Fordson High School - Fleur de Lis Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1953 volume:

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We've waited a long time for this yearbook, and now the day has finally come. Just as Stevie's father is pacing the floor here, we have paced E 201 night after night, piecing together the feature: which are listed in the table of contents... the prescription for the 1953 Fleur de Lis. 4 WE INTRODUCE STEVIE, CLASS OF 1970 This is Stevie. He's just a little tot, but someday he'll graduate with the class of 1970. He doesn't know much about what's going on in Fordson now. In fact, when we were taking our first legal drink from the Senior Fountain, his daddy was passing out cigars. There's no doubt that times will change before his diapers are traded in on a blue cap and gown, but maybe we older folks can give him a peek at this merry-go-round we call Fordson. Of course, Stevie may drive a rocket rod to school, spend summer vacations on Mars, and belong to the Inter- planetary Hi-V, but much of his life yill be similar to ours. The congestion in main hall, the noise during lunch hours, the way the radiators work only when the windows are open— these things may have gone when Fordson is 50 years old, instead of a mere 30. But the wonderful spirit of these days will live even after Stevie graduates . . .Within these next pages Stevie will find some of the highlights of our last year here. Our Building and Campus 5 A Massive Structure Another part of the administration build- ing, the loading dock, brings in much equipment used by the students; such as, all the books and furniture. This part of the building also houses the school buses for Dearborn schools. The greenhouse and lovely garden pro- vide a popular setting for all those In- terested in the various fields of horticulture. The dear old tower itself, as it stands proudly erect, symbolizes everything good for all Fordson students. Few are the gra- duates who have not shed a tear upon leaving it. In the ever-popular stadium, the athletes give out all they have for old Fordson. It is a setting where students must keep Fordson's good name by reflecting good sportsmanship in aiming for unity among all high schools. Houses Us The nucleus of all School Board ac- tivity in Dearborn exists here in the administration building, where the Su- perintendent of Schools has his office and ail school affairs take shape. A $50 ,000 project, the ultra-modern bandroom provides a home for the musical ly- inclined students and Fordson's rapidly growing band and orchestra. It is furnished with all n lodern facilities. As important as the old tower itself, the industrial section takes on ail varieties of activities, readying young men for all walks of life with industrial aspects. With a strong touch of English accent, the entrance to the auditorium excels in importance, where many of the school ac- tivities occur. It is used for city affairs, also. Our First Glimpses Looking a bit unorganized, the brand new lOBs gather for their dance in the gymnasium. No doubt many of them are thinking of the three years ahead of them and the old adage: great seniors from little sophmores grow . Ho, hum, Stevie 1 You weren't f much aware of quite anything as the } nurse handed you to your new mother for the very first time, and you didn't know whether to cry or go back to sleep. And so, Fordson played the role of a new mother when we entered as lOBs and caught our first glimpses of ( the teachers who would guide us for the next three years. Fordson seemed as big to us as the world probably seemed to you when you first opened your eyes. rtyr, And Our Last And so come our last mo- ments of belonging to Fordson's family. Our diplomas and the outside world await us and what we have to offer. Seniors find they need a little help with those new caps and gowns. Joe DeFranco lends a hand to Arnie Dreher, while Don Traskos gets a bit of aid from Glen Perkins. We’re Typical Teenagers With Vocalizing was all the rage those days you spent in the hospital fish bowl they call the nursery. Just as following the crowd was important to you during then, following the fads will be important in Fordson. Man, we were really crazy some of the time. . . 1 The Usual Fads and Fancies Barbara Sussex and Judy Henry seem to prefer their blouses and skirts to Mr. Charles Lehman's new lab apron. ... but honey, we had swimming practice and. . . Don Bender quickly looks up another number, while Wyman Jacobs tries his telephone tactics. Those varsity sweater and sport shirt get-ups will see them through any situation. Ted Kukawka and Gerry Lachowicz can't get together on a number from Ted's ad- dress book, they do agree that pegged slacks and cashmere sweaters are the thing to wear. ... so I sez to him, if you think. . . Delima May listens raptly to Delma McGrath's tale of woe, clad as she is, in casual jeans and dad's shirt. 11 We Choose Our Court Though the national election caused us some concern, our thoughts were centered around the balloting for Homecoming Queen for the game and dance on Nov- vember 2. Petite 12A, Gail Morrow, was chosen from among five contestants in the senior class. Her court consisted of Shirley Martin,blonde blue-eyed 1 IB,and Rosalie Bommarito,a little brunette 1 OB, who were chosen to reign with Gail over the fes- tivities. The team gave its best. Although we didn't win, the dance was one of the nicest events of the semester. 12 For Homecoming Festivities Gail Morrow, homecoming queen, makes a grand entrance at the dance with her escort. 'Cho Cho' Farrah, football co-captain, crowns Queen Gail. Eleventh grade attendant, Shirley Martin, looks on. Our Feet Ache We Dance Till One of the gals tends to a tired tootsie, while the other couples take it easy sitting this one out. Barbara Parrish looks a bit confused as she ponders which invitation to dance she should accept. Both Jim Crafts and Larry Hunt seem determined. It was rather close dancing for the opening dance of the semester. The object was to get acquainted, and, from the looks of things, they did. And Eat Till Our Tummies Ache Expecting a discount for quantity, David Jackson hands out the silver for on arm load of cow juice. After putting in their time, cashiers Carol Nelson and Eileen Berry wait for a frosty malted. Lunches consumed, stu- dents hurriedly get their homework for afternoon classes out of the way. Four Fine People MR. DORMAN ARDIS PRINCIPAL The nerve center of the operation known as Fordson is in group of rooms which make up the office. There three principals and a battery of secretaries supply a good share of the buzz in this buzzing community. Top man among the 2000 students and teachers is Mr. Dorman Ardis, principal. As the chief executive in the building, he is the one most responsible for seeing that Fordson remains first-rate on all counts. Mr. Ardis is a firm believer in the capabilitiesof the students and teachers in his charge. Thus, he encourages them to develop new ideas for the improvement of the school and to assume responsibility for the many activities that make Fordson such an interesting place. His motto appears to be: Fordson is already a superior school. Now how can we together make it better? On the distaff side of the administration is Miss Elizabeth Bice, assistant principal. It is she who takes the seven-period day and arranges the schedules of students and teachers so that everyone is in the right place at the right time and with a minimum of confusion. In every smooth organization, there is one person who goes quietly about being the rock of Gibralter . Miss Bice is that person in Fordson. The second assistant principalship has been shared by two people this year. In this position, which calls for assisting student activities, both Mr. John Romanow and Mr. Henry Lewis have served. Mr. Romanow the first semester and Mr. Lewis the second have capably coordi- nated the clubs, dances, assemblies, and noon movies which add so much joy to Fordson life. In addition, both men have been an inspiring port in the storms which frequently accompany the transition from childhood to adulthood. By their sincere encouragement of good citizenship among all students, they have shown that only a good life makes a happy life. Fordson is too big a place for each principal to be personally acquainted with each student, but respected leadership and friendly assistance on one side have re- sulted in a pleasant place for the students' work and play. 16 Head Our School Mr. Henry Lewis Assistant Principal Mr. John Romanow Assistant Principal Miss Elizabeth Bice Assistant Principal After Nine Months of Toil, Miss Anne White Adviser Elaine Field Copy Don Pond Junior Associate Beatrice Gajewski Junior Associate Janet Dubois Senior Associate Gerry Kurdsiel Business Manoger John Fleming Art Delphine Alaniva January Shirley Schultz January 1953 Fleur de Lis 18 Our Baby Is Born Margaret Shingler June Beverly Kinsman June Nancy Mitchell June Barbara Rydholm Publicity Pinky Higgins Publicity Gary Gates Football De Vere Kosko Girls' Sports Pat Szymczyk Underclassmen Walter Dwyer Underclassmen Leslie Piskitel Underclassmen Frances Locke Clubs Roberta Carothers Clubs Dolores Cesario Clubs Pat Fletcher Sports Beginning last September the Fleur de Lis staff(withMarilyn Schade in the lead, walked the floor for nine months before their great day came. The lives of the many editors were lived from one deadline to the next, and the pile of used flashbulbs would have delighted ony small child. Month by month the copy and pictures came flooding into E 201. Page by page the book went to the printer. It was well into the new year before the first proofs began to come in. From then on the staff members had a hard time keeping their blood pressure down until the day when they could get a sneak preview of t heir efforts, for all time in the white leather they had chosen. The staff has no way of know ing where their children will go after distribution, but they can only hope, as all proud parents do, that each “child will find a good home. Editorial Staff 19 FACULTY With awe. Father looks at his newborn son, wondering what the years ahead will hold for him. What kind of a boy will he be. What about his school years, his friends, his am- bitions, his hobbies; everything about him? With this same wonderment, our teachers look upon each new class, speculating about each student and trying to find a common interest that may lead to better understanding. In the pages that follow, you will find these men and women who have made it their life work to teach us that we may be ready to take on the responsibilities of citizens. 20 21 Always A Helping Hand COMMERCIAL Top Row: Elizabeth Claucherty, Elden Cross, Mrs. Norma Hall, Miss Clara Mae Beach, Jesse Cripps. Second Row: Sam Kopp, Miss Elsie Freitag, Albert May, Bernard Barnett, Mrs. Almerene Kaufman, Robert Evans. First Row: John Beauchamp, Kenneth Ripple, Mrs. Ethel Ivanoff, Mrs. Beatrice Simmons, Miss Marion Hunsicker, Wade Smith. Yepl He's your pop. But wait'll you meet your teachers. At first you'll wonder what makes 'em tick, but pretty soon you'll discover they're a swell bunch. (It may take a while for them to figure you out, too.) INDUSTRIAL Top Row: Henry Seekamp, Henry Lewis, Harvey Smith, Everett Hill, Ernest Venk, John Ringelspaugh, Matthew Dotson. Second Row: Lawrence Miller, Harold Cross, Chester Ackerman, Thaddeus Motley, Ken- drick Bills, Robert Peterson, William Van Dusen, Miss Betty Yoder. First Row: Walter Billiet, Leonard Stolfo, Paul Luoma, Mrs. Gladys Biestek, Norvel Fell, Sam Vasiu, Le Roy Charlick, Carl Brawl ey. SCIENCE Top Row: Rudolph Martinak, Donald Rader, Harvey Failor, Hans Fredeen. First Row: Stanley Smith, Joseph Katona, Charles Lehman, Russell Loesell. ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE Top Row: Miss Irma Cilley, Richard Hespen, Eugene Baker, William Macintosh, Miss Anne White. Second Row: Mrs. Mary Beauchamp, Mrs. Marion Fisher, Mrs. Margaret MacMillan, Warren Blackman, Miss Florence Schuster, Miss Ruth Richards. First Row: Miss Mona Niblett, Mrs. Bessie Stuart, Miss Dorothy Burrell, Miss Edna Stowell, Mrs. Hilda Eastwood, Mrs. Beatrice Simmons, Mrs. Nelle Driese. 23 Willing, Helpful, and Good Friends SOCIAL SCIENCE Top Row: Byron Brown, Robert Brazell, Matthew Zipple, Mike Savage. Second Row: Ray Parker, Albert May, Harold Hoffenbacher, James Lehman. First Row: William Watson, Donald Calkins, William Fowler, W. F. Davis. OFFICE STAFF H EALTH EDUCATION Top Row: Gus Stager, Garvase Jach, John Davis, Miss Alice Krug, James Vander Hull. First Row: Miss Betty Nelson, Mrs. Marion Mc- Kechnie, Miss Peggy 8ires,Mike Megregian. Top Row: Mrs. Ann Banciu, Mrs. Jean Flecker, Mrs. Betty Dobra. First Row: Mrs. Evelyn Navarre, Mrs. Marie Barbat, Mrs. Clairel White. This problem seldom arises for teachers, but we suspect they've walked the floor many a night correcting test papers. Or maybe that's when they think up questions for those extra-hard quizzes. CAFETERIA STAFF Top Row: Mrs. Margaret Peradi, Mrs. Ella Lincoln, Mrs. Eva Landgraf, Mrs. Vera Chnielewski, Mrs. Emma Letzin. First Row: Mrs. Mary Durnian, Mrs. Laura Rogers, manager; Mrs. Eleonora Townsend, Mrs. Viola Gilsbach. 25 GRADUATES Funny, but that contented look is just what you'll be wearing when the long drive is finally over. Except, of course, for that thumb in the mouth. Right now things are pretty com- fortable, but that last day of high school will open the door to new responsibilities that might wear a little hard on contentment. 26 The Outside Awaits Us Top Row: Conrad Gniewek, director, Jean Lawlor, director, Vic Ferracciolo, director. Carlo Polidori, vice-president. First Row: Virginia Foster, secretary, John Palumbo, president, Nellie Pipe, treasurer. Delphine L. Aloniva Betty Anderson Albert A.Aznavorian Carol Ann Bates Vito Bellissimo Fleur de Lis, January G.A.A., intraumural All-school plays; Choir; Latin club, editor; Usher club, head; Bowling club; Photography club; secretary; Concert president;Spanish Officials' club. Bowling club. ensemble,chairman. club. Marilyn M. Bennett Joseph Louis Benyi Choir; Bowling club; Band, council; Blue Chapter Dramatic club; Y-Teens. Swimming. Thomas J. Berry Phyllis Bird Ellen D. Bodnarchuk Junior class officer, Usher club; White secretary; Dramatic Chapter Y-Teens. club;All-school plays. 28 Dennis R. Bronner Victor D. Bulick Robert H. Burns Horry V. Cardillo Forest E. Cardinal Tower Tribune, All-school plays; Varsity club; mechanical staff. Dramatic club. Football;Glee club. Joseph Caurdy Carl Ray Cheek Betty Chiado Mary Ann J.Chiarenza Loarn L. Chilcote Varsity club; Football; Baseball; Football;Glee club. Blue Chapter Hi-Y. Lorna Leora Chilcote Annette Marie Cook Frank Criscenti Gay Dearing Richard N. Dearing Conservation club; G.A.A.;Blue Chapter Bowling c ub. Usher club- Y-Teens; Service Club. John DeGrazia Football director; G.A.A.; Service club. Elda Rita DeSantis Edith DeVuono Junior class officer. Joan F. Devyak Helene Dickey Choir; Glee club; Choir; Service club; Service club. Blue Chapter Y-Teens 29 Donald DiComo Robert Dietzler Joe O. DiFranco Patricia A. Donnelly Daniel Doyle All-school plays; Glee club; Service Camero club; Dra- club; Bowling, mafic club, treasurer. Arnold E. Dreher Martha Rose Duffy Varsity club; Tennis; Future Nurses club. Band. Nick Dujmovich Football; Varsity club. Shirley Duk Band; Orchestra. Gloria Duke Walter Dwyer Tower Tribune, sports editor; Fleur de Lis, underclassmen editor; Varsity club. Charles J. Dyer Football; Latin club; Modern Dance club. Charles Dysarz Delores L. Emmons Shirley Ewing G.A.A.;Bowling club; Glee club. Marion Fayz Victor Ferracciolo Harold Fisher Football; Senior class officer, director; Varisity club. Virginia M. Foster Jack Gallagher Senior class officer, secretary; Band, secretary; G.A.A. 30 Conrad J. Gniewek Jone Greaves Joan M. Grebeck Barbara Jean Gregely Beverly J. Goulet Senior class officer, Blue Chapter G.A.A.;Bowling club. Booster club; G.A.A; director;Band, vice- Y-Teens; club, president; Varsity club, club; Choir. John Grigg Theresa Helen Gurney George L. Hayes Betty Louise Heid Ray Heinrich Future Nurses club. G.A.A.;president; Blue Chapter, presi- dent; Cheerleader. Jack Hengtgen Marion E. Hlasny Richard Hodges Frank P. Holato Melvin Hopp Swimming Baseball Football;Basketball; Blue Chapter Hi-Y. 5 o p C9 ' 1 . 0 -“ A Leo Jaksa Robert A. Johnson Ronald H. Johnson Ronald June Richard Kachaturoff Basketball 31 Helen Kazaroff White Chapter Y -T eens, president ; Glee club; Booster club. Joseph B. Kazlusky Mary Jane Kish Football;Golf; Booster club. Varsity club. Frederick L. Knapp Norbert Kollin Mary Ellen Krejci Carol Doris Krey Karl H. Krug Glee club; Bowling club. Doris Lane Jean Ann Lawlor Junior classofficer, Senior class officer, director;G.A.A.; director; Blue Chapter Blue Chapter Y-Teens. Y-Teens, secretary; G.A.A. Olga Leshok James Lesperance Margaret Love Jack L. Lueking Robert C. Lukacs Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Service club;Camera club. Shirley J. Mardis Phyllis M. Marley Larry R. Massa Band, council; Orchestra. Robert J. McKirdle Carl R. McLaughlin Student Council- Football; Varsity club. 32 - NJ 0 V Elizabeth Ann Morodan Gail Ann Morrow Bowling club; Band; G.A.A.; Blue Booster club. Chapter V-Teens. Bennie Mersdorf Frances J. Misiuk Dean Monahan All-school play; Conservation club. Sam Moulding William Necker Football; Vorsity club;Blue Chapter Hi-Y. James A. Nolff Theodore James O'Dell Charles Owens Conservation club. John Palumbo Senior class officer, president;Football ; Varsity club, vice- president. Adam Patrick Jr. Conservation club; Bowling club. Thomas W. Patrick Jr. Judith Arlene Patton Robert Harlow Peden Conservation club; Science club. Swimming. Ralph M. Perez Glen Perkins Ronald M. Petroff Joseph Pfeifer Filippo Piccone Conservation club. Band, president; Orchestra. 33 Edna M. Picked Nellie Mae Piper Delores M. Pischel Margaret I. Piskitel Carlo P. Polidori Choir. Senior class officer. Photography club. Senior class officer, treasurer,-G.A.A.; secretary-treasurer; vice-presi dent; Foot- Modern Dance club, Service club;G.A.A. ball;Varsity club, secretary. Earl W. Powers Marvin Renko Renetta R. Renko Grant LeRoy Rice Elizabeth A. Robertson Football Art club; Glee club. Tower Tribune, Service club;Booster mechanical staff. club,vice-president; Camera club. Faye Sabaugh Virginia Sacco Mary Lou Samples John Sansalone Walter Schade Glee club; G.A.A. Art club;Glee club. Joseph A. Schneider Joan E. Schroeder Football .-Basketball. Service club, presi- dent; G.A.A.; Blue Chapter Y-Teens. Shirley A. Schulz Patricia L. Sikarski Ronald J. Sineni Blue Chapter, I.C.C. Camera club. Choir, representative; FI eur de Lis, Jan. editor. Service club. 34 Barbara A. Skalmowski Thomas M. Sovitch Robert J. Stevens Lillian T. Suszek Joyce A. Swapka Choir. Glee club; Booster Service club;G.A.A.; club. Blue Chapter Y-Teens. 1 Col man Taylor Adreeda Thompson Lorraine D. Tomassini Louise M. Toth Thora P. Trail G.A.A.; Service club;Choir; Booster club. Service club; Glee Bowling club. club; Usher club, vice-president. Donald M. Traskos Art Walblay Marilyn C. Waller Cecelia White Jeanette D. Williams Student Council; Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Choir; Spanish club. All-school play; Service club;G.A.A. secretary-treasurer; Camera Club. Concert, ensemble. Jackie Winters Richard N. Yackell Service Club, treasurer; Bl ue Chapter Y-Teens; Hall captain. Doris Yacup Patricia A. Yakimovicz Dorothy Zaparanuk Service club, vice- Glee club; Usher club, president; G .A.A.; Blue Chapter Y-Teens. 35 Last Days Are Parents and sisters are the first to look proudly at the diploma of Phil Piccone. Putting their caps and gowns away after the commencement excercises, Marilyn Bennett, Betty Lou Anderson and Forest Cardinal perform their last duties as Fordsonites. Finally getting her hands on that sign of achievement, Joan Devyak receives her diploma from Mrs. Alice Locklin. 36 Happiest....But Hectic Margaret Piskitel and Andreeda Tompson receive congratulations, as they pause to pick up their corsages. Graduates and underclassmen alike listen solemnly to The Halls of Ivy as sung by the graduating members of the choir. Class officers and their dates in the lead, the fellows and girls at the January “Senior Boll join in the grand march. 37 JUNE CLASS OFFICERS Top Row: John McIntyre, director; Marilyn Ritchie, director; Pat Domm, treasurer; Dave Antishin, director. First Row: Margaret Shingler, secretary; Jerry Lachowicz, president; Judy Haverty, vice-president. Barbara Ann Acker mann Leroy Alii Archie Allred Audrey Ammons John Thomas Anderson Art club, president; Bowling club Wallace C. Anderson Raymond Andrusiak David Antishin Rose Marie A'Ossey Barbara R. Apger Swimming; Senior Choir; Bowling club Class officer, director; Blue Chapter Hi-Y, vice-president Mohammed Ash Tower Tribune, mechanical staff Selma Attie Harlean Ayres John F. Baloh Joyce Battistone Band; Blue Chapter Baseball Y-Teens 38 Jan Baxter Raymond Beaudre Wanda Bemben Donnell Bender Logan Berger Choir Glee club; Bowling Swimming; Track; club; Booster club Blue Chapter Hi-Y Madelene Bernocco Virginia M. Bianco Robert J. Bierman William C. Black Ima Jane Boatwright Service club Baseball; Basketball; Swimming, captain; Orchestra; Blue Tower Chapter Hi-Y Blue Chapter Hi-Y, Chapter Y-Teens president; Junior Class officer, president Barbara A. Babola Mary V. Bommarito Alice Ann Boore Bill Born Raymond John Borowski Blue Chapter Y-Teens Blue Chapter Y-Teens Blue Chapter Y-Teens, Swimming; Camera secretary; Service club, president; club, treasurer; Booster Conservation club club, secretary Janet Kay Boyle Joyce L. Bowen Wilma Bricker Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Glee club Art club Science club; Future Nurses club Edith M. Brown Band; Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Future Nurses club Cynthia Lucille Bruce Future Nurses club, president; Band; Blue Chapter Y-Teens 39 Ronald C. Bruellisauer Vincent J. Bruno Barth Bucciarelli Marietta Bunnell Booster club; Science G. A. A., treasurer; club; Bowling club Officials' club; Bowling club Durette Bushamie Thomas A. Car I yon Swimming; Booster club Pat Carmody Manuel Castro Track; Booster club Russell Chiado Esther Evelyn Chide Ray S. Chmielewski Guy E. Christian Jr. Choir; Football; Blue Modern Dance club Chapter Hi-Y Ruth A. Cloutier Chester Coccia Sally Colaluca Bob G. Condra Booster club Student Council, treasurer; Blue Chapter Hi-Y; Varsity club Sherry Joan Burbank Mary Janet Champlin G. A. A., Glee club Christine Ciuk Future Nurses' club; Booster club Thomas M. Connors 40 Bob Corn Geraldine E. Cossick Carl J. Couture Marilyn Cox Jean Crebassa G. A. A., Service Camera club; Tower Cheerleader; Blue club. Blue Chapter Tribune, mechanical Chapter Y-Teens; Y-Teens staff G. A. A. Shirley Cruzen Robert A. Danowski Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Booster club Frank DeGrazia Tennis Eugene Delezynski Jacqueline Denaro G. A. A.; Blue Chapter Y-Teens Janet DenOtter Herman Deo Leonard J. Deroch Joseph F. Devyak Virginia DiPaola Choir; Organ; Future Math club Nurses club Gino E. Divetta Pat Domm George D.Donabedian Dan R. Doran G. A. A.; Usher club. Football secretary; Junior and Senior Class officer, treasurer Estella Dougher G. A. A., president; Bowling club; Of- ficials' club 41 riJL«r£ Irene Drabecki Orchestra; Band; Blue Chapter Y- Teens Janet Dubois Robert W. Dyer Tower Tribune, editor- Swimming; in-chief; Fleur de Lis, Conservation club; associate editor; Glee club Orchestra Herbert Erickson Terry Erway Lysic Farrah Shirley A. Feldman Shirley Fenger Football Bowling club; Usher G. A. A.; Bowling club, treasurer club, secretary Elaine F. Field Kenneth Fina Tower Tribune, editor- Band; Booster club, in-chief; Fleur de Lis, president; Modern copy editor; Choir Dance club Bill Finn Glee club Robert Fitchpatrick John E. Fleming Helen Fliger Fleur de Lis, art editor; Blue Chapter Y- All School Plays; Con- Teens; Choir servation club, treasurer Sue Fontaine Blue Chapter Y-Teens, president; Drama club, president; Junior Class officer, director Geraldine Fordell Pauline Fortuna Donna Jean Fritz Barbara R. Fueslein Doris L. Gaines Choir; Bowling club; Usher club Bowling club Blue Chapter Y-Teens 42 Elvie W. Gardner Shirley A. Gaston Gary Gates Frances J. Gazarek Edward George Conservation club Bowling; G. A. A. Tower Tribune, sports Choir; Bowling club; Choir; Conservation editor; All School Booster club. club Plays; Golf James Giglio Bernard Giovannone Barbara Goich Henry Greene Donald B. Greenleaf Varsity club,president; Bowling club. Basketball Blue Chapter Hi-Y; secretary Football Kathleen Grimes Audrey Grode Ronald Gustine William B. Guy Joe Haggard Blue Chapter Y- White Chapter Y- Teens Teens; Conservation club Donald J. Halleck Nancy Ariel Harcourt Norman James Harrison Virginia L. Harrison Don Haskins Majorette Swimming Glee club Swimming, Manager; Varsity club, secretary- treasurer; Photography club, treasurer 43 Joan Hosier Laura Mary Hill Michael laquaniello Tim Jenks Tower Tribune, mechanical staff; A.V.I. Operator Judith Haverty Joann Marie Hebets Senior Class officer. Art club, treasurer; vice president; White All-School Play Chapter Y-Teens, president; G. A. A. Johanna J. Hoover June Hopko G. A. A., secretary; G. A. A.; Bowling Service club; Officials club; Blue Chapter club Y-Teens Josephine laquinta Gail Ismond White Chapter Y- G. A. A.; Bowling Teens club; Modern Dance club Sheila Johnston Barbara Kachaturoff Student Council; Dramatic club; Art club William J. Height Weyona Lee Higgins Conservation club; Tower Tribune, news Baseball editor; Fleur de Us, publicity manager; Camera club, sec.-treas Mary M. Huchla Lawrence Hunt Future Nurses club; Golf; Blue Chapter Art club; Ushers club Hi-Y; Science club. treasurer Theresa Mary Italiano Andrew Jacovetti Usher club; Booster club Shirley A. Kaczorowski Greg Kar Service club; Officials Golf, A.V.I. club; G. A. A., Operator Intramural Head 44 Joan Karbon Steve Katsakis Gary Kendall Track Beverly Kinsman John Kiptyk Tower Tribune, as- Tower Hi-Y; All- sociate editor; Fleur de School Play; Lis, June class editor Swimming Lorraine Kirk Gary R. Klinkman Bowling club Stanley Kloc Gloria Kochish Mariane Kondur Future Nurses club De Vere Kosko Thomas A. Kovach Leonard Krol Tower Tribune, editor- Tower Hi-Y in-chief; Fleur de Lis, girls'sports editor; Science club, sec. Richard Kukula Paul Kurmas Science club; Bowling club Evelyn J. Kuzma Edward Kwasnik Choir Ray Kwiecinski Gerald M. Lachowicz Bob Ladd Football; Senior Class Bowling club officer, president; Tower Chapter Hi-Y, president 45 Olive La Feve Joan Lamprose Ruth Lansing Thomas La Roy Mary Alice Laskowsky Usher club,president; Choir; Booster club G. A. A.; Bowling A.V.I. Operator; Booster club club; Officials club Latin club, president; Choir Ella Jean Lasseter Marvin G. Leight Edward F. Lesinski Beverly Ann Lewis William Licari Choir; G. A. A.; Officials club Anthony Lipani Leon Lossing Betty Lueckenhoff Claire Me Afee Frances Me Cal lion Bowling club Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Future Nurses club; Booster club Ford A. Me Common Phyllis D. Me Clure Norman Me Cullough Patrick Me Evoy David Me Garvey Football; Tower Baseball; Tower Football; Choir; A.V.I. Chapter Hi-Y Chapter Hi-Y; Varsity Operator club, vice president 46 John Me Intyre Robert Me Intyre John R. Mac James F. Macek Peter T. Maceri Basketball; Senior Tennis Conservation club Class officer, director; Baseball Kathryn Mae Macuski David Makalusky Bowling club; Baseball Judith A. Manchester Marion Mansour Frank J. March Bowling club; Choir; Band; Future Nurses Track Future Nurses club, club; Bowling club secretary George J. Marchand Liberty Markarian John Marks Harry Maroukian Gerald J. Marra Band; Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Future Nurses club, publicity manager Patricia M. Martindale Barbara A. Maskeny Pat Mathews Rose Ann Mattei Jean H. Mercier Choir; Future Nurses G. A. A.; Service Booster club; Choir Blue Chapter Y-Teens; club; Bowling club club; Bowling club Future Nurses club; Booster club 47 Anna Merlino Marie Meyer Virginia E. Michalak Camille Mieszczur Margaret Mihailoff Booster club; Usher club George C. Mi ha I tan Track Edward A. Milazzo Conservation club Mary Nan Miller William G. Milne Band, president; Science club, vice president; Orchestra Nancy Mitchell Tower Tribune, fourth page editor; Fleur de Lis, June class editor; Usher club Gail P. Moore Norman P. Moran Gertrude Morden Marie Morson Bowling club; Blue Dramatic club; All- Booster club, Chapter Y-Teens; School Play treasurer Choir Geraldine M. Murdock Bowling club; Choir; Booster club Terrence D.MuSavage Gerald J. Mycek Richard A. Myerscough Barbara M. Nadolsky George D. Nan Glee club; Booster Camera club; Glee Camera club club club 48 Barbara I. Nasal Bowling club; Science club; Art club Carol F. Nelson John M. Ninkovich Patricia W. Noonan Donald W. Northrup Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Orchestra; Science Bowling club; Choir club, president; Band Virginia A. Ohsowski Tom Okray Lydia M. Olinik Elaine F. Olowich Delores Omato Booster club Baseball; Basketball White Chapter Y- Dramatics club; Service club; G.A.A.; Teens Science club; Bowling Modern Dance club club Alfred Orrion Don Papp Barbara Jean Parrish Chester L. Parsell John Path Track Band; Blue Chapter Y- Conservation club Teens; Future Nurses club, vice-president James A. Pelaccio June Pellegrino Anne Pelton Beverly A. Perkins Elaine Perkins Orchestra Conservation club, secretary 49 Louis T. Phillips Football Leonard R. Piotrowski Saviour Pisani Glee club Johnson Pollock Joan Prosser Football; Varsity club; Tower Hi-Y Leonora I. Ptucha Virginia Puzniak Bill Quigley Dramatic club. Service club; Blue Glee club treasurer; Blue Chapter Chapter Y-Teens Y-Teens, vice-pres- ident; G. A. A. Charles Record Joann Ada Reed Glee club Richard Reed Gloria Remley Richard Reppa Gene Rewitzer Robert Rheault Football; Tower Blue Chapter Y- Golf; Basketball Choir Band; Track; Tower Chapter Hi-Y; Varsity Teens; Future Nurses Chapter Hi-Y club club; Booster club, vice-president John L. Ripper Track; Band; Blue Chapter Hi-Y Marilyn K. Ritchie Senior class officer, director; G. A. A.; Blue Chapter Y-Teens Maria T. Ritondale Glee club Norma M. Rittenhouse Blue Chapter Y-Teens; G. A. A.; Bowling club Roy C. Rizzo 50 Carolyn M. Roberts Lois M. Roberts Jean Robertson Gerald Roehrer Donald J. Rolston Mary Anne Rusinowski Don Rupprecbt Richard D. Salvati Dorothy Sanders Bernadine Santogrossi Swimming; Varsity Blue Chapter Hi-Y club; Blue Chapter Hi-Y Rose Marie Sarna Patricia Satawa Eugene Scala Al Scarantino Marilyn N. Schade Choir; Organ Service club; Blue Fleur de Lis, editor-in- Chapter Y-Teens chief; Tower Tribune, editor-in-chief; Junior class officer, vice-pres. Virgil B. Schaffer Swimming; Student Council, president; Blue Chapter Hi-Y, president Carol Sue Schenk Richard Schmid Band; Orchestra Margie Schultz G. A. A.; Bowling club; Officials club Tony Schimizze 51 Carl E. Schwartz John Scott Noralie F. Scott Art club; Fleur de Lis, Tower Tribune, Bowling club act editor mechanical staff Charles Seabert Band; Orchestra Jean Sellen Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Service club; Booster club Elizabeth A. Senkowski Diane M. Shecora Booster club, treasurer; Camera club; Glee club Jennie I. Shensky Margaret Shingler Patricia Shishkoff Cheerleader; Senior Art club, treasurer; class officer, Orchestra; Bowling secretary; Service club, club vice-president Jackie Shotey Glee club; Bowling club, president; William D. Shubert Robert Simone Carroll Lee Sirianni Frank J. Sisho Baseball; Tower Chapter Bowling club Hi-Y G. A. A. Geraldine Skruch Richard Skruch Loretta M. Slivoski Charlene Smith Harold Charles Smullen G. A. A.; Blue Basketball; Track Chapter Y-Teens; Service club 52 Daniel Sparks Don Sparpana Don Stainbrook Christine Stan James Steele Baseball; Basketball; Tower Chapter Hi-Y Varsity club Pat Stiles James V. Stover Karl Strang Gerald I. Straub Janet Stuchko Choir; All-School Glee club Play Laura Grace Stuppnig Lura Sullivan Carolyn Suriano Service club; Junior Glee club; White class officer, sec- Chapter Y-Teens retary; G. A. A. Barbara A. Suszek Laura L. Sutherland Glee club; White Dramatic club,vice- Chapter Y-Teens president; Blue Chapter Y-Teens; Band S ii $ i 0 James Swanson John T. Szczesniak Betty Tarry Dolores Wilma Taylor Doris Eleanor Taylor Usher club; Future Choir; Organ; Future Nurses club Nurses club 53 Thomas Taylor Roger Teed Shirley A. Tellish Gerald Tierney George Tindell Conservation club Future Nurses club. Bowling club vice-president Mary Grace Todaro Ray Torbit Barbara Toth Robert Trevarrou Norma Jean Truss Choir Glee club G. A. A.; Blue Glee club Chapter Y-Teens; Officials club Joyce Tullius Bennett Turfe Football; Track Chuch VanOast Russell Vaughan Track Agnes Ventimiglia Glee club; Booster club Arm and Vigna Football; Track, co-captain Rosemary A. Volpe Jerine Vowel I 54 Bob Wainwright Baseball Pat Walczybock Choir: Bowling club Beverly Walker Phyllis Walker Robert Waypa Blue Chapter Y- Track, co-captain; Teens; G. A. A., Varsity club vice-president; Bowling club 'i Bill Weaver Patricia Weir Frederick J. Werner G. A. A.; Bowling club; Modern Dance club Carl Wilhelm Margaret Williams Glee club; Spanish club Gloria Wilson Geraldine Wiseman Beverly J. Wright Choir Mary Ann Wysocki Rosemary A. Zaborowski Choir; Modern Dance club; Blue Chapter Y-Teens Robert Zarecki Helen Zbizek Paul Zenian Gerald Zitny Booster club Track; Varsity club 55 Underclassmen We know it's bewildering, but simply everyone has to go through the under- classman era . Some day though, Stevie, you'll take on that bright look that goes with age. But, now? Well, we guess there's not much you can do but look around and try to get things to focus. We can't be of much help,more of a hinderance would be the word for it. So just take it easy and who knows? You might grow up to be a senior. 56 57 1 2 B CLASS OFFICERS Top Row: Joe Opimach, class director. Bob Kay, vice-president; Richard Masi, president. First Row: Marge Jardine, secretary; Jean Wensko, class director; Carol Schuman, director; Gail Driscoll, treasurer. 1 2 B Top Row: Cinzori, Born, Crafts, DeMar, Drielts, Christoff, Davidson, Cardellio, Brusco, Adams, Beckes, Eilers, Lebert, Berry. Third Row: Bacilla, Carothers, Cotton, Cicotte, Doyle, Ciampa, Campbell, Morgan, Brown, Cerroni, Boyagian, Clough, B. Anderson. Second Row: Coffey, Bishop, Beers, Baldwin, Bianchi, Dukes, Cassisa, Dombeck, DeFrenza, J. Anderson, Dyke, Dudzinski, Dahlman, Driscoll. First Row: Christensen, Bell, Centi, Buffone, Coedy, Davis, DiMassa, Cole- man, Downey, Colaluca. 1 2 B Top Row: Fiema, Glavanovich, Jedynak, Kane, Kukawka, Koss, Lapeer, Gilhuly, Gully, Engstrom, Grondziak, Erickshon, Dillmon, Long, R. Kay. Third Row: Mr. Warren Blackman, Long- fellow, Gallucci, Hashoian, Kargacz, Fetchel, Freeburn, Kosmin, Hovermale, Jackson, Heller, Leebert, Haeger, Klask, Ewing. Second Row: Mrs. Beatrice Simmons, McHaney, Jaske, Hloznik, Kocis, Fill- more, Keebler, Kolano, McGrath, Horvath, Gismond, James, Kotten, Gubka, Kizer, Erwoy. First Row: Feciashko, Hertel, Hales, Klemmer, Kirks, Jones, Koleff, Jardine, Kadlubowski, Glenn, Lipka, Gairdner. 58 1 2 B Top Row: Pfaffmann, Nazarowff, Norris, B. Ross, Pellock, Simms, T. Rice, Reinholt, Piskitel, Mattson, Proctor, Opimach. Third Row: Mr. William Van Dusen, Minaudo, Ryan, Richmond, Simon, Pelle, Paruch, Masi, Romanski, Perri, Papp. Second Row: Mrs. Bessie Stuart, Palumbo, Polites, Rydholm, Silvestri, Saukko, May, Schmidt, Maguire, Murzek, Peterson, Sargent, Organ. First Row; Mitchell, Schuman, Paul, Putnick, Ross, Morrone, S. Rice, On- dayko. Pink, S. Ross. 1 2 B Top Row: Wath, White, Walker, Swanson, A. Thomas, P. Thomas, Zaitzeff, Smalley. Third Row: Vopek, S. Jack, Wiltz, Szymczyk, Toth, Stankey. Second Row: Wonders, Wensko, Smith, Sirjanni, Zammit, Smereka, Yuvan. First Row: Mr. Wade Smith, Tkacz, Slavik, W. Turfe, Wordon. Your first step forward won't make you quite so proud as that first day when you can really be called a senior. The water from that fish bowl is nothing compared to the sweet nectar of the senior fountain. That's really livin'. 59 11 A CLASS OFFICERS Top Row: Diane Nisbet, director; Tom Puzzouli, vice president, Dorothea Blaney, director; Marlene Buffalini, director. First Row: Marilyn McCluskey, treasurer; Eugene Osso, president; Judy Henry, secretary. HA Top Row: Buck, Bruce, Bojas, Borota, Jensen,R. Blaney,Bohn, Bauer,Atkinson, Checconelli, Butzlaff, Allen, Ballou. Third Row: J. Caruso,Browner,C. Caruso, Burton, M. Borwn, Cerroni, Bermick, Arasim, Cardinal, Buller, Agosti, Cash, Bossio, Chiatte, Candela, Adams. Second Row: Mr. Herbert Beddow, Adams, J. Brown, Baxter, Aquino, Bundas,Bruno, Fadwa, E. Berry, Bedwell, Bierman, Alanskas, Barlow, Cesario, Aznavorian. First Row: Catapana, Byrne, Brzys, Capler, Beach, Celarek, Bundas, Blaney, B. Brown, Bottistone, Arney, Bufalini. 11A Top Row: Churches, Cullen, Gamble, Fera, Foster, Favero, Eski, Clay, Eckert, Czerwick, Edwards. Third Row: Fraser, Doran, Colaianni, Gajewski, Colarossi, Dec, Chobotar, Ford, Gandolfo, Frederickson, Clement. Second Row: Cross, Dean, Covelesski, Fortin, Futrell, Fletcher, A. Coletta, A. Coletta, Connolly, Fundaro. First Row: Mr. Leonard Stolfo, Conti, Gallucci, Gaborski, Garcia, Gallina, Fobar, Gaston. 60 11 A Top Row: Godzak, H. Hunter, Hadden, Giannangeli, Haddad,Goodrich, Gignac, R. Hill, Hunt, Jones, Hollinger, Gest. Third Row; Gross, Gregory, Gilligan, Goldie, House, L. Hoffert, R. Hoffert, Gully, Henstock, Hays, Gurta, Gulyas, Gibson, Gorski. Second Row: Mr. Henry Seekamp, Hoyek, B. Hunter, laquaniello, Hangst, Goslow, Goldsmith, Jakubsin, Hlasny, Hewitt, Harbowy, Johnson, Hurd. First Row: laquinto, G. Hill, lanni, Houk, Henry, Giommi, Gumey, Guido, Gross. 11 A Top Row: King, Ladd, Longridge, Karhary, Kleszcz, Kirkeszner, Klovski, Kwasney, McBlain, Lagerstrom, Korte, Kovach, Kendall, Loos. Third Row: McCallion, Lapinski, Kluwe, Kubrak, Krolicki, Konczal, Lee, Lynch, Lehman, Kovell, Kromarz, Knoch, J. King. Second Row: Mrs. Judy Shoemaker, Lovachy, Kochish, Kristoff, Klopcic, Kilroy, Lipka, Locke, Kolpacke, Keller, Kacena, Mc- Bride, Kuczin, Kowalyshyn. First Row: Katsakis, Kavan, Kurdsiel, Karlovetz, Kearney, Lamarand, Kara- petian, Konwinski, Kirwan, Lauth, Lutz. 11 A Top Row: Megahan, Osso, Nadai, Micek, Morcom, Massecar, Nelson, Olysztyn, Massey, R. Martin, Orr, Nash, Middleton. Third Row: McKenzie, M. Miller, Meier, Moreno, Melega, McLachlin, Markin, Parker, D. Myers, McComb, Matusierk, Mulzer, Moraniec, McGruther. Second Row: Ohsowski, Paruch, Nowlin, J. Miller, Mihelsic, Melton, A. Miles, Madden,McNamee, Michalowicz, Nisbet, S. Martin, Maddock, Onyskin, Mr. Albert C. May. First Row: Miss Anne White, O'Hare, Myshock, Mozingo, McLeod, J. Miles, Mance, Novack, Muscillo, Myers. 61 11A Top Row: Wantuck, Wedlick, Wojack, Wioncek, Yelen, Youngs, Mr. Jim VanderHull. Second Row: Zoratti, Wilks, Vitick, Walden, Webster, W. T. Wagner, B. Wagner, Wilkinson. First Row: Whitney, Walker, Wassel, Warzechowski, Zasuwa, Wanderski. 11 A Top Row: Stacho, Selva, Utsman, Sobeck, Taffanhart, Sidelko, Sierota, Smith, Syca- more, Stojanovich, Sebesten, Van Dongen. Third Row: Snyder, Theisen, Tom, Trautz, Stroble, Skoiaruas, Stoyanoff, Squires, VanTill, Thompson, Strongman, Skaisgir, Slovinski. Second Row: Mr. StanleyjSmith, Trabalka, Strayer, Vencelov, Stefanko, Steadman, Stevenson, Topalweski, Troniste, Sossi, Ungaro, Tosto, Sulek. First Row: Swick, Miss Margaret Bires, Simon, Studders, Schultz, Scott, Tudor, Sheren, Ventro, Steggles. 11 A Top Row: Pond, Rosar, Petish, Sarna, Rice, Raney, Savick, Piurkowski, Rosbury, Robinson, Reuter, Quintero, Rucinski, Scappaticci, Ruth. Third Row: Posa, Rowland, Pokorny, Rogaczewski, Ptak, Pliska, Provine, Polidori, C. Roberts, Renko, Rowe, Puzzuoli, Podkoscielny, Mr. Joseph Katona. Second Row: J. Roberts, Renuk, Salvatore, Ruonavar, Pierce, Peterson, Renaud, Poloway, Sass, Sassak, Ropeta, Proper, Schenk, Rubikas, Russell, Pollard, Mrs. Norma Hall. First Row: Policicchio, Ruppert, Rewitzer, Pauch, Quinn, Rucki, Remsnyder, Reinick, Perilli, Sanson, Salina, Samples, Reed. 62 11 B CLASS OFFICERS Second row: George Kachadoorian, director; Ray Bird,vice-president, James Stempson, president. First row: Mary Sasanas, director; Anne Todor, secretary; Alice Bernola, director; Altha Garrison, treasurer. While you're playing around with Daddy's watch and shunning all your old toys, the llA's are leaving behind their baby years at Fordson in favor of the title of senior, which lies ahead. 11 B Top Row: Domino, DeJoseph, Brown, Baker, Badgley, Anger, Eismont, Humitz, Attie,Dehar, Boguski, Campbell, Bodinus. Third Row: Brozovich, Daroma, Bishopp, Buhagiar, Duncan, Byrnes, Chiles, Cum- mings, Caporale, Bertchinger, Dudrewicz, Dahlen, Mr. Hans Fredeen. Second Row: Mr. Elden Cross, Atwood, Anckonie, Darivish, Bolley, Buta, Berry, Ash, Collins, Chinik, Bernola, Cromwell, Bender. First Row: Bodis, Attard, Boike, Ciuk, Corpolongo, Bubel, Connors, Berkey, Carinci. 11 B Top Row: Liberty, Kokosinski, Greene, Lindman, Gaay, Fiedler, Kostin, Fahey, Gutzka, Lundy, Gingrich, Hodges. Third Row: Mr. Sam Kopp, Cifor, Hiner, Fina, Hacker, Halleen, Falkiewicz, Grinenko, Hyde, Kachadoorian, Flaton, Englehart, Ferriby. Second Row: V. Emanuel, Kashkin, V. Emanuel, Hein, Ghrist, Fletcher, Killian, Goulet, Garcia, Goerge, Lake, Hanney, Ewing. First Row: Garrison, Giacomino, Forge, Kazaroff, Knapp, Fish, Lipane, Labate, Guzman, Groh. 63 11B Top Row: McLaughlin, R. Moore, Petschler, Peterson, Morris, McVey, RD. McClenaghon, R. Martink, Mittig, RB. McClenaghon. Fourth Row: G. Martin, Pribak, Royce, O'- Connor, Mlynarowich, Pilaccio, Patton, Mikaelian, Nettenstrom, Robertson. Third Row: Mr. Rudolf Martinak, Parsons, Mac- Donald, McNamara, O'Donnell, Plisko, Ptucha, Parolyn, Matyn, Mozingo, Mazzie, Manchell, Redman, R. Moore, Poulos. Second Row: Robson, Mosura, Oppat, Rupprecht, Mazzara, Reaume, Przybylowsk, Mc- Laughlin, Ramas, Prince. First Row: Motley, Mansour, Petrucci, Rosen- trater, Renko, Roberts, Moulding, PignanelIi. 11B Top Row: Streichert, Turner, Stempson, Siepie- ranski, Zdan, Zalobsky, Williams, Thorpe, Tucich, Sergey, Veltri, W. Smith. Third Row: Mr. William Macintosh, Walker, Wojeik, Simoni, Welch, Szuszman, Scott, Sensole, Work, Yanakieff, Zehra, D. Smith. Second Row: Santogrossi, Stocking, Swanson, Thomas, Smetana, Stoetman, Scanlon, Turfe, Sanchez, Todor, Sasanas, Vanderhoof. First Row: Yakimovicz, Valle, Vint, Urban, Schulte, VanAgtmall, Schoenherr, Tallon, Zitny, P. Thompson, M. Thompson. Well, Stevie, you've just viewed the so-called upperclassmen and next come the sophs, or ever-popular “lowerclassmen”. They're just as much a part of Fordson as the January grads and graduates that Fordson loses this June. Right now, the sophs have visions of the senior fountain and its bubbling nectar, stepping up to a junior position, and selling a new 10B a book of elevator tickets. You'll soon be a part of Fordson's lively family, much sooner than you expect. Ask any senior; he'll tell you how fast time flies. 64 10A Top Row: Buss, Brown, Hessling, D. Allen, Brown, Barton, Arella, Adle, Alii, Bieda, Bunnell, Burton, Bourgue, Barde 111, Biederstein. Fourth Row: Mr. Robert Brazell, Blaney, Bloink, Beld, Bonaccinie, Bissell, Ander- son, Brom, Allen, Apkarian, Bellows, Arnold, Andrews, Bowen. Third Row: Mr. W. F. Davis, Bianchi, Brown, Baltistello, Andrusiak, Berry, Beomer, Bennett, Broton, Allen,Antonelli, Berry, Bedoway, Buffone. Second Row: Burton, Bruno,Block,Bianchi, Arnold, Brayman, Ayres, Burtch, Blanch- ard, Badarak, Best, Blackburn. First Rpw: Birk, Brozovich, Brando, Auch, Browalski, Bensman, Bommarito, Arvai. 1 0 A Top Row: Haddad, Fay, Garrett, Fariman, Gilley, Gillelan, Ford, Gilbert, Godan, Goodrich, Gurczynski, Fillmore. Fourth Row: Dunfee, Eicholtz, Hass, Felt, Golemo, Gallo, Hayward, M. Hassen, Durham, Friend, Fodor, Dybaski, Miss Irma Cilley. Third Row: Mrs. Nelle Driese, Ferrera, Gazorek, Dunger, Girardin, Elm, Filar, Hefley, Griglie, Hayter, Guth, Haack, Grunlaw, Giacomino. Second Row: Helwig, Fedel, Garrard, Grocillo,Garcia, Gapp, Gaber, Hamilton, Goodison, Gaston, Hamel, Ferguson. First Row: W. Hossan, Hickman, Giacher, Gardiner, Fehrenbaker, Garrison, Gies, Emling. 1 0 A Top Row: Hindbaugh, Krol, LaValley, Houle, Jusher, Kierszkowski, Janiga, Jawor, Jozwaik, Keerl, Kanasfy, Krohn, Kaczorowski, Kwarski, LeClair. Fourth Row: Lantz, K. Katona, Keller, Krikaorian, Klarich, Kubrak, Kelchak, Jason, Kremkow, Hull, Karafil, Leasure, Kolodziej, Miss Edna Stowell. Third Row: Miss Mono Niblett, Kinyon, Lehman, Kosko, Jehle, Irish, King, Howells, Kosinski, Horka, Konopska, Korb, Hiner, Lavine. Second Row: Lahib, Kaminske, J. Johnson, M. Katona, Howingan, Kirby, Javor, Hughes, Kloc, Jeske, Hotz. First Row: Ish, Istratoff, B. Johnson, LeBlanc, Knickerbocker, Hille, Jewula, Karcher, 65 — 1 0 A Top Row: Mock, Mittig, LeVeque, Mc- Claflin, McCall, Mounsey, R. Morgan, T. Morgan, Ligghio, Matthews, Lucente, McCormick. Fourth Row: Miss Katharine Evans, Litak, Marentette, Mueller, J. Miller, Miressee, Mansfield, McBride, Mankers, Lubienski, Montaque, Lovejoy, Ligi. Third Row: Mr. Charles Lehman, Mallory, Liko, Lutz, Mulkerrin, Merlindo,Minaudo, Martinez, Meland, Mahoney, McDonald, K. McNamara, Minni, Maddock. Second Row: Malec, Makowski, Mikitaroff, Massa, Maset, Matysiok, Maguire, Loriaux, Marriott, B. Miller, Manuell, McEvoy, McPherson. First Row: Martan, Mammana, Mezegian, Masternak, D. Miller, McClenaghan, Mancinelli, Mifsud, Marx, Lutrull. 10 A Top Row: D. Smith, Statezny, Talbot, Ol iver, Stahl, 5tanton, Steadman, Smalley, R. Smith, Mutschler, Orr. Fourth Row: Sienkaniec, Stroud, Strasser, Spruill, Paul, Singleton, S. Smith, Panzoff, Janpaver, Szewski, Path. Third Row: Patterson, Olive, Subu, Szabo, Sobecki, Nilens, Nieporte, Ninkovich, Ornato, Skruch, Newman, Novak. Second Row: Mrs. Mildred Lyman, Simoni, Nowak, Nero, Skolarus, Tarry, Sivori, Ohsowski, Smgrauskas, Tabaczynoski, Parton. First Row: K. Smith, Spiess,O'Dell,Mycek, Nasal, Soper, Panepucci, Parpalowicz, Popp. 10A Top Row: Schmitt, Ryan, Scarborough, Scofano, Rodriguez, Sakarian, Shinske, Ross, Sellen, Schweikhart, Robinson, J. Ross, Sherman. Fourth Row: Miss Betty Nelson, Seager, Poturick, Rowe, Shubert, Rucinski, Shumaski, Pfaffmann, Raschke, Russ, Russell, Sherick, Rector. Third Row: Mrs. Lillian Parris, Salisbury, Rogers, Pohlenski, Peacock, Pink, riant. Rule, Sansalone, Pliska, Scudlo, Pitts, Pettyjohn, Przybylowski. Second Row: Pfeiffer, Scanlon, Shoup, Roose, Perez, Pruitt, Pipe, Rheault, Piper, Peterson. First Row: Picklo, Rish, Pribik, Pleznac, Ribley, Sarkisian, Punco, Salvadore. 10 A Top Row: Wontuck, Travis, Ward, Tierney, Cunningham, Toms, Czajka, Dreher, Drost, Cramton, Tuczak, Davis, P. Watkins Fourth Row: Mr. Eugene Baker, Watkins, Donahue, Ward,Traskos, Davis, Dowidait, Dyke, Darrogh, Dake, Dodt, Drouare, Daugherty Third Row: Miss Ruth Richards, Taylor, Del Grosso, Thomas, Tracy, Tudor, Vol- ansky, VanWinkle, Wallace, Duke, Tiede, Donnelly, Deeny, Doyle Second Row: DiGiacomo, DeRosier,Walker, Curcuru, DiMarzo, Cox, Drauss, Czep- czynski. Otter, Vermullen, Teagan, Do- renzo. Tarry First Row: Corridor, Domino, Czarniecki, Daliano, DeRosier, VanKirk, Wassirman, Warner, Trevarrow, Vigna. The way you felt when you got your first tooth, Stevie, is comparable to the feeling of the 10A who has just obtained the right to shed the title of 10B. 10 A Top Row: Winnicki, Clinansmith, Wells, Wolter, Wisby, Consa, Campbell, Candea, Collins, Yerings, Wiegandt, Whitmore, Cascardo Fourth Row: Coccia, Chippi, Chamie, Wilson,Calleran, Butler, Clinton, Chap- man, Willis, Wright, Westerland, Calla- han Third Row: Miss Marion Hunsicker, Ziehm, Carroll, Campbell, Zdziebko, Cor- nacchim, Wesner, Caruso, Clark, Cichen, Chiado, Wiese, Clark Second Row: Woolford, Cleveland, Wiley, Carson, Collett, Chasse, Wentarmine, Yopek, Woodruff, Bushey First Row: Celsi, Caccamo, Ceccarelli, Chide, Cole 10 B Top Row: Mr. Carl Brawley, Doherty, Wads- worth, Tomchuck, Tillitt, Zenas, Woll, Waller, Taylor, Towety, Second Row: Westie, Tringou, Tippery, Worden, Wi 11 man. Wo jcik, Vincent, Vitti, Ventri, First Row: Unis, Zakarian, White, Vlad, Toth, Villella, Yastic. 10 B Top Row: Mr. Garvase Jach, Rainero, Salinger, Quashnie, Scott, Morrison, Okdie, Polidori, Roberts, Salagan, Raphael, Prokipchuk, Smalley, Stavros. Fourth Row: Mr. Ernest Kraai, Schneder, Scofano, Stamm, Roberts, Saunders, Nowlin, Priest, Steinman, Nix, Ponte, Odgers, Pemberton, Stephens. Third Row: Ross, Solomie, Oliver, Ostwick, Renny, Sorensen, Perri, Petrou, Pratt, Palmero, Peters, Morris, Moreno, Sharpy, Sinclair. Second Row: Schultz, Montayne, Morkert, Schorling, Sarent, Steele, Stark, Nome, Scott, Radyjasek, Shattock. First Row: Slavik, Petras, Parsons, Palise, Rust. 10 B Top Row: Mr. John Dunn, Kuligowski, Kirchoff, Kristobani, Labroff, Kowalski, Kolcheff, McClain, Hansen, Halkey, Knowles, Kerske, Hernandez, Golvach, Lough. Third Row: Milne, Kliemann, Mackie, Miksys, Lukas, Grawberg, Hendrixon, Keck, Lauth, House, Geitka, Hudson, Haracz, Labate, Kosch. Second Row: Miss Alice Krug, Goich, Morra, Keane, Karst, Grad, Leoneth, Kennedy, McIntosh, Ludwig, Hayes, Grondziak, Leymi, Linsowe, Jory, Harp. First Row: Guyot, Jakubovich, McFadden, Kalusniak, McCallister, Keighley, Hays, Howey, Lambert, Marinicci, Harris, Jurmo, Kazlusky. 10 B Top Row: Mr. Ted Barton, Dubois, Cooper, Elliott, Doolittle, Arco, Arco, Alley, Empson, Bruno, Dailey, Attee, J. Callaway, T. Callaway. Third Row: Abraham, Attee, Bryan, Bush, Alexander, Clift, Clark, Boore, Berger, Cardinal, Davis, Fecyk. Second Row: Benny, Briglio, B. Davis, Delano, Fiema, Corbett, Black, Dunn, Elliott,Comai, Colwell, Fisher, Chatterton. First Row: Clark, Barbat, Brown, DeGrazia, Durham, Brown, Denaro, Alcodray, Ellis, L. Attie, Bushamie. 68 CO-OPERATIVE TRAINING Top Row: DeRoch, Marks, Walblay. First Row: Dietzler, Doyle, Lossing. CO-OPERATIVE TRAINING Top Row: Grigg, Dysarz, Ralston, Renko. Second Row: Werner, Schade, Piotrowski, Giacomino, Mr. John Fowler. First Row: Kar, Haggard, Pfeifer, Caceri, Straub, Thompson. Well, about now you'll be taking your first step, and though it doesn't look too successful, your first step into high school, even in the lowly form of 1 OB, wi 11 be pretty wonderful. (P.S. Be sure to buy a whole book of elevator tickets.) 69 Athletics Save some of that excess energy for cheering Tractor teams on to victory, Stevie. From the looks of things, you may be rooting for Coach Stager's little boy Ping ; that is, if he takes the advice his daddy is trying to give him. 70 71 Stretching to reach the ball ,Fordson and Highland Park players strive for possession and points. Before an all-important swimming meet. Captain Bill Black points out to the team the strategy they will use in the forthcoming trial. “Yeah man, we did it, yells one exultant player while other team members look on with serious thoughts; wishing their team on. 72 Freestyler Ken Gest lends a helping hand to breast stroker Tom Kwasney. Concentrating on the ball, the Cagers hope for another basket to send the score “up another notch. ion coaches receiving their i the admiring faculty. Calling signals in a huddle, the Tractor gridders give their attention to the business at hand. 73 Fordson Varsity and Reserve Gridders The Fordson gridders experienced just a mediocre season in 1952. They won 5 and lost 4 and hit their peak in the season against Dearborn. Fordson beat the Pioneers for the second year in a row. The entire varsity team is pictured. Top Row: Perri, McCammon, Polidori, Grinenko, Mattson, Allen, Kazaroff, Ferraciolo. Third Row: Hili Bardelli. Pollock, Ballou, Schneider, Hodges, Lachowicz, Hopp, Cheek, Reed, Coach Bill Young. Second Row: Rhinault, Melhem, Scappaticci, Cardillo, Kazlusky, Dillman, Gully, Colovas, Giavonnone, Coach Mike Megregian. First Row: Cinzori, Ross, Vigna, Palumbo, Co-captains Dujmovich and Farrah, Caurdy, Tobin, and Richmond. Top Row: Gilley, Kostin, Diaz, Burton, Lalib, Davis, Fletcher, Gingrich, Stahl, Liogghio, O'Conner, McCall, Patterson, Wieganat. Second Row: Gay, Watkins, Jacobs, Kachadoorian, LeMire, Terry, Talbot Bieberstein, Stockdale. First Row: LeClaire, Ruffe, Krol, Heid, Crompon, Ewing, Addi. 74 Exploits on the Gridiron - A Tractor one-two punch is shown at left as Mario Perri is ready to clear the way for All-City Quarterback Melvin Hopp's long sprint in the Grosse Pointe game. Carl Cinzori and Jerry Mattson Co-captains Elect •Hey, watch the rough stuff, is what Coach Mike Megregian appears to be jokingly telling All-City Guard Sam Ross and End Joe Schneider. The tv linemen are at- tempting to lift their coach to their shoulders after a victory. 75 Jerry Lachowicz, QB Joe Kazlusky, G Co-captain Nick Duimovich, FB Ford McCammon, FIB John Pollock, C Armand Vigna, HB Sam Ross, G George Colovas, FIB Melvin Hopp, QB Vic Ferracciolo, T Joe Schneider, E Joe Caurdy, G Richard Reed, QB Carl Cheek, FIB Graduating Lettermen John Palumbo, FIB Ben Giavonnone, T Co-captain Lyzic Farrah, T 76 Swimming Top row: Wilkinson, Gilbert, Born, Poulos, Diore, Whiteman, Lindman, Schlinger, Fairman, Zarnicke, Dimoff, Coach Stager. Second row: Konasty, manager; Czewski, Smith, Bender, Fillmore, Butzlaff, Mikaelian, Rowe, Rupprecht, Carlyon, Haskins, manager. First row: Steonojich, Boguski, Kwasney, Black, Schaeffer, Gest, Jacobs, Antishin. Always, in any type of contest, there is tremendous pressure on the defending champion, pressure that will usually be a deciding factor in the choosing of a new champion. The Fordson tankers faced this problem all during their season this year. As class A state swimming champions, they were always the team to beat. Coaches and teams alike around the league felt thot, if they could beat Fordson, they could beat any other competition. Fordson, however, under Coach Gus Stager, started the season strongly and finished in the same way. Unbeaten and tied only once during the season, the Tractor tankers went to East Lansing for the thirtieth annual class A swimming meet and once again emerged as state champions to write a new chapter in Fordson record books. Holding the state championship trophy with the freestyle relay trophy before him. Tanker Captain Bill Black accepts congratulations from Coach Gus Stager for a job well done. 77 Caught in an informal pose while practicing for forthcoming meets are left to right: Tom Kwasney, Ken Gest, Bill Black, captain, and Virgil Schaeffer. All set to go flashing away in a backstroke are Tom Kwasney and John Mikaelian at the top and Bill Butzlaff, Richard Rowe, Radford Whiteman. Congratulating Howard Fillmore on a well-done five lengths are Bill Butzlaff and Tom Kwasney. 78 The smiling freestyle relay team shortly after they tied the national high school record. They are Ken Gest, Wyman Jacobs, Virgil Schaeffer, and Bill Black. With Wyman Jacobs in the water, Ken Gest touches off Andy Boguski, while Virgil Schaeffer watches from behind. 79 This Although they were tied with Grosse Pointefor the runner-up spot in the Border Cities League basket- ball race, the Fordson cagers were figured to drop out of the regional tournaments before too many games had been played. With confidence springing from prayer, the Tractor “5 met the top-rated team in the state, highly- touted Lansing Sexton. Fordson once again went on to beat Sexton, and bring home a class A championship for the first time inFordson's history. Led to this Fordson 47 Wyandotte.......33 71 Saginaw...........60 39 Grosse Pointe . . 61 58 High. Park .... 49 39 Dearborn........41 56 Monroe............49 58 Royal Oak .... 44 73 Woyne.............49 47 Wyandotte .... 40 60 Owosso............30 57 Grosse Pointe . . 53 78 Wayne.............46 49 High. Park .... 52 62 Monroe............46 61 Royal Oak .... 48 75 Plymouth........55 85 Dearborn........49 62 Jackson ...... 40 53 Grand Rapids . . 46 53 Lansing Sexton. . 47 And to this I Top row: Sparpana, Skruch, Perri, Mattson, Bierman, Opimach, T. Kolloway, Greenleof. First row: Colovas, Bohn, McIntyre, Coach VanderHull, J. Kolloway. 81 State Tournament A peek behind the scenes. Tired, bedraggled, but oh so proud! I A few moments of peace after the big game RESERVES Top; Ford, McCormick, Wiegandt, McClenaghan, Campbell, Dreher, First; Wolter, Friend, Manager; Turfe, Coach Garvase Jach, Kosch “Hey, hey—take it away I 83 Track Top row: Coach Mike Megregian, Schaffer, Kendal, Hill, Gest, Black, Stockdale, Robinson, Vander Hull, Karcher, manager. Second row: Shattock, Drost, Zitny, Wiegandr, Bender, Dreher, Gignac, Ripper, Campbell, Bohn. First row: Strongman, Davis, Vigna, co-captain; Waypa, co-captain; Polidori, Friend, Holowaty, Brude, Talbot. Happy trackmen after winning the four-mile trophy are shown with their coach, Mike Megregian, and their prized possession, the trophy. The winners are Gene Gignac, Phil Davis, Don Bender, and Jack Ripper. Co-captains of the 1953 Thinclad squad. Bob Waypa and Armand Vigna. 84 Potential track stars are what these trackmen are hoping to be called. Glen Kendall, Ralph Hill, Gerald Zitney, and Dave Dreher line op behind Bob Holowaty, co-captains Robert Waypa and Armand Vigna, and Bill Campbell. Basebal No one is to cross this plate, catcher Bob Bierman tel Is pitchers Gerald Mattson and Bob Simone. Top: Jedynak, Reed, Simone, Casper, Mattson, Dillman, Coach Robert Brazell. 2nd: Baloh, Slovinski, Smith, Osso, McEvoy, Kovach, Shyder. First: Cinzori, Bierman, McIntyre, Sparpana, Wainwright, Candela, McCammon. 86 Dale Dillman, Bob Wainwright,and Don Sparpana are outfielders waiting for their chance at the plate. Tractor infielders with early-season hopes are Joe Kovach, Allen Smith, Pat McEvoy and John McIntyre. 87 Netters, Golfers Are Set To Play Top row: Coach Harvey Failor, Green, Hovermale, Bojas, Sobeck, Feriby. Second row: Gibson, Ryan, DeGrazia, Wioncek, Selwa, Lindman, Bernick. First row: Katchadoorian, Lubinski, Brown, Boyagian, Schultz, Guy. Standing: Coach Garvase Jach, Webber, Gil lean, Kay, Lundy, Reppa, Morcom. Kneeling: Hunt, Matusiak, Glidden, Westie, Sopar, Kramer. 88 Girls’ Sports Taking a breather after winning the intramural swimming championship are (above) Shirley Martin, Stella Dougher, Betty Heid, Nellie Piper, and Carol Sass. Below are Lura Sullivan, June Hewitt, Dorothy McAllion, Bev Lewis and Mary Mlynarawich. The 1953 volleyball champions are (above) Carol Sass, June Hewitt, Bev Lewis, Marritta Bunnell, and Marge Schultz. Below are Shirley Martin, Joanna Hoover, Lura Sullivan, and Janet Champlin. Looking cheerful after winning the 1951 girls'baseball champ- ionship are (above) Lorraine Tommassini, Joan Schroder, Shirley Kaczorowski, Pat Satowa, and Gerry Cossick. Below are Editn DeVuono, Betty Anderson, Phyllis Walker, and Gerry Skruch. 89 Defeating last year's champion. Mar- ietta Bunnell accepts congratulations after winning the badminton tournament from Betty Heid. After-school basketball tournaments provide excitement for all. 90 One last goodbye. New G.A.A. members receive membership cards. A few graduating G.A.A. members pose for one last picture. Members of the G.A.A. celebrate at annual banquet. Clubs Looks as though you're a camera fan right now, Stevie, but maybe your interest will vary by the time you enter Fordson. If it does, you will find plenty of outlets for all kinds of interests by joining the clubs and organizations that have been formed to provide fun and work for leisure times. Within this next section you will find listed a variety of clubs in which kids of our day took part. 92 93 Our Student Government Filling vacancies,seniors Matt Swanson and Bob Ross take their places as twelfth-grade representatives. Mixed emotions are displayed at the weekly Student Council meeting as can be seen. Somebody's trying to put something across. Top Row: Max Welch, Don Pond, Chester Coccia, Don Traskos, Ted Kukawka. First Row: Jim Tusich, Rosalind Groh, Virgil Schaefer, Pat Szymczyk, Joe Brown. 94 SPRING HALL CAPTAINS First Row: Gallucci, Schuman, Haverty, Kocis. Second Row: Lachowicz, Puzniak, Hollinger. Hmm, you're lucky your mama loves you, little man. Around here we have some patrol officers in the form of our Hall Captains and their monitors. Like your mom they ore here to see we don't get hurt and that we keep from getting into things . 95 BLUE CHAPTER Hl-Y Top row: Stojanovich, Jacobs, Davis, Mattson, Black, Gest. Third row: Giovannone, B. Ross, Antishin, Ripper, Reinholt, G. Colovas. Second row: Mr. William Van Dusen, Sponsor; Bender, Masi, Kwasney, Coccia, Salvati, Schaffer. First row; Wilkinson, Krol, S. Ross, Rupprecht, Gniewek, Hunt, Hopp. TOWER CHAPTER Hl-Y Top row: Scappaticci, Sidelko, Brusco, Kovach, Pollock, Kiptyk. Second row; Mr. Warren Blackman, Spon- sor; McCammon, Osso, Dull, Gates, Simour, McEvoy. First row: Kukawka, Sparpana, Steele, Rheault, Lachowicz, Polidori, Puzzuoli. As they look over their plans for their annual Christmas party, the Tower Chapter boys and their sponsor, Mr. Warren Blackman, all seem to favor the plans for the evening. 96 No! noil Stevie, the annual Y games are not between the YW and the YM. Where did you get your information? If you do join one of the chapters of the YM, you'll have plenty of chance to wave those colors. Whoknows? You may even be a star in the Tower-Bloomer Boys'game. BLUE CHAPTER Y-TEENS Top row: Gallucci, Stefanko, Wietz, Yacup, McCallion, Schroeder, Nelson, Winters, Mruzik, Grimes, Sellen, Bennett. Third row: Schade, Boyle, May, Tkacz, Ptucha, Dyke, Schuman, Jordine, Bruce, Love. Second row: Gairdner, DeVuono, Marka- rian, Williams, Hopka, Waller, Kosko, Ritchie, Domm, Parrish, Lane, Bird. First row: Crebassa, Remley, Schulz, Greaves, Fontaine, Lawlor, Boore, Walker. WHITE CHAPTER Y-TEENS Top row: Ralph, Ptucha, Todor, Falkie- wicz, Sasanas, Dahlen, Wilhelm, Williams, Bodinus. Third row: Zitny, Thompson, Ghrist, Kazaroff, Tallon, Ash, Sanson, Caporale, Mozingo. Second row: Knapp, Simoni, Fish, Berkey, Santogrossi, Mazzara, Yanke, Bender, Shingler, McLaughlin. First row; Wojick, Killian, Victoria Emanuel, Violet Emanuel, Haverty, Urban, Rosentrater, Boike. 97 Top Row: Second Row: First Row: Top Row: Second Row: First Row: HORIZON CLUB Gajewski, Dubois, Locke, Szy- mczyk, Trautz, Lange, McGrath. Sossi, Koleff, Hashoian, Paul, Hloznik, Driscoll, Mitchell. Pink, Field, Rydholm, Worden, Dukes, Tosto. DRAMATIC CLUB DiFranco, Fontaine, Sutherland, Benyi, Burns. Mr. Eugene Baker, sponsor; Schuman, Johnston, Ptucha, Bird, Higgins. Gairdner, Field, Sossi, Hayek, Olowich. Excess energy, eh? Well, Stevie, when you find yourself with a lot of time around here, just join some clubs. These organizations are the quickest way to win friends .... and to keep out of trouble. 98 GA A Top Row: Barlow, Harbowy, Aznavorian, Champlin, Bruce, Kaczorowski, Cheatle. Third Row: Crebassa, Dyke, Boore, Lane, Cook, Martin, Chobotor, Ackermann. Second Row: Gaston, Henry, Karlovefz, Guido, Wanderski, Coleman, Gallucci, Jardine. First Row: Field, Haverty, Denaro, Foster, Kurdsiel, Ruppert, Rewitzer. GA A Top Row; Sullivan, Waldin, Yacup, Schroeder, Lewis, McGrath. Third Row: Hewitt, Walker, Skruch, May, McCall ion, Bunnell. Second Row: Ryan, Ritchie, Lawlor, Parrish, Ptucha, Grebeck, Swapka. First Row: Fenger, Sheren, Rittenhouse, Sossi, Ungaro, Schuman. GAA LETTERWINNERS Top Row: Held, Anderson, Hopka, Dougher, Lansing, Schultz, Tomassini. Second Row: DeVuono, Weir, Ismond, Gaston, Waller, Shotey. First Row: Toth, Piper, Mathews, Piskitel, Hoover. 99 Mr. Charles Lehman receives rapt and undivided attention from members of the Science Club, as he demonstrates a tele- vision oscilloscope. Top row: 1st row: Top Row: First Row: 100 SPANISH CLUB Haverty, J. Williams, Gondolfo, Webster, Kukawka Mrs. Beatrice Simmons, sponsor; Alaniva, Fletcher, Klopic, M. Williams FRENCH CLUB Abed, Hashoian, Dyke, May, Aznavorian, Colantoni. Schultz, Caruso, Kashkin, Wonders, Jaske. AVI OPERATORS Top Row: Truitt, Me Garvey, Carlyon LaRoy, Second Row: Dake, Czarniecki, Dyke Hermon, First Row: Smullen, Moore, Pisani, Streichert Morgan, ART CLUB Top Row: Karbacz, Sanderson, Wagner, Mulzer, Renko, Fiema, Messe- car, Hollinger. Third Row: Freckleton, McBride, Shishkoff, Aznavorian, Locke, Kubrak, Markin. Second Row: Miss Katharine Evans, sponsor; Kupracshuck, Kosko, Ammons, Chrysler, Porich, Hutchla, Harbowy, Bricker. First Row: Peterson, Brown, Schwartz, Hebets, Hloznik, Hasholian, Johnston, Sacco. 101 SCIENCE CLUB Top Row: Kurmas, Perkins, Rupprecht, Hunt, Jason, Sorna, Kay. Second Row: Bowen, Olowich, Sullivan, Drabecki, Shishkoff, Milne, Kukawka. First Row: Noonan, Mr. Charles Lehman, sponsor; Kosko, Boyle, Alaniva. USHER CLUB Top Row: Martin, Trautz, N. Kluwe, Mulzer, Chilcote, Yakinovicz, Lange, Eski. Third Row: Konwinski, Klopcic, Domm, Sanson, Kuczin, Huchla, Bodnarchuk, Poloway. Second Row: Mr. Harold Hoffenbacher, sponsor; Alaniva, Kuprashuk, Remley, Trail, Ungaro, Sossi, Tarry, Mitchell. First Row: Italiano,Brown, Duren, LaFeve, Mihailoff, Feldman, Henry. TENNIS CLUB Top Row: Selwa, Lindman, Bojas, Sarkisian, Jensen, Hovermale. Third Row: Hoover, Kaczorowski, Jason, Cheat I e, Swanson, Gibson. Second Row: Stefanko, Lovachy, Blaney, Gallucci, Ungaro, Romano, Trautz. First Row: Cook, Mr. Harvey Failor, sponsor; Bowen. 102 CAMERA CLUB Top Row: Gniewek, Smalley, Piskitel, DiFranco, Bird. First Row: Mr. Samuel Vasiu, sponsor; Lovachy, Blaney, Lane, Traskos. MATH CLUB Second Row: Bedross, Peterson, Bird, Tuczak, Anger, Mr. Emilio Conti, sponsor. First Row: Bruno, Mueller, Ewing, Bunagiar. So maybe the fellows around you don't enjoy your enthusiasm, join the Booster Club or be a cheer leader. Somebody's got to do the yelling, and it might as well be you, Stevie. BOOSTER CLUB Top row: Mallory, Vantil,McCallion, Heid, Ryan, Olinik, Bierman, Sellen, Eski, Carlyon, Spruill, Jardine, Rheault 3rd row: Mr. Richard Hespen,sponsor; Tiede, Sherick, Remley, Shingler, Hefley, Deeny, Lutz, Grode, Ritchie,Boore, Cooke, Zdziebko, Miss Edna Stowell, sponsor 2nd row: Mrs. Bessie Stuart, sponsor; Mc- Evay, Volansky, Sheren, DeRosier, Chide, Kloc, Bernola, Katona, D. Blaney, Cornacchini, Vermullen, Liko 1st row: Pruitt, Romano, S. Blaney, Ohsowski, Mihailoff, Morson,Cre- bassa, Lovachy, Bensman, Haverty, Skruch, Filar CONSERVATION CLUB Top row: Thomas, Hiller, Bird, Teed, Ed- wards, Kay 2nd row: Papp, Fritz, Dyer, Gardner, Kelchak, Kukawka 1st row: Fehrenbaker, Fleming, Swanson, Mittig, Wolter, Gardiner 104 Requirements for a nursing trainee are checked off by members of the Future Nurses club. SERVICE CLUB Top Row: Hewitt, Wietz, Yacup, Winters, Kocis, Sellen, Cardinal, Schroeder, Fill- more, McGrath, Tomassini, Mruzik,Cook. Third Row: Schade, Kearney, Baldwin, Piper, Sullivan, Swapka, Aznavorian, Colantoni, Drabecki, Harbowy,Skruch, Kaczorowski, Cossick, Satawa, DeVuono. Second Row: Wonders, Bernocco, Guide, Tosto, Pauch, Karapetian, Bruno, Shingler, Boore, Love, Walker, Kosko, Waller, Ritchie, Domm. First Row: Crebassa, Kizer,Puzniak, Hashoian, Tkacz, Donnelly, Devyak, Dickey, Lawlor, Williams, Caruso. FUTURE NURSES CLUB Top Row: Huchla, Tellish, Trautz, Bacilla, Bruce, Manchester, Lange. Second Row: Kosko, Markarian, Mansour, Berkey, Remley, Konwinski, Sossi, Ungaro, Miss Dorothy Copony, sponsor. First Row: Haverty, Brown, Valle, Martindale, Nowlin, Parrish. 105 ■ Deeply engrossed in their work the Art Club members strive to make their posters and advertisements bright and V attractive. VARSITY CLUB Top Row: Giovannone, Gates, McEvoy, Bender, Zitny, Mattson, Black, Gest. Third Row: Kazlusky, lachowicz, Schaffer, Antishin, Kovach, Boguski, Dwyer, Necker. Second Row: Dujmovich, Hopp, Gniewek, Dreher,Kwasney, Holowaty,Ferracciolo, Polidori. First Row: Cardillo, Palumbo, Haskins, Fordell, Sparpana, Waypa, McLaughlin. MODERN DANCE CLUB Top Row: Bruno, Ptucha, Fina, Scanlon, Bruce, Colantoni, McCall ion, Sass, Dougher, Sullivan, Hewitt, Cheatle, Lange, Rectar, Wilhelm. Third Row: Mallory, Wysoki, Simoni, Fobar, Wojcik, Scudlo, Olive, Cross, Champlin, Parrish, Schoenherr, Ghrist, P. Thompson, M. Thompson, Trautz. Second Row: Mrs. Marion McKechnie, sponsor; Fish, Ayres, Markarian, Higgins, Hopka, Warzecnowski, Hayek, Ungaro, Sossi, Tosto, Martin, Guido, Piper. First Row: Yankee, Attard, Garrison, Bolley, Toth, Walker, Sheren, Caruso, Pruitt, Katona, Karlovetz, Arney, Bufalini. 106 GIRLS BOWLING CLUB Top Row: Anderson, Fina, Szymczyk, Nelson, Caporale, Hacker, Ptucha, Todor, Sasanas, Dahlen, Wilhelm, Cheatle, Mlynorowich, Williams, Bodinus. Third Row: Dombeck, Driscoll, Mansfield, Nasal, Olowich, Ammons, Bender, Labate, Zitny, Fish, Carothers, Shishkoff, Smetana, Gallo. Second Row: Centi, Gurney, Baldwin, Beers, Ungaro, Sossi, Koleff, Weir, Apger, McAfee, Gaston, Ismond, Meland, Mahaney, Biozovich. First Row: Ruppert, Sivori, Rewitzer, Yakimovicz, Rosentrater, Feldman, Boike, Yankee, Bianchi, Yopek, Feciashko, Hertel. GIRLS BOWLING CLUB Top Row: Ptucha, Miller, Harbowy, Clement, Scanlon, Ralph, Butchinger, Traskos, Halleen, May, Hoover, Mathews, Lewis. Third Row: Barlow, Oppat, Rupprecht, Ghrist, Swanson, S. Schulz, Freckelton, Chobotar, Dyke, Jardine, Shotey, Bennett, Sanson. Second Row: Wanderski, Renko, Bolley, Duren, Sheren, Henry, Beld, Dickey, Fenger, Schuman, Gallucci,Van Winkle, Tabaczynski. First Row: Brennan, Warzechowski, Nowak, Petrucci, Wojcik, Haverty, Schultz, Conti, Attard, Garrison, Toth. GIRLS BOWLING CLUB Top Row: Mallory, Hashoian, Schenk, Bunnell, Dougher, Sullivan, Hewitt, Kocis, Fillmore, Keebler, Moore, Manchester, Rector, McGrath, Sekoian, Schultz, Steadman, Sass, Tomassini. Third Row: Scudlo, Locke, Cesario, Aznavorian, Kolpacke, Lansing, Ropeta, Hlasny, Johnson, Walden, Roschke, Kaczorowski, Beamer, Kubrak, Mc- Callion, Martin, Martindale, Kluwe. Second Row: McEvoy, K arapetian, Klopcic, Walker, Anderson,Olive, Plont, M. Tudor, Ryan, Yuvan, Doyle, Cassisa, Berczel, Kuczin, Parrish, Bruce, Pruitt, Garrard. First Row: Salvatore, Gross, Mance, Myers, Gaston, Pitts, Campbell, Coleman, Putnick, Karlovetz, McCluskey, Nisbet, Ritchie, Piper, Lawlor. 107 CHOIR Those first long pants were acquired by accident. The choir was going to give a very special performance for the spring concert, and, because you were so short, nothing would do but that you had to stand in the front row. Funny thing, neither the knickers nor the little Lord Fauntleroy pants looked quite right; so, came the day when Dad, with many a tear, presented you with the long pink and green striped ones. Heaven forbid his son should look odd in a crowd. Top row: Ropeta, Anger, Colovas, Rewitzer, Piccone, Boguski, B. Ross, Gignac, Hiller, LaRoy, Piskitel, Kay. Third row: Morcom, Nelson, Stitz,Clark, B. Lewis,Cardillo, Kokosinski, Cullen, Sovitch, Sineni, George, Fordell, Pitnanelli. Second row: Mr. J. Ross Slabaugh,director; Field, Kristoff, Naumouritz, Berczel, Kuczin, Kluwe, Sojack, Johnson, Todaro, Schenk, Moore, Manchester, Fillmore, Vowell. First row: Coedy, Ventimiglia, Apger, Blaney, Martindale, Mattei, Gurney, Mance, Lamprose, Morrane, Fortuna, S. Ross. CHOIR x 'i Top row: Picked, Taylor, Otter, Cardinal, Wright, Wynsocki,Walczybock, Murdock, Stuchko, Mruzik. Third row: Beers, Pink, Fliger, Gazarek, Williams, Kuzma, Sarna, Kubrak, Baxter. Second row: Miss Ruth Richards, instructor; Wonders, Lawlor, Devyak, Donnelly Karapetian, J. Williams, Shotey, Dyke, Jardine. First row: Bowen, Goirdner, Gallucci, Dukes, Stevenson, Bates, Bennett, Lamarand, Dickey, Greaves. 108 Top Row: J. Candeo, Yanakieff, Gniewek, A. Drielts, Suprenant, B. Mueller, McKenzie, T. Bedoway, G. Poulos. Seventh Row: Driscoll, Dahlman, Massecar, Sobeck, Lundy, G. Giachero, D. Smith, Karcher, Englehart, Morrow. Sixth Row: Fish, Ayres, Bushey, V. Pfaffmann, Cullen, Ventro, Scofano, Thomson, Vigna. Fifth Row: M. MacDonald, Goslow, Koshkin, Stoyanoff, Taylor, Mattox, Parrish, Monsour, Marx. Fourth Row: W. Smith, Bruce, Schuett, Markarian, Sutherland, Fundaro, V. Foster, Drabecki. Third Row: T. Maddock, F. Siepierauski, Karafil, Gardiner. Second Row: A. Thomas, R. Davidson, D. Monahan, D. Youngs, Fodor, Smith, Picklo, Myak, Dreher, Byrnes. First Row: Milne, H. Fillmore, J. Benyi, Ferriby, J. Dull, Freeburn, Apkarian, Klovski, E. Brown, A. Dehard, Antonelli, Petroff. ORCHESTRA Top Row: Milne, Kukawska, Schmid, Day, Fillmore, Petroff, Lundy, Gingrich. Third Row: Mlyrarowich, Fundaro, Meier, Shiskoff, Henstock, Englehart, Noonan, Benyi. Second Row: Najpaver, Cromwell, Boatwright, Dahlman, Ryan, MacDonald, Brown, Bushey, Drebecki, Gardiner. First Row: Foster, Gaber, Tudor, Kashkin, Roose, Mueller. 109 Classrooms Well, yes, granted it may look a little strange to you now, Stevie, but some day all this will be very common. Each day will be spent in the classrooms cramming some bit of knowledge into an otherwise empty space. Don't worry, though. It's not all work. There are many bright moments in these classroom activities that help to speed away the time. 110 COUNSELORS I Top row: Jesse Cripps, Henry Lewis, William Young, Harvey Smith First row: Miss Dorothy Burrell,Mrs. Almerene Kaufman, Miss Clara Mae Beach, Miss Elsie Freitag, Mrs. Mary Beauchamf Kids sure could have used some counseling back in those early school days. That first day Mom left you in the clutches of the dear kindergarten teacher, it looked as if half the class needed a shoulder to cry on. Now that job is taken over by the swell folks we take our troubles to. Back in those early days in kindergarten we weren't faced with many problems, except of course, how to fasten galoshes, how to finagle a place in the sand pile, button our coats, find our mittens, and get pretty well smeared up with paint. Looking back now we realize that, with the advancing years, we were faced with pro- blems of a more complex nature, usually brought about by our own stupidity. At times we felt we needed a bit of counsel or guidance to help us out of our academic scrapes. And so it was that upon entering Fordson we found a group of teachers had taken the job of assistance as their own. We were each assigned to one of these people and informed that he was to be our counselor during the three years we were scheduled to spend within these walls. It didn't take us long to realize how wonderful these folks were and how valuable their aid could be at times. Before long we were telling them our troubles and, though at times our predicaments were a little ridiculous, they helped us out or made us see our way clear. There have been several counseling changes made in the past years, but it seems as though the job was one that fit each of those who took it over, or perhaps it was that all of those selected fit the job. At any rate our lives have been less troubled here because of the men and women who have given so much of their time in understanding us, assisting us, and putting up with us, no matter how trivial the matter may have seemed. 112 11B commercial student, Sharon Hangst, gets some helpful advice from her counselor. Miss Elsie Freitog. Mr. Harvey Smith, boys' coun- selor, helps Charles Owens solve a schedule problem. Job coordinators are always willing to help in any way, as are Miss Elizabeth Claugherty and Mr. Robert Evans helping Delphine Alaniva, and Armando Vigna. 113 Boastfully admiring their bulletin board are some Spanish students looking at the finished product before the parents did at the annual American Education Week tea. 114 Richard Youngs, 11B, performs a chemistry experiment for the benefit of his classmates, while looking very apprehensive. Virgil Schaffer, Gerald Lacho- wicz, and Armando Vigna attempt to solve a physics problem for the benefit of Mr. Rudolph Martinak and the rest of the class. Biology I students are engaged in dissecting a grasshopper while Miss Margaret Bires lends a helping hand. Mr. Frank Davis steals a peek at the camera as he points out iron curtain countries to two of his history students. So . . . Mother's little darling is having his first party, hmm? Well, parties will change as the years go by, and all this noise will be later at night, but right now, darlings, fight nice. Mr. Ray Parker answers a question for his civics class. 117 Phil Piccone, Norb Kollin, Helene Dickey, and Jane Greaves check up on their library technique. Tiny Mrs. Bessie Stewart gives Big Ed Hodges a helping hand in English. English 8 students compare notes before launching a debate. —-------------------- . i “Uncle Augustus Stager gives As much o, ta- o. . -H - � pointers to his math class. H, 'r VOices '� � b°“9h M‘“ M “ok into ,ho . , h rehears 119 Miss Ruth Richards takes a turn with the Glee Club. Funny, and she was so innocent looking, standing there mixing acids in chemistry. . So this is your first date, eh, Stevie? Well, someone should have told you those senior girls were dangerous. Mr. J. Ross Slabaugh signals for more from the 7th hr. Glee Club. Marie Meyer is a picture of concentration as she harkens to the bosses words over the dictaphone. The fine art of ditto work intrigues office practice gals. Mr. Kenneth Ripple demonstrates a calculator to his office practice class. 121 Mr. Bernard Lsr? asr - Mr. Sam Kopp offers some pointers to his bookeeping students. Spring fever seems to have af- fected some members of this class in bookeeping. The knew we were coming; so they baked a cake. Well, Stevie, it's your own fault. You told her you were sick. It was funny how fast the castor oil came out when we as much as hinted at not feeling well, but the worst of all was the flu bug grabbing off half the school. We recuperated while the homework piled up. Tide's in, dirt's out as two home ec. specialists get to work on the laundry. 125 126 The wheel is turning, turning, turning,. . as this art student bends over the potter's wheel. that swallowed up little Sophs . . .? That first morning you came to school good and early to case the joint before classes began, but the tell-tale F book clutched in your sticky paw gave you away. You were doomed to five months of serfdom under the senior rule. Patta-cake, patta-cake, baker's man. , ora Sullivan, and Tom nlives fof printif'g' Biof 100' ura fhecking over nega CheoKing darWroom. Roy gather in me Photography bugs line up their victims to be shot in one of their lens-clicking sprees. 128 VasiVs round fable of offset experts. 129 Students Work Knowledge about the interior parts of a car are as essential to the Driver's Training classes as are the outer working parts. 130 The usual secretarial duties are handled by June Hopka in her work as a stenographer in a local law office. Filing and billing for a trucking concern keep Nancy Harcourt occupied during the hours she puts in. 13) For Class Credit Billing work for a construction company is handled by Eugene Sea I la working on the co- operative plan. Joyce Battistone checks on order for building materials at her job in the billing department of a local construction firm. But, gee whiz, how many tons of pa- per can a guy tie up without taking a tiny rest. And besides, these magazines can be very educational....honest! Combining a little shop math, mechanical drawing, drafting, related drawing, architectural design, and landscaping. Rich Skruch turns out a neat plan for a gas station. A few more tools and he could build the thing. 132 Struggling with the intricacies of mechanical drawing these lOB'sget help from Mr. Ted Motley. They are, left to right, Benny Buffone, Henry Morrone, Tom Brown, Jack Hille, and Fred Wiley, who are now lOA's. 133 Hard at work this shop math class carries out an assignment made by Mr. Le Roy Chariick. 134 After seven straight hours in the industrial hall, it's quite a shock to wander out into day- light in main hall and consult the bulletin board to find out what the rest of the school is doing. Carl Couture completes his printing job under the watchful eye of Mr. Harold Cross. Pencils and compasses are pushed hard in this mechanical drawing class. 135 Future radio-T.V. repairmen tune up in radio shop. Mr. Norval Fell supervises a radio testing job being handled by Tom Berry, center. 136 Dan Doyle gets some assistance from Bob Dietzler as he soups up a motor. See, we took the dent out of here. Two auto shop students point out their work to Mr. Walter Billiet. 137 Looking as though he enjoys his work, Tony Schmizze buckles down in wood shop. George Tindell shows off for, left to right, Kenneth Kwee, William Licari, Frank Sislo, Gary Kendall, Andy Glavanovich, Bob Danowski, Ray Kwucinski, Tony Schmizze and John Baloh. 138 Mr. John Ringelspaugh, right, explains machine shop technique with the help of Gerry Tierney and Eugene Jacobovich. 139 Evening Activities Some day, Stevie, you won't be content to just sit all evening playing with your fuzzy friend. You will want to mingle with people your own age and engage in some type of recreational activity. Our evenings were spent, two nights a week, engaged in many activities provided on the evening recreation program. 140 141 With the frustration of a man lost in the desert for weeks without water, Stevie, you'll make a dash for that senior fountain to sup the bubbling nectar that flows only for those chosen upperclassmen who qualify as seniors. Anything from swimming to cards is offered to the lucky Fordsonites who take advantage of the evening recreation program offered from fall to spring two nights a week. A variety of activities under the direction of qualified instructors make up a schedule that fits the needs of many students and their friends during the evening hours. Careful, Mr. Brazell, we can see your hand, The teacher joins in a fast game of pinochle with Ray Boyagian, Michael O'Connor, and Don Sparpana. 142 There's something in the cards for Tom Dearagh and Jerry Fiema, but Jean Robertson and Gerry Wiseman have plans for the next game. Hey! Somebody untie me! seems to be the cry of Ronald Ash and Norman Haddad, as they practice tumbling in night recreation. 143 Striking a picturesque pose, the modern dance class interprets various moods. 144 Concentration is needed as Tony Lipani and Bill Flaton strive to defeat their opponents at ping pong. A little more bend is added by Miss Peggy Bires as her modern dance class struggles with its rehearsals. Who would have thought the time would speed by so quickly? He only told us ten weeks ago when this term paper was due. . . You may find a bit of sadness in the realization that that paper is your last big effort, as far as Fordson is concerned. Believe us, Stevie, it had better be good. 145 Features Looking for something, Stevie? You're at least pointed in the right direction for all the good things which are to come next. We hope your outside-of-class activities will be as super-charged with fun as ours were I 146 Our Leading Boosters Ready to lead the marching band, Fordson's majorettes line up for a picture. Left, top to bottom: Bev Strayer, Jean Squires, Pauline Ungaro, Pat Vencelov. Right: Gerry Parton, Betty Jean Hacker, Joy Walden, and Nancy Harcourt. CHEERLEADERS Top: Jean Crebassa Second Row: Marion Lovachy,Margaret Shingler. First Row: Betty Heid, Marge Jardine, Joan Ryan. 148 The Annual Bloomer Boy Basketball Game Looking like something out of a musician's nightmare, the band poses for a picture before the game. Try as you may Stevie, those senior pictures will lend a note of sadness, although they commemorate a happy event. While you try to look pleasantly intelligent, you'll feel as if you were posing for a passport photo to some unknown destination. Time out finds the pa jama-clad Tower boys joining the band on the sidelines. Oh, come now, men! It can't be as tiring as all that. After all this is only the half. Leisurely spread about the floor are, left to right: Bloomer Boys Van Dusen, Martinak, Lehman, Brazell, Magregian, Gendzwill, Stager, and Conti. Referee Joe Kaslusky leans against the edge of the picture. 149 The Fall All - School Play STAGE DOOR Texas Dick Lubinski greets Gail Walker as she prepares for a date with Ken MacGarvey. This is only one of the love affairs in the topsy-turvev Footlights Club . George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber Cast Sue Fontaine..................Terry Randall Joe Benyi.....................Keith Burgess Bill Butzlaff..................David Kingsley Sue Sossi Joe De Franco Don Traskos Laura Sutherland Joe Brown Elaine Kashkin Cynthia Bruce Jackie Winters Carol Schuman Vince Mancenelli Gail Walker Delores Krikorian Shirley Lange Gary Gates Beverly Strayer Al Aznavorrian Helen Bell Ken MacGarvey Dick Lubinski Rosemarie Nowlin Shirley Gairdner Elaine Field Margie Brando Rose Merlino Jeanette Mance Betty Broegman Bob Burns Mr. Eugene K. Baker .... Director The eternal triangle offers some spirited moments as the principals, Keith Burgess, played by Joe Benyi- Terry Randall, played by Sue Fontaine; and David Kingsley,portrayed byBill Butslaff, engage inadebate over Hollywood ve'rsus Broodway . 150 Stage Door” Her dreams come true, Terry Randall relaxes. Betty Broegman and Don Traskos listen, tongue-in-cheek, to the banter between Sue Sossie and her lumber tycoon boyfriend, Joe DiFranco. Hollywood star, Helen Bell, barges in on the confusion of the Footlights Club armed with press photographers. 151 Corning from the dressing room, the Fordson gridders return to field of play for a successful second-half. Ever on the job at Fordson football games, Mr. Albert May takes the ticket from Bill Necker as Mrs. Lucille Pethel and Mr. Bernard Barnett look on. Got the touchdown; now make that kick I on Hurray, Fordson gets a first ( the visitors' two yard line I Hey whats the score? Fordson fans at the Dearborn game are looking mo- mentarily discouraged. Benny Roman's idea of keeping Dearborn clean. Elaine Field doesn't quite agree. Giving out with the Fordson Fight are the trumpet section of the band. They are Joe Benyi, Ronald Petroff, Howard Filmore, John Dull,Dell Monahan, David Dreher, John Apkerian. 153 Boosters Follow Our Team � ( 5 I ; 9 Sc t m npi ry'i mmk ii- ' As the sign expresses, a large group of Fordson 'travelers1 set out to cheer for the football team in hopes of a victory. Hail, hail, the gang was all there when we stopped fora snack after attending,by bus,the football game at Port Huron,, Full tummies made up for defeat. Cheering at the Port Huron game seems to have tuckered out Marge Shingler and Pat McEvoy,as Pat makes use of Marge's shoulder on the long trip home on the bus. The chaperons, Mr. Donald Calkins and his fiancee, try catching a little shut-eye on the trip home and grinningly catch the photographer in the act of taking a candid shot. Mr. Charles Hanover, former counselor, plays Santa to some of the new teachers. Receiving their pins of merit are Mr. Wil- liam Van Dusen, Mr. Ted Matley, Miss Betty Yoder, Miss Peggy Bires, Mr. Robert Brazell, Mr. John Martinak, Mr. Russell Loesell, and Mr. Harvey Failor. After a 11, they could have made a mistake somewhere. . That last week flew by on jet-propelled feet, and we could hardly believe the day had come to step into those long-awaited caps and gowns. You'll find out, Steve, my boy, no matter how they may laugh and giggle, your friends will be as sad as we were on that day. Hey, who wants some java? is the cry of Mr. John Davis as he ped- dles coffee. Looks like it will take some yelling to arouse Mrs. Clarel White seated in front of him. 155 We Burst With Gerry Skruch hurries to complete her knitting, while Pat Mathews puts the finishing touches on the tree in upper main Deck the halls with boughs of holly . . and the choir opens the annual Christmas cele- bration. Oohl How nice! exclaims Bee Gajewski, as she and other little ones from the journalism staff open their gifts. Left to right: Pat Fletcher, Bev. Kinsman, Pinky Higgins, and Don Pond. There was no snow for this Christmas, but the spirit was there all the same. The halls were bright with festive bulletin boards, and colored bulbs winked from the trees in study halls. Club members busily planned ways of helping others less fortunate than themselves, and the lan- guage classes struggled with age-old carols in Spanish, French, and Latin. Mr. Russell Loesell proudly displayed his Venetian blind slat tree guaranteed not to shed,and the horticulture classes turned plain greens and cones into huge wreathes for the auditorium. The nights of tne annual Christmas concert came, and the choir, glee clubs, orchestra, and modern dance groups combined talents to entertain the folks with the ancient and modern tributes to the birth of a tiny King. 156 The Five Dukes give out with some mellow rhythm for the Christmas dance. Couples whirl gaily, surrounded by Christ- mas decorations and filled with holiday spirit. 157 Little Annette Cook gazes dreamily at the presents under the tree and dreams of Christmas morning and all it will bring. Spirit At Christmas The choral and orchestral presentations wel- comed the season with the light-hearted Deck the Halls . Then the melodies swelled and spread the wondrous story on wings of sung. The deeply-moving Alleluia , the simple Away in the Manger , and finally the finale of the Choral Fantasy, climaxed the evening with the thrilling chorus Gloria in Excelsis Deo . And then silence ... With the song of the angels ringing in their ears and hearts, the audience stepped into the crisp clear night. No doubt many of them, gazing at the tall tree winking from the tower and topped with the six-pointed star of David, knew once more that, no matter how dark the night, the world would eternally hope, sing of and pray for that ... peace on earth, good will to all men, promised long ago at another Christmas celebration. Oh, well, what can a fellow expect after three years of accumulation. 12A Noralie Scott signs her name to the dotted line while fel- low classmates Eddie Lasinski, and Andy Jacovetti make sure her registration for the November elections is filed. Crowded? Heavens no! Though the birdie was this way the action of the game was 'tother. Just one of many great games in the '52 - ‘53 season. Just checking, says hall monitor Carol Schuman, as she glances at the hall pass offered by Vickie Koleff. All's quiet as Mrs. Alice Locklin patrols West Hall. Who stopped the music? We've just begun this dance. Come, come sir, this is no way to look at things. Ralph Davidson takes time out from his usual position behind a set of to work out on the parallel bars. 159 We cheered our state champs to victory Spirited Fordsonites fight weariness and much-wanted sleep to celebrate and 'voice' their delight after winning the state championship in basketball at Michigan State College. Marching in open-mouthed awe, Fordson rooters stormed Jennison Field House to cheer the Tractors on to victory. Looking out across the field at the stadium, with our proud parents watching our every move, and then back at the school glowing in the fading light of a June sun, we realized how very much was behind us. The diplomas we were soon to grasp were the key to what lay ahead. 160 Time out for refreshments at the Homecoming Dance as preparations for the crowning of the queen are just about to take place. Hey there, Joe Kovach, could you use an extra pair of hands for pouring those Cokes? Yessir, the Fordson ballroom was bustling with activity at the Homecoming Dance sponsored by the Varsity Club and GAA. Speaking of coincidences I Nick Dujmovich, John Palumbo, and Vic Ferraciolo, all 12A's, chose 1 OB's as their dates for the Homecoming Dance. The girls are Sylvia Johnson, Joan Nieporte, and Barbara Keller. 161 Tsk, tsk. Come on, Don Bender, Janet Boyle, Sue Fontaine, and Bill Black, get to work and wait on your customers. Spring A Victorian tin-type of the Day family from Life With Father finds Cal Cullin and Malcom MacDonald, standing; Gary Gates, Sue Fontaine and John Fleming seated; with Larry Fehrenbaker on the floor in a typical pose of that era. Their play names were Clarence, John, Father, Mother, Whitney, and the baby Harlan. Clarence and his father have a serious discussion about his new suit at the Day Family breakfast table. All-School Play Those darn gypsies are here again, mutters Father, as he and Mother and Clarence greet Mary Skinner and Cousin Cora, played by Nancy Vermullen and Jean Squires. Whitney recites his Catechism for the good Reverend, played by John Kiptyk, while Mother and Harlan coach from the sidel ines. 163 Sorcerer’s” Spell Casts Magic Happy Young Heart, sings Joyce Clark in her role as Aline, while the village girls gather to wish her happiness on her betrothal. Joyce Clark, as Aline, and Charles Hiller, as Alexis, listen to the sorcerer, played by Calvin Cull in, tel I of the magic powers of his love philter . Under the influence of the potion, old loves are forgotten and Sir Marmaduke Poindexter (Bob Ross) decides to marry Dame Partlett, played by Pat Dahlen. Andy Boguski, the bewildered vicar, looks to Aline and Alexis for some information. Or he or I must die . The sorcerer tells of the only cure for the effects of the potion. Popular opinion decides that he, and not Alexis, must go. 164 Looking mighty dressy the orchestra watches the birdie. Top row: Eldon Scott, director, Tom Gardner. Second row: Judy Tudor, Arline Bushey, Virginia Foster, Joe Fundaro, Ron Petroff, Benyi, Howard Filmore. First row: Richard Schmidt, Irene Drabecki, Shirley Meier, Mary Mlynarawich, Pat Shishkoff, Joan Ryan, Blanche Mueller. In one of their more casual moments Ron Petroff, Connie Gniewek and Joe Benyi give out with some gone Dixieland. Brother, can you spare a dime when a cold band member wants a hot cup of coffee between halves? 165 American Education Week Tea h rehearsal out coming game, Petroff, Conrad , and Joe Benyi The Annual Social studies teacher, Ray Parker (councilman-about-town), directs traffic into Middle Rouge Park for the teachers' annual pic- nic. No one goes hungry at the faculty picnic. The loaded plates and intent looks are evidence of the serious business at hand. Teachers and their families like to eat, and this group seems to be getting its fill. Miss Margaret Bires, Mrs. Ann Ringlesbaugh, Miss Betty Yoder, Mr. Wade Smith, Miss Elizabeth Claucherty, Miss Marion Hunsicker, and Mrs. Nelle Driese are just a part of the faculty picnic. Faculty Picnic Mrs. Gladys Biestek serves the food while Mr. John Ringlesbaugh looks after his sons, Tom and Jay. Canada Visits Fordson Just waitin' for that bus to pull out are Fordson's exchange students, left to right: Tom Carlyon, Marge Jardin, Gerry Tierney, Alice Boore, Bill Milne, Marilyn Ritchie, Pat Szymczyk, Vickie Koleff, Chester Coccia, Shirley Fenger, Virgil Schaffer, Jane Anderson, and Dick Masi. A good-sized crowd awaits the arrival of our wandering exchange students after their week's stay in London, Ontario. Mr. Ardis heartily welcomes an ex- change student from London. Alice Boore stands behind her guest, as Virgil Schaffer looks on at the greeting. Oh boy, here they come! Where's mine? “ 170 In Exchange Gosh, I wonder what my exchange guest looks like. Is that her? Al I aboard for London, as goodbyes are said to Frank Davis by his parents Mr. and Mrs. W.F.Davis and young brother, James. Virgil Schaffer says a tender good-bye to Pat Domm as he prepares to leave with the other exchange students for the long journey to London, Ontario. Mom looks on. With all the luggage neatly tucked away in the bus and the motor sounding immediate departure, Rose Marie Gallucci, on the left, bids her mother farewell. Was it thought of the dance or the photographer that brought out those mean looks. Sam Ross and Pat Hayek look happier, though, as they hand in their tickets and look forward to an evening of fun. Looks as though Jean Sellen could use several more pairs of hands, as she busily checks coats at one of the many dances. The candid camera catches Mr. and Mrs. Ardis in a cheerful mood between dances at the Turkey Turnabout . Nick Dujmovich, football co-captain, skeptically looks at the live turkey he won at the Turkey Turnabout . Lura Sullivan assists Mrs. Ardis in drawing the winning stub, as class president, Gerald Lachowicz, gives away the dressed turkey. V 1 On comes the rush! Seems odd for students to be in a hurry to get back to classes after lunch. Who said that we're in a hurry to get out of school after 3:301 No- thing like a few hundred crowded into one spot. Naughty, naughty, shame on you, Lester Brill, Jean Crebassa, and Gene Schwitzer. We caught you trying to see what this year- book would be like and getting a sneak preview way back last November. 173 Top Row: Terry Coffey, Leslie Piskitel, Donald Pond, Mary Gandolfo, Beatrice Gajewski, Patricia Bierman, Victor Ferracciolo, Walter Dwyer, Gary Gates, Miss Anne White, adviser. 2nd Row: Barbara Rydholm, Shirley Schulz, Beverly Kinsman, Nancy Mitchell, Delphine Alaniva, Patricia Szymczyk, Geraldine Kurdsiel, Cynthia Harbowy, Margaret Shingler. 1st Row: Roberta Carothers, Weyona Higgins, Elaine Field, DeVere Kosko, Janet Dubois, editor-in-chief; Marilyn Schade, Frances Locke, Dolores Cesario. SPRING TOWER TRIBUNE STAFFS Top Row; Gerry Kurd?iel, Barbara Rydholm, Les Piskitel, Mary Gandolfo, Roberta Carothers, Margaret Shingler. 2nd Row: Miss Anne White, adviser, Frances Locke, Pat Fletcher, Nancy Mitchell, Beatrice Gajewski, Don Pond. 1st Row: Pat Szymczyk, Elaine Field, editor-in-chief, gold Staff; DeVere Kosko, editor-in-chief, blue staff; Beverly Kinsman, Janet Dubois. 174 This was no ordinary year as far as the Tower Tribune was concerned. The first semester was spear-headed by Janet Dubois and her staff of able-bodied news gatherers who skimmed through the issues with nary a hitch. But. . . the second semester found the Tower Tribune headed by not one but two staffs, the blue and the gold. These staffs were led by seasoned reporters and editors, DeVere Kosko on the blue, and Elaine Field on the gold. Also unusual was the fact that the two sports editors were both girls, an oddity in itself. Each staff boasted a full retinue of able scribes who plied their pencils in the hope that once again The Tower Tribune would rank All-American in the National Scholastic Press Association ratings. TOWER TRIBUNE MECHANICAL STAFF Top Row: Second Row: First Row: Bronner, Rice, Delzynski, Rice, Godzak. laquinto. Brill, Fetchel, Stamm, Jedynak. Posa, Stacho, Bryan, Fera,Browb, Mr. Leonard Stolfo, Instructor. So here it is . . . that last long look at the walls that have sheltered us these three years. Within this building linger echoes of the laughter and sorrow, cheers and fanfares, fading strains of the school song and faint, haunting refrains of long-ago dances. And amid these intangible memories a tiny bit of each graduate remains to recall those wonderful days now a part of the past. 175 This is it, folks, the summary of another year. A pictorial review of the thrills and chills, laughs and sor- rows of a group of individuals, sharing the common title of Fordsonites, lies within these covers. We give it to you. Read and remember. Mr. William Watson, photography teacher, took most of the candid pictures. Ray Bird, 1 1B, assisted the staff as student photographer. The American Printing Company, Detroit, handled the printing and binding. The administration and faculty provided time during classes for many pictures. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Osborn are the parents of the baby pictured on pages 5 and 20. The remaining baby pictures are of the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Domino.