Melvindale High School - Echo Yearbook (Melvindale, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1956 volume:

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LQ! dzffdevl Special Assignments ---- ---- J oan Stelmock Cl,ft4,f' ' f ZMMLL f Business Managers--- ---- Brenda Krupka L Q, A Virginia Young me ' LU!! Advertising Editor ---- ---- V irginia Young f L flf J Wa! 41,15 Advisor ---------- -Miss Helen Gilbert Published by the Journalism Class of Melvindale High School iq f af ff? rf 'I ' All r Memories of Melvindale are reflected in the lights and shadows of photography revealing a year gone by. ---- A year of studying, broken by the excitement of football games and dances , and also the welcome change of vacations. For the safekeeping of these and many other memories, we present the 1956 CARDINAL ECHO. W ' c 'Foreword 1:1--1.71-.- . . -11 u L-s-ni -1-u-lg- ui - -g1 -. 1i11 -1-1-zu Tuble of Contents Dedication --- ---- --- 4-5 Introduction --- ------ -6-9 Faculty --------- ---- 1 0-25 Administration Seniors ------- ----- 2 6-51 Organizations -------- 52-57 Homerooms -- ---- -7 2-85 Activities --- --- ---- 84-97 Sports ---- ----- 9 6-119 Advertising --- ---- 118-132 Q 3 PAST FUTURE We dedicate this yearbook of 1956 to the people who have long deserved the honor, the taxpayers of our community. These people with their foresight re- cognized the need for new and better schools , and through their unselfishness gave generously to build our schools, the foundation of our future. Dedication XE .,,.-o-'M mud' SCHOOL DAY AT MELVINDALE T Q x 1 vi 6 ,gr im..,,f5fnr 1 . l Good commercial courses in an ever-mcreasmg department In our modern library, students and teachers gather to read, study, meet the needs of business-minded Melvindale students, Many and use the wide selection of references. From astronomy to zoology, graduates get jobs without any further training and satisfy their information can be found on almost eve S b' t ' ' ' ' ry u jec . employers w1th their efflclency. I .mx Q , ,Y N--ug! illfxl FF' Am 1 Int, I I MO! :4 :gl 64, desi .xsxwidh .. K ...ha 3. K an I L R b . A M U , -VS? A 5 N535 ' ' ...a '- x '7 If ' Y ,,..ll -if a I 2: is I I 2 s i E r r X If you are ever walking by the band room, and hear singing, it would be none other than our hard working chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Gieger. rf Ceramics, crafts, figure drawing, and commercial designing, all go into making up our modern and useful art department. Art has made quite a bit of progress at Melvindale, and many of our students have considered it for their life work. Food is probably on the minds of all these students, for it's lunch time at M. H. S. A ,ingma- a X A We halfeu a Vel'Y fine Counseling Wstemv Where the Sfuf lt could very well be one of Me1vindale's own future draftsmen dents mal' discuss Schedules and anl' Problems' who will design an automatic potato peeler or a rocket to the moon Above, Dolores Albas is conferring with counselor, Mr Townsend is their i U, t . ns uc or. Miss Annetta Nicholson. ' E A 1 1- 4 , ,, A .f gr, 'T' ,,. M4 f' .., lu. I X X ' s Geometry is 21 challenging Math course, but all your troubles are over if you get down to work thc very first day. Cooking is both an art and a science--in addition to being the way to a man's heart. There will be no bumt cakes or scorched soup for these girls, they learned their skill well. My will 1 X ss N-N-MN. r I hw. X The car is a classroom to drivers' training students. 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Evans SUPERlNTENDENT'S .1 'inn Carlton Kissner Assistant Superintendent Business 8 Finance 4 f +4 Public Education, whose roots are em- bedded in the spiritual sources of American Life, has provided you with an educational program, activities and learning experiences, designed to perpetuate the American tradi- tion and enhance individual expression and development. As you attain maximum growth and development, you become aware of your rights and duties as an American citi- zen. Education's role is to teach you how to live successfully in a society of material plenty. You must realize that these material blessings you enjoy are not self-perpetuating -that to live the fuller life you must seek the truth, serve human needs and as Abraham Lincoln said, Be sure you put your feet in the right place and then stand firm. Educa- tion essentially entails the solving of basic problems of modern life-bringing our moral and spiritual capabilities into balance with our technological progress. It is the wish of the Board of Education, administration and the teaching staff, that the foundation laid, the training and exper- ience you have had while in school, will enable you to build a life enriched by useful accomplishments, kind deeds, and real service. OFFICE -wi g 1 I li Frank A Semperger Assistant Superintendent Instruction 8 Special Services 13 The future belongs to those who prepare for it was the motto of our recent graduating classes. This motto is so true today when the world we live in demands so much preparation of its young people in the form of education for life's work. I hope the students of Melvindale High School prepare through study and activity for a future of success and service to the community. My congra- tulations to the Yearbook Staff and their sponsor for again bringing us a fine Yearbook. Robert C . Nunn Principal PRINCIPAl'S 0FFlCE Student citizenship in the High School is based on the proposition that the stu- dent has reached the age of responsibility and will carry on his daily school life on the same high level of conduct as the best types of older adults. Carrying on as an adult involves a number of qualities of character such as self-control, honesty, cooperation, sincerity, and constant at- tempt to be womanly and manly. Free- dom within the limits of law, order, and respect for the rights of other persons , is the High School Ideal for every student . William O. Abdon Assistant Principal 'I4 is , Mr' ROY Armani Mr. Nicholas Baccari Mrs. Irma Arrlck B. S. B S M A B- 5- M- Ed- Economics, Mathematics Ellgfish fdite-rature Mathematics Sponsor of Charles H. Bryan Club THE TEACHER OF gg Miss Mary Bascom Miss Borghjld Berg Nlrs, Irene Bergstedt B. 5. B. E., M. Ed. A. B. M. A. fi Commewill Mathematics English s '- Q ., ' X 1 Mr. Roderick H. Bryan A, B, Mr. Henryj. Caroselli Science B. F. A. M. A. Art Mr, Lester Dewey A. B. Driver Education Sponsor of Senior Student Council, Washington Club MELVINDALE HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Rinaldo Edward ff'.Mr5. Genevieve Ekeroth B-S- M-A- f.fA. B. M.A. Ms. Metal Sh0P Ig ,Commercial . 7 16 Counselor D Ben ' mia Mrs. Mildred Elrod A., B, M. Ed. Core Teacher, English Mr, Edward Flayer lMiss Joy Fraleigh B, S, M, S, J' A. B. Wood Shop Commercial Wlll LIVE IN Q W ' cu' Mrs. Carrie Hill Miss Helen Gilbert B. S. B.S. M. Ed. Physical Education Journalism Sponsor of Girls Athletic Advisor for the Cardinal Association Echo and Cardinal Call Mrs. Margret Gieger B. M. E. Speech, Music Sponsor of Dramatics Club VITI Mrs. Goldie Grunewald History B.S. QJW 4 A M Mrs, Myrtis Haley B. S. Miss Julie I-Iammerstrom Mr, Harry Core Teacher B- S- A. B. lg Core Teacher, Sponsor of Study Hallh 1 Senior High Majoretts. U Junior High Student Coun- cil Sponsors fo 16 X 4' -' OUR MEMDRIES :iii S X 4, ' if FY R. K p a g, S, X MM Q K ,f . M-f fr 1 S K v T P Mr, Henry Holmes A. Bl M. A. Mr, Robert Hopkins History, Economics A- B- M- A- Chairman of the Counseling Department Mr, Elwood Kureth A.'B. M. A. Core Teacher Debate Cross Country, Hockey, Track Coach Mr. Edwin LaDuke Mr, William Livingston Mr. George Mantarian A. B. A. B. A. M. B. 5. Civics, Social Science Wood Shop Core Teacher, Drivers Education Coach of Junior High Foot ball Junior High Basketball AS SYMBOLS 1 Miss Anctta Nicholson Miss Evelyn M, Palmatier Mrs. Anne Renaud A. B, A, M. A. B. M. A. B, 5, M. Ed. Latin, Sponsor of Latin Club Mathematics Core Teacher Counselor Sponsor of Booster Club 'Q Mrs. Nettie Riddering I A ,S Mr, Dale gawicki B. S, Mr, Allen Rogers Q., X B. 5. M- A. Homemakiflg B' M' 1 Lf 2 Core Teacher Sponsor of Teen Debs Music DeP3I'tment V 'J Assistant Football, Varsity Counselor Sponsor of Cardetts - Basketball, Junior Varsity Basketball Coach 0F THE PAST et' X Miss Doris Selby hllrs, Alma Scott Mr. William Shutte X B. S. A. B. B. S. Library Core Teacher, French, Chemistry, Physics Sponsor of Y-Teens Sponsor of French Club Sponsor of Film Operator's Club Mr. Robert H. Sims B. 5. M. A. Athletic Director, Head Football Coach Varsity Track Coach History, Science , i 1 Mrs. Estella Strong Mr, julian O. Strong B, S. B, S. M. A. Science Biology Sponsor of Future Sponsor of Astronomy Nurses Club Club AND INSPIRATIONS -6 ,A I 5 X ' ,-5 Mr, Ransom S. Townsend Mr, Leo Turner Miss Jean Watson B. S. M. A. B. S. M. A. A, B, M, A, Drafting Physical Education English Sponsor of Mongrel Club 5pOnSOr Of M Club Junior Varsity Football Varsity Basketball Mrs. Dorothy Walsworth MF- Edward WHg0nlander B, S, B. S. M. A. Homemaking Core, General Science F. H. A. Sponsor O Q fm w 'S ,e.. ., -Q , I Ji 2 3 . Y Q Ji Q s wi 1. 4. .L 'I' '06 From left to right are: Mrs. Florence Parent, Mrs. Carol Anderson, and Mrs. Evelyn Goldsmith. These are the women who keep our office running smoothly. From left to right are: Mrs. Lilias Rossiter, Miss Nancy Schwede, and Mrs. Mary Simons. xy- . 'T .53 4 1 I 1... 23 Nurse's Pictured right is e Off' our nurse Mrs. Pop- penhagen helping one of the students of M. H. S. Maintenance Stuff Front Left to Right we have our hard-working maintenance Mr. McCormick, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Manus and Mr. Welsh. Kitchen Stuff Left to right: Mrs. Rolando, Mrs. Hegedus, Mrs. Wilkens, and Mrs. Fabian. RONALD DEAN LIKE 1938-1956 We, the yearbook staff, would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Ronald Like. His unexpected humor, youthful ways, and admirable personality cannot be easily forgotten by the students who will long be influenced through their contact with him. PA ST FUTURE PO' 1' 'Q D D- D D D' D I I I I I I I I -M-.-w...,....' -- --eva-anus.-. i V . v. W.. i , 'Q-4-f-Marinas' if QQ,-' Cv Q' YW I V ltolsvqpqg arm ,. .Ku -M wbnwm - vw-vo-unsung - --nw-'swam --M-A funn was umqpqy -wwwilu -mf,-wswv .i M81- vw! - .. fx mf: O 'I v .ya .94 5 -A Y o .As-. Q X .K 0 ,' Q. Q-A. :sum 5. H-- ---in Q il., his 1 Q ' . an HW!!! 0 e . 1 Y . I I 1 1 41 N 1 i 1 APY Q 'C GI Sl Q! GI l-I li Q Q s... Z intl Mr. Henry Caroselli Mr' Ransom Townsend JANUARY SENIOR CLASS ---- 1956 Class Motto- The future belongs to those who pre- pare for it. Class Flowers- Yellow and White Carnation - Class Colors- Yellow and White MARY BREWIS Joan Franks Valedictorian Salutatorian Still waters run deep 'Quiet in both appearance and thought LOIS MACHUS Vice President She would stop St. Peter's roll call to ask an innocent question. SANDY GOLDSMITH President How persevering is this lass-- the perfect president of our class. ROSE MARIE ZONNO Secretary A smile for all--a frown for none, Rosie's friends are easily won. JUDY Mc KITRIC K Treasurer I never dared to be as funny as I can. RICHARD ALATALO Men of few words are the best men. LAWRENCE ALBAS School is a good thing, but why run a good thing to death. DOLORES BARDON Some think she's quiet but others know better RAYMOND .BLANCHARD A little man fills a big space MARIO BONFIGLIO Fate tried to conceal him by naming him Bonfiglio. JOHN S. CHAPO It's not what you do, but what you get away with. DONNA BROWN Her charm is her merry manner. BILL BORSH A smile for every boy, and two for every girl. BETTY DAVIS Delightful to know and pleasant to talk to. CONNIE CHAPUT A modest manner befits any WOII12.I1 JOYCE DeLUCA SARA DAVIS . . I turn my back on boys-- A man has hls Wu' but and run backwards. women have then' way. GILDA De PALMA I wait for no woman, but as for men -------- . ROGER DORLAND Speak low if you speak of studying. stepped on. RON KETKO Nassau, Bermuda, wherever you go--you'll always find a Ron Ketko. MARY HERRERA Cheerful looks make every dish a feast. BARBARA FRASER We know her by the noise-- she doesn't make. RUSSELL EBERLE Gay and always smiling is he , jolly and fun-loving 'Russ Eberle . Z S FREDA GREEN . Up my and books. Why all the toil and worried looks . BRENDA KRUPKA I'm on the brink of success-- won't somebody push me in? JACK KRUEGER The harder I try the gooder to be, the worser I become. GEORGE LOWE Of course I'm a genius can't you tell? CAROLYN MOSS Not noisy, not shy, but a mingling of both. SYLVLA O'DAY My memory is the thing I forget with. JOE SZOKE A quiet man with quiet manners . BARBARA ORIBELLO Dark hair, shining eyes , merry humor, she's a prize TOM ROBINSON Hey, man! Where's my came ra '? REID RUSSEL ROBERT ROLANDO Quiet--but that doesn't His friends are many, His mean anything. foes--are there any? TED SAVARD A mark upon the world he'11 make , and many tender hearts he'11 break. RAY SENSOLI Napoleon was a small man, too! PAT TRAVIS There never was a saint V with red hair. JANET TOCHET Cute as a picture--nice frame , too! ROSE ANN TRIMBLE DORIS TRUAX A twinkle in her eye -3 Full of fun and industrious sparkle on her finger, This too! type of girl you'd like to have linger. PETER VAN BUSKIRK I can resist anything but temptation. SENIOR Miss Borghild Berg Sponsor Mr. Julian Strong Sponsor CLASS FLOWER ---CARNATION CLASS COLORS ----RED AND WHITE CLASS MOTTO ----- 'LET US BE SEEN BY OUR DEEDS' Mr. H. Roderick Bryan Sponsor JUNE V PRESIDENT LEITH CHILDS 'A beautiful character be- hind a mask of quietness' VICE PRESIDENT JON KRUEGER 'On field and court he shows his grit, and away from both he shows his wit' SECRETARY JANET DRIVER 'Getting some f un life' out of TREASURER MARIE WYSZYNSKI 'A true friend is a treas- urer' I . K1 NANCY ALLEN 'Always face the sunshine and the shadows will fall beh' d QM I GERALD ALLARD 'He has his share of know ledge, wit and good sense' BILLIE LOU ANASTASIA 'A quiet tongue shows a wise head' BETTY AMOS 'Laughs and giggles always pay' l S JUNE ARMSTRONG FRED BAKER 'Not noisy, not quiet, but good athlete, a good a mingling of both, f1:1t?nd,and a good dispo- - 1 si on JANICE BALDWIN 'A little maiden with charm and grace, pleasing way, pleasing face' JAMES BAzYLEw1cz 'A ligm-hearted, logical, likeable lad' MARY A. BELLAS 'She is gentle, she is shy, but there's mischief in her eye' BEVERLY BERNARDO 'T never worry---why should I? JOHN BLAST 'A contented fellow, easy to get along with' MARGARET BLATNIK 1 Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability' BARBARA BUTLER 'Its the quiet people who accomplish much' LARRY BRANDNER 'I think 'till Pm weary of thinking' I 1 MW! f ANICE CREAKBAUM E Her personality is her td! letter of recommendation HAROLD CALLIHAN 'This lad, number 34, really raised our football score' BARBARA CZANKO PHYLLIS DEAN 'With her ability, confidence, 'The harder I try the gooder and perserverance, all things to be, the worser I become' are attainable' RICHARD DUDASH 'If this is liberty, give me death' THOMAS DUPROW 'Girls rather fascinate me' ED DZIENDZIEL 'Do we like him? ---- --sure we do' MARGARET FARKAS 'It is better to be out of the world than out of fashion' f 'F 4513 'lr '11 KAREN FROST QARY GRANT 'Quiet manner, but there' s Athletic and 75311. 3 good flm in her heart, frlend to all' JERRY GRANT What's homework? Something to eat' DOROTHY GIROUX 'I can be serious, but Pd rather be gay PATRICIA HILL SCHMIDT Yes --------- Pm taken PAT HUGHETT 'Delightful to know and pleasant to talk to' JANICE HURST 'You don't have to be a blonde to be preferred LOIS GRIESEL 'Lots of smiles and lots of pepg at dancing she IS really hep' WILLIAM GREER 'A time to keep silent and a time LEONARD HOTTUM Why worry ------ thin happen anyway' wwlk' 931 gS JOSEPH HUTCHINSON 'I never let studies inter- fere with my education' BEVERLY JOHNSON 'Sincere and calm---a won- derful gal to have around' JACKIE JOLLY RONALD KASMER 'With lots of pep and lots 'Why walk, when riding is of fxm, she's one that's such fun' liked by everyone' JUNE KISCH She's full of fun, pep and vim' KATHY KEENAN 'She's friendly, nice and kind---a sweeter girl is hard to find' PATRICIA KRUEGER 'To her lots of luok and cheer, for wedding bells she soon will hear' RONAJ EAN KLAAS 'There is a time for every thing and it's always time for friends' ARTHER LARAMIE 'The more you study the more you forget ------ so why study' NORMA LENTZ 'A little joke, a lot of cheerg loads of mischief, Norma's here' MARIETTA MACCIONI Earnest in workg friendly to all' COLLEEN LAWTON 'Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think' ROBERT MAYOR 'I know a lot, but I can't think of it' WILLIAM MORTON ' He giggled over every- thing and then he giggled because he giggled' NUS' 'ki FRANK NAGY VANCE PALMER 'An athlete, a worker and 'Not too serious, not too above all a gentleman' gay, a good fellow in every way' ia? MARLENE PATCHETT 'Always happy, always gay, making everyone feel that way' DARRELL POUNDS 'Good nature radiates from his every smile' SSX ANN RAPPUHN I may be small but I always have my say' WILLIAM PROVENCE 'He likes the darkroom ---- His hobby is there' JAMES RoBmsoN BETTY SAUNDERS .Quiet ---- b ut that dOesn,t Don't blame me, blame my mean anything, eyes and style' ANTON SCHREINER 'I am fearfully and won- derfully made' RAY SCOGGENS 'Hard telling what these quiet fellows will do. JUDY SHINN 'It wouldn't be fair not to mention her hair' DIANE SISSONS An easy friend to meet and keep' QLICE SLOAN , BARBARA SMIGIELSKA AH an around glrlv full 'She looks safe, but so does of fun, just a pal to every- gunpowdern one' JOAN STELMOCK 'A smile for all, a frown for none, she's always peppy and full of fun' BILL STAWOWCZYK 'A good man is hard to find' HELEN TAYLOR 'A still voice makes no enemies' JANET SUTTON 'Her figure is richly dressed' ROBERT THOMPSON 'Often seen but seldom LOIS VOSS heard' 'Let them call it mischief-- I'11 call it fun' CHARLES WEBB 'I favor not the five-day week, but the tive-day weekend' MARY WEEIGLY 'A common name, but a rare girl' MARGARET WESALA 'Some think she' s quiet but others know better' JOHN WILIGNS 'He's a good 'Buddy' to have around' BILL WOLF ROMAN WOLF 'Greater men than I might 'It isn't what you do---it's have lived, but I doubt it' what you get away with' EVELYN WYNE 'A lass so neat, with a smile so sweet' DONNA WOOLENS 'Each mind has its own method' H9 My I A . 4 . N A i wgffv ,gj4flLZ4f'fL',Q.gjffQ miLf0mz,ffe'Q mg a x ff W 6 , ff X fdiwiiih Q fbfwwv Wwmfw , Wm fi W' gfjfpiff xx- 2 'xo ' ,ff-VDL 1, I 10 WM? CLASS FAREWEll Melvindale High School--- three glorious words which fill our hearts with pride and our minds with wonderful memories. Graduation represents twelve years of our lives--years of hard workg yet never have we obtained anything so great and still had a sharp inward sense of misgiving and hesitation. As we stand at the threshold of graduation we stand looking at the world with its many opportunities , we wonder about the future, and we remember the past. We remember our successes and our failures, our happiness and our sorrow, our hard work and our hours of play, our cheering and singing and working for our school. We won't forget these things . We can't forget friends and foundations which will set the pattern of our lives for years to come. We can only be thankful for the past and hopeful for the future. We add our footsteps to those who have gone before us in these familiar halls, and we leave our accomplishments to be added to those of other classes for the glory of our school. May this yearbook be a record of the past and a challenge for the future to our class, the senior class of 1956. FROM THE 1956 YEARBOOK STAFF 1 3, . fy PA ST R 1 1' I Q , if f Q ffgfq 1 JV my WSJ FUTURE ,, 5 ,UM ,X jf! 1 dl MN? wc? Lfblitx W W t 4 ' WV F , Q, - , AQ' 4' G W I QD ' N JT K' . C m lqlnh , gf: QW vga . J ! f Q CX K C ,Lf N ff' 5 'I Q37 Q ' . r CL lj Q iuwp 4,,,,k. . I 1 A Q Wx, U ,fy , ' of V' 'ffm x A ' 5 VCV film! V 1 , ,X V - 5 1 f V A C-Q Lflp 1 O G f x, CVYJLJ PM , 47.3 0 ijt jjj!! 'I M' 11,5 A , cu P jf, C' . Vlf J,f9 f ,V I MMI ,MPI ' MWA! 5 J jylpi :Ji If jwfvvaf' ' A .,7x fx 37 D X 52 , if WNIVQM, F W A .1 - ,Q-tfffw fwfb vfvflfdfr 'QM 'WJ I 1 ornczn g Left to right: Treasurer, L. janofski, Secretary, J. Sutton, President, F. Nagy, Vice President, B. Czanko SENIOR STUDENT COUNCIL Below, President Frank Nagy conducts one of the numerous student council meetings. During the past year senior student council has accomplished many fine achievements, a few being: the levi ban, enforcing guest card system at dances, starting a senior lunch room, and also presenting many fine assemblies. DEBATE Left to Right: P. Schattler, C. Vallade, 1. Toye, j. Scott, B. Darling, Mr. Kureth, 1. Ortspan, E. jurkiewicz, M. Toth, R. Ruzzin, R. Wyszynski. gi- -9' 2 tr' Top Row L. to R.: R. Zono, 1. jolly, C. Moffit, M, Brewis, S. Goldsmith, J. McKitrick, 1. Tocket, Second Row: D. Cortez, 1. Kish, L. Machus, R. Trimble, M. Patchett,j. Creakbaum, B. Frazer, Mrs. Riddering, j. Hurst, J. Sutton, M. Farkas, R. Klaas, R. Dayno. 55 These Cheerleaders, under the direction of Captain Jackie Jolly, produced many spirited pep- meetings. The top picture is of the va.r- sity squad, and the picture below is the j.V. squad. Jackie, a senior, graduates this June, and the girls elected Betty Vogel to take her place as captain, and Loraine Janofski as Co-captain. Left toright: D. Albas, R. Dayno, J. Jolly, B. Vogel, L- Janofski- Left to right: C. Molina, A. M. Romaine, E. Parzuchowski, J. Anteau, B. Benson. va. M.A. Grant, j. Kulick, C. Hanson, M. Hererra. C, Langdeau, B. Hunter, D. Woolens. JUNIORETTES Q? if E' .ff gf N . . ' f 'F Ns :ff 1+ e Left to right: J. Pat- terson, D. La House, C. Cody, L. Kozlowski, N. Carr, D. McKinney, R. jurkiewicz, I. O'Leshiak, C. Mayor. Center: J. Roberts. .QQ ,av r m ,W 1 gn L ,Q 5 s 1, , fi . t . L A '-1' 1 Ni? .Ai .. . . Q-f ' Jifzxz.. -- . -' ll IT, 'R i 2 B X Top row, left to right: C. Tourner, D. Wilson, P. Kruger, B. Morton, E. Novack, L. Albas, J. Garrett, D. Onofrio, D. Simpson, N. Floyd, R. Popkey, R. Serentzian, E. Adams, L. Hotem, 3rd row: J. McCaine, R. J. Klass, L. Faliconni, B. McLaughlin, J. Maccionni, B. Emery, J. Taylor, S. Long, J. Pinter, H. Tourner, J. Wilkins, S. Rencola, J. Taylor, C. Kiser, 2nd row: Mrs. Gieger, P. Hill, j. Smithpiters, R. Aiello, A. Marshall, J. Bumberg, M. Bolton, M. Bingaman, N. Allen, K. Frost, J. Voss, G. Morfield, J. Broschg Bottom row: S. Miller, B. Brant, B. Purdy, L. Cuthberth, L. Gibson, S. Hinzman, E. Cooser, M. Kovack, B. I-Iollenback, M. Herrera, R. Sloan. JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL D Isfiflto right, Top row: Miss Hamerstrom, L. Kolowski, M. Russel, F. Gabbler, J. Lavery, P. Perez, L. Zotkovich u. ap ann, R. Rox, B. Canary, J. Babbler. Bottom row: L. Schmidt, J. jones, R, Taylor, C, Qawer, C. O1Ha,mi1 mon: G- 50Phe1', C- Walsh, B- TUCk2r, C. Mayor, S. Sturgeon, and S. Blatnik. Top row, left to right: R. Morton, E. Prevedel, D. Robinson, C. Pruiet, W. Creech, R. Kinell, B. Fleury, T. Robinson, P. Sturgeon, 3rd row: L. Smith, J. Goluban, B. Case, B. Moore, D. Alexander, E. Goluban, S. Latti more, B. Parent, J. Parrish, P. VanBuskirk, Mr. Rogers, 2nd row: R. Grudzinski, W. Zane, W. Morton, J. DeLuca, A. Sorranson, S. Renkola, D. Truax, E. Rutledge, L. Hayes, G. Scully, T. Krempa, L. Bigliardi, j. Creekbaumg Bottom row: B. Serentzian, G. Wasyl, N. Henry, D. Morse, R. Klass, N. Lossoco, J. Scott, M. Rogers, J. Shinn, L. Machus, S. Goldsmith, M. Frahm, 6 L. Backs. A TRONOMY CLUB Left to right: Top row: R. Connell, B. Trends, W. Zane, G. Goldsmith, B. Cashwell, T. Krempa. Bottom Row: J. Attimerr, M. Michaels, D. Dewey, L. Smith, B. Fleury. 4n 59 K Left to right, Top row: L. Potochan, B. Wolf, D. Heiden, F, Ma..-cio, F. Baker, P. Langdo, T. Savard, R. Banush. 2nd row: Mr. Turner, C. Archibald, A. Ligetti, L. Holland, N. Floyd, B. Wilkins, G. Lowe, B. Lozen, G. Grant. Bottom row: D. Onofrio, J. Krueger, M. Bonfiglio, F. Nagy, H. Callihan, J. Tompson, L. Albas. MONGREL CLUB 60 Top Row L. to R.: D. Wilson, B. Wolf, B. Wilkins, J. S. Chapo, F. Baker, J. Chapo, R. Dudash, N. Losacco, Mr. Townsend. Lower Row: C. Archibald, J. Krueger, L. Albas, M. Bonfiglio, B. Rolando, B. Clements, L. Tonus. Y e 12. I I6 JG 3 .LAY at div- LJ! ll li- f TEEN SERVICE ClUB First Row L. to R.: E. Morrison, B. Mihalyi, K. Moffit, 1. Marchio, A. Morabito, L. Russell, Mrs. Ekeroth. Top Row: B. Vogel, B. Sally, L. Matulis, B. juran, B. Kanary, P. Pisz, R. Danyo, M. Michels. UO- 'lr C1 gi? ws X,- - AM, DRAMA ClUB Top Row, L. to R.: B. Serinzian, M. Weekly, J. Sutton, B. Wade, C. Kaiser, D. Losacco, R. Banush, A. Sloan, Second Row: L. Machus, B. Vogel, B. Czanko, B. Bernado, M. Farkas, N. Lentz, I. Hurst, I. Bald- win, I. Creakbaum, Third Row: L. Voss, D. Wool- ens, B. Mahalyi, j. Driver M. Aiello, B. johnson, L. Childs, B. Saunders, D. Cortese, Bottom Row: Mrs. Geiger, P. Dean, 1. Shinn, I. Kisch, R. Klass, 1. Stelmock, J. jolly. 4 viii W f M Q Q R 1 xmmf na 4 1 5 . Left to right: Top row: N. Lentz, 1. Miohels, N. Mack, 1. Hoth, S. Dickie, R. Connel, j. Hyland, S. Smith, J. Anteau, B. Benson, V. Colburn, M. Weekly, 1. Ortapan, 3rd row: J. Rolando, E. Fields, N. Webb, M. Soles, J. Ritchie, A. Sloan, B. Vogel, R. Danyo, S. Renkola, C. McCollister, C. Nelson, B. Yeager. 2nd row: Mrs. Hill, A. McAmis, B. Fleurey, L. Smith, J. Leigh, S. Miller, P. Karaption, M. Avakian, 1. Ressac, P. Horton, J. DcLuca, J. Madej. Bottom row: B. I-Iollenback, M. Molina, D. Dewey, C. Usher, S. Tye, J. Matt, L. Russel, C. Molina, C. Molnar, P. Like, M. Michels, 1. Cardel, and D. Albas. Left to right: Top row: D. Laginess, B. Cody, A. Millen, Mr. Shutte. Bottom row: W. Morton, C. Kiser, L. Hotem, A. Larmie FHAN OPERATORS CLUB ' - . M..-wi - ' Qi -1 -S 'P Av Q, 3 .5 , P LH gr , O Top Row L. to R.: B. Smigielska., M. Galafaro, M. Weekly, M. An Hughes, G. Scully, L. Russell, A Sorenson, B. Benson, A. Sloan. Second Row: j. Kulick, V. Grudzinsik, B. Yeager, C. Moseley, K. Kreuter, E. Prevedel, I. C U B Kisch, B. Lenzotti. Lower Row: D. Albas, I. Marchio, N. Lentz, F. Milem, J. Matt, E. Fields, M. Michels. Sponsor, Mrs. Scott. FUTURE NURSES Top RowL. to R.: M. A. Bellas, K. Orris, G. Outland B , . Kanary, F. Milem, I. Bonderenka, I. Creakbaum, S. McKit1'ick, C. Carver. Lower Row: Mrs. E. Strong, I. Ritchie, J. McKitrick, D. Truax, D. Barton, L. Machus. 64 DOF , wh' ' il- '9 1 K X SIR? 88 CJK wi, 9,5 Top Row, L. to R.: B. Cooper, S. Dickie, J. Anteau, C. Nelson, V. Young, C. Archibald. Lower Row: 1. Creakbaum, I. Chalkley, J. Stelmock, and Miss Gilbert. Junior Cheerleaders P. Dumion, D. Wilson, B. Hand, E. McGehee, C. Carver, C. Frindt, G. Horvezl, L. Kolonzowski b Top Row, L. to R.: N. Webb, D. Horton, J. Marchio, R. Alieo, R. A. McElroy, D. Talcott, C. McAllister, J. Madej, J. Marchio, J. Pashley, E. Field, C. Nelson, J. Ritchie, R. Danyo, M. Aielo, Second Row: R. Purdy, D. Brown, J. Voss, J. Chalkley, J. Savard, T. Krempa, L. McLeod, K. McGee, S. Miller, P. Kishishian, J. Matt, D. Musso, R. Burr, L. Kaslazski, C. Kercorian, Third Row: P. Like, M. McLaughlin, P. Karpathian, M. Bennett, J. Shinn, J. A. Bacho, B. Fleury, L. Smith, C. Usher, A. Rappuan, P. Murazic, M. Laturco, Fourth Row: Mrs. Renaud, B. Hollenback, K. Nagy, M. Michaels, D. Dewey, M. Molina, J. Haykus, D. Miller, E. Parzuchowski, D. Woolens, M. Avakian, 1. Stelmock, Fifth Row: C. Oribello, A. M. Romaine, R. J. Klaas, B. Czanko, C. Molina, M. Wyszynski, I. Cortese, A. Castile, M. L. Bargardi. Front Row L. to R.: G. Puma, P. Pisz, K. Orris, C. Talamonti, B. Sally, S. Kelley, P. Burge. Second Row: M. Smith, R. Blake, M. Crissman, N. Commire, D. Hawthorne, J. Lear, J. Ellison, M. Polk. Third Row: H. Tourner, J. Roberts, D. Kozoloski, 1. Borsh, E. Morrison, P. Milem, J. Marchio, M. Gorbe, B. Varner. Top Row: Mrs. Walworth, M. Russell, F. Turner, A. Morabito, B. juran, B. Taylor, E. Wyzinski, D. Overby. 4: '27' 'ifui' its -. L,-, il xfmwwr .--. ,X mflmliw. Q- A . L V X N LUB Top Row, L. to R L Potochan, C Langeau, 1 jolly, B Benson J Davenport, M Hughes, I Mikas, F Mllem, S Lattl more, B. Ncmeth B Kanary, N Kaminslus, L Russell, M Weekly, N Mack, I Wilkins, K Moffit Second Row J Hyland, R. I. Connell, I. Neboznl S Long, K Krueter, J Anteau, T Romceo, M A Scott P Wilde, L Henderson, N Henry, K. George, C. Heiffer Third Row G Outland, H Tourner, P Pisz, B Sally B Juran A Morabito, E Wyszynski, M Austin, C. Talamonti, P Thomas, M Macconi, I Blumberg, A Sloan, B Smigelslu Fourth Row j Tatum I Knott, Carducci, B. L. Anastasia, M Blatnik, E Wyne, B McGloth1n, I Tye, C McKinney, W Mathis, F White, M L Soules B. Varner. Fifth Row I Baldwin D Molnar J Kullck, A McAm1s, M L Galina J Rolando, B Yeager, B Vogel, B. Mahalyi. Top Row L.to R.: 1. Scott, S. Goldsmith, F. Korotney, W. Wade, B. Ruzzin R. Zonno. 2nd Row: S.McKit- rick, J. Ritchie, D. Truax, B. johnson, M. A. Bellas. Lower Row: M. Aiello S. Miller, D. Woolens, C. Langdeau, C. McKinney, Miss Nicholson. .qw PA ST ,sw M ziwlbiwf w K A -1 ... 2 WQMMM N URE WdqUQe?kLKbV 4 5 FUT Q , K Md ,MMU My PM IV 'M' Wh MA ,ffm wwf . r iv!! M, U 3219559 L,i?fW99 WM 5 fx MMWVW? 3 5, , 1 3 1, WMM ' ix L f , fwmf I Ng Xu 4,.. Ll-MA 5-LLg,1.1.xy,U WMy ML M in M My fzw gxglx H5176 'flflffb gms f 7 ifwfjwifa N fy I 'Ill f 1'A ,KV ', P' 0 MW ff -17 fi' 1 3: Q 68 x 1 Q3 MW MJ? 1 Vi .fl X ,a J W sm ef Q! f f W fl? 'x . fjwld, i , ',,l1k,wJJD 'WJ il A 6 ff M7 ' .sk J Y wa nr Q Q-.HR -j ' 1 I 0 7.3 , J Htaf First Row L. to R.: M. Aeillo, S. Heller, S. McKitrick, R. Dayno, B. Vogel, B. Mikaly, M. Grant, M, Bargardi, D. Cortese, Second Row: Miss Watson, R. Zarouk, V. Young, C. Moffit, T. Marcas, L. Russell, T. Bruse, L. Baldini, B. Emery, R. Minghini, J. Albright, Miss Palmatier. Third Row: A. Ligetti, F. Maguire, B. Hatmaker, P. Pinpedly, B. Erdelyi, P. Wollscklager, D. Wilson, N. Stez, R. Kanary, B. Shaffer, R. Banushg FoLu'th Row: R. Sirentzion, N. Losacco, C. Archibald, R. Broderick, G. Germain, R. Lozen, H. Morrison, W. Wade, F. Bolton, L. Dipple, R. Cody, P. Hunter, J. D'Arcy. IZB IIA-I First Row L. to R.: E. Cassar, 1. Bachko, J. Curtin, D. Causey, T. Dean, 1. Chattinger, D. Albas. Middle Row: E. Field, N. Collins, C. Chervenah, J. Auteau, S. Dickia, A. Castile, B. Cobb, Miss Gilbert. Top Row: P. Collie, B. Fields, N. Blast, L. Bigliardi, R. Fecho, W. Davis, W. Cooper, D. Fialor, E. Amoto, W. Fleming. .,,w -IW- W -ff I 5 1 L I . Front Row L. to R.: G. Gorch, L. Henderson, C. McKinney, J. Matt, J. Cabos, B. Lenzotti, I. Lee, Second Row: Mr.Edwa.x'ds, P. Machnik, J. Lowe, C. Langdeau, K. Kraeter, J. Go1uban5 Top Row: 1. Kittie, F. Lorotney, J. Kirkwood, B. Goodaker, M. Lenzotti, J. Hyland, G. Huey. IIA-2 IIA-3 Front Row L. to R.: S. Miller, C. Molina., B. Purdy, M. Puma, P. Ragains, D. Musso, J. Resac5 Second Row: B. Moore, M. Nykes, J. Richie, P. Peek, Mrs. Riddering, Top Row: J. Mikos, B. Outland, A. Regnier, W. Poston, L. Potochan, B. Pabst, M. Miller, 1. Ortopan, F. Milem. s 5, 4:8 I at v rf Ilnlih' Front Row L. to R.: J. Walberg, J. Tye, M. Soules, F. White, J. Voss, J. Ryska, B. Smith, Second Row: Miss Nicholson, S. Smith, B. Rosinski, T. Wiegand, T. Trask, M. Toth, A. Sorenson, Top Row: L. Tonus, J. Turbeville, D. Wilusz, J. Robinson, 1. Thompson, I. Scott. IIA-4 IIB-I Front Row L. to R.: B. Hunter, P. Kehishian, J. Chalkley, L. Kozloski, J. Kulick, S. Burr, M. Avakian, C. Kercoriang Second Row: Mr. Dewey, M. Bennett, B. Benson, L. Falcioni, M. Hughes, N. Kaminskis, I. Davenport, S. Long, M. Austin, Top Row: N. Floyd, A. Goodhall, J. Garrett, T. Gee, D. Heiden, J. Chapo, P. Henderson, M. Darcy, F. Egger, D. Clark. l Front Row L. to R.: P. Thomas, S. Provence, J. Pashley, W. Mathis, T. Maguire, A. Romaine, E. Parzuchowskig Second Row: Mrs. Walworth, B. McG1athlin, B. Nemeth, L. Parrish, C. Tourner, G. Thompson, L. Waldecker, S. Barbour, Top Row: F. McLeod, K. Renaud, W. Parent, F. Marchio, R. Torok, D. Simpson, R. Morton, A. Williams. IIB-2 Front Row L. to R.: L. Backs, E. Carducci, D. Brown, D. Dewey, 1. Bain, L. Chaput, H. Barta, Second Row: Mr. Aratani, L. Dulz, D. Dupuis, E. Adams, V. Coburn, R. Connell, J. Blumberg, D. Anastasia, Third Row: M. Cornelia, L. Davis. R. Archibald, A. Balderas, J. Dunsmore, L. Christnagel, B. Colton, P. Armstrong, Top Row: A. Burroughs, T. Berry, G. Antosh, E. Curry, B. Bostwich, R. Ca.r1i, P. Bazylewicz, B. Brosch, R. Bell. IOA-1 MR' .WWQ 'C' Front Row L. to R.: B. Fleury, J. I-Iaykus, M. Galina, B. Hollenback, C. George, D. Horton, F. Garcia., Second Row: Mrs Gieger, J. Hoth, J. Hyland, C. Hanson, C. Helfer, M. Emery, B. Innesg Top Row: W. Gomez, B. Fields, L. Holland, H. Gillis, G. Goldsmith, K. Henson, C. Erdelvi, R. Filippine. IOA-2 IOA-3 First Row L. to R.: I. Madej, A. MeAmi.s, P. Kazpatian, I. Janofski, M. McLaughlin, P. Like, M. Loturco. Middle Row: C. McGee, C. McCo11ister, I. Knott, J. McFadden, G. King, L. McLeod, T. Krempa, H. Kerimedas, Mr. Turner. Top Row: N. Mack, S. Lattimore, L. Leigh, G. Linquist, P. Landeau, B. Karowski, I. jackson, D. Lageness, E. Iurkivwich. 04 4 ' Q lu QC G9 ff Q Front Row L. to R.: j. Pinter, P. Mrazik, D. Miller, M. Michels, K. Nagy, M. Molina, M. Rogers, Second Row: Mr. Hopkins, J. Murawski, E. Prevedal, J. Rolando, R. Purdy, R. Morris, C. Moseley, J. Nabozny, C. Molnar, S. Renkolag Top Row: R. Ostclla, J. Morabito, A. Miller, L. Oliver, G. Monroe, C. Moran, C. Popley, C. Neal, D. Pushman, D. Robinson. IOA-5 IOA-4 Front Row: L to R. I. Wilkins, M.Scott, 1. Savard, M. Smith, L. Smith, S. Pindip, C. Usher, B. Rupert, Second Row: Mr. Baccari, N. Webb, B. Yeager, T. susinskie, c. Wellwood, P. Wild, A. wuheire, B. Wise, J- Wazafhaa TOP ROW: R- WYUUSR1, G- Sudlff, F- Wolfe, T. Steward, R. Ruger, B. Soper, G. Scully, G. Skorupski, D. Stevens, P. Sturgeon. ...--I SSS-Q. xx wks.. w fi 1 X is :hiss Front Row L. to R.: A. Marshall, K. Grendeis, M. Frahah, B. Caulfield, L. Boyd, L. Cuthbert, V. Altobell, M. Kovak, Second Row: E. Corodoy, R. Darnall, D. Kozloski, N. Henry, B. juran, J. Antosh, B. Kanary, J. Marchio, B. Kruthers, V. Maccloni, R. Aiello, Top Row: R. Black, B. Hildebrand, P. Butterworth, D. Bodinus, A. Fast, B. Hoth, D. Losacco, W. Creech, J. Kasica, R. Kinell, R. Maurer. IOB-I IOB-2 First Row L. to R.: R. McElroy, B. Varner, N. McDa.nie1s, R. Robinson, J. Tatum, K. Orris, C. Oribello, Second Row: D. Talcott, P. Wolf, L. Urquhart, R. White, G. Waszl, A. Repotski, R. Sloan, Mrs. Genevieve Ekeroth, Third Row: H. Tomner S. Outland, C. Talamonti, B. Sally, P. Pisz, Antoinette Morabito, E. Wyzynski, M. Russell, P. McHeese, J. Roberts. Top Row: W. Zane, j. Santy, J. Spence, L. Zatkovick, R. Raymer, R. Megyese, J. Rosinske, M. Wethington. Front Row L. to R.: R. Blake, G. Avakian, j. Banas, C. Carver, C. Bacon, C. Beutner, M. Burge, Second Row: 1. Brosch, M. Crissman, P. Amato, N. Commire. B. Case, B. Abraham, O. Balderas, Mr. Shutte, Top Row: D. Canada, D. Alexander, D. Davis, P. Booth, D. Chalfant, A. Cashwell, D. Callihan, R. Custer. Front Row L. to R.: G. Florkey, M. Gover, B. Hamrick, D. Hawthorne, N. Holderfield, j. Ellison, M. Dupuie, Second Row: Mrs. Hill, R. Hughes, T. Gomez, S. Hinzman, C. DesNoyer, J. DeVau1, M. Gorbe, G. Hansen, Third Row: D. Dziendzicl, P. Hill, E. Goluban, T. Greene, T. Grubbs, R. Helfer, J. Dobrovic, L. Hayes, N. Havasy, Fourth Row: G. Franks, R, Hall, D. Graham, V. Evans, R. Harrington, j. Frazer, 1. Gurin, F. Fox. i '77 First Row L. to R. : 1. Jones, N. Machovich, I. Leach, B. Bruce, J. Lear, P. Janofski, S. Kelly, D. johnson, Middle Row: S. James, C. Loturco, A. Lanton, J. Kuchavczyk, P. Milem, 1. Lentz, D. I.aPa1ma, L. Johnson, Mr. Livingston. Top Row: M. Sulivan, J. Kallsuom, R. Doublestein, D. Marosi, P. Mosse, R. Machuik, R. Marsj, J. Mathias, R. Miller, R. Kennan. 9A-3 9A-4 First Row L. to R.: R. Sandifer, D. Morse, J. Nyeste, A. Sandberg, R. Onufer, P. O'Brien, B. Rice, G. Puma, Middle ROW: Edwm I-1DHke, J- Montgomery, P- Palmer, D. Reeves, can Phmips, D. Overby, G. Ross, M. Poik, s. Pushieg- Top Row: E. Routledge. L, Rossman. C.Nemcok. C. Prultt. K. O'Han.nasia.n. D. Rappuhn, T. Paolucci, 1. Robinson, E.,Morris Front Row L. to R.: M. Smith, J. Travis, C. Sheredy, C. Smith, P. Schattler, B. West, F. W:-1ndzak,j. Zama.ri:-my Second Row: Mr. Flayer B. Soper, C. Vallade, D. Wilson, D. Teller, H. Vermette, L. Wiita, J. Toye, B. Tucker, J. Sims, 7 Top Row: B. Taylor, P. Wilkins, F. Toumer, D. Watkins, G. Woodard, R. Smigelskl, L. Smerigan, M. Williams, S. Wersinger, 1. Tedfovrd, S. Vanderhoof. 9A-5 9B-I Front Row L. to R.: C. Clevenger, N. Gall, R. Floyd, K. Crosser, K. Barr, M. Boyle, B. Brand, J. Freerg Second Row: S Burrows, G. DeMarco, K. Ambrose, C. Brandner, C. Cody, J. Baebler, D. Fleming, Top Row: S. Ayotte, J. Abbott, R, Atkinson, R. Green, G. Bolton, G. Carroll, G. Gudnason, B. Fry, D. Childs, N. Carr, Teacher, Miss Fraleigh. 406- :din -193' 5'5 First Row L. to R.: W. Hansen, M. Kenny, J. Hunter, C. Hurst, J. Jones, A. Mendrygal, J. johnson. Second Row: R. Lawton, D. Kraft, J. I-Iererra., A. Leighton, L. King, D. Harris, L. Miller, Mr. Holmes. Top Row: T. Minghine, D. La.Pointe, C. Madey, F. Kenny, G. Innes, R. Hebeeb, D. Horbeck, L. Matulis, G. McIntosh. 9B-3 Front Row, L. to R.: S. Morris, C. Smith, M. Sullivan, L. Weldon, J. Webb, J. Newlin, 1. Oleksiak. Second Row: Mrs. Bergsteclt, L. Samaritani, E. Webb, K. Schoenemann, M. Beger, G. Thompson, E. Walsh, E. Waldecker, D. Shuell. Top Row: N. Tank, D. Pack, R. Salla, S. Smith, C. Walsh, 1. Sheldrake, D. Penny, M. Tavtagian, D. Szczak. Front Row L. to R.: J. Altomare, C. Muklewicz, J. Baleja, E. Adams, J. Bargardi, J. Dershem, J. Achino, R. Clark, J. Austin, Second Row: Mrs. Elrod, D. Dubach, D. Caulfield, S. Downs, P. Durnion, R. Dulz, R. Boehm, C. Bolam, R. Cronka, S. Dorie, L. Brenng Top Row: K. Baldwin, R. Ayearst, N. Berce, R. Cashwell, D. Cemate, F. Bigliardi, D. D'A1essandro, L. Adkinson, H. Collins, G. Black, S. Commire. 8A-1 8A-2 Front Row L. to R.: T.,Geftos, L. Fields, J. Emery, L. Hamrick, F. Lynch, F. Huddy, L. Halm, J. Harris, P. Gourley. Second Row: Mrs. Haley, B. Hand, M. Hough, D. Hoey, G. Horuzci, M. Harowski, D. Horback, D. Hooper, B. Salters, K. Frindt, M. Greenthal. Top Row: L. Gray, D. Esquins, D. Hoey, M. Farkas, T. Grant, J. Hendershott, B. Germain, F. Gabber, j. Elmore, 1. Sutton, C. Guttovz, B. Hanke. 81 Front Row L. to R.: 1. jenkins, 1. Kellerman, S. Matt, A. Kramarczyk, B. Lowe, C. Lovas, J. Kankula, M. Marshall. Second Row: C. Keramidas, D. Ketko, L. Conrad, C. Krall, D. Lal-Iousse, D. IOSGPII, D- Jamison: R- Johnson, R-.lufklewlcla A- Kelly, Mr- Km-eth, Top Row: D, johnson, D. Burgh, L. Krueger, A. Lemiasx, D. Snyder, 1. Lavary, 1. 1111s, R. Marshall, A . Malkes. 8A-3 8A-4 Front'Row L. to R.: M. McFadden, J. Patterson, D. Murawski, K. Mayor, S. Murphy, T. Paolette, E. McGehee, J. Moss, 1gI.AI11Ct1Em1an, Second Row: Mrs. Renaud, M. McLaughlin, L. Pilachowski, R. Plasky, M. Plonka., W. Pierce, C. Miller, 2. S, R. McDan1e1s, G. Moore, D. Parent, Top Row: J. Overton, D. McKinney, R. Polk, P. Nemeth, T. Milewski, P. Parets, C. Nagy, E. Mays, J. Nolan, L. Phillips, W. Nichols. -f J.. vnmw W 1, ' Front Row L. to R.: R. Rosinski, B. Smith, D. Stilwell, G. Robinson, J. Smith, C. Szelles, L. Schmid, D. Sloan, J. Carver Second Row: Mr. Sawicki, I-I. Sanzo, L. Robinson, L. Schmidt, M. Sanchez, D. Smith, S. Sharp, B. Purol, J. Spence, M. Raymer, C. Szoff, S. Sturgeon. Top Row: S. Scoggins, B. Rumley, A. Seccia, K. Womack, M. Spomer, L. Schauman, P. Stefanich, A. Roden, B. Prine, D. Stetz, W. Routledge, D. Snyder. 8A-5 8A-6 First Row L. to R. : R. Wise, B. Wood. N. Torosian, A. Trezona, R. York, L. Youngling, G. Underwood, W. Toth, R. Taylor, Middle Row: F. Williams, 1. Wright, D. York, M. Walker, E. Trionfi, L. Zirzou, V. Zonno, S. Timmons, I. Thompson, R. Torok, Top Row: G. Torok, M. Weglarz, G. Turcotte, C. Tarleton, D. Wells, W. Tothe, A. Turley, T. Yesta, A. Trimble, J. Wyne. wb 5, Q-J 11 ,X Front Row L. to R.: B. Helfer, A. Causey, B. Boyd, S. Beanblossom, E. Alatalo, J. Burge, J. Danyo, R. Balogg Second Row: Miss Hammarstrom, J. DuBois, P. Carperter, M. Carevic, D. Barylewicz, M. Ray, P. Burrows, S. Blatnik, J. Dewey, Top Row: R. Baldini, R. Evans, J. Bolton, J. Cunningham, G. Bankasky, 1. Bartz, J. Bowman, R. Carli, M. Archibald. 8B-I 8B-2 Front Row L. to R.: J. Hall, M. McCa.rron, D. Hutton, J. Krempa, P. Grice, V. George, I-I. Hines. Second Row: Mrs. Scott, D. Kovacs, C. Gee, H. Lubs, C. Henry, G. Henderson, R. Johnson, S. Maffetone, R. Kiserg Top Row: S. Kellerman, J. Kuhn, I. Forrest, L. johnson, B. Harris, L. Baker, F. Carparot, R. Kirck, 1. Hornby. f . T 1' if 'i Front Row L. to R.: G. Smith, C. Shaffer, R. Prevedal, G. Plue, S. Spence, N. Robinson, F. Sensoli, A. Scarcelli. Second Row: F. Tait, C. Stawowczyk, D. Riel, D. Sullins, C. Rogers, C. Skorupski, R. Sutton, G. Rossow, Top Row: M. Shay, B. Vesmer, R. Smith, F. Stringer, R. Ellis, J. Fraser, P. Galofaxo, P. Stacho, K. Stxaub. 8B-3 Front Row L. to R.: S. Molina., C. Wasyl, S. Malkes, C. Foster, R. Martin, F. Lanton, C. Masino, 1. Morrissey, Second Row: j. Mocek, R. Rivas, G. Michell, E. Yuvan, B. Pillar, E. Galina, W. Owens, B. Nabozny, T. O'Berg, Top Row: M. Toth, V. Teffualt, J. Mitchell, H. Toth, D. Knarian, D. Talcott, M. Sutton, N. Hinzmen, j. Treas. 5 PA ST FUT UHE Q ,milfs I janet Tochet Our lovely Homecoming Queen of 1955 W N 5 CD .- f'f.wfz,1lk , ,l K! - 7 Lx. ' f I, i' 39 X. U I , I lj F n NX xi Sandy Goldsmith January Graduate Above: Janet Tochet 1955 Homecoming Queen bging crowned Right: After being crowned, Queen Janet was escorted to her car Vw? 1 3 7-... ,--f. N.. 5 1 f f N i Gilda De Palma June Kisch Ja-Dua-YY Graduate june Graduate Homecoming J! ' 1 .vw 5, o'f 'g fl' Y rf. . .M 1 5 J, ga 3. 5,1 . Q .my , 21, KN 'i 'wax ,- 'X w avi nw .., 'af Q I S ' an .. W..- Sf' XS Y vi... Q YN I 'ru eww G' U W x u ik! H. Q . ig I1 fi, 4' 4. 6 ' ' 5 -4 if i, fa '. x, Q Q pd T1 hIIg,' uv ni Betty Amos WK' rf- Ulf Phyllis Dca Barb Czanko :iris .film '- 1 . -4' r' 's Bill Wolf il!!- f K 6335 unam- 'w....,f Joan Stelmock '- - 1: -. E sf: fill W as 21212 1 up 13 E ., 3 2, ' i rf e Donna Woolens Leith Child Bob Mayor Kish Beverly johnson Judy Shinn Janice Hurst I , Margaret Blatnik janet Driver Marlene P atchett -.Nu-,N kbaum Ronajean Klaas Farkas li: 3519111 Snap hot Pictured here are the June Seniors working hard at one of their float meetings. ., t ,Y S gkixi 7' in 3 ,L A Q F V 'aa -1 is P . 4 53- sf' 'wr -P X 12-A Pajama Party. Teen Deb Initiation Y-Teen Initiation Sadie Hawkins Dance Those Tw ll 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Janice Creakbaum and Louie Holt Janice Baldwin and Ken Marcereau Rona Jean Klass and Bob Campbell Joan Stelmock and Gene Darnell Janice Hurst and Ian-y Davis Janet Anteau and Fred Baker janet Driver and Jack Blast ti Picnuwsd hcrc are many of the couples who attended the january Senior Prom, Moonlight Fantasy, held at Lovett Hall on january 19. Music was supplied by the Debonairs. Wlfgfl 1'-rl' ' x i - .2545- ' :N-.: ' iii 1' -'IF :,-,.,,-Je. .xx iw A igi z, , Q-5:-zjmigiia-Eiga'-, f.. . i I 1 Q if K V. U2 iv Tired and exhausted after completing part of the book, Ianice Creakbaum, Miss Gilbert Marlene Patchett, Janice Hurst, and Kathy Keenan proudly examine the results. 7 MEET! G I' Yearbook Stuff L. to R.: Mario Bonfigilo, Janice Creakbaum, Lois Voss, Janice Hurst, Miss Gilbert, Betty Saunders, Marlene Patchett, and Brenda Krupka. Not Pictured: Mary Ann Grant, Chuck Archibald, Virginia Young, Lorraine Janofski, Sandy Heller, Theresa Marcos, joan Stelmock, and June Armstrong. LU ss 'ii fo ag ...- f Q' 3 lf lu A 4 ? f --- .W School Paper Front Row, L. to R.: M. Grant, V. Young, T Robinson J Stelmock L Voss C Archibald Alb ' ht ' . ' ' - - - . S di , R. Sencoli, R. Kanary, B. Saunders, Miss Gilbert, L. jarlofski, I. Armstrong, si Heller , J ng tan ng, L to R 97 AST QQ? I 1 JK Q 1 Athletic Coaches Dale Sawicki Assistant Varsity Football Assistant Varsi Baseball W Junior Basketball William Livingon Wrestling George Mantarian I. V. Baseball jr. High Football Jr. High Basketball 100 Robert Sims Athletic Director Varsity Football Varsity Track Les Millward Trainer Freshman Basketball Nicholas Baccari Faculty Athletic Equipment Mana. ger Leo Turner Varsity Basketball I. V. Football Elwood Km' eth Cross Country Assistant Track ' 2 0 g ff H, 4 , 1 Q ? if 3 1 ' Mimi' Q X. , 'Q ,ghigig FOOTBALL ' 3- i ' .X s' 4 Q 5 Q. s Tn i i f' -ws Q .F N . an , K .M ,Jr uw, I N is lv 'K -W.. 0' A V 9 . , ,- 'L 1 5 7' 1. Y ,gg .X l 1 W W .Y in ' af Q . 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Thompson. ,so CQ .V . .lr VdrSi1y Fuotbull Me1vindale's varsity football squad of 1955, piloted by head coach Bob Sims and assistant coach Dale Sawicki, got off to a slow start by being defeated by Allen Park 13-7, but began the following week to pick themselves up when they met St. Josephs of Detroit. Both teams' offenses were slowed down by a muddy field and a wet fall and the game was strictly defensive as the two teams fought to a O-O tie. The following week Melvindale traveled to Romulus to meet a highly rated rival. Melvindale, being underdogs, fought above expectations and returned home with a 15-7 victory. Melvindale was in the victory column again as they avenged a year-old 46-0 defeat, when they met Dearborn on a mud- soaked field and walloped them 20-0. Melvindale then traveled to Ecorse, where their defense once again stood out as t.hey battled a favored Ecorse powerhouse to a 0-O tie. The following two weeks were disastrous. The Dales lost the Little Brown jug to Lincoln Park by a score of 20-0. Melvindale was defeated in their homecoming game with Edsel Ford 13-O. They bounced back the following week, however, and defeated Lowry, 25-O. In the final game, Melvin- dale lost a hard-fought tussle with River Rouge, 14-6, and finished with a season record of three wins-four losses-two ties. In a post season meeting, the squad elected Frank Nagy and Bill Wolf as co-captains and jim Garrett was elected the most valuable player of the year. Harold Calihan was chosen by the Mellus Newspapers as a member of the Mellus All-Area team. Melvindale will lose these four players plus nine others due to gaduation. The others are Lawance Albas, Fred Baker, Mario Bonfiglio, John S. Chapo, Gary Grant, jon Krueger, George Lowe, Ted Savard and john Wilkins. Y X3 ' W .5 ,,.,,.X 1hR ,is 2 5, 5 x 49 6549 4,5253 39.a-1354-'E 42 5 Q ., - , F2 l b 19 F , Q '- if U 9 Q A , Q Q . tif? Q , J Y , A aj 5 5Q42,E 24 gee-30 5,325-1-P5 2, as 29?-,., as -,Q MW fixmi WRX Q ,Q 2' Q g Q 3 A il A s . . Q . Q, gah- Ab 1 l f S, J f 1 1 Q ,N Q -4 - Q f 'Sf I 'kf- it -'www 52 -fL, jf , J Q , gf f , 1 at u NEWEAHWI H - , , 4 'N A fv - a ' iQ -Q, x6 33894. --Q ig -M 4- i355 - W 3 k Wi pu, - is -Q Q 22 an 3I' 5 'S 47 ink JB mi BG? xg gl Q as P' ,, , '1 ww- '- g I A 2ss.N fx ll 5.1 A W 4 'X xa- , by X I 'P , an , wir f-, ev I . 9 F 9, r W U 9' CQWQ A 'Q 35 . ' 1 ,ni J 'ik N2 K X, -un X 3 T- x K I Q AX Y Q' .N Y ge: . 5. a i z w T .- i V ,.1' 5 x-sz Q XE .. .04 Q W ,fl R1 .. w -.w dal ,f ,,, . . ,,,,.,.L ,,,,w.l I , 7. A , .M M. x ,. ..1 x . V..,,. , x m 'is ' -..... asketbull fn Q :ak , S Q x 'law 4 in 5' ,. 2, ' ' Q Six' ,,.n Vg J A L.n!?, ' ,931 ' lac ' H9 , ... x ,lr , ,I 4, fs- Qfs ' .4 'L' 5 v' ' 'P' 1 ' TQ 'P' I!! T' as if Qi .Q 1 if' Top Row: L. to R.: ll. Keramious, B. Soper, F. Baker, F. Baker, F. Marchio, D. Heiden, B. Lozen, I-l. Callihan Coach Lco Turner. Lower Row: j. Wagatha, G. Skrupski, 1. Kruger, L. Potanchian, G. Grant, R. Kanary. Varsity Basketball I believe we did fairly well for a team having its share of green players this year. We lost a few we maybe could have won, but on the whole we've had a pretty fair season. I expect we'll do much better next year. This was the opinion of Varsity Coach Leo Turner of the past '55-'56 basketball season. The Cards finished the season with a 9-6 win-loss record. The Melvindale Cagers started the season with a bang by walloping Romulus 62-41 and nosing out Lowrey 63-60. The following two weeks the Cardinals met some stiff competition and saw defeat in the form of Wyandotte and Detroit Cath- olic Cenual, by the scores of 60-53 and 69-54. The Redbirds then bounced back in the following two games and defeated Dearborn 42-38 and battled Allen Park to a 47-42 win. The Cards' home court was then invaded and a highly rated rival, River Rouge, returned with a 62-45 win. The next week Melvindale reached the half-way point in the season when they met Ecorse away and the high spirited Red Raiders came from behind in the second half to defeat the Cards 45-42. The Cardinal season standing at this point was 4 wins and 4 losses. The Cagers then met Lincoln Park on the Melvindale home court and emerged on top by a 49- 36 score. Melvindale then traveled to Edsel Ford and the Huron Valley Champs spelled out a 53-41 defeat for the Redbirds. They returned home for their next encounter and defeated Dearborn for the second time in the season 45-43. The outcome of the next clash found River Rouge holding the edge over Melvindale 49-30. In the final three games of the season Melvindale averaged an early season defeat and edged out Ecorse 49-42 and walloped Lincoln Park and Lowrey 50-40 and 57-37. Melvindale drew River Rouge for their first past season tournament game. Rouge was the state class B champs last year and are strong contenders for the position this year. The Cardinals entered the game as underdogs who were to give the Panthers no competition but, however, they played ex- cellent control ball and at one point in the game they lead 9-6. The Panthers managed to rally in the last half and nosed out the Cards 27-23. The game was encouraging, however, to both the Cardinal Coach and players. In the final Twin Valley League standings, Melvindale was tied with Ecorse for second place. xg K ..,.. s A q' XX fic '57 X Q . 9. M , xl af, ,X Ygvjg ,H ,A . 5 5 2.2 41. E. QARD5 I2 m.H, iKX 4 if x V, ,if 7 , .Y xr-f , w.-I '47 viz? Q, 'iff ,U Anbf 9 , Nuys' Q E ...Z li: fi 3 .4 N. P Q S I H A50 IU 6 ng - J S sa S ,- , AS , 5 D V71 'Zoe Q P .V -L f Y , A -ff E va -sl x X -f .xyg-, ,QM Sv xc Varsity Basketball Co-Captains 9'-I GARY GRANT FRED BAKER if . Q0 W 13. 0.0 REGIONALS AVERAGE PER NAME GAMES PLAYED H GAME Dave Onifrio 8.4 15.3 Fred Baker 14.0 11.6 Larry Potochan 14.0 11.6 Dick Heiden 6.4 8.8 jim Thompson 5.0 8.6 Gary Grant 5.2 7.5 Jerry Wagatha 6.9 6.4 jon Krueger 11.1 6.3 Bob Soper 2.8 3.9 Bob Lozen 0.63 7.8 Richard Kanary 0.53 7.5 George Skorupslci 0.25 Frank Marchio 0.06 0.0 MEL---23 R. Rouge ---27 Team Scores Rom---41 Lowrey---60 Wyan.---60 C. Central---69 Dearborn---38 A. P.---42 R. Rouge---62 Ecorse---45 L. P.---36 E. Ford---41 Dearborn---43 River Rouge---49 Ecorse---42 L. Park---40 Lowrey---37 -,av .gag .-nu-H' -- .f- Nd KNO' 1'- QQ lb l DS W Top Row, L. to R.: Mr. Sawicki, G. Monroe, G. Lindquist, W. Creech, R. Raymer. Lower Row- A Rapotski F Fox . . , . , K. O'I-lannisian, R. Maurer, P. Sturgeon. .lunior Varsity Basketball Z5 41' 'YJ QP' 4... New Top Row: L. to R.: R. Danyo, Manager, J. Frazer, J. Paobucci, C. Pruitt, C. Walch, J. Balinkoski, Coach Milward. Lower Row: G. Wooder, K. Barr, J. Franks, J. Kallstrom, B. Cashwell, R. Miller, J. Greene. Freshmen Basketball Junior High Basketball 114 I Top row, L to R.: Coach Mantarian, B. Smith, G. Bankasky, D. Wells, D. Baglewietz, D. Esquire Bottom row: R. Marshall, S. Matt, S. Blatnik, S. Molina, A. Malkes, B. Cashwell , J. Danyo. 1. , .-w. Mu? Wi: fr, s - - Dll5UlllIll hi N ....... Top row L. to R. Coach Dale Sawicki, L. johnson, B. Broderick, R. Minghine, J. Wilkins, B. Parent, B. Shaffer, T. Wiggins, G. Skrupski, Coach George Mantarian. Bottom row L. to R. I. Garret, J. D'Arcy, H. Callihan, R. Torok, I. Kruger, F. Baker, J. Thompson, D. Hieden, 1. Wa ga tha . June Graduates Hia. R Hawld C9-llihan Ion Krueger Fred Baker John Wilkins Varsity Baseball The Cardinal varsity baseball team has its work cut out this year as it looks forward to bettering the last season record of nineteen wins and six losses. The squad is carrying nine seniors this year with a few of them being first year seniors. Six players on the squad are returning from last season. last years team placed second in the Twin Valley Conference and was the runner up to Coldwater when they were defeated in the State Class B Invitation Tournament finals, 2-0. jerry Cooley, the Card pitcher, struck out fifteen batters in the inning game. This is an av- erage of two strike outs per inning. Another outstanding player was Don Mack who hit safely in thirty-five consecutive games. Don and Jerry, lost to Melvindale because of graduation, had a brief tryout with Detroit. The varsity pilot is coach Dale Sawicl-ci. April May J 1 116 me 5 '56 Schedule Mt. Carmel - Away Taylor Center - Home River Rouge - Home Willow Run - Away Ecrose - Home Lincoln Park - Away Taylor Center - Away Lowery - Away Dearborn - Away River Rouge - Away Willow Run - Home Ecorse - Away Bellville - Home Lowery - Home lincoln Park - Home Allen Park - Away Allen Park - Home Lross Lounrry A Truck N ,ax Q Y tw. in Q 'K 'X 5 X . l' . L? , Q 1 5 .Nh 'Unix My it .. is Wrestlm 'Q rv r'i.:q,?v Cross Country Second Row: L. to R. E. Kureth, I. Scott, S. Hrydzinsko, I. Sutliff, P. Langdeau, L. Holland, F. Lenzotti, H. Morrison, Manager. First Row: L. to R. D. Dupuis, F. Fox, T. Stewart, 'FE. Jurkiewicz, WR. Archibald, W. Fleming, D. Clark, R. Pillar. 'l'Co-Captains. Truck Melvindale varsity track team, under the direction of head coach Elwood Kuerth tumed in a season record of 4 wins and 12 losses. Last year the majority of their losses however were a matter of a few points. This year the team, which consists greatly of first and second year men has it's work cut out as they go into their tough schedule. Three new schools, Edsel Ford, Willow Run, and Monroe Catholic Central have been added to the season competition. They are under the leadership of head coach Elwood Kuerth and assistant Coach Edward Wagonlander. Bottom Row: L. to R. Walberg, F. Bolton, L. Holland, P. Sturgeon, D. Lassaco, M. Wethington, F. Maguire, R. Banush, A. Legetti S . . . econd Row. L. to R. J. Sutliff, B. Flemming, J. Robertson, D. Johnson, N. Floyd, K. Renaud, R. Sirenzian, R. Pillar, L Rudolph Top Row: L. to R. H. Morrison, Manager, D. Dupas, N. Lassaco, B. Wolf, F. Marchio, P. Langdeau, A. Fast, 1. Lindquest, G. Cer-l main, A. Machnic, Assistant Coach, Mr. Wagonlander. l l.. Cross Country The Melvlndale Cross Country team, under the direction of Coach Elwood Kureth, finished with a very fine season record E ten wins and five losses in its second year of competition. In their first year they suffered eleven losses against O wins. Melvindale lost to Allen Park in the first meet of the season 24-35. They bounced back in the second meet, however, nd defeated Thurston 18-43. Trenton didn't show up for the third meet and the Cards won by a forfeit. The end of the :xt meet found the Rough Panthers digging their claws into Melvindale and edging them out by a 22-33 score. Re- avering from our wounds we defeated Detroit Lutheran 25-31, and ayerged an early season defeat by eding out Allen ark 27-29. Melvindale placed second in a triangular meet with Romulus and Trenton as Romulus took first by a 24- 5 margin. The Cardinals were then defeated by Taylor Center 26-33. In another triangular meet the Cards came ut on top of Wayne and Ecorse, 25-30. The Red Harries then traveled to Trenton for a league meet placing fourth x a field of 5. Then defeated St. Joseph 15-13. Dearborn next visited the Cards and retumed home with a 27-34 win. lelvindale then defeated Oak Park 19-34. The Cardinals then traveled to Trenton for the regionals and placed fifth. lelvindale again returned home and this time met Keego Harbor and handed them a 21-38 defeat. In their final meet E the season the squad met Thurston in the only night game and defeated them 17-44. The team this year was consisted of mostly sophomores and juniors and all are expected back next fall. With all f the experience Coach Kuerth looks forward to a very successful season. The co-captains elected this past season Wrestling 'ere Eugene Iurkiewicz and Rollin Archibald. The Melvindale wrestling team faced its first mat competition this year, under the direction Of C0 William Livingston, and finished with a record of two wins and one loss, 8 0 f tch of the season Melvindales' matmen met an experienced team and suffered at 5 - defEa:heHdlvj::52: they bounced back in the next two encounters against Thurston and defeated them 26-25, I l and 28-18. This was the secon yea g Q I , h been recognized by the Board of Education as school sport yet, but it is expected to be considered aS S110 by next year. Because of this fact, the boys participating could only receive junior Varsity Letters. d d It was not until toward the end of the season that the team obtained a regulatoin wrestling mat an COVEI' 2111 thi ' ct d to hel out a lot next year. ' sggfsglivingston hipes to get the season started right after football season next year and being better prepared for he expects to book up more matches. l-le will have most of the wrestlers returning and with a year's exper- ience expects to have a good season. They will also elect co-captains next year. Th 1 ' s th's ast season are: l I Delbest jtglifxlsovdtnliqiil Fle1mi,ng, Russell Pillar, Pat Mach-nik: I-'31'1'Y Waldeckerr Mickey Lenzotn' Bob Cody' Bob Erdilyi, Ioe Goluben, Arlo Fast, Michael Toath, and Sam HendleY' d r wrestlin has been in Melvindale, but the first year of competition. It has not Top Row, L. to R.: R. White, Manager, L. Waldecker, A. Fast, W. Cooper, J. Goluban, M. Lenzotti, R. Erdelyi, D. Dupuis, W. B. Livingston, Coach.. Lower Row: S. Hendley, R. Pillar, D. Johnson, A. Trazone, W. Fleming, M Toth, P. Machnik. ' ,I X Y 1. 5 1 it .,f'N'5 H ae we . 1 if 'SFS Z6 W Ss 21 k . RSSB, X A CONGRATULATIONS 1 T956 GRADUATING CLASS OUR SINCERE WISHES for YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS and HAPPINESS NIIIIIUFIIETUIIERS IIIITIOIIIIE Bllllll DAVID E 3914 OA COMPLIMENTS OF DARLING AND COMPANY A muvlunm mnusmv COMBLIMENTS OF D 8. L TOOL 8. MACHINERY Designers and Builders 990 S. Oakwood AuToMATlc Eoon SERVICE , M600 DISTRIBUTORS OF MCDONALD MILK MELVINDALE LOU'IE'S BARBER sHoP TA 8-8487 41180 Oalkwood MELVINDALE LUPON E'S L E NO'S Fine Foods BARB ER SHOP VI 1-2111 615 S. Oakwood Detroit 124 3020 Oakwood Proprietor--Leno J. Petroni MlLL'S Rexull Drugs Your Dependable Druggist, G. G. Mills Oakwood at Allen DU 1-8600 UNITED ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CO. Radio, T.V. 61 Hifi Specialists 4038 Oakwood near Allen Rd. Melvindale WA 8-9424 7740 Southfield North of Warren Detroit LU 2-7033 Our Greatest Asset is good will Phone WA 8-7882 DU 2-9802 Courtesy of MORRIS STORES K. KESSEY this area's largest Kentile Dealer gravel-stone-top dirt-fill dirt 5600 Allen Road n 18 17211 Dix Rd. Melvindale, Mich. 4 Blks. No. of Southfield RALPI'I'S SERVICE minor repairs-batteries-tires acces s cries-l ubrication ME LV INDALE 3741 Oakwood DU 2-7742 Compliments of EDDIES PIZZA THE ORIGINAL DU 2-4608 5633 Allen Rd. MERI-DOT-BEAUTY SALON Specializing in hiar cutting permanent waving closed opposite the Monday Mel Theater MILLERS DRAPERY SHOP exclusive but not expensive Drapes-Slip Covers-Cornice Boards All Custom Work phone for free estimate in your home 2093 off on all hand-printed prints DU 1-6260 4017 Oakwood Melvindale COMPLIMENTS OF A MELVINDALE INDUSTRY MR. C. BURDGE FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS Custom Wrapping For Home Freezers Phone DU 1-R160 18616 Allen Road Me lvindale, Mich. COMPLIMENTS OF ANGEL'S POULTRY MEL CLEANERS a 11392 W. jefferson Rxver Rouge 4114 Oakwood DU 1-8711 V1 1-23080 l.ooKlNG Fon A GQOD Jos'-r KX X Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Offers Career Opportunities A great number and variety of jobs are necessary in the proper operation of your Gas Company. The fields of oppor- tunities are shown in the following list of jobs covered by the 5,000 persons employed by Michigan Consolidated: Cl.ERlCAl. MECHANICAL CRAFT OFFICE-TECHNICAL Payroll Clerk Auto Mechanic Carpenter Draftsman Typist Servicemen Electrician Keypunch Operator Secretary Equipment Operator Machinist Multilith Operator Stock Clerk Meter Reader Pipe Fitter Electronic Equipment Operator Accounting Clerk Meter Repairman Plumber PBX Operator Statistician Pressure Operator Welder EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Gas Company personnel enjoy a number of employee benefits. The list includes vacations with pay, retirement plan, group insurance, sick leave plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Com- pany blood bank, and Credit Union. The Company also encourages and sponsors a number of after-hours recreation activities for employees. Among these are golf, bowling, softball, chorus, camera club and sportsmen groups. For additional information on employment opportunities, please contact the Employment Interview Department, Main Office, 415 Clifford Street, Detroit 26, Michigan. MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED GAS COMPANY Serving 800,000 customers in Michigan , fv f 22- of llll 1 Q y 4 it's touch and go these days There's little lingering in the laundry anymore. The washing is dis- posed of the automatic electric way. Set washer or dryer dial and away you go . . . to other jobs . . . even out of the house. And the interesting thing is, by the time you change from Miss to Mrs., automatic electric work savers will have made your life more than ever touch-and- gof, DETROIT EDISON A Message To This Year's Graduates Detroit Steel Corporation heartily congratulates you. You have moved another step forward on your way to becoming useful citizens in the community. Many rewarding opportunities await you after graduation in this nation of ours whose progress is rooted in its freedoms. 'American industry is an outgrowth of these freedoms. A good example is the Steel industry. During the pdst one-hundred years Steel has played a maior part in lifting the standard of living in our country. The industry has expanded continu- ously. lt is now on the threshold of further expansion on a gigantic scale. This means new iobs . . . more and better iobs with a future. America and Steel are growing together. Have you considered Steel as a career? We urge you to pursue all opportunities for continued study and self-improvement. Only by increasing the breadth of your knowledge can you hope to keep abreast of our ever expanding technology in a technical world. More than ever it can be said for the future that knowledge is power. DETROIT STE EL CORPORATION 4 N filjlig f Kkfl -fimili 'E' VlM'l'lllW!AlThere's a girl 7l' IreaHy adnureu J 1 L, cat? v ii bites I You'll hear that remark many times about telephone girls. Most people recognize that girls who work for C.- TElEPl S CUMPF 3 , 1' ,. .Q .:..:. nay. Q E '11 'I..:.1 s fl -1ij 1'I5j2'I:3 . Aw 2' -5 wi N -. M Q Q. 4 -s fr: ,Zz 1 tg ga 2MI?,,:i .,,, :Sri a Z 'w x l I,' 4. V- 1 fig Eg ' 4,- 5,5 is J ng' Ai unl t V , E Q l rrrr . ffsillg 3:53. gi ::iE, -Egg :-E 5 I vw..5Z:::::..'f::: . 2 .f i gs .gg A l . 'A Q 50 Q to iaamgww ings, by the regularly scheduled mid- morning and midafternoon ubreaksv for relaxing in comfortable lounge K+ Michigan Bell are not only attractive, rooms. And she found the company E x. but also smart and useful citizens. thoughtful and considerate in so A M Og When Jean started her job, she many ways, such as sending girls X, 8 , had no telephone experience. But home in taxis when they worked the b X is E she was trained with other begin- late evening shift. 0 l X Hers IQY ffiendlifs Undffstanding Telephone work offers many ad- Supofvlsofs- Today Shes Proud of vantagesl Why not get in touch with her works enloYS a fine 5alarY1 Va' us now? Find out more about the Y Et oations Witt? PaYs fogolgf Wggo in' interesting jobs from which you can r, CTCHSCS, an many' new Hen S- choose after graduation-customer 1 '. Vx? Jean was delighted from the very representative, telephone operator, X - first by the clean, pleasant surround- accounting and clerical work. Q . f MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY fx J, A Good Place to Work . 'Z 1. ' ' Lf 'QTMVQAV N Y ' 1325 A J ,,.. .0 -,1tql'2L. -gqng . X i f . 2, - x - ,ll Nxt .J K. .AK .IX P .Tk Kath-P. Q .J 1 , x s:.w.- J 4 130 - i r A .ff A if I. A 't Qi f -lwlri l A , u ' fl . :H Lp' gl' f fy n L, ' I f' 1 f f !,' ., 'J 'f 1 V H T ' l ff , 'If X f' if X if E Q ' ' .- cb - ,V .' ,V f ' nf' 1 fi! 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AUTEN WA 8-1324 EAA..- -L ,...4............s.n. WALSH IS A Study at Walsh, the school that special- izes in teaching Accountancy and Financial Administration. Study at Walsh, where Michigan certified public accountants, auditors, financial executives and suc- cessful business proprietors have studied SPECIALIST for the past thirty-four years. Day, evening or Saturday classes will begin September lO, I956. Registration for Fall classes begins August l, 1956. Free placement assistance to students and graduates. WALSH INSTITUTE af ACCOUNTANCY l20 IIADISOII AVEIIIIE, DE'I'Il0I'l' 26, MICII. - Telephone W0 I-SI36 for free bulletin by mail MELVI DALE BOWLADROME s!A, My Y X y Photography by ' , ., W A PROVENCE 6' A '0 S i li ' in W ,,l jf' A We ' El ai Wilcliiings W A fl 'lp' vlkgffglvol. nd Bla 8cWhite Kg VJ till T v gig DU 1-95 Wy 3740 oakwood Bm. 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