko........................... The Secret Heart - I wonder who ? Steve Majzel....................................... Adventures of Casanova Georgia Plovich..................................................... Because Monica Polio.... Down to Earth - not everyone can be 4 feet 11 inches. Loretta Scatizzi................................... My Favorite Brunette Joan Schur................................................ Too Fat Polka George Seketa......................... If Winter Comes - I'll go trappin'. Jack Tarter............................................. Don't Fence Me In Helene Termine..................... Beautiful Dreamer - in English class. Pat Vallero.......................................... The Big Brass Band THE FRESHMAN CLASS Class Sponsor Mrs. Baker Class Officers President: John Corglat Vice-President: Connie Berutti Secy-Treas.: Donald Econie STANDING: Mrs. Baker, Billy Purdy, John Corglat, Richard Cox, Bobbie Keppler, Donald Maurizo, Nick Gazolli, Donald Econia, Bernie Verna, Matt Sucech, Danny Polonlua, Frank Koniak, John Grosso, Bill Lehman, Bob Badstebner. SEATED: Doris Jane Griva, Mary Lou Hall, Wanda Lutz, Frances Williams, Juanita Peradotto, Pat Rossetto, Sandria Schuster Frances Plovich, Mary Ann Puschavich, Emily Mllich, Lucille Kytik, Connie Berutti, Phyllis Johnson, Carol Leone. THE FRESHMEN -- WHAT THEY ARE ROBERT BADSTEBNER............................Happy-go-lucky DOLORES BERTAGNOLLI...............................A popular Kiss CONNIE BERUTTI...................................Music hath charm JOHN CORGIAT.............................Everybody’s friend RICHARD COX JAMES DINGERSON DONALD ECONIE NICK GAZZOLI DORIS JAN GRIVA...., JOHN GROSSO MARY LOU HALL PHYLLIS JOHNSON BOB KEPPLER LTTCILIE KTTYK FRANK KONIAX EILTY LEHMAN CAROL LEONE WANDA LUTZ DON MAURIZIO EMTLY MILICH JUANITA PEI DOTTO.. DANNY PCLONIUS FRANCES PLOVICH.... BILLY PURDY MARY ANN PUSKARICH. •You'll be sure to see Puskarlch, y.D. PAT R0SSET70 SANDRIA SCHUSTER... MATT SUCFCH BLRNIE VERNA FRANCES WILLIAMS... S3immv DAZE AT B. T. H. S. Sept. 1— A-cioor Jay has rollea arouiia again. Jia you set any hirh school students in the paraae? 2— School started toaay. How diu ti e Frtsnmeri enjoy the initiation? 8—Our first asserr.oly was a disappointment to the seniors. They aon’t get tne usual two wtcKs off at the end of the year. 10- The magazine campaign of tne Junior class was Ucgun toaay. 11- Tne paper stall held its first meeting toaay. 17-l -ary Dugan sold her lirst magazine. 22-Fire urill----Donald Triplo was ousy with tne fire hose again, heminas the seniors of their junior play, doesn1 it? 2o-Assemo±y—Donna, Clarence, ana hicnara gave interesting reports aoout tneir stay at '’Girls’” or Boys1 State. 27-uur first school dance was pooriy attendee. b ( Nov. 2— The choice and number of senior invitations were discussed at the senior meeting. 3— On a desk in this school: 11 Women, Bah!” Benld victory: We Deat Pana o-O! 8—everyone enjoyed the magician show. 10-Rita showed us that science is still progressing—everyone was Plowing plastic bubbles. lo-The paper staff held another meeting. 19-bunday—Wasn’t it a nice day for nut ricking? 22-Pictures were taken, faybe I should have made a face. 27- Guidance classes were held. We learn more every day! 28- Recorded songs in chorus. Wasn’t the speech given by that veteran interesting? 29- It could have been a wonderful day, but----exams! 30- a Halloween dance—Were you frightened by the ghosts? 1—There were still some characters masquerading around—with- out masks. 3—Our grades----what unhoped for results. 7—Public speaxing----get your voice out... il-'fhe big game—All of the artistic work didn’t do anything for Gillespie, did it? It was a wonderful day and we won. 18-Tne students found out the results of their preference tests. Gee! I am going to be an actress. 21-a senior meeting to choose our gowns, colors, and flower. Our first lesson in first aid. Look at me-l tried to tie a square knot and my finger is still in the thing. 20-host signs are aisagreeabie, but the one that read, No school Thursday and Friday” maue me happy. 27-Thanksgiving—I ate too muen turkey, etc. I'll never en- joy eating again. Dec. 1—Our pictures came. Donald wore tne latest thing in band- ages. (First aid) 3—Student council meeting, was neid after school. 5—French class recorded songs. 8—hany stuuents went to hear the Don Cossacks. 10-The chorus practiced for their Christmas concert. 15-We were given tuberculin tests. Were you afraid of the big, long needle, Virginia? 23-Tne Graae and High School Chorus and Band gave a concert. 2L-It was the day before Christmas and all through the house all the kids were excited, but r.ot by a mouse. 26-The LF's of Christmas are festivity, food,friends and families. 28-Although the alumni dance was poorly attended, those who did go had fun.......... 31-Resolved: That I will make New fear’s resolutions---- next year. Jan • Kar. hay 1— Oh, weren’t there some parties last night? I was home early enough to sleep the new year in—how aoout you, 2— The basketball games seem to lack spirit. o—Annual staff meeting. 7— hr. Bertetti held our interest in discussions in English class. 8- -Paper staff hoped that more students would buy the paDer in appreciation of our efforts. 11-Today was breathlessly exciting 1 I awoke, went to church, slept in the afternoon, awoke again to see if the world was stiil rotating, and returned to slumberland. 13-We hud a Canadian visitor who was well liked by all the stuaents. lo-Here's another one for your wearied brains----yesterday today Was tomorrow, out tomorrow today will be yester- day. 20-Someone said, You re only a senior once, you know! A questioning voice: Who said that you can’t be a senior more than once???? 24-Yesteraay's exams! I'd define exams as being the time when my teachers find out what I knew that I didn’t know all the time! it's not the telephone! 3—Those olecChers are so uncomfortable. (We had chorus practice.) O-We played oingo in French. 12-Think I'll give up English for Lent! I don't want to indulge in anything that I like so much. 1A-Valentine dance, how many pretty boxes of Valen- tine candy did you get? 23- Another week has begun. Before long school will be over. 24- Chorus practice. Annual meeting was held. '27-a line formed to the right for detentions in fifth hour liorary. 28-LeaD Year cance at Tarro's—Did you leap far enough to get a man, girls? 20-king: kings! And Feb. ¥ 1— annual stuff meeting. 2— Senior graduation pictures were taken. 4—Seniors experienced a rare tre t...a test on Scandina- vian literature. 12-Very enjoyaole assembly program--Piano solos. 15-Last day to fiie income tax returns. I Personally, I didn't have any income. ) 17-St. Patrick's day. ( Great day for the Irish! ) 19-The student oody was distressed to hear of the destruc- tion caused by the tornaao in Gillespie and surrounding territory. Apr 1--A11 Fools Day. Hmmrn, 1 know a lot of people who are honored on that aay! 3--I‘ usic contest. Vocal solos. 8—Donna's birthday. She has reached the old age of Id 10-kusic contest---band. 15-Junior-senior banquet. Did you all have a nice time? 23-Baccalaureate services were held in the gym. 28-Graduation. Final parting of the senior class. Sad isn't it? In a way, I wish I had it to do over again. Well, as tne kitten said when it finished unraveling a ball of yarn, This is the end! STUDENT COUNCIL STANDING: Kathryne Casa let to, Ted Chowanec, Aileen Rolando SEATED: Jack Hickey, Virginia Home, Mr. Polonlus, Genevieve Konlak Though our high school Is small, our student council has been ambitious and active. They have participated In several social functions this year. Each year, on registration day, the student council Is In charge of buying and selling used textbooks. They sponsored the first dance of the year, which was a thoroughly successful affair. On the 7th of November, they Journeyed to Carbondale, where they attended the annual student council convention. Interesting reports on this trip were given In assembly By Genevieve Konlak and Virginia Home. Each day they provide us with a pleas- ant source of nutrition, the candy which they have on sale dally In the clothing room. The student council Intends to form a debate team and exchange assembly programs with other schools. They also Intend to attend the Macoupin County Student Council Convention In Gillespie this spring. CHORUS Top Kow: Joan Schur, Pat Rossetto, Doris Jane Griva, Lmily Nilich. Second Row: Nary Demuzio, Juanita Perariotto, Joan Yatcko, Olga Wasylenko, Virginia Horne, Rosemarie Enrico, Pat Vallero. Third Row: Rita Beanar, Jeioris Kasarua, betty Overmeyer, Betty Lesicko, Amelia Motika, Amelia Westielt, Kicnard Wright, Donala Maurizo, Tommy Bertorello. bottom row: Frances Plovich, Monica Polio, Melissa Cordera, Irmaline Piana, Donna Wyskocil, Donald Audi, Donald Triplo, benny Duncan. The chorus has provided us many happy hours of entertainment during assembly. It also provides some stuaents with an outlet of that energy which is not consumed by P.fc., and it may be the medium through which many talentea young singers will get their start toward careers. There are sixty members in the chorus, making it the largest organ- ization in school. This year the chorus has sung mostly popular songs, but inoeed it has its serious side, i-ach year the chorus has sent members to the music contest. Those who will par- ticipate in the contest this year are as follows: Vocal Solos Girl's High Voice: Wilma Paolino Helene Termine Girl's Medium Voice: Frances Aloisi Irmaline Piana The UrinKing Song” Brown Bird Singing Goodby Slunoer Song CHORUS Top Row: Lillian Shimkus, Frances Williams, Winnie Brown, Bettegene Nebesnick, Phyllis Tayior, Jeanette Johnson, Kary Lou Hall. Second Row: jonalci x conie, Bernie Verna, Lucille Kityk, foary Ann Puskarich, Connie Berutti, Phyllis Johnson, Iris Katz, jorothy Frinsko. Tnird Row: Clarence himmer, Tea Ohowanec, Georgia Plovich, Kathryn Casaletto, Helen Klucnka, Carol Leone, Gloria Lconie, Peggy Duncan. Bottom Row: James Fassero, Jac Chulick, FranK Simutis, Wilma Paolino, Jo June Tarro, Helen Ceora, Helene Termine, Frances Aloisi, Caiailie Girardi. Soloists Girl's Low Voice: Peggy Duncan Shadows” Rita Beanar The Lost Chord Boys: Jack Chulick Donald Audi Piano Solos: Rosemarie Enrico Jack Chulick Asleep in the Deep Pale Koon Ltude fcalaguena” A male quartet consisting of Jack Chulick, Donald Audi, Ronnie Carney, and Benny Duncan is also going to the contest. They will sing Brahm's Lullaby and Passing By” oy Purcell. The chorus, unaer the able direction of Fir. kakuh, has progressed greatly in the past year. The increase in the enrollment of boys in the chorus has been quite an en- couragement. We hope that in the future we will have as fine a chorus as we have had in the past . TOP ROW: Marie Ann Wargo, Emily Milich, Prances Seketa, Helene Termine, Frances Aloise, Irmaline Nepute, Margie White, Shirley Aloise, Melissa Cordera, Marilyn Frew, George Ba lma • SECOND ROW: James Fassero, Allen Lolie, Larry Audi, Joe Zerbolio, Andrea Guzevich, Nor- man Ismari, Charles Moster, Joe Ferrero, Tom Lelli, Teddy Lopushinsky, John Lesicko, Richard Berutti, Loretta Scatizzi, Pat Vallero, and Joe Polonius. THIRD ROW: Donald Econie, Amanda Chura, Camille Girardi, Irmaline Plana, Jack Chulick, Donald Audi, Dorothy Frinsko, Frank Contratto, Jim Basso, Anthony Berutti, Donald Billi, Donald Ismari, Jackie Edwards, Rose Ann Morosky, Betty White, Pat Rossetto, Sandria Schuster, Matt Turcol, Ronnie Carney, Louis Philippe—Director. FOURTH ROW: Tommy Bertorello, Delores Kasarda, Nancy Fiocchi, Teddy Chura, Valerie Scopel, Jpe Seketa, Michael Bertorello, Rosemarie Enrico, Helen Klutchka, Vineta Chiolero, Joan Schur, Georgette Schur, and Doris Perona. Our school band, instructed and directed by Louis Philippe, has ninety-members, in- cluding those in the grade school. Of these, fifty-three will go to the contest this spring. The numbers that will be played by the entire band are: Triumphant March, Mountain Majesty, and Carnival of Roses. Also going to the contest are: A clairnet quartet consisting of Pat Rossetto, Tommy Bertorello, Jackie Edwards, and Betty White; a brass sextet consisting of Ronnie Carney and Camille Girardi—trumpet, Nancy Fiocchi— French horn, Melinsa Cordera--trombone, Pat Vallero--baritone, and James Fassero--bass. Doris Perona also goes to the contest with an oboe solo. The band will also attend the annual music festival which is to be held in Gilles- pie on the twenty-ninth of April. BAND c A R CARRIER I E R STAFF TOP ROW: Clarence Zimmer--Humor, Bob Bednar--Sporta, Jack Hickey—Assist- ant Business Manager, Bettegene Nebesnlck—Social, Phyllis Taylor-- Editor-in-chief, Doris Perona—Stenciler, Jo June Tarro—Gossip, Olga Wasylenko--Associate Editor, Joan Yatcko--Associate Editor, Richard Zarr—Business Manager, Pauline Herman—Gossip, Donald Crum Mimeograph Operator. BOTTOM ROW: Henry Marcacci—Adviser, Betty Overmeyer—Social, Virginia Home--Proof reader, Wilma Paolino--Stenciler, Josephine Ingrando-- Secretary, Camille Girardi—Stenciler, Donna Wyskocil—Associate Editor, Patsy Guzevich—Art Editor. 1. The banquet committee. 2. The program committee. 3. Gang at Targhettafs. 4. Three leading magazine salesmen. 5. Dancing in the gym. 6. Mr. Marcacci, at work. 7. Mr. Makuh, caught off guard. 8. Junior play cast of 1947. 9. 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CHEER LEADERS Betty White Delores Perla FOOT BALI Ben Id 6 Virden 16 Benld 6 Hillsboro 33 Ben Id 6 Pana 0 «Benld 6 Mt. Olive 12 -«Benld 7 Carllnvllle 6 «Benld 24 Staunton 13 -Benld 34 Auburn 0 -«Benld 14 Gillespie 6 -Benld 6 Collinsville 21 «Conference -Home games The prospects for the season of 47 did not look particularly bright with only three lettermen returning from the previous year. And when the Indians lost their first three games, rumors were that they probably wouldnft win a game. However with the boys gradu- ally gaining experience in their conflicts and through the able ooffhlng of Chief Tenikat, the Indians went to town to capture five of their last six frames to make their season record stand at five wins and four setbacks. The team took second in the conference winning three and losing one. They were Just a hair’s breadth behind Mt. Olive, who won three and tied one. Probably the great- est thrills of the season were when we defeated Carllnvllle 7-6 in a hard fought battle and when we defeated our ancient rival, Gillespie. THE STARTING ELEVEN Carney R. E. Zarr R. T. Chulick R. 0. Pirth c, Della Rocca L. 0. Mis lk L. T. Duncan R. E. Kalvin P. B, Gerardo R. H. Triplo L. H. Chipkar Q. B THE BASKETBALL TEAM Bottom Row: Donald Kalvln, Melvin Gerardo, Jack Hickey, Ronnie Carney, Sebastian Della Rocca. Middle Row: Joe Kozak, Ben Duncan, Donald Audi, Jack Chulick. Top Row: Jack Contratto, Mr. Tenlkat, John Tarter. i t ; Della Rocca Kalvln Gerardo Hickey BASKETBALL Although the Indians did not enjoy a very good season this year It was one which contained a lot of close games and thrills. Probably the reason for the teams Ineffective ness was a lack of substitutes to rely on. The first five consisted of: Capt. Jack Hickey Da Da Kalvin, and Ronald Carney; three returned first stringers: Melvin Gerardo, Sebastian Della Rocca, and Jack Tartar. Due to a falling enrollment the Indians had to win their district to enter the regional, and they did easily. This Is the first district won in the schools history which does give the boys some sort of a record. The team was helped greatly by the coaching of Chief Tenikat who has done so well in his Job at our school despite the small enrollment. The outlook for the future years, however, is very bright. Next year will bring the return of five lettermen of which four are Sophomores. These Include Ronald Carney, who is the only Junior, and Jim Tlllas, Sebastian Della Rocca, Jack Tartar, and Jack Contratto. Some of the freshmen could also round out to be good players, so let’s wish them luck. And praises to the team of this year that made a good showing against much larger schools.Good Luck, Boys I TOURNAMENTS SEASON'S SCHEDULE Christmas Invitational Benld 29 Litchfield 39 Benld 22 Livingston 43 Benld 30 Staunton 29 Benld 17 Granite City 47 Benld 32 Mt. Olive 40 Benld 36 Bunker Hill 33 Benld 51 Staunton 49 County Benld 28 Jerseyville 27 Benld 38 Gillespie 53 Benld 47 Brighton 21 Benld 26 Hillsboro 48 Benld 47 Modesto 27 Benld 32 Mt. Olive 39 Benld 35 Gillespie 37 Benld 38 Carlinvllle 45 Benld 59 Bunker Hill 36 District Benld 35 Jerseyville 41 Benld 36 Carlinville 30 Benld 38 Palmyra 32 Benld 41 Livingston 51 Benld 46 Brighton 28 Benld 32 Gillespie 41 Benld 35 Mt. Olive 39 Regional Benld 35 Alumni 36 Benld 46 Litchfield 51 Benld 52 Litchfield 29 Benld 54 Staunton 45 Benld 28 Hillsboro 49 Seasons i Record 12-16 Conference Record 3—5 TOURNAMENT RECORDS: First in District held at Brighton Second In Christmas Invitational held at Litchfield Semi-finalists in County held at Gillespie Seml-finallsts in Regional held at Gillespie — STANDING — First In So. Central Conference Second In County Meet First (Dual Meet with Carlinville) This Year's Prospects: Carney—100 yd. dash, shot put Triplo—100 yd. dash, discus, broad jump Hickey--relay, 440 Zarr—discus Gerardo--shot put, discus Joe Bartos—pole vault Joe Chlpkar—pole vault Econie—shot put Kalvin, Contratto, Della Rocca, Tartar, Tillas, Lesicko, Audi, Chowanec, Borginl, Polonius—(distance runners) Girls' P. E. Class TOP ROW: Betty White, Aileen Rolando, Mary Dugan, Patsy Guzevich, Melissa Cordera, Delores Perla, Nancy Fiocchi, Pauline Herman, Mrs. Toigo (instructor), Doris Perona, Wilma Paolino, Josephine Ingrando, Camille Girardl, Donna Wyskocil, Winnie Brown, Ann Marie Evancho, Genevieve Koniak, Amelia Westfelt, Amelia Motlka. SECOND ROW: Rita Bednar, Pat Vallero, Rosemarie Enrico, Ka thryne Casaletto, Jeanette Johnson, Dorothy Frinsko, Monica Polio, Frances Aloisi, Georgia • Plovich, Helen Kluchka, Delores Kasarda, Iris Katz, Gloria Econie, Dora Florio, Joan Schur, Helen Cebra, Peggy Duncan, THIRD ROW: Doris Jane Griva, Frances Williams, Phyllis Johnson, Carol Leone, Emily Milich, Lucille Kytik, Juanita Peradotto, Pat Rossetto, Mary Ann Puskarlch, Mary Lou Hall, Frances Plovich, Wanda Lutz, Connie Berutti. —•V •• Boys' P. E. Class LEFT TO RIGHT: Frank Koniak, John Corgiat, Donald Trlplo, John Grosso, Mr. Tenikat, Don- ald Maurizo, Richard Wright, Jack Bertagnolli, Mike Lesicko, Joe Bertoglio, Matt Sucech, Eobble Keppler, Richard Cox, Fred Eorgini, Billy Purdy, Billy Lehman, George Seketa, Richard Zarr, Nick Gazzoli, Robert Badstebner. Mr. Mike Makuh Mr. Frank Pertetti Mr. Emil Corgiat Mrs. Lola Toigo Mr. Mike Polonius Mr. Adolph Tenikat Mrs. Grace Baker to. . 1. Georgia Plovich. 2. Kathryne Casaletto—is that a letter? 3. Monica Polo. 4. Gloria Econie. 5. Pauline Herman—Who put this in here? 6. Rita Bednar--amldst the flowers. 7. Melissa Cordera—Just smilingl 8. Aileen Rolando—and she looks bashful. 9. Amelia Motika — resting. 10. Mrs. Tolgo and daughter Lola Elizabeth. 11. Genevieve Koniak—as Harriet with a lariat. 12. Irmaline Piana--c mon Ira, smile. 13. Frances Aloise--our drum majorette. PARADE Of GIRLS 1. Smiles—Mrs. Toigo, Mrs. Baker. 2. Scooter built for three. 3. Don't smile, Delores. 4. The Look, and The Leg. 5. Olga. 6. Picture of a bicycle. 7. The Bronx cheer from Camille. 8. Pauline and scenery. 9. Jack and the broom. 10. Donald, stand straightl 11. Peek-a-bool 12. Grins. 13. Two gun Cox. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. George Bertoa looks right at home with all those glrla. Why so puzzled, Wilma? Is that Mage111? Comfortable, no doubt I That1a Vineta and Jack C. back there. Tommy and Nancy are dressed for farming. Skeets, where are you going? Everybody s leaning on George. Doesn’t Da Da look happy? It was cold but we didn’t mind. Should have cleaned the snow off the ice, Mel. Perfect balance. Band contest—what are Tommy and Martin looking at? 1« Don’t lot this fool you--Skeets can’t really ride that bike I 2. Melvin won’t let go, either. 3. Who’a bashful here? 4. Miss Dugan. 5. Virginia and Living Chemistry. 6. Bob, Bob, and Jo. 7 • Donna 8. Pat, Amelia and Amelia. 9. Jack Tarter and Monica Polio. 10. Dora l_s grinning. 11. Helene—twlrler In the band. 12. Prances—Majorette. 13. Phyllis and Winnie. 14. Gllda and Gen. 15. Tennessee Ben and his dog. 16. Joan la laughing at Pauline. 17. Sleepy, Da Da? 18. Tony Monti. 19. That shadow Is Doc Crum. 1. Jack, what are you looking at? 2. Mr. Tenikat’a sor.. Cutel 3. Benny, why ao glum? 4. Jo, John L., Camille, Joan, and Wilma• 5. The tall boy—Richard. 6. An outing. Look at the food I 7. Our band on parade. 8. Nancy and Mary. 9. Amelia, Georgia, and Helen. 10. Irm and Jo June. 11. Look at Sherman and Winnie. 12. Vineta, at home. 13. Jack B., Jack C., and Prank S. 14. Pauline and Ferdinand. m mmmmm m mm in mmm _m m _ m m _____________________ mm “m m mmm m n nmmm m m mmm m mmm mm m mmm m m mmm m m m mmm S ffl mmffi ffi fftrnn m®m m m mmm m m mm m mmm mmm m mmmmm mm ntnmnunmro mmmmmmm mmmmmnim mmm mm mm mmmmmmin mmmmm mm mm i ramtn m mnmmm mmm mmm m m mmm mmm mmmmm m m mmm mmm mmm m mmmmmmm mmmmmnim Lillian Shimkus Bette ene .'iebeanlck Joseohine Inarando Donna Wyskocll Mary Demuzlo Donald Triplo Jack Berta nolli Clarence Zimmer 'rllda D1 Paolo Irmallne Plana Doris Perona Wilma Paollno % 1. Jack—all dressed up for the bend contest. 2. 'Olra, Joan, Skeets, Dorothy, and Doris. 3. What a perch! 4. Dada and Ben—holding up the building.(?) 5. Motor scooter brigade. 6. Senior-freshman pals. Betty and Emily. 7. Saturday specials—Vineta and Ann Marie. 8. Trapeze artists and clamour girls. Connie and Mary Ann. 9. May festival of '47. Rudy caught In action. 10. Whet'sa matter, Donald? Toothache? 11. Oh! Olga and Joan. 12. Aha ! We got revenge on Pauline ! (She did not mind, of course.) 13. It was a bleak dreary day, no doubt. 1. Chemistry. Crum lsn� t always that serious In class. 2. Fifth hour study-period. 3. Typing. Dugan, Westfelt, Evancho, Koniak, and Rolando. 4. Helen—In the library. 5. Fourth hour library. 6. Studept council members selling candy to Phyllis at noon. 7. Chullck and Zarr—debating. 8. Fifth hour library. 9. Typing class. That a Amelia In front. 1. Iderlin and Kiris. 2. Aren’t we happy? 3. Look at our exDressions. 4. Love at first si-Tht. 5. Frances was camera-shy, 6. The leaning towers of B.T.H.S. 7. Remember the school picnic at Hillsboro? 8. An alumni too I 1. 'ulnat are you looking at? 2. The three musketeers. 3. Scopel and friends. 4. The retiring captain, Donald, and future captain, Joe C., shake hands. 5. Just girls. 6. A sunny day, I suppose. 7. Who's pulling Glide's hair? 8. Posing. 9. Ann, Gen, Monica and Vineta. 10. Look at the dog. 11. Iris and Gloria. 12. Donald, Rosemarie, Jack, Pat, and Tommy. 13. Pat and background. WE EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION We wish to express our gratitude to the following merchants, who by their contributions helped finance this annual. Baima Protners James R. Basso Pete Belovich Benld Auto Parts Penld Bottling Works Benld Cab Company Benld Cleaners Benld Co-ooerative Society Benld Dairy Benld Hardware Benld Packing Company Bertetti Bros. Electric Shop Anton Eertoglio Berutti’s Department Store Berutti’s Self Service Eombi Curtis Burnetto Brothers John Cavallo Center s Inn Chipriano Construction Co. Clorton Chemical Company Club Newdan Coliseum Ballroom Dominic Contratto Cordera Transfer Co, Inc. John Corgiat Corkin Jewelry Doran and Drummond Barber Shop Dixcel Service Station East Side Eakery Fassero s Service Station First National Bank of Benld Gay Brothers C. Gaudio and Sons Gelmi Pros. I. G. A Dominic Gelmi Food Store Grand Theatre Harms Funeral Home Ideal 5, 10 , $1 Store Illinois Lumber Co., John Gaddo, Mgr, Jackie s Lounge Leone s Lumber and Supply Co. E. Linksvayer Mabel s Eeauty Shop C. Mancinelli Modern Dress and Beauty Shop Louis Morizlo Josephine Musso Murray’s Studio Nepute’s Grocery Store Nyal Drug Store Dominic and Paul Obertino October Prothers Mike Pawelzak’s Barber Shop Dr. James C. Peacock John Plovich Prosperity Club Rice-Stix Dress Factory Tony Rondi Santo and Ike’s Saratoga Club Spagnola Insurance Spudich Electric Company Starck’s Grocery Store Targhetta's Confectionary Tarro’s Self Service Termine Pus Company Louis Turcol Union Funeral Home Wayside Garage, Baltruazi's and Son Dr. D. J. Zerbolio Zarr Erothers 4 •: • . . . m