Blend High School - Memories Yearbook (Blend, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1950 volume:

: WE, THE MEMBERS OP THE ANNUAL STAFF, DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO OUR PAR- ENTS, WHOSE FORESIGHT AND DEVOTION HAVE PROVIDED US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY Annual Staff Iris Katz (Girls1 Sports) Dorothy Frinsko (Pictures and Calendar) Rosemarie Enrico (Prophecy) Kathryn Casaletto (Pictures and Calendar) Dora Fiorio (Class History) Pat Vallero (Art) Helen Kluchka (Class Will) Georgia Plovich (Class Will) Jeannette Johnson (Subscriptions) Phyllis Johnson (Jun- ior Editor) Patricia Bann (Sophomore Editor) Monica Polio (Subscriptions) Frances Aloisi (Prophecy) Peggy Duncan (Class History) Helen Cebra (Subscriptions) Gloria Econie (Pictures) Loretta Scatizzi (Pictures) Joan Schur (Pictures) Delores Kasarda (Editor) Helene Termine (Pictures and Humor) Rita Bednar (Subscriptions) Darlene Carpani (Subscriptions) Marjorie Milcic (Freshman Editor) Mrs. Toigo (Sponsor) Donald Audi (Sports) Richard Wright (Humor) Joe Bertoglio (Business Manager) Ted Chowanec (Pictures) Jack Tarter (Sports) Steve Majzel (Subscriptions) Mr. Corgiat (Sponsor) Assemblers--George Seketa, James Tillas, Mike Lesicko, Fred Borgini, and Jack Contratto OF AN EDUCATION. u h MR. PRANK BERTETTI MR. MIKE POLONIUS MR. MIKE MAKUH MR. EMIL CORGIAT MR. HENRY MARCACCI !ffl. ADOLPH TENIKAT MRS. GRACE BAKER MRS. LOLA TOIGO MISS HELEN FRINSKO T.TR. PAUL KONIAK Principal, Economics Librarian, Civics, Law, Student Council Sponsor, Freshman Sponsor English I, English IV, French I, French II, Chorus, Speech Contests Sponsor, Sophomore Sponsor Physics, Chemistry, r.'anual Training I, English III, Senior Sponsor Bookkeeping, Typing I, Typing II, Shorthand I, Short- hand II, Sophomore Sponsor, Commercial Club Soonsor Boy's Physical Education, General Science, General Euslness, Biology, Coach, Freshman Sponsor American History, Medieval V Modern History, Ancient History, Girl's Physical Education, Junior Sponsor, GAA Sponsor Algebra I, Geometry, Practical Mathematics, Geography, English II, Senior Sponsor, Pep Squad Sponsor Secretary Janitor MR. LOUIS PHILLIPE - Band MISS CELIA SMITH - Speech MISS JEAN HADDOW - Sewing Mr. Bertetti delivered a speech at a banquet on the niirht of his arrival in a large city. Because he wanted to repeat some of'hls stories at meetings the next day, he requested reporters to omit them from their accounts of his speech. A rootcie reporter, commenting on the speech, fin- ished with the line: And he told a number of stories that cannot be published'.' ' Donald Ismari, Marilyn Frew, Donald Econie, Katharine Saric, Mr. Polonius (Sponsor), Loretta Scatizzi, Ted Chowanec, Sandria Schuster, Lawrence Auda Mr. William Wyskocll, Mr. Albert Bertogllo (Pres.), Mr. Anton Bertoglio (Sec. Treas.), Mr. Oscar Libra, Mr. John Dorko, Jr., Mr. John B. Orler, Mr. Dale Guerzoni (not in picture) Mrs. George Spudich (Treas.), Mrs. John Balma (Vice Pres.), Mrs. Adolph Tenikat (Pres.), Mrs. Vera Scopel (Sec .), Mrs. Andrew Gricevich (Past Pres.), Mrs. Adam Chura (Past Treas.) tj o m mil'££ Helene Termine, Dolores Bertagnolli, Jean Hulka, Shirley Braido, Joe Bertoglio, Bernard Verna, Mr. Blewett (Salesman), Anthony Berutti, Dale Gerlt FRANCES ALOISI Fran Annual Staff-! Chorus-1,2,3,! Band-1,2,3 Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Girls -3 GAA Bowling La ague -1 Pap Squad-1 Coramarcial Club-! Vocal Contest-3 Twirling Contest-1,2,3,! Girls Quartet-3 Magazine Captain-3 D. A. R. Girl-! DONALD AUDI Don Annual Staff-! Chorus-1,2,3,5 Band-1,2,3 � 4- Vocal Contest-1,2,3,! fdixed Quartat-3 Commercial Club-! Football-1,2,3,1 Basketball-1,2,3,1 Baseball-1,2,3,1 Track-1,2,3,1 Student Council-1 Vice President-! RITA BEDNAR Reet Annual Staff-! Chorus-1,2,3,1 Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Girlsrt-3 GAA Bowling League-3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,1 Vocal Contest-2,3,1 Girls Quartet-3 Rotary Queen 4.8-3 JOSEPH BERTOGLIO Joe Business Manager-Annual-! Chorus-3,1 President-! Senior Committee-! Ring Committee-! FRED BORGINI Burger'1 Annual Staff-! Football-2,3,! Baseball-1,2,3,! Track-1,2,3,! Senior Committee-! DARLENE CARPANI Doll Annual Staff-! Chorus-1,2,3,! Dramatic Club-1 Music Club-3 GAA Bowling League-! Pep Squad-1,2,3,! Cheerleader-! 'I KATHRYN CASALETTO Kathy Annual Staff-k Chorus-1,2,3,4 Dramatic Club-1 My Soldlar Glrls -3 GAA Bowling League-3,k Pep Squad-1,2,3,k Commercial Club-1 . Commercial Contest-3 Senior Commlttee-k Student Councll-2 HELEN CEBRA Annual Staff-! . Chorus-1,2,3 k My Soldier Glrls -3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,k Commercial Club-3 THEODORE CHOWANEC Ted Annual Staff-k Chorus-1,2,3,k Vocal Contest-3 Basketball-1 Baseball-2 Track-1,2 Student Councll-2,3,k Pres. Student Councll-k JOHN CONTRATTO Jack Annual Staff-k Chorus-2 Football-1,2,3,k Basketball-1,2,3,k Baseball-1,2,3,k Track-1,2,3,k Vice President-1 PEGGY DUNCAN Peg Annual Staff-k Chorus-1,2,3,k Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Glrls -3 GAA-3 ,k Pep Squad-1,2,3,k Cheerleader-3 Commercial Club-k Vocal Contest-2,3 GLORIA ECONIE Glorie Annual Staff-k Chorus-1,2,3,k Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Glrls -3 GAA Bowling League-3,k Pep Squpd-1,2,3 Commercial Club-k Commercial Contest-3 Vocal Conte3t-3 Vlce-Presldent-2 See. Treas.-3 GAA Representatlve-3 Sec. of Chorus-k ROSEMARIE ENRICO Hazel Annual Staff-1� Chorus-1,2,3,1� Band-1,2,3,4 Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Girla -3 GAA Bowling League-3,1� Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 Commercial Club-1� Typing Contest-3 Music Contest-1,2,3,1� . Pianist- January Thaw -2 GAA Representatlve-3 JEANETTE JOHNSON Jan Annual Staff-i� Chorus-1,2,3,1� . Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Girls -3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,1� . Vocal Contest-3 DORA FIORIO Annual Staff-1� My Soldier Girls -3 GAA-3,1� Dramatic Club-1 Pep Squad-1,2,3,1� . Commercial Club-lj. Vloe Pre3ldent-3 Typing Contest-3 DOLORES KASARDA Dolly Annual Edltor-1� Chorus-1,2,3,1� . Band-1,2 Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Girls -3 GAA Bowling League-3,1� Pep Squad-1,2,3,1� . Commercial Club-1� . Commercial Contest-3 Vocal Contest-3 Mixed Quartet-3 DOROTHY FRINSKO Dot Annual Staff-!� Chorus-1,2,3,1� Band-1,2,3,1� Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Girls -3 GAA-3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,1� Commercial Club-1� Typing Contest-3 Cornet Quartet-1� Brass Sextet-3 Student Council Sec.-l Presldent-2 IRIS KATZ Thirsty Annual Staff-1� Chorus-1,2,3,1� Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Glrls -3 GAA Bowling League-3,1� Pep Squad-1,2,3 Commercial Club-1� Speech Contest-1 Vocal Contest-3 GAA Representative HELEN KLUCHKA rtChoo-Choow Annual Staff-if Chorus-1,2,3,5 Band-1,2,3,4. Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Girls -3 GAA Bowling League-3 lf Pep Squad-1,2,3A Cheerleader-3 Commercial Club-if MICHAEL LESICKO Mike11 Annual Staff-if Chorus-1,2,if Football-2,3 if Track-1,2 STEVE MAJZEL Stevie Annual Staff-If Football-3 if Basketball-3,If GEORGIA PLOVICH Blondle Annual Staff-lf Chorus-1,2,3 lf Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Glrls -3 GAA Bowling League-3 � if MONICA POLLO Micky Annual Staff-if Chorus-1,2,3 lf My Soldier Girls -3 Pep Squad-1,2,3 LORETTA SCATIZZI Scatiz Annual Staff-if Chorus-1,3 lf Band-1,2,3,if Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Glrlsn-3 GAA Bowling League-3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,if Commercial Club-if Vocal Contest-1,3 lf Girls Quartet-3 Student Councll-3,lf Vice-President GAA-3 School Queen fif9-3 Chicago Convention-3 1 ii Annual Staff-k Chorus-1,2,3,k Band-1,2,3,k Dramatic Club-1 MX Soldier Girls -3 OAA Bowling League-3,k Pep Squad-?,2,3,5 Commercial Club-3,k Taping Vocal Contests-3 ulrls Quartet-3,5 Brass Sextet-k Sec. Treas 2 Sec. Treas. GAA-3 Presldent-3, Pres. GAA-3 President of Chorus-k : HELENE TERMINE Ene Annual Staff-k Chorus-1,2,3,k Band-1,2,3,k Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Glrls -3 GAA Bowling League-3,k Pep Squad-1,2,3,k Commercial Club-k Commercial Contest-3 Vocal Contest-1,2,3 Mixed Quartet-3 Twirling Contest-3,k Ring Committee-k Senior Committee-k Secretary Treas.-k GEORGE SEKETA Annual Staff-k Football-2,3,k Track-1,2,k Oggle JOHN TARTER Jack Annual Staff-k Chorus-1,2 Commercial Club-k Football-1,2,3,k Basketball-1,2,3,k Baseball-1,3 Track-1,2,3,k JAMES TILLAS Jimmy Annual Staff-k Football-1,2,3,k Basketball-1,2,3,k Baseball-1,2 Track-1,2,3 PAT VALLERO Annual Staff-1,2,k Chorus-1,2 Band-1,2,3,k Dramatic Club-1 My Soldier Glrls -3 GAA Bowling League-3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,k Commercial Club-3,k Brass Sextet-2,3,k Sec. Treas.-1 Sec. Treas. GAA-k Girl's State-3 RICHARD WRIGHT “Dick MRS. LOLA TOIGO Sponsor Annual Staff-4 Chorus-1,2,3,4 Vocal Contest-3 Commercial Club-4 Presldent-1 Tress, of Chorus-4 MR. SMIL CORGIAT Sponsor Senior Class History V, . ?hls year we added Jack Tnrter and Donnld Audi to the list oi P ay8rSV.Tve J?oys beRan Playlng in some of the footbnll gsmes.en. gained experience which they used in their later years. Mr. Makuh encouraged some members of our clrss to take part in the musi contest. Those that participated were Peggy Duncan, Prances Alois!, Helen Termine, Rita Eednar, Rosemarie Snrico, and Donald Audi. They all did an ex- cellent Job, and added a little more glory to our class. Rosemarie place first in the district, and was allowed to go on to the state. The blu 6V8n thls year wa8 the Junior-Senior Banquet, and the luclr ones wore chosen to serve. The theme of the banquet was a Rainbow and olrrblouaeas8-i pr0?rlaa9ir'the glrls W0arln« b«llarlna skirts nd ibsS Girl blouses with colored ties to match their partners shirts. The londed be«utifully with the decorations provided by the’junior Class’ Our Sophomore year came to a close with our traditional class picnic Thli time the picnic was held at Carlinville Lake. Picnic. This For years we had heard people talking about how high school days are the best days of jour life—then our big chance came. We entered B. T. H. S. in the fall of 19q-6 leaving behind us a memorable eight years of fun and educa- ?OW W0 were erabarked on an entirely new adventure, and we were all ex- cited about it. The first day of school was highlighted by the initiation of our Fresh- man boys. No one complained but 1 11 bet everyone was thinking what a queer welcome they received. Maybe we Just hadn't acquired a sufficient amount of education to understand the significance of the occasion. But now as we look back, we realize they meant well, although they had an odd way of expressing After a few weeks we began to cope with our new surroundings, and became as experienced as any senior, so we thought. Our first real fright crone when exams rolled around. We Green Fresh- men were pretty gullible and believed all the stories the upper-classmen told us, how hard exams were, how all the teachers watched over you, etc. After it was all over we realized it wasn’t half ns bad as we had anticipated. We contributed our share of students to the Honor Roll, and have continued to do so through all four years of high school. ... brTS naliv°U for 3ports Although all of them did not play with the first team the first two years, we did contribute Sebastian Della a?d Contratto to the basketball team our Freshman year. The rest of the boys showed their ability in the Freshman Sophomore games, and through the years have proven themselves tops. close of L 'TSM - «shmon year our class chartered a bus, and motored _ I� . .ju. 7 to Hillsboro for the annual class picnic. The day wfs j| spent swimming, boatinp, hiking, and stuffing I ourselves. After a brief vaca- mores. We girls found we cation as well as four truly say we enjoyed every did an excellent job of first year, and Mrs. Baker tion we returned as Sopho- had to take Physical Edu- other subjects, but we can minute of it. Mrs. Toigo conducting the class the is now carrying on the fine - - ' “ ,--- T 1 •« carrying on tne line work. . e all learned to appreciate P. E., and now there isn’t a girl in high school who doesn’t look forward to it. It wps during our Junior year that Peggy Duncan and Helen Kluchk were chosen to serve as cheerleaders. Backed by the Pep Squad, Ifm sure they had a lot to do with the success of our teams. Our class began to show its ability in many fields. Pat Vallero and Joan Schur were chosen to serve on the paper st� ff. They were among those who went to Washington, an experience they can never forget. Although having more than enough money to provide for a banquet, we decided to give a play. Since most of the boys participate in sports and could not prac- tice regularly, an all girl play was chosen. Through the efforts of our sponsors, Mrs. Toigo, and Mr. Corgiat, and the co-operation of the cast and stage helpers, our play proved to be a huge success, netting a sum of $122.08. A brief synopsis of the play, My Soldier Girls, follows: Three sisters having served in the Wacs, Waves, and Spars respectively find it difficult to adjust themselves to the routine of civilian life, and their mother and aunt suffer under the slow process of reconversion. There were six public-spirited and civic-minded women who involve the sisters in local politics much to the dismay and anger of the wealthiest woman in the town who seeks to have her husband elected mayor. The play was a comedy and a very timely one at that, coming around election time. With the money made from the sale of magazines and play, w e gave the Junior Senior Banquet. Through the co-operation of the students, their mothers, and sponsors this event proved to be a huge success. The scene of the banquet was Arabian Nights. The gym was decorated to represent a tent, and silouettes of various patterns were hung amid the streamers on the side. The tables were gayly decorated by members of the Junior class with a fac- simile of Aladdin 8 magic lamp as the place card. The music was provided by Al Schey, and a few of our Junior members entertained those present with various songs to fit the occasion. Following the traditional speeches, the tables were cleared away by the Sophomore servers to make room for the dancing. When we returned in the fall of bearing the proud title of Juniors, we began to realize the significance of the quotation, High school days are the best days o f your life. Our class of- ficers were elected early in the year so we could proceed with the traditional Jun- ior Activities. Durlnr par£ 0f the year we started to raise money by selling magazine sub- Into two teams, the Pinks caDtained by France Alolsl, and the Blues captained by Richard Wright. Dorothy' lnsko served n manager of the Magazine Committee. The Pinks won by a margin of 69 lo TOe Our“L W °f raaSazl aa s°ld was 51177-10 worth with a net prof it of’ 399.82 °«vm dl 8 salefmen th® campaign were Pat Vallero of the Pinks first selling an amount of 5232.80, Loretta Scatizzl of the Blues second? sailin' an amount of 227.20, and Dorothy Frinsko, third. Our class topped � 11 ore? ceding records for the amount of subscriptions sold, and we were awarded a plaque for our out-standing salesmanship by the Curtis Publishing Company. The servers were also the girls and boys pantaloons and shirts, headgear t o match to the color of the You can imagine when Mrs. Toigo asked again in Gillespie Heart Association, pretty good knowing great organization was realized. Fol- entertained at the refreshments were evening was spent ing. I am sure every- member that evening to one of the most have ever undertaken We had been more than honored for the work and time we had put in to make our Junior play a success• Rita Bednar was chosen as the Rotary Queen of 14-8, and had as her attendants from our class. Iris Katz and Gloria Econie. Loretta Scatizzi was chosen as the queen of B. T. H. S.f to attend the county fair at Palmyra. Yes, we had two of our classmates chosen as queen for two different organiza- tions and we felt rather proud. We showed the other classes what a little work and co-operation can do. Connie Berutti, Dolores Perla, and Pat Guzevich, members of the other classes, also served as Rita’s attendants. dressed appropriately-- wearing multi-color The girls also wore their costumes, adding scene. our surprise and pride us to give the play for the benefit of the Yes, and we all felt that we were helping a by our gift of $1 5 which lowing the play we were home of Mrs. Toigo where served to all. The playing games and sing- one present will re- as a perfect climax to thrilling tasks we while in high school. During Junior year boys became prominent in sports field, following boys Mike Lesicko, Fred B o r g i n i , George Seketa, Jim Tillas, Jack Contratto, Donald Audi, Steve M a j z e 1, and Jack Tarter—saw action in the football games at one time or another. Since no Senior boys went out for basketball that year, the sport fell into the hands of the Junior boys, and they came through with flying colors by winning the District tournament. The outstanding basketeers during this year were Jim Tillas, Jack Contratto, Jack Tarter, and Donald Audi. Our boys did well in track and baseball also, and have given our class a right to be proud of them. It was also during our Junior year that the G. A. A. under the sponsor- ship of Mrs. Baker got its start. The purpose of this organization is to create an interest in girls athletics and learn the value of good sportsman- ship. A few of the events enjoyed by the members were the Christmas party with its potluck supper and gift exchange, bowling once a week, play-day , and softball games. Again we contributed our share to the music con- test. Those attending from our class that year were Peggy Duncan, Joan Schur, Loretta Scatizzi, Jeanette Johnson, Rosemarie Enrico, Rita Bednar, Frances Aloisi, Helene Termine, Dolores Kasarda, and Donald Audi. They did even better than the year before with Rita Bednar and one of the quartets taking first Dlace. Jack Donnelly, our friend ior year to accept another posi- play was presented a watch—a were all sorry to see him go, he was replaced by another grand Jack will always be remembered days. Towards the end of the year under Mr. Marcacci s supervision then that we resolved that our until now we have our word. Pat Vallero was elected as our Junior representative for Girls State which was held on the MacMurray Campus in Jacksonville. GloriaEoonie and Rosemarie Enrico were chosen as our representatives for G. A. A. camp at Lake Bloomington. and Janitor, left us in our Jun- tion, and the night of the Junior gift from the student body. We but were consoled in the fact that guyn Mr. Koniak. Nevertheless, when we refer to our high school the new Paper Staff was chosen and we put out the May issue. It was paper would never be late, and up Our Junior year was climaxed when the students again motored to Carlin- ville Lake for their school picnic. Most of us C8me back in the fall sadly realizing this would be our final year but with one ambition in mind. All the students school four years us now. Somewhere lost Bob Manning are with the U. S. Della Rocca who re- We shall always con- ofourclass although school with us. Yes, as we look we see that our colorful and eventful history. And will show you, we are keeping up our we to walk off with the coveted sheepskin. who entered high ago are not with along the way we and Pete Seketa who Army, and Sebastian turned to Mexico, sider them a part they did not finish back over the years class has had a rest of this annual this year, as the standard in the various school activities. Will we be as successful in the future? If our motto, Today Decides Tomorrow,” holds true, we will succeed for we have lived the past in the best fashion possible. Our accomplishments are due largely to the inspiration offered to us by the teachers of B. T. H. S. To them we give our thanks for making our history what it is. They Led Us Through The tears Class Officers Student Council 1% 9 £ % Freshman £ • Sophomore A 15 Soldier Girls '4 CIIK PICNICS Senior Prophecy As I sit her© reading the latest issue of the BENLD ENTERPRISE, dated January 1, 1961, I see a large picture of a wedding party• As I look closer I recognize the bride as one of my old classmates, the former Miss Loretta .Scjitizzi, who has now changed her name to Park. Besides being a housewife, she finds time to do a little singing. Isn’t it an advantage being married to a drummer? Scanning the Sports page, I see that the Benld Girls Basketball Team has just won another game, their twelfth straight win of the season. And who do you think has done such a wonderful Job of coaching them? Mrs. James Tillas, the former Miss Peggy Duncan. It seems that the coaching profes- sion runs in the family. Jimmy is a coach of the St. Louis University foot- ball team. Another interesting item in this column is the fact that Helen Kluchka. who was catcher for several years on the Girls State Champion Softball Team has now accepted a position as manager of the team. Another position which she will soon accept Is that of housewife. And the Juiciest item was about Iris Katz—she has Just been awarded her seventieth championship medal and a place on the Olympic Bowling Team for being the only woman in the nation who has ever rolled three seven hun- dred series and twenty-five perfect games. Why I remember Iris when she had a 119 average and was excited when she bowled 163. Now as I glance through the County Seat News, I see that Ted Chowanec. a renown lawyer, is defending Steve Ma.lzel. It seems as though Steve is being sued by a large cheese concern for sending an inferior shipment of headcheese. Can t you just picture Ted driving around in a big Cadillac with a big cigar and a high silk hat? Just before I turn to page two, I notice a small item at the bottom of the page that reads something like this: Mr. Prank A. Bertetti has Just announced that Miss Dorothy Frlnsko will take over the position of secre- tary in his office. Her sister Helen, the former secretary, resigned two months ago to get married. Two other recent changes on the faculty are: Miss Dora Florio, the new math teacher, and Miss Georgia Plovich. the new shorthand teacher. f On page two I see a large advertisement concerning the fifth anniver- sary of the opening of Helen Cebra’s Beauty Salone on Central Avenue. And from various conversations, I think that she is doing quite well for herself. Not far from this advertisement in bold print Is the following state- ment: MISS HELENE TERMINE, FAMOUS OPERA SINGER, IS TO VISIT THE AMERICAN THEATRE, IN ST. LOUIS, FOR TWO WEEKS, STARTING JANUARY 10th. In the State Capitol News another of my old classmates has his name mentioned. ’Who, you ask? Why Jack Contratto has been appointed to the posi- tion of adjutant general of Illinois. I imagine it won't be too long before he becomes governor. Do you remember when he used to help his dad in the Drug Store? Ahl more advertisements. From these I learn Frances AloisI Is in- structing children in the art of baton twirling. Mike Leslcko is now the sole owner of the Shell Garage that deals exclusively in Pontiac sedans. Everybody remembers Joe Bertoglio or certainly should know him now, for he s the town’s banker and has been for several years. Just for fun 1 11 look under the heading MARRIAGE LICENSES to see if anyone I know is indulging—I think that is the proper word. Gosh! I thought that Darlene Carpanl was going to become a nurse--I must have been misin- formed. She Is going to be married to some nice young man by the name of Jim. Congratulations! I think everyone loves to dance. Let’s see who Is going to play at the Coliseum Ballroom this week end! Oh! Boy! Are we ever lucky! The famous all girl orchestra conducted by Joan Schur and featuring that girl with the sugar-throated voice, Rita Bednar. will be in Benld for a one night stand. A while ago I mentioned a change In the faculty at our local high school. Well, I noticed that the larger universities also have had some changes. Dolores Kasarda Is the librarian at the University of Illinois. Jack Tarter has recently been made coach at Tulane University. And I gather Yr o m tKe comments made by most of the sport broadcasters that his team should surely come out on top. Now there's someone who knows his football as well as his piano players. Jeanette Johnson seems to be doing quite well in the Chemistry profession at Blackburn. (continued on next page) Do you remember how much we all respected George Seketa for having so much ambition, going to school and working at the same time? Well, this ambitious man Is now the head of the Seketa Coal, Sand, and Gravel Co. His old hobby, trapping, has proved quite profitable from the looks of the new ranch he bought. Now for the part of the Enterprise that nobody misses, namely the Local Items. Well, what do you know? fat Vallero is now a dress designer for Jantex it Co. in New York City. She I3 spendir In Tit. Clare. spending a few days with her parents Rosemarie, who founded and directs the Enrico School of Music, also practices technician work in the Denver Community Hospital. This hospital was established by the great philanthropist, Fred Borgini, a retired base- ball player. --- Mrs. Phillip Henry Keck Jr., the former Gloria Bconle. has Just arrived from Chicago. In her leisure hours she is called upon to demonstrate the mechanics of modeling to beginning students. Monica Polio, who has Just graduated from the St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield, has willingly rendered her services to the Chinese government to help control a fast spreading epidemic. Another prominent businessman, originally from Benld, is Richard Wright. who is one of the world's ten best traveling salesmen. He Is in Benld this week to arouse some interest among those who are planning to become future salesmen. Here is a little picture on the back page of the new telephone building erected by the Audi Construction Company, with Donald Audi as the head engineer. I'll bet that Kathryn Casaletto was sure happy to see the comple- tion of this new building. She's the chief operator with the Bell Telephone Company, you know. As I lay the paper aside, I am happy to see that most of my fellow classmates are on their way to a successful and profitable life. WE, the members of the Senior Class of 1950 being of sound mind and body, do, hereby, make our last will and testament, as follows: I, Frances Aloisi, will and bequeath my position as majorette and my technique in ballet to Irmaline Nepute. I, Donald Audi, will and bequeath my turtle neck tee shirts to Danny Polonius. I, Rita Bednar, will and bequeath ray low voice to Dolores DeMartini. I, Joseph Bertoglio, will and bequeath my wavy hair and height to Donald Ismari. I, Fred Borgini, will and bequeath my ability to attract the girls to Joe Polonius. Maybe it will come in handy someday. I, Darlene Carpani, will and bequeath my natural curly hair to Marilyn Cox. I, Kathryn Casaletto, will and bequeath my dancing ability to any lower classman who thinks they need it. Classes start at 11:30, December 31. P. S. Bring your own mistletoe. I, Helen Cebra, will and bequeath my black hair to Shirley Klobnak, who will never say dye. I, Ted Chowanec, will and bequeath my arguments in American History class to Donald Econe, who can rent a seat in the library. I, Jack Contratto, will and bequeath my high position in the Caponi gang to Bernie Verna, for his future English IV class. I Peggy Duncan, will and bequeath my car keys to Jean Hulka. Be careful when you back up, there is a fence back there. I, Gloria Econie, will and bequeath my secret ambition to be a great movie glamour girl to Rosemarie Brabec. I, Rosemarie Enrico, will and bequeath my ability to play Warsaw Concerto to Connie Berutti. I, Dora Florio, will and bequeath my arguments (?) with Mr. Maroacci to Doris Griva. I, Dorothy Frinsko, will and bequeath my shorthand skill to anyone who wants to get some place fast. I, Jeanette Johnson, will and bequeath my golden earrings to Evelyn Goldasich, so she can live up to the Gold in her name. I, Dolores Kasarda, will and bequeath my acting ability to next years play cast. The show must go on. I, Iris Katz, will and bequeath my quiet personality to Carolyn Leone. She can't be heard unless she yells. I, Helen Kluchka, will and bequeath my drum sticks to the next drummer. Make good use of them. I, Mike Lesicko, will and bequeath my mechanical knowledge to any un- fortunate soul whose car stops in the middle of nowhere. I, Steve Majzel, will and bequeath my free shots to Charles Villa. I, Georgia Plovich, will and bequeath my blond hair to Marjorie Milcic. It will make a great contrast. I, Monica Polio, will and bequeath my height to Rose Ann Moruskey, who needs it as much as I do. I, Loretta Scatizzi, will and bequeath my singing ability to anyone who goes to the contest and has a Judge like I had. I, Joan Schur, will and bequeath my geometric knowledge to Lucille Kityk, the future Dr. Elnstien of B. T. H. S. I, George Seketa, will and bequeath my truck driver's license to Johnny Corgiat. It will come in handy when delivering chickens to a near by town. I, Helene Termine, will and bequeath my long hair to Pat Thomas. Longer fashions are in style now. I, Jack Tarter, will and bequeath ray corduroy shirts to Joe Reano. It might charm Shirley. I, Jim Tillas, will and bequeath my loyalty to my girl to Jimmy Leone. Not a bad idea. I, Pat Vallero, will and bequeath my short hair style to Jeanette Marasti. I, Richard Wright, will and bequeath my glasses and books to anyone who needs them. They've helped me a lot. 2kjL SjUnl b C 244 OUR FIRST YEAR AT SCHOOL AND SIX MORE YEARS--SOPHOMORE YEAR THREE YEARS LATER—FOURTH GRADE Danny Polonius (Pros ), ConatancQ Barutti (Vica-Pras.) Jnani fa (Sec-Treas.), Sandrla Schuster (S.C.), Donald Econe C. ) P adotto RlchaJdrCof °ner’ D0l0r8S John Corglat, Nick Gazzoll, °?099?’ Phyllis Johnson, Robert Keppler, Frank Konlak Lucille Kltyk, Carolyn Leone, Billie Lehman, Emily Mllich, Frances Plovlcl Baker Puskarlch' Pat Rossetto, Bernard Verna, Prances Williams, Mrs. I i' I r Ji Trip Through The Park 8J0 (By FhylllsJohnson) . . 18 8 7®ry Warm 3Prlng «7 and aa I stroll through the park I think h8t FlHtTHil I1� ! sure a a day ia day I aee my fallo� claaamatej? J l ?r9a CT9111, a graceful black awan, awimming wf uS frJi ?f°0n’ Th ° auddenly M hllrt ft� . a large baaaf jumps up from the water after a pretty yellow butterfly Doria Jana creanielk j , iltU® farthar� 1 gl«nce at the bank and the re ’l aee a large Illy vw Slth9?he,,.f« g Ja8nltB feradotto. . pretty water lily moving with the wavea aa they waah againat the bank. To my great aur- °f 888aa fiy ovor tha pond an 3 ho do you think la leading I than fiaMldJfiaaa. Juat a little farther around the alough l saa R939tt9 • fluffy Persian eat, looking Into the water for some thine graced b Juat then y lidsmlL, • long-Jggld crane? l«df gracefully a few feet from the bank, awoopa up a flah, then la on hla way. holloi tr aP’ w8?V WlS? 0W!’ jffglllb Klt7 . sleeping reatfully In an old ft.iflOWonH80 A {rlaky ?qulrfl' Mck Gazaoll. acampera down one aide of the waa taking he? « l7 llat rb n8 £srolyP Leon , a little jolly wren who 88 her afternoon nap. Aa I wander alowly down the narrow path around tw? 1 ?°h1C? Sn}iy • water aplder aplnnlng her web between aoSethi n? and obby Kepp er. Par out over the water I aee something movingtowardthe shore with great haate. Lo and behold It la . burtla. taking a short cut, no doubt to meet Frances rla' b0?rr‘, M8y?? they’va «° aomething on thTTlne? darting from tha side of a hill, Sandy Schuster, a mink, glides softly Into the water. Slowly swimming around together we aee two brightly If h!VUl“ X -ggry Ann Puskarlch and Connie Beruttl. chatting the affairs of the day. As the aun la setting and the day la nearly 8t lta end, I muat !!Lh0?8 S£t0rJUf,h ®n 8xtraordlnary experience, but here coming down the walk la B$rqpr j Verna, a Great Dane, a rich man’s pet being exer- ciaed by a servant girt-. As I croas over toward the monkey cage, lo and be- hold, I aee Billie Lehman, and Frank Konlak sitting eating bananas as lei- surely aa they please. Sophomore Class Junior Class •� « L. w I he Sophomores JLv l e J no 0 Them 1. Jean Hulka...............President of class and member of ring committee. 2. Loawana Bregger............Vice-president of class and 19 4-9 Rotary queen. 3. Anthony Berutti..........Secretary of class and member of ring committee. k. George Mlklos..........................................Treasurer of class. 5. Katherine Saric....................................Student Council member. o. Lawrence Auda.................The other Sophomore Student Council member. 7. Sam Anderson................................................A good athlete. 0. Patricia Eann......The girl who wrote this and member of the Annual Staff. 9 a„®e2nal '-r.................One bhe quietest girls in school. 10. Michael Bertorello................................The mathematical wizard. 11. Joseph Borgini......................................The shy Sophomore boy. 12. Rose Marie Brabec......Only Sophomore girl with such beautiful black hair. 13 Delores Carpani....,. A girl always recognized by her natural curly hair, lq. Prank Contratto.....................One who never agrees with his teachers. 15. Marilyn Cox...............................The beauty with a lovely voice. lo. Harry Craddick..............One boy who can always be found among girls. 17. Norman Kalaskie........................................A promising artist. Id. Evelyn Goldasich........................................... , _.n. 20 PBtZiniGlwTat''ii................... boy whose nickname could be Romeo. ??• .................................... chubby Sophomore. „raldine Koniak..........................An almost professional tumbler. 22. Robert Koniak...................................One of the Janitor's sons. t -ho can't go to a class without a toy to keep him busy. ....................................... nuisance-anywhere. it cries' 2d rank N°vy ;..............................A good future football player.’ 2d. George Repute............The best looking boy in school according to G. N. ?' Joseph Polonius........The boy who laughs every time he gets up to recite. 2? ri« CB.!rn1Ch...................... most alert Rirl ln bookkeeping class. |1 0f the most P°lite boys ln school. if n1 R1obert8°n......................The newest addition to our class. r®111® Rocker........................... very 8°od b°y according to D. R. ft Donald Schuster........................................A very quiet boy. 2? meket?................................................ baton twirler. ft i............................. boy who chews gum most of the time. 37. Charles Villa......................... A boy with much knowledge of cars. 1 ' Tom Juravlch (Pres.), Lois Nepute (Vice Pres.), Shirley Klobnak ('ar Treas.), Marilyn Frew (S. C.), Donald Ismari (S. C. Uoc' Don ol H TTTT- QVt _____o____j « . _ _ illit,BF 'nrh«rl°n j0hlJ Ca80i0’ Dol°r ® DeHart ini, Kenneth Ebert KalaskielliP cho Dale °«rlt Jo Ann Hinthorne, Monica Jatcho, Marvin Kathleen eradotto NOrmft Larcker’ Roseanne Moruskey, Marjorie Milcic, Robert Remmert. Gloria Boon nr.. w„____________... 2 M Our TovJfi of the Tvear Future ATOMIC AGE 1957 A. D. „„ -?f,yKU Wl11 °?ly pay our town' Gardendale, a visit In the near future you will be very pleased with the people you meet. - w_ w Ly0l 7aiu d0Wn h° 8br«ets, you will probably meet Shlrlev Braldo who knows all the gossip. She is the reporter of the Clarion, our town pspdr• Down on Main Street you will see bar shop. On ‘ — - . — striped pole, the symbol of the bar- the window will be the name Dale Gerlt. Whisker Surgeon. owned by Gloria Rosa. Gloria will be Then will be the Curl House,’ v,,,lou u, uxurxa nose, uioria wi busily working on her customers, but will take time to chat with you. _ i j y°w w111 808 ® huge building. It Is the Manner Building. Dr. Bf1jy a buslne8S of“ his own. He may be working on Pols Repute's whose ambition was to be a lawyer is now a model housewife” eBMo7uskeymn r al9° “ hla °m 5a here. His nurse is,of course. Rose- Across the street will be oup Tom-Boy Grocery, ownedby PhilllD Evancho De Ti11 the Madama Jatcko's Fashion Shoppe where Dolores “■—“ftFvini� JIRrllyn Frew, and Karleanne Wargo are earning many a pretty penny as models. ' r • 888 th« Gardendale Recreation Center. Inside Shlrlev ■ obn8 w111 be directing things. Norma Larcker will be checking the cus- tomers1 wraps and Jo Ann Hlnthorne will entertain you. Continuing down the street you must enter our Public Librarv. At the desk thleen Pwredotto. the librarian, In conversion with gbrneth Ebert— Lynn Belvedere— Baby-sitter Deluxe.” Of course, you can't miss our radio station. There Alfred Vemettl Cr?° er .Efit8 Yan teg will be the comedian of station NUTS. Donald Ismari will be our television technician. When you get tired of walking,Just call for the Buick driven bv George Kasarda. It Is the Gardendale cab. J r«.-i„Tmen I™ C?m? t0 Gardendale Castle, the high school. On the football field Jgffl Juravlch will be trying to teach his boys how to play football. The school has a good team, thanks to Tommy. T ,.,0nAla ga b111, over-looking the town you will notice a laboratory. Inside Jsfm Cflgclo will be perfecting a new rocket to the moon. If you are driving your own car and have trouble, just ring for the grease monkey—Marvin at the Kalaskle garage. X£ Py this tilB® you're yearning for some really good food stop at the edge of town at the llclc Tea Room and Mar lorle will serve you a very de- licious dinner. J ’ Football Team i I Jack Contratto, Stave Majzel, James Tillas, Fred Borgini, Robert Keppler, Jack Tarter (Captain), Donald Econe, George Seketa, Bernard Verna, MikeLesicko, Donald Audi Mr Tenikat (Coach), Sam Anderson, Nick Gazzoli, Joseph Resno, Robert Koniak, George Nepute, Frank Novy, Joseph Polonius, Matt Turcol, Darwin Griv8, Joseph Borgini, Tom Juravich. Frank Contratto, Harry Craddlck, Bobby Remmert, Kenneth Ebert, Phillip Evancho, Pete Yanites, Donald Billy, Charles Mostar, Dale Gerlt, Anthony Berutti (Manager) Sept. 16 Benld 6 P8na 7 Oct. 20 ♦Benld 13 Carlinville 2 Sept. 23 Benld 0 Jerseyville 13 Oct. 26 ♦Benld 28 Staunton 7 Sept. 30 Benld 0 Hillsboro 32 Nov. 3 26 Litchfield 7 Oct. 7 Benld 13 Auburn 0 Nov. 11 ♦Benld 14 Gillespie 0 Oct. 15 ♦Benld 0 Mt. Olive 7 ♦Conference games Home Games The Benld Indiana started the season off on the wrong foot loosing 4 out of their first 5 games, one being a conference game to Mt. Olive. They then caught fire winning 4 in a row to take second place in the conference. Included in these last four games was a victory over our arch enemy Gillespie. Eight seniors graduated from this team. They were: Jack Tarter H. B. and captain, James Tilias H. B., Jack Contratto E., George Seketa G., Mike Lesicko G., Fred Borgini G., Steve Majzel F. B., and Donald Audi C. Letter men back for next year will be Donald Econe T., Bernard Verna E., Tom Juravich T., Darwin Oriva C., Robert Keppier Q. B., Nick Gazzoli H. B., Frank Novy H. B., Sam Anderson E. 3c F. B., Robert Koniak 0., George Nepute G., Joe Reano H. B., and Joe Polonius F. B. We seniors wish them the beat of luck. 1 5 Darwin Grlva, Donald Audi, Jack Tarter, Sam First team (left to right) Anderson, Jack Contr8tto, Mr. Tenikat (Coach), Danny Polonius, Steve Majzel, Robert Keppler Bernard Verna, James Tlllas Second team (First row) Michael Bertorello, Joseph Polonius, Anthony Berutti, Donald Ismari, Joe Reano, Donald Billy. (Second row) Harry Craddick (Manager), George Kasarda, Dale Gerlt, Charles Villa, Robert Remmert, Phillip Evancho, Alfred Vernetti. - The Benld High School Indians enjoyed one of their best seasons of all times. The first five consisted of Captain Jack Tarter, Donald Audi, Jack Contratto, Jim Tillas, and Bernard Verna with Sam Anderson as the outstanding reserve. Steve Majzel was the Senior reserve. Verna and Anderson will be back next year to form the nucleus of another fine team with Darwin Griva, the Polonius brothers—Danny and Joseph, and Bobby Keppler to give them strong backing. The Indians started their State drive by easily winning the District held at Brighton. They then squeezed through the Regional at Gillespie and advanced to the Sectional finals at Centralia where they were beaten by the State Champions, the Mt. Vernon Rams. The season s schedule was as follows: Nov. 30 Benld 73 Bunker Hill Dec. 3 Benld I4.O 6 Benld 47 9 Benld 35 l6 Benld 20 Benld Round Robin--Dec. Alton Litchfield Shipman Livingston Bethalto 26-30 ■«'Benld UO Staunton «Benld 55 Carlinville «Benld 32 Gillespie ■«■Benld U2 Mt. Olive Jan. 6 Benld 111 Livingston 13 «Benld 51 Staunton lfj. Benld U5 Jerseyville 17 Benld 55 Shipman 18 Benld V Carthage 20 Benld 46 Litchfield County Tournament- — Jan. 23-28 Benld 72 Northwestern Benld 49 Gillespie Benld 4 Mt. Olive Baskets Free Throws To Verna 81 ... 3l - Anderson 94 3° Contratto 81 h Tillas 100 55 Audi 82 51 Tarter 132 73 16 47 37 28 29 35 Feb. 3 9 10 il 17 Mt. Olive Carlinville Gillespie Bethalto Northwestern 30 •«Benld L8 «Benld o2 «Benld 45 Benld 73 Benld 90 District Tournament--Feb. 22-23 Benld 8(5 Brighton I4.2 Benld 71 Shipman 31 Regional Tournament—Mar. 1-3 28 Benld %b Litchfield 43 Benld 4l Hillsboro 20 Benld I 2 Mt. Olive 41 Sectional Tournament—Mar. 8-10 53 Benld 44 Sparta 33 Benld 33 Mt. Vernon 57 Season s Record 25-6 39 Conference Record 6-2 Tournament Records 31 First in Conference First in District £3 First in County First in Regional 42 Second in Sectional 8 k° $ 37 55 193 218 226 255 215 337 Baskets Free Throws Total Pts Majzel Polonius D. Keppler Griva Polonius ir 8 10 9 1 3 J. 3 w 25 19 11 I « 1st row (Seniora) Kathryn Casaletto, Rosemarie Enrico, Dora Fiorio, Rita Bednar, Joan Schur, Loretta Scatizzi, Helene Termine, Georgia Plovich, Gloria Econie, Iria Katz, Frances Aloiai, Peggy Duncan, Patsy Vallero, Helen Klnchk% Darlene Carpani 2nd row (Juniors) Pat Rossetto, Dolores Bertagnolll, Juanita Peradotto, Emily Milich, Mary Puskarich, Frances Williams, Sandria Schuster, Constance Berutti, Lucille Kityk, Doris Griva, Phyllis Johnson, Carolyn Leone. 3rd row (Sophomores) Jean Hulka, Loawana Eregger, Virginia Robertson, Mrs. Baker (Sponsor), Rose Marie Brabec, Evelyn Goldasich, Patricia Bednar 4th row (Freshmen) Shirley Klobnak, Marjorie Milcic, Marieann Wargo, Kathleen Peradotto, Norma Larker, Roseanne Moruskey, Lois Repute, Shirley Braido, Gloria Rose, Dolores De Martini, Monica Jatcho, Marilyn Frew, Jo Ann Henthorne The girl’s sports September 14 with the Girl’s Athletic Assod- aorship of Mrs. Grace officers were elected: Vice President-Dolores Pat Vallero, and Chair- total members hi pcf this The dues for membership On Friday, Sept- teams were organized, year the G. A. A. has teams, and we hope to This year eight teams has five members. The their own pins and pay days are each Friday, bowled by each team, appointed team secretary. began on Wednesday, organization of the ation under the spon- Baker. The following President-Joan Schur, Bertagnolll, Secretary man-Gloria Econie.The organization is now 4a are 50 a year. ember 30th, bowling This is the second sponsored b owlin g continue to do so. were formed; each team girls agreed to set 15 a line. Bowling when two games are Darlene Carpani was The new members of the G.A.A. were initiated on Wednesday, October 5th. They wore their clothes Inside out, hair rolled up, lipstick on only one lip, and different shoes and socks. They were also made to bow to the teachers. This bowing was carried on until Tuesday, the 11th, the night of our first school dance, when they were made to ask the boys to dance. I would like to congratulate these girls, who will make fine G.A.A. members, as they proved themselves excellent sports. (continued on next page) Ten members and Mrs. Baker attended the first play day of the year in Litchfield on Saturday, October 29th. Raymond, Gillespie, Litchfield, and Hillsboro each had ten girls selected to repre- sent them. On registering, each girl was given a country, which was to represent her team. Deck tennis, aerial darts, and softball were played until noon. Group singing and short speeches by the respective presidents followed the luncheon hour. I m sure I speak for all when I say that a wonderful time was had and many new acquaintances made. (continued on next page) On November 5th, Mrs. Baker and three of our members attended the Workshop in Jacksonville. They attended lectures and were in group discussions which suggested to them various ways of improving our G. A. A. After these informative talks, entertainment was provided to complete the day. The group also visited the school for the deaf. Starting November 30th, our G. A. A. held several playnights after school. There was basketball, volley ball, and square We entertained the P. T. A. at their December meeting with our square dancing. The annual Christmas partyfor all G. A. A. members was held December 19th. It was a pot luck supper. A grab bag gift exchange and a general good time were the highlights of this occasion. It is expected that the G. A. A. will again enter in the various tour- naments, such as basketball and bowling, as it did last year. They also plan to attend the spring playday at Raymond. '4 '4 n 1 , 1 CommerciaJ Club Richard Wright (Humor), Doloraa Kaaarda (Secrstary), Gloria Eoonia and ir“ i ass: 'ru (Daae), Mr. Maroaool (Sponaor), Peggy Duncan and Francea Aloiai (Ciroulatlo Manager.), Helen Kluohka (Reporter) , _ . _ Joan Sohur (Sooial and Co-Edltor), por t ,_So5tl? 1p Pdv2iiy-ortf Art rand (Advertisement.). Kathryn Caaaletto (Proof Reader P« Vallaro (Art and Co-Editor), Donald Audi (Sporta) lng t Jaokie: Daddy, my homework tonight la to write a oompoaition ;'ll?!� ;Eaf Ee white man ia muoh amarter than the Indian. Oan you help me? Mr. Mareaooli I'm afraid not, aon. When the Indiana had the country themaeifea °fnare ... no debt, there were no tax.., end the lorn dijj How oan anyone olalm that the white, ere amarter than that? to .___ all the work. the Jirnm. Tillaat Why didn't I make a hundred in hiatory. teacher? Bakiirt You remember the queation, Why did the pioneer, go into wild erne a a? ' Well, To Heok ia not the anawer. «I r, ' Rotary Queen Sind Her Court Loflwane Bregger 1949 Rotary Queen, Paul Verticchio Rotary Master of Ceremony Rita Bednar 1948 Rotary Queen, Mias Brezger, Marjorie Mllcic (Freahman), Delores Bertagnolli (Junior), Jeanne tte Maraatl ( Sophomore), Frances Plovlch (Junior). First Row—left to right. Norman Ismari (7th), Cyrelda Tarter (6th), Teddy Chura (6th), Beverly Curtis (7th), Valerie Scopel (7th), Joe Seketa (8th), Michael Bertoreilo, James Young (8th), Helen Kluchks, Rosemarie Enrico, Joan Schur, Georgette Schur (8th), Doris Grlva Second Row. Mr. Philippe, Shirley Aloise (8th), Helene Termine, Lois Nepute, Dick Csrpsni (6th), Elaine Spudich (5th), Patsy Grandone (5th), Joan Senak (6th), Mary E. Nepute (5th), Richard Econie (6th), MarySeketa, Frances Alolsl, Frances Seketa (7th) Third Row. Eugene Bednar (8th), Donald Ismari, Joe Zerbolio f7lHT, Jack Leslcko (7th), Richard Berutti (7th), Donald Billy, Frances Williams, Dorothy Frinsko, Kathleen Peradotto, Mike Wenzel (7th), Andrea Grecevich (5th), James Basso (6th) Fburth Row. George Bairns (7th), Chsrles Mostar, Marilyn Frew, Pat Rossetto, Juanita Peradotto, Emily Milich, Matt Turcol, Teddy Lopushinsky (7th), Marie Ann Wargo, Amanda Chura (6th), John Ferrero (8th), Howard Curtis (6th) Fifth Row. Allen Lolie, Frank Contratto, Donald Audi, Joe Reano, Anthony Berutti, Lawrence Auda, Pat Vallero, Joe Polonius, Roseanne Moruskey, Loretta Scatizzi « Shirley Aloisi, Prances Seketa, Mary Seketa, Lois Nepute, Helene Termine. Prances Aloisi, Mr. Phillipe ’ Dolores DeMartini, Kathleen Peradotto, Marilyn Frew, Lois Nepute, Sandrla Schuster, Roseanne Moruskey. CELCWM Sept. 1 The first day of school finally arrived. Just think, we reglstsred as Seniors 1 , e 6 The Freshmen were initiated In the assembly program. The Senior class elected officers. 15 The Juniors began their campaign to raise money for the Junior- is ™?nlor ap lue$ by selling magazine subscriptions. 16 The new cheerleaders made their first appearance In the assembly. They certainly did a wonderful Job. We were In the midst of an 21 Tbat fire drill was timed perfectly. American history test. 23 In assembly speeches were given by the following studentst Pat rePPes � t«bl™ to Girls� State; John Corgiat, representa- V.??n£?rvatfon canp� Norma Jean broker, John Casclo, and horman Kalaskle, who were members of Congressman Peter P. Mack's tour of Washington, D. C. Oot. 30 In the assembly, awards were presented to Emily Mlllch, Connie Berutti, and Doris Grlva, the three highest magazine salesmen respectively In the Junior olass, by the Cromwell-Colller Company. Talks were given by Rosemarie Enrico, representative at the GAA camp last suaner, and by Joan Schur who toured Washington, D. C. with last year's Commercial Club. 3 The Seniors chose their annual cover and the contract with Inter-Collegiate Press. tt 8 The Freshman girls entertained us with their observance of the GAA initiation rules. Nov, Dec Jan. Feb. 18 11 The ring committee made its final decision today and signed a four year contract with the Balfour Company. The Columbus Day Dance, the first dance of the school year, wa s he Id . 22 Class meetings were held in the regular assembly period. The Seniors decided the color of the caps and gowns, the class motto, the class flower, and class colors. 31 Vfe received our tuberculosis shots. The Benld Rotary Club sponsored a u.,, ,, . . — . the annual Hallowe'en party. 4 We had our first quarter examinations. 8 The students were dismissed in the afternoon and returned to hold tbolp classes In the evening for wopen house,n 15 The report cards were given to the students today and the honor roll was published. 17 Individual pictures of the whole student body were taken. We had the pleasure of listen- ing to the splendid program presented in assembly by the Mt. Olive chorus. 1 The Benld chorus sang in the Mt. Olive assembly today. Ihdlvldual graduation pictures and group pictures were taken. 21 The Juniors sponsored a successful Christinas Dance. 22 t c rl8Jmas program was held with the band and chorus of both the high school and grade school participating. Songs were sung by the choruses in different languages. School was dismissed at three o'olock today to be reconvened on the third of January. 13 The Seniors chose Frances Alolsl, Pat Vallaro and Dolores Kasarda as candidates for the DAR girl, Frances Alolsi was chosen as the DAR girl. We had our second quarter examinations. In assembly today, several girls tried out for poetry contest. Several girls tried out for orations, serious humorous readings. 13 The day for which the Seniors have be«i waiting, finally arrived. Our rings oame in at last. A Wlsitlne '3 Day Danoe was sponsored by the Student Council Joan Schur received the Bausch Lomb Science Award Several students attended the speech contest which Virden. 23 19 20 3 10 15 24 25 the and has was held at 1 We go to press. Mar. i i� .ii 14 iUb -dDu$ Ii n n i RTUTiA H te B Md statft te «ffthft at, the Mctkmal ateft The debate ▲B� Puekarteh. Dolte Wftek Bfrata and YlM Qfttefefft. tn veMrte MO ar «te etftas B rating, v' f ; r school. JtortettJ ooi ______ ined� has MteA U Junior� for many years, and ■IftftfWsye rated bigh on the liet, but Nm find that this year'� Junior chute, ■tea whole, cate� uo us «tally high m tttenpaspt srttfc other high schools of iMTPMwfrttatety the aam« enrollment. They i«Ak In the upper 10 per oent of «ft eteoote In Uajruletlc intelligence: mik titetee n aer oent la mathematl-1 telte Fat Vahero, Anaghter of Mr. - « ValteWof tet Cl . • been teiected by the faculty o€ pHT Tfcfrtafcte-Btsfa School to attend rt tea e. ,to be held at MacWurray ttsgs jn Jacksonville, June 31-81, tedtete F.. A. J Bertatti aanonneed eeday. Mite Gloria Eooale waa •- WwieEaricoWiteGoM | ad J nRl Typing Even� • One hundred and ninety high ■ school from 40 states entered slightly ttepre than 6,000 students in the 1049 Jtetfttnal Commercial Contest, Princi- piat F A. Bertettl of Benld Township. JliCh School reported Tuesday. Benld Hlch School was one of the echoole entered and made a very rood Rosemarie Enrico placed second la the Novice Typing; Event, and received a cold medal as an award. She typed |7 words per minute, with five errors. Iq 16 minutes. Others who placed fa- vorably In typinc were Gloria Econle. Dorothy Frinsko. Dora Floiio and Dolores Kasarda. They will receive Proficiency certificates. Henry Jterca jyl. 1 _ the commercial GirF Posto Takes I in Coatot Poster Created By Pat Valkwo 5 n-«Nw� «i Week” to Be Show� ha Chkapo Mlse Vaflero. 17, senior in Benld Township Hlch Sc betel, aft Miss Mary Lou Tayjor, It. of OhlespU Junior High School, took top beteors In a poeter contest sponsored by the IBinofs State Employment Service, in coeperaUon with the UUookr chapter of 'Disabled American Veterans and the retail committee of the Litcbttete Chamber of Commerce In behalf of National ‘«mploy the Pfcyteoglly Handicapped Week,” Oct. 14. H.P. Williams, manacer of the Litchfield ■tea et lie. ------ NI a m iwmampv Mwfe iv By Two SdMSr rwtfl nsrtr • —- -•� - - •I1 Vaflero to Benld at Hate This Year «WM Tr SyoWCTM % % mat. sctwoi ’ih« 7 RS.Masioaay Wia weepstakes Award MJke Msrkuh, voice instructor at IjaM Township Hlch School. Satur- Ly received notification that Benld jftb School music students are win- dy the 'sweepstakes award” for ftfkt 18. A total of 76 points was to Benid entrants. Benld vocal and instrumental' stu- tets won 16 «aateds ft the district pMest. held. March t« In Alton, and «at ahead to Win one first division, re aeooad dlvtekm and one third dl- r� n ratine at the State contest April in Charleston. Reason for the de- r in anaounotnc the sweepstakes noer. Guy M. Dakar of Alton, con- te manacer said, was that four of I� schools rated so closely In atace points that all had to be re- heefced and verified. . - TftU is the first time a sweepstakes Ward has been offered. Maknk said, pd Benld students' set a •■first” in sin� the first to win It. Instruments! students at the hlch frhool are under the Inst ructo rshlp of krois Philippe, band. «Untflor vUtAX' s 4 Girt hlch voice—Loretta Scatlxai, Helene Termine. Girls medium voice—Frances Wll- Jlatns, Jeanette Johnson. Girls low voice—Rita Bedn r, Me- lissa Cord era. Boys hlch voice—Donald Audi. Boys medium voice—Harry Crad- dlck. Danny Rocker. Boys low voice—Ronald Carney. Girls ensemble — Loretta Scattzzl. Melissa Cordera, Joan Schur, Rita Bednar. Mixed ensemble—Helene Termine, Delores Kasarda, Donald Audi, Ron- ald Carney.' , Girls ensemble — Frances Alois!, Peggy Duncan, Jean Hulka, Jeanette Moras tl. INSTRUMENT „ Piano solo—Rosemarie Enrico, Lu- cille KJyrk. Brass sextette — Ronald C a rosy, Dorothy Frinsko. Nancy Flocohi, Me- lissa Cordera, Pat Vallero, George Raima. B-flat clarinet trio—Pat Rossetto. Charles M os tar. Thomas Bertorello. Trumpet solo—Ronald Carney. French hero solo—Nancy Ftocchi. B-Gat clarinet solo—Bat Rossetto. B-ftet chtirftnst solo—Aeadra Schus- ter. +• B-flat ciarlhet eofo Oharleg Moe-, ter. iftUftUI kfudents are unate tin instruction of Lonls Philippe, and voloe and chorus students are taught l v lillco ft aim h _____ - - Paul Kotuak Employe M TT High School Janitor Tuesday Paul Konlak. who resides at the northeast edge of Benld. was em- ployed as high school Janitor tjy the' hoard of education at a meeting TueF ffay evening. Secretary Anton' Ber- togllo said yesterday (Thursday).. Nine applications for the Job were re- salved by the boardL High School Cirla Attending Student Convention m Chicago Misses Loretta Scatix J and Gene- vieve Konlak, members of ths student council of Benld Township High School, left yesterday (Thursday) morning for Chicago, where they are representing Benld at the State oon- ▼•ntion of student councils. The con- vention is being held in the Congsate Hotel Thursday Friday and Saturday 290 Enrolled in Grade Schools, 120 m High School; Both Show Drop Gnuk School Only Two Letter Leet Year, While. Hick School Knrdluwt to tMima % J Mise Emily MJbcfa On To J la School Magazine Salon ' The magazine sale conducted by the Junior Clans of Benld Township High School closed this week. Tb« following were high in sales: Miss Emily Milich. total sales. $100. awarded a pen and pencil set. Miss Connie Berutti, 17 awarded a camera. Miss Doris Jane Orlva. � 110. award- ed a doll. Total sales amounted to $1,400. The profit realised by the class will be used to defray the expenses of tbs annual junlor-ssnior banquet. Mrs. Grace Baker Is Junior class sponsor. Schools toObservc Education Week With Open House’ Grade «ad High Invite Parents to VMl E Grade, High School Musicians to Give Program At H. 3. Gym A Monday e d ug the O.A.A. held a Christmas potluck din- ner at school. The meal, which waa enjoysd by all. was followed by an exchanga of gifts, group singing, games npd square dancing. Mrs. Ba- ber, Mrs. Toigo, an honored guest, and the past presient of the Q.A.A.. Metises Cord era. were present. • besides th� mwnlwriL Indians Win Two, Lose One in S. C. Round Robin Meet Lose to Staunton By Two Points, Trim Carlin rifle. Gillespie in Holiday Event St. Louis University Athletic Director is Grid Fete Speaker Benld Rotary Club Gives Annual Dinner for High School Athletes Tuesday 2nd Lotto! Regulars, Bow te HiHtboro far 3sd sw I !• It liILh Auburn 134 For Season’s First Win 13-2 After Losing at MtOhire By 7-6 Score Indians Wallop Staunton For 2nd Victory In Week 1 INDIANS WW Atiil on tho warpath, the Benld Township High School Indians annexed an easy victory over Litchfield last night (Thursday) on the Benld field. The eeoro: ■� « 7- — htdians Win Season Final Over Gillespie For Fourth Straight . Scot in Fmat ami Pmmtk P«io4i to Dataai Miaart 14-0 MiiiUrnOaJ (By Anthony Bernttl). A check Of the turnstile •■■■ted 1184 paid admissions—1089 adults and 196 students. The estimated 1609 crowd was filled out with members other teams of the conference and other persona who were not required to pay admission. Cage Seasoe to Opes Nov. 30; Eighteen Games os 49-50 Curd Indian . Will Mast Buatoer Hill In Opsmer; bckedato Ceils Fur a !• Away Place In County Cage Tournament thh Mt Ottvt m Fmal Altar Vietori� Over t- (By B. L MUloh . -Si Below is the current honor roO Benld Township High School, mltted Tuesday by Principal F. BertettJ: 8s perior Honor RdL 99 or above 10. four subject� — Seniors—Gloria Econie. Rosemarie Enrico, Dora Fiorlo. Dorothy Frlnako. Joan 8cbur. f ' Juniors — Connie Berutti. Doris Grtva. Lucille Kltyk, Emily Milich. Juanita Peradotto. Ssphomorw—Patricia Benn. Frtdunen — Roeeenne Mo rusks y. Kathleen Peradotto. Honor RdL 99 or above In two subjects and none below 86— Senior� —Iris Katx. Loretta ScaUsaL Pat Vallero. Juniors—Dolores BertagnollL Freshmen—Marilyn Frew. Orlva. Emily MlUoh. k art eh. Indians Take First DJLi. Girl aft High School Hiss Fiancee Alois!, daughter o£ Mr. spd Mrs. Guido AlolsL was a looted ag the DJLR. repreeentatls from Benld Township High Me Principal T. A. Bertettl said Theedi Brtggerjj akes Honors as A imawana Je 3p33£l[.BM� B ■arjorte MMcle .......17.996 Delores Bartagnoffi —.14,6$ ;rrlrTi KO If las Loawana Jean Brsgger, sopho- mope at Benld TovHMpjD School, I wad crowned t tgdtfiild Ra J tary CKib welfare fund dhow at the Grand Theatre last.dghS (Thnfsday). and presented with- e-Longlll4e joldeo Princess wrist,,yatob as firm prtss . 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