Collinwood High School - Railroader Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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monies. The 12B-12A Forewell Dance, planned by Robert Tyler's committees and given in honor of the graduating class, was held soon after the prom. Having reached the isle of our destination we must yet endure certain dangers and temptations if we would find the Golden Fleece of achievement, Graduation. We must contend with the fire-breothing bulls (much homework), ond the dragon (Responsibility), but we ore spurred on by the charming sorceress. Ambition. Certain individuals of our crew have achieved a great deal of success since this lap, the most exciting one of all, began. Gladys Vik is editor-in-chief of the parchment known as the Spotlight . Robert Copfer succeeded Alex Barr as cafeteria commander, and Alex was promoted to the position of commander-in-chief of all hall guards. Robert also sang his way to fame as winner of Collinwood Amateur Night. This semester the crew selected Harold Demshar os President of the Argonauts, Jerry Zinni as vice-president, Ruth Kramer as secretary, ond Mirko Rovtar as treasurer. Officers in the heroic group known as National Honor Society were Michael Pollock, Doris Kershaw, and Florence Dunbar. Mary Roznik is vice-president of the Student Council, and Mary Noss is not only secretary of that excellent governing body, but also vice-president of the Cleveland All-High Student Council. Strutting among us in costume similar to military uniform is Ruth Kramer, drum major of the senior girls band and Arthur Lovett, drum major of the senior boys band. Now in January, we expect to gain the Golden Fleece. Yet there will be more gold which each Argonaut, after winning Graduation, will wish to acquire. It will be a combination of Further Achievement, Experiment, and Progress; it will be the Golden Fleece of—of—perhaps Accomplishment, perchance Success. S i i

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representative. The officers of the Alpha Hi-Y shall be: Robert Tyler, Lester Englehart, and Robert Flesher. During this part of the Argo's trip Alex Barr took possession of the Islet of Cafeteria Guards and Mary Nass seized that of Library Guards. We sent Mary Roznik back to the mainland to represent the entire eleventh grade in Student Council. The fourth trip was an exciting one. One of its most important features was the election of officers on board the Argo. The crew showed originality in allowing three adven turers to hold each office, dividing the term into three periods. Those rising to the rank of officials were Michael Pollock, Ernest Kalin, and Harold Demshar, presidents; Nick Ruscitto, Jerry Zinm, and Charles Ehinger who later re signed), vice-presidents; Doris Kershaw, Ruth Kramer, and Marjorie Youngberg, secretaries; Robert Flesher, Mirko Rovtar, and Michael Pollock, treasurers. Now a flog of dark blue, light blue, and white was displayed high above the deck of the ship, in order to advertise the crew's selection of representative colors. Since the Argonauts were not a war-loving group, they sent Harold Demshar and Michael Pollock as delegates to an important Peace Committee then in progress. By this time many isles and groups of people were under the control of Argonaut chiefs. Mary Roznik was Student Council secretary and Mary Nass and Alex Barr maintained their positions as commanders of the library guards ond cofeteria guards. It was with a great amount of expectation that we set sail toward Prom Island. As soon as we had reached shore Alice Buscher, Gladys Vik, Mary Roznik, Marjorie Youngberg, and Mirko Rovtar, committee chairmen, hastened to complete preparations for the 12 B party, at which Robert Copfer was master of cere-

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OLYMPIC HEROES The brave and hardy Olympic athletes on board the galley, Argo, man the oars to row our class safely over the seas of life and through the dark storms of trouble. Upon their broad and mighty shoulders rests the heavy burden of carrying our class to the shores of victory. The following men will be playing a prominent part in our voyage through life. CHRISTY BARTH Christy played on the Railroaders' hardwood cage teams for three years, one on the reserve squad and two on the varsity He was considered by Coach Newman as one of his fastest men and one of the most accurate shots on the team. CHARLES EHINGER Chuck has been an outstanding linesman for two years on the varsity grid squad and one year on the reserves. He was considered by many critics as one of the best guards in the city. Coaches Newman, Hudson, and Yost, all say that Chuck is a valuable man to have on the team, not only for his natural ability to play, but also because of his grit and competitive spirit. Coach Hudson says, Chuck has the heart of a lion and is at his best when his team is behind. He also starred on the basketball team for two years and one year on the reserve squad. Chuck ran in the 440 relay and the one mile relay events on the track team and ran in the State meet at Columbus. WILLIAM CHIDLEY In his senior year, Bill blossomed forth as a full fledged stor on the varsity football team, playing a bang-up game at guard. The backfield's success was largely due to his fine blocking and his running interference. Bill played one year on the reserves and a season in the backfield on the varsity before becoming a regular and winning his letter. He was on the track team two years and won a letter in his senior year, placing in many meets in the javelin and the shot-put. Bill was on Collinwood's only wrestling team. Coach Hudson says, It's boys like Bill that make our team a winner.