Minersville High School - Eleusinia Yearbook (Minersville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 130 of the 1944 volume:

THE ELEUSINIA A YEARBOOK fhe f 'SENIOR CLASS OF 1944 THE MINERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Minersville, q '-:- Pennsylvania 9 ,v O'-O -illlllmm L two' Prefa to ry 0 te When a nation is at war, its schools are often a de- ciding iactor toward victory. While Industry turns out the munitions and the citizenry pays the financial bills, it is the school's job to shape as Well as it rnay, the human material With which it deals. lt must prepare for tomorrow as it copes With the immedi- acy ot today. KN' e feel Americas schools and school children have met the qrimmest challenge ever presented them. They have salvaged and saved: they have kept to their purposesg and one Senior Class has followed another from school into army camps and factories. They have given America each year its vanquard and for this we must esteem them. 3 uunllrv-Q4-O 5 -1 0 w n O'O+Illllllnu R ' l o I I 1 Dedzcatzon lt is not every high school class that sees its mem- bers ott to War, but the class that does so will always remember it. Because they interrupted classroom tasks tor tar sterner duties: because we liked them Well as class- mates and have sincerely missed them: and be- cause ot a deepening emotion that it is impossible to Voice--we dedicate with qratitude and respect this Volume ot the ELEUSINIA to the members ot the Class of '44 who are or will be in the Armed Services of Our Country. T llr'Z'O' 1 three four IU6 HONOR AND SALUTE . THE SERVICE FLAG IS A CONSISTANT REMINDER OF THE SACRIFICES THAT THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MINERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ARE MAKING ....... . l X WE HOLD IN TENDER MEMORY . ' A 1 BILLY ULMER 1928 - 1944 He wore the iooilooll uniform of the Minersville High School proudly and We were proud he wore it. 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IW 3 ,Z 1 ' , I SEEVGI1 THE SUPERINTENDENT MR. EDWARD A. BRADY, M. A. Because he has always shown on interest in .every school problem: because he has met the administrative diHiculties of a war year with untailina fortitude and wisdom: because he has guided us through unprecedented situations with judgment: and be- cause he has cooperated fully with town activities, Mr. Brady has won our respect and admiration. The Eleusinia proudly pays tribute to him. eight THE SCHOOL BOHRD DR. THOMAS l. MCGURL MR. DAVID I. IONES President Vice-President In a democracy o board of education reps i resents the community voice and ideals in the running oi the community's schools. The Board of Education in Minersville has shown itself continuously aware of these responsibilities and has met them with careful authority ...... . ,,- ,...-i MR. THOMAS B. EVANS Secretary DR. A. E. VALIBUS nine ff X aa ie, A Ks X X xg N SA X 1 5 A ,I ,..,A, .,,A 5 ,.V, j MR. T. C, CONDRON. IR. MR. HERMAN SCHENCK MR, CLARENCE E. FORD SECRETARIES ten ALICE R. IACK ALMA M. RIZZARDI -,X - 41:52-if?i 'Z25f5l' -9' --f -Y f1-f 4 ff ,, fr lx 2 QM ' N N QQ V' N 111 vm nf? X A Q n 1 1----1-:if '- ...,.. .121 .r-f .zu-....,- ..A,. :...:i,..,,:,:1:1.:.g.f--.1-, 'if-A J- ' --1112--:m.n,:,,....,::a.. - ---- f 5, nw: ,..,.. I 55 ll I f ,yu -... . I I 5:35, ,,l1..a,.. .-,,,, ,.:,-',-:-.-- ,I f y 1 1,- kr! f mmf. f .P ,H A W. I ' , A-4 if .R Q ,wff I ffvf ' 1 Af ff ff f f f x -gl FWF' or fRa+fim BQOR5 e.5N Ll Q'-Kev we T24 eleven MARY E. GLENWRIGHT A.B., M.A. Dean of Girls Mathematics Minersville High School 1914, Dickin- son College 1918, A. B. Columbia University 1939, IVI. A. Positions: Lewistown High School il yearl, Schuylkill Haven High School Cl yearl, Milton High School, Del. Cl yearl, Mon- trose High School KZ yearsl, Minersville High School C20 yearsl. twelve WILLIAM I. MURPHY T1-IE PRINCIPAL lvlinersville High School, B. Af- Villanova College, M. A. - Bucknell University. Mr. Murphy's success as prin- cipal may well be attributed to his long experience with high school problems and his com- plete understanding of high school students. The Eleusinia staff takes this opportunity to give special recognition to one who for thirteen years was the adviser of this book. BLANCHE S. ATKINSON, B. C. S. Commercial Cass Township High School 1924, Beckley College 1926, Rider College two summer sessions, B. C. S. Positions: Cass Township High School C3 yearsl, Minersville High School Cl5 yearsl. ALEITHA A. LORD, B. Ed. in Corn. Commercial Minersville High School 1928, ln- dioncx- State Teachers College, Rider College 1932, B. C. S. Positions: Miners- ville High School C12 yearsl. lOHN l. BALITAS Commercial Minersville High School l924, Taylor Business College 1926, Positions: Mi- rfersville High School C15 yearsl. thirteen , . ROMEO F. STELLA, A. B., M. A. English, Latin Minersville High School 1924, Villa- nova College 1930, A. B. Columbia University 1937, M. A. Positions: Mi- nersville High School Ill yearsl. R. S. BERGSTRESSER, B. S. Social Studies Helleriown High School, B, S. Key- stone Teachers College, Graduate 'Work Clark University. Positions: Hel- lertown Elementary Schools C1 yegrl, Fackerton Iunior High School C1 yearl, Minersville Schools C20 yearsl. fourteen ALICE PLUNKETT, A. B. French, English Minersville High School 1934, Ursi- nus College 1938. Positions: Miners- ville High School i21f2 yecrrsl. ARLENE SEAMAN, B. S. Science, Biology Hamburg High School 1938, West Chester State Teachers College 1942. Positions: Minersville High School C2 yearsl. SARAH CAIN, B. A. Mathematics Cass Township High School 1939, Pennsylvania State Teachers College 1943. Positions: Martinsburg High School tlfg yearj, Minersville High School C1 yearl. JEAN C. WIEST, B. A. English Mine-rsville High School 1936, Wilson College, 1942, Positions: Minersville High School K2 yearsl. fifteen LOTTIE BANEY, B. S. English, History' Minersville High School l937, West Chester State Teachers College l94l, Positions: Paulsboro, N. I. CV2 yearl, Mi- nersville High School tl yearl, sixteen PAUL VENABLE, B. A. Science, Chemistry Iefiersonville High School, N. Y. 1939, Southwestern Institute ot Technology 1943. Positions: Minersville High School C1 yectrl. t MARY HELEN GLANT, M. A. A Music Shippen School for Girls, Millers- ville State Teachers College l925, Cor- nell University l92l, Sherwood School oi Music, Chicago, Sacred Heart Acad! erny of Music Harmony, New York University 1937, M. A. Positions: Lan- caster County K4 yearsl, Pittsburgh K3 yearsJ, Pleasantville, N. I. Cl yeari, Minersville High School tl4 yearsl. ANTHONY E. TREMITIERE Band and Orchestra Trenton High School 1903, Huitt Training 1919, Extension Courses, Buck- nell University, University of Penne Sylvania, Pennsylvania State College, Vaudeville with New York bands, in- cluding Arthur Pryor's San Francisco Theatre, Louisville, Kentucky, Hippo- drome Theatre, Pottsville. Positions: Minersville High School C14 yearsl, Tower City High School tl2 yearsl, LEWIS R. ACHENBACH, B. S. lnclustrial Arts Pottsville High School 1936, Penn State College 1940. Positions: Porter Township High School K2 yearsl, Mi- nersville High School C2 yecrrsl. lOSEPHlNE GRABUSKY, B. S. Home Economics Minersville High School l93l, Penn- sylvania State College l935, B. S. Positions: Minersville High School K7 yearst. :seventeen LAURETTA W. MURPHY, A.B. Librcrrioin Minersville High School l926,Temp1e University 1930, A. B. Positions: Mi- nersville High School C14 yeorsl. 4 eighteen W1LFRED RUNCIMAN lnclustricrl Arts Minersville High School, Millersville State Teachers College, Perm State College. Positions: Minersville High School C215 yecrrsl. EDWARD WINGARIS, M. A. Art 1 Brunch Township High School 1926, Kutztown State Teachers College 1931, Duke University, Penn Stote Colleqe 1940, Positions: Up1oerA1leqhony, Berks County C1 yearl, Blythe Township K6 yeursl, Brunch Township K3 yecrrsl, Mount Ioy C1 yecirl, Minersville High School C1 yeorrl, MRS. W. PRYCE PARKER Civics Minersville High School 1915, Ursi- nus College 1919. Positions: Easton K1 yearl, Lehiqhton K2 yearsl, Minersville High School fl yearl. 1 g JAMES I. BORAN IOHN A. DUFFY MRS. CLEOPI-IAS IGNATOVIG, B. S. Physical Education Doylesiown High School 1923, West Chester State Teachers College 1926, Temple University 1927. Positions: Civil Service, Morristown, N, I., Blythe Townshila High School, Pottsville Schools, Schuylkill Haven High School, Minersville High School Cl yearl, IN OUR COUNTRY'S VSERVICE: lEROME l. PURCELL HENRY l. ZALEWSKI nineteen Seen Around School 'I 1 ,urn f ' ' f,'!?5!fh SENIOR GIRLS President Albert Lacatskie ' Jim LP' 5 , Vice President James Kline twe nty-two Senior Class Roll A Iacqueline Adams Henry Albertini layne Alexis Charles Allan Lois Alcott Steve Andrusisian Charles Baney Ralph Bettinqer Beatrice Bluis Edward Brady Alice Brown Eva Budnick Lawrence Burinsky Frances Connelly Frank Creme Bette Dauberman Helen Demansky Lawrence Diehl Ierome DiNicola lames Donlin Ia Margaret Dormer Bettie Evans I loseph Felsburq Ioseph Fliss Ioseph Prank Ruth Frazer Betty Grassa Helen Gruno Fay Haley Elizabeth Hanich Rosemary Hoban Albert lsaacs William lack Iohn lenkins William Jones Ioseph Kaster Betty Kedel Francis Kimmel Theresa Kirkauskas Mary Klem mes Kline SENIOR BOYS Paul Klitsch Irene Kohutka lune Koslosky Alma Labooty Albert Lacatskie Iarnes Laudernan Frank Lazarchick Iohn Lazarchick Leroy Lengel Dora Leonard lames Lloyd Robert Lynch Iohn McDonald Charles Madden lack Maurer Iune Mervine Thomas O'Brien Michael Pavelko Mary Quinn Lamar Reed Catherine Rizzi Anna Ryan Paul Sabol Robert Schenclc Donald Seitzinger lohn Shellick Betty Sidleck Victor Smerko Eleanore Sukeena Bertha Surnoski Mary Szerba Ruth Taylor loseph Walker Olga Wartella Clay Williams William Woll Anna Wynosky Iosephine Zeqzdrin Nancy Zeiders Bernard Zelusky Sophie Zubrort Secretary Bette Dauberman Clay 'Williams twenty-three Y' 1 ,, : 1 , 1 1 E t 2 I v k O IACQUELINE F. ADAMS Usher 141, Attendance Officer 141, Home Room Program 111 121 131 141, Eleusinia Staff 141, Blood Bank Coms mittee 131, Annual Play Committee 131, Card Party Committee 141, Garland Group 131, Baccalaureate Choir 121 131. Iackie bears the honor of possessing the prettiest red locks in the entire senior class, and her friendly personality has made her a favorite with her classmates. Her ability in solving difficult situations that arise in class is amazing. The class always looks toward her for suggestions and solutions. She has picked the business field and we feel that she will be a great success. Her efficiency rates an A plus and some employer will get an excellent secretary in Jackie , Her favorite pastimes are writing let- ters and sipping cokes in the Bea Shoppe. lackie is a staunch and tireless sup- porter of her cl-ass and nothing pleases her more than- doing something to benefit her class and classmates. twenty-four HENRY ALBERTINI Home Room Program 121, Football 141, Student Council 131, President of Home Room 141, Intramural Basketball 111 121. As we all know Henry or Duke was the first to be called from the student body to serve in the armed forces of his country. Before Henry left for the Navy he was a quiet and shy member of Room l. At least he appeared quiet and shy in school, but we know this characteristic was push- ed aside once he and his Westwood Street pals got together. Some of his spare hours were spent on Mickey's ice truck, on which he worked. We are sure Henry will make a good sailor. Henry enjoyed sports, and among his favorites was football. As we know, Duke helped score up a few victories for his team and we are sure he will score again for a much bigger and great- er team. I 'Y lAYNE ALEXIS Usher C43, Assembly Program C23 C33 C43, Eleusinia Start C43, White 51 Blue C23 C33 C43, Prom Committee C33, Card Party Committee C43, Red Cross Blood Bank C33, Garland Group C33. Ianie is one of those persons you like being with. This is because oi her cheer- ful disposition and Winsome personality. She has a smile for everyone and is al- ways ready to tell a joke or listen to one. Iayne takes the commercial course and does well in her studies. She also is artistically inclined and her cleverness and talent in drawing have astohished many of the student body. She has in- herited this knack tor art from her iath- er. These two abilities, her inclination to art and the commercial course should certainly help her iind a wonderful posi- tion, Lots of luck. Iayne's leisure hours are spent with her friends at the Bea Shoppe and at hc-me drawing. CHARLES ALLAN Poster Committee Cl3, lntermural Bas- ketball Ci3 C23, Home Room Program Ci3 C23, Salvage Captain C33. Pooch is one of the military-minded members of our class for he is 1 on the books ready to go to work for Uncle Sam. The grocery business keeps him busy aiter school for he is employed at the Acme. You may be assured of quick service it Charles is on hand to help you. Most of his spare time is spent in the library pondering over what book to take, for there are iew he hasn't read. His enjoyment of school may be read- ily found in his ringing laughter in all classes and when among his friends. We're certain Uncle Sam will seek out and take advantage of Charlie's special talents. Here-'s luck! twenty-five W t LOIS M. ALCOTT Intramural Basketball 131, Library As- sistant 121, Operetta 121 131, Special Program 111, Home Room Program 141, Glee Club 1l1 121, Card Party Commit- tee 141, White G Blue 111 121 131, Gar-' land Group 131, Baccalaureate Choir 131, Salvage Captain 131, Rationing Assistant 131 141. Light-hearted, carefree and impetuous are the characteristics of Lois, for Blon- die's blue eyes are just full of expression. She is quite a chatterbox and whenever cr burst of laughter is heard from Room l, you can be sure it's Lois. Lois is an excellent dancer and also a good jitterbug. Her leisure time is spent at the Wyn Ann Shop with her friends and in dancing at the Globe. She is not just talented in dancing but is also a talented singer and 'plays the piano. Lois is a great lover of sports, and can be seen supporting the school teams. She not only enjoys attending sports but also enjoys participating in them. Some of her favorite sports are basketball, bowl- ing, ice-skating, and swimming. Lois' interest lies in nursing and we wish her success in her career! twenty-six STEVE ANDRUSISIAN Ticket Collector 141, Salvage Commit- tee 131, lntermural Basketball 131. Here we proudly introduce one' of the live-wires of our class, for although he came to our school in recent years he fast gained for himself a place of friend- ship and renown. lt's probably his wavy black hair which enables him to get along so well but Chicken decidedly has something besides a handsome face with the girls, for in him we find a personality which we can't help but like and wish to be around. Being a staunch supporter of democ- racy we hear his voice raised many times in P. O. D. class and, mark my words, it's worth your while to lend an ear. Like many youth of today, he's air- minded for his ambitions lie with the Naval Air Corps, so here's luck to a high-flyer . CHARLES M. BANEY Service Flag Raiser 135 145, Minstrel 135, Eleusinia Staff 145, White 5: Blue 145, Special Program 1l5 125 135 145, Home Room Program 1l5 125 135 145. Salvage Captain 135, Prom Committee 135, Card Party Committee 145, Chess Club 115. Above you see Charles and if you look closely you can see the mischief in his eyes, which is one of Doc's character- istics. Although Charlie is full oi mischief, he has proven that he is a class leader. Be- sides being a class leader, he is an ex- cellent student and a hard worker, 'We often wonder where he gets his everlast- ing energy, but we are sure Doc will be a success because ot these traits and his joviality. Some of his spare time is spent riding around in a pick-up truck, or doing some odd job after school. Charles is always busy, and his ability to get things done was apparent during the card party pre- parations. We predict a successful fu- ture tor Charles. RALPH E. BE'l5TINGER C Special Program 115 125, Assembly Program 1l5 125, Salvage Captain 135 Intramural Volley Ball 125. Ralph is one oi the quiet type who ponders before he speaks. Don't be sur- prised if you find him sitting quietly, for lie's probably preparing a knockout blow for someone. His reason for not being tardy is that he lives within throwing distance oi the school. His record is the kind we all like to see and would like to have. Curiosity is one ot his virtues and this has caused excitement in chemistry class trcm time to time, tor he has his own ideas as to how things should be run. In his own quiet Way he carries these ideas out to disastrous ends at times, too. Although his aspirations are 'a secret, we know they'll be worthy of Ralph. He has all our luck and good Wishes to take with him into a fight we're confident he'll win. T.XV6l'lfy-SOVGII BEATRICE L. BLUIS intramural Basketball C25 C35, Cheer- leader. C25 C35 C4 5, Captain C45, Operet- ta C15 C25 C35 C45, Glas Club Cl5 C25 C35, C45, Minstrel C35, Home Room Pro- aram Cl5 C25 C35 C45, Orchestra Cl5 C25 C35 C45. White or Blue Staff Cl5 C25. Card Party Committee C45, Garland Group C35, Chess Club Cl5, Baccalaure- ate Choir Cl5 C25 C35 C45, Rationinq AS- sistant C35, Special Program Cl5 C25 C35 C45. Bea is very much of a live wire. Her dancing and acrobatics have entertained many an audience. She has been a most iaithiul member of the cheerleading squad in past years, and this year as captain proved her worthincss by arranging swell pep meetings. But Bea's accomplishments are not lim- ited. ln the girl scout troop she was drum maiorette. She cuts a mean figure on the roller skating or ice-skating rink. litter- bugging is one ot her favorite pastimes. ln a game ot basketball she is an expert shotg and the most commendable part oi all this is that she is a good student in the classroom as well. She gets great joy in driving her sister's car about, probably because it saves her from walking up the hill a great deal. In her four years at M. H. S. she has been a popular and outstanding student. Vile know her future will be a bright one. twenty-eight S R. EDVVARD BRADY Home Room Representative C15 C45, Class Secretary 5- Treasurer Cl5, Foot- ball C45, Band Cl5 C25 C35, Chess Club Cl5, Stage Hand C35, Outstanding Freshman Award Cl5, Math 51 Science Award C35, American History Award C35, Eleusinia Start C45, White ci Blue Cl5, Assembly Program Cl5 C25 C35, Special Program Cl5 C25 C35, Card Party Committee C45, Prom Committee C35, Service Flag Raiser C35 C45. Q Here is one of the mystery men in our class. Ed is very shy and retiring and few people know a great deal about him, but his intimate friends say he is loads of fun. A handsome follow, he is the envy oi many with his blonde hair and blue eyes. A brilliant student, he is cr wizard at both mathematics and the sciences, He was awarded a prize tor being the out- standing student in this field in his junior year. ln any test given concerning these subjects he has always come out on top and with scores tar above the normal re- quirements. VVe know this is only a start tor his many accomplishments in years to come. Ed is very congenial and is always glad to help a person out. This spirit is probably one ot the ieasons why he made varsity tootball this year. With the fine character Ed possesses, we know he will be a great success in lite. I ALICE M. BROWN Intramural Basketball 125 135, Operetta 135, Assembly Program 1l5 125 135, Prom Committee 135, Card Party Committee 145, Garland Group 135, Baccalaureate Choir 135, Rationing Assistant 135 145, Attendance Officer 135, Glee Club 135. Who's making all the noise? Alice Brown , is one of the most logical an- swers. A great talker, she loves an ar- gument and in P.O.D. class she usually gets her fill, By looking at her trim figure, one would never realize just how much she loves to eat. Maybe she danoes away her excess energy while jitterbugging with Lois at the live where a goodly portion of her time is spent. She has been a faithful worker in sell- ing tags for the MacArthur Club, and in helping them send off Christmas packages to the boys in service. ln rationing Alice was always ready to do her share. Last year, when a girl's basketball team was organized she was one of the outstanding players. Good luck to you, Alice! EVA E. BUDNICK Garland Group 135, Operetta 125, Home Room Program 1l5 125 135, Glee Club 115 125, Chess Club 1l5 Rationing As- sistant 135 145. We might best describe Eva as being diligent. No study presents too much labor for her, and she goes about her work with a zeal we admire. She is very tall and slender. Her chest- nut brown hair makes us realize she has special knack with coiffures. Betty is her constant companion in school, and they can be found delving into some Latin or French homework most any time. She is usually very quiet and reserved, but she does enjoy a good laugh and has a distinctive giggle which tells us just when and where she is having the most fun. Beading and movies seem to be her pet hobbies. Since both hold enjoyment as well as education for her, we'd say they are good ones. lf conscientiousness is a deciding factor, Eva is bound for happiness. twenty-nine LAWRENACE P. BURINSKY Class Secretary f3l, Football C23 C31 till, lntermural Basketball ill C21 t3J t4J, Baseball C21 C31 fill, Card Party Com- mittee tlll, F. L. C. t4J, Salvage Group f3l. Larry is our idea oi Superman for he is the biggest boy in the class and was Lullback on the football team. While Lar- ry is a superman in stature, he sometimes lacks a little of this magic power in his studies, but frequently he proved that he could do anything that he wanted to do even there. His after school occupation is sitting on the front porch of the Ritzel home. To all who know Larry he is best characterized by his sincerity and his cooperativeness. lf ever any hard work is to be done just call Larry and watch things move. No task is too hard or too much trouble for him to tackle and he sticks to it until he has done a good job. So here are our best wishes for a Superman performance -in the future, Larry. thirty FRANCES I. CONNELLY Basketball t4D, Special Program ill, Home Room Program ill C25 133, Glee Club ill, Card Party Committee t4J, Ftationing Assistant t4J. Not only has Frances two handiuls of common sense, but they are brimming over with M. H. S. spirit. Her Irish wit certainly shows up in P. O. D. class where she's always ready with a good argument. She's a true sports enthusiast and can always be seen rooting for the boys. Skating, dancing, and listening to records on WIP are her hobbies, and Teresa can always be found with her. She is taking the Commercial course, but does not intend to make it her life work. Her main ambition, gentle readers, is to become a housewife. FRANK CREMO Q Salvage Captain CSJ, BETTE DAUBERMAN o Class Secretary 143, Majorette C32 141, Assembly Program KZJ C35 649, Special Program CD CZJ t37 t4J, Library Assist- ant ill t2l i3l t4J, White 61 Blue KD CZD, Student Council CD. Although Feather is not the tallest boy in our class, he makes up tor it with his ability to joke and act. We will al- ways remember him as the boy who gave us so much fun in pep meetings with his unpredictable performances. Frank, however, is far from being mere- ly a funster ., I-le is a good commercial -student and during his spare time he helps at Zubrolfs store. His proficiency in English, particularly in I-lamlet ,' has made us sit up and take notice many times. He has never stated whether he has any preference for the army or navy, but we are sure that when the time comes to act Frank Will be one of the iirst. Do you remember Bette? Her lace is very familiar. She has been the major- ette oi our high school band for the past two years, and her capable leadership at our football games will always be remem- be-red. Bette is one of our commercial students, and is in the upper part of her class. She can frequently be seen at the Globe on Saturday nights, enjoying the dances. Being a dyed-in-the-wool sportswoman she loves to ride, and often takes trips to Reading to go horse-back riding. ln her spare time at home, she goes skating at the Ritz. ln whatever career Elizabeth decides to pursue after graduation, we know that she Will succeed - - and wish her the best oi luck. thirty-one HBLENE M. DEMANSKY LAWRENCE H. DIEHL lntramural basketball C21 C3l, Special Program C2l, Home Room Program C25 C3l C4J, Card Party Committee C4l, Salvage Committee C3l, Rationing As- sistant C37 C4l, Flag Bearer C35 Cltl, Band C35 Cfll, As- sembly Program Cll, Observer C25 C31 C4l, lntermural Basketball Cll CZD, Vol- ley Ball Cll CZD. Helene has the honor of being the short- est girl in the class. Besides that, she has a very friendly disposition which helps her make many friends whom she is constantly amazing with her vitality. Her voice can very often be heard above the others in Room One, and be- tween her conversations with her friends and her giggling, she kept the half-hour study periods interesting. Helene often dances at the Globe Hall, and she can usually be found with Rita, her inseparable friend. Although we know very little about her ambitions we feel that with her interest and friendliness she will surely hit her mark. thirty-two Lawrence is a tall, quiet lad - - until you get to know him. Then you have to watch him, because he is full of tricks and full of life, and always seems to know what to do next. I-le loves to skate, and in the winter- tirne he goes ice-skating at Gallo's. ln the other season he roller-skates at the Ritz, and in all seasons he can be found at Bea's with the gang. 'Ne have seen some of his models and heard him talk about aviation, and we wonder if he hasn't got the aviation bug . lf you should decide to follow this line, after the war, Lawrence, we wish you lots of luck and happy land- ings . IEROME I. DI NICOLA Class Vice-president 113, Student Coun- cil 123, Chess Club 113, Eleusinia 143-, 3lV'hite G Blue 113 123' 133, Editor 143, Special Assembly 113 123 133, Regular ASSG1TlblY 113 123 133, Salvage Captain 133, Card Party Committee 143, Ser- vice Flag Raiser 133, Publicity Chair- man 133. o It you are ever looking for Ierm he can usually be found at Bea's any night oi the week, for Ierome is one of the boys who loves to step out. Ierome is one of our better students, but it comes to him naturally, he claims, because he doesn't study - - much ! ! I Among his other accomplishments, lerome is in very good terms with the fair- er sex, and if he is not seen with the gang, then it's certain that Ierm is ens gaged in conversation with one of his many friends. In the heated -arguments of P. O. D. on the topic of the day Ierome's voice can usually be heard convincing the class ot the worth of his convictions. , As most of the male members of the class, Ierome is eagerly awaiting the call from Uncle Sam. i JAMES DGNLIN Special Program 123, Home Room Pro- gram 1I3 123, Intramural Basketball 123, Intramural Volleyball 113 123 143, Iames is one oi the guietest boys in the class. I-Ie is very seldom heard talking unless he is spoken to, but he has, on many occasions, amazed us with his knowledge of world events in our P.O. D. classes. The gang he travels with could very well be called the Fourth Ward Gang , because they are all familiar faces at the Independence Hose Company. One of these days we expect to see Iames driv- ing the truck. In whatever Iames decides to do after he leaves school, we are sure he will succeed, and wish him lots of luck, thirty-three 'i 4 I 9 Q MARGARET T. DORMER Intramural Basketball Cll, Usher t4l, Bank Cashier tll, Glee Club Kll t4l, Operetta t4l, Special Program tll C4l, Home Room Program t3l t4l, Card Party Committee t4l, Garland Group C3l, Rationing Assistant t3l t4l, Salvage Group C3-l. Sweet and Low - - this phrase des- cribes best this lrish lass. She is one of the smallest members of the class, but she certainly makes herself heard. Her likeable personality has gained for her many friends, the closest perhaps being Rosemary. She is a very busy and aggressive person. Her school work seemsd to be insufficient to keep her busy so she took the Commercial Course at the Ford Busi- ness School during her senior year. She is talented as a dancer and is often seen at the Globe, lt is our impression that Margaret in- tends to take up nursing. Best of luck, Margie. thirty-four BETTIE EVANS Library Assistant t2l t4l, Banker t3l, Special Program t4l, Home Room Pro- aram t2l t3l f4l, Glee Club ill, Elen- sinia Start t4l5, White 6: Blue Ill t2l, Prom Committee t3l, Card Party Com- mittee f4l, Salvage Captain C3l, Ration- ing Assistant t3l C4l, Bette is another of the high-spirited girls in the senior class. A typical live-Wire, she enjoys almost anything and is an enthusiastic fan of basketball and football. Bette is also very good as a commercial student, and in most homeroom periods she can be seen doing shorthand. She especially likes swimming, dancing, and nice clothes. She can usually be depen- ded on to bring out the latest fashions. Being quite industrious and studious, many of her evenings are devoted to writing letters and reading. Bettie is Well liked by everyone. Vile attlribute it to the fact that she is very sociable and has a pleasing personality. lOSEPl-I P. FELSBURG Basketball C23 137, Intramural Basket- ball ill C4l, Baseball Manager CZJ, Operetta C37 Ml, Home Room Pro- aram ill, Card Party Committee 143, Intramural Volleyball KZJ. ln this year's graduating class there are quite a collection of Ioe's, so Ioe's friends gave him the distinctive nickname of Shanebrook . Ioe enjoys playing basketball. He held a position on the high school squad and also on the Iolly Five , an independent team, which proved to be quite a team on the court. One of loe's outstanding features is his smile. It seems he believes in the old ad- age Smile and the world smiles with you . lt's certainly a good rule to follow, loe. Many of you may have already seen Ioe taking his dog for a walk. He men- tioned that he'd liketo own a kennel of full blooded English Bulldogs and - - a butcher shop. We all agree that he'd need the latter. Best of luck to you, Ioe, and a bit of advice - - keep smiling lOSEPH G. FLISS O Student Council fill, Football f4l, Vol- leyball Ill, lntermural Basketball Ill C21 C3l, Salvage Captain C31 Exercise is the least of Ioe's worries since he Walks from Oak Street to the High School every morning and afternoon. Often in geometry, physics' and chem- istry classes he has shown his exception- al ability. All technical subjects are right in loe's line. Because of his amiability loe has ac- quired a long list of faithful friends. Al- most every home room period, Ioe and several of his fellow classmates sit in the rear of the room discussing the results of a past test or some other current topic.. foe is -already in the Army, and has our We were sorry to lose him to Uncle Sam, but best wishes for a successful career. we are confident that we have given one of the best. Good luck, Ioe. thirty- five 1 ,,, ,,,, , A y- . L lOSEPl-I A. FRANK C Football Scorekeeper 123 133 143, Bask- etball 1l3 123, Basketball Manager 133 143, Baseball Manager 133, Ticket Col- lector 133 143, Bank Cashier 133, Oper- ett-a 133, Home Room Program 113 143, Special Program 123 133, Minstrel 133, Glee Club 133 143, Eleusinia Staff 143, White G Blue 143, Card Party Commit- tee 143, Salvage Captain 133, Basket- ball Referee 143, Popular, a friendly disposition, swell personality and jovial character-all these outstanding qualities lead us to one person, Ioe Frank. These qualities are the reason for Ioe's high rank in the es- timation of his classmates and all other students. Ioe is another one of the Bea Shoppe cowboys, spending most of his time there with his friends-chatting, laughing, and all in all having a grand time. He is ardent paticipant in most school activities. Ioe collects tickets tor most social functions, keeps score at both bas- ketball and football games, and also ot- ficiates at some ot our Iunior Varsity games. Ioe expects to enter the Navy upon graduation. Wherever you go, Ioe, you can't miss with your qualities. thirty-six RUTH IRENE FRAZER I Library Assistant 113 123 133 143, Intra- mural Basketball 143, Usher 143, As- sembly Program 1l3, Card Party Coni- mittee 143, Rationing Assistant 143. Ruth is strictly a commercial student. hailing from and strongly supporting Room 1, Appearing to be a very quiet and re- served young lady, she surprises every- cne by usually monopolizing the conver- sation. ln most home room periods she is deeply absorbed in commercial work or arniably chatting with some of her home room friends. Ruth is quite a hard worker. She as- sists in the dry cleaning business after school and on weekends. Most of you probably see her then, making the rounds and greeting everyone with a cheery hello and a warm smile. She also intends to continue her com- mercial work. We all wish her the best of luck with anything she attempts. ELIZABETH T. GRASSA HELEN GRUNO Attendance Officer t2l, Home Room Program fll, Card Party Committee CID, Rationinq Assistant C31 MJ, Betty is quite a chatterbox, but one who is admired and respected by all her class- mates, and especially by her room-mates who are in constant contact with her, There is never a dull moment when she is around, tor her laughter can always be heard. We all insist that she should have gone out for cheerleading. The reason is ev- ident at all football games tor Betty has spirit and can rightly be proud of it. Her loyal and capable support in the sale of tickets for the annual card party demon- strated this fact. Betty is a commercial student and she intends to continue her commercial work after graduation. Success for Betty is in- evitable. Her sense of humor and loyalty will carry her far, Card Party Committee till, Rationing Assistant t47. Helen is one of the smallest members of our class. She is the last, but not the least, Gruno to graduate from Minersville High. Mary and Katherine, her sisters, preceded her. Always neatly dressed, she may be seen with Vi, her constant churn either walking or iceeskating. Although her home is on Laurel Street, Helen is always punctual and we have yet to see her carry one of those well- known tardy cards. Helen's pleasing personality has won her a vast number ol friends. These friends are of both sexes, and she amuses them With many a funny incident. lt cannot be said that Helen is quiet, be- cause her giggles excell all others in Room 7, during the half-hour period. Helen plans to be a stenographer and we are sure a good one. So, here's luck. Helen! A thirty-seven rf t t P t 1 , PAY LOUISE HALEY Library Assistant 141, Operetta 111 121, Special Program 121 131 141, Glee Club 111 121 131 141, White 6- Blue. 1l1 121. Card Party Committee 141, Annual Play Committee 131, Garland Group 131. Chess Club 111, Salvage Captain 131, Rationing Assistant 131 141. All that talking in Room 7 isn't caused by Pay, but rest assured that she always makes a not too meager contribution to the general hub-bub. Fay's advice to everyone is to take lite with a srnileand she truly does as she advises. , Her pet peeves include chemistry and Latin, but some how she manages torkeep them well in hand. Fay's a very graceful dancer and is never lacking a partner at our school socials or at the Globe. Fay is interested in becoming ta social Worker and is quite determined to achieve this goal. . We're quite sure you Will, Fay. Best oi luck! thirty-cight ELIZABETH I, HANICH I Special Program 121, Home Room Program 141, Glee Club 1l1 121, Card Party Committee 141, Chess Club 1l1, Eationing Assistant 131 141. Elizabeth is one of our serious students. Her report card is always something to be proud ot. She grasps things very easily, and ample proof ot this was Given by the Way she handled Spanish on Room 7's Spanish assembly program. Elizabeth is the proud possessor of natural curls and takes extreme pride in keeping them just so . Eva is her best pal and they can be seen, Whenever they're in study hall to- gether, passing notes. Elizabeth intends to make nursing her career and judging from her ability to work, we know she will be a great sucf cess as a Woman in White . ROSEMARY' E, HOBAN Library Assistant 113, Basketball 135, Card Party Committee 145, Blood Bank 131, Rationing Assistant 13D 141. Always either giggling or wiggling is our Rosemary. An energetic, serious student, with a reserved sense of humor and a pair of big brown eyes that - - well, iust look at them and count your heart beats. She adores dancing, and when it comes to Frank Sinatra she heads his list of ad- rnirers. Her hobby is collecting fragile perfume tlacons, which keep a duster every time Rosemary intends of mercy and with sonality we're sure Rosemary busy with she passes them. to become an angel such a pleasing per- all her patients will make rapid recoveries. All the luck in the world, Rosemary. ALBERT D. ISAACS Special Program 137, Home Room Pro- gram 143, Card Party Committee 141, Salvage Committee 13l.' Albert came to M. H. S, in his sopho- more year from New York. He still clings to his Brooklyn accent and we all enjoy listening to him speak. Everyone likes Albert because he is so amiable and good natured. His pleasing manner helps him to get along well with all the students. In his three years with us he has made a host of friends. Full of personality, he is the center of many good times. Very industrious, much of his time is spent working for his father at the factory. Vtfhenever you see him running down Front Street don't worry, he's only late for work. We all marvel at his ability with lan- guages, especially Latin, and where chemistry problems are concerned he is first rate. ' Albert hopes to be a doctor some day. Good luck to our future M. D. thirty-nine WILLIAM E. IACK Football Manager 1l3 123 133 143, Basketball 123 133 143, Card Party Com- mittee 143, Home Room Program 143. Don't let that solemnity fool you. Bill is one of our mischievous seniors. in fact Bill has a regular system called Sl ways of getting in and out of trouble . Bill is all ears when someone mentions basketball and is usually the first one on the floor, shooting for the basket in gym class. Second period Friday morning finds Bill with a t square, ruler, compass and a book of drafting problems, and we've heard he really enjoys it. Bill is taking the commercial course and does well at it too, but he plans to become one of Uncle Sarn's fighting nephews be- fore long. I-lere's luck to you, Bill. You're one fine fe-lla'! f orty L . lOl-IN IENKINS lntermural Basketball 133, Flag Baiser 143, Operetta 113 123 143, Minstrel 133, Glee Club 113 123 133 143, Band 113 123 133 143, Special Program 143, Home Room Program 143, Salvage Captain 133, Prom Committee 133, Card Party Committee 143. lack is M. H, S's Sitiat'a. His voice has thrilled us many ti'i1'e.s in assembly, and we keep crying tor more. lack is never seen without Seit who, iack claims, keeps up his moral when he's around girls. We wonder?? His jazz bows, flashy socks and Hi, Georges' have kept us on the go to keep up with him. lack can be found any night, anytime at the iuke box at Bea's with the gang hanging over his shoulder trying to get their records played with his nickel! lack intends to become one of Uncle Sam's flying heroes, and we're quite sure he will attain his goal. Best of flying weather , lack. BILL T. IONES KDSEPH S. KASTER Glee Club 117, Card Party Committee 147, lntermural Basketball 12? 13l, ln- trarnural Voiley ball 123 131. Bill, being the kind oi fellow everyone likes to have around, has many friends. He is a gentleman and a regular tellow, always willing to lend a hand for the card party, in studies, or anything he can possibly do. Bill, being an academic student, loves math and can be constantly seen work- ing out trig problems in his study periods and at home. Another favorite subject of Bill's is chemistry which he really and truly enjoys. Spending his leisure time listening to the radio Bill has all the dope on the latest Bob Hope jokes and never misses his program. With these jokes Bill keeps l'-loom 7 amused. Bill plans to enter the Army Air Corps and we feel sure that he will be a credit to his country, just as he has been to M. H. S. ' Glee Club 45, Special Program 131, Prom Committee 135, Assembly Pro- gram 129 133 145, Oporetta 14l. Ioe is one of the talented members of the Senior Class. He has demonstrated his musical ability many times during his high school career on both assembly and special programs. As a pianist, he rates among the best. He played with the one-time famous Music Makers ,' and made music we won't forget. lay Kay is an academic' student, but his mind seems to stray from his studies new and then, attempting to break the monotony with a bit of fun. His sense oi humor is of a high calibre. This accounts for his host ot friends, most of them being steadfast .members of the George Club. Ioe is secretive about his future, but it seems to lie in the direction of music. if this is so, we know he'll furnish ample competition for any orchestra leader. , forty-one V . L BETTY M. KEDEL FRANCIS X. KIMMEL Home Room Program 125 141, Prom Committee 135, Card Party Committee 147, Rationinq Assistant 147. Operetta 127, Glee Club 121, Card Party Committee 143, Salvage Com- mittee 137. Betty is a flashing blonde with an in- fectious giggle. She is highly talented as a dancer and can be found at the Globe Hall whenever a dance is in prog- ress. She is a commercial student and seems to be devoted to her work ,1?J. She is- ct bosom pal of Alma and where one is, there you are sure to find the other. Betty enjoys P. O. D. arguments, and many times wins her point. She is also tar from backward. Her giggle is a dead give-away as to her presence, and can usually be heard before she is seen. Her future seems to lie in the secretarial line, and if it does she is sure to succeed. forty-two A whizz on the dance floor and a com- mercial flash! This pretty well sums up Francis. He is one of the silen-t members of the Senior class, saying little but know- ing much. Francis' ability in dancing is highly coveted by 'many boys. He seems to know all the latest steps and can execute them professionally. Francis also has exceptional ability in his studies - - he is an expert typist. Frank is a happy-go-lucky sort of fel- low and has many friends, perhaps the closest is Charles Madden. Francis' future seems as if it will fall in the commercial line. Loads of luck to you, Frank. TERESA R. KIRKAUSKAS Usher f4l, Annual Play Committee t3l, Prom Committee t3l, Home Room Pro- gram t4l, Card Party Committee f4l, Blood Bank CZJ, lntermural Basketball ill t2l. This senior belle hails from Delaware Avenue. She is often seen but seldom heard, because she is the quiet type. Theresa and Frances usually arrive simultaneously with the bell. Theresa takes a great deal of interest in basketball. She is a dead shot and displayed her talent quite often in health class and on the intra-mural floor, Theresa is one of the few girl academic students and is quite a chemist. She takes a great deal of interest is her work and progresses quite rapidly. Her future we are told, is nursing and with her pluck and preservence she is sure to succeed. MARY KLEM Mary is one of the quiet and shy mem- bers of the class. Although she appears quiet in class she can do her share of talking and laughing with her friends outside. Her silence in school, however, in not a handicap to her for she contributes free- ly to her work in class. We believe she abides by the rule speak when you're spoken to . Whenever you see Mary you are sure to see the rest of the trio, for Mary and her friends, Irene and Teresa, are always together. Her favorite pastimes are reading, writing letters, and dancing at tho Globe. Mary plans to be a nurse and we are sure she will succeed because of her seriousness in her work. forty-three l JAMES KLINE Basketball CD C2l C3l C4l, Football Cll C25 C37 C4l, Baseball Cll C2l C3l C4l, Vice President of Class C37 C4l, Class Secretary Cll, Salvage Captain Cfll, Prom Committee C3l, Card Party Corn- mitiee C4l, Home Room Program C4l, Minstrel C3l, Operetta C31 CLD, F. L. C. C3l C4l. Would you like to meet an individual who has the personality and characteris- tics of an All-American? Certainly! Well, meet limmy Kline, or Chuck , as he.is better known. Without a doubt, Chuck's football success earned for him the title of All-American. He is an all-around athlete liaviriq participated in a 3 year football, basketball, and baseball career. Yes, he is an all-around good fellow on the field, in class and in all associations. Among his other diversions are his stellar performances ot Romeo with the fairer sex, and his faithful patronage of the George Club . We truly and sincerely hope that Chuck may continue his All-American performances trroughout life. forty-four PAUL A. KLITSCH I Band ll C21 C33 C4l, Athletic Association Cll. Special Program Cll, Chess Club Cll, Assembly Program C4l, lntermural Basketball CZJ. Paul's exceptional ability in French is a puzzle to the rest of the French students. He seems to know it almost like a true Frenchman, and this is quite an accomp- lishment. Paul is an academic student, devoted to his studies. Because of his high standards, Paul will sacrifice all else for study. Paul is musically inclined and is an out- standing member of the band, where he plays a trombone. He is a likeable fellow, Willing to help anyone over a hard assignment. He is aiming -at the field of engineering, and we know he will reach his goal. He posses' ses most of the characteristics necessary for success in this iielcl, such as patience, perseverance and stick-to-'a-tive-ness. His outstanding characteristic is his liking for technicalities. lf' a problem is one-tenth oi one point oft, in Paul's estimation the answer is wrong. This has earned for him the nickname Technical . IRENE KGHUTKA A. IUNE KOSLOSKY lntrarnural Basketball 121 131 141, Bank Cashier 131, Operetta 1l1, Special Pro- gram 111, Assembly 121, Glee Club 111, Card Party Committee 141, Rationing System 131 141, Salvage Committee 131. One of the merriest of this year's grad- uating class is Irene. She seems to never let any troubles mar her cheerful disposi- tion. Smile and the world smiles with you is lrene's pet motto. When it comes to basketball, you can be sure to find lrene weaving in and out among the girls ot her class in order to place her team on the winning side. We iinally came to the conclusion that her short stature is an asset to -her on the basketball court. Irene puts much ot her commercial work to good use by helping her father with his bookkeeping records.. Here's hoping that clouds never over- shadow your opportunities ot success. Special Program 121, Home Room Pro- gram 121 141, Band 1l1 121, White G Blue 121 131, Prom Committee 131, Card Party Committee 141. Take beautifully arranged red hair, blue eyes, and excellent posture and you have Iune. Iune's happy-go-lucky manner attracts many new friends to her already long list of companions. Much of the laughter in class can be easily located by merely glancing towards Iune and her surround- ing pals. lune has in her possession a character- istic which we would all love to obtain, that is the ability to possess the friendship of all the members ot her class. She is always willing to help her classmates. l'une's ability as a ready been tested, tor after school hours you are apt to find her behind the count- er in the Blue Front Store. saleslady has al- forty- five ALMA T. LABOOTY Q Basketball 133, Attendance Officer 113, Home Room Program 123 143, White :Sf Blue 113 123, Glee Club 123, Salvage Helper 133, Prom Committee 133, Card Party Committee 143, Bationing Assist- ant 133 143. Alma is one of the blonde haired las- sies of our class. We often wonder how she manages to keep these blonde locks so neatly arranged at all times. ' Alma's constant companion is Betty, and they are often mistaken for each oth- er because of their close companionship. Alma's favorite pastime is dancing, She is an excellent master of this art and is a faithful member of the Globe dancing hall. Her cheerfulness is a treasure to her class mates. She is one of our commer- cial students, and we are sure that her pleasing personality will aid her in at- taining her goal. Here's hoping that you will always glide through life as smoothly as you do on the dance floor, Alma. forty -:six ALBERT M. LACATSKIE o cit-rss President can 143, P. L. c. 123 csv 143, President of F. L. C. 133. Vice-Pres- ident of P. L. C. 143, Home Room Rep- resentative 133, Football 123 133 143, ln- trarnural Basketball 113 123 133 143, Base- ball 1l3 123 133 143, Minstrel 133, Oper- Home etta 133, Special Program 123, Room Program143, Glee Club143, Track 1l3, Attendance Officer 143. Now we introduce to you the personal- ity boy of our class. With his wavy hair and blue eyes, he makes a very attractive football player and a very good one, too. Al is one of our happy-go-lucky class- mates. He seems to get enjoyment from whatever he does, no matter how tough the task may be. This characteristic is the envy of most seniors. Wallio is our class president and he has proved his ability as a leader by guiding us in many successful activities. We shall always remember the pleasure of cooperating with this fine gentleman. Although his parents have moved to Chester the past year, Al remained cr faithful member of Minersville High. Al is a very determined fellow, and we are sure he will be tops in life. IAMES LAUDEMAN Football C27 C3l, Intramural Basketball fl? KZ? 137, Minstrel 131. Short in stature, red hair, and you have a rough sketch of Blimp . Although Eames is one of the shortest boys in the class, he is by no means the quietest. Red is an enthusiastic sportsman for he has displayed his ability on the grid- iron and the ice pond. We have also discovered that one of his favorite pas- times is hiking with his friends. Iarnes has always been a cheerful friendly person, and the qualities which we found so likeable in him will not go unrewarded in the Navy. We know that he takes pride in doing his duty, and we wish him all the luck in the world. FRANK LAZARCHICK o Frank is well deserving of his nickname 'Wimpy , for he is short in stature. How- ever, he makes up for this loss of height by his excess amount of energy. Because of his cheerful attitude he rates as one of the most popular boys of the class. Whenever you hear the girls giggl- ing, you can be sure to trace its origin to the two Lazarchick brothers who excel in the art of entertainment, Vile can be sure to locate Frank help- ing his father with his business after school. Wimpy is one of our academic stu- dents and enjoys French translations t?J. We often wonder, too, how long it takes him to plan his answers in English class for they are really profound. I-lere's luck, Frank. forty-seven m..s-..., msg. ... . sm. S 4 IOHN LAZARCHICK Flag Raiser 143, Home Room Program 143, Special Program 143. An asset was recorded in our book when Iohn enrolled in the Minersville High School in our junior year. During this short period of time, he has gained the friendship of the entire class. You can-be sure to find lohn among his friends amazing them with his unusual cheerful attitude. Iohn spends much of his time teasing the teachers, but it is impossible for them to lose their tempers when he begins his numerous pranks. l-le seems to especially enjoy blocking traffic in the cloakroom of Room 7, but it is rumored that he makes up for this by being a very faithful shade adjustor. ' ' I-lere's hoping you will always continue smiling through life. forty-eight -LEROY L. LENGEL o Football 123 133 143, Intramural Basket- ball 123 133, Minstrel 133, Home ROO111 Program 143, Card Party Committee 133, F. L. C. 143, Glee Club 143, Chess Club 1l3. W'hat three initials are the most common in the senior class? That's right'-l...L.L.- Leroy Lester Lengel. And this happy-ga lucky Dutchman is just as regular as his initials. Easy to recognize-yes, with that personality haircut. Easy to know and get along with-just ask loe Walker, his man Friday, and his best friend. Moreover he goes in for the allied cause by not only being in the Navy but by his timely interest in V for Vic- tory. He was an important cog in the football team this year holding down a tackle slot and doing a fine job of it. He is usually found at Bea's with the rest of the gang or at the Globe. With this per- sonality and ability to make friends he should go places. Best of luck, Leroy, in your naval career. M. H. S. is behind you one hundred percent! DORA M. LEONARD Library Assistant 113 123, Usher 143, Special Assistant 1l'3 123 143, Home Room Program123143, Eleusinia Staff 143 White 6- Blue 113 123 133 143, Prom Committee 133, Card Party Committee 143, Garland Group 133, Salvage Cap- tain 133, Rationing Assistant 133 143. Dora is one of the -shorties of our class and we sometimes wonder where she gets the energy to be such a chatter-box. Petit and neat might describe her best. Combining these with a good mind and a good sense of humor we find an all- around girl. French is a specialty of hers and she always seems to look forward to the fun in French class. However, her delight for this language does not overshadow her excellent work in other subjects. She is afyery active member of the Senior class and when something is to be done, she is right on hand to do a good job- whether it be on the committee for some affair, selling tickets, writing news for the White and Blue, ushering, or help- ing any project to futher the war effort. lN'e do not know just where her arn- bitions lie, but if we have sized her .up oorrectly, success is just around the corner. lAMES T. LLOYD Operetta 113 123 133 .143, Minstrel 133, Glee Club 1l3 123 133 143, Band 1l3 123 133 143, Special Program 143, Home Room Program 133, lntermural Basket- ball 123 133, james is one of the artistic clique of the senior class which is composed of Kaster, jenkins, and Lloyd, jimmy does a bit of fine drumming for the band and this ex- plains the companionship. ' Normally, jimmy is a very quiet, re- tiring individual of the l Want to be Alone type. Sometimes, however, he really tears loose and it takes all of his friends to hold him down. During the past summer jim was em- ployed at the Aluminum Plant and we hear he did a fine job. jim is a good dancer and makes a regular visit to the Globe. Right now jim is in the Navy where he is sure to do his part in this fight for free- dom. forty-nine l. ROBERT LYNCH Home Room Representative C4l, Sal- vage Committee 633, lntermural Bas- ketball ill IZJ 133, lntermural Volley- ball f2l. IOHN MCDONALD I Bob has his mind mainly on aeronaut- ics. His aeronautical interest is best dem- onstrated by his construction of model airplanes. Bob has already flown in an airplane and has about six dual hours, which is really something! He has al- ready taken a test for the air-cadets, and also has an interest in shop. In his leisure time Bob is usually found at the Independence Hose Company. He is a member of the famous Fourth Ward Gang. He also works every Saturday in his uncle's garage as a mechanic. Bob has been a quiet but cooperative and friendly member of the class, and we hope that in the future he may get the op- portunity he wants and give his motor the gun as he flies over town, fifty Iohn hails from the Coal Fields and is one of the bashful boys of our class. To his pals, he is known as Red because of his brilliant crop of red hair. He is a quiet boy and as far as girls go - V well, he is known to have declared an everlast- ing war against them. His primary interest is in baseball. It is said he is a regular encyclopedia on the statistic and other details of the game. We are sure he knows as much about the Athletics as Connie Mack. Iohn spends his extra time working at Ftadzievich's store, where he has helped us out with big bundles frequently. Good luck, Iohn, inall your future jobs. CHARLES MADDEN 0 White G Blue ill KZJ, Glee Club ill. A small member of our class is Charles Madden. He may be small in stature but actually he is a giant. Charles is a good worker and has the sportsmanlike quali- ties which will carry him a long way in life. His constant companion is Albert Evans. ln his evenings, Charles ushers at our Lyric Theatre. Charles seems to enjoy teasing the girls immensely and he doesn't seem to mind being teased himself. Charles is a regular church member and takes part in everything that goes on there. With the cooperation and interest that Charles displays, he should go far in the worlcl. Good luck, Charlie. IACK F. MAURER o Minstrel t3l, Eleusinia i4l, White 51 Blue Ml, Special Program ill C25 135, Home Room Program KZ? t3l l4l, Sal- vage Captain t3J, Card Party Com- mittee till, Chess Club ill. . C Want help in physics and chemistry? V-fell, here is the right person to see- Iack Maurer. This scientific genius is sometimes called Parson . but we'll have to admit that his frequent mischiev- ous grin indicates anything but a sober disposition. lfifherever lack is, you are sure to find his best pal, Charlie Baney, tor they work together after school, too. lack has the reputation of being one of the real dependables in the class. An excellent student and a serious worker are facts which go unchallenged in lack's case. His ambition is to be an aeronautical engineer, and we know he'll be a good one. WVherever you are or whatever you do-here's good luck, lack: fifty-one V' i l UNE ROSE MERVINE THOMAS M. O'BRlEN Home Room Program 113 123 143, Bank Cashier 1l3 123 133, Basketball 133 143, Special Program 123 133 143, Glee Club 1l3 123, Eleusinia Staff 143, Card Party Committee 143, Blood Bank 133, Rationing Assistant 133 143, Here we have a girl with a contagious smile. lt is a pleasure to come in contact with Iune because of her sunny disposi- tion. We very seldom see her frowning unless it be before a shorthand test, and even then there is a twinkle in her eye. Through her pleasing personality lune has made many friends, but she deserves all the popularity she possesses for she has the pep everyone admires. Much of her leisure time is spent at the live with Lois and Alice and she is also a constant movie goer. No-we don't know who her movie hero is! Iune rates high in commercial studies and We know she will make good in this field. Best of luck, Iune. fifty-two Class Presiient 123, Home Room Rep- resentative 143, Football 123133, Card Party Committee 143, lntermural Bask' etball 123, 133, lntermural Volleyball 123. Tommy is cc happy-go-lucky chap. His motto seems to be Never trouble trouble, 'til trouble troubles you. . A cheerful disposition, good humor, and a likeable personality have won a host of friends for Tom. He livens up the classes with his witty remarks which seem to be a part of his daily life. Tom likes fun and mischief and when something is brewing you can be sure you will find him leading it or sitting in the rear doing his part. We do not know what field Tommy ex- pects to enter after graduation. We are sure Fate will lend a helping hand in bringing a happy and successful future for him. MICHAEL PAVELKO Football t2l till, lnterrnural Basketball fll 123 till, lntermural Volleyball t2l. You've qot to be a football hero to qet along with a beautiful gal , and Mike is just that. He was fortunate enough to play in the Dream Game this year, and being a real credit to M. H. S. his name will be placed on the Gridiron Honor Hall . His participation in sports did not pre- vent him from doing well in studies. From all reports he seems to have proved him- self worthy iri the field of sciences. We know htm as a friendly, likeable, easy-going sort of a fellow who has the knack ol makina friends easily. We wish you good luck, Mike. We trust you will be as successful in life's game as you have been in football, t MARY ANN QUINN Usher till, Operetta t2l C3l. Glee Club f2l t3l, Special Program t2l t3l t4J Special Committee C-'11, Rationinq As- sistant C3l f4l, Home Room Program C2l f4l, Garland Group C3l, Baccalaur- eate Choir C23 t3l. Mary possesses a delightful sense of humor. She may appear quiet and thoughtful, but those who know her will always notice mischief behind those sparkling brown eyes. She is short in stature and her raven black hair catches the eye of every pas- serrby. Her good disposition has won her many friends throughout her school years. Mary is one of our efficient ushers and can be seen at all school activities. ln her leisure time, she likes to dance and does quite well, too. She also helps keep up the morale of the armed forces by writing letters. We are in the dark as to Mary's am- bitions, but we wish her all success and happiness in the years to come. fifty-three LAMAR REED CATHERINE T. RIZZI Assembly Program ill i4l, Salvage Captain f3J, lntermural Basketball CD C23 C4l, lntermural Volleyball 625. Usher 647, Card Party Committee 149, Rationing Assistant K3J. Lamar has a streak of shyness that of- tentimes catches us unawares, but behind this you will always find him ready to help where help is needed. Reedy seldom misses any school functions, be it sport or social, and is a real booster of all school activities. Since Lamar is a man of few words, we believe' in listening attentively when he does speak because what he has to say is worth listening to. His best pal is Bill and you can al- ways see them going and coming 'co school as steadily as a clock. We understand Lamar has entered the aeronautical field of the service and we, the class of '44, give him our best wishes for complete success. Keep 'em flying, Lamar! l Hfty-four This girl hails from the east end of iown. lvlaybe 'that is why you often see her hurrying 'toward Room 12 at 8:29. Never seeming to worry, always happy and smiling, this is how we know Cathe- rine. Although she is not an especially noisy member of our class, we know she can do her share of the talking. Most of her free time is speni with her constant companion, Eleanore. They can always be seen hurrying from school at lunch time. We often wonder if they are afraid of being late for the afternoon ses- sions or just plain hungry. Catherine is especially interested in the commercial iield. ls it stenographic work, Cathy ? lf it is, we're confident that you'll be tops . ANNA M. RYAN o Operetta 123 143, Home Room Program 125, Glee Club 117 12? 139 14Q, Ration- ing Assistant 135 147, Salvage Com- mittee 137. The lrish are well represented in the senior class, and. Anna is one of the tore- most. She is one of the luckier members of the class in that she lives practically next to the high school. She is a dancer of the first class and c-an be found dis- playing it on the floor of the Globe Hall any Saturday night. Anna is a commercial student and takes a great deal of interest in all her studies, but has a difficult time digesting P. O. D. Anna displayed her musical talent in the Glee Club, being devoted to this or- ganization. She has little time to Waste during a study hall for she is either pon- dering over shorthand or mastering P. O. D. 'Whatever her future may be, the class of '44 extends hopes for her greatest suc- cess. PAUL M. SABOL N 0 Stage Manager 135 143, Operetta 131, White G Blue Staff 1lJ 121, Chess Club 1lJ. Don't be surprised if you see Doc lugging a ladder through the halls for hes a stagehand, and a hard-working one, too. lf you open the stage door, You'll probably discover him sprawled on the divan studying shorthand. Somewhere in high 'school he has ac- quired for himself the name of The Mad Scientist , and he lives up to this nick- name Wih a vengeance. His Whacky inventions have resulted in many a laugh for all of us. lf it's fun and a good time you seek look up Paul, for we guarantee you'll find it if you pal around with him. Although he may seem quiet to some folks, he some- times conceals his winning personality which has won him so many friends We haven't discovered his ambitions but whatever they may be Doon will make the best of them, fifty-five ROBERT F. SCHENCK , O Basketball C21 CCD, Baseball Manager C3l C4l, Football C4l, F. L. C. C4D, His- tory Prize CSD, Eleusinia C4D. Good student, good athlete, steadfast friend, that's Bob Schenck. Bob is usually quiet, but once he starts talking we find he's plenty sharp , and has a unique knack tor getting into some very peculiar situations. Much of his time is spent at the Bea Shoppe where he and his many friends gather. Maybe this is where he got the idea for the flashy shoelaces he's been sporting. Being very tall and quite husky, he makes good material for sports. This year he showed exceptional ability on the gridiron. He has been a faithful member of the basketball team and has always played a good game. An honor -student, he is one ot the top scholars oi his class. French keeps him in a constant dither, but Math, being one of his best subjects, will help him realize his ambition to become an engineer. Hfty-six DONALD C. SEITZINGER Class Treasurer CSD, Sports Editor, W'hite 6 Blue C4l, Stage Manager C3j C4J, Operetta C33 C4J, Glee Club C15 t23 C35 C4l, Band CU CZQ C35 C4j, Orohes- tra Cll C2l CID Pennsylvania All State Band C3l, Eleusinia Stott C4J. Seit is a music man. Being an ac- complished drummer he has entertained us many times with his solid senders . He is one of the Music Makers and he really can make music. Whenever theres a :parade or a tootball game, he may be found marching in the band lor he is one of Mr. T's taithfuls. lncidentally, all that disturbance back- stage may be traced to him, for he, be- ing a -stagehand, spends all of his study periods and some classes Clucky dogl be- hind the purple curtains. Like all his friends he enjoys a good joke and can tell as corny a moron story as the next fellow. His zest for mis- chief plus his -sense of humor h-as put him in many an odd place at an odd time. No doubt he'll take advantage ot his musical ability and follow a note-able career. l-lere's luck to a regular fellow. IOI-lN I. SHELLICK o Football 131, Glee Club 111, Band 131 Salvage Committee 131, Card Party Committee 141, Volleyball 1l1 121, ln- tramural Basketball 111 121, Assembly Program 1l1. Q These peals of laughter you hear com- ing from geometry class probably came from the rear of the room for there dwell Yankee and his cohorts. He may seem to be the quiet type, but when you get to know him well you find he is a reg- ular ' fellow and one you like to be around. Being one who heartily supports his school, he may be found at all football and basketball games with Vic , his faithful companion. He must have his mind set on some thing, for he always seems to be in a hurry. lust where he's going we haven't found out, We're confident his contagious smile and winning personality will mean much toward his success in life. BETTY SIDLECK o Usher 131 141. Basketball 131, Glee Club 111, Salvage Captain 131, Card Party Committee 141, tant 131 141. Rationing Assis- What, another joke! Well, here we go again! Betty never seems to run out of jokes. Almost every day she has a new one to tell her classmates in Room 12. She enjoys dancing at the Globe and- oh yes, writing letters. The rest of her leisure time is spent roller skating, bowl- ing, and ice-skating. Her love of sports is' illustrated Well on the gym iloor in health class. Her vigor and vitality is envied by many of her classmates, and it seems as though she chooses health class to let her energy just bubble right out of her system, Betty plans to be a typist and we are sure she will succeed because other speed and quickness. fifty-seven , l A l l 1 l+,, VICTOR l. SMERKO Football 12l, Basketball 14l, Glee Club 143, Card Party Committee 14l, Chess Club fll. Here is one of the tallest members of our class. He towers over the majority ot us in all our classes, but we don't mind for he's welcome anywhere with his hear- ty laugh and his sense of humor. One of the reasons for his many friends is his prowess on the gym floor. His determined efforts in all other classes have won for htm an enviable place in our school. Whenever there is a lagging conversation, call Vic , and you can bet your bottom dollar he'll liven up the group with his presence alone. His interests are many and he can hold up with the best of them if the trend of talk wanders into his fields of endeavor. We'll guarantee this fellow a sure bet for the future, lifty-eight ELEANOR A. SUKEENA Usher 143, Garland Group 13, Home Room Program 14l, Card Party Com' mittee 14l, Rationing Assistant 135. Eleanor appears to be very quiet and reserved to those who do not know her, but when you've become an intimate ac- quaintance of hers you find that looks are most deceiving. Eleanor is one of our capable ushers, and she is always very pleasant when she greets you at the door of the auditor- iurn. . Among her other activities, Eleanor lilies to dance and can be seen at -all the sccials never lacking partners. As one of our better commercial stu- dents, she intends to continue in this field. The best of luck to you, Eleanor. BERTHA Pt. SUMOSKI Library Assistant tll 123, Blue 51 White ill t2i t4J, Usher Captain t4l, Basket- ball t3J, Glee Club tli t2J, Baccalaur- eate Choir Q23 KSJ, Operetta CZD, Home Room Program t4J, Special Program ill t2j t3l 017, Eleusinia Staff MJ, Sal- vage Captain 139, Card Party Commit- tee CLD, Blood Bank t37, Rationing As' sistant t3J UD, Garland Group CSD, Typ- ing Award KSD, D. A. R, Good Citizen Award t4J. This member of our class hails from New Minersville, and usually Bertha and the bell arrive simultaneously, Bertha is our most outstanding com- mercial student. She spends quite a bit of time doing shorthand, and all her -study periods are spent typing plays and reports. lt anybody has anything to be typed, they just see Bertha and she is al- ways willing to do it. Everyone agrees that she is a fine sport, an A-l worker and .1 grand girl. Bert , as she is affectionately called, is an accomplished musician having en- tertained us several times in assembly. Bertha intends to become somebody's stenog and we're confident she will make a very efficient one. MARY SZERBA ' Glee Club Qll, Victory Corps t37. Ra- tioning Assistant C35 till, Athletic Ase sociation tll. lt gives us great pleasure to introduce Mary, one ot our attractive blondes. She is an 'academia student and her favorite subject seems to be chemistry. Mary contributes generously to the com- motion in that class. Mary is one ot our globe-trotters , and a dance just isn't complete without her. She also enjoys hiking and bicycle riding. Perhaps this accounts for her slimness. Her constant friend and companion is Frances, and where you see one, you're sure to see the other. After graduation, Mary intends to be- come a nurse. lt we know Mary, We're sure she will succeed. fifty-nine RUTH V. TAYLOR Attendance Officer C2l, Special Pro- gram C3J, Operetta CZJ, Home Room Program CZJ C3 C4l, Prom Committee C3D, Card Party .Committee C4D. Glee Club Cll C27 C3J, Garland Group C3l, White QS Blue typist C4l, Baccalaureate Choir CU C2l. Ruth is an all around good sport and is popular with' her classmates. She has taken an active part in all school activi- ties throughout her four years in high school. Her chief interest is music and she of- ten entertained us with her singing. We surely enjoyed it, Ruth. Ruth's naturally curly hair is the envy of all the girls, especially after a health class, when a -shower manages to dem- cralize even the strongest curl. All her spare time is spent working in her aunt's ice cream parlor, where she is always ready to cater to your sweet tooth. Buth's main ambition is to become a professional singer. Who knows we may have another Dinah Shore in our midst. sixty A IOSEPH WALKER O Football Cl? C21 C33 C4j, Intramural l3OSk9tbC1ll Cll C23 C3l C4l, Baseball Clj C27 C3l C4i, Minstrel C3l, Band C11 12, C35 C4D, Glee Club C39 C4l, Card Party Committee Cfll, F. L. C. C4l. Don't get exalted, it's only loe experi- menaing in chemistry class. He may well be called a mad Scientist , although in some other situations loe is very calm and quiet. During the past two years loe held down an end position on the football sauad, and those who have seen him play will not forget him. He is also a member of the lolly Five basketball team. , loe is FI commercial student, and, we might add, a good one. He can often be seen discussing the shorthand assign- nienas with hin friend, Leroy, Somewhere during his senior 'year loe acquired the name Cutie .. We don't know all the particulars so we leave you to draw your own conclusions. loe, intends to become one of Uncle Sam's men in blue in the near future. Smooth sailing, loe. OLGA WABTELLA Basketball C3l, Card Party Committee f4l, Rationing Assistant C3l 147. Olga comes to school every day from the top of Second Street. She enjoys the Walk, though, and always makes it with time to spare. Olga came to us in our sophomore year, Cass's loss was our gain. lt didn't take her long to become acquainted with her surroundings. Shorthand class is Olga's delight. She enjoys taking dictation and is quite good at it. In typing she rates with the best of them. Olga's favorite pastime is reading, and she spends many an enjoyable evening reading good books. She is well-liked by all her classmates who wish her luck in all her enterprises. CLAY WILLIAMS Class Treasurer 63D 141, Football QU. Basketball ill Q21 C33 t4J, Stage Mana- ger f3j 141, Horne Rdom Program C3l, Card Party Committee 641, Salvage committee tan 145, 'Flag Raiser cam. Basketball Referee 145, Big things come in small packages may well be applied to Clay. Although small of stature, he is one of our out- standing athletes, having starred in foot- ball and basketball. Buck spends all his time backstage and Room 12 sees very little of him. In the evenings he can usually be found in Bea's. Clay is famous for his bright shirts and socks. They certainly match his person- ality, for he is one of our most cheerful boys. Buck is a commercial student, but does not intend to continue in this field. He prefers the fighting ranks of Uncle Sam. The Class of '44 sincerely wishes you the best of luck in the future, Buck. sixty-one WILLIAM I. WOLL ANNA MARIE WYNOSKY l I Football l27 C37, Basketball U7 C27 437, Home Room Program C37, Card Party Committee 147, Salvage Commit- tee C37, t47. Bill is one of the few quiet boys of the senior class, that is until you get him started. Then he proves to be quite a talkative fellow. He is a lover of sports, particularly outdoor' sports. Besides being a good ice-skater, we hear that he spends many evenings roller-skating at the Ritz. We often wonderedwhy he wasn't represented on the basketball court and gridiron since he is much better than mediocre in both basketball and football. Bill is a commercial student and from all reports -a good one. lt will take more than shorthand or typing to get Bill down. Bill's pleasing personality and cheerful attitude account for his host of friends. sixty-two Usher C47, Minstrel f37, White 61 Blue H7 C27 f37, Special Program ll7 f47, Home Room Program 647, Prom Com- mittee C37, Card Party Committee l47. Short blond hair, shining blue eyes and a decided love for art is the best way we can describe Anna, who uses most of her spare time drawing sketches of her friends. Constantly seen with Rosemary and Nancy, she is known to be quite a tease. She is also one of the few girls who makes her own clothes and you must ad- mit she looks very attractive in them. Being a frequent visitor at the Globe, Anna can really trip the light fantastic and her classmates envy her for it. Anne is an academic student and can often be seen translating French, which we are proud to say she does very well. A member of the White G Blue staff, Anna can always be depended ,on to have her work done. We hope, Anna, that your future will be as fine as the sketches you draw. 1-4.- ' r lOSEPl-UNE F. ZEGZDRIN Card Party Committee fill. . I-lailing from Penn Street twice a day comes losephine, whose beautiful set of pearly teeth are the envy of most of her classmates. Iosephine, who appears to be one of the quieter members of our class, really isn't. She has one of the longest and keenest collections of moron jokes imaginable which makes her the center of attraction in Study Hall. Here she can be heard humming, instead of whistling while she works. Iosephine's hobbies are reading best sellers , writing letters, twhich she does very welll, and rugcutting . The latter accomplishment is cut in a professional manner. losephine's future plan is to become a beautician, and we feel sure that her waves will really be permanent. ,Wulf NANCY l. ZEIDERS Usher t4J, Home Room Program t4l, Minstrel t37, White 6- Blue C37 till, Card Party Committee t4J, Garland Group t3l, Victory Corps 633, Ration- ing Assistant C33 till, Athletic Associa- tion tll. Take an Irish smile, red hair, green eyes and a weakness for maroon cars and you have Nancy. Beside-s being an excellent student and a very well-dressed girl, Nancy uses her leisure time to tickle the ivories and does so with a great deal of finesse. Nancy's pleasing personality has won her a vast number of friends with Rose- mary and Anna heading the list. Being by no means on the quiet side, Nancy's giggles can be heard above the rest when she narrates a funny incident to her classmates. What Red plans to do in the future is unknown, but we are sure that whatever she undertakes will be a success. sixty-three BERNARD ZELUSKEY Though he rarely takes a book home, Bernard is well acquainted with P. O. D. and he is always ready to argue on any vital public issue, Whether it be the war or the O. P. A. Bernard, formerly of Pottsville, chose Mine-rsville as his seat of learning, and We can say that he completely adapted himself soon after entering. Besides being interestedlin P. O. D., Bernard also has a great liking for chem- istry, and with Paul he can be seen per- forming some extraordinary experiments. Although We still have a great deal to learn about Bernard, We can truthfully say he is liked by both sexes and is a real fellow, We know that the Zeluskey family has a service record to be Very proud of and that Bernard will be a credit to his family and his country. Good luck, Bernard. sixty-four SOPHIE G. ZUBROFF Class Vice-President C2l, Usher f4l, Special Program tll t2l K3l t4l, Home Room Program ill C2l t3l C4l, Eleuisinia Staff t4l, White G Blue ill t2l C3l. Feature Editor C4l, Prom Committee f3l, Card Party Committee C4l, Garland Group t3l, Rationing Assistant C3l t4l, Bank Cashier t2l. Originator oi the Co Club and an ardent football fan is Sophie. Pass her home on Front Street and a voice singing Stardust , her favorite song, greets you. Enter Zubrofi's Grocery Store and a stud' iously bent head of black hair is visible over the cash register. lncidently, that black hair is envied by quite a few of her classmates. Beautiful but dumb cannot be applied to Sophie, for besides being attractive and neatly dressed, she heads her classes. Sophie also enjoys sports, especially skating. Popularity is one of her assets for she may often be seen with both sexes at Bea's or among the gang in Pottsville. ' Here's luck to our Feature Editor. May she have success in all she undertakes, whether it be as a college student or a career girl oi the future. Baccalaureate Exercises Sunday, June 4th, 1944 Sermon by REV. FRANK R. VENABLE Baptist Church Theme--- Laws of Yesterday for Today and Forever Galatians 5:13-6:9. B CLASS DAY PROGRAM tUnder the direction of Mr. Robert S. Berastresserl D Thursday, Tune 8, 1944 THE FOOTLIGHT REVUE PART ONE ON WITH THE PLAY CAST or CHARACTERS Opening Chorus ...,.......,............................,.................................... Mr. Driver, the Stage Manager ..A..... Willie Iurnp, the Property Man ....................... Percy Penn, the Amateur Author ....................... Iohn Draw Knott, the Amateur Leading Man ....... Charles Olden Grey, the Regular Actor ............... Tottie Twinlcletoes, the Amateur Soubrette ,...,,,..,..,,. Madame Whereami, the Amateur Leading Lady ..,..,.. lane Gabb, the Amateur Beauty ............................... Ima Goodwin, the Amateur lngenue ,.....,...,,..,,,..,. Mrs. Sippy, the Sorublady, No Amateur .,....., Vtfanta DeMun, the Wandering Musician ....... Mrs. Pest, the Aspiring Mother .i......,..........,. Camille Pest, the Ambitious Daughter ......., Hiram Tubbins, the Rustic Stranger ......... Eddie Orfkey Seldom Hurd , The Amateur Quartette ......,. Lustie Tenner Willie Discord Ponies lack Maurer Ralph Bettinger Ierome DiNicola Clay Williams Edward Brady Iune Mervine Alice Brown Elizabeth Kedel Bertha Sumoski Elizabeth Sidleck Beatrice Bluis Iune Koslosky Mary Quinn Ioseph Felsburq Donald Seitzinger lack Ienkins Ioseph Kaster William Iones Prayer for Classmates in Uniform ...,,........,..,.......,....., ,..,.,,,., .,...., ...,........... R u t h Taylor CHORUS-PONIES Margaret Dormer Rosemary Hoban Irene Kohutka Anna Ryan Mary Szerba Elizabeth Grassa Theresa Kirkauskas Catherine Rizzi Eleanor Sukeena Anna Wynosky PART TWO VENTRILOQUIST CAPERS Edgar Bergan ,,...... ..........................................................,. ..... L a wrence Burinsky Charlie McCarthy .... ...........,........................,................. ............. F r ank Cremo PART THREE puter 5 putter ,,---.Yw-Y-------.----,..--w--,-,4 Beatrice Bluis PART FOUR THE I-IAUNTED MUMMY CAST or CHARACTERS Ioseph Frank lack, a Good Fellow ..............................,......... Albert Lacatskie lackie, Not so Good ......,.................... ........... I ames Kline Rose, An American Girl ......................... ...... S ophie Zubroff Pansy, Hardly An American Beauty ..,. ....... I aqueline Adams El Goofus, the Shriek's Handy Man ...... ....... R obert Schenck Gazook, an Oriental Slave Trader ........,....,........ Albert Isaacs Bayuda, the Favorite Wife ..............................,........... American Girl ,..,.,..,,,,,,,,.,..,,,,,. Fay Haley Second 'Wife Chinese Girl ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,.,,,,,, I ane Alexis Third Vlfife ....... Southern Girl ...... French Girl ....... Rube Girl ,..... First Vfife ......... Charles Allan Lawrence Diehl Daisy Fourth Wife Elizabeth Evans Nancy Zeiders Fifth Wife Alma Labooty Helen Gruno SLAVES Iames Donlin Iohn Lazarchiclc PART FIVE Chain Class Song Stage Technician ................ ..........,..............,..... sixty- six Sixth Wife ........ Seventh Wife ...... Lois Alcott Elizabeth Hanich Ruth Frazer Frances Connelly .....,..,,..Olga Wartella Josephine Zegzdrin Mary Klem Robert Lynch Lamar Reed School Song Paul Sabol COMMENOEMENT PROGRAM FridOtY, lune 9, l944 I CUnder the direction oi Mr. William I. Murphyl Musiq ,,v,,- ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-,,,,,,,, . , . ....,,,... Orchestra IN VOCATION THEME: Exploring Our Place An Introduction and a Welcome ....,,.... Eva E. Budnick The World T hat Made Us ..,......... Helen M. Demansky The World We Know ,,,, . ............,,........ Dora M. Leonard The World We Make ............ Elizabeth R. Dauberman Valedictory ......,........... .............,.. C harles Baney Music ...................... ....................... A Orchestra Awarding ot Prizes ..... . ....,...................... ........ M r, Paul W. Venable Induction into National Honor Society ,..,...,......,,,, Miss Lottie K, Barley Presentation ot Diplomas ,.,..., .........,,,, li fir. Thomas C. Condron Ir, Address ................................................................,. Mr. Robert Kazmayer Lecturer, Author, Traveller Class Sona ...... ,,,,,,,,,,, C lass MCIrCh ........ ...... O rchestra sixty-seven sixty-eight SENIOR CLASS SUNG By Francis Kimmel Q Tune:- Little Did I Know I Verse: For this day we have waited But as the time draws near, ls it possible we regret it s here? Tho' we would like to stay, our future calls Chorus: Little did we know when we came here How We'd learn to worship you so Wish We'd linger on forever 5 How we hate to go. Friendships that we made we'll remember And the days we spent here with you. All the things we learned in classes Vv'e'll remember too. Mid-terms and the finals The games and the dances Are things that we won't forget. Put our books in storage We're off on a voyage To places we never knew. School days are gone now forever And the parting time is now due. Memories and these thoughts we'll cherish M. H. S. Adieu ! 1944 ELEUSINIA STAFF? E I EDITORIAL STAFF : IACOUELINE ADAMS CHARLES BANEY IAYNE ALEXIS EDWARD BRADY JEROME DINICOLA ELIZABETH EVANS DORA LEONARD IUNE MERVINE IACK MAURER ROBERT SCI-IENCK BERTI-IA SUMOSKI SOPHIE ZUBROFF o PLATES : IAYNE ALEXIS o PICTURE COMMITTEE: DONALD SEITZINGER IOSEPI-I FRANK sixty-nine V 4 seventy Ruih Taylor 1. Betty Keds-1 1. luck Maurer Iune Koslosky 2. Iune Mervine 2. Lois Alcoii Icxckie Adams 3. Bette Dcxubermcm 3. Ralph Bettinger Betiy Grosso 4. Doro Leonard 4. Foy Hcxley ,..,,,.- ,,,,-.,-,Y-,La :1.lg,1-55f:fz in?f:2:::15gg,,355p- fe:-Efnef'rx--1--,-2----'- ' f,.fr.5-zrwgwqgzfzggnwzfalr-:nunaman-V-I -:ff v . 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Treasurer lune Allan lean Anne lulia Bodak Vincent Borrelli Alan Bott loseph Brady Mary Brennan Thomas Casserly Catherine Connelly Robert Conshue Doris Dietz Iohn DiSarro Noel Donlin Iohn Doyle seventy-two CLASS OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Violet Dugan Donald Dutiy Elizabeth Dulcrnent Albert Evans Gerald Eoran loseph Gallagher Thomas George Leo Golden Mary Gonda Veronica Grecky Eugene Grisz Irene Hazara Lorraine letierson lean Keitet' Fred Schencl: Vincent Letko Alan Bott Tom Tierney Kathryn Kline Mildred Kordish Mary Kosinski lohn Kozura Dorothy Krashinsky Edward Lambert Helen Larzazs Vincent Letko Elma Lipsett Carol McCloskey Dolores Mattern Iulia Melnick Alex Melusky Harrison Mitchell Paul Mower Amelia Mullock Lillian Murphy Anna Mae Muskitis Loretta Nicolo lulia Nush Dan O'BIieri Agnes Rinkeveqe Beatrice Sankus Catherine Savini Fred Scherick Mary Schneider Robert Schofstal Rita Scholato Gladys Schwcirihart Constance Seidler Mildred Smith lack Smythe Anna Snikosky Theresa Stein Nancy Stella Bertha Strornbosliy Stella Tarantino Catherine Taraskavaqe Violet Taraslcavaqe Thomas Tierney Robert Trezise Mary Troutmari Edith Truscott Edward Ulmer Edward Vctlibus Alma Versavaqe Martha Weir William Weiss Irene Wiercliovvfski Elizabeth Wynosky Thomas Wynosky Thomas Wythe Marie Yanulevich Victoria Yarosh Gertrude Zimmerman Margaret Zimmerman seventy-three lUNIOR CLASS HISTORY BY MARY SCHNEIDER After a great deal of effort, we are in sight of our goal. Next year we will be -seniors. As juniors we are little changed from those nervous greenies on our first day at school three years ago. Al- though we have gained more confidence, we still fall for the moron jokes, have the same friends, and do the same things. This year has been quite eventful and several new teachers have undertaken the difficult task of teaching us the intri- cacies of such subjects as physics and geometry. We will also remember: l. The question of the year: Who stuff- ed our ballot box? We had to vote twice but elected as clas-s officers the follow- ing: President, ...... Fred Schenck Vice President, Vincent Letko Secretary .,,.....,,,..,.. Alan Bott Treasurer, .,...... Tom Tierney 2. We showed great evidence of school spirit and cooperation: tal On the gridiron: Pigskin carriers were Gene Grisz, Benny Frederici, Alan Bott, Paul Mower, john Doyle, Alex Mel- usky, Tom Tierney, and Fred Schenck. tbl On the basketball court: Alan Bott, Iohn Doyle, Fred Schenck, Tom Tierney, Vincent Letko, joe Brady, Ed Lambert, and Robert Schofstal. fcl ln the cheering section: Kay Kline and Beatrice Sankus. fdl At rationing:Many juniors aided and had a good time doing their bit. tel ln the Home Room: Cooperation with a capital C. We were sunk if our neighbor couldn't lend us his or her homework. 3. Kay Kline, Rita Scholato, and Carol McCloskey, belles of our class, were chosen as color girls. seventy-four 4. The M Dance, something new this year, caught the fancy of the students. There was a large attendance of both boys and girls in formal attire, ln addi- tion to dancing there was a gala floor showg in which Bette Dukment participat- ed. 5. 'When we think of football we'll re- member the pep meetings. As Mr. Vena- ble would say, we've got g-o-o-d cheer- leaders, and a good class. We yelled g-o-o-d and loud, holding our own in class competitions. 6. Our girls were quite busy, taking part in the basketball games and the operetta. They made an admirable showing in each. 7. Movies and lyceuins were always popular, especially when we skipped an extra class. 8. Miss Vtfiest brought the poet out in us by making us write parodies. The major- ity were built around the burden of home- work and antics of Don Cupid. Some proved to be very entertaining. 9. Nancy Stella's favorite pastime this year was writing notes to Miss Lord, un- der the nom de plume of Lieutenant. Miss Lord proved herself equal to the oc- casion, however, and squelched Nancy. 10. There are many familiar faces among the juniors at the Card Party. ll. We don't believe in Rain, rain, go away , because if it rains hard enough we're dismissed for the day at lunch hour. l2. Preparations are now under way for the prom. lt is the topic of conversation and will keep us busy. We aim to make it as successful as previous ones. lf not for the untimely death of Billy Ulmer, the year would have been perfect. He was as good in his studies as on the gridiron. Being a universal favorite, Billy will never be forgotten, but will advance with us to the Senior Class. 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G erard Freiler O SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL losephine Alban Marjorie Bainbridge Dorothy Barbacxnvi Claire Bernosky Rita Bernasky John Eickel Loretta Brennan Stella Brennan Theresa Brennan Stanley Bruzda Anna Calderone Vincent Citrullo Edward Coady lames Colihan lohn Crerno Yolanda Dalessandro Steve Danko Patrick Davie David Diehl loseph Domleslcy Lois Eiler seventy-six George Eisenhuth lack Flynn loscpli Foran Robert Foran Gerard Freiler Elanche Frye Gearqine Gabardi Harold Gauntlett Francis Gayeusl-ri Alice Gratcofslcy Herman Harvey Thomas Hoban lohn Honyara Florence Isaacs Charles Iefierson lane loneh loyce lones Miles lanes , William Tones Robert Kandrat William Karaces Francis Pelcarskis lrene Kasinecz Robert Kaster loan Kilmer ltfltfli Kline Leo Klitsch Michael Kohutka Katherine liozlov Iune Kozura Ida Kramer Florence Kryscio lohn Kryst Leonard Kukta Robert Kumpaitis Peter Labuda Burton Laudernan Iohn Luchanin Margaret McCaul Mary Macario Mary Marchulaitis Robert Marshall Helen Michalski Anna Miravich John Miravich Christine Mitchell Margaret Muqford Marion Nichael lose-ph O'Neill Bertha Palewicz Marthahelle Patterson Helen Petack lean Phillips Iulia Phillips Charles Pilkus Pearl Polinsky Mary lane Poppish Florence Pulcas Rose Quinn Bernice Radzievich Teresa Razzi lean Reho Charles Rinaldo Mary Rizzardi H Betty Rolinitis Earl Rosser Gerald Rothacker William Rowan Ethel Rowlands Leonard Scholato Ruth Scholato lesse Schultz Theresa Seruskie Allan Sharpe Helen Skibiel Francis Sninski Marjorie Snyder William Sobities Anna Sobolesky Harold Stevenson Re-atha Strange George Sutcavaqe Robert Swartz Ruth Swartz Metro Szerba Dante Taqlieri Donald Taylor Evan Thomas Mary Thomas Helen Thompson Frank Tokarick Iohn Urmanavaqe loseph Vadus Alphonse Vessotskie Gregory Volkay Mary Walkusky Sylvester Wallcusky Ioan Warner Rose Mary Wedro lean Weiderhold Dayne Williams Alice Wolfe Edward Yancavaqe Caroline Yanulevich Michael Yuhas Elizabeth Zalesky Iohn Zettiok seventv seven SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY BY MARY RIZZARDI Years hence, when our dreamboats have been successfully launched and we look' back to those remote sophomore days, perhaps we'll remember: ' . How queer those first few 2nd year days were, when we realize our el- evated position over the greenie newcomers. 2. That our 'All-Americans on the foot- ball field were: Pat Davie, Ierry Frei- ler, Harold Gauntlett, Bud Harvey, Tom Hoban, Miles Iones, Bob Kaster, Iohn Miravich, Charles Rinaldo, Bill Rowan, Leonard Scholato, Don Taylor, Eddie Yancavage, and Mike Yuhas. 3. That we were ably represented at the basketball courts by Bob Kaster, Bud Harvey, Harold Gauntlett, Charles Rinaldo, Miles lones, and Frank To- karick. . ' .Charlie Rinaldo as Hitler, and how well he portrayed the part, on Room 16's program! . The thrill of our first semi-formal - - the M Dance, sponsored by Mr. Newcomer. . How knock, knock, knock seemed to be our favorite by-word after enjoy- ing lack Rank's amusing antics in Macbeth . . How we were pursued by the seniors in their attempt to sell us Card Party tickets! CAnd how we all enjoyed the Card Partyll . Elections that year seemed to favor our football stars, for they were: President ................ Robert Kaster Vice-President .,.. Michael Yuhas Secretary ,..,.......... Iohn Luchanin Treasurer .......,...... Gerald Freiler 9. That those tenses in Latin always seemed to take the heart out of us on exam day. seventy-eight 10. That December lst was a great day - - we received our pictures, fwhich finally resulted in the exchange busi- ness.l ' -11. How girls in slacks caused quite a commotion in the halls - - tho' they were only recruits from an assembly program. 12. Dancing at the socials seemed a weekly preoccupation for the sopho- more terpsichoreans. 13. That one snake lyceum resulted in revealing the bravest sophomore girl, who was Theresa Brennan. 14. That moron jokes were quite the rage and-it seemed that Bill Rowan was never quite without one. 15. We were introduced to the classics in English and Lady of the Lake seem- ed to be the girls' favorite, while 1ulius Caesar ranked high with the boys. 16. Some of the new teachers we had ex- periences with were Miss Baney, Mrs. Parker, Miss Cain, Mrs. lgnatovig, and Mrs. Soponis. 17. Miss Seaman's varied collection of animals and reptiles made the biology room a continual point of interest. 18. We'Ve forgotten something - how those tempting smells from Miss Grabusky's cooking classes made lOE so weak in English class next door that we walked about sniffing like hungry hounds. Now that we've enumerated these few untorgetable incidents, perhaps they will be a guide in remembering others more trivial but certainly worth storing away. So let's all hope that we're together next year as Juniors to carry on - - up the ladder of success . i ..: fn f 1. M , '- ir .1 ww ,,,., fa'Xi F A F, fx ,N 1 ,YY i -v- 1 -Q fx f-xfx ' :W A x .N 45,7 A 5- ' 'In' fK,0xz' fe: 1,7 3 52534: .T ' ' ' S .sera 1-fN: 3?Z seventy-nine ' President ,.........., ...,, A lbert DeMarco Vice-President ,,,,. .,.....,.... R onald Ulmer Secretary ,,,,,,,, ,..,.. M ary Wallacavage Treasurer .,,,. ,,,, ,,,,,. A m elia Yanulevich I Christine Andrusisian Irene Applestein Helen Babusick Theodora Bachinsky Charles Baraban Dolores Baran Florence Barbas lean Barton Francis Berefsky Iohn Bluvas Frank Brady lohn Brennan Lawrence Brentari Michael Brentari Dolores Burchick Anna Burke Frances Carroll Harry Cocco Roy Colihan Edward Cornakowski losephine Dallago Henriette Dando Albert DeMarco eighty FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Arthur DiNioola lack Direnzo Anne Dowd Anthony Drazenovitch Edmond Duffy Mary lane Earlosky Margaret Edmondson Charles Ege Robert Etchberger Lillian Evans Rose Farrell Alice Ford Mary Gallagher Geraldine Gayeuski Rita Gilbert loseph Grigalonis Thomas Hill Ioseph Hummel Loretta Iocken Mary Ann Kareskie Elizabeth Kasputis Ioan Kear Barbara Kiefer Daniel Kozlov Robert Koslosky William Koslosky lean Kovalevick Clara Kramer Betty Kriston Carl Kriston Albert Kulbitsky Dolores Kupchinslcy Norman Lambert George Laudeman Carol Lazarchick Thomas Letco Gloria Luchanin Helen Lutsky Herman Lutz William McAlarnes Margaret McCluskey Miriam Madden loseph Mahall Iames Marchick Anthony Marks Harry Martz Ioan Mattern William Meyers W'illiarn Milbrandt Theresa Miller Mary Mollish Ethel Mull Albert Mullock Arlene Murphy Harold Murphy lack Neiswinter Edward Oswald William Parulis William Pecina Margaret Phelan Iohn Poppish Gwendolyn Radzievich Mildred Rakowsky Rita Rarnashosl-ty Reginald Razzi Dolores Rhoads Evelyn Rinkevege Thomas Rinkeveqe Anna Rizzardi Elizabeth Rrizzzi lean Roberts Ieanne Rosser Florence Russen Theresa Sakalusky Charles Sankus Mary Sausanavaqe Winfield Sausanavaqe Ioseph Sausnock Helen Sborz Grace Schade Robert Schneider Robert Schotfstall Mary Secoqes Pauline Shimsky Anthony Shulkusky Agnes Simikitus Ioseph Slavickas Geraldine Sodaitus Ben Starinsky Georqine Strange Verna Strincoskie Adelaide Swartz Adella Taraskavaqe losephine Taraskavaqe Harold Thomas Jeannette Tropp loyce Troutman Ronald Ulmer Evelyn Vebroslcy Albert Voytas Marian Voytas lohn Walker Mary Wallacavaqe Yvonne Walsh Phyllis Warner Robera Weir Patricia Vfilliams Lillian Yancavaqe Rose Yannaccone Amelia Yanulevich Dorothy Yonosky Dorothy Whiteman Donna Rae Zeiger Vtfilliarn Zeiler Anna Zukosky eighty-one 41 FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY o BY lOl-KN KEAH Q Motto: Labor Conquers All. Colors: Blue 51 Gold Flower: Tea Rose V Hopefully the class of '47 entered the portals of Minersville High School to renew its studies. We had a very new and unfamiliar feeling as we lost ourselves in the halls, always went to the wrong room, and tried so very hard to appear calm and self- possessed. Looking back on September, we can laugh at our mistakes, but at the time we were as green a group as one could hope to find. We were immediately accepted and were soon to realize that the friendly upper- classmen expected us to participate in the various extra-curricular activities. We set about this with enthusiasm, The freshman class was well represented in the Glee Clubufor the following people joined: Florence Brabas, Adelaide Swartz, Ieannette Tropp, Henrietta Dando, Gwen- dolyn Radzievich, Mary Ann Kareskie, loan Mattern, Mary Vtfallacavage, Margaret Edmondson, Alice Ford, Theresa Zukosky, and loan Kear. We were also proud of the many freshman boys who went out for football. They were: Robert Koslosky, Frank Brady, Wm. Parulis, Harold Murphy, loseph Sausnock, lohn Walker, Lawrenpe Brentari, William Zeiler, Albert Kulbitsky, Albert Delvlarco, Edward Oswald, Wm. McAl.arnes, and Manager Thomas+Hill. Eartly in the year we elected our class officers. They are: President ,...................,...............,........, Albert DeMarco Vice-President ...,. ............ R onald Ulmer ' Secretary ....... ..... M ary Vtfallacavage Treasurer ..,..,......,............,.....,,.,... Amelia Yanulevich As the year progressed we found many freshmen holding down important positions in the band and orchestra, on the basketball teams, and the Blue and White, and we were proud of our showing. - The various home room programs were for the most part largely successful, and served to uncover more freshman talent. We feel that the class of '47 has reached its first milestone with success, and we know that the same enthusiastic spirit will carry us through the future. eighty-two T ,, Y -- -L E ,- Jeri 1, 1 v ,- sl 1 - - - - 1, 'YY' ,1 '.-.1 W fl if 5E T i! - L M :Q Qi Alif'-f-QW-A f Ages? 'QW . 7 2 f 5 ff1 v. Ei 4 E ' 6 -,Li :gif '..'jq?-D . Q ' 424.-Ur g ,Q . 1 E - 2 'iHCmi?!lgQL 'Q..'in. HIL ILJW '+f':1 1iC ,J 4 E Q 42, 513 X 5 N W . wfxflkh . xx W A M 6 I -, A v 9 ,kk -m V f- Vi . J. ' f , A.- 2 f '7 1 41 ' ffwm ,f 4' ,, A - X x .1 5 'Q lx X - f -M f V 1 35 ,k x X Z 'Eg-NESS: X J X , 2 gwS2'+::a-' - .. . 'fx ' gn -' '.. X X' -Agur ' ?. 4zf!a. iM -- ' NX f ' mu- , Cf' , f E in yxX F J iq, - - -55, ML LW' K 1-f ! W '1 H fz .N F I ,1 I I au. - A U H A -'-F E-'dw' M lu I 'LM' ... 'T-'YPfrT7? f75T47-ffi'g,i 'LJ ' I ' A I :vw M. .Jjj W my Pm, DPM V - - LL .y'k 2 , if eighty-three The Minersville Chapter -of- The National Honor Society -Op- D Secondary Schools Minersviile High School was granted a charter to the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools in 1922. The purpose of the organization is to create enthusiasm scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service to promote worthy leadership and to encourage the development of character. A Fifteen percent of each graduating class may be elected to this society which is the greatest honor that may be conferred upon a High School graduate, The organi' zation tis controlled by the National Education Association. MEMBERS T Class oi 1922 lames LeVan Laura Callender Frank G. Kear Anna Thompson Class of 1923 Thelma Nelms Celia Szal Class ot 1924 Harold Oether Frank Aukstakalnis Albert Mantwilla Olga Margaret Harris Elizabeth Greager lohn Callender Clara Snyder Stancavage Clarence Batutis Helen Class of 1925 William lMurphy Ralph Lyons Class of 1926 Violet Aukstakalnis Mae Troutman Schenck Romeo Stella Byron Roudabush Annie Balitas Harriet Telford Charles Frank Anna Schofstal Lauretta Weimer Class of 1927 Betty Pickett Sidney Lappen Russel Morgan Marion Greenaway Robert Roud-abush Leah Lintz Mary Murphy Sidney Lintz Margaret Szilier Frances Szal . Class of 1928 Albert Willinsky Helen Lawrence Class of 1929 leanette lacob Helen Felsburg Albert Antonio Blanche McGurl Frank McGurl lerome Purcell Rudolph Williams Class of 1930 Alice Kear William Balitas Alice lack Adolph Antonio Anne Wynn Ronald Snyder Helen Tananis Peter Kandrat Class of 1931 Margaret Lyons Anna Kiss David Watkins eighty-four Philip Underwood Alma Ludwig Olwen Beatty Thomas McGurl Susan Martha Baney Ioseph Gentile Kenneth Brennan Margaret Condron Betty Iames Albert Kosut Robert Boran Verna Brown Lottie Baney Earl Bracey Anna Brennan Albert Bakersky Ruth Prommo Leonard Williams Betty Maynard Grace Eiler Edwin Seidler Goria Rothermel lean Murphy Gretta Baney lsabelle Del Duco Wm. Drummeter Betty Dukment Dorothy Felsburg Dolores Ferns Adele Bracey Arlene Caruso Louise Celani Fanniberg Dominick Dalessandro Ioseph Gerchak Charles Baney Beatrice Bluis Edward Brady Class oi 1932 Elizabeth Class of 1933 Alfred Phillips Florence Kessler Fred Wiest Class of 1934 Reba Peckman loseph Nederoski Alice Plunkett Class of 1935 Aanes Murphy Millicent Ort Rita Pauly Nellie Morrison Class of 1936 Gertrude Rosenberg Vlfilson Snyder William George Class oi 1937 Leonard Domlesky Thomas Feeney Reiva Preedline Class of 1938 Robert Koehler Robert Weimer Helen Rothermel Class of 1939 Louis Drummeter Kathryn Mower Helen Morrison Class of 1940 Paul Mahal Wm. Gauntlett Margaret Curley Class of 1941 Ursula Farrell Robert Felsburg Dolores Gabardi Rita Rokasz Class of 1942 Rose Hanes losephine Mahal Georgine Maurer Clara Mitchell Class of 1943 lane I-lasenauer Eleanor Kareskie Laura Maurer Bertha Motuck Betty Rokosz Helen Rolinitis Class oi 1944 lerome DiNicola Dora Leonard lack Maurer LeVan Alice Lombardi Frank 'Witman Agatha Lapinsky Adlie Price Leonard Sabol Enoch Szal lulia Zcbrotf Lillian Zubrotf lean Wiest Margaret Wynn loseph Murphy Margaret Novack Howard Slider Linda Lord Oliver Whiteman Suzanne Price Beatrice Smith Doris Laudeman Grace Neiswinter Ethel Lauck ' Robert Yannaccone Pauline Sldoriak Ruth Tropp Edmond Walacavage Arlean Radzievich Elizabeth Smith Leonard Tananis Adele Rosser Eleanor Simikitus Earle Smith lack Thompson leannette Zielasko Robert Schenck Bertha Sumoski Sophie Zubroff eighty-five V 4, STUDENT COUNCIL o BY DAN O'BRlEN o Vfhen representatives were picked from each homeroom, the male sex seerneol highly favored as but one girl was elected, The first project undertaken by this body was the collection of 'lin cons for the wdr effort. Since no meeting had token place officers were not yet selected. Members of the student council were: Seniors: Iuniors: Sophomores: Freshmen: eighty-six Room Room Room Room l ,i.,,....,. 7 ,.,,, l2 ,,,, 2 ,... 3 .... 5 ,,,,. 6 ..... 8 ...,, 16 ,,... 17 21 .,,,, i8 .,.. xo io ffff ,,. Ioe Fliss Edward Brady Robert Lynch Torn O'Brien Eugene Grisz Dan O'Brien Robert Schofstal Gerard Freiler Robert Koster Ethel Rowlands Gregory Volkay Frank Brady Charles Ege- William Parulis Robert Schneider Ben Slarinsky USHERS A Q BY SOPHIE ZUBROFF o To be an usher - '- it was the one thing the girls looked forward to in their junior year. When thetannouncement came around thai we fourteen had been chosen by Miss Glenwitight, each oftus was indeed proud. We ushered for the first time at the lunior High School commencement. For the next two performances, we had quite some difficulty in seating the multitude ot people who came to Class Day and Commencement. On these last two occasions, the girls dressed in tormals so they were memorable times for us. The ushers wear the traditional attire - - the blue and white cap and arm band. The captain assigns the girls to different posts each time. ln this manner during every performance, our job varies and makes ushering not only very interesting, but cz great deal of fun, For the 1943-44 term, the following girls, under the supervision ot Miss Glenwright served as usherettest Bertha Surnoski, Captain lacqueline Adams layne Alexis Margaret Dormer Ruth Frazer Theresa Kirkauskas Dora Leonard Mary Ann Quinn Catherine Rizzi Elizabeth Sidleclc Eleanor Sukeena Anna Wynosky Nancy Zeiders Sophie Zubrotl eighty-seven ' STAGEHANDS o BY PAUL SABOL c ' Perhaps you are wondering if the stagehands ever do anything. Well, we really do get our work done, but many cfmonkeyshirie is mixed in between. Under the ex- cellent supervision of our Stage Director, Mr. Runcirnan, the stage has always been ready for every program. All lyceums had to have stage settings and home room programs required some special scenery, but as we went along we found that our most important work was the stage settings, lighting, scenery, and sound effects for the' annual play and the annual operetta. I would like to introduce to you this year's stagtehands. First we have the three veteran seniors whom I give to you by nicknames only: Buck , small' in stature, but first in Wittiriessg Doc , 'an all-around handy-man and really quite a characterp next, Seit , who claims to be quite a Don Iuan with the women. Now for the under- trod Iunior stagehancls: Alan Bott, our excellent t?J truck driver: and last but not least, Vinnie Borrelli and Hoot Letko, who are responsible tor that muffled laughter and those crashing and banging noises which you heard while you sat in music class. Backstage is our retreat, where we gathered for many a bull session , and dis- custsed events or happenings, past, present, and future. Vile had many a laugh back- stage, such as the time Buck put the scenery upside-down, or the time Seit fell asleep in the second period and woke up in the afternoon, or the time Doc crossed the wrong wires and blew every fuse in the school. As time goes by, we may forget many things that were 'said and done backstage, but the friendships cultivated there will live on. mighty-eight ' LIBRARY ASSISTANTS I o BY PEGGY ZIMMERMAN Q This year, as usual, more library assistants were added to the stall. Quite a few changes have been made in the library. As we all know, Mrs. Murphy has replaced Miss Berger and has taken over her new job Very Oapably. The library has gone through extensive cleaning, many old books have been eilminated, and many new books have replaced them. There will probably be quite a few more new ones due to the money received from over-due books. V Among the smiling, always willing to help girls are: Mary Schneider, Doris Dietz, Peggy Zimmerman, Betty Phelan, Anna Miravich, Helen Larz-azs, Iulia'Phillips, Constance Seidler, Mary Walkuslcy, Mary Bizzardi, Buth Frazer, Margaret Mugtord, Arlene Murphy, Kay Kline, Dolores Mattern, Betty Evans, Betty Daulaerman, Betty Bolinitis, Mary Macario, Lillian Murphy, Violet Dugan, loyce lanes, Theresa Seruskie, Bernice Rad- zievich, Fay Haley, Catherine Savini, and Agnes Rinkeveqe. eigh ty-nine BLUE AND WHITE BY IEROME Dmrcorft This year's student publication has just completed a hiqhly successful year. lnterest in this organization had been slackeninq but this year'-s staff has aroused quite a bit of speculation and interest in it. The number of subscriptions prove this point. Approxi- mately 85727 of the high school students subscribed to it, and helped it become a financial success. An attempt was made this year by the staff to bring some chanaes. ln the past several years it has become too standardized, following a set pattern. The introduc- tion of new columns and more originality eliminated this. Those represented in the picture above do not comprise the staff as it now stands. Because of incapability, indepenclability, and laziness many members were dropped and to the few retained were added a few new members. This more compact and de- pendable qroup surpassed the previous staff in ability due to closer cooperation. The members of the 1943-44 staff were as follows: Editor-In-Chief ,,,,,,.,.......,...,.... ,,,,,,......,.,..,.....,.,,,,,,,,.,.,, . ,, Ie-rome DiNicola Feature Editor ......,,.., ,,,,, S ophie Zubroff Business Manaqer ...,.. .,.. C harles Baney Art Editor .....,..., ' ,.,.f .,...,,. I a yne Alexis Exchange Editor ,,,... .,.,., ...... ,..,,......... I a c k Maurer Sports Editor ...,.. ,,,.,,,,,..r...,......,,..,,..,...., ,,,,,.,.,..., D o nald Seitzinqer Ee-ature Vfriters ,,.,. .,,,,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,... M ary Rizzardi and Ioan Viarner falso includes most members of editorial staffl Sports Writers ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,i,i,,,,i,i,,,i,,, V tncent Borrelli, Alan Bott, Ioe Frank Miscellaneous Vtfriters ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,.,. ,,..... A r thur DiNicola, Betty Phelan, Florence Barbas, Gwendolyn Radzievich, Dorothy D-ando, and Robert Etchberqer Typrsts ,,,,,,,,,,,w,,,,,, ,,i,,,,, B ertha Sumoski, Ruth Taylor, and foe Frank Faculty Adviser ,.,,,,,,,,.,,,,,i,t,,,,,i,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,.,...... Iv fiss Lottie Baney ninety CHEERLEADERS BY KAY KLINE Get him Come on, run! Fight- Fight- , usually can be heard above the noise of the spectators as the cheerleaders and the cheering section get started. For always with the appearance ol the Battlin' Eleven come also the cheering six. This year something new has been added to the pep meetings. Under Mr. Venable's direction many humorous skits were presented. With the help ot a few willing students they were put over with great success and were a delight to the students, Our captain, Beatrice Bluis, also lent her talent to the programs by composing clever poems. Geoirgine Gabardi and Florence Barbas .were added to the squad this year. We will lose Beatrice Bluis, who added a bit of the extraordinary to our cheering with her gymnastics, The cheering six ot the season of '43 consisted ol Beatrice Bluis, captain, Kay Kline, Beatrice Sankus, lane tones, Georgine Gabardi, and Florence Barbas. 'We hopefully wait for each football and basketball game so we can uphold our motto ol Keep 'em cheering. ninety-one I. t t P t t 4, MAIORETTES O BY JOAN WARNER The crowd was anxiously awaiting the kick-off. lt was the first game of the season and the band was forming behind the bleachers. Then the music began and the high- stepping majorettes led the band onto the field. Now the twirling began. Dazzling action was maintained throughout the performance as the captain shouted such Com- mands as Through your fingers! Right hand twirl! Around back! Under your arm! ' This lively group was rounded together by Mr. Tremitiere in l94l while most of the girls were still in lunior High Schooll They were first trained under the capable super- vision of two former drum majors, Billy Drummeter and Harold Frye, Diligent practice was carried on before each football game and paracle4 Every afternoon at four the upper hall of M. H. S. was occupied by this group. Vtfhen there was band practice in the auditorium -and the girls had no music 'to which they could march, they sang their old favorite, Let s Remember Pearl, Harbor. There were, of course, quite a few sour notes but the singing kept them in step and that was all they needed. Now it's li-344, and, although there has been a slight decrease in the group, they are carrying on as well as ever. . In the above picture at center, is our main majorette and leader, Bette Dauberman. On her left -and right, respectively, are the majorettes representing the cheerleaders, Kay Kline and lane lones.. At the extreme ends are Blanche Frye and Captain loan Warner. Due to illness when this picture was taken, two of our majorettes, Gloria Luchanin -and Rose Yannaccone do not appear. uint-ly two HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA o BY CONNIE SEIDLER s Every Monday after school, you will find the members of the orchestra in the mu-sic room, being put through their paces by Mr. Tremitjere. We are seldom dismissed before 5:30, but as Mr. 'T believes that All work and no play makes lack a dull boy , we take time off for a little innocent teasing between numbers. Mr. Tremitiere has been aided the last two years in his endeavors to make a really fine outfit out of us by the additional soundproof l?l music room, Practically all of the orchestra and band members are instrumental music pupils, and in these classes we learn theory and the appreciation of good music, The orchestra has never been called upon when it has not been ready. Semper Paratusn is our motto. Vlfe are present at all high school performances, and last year in cooperation with tbe band We put on a highly successful performance of our own- - the minstrel. The orchestra loses only two members this year, Beatrice Bluis and Donald Seitz- inger. ninety-three THE GLEE CLUB BY MARGARET DORMER ln September, the students assembled to re-organize a Glee Club for the coming year. Under the capable direction of Miss Glant, the members selected formed a chorus, and were assigned to the proper position according to their range of voice. After constant practice and careful preparation, they made their first appearance in a special program for an assembly entertainment. This was enjoyed by all present. Preceding the Christmas hobidays, the Gl-ee Club gave their next performance broadcasting Christmas carols, which the public greatly appreciated. Miss Giant worked zealously with the group and clirnaxed her efforts by presenting the annual operetta, which is usually held under the auspices of the high school Glee Club. This event proved very successful. The Glee Club also makes its appearance at the Baccalaureate exercises, which adds to the -solemnity of the services. ninety-four MARCHING MUSIC o BY BETTE DAUBERMAN o Celebrating its fourteenth year as atMinersville High School organization, our band again looks back upon a successful year. Our present enrollment is approximately sixty members who proudly Wear the white and blue as they step snappily along. The band members were introduced to somethinq new this year in the fo-mt of parade clrill. But they were not half so startled by it as were the spectators at the first football qarne. Dozens of people held their breath and wondered how that -spiral could ever be so successfully completed, or how some other intricate drill could be done With such precision. ninety-five All invitations to attend public gatherings were accepted by the band with pleasure. This cheerful, cooperative spirit is one of the many things that has established our bands favorable reputation with the townspeople. Wife all enjoyed going to away games and, while restrictions on transportation prevented us from doing' it this year, we all hacked the team in spirit. To Mr. Tremitiere should go the laurels for his outstanding patience and skill with the entire group. Training Iunior High School students to replace graduating members is one of the many tasks he handles so oapably. ' The graduating members are: Donald Seitzinger, lack lenkins, loseph Walker, Iames Lloyd, Paul Klitsch. ninety-six u - -S if ,- - K ,sax gr 4 , , Q if Y nik' P iA AH V , ' -- .-, ' X S E K 'NN 'W - ,.....--.- ci-1 ? - J 5 QV ' 1: ' ,Q f ' 06, Y ,jx Kf'o'Z!r,.X e X WW eg mmwe - av n Q Q f Xx -vx X ' ga. R2 f x S3 FA ,bb I i - . J fi LQKN rf to YI QMMW 1 fi? 24 Mi 2 if fb ' 'X,4,, R N X 1 , fkwkwg S1 f A-sm 1 Q fm XXMM mf lnwm 4' N 8 My Vt WM, Q51 'K Ulu. what exeit Q mwmm, bw , I I V' l lllllls tj 66 r Coach Newcomer Altogether we totaled fifty odd. Of these there were two teams ot If V's. composed mostly of freshmen, which left barely two teams for the Varsity. The spirit exhibited by this group made up, in a large part, for the lack ot experience and the small number of boys with which the coaches had to Work. The head coach chosen was Richard S. Newcomer, a graduate of Slatirigton High School, Reading and of Ursi- nus College. He also attended Graduate School in Duke University, North Carolina. The assistant coach chosen was Tellesport Putsavage. Mr. Putsavage is a graduate of Minersville High School with the class of 1931, and is a graduate of West Chester State Teachers College. ninety-eight Football BY ROBERT SCHENCK AND EDWARD BRADY The war helped to color an- other chapter in M. H. S. toot- ball history in 1943. Because of the loss of all three coach- es a new coaching staff was selected, which changed radically the style of play which was so familiar to Minersville fans. The job of the new coach- es was not an easy one: Three varsity members were left from the preceding year. Kline was converted into a quarterback from the guard position he played the year before, and Laccxtskie and Ulmer played at their end and back positions re- spectively. ' Assistant Coach Putsavage The Squad L After scarcely three weeks of almost continuous practice, we considered ourselves prepared for the comma season. We opened our schedule at home on September 17 against St. Clair. lt was the first attempt at varsity football for many on the team. The T showed up raqqed in spots because of the lack of timinq. Sparkecl by the brilliant abil-ities of Kline and Ulmer we managed to come out on top with a score of 20 to 6. Sign als ! ! ninety-nine 7 t . P V l I t E t . I i l l l Feeling cocky and sure of ourselves we invaded Frackville on September 24. After a hard fought game we managed to sport two touchdowns -and an extra point to defeat Frackville 13-D. Our first setback was at the hands of a better Lansford team. Our lack of ex- perience turned out to be a deciding t-actor. Although defeated 27-6 we had the honor of being the first team to score on the Eastern State Champs. Returning home on October 8 we lost a bitterly fought game at the hands of Mahanoy City 6-O, Larry And although we threatened to upset Al their lead continuously. Against Blythe on October 15 we proved ourselves superior to a much weaker team, by defeating HL' L. Ln., V them to the tune of 26-O in deep Mr. Venable mud' A d H On the night of October 22 Bob Minersville High School won - - and lost. We defeated a highly favored Ashland High School 18-6. The victory was in a large part due to the brilliant passing of Ir. Mgr. Ed Billy Ulmer,' who completed, early Lambert in the game two touchdown passes to Lacatskie. who played excellent ball all year despite injuries. Billy Ulrnerfs tragic accident took more from M. H. S. than a stellar passing back. The Battlin, Miners lost a comrade. The whole high school mourned the loss of an All-American boy. A grietlstricken town recorded his brilliant playing in football history. one hundred ? lim The Kulpmont qame, was cancelled due to Bill's death. We resumed our season on November 5, beaiinq a good West Mahcznoy Township team 20-8. ' We lost to Coaldale and Shenandoah 26-14 and 19-6, re- spectively, to end our season - '- perhaps not as spectacularly as we wanted it to end - - hui we feel that we did our best. Senior leitermen are Burinsky, Brady, Kline, Lacatskier Lenqel, Pavelko, Schenck, W'alker, and Williams. Mqr. Bill lack hundred one Minersville , .,... Minersville ..,, , Minersville ...., Minersville .. Mirmersville ,,.., Minersville .1 Minersville ,,.... Minersville .,.,. Minersville ,.,., Minersville .... Minersville .... Minersville .. Mine-rsville .. hundred two PLAYERS OF THE 'VVEEK William McA1arnes Eugene Grisz Robert Kaster Michael Pavelko Ioseph Walker Robert Schenclt Varsity Schedule and Results 20 13 . . B .. 0 26 .. 18 20 .. 12 6 St. Clair .,..,,, Frackville .... I Lansiord .....,.... Mahanoy City ...,.. Blythe Township ..... Ashland ,.....,.............. West M-ahanoy Twp Coalclale .............V...., Shenandoah ...... l UNIOR VARSITY SCORES 6 5 .. O 12 St. Clair I. V.'s . St. Clair I. V.'s .,,,.., Pottsville Ir. High .. Pottsville I. V.'S ...... VARSITY BASKETBALL 0 BY lOE FRANK This season marked the first 'jear that M. H. S, was not in any league. They played independent ball, and were compelled to win 6027 of their games if they de- sired to be inthe P. I. A. A. playoffs.. The team got to a good start by winning its first two games., For four straight weeks after that they were in the losing column, but after the mistakes were corrected they came back on a Winning spree and finished the season very successfully. Our team under Coach Balitas was well organizecl. The forwards, 'Williams Letko, Kcrster, lack, and Brady, were all capable of making shots from any where on the floor. The centers, Schofstal and Doyle, could be depended on to play their positions well.. Lastly, the guards, Kline, Schenck, Tierney, and Bott, were excellent passers and dribblers. As for next year, Kline and Williams will be the only ones lost through graduation. hundred three IUNIOR VARSITY' BASKETBALL I BY FRANK BRADY l I Because of the transportation cliiiiculties this year's lunior Varsity basketball team was small in number. A group of enthusiastic and Willing boys formed the I. V's. Although the lunior Varsity is not considered a very important part oi 'the sports pro- gram, the boys take their game seriously. The tendency to blow up when the op- ponents were a few points ahead was not present in the I. V's this year. Their ex- perience combineci with the expert coaching of Mr. Balitas will be much value to those who will be stiff competitors for the vacancies on next year's varsity. The players who made this a successful Iunior Varsity season are -as follows: Forwards: McAlarney, Harvey and Brady. . Centers: Starinsky, Parulis and lories. Guards: Gauntlet, Tolcariclc, Delviarco, Hinaldo, Sankus, and Koslosky. hundred four Miscellaneous Sports INTRA- MURAL BASKETBALL BY IACK MAURER The lolly Five opened the intra-mural games with an engagement with the varsity, Although they were inexperienced and lacked practice, they put up a game showing against the seasoned vvazrsity. Although they were defeated 44 to 20 the Iol.ly Five expect a return engagement in which the varsity can expect a lot more opposition. Members of the Iolly'Five Team are as follows: loe Frank loe Felsburg Edward Lambert Ed Brady Bob Schenck Larry Burinsky Al Lacatskie Lamar Reed loe Walker Leroy Lengle Q GIRLS' BASKETBALL o BY IACQUELINE ADAMS o This year the girls of our high school have organized basketball teams, under the direction of Mrs. lgnatovig: . Out of the many eager girls who had responded to the call for practice, twelve of the most promising were picked from'each class. The members of each team voted for a Captain, The games have been conducted as cz tournament and the winning teams have received letters, while the follow-up team received numerals. Although they may have started slowly because of inexperienae, fast passing, sure shooting, and excellent teamwork have proved to us they are one of the best. The following girls have met the requirements of the senior team: Beatrice Bluis, fCaptaini, Bertha Sumoski, Bet-ty Sidleck, Irene Kohutka, Alma Labooty, Iackie Adams, Helen Demansky, Betty Kedel, Anna Ryan, Betty Grassa, and Frances Connelly. Gen- eral Manager: Alice Brown. Scorekeeper: Bette Dauberman. hundred tive Pine Grove . ,,.... Girarclvllle ...... ........Y..,., Mahanoy Township Vv'. Mah. Twp. ......... . Girardville ...... Tremont ....,...Y..... Heqins Township ,,,. Schuylkill Haven . ,..... VJ. Mah. Township ....,, VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES The scores of the games were as follows 28 M. H. S. 36 M. H. S. 55 M. H. S. 36 M. H. S. 44 lvl. H. S. 42 M. H. S. 26 M. H. S. M. H. S. lvl H. S. 32 40 . Pottsville Catholic ..... ...-.-- 2 1 M- H- S- Heqins Township ..... .. Reilly Township ...... Pottsville Catholic .. Orwiqsburq ....... 45 33 M. H. S. 4l M. H. S. 28 Schuylkill Haven ....... 36 M- H- S- Pine Grove . .......... Reilly Township ...... Orwiqburq . ...... .. Pirzeqrove ...,... Girardville ................... Mahanoy Township 'WY Mahanoy Twp. Girarclville ............ Tremont' .......... Heqins Twp. .... . W. Mah-anoy Twp. Pottsville Catholic ..... Heqins Township ....... Reilly Township ..... Pottsville Catholic ..... Orwigshurq .......... Sch. Haven ....,. hu nrhscd ,six Sch. Haven ................ . 40 lvl. H. S. 45 M. H. S. l'7 M. H. S. l. V. SCORES 31 M. H. S. 24 M. H. S. 26 M. H. S. 26 M. H. S. 14 M. H. S. 25 M. H. S . .... 5 M. H. S. l5 M. H. S 32 M. H. S 9 M. H. S 20 M. H. S. 13 M. H. S. 21 M. H. S l3 M. H. S 32 M. H. S M. H. S. M. H. S. hundred suvun Dramatics o l BY CHARLES BANEY o One of the most important extra-curricular activities in our school is dramatics. A- mong the many reasons' for-its importance, the most predominant is the training which it affords us. Through participation in dramatics many real benefits may be gained such as, good enunciaiion, the conquering of stage-fright, and a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Shakespeare has said, All the world's a stage . lf this is true, what can be better than a little prctctise for the troubled world that awaits us. Although one thinks in terms of the sohool's giving a play, the production is really the result of the combined efforts of individual students and teachers. When a group of people gather withlone object in mind and cooperate with one another to attain this goal, the result can be nothing but a success. This is the secret of a good performance, - - whole haearted cooperation. Minfersville High School has earned for itself an enviable reputation in the field of dramatics. This reputation in this field was upheld this year by two public dramatic functions. The first of these was the operetta. This year a musical comedy entitled Rosalie was chosen. lt was the story of a country girl and her tribulations in society.. lt contained some excellent musical numbers, and under Miss Glant's able direction they were highly received. 'Work was begun many weeks before the final presentation, for, although the performance lasts but a few short hours, one realizes the many ar- duous hours that must be spent preparing it for the public. The first step was the as- signing of the principal's parts and the arrangement of chorusaes and dances. An operetta is not practised in full until the final week: instead, it is literally put together a page at a time until the pieces of the puzzle tall into place and the final performance is the outcome. There were a number of faculty directors concerned, each of whom had a certain responsibility. Miss Glant was musical director while Mrs. Murphy had charge oi the speaking parts. Mrs. lgnatovig composed and directed the dances and specialties, while Mr. Fiunciman, in collaboration with the stage hands, supplied the stage effects. These faculty directors performed excellent jobs, and along with the students who par- ticipated deserve our praise and approbation. hundred eight The other vital cog in the wheel of dramatics was the annual play. Usually presented in the latter part of the year, it is always awaited with anxiety and antici- pation, for, according to previous standards, a worthy production may be guaranteed. Everyone has an equal chance to obtain a part by attending the try-outs, con- ducted by the director to find the students most 'suitable for the various characters. lf a student does not secure a part he is not discouraged, for he knows helcan do his share by serving one of the various committees. They are organized lor the purpose of taking care of details, such as publictiy, prompting, properties, and other tasks which have equal importance. Miss Plunkett was the faculty director of this event, and being somewhat of an old trouper herself, we were confident of an almost professional performance. The play presented this year was an enthralling mystery bearing the title 32O College Avenue . Everyone enjoys a good mystery and this was no exception, for every second of its thrill-packed story was highly appreciated by all who attended Our sohool can put another mark on the credit side of the ledger for this performance. Throughout the year there are numerous other opportunities for expeirience in drarnatics. They occur in home room and special programs. Each home room is held responsible for cr program of a type of their own choosing, to be presented to the student body at a designated time. Through this medium the student body enjoys a variety of programs throughout the year such as rhetoricals, quiz programs, plays, musical numbers, and many other types which are equally as entertaininga The special holiday performances are presented by the individual classes. They are directed by a different faculty member each year, but are always gives by the same class. lt is a custom that is always followed. Christmas ....,.... ..... S eniors Thanksgiving ....,.,..,... ........... I uniors Washington-Lincoln ,.... ..... S ophomores Memorial Day .,...,... ...... F reshmen Lyceums are always eagerly awaited. They are programs presented by traveling troupers who bring us various types of entertainment. They include Shakesperian actors, singers, dancers, scientific demonstrations, and a host of others. We look forward to these because we know they will bring us something that is worth lending our ear to. Drarnattics in our high school is an activity of which we may rightly be proud. It is a course in itself and should be continued so that all future students may reap the benefits of this commendable art. hundred nine Florence Barbas MUFY SCh1'19iC19f ANNUAL CPERETTA HROSALIEH A Musical Comedy February 28-29 CAST OF CHARACTERS Rosalie Rand ..,..........,.,,,.,.........,........,... Ebenezer Rand, her uncle Howard Vernon, a young drug clerk ...,.... Bella Bonner, a modern old lady ,..,........ Vera Maxwell X Paula Dresser Lulu Gibson Myra Bryant 1 Alice Sargent Sue Iohnson lane Montgomery Maylinq Chang Dolores Alvarez I lVassar Students Sheridan Granville, who deals in real estate ..,,,. Donald Norman, engaged to Lulu ...........,.i.....V., Iulian Gaynor, engaged to Myra ...... Nina, a maid ..............,...............,........ Bruce, a chauffeur ,........, ..., ,,,....,... Willie Harry friends of Bella's Iohnny Teddy X Catherine Connelly Margaret Dormer Dorothy Dando Alice Ford Irene Hazara Ioan Kear Kathryn Kozlov Clara Kramer Iohn Cremo Ioseph Dornlesky Charles Ege George Eisenhuth Robert Etchberger Ioseph Foran CHORUS Mary Marchuilitis Ioan Mattern Theresa Miller Christine Mitchell Loretta Nicolo Iulia Nush Gwendolyn Radzievich Ethel Rowlands Anna Ryan Robert Kaster Harold Murphy Donald Seitzinger lack Neiswinter Donald Taylor DANCE CHORUS Miles Iones Frank Tolcarick Mary Wallacavage lack Maurer Francis Kimmel Lillian Murphy Paul Klit-sch Fred Schenck Arlene Murphy Robert Trezise Michael Yuhas Mary Quinn Claire Bernosky Rita Bernosky Pianist ..................,........ Dance Accompanist ..,... Music Score .....,,,......... Dramatics ........ , ,....... . Dances ....,..,. Make-up .,,,,,,.,,,4 ,, Stage Effects ..... hundred ten SPECIALTY DANCE Beatrice Bluis Mary Wallacavage Blanche Frye Ioseph Felsburg Iohn Ienkins Beatrice Sankus - Georgine Gabardi Alice Ford Carol McCloskey loan 'Warner tLorraine Ietierson ilane lones Helen Larzazs Iune Kozura lean Kilmer Thom-as Tierney Ioseph Frank Charles Baney Dolores Mattern Edward Coady fAlbert Lacatskie Ralph Bettinger Iames Kline Alan Bott Reatha Strange Adelaide Swartz Ruth Swartz' leannette Tropp Martha W'eir Lillian Yancavage Gertrude Zimmerman Theresa Zukosky Robert Trezise Iohn Urmanavage loseph Walker Edward Yancavage Michael Yuhas Beatrice Bluis Eva Budnick Mary Wallrusky Rita Scholato Arlene Murphy Lillian Murphy Mary lane Poppish Theodora Bachinsky Miss Mary Giant Mrs. Wm. I. Murphy Mrs. Anna lgnatovig Mr Edward Wingaris Mr. Wilfred Runcirnan ANN UAL PLAY H320 COLLEGE AVENUE bv Fred Ballard and Mignon G. Eberhart ludith Wayne ....... Val .,,...,....,...... Minna ....,. Russell .,.,.,,..... Rita Day ..........,. Doreen Divine ..... Billy Grody ......, Nydia Noyes .....,. Cy ..,...........,.,.. Lee Macon ........ Phyllis Martin . ,,..... Lucille Norwaine ..1 .... . Ken ....,...........,,...... Nan Sills .,,., Hap .,.,,..... Phoenix ...,... April 17-18, 1944 CAST OF CHARACTERS Iacqueline Adams loseph Kaster Carol McCloskey ,Charles Baney Bette Dauloerman Beatrice Sankus Thomas Tierney Georgine Gabardi Albert Lacatskie Ioseph Frank Louis .Alcott Margaret Zimmerman Fred Schenck Ruth Taylor Ierome DiNicola Edward Brady Romney .....,.................,... ........... I ack Maurer Ernie ................,................... ........ R obert Schenclc Mosetta iMossyl Veens .........,.........,,,.,,...................,.. ..,.,. Iv tary lane Poppish Professor Slopes, Dean of University men .,.........,... .,.,..... I oseph Felsburg Dean Oliva D. Ool, Dean ot University women .,,..... ,T .... Sophie Zubroff The chief .,..i...............,.,,..............,.,..,..................,........... ,... Q ..... D L-mid Duffy loe, his assistant ......, .,.,....,........ H arrison Mitchell The Doctor i..,,,.... .......... ....,......,.....,. I o e Walker Policemen ....,..,......... ,...., .....,. . . . ....,,.,........ Noel Donlin, Lamar Reed Stretcher Bearers .....,,,...,.................,..........,..,.,.,.............. Charles Allen, Edward Yancavage Time: Evening! Present. Place: Living Room of a college sorority house. Action: The action of the play is continuous. Prepared and directed by Miss Alice L. Plunkett A PERSONNEL Prompters ., ,..,, .,..............,...............,...,.............,....... A lice Brown, Mary Quinn Properties ..,, .,.......,.,,,........................,.........,..,..,... B ertha Sumoski, Chairman Dolores Mattern, Martha Weir, lane Iones, Dorothy Dando Publicity ...,.. ............ ,............,.....,...... .....,..................... I a c lc lenkins, Chairman, KPostersJ William Iones, loseph Brady, William Weiss, Paul Mower, George Eisenhuth, Norman Lambert. Publicity tNewspapersl ....,....... Q. .v...... ,..., ,,,..,,.......... B e tte Evans, Chairman, Betty Wynosky lune Kozura, Phyllis Warner, Alice Ford Stage Hands ........,.. ..... C lay Williams, Paul Sabol, Alan Bott, Stage Effects .... Make-up . ..,... .. Orchestra ..... Vincent Borrelli, Vincent Letko Mr. Wilfred Runcimfan Mr. William I, Murphy Mr. Anthony Tremititre hundred eleven 1 W PN XXX M7 lLndr d tvs he Out Of The Past. . . A lot of things have happened to the seniors in their twelve years of school life. Looking back we remember when: Helen Gruno's thtird grrade teacher took her on her lap and dubbed her Dollie Dimples . - Larry Burinsky came to school with ia shinen . Charles Baney was spanked with a dust-brush in titth grade. Albert Isaacs stormed the school With his Brooklyn accent. Alice Brown snipped a piece out of her dress during an art class in second grade. Bob Lynch, Bill Woll, and Tom O'Brein took the day orf to sell a load ot coal. Bill Iones was awarded a rubber plantation book for coming out on top in -an intelligence test in sixth grade. Alam Labooty came to -school with curlers in her hair. Bill lack wept bitterly after his mother left him on his first day at school. Charles Madden drank a bottle of ink. Eleanor Sukeena and Catherine Rizzi told us of their going on a vacation to a house two doors away. .f Betty Grassa had a red tail tied to her for telling on Betty Kedel in school one day. Ierome DiNicola, Lois Alcott, and Dora Leonard ate atwhole pumpkin pie in filth grade. ' Mary Quinn told us how to warm a bottle ot milk. She put it in the stove. Betty Evans and Betty Dauberman fell into a can ot chocolate ice cream. Bill Woll came to school with measles. Ruth Taylor skipped innocently to school without her dress. Nancy Zeiders accompanied Fritz Kimmel on the piano, and Fritz gave us that memorable rendition The Three Little Fishes . lim Kline left school in such a hurry one- day he ran into a truck. Paul Sabol sold Bob Schenck the idea of trying out his new stretching machine. Bob has never been the same since. lack lenkins fell asleep in the cloakroom onga pile of coats. Betty Sidleck was accused of eating a dozen bananas. lune Koslosky gave herself a haircut at a very tender age. Iayne Alexis stood still long enough to be a statue in eight grade. Dora Leonard was marooned on a roof in an attempt to do a good deed. hundred thirteen 1. Ice Felsburq 1. Chcxs Barney 1. lim Kline 2. Bette Evans 3. LeRoy Le-nqle 3. Arms Wynosky hundred fourteen Larry Burinsky Alma Lcbooty Bertha Sumoski Beatrice Bluis g Year's Diary BY HXCQUELINE ADAMS ' CALENDAR SEPTEMBER l-School opens. The freshmen seem eager to get started. They don't know what they're getting into! Do they, seniors? 2-Because it's only the second day, books seems to be a novelty. tYou'll learn.J 3-Well, how do you like the members of the new faculty? We do! 5--Seniors, we finally rate the front rows in assembly. 7--Labor Day! tVacations are starting earlyl. 10- Player of the Week Club organ- ized. 16--First pep meeting. The freshmen aren't so backward after all! 17-Battlin' Miners win opening game. Nice going, boys! 22-Room l starts the ball rolling by presenting a very interesting assembly program. 29-Room 7's assembly program proved unusual tSpanish in six easy t?l lessonsl. OCTOBER 2-Miners lose first game at Lansford. Beater luck next time! 6-Room 12 presents program. Now we'll find out how the underclassmen can act. 7--Big Day: Seniors elect ofticersg Bat- tlin' Miners Club organized, Elected play- ers of the month. 8.-Four color-girls announced at the football game. Congratulations! 12-Exams. Boys, did that six weeks pass quickly! 13-Read the White and Blue ior the latest high school news. 14-15--Vacation - A Institute tDeeply appreciated after those examsl. - 20-Great entertainment: Lyceum - Manhattan Singersg Movie-The Quarter- back. 29-Report cards. tThe results begin to show.l NOVEMBER l-Eleusinia Staff selected. 4-Lyceum-Dr. G. H. Gibauleau gives an interesting lecvture on the people and customs of India. 5.--First open air pep meeting. Yeah, team! 8-Lyceum-lack Raymon holds our in- terest with an excellent performance on reptiles. Snakes are nice pets, no kid- ding! 12-Group pictures taken. 20- M Dance proves big success. 22-Lyceum-lack Rank presents the one-man, quick change production 'Mac- Beth . From witch to which! 26-Thanksgiving vacation begins. close. 28-Football season comes to a We lost to Shenandoah so we won't talk about it. ' DECEMBER l-We were well represented at the Annual Dream Game by lim Kline, and Mike Pavelko. 3-Basketball season opens and victory is ours. - , 7-M. H. S. finished paying for their am- phibian jeep. Keep 'em rolling! 8-Senior Card Party proved to be the biggest success ever. 12--Posing at Yannaccone-'s in full swing. 14-We're still Waiting for a big snow fall. Reason? lt's possible that we'll get the day off. 17-First social held by the White and Blue Staff. 22-Seniors presented Christmas pro- gram. Xmas vacation - - Hurrah. 25-The class of '44 Wishes you a Mer- ry Christmas. hundred fifteen , , W., IANUARY 3-School begins and mcst of our res- olutions are broken. 4-Congratulations to Room 1 for win- ning the cup. t 14--People with talent wanted for op- eretta. fResponse is terrific. We're a modest groupj. 18-Girl's basketball teams are select- ed. iNow We're getting someplace? 21-4:00 P. M.: Why, the happy faces? Oh, mid-terms are over. 25-Detention Hall seems to be a habit with some people. We always meet the same faces. 26-The Freshmes are promising actors and super gremlins. 27-Whoever expected to see spring be- fore winter? FEBRUARY 4--Mid-term report cards. tln sooth I know not why l am so sad! 7-lim Kline's 18th birthday. Today he is a man! ??? ll-We finally had a snow fall but we still came to school. 16-Sophomores present Washington- Lincoln program. 22--We celebrated George Washing- ton's birthday and enjoy a much needed vacavtion. 24-Movies- The Chump at Oxford . 25-Operetta matinee. Fun for the kiddies! 28-29-Annual Operetta goes over with a bang! Rosalie is a real success! MARCH l-Freshmen of 21A present assembly program. 3-Annual Play cast picked. 4-Everybody happy? lt's Saturday. 7-Girls' basketball team meets Branch. 8-Room 21B shows their ability in act- ing, too. ll-Minersville will play at Allentown in the District Playoffs. l5-Movies- Huggies of Red Gap . 17-Did you notice the green student body? CSt. Patrick's Dayl. hundred sixteen 22-Lyceum-DeCrosta and Ferrarri. Z4--Teachers in good humor. Please note. 29-Room 2 presents assembly program under the supervision of Mr. Stella. 31-Great ideas are passing through the heads of the wrole student body. Tomor- row is April lst.! ..APRII... 1-The joke's on you l l ! 5-Free School Day Program. 5-ll-Easter Vacation. , 12-Room 3 presents interesting assem- bly program. 14--Annual Play matinee. 17-18-Annual Play enjoyed by all. l9-Movies- Of Men and Mice . 20-Exams. Skies overcast! 21--The girls of the high school en- joyed themselves beyond Words at their Girl's Party. tNo men allowed! 25-Room 5 under supervision of Miss Lord gave assembly program. MAY 3-Program given by Band and Choral Groups. ' 5-Report Cards. 17-Movies - Gulliver's Travels . Z2-Lyceum-Glenn L. Morris. 22-26-Last week of school for seniors. How we all do regret it. Really we do. 26--junior-Senior Prom. Nice! 29-Memorial Day Program presented by the freshmen under the supervision of Miss Seaman. 31-Farewell Program. Now you can take over juniors. IUNE 4-Baccalaureate Services. Reverand Venable speaks on Laws of Yesterday, For Today and Forever . 8-Class Day. The play is a review filled with fun and hilarity. 9-Commencement. Mr. Robert Katz- mayer is the guest speaker. 10--Last Senior Class meeting. ll--Now to face the world I I l Upstairs Downstairs A11 around ihe town Senior Card Part hunch cal seventeen Movies, Lyceurns and Assembly OCTOBER 20:- - NOVEMBER 4:- NOVEMBER 8: NOVEMBER 22:- FEBRUARY 10:- FEBRUARY 11:- MARCH 22:- MAY 22:- SEPTEMBER 15:- DECEMBER 8:- FEBRUARY 23:- MARCH 15:- MAY 17:- MARCH 3:- APRIL 19:- hundred eighteen Programs by BERTHA SUMOSKI LYCEUMS The Manhattan Singers presented -a program of modern music. Mr. Gibouleau introduced to us the customs and manner oi dress of native India tsrough his impressive lectures. lack Raymon entertained us with his unusual pet reptiles. jack Rank amazed us with his unusual' ability to take part of all characters in Shakespeares well known tragedy MacBeth . The student body enjoyed a puppet show entitled Humpletilte skins . Indian language, music and dancing were illustrated by the Laubins, who have thoroughly studied Indian life. DeCrosta and Ferrari put on a program of musical versatility, both vocal and instrumental. On the Beam was a practical program demonstrating that man conquers through the application oi science. Aviation en- thusiasts enjoyed this one very much. MOVIES The Mischievous Henry Aldrich in Life With Henry . The students enjoyed seeing Girl of the Ozarks . Laughter could be heard throughout the auditorium as we were introduced to Laurel and Hardy in A Chump at Oxford . Ruggles of Red Gap was a movie much enjoyed by the entire student body. Gu,lliver's Travels , a story which had been read by the students countless times, was again related to us in an enjoyable movie. Three interesting shorts which stirred the patriotic emotions of the students. A movie entitled Union Pacific was enjoyed by the high school students, ROOM 1: ROOM 7: ROOM 12: ROOM 8: ROOM 6: THANKSGIVING: ROOM 17: CHRISTMAS: ROOM 19: WASHINGTON- LINCOLN: ROOM 2: ROOM 3: ROOM 5: ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS A display of hidden talent revealed under the direction of Mr. Bergstresser. This enjoyable program opened our year of drama in the high school. introduced our neighboring South American countries. It con- sisted ot speeches and the welleknown Spanish linguists-- Chuck Kline and Leroy Lester Lengel. Patriotic program emphasizing the American meltingqpot. Presented a iew comical skits. Musical talent was also intro- duced in this program, introduced a new type of assembly program-a radio skit en- couraging the sales of bonds and stamps. Result of this was shown in the progress of the high school bond campaign. i The junior class presented a fine play entitled Thanksgiving for Freida , illustrating the meaning of Thanksgiving. Two short plays presented under the direction of Mrs. Parker, reviewing the Colonial School Days . The senior class gave an interesting program revealing the great change which the' spirit of Christmas introduces. Presented a program consisting oi chorus singing, Russian home life, and reformation of naughty gremlins. The sophomore class honored the great men, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, by presenting two interesting plays. A play entiiled How We Build America which stresses the meaning of our flag. A comedy was presented by Room 3, which was very much en- joyed by all. Presented a very good program consisting oi a play and musical talent. hundred nineteen 1. Ierome DiNico1a 1. Margaret Dormer 1. Nancy Zeiders 2. A1 Lacatskie 2. Rose M. Hoban Z. Alice Brown 3. Ruih Frazer 3. Iayne A1exis 3. Sophie Zubroff 4. Chas. Madden hundred twenty Honorable Spy Report Following Facts About Class Ol '44: y Sinvstftute Closest Iaenfffyfixi Name Likes f Address Associate Characteristic 5 Adems, Jacqueline .Tack lleesnex-'s lhry Red Hair X Albertini, Henry Driving ,Navy l Chick' Wsvy Heir Alexis, Jane Art North Street Bettie Sedeteness Allen, Charles Shooting Pool 'Balsis' Henry Chewing Candy Allcatt, Lois Dancing l Jive Alice Blonde Hair X Andruslsian, Stevew Bette Belsis' Gene Shyness V Baney, Charles His Jokes Bee's .Tack Dry Humor Bettinger, Ralph Movies Fifth Street Bill Zeller Quiet Bluia, Beatrice Vaudeville Sho Hippodrome Eve Dancing Ability j Brady, Edward Skating Bea's 'Bob Blue Eyes Brown, Alice Dancing Jive Lola Smile Budniek, Eva Books V1-Iippodrome Beatrice Scholsrlinsas Burinslqy, Larry Sports W. Sunbury St. albert Size Connelly, Frances Dancing iwnve I llary Hair - Q Cremo, Frank Y'l'o Tease Zubr6ff'a Spike Dark Eyes Dauberman, lllizebeth Dancing Reading Kay Perpetual Chewing Demanslqy, Helen Y Basketball Bee's Rita Tiny Features Diehl, Lawrence V Skating !.1oyd's -.Tim Freckles V V Dillioola, Jerry 1 Girls I llee's Everylz-ody Tl5VpY'go'1ucw'epE-IT Donlin, James Y llorseback Ridi glndependent Hose Co. ,Tom 0'Brien Dark Hair Dormer, Margaret Yellggsgg-9 Pnttsville .Tack Petiteness Evans, Elizabeth Y Bdju Wt -Bea's lma Giggle VFe1elmrg, Joe R sharp Clothes Sunbury Street Kline Laugh Y- '!'l1ss, YJoVe -'Aviation Y t Belsis' Y enrry Shynens WW' x Frank, .Toe Truck Driving Bere V Q oe Walker Typing Skill X Frazer, Ruth Cleaningusiness Cherry Street oenich Green Eyes Grease, Betty To be teased -Degutle' oe Y Boyishness ' Gruno, Helen' Baking Laurel Street Violet Shortness J Haley, Fay Styles I J Jive ddie V Smart Clothes N Benich, El laebeth French Y Church R vs V Pen Pals N Hoban, Rosemary Dancing W Globe nnebelle Bashfulness Isaacs, Albert Latin Front Street an-ry Scholar-linens Jack, ,Bill Basketball Sunbury Street oe ,Blonde Hair f Jenkins, .Teok lbewling ' ' , Pottaville onald Iavy Heir '.Tenes, B111 Basketyall 1'U'lmer's Garage Jenkins Whistling i Hester, Joe Music Bse's R .Tire lmsicel Ability KSQOI, Elizabeth Dancing Pottsvrille Alma -Giggle Kimmel, Francis 4 Dancing 'X Glace V Charles V Shyness A Kirkeuakas, Teresa Navy g Delaware Avenue Lu Basketball Abillty Dem, Mary V Quiet Second Street Irene. quietness Kline, James' R Sports V Bea's llargarst Sportsmanship hunrlred twenty-uno rue ' ' Lum Substitute W cnusz Identifyini 1: V V Y Ad-drill Aasnsiaik, Q C fi59i9 Klitsch, Paul Technicalitiee Sunbury Street Leo !Techni.cal' Attitude Kohutka, Irena Basketball Second Street -.A Mary --laughing Kosloskyl June .R Army Jive Q June Meir, Red ' Labooty, Alma Dancing 1 Globe -A f Beg-ty - Qiggle- Lacatakie, Al Women Bea's Members of Sqn fi wavy Hair Laudeman, Jemes Sports Navy Leroy Shyness Lazarchick, Frank Hamburgs Fifth Street John f ' Indus try . Lazarchickj John J Ice Cream Fifth Street 'Bucli Carguie Manner Lengle, LeRoy xllavy New Minersville Vic ipsrgongiigigtg Leonard , Dora 'French Front Street Sophie VTalka.tiveness Lloyd, Jim Y Dancing Globe Y -t lfhster Happy-EZiiL.:iky- Lynch, Bob Jflanec Independence i0'Brien Liiachievousness McDonald, John, , Baseball Q Radz1evich's Y M llharles Red Hair Madden., Charles Movies Lyric Y ' Albert Forwardness X Maurer, .Tack Aviation Y 4o3 Sunbury Street 5 Marge ibimplee A Mervine, June Navy Jive Lois il-lair Styles - O'B'rien, Tom Mischief' Independence Lynch Elrish Smile Pavelko, Michael Football X Sunbury Street - June Quiet Quinn, Mary Dancing Sunbury'3trset Jackie Y jLong black hair X Reed, Lam! ,Aeronautics Chike's Steve v Freokles Rlzzi, Catherine - Typing , Sunbury Street Eleanore Shyness l Ryan, Anna I Dancing I-Globe Margaret V, Baci ly Excited l s,1,.,iQ'pg1.'i A ' 'fe invent carers' 'W 'Vsiii ' '- S-Jiniiifie Look Sohenck, Robert , ,Astronomy Bea's -F Ed Crew Hair Cut' lseitzinger, Donald Music Bea's Jenkins 7 Mischief , Shelliek, John Latin , Church Street Victor Y Happy Spirit ,Sid1ock, Elizabeth Basketball Lytle Street Josephine Tallnaee ,Smerko, Victor Stamp Collecti g School Sgeet John. Black Hair T'S'ulmena,'B1eanore Dancing Globe Catherine Cheerfulneas N Sumoskie, Bertha Skating-Motto' Bea'e A Dot, Typing Ability Szerba, Mary Army Delaware Avenue Frances Bashfulness Taylor, Ruth llilvy Bea'e Elma Tempera'-ental Walker, Joe Football- Bea's Joe Frank Sly smile Wartella, Olga Typing Second Street lary A I Quietness Villiarne, Clay Y Sports' wBea's Skip' Athletic Ability 1011, Blll Work at a Stor Independence Tom Nenchalance i lynoeky, 'Anna V Art Sunbury Street Rosemary Taniiness Zegzdrin, Josephine Hureing, B. Sunbury Street Olga Shyness Yieiders, Nancy Sundaes Red Bird George 1 Luetroue Hair 1 Zclzulh, Bernard Movies Navy Ton Smile Zubroff, Sophie V French Leons.rd'a Bob Amxability hundred twenty-two Jokes Miss Plunkett: How much time do you spend on your French? Baney: tproudlyl An hour a day. Miss Plunkett: What? Baney: Oh! You mean outside class? Sailor to Mr. Murphy in English: l miss the Blue :St White. Senior: So do we. Mr. Venable, reading announcements warned the class about running up and down the steps. You might fall and the steps are harder than your head which is something. Miss Cain to Ierome 6 Seit: lf you two can't get along, l'll have to separate you. lenkins: Why don't you kissand make up? Charles Allan: Who, the teacher? Mr. Murphy, reading from The Build- ing ot the Ship : Sail on, EO Union strong and great to P-aul Klitsch: 'Nhat union is this? Paul: The shipbuilder's union. Mrs. Murphy: What is meant by homi- cide? Betty: Being killed at home. Mr. Murphy: tln studying MacBethl 'Nhat is today's meaning of the phrase beard to beard ? lackie: Cheek to- cheek. fCorrect an- swer: face to facel. Mr. Purcell: Cspeaking oi plantsl Where is a runner found? Student: In a woman's stocking: Betty: Look, Mr. Bergstresser. I'm taking my P. O, D. book home. Mr. Bergstreisser: Well, don't only take it home but study it and get something in to your noodle. , Betty: I have no noodle, I have a head. Mr. Bergstresser: Yes, like that oi -a tack. Mr. Venable: What is a symbol? Student: Instrument used in bands to keep time. Mr. Murphy: What do you know of the new depth charge. lack: Not much. Mr, Murphy: Well, it's a deep subject, anyway. V Mr. Venable: All.baby pictures for the year book must be in by Friday. If you don't have one, have one taken. Mr. Venable said hydrogen when mixed with air was highly explosive. He struck a match and prove his point. The mix- ture exploded. Mr. Murphy: Did anyone here see Here comes Mr. Iordan ? , loe Frank walked in with the bulletin. Mr. Murphy: Well, hello, Mr. Iordan. Mr. Bergstresser: Cspeaking of econom- icsl ls a piano a luxury? Fay: No, it's a piece oi furniture. Grassa: Where was Steve Brodie when he jumped oft the Brooklyn' Bridge? Be-a: On the bridge. Grassa: No. lack: In the air. Grassa: No. Mr. Murphy: In-sane. - hundred twenty-three Jokes Mr. Venable: Cdiscussing strength of glass? You can drop a milk bottle on the pavement and it Won't break, But put a penny inside and slap your hand with the bottle. lf it doesn't break, you're do- ing it wrong. H Tom O'Brien, Bob Lynch came to school late one afternoon. Miss Plunkett: Bob., what s your ex- cuse? Lynch: l was locked in a closet. Miss Plunkett: And yours, Tom? Tom: Oh, l got him out. Mr. Murphy: Who was the main character in Paradise Lost ? Bill Woll: Knot hearing questionl Para- dise Regainedn. Mr. Venable: treading announcement onfthe war bonds? The returns of the sales will be toasted on the bulletin board. Sabol: Mrs. Atkinson, would you punish me for something I didn't do? Mrs. Atkinson: I don't think so. Sabol: That's good, because .I didn't do my shorthand. Ioe Frank: Say, did you hear about the hunter? , Ioe Walker: No, what about him? loe Frank: He was dressed to kill. Mr. Bergstresser: What is chicken liquor? ' Mr. Bergstresser: Canswering himseltl Liquor that ii you take one drinkh you lay. hundred twenty-four Teacher: What in your estimation, was the greatest achievement of the Romans. Pupil: I'd say it was speaking Latin. Mr. Venable: tin general sciencel What is a Public Water Shed? Pupil: Where -,the Water Co. puts their tools when it rains. Mr. Venable: Next year Thanksgiving will come on a Friday and then you'll get less vacation. Pupils: Thanksgiving always comes on a Thursday. Mr. Venable: tbewilderedl Oh! Mr. Venable: treading bulletinl Lady of the Lake and Hamlet, lost. Pupils: What a coincidence! Mr. Venable: Un chemistry class? He found out that the volume of dry grass is inversely proportional to the pressure. Baney: 'Cin senior ,French class! What is a florin? Miss Plunkett: lt's French money. Baney: Do you know what it 'says in the dictionary tor ilorin? Miss Plunkett: What? Barley: Florin. Sophie Zubroft: Does this stuff ever ex- plode? Mr. Ven-able: No, but sometimes I wish it Would. P 5 1 I F f i r X E i L