Crafton High School - Ginkgo Yearbook (Crafton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1944 volume:

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' - 1' VM 'VIH' AL . l: 5 ' -4' Q ' f.4A , 'i-455' 1 tg -' -H' v- .- ' ,r f, 'I .serif qw . ' , I X :L ww? ,f 1 ' 'I 'I .H ffiifff lvf fl, , lf 1 ' Q QQ? A ggi ? Z? 1 11 , Cn' I I II PUBLISHED BY W 5-.55 ' N I , THE STUDENTS or . Q .,A RN CRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL Q CRAFTON, I PENNSYLVANIA . fggfif, I . arg' I 1 'If NN. nb 0' v gm, x c: 'fs 13' 5 'B F I u f.b Info ,f Mx wrC C f N5 J-f f ' l js W U ff, , . ,A ' , ' N I 4, I . 11: f , ' I . I +3 'R' of-I' - 4 'N .29 . , ir. . i U ,rrvziln .6.' , 'ds 1 Rm 0 'Dian -'H -.I -fir ' A L- 5' N - 10 v ': ' I .I . 95, ,. , I , ,v I i...,,I - 415' ' If ' , I - Eehiratinn It is difficult for one who follows in another's footsteps to succeed quickly and as well as he who has passed before. When those steps have been worn by a firm and steady tread for thirteen years, it is especially hard for the newcomer not to stumble-harder to recover and go on if he does. In Mr. Leaf we have found, we believe, one who will not stumble, one who will not be deterred, one who will carry forward the valuable practices of his esteemed predecessor and at the same time take distinctive steps of his own. Q We are proud to dedicate this issue of the GINKGO to Mr. Leaf, our new principal, who, we are confident, will do everything in his power to further the progress of Crafton High School. Page Four-THE GIN K GO --- ------ A ' ' EDWIN B. LEAF PRINCIPAL OF CRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL Page Five-THE GINKGO Table of Contents Editor ..... Foreword ..... In Memoriam ..... Board of Education ........ Superintendent of Schools --- Faculty ................. Seniors -- Iuniors ...... Sophornores --- Freshmen ............ Queens and Toppers --- Calendar of Events ...................-.......................... Program of the Unveiling of the Portrait of the Late Mr. Louis F. Brunk Athletics ..................................... .- .... -. - - - .. .... - - - - Snapshots - Organizations - Snapshots --- Arts ..... - - Alumni ....... Advertisements - - - Acknowledgments - - Page Seven'-THE GINKGO FI? .ef3'.f3?fiE'?5 ' ' 'Zip' .-E IAMES S. GRIER EDITOR Page Eight-THE GINKGO Zlfuremnrh All strife would be averted if friendship pre- vailed-if all tried to be good neighbors. To this end we have made the Good Neighbor Policy the theme of the current issue of the GINKGO. We have not set forth the ideal of this policy as it should exist among different peoples, nations, and racesg we have treated it in a less serious vein, as we imagine it does exist among those who surround us in our school life. Therefore, in these pages we have pic- tured the students as good neighbors and their deeds as neighborly acts. As you turn the pages, may you see yourself a Good Neighbor. Page Nine-THE GINKGO 3111 illllemnriam Mr. Louis F. Brunk, affiliated with the Crafton Public Schools from 1912 to 1943, as high school teacher, supervising principal, and high school prin- cipal, died on Iuly 19, 1943. His worth to the community is of inestimable value, for he has left, with all who knew him, a lasting impression of his fairness to everybody, of his independence of thought and of action, of his unswerving devotion to the performance of daily tasks, and of his belief and faith in the youth of today. His personal loss is great, and the influence of his character and personality will long be domi- nant in the men and Women whose teacher and adviser he was. Page Ten-THE GINKGO LOUIS F. BRUNK Affiliated with the Crciion Public Schools from 1912 to 1943 Page Eleven-THE GINKGO Board of Education h ip? Mary E, Foster Edmund Lynch Harry I. Deibel Lloyd H. Almy President Vice President Stanley H. Malone Secretory Dudley R. Meredith Walter D. Moser Page Twelve-TIIE GINKGO DENTON M. ALBRIGHT SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Page Thirteen-THE GINKGO Faculty 'GRACE L. BORGERDING, B.S.. Litt. M. Instructor in Commercial Subjects B.S., Carnegie Institute of Technology Litt. M., University ol Pittsburgh ZELLA CHAMBERS Supervisor of Art University ol Pittsburgh MARY KATE FORD, B.L.I. Instructor in Dramatics and English Sponsor of Drama Club B.L.l., Emerson School of Oratory 'THOMAS P. STEWART. B.S. Instructor in Commercial Subjects In charge ol Activities Financial Accounts B.S., University ol Pittsburgh SIGRID E. GAYVERT. A.B.. M.A. Supervisor of Vocal Music AB., University of Pittsburgh M. A,, Carnegie Institute of Technology E. VICTORY HANEY. B.S.. Ed. M. Instructor in Mathematics, Science, and Pre-Flight Aeronautics Sponsor ol Hi-Y Club B.S., Albright College Ed. M., Pennsylvania State College I. BERNARD HOGG. B.S., M.A.. Ph.D. Instructor in Social Studies Sponsor ol Stamp Club B.S., Slippery Rock State Teachers College M.A., University of Pittsburgh Ph.D., University of Chicago FLORENCE RACHEL HOLLIDAY Instructor in General Home Economics Beaver College, Philadelphia S. GLENN KEEPER. B.S. Instructor in Mathematics Faculty Treasurer ol Athletic Association B.S., Grove City College DAVID H. KISER. A.B.. M.A. Instructor in English Adviser of NEWS O'CRAFT Staff A.B., M.A., University ol Pittsburgh SAMUEL C. MAHOOD. B.S.. M.S. Instructor i'n Industrial Arts B.S., University of Pittsburgh M.S., Pennsylvania State College CHARLES S. MCLAUGHLIN, Litt.B.. M.Ed. Instructor in Spanish Sponsor ot Spanish Club Litt,B., Grove City College M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh CONSTANCE A. BAULT. B.S. Instructor in Commercial Subjects Sponsor ot NEWS O' CRAFT B.S., Indiana State Teachers College ANNA LORA MORELAND, A.B. Instructor in Physical Training Sponsor ot Girls' Athletic Association Sponsor of Leaders Corps A.B., University of Pittsburgh MAY M. STRAITIFF, A.B. Instructor in Biology and Mathematics Sponsor of Biology Club Sponsor of Research Club A.B'., Grove City College 'On leave ot absence for service in the Armed Forces ot the United States Page Fourteen-T HE GINKGO Faculty HELEN F. MORSS. A.B., B.S. Librarian Sponsor of Library Club A.B., Bethany College B.S. in L.S., Western Reserve University GEORGE E. PARFITT. B.S. Instructor in Science Sponsor ot Student Council B.S., University of Pittsburgh 'IOHN E. REED. B.S.. Litt. M. Instructor in Social Studies Sponsor oi Model Airplane Club B.S., California State Teachers College Litt.M,, University of Pittsburgh 'HAROLD L. SERVEY. B.S.. Ed.M.. M.S. Director of Visual Education Instructor in Biological Sciences B.S., Albright College Ed.M., University oi Pittsburgh M.S. University ol Pittsburgh IOHN D. SMALL. A.B., M.A. Director ol Band and Orchestra Instructor in Instrumental Music A.B., M.A., Carnegie Institute of Technology EDITH F. SPAMER. A.B.. M.A. Instructor in Latin and English Faculty Treasurer of Girl Reserves Club Sponsor ot Gens Togata Sponsor ot Romani Hodierni A.B., University ol Pittsburgh M.A,, Columbia University MARY CLAWSON SPRINGER. A.B., M.A. Instructor in French Guidance Counselor Sponsor ol Girl Reserves Club Sponsor ol French Club A.B., M.A., University of Pittsburgh MARY E. STEINMETZ. AJ. Instructor in English In charge oi Publicity for Girl Reserves Club A,B., Thiel College EDNA C. VOGELEY. A.B., M.A. Instructor in English Adviser to GINKGO Stati A.B., M,A., University of Pittsburgh IANE P. MAZUR. B.S. Instructor in Commercial Subjects Faculty Treasurer ot GINKGO Sponsor of NEWS O'CRAFT Stall B.S., University oi Pittsburgh MARLIN B. WENBICH. A.B., Ed.M. Director ol Athletics A.B'., Lebanon Valley College Ed.M., University ot Pittsburgh WILLIAM G. WILLIS. A.B., M.A. Instructor in Social Studies Guidance Counselor Sponsor of National Honor Society ' A.B., Muskingum College M.A., University ol Pittsburgh REBA CAMPBELL Secretary to the Superintendent Slippery Rock State Normal School DOROTHY MAE DILLON Secretary to the High School Principal Cralton High School 'On leave ot absence tor service in the Armed Forces ol the United States Page Fifteen-THE GINKGO Seniurs Sm Good Neighbors Help ---- --- v-:ff---------- f-:Q33395ZZQZZZZZZZZZZBQZBQQQQEEZ ... Q. 31 Y---------------v----v--vv--v-------v----v ----v--v-- -JESS Senior Class COLORS: Blue and white OFFICERS WILLIAM DOUGHERTY .... .... P resident BETTY LEE CARTER .... ..... V ice President IUNE MCNARY .... .-- Secretary-Treasurer SPONSORS Mr. Charles McLaughlin Miss Edna Vogeley Mr. Thomas Stewart Mr. William Willis Page Eighteen-THE GINKGO MARY ANNE ATKINSON-Generous . . . naive . . . worries about her dog . . . dislikes affected people and is unaffected herself . . . makes friends easily . . . wants to be ci doctor . . . could assume the serious and dignified appearance of one. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'43, Secretary '43g Drama Club,' 42-'44, HELEN AULI.- Deeply studious one minute, gayly amuslng the next . . . has a sweet temper, which she easily controls . . . possesses varying moods that account for her many friends . . . will be missed when she leaves C. H. S. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Secretary, '43-'44, Drama Club, '42-'44. HERMIKN BACKINGER-ls a proof that the best things come in small packages . . . is seldom serious . . . enjoys lfe immensely . . . is argumentative . . . usu- ally comes out the winner . , . the longer he's known, the better he's liked. Phy-Chy Club, '42-'44. MARY E. BARRETT-Our little Irish brunette . . . pos- sesses a radiant personality . . . is active in sports and school affairs . . . goes at things-work and pleasure-with equal zeal . , . is a girl everybody wants for a friend, - Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Cabinet, '40-'41, President, '43- '44: Leaders' Corps, '42-'44, NEWS O'CRAFT, '43, Stu- dent Council, '41-'44g National Honor Society, '44. HARRY BLACK-Never misses meeting the crowd at 4:01 P.M .... pals around with Kirby and Clarke. . . struggles along with his school work because he must . . . but often turns a cold shoulder to it , . . is looking forward to donning khaki, Gym Club '40-'4l. PHYLLIS BOICB-Wiry . . . has an unassuming man- ner . , . has red hair but not the temper said to accompany it , . . is easy-going . . . can always find an original solution to a problem . . . is a good sport. Girl Reserves, '43. KATIREEN BOYD- Slapps to her pals . . . is quiet and refined . . . loves to bowl . . . enjoys driving the family car lwhen allowedl . . . is a sweet girl with a wonderful disposition . . . has oodles of friends. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Vice President, '43-'44: Leaders' Corps, '43-'44g Spanish Club, '42-'43: Girls' Athletic Association, '43-'44. BEVERLY BHOOKER-Typical high-school girl . . . is unaffected . . . good-natured . . , likeable . . . sincere . . . an interesting talker . . . likes a certain amount of sports , . . turns out good work . . . is on the road to success, Girl Reserves, '42-'Mp Mixed Chorus, '43-'44, Girls' Chorus, '42-'44, Page Nineteen'-THE GIN KGO LILLIAN BROOKE!!-Has beautiiul black hair, the en- vy ol all . . . is demure and soft-spoken . . . re- minds one ol a china doll . . . is friendly and kind . . . has a sweet personality . . . is a good student. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Mixed Chorus, '43-'44, Girls' Chorus, 42-'44. IOBN BROOKS-Has short, black curly hair and flash- ing blue eyes . . . enjoys drawing . . . is a basketball fan . . . efficient . . . expresses hersell well . . . wants to become a dress designer . . . it she does, American styles will he tops, Girl Reserves, '42-'44, French Club, '42-'43, ROBERT BHOTHEBTON-Called Benny by the kids, George by Miss Ford and Botherton kg Miss Vogeley . . . is a student . . . can always lin some- thing to say . . . toots a mean trumpet , . . will probably be another Harry Iames. Hi-Y Club, '42-'43, NEWS O'CRAFT, '41-'43p Stage Force, '42-'43, Orchestra, '40-'44p Band, '40-'44, May Music Festival, '43p Rio Rico, orchestra, '43g Waltz Dream, orchestra, '42, Stamp Club, '42-'43, Secre- tary, '43p Model Airplane Club, '40-'44, Miss Iimmy, '44, National Honor Society, '44, DOROTHY BROWN-One ol the most popular girls in the Senior Class . . . is loquacious . . . has personali- ty plus . . . spends all her spare time devouring super-charged vitamin bars . . . loves to sleep and dance . . good luck, Dot. Girl Reserves, '40-'44g Spanish Club, '42-'44, Secretary- Treasurer, '43-'44p Mixed Chorus, '43-'44, Girls' Chorus, '43-'44g43Lizrary Club, '39-'4O: Girls' Athletic Associa- tion, ' -' . VIRGINIA BUSINGER- A go-getter . . . has cm al- most perpetual smile, intriguing dimples . . . is c girl one can confide in . . . generous . . . selt-re- liant , . . displays charming manners, Girl Heserves, '40-'44, Biology Club, '41-'4Z. KENNETH CARLSON-So patriotic he gave up his au- tomobile lor the war ellort . , . has an irresistible smile . . . there's never a dull moment when he is aroliaind. .l.A. can work when he has a mind to . . . e is - . WILLIAM CAHRICK-Personable . , . is quiet and unassuming . . . one ol those people for whom one's regard keeps increasing with time . . . dahbles in amateur photography . . . enjoys Miss Vogeley's class- es . . . will probably go through lite playing the role ol an interested bystander, for which he has shown an early preference. Biology Club, '41, Model Airplane Club, '41, Athletic Association, '41-'42, BETTY LEE CARTER-Has a swell sense of humor . . . can give and take a joke with equal ease . . . lriends can always count on Kelty in their direst moments . . . will readily make her way in this generation ol well-dressed, career-minded women. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, French Club, '42-'44g Leaders' Corps, '41-'44. Treasurer, '42-'44, Gens Togata, '40-'4l: National Honor Society, '43-'44s NEWS O'CRAFT, '42- '44p GlNKGO Stall, '42-'44, Musical, '40-'Mg 'Waltz Dream, '4Zg Drama Club, '42-'44p Girls' Chorus, '40- '-14, Library Club, '40-'41, Forensic League Contest, '4lp Rio Rico, '43g Romani Hodierni, '42-'43: Vice- President ot Senior Class, '43-'44, Miss Iimmy, '44, Page T we-nty-THE- GINKGO WILLIAM CHURCH-ls witty . . . always ready for a good laugh . . . enlivens any class he is in . . . enjoys a good game of tennis . . . is-. never seen without Herman . . . likes girls in,.'general . . . and they like him. Spanish Club, '434'44, GINKGO Staff, '44, LORAINE CLARK-Is the petite lass with the sparkling smile and pleasing manner . . . is genuine, kind, and helpful . . , will set a record in the business world . . . here's to your success, Loraine. Girl Reserves, '41, '43-'44, Biology Club, '43, Drama Club, '434'44. WILLIAM D. CLARKE- Red to all his friends tand he possesses manyi . . . never misses the 4:01 P.M. meeting . . . where he is always ready with a rousing A.men . . . is usually found in the company of Harry Kirby and Johnny Nehus . . , definitely a swell guy. IOHN CONNIFF-Good-natured . . . likes to dance . . is a football fan . . . reliable . . . will have no trouble adjusting himself when he gets out into the world. Spanish Club, '42-'43, Gens Togata, '40-'41, Biology Club, '41-'42, Waltz Dream, '43, Pirates of Penzance, '42, Mixed Chorus, '40-'43, Boys' Chorus, '40, Stamp Club, '40-'41, Model Airplane Club, '40-'4l. MARGARET ANNE COUCH-The gal with the smile that never wears off . . . has a sweet disposition that accounts for her many friends . . . is always ready to help us out of perilous French situations tand don't think we mindj . . . tops with us all. Boosters' Club, '41, Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Leaders' Corps, '42-'44, Secretar , '43-'44, French Club, '42-'44, Gens Togata, '40-'41, NEWS O'CHAF'l', '42-'44, Musical, '40-'44, Cheerleader, '43-'44, Waltz Dream, '42, Drama Club, '43-'44, Mixed Chorus, '40-'44, Girls' Chorus, '40-'44, Library Club, '40-'41, Forensic League Contest, '41, Rio Rico, '43, Girls' Athletic Associa- tion, '42-'44, Champion Girls' Basketball Team, '43, Romani Hodierni, '42-'43, Craft Club, '40-'41, National Honor Society, '44, RITA DALEY-The perfect secretarial type , . . is an efficient worker . . . quiet . . . ambitious . . . self- elfacing, but has a mind of her own , . . likes to have things just right . , . helps in the office. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, French Club, '41-'44, NEWS O'- CRAFT, '41-'44, Business Manager, '43-'44, Biology Club, '42-'43, Library Club, '42-'43, Girls' Athletic Associa- tion, '42-'44, Craft Club, '40-'41, ALFRED DEAN-Athletic . . , helpful . . . has a dry sense of humor . . . is usually found wandering aimlessly through the halls . . . among the last to arrive in school, and among the first to leave . . . liked by his teachers. Hi-Y Club, '43-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'44, Student Council, '434'44. RICHARD DEAR-Human dynamo . . , not too fond of algebra . . . spends excess energy in hunting and boxing . . . can down innumerable Mexican sundaes . . . has a fertile imagination that gives promise of o lively and varied career following his school days Page Twenty-one-THE GINKGO IACQUELINE DELMER- 1ackie . . . is frequently on the Honor Roll . . . always happy . . . enjoys a joke . . . is seen often with Mary and Speedy . , , likes good books and plays. Girl Reserves, '4l-'44g Spanish Club, '43p Biology Club, '4l. WILLIAM M. DICKSON-Suave and unexcitable . . . constantly meditating on methods of making money without working . . . doesn't always agree with everyone , . . is capable of expressing a delightfully satiric humor . . . threatens someday to write a book and put us all in it, French Club. '41-'43g Gens Togata, '40-'41, Phy-Chy gl1ulZh'43-'44, NEWS O'CRAFT, '40-'44, Romani Hodierm, WII.LlAM DOUGHERTY-Man about town . . . tall, dark, and distinguished looking . . . has already started working his way up through the ranks of ihe local A 6- P . . . may someday head the nation . . . cer- tainly will have our vote. Hi-Y Club, '43-'44, Phy-Chy Club, '42-'44, Student Coun- cil, '42p Musical, '41-'447 Biology Club, '43-441 Orches- tra, '41-'43g Band, '41-'44, President ot Senior Class, '43-'44, Miss Iimrnyf' '44. EILEEN DOUGLASS-ls the NEWS O'CRAFT'S right-hand man . . . quiet, unassuming, and shy when called upon to recite . . . a hard worker who occupies a place in school that is hard to fill. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, NEWS O'CRAFT, '42-'44, Library Club, '43-'44. KATHERINE FABIAN-Is mischievious, fun-loving, popu- lar . . . would rather sleep than eat . . , cant keep awake in certain classes . , . is the life of the party . . . has that definite something that will keep her popular always. Boosters' Club, '44g'Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Gens Togata, '4U-'4lp Biology Club, '41-'42g Drama Club, '43-'44g GINKGO Staff, '44, A 'IAMES ALFRED FORREST-The owner of curls that drive the girls crazy with envy . . . is more often seen than heard, but frequently pours forth peals of contagious laughter . . . i's a member of the Army Air Corps Reserve . . , will leave school before gradua- tion . . . may he have many happy landings. GRACIE FOSTER-Is the pep element of pep meet- ings . . . easily recognized by the moccasin which is eternally falling off . . . determined . . . a live wire of energy. . .has a magnetic personality which draws her scores of friends . . . will race to her goal. Boosters' Club, '4lg Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'43, French Club, '4l-'44, Gens Togata, '40- 'Lllg Musicals, '40-'44p Cheerleader, '42-'44g Waltz Dream, '42, Drama Club, '42-'44, Mixed Chorus, '40- '44p Girls' Chorus, '40-'-14: Library Club, '40-'4l, Rio Rico, '43g Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44g Romani Hodierni, '41-'42, Miss Iimmy, '44. HELEN ANN GALLAGHER--Sparkling , . . fickle , . . has a very infectious giggle . . , is a confirmed op- timist , . . eager to know the why and the whereiore . . . is a really good dancer , , . has good taste in clothes . . . will make the grade, Girl Reserves, '42-'43, Spanish Club, '42-'43, National Honor Society, '44. 'In the Armed Forces of the United States Page Twenty-two-THE GINKGO IEAN B. GEBAUER- lingo , . . is tall . . . has dark, smiling eyes . . . always does her work well . . . loves to bowl . . . intends to go to college . . , likes sports, especially baseball games at Forbes Fie , Boosters' Club, '41-'44, Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Leaders' Corps, '42-'44, President, '43-'44, Spanish Club, '43-'44, Gens Togata, '41-'42, GINKGO Stall, '42-'44, Musical, '44, Drama Club, '42-'44, Treasurer, '43-'44, Mixed Chorus, '43-'44, Girls' Chorus, '43-'44, Library Club, '40-'41, Romani Hodierni, '41-'42, Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation, '43-'44, Champion Girls' Basketball Team, '43- Miss Iimmy, '44, National Honor Society, Secretary- 'l'reasurer, '44, LOUISE GEXNZEH-Has big brown eyes that don't miss a thing . , . loves to ice-skate , . . doesn't mind school . , . especially enjoys kidding with Mr, Stewart . . . is a true friend . . . a lovely girl to know, Girl Reserves, '42-'43. WILLIAM GIBSON-An indispensable member oi the tootball team . . . was voted the best dancer in the class in his junior year , , . seems always to be happy , . . had planned to go to Pitt after gradua- tion, but at the present has his eye on the Armed Services. Spanish Club, '43-'44, Gens Togata, '40-'41, Romani Hodierni, '41-'42, Ph -Chy Club, Vice President, '42-'43, President, '43-'44, Student Counci'l, '43-'44, Biology Club, '42-'43, Football, '43, Baseball, '42-'43, Stamp Club, '41-'43, Vice President, '42-'43, Iunior Class, Vice President, '42-'43, National Honor Society, '44, FLORENCE GLAVIN-Always in the mood for fun and a good time . . . sometimes loses interest in certain classes , . . is otherwise wide awake and energetic . . . sure to bring light to this dull world . . , regis- tered at Penn State. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, French Club, '41-'44, Gens Togata, '40-'4l, Phy-Chy Club, '43-'44, GINKGO Staff, '44, Drama Club, '42-'43, Mixed Chorus, '41-'42, Girls' Chorus, '40-'42, Girls' Athletic Association, '43-'44, Forensic League Contest, '41, Craft Club, '40-'43. ROBERT GOODIHG--D0esn't say much, but that doesu't tool his acquaintances . . . is really a regular iellow . . , has a sh , quick smile that wins him many friends . . . tinds time to do good work in school Biology Club, '42-'43, National Honor Society, '44, MARIOHIE GRANT-Came to us from Pearl Harbor in her junior year , . . lelt us lor Philadelphia in Novem- ber, '43 . . . always had a smile for everyone . . . captured one ot the leading roles in the operetta in her junior year . . . will always be remembered by her many friends in C.H.S. Girl Reserves, '42-'43, Spanish Club, '42-'43, Rio Rico, '43, Mixed Chorus, '42-'43, Girls' Chorus, '42-'43. 'WARREN C. GREEN-Glamour boy ot '44 . . . is liked by all , . . tall, blond, and blue-eyed . . . will look swell in his future uniform, that ol the Army Air Corps . . . much to the regret of the class, will probably leave before the end ot the year . . . there aren't many like him. Hi-Y Club, '43-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'43, GINKGO Stott, '42, Biology Club, '40-'42, Football, '43, IAMES G-RIER-Distinguished by his versatility...is a good friend . . . a reliable student . . . one ot the best dancers in the Senior Class . . . quick in repartee . . . always has a good time . . . should succeed in anything he attempts. Phy-Chy Club, '42-'44, Secretary., '43-'44, National Honor Society, '43-'44, NEWS O'CRA , '42-'44, GINKGO Stall, '43-'44, Editor-in-chief, '44, Football Manager, '43. 'ln the Armed Forces of the United States Page Twenty-three -THE GINKGO DORIS G. GRIFFITHS--Dresses attractively . . . pos- sesses athletic ability.. .has an answer to everything . . . doesn't care too much for school . . . enjoys a good laugh . , . will probably get ahead in the world. CHARLES GRUBE-A swell kid and a girl-shy man's man . . . is a double threat, athletically and scholasti- cally, to other men . . . already a member of the U.S.N.A.C .,.. will go far, very far. French Club, '42-'44, Student Council, '40-'44, Vice President, '42-'43, President, '43-'44g GINKGO Staff, '40- '42g Walt' -Dream, '43p Pirates oi Penzance, '4lg Mixed Chorus, '40-'42, Boys' Chorus, '40-'42, Football, '42-'43, Basketball, '43-'44, Baseball, '42-'44, Forensic League Contest, '41, National Honor Society, Vice Presi- dent, '44. RICHARD B. HAAG-The heart-stop of the Senior Class . , . is tall, blond, and handsome . . . a wonderful dancer . . . passes unrutfled through the trials of the day . . . succeeds in everything he undertakes . . , is at the top of the list of his friends. Spanish Club, '42-'4.3p Gens Togata, '40-'41, Stage Force, '42-'43g Gym Club, '41, Band, '40-'42g Football, '42-'43: Miss Iimmy, '44. PATMCIA HANLEY-Has beautiful red hair and slanting, almond-shaped eyes . . . possesses a charming smile and a pleasant voice . . . is a straight thinker . . . will make a charming secretary or receptionist, Girl Reserves, '42-'43, Drama Club, '43-'44, EUGENE HANNUM-Sunshine boy of the Senior Class . . . Pop's indispensable . . . our hero . . . seems to like everybody . . . everybody likes him . . . is serious in school but never overdoes it . . . interested in the Navy Air Corps . . . Axis, bewarelll Boosters' Club, '42, Hi-Y Club, '43, Spanish Club, '42- '43g Phy-Ch Club, '43-'44, Biology Club, '42, Orches- tra, '41-425 Land, '41-'42g Football, '43, Basketball, '43- '44, Tennis, '4l-'42, Baseball, '43-'44g Miss Jimmy, '44. TWILA HAHKINS-Fair and dark-haired . . . is quiet . . . dotes on movie magazines . . . is seldom seen without Mary Ann Schroader . . . a loyal friend . . . laughs easily and often . . . is well liked by class- mates . . . the kind ot person who will succeed. Earl Reserves, '3-'44, Champion Girls' Basketball Team, IAMES HARRIS-One of the most courteous boys in the Senior Class . . . never fails to do his work well . . , possesses a very agreeable disposition . . . will be a success in whatever he chooses to do, Gene Togafa, '40-'41, Phy-Chy Club, '42-'43, Musical, '40-'43, Biology Club, '41-'42, Mixed Chorus, '41-'43, Boys' Chorus, '41-'43, Museum and Research Club, 'gl-'43,Romani Hodierni, '41-'42, National Honor Socety, MARY ELIZABETH HART-Greentree's Versatile Veroni- ca . . . is definitely scholastic but knows where to stop . . , has a very definite sense of humor which makes her fun to be with . . . is ever dependable . , . will be sorel missed by Miss Gayvert and the '45 NEWS OCRAF4' Staff. Girl Reserves, '40-'43, Leaders' Corps, '43-'44, French Club, '41-'43, Gens Togata, '40-'41, Phy-Chy Club, '42- '43: National Honor Society, '43-'44, NEWS O'CRP-FT, '42- '44, Editor-in-Chief, '43-'44, GINKGO Staff, '41-'43, Musical, '41-'44, Waltz Dream, '42g Drama Club, '42- '44, Mixed Chorus, '41-'44, Girls' Chorus, '40-'-14g Foren- sic League Contest, '4lp Rio Rico, '43, Romani Hodier- ni, President, '41-'425 Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44, Page Twenty- four-TH E GIN K GO PATRICIA HECKLBR- Miss Pep Appeal . . . is always found where there's fun . . . is an accomplished ten- nis enthusiast . , . insists that she knows people with Kelly-green eyes . . . has a naivete which makes rnany a dull class lively . , . loves ham bar-b-ques and horse-back riding. Boosters' Club, '44, Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Leaders' Corps, '41-'44, French Club, '42-'44g Gens Togata, '40- '4l: Romani Hodierni, '41-'42g Biology Club, '43, Drama Club, '44, Library Club, '40-'41, Girls' Athletic Associa- tion, '44, Champion Girls' Basketball Team, '43. IANE HENDEHSHOT-Quiet . . . reserved . . . has al- ways had a redhead in her life . . . is an ardent Prank Sinatra fan . . . never backs down on a deci- sion . . . is a good student when she wants to be. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'44, Drama Club, '42-'44, Girls' Atheltic Association, '42-'44. PAUL HERTRICK-Likes to ski and ice-skate . . , is al- ways willing to lend a helping hand . . . has many friends . . . is loads of fun . . . has a pertect com- bination ol traits which assures him iuture success. Spanish Club, '42-'43f Biology Club, '42-'43. IAMES B. HILLIARD-Crafton's gilt to the girls tso he ignores iheml . , . possesses a calm, imperturbable manner . . . carefully avoids all uproars . . . holds his brain power in reserve . . . will some day surprise the world, but not his friends, with a great achievement. GINKGO Staff, '44. PHILIP HUGHES-Has blond curly hair and even dim- ples . . . is constantly willing to laugh . . . has the virtue ot enjoying people tremendously . . . is a confirmed cowboy . . . tortune will undoubtedly smile on him because Phil's bound to smile first. Spanish Club, '42-'43, Gens Togata, '40-'41, Stage Force, '42-'43, Biology Club, '42-'43, Pirates of Penzance, '41, Mixed Chorus, '40-'43, Boys' Chorus, '40-'43, Rio Rico, '43, Romani Hodierni, '41-'4Z. SAM INGRAM-Comes trorn Ingram . . . is Miss Voge- ley's problem child . . . always clowning . , , always seen where a crowd gathers . . . likes to describe something elaborately . . . usually beats the tardy bell by E split second . . . is capable of doing very good WOT . French Club, '43-'44, Phy-Chy Club, '43-'44, NEWS O'CRAFT, '43-'44, .'Rio Rico, '43, Mixed Chorus, '42-'44, Boys' Chorus, '42-'44. IAMES IRVIN-Courteous . . . natural . . . shy . . . serious-minded , . . works hard at everything . . . is a good driver . . . dislikes conceited people, and avoids them when possible. 'STANLEY IONFS- Chick to all . . . is an ambitious lellow . , . smarter than he appears . . . liked by everyone . . . frequently visits the recreation center , . is interested in flying . . . will make a grand piot. Boosters' Club. '40-'41, Gens Togata, '41-'42, Gym Club, '40-'4l: Band, '40-'4l. 'ln the Armed Forces of the United States Page Twenty-five- THE GINKGO RITA MILDRED KAISER-Pretty . . . vivacious . . . has a cheerful personality . . . is always looking on the bright side ot things . . . pals with Margie Neish . . . is a loyal typist lor NEWS O'CRAFT . . . is a nice person to have around. Boosters' Club, '41, Girl Reserves, '40-'44, NEWS 95ClZfF'T, '43-'44, Biology Club, '41-'42, Drama Club, CLARA LOUISE KASPER-Hails from Greentree . . . is neat as a pin . . . aspires to be a nurse . . . ought to be a good one . . . is iaithlul to triends . . . sticks at 4: job once she starts . . . appreciates good things. Girl Reserves, '42-'44g Gens Togata, '40-'4l. VIRGINIA KEARNS-Upholds the dignity ol the Senior Class . . . can be counted on lor a job well done . . . loves toasted doughnuts and thinks Marines are wonderful . . has a well-rounded personality which insures success . , . is just plain nice to have around. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Leaders' Corps, '43-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'43g Gens Togata, '40-'4lg Musical, '41, Biolo- gg Club. '42-'43, Drama Club, '42-'44, Mixed Chorus, '4 -'44, Girls' Chorus, '42-'44, Library Club, '40-'41, Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44, Secretary, '43-'44. HAROLD KELTON-Has a lamous laugh, which is usu- ally turned on in English class . . . wears bright sweaters, the envy ol the entire school . . . is loads ol lun at all times . . . can accomplish a thing or two. Spanish Club, '42, Biology Club, '41-'42g Drama Club, '43, Model Airplane Club, '40. IRENE KERMES-- The quiet-as-u-mouse type . . . one of the prettiest ot the senior girls . . . has a lovely salt voice , . . seems to enjoy lite . . . loves to talk once she gets started . , . is likeable and friendly . . . a conscientious student. Girl Reserves, '40-'44. ALTHEA S. KINCAID-Dependable . . . NEWS O'CRAFT could not come out without her loyalty . . . is a hard worker and a good student . . . very well liked by all the teachers and students . . . intends to be a secretary in some large lirm. Girl Reserves, '41-'44g Leaders' Corps, '43-'44, Student Council, '44g NEWS O'CRAFT, '42-'44, GINKGO Stalt, '44: Biology Club, '41-'42: Girls' Athletic Association, '43-'44, Girls' Championship Basketball Team, '43, Na- tional Honor Society, '44. HARRY KIRBY-Irresistible to women, but inaccessible to all but one . . . can be plunged into dire misery at the mere mention oi an English assignment . . , is a devotee ot ice-skating and sandlot tootball . . . will undoubtedly apply his athletic ability when kick- ing success tor a goal. NORMA KLEMMER-Pretty . . , charming . . . is one ot lngram's giits to Cratton High . . . has a dazzling smile that brightens any room she is in . . . is well liked by everyone because ol her sweet disposition. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Leaders' Corps, '43-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'43: Drama Club, '43-'44, Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation, '42-'44. Page Twenty-six-'THE GINKGO s r LEONA G. KOGLIN-Possesses a beautiful high sopra- no voice . . . will be remembered tor her solo work in chorus . . . has lovely auburn hair . . . and that 1ust-stepped-out-ot-a-bandbox look . . . does neat work . . . is a sincere triend. Girl Reserves, '42-'Mg GINKGO Staff, '42-'44, Musical, '43g Mixed Chorus, '42-'43g Girls' Chorus, '42-'43, Rio Rico, '43. IRENE A. KOLANKO-A very pretty girl . . . is crazy about ice-skating . . . one ol the best drum xnajorettes Cratton High has ever had . . . enjoys her work in the band . . . will be missed at the football games next year. Band, '41-'44g Girls' Championship Basketball Team, '43g Musical, '42-'44, HELEN KOLESAR-Sometimes altectionately called Cole-slow . . . is genial . . . loyal to her triends . . . good-natured . . . industrious . . . warm-hearted . . . dignilied . . . conscientious . , . an attentive listener . . , deserves the best. RUTH KREPPS--Has a sweet smile . . . spends all her spare time writing letters to keep up the morale ol the service men . . . always has a triendly greeting tor everyone . . , wants to be a secretary . . . will make an etlicient one. BARBARA KROLL-Has a friendly personality that has won her many lriends . . . is refreshing . . . sympa- thetic . . . not quiet . . . chews gum vigorously . . . says she is practicing to be a good secretary. Girl Reserves, '43-'Mp Girls' Chorus, '43g Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'43, Girls' Championship Basketball Team, '43. BERNRDETTE LARKIN-The girl with the friendly man- ner . , . enjoys dancing, especially jitterbugging . . . is liked by everyone who knows her . . . a good sport . . . has intelligence and poise that will help her attain her goal. VIRGINIA LEECH-Seems never to live up to her nick- name ot Speedy . . . is brainy . , . has a passion tor steak . . . yearns to travel in Europe . . . enjoys the better things ot lite. Girl Reserves, '40-'44g French Club, '4l-'43g Gans Togata, '40-'4l: NEWS O'CRAF'l', '42-'4-ig GINKGO Stall, '41-'42g Musical, '43-'44: Rio Rico, '43, Mixed Chorus, '43-'44g Girls' Chorus, '42-'Mg Girls' Athletic Association, '42- 44, Romani Hodierni, '41-'4Z. MARIORIE LEITH-An attractive brunette . . . possess- es keen, honest judgment which she always sticks by . . . likes to swim . . . was once interested in be- coming a model but gave that idea up in lavor ot busi- ness administration. Girl Reserves, '42-'44g Spanish Club, '42-'44p Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44. Page Twenty-seven:-THE GINKGO at . CHARLES LONEY-Has brains-and we do mean brains . . . is always ready with some witty remark . . . is liked and admired by everybody . . . perhaps will write that great American novel. French Club, '4l-'44, President, '42-'43, Phy-Chy Club, '42-'44g National Honor Society, '43 44, President, '44, NEWS O'CRAl-'T, '43-'-145 GINKGO Staff, '42-'44, Musical, '40-'44, Biology Club, '41-'43, Orchestra, '42-'44, Band, '40-'-141 Museum and Research Club, '41-'43. IOAN LUT2-The future Powers' Model , . . I llashes a beautilul, sparkling smile . . . is not a grind but gets her work done . . . has a pleasing personality that makes her nice to know. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Spanish Club, '42f'44g Gens 'l'o- qata, '1-101 Romani Hodierni, '4l: NEWS O'CRAFT, '42- '46, GINKGO Stall, '44g Biology Club, '42, Library Club, '4 -'4l. ' DONALD P. MAIN-Slow but sure . . . has a nice personality which appeals to everyone , . . is not easily excited . , . dislikes any iorm ol school work, but does enough to get by . . . is certainly one ot Cralton's lavorites. DOLORES EILEEN MCCARTHY-Blonde . . . is always giggling . . . always happy . . . wears lovely clothes . . , olten gets into trouble with Mr. Mc- Laughlin because of her nickname Mac . . . is Gimbel's ace salesgirl . . . a loyal lriend and a swell girl. G'rl Reserves, '40-'44, Spanish Club, '41-'42, NEWS O'CRAFT, '42-'43, Library Club, '40-'41, Girls' Athletic Association, '43-'44. RICHARD McCl.BI.LAND-Likes all kinds of sports, es- pecially baseball . . . some day may become a pro- lessional baseball player . . . doesn't like to dance . . . is a smooth dresser . . . favors green . . . is a good student . . . lend ol chemistry. Football, '43, Baseball, '43-'44. WALLACE H. MACURDY-Quiet but alert . . . likes to argue in history class . . . is interested in science . . . builds excellent model airplanes . . . plays the trumpet well . . . can be depended upon . . . will make a place lor himself in the world. French Club, '42-'43, Gens Togata, '40-'41, Phy-Chy Club, '43-'44, Stage Force, '43-'44, Musicals, '40-'4-ig Band, '40-'44, Model Airplane Club, '41-'44, Secretary, '43-'44, Romani Hodierni, '42-'43, Craft Club, '40-'41. WALTER I. MCGEHVEY-Always stringing original tall tales . . . is continually thinking up new and amaz- ing inventions . . . olten seen speeding around on his bike . . . has a certain shy manner that wins triends . . . would make a good salesman. Spanish Club, '41-'43p Biology Club, '41-'42. NANCY McKAY-Another McKay lrom Ingram . . . has a marvelous personality . . . is talkative . . . al- ways happy . . , has an answer lor everything . . . is one ot the best liked girls in school. Girl Reserves, '42-'44g Leaders' Corps, '43-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'43, Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44. Page Twertlyfeight--THE GI N KGO ROBERT lAMES McKNlGH'l'-Tall and blond . . . has a pleasing personality . . . wears smooth plaid shirts . . . handles the money during lootball season . . is quiet in class . . , possesses a good sense oi humor . . . has definite opinions on certain subjects. Phy-Chy Club, '42-'43, Biology Club, '41-'42, Stamp Club, '41-'42, Athletic Association, '42-'44, DOROTHY IUNE MCNARY-The Daisy Mae oi her group . . is tall, true, and terrific . . . knows how to make iriends and keep them . . . is sincere in everything she undertakes . . . would make a per- lcct model , . . has our vote lor the ideal Senior girl. Girl Reserves, '41-'44, Leaders' Corps, '42-'44, Spanish Club. '47-'43g Romani Hodierni, '41-'427 Biology Club, 'dl-'42, Drama Club, '42-'44p Mixed Chorus, '43-'44g Grls' Chorus. 'Aft-'44, Girls' Athletic Association, 'Al- '44, President, '43-'-145 Girls' Championship Basketball Team, '43, Secretary-Treasurer, Senior Class, '43-'Mg PHILIP McQUADE-One of the wittiest of our witty Seniors . . . has an appreciation of a good joke . . . even when it's on himseli , . . possesses a Dickensian aura . . . is tand of handing the girls the proverbial lino . , . could qualify as the Ioseph Addison ol the twentieth century. Phy-Chy Club, '43-'44: NEWS O'CRAFT, '43-'44, RUTH MELIA-Voted the prettiest girl in her class lor the past several years . . . is popular with both boys and girls . . . quiet . . . but has abundant energy . . , works hard when she wants to. Boosters' Club, '43-'44g Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Cabinet, '42-'43: French Club, '42-'44, Gens Togata, '40-'41, Stu- dent Council. Secretary-Treasurer, '43-'44, Romani Hodierni, '4l-'42g GINKGO Stall, '43-'44p Pirates of Penzance,- '42, Biology Club, '41-'42, Drama Club, '42-'44,43Li1b1rary Club, '40-'4lg Girls' Athletii: Associa- tion, ' -' . EDNR MIKUS-A true iriend . . . faithful typist for NEWS O'CRAFT , , . enjoys lite without worrying too much . . . has a lot oi school spirit . . . always dresses well . , , would like to take up home eco- nomics at Carnegie Tech. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Cabinet, '4l-'44, Leaders' Corps, '42-'44: French Club, '42-'44g Gens Togata, '40-'4lp NEWS O'CRAFT, '42-'44: Musical, '42-'44g Biolo y Club, '41-'42g Drama Club, '42-'44, Secretary, '43-'43 Mixed Chorus, '42-'44p Girls' Chorus, '41-44, Library Club, '40-'4l: Rio Rico, '43p Girls' .Athletic Association, '43- '44, Romani Hodierni, '41-'42, Miss Iimmy, '44, BERTRICE MILLER-Constantly seen with her identi- cal twin . . . loves to confuse people and surely does succeed . . . counts her friends by the dozens . . . is generous, sincere, reserved, and dependable . . . will be missed in Craiton High next year. Girl Reserves, '43-'44g Drama Club, '44. BERNICE MILLER-A whiz at the typewriter . . . is noted lor her stick-to-itiveness . . . peppy, brimming ovor with enthusiasm . . . genial . . . a devotee oi daqncing . . . deserves to be as happy as she makes ot ers. Girl Reserves, '43-'44, Drama Club, '44, Girls' Athletic Association, '44. WALTER T. MUELLEH-Tall . . . likeable . . . has beautiful red hair, but not the disposition that often goes with it . . , goes in lor sports . . . shows a decided interest in school activities. French Club, '42-'43, Drama Club, '42-'44p Mixed Chorus '43-'44, Boys' Chorus, '43-'44, Football, '43, Basket- ball, '44, Baseball, '-14. Page Twenty-nine-THE GINKGO ROBERT MURRAY-Quiet . , . digniiied . . . thought- tul . . . gets along well in school and out oi school . . . is an ardent follower ot photography . . . a future R,K.O, manager. NEWS O'CRAFT, '43-'44g Orchestra, '42-'44, Baseball, Manager, '44. ROSE MARIE MUZZIE-Always has something to giggle over . , , bubbles over with pep and energy . . . hands her work in on time . . . likes to dance . . . is an excellent shorthand student . . . will make someone a good secretary. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Spanish Club, '41-'42g GINKGO Stall, '44, Library Club, '40, Girls' Championship Basketball Team, '43. IOHN I.. NEHUS-One ol Ingram's most promising con- tributions to C.H,S, . . . has a really genuine smile that matches his super plus personality . . . is famous for his ability to ease away with the iamily car . . . will make a real fighting leatherneck. MARIORIE I. NEISH-A pretty girl with dark brown eyes and black hair . . , is very quiet .in school . . . has ambition to become a secretary . . . would add to the elliciency and decoration oi any business oltice. Girl Reserves, '41-'44, Biology Club, '41-'42p Drama Club, '43-'44. PATTIE NEIPP-Pert and vivacious outside class . . . silent in class . . . has a penchant tor swimming . . . likes to ride bicycles in South Park . . . has the best wishes of her classmates lor her fixture suc- cess. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Spanish Club, '41-'43, Gens Togata, '40-'4lg Phy-Chy Club, '42-'43p Biology Club, '41-'42, Library Club, '40-'4lg Crait Club, '4l 43. KENNETH PATTERSON-Dark, handsome, and dynamic . , . is a smooth dancer . . . always well-dressed , . . enjoys lile at all times . . , ever ready with a good joke . , . here's to your good luck, Buzzl VVILLARD I.. PEARCE-Liked by both girls and boys . , . is cr smooth dancer . . . makes a snappy appear- ance . . . takes an active interest in Hi-Y . . . now a member ot the Navy's V-5 Program . . . slated tor SUCCESS. Hi-Y Club, '42-'Mp Football, '43. MILDHED PERCH-Has beautifull blonde tresses . . . is quiet . . . tlashes an engaging smile . , , likes candy bars and chewing gum . . . is active in sports . . . popular with everyone . . . will surely make some lucky person happy. Girl Reserves, '40-'44g Girls' Chorus, '4l-'42, Page Thirty-THE GINKGO' WALTER PIKUNAS-Dark and silent . . . is an at- tentive listener , , . athletically inclined . . . un- enamoured of the fairer sex . . . allergic to motion pictures . . . blushes on the slightest provocation . . . so persevering and industrious that we need have no qualms about his finding success. Hi-Y Club. Secretary, '43-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'43, Biology Club, '41-'4'Zg Football, '43, SUE B. PITTOCK-Likes to be called Susie . . . is friendly . . . always has some remark to brighten a dull class . . . dotes on cokes . . . thinks football players are tops . . . loves to dance . . . has an attractive personality. Boosters' Club, '43-'44, Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'44: Drama Club, '42-'44g Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44, IAMES F. PUHL-A friendly and hilarious boy from Ingram , . . has many talents but shines in music . . . has his serious moments . . . is easily one of the best in Cralton High. NEWS O'CRAFT, '42-'44, Cheerleader, '43-'44, Rio Rico, '-13: Drama Club, '43-'44, Band, '42-'44, Mixed Chorus, '42-'44p Boys' Chorus, '42-'44. 1.015 REA-Bellevue's gilt to Crafton High . . . is one ol Miss Gayvert's stand-bys . . . happy-go-lucky . . . always ready for fun . . . has personality plus that shekspreads around like sunshine . . . turns out good WOT . Girl Reserves, '42-'44p GINKGO Stall, '44g Musical, '43- '44, Mixed Chorus, '42-'44, Girls' Chorus, '42-'44p Rio Rico, '43: Girls' Championship Basketball Team, '43: National Honor Society, '44g Boosters' Club, '44. I a MARILYN REED-Could easily qualify as anyone's pin- up girl . . , is pleasantly loquacious . . . puts a damper on gloom . . . entertains a host oi iriends with her droll humor . . . we hope her future will be as pleasing as her personality. Girl Reserves, '42-'445 French Club, '42-'44, Phy-Chy Club, '42-'43p GINKGO Staff, '44, Rio Rico, '43, Drama Club, '43-'44, Mixed Chorus, '42-'43, Girls' Chorus, '42-'43. EILEEN MARIE REINGROVER-Full of pep . . . fond of roller-skating and hamburgers , . . is impulsive . . . wins friends easily . . . has a keen sense of humor and the famous Mary Livingston laugh . . . owns merry eyes that indicate a happy heart. Girl Reserves, '40-'44g French Club, '42-'43p Gans Togata, '40-'4l, Biology Club, '41-'42g Mixed Chorus, '40-'42p Girls' Chorus, '40-'42p Library' Club, '40-'4lp lzcimani Hodierni, '41-'42, Forensic eague Contest, HAROLD REX- Hank to his friends , . . is intelli- gent . . . easily stirred up . . . likes to know more than the other fellow , . . is a smooth dancer and a swell iitterbug . . . likes nothing better than a good argument. Hi-Y Club, '42-'44p Phy-Ch! Club, '42-'43, GINKGO Statt, '44p Mixed Chorus, '4 -'44, Boys' Chorus, '42-'44, National Honor Society, '44, JOAN W. HEX-A loyal supporter at football games . . . is a good dancer . . . interested in girls' sports , . . likes to talk, especially in study periods . . . has a weakness for red . . . dependable . . . after graduation plans to enter the U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Spanish Club, '42-'44, Girls' Ath- letic Association, '42-'44. Page Thirty-one-THE GINKGO v LETITIA JEAN RICHARDSON-An attractive redhead. . . has large beautiful eyes . . . a winning.. personality , , . possesses a wonderful sense of umor . . . makes friends easily with both boys and girls . . . is the sort ot girl who makes the world pleasant. Girl Reserves, '41-'-14. DORIS ROBERTS-ls called Pluto by her friends . . . a good student . , . believes in having fun . . . likes all sports, especially baseball . . . collects swing rec- ords . . . doesn't like to get up in the mornings . . . can be depended upon. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Leaders' Corps, '43-'44g Spanish Club, '42-'44, Gene Togata, '40-'41, NEWS O'CRAFT, '43-'Mg GINKGO Staff, '42-'44, Drama Club, '42-'44: Library Club, '40 4l, Romani Hodierni, '41-'42, Na- tional Honor Society, '44. MARY HONEY-Tall . . . graceiul . . . lithe . . . always has a clever side remark- to keep a person's spirits up . . . is sympathetic . . . interested in all that goes on around her . . . has countless friends . . . will achieve. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Cabinet, '43-'44p Leaders' Corps, '4l-'44, Vice President, '43-'44, Student Council, '43g NEWS O'CRAF'l', '41-'44p GINKGO Stall, '42-'44, Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44, Vice President, '43-'44, Sec- retary-Treasurer of Iunior Class, '42-'43. EARL RUSSELL-Quiet , . . retiring . . . unselfish . . . isn't spectacular, and doesn't want to be . . . is the kind of lad that does the work and forgets about the glory . . . an attentive listener in all classes, Biology Club, '41-'42, Stamp Club, '40-'4l. VIRGINIA SCAFOGLIO-Enioys sports . . . likes to do things for people . . . possesses beautiful curly hair and a smooth complexion . . . has a charming smile for everyone . . . is sincere and frank . . . always neatly groomed. Girl Reserves, '4l-'44, GINKGO Staff, '44y Girls' Ath- letic Association, '43-'Mg Girls' Chorus, '4l-'42, ARTHUR SCHOCK-Seemingly carefree to a casual ob- server . . . sometimes is seen in the company of the fairer sex . . . wages a perpetual feud with Mac . , . is a disciple of hot jazz . . . finds relaxation in beating the skins . . . may some day replace Gene Krupa. Spanish Club, '42-'43, Model Airplane Club, '41-'42. MARY ANN SCHROADER-Has a smile that radiates friendliness . , . an enviable complexion and dark, curly hair , . . is a port of safety in any stormy situation . . . likes to drive her dad's car . . . hopes to become a secretary . . . will be an efficient one. Girl Reserves, '43-'44g Band Concert, '44p Band, '43-'44, Girls' Championship Basketball Team, '43, 'FRANK SEBROSKY-Has a pleasant voice which holds the attention of any class he attends . . , is a young man on whom anyone can depend . . . is often seen going about in his old museum piece . . . a promising mechanic in his father's garage. Hi-Y Club, '43-'44g Spanish Club, '42-'43. 'ln the Armed Forces of the United States ' Page Thirty two-THE GINKGO VERNA LOUISE SEIBEL-Quiet , . . modest . . . is a nice girl . . . has a winning smile and a pleasing personality . . . can be counted on to reach the highest rung in the ladder ol success. Girl Reserves, '42-'44. IRAN E. SI-IAF!-'ER-Quiet . . . reserved . , . reliable . . . is a true iriend . . . prelers walking to school to riding . . . enioys commercial work . . . some day will certainly contribute to the efficiency ol a great business ollice. Girl Reserves, '42-'44g GINKGO Stall, '44. DOLORES HOENES SHERRY-Energetic . . . can't sit still lor a minute . . . runs around pepping people up . . . finds time to hold a job after school hours , . . is always well dressed . . . constantly surrounded by a group oi friends Girl Reserves, '41-'44, Spanish Club, '43-'44p Gens Toe gata, '41, Drama Club, '43-'44g Girls' Chorus, '4l, Library Club, '41-'42, Girls' Athletic Association, '43-'-147 Romani Hodierni, '42, Boosters' Club, 44. DOROTHY L. SI-IIELDS-Came from Peabody to C.H.S. in her junior year . , . holds a job in a store . . . collects autographs of famous people . . . is lriendly to all . . . has definite opinion on everything . . . plans to be a nurse alter graduation. Girl Reserves, '43-'44, Girls' Chorus, '43-'44. LESTER F. SICKELS-Handsome and friendly . . . al- ways has a pleasant smile lor everyone . . . can be seen cowboying around town in a familiar green truck . . , never lets school interfere with his social lite . . . possesses many friends . . . is a grand person to know. DORIS SMI'l'I'I-Attractive, gay, and vivacious . . . has a pleasant smile . . . a quiet personality . . . owns to a sott spot tor hot ludge sundaes . . . has a geniality which augurs well for her future success, Girl Reserves, '43y NEWS O'CRAFT, '43p GINKGO Stall, '44. SHIRLEY SNEBOLD-The girl with the expressive eyes . . . is continually getting herself involved in some- thing . . . irolicsome . . . nonchalant . . . always acts her natural sell . . is earnest . . . considerate . . . works hard enough . . . loves company . . . is one line girl. Girl Reserves, '42-'Mg Spanish Club, '42-'44. VIRGINIA SPADA-A sparkling brunette with a bit of dash , . , could listen to a hot swing record any time ol the day . . . enjoys dancing . . . wants to be a beautician and own her own shop. Girl Reserves, '43-'Mg Girls' Chorus, '43g Girls' Athletic Association, '43. Page Thirty-three-THE GINKGO SALLY STANDOW-Corigenial . . . has long curly locks . . . a pleasing smile . . . is a good dancer . . . likes to jitterbug . . . is always modishly dressed . . . likes to bake cakes . . . will venture into the business world alter graduation, Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Drama Club, '43-'44, Girls' Chorus, '43-'44, Mixed Chorus, '43-'44, VIVIAN STEINER-Always sincere . . . possesses beaus tilul long brown hair . , . has a very lovely voice . . . is dependable . . . a good leader . . . goes in lor girls' sports . . . has a good sense ol humor . . . will be a success in lile. Girl Reserves, '42-'44, Cabinet, '43-'44, French Club, '42-'43, Musical, '43-'44, Mixed Chorus, '42-'44, Girls' Chorus, '42-'44, Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44, Nas tional Honor Society, '44, RUTH STEWART-Ever laithlul to the skirt and sweater . . . is happy-go-lucky . . . possesses an inexhaustible supply ol jokes . . . is a petite girl with a big heart . . . at a dance is a delight both to partners and to spectators. Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Spanish Club, '43-'44, Biology Club, '42-'43, Drama Club, '43-'44. VIRGINIA KA'l'l'l1.EEN TARTER-Likes to sing . . . has a pleasant smile lor everyone . . . works at Gimbel's during her spare time . . . has dark curly hair . . . lavors costume jewelry . . . wants to enter nursing alter graduation. Girl Reserves. '40-'44, French Club, '42-'44, Gens Togata, '40-'4l: Phy-Chy Club, '43-'44, Biology Club, '43-'44: Mixed Chorus, '40-'41, Girls' Chorus, '40-'4lp Library Club, '40-'41. IOPM R. TAYLOR, IH.-Iolly . . . has a lusty humor all his own . . , his first love is his car . . . after that it's anybody's guess . . . is easy to get along with . . . will make good. KENNETH TEMPLE-Quiet . . . reserved . . . possesses un unusual sense ol humor . . . has that certain some- thing that procures lriends wherever he goes . . . al- though short, makes up lor it by his dynamic person- ality . . . good luck, Kenl Spanish Club, '42-'43g Biology Club, '41-'42, CHARLES F. UTZ-The Harry Iames of C.H.S. . . . likes to kid people along . . . has a quiet, dignilied manner . , . knows more than he expresses . . . is easy-going . . . an all-round good sport . . . very likeable. Musical, '40-'44, Biology Club, '4l-'42, Pirates ot Pen- zance, '41, Waltz Dream, '42, Rio Rico, '43, Or' chestra, '40-44: Band, '40-'4-1. HERBERT A. UTZ- Sir Galahad ol Cralton High . . sets terninine hearts a-llutter . . . capable captain ol '43, led the team to a successlul gridiron season . . . aspires to become a mortician , , . is sure to succeed, Boosters' Club, '43-'44, Student Council, '40-'44, GlNK-r GO Stall, '42-'43, Biology Club, '41-'42p Football, '41-'43, Captain, '43, Track, '4lJ42, Iunior Class President, '42- '43. Page Thirty-four-THE GINKGO EARL W. VON HOFEN. IH.-Here today cmd gone to- morrow . . . Snutly Come Lately yearns for the wide-open Western spaces . . . can always be heard matching German linio with ever-willing Harold Kelton . . . will go lar wit his disposition and personality. Gens Togata, '40-'4l: Phy-Chy Club, '43-'44g Craft Club, '41-'42g Biology Club, '4l-'42, Band, '40-'4l. OLGA M. WACHNOWSKY-A hard-working girl from Rook . . . is a swell person to have around . . , well known tor her ability to play boogie-Woogie . . , loves to dance . , , delights in sports and is active in all ol them . . . has designs on lame, which she is sure to attain. fi-irliilizteserves, '40-'44, GINKGO Stall, '44, Girls' Chorus, 'RICHARD WALKER--The happy combination ol a man's man and a heartbreaker , . . qualities in the lormer category by being an athlete and a sportsman . . . in the latter, with his finesse and charm . . . was born under a lucky star which we hope will shine iorever. Efgnili Togata, '40, Football, '43, Basketball, Manager, GWEN ANNE WALLEY-A top student who's heading lor college . . . gets about . . . is a snappy dresser . . . socially minded . . . loves to dance, sleep, and keep a linger in all that's cooking. Boosters' Club, '-ll-'44p Girl Reserves, '40-'44, Proaram Chairman, '42-'43y Leaders' Corps, '41-'44, French Club. '42-'44, Secretary, '43-'Mg Gens Togata, '40-'41, Nation- al Honor Society, '43-'44: NEWS O'CRAFT, '42-'44, GINKGO Stall, '43-'44: Musical, '40-'44, Cheerleader. '42-'44p Waltz Dream, '42p Drama Club, '43-'44, Mixed Chorus, '40-'44, Girls' Chorus, '40-'44, Forensic League Contest, '4lp Crait Club, '40-'4l: Rio Rico, '43: Girls' Athletic Association, '42-'44, Girls' Championship Bas- ketballMTeam, '43, Library Club, '40-'dlp Miss Iim- my, ' . ANNE WILSON-Vivacious , . . kind . . . has a con- tagious, almost boyish, laugh . . . executes a respon- sibility well and thoroughly . . , because ot her wonderiul disposition, is a very popular girl. Girl Reserves, '42-'Mg Spanish Club, Vice President, '42, President, '43, Student Council, '4Zp GINKGO Stall, '44, Musical, '43-'44p Drama Club, '42-'44, President, '43-'44, Mixed Chorus, '42-'44g Girls' Chorus, '42-'44g Girls' Ath- letic Association, '42-'44p Miss jimmy, '44. THOMAS I. WITT-A good guy . . . wears the lat- est niceties ol male attire . . . is one of C.H.S.'s most enthusiastic war stamp buyers . . . sometimes has diiticulty tindina that morning study , , , has the makings ol a solid citizen. Spanish Club, '42: Gens Tograta, President, '40-'4lp iiglogy Club, '41-'42: Romani odierni, Treasurer, '41- RUTH ZERN-Industrious . . . shy . . . demure . . . charitable . . . enjoys a good book , . . is a lover ot the great outdoors , . , a movie tan . . . likes to exercise . . . will succeed. gglgielleierzeslhz'42-'44: Spanish Club, '42-'43, Romani 'In the Armed Forces ot the United States Page Thirty-five-THE GINKGO JI Him Se!b S5'5!l-S93-, - ..,..,..,,....,.,,. , - , , , - , , Z2Qf d83d32' i2, - - - - - '. ..... 42 l1 ' ........ ., l Good Neighbors Lend J?- : i5'5 ?-Qld:-A99: A A A '0 . A A Ax 'AA . A' A A A A A uniorgfllass Stephen Madden .... ....... . .- - - - Charles Wenrich - Ruth Mursch ..... Mrs. Gladys Howe Mrs. lane Mazur COLORS: Navy Blue and White OFFICERS - - - - - - - President - - - Vice President ------------ ----- Secretary SPONSORS Mr. David Kiser Mrs. Anna Lora Moreland Mr. Iohn Reed Pagf' ThfrI'v-eight-THE GINKGO junior Class anus Top Row: Betty Petkovitch, Ann McGinn, Ellen lane Albright, Margaret Landgraf, Patricia Howard, Ann Shane, Katherine Harris, Irma Cathcart, Betty Lou Willenberg Seventh Row: Eleanor Wright, Ledlie Roach, Marilyn High, Rita O'Toole, Esther Wolf, lean Kietz, Ritamae Franks Sixth Row: Patricia Iones, Evelyn Newman, Martha Brunk, Shirley Brown, Ora lane King, Lillian Giesecke, Irene Schoeneman, Patricia Bossert Fifth Row: lean McKim, Sylvia Smith, Mary lean Buehler, Mary Graser, Shirley Mursch, Mary Louise Chisnell, Dona Straitift, Nancy Peebles, Shirley Lindley, lane Hale Fourth Row: Third Florence Catrain, Evelyn Karr, Audrey Hazlett, Kate Rudolph, Dorothy Rudolph, Christine Moser, Violet McNutt, Barbara Hoge, Betty lean Schepner Row: Mary Iane Lane, Elinor Vater, Lois Stuart, Claire Smith, Eileen Gray, Louise Heineman, lean Coulter, Patricia Hofmann, Ruth Mursch, Mary Lavorgna Second Row: Bernadette McCoy, Susan Sutherland, Collette Crawford, Rita Strit- zinger, Vera Rex, Audrey Monjot, Ieanne McNary, Pauline Wood, Mary Claire Roemer, Betty Iohnson, Geraldine Iohnson, Helen Van der Kloet Bottom Row: Patricia Ioyce, Betty Angel, Mary Alice Hayes, Nancy Rutter, Kather- ine DeMark, Patricia Schwartz, Sarah Letters, Catherine Renvers, Virginia Denardis, Ruth Kroll, Peggy Nichols, Polly Kirsch q BOYS Top Row: William Evans, William Beck, Iames Simpson, Ioseph Marzzarella, ,Ralph Morton, Charles lllig Fifth Row: Ralph Plowman, Stanley Iones, Thomas Culbertson, Iack Adams, Frank Kurcina, Iohn Froetschel, Iames-Herrick, Iames Coventry Fourth Row: Third Charles Kurcina, Dallas Holmes, Donald Davis, George Bradbury, Donald Davies, Robert Kramer, Iames Wheeler, George Schoenberaer, Ierry Baker, Robert Longood, Ernest Nimal, Iohn Ashbrook Row: Francis Taylor, Clifford Roberts, Raymond Mueller, Iames Petrie, Fred Pettit, Daniel Davies, Edward Ormay, Daniel Harshman, Robert Langer, William Dunbar, William Sickels Second Row: Thomas Carter, Glenn Elliot, Charles Gardner, William Havener, Stephen Madden, Thomas Sullivan, Richard Cherry, Donald Rex George Bushee, Iohn Alarnovich Bottom Row: Harvey Carlen, Harvey Carlson, William Herron, Charles Wenrich, William Petrie, Iames Rea, Lynn Goucher, Richard Couch, Robert Stevenson, Salvatore Grande Page Thirty-nine-THE GINKGO GOOD NEIGHBOR Iack Adams .......... - Iohn Alamovich ...... Ellen lane Albright --- - Betty Angel ..... Q--- Iohn Ashbrook .... Ierry Baker ...... William Beck ...... Patricia Bossert .... George Bradbury --- Shirley Brown ..... Martha Brunk .... Patricia Brunt .... Martha Buehler --- George Bushee .... Harvey Carlen --- Harvey Carlson --- Thomas Carter -- Irma Cathcart ..... Florence Catrain .... Richard Cherry ....... Mary Louise Chisnell - Dick Couch .......... - lean Coulter ........ Iames Coventry- --- Collette Crawford ..... Thomas Culbertson --- Eugene Daley ...... Betty Damits ...... Daniel Davies . -- Donald Davies --- Donald Davis ..... Catherine Demark --- Virginia Denardis --- Wilma Diggans --- William Dunbar --- Glenn Elliot ..... William Evans .... Ritamae Franks --- Iohn Froetschel .... Robert Gantzer .... Charles Gardner -- Lillian Giesecke --- Lynn Goucher .... Salvatore Grande --- Richard Grant ..... Mary Graser .... Eileen Gray --- lane Hale .... ..., , .Lt 41.4. LENDS --- His hunting and fishing skill --- His becoming quietness - - - - - - - - - - Her scholastic ability - - - Her friendly Hi in the halls - - - - -- His charm with the ladies ------ -------- His swell personality His pleasant manner of speaking - - - - - - - - - Her lovely blonde hair - - His attentions to certain girls B. ............ Her artistic ability Her willingness to help others Her fascinating green eyes - - - - - Her dressmaking ability His unique way of dancing - - - - - - - - - - - His friendliness - - - , - His Pepsodent smile ------ His quiet manner ---- Her love for horses -- Her beautiful clothes -------------- His wit - - - - - - - Her many friends --------------------- His voice --- His Her ability in mathematics brilliant answers in history ------------ Her dancing grace ---- His wavy brown hair His fun-loving perspnality - - - - - - - - Her athletic ability - - - - - - - His helpful nature ---,- His basketball ability -- His biology contributions - - - - - - Her countless jokes - - -Her smooth pompadour - - - - - - - Her cheerful smile ---------- His good looks - - His unassuming manner - - - - - - - His curly black hair - - - - - - - Her sweet disposition - - - His grand sense of humor - - His deep-purple sweater - - - - - - - His musical ability - - - - - - - Her soft blue eyes --- His winning personality ---- His big brown eyes ---- His Navy uniform -- Her shining tresses -- Her quaint poems -- Her many clothes Page Forty-THE GIN K G0 GOOD NEIGHBOR Doris Hamilton --- Katherine Harris -- Daniel Harshman -- William Havener --- Mary Alice Hayes --- Audrey Hazlett .... Louise Heineman -- Helen Herrmann --- Iames Herrick .... William Herron --- Marilyn High ...... Patricia Hofmann .... Barbara Hoge ..... Dallas Holmes --- Patricia Howard --- Charles Illig ......... Geraldine Iohnson --- Patricia Iones ...... Stanley Iones .... Patricia Ioyce .... Mary Karr ..... Ieanne Kietz --- Ora Iane King --- Polly Kirsch .... William Klein --- Robert Kramer --- Ruth Kroll ......... Charles Kurcina --- Prank Kurcina ..... Margaret Landgrai -- Mary Iane Lane --- Robert Langer -- Mary Lavorgna .... Sara Iane Letters .... Shirley Lindley .... Robert Longood --- Stephen Madden --- Ioe Marzzarella --- Louis Metzger --- Audrey Monjot --- Ralph Morton .... Christine Moser ..... Raymond Mueller --- Ruth Mursch ....... Shirley' Mursch .... Bernadette McCoy --- Ann McGinn ...... LENDS -- Her lovely complexion ----- Her friendly Hello.' His stage hand talents His athletic ability ---------- Her vivacity ------ Her beautiful voice ---- Her scholastic ability ----- Her gift of gab.' -- His ability to doze --- His nice red hair -------------- Her height - - - - - - - - - Her friendliness Her quiet possessiveness His basketball skill - - - - Her scholastic ability --------- His stature Her artistic ability Her smooth dancing argumentative powers - - - Her good nature - - - - - Her versatility - - - - Her shyness - - - - Her quietness Her artistic talent His reserve His infectious laugh Her athletic skill - - , - His boxing skill - - - His power of remembrance Her pleasing personality - - - - - - - - - Her reserved manner - - - His expert advice on basketball ---------- -- Her pleasant smile -------- Her last hall pass ESQ-' - - - - - ............. Her intellect - - His history explanations is inside dope on football ---------- His good nature ------------ His loquacity - Her sparkling personality His good humor -- - - Her cheerleading technique His driving ability - - - - Her secrets on being a secretary - - - - - - Her good judgment - - - - - - Her pert willfulness - - - Her Southern accent fffii Page Fort y-one-TH E GI N K GO GOOD NEIGHBOR lean McKim ........... lean McNary --- Violet McNutt .... Evelyn Newman --- Peggy Nichols .... Ernest Nimal ...... Edmund Ormay .... Rita O'Too1e ..... Homer Patterson --- Nancy Peebles .... Ralph Plowman --- Frederick Pettit --- Betty Petkovich --- Iames Petrie ..... Iames Rea .......... Catherine Renvers --- Donald Rex ........ Vera Rex ........ Ledlie Roach ...... Clifiord Roberts ...... Mary Claire Roemer --- Dorothy Rudolph .... Katherine Rudolph --- Nancy Rutter ........ Virginia Schepner .... George Schoenberger --- Irene Schoeneman .... Patricia Schwartz .... Ann Shane ........ William Sickels -- Iames Simpson -- Claire Smith --- Sylvia Smith ...... Dolores Sommers -- Robert Stevenson .... Lois Stuart ......... Dona Straitiff .... Rita Stritzinger ..... Thomas Sullivan .... Susan Sutherland .... Francis Taylor ....... LENDS - - - - - Her poetic talent. - - - Her musical ability. ----------- Her silence. - - - Her thoughtfulness. - - - Her pert little nose. -------------H1s dimples ,. ...... His ready wit ------------------- Her Irish eyes ---------------- His basketball skill. Her peaches-and-cream complexion - - - - .. - - His football accomplishments - - - - - - - - His helpfulness backstage - - - - Her wonderful sportsmanship ---------- His wavy black hair --------- His vitality - - Her typing record - - - - - - His fiery red hair. -------------- Her humor. - - - Her mathematical sense. --------------- His physique. - - - - - - - - -- - - Her pleasant smile. - - - Her excellent horsemanship. ------------- Her pretty hair. - - -- - - - - .- - - Her friendship - - - - - Her becoming clothes - - - His salesmanship ability. - - - - - - - - Her friendly grin. ---- Her soft-spoken manner --------------- Her charm ----------------- His pep -.. ....... His winning smile ---- Her unconcerned manner ------------------ Her poise ---- Her magnetic personality. -------- His intelligent stare ------.------- Her certain way ---- Her ashes of Slick Facey.' --------------- Her reliability - - - - - - - - - - - - His easy-going manner. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Her scintillating smile His dignity in public-speaking class Helen Van der Kloet -- ........................... Her pep Elinor Vater ......... Charles Wenrich --- Iames Wheeler --- Betty Willenberg --- Esther Wolf ...... Pauline Wood --- Elinor Wright -- - - - -- -- - - - - - - - Her arbitrary ability - - - - His do-or-die determination ----------- His uncanny humor - - - - - - Her C.A.P.C. uniform - - - - Her basketball ability ------------ Her gayety ------- Her good taste Page Forty-two-THE GINKGO IUNIOR CLASS Some of the juniors will great men be, While others will only great men see. -ALTI-IEA KINCAID, '44 Page Forty-three-THE GINKGO Sophwmoms . Z3 A A '!J'A DAQ:-'e'A A ,Z A A A4?2!e'- A' A' A ,3I'l3J3J55F A 1?'A ,, AA'JE'A A A ,4A'A 2' 'AA' ad' 'A 'A J? A P A A A A A ?,d'J A A ,3i 43l?? E'AH?i?'. ,A Good Neighbors Giqve Aid and Comfort , , ,,,-,,,,,.,,. .... ............... - - ......... - ..... .... ' Sophomore Class OFFICERS Phyllis Sutton .... .......... .......... P r esident Lois Heridershot --- ...... Vice President Richard Hcxvener -- .............. --- Secretcxry-Treasurer SPONSORS Miss Mcxry Kate Ford Mr. S. Glenn Keeler Mrs. May Strciitifi Page Forty-six-THE GINKGO Sophomore Class GIRLS Top Row: Marjorie Moser, Marjorie Roberts, Patricia McQuade, Beatrice Han- nah, Martha Hardy, Margaret Bowman, Norma Clark, Alice Adams, lean Dawkins, Lois Hendershot Fourth Row: Norma Browning, Emily Miller, Iessie Woollett, Anna Marie Symosko, Bertille Warner, Beverly Carlson, Lourena Mellott, Iean Hopper, Irma Hamilton, Virginia Capes, Wilma Dunn Third Row: Dorothy Ieschke, Ruth Shewak, Alice Cherry, Katherine Cyphert, Pat- ricia Meredith, Georgia Crouch, Phyllis Sutton, Dolores Iungling, Doris Koontz, Irene Butler, Barbara Illig, Mary Martha McCurdy Second Row: Patricia Gannon, Ieanne Sullivan, Mary Agnes Flanagan, Gloria Holmquist, Nina Sommerville, Peggy Owens, Betty Richards, Helen Wolfl, Dolly McNamee, Kitty Scott, Lois Fabian, Nancy Chapin Bottom Row: Dolores Lampe, Ioanne Myers, Dolores Dear, Betty Iane Hamilton, Annabelle Kilyk, Ruth Scothem, Florence Rudolph, Ann Craig, lane Henry BOYS Top Row: Edward Herrle, Robert Fink, Ioseph Froetschel, Harry Bailey, Marcus Killmeyer Fourth Row: Ioseph Sebrosky, Herbert Sebrosky, Anthony Staab, Robert Fisher, Donald Doughty, Iohn Beach, Iames Dally, Iohn Warner Third Row: Edgar Burford, Phillip Sullivan, Theodore Kyle, Fred Fischer, Frank Vater, Ierry Harmon, Thomas Goelz, Kenneth Unger, Ioseph McKeon, Charles Griffiths Second Row: Robert Kuberek, Lawrence Kasper, Iohn DCIY, lay Barth, Edward Stew- art, Iames Gibson, David Vea, Richard Blair, Ralph Christy Bottom Row: Carl Atwater, Harry Buss, Richard Shields, Charles Karr, Richard Havener, Donald Giflin, Clyde Baker, Dean Couch, Barry Dietrich, Richard Flamrner, Robert Burkhardt Page Forty-seven-THE GINKGO GOOD NEIGHBOR Alice Adams --- Carl Atwater --- Harry Bailey .... Clyde Baker --- Iay Barth .... Iohn Beach --- Richard Blair ....... Margaret Bowman --- Norma Browning --- Edgar Burford ...... Robert Burkhardt --- Harry Buss ...., lrene Butler ..... Virginia Capes --- Beverly Carlson -- Nancy Chapin .... Alice Cherry .... Ralph Christy --- Norma Clark .... Dean Couch .... Ann Craig .....,... Georgia Crouch .... Catherine Cyphert .... Iames Dally ........ lean Dawkins --- lack Day ..... Dolores Dear --- Barry Dietrich -- Donald Doughty .... Wilma Dunn .... Lois Fabian --- Robert Fink --- Fred Fischer .... Paul Fisher ..... Robert Fisher ..... Richard' Flammer --- GIVES AID AND COMFORT , - - - - - - - - - - - With her good homemaking - To anyone, at anytime, with anything ....... By telling old jokes in a new style --- By playing many musical instruments well ------------ By being important to all girls ------ By blending humor with arguments - - - - - - By telling about his operation - - - - - - - - - With her interesting tales - -- -- .... With her Southern hospitality --,. ...... By always being well dressed is teachers by knowing all the answers ------------- With his stamp collections By letting other people do the gabbing.' -------------------------- With her wit ---- With her ready smile ----------- With her classy air ---- With her own special giggle -- ........ In the Idlewood manner ------ By means of her athletic ability --- To all girls, with his smooth dancing ---- By knowing her Latin homework ----- By keeping the Biology Club alive --- By knowing all the answers in biology ,,-,--,,,--- By being a star in athletics - - - - - With her pleasant ways toward all ---- By showing moving pictures expertly --------------- With her Dark Eyes' - - -To Mrs. Straitift in biology class - - - - - - - - - By his glamorous golden locks ---- With her kindness and thoughtfulness ------ With her interesting conversation ---- By hauling boys to and from school ---- To all except Adolf and Companyf --------------- With his good jokes --- In a few well-chosen words --- By reminding girls of Sinatra Page Forty-eight-THE GINKGO GOOD NEIGHBOR Mary Flanagan ...... Iohn Flynn ....... Ioseph Froetschel --- Patricia Gannon .... Iames Gibson ..... Donald Giffin --- Thomas Goelz .... Bose Marie Gray --- Charles Griffiths ..... Betty lane Hamilton --- Irma Hamilton ...... Ilo lane Hancock --- Beatrice Hannah --- Martha Hardy .... Ierome Harmon --- Elsie Mae Hassler --- Katherine Hastings --- Richard Havener --- Lois Hendershot --- lane Henry ..... Edward Herrle .... Barbara Hess ....... Gloria Holmquist --- Iean Hopper .... Barbara Illig .... Dorothy Ieschke --- Dolores Iungling .... Charles Karr ...... Lawrence Kasper --- Marcus Killmeyer --- Annabelle Kilyk --- Doris Koontz ...... Robert Kubereck .... Theodore Kyle --- Dolores Larnpe .... Anna Lober .... GIVES AID AND COMFORT -----------..-----..---- With those jokes of hers By being the topic of conversation to all girls -------------------- In a general sort ot way - - - By brightening up classes with her hair - - - With his good looks and constant smile ------------------ By his help in geometry ---- By glances from his deep, dreamy eyes ---------------------- With her soft music ---- To Pop, by being exceedingly athletic ---------- By enlivening any study hall ---- With her famous brand ot tall tales ------------------------------ With music -------..---------------- To the Armed Forces --- With the information from her newsy notes ----:-- By being a Yogi to only good things - ------------- ------- With her big-heartedness - - - - By sharing her mail with less fortunate girls --------------------- To his basketball team By sympathizing with everyone's tales of woe ---- By always looking like a million dollars ---- To beauticians, because of his dream hair ------------------------- By her friendliness ------,-,,--------- With her jokes and wit ---- By imparting her knowledge of navy life -------- With her wonderful musical talent -------------- By being a second Betsy Ross.' ,,-,--,--,--------- With her Pepsodent smile To all of Pop's teams, by his ceaseless work --- By being one of Miss Gayvert's stand-bys ----- Through the medium of his automobile ---------- With her never-say-die spirit ,,---,-,------- By being herself -------------- By his mere presence - - Through his patriotic endeavors - - - - By her grace and daintiness - - - - - - - With her pleasantness Page Forty-nine-THE GINKGO GOOD NEIGHBOR Marian Lynch ........... - - - Mary Martha McCurdy Ioseph McKeon .......... Dolly McNamee .... Patricia McQuade .... Catherine Mellott --- Patricia Meredith --- Emily Miller .... Marjorie Moser --- Ioanne Myers .... Margaret Owens ..... Elizabeth Richards --- Marjorie Roberts --- Florence Rudolph --- Ruth Scothern .... Katherine Scott ..... Herbert Sebrosky .... Ioseph Sebrosky --- Ruth Shewack .... Richard Shields --- Nina Sommerville --- Anthony Staab --- Robert Stanley --- Edward Stewart --- Ieanne Sullivan .... Phillip Sullivan ....... Phyllis Sutton ......... Anna Marie Symosko .... Kenneth Unger ........ Frank Vater -- David Vea .... Iohn Warner .... Zita Warner ............. ................ Barbara White-Spunner Helen Wolff ........... .......... Iessie Woollett GIVES AID AND COMFORT By creating a peaceful atmosphere. By her leadership. - - - By returning a borrowed article. -------------- By her popularity. - - - - - - - With her boosting morale. - - - - - - - - - With her happy-go-lucky ways. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Through her literary talent. - - - By her friendly nature and smiling eyes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - By her readiness for a good time. - - -By proving quality doesn't require quantity. - - Through her inexhaustible supply ot friends. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - By her expression of opinion. - - - - - - - - - By her punctuality. - - - - By her chic dancing. - - - - - With her ready smile. - - - By being a real live doll. ------------ With his Model T. -------------------- By being Ioe. - - - - With her easy-to-please attitude. ------------- To a certain teacher! - - - - - - - - - - - With her pep and vitality. - - - - By being an 'langel in all classes. - - - - - - - With his expert photography. ------------------- In English class. - - - - - - - - - - - - With her cute personality. - -- By being our silent Good Neighbor. By decorating the scenery. ----------- By her optimism. ------------ By secret means. By being Frank all the time. In every way, all through the day. ---- By singing Mairzy Doats at every chance. By deserving good grades. With her capability in all activities. With her scholastic ability. By seeing the funny side of things. Page Fiffj+THE GINKGO SATISFIED I'm in love with my life and Q11 its fun, Bedecked with crystals from the sun. I'1I throw my dreary pcrst cxwcyg I wish to live just for the day. - PATRICIA HECKLER, '44 Page Fifty-one-THE GINKGO reshmen ?SlS-'?S'ElS'3Sx3S' S ST3ii-xSlS 5.-- ----- Ni u Good Neighbors Share - - - - - - ..,..,,,,. YS-gk, SS3XSSxSI-S - ..... l i Mfr N . gg Jff jflisffgpfpyi J M 6 I .A x xi A. fn A ' Z xey JW ,MN lt, sf Q Mr ' 5 f ' ' ' wx is j' f' 1 ' 1' 1' .I . -... X-A fwi f' Vflwif if Freshman Class me f L I iii A55 s - x N W 1 4 if If . . . X 3' tif V+ -f , pn QW? s Um-1i:,rf 4 c t OFFICERS 5' ALF, q gd-ne Spcmo .... .... ................ Q31 A ........... President Icme Boyer ......... .................... ' ' ....... Vice President qs is Nancy Waddell ..... .,,..................... ....... S e cretary 'vt' Jig. ,li SPONSQ,RS Q14 V Mr, E. Victor Honey ' Mr. I. Bernard Hogg Q! f 114 Miss Edith Spcimer kj Miss Mary Steinmetz , , ri Q - Xt, I' , Ky? aa.. Eb , JM 1 H Q ex! Q? fFL e lik' fly 'gy F t beef 'MX' My ,si Page Fifzy-your-eTHE GINKGO M Dx 9 0 M M MA ' Freshman Class l ' W Url IIH7 1 GIRLS Top Row: 1 Lillian Mikulsli, Virginia Mead, Gloria Smith, Mary Witt, Ellen Roden- burg, Rose Raspanti Fifth Row: Dolores Lynn, Elsie Stewart. Beverly Baker, Nancy Waddell, Emmy Lou Gladden, Iane Boyer, lane Ehrman, Ruth Powell, Iean Heckler, Norma- . gene Colborn , S , S N Barbara Barr, Irene Turney, Mary Lou Gallagher . Third Row: , 8 L Anna Marie Petkovich, Nancy Gallagher, Myrtle Marzzarella, Marie , Di Giorno, Dorothy Kasper, Phyllis Misklow, Dolores Harris, Ann Bigler, A ' Row: QL. , MW: Marjorie Young, Nancy Anderson, Nancy Davies econd Row: Kathryn Martin, Amelia Kolanko, Marjorie McKown, Marjorie Mann, , lane Garbart, Ioan Brotherton, Shirley Phillabaum, Anne Gray, Ann Hartz, Mary Herrick, Sylvia Huot 1 K? 9 Bottom Row: W Ianet Malone, Anna Sarbin, Iean Flynn, Marguerite Stoakes, Nancy Beamer, Marjean Linn, Miriam Bode, Mercedes Daley, Ioan Zern, Mary y Hulsman, Naomi Bulger J l if Boys 'f T L, ' Top Row: Ioseph Holmes, Iames Bowman, Robert Wells, Leonard Lageman 'D 4 4. ' r Si t,,h Row: . Q -L 01,3 Iohn Hughes, Larry Wilson, Iames Eckles, Robert Dobson, Harry Depp, - f Uk NA' Robert Bradbury ' l Fi th Row: Charles Harris, Dudley McCurdy, Iohn Brooks, Donald McCready, ,Wk Iohn Gallagher, Robert Killmeyer, Iohn O'Mahony, Robert Vogel, .r Denton Albright, Ir. I Y 0' Fourth Row: 'Vl Thomas McClure, Robert Best, Richard Wright, Richard Beebe, George Whetsell, Frederick Keller, Iames Breen, Ralph Bockert, Robert Wright, Campbell Bryce Third Row: Iohn Stevenson, Francis Christ, James Businger, Edward Marriott, Iohn Hooton, Ioseph- Madden, Frank Kelleher, Richard Picard, William McCalmont, Raymond Holland Second Row: lack Plowman, Charles Barnhart, Stephen Wachnowsky, Bernard gwl McConaghy, Milton Merriman, Eugene Spano, William McGervey, Arthur Hanley, William Donley, Richard Price, Richard Pettit, Donald N Grant . ual K Bottom Row: NK A William Smith, William Howe, Thomas O'Toole, Ierry O'Brien, George Kramer, William Allott, Dean Harmeson, Robert Scott, Richard Straitift, Charles Pennell, Theodore Walton, Michael Keremes, Gerald Craig Page Fifty-jive-THE GINKGO GOOD NEIGHBOR SHARES Denton Albright William Allott .... Nancy Anderson -- Beverly Baker --- Charles Bamhart -- Barbara Barr .... Nancy Beamer --- Richard Beebe --- Herbert Benson .... Robert Best ...... Ann Bigler ..... Ralph Bockert .... Miriam Bode --- Iames Bowman -- lane Boyer ...... Robert Bradbury Iarnes Breen ..... Iohn Brooks ...... Ioan Brotherton .... Campbell Bryce Naomi Bulger -- Her - - His numerous card tricks. ----------- His good jokes. Her artistic ability. ------------ Her powder puff. His collection of girl friends. ----------- Her good cooking. ----------------------------- The latest gossip. ------------------------------ His funny jokes. - - - The money he's supposed to spend on a haircut. - - - His jokes only when there is a group present. ------------------ Her assortment of lipsticks. ----------- His horse laugh. - - - The laughter of her eyes. ------------- His clarinet music. Her smiling glances. His football and basketball skill. ------------------- His affections. The role of bad boy. Her musical talent. His many friends. sympathies with others who do not like their first names. Iames Busmger .................... ..............,..... H is friend's train. Gerald Craig ..... Normagene Colburn Thomas Coughey .... Alvin Cox ......... Francis Crist ..... Mercedes Daley --- Nancy Davies .... Harry Depp ...... Marie Di Giorno --- Robert Dobson --- William Donley --- Iames Eckles --- Iane Ehrman --- lean Flynn ...... Iohn Gallagher .... Mary Gallagher --- ----- Anything he has. Her infectious giggle. -------------- His shyness. - - - - - His job on the railroad. - - - His quietness, with himself - - - - - - - Someone's affections. - - - - Her frivolous gaiety. - - - - - - - His annoyance. --- - Her dazzling smile. - - - - His wolf ca1ls. His sense of humor. ---- His accomplishments in shopwork. Her knowledge of airplanes. -------------- Her attention. --- His big black trick cigar: --- Her lively conversation. Page Fifty-six-THE GINKGO GOOD NEIGHBOR Nancy Gallagher .... lane Garbart ....... Emma Lou Gladden - Donald Grant ........ Anne Gray ..... Arthur Hanley .... Iames Harmeson --- Ann Hartz ........ lean Heckler ...... Mary Herrick ...... Raymond Holland .... Ioseph Holmes --- Iohn Hooton .... William Howe .... Iohn Hughes .... Mary Hulsman --- Sylvia Huot ..... Dorothy Kasper --- Frank Kelleher -.--- Frederick Keller .... Michael Keremes --- Robert Killmeyer --- Betty Klein ....... Amelia Kolanko ..,. George Kramer --- Marjean Linn --- Dolores Lynn --- Ioseph Madden --- Ianet Malone --- Marjorie Mann .... Edward Marriott .... Kathryn Martin ..... Myrtle Marzzarella --- William McCalmont .... Thomas McClure ..... Bernard McConaghy - -- Donald McCready .... SHARES - - - - - .. - - - - - - Her pleasant personality. ---- The pleasure of her lovely soprano voice, with the other chorus members. - - - - - - - - - - - Her wonderful disposition. - - - - - - His pep and energy. ------------------------ Her tiny purses. His money, with an imaginary character. --------------------- His manly punches. - - - Her numerous pretty hairbows. - - - - - - - - Her skill in basketball. - - - - - - - - Her fund of knowledge. - - - The handle-bars on his bicycle. ---------------------- His brains. ---- The pleasure of his good jokes. --- The art of playing the saxaphone. ------ His voice, with a harmonica. ------ Her blue hair-ribbons. - - - - - - - Her friendliness. --- Her bubble gum. ---- His boxing punch. -------------------- Numerous things. His knowledge of how to be a good boy. His knowledge of basketball playing. - - - - - - - - - Her knowledge of child care. -------------- Her good looks. - - - - His music on the drums. - - - - -- - - Her art of arguing. ------------------------- Her neatness. His collection of pin-up girls. Her information of the newest fashions. -- Her collection of class rings. - - - ................... Answers. -------------------- Her lemon cakes. --- Her fondness for loud plaid skirts. ----------------- His candy bars. - Some of his snazzy clothes. His horse laugh. ---- His information on how any of the sports should be played. Page Fi fly-se-ven-THE GINKGO GOOD NEIGHBOR Dudley McCurdy ..... William McGervey --- Marjorie McKown -- Virginia Mead .... Milton Merryman --- Lillian Mikulski .... Phyllis Misklow --- Ierry O'Brien .... Iohn O'Mahony --- Thomas O'Toole --- Charles Pennell ....... Richard Pettit .......... Anna Marie Petkovich Shirley Phillabaum --- Richard Picard .... Ruth Powell ..... Richard Price .... SHARES - - - His model airplanes. ---------- His Irish temper. ------------ Her information - - - - - - - - - - - - - Her tune-keeping in chorus. -------------------- His good Americanism. - - - Her friendly laugh and thump on the back - - - - - - - - - - - - Her enthusiasm for Frankie.' - - - - - - - - - - - His copy of Popular Science.' - - - The sight of his wavy hair and dark eyes - - - - - - - - - His information on many subjects ------ The pleasure of his trumpet. - - - - His joy in beating the drums ------------ Her love of cats - - - Her athletic knowledge ---------- His tardiness - - - Her bright smile ,-- - ...., .... - - --- ....... -- His grin Rose Raspanti ,,- ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ..,,...., ........ - - - Her sweet music Ellen Rodenburg ...... Her knowledge of how to take care of lustrous locks Anna Sarbin .... Robert Scott --- Gloria Smith .... Eugene Spano --- Iohn Stevenson --- Elsie Stewart ....... Marguerite Stoakes --- Richard Straitiff ........ Stephen Wachnowsky .... Nancy Waddell ....... Ioseph Walton .... Robert Wells ....... George Whetsell .... Lawrence Wilson --- Mary Witt ........ Richard Wright --- Robert Wright --- Marjorie Young --- Ioan Zern ....... ------------------------------- Her cooking secrets - - - - - - - - His basketball tactics ,,,,,,-,--,------ The sight of lovable dimples ,,-,,--,,,,,,,,, The warmth of his personality His wit with anyone that is smarter than he is -,,--,,--,--,--------------- Her companionship - - - - - - .- Her friendliness - - - - His musical selections - - - - - - - - His accordion music - - - Her assortment of cute pins ,------------ His intelligence U-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,- His guitar music --------- The beauty of his wavy hair ---- The playing of center in basketball -,,-,--,-,--,-,------ Her bobby pins ,-,,-,,-,---- His movies. --- His answers on science ---- Her enjoyment of chorus ------- Her gift of gabf Page Fifty-eight-THE GINKGO 1 1 THE THOUGHTS OF A I-'RESHMAN The sophomores laughed cmd shouted with glee When we freshies came as green as could be. The juniors looked wise, but they made no fuss While the dignified seniors ignored us. We felt like Worms and had a mind to crawl Instead of walking the crowded hall. Not any soul knows--for no soul can- The sorrows and trials of a first-year man. And now comes along that GINKGO Day, When we, the freshmen, can have our say. We'1l tell you the thing that's on our mind- Please. please to the freshmen do be kind. -IANE BOYER, '47 Page Fifty nine-THE GINKGO Queens and Toppers of Crafton High S P R I N G Q U E E N Chosen and crowned at the 'Shamrock Shindig, on March 17, 1944 Patricia Bossert CLASS QUEENS Chosen by the members of their respective classes, and crowned at the Shamrock Shindig, on March 17, 1944 Senigr ,-,-,,,...,... .................... R Ltlh M6116 junior ,,,,,, .... P atricia Bossert Sophomore U, .... Katherine Scott Preshmgn ,U ......... ........ N ancy Waddell T 0 P P E R S Elected by the members ot their respective classes, and topped at the Shamrock Shincligf' on March 17, 1944 S E NIO R S Most Able Scholastically: lean Gebauer Charles Loney Most Athletic: Irene Kolanko Herbert Utz Best Dancer: Katherine Fabian William Gibson Best Dressed: Gwen Anne Walley Eugene Hannum Best Looking: Ruth Melia Eugene Hannum IUNIORS Most Able Scholastically: Ellen Iane Albright Stephen Madden Most Athletic: Dorothy Rudolph Charles Wenrich Best Dancer: Patricia Brunt and Collette Crawford Charles Wenrich Best Dressed: Patricia Bossert Donald Davies Best Looking: Patricia Bossert Homer Patterson Most Likely To Succeed: Betty Lee Carter Iames Grier Most Popular: Mary Barrett Charles Grube Most Quiet: Ruth Zern Iames Harris Most Versatile: Mary Barrett Charles Grube Most Witty: Grace Foster Harold Kelton Most Likely To Succeed Ann Shane Stephen Madden Most Popular: Patricia Hofmann Homer Patterson Most Quiet: Patricia Swartz Dallas Holmes Most Versatile: Pauline Kirsch Charles Wenrich Most Witty: Helen Herrmann George Bradbury Page Sixty-THE GINKGO QUEENS AND TOPPERS OF CRAFTON HIGH S 0 P H O M O R E S Most Able Scholastically: Most Likely To Succeed: Helen Wolff Ann Craig Donald Giffin Carl Atwater Most Athletic: Most Popular: Lois Fabian Ann Craig Charles Griffiths Iames Gibson Best Dancer: Most Quiet: Gloria Holrnquist Kathryn Cyphert Dean Couch Robert Fisher Best Dressed: Most Versatile: Katherine Scott Lois Ann Hendershot Dean Couch Iames Dally Best Looking: Most Witty: Ioanne Myers Mariorie Moser Thomas Goelz Iohn Warner F R E S H M E N Most Able Scholastically: Most Likely To Succeed: Mary Herrick Emmy Lou Gladden Eugene Spano Eugene Spano Most Athletic: Most Popular: Shirley Phillabaum Beverly Baker larnesvklee-n George Kramer f I ' Best Dancer: Most Quiet: Iane Boyer Ioseph Holmes Iohn McGovern Ioan Zern Best Dressed: Most Versatile: Beverly Baker Iane Boyer and Iane Ehrman William Allott James Breen Best Looking: Most WittY1 Beverly Baker MarY Beamer Iohn O'Mahony Edward Marriott Page Sixty-one--THE GINKGO September 7, 1943 .... Calendar of Events ---Gather 'round, neighbors. Here we go again! September 24, 1943 ...... Langley, our friend from across the tracks, goes clown under October l, 1943--- October 29, 1943 ..... November November November November November December December December December December December to Ianuary l Crofton blitz. Final score, 26-6. ------School goes G. I. Eighteen Qcount 'emi beautiful hostesses entertain at NEWS O'CRAFT'S Canteen Bounce. The Iesters celebrate Halloween with the Popcorn Ball. All witches and their friends there. Annual bonfire and Victory Demce before Good Neighbor visit to Carnegie. A.M. Drama Club presents Let Me Come Back. Silence for the honored dead. P.M. Carnegie lies defeated on the field of honor fmuddy Scott Fieldl, 13-6. The Cup is ours for keeps.. Dave Karey, a Dormont friend, plays for Crafton eleven at annual Football Dance. Team declares football is easier. Time to renew friendship with the turkey. Preparatory to world tour, future stars of stage and screen entertain school at talent show. C.H.S. enjoys famous marionette show. ---A.M. Christmas pageant presented in assembly. P.M. Football players receive letters at banquet given by Crafton business men. Everyone leaves school to write friendly note to Santa. 25, 1943 ...... If you don't know, we won't tell you. 10, 1943 ...... ll, 1943 ...... 19. 1943 ...... 20, 1943--- 25-29, 1943--- 9, 1943 .----- 16, 1943 ----- ,. 17, 1943--- 23, 1943 -----. 31, 1943 1944 Ianuary 3, 1944 .--- ---Four down. five Fill in your own actions here -.--.-- to go. Students plan policies of friendship with classmates, teachers, and studies. C. H. S. begins Saturday night socials. Seniors in charge. Ianuary 15, 1944 .-------- Official communique: Actions with classmates and teachers Ianuary 28, 1944 -----.-.- February 4, 1944 ----- accomplished as planned, studies still resist stubbornly. Turnabout's fair Iplay. Girls take boys to Hoart's Delight. Page ,Sixty-two-THE .GINKQO February February February February March 4, March 16, 17, 1944--- 26, 1944..-- 1944 -..- March 17, 1944 - - - April lipril April April May May May May May May May May June lune Iune Iune Iune 6, 1944 .---- .-.-- 13-14, 1944 -.-...-- 15, 1944 ---- 28, 1944 ---- 5, 1944--- 12, 1944 -.-- 18, 1944 ---- 19, 1944 --.- 22, 1944 .--.--- 24, 25, 26, 1944 -.-. 26, 1944- --------.-- 26, 1944 --.- - 1, 1944 ----- 4, 1944 ---- .-.-. 7, 1944 ----. 8, 1944 -.--. - 9, 1944 --.-- ---.. 10, 1944 ---.-.- 17-18, 1944---. 1944--- ----- George Bailey, magician extraordinary, baffles students . . . and teachers. In stirring assembly, Drama Club commemorates Washington and Lincoln. Orchestra, band, and choruses present first concert of the year. Sophomores establish record for Saturday-night social, with over 300 attending. Club 44 opens. Le Cercle Francais sees Passage to Marseille and enjoys banquet at Cralton Grill. Queens and Toppers announced at G1NGKO'S Shamrock Shindig. First Spring Queen elected. Students leave school to prepare guest room lor the Easter bunny. Miss Iimmy proves a great success. South American friends from Hi-Y open the El Tropicano. A.M. Portrait of the late Mr. Louis F. Brunk unveiled. PM. Students shake hands with parents at annual Guidance Program sponsored by the National Honor Society. Music department bids welcome to spring at the spring concert. Iuniors honor seniors at Iunior Prom. Entire school lends a hand in Physical Fitness Program at Athletic Field. First survivors begin to straggle into school. Seniors celebrate end of their school life at dinner dance. -For those who missed the boat-senior exams are in full swing. Seniors attend last classes in C.H.S. Dedication of the Cratton High School Roll of Honor. Presentation oi an American flag and of a school flag. Seniors observe class day. Turn over school to juniors. Baccalaureate services. Farewell and good luck to gradu- ating class. School pays visit to West View for an educating and enlight- ening program. Commencement. ' End of school comes lor some-just a rest comes for others. Page Sixty-three-THE GINKGO P R O G R A M of the UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT OF THE LATE MR. LOUIS F. BRUNK Thursday. April 27, 1944 Special High School Assembly Denton M. Albright, Superintendent ol Schools, Presiding Song by the School, For the Beauty of the Earth Pierpont-Kocher Scripture Reading and Prayer Dr. Frank A. Gageby Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Crafton Flag Salute by the School Charles Grube President, Student Council Musical Selections High School Mixed Ensemble Cal Chorale- Our God, to Whom We Turn -Iohannes Brahms Kbl Hymn- O, My Father Address Norman C. Glasser Superintendent, Camegie Public Schools The Unveiling of the Portrait Martha Brunk Remarks August End, the Artist Announcements Edwin B. Leaf Principal, Crafton High School Adjournment A TRIBUTE TO THE TEACHER The teacher is a prophet, he lays the foundations of tomorrow. The teacher is a builder, he works with the higher and finer values of civilization, The teacher is a citizen, he is selected and licensed for the improvement of society. The teacher is a pioneer, he is always attempting the impossible and winning out. The teacher is a believer, he has abiding faith in the improve- ment of the race. -IOY ELMER MORGAN Page Sixty-four--THE GINKGO LOUIS F. BRUNK 1912- 1943 Page Sixty-five--THE GI NK GO 1 5 ff.--.f,q'!1' .., Y .-L ,,- ,: fn -E 'J ' FXS' 5 ' ' f 'fy' 'f I x this ic 'N'l. X'.XX3..'Y.X.'Y.X..'X'A. X'.N.'X'.X.. iX.'X'.X. N. X A.'Y..X. X.. X, 'X'A. N'LX.,'N .A.. N2X. X'IN..'N.. X .X. Y.X, 'XXX -xxxxx, 'x. 'x'xxs..-x N.. x, Nxva. ':.x..'v.x.. xx,'x'x.'xx. x. 'xxx x. Nzx. RX: ff X im ri M7 9' ,rf N- x.x,f....- X 'A' 4 u I I xr .v M-I ,X-f J . N - ll. ff' W. . ,fwa8w':g1. K g .. 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' ',cIe 'EY ' ' ' Y, ,. f, .2 'f' Good Neighbors Have Friend y Contests ', !FIEf A--' Z3IE2??6'55 ' ',i?,i' ,d'Jd',i' A'----A AAAAAA ' AAAAAA ' 1?? ! -'-'- AAA- A ' ' ',e'S-'H' 'ik' 'AYZ' ' 'A5 SY?3 ef?5 ' ,e?,3o2 ' 'ik' 'dig' ' ' ' ', ' ' ' 'Efc2 '43 'SISSZSZY' ',c'8e 'ifovi' ' 'df' ' ' 'ifdidv' ' ' ' A fn Vars1ty Po gc Sixty-eiglzf--THE GINKGO Iarnes Breen --- Iames Dally --- Paul Fisher ...... Varsity Lettermen room-BA1.r. - - - '47 Stephen Madden - - - --- '46 Walter Mueller ...... Richard McClelland --- --- '46 William Gibson .... --- '44 Willard Pearce - - . - - Warren Green ..... - - - '44 Walter Pikunas - - - - Charles Griffiths - - - - - - '46 Herbert Utz - - - - - - Charles Grube - - - - - - '44 Richard Walker - - - - Richard Haag - - - , - - '44 Charles Wenrich - - - - - - Eugene Hannum - - - - - - '44 Iames Grier, Manager - - - BASEBALL Ralph Christy .... - .. - '46 Eugene Hannum - - - - Paul Fisher ...... - - - '46 Richard McClelland - - - William Gibson .... - - - '44 William O'Connel1 .. - Charles Griffiths - -, - - - '46 Edward Schepner - - - Charles Grube --- lames Grier -- - - - '44 Charles Wenrich - - - - - - '44 Walter Mueller - - - - Richard Haag ................ '44 Walter Pikunas --- Robert Murray, Manager ...... '44 BASKETBALL Iames Breen ...,.. --- '47 Marcus Killmeyer --- Charles Griffiths --- '46 Walter Mueller .... - -- Charles Grube .... --- '44 Charles Wenrich ..... --- Eugene Hannum .... --- '44 Richard Walker, Manager CHEERLEADERS Anne Couch --- .--- '44 Christine Moser ---- Grace Foster ..... --- '44 Iarnes Puhl ..... --- Patricia Hofmann --- --- '45 William Sickels ----- Dolly McNamee --... '46 Gwen Anne Walley --- Page Sixty-ning-THE GINKGO Athletic Coaches Mr. Marlin B. Wenrich .... ---Head Coach of Football, Boys' Basketball, and Baseball Mr. Iohn Reed --- ---.Assistant Coach of Football and Boys' Basketball Mrs. Anna Lora Moreland ----- Coach of Girls' Basketball and Volleyball Student Athletic Association Robert I. McKnight, Treasurer Carl Atwater, '46g lay Barth, '465 Iohn Beach, '48, Daniel Davies, '45, William Petrie, '45, Robert Stanley, '46 Mr. S. Glenn Keefer, Faculty Manager Cheerleaders Left to Right- Iames Puhl, Christine Moser, Gwen Anne Walley, Dolly McNamee, Anne Couch, Patricia Hofmann, Grace Foster, William Sickels Page Seventy- THE GINKGO Football FOOTBALL SQUAD Top Row-Mr. Wenrich, Iames Grier, Robert Stevenson, lames Coventry, Walter Mueller, Richard Walker, Willard Pearce, Mr. Reed Middle Row-Charles Grube, Eugene I-lannum, Richard Haag, Walter Pikunas, Charles Wenrich, Herbert Utz, Stephen Madden, lames Dally, William Gibson, Charles Griltiths Bottom Row-Charles Karr, Warren Green, Richard McClelland, William Herron, Ierry Harmon, Ralph Christy, Charles Barnhart, Thomas Sullivan, Richard Blair MR MARLIN WENRICH and MR. lOl-IN REED, Coaches Cratton's '43 football season may be considered a success, for at the end ot the fall campaign the Blue and Gold had won tour games, lost two, and tied one. The victories over their two traditional rivals, Langley and Carnegie, were exceptionally impressive, these Wins themselves making the season a success. Under the unfaltering leadership of Captain Utz, the Golden Avalanche displayed a stubborn defense and a tricky, yet powerful, offense which helped the team to capture four victories and to chalk up a tie. I A Since there are only five first-stringers returning in 1944, the outlook for a victorious season at present is not too promising. However, Pop will undoubtedly pull something out of the hat to boost the Blue and Gold to tame and glory in 1944. Page Seventy-om'-THE GINKGO Footba11gGames CRAFTON 12 - MCKEES ROCKS 12 On September 17 the Cougars opened their football season in a twi- light game at home. The Crafton eleven, supposedly the underdogs, surprised their McKees Rocks opponents by a 12-12 tie. A first quarter touch- down by Fisher, on a reverse, put the Cougars in the lead. The next two quarters netted two touchdowns for the visitors. In the last quarter a flat pass, from Grube to Breen, tied the score. Then, almost pulling a Frank Merriwell finish, Crafton, on a pass from Grube to Fisher, came within two yards of a touchdown. At the end of the next play the game was over. CRAFTON 26 - LANGLEY 6 As in previous years, the opening of the annual classic between Crafton and Langley found both teams overflowing with energy and buoyed with the spirit to win. The Blue and Gold gridders came prepared to put into operation their aerial attack. In the opening play, after the kickoff, Langley scored a touchdown, and thus had an early lead. But the Cougars came back at them, and before the end of the half made it 7-6. The second half found the Grube-to-Fisher aerial attack clicking. Breen's running power and Griffiths' signal-calling ability ran up 19 more points on the 7. In the final victory over Langley the Cougars' blocking in the line did much to ring up the 26-6 score. CRAFTON 0 - CLARK 8 , The Cougars' third encounter resulted in a 6-0 score, in favor of their opponents. In the opening minutes of the game the Clark eleven started off on a wide reverse for a score. Holding this lead throughout the game, they came out the victors. In spite of the fact that the Cougars were out there trying all the time and that they outgained the visitors, they failed to achieve the needed runs. CRAFTON I3 - DORMONT 32 The Crafton eleven, playing their first game away, found the Dormont boys flater co-champions of 19431 a little tough. The first quarter, in which the Cougars held their own, ended with a 6-0 score in favor of Dormont. The home club made two more touchdowns before the Blue and Gold reached pay dirt to make it 20-6 at the half. In the second half Dormont scored twice to Crafton's once. When the gun went off, the final score stood at 32-13, with the Cougars tailing. Both Blue and Gold touchdowns were aerials from Grube-one to Dally, and one to Fisher. Page Seventy-two-THE GINKGO FOOTBALL GAMES CRAFTON 33 - BRENTWOOD 0 The Crafton-Brentwood game, played on the Carrick Field, showed the excellent teamwork of the Cougars. Their first touchdown was made by Gibson on a line plunge. At the end of the first half the Cougars had scored 7 points against Brentwood. In the second half the Crafton men scored 26 points on three touchdowns by Breen, his last being on an 80-yard run, and on one touchdown by Madden, who intercepted a pass. The running was so good that the Cougars' aerial attack was used only three times. At the end of the game the score stood 33 for Crafton and 0 for Brentwood. CRAFTON 20 - STOWE 0 After playing two games away, Crafton played Stowe on the home field. The first score was made by Madden when he tackled the Stowe halfback for a safety, making it 2-0 at the quarter. lim Breen made all the remaining points. His first was a 25-yard run in the second quarter. In the third and fourth quarters, behind good blocking, Iim crossed the goal for the other two touchdowns. The final score was 20-0, in favor of Crafton. Stowe's not coming within the 20-yard stripe proved Crafton's good defense CRAFTON 13 - CARNEGIE 6 On Armistice Day the Cougars journeyed to Clark Field for their tradi- tional classic with Carnegie. Because of evenly matched teams and a muddy field, the first half was a punting duel that see-sawed up and down the field. The half ended 0-0. The third quarter was like the first half, with the defenses very tight. ln the last quarter Crafton took honors when a pass from Grube to Hannum made the score 6-0. However, the Carnegie eleven were apparently not discouraged, for when Crafton kicked off, they started a march down the field and, by a series of running and passing plays, made a goal. The try for conversion was blocked and the score stood 6-6. With just 40 seconds to go, Carnegie kicked off. Iimmy Breen, taking the ball, went 80 yards for a touchdown, behind the best blocking possible. At the end of the game, with the score standing at 13-6, the Cougars had wound up an outstanding season, and left the field with the Crafton-Carnegie Cup in their possession. Page Seventy-three-THE GINKGO Football Players RICHARD HAAG-Tackle A hard-hitting, well-built tackle, Dick ripped holes in the opponents' defense and offense lines. Seldom did a play go through Dick, for he was constantly in there fighting with his whole heart set on winning the ball game. On defense he backed up the line and stopped plays many times before enemy ball carriers had a chance to get to the line of scrimmage. It is hoped that some member of next season's team will exhibit Dick's ability to take it and to dish out twice as much. EUGENE HANNUM-End ' Max was on the receiving end of the famous Grube-to-I-lannum pass combination. He seemed to have glue on his fingers, for he could snatch passes at any angle. His offensive and defensive plays were starred with brilliant blocks and decisive tackles. Although frequently hindered by a trick knee, Gene was up to his neck in the game. Too bad Gene cannot honor the Blue and Gold with his good sportsmanship and clean play next year. STEPHEN MADDEN-Guard Steve, formerly a fullback, was switched to guard, where he used his drive and build to their greatest advantage. Seldom did the enemy gain ground through Steve's hole, which he guarded like a real, Cougar. When backing up the line, he was constantly on the watch for DCISSSS, which he habitually intercepted. It is a cheering fact that Steve will be back on the local gridiron next year. RICHARD McCLELLAND-Guard Dick was one of the players who liked it rough. When the going got tough, he really put on the heat. Even in a losing game Dick never slack- ened his pace. Crofton High will not have the benefit of Dick's skillful tactics next year, for he leaves school in Iune. WALTER MUELLER-End Although not a regular, Red was an ace pass receiver. His specialty was the catching of extra points, made possible by his extreme height and his pass-receiving ability. On the defensive he ably made tackles and blocked interference. Being a senior, Red will not be with the Crafton team in '44. WILLARD PEARCE-End Williard also was an excellent pass receiver. His superb blocking and tackling made him an all-round end. Although this was the first year he earned his letter, he seemed to be a veteran at the end position. His anxiety to play and his will to win will be missed next year. WALTER PIKUNAS-Guard Walt, although quiet and calm, played a real game of football. His actions were not appreciated by Crafton opponents, for his hard tackling and precision blocking could be appreciated only by Crafton fans. Being exceptionally skillful in tackling behind the line of scrimmage, he was a con- stant menace to enemy ball carriers. When the Blue and Gold eleven appear on the field next September, Crafton fans will miss Walt, for he leaves Crafton in the Class of '44. Page Seventy-four-THE GJ,N'KG.O' FOOTBALL PLAYERS IAMES BREEN-Fullback Iim, a freshman, was indeed an asset to the Blue and Gold. Few will forget his spectacular runs, especially his run against Carnegie, on the kickoff, with but forty seconds remaining in the game. Besides being a line bucker, he was the Cougars' punter, getting off long, spiraling boots. Rooters for Crafton are really glad to know that Iim will be back next year. IAMES DALLY-End As Crafton's strong side end, Cros did a real job. An experienced pass-receiver, he excelled in blocking and tackling. Dally was always in there fighting, even when the chips were stacked against his team. Being a sophomore, Iim will undoubtedly occupy a berth on the Blue and Gold eleven again in 1944. PAUL FISHER-Halfback Although Fish did not stay to finish the season, he was responsible for a great percentage of points in the first four games. In those games the Grube-to-Fisher pass was unexcelled. Paul's exceptionally great speed and deceptiveness enabled him to slip through enemy hands easily. At present Paul is serving in Uncle Sam's Navy, where he is doing a great iob. Good luck, Fish WILLIAM GIBSON-Halfback Bill was one of the Cougars' hardest-hitting backs. To bring him down always required two or more tacklers. His specialty was the reverse, with which the Golden Avalanche captured much territory. Bill's quick thinking and hard tackling made him a rugged man on defense. The fans will truly miss Bill next year when the football season rolls around. WARREN GREEN-Guard Skeets was a versatile lineman, able to assume the guard, tackle, or center position and play each with equal skill. Defensitvely, he spent most of his time in the enemy's backfield, throwing opponent runners for losses oftener than a few times. His secret was the sneak through the line before he could be blocked. Since Skeets graduates in Iune, he will be missed on next year's team. , CHARLES GRIFFITHS-Quarterback That short, fast bit of greased lightning which was always clearing the path for Blue and Gold ball carriers was Charlie. At quarterback position he acted as signal caller, and his wise choice of plays was decisive in the Crafton victories. His never-falter spirit, which kept the Cougars hitting on all eleven, and his superb blocking will do much to carry Crafton's 1944 team on the way to victory. A CHARLES GRUBE-I-Ialfback Charlie did all of Crafton's forward passing, which was the best the high school had seen for a long time.. In addition to being an outstanding Dasser, he was a hard-driving runner of inestimable value to the Blue and Gold His combination of running and passing made him a threat which each opponent feared. Hardly a game went by in which he was not responsible for at least one tally. Charlie's will to win and his whole-hearted support will be sorely missed next year. 1- Page Seventy-five-THE GINKGO FOOTBALL PLAYERS CAPTAIN HERBERT UTZ-Tackle Herb was the captain of the team this year--and rightly so, for he was the Cougars' most valuable lineman. Full to the brim in spirit, Herb had the job of pepping up the other ten men when things looked bad. It might be added that he is considered one of the best tackles Crafton has ever seen. Despite a weak ankle, Herb was always working to the advantage of the Blue and Gold, sometimes making fifty per cent of the tackles. Crafton fans really hate to see Herb go, for he certainly piloted the team of '43 through a successful season. RICHARD WALKER-Quarterback A rough-and-tumble backfield man, Dick served, during the past season, his first term for the Blue and Gold. As quarterback, his duty was chiefly blocking, and he did a fine job. As signal caller, Dick used a wide variety of plays which made deception one of the Cougars' outstanding achieve- ments. Dick, a member of the Class of '44, has played, to the regret of many, his last game for Crafton. CHARLES WENRICH-Center One of the toughest and most responsible jobs on a football team is playing center. Knowing this, Chats put forth his greatest efforts and really turned in a nice year at center. Besides never making a bad pass or getting his signals mixed, he was often called upon to open up a hole in the enemy's line. This he did with speed and precision. When Chats was on defense, the opposing linemen found him hard to move and respected his fight and spirit. Next year he will be back at his job, when, Crafton fans are sure, he will do just as well as he did last fall. IAMIES GRIER-Manager As a rule, Crafton football managers are noted for their efficiency, and this year's manager was no exception. In fact, lim is one of the best man- agers Crafton has ever had. If there is doubt in anyone's mind, let him ask Pop. Hard-working and serious when it was necessary, Iim could still take time out for fun, as witness his sportsrnanlike reaction when the Cougars threw him into the showers after they had won the Carnegie game. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1944 September 15 Qflveningl ............ McKees Bock - - At Home September 22 tEveningl - - ..... Langley ........ -... A WGY September 29 ,,,.,,,,... ..... S cott Township - - - ..... Away October S , , , .. - -Dormont ........ - - - - At Home October 13 .... - - - Bridgeville ...... ..... A WCIY October 20 .... - - -Brentwood ....... .... A t Home October 28 ..... - - -Stowe Township - - Away November 3 - - - West View ....... - - At Home November l 1 - - - Carnegie - - - At Home Page Seventy-six-THE GINKGO Basketball Standing-Charles Karr, Iames Dally, Marcus Killrneyer, Homer Patterson, Donald Davies, Mr, Wenrich Seated-Charles Wenrich, Charles Grube, Eugene Hannum, Walter Mueller, Iames Breen, Charles Griffiths MR. MARLIN B. WENRICH, Coach Since Crafton had lost six of last season's lettermen, things looked rather blue at the beginning of the present season and continued to look so until alter the first four games. Then, taking a spurt under the dogged determina- tion ol Coach Wenrich and Captain Gene Hannum, the team polished oil McKees Rocks, Stowe, Carnegie, and Coraopolis. By the end of the season the Blue and Gold had chalked up three more wins. H Next year four lettermen will return. This outlook gives Crafton the hope that the '45 season will far surpass that of '44. Page Seventy-seven,-THE GINKGO Basketball Players IAMES BREEN-Guard Though this was his lirst year for Crafton, lim did a good job at guard. His speed, fast-thinking, and good eye made him a versatile basketball player. Getting the ball off the banking board was one of his chief merits, although his dribbling and shooting were of equal importance. His worth. will be counted much next year, when he returns to play for the Blue and Gold. CHARLES GRIFFITHS-Forward Charlie is short, but his speed and superb shooting more than make up for his size. An artist at the fast break, he proved extremely valuable against a man-for-man defense. Crafton's opponents were frequently baffled by Charlie's clever fakes and determined moves, which he executed with brilliancy. Every Crafton fan will welcome the fact that Charlie will be back with the Cougars next year. CHARLES GRUBE-Guard One of Crafton's exceedingly versatile guards, Charlie is cool, level- headed, and responsible. In addition, he is a deadeye, especially from midcourt. Because of his quickness, which enabled him to beat the other fellow to the ball, he proved extremely valuable. Crafton fans will regret Charlie's absence next year, for he is truly a great player. CAPTAIN EUGENE HANNUM-Center Gene wound up four glorious seasons of basketball this year, undoubt- edly his best. His change of pace, his ability to dump them in from any corner of the floor, and his keen judgment and leadership made him the key man lor the Blue and Gold. Gene was the highest individual scorer, but often sacrificed good shots to give his teammates better ones. Crafton will certainly have a hard time replacing Max next year, for one with his ability will be hard to find. MARCUS KILLMEYER-Forward Marcus was one of the big boys. He spent most of his time under the basket, where he was in his glory and where his under-the-basket work sewed up more than one Crafton victory. His ball handling was commend- able and reliable. When the ball was to be held, Marcus could do it. Much to the satisfaction of Blue and Gold fans, Marcus returns next year. Page Seventy-eight-THE GINKGO BASKETBALL PLAYERS WAL'l'ER MUELLER-Forward Red was that tall boy who was constantly under the hoop, waiting to tip one in for Crafton. His height, which is over six feet, was a marked ad- vantage and he certainly used it. It was also valuable for defense, for opponent guards had a worrisome task getting around him. Red invari- ably controlled the ball under the basket and always piled up a high individual score. It is to be hoped that next season's team will find a six- footer to replace Walt. CHARLES WENRICH-Forward Although small in size, Chats made up for it by his fighting spirit, aggressiveness, and shooting ability. Many times his spoiling of enemy plays and his taking the ball away from the opponent resulted in Crafton baskets. From his favorite position at side court he was a deadeye, never failing to make a few swishers in each game. Luckily, Chots is a junior and so will be back next year to help form a nucleus for the '45 team. RICHARD WALKER-Manager Dick and his efficient assistants, Charles Karr and Dick Couch, did a good job of managing. Dick was constantly on the job, at practice and at games, and helped to keep things running just right. A good manager helps make a team comfortable, happy, and successful, and Dick was that kind of manager. BASKETBALL SCORES FOR 1943-44 Crafton .............................. Langley 37 Crafton - - - - - - Coraopolis 40 Crafton - - - - - Mt. Lebanon 35 Crafton - - - .... Dormont 28 Crafton - - - ..... Brentwood 38 Crafton - - - - - McKees Rocks 36 Crafton - - - ..... Carnegie 34 Crafton - - - ....... Stowe 40 Crafton - - - - - - Coraopolis 20 Crafton - - - - - - Mt. Lebanon 35 Crafton - - - .... Dormont 26 Crafton - - - - - - Brentwood 4 1 Crafton - - - - - McKees Rocks 42 Crafton - - - .... Carnegie 28 Crafton - - - ....... - - - Stowe 35 Totals 51 5 Page Seventy-nine-THE GINKGO Baseball Standing-Mr. Wenrich, Iames Grier, Iames Dally, Eugene Hannum, Walter Mueller, Richard Haag, Walter Pikunas. Robert Murray Sitting-Richard McClelland, Ralph Christy, Charles Griffiths, Charles Wenrich, Charles Grube, lerome Harmon, Thomas Sullivan, Don McCready MR. MARLIN B. WENRICH, Coach Emerging from the 1943 baseball season are six regulars who will form the nucleus of this year's nine. Besides these, Pop Wenrich has three other able players. Since last year's team showed some very promising signs, defeating Mt. Lebanon twice, Baldwin, and Shadyside, this year's team feels confident of a long string of victories. In several early season games the Blue and Gold has exhibited fine hitting and fielding ability and has come out on top on each occasion. Feeling that the 1943 record was not up to Crafton's usual standard, the Cougars of '44 are out to win the title. Those who have seen our boys play are confident that they will attain their goal. Page Eighty-THE GINKGO April April May May May May 24 27 Baseball Team Charles Grube --- Iames Dally ..... Walter Mueller .... Charles Wenrich -- Charles Griffiths -- Ralph Christy -.-- Ierry Harmon ..... Thomas Sullivan -- Richard McClelland Richard Haag .,.. Don McCready --- Iames Grier ..,.. Eugene Hannum .... - - - Walter Pikunas - - - Robert Murray . - - Robert Kramer -- - , - - Pitcher - - - Catcher - - - - Catcher - .... First - - - - Second Short --- Short - Short - - - - - - 'Third -- .... Left - - - Center Center Center Right Base Base Stop Stop Stop Base Field Field Field Field Field ---------- Manager - - Assistant Manager SCHEDULE FOR 1944 1 --- --- 4 --- --- 8 --- --- ll --- --- Baldwin .... West View --- Mt. Lebanon --- Baldwin .... West View --- Mt. 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N 3,1 - , ll- .4-x - - NV- ,.ljf ' affix 'K . qffg,-.-W lg ll X 'L 5.5, iraq, 5618.126-X 'Rexx-bww-ss: A' 'A 'A -so -'-'- ' - - 1 15. --- vv- ...... - ,-- -,,,v-,v,- W it Q 3 -- '5 N !S2-'S-'5 of N 5 ' ,,'xzQz!4 e.eQf:,v,aaQeQr5ee. a2f4:Q2 .-ff-,T w, o V X 'VS W' Good Neighbors Enjoy Compfcmionship - v v v , '!! !f l 8? 5 STUDENT COUNCIL Top Row-William Evans, Dallas Holmes, William Gibson, Marcus Killrneyer, Herbert Utz, Homer Patterson, Ioseph McKean, Don Davies Second Row-Don McCready, George Kramer, Arthur Hanley, Shirley Mursch, Phyllis Sutton, Nancy Davies, Iames Businger, Mr. Partitt Bottom Row-Stephen Madden, Richard McClelland, Charles Wenrich, Charles Grube, Ruth Melia, Mary Barrett, Althea Kincaid NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Top Row-Robert Brotherton, Charles Grube, William Gibson, Harold Rex, Robert Gooding, Iames Harris, Stephen Madden Middle Row-Mary Barrett, Doris Roberts, Ie-an Gebauer, Althea Kincaid, Ann Shane, Vivian Steiner, Lois Rea Bottom Row-.Helen Anne Gallagher, Charles Loney, Betty Lee Carter, Betty Hart, Gwen Anne Walley, Ellen lane Albright, Iames Grier, Iearine Coulter Page Eighty-six-THE GINKGO Student Council Mr. George E. Parfitt, Sponsor OFFICERS Charles Grube .................. ......... P resident Charles Wenrich .... .... V ice President Ruth Melia ............................... Secretary MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Presidents of homerooms PROIECTS Nomination of GINKGO Stall candidates Supervision of the awarding of activity letters Sponsorship of noon-hour dances Supervision of the juke box Procurement of a school flag Procurement of funds for the purchase of an oil painting of the late Mr. Louis F. Brunk Establishment ol an Honor Roll National Honor Society Mr. William G. Willis, Sponsor OFFICERS Charles Loney --- ............,.......... President Charles Grube --- ......... Vice President lean Gebauer .................. Secretary-Treasurer DETERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP Candidate must be: A member of 11A, 12B, or 12A Class In upper third of his class Nominated by teachers and members of the National Honor Society Rated by his teachers, in service, leadership, scholarship, and character Voted in by a committee ol the faculty after a careful consideration ol his activity record, personality card, and facts contributed by his nominator OBIECTIVE Promotion of character, service, and leadership SPECIAL PROTECT Guidance Program ................... April 28, 1944 Page Eighty-seven-THE GINKGO RESEARCH CLUB Top Row-Kenneth Unger, Ioseph McKean, Don Davis, Harry Bailey, Robert Fink Edward Stewart Bottom Row-Audrey Hazlett, Don Davies, Mrs. Straititt, Frank Kurcina, Gloria Holm- quist, Beatrice Hannah BIOLOGY CLUB Top Rowflohn Warner, Edward Herrle, Don Davis, Edward Stewart Third Row-lean Dawkins, Irma Hamilton, lane Henry, Florence Rudolph, Margaret Bowman, Martha Hardy, Ann Craig, Anna Marie Symosko, Marian Lynch Second Row-Barbara White-Spunner, llo Iane Hancock, Barbara Illig, Phyllis Sutton, Dorothy Ieschke, Patricia Meredith, Helen Wolff, Nina Sommerville, Margaret Owens, Ruth Scothern, Lois Ann Hendershot, Marjorie Moser Bottom Row-Dolores Iungling, Catherine Cyphert, Virginia Capes, Wilma Dunn, Joanne Myers, Mary Agnes Flanagan, Mrs. Straitili, Georgia Crouch, Patricia Gannon, Iulia Karas, Betty Iane Hamilton, Elizabeth Richards Pagv Eighty-e.'gl1t- ,THE GINKGO 1 Research Club Mrs. May Straitiff, Sponsor OFFICERS Don Davies --- ............ ......... P resident Frank Kurcina --- ...... Vice President Thomas Goelz .................. Secretary-Treasurer REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Each member will provide subject material for club programs OBIECTIVE General Research SPECIAL PROIECTS Research in synthetic materials Study of the house of the future Biology Club Mrs, May Straitiff, Sponsor OFFICERS Georgia Crouch --- ............ .......,. P resident Helen Wolfl .......... ...... V ice President Mary Agnes Flanagan ........... Secretary-Treasurer REQUIREIVIENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Enrollment in a biology class OBIECTIVE Biological research SPECIAL PROTECT Study of wartime medicines Reports on famous biologists Page Eighty-nine-THE GJNKGO GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Top Row-Irene Schoeneman, lean Gebauer, Mary Honey, Virginia Kearns, Iune McNary, Betty Petkovich, Dona Straitiff, Ann Shane, Florence Catrain, Dorothy Brown Third Row- Pauline Wood, Ruth Mursch, Louise Geinzer, Dolores Sherry, Anne Wilson, Virginia Scafoglio, Rita Daley, Bernice Miller, Virginia Leech Second Row-lane Hendershot, Dolores McCarthy, Sue Pittock, Edna Mikus, Grace Foster, Anne Couch, Gwen Anne Walley, Florence Glavin, Polly Kirsch, Patricia Schwartz Bottom Row-Catherine Renvers, Sarah Letters, Vivian Steiner, Kathleen Boyd, Nancy McKay, Ioan Rex, Audrey Monjot, Norma Klemmer, Ruth Melia, Althea Kincaid LEADERS' CORPS Top Flow--Ann Shane, Rita Stritzinger, Irma Cathcart, Barbara Hoge, Barbara White-Spunner, Ruth Mursch, Patricia Iones Third Row-Ianet Malone, Shirley Phillabaum, Susan Sutherland, Clare Smith, Iune McNary, Peggy Nichols, Margaret Landgraf, Phyllis Sutton, Mary Martha McCurdy, Nancy McKay, Mary Barrett Second Row-Wilma Dunn, Georgia Crouch, Doris Roberts, Ilo lane Hancock, Betty Hart, Althea Kincaid, Anne Craig, Polly Kirsch, Helen Aull, Patricia Ioyce, Margaret Owens Bottom How-Patricia Heckler, Anne Wilson, Virginia Kearns, lean Gebauer, Betty Lee Carter, Mrs. Moreland, Anne Couch, Mary Roney, Edna Mikus, Gwen Anne Walley, Norma Klemmer, Kathleen Boyd Page Ninety-THE GINKGO Girls' Athletic Association Mrs. Anna Lora Moreland, Sponsor ' OFFICERS Iune McNary --- ............... ......... P resident Mary Roney .... ............ .... V i ce President Virginia Kearns -- ....... Secretary Edna Mikus ................................ Treasurer REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP One hundred points earned in after-school activities OBIECTIVES Making it possible for girls to win a G.A.A. letter Stimulating athletic activities in the high school PROIECT Physical Fitness Program ................ May 18, 1944 SPECIAL ACTIVITY Operating 'Snack Bar at the Saturday night school socials Leaders' Corps Mrs. Anna Lora Moreland, Sponsor OFFICERS lean Gebauer ................... ......... P resident Mary Honey .... ........... .... V i ce President Anne Couch ..... ....... S ecretary Betty Lee Carter ........................... Treasurer REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP Election by members of the club Approval by a committee of the faculty Maintenance of a C grade in scholarship, and an A or B grade in physical education OBIECTIVES Assistance in girls' gymnasium classes Encouragement of leadership, good conduct, and service PROTECT Co-sponsorship of Defense Stamp Drive SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Mothers' Tea ..............-- ----------- M GY 3, 1944 Luncheon ............ .........--------- l Une 5, 1944 Page Ninety-one--THE GINKGO LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Top Row-Stephen Madden, Samuel Ingram, George Schoenberger, Homer Patter- son, Charles Grube, Charles Wenrich . Third Row-Robert Burkhardt, Nancy Rutter, Ann McGinn, Ellen lane Albright, Dona Straitiff, Florence Glavin, Betty Lee Carter, Marilyn Reed, Patricia Heckler Second Row-Richard Blair, Virginia Tarter, Rita Daley, Martha Brunk, Betty Angel, Collette Crawford, Anne Couch, Thomas Culbertson, Thomas Carter Bottom Row-Nancy Chapin, Ruth Melia, Richard Couch, Gwen Anne Walley, Mrs Springer, Rita Stritzinger, Lynn Goucher, Edna Mikus, Vivian Steiner, Grace Foster SPANISH CLUB Top Row-Iohn Ashbrook, William Evans, Charles Illig, Harry Bailey Fifth Row-Frank Kurcina, David Vea, Alfred Dean, Edgar Burford, Robert Stevenson Fourth Row-Barbara Hoge, Gloria Holmquist, Iohn Beach, Paul Cannon, Iohn Day, Iay Barth, Ralph Christy, Iames Gibson, Charles Griffiths, Thomas Goelz Third Row--Patricia Iones, Ann Shane, Eleanor Wright, Dorothy Brown, Patricia Schwartz, Pauline Wood, Irene Schoeneman, Florence Catrain, lean Mclfim, Annabel Kilyk, Patricia Hofmann, Christine Moser, Dorothy Rudolph, Vera Rex, Shirley Brown, Carl Atwater Second Row-Marjorie Grant, Margaret Landgraf, Kathryn Scott, Kathryn Rudolph, Eileen Gray, lane Hale, Helen Van der Kloet, Sue Pittoclc, Dolores Sherry, Ioan Lutz, Shirley Snebold, Martha Hardy, Beatrice Hannah, Iacqueline Delmer, Helen Ann Gal- lagher, Mr, McLaughlin Bottom Row-Shirley Lindley, Nancy Peebles, Louise Heineman, Norma Browning, lean Coulter, Ioan Rex, Nessie Vee Iones, Patricia Brunt, Ieanne McNary, Patricia Ioyce, Ruth Stewart, Richard Flammer, Kenneth Unger, Charles Karr Page Ninety-two-THE GINKGO Le Cercle Francais Mrs. Mary Clawson Springer, Sponsor OFFICERS Richard Couch ................... ........ P resident Rita Stritzinger ...... .... V ice President Gwen Anne Walley .... ...... S ecretary Lynn Goucher ........................... Treasurer REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Enrollment in a French class OBIECTIVE Promotion of interest in the French language SPECIAL SOCIAL ACTIVITY Theatre-dinner party at the Crafton Grill .... .... M arch 16, Spanish Club Mr. Charles S. McLaughlin, Sponsor OFFICERS William Gibson ........................... President Helen Ann Gallagher --- ....... Vice President Dorothy Brown .................. Secretary-Treasurer Interest REQUIREIVIENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP Enrollment in a Spanish class in the application of the Spanish language OBIECTIVE Use of the Spanish language Page Ninety-three-THE GINKGO 1944 ROMAN! HODIERNI Top Row-Lois Hendershot, Marjorie Moser, Margaret Bowman, Beverly Carlson, Georgia Crouch, Anna Marie Symosko, Barbara lllig, Eleanor Wright Middle Row-lohn Warner, Margaret Owens, lane Henry, Florence Rudolph, Phyllis Sutton, Wilma Dunn, Mary Agnes Flanagan, Ioanne Myers, Patricia Meredith, Iames Rea Bottom Row-Betty Richards, Helen Wolff, Bertille Warner, Patricia Gannon, Miss Spamer, Ann Craig, Mary Martha McCurdy, Nina Sommerville, Sylvia Smith GENS TOGATA Top Row-Katherine Martin, Betty lane Klein, Mary Witt, Beverly Baker, Lillian Mik- ulski, Gloria Smith, Denton Albright, Frank Kelleher, Mikael Keremes, Richard Price Third Row-William Allott, Dudley McCurdy, Ianet Malone, Elsie Stewart, Shirley Phillabaum, Dolores. Lynn, Mercedes Daley, Normagene Colborn, Nancy Mae Anderson, Nancy Waddell, Emma Lou Gladden Second Row-Naomi Bulger, Marjean Linn, Nancy Gallagher, lane Garbart, Bar- bara Barr, Mary Herrick, Ruth Powell, Nancy Beamer, Ioan Brotherton, Ioan Zern, lane Erhman Bottom Row-Sylvia Huot, Miriam Bode, Virginia Mead, Ierry O'Brien, William Smith, Miss Spamer, Lawrence Howe, lane Boyer, Marquerite Stoakes, 'lean Heckler Page Ninety- four--TH E GI NK GO Romani Hodierni Miss Edith Spamer, Sponsor OFFICERS Ann Craig ............ - ........ ........ P resident Patricia Gannon .... --- Vice President Bertille Warner --- ...... Secretary Helen Wolff ..,. ...,.......,.. 'I' reasurer REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Enrollment in the second-year Latin class PROIECT Collection of games for the wounded service men in Deshon Hospital at Butler, Pennsylvania SPECIAL ACTIVITY Trip to the Buhl Planetarium-March 13, 1944 Gens Togata Miss Edith Spamer, Sponsor OFFICERS lane Boyer .............. , ....... ....... P resident Larry Wilson ................... .... V ice President Marguerite Stoakes --- ..... Secretary William Smith .............,,.......,,,.,, Treasurer . REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Enrollment in the first-year Latin class PROTECT Collection of games for the wounded service men in Deshon Hospital, at Butler, Pennsylvania SPECIAL ACTIVITY Trip to Buhl Planetarium-March 13, 1944 Page N inety- five?-TH E ,GI N K GO STAMP CLUB Top Row-Elsie Mae Stewart, Gloria Smith, Iohn Hughes, Robert Wright Middle Row-Nancy Waddell, Emma Lou Gladden, lohn Day, Barry Dietrich, Richard Pettit, Carl Atwater Bottom Row-Harry Buss, Beverly Baker, Donald Giflin, Nancy Gallagher, Thomas O'Toole, William Howe LIBRARY CLUB Top Row-William Petrie, Charles Illig, Iohn Beach, Campbell Bryce Fourth Row-Miss Morss, Ellen Rodenberg, lean Flynn, Dorothy Kasper, Rose Ras- panti, Phyllis Misklow, Lillian Mikulski, Barbara Barr Third Row-Esther Woll, Norma Browning, Shirley Phillabaum, Alice Adams, Iessie Woollett, Betty lane Klein, Ioseph Madden, Dolores Lynn, Marjean Lin'n, Eileen Douglass, Mary Adelaide Vlfitt, lane Boyer, lanet Malone Second Row-lean Dawkins, Emily Miller, Dolores Lampe, Patricia Gannon, Marjorie Roberts, Betty Klein, Mae Bulger, Marguerite Stoakes, Dorothy Ieschke, Dolores Iungling, Mary Claire Roemer Bottom Row-Vera Rex, Eleanor Vater, Louise Heineman, Ieanne Coulter, lean Heck- ler, Kathryn Martitn, Marjorie Mann, Mercedes Daley, Nancy Anderson, Normagene Colburn, Nancy Beamer, Mary Herrick Page Ninety-six-THE GINKGO Stamp Club Mr. I. Bernard Hogg, Sponsor OFFICERS Donald Gitlin ...... .......... ......... P r esident Nancy Gallagher .... .... V ice President REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP An interest in stamp collecting Possession of a stamp collection OBIECTIVES A knowledge of stamps Enlargement of stamp collections SPECIAL PROIECT Maintenance of a stamp collection in the school display case Library Club Miss Helen Morss, Sponsor OFFICERS Vera Rex ........ ............ ......... P r esident William Petrie .... ..... V ice President Norma Browning ................ Secretary-Treasurer REQUIREIWENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Interest in library work OBIECTIVE Assistance in library work Service to the school SPECIAL PROIECT Preparation of notices of new library material Page Ninety-sevene-THE GINKGO MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB Top Row-Mr. Reed, William McCalmont. Richard Wright, Robert Scott, Richard Straitift, Iames Harmeson, Dean Couch, Iay Barth Middle Row-Robert Vogel, Fred Pettit, Robert Brotherton, 'Richard Shields Bottom Row-William Beck, David Vea, Wallace McCurdy, Daniel Harshman, Dudley McCurdy, Iames Coventry DRAMA CLUB Top Row-Iames Puhl, Loraine Clark, Marilyn Reed, Iune McNary, Virginia Kearns, Patricia Hanley, Doris Roberts Third Row-Bernice Miller, Rita Kaiser, Marjorie Neish, Sue Pittock, Iane Hender- shot, Catherine Fabian Second Row-Sally Stcmdow, Helen Aull, Grace Foster, Betty Hart, Betty Lee Carter, Beatrice Miller, Dolores Sherry, Anne Couch Bottom Row-Ruth Melia, Norma Klemmer, Mary Ann Atkinson, Walter Mueller, Miss Ford, Anne Wilson, Edna Mikus, lean Gebauer, Gwen Anne Walley Page Ninety-eight-THE GINKGO Model Airplane Club Mr. Iohn Reed, Sponsor OFFICERS Daniel Harshman ................. ....... P I'6SidSI'lt Frederick Pettit --- ...... Vice President Dean Couch .................... Secretary-Treasurer REQUIREMENT FOR MDIIBERSHIP Interest in building model airplanes OBIECTIVE Construction of a model airplane to meet required specifications SPECIAL PROIECT Contest in building and flying model airplanes Drama Club Miss Mary Kate Ford, Sponsor OFFICERS Anne Wilson - - - ................ ....... Pr esident Walter Mueller - - - .... Vice President Edna Mikus .... - - - - - - - ........ Secretary REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Enrollment in a public-speaking class onrscrrvs Promotion of interest in dramatics and allied arts SPECIAL PROTECT - Formation of a dramatics company in the school Page N ineiy-,Irina-1-TH E GLNKGO, PHY-CHY CLUB Top How-Charles Loney, George Bushes, Iohn Ashbrook, Don Davis, Thomas Witt, Dick Couch, George Schoenberger Third Row-Robert McKnight, William Dougherty, Philip McQuade, William Beck, Gene Hannum, Earl Von Holen, William Dickson, Samuel Ingram Second Row-Harvey Carlson, Thomas Carter, Herman Backinger, Glenn Elliott, Dan Harshman, Charles Wenrich, Wallace McCurdy Bottom Row-Virginia Tarter, Florence Glavin, Iames Grier, William Gibson, William Evans, Audrey Hazlett, Ruth Mursch, Mr, Parlitt HI-Y Top Row-William Dougherty, Harold Rex, Dallas Holmes, Donald Davies, Francis Taylor Middle Row-Iames Simpson, Donald Rex, Alfred Dean, Homer Patterson, Richard Haag, Stephen Madden, Harvey Carlen Bottom Row-Ierry Baker, Iames Wheeler, Walter Pilcunas, Mr. Haney, Willard Pearce, Warren Green, Robert Brotherton Page One H undrcd-THE GINKGO Phy-Chy Club Member of Pennsylvania State Iunior Academy of Science Member of American Institute of Science Mr. George E. Parfitt, Sponsor OFFICERS William Gibson ...........,.,...,,,..,,,, President William Evans ...................... Vice President Iames Grier ................... c ....,..,. Secretary REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Enrollment in chemistry or in physics classes OBIECTIVE Advancement of scientific knowledge and research CONVENTION OF PENNSYLVANIA STATE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE William Penn High School. York. Pennsylvania. April 7 and 8. 1944 Representative ....................... Donald Davis Contribution, Illustrated Talk -- Transparent Mounts Hi-Y Club Mr. E. Victor Haney, Sponsor I OFFICERS . Willard Pearce .......................... .,--Pres1dent Warren Green ..... ........ 4 ..... F irst Vice President Stephen Madden .... .... S econd Vice President Walter Pikunas ................... Secretary-Treasurer REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP Enrollment in Senior or in Iunior Classes Ability to mix with other boys Regularity of attendance at club meetings OBIECTIVE Improvement oi self, school, and -community PROIECTS Sending of officers to training school Taking charge of refreshments at Football Dance Assisting in the collection, for war prisoners, of athletic equipment musical instruments, and games Sponsoring ol Hi-Y Dance ACTIVITY Participating in all sports offered by downtown Y.M.C.A. Page One Hundred and One-THE GINKGO GIRL RESERVES CLUB CABINET Mrs. Mary Clawson Springer, Sponsor Miss Edith Spamer, Sponsor Miss Mary Steinmetz, Sponsor MEMBERSHIP Open to any girl in the school I OBIECTIVE Promotion of iriendship and cooperation among the girls of the school SPECIAL PROIECTS Dressing dolls at Christmas SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Social Hour following Recognition Services ............. November 8, 1944 I-leart's Delight ...... Annual Girl Reserves Club Dance, February 4, 1944 Picnic --- .......................... May 24, 1944 Page. One, Hundred .and Two-.THE GIN K GO GIRL RESERVES CLUB CABINET Top Row-Anne Wilson, Margaret Bowman, Ann Shane, Peggy Landgraf, Mrs. Springer Middle Row-Miss Steinmetz, Sally Letters, Edna Mikus, Vivian Steiner, lean Flynn, Susan Sutherland, Miss Spanie! Bottom Row-Gloria Holmquist, Helen Ann Gallagher, Mary Barrett, Kathleen Boyd, Ioanlne Myers, Helen Aull MEMBERS OF THE CABINET Mary Barrett --- Kathleen Boyd --- Helen Aull ......... Helen Ann Gallagher Virginia Leech ....... Sarah Letters -- Mary Roney --- Ann Shane ..,... Gloria Holmquist -- Margaret Bowman -- Susan Sutherland --- Vivian Steiner --- Edna Mikus .... Anne Wilson ....... Margaret Landgraf .... Ioanne Myers ..... Iean Flynn .... Conference Summer Conference --- Fall Conference --- Midwinter Conference --- - - - - - - President - - - Vice President - - - .... Secretary ---------- Treasurer - - Program Chairman - - - Social Chairman - - - - - - - Finance Chairman - - - Social Service Chairman - - - - - Publicity Chairman - - Worship Chairman - - - - - - - - Music Chairman - - - Council Representative ------- - Camp Chairman - - Senior Representative - - - - - - Iunior Representative - - - -Sophomore Representative --- Freshman Representative Craiton Place Representative Zelienople, Pa.--- --- Mary Barrett Zelienople, Pa. ..... Virginia .Leech and Mary Roney Pittsburgh, Pa. -- --- Mary Barrett and Virginia Leech Page One Hundred and Three--THE GINKGO Girl Reserves Club ssmons AND Juruons SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMEN Page One Hundred and Four--THE GINKGO GIRL RESERVES CLUB Seniors and Iuniors Top Row: Martha Brunk, Ann McGinn, Ann Shane, Dorothy Shields, Marjorie Grant, Lois Rea. Mary Ann Atkinson Seventh Row: Sixth Fitth IShirley Lindley, Virginia Tarter, Patricia Hanley, Irene Kermes, Ruth Zern, Ioan utz Row: Betty Iohnson, Geraldine Iohnson, Mary lean Buehler, Mary Pat Graser, Mary Claire Roemer, Mary Louise Chisnell, Ieanne Coulter, Clara Kasper, Verna Seibel, Leti- tia Richardson, Marjorie Neish, Susan Sutherland, Patricia Brunt, Patricia Heckler Row: lean Gebauer, Lillian Brooker, Shirley Snebold, lean McKim, Ruth Stewart, Patricia loyce, Bernadette McCoy, Audrey Monjot, Katherine Fabian, Norma Klemmer, Nancy McKay, Sally Standow, Ioan Rex, Rita Kaiser, Ieanne McNary, Marilyn Reed, Iune McNary, Virginia Kearns, Dorothy Brown Fourth Row: Third Beverly Brooker, Irene Schoeneman, Patricia Schwartz, Pauline Wood, Ora lane King, Shirley Brown, Ritamae Franks, Patricia Bossert, Shirley Mursch, Ruth Mursch, Esther Wolt, Florence Glavin, Patricia Neipp, Audrey Hazlett, Nancy Rutter, Kate Rudolph Row: Ioan Brooks, Eileen Douglass, Betty Lee Carter, Rita O l'oole, Mary lane Lane, Doris Roberts, Leona Koglin, Louise Geinzer, Dolores Sherry, Miss Spamer, Mrs. Springer, Miss Steinmetz, Sue Pittock, Ialne Hendershot, Twila Harkins, Vera Rex, Betty Lou Willenberg, Elinor Vater, Doris Smith, Virginia Scaloglio, Grace Foster, Christine Moser, Patricia Hofmann Second Row? 1 Eileen Reingrover, Betty Arngel, Ledlie Roach, Eileen Gray, Catherine Renvers, Althea Kincaid, Beatrice Miller, Mary Barrett, Loraine Clark, Bernice Miller, Olga Wachnowsky, Mildred Perch, Mary Ann Schroader, Barbara Kroll, Virginia Spada, Rose Marie Muzzie, lean Shatter, Anne Couch, Dorothy Rudolph Bottom Row: Mary Alice Hayes, Eleanor Wright, Margaret Landgrat, Nancy Peebles, Polly Kirsch, Patricia Iones, Barbara Hoge, Collette Crawford, lane Hale, Helen Van der Kloet, Sylvia Smith, Gwen Anne Walley Sophomores and Freshmen Top Row: Sixth Filth Barbara Hess, Barbara White-Spunner, Florence Rudolph, Iaine Henry, Gloria Smith, Lillian Mikulski, Virginia Mead,-Alice Adams Row: Marjorie Roberts, lean Dawkins, Marjorie Moser, Kathryn Scott, Nancy Chapin, Dolly McNamee, Irene Butler Row: Anna Marie Symosko, Marian Lynch, Patricia McQuade, Irma Hamilton, Lois Ann Hevndershot, Phyllis Sutton, Beatrice Hannah, Iessie Woollett, Ruth Scothern Fourth Row: Third Dorothy Ieschke, Dolores Iungling, Alice Cherry, Catherine Cyphert, Ilo Iane Han- cock, Gloria Holrnquist, Barbara lllig, Margaret Bowman, Martha Hardy, Georgia Crouch, Beverly Carlson, Bertille Warner Row: Doris Koontz, Wilma Dunn, Patricia Meredith, Mary Martha McCurdy, Nivna Som- merville, Helen Woltt, Betty Richards, Margaret Owens, Emily Miller. Dolores Lampe, Anne Craig, Patricia Gannon, Mary Agnes Flanagan, Iean Sullivan, Ioanne Myers, Virginia Capes, Ioan Zern Second Row: Marjean Linn, Norma Browning, Dolores Dear, Iulia Karas, Elsie Mae Stewart, Beverly Baker, Nancy Waddell, Emmy Lou Gladden, Adelaide Witt, Barbara Barr, Ruth Powell, lane Boyer, lane Ehrman, Mercedes Daley, Shirley Phillabaum, Betty Klein, Annabelle Kilyk Bottom Row: Normagene Colburn, Nancy May Anderson, Ioan Brotherton, lane Garbart, lean Heckler, Kathryn Martin, Nancy Beamer Page One Hundred and Five-THE GINKGO Top Row-Frank Vater, Paul Hertrick, Herbert Utz, lohn Warner, Donald Gifim Third Row-Richard Couch, Stephen Madden, Stanley Iones, Helen Herrmann Iune McNary Patricia Heckler, lean Gebauer Second Row-Lois Rea, Vivian Steiner, Betty Hart, Irene Kermes, Rita Kaiser Ruth Melia Norma Klemmer, Patricia Iones Bottom Row-Edna Mikus, Helen Aull, Sue Pittock, Dolores Sherry, lean Shatter Florence Glavin, Gwen Anne Walley, Doris Griffiths BOOSTERS' CLUB GINKGO Staff, Sponsor REQUIREMENT F OR MEMBERSHIP Procurement of at least one advertisement for the GINKGO OBIECTIVE Assistance, through the procurement of advertisements, in Helen Aull Richard Beebe Richard Couch Katherine Fabian lean Gebauer Florence Glavin Charles Griffiths Betty Hart Patricia Heckler Helen Herrmann Patricia Iones Rita Kaiser financing the GINKGO MEMBERS Norma Klemmer Stephen Madden Iune McNary Ruth Melia Edna Mikus Sue Pittock Lois Rea Vivian Steiner Dolores Sherry Herbert Utz Frank Vater Gwen Anne Walley Page One Hurhdrmisand Six-GTHE GINKGO. ' Physical Fitness Program CRAP TON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD Military Drill --- Girls' Relays Girl Rangers May 18. 1944 Freshman Boys ---------------- High School Girls - - Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls - - - - High School Boys and Girls Pyramids ............ Boys' Military Track -- ,,,,,,-,,,, High School Boys Boxing ......... Mass Drill .... Wearers of the Students who have earned at least activities: Betty Lee Carter Iames Grier --- Elizabeth Hart -- Bernice Killmeyer Dorothy McKay '44 -- '44 -- 44 '43 '43 Iarnes Slemmons ----------- High School Boys - - - High School Boys and Girls Activity Kc fifty-seven points in Robert Noble .... Barbara Perrin --- Mary Roney ...... Mary Kate Rudolph Richard Seaver --- ----------- '43 Page One Hundred and Sn-en-THE GINKGO extra-curricular '43 '43 '44 '43 '43 A xiff, yu 5' Q W ww A ,.j 'g I i- f-. -.-.ki x ...i lx 1 AN .,-. E . D E X if 5 X M' 3 - , - - XX -. . . .fin , 1 Sw 2 Q E I sv . 2 , IPX S Y Q x ' x ref. S Ka. x K X V X . . f 'K .x 'T Q 5+ K sit I xp- x X ., .Hi 5 bi .1 Q 1 SK in Q Har- f ,Q K 'F x if E Q, yr i','. 4-'Q ft 5 M 1? 524, AQ? 5' ww, .J AN M . I x, i 4 Q fl 53, 5, 3 , ' 1 .V F , weszeaez.-1-,ease-f' A ' 3ew AAA' ' ' ' ' ' f: -5-Y' ' iz'ez2H:?x-fe' A3 4' 1 Q2Q2zf - - - - .,ezQ22z:riezQ:e'. !ee.'sfQr-yezeeaeeere , Q my ,Q 670' fi j Wlfiffl? W qw' 39 1 lay' f-5 ! N xl .xv,4g3f'f.',,5 A. A f - H 'k xv ff. ' .gl 36:1-.4 -MJ fi K 1 . lf F Q ...iw TQ -,fr ! : 'L x me ! ' ' . 1 W fl l .A ki ' M Ji V., fc., , Q E n, pill: ,, f O ,UAQ'?991MN?f5W?9 f,Exchange Mem .f, ' - -AAA .-....... ..... .... - - ,--AA AAAA AA-,AA ----- A - AAAAAA A A 1 5 I, '14 I ,C ARTS THOUGHTS It was calm now. The sons of Nippon were resting. Private 'iBlackie Barr was resting too, and thinking. That's all a guy could do lying in those flooded fox holes. So he thought. He thought of his home town-Craftcln. He thought of his days in high school. Those Ianuary momings were the stuff. When you got up in the morning. it would still be dark. Then you'd bundle up in heavy clothes and tramp through the snow to school. The school was always warm. and off in the auditorium you could hear the chorus singing softly and it made you feel good. About eight-thirty the school would begin to fill. Everybody was boister- ous in the morning and so there was always a lot of noise in the halls. By the time four o'clock rolled around. though. everybody was tired and was anxious to go home. School wasn't always cold weather and light spirits. however. There was one day in Iune when he had walked into class late. Right away he had noticed the warm. heavy air and the faint scents of chalk dust. books. and the girls' perfume. He had had a feeling that here was knowledge-here was civiliza- tion. He had taken his seat and the teacher. head resting on hand. had continued reading in a droning fashion. never looking up... The hum ol a buzzing ily had taken his eyes to the window. For a moment. looking out at that summer sky. he had gone beyond high school and into the future. Something had come to him. something about America. high school. and democracy. lt began to rain. It was a driving, pene- trating rain. Blackie pulled his field jacket over his head and tried to assume a comfort- able position. It was raining in Crafton now. too. The wind and rain lashed at the windows and made tinkling noises. From the coat room came the heavy smell of rain water and wet clothes. Thunder rocked the building now and then. but somehow he felt safe there. How enioyable everything was-the sucking sound his rain-boots made. and the cries of the girls when a car. too close to the sidewalk. would plunge through a puddle. splashing them with water. Yes. he enioyed the rain then. Far off in the distance a whistle blew once, twice, three times. It was the signal for advance. Automatically Blackie reached into his, pocket and brought forth one bullet. His last. Death at the hands of the Iapanese is slow. Blackie knew that. He knew he could kill himself with that last bullet, but he also knew that every time he killed a Iap, more time was given to his pals back there. He knew that every time he opposed the enemy he helped keep his way of life and he helpecx keep all the little Crafton High Schools, all over the world, safe for more Blackies. More carefully than he had ever done before, he placed the bullet in the breech and slammed the bolt home. This one had to count. Cautiously, he pulled himself from the small trench and disappeared into the jungle, crawling towards the enemy lines. HAROLD KELTON, '44 NOTHING No one realizes quite how important nothing is. Why, in the' daily life ot each and every one of us nothing plays a tre- mendous part. To go over some of the more picayune uses of nothing, take doughnuts, for example: What is it that fills their centers? Nothing. And what is between all the wires in a sieve? Nothing. What do people usually wear when taking a bath? Again nothing! High school students learn it in classesg sky- writers use it for paperp fountain pens are always full of it when there is writing to be done: and, of course, it is the steady occupa- tion of all hoboes and deadbeats. Closely akin to nothing is its relative, nowhere, which you have no doubt heard of. Nowhere is where a private gets when asking for a thirty-day furlough. However, to get back to nothing and its importance-nothing has even made an ap- pearance on screen and radiop for when the film breaks in the middle of a movie, what do you see on the screen? And when you push the off button on the radio, what is it that you always hear? You guessed it! Nothing, in both cases. It is really shameful that so many people have completely forgotten about nothing in their daily lives. In fact, the only ones who seem to remember nothing are the amnesia victims. Of course, you cou1dn't find a better authority on the subject than I! Yes, sir! Art experts may know art: music experts may know musicp but I am a nothing expert, and believe me, I know nothgs I BETT TEE CARTER, '44 Page One Hundred and Twelve--THE GINKGO MY DAY' Today, while on my weekly countrywide tour, I happened to stop at Crafton, a little town outside Pittsburgh. Walking down the boulevard, I came upon what looked to me to be an institution of some sort. Upon enter- ing, I immediately began to wonder exactly what kind of a penal institution this was. All the inmates were madly looking through dictionaries and furiously writing as if it were a matter of life or death. And what a mess this was too, with ink and papers flying over the place! Seeing in this group of wild-look- ing young people a lad of apparent intelli- gence, I went over and asked about this place. ,He informed me that this was Crafton High School and that the cause of the riot was the fact that today was GINKGO Day. Well, this really stumped me. I thought maybe a new holiday had been created or that Thanks- giving Day had been given another name. But I was all wrong. lt seems that once a year the yearbook, The GINKGO, enlists the aid of all the inmates for should I say stu- dents?l in the making of the literary section. About four o'clock in the afternoon I was pushed bodily out of this institution. I had wondered all day whether or not the inmates were allowed out without guards, and now l had my answer. 'Any resemblance between this and any other article appearing in nationally known publications is purely intentional. IAMES HARRIS, '44 MYLlFEIN'I'I-IETHEATRE Since sentimental seniors have a habit of reminiscing. in these hallowed pages, I shall keep up the tradition, but instead of school, I dwell here on my professional life. I look back with mingled feelings upon my theatrical career-as an usher. There were times ofxjoy and sorrow and mild ad- venture. For example, one gay evening last summer we had a cloudburst. The sewers in the street clogged and about five inches of water flooded the lobby and poured down the aisles. Helpful patrons formed barefoot broom brigades to sweep water back out into the street, and a good time was had by all. 'Ihe next afternoon we borrowed a lawn roller from Virden's and squeezed and swept most of the water out of the carpets, but for two or three weeks when one walked across the lobby it sounded like a muddy field. The big thrill, however, came the night of the fire. Frank Capes walked over one even- ing and calmly announced, There's a fire in the 'old show', so you'd better call the fire department. I took tickets while Don called, and then he rushed across the street to see what he could do. The fire siren moaned and people hurried back from their seats to get home before the blackout. I reassured them and they sat down again. A fire engine screamed by, and I was still taking tickets in a torture of curiosity. Every time the door opened, l had a glimpse of the outside world. I'll never forget the sight of Mr. Walker calmly smoking in the box-office as he serenely watched the fire truck while for all he knew, his little enterprise was being reduced to ashes. Millenniums later, when I was finally off, l hurried over to get the whole story. Several eyewitnesses were obliging. It seems the film caught fire, the sound strangled off-like as- sembly movies-and flickering reflections played on the screen. Someone looked up and made the happy suggestion that there was a fire in the projection room. Capes had presence of mind enough to turn on the house lights. Then he grabbed a broom and ran upstairs where he single-handedly beat out the fire. The shaky operator had bolted like a bat out of . . . well, you know, and at the time of Capes' heroic beatings he fthe operatorl was restoring his shattered nerves in Yanda's prescription store, in the heart of Crafton. Meanwhile the audience, instead of going out, filed down front for a better view of the conflagration. Most of the patrons were dis- appointed because the whole theatre didn't go up. When the projection machine was finally cleaned off and the operator was calmed down, in the best theatrical tradition the show went on. Total loss for the even- ing: two mangy drapes and a half reel of Laurel and Hardy. CHARLES LONEY, '44 OUR TYPING CLASS Off go the covers as we slide into the seatg The keys begin to tap to get us into heat, The white paper fli-esg the black words appear- Another session of typing is here. The stubborn keys jam, the white paper rips, The ink goes dry, and the typewriter tips, Everyone's talkingp the room is ice-cold, And the period's only ten minutes old. A writing quiz puts us all to the test As each one tries to do his or her best. The clock ticks away as our fingers fly, For each extra word makes our rates soar high. The bell rings, as usual, in the midst of a word, But with the noise of the keys, it's not well heard. 'Then two seconds later the room is all clear, Awaiting the next period's class to appear. KATHLEEN BOYD, '44 Page One Hunderd 'ami Thirteen---THE GINKGO i LAFFS To me the five essentials of life are air, food, water, sleep, and laffs. How anyone can get along without latfs is a mystery to me. I know I never could. I'm not speak- ing of laughs. There is a difference between a laugh and a laff. A laugh follows some- thing decidedly funnyp 'a laff sneaks in any- where. You can't count on many laughs a day, because life is not made up of one joke after another. But you can make it so by laffing-by making your own private jokes out of situations not essentially funny. Here's an example of a laft. A latter passes a filling station. A curly-haired pup is sitting out front. The latter comes back five minutes later to find the pup gone and a big curly-haired dog in its place. I-Im, must have grown fast, muses the laff-trained mind, and there we have it. A laugh? Certainly not: but a laff unquestion- ably-something to brighten up the world and make our laffer suck his thumb content- edly until the next real laugh comes along. Of course, laffs are necessarily corny, but they serve a far from corny cause. You never see a laff-seeker down in the dumps. Lafting is a noble art. It won't make your teeth three shades lighter in three days, but it will put sunshine into your soul if you remember two things: Never try to get a laugh out of a lafig and never try to get a laft out of nothing at all. -A Laugh and the world laughs with you. Laff, but keep it to yourself. GENE HANNUM, '44 A PRAYER It was the night before exarnsp The girl knelt by her bed: She raised her eyes to heav'n above. And this is what she said: Now I lay me down to restp I hope, I hope I pass this test. If I should die before I wake, This test I shall not have to take. P. S. She lived. NANCY McKAY, '44 OVERSTATEMENTS The air is rent with shrieks and groans, Caused by concussions and broken bones: The floor, which wasn't like this before, Now is covered with blood and gore: And the very few that remain alive Give prayers of thanks that they do survive. Many a lad gave his life in the fray- For Pop had us boxing in gym today. WILLIAM C. CHURCH, '44 BLEGY Written on a City Street Corner The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The honking cars wind slowly o'er the lea, The pedestrian plods his absent-minded way, And leaves the world. quite unexpectedly. WILLIAM DICKSON, '44 AT FIRST At first I thought it would be kind of fun To be leaving school when my learning was done And never return to these old brick walls, To teachers, to books, and to study halls, To hours of slaving on certain things ' To get done by the time the class bell rings: To tardy slips, and to times l've had In the office there, whether good or bad: To see those irate teachers' looks, When they scolded me for forgetting books. I thought 'twould be heaven leaving school, But I'm beginning to think I was a fool. For now that the end is coming near, I'm beginning to feel a little fear That I'll be sorry when it's over and done, And that it really will not be fun. I'll miss so many things l've had- Football games, both the good and the bad, Formal dances, concerts, plays, All those things of the good old days. To you underclassmen I leave the fun, And the hard tasks of school you've just begun, And the warning tyou'll find it's true as truelz You'll hate to leave this schoolhouse, too. GWEN ANNE WALLEC, '44 SHOO, FLEA! DONT BOTHER MEI by Fido CA parody on Ioyce Kilmer's 'l rees J I think that I shall never see An insect pesky as a flea- A flea whose hungry mouth is pressed On ear and tail and all the rest- A flea that sticks to me all day, And claims to own the right of way- A flea that may in summer care To eat my skin and leave my hair. Yet its intent is very plain- To tickle in a lighter vein. Some bugs are made for good, you see. But only .... would make a flea. BET'I'Y HART, '44 Page One Hundred- and F ourteen-THE GINKGO THE GAME AT CARNEGIE FIELD The score was tied, one minute left Before the whistle blew, Carnegie lined up, kicked the ball, Straight through the air it flew. The ball was caught by Iimmy Breen, The Cougar fullback bold, He took four steps, cut to the left- 'Ray for the Blue and Gold! The frenzied crowd sprang to its feet, All hearts were beating fast, The referee at his watch looked, Seconds were ticking past. 'Ray for the team! Let's give a cheer! Come on! Run, Iimmy, run! Carnegie fans were glurn and tense, They cried, Moider do bum! But on he ran till one remained Between him and the goal, A block was made by Max Hannum That knocked the fellow cold. The Crafton crowd streamed through the gates: The band played some hot licks, For we had won a victory- ' The score: 13 to 6. THIRD PERIOD JUNIOR ENGLISH CLASS MY LIMOUSINE I've got a slick convertible And Ambrose is his name. Ile'll take you 'round this little town, In snow or sleet or rain. I-Ie's got a rumble seat in front, A running board in back, He'll stop you in a block or two When on the brakes you smack. The tires all bulge like Mother's purse, The frame sags like Dad's chest, But if you think that's pretty bad, You ought to see the rest. The wheels are bent like Uncle's back: The chassis sways like Sue, And when you climb into the seat, You do a loop-the-loo! But really-he's a solid crate- My dear Ambrose, I mean. But look out when you see him next, Be careful where you lean. l'll close this stuff right here and now, 'Cause who would give a nickel To know that Ambrose really is My own belov'd bicycle! DICK COUCH, '45 DINNER-TIME THOUGHTS Coming home for dinner at dusk in winter never loses its charm. I hurry up the walk, cold, hungry, and perhaps a little depressed by the day's mistakes. Here at home I am sure of warmth and food, rest and cheer. I balance in my arms my books and purse, with maybe a loaf of bread from McCann's or a pair of shoes with the heels straightened, and, in the evening shadows, my fingers mechanically grope for the right key. I like the warm, moist air which meets me in the entry, steaming the windows, and smelling of roast pork or sauerkraut- pleasant tasting dishes for frosty nights. Mother hears me close tho door, which shuts out for a While the world and its problems, and she calls to me from the kitchen. The cheery lights of the kitchen catch the rich nut-brown of Mother's hair as I stop to kiss her. The bright green tips of the fern leaves tremble in a current of air. The draft stirs the flames in the stove burners, and they sputter and turn from blue to orange. I chuckle because Mother fears I will spoil my appetite when I nibble at my salad on my way through the dining room, and I coax her to tell me what's for dessert. The bubbling percolator, the hissing fat in the oven, the dripping faucet in the sink-each familiar detail has a message of welcome. Simple, commonplace, if you will, but coming home for dinner is an important part of my life. PATRICIA I-IOFMANN, '45 THE TVVELVE O'CLOCK IUMP The twelve o'clock whistle at last starts to blow, You jump from your seat and get ready to go. You're shoved up the aisle and pushed out of the door, You go out in the hall and get shoved 'round some more. You dash for the steps and knock somebody down As one of the teachers gives you a dark frown. You pick up your coat, in your desk dump your books, Now back down the steps-not so tough as it looks. You rush to the drugstore, grab Nabs and a coke, You pull out some matches and then bum a smoke. At five after one you start back to the school- You must be on time -that's Mr. Reecl's rule. BERNIE MCCOY. '45 Page One Hundred and Fijteen+THE GINKGO AMBITION , Each time GINKGO Day rolls around, Numerous guys write why they can't write, But I'll write something different, If I stay up the livelong night. fl went to bedl I OHN ASI-IBROOK, '45 MY NIGHT Well, here it is -- the night I've been dreaming of for five long years--the night of my first formal dance. I thought that it would never come for me. I have watched my sister go out time after time, in lovely long dresses that Mother made for her, and I pictured my- self and thought, Shall I ever look like that? Of course I must have been envious, because I never told her how nice she looked. It made me feel bad when Mother or Daddy would say 'I was so little that I could never wear my sister's formals. When I would get the opportunity, I'd get her dresses out and try them on just to see if I really could ever wear them. I often said to myself, I'll grow up to fit them, you'll see. Mother said that my first formal would be brand new and all my own, that I wouldn't have to wear my sister's old dresses. So here I am, all ready for my night, even if the pattern did have to be taken in a bit here and there. It can rain, snow, or blow a blizzard, but it will be a beautiful night. I feel so-o-o big-even if I am so-o-o little. IOANNE MYERS, '46 TOO LITTLE AND TOO LATE I had finished my homework at last, On a single side of the sheet, But the day of collection had past, And my work was not very neat. I put it into Mr. Reed's hand, And in trembling awaited my fate. Then, in a voice both cold and bland, He said, Too little and too late. DOLLY MCNAMEE, '46 TOO LATE We trudge to school in banks of fogg It is scarcely ever light. We trip over curbstone, cat, and dog, Because it's 'most as dark as night. We near the school in time to hear The late bell ringing outg Our hearts are pounding loud with fear- We are late again, no doubt. IOSEPI-I MCKEON, '46 WHAT CRAFTON HIGH MEANS TO ME To me C. H. S. is . . . running, breathless, up the steps to my homeroom in the moming . . . trying to concentrate wholeheartedly on the Bible reading instead of thinking over coming events . . . hearing the street cars clanging past outside . . . trying to resist the impulse to add my initials to the large group on the desk .... going home late from a meeting and pausing to watch the janitor pushing his pile of paper and dust through the dark hall. PATSY MEREDITH, '46 MAN SHORTAGE School isn't what it used to beg The guys are mighty fewg And if we find ourselves a fellow, This is what we have to do: First, we have to spot our prey, And believe me, it's not easyp For if you've noticed, lately, girls, The guys are pretty breezy. Out comes the blackjack, Next a good strong rope, Then come the handcuffs- We don't believe in hope! But in this time of widespread woe, When men are scarce as gold, lust take what you can find, my dears. That's good advice, l'm told. DORIS KOONTZ, '46 REMEMBER? It was the night before I was supposed to hand in something for the GINKGO. At eleven o'clock I got home from down street, tired as a dog. Should I write something or tell the teacher I was ill or some other fib? Suddenly a voice, coming from the wall of my room, began to whisper: Remember the football games, especially the Carnegie game which left you breathless: the swell assemblies, which were a pleasant relief after a week of classes: the basketball games, which made your pulse beat faster as our team won a close one? Remember all the boys and girls you've met this year, and the new teachers who have been very under- standing in helping you? Do you remember all these things? I stirred from my semi-conscious condition, moved to the head of the stairway, and called, Mother, where's my pen? JERRY HARMON, '46 Page One Hundred and Sixteen-THE GINKGO A DAILY SOAP STORY There's something about A Daily Soap Story that I just can't resist. When eleven o'clock strikes I push aside my books, creep up close to the radio, and listen with two ears to the following: Friends, is your skin hard and coarse? Does it feel like sandpaper? If so, try Glug- erfulche's Soap! It is guaranteed to remove your ugly skin. It costs but sixty-five cents per carton of ten bars. Try some today. Now for our story. Yesterday Mrs. Nugglesnoop found Tim on the floor surrounded by a pool of plasma. Listen! Eeeekl I I - Thud. Be sure to listen to the thrilling trial and climax tomorrow. Who killed Tim? Who let the mouse into the room when Mrs. Nuggle- snoop entered? What will happen to the butter fblack market?J in Tim's refrigerator? Only tomorrow can tell. ln the meanwhile don't forget Glugerfulche's Soap. Try a gallon of liquid Glugerfulche's mixed with your gaso- line to give your car that extra power and speed. Listen in tomorrow at eleven P. M. for another thrilling episode of 'Breakfast with Iohn's Other Girl lnterne.' This is your an- nouncer, Ioe Fragilfoot, saying goodbye. EDWARD STEWART, '46 LATE AGAIN 7:30-Alarm goes off . . . a long arm reaches out to shut the thing off . . . a groan, muffled by a big pile of blankets . . . a loud snore-- 7:46- Will-yum! It's time to get up. I'm coming! Z Z Z z z z z 8:00-A head bobs in the doorway . . Come on, jerk! Leave me alone, will ya, Sis! It's 8:00, goon! I-luh! . . . gee whiz, I was supposed to be there at 8:15 for being late yesterday. Why didn't someone call me sooner? You had better hurry or 4you'll be late today too! Will-yum jumps out of bed . . . falls over a shoe . . . lands on his nose . . . gently picks himself up . . . surveys his handsome face in the mirror . . . dashes down the hall to the bathroom . . . drenches himself . . . throws on his clothes . . . runs a comb through unruly locks . . . slides down the stairs . . . gulps his milk . . . grabs a doughnut, his coat, and some books . . . madly dashes out the door . . . races down one hill and flies up another . . . glances at his watch . . . stumbles up the steps of the high school . . . hears the tardy bell ring . . . late again! . NANCY WADDELL, '47 WHERE CREDIT IS DUE Here in our high school we aren't very neatf We come tramping in with mud on our feet And who cleans up this horrible mess? The janitor and the janitress. The teachers get praise they well deserveg To teach this bunch they gotta have nerve. But who's forgotten? We must confess, The janitor and the janitress. Who keeps working day and night? Who keeps the halls slick and bright? Who should get medals along with the rest? The janitor and the janitress. IOHN BROOKS, 47 ABBY She has a cute plump baby face, And scurries 'round at rapid pace. Her hair is gold, her eyes are blue, And friendly does she smile at you. She goes for a coke after school each day, And dances to records by Sammy Kaye. At Saturday dances she swoons with Mac, On Sunday evening worships with Iack. Socials are lung so she's always on hand To flirt with the boys and sway to the band. Snappy in sports clothes, gorgeous in formal, It's hard for her beaus to act quite normal. Abby loves football and cheers for the team, And writes to an ensign who looks like a dream. She greets with a smile those she meets in the hall, And she is admired and beloved by all. lANE'l MALONE, '47 BIG EVENT A Hey, guys! I've got some news to tell- News that's super, surely swell. It's 'bout a dance that's on the way, And, fellows, here's one where we don't pay. lt comes in February every year, And it's comin'-in fact, it's almost here. So give a sweet talk to your very best gal, And make eyes at Margie, Suzie, and Sal. 'Cause you gotta get chosen-you gotta get thereg For I'm tellin' you kids-it's a great big affair. So cross your fingers and hope for the best, And let 'the Girl Reserves do the rest. BEVERLY BAKER, '47 Page One Hundred and Seventeen-THE GINKGO HOMEWARD BOUND If you want to see a sight, One that's really quite a fright, You surely would be glad to pay To walk me home some icy day. At first I walk, and then I slide- And all in all, it's quite a ride, I push and pull and slop and shove, And pray for help from heav'n above. Sometimes I'm up, and then I'm down. I look exactly like a clown As I make my homeward way, On a snowy, icy day. NANCY CHAPIN, '48 RED LETTER DAY As the teacher comes slowly down the aisle, You glance at him with a self-assured smileg But it's all put on, and you know he knows 'Ihat you're scared and shaking from head to toes. He lays it face down, you drop your eye, He goes right by, you feel you'll die. You know by now what I'm trying to say- You've had that feeling on Report Card Day. IRMA CATHCART, '45 FREEDOM Yes, I'll be sorry to leave these walls, Whose dusty blackboards and crowded halls For four long years have been home to me. Freedom is wonderful-but how sad it can be. SHIRLEY SNEBOLD, '44 BRI-UNLESS A ballad I am told to write, Upon this winter day, About some pet or friend or foe Or sports event or play. I've thought about the soldiers brave And ships that sail the sea, But none of these alluring things Mean anything to me. I wonder what the other kids Will find to write about, Maybe about a hunting trip Or how they caught a trout. For some good topic for this verse I'd gladly give a penny. For things like this you need some brains, And I just haven't any. PEGGY IUDD, 45 SCHOOL IN SONG C ABIN IN THE SKY fl-Iooky player's paradise! R OAD TO VICTORY fWar stampsl A LL FOR ONE fTeaml F OR THE FIRST TIME fAn A J T OO LATE f8:42l O LD TIMER fSeniorl N OW AND THEN fWe thinkl H E'S A RIGHT GUY CML Leaf! I DLE CHATTER fStudy hall! G OOD LUCK TO YOU fCommencementl H E'S MY GUY fG.R. Dance! S TAND UP AND SING fAssemblyJ C UDDLE UP A LITTLE CLOSER fCold ' mornings! I E l H E'S GOT, A SECRET WEAPON ,IAII ..A.S.. O NCE IN A BLUE MOON fNo homework! O NE LOVE f?l L ITTLE YOU KNOW fExamsl IESSIE WOOLLETT, '46 FLOWERS Flowers are beautiful Cas most folks sayl, Helping to cheer in their own quiet way. Cheerfully growing in meadow and field, Gayety and happiness they sweetly yield. Nodding their bright heads, they seem to say, We're going to make you happy today. MARGERY G. HAFFLY, '47 MORNING MONOLOGUE Hey, Mom! Where'd ya put my white socks? So ya did? Well, fancy that! Could ya throw 'em up the stairs? Oh, gosh! I never can find a bobby-pin when I need one! I know I'll be late and Mr. Keefer won't let me in Room 5. Eureka! A bobby- pin at last! For Pete's sake, Paul, how long does it take you to shave? My 1ipstick's in there. What? I don't need any? So-I look like Dracula no matter what I do! lust you wait. I'l1 cut linoleum with your razor! Revenge is sweet. Ron, it's twenty after eight. D'ya want me to fry you an egg? Oh, so you'd rather die than eat one of my eggs? You should worry, you'll die anyway in a few years. Iessie! Don't tell me you're ready for school on time! Aspirin, Mom, quick! Is the snow deep? I guess I'll have to wear boots after all. Daddy, is my English book in the dining room? Well, I put it on the buffet. It should be there. Ready at last. Come on, Iess. Goodby, everybody. BERTILLE WARNER, '46 Page One Hundred and Eighteen-THE GINKGO STAGE FORCE Standing-Campbell Bryce, lay Barth, Ralph Morton, Dan Harshman Sitting-Robert Best, Stephen Madden, Fred Pettit DUTIES Operation of lights, care of properties, manipulation of c-urtain, shitting ot cenery, stage carpentering, and making minor electrical repairs Page Om' Hundred and Nineteen-THE GINKGO GIRLS' A CHORUS GIRLS' B CHORUS Miss Sigrid E. Gclyvert, Director Page One Hundred and. Twenly-THE GINKGO GIRLS' A CHORUS Top Row-Marjorie Moser, Iune McNary, lean Gebauer, Beatrice Hannah, Barbara White-Spunner Sixth Row-Nancy Chapin, Anne Wilson, Ann Shane, Ruth Mursch, Mary Pat Graser, Martha Brunk Fiith Row-Betty Hart, Sally Standow, Virginia Kearns, Barbara Hoge, Margaret Landgral, Nancy Peebles, Eleanor Wright, Helen Herrmann Fourth Row--Mary lane Lane, Betty Lee Carter, Dorothy Brown, Margaret Nichols, Rita Stritzinger, Beverly Brooker, Phyllis Sutton, Nancy Rutter Third Row--Georgia Crouch, Elinor Vater, Mary Martha McCurdy, Patricia Schwartz. Pauline Wood, Gloria Holmquist, llo lane Hancock, Vera Flex, Audrey Hazlett, Patricia Meredith Second Row-Betty Angel, Mary Alice Hayes, Elizabeth Richards, Margaret Owens, Helen Wolff, Shirley Mursch, Mary lean Buehler, Mary Louise Chisnell, Barbara Illig, Margaret Iudd Bottom Row-Ioanne Myers, Polly Kirsch, Vivian Steiner, Gwen Anne Walley, Anne Couch. Miss Gayvert, Grace Foster, Virginia Leech, Mary Agnes Flanagan, Lois Rea, Edna Mikus, Lillian Brooker GIRLS' B cz-:onus ' Top Row-Dolores Lynn, Lillian Mikulski, Margaret Bowman, Martha Hardy, Beatrice Hannah, Barbara White-Spunner, Adelaide Witt Fifth Row-Iessie Woollett, Dolores Dear, Bertille Warner, lean Heckler, Iane Boyer, Beverly Baker Fourth Row-Shirley Phillabaum, Mariean Linn, Virginia Mead, Kathryn Martin, Nancy Waddell, Emmy Lou Gladden, lane Ehrman, Barbara Illig Third Row--Gloria Holmquist, Marguerite Stoakes, Ianet Malotne, Georgia Crouch, Ruth Powell, Marjorie Moser, Nancy Chapin, Phyllis Sutton, Elizabeth Richards, Nancy Anderson, Margaret Owens Second Row-Ieanne Sullivan, Ioanne Myers, lean Flynn, Phyllis Misklow, Dorothy Kasper, lane Garbart, Barbara Barr, Norma lean Colburn, Beverly Carlson, Helen Wolff, Sylvia Huot Bottom Row-Mary Martha McCurdy, lean Hopper, Dorothy Ieschke, Rose Raspanti, Patricia Meredith, Wilma lean Dunn, Miss Gayvert, Nancy Beamer, Mary Agnes Flcmagan, Mary Herrick, Ioan Brotherton, Miriam Bode, Mae Bulger, Patricia Gannon Page One Hundred and Twenty-one-THE GINKGO MIXED CHORUS BOYS' CHORUS Miss Sigrid E. Gcfyvert, Director Page One Hundred and Twmfv-twnfTI1E GINKGO MIXED CHORUS Top Row-Charles Illig. Harry Bailey. Walter Mueller, Don Davis, Lawrence Wilson Seventh Row-Harvey Carlen, Richard Couch, Stephen Wachnowsky, Samuel Ingram, Iohn Ashbrook, Iames Puhl, Dean Couch Sixth Row-Edward Stewart, Carl Atwater, William 'Allott, Iohn Stevenson, Ernest Nimal, Clyde Baker, Eugene Spano, lack Day Fifth Row-Lawrence Kasper, Robert Stanley, Robert Burkhardt, David Vea, Mikael Keremes, Stephen Madden, Barbara White-Spunner Fourth Row-Gloria Holmquist, Mary lane Lane, Barbara Hoge, Nancy Rutter, Audrey Hazlett, Ann Shane, Ruth Mursch, Mary Pat Graser b Third Row-Patricia Meredith, Martha Brunk, Mary Alice Hayes, Rita Stritzinger, Betty Lee Carter, Pauline Wood, Mary Louise Chisnell, Mary lean Buehler, Shirley Mursch, Phyllis Sutton, Helen Wolff, Peggy Nichols Second Row-lean Gebauel, Dorothy Brown, Anne Wilson, Patricia Schwartz, Betty Hart, Ilo lane Hancock, Vera Rex, Mary Martha McCurdy, Barbara Illig. William Howe, William Smith Bottom Row-Virginia Kearns, Polly Kirsch, Grace Foster, Lois Rea, Vivian Steiner, Edna Mikus, Miss Gayvert, Iune McNary, Sally Standow, Gwen Anne Walley, Anne Couch, Elizabeth Richards, Margaret Owens, Virginia Leech BOYS' CHORUS Tow Row-Charles Illig, Iohn Ashbrook, Harry Bailey, Walter Mueller, Don Davis, Lawrence Wilson, Iohn Hughes Third Row-Carl Atwater, Robert Stanley, Lawrence Kasper, Richard Couch, Iames Puhl, Stephen Madden, Harvey Carlen, Arthur Hanley Second Row-William Allott, Edward Stewart, Robert Burkhardt, Eugene Spano, David Vea, Iohn Stevenson, Ernest Nimal, Richard Price Bottom Row--William Howe, Thomas O'Toole, Dean Couch, lack Day, Miss Gayvert, Clyde Baker. Mikael Keremes, Stephen Wachnowsky, William Smith Page One Hundred and Tfwenty--threcr---THE GINKGO MEMBERS OF A GIRLS' Betty Angel Mary Agnes Flanagan lean Gebauer B'eatrice Hannah Mary Alice Hayes Barbara Hoge Peggy Iudd Martha Brunk Betty Lee Carter Nancy Chapin Georgia Crouch Grace Foster Betty Hart Audrey Hazlett Beverly Brooker Lillian Brooker Mary lean Buehler Mary Louise Chisnell Anne Couch Mary Pat Graser MEMBERS OF B GIRLS' Beverly Baker Barbara Barr Margaret Bowman Virginia Capes Dolores Dear lane Ehrman Mary Agnes Flanagan lean Flynn Emmy Lou Gladden Nancy Mae Anderson Nancy Beamer Iane Boyer Ioan Brotherton Mae Bulger Nancy Chapin Georgia Crouch Miriam Bode Beverly Carlson llo lane Hancock Dolores Lynn William Allott William Howe Charles lllig Harvey Carlen Carl Atwater Harry Bailey Robert Burkhardt Dean Couch Iohn Ashbrook Clyde Baker Don Davis Page One Hundred and Twenty-four- I-'int Sopranos Virginia Kearns Polly Kirsch Peggy Landgraf Edna Mikus Ioanne Myers Peggy Nichols Nancy Peebles Lois Rea Second Sopranos Gloria Holrnquist Barbara lllig Mary lane Lane virginia Leech Mary Martha McCurdy Iune McNary Altos Ilo. lane Hancock Helen Herrmann Audrey Moniot Ruth Mursch Shirley Mursch First Sopranos Irma Hamilton Beatrice Hannah lean Heckler Mary Herrick lean Hopper Sylvia Huot Dorothy Ieschke Kathryn Martin Phyllis Misklow Second Sopranos Wilma Dunn Nancy Gallagher Patricia Gannon lane Garbart Gloria Holmquist Barbara lllig Dorothy Kasper Betty lane Klein Altos Mary Martha McCurdy Virginia Mead Lillian Mikulski Peggy Owens MEMBERS OF BOYS' CHORUS First Tenor: Lawrence Kasper Thomas O l'oole Second Tenor! Richard Couch Baritouee lack Day Sam Ingram Mikael Keremes Ernest Nimal Iol-m Hughes Walter Mueller CHORUS Patricia Schwartz Sally Standow Vivian Steiner Rita Stritzinger Elinor Vater Anne Wilson Pauline Wood Patricia Meredith Marjorie Moser Rita O'Toole Vera Rex Nancy Rutter Peggy Lou White Helen Wolff Peggy Owens Betty Richards Ann Shane Phyllis Sutton Gwen Anne Walley Barbara White-Spunner CHORUS Ioanne Myers Ruth Powell Rose Rasparnti Gloria Smith leanne Sullivan Nancy Waddell Bertille Warner Helen Wolil Iessie Woollett Marjecm Linn Ianet Malone Patricia Meredith Mary Kay Moren Marjorie Moser Shirley Phillabaurn Marguerite Stoakes Betty Richards Elsie Mae Stewart Phyllis Sutton Barbara White-Spunner Richard Price William Smith Robert Stanley Stephen Madden Harold Rex Iohn Stevenson Edward Stewart Stephen Wachnowsky Iames Puhl Eugene Spano Lawrence Wilson -THE GINKGO lean Gebauer Mary Alice Hayes Barbara Hoge Peggy Iudd Virginia Kearns Polly Kirsch Martha B'runk Betty Lee Carter Grace Foster Betty Hart Beverly Brooker Lillian Brooker Anne Couch llo lane Hancock Mary lean Buehler Mar Louise Chisnell Y Mary Pat Graser William Allott Harvey Carle'n Richard Couch Carl Atwater Harry Bailey Robert Burkhardt Dean Couch Iohn Ashbrook Clyde Baker Don Davis MEMBERS OF MIXED CHORUS First Sopranos Edna Mikus Peggy Nichols Nancy Peebles Lois Rea Patricia Schwartz Second Sopranos Audrey Hazlett Gloria Holmquist Mary lane Lane Iune McNary I-'int Alton Barbara Illig Virginia Leech Mary Martha McCurdy Second Altos Helen Herrmann Audrey Monjot Ruth Mursch Shirley Mursch Tenors William Howe Charles Illig Lawrence Kasper Baritone: Iack Day Sam Ingram Mikael Keremes Ernest Nimal Iohn Hughes Walter Mueller Sally Standow Vivian Steiner Rita Stritzinger Elinor Vater Anne Wilson Pauline Wood Patricia Meredith Rita O'Toole Nancy Rutter Helen Woltt Peggy Owens Vera Rex Betty Richards Gwen Anne Walley Ann Shane Phyllis Sutton Barbara White-Spunner Stephen Madden William Smith Robert Stanley Harold Rex Iohn Stevenson Edward Stewart Stephen Wachnowsky Iames Puhl Eugene Spano Lawrence Wilson Activities of Choruses Miss Sigrid E. Gayvert, Director Memorial Service for Mr. Louis F. Brunk .............. September 9, Ingram Parent-Teachers' Association Program --- --- October 5, Rotary Club Banquet ......................... --- October 25, Assembly Sing ........................ ..... O Ctober 28, Armistice Day Program .............. --- November 11, American Education Week Program --- --- November 12, American Legion Program .................... --- November 18, Thanksgiving Program .......................... --- November 24, Oakwood Parent-Teachers' Association Program .... --- December 6, Christmas Candlelight Program ........................ December 17, Carol Singing in Corridors .................. ......... D eoember 23, Concert .-,-,,................................. February l7 and '18, Lincoln and Washington Assembly Program ........... February 17, Greentree Parent-Teachers' Association Program --- -- February 29, Crafton Wornan's Club Program .................... --- March 3, Bach Concert-Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh, Pa. ........ March 28, Music Festival-Millvale High School ..................... April 22, Unveiling of the Portrait of Mr. Louis F. Brunk Program ..... April 28, Crafton Civic Club Program ............................ -- May 2, Concert ........................ ....-.-----...---.--- - - MCIY 5, Baccalaureate Program .... -- lllfle 4, Commencement Program --- -- lime 13. Page One Hundred and Twenty-five-THE GINKGO 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 BAND ORCHESTRA Mr. Iohn D. Small, Director Page One Hundred and Twenty-six-T H E GINKGO BAND Top Row-Gloria Holmquist, Clyde Baker, Catherine Renvers, lack Russell Fourth Row-Richard Beebe, Robert Brotherton, Dudley McCurdy, Alan'Bailey, Harry Bailey, Iecmne McNary, Don Carothers, Lois Stuart, William Dunbar, Charles Utz, Robert Vogel Third Row-Richard Straititf, Nancy Beamer, Charles Pennell, Edward Vogel, Mary Herrick, Norma Marburger, Iohn Huck, Robert Gillum, Wallace McCurdy, George Albright, Ierry Lindsay, Denton Albright, Ir. Second Row-Helen van der Kloet, lane Hale, William Plowman, Thomas Carter, Richard Tait, Iohn Day, James Rea, Charles Gardner, Robert Hoge, William Howe, Charles Porche, Iames Patterson, Tony Kuschner, Charles Loney First Row--Mr. Small, Mary Ann Schroader, llo lane Hancock, Barbara Small, Sue Mellott, William Dougherty, Charles Illig, George Kramer, Richard Pettit, William Hopper, Robert Hafnnum, Rita Stritzinger, Helen Herrmann, lrene Kolanko ORCHESTRA Top Row-Lois Stuart, Shirley Brown, Gloria Holmquist, William Dunbar, George Kramer, Charles Gardner, Robert Brothertow, Charles Utz, Harry Bailey, Charles Pennell Middle Row-Mr. Small, Barry Dietrich, Robert Murray, Richard Pettit, Charles Laney, lane Hale, larnes Rea, William Howe, lack Plowman Bottom Row--Barbara Barr, Mary Herrick, Nancy Beamer, Nancy Peebles, Ellen lane Albright, Dona Straititt, Louise Heineman, Helen Wolff, Barbara Illig Page One Hundred and Twenty-seven-THE GINKGO BARITONE Richard Tait BASS Richard Beebe Robert Vogel BELLS Ilo lane Hancock Rita Stritzinger CLARINET Alan Bailey Nancy Beamer Iames Bowman Richard Couch Iack Day Iane Hale Robert Hanvnum William Hopper Tony Kuschner Charles Loney lack Plowman Iames Rea Barbara Small Richard Stmitilf Helen van der Kloe CELLO Catherine Renvers CLARINET Iames Bowman lane Hale Charles Loney lames Rea t ALTO HORN Harry Bailey Charles Pe'nnell DRUMS George Kramer MEMBERS OF THE BAND Mr. Iohn D. Small, Director CYMBALS Charles lllig BASS DRUM Iames Puhl SNARE DRUM William Dougherty George Kramer Suzanne Mellott Richard Pettit FLUTE Thomas Carter ALTO HORN Mary Herrick Norma Marburger Edwin Vogel DRUM MAIORETTES Helen Herrmann Irene Kolanko Mary Ann Schroader SAXOPHONE William Howe MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA Mr. Iohn D. Small, Director BELL LYRA Ilo lane Hancock PIANO Shirley Brown Lois Stuart ALTO SAXOPHONE William Howe lack Plowman TENOR SAXOPHONE Richard Straitiff TROMBONE William Dunbar Gloria Holmquist TROMBONE Clyde Baker William Dunbar Gloria Holinquist Dudley McCurdy Catherine Renvers lack Russell Lois Stuart TRUMPET Denton Albright, Ir. George Albright Harry Bailey Robert Brotherton Don Carothers Charles Gardner Robert Gillum Robert Hoge Iohn Huck Ierry Lindsay Wallace McCurdy lean McNary' Iames Patterson Charles Pennell Charles Porche Charles Utz TRUMPET Robert Brotherton Charles Gardner Charles Utz BASS VIOL Clyde Baker VIOLIN Ellen Iane Albright Barbara Barr Nancy Beamer Barry Dietrich Mary Herrick Louise Heineman Barbara Illig Richard Pettit Dona Straititl Helen Wolff Page Om: Hundred and Twenty-eight-THE GINKGO Band Mr. Iohn D. Small, Director ACTIVITIES Football Games ................ September 17, 1943-November 11 Parent-Teachers' Associat ion Meeting ........... Halloween Parade .................... Armistice Day Program Visitors' Day Program -, Concert ................ Concert .................. Memorial Day Program Commencement Program --------October 21 - - - November l November 1 1 November 12 February 17 and 18 May 5, --- May Z8 --- Iune 8 Orchestra Mr. Iohn D. Small, Director ' Acnvrrms High School Assembly Programs ............ September, 1943-Iune Concert ....................... .... F ebruary 17 and 18 Senior Class Play --, ...... April 13 and 14 Concert ,............,. ......... M ay 5 Baccalaureate Program --- --- Iune 4 Page One Hundred and Twenty-nine-THE GINKGO 1 I 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 Musical Program Vocal music directed by Sigrid E. Gayvert Instrumental music directed by Iohn D. Small February 17 and 18, 1944 HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA a. The Star-Spangled Banner b, Concord-March .................................. --- Harold Bennett c. Excerpt from the First Movement of The Fifth Symphony van Beethoven GIRLS' CHORUS a. Beautiful Dreamer .,................ ....... .... F O Sler-Rieggel' b. America, My Wondrous Land ............. 4 .... --- Bob Roy Peery HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Emperor-Waltz .... .............................. .... I o hann Strauss GIRLS' CHORUS a. A Spirit Flower .............. .............. Cam pbell-Tipton-Treharne b. Reverence and Praise .................... Arranged by Haydn Morgan KBased on The Moonlight Sonata oi Beethovenl BOYS' CHORUS a. Winter Song ...................................... Frederick Bullard b . Climbin' Up The Mountain -- Negro Spiritual, arranged by M. H. Smith c. Old Man Noah .......... Chantey, arranged by Marshall Bartholomew HIGH SCHOOL BAND a. Crafton High School Alma Mater b . Normal--March ............................ ..... B ennett c. Prince and Iester-Overture ...................... ..... O tis Taylor d . Little Champ-March ............................. .... T ed Mesang KStudent Director-Iames Puhll MIXED CHORUS a. All in the April Evening .................... --- Hugh Roberton b. Ode to America ......................... ..... N oble Cain HIGH SCHOOL BAND a. Moonlight on the Nile--Valse Oriental ....... ...-...,.., , K, L, King b . All Aboard--A Railroad Novelty ....... --- George H. Sanders c. The Booster-March ................. .,...,,., I , G, Klein d. America ...................... .... H enry Carey Page One Hundred and Thirty-THE GINKGO CONCERT Annual National Music Week CRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY. MAY 5. 1944. at 8:15 P. M. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA a. Star-Spangled Banner b. Power-March .....,... c. Il Trovatore-Selection ,.,, CHORUS A May Morning . . , GIRLS' a. b. I Dream ol leanie .... c. 'Neath Sunny Skies --- HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ---- Bennett ----G. Verdi .- ..... ............. L uigi Denza If Fell' song a. Night Song-Tone Poem ................. .. ....... - b. Vienna. My City of Dreams ,. .... ......... .... - - Violin Solo by Barbara lllig BOYS' CHORUS - - - - - - - Stephen Foster of the Philippines - - - Charles Williams -.,------ Zieczynski a. The Seng oi Iolly Roger ,....., ..,. .... .... .... ........ C h u d 1 eigh-Candish b. De Animals a-Cemin'-Negro Spiritual, freely arranged by Bartholomew c. The House by ihe Side of the Road -. .... ..,.,......... .... ,... . . G ulesian HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA a. Tres lolie KChanningJ-Waltz ....... ..... .... E . Waldteulel GIRLS' CHORUS a. Alleluia-from the Motel, Exsulta1e, jubilate ..,,.......,...,.. Mozart-Riegger b. A Violin Is Singing in the Street-Ukrainian Folk Song, arranged by Koshetz c. Down in the Forest ..,,........................................ Ronald-Howorth HIGH SCHOOL BAND a. The Booster-March .... .... I . G. Klein Two New Pep Songs -- ill Go, Team, Go 121 Fight, Team, Fighi c. Martha-Selection .,.,,., ENSEMBLE a. God Bless Our Land . ..... - b. MIXED --- E. Che'nette --- F. von Flotow -- - - - - - Richard Kountz Arranged by Morten Luvaas -. Bohemian melody, arranged by Luvaas b. To Thee. I'm Turning ......., ,....,.,,,.,, c. Boating Song -...,-. ..,v ,-.,-.. d. Alleluia. Come. Good People . , , .... ,,,.,,.,., . - - , HIGH SCHOOL BAND a. Gaiety Polkaue- -Huw .e.,..,,,,, -, ,.,,,,, ,,,,,, Trumpet Solo by Charles Uiz MIXED CHORUS a. Onward. Christian Soldiers b. Listen to the Lambs. ,.,..,, -.- c. This Is My Country ,,,..,.., ,. HIGH --- Katherine K. Davis ----Harry Hartley Sullivan, Boring-Gould , . . - . . -- -Nathcmiel Dett , - - - --- --- .Raye-Iacobs SCHOOL BAND a. Three Blind Mice ,, ,.,. ....,...e...... -. ..., Roundelay lor Various Instruments la. Eels-A Trombone Zipper ..,.,..........,,.........., ,.....,..,.,.,, , ,, Bennett c. Wagnerian March COn Themes oi Wagner! --- ,.,, ,,,, , Wqgngr d. America ..............,........,.,,...,...... ,,, Carey Page- One Hundred and Thirty-one-THE GINKGO PLAY CAST Top Row-Robert Brotherton, Samuel Ingram Middle Row-Betty Lee Carter, Grace Foster, Edna Mikus, Iecm Gebauer Botlom Row-Richard Hoag, Anne Wilson, Gwen Anne Walley, Gene Hcmnum PRODUCTION STAFF Top Rc-w-Willicxm Dickson, Waller Mueller, Harold Kelton Middle Row-Robert Gczntzer, Sue Pittock, lane Hendershot Bottom Row-Ruth Melia, Rita Kaiser, Mary Ann Atkinson, Helen Aull, Doris Roberls Page One Hundred and Thirty-two-THE GINKGO Miss jimmy Presented by members of the Senior Class Min Mary Kate Ford. Director CAST OF CHARACTERS Un the order ol their appearancel Louise, a sophomore at Brier Mountain College .............. - - Florence, her roommate ........................ Catherine, a junior living across the hall -- Doris, her freshman roommate ............ Harriet, a senior who lives next door ......... Droopy, a colored man ot all work ,..,,........ Miss Watkins, dean oi Brier Mountain College -.- Jimmy, a stray junior from the State University ....,.,.,. Professor Frazier, Rhodes scholar and instructor in English -- THE SCENE The entire action ot the play takes place in the study-living Gwen Anne Walley Anne Wilson Grace Foster --- Iune McNary ---- Edna Mikus ----- lean Gehauer William Dougherty Elizabeth Lee Carter Richard Haag ' Eugene Hannum -- Robert Brotherton room oi Louise and Florence in the residence hall at the exclusive Brier Mountain College for Women. THETIME Act I: Late evening in early spring Act II: Early the next afternoon Act Ill: An hour later PRODUCTION STAFF Publicity and Program Manager ......................... -- -- - - Ruth Melia Assistants ................ Doris Roberts and William Dickson Production Manager -- ..................... - M Assistants --- ...,.............. Rita Kaiser and ary Ann Atkinson l-lelennkull Stage Crew .,.......... Harold Kelton, Walter Mueller, and ,Hebert Gantzer Property and Bookholders ................ Sue Pittock and ilanellendershot Tickets .................. --- ...... Althea' Kincaid and Mary Barrett Head Usher --- ............................ Norma Klemmer Ushers ...... ,-- Cassy Fabian, Marjorie.Neish, Sally Standow if it.Ii4J ' - . J , Page One Hcndred and Thirty-three-THE GINKGO NEWS O'CRAFT STAFF Top Row-Harry Bailey, Iames Puhl, William Dickson, Phillip McQuade Fifth Row-Larry Wilson, Charles Pennell, Iames Herrick, Samuel Ingram, Iohn Beach, Edward Stewart Fourth Row-Eileen Douglass, llo Iane Hancock, Barbara White-Spunner, Mary Roney, Iohn Day, Emmy Lou Gladden, Beverly Baker, Dolly McNamee, Kenneth Unger Third Row-Mary Martha McCurdy, Patricia Schwartz, Rita Stritzinger, Susan Suther- land, Ann Shane, Ioan Lutz, Barbara Hoge, Margaret Landgraf, Dona Straitiff, Ierry Iohnson, Mary Lou Chisnell, Gloria Holmquist, Campbell Bryce Second Row-Edna Mikus, Ann Craig, Georgia Crouch, Wilma Dunn, Helen Wolff, Patricia Meredith, -Rita Kaiser, Anne Couch, Gwen Anne Walley, Mary Alice Hayes, Patricia Bossert, Miss Steinmetz, Miss Bault Bottom Row-Iames Grier, Doris Roberts, Betty Lee Carter, Virginia Leech, Rita Daley, Althea Kincaid, Mr. Kiser, Collette Crawford, Robert Murray, Betty Hart, Mrs Mazur, Iohn Ashbrook GINKGO STAFF Top Row--Miss Btault, Mrs. Mazur, Althea Kincaid, William Evans, Iohn Ashbrook, Eugene Spano, Iohn Warner. Frank Vater, Lynn Goucher Fourth Row-Charles Griffiths, Charles Wenrich, Virginia Scafoglio, Doris Smith, Patricia Bossert, Ritamae Franks, Dorothy Rudolph, Anne Wilson, Carl Atwater, William McCalmont Third Row-Marilyn Reed, Florence Glavin, Ioan Lutz, Doris Roberts, Lois Rea, Ruth Melia, Collette Crawford, lean Shaffer, Rose Marie Muzzie, lane Boyer, Miss Vogeley Second Row-Iames Hilliard, William Church, Harold Rex, Iean Gebauer, Iames grier, Gwen Anne Walley, Betty Lee Carter, Charles Loney, Stephen Madden, Richard ouch Bottom Row-Mary Herrick, Olga Wachnowsky, Leona Koglin, Nancy Anderson, Lois Hendershot, Dolly McNamee, Georgia Crouch, Katherine Fabian Page One Hundred and Thfrty-four--THE GI NK GO NEWS 0' CRA!-'I' Published every two weeks by the students of Crafton High School Mr. Edwin Leaf, Mr. David Kiser, Miss Constance Bault and Mrs lane Mazur Sponsors A To publish worthwhile and constructive school news and editorials Betty Hart ............. .---- ------,------- E Ci U01 lohn Ashbrook Assistant Editor lames Grier --- ...... News Editor Patricia Bossert Doris Roberts - Robert Murray Donald Davis Betty Carter -- Rita Daley Althea Kincaid Virginia Leech Harry Bailey Ioh'n Beach Anne Couch , ,, .... Feature Editor - - ...... Service Editor - , - - - Staff Photographer ,,,, ------- Sports Editor , . .......... Art Editor .- .... Business Manager . . . .,,......... Typing Manager Exchange Editor Susan Sutherland Barbara Hoge Margaret Landgraf Anne Craig loan Lutz Ilo Iane Hanilock G Anlamelsa Fnahl Mary Alice ayes wen ne a ey Dolly McNamee Barbara White-Spunner FRESHMAN CONTNBUTORS Patricia Meredith Helen Wolff Beverly Baker Charing penneu Iames Herrick Mary Floney Emma Lou Gladden GINKGO Published annually by the students of Crafton High School Miss Edna Vogeley, Adviser Mrs lane Mazur Faculty Trea urer STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF Anvsnrismc nnrroas 30118516 ,gmwfofd TMCIUM lanes Richard Couch Stephen Madden I I m vans mm C mn ALUMNI EDITORS Dorothy Rudolph Anne Wilson Carl Atwater DOUY McN'3mee l0h1'l Ashbrook Harold Rex Nancy Anderson Mary Herrick FEATURE EDITORS Ruth Melia Gwen Anne Wqlley larnes Busmger Eugene Spcno LITERARY EDITORS lean Gebauer Charles Laney Leona KOQUH Charles Griffiths Charles Wenrich Rltamae Franks William Church Ioan Lutz TYPISTS Florence Glavin Lois Rea Olga Wachnowsky Rose Mane Muzzie Iames Hilliard Marilyn Reed Althea Kincaid lean Shaffer Page One Hundred and Thirtv five THE GINKGO Name Beatrice Almy -- Virginia Avery .... Rose Marie Baker --- Arline Barnhart ..... Rhoda Mae Bauer -- Dolores Bell ......... Rosemary Birmingham Sylvia Boice ........ Patricia Boley ..... Richard Booher .... Charles Booth ...... Iohn Scott Bowman -- Dorothy Breen ...... Iune Buhrman ..... Iames Carlen ....... Grace Carroll ...... Mary lane Cerchiaro Lloyd Charlier ...... Mary Clark .... Naomi Cline --- Nellie Conniff --- Thomas Cook .... Thomas Covert --- Wanda Covert ...... Kenneth Crawford --- Iames Cronin ..... Mary Iane Culp --- Anthony Daley -- Julia d'Ambrosi --- William Davidson --- Vera lean Davis -- Donald Deahl --- Rose Denardis --- Vito Denardis ..... Betty Lou Deiner .... Iustine Dragan ,... Virginia Dugan -- Gloria Dunn .... Dorothy Eckles -- lean English --- -------,Work1ng ------------------------ Alumni CLASS OF 1943 At Present Home Address -----Muskingum College -- ------- Crafton -----Working ------------ ----- Ingram -----Grace Martin's --- ---- Thornburg ,,,--Working ------- ----- Crofton U -,.,, Mrs. Don Harris ........ .... I ngram ,-,-----Worl-:ing ------------------ --- Crafton -------University of Pittsburgh --, --- Craiton -,,,----Working ---------------- --- Crafton -----Working ---------------------------- --- Crafton -,--,Army, British Isles --------------------. --- Crafton -----Army, Camp Mackall, North Carolina ---- ---- Ingram ,, ,.... Navy, Oberlin College ............... --- Crafton -----At Home ----------------------- --- Crafton -----Working -------------------------- --- Crafton -----Navy, Case School, Cleveland, Ohio --- --- Crafton -- ..... Robert Morris School of Business ........... .... I ngram ---------- ---- Ingram - - - - - Navy, Great Lakes Training School, Illinois - - - - - - - - - Ingram -----Work1ng ----------------------------..------ --- Greentree -----Working --------------------------------- Greentree -----Mercy Hospital School of Nursing --- --- Craiton -----Army Air Corps ----------------- --- Cralton -----Working ----------------------- --- Crafton -----Working --.--------------------- --- Crafton -----Army, Camp Gruber, Oklahoma ----------- --- Crafton -----Navy, Newport, Rhode Island ----------------- ---- Ingram -----Braddock General Hospital School of Nursing --- --- Cralton -----Navy, Great Lakes Training School, Illinois --- --- Cralton -----Working ---------------------------------- --- Cralton -----Working ------------ ---- Ingram ----.Working ------------- ---- Ingram -----Navy, Georgia Tech ----------- - --- Crafton -----Working ------------------------------ ---- Ingram -----Army, Camp Mackall, North Carolina ---- ---- Ingram -----Working ----------------------------- --- Crafton --,,-Working ------------ ------ Rook -----Working ------------- ---- Ingram -----Mt. Holyoke College --- --- Crafton -----Working ,---------- --- Crafton -----At Home --- -- ---- Ingram Page One Hundred and Thirty-six-THEGINKGO ALUMNI CLASS OF 1943 Name At Present A Home Address Paul Farnen --- ..... Army, Camp Mackall, North Carolina -- ....... Ingram Martha Ferrell -- ..... Carnegie Institute of Technology ...... U, Ingram Irene Finn ...... .-.-- W Ofkiflg ----------.---......-.. --- Crafton Norman Fisher .... ..... N avy, Norfolk, Virginia --- --- --- Crafton Rosemary Franks .... ..... W Orkirlg ............... .... G reentree Carl Gaches ...... ..... N CIVY ......................... .... P ittsburgh Shirley Gamble --- ..... Moody Bible Institute, Chicago --- ----- Ingram Lawren Gardner .... ..... A rmy, Brooklyn, New York --- --- Crafton Glenn Gensler ...... ..... N GVY, Overseas ............ --- Ingram Burton Gilson ......... ..... A rmy, Camp Pickett, Ohio --- ...., Crofton Michael I. Gorchock ........ WOrkir1g .-......................... Thornburg Anthony Grande ..... ..... W orking ............................ ..... C rafton Robert Graser ..,... ,.... A rmy Air Corps, Gulf Port, Mississippi --- --- Crafton George Gray ...... ..... W Orking ..........-............... --- Crafton Mildred Grafton -- ..... Muskingum College ...... ,U Crqfton Clyde Haber .... ----- W Ofkiflg ------------------- --- Ingram Neill Hamilton .... ..... N avy, Bucknell University .... ,U Crqfton Richard Hanley -- Dorothy Hartz -- lames Hayes ..... -----Navy, Georgia Tech l-----------,----, -----Working ----------------------------, -----Army Air Corps, University of Pittsburgh - - - - Crafton - - - - - Crafton - - - - - - Crafton Carolyn Herrick .... ..... W Orkirlg -....-.......-................. --- Cralton Marie Herrmann ...... ..... W Orking .............................. --- Craiton Virginia Hildenbrand ........ Working .............................. --- Ingram George Hotchkiss .... ..., M arines, Pennsylvania State College .... --- Crafton Geraldine Howard --- ..... Working ............................. --- Ingram Helen Jacobs .............. --W0rking ........-.-..-.. ....................., L -- Crafton Dorothy lane Iamison ....... University of Pittsburgh ........................... Pittsburgh Hope Iohnson ....... ..... M uskingum College .......... Washington Court House, Ohio Thomas Iohnson ...... ..... Mary Elizabeth Iones -------St. Mary of the Woods College ----- - Marines, Pennsylvania State College ........-.,.,,, ,,, Ingram - --- Crafton Ieanne Iustice ........ -..---WOrkir1g ......................... --- Ingram Ann Kerrnes ...... ..... W Ofkiflg ............................ --- Crafton Bernice Killmeyer .... ..... W orking .............................. --- Cratton Grace King ....... ..... P resbyterian Hospital School of Nursing --- ,.,. Ingram Lucille Kirsch --- .... Pennsylvania College for Women ....... --- Crafton Claude Koenig -- ..... Working ......................... -- --- Craiton Roger Koontz --- .... Army Air Corps, Miami, Florida .... --- Crafton Elaine Langner .... .... W orking ..................... --- Cratton Page One Hundred and Thirty-seven-THE GINKGO Name Betty Ann Limbaugh -- Richard Long ........ Margery Lynch ..... Seigiried Manecke --- Elizabeth Martindale --- Donald McCormick ..... Mary Katherine McFarlin Helen McGowan ....... Dorothy McKay ........ Maurice McNutt --- Mary Sarah Melia .... lean Mellott ........... Margaret May Misklow - Paul Monteith .......... Frank Morton ......... Evelyn Murdock --- William Murphy --- Susan Myers ..... Ruth Nanz ...... Naomi Neish .... Robert Nelson --- Robert Noble .... Bernadette Nolan -- Dorothy Noll ........,..,.... William O'Connell ..... Mary Elizabeth O'Hanlon Barry Otto ............. Philip Patterson -- Barbara Perrin --- Helen Petkovich -- Virginia Reed .... Harry Robinson -- Mildred Rock .... lack Rosser ........... Iuliet Rudolph ......... Mary Cathryn Rudolph - Katherine Russell ..... Edward Schepner .... ALUMNI CLASS OF 1943 At Present Business Training College ........ Army Air Corps, Miami, Florida ........ Russell Sage College .......,.,...,...,,, A.S.T.P., Carnegie Institute of Technology - Working .........................,.,. in Army, Red Bank, New Iersey ............ Seton Hill College .....,......... Indiana State Teachers College ........... Working .,...,..................,,,.,.,,, Army Air Corps, Springfield, Massachusetts Mt. Mercy College .........,............. Working ................................ Working .,..... -- Working ........................ - - Navy, Scotland ................... Mercy Hospital School of Nursing .... Army, Camp Meade, Virginia ..... Working ........................ Working ........... Working ................................ Navy, North Africa ...................... Marines, University ol Notre Dame, Indiana Working ................................. Business Training College ................ A.S.T.P., University of Pittsburgh -- Working ........................... Army Air Corps, Pensacola, Florida --- Seabees, China ................... Muskingum College --- Working ................................. Working ................................ Army Air Corps, University of Pennsylvania Working ....................... ........-. Working ............. Seton Hill College .... Mt. Mercy College ......... Hollins College, Virginia ........ Navy, Whiting Field, Florida .... Page One Hundred and Thirty-eight-THE GINKGO Home Address - - - Ingram - - - Ingram - - Craiton - - ...... Ingram - - - Greentree - - - - - Ingram - - - Crafton - - - Ingram -- --- Ingram -- -- Crafton -- -- Crafton --------- Cratton ----------- Cralton - Los Angeles, Cal. ----------- Ingram - - Crafton - - Crafton - - - Cratton - - - Ingram - - - Crafton - - - - Crafton - - - - - Crafton - - - Ingram - - Craiton - - - - Crafton - - - - - - Crofton - - - Pittsburgh - - Craiton - - - Cratton - - - Rook - - - - - Craiton - - - - - Crofton -- --- Rook - - - Ingram - - Crafton - - - Crofton - - - Crafton - - Craiton Name Winfield Scott ............... Margaret Schoeneman Richard Seaver .............. George C. Shafer ..... .... Martha Shafer ..... Bernard Sheffler .... Margaret Shifler --- Roy Smith ....... Iames Slemmons --- Dorothy Smith ..... George Snebold --- Leona Snyder ..... Elizabeth Standow -- Constance Stewart -- LeRoy Stoutenberg -- Shirley Straitifi --- David Straw --- Robert Street --- Iames Suehr ....... Ioan Sutherland --- Iohn Thomas .... Eileen Turley -- Regis Turocy ........ Ray Wakefield ........ .... Norma Iean Wallace ........ Ray Ward ............ .... Paul Warner ........ Grace Ann Wells --- Iacob Werwie .... William Wheeler --- Iane White .... Iohn Wilt ...... Arthur Winter .... Audrey Wise -- Adrian Witt --- Patricia Young --- Dorothy Zern ...... Gwendolyn Ziel --- ALUMNI CLASS OF 1943 At Present Marines, Franklin Marshall College --- Mercy Hospital School of Nursing ....... Marines, Franklin and Marshall College Working ......................... t- ..... Mrs. Wilbur Lewin ..... Army ......................... University of Pittsburgh ......... 'lrmy Air Corps, Miami, Florida --- Navy, Pennsylvania State College .... Working ....................... Army, England ....... Mrs. Herbert Lawson .... Working ............................. University of Pittsburgh ................ Army Air Corps, Nashville, Tennessee .... Allegheny College ................... Navy, Norfolk, Virginia .... Working ............... Working .................... Elmira College ................ A.S.T.P., Fort Benning, Georgia -- Working ..................... Navy, At Sea ................. Navy, Bainbridge, Maryland ........ Working ................... ---...--- . - Army, Camp Reynolds, Pennsylvania --- Working ..............,...... .---.-. Robert Morris School ol Business .... Army ...................-- --..----- Working .................... ---.--. University of Pittsburgh .............. Army, Camp Mackall, North Carolina --- Coast Guard, Portsmouth, Virginia -..--------- Home Address - - - - - - Crafton - - - Cratton - - - Crafton - - - Ingram - - - Sheridan - - - Crafton - - - Crafton - - - Cralton - - - Cralton - - - Cralton - - - Crafton - - - Ingram - - Ingram - - - Cralton - - - Crafton - - - - - - Crafton - - - - Greentree - - - - - - Crafton - - - - - - Crafton Rosslyn Farms - - - - - - Crafton --,--- Ingram - - - Ingram - - - Cratton - - - Dormont - - - Crafton - - - Crafton - - - - Crafton - .... 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General Agent Farmers Bank Building - Phone Atlantic 1212 Compliments of CRAFTON REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE COMPANY Walnut 3558 WAlnut 9355 Fine Service-A Square Deal BRlCE'S GARAGE Salvs and Service 57 Noble Ave.. Craiton. Pittsburgh. Pa. JONES DRESS SHOP Open Evenings WA. 0820 50 Crafton Avenue Crafton. Pennsylvania SCHRAY NOVELTY CO. Ulllusic Our Specialty 86 Noble Avenue Crafton. Pennsylvania Page One Hundred and Fortyajour-THE GINKGO WA. 5311 REALTORS HESELBARTHS Compliments REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE of List with us Your Properties for Sale We have many Prospects in this Section A Friend 506 S. MAIN ST. WEST END Save Fuel By Having Your Furnace Gas-Proofed and Cleaned Phone: HULLAND FURNAGE UUMPANY 11 Craiton Avenue Crafton 151. Pennsylvcmia Walnut 2600 Free Inspections and Estimates Crafton Lumber and Supply Company Millwork-Stock and Special Builders' Supplies Paint - Gloss WAlnut 01 1 1 Compliments of TM RUBBER GUMPANY ELYRIA, OHIO Page One Hundred and Forty-five-THE GINKGO J 0 H N P I L U S 0 SHOE REPAIRING 51 Station St. Crafton. Pa. WA. 7322 Compliments of M A C V A Y ' S Stratmore Avenue and Craiton Blvd. TUCKER 8: JOHNSTON General Insurance Chamber of Commerce Building Pittsburgh. Pa. Raymond A. Tucker Arthur S. Iohnston F. C. DOESCHNER, Inc. HARRY FABERMAN Crofton Cleaning-Pressing 52 Craiton Avenue WA. 3397 Fine Furs Restyling, Repairing, Storage AT. 9020 524 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. Compliments of L. J. HECKLER Compliments of Complifrnents o PAUL J. PICARD WEAVER NEWS AGENCY C,,,,,,,,,-,,,g,,,,,, Live Real Estate and Insurance Broker 2 Ingram Avenue Ingram. Pa. 53 Station St. Crafton. Pa. WA, 2034 Page ONE Hundred and Forty-six-THE GINKGO B A R D S WA. S400 Y O U R Grimes Electric Shop I C E Electrical Aappliances C R E A M Repairs S T O R E 133 Noble Avenue Craiton. Pa. E . B . D A V S Compliments of DRUGS Crafton Recreation Center 1. n. xznurss. Prop. Crofton. Pcr. 98 Noble Avenue WA. 3340 VISIT A Compliments WALKER BROTHERS A ofthe Chcrtiers and Crofton Theatres South water Co. For the Best Motion Picture , . Entertainment UI Compliments Compliments of of GALLAGHER BROTHERS REAL ESTATE 97 Noble Avenue Cratton. Pa. WA. 3000 HUOT ART STUDIOS 1156 Harvard Road Thomburg. Pa. Page One Hundred and Forty-seven-THE GINKGO Congratulations, Crofton '44 McClelland Q Crawford Ingram, Pa. M. B. CRAWFORD Evelyn Brown Beauty Shoppe 100 Noble Avenue. Craiton. Pa. life specialize in all branches of Beauty Culture Open evenings by appointment I. B. MCCLELLAND WAIIIMT Greeting From FIRST NATIONAL BANK CRAFTON NATIONAL BANK at 'Bi MCKEES ROCKS STRONG SAFE CONSERVATIVE LIFE INSURANCE 6 ANNUITIES GEORGE HERTRICK THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES 208 Erick Building Pittsburgh. Pa. Phones: Bus. AT. 2000 - Res. WA. 2325 H A R R Y ' S F 0 0 D M A R K E T 1912 Craiton Blvd. Crcxfton. Pa. REED'S PHARMACY Clyde T. Reed, Phc1r.D. 1505 Stralmore Avenue Craiton Heights Pittsburgh, Pu. WA. 1933 EXPERT OPERATORS M 0 R E Y ' S Beauty Culture at its Best 137 Noble Avenue Crnlton. Pc. Phone Whlnut 0119 Page One Hundred and Forty-eight-THE GINKGO WA1nut 2200 R. A. WALKER, REALTUR INSURANCE 63 CRAFTON AVENUE CRAFTON, PA. Telephone. FEderal 1875 SCHORR'S DAIRY MILK. CREAM AND ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS R.D. No. 1. Box 110 McKees Rocks. Pa. ADAMS 8z SCHWEINSBERG Real Estate and Insurance Automobile Insurance Fire Insurance Rents Collected WA. 2800 RHI!-Th S. Adams R. Scot! Schweinsberg Phones: AT1un!ic 7231-7232 Nite Phone: HAzel 3427 B U D S A U N D E R S Flowers For All Occasions 222 Stanwix Street Pittsburgh. Pa. The Physicians and The Denlisls of C rafton and Ingram R. L. YANDA Prescription Drug Store 55 and 57 Crcxlton Avenue Cruiton. Pu. WA. 9456-7 HULTMAN BROTHERS PRINTERS AND BOOK BINDERS 92 Noble Avenue Crafton. Pa. Page One Hundred and Forty-nine-THE GINKGO ESTABLISHED 1857 A. D. WILSUN UUMPANY H. DONALD WALLEY, owner Insurance Real Estate Property Management Phone 404 Federal St. FA 1929 N. S. Pittsburgh CI-lrrick 4402 Read DR. DAVID C. McNARY VETERINARIAN Ofhce Hours: 2 lo 4 cmd 7 to 9 P. M. Small Animal Hospital 3251 Library Road. Castle Shannon. Pa. 1011151 G. F1'OelISChe1 COMPLIMENTS OF YOUR CRAFTON BARBER V L Birchard l l 107 Noble Avenue Page One Hundred and Fifty-THE.GINKGO Complirnents Compliments gf the of the DI cl KI Al Bl El M . J . M E L I A Compliments A MODERN FOOD MARKET of Crcxfton Blvd. and Emerson Ave. K. wl Alwaiel' CALL WA. 1141 Bi J. Herbert llershberger 8 Sons Ben Franklin Stores 5c and loc 81.00 Up Page One Hundred and Fijly-one-THE GINKGO ACKNOWLEDGMENTS the teachers and students of Crafton High School for their cooperation. the advertisers for their financial support. the boys of the Senior Class and to the boys of the Iunior Class who played a game of basketball for the benefit of the GINKGO, and to Mr. David Kiser and to Mr. Thomas Stewart, who coached the teams. Mr. Robert Kramer, of the Liberty Engraving Company, to Mr. Albert Stern, of the National Printing Company, and to Mr. Cyril Strem and Mr. Henri Buddy Kaus, of the Strem Studio, for their interest and labor. Mrs. lane Mazur, faculty treasurer of the GINKGO, and to Mr. Thomas Stewart, treasurer of the Activities Financial Accounts, for their faithful services. Miss Mildred Perch for many and sundry services. Miss Edna Vogeley, adviser of the staff of the GINKGO, for her assistance. Page One Hundred and Fifty-two--THE GINKGO .MW U S,- X M 5 S, Tx wsaffff - I A W u