Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1945 volume:

The Echo 1945 Published by the Senior Class of Conshohocken High School dedication Every so often, we find among us. a person to whom we feel we can go for advice and know that we shall receive it kindly and graciously. Such a person is Miss Alice M. Talone. to whom we dedicate our earhook. The Echo. Everyone of us wishes to thank Miss Talone for her wonderful assistance in making our Yearbook a success. Her encouraging leadership has been a great factor in aiding us to lay a sound foundation for our future lives and in enabling us successfully to complete our undertakings during the pleasant years we have spent here, in this, our dearly loved high school. Her wisdom shall he a bright light, guiding us off the rocky shores of life. May her light guide others as it did us. Orchids to a grand teacher! Commencement time for members of the Class of 1945 ami their friends brings to fruition the ambition held high over the years that are past. During these years you have acquired an education that is basic and yet paramount in its importance that you may take your place in the affairs of National and inter-national scope. You stand today as members of humanity on the threshold of a new era when justice and righteousness shall prevail. An era when knowledge and attitudes favorable to a lasting and durable peace shall he developed by education. People are beginning to realize that education can be a powerful force for peace. If there ever was a cause worthy to call forth all the effort, devotion, and intelligence of men, it is the cause of peace. Surely the democracies can with education and lofty idealism, build up their young people into devoted believers for the cause for which we are fighting. To you, the Class of 1945, we extend our sincere wishes for a happy and useful life. Robert C. Landis, Siifwrintcndcnt of Schools. Elizabeth P. 11. Atkinson Social Studies Winfred H. Bean Ph y si ca I Ed neat i on Mary M. Blanche English Mary Leone Coakley Science Dorothy VI. Cross more Social Studies Frank M. Fergi son Science Oscar C. Freas, Jr. Industrial Arts Josephine R. Grimmett English Anita M. Hess English Catherine E. Higgins Latin Verna E. High Commercial Mary C. Law Commercial Barbara L. Lentz Civics Helen A. Lewis History Kathf.rinf. K. Lorf.nz Mathematics Natalie P. .Nichoi.s Commercial Robert A. Nichols Industrial Arts Regina M. Nugent French June E. Oplinger Com mercial Ruth 1. Powell Mathematics Sisan R. Roberts English Rose D. Rossi Home Economics Caroline 1. Sch reitz Commercial C. Lester Shade Music Barbara R. Stead Art Alice M. Tai.one History Ethel S. X fbbfr Mathematics Lillian 1). Zimmerman Physical Education 11 2U u, icaiion toS eruicemen 0 ER lhr face of the earth hundreds of graduates of Con-shohocken High School arc now engaged in the bitter struggle of war. ith fellow Americans they endure trials and hardships in order to preserve the way of life they love so dearly. For their many sacrifices we. the class of 1945, dedicate this page of our year hook. The Echo, to the servicemen of our country. Today the world is full of death and destruction. For this reason our hoys have made a great effort to right tin wrongs of mankind. Many of our boys have been called abroad, sonic never to return. Those who do return will carry with them great experiences, perhaps many of them never to be told. For those who have made the supreme sacrifice, there is no dedication which is great enough to express what they have done for this country. They have fought and died to make tomorrow’ a better and safer world in which to live. We honor our servicemen dead and living. May the blessing of God he with them. _S en iorS 1945 OFFICERS Florence Zinm Vice Nelson W illiams David Jones Vera Gam bone President President Treasurer Secretary Sen ior As we were walking down the aisle last night with the stirring strains of “Pomp and Cireuinstance’' filling the auditorium, the realization suddenly came to me that we were graduating. The weeks of preparation anil all the last minute rush and bustle were over and the long awaited moment had arrived. It didn't seem so long ago that we had first come to high school as seventh graders. We felt so big and important but we soon realized how small and insignificant we were. We were always underfoot and forever getting lost and as a result, were frequently late for our classes. The next year we watched the new class do the same things and laughed at them in their dilemma: we forgot that perhaps the year before another class had laughed at us. In our freshman year we began to feel that at last we could officially take part in the high school activities. Then came Pearl llarhor! That dastardly attack changed our whole lives. W hen we came hack to school as sophomores we found that some of our teachers had not returned. It was that year when the hoys first left school to enter the armed forces. It was that year also when the annual trip to W ashing-ton was cancelled for the duration of the war. In the beginning of our junior year, our class was organized and the officers were elected. Nelson Williams was our capable president: Florence Xinni tin vice-president. I he honor of keeping the accounts was bestowed upon David Jones, and the secretaryship went to Vera Gamhonc. W r received our class rings in January and were the proudest people in the school. As our first project we sold Christinas cards. Other means of making money were skating parties and movie benefits. All that year many of us worked as assistant editors on our school magazine the Blue and Gold. The following fall we were seniors. In our last vear we had an informal dance, another movie benefit and a skating party. In May the annual senior play was held. A Ili-Y Club for the hoys was formed which occasionally joined the Tri-Hi-Y on projects and social events. This year we were editors of the ‘“Blue and Gold and early in tin year we started to assemble the material for our yearbook. During the early part of June we had our Prom with the Junior class as our guests. Then came Class Day. Parents. friends, and underclassmen were there to hear us prophesy what our classmates would become and to heard us will our talents and assets to a lucky junior class. Sunday night Baccalaureate Service was held. We gathered in the auditorium garbed in our caps and gowns. This was the solemn part of our graduation. Our thoughts were with those hoys of our class who had already left to serve their country and could not be with us. At last it was our graduation night. We assembled at the rear of the auditorium, waited for the music to begin, and marched to our seats on the palm-decked stage. It seemed no time until the speeches were over, prizes awarded, and diplomas presented. The music started again and we marched from tin auditorium as alumni of Conshohockcn High School. 16 ALLEYA BEAVER CARDAMONS CARDAMONS V. JEAN ALLEY A Cheerleader (3, 4) Basketball (2, 3, it National Honor Society 3, Sec. 41 Tri-Hi-Y (4) Blue and Hold (3, 4t Yearbook Staff 4 Chorus (2, 3, 4t “Mr. and Mrs. America (3) “Come Bain or Shine (4) Nickname Shorty Hobby -Sports R. JEANNE BEAVER Cheerleader (3, 4t Basketball 2, 3 National Honor Society (3, V. Pres. 4 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. President 41 Blue and Gold (3, 1) Yearbook Staff (4) Chord 2, 3, 4 Orchestra (4t “China Boy (2) A Woman of Fifteen (4) BEECHER CHAR LBS WORTH “Come Rain or Shine 4 Nickname “Becky Hobby—Music ANNA M. BEECHER Basketball (3. 4 Blue and Gold (it Hobby Dancing and Sport' MICHAEL J. BENEDICT Blue and Cold (41 Y earhook Staff I 4 i Nickname “Mike Hobby rt W LTER J. BONkOSkl Hi-Y (41 Blue and Gold (3, it Yearbook Staff (4t Nickname “ odge Hobby rt and Stamp Collecting ANTHONY I . CARD MONE National Honor Society (3. Pres. It Hi-Y (4) BENEDICT BONKOSKI CIANCI CIOTTI Yearbook Staff (4t “Come Rain or Shine (4� N ickname—“T ony Hobby Stamp Collecting JAMES P. CARDAMONE Orchestra 2, 3, 4t Band (2, 3, 4t Nickname—“Jimmy Cardy Hobby— Music and Sports GEORGEANN CH YRLESYY ORTH Nickname “Georgie Hobby Playing Guitar PETER J. CIANCI Nickname—“Pete Hobby Sports MARY E. CIOTTI Nickname “Shorty Hobby Dancing; Writing Letters AUGUSTUS M. CIPOLLIM Hi-A (4) Blue and Gold 13, 4� Yearbook Staff 4� Nickname “Chips Holdiy—Av iation GLORY A S. CLARKE Basketball l3l Yearbook Staff « 4i (Chorus (2. 3. 4 � Nickname “Gini Hobby Collecting Photographs FORREST M. COCHRAN Nickname “Mousy” Hobby Stamp Collecting ELIZABETH A. CROSS Chorus (21 Band 12, 3, 4 • Nickname “Betty Hobby Dancing and Skating BENJAMIN M. DAVIS HiY 4 Nickname “Farmer Hobb) Mechanic? MARIE . DeM ARCO Basketball 4l Hobby— Dancing MADIO I). DePIETRO Cheerleader (3, National Honor Society 3, 4 Hi Y 4 Blue and Gold (3 � A ear book Staff (4 Chorus (2, 3, 4 Nickname “Babe” Hobby—Reading JOSEPH . DtMARCO Hi-Y 4 Blue and Gold (3, 4) Yearbook Staff 4) “A Woman of Fifteen I I) Nickname -“Joe Hobb Music and Stamp Collecting CARL J. DONNINI Hi-Y 4� Nickname—“Harp JOSEPH . IFOR AZIO Hi Y (4� National Honor Societ) (3, 1) Nickname “Joe CIPOLLIM CLARKE COCHRAN CROSS DAVIS Demarco DkPIBTRO DtMARCO DONNINI D’ORAZIO DUNACUSKY EMERY GAMBALF. GAMBONE FLORINO GAM ELL FRANKENFIELD GARBER FREELAND GARIKK3KI ANNE M. DUNACUSKY Blue ind Gold (4) Basket hid I 2, 3) Nickname—'“Nan ' Hobby Swimming C. ROY EMERY, JR. Baseball (3, 4 Football (3, 41 arsity Club 4� Hi-Y 4 Blue an l Gold 13 Yearbook Staff (4t “Come Rain or Shine” 4 N ickname—“Mus” Hobby—Electricity JOSEPH A. FLORINO Hi-Y’ I President 4) Blue and Gold (3, 4) Yearbook Staff 4 t Nickname—“Joe” Hobby Model Airplanes; Stamp Collecting DAVID R. FRANKENFIELD Football (3) Nickname—“Dave” Hobby Stamp Collecting WILLIAM G. FREELAND National Honor Society (4) Hi-Y (4) Blue and Gold (3, 4 “China Boy” (2) Nickname “Bill” Hobby—Aviation NICHOLAS A. GAM BALE Nickname—“Nick” Hobby—Stamp Collecting VERA M. GAMBONE Secretary of the Class 3, 4� Basketball (4 National Honor Society (3. 1‘ Tri-Hi-Y (3, 4 Blue and Gold 3, 4 Y earhook Staff i 4 1 Chorus 2) Nickname—“Vee” Hobby Playing the Piano THERESA B. GAMELL Hobby—Classical Music DORIS M. GARBER Basketball (2, 3. 4) National Honor Society 41 Tri-Hi-Y (3, 4) Blue and Gold (3) Yearbook Staff 4 Hobby—Reading; Sports VINCENT A. GARDOCKI Basketball 2, 3, 4) Baseball (3) Football (3) Hi-Y (4) N ickname—“Vince” Hobby Electricity 19 MARY C. G'DANITZ N ickname—“Maryteen” Holib Dancing MARY J. GILBERT Cheerleader (3, 4) Basketball (2, 3) Tri-Hi-Y (2. 3, Treasurer 4) Blue and Gold 3,41 Yearbook Staff (4 Chorus (2, 3, 4 “A Woman of Fifteen” 41 “Come Rain or Shine 4� N ickname—“Midge” Hobby—Bow ling ANNE E. GREGORY Basketball (2, 4� “Come Rain or Shine” (4) Nickname— “Gregg” Hobby—Collecting Pins JOHN C. GRENNOR Band (2, 3) Orchestra (2, 3) N ickname—“Jack” 1 lobby Swimming MARGARET J. GRIFFITHS Basketball (2, 31 Tri-Hi-Y (4) Blue and Gold (4� Yearbook Staff 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 “Mr. and Mrs. America” (3 “Come Rain or Shine” 4 N ickname—“Peggy” Hobby- Collecting Menus J. SHIRLEY GUM Tri-Hi-Y 4 Blue and Gold 3, 41 Choru.- 2, 3, 4 Band (4 Nickname “Gummy” Hobby—Dancing WILLARD R. HECK Nickname—“Bill” Hobby—Swimming; Reading ELLA J. HERRON Nickname “E. J.” Hobby Military Secret SARAH C. HOWARD Basketball 2, 3, 4) Blue and Gold (3) Chorus 4 Nickname “Sassy” Hobh Reading DORIS J. JENNINGS Basketball (3) Chorus (2, 3, 4) Band 2, 3, 4 Hobby Dancing G’DANITZ GUM GILBERT HECK GREGORY HERRON GRENNOR HOWARD GRIFFITHS JENNINGS JONES KARR marini McFarland DAVID W. JONES Treasurer of the (-lass 3. 4 Hi Y 14) Blue and Cold (3, 4) Yearbook Staff 4) “Come Rain or Shine • 41 N iekname—“Dave Hobb) Drawing ROBERT S. KARR Hi-Y 4 Blue and Gold (3) Yearbook Staff 4 “Come Rain or Shine” 44) Nickname “Bob” Hobby Sports VINCENT J. KNEZAWSKI, JR. Nickname—“ ince” Hobh Stamp Collecting KNEZAWSKI MICHALSKI ETHEL M. LACHMAN Basketball I ss t Mgr. 4) National Honor Society 3, 4) Tri-Hi-Y (2, 3, Vice President 4 Blue and (void l 3, 4 Yearbook Staff (4) Chorus (2, 3, 4) Nickname “Op” Hobb) Autographs JOSEPH S. LYCZKOWSKI Baseball 2, 3, 4) Basketball (2, 3, Co-Captain 4) Varsity Club (3, Secretary 4� Blue and (void (3, 4' Nickname “Jasper” Hobby— Sports RIT T. M ARINI Blue and Gold (4) N iekname—“R itz” llobb Dancing LACHMAN LYCZKOWSK MOLESKI MONTEMAYOR james w. McFarland Football (3, 4) Varsity Club 14 Hi-Y (4 N iekname— “Jimmy” Hobby Mechanics CONSTANCE M. MICHALSKI Blue and Gold (4) Nickname “Mickey” Hobby Collecting Photograph' HELEN C. MOLESKI Nickname “Moe” Hobb) Collecting Pennie' ALICE M. MONTEMAYOR Nickname “Monty” Hobby isiting SzmigiePs 21 CHARLES W. MOORE Ba ketball (Manager 3) Football (Manager 3, 4 Hi-Y (4) Nickname “Chas” Hobby Mechanics and Women SUSAN . MOORE Basketball (2. 3. 4 Yearbook Staff (4� Chorus (2, 3, 4l N ickname—“Sue” Hobb Basketball DORIS M. MOULDER Nickname “Mouldy” Hobb Skating W ANDA C. MULKIEWICZ Blue ami Gold (4) Chorus (2� Hobby Collecting post cards STELLA B. NASIELSKI Hobby Beading STELLA METLPSM Nickname “Short ie” Hobby Collecting Recordings THERESA A. PASQUINI Blue and Gold 4 Nickname—“Tess” Hobby—Sports and Music CONSTANCE M. PILCICKI Blue and Gold ( 4 I Nickname “Tiny” Hobby Tennis JAMES J. PRIZBOROSR1 Nickname “Jame-Boy” Hobby Collecting Rare Stamps MAE C. QUIGG Nickname “Marie” Hobby Reading C. MOORE NIETCPSK1 S. MOORE PASQUINI MOULDER PILCICKI MULKIEWICZ PRIZBOROSKI NASIELSKI QU ICG KADASZEWSKI RODENBAUGH RAPPOSELLI SADOWSKI KIGHTEK SALVIA RISLEY SCARDAPANE RITTENHOUSB F. A. SMITH WALTER S. RADASZEWSKI Blue iind Gold (3) Yearbook Staff (4) Nickname—“Burke” Hobby— Drawing ANTHONY L. RAPPOSELLI Football (4) Blue and Gold (3, 41 Nickname—“Rap” Hobby—Sports RUTH L. RICHTER National Honor Society (41 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4) Blue and Gold 3, 4� Yearbook Staff (4) Chorus (2, 3. 4 Mr. and Mrs. America” 3� “Come Rain or Shine” «4� Nickname—“Rut hie” Hobby Music ALBERT I). RISLEY. JR. Football (3) Basketball 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 4 Blue and Gold (3, 4� Yearbook Staff 4� “Come Rain or Shine” 4 Nickname—“R ickey” Hobby Sports RICHARD C. RITTENHOUSE Football (3. 4� Varsity Club 3. 4) Nickname “Tex” Hobby Football ARTHUR G. RODENBAUGH Baseball (3, 4 i Football 4 Basketball 2, 3 I arsity Club (4) Nickname—“Squeeky” Hobby Sports THERESA M. SADOWSKI National Honor Society 4� Tri-Hi-Y i4� Blue and Gold (4) Yearbook Staff 4 � Chorus (2 l “Come Rain or Shine” 4 Nickname “Tens” Hobby—Mus ic RITA C. SALVIA Basketball (4 I Chorus 12, 3 � Nickname “Butch” Hobby— Dancing: Sports THERESA J. SCARDAPANE Yearbook Staff '4 Chorus (2� Nickname—“Panic” Hobby—Music; Sports ELIZABETH A. SMITH Blue and Gold 4 Yearbook Staff «4 Nickname “Dimples” Hobby—Photography 23 ELIZABETH J. SMITH Basketball (4t Tri-Hi-Y (4� Yearbook Staff (4) Chorus (4) Band (41 ‘‘China Boy ’ (2t “Come Bain or Shine” (4) N iekname—“Casey” Hohh Boiler Skating BARBARA E. SNEAR National Honor Society (3, 4t Tri-Hi-Y (2. 3. 41 Blue and Gold (3. 4) Yearbook Staff ( I) Chorus (2, 3, 4 “Everybody Works But Father” 11t “Come Bain or Shine (4 Nickname “Bobby” Hobh Beading DOROTHY M. SZMIGIEL Basketball (Manager I Blue and Gold (3. 4) Yearbook Staff (4) Chorus (2t Nickname “Putter” Hobby rmy. Navy, and Marines CHARLES G. TAYLOR Basketball (3, it Baseball (3, it Football (3, 4) Varsity ('dub 3, Vice President it Nickname “Gob” Hobby Sports MARIE C. TR W ALINE Basketball (41 Yearbook Staff (4) Chorus (2, 3t Band (2, 3, 41 Nickname “Trave” Hobby Sports and Music SAMUEL L. YERGULDI Hi-Y (41 Nickname “Vic” Hobby Woodwork CLARENCE E. WALCK Yearbook Staff (4) Nickname “Budd” Hobby -Airplanes JOHN S. WASZENA Basketball 2, 3, It Baseball 2, 3, it Nickname “Buddy” Hobb) Keeping up the morale of the office staff NELSON M. WILLIAMS President of the Class (3. 4) National Honor Society (3, Treasurer 4t Hi-Y (4) Blue and Gold 3, Editor 4t Yearbook Staff (4t Chorus 4t “China Boy” (2t “A Woman of Fifteen” (4) Hobby—Reading JOHN C. WOJTON Hi-Y (it Blue and Gold (3) Hi-Y (41 Hobby Mechanics E. J. SMITH SNEAR VERGULD! WALCK SZMIGIEL WASZENA TAYLOR WILLIAMS TRAVALINB WOJTON SHIRLEY E. YOUNG Tri-Hi-Y' (3,4) Blue :ind Gold (3, 4) Yearbook Staff 4 Chorus (2, 3, I “Come Rain or Shine” (4l N irkname—“Shorty” Hobby— Playing the Piano. LEONARD W. ZAJAC Basketball 2, 3. (Captain 4) Football (2. 3, Captain 4) arsity Club (3, President 4) Yearbook Staff (4) N irkname—“Eddie” Hobby—Sports RITA M. ZALIK Yearbook Staff (4) Chorus (3) N irkname——‘Snooks” Hobby—Dancing FLORENCE M. ZINNI Vice President of the Class (3. 4) Tri-Hi-Y (4 Y earbook Staff t 4� Chorus (2, 3 i Nickname “Flossie” Hohh) -Sports FRANCIS J. ZOLTOWSKI N irkname - “Egg ” Hobby—Sports STANLEY J. ZOLTOWSKI Blue and Gold (3, 4) Chorus (41 Hobby—Dancing 25 a U 0 ll li hod 1 1 ho in 45 Class Cum Che tears Class Co m edia ns Hit a Marini Anthony Rapposelli Nicholas Gambale Theresa Pasqi ini Class Salesgirls Class Clown Mae Quigg Albert Risley Mary Ciotti Class Romi o Class Twirier Arthi r Rodf.nbaugh Betty ( boss Class Coalm iner Class Drum Majorette John Wojton Marie Travaline Class Muscles Class Tardy Students Stanley Zoltowski Theresa Gamell Class Sailors Constance Pilcicki Sami el Vergi lih Constance Michalski Nelson Williams Class Gym Exhibitionist Eddie Zajac Helen Moleski Francis Zoltowski Vincent Gardocki Quietest Girls Walter Radaszewski Glorya Clarke Class Soldiers GeORGEANNA ('ll ARLESW ORTH Michael Benedict Alice Montemayor Walter Bonkoski Class Commuters Richard Rittenhousf. Sue Moore Class 1 al ent i no Shirley Young Peter Cianci Class Hitchhikers Did the Most jor C.H.S. Vincent Knezawski Joseph DiMarco D illard Heck Ella Jane Herron Best Students Best Actors Most Popular Best Athletes Best Dancers Ethel Lachman Nelson Williams Jean Alieva Edward Zajac James Cardamom nthon Cardamom Jeanne Beaver Charles Moore Anna May Beecher Bette Jane Smith Most Helpful Theresa Sadowski Mudio DePietro Most Humorous Sarah Howard John Wa� zena Most Ambitious Vera Gambone ugu tu (iipollini Most Cheerful Joseph Lyrzkowilti Shirley Gum Best Dressed Janies McFarland Marie De Marco Di l C.HS. for the Most James Pkzyborowski Rita Zalik Sweater Girl Awe Dunacusky Sweater Boy Forrest Cochran Class Chemists Ben Davis Rita Saiaia Class Blondes Doris Jennings Stella Nasielski Class Holler Skater Doris Moulder Youngest Students David Frankenfield Peggy Griffiths Class Hair Stylist Anne Gregory Class Stenogs. Doris Garber Betty A. Smith Wanda Mulkif.wicz Stella Nietipski Girl with Lux Soap Complexion Mary G’Danitz President Pro Tem Florence Zinni Class !S urses Barbara Snear Dorothy Szmigiel Best English Student Carl Donnini Class Cleaner and Presser Joseph D'Orazio Class Contributions to Hollywood Roy Emery Mary Jane Gilbert Class Artists Joseph Flori.no Rlth Richter Class Mathematician Bi dd Walck Prettiest Hair Charles Taylor Theresa Scardapane Class Delivery Boy W illiam Freeland ('.lass Lovers John Grennor Robert Karr Who 3 Who in 45 27 We. the Clan of 1945 of the Borough of Con-shohocken. County of Montgomery, and State of Pennsylvania, do make, publish and declare this our Last W ill and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling any and all ills made by us heretofore. Item I: To those who follow along the pathways of knowledge, we. the Class of 45. generously bequeath our great initiative to study, our abundance of brains, our wisdom, our love for homework. and all our many other good qualities! Item II: Unto our faculty, whom we can never adequately repay for all their kindness and understanding throughout our years in Conshohocken High School, we sincerely give our thanks and leave to them our best wishes for a happy and prosperous future. Miscellaneous Items: Jeanne Beaver's personality and leadership ability are bequeathed to Jane McDonald. We truly hope these will stand as an inspiration to Jane as a senior. Our Rudolph Valentino of ‘45. Peter Cianci. wills his tall, dark and handsome stature to Michael Sikorski. All you junior girls had better he on the lookout for Mike next year! To Dolores Pagliaro. we leave Shirley Gum's gift of gab. Florence Zinni's pleasing smile we bequeath to that sweet junior girl. Hope Traistcr. One of our tall, nice looking, senior hoys, James Prizboroski, wills to Fred DeSantis his height. If Fred should ever decide on a movie career this will undoubtedly he an asset to him. It already has influenced James' work in the theatre. He s now one of the Riant's most promising ushers! A very pretty junior miss. Laura Dankleman, is bequeathed Mary Ciotti's neatness. Nelson W illiam's headaches as President of the ('lass of 45 are willed to John Manzi. President of the Class of 46. To Lorraine French is bequeathed Doris Garber's mathematical mind for Lorraine's future use as a commercial student. Turning to athletics, that popular basketball player of the junior class, Harold Chicken Campbell, is willed Edward Zajac's athletic talents. Our class's best girl athlete. Anna May Beecher, leaves her outstanding ability in girls sports to Lillian Deever. Morgan Kidington is willed Augustus Cipol-lini's quiet disposition. Although we like Mov just as he is. we felt this gift might please Morgan's future teachers! Mary Jane Gilbert, that cheerleader who is alwavs so full of pep and enthusiasm, leaves her ahilitv to Marie Hall, a cute cheerleader of the junior class. Dorothy Jaldonski and Evelyn Hiltner are bequeathed Rita Marini's and Rita Salvia's ahilitv to trip the light fantastic! Anthony Cardamone's scholastic achievements are willed to Robert Desimone whose grades have always been outstanding! The brains of our entire class. Ethel Lach-man, bequeaths her superior mind to the Class of 46 in hopes that they will all he honor roll students as seniors! John W aszena. Frank Sinatra of 45. who literally has girls swooning when in sight, bequeaths to George Snear any traits lie possesses which resemble “The Voice! 28 Doris Jennings attractive hair styles are bequeathed to that pretty junior redhead. Rita Bonusicwiez. The neat, legible handwriting of Glorya Clarke is willed to Sabina Olszewski. On the musical side. Ruth Righter's beautiful singing voire is bequeathed to Edith Culp. Mr. Shade's prominent assistant. James Cardamom . wills his musical ability to Jacqueline illiams, who also is a member of the hand. • To Anna Marcucci, Hetty Cross wills her weakness for handsome service men. although we hear Ann has quite a few already! We leave to Peggy Gray. Dorothy SzmigicFs habit of supplying the entire class with candy and potato chips all year. The junior class shouldn't he lacking in food next year! To Richard W at son we leave the popularity of that well-known senior hoy. Charles Moore. Theresa Pasquini s favorite pastime, chewing gum. is bequeathed to George Pilecki. Disregarding the present shortage. Theresa has never been without a mouth full of gum—especially bubble gum! To Frank Pfanders we leave Stanley Zol-towski's friendly attitude toward everyone. 'Flit becoming dimples of Betty A. Smith are bequeathed to Margaret Rissell. Louis Capelli has been willed Charles Taylor's mo t cherished dream, to he shipwrecked on an island tilled with girls! Those two girls who always seem to be smiling Constance Pilcicki and W anda Mulkiewicz. bequeathed their happy-go-lucky appearance to Elaine MacFarland and Harriet Diem. Anthony Rapposelli. who nrvrr tires eating, bequeaths this popular trait to Bernard W eiss-man! Our hashful boy of 45, Joseph Lyezkowski. leaves to Albert Tweedie his seeming ability to blush whenever a certain girl savs hello! Susie Moore's ambitious nature is willed to Robert Knoeller. We leave the corny jokes of Albert Risley to Donald kuehn. W henever classes become boring. Donald, these will prove to he a great success with your classmates, hut not with the teachers! Vera Gam bone's interest in poetry and liter-arv accomplishments are bequeathed to F dward Raskin. To Dorothy Sparrow we leave K1 la Jane Herron's ability to get along with everyone. FJIa Jane seems to take life with a smile, and that s the best wav! 'Flic one and only senior hoy who hasn t any interest in girls. Nicholas Gambale. leaves to Jack Redington his ability to resist tin charms of our Conshohocken lassies! Walter Radaszewski's skill in typing is bequeathed to all those junior students who have never taken it! To F'red Ferrier, we leave that “Pepsodent smile of Jack Grenner! To that short junior girl. Christine Fabrize. we leave Helen Moleski's height. Joseph Florino's artistic ability is willed to Joseph Dennis for future use on the Blue and Gold staff. That senior hoy who never seems to carry any books home. Carl Donnini. bequeaths his love for homework to Duillo Silvestrini. To Forrest Blakesley. we leave incent Gar-docki's amazing ability to get to school just one second before nine o'clock. Forrest should never be late next year! We hereby do appoint Mr. Ephriam I . Snuddlebug as the sole executor of this our Last Will and Testament to which we have here-hv subscribed our names and seal this fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-five, in the presence of: Steeple Chase Bi k L. Gi m C. I . Soon 29 Dear Diary, I his past weekend has taken me hack 15 years. I am now sitting at my desk in the luxurious office of the Risley Renuzit-Like-New Dry Cleaning Establishment. Albert 1). Risley. Jr. P. (). (). (President. Owner, and Operator), In you, dear Diary, I am about to record the happenings of this eventful weekend. After a most strenuous «lav at the office, I felt the need of a dire change, so I immediately hopped into my auto-plane and was off. Oh, yes, I almost forgot: this auto-plane was a gift from my old friend. Rill Heck. Hill is now president of the Heck Motors Inc., which designs. makes, and sells auto-planes. Mine is the latest model, created by those three members of the Class of 1945, Bill Freeland. Rudd W alck. and Jimmy McFarland. These three are being awarded the prize of the year for producing the craziest-looking thing on four wheels with two wings. I wonder how many of my classmates realize what a truly great man Bill is. Why, do you know that he himself went around soliciting for money to buy the gas station at Ridge Butler Pikes where he first worked so that he could put a white fence around it that could he both a memorial to him and an inspiration for the rising generation of young men? After flying for a few hours. I came down on the highway and stopped at a new-looking diner. I went in and sat at the counter. The short-order cook was none other than Tex Rittenhouse. Tex told me that he ate in a diner so often while he was in High School that he decided to get a job in one. W hen I finished eating. 1 was very tired, so I went into a hotel in the next block for a room. hen I went over to the desk, the clerk had his hack turned to me. hut when he turned around I recognized my old friend. Francis Zoltowski. He had a guilty look on his face, so I imagine lie had been trying to hear the bellhops conversation. To hide his confusion, he asked me if I recognized one of the hell ho vs. I had to look closely hut at last, light dawned! It was Madio DePietro of the Class of 1945, who rang all the doorbells and telephone hells in the plays given at C. H. S. Then. I decided I wasn't tired at all. so I went out for a walk. I came to a theatre and decided to go in. The news reel was on when I went in. and it showed the two artists about whom all America was talking. A button flew' off my vest as my chest swelled with pride because they were the artists of our Senior Class. Mike Benedict and alter Ronko.'ki. As usual. W alter had a rose in his buttonhole. Not many people know the reason for that, hut I do. When in high school, he wrote a letter to columnist Don Rose, and then Mr. Rose wrote an article about W a Iter's writing him that letter. Walt was so proud that he vowed he would wear a red rose forever in tribute to a wonderful man. Then came the main picture. The star was none other than Conshohnekcns own Mary C'Danitz. This, her latest picture, was called ’’Twenty-three Skidoo; I Want Only One. In the middle of this great show, the silence of the hall was broken bv the wailing of children. Very much disgusted, I turned around to see where these untrained children were. Thev were two rows in hack of me, which made it all the worse. Their mother was with them, and it was none other then the peppy cheerleader of my class, Jean Alieva. Sin really had her hands full trying to calm her five hoys. Five hoys that makes a basketball team. Oh. well. Jean always was sportsminded. 30 hile on my way hack to the hotel, a large neon sign which caught my attention, read. 4 Mademoiselle Scar da pane and Monsieur D'Ora-zio's School of Beauty The names were very familiar so I stepped inside to look around. Upon entering. I was greeted hy Theresa Scarda-pane. one of my old schoolmates, who informed me that she and Joe had gone into business together ami were very successful! I didn't have any trouble sleeping that night after all the thrills and surprises of the day. I started out bright and early Saturday morning. The noon whistles were just blowing. I had not gone very far when I came to an accident. I could not pass because a great crowd had assembled. extending across the road, thus blocking my path, so I got out to see what was going on. After I battled my way to the front row. 1 saw the big attraction. It was Peggy Griffith and Kita Zalik, the women drivers of the class, both shouting at each other at the top of their lungs. 1 finally found out what the argument was all about. Each said that her new wind-blown hob was blown the most. Oh, women! I started ofT again but soon my auto-plane began to splutter, so 1 headed for the nearest service station. Whom should I see now but the owner, John Wojton. Me said business was not so good because suddenly all of his customers had a taste for beauty and demanded that he hire girl attendants. Starting Monday, Marie DeMarco. Ann Dunacusky, and Connie Michals-ki were to work there. I broke my shoe lace as 1 went to the 5 If). There were two girls who were in my class, Mae Quigg and Georgeanna Charlesworth. They told me that they both were assistant managers and had received most of their experience at Wool worth's in Conshohoeken. At 4:30. I came to a large city and decided that I would eat my dinner there. As I was going into the restaurant, the first person I spied was David Jones, now Dr. David Jones, noted doctor ami surgeon. Everyone knew that he would be an excellent surgeon because he was always cutting up in our classes at C. H. S. W e had a jolly dinner hour discussing old friends and acquaintances. W e were quite astonished to find our waiter to be David Frankenfield. Dave had two tickets for the opera given to him by the opera house owner, so we deeided to spend our evening there. It was too far to walk, and we didn't want to take our cars because of the traffic, so we got on the first bus that came along. As it so happened, we didn't even have to pay our bus fare because our old friend Vincent Knezawski was the driver. It seems that In was so used to riding the bus when lie went to school that he couldn't break himself of that habit, hence bis job. At the box office we banded our passes to Theresa Gamell. who in turn gave us our tickets. Vie were shown to our seats by usherette, Doris Moulder. As soon as we were seated, the curtain went up. and the opera began. The hero and heroine came on the stage, and Dave and I were amazed to see those well known students of the Senior Class of 1945. Bob Karr and Theresa Sadowski. The opera was ’’The Chocolate Soldier. in which Bob sang Mv Hero,” bis favorite song even in high school davs. During intermission the spotlight was turned on many famous people who were in the audience. We saw Anne Gregory, the famous chemist, who became interested in that science when she was a senior: Roy Emery, the photographer for Powers' Models Inc.; Alice Mont-mavor. who gained fame because she was the first woman in the world to wash her hair in ink. The ink companies of the world awarded her a medal because the new fad she started increased the ink output 219 . The spotlight was also on Samuel Verguldi. noted architect, another member of the 1945 Class. The outstanding elementary teacher of the nation. Shirley Young, was also there. Shirley believes in teaching the youngsters in first, second, and third grades all the subjects that were formerly taught in tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades, and vice versa. In this way pupils in senior high school won't have to study so hard and can have more fun. When we left the opera, a parade in celebration of Benjamin Davis's recent election as Mayor of New York City was being led by Marie Travaline. former drum majorette of C. H. S. We found that the destination of the crowd was the fashionable Cafe DiMarco. The cafe was owned and operated by Joe. The feature of the evening was Betty J. Smith's all girl orchestra. This famous orchestra included Stella Nasielski and Stella Nietupski, former members of my class. We were delighted to find that the singing master of ceremonies was none other than Arthur Rodenhaugh. who had attained much of his success because of bis great resemblance to Bing Crosby. At a secluded corner table. I noticed an attractive couple. ben they rose to dance. I saw it was Forrest Cochran, the noted all Street broker, and his pretty secretary, Sarah How aril. As we joined them later. Sarah told us that Barbara Snear had attained an added recognition in the field of nursing. She now held the enviable position of head nurse at New ork's newest hospital. An urgent call for Dr. Jones ended our conversation. With a hasty farewell, we parted, and I began my journey home. This diary ends a most enjoyable weekend and leaves me with many happy memories that 1 shall long cherish. 31 32 33 cu p. oem Through the early mist of the morning Each one of us seeks our way. Searching for life's full glory Amidst the revealing dawn of day. The radiant sky, flaming with promise—■ We want so to grasp it all; We know not which way to travel To reach our ultimate goal. Here we stand, on the brink of decision, In the silence of the dawn: We wonder which road will he ours to choose, W hat force will lead us on. W ill we take the highway that many have trod Or the narrow path of the few. W ill we climh that mountain against all odds. Our chosen course to pursue? We now are armored and eager for battle. W ith learning as our shield and stay. We've trust in God anil love for right: W e cannot fail—this is our day! With our gaze on the distant horizon. Our feet firmly upon the sod. Surrounded by myriad blessings We travel the pathway of God. 34 Jeanne Bf.avfr 35 Future Seniurs JI MOR OFFICERS John Manzi Gforcf Isaacson Rita Bonlsiewicz Nicholas Trassato President I ire President Secretary Treasurer At the beginning of the junior year we, the class of 1946, elected our claw officers. Our selection was: John Manzi, president: George Isaacson, vice president; Nicholas Trasatto. treasurer; ami Rita Bonusiewicz, secretary, t nder the guidance of Mrs. Natalie Nichols and Miss Mary Law. we were aide to begin our class activities. Our first important action was the selection of our class rings, which we happily received in March of 1945. Later in the year the class sponsored the sale of refreshments at the football games and the sale of Christmas cards and wrappings throughout the school. c also publish the Junior News Bulletin. Conshohock.cn High School's first class paper. Now. as we stand on the threshold of our senior year, we realize that this is the year for which we have been waiting since the beginning of our school career. X e hope we shall he able to carry out all our activities successfullv and enjoy our last school year. 38 First Row (Left to right): Maria Cosmi. Florence Paniah. Lucy Tollis. Ruth Tucholski. Mamie Fiorvanti. Kleanor Dubruski. Irene Stemporoaky. Anna Coccia. Jean Staley. Second Row: Mary Kateuaz. Mary Ann Mareaca. Klaine MacFarland, Barbara Barr. Loretta Forlini. Chriatine Fabrize. Rita Bonuaiewicz. Lorraine French. Wanda l ewandowski. Thereaa Koronkiewicz, Ann Pagliaro. Jane McDonald. Thelma W alther. Third Row: Hope Traiater. Elizabeth Lewis. Fmma Forlini, Margaret Riaell. Thereaa l-cpera. Wanda Leaniewaki, France Woydon. Betty Johnaton. Harriet Diem. Marie Hall. Dorothy Jablonaki. Mildred Smith Rita Fondot . Fourth Row: Louiae Birch. Helen Filter, Phyllia Fiorentino. Margaret Gray, Rae Gravineae. Evelyn Hiltner. Violet Wisniewski. Laura Jane Dankleman. Veronica Pienkoa, Gertrude Twargoski. Angeline Caroaello. Lillian Deever, Margaret Improto. Fifth Row: • lfreda Burzacki. Lena Santoni. Edith Culp. Connie D’Orazio, Dolores Coscia, Thereaa DeGideo. Ann Marcucci. Anne Pa£notti, Mary Martinelli. Dolores Pagliaro. Jacqueline Williams. Jean Simoncini. Rose Smith. Eleanor W'isniewaki. Not Pictured: Den a Andry, Mary Blake. Sabina Olszewski, Juliet Sangillo, Dorothy Sparrow. Virginia Stutsman, Virginia Wimmer. First Row Heft to Right): Edward Raskin. Louis Cappelli, Joseph Dennis. Frank D'Altohrando. George Isaacson. John Manzi. Nicholas Trasaatto. Nazarino Novi, Robert Rnoeller, Leon Weiss. Second Row: John Redington, George Sigg. Morgan Ridington. Richard Watson. Donald kuchn, George Pilecki. Clarence Johnson. Third Row: Pacific Santoni. Stanley oltowski, Michael Sikoraki, George Snear. James Patzuk. Albert Tweedie. Joseph Hartaell. Cheater Hylinski. Harold Campbell. Anthony Lontkowaki. Fourth Row: John Warrcll, Vincent Radatti, Fred DeSantis. Thomas D'Annunzio. Bernard Weiaaman. Robert Desimone. Forrest Blakesley. Duillo Sil-vestrini, Fred Ferrier. Frank Pfanders. Not Pictured: Alexander Piermani, Francis Pinelli. Thomas Rapposelli. Standing: Su� an Moore, Gloria Clark, Mary Jane Gilbert, Roy Emery. Walter Bonkoitki, Nelson Williams, Augustus Cipollini. Clarence Wulck. Miidio DePietro, Joseph Florino, Dorothy Szmijliel, Elizabeth Smith. Shirley Y'oung, Seated: Theresa Sadowski. Margaret Griffiths. Ethel l.achmun. Jeanne Beaver. Ruth Richter. David Jones. Jean Alieva, Joseph DiMarco. Elizabeth Smith. Vera Gambone. Doris Garber. Barbara Snear. 5L dents volunteered to shoulder the hig responsibility of serving on the staff of our yearbook. The Echo. These seniors were divided into working groups, according to their individual talents as: writing, art work, musical knowledge, and typing ability. They have endeavored to make our yearbook a treasure to which we can turn for reading pleasure when our high school days belong to the past. I can visualize us now in the year 1980. Our smiles widen each time we think back to our happy high school lavs of long ago. ith fond and gentle hands we take down our treasured 1945 yearbooks and live again the happier flays of yester year. I hroughout our senior year. wre staff members have been called together to thrash out problems concerning the yearbook. At our first brief ami informal meeting, we selected patriotism as the theme of our hook. Our meetings were conducted by David Jones, elected editor. The staff received excellent advice and guidance from Miss Alice Talone. our supervisor. We also thank the entire English Department for its cooperation. W f . of the staff, hope that this yearbook, the sixth published at Consho-hocken High School, will give each senior a fond and lasting treasure for the future. ll,arU, From the ranks of the Senior Class of 1945. a group numbering forty stu- 42 The Blur ami Gold is the high school magazine, published on the average of five times a year. artime sea re i ties, however, have been eurtailing the number of issues. Dates for issuanee are not fixed but rather guided by holiday periods. Editors and associate editors are selected from the senior class: assistants, from the junior class. Advisers are faculty representatives of the English, social studies, and commercial departments. Regretfully, the staff lost to the yearbook a vital one of its organization, M iss VI ice Talone. Fortunately the job was entrusted to a capable newcomer. Miss Helen Lewis. The school magazine is entirely the product of the students, being written, organized, arranged, and mimeographed by them. The Blue and Gold is the proud possessor of many awards given by press associations. Standi : Nelaon Williams. Theresa Sadowtki. Vera Gambone. Joseph Florino. Walter Bonkotki. David Jonev. Augustus Cipollini. Shirlex Gum. Wanda Mulkiewicx. Dorothy Szmigiel Barbara Sncar. Seated: Shirlex Young. Ruth Kighter. Mary J e Gilbert Mar-garet Griffiths. Elizabeth Smith. Joteph DiMarco. Ethel Lachman. Jeanne Beaver. Jean Alieva. Anna May Beecher. m UAlC The music department should take a how for its accomplishments, lender the direction of an aide musician, Mr. C. Lester Shade, the hand, chorus, and orchestra are vital parts of the Conshohocken High School. I he hand plays at football games, assemblies, and May Day, as well as at other high school events. Members receive academic awards at the end of each term, (congratulations are due this organization for its outstanding performances during the school year. It has enriched many a performance with its vibrant music. I he excellent work of the orchestra has added much cultural prestige to our school. It is to this group that some assemblies, school plays, and graduation exercises, are indebted, for it is the orchestra that makes them finished productions. Kligihle students are those who play an instrument with such degree of efficiency as will enable them to he an asset to the organization. The chorus sings for school programs. Commencement, Baccalaureate, and music festivals. Students in senior high school, grades ten, eleven, ami twelve, who have demonstrated the ability to sing during their year in ninth grade, are eligible for membership in the senior chorus. The man that hath no music in himself. Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds. Is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils.” —The Merchant of Venice BAND | Drum Marjorrtte, Marie Travalinc. First How Urfl to Right): Anne William . Augustine Petrine, Daniel Moore. Evelyn Hiltncr, Jacqueline Williams, Dorothy Davis. Betty Beaver, George Lebold. Adam DePietro. Garmcla Zinni, William mbler. Betty Cross. ningv Inn Diem. Charles Strtsre, Baddy Vines, Charles Datill, Jana Williams, fane McDonald. William Smith. Brooke Webber. Charles Guarino, James Cardamone. Wilbur Eastlack. Virginia Wimmer, Betty J. Smith. Third Row: Dorothy Sparrow, Joseph Lanaotti, Elizabeth Lewis, Peter Polsineili, Rndolph Lineal, Blsworth Paast, Mr. C. I.ester shade, Anthony Cosinelli, Georgette Vogt. Thelma Hassinger. Bob Freeland. Charles Lewis. 44 First Mow iLeft to Might): Glory Clarke. Elizabeth l.cwi . Jane William . Claire Kilpatrick. Jane McQwrn . Lillian LaSota. There Lewandowski. Doric Campbell. Ruth Cochran. Jane McDonald. Second Mow: Hope Traister, Mary Jane Gilbert. Barbara Snear. Jeanne Beaver. Margaret Kissel I. Bett J. Smith. Shirley Young. Jacqueline William . Irene Stetnporoski. Gertrude Twarogo ki. Ethel l.achman. Joanne Armstrong. Ruth Righter. Third Mow: Dolore Pagliaro. I.aura Jane Dankelman. Gertrude Grahowski. Sue Moore. Betty Midnowski, Lillian Deever. Edna Cuater. Sabina ()Uze� � ki, l orothy Sparrow. Elaine MacFarland. honrth Mow: George Lebold. Madio DePietro. Leon W'eia . Franklin Thoma . Brook Webber. Joseph Kreaaky, Stanley Sachaczencki, Nel on William , Nicholas Yithio. Guido Salvatti. ORCHESTRA Hack Mow Standing i Brooke Webber. Jacqueline W illiam . William Ambler. Adam DePietro. Sitting: -Alan Diem. Jane McDonald. Jane William . Buddv Ame . Charles Dutill. Thelma Ha� inger, Doris Sturszebecker. Georgette Vogt. Elizabeth Lewis. Rudolph Lincul. William Smith. Charles Guarino. Thoma Bradley . Walter W interbottom. W ilbur Eastlack. Richard W ebber. Dorothy Sparrow, George Lebold. Pianists Jeanne Beaver, Ruth Righter. 45 The ambition of every scholar to be a member of this great society proves the wisdom of the founder. It is an incentive which brings out the finest qualities of the student. Some of the great leaders of our country today, whether in government, athletic, military, or industrial fields, were members of this society, and attribute their success to the early trainings, spurred on by the re ware I of gaining admittance to this exclusive organization. The Conshohocken Chapter came into being in the early twenties. Scholarship. leadership, character, and service are the four requisites by which the members of this society are chosen. It can he pointed out with pride that these standards were faithfully carried out by each succeeding class. May this record carry on and on, and do great honor to the first organizers of our society. First Row (LrU to Right:) Ruth Kifthter. Jeanne Beaver. Jean Alieva. Barbara Snear. Second Row: Ethel Lachman Madio DePioim Doriv CJarber. Vera (iamhune. Top Row: William Freeland. There . Sadowvki. Anthony CardlSoo. 46 First Row {Left to Right): I.oun Primavera. Nicholas Ferraioli. Charles Taylor, Arthur Kodenhaujgh. Ceor|(e Snear. Anthony Rap posclli. Strand Row: Albert Kisley. John Waszena. Jamri McFarland. Charles Moore. Sratrd nm Wall: Harold Campbell. John Kadatti, Stanley Sachaczenski. Duillo Silvestrini. Standing: Joseph Lyczkowaki. Fred DeSantis. Nicholas Yishio. Mario Rossi. I he arsity Club, which is one the newer clobs in the school, was organ-| i « «l by the varsit) players and the coaches in 1944. Hie main purpose � l tlie organization is t« reward those boys who have completed three years t participation in onr sport with a sweater on which there is tin varsity letter C. The club also curbs tin- wearing oi letters which have not been justly earned by indiv itluals. In order t«� raise the money needed to purchase these sweaters, the club sponsored the sale of football programs, skating parties, movie benefits, and dances throughout tin year. The officers for tin second yeai of the Varsity Club, which is under tin-leadership of Mr. Oscar Freas anil Mr. Vi inf red Bean, are: Edward Zajac. President; Charles Taylor, Vice President; Joseph Lyczkowski, Secretary; and ! George Snear. Treasurer. e. the members of the 1944-45 arsity Cluh of Conshohocken High School, sincerely hope that this organization will continue to keep up the speedy pace at which the cluh has been progressing during the past two years, and we wish our successors the very best in .til their undertakings. 47 was Mi.y On October 25. 1944, the (.oibhohockni (Chapter of the 11 i- ('lull formed for the first time in the history of the Conshohockrii High School. The fellows are united in tin purpose, “To Create, Maintain, am! Extend Throughout the School ami Community High Standards of Christian Character The lli- Club believes in a four-square development. namel to develop physical, mental, social, and spiritual values. I hose four words are applied to our club. They mean clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean scholarship, and clean living. I be club lias a membership of thirty-seven boys including the twelve new members taken in at our first induction ceremony. On October 25. the following members were chosen officers of the club: Joseph Florino, President: Robert Karr. Vice President: Joseph DiMarco. Secretary; and Budd Walck. Treasurer. It is our intention to include on our program educational, recreational, and social activities. We plan to accomplish this in the form of trips, parties, and dances. At present, the Hi-Y, together with tin Tri-Hi-Y. are joined together in the purpose of maintaining the Stable Canteen of Conshohoeken. The present members of our organization wish to express our thanks to our teachers, and especially our principal, for their time and efforts in the organization of our club. May tin 11 i-Y continue for many more vears. Seated il.rjt to Right Madio DePietro. David Jon«, Rudd Walck. Joacph Florino, Joacph DiMarco, Auguatua Cippnl nini. Louia Capelli. Standing: Jame McFarland. Roy Emery. Cha rles Moore. Waller Rnnkoaki, Vincent Gardocki. Morgan Kidington. ini, Gerl l)on-Nelaon William . 48 Sr ate 4 hirst Row i Left to Right): Doris Campbell. Hope Traisicr. Bette J. Smith. Jean Staler. Theresa Sadowaki, Elaine MacFar land. I'eAjh Kisell. Seated (Second Row): Pe tf Griffith . Jean Alieva, Vera Gambone. Lorraine French. Jeanne Beaver. F'fhel I ach-man, Mary Jane Gilbert. Barbara Snear. Shirle Young. Standing: Jane Williams. Shirk Gum. Lillian Deever, Harriet Diem. Ruth Kightcr. Fdna Custer. Johanne Armstrong. Marie Hall. Doris Garber. Edith Culp. Doris Lindcnmuth. D.Mt y To Create, Maintain, ami Extend throughout the School ami Community High Standards of Christian Character” has heen the purpose of the Tri-lli-Y since it was organized in October, 1941. To shape better Christian characters ami to influence those around us to follow in the footsteps of Christ has been the ultimate goal. The Tri-Hi-Y of Conshohocken enthusiastically began their work. A program which had numerous possibilities was prepared and the members energetically began their move forward, experiencing the joy that comes from close companionship with one's schoolmates and the reward that conies from the satisfaction of knowing the job was well done. The members were even more fortunate than those members of past years, for they had the good fortune of having a Hi-Y Club with which they could combine their efforts and thus gain additional strength. The program consisted of dances, howling parties, rallies, carol singing, theatre parties, and plays. Although the war slightly curtailed some of the social activities, the members made up for this fact by accepting the responsibility of helping to further the youth movement in our community. Each one wholeheartedly volunteered her services at the Stable Canteen and all profited greatly from this delightful experience. I he success of the club was attributed to the eager cooperation each member gave the officers. c wish to extend to the student body, our teachers, and our principal and superintendent this final word of thanks for their earnest support and willing efforts. It was greatly appreciated by us all. W e wish those who follow us all possible success in any endeavor they strive to undertake. Good luck to you all! 49 Standing [Left to Right): PeWv Griffith . Theresa Sadowvki. Anthony Cardamone. Anne Gregory. Ruth Rifthter. Sratrd: Roy Emery. Jeanne Bea er, Jean Alieva. Mary Jane Gilbert. Barbara Sncar. David Jonev On Floor: Bette Jane Smith. Robert Karr, Shirley Yount r y otne rz a in or ine Como Rain or Shim is a comedy presenting a modern story of a famih trying to enjoy a summer when each one differs in his interpretation of a vacation. The scene is the porch of the Grayson's summer cottage located on the shores of a lake near a large city. The time is mid-summer. Jae Grayson, the daughter, is looking for excitement while her younger brother. Glenn, wants peace and quiet. Vi hat happens when Dan Lyons, a handsome director of a summer theatre enters their lives provides many amusing situations which were further complicated by Jac’s rival for Dan’s affections. Rosemary March, Rosemary’s domineering grandmother Julia March, and Jaes well meaning hut bewildered parents. Fifteen characters altogether managed to create an uproar in a quiet” little summer colony. Vie wish to thank Miss Higgins and Mr. Hermann who coached the players, and all the other faculty members and students who helped to make our play a success. SO onie l ain or SI, tine THE CAST Mrs. I,ilium Grayson Mr. Glenn Grayson Glenn Grayson. Jr. Jar Grayson Helen Mrs. Sparks In ’W Holdt n Agnes Holden Han Lyons Rosemary March Julia March Dick Clements Ella Stone Fred Murrow Ann ’ Barry Barbara Snear Anthony Cardamom-Roy Emery Jean Alieva Theresa Sadowski Peggy Griffiths Jeanne Beaver Bette J. Smith David Jones Mary Jane Gilbert Ruth Righter Robert Karr Anne Gregory Albert Rislev Shirley Young 51 J4U ScLJ Pi, Standing (Left to tightI: (ieorte Daacon. Evelyn Hiliner. Joseph DiMarco. Dorothy Jahlontki. NeUon Williams. Seated: Margaret Ri� cll. Margaret Rutter, Jeanne Beaver. Charles Cuarino. Elsie Long. Jane McDonald. Morgan Ridington. Dolores Pagliaro. Johanne Armstrong. Mar Jane Gilbert. Bernard Weissman. m oman oj “A Woman of Fifteen,” a comedy in three acts, was presented by the students of Conshohocken High School on December 9. 1944, under the direction of Miss IMarv Blanche. Our young heroine, Jane Lyons, was a typical woman of fifteen” whose sole interest was in Hollywood and its stars autographs. Many interesting anti unusual incidents occurred throughout the course of the play, hut the end was successful for our young heroine. Judging from the applause at the fall of the final curtain, the actors ami actresses knew that they had given a fine performance. We would like to congratulate the entire cast anti thank them for a delight- ful evening. THE CAST Jane Lyons Jane McDonald, ’46 Vera Bailey- Evelyn Hiltner, 46 Thomas Lyons Georpe Isaacson, ’46 Aunt Helen Dolores Papliaro, ’46 Mary Lyons Marparel Rissell, ’46 Lyman Bosworth Nelson Williams, 45 Daisy Mae Dorothy Jahlonski, ’46 Donald Mayberry (diaries Guarino, 47 Nancy Lyons Marparel Rutter, ’48 Robert Grant Bernard Weissman, ’46 Henry Warren Morpan Ridinpton, 16 Sophia Thayer Mary Jane Gilbert, 45 Barbara Drew Elsie Loup. 48 Llyod Maxon Joseph DiMarco, ’45 Dot Yarnum Johanne Armstronp, 47 Loraine Joyce Jeanne Beaver, ’45 52 I.rfl to Right: Jean Alieva. Harriet Diem. Mary Jane Gilbert. Marie Hall. Jeanne Beater. Christine Fabric . Madio DePietro. Starting a new season with four new members added to the squad, the cheerleaders looked forward to a promising year. Vi ith coaching from the experienced members, the new members soon had the qualities of line cheerleaders. Lots of pep, ardor, and cooperation are the important qualifications. Each girl strove to achieve these requisites by practicing until she thoroughly knew' the cheers. Every week the squad, with high hopes, did its best to urge our team to victory. Its spirit was not daunted when our team was defeated. Before our first home football game, there was a grand pep rally supported by the students and the hand. We hope the high school will continue this line showing of school spirit in future years. Here’s wishing the squad of 1945 the best of luck and success. OOlOCl 'aSeba J ootba(( As the dim shadow of time slowly begins to darken the football season of 1944. there remains one light which shines in our memories, tin courageous spirit of the hoys on our team. This year the hoys from Conshohocken once again tried their luck on the gridiron, and despite their untiring efforts, the season ended with only one victory for our team. Those senior hoys who donned the Blue and Gobi uniform for the last time were our captain for the season. Edward Zajac, playing his third year of varsity football at halfback: Tex Kittenhouse. playing the end position: James McFarland, guard; Charles Taylor, center: and Hoy Emery, guard. These hoys First Row { .eft to Right): George Sneer. Anthon Kappotclli, Hoy Emery. Jame% McFarland. Edward Zajac. Charlc Taylor, Artbar Kodenbaujh. TexKittenboute, Fred DeSantis. Second Row: Charles Moore, manner. Stanley Sachac .enski. John Kadatti. Alan Taylor, Nickey Ferraioli, Winfred Bean. Coach, knutc Silveatrini, Edward Herbert. Louis Primavcra. Nick Viahio. Llewell n Jones. Third Row: Carlos Mills, Adam Ferraioli. Forrest Blakesley. Mario Rossi. Salvatore Marine. Joseph Colas. Ernest Neve played on the t avn last year while Anthony Rapposelli, etui: ami Arthur Roden-haught. quarterback; played their first year of varsity football. Charles Moore, our senior manager with the able assistance of Buddy Was-zena. proved to he worthy in helping our hoys and roach. Several of tin hoys who had seen plenty of action last year would have been back this year under normal conditions: hut instead they have donned the familiar colors of our armed forces ami are doing a splendid job wherever they may he. After tin season was over, the team elected as co-captains of next year’s team. George Snear and Nickey Ferraioli. If all the hoys return next year, our coach. Mr. Bean, can look forward to having a successful year of football. We want to wish the next team that wears the uniform of the Golden Bears the very best of luck. 57 Mr. Freas Mr. Heart The Golden Bears of Conshohoeken High Sehool ended their basketball season tying with Spring City for second place. Of the seventeen games plaved, we were victorious in eight. Lejt to Right: Mr. Freas. Coach. John Waazena. Joaeph Lyczkowski. Nickey Fcrraioli. Albert Rialey, Edward Zajac. Captain, Harold Campbell. Charle Taylor. Vincent Gardocki. George Snear, Anthony Kappoaelli. Manager. 58 Edward ajar, our captain this year, gave substantial support at the beginning of the season until he left for Naval duty. At that time his post was taken over by Jose ph I Aczkowski. who led tin team for the remainder of the season. Albert Hislev. Charles Taylor, and John Waszena. members of the junior varsity team last year, have again proved their merit as varsity players this year. Harold Campbell. George Snear, and Niekey Ferraioli. all varsity players, will prove a firm foundation for next year’s team. An unusual circumstance of this year's scoring is the fact that two juniors led the team. Harold Campbell came out first with 102 points ami George Snear second with 81 points. We wish to express our appreciation to Mr. hreas, who has so faithfully coached and encouraged our team. 59 After a lapse of two years the Girl's Varsity sextet entered eompetition again and enjoyed a successful season, bringing to its credit six victories and one tie out of nine encounters. Kneeling: Ann Mae Beecher. Captain. Standing: Dorothy Szmi iel. Manager. Suvan Moore. Harriet Diem. Sarah Howard. Dena Andrey. Jean Alieva. Anne Gregory, Marie DeMarco. F.laine MacFarland. Mary Blake. Sabina OUzew%ki. Lillian Zimmerman. Coach. 60 Although the girls were inexperienced, they scored 191 points against 181 points of their opponents. Lillian Deever, a junior, was high scorer with 109 points to her credit. Sue Moore was second with 63 points. Anna Mae Beecher, captain of the team, was one of the outstanding guards and her playing assisted greatly in the success of the team. Miss Zimmerman, who has just completed her first year here, has done an excellent joh in coaching and encouraging the team. The Junior Varsity had a very successful season, also, winning six out of eight games played. Doris Garher, captain of the javvees, was high scorer with 102 points to her credit. O O O 0 SEASON'S RESULTS o Conshohocken Opponent o 23 North Coventry 18 o 20 P. S. D. 15 o 21 Upper Merion 6 o 17 St. Matthew's 10 o 26 Berwyn 30 o 13 P. S. I). 14 o 15 Phoenixville 35 © 31 est Conshohocken 31 o 0 23 North Coventry 22 g||Kj| §hi •2, 1 ■ j 1 ■Kl % i; w % 1 H'l 61 First Row i Left to Right): Joseph Gola . Charles Kline. Nicholas Ferraioli, Charles Taylor, Arthur Rodenbaugh. John Waazena. Stanley Sachaczenski George Snear. Arthur (iarman. Snood Row: Hoy Emery. Morgan Ridmgton, Vincent Improto, Adam DePietro, Richard Doughem. Robert McFetridgs-. Albert Twcedie. Walter Kurkowtki. Edward Moleski. Alex Milewski, Walter Winterbot tom. Joseph Hartsell, Joseph Olszewski. Maynard Graham. Louis Capelli. Tht season was a difficult one for the Bears. They won only one game out of eleven. The team was composed mostly of rookies. Charles Taylor, the only regular from last year, needetl more experienced help to carry through for victory. Joseph Lycskowski was missed at his old shortstop position. Joe joined several other fellows in the service of our country. There were only three senior representatives who played the entire season: Hodenhaugh. Taylor ami V aszena. One of the team s weak spots was fielding, hut the fellows did their best. In the hitting department, Stan Sachaczenski led the team with an average of .333. He was followed by Joe Colas with .323. The catching was handled by Mickey Ferraioli, who did an excellent job. Mickev. with his throw to second base, caught several plavers attempting to steal. Th e only game the Bears won was pitched by Charles Taylor, who was the regular second baseman. The other pitchers, Rodenhaugh. aszena and Mr-Fetridge pitched some good hall. Coach Bean did an excellent job with the team: and since only three of this year's squad are seniors. Mr. Bean will have a good start for next year. We know' that he will do all he can to coach our team to victory. « 62 BASEBALL SCORES Conshohocken 2 Upper Merion Conshohocken 11 Marple Newtown Conshohocken 11 Spring City Conshohocken 5 St. Matthews Conshohocken 4 Bridgeport Conshohocken 5 Marple Newtown Conshohocken 5 Upper Merion Conshohocken 0 P. S. 1). Conshohocken 0 Spring City Conshohocken 9 P. S. 1). Conshohocken 4 Bridgeport 7 15 15 12 5 7 10 18 12 3 5 1. The golden days are ended new, They've gor e so swiftly 2. Of all the paths that we have trod though good or ill tl ey 5. And as we travel on our way to all that's yet un- £ I q tt by, but each of us has memories of sfchool with standards be. -e've learned to look beyond the stars to the future and to known Our school will guide while life shall last though many years ) ave high Ana those who craw aside for us the mystic veil of thee Oh, Aina Hater you have stood above the noise and flown V.) en twilight falls at eventide our thoughts will beckward 1— -. h P- m ] 1 r 4 £ +1 - -■ —M fM-- night Where life begins in darkness and awakes to find tile light strife Of our frail efforts reaching out to find the way of life, wer.d To where our journey started and there's fellowship with friend. l 1