East High School - Exodus Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 42 of the 1940 volume:

june ’40 V aledictory By Mary Loc hart And they shall grow and fill the air with humming noises, And power shall course through veins of steel Until each animate machine is the fulfillment Of the thinker’s plan, the artist’s dream. Needle towers shall rise and pierce the distances To make the earth and sky our common ground. And we shall rise with each steel girder That defies the earth, until there’s nothing More to reach for, and everything to look upon. We shall cast our lives in steel, Make it a symbol of the knowledge That can make a hope reality and a plan perfection. j u n e ’40 exodus “Now you are your own educational adviser, and still there is choice of major and minor.” GRACE A. MARTIN “You will be able to keep your balance in the world into which you are graduat- ing only if you add to the acts which you have gained in school and continue, always, to seek facts.” ROBERT H. OWENS “Forty years of educational leadership lie behind the class of June, 1940, at East High School. In all these years your school has proved faithful to its obligations to boys and girls. May your experiences here assist you in your efforts to fulfill your own life obligations.” F. L. SIMMONS june ’40 exodus Class History Lessons learned. The page is turned 10B. A bewildered group of boys and girls entered the portals of East High in Sep- tember, 1937, to follow in the footsteps of those who before them had made this school an outstanding one. Little did they realize, despite their warm welcome, that somewhere within that labyrinth of corridors and closed doors lay the key to many hours of happiness and close friendship. Entering immediately into the social life that was offered, the 10B girls felt right at home when the Girls’ League entertained them at a Big-Little-Sister party in their honor. As the semester progressed, Miss Edna Grant’s and Marvin L. Johnson’s home- rooms combined their journalistic talents in publishing “Frosh Flashes, an expose of tenth grade triumphs. Even as freshmen, the class of 1940 were gaining attention, and soon a recognition assembly, the first one of its kind, revealed their varied abilities. Then the foot- lights winked hopefully at Sylvia Bardelmeier, as she accepted a small part in the Christmas play that year. 10A. As the class became a more perma- nent part of this alma mater, its members be- gan to assume more responsible positions. Pat Taylor headed the Voice Culture Club, Jean Pierson was elected president of the Junior French Club, and Alice Cotton became a familiar figure as a Lost and Found assistant. Highlighting homeroom activities, Miss Mary Louise Brack’s girls initiated their Hobby Lobby series, and entertainment pro- grams and genial get-togethers between the various homerooms were common occurrences. In the name of art and a strong school spirit, Clayton Ginnard and Joe Lombardo took prizes for their original posters publicizing hockey games. 11B. In step with the changing world, a remodeled office greeted us when we resumed our studies in the fall of 1938, and Room 4 became the headquarters for the Student Council, after an expanded program made such a room necessary. 11 A. Entering the 11A term, the class became prominent in more activities. Pat Taylor was elected secretary of the Student Council in a school-wide campaign and began her successful career in that organization. When the curtains parted on “You Can’t Take It With You,’’ Ann Richardson, Betty Lebby, and Bob Scarnecchia were there to thrill us with their dramatic triumphs. As the lovable Penny, Ann’s performance left us smiling for weeks afterwards, and we remem- ber Betty, whose grace and dancing ability enabled her to give a suitable characterization of Essie. It was at this time that Pat Wilson launched her enlarged cafeteria campaign. Newly painted walls, colorful draperies for the windows, and music from the electrola made the atmosphere of the lunchroom more cheerful. Then came Student Government Day, which stimulated school-wide co-operation. Everyone was given his chance to be inde- pendent, and we ended the day with the happy thought that the experiment was a suc- cess. Ann Lait won first prize in the 11A division of the book review contest—and the “Jones Journal, a homeroom newspaper, sold 1 5 0 copies. 12B. In the 12B we chose Vic Drobnic to lead us, with Bob McFadden, vice-presi- dent; Dolores Gibson, secretary; Leo Lipnicki, treasurer, and Jack Ensign, sergeant-at-arms, to carry on the duties of the 12B class officers. This year began our most memorable reign, and we accumulated laurels rapidly. Drama had its heyday. Bob Scarnecchia, Alice Cotton, and Bob Moser joined other seniors in “Murder,” a surprise comedy-mys- tery. Ann Richardson added another role to her fast growing list of dramatic successes as Dr. C. Spirit in the Christmas play. When the French department caught the footlights, Betty Lebby and Lois Cohen captured leading roles in “Le Voyage de Monsieur Perichon. Second prize winner of the charity game ticket drive, was Julius Paris who enjoyed his prize trip to Pontiac, Michigan, and Bill Gibbons’ poster for that game was judged best at East. Ann Lait happily accepted congratulations on being selected mantle orator by Principal F. L. Simmons. Over her shoulders was placed the traditional blue and gold mantle, a sym- bol of the outstanding qualities which the mantle orator must possess. Honor certificates from Oberlin to Anne Lait for English and James Savage for music were the first in a series of numerous scholas- tic achievements gained by the class. A radio star in the person of Pat Wilson, who assisted Dr. Emile de Sauze in his French radio lesson of the air, could also be claimed by the class. Helen Melby, Eva Scheer and Adele Tichulka supervised Athenaeum Color Day, festive with gay blue and gold ribbons and bright yellow “mums.” june ’40 exodus 12A. Whose names and deeds were to remain forever in the memories of the June ’40 class? Once again Vic Drobnic became president after a close race, and Alice Cotton, Julius Paris, Adele Tichulka, and Leo Lip- nicki became members of his cabinet. After many long hours of work and re' hearsals, Alice Cotton and Bob Scarnecchia carried the XL Revue to a new high in sen- ior activities. Stars like Marion Kuhar with her “Merry Oldsmobile,” Betty Lebby, sensa- tional Spanish dancer, and blues singer, Con- stance Abney, contributed to its success. Seniors in sports also rated honorable men- tion. With boys like Bill Antall, Ralph Hol- linger. Bob McFadden, and Edward Gettling, the hockey team swept the ice for a success- ful season. Football boasted such heroes as Vic Drobnic, Leo Lipnicki and Ernest Myslen- ski, whose sparkling performances on the grid- iron brought many cheers from the crowded stands. Benny Neuman, star player, captured a coveted position on the second All-Scholas- tic team. With a team of top-notch players to sup- port his tactics, Sam Bitonti, as captain, maneuvered the basketball squad into second place in the senate. Victorious among twenty-five top ranking students, Mary Lockhart and Grace Jones at- tained scholastic honors with scholarships from Fenn College, and Mary Ann Byrne topped other candidates for a scholarship to Ursuline College. Anne Lait won a Barnard College scholarship, and Marion Kuhar gained one at Mount Union. “Holiday” brought many class members into the limelight. This year the annual play was double cast for the first time, and Alice Cotton and Sylvia Bardelmeier played the feminine lead on different nights. Bob Moser portrayed the hero with professional finesse, while Ann Richardson, Lois Cohen, Bob Scarnecchia and Bob Schulteis, in supporting roles, took their curtain calls with poise and stage presence. A close school-wide election resulted in Pat Taylor’s becoming council president, and Charles Ipavic was given the vice-presidency. Under the management of the student coun- cil, the honor study halls took a definite step toward a more liberal and democratic school system. Once again the Blue and Gold was awarded an All-American rating by the National Scholastic Press Association. Ellen Wiseman managed the paper through many changes in make-up and style. Rising to the top in jour- nalistic achievements, Mary Lockhart’s clever features, and Julius Paris’ sports column be- came weekly habits of the readers. Bill Gib- bons cuts, captioned “Are You One of These?” on the editorial page were proof of his artistic talents, and Paul Lande contrib- uted his skill in his hobby photography. National Honor inductions were always exciting. Everyone in the audience was breathless with anticipation as the scroll bear- ers called each name. Featured in the cere- mony for this semester were June Lahti, pro- logue; Pat Wilson, spirit; and John Vamis, scholarship. A1 Fumich, president of the Na- tional Honor Society, had such able commit- tee chairmen as June Lahti and John Vamis to make the meetings interesting. Our high school days were rapidly coming to an end. The dinner-dance was an exciting occasion. Promises of “A night you will al- ways remember” were fulfilled, and everyone appeared and remained with an outward dis- play of anticipation and enjoyment. There was Bob Scarnecchia, toastmaster, to lead the round of speeches, and Tom Oblak’s musicians played for the dancing. White-frocked maidens, and young gentle- men in dark suits occupied a large stage. It was commencement night, the last time that our mighty band would carry on its proceed- ings as a unit. Many tried to smile, but others allowed the tears to flow freely when they realized the true significance of this fare- well meeting. Proud parents beamed at their graduating offspring as each one received the diploma which sealed his final departure. Prepared by a diligent staff of writers and research students, the program presented the audience with a kaleidoscopic view of forty years of school and world events, with appro- priate music to highlight the eras. Thus another class, no longer a bewildered group, closed the doors of East High forever, to open others in far-reaching fields. They left their experiences and achievements to guide those who were to follow, and to make way for them who sought new learning. They had found that precious key. They had found three years of happiness; and now they parted, eager with new hopes, new desires, and new aspirations. exodus june ’40 Faculty Sponsors Marion Sayward Marvin L. Johnson Carroll A. Peabody Mary J. Prendergast Mary Scott Thayer Gertrude V. Powers, Senior Adviser Henrietta C. Wilson Roy T. Deal Wenner A. Funk Mary Louise Brack june ’40 exodus Class Officers, Committees MIXER Marjorie Wentz, Ted Niewadomy Ruth Lewis Jack Ensign Anna Babic Roy Clasen Helen Ozekoski Mike Ambrose Chm. A1 Fumich Mary Forte George Enright Louise Fenton Lois Cohen Elizabeth Weber Mary Mainwaring Mike Manolovich Mildred Kuchta DINNER DANCE Alice Cotton, Chm. Bill Gibbons Maura Asbeck Albert Saks Mary Ruple Charles Hofstetter Virginia Thomas Sheldon Baum Gertrude Glowacki Carol Garapic George Ward June Clark Bob Moser Jean Lewin James Semmons Genevieve Fortier Charles Egan Marian McConnell Widdows COMMENCEMENT SCRIPT Anne Lait William Antall Mary Lockhart John Vamis Helen Melby Mike Vitullo Louise Fenton Alice Cotton Bardelmeier Sylvia COMMENCEMENT June Lahti Albert Zimmerman Juanita Howell George Long Phyllis Harris George Woods Sylvia Filipic Ernest Myslenski Beatrice Yochus Josephine Rupar Clayton Ginnard Mary Anderson Frank Ruggeri Charlotte Georges Eleanor Murphy Dorothy Flynn Stanley Kuk Chester Wardzinski SENIOR REVUE Bob Scarnecchia Alice Cotton Leo DeGrandis Betty Lebby Bill Gibbons Mildred Kuchta Tom Oblak Beverly de Oviatt Dave Foran Pat Wilson Ann Leiterman Lucy Domzalski Marjorie Wentz Victor Drobnic President Alice Cotton Vice-President Julius Paris T reasurer Adele Tichulka Secretary Leo Lipnicki Sergeant-at' Arms exodus june ’40 Constance “Connie” Abney 2185 E. 82nd St. Sr. Friendship, Melrosa, Jr., Sr. French Club, Voice Culture Ayiothcr Maxine Sullivan Michael “Blackie” Ambrose 438 Fairmount Rd. Hall Guard, Student Council Toy Train Bridge Designer Mary C. Andrews 1014 E. 71st St. Student Council, National Honor, Athenaeum, Latin Club, Sr. Friendship, Laurean, Jr. Friendship Archeology Instructor Bill “Blowtorch” Antall 14315 Milverton Rd. Hockey, National Honor, Chem. Lab. Assistant Brooklyn Bridge Salesman Raymond “Ray” Armour 1524 E. 82nd St. Basketball, Football, H. R. Sports Home Economics Teacher Ruth “Ruby” Arnold 1308 E. 108th St. Blue and Gold Staff, Sr. Friendship Somebody's Secretary Maura “Johnny” Asbeck 1757 E. 90th St. Model for VV.P.A. Artists Virginia “Ginny” Austin 1 3 53 E. 82nd St. Latin Club, H. R. ViceTres., Hall Guard Chiropodist Extraordinary Vivian “Shorty” Axelrod 8106 Cory Ave. Certified Apothecary Glenn H. Babcock 10102 Wilbur Ave. Chess Club, Hall Guard Arbiter of Men’s Styles Anne “Blondie” Babic 1140 E. 76th St. Vice Pres. Jr. Friendship, Walter Camp, H. P. Paper, 12A Mixer Comm. Importer of Rare Cheeses Joseph “Joe” Babson 8714 Carnegie Ave. Football Manager, Basketball Mgr., Baseball and Track Manager, School Truck Driver, Student Asst. Business Mgr. Cleveland Indians Klotilda “Kloe” Baclawski 1064 E. 79th St. Athenaeum, Chem. Club, Whirlo, H. R. Pres. Bathing Suit Demonstrator Edna Mae Banks 1286 E. 89th St. H. R. Pres., Boosters, Jr. Friendship, Walter Camp Elevator Operator june ’40 Sylvia “Silly” Bardelmeier 1799 E. 100th St. Vice'Pres. Jr. Friendship, Sr. Friendship, Debate Club, National Honor, Athenaeum, Senior Revue, Annual Play Professor of Phonetics Anne Barella 1440 E. 53rd St. Rifle Club, Boosters, Riding Club Another Katherine Cornell Sheldon “Shel” Baum 1791 E. 87th St. Music Appreciation Club, Pres. Jr. French, Vice Pres. of Lincoln Club Leader of Style Parade Don Kenneth “Red” Baxter 8002 Melrose Ave. Discoverer of Fifth Dimension Florabelle “Skippy” Bean 8215 Linwood Ave. H. R. Treasurer, Blue and Gold, Choral Club Hieroglyphic Decipherer Frances “Fran” Bednarczyk 7024 Burnham Ct. H. R. Treas., Jr. Friendship, Service Comm. Jr. Friendship, Pres. Geography Class, Hall Guard Hat Chec Girl Phil “Buster” Begin 6807 Baylost Student Council, Ticket Agent Officer in Marine Corps Anne Bernardic 1203 E. 71st St. Social Worker Sam Bitonti 1773 E. 19th St. Basketball ’38, ’39; Capt. ’40 Basketball Coach Gladys “Glad” Black 1586 E. 93rd St. Basketball and Volley Ball Teams, Hall Guard, Swimming Club, Sr. Friendship Bac stro e Swimming Champ Ruth “Blair” Blair 1370 E. 125th St. Band, Orchestra, Spanish Club, Chemistry Club, Riding Club Member of Roc ettes Dolores “Dor” Blasher 8012 Medina Ave. Atheneaum, Laurean, Sr. Friendship Red Cross l urse Dorothy “Boogie” Blasher 8012 Medina Ave. Laurean, Atheneaum, Sr. Friendship, Publicity Agent of Walter Camp, Study Hall Monitor, Tutor Women's Hat Designer Anne “Annie” Blatnick 886 E. 76th St. Athenaeum, Stud. Council, Comm. Club, Sec. Home Ec. Club, Boosters, Sr., Jr. Friendship, Office Asst., Tennis, Nat’l Honor Typewriter Pilot exodus j u n e ’40 Lottie M. Boss 2074 E. 30th St. Pres. German Club, Athenaeum, National Honor, Laurean, Student Tutor School Teacher Nunzio “Cal” Calvo 2118 Murray Hill Rd. Printers Club, H. R. Sports, Hall Guard, Sr. Booklet Comm., Band Another Benny Goodman Bob “Slim” Brady 1368 E. 80th St. Sr. Revue, Hall Guard, Capt. H. R. Sports (2 years) Tightrope Walter Miles Edw. “Bones” Capman 1766 Clarkstone Rd. Flying School Instructor John “Johnny” Brugeman 1360 Ansel Rd. Swimming Club Veterinary Richard “Dick” Carr 1841 E. 40th St. Music, Art, Glee Club Waiter Betty Bucey 1316 E. 112th St. Jr. Friendship, Jr. French, Hall Guard, H. R. Vice-President Cafeteria Cashier Rosemary “Casey” Cassesa 2176 Cornell Rd. Jr. Friendship, Blue and Gold Staff Commercial Club Census Ta er Victoria “Vicki” Buettner 9214 Rosalind Ave. Chem. Club, German Club, Camera Club, Elections Comm., Sr. Friendship Another Margaret Mitchell Helen “Helchee” Cember 3310 Payne Ave. Figure Skater Paul “Buddy” Bushman 1412 Nichols Rd. Hall Guard Machinist Mary “Cents” Cence 1431 E. 92nd St. Jr., Sr. Friendship, Walter Camp, Boosters Club, Office Assistant Kindergarten Teacher Geraldine “Gerry” Bosic 5811 Lexington Ave. Pres. H. R., H. R. Sec., Student Council, Chemistry Club, Whirlo Club, Jr. Friendship Ballerina Mary Anne “Marian” Byrne 1333 E. 77th St. Laurean, Athenaeum, H. R. Treas., Jr. French, Sr. French, National Honor Taxidermist j u n e 5 4 0 exodus Jane Marie Chaykowsky 1064 E. 78th St. Dental 7s[urse Mary “Mac” Chormann 1351 E. 93rd St. H. R. Pres., H. R. Sports, Sergeant-at'Arms Walter Camp Club Policewoman June Anne “Pete” Clark 6826 Edna Ave. Sr. Friendship Cabinet, Athenaeum, Intramural Council, Whirlo Club Raiser of English Setters Ray W. Clasen 7717 Linwood Ave. Student Council, H. R. Sports, 12B Mixer, 12A Mixer Professor of Phonetics Eugenie Clemens 1100 E. 77th St. Music Appreciation Club, Latin Club, H. R. Sports, Choral Club, Band Another Madame Curie Lois “Lo” Cohen 1383 East Blvd. Jr., Sr. French, Riding Club, Hall Guard, Jr. Friendship, Annual Play Plumber’s Wife Ora Lee “Colli” Collins 1326 E. 112th St. Athenaeum, National Honor Dispensary Asst., Hall Guard, Tutor, H. R. Treas., Music Appreciation Window Decorator Dorothy “Dot” Cooper 1909 E. 26th St. Hall Guard, Jr. Friendship, Chem. Club, Whirlo Club Textile Research Worker Schofield Coryell 1844 E. 87th St. Tennis, Wrestling Outstanding Physician Marjorie Lee Cotterman 8620 Wade Park Ave. Hall Guard, Athenaeum, Sr. Friendship Movie Starlet Alice “Al” Cotton 1758 E. 90th St. Atheneaum, H. R. Pres., Vice'Pres. Sr. Class, Dramatics, Tennis Club, Spanish Club, Sr. Revue, Annual Play National Honor First Woman President Alice “Cran” Crandall 7905 Whitethorn Ave. Walter Camp, Sr. Friendship Manicurist Norma “Dolly” Crocker 7319 Lawn view Ave. Program Chairman, Jr., Sr. Friendship, Chem. Club, Hall Guard Hollywood Ma e'Up Artist Shirley “Sherry” Crooms 8709 Blaine Ave. H. R. Sports, Sr. Revue, Hall Guard Farmer's Wife exodus june ’40 Barbara “Bob” Crowther 1579 Crawford Rd. Treas. Latin Club, Walter Camp, French Club, National Honor Deep Sea Diver Mary L. “Dace” Dacey 1616 LaGrange Sr. Friendship, Blue and Gold Housewife Donald “Don” Dailey 11015 Superior Ave. Chem. Club, German Club, Sentinels Missionary to China Edward “Eddie” Danko 5213 Perkins Ave. Sentinels, Hall Guard National Graphic Arts Club Billiard Champion Catherine “Cathy” Day 1364 E. 88th St. Sr. Friendship, Fencing, Music Appreciation Interior Decorator Leo “Angel” DeGrandis 1644 E. 82nd St. “HEY” Pres., Student Council, Sentinels, Boosters, Sr. Revue Comm., Football, Commencement Ticket Chairman, Walter Camp Poet Evelyn Louise “Kibbie” DeBoe 1161 E. 74th St. Student Council Alternate, H. R. Sec., Sr. Revue Usher, H. R. Sports Tea Room Operator Beverly Jane “Sleepy” De Oviatt 1629 E. 77th St. Sr. Revue, Boosters, H. R. Sec., H. R. Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball Comedienne Betty “Dopey” Diehl 5804 Linwood Ave. Girls Leaders, H. R. Athletics, Hall Guard, Boosters Gym Teacher Jacqueline “Jackie” Dinard 1904 Woodlawn Ave. Pres. Comm. Club, Sr. Friendship, H. R. Treas. Certified Public Accountant James “Curly” DiTota 2081 E. 125th St. Electricity, Football, Baseball Radio Technician Lucy “Totsi” Domzalski 8216 Medina Ave. Treas. Walter Camp, Office Asst., Sec. Girls Leaders, H. R. Sports, Jr. Friendship, Nominating Comm. Another Eleanor Powell Viola Ann “Vi” Doty 8312 Brookline Style Show, H. R. Sports, Jr. Friendship, Student Council Alternate, Blue and Gold Agent Clerk in Pottery Shop j u n e ’40 exodus Annette “Boots” Downs 7810 Carnegie Ave. H. R. Sports State Senator Lawrence “Larry” Doyle 1239 E. 86th St. H. R. Pres., H. R. Paper, Hall Guard Capt., H. R. Sports, Sr, Revue Civil Engineer Victor “Gee Gee” Drobnic 1094 E. 76th St. Football, Baseball, Track, “Hi-Y , Lincoln Club, 12A President I'lew Tor Tan ees Centerfielder Florence Eadie 8109 Melrose Ave. Sec. Boosters, Athenaeum, Sr. Revue National Honor Florist Doris “Dor” Ebert 8310 Pulaski Ave. Walter Camp, H. R. Team Essayist Margaret “Eddy” Edmonson 159? E. 85th St. National Honor, Walter Camp, Bowling, Treas. Girls Leaders, Jr. Friendship, H. R. Sports, Girls League Radio Actress Charles “Chuck” Egan 10715 East Blvd. Hockey Team, “Hi-Y” Ambassador to Ethiopia George “Irish” Enright 1212 E. 71st St. H. R. Sports, School Bank Teller, Student Council Soda ]er er John “Jack” Ensign 9101 Shepherd Ave. National Honor, Fr. Play, Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Student Council, Class Chairman, Sr. Revue, Hall Guard, Music Appreciation, Tutor Embalmer Mary “Doll” Fanelli 1418 E. 88th St. Hall Guard, H. R. Sports, H. R. Paper Telephone Operator Alma “Al” Fehlau 5915 Lexington Ave. Beauty Shop Operator Louise “Louie” Fenton 9403 Edmunds Ave. Athenaeum, National Honor, Student Council, 12A Mixer Com. Doctor s Assistant Sylvia “Yehudi” Filipic 1048 E. 76th St. Jr. French Club, Jr., Sr. Friendship, Riding Club, Math. Tutoring, H. R. Pres., Sec. Librarian Ernest “Heinie” Fink 8009 Linwood Ave. H. R. Sports, Hall Guard R[eios Correspondent exodus june 540 Margaret Ann Fitzsimmons 6107 Whittier Ave. Jr. French Club, Blue and Gold Agent Author Dorothy “Dot” Flynn 7701 Lexington Ave. Tennis Club, French Club, H. R. Paper, Student Council Alternate, Girl’s League Figure S ater Audrey “Snow White” Forrester 1717 E. 55th St. Editor H. R. Paper, Office Assistant Successful Model Josephine Mary Forte 1484 E. 115th St. Student Council. Chairman 12A Mixer, Athenaeum, Laurean, Latin Club, Blue and Gold Agent National Honor Famous Bacteriologist Genevieve “Gennie” Fortier 1515 E. 43rd St. Tooth Paste Ad Model Genevieve “Gen” Frank 7810 Myron Ave. Athenaeum, Laurean, Sr. French, National Honor, Chemistry Club, Band Laboratory Technician Maxine “Max” Fulton 6009 Belvidere Ave. Boosters, Band, Gym Capt., H. R. Paper, H. R. Sec., H. R. Sports, Jr. Friendship, Girls League, Student Council Alternate, Vice'Pres., Sec., Whirlo Club Comptometer Operator A1 Fumich 1163 E. 78th St. Gym Leader, Pres. National Honor, Track, H. R. Paper, H. R. Sports, Ticket Agent, Vice Pres. “HEY” and Lincoln Club, Student Council Politician Walter Furpahs 1122 E. 78th St. Track, Glee Club, H, R. Sports, Library Helper First Runner of a 4'Minute Mile Richard “Dick” Gabele 1270 E. 89th St. Plumber Rosemary “Rose” Gabele 1279 E. 89th St. Jr., Sr. Friendship, Editor H. R. Paper, H. R. Pres. National Honor Ba ery Shop Owner Stanley “Gadz” Gadzinski 1190 E. 85th St. Plain Dealer Reporter Florence “Florenzo” Gamiere 1919 Coltman Rd. Girls League, H. R. Pres., Student Council Alternate Spaghetti House Owner Carol “Dragitza” Garapic 9820 South Blvd. National Honor, Athenaeum, Pres. Jr. Friendship, Girls Leaders, Girls League, Sr. Booklet Editor, H. R. Paper, H. R. Sec.'Treas. Glamorous Movie Queen june 940 exodus Richard “Dick” Gartner 1371 E. 111th St. Band, Hall Guard, School Phonograph Operator Lumberjack Adeline “Slim” Gates 7016 St. Clair Ave. Accomplished Musician Lawrence “Larry” Gebbie 1541 E. 118th St. Student Council, Football Team, Boosters, Hall Guard Tennis Star Edna “Eddie” Geiss 5908 Whittier Ave. Whirlo Club, Band, H. R. Pres. Acrobatic Roller Skater Charlotte “Charlie” Georges 9306 Hough Ave. Latin Club, Walter Camp, Chem. Club, Stu. Council Alternate Commencement Comm. Writer of Children's Stories William “Irish” Gerrity 1413 E. 81st St. Bowling Club, Walter Camp, H. R. Sports Army Pilot Virginia Gest 1262 Norwood Athenaeum, Jr., Sr. Friendship, German Club, Math Club, Jr. French, Student Council English Teacher Edward Gettling 9814 Hough Ave. Hockey Team Cleveland Barons Hockey Star Bill “Bud” Gibbons 1954 E. 73rd St. Blue and Gold, H. R. Sports, Boosters, Sr. Revue Expert Commercial Artist Delores “Dixie” Gibson 1868 E. 73rd St. 12B Class Sec., Athenaeum Leading Socialite Clayton “Clay” Ginnard 2056 E. 69th St. Cheerleader, Boosters, Bowling Club, H. R. Sports Fancy Metalwork Designer Rita “Ritzy” Glavic 1142 E. 78th St. Girls Rifle Club Sk et Shooting Champion Gertrude “Stardust” Glowaki 8308 Korman Ave. Vice'Pres. Latin Club, Vice Pres. Walter Camp, H. R. Pres., Boosters, Jr. Friendship, Stu. Coun. Alter. Equestrian Robert “Gabby” Grubagh 13440 Courtrand Ave. Hall Guard, Mgr. Hockey Team Chem. Club Hollywood Glamour Boy exodus june ’40 William “Slug” Grubb 1578 Ansel Rd. Walter Camp, Mgr. Stage Crew, Chem. Club, Sentinels, Hall Guard, Capt., H. R. Sports, German Club Airplane Mechanic Raymond “Ray” Guth 1611 E. 78th St. Whirlo Club, Hall Guard, Football, Track, Movie Projector, Phonograph Operator, H. R. Sports, Cafe Guard World’s Heavyweight Champion Gertrude “Gertie” Haag 1379 Russell Rd. Walter Camp, Sr. Friendship, Typist for Booklet Child Psychologist Cara Hamilton 1436 E. 116th St. Pres. Latin Club, Sec.'Treas. Debate Club, Sec. Athenaeum, National Honor, Student Council, Orchestra, Girls’ Band Typical American Housewife Eleanor “Al” Hansh 1088 E. 72nd St. Athenaeum, Comm. Sec., Laurean National Honor Commercial Secretary Phyllis “Phyl” Harris 8609 Wade Park Ave. Walter Camp, Sr. Revue Ticket Comm. Very Good Wife Margaret “Margie” Hart 9265 E. 58th St. Pres. Home Economics Club Chinese Checkers Expert William “Bill” Hartford 1275 E. 89th St. St. Council, Hall Guard, Cafe Guard, Boosters, Band, H. R. Sports, Ticket Agent Tuba Tooter Robert “Bob” Hartman 1384 E. 114th St. Lincoln Club, German Club, School Band, “Hi-Y”, Marching Band Ace Swing Band Tenor Saxman Ruby “Little Bits” Headen 2117 E. 100th St. Latin Club, Sr. Review Well Known Judge Frances “Sue” Hearn 1613 White Ave. Commercial Club Cosmetologist Howard “Bubbles” Hemple Student Council, Gym. Capt. Pres. H. R., H. R. Basketball, Supt. Machine Shop, Supt. Pattern Making, Treas. H. R. Traveler Earl “Farmer” Hickey 9230 Wade Park Ping'Pong Coach Jane “Tiny” Hill 1526 E. 85th St. Athenaeum, Jr. Friendship Tiny Vivacious T urse june ’40 exodus Ruby Hing 8018 Beaumont Ct. National Honor, St. Council, Sec. Jr. French Club, Sr. French, Vice Pres. H. R., Walter Camp, Girls’ League Alternate, Office Assistant Doctor of Letters Theresa Hocker 8807 Blaine Ave. Sculptor Marvin “Tarzan” Hoffman 9602 Columbia Ave. National Honor, Lincoln Club, German Club, Chem. Club, Debate Club, Boys' Glee Club Death'Defying Stuntman Charles “Speed” Hofstetter 620 E. 103rd St. Band, Sentinels, Blue and Gold, Asst., Comm, of Hall Guards Reporter Barbara “Babs” Hole 6719 Euclid Ave. Boosters, Jr. French Club Movie Extra Ralph “Holly” Hollinger 8407 Wade Park Ave. “HEY”, Chem. Club, Walter Camp, Hall Guard, Leaders Club, H. R. Sports, Sentinel, H. R. Paper, Hockey Warden of Ohio Penitentiary Rita “Marsh” Holzheimer 8307 Superior Ave. Jr. French Club, Athenaeum, Laurean, Sr. French Interior Decorator John “Johnny” Hoover 1321 E. 92nd St. Factory Foreman David “Hopeless” Hope 1051 5 Wilbur Ave. H. R. Pres., Boosters, Walter Camp, Hall Guard, Bus. Mgr. Blue and Gold, Cheer Leader, Editor H. R. Paper, H. R. Sports Radio Comedian's Stooge Jack “Hoppie” Hopler 1515 E. 86th St. Marching Band, Student Council, “HEY,” H. R, Sports Aeronautical Engineer Ann Horan 1570 E. 47th St. Home Economics Club Operatic Star Catherine “Katie” Horan 1570 E. 47th St. Home Economics Club Tea Leaf Reader Harriet “Hi” Horne 2015 E. 90th St. Riding Club, Sr. Friendship Department Store Buyer Frances “Mitz” Hrovat 6411 St. Clair Ave. Jr., Sr. Friendship, Library Asst., Comm. Club, Home Ec. Club, Office Assistant Arctic Explorer's Wife exodus june ’40 Pete “Hot Cakes” Hotkiewicz 1217 E. 80th St. Traveling Salesman Juanita Howell 1930 E. 75th St. Jr., Sr, French Club, Math Club, Sr. Friendship, National Honor, Athenaeum Millionairess Elaine “Lady” Hunter 1534 E. 84th St. Blue and Gold Short Story Writer Paul “Pinkey” Hunter 6513 Quimby Vice Pres, Boosters, Track, “HEY” Coroner Betty “Bee-Jay” Huntington 1382 E. 81st St. Orchestra, Whirlo Artist Charles “Chuck” Ipavic 4304 St. Clair Ave. German Club, Pres. Lincoln Club, Pres. Combined “Hi-Y, Vice Pres. St. Council, Football, Tennis, National Honor Metallurgical Engineer Ann Jablonski 1079 E. 72nd St. H. R. Sports, Student Council, Office Assistant Gift Shop Owner Anthony “Bugler” Jannazo 7006 Lawnview Ave. Band, Orchestra Adviser on Military Aeronautics Albert “Jasky” Jasky 1644 E. 75th St. Band, Swimming Team Professional Salvage Diver William “Bill” Johnson 9908 Woodland Tool and Die Mailer Grace Jones 1877 E. 73rd St. Student Tutor, French Club, Laurean, Athenaeum, Chem. Club, National Honor A Governess Iona “Imp” Kahl 1395 E. 90th St. Boosters, German Club, Chemistry Club Astronomer Edward “Ed” Keegan 1837 E. 82nd St. Track South Sea Island Traveler Perle Kellar 1867 E. 73rd St. Athenaeum, Pres. Laurean, Tutor Artist's Wife june MO exodus Eleanore “Dancing Girl” Koss 1339 E. 93rd St. Treas. Home Economics Club, Sr. Revue Dancer of Russian Kazatz y Walter “Wally” Kostreba 1335 E. 88th St. Track and Football College Football Coach Dorothy “Dorry” Kovarik 8615 Beckman Ave. Jr. French Club Census Statistician Edward “Ed” Kramer 6822 Edna Ave. Track, 10B Football Successor to Taisto Ma i Mildred “Cooky” Kuchta 8412 Medina Ave. Treas. Laurean, French Club, Poetry Club, Chmn. Honor Study Hall, Chmn. St. Tutoring, Athenaeum, National Honor, Blue and Gold Page Editor, Sr. Review Comm., Sr. Mixer Com. Movie Cashier Aviatrix Marion Joan Kuhar 1123 Addison Rd. Sec., Pres. Jr. French Club, Athenaeum, Music Recitals, Sr. Review, Sr. Friendship Metropolitan Prima Donna Stanley J. Kuk 1438 E. 40th St. Hall Guard, Orchestra, Track Violinist, 7. Philharmonic Dorothy “Dottie” Kintz 1311 E. 85th St. H. R. Sports, Student Tutor, Jr. Friendship, Girls’ League Airline Stewardess Betty “Bet” Klinger 1329 E. 81st St. Jr. Friendship, Leaders Club, H. R. Sports Playground Instructor Donald “Don” Koeckert 10707 Orville Ave. Army Pilot Herbert “Bob” Kolk 1175 E. 84th St. Hall Guard, Track Pmo7i Warden Anne Korenchan 1416 E. 55th St. Home Economics Club Clay Pigeon Marksman Eleanor “Pete” Korzeniewski 7804 Aberdeen Ave. Choral Club, Glee Club, Jr. Friendship, Jr. French Club, H. R. Treas., H. R. Sports Real Estate Bro er Walter “Sockeye” Kersten 1969 E. 82nd St. Florist exodus june ’40 Lois “Lo” LaGanke 1405 E. 94th St. Leaders Club, Walter Camp, H. R. Treas. Manicurist June “Blondie” Lahti 1591 E. 86th St. See. Honor Study Hall, National Honor, Athenaeum Diplomat’s Secretary Anne Ruth Lait 1155 E. 79th St. Mantle Orator, Pres. Debate Club, Vice'Pres. French Club, Sec. Fencing Club, Vice Pres. Math Club, Laurean, Athenaeum, National Honor, St. Tutoring Poetess Laureate of the U. S. A. Paul “Pressman” Lande 11401 Ashbury Ave. Blue and Gold Photographer, Tennis, Table Tennis, H. R. Sports Hall Guard, St. Council, Tennis Club Ace Photographer for the Lilliput Weekly Gazette Betty “Betty Lou” Lebby 1604 E. 117th St. Jr. French, Treas. Sr. French, Laurean, Sr. Friendship, Annual Play, Athenaeum, French Play, Sr. Revue Comm. National Honor Danseuse with the Ballet Russe Elizabeth “Betty” Leirer 2303 St. Clair Ave. Treas. Comm. Club Stenographer Ann “Bashful” Leiterman 3848 Payne Ave. Capt. H. R. Basketball Team, Boosters Switchboard Operator Beatrice “Beatsie” LeVan 6004 Olive Ct. Hair Stylist Jean “Pickles” Lewin 90403 Columbia Ave. St. Council, Hall Guard, Sr. Friendship Physical Ed. Instructor Roberta “Bert” Lewins 1205 Mayfield Ridge Rd. Boosters, Sr. Friendship, Walter Camp, H. R. Sports Beautician Ruth Agnes “Lewie” Lewis 7406 St. Clair Ave. Sr. Friendship, Chemistry Club, Precinct Political Worker Norma Ruth Linder 11320 Itaska Ave. Jr. Friendship, Choral Club, Boosters Wall Street Bro er Barbara “Bob” Linderman 9341 Amesbury Whirlo, H. R. Paper, Band Commercial Airplane Pilot Leo “Lip” Lipnicki 1058 E. 79th St. Band, Orchestra, Treas. National Honor, Gym Leaders, Football, Gymnastics, H. R. Pres., Latin Club College Football Coach june ’40 exodus Jane “Red” Lipstreu 6807 Zoeter Ave. Whirlo Club Member of Roller Derby Troupe Audrey “Little” Lloyd 8126 Linwood Ave. Bedtime Story Teller Mary “Blondie” Lockhart 1950 E. 71st St. Chmn. Honor Study Hall, H. R. Sports, Blue and Gold, Laurean, Vice Pres. Athenaeum, Laurean, Commence. Script Comm. Sr. Booklet, Class Poet National Honor Surgical T urse Joseph “Joe” Lombardo 7519 Wade Park Commander of Sentinels, Ticket Agent Sponsor of Boys’ Social Clubs George Long 2102 St. Clair Ave. Pres. Math Club, Latin Club, Recording Machinist, St. Council National Honor Discoverer of Sleeping Sic ness Cure Joseph “Joe” Lutkus 1181 E. 82nd St. Gym Leader, Glee Club Coach of Marietta Mudhens James “Pep” Lyons 1431 E. 32nd St. Chemistry Club Mortician Bernice “Bunny” MacDonald 1179 E. 84th St. President Walter Camp Sr. Friendship, Blue and Gold Staff Antique Collector Evelyn Macerol 6218 Glass Ave. Mud'Pac Expert Alice Helen “Al” Macey 1148 E. 79th St. Dairy Owner Merle Mahan 1795 E. 90th St. School Bank, National Honor Owner of a Loan Ban Mary Loyce Mainwaring 1894 E. 82nd St. Jr., Sr. French Club, Math Club, Student Tutoring, Laurean, Athenaeum, Chemistry Club, National Honor, Homeroom Sports, Sr. Mixer Committee Orphan Asylum Superintendent Frank “Goggy” Mallama 7024 Wade Park Ave. Choral Club, Camera Club Diesel Engineer Herman “Herm” Mainer 11423 Ashbury Ave. Football, Basketball, Baseball Cleveland Indian Pitcher exodus june ’40 Tom “Irish” Maloney 1763 E. 87th St. Apparatus Team, Hall Guard Labor Union President Mary Kiki” Manning 1 47 5' Crawford Rd. Homeroom Sports Policewoman Virginia “Ginger” Mannino 1365 E. 82nd St. Girls' Gym Leader, Sr. Review, Jr. Friendship, Whirlo Society Editor Michael “Mickey” Manol 1271 E. 61st St. 10th grade football, St. Council, Mixer Comm., Booklet Comm. American Sightseer Nadene “Deanie” Markle 1811 E. 86th St. Commercial Club, Jr. Friendship Housewife Marian “Mickey” McConnell 2144 Stearns Rd. Spanish Club, Riding Club Scat Singer Mary “Mickermack” McCormack 1641 E. 73rd St. Jr., Sr. French, Jr., Sr. Friendship, Sr. Revue Radio Comedian's Stooge Francis Vincent “Bud” McDonough 862 E. 75th St. National Honor, Lincoln Club, St. Council, Inter-School Con. Rep. Hall Guard Second Louis Pasteur Robert “Mac” McFadden 1421 E. 92nd St. Football, Hockey, Reserve Basketball, H. R. Sports, Lincoln Club, Hall Guard, Student Council, 12B Vice-Pres. Cuyahoga County Treas. Coletta Ann McGuire 1385 E. 88th St. Senior Friendship Ca e Decorator in Bal{eshop Esther Caroline McGurer 1671 E. 117th St. Student Tutoring Librarian, Open-Air Library Mary Clare “Mac” McKenney 7706 Dix Court Jr., Sr. Friendship, Hall Guard, Sr. Revue, Boosters Club A Doting Housewife Helen “Mel” Melby 1353 E. 114th St. Laurean, Sec. German Club, Vice-Pres. Athenaeum, National Honor, Student Tutoring, Hall Guard Milliner Vera Jane “Cookie” Mervar 7801 Wade Park Mixed Ensemble, Choral Club, Voice Culture, Intra-Mural Rep. Dry Cleaning Establishment Owner june MO exodus Mary “Mezz” Mezzopera 1390 E. 49th St. Banana Plantation Owner Eleanor “Andy” Murphy 1155 Ansel Rd. Pres. H. R., Jr., Sr. Friendship, H. R. Sports, Walter Camp, Boosters, Hall Guard, Sr. Booklet Badminton Champion Elsie “Al” Mlachak 4212 St. Clair Ave. Home Economics Club Culinary Expert Extraordinary Loretta “Lolly” Morris 1454 E. 88th St. Pres. H. R. Bachelor Girl Alice Morrissey 1939 E. 85th St. Ffurse Ernest “Ernie” Myslenski 8309 Sowinski Ave. Pres. Honor St. Hall, Treas. Lincoln Club, Football, Hall Gu rd Cleveland Rams BacJ{field Star Ben “Jabber” Neuman 1 1 307 Orville Ave. Capt. Football ’39, All-Scholastic Football ’39, “HEY” Center for Green Bay Packers Mortimer “Doc” Newport 1472 E. 116th St. Sr. Revue Hotel Cler Robert “Wacky” Moser 1424 E. 90th St. Band, Marching Band, Radio, Whirlo, Dramatics, St. Council, Hall Guard, Boosters, Sr. Revue, Annual Play Exponent of Popular Music Theodore “Ted” Niewiadomy 7919 Korman Ave. Chmn. Nominating Comm., Mixer Comm., Blue and Gold, German Club, Chem. Club, Hall Guard, Operator Record Mch. History Teacher Jack Moston 1452 E. 86th St. Track Chemical Research Worker Louise “Weezer” Norris 1570 E. 93rd St. Pres. H. R. Champion Figure S ater Nancy “Nan” Mozart 1264 E. 81st St. Beautician Justina “Lil” Novak 1381 E. 47th St. Blue and Gold Private Ffurse exodus june ’40 Ray Nowak 5810 Dibble Ave. Wrestler Stella “BufTy” Nowakowski 8010 Sowinski Ave. Mountain Climber Tom “Cloudy” Oblak 976 E. 69th PI. Band, Orchestra, Movie Helper Swing Band Leader Mary June “Okie” O’Connor 1879 E. 87th St. Choral Club, Music Appreciation, Sweet “10 Singers, Quartet, Sr. Revue, WHK Radio Workshop National Honor Opera Star Tom “Wah-Wah” O’Connor 1693 E: 82nd St. “Hi'Y Boosters Fertilizer Salesman Daniel “Irish” O’Donnell 1652 E. 118th St. Pres. Riding Club, Football, “Hi Y, Pres. H. R., Ed. H. R. Paper, Hall Guard Psychiatrist Anne “Baby Dumpling” Okulovich 1062 E. 68th St. Housewife William “Red” O’Neill 8406 St. Clair Ave. Track Civil Service Worker Paul “Swede” Ostrom 8616 Birchdale Ave. Choral Club, Glee Club, Stage Crew V e ter inary Helen “Ozzie” Ozekoski 7706 Rawlings Ave. Vice-Pres. Gym Leaders, H. R. Sports, Walter Camp, Jr. Friendship Badminton Champion Anne “Paddy” Padegimas 7 501 Melrose Ave. Sr. Friendship, H. R. Sports Ten'Cent Store Cler Kathryn “Whiz” Pagliaro 1539 East Blvd. Hall Guard, H. R. Paper, Jr., Sr. French Club, ViceTres. Sr. Friendship, Art Club Income Tax Collector Walter “Junior” Paplow 1248 E. 84th St. Concert Band, Marching Band, Latin Club, Tennis, Hall Guard, Sr. Revue, Treas. Latin Club, Latin Play Corporation Lawyer Julius “J. P.” Paris 11426 Tuscora Ave. St. Athletics Mgr., Sports Ed., Blue and Gold, National Honor, Lincoln Club, School Spelling Champion, Class Prophet, Class Treas., Commencement Script, Hall Guard Chemical Engineer june ’40 exodus Ann Louise “Pat” Patriskis 7 T14 Decker Ave. Office Assistant, H. R. Sports Model for Toothpaste Ads L. Morris “Pat” Patterson 7414 Lawnview Ave. Sentinels, Band, Blue and Gold Orange Grove Owner Joe “Fenske” Peluso 1160? Mayfield Rd. Congressman Ruth Penshock 6709 Wade Park Ave. Jr. Friendship, Boosters, Jr. French Club Composer Roger “Percy” Perkins 4209 Euclid “Hi'Y,” Stage Crew, Dramatics, Vice'Pres. Latin Club, Chem. Club, Walter Camp, H. R. Sports, Hall Guard, Sr. Revue National Honor Another Don Juan Gemma “Gems” Petercupo 1946 E. 121st St. Hall Guard, Home Ec. Club Airplane Stewardess Mary “Phil” Phillips 1201 E. 60th St. Home Economics Club Calisthenics Radio Program Director Albert “Al” Pi erce 6400 Lexington Ave. Whirlo Six'Day Bicycle Racer Jeanne Pierson ?714 Linwood Ave. German and French Clubs, Sr. Friendship, Math. Club, Laurean, Athenaeum, St. Council Bowling Champion Irene “Pitte” Pitkiewitz 8404 Medina Ave. H. R. Sports Drum Majorette Joe “Slug” Pitrone 1340 E. 115th St. Cartoonist Marion “Junie” Pizzi 1446 E. 86th St. Movie Ma eup Artist Edward “Ed” Platt 1431 E. 59th St. Concert Band, Marching Band, Boosters, Metallurgical Engineer Henry “Hank” Podgurski 8303 Kosciuszko Ave. Auctioneer exodus june ’40 Ted “Punchy” Pogroszewski 1184 E. 85th St. Radio Maintenance Man Carl “Lucky” Port 8709 Superior Ave. Hall Guard, H. R. Sports Eskimo Pie Salesman at the J orth Pole Charles Poulin 1473 E. 112th St. Treas. Sentinel A Big Butter-and'Egg Man Leona “Lee” Pugliese 1683 E. 70th St. H. R. Sec. and Treas., Science Dept. Sec., Office Asst., Senior Booklet Typist Social Worker Mary “Toots” Pyle 1558 Crawford Rd. Department Store Clerl{ Cora “Corks” Rambaldo 12302 Mayfield Rd. Jr. Friendship, Girls Leaders, Laurean, Athenaeum, Hall Guard, Student Council, Capt. H. R. Basketball, Capt. Volleyball, Capt. Baseball Parachute Jumper Angela “An-gee” Regalbuto 2105 Random Rd. Jr. Friendship, H. R. Sports Movie Star Eleanor “Baby” Reynolds 1306 E. 120th St. Boosters, Hall Guard, Choral Club, Melrosa, Whirlo, Jr., Sr. Friendship Restaurant Hostess Ann “Penny” Richardson 1926 E. 86th St. Laurean, Athenaeum, Sr. Friendship, Jr., Sr. French, Sec. H. R., Dramatics, Annual Play, Choral Club, Sr. Revue Successor to Ethel Barrymore Donald “Don” Rife 1919 E. 82nd St. Movie Usher Lillian “Snow White” Rijavec 6836 Bayliss Ave. National Honor, Sr. Friendship, H. R. Treas., St. Council, H. R. Paper, Office Assistant Hard'Wor ing Stenographer Albert “Al” Ristau 1246 E. 82nd St. Sailor on a Banana Steamer Erwin “Ritt” Rittberger 1785 E. 32nd St. Baseball Team Dramatics Teacher Raymond “Ray” Rossman 1212 E. 74th St. Movie Operator, Football Mgr., Track Team, German Club, Lincoln Club, Walter Camp Big Coo ie Mogul june ’40 exodus Agnes “Ronnie” Rowell 7706 Linwood Ave. Sr. French Club, Student Tutoring Wight Club Entertainer James “Jimmy” Rudy 11707 Hazeldell Rd. Student Council, Whirlo, Choral Club Refrigerator Salesman in Dar est Africa Frank “Hank” Ruggeri 2192 Arey Rd. H. R. Sports, Track, Hall Guard Italian Cheese Importer Betty “Jake” Russell 7719 Decker Ave. South Sea Missionary Wanda “Lefty” Russell 1396 E. 49th St. Student Council, H. R. Club Dress Designer Charles “Burpy” Russon 1386 E. 91st St. Band, Orchestra, Chem. Club, Sentinels, Hall Guard, Lincoln Club, “HEY”, H. R. Sports Paper Box and Doily Magnate Bernice “Barry” Runkle 881 E. 73rd St. Office Assistant, Jr. Friendship, ViceTres. of H. R., Sr. Revue Office Manager Josephine “Jo” Rupar 1253 E. 59th St. Pres. Home Economics Club, Melrosa, Choral Club, Choral Speaking Good Home Ma er Mary “Mazie” Ruple 1945 E. 93rd St. Riding Club, Sr. Friendship, Sr. French Outstanding Race Horse Owner Mary “Chubby” Russ 7203 Myron Ave. Commercial Club, Whirlo Cashier in Candy Store' Albert “Al” Saks 1440 E. 108th St. Hall Guard Rubber Balloon Salesman James “Jerry” Savage 1559 E. 85th St. Concert Band, Orchestra, St. Council, Marching Band, Pres. Music Apprec. Club, Latin Play, Sr. Revue, Tennis, H. R. Paper, Melrosa and Glee Club Accomp. XVorld'Famous Concert Pianist Rita “Reet” Sawyer 484 E. 110th St. Jr. Friendship, Walter Camp, Commercial Club Efficient Kitchen Mechanic Robert “Scarne” Scarnecchia 1921 E. 85th St. Chairman Sr. Revue, Dramatics, Annual Play, Assemblies, Rallies Radio Program Master of Ceremonies exodus june ’40 Natalina “Scottie” Scata 1927 E. 126th St. Spanish Club, Athenaeum, Chem. Club, Math Club, Study Hall Assistant Secretary to Foreign Ambassador Ray “Sharpy” Schaab 1316 E. 80th St. Blue and Gold Staff Race Trac Owner Eva “Eve” Scheer 1542 E. 47th St. Treas. Athenaeum, Sec. Laurean, Sec. German Club, Vice-Pres. National Honor, St. Tutor, Study Hall Chmn. Quiet, Unassuming Housewife Ruth “Blondie” Schott 1387 E. 90th St. Sr. Friendship Club First-rate Cosmetician Robert “Bob” Schultheis 1811 E. 3 3rd St. Choral Club, Glee Club, Choral Speaking, Hall Guard, Nominating Comm. Army Plane Mechanic Lawrence “Larry” Schumacher 1 526 E. 70th St. ' Bank, Office Asst., H. R. Sports President of Standard Oil Bernard Schwartz 1516 E. 85th St. Hall Guard, Track Swapshop Owner Lucy “Lu” Sciullo 1459 E. 120th St. Jr. Friendship, Alt. St. Council, Repr. to Electrical League Private Secretary Robert “Smiles” Searles 942 Wheelock Rd. Basketball, Hall Guard, Sr. Revue, Movies, School Radio Program Drug Store Cowboy Robert “Gallagher” Sheehan 8006 Hough Ave. Outstanding Ffeurologist Helen “Daisy Mae” Sheran 1122 E. 80th St. Tearoom 'Waitress Edward “Sid” Sidley 1312 E. 92nd St. Service Station Owner James “Jimmy” Semmens 8415 Brookline Ave. Airplane Designer Clara “Kay” Serwatka 8216 Sowinski Ave. Latin Club, Laurean, Athenaeum National Honor Boo eeper june ?40 Josephine “Josy” Simon 1877 E. 79th St. National Honor Mathematics Teacher Florence “Flossie” Slingo 1521 Crawford Rd. Home Ec. Club, Whirlo, Jr. Friendship, H. R. Pres. Radio Announcer Geraldine “Jerry” Smilac 8106 Decker Ave. Treas. Walter Camp, H. R. Sports, Boosters P. T. A. President Byrdie “Smitty” Smith 6001 Curtiss Ave. H. R. Basketball and Volleyball Interior Decorator Lilian “Lil” Smith 8615 Wade Park Laurean, Athenaeum, Boosters, Jr. Friendship, Chem. Club, Latin Club, H. R. Sports, Hall Guard National Honor Language Teacher Rachel “Smitty” Smith 1609 E. 85th St. H. R. Sports Stenographer Harvey “Springie” Springborn 7512 Aberdeen Ave. German Club Treas. and V.-Pres. Walter Camp, St. Tutoring, H. R. Sports, National Honor, St. Council, “Hi'Y Shortstop for 7 [ew Tor Tan ees William “Bill” Sterbentz 1142 Addison Rd. Mgr. of Bookery, Pres. Chem. Club, Track, Lincoln, Rifle Club, Radio Program National Honor Aeronautical Engineer Joseph “Joey” Sterle 1323 Russel Rd. Track, Cross-Country Foreign Correspondent William “Bill” Strainic 1386 E. 65th St. H. R. Sports Certified Public Accountant Josephine “Jo” Szymanski 7919 Crumb Ave. Athenaeum, National Honor, St. Council, Laurean, School Bookkeeper, H. R. Sports Office Manager Patricia “Pat” Taylor 1721 E. 82nd St. Pres, and Sec. St. Council, Athenaeum, Vice-Pres. Laurean, German Club, Boosters, Debate Club, National Honor, Hall Guard, St. Tutoring, H. R. Sports, Inter'School Conf. Personnel Manager Nancy Tefft 1513 E. 49th St. Jr. Friendship, St. Hall Chairman, Home Economics Club Bachelor Girl Tom “Tessie” Tessmer 2425 Euclid Ave. Hall Guard, Wrestling Officer in the 7 avy exodus june ’40 Virginia “Ginny” Thomas 882 E. 76th St. Student Council, Lost and Found, Jr. Friendship, Boosters, Riding Club Housewife Alexander “Hot Toddy” Todd 10510 Superior Ave. Penny Arcade Owner Adele “Jabby” Tichulka 1423 E. 92nd St. Jr. Friendship, Pres. St. Friendship, Boosters, Hall Guard, H. R. Sports, Sec. 12A Class, Walter Camp, Tennis Club, Office Assistant, St. Council, Inter-Club Council Sec., Athenaeum Lunchroom Manager John “Johnny” Toth 1236 E. 61st St. Whirlo, Movies, National Graphic Arts Club Paper Hanger Marie “Trivy” Trivison 2154 Murray Hill Blue and Gold, Jr. Friendship, Commercial Club Newspaper Reporter Agnes “Aggie” Tusick 1262 E. 61st St. Pres. Tennis Club, Sec. Debate Club, Riding Club Laboratory Technician Mary Salmen 6908 Euclid Ave. Office Worker, Walter Camp Lecturer for W.C.T.U. Helen “Hel” Vahcic 6710 Bliss Ave. Dressmaker John Vamis 5715 Whittier Ave. National Honor United States Senator Mike “Wham” Vitullo 1404 E. 84th St. Walter Camp, “Hi-Y”, Sr. Revue, Commencement Script Comm., Ping-pong Team, St. Council, H. R. Sports, Co-Class Prophet, Hall Guard, Spanish Club, Boosters Pere mid!ly Popular Singer Patricia “Patty” Voorhees 2066 E. 107th St. Pres. Jr. French Club, Choral Club Music Arranger Anastasia “Liz” Vorvolakis 1532 E. 36th St. Linguist Einar “Slim” Waage 10104 Hough Ave. French Professor George “Andy Hardy” Ward 5811 Whittier Ave. Football, Lincoln Club, Choral Club Theater Manager june MO exodus Chester “Chet” Wardzinski 1234 E. 86th St. Blue and Gold Agent Stratosphere Pilot Elizabeth “Libby” Weber 1548 E. 32nd St. German Club, Jr. Friendship, St. Tutor Fashion Writer Marjorie “Wentzie” Wentz 1677 E. 85th St. ViceTres. St. Council, Jr. Friendship, Walter Camp, Boosters, Bowling Club, Chairman 12B Mixer Accountant Helen “White” White 11004 Ashbury Ave. Walter Camp, Jr. Friendship, Boosters Prizefighter’s Manager Glenn “Duke” Widdows 2061 E. 77th St. Hall Guard, H. R. Sports Microbe Hunter Mary “Brick Top” Willis 9101 Blaine Ave. H. R. Sports Delicatessen Owner Patricia “Pat” Wilson 1328 E. 86th St. Girls League, H. R. Sports, Jr., Sr. French, Laurean, Treas. of Athenaeum, Sec. National Honor, St. Council, Sr. Booklet Ch., Honor St. Hall Com. A Novelist LeRoy “Butz” Winter 1449 E. 88th St. Hotel Coo Ellen Wiseman 1467 E. 118th St. Sr. Booklet, Managing Ed. Blue and Gold, St. Council, Girls League, Pres. Dramatics Club, Nat’l Honor, Spanish Club, Fencing Club, Chem. Club, Hall Guard Newspaper City Editor Betty Jane Witt 8200 Korman Ave. Athenaeum, Chem. Club, Sr. French Lion Tamer Betty Wolf 1109 E. 77th St. Commercial Artist George Woods Clarendon Hotel Pres. Glee Club, Choral Club, Quartet, Ensemble Television Expert Theodore “Ted” Yarnold Hall Guard, Glee Club Minister Beatrice “Dimples” Yochus 631 E. 123rd St. Booster, Choral Club, Jr. Friendship Architect exodus june ’40 Bob “Jiggs” Zaratzian 11504 Moulton Ave. Printshop Superintendent, Hall Guard Traveling Draftsman Jayne Zaratzian 11504 Moulton Ave. Boosters, Student Council Private' Secretary Albert “Al” Zimmerman 93 3 Ansel Rd. PreS. H. R., Student Council, Choral Club, Hall Guard Soap Manufacturer Lydia Zittlau 1893 E. 69th St. Sculptress Margaret “Marge” Zupancic 1132 E. 72nd St. Laurean, Athenaeum, Whirlo, Comm. Club, Office Guard Waitress Nick “Clark” Lorenzo 2063 Murray Hill Rd. H. R. Sports Traffic Manager PRAYER By Mary Loc hart Oh, Man, The greatness that you seek Lies far beyond those mumbled words. Think you that your voice, Contemporary with a million other vanities, Is heard and recognized? The greatness that you seek to reach Transcends.all that, selfish wisher! Has no one told you? You Are prayer: Within yourself Lies the power to make all things Come true. june ’40 exodus East High Who’s Who How well do you now what your classmates do? Loo below and find your I. 1. President of the Athenaeum society is (1) Marjorie Wentz, (2) Lottie Boss, (3) Helen Melby, (4) Mary Andrews. 2. Photographer for the Blue and Gold and the year book is (1) Lawrence Doyle, (2) Paul Lande, (3) Ray Clasen, (4) Ted Niewiadomy. 3. School bookkeeper is (1) Ruth Arnold, (2) Ruby Hing, (3) Ora Lee Collins, (4) Josephine Szymanski. 4. Bank tellers are (1) Lawrence Schumacher, (2) George Enright, (3) Stanley Gadzinski, (4) Merle Mahan. 5. President of Senior Friendship Club is (1) Adele Tichulka, (2) Mary Clare McKenney, (3) Bernice MacDonald, (4) Virginia Gest. 6. Hall guard commander is (1) Ray Guth, (2) Walter Furpahs, (3) Nick Lorenzo, (4) Joe Lombardo. 7. Popular professional dancer is (1) Edna Mae Banks, (2) Betty Lou Lebby, (3) Maura Asbeck, (4) Constance Abney. 8. School’s AT pianist is (1) James Savage, (2) Bob Hartman, (3) Charles Russon, (4) Morris Patterson. 9. Vice-president of the Girls’ Leaders Club is (1) Betty Diehl, (2) Helen Ozekoski, (3) Betty Klinger, (4) Virginia Mannino. 10. Chemistry assistants are (1) William Antall, (2) George Ward, (3) Erwin Rittberger, (4) William Sterbentz. 11. Secretary of the class in the 12B was (1) Delores Gibson, (2) Eva Scheer, (3) Lois LaGanke, (4) Mary Cence. 12. Managing editor of the Blue and Gold is (1) Mildred Kuchta, (2) Marie Trivison, (3) Ellen Wiseman, (4) Rosemary Cassesa. 13. Secretary of the Graphic Arts Club is (1) Bill Hartford, (2) Ray Armour, (3) Nunzio Calvo, (4) John Toth. 14. Chairman of the 12A mixer was (1) Beatrice Yochus, (2) Justina Novak, (3) Mary Forte, (4) Cara Hamilton. 15. The head baseball manager is (1) John Hopler, (2) Walter Paplow, (3) Don Dailey, (4) Joe Babson. ANSWERS: 1, 3 4, all 7,2 10, 1 4 13,3 2,2 5, 1 8,1 11, 1 14, 3 3, 4 6,4 9,2 12, 3 15,4 exodus june ’40 .Or j u n e ’40 exodus exodus june ’40 NEUMAN Ben Neuman, labeled the “bear on de' fense” by his team mates and the “little man who wasn’t there” by opposing blockers, was the sparkplug of the East High line in 1939. As center, he had the job of backing up the line, and he carried out his assignment well as he cracked up play after play that got be' yond the first line of defense. For this, Ben Neuman was named AlbScholastic second team center by the coaches of the Senate teams. The crowning feature of Ben’s career came at the end of the 1940 season when he was elected honorary captain by his team mates. In his senior year, Ben went out for baseball and started the 1940 season at third base. He also played basketball for a short while. FOOTBALL Ben Neuman Victor Drobnic Bob McFadden Leo Lipnicki Ernest Myslenski BASEBALL Victor Drobnic Erwin Rittberger HOCKEY Bob McFadden Ralph Hollinger William Antall Charles Egan BITONTI In the fall of 1937 when Coach Fleish' man called for basketball candidates, there appeared a lithe, dark'skinned soph' omore. This fellow had few hopes, but plenty of ability, and before the season was over he had won a starting berth on the East High basketball team. Thus started the high school career of Sam Bitonti, a career which carried him over a period of three years of brilliant sparkling floorwork, sharp'shooting and defensive tactics. In nearly every game it was his special duty to take the oppos' ing team's high scorer and restrict his scoring activities for the evening. How- ever, in his last year Sam became a stai for the offense and led the team in total scoring for the season. Besides engaging in basketball. Sam also played first base for the Bomber’s baseball team, but it was his work in basketball that made him outstanding. j u n e ’40 exodus DROBNIC The most versatile athlete of the class of 1940 was, without a doubt, Victor Drobnic. His field of endeavor included football, baseball, and track. As a football player, Vic was East High’s leading ground gainer in 1939, besides being one of the most-feared run- ners in the Eastern Senate league. His fine passing also helped East High to win several games that season. However, Vic’s first love was baseball; for three years he was the regular center fielder. His amazing speed, coupled with his ability to judge fly balls well, enabled him to cover the outfield like a blanket, and his knack of getting base hits quite often earned him the third position in the batting lineup. In between football and baseball sea- sons Vic ran on the indoor 880 relay team. BASKETBALL Sam Bitonti TRACK Joe Sterle Walter Furpahs Ed Kramer Walter Kostreba TENNIS Schofield Coryell Alex Todd CROSS COUNTRY Walter Furpahs Joe Sterle Jack Moston Paul Hunter FURPAHS One of the best distance men in Greater Cleveland in the year 1940. That is what best describes Walter Furpahs, a stellar miler and half miler. Walter did not go out for track in the tenth grade because he was working, but he reported for practice in his junior year, and in a short time he was a can- didate for a starting position on the East high track team. In the eleventh grade Walter ran on relay teams at Mansfield and at the dis- trict meet, but it wasn’t until the Arena meet that following year that he won any individual honors. His team mates are still grateful for the great mile he ran at the Mansfield Relays of 1940. He came from behind to win victory and wrist watches for the medley relay team. In addition to his regular track work, Walter ran on the cross-country team. exodus june ’40 Popularity Poll You voted for the ones you wanted— How, forevermore be haunted! Ralph Hollinger.... Tom Oblak.......... Bob Scarnecchia.... Tom Maloney........ Bob Brady.......... Alex Todd.......... Bill Gibbons....... Julius Paris.... Bob Searles........ Leo DeGrandis....... Dave Hope.......... Sheldon Baum....... Vincent McDonough. Leo Lipnicki....... Bob Grubaugh....... Ben Neuman......... Chuck Egan......... Marvin Hoffman..... Julius Paris.... Bob Scarnecchia.... Dan O’Donnell...... Vic Drobnic........ Mortimer Newport... A1 Fumich.......... Walter Kersten..... .....Best Looking...... - .Most Musical...... .....Dramatists........ .....Class Bluffers.... _________Kic ers_______ .....Cut Ups........... .....Most Artistic..... ........ Busiest....... — ... Laziest....... _____Best Hatured...... ........Wittiest....... .....Crapehangers...... .....Hardest to Rattle. .....Most Versatile.... ________Talffers....... .........Slowest....... ........Dreamiest...... .....Bookworms......... Most Likely to Succeed. ........Cleverest...... .....Best Dressed...... .....Best Athletes..... ........Funniest....... .....Most Popular...... .....Most Bashful...... .....Marge Edmonson .Mary June O’Connor .....Ann Richardson .........Lois Cohen .....Mary Chormann .....Beverly DeOviatt .....Dorothy Blasher ..........Pat Wilson ..........Ruth Blair .....Gertrude Glowacki .....Betty Jane Witt .....Eugenia Clemens .....Josephine Simon ........Alice Cotton .....Sylia Bardelmeier .....Catherine Pagliaro .....Mary Lockhart ..Anastasia Vorvolakis ..........Anne Lait ..........Anne Lait ..........Pat Taylor .....Lucy Domzalski ..........Ruth Blair ..........Pat Taylor .....Mary Manning Last Will and Testament Be it known to all men present, these covenants are the last will and testament of the class of June, 1940, who individually, jointly, and severally do hereby bequeath their most highly prized possessions to the individuals noted below. Be it observed that any attempts to modify or nullify any of the pertinent provisos will render null and void those appendages relating to the party bringing suit. Sec. 1. Bill Strainic leaves his curly hair to James Aprile. Sec. 2. Perle Kellar does bequeath her pull with teachers to Elaine Evans. Sec. 3. Eleanor Murphy does, of her own volition, will her high socks to Jane Jenkins. Sec. 4. Bill Grubb hereby donates his corny jokes to Bill Dogan. Sec. 5. Cora Rambaldo does present her athletic ability to Mary Regalbuto. Sec. 6. Marian Kuhar leaves, legally and willfully, her beautiful voice to Elaine Radtkin. Sec. 7. Homer D. Rankin (graduating faculty member) bequeathes his brightly colored socks to T. L. Kinschner. Sec. 8. Vic Drobnic leaves the presidency of the 12A class to Art Thomas. Sec. 9. Roger Perkins wills his way with the ladies to Frank Sprankle. Sec. 10. Mike Vitullo presents his rhythm to Don Rickard. Sec. 11. John Brugeman donates his dancing expertness to Paul Sutter. Signed and witnessed this twelfth day of June, the one thousand nine hundred and fortieth year of our Lord, by the graduating class of June, 1940.