Brooklyn High School - Eaglet Yearbook (Brooklyn, OH)

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WA l'l' 0 LY YE TERDAY? It seemed like only yesterday, that we Cnow Seniorsj were just starting our career as high school students. Yes, we were green. We were somewhat con- fused with subiects and credits Cl guess some of us still arelj, but we managed to make ourselves known. There was classmate Nancy Cran who won a berth on the Cheerleading squad which won the County Championship, Dennis Hadick, Jack Richie, Terry Hans- ley and Al Amon acquired a few bruises and sore muscles while out for both football and basketball as Matt Heidorf, Mel Petrov, Rich Farmen, Phil Lanning and Ken Kriss formed part of the football and track sqgads. We didn't waste any time learning the ropes, either. We did quite well on the Rebound Booth at the Carnival and gave the other classes a run for their money in the One Act Play Contest bylour dramatic production Who's Afraid featuring such charac- ters as Bill Sabo, Chuck Hinz, Bob Yankovitz, Ron Hudak, Mel Petrov, Matt Heidorf, Gloria Giachetti, Kae Fin y, Marie Fekel and Arlene Gavel. Gi: ing impetus to our activities were Dennis Hadick, class president, and our class advisers, Mrs. Posgaiirand Mr. Znamenak. Tlie green began to wear off as the first year rolled away -. Now we are Sophomores with Mrs. Posgai Cwasn't she full of sparklej and Mr. Znamenak again' our class sponsors. Matt Heidorf changed placeslgwith Denny as he took over as class president. We Cor was it Mr. Z?j really were original with our Boat Docks booth at the Carnival. Our first dance featured Jack Richie and Connie Felice as King and Queen of the Sweet Heart Swirl. Again many of the boys went out for sports - while Gloria Giachetti and Nancy Naperta ioined 54 c 26 :wi CLASS 0F '55 Nancy Cran on the cheerleading squad. Several of the girls participated in basketball and were consola- tion champs of the Pigtail League. Gosh! Is it our Junior year already? Sorry to lose Mrs. Posgai but awfuly glad to hear the news CThe stork arrived, you know?j but then we did get Miss Freck as a sponsor and good old-, Calmost slippedj - Mr. Znamenak is still with us- Matt Hei- dorf, as president, hepped us up to a real bang-up Sadie Hawkins Day Dance with all the trimmins - even at sca re-crow! The class coffers bulged, as we stashed away our profits of the dance and also the Turkey Raffle at the carnival. QWe're planning a real super ban- quet and prom to honor the Class of '54!j Winter's come. Can spring be far behind? Nope . . . it's here and with the March Winds came the Juniors' Breeze Bop. As Thespians we ranked second in the One Act Play Festival with The Valiant. In the cast were Jack Richie, Ronald Hudak, Eleanor Kubik, Melvin Petrov, Terry Lepley and Matt Heidorff. Musically, Carole Seahorn and Carol Wald were members of en- semble which won the district contest. Joan Brinza, Nancy Naperta and Nancy Cran were members of the Daisy Mae Basketball Team which became City Champs. A Hawaiian Paradise was the scene of the Junior- Senior Banquet. The Juniors served as host to the Class of '54 and the faculty. Two weeks later, the Lake Shore Hotel with its adjoining terrace was the setting for the prom. June came and with it report cards - we made the grade - whewww! Now we're Seniors. One more year to go! Will we make it? September - back at school and there to greet us again were Miss Frech and Mr. Znamenak who soon had us busy making plans for the many Senior activities - portraits, announcements, friendship pic- tures, and ordering caps and gowns. We caught the football spirit and kicked off the social season with The Kick-Off-Dance, transforming the high schol gym with football cut-outs and goal posts. Speaking of football, Senior Terry Hansley rated the Press Dream Team! Carnival time was here before we knew it- Stuffed animals were the prizes we offered at our booth The Intelligent Auto. Then there was Home- coming with Senior Mary Kreshak reigning as queen. Nancy Cran and Gloria Giachetti were her attend- ants. Christmas vacation already? Full of the spirit of Chiristm'as '31'td,.tl3-clidghts of giving, we gave the social minded Brooklynites..a real treat with the Winter En- chantment Dance. The Hi Lighters presented the music.

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bf? From September till March our efforts were con- centrated on producing the 1955 yearbook. Long hours were spent on selling ads, taking pictures, writ- ing articles and worrying about our deadline. CWe think it was well worth the effort.j Well-I-I . . . final- lyl Last page finished. Moonlight and Roses was the name given to the Junior-Senior Banquet held at the Roadoan Cafeteria. Roses and soft lighting lent intimacy to the room. The Lake Shore Country Club was the setting for the Junior-Senior Prom, with Bobby Hanson's Orches- tra playing the dreamy music. Up and down - up and down we marched, practicing for that day. Baccalaureate - hearing what the Reverend said to us, making us think of the fu- ture more wisely . . - Commencement is here, and we wonder lust what our life holds for us out in the big, wide world. Well wishes, and great happiness was expressed to our honor students Joann Brinza, Vale- dictorian and Mary Kreshak, Salutatorian. . . . Stu- dent speeches . . . farewells . . . advise for the fu- ture . . . a few tears . . . many good wishes . . now we're Alumni. 5