McKinley High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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JAN UARY CLASS PLAY Tons of Money JUNE CLASS PLAY Th 13: Quality Street

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TRAC K Front Row CI.eft to Rightj-J. Madlock, G, McNelly, Ii. Trunecek, G, Serovy, D. Nemecek, I.. Cabalka, B. Pinsky, F. Cavros. J. Bean, J. I.ow, G. DeVaul, B. Davenport. Back Row CI.eft to Riglltj-WV. Towner. F. Santos, I.. Dutton, R. Lee, M. Jones, B. Lewellen, C. Berry, IJ. Foster, A. Blakey, D, Novak, D. Clemmer, R. Crawford, D'. Sheronick, R, Heath. V943 Trock ot McKinley Led by tive returning lettermen, john Madlock, Dean Nemecek, Andrew Blakey, Dick Novak, and Benny Pinsky, McKin- ley's I943 track squad began its season by placing third in the Mississippi Valley Conference Meet held at Iowa City. Four boys were taken to the Drake Re- lay-s on April Z3 and 24. They were Bill Trunecek, Leo Cabalka, John Madlock and Bill Davenport. Taking the- lead early in the meet and holding it, the team nosed out Franklin in a dual meet held on the Franklin track, April 21. l942 Footboll ot McKinley City Champs! That's the title copped by the McKinley Gridders as they battled through their eight games with only two defeats. Winning three conference games, the team finished with a third place tie in the Mississippi Valley competition. Under the capable handling of Coaches Paulson and Paulu, a strong line was de- veloped to merge with the veteran back- held. ' . l 942-43 Boske Although hampered by constant losses of key men due to illness. injuries, and graduation. Coach Al Sindelar produced a hard-fighting cage team that won five of the twelve games on its schedule. In one of the best games of the sec- tional tournament, held in the Coe gym, McKinley was defeatel by Franklin, 36-33. High scorer of the squad was Fred Bis- tbol The Bears defeated Grinnell Zl-0. Frank- lin l4-0, Roosevelt 14-13. Oelwein 25-0, Marshalltown 13-0, and VVilson 13-7, losing to Iowa City 40-0, and ,fo VVest Waterloo ZZ-13. ' VVith all boys playing outstanding ball, those leading the way were seniors NVar- ren Pugh and George Miller in the back- Held along with john Chehak, Len Koch, Ed Griffith, anl Dick Durham in the line. I ot McKinley sell, who accumulated a total of 92 points. The eleven boys receiving varsity letters were Carl Berry, Fred Bissell, Andrew Blakey, Captain Leo Cabalka, John Che- hak, Emil Christle. Dick Novak, Paul Per- due, VVarren Pugh, Clifford Tow, and Man- ager Art Daniels. Of this number, only four, Berry, Blakey, Novak, and Tow, will be back next year. Thirty-one

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Guidance Program The Guidance Program has been function- ing in McKinley Senior High for three and one-half years and has proven satisfactory and valuable to our entire student body. Un- der the leadership of Mr. Kelley, the program offers ways and means of discussing the de- velopments of personality, character, and vo- cations. G. A. A. The officers of the Girls' Athletic Associa- tion for this year were as follows: Fall Se- mester-President, Charlotte Penningroth, Vice-President, Anne Kacena, Secretary, Bar- bara Carrithers, Treasurer, Ruth Kohl, Boun- cer, Mary Louise Jesina. Spring Semester- President, Helen Wilson, Vice-President, Mary Louise jesina, Secretary, Mary Ann Pechar, Treasurer, Roberta Owens, Bouncer, Mary Ann Kubasa. The meetings were held every other Wed- nesday under the direction of Miss Rosalind Nelson. The club cooperated with the other Cedar Rapids High Schools in sponsoring and attending Play Days. Everyone had plenty of food and fun at each meeting. Rifle Club The Rifle Club has now been in existence three years, Its purpose is to develop good sportsmanship and to improve marksmanship, Mr. Chester Crowell is the director and the officers were: President, Dave Foster, Vice- President, Tom Carrithers, Secretary, George Cavros, Treasurer, George Lenzen. l-li-Y-Ette Hi-Y-Ette is an organization open to any interested girl enrolled in Senior High School. Its program is varied, offering opportunities for enjoyment as well as service work. This year the Hi-Y-Ettes sponsored the Junior Red Cross drive in McKinley, made scrap books and party hats for boys in the Service, had their semi-annual Senior Teas, and cooperated with the other Senior High Schools in sponsoring a Ladies' Choice Dance. Miss Helen Hanson and Miss Alice Rogers are the advisors at McKinley, and this year's officers and cabinet members are: President, Margaret Hawkins, Vice-President, Arda Mae Cox, Secretary, Leora Zahorik, Treasurer, Frances Marshall, Interclub Council Repre- sentative, Mary Ann Kubasag Membership Chairman, Marilyn Condon, Worship Chair- man, Sarah johnson, Social Chairman, Betty Lebie, Service Chairman, Darlene Owen, Publicity Chairman, Roberta Owens, Music Chairman, Marilyn Parks. Lotin Club The McKinley Latina Sodalitas meets once a month under the direction of its elected aediles. Its purpose is to gain a better knowl- edge of Roman civilization and customs. Miss Caroline Soutter is the advisor and the officers are: Fall Semester-Consul, Tom Carrithers, Pro-Counsul, Evelyn Packingham, Scriba, Joan Hinerwadel, Praetor, Ray Scholl, Nuntuis Clarionis, David Foster, Aediles, Beryl White, Betty Heins, Loreen Ruthrauff. Spring Semester-Consul, Edwin Zahorik, Pro-Counsul, Shirley Lewellen, Scriba, John Halverson, Praetor, Joe Schaber, Nuntius Clarionus, Flora Blum. French Club Le Cercle Francais is organized with the purpose of obtaining a better knowledge of French life, history, and civilization. At the meetings songs are sung in French, reports are given on France, and plays are presented in French. The business part of the meeting is usually held in French. The IZA officers are: President, Leone Spryncl, Vice-President, Pauline Halverson, Secretary-Treasurer, Harriet Dauchyg Report- er, Margaret Hawkins. Thirty-three