Meyers High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wilkes Barre, PA)

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EERALD WILLIAM O'DEA er Gargantuan build expertly sculptered with finely carved features . . . a ro- bust voice, boisterosuly laughing or calmly solemn . . . manifold wonders with decisive ideals and Irish humor . . . H20 and orders for the carriers . . . brisk or rambling with keen wit prevailing earnest and alert, a fashion-plate in masculine detail. A lion among the ladies,' a lamb else- where. IOSEPH FRANCIS O'DONNELL oe ' Fading freckles and twinkling eyes that prove that mischief is brewing . . . blond crew cut and the latest of Es- quire fashions . . . rack and roll dance king . . . a rare virtue, true good nature . . . a loyal, considerate friend . . . a dawning smile lighting the bleakest of days . . . a prize package wrapped with attractiveness and tred with fun. It is no sin to look at a nice girlf, ANN SUSAN O'KANE rrlvancyn A deep flame fed by ambition . . . blue eyes and that blushing smile . . . agil- ity and grace with athletic ability su- preme, yet always a lady . . . perfect prance gracing the majorette ranks . . . heartly faithful and a never say die attitude . . . natural poise silhouetting an impressive stature . . . a revealing blush. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. DONALD CHARLES OLSHAN rrolshrz Red curls securely locked in place . . . clear blue eyes with the typical blush of a redhead dancing feet to any musical beat . . . a reserve of energy for all enthusiastic quests . . . mechan- ically minded with particular adapta- bilities and ambitions . . . outward ap- pearance of quiet dignity contradicting a clown at heart. No talent, but yet character. BARBARA ANN OSINSKI rcBarbn Buoyancy and exuberanceg an attractive strutter .. . streamlined figure with clothes galore . . . never without her gum . . . eyes with a story . . . a slave to circumstances and an unassuming manner . . . vivacity and chattiness with that certain coquettish nature . . . a love of pleasure. Present mirth has present laughter. IANE ELAINE OSTROFSKI ulanien A slow-dawning smile, the warmth of friendship . . . a tiny waistline, an ac- cent of petiteness . . . a litling toss of curly brown hair . . . a timid curiosity flattering an keen imagination . . . a day dreamer with concrete ideas . . . a blithe miss encircled by a halo of kindness and sincerity. A penny for your thoughts? LOUIS IOSEPH PALERMO uLOu:! A dash of freckles, that little-boy ap- peal . . . blue eyes and dimples bright- er than stars . . . a handsome lad, a true friend . a tantalizing smile with a flirting glance devilish stunts with an innocent look . . . a flash, a blush, a shy retreat . . . more eloquent than words, a silent exterior. Bait the hook well, the fish will bitef' DANIEL ALBERT PETERS B utch A red-headed imp inciting mischief and fun . . . cautiously withdrawing with a flaming blush . . :the heartiest laugh in the group, seemingly quiet on the side . . . easily pacified by a good word and friendly smile . . . a chord in per- fect harmony . . . instantly understand- ing and generous, and bent for spon- taneous friendship. For the sake of a joke. HARRY PERRILLO uf-farryu Long coal black hair and side burns worn Elvis style . . . blue jeans and a variety of shirts . . . keen and quick in the class room, a member of sight sav- ing . . . alertness, sincerity and a hard working nature . . . rather quiet and reserved at times but frequent smiles and fun loving pleasure. Better three hours too soon than a minute to late. IAMES IOHN PISARCIK lflimii A king in his sphere . . . perpetually sparking delight with electric vitality . . . slightly philosophical at times, but not without a twinkle clownish antics from a practical joke to a sub- lime story . . . the Dad of the foot- ball team, a forceful, driving athlete . . . well-known and loudly applauded, A fool cannot be still. PATRICIA DOROTHY POWELL Hpatli A constant fizz of activity topped off with a flaming red bob . . . an ever- lasting whirl to the beat of dancing feet and billowing skirts contrarily quiet and determined with persistance for victory . . . enthusiastic cheering, a concoction of energy and spirit. Perpetually in motion. NESHAMA ROSENBAUM Neshama Unique and fascinating in every way . . . a raised eyebrow, a delightful smile . . . dancing and dreaming with graceful dignity . . . distinctive traits with originality and set ideas . . . cul- tured and sensitive with the goal of perfection . . . understanding and in- telligent with a rare gift of speech . . . inspirational and idealistic, a magnet of charm. How strong an influence works in well placed words.

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IAMES ASHER McAFEE ..Mac,, The typical executive . . . cautious hesi- tation, a carefully reasoned decision, a follow through of firmness and deter- mination . . . a manly build with ath- letic ability . . . Spike, the muscle man of the Senior Play . . . reason, logic, impulseg step by step and then a leap . . . a rock of independence. Why wish for more?'l ANN MARIE MCGUIRE Ann Marie A freckled face crowned with flaming red hair . . . a sportive air camoflouged by shyness . . . tall and slender with twinkling Irish blue eyes . . . a logical mind with good reasoning powers . . . an able and attractive strutter . . . seemingly bashufl yet fluctuating from serenity to whimsicalness. A picture of a poem without wordsf, ANN ELLEN MILLER uAnn,, A blue-eyed blond with a radiant smile . . . a colorful conversationalist . . . going places and doing things . . . charmingly unpredictable with a pano- rama of humor . . . youth meeting life on its own terms . . . a.high-stepping strutter . . . candid comments from a never-ceasing chatterbox . . . one track mind . . . a friend to confide in. Many give advice, only the wise profit by it. IONATHAN ROBERT MILLER rrlohnu A lock of black hair, a sigh from the ladies . . . so, soo attractive . . . a dreaming dancer with artistic tastes . . . a friend in a flash, a magnetic nature with captivating nonsense . . . rides on the clouds, yet versatilely practical . . . fun and loving with firm convictions and executive reasoning . . . specially fashioned laughter brimming in the Miller Manner. I am what I have made myself. PATRICIA RUTH MILLER Cfpatli A crown of golden hair topping a sweet face . . . spirited and energetic in school affairs . . . a picture of fashion garnished with style . . . a basketball guard . . . melifluous strains from the sax joyful and loquacious with friendly chatter . . . a flushed counten- ance . . . a mischevous lass behind a cloak of friendliness. Bless that bright-eyed girl. KATHLEEN MARIE MOONEY ffcathyn Quiet yet active, the Art Club President . . . beautiful dark wavy hair signifying imagination and artistic talent . . . a smile for all and willing to lend a hand . . . bright and eager, an industrious worker . . . musically minded, in band and orchestra . . . a sweet disposition and a kindly manner. Good words are worth much, and cost little. GLADYS ANN MON SEUR Glad', Short black hair, naturally curly and always in place . . . dark brown eyes glowing and radiantly alive . . . capa- bility in executing tasks of many kinds . . . dependable yet sensitive, with fa- shionable garb and a tendency toward coquettishness . . . a sparkle, a dazzle and an outburst of glee . . . truly one of the gang. Ambition has no restf' BARBARA NIEMINSKI nBarbx: Long, golden tawny locks worn page boy or pulled back ...an understanding nature, giving a helping hand and will- ing advice to all in need . . . a valued and hard working member of the Lib- rary Club . . . a warm and lasting greeting from true blue eyes and a manner as true as her eyes. The surest way to hit a woman's heart is to take aim kneeling. RALPH ROLAND NORTON Mousie Tall and rark, a really masculine build . . . brown eyes and a mask of serenity independent and uninfluenced, the Rock of Gibralter . . . the attitude of a willing worker and a logical thinker . . . variation of plaid and solid shirts and jeans .. . a sober expression, a quiet nature and an abundance of se- renity. Curiosity is one of the permanent characteristics of a vigorous mind. ROBERT NORTON Spider Broad manly shoulders garbed neatly and precisely with the Ivy Look . . . dark hair always in place, dark eyes adding mystery to handsome features . . . a veteran gymnast with might and grace . . . dependable reasoning in an amiable way. . . the unblinking, steady light of a good heart . . . a reservoir of inner strength. Curiosity is one of the permanent . . . . ,, characteristics of a vigorous mind. IOHN STEPHEN NOWAK S lash A slave to duty and responsibility . . . reliable and capable businessman with all of the qualities of a leader . . . often worried but quickly animated, and en- ergetic . . . a natural before a crowd, the Senior Play's Hub . . . a speeding athlete, a determined winner . . . per- serverance channeled by ambition . . . Mr. President of the Senior Class. He concentrates on the business at hand? IOSEPH EDMUND O'BRIEN 6fIOeD Good things come in small packages . . . neat, quiet and shy with attractive jet black hair . . . stoic dignity and a college look . . . shoulders broad enough for any Charles Atlas shirt . . . an Ipana smile . . . an outdoor man, a hunter at heart . . . seen, but not heard . . . future in the Air Force. One of the best by common consent.

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PATRONIA RAKAUSKAS Rakie Sparkling eyes and a never-faltering smile careful planning, concrete ideas, and a logical thinker . . . start- ling blond hair . . . a very capable typist . . . business ability in the sec- retarial field . . . a sincere and loyal friend. All shook up. MAELLA REDINGTON Maella,' Curled brown hair and a slim figure . . . artistry with the bow, melodious strains from the violin . . . small fea- tures with clear blue eyes . . . quiet and reserved, with a thoughtful appear- ance . . . a willing worker gifted with musical talents . . . friendly in her own quiet way . . . planning ahead for the future. Sincere and earnest. THERESA ANN ROBERTS Treece A tiny package of dynamite set off by a spark of energy . . . a short brown bob curled to suit the occasion, a devil- ish gleam in twinkling blue eyes and an almost smirk showing that mischief is brewing . . . really one of the crowd . . . she digresses from studies to pleas- ure. Forgiveness is better than revenge. ROBERT PAUL ROBINSON r:Bobbyn A royal package crowned with curly blond waves . . . a dimpled smile radi- ating a dignified air . . . a variation of ideas, from a good natured chuckle to a diplomatic calmness . . . susceptible to fads . . . imagination gleaming and effervescing in big brown eyes . . . just perfect as the professor in the Senior Play . . . keen sense of humor. He hath a heart as sound as a bell. RUTH LEE ROHLFS Lee An angelic countenance masquerading for a blithe, excitable miss . . . flaming red hairg Lee's trademark . . . ever un- ruffled, a nonchalant manner . . . siren of the Senior Play . . . delightful com- pany . . . as natural and unaffected as a mid-summer day . . . a planned fu- ture . . . vivacious in a flounce of crisp green taffeta. A good heart is worth more than gold. DAVID IOHN SALLITT Arab', A mischievous halo of black curls and a brimming smile . . . alluring dimples and lustrous brown eyes . . . devilish pranks with that Sal Mineo appearance . . . aptitude in the field of artistryg dexterous and ingenious . . . a true clown with an affable approach and a friendly manner . . . adroitness as a gymnastg quick and skilled. His bark is worse than his bite. 59 5- PHYLLIS GERTRUDE SCHREY ccphylrr Quiet dignity with a queenly air . . . speaks as an angel speaks-with music .. . Modern Choir, Band, Orchestra . . . Band Festival, '57 . . . sweet and dainty as a lily in full bloom . . . a wise and understanding heart . . . tall and stately, a friend to all . . . a rich voice, the index of character. Music is the universal language. WILLIAM ARTHUR SCHUTTER ffwyattis Pronounced black curls marking a Wyatt Earp physique appealing eyes sending flirtatious glances from behind sparkling specs . . . really sharp and a loyal friend of Gillette . . . tan- talizing teasing and sly quips . . . let- terman in football, baseball and basket- ball . . . romantic puzzle, a determined look . . . creating an effect with direct style of speech. The world wishes to be fooled. HARRY ALFRED SCHWAB crHarrynr Casual assurance, hesitating to decide . .. a swish of blond hair carefully kept in place . . . a lingering look from wide-set green eyes . . . reigning in the sports world . . . ambling walk with a sheltered determination . . . a lively interest in life . . . dreamily dancing, rhythm and blues or a dash of the melancholy. Work fascinates meg I could sit and watch it for hoursf, CAROL SEARFOSS Carol Long coffee colored tresses shadowing a creamy mellow complexion persistant effort with acuteness and speed of per- ception, a quick thinker . . . amicable smile portraying nebulousness . . . hav- ing residence in the clouds . . . fond- ness for children and physical weakness . . . straightforwardness and undeviat- ing with qualities of perseverance and resoluteness. The very pink of perfection. FAY LOU SHAW Kfwowii Pug-nose with a pixie-look . . . a serene manner haloed by luscious coffee- brown locks . . . friends with problems . . . a cloud of pink organdy intrigingly trimmed with natural simplicity . . . seemingly silent remaining unruffled by tides of giggles . . . the whole story told by her eyes . . . as poetic as her name. There is no di uting about her charms. Wifi 3 l 2 N 361113 gf, SP K e J H N -fnbm ' ' n. ga S , 5 i . I iff 4 . if . ' nor sam 4.5 , ul ' 'X' HSS I Lisle Ser ir. li .. ict r C a tivals Presi the - , X f ' .' ngflur l th ge: c v 1 S l 1 3 'r t h M ' ,Kb re ' f O mr ' ' bn h e Pa . . ' len ields fig-Ms