Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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CLASS HISTORY On September, 1944, about 150 six year olds were dressed in their best clothes, had their hair combed and their ears washed, and for the first time in their young lives entered a school as students. After a few additions and a few losses, this was to be the graduating class of 1956. The next six years of elementary school were wonderful ones for us. We met and learned to get along with other children. We had parties and put on programs. Most important of all, however, was that we were receiving a basic education, a foundation for life. At the end of our sixth year, there was some sadness at leaving our old school and much wondering about the new one we would enter. In the fall of 1950, this group of young people came together for the first time in one place, Con-neaut Junior High School. A great deal of our seventh year was spent getting to know our many classmates, becoming acquainted with the school and teachers, and learning to get from one class to the next in what seemed a very short three minutes. By the end of our first year in Junior High, we were settled in the routine of the school. The eighth grade was highlighted by the building of houses in our math classes. In our ninth year we were joined by students from Monroe Township and Saint Mary’s Schools. During this year we were all shocked and saddened by the death of our beloved principal and friend Mr. Maurice Maney. At the end of the year we received our Junior High School diplomas, and once again were saddened at the thought of leaving an old friend, our school. In the fall of 1953, we entered the halls of Con-neaut Senior High and immediately felt that we belonged. We didn’t really mind three flights of stairs, although we complained. Our class officers were Wally Braun, president; Bill Martin, Vice-President; Sandy Sheehan, Secretary; Pat Cousins, Treasurer. We had parties and dances, but we did our share of studying, too. The social highlights of the year were the Sophomore Mothers Tea and the Sophomore Spring Dance. Our Junior year was a full one. We ordered and received our class rings. We had a football and basketball star in Ronnie Hinkle, who made the All-County Basketball team. Athletic team captains for the next year were elected. Our Junior Class Play, a comedy entitled “Time Out for Ginger”, was a success. Thirteen members of our class were initiated into the National Honor Society. Our Junior-Senior Prom, with the theme, “Cinderella’s Ball”, was a beautiful and successful dance. Our officers this year were president, Bill Martin; vice-president, Wally Braun; secretary, Sandy Sheehan; treasurer, Tony Julio. Now we entered our Senior year, the last we would spend at Conneaut High. We showed our approval of our Junior officers by re-electing them. Our first social activity as Seniors was the Chestnut Hunt. Although we found no chestnuts, we all had a nice time. Our big football game of the season with Ashtabula was Homecoming, and Sally Lacey reigned as queen. The class registered another success with the Senior Play, “Gramercy Ghost.” In football, one of our co-captains, Mike Zappitello, was given all-state honorable mention and also received the Ojajarvi Trophy. Our basketball season was a good one which found Ron Hinkle receiving honorable mention in the state. Tony Julio was awarded the basketball trophy. After hanging up a fine track record, the boys chose Ron Hinkle to receive the trophy. Our last party as a group was held in April and we honored our mothers at the Senior Mother’s Reception in May. We all enjoyed the Junior-Senior Prom, thanks to the fine work of the Juniors. Baccalaureate proved a solemn and impressive occasion which we shall not forget. Class day found us in Pittsburgh enjoying our last day together. Our last act as Seniors of Conneaut High School was our graduation which proved both sad and joyous. Now we stand on the threshold of adulthood. None of us are really sure what the next years hold; some will go to college, others will start work immediately. Let us hope that these years will hold as much happiness and good fellowship as the past twelve years have held. —Hazel Dewey. 27

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PATRICIA WEAVER Rod Cross 3; Marching Band 1. 2. 3; Concert Band 1. 2. 3; Soph. Mothers’ Reception 1; Jr.-Sr. Prom 2; Soph. Dance 1: Majorette 3; Trojan Keynotes Staff 3. ANITA WILBERG Social Committee 3: Basketball Concessions 3; Marching Band 1. 2. 3; Concert Band 1, 2. 3: Speaker. Sohp. Mothers’ Reception 1; Jr.-Sr. Prom 2; Soph. Dance 1: Honor Society 2, 3: Homecoming Court 1. 3: Tattler Staff 3; Assistant Editor. Trojan Keynotes Staff 3. MICHAEL ZAPPITELLO Football 1, 2. 3; Co-Captain 3 Ojajarvi Trophy 3: Basketball 1. 2 Jr.-Sr. Prom 2; Soph. Dance 1 Scrap Drive 1, 2, 3. ALAN WHITNEY Red Cross 3; Social Committee 3; Marching Band 1. 2; Concert Band 1. 2, 3; A Cappella Choir 1; Track 1; Basketball 1; Chestnut Hunt 3; Jr.-Sr. Prom 2; Soph. Dance 1; Scrap Drive 3; Sr. Play 3; Jr. Play 2; Boys’ State 2; Caine Mutiny Court Martial 3; Scholarship Test 3; President F. T. A. 3. CLYDE ZAPPITELLA Football 1; Jr.-Sr. Prom 2. THOMAS JURY Soph. Mothers’ Reception 1; Chestnut Hunt 3; Jr.-Sr. Prom 2; Scrap Drive 1, 2, 3. CAMERA SHY CHARLES HAWES JAMES THOMPSON

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SENIOR MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Alden Shanower Jane Dudley MOST TALKATIVE Tom McDermott Sheila Milne WITTIEST Bruce Markijohn Elaine Sumner MOST POPULAR Pat Cousins Bob Anthony MOST ATTRACTIVE Bev Dye Jim Hall BEST PERSONALITY Sally Lacey Garry Prince 28 MOST ATHLETIC Elaine Oberweiser Ron Hinkle