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

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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

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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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LOIS MARGARET SOLT HLOU A short, brown bob and a pair of glim- mering hazel eyes . . . charming and amiable, a materialistic nature . . . a natural tendency toward airy unconcern and levity . . . particular adaptability to detailed work . . . fun loving and frivolous .. . quiet appearance . .. an unassuming manner. They are never alone that are accom- panied with noble thoughts. CARL STAHLEY Stale Quiet with him is even exaggerated . . . catch his smile . . . you'll smile too sincere, blue eyes never a clown but with a gentle wit . . . liking the ladies one of his charms . . never without some thought for others. A friend is never known 'til a man have need. THOMAS THOMAS GTO ml! Conservative mannerisms with a genial unassuming attitude . . . a worry never crosses his path . . . friend to all who know him . . . a determined chin ex- pressing a decided idea . . . a proud member of the Stage Crew . . . clipped crew-cut corresponding with a cheerful smile . . . apparently shy, A hard beginning maketh a good end- ing. IOAN HELEN TRAX Ioanie The ryhthm of the crown antagonizes her . . . makes friends as easily as a bird learning to fly . . . fast and never ceasing talker . . . always on the go . . . follows her ideal . . . a laugh of her own, sardonic humor at its best . . . gaiety and gigles under a creamv complexion. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. LINDSAY IARVIS TRAX ffLinsJI A man with class and a college future . . . crew-cut and baby blue eyes . . . angelic glances with mischievous mo- tives . . . a grappling champion . . . l, 2, 3, 4-pin 'emi . . . trophies with a modest air . . . Trax's Hide-away. . . a ladies' man with a serious face mask- ing a mass of humor . . . the biggest tease ever. Honors change not menis manners. KATHERINE RUTH TUDGAY iiKay,, Curly dark brown hair, suitably worn . . . usually quiet with decisive features . . . talents lying in the secretarial field . . . an unaffected manner with a ten- dency toward a temperate and sedate expression .. a very slow dawning smile, usually a mask of soberness . . . soft spoken, agreeable and always re- laxed. Make a virtue of necessity. Wu, LWFW 0 QQ., SANDRA UNGAR usandyv Vigorous, vital and full of vim . . . eager to try everything . . . fun and frolic .. . fiercely proud and eagerly belligerent able to do so many things . . . apt to skip the minor things . . tall, trim . . . triumphantly sure she can do it always . . . and she can. She'll find a way. IOAN ESTHER URBAN Elvis Love, life, and lipstick . . . candid and frank . . . intrigued by long, blond hair . . . a mermaid in the aquacade of the deep blue . . typing and transcriptions with Elvis . . . pop music in the rock and roll beat . . . her own ideas about life . . . a mischievous giggle with friendliness for all Love Me Tender. LEROY VAN WHY NRO y!! A serious thinker seeking his ideals . . . a dignified personality with snapping brown eyes . . . broad shoulders adorn- ed by novel shirts . . . the President of the Student Council . . . Ais with an unassuming attitude . . . witty remarks with a deadpan style . . . college loom- ing in the future with a promising career. A wealth of knowledge. IOHN OLIVER WALL frlackn A music lover with hazel eyes and a brown crew cut . . . a loyal friend with honorable character . .. friendliness, amiability, and kindliness . . . a lull- ing tenor voice, a choir crooner . . . District Chorus Festival '57 . .. the freshman of the Senior Play . . . am- bition with silent reasoning . . . a col- lege future with sure-fire success. It is good to be merry and wise. ZTIHOIYIAS ROBERT WANDELL om Light brown hair atop a lanky build . . . a friend to all with a pleasing per- sonality . . . those crazy rides in that hot green Ford convertible . . . reli- able basketball manager . . . very fra- gile bones . . . a sunny disposition . . . very well liked . . a careful and pains- taking nature. A challenge to the end? PATRICIA ANN WARD npaltiu Sparkling in taffetas, elegant in slacks . . . slender, graceful figure . . . a pep- py, poised strutter . . . a rose essence blending with wild waves of giggles . . dainty and demure, a tumbling miss . . . wood violets and candy hearts . . . deep, twinkling dimples that flash at a moments notice rhythm in her step, stateliness in her walk. And every heart that loves with truth is equal to endure.