Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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Class Poem By Phyllis Kitinoja As I sat in the garden by golden moonlight While lone shadows were gathering fast. I was marveling there at the beauteous sight And was thinking of days that were past. Many familiar faces then came back to me; And the scenes of the good days of yore. All those fine high school friends once again I did see. Happy faces I now see no more. Other fond memories came again to my mind. Those events in which we all had part, Of the dear high school days we had all left behind That made lasting imprints on my heart. Once again 1 could see a hard-fought football game. When our boys took the ball down the field, And our band, dressed in blue, from the crowd won acclaim Cheering on our boys who would not yield. A bright vision of our Senior days came to me. Of the Chestnut Hunt fun then I thought. How together we played, full of laughter and glee And those wild football games that we fought. Senior Play with its work, with its fun. and delay. Legion gym, hard-fought basketball games, Class Day thrills, assemblies. Baccalaureate. Commencement Day. Music, Old Conneaut, lots of names. I awoke from the joy of my quiet repose. From the memories like beautiful flowers. From my dreams and reflections I gently arose Proud to have been in a fine class like ours. 25

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Earl Tuttle Chestnut Hunt. Maxine Wallace Office 3. Sue Walsh Student Council 2. 3; Chestnut Hunt; Senior Play; Class Day; Trojan Trumpet 3; A Cappella 2. 3; Senior-Sophomore Party; Jefferson Tests 3; Senior Party; Senior Girls’ Banquet 1, 3; Honor Society 3; Tattler Staff 1; Junior-Senior Prom; Operetta 2; Kent Tests 2; Usher 2. Loretta Wiesen President Latin Club 1; Senior Girls’ Banquet Play 3; Chestnut Hunt; Honor Society 3; Office Help 3; Girls Reserve 1; Kent Tests 2. mm iimhbh Marjorie Wimer Senior Play; Homecoming: 3; Senior Party; Football Banquet 3; Trojan Trumpet 3; Style Show 3; Sewing Contest 3. 'Ili ie. Se+ucviA. I o-t Pictured Jin iHrmnriam SHELDON COMPTON Died May 4, 1947 Hugh Joslin Senior Play; Senior Party; Physics Assembly 3; Stagehand; Jefferson Tests; Kent Tests 2, 3; Junior-Senior Prom. Eugene Mackey Robert Zoratti Chestnut Hunt. Jefferson Test 3; Senior-Sophomore Party; Chestnut Hunt; Rally 3; Senior Party. Andrew Sabo 24

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Class History By Lois Ann Helman If ever a graduating class has been richly endowed with talent, ambition, and enthusiasm, the class of ’47 really takes first place. Ever since we entered grade school in '35. we have been called upon to render our services. So now we, the class of '47, leave for posterity, the record of a great class. No class can succeed without helpful advisers. As Sophomores, we had the aid of Miss Bigler and Miss Ballou. As Juniors, Mrs. Loomis and Mr. Williams guided us. And as Seniors. Miss Gravette and Mr. Macmillan led us. We could never have accomplished our goal without these friendly advisers, and we wish to thank them very much for their efforts. The history of the class of '47 in Conneaut High School began on a cold fall night in October, 1944. We felt distant enough from our far superior seniors, but when they dressed us up as dunces, well, that was the last straw. But time heals all wounds, so we carried ourselves proudly and hoped for better days to come. Those who were chosen to serve as our class officers that year were: President, Chester Arcaro; Vice-President, James Reger; Secretary, Maxine Wallace; and Treasurer, Robert Allshouse. Those belter days that were spoken of were not too far away, for in the fall of 45, we again crossed the threshold into high school life, but this time we were merry juniors. Although we were then in the revolving door, as every Junior class before us had been, we had a good time because we could watch both the seniors and the sophomores with sheer delight. The Junior-Senior prom was a gala event at which we were in charge. Our class officers that year included: President, Earl Heinemann; Vice-President, Robert Allshouse; Secretary, Richard Simons; and Treasurer, James Reger. And then we became Seniors—the goal for which we had strived for eleven years at hard labor. Now we initiated the Cookies and made them feel unimportant. The Chestnut Hunt was an occasion which none of us will never forget. The class officers who were chosen that year were: President, William Gustaferro; Vice-President. Chester Arcaro; Secretary, Richard Simons; and Treasurer, Anthony Di-Baggio. The Senior Girls’ Banquet was for ladies only, and what the boys missed! Those who have represented us as speakers are: Sue Walsh, Mary Jane Julio, Nancy Pinkerton, and Lois Helman. Yes, we are the Seniors who will soon receive our diplomas and go out into the world, prepared for anything that may come our way. We look forward to the challenge which other classes have met so bravely. The class of ’47 has always had leaders. Those who have served on the Student Council are: Jean Ann Smith, William Pennell, Mary Jane Julio, Chester Arcaro, Sue Walsh, Fred Schmidt. Earl Heinemann, George Schindler, and William Gustaferro. These people have done their best to see that the interests of the students were well taken care of. Don't be too surprised if you see some of these names in bright lights on Broadway or Hollywood, for these people are the future actors and actresses of the world from “What a Life.” The cast included: Lee Erb, Edith Harris, Fred Taylor, Fred Schmidt, Richard Pease, Thad Hundertmark, Martha Niemi, Sue Walsh, Marjorie Stone, Jean Ann Smith, Earl Heinemann, Hugh Joslin, Marjorie Wimer, Bunny Burns, Mary Jane DiPlacido. Norma Specht, Kathryn Picard, John Jackson, John Copeck, and Lois Helman. If you ever are in need of some music, you can count on the Senior Class for help. These people served in our famous Band. Laura Benson, George Hak-kio, Earl Heinemann, Lois Helman, Thad Hundertmark, Louise Matson, Harold Nas-telin, Richard Simons, Marjorie Stone, Margaret Hinkle, and Jean Taylor. The A Cappella Choir has made a name for itself, and no wonder, for just look at the list of Seniors who participated. Joe Castrilla. Maurice Hewit, Robert Allshouse. Elaine Altman, Jane Benson, Laura Benson, Bunny Burns, John Copeck, Mary Jane DiPlacido, Lee Erb. Richard Gilbert, Edith Harris, Earl Heinemann, Lois Helman, Martha Lopeman, Louise Matson. Margaret Mickaloski, Richard Pease. Kathryn Picard, Nancy Pinkerton, Betty Rood, Jean Ann Smith. Shirley Snyder. Marjorie Stone, and Sue Walsh. In recent years too much importance has been given to the orchestra at Conneaut, but there are people from the Senior Class who have proved that they can make a good one. The list includes: Harold Nastelin, Laura Benson, Norma Specht, Marjorie Stone, and Lois Helman. Although we Seniors did not present an operetta, as Sophomores and Juniors, we helped present two successes, “Peggy and the Pirates” and “The Belle of Bagdad.” Those who lent a hand were: Elaine Altman, Bunny Burns, Charlene Hall, Louise Matson, Nancy Pinkerton, Betty Rood, Jean Ann Smith, Marjorie Stone. Robert Allshouse, Joe Castrilla, John Copeck, Earl Heinemann. Maurice Hewit, Richard