Larksville High School - Lark Yearbook (Larksville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1948 volume:

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To Miss Shaffer We give our sincere affec- tion, deepeset gratitude, and the Whole unlimited wealth of our memory. Miss Shaffer graduated from Larksville High School, Bloomsburg State Teacher's College, Cornell University where shc received her B. A. degree, and the University of Pennsylvania, M. A. MR. THOMAS FEENEY, Supervising Principal of Larksville High School. During his successful administration as principal, Mr. Feeney has strived to make our high school an institution to be proud of. In his capacity of keeping the school running smoothly, both faculty and student body receive from him the fullest cooperation and adivce in any undertaking. Of him it may be quoted. 'Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a man3 in appreciation we jointly dedicate this rc- cord of four years in Larksville High to him. Mr. Feeney graduated from Larksville High School. E. Stroudsburg State Teacher's College, Wharton Extension School of Finance, University of Penn- sylvania, Susquehanna University, Penn State Summer Sessions. MISS EST!-IER C. BARRY, aside from teaching Latin 1, Vergil and Cicero, isl also counselor of the high school. Miss Barry graduated from Larksville High School, East Stroudsburg State Teachers' Col- lege, and received a B. A. degree at College Miser- icordia. A talented vocalist herself, Miss Barry is sponsor of the Song Fiesta Club and is also 11-1 Homeroom directoress. MR. JOHN J. CONNELL, B. S., teaches junior and senior business training and Law, valuable as- sets to the future careers of the commercial student. Mr. Connell is well equipped to do this, having grad-I uated from St. Vincent's High School, East Strouds- burg State Teachers' College, Wharton Extenmon school of Accts. and Finances and the University of Pennsylvania. I-Ie is also sponsor of the Radio Club and 11-2 Homeroom director. MR. WILLIAM DAVITT, Sponsor of the Ernest Thompson Seton Club and supervisor of 9-B Home- room, has in his capacity of teaching freshmen Latin, Civics, and History: the responsibility of in- stilling sound beliefs of the American Government and its people into the minds of the country's future leaders. Having graduated from Wilkes-Barre High School, Mr. Davitt then received his B. A. degree at St. Bonaventure's College. MISS MARY DEMSKY, B. A., is a teacher of Biology. Through her competent guidance she trains students to fit well into this age of science. Miss Demsky supervises the Social Studies Club and also 9-A Homeroom and graduated from Larksville High School and College Misericordia. MRS .LORETTA DURKIN teaches Senior Girls Home Nursing and is engaged as school nurse. A graduate of Larksville High, Mrs. Durkin completed her nurses' training at the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. . MISS SARAH GORSKI teaches the French course and is also Art Director. Students having his enthu- siastic and skilled director never lack guidance in revealing their abilities in the finer arts. Miss Gorski attended Larksville High and graduated a B. A. from Ohio State University, is also in charge of the Sewing Club and 9-D Homeroom. MR. JAMES JONES is director of Music at both the High School and Grade Schools of Larksville, in charge of the songs during Chapel period and also of the musical program for Confunencement. Mr. Jones graduated from Edwardsville High School and the New York University. MISS LORETTA MAI-IER, B. A., is our Junior History instructor, and is accredited with making Larksville High School library one of the finest in Wyoming Valley. Directoress of 11-3 Homeroom and sponsor of the Library Club, Miss. Maher graduated from Larksville High School, Bloomsburg State Tea- chers' College, and Colege Misericordiag received her Library training at Columbia University. MISS ANNA C. STAPLETON, a sponsor of the Senior class, graduated from Larksville High School and received her B. A. degree at College Misericor- dia. A teacher of Modern European History and Plane Geometry, Miss Stapleton's friendly and gra- cious air is radiated in her classroom and makes the mastery of a difficult theorem enjoyable. She is in charge of the Desk Duty system, sponsor of the Han- dicraft Club and is also 12-2 Homeroom dlrectoress. . . . . Faculty MRS. MARY MAHER teaches Freshman English but can equally adapt herself to the role of a nurse when emergencies arise, having graduated from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. The First Aid Club, the Senior Girls Home Nursing Class, and 10-3 Homeroom are directed by Mrs. Maher who graduat- ed from Edwardsville High School and from College Misericordia with a B. S. degree. MRS. HELEN McCAULEY, B. A., is a graduate of Larksville High School and College Misericordia. Under the excellent tutelage of this Commercial in- structor, students soon master the intricities of typ- ing and stenography. Mrs. McCauley is the director- ess of 10-3 Homeroom and sponsor of the Typing Club, and also teaches Problems of Democracy. MISS JEANETTE MORGAN, B. A., teaches Freshman General Science, Music, and Health. Miss Morgan is affiliated with many musical performan- ces and directs the Glee Club of Larksville High. She is in charge of 10-2 Homeroom, graduated from Larksville High School, Bloomsburg State Teachers' College, and College Misericordia. MISS MARGARET MULLIN instructs Freshman Civics and Algebra classes and Senior General Mathematics. A Senior Class sponsor, Miss Mullen is in charge of the Student Council and the Char- acter Chart rating and is also director of 12-3 Home- room. Having graduated from Larksville High School, Miss Mullen then received a B .A. degree at College Misericordia. MISS HELEN 0'CONNELL, B. A., instructs Jun- ior and Senior English and Literature courses. She is sponsor of the Senior Class and is also sponsor of the Kappa Alpha Delta, an honorary Literary So- ciety, and the Novelty Club. Miss O'Connell is 12-1 Homeroom directoress and is a graduate of St. Vin- cent's High School and Marywood College. MR. FRANK PETERSON, sponsor of the World of Today Club, is a graduate of Larksville High School and completed St. Thomas College, Scranton, with a B. A. degree. Mr. Peterson's schedule in- cludes the teaching of Chemistry, Public Speaking and Algebra 1. Teaching in the field of science is very difficult but Mr. Peterson's capable supervision makes his Chemistry classes interesting as well as worthwhile. He is also 10-1 Homeroom director. MR. MICHAEL SHIMKO has charge of the physi- cal education program of Larksville High , is ath- letic coach, and sponsor of the Athletic Club. Well aware that physical fitness and mental awareness go hand in hand, he has striven that every student in his gvm classes has acquired physical coordination and skill to some degree. Mr. Shimko has graduated from Larksville High School and finished Scranton University with a B. A. degree. MR. PETER STAZINSKI graduated with an M. E. degree from Lehigh Universitv, after completing the courses at Larksville High School and Wyoming Seminary. He teaches Freshman and Junior Algebra, Solid Geometry, Trigonomentryg and is also sponsor of the Cinema Club. Larksville High is indeed for- tunate having Mr. Stazinski as a teacher of these subjects. MISS CEIL WERCHOK, B. A., a graduate of Larksville High School, East Stroudsburg State Teachers' College and College Misericordiag teaches Freshman and Sophomore Latin and is in charge of 9-C Homeroom. She is in charge of the Melody and Drama Club, and the Majorettes of Larksville High are sponsored by Miss Werchok. Left to right-Dorothy Pushkar. Secretary of the Senior Class: Louise Boyer, Vice-President: Robert Gardzalla. President: Rosalie Polkowski, Treasurer. . Class History History is defined as a record of past events, or in the immortal words of Thomas Carlyle- We do nothing but enact History, we say little but recite itg nay rather in that wildest sense our whole life is built thereon. This then is the history of how four years un- folded their gifts and headaches to us, the Seniors of 1948. We entered in the September of '44 filled with expectations at being able at last to fill the posi- tion we had awaited, eight years to achieve, that ofAFreshmen! We didn't act very fresh though: on the contrary. We were rather sub- missive to the wiles of the upperclassmen who initiated us to the left-handed typewriter and such other snares. However, school life soon ran smoothly and we participated wholeheartedly in fall sportsg crowd- ing the cheering sections to overflowing. Joan Carr, Deany Melovitz, Katy Korshalla and Babs Thomas had the honor of becoming majorettes in their freshman year. The highlight of the year was Miss Morgan's Christmas play, with much singing talent in Eileen Dougherty and Gerry Magalski revealed. Fun and work combined this golden year, but everything must have an end and so it came: June arrived and the thankful teachers received a much needed rest! The rosy summer took its usual toll of suntans and we returned to school as sophisticated sophomores. We could now take affairs in their stride with nonchalance, and we did! New subjects were added to the curriculum and heads again bent unwillingly over books. But with the advent of football season, new life was ilnbibed into everyone, and with good reason. Larksville High Eleven were the Football Kings of '45 in the Wyoming Valley Conference. The choosing of our courses aroused a great deal of speculation, but we finally emerged, firm in the wisdom of our choice be it the Commercial or Academic course we had selected. Yes, study we did, but we always found time for basketball games and the Tuesday night dances! June inevitably arrived and the school door opened to free its charges for another sweet interlude in the passage of an education. Now we were Juniors! The air was electric with the buzzing over the entirely new subjects offered in the Junior year. The commercials discussed bookkeeping and the intricities of typing, while the academics del- ved into the mysteries of Chemistry. The French classes bursting with pride, accosted their com- mercial brethern with such newly acquired phrases as, Parlez-vous Francais ? -and to cer- tain other brethern- Je vous aime, je vous adore! The Cinema Club showed a good selection of films during the year and if the crackling of gum and peanuts were heard in the junior section it must have been attributed to overtones in the amplifier! Initiations for the K. A. D. rolled around and laughter echoed through the halls at the antics of the candidates, dressed up as comic characters. Will we ever forget Lena the Hyena'? The Larksville Green Wave was undefeated in 1946, with Lipski and Pastula showing winning form. Basketball provided an outlet for winter enthusiasm and the snow soon melted into spring. With May came the Junior-Senior prom. John Lukas was elected chairman of the prom with Mr. Connell as director. The affair proved a great success and all those hours of decorating were richly rewarded. . Thus our Junior year closed, but mingled with Joy was an inert sadness at the realization that such happy years were fleeting so swiftly. Ad astra per asperaf' Seniors we were, eighty strong, fitting smooth- ly into our advanced subject matter. Felix Ja- cabowski, a veteran, returned to finish the edu- cation he had left to fight for his country. Determined that our school would not be sur- passed, the Senior Class determined to have a yearbook. Margaret Muldowney was selectedas Editor-in-chief and with admirable cooperation the staff soon functioned smoothly. Millie Bialek headed the cheering squad which was increased to twelve. Frank Lipski held the position of captain of the football team. The excellent choice of class officers placed Robert Gardzalla as President: Louise Boyer as Vice-President: Rosalie Polkowski as Treasurer Class History CCont.j and Dorothy Pushkar as Secretary. Senior Minstrel rehearsals progressed smooth- lyg name cards and class rings began to arrive. The Class Flower was chosen to be a red rose: the Colors-green and whitep and our Class Motto, He Who Labors, Conquers! The Class Trip, Commencement, the Senior Banquet-surely rich material was culminated for future reminisances as we prepared to leave the shelter of school and enter the dawn of a new horizon. But the future, whether it may mean institutions of higher learning, marriage or a. career holds no fear for us, instilled as we have been with high ideals and incentives. For our Class Motto will always be with us- He Who Labors, Conquers! Class Will Dorothy Ancin wills her dreams of the little white house on a hill to Mary Gallagher. Leona Ardoline wills her joy rides in a new Kaiser to Catherine Fender. Marie Bartosavage leaves as a remembrance, her lip line to Dorothy Shimko. Millie Bialek leaves behind her long line of Junior admirers to Rauleen Rish. Lillian Boyer leaves her debutante hair style to Betty Batory. Louise Boyer leaves her neatness in dress apparel to Anna Onzik. Alberta Budrewicz wills her meekness and mildness to- wards teachers to Marjorie Costner. Victoria Bushinski leaves her tarcliness to Eleanor Arbaritis. f Ruth Carpenter wills her dreams of becoming a second Babe Didrickson to Joan Cooper. Geraldine Chorey leaves her unusually long finger nails to Kathleen McDermott. Eileen Dougherty leaves her love of semi classical music to Mildred Osick. Blanche Derwin leaves behind her dreams of someday go- ing to a military ball of West Point in a glass coach to Jean Snyder. Elizabeth Fedrow wills her way of telling jokes to Eddy Zofcin. Cell Finnegan wills that typical Irish name and ways to Anna Rychlewski. Carmel Flynn wills her beauty appliances to Viola Morelli. Rita Kachinko leaves her drag in French class to her brother Bernard Kachinko. Betty Kalie wills her wonderful personality and way of making and keeping friends to Ann Tincofski. Josephine Kon wills her Ipana Smile to Dolores Niznik. Catherine Korshalla leaves her way of agreeing with people whether right or wrong to Arlene Benner. Stella Kozloski leaves her frankness and way of telling people just what she thinks to Evelyn Niezgoda. Bernadine Kravitz. well remembered for her mischievous pranks. leaves them to Eleanor Oliwany. Geraldine Magnlski leaves her line of beaus to Ruth Gieda. Dorothy Malahowaki wills her popularity with all boys to Theresa Pastula. Bettv McCloskey wills her Plymouth football sweaters to Dorothy Abate. Bernadine Melovitz leaves her dreams of a grecn Buick convertible with Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis in it to Rowalyn Lepkoski. Margaret Muldowney wills all of the handsome interns at the hospital to Patsy Dougherty. Rosalie Polkowski leaves her knowledge in French to Irene Stepanick. Josephine Pekar leaves her bookkeeping ability to Anis Garnet. , Louise Petroski wills her pep and laughter to Peggy Finnegan. Dorothy Pushkar leaves her alto voice to Marie Gerwatoski. Dolores Schultz wills her shorthand tablets to Eleanor Simonson. Catherine Schultz wills some of her height to Marie Malast. .- Margaret Sipple leaves her act of getting what she wants in the line of men to Emily Mayeski. Betty Talmon wills her many library books to Verna Fine. Barbara Thomas leaves her boyfriends from Plymouth and Hanover to Veronica Keefe. Phyllis Warmouth wills the melted candy bars in her Docket to Theresa Wardzel. Mary Wright wills her wittiness to Nancy Magalski. Marguerite Yasznchak leaves that very unusual laugh to Theresa Sabola. Catherine Yudichak leaves her frankness to Dolores Masavage. Phyllis Yuscavage wills her naturalness to Frances Marks. Eleanor Zielinski leaves her task of pianist to Paul Kelly. Raymond Adams leaves his acrobatiic skill to Billy Jenkins. Ernest Akromas wills all his cigarette butss to brother Edward. Joseph Cunningham gives his permission to make record- ings of his voice at the radio shop to Robert Wicht. Leonard Ermak leaves behind his favorite French pass word enfant to Thomas Korshalla. Robert Evans wills his Plymouth admirers to Joseph Bendick. I Michael Figler wills his friendly advice to girls for getting a boyfriend to Joseph Guidos. James Fisher leaves his generosity to Andrew Niznik . Richard Fisher leaves behind his way of minding his own business to Edward Kollar. John Formanski: his neatness in dressing to Peter Bondzinski. Robert Gardzalla wills all his outstanding qualities of a perfect gentleman to John Zielinski. George Herbert leaves his photography magazines to James Yosh. John Ivan leaves some of that six foot four inches of height to Albert Hill. Felix Jacaboski leaves a wonderful sense of humor to Charles Bowman. Richard Judge wills that way with Mrs. McCauley to John 0'Konski. Thomas Kolesar leaves his absenteeism to Bernard Washington. Walter Lack leaves his quietness to Joseph Gimble. Frank Lipski. our star hero of the football beam, leaves his position as captain to Edward Tomek. John Lukas leaves his job as checker player with Mr. Connell to Myron Steele. William Maher wills all his girlfriends from Edwardsville to George Heness. James Maher leaves his job of putting chains on the teachers' cars to John Barrett. Joseph Maher wills his generosity of giving gum out to Leonard Krofchik. Edward Miller wills his cutting-up in Miss Stapleton's room to Edward Sufleta. Edward Mrochko: his shyness and manners to Chester Brozowski. Leonard Novitski wills his little Charlie to George Tomasik. Stanley Pastula leaves his football suit to Teddy Marcin- kowski. George Palischak wills his newspaper to George Yanok. Benjamin Novricki wills his quietness to Earl Zimmerman. John Pokladowski wills his singing voice to Robert Soley. Joseph Rachinski leaves behind his willingness to help anyone to Carl Wasikanin. James Patrylak wills his ability as a cheerleader to Anthony Rynkewicz. John Roarty leaves that physique of his to Francis Niznik. Joseph Rudick wills his evening walks with the policeman to William Dougherty. William Schuler wills his way of leading the seniors to some of our accomplishments to John McDermott. Alvin Smith wills his G. I. hair cuts to Frank Schultz. Stephen Spock wills his car to Francis Gavrish. Emery Steele wills his charms and sweetness toward the girls to Joseph Voytek. Leo Wallace wills his patrol on the landing and: all his enjoying views to Rudolf Fender. - Stephen Yudichak leaves his bashfulness to Francis Fisher. Ronald Yzorek leaves his way of giggling at nothing, and lunch time episodes to John Wright. RAYMOND ADAMS Ray Ray is an energetic boy, Gymnastics is his favorite joy. Academic Course: Glee Club: Ahtletic Club 3: Football 3, 4: Perfect Attendance 1 yr. Basket- ball Manager: Senior Minstrel. ERNEST AKROMAS Ernie A friendly boy with a helpimr hand, His character is really grand. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Typing Club 3: Athletic Club: Football 1, 2, 3: Senior Minstrel. DOROTHY ANCIN Dot A prettier girl just can't be found, So why even bother to look around? Commercial Course, Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Typ- ing Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Senior Minstrel. LEONA ARDOLINE Lee Leona's 1-1 gal with a dozen ambitions So don't be surprised at her wandering missions! Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Library Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Yearbook Staff: Basketball Team 4: Senior Minstrel . MARIE BARTOSAVAGE Barton Dancing and work can both be fun, Marie's a whizz at either one, Commercial Course: Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Lib- rary Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: K.A,D. Society 3, 4: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3: Senior Minstrel. MATILDA BIALEK Millie Ready, Hin! Hin! is her usual yell I guess that's why we think she's swell! Commercial Course: Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Lib- rary Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Cheerleader 3, 4: Captain 4: Basketball Team 4: Honor Roll 4: Senior Minstrel. LILLIAN BOYER Lill Lill is the apple of everyone's eye A glance at her smile and you'll know why. Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Typing Club 3: Song Fiesta 4: Senior Minstrel: Basketball Team 4. LOUISE BOYER Lou An active girl with a smile, That's our lobely Louise's style. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Lib- rary Club 3: Student Council 4: President 4: K,A.D. Society 3, 4: Senior Class Officer: Honor Roll 2: Senior Minstrel . ALBERTA BUDREWICZ Al Silence is golden she hoped we knew, So to this principle she'll be true. Commercial Course: Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Radio Club 3: Song Fiesta 4: Senior Minstrel. VICTORIA BUSHINSKI .-Vicky-. Interesting ways of poise and style. Vicky possesses these to be guile. Commercial Course : Ernest Thompson Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club: Basketball Team 4: Senior Minstrel. A egg: .Q- E? z i 3271! it wiv RUTH CARPENTER Ruthy Ruth is an athlete to the bone, But she'd much rather be alone. Commercial Course: Ernest Thompson Seton Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Library Club 3: Song Fiesta Club: Perfect At- tendance 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball Team 4: Senior Minstrel. GERALDINE CI-IOREY Gerry A girl we hope will always tl'Y. For all her hopes are very high. Commercial Course : Liesure Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. JOSEPH CUNNINGHAM Cunnuza A jovial fellow, full of dry humor, A wonderful guyf-and this is no rumor. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Radio Club 3: Student Council 4: Senior Minstrel. BLANCHE DERWIN Blondie I guess it's the Irish in her eyes, That thrills the fellows to the skies. Commercial Course: First Aid Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Li- brary Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Yearbook Staff: Senior Min- strel. EILEEN DOUGHERTY Duc A voice in a million belongs to Doc, But she'd much rather sit and talk. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Radio Club 3: Song Fiesta 3: Senior Minstrel. LEONARD ERMAK Buzz Admired by all for his good looking clothes, Our friendly Leonard has no foes. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Athletic Club 2, 3. 4: Foot- ball 3, 4: Baseball 3. 4: Senior Minstrel. ROBERT EVANS Bob A wonderful fellow ,a bit of a clown, He's one of those people you can't keep down. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Radio Club 3: Student Coun- cil 4: Senior Minstrel. ELIZABETH FEDROW Liz For any task that must be done, Call on Liz and you've got the right one. Commercial Course: Leisure Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Stu- dent Council 3, 4: Officer 3, 4: K.A.D. Society 3, 4: Yearbook Staff: Honor Roll 1, 2, 4: Sen- ior Minstrel. MICHAEL FIGLER Mickey Though Mickey is quiet and rather subdued. His accordian music will please your mood. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Social Studies Club 2: Radio Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4. CIEL FINNEGAN Irish As Irish as Ireland's shamrock say we, Her name really proves it as you can see. Academic Course First Aid Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Radio Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Senior Minstrel. JAMES FISHER Jimmy Jimmie is a carefree sort. A friendly boy and quite a snort. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Radio Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Senior Minstrel. RICHARD FISHER Dick He's very friendly but we can't deny, With the ladies he's a little shy. Academic Course: Liesure Club 1: Athletic Club 3 years: Foot- ball Team 2, 3, 4: Basketball Team 2, 3: Senior Minstrel. CARMEL FLYNN Fuzzy Always ready with a pun, With Fuzzy you have lots of fun. Academic Course: Liesure Club 2: Radio Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Senior Minstrel. JOHN FORMAN Jackie Sometimes serious, sometimes KEY, A swell fellow in every way. Commercial Course: First Aid Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Radio Club 3: Student Council 4: Band 2 years: Honor Roll 1: Assc. Editor of Yearbook: Sen- ior Minstrel. ROBERT GARDZALLA Bob Our president is a scholar too, We wish him success in all he may do. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 1: Cinema Club 2, 3, 4: Student Council 4: Vice Prsident 4: Football Team 1: K.A.D. Society 3, 4: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3: Pres. of Senior Class: Senior Minstrel GEORGE HERBERT Butser The joking manner of this swell guy, Will bring him success in near bye and bye. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Recreation Club 2: Library Club 3: Student Council 4: Senior Minstrel. JOHN IVAN Fct You can see him coming be- cause he's quite tall, A wonderful player in his hobby. baseball. Academic Course: Liesure Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Library Club 3: Student Council 4: Baseball Team 3, 4: Senior Min- strel. RICHARD JUDGE Dick Richie was one of the Larks famous centers, His opponents could never sur- pass his quick sprinters. Commercial Course: Liesure Club 1: Athleic Club 2, 3, 4: Student Council Club 4: Football Team 1. 2, 3, 4: Basketball Team 1, 2: Yearbook Staff: Senior Minstrel. FELIX JACABOSKI Fel Our only veteran in '48, Success for him is held by fate. Academic Course: First Aid Club: Cinema Club: Veteran U. S. Navy 2 years: Senior Min- strel. RITA KACHINKO Rite Smiles are secret keys of life. So Rita's prepared for any strife. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Handicrafte Club 2: Typing Club 3: Song Fiesta 4: Senior Minstrel. N.-fi ELIZABETH KALIE Betty At typing Betty is the tops. Once she starts she never stops. Commercial Course: Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Radio Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Cheer- leader 4: Yearbook Staff: Sen- ior Minstrel. THOMAS KOLESAR Tommy If it's new, he's sure to try it, Always gay and seldom quiet. Commercial Course: Leisure Club 1: Radio Club 3: Recreation Club 2: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. JOSEPHINE KON Jo Always willing: always ready, Ever toiling: ever steady, Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Typ- ing Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: K.A.D. Society 3, 4: Honor Roll 1: Basketball Team 4: Sen- ior Minstrel. KATHERINE KORSHALLA -.Katen Believes in the slogan Bet- ter late than never, Let's hope she does so for ever and ever. Commercial Course: Glee Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Major- ette 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball Team 4: Senior Minstrel. STELLA KOZLOSKI Stall We're not all like her, what 11 pity. She's very friendly and also witty. Academic Course: Leisure Club l: Handicraft Club 2: Typing Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Basketball Team 4: Senior Min- strel. BERNADINE KRAVITZ Deanic A friend in need is a friend indeed , Dean is a believer in this firm creed. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Typing Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Basketball Team 4: Senior Min- strel. WALTER LACK Pete He's pretty hard to understand But strictly the best in the land. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Social Studies Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. FRANK LIPSKI Bull Our football captain is one swell guy, We're sure his fame will soar quite high. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Athletic Club 2, 3, 4: Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4: CHD- tain 4: Basketball Team 1: Stu- dent Council 4: Senior Minstrel. JOHN LUKAS Luke We'll never forget Luke's catching smile, His skill in music, his trum- pet style. Commercial Course: First Aid Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Radio Club 3: Student Coun- eil 4: Band 4 years: Senior Minstrel. GERALDINE MAGALSKI ucerryn Her clothes are of the latest style, To gn with these is her win- ning smile. Commercial Course : Ernest Thompson Seton Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Radio Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. JAMES MAHER Jimmy In mechanics Jim is really smart: He can take most anything apart. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1 : Social Hour Club 2 : Lib- rary Club 3: Student Council 4: Band 5 years: Senior Minstrel. JOSEPH MAHER J 'TiDDY Tipuy was kidded because he was short: But I think you'll agree he's one swell sport. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Cinema Club 3: Athletic Club 4: Basketball Team 1, 2, 3: Band 5 years: Yearbook Staff: Senior Minstrel. WILLIAM MAHER Billy Just like his twin in evry way, His skill in mechanics will really pay. Academic Course, Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Radio Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Band 5 years: Senior Minstrel. DOROTHY MALAHOWSI Molly Brunette, cute and petite. A sweeter girl one just can't meet. Commercial Course: First Aid Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Ra- dio Club 3: Song Fista Club 4: Perfect Attendance 2: Senior Minstrel: Honor Roll 4. ELIZABETH McCLOSKEY Betty Betty's disposition is mighty sweet. She'll greet you whenever you happen to meet. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Social Hour Club, 2: Typing Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Senior Minstrel. BERNADINE MELOVITZ Deanie Our head majorette is Dean, A prettier girl just can't be seen. Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Lib- rary Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Yearbook Staff: K. A. D. Society 4: Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 4: Head Drum Majorette 3, 4: Sen- ior Minstrel. ERWARD MILLER Mort Whenever there are sports in Larksville's Sym. That's where you'll find him. ready to begin. Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Athletic Club 2, 3, 4: Student Council 4: Football Manager 3 years: Senior Minstrel. EDWARD MROCHKO Eddie In school he's quiet there is no doubt, But is he quiet when he's out? Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Radio Club 3: Student Council 4: Senior Minstrel. MARGARET MULDOWNEY Marge A girl with knowledge a thousand fold. Plus beautiful hair of fiery- red gold. Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Mzlody and Drama Club 2: TJD- ing Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: K. A. D. Society 3. 4: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4: Yearbook Staff: Basketball Team 4: Senior Min- strel. LEONARD NOVITSKI Lenny A sense of humor, an artist too. A mighty fine friend through and through. Academic Cours: : First Aid Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Typing Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. BENJAMIN NOVROCKI onennyn He dues the thinirs he ought to do, And speaks when he's spoken to. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Radio Club 3: Sonll Fiesta Club 4: Senior Minstrel. GEORGE PALISCHAK Gunk'! Whenever mischief is in the air, He is one of the guilty pair. Academic Course: First Aid 1: Handicraft Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club: Senior' Min- strel. STANLEY PASTULA Tumbler A handsome lad, a good ath- lete, This combination can't be beat. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Athletic Club 3 years: Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Minstrel. JAMES PATRYLAK Jimmy A handsome cheerleader we must say, He'll reach his goal some fine day. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 23 Typing Club 3: Student Council 4: Cheerleader 4: Basketball Tam 3. 4: Yearbook Staff Senior Minstrel. JOSEPHINE PEKAR Jo Jo is a studious and diligent lass, To higher honors she'll surely pass. Commercial Course: Glee Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: K. A. D. Society 3, 4: Senior Minstrel. LOUISE PETROSKI Lou Louise is a pretty and popular lass, One of the leaders of our class. Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Typing Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Cheer- leader 4: K. A. D. Society 3, 4: Yearbook Staff: Honor Roll 1, 2. 3, 4: Basketball Team 4: Sen- ior Minstrel. JOHN POKLADOWSKI Poki Not too quiet, not too loud, Loads of fun in any crowd. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Li- brary Club 3: Student Council 4: Baseball Team 2 years: Sen- ior. Minstrel. ROSALIE POLKOWSKI Rose She doesn't have a lot to say. But we find her interesting anyway. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Radio Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Perfect Attendance 1: Class Officer 4: Senior Minstrel. DOROTHY PUSHKAR Dot In Commercial studies she ex- cels. She's one of the fairest of Larksville belles. Commercial Course: Leisure Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 21 Library Club 3: Song Fizsta Club 4: Honor Roll 1, 2: K. A. D. Society 3, 4: Yearbook Staff: Class Officer: Senior Minstrel. JOSEPH RACHINSKI loc He ncver gives up to anything.: he tries, A swell lookinjx fellow with mischievious eyes. Commercial Course: Ernest Thompson Seton Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Library Club 3: Song Fiesla Club 4: Senior Min- strel. limi .IOHN ROARTY Jacky A friend to all. a foe to none, He's always ready to have some fun. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Cinema Club 2 years: Student Council 4: Cheerleader 4: Senior Minstrel. .IOSEPI-I RUDICK Joe Joe is a student, as we all know, He'd rather study than go to a show. Commercial Course: First Aid Club 1: Cinema Club 3 years: Student Council 4: Honor Roll 1, 2: Yearbook Staff: Senior Minstrel. WILLIAM SCHULER Bill A good looking athlete with a wonderful voice, For all Amrican, Bill is our choice. Academic Course: First Aid Club I: Ahletic Club 3 years: Football Team 2, 3, 4: Yearbook Staff: Student Council 4: Baskf etball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4: Base- bull Manager 1, 2, 3, 4: K, A. D' Society 3, 4: Senior Minstrel. CATHERINE SCHULTZ Cate Cate makes a hit wherever she goes, This can be seen in her long line of beaus. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: Lib- rary Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Honor Roll 1: Senior Min- strel. DOLORES SCHULTZ Dolly Friendly, intelligent, mighty sweet, Her qualities you can't defeat. Commercial Course : Ernest Thompson Seton Club 1: Handi- craft Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel, MARGARET SIPPLE Peggy Though Peggy will change her I name, Her disposition will remain the same. Commercial Course: First Ail Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. ALVIN SMITH Knute At football games you heard them root, For a wonderful tackle by the name of Knute. Academic Course: Leisure Club Club 1: Athletic Club 3 years: Football Team 1, 2, 3: Baseball Team 3 years: Senior Minstrel. STEPHEN SPOCK Steve He's short and quiet an,l rather shy. But we know Stgve will al- ways get by. Academic Course: Leisure Club 1: Social Club 2: Radio Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Band 4 years: Senior Minstrel. EMERY STEELE Em He's tall, dark, and handsome too, A peach of a fellow who's never blue. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Athletic Club 3 years: Football Team 2, 3, 4: Sgnior Minstrel. ELIZABETH TALM ON Bettie She's smart, she's friendly. she's very neat, She's prettiness from head to feet. Academic Course: Glee Club 1: 1: Handicraft Club 2: Typing Club 3: Student Council 4: K. A. D. Society 3. 4: Yearbook Staff: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Minstrel. BARBARA THOMAS Baba Barbara's company is always Ray. She makes you laugh your CRTQS RWKY. Commercial Course: First Aid Club 1: Handicraft Club 2: Lib- rary Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Majorettes 1: Senior Minstrel. LEO WALLACE Weasel Mischievous eyes of chocolate brown, There's always fun when he's around. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club 1: Leisure Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. PHYLLIS WARMOUTH Phyl For many warm and friendly deeds. We thank this girl who al- ways heeds. Commercial Course : Ernest Thompson Seton Club' 1: Social Hour Club 2: Radio Club 32 Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. MARY WRIGHT Lefty .Her personality is somethiml keen, So we name her our campus queen. Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Library Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Cheerleader 4: K. A. D. Society 3, 4: Honor Roll 1: Yearbook Staff: Senior Minstrel. MARGUERITE YASENCHAK 4-Mnrzevr Comzenial, sincere, and kind A nicer girl you'll never finil. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Radio Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. CATHERINE YUDICHAK --cm Cheerful. steadfast and always loyal, She's our idea of someone royal. Academic Course: First Aid Club 1: Melody and Drama Club 2: Typing Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: K.: A. D. Society 3, 4: Honor Roll 1: Perfect Atten- dance 1, 2. 3, 4: Senior Minstrel. STEPHEN YUDICHAK Steve Sometimes quiet. and six feet tall, Steve is liked by one and all. Academic Course: First Ail Club 1: Social Hour 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Senior Minstrel. PHYLLIS YUSCAVAGE Phyl Responsible, determined. with a charming smile, She's izracious and xzood nat- ured all the while. Commercial Course : Leisure Club 1: Social Hour Club 2: Library Club 3: Novelty Club 4: Basketball Team 4: Senior Minstrel. RONALD YZOREK Ronny His mischief at lunchtime is not at all rare, Ronald has a happy air. Academic Course: Ernest Thomp- son Seton Club: Handicraft Club 2: Typing Club 3: Song Fiesta Club 4: Senior Minstrel. ELEANOR ZIELINSKI El A Eirl whose school work is up to par, Plus musical ability to carry her far. Academic Course: Glee Club 1: Melody and Drama 2: K. A. D. Society 3, 4: Band 5 years: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4: Perfect Attendance 1. 2, 3: Yearbook Staff: Senior Minstrel. Classes 1 nclergraduafes GH3QlD The JVNIOIIS--aetive in athletics, fond of the 'l'1n-schiy Night Dances, tops in pep sessions anrl serious svholnrs are outlined to be outstunfling Seniors. The sunny SOPIIOMORES became eon- spieuous when their girls' basketball team beat the Mighty Senior Six ! The Sophomores :Lre easily imlentifiexl by watching the crowd grow around the coke machine. The FRESHMEN, adapting themselves easi ily to the halls of Larksville High, settled into 'fi set routine easily and were outstanding by their willingness and Cooperation in all activ- ities. Keep it up Freshmen! Don't' lose those rare eha1'acteristics and you'll be stellar Soph- omores. GXDLID Home Room 1141 First Row fleft to rightj-Catherine Fender, Margaret Finnegan, Elizabeth Batory, Marie Gerwatoski, Anna Rychlewski, Patsy Dougherty, Eleanor Oliwiany, Theresa Pastula, Mildred Osick, Eleanor Ax-braitis, Dorothy Abate. Arlene Benner. Second Row--Thomas Korshalla, John Wright, William Jenkins, Ruth Gieda, Rauleen Rish, Verna Fine, Dorothy Shimko, Joseph Bendick, George Heness, Francis Fisher. Third Row-Charles Bowman, Robert Wicht, Robert Good, Joseph Gilldos, Tl160d0I'e Ml1I'CiHk0Skl, William D0UKl'lBl'f-Y. P8111 Kelly, Chester Brozowski, Rudolph Fender. - Home Room 11-2 First Row lleft to Yiflhtlf Eleanor Simoson, Viola Morelli, Theresa Millo, Nancy Magalski, Berniee Karasinski, Kathleen Mellen mott. Theresa Wardzel, Frances Marks, Jean Kapuehas, Mary Medivitz, Marie Malast. Sernnd Row llc-onard Krofehiek, Robert Soley, Edward Kollar, Catherine Spock, Anis Garnett, Rosalyn Lepkoski, Myron Su-elm Carl Wasiekanin, James Yosh. Third Row Earl Zimmerman, Franeis Niznik, John U'Konski, Daniel Sitkowski, George Tomasik, Edward Zofrin, Edward Suf leta, John Zielinski, Edward Tomek. Home Room 11-3 First Row lleft lo riuhtl Veroniea Keefe. Elizabeth Miskiel. Marjorie Castner, Elizabeth Andrews, Anna Onzik. Emily Mayeski. .Ioan Cooper. Evelyn Niezgoda, Dolores Masavage, Theresa Sabola. Second Row Joseph Voytek, John Mellermott, Stanley Karolyehik, Anne Tineofski, Dolores Niznik, Jean Snyder, Irene Stepuniek, Emzena Miller, Edward Akromas, Albert Hill. Third Row Andrew Niznik, John Barrett, Frank Schultz, Anthony Rynkieviez, Joseph Gimhle, George Yanok, lfraneis Gavrifh, Bernard Kar-hinko, Bernard Washington, Home Room 10-1 First Row lleft lo rizhtif-Michael Rudirrk, Rita Bogdon, Bernadine Kaminski, Rosemary Gimble, Mardelle Benoski, Ruth Bump, Surah Lahnrt, Joseph Niznik. Second Row-V-Thomas Anderson, Jerome Perez, John Ellsworth, William Sheehan, Joan Desciak, Joan Kritzbc-rgcr, Anthony Yus- cuvzuzv, Carl Lechak, 'l'haddeus Olszewski. Home Room 10-2 First Row llc-ft to ripzhtl Barbara Sims. Margaret Molchan, Dolores Adams, Eleanor Mazda, Marie Klemc-he-sky, Helen Fortal, Muryrurol lfertal, BQ-rnice Gesek, Florence Sipple. Second Row John Hutnick, Michael Matisko, Isadore Oblick, Arline Strish, Dolores Mihalik, George Belansik, .lohn Sipple, Ralph Simnsirl. Third Row-'John Grabko, Edward Nice ,Bernard Miko, Edmund Gryskewivz. Home Room 10-3 First Row ll:-it to rixzhtl--Dolurus Ke-lure-i', 'l'horv4a Meluclim-k, Mary Millo, Marie Nnrdhc-im, Anna May Grysks-wivz, Dolores Sin kovv, Lorrainv Loo, Elainv Smith, Jus:-phino Maher, Milxlrofl Matalonis, 'Fhvrosa Ole-nik. Second Row Eflwaril Kryswfusky. Carl Garllzalla, James Milos, l'fdwar1l Shea-wan, Benjamin Harsh. Steph:-n 'I'm'porr-er, Edward Zona, Nlariun Rock. Home Room 10-4 First. Row llm-fl lo rixrhtl Ve-ronicx-1 Sonata, Joyvs- Gregory, Elizahvth Wolfsriel, 'I'hf-rx-sa Trilmus, Alive Harrison, Theresa Ivan, Nam-y Farrell, 'Vhervsa Dorak, Almira Griffiths, Emily Kunvv. Second Row Mic-haul l'l'll'ilZ?la l'aul Palisr-hak, Francis Monahan, Joseph Kozloski, David Richards, John Gimlwle, Harold Handlos, Phillip M4-lnvilz. .losoph Saviiski. Home Room 9-A First Row ll:-ft to ripzhtb Elshert Richards, Josephine Kelly, Marie Lviuckas, Doroihy Mihok, Lillian Valashinas, Joan Mrouhko, Flo.lell Grider, Elizabeth Romanoski, Mary Kaminski. Secnndliow Miuhnvl Hydock, Rohm-rt Law, Dorothy G1'is1'avz1ge, Anne Fishvr, Jean Moran, Marie 0'Konski, Anne Maris- llrinzo, l rancis Arcovitm-li, Daniel Novrouki. Edward Rychlowski. Third Row Julian Martin, John Cooper, Joseph Polkowski, Francis Conahan, Charles Shaw, Gs-orgro Kolch, John Glodvk, George Snyder, Home Room 9-B First Row llofl to right! Harold Booth, William Fedrow, Mary Blat, Edna Hushinski, Sylvia Senkoski, Mario Adams, Dolores Wolman, Daniel Slashinski, James Fish:-r. Senxnd Row Raymond Glova, John Leyzosh, Daniel Bohack, lfranr-is Kon. Waltor Piekanski, Eugene Carr. Home Room 9-C First Row tlm-ft to right! Catherine Zimmerman, Marguerite Thomas, Maria l'l11HIliCli. Helen Kurolchyk, Lorraine Gihhons, Lillian Sifkowski, llvtly Miller, Ross-anne Muskas, Evelyn Kovaleski. Second Row George' Hatory, Carl Jesse, Margaret, Mielcnski. Emily Dermako, Rosemarie McDonough, Anne Kuvhla, Jean Sorber, Albert P1-trulak, Andrew Iienoska. Third Row Anthony Palisvhuk, Bernarrl Zielinski, John Stepanivk, Robert Gimble, Charles Olweroski, Stanlvy Keefo, John Sisak, Home Room 9-D First Row flc-it to rixzhtj-Andrew Korshalla, Mary Osick, Dorothy Wisnewski, Dorothy Maciulski, Elizabeth Andrews, Wilma Arhinick, Evelyn Lesnick, Josephine Strish, John Anderson. Second Row- Joseph Swinski, Edward Baluh, Andrew Pavlick, John George, Vincent Rosick. Jmenh, Pnskoski. Carl Cichowivz. Third Row-I'1dward Anzlovitch, Joseph Hydock, Edward Piekanski, Leon Abate, Alvin Barcheski. Activities First Row th-I'1 to right! George Ilalory, Albert Hill, Richard Fischer. Louise Boyer. Elizabeth Fedrow, Eleanor Ziclinski. Ro- alie Polkowski. lfllizalu-th 'l'a!mon, .lou-ph Rudick, James Maher. John Glodsck. Second Row-Joseph Maher, Joseph Voytek, Lronarnl Ermak, William Maher, Leon Abate, Francis lilonaluin, Edward Miller, Ed- ward l-Collar, liaymond Adams, Rudolph Fender, George Herbert. John Lukas. Eugene Carr. Third Row-Nlnrion Rock, .lamcs Patrylak, .lohn Pokladowski, John Furman, John Roarty, John Ivan, Richard Judge. William Srhulmr, Robert Gardzalla, Edward Mruchko, Isadore Oblick. Student Council The Student Council is one of the most important organizations in our high school and its success de- pends entirely upon the student body. The words Student Government mean careful and proper governing of one's self, not only in the absence of a teacher, but at all times. The motto of the Student Council is Courage, Courtesy, Culture. The Student Council Creed is, We, the students of the high school desire ourselves to be: Loyal and obedient to parents, teachers, and those in authority. Cheerful and friendly to all. Sportsman-like in athletics. Punctual in mdgting our obligations. Courageous in standing up for what is fair or right. 'Flnifty in caring for public and private property. Industzious in using our time and opportunities. llclpful and courteous to others as we would have thcm bc to us, and faithful serving our God, our school, and our country. The Constitution of the organization was drawn up on February 27, 1947 with Miss Margaret Mullen as its sponsor. The Council has worked diligently with the faithful cooperation and advice of its spon- sor and members who have done much in solving student problems. The Student Council Otlicers for 1947-48 were: Presidents .,........,., Robert Gardzalla, Louise Boyer Vice-President ......... ,...,.., . ..,.. Albert Hill Secretary .. . .,,,, , ,.,.,,, . .. . Elizabeth Fedrow Advisory Board - Elizabeth Fedrow, Eleanor Zielin- ski, VVilliam Schuler. Home Room Representatives were John Roarty, Frank Lipski, Elizabeth Talmon. The boys of the Student Council who merit it by scholarship and conduct, are assigned a post in the hall and it is their duty to see that orderliness is present on their patrol. The Student Government has adopted a Character Rating System by which the senior members are rated: the boy and girl having the highest rating are given an award at Commencement. The Council sponsored a dance in September to The Council sponsored a. dance in September to The Council meets weekly and it is one of its du- ties to introduce speakers in the auditorium to the student body. It is the hope and aim of the Council that its endeavors will produce better students and consequently better citizens. First Row Ile-i'l to right! Dorothy Pushkar, Elizabeth l e1lruw,Louise Petroski, Eleanor Zielinaki, Blanche Derwin, liernadine Mclovitz, Miirixairei lVlulduwney, Elizabeth 'l'almon. Second Row-Brtty Kali:-, James Patrylak, William Schuler, Richard Judge. John Forman, Thomas Kolesar, Mary Wright. Yearbook Association The editing of a Yearbook is a project that must be approached seriously because of its im- portantance to every student. We of the yearbook staff have looked upon our annual as just such an enterprise and have striven to give the student the best possible remembrance of his high school days. This being our first yearbook, it was necessary for us to perform the difiicult task of laying the ground work for such a project. Miss Shaffer graciously agreed to sponsor the association and in the fall, at the iirst general meeting of the stalf, oflicers were selected. Margaret Muldowney was selected as Editor-in-Chiefg William Schuler as Bus- iness Managerg Betty Kalie as Managing Editor: Thomas Kolesar as Art Director: James Patrylak as Sports Editorg and Leona Ardoline as Treasurer. The Associate Edtors were Elizabeth Fedrow, Bernadine Melovitz, John Forman, Mary Wright, Blanche Derwin, Richard Judge, Betty Talmon, Jo- seph Maher, Eleanor Zielinski, Louise Petroski, Dorothy Pushkar, Joseph Rudick. The roving reporters were soon busy and pre- sented the literary staff with material. The business staff zealously canvassed the vicinity for ad space to help finance the project, and were most appre- ciative for the cooperation they received, as also for the aid given them by Mr. Feeney. The sports staff kept its Weather eye on athleticsg typewriters buzzed steadily, and cameras clicked at odd hours of the day. After much preparation and checking the material passed the Editor-in-Chief nd was submitted for publication. Installments were handled smoothly by the bus- iness staff and our yearbook was completed and ready for distribution. We earnestly hope that this, our first annual, will provide an interesting pictorial and account of our high school daysg and having established a prece- dent in such a venture, we hope that our efforts pare a bigger and better annual every year. will provide an incentive for our successors to pre- K A. D. Iniiiaiions GXJQZD The Kappa Alpha Delta is a Literary Society which was incorporated in the Larksville High School on January 17, 1921. The name Kappa Alpha Delta., was taken from three characters of the Greek Alphabetg in script K. A. D. Miss Helen O'Connell sponsors this society, whose aim it is to inculate in boys and girls the highest ideals of Christian Manhood and Woman- hood, by encouraging them to seek the best in literary accomplishments. The motto of the society is Knowledge and Wisdom are the Sires of Fame . The colors of the society are red and whiteg the flower is a White Rose--symbols of Love and Purity. The Society Song is Kipling's Recessional . Membership is limited to Juniors and Seniors of Larksville High with an average of B or higher in English scholarship, who show by conduct and application that he or she is worthy to become a literary light of the school. The Badge of the society is a regulation pin- a Sterling Silver Book coated with white enamel and inscribed in red with the characters K. A. D. The date of the annual initiation into the so- ciety is set by members of the English Depart- ment. The preliminary inltiations were this year held on February fifth and sixth. The following were the Seniors members of the society, who had the honor of investing the new members: Marie Bartosavage, Louise Boyer, Betty Fedrow, Cell Finnegan, Josephine Pekar, Louise Petroski, Dorothy Pushkar, Betty Talmon, Mary Wright, Catherine Yudichak, Eleanor Ziel- inski, Robert Gardzalla, William Schuler, Mar- garet Muldowney, and Josephine Kon. Every pledge was required to carry a wash- board and long handled mop as standard equip- ment and bowed to every senior member of the Society he chanced to meet. The initiations, a hilarious time for all, are looked forward to every year by the entire stu- dent body, and particularly by those whose ef- forts merit that they become a candidate. Appearing on the stage during Assembly Per- iods for the two days, the candidates each por- trayed, by some antic, the character he depicted. The Mad Musician led his orchestra through a difficult overture with. his baton beating out a tempestuous tempog this famous orchestra con- sisted of eighteen combs and as many sheets of waxed-paper! The Duz-Box sang her D-U-Z song and Lily Pons offered her rendition of Flory Dory while even Al Jolson honored us with a verse from Swanee . Aloyscius Papufnic the Conceited Varsity Star rendered an acount of his fame while Clarabe11e the Cheerleader jumped into the air and cheered every time the word football was mentioned which was quite frequently! At noon the gym was crowded with spectators to witness more of the initiations. The laughter incited by the comedy of the blind folded boxers threatened to bring down the roof and the tra- ditional paddle wacks were not forgotten! The dreaded mystery concoction which the bare-footed pledges were led through proved to their relief, to be a harmless pan of jello. But Little Beaver would have to eat his wheaties if he were to catch that nimble-footed Bugs-Bunny in his carrot patch! The successful candidates for the society were Dorothy Abate, Betty Batory, Arlene Benner, Patsy Dougherty, Verna Fine, Margaret Finne- gan, Anis Garnet, Bernadine Melovitz, Eleanor Oliwiany, Anna Onzik, Dorothy Shimko, Paul Kelly, Thomas Korshalla, John McDermott, Jo- seph Rudick, Myron Steele, John Wright., and Edward Zofcin. In electing odicers Eleanor Zielinski was chosen as President, Verna Fine as Vice Presi- dentg Louise Petroski as Secretary and Robert Gardzalla as Treasurer. The formal initiations was climaxed by a ban- quet at the Hotel Sterling. During the dinner, entertainment was furnished by the students themselves with William Schuler acting as toast- master. Many of the faculty, having been mem- bers of the Kappa Alpha Delta Society themsel- ves, attended the banquet. Dancing followed the dinner with Thomas Robert's orchestra and the annual investiture was pronounced a great success. N gp' yqihleiics 3 3 ga 6 6 Q Q Left to right: Coach Michael Shimko, Faculty Manager John J. Stush. Sports are a year round activity in Larksville High. Football begins shortly after the opening of school, basketball continues through The winter months and baseball closes the sports activities right up until the end of school. The success of these intramural sports depends largely on the ability of the coaching staff, Larks- ville High has a very efficient coaching staff, and one that has produced many championship teams. Both Coach Shimko and Assistant Coach Stush have been in the armed forces during VVor1d War 2 and have returned to start right in and introduce the system that gained Larksville the Championship in '45 and made them uncrowned champs with an undefeated and untied record in '-16. Throughout the school district sports have been emphasised more and more. Teaching physical edu- cation to the junior schools and assisting in coach- ing the intramural teams has been the task of John Stush. Mr. Shimko, an ingrained sportsman and a bowling champion himself, along with coaching the brilliant plays and strategem he has formulated, also teaches the gym classes. Along with offering physical development, our well directed sports pro- gram offers opportunities for traing of mental a- wareness and social relationships. Majorettes First, Row ll1-l'l to righlb Ruth Gvidzx, Ruth nlllilli. K:1thv1'i111' Kurshzlllzx. l4.'1'11z11li111- M:-Izlxilz. 1':1lh4-1'i111- I 1'11dQ-1', Anno 'l'i114-nfs Nuywy Nlzxytzllfki. Cheerleaders First Row 411-ft tu right! Tl11'I't'S1l I :1sl11I11, Mary VV1'ig'ht, I.u11ise'l'1'l1'u4ki 'NliIli1 Iii . . 1 allvk. Iivlty I-1:1Iie-, A111121 Onzik. erond Row tlrft tu rigzhtle VVilli:1m Jenkins, Jzmws I':1t1'yl:1k, John R1-arty. My1m11 Stu-lv, Curl I.vchz1k. Anthony Rynkivwicz X r . f-., . ' i 1 H , f' ir! s ig. 'A i First Row lleft to right! Harry Shewan, Joyce Gregory, Elizabeth Andrews, Jerome Perez, John Lukas, Almon Long, John Patrylak, John Wright, Vincent Rosiek, Frank Conahan, John Spisak, Joseph Niznik, John McDermott, Lewis Keefe, Francis Yuer-avage, Euirene Fahiny. Lorraine Ellsworth. Second Row-Frances Dania-lezyk, Albert Veroski, John Kelly, William Ncfoslcy, Stephen Spock, Bernard Zielinlki. Theresa Ivan, Charles Watkins, Ruth Bump, Ruth Gieda, Catherine Korshalla, lierna'line Melovitz, Catherine lfender. Anne Tincofski, Nancy Maizalski, llanmllcader- Walter Werchok, John Forman. Eleanor Zielinski, Adam Kava. Frank Hamara. Third Row-Benjamin Krofchick, Anthony Yuseavage. Bond ,The Larksville High School Band is under the ex- cellent direction of Bandleader, Walter J. Werchok. The officers of the band were this year chosen as: Eleanor Zielinski, Presidentg Jerome Perez, Vice- Prseldentg Joseph Voytek, Secretaryg and John Mc- Dermott, Treasurer. Mr. Werchok in his position as bandleader directs both the Senior and Junior Bands: and those who have trained under him have learned to their advan- tage that second best just won't do. At the football games our trimly uniformed band was always there to spur on enthusiasm. The band enrollment has increased rapidly within the last years mainly because of the fact that youths are beginning to realize the fact that nowhere is there the oppor- tunity to develop musical talent more advantageous- ly than in a school band. The Annual Band Concert was held in the High School Auditorium on May 4 and 5. The concert opened with the playing of the Na- tional Anthem and was followed with selections by the Senior Band. Among these selections were the beautiful overture, Poet and Peasant by Suppc. and the snappy marches Connecticut and Stars and Stripes Forever accompanied by the twirling of the majorettes. Tobani's Gems of Stephen Fos- ter g and The Bells of Saint Mary's with Berna- dine Kaminski as soloist were skillfully rendered. An ingenious novelty, At the Circus with Teddy Olshefski as narrator was one of the highlights of the evening. The band, by changing the musical mood and tempo brought before our eyes the thrills and fanfare of the circus, complete with the bril- liantly attired ringmaster and tumbling clowns. The Junior Band, a very valuable part of the or- ganization as future replacements and enlargement of the Senior Band, proved a favorite with the aud- ience. These younger members gave as their selec- tions, the waltz, Little Annie Rooney and several rythmic marches, closing with the Alma Mater. Following this, that talented young pianist, Paul Kelly played Ra.chminoff's Concert, Begin the Be- g11ine . The Freshman Girls' Chorus, attired in black and white, offered several selections directed by Miss Jeanette Morgan. The Freshman Boys' Chorus took its audience by surprise and Larksville High proudly displayed its new Croon King, John Pollick. Song and dance numbers were offered by several youthful artists and the program closed with the gowned Senior Choral Group under the direction of Miss Esther C. Barry. This year's Band Concert was one of the finest ever produced by the band and left its audience anxiously anticipating next year's performance. l l l First Row lleft to rightb Benjamin Bondzinski, Edward Tomek, Richard Judge, Emery Steele, William Schuler, Frank Lipski, Leonard Ermak, Richard Fisher, Stanley Pastula, Rudolph Fen der, Francis Fisher. Semnzl Row-Coach Michael Shimko, Eugene Carr, Leonard Krofchik. George Yanek, George Tomasik, Theodore Marcinkoski, John Zielinski, Robert Gimble, Andrew Niznik, Thomas Korshalla, Faculty Mgr. John Stush. Third Row-Raymond Adams, Benjamin Barsh, Joseph Gimble, Raymond Mackewicz, Edward Griskiewicz Football Team The football team of Larksville High School has again shown the grit and the fighting spirit of the Green Wave which has been characteristic both of the athletic teams and of the other activities of the school. Although they did not win the championship this season's game football team has shown great skill and speed on the gridiron. Having lost nine of his varsity from the preceeding year, Coach Shimko was severly handicapped, but he had plenty of potential material to fill the posi- tions on the squad. fi The Coach started early in August, he had the boys training hard and long. After several weeks of straight practice the inferiors were weeded out and the first string was formed. The Varsity consisted of: T. Korshalla ..,,.,....... ..,.............,..... ,.....,.. l e ft end S. Pastula ....,,..,., ......, 1 eft tackle G. Yanek ......,.. . ,,,,..,... left guard E. Carr ........, ..,,,,.,. 1 eft halfback R. Judge ...,.... ........,,...,... c enter J. Zielinski .,...... ..,...,,.. r ight end G. Tomasik ....,.. .....,. r ight tackle W. Schuler ....,.... ............ r ight guard E. Tomek ....,.. ....,... r ight halfback A. Niznik ...,.... .. quarterback F. Lipski ,,.,,.. ......,............,...,.,,..,..,....................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, f uuback Lenny Ermak. Richard Fisher, Emery Steele, Ben Barsh, Len Krofchick and Marion Rock also pr0- duced some amazing action in the backfieldf' In the forward wall Rudy Fender made an excellent sub- stitute as guard. Lipski, captain of the team was a powerfully built lad who was known as the sparkplug of the team. As the season Went on, he was called upon to do some real ball carrying, and proved to be one of the best backs in the valley. Carr, the Freshman Find , was handicapped by his size but his amazing work in the backfield gain- ed him a place on the varsity and is a. lad to be watched in future years. Tomek, had both speed and weight and was a constant threat to the opposition, Niznik was great on his ball handling in the T-formation, and, Judge made a mighty center. All in all, the boys worked hard and mastered the technique well enough to play against any opposing team in the conference. Through the coach's instructions, the boys real- ized that the major key to playing a game well wasfTeamwork! With this in mind and guided by courage and good sportsmanship the squad was well ready for their initial game on the gridiron. ' . .XxL4',W' .H ,JE-S . V Lfj , WL ' if 2 . ,0'0'TBaA7. l 9 4 1 ' First row fleft to rightl Judge, Lipski, Tomek. Second row: Pastula, Korshalla, Yanek. Third row Zielinski, Niznik. Fourth row: Tomasik, Carr, Schuler. Ti Sporis Commeniaior Meyers This was the first game to be played in Meyers Stadium under the new lighting system. The game started out to be a fast and furious affair, but the crashing backileld men and the heavy line of Meyers proved to be too much for Larksville, with the result that the final score found Meyers victors by the score of 31 to 0. Dallas The Larks came fighting back on the following Saturday and nosed out the boys from Dallas Twp. 7 to 6. The Green Wave got rolling early in this game and the victory raised our spirits high for the tough encounter before us. f G. A. R. The Larksville gridders met the G.A.R. top- notchers under the lights at Meyers Stadium. Larksvi11e's small backfield was no match for the G.A.R. passing attack. At the end of the game the scoreboard read G.A.R. 18, Larksville 0. Edwardsville Th: following Saturday the Larks took up where they left off at the week before and dupli- cated their last yearfs feat by drubbing the boys from Edwardsville 13 to 0. Frank Lipski led the way with both tallies and the outcome of the game was never in doubt. GXJQID Plains Newport In the next game the Shimko men went down to play Newport on the latter's grounds. The Larksville boys again bowed as a symbol of an- other loss. The Nutcrackers beat the hometown boys by a score of 20 to 12. Although they lost this one they let the boys from Newport know that they were in a football game. Hanover In the sixth game of the season, a fighting Larksville team bowed to Hanover by a score of 20 to 0. Displaying that never-say-die spirit, the boys fought stubbornly and Hanover High Schools' powerful football team had to show every reason Why it was one of the major un- defeated Wyoming Valley scholastic elevens to defeat the Larksville eleven. . Coughlin Neither snow, sleet, rain nor Larksville could stop a powerful Coughlin grid machine which pushed through three first period tallies and added another in the closing minutes to defeat the Green Wave 25 to 0. I Plymouth The Armistice Day game was an exciting one to the fans as they crowded into Huber Stadium in anticipation of the struggle between Larksville and Plymouth. The Larks certainly showed their grit and the Shawnee Indians had a tough time to bring the score to 19 to 0. The victory-hungry Larksville Wave, operating with precision and drive, routed the fighting Plains High Eleven 21 to 0. the football season for '48 but left the Larks with invaluable experience and a promising team for the 1949 Wyoming Valley This game closed Conference. Football Night QIYX9 GXJLZD On November 7, 1947, throngs crowded the Football Night celebration. Shawnee Theater in anticipation of thc annual Every year before the friendly rivals, Larks- ville and Plymouth, clash on the gridiron, they hold a rally as a manifistation of their good will. This is one night that all of the slick chicks and teenage Tommys desert their favorite re- sorts and seek a place in line. Crowded to capacity, the Shawnee Theater had tc close its doors to the disappointed throng out- side. Amidst a wave of cheers the Larksville Band entered on the left and the Plymouth on the right. The picture scheduled for the evening Sarge Goes To College was immediately flashed on the screen and appropriate football shorts follow- ed. Mr. Keating, manager of the theater, acted as Master of Ceremonies and since the Larksvillians were guests, they were graciously allowed to be represented first. The aim, more or less, of the two schools on this night is to cheer its respective school to the 'top of their respective lungs. Using this morale as a scoreboard the school which cheered the louder was supposed to stand the best chance of Winning! La.rksville's Alma Mater opened our perfor- mance and the Shawneeites stood respectfully at attention. Our maporettes, with Deany Melovitz as its head majorette, twirled their batons with the typical poise and finish which has made Larks- ville's Majorettes outstanding and the cheering team came on to do its stu1T . With Ready, Hip! Hip! from our vivacious cheerding captain the halls echoed with: Rickety Rah! Rickety Ray! Rickety Roo! Fight! L-A-R-K-S-V-I-L-L-E! Yay Larksville! As the various cheers hit the solid Larksville wall in the central aisle, they noticeably increas- ed in volume. It seemed as though we believed in the adage, There's strength in numbers! In lieus of the Coach who was to be present Mr. Stush introduced the Green Wave to the audience. As each player was introduced he took his place on the stage and a voley of cheers were sent up. Plymouth next took the stand and the Larks- villians returned the compliment of respect as the band played Plymouth's Alma Mater. The Shawnee Majorettes presented a specta- cular appearance as the house light dimmed and they twirled their lighted batons. The Cheer- leaders led their section and Coach Eddie Bro- minski introduced his players . With a spirit of good sportsmanship eminent, the rival coaches shook hands and added, May the best team win! ' Minature footballs were kicked into the aud- ience by players of both teams and the festivi- ties came to a close. With such morale as displayed by both schools that night, it looked like the 1948 Plymouth- Larksville game would result in a tie score! Left to right Mr. Michael Shimko, Mr. Thomas Feeney, Mrs. John Segal, D1'. John Segal, Miss Cora Shaffer, Rev. David R. Monza ns. Football Banquet The annual Football Banquet, sponsored by the citizens of Larksville in honor of the Football squad, was held on Wednesday evening, December 3, 1947 at The Kingston House. The chairman, Charles Prohaska, conducted the ceremonies at this testimonial dinner, with Dr. Segal as principal speaker. Dr. Segal, former Larksville All Scholastic, Coa- lumbia and Chicago Bears, gave an inspiring talk to the boys on the value of a college education and study. Thomas Feeney, Supt. of Schools, was Toast- master and the Invocation was made by Rev. Paul A. Kopicki. Remarks were made by Attorney John T. J. Brennan, Edward A. Brominski, former coach of Plymouth High, and Rev. David R. Morgans. During the dinner, musical entertainment was in charge of Professor James Jones with Mrs. Elmer Brown offering accompaniment and selections. Among the invited guests were Rev. A. J. Sinkie- wicz, Jones Evans, Tom Heffernan, Bob Patton and Effie Welsh. The presentation of a gift to Coach Shimko in appreciation of his splendid work was made by John Stush, Faculty Manager, and Coach Michael Shimko introduced his players to the assembly. Bene-diction was offered by Rev. J. J. Kazlauskas. Miss Sarah Gorski, Art Directoress at Larksville High was in charge of special decorations. As a result of Miss Gorski's clever handiwork, a unique miniature football field complete with replicas of the team in action, appropriately graced the table of the football squad. After dinner there was dancing, rendered by the orchestra under the direction of Joseph Perez. 'At The Half! 'Lipski Around The Outside! Tomek Adds Another. ' Point After Touchdown. Little Gene Into The Middle. Senior Minstrel The Show Minstrel and Musical Revue present- ed by the Senior Class of Larksville High and spon- sored by Miss Cora Shaffer, was held on May 19th and 20th, 1948. Directed by William Schuler and Mary Wright. the cast worked hard in tryouts and practices and talent galore was revealed, In appreciation for the splendid help given them by Miss Cora Shaffer the sponsor, and Miss Sarah Gorski, art director, the cast presented them with eorsages, as a small token of their gratitude. The chorus opened with Grand Night for Sing- ing and the interlocutor, William Schuler, introduc- ed the riotous endmen and endwomen. Those composing this group were: llastus Cottonball Whitney .. ....,,......,,..,. .. .Richard Judge Lucille Miranda ., ....., ,,..,,.... , , ..,...... .,,., ...... S t ella Kozloski Sammy Bellbottom Lincoln ......... ......... J amos Patrylak Annabelle Rosebud Dewey, .. .. ,Ceil Finnegan Julius Caesar Fishfryt, , . ..,....,,. ,,.....Felix Jakobowski Pansy Belinda Jackson. .. ,,,,, . ........ .. ...,.. .,., L ouise Petroski Marmaduke Ashtabula Bloze.. . .... ...,,,....,. .J ohn Forman Bealuh Sapphire Featherneck .... ...., .,,,. , . -Mary Wright The first soloist of the evening was Ray Adams followed by jokes between Rastus and the inter- locutor. With the audience in the moodl Geryy Magalski sang the immortal Night and Day. Lucille Miranda and her troublesome husband were a great source of entertainment for the aud- ience. Joe Rachinski took us through music land with his magic accordian, and Betty Fethow and Lee Ardoline in their multicolored darkie costumes, cap- tured our mirth with their comical version of the Too Fat Polka . Rastus became another Al Jolson with his in- terpretation of Mammy and Marmaduke kept stealing the show with his antics. That boy should be in Vaudeville! Pansy amazed her colleagues with the new and unique info'mation she had added to the sum total of human knowledge . Shy little Annabelle emboldened when it came her turn to sing Oh You Beautiful Doll . Did we say shy? Excuse me! The dapper Sammy related his gal problems to a perplexed interlocutor and Julius Caesar Fish- fry never did figure out how to make a profit onl a 31.98 cradle! Joe Cunningham, Larksville High's answer to Perry Como, sang Tell Me A Story . Bealuh related her stage experiences and was properly indignant when her colleagues voiced their opinion of her acting! The second half of the performance, the Musical Revue included a tumbling act by the versatile lfzay Adamsg Dances by Jean Marie Weir and Bobby Niz- nikg solos by John Pollick and the long awaited -- Fashion Show. With Marge Muldowney as Fashion Commentator, the models entered from the floor of the adorable Hollyhock House and modeled a complete ward- robe from dawn to dusk and gave their audience an inkling into the new look ! We, the Senior Class, shall always remember the fun and fond memories we had putting on this show and these who helped to make it such a success. First row fleft to rightif- Robert Gimble, Benjamin Barsh, Theodore Marcincoski, Edward Tomek, Eugene Carr. Second row-Coach Michael Shimko, Thomas Korshalla. Edward Piekanski, James Dougherty, John Pavlick, Peter Bondzinski, Faculty Mgr. John Stush. Basketball Basketball practice began immediately after the curtain fell on football and offered a wholesome out let for winter enthusism. Coach Shimko determined to make succeeding years a success by picking his entire team of undcrclassmen. The team consisted ol' Ben Barsh, Eddy Tomek, Gene Carr, Robert Gim- ble, Ted Marcinkoski, William Dougherty, and Ben Bonzinski. They did not take the championship this year, but they certainly made a fine showing. In spite of their lack or experience every player put all he had into the game and winning or losing, nev- el' quit trying. 'In the tirst exhibition game of the season the Shimko quintet found stiff opposition, as the Mary- mount iive held off the attacks of the home team and won. The events of this game were repeated again when they played the boys from Pringle. Hanover was the next game. The second half was nip nd tuck but Tumkoski, Hanover's center, scored torious, Larksville showed that they were certainly enough goals for Hanover in the first half to insure victory for his school. In the next game the boys from Larksville went down to Kingston but returned sadder but wise1'. Larksville next played host to the boys from Marymount. The game proved to be much closer thn their previous meeting and al- Next the boys from Larksville took on the Pittston though the boys from Marymount left the Hoor vic- beginning to click . This took care of all the ex- hibition games and brought on the regular season in the Valley Conference. Our local quintet opened the regular season on their home court and met the lads from Exeter. The second game of the season was with West Pittston, at the latters gym. It started out to be a great de- fensive game but in the second half West Pittson came on to put the game on ice. Edwardsville came to Larksville for the next game. The home town boys were completely out-played in the first stanza. Edwardsville bucketed 30 points and the home town boys only bucketed 5, but in the second stanza came back fighting to outscore the boys from Edwards- ville only to run out of time. The boys went down to Shickshinny only to be outcored by the downriver boys. Forty Fort eked out a 45 to 43 victory over a spirited Larksville High School quintet which turned its court guns on the Flyers in the last quar- ter and almost emerged victorious. Beginning to click? Our boys were now clicking on all fours! BASKETBALL CCont.j eagers on the latters floor. The teams left the floor at half time tied at 16 all: the same type of play eentinued in the second half with one team going ahead, then the other, until Pittston finally broke through to score iive quick points which stood up until the tinal whistle. Next on the schedule were last years ehanips, NVyoming High, who went on to take their seventh straight win. The Larks then traveled to Luzerne to take on the Lions on their own fiooix lt. was a close game from start to finish but the score stood in Luzerne's favor, and as the Plains boys tapped the hometown lads the first half ef the season came to a close. The iirst tilt of the second half was at Exeter. The boys lost again to Exeter but showed to be a much improved team as they kept Exeter stepping. West Pittston was the next opponent. The game was played at Larksville and our boys fought hard. They next traveled to Edwardsville where the Eagles showed that tremendous power of theirs which they failed to show in their previous encounter with the Larks. The downriver boys from Shiekshinny next eatne to Larksville and went home victorious. The Larks gained such experience in tho encounter with Forty Fort that when Pittston came to town we un- leashed our bag of tricks and just missed a victory with a 52-54 score. Our lads journeyed to Wyoming and the league champions held their own. Luzerne next eame to Larksville and the Larks just missed getting' their initial victory by the margin of four points. Plains eame to Larksville to close the bas- ketball season and the Larks gave notice that night that they would have to be contended with next sea- son as they whiped the lads from Plains by the score of 37 to 29. With this game our 1047 18 bask etball season came to a close. FIRST HALF Larksville 23 Marymount Larksville 28 Pringle Larksville 34 Hanover Larksville 32 Kingston Larksville 31 Marymount Larksville 15 Exeter Larksville 17 W. Pittston Larksville 30 Edwardsville Larksville 16 Shiekshinny Larksville 43 Forty Fort Larksville 31 Pittston Larksville 11 Wyoming Larksville 41 Luzerne Larksville 28 Plains SECOND HALF Larksville 38 Exeter Larksville 29 W. Pittston Larksville ZL8 Edwardsville Larksville 30 Shiekshinny Larksville 39 Forty Fort Larksville 52 Pittston Larksville 15 Wyoming Larksville 48 Luzerne Larksville 37 Plains Mike Shows 'Em Howf' Gimhle Takes Offf' 'Will It Drop? 'Dougherty Crashes Through! 'Interested Boys? 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WRIGHT'S VICTORY SHOP 59 Wilson Street IAHKSVILLE, PA. IIUIIIPIIIIIUIIIS of . . . FEDDOCK'S GARAGE 8: SERVICE STATION 133 East Luzerne Avenue L.XHKSYILL1'1, PA. f'ompZin1er11s of. . . BILL'S BARBER SHOP 53 Wilson Street LARKSVILLE, PA. IVOIIIPIIIIIEHIIS of . . . ANDREW STRISH C'onzplim011ls of . . . LARK SHOE REPAIR HJUIINNI' AT THE IlAJ1.1IEH Corner Wilson and Luzerne Avenue LARKSVILLE, PA. Compliments of . . . LARKO'S .11 15.11 T .-1 ND G I?0U11'RlES 110 Wilson Street LARKS VILLE, PA. Compliments of . . . GARDEN BALLROOM Fonzplinzellis of . . . CUIIIPHIIIEIILS of . . . STANLEY CLEANERS 83 Wilson Street LARKSYILLIC, PA. --l'11oNE 7-9444- Uomplinzenis of . . . lwonzplimenis of . . . ELKO,S ROLAND P. SCHULER JUSTICE OF Tllly' PE.f1C.'If Compliments of . . . Complimelzis of . . . A FRIEND A FRIEND R. N. C. WILKES-BARRE, PA. -v. ,. hzlzccrff W1,vlzes lo PLASS' OF '48 from STEPHEN MAGALSKI lwomplinzfnfs of . .. HAROLD WEIL PLYMOLJTII, PA. l'0mplin1e111's of . .. 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