MMI Preparatory School - Minamek Yearbook (Freeland, PA)

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MICHAEL OSTROFF Spilce' Football-1, 2 Baseball--1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Magic Club--4 Class Oflicer-2, 3, 4 ver one to voice his opinion unless the subject be pertaining wn to be quiet and modest. Spike's athletic a ilities are known far and wide. As a baseball player in the Elk's 5' Summer League, he has gained much respect as a pitcher and itter, A classy basketball player, he has held down a guard posi- on the varsity His ability to get along with others makes him on ' likely to succeed in whatever he undertakes. to sports, Spike is knO JOHN POTOCHNEY Curly Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball-2, 3, 4 John is that fellow with the thundering laugh. Always willing to pause to hear a good joke, his laughter can be heard far and wide. Never one to be outdone, John can come right back with a tall story h he is noted. These stories usually concern a great hunting trip of one kind of game or another. He is an excep- t'onall good musician playing both the clarinet and saxophone. His 1 Y winning smile and cheerful outlook on life will be valuable assets to him in the future. of his own, for whic l 1 Sr1itz's ablllw .Ii de him OM M . a l- ri gag Ignitz presenrfgld n - . o ' tude , friendly aw f Success '- sure Donald 0 Ji Stofey is fhe MMI' readily knows when quiet members Of the Wi expected. His likeable PWS him an asset to the class. will be invaluable in helpmi Ostrofif . . Potochney . . Schmeer . . Stewart Snydel . M HAROLD SCHMEER Butch Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus-4 Class Officer-1, 2 Athletic Manager-3 Butch can usually be seen wielding a broom after school hours. Better known as Charlie's assistant for these past four years, he has kept our school clean. Taking time off from his janitorial duties, Butch has helped keep the M. M. I. band together with his hot trumpet. Although small in stature when he first entered 'M. M. I., he has grown both in size and popularit-y. Because of his dependability, Butch is sure of succeeding in a naval career. ROBERT STEWART HBO bil Magic Club-4 Yearbook-4 ' When Bob came to us in our junior year, he was thought to be quiet and shy. However, that impression didn't last long, because he established himself 'firmly 35 a good story teller and wisecracker. Bob often astounds the class with his extended knowledge of Chem- iS'Cry. He is undecided about his futureg but whatever he chooses, he has the abilities necessary for success, 16 l r Class Officer' f 3 .J

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GERMAN Q 3 -1 JOSEPH MUCHA Xl i Baseballxii 4 -A Joe Newspaper-4 Baseball-2, 3, 4 Yearbook-4 'i 0PDOsite Q . i his -.One any has often been Thought by many people to be slow and unambitious, Joe is really 13 disturb him Phil lT0In Lan- very much awake. The chief reason for this faulty first impression is Outside asm,-in the least agis his satirical philosophy that excess words are just a waste of time -.-Qriui dispo B195 as well ashis and energy. Though his humor may be considered dry, he has been '..,,. , Smon and an '- the insti ator of much hilarity in the classroom. He also has proven in hi .. Huw g s ambition to be a ZESGE l. 2. 3 Athletic Managerdl 'l Class Ofllcei-.Q 3 uk-1 i gas? four 1-'ears to attain the title 1155 iiughiflg but in most cages 1.451 to clovming, Bud has found -fxtrz-curricular activities. With .gij.'. Bud will surely be a success himself successful on the baseball field. We Wish Joe the best of luck in whatever Llield he chooses as a career. FRANCES NOVATNAK F'rcmcy Chorus-4 Athletic Manager-1, 2 Possessing the ability to instigate practical jokes with innocent looks and action, Francy has proven to be quite the boy . Being a whiz in the shop, he has amazed Mr. Lantz by his knowledge of auto mechanics. He can frequently be seen driving a '49 Buick and is quite popular with the opposite sex. We are sure that Francy's practical ability will be an assurance for his success. I ack . . . Lesser Mucha . . FNovatnak . Oleyar . . Orrell ROBERT OLEYAR HBO bi' I Dramatics-4 Although Bob has been the brunt of many jokes, we know he is really a swell fellow. His keen sense of humor has given the class many a hearty laugh. His reputation as a smooth talker is well known by the right people in his night life. Bob is undecided about his futureg but we are sure that with his pleasing personality, he will be a success. GEORGE ORRELL Georgie Newspaper-4 Basketball-3, 4 Yearbook-4 George came to us in our junior year and was immediately ac- cepted as one of the gang. Known for his ready smile and quick sense of humor, George has provided us with many humorous moments, often through stories of his night life. His love of sports is Well known, and he has demonstrated this by playing on the varsity basketball Q team. We wish George success in his ambition to be a doctor. I 15

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p0bTRO 4 Basketb DONALD SNYDER Snitz Chorus-4 Q.,- has made him one of the popular boys of the class. You can usually find Snitz present at most of the social activities at the Y His friendly attitude of good will coupled with his many capabilities as- Mg 7 FF .Jw P g rr u R 2 l I . X i ,314 ,3,4 , in unless 'h Snitz's ability to crack a practical joke or to take one in return - e 1 E j is ' l as NB f v Y 1 , , New I 1 VK llnss Offlcer Qal N K .md subject be pertain' ' i mod . H1 ' ll Uisebalislilagglliris allllillc Mm.. :Ch respect as a nitllllrllli as held down a guard and LH' Sui along with Others makesllin undertakes. 'll 'OTOCHXEY '-'l.rlu Baseball-2, 3, 4 .thundering laugh. Alwayswnnu 9 .aughter can be heard far and nili. ra: come right back with a tall 5105, i stories usudly concern' i i mm.: or Another. He is an encep 5 clannet and saxophone. ll .1 J life 1'-ill be valuable assetsn sure Donald of success in his undertakings. Jisgiliff' 23 '- 5 if 'rv v ZQ X Y a 1 ,irish 4 Q , f.,l4f7'Nf 431551, tvz- ' 53: l fog.: gem is 55? , V.. , F i 54:1 'hear 1 JOHN STOFAN Stofey Class Ofiicer-1 Magic Club-4 Stofey is the Mr. Baseball of the senior class as every one readily knows when the season opens every April. John is one of the quiet members of the class who occasionally comes up with the un- expected. His likeable personality and Hue sense of humor have made him an asset to the class. His ability to get along well with others will be invaluable in helping him to succeed. meer . . . Stewart , 1 Snyder . . .Stofan . . . Ward . . . Watahovich JAMES WARD f K I Chorus-4 Wardy came to us in our junior year and was immediately stamped as one of the boys . Wardy's friendly personality and co-operative spirit have made him one of the most popular members of the class. His ambition and the quiet manner in which he accomplishes his tasks should carry him to success in the future. ROBERT WATAHOVICH ffwalttyfl Chorus-4 Student Council-4 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Watty, with his eternal smile and ever pleasing personality, has little trouble acquiring friends. Being an all around athlete, Watty has shown his ability especially well on the basketball court. His clever Wit and sense of humor will always be remembered. Although his future is undecided, we are positive he will succeed in whatever vocation he chooses. ,, 1 4 .,., 17