Grafton High School - Graftonian Yearbook (Grafton, OH)

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 W1W11! wmmwmmwmmmmm d I 3 i i I A 01» fill Of GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL, state of Ohio, being of We the SENIOR CLASS of 1953, city of Grafton, county of Lorain, sound mind and body do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament: 1ILOMENE SCHULTZ MICHAEL SUSAK leaves her typing ability to Herbert Blanchard, and her height to Roberta yates. leaves bis ability to buy broken-dovn cars to his brother joe, and his ability to play football to Gordon Brunson. JANICE BUCHHOLZ MAX THOMAS BARBARA JOHNSON SHIRLEY KAZMIERCZAK - leaves her good behavior to her brothers, and all her abilities to the Seventh Grade girls. ROBERT YOST - leaves his height to Donald Longvell, and his quietness to Stanley Sxczpanakl. SHIRLEY NICELY - leaves her cheerleading ability RAY BREHM to Carol Castle, and her ability to stay vlth one boy to jean Strickland. DALE BARBER CARL OVERY leaves his chara to Francis thltesel, and bis egotlsa to Ruby Scbultx. leaves his dropklcking ability to his brother Bob. and bis ability to get in early to Clifford Hopkins. ALLAN SOOY leaves her softball ability to Barbara Hales, and her good grades in Office practice to Beverly Hales. leaves his ability as a soda jerk to Don Rozga, and his ability to dance to George Kaxniercxak. leaves her ability to add large nunbers to Bea Mclntlre. and her ability to play a flute to Guy Everson. leaves bis athletic unlforns to Ronnie Camel and his ability to get along vlth girls to Bob Bittner. leaves his ability to place second in the Speech M et to anyone who enters, and his ability to call square dances to Doug Van Nostran and Kenny Virkner. THE SENIORS leave their Honored position to the juniors. leave their exemplary conduct to the Sophomores. leave their studious minds to the Freshmen. leave their Many Thanks to our Class Adviser, Mrs. Robson, to the School and faculty we leave our life-long respect. Signed, The Senior Class of 1953 Testators: Barbara Johnson Michael Susak i I I s i mmmw

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Dear Mrs. Robson: fropljccg May 26, 1963 I'« sorry that I haven't written to you sooner, but the following experience since graduation will explain why. It was a sunny day In the fall when Shirley and I enlisted In the Waf’s. We were sent to the Shepard Air Force Base In Texas. Reweiber we told you In school that we were going to Join the Waf's, but you never believed us. Well after training, Shirley and I graduated to the top rank of Sergeant, we then received our long awaited 30 day leave, knowing that we would then be shipped overseas. We decided that we would start froa Texas and go hoie to good old Ohio. After traveling for five straight hours we becaae tired and hungry. We decided to stop at the first place we could lay our eyes on. We traveled for a few wore llles and then noticed a place called the 'Oklahoia Dairy Bar’, as we entered, the wanager looked failllar, as we got closer we noticed it was Max Thowas. We talked for hours and reainlsced about the good old school days at G.H.S. it then was very late so Max invited us to spend the night on his Billion dollar ranch with his wife and twins. After breakfast we said goodbye and started off again. As we entered a large town in Missouri we noticed signs that read: ‘DON’T MISS TOE BIG GAMS TODAY’ “The Bloodthirsty Bulldogs against the Raabling Rais’ , we talked it over and decided to go to see this gaie. Neither of us had gone to a football gaie since we left school. While watching thei war up before the gaie we both noticed the fullback for the Bulldogs. He was wearing nuaber 52 and it reminded us of Mike. Just then the announcer gave the line-up and auch to our delight 52 actually was Mike Susak. He also said that Mike was leading the league with touchdowns. We went to see Mike after the gaae, he was surprised to see us and asked us to have dinner with hia. Natu- rally we accepted. Much to our surprise, Mike with all of his aoney, was still driving his 1940 Chrysler. After dinner we said good-bye to Mike and wished hla luck In his playing. When we found ourselves in St. Louis we thought we would go shopping. As Shirley backed our Jeep up Into the parking place she buaped the car behind us. A woaan cane dashing out and was exclalning because we had buaped her brand new Cadillac. When she calaed down we recognized her,—-Shirley Nicely. Shirley told us she was narrled to joe and that she was very happy. She asked us up to her house for dinner and of course we accepted, upon arriving, we noticed a beautiful ranch type hone. Shirley then told us that her husband was a navy pilot and was doing fine. After dinner we said good-bye to Shirley and her fanlly. Our next stop before we reached Ohio was in Illinois. For entertalnaent we went to a water show. The prograa read that the next act would be a ballet under water. After watching the girls swia we recognized Willy Schultz. We went back to talk to Willy after the show, she said that she was warned to her director. Willy wanted us to stay longer but we were anxious to get hoae. Shirley and I were traveling fast and hard. Going through a saall town we forgot about the speed and soon there was a red light following us. When we pulled over getting ready to pay a fine we recog- nized the Pollceaan was Bob Yost, we were all glad to see each other and Bob tore up the ticket he had started to give.us. He told us he was warned and had two beautiful children. We then said good-bye to Bob and started off once wore. As we reached Indiana our Jeep started giving us trouble. We then went to the nearest house and called a gas station. When the aechanlc arrived, such to our surprise It was Carl Overy. He repaired our Jeep and told us that he had a business of his own now and was doing fine. Carl refused our payaent and we gave hla our congratulations upon his business venture and started off once aore. The next aornlng we finally arrived in Grafton. It sure was good to see the hoae folk again. One night while I was over at Shirley’s talking over our trip and how we happened to aeet soae of our classaates there was a sharp knock on the door. When Shirley answered it, it was a Fuller Brush Salesaan, she asked hla In and we then recognized Allan Sooy. He told us that he was working toward his Doctor’s Degree, and was doing this kind of work during his suaaer vacation. Two weeks later we said good-bye to our friends and faailles and started for San Francisco, froa where we would be shipped across. While waiting for our ship to coae in and to get our orders we noticed Barbara Johnson getting off a a ship called the U.S.S. Johnson. We hurried over to her. Barbara was surprised to see us and told us she enlisted in the Waves and had the top rank of Captain. We wanted to talk longer but our ship then docked and we had to leave. At last we were on our way and after getting settled In our quarters, we decided to look around the ship. After walking for a tiae we heard soaeone singing in the Club Rooa. We hurried in and noticed Ray Brehn on the stage. We rushed back stage and waited to see hla. He told us he had Bade his career sing- ing and was entertaining the troops. He also told us he had wade a couple of records under the W.O.L.F. label. Ray left us at Hawaii and truly we were sorry to say “Aloha’ . We arrived three days later in Japan. After two aonths of hard work we attended a U.S.O. show given, to the troops. The announcer told us that the next perforaer would be “The Great Dale Barber”. Shirley and I just about fell out of our chairs when we heard this. We talked to Dale later and gave hla the news about the rest of the class that graduated in 53”. When Shirley and I finally were discharged we aoved to Florida and opened a school for future stock - car drivers, we are doing fine and waking aoney. By the way we entered a race yesterday and won the championship so we are now known as the Kazaierczak-Buchholz stock-car racing teaa. When you are In Florida to visit your Bother stop off at the “St. Petersburg speedway” and you’ll find us either working on our car or racing. Sorry I haven’t written sooner but I hope this letter explains why. It surely seeaed good to see our classaates again. Hope to see you soon. Love. Janice

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MEET THE SENlORS Shirley - Shirley Kaye Senior President of the class, Is a right Inspiring young lass. Carl - Carl Carl is full of fun and quite gay, There won’t be another like him for many a day. Shirley - Shirley Shirley is really loads of fun. And she has Joe Feher on the run. Barbara - Barb Barbara takes care of our ‘Treasure Just so she doesn’t spend it for her pleasure. Janice jan Jan reports the latest news, And she’s really in the groove. Raymond - Ray Ray is the kid to have around, When lots of fun is to be found. Dale Dale Dale is quite an Actor, He orders his make-up from Max Factor. Allan - At Allan is the class salesman, But latter on he will probably become a mailman. In just a few lines may we say, How much we’ve enjoyed the years We’ve spent in old Grafton High; From the year our school was built Many have graduated hence. As each class comes and goes, One must oft-times question How much each one has benefitted From his twelve years here? In the class of Fifty-three” We are twelve such students Each one eager to learn And all that could be done was done; Each teacher worked and worked To teach us all we know; The twelve years passed by swiftly And now the time is here,-- Graduation day is upon us And new adventures before us lie. The teachers all have wished us luck, and fortune, And sent us on our separate ways And all that we can say or do Is ‘ lhank you each and every one For all that you have done for us. Michael - Mike Mike is the football star. But doesn’t think South Amherst is too far. Robert - Bob Bob is on the quiet side, Even when he is asked to ride. Max - Kaase Max is star of the basketball team, And he really has a money-making scheme. Wilomene - 'Hilly Willy is her nickname, But she is sweet just the same. WANTS TO BF, Will. BE Max -a Millionaire -a Manager of a Drug Store Shirley K. -a Physicist -an Old Maid Carl -a Jet Pilot -a Hot Rod Racer Willy -a Housewife -a Truant Officer Shirley -a Housewife -aaHousewi fe Barbara -a Stenographer -a Telephone Operator Janice -a Typist -a Stock Car Driver Ray -a Junk Collector -an Ambassador to France Dale -an Actor -a Grave Digger Allan -a Salesman -a Cowboy Bob -a Bus Driver -an Undertaker Mike -a Electronics Technician -a Swabbe CLASS POEM In just a few lines may we say, How much we’ve enjoyed the years We’ve spent in Old Grafton High; From the year our school was built Many have graduated hence. As each class comes and goes, One must oft-times question 'How much each one has benefitted From his twelve years here?’ In the class of ‘Fifty-three’ We are twelve such students Each one eager to learn And all that could be done was done; Each teacher worked and worked To teach us all we know; The twelve years passed by swiftly And now the time is here,— Graduation day is upon us And new adventures before us lie. The teachers all have wished us luck and fortune. And sent us on our separate ways And all that we can say or do Is ‘Thank you each and every one For all that you have done for us’.