Johnstown Central Catholic High School - Memories Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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-19 4 2 — T icent y-th ree Intramural Basketball Cantata 2-3-4 4 Operetta 1-2-3-4 Cantata 1-3-1 Talent Night 1-2-3-4 Sodality Secretary 4 Senior Class Adviser ... 4 Handmaid 1-2-3-4 Senior Class Play 4 BERNARD GAUS Blitz” St. Benedict A born manager, “Blitz” is the leader of the flock called “Geistown Orioles His team has run up a good record under nis leadership on the baseball diamond but it cannot outshine his “Lockstich Zephyrs” whose gridiron deeds have become of great renown. Despite his small size Bernie is a playing manager and he supervises his team’s activities on the field as well as off. Determination to overcome obstacles is a strong trait of “Blitz”. MARY KATHRYN GLANCY “Mary” St. Patrick Singer, dancer, pianist and ice skater are just a few of the things that describe Mary. A Catholic High program would not be com- plete without her. and she has shown much generosity of time and talent in participating in all school activities. Mary has many en- viable experiences to her credit, such as meet- ing and speaking with Eleanor Roosevelt, winning Unity Essay Contests in both her senior and junior years and receiving several offers to appear on New York stages. In spite of all her accomplishments she has re- tained her natural, magnetic personality. EILEEN WYAR “Porky” St. Michael Eileen ranks high in her four years work at Catholic High. She is an ardent football fan, but also takes part in sports. “Porky” doesn’t like her nickname, but she takes it good na- turedly. Now and then she dreams about . . . success, someone in the army, or a bus that got stuck on Browntown’s hill. We are en- titled to our dreams. You’re on your own, Eileen, may your dreams come true and bring you great happiness. VIRGINIA GENNETT “Ginny” St. Benedic t “Ginny’s” dark curly hair and eyes will cause her to linger in our minds always. Vir- ginia loves to read, travel, and go to the movies, but most of her spare time is spent in reading a good book. Her favorite orchestra is Xavier Cugat. Fibber McGee and Molly is her idea of the best kind of radio program. Her best-liked subject is bookkeeping and she hopes to master it soon. “Ginny” makes the honor roll regularly. Band 1-2-3-1 Orchestra 3-4 T. K. B. Club... 4 Handmaid ....... 1-2-3 Handmaid 1-2-3-4 Vice President of T. K. B. Club 4

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MEMORIES Twenty-two Cantata ... 1 Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 3-4 T. K. B. Club 4 Class Adviser 4 May Crowning 2-3 Football ........... 2-4 Varsity Basketball 3 Intramural Basketball 1-2-3-4 Cantata 4 Monogram Club 3-4 Class Adviser ........ 4 Assistant Aid Raid Warden ELEANOR DUPIN “Dopey” St. Rochus “Don’t call me Dopey,” is Eleanor’s continu- ous plea, but to no avail. She is not however, what the name implies, in fact, she is just the opposite. All her class-mates admire her. She is one of the most reliable girls in the Senior Class. She has high ideals which she hopes to live up to and knowing her as we do. we know she will accomplish the things she has set out to do. As class adviser she was always wise in her counsel. HARRY ENGLEHART “Ding” St. Joseph “Ding” is rareiy seen without his familiar smile. He is always cheerful yet has an air of seriousness and responsibility about him. He is well liked by his many friends and can boast of having no enemies. He has studied air- planes so thoroughly that he can name all planes and give their classifications. His de- pendability has been proved by not missing one single morning of putting the flag atop the school for two consecutive years. BETTY FINNIGAN “Petite” Our Lady of .Mercy “Petite”, one of the smallest girls of the class, hails from Prospect. In her spare time, Betty is an ardent movie fan partial to the army type of film. Dancing also takes up some of Betty’s leisure. Betty is one who takes her work as sodalist seriously—always anxious to further tne progress of any sodality event in the school. Everyone admires a go-getter and Betty is not to be slighted . KENNETH FISHER “Ken” St. Benedict “Ken” is a very quiet, industrious boy who hails from the hills of Geistown. He has taken many cracks about his native sector but he ha. proved that “City Fellers” have no mon- opoly on brains. “Ken” is often seen running errands in this father’s V-8. The “Big Ten” is Ken’s ideal of footoall while the “Johnnies” provide his baseball entertainment. “Ken” plans to run a huge dairy farm in his native Geistown. Handmaid , 2-3-4 Librarian 2-3-4 Prince Gallitzin Pageant 4 Home Nursing 4 May Crowning 3 T. K. B. Club -i Cantata |

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MEMORIES Twenty-four DONALD GRADWOHL “Bonehead” St. Joseph For months Don has been interested in a fine investment, that of building un a worth- while library for himself. Time will not hang heavy on his hands. A real optimist is Don. No matter what trend the conversation may be talking, one hears. “That's a good point”. We find the young man's ability not so much in spectacular deeds as in a quiet persever- ance that plods on to the finish. Don's excel- lence in the art of “making baskets” helped to bring the championship of the Grade School League to St. Joseph’s. ANNA MAE GRIFFITH “Griff St. Joseph “Rubinoff of 98” is Griff. She is very shy and blushes very easily. One of her favorite pastimes is roller skating. She keeps a “Per- sonal diary” and she is most secretive about it. Her hobbies are learning to play popular songs and also collecting pictures of her friends. Typing is her favorite subject. Her ambition is to become an excellent musician and to become a member of a symphony or- chestra. Basketball: Junior varsity 1 Intramural ........ 3 Cantata 1 Manager 1-2 Operetta............... 3 Talent Night 1 Cantata .............. 4 Talent Night 2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-i T. K. B. Club l Handmaid 1-2-3-4 Operetta ............. 4 Cantata .............. l Sodality Promoter 3 Librarian 2-3-4 May Crowning 3 FRANCIS GROFT “Big Stoop” St. John Francis is one of those fellows who believes in working hard to achieve something. His fine class spirit and generosity cannot be over- looked. He is a whiz at selling chances. His one ambition is to be a baker, and perhaps this explains his interest in the pastries of the cafeteria trays he so dexterously carries at noon. Dependability is one of the strong traits of Francis’ character. May you reach the highest rung on the ladder of success, Fran! SARA HEAD “Teddy St. Benedict Sara is a very kind-hearted and gay girl. She is always very active and enjoys doing things that haven’t been planned before time. Sara’s chief ambition is to become a nurse. In this I think she will be successful because she has a pleasant disposition, patience, and she is very courteous and has a neat appear- ance. Swimming, skating, and “Ellery Queen” are her ideas of good entertainment.