Manual High School - Builder Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1944 volume:

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Roosevelt l ADMINI TILTION i D 4 , , 0 2 1 0 ,r !lg'f'i5f',,f,Ml'f 1 ' egg 5,45 0 O 1 f 'Aww fy W 3 'I ull M M QI. J- ' L'l1'ilfl'IVU , ' I A '- ':' U f 3 NJ Q I X IX 2 ,Jr O I KS HI N., O ef f X 9 S8 x , X! I 5 N0 f f x 1- X If 5 s N X, ,R I 0 , P X IWfg md fl ff v X 7 X Z J 'hx X 0 G X A Q Nh C5 X ! X X . Tas, - ' ay XX X x I 1 f X X t Z . ., f- , 3 EN ff 5 1-ffl' 0. H. DAY, Principal HS. Vicu'l'rincipal J. J. ELLIS, Vice-Principal li Fi F , 4 QQ. I H. W. LANCASTER. Counselor H. H. COXEN, Co-n1'dinat01 H. NV. DAHLOR. C'o-nrdinatol 13. C. GREENE, SL1purvisor of War Prmluction Training' INIARGARET BAK Eli, Secretary to B. C. fIl'0UllO IIIISS .IICNNIE ZANE. SOC1'etzu'y to II. II. Coxon MISS MARY SLEEPEIQ. Secretary to 0. II. Day MISS ELIZABETH CIIAWLEY. Attcmimxun- Clvrk MISS FRANCES SEXTON. Regristrul' MISS RUTH HIRIJ, I.,IIH1'il1'I21ll MISS VESTA if S ff? I30I,I.IflICIl, Nurs WX QSE 101295 5 2 ini iii 'M K D XX Wm Q IEW I fi! QC Q? jf XR A l wk K X f w ji 1206 lv 3 S' 5 I .4 ff xg 5 XSD ff x K f 15,2599 f x K Z1 72, K I Xi 13 KN M4 W N W ' fggfwfm XM M A177 1 Y 1 O N 1 x - 1 I V Senior Officers First Row: Marion Brancato, Henry Panethere, Jim Beauchamp, Don York, Elmer Pendleton. Second Row: Mrs. Groves, Mr. Passigrlia, Miss Davis. President . . Marion Brancato Vice President . . James Beauchamp Secretary . . . Henry Panethere Treasurer . . . . . . Don York Sergeant-at-arms , . Elmer Pendleton With members of the Manual Society of Debate capturing all offices, the graduating class of 1944 elected its officers on October 19. In prelimi- nary balloting nine candidates were chosen and from these the following officers were elected: President, Marion Brancatog Vice President, Jim- mie Beauchampg Secretary, Henry Panethereg Treasurer, Donald York and Sergeant-at-arms, Elmer Pendleton. Early in the year the junior class challanged the fourth year students to a paper drive. After a day of hard work and a close race the seniors went down to defeat and were faced with the problem of squaring things by giving the juniors a party. The party was a rousing success with food and talent galore. The seniors also sponsored a mixer. if 11 it A w - WW 'av ,Q uf .,r vw-AQ 143, fa- :',, fav Vfie . N 'QA VN.. -cw A 'YR' ,..--U 'ts' 'MV Senior MARY FRANCES ABBOLITO: Pan American '42-43: Honor Roll '41-42 MARY RUTH ALEXANDER BERNICE ANGI: Student Council Rep- resentative '4lg Secretary, Scribblers '44g Athena '41-4255 Honor Roll '41 ANTONIA ARREDONDO MARTHA LEE BAILEY: Honor Roll '44 FRANCES BAKER: Student Council Representative '41g Junior Class Officer '42-43, Secretaryg A. A. U. W., Presidentg Athena '41-42-43-44ig M. F. D. L. '41-42-43-44: Pep Club '41- 42-43-44, Vice President: Debate Team '43-44: Oratorical Contest '42-433 Honor Roll '40-41-42-43: Dramatics '42-43: Band '41-42-43-44, Armistice Day Parades, Band Letters VIVIAN MINTIE BAKER: Student Council Representative '43g Athena '43-445 Pep Club '41-42-44 FRANK BALESTERE: Editor of Music and Drama: Student Council Repre- sentative '40g M. F. D. L.g M. S. D.: Pep Club '41g Debate Teamg Oratori- cal Contest: Dramatics '42-43g Choir Vice President '42-43-44 ELSIE BEAVER: Sophomore Class Leader '42g Choir '43-44 CLARA BIANCHINO: Student Council Representative '42g Athena '42-43-44, Parlimentary-Sergeant-at-arms RAVETTA BOAK: Student Council Representative '41g Pep Club '41-42-445 Honor Roll '43 BOB BOWMAN: M. S. D.: Pan Ameri- cang Captain Volleyball team '43g Honor Roll '43 LORENE BRAISNGTON: President Scribblers '44: Basketball Team '44g Captain Intramural '44: Honor Roll '41-42-43-443 Girls Glee Club '41g Choir '41-42-43-44 BILL BRINEGAR BILLIE ANN BROCK: Bentonians '43- 44g M. F. D. L. '43-445 Pep Club '42- 43-44g Debate Team '-133 Play Cast '42--I3 EDITH CALHOON: Student Council Representative '41-42-435 HonorRoll '41-42-43 RICHARD CALLEGARI ANDREW CAMPBELL LENORE CASTILLO JOSEPHINE CATALANO: Athenag M. F. D. L.g Craftsman Staff '43-44 PAULINE CHURCH , +313 Pedig rees MARIE CILA: Presidcnd Student Council '43-445 Student Council Repre- sentative '41-42-42-44g All-City Student Council Jr. Continuity Officer '42-435 Vice President Junior Class '42-43: Sophomore Leader: Vice Presidnt, Scribblers Club '43-445 Vice President, M. F. D. L. '42-435 Athena '42-43-44 President, Treasurerg Song Leader '43- 44g President, Pep Club '44, Member '42-43-445 Athletic Class Leader '43-44: Honor Roll '40-415 Playcast '-10-41-42' Xmas Play '39-40: Choir .I.H. CLUTCH: Student Council Repre- sentative '43 44' S t. R. O. T. C. '43g n ' , 8 1 Builder Staff '43-44 EILEEN CRESSWELL: M. F. D. L. '43- 44g Bentonians '43-44: Honor Roll '42- 43g Xmas and Easter Assemblies '43- 44 MARCUS CROOK JENNIE CUCHIARA: Editor Girls Sports '43-44: Pep Club '44 MARTHA CUSUMANO: Athena '42-43- 44, Recording Secretary '44: Pep Club '42-43-44: Student Council Representa- tive '41-42-433 M. F. D. L. '42-43-445 Builder Staff '44 ANTIONETTE DALEO: Athena '42-43- 44g M. F. D. L. '42g Scribblers '43g Pep Club '42g Oratorical Contest '41g Play cast '42 MIKE DANNA: Student Council Repre- sentative '42g Honor Roll '40 JOHN DISTEFANO: Bentonian '42g Play cast LORRAINE DARINGER: Editor of R. O. T. C. '43-44: Student Council Repre- sentative '40-41-42-43g Freshman Class Leaderg Bentonian '42-43-44: President, Choir '43-449 Pep Club '40- 41: Athletic Class Leader '43-445 Honor Roll '41-42-435 Choir '42-43-44 ESTHER ESKEW EDNA EWING BETTY FENTON ELAINE FIGGINS: Asst. Craftsman Editor '43-44, Drama Editor '43, Copy Cat Editor '43, Make-up Editor '43g Student Council Representative '41-42- 433 Junior Class Treasurer: Sopho- more Class Leader '41-42g Freshman Class Leader '40-41: Athena '42-43- 44: M. F. D. L. '42-43-44: A. A. U. VV. '41-42-43-443 Pep Club '41-42-43-445 Debate Team '43-44, Honor Roll '41- 42-43-44g Activities Editor of Builder Staff: Play Cast '42-43-44 MARVIN FISHMAN: Bentoniansg De- bate Teamg Oratorical Contest: Honor Roll '40-41-42-43-445 Play cast ie .1 ,. 'E f?w- ,,. 1 aa' 'A 253 ' .44-: L' V' NU Q ' ,J W ' gif: 5' ,Ki . 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'42-43-44, Bentonian Vice President, Treasurer '42-43-44, Pep Club '40-41-42, Debate Team '42-43, Declamation Contest '43, Honor Roll '40-41-42-43, Play cast '42- 43, Choir '40-41-42-43-44 CHRIS GARCIA: Hi-Y '42, Honor Roll '40-41, Band '41-42 HENRIETTA GARDNER JUANITA GIBSON: Student Council Representative '43, Cheer Leader '42- 43-44, Playcast '42, Choir '41-42-43 MARIE GIOIA: Honor Roll '40-41, Girls Glec Club '40-41 MARIE GLORIOSO: Athena '43-44, Girls Glee Club '41-42 JOHN HARRIGAN: Student Council Representative '40-41, Honor Roll '43 ELEANORE HERNANDEZ: Freshman Leader '41, Scribblers '43-44, Pep Club '41-42-43, G. A. A. '41-42, Play cast '41-42, Choir '41.42 STANLEY HOLMES: Student Council Representative '40, 2nd Lt. R. 0. T. C., Rifle Team, Sharpshooter medal, Member of N. R. A., Honor Roll '42 RUTH HOLM: Glee Club '41, Choir '42- 43 MILTON HYMAN GENEVA JAMES 1 NORMA JOHNSON: Student Council Representative '42-44, Bentonians '43-44, Pep Club '44, Honor Roll '42- 43-44, Baccalauate '43, Easter Pro- gram '43, Christmas Program '44 M. F. D. L. '44 BETTE JONES: Treasurer, Vice Presi- dent Scribblers '43-44, Honor Roll '42- 43-44, Choir '41-42, Intramural Sports '43-44 GEORGIE KINCAID: Secretary, Ben- tonians '42-43, M. F. D. L. '42-43 GENE LAND: Hi-Y, Honor Roll '43-44 FRANK JOHN LOMONACO CLYDA LOWE: Craftsman Health Edi- tor '43, Scribblcrs '43, Honor Roll '40- 41, Craftsman Managing Editor '42 JOHN MANGIARACINA: Craftsman .Activities Editor '42-43, Student Council Representative '42, Freshman Leader, M. F. D. L., Vice President, Oratorieal Contest '42, Basketball Team '42-43-44, Letterman, Captain Basketball, Baseball, Football, Volley- ball, Honor Roll '40-42-43, Play cast eff EVA LOU MANSFIELD: Craftsman Feature Editor '43-44, Student Council Representative '42, Parliamentarian, M. I . D. L. '42, Vice President, Ben- tonians '42-451, President, M. F. D. L. '43, P1'esident, Iientonians '43, Pep Club '41-42-43, Play cast '42-43, Choir '41-42-43 SALVATORE MANZO: Student Council Representative '40-41-43-44, Oratori- cal Contest '40-41, Band '40-41-42 MARGARET MASTERS: President, Student Council '41 COLEEN MAY: Student Council Repre- sentative '40-41, Sophomore Leader '41-42, Secretary, Scribblers Club, Bentonians, M. F. D. L., Pep Club '41- 42-43-44, Debate Team '42-43-44, Honor Roll '40-41-42-43, Play cast '43-44, Choir '42-43-44 HELEN MAY VINCENT MIGLIAZZO: Student Coun- cil Representative '40-41-42-43, Ben- tonians '43, Intramural Sports '40-4l- 42-43, Captain, Letterman, Honor Roll '41-43 IVA LEE MILLER: Student Council Re- presentative '41-42 Alt. '43-44, Debate Team '42-43, Oratorical Contest '42, Cheer Leader '42-43, Play east '41-42- 43, Choir '41-42-43-44 SARAFINA MOLINO REXENE MORGAN: Craftsman Fea- ture Editor '43, Business Manager '44, M. F. D. L. '43-44, Athena '43-44, Secretary Pep Club '43, Member Pep Club '41-42-43-44, Play cast '42-43 DONALD MUNCY ROBERT NOLL: Student Council Re- presentative '40-41-43, Junior Class Finance Committee '43, Bentonians '41-42, M. S. D. '42-44, Captain R. O. T. C., Expert Rifleman, Nat'l Rifle Ass. '41-42, Rifle Team '41-44, 2nd Com. Crack Squad '41, Crack Platoon Leader '43, Honor Roll '40-41-42-43, R. O. T. C. Editor of Builder Staff, Vice President of Student Council '44 ROBERT PALMER: Craftsman Head- line Editor '43 ELMER PENDLETON: Sergeant at Arms of Student Council '43, Student Council Representative '40-43, Senior Class Sergeant at Arms, Sophomore Class Leader '42, Freshman Class Leader '41, M. S. D. '41-42-43-44. Treasurer, M. F. D. L. '41-42-43-44, Critic, Basketball Student Manager '42-43-44, Intermural '40-41-42, Re- feree '40-41-42, Honor Roll '40-4I-42, Business Managrcr of Builder Staff, Play cast '42-43 LUCILLE l'FEIFFER 15 ,5- 5 r, V l VAV V VV V 5' Q 5 fr X gf' . 4 , T ff . br, Q 1 ix 19 V f 1 if 'J ,,- .f 5 V ww' V V 4 1, ' ey , '5 -111-. . X if V , ,V V 'Q' V VV V ' ff' V Q ' M , 'ff' A , ' F 1 'V' 1 , -Q 2 2' 9-' 1 V 'fir qw vb W Ii . -f l gg A -f- '- ' V W - ,- ' Vi 'N,,, V, ' R613 4, , f v-'V - H ff mr R f i S TM t Q' X ff LX vii pA L ' X 3 A Wifi 1557 Q '- -4 N--N. Vi X ' X fw 3 Q - , ' f L Yi L ' w 'M-A 1 ' , .. ' J Q k 4, ' 'i , , 1. , 3 . ' lf? 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'43-44 BETTY PLASKET: Craftsman Editor of Stars and Strips '43-445 Student Council Representative '40-415 Choir '41-42-43-44 MAXINE PROPER: Band '41-42, Christ- mas and Easter plays, Armistice Day Parade CONSUELO PUENTE: Student Coun- cil Treasurer '43, Student Council Representative '42-43, Vice-President, Athena's '43-445 Pan American '43-44 Honor Roll '42-435 Art Editor of Builder Staff '44g M. F. D. L. '44 VIRGINIA RAMERIZ: Student Council Representative '43-44, Athena's '42g Scribbler's '43-44 ALBERT RASCHE: Student Council Representative '41-42-445 Sophomore Class Leader '41-423 Freshman Class Leader '40-415 Bentonian's '42-43-443 President '44g Debate Team '42-43-443 Oratorical Contest '40-413 Cheer Leader '43-443 Honor Roll '41-42-43- 44g Sports Editor of Builder Staff '44g Play cast '43-44 RUTH ROBBINS: Editor of Craftsman '43-445 Pep Club '44 ELPIDIO ROCHA: Student Council Representative '43-44g Bentonian's '43-449 Cheer Leader '43-445 Honor Roll '40-41-42-43: Sergeant at Arms '44g M. F. D. L. '43-44 CARMEN RODRIQUIZ CHARLES ROLLO OSIE SACKS: Scribblers Club '43g Honor Roll '41-42 JOE SALUZZI: Student Council Rep- presentative '40-415 Sophomore Class Leader '41-425 M. S. D. '41-42-43-44, Critic, M. F. D. L. '41-42-43-44g Debate Team '42-43-443 Oratorical Contest '41-42-43-443 Pep Club Sergeant-at Arms '41-42,Cheer Leader '41-42-433 I-Icnor Roll '40-413 Play Cast '42-435 Band Student Conductor MARY SAPPENFIELD: Student Coun- cil Representative '42g Honor Roll '43 DONNA SCHOUTEN: Craftsman Dot Fix Editor '44, Copy Cat Editor '43-443 Pep Club '40-1-42-43-443 Special Events and Features Editor of Builder Staff, Choir '41-42-43-44 VERNON SCHULTZ HAROLD SHIRK Pedigrees LOIS SNORGRASS: Craftsman Sports Editor '43-443 Student Council Rep- resentative '40-41-42-43, Pep Club '41- 42-43g Athletic Captain '41-42-43-44g Choir '42-43-44 LEROY SOLOMON: M. S. D. '43-44g Vollyball '43, Basketball '43 Honor Roll '41-425 Band '41-42-43 BARBARA SPEARS: Band '41-44 HELEN ST. LOUIS: Student Council Representative '40-445 Pep Club '40- 41-42-43-44 BETTY ANN STANDIFER: Editor of Girls Sports '42-43g Student Council Representative '40-41-42, Bentonian's '42-43-44, Vice President: M. F. D. L. '42-43-443 Pep Club '40-41-42-43-44, Treasurer '41-425 Girls Glee Club '42- 43-44 MARY JO STANDIFER: Sophomore Class Leader '41, Bentonians '42-43- 44, Historian '43-44g M. F. D. L. '42- 43-44g Pep Club '42-43-443 Craftsman Modren Voge Editor '44 LA DONNA STEELE: Choir '43-44 RICHARD TESTORFF: Craftsman Sports Editor '42-435 Student Council Representative '41g Freshman Leader '40, M. F. D. L. '41-42-43-44, M. S. D. '41-42-43-44, Treasurer '42, Secretary '43-443 Debate Team Member '41-425 Intramural, Basketball, Football, Baseball, '40-41g 2nd Team Basketball '41-42g Lettermang First Team Bas- ketball '43-44, Lettermang Honor Roll '40, Play Cast '44 RICHARD THOMAS JOSEPHINE TIDONA: Pep Club '40-41- 42-43-44: Debate Team '43g Play Cast '42-43 WILMA TITUS: Editor of Craftsman '43-449 Craftsman Music and Drama- tic Editor '42, Circulation Manager '43, Girls Shop Editor '43, Make-up Editor '43-44, Freshman Leader '40-413 Athena's '42-43-44, Recording and Corresponding Secretary '43g Pan American '42-43-44, President '43-44: Editor-in-chief of Builder Staff '44, GirI's Glee Club '41-42-43, Secretary '43g Choir '43-44 TED TLUSCIK IDA VAZZANO: Honor Roll '41 ROSA VAZZANO LOUIS VACCARO: Student Council Representative '43g Freshman Class Leader '4Og M. F. D. L. '43-445 M. S. D. '43-44 Intramural Basketball-Base- Ball '41-42, Interscholastic Basketball '43g Honor Roll '42g Play cast '43 AARON VANCE: Sergeant at Arms of Junior Class '42-43: R. O. T. C., Third place all city individual '43 WINONA WARFORD: Scrihhler's '43- 44g Girl's Basketball Team '42-43g In- tramural '41-42-48g Honor Roll '43-44 '6f17l9+ --.--V , . vv- V---V --- -- --- -71--f----qv .--!H--'Y , f' . ,E- I W, rg mv, V ' , A ,,.,. Q fx I fx is , G3 FM ,vqan ffl f W' W W , r W T 9 -6 .. ' QA. AJ ' 3 43 -7' K's-. t?,, 9 if 41 53, 4'5- , ww Wil 'QA' -wavy' N, 4 VX' 9+ ., ,NMSF 1 , -1 - . f' 3 wf 'J - -:af ' 1 --fa. ' - , V fy M Q' '1 1 , - A , X, , . . ' - ,-11.1 4: f e-ma , , - '1 1 -,-will . i f , , Senior Pedigrees MARIANNA WARRIOR MARY GRACE WELSH: Advertising Manager of Craftsman '41-423Athena's '43-44, Treasurer '43, Girl Reserves '40- 4l-42p Honor Roll '40-41-42-43-445 Pep Club '43-44 LEE WHITEHEAD: Student Council Representative '40-41-423 Bentonian's '42-43-44g M. F. D. L. '41-42-43-445 Pep Club '40-41-42-43-44, Vice Presi- dent '42-435 Debate Team '42-43-445 Oratorical Contest '41-42-43-443 Girl's Volleyball Team '41-423 Honor Roll '40- 41-42-43g Play cast '42-43-443 Student Mg'r of Basketball Ticket Sales '42-43 JOLEEN WOOD: Pep Club '43-445 Ben- tonian '44g M. F. D. L. '44 DON YORK: Craftsman Managing Ed- itor '42-43-44, Business Manager '42-43g Student Council Representative '43-44: Senior Class Treasurer '43-443 M. F. D. L. '43-44, President '44g M. S. D. '43-44, Reporter '44g Play cast '40-41 EUGENE YOUNG: Student Council Rep- resentative '40-41-42g Hi-Yg Honor Roll '40-41-42-43 MELBA YOUNG: Pan American League '43-443 Home Economics Club '41, Secretary '41g Honor Roll '40-41-42-43- 44, Choir '42-43, Christmas and Easter Assemblies, Atlieneum ROBERT WOOD: Honor Roll '41 JIMMIE BEAUCHAMP: Student Council Alternate '44g Vice President, Senior Class '44g M. F. D. L. '43-44, Sergeant- at-armsg M. S. D. '43-445 All-Star Captain, Letterman Basketball '44g Team Captain '43 HELEN BERNICE BRADY: Student Council Representative '40-415 Athena '41-42-43-44, Corresponding Secretaryg Pep Club '41-42-43-443 Honor Roll '44g Builder Staff, Assistant Art Editor '44g M. F. D. L. '44g Honor Roll '43g Art Editor of Craftsman '44 MARION BRANCATO: Student Council Representative '40-41-425 Senior Class Officer '44g Junior Class Officer '43q Sophomore Class Leader '42g Fresh- man Class Leader '41g M. F. D. L. '42g gliatorical Contest '42-435 R. O. T. C. WILLIAM BROCK PETE CROSBY ad 19 BETTY LEE DAVIS: Student Council Representative '40-419 M. F. D. L. '41- 42g Pep Club '40-41-42-43-44, Treas- urer '41-425 Play Cast '43-44 CHARLES GLEASON: Student Council L. '42- R. 0. T. C., 3rd place American Legion Win- ner, Honor Roll '41-42 Representative '42-433 M. F. D. 435 Bentonians '42-43g lst Lt. VIRGINIA GRASHER: Honor Roll '40- 41 LEE GUARINO: 2nd Basketball Team '42-435 lst Basketball Team '43-44 EDVVIN HOPPER MELVIN PALDER: Student Council Representative '41-429 Bentonian '41- 42-43-44g Vice President, Treasurer Bentonians '43g M. F. D. L. '41-42-43- 443 Vice President, M. F. D. L. '42g Pep Club '43, Cheer Leader '43g Choir '40- 41-42, Vice President Choir '42g Mem- ber '40-41-42 HENRY PANETHERE: Student Coun- cil Representative '40-41-42-43-443 All-City Student Council '41-423 Senior Class Secretary '44g M. S. D. '41--12-43-44, President: M. F. D. L. '41-42-43-44, Treasurerg School Bask- etball Team '40-41-42-43-44g Honor Roll '40-41-425 Play cast '43g Second- team All-Star '44 FRANCIS PENECHAR: Student Coun- cil Representativeg Bentoniang R. O. T. C. BONNIE POPE: Editor of Mirrors of Manual '43-44 EARLISS RICKETTSQ Student Council Representative '40-41-425 M. F. D. L. 42-43, Vice President '43g M. S. D. '42- 43-44, Serg:eant-at-Arms, Intramural Team '42, School Basketball Team '42- 43-44q Honor Roll '43g Student Council President '41 JIMMIE SIMPSON NORMA STOGSDILL HAROLD THOMPSON: Student Coun- cil Reprcsentative '41-42-435 Hi-Y '41- 42 ROBERT WOODLING RALPH WVELSH: Student Council Rep- resentative '43 EDWARD XVHITTAKER XVAUNETTA KNIGHT FF. Senior Pedigrees Without Pictures THELMA ALSUP ROBERT ANTRIM: Student Council Representative '42-43 LEO BARRESI EUGENE R. BEELER JUANITA BELK RICHARD BRIER: Band '41-42-43 DOROTIIY BURY RONALD CARINS DAVID CAREY: Student Council Rep- resentative '42-43-445 Freshman Class Leader '40g Capt. R. O. T. C. '42-43- 44, Honor Roll '40-41: Asst. R. O. T. C. Editor of Builder Staff FLOYD CASE EARL CHINN GEORGE CLAYTON BILL CLEVENGER NATHAN COHN JAMES CODY MATTIE COMER: Scribbler's Club '43-44 DON COVERT JOHN CRAWLEY CLEL DIRCK: Basketball '41-42-43 ROLAND EMMERT C. L. FITCH ROBERT FLAGG FLORENCE FOSTER DOMION GARICA: President of Home Room '43-44: Staff Sgt. R. O. T. C. '42-43, American Legion Medal, lst place Individual drill medal: Honor Roll '42 LESLIE GAY: Play cast '43-44 JOHN GIAMALVA THOMAS GILL RAYMOND HANSEN FRANK HALBHUBER ROY HILL: Student Council Represent- tive '42g M. S. D. '42-43-441 M. F. D. L. '42-43-445 2nd Team Basketball '42, Letterman '43-44 GEORGE HOLLOWAY: Play cast '43-44 DONALD JEFFERS HAROLD .IORDAN BOB KELLY BUEL DEAN KEEN HARRIETTE KNIGHT MINNIE MAY RUDY MENDOZA: Student Council Representative '42g Play cast '415 Choir '42-43-44 ELDON MERRILL: Craftsman Staff '42-43 LAWRENCE NEFF IIAROLD NEWELL ORVAL OVERTON ELIZABETH PALLEGGI CHARLES PAYTON .LAMBERT PERKINS EARNEST PHIPPS EVELYN QUICK: Pan American '42-43, Secretary: Honor Roll '40-41-42-43 WAINETTE RAILY EARLISS RICK ETTS KENNETH SIMS: Student Council Rep- resentative '41-42: Basketball '40-41- 425 R. O. T. C. '42-43-445 Band '40-41- 42-43 BILL SMITH CHARLES STARK CALVIN STRANGE RALPH THOMAS: R. O. T. C. '40 JASPER TOTTA CHRISTINE VACA MIKE WVAINSTOCK: Hi-Y '42g Play- cast '42 WILLIAM WEAVER PATSY WEBB: Declamation contest '41 BERNARD WILLIAMS IRENE WILLIAMS LIZA RUTHE McMURRY OVERTON MADDOX STEPHEN TAYLOR RICHARD WAHLER ' -gi zo ga- Senior Calendar September 8fAnother school year began with the annual carload of Freshman looking for the not to be found elevator. September 13-Craftsman staff in process of getting first issue out on time. September 20-Tryouts for the school play, Seventeen, started. September 24-Hurrah! Craftsman published on time. Lots of oh's and ee's were heard in every corner. September 29-Ah! A mixer at last that went over with a bang. October 1-Play cast selected by C. C. Fairchild. October 5-Seniors held first meeting with O. H. Day presiding. October 6-Assembly given to welcome freshies. October 14-M. H. V. S. student council held its first meeting. October 19-Senior election held in home rooms. M. S. D's capture all offices. October 30-Halloween!! The spooks were all out for victoryg no soaped windows, no doorbells rung, no flat tiresg miracles will happen. November 5- Sadie Hawkins Day Mixer held in gir1's gym gave the girls a chance to grab their man. November 9-Senior pictures, dues, yearbook committee and social prospects dis- cussed at second meeting. November 12-Park department showed movie on the Beauties of Kansas City at assembly. November 15-Skating party sponsored by M. H. V. S. band. November 30-Play teaser and Pep assembly held to boost the sale of play and basketball tickets. December 2-Juniors plan for election at first meeting. December 3-- Seventeen, presented by the Dramatic department, is enjoyd by all. December 7-Dinner given for teachers retiring from school work. December 13-Betty Thurman is president of the Junior class, due to the results of todays election. January 7-Seniors and Juniors held a joint meeting in the auditorium at which the Seniors were challanged by the Juniors to a paper drive. January 8-Manual defeated Southwest 34-31, in the first game of the league. January 12---Builder Staff was announced at the Senior Mixer. Everyone had a good time. ef 21 H1- Senior Calendar fconcludeal January 21-The Cardinals went to top of league by beating Central 43-31. January 234Woe is me! We lost our first basketball game this year by One little point. The score East 37, Manual We still can win the championship. February 1-Eddie Zigler won the city championship in the oration contest. February 94Electriction's Mixer held in the girls' gym. Everyone had a swell time, but the boys wouldn't dance. February 14-Valentines Day and the day of the Junior-Senior party, given by the Seniors because they lost the paper drive. February 16-Freshman held first meeting to discuss election of officers, a paper drive, and a freshman assembly. February 18-An assembly was held to boost sales of the Builder. Manual beat Southwest 32-27. This puts us on top in the league again. February 25-Hurrah!!! The Cardinals are league Champions.We played. the last game of the season tonight, and won it. March 3-The Snow Hop was held in the boy's gym, gayly decorated with a wintery air. Entertainment and refreshments were enjoyed by all. March 13-Red Cross film shown at assembly. March 16-Sophomorels sponsored mixer with refreshments. March 17-Every Irishman turned out trimmed in green to celebrate St. Patrick's day. March 24-Manual Craftsman published their 12th issue. March 31-The M. F. D. L.'s Pie supper was enjoyed by all societies with much fun and gayiety. April 1-April Fool's day and don't think that any Manualite wasn't fooled. April 9-Everyone sporting their new spring outfits joined in the Easter Parade. April 13-Manual had the pleasure of having the Essig' Concert Group from the C. M. S. T. College at Warrensburg, Mo. April 147The M. S. D.'s Wolf Jubilee was a gay, nightly affair that furnished lots of fun and enjoyment for all. The Pan American League also celebrated Pan American day today by wearing an emblem, self-designedg and an assembly was also held in re- memberance. May 24-The National Honor Society held their annual initiation with sixteen eligible members. May 26--Senior day at last! Us seniors sure had a swell time today. June 6-Our commencement exercise was held at the Edison hall at 8 0'clock. iii 22 Re S8125 M may J X V V A - Q X 6 n 5 5 QQ s W ' f Jw M X 'ex ix X C5522-, N M lk xg '32 1 X Junior Officers First Row: George Scott, Peggy Starns, Gerald Russo, Ralph Indin, Betty Thurman. Second Row: Miss Hughes, Mr Oliver, Mrs. Eckles. The first meeting of the junior class was held December 2, for the purpose of getting better acquainted and to plan for their election of offi- cers. On December 13 the following officers were elected: President ............ . Betty Thurman Vice President , Peggy Stay-ns S907'0tl17'Zl - . Ralph Indin Treasurer . . . . George Scott Sergezmt-at-arms .............. Gerald Russo With the help of their faculty advisors, Miss Anna Hughes, Mrs. Nelle Eckles, and Mr. Oliver, the juniors enjoyed a very successful year. A mixer was sponsored December 6 and this enthusiastic group was off on a grand start. Shortly after they were organized, the officers held a skating party and invited the whole school. Not satisfied with their success as juniors, they challenged the seniors to a paper drive and a co-meeting of the two classes was held. The deadline was set and the presidents of the organizations appealed to their members to begin work immediately. The preceding accomplishments of the juniors were topped when they made good their challenge and were treated to a party by the seniors. Forgetting the rivalry between the two classes, the juniors put on their biggest social event of the year, the traditional junior-senior party. The girls' gym was delightfully decorated in spring colors and refresh- ments were served while the juniors furnished excellent entertainment. A treasured evening was spent dancing and the seniors were bid farewell in grand style. The juniors are looking to even a more successful year in 1945 and are eager to take hold of the responsibilities which will be theirs. +325 Juniors -R 5 First Row: Margaret Long, Betty Rodgers, Sarita Horton, Betty Thurman, Wilhel- mina Freytag, Betty Schmitt, Velma Erwin Second Row: Shirley Noland, Nila Avery, Martha Linncf, Mary Dillin, Frances Pirano, Ralph Indin, Bob Ford Third Row: Margaret McCullum, Dorothy Spindler, Helen Estevez, Zina Tomlinson, Dewey Dickey, Perry Wright, John Pointer Fourth Row: Arlene Jackson, George Newkirk, Gerry Mendenhall, Margaret Sumner, Kermit Houghtaling, Clayborn Jones Fifth Row: Gerald Russo, Elda Mae Reed, Betty Steppleman, Joe Suiter, Dana Sullivan, Ted Shephard First Row: Wilma Allen, Maxene Green, Mary Louise Morales, Concha Ibarra, Pat Fajen, Maxene Brimblecom Second Row: Frank Randazzo, Tom Ruffalo, Rosemary Quarrato, Eva Lee Land, Hazel Traw, Kathleen Hurlbut, Mary Sauro Third Row: Vito LaBruzzo, Jimmy Murphy, Bill Sturman, Carmaline Brancato, Peggy Starns, Dorothy Reece Fourth Row: Matthew Rizzo, Louis Scimeca, Jasper Tutorino, Clifford Hagerman, Gene Sutherland, Archie Morrison, Arthur Gibson Fifth Row: Ralph Barrecca, Charles Knight, Harry Hoffman, Dean Nelson, Richard Warger First Row: Anna Bernal, Doris Boyd, Beverly Jennings, Maud Allen, Charlotte Cole- man, Katherine Hopper Second Row: Evelyn Coin, Anna Cramer, Eileen Daniels, Frances Bullock, Joe Como, Lois Capps, Vincent Calcarra Third Row: Frances Capper, Irene Williams, Katherine Calfas, Martha Cissna, Molly DeLuna, Lloyd Brecht, Anna Crocker Fourth Row: James Baysinger, Lila Boswell, Howard Adair, Richard Barnes, LeRoy Bennett, Channing Allen, Michael Bua First Row: Sammy Long, Bertha Monroe, Nancy Tousa, Nora Lentz Second Row: Lillian Phillips, Virginia Wilson, Anna Marie Vicari, Elizabeth Donnely, Norman Worthley Third Row: Johnny Mayer, Jimmy Woods, Lee Rowe, Richard Hopper Fourth Row: Lacy Brown, Paul Rheuark, Virgil Campbell, James Perparas, Nina Lee Staley Fifth Row: Charles Shark, Floyd Kirby, Don YVilliams, Charles Calhoon, David Mc- Cauley, Arthur Proffit -:iff 27 Ee Junior Lift Adams, Connie Adair, Howard Alexander, Donald Allen, Channing Allen, Maud, Allen Wil na Allgaicr, Bob Ames, Charles Anderson, James Arreguin, Rudy Avery, Nila Bailey, Bill Barker, Dudley Barnes, Richard Barreca, Pnloh Barron, Billie Bartlett, Forrest Lee Baysinger Janvfs Becerra, Mary Lou Beltz, Levwllvn Bennett, Paul Blanchard. Charles Blevins, Irene Bohlman, Robert Boswell, Lila Bowers, Cyril Boyd, Doris Brecht, Lloyd Brimblecozn. Maxine Brown, Lacy Brown, Zflma Bua, Michael Bullock, Frances Calcara, Vincent Calfas, Katherine Calhcon, Charles Camarata, Marv Ann Camareno, Marie Campbell, Virgil Canseco, Dolores Capper, Frances Capps, Lois Castillo, Daniel Cherrito, Josephine Cherrito. Lucille Cissna, Marthamae Cleveland, Harold Clevenger, Norman Coin, Evelyn Coleman, Charlotte Coleman, Edward Colley, George Como, Joe Compton, Wilma Conover, James Conwell, Charles Couser, Bill Crabtree, Catherine Cramer, Ann Crane, Eugene Creason, Betty Crocker, Anna Junior Roll Daniel, Eileen Davis, Dorothy Davis, Myron Deason, Vesta DeLuna, Molly Dickey, Dewey Dickey, Jack Dillin, Mary Dalgenow, Dorothy Donnellly, Elizabeth Edwards, Maxine Elledge, Dorothy Enochs, Albert Erwin, Velma Estevez, Hellen Fajen, Patricia Fajen, Iona Flugrad, Tommy Ford, Bob Frear, Billy French, Chester, Freytag, Wilhelmina Fulkerson, Walter Gaggens, Betty Gardner, James Garrison, Mary Gibson, Arthur Grase, Clarina Graham, Barbara Graham, Roy Gray, Winifred Gutierrez, Guadalupe Hagerman, Clifford Hanley, Walter Harbison, Jean Haughn, Sterling Heinich, Elmer Hoagland, Mary Jo Hoffman, Harry Hopper, Katherine Hopper, Richard Hopper, Sarita Horghtaling, Kermit Hughes, Le Roy Huntoon, Charles Hurlbut, Kathleen Indin, Ralph Jackson, Arlene Jackson, Fred Jennings, Beverly Jensen, Helen Jones, Claborne Jones, Wayne Kelley, Alfred Kenny, Earl Knight, Charles eff 28 Ee Koontz, Eddie Kurtz, Eugene LaBruzzo, Vito Land, Eva Langdon, Roger Lentz, Nora Lingg, Martha Lombardo, Catherine Long, Samuel Lyman, Lottie McCarty, Bob McCollum, Margaret Mabrey, Josephine Madrueno, John Mair, John Mannino, Carl Mancuso, Josephine Marsalla, Frank Massey, Harold Mather, Margaret Mendenhall, Geraldine Miller, Barbara May Mize, Helen Monroe, Bertha Montaleone, Frank Montgomery, Violet Montoya, Consuelo Moore, Joyce Moore, Lorine Morrison, Archie Morrison, Bill Moorhead, Leota Morales, Mary Louise Munoz, Felicitas Murphy, James Nelson, Dean Nieto, Helen Noland, Shirley Lee Norwood, George Oneal, Henry Panuco, Ben Parsons, Jack Payton, Clifford Peak, Dan Perparas, James Perry, Mary Jean Phillips, Lillian Picone, Anthony Pierce, James Piranio, Frances Pointer, John Proffitt, Arthur Propst, Theodore Quarrato, Rosemary Covzfimzcd on Page 40 Sophomore Oranization Committee First Row: Lois Leong, Me1'rilee Buck, Mary T. Saluzzi, Eddie Ziglcr Second Row: Miss N. Drake, Johnnie Mae Ray, Leonard Beck, Frank Armata, Patsy M. Hill Third Row: Miss Ivy Clayton, Jeanne White, Manuel Blando, Miss E. Nagle Fourth Row: Herbert Skillman, Jess Harrison This years sophomore class has been the most outstanding one of many years, says Mr. Lancaster- Their accomplishments have been many and We expect great things in the future. Thus, the sophomore class has reached the half-Way point in their high school career. Those who were members of the student council last year gained such valuable experience in leadership and cooperation, that when the Sopho- more election was held, several of them were elected as officers. The Sophomore president, Eddie Zigler. won high honor by winning, for Manual, the all-city oratorical contest. The Sophomores sponsored a mixer March 16,' which was. a huge success. The variety show, refreshments, and dancing were engoyed by all who were present. The ambitions of the various members of the class are many, Herbert Skillman plans to become a teacher, Lois Leong, a secretary, and Leonard Beck is looking foreward to being a popular band leader. Sophomores vwwssgm T it WP HW 2 ' ' 2. U, . g j -. A n 5 5 13 , E I3 , yf fxj? I .-54. l ' J V , t .I F: 1 Q ' H -,, 1 A 3 H A. , , ' A .-:A . . . . 1 l,, ' - 4- ' A , .. 4? n , v f , V, fi ,M f... I A--, f f .L I 51 ' +- f If ., '- ,V 7 - ' H - A ' ,A , . Z' ' 'z wyg' xv , 1 2 L gl., - I i y A 2 3 1 , ,gy I fff! ' 1 Q K jg N i ,W X 3 'V K Q EM, L, - ' ' :A -- Q - - J ' ? An AA First Row: Mary Saluzzi, Pearl Niccoli, Michilene Christiano, Merilee Buck, Donna Hills, Edward Zigler Second Row: Patsy Cave, Johnnie May Ray, Kitty Edminston, Manuil Blando, Leonard Beck, Nick Pizziehing, Charles Heintzman Third Row: Helen L, Rose, Thelma Blunt, June Modlin, Harold Newliirk, Marie Lee, Rob Robinson Fourth Row: Vyonne Dory, Billy Jennings, Nadine Brink, Stella Rohbinson, Roy Long, Ray Bergart, Charles Ward Fifth Row: Louella Lawbaugrh, Olive South, Cecil Rondurant, Jimmy Reynolds, LaVon Coffey, Lester Land, John McComb First Row: Nettie Midena, Opal Moore, Shirley Trowbridge, Josephine Arreclonda Second Row: Chloy Dorranfe, Rudolph Estevez, Deane Hamilton, Donald Eschelman Third Row: Ruby McKinney, Joan Park, Jo Ann Najoha First Row: Betty Noble, Wayne Jones, Carey Tompkins, Evelyn McKee Second Row: Jean Moore, Pat Kerr, Susanna Potte1', Verna Deane Smith. Lawrence Mclntire Third Row: Raymond Miller, Donald McCracken, Donald Solonian, John Mclntire Fourth Row: Lewis Fry, Rudy Zapien, Ed Atehley, Tony Sanchez, Russel Townsend Fifth Row: Levi Bush, Jesse Harrison o o o o First Row: Kenneth Messick, Byrl Williamson, Howard House, Mary Guthrey, Billie Ann May, Josephine Schembre Second Row: Fred Cacippo, Elma Ramsey, Evelyn O'Bryan, Gloria Dockery, Glenn Lawson, Charles Lentz, Kathryn Lyon Third Row: Ida Mattheus, James Clem, Jim Bevers, Robert Partney, Betty Nash, Laura Lee Carey Fourth Row: Gene Sanders, Victor Sellaro, Leonard Bertuglia, Phillip Bongriavanni, James Sallee, Mary Lou Torgerson, Mike Fulco Fifth Row: Frank Armato, Bob Viieigel, Joseph Petralie, Joseph Ferrantelle, Joe Cunningham, Donald DeVVitt, Les Conley, Richard Kissinger Sophomores First Row: Rose Anna Rockford, Sam Cohen, Edna McCuller, Shirley Axton, Martha Easey, Lyda Chinn Second Row: Antionette Christiano, Kathleen Martin, Elma Adkins, Phyliss Triano, Mary Vazzano, Grace Monaco Third Row: Roberta Tripses, Betty McDanials, Mary Reece, Myrtle Hawkins Mary Anna Milice, Congetta Ferraro Fourth Row: Hazel Smith, Patsy M. Hill, Betty Goodson, Kathleen Ankrum, Rosamond Miles, Helen Milazzo, Frances Musso Fifth Row: Rosetta Green, Jeanne White, Jack Smart, Herbert Skillman, Phil Balano, Joe Castrianni, Betty Hames Sophomore Roll Adams, Bill Adkins, Elma Alexander, Richard Alva1'ado, Ross Amoroso, Antoinette Ankrum, Kathleen Armato, Frank Arnone, Frank Arredondo, Josephine Axton, Shirley Bacon, Margaret Balano, Phillip Barreca, Carl Barrera, Manuel Beagle, Betty Beaver, Letha Beaver, Lettia Beck, Leonard Began, Hannah Began, Mary Bengert, Ray Bennett, Le Roy Benshoof, Charles Bevers, Jim Bishop, Betty Blain, Russell Garlan d Blando, Manuel Blunt, Thelma Bonducant, Cieil Bongivanni, Joe Bongivanni, Phillip Breedeove, Jack Brink, Nadine Brisbin, Harold Brown, Betty Jean Buck, Merrilee Buckner, Bondina Burnett, Ray Bush, Levi Byergo, Devere Cacioppo, Fred Calabrese, Carmelo Callicottc, Harry Carey Lau1'a Lee Cascone, Marie Cass, Charles E. Castriani, Joc Chinn, Lyda Grace Christiano, Antoinette Christiane, Michelene Cipolla, Grace Marie Clem, Allen James Cody, Josephine Coffey, La Von Cohn, Sam Conley, Les Conti-are, Joe Cook, Alice Anna Cowing, Charlotte Cunningham, Joe Davis, Lowell La Mar DeVVitt, Donald Dillin, Gladys Dohhins, Henrietta Dockery, Gloria Donaldson, Howard Dory, Vyonna M. Dwyer, Dan Edmiston, Kittie D. Eshleman. Donald Estevez, Rudy Ferrantelle, Joseph Ferraro, Comrctta Flores, Amelia Forrest, Bob Frisby, Jack Sophomore Roll qconcluaedp Fry, Lewis Fulco, Mike Gibler, Romona Gifford, Dolores Gioia, Rose Godsey, Francis Goodson, Betty Gott, Rosemary Green, Rosetta Gully, Louise Guthrery, Mary Haddock, Billy Hames, Betty Hamilton, Dean Hampton, John Harden, Bertha Harrison, Jesse Hawkins, Myrtle Bell Heinzelman, Charles Hill, Patsy Mae Hills, Donna Holden, William House, Howard Henholz, John Ibarra, Concha Ibarra, Robert Jennings, Billie Claire Jennings, Mary Johnson, Viola Jones, Dwight Joens, Wayne Julien, Dorthy Mae Kanerich, George Kerr, Patricia Ruth King, Daryl Kirby, Floyd Kissengrer, Richard Knott, Robert E. Kresley, Robert Lamont, Roberta Land, Lester Lawbaugh, Louella Lee, Lela Marie Lentz, Charles Lentz, Glenn Leong, Lois Ligget, James LONE, Roy Malcolm Lyon, Kathryn McComb, John McCraek.er, Donald McCuller, Edna McDaniel, Betty Jean McDaniel, Mary Mclntire, John Mclntire, Lawrence McKee, Evelyn McKinney, Ruby MacDonald, Mack Manzo, Salvatore L. Martin, Kathleen Mathews, lda May, Billie Ann Mead, Helen Midina, Nettie ivlerry, Marjorie Mesh, Don Messick, Kenneth Milazzo, Helen Miles, Rosamond Milici, Mary Ann Miller, Raymond Modlin, June Monaco, Grace Moore, Opal Jane Musso, Frances Mojolin, Jo Ann Nash, Betty Neal, Marcella Nettler, Robert Newkirk, Harold Niccoli, Pearl Nobles, Betty Jean Noll, William 0'Bryan, Evelyn Ottaviano, Salvatore Ottens, Robert Park, Joan Partney, Bob Perry, Billy Perry, John Petralie, Joe Pisciotta, Joseph Pizzichino, Nick Potter, Susanna Railey, Harry Railey, Harry Ramsey, Elma May Ray, Johnnie Mae Reece, Mary Reynolds, E. Jimmie Robinson, Bob Rockford, Rose Anna Rhodes, Shirley Riley, Florettia Robinson, Stella Rollfson, Jane Ann Rose, Helen Louise Rounds, Dorothy Rowe, Lee Ruiz, Fred Russo, Rose Marie Saady, Norman Sallee, James Sample, M. Saneh, Tony Sanders, Gene -if ,34- Schembre, Josephine Sehlagle, Bert Saluzzi, Mary Theresa Sellaro, Victor Shanhottzen, James Shaw, Maxine Shephard, Harold Shipley, Wayne Sims, James Sims, Ruby Jewell Sinovich, Lawrence Skillman, Herbert C. Smart, Jack Smith, Don Smith, Hazel Smith, Verna Deane Sola, Jean Solomon, Donald Sorrisso, Salvatore South, Olive Speaker, Donna Mae Spindler, Dorothy Staley, Nina Lee Steen, Dorothy Stewart, Ernest Stomps, Ervin Stone, L. D. Tate, B. G. Taylor, Eugene Tennis, Jean Thomas, Betty Torgerson, Mary Lou Torensend, Russell Triano, Phyllis Trimble, Earl Tripses, Roberta Trowbridge, Shirley Turner, Betty Ann Turner, Lavern Usniek, Tommy Vazzano, Mary Vittorino, Frank Volpe, Clara Ward, Bob Weeks, Fred Weigel, Robert Wheat, Ela White, Jeannie Whiteworth, Doris Williams, Leona Mae Williamson, Byrl Wilker, Dorothy Wire, Dean WVynne, Thomas Yeater, Mary Lou Zaplin, Rudolph Ziyrler, Eddie ZumWalt, .lane Helen Absentees Q 5 First Row: Gladys Dillin, Louella Parsons, Violet Tatom, Clara Volpe Second Row: Antonia Arredondo, Carl Barreca, Lee Guarino, Margaret McCul1um, Lavonne Hixson Third Row: Tommy Usnick, Billy Wilkerson, James Beck First Row: Billy Kay Lewis, Dominick Balano, Pat Kerr, Leila Husted, Mary Guthery, Joe Remis Second Row: James Paese, Ted Powers, Carl Barreca, Ruth Kipp. Eddie Burgess, Roger Christian, Mike Wainstock Third Row: Herbert Bliekhem, James Popplewell. Chuck lVelliver. Gerald Burriss, Theodore Propst. Eugene Adair Fourth Row: Frank Montesano, Lalllar Davis +3 34 lfe Freshman Oranization Committee First Row: Melva Summerskill,-Irene Ruffalo, Rose Marie Christiane, Beverly Noland Second Row: Sherry McFaddin, John Smith, Ladelle Hayes, Molly DeLuna, Billy Voth Third Row: Merlin McCool, John Hoyle, Edward Powers, LeRoy Casey, Tom Autono- polos, Nina Graziano Fourth Row. Mr. Listrom, Miss Bird, James Suiter, Fabian Bianchino, Miss D. Drake FRESHMAN CLASS During the 1943-44 school year the Freshman Class was a valuable as- set to the school and to many school activities. Throughout the year, this first year class endeavored to develope and maintain the high standards of both scholarship and leadership which will aid them in their future school ife. This year the class sponsored an all-freshman mixer which was one of the high lights of the year. Also for the first time this class elected its own officers and carried on its own meetings. The officers were: Presidentg Mollie De Luna, Vice President, Melva Summerskill, Secretary: Rosemarie Cristiano, Treasurer, Fabian Banchino, Sgt-at-armsg Edward Powers. The members of the Faculty Advisory Committee were: Miss Della Drake, Mr. J. A. Listrom, and Miss Ruth Bird. At the beginning of each year a group of freshman is selected to carry on the business of the class. This year the committee, called the Freshman Organization Committee was: Edward Powers, Tommy Antonopolus, La- Delle Hayes, Shirley Mc Fadden, Beverly Noland, Irene Ruffalo, Nina Graz- iano, John Robert Smith, Alice O'Brian, Mollie De Luna, Melva Summerskill, Calvin Blatt, Merlin McCool, Bill Suiter, Salvatore Clemeti, LeRoy Casey, Bill Vogt, John Hoyle, Alfred Greathouse, Robert Graham, and Rose Marie Medina. eg 35 lie Freshmen First Row: Billy Evans, Eugene Seoville, Merlin McCool, Camilla Reed, Virginia Whittelsey, Beverly Noland Second Row: John Barerra, Neville Klopus, George Hutmacher, Clifton VVatson, Otillia Pequeno, Beverly Kennedy, Doris Ehrhardt Third Row: Rose Marie Christiane, John Sola, Dorothy McDonald, Mary Taylor, Marie Cascone, Sherry McFzulclin Fourth Row: Wesley Turnbaugh, Rosemary McDanials, hV3.1'1'fCll Morro, Bill Suiter, Josephine Ferraro. Iris Malone, Molly DeLuna First Row: Rae Medlov, Lucy Denti, Mary Jo Pellittiere. Marie Costello, Earlene Nelson, Warren Lathrop Second Row: Billy Vogt, Melva Suinmerskill. Dorothy Nobles, Angelina Armato, J Delores Woods, Llanche Higgins, Angelina Fusaro Third Row: Rosemary Harris. Ruby Mitchell. Alfred Greathouse. lYynona Smith. Phyllis Abbolito. June Frishie Fourth Row: Catherine Campbell, Joyce Clevenger, Rosemary Patterson. Barbara Smith, Shirley Rhodes, Laurce Runyan. Elaine Tarpenine' Fifth Row: Alfred Stewart, Richard Yates. lVilliam Lefers, Nacline White, ltosalee Blackburn, Tom Autonopolos, Patricia Monroe Abbolito, Phyllis Adair, Harry Adams, Connie Adkins, George Aggus, Ronald Kenneth Alvarado, Isabel Alpert, Marvin Alvarez, Sarah Antonopolos, G. Tommy Apple ate Billy Armato, Angeline ae Arthur, Lawrence Attebury, Betty Atchley, Edward Axton, Nlargaret Antrim, George M Balano, Dominieh Bales, Jay Banehini, Fabian Barnes, Donald R. Barnes, VVilliam R. Barr, Billy Barrera, John Beck, James Blackburn, James Blackburn, Rosalee Blake, Charles Blatt, Calvin Blickhan, Herbert Bowen, Rosie Bradley, Nadime Brandy, Allene Briggs, Robert Brown, Harrison George Browning, James Burgess, Edward Burnett, Lauren Burns, Buford Burris, Edward Wayne Burriss, Gerald Burton, June Cain, Tom Call, Virgil Callahan, Evelyn Campbell, Katherine Carey, Eugene Carroll, Virginia Cascone, George Cascone, Marie Casey, LeRoy Cass, George Cather, James Christian, Roger Christiane, Rose Marie Clementi, Salvatore Clemons, Jim Clevenger, Joyce Contorne, Donte Cosgqrove, Regina Cov, Jimmy Crabtree, Helen Crouse, Jimmy Dawson, James Freshman Roll Dean, Herbert Delaney, James De Luna, Molly Denti, Lucy DeWinter, Robert DiSalvo, Charley Dodson, Lois Doolen, Clarence Diskell, Virgil Durbin, Robert Dwyer, Pat Ee-ner, George Eiden, Bob Ehrhardt, Doris Enss, James Walther Epple, Esther Evans, Billy Fairall, Catherine Fairell, Earl Farley, Sammy Ferraro, Josephine Feueate, Betty Lou Fischbach, Georgre Fisher, James Florez, Candaleria Forsee, Donald Forte, Mitchell Fryreai, Christine Frislue, June Furlow, Carol Fusaro, Angeline Gardner, John Garrison, Maxine Gensler, Billy Giamalva, Louis Giangerca, John Giarrapecto, Melcher Gillilland, N0l'll1I1 Goff, Shirley Goodwin, Sybil Graham, Robert Grazinano, Nina Greathouse, Alfred Green, Floyd Griffin, Evelyn Guastello, Marie Guenther, Charles Haddock, Martha Hamm, Charles Harrd, Betty Jane Harding, Mary L. Harper, Bob Harris, Rose Mary Hartnett, Orlis Haupt, Rita Hayes, LaDelle Head, Shirley Jean Higgins, Blanche Hill, Richard Hoag, Virginia Hoyle, John .tl Q7 1 '41 0 ff? Huddleston, Betty Husted, Leila Husmacher, George Ibarra, Concha Ibarra, Robert Jennings, Billie Claire Jennings, Mary Johnson, Viola Jones, Dwight Jones, Wayne Julien, Dorthy Mae Kanerik, George Kantazar, Wayne Kerr, Patricia Ruth King, Daryl Kirby, Floyd Kissinger, Richard Knott, Robert Kresley, Robert Kamerieh, George Kitchell, Charles Klopus, Neville Koehler, Billy Krashin, Harold Labruzzo, Joseph Larson, John Lathrop, VVarren Law, Merrill LeFevers, lVilliam Lewis, Bill Lepari, Ann Loomis, Bob Lopez, Joe Loutzen, Helen Lowery, Rosalie Lucas, Ralph Lynch, Dorothy McCool, Merlin McCray, Tom McConnell, John McCoy, Bennie McDaniel, Douglas McDaniel, Rose Mary McDonald, Dorothy McFaddine, Sherry McGaugh, Bernadine McKeone, Bob McNeely, Hugh McVVilliams, Faith Malone, Iris Maneiaracina, Phillip Marlin, Stanley Marsalla, Frank, Marshall, Billy Marshall, Clarence Marshall, Dixie Martin, George Noel Mead, Helen Meadows, Don Medlov, Rae l J...-M-X H--1. fi ll -1 1 i ' i Meier, George Melton, Mary June Mendelsohn, Marie Midena, Rose Marie Miles, Thomas Millward, Roger Mills, Katherine Mitchell, Ruby Marie Mitts, Edwin Mohart, Shirley Monroe, Patricia Mohtesano, Frank Moody, Betty Moody, Eleanor Moore, Bob Moore, Eugene Moore, Warren Morgan, Delores Mueller, Cliiford Murphy, Betty Neil, Marther Nelson, Betty Jean Nelson, Earline Nelson, Robert Newkirk, Robert Nobles, Dorothy Noland, Beverly Nunns, Raymond O'Bryan, Alice Outlaw, Donald Panethere, Joe Patterson, Rosemary Pease, James Pallettiere, Mary Joe Pence, Norman Pequeno, Otilia Phillips, Junior Powell, Robert Powers, Edward Prediges, Fred Pruett, Lawrence Rayburn, Roe Freshman Roll QConcludedJ Redenbaugh, Owen Reed, Camilla Rird Frankie Reeves, Lyman Remis, Joe Renner, James Rider, John Roch, Shirly Ann Roach, Phillip Robbins, Charles Rolla, Norman Ross, Melvin Summerskill, Melva Sweeney, Val Tarantola, Carolyn Tarpenning, Elaine Tatom, Violet Taylor, George Taylor, Mary Taylo1', Thomas Thorp, Thoma Thurm Leona s, Maxine an, Billy Ruifolo, Irene Runyon, Vivian Louise Russell, James Russo, Rosie Ryburn, Herbert Saltzman, Rosilie Saluto, Stephen Sample, Jimmie Saragusa, Mike Savage, James Scherger, August Schmidt, Ed Santa, Sciortino Scott, Walter Sellers, Deane Opal Scovill, Eugene Skelton, Billy Smith, Barbara Smith John Smith, Kathleen Smith, LeRoy Smith, Charles Smith, Wynona Snapp, Kenneth Snook, Floyd Sola, John Sorrentino, Vincent Stanley, Kenneth Stark, John Steffins, Willard Steinberg, Elaine Stewart, Alfred Stover, Carl Stripling, Edwin Suiter, Bill +2l38l2+ Thurston, David Tomlinson, Helen Tompkins, Irene Troya, Anthony Twpen, Lula Jean Van Wey, Burriss Vaughn, Ray Velton, Robert Veamillion, Eva Vincent, Donald Vinyard, Elmo Vogt, Billy Walker, Mary Madg Warner, Melvin Watson, Clifford Webb, Bruce Webb, John Welch, Wesely Wellever, Charles Wescott, Lyle White, Bill White, Nadine Whitington, Jean Wilkerson, William Williams, John Wilper, Harold Wilson, Margurete Wood, Dolores Worthley, Le Verna Wren, John Artie Xarhis, Virginia Yates, Don Yee, Jacksan Yoakum, Billie Fay Zoellers, Everett Zunwalt, Yvonne 8 Senior Who's Who First Row: Lou Ellen Fry, Marie Cilia, Frank Balestere, Barbara Spears, Wilma Titus Second Row: Joe Saluzzi, Elaine Figgins, Albert Rasche, Lee Whitehead Third Row: Marion Brancato, Jim Beauchamp, Elmer Pendleton Best Girl Stucleizt . . Elaine Figgins Best Boy Student . . Albert Rasche Best Girl Actress . . Lee Whitehead Best Boy Actor . . Albert Rasche Best Girl Orator . . Iva Lee Miller Best Boy Orator . Marion Brancato Best Girl Vocalist . . . Marie Cilia Best Boy Vocalist . . . . Frank Balestere Best Girl Iristrumentalist Barbara Spears Best Boy Iristrumentalist . Joseph Saluzzi Best Girl Athlete . . . . Lou Ellen Fry Best Boy Athlete . James Beauchamp Most Pomilar Girl . . - Marie Cilia Most Popular Boy . . . . . Elmer Pendleton Girl That Has Done Most for Mcmzml . . Wilma Titus Boy That Has Done Most for Manual . . Elmer Pendleton eil 39 Raines, Bob Ramirez, Victoria Ramey, Elmcy Randazzo, Frank Raney, Paul Rasmussen, Dwain H. Reece, Dorothy Reed, Elda Mae Rheuark, Paul Jerome Rhodes, Betty Lou Riggs, Ruth Ritch, Nadine Rizzo, Matthew Ruark, Betty Jane Robinson, Ruth Rock, Edward J1'. Roden, Daphne Rodgers, Betty Rounds, Ernest Ruffolo, Tom Russo, Gerald Salvaggie, Sam Sambirsky, Helen Sauro, Mary Schmitt, Betty Yarberry, Roger Scimeca, Louis JUnlOl' Concluded Scott, George Shepherd, Theodore Shorh, Charles Shull, Clifford Snyder, John Starns, Peggy Steele, Max Steinberg, Harold Steppelman, Betty Ann Stoops, Gene Sturman, Bill Suiter, Joseph Sullivan, Dale Sullivan, Dana Sullivan, Virginia Sumner, Margaret Sutherland, Gene Sword, Wayne Thompson, Charles Thurman, Betty Thurman, Jack Thomas, Richard Tomlinson, Zina Tousa, Nancy Lee Wright, Perry Traw, Hazel Trout, Bonnie 'if 40 Ee Tucker, Irvine Turnbaugh, Wesley Tuturino, Jasper Vaughan, W. R. Vicari, Anna Marie Vivona, Joe Wagner, Frank Walter, Donald Warger, Richard Weddle, Freddie White, Dale White, Mary Whitney, Veva Jean Williams, Bob Williams, Don Willliams, Doris Jean Williams, Gertrude Williams, John Edward Williams, Margaret Wirt, Dean Wise, Linda Mae Woods, Aubrey Woods, James Worthley, Norman Wright, Betty Jean FA Y LA J 0 Q 49' WI Ifl' ' ' !! 'f?'.!!l'L'!?1!l , '.: . V T X, N o N. ULN VQ ? if f if M ff Q Z., ,. WW 4 3 I r i X M 5 w fl 11 3 Teacher's Directory MR. EUGENE BEEMAN: Band MR. JOHN BOOY: Welding-Woodworking MR. WALLACE M. BRINTON: Drawing-Woodworking MR. H. B. CAMPBELL: Drafting- Mathematics MISS NANON L. CARR: Business Practice-English MISS ZULA CHASE: Shorthand-Typing MISS IVY G. CLAYTON: Gym-Physical Fitness MISS MARJORIE DAVIS: Algebra-Geometry MISS MARION DAY: English.-Newswriting eiif 43 Rf Civics Teacher's Directory MISS DELLA E. DRAKE: Latin-English MISS NINA A. DRAKE: Spanish-English MRS. NELLE ECKLES: Dressmaking-Clothing MR. C. C. FAIRCHILD: Speech4Physical Geography-Public Speaking MISS EFFIE FARNSWORTH: Clothing-Dressmaking MR. W. M. FARRELL: Machine Shop MRS. MARY MARGARET GROVES: English-Civics MISS BETTY HARMON: Gym MR. C. K. HARRIS: R. T. I.-Metals-Pre-vocational shop asf 44 Ea. Teachefs Directory MISS ANNA E. HUGHES: Human Scienceh-Foods MR. ERNEST B. HYDE: Mathematics-General Science-R. T. I. SERGEANT R. L. JENNINGS: R. O. T. C. 1 3 I MISS EMMA L. KUBE: American Government-American History i a E MR. HOMER M. KUNZ: Printing I ' MR. H. W. LANCASTER: Chemistry V N V I MISS GRACE LEEDY: Commercial Art MR. J. A. LISTROM: Algebra- Mathematics MISS HELEN MCDONNA: English--Civics-Newswriting I 1 j if 45 Q 5 v Teacher's Directory MR. P. LARRY McKEEVER: Gym-Physical Fitness MR. C. H. MATHIS: EIectrical Mechanics MR. KARL J. MISLIN: Electrical--P1'e-vocational Shop MISS ETHEL HARRIS NAGLE: Biology-Civics MR. LAURENCE NIVENS: Chorus-Choir-Glee Club MR. L. E. OLIVER: Aeronautics-Industrial Science-Algebra-Physics MR. SAM PASSIGLIA: Civics- English MR. MARTIN PENIX: Auto Shop MR. SI-IELLY F. PETERS: Mathematics-Bookkeeping 414615 Teacher's Directory MR. A. B. PICKELL: Machine Shop-National Defense MRS. ESTHER PRICE: Human Science-Industrial Science MISS ELIZABETH PUGH: Speech-Typing-World History MRS. EDITH E. PYLES: World History-English MR. L. A. SCOTT: Airplane Mechanics-Pre-vocational Shop MR. DEAN H. SMITH: Physical Fitness MISS HELEN SPENCER: American History-World History MR. S. L. THORNTON: Patternmaking-Pre-vocational Shop MISS ANNE M. TITTERINGTON: Human Relations-Human Science MR. JAMES A. VOTH: Printing-Pre-vocational Shop -if 47 Rf Teachers Mfiiliouf Homerooms First Row: Miss Helen Spencer, Mrs. Esther Price Second Row: Mr. J. A. Listrom. Miss A. M. Titterington, Miss Ivy Clayton Separate Picture: Mr. E. B. Hyde Bottom Picture: Mr. Deane Smith, Sgt. Robert Jennings 48 PGM ff I GQ ,rf K X I 'Q QS' Q E - 'W W Y f i W.:-v-K' N I 6 U V nw 2 N G Q x A J f fiiiiiiii Q f 4 X 1 S Q! .Q 1 'B X ' j 1 N 1 -4' L fff N 'N Wk Z I x RMP U Kfx 73 6 :Qi 51 I f fc .x .2 Q vf -as -as na ,M .2 F31 m rn F -4 F3 EJ P, L ff ow T E as ,: O : I5 Cl DQ E iii :-T U -cs .. :X Ei Q .-. F. W -1: : 5' 5 6 s: E cu 93 Z -C2 D-4 Pd -:s .11 5 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE BASKETBALL CHAMPIDNS 1 9 4 4 The Cardinals made basketball history this season by capturing the Interscholastic League basketball trophy. For the first time in the history of Manual the crimson cagers won undisputed first place. Several times before they had tied for first but never had they called the crown com- pletely their own. A brilliant and exiting season ended for Manual by Winning six games and bowing only to East who won by one point. Coach P. Larry McKeever placed two men, a guard and a center, on the city all-star team. Jimmie Beauchamp, after three years of Manual basketball, won his well-earned position as guard on this mythical squad and Wendell Moulder, stellar junior from Windsor, Missouri, was elected all-star center. Henry Panethere, forward, made all-star second team. The crimson five earned the title of iron men after playin!! the last two games without a substitution. John Mangiaracina, Richard Testorff, and Louis Vaccaro were greatly missed the last three games after they became ineligible at the end of the first semester because of their graduation. There were no stars on Manual's championship team but their triumphs were due to the close cooperation and teamwork developed by the boys. Manual is indeed proud of them. Final Standing of League Games and Scores Manual versus: Won Lost Manual Opp Manual Southeast 34 31 Northeast Paseo . 26 17 Southwest Central 43 31 Westport Northeast 25 22 East . East . 36 37 Central Southwest 32 27 Southeast Westport 34 30 Paseo . . at 51 be 1'1- ' 1 f A'?'TTf It imi ,X A 1 j ' ' L ' A U 1 ll 1 f. Il p I JIM BEAUCHAMI' After three years of interscho- lastic basketball, Jim Beauchamp won a position as guard on the city all-star team finishing the season with a total of 65 points. His clear thinking and un- failing push-shots were a definite part of Manual victories. WENDELL MOULDER A transfer student from Windsor, Missouri, WVendell Moulder gave the team that extra punch needed to take the championship. This redheaded cen- ter proved his ability on the court by being elected to the all-star team and making 75 points, fourth highest in the league. HENRY PANETHERE Henry Panethere, known as Hank to his tc-am mates, was rewarded for his super ball-handling' by receiving a position as forward on the all-star second team. His aggressivcness and ability to keep cool in tight pinches proved very valuable in the Manual tussles. I , 5 . , I , JOHN MANGIARACINA As captain of the team, John Man- ,friaracina proved himself one of Manual's outstanding boys although he played in only four games. His uncrring marks- manship, remarkable stalling ability and uncanny brainwork was immense- ly missed the last of thc season. -Zi 52 line rs' ' ' 'I . 3 . I 1 P. LARRY McKEEVER It may have taken five years for Coach P. Larry McKeever to give Man- ual its first Championship basketball team but it was worth while waiting for. Although after helping to hand us this honor Coach McKeever is saying good- by, as he is to become head coach at De La Salle Academy. :T l l l i v I L. E. OLIVER This man is one everybody likes, especially the basketball team, because he is the Athletic Manager and con- trols the purse strings. Mr. 0liver's main ambition is to win a champion- ROY HILL Roy Hill, better known as 'iBones, successfully completed his third year of Manual basketball. His unusual eye for the basket and remarkable passing! ability made him a valuable member of the team. LEE GUARINO Lee Guarino's lack of heighth did not stop him when it came to getting thc ball. His fighting: spirit and rugged de- termination earned him a position on the first team. -:ff S r wa- 'Q 3 f, .. . 4 . , ... 3 . ,t , A Q 4 , , . ' 53' . ' 'V .Jf .,. . . GERALD RUSSO YVhcn an extra goal was needed, Gerald Russo, one of Manual's iron- men, was the boy who could do it. This upcoming junior has a promising.: fut- ure in the 1944-45 basketball season. EARLISS RlCKE'l l'S The biggest man on the team, Ear- liss Ricketts was tops as a defensive player. His untiringr spirit and unshak- able dependability made him a vital cog in the Manual machine. 53 ig:- ship every year for Manual. VT' ' , ' ' ' ' frm' fl' ii .. 'c fv '7 I lm ,gl , x f. ,Q M , i ,. ff' Q '-f m? - J' 5 s ii' 'I' ,: ' - N i r yy Q A yr. 1- W5 5 3 it .f Y ' 1 f 4 , 3 l . . sz , A V S ,Q E . 2 , Basketball League Games 1944 MANUAL vs. SOUTHEAST The Manual Cardinals started their Interscholastic League contests by de- feating Southeast 34-3l at the Mason- Halpin tieid-house January 8. Wendell Moulder, newcomer to Man- ual, proved his ability by becoming high- point man with a total of 18 points. The Knights held the lead 22-27 at the half but late in the fourth quarter Beauchamp and Mangiaracina put Manual out in front for a Cardinal victory. MANUAL vs. PASEO By a score of 26-27, Coach P. Larry McKeever's fast-breaking quintet edged out the Paseo Pirates in a hectic strug- gle January 15 at the Municpial Auditorium. In the last minutes of play the Manual cagers set a dizzy, goal-shooting pace which could not be stopped by Coach Bob Armour's Pirates. 'ARed Moulder, Jim Beauchamp, and John Mangiaracina showered the basket with goals which gave Manual another triumph. MANUAL vs. CENTRAL The third game January 21 ended in a thrilling victory over Central with a score of 43-31. Manual's iron-men in the first half scored almost at will. The Manual triumvirate, Jim Beau- champ, Red Moulder, and Roy Hill, played a lightning-fast game and ac- counted for four field goals in the sec- ond stanza, leading the Blue Eagles 25-6. McKeever's Crimson Crew did so well that the entire first iive were replaced by reserve players in fourth quarter. MANUAL vs. NORTHEAST On January 22 Manual moved to the top of the League by defeating North- east 25-22, making it their fourth straight triumph. It was the first loss of the season for the Vikings. This was the last game of the first semester and with the new term came the loss of John Magiaracina, Richard Testorff, and Louis Vaccaro, as they graduated. The game was nip and tuck until thc fourth quarter, when the Manual five began to hit. With three minutes remain- ing, Moulder flipped an over-hand shot and a minute later made a free toss clinching the victory. MANUAL vs. EAST The Cardinals suffered their only defeat at the hands of the East Bears January 28. In the last ten seconds, with Manual holding a lead of 36-35 Bill Thurston, East forward, scurried down the floor with Jim Beauchamp close behind to flip in the winning bucket. The crowd went wild as Beau- champ tried in vain to score from under the basket. The Manual fans saw their fifth straight victory snatched from them as the gun went off with a score of 37-36. MAN UAL vs. SOUTHWEST After th1'ee weeks, the Crimson five regained their position February 18 as number one in the lnterscholastic League with a 32-27 triumph over the Southwest Indians. Together, James Beauchamp and Wendell Moulder accounted for 29 of Manual's 32 tallies, Beauchamp making 16 points and Moulder 13. McKeever's five iron-men played the whole game and kept going strong until the end. Southwest was trailing 27-25 with two minutes of play left when Beauchamp staged a rally, scoring five points for another Manual victory. MANUAL vs. WESTPORT The last game of the season, brought the Manual Cardinals their sixth victory and undisputed first place. Before ap- proximately 5,000 fans, the five Manual iron-men edged out the Westport Tigers 34-30 to capture the championship for the first time in the history of Manual High and Vocational School. With three minutes of play left, and Manual two points behind, Hank Pane- there came through with a beautiful one-handed shot to knot the score 30-all. Another field goal by this forward gave Manual a two-point lead and free throws by Beauchamp and Moulder won the game. -if 5412+ Team in Action Pep Club A Nil-A if J MANLIDAX V ffdlki First Row: Shirley Trowbridge, Antoinette Amoroso, Coleen May, Bob Ward. Nina Graziano, Louella Parsons, Mary Guthery, Clara Volpe. Second Row: Virginia Grasher, Norma Johnson, Joleen Wood, lVIarie Cilia, Betty Stan- difer, Bonnie Pope, Rosamond Miles, Kittie Edmiston. Third Row: Billie Jennings, Lois Capps, Antonia Arredondo, Frances Bullock, Donna Schouten, Rexene Morgan, Betty Jean Nobles. Fourth Row: Nadine White, Ruth Robinson, Elaine Figgins, Mary Jo Standifer, Billie Brock, Anna Crocker, Harold Newkirk, Betty Hames. Fifth Row: Laura Lee Carey, Kathleen Martin, Pat Kayne, Elizabeth Donnelly, Eileen Cresswell, Esther Eskew, Iris Malone. I O O O Peggy Starns, Albert Rasche, Betty Thurman, Elpidio Rocha, Juanita Gibson. O O O I First Row: Roberta Tripses, Helen St. Louis, Betty Davis, Martha Cusumano, Beverly Jennings, Jennie Cuchiara. Second Row: Martha Easley, Nettie Midina, Charles Lentz, Bertha Monroe, Pat Kerr, Mary Saluzzi, Billie Ann May. Third Row: Shirley Axton, Don Smith, Merrilee Buck, Betty Thurman, Phyllis Triano, Mary Sauro. Fourth Row: Elma Adkins, Lyda Chinn, Gladys Dillin, Susanna Potter, Grace Monaco, Helen Miliazzo, Betty Atterbury. PEP CLUB The enthusiasm and loyal support of the Pep Club was a decided factor in the production of a championship team. Their efforts to boost school spirit and their effective cheering at .the games brought many favor- able comments that Manual also had the best cheering section in the League. The cheerleaders also were at their best this year and brilliantly lead thi Pep Club through a successful season with several new and colorful ye s. GIRLS SPORTS Girls sports are organized on the intra-mural basis. Competition is held in all sports: Basketball, volleyballg aerial darts, badminton, table tennis and baseball-all under student management. The skills of various games are taught in the regular physical edu- cation classes. The intra-mural period gives time for practice and further developing these skills in real game situations. This activity period is thus an outgrowth of the regular class work and allows many girls to take part. In this type of program many lessons are learned as to the value of courtesy, tolerance, loyalty, honesty, team work and the will-to-win-the ingredients of good sportsmanship. This year during the basketball season alone, approximately eighty girls took part in a fourty-five-game tournament for a total of 2100 act- ivity hours. The 1944 basketball season was climaxed by the Manual girls acting as hostesses to the annual Girls' All City Basketball Sportsday. At 8:30 A.M. Saturday, February 5, the twelve best players from each of the Kansas City high schools assembled in the girls' gymnasium at Manual. Each group knew that they were to play three games during the morning, but their identity was unknown until numbers were drawn by the captains and a schedule consulted. Some excellent brands of basketball were dis- played and an exceedingly profitable and enjoyable time was had by all. The days activities closed with an excellent luncheon served in the school cafeteria. If you could have heard the comments of the visiting girls and their teachers you would know that the Manual girls are capable of being very charming hostesses. The 1944 basketball championship was won by a team from sixth hour physical education class, captained by Lyda Chinn. The volleyball tournament was won by Lou Ellen Frye's team from the fourth hour class. if 57 il? Girls Sports , CT TI2 1 916 W5 ' PX ERICHNL W5 c,C,96fAf,J 01? N1 M153 PANJN 1 W Q, Q X A ,J Qi!!-5 I , 4'-if A !' 05 ff ' X!-PM wfpeyf g glulg X - ,Q S4111 Z J K J. X I Iqyrui . Z l MJ Ci gf ' f ' 4 , I 12? fm Z 1 Zffxw XO fm. 4 O K Ox v A if f U Nm MDL AmENA LITERARY , 1 ,Q M0112 0 is 0 ' L M50 , 5 v .M-. J 4. an ,f - z J .ff lf ! r Builder Staff First Row: Dona Phillips, Consuelo Puente, Elaine Figgins, Wilma Titus Second Row: Elmer Pendleton, Albert Rasche, Bob Noll ' ' Editorial Staff Editor .... .... . . . . Wilma Titus Activities Editor . Elaine Figgins Feature Editor ....... . Dona Phillips Special Events and Feature Editor l Donna Schouten Sports Editor ....... . Albert Rasche R. O. T. C. Editor . . . . . . Robert Noll Art Staff Art Editor .... . Consuelo Puente Assistants . Irene Blevins Joleen Wood Georgie Kincaiid Margaret Sumner John Snyder Bernice Brady Business Staff Manager ..... . Elmer Pendleton I C I C Each year a group of seniors are chosen to take over the production of the school annual which for the past few years has been called the Builder.' The members of this staff with the aid of their faculty advisors: Miss Marjorie Davis, Mrs. Mary Margaret Groves and lVlr. Sam Passiglia, gathered material, wrote the stories and supervised the taking of pictures for the annual. This year the entire staff was assigned to a sixth hour class which was used for the Writing, typing, and final publication of the 1944 yearbook. elif Eye Student Council Officers First Row: Wilhelmina Freytag, Mr. Mathis, Betty Thurman Second Row: Marie Cilia, Peggy Starns, Anna Marie Vicarri, Robert Noll Third Row: Molly DeLuna, Elmer Pendleton, Earliss Ricketts, Jasper Tuturino FIRST TERM O F F I C E R S ,SECOND TERM Marie Cilia . . . President . . . Earl Ricketts Peggy Starns . . . . Vice President . . . . Robert Noll Anna Marie Vicarri .... Secretary . . . Molly DeLuna Juanita Gibson . . . . Treasurer . . . Wilhelmina Freytag Elmer Pendleton . . . Sergeant at arms . . . Jasper Tuturino The Student Council, composed of a representative and an alternate from each homeroom, is the student government of Manual. At meetings held on the first and third Thursday of each month, the Council discusses School problems and makes suggestions for the improvement of the school and the student body. Each semester several committees are appointed to aid school activities. The sponsors of these committees are chosen from the faculty. This year the Council sponsored the Snow Hop and several mixers. The students at Manual were urged to offer their suggestions and ideas to the Council at anytime and were invited to attend the meetings. -Q62 gs Student Council STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST TERM First Row: Virginia Grasher, Francis Penechar, Norma Johnson, Dona Phillips, Wil- helmina Freytag, Betty Thurman Second Row: Roberta Tripises, Marie Cilia, Nina Graziano, Anna Marie Vicari, Floyd Grun, John Giangreeo Third Row: Arlene Jackson, Edward Powers, Susanna Potter, Helen St. Louis, James Clutch, Herbert Blickham Fourth Row: Mary Grace WVelch, Albert Rasche, Henry Panethere, E. Channing Allen, Molly DeLuna, Elmer Pendleton, Elpidio, Rocha Fifth Row: Ted Shepherd, Don York STUDENT COUNCIL SECOND TERM First Row: Anna Bernal, Dona Phillips, Roberta Tripses, Norma Johnson, Marie Cilia, Joe La Bruzzo Second Row: George Hutmaeher, Ted Powers, Jimmie Bevers, Molly DeLuna, Salvatore Ottaviano, Waunetta Knight, Cliloy Dorrance Third Row: Katherine Calfas, Albert Rasche, La Von Coffey, li'Iai'g:'zu'et Sumner, Mary Grace VVelsh, Susanna Potter Fourth Row: Elmer Pendleton, James Savage, Hill Suiter, Earl Ricketts, Robert Noll, Eddie Burgess, Elpidio Rocha .ti LL ssl 63 P- Craftsman Staff Craftsman Identification and Position CRAFTSMAN STAFF FIRST TERM First Row: Margaret Long, Jos.ephine Catalano, Wilhelmina Freytag, Beverly Jenn- ings, Bertha Monroe, Nora Lentz, Jennie Cuchiarra Second Row: Betty Thurman, Lois Capps, Rosemary, Quarrato, Frances Bullock, Ruth Robbins, Mary Jo Standifer, Elizabeth Donnelly, Rexene Morgan Third Row: Edna Ewing, Alice Forest, Frank Balestere, George Scott, Wilma Titus, Vesta Deason, Charlotte Coleman Fourth Row: Betty Plaskett, Lorraine Daringer, Donna Schouten, Elaine Figgins, Bonnie Pope, Anna Crocker, Ilene Daniels Fifth Row: Frank Marcella, Don York, W'ade Phillips, Joe Suiter, Betty Steppleman, Lois Snorgrass CRAFTSMAN STAFF ACTION Tom Ruffalo, Shirley Noland, Rexene Morgan, Dorothy Belk, Helen Brady. V Craftsman Staff Action Shot 2 Katherine Hopper, Vito LaBruzzo, Mathew Rizzo, Mintie Baker, Miss McDonna. CRAFTSMAN STAFF SECOND TERM First Row: Margaret Long, Josephine Catalano, Betty Thurman, Beverly Jennings, Bertha Monroe, Nora Lentz, Jennie Cuchiarra Second Row: Edna Ewing, Lois Capps, Rosemary Quarrato, Frances Bullock, Wilma. Titus, Elizabeth Donnelly, Rex.ene Morgan Third Row: Lorraine Darinpger, Maxine Proper, Donna Schouten, Betty Steppleman, Anna Crocker, Bonnie Pope, Ilene Daniels Fifth Row: Don York, Joseph Suiter, Lois Snorgrass egg 65 re Debate I'irst Row: Coleen May, Beverly Jennings, Wilhelmina Freytag, Pat Fajen, Eddie Zigler Second Row: Betty Turner, Betty Thurman, Elaine Figgins, Billie Brock, Charles Blanc- hard, Ione Fajen Third Row: Frank Armata, Richard Yates, Joe Saluzzi, Mary Grace NVelsh, Marvin Fishman Fourth Row: Elmer Pendleton, Albert Rasche, Mr. C. C. Fairchild, Lee YVhitehead, John Giamalva This year, Manual's debate teams matched wits with many teams of other high schools on the question 'tResolved: That the United States should join in the reconstruction of the League of Nations. The fact that some plan will be necessary to maintain world peace when the war is won made this question as issue of the day. Manual's debaters participated in both regular and senate debates. The regular debate team is composed of two or three members with regular speeches and rebuttals, while the senate debate team consists of at least four members who make regular speeches then are allowed to interrupt and ask their opponents questions during the rebuttal speeches. The members of the affirmative team who attempted to prove that a league could be successful with the United states as a member were: Betty Thurman, Mary Dillin, Charles Blanchard, John Giamalva, Elmer Pendle- ton, Betty Turner. Those on the negative who contended that a league was not the solution to the world's post war problems were: Albert Rasche. Eddie Zigler, Coleen May, Elaine Figgins, Joe Saluzzi, Ione Fajen, Marvin Fishman. I O O I AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Sixteen Manual High and Vocational School girls were chosen by the American Association of University Women as representatives to their or- ganization of one hundred Kansas City high school girls with the advantages of a college education. Each year the new members of the club are entertained in the club rooms at the Sophian Plaza by a party in the fall which enables them to be- come acquainted with other girls whose interests are similar to their own. This year a Christmas breakfast was given and several members from Manual attended. The members this year were: Seniors: Frances Baker, Elaine Figgins, Wilhelmina Freytag. Charlene Garber. Consuelo Puente, Mary Grace Welsh: Juniors: Charlotte Coleman, Peggy Starns, Betty Thurmang Sophomorcs: Lyda Chinn, Gloria Dockery, Betty Hanes, Patsy Hill, Lois Leong, Katherine Lyons, June Modlin. A cappella Choir i 1 1 3 5 , 1 i 3 l , . i.. r 5 w I I i 3 , ll' Q V T First Row: Billie Ann May, Opal Moore, Mary Guthery, Merrilee Buck, Margaret 'i l' Masters, Charl.es Lentz, Coleen May, Lois Leong, Dona Hills. 'il Second Row: Lorene Brasineton, Norma Johnson, Lila Boswell, Helen Estevez, Donna , Schouten, Richard Kissenger, Pauline Odom, Charlotte Coleman. Third Row: Marie Cilia, Shirley Noland, Betty Plaskett, Lorraine Daringer, Patricia N Kerr, Eva Land, Barbara Spears, Charlene Garber. Fourth Row: VVilma Titus, La Dona Steele, Carmeline Braneato, Anna Crocker, Frank K Balestere, Lois Snorgrass, Lois Capps, Verna Dean Smith. l '1 . -I Fifth Row: Ruth Robbinson, Eileen Cresswell. Herbert Skillman, Don Williams, Mr. ui Nivens, Claborne Jones, La Von Coffey, Les Conley, Rudy Mendoza. ,H I' FIRST TERM O F F I C E R S SECOND TERM Lorraine Daringer . . President . . Rudy Mendoza Frank Balestere . . Vice President . . .Lois Snorgrass Ilfij, Charlotte Coleman . . Secretary . . Charlotte Coleman Charlene Garber . . . Treasurer. . . Frank Balestere ll Mi Don Williams . . Sergeant at arms . Claborne Jones . . Reporter . . . Donna Schouten 1 :ff ' The Acapella choir of Manual is an advanced group of boys and i girls who have been in the music department for at least one year. M This year as in other years the choir entertained at many assemblies. Some of their most popular selections were presented at the Thanks- ', giving, Chrfistmas and Easter assemblies. ll The Acappella ehoir with seven other choirs, forming the All-City 1 choir, participated in the National Education Association program, I March 8 and the Red Cross rally March 13, both held at the Municipal Auditorium. ' ,. 1 The Acappella choir is under the direction of Laurence Nivens, ' Who has been the vocal instructor at Manual for four years. Officers are elected every semester by the members. 67 A tfiena Literary Society First Row: Marie Glorioso, Wilhelmina Freytag, Antoinette Daleo, Mrs. Price, Betty llllllllllilll, Lois Leong, Lyda Chinn. Second Row: Katherine Hopper, Grace YVebb, Bertha Monroe, Marie Cilia, Lou Ellen Fry, Betty Jean VVright, Mary Ruth Rockford. Third Row: Doris Williams, Rosemary Quarrato, Dorothy Reece, Antonia Arr.edondo, Eva Land, Mintie Baker, Mary Vazzano, Clara Bianchino. Fourth Row: Martha Cusumano, Molly De Luna, Zina Tomlinson, Peggy Starns, Anna Marie Vicarri, Frances Musso, Jean Solo. Fifth Row: Rexene Morgan, Elaine Figgins, Mary Grace VVelsh, Juanita Belk, Susanna Potter, Lila Boswell, Helen Brady, Olive South, Patsy Hill. FIRST TERM O F FIC E R S SECOND TERM Molly DeLuna . . . Presiclenf . . . . Marie Cilia Beverly Jennings . . . Vice President .... Consuelo Puente Wilma Titus . - . Recording Secretary . . Martha Cusumano Wilma Titus . . Corresprmdiug Secretary Bernice Brady Mary Grace Welsh . . . Treasiwer .... Antonia Arredondo . Sc1'geai'Lt at arms . - Clara Bianchino Betty Thurman . . PG'l'lfCLl7Z6'llfffl'I'fCHl . . . Antoinette Daleo Joyce Moore . - . Critic . - Antionette Daleo Lorine Moore . . . Reporter . . . Rexene Morgan Mrs. Esther Price .... Sponsor .... Mrs. Esther Price The Athena Literary Society, an organization for girls, obtained their charter October 15, 1915. The name 'tAthena was chosen in honor of the Greek goddess of wisdom. The aims of the society as set forth in its constitution are : love of good literature and practice of good writing. 'fNo one is wise alone is the Athena motto and blue and white are the society's colors. Each year the organization sponsors several impressive ceremonies Among these are the initiation of neophytes, the installation of officers, programs honoring special occasions and the Senior Farewell party, One of its special meetings this year was a farewell party for Miss Elizabeth Scott, the founder of the society. At this party Miss Scott told of the be- ginning of the Athenas. The girls presented her a blue and white bow- shaped brooch as a symbol of their love. This year the girls purchased blue and white gaberdine jackets bearing the name Athenaf' egg 68 if Bentonian Literary Society . -., ,,..,....T.. Y.YY ,-.,.7., , , V i i W A ' . ,il :V li E A.. A ' -Y k , ,a g ,- 5 .Lui fs, X , - ei. ever-'Qi , h Q, Q-1 X ' it . H9 1, l J , l First Row: Francis Penechar, Shirley Noland, Mary Lee Smith, Coleen May, Charles Lentz, Martha Easley, Sarita Horton. Second Row: Charlotte Colman, Josephine Cherrito, Lucille Cherrito, Gloria Dockery, Melba Young, Norma Johnson, Dorothy Elledge, Katherine Lyons. Third Row: Mary Sauro, Elpidio Rocha, Frances Bullock, Albert Rasche, Eileen Cress- well, Johnnie May Rae, Joleen Wood. Fourth Row: Mary Jo Standifer, Vesta Deason, Betty Standifer, Bill Sturman, Billie Brock, Marvin Fishman, Helen Estevez, Dorothy Bury. Fifth Row: Herbert Skillman, William Brock, Aaron Vance, Miss Bird, Mr. Passiglia, Anna Crocker, lllargaret Sumners, Barbara Spears. Q o o o FIRST TERM O F F I C E R S SECOND TERM Eva Lou Mansfield - . . President . . . Albert Rasche Betty Standifer . . Vice President . . Georgia Kincaid Charlotte Coleman . . . Secretary . . . . Coleen May Don Cairns . . . . . Treasurer . . . Betty Standifer Anna Crocker . . . . Sorocfmt at arms . Elpidio Rocha Mary Jo Standifer - . . Critic . Miss Ruth Bird . . . Sponsor . . Miss Ruth Bird Mr. S. Passiglia - . Sponsor . . Mr. S. Passiglia The Bentonian Literary Society, organized by Miss Laura Stearns, former English teacher, was originally known as the Laureate club. The first purpose of the society was poetry writing but at present is aims are to study and present best forms of literature and promote good fellowship. In each semester every member is required to contribute an original com- position on a special program. The symbolic initiation of neophytes is held each term. The society colors, purple and gold are now Worn on satin jackets which were purchased by the members. Each year, the outstanding junior of the organization receives the Bentonian Honor pin and to those who have performed their duties satis- factorily honor certificates are given. M.F.DL if 'ff I - , L. 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W f i M 9 V - r . ,I ' fs' A 1 f J,,f.,,W fm QQ., A pg, I ' 'pzzffif-:Y First Row: Mary Milici, Coleen lllay. Bevelly Jennings, Mary Szluro, Betty Thurman, Eddie Zigler Second Row: Marie Cilia, Merrilee Buck. Anna Marie Vicarri, Betty Standifer, Jor- Como, Vito La Bruzzo Third Row: Mary Jo Standifer, Doris Williams, liolm llowman, Molly Delluna, Margaret Sumner, Anna Crocker Fourth Row: Joe Saluzzi, Elmer Pendleton. lllr. l z1i1'cl1ilcl, Phil llalnno, Roy Hill, Elpiflio Rocha First Row: Billie Ann May, Wilhelmina Fl'QYl2lQ, Antoinette Daleo. Charlotte Coleman, Lou Ellen Fry, Mary Saluzzi Second Row: Helen Estevez. Norma Johnson, Joleen Wood. Antonin Arremlonclo. Vesta Dcason, Peggy Starns, Rosa Vazzano Third Row: Frank Lomonaco, All30l'tR?lSCllL1.lilllllllTllllllllllk liexene lllor,f:an, Mary Grace WVelsh, Charles Lentz Fourth Row: Frank Balestere. lllartlia Cnsumanu. lfllaine FiQ'u'ins. Lee Wliitehozul, Eileen Cresswell. Helen lirnrly, Joe Castriaxni Fifth Row: Don York, Earl Iliclcetts, Henry Pzmetln-Ve. Louis Vueenro. Jim Beauchamp, Ray Forrest. Bill Sturman, Leonaicl Heck M. F. D. L. Offcers The Manual Forensic and Dramatic League, which was organized in 1934, has as its purpose the fostering and promotion of interest in forensics and dramatics. Each year, to the winners of the Freshman-Sophomore Oratorical and After-Dinner Speech contest, the club presents literary medals. Having the largest number of active members of any club in the school the M. F. D. L.'s have shown their ability to organize and promote good fellowship. At the end of each year the incoming' ofticers are installed and the After-Dinner Speech contest held at a formal banquet. '-if FIRST TERM O F F I C E R S SECOND TERM Eva Lou Mansfield . . . Presiflcnt . Donald York Earliss Ricketts . . Vice President . Albert Rasche Peggy Starns . . . Secretary . Peggy Starns Henry Panethere . . T1'casm'e1' . . Elmer Pendleton Jimmie Beauchamp . . Se1'gea,nzf-at-Arms . Lee Guarino Elmer Pendleton . . Critic . . . O O O O Girls Glce Club Juanita Gibson A759 ' 'iilf ' 1 ' filin g , it I ,Q - 2 3 , if f 5 tt. I I gn . , W . , any . - lj Y-.. L: ' mx gg '!' 'Q ' 'iz A if 1 ' A.. 6 35 H vii' ' , I ,L . ' if-., - i . , ,A K ' .. L, i ,l as ,mf , A R fi '- R - ' .5 ' , ' 2 '. . iiwfi' ' , - - ' gr 21' , gf - ,si ' ' ill? X 3 1 1 ik.. ff , . 'Q V, 4 Q -- , First Row: Hannah Began, Clara Volpe, Roberta Lamont, Shirley Trowbridge, Louella Parsons, Martha Easley, Josephine Arredondo Second Row: Mary Began, Josephine Catalano, Esther Eskew, Betty McDanie1s, Rosa Vazzano, Lyda Chinn, Mary Vazzano, Clara Bianc-hino Third Row: Alice Forrest, Virginia Wilson, Ann Cramer, Joyce Clevenger, Myrtle Haw- kins, Antoinette Amoroso, Nora Lentz Fourth Row: Phyllis Triano, Rosemary Quarrato, Antoinette Christiane, Betty Standi- fer, Ruby Mitchell, Susie Potter, Patsy Mae Hill, Rosamond Miles Fifth Row: Elizabeth Donnelly, Margaret Bacon, Jeanne White, Mr. L. Nivens, Rosetta Green, Betty Haines, Helen Milazzo, Grace Monaco O O C I 71 is Pan American League First Row: Rae Medlov, Dona Phillips, Jeanne Moore, Helen Mead, Wilma Titus Second Row: Zina Tomlinson, Doris Williams, Bertha Hardin, Betty Jean Brown Third Row: Paul Rheuark, Joseph Suiter, Jasper Totta FIRST TERM O F F I C E R S SECOND TERM Wilma Titus . . . President . . . Wilma Titus Paul Rheuark . . . Vice President . . Paul Rheuark Consuelo Puente . . . Secretary . . . Doris Williams The students of the Spanish class of Manual voted to ask for a chapter in the Pan American League, created and maintained by the twenty-one Pan American republics, September 1941. The request was granted and the class elected officers. The aims of the club are: the development of a sincere interest in the customs and psycology of the Latin American people, to do their part in creating a culture of democracy, and to know the South American neigh- bors betterf' Since the club was organized, it has maintained an average membership of about twenty, and has been very active in the furtherance of these aims. In obtaining these aims the students have learned much about the Pan American republics, their inter-trade relations, and the customs of Spanish speaking nations. -:Eg 73 Re- Scribblefs Club ,ljkpgy-.., ..,- A First Row: K1 :more lltrnzxnilez, Coleen May, Ida Vazzano, Lorene Brasington, Virginia Ramirez Second Row: Antoinette Dal:-o, Marie Cilia, Antonia Arredonclo, Osie Sacks, Bernice Anji, Miss Chase Third Row: Mattie Comer, YVinona Warford, VVilliam XVeaver, Albert Rasche, Bette Jones O O I C The fTcribbler's Club. sponsored by Miss Zula Chase, shorthand and type-Writing instructor, was organized to promote the study of Business Practice and Conduct. Members of the club are seniors who are studying advanced shorthand and typewriting. This year in addition to the regular meetings, held during class periods on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, the organi- zation sponsoreil a Christmas party, a skating party, and a mixer. The pin which was adopted as the standard insignia in 1942 was purchased by many members this year. It is a scroll crossed by a pencil, bearing the name of the club and the year of membership. FIRST TERM Albert Rasth: . Marie Cilia . . Virginia Ramirez Bette Jones . . William Weaver Ida Vazzano . Bernice Angi . . Lorene Brasington OFFICERS . Presidmzt . . Vice President . Secretary . . . . T1'easm'cr . Sm'geunt-at-arms . Critic . . . . Critic . . Parlia nzc1zta1'ia11 eil 74 SECOND TERM Lorene Brasington . . Bette Jones . . Coleen May Antonio Arredonda . . Ida Vazzano . Bernice Angi -sw- LUKE X X g F TLUQ M J gk ff! E - W l !' Q MR , U gf AQ, ,,AUf 'ww X, x. ,WF mg' Xggdffxbx 'Q W fgw 6 QLEQ W R 5 13 X 35 gsm xvj i L' if WX N Q p5,fi'm XY f X Wag-pw? ff Q Kwik v 4 X13 ,f gag! W I X XX ,ZQQXX 7 ' , X xx NW f N WX 0 W , f f FX 5 K M 13 xg - X J I bgfmfl y C K 71 an 1 xjxx A X TX. X gk K 1 Q f 3 L m Ei! ff X K xM X J 'I f 1 4 I f ' J, ' J XXQNEQ j if 1 . G r X X W, ., f g 5 A dx x ' 4 5 2 X I X WK . Q Faculty Dinner A faculty dinner saluting the teachers who retired during the year was served by Miss Anna Hughes' students December 7, 1943. Those honored were Mrs. Gertrude Campbell formerly in charge of study hall, Dave Dal- bow, assistant custodiang Miss Della E. Drake, teacher of Latin and English, Alexander Lawson, instructor in cabinet making, Miss Elizabeth Scott, who in the past had been an English teacher and founder of the Athena Literary Societyg Miss Elizabeth Whalen and W. D. Miller. Each re- ceived a farewell gift. The program committee made up of Miss Elizabeth Pugh, Miss Ruth Bird, Laurence Nivens and Eugene Beeman with J. J. Ellis as chairman and master of ceremonies triumphed in their firm determination to pre- pare a light, joyous entertainment. Scotch songs were sung by Mr. Lawson, accompanied by Mr. Nivens. The Rumpus Ridge Glee Club and Awkestry, originating at the faculty men's Ozark outing, under the leadership of O. H. Day, consisted of the accompaniment of H. M. Kunz, mandoling Mr. Beeman, cornet, and P. Larry McKeever, banjo. Miss Elizabeth Pugh's version of a rather poetic number, one that be- speaks the yearning of her soul, assumed the nature of Upicoted palaver instead. The outstanding performance of C. K. Harris in producing tuneful notes from a one-string violin, highlighted the occasion. A song fest, led by Mr. Day, added a finishing touch. Miss Grace Leedy with the help of her commercial art students and Miss Marion Day had charge of the decorations. Miss Kube's hospitality com- mittee arranged the seating of the guests. The courtesy committee, with Miss Nina Drake as chairman, had charge of the general organization. The gift and reservation committees lent valuable assistance in the promotion of this gala affair. 77 as Playcasl First Row: Joe Saluzzi, Peggy Starns, Frank Balestere, Iva Lee Miller, Betty Thurman, Albert Rasche, Lee Whitehead, John Mangiarcina Second Row: Elmer Pendleton, Wade Phillips, Elaine Figgins, George Hollaway, Rexene Morgan, Betty Davis, Louis Vaccaro, Eva Lou Mansfield, Georgia Kincaid, Richard Testorff, Mary Dillon, John Giamalva Third Row: Don York, Henry Panethere, Marvin Fishman, Leslie Gay, Marion Brancato, Charlene Garber, Coleen May A four act success was sponsored by Manualys Dramatic Department on December 3, 1943 under the direction of C. C. Fairchild. The play was Booth Tarkington's Seventeen which helped gild the pill of war time existence with its story of youth, love and nonsense. Crowds roar with laughter over Willie Baxter's love affair with com- plications by Jane and Genesis -MANUAL CRAFTSMAN Who would have been more suitable for the role of Willie Baxter than Albert Rasche ? Willie's romance with Lola Pratt fLee Whitehead! , a glamour girl from the South, was interrupted by Willie's brat of a sister Jane fBetty Thurmanb and the Baxter's hired man Genesis fElmer Pendletonl. May Parcher and her friend, Johnnie Watson, flva Lee Miller and Frank Balesterej acted their parts well. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter and Mr. and Mrs. Parcher, devout parents, were performed by Peggy Starns and Joseph Saluzzi, Rexene Mor- gan and George Halloway, respectively. Wade Phillips as Joe Bullit and Leslie Gay as Wallie Banks, were bosom pals of Willie. The wolf and Willie's rival in the play was George Cooper played by John Mangiarncina. Others in the cast Ethel Boke CBillie Brockj and Mary Brooks QElaine Figginsj also helped to make the play successful. The constant flow of entertainment and gaiety was due to the per- formance of Manual's band, directed by Eugene Beeman, and the singing of Marie Cilia and Carmeline Brancato, under the leadership of Laurence Nivens, during the intermissions. as vs Christmas Program Freedom of Worship comparing our privilege in America to that of countries under the dominance of Nazi authority was the theme of M. H. V. S. Christmas play. Miss Elizabeth Pugh was its director. The first portion of the program illustrated the oppression of the people of Norway. It was nearly time for the Christmas celebration in the city square and in a modest home of those courageous people the Grandmother CElda Reedj was making clothes for Baby Eric, Whose father had gone to fight for his home and his country. Baby Eric's mother, Mary fPhyllis Trianoj was undecided whether it best she deprive Trianoj was undecided Whether it best she deprive herself of the freedom herself of the freedom she could have by evacuating to England or should she remain in her once happy home and Wait for her husband's return. The pastor fHerbert Skillmanj entered the scene announcing that the Nazis had destroyed the Christmas tree in the square and would not permit Christmas services of any kind. Remembering that Baby Eric was a Christmas child and that birthday parties were not ver boten a celebration was held in honor of the son of Mary. All went well until a Nazi QDewey Dickeyj interrupted the service demanding an explanation for violating an order until it was discovered that Mary had decided to take her son to England. Everyone was put under arrest but Mary nonchalantly entered holding Baby Eric explaining she had gone out for fresh air. The birth certificate was produced and the dis- gusted Nazi departed. Others of the congregation were Hedda fKatherine Lyonj, Christina flrene Ruffaloj, Helda fElma Adkinsl, and Maxine Gravison, Rae Med- love, Helen Loutzenhiser, and Lucy Denti. Mr. Laurence Nivens' a capella choir, singing a grand selection of carols symbolized America's rights. The Wild Heart is Hushedf' by Frank R. Whiteg Sing Songs of Joyjl composed by Charles Graysong From Heaven High the Angels Come,', by Clarence Dickensong and the familiar Glory to God, written by Dimitri Bartinasky added a final touch to a very timely assembly. Easter Program An Easter Cantata on April 7 by Manual's acappella choir Linder the supervision of Mr. Laurence Nivens with the assistance of Miss Elizabeth Pugh's speech class was offered as an expression of thankfulness and de- votion. After Vyonne Dory presented prayer the curtain was pulled revealing significant red flood lights upon the choir, while a cross, fashioned of Eas- ter lillies, and burning candles in standards decorated the stage. The choir sang inspiring numbers, Marie Cilia sang Schubert's Ava Maria, and a quartet including Coleen May, Hellen Estevez, Pat Kerr, and Catherine Crabtree presented Easter Dawn by Nolte. The Crucifixion written by Moreland was given by Kathryn Lyon: all 79 lie OfGfOfiC0l Contest Eddie Zigler is held in high esteem by Freshies and Mighty Seniors alike for he won the honor of representing Kansas City in a state oratorical contest sponsored by the state War Finance committee. This Sophomore wonder, under the supervision of C. C. Fairchild, competed with delegates from schools all over the city at Edison Hall. Eddie's speech is memorable not only in composition but by the emotion and force which he so aptly portrayed. Eddie now possesses a S50 bond as a memo of his work. The contest was based upon the importance of buying-War Saving bonds and stamps to advertise the Fourth War Loan. By permission we are printing portions of his speech. In everyone of our minds there is but one single thought. That thought is composed of but one word. That is victory. Victory. What a small word to mean so much. It means that Jimmy can climb out of his foxhole without worrying about a knife in his back. It means that our enemies are defeated, and that life, liberty and the pursuit of hap- piness can again be enjoyed by mankind. Victory in war cannot be achieved without weapons, and we are the ones who must provide these weapons. For only by the sweat of our brow and the loan of our money can we send guns, tanks and planes to our valient fighting men over seas. And so the government of the United States which is another way of saying, We the People, is asking you to lend it fourteen billion dollars. This is important for if you lived under a. dictatorship they would not ask you to lend but they would grab every cent you have with no question asked. And because this is just the kind of dictatorship we are fighting we should be glad and proud to put every dollar we can into the securities of the Fourth War Loan drive. The Japs and Germans underestimated our great productive ca- pacity, as they misjudged the superiority of the dauntless courage of our fighting men compared with their robot armies. If we are to write the peace terms in Berlin and Tokyo we must put the Fourth War Bond drive over the top. We can. We must. We will. Imagine this room to be filled with the ghosts of the men who lost their lives on the rock-bound coast at Salerno, in the jungle fighting of Quadalcanal, in Flying Fortresses bombing Berlin, or as my cousin who gave his last full measure of devotion of the coral beach of Tarawa. If one of these spirits put his cold hand on your shoulder and whispered in your ear, 'I gave my life for my country, are you going to lend your money to buy bonds so my sacrifice will not be in vain ? What would your answer be? Let your conscience be your guide. Wilhelmina Freytag received second place in the school contest.. Other talented contestants were Arthur Profitt, Joseph Saluzzi, Marvin Fishman and Virgina Carrol. The judges were L. E. Oliver, H. W. Lancaster, and C. H. Mathis. Although Eddie Zigler was unsuccessful in securing the state title we are proud of him and wish him the best of luck in the future. 1 +24 so is Rea' Cross fb, m . I - 55:55 . ' i I it- viii, 'Q 4 l -'.l 4 5 - 1 ff! T ' , ' Es - a S QT' 'z A .ggi p' . s ,' 3 - .-v. 55 if Left to right: Mr. lien Sosland, promotion manager: Peony Starnsg Dona Phillipsg Mrs. Harold Roberts, clxziiiinan of Junior Red Cross,g Miss Helen McDonna, school sponsor, Eleanore l'lernandezg Mr. Joe G1'o1nlmck, assistant promotion 1'l'lil.I1t1QC1' Red Cross work is labor of lovefl For many years it has given its service in times of need but now it has taken on another and more import- ant job, that of assisting the service men and women and their families. Manual has helped in providing safety and welfare of children and adults, made articles for armed forces and disabled veterans in its shops and class- rooms, and participated in Red Cross activities throughout the year. Students have attended monthly All-City Junior Red Cross Council meetings under the supervision of Mrs, Harold Roberts. Two of our girls, Dorothy lilledge and Dona Phillips, have become Stuff Assistants: they have volunteered to give 500 hours a year by doing general office Work at the Chapter House and are entitled to wear the official uniform. , Various homerooms made up EG Christmas boxes decorated with bright colors to spread the spirit of Christinas to the veterans at Excelsors Springs. In the Red Cross Home Nursing Course, students learned symptoms of diseases and the care of patients, especially useful during this shortage of doctors and nurses. They were awarded certificates. Manual had forty-six 1'epresentatiVes and three co-chairman assist the Promotion Department of the Red Fross, under the direction of Mr. Ben Sos- land and Mr. .Toe Grombacli, in distributing' advertising material for the War Fund Camnaign last March. They were given the downtown business section and they proved their capability of the task. Representatives were Wynne Thomas. Charles Cass, Dwain Rasrnnvsen, Ralph Barrera. Kitty lidmiston, Joe Contrare, Rudy listevez, Dwiffht Jones, Manual Blando, Herbert Skillman. Betty Stenpelman. Doris Williams. Paul Rheuark, Hugh McNeely. Stanley Holmes, Hilfe Wainstock, Aneeline Arniato, Edward Bur- gess, Buford Burns, Hari' Vfelch. Richard llarnes, Billy Lewis. Morris Cohen, Dorothy Steen, l'.'Iario Faseone. Susanna Potter, Lnella Parsons, llilly Vogt, Tommy Autonopolos, Robert De Winter, Floyd Green, Robert Wood, Earl Kenny, Mathew llivizco, Fyril Bowers, Virginia Ramirez. Joe llemis. Margaret Sumner, Coralzliziee Mendenhall. Katherine Calfas, Betty Turner. Frank flair-store, .ion l'zg,11.'io3:i, Eddie Zigfler, Theodore Shephard, lfldna McCullen. Miss Helen Q'ilc'lJo1nia. the .lunior Red Fross sponsor ot Manual, has urged correspondence with students of foreign lands. ,,-1: 81 I 1. Snow Hoff' The Student Council sponsored a Snow H011 on March 3, 1944 with two purposes in mind. One was to earn money to purchase long-wished-for trays for our cafeteria, and the other to have a spicy bit of entertainment that everyone would enjoy. The Snow Hop dance has become an annual affair. Jack Abrams and his orchestra gave out with music which kept the dance floor crowded with dancers. During intermission entertainment was furnished by school talentg Bonnie Pope tap danced, Marie Cilia sang popular songs and Dona Phillips did the hula. The Melody Four including B. C. Greene's daughter, Shirley, added the final touch to the program. The boy's gymnasium, where the dance was held, was camouflaged with blue and white crepe paper. Refreshments were served. R. O. T. C. Ball r i 1 1 5 4 5 . The R. O. T. C. Ball and the choice of queen is always eagerly awaitedg for it has become one of the most important school affairs. The fifth annual military ball was held on the night of March 24 in the boys' gymnasium. Red, white and blue streamers formed a canopy over the dance floor, and palms furnished a background for the R. O. T. C. band. Martha Bailey wearing a blue taffeta and net gown, escorted by Aaron Vance, was crowned queen by our vice principal, J. J. Ellis. Her majesty's attendants Lorraine Daringer and Charlene Garber and their escorts, Harry Callicotte and Roy Graham completed the royal party. The delicate formals of the girls in contrast with the stately uniforms of the R. O. T. C. boys produced a striking picture as the Grand March came to a halt in the formation of a V',. The Queen and her aides with their escorts proceded to receive recognition. Miss Bailey was presented with the crown and a gold locket. Misses Daringcr and Garber received bouquets. Honored guests were David Careyg Donald J. York, representing the Manual Craftsmang and Mr. J. Roos, father of a former Manual student, who entertained with a Swiss yodlc. ag 83 13. , , ,,,, '1 Vifolues fubileev r The Wolves Jubilee' a party sponsored by the Manual Society of Debate April 14, was the crowning event of the M. S. Dls royal family. Henry fHankJ Panethere, M. S. D. and Senior class secretary, was crowned King by O. H. Day, principal. Peggy Starns, with her gracious manner, took the crown of Queen with a box of Kleenex while the Prin- cess, Merrilee Buck, and Prince, Carl Barrcca, claimed their crowns with delight. Music was furnished by Jack Moore and his band. Marie Cilia sang Besame Mucho and Leonard Beck played a piano solo. A good time of S4 Q15 Senior Events Senior Election The Manual Society of Debate ruled the senior class this year with Marion Brancato as presidentg James Beauchamp, Vice-president, Henry Panethere, secretary, Donald York, treasurer, and Elmer Pendleton, sergeant-at-arms. Voting took place Tuesday morning, October 19, from a ballot which included nine of the ten ranking seiuiiors, among whom were: Frances Baker, Elaine Figgins. Aaron Vance, and Albert Rasche. O I I O First Senior Meeting The first senior meeting of the year was held October 5 in the aud- itorium with Mr. O. H. Day, principal, acting as temporary chairman since no sponsors had been announced or officers elected. Class jewelry for this year was discussed and voted upon. Most of the students planned to buy rings. Caps and gowns were unanimously voted for graduation costume. Mr. Day presented the sponsors for the senior class. They were: Mar- jorie Davis, Mrs. Margaret Groves, Howard N. Monnett, now in the army and Sam Passiglia. O O O O Seniors Help Christmas Rush When the school board announced that those students who held part time jobs could, with parents permission and a work permit from their employer, hold daytime jobs for two weeks before the regular Christmas vacation many of the seniors decided to go to work. The senior giirls worked in downtown stores, while most of the boys worked in plants making parts for essential industries. Seine students held after school jobs and continued going to school, All of the students who got out of school early were required to make up the Work they had missed. I I O O Senior-Junior Meeting The senior-junior meeting, held in the Manual auditorium January 7, took up the formation of the Builder staff and the paper drive. Marion Brancato, senior president, stated that seniors with good grades should sign up for the Builder staff. He also urged senliors to pay their dues and get their pictures taken immediately. The juniors attended the last part of the meeting. Betty Thurman, junior president, and Peggy Starns, vice president, challenged the seniors to a paper drive that was held the week of January 10. Elmer Pendleton spoke about the basketball tickets, and urged all seniors to bring their papers soon. O l O I Senior-Junior Paper Drive The Seniors were challenged by the Juniors January 7, 1944 to a paper drive. Due to transportation difficulties many students were unable to bring papers. On Thursday, January 13, the day before the end of the paper drive, the Seniors took a chagrined look at their meager stack of paper. This aroused their interest and by the end of the day a dusty and dirty group of seniors had collected around a hundred pounds of paper. The next and last day of the drive the Seniors and Juniors each collected approximately one thousand pounds of paper. The Juniors won the drive having a small margin over the Seniors. Senior-Junior Party The seniors gave the juniors a party February 14, combining a Valen- tine party and the paper drive party they had to give the juniors. The electricians furnished the music, which was excellent. There was entertainment furnished by the tallented seniors. One of the outstanding events was the hula dance done by Dona Phillips. The refreshments were cakes and pop. Dancing continued .until the end of the party. Among the records brought by Marie Cilia, mistress of ceremonies, were String of Pearls , Happy in Love , and Boogie Woo- g1e . Peggy Starns, vice president of the junior class, thanked the seniors for a grand evening. ff ,A F W :ora-sstwnore P V i ,S f gi' 9' V Q DX X W ln Eg YQ X It -1 M .. X if Q11-' Q 3 ii 1 +24 se it Senior Mixer The first Senior mixer was held January 12, 1944 in the girls' gym. The announcement of the Builder staff by Sam Passigliia, Senior sponsor, was a surprise at the mixer. The Builder staff: Editor-in-chief, Wilma Titus, Business Manager, Elmer Pendleton, Activities editor, Elaline Figginsg R. O. T. C. editor, Robert Nollg Sports editor, Albert Rasche, Feature editor, Dona Phillips: Special events and features editor, Donna Schouten and Consuelo Puente, Art editor. The music for the mixer was furnished by the electricians. The girls outnumbered the boys but a good time was had by all. Second Senior M eeling -The second Senior meeting of the year was held November 9, in the auditorium. Senior pictures and dues, the yearbook committee, and several social projects were discussed. Sam Passiglia, one of the senior sponsors, said the cost of the senior pictures, to be taken at Emery, Bird, Thayer's would be 35.50. Marion Brancato, senior president, told the class that the committee chosen for work on the yearbook would be notified in a few days. The class voted for an initial fee of 5162.50 with additional assessments if necessary. The necessity of immediate payment of dues was stressed. Ideal Girl THE LIMPID EYES or ............................................ ME THE 'lscHooL-GIRL COMPLEXION or ...... ,.WILM THE SPARKLING SMILE or .............................. HELE THE GOLDEN HAIR OF ............... .......... E VA LOU M THE INTELLIGENCE OF ........ ....... c oNN1E PUEN THE TRIM FIGURE OF .............. ....... P AULINE CH THE MELLOW VOICE or ........................................ MA THE CHARMING GRACE OF .................. IDA VAZZA THE RADIANT PERSONALITY OF ................ ELAIN THE f'voGUE Loox or ........................................ GEO Ideal Boy THE WARM SMILE or ,..,.................... DICK TESTOR THE COME-HITHERH EYES oE..MELv1N PALDE THE WAVY HAIR or ...................... MAR1oN BRANC THE MELLOW VOICE OF .................................... FRA THE ATLAS AD PI-IYSIQUE OF ...... EARLISS RIC OUTSTANDING INTELLIGENCE OFUALBERT RA THE CONFIDENT STRUT OF .........,.................. ELPID THE UESQUIREA' LOOK OF ....,.. ........... H ENRY PA THE SPORTSMANSHIP OF ........................ JIMMY BE ENERGETIC INITIATIVE OF ...... ELMER PENDLE THE WINNING PERSONALITY OF ............ DON YO THE COURTESY OF ........,............... VINCENT MIGLI -:Sf 87 13+ L BA YOUNG A TITUS N ST. LOUIS A NSFIELD T E U RCH R IE CILIA N O E FIGGINS R GIA KINOAID FF ,I R l A TO N K BALESTERE K ETTS S CHE I O ROCHA N ETHERE A UCHAMP T ON R K A ZZO Nationaf Honor Society l . -V - 1. V E if 'rf -A A ' H - . 1 . Q e I --f 5 - . :,-Ii?-' f ,' . - f - Y .rf rl , 1 g.. z efrglfglf- Q- f 4- . fm- - is .,-at f -1 vi .ar 4 f -c - P . l s... 1 . pf 4 Q3 +P ,,-.- -g ik .,f 'c i t i 1 2 -N Q L ti Q 1- ri' T . .. v . 3 o ' Q . 1 i 1 I wg, V , ,- .- . -aw., , A - Q c- gn ' f' n ew .5 :g ,55 5 vt. El 'Zgi.i.?- 1 I ., E ' .. L' 7-1 ' ', -4 a k? .. ff ?',,g T? ' . . ' . i ' 'A - if 5: .. .ef . 'sf Q ' 1 'Q .w c. . ' ' Y ' H i- 9 ' - V 5 'f li ' 'A . .515 fn A' 'M' 5 ' . . ' f, . ., -.4 , w '1f V . ' 'f' ' q s ' ,. v -' .,,:g -. f' fl: , fqggggt '. f, fgpf..-A Nj . X 'ig.1.g-rig. : A fi? . ' : , A . .,g-3. 5. 9' , u ', ' . 3- ' ' 'f 'P j 1 'ljg 2f','. ' - f . 1, 3 5 -j.'g'F-il ' wir3,j.A -AQ-Ls i f, 21. . V. -,J g ' O ! H 5 . .25- '1 W V, ,..g.,-:,,g--- .. 3 S .4 A e15..1.X?r-31424 , .s......' ' ' 1 - 'ff' -1. XE l 5 t tr --N. -.-an- The National Honor Society is an organization which exists in all of the best high schools of the United States. It corresponds to Phi-Beta Kappa in colleges and universities. lts name is descriptive of its purpose for it is an honor organization and national in scope. The Manual Charter was granted in 1925 and was the 400th chapter charter. That charter was reissued to our new Manual High and Vocational School. Each year after the close of the first semester, the grades of each member of the graduating class are averaged. These averages are based on all the grades of four years of high school work. The National rules require that the upper 339545 in scholarship shall be presented to the faculty from which only l5'l of the entire class may be chosen for mem- bership. Although scholarship is the basis, character, service and leader- ship enter into the selection of members. The letters S. C. S. L., representing these virtues, and the flaming torch of knowledge are fashioned in the design of a highly prized pin given in recognition of membership. Scholarship is the seed of character, and service and leadership are the benefits reaped. lt is the scholar who finds unseen knowledge and pre- sents it for the service of humanity. Service to others gives us the greatest happiness. The wisdom of scholarship combined with the fineness of real character will enable one to render great service, Scholarship, if it is real, will mould noble virtues into your character. Leadership which contri- butes the finest service to -God and man is based on character and work. An assembly is held for the presentation of the pins and the accept- ance of the successful candidates into the society. The chosen few set an example for the under classmen, giving them greater incentive to improve. In this ceremony four students represent the noble virtues. Each ex- plains the meaning of his portrayal wearing a rome of ll characteristic color and carrying a significant symbol. Scholorship is egipresscd by a robe of yellow with an open book as a symbol. Clxarfcter is represented bv a white robe for pureness and the student carries the Bible. Red symbolic of de- votion to fellowmen, God and country. is the color for service and the flag is its emblem. The student portraying' leadership wears a robe of purple and carries a staff. A president chosen from the members of preceding years presides over the society. He reads the pledge to the new niembers a pledge to lift better up to best and to strive to become worthy members in that greater Honor Society of Life. S8 lif- Las! Will and Testimony of The Class of 1944 I, Frank Balestcre, leave my magnificent voice, with which I have caused all the feminine population to swoon, to Don Williams. I, Jimmie Beauhamp, leave my basketball ability to Gerald Russo, knowing that he can never win the games, nor the girls, that I have. I, Marion Brancato, Manual's most brilliant statesman, leave my smooth line of talk to Ralph Indin. I, Marie Cilia, the poor man's Kate Srnithn, leave the golden voice which has brought my fame, to the A Cappella choir as a whole. I, Martha Cusumano, leave my sparkling smile to any girl in the Junior class who is lucky enough to catch any of the few remaining men. I, Elaine Figgins, leave my abounding energy to the Junior class as a whole, , . . it will take the whole class to use it. I, Dona Phillips, leave my hula skirt and Hawaiian dances, to Vesta Deason I, Donald York, will my fantastic imagination to that up and coming junior, Bill Bailey. I, Elmer Pendleton, leave my title as the greatest financier ever to attend Manual, to George Scott. I, Wilma Titus, leave my journalistic ability to Betty Thurman, on the condition that she accept the trouble with the title. We, Connie Puente and Elpidio Rocha, leave our combined artistic skill to Irene Blevens, although she will never achieve our high standard of art. I, Lee Whitehead, do not leave my dramatic grace to any of our Juniors,- not because I am selfish, but because I might need it when I start my career on the stage. I, Rexene Morgan, leave my Indian bracelets to any Junior who has enough energy to carry around all that excess baggage. I, Bonnie Pope, leave my happy smile and classy pep to Peggy Starns, although she will never cheer the students as I have. I, Betty Davis, leave my boyfriends to the Juniors ffemalej since I'm sure they will need a new supply. I, Bob Noll, leave all my R. O. T. C. medals to Howard House, knowing that he will never obtain my popularity with the Sergeant or with the women. Last, but not least, to the Freshman, we, the Glorified Seniors, leave our elevator passes , to the Sophomoresg we leave all our F'sg to the Juniors, our amazing talents and abilities galore, and the use of our an- swer books so that they can take up where we left offg to the nurse we leave our headaches, sore throats to be distributed evenly fall good for a passout to go homeb 1 to the cafeteria, we leave all the broken glasses and what's left of the silverware: to the faculty at large we leave all talking, giggling, and jabering, and our heartfelt thanks for a grand four years of thrills and excitement. In Memory LAURA M. STEARNS 1900-1936 A perfect woman, nobly plamfd Tn warn, to comfort, and command,- And yet a Spirit still, and bright With something of angelic light. A loyal and courageous woman, a sincere and unassuming leader in the group with whom she cast her lot, a woman who could reach out and touch that which was best in human life, a woman with shy, gentle humor that was always a surprise and delight-that was Laura Maria Stearns. We will miss her beautiful and gracious presence. We will miss the sin- cerity of her friendship. But she has left us a heritage of the qualities of her person and character, which by her living were made real to us. Best of all, Miss Stearns was an inspiration to her pupils. She was so confident of their power of creation that they responded to her with all that was best in them. A notable example of her ability to inspire resulted in the writing and publishing of two volumes of verse by a club organized, dedicated, and named in her honor the Laureate Club. Miss Stearns was happy in her work with those pupils and in their accomplishments. She was proud of her inheritance, being the niece of David Emerson, a relative of Ralph Waldo Emerson. She has gone but she lives on in the hearts of those who knew her best and in the minds of those whom she in- spired and helped. Life has been made brighter, better and more beautiful because Laura Maria Stearns passed our way. O 0 O O of 90 la, In Memory e BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KIZER Teacher 1903-1943 Go, little book, your destined way, New songs the coming years will give, Maris work is fleeting, has its day, But where truth is, that will live B.F. Kizer Every generation points with pride to those who devote their lives to their fellow man--for greater love hath no man. Every school is gifted once in a while with one who possesses rare qualities as a teacher. It is through these qualities our lives have been en- riched by Mr. Kizer's presence. A We will cherish his memory, not for what he said--but rather for what he was--int'elligent, and kind. These are not just common virtues, for who could aspire to greater heights than these--that a man devote himself to the greatest profession of making others find their own self-being. Let us not mourn this m.an's passing, but rather thank God for giving him to us- '9l91li+ Ten Years Hence Wh't changes come about during a ten year period? As I am an inveter- ate reader. there is scarcely a newspaper that escapes my perusal: conse- quent'y I have kept well informed in regard to the graduates of Manual High and Vocational School in the class of 1944. Just recently I have learned that Marion Brancato, senior class president, finally rinhierofl his life-long ambition and is now a successful lawyer in the office of the district attorney, while Coleen May is a court secretary. Robert Noll is the new general in the South Pacific. General McArthur didn't accompli-fb enough to suit him so Bob has taken things into his own hands. Some of the toys are still with him. Elpidio Rocha and Hank Pane- there are the chief occupants of the guard house. I walked, 1'hro 0'h the Union Station last evening, and whom should I meet but Bette Jones. She was returning to Jefferson City to resume her work as private secretary to Senator Frank Lamonaco. I am told that Elaine Figgins is the skating champion of 1954, but she should know that you can't get to heaven on roller skates 'cause you roll right by those pearly gates. On Bwvwrlway there are two familiar names blazing in immense letters. Dona Phillips and Iee Whitehead. Dona is the featured dancer in Ha- waiian Melodies and Lee has the feminine lead in the dramatic show The Life of Madame Lazongaf' I had a desire to drive through Swope Park recently and saw two men, whom I felt surf- that I knew, feeding the animals. As I approached near- er, I reeofrni ofI them to be none other than Mike Wainstock and Bob Bow- man, authorities on everything pertaining to the zoo. Ch:1r'ene Garber and Rexene Morgan are responsible for the fantastic hair-do's the women are wearing now days. David Carey is still a busy scientist trying to squeeze blood out of a turnip. Norma Johnson, Edna Ewing and Alice Forrest have finally become nurses. Norma and Alice are both in Europe, while Edna is in a school of nursing teaching the Cadet Nurses. Have you read Jimmy Beauchamp's new book? It was recently publish- ed under the title of 'tThe New Rules of Basketball? You remember he didn't like the old ones. With some of our class still at Manual, it is not surprising that we hear so many good reports on the school activites. Some of our dear teachers have retired, to be replaced by some of the senior class of '44. William Weaver took Miss Titterington's classes of I-Iuman Science, Betty Standi- fer is teaching American Government in Room 2193 and Don York has taken over Mr. Lancaster's job as counselor, in order that Mr. Lancaster could devote his whole day to Chemistry. In case you have a problem concerning heart or scandal, send in your questions to Donna Schouten who is still writing her Dot Fix column, but now for the Big Spring Daily Sun. It seems I have exhausted my supply of news for the present, but if the class of '44 has become so famous in the past ten years, what may we ex- pect of them in the future? C . O ' i 1 l f X X X n1l ,. N L , Q 4 Z 31 ,fe Q' 4-ff + xl? Q K g fo ,C Q X . C' 5 0 1 . ' U ' - - 'Qi Q5 - , Z - . ' W , I , . U , JW , vllllnr 4ff ' ' nv i L W, ,Q Il' H' nf 1 A 1 M 4? wi 'i .i FE f'1 :W I 4 I . 1 3 1 i n 4 E 5 I I, I 4 i , If ' 3: j ' 1 1 -1 ' J 1 I ,1' 3 i T111 ,, 5, u ,. ,gp PL 1 3 I 1 3 Y -x EI fr VI' H' :pf N E , , fi ii 91 .g- V 4 R. O. T. C. Ofjqcers 1 3 5 First Row: 1st Lt. Stanley Holmes, 2nd Lt. John Pirog, 1st Lt. Jasper Totta, 1st Lt. Charles Gleason. Second Row: 2nd, Lt. Marion Brancato, Sgt. Jennings, Capt. Robert Noll. u o o o Advisory Board The Advisory Board consists of Mr. O. H. Day, principalg Lieutenant Colonel E. W. Bondy, proffessor and tacticsg Captain Wallace J. Little, assistant proffessor of military science and tactics, and Sergeant Robert L. Jennings, military instructor. Promotions are made through the Advisory Board on recommen- dations of Sergeant Jennings, with the approval of Mr. Day, and are passed by Colonel Bondy. As a result of the quality found in the R. O. T. C. this year, many promotions have been made. The success of the M. H. V. S. unit has been due largely to the outstanding abilities of the cadet officers. .14 95 is ,, s .1 i 1 I I i 4 OFFICERS n 1st Lt. Holmes, Stanley R. lst Lt, Gleason, Charles S. 2nd, Lt Pirog, John F. I v SERGEANTS ' S!Sg't. Garcia Damian Set. Camphell, Andrew J. ! COPORALS 1 Corp. WVainstock, Mike lforp.Yarherry, Roger E. 4 I PRIVATES FIRST CI ,ASS Pte. Kissenger, Richard I Pfc. Sims, Kenneth C. Pfc. Fishman, Marvin D. Pfc. Vance, Aaron A. Pfc. Rocha, Elpidio Pfe. Bertuglia, Leonard J. Pfe. Harrison, Vvllllkllll J. PRIVATES Pvt. Adkins, George L. Pvt. Forrest, Robert G. Pvt Hampton, John S. Pvt. Kamerick, George A. Pvt. Lentz, Glenn C. Pvt. Payton, Donald C. Pvt. Propst, Theodore J. Pvt. Peak, Dan C. Pvt Bailey, XVilliani C. Pvt. Bartlett, Forrest L. Pvt. Blanchard, Charles Pvt Clutoh, James ll. Pvt. Frisby, Jack E. Pvt. Grace, Clarance E. Pvt. Mettler, Robert L. W Pvt. Sample, William M. Pvt. Williamson, Byrl L. Pvt Adams, Nvllllillll J. Pvt. Clem, James A. Pvt. Davis, Lowell L. Pvt Messick, Kenneth E. Pvt. Partney, Robert E. Pvt. Shephard, Harold E. Pvt. NVeigel, Robert H. Pvt. Walter, Donald E. 1 i . T. C. is to awaken in the student an appre- V The Mission of the R. 0 ciation of the obligations of citizenship, and to prepare him for leadership whether in peace or in war. There are hundreds of young men in the service today that have had R. O. T. C. training, many of whom have received commissions, At the beginning of the year, officers and non-coniniissioned officers were ao- pointed and the instructions of cadets were started. ln November. the unit left the preparatory training stage and marched in the Armistice Day parade. ln May, we had our annual grovernment inspection. Last year lxinmwl was designated an honor school of the Seventh Service Command, and for this reason, the cadets this year have had the privilege of wearine a red star on their sleeves. The cadets hone to continue this honor for the boys next vear. Manv hours in extra drilling were spent after school on forma- tion for this occuasion. The inspection was under the supervision of 0l l,lL'Ql'r2 of the Seventh Service Command. Second Platoon OFFICERS Capt. Noll, Robert J. lst Lt. Totta, Jasper A. 2nd Lt. Brancato, Marion M SERGEANTS lst. Sgt. Callicotte, Harry H. Sgt. Flagg, Robert C. Sgt. Graham, Roy G COPORALS Goff, Edwin J. ' Langdon, Roger F. Shepherd, Theodore A. Shirk, Harold D. Breedlove, Jack L. Campbell, Virgel McDonald, Jack J. Bush, Levi W. Kirby, Floyd L. Tate, Robert G. Miller, Raymond A. Sullivan, Dale E. PRIVATES FIRST CLASS House, Howard H. PRIVATES Atchley, Edward W. Kelly, Albert S. Ottaviano, Salvatore Maddux, Overton J. Conover, James B. Frear, William C. Norwood, George L. Tucker, Irvine L. Penchar, Francis J. Rheuark, Paul J. F'.errantelle, Joseph Long, Roy M. Perparas, James T. Donaldson, Howard McComb, John T. Henritz, Robert C. Railcy, Harry E. Shipley, Wayne R. C The R. O. T. C. unit, this year, under the direction of Sergeant Robert L. Jennings, has been greatly reduced in size but they maintain the fine, disciplined unit of previous years. The company has shown a high standard of moral by its support and cooperation in the activities of the unit. The main objective of the unit throughout the year, was to help the cadets to become better citizens and students and to help them gain a brief under- standing of military work. Cadet Captain Robert Noll was designated as Commanding Officer of the unit the first of the year but soon after the second semester he was replaced by Cadet lst Lieutenant Stanley Holmes. +25 97 Ryfle Team Roger Yarberry, Stanley Holmes, Roy Graham, Robert Noll, Francis Penechar. Five cade-tsg Cadet Captain Robert Noll, Cadet lst Lieutenant Stanley Holmes, Cadet Sergeant Roy Graham, Cadet Corporal Roger Yarberry and Cadet Private First Class Francis Penechar, represented the M. H. V. S. Rifle Team. The team fired creditably in all the matches this year. First firing in the Inter-city Rifle Matches in competition with the eight other high schools of Kansas City, and then the Seventh Service Command Match which included seven states. Targets are sent to the headquarters at Omaha, Nebraska and after being scored are sent back to the school. The captain of the team was Cadet lst Lieutenant Stanley Holmes. affsw B and xl., .1 .jfff fl fr to First Row: Vincent Sorrentino, Jack MacDonald, Lacy Brown, Iris Malone, Marie Camareno Second Row: Bob Ward, Tom Ruffalo, Norman Rollo, Leonard Beck, Frank Marsalla, Arthur Proffitt Third Row: Edward Schmidt, Charles Shorb, Dana Sullivan, Joseph Ferrantelle, Ruth Robbins, Elda Mae Reed, Margaret Sumner Fourth Row: Betty Nobles, Shirley Noland, Geraldine Mendenhall, Bobby Gene For- rest, Barbara Spears Fifth Row: Margaret Bacon, Harold Shirk, Don DeWitt, Jack Smart, Joe Saluzzi Continuing its established tradition, the M. H. V. S. Band proved a peppy and smartly uniformed group, ready to perform at a moments notice. Throughout the year its repertoire was a varied one, ranging from sedate overtures, thru stirring marches, to rhythmic boogie-Woogie. In addition to regular assemblies, the band played for the R. O. T. C. Battalion Parade, at neighboring schools and for commencement exercises. Letters awards for musicianship, scholorship, and loyalty were pre- sented to Leonard Beck, Joseph Fcrrantelle, Frank Marsalla, Geraldine Mendenhall, Shirley Noland, Tom Ruffalo, Joseph Salluzzi, Barbara Spears, Charles Shorb, and Margaret Sumners. STUDENT CONDUCTOR, Leonard Beck SECRETARY, Margaret Sumners TREASURER, Geraldine Mendenhall Eugene A. Beeman, director, has ably guided the band in fulfilling its purpose: to maintain current fl'll.lSlC21l standards and to develope the mem- bers' ability in musicianship and citizenship. E r 1-gyfftf - '5 aug p 'Nei - -9'-' . ,112 'Q' W ' fl-SEM X K- ' . 5 T .-,.-.,, , . ...,.. ak..-V--, -wif 100 FF- HO Emo Qk 1, s Q x Qs Q6 .fQ f? f U X A ' v f - W A - ff' ff C 7 W Qi 'PD 'KK -.1 ' 'f 0 X x 6? ff 3 XX N gk XX 1 5 , i .lx ff Q J . . J N Ki QQ?-A N X 7 f' Q 6 E, f , A -f 1 QI ,. QV XA MLW ffqa .,,,, . , A, f if 0 0 , ffff 46 I dh xxx '-xx 0 0 W' , ' -Q J ' Q 0 EEE Z X f.I'5.Sfs 0 rm D 0 ' -CX . I 0 0 Q vm fx E N 7 0 . - N Au .xXXxxxXiijQXkRQEQi X cm IQNIXQIKIXA X NXxxNYXNX. Mu'-,,4lJ'11JU Jllfwxx ., ,I , , -XXX 'Yq'. u, 'H XX X K X WWWuwlKLkl KN Huron- gES: I F if m fNX1Y1. hmux Xxx 4 ,S f Uh! um! X 5 in IH lk ,,,,fffg, ' zgggfi1.' ':fg1 1w ff BT X t R 1 me DREAMERQ Home Rooms 115-215-219-205 Home Rooms H5-215-219-205 HOME ROOM 115 First Row: Sarita Horton, Beverly Jennings, Donna Hills, Lois Leong, Clyda Chinn. Second Row: Jo Ann Najolia, Perry Wright, Johnnie Mae Ray, Ione Lee Fajen. Third Row: Donald Walters, Manual Blando, Patsy May Hill, Opal Dean Sellers, An- toinette Christiano. Fourth Row: Olive South, Herbert Skillman, La Von Coffey, Winona Warford. C l I I HOME ROOM 215 First Row: Rose Marie Midena, Patricia Monroe, Molly DeLuna, Doris Ehrhardt, August Scherzer. Second Row: Marie Cilia, Martha Lee Bailey, Mary Dillin, Marvin Fishman, Chester French, Manual Barrera. Third Row: Juanita Belk, Betty Jean McDaniel, Clifford Mueller, Aubrey Woods, James Sallee, Jim Bevers. Fourth Row: Bob Palmer, George Lee Norwood, Myon Davis, Miss Davis, John Mc- Connell. O I I I HOME ROOM 219 First Row: Ida Vazzano, Joleen Wood, Doris Boyd, Jennie Cucchfiara. Second Row: Norma Johnson, Bonnie Pope, Martha Lingg, Esther Eskew, Miss Kube. Third Row: Rudy Mendoza, Mary Jo, Standifer, Billy Clemenger, Josephine Tidona. Fourth Row: Lucille Pfeiffer, Mary Frances Abbolito, Eileen Cresswell, Virginia Sulli- van. O O O I HOME ROOM 205 First Row: Merlin McCool, Donald Coen, Bill Meier, Buford Burns. Second Row: Clifford Watson, Cary Tompkins, Stephen Saluto, Carol Farlow, Neville Klopus. Third Row: Beverly Kennedy, Roger Millward, Eddie Burgess, Helen Tomlinson. Fourth Row: Warren Moore, Gerald Burriss, Bob McKeone, Bill Suiter, John Artie Wren, Ferrill Whitney. 451035- Home Rooms 217-312-230-404 'W' -gf i Home Rooms 217-312-230-404 First ROW: Melva Summerskill Dorothy Steen, Ma C I Wh' ' , .- Cohen, George Taylor,,Bill Koehler, me asconey mm mngton' Mouls Second Row: Betty Murphy, LaDelle Hayes, Norma Gillilland, Bob Moore Dante Con. Lorno, Gordon Boothe. ' Third Row: James Renner, Kathleen Smith, Edward Powers, Charles Disalvo Norman Pence, Bennie McCoy. ' Fourth Row: Nadine White, Kenneth Snapp, Donald Forsee, Billy Marshall, Lyle Wes- cott, Mr. Passiglia. First Row: Marie Glorioso, Dorothy Elledge, Charlotte Coleman, Virginia Wilson, Clifford Payton, Katherine Hopper, Virginia Ramirez. Second Row: Daphne Roden, Edna Ewing, Norma Stogsdill, Mattie Comer, James Clutch, Wayne Sword, Lorene Brasington. Third Row: Alice Forrest, Peggy Starns, Frances Bullock, Bette Jones, Roger Yar- berry, Charlene Garber, Frank Balestere, Norman Worthley. Fourth Row: Betty Plaskett, Lorraine Daringer, Damian Garcia, Fred Jackson, Vivian Baker, Reavetta Boak, Consuelo Montoya. Fifth Row: La Donna Steele, Catherine Crabtree, Miss Hughes, Lois Snorgrass, Helen Brady, Lee Whitehead, John Harrigan. First Row: John Barrera, Frank Bandazzo, Robert Newkirk, John Giangreco, Bill Skelton, Fred Cacioppo. Second Row: Tommy McC1'ay, Richard Yates, Michael Bua, Claborne Jones, Everett Zoellers, Floyd Green, James Browing. Third Row: Frank Vittorino, James Pease, Bob Ford, Joseph Petralie, Harold Newkirk, James Baysinger, Billy Evans. Fourth Row: Mike Fulco, Tommy Cain, Phil Milazzo. First Row: Betty Schmitt, Josephine Catalano, Antoinette Daleo, Betty Thurman., Mary Theresa Saluzzi, Gladys Dillin, Eddie Zigler Second Row: Coleen May, Gertrude Williams, Vyonna Dory, Rexene Morgan, Rosa Vazzano, Anna Marie Vicari Third Row: Batty Ann Turner, Elaine Figgins, Donna Schouten, Frank Lomonaco, John Giamalva, Frances Musso. Mary Ann Milci ruurth Row: Mary Jennings, Rosetta Green, Geneva James, Albert Rasche, Jvc Castrianni, Frank Armato Fifth Row: Nick Pizzichino, Louclla Lawbaugh, Mr. Fairchild, Charles Blanchard, Joe Cunningham 93 105 32+ Home Rooms 130-225-22 +5-Q10639+ Home Rooms 130-225-22 Home Room 130 First Row: Lucy Denti, Sarah Alva, Dorothy Nobles, Anna Lapere, June Frisbee, Earlene Nelson Second Row: Mary Began, Caroline Farantolla, Evelyn O'Brien, Mary L. Harding, Angelina Armata, Blanche Higgins, Congetta Ferraro Third Row: Ella M. Ramsey, Rosalee Blackburn, Sandy Sciortino, Virginia Hoog, Theresa Abbolito, Virginia Whittelsey Fourth Row: Hazel Smith, Hannah Began, Frances Capper, Joyce Clevenger, Miss Betty Harman, Camilla Reed, Shirley Goff Fifth Row: Shirley Mohart, Ida Mathews, Elizabeth Donnelly, Betty Nelson, Leila Husted, Ruth Kipp Home Room 225 First Row: Byr Williamson, Betty Rodgers, Robert Partney, Hazel Traw, Pearl Niccoli, Velma Erwin Second Row: Kathleen Hurlbut, Leonore Castello, Robert Weigel, Jean Harbison, Betty Standifer, Pauline Church, Eileen Daniel Third Row: Candelaria Florez, Elmer Pendleton, Irene Blevins, Lloyd Brecht, Joseph- ine Cody, Robert Dewinter Fourth Row: Mrs. Farnsworth, Lois Capps, Aaron Vance, Don Williams, Andy Camp- bell, Don York, Mike Danna Q I I C Home Room 22 First Row: Jimmy Crouse, Jimmy Jesse, Elma Adkins, Jean Jones, Maxine Bumble- com, Josephine Schembre Second Row: Joe LaBruzzo, Evelyn Coin, Dorothy McDonald, Barbara Smith, Kittie Edmiston, Mary Lou Yeates, Wilma Allen Third Row: Antoinette Amoroso, Billie Claire Jennings, Ralph Indin ag 107 gn? Home Rooms 218-119-116-314 511' '1 i 1 E wi IH 5, -if-------A-V---W HY- - fm f -7' 1 ff-jj V- IH- 1 i Home Rooms 218-119-116-314 First Row: Ken Messicl Shirley Trowbridge, Shirley Axton, Lettia Beaver, Dorothy Dolgenew, Mary iarrison Second Row: Howard House, Sam Cohen. Alice Ann Cook, Mary Sauro, Louella Parsons, Letha Beaver, Myrtle Belle Hawkins Third Row: Charles Lentz, Roberta Tripisi, Marilee Brock, Betty Hames, June Modlin, Rosemond Miles Fourth Row: Phiyllis Triano, Leona VVillian1s, Richard Kissenger, Leonard Bertriglia' Helen Milazzo, Grace Monaco Fifth Row: Susanna Potter, Phil Balano, Mrs. Pyles First Row: John Hoyle, George Hutmacher, Charles Gott, Catherine Fairall, Robert Powell, Pat Durgrer Second Row: Virgil Driskell, Stanley Marlin, Robert Nelson, Betty Hand, David Bowman, Ralph Lucas, Herbert Bliekhanl Third Row: Phillip Roach, Don Meadows, Frank Montesano, Mike Saragusa, Harold Wilper, Anna Mae Beckley Fourth Row: Raymond Nunns, Hugh McNeeley, Willard Steffens, Charles Welliver, LeRoy Casey First Row: Nila Avery, Helen Nieto, Opal Moore, Betty Davis, Bertha Monroe, Miche- lene Christiano Second Row: Dorothy Spindler, Margaret Masters, Betty Nash, John Snyder, Charles Gleason, Alma Jean Sexton, Frances Piranio Third Row: Mary Ruth Alexander, Maxine Proper, Barbara Graham, Miss Carr, Charlotte Cowing, Chloy Dorrance Fourth Row: Helen Jensen, VVaunetta Knight, Betty Steppelman, Maud Allen o 0 0 o First Row: Bob Ward. Marie Camareno, Shirley Noland, Betty Nobles, Joe Remis, Jim Clemons, Vincent Sorrentino Second Row: Iris Malone, Margaret Bacon, Joe Saluzzi, Norman Rollo, James Black- burn, Tom Ruffalo, Bill Barnes Third Row: Harold Shirk, Lacy Brown, Elda Reed, Edward Schmidt, Frank Marsalla, Arthur Proffitt Fourth Row: Ruth Robbins, Margaret Sumner, John YVilliams, Joseph Ferrantelle, Donald De Witt, Leonard Beck Fifth Row: Geraldine Mendenhall, Dana Sulivan, Jack Smart, Mr. Beeman 109 Home Rooms 117-325-121-222 P Home Room 117-325-121-222 Home Room 117 First Row: Rae Medlov, Roberta Lamont, Dona Phillips, Josephine Arredonda Second Row: Carnieline Brancato, Doris Williams, Zina Tomlinson, Melba Young Wilma Titus Third Row: Helen Mead, Paul Rheuark, Jasper Totta, Jeanne Moore, Fourth Row: Bertha Hardin, Joseph Suiter, Betty Brown I l I C First Row: Eleanore Hernandez, Patricia Fajen, Concha Ibarra, Ed Whittaker Second Row: Lucille Cherrito, Josephine Cherrito, Wilhelmina Freytag, Nora Lentz Third Row: Mary Jean Perry, Anna Cramer, Helen Estevez, Dorothy Bury Fourth Row: Ruth Robbins, Martha Cissna, Anna Crocker, Miss Chase First Row: Stanley Holmes, Marion Brancato, John Pirog, Virginia Grasher Second Row: Clel Dirck, Bob Noll, Pete Crosby Bob Antrim, Kenneth Sims Third Row: Robert Mayer, Bob Bowman, Leroy Solomon, John Madrueno Fourth Row: Vincent Migliazzo, Earl Ricketts, John Williams, Henry Oneal, Roy Hill O I O O First Row: Jack Crapisis, Nina Graziano, Irene Ruffolo, Billy Vogt Second Row: Tommy Antonopoles, Helen Crabtree, Robert Briggs, Harold Krashin, Merrill Law Third Row: Faith McWilliams, Mitchell Forte, Roe Rayborn, Marvin Bruce Webb, Laurence Walker O O l O .gf 111331- Home Rooms 308-21 -406-24 Home Rooms 308-21-406-24 First Row: Dean YVii'e, Lester Land, Don Eshelman Second Row: Glenn Lentz, LeRoy Bennett, Harold Jordan, Donald Alexander, Third Row: Charles Knight, Mr. Harris I I I I First Row: Margaret Long, Evelyn McKee, Martha Easely, Mary Vazzano, Billie Ann May, James Cather Second Row: Mr. Voth, Catherine Lyon, Gloria Dockery, George Scott, Pauline Odom, Eva Land, Verna Dean Smith. Victor Sellaro, Kathleen Martin, Ray Bengert, Joe Como, Vito LaBruzZo Third Row: Louis Scimeca, Jess Harrison o o o 0 First Row: Rose Ann Rockford, Isabel Alverado, Georgia Kincaid, Rose Mary Harris, Edna McCuller, Clara Bianchino Second Row: Miss Leedy, Consuelo Puente, Dorothy Reece, Katherine Mills, Margaret Mather, Dorothy Wilper, Doris Withworth Third Row: Alfred Greathouse, James Conover, Molly DeLuna, Les Cemley, Frances Godsey, Louise Gulley Fourth Row: Fredric Ruize, Salvatore Clementi, WVilliam Lefevers, Jim Beauchamp, Laurence Sinovich First Row: Rita Hayt, Angeline Fusaro, Mary G. Taylor, Margaret Axton, Nadine Zumwalt, Ralph Haney, Warren Lathrop Second Row: Rosie Russo. Regina Cosgrove, Eleanor Moody, Thelma Blunt, Helen Rose, Harold Taylor Third Row: Jolin Yeisley, John Larson, Jimmy Murphy, Alfred Stewart, Glen Lawson, George Fiscliboch, Harold Dean Fourth Row: Robert Ostrand, Ted Kelly, Joe Panethere af 113 lie Upper Third of Senior Class Rank Name Rasche, Albert Whittaker, Edward Lee Figgins, Elaine Welsh, Mary Grace Quick, Evelyn Garber, Charlene Young, Melba Coleen Noll, Robert John Taylor, Steve Eugene Williams, Irene L. May, Coleen Puente, Consuelo James, Geneva Pendleton, Elmer Brush, Ruth Alexander, Mary Ruth Vance, Aaron Solomon, Leroy A. Wood, John Bowman, Robert Cresswell, Eileen Whitehead, Betty Lee Hansen, Raymond Foster, LaVerne Penechar, Francis Saluzzi, Joe Garcia, Damien Rocha, Elpidio Cilia, Marie Harrigan, John -if 114 13. Rank Name 31. Abbolito, Mary Frances 32. Young, Eugene 33., Warford, Winona W. 34. Grasher, Virginia 35. Dirck, Clel O. 36. Jones, Bette 37. Ricketts, Earliss 38. Newell, Harold 39. Fishman, Marvin 40. Sacks, Osie L. 41. Clayton, George A. 42. Stogsdill, Norma L. 43. Lowe, Clyda Ruth 44. Crosby, Pete 45. Pirog, John 46. Gibson, Juanita 47. Daringer, Lorraine R. 48. Rodriquez, Carmen 49. Eshleman, Rolland E. 50. Brasington, Lorene 51. Brady, Helen 52. Miller, Iva Lee 53. Bury, Dorothy 54. Brancato, Marion 55. Phillips, Wade 55. Titus, Wilma Jane 57. Schouten, Donna 57. Garcia, Chris 59. Mangiaracina, John 60. Carey, David VGEATIGNAL SHODS ff U M W My W f 0 fi , we C54 X Y A X JVGCXZPIVZCAS MMDB J ? 1 P E ii 4' I Q kf 9 Q 0 W ,I on X I O 5 ' W . mv, .Ill u X f ' ' 14? ' '1 ' ' 1 YQ Y K ft 4 ' 4 W 7 'j 1 O Q ' K5 156, G00 M599 f O v EV 7 A-Q ,QQ Q 1 Q U M W P - , 7 h H 2 2 'E 4 ,, E, L 5, 2, Y .35 if Vocational Shops ...J , Top Left to Right First Row Gene Sanders Raymond Miller Wayne Jones Second Row Jlmmy Reynolds Edwazd Belt Charles Calhoon Carmelo Calablese Flrst Ron Russell Founsend Donald Solomon Ronald Aggus Second Row Davld McCauley Floyd Knb5 Chaxles Benshoof Lee Rowe Bottom Left to Rlght Fxrst Row Robelt Altens Frank DeWald Second Row Mr MlSllU Rudolph Zajslen Flrst Row Mary Welch ROV Long Challes Hemzelman gg 117 yn xl ! T' Second Row: Jack Breedlove, H.B. Campbell, John McComb :gy V. dig 11 W' K, W 1 l Y 3 Y x i 1 E1 11 W Lf i, I i L Eu H Q . ? in V1 P i I 6 fx. u i ,2 E77 Vocational Shops Printing Joe Vivona, Deane Hamilton, Harry Hoffman, Earl Chinn, Bill Morrrison, Carl Mannino Bill Haddock, James Perparas Carmel Pekarek, Bill Brinegar, Martha Cusumano, Laverne Foster, Mr. Kunz, Fred Weeks, Earl Trimble Welding Calvin Strange, Donald Jeffers, Ralph Barreca, Mr. John Booy, William Holden, Robert Tate Aviation Mechanics Dolores Gifford, Walter Fulkerson, Paul Raney, Virgil Campbell, Ervin Stomps, Bill Couser Machine Shops Mr. Farrell, Rudy Estevez, Wayne Kanatzer John Mair, James Woods, Richard Warger, Tony Sanchez, Ross Alvarado, William Brock, Levi Bush Lewis Fry, Joe Contrare, Harry Railey, Joe Bongiovanni, Ed Koontz, Ed Coleman Leo Barresi, Mr. Pickell, Leonard Manzo, Gerald Russo, Salvatore Manzo Arlene Jackson, Lawrence Mclntire, Archie Morrison, Jack Parsons, John Pointer Auto Shop Irvine Tucker, Thomas Wynne, Bob McCarty, Norman Clevenger, Ed Goff, Mac Steele, Mr. Penix 'wEf119Ev Pi w 'i 1 N 1 xx I E3 H 1 51 1, I 4 J r 1 V i Y Qi q r E1 fl QU 2 I I, eil :Ni W 1 5 X i T W NP .l l 1 i 1 - 1 , ' W Vocational Shops Sewing First Row: Charlotte Cowing, Marie Glorioso, Mrs. Farnsworth, Clara Bianchino, Helen Nieto, Virginia Ramirez First Row: Harold Thompson, Robert Raines Second Row: Richard Barnes, Dudley Barker, Norman Saad Electrical Shop First Row: Earl Kenny, Francis Penechar, Frank Montaleone, Harold Stienberg, Mr. C. H. Mathis, George Colley Second Row: Charles Ames, Robert Wood, Jasper Tutorino, George Holloway, Chann- ing Allen, Walter Hanley, Charles Shorb Woodwork Shop First Row: Mr, Brinton, Bill Perry, Sterling Haughn, Eugene Scovill Second Row: Mike Danna, Robert Ibarra, Charles Conwell Sewing Edith Calhoon, Ruth Holm, Ramona Gibler, Mary Louise Morales, Mary Sappenfield Pattern Shop First Row: M1'. S. Thorton, Matthew Rizzo, Cyril Bowers, Richard Alexander Aviation Mechanics First Row: Cleff Hagerman, Mr. L. A. Scott, Wade Phillips, James Pierce Second Row: Richard Brier, Dwain Rasmussen, Henry Panethere Sewing Mary Taylor, Cloy Dorrance, Frances Capper, Opal Moore, Camilla Reed, Beverly Kennedy Maxine Green, Mrs. Eckles, Marie Lee, Katherine Calfas, Anna Bernal, Margie Moore Sewing Frances Piranio, Lou Ellen Fry, Betty Jean Wright, Mintie Baker, Raevetta Boak, Molly DeLuna ,gg 121 gas Y 5 Q. 1 JL F w mf 5 K Q I X x ufoqmp 1 T iff X 2 x X 3' UJJ 5 Wi' fl 0 KW ,A . -Kan ,K I 7 t X al-,fl 6235 Jig 5 N rj rw Q x .,o,, x .f 6 1- Q, 3, f. J X - V M1 V' J ' . 13, N51 H ,XII xxlx 7, .1- C95 ,xv j TN J -1512335 In Appreciation We, the Builder Staff of 1944, Want to acknowledge our appreciation and thanks to: Mr. Homer Kunz, whose years of experience in the printing of annuals, made our annual possible. Mr. B. C. Greene, whose talent and time, was liberally given to the work of photography, as he has done in past years. Mr. Sam Passiglia, whose English ability, ideas and everlasting patience, claims our utmost gratitude. Miss Grace Leedy, whose supervision of art-work has given our annual spice and color. M'ss Marion Day, who counseled us in problems of production and form, from time to time. Miss Zula Chase for the use of typewriters and typists. M'sses Betty Jones and Osie Sacks, whose typing ability aided greatly in putting material in proper form. 124 Ee Four Years With Manual It seems like a long, long time ago when on a nice rainy day we first walked into that grand old, and we do mean old building. called Manual High and Vocational School. At that time we had classes in the entire maize and after going to English in Room 256 we were lost for three days, both physically and mentally. That year was a wonderful year, us freshman thought we wuz bigshots, no worries yes sir, no worries, ex- cept homework, homework, and uh! oh yes, more homework. But the time of our life came when that big blond senior winked at us. lOf course the fact that our father sold nylons had nothing to do with it.D Well, Christmas came and gone and so did vacation and we saw those terrible cards come out and we're still having a tough time trying to tell Mom and Pop F stands for fine. Oh! boy is High School fun. We had our first-you know what, and Helen asked us over to her house and we read Comic books clear up until 8:30 and then she walked us home. Gee! ain't love grand. Well Easter came and we had a pretty assembly, but we couldn't clap. They said adults didn't do things like that. After hearin' we were men now we told Mom and we were hopin', but shucks she said we still couldn't say words like devil and darn. Well! spring is here and we gotta job throwin papers f15c a nightb but someday we'll still be president. We had National Honor Assembly today and a nice lady who teachers seniors, said we gotta study hard to get an honor like this. Man we wanta make this, so we studied fifteen minutes longer tonight. Well, after half an hour studying was up we had plenty of pleasant dreams re- citing see, saw, sawed, I mean see, saw, seen. Our basketball team they finished tied for fifth this year but we didn't see any games instead we went down to the picture show and whooped it up. Well we went home to- day knowing we are now a Sophomore or to express my teacher's words we are now regular young ladies and gentlemen. Well, we're going to stop studying now because us kids are gettin' so smart now even the teachers ask us the answers to certain questions such as I was or were going to town- Well were kissin the doors now and here's hopin we come back next fall. Another summer has passed now and we're all a year older. Gosh the subjects we gotta take, English, Geometry, I-Iistory of Civilization, Bugology, Gym and cooking. Thos'll get any guy or gal down. Have we ever got a teacher for English, he gives us vocabulary for Homework, don't think anyone ever heard of. For instance: dictunary, enciclopedia and exsellent. Oh yow we got a compliment today from a teacher, she called us an Adolescent Moron? P. S. fWe still haven't found out what it means.J Well going back to English again we all had to write a poem today on the subject that interests us most. After consulting Shakespeare, Longfellow, and others we finally framed this lovely little thing. One day while walking down the avenue I thought I saw a gal I knew I walked right up and said How do you do, How would you like to Woo, Woo '! We think we had better stick to throwing papers, what dot you think? Up until now, this year had been dull but today came the news War on Japan. Being patriotic we went right down to Sign Up Cin the g11'! SCOLNSJ but W0 couldn't pass the physical. Well Christmas was three iveeks ago and we re still weak from crying t'Momma told me there wasn t any Santa Claus. They're having plenty of dances this year but we're afraid to go as we'd hate to try and barn dance to Deep Purplef' Anyway, our Basketball Team they finished tied for third this year without our support. We couldnt be bothered and besides we were going to a high class show now called the Garlic Temp-I mean Admiral. You know on our last report card I got 3 E's, 1 S and 2 M's maybe this school racket ain't so bad after all. They had a terrible senior class this year, always bragging, in fact we- even told one of them off, of course the fact that he was deaf and dumb Clldflyt have any- thing to do with it, of course. The Clubs and Societies were honored this year by inviting the Cream of the Crop of the Sophomore Class to Join their organizations. These clubs and something about them follow: M. S. D. .... ..... l ots of food Athena ............ lots of girls M. F. D. L. ............ lots of dues Bentonian ................ lots of dignity Oh! Oh! another year is gone by and we are already one-half way through this school Kas soon as we pay our incidental fees! without even stopping- Well see you in the fall. Please call us Mr. or Madame as we are now Sophisticated Juniors. We girls now power our face, lipstick our lips, and rouge up our cheeks, we boys now come to school with ties, waves in our hair, and singing a song something like this, I want a gal, that hasn't got a sailor, hasn't got a sailor, today. This year their clamoring for plenty of school spirit fand money! so we came to the fall play and if this school doesn't turn out plenty of hams it will be no onels fault except the O. P. A. Oh! Oh! another basketball season is here but they finished up tied for fifth again while we spent many enjoyable hours at Manual's Rendevous, the Regent. Oh what a Junior-Senior Party we had. For the first time in our life we carried a bottle and te! he! we spiked the Orange-Ade with every last bit of that Coca-Cola. After the dance we had a grand time-riding home on the street car. Now that it is getting spring our heads are getting bigger and I'm afraid next year it snail either have to be lhe office or us. tl lorgot to tell you I have a job for next yearj. Good-by dear Seniors we just hate to see you go, That is what we told them to their face, but if they turned around we pulled a second Pearl Harbor on them- Well so long until next fall when the wolves and Wolverines take over. ' Hooray! Hooray! We are Seniors. Yes, seniors at last. We are studying in Chemistry .now the objects running round the halls. tWe think the correct name is freshmanj Boy these special courses this year are sure lulues, this Physical Fitness is supposed to build you up but so far we have lost 25 lbs. and now sport false teeth and a toupee. And Human Science tells you- how the normal person lives but we don't see how this will benefit us seniors. Our lunches are really swell this year if you can see them. We had a senior election today and talk about machines, they announced the results be- fore they even passed out the ballots. Your in the Army Now is the theme songyfor the boys now and for the girls now it's Either too Young or too Old. Well for the first time in Manual High and Vocational School WE had ag! 126 a First Plaee Basketball Team, and was that ever a peachy time for the team, with the assemblies, trophy, letters, banquet and plenty of food. But to let you in on a secret they won because We saw every game instead of those silly shows anymore. We had more dances this year than ever before mainly because of the hundreds of jitterbugs, however, we ourself still carry around a few corn pads for our unlucky partner. After watching some of the juniors dance we know why some people say HMonkeys are the craziest people. Well, Well, Well let's slow down four years is almost gone and it seems as if we haven't accomplished a thing. However, we have picked out a few memorable days. How about you choosing some too: Freshman A. First day of school B. C. D. E. F. G. Sophomore A. Sophomore Party B. C. D. E. F. G. Junior A. Election - B. J unior-Senior Party C. D. E. F. G. Senior. A. Election C. National Honor D. Class Day A E. Graduation B. Rings and Pins All good things must come to a close, so we guess you have been worrying, if you are a freshman, who wrote this. Well, here 1S who it was: That grand and glorious thing which has left and maybe gained something from a grand and glorious school. Yes, thats right the group we are proud to belong to, the rescuers of all mankind: Braggingly but not apologetically, The Senior Class of 1944 127 are i'l 1 if ffm II PM hah ffl' u , jg !5ff I i g