Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1955 volume:

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As many statesmen have J 'ij fx said, ln the first half of this century men D.,-,ff ,W-QP, 'Q continually came forth with new ideas and W J' 'U ways of applying them for the benefit of -' everyone concerneilf, In the second half of this century even more ideas and applications must be brought forth i f our great nation is to serve as leader and helper to the other coun- tries oj this world. Perhaps a member or , members of this graduating class will in some , way, some day, be a contributing factor to their development. With this in mind, come with us as we travel back to the experiences and achievements which have played so great L. , a role in our past and the making of our P' ,3 future. 4 If i U ffl- e 7-1 fC-Z ' r i K fs via , 7 . . ' W .. X lj X 1 1 . . 1. '?X,LIu W e s 7 ,MXF -1 .1 'T ' L X 1 'f3 1'P2'Jf N :ff c sw N, X gig ,f c sf X . K v 9 .. .xxx , ,.. .. 4 3Hsy nF ecis MT! ',j IQD Th Q 3 . Q 1-N-.W 955 MQ 'x :nina Q gl ----uv-.,.....,'.. , A , ' . pg . 1 ' 1 fx ' 14 1 N 4 CONSHOHOCKEN HIGH SCHOOL CGNSHOHOCKEN, PENNSYLVANIA N x., DEDICATI As we came to the close of our school days at Conshohocken High School, we were deeply conscious of the debt we owed to someone who had been more than a teacher to us. For her patience and understanding, for her unfailing generosity and for her wise counseling, we shall be eternally grateful. Not only is she an admired teacher at Consho- hocken High, but was also one of its best students, graduating at the top of her class in 1946. Having graduated an English major at Ursinus College in 1950, she came back to her alma mater, to go on to greater heights--teaching. As we pause to honor her for her untiring efforts on our own behalf, we also want to express the hope that her hobby, dramatics, which has already won her great esteem with the thespians, will in com- ing years add further to the pleasures and rewards which she so richly deserves. As a token of our profound gratitude and sincere appreciation, we, the class of 1955, dedicate this yearbook to our class advisor, SVI I SS QDOLORES SN. TAGLIARO. J .lr 5 X D . x .X 'Hin , . .sg - :V N Q cf, Nw- X 1 ..,A - fw ggwfumiq, ,MN , Q, . ff? 1 1 I s ,.n!' 5 8 l -1 vw ,.,. Q.-A vu - 'Q Yi 'tx svxx S ' M,,.,'w ...nl Superintendent ROBERT C. LANDIS Superintendent Mr. Robert C. Landis, our Superintendent, whose unwavering devotion to the fulfillment of high standards for Conshohocken High School has become a by-word with all'who are appreciative of his many learned accomplishments. Our class, as so many others, is grateful for Mr. Landis' wise counsel, and for- tunate to have been under the direction of a man of such personal magnitude, and public spirit. Heard ef Selnenfien BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing fLeft to Right? Walter Phipps, Jr., Dr. Russell C. Erb, Dr. Walter L. Willis, Stan- ley B. Cooper. Seated: Robert Long, Donald C. McConigal, John Z. Hoyer, Miss Phyllis L. Jones, Robert C. Landis, Superintendent. Priucgml EDWARD W. OERMANN Principal Mr. Edward W. Oermann, our tireless and understanding Principal, who will he outstanding in our thoughts, and a life-long beneficial influence on our actions. He has, without exception, acted with only our best interests at heart. As he has devoted himself wholeheartedly to all those of Conshohocken High School, so we, the class of 1955, hope to bc another credit to his work. , .M i Miss Dorothy M. Crossmore Social Studies Department Senior and ,lunior Tri-Hi-Y Advisor Mr. Raymond C. Dnikeler Commercial Department Yearbook Advisor Mrs. Elizabeth P. H. Atkinson Social Studies Department Mr. Frank Bachkai Science Department Driving Instructor Mr. Robert Bubeck Athletic Department Junior High Football Coach Mr. Joseph W. Blewett Music Department Band, Girls' Chorus Miss Rae Anne Blake Home Economics Depart- ment Girls' Coaching Stag Junior Class Advisor Mr. Barton F. Herr Industrial Arts Depart- ment Coaching Stag Mr. Arthur R. Driedger Social Studies Department Hi-Y Advisor, Forum Mr. Frank M. Ferguson Mathematics Department Mr. Harry E. Fox, Jr. Commercial Department Director of Athletics Miss Marian Gittings Mathematics Department Sophomore Class Advisor D39 Miss Joyce L. McLaren English Department Three Cubs Advisor Miss Catherine E. Higgins Language Department Dir. of Senior Play, Senior Class Adv. Miss Verna E. High Typing Department Three Cubs Advisor Mr. George Hilt Social Studies Department Varsity Basketball Coach Mrs. Dorothy D. Kelley English Department Blue and Gold Advisor Mr. George E. Kerling Art Department Student Council Advisor Mr. Harold S. Merwin English Department F.T.A. Advisor Miss Regina Nugent Language Department Miss Dolores N. Pagliaro English Department Senior Class Advisor Director of School Play Miss Mary Piomhino Economics Department Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Ernest O. Punchard Guidance Counselor Mrs. Katherine R. Lorenz Social Studies Department Honor Society, Blue 8: Gold Advisor Miss Caroline M. Schreitz Commercial Department Mr. C. Lester Shade Music Department Assistant Principal Mrs. Jane Trolier Athletic Department Girls' Basketball Director of Cheerleaders Mr. Herman E. Vonderheid Science Department Track Coach Mr. Raymond N. Weaver Industrial Arts Department Football Coach Mr. Herbert S. Webster Industrial Arts Depart- ment. Ir. High Basketball Mrs. Margaret Bate Secretary to Mr. Oermann Miss Phyllis Jones Secretary to Mr. Landis Miss Viola E. McCord School Librarian Library Club Miss Eleanor L. Vercoe School Nurse Mrs. Ethel S. Webber Commercial Department Times Herald Spelling Bee Advisor YL...-P' N, -sf' Q I f . f . I , ' if, u- 4 .y f a...-Pf',.f' !,,. Rx A x xx 'X . .I K 3 ' f,.1 X 'AN . . w,....,, .8 x m . . Q , 5 1 2 S x. ss J fi 5 ff' Q f I ,-. fx Q .L Lu ,,.5'f ,fig K:-Q5 ..., X The seniors played their last football game for C.H.S. on Thanksgiving Day. While playing they gave fans many exciting moments. They put in many long practice hours to achieve their fine record of eight wins and two de- feats. Thanks to them for a thrill- packed season. writes One of our backs advances for a short gain against a driving defense. Ilead Coach Ray Weaver. vi jf: f ' .W Led by co-captains Reece Whitley and George Kelley the golden Bears posted a record of 8 wins and 2 losses. From the kick-off of the season's opener to the final minutes of the last game, names like Nvhitley, Kelley, Salvati, W'ood, Watton, DcMedio, and Sugalski were on everyone's lips. meqflsnft Starting out very well, the Bears overpowered Ply- W mouth-Whitemarsh, Berwyn, Norristown, Westchester, 3 ,f.324ef5eQ Bridgeport, and Upper Mcrion. These six successive I, victories were followed hy a heartbreaking loss to Phoe- P nixvillc. ln their next two games, the team outscored Upper Duhlin and Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Then on Thanksgiving Day they were outscored hy their local rivals, St. Matthew,s. The starting line-up was composed of seven seniors, three juniors, and one sophomore. The senior mem- hcrs were Reece Whitley, George Kelley, Gino Salvati, Art Wood, Fred Watton, Frank DeMedio, and Walt Sugalski. The juniors were Ronald Nosek, .lim Dozier and Vic Smith. The one sophomore member was Lucius Howell. Reece talks with the referee. O I3 W if-'S' Y fa' , ff-' Activities X ff X if COUNCIL The Student Council was organized in order that the students of C.H.S. could voice their opinion concerning matters of school govern- ment. One representative was chosen from each homeroom, grades nine to twelve, to represent that homeroom at all meetings. Johs such as selling foothall programs, aid- ing in the cafeteria, and acting as hall monitors arc fcw of the many activities that Student Council memhcrs have. This year the group was under the capable guidance of Mr. George Kerling. TLIDE T First Row-R. Heist, J. Poa- line, J. Bowman, R. Whitley , - -Pres., J. Qnigg, A. Wood, ' J. Supplee. Second Row- F. DiCiurcio, S. Russo, J. Harley, R. Beaver, L. Cra- ham, T. Pasqualini. Third Row -C. Palermo, M. Prima- vera, J. Borusiewicz, C. Nic- olai, M. Scott, E. Clapsaddle. Fourth Row ---- C. Spina, B. Zinger, H. Gunning, J. Clap- saddle. FORUM First Row-D. Hansell, J. Morton, M. Grzywacz, C. Fleming, P. Zadroga, M. Ciavarelli. Second Row-R. DiJenn0, C. Nicolai, J. Ames, K. Risley, J. Quigg. D. Den- nis. Third RowgJ. Harley, P. Phillips, J. Bowman, A. Sirchio, J. Yurcaba, L. Whip. One of our most prominent organizations, the Conshohocken High School Forum group, under the guidance of Mr. Arthur Driedger, is an active member of the Bux-Ches-Mont Forum League. The League held seven meetings, with Con- shohocken participating frequently in the de- hates discussing the vital issues of the day. The Forum also participated on the Junior Town Meeting of the Air and the Suburban Forum Roundup Broadcast. HGNOR SOCIETY First Row4P. Phillips, A. Boru- siewicz, K. Risley, J. Morton, J. Bow- man, D. Ferrier, L. Graham, M. Grzy- wacz, R. Beaver. Second Rowe-A. ' D'lpp0lito, M. Mareozzi, L. Whip, J. i Harley, J. Douglass, R. DiJenno. Membership to the Conshohocken Chapter of the National Honor Society is the highest honor conferred upon a student in our school. The members are said to possess the cardinal virtues of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The society is under the capable supervision of Mrs. Kath- erine Lorenz. LIBRARY CLUB First Row-V. DiJenno, F. Marino, S. Misrioscia, E. Duffield, R. DiJenno, M. Ingram, C. Fleming, K. Risley, S. Stalone. The Library Club is a service and social organization. Members are chosen from ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades and are usually from the top third of their class. The library's em- cient service to the school is due to the work of the members of the Library Club, under Miss Viola McCord, our librarian. ECHO STAFF Standing-J. Bowman, S. Weiner- Co-editor, L. Chylack, J. Yurcaba, A. Wood, J. Quigg, F. Smith, D. Dennis, M. Ciavarelli, Miscioscia, A. Boru- siewicz. Seated-K. Risley-co-editor. The yearbook is unique this year. It is based on the sea- sons. For the first time it covers the entire school year. All write-ups and decisions were made by the staff, all seniors, under the competent direction of our advisor, Mr. Ray- mond C. Daikeler. HI-Y First Row--R. Beaver, P. Phillips, C. Waller, W. Davis, L. Chylack, J. Yurcaba, F. Walton, R. Whitley, C. Kel- ley. Second Row-W. Jack- son, J. Harley, E. Garnett, J. Bowman, J. Freeland, E. McDonnell, A. Wood, F. DiCirucio, H. Graham. Third Row-J. Keenan, B. Law, P. Deffuro, L. Howell, D. Wal- lace, L. Sibole. Fourth Row WC. Rodenhaugh, D. Smith, H. Smith, S. Sukalslci. ., ' This organization consists of boys selected from the three grades in the Senior High. They abide by their purpose which is 'GTO create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Chris- tian charactcrf' One of the many activities of the Hi-Y this year was acting as host along with the Tri-Hi-Y to a Tri-County rally held at Con- shohocken High School. The Tri-Hi-Y Club is one of the prominent clubs of the high school. Membership consists of girls from the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades, the club is under the leadership of Miss Dorothy Crossmore. The Tri in the club name stands for the three-fold purpose of the club: To create, main- tain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. The g'Hi stands for high school. The YN stands for the YWCA with which the club is affiliated. TRI-HI-Y First Row-D. Dennis, D McKee, J. Morton, P Pounds, L. Graham, XJ Quigg, K. Risley, D. Ferrier R. Heist, P. Zadroga, L Whip, M. Ciavarelli, M. Wil sell, F. Marino, J. Douglass J. Poaline, M. Marcozzi Third Row-B. Fiorentino S. Russo, P. Murray, J sell. C. Fleming. Second Row-- mer, T. Pasqualini, D. Han- s . Ames, A.-D'Orazio, C. Ver- rone. Fourth Row-A. D'Ip- polito, C. Nicolai, D. Han- JUNIORS Our high school magazine, THE BLUE AND GOLD, is issued quarterly each school year. The staff of this periodical is composed of seniors and juniors. The opportunity to develop the forensic ability of each of these students is provided. The magazine is one having contents of a miscellaneous and entertaining character. Being BLUE A GOLD SENIORS First Row--C. Fleming, J Quigg, K. Risley, J. Rhoads A. Borusiewicz, D. Dennis F. Smith, R. Mancini, S. Mis cioscia. Second Row-L Chylack, R. Beaver, S Weiner, J. Yurcaba, A. Sir- chio, J. Bowman. devoted to the promotion of knowledge in litera- ture, it contains literary publications, feature news, humor, and sports Writeups. It is pub- lished with the view of meeting consistently the taste of student and outside subscribers. This organization is under the direction of competent advisers, Mrs. Dorothy D. Kelley and Mrs. Katherine R. Lorenz. First Row-J. Douglass, S Russo, A. Speaker, A. D'Ip pqlito, R. Dijenno, D. Rahm M. Marcozzi. Second Row-- C. Rodenbaugh, L. Whip, P Link, F. DiCiurcio, B. Fior entino, R. Heist, M. De Marco, B. Szeferski, R. 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No! lt was Miss Pagliaro, directing the play, ML Pinl Passes Byf' This comedy shows us a very conventional English family in which the husband, pompous and tyrannical, and the wife are upset to no end by a passer-by. Who? Why, Mr. Pim, a man who accidentally confuses things. He brings news that the wife's first husband is alive making her a bigaxnist. This turns the household into a mass of confusion. The play was packed full of all the elements that go toward making it delightful entertainment. A make-up artist at work. The cast f'-- J. Keenen. J. Quigg. L. Graham, P. Pounds, A. Sirchio, Miss Pagliaro, directorg Marianne Crzywacz, and Glen Walller. lIF ' .Ir it . 3 . Q ts ggbf X. ig, - . it t. ..-.. - is ' s- 1 V - f ss al Lorraine Graham-ready for her entrance. . Ex? ,,-0' Emi--n,, fm!! N A X K f I .bV 'if 5 ' . vm-vw ww 5 ES A x .X 51, s Q 4 gf. 'li ,fg x m,-e, . ,-. ,Jai .YXVQ MGX . f Q , 55 ' 4 E in N. 5 if .ff ,f I. xq., .-as f. I as . 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SCHEDULE CHS Opp 59 P. S. D. .,.. ... 31 45 Norrislown ..... .. ,. . 63 44 Berwyn , ...,......... 36 69 Plymouth-Wliitenialrsll . . . . . 43 48 Upper Merion .,..... 58 42 Swarthmore , . . . .. .. . 58 71 Prospect Park .,.. . . . 57 62 Eddystone ....., . . . 66 55 Glen Nor ..,...,. 36 47 Ridley Township ... ... 63 62 Ridley Park ...... . . . 68 46 Swarthmore , .... . . . 53 65 Prospect Park . , , . . . 45 60 Eddystone ,.,.... , . . 56 47 Ridley Township .. ,.. 64 45 Glen Nor .....,.. 60 57 Ridley Park .... 67 51 St. Matthcw's . 46 VARSITY ASKETB LL Standing--VF. l7eMedi0, Mgr.: D. Richardson. T. Priest E. Dean, R. Whitley, F. Waltton. B. LeRoy. G. Vandegrifl Mgr. Kneeling vP. lJe'Torre, R. Herbert, J. Dunucusky J. Harley, J. Dozier. S.. fl XM 6 Jenno P. Zidroga. Second Row-S. Slalone B. Spanish B Cosier E. Beatty B. Lebold C. Bello M. Ingrlm V. Dilenno. -IT, A First Row-M. Nugent, E. Duffield, A. Duffield, M. Bell, M. Di- ' QE: ' ' ' ii . Ag x ' k y Y ,tgp ' X s Llc? 5 Qi, .fkrl X, K :BB E. Q! 'I Ng 4 A vf . K Y K 1 5' 1.3 . i M IIV A B 8 S' 1 E .,f- B .4 ii First Row -R. DeTuro. A. Green, M. Scott, N. Brown, L. Whip, R. Heist, D. Hansell. Second Row M. Marcozzi, M. DeMarco, H. Herman, mgrs.g B. Mangum, R. Travag- line, co-captains A. Dean and D. Ferrier, P. Murray, L. Graham, B. Fiorenlino, M. Hayes, C. Cardamone, mgr. VARSITY BASKETB LL North Wailes . , ..,........,....... ,..... 2 2 Bridgeport ,. Phoenixville . Berwyn .4 ., Upper Merion Upper Dublin Ambler .,.... 25 34 36 Plymouth-Whitemarsh . , . . . . . 28 13 29 16 Up and in for two, Art! CHS 26 CHS 36 CHS 48 CHS 22 CHS 50 CHS 33 CHS 26 CHS 45 Nancy managed to get many rebounds with her extra height. This year's girls' basketball team showed skill and sports- manship throughout the 1954--55 season. Under the coaching of Mrs. Sara ,lane Trolier, the girls developed into a fast moving sextet. 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RCDQM OFFICERS President ........ ..... W illiam Jackson Vice-President ,.,.. .... J acqueline Douglass Secretary ....... , , . ., ....,... Ruth Heist Treasurer ,... .,... K ay Hammill First Row Joan Ames, Mary Hayes. Helen Culp, Lorraine Green, Betty Cosier, Dora Cambone, Janet Cuth, Ilda Campi, Lois Bivkings. Second Row: Peter Delliponli Dolores Hansell, Antoinette Abbonizio, Richard Griffith, Classie Davis. John Duncan, Anita Caruso. Betty Hansell, Fred Cigliotti. Third Row--James Dunne, Harry Collins, Herbert Best, Charles DeVitis, William Beatty, George Bailey, Harry Carpenter, Alan Barr. First Ron'---Irene Karpinski, Elsie McCurdy. Diane Pagnacle, Geraldine Prusinowslti, Catherine Magrogan, Dorothy Jordan, Jean Lucas, Catherine Nicolai, Patricia Pastino. Second Row: Harriet Minnick, Barbara Mangum, John Lorenz, Frank Kijak, Harry Milakeve, Marilyn Neil, Maryann Rossi. Third Row'-A-Anthony Mazzochetti, William Gray, Alfred Krzcsniak, Robert Herbert, Bruce Johnson, Stanley Komorowski, Robert Mason. 1 First Row--Ashirley Roop, Anita Vento, Juliette Smith, Patricia Zadroga, Rolnerta Traxaglirw, Bernice Wesley, Mary Ann Young, Catherine Verone, Virginian Weidameyer. Sermul Row- f James Smith, Patricia Welsh, Celene Rothmeyer, Joan Rozen-ki, Sylvia Whaley, Minnie Srott., Demmie Smith, Samuel Robinson. Third Row-Robert Sirvhio, Leslie Williamson, Joseph Mullen, Gerald Stingle, Eugene Molnley, Joseph Nosek, Stanley Sukalski, Anthony Santino. Fourth Rowflerome Scogna, David Smith, Arthur Perseo, Warner Smith, Robert Reimer. CGM OFFICERS John Borusiewicz. .. . ..... President Irene Karpinski ..........., Secretary Catherine Nicolai ...... Vice-President Richard Criilith .... ..... T reasurer T Q f u x 5 f 1 4' lx .-m X S. ,X -.. 1 ,I : f 4 99' Q- -lv... , 1 ,4 X' . XX k i 'N--x kQ ' XX-.N...,.1f' .,,, . 1 .,,,... z -J f K v 4 A W ,v - Y,.x Q New , A wsvwf' 1' we H Q ,L K mn. L ' sw , , f. .. ' 1 1 f .afJ: Q.. Is she safe or out? It looks like a toss up from here. The big question is-a single or a double, Rainy? First Row-H. Minnick, Mgr.g I. Campi, Mgr., B. Cosier, L. Graham, K. Risley, C. Fleming, D. Ferrier, C. Verone, R. DeTuro, E. Beatty. Second Row-B. Lebold, Mgr., M. Scott, B. Man- gum, P. Murray, E. Duffield, D. Hansell, R. Heist, M. Delenno, C. Bello, D. Smith. Standing-C. Vandergrifl, H. Carpenter, Mgrs.g R. Nosek, B. Love, A. Miller, J. Harley, B. Law, T. Priest, F. Watton, B. LeRoy, J. Santino, Mgr.g H. Smith, Mgr. Kneeling--J. Mahoney. M. Giorgio, L. Sibole, J. Borusiewicz. D. Wallace. I. Dean, co-captain, R. Whitley, co-captain, H. Graham, A. Bruni, C. Pettine, L. Hissner, C. Kenworthy. BASEB LL The 1955 Bear's starting nine consisted of six seniors, one junior, and two sophomores. The seniors were Co-Captains Reece Whitley and lrv Dean, Toni Priest, Fred Watlon, Bob LeRoy, and Micky Lieata. Don Wallace was the only junior, and Reds Pettine and John Borusiewicz, the sophomores. The managers were Gil Vandergrift, Donald Ames, Ray Zale- ski, and John Santino, head manager. Coaches Harry Fox and Ray Weaver had a very good squad, staying above the .500 mark throughout the season. The play was high- lighted through the season by the performance of the sophomores, making things look bright for 1956. Fred Watton connects for two bases to Jack Harley's disappointment in an inter-squad game. Ml? W .,.-,kV V' If 0 ts' M. Q 1.. VBA A .g 'if 'if TRIP 2 L0 ,fy 4 'Q 7 5 5 ,x , if 3' -.. - . 1 2 WK 4 ...get 5 - ,...-a--v-' L.,L sf. .s,,,ff' ' 'wqff . fu.. . 'ms' Mrs. Patterson is indignant because her daugh- ter, Elsie, was not invited to the MacIntyre's party. Poor Elsie! Pm losing my baby! brought ripples of laughter from all the parents in the audience. First Row ---J. Rhonda. C. Flem- ing, M. Ciuvurelli. S. Miscioscin. Second Row--K. Risley. l.. Gru- hum, A. Sirchio, J. Quigg. A. Wood. D. McKee. M. Crzywucz. Third Row-HR. Whitley, W. Davis. P. Pounds. F. Wzittoii, P. Phillips, E. Celani, S. Weiner. Students of Conshohocken High School were hearing Wlllffh fmt, Bfillll, Terry is Closing in-' some strange sounds from the auditorium in April. They were orders to hlcurn these lineslwg shouts of 4'Hot Diggity Dog! and warnings of 'al cun't hear a word youire sayingf' 1 Want to know the secret? They were thespiuns going wild with the play, uGrowing Puinsf, The play centers around two unsophisticated youths as they flutter uncer- 1' f tainly on the wings of sixteen. The father is a solid uni- w -'X ' versity professor who is all in favor of laying down the law f hut is counter-acted hy his wife, a softhearted mother who 'Y 4 Q N Q if 'v uit 'N 9 I A X Q lets them have their fling. The play gave us laughter and genuine amusement that comes only with growing adolescents. I -.. x.., W. si , is flF mw. Prudence seems to be mak- ing an impression on the girls. Whether or not it is favorable remains to be seen. Terry seems doubtful about her future with Brian now that Miss Sophistication has appeared on the scene. 4.1-Q.. George, Brian, and Tinker are dis- cussing the happenings of the party. George looks none the worse after his escapade in jail. Growing Pain Prudence seems to be succeeding with her subtle methods. 1 4 'Y' hp fpus L-..---' T...--11 The camera snapped the flashing smiles---which proves rvvryorw hall a zronrlvrful lime. PROM Lorrainv, Thvresa, Kay, fully, alul Dot leave their oscorls for a few moments to smile graciously for the photog- rapher. Tho time was May 21, 1955: the place-- Fellowship House, Conshohocken. Pennsylvaniag the rnusif'--Hurry Yvuklek Orchestra: the deco- rations-41 centerpiece of while carnations in the shape of SS almidst ll roek garden: the Event-the Senior Prom: remarks-it was a most perfect evening for every senior. Kay Rislvy and Sum WY0illEf. Q' eo-editors of the 1955 Echo. -W ,J 1 A glimpse of I1 few of our Chaperoncs :luring 11 moment of rvlaxntiorz. ' w Curl und Io are certainly having a goorl time. Put your shoes on, ,lo Jo, 4lon't . . you know youre m the W city. MOST POPULAR Lorraine Graham, Arthur Wood CDS BEST ATHLETES Dorothy Ferrier, Reece Whitley BEST ACTORS Judy Quigg, Anthony Sirchio WH MOST HELPFUL Kay Risley, Paul Phillips MOST HUMOROUS Anthony Rezza, Carol Lee Fleming BEST STUDENTS Robert Beaver, Antoinette Borusiewicz ? ,J-'M 4 f 431 I. :Q , gi Q1 . QE. 1 I x v fi. A -vandnnw ,, . ly' ff in Q ..,, Q V ef N Ri 1 .Q QA ' . . , sf ff , ,ki lfzizfrs lf 5 3 ff L 3 1 R q CONSHOHOCKEN HIGH SCHOOL FRANCES C. ALTOPIEDI General Fran . . . a wave for all . . . one of our rah rah girls . . . Cheerleading 3, 43 Varsity Club 3, 4. ERNEST L. ANGELILLI General Ernie . . . that friendly manner . . . Blue and Gold 3, 4. DONALD R. AMES General Dutch . . . bookkeeping whiz . . . Football 3, 43 Baseball Manager 3, 4. BILLIE RAE ATKINSON General Billie . . . remembered for her so- phisticated actions . . . Dramatics 33 Girls' Trio 3, 43 Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. JULIA B. ANDERSON General Judy . . . shortest gal in the senior class . . . those short, witty remarks. IRENE I. BAILEY Secretarial Irene . . . handy with a sewing machine . . . class salesman. 6' Graduates af 1955 ROBERT BEAVER Academic Bob . . . respected for his intelli- gence . . . silence is golden . . . Hi-Y 2, 3, 4g Student Council 2, 3, 43 Honor Society 3, 4, Blue and Gold 3, 4. ANTOINETTE V. BORUSIEWICZ Secretarial Toni . . '. remembered for her fine Blue and Gold editions this past year . . . Blue and Cold 3, 4, editorg Stu- dent Council 2, 3, 4g Honor Society 3, 45 Echo 4. ANGELO M. BENEDICT General Ange . . . Blackstone of 1955 . . studious. JOHN W. BOWMAN, JR. Academic lack . . . ambitious . . . always ready with the right answer . . . Honor Society 3, 45 Blue and Gold 3, 4g Echo 45 ,Forum 4, Hi-Y 4, Boys' Chorus and Mixed Chorus 3, 4. BERTHA F. BLAIR Secretarial Bert . . . pleasing personality . . Mixed Chorus 2. PEARL E. BUGG General Pearl . . . very considerate . . always ready with a helping hand. CLAIRE L. CARDAMONE General Carmen . . . sharp little dresser . . . really nice . . .-often seen in the A. A. oliice . . . Cheerleading 3, 43 Blue and Gold 3, 43 Basketball Manager 2, 3, 43 Varsity Club 3, 43 Athletic Sec- retary 4. LEONARD A. CHYLACK Academic Len . . . future Edison . . . Band 2, 3, 43 Chorus 2, 3, 43 Blue and Gold 3, 43 Echo 43 Hi-Y 43 Dance Band 3, 43 Dramatics 3. tc DOLORES A. CARPENTER General Dolores . . . may be little but there's power in that voice . . . Band 2, 3, 43 Dance Band 43 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4. MARIE D. CIANCI General Marie . . . sudden laughter . . . con- siderate . . . Band 4g Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. EMIDIO CELANI, JR. General Meats . . . Joe College . . . Mr. Fashion . . . Football 33 Mixed Chorus 2, 3. MARY C. CIAVARELLI Academic Mitzie . . . petite . . . always active . . . Forum 3, 43 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 43 Echo 43 Tennis 2, 3, 43 Girls' Chorus 2, 43 Mixed Chorus 4. CONSHOHOCKEN HIGH SCHOOL Aa J. ROBERT CUSHWA Industrial Bob . . . frivolity is his middle name . . . Stage Crew 3, 4. IRVIN S. DEAN Industrial Irv . . . basketball skill runs in the family . . . Basketball 2, 3, 43 Baseball 3, 43 Football 2. H. WAYNE DAVIS Academic Wayne . . . interested in everything . . . Hi-Y 3, 43 Student Council 3. FRANK J. DE MEDIO General Frankie . . . quiet on the outside, but who knows? . . . Football 2, 3, 4g Basketball Manager 3, 4. ARTHARINE DEAN General Art . . . shines on a basketball court . . . moves like lightning . . . Basket- ball 2, 3, 43 Varsity Club 41 DOROTHY M. DENNIS Secretarial Dot . . . conservative ways . . . busy as a bee . . . loves C.H.S .... Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Forum 3, 43 Blue and Gold 3, 43 Echo 4g Student Council 43 Choruses 2, 3, 4, Dramatlcs 2. Graduate' M1955 CONSHOHOCKEN HIGH SCHOOL EUGENE T. DE SANTIS General Eugene . . . future interior decorator . . . Boys' Chorus 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 3, 4. MARIAN D. FINWOOD General Marian . . . arrived at C.H.S. during her junior year . . . very quiet . . . friendly. ANTHONY E. DI GUGLIELMO General uliggsi' . . . plays the smoothest sax ever . . . 1955's mad chemist . .4 Band 2, 3g Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. CAROL LEE FLEMING General Carole . . . versatile . . . vivacious . . . never a dull moment in her com- pany . . . Forum 3, 4g Blue and Gold 3, 45 Octette 3, 4, Student Council 3, 45 Library Club 3, 43 Band 4g Varsity Club 4, Softball 35 Dramatics 3. DOROTHY J. FERRIER Academic Dot . . . athlete plus . . . Honor Society 3, 43 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g Basketball 2, 3, 4, C0-Captain, Softball 2, 3, 4. MARIE E. FLOCCO WP .eneral Mari . . . star her eyes . . . one of our twirlers . . . 3, 4. Graduates af 1955 ROBERT E. FRANKENFIELD General Bob . . . modern pythagoras of all math classes . . : future engineer . . . Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4. EDWIN M. GARNETT, JR. General Eddie . . . roll those drums . . . Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Band 2, 3. JOHN F. FREAS General Heap . . . mainstay of trombone sec- tion . . . Band 2, 3, 43 Dance Band 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4. DAVID L. GEBHARDT Industrial Geppy . . . whiz with a hammer . Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 4g Stage Crew 2, 3, 4. JOHN S. FREELAND Academic Johnny . . . eager grin . . . crazy jokes . . . likable personality . . . the money holder of our class . . . Class Treasurer 3, 43 Hi-Y 3, 43 Basketball 33 Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. NANCY P. COSIER General Slim . . . tall . . . quiet as a mouse. 55 LORRAINE A. GRAHAM Academic Rainy . . . the gal with the person- ality that just glows . . . eager to help everyone . . . Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Pres.3 Honor Society 3, 43 Basketball 3, 43 Softball 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Varsity Club 43 Dramatics 4. DOROTHY L. HANSELL Secretarial Dot . . . most pleasant disposition . . . full of pep . . . our veep . . .Class Vice-President 2, 3, 43 Cheerleading ' 3, 43 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Forum 3, 43 Varsity Club 3, 43 Choruses 2, 3, 4. ANITA GREEN Secretarial Nuddie,' . . . happy-go-lucky . . . always ready to grin . . . Basketball 2, 4. VIRGINIA A. HARLEY Secretarial ,Iinny . . . the girl with a smile . . . helping hand. MARIANNE M. GRZYWACZ General Marianne . . . gifted in music . . . wide abilities . . . Band 2, 3, 43 Forum 2, 3, 43 Honor Society 3, 4g Octette 43 Choruses 2, 3, 4. HELEN L. HERMAN Secretarial Helena . . . real shy . . . likable . . Choruses 2, 3, 4. CQNSHOHOCKEN HIGH SCHOOL WILLIAM F. HITCHCOCK Industrial Hitch . . . handy with a hammer . . . Stage Crew 2, 3, 4. PHILIP N. IMBASTARO General Phil . . . never a dull moment . . . Student Council 2, Boys' Chorus 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 3, 4. WILLIAM W. HUGHES, JR. General 'Bill . . . analyze his smile. HELEN L. JIANNINI General Helen . . . gay and carefree. ANCELO D. IANNUZZELLI Industrial Iani . . . our accordianist . . . Foot- ball Manager 2, 3, 43 Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Stage Crew 2, 3, 4. GEORGE W. KELLEY Academic Kel . . . good-looking and fast- stepping . . . easy going . . . Football 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain, Baseball 2, 33 Stu- dent Council 2g Hi-Y 3, 4. Graduates of 1955 s 3 'I CONSHOHOCKEN HIGH SCHOOL RUTH ANN KRIEBEL General Ruthie . . . dark features . . . so happy . . . Band 2, 3, 43 Dance Band 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4. HELEN J. KUSEK General Kitty . . . full of fun . . . depend- able . . . Class Secretary 2, 3, 4g Honor Society 3, 43 Varsity Club 3, 4, Bas- ketball 2, 3g Softball 2, 3, 43 Band 4. MARY P. KRZESNIAK General Mary . . . seamstress of '55 . . . deep blue eyes. GEORGE W. LAVERTY General Georgie . . . a future in mechanics . . . Football Manager 3, 4. CHARLES R. KULP General Ronnie . . . class psychologist . . . bright future. ROBERT D. LEROY Industrial Bob . . . the man with the glove . . . hustler . . . Basketball 2, 3, 43 Base- ball 2, 3, 43 Stage Crew 4. Graduates of 1955 MICHAEL J. LICATA Academic Mickey . . . guards our halls . . Student Council 4. FRANCES M. MARINO General Fran', . . . attractive . . . her laughter bubbles . . . Band 3, 4, Library Club 2, 3, 4g Tri'Hi-Y 4. RITA M. MANCINI Secretarial Reefer . . . eillcient . . . Blue and Gold 3, 4. JOHN H. MASHINTONIO Industrial Mashie . . . blushes easily . . . Band 23 Stage Crew 3, 4. ADELE M. MANETTI General Dolly . . . hopes to be a fashion de- signer . . . Band 3. THERESA C. MASHINTONIO General Tee . . . neat as a pin . . . twirler . . . Band 43 Girls' Chorus 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 3, 4. EDMUND J. MCDONNELL General Doodles . . . man about town . . . Basketball 2, 33 Hi-Y 3, 43 Football 2. cc KENNETH N. MCQUIRNS General Kenny', . . . explanation artist . . . says the most about the least. DEANNE C. McKEE Academic Dee . . . tall and good-looking . . Chorus 25 Tri-Hi-Y 43 Band 4. ELAINE A. MILLER Joni . . . carefree . . . never quiet . . . Tennis 2. SARA M. MISCIOSCIA Secretarial Sara . . . delightful . . . Library Club 2, 3, 43 Blue and Gold 3, 43 Echo 4. W CONSHOHCCKEN HIGH SCHOOL General Elaine . . . always calm and col- V' lected. f - i JOAN L. MCQUIRNS General JANET M. MORTON General Jan . . . music is her first love . . . Band 2, 3, 4g Octette 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Pres.: Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 43 Honor Society 3, 4. LORRAINE B. NARKIEWICZ Secretarial Rainy . . . sparkles . . . twirler . . . Band 3, 43 Student Council 4. GERALD W. MURPHY Industrial ,Ierry,' . . . weight lifter . . . Stage Crew 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4. JOHN P. NOVI Academic Johnny . . . ambitious economist . . . brain with the Bunsen burner. FLORENCE E. NARKIEWICZ General 'Flory . . . subtle . . . loves to travel . . Student Council 3. SOPHIE C. ONOSZKO General Soph . . . head majorette . . . magic in her baton . . . Band 2, 3, 43 Tri- Hi-Y 4g Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4. Graduates of 1955 CONSHOHOCKEN HIGH ANTHONY A. PALAZZO General Tony . . . all he has to do is smile . . . Band 2, 3, 43 Dance Band 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Student Council 2. PATRICIA A. POUNDS General Pat . . . twirler . . . Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Band 43 Octette 43 Choruses 2, 4. THERESA A. PASQUALINI General Theresa . . . captain of our cheer- leaders . . . will be remembered for her sincerity . . . Cheerleading 3, 43 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Student Council 2, 3, 43 Varsity Club 3, 43 Choruses 2, 3. THOMAS H. PRIEST General Crackers . . . hot stuff with a has- ketball . . . Basketball 2, 3, 4. PAUL F. PHILLIPS Academic Paul . . . versatility plus person- ality . . . Class President 2, 3, 4g Band 2, 3, 4g Choruses 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 23 Honor Society 3, 4, Forum 4. ROBERT C. QUADE Industrial Bob . . . crew cut . . . full of life . . . Stage Crew 3, 4. SCHOOL Graduates of 1955 JUDITH L. QUIGG Secretarial Judy . . . class actress . . . terrific sense of humor . . . knows just every- one . . . Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 2, 3, 4g Blue and Gold 3, 43 Echo 43 Choruses 2, 33 Forum 3, 4g Student Council 2, 3, 4. BESSIE G. RECZKA General Bess . . . thoughtful . . . sincere. DOROTHY M. RADICIONI Secretarial Dot . . . dark eyes . . . Tennis 3, 43 Girls' Chorus 4g Mixed Chorus 4. JOAN F. REX Secretarial Ioan . . . serious type . . . Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Girls' Chorus 2, 3g Ten- nis 2, 3, 4. JOELMA D. RAMSEY General Jo . . . here today, gone tomorrow . . . world traveler. ANTHONY P. REZZA Academic Rez . . . class humorist . . . Football 3, 4g Baseball Manager 2, 3, 43 Dance Band 2, 4g Band 2a Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4. JOAN L. RHOADS Secretarial Joni . . . quiet . . . serene . . . Blue and Gold 3, 4g Girls' Chorus 4, Stu- dent Council 4. FRANK A. ROZECKI Industrial Roozie . . . day dreaming is his pastime. ALFRED S. RISELL, JR. General Ris . . . sports statistician . . . loves baseball . . . Baseball 3, 45 Blue and Gold 3, 43 Band 2. GINO L. SALVATI General Moose . . . biggest thrill-a tackle making a touchdown . . . Football 2, 3, 4. KATHRYN J. RISLEY Academic Kay . . . a way with everyone . . . Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Forum 3, 45 Echo 4, co-editor, Blue and Gold 43 Library Club 3, 43 Tennis 3, 4g Softball 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 2, 4. A JOHN D. SANTINO General Johnnie . . . Mr. Fox's lawyer . . . Football 2, sg Basketball 2, sg Bm- .MF- ball Manager 2, 3, 4. CONSHOHOCKEN HIGH SCHOOL 'K RICHARD L. SHERIDAN General Dick . . . quiet and shy . . . future druggist . . . always willing to help others. LEONA L. SLONAKER Secretarial Lee . . . takes things as they come ANTHONY B. SIRCHIO General Tony . . . class actor . . . clramatics is his first love . . . Dramatics 2, 3, 43 Blue and Gold 3, 43 Echo 4: Octette 4g Forum 45 Choruses 2, 3, 4. FRANCES B. SMITH Secretarial Fran . . . eager and willing to help . . . nice to all . . . Blue and Gold 3, 4g Echo 4. ELIZABETH A. SLATER Academic Betty . . . fast talker . . . slim look . . . Softball 2, 3, 4g Basketball 25 Band 4. JANET M. STEM General Jan . . . nice and shy. Graduzzfcs of 1955 , 5' , CONSHOHOCKEN FHGH WALTER F. SUGALSKI General Walt . . . sociable . . . Football 3, 4. DONALD R. THOMAS General Fuzzy . . . can bowl with the best . . . Baseball 3, 4g Stage Crew 3, 4. JOSEPHINE D. SUPPLEE General Jon . . . gentle ways . . . never raises her voice . . . Student Association treasurer, 43 Student Council 3, 45 Choruses 2, 3, 4. BRIDCET E. TORNETTA General Bridgie', . . . twirler . . . pleasant . . . Band 4, Student Council 43 Girls' Chorus 4. ROGER E. TAYLOR General Peck . . . school horse authority . . . Football 2, 3, 4. H. GILMORE VANDEGRIFT General Gil . . . interested competitor . . . Football 3, Baseball 3g Student Coun- eil 33 Football Manager 43 Basketball Manager 4. , SCHOOL Graduates' of 1955 JOANNE T. VERGULDI General lo . . . the girl with the pony tail . . . helpful homemaker. tt FREDERICK F. WATTON Industrial Freddie . . . main interest is in sports . . . Football 2, 3, 43 Basketball 2, 3, 4g Hi-Y 3, 43 Stage Crew 3, 4. GLENN T. WALLER Academic Skip . . . Mr. Peepers' double . . Hi-Y 4. SAMUEL L. WEINER Academic Sam . . . class politician . . . full of good ideas . . . Echo 4, co-editor, Blue and Cold 3, 43 Student Council 3. DONALD R. WATSON, JR. Academic Doc . . . car expert . . . Blue and Cold 33 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Boys' Chorus 3, 4. REECE M. WHITLEY Academic Grits . .' . one of C.H.S.'s greatest athletes . . . Student Association and Student Council President 45 Hi-Y 3, 4, Pres., Football 2, 3, 4, co-captain, All State, Basketball 2, 3, 4, co-cap- taing Baseball 2, 3, 4, co-captain. DOROTHEA E. WILKINSON Secretarial Plum . . . eager salesman . . . always lends a helping hand . . . Girls' Chorus 2. JOHN YURCABA, JR. Academic Jackie . . . salesman . . . Band 2, 3, 4g Dramatics 33 Blue and Gold 3, 4g Echo 4g Hi-Y 43 Forum 3, 43 Dance Band 2, 3, 43 Choruses 2, 3, 4. MARYANN WILMER General Maryann', . . . skilled with a needle . . . Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g Girls' Chorus 2,'33 Mixed Chorus 3. RAYMOND S. ZALESKI General ZaZa . . . reserved . . . easy to get along with . . . Football 2, 3, 43 Base- ball Manager 3, 4. ARTHUR WOOD, JR. Industrial Woody . . . being popular is his way . . . Student Association Vice- President 43 Hi-Y 3, 4g Football 2, 3, 43 Stage Crew 2, 3, 4g Echo 4. ALFRED G. ZISK General 3 Zeke . . . man with the pegs . . A i fashion expert. CONSHOHOCKEN HIGH SCHOOL , s bg.,- C ASS HIST RY The notes announcing intermission of the orchestra came to a halt. Everyone sauntered hack to the tables, and the din of conversation grew as a group of seniors of the Class of 1955 gathered at one of the larger corner tables. Their slow chatter was interrupted suddenly when Gilmore Vandegrift tossed an album of photographs on the table. Ruth Kriebel glanced at the book, enthusi- asm glowing in her eyes, and said, g'This will certainly he a treasured memento of our happy days! Here, you can all gather around me easily enough. Let's reminisce a bit. Robert Quade uttered the next few words. There's a picture of our class officers: president, Paul Phillips, vice-president, Dorothy Hansellg secretary, Helen Kusek, and treasurer, John Freeland. Those officers certainly exhibited real leadership. Just think of the numerous meetings and many hours we spent discussing projects in our sophomore year--'skooltiesf cakes and various other articles. We learned a great deal about salesmanship that year, exclaimed Janet Morton. Anthony Palazzo entered into the conver- sation. Little Miss Fixit starred Judith Quigg -that name certainly applied to her. What a hit she made of that play! Theresa Pasqualini recalled an incident. I'll never forget our Tri-Hi-Y Initiation Dance. Clad in the prescribed paraphernalia and thickly smeared with cold cream, we attempted to com- ply with the various exacting demands made by our big sisters. Fuller moments were never known by this little gathering. John Bowman's mind was far from the present as he pondered over a picture dated May 15, 1953, and captioned the 4'-Soph May Hop. Sophie Onoszko did a real artist's job on the posters. It was well worth the trouble though, for that 'hop' turned out to be a great success. Frances Altopiedi commented: 64Stardom- hound C.H.S. made its first showing on the Grady Sz Hurst 950 Club in October of 1953. We cheerleaders were really relieved after that day of cheering-on TV, no less! Then Pearl Bugg said, Our efforts at sales- manship in our sophomore year were of value in our junior year. Again we ventured into the selling business. This time it was cookies, Christ- mas cards and toys. The pie and cake sale was certainly to the taste of all concerned, said John Frcas. Melody Jones, featuring Billie Atkinson, also featured a gala time for many, said Glenn Waller, contributing his bit. Josephine Supplee's thoughts wandered back to the night of December 4, 1953. Soft lights, a dark sky, and a blue moon depicted the picturesque scene of our Junior Prom, Midnight Sleigh Ride, she exclaimed. It seemed as if a cyclone was showering us with class rings that bleak day in February, 1954. What a sensation it was to wear something we had worked eleven years for,', stated Walter Sugalski. Another eventful day in February was the day several students were inducted into the National Honor Society. The thrill of a life- timeln said Dorothy Ferrier. Emidio Celani added, We had attained the title of 'Salesmen Plus' by the time we were stu- dents in twelfth grade. Irene Bailey received a radio as proof that she was our top salesgirlf, Then various comments were made by Dorothy Dennis: With projects completed and set aside, our senior year really began-many activities in addition to studies seemed to fill our days. In the high school play, Mr. Pim Passes By, several seniors gave excellent performances. Then we had the buzz-saw action of the Echo staff that gathered and gleaned the information to fill the pages that now mean so much. Let us not pass over those three educational, yet highly exciting days on our Washington trip, to say nothing of the multitude of -other activities, particularly the senior play. Growing Pains with its excellent east and presentation achieved a grand reception. As a climax to our activity, we enjoyed the delightful Senior Prom on May 13. Baccalaureate services were held on May 25 and the Class Day Program was offered on May 27. Many of the highlights of our years spent in school were recalled for us on the glorious com- mencement night of June 1, 1955. The back cover of the photograph album came face up at the very moment the first notes of Stardust filled the hall, for the orchestra had returned to their stand. There were no smiles, there were no wordsg only full heart-full minds -contentment-memories. ANTOINETTE BORUSIEWICZ Q CLASS WILL We, the graduating class of 1955, being of sound mind i?J and body, do hereby bequeath all our worldly goods and fond memories to future inmates. First of all, we leave a fortunate class the friendship and guidance of our advisers, MISS HIGGINS and MISS PAGLIARO. To anyone who can buy him a new Plymouth, PAUL PHILLIPS bequeaths his Gray Goose. DOROTHEA WILKINSON wills her lilting soprano voice to that Metropolitan aspirant-Rosemarie DeTuro. ROBERT BEAVER leaves his good marks and in- tellectual ability to Jack Harley. Charm, connected with personality, is left from BILLIE ATKINSON to the talented and deserving Janet Poaline. ROBERT FRANKENFIELD leaves his ability to do trig to any deserving academic student. CA helpful hint-make sure you sit next to a brainli And now for the wit of our class. JUDY QUIGG bequeaths her cheerfulness, happy comings, and funny stories to the wit of the Junior Class, Pauletta Higgins. All duals, mufflers, and fintails are left from DON- ALD WATSON to that hot rod fiend -Ray Ray Pedi- cone. LORRAINE GRAHAM wills her terrific popularity and stupendous disposition to 'iJackie Douglass. EMIDIO CELANI, or better known as Meats, be- queaths his wardrobe from Esquire to Alfred Brunog JOSEPHINE SUPPLEE wills hers from Vogue to Carolyn Zbysinski. To the tranquility of future classrooms, we leave the clean, quiet atmosphere of C.H.S., punctuated by coal gas, sulfur dioxide, and ammonium chloride from that dangerous chemistry class. LEONA SLONAKER leaves her helpfulness in all studies and classes to all deserving '56 graduates. EDDIE GARNETT graciously bequeaths his mem- bership card from the Bachelors Club to an incoming member- Jimmy Di Guglielmo. For all those who may be lonely on weekend nights, BRIDGET TORNETTA wills her numerous parties and happy hours to Ruthie Heist, who will carry on. WALTER SUGALSKI leaves his great love for music to any aspiring trumpeter. 1 DOLORES CARPENTER bequeaths her spontaneous sneezes in music class and her favorite hit tune, The Wiffenpoof Song, to that ardent collector, Marley Di- Jenno. JOHN BOWMAN leaves his susceptibility to calories to Ralph DeSantis. MARIANNE GRZYWACZ wills her intelligence quo- tient and position in the choruses to capable Lois Whip. We all know about the abstinence from food. Well, DONALD AMES finally consented to give that willpower to Alan Custer. All passports and visas from different countries are willed from JOELMA RAMSEY to all traveling Juniors who have their sea-legs. LEONARD CHYLACK bequeaths his excursions for school ads to George Rodenbaugh. fMake sure it's a Studebaker! J JANET MORTON wills her musical talents and per- sonality to witty Kay Hammill. fNotes, everyonell To all those who do not take their vitamins, PHIL- LIP IMBASTARO leaves his never-failing prescription for vim, vigor, and vitality. Blondie SARA MISCIOSCIA leaves her radiant hair to Reds Dorothy Rahm. fWatch those rootsll EUGENE DeSANTIS bequeaths his shares and stocks on the candy market to Robert Primavera. To the class of '56 we will our yearbook worries and class dues, a new car for driving class fwe've completely demolished this one?J, our furrowed brows to those intending' to carry five majors, and a scholarship to the University of Siberia for every academic student. ANGELO IANNUZZELLI wills his fun-loving ac- cordion to the maestro Pastrano De Angelicci, otherwise known as Pat D'Angelo. CLAIRE CARDAMONE wills her position as Mr. Fox's Girl Friday to Marguerite Marcozzi. fWatch those errorsll Admiration for the opposite sex is left from WAYNE DAVIS to George Kenworthy. An incredible typing speed with accuracy is be- queathed from FRANCES SMITH to abullet fingers, Izettia Whaley. To Jackie Gambone, CHARLES KULP wills his ability to stay out of trouble. MARY ANN WILMER leaves all her fun-loving quips in Tri-Hi-Y to Alfonsina Dippolito. A great deal of good-naturedness and music ability is left from JOHN FREAS to James Keenan. To the Art Department-Sunlit studiosg to the Music Department-Peaceful rehearsals. To all potential glamour girls, PAT POUNDS wills her lipstick brush and gallon jar of cold cream. A box of unused sax reeds is left from TONY PALAZZO to that hep-cat musician- Billy Jackson. JOANNE VERGULDI bequeaths her steady's class ring to Alice Duffield., fWait until he finds outll KENNETH McQUIRNS wills his ability to mix con- coctions to next year's Pulitzer Prize Scientist, Walter Golas. JOAN REX wills to all upcoming junior stenogra- phers her philosophy on ofiice life, which is being pub- lished in next month's issue of Farm Living, or Home on the Range. JOHN NOVI leaves his good posture in hygiene class to James Mullen. To the gym class, we would like to leave a step- ladder to get over the horse and a few barrels of Sloan's liniment. FLORENCE NARKIEWICZ wills her desire for traveling around the world in a canoe to anyone who can afford it. JOHN MASHINTONIO leaves his shop math book fall in one piecel to William Speelhoffer. HELEN JIANNINI bequeaths her well-worn French Book to a partner in crime, Betty Ann Fiorentinog MARY KRZESNIAK leaves her ability to get along with Miss Nugent to anyone who needs itg GLEN WALLER wills his great love for French to ze world-known continental de Parisi' Peter D'Ettorre. Vivacious DOROTHY HANSELL wills her position as cheerleader to Antoinette D'0razio. To would-be casanova Sam Minnick, JOHN YUR- CLASS WILL . CABA bequeaths his irresistibility f?J to women. DOROTHY DENNIS graciously leaves her alertness and punctuality in shorthand class fwake up!J to Betty Lou McFarland. Mr. Fox's aide-de-camp, JOHN SANTINO, wills his position to Donald Wallace 81 Co. NANCY COSIER bequeaths her little pilgrimages from study hall to traveler Peggy Link. ANTHONY REZZA wills' all his ide-J composed symphonies and mixed-up modulations from theory class to Francis DeCiurcio. MARIE FLOCCO leaves her twirling ability to .lean Harrison. A hammer and a bag of unused nails are left by BOB QUADE to that whiz of the wood shop, Joe Pizza. ARTHARINE DEAN bequeaths her high score on the girls' basketball team to anyone who can match it. fls it possibIe?l A press-card on all historical events is left from SAMUEL WEINER to that on-the-spot man, Charlie Staley. HELEN KUSEK wills her fashion designs and ar- tistic works to Irene Stalone. GINO SALVATI leaves to all undernourished male students his formula for muscular development- F-O-0-D! ' Today's Secretary, RITA MANCINI, bequeaths her shorthand speed to Tomorrow's Secretary, Sara Russo. RAYMOND ZALESKI, otherwise known as Za-Za, wills his forcefulness on the football team to all Junior athletes. fThat's including girlsl. FRANCES ALTOPIEDI graciously bequeaths her str-ing of pearls and boy friends to .lane Cambone. And last but not least, I just want to leave! We hereby do appoint this as our LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, to which we have afiixed our names on this 27th day of MAY, in the year of OUR LORD, ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE. Signed: TONY SIRCHIO. CLASS PROPHECY Docking on the beautiful and enchanting Isle of Paradise, I find myself amidst an atmos- phere of excitement. I decide to follow the crowd, and I soon behold a great feast where throngs of people are dancing, singing and hav- ing a joyous time. Theyire celebrating the election of their new king, and as I approach the throne, I see his face more clearly. Why it's Tom Priest. Sitting next to him is his girl, Friday, Toni Borusiewicz, who is busy taking notes on his discussion. He recognizes me and invites me to join him. While he is telling me about his island, I feel a cool hreezeg and I dis- cover that he is being fanned by four lovely girls-Marian Finwood, .lanet Stem, Helen Her- man and Bessie Reczka. Our conversation is interrupted by a very energetic hand led by none other than Higgs, Anthony DiGuglielmo. diggs has added two new ukulele players to his group-Angelo Benedict and Frank DeMedio. The vocalist is Pearl Bugg. After they have played a few numbers, a dance group appears. The leader is Marie Cianci, and with her are Frances Marino and Theresa Mashantonio. They are known as the Hoola-Hop Girls. Next on the program is a fashion show sponsored by the designer of the island, Irene Bailey. Berth Blair and Anita Green, two of Irene's models, display the latest fashions in tropical wear. ,. . g,,,.,,,,..,. CLASS PRCDPH ECY In the meantime the king enjoys varied delicacies served by .loan Rhoads and Julia Anderson. We then see a body-building demonstration led by Mr. Universe, 'flerryi' Murphy. Others in the demonstration are '4Dave Gebhardt, Al Risell and Alfred Zisk. Following these muscle boys there is an act that will really tickle your ribs. lt's that great comedy team-Dorothy Ferrier and Edmund McDonnell! Keep 'em smiling, pals! We are momentarily interrupted by the kingis messenger boy, Ernie Angelilli, who brings word that the platters of chicken will be late. It seems as if Bob Cushwa had an acci- dent, and the chickens escaped from their yard. Go get ,em 'Bob'! Of course, we have to have midgets, and tops in this field today are our own Irvin Dean and George Kelley. The crowd is really getting lively and must he kept in order by the traffic director, 'LMicky Licata, a former high school hall monitor. The celebration is about to end, and the king travels away in his modern limousine, de- signed by the master-mind, Bill Hitchcock. As I look around, I see that most of the crowd has left and the clean-up men have taken over. John Freeland, an old hand at sweeping up, is in charge, and with the aid of Bill,' Hughes and George Laverty the place looks spick-and-span in a jilfy. I signal for a taxi, and suddenly appears a long green Hudson driven by Gi1, Vandegrift. Gil offers to show me the places of interest on the island. The first place he points out is a quaint little hut with a sign, Island Photography Shop. There's Virginia Harley standing at the doorway waving to us. Hi Virginia! On the other side of the street, '4Gil points out the famous Charm School for Men, run by the eligible Richard Sheridan. He has a thriv- ing business I am told. We stop in for a while at the Paradise Pool to chat with the proprietor, 6'Don Thomas. He says it's always been a life-long ambition. Fred, Watton and Frank Rozecki are two of his able- bodied lifeguards. Glancing up we catch sight of Kay Risley as she dives from the 50-foot diving hoard. Kay is hoping to join the Olympic team next year. Adjoining the pool is a miniature golf course operated by Sophie Onoszko. She is very ably assisted by Adele Manetti and Lorraine Narkiewicz. The girls give out batons in place of golf clubs because they claim it is easier to hit the ball with them. Next '4Gil, points out the estates of the multi-millionaires, Mary Kay Ciavarelli and Betty Slater. Mary Kay and Betty made their fortunes by writing a modernized chemistry book. We are forced to move over to the side of the road as a drum and bugle corps passes. I'm not surprised to see that it is led by Ruth Krie- bel, the first lady bugler. Starting on my way once again, I ride down near the shore where we see some people water- skiing. It looks like-can it be?-it is! Elaine Miller and ,loan McQuirns are out there on the surf, and they're being pulled by Roger Taylor in his motorboat. We stop at Wood's Dairy Bar for a cool drink of coconut milk. We learn from Carol Fleming, head waitress, that Arthur Wood has set up a chain of dairy bars across the island. Sitting next to us at the bar is Reece Whitley, eating a large bowl of hominy grits. Reece says it's his favorite food. Heading down the road again, we can't miss the huge billing at the town theater an- nouncing 'LTony Sirchio's latest picture. Deanne McKee is co-starring. We decide to go in and are escorted to our seats by the usherette, Dorothy Radicioni. In the sports newsreel we see 'SBob LeRoy, star of Penn State's basketball team, making another goal. Looking closely at the fans, we see Theresa Pasqualini leading the cheering. After the show, since I have seen all the points of interest on Isle of Paradise, Gil takes, me to the dock where I board a boat for home. It's been a wonderful visit, and I hope that I may be able to return again some day. 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