Collinwood High School - Railroader Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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t I it it E t ■ i » :i 3 rcmcmlxT that came when Leonard Kalweit and ( lara Holtzhauer, society people, “dogged it coming in late. Milan Jenko was both a great high diver, and a sweet angel and as for Kay eh and Fred Allin having a duel on kiddy cars nuf said! Dessert . . . But of course Commencement was the climax of the year! The entire program was planned around the theme Rebelling Education to a Democracy. approached from the financial, cultural, and social standpoint. Seven speakers were elected from the upper third of the class. Marry Guenther spoke on Science, Anthony Cipollo on Math. Albert Kayhould on Industrial Arts. Bemadinc Campbell on Home Economics. CatherineMcKinney on English and Social Science. John Cutler on Languages and Clara Holtzhauer on Commercial Work. Tom Jarvis acted somewhat as a Master of Ceremonies and generalized on all the subjects. The Art department made the three great arches used as the setting for the stage. Through these arches, at the 0| ening. came a small selected chorus of the class, singing. The class, instead of lieing seated on the stage a had l»een the custom previously, was seated in the front center section, thus allowing the use of the whole stage for the program. For the presentation of diplomas, each member was called to the stage. So ended our senior year with quiet dignitv and lieauty. The class of January. 1933, are no longer seniors, hut alumni. Over the coffee cups . . . Reminiscing . . . it’s everybody’s habit. We were 500 in the Itcginning, now only about 168. Many dropped hack in studies, others were forced to drop school for various reasons. For some this is the last school they will know: for others, new fields of work lie ahead. Who shall say whether we shall meet again . . . Arc we glad to go? Yes. for we are anxious to take up new things. Youth is forever restless, and we have been here long enough. No. for commencement marks the close of many joys and friendships. Despite the homework, the blue days, the poor grades, the occasional cross teacher, the long hours, and discouraging results, there were just as many joys to balance the outlook. Underneath it all we arc truly sentimental, and wish we might go back, just to re-live certain things. But enough of such recollecting. The past i- ever gone: the present remains but a short time, so on to the future! We have new worlds to conquer! Ye Class Honor Roll IT was the great day of reward in the beautiful hall of fame. Along the walls were hung huge plaques on which were carved the names of many famous Collinwoodites. At the far end of this gothic structure, so beautifully lined with tall pillars and celestial arches, was a raised platform, on which were mounted many chairs. Above these chairs were inscribed the names of past presidents of the graduating classes. Suddenly a great gong sounded, its echoes resounding throughout the palace. Slowly the processional began to form .... and on the platform appeared four richly robed people. Three stood iu attendance while one was seated. He. we see. is the worthy president. Tom Jarvis, and on his right is Bernadine Campljcll. On either side of them are Milan Jenko. vice-president, and William Taylor, treasurer. See. the long processional is approaching the scats before the grand monarch. They now await with quiet dignity the word of the President to be seated. How still it seems! We await the President’s word. “My fellow classmates of the class of January. ’33. we arc gathered together to Ijestow honor and recognition on those in our midst who have aided in making our class outstanding in the history of Collinwood.

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T I IK IK i: t ■ i » :i :i class elections, and how much fun they were! We were thrilled with importance and anticipation. Excitement was overflowing as we went through the campaigning. the primaries, and the finals. And how proud we are of the results, when with customary wisdom we chose Tom Jarvis to lie our President: Milan Jenko, Vice-President: Bernadine Campbell. Secretary, and W illiam Taylor. Treasurer. Immediately following the elections our President appointed the committees for the Prom. They were: Program, Reception. Ticket. Refreshment, Decorations. Dress, and Properties Committees. Instantly meetings were called, preparations being made rapidly for the first outstanding event of our high school years. At the same time the Ring Committee was busy discussing prices, designs, dates, etc. It was all so businesslike and efficient! For several weeks before April 29th. the night of our prom, the room was filled with eager chatter. Girls were discussing clothes and dates, boys were talking about cars and the girls they were taking. The great day was so long in coming that when it did arrive we could hardly keep our minds on our work long enough to get much out of it. That night we danced, we 12B s, happy and proud. School and homework, troubles, grades, everything was lost in the supreme happiness of the prom. The cafeteria was a lovely green orchid and silver ballroom, so attractive that we could scarcely believe that only that day we had eaten lunch in it. Of course in the 12A, the pront was reduced to just one of many important things in our lives, but nevertheless the excitement was just as great, and the anticipation more full, as we had only to look back on the 12K prom to realize what a treat was in store for us. Never will we forget the exceptionally fine work done by Harry Guenther as Master of Ceremonies at the 12A prom, lie kept everyone laughing and happy, and certainly presented a novel program with the help of his very excellent assistants. Much credit for the success of this prom also goes to 'lorn Jarvis who worked long hours with the committees planning and preparing something different. The program included a very novel “broom dance, the usual robber's, and the old circle dance, which has been a class tradition. At the first 10B grade dance. Mr. Avery led us in the circle dance, and since then at every class function we have held one. So the proms were over—but they will be the most vivid of all memories. Salad . . . Class Night claimed our attention next. For originality it was one of the most unique of its kind. The first part of the program was a jwrtrayal of the Gypsy 'Frail. a very lovely musical number. Featured in this were a fortune teller. Helen Keichel (and could she tell ’em!), two soloists. Pauline Sclnmeman and Mildred Wolf, John Zalokar. violin, and Joe Plodcck. piano, besides a small musical chorus. Fhe next part of the program was a one act comedy entitled “Wisdom Teeth.” Lucille Logan. Loretta Brower. Fred Allin and others made up the cast. The last part produced the class originality. For many weeks the class night committee, headed by Bill Matthews worked with Mrs. Finley, faculty sponsor, to produce the acts for a great circus. “Under the Big 'Fop with the Class of January ’33, will be rememliered as one of the most unique class night stunts in school history. The majority of the acts in the circus were original and those people participating in them wrote their own parts. All other members of the class not on the program, acted as an audience. No. we’ll never forget Stanley Augustson and his “Hot dog stand grinding out the sausages, or Albert Bushman as the head ringmaster, or Harry Guenther as the barker, or Tommy Hacker and Ruth Arnold when they apjxarcd on the scene as two spoiled children. And the laughs we’ll

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T r it IK E T ■ I n :t :t “First of all. I shall read the names of those who have attained the highest scholastic honor which is offered in the school, the winners of the Collin wood Honor Pins. They arc: Anthony Ci polio, John Cutler, Esther Grant, Harry Guenther, Clara Holtzhauer, Leonard Kalweit, Catherine McKinney, Albert Ray-bould, Henry Schmidt and Mildred Wolf. “Next I wish to recognize those who have achieved the high honor of election to the National Honor Society because of leadership, character, service and scholarship. We are especially proud also to have the officers of this splendid society all in out own class. They are: Harry Guenther, President; Catherine McKinney. Vice President; Mildred Wolf, Secretary, and Fred Allin. Treasurer. The other members of our class are: Bernadine Campbell. John Cutler. Helen Fletcher. Esther Grant. Clara Holtzhauer, Ruth Hirschficld, 'Pom Jarvis. Milan Jenko, Helen Keichel, Edward Koon. Theresa Rahotina, Albert Raybould, Lydia Schwed, Ethel Southwell. William Taylor, and John Zalokar. “In the Student Council we have also lieen very active. We are proud that John Cutler was chosen from our class to serve this semester as the president of this great service organization. Mildred Wolf was elected in the 12B as Secretary, and also served as General Secretary in the 12A. Bernadine Campbell was elected as Secretary in the 12A. and Harry Guenther was chosen as the representative of the entire twelfth grade. Beside, Carl Schucrcn, was selected as the Commander of the Hall Guards, and Stanley Augustson as the Cluiimiau of the Library Guards. In sports the Senate winning football team was led by Milan Jenko, as captain. Football lettermen are Ray Zeh, Sam Citraro and Henry Spivey. In track Clifford Koppitch received his letter and also a medal for the cross country run. In the girls' physical education department, four girls have distinguished themselves for their service. Three of them, Clara Holtzhauer. Catherine McKinney and Mildred Wolf not only have lieen excellent student leaders, but also have served Miss Steeds as her secretaries at some time. Pauline Schuncman was swimming representative from Collinwood and also a student leader throughout the entire high school period. Lucille Logan has acted as a student leader for one year, too. “In the field of publications Helen Fletcher’s name is outstanding for her editorship of the Spotlight and The Turret. Ruth Arnold has also been a copy and make-up editor. Mildred Wolf was the chief editorial writer, and is perhaps liest known for her column, ‘Well Well Well!' Helen Keichel has been circulation manager for the last year and Ethel Southwell has been her assistant. “Three of our members have been with national musical organizations: Joe Plodeck. National High School Band, and Catherine McKinney and Mildred Wolf, National High School Chorus. Beside these three. Ray Zeh. Pauline Schuncman and Fred Allin were in the ‘Singer of Naples,’ Fred having one of the leads. “In Art Joseph Boldan has assisted in the slide club, Eugene DiPctta has won recognition for his Tower covers and Spotlight work. Gertrude Ingendorf for her jxisters and Howard Anderson for his Spotlight cartoons. “But one of the most outstanding honors received by any class member was the winning of the Obcrlin Scholarship in Chemistry by Harry Guenther, who completely outclassed all other contestants. Not only that but Edward Koon is the first alternate for this scholarship, having excelled in Biology. “Many of our memlicrs have been partici| ants in assemblies, campaign drives and gym demonstrations. No member has failed in his effort to bring fame to our class. We have been a class full of cooperation and loyalty to one another to the very end.” The loud gong sounds again, and the processional moves toward the stage. The last one has crossed it now and is standing in place, diploma in hand. The great curtains of time are slowly closing ....