Iron Mountain High School - Argonaut Yearbook (Iron Mountain, MI)

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THE ARGONAUT V V A A v NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ,ii- The National Honor Society. organized for the purpose of fostering the foul cardinal qualities of Character, Scholarship. Leadership. and Service. granted a charter to the lron Xlountain High School on Febru- ary 25. 1921. To be eligible for the society. a student must rank in the upper third of his class scholastically and must receive a high ranking by the fa- culty on the four qualities. Ten to fifteen percent of the graduating class may belong to the society. the exact number being determined by the school officials. Demetra Corombus became a member during her Junior year. lt is the aim of every student to become a member of this society which strives to attain the highest ideals of living. identities On Nlay first, at the annual accomplishment P.T.-eX. meeting, the of the new members were revealed. The following seniors were presented with honor pins: Arthur Anderson Marcene Andreini Gloria Bolognesi Evelyn Carollo Josephine Carlevato William Cochran James Confeld Demetra Corombus Florence Engstrom George Fornetti Audrey Hansen Tames Harvey Rose Izzo Mary Laughlin Verna Mae Xault Harriet Parmelee Carmelina Pellegrino Dorothy Rahm Lucille Rusky Richard Vicklund e Thirty-ive

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' THE ARGONAUT ' V A A V SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1938, the fiftieth class to be graduated from the Iron Nlountain High School, entered the building under the capable guidance of Dorothy Rahm, president, Arthur lNIiresse, vice president, Evelyn Carollo, secretary-treasurer, and lVIiss Hartz and Miss Felzo, advisers. First place in the historical division of the HalloWe'en Parade Won for us the temporary retaining of the trophy. Our debut on the social scene with the Sophomore Party was a success. Representation on the Student Council consisted of James Harvey, Donald Michela, and Ted Firme. Directed by Demetra Corombus, president, William La Vasser, vice president, Gloria Bolognesi, secretary-treasurer, Student Council mem- bers, VVilliam Cochran, James Harvey, Arthur Nliresse and Dorothy Rahmg Miss Hartz, Mr. VVright and Mr. Anderson, advisers, the Jun- iors strove to maintain its high standing in the activity-filled year. lvith the realization that they were to be the fiftieth graduating class, the Juniors selected the theme The Gay Nintiesn for their Carni- val. Popularity King and Queen, Theodore Firme and lNfIarcene An- dreini, reigned. With the profits from the Junior Carnival We entertained the Sen- iors at a formal banquet on June 7. lVIr. William Potter, Who retired from the school faculty, was presented With a gift. After the banquet everyone attended the Braumart Theater where they were invited by lWr. Martin Thomas. The junior Prom theme Some Rainy Day was carried out with large umbrellas, summer porch furniture, a picket fence adorned with flowers and pine boughs that covered the Walls. Prom chairmen, Wil- liam Cochran, Lorraine Goulette, Fred Fox and Marion Logic chose Howard Kramer and his orchestra to play. Led by Richard Vicklund, president, Grant Franson, vice presidentg Gerald Nelson, secretary-treasurer, Miss Hofer, adviser, and Student Councilmen, Demetra Corombus, Arthur Anderson, John Clash, Theo- dore Firme and VVilliam Manahan, the Senior Class began its last year by selling magazines for the Senior Memorial, which Was an electric mimeograph and the starting of a fund for a two-way loudspeaking sys- YCTH. The plan La Paloma was submitted by Norma Eskil and Harriet Parmelee, Senior Hop chairmen. A large Mexican hat suspended from the ceiling, silhouettes of a Nlexican couple and a corral completed the setting in which Harold Menning and his orchestra played. And now we are about to pass through the portals of the Iron Mountain High School where we have spent three happy years. Ive shall strive to prove, once we are out in the world, that these years have not been spent in vain. irty-I o ur

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' THE ARGONAUT v V A A v SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY TIME: June 6, 1950, The Flying Fifties,'. SCENE: Twin Falls Hatchery. DRAMATIS PERSONAE AT REUNION Mr. William Pulkinen-Professor of Economics at Columbia University. Mr. Earl Poisson-Lifeguard at Atlantic City. Sister Mildred Ellingson-Nun at Sit. Mary's Convent. Miss Mary Monica Laughlin-Hepcat. Mr. Eugene Lupini-Sparring partner for Joe Louis. Miss Catherine Ragni-Milk maid at the Dairy Bar. Mr. Arthur Miresse-Manager of the Rex Cinema Center. Miss Norma Bartelli-Usherette at the Rialto. Mr. Earl Person-Model Husband, as selected in a nationwide poll. Mr. Arthur Racette--Sarong manufacturer in Alaska. Miss Marjorie Minucci-Dental hygiene nurse. Mr. Clarence Mongrain-Hitler's bodyguard. Mr. Anthony Loverich-Tobacco auctioneer. Miss Margaret Pesavento- Nurse at the County Infirmary. Mr. James Gleason-Lion tamer. Miss Marion Logic-Home demonstrator for Hotpoint stoves. Mr. Ernest Bartolomeolli-Leading member of The American Literary Associationj Miss Eunice Richardson-Chief cooky designer at Happy's Lunch. Mr. John Jansen-Presidenft of the C.I.O. Mr. Earl Vondale-Star salesman for the American Observer. Mr. Raymond Dirksen-Errand boy at Walgreents Drug Store. Mr. George Kovacich-Director of the U. S. Mint in San Francisco. Miss Dorothy Hill-Caddyette at the Pine 'Grove Country Club. Mr. William Pavey-Dealer in hot air for tires. Mr. Fred Sorenson-Official pencil sharpener at the Liberty Loan office. Miss Bernise Hale-Director of an orphanage. Mr. Robert Eriksson-Internal revenue collector. Miss Marjorie Roberge-Hardware clerk at Newberry's. Mr. Theodore Firme-Writer of Lochinvar Love Verses for Romantic Greeting Cards Miss Dorothy Villa-Prima Donna of t'Rigoletto . Miss Florence Greenleaf-Imitator of Shirley Temple on the Grape Nuts Program. Mr. Richard Caviani-Cartoonist for the Pine Creek Daily. Mr. James Confeld-Soapbox orator. Miss Lorraine Negro-Connoisseur of Burgundy. Miss Florence McKenna-Stooge for Bob Hope. Mr. George Fornetti-Famous Arctic explorer. Miss Anna Spigarelli-Horticulturist at the Filtration Plant. Mr. Frank Ladwig--Only male resident on the Island of Tahiti. Miss Marcene Andreini-Edsel Fordls private secretary. Mr. Fred Hebein-National Jitterbug Champ. Miss Lorraine Goulette-Model for Jantzen Bathing Suits. Mr. John Carollo-Coal separator and classifier at Eisele's. Miss Alice Logan-Social worker on Tenth Avenue. Mr. Robert Ring-Manufacturer of spitballs, slingshots, and peashooters. Miss Marjorie Lee-Wealthy divorcee of New York and Reno. Mr. Boston Inglese-Operator of Boston's Beauty Shoppe. Miss Sylvia Alexander-Chorus girl in the Powder Puff Follies. Mr. Robert Hooper-Shoe shine boy at Harding's Barbershop. Miss Shirley Welch-Behind the scene giggler for Disney's Productions. Mr. Robert Williams-Author of How I Built my Tarzan Physique . Miss Jeanne Poisson-Proprietor of the Dutch Kitchen in Niagara. Mr. John Schwei-Movie critic on the Los Angeles Times. Miss Demetra Corombus-Head waitress at Miller's Grill. Mr. Duane Arnold-Accordion player for Kay Kyser. Mr. Robert Larson-Professer of Chemistry at P. U. Miss Norma Eskil-Commercial artist for I-Iarper's Bazaar. Mr. Robert Luke-Drum Major for the Niagara Lumberjacks. Page Thirty-six