Bloom High School - Bloom Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

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The decade of the l94O's, known as the War Years , not only affected America's working society, but it also affected the students at Bloom. This era brought about much heartache and loss as well as the enjoy today, there may be no tomorrow attitude. Thousands of men died defending America in World War ll and although the students could not fight physically, they battled in other ways through their sup- portive spirit. The traditions of Bloom still lived on within the ever-supportive stu- dents in these tragic times. Even today these ideals still remain. Looking back, we can see that our school has undergone many drastic changes along with a progressing society. These changes always seem for the better as those who have gone before maintain Bloom's pride and spirit for the genera- tions to come. 4 Trojan Emerg

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in a Poor Time Bloom Ideals The Loyal Bloomite: -Upholds the standards of the school whenever he represents Bloom. -Does not criticize decisions of the coach or officials. -Avoids excessive applause. -Avoids running through the corri- dors. - -Avoids crowding around drinking fountains and bulletin boards. -Avoids whistling and boisterous talk- ing and laughing. -Observes regulations against chew- ing gum. -Remembers the classroom is a work- shop. -Never makes fun of the mistakes of others. Does not prepare for flight before the bell for dismissal. Takes his place at the end of the line and avoids crowding. Uses his dining room manners. -BLOOM STUDENT HANDBOOK. Bloom Farmers -5 Capture Prizes First prize Leghorn goes to Bloom! First prize White Rock goes to Bloom! IFirst prize Eggs brought by Bloom! These exclamations were heard at the 'ocational Agriculture Fair when nine- en of Bloom's Agricultural students won fore than Sl00 in prizes. The list of money prizes captured by 18 boys follows: Walter Adair flmon DeBoer ario Gamborata leRoy Holden anklin Krumm orest Milnes Enneth Nelson hn Paarlberg enneth Paarlberg m Petrivito 5 3.50 l2.50 I5.w 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 l4.50 3.50 Broadcaster. l93I I9303I School Son Shows Spirit The school song of the l930s In splred all the athletic teams as it does today Although the school song has changed Bloom and her enthusiasm has not The former school song is as follows Onward old Bloom High School! On to the frey We re here for victory Victory today Onward Bloom High School' Fight on we say Fight fight for Bloom High And win the day , . . 1 u - n 1 , . 1 - vt vi - rv , . 1 1 v - n

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midst the Conflict Many Bloom students gave their lives in defense of our country. The first to lose his life, Lt. Ralph W. Janssen, was killed in the sinking of the U.S.S. Porter during a sea battle in the Solomons area. ln I943 a de- stroyer escort was launched in his name. He graduated from Bloom in l933. The names listed below were registered at Bloom during some period of their high school lives. They deserve the utmost appreciation for their service in World War ll. Pvt. Cecil Hibbs Pfc. Adolph Mazzocco MM-C Phillip Pressendo Pvt. Pasquale Cipolla Lt.'J.G. Ralph W. Janssen Sgt. lsadore Nodus 2nd Lt. Robert Davis Col. Peter Serio Lt. Andrew Lux S l-C Joseph J. Baiorinas S I-C Fred Rich lst Lt. George W. Somer Pfc. George D. Tate TM 2-C Edward Zentera Cpl. Melvin H. Draben 2nd Lt. Vincent Ginkus Ist Lt. Joseph G. Horecny. Jr. T-Sgt. John Paarlberg Pfc. Dominic Rich Sgt. Edward Ruszel Sgt. James Strope Pfc. Thomas G. Cuti Lt. Pliny Blodgett S-Sgt. Diego Lisciani Cpl. John Piani Ist Lt. Warren C. Blim Cpl. Vaughn Delkus Pfc. Harold McManimen Pvt. Harry Shelton 2nd Lt. William Carcelli Lt. Russell Setterblade Lt. August P. Svancarek A-S Stanley Bury Cpl. Harry Berg Pfc. Joseph Pnaici T-M Hanes F. Cahl Sgt. John S. Labuda Pvt. John Palmo Sgt. Joseph' R. Novelli Pfc. Robert Downey Pvt Edward Haake Sgt. Robert Laue Pvt William Tattersall Pfc. Albert Corradetti Sgt. Vaughn Luebbe Ist Lt. Richard Lindhout Pfc. Guido Cappelletti Pvt. James Klein S 2-C Robert DeGreve Cpl. Edward Hofer Pfc. John Nykaza Pfc. Armonde Cioe Pfc. Richard Cripe S 2-C Robert Maple Pvt. Ernedio Marconi S I-C Ernest Miller Pfc. Robert Heidemann Sgt. Fildo Lauteri Pfc. Gilbert J. Hooks. Jr.