Blend High School - Memories Yearbook (Blend, IL)

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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•

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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?

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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.