Johnsonburg Area High School - Ramblin Echo Yearbook (Johnsonburg, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1944 volume:

P: I 'Q J r f -. .W 4 1 , ? 1. x 4 I J 3 N B if rf 1 T 4 3' 's . 57' 3. 1, 1. i an r'-...nu:r--- -- - , 1944 JUHISEU VOL. H COMPILED BY THE SENIUH CLASS C!E1f.h -Photo lay Raymond Cdndy, from VT plone piloted liy Bolwrfrt lonos Situated or. seven hills- Overlookinq the Clftrion Bivor- Lios lohnsonhurq. Paper Maker for the Post , Tool Forqer, Builder ot Mcrvliinory for Vifdr, Viforkor with roilrodds. Sulphite from the mill, Smokestncks, Sinokei Polish, ltulitrn, Greek, German, Swiss, ond lrish Huw: built their hornes here, have heroine Ainericrins. Cutholic, Methodist, Lutheion, Baptist, Swedish, :ind Preslnyterinn Hove hrouqht their faiths to this, our town. Drugstores, librnrry Gnd Post Office, Markets, schools, and hose hulls- All are here. There fire kids qdthered Ground iuke boxes- People workinq, Cledninq, Buying, selling, cooking, eotinq, sleeping, Spnukinq to friend und strfrnqer crliko, on the SlTf?Ot' Mountuinous woodstdcks- Bodrinq mill whistles- Deer in the serond qrowth, trout in swift strefrms. This is lolinsonhurq, Situdted on seven hills, Overlookinq the Clarion, V--leon Keller lohisco f -- 2 UEDIEATIUN To Miss Emilie Lawrence Whose understandinq nature has en- deared her to us, We affection- ately dedicate this book. The Senior Class of 1944 Iohisco -- 3 To lohnsonburq, our alma mater, We will all be true. You are our faith, our hope, and trust, ln everything We do. Your strength will give us courage Whene'er We say goodbye. We will cherish memories within your hallsf, Alma mater, lohnsonburq High! Iohisco e- 4 Sally Knapp LANDMARK fPhoto by Ralph McClintock -gcfm 17113 tra tion Mr. Grant Kniss, Mr. George Spence, Mr. George Mosebarger, Mr. Seth Gustin, MT- FTf1Uk KIUQIUTS Mr. William Snyder, Miss Ruth Grumley, stenographer. HUARD UP EUUEATIU The Iohnsonburg public schools are very fortunate in having as school directors five capable members, who appreciate the fundamentals of better learning. They are: President .... . ....... Mr. Frank Knights Vice President .. Mr. George Mosebarger Secretary ..... Mr. George K. Spence Treasurer . . ......... . . . . . . . . Mr. Grant Kniss Mr. William Snyder These men, all outstanding citizens of our community, have by their policies and decisions directed the course of our schools toward establishing new and more modern classes. Iohisco - 6 AUMINISTHATIUN - MR. BETH GUSTIN Supervising Principal MISS RUTH GRUMLEY Secretary to Mr. Gustin Iohisco MR. EDWIN DAVIES Principal -7 Iohisco - 8 MR. EDWIN DAVIES Pennsylvania State College-B. S. Columbia University Physics and Chemistry Likes hunting and fishing His nay was nay, without recallg His yay was yay, and poweriul ally He gave his yay with careiul heedg His thoughts and words were well agreed. MISS EMILIE LAWRENCE lock Haven State Teachers' College P. G. Columbia University Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry Enjoys reading, traveling, sponsoring the community library, Senior Class Advisor. Charming women can true converts make, We love the precepts for the teacher's sake. MISS BEATRICE YOUNGER Grove City College-Lt. B. Cornell University-M. A. English Likes collecting stones and antique glassware, Rambler Staii Supervisor. Flowers spring to blossoms where she walks, The careful ways of duty. MISS VIRGINIA WALLIS Bucknell University-A. B. Carnegie Institute University oi Buffalo Biology and French Enjoys Girl Scouting, gardening, microscopY. bird watching, Year Book Advisor. Finds tongues in trees, books in running brooks, . . . ,, Sermons in stones, and good in everything. MISS CAMILLA WALSH Indiana State Teachers' College-B. S. Commercial Subjects Enjoys Reading and Music Her voice was very soft, Gentle and low, an excellent thing in a woman. MR. THOMAS TAYLOR Indiana State Teachers' College-B. S. in Ed. University of Pittsburgh-M. S. in Ed. Commercial Subjects Likes reading, Senior Class Advisor, and Fac- ulty Manager ot the A. A. His lite was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, That nature might stand up and say to all the world 'This is a man.' MR. IAMES QUIGG Lock Haven Teachers' College-B. S, Pennsylvania State College-M. Ed. Science and Latin Chairman of the Stamp and Bond sale, and Freshman Advisor. Collects coins And still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew. MISS MARY SCHRlEBER lndiana State Teachers' College-B. S. Pennsylvania State College-M. Ed. Algebra, Pre-Flight Aeronautics Likes drawing, reading, bowling, ice skating To those who know thee not, no word can paint. And those that know thee, know all words are taint. MRS. IRENE TAYLOR Allegheny College-B. S. lndiana State Teachers' College-B. S. in Ed. Civics and Iunior History Enjoys reading Her modest looks a cottage might adorn Swoet as the prim-rose peeps beneath the thorn. MISS FLORENCE l. GALANTE Lock Haven Teachers' College-B. S. Freshman and Sophomore English Charm Club, Salvage Club No bubble is so irridescent or iloats longer than that blown by the successful teacher. MISS ESTHER SHEA Lock Haven Teachers' College Freshman and Senior English, Public Speak- ing Likes cats, bowling Dramatic Club As happy a lady as any in the world, for the whole world seems to smile upon me. MR. FRANK FUNAIR Bucknell University-B. S. World History and Problems of Democracy Coach Likes ice skating and bowling Strength does not come from physical capacity. lt comes from an indomitable will. Iohisco - 9 Iohisco -- I0 MISS MARY LOU LAURENCE Pennsylvania State College--B. S. Home Economics Enjoys cooking, sewing She doeth little kindnesses, which most leave undone or despise. MISS ELEANOR M. SNYDER Protestant Episcopal Hospital School Nurse Teaches Red Cross, Home Nursing Enjoys traveling, collecting vases The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray. MRS, LYNN BROWN Oberlin College and Conservatory--A. B. and B. S. M. Music Likes bowling, crocheting, knitting Let me go where'er I will, I hear a sky-born music still. MRS. IANE STATLER Lock Haven State Teachers' CollegefB. S. Teaches geography and mathematics Enjoys sewing But were it to my fancy given to rate her charms, I'd call them heaven. MISS LILLIAN ZELEHOSKI Graduate oi Class of l943 Teaches physical education Enjoys swimming, skating, basketball She is pretty to Walk with And witty to talk with. MR. IOHN KERR Silver Bay College Teaches physical education Enjoys skating, motoring Every man is the builder of a temple, called his body. l LAUREL -Photo by Bert Harker eniot gfa.4.4.... IN MEMUHIUM EDWARD MYERS MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 1944 DIED DECEMBER 12, 1940 Happy is he who heareth The signal of his release In the bells of the Holy City The chimes of eternal peace! -Whittier, The Red River Voyaqeur Iohisco - 12 CLASS HISTUHY The day is fast approaching when We will no longer be students of Iohn- sonburg High School. We are looking forward to that day with longing but regret. Our record is not outstanding to the casual observer but to us it brings back memories of treasured school days. Our class may be compared to a river with its tributaries which flow to the ocean. Four separate streams combined to make this river-or really four schools, the Parochial, the West End, the Rolfe and the First Avenue finally united to make our graduating class. Figuratively, let us trace this river to its source. ln the fall of 1932 We began our school life as first graders. We learned our ABC's here and after a year of play we were promoted. Now we began to realize that school was not all fun, and we buckled down to learning. ln third grade more difficult subjects were added to our schedule, but we managed to survive and pass on to the fourth grade. Fourth grade brought lots of fun. We always looked forward to the recess when We were given milk to drink. This gave us an opportunity to mingle with the other children and talk to our best friends. We considered ourselves quite grownup in the fifth grade, when We changed classes. Of course, the students in Rolfe only walked three feet four inches, but the pupils in First Avenue walked farther. West End didn't even change classes. Sixth grade was just a harder repetition of fifth grade. The West End pupils were preparing to come down town to school-something they looked forward to. Our class in seventh grade began to band together when the West End students came down and joined with the First Avenue school. Seventh grade was considered our hardest grade even though it was one of the most enjoy- able. Climbing steadily we soon reached eighth grade. This term wasn't as diffi- cult as the preceding one. Grief overcame the students of Rolfe school at the death of their professor and friend, Eugene M. Brady. He will never be for- gotten by his friends, students and associates. Year ended and now we were ready to enter the halls of higher learning, High School! Freshmen, at last! Here the Parochial and First Avenue schools joined to enlarge our class. We had one hundred and fifty-one pupils, the largest class to enter high school for some time. We elected Ioe Fedorko, president: Hubert Hoh, vice-president: Laura Belle Mowrey, secretary: and Kathleen Bloarn, treasurer. As freshmen we won first prize in the annual football par- ade the day of the Ridgway game. Were we proud! We picked our class colors as red and white for the girls, and blue and white for the boys. lohisco - 14 EL S5 HISTUHY We selected our motto and our class flower. The motto is Honest Effort Leads to Success , the flower-the laurel. We got our class hats this year too. Now after a term of being Greenies we lost that name and became sophis- ticated Sophomores. Half way through high school! As Sophomores our class was too large for the entire class to sit in study hall so they divided us and some went to Miss Wallis's room. We elected Ioe Fedorko president for the second time. The other officers were-vice-president, Laura Belle Mowrey: secretary, Eleanor McNeil: and treasurer, Kathleen Bloam. Our Sophomore year was saddened by the declaration of war. The attack on Pearl Harbor and the days that fol- lowed made us grow up a little quicker and made us think a little harder. But Spring came and we knew and looked forward to the fact that the next year would be a busy and happy one. Now our class had become united with the coming of the Rolfe School to join us. More than one hundred forty Iuniors and ready for anything. Laura Belle Mowrey became our president: the vice-president was Cherb Casiliop the secretary, Bob Harder: and the treasurer, Clarice Erickson. We got our class rings-gold, with our initials outside just to be different. Many of our boys left for the service, and our class decided to make an honor roll for them. We collected pictures of the boys, from all over town and indexed them. These pictures were presented to our Public Library. Of course, all of us were excited over our Iunior Prom. The thrill of that evening will long be with us. And another thing will be remembered-when on Class Day we took the Senior seats in assembly. Next year we would be Seniorsll And one fine September day in the fall of 1943, we came to Iohnsonburg High School as Seniors. This was to be our final and most important year in high school. F or our officers We elected Sam Casilio, president: Franklin Hagberg, vice- president: Margaret Gontero, secretary: and Kathleen Bloam, treasurer. How- ever. Sam left for the Navy and Frank has become our very capable president. Ruth Samsel was then elected vice-president. We worked hard selling candy, magazine subscriptions, and tickets for the Senior plays. . J Now that We have come to the time of the year when Seniors begin to get that lost feeling-now, we know just how much our school days mean to us. We will always remember our school days, the fun and the work. We hope that everyone in our class will be successful in his chosen work in life, because we are the builders of tomorrow. Iohlsco - 15 ELASS UT lilllll Foriner President .................... Sam Casilio President ......... .... F ranklin Haqberq Vice President ..... ......... R utl'1 Sarnsel Secretary ....... . . . Margaret Gontero Treasurer ..... .... K atl'1leen Bloam CLASS MOTTO Honest Effort Leads to Success CLASS COLORS CLASS PLOTNER Red, White, Blue Laurel K, 2 X ident I Secretary Former President CLASS ADVISORS Miss Emilie Lawrence Mr. Thomas Taylor Iohisco - 16 Vice President FLORENCE ADAMSKI Flo Commercial Course Charm Club l, Glee Club Z. Dancing, Hiking, Music and Sports. Blue eyes shimmer with angel glances Like spring violets over the lea. MARIE CECILE BIANCO Cecilia Commercial Course Charm Club l, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club l, Orchestra l-Z-3-4. Playing Piano, Dancing, Sports How her fingers went when they moved by note Through measures fine, as she marched them o'er The yielding plank of the ivory floor. IOHN BRESSLER I. B. Academic Course Hunting, carpenter work, pharmacy. Born for success he seemed. BRUNO CARNOVALE Carney Academic Course Ice skating, swimming. Oh! Happy years! Once more who would not be a boy? EDITH CASILIO Edee Academic Course Bird Club 2-3-4, Glee Club 1-341. Yearbook Staff 4. Music, and sports. Merry as the day is long. lohisco - 17 EDWARD BAUM Ed Academic Course Hunting, ice skating, and bee rais- ing. The healthy huntsman, with the cheeriul horn, Summons the dogs, and greets the dappled Mom. KATHEEN BLOAM Kay Commercial Course Glee Club I-2-3-4, Charm Club l, Bird Club 3, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Ram- bler Starf 4. Ice skating, Music, Bicycle riding. Thy voice ls a celestial melody. DAWN CALDWELL Commercial Course Came down irom Rolfe school in lun- ior year, Yearbook Staff. Dancing, ice skating. Good things come in small pack, ages. SAMUEL CASILIO Cherb Academic Course Co-captain 4, President of class 4, Dramatic Club 3, Senior Entertain' ment. Football and hunting. My boat is in the shore, And my bark is on the sea. EMIDIO CASCIANI Milo Academic Course Debating Club l, Yearbook Start 4, Senior entertainment. Winner oi Bausch 5. Lamb science medal, Bowling, mail delivery. Genius must be born, and never can be taught. ETI-ILYN CLARK Lyn Academic Course Orchestra l-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Microscope 3, Salvage Club 4, Bird Club 3-4, Charm Club l, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Literary Stati-Year Book. Collecting stamps, ice skating, swimming. Her cheek like the rose is, but fresher I ween, She's the loveliest lassie that trips on the green. FRANK A. COSTANZO Iolly Boy Academic Course Senior Class Play. Dancing, imitating Fun is when happiness wags its tail. LYDIA DI IUILIO Dooge Academic Course Glee Club l-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Rambler Staff 2-3-4. Drawing, dancing, sports. It is through art and art only that I can realize my perfection. MARGARET LOUISE DETER Dudy Academic Course Glee Club l-2-3, Debating Club 2. Reading, bicycle riding, working puzzles. Time will explain it all, she is a great talker and needs no question- ing before she speaks. HELEN DIXON Dix Commercial Course Rambler Staft 4, Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Photography Committee for Year Book. Bowling, dancing, swimming, writ- ing. When you go dancing take heed whom you take by the hand. Iohisco - 18 ELAINE COONEY Irish Academic Course Ice skating, dancing, bowling, cor- responding. Dark eyes eternal soul of pride Deep in lite, in all that's true. WALTER I. CZEKIA Zeke Academic Course Swimming, fishing, hiking, trapping, hunting, ice skating. Nature forms but one such man, and broke the die. GRACE DELLAOUILA Grace Commercial Course Charm Club l, Glee Club l. Hiking, bowling, playing records sports. Always merry and bright. NOAH DI NARDO Noie Academic Course Orchestra l-2, Basketball 3-4, Assist- ant football manager 4. Collecting records and pennants. I want to be an angel, And with the angels stand, A crown upon my forehead, A harp within my hand. DOROTHY DUILIO Dottie Commercial Course Glee Club 1, Dramatic Club 2, Charm Club l, Literary Staff of Year Book. Art, popular music, learning about outstanding people, sports. Know then, know that I consider brown For ladies eyes, the only co1or. IUNE DUNN lune Glee Club 4, Rifle Club l, Tri-Hi-Y 1. Dancing, skating, swimming. lf you but smile, another smiles And soon there's miles and miles of smiles, And life's worth while If you but smile. DOROTHY FEDORKO Dot Commercial Course Glee Club 1-2, Yearbook Staff. Roller skating, ice skating, bowling, swimming, corresponding. l've taken my fun where I've found lt. RITA FEDUS Fedir1ski Commercial Course Glee Club l-2-3-4, Chairman of Candy Committee 4, Charm Club l. Roller skating, ice skating, corres- ponding. She is quiet as a lamb. IANE FLEGAL Skeesix Academic Course Charm Club l. Roller skating, collecting pictures of movie stars. The inner side of every cloud ls bright and shining, And so I turn my clouds about And always wear them inside out To show the 1ining. VERA GAPINSKI Vera Commercial Course Glee Club 1, Charm Club l, Literary Staff 4, Chairman of Advertising Committee 4, Debating Club l. Bowling, corresponding, hiking, music. And yonder sits a maiden, The fairest of the fair, With gold in her garment glittering, And she combs her golden hair. lohisco e- 19 CLARICE ERICKSON Goof Academic Course Ticket Manager of Senior Class, Dramatic Club l-2-3-4, Debating Club 1-2. Bowling. corresponding, physical training. Her stature tall-I hate a dumpy girl. IOSEPH FEDORKO Ioe Academic Course President of class l-2, President of A. A. A. 4, Vice President of A. A. A. 3. Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway. ANTHONY FERRAGINE Tony Academic Course Rambler Staff l-2-3, Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Yearbook Staff 4. Dancing, ice skating, swimming. Come and trip it as ye go, On the light fantastic toe. RALPH FRANCO Ralphie Academic Course Football 3-4, Senior Entertainment. Building model airplanes, ice skat- ing, skiing, hiking, playing football. All his faults were such that one loves him still the better for them. MARGARET GONTERO Marge Commercial Course Charm Club l, Dramatic Club 2 Rambler Staff, Secretary of Class 4. Corresponding, dancing. The very pink of perfection. I ANTIONETTE GUAGULIANONE Commercial Course Do Charm Club 1, Glee Club 4, Salvage Club 4. Sewing, Sports. Silence is a true friend who never betrays. ROBERT HARDER Bob Academic Course Moved from Batesville, Indiana sum- mer of l942, B. I-I. S. band I-2, Of- chestra l-2-3, Basketball I-Z, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Literary Staff, Class Sec- retary 3. Stamp collecting, hunting. He who sleeps in continual noise is wakened by silence. HUBERT l-IOH Basil Academic Course Bird Club Z-3-4, Debating Club 1-2-3, Glee Club l-Z-3, Hiking, sports, hunting, swimming, fishing. Begone, dull care! Thou and I shall never agree.' LOUISE IOHNSON Tutta Commercial Course Came from Rolfe school in lunior year, Yearbook Staff. Collecting novelties, dancing, ice skating, swimming. True as steel. THOMAS KASPER Capper General Course Aeronautics Club 4, Basketball I-2- 3-4. Sports Wheresoe'er thou move, good luck Shall fling her old shoe after. lohisco - 20 FRANKLIN G. I-IAGBERG Frankie Academic Course Orchestra I-2-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2- 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 4, Aeronautics Club, Class President 1-2-4. Collects menus and post cards. If ye want a friend that's true, I'm on your list. ANNA MAE HEITZENRATER Commercial Course Squeak Glee Club 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 3, Charm Club 1. Roller skating, dancing, swimming. To Heaven's Self Ann hath a way. DONALD HOY Slug Academic Course Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, President of Sal- vage Club 4, Bird Club 2-3, Debating Club 2-3, Glee Chorus l-2-3-4. Dancing, sports. True as the needle to the pole, Or as the dial to the sun. NELLIE IONES Ionesy Academic Course Glee Club 2, Dramatic Club 2. Ice skating. I never think of the future It comes soon enough. IOAN KELLER Ioanie Academic Course Charm Club l, Rambler Staff l-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, Debating Club 2-3. Reading, corresponding. Her face is like the Milky Way in the sky, A meeting of gentle lights without a name. SARAH ANNE KNAPP Sally Academic Course Charm Club l, Orchestra l-2-3, Bird Club I-2-3, Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 2, Microscope Club, Chairman of Literary Staff, Sal- vage Club. Collecting the more classical records. Her voice changed like a bird's There grew more oi the music, and less of the words. PATRICIA LORIGAN Sis Academic Course Debating Club l, Bird Club 2-3-4, Glee Club I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus l. Ice skating, swimming. God made a heart of gold, of gold Shining and sweet and true. MARGARET LUPOLE Margie Commercial Course Charm Club l, Debating Club l, Bird Club l, Mixed Chorus l-2-344, Gleo Club l-2-3-4. Ice skating, bowling and dancing. The light of love, the purity of grace The mind, the music breathing from her face. DOROTHY MARASCO Marasco Commercial Course Debating Club l, Glee Club l, Bird Club 4, Rambler Staff l, Aeronautics Club 4, Advertising Committee 4, Dramatic Club 4, President of Mr. Taylor's Class 4, Assistant Editor of the Yearbook 4. Aeronautics, dancing, sports, bowl- ing. Here is a sigh for those who love Me and a smile for those who hate, And whatever skies above me, Here is a heart for every fate. LAURA BELLE MOWREY Laura Belle Academic Course Charm Club l, Debating Club I, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Aeronautics Club 4, Mixed Chorus. Dancing, bob riding. Here is a dear and true industrious friend. Iohisco -- 21 MARGUERITE KRIEGISH Margy Commercial Student Mixed Chorus 4, Charm Club I. Drawing, model building, collecting photographs. She loved Art in a seemly way With an earnest soul and a capital A. GERALD LOGUE Iuqhead Academic Course Yearbook Staff 4, football 4, base- ball l. Skating, sports. There are worse things in lite than a tumble on heather, And life is itseli but a game oi tootballf' ALFRED MARRONE Butcher Academic Course Aeronautics Club, basketball 1-2. Sports The real character of a man is found out by his amusements. GERALDINE MARASCO larry Academic Course Charm Club I, Debating Club 1, Glee Club l-2-3-4, Bird Club 2-3-4. Editor of Yearbook 4. Sports, dancing, corresponding. She walks in beauty, like the night Ot cloudless climes and starry skies: And all that's best of dark and bright meet in her aspect and her eyes. COLLEEN MURPHY Red Academic Course Charm Club I, Debating Club l-2-3, Dramatic Club I, Aeronautics 4. Reading In controversial matters my pre- ception's rather fine: I always see, both points of view- the one that's wrong, and mine. ROBERT MYERS Speed Academic Course Aeronautics Club 4. Model building. His hair shall be of what color it please God. IACK McGONIGAL Mac Academic Course Debating Club 2, Aeronautics Club 4, Basketball 1-2. Hunting and fishing. Worth, courage, honor these indeed Your substance and birthright are. SHIRLEY McGUIRE Shirl Commercial Course Charm Club l, Glee Club l-Z-3. Corresponding, dancing, roller skat- ing. l am a citizen of the world. CLAIRE NORTUM Tex Commercial Course Glee Club 3-4, Mixed Chorus, came from Rolfe school in 1942. Reading and hiking. Reading is to the mind what exer- cise is to the body. THERESA PARANA Dedde Commercial Course Glee Club 1. Dancing and swimming. She comes unlooked for, If she comes at all. Iohisco - 22 LEO MYSLINSKI Leo General Course Aeronautics Club 4, Glee Club 1. Hunting and fishing. The man who smokes thinks like a sage and acts like a Samaritan. IONE MCCLINTICK Commercial Course Came from Rolfe School in 1942. Sports and drawing. Tranguility! thou better name Than all the family ot Fame. EVELYN NELSON Beano Commercial Course Glee Club l-2-3-4, Charm Club l. Skating, swimming, dancing and basketball. ln quietness and confidence shall be your strength. LUCY PALADINO Lou Commercial Course Charm Club l, Glee Club l-2-3-4. Hiking, sports and corresponding. Something more than a melody, Dwells ever in her words. AGNES PARANA AqQie Commercial Course Charm Club lPosture queen of 19403 Dancing, roller skating, ice skating, corresponding. Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerablef' HELEN PAVLGCK Hellie Commercial Course Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 1-2. lce skating, dancing, roller skating. lf a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her. RICHARD PERANTONI Rich Academic Course Dramatic Club 3. Dancing, sports, model building. lt may be said of him that Cupid hath clapped him on the shoulder. CECILIA POLASKI Ceal Academic Course Glee Club 4, came down from Rolfe school in 1942. Outdoor sports, Better late than never. PEGGY RILEY Peg Academic Course Glee Club l, Charm Club l, Dra- matic Club 3-4. Bowling, dancing, corresponding. The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed. GERTRUDE RAUBENSTRAUCH Commercial Course Gerty Charm Club l, Girls' Basketball 1-2- 3-4, Dramatic Club 4. Roller skating, dancing. Merry as the day is long. Iohisco - 23 THERESA PAVLOCK Terry Commercial Course Mixed Chorus l, Dramatic 3-4, Glee Club l-2. Horseback riding, photography, cor- responding. Merit is worthler than fame. ANGELINE PETRILLI Angie Commercial Course Dramatic Club 3-4, Charm Club l. Corresponding, writing poems, col- lecting army insignia, collecting pho- tographs. Meakness is not weakness. GEORGE POTTER George Academic Course Bird Club 2-3-4, Salvage Club 4. Hunting, fishing, swimming, archery. As a wit, it not the first, in the way of the very lirst line. MARY ANN ROBINSON Bits Commercial Course Glee Club, Mixed Chorus. lce skating, dancing, basketball. Come, knit hands, and beat the ground ln a light fantastic round. MAXINE REZMERSKI Max Commercial Course Glee Club l-2-3-4, Dramatic Cluh 3-4, Charm Club l, Girls' Basketball 3-4 Bowling, dancing, corresponding. Blushing is the color of virtue. RUTH SAMSEL Poofie Academic Course Debating Club 1-2, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Girls' Basketball 2-3-4, Charm Club 1, Vice President of Class 4. Swimming, dancing, corresponding. Born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world is mad. CLARENCE SCHOTT Shotty Academic Course Football 2-3-4, co-captain 4, base- ball 1. Sports l go, 1 go, look how I go, Swiiter than arrow tarter's bow. MYLES SILLS Canute Academic Course Boys Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Rambler Staff 3-4. Sports, model building. His conduct still right with his argu- ment wrong. KATHLEEN STEUDLER Kay Academic Course Came clown from Rolfe School in 1942. Swimming, corresponding, dancing. Cover yourself with honey and the bees will have you. GEORGENA STEWART George Commercial Course Came down from Rolfe School in 1942. Dancing, collects pictures of Orches- tras and their leaders. A closed mouth catches no flies. Iohisco BENEDETTA SCARANO Ben Commercial Course Dramatic Club 4, Charm Club 1, De- bating Club l, Glee Club 1. Dancing and sports. Speedy execution is the mother of nature. ' OTTO Sl-HPPLING Ship Academic Course Baseball 1, football 3-4, Glee Club 1. Hunting, sports, fishing, skating. His heart was one of those which was most enormous. VIRGINIA SIMCHICK Twin Commercial Course Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Cwlee Club 1, Charm Club 1. Traveling and collecting photo- graphs. Every couple is not a pair. ARTHUR SPRAGUE Casey Academic Course Football 2, Aeronautics Club 4. Sports, hunting, fishing. On the stage he was natural, sim- ple, affecting: T'wan't only when he was off he was acting. DOROTHY STUBBER Dutchie Commercial Course Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Girls' basketball team 4. Dancing and sports Silence is more beautiful than any song. MARlE Tl-IORWART Mar Commercial Course Charm Club l, Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Editor of Rambler 4, Glee Club 1-2- 3-4, Yearbook Staff. Dancing and sports. Her every tone is music's own. . . . .. Like those of morning birds. MARY TRIPODI Dimples Commercial Course Charm Club l, Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Glee Club l-2-3-4. Playing piano and organ and skat- mg. Few words are best. IOI-IN WACI-IOB Long Iohnn General Course Football l-2-3-4, Basketball l-2-3-4, Baseball I, Aeronautics 4. Sports, hunting and dancing. Long lank and brown as is the ribbed sea sand. WALTER WHITLOCK Bill General Course Football 2-3-4, Aeronautics Club 4. Fishing and sports. Father calls me William, Sister calls me Will, Mother calls me Willie. But the tellers call me Bill. LE ROY WILLOW Le Acadamic Course Aeronautics Club 4. Sports, hunting and iishing. You hear that boy laughing? You think he's all fun: But the angels laugh too At the good he has done. Iohisco MARY TRAMBLEY Mary Academic Course Mixed Chorus l-2-3-4, Rambler Staff 2-3-4, Charm Club I, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club l-Z-3-4. Collects classical records, likes read- ing. O, saw ye the lass wi' the bonnie blue 'een? Her smile is the sweetest that ever was seen. VERONICA VAVALA Vron Commercial Course Charm Club l, Yearbook Staft 4, Glee Club l, Secretary of Mr. Tay- lor's Class 4. Bowling, collecting records, draw- ing, music, hiking. Friendship, mysterious cement of the soul. RICHARD WENSEL Dick Academic Course Dramatic Club Z-3-4, Debating Club 3, Mixed Chorus l-2-3-4, Glee Club 2-3-4, Salvage Club 4, Yearbook Staff. Sports and Music. Live, love, laugh and learn. BETTE WILLIAMS Bette Commercial Course Dramatic Club 2-3-4, came from Mt. Iewett in l94l. Girls' Basketball. Dancing, basketball and bowling. There's some credit in being jolly. SYDNEY YATES Sid Academic Course Football 3-4, Aeronautics Club 4. Sports, hunting, fishing, model build- ing. He that brings sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from himself. 'T OUR BOYS WHO HAVE ENTERED THE ARMED FORCES OF OUR COUNTRY AND OF WI-IOM WE WERE UNABLE TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPHS IOSEPH AIELLO Skirt Academic Course Orchestra I-2-3. Bowling, fishing, music. True patriots all: for be it under- stood: We left for our country's good. EARL FLEGAL Iunior Academic Course The out-ot-doors. Who first invented work, and bound the free And holiday-rejoicing spirit down To that dry drudgery at the desk's dead wood? RICHARD KENESKE lack Academic Course Football 3-4. Sports, skating, fishing, hunting. My duty is what no one else can do for me, Another may do my task better than I, but not my duty. MICHAEL MANNO Mike Academic Course Sports, hunting, fishing, bowling, dancing. Though pleased to see the dolphins play, I mind my compass and my way. The following members of the Class of 1944 enlisted in various branches during their Iunior Year: Iohn Gorske . . . .... Navy Kenneth Mann . . . . . . Navy Francis Lillyquist . . . . . . Navy Grant Weber . . . .... Navy Charles Mowery .......... Navy Malcom Stump lohisco - 26 Joseph Kestler . .. Calvin Duell . . . Thomas King .. Paul Taylor .... Leon Oertly . . . Army of the Armed Services Navy Navy Navy Army Army ,,-1,1w-'saga EL S5 PRUPHEEY We predict that in ten years we will find: Antoinette Guaglianone a chic housewife for some lucky fellow. Dorothy Fedorko announcing her marriage to Vice Admiral Burfield. Maxine Rezmerski preoccupied with Bud and children. Kathleen Bloam presenting her musical program on Broadway. Dorothy Marasco opening her Drama Stu- dio on Market Street. Grace Dellaquila enjoying her long trips as stenographer to The Mr. Roosevelt. Mary Tripodi holding the distinguished position of music teacher in the public schools. Benedetta Scarano the superintendent of Social Workers in Washington. Georgena Stewart the world's fastest and best typist. Marie Thorwart trying to hold two jobs at once-press manager and chief capper. Rita Fedus tied the knot with Bud and lives in Rasselas. Virginia Simchick is very happy in her httle home on the River Bank. Margaret Gontero going to work afternoons at Castcnea Paper Mill to relieve Helen. Helen Dixon working mornings in the Mill, but what she does with her evenings is a Mili- tary Secret. lone McClintick has established her own church in Klondike and has a nice congrega- tion. Margaret Lupole dressing her adorable twins in Navy suits. Florence Adamski best hair dresser in the burg-Patronize Plorry's Hair Salon. Theresa Parana having the hardest time trying to get her children to go to school. ls it hereditary? Dorothy Stubber has taken a course in Child Care -All the older children will love her. Dorothy Diulio is the stenographer in Mr. I. L. Trambley's law office where she replaces her sister. Veronica Vavala has finally made the home that she and Vera Gapinski have been planning since their high school days. Vera Gapinski has finally made the home they have been planning since their high school days. Lucy Paladino is married and living in the Burg-faithful to her Stackpole job. Louise Tutta Iohnson is the Yo-Yo queen of Iohnsonburg-Champion of the County. Dawn Caldwell, that quiet little gal, has developed into a Veronica Lake with dark hair. Gertrude Raubenstrauch is married to Bill, and doing hair for extra spending money. Shirley McGuire still looking for her dream man in Pittsburgh. Myles Sills--Iohnsonburg Iitterbug Ierk has joined forces with Mary Robinson for a good dance team. Laura Belle Mowrey-married to Admiral Mann and fulfilling her dream of a nice family of 16. Sally Knapp, famous opera star, heard every Sunday afternoon from 3-4 on the Radio. She is happily married to her manager. Ioan Keller has been seeking a man by the name of Bill, but has settled for Horatio. Her position is English teacher in I. H. S. but it is only temporary. Lydia Dilulio acting Iuvenille parts in big Broadway Hits. Anthony Ferragine--co-worker with Dickie Wensel at Wensel Dance Instruction School. LeRoy Willow receiving a medal for 20 years safe driving without an accident. Well, not a serious one. Bill Whitlock married to Gertie, and daddy of four lively children all looking like him. Mary Trambley, after years of trying, has earned the privilege to say l'm one of the Vas- sar Girls, but she's forgotten where the place is located. Colleen Murphy is the only cute red headed Irishman on Trans-Atlantic who knows about Home Economics. Ruthie Samsel has finally taken over Kay Kyser's place in the comedy show College of Nuts. Ianey Flegal happily married and settled down in Kane-mother of quads, Iohnny Bressler manager and soda jerk at Weister's Drug Store. Sydney Yates glamour playboy on Broad- way. Bob Harder-future chief chemist at Cas- tanea Paper Mill. Hubert Hoh-The little man who wasn't there owns Hoh's lce Cream Parlor. Clarice Erickson-and Casey nestled com- fortably in their bungalow at the East End. Her knowledge of nursing comes in handy. George Potter in the job he wanted- a B. 6: O. section hand. Donal Hoy publishing his latest book- How to play an honest Game of Poker and Lose. Iohisco - 27 EL SS PHUPHECY Dick WenselfDance lnstructor of Iitterbug, Polkas, but not Ballet-no grace, probably. Emidio Casciani working as chief mail clerk at the Paper City Post Office. Bruno Carnovale-assistant foreman of the B. QS O. section crew. loseph Fedorko-chief pin setter at Fedor- ko's Family Inc. Bowling Alleys. Noah DiNardo has taken Gene Krupa's place in a modern day band. Otto Shippling has replaced Stirling Hay- den in Hollywood. lohn Wachob-The Second Buck Iones- safely settled in parts unknown. Clarence Schott-The second all American all star to come from Bucknell-Second only to King Funair. Ralph Franco-new, prospective manager of Murphy's Five and Ten Cent Store. Walter tZekeD Czekai-following in foot- steps of his older brother who has become a first lieutenant in the Air Corps. Rich Perantoni-happily married to Harriet and living at Pensacola. t Gerald Logue-Writing weekly articles To the Women in the Erie Times about, How to keep your hair blond. Arthur tCaseyl Sprague-lucky man, future all settled-3 kids and a good job. Bobby Myers-That handsome new red' head at the New York Air Field. Bette Williams-Champion girls basketball player on the William's Rocketeers. Kay Steudler-Dancing her way to Star- dom with Ginger Rogers. Theresa Pavlock-in the Ziegfield Follies in New York City. Peggy Riley has, as a token of Harry Bosler's appreciation of her long years of service, inher- ited the Drug Store. Ceal Polaski-Partner and co-worker of Bosler's Cut Rate. Angie Petrilli-That one time bashful Angie opening her Service Men's Community Home on Center Street. Aggie Parana-The most popular cigarette girl at Errol Carroll's. Claire Nortum-Star of Warner Bros. new play That Harrigan Man. She dances in it. Evelyn Beano Nelsone-The partner of Ruthie Samsel, making another Abbott and Costello Comedy Show. Leo Pete Myslinski is commissioned 2nd Looey in Army. Ierry Marasco-Busy at home with 2 small infants for which she knits lovely suits. lack McGonigal has opened his dancing school for Young Men. Alfred Butch Marrone-Now has all the shoes in Iohnsonburg to repair since his father has retired. Patricia Sis Lorigan-Navy nurse on the California Coast, waiting for her handsome sailor to come in. Margy Kriegisch-opening her new Art Mu- seum in New York. All her own paintings. Tommy Kasper-still in the Navy as a Ra- dio Technician. Nellie Iones-waiting patiently for that handsome sailor. lce. Anna Mae Heitzenrater-Polka queen of Harlem. Franklin Hagberg has just flown home from Africa in his new let-propelled plane where he has established a missionary home.. Iune Dunn-New model for Charm Maga- zine-They sure can pick them. Louise Deter-Superintendent of Buffalo General Hospital. Elaine Cooney-Reinstated in the Waves for the third time. Something fascinating there. Tolly Boy Costanzo-S. American Casan- ova, teaching Rhumba lessons and ready to learn anyone's technique. Ethlyn Clark still waiting for that Sailor although at present she holds the authoritative position of Librarian. Marie Cecile Bianco pianist for the Bianco Beaters most celebrated orchestra in existence today. Edith CEdiel Casilio-owns and operates the A. 51 P. store on Center Street: sings in church choir as outstanding Alto with Ierry Marasco. Mary Ann Robinson has completed her music scholarship and is now teaching music. As a side line she teaches dancing. Helen Pavlock has discovered the ninety- third element where others have failed. Ioe Aiello giving Ioe Fedorko stiff competi- tion as far as bowling alleys are concerned. Ed Baum living in a barracks and liking army food better than that which Ruthie cooks. Sam Casilio watching for Marion to Wave goodbye to him every morning when he leaves for work. lack Keneske liking Kay's cooking much better than Navy food. Earl Flegal is the best liked officer in the Navy. Mike Manno is manager at the Yellow and Black. Iohisco - 28 SPRING -Photo by Ralph McClintock Ilnafezclaumen . . JUNIUH PIETUHE FIRST ROW: Cseated lett to rightJfLynton Iohnson, Donald Warner, Arthur Weilacher, Harry Horne, Raymond Simpson, Dana Soule, George Iohnson, Morgan Leathers. SECGND ROW-Alice Neilson, Peggy Constable, Susie Mannella, Mary Sprague, Eva Duilio, Delores Calla, Adeline Fitch, Frances Simchick, losephine Carbone, Gloria Finno, Natalie Fassett, Patricia Mills, Angeline Marchese, Lucy Caldwell, Mary Ellen Ferraino. THIRD ROW-Lucille Millard, Iulia Gigliotti, Marjorie Oertly, Mary Ann Gregor, Freda Launer, Grace Tripodi, Madge Calla, Mary Ann Dworsky, Louise Pearson, Mary Redmond, Helen Zuroski, Carrie Yonker, Naomi McClintick, Connie McGuire, Margaret Iacobs. FOURTH ROW-Irene Anderson, Rose Ferragine, Doris Hendrickson, Margaret Eckert, Mary Ann Bressler, Eugene Pistner, Frank Costanzo, Ralph Cosentino, Edwin Swanson, Kenneth Woolbert, Robert Tillack, Richard Glover, Harold Iohnson, lohn Aiello. FIFTH ROWe-Louis Pupo, Robert Chiesa, William Leahy, Louis Thomp- son, Edward Clerkin, Gervase Hoh, lohn Smith, Loren Geer, Donald Grabofski, Merle Sprague. IUNIORS Knot included in the groupliArthur Aiello, Robert Maloney, Robert Myers, Kermit Schultz, Wallace Shaffer, lose-ph Wolfe, loseph Cherry, Gaylon Crotzer, lames Muroski, Thomas Szczotka, Rosella Willow, Donald Kent, William Smith. ' lohisco - 30 JU IUH EL 55 We entered high school with only 85 mem- bers, the smallest class in the school. We de- cided then and there that it didn't matter. To get off to a flying start, we added two dollars to our bank account by winning a prize in the annual rally day parade. Our officers were, President, Bill McFadden: Vice-President, Mary Ellen Ferraino: Secretary, Susie Mannella: and Treasurer, Alice Neilson. Although we had a good year, we did nothing of any importance, in a social way. We became sophomores with high hopes, re-elected our officers, and, realizing that we were now becoming upper-classmen, decided to make ourselves known. After much plan- ning we had a party, and with all taking part, it was a success. Reporting to the study hall was fun. We were the last class to ring the buzzer for a whole year. More fun! When school opened in September, this year, one division was pleased in reporting to the newest member of the faculty, Mr. Funair. Mr. Feronti, the history teacher, left us to take another position. Mrs. Taylor filled the vacan- cy in a gracious manner. Within a few weeks some of our classmates left us. Bill McFadden moved to Canada: Lon- nie Marrone, Betty Marrone, Frances Scilingo, and Helen Ribber went into war industry. We are proud to have two names on a service Honor Roll: Bill Cherry of the Marines, and Wal- lace Benson, the Navy. The arrival of our class rings caused great excitement. Needless to say, we were happy, displaying our jewelry, different from the others because of the open back. Another unusual feature, this year, was the purchase of hats, shields, and pennants in bril- liant green and yellow wool felt. One of our social achievements was a class party held in the gymnasium. The music was provided very easily by the Athletic Associa- tion's juke box. UP 1943-1944 In the high school tin-can drive, we did not succeed in having a bigger collection than the seniors and came out in fourth place. We had to help the seniors sponsor the party for the entire high school. We are proud of having so many taking part in athletics. Iohn Aiello, Gindy Pistner, F rank Costanzo, and Bill Leahy played basket- ball: Iohn Aiello, Louis Pupo, Edward Clerkin, Louis Thompson, Merle Sprague, and Ralph Cosentino were on the football squad. Next 'ye-ar's co-captains will be Gindy Pistner and Bill Leahy. Arthur Weilacher has done excep- tionally well as manager. For a time he was assisted by Dana Soule. Susie Mannella and Scotty Neilson were peppy cheerleaders from our ranks. Our class was represented on the Athletic Council by Vice-President, Lucy Cald- well, and Secretary, Alice Neilson. The girls' basketball team was especially progressive. The following were members of the team: Captain, Mary Ellen Ferraino, Lucy Coldwell, Susie Mannella, Alice Neilson, Mary Ann Dworsky, Doris Hendrickson, PeqQY Eck- ert, and Mary Ann Bressler. Members of the class on the Rambler staff were: Assistant Editor, Mary Ann Bressler: Bus- iness Manager, Alice Neilson: Sports, Lucy Caldwell. Class reporters were Iohn Smith, Susie Mannella, and Eva Diulio. The officers this year were: President, Alice Neilson, Vice-President, Arthur Weilacher: Sec- retary, Lucy Caldwell, and Treasurer, Peggy Constable. The class colors are green and yellow: the flower, the yellow rose: and the motto, Efforts lead to success. We have been trying hard to live up to these inspiring words. The next and greatest venture for the lun- iors will be the Annual Banquet and dance. By the time this book is published we hope our plans for such an auspicious occasion will be completed. Iohlsco - 31 SUPHUMUHE PICTURE FIRST ROW: George McGonigal, Alfred Feronti, George Iohnson, Kenneth Erickson, Batiste Franco, Patsy Casilio, Frank Carbone, Eugene Pannette, lohn Pistner, Alvin Williams. SECOND ROW: Rosemary Murphy, Anna Casciani, Marilyn lohnson, Ienny Guaglianone, Victoria Carnovale, Angeline Pirman, Ellen Rita Bloam, Mary lane Polaski, Carol Clark, Clara Marrone, Florence Williams, Dorothy Flegal, Louis Imbrogno, Bernard Gapinski. THIRD ROW: Mildred Nelson, Louise Boults, Mary Gigliotti, Elizabeth Warner, Mary McCabe, Katherine Maloney, Theresa Liscinski, Theresa Asti, Arlene Dybowski, Olivia Scarano, Philomena Adams, Annarella Marino, Milne Hoh, Lois Ogden, Teresa Kalinoski. FOURTH ROW: Paula Stewart, Nancy Myers, Dorothy Miller, Mary lane Brechtel, Frederick Hagberg, Theodore Smith, Gilbert Perantoni, Iohn Marrone, Robert Moneta, Mary Ann Zelehoski, Mary Borrello, Dorothy Wachob, Eliza- beth Pasquino, Millie Gillespie. FIFTH ROW: Thomas Manno, Donald Baieroski, Richard Brady, Ernest Condino, Gilbert Gigliotti, Paul Gunsallus, Michael Fedorko, Stanley Czekai. ABSENT: Richard Beaver, Sisto Cicuzza, Pat Dellaquila, Barbara Clinger, Elizabeth Eckert, loyce Feronti, Lois Eshbaugh, Richard Nelson, Lyle Weber, Phyllis Harbot, Virginia Williams. lohisco - 32 ..,.,,.,.j,gg-4-3gl,.,...,..,,,-,ft . . .fm stI5WfF-Exim, . SAGA UF THE SUPHU UHES Should you ask us of our first year, Of our early days as Freshmen, In this worthiest of high schools, We would tell you how in August Of the year one nine four two- We assembled in our classrooms To pursue a higher learning. Miss Galante and Mister Davies, Mister Quigg tthree patient peoplel Were our first reporting teachers. Uncle Sam called Mister Davies To the service of his country. Mister Keats came to replace him, But at Christmas time HE left us. We were taught by Mrs. Harvey 'Til our Freshmen days were over. To us these changes were confusing But by New Year's we were settled, And we held our first class meeting. President was Richard Nelson, Frederick Hagberg, his assistant, Lizzie Warner c'lected money. El. R. Bloam was secretary. ln our sports we were outstanding. Basketball brought us high honors When we out-played Sophs and Iuniors. Then came Spring with school romances, Fishing season, and vacation. We have told you of our first year. Now we'l1 tell of our experience Of our thrilling days as Sophomores. We the merry mischief makers Now reported to Miss Wallis- In her science laboratory, In Study Hall to Miss Schreiber. Football season was exciting- Five Soph huskies made the first team. Mrs. Brown, our music teacher, Tested our angelic voices. History classes grew much larger When we met Mister Funair. Change of office in November Brought us Buckskin as our leader, As his side-kick , Richard Brady. Clara M. was secretary. Dues collected-M. Zelehoski In December at class meeting We chose beautiful class colors- Blue for loyalty and honor, Gold for standards high and noble. Now our crew hats, in these colors, Mark us as the worthy Sophomores Social life came to us slowly, But AT LAST we had a party. Iuke-box music, gallant partners, Swell refreshments : gala evening. Some of us, more scientific, Formed a club for Sophs exclusive. Studied we the microscopic Creatures, cells, crystals, algae Half our high school days are over. Soon WE'LL be the upper classmen. Looking backward, looking forward, Now we ask ourselves these questions Were we EVER like those Freshmen? Can we EVER reach the hilltop Climbed by our illustrious Seniors? Iohisoo -- 33 FHESHME PIET RE FIRST ROW: Iohn Szczotka, Louis Simchick, Arthur Farr, Andrew Parana, William Shatter, Thomas Bianco, William Maiers, Vincent Scarano, Don Free- burg, Eugene Feronti, Howard McAninch, Sidney Sprague, Ioseph Pawlk, Richard Iacobs. SECOND ROW: Florence Casilio, Angeline Defranco, Rayetta Beaver, Ruth Calla, Dolores Adams, Stephana LaFarr, Mildred Mowrey, Katherine Parana, Genevieve Smith, Donna Nitsche, Charlotte Bloam, Doris Freeburg, Iackie Williams, Betty Patterson, Eula Gunsallus. THIRD ROW: Louise Flack, Freda Gabor, Angeline Calla, Eleanor Willow, Anna lvIcAlee, Helen Fedorko, Rose Ann Fedorko, Marylu Hoh, Ieanine McAlee, Gloria Cicuzza, Eileen Haser, Mary lane Kowalik, Betty Simchick, Mary Mar- chese, Elizabeth Pavlock. FOURTH ROW: Elaine Straessley, Mary lmbrogno, Ruth Kosmiski, Dor- othy Gapinski, Faye Oyler, Sheila Dorio, Rita Thompson, Harold Pompe, Car- men Cannella, Dallas Minnick, Ioe Mahoney, Pete Chiesa, Iames Riley, William Straessley, Eugene Hill. REAR ROW: Grant Summers, Richard Shippling, Eugene Singleback, lohn Dilulio, William Gay, lohn McAlee, Edward McAlee, Eddie Davies, Glenn Weirick, Patrick Lamari, Elmer Ferragine, Paul Black, George Wolfe, Herman O'lay, William Soule. ABSENT: Sarah Kriegel. Iohtsco - 34 '- ' Ti5WE.l'rvi?f'-.1'.ii. 'i'?M'll5gl5-lzr : l1-zll.'awF' FHESHMEN A somewhat bewildered Freshman class opened its high school career this year. The change from the grades seemed very confusing at first but with the aid of the helpful teachers, everything was soon made to run smoothly. As soon as their first difficulties were ironed out, the Freshmen took an active part in school activities. Our class was represented by members on both the varsity football and basketball teams. The girls, although not totally successful, showed good sportsmanship and fine spirit by putting a basketball team on the floor. Some of the boys played in the boys inter-class league. There have been several Freshmen parties and dances. The class has been on top in tin can and scrap collections. There are many other incidents, too small to mention here, which have shown that the Greenies aren't going to stay green very long. Freshman class officers are: President ....... Donald Freeburg ' Vice President .... ..... P aul Black Secretary ..... . . . Helen F edorko Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Florence Casilio In this, our first high school year we have met new friends and made num- erous acquaintances, Whom we will always remember, both in school and out. Now, as We look hopefully forward to our future years at Iohnsonburg High School we, the Freshman class, wish to thank all those who have helped and aided us on our way to becoming better students and better citizens. 'Iohisco - 35 Aug Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept. Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. CALENDAR 1943-44 . 30--School began. Oh! . 1-2-Government Fixed Rent Prices. 6-Labor Day. Our first vacation. 8-Italy surrendered! . ll-Football! Warren 261 Burg 0, and our first game. 18-Ridgway. here. too! Iohnsonburg 0, RidCJWUY 20- Wait 'til next time. . 30-Mr. Feronti, Nick left school to take new posi- tion. 1-Mrs. Taylor took over Mr. Feronti's history classes. 2-Curwensville here. We lost again. 4-First meeting of the yearbook committee. 5--First six weeks tests. How did you fare? 8-Yeoman Disk and Ioe Kestler gave a very inter- esting talk on navy life. 9-Iohnsonburg 25, Youngsville 0. Hurrah! 15-Nutrition picture This Too ls Sabotage. Clearfield l9, Burg 6. Another loss! 20-Zl-No school for three afternoons! Rationing! 22-Punxsy away. We'll fix them next year! 28-29-Institute-Another vacation. 30-Game at Bradford. Bradford 13, Iohnsonburg 7. 5-First assembly program presented by Miss Ga- lante's Freshmen. Lay That Pistol Down Babe. ll-Old rivals. Ridgway beat us again. Iohnson- burg won a moral victory. l2-Air raid drill. 15-Freshmen Party. Bet they had fun! Nov.l6-17-Senior entertainment, Time For Everything . Nov. Nov. Nov. 25-28 Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. lan. 19-Iunior Party. Mr. Funair enjoyed the lunch! 22-You guessed it. Six weeks tests. -Thanksgiving vacation. 29-Free day. Deer season! Who said Mr. Funair didn't get a rabbit? Where was our sharp- shooting faculty? 3-Basketball season started! We dropped the first game to Brockway. 7-Remember Pearl Harbor? Iohnsonburg went to Emporium-and won! 10-Students of Miss Wa1lis's room presented their play, Talk Costs Lives . 13-Flu epidemic began. School attendance dropped. 15-Football Banquet. New low-or high! 176 students absent. All right--so you had the ilu! We believe you. l7-Public Speaking Class presented a program. The Old Professor, Ruth Samsel presided. 23-Beginning of Christmas vacation. l-Nineteen forty-four came in with a bang, but not a siren or a bell in U. S. A.-by order of the Interceptor Command. Watch your step boys, it's leap year! Iohlsco - Ian. Ian. Ian. Ian. Ian. Ian. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May 36 3-Back to school again. lt was a lovely vacation. 7-Mr. Taylor presented his play, Borrowing Bessie , and a variety program in assembly. We lost our first League game to-yes-Ridg- way-Can't we ever win! 14-Iohnsonburg won at Sheffield. 19-Exams again! 28-Freshmen of Mr. Quigg's room presented a program, In the Doctor's Waiting Room , in assembly. 29-Sophomore Shin-dig. They say it was colossal. l--Sadie Hawkins Month! Were you snagged? Z-Ground Hog Day. 4-Football letters awarded. ll-Miss Younger's room presented a play A Good Girl In the Kitchen. Imagine, afraid of a few micel 17-Aviation Cadet Test given at Ridgway. l8-Miss Galante's English Classes presented an assembly program. Zl-Installation of new buzzer system. Sh-h! Were you late too? 22-Seniors presented their annual play, A Mind of Her Own. It was a grand success. 25-I. H. S. started a new sport, boxing, under the supervision of Coach Funair. 3-Tests! Tests! Tests! Will they never cease? 10-Miss Mary Lou Laurence's play was given in assembly. So that's how you Freshmen spent Sadie Hawkins Month! 15-V-12 examination. Beware the Ides of March! 17-Sophomores of Miss Schreiber's room gave a St. Patrick's Day variety program in assembly. 24-Basketball letters awarded. Mr. Funair's Iuniors presented an assembly program. 31- Wild Nell, The Prairie Be1le presented by Sen- iors of Miss Lawrence's room. Weren't the boys cute? l-April Fools Day. Spring Fever hit you? 6-Dramatic Club gave a play in assembly. The Gift. 10-Who invented tests anyway? Wish we could get our hands on him! Oh well, only one more six-weeks period. 14-Salvage Club Dance. 15-Fishing season started. Those were handsome fish stories. Say! did Mr. Davies catch any? 21-Assembly program presented by Biology classes. l-Final month of school for the Seniors. Bet they'1l miss I. H. S. l !! 2 l-Baccalaureate. 23-Commencement Exercises. 24-Last day of school. Lots of luck, Seniors! A W VM SNOW CREEK --Photo by Ralph McClintock Iohisco ctz'w'tz'e5 . . . . Editor-in-Chief ..... Assistant Editor Literary Editor ....... Photography Editor .. Sports Editor ........ Subscription Editor Business Manager Advisor ......... Sally Knapp, Chairman Agnes Parana Vera Gapinski Dorothy Duilio Theresa Pavlock Myles Sills Robert Harder Veronica Vavala Laura Belle Mowrey, Chairman Donal I-Ioy Emidio Casciani, Chairman Ralph Franco Marie Thorwart Vera Gapinslci, Chairman Ruth Samsel Angeline Marchese Milne I-Ioh Rose Ann Fedorko Ernest Condino Ann Casciani YEAHBUUH STAFF LITERARY COMMITTEE Lucy Paladino Anthony Ferraqine Ethlyn Clark Ioan Keller Louise Iohnson Dawn Caldwell Grace Dellaquila Gerald Logue PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Dorothy Fedorko Virginia Simchick SPORTS STAFF Benedetta Scarano Lydia Dilulio Iohn Bressler SUBSCRIPTION COMMITTEE Veronica Vavala Lydia Dilulio .. Geraldine Marasco Dorothy Marasco Sally Knapp Laura Belle Mowrey . .... Ernidio Casciani . . . . . Vera Gapinski Ruth Samsel .. Miss Virginia Kathleen Steudler Frank Costanzo Franklin Hagberq Colleen Murphy Noah Di Nardo Richard Perantoni Mary Trambley Helen Dixon Richard Wensel Edith Casilio Patricia Loriqan Florence Adamski Grace Dellaquila UNDERCLASSMEN WI-IO ASSISTED US Richard Brady Mary Ellen Ferraino Nancy Myers Peter Chiesa Mary Ann Bressler Iohisoo - 38 Fred Haqberq Carol Clark Alice Neilson Lucy Caldwell Vtfallis HAMBLEH STAFF The iirst publication of the Rambler in 1931 showed the spirit of the seniors for it was their project. lt was first printed at the Iohnsonburq Press Office and to cover the expenses, advertisements were solicited from local merchants. As the activities oi the senicar class increased the publication became a high school project with a Senior as editor and a Iunior as associate editor. Commercial students under the supervision of Mr. Taylor mimeoqraph the paper. It is now published once a month. The Staff includes: Editor .......... Associate Editor .. Literary .......... Clubs and Social .. Ofiice and Assembly Girl Scout News Business Manager . Sports ........ Artist... .................. Senior Representatives .. Marie Thorwart Mary Ann Bressler Kathleen Bloam Margaret Gontero ....... Ioan Keller . . . . Nancy Myers . . , . Alice Neilson . . . Lucy Caldwell . . , . Lydia Dilulio Helen Dixon Mary Trambley Iunior Representatives Iohn Smith Susie Mannella Sophomore Representatives 'Theresa Liscinski Rosemary Murphy Freshmen Representatives Helen Fedorko Kathryn Parana Iohisco - 39 Senior Eless Playa Eelirnery El-EE A lVllNlJ UE HER UWNH CAST Iim Bartlett ....... ....... ...... G e orge Potter Delia Bartlett ..... ......... H elen Dixon Bunny Bartlett ...... .,.......... I une Dunn Tommie Bartlett .... ..... A nthony Ferragine Nettie Bartlett ...... . . Lydia Dilulio Lizzie. the maid .... Mary Trambley lessica Atwood .... ..... S ally Knapp Delphine Lindley ..... .. . Ruth Samsel Steve Henderson ...... Bob Harder Hugh Randall ..... Frank Costanzo Carol Russell ........ ......... E thlyn Clark Miss Flora Fenwick .... . . . Laura Belle Mowrey Mrs. Phelps ........................................... Margaret Gontero Senior Entertainment November lti-l7 TIME EUR EVERYTHING' Mr. Hollis .. Mrs. Hollis . . . Faith Hollis .. George Hollis . . Mr. Mullins . . Mrs. Mullins ....... Officer O'Toole .. Officer Bobinowitz Pearl Gates ..... CAST Iohisco - 40 . .. Sam Casilio . . . . Ioan Keller .. Ethlyn Clark Arthur Sprague Emidio Casciani Colleen Murphy . Noah DiNardo . . . . Ralph Franco . Sydney Yates UHAMATIE CLUB This year the club was led by a new advisor, Miss Esther Marie Shea. The two main events of the year were a Valentine Party and a religious Easter play presented in assembly. The club strives to bring out the hidden talents of its members and teaches them the art of make-up for character portrayal. Meetings are held during the Activity Period on Thursday morning. There are 54 members belonging to the club. Two drives for new members were made, one for upper classmen and the other for the freshmen. They were both successful. Officers for l943-1944 were: President, Mary Ann Bresslerp Vice President, Sally Knappg and Secretary-Treasurer, Clara Marrone. Iohisco - 41 MIXED EHUHU5 The mixed chorus was organized in our school in 1943 and was continued this year by our music director Mrs. Lyn Brown. To become a member of the chorus one must belong to a class chorus and have one's voice tested for range. The mixed chorus is composed ot forty-eight members which meet twice a week Kon Mondays on a rotating schedule and on Tuesdays during activity period. The mixed chorus has sung for various assembly programs: namely, for Armistice Day, Christmas, Easter, and Baccalaureate, and has had great suc- cess. As yet the chorus has not given any public performances. Members of the chorus are: SOPRANOS Marguerite Kriegish Ethlyn Clark Sally Knapp Theresa Liscinski Patricia Lorigan Laura Belle Mowrey Mildred Nelson Marie Thorwart Mary Trambley Peggy Constable Lydia Dilulio Peggy Eckert Doris Freeburg Millie Gillespie ALTOS Iackie Williams Claire Nortum Dorothy Stubber Kathleen Bloam Mary Ann Bressler Phyllis Harbot Margaret Lupole Alice Neilson Louise Pearson Nancy Myers Maxine Rezmerski Elizabeth Warner Ruth Samsel Mary lane Polaski Mary Ann Robinson Grace Tripodi Rose Ferraqine Ellen Rita Bloam Carol Clark Doris Hendrickson Angeline Marchese Elizabeth Pasquino TENORS Ernest Condino Franklin Hagberg Fred Hagberq Dick Nelson Dana Soule BASS Gilbert Gigliotti Donald Hoy Harry Horne Bill Soule Ted Smith Myles Sills Dick Wensel The pianist is Marie Cecile Bianco. Iohisco - 42 UHCHESTHA This year the lohnsonburq l-liqh School Orchestra has had a new leader Mrs. Brown came at the beainninq ot the school year to replace Mrs Verna Normile who had directed the orchestra for thirteen years. There are eleven members in the orchestra. They are: Ethlyn Clark ... ... violin Richard Brady . . . . . . violin Walter Warrior . . . . violin Fred l-laaberq .. .... violin Sally Knapp . .. ......, cello Dick Nelson .,.. . . . trumpet Patsy Casilio .... . . . trumpet Donald Freeburq ..... clarinet Bill Soule .......... trombone Marie Cecile Bianco ..,. piano Raymond Simpson ......... drums The orchestra meets twice a week tor rehearsal and Mrs. Brown has sec tionals, or practices for each section of the orchestra. The special occasions on which the orchestra played were the Senior Play High School assemblies, and Commencement. Iohisco S 43 THE MIEHUSEUPE EL B The Leenwenhoek Chapter of the American Society of Amateur Micro- scopists has been revived this year. The club is made up of three groups. Ellen Rita Bloam, Mildred Nelson and Richard Brady are chairmen of the qroups. The purpose of the Microscope Club is to allow amateur scientists to learn the proper care and use of the microscope. They identify different species of microscopic plants and animals and become acquainted with the sub-visible microscopic World. The dues which were twenty-five cents per member were used to buy microscopic slides for use in the future Biology classes. The officers for l943-44 are: President, Rosemary Murphy: Vice-President, Ernest Condinog Secretary, Dorothy Miller, and Treasurer, Richard Nelson. Iohisco - 44 THE BIRD CLUB When the crows are returning to our fields in February, and the song sparrows are tuning up their Tea, Tea Tea-kettle song in March, bird lovers begin to talk of early morning hikes-and the Bird Club becomes active again. The first day of Spring will usually find a sleepy group of students making a six o'clock expedition along the Clarion River in quest of migrating birds. The one-hour advance in time makes the morning activities of the club rather difficult but allows everyone to enjoy the birds' evensong. Iohisco - 45 S!-XLVABE ELUB The Salvage Club was organized and directed by Miss Cwalante. The purpose of the Club is to encourage the saving of tin cans and other waste materials useful to the war effort. Officers and members are: Donal Hoy, presidentg George Potter vice- presidentg Carol Clark, secretary-treasurer: and Sally Knapp, Ethlyn Clark, Dick Wensel, Antoinette Guaglianone, Eva Diulio, Madge Calla, Gloria Finno, Anna Casciani, lames Riley, William Straessley, and Bill Gay. One ot the plans adopted for bringing in cans was competition. The two classes which brought in the most cans were to be entertained by the two classes bringing the least. The Iuniors and Seniors treated the Freshmen and Sophomores at a very successful party. Another scheme was to have each home room bring in 1000 tin cans for February and March. A dance with music by Fredi Rico's orchestra was the climax of this contest. Iohisco - 46 HIGH SEHUUL SEHVIEE ELUB It is the aim ot the Service Club to obtain pictures ot persons in the Armed Services As these pictures are brought in they are filed and catalogued. This tile will be placed in the lohnsonburg Public Library and will be available to anyone at all times. The project is sponsored by the lunior History and Freshman Civics Classes, under the supervision ol Mrs. Taylor. Each student tries to contact as many families as possible tor pictures in order to bring the tile up to date. The classes are represented by the following students: Freshmen: Sara Kreigle, Ruth Kosmiski, Eddie Davies, Grant Summers, Andy Parana. Iuniors: Bob Chiesa, Lucy Caldwell, Gloria Finno, Mary Ellen Perraino, Angeline Mar- chese, Don Kent. Iohisco - 47 PUBLIC SPEAEI B Public Speaking is a newcomer to the curriculum. This year's class is composed of Sopbomores, luniors, and Seniors. In Public Speaking the student is given practice in many types of speech from informal conversation to the more formal debate. The aid of the course is to give the student poise and ease when be is speaking before a group. Students are encouraged to interpret intelligently the printed page and to develop better expression in reading and reciting. As a project for the year a Christmas program, modeled on a quiz show, was presented in Assembly by members of the class. Iohisco - 48 PHE-P LIGHT AEHUNAUTIES This was the first year that a course in Pre-Flight Aeronautics was offered in our school. The classes, which were made up of juniors and seniors who were interested in aviation, were taught by Miss Schreiber. The members of the classes soon found out that Pre-Flight consisted of more than just learning to identify planes when we began to delve into such subjects as aerodynamics, avigation, and meteorology. We spent several weeks in the lndustrial Arts rooms putting model planes together and it was here that our two champion plane buildersf-fMyles Sills and Frank Chich Costanzow-had a chance to show their skill. Throughout the year various members heeded the call of Uncle Sam and either joined up or were drafted. Of those who are left, three are A. C.'s and two or three others are interested in the Navy Air Corps. lncidentally, the girls who took the course more than held their own in all phases of the work. Iohisco - 49 EPUHT5 SNAPS Iohisco - 50 FISHING CREEK -Photo by Ralph McClintock Iohisco - 51 .gpotts .... ...W THE PtAlVlHLERS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Left to right: First Row: Noah DiNardo, Assistant Managerg Gerald Logue, Ralph Franco, lack Keneske, Clarence Schott, Sam Casilio, Franklin Hagberg, Otto Shippling, Sydney Yates, Bill Whitlock, and lohn Wachob. Second Row: Gervase Hoh, Ralph Cosentino, Edward Sprague, Harold Iohnson, Eugene Pistner, Bill McFadden, Louis Thompson, Edward Clerkins, Iohn Aiello, Louis Pupo, and Bill Leahy. Third Row: Dana Soule, Assistant Manager, Donald Kent, Fred Hagberq, Ernest Condino, Richard Beaver, lohn Marrone, Sisto Cicuzza, Louis lrnbrogno, Alvin Williams, Richard Nelson, Peter Chiesa, Lyle Weber, Arthur Weilacher, Manager: lim Carbardi, Assistant Coachg and Frank Funair, Coach. Iohisco - 52 1- THE 1943-1944 FUUTBALL SEASUN SEPTEMBER 11 WARREN 26-IOHNSONBURG U With a new coach and a green team, the Ramblers were no match for the Dragons. SEPTEMBER 18 RIDGWAY 20-IOHNSONBURG 0 The Ramblers had bad breaks, and with RidgWay's fine passing- our team was defeated. SEPTEMBER 25 Sl-IEFFIELD 6-IOHNSONBURG 24 The team was beginning to profit from experience, and the two pre- vious defeats aroused plenty of fighting spirit. OCTOBER 2 CURWENSVILLE 13-IOHNSONBURG 7 After a bad first half the Ramblers Woke up and outplayed their opponents in the last half, but it was too late. OCTOBER 9 YOUNGSVILLE U-IOHNSONBURG 25 This was a one-sided game. Our second team was on the field most of the game. OCTOBER 15 The ramblers against them. CLEARFIELD 19-IOHNSONBURG 6 played good football, but the rain and the breaks were OCTOBER 22 PUNXSY 19-IOHNSONBURG 12 First-half jinx caused the Ramblers to bow to the Chucks. OCTOBER 29 BRADFORD 13-IOHNSONBURG 6 Penalties stopped an early score by the Ramblers. The boys became discouraged. NOVEMBER 11 RIDGWAY 13-IOHNSONBURG 7 Poor officiating. lt was generally felt that the Ramblers won a moral victory . Iohisco - 53 JUHNSUNHUIIE BASKETBALL SQUAD FIRST ROW George McGonigal Grant Summers Eddy Davies Frank Carbone Pat Lamari Patsy Casilio Bud Feronii MISSING: Alvin Williams Eugene Feronti Elmer Ferragine Kenneth Erickson Iohisco - 54 SECOND ROW Noah DiNardo lohn Pistner Bill Leahy Frank Cosianzo Eugene Pisiner Iohn Marrone Iohn Aiello Franklin Hagloerg Coach Funair ,, , ,., 1... 5.71 P . H SHETB LL SUMMARY Iohnsonburg won five games and lost ll. Ten of these games were in- cluded in the Allegheny Mountain Conference. Many of the Senior players were called into the Armed Services so that only three experienced Seniors remained. The other players started the season with little or no experience. In spite of this handicap lohnsonburg basketball team made a good showing. The team scored a total of 190 field goals and 488 'points for a total of 868 points. 108 conversions were made out of 258 tries from the foul line. Opponents scored 960. Aiello was the high score man on the team with 158 points, Wachob, second with 82, lohn Pistner 74 as third, Di Nardo, fourth 59, Hagberg, fifth 45, Eugene Pistner, sixth 41, and Marrone seventh 16. Aiello was fourth ranking in Allegheny Mountain Conference on points with Di Nardo 10th and Hagberg 15th. Iohnsonburg ranked third in total scoring in League games being headed out by Ridgway and Wilcox. ' ' THE BLUE JAY5 Friday, December 3 ........ Brockway .... . Friday, December 10 Brockway ........ . Tuesday, December 14 ..... Mt. Iewett .......... . Friday, December 17 St. Marys' Central .... Tuesday, Ianuary 4 . . . . . . St. Marys' Central . . . . Friday, Ianuary 14 ........ Sheffield ......... . Tuesday, lanuary 18 ....... Emporium . . . . Friday, Ianuary 21 ...,. . . . Kane .... . . . Tuesday, lanuary 25 Mt. Iewett .... . Friday, Ianuary 28 ..... . . . Wilcox . . . . . . Friday, February 4 ..... . . . Ridgway . . . . Tuesday, February 8 ....... Friday, February ll .... . . . Friday, February 18 ........ Friday, February 25 Sheffield . . . . Kane ............ . Wilcox .............. St. Marys' Iohisco Central .... -55 Boxing Squad from front to back: Eugene Pistner, Coach, Funair, Frank Costanzo, Merle Sprague, Dick Beaver, Fred Hagberg, Carmen Cannella, Sisto Cicuzza, and Torn Manno, Bobby Lorigan, George McGoniga1, lack Murphy, Tom Bianco, Victor Paladino, Danny Thorwart, and Sidney Sprague. BUXI E Boxing is a new sport in lohnsonburg High School. The roster was organ- ized by Coach Frank Funair who was champion heavyweight of the Eastern lntercollegiate Conference in 1939 and who recaptured the same title in the 175 pound class in 1940. Boxing gloves were purchased early in the year so that the boys were ready to begin action when the basketball season was over. The boxers are showing a fine spirit. They practice diligently every night after school for about an hour and a halt. Two minute rounds are held with a minute rest between. All the boys participate. A few black eyes have appeared as the result of the hard work-outs, but they show the earnestness of the boys to master this sport. An exhibition match gave the students and people of lohnsonburg an opportunity to judge the progress being made. It is hoped that the sport will grow more popular and will continue for years. Good luck, Leatherpushers ot the 1944 squad. lohisco - 56 CHEEH LEADERS Alice Neilson, Ir.eHead next year Susie Mannella, Ir. George McGonigal, Soph. NEW CHEERS FOOTBALL BASKETBALL VictoryfVictory Come on orange IS OUT CFY Come on Blue V'fI'C T'O4R'-Y Come on team Will we? Shall We? Push thru I guess YGS1 Get that ball We're the tearn Drop it in Frorn I. H. S. Ridgway has jazz Bidgway has swing But boy Burg's got everything With a down beat With an up beat Beaty, beaty, beat Beat Ridgway Battle up a tin can Shinny up a tree Iohnsonburg High School Yes sir-re Are we in it? I guess yes! Iohnsonburg High School l. H. S. Iohisco - 57 Corne on boysffLet's winl Come on Orange, Come on Blue Come on tearne Push thru' Get that ball Drop it in Come on boys- -let's win. B-1, b-1, lo-1, u-e Ia, i-a, 5-G, Y-S B-1-u-e I-a-y-s Blue lays. First Row Ckneelingl: Maxine Rezmerski, Sally Knapp, Gertrude Raubenstrauch Mary Ann Robinson, Bette Williams, Ethlyn Clark, Nellie Jones, Dorothy Stubber. Second Row: Peggy Eckert, Clara Marrone, Mary Ann Bressler, Dorothy Miller Dons Hen drickson, Mary Ellen Ferraino, Mary Ann Dworsky, Lucy Caldwell, Alice Neilson. Third Row: Theresa Asti, Mary Ann Zelehoski, Elizabeth Pasquino, Philomena Adams Elizabeth Warner, Paula Stewart. Fourth Row: Rose Ann Fedorko, Betty Pavlock, Gloria Cicuzza, Genevieve Smith Stettie LaFarr Mary lmbrogno, Eleanor Willow, Katherine Parana. SIHLS' CLASS BASKETBALL TEAMS lanuary 3 ....... Ianuary 5 . . Ianuary lO . Ianuary 12 . lanuary 17 . lanuary 19 ...... lanuary 24 ...... Ianuary 26 . Ianuary 31 ...... February 2 ...... February '7 ...... February 9 ...... February 14 February 16 February 21 February 23 February 28 March 1 ........ March6 March 8 ........ luniors .... Freshmen . Freshmen . Sophomores Freshmen . Iuniors .... Iuniors .... Freshmen . Sophomores Freshmen . Sophomores Freshmen . Sophomores Freshmen . Freshmen . Iuniors ....... Iuniors ....... Freshmen .... Iuniors ....... Sophomores Seniors . , . Sophomores luniors .... Seniors . . . Seniors . . Sophomores Seniors . . . Sophomores Seniors . . . Iuniors .. Iuniors . . . Seniors . . . Seniors . . . Iuniors .... Sophomores Seniors . . . Sophomores Seniors . . . Seniors . . . Iuniors .. At the close ot the basketball season, c1ass periods were devoted to more difficult calisthenics so that moans and groans and aching muscles followed each gym period until the girls were limber. Spring brought outdoor activities and a Mushball League. Iohisco - 58 1' Q Ft' :I GIRLS' THLETIC ETIVITIES The physical education program for the girls has been broadened to in- clude more difficult activities and more participation in intramural sports. At the beginning of the year senior and junior girls were scheduled for five classes a week, while the sophomore and freshman girls had the customary two. Due to the size of the classes, however, it was necessary for the senior girls to return to the two or three-class plan. From September to November the class periods were devoted to exercising, running relays and such games as kick-ball, dodge-ball and volley-ball. In December the classes were devoted to basketball. Class teams were formed. SOHOMORE TEAM Captain:-Elizabeth Pasquino SENIOR TEAM Captain:-Bette Williams F d I Forwards:- orwm s'- Paula Stuart SUNY Knapp Mary Arm Zelehoski Gertrude Raubenstrauch Theresa ASU Elizabeth Warner Guards:- Maxine Rezmerskt Guards:- Mary Ann Robinson Ethlyn Clark Substitute:-Dorothy Stubber IUNIOR TEAM Captain:-Mary Ellen Ferraino Forwards:- Lucy Caldwell Alice Neilson Susie Mannella Guards:- Mary Ann Bressler Doris Hendrickson Peggy Eckert Clara Marrone Dorothy Miller Philomena Adams Elizabeth Eckert F RESHMEN TEAM Captain:-Genevieve Smith Forwards:- Steffie LaFarr Gloria Cicuzza Eleanor Willow Guards:- Katherine Parana Delores Adams Mary Imbrogno Betty Pavlock Rose Ann Fedorko 'U' Iohlsco - 59 A A. The Athletic Association is a student organization consisting oi a president, Vice-president, secretary and treasurer all ot which are elected by the students. lts purpose is to promote athletic interest, supervise all athletic activities, and to promote true and clean sports throughout the school. The admission rates to all games are Voted upon by the Council which also approves all bills of the A. A. The Council is made up of Coach Frank Funair, Mr. DavisfPrincipal, and Mr. Taylorfadvisor. Awards are presented to the members of the football squad, basketball team, and the cheerleaders, providing they play a specified number quarters during a season. The oiiicers of the A. A. are: President ...... ..... I oe Fedorlco Vice President . . . . . . Lucy Caldwell Treasurer ..... .. . Fred Hagberg Secretary ............................. Alice Neilson lt is through the A. A. that sports are maintained in the school. Iohisco - 60 4, v-.1 .-f2'5--r1,w2't .,1, The Eustudians ul Uur School Mr. Iacobs Mr. Osborne lust who does all the cleaning After We are through with work? And who comes running quickly When things don't seem to perk ? Who always seem so faithful And who never seem to shirk? Our Ianitorsll Who greet us with a smile When we start to school in Fall? Who always say hello to us When passing in the hall? Whom do we always pester And who never mind at all? Our lanitorsll Who frown and scowl whenever Too late at night we stay? CBut then, who could blame them- We're really in their way.l Whom should we appreciate, And show it day by clay? Our Ianitorsl I Iohisco - 61 Y I ' De You Remember When.. we started school as little first graders? little girls wore aprons? we joined the rhythm band? modeling clay was our favorite pastime? the gong for milk-recess rang? we made our first attempts at acting? changing classes was such a novelty? Ioe Fedorko had the highest average in the class? Miss Stangel taught Geography? the West End children joined the class in seventh grade? we presented the Iohnsonburg Centennial pro- gram? Ethlyn C. won the W. R. C. flag for her essay? the Parochial School printed its own paper The lvy ? Iolly Boy had the lead in the eighth grade graduation play? the light globe fell on lerry's head? we sang to the different grades on St. Patrick's Day? Mary and Gracie had pigtails? Aggie and Don won the medals for their essays in the American Legion contest? the girls went to State College with Mr. Feronti? the girls wore Wing socks? reinforcements joined the class from the Paro- chial School? pageboy bobs came into style? the freshman girls had crushes on the upper- class football heroes? we ate crab apples in science class? Max fell in Algebra class? streamer hair ribbons flopped all over? we told knock-knock stories- Knock-knock Who's there? Boo Boo who? What's the matter, honey? saddle shoes were the rage? Nellie I. was a tomboy ? we took turns as freshmen, in going to as- sembly? we looked up to the upper classmen? the Freshmen won the five dollars for the best float in the football rally parade? Aggie was chosen Posture Queen? our Freshman hats came? the Charm Club picnic was held on the airport? someone put salt instead of sugar in cinnamon buns in Home Ec. class? we had biology hikes? the boys ate carrots in Study Hall? the girls wore slacks? the laps attacked Pearl Harbor? we sandpapered scribbled desks? we gave a Christmas tea for the faculty? Central had Friday night dances? debates Waxed hot and furious ? we watched the teachers' reflection in George Washington's picture in the Study Hall? the girls wore boots all the time? skipping school was easy? the High School went picnicking at the Ioy Garden? the flash flood hit our town? the Rolfe kids entered our class? Frank and Bob joined us? Mr. Feronti taught third year History? Eddie , Griff and Gordie left for the Armed Services? we finally got class rings? school was adjourned for rationing? Mrs. Normile presented her last program-our the the we first concert? beauty contest was held in the auditorium and Miss Iohnsonburg was chosen? High School chose a May Queen and had a May fete? almost didn't have a Prom because of food being rationed? the draft first took a lot of our boys from High School? we took the seats vacated by the Seniors in Assembly? our LAST summer vacation between school years was over? we first met our new teachers, Miss Shea, Mrs. the Brown and Mr. Funair? girls' basketball teams played preliminary games? Sally won the bond for her Third War Loan essay? the P. D. classes staged their famous court trials? Mr. Funair's Ford labored through town? Sadie Hawkin's month was announced? the little boy chirped Why? during the Senior Play? Tommy K. passed the Radar test: and Sid, Iohn, and Casey passed the Army Air Corps test and received their wings? Frankie didn't pull corny jokes? the Seniors took an annual sightseeing trip to Washington, D. C.? the entire school under the leadership of the Salvage Club was working toward the big dance with Fredi Rico's orchestra? we received our diplomas? Iohisco - 62 L ST WILL AND TESTAME T The last will and testament of the Senior Class of 1944 of the Borough of Iohnsonburg, County of Elk, State of Penn- sylvania, made and published in the Year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Four. We, the Senior Class of 1944, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament in manner following, that is to say: Adamski, Florence-leaves her deftness with bobby pins and wave set to Mary Ann Groeger. Bianco, Marie Cecile--wills her ability to play the piano to Chow Marrone. Bloam, Kathleen-wills her talent for singing to Sharky Pistner. Caldwell, Dawn-wills her Great size to Bob Moneta. Casilio, Edith V.-wills her eye-lashes to Lois Esh- baugh. Cooney, Elaine H.-perfect attendance to Eddy Sprague. Clark, Ethlyn A.-leaves fancy ice skating to Hook Thompson. Dellaquila, Grace-her fliqhtiness to Adeline Fitch. Diulio, Dorothy-ability to type well to anybody that Mr. Taylor can teach. Dixon, Helen-her lipstick to Gloria Finno. Fedorko, Dorothy-sweetness to Olivia Scarano. Deter, Margaret Louise-her tiny blue eyes to Anna Casciani. Dilulio, Lydia-dramatic ability to Harry Horne. Dunn, Iune-untied shoestrings to Buckskin Cicuzza tDoesn't he look cute falling over his own feet?. Erickson, Clarice-leaves love of the railroad to whomever wants it but her love of Casey she keeps herself. Fedus, Rita-charge of the Senior Candy to Mary Ann Bressler. Flegal, Iane-wills her seat in Study Hall to her sister. Gapinski, Vera-her argumentativeness to Harold Iohnson. Heitzenrater, Anna Mae-attractions at Wilcox to Freda Launer. M Gontero, Margaret-quickness of tongue to Pat ills. Guaglianone, Antoinette-wills her job at Sammy's to Phtlomena Adams. Iohnson, Louise-wills being the life of the party to Ianey Polaski. Jones, Nellie-wills her sweaters to Lois Ogden. Keller, Ioan- nuttiness to Natalie Fassett. Knapp, Sally-her yoeyo to Dick Nelson. Lorigan, Patricia-her day dreaming to Iimmy Riley. Lupole, Margaret-iitterbugqing to Elaine l-laser. Marasco, Geraldine-journalistic ability to Eddy Davies. H hMarasco, Dorothy-wills her feather-cut to Marylu o . McClintick, lone-love of long walks to Margaret Jacobs. McGuire, Shirley-her dark eyebrows to Bill Shatter. Mowrey, Laura Belle-her vivaciousness to Frances Simchick. Murphy, Colleen-red hair to Rose Ferragine. Nelson, Evelyn-talkativeness to Elaine Straessley. Nortum, Clara-love for jive to Scotty Neilson. Paladino, Lucy-wills her typewriter with loving care to Theresa Asti. Parana, Agnes-roller skating to her sister Katie. Parana, Theresa-love of playing hookey to Marilyn Iohnson. Iohisco Pavlock, Theresa-all sixty of her pen pals to Icky Swanson. Pavlock, Helen-her low voice to Nancy Myers. ' Petrilli, Angeline-leaves dark hair to Betsy Eckert. Polaski, Cecilia-soda jerking to any ambitious per- son in high school. Raubenstrauch, Gertrude-has already willed Bill to Uncle Sam. Riley, Peggy-makes a gift of her job to Peggy Con- stable. Rezmerski, Maxine-athletic powers to Lucy Cald- well. Samsel, Ruth-infectious laugh to Iohn Smith. Scarano, Benedetta-energetic jaws either in chew- ing gum or talking to Morgan Leathers. Simchick, Virginia-finds it's necessary to will Butts to the service. Steudler, Kathleen-sorry but she keeps her Iolly - ness. Stewart, Georgena-wills her fairness of skin to Carmen Cannella. Stubber, Dorothy-her tendency to swoon over Frank Sinatra to Skip Clark. Thorwart, Marie-fair complexion to Io Pasquino. Trambley, Mary-dainty giggles to Bill Gay. Tripodi, Mary--fascinating dimples to Richard Brady. Vavala, Veronica--her submissiveness to Stach Czekai. Williams, Bette-gum chewing to Dana Soule. Kriegisch, Margueritta--drawing ability to Vincent Scarano. Robinson, Mary Ann-freckles which dance across her nose to Iosephine Carbone. Aiello, Ioseph-love of trick driving to Katherine Maloney. Baum, Edward-leaves his love of Deckertown to Eleanor Willow. Bressler. Iohn E.-leaves his little green book worm to Lynton Iohnson. Camovale. Bruno-leaves his post at the Swedish Church to Gindy Pistner. ' Casciani, Emidio-his ability in science to Spish Williams. Casilio, Samuel I.--his whiskers to Gilbert Gigliotti. Costanzo, F rank A.-knack of getting into trouble to Millie Gillespie. Czekai, Walter I.-leaves his checkered shirt to Bob Tillack. DiNardo, Noah-hands his drumming down to Ray- mond Simpson. Fedorko, Ioseph-leaves the last booth at Popielski's to George lohnson. F erragine, Anthony-dancing ability to Bill Soule. F legal, Earl-bashfulness to Buckeye Clerkins. Franco, Ralph-his paper mill job to Harold Pompe. Hagberg, Franklin G.-corny jokes to whomever wants them. fGuess we'll have to keep theml Harder, Robert-yen to sleep to Sis Williams. Hoh, Hubert-hunting knife to little Mike Fedorko. Hoy, Donal--thriftiness to Joe Mahoney. Kasper, Thomas-his iob at the Polish store to Cuffy Baieroski. -63 L ST WILL A D TEST!-IMENT Keneske, lack- his steadiness for more than one Potter, George-wills his arc-oo-oo-oo Iwolf week to the one he thinks nicest to Pint Chiesa. howll to Ioe Wolfe. Logue, Gerald-preference for red-heads to Arthur Schott, Clarence-way with the women to Bill Leahy. Weilacher. Shipplinq, Otto-his broad shoulders to Richard Manno, Michael A.-his blond curly hair to Mary Idcobs. Sprague. Sills, Myles A.-his lankiness to Pete Chiesa. Marrone, Alfredo A.-teasing of girls to Eugene Sprague' Arthur I'-his Wooden Pins to brother Singlebeck. Sydney' ' Wacob, Iohn-wills his feet to George McMonigal. McGoniga1, lack-hands over his grease monkey Whitlock Walter M-love of Work to Guylon suit to Chubby McAlee. I I Crotzer. Myers' ROberr 'hrs speed to Kenny Errckson' Wensel, Richard-leaves his weekly trip to St. Myslinski, Leo-his job at Simchick's to Tom Manno. Marys to Fred Hqqberg. Perantoni, Richard-his zoot suit .to Bender Willow, LeRoy-niceness to Herman O'Lay. Myers. Yates, Sidney-his comb to Gibby Perantoni. IN WITNESS WI-IEREOF We have hereunto subscribed our names and set our seals this twenty-third clay of May in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Four. Kay Sfeucffm .Sally Knapp folly Qwfanya Qmnelzn Jaqieaq glhfqn Gfaak .Abt f0?l 6Ll9 5 THIS ANNUAL IS A PRODUCT OF KURTZ BROS., CLEARFIELD, PA. Iohisco -- 64 1 'i 2 2 . Q 5 i S i 5 5 ,. 5 f