Monaca High School - Acanom Yearbook (Monaca, PA)

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publisher of a large metropolitan newspaper, are standing Walter Poliak, the national skeet- shooting champ. The latter seems to be win- ning through the help of Robert Beharka, Hol- lywood film idol. Over at the magazine rack, Wanita Bauer, New York librarian, is explain- ing one of the book reviews to Joanne Gal- lagher, high school principal, and Betsy Her- chenroether, a grade school teacher. Mary Louise Mecklem and Lois Knopp are leafing through another magazine. Pete runs a nurs- ery school, and Lois designs women's clothes. Sitting in front of them is Anna Heckman, concert pianist, working out a difficult score, while Lenora Huffmyer, stenographer, leans over her shoulder and asks the why of all the little black dots. Anni Salberg, fashion expert of Paris and Rochester, is playing a fast game of dominoes with John Snyder, the transport pilot, as Lloyd Daugherty, auto expert, remarks that galloping dominoes are much more fun to play. The train is stopping again, and the first ones to get on this time are Betty Jane Figley and Ida Massey, who own their own beauty shop. Olga Matko is their hair stylist. Here comes Anna Martinkovich bouncing up the aisle, taking reservations for the reunion to be held at her inn. Eleanor McCandless, her sec- retary, is right behind her with the records. All aboard again-here comes Anna Lewarchik, employed at Donahoes, on the run as usual. Let's go back to the observation platform to get a little fresh air. What a happy thought, for we see so many familiar faces. Over there is Andrew Lopota, the Army pilot, and across from him is John Mattica, the famous criminal lawyer. These doors are hard to open. Ah! thanks, Earl. That's Earl Brummitt, swing drummer in Benny Goodman's band. As we pass Catherine Himes, the cooking expert, we hear her questioning the porter as to whether they serve real cream in the coffee. There cer- tainly is a strong wind back here on the obser- vation platform, but Ruth Skvolka and Dorothy Revay don't seem to mind. Ruth is a star re- porter on the Chicago Morning News, and Dot is society editor on the sarne sheet. lt's too drafty out here for us, let's go in to see Mary Yambresic who is private secretary to Fred Lindemann, owner of the Stringy Wingy Spaghetti Company. The last coach is almost over-crowded - there are Dorothy Williams and Anna Marie Shepard who work in a New York bank. A little farther are Betty Wonert and Angeline Lucci who own a swanky Park Avenue pet shop. Jean Farinacci, promoter of a summer camp, is com- ing over to talk with Anna Battaglia, stenogra- pher in a casting office, and Catherine Anto- line, proprietor of the Kate Candy Shop. Near the front of the car, Dorothy Ciccozzi and Grace Slater are going over some recent press clippings. Dot has become a dancer, and Grace is one of the golden voices of radio fame. Now, whom do we see but the three suc- cessful business women-Ellenora Zachodni, Veronica Wywrot, and Emilie Daniel, teachers in their own business colleges. Well, as we glance out the window, the fa- miliar scenes which greet us indicate that we are nearing Monaca, the home of our own Alma Mater. Everyone else seems to notice it too, for soon there is hustling and excitement everywhere. What a rush! Just like old times. George Rowse, in an Army uniform, is assist- ing Grace Folland, leader of an all-girl band, to get her suitcase down. Jean Troy, receptionist, can't find her hat, because Frances Trella, garden expert, is sitting on it. John Kovach, professional photographer, is helping his secre- tary, Olivemae Sergeant, with her coat. Wait- ing their turn to go out of the door are Jean Strausser, food demonstrator at General Mills, and Marguerite Locke, chief telephone oper- ator in Pittsburgh. After counting heads, we find that there is a one hundred per cent attendance at the tenth annual reunion of the Class of '44. All these famous people, once members of this class, are casting off their robes of success, and once more are the happy seniors of ten years ago, swarming to their favorite haunts with their old friends. We close this make-believe prophecy with a secret wish in our hearts that in the years to come such a reunion will be realized.

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. . In The Years To Come All aboard! All aboard! The Class of '44 Special leaving on Track 9 for the tenth annual reunion of the Class of l944. The train is quite filled, except for those whom we have to pick up between here and Monaca. Let's mosey through the train to see who there is to see. Now, who is that? Oh, yes, that's Josephine Riddei. Jo is an excellent writer of short stories. Beside her is Betty Yanik, one of the highest paid private secre- taries in the country. They are talking to Eve- lyn Primo, buyer from Gimbels Department Store, and Grace Fox, model in one of those swanky Fifth Avenue shops. Across the aisle Glenn Wilson, famous band leader, is talking to Ray Hild, his saxophone player, about one of their musical arrangements lwe thinki. Just as we were getting on the train, we noticed that June Anderson, Navy nurse, and Ella An- derson, trained nurse, were talking to George Forrest, the high-pressure salesman. Now, they are watching two Merchant Marines-Captain Donald Stakic and his first mate, Sanford Busang, deep in conversation. We are wonder- ing what they are talking about! Sitting in front of them is Dale Watkins, the real estate salesman, who is bound and determined to sell Sidney Gibson, the sports reporter, the Brook- lyn Bridge. Across the aisle is Anthony Taor- mina, who now owns a chain of fruit stores, and, in the same seat, is Helen Bobish-fash- ion designer with Saks. The train is slowing up now, so we take this opportunity to talk with Violet Fauser who won the Pulitzer prize in journalism last year. Well, look who just got on. lf it isn't the Mayor of Big Town himself, none other than Gerald Laughlin, the shrewdest politician who ever lost an election. With him are his staff and crew of high-paid stenographers including Henry Trella, chief adviser and financial man- ager, Doris Smith and Celia Vancovish, his sec- retaries. Alma Greiner and Virginia Boris, of the Quaker City, also got on at the last stop. We are informed Alma is a librarian, and Vir- ginia is a receptionist. Let's walk along through some of the other coaches to see who else is here. Ahhh! this is the diner. Over at the first table are those businessmen, Albert Krall and Walter Everly, both efficiency experts. With them are Rita Gribben, popular Broadway actress with Edwin Herman, her press agent, and Donald Mandish -the male lead who keeps everyone laughing. The next table is reserved by the engineers. They seem to be discussing a big problem as can be surmised by the way that William Mc- Cullough, chemical engineer, is throwing his hands around. Charles Johnston, an electrical engineer, disagrees, however, Robert Matascik and John Weigel, aeronautical engineers, and Lewis Fredricks, consulting engineer, seem to lean to McCullough. Nearby, the nurses are enjoying themselves greatly, as they listen to Betty Schupay tell about her wealthy patients. Let's see if we can remember them. Why sure, they are Eleanor Martincek, Eunice Schachern, and Gladith Mateer. We find there, at a table for two, those great athletes, James Hill, boxer, and Joseph Korak, a professional baseball player, speaking to them is Robert Bell, a pro-football player. Just leaving the diner are June Kallberg, who works for the government, and Gloria Mae Kugel, who runs a large dairy farm. We leave the diner to continue our train visits. Oops! ex- cuse us, why it's little Anna Mae Ballard, the airline hostess. We surely are happy to greet her. Ah! ha! This is the air-conditioned chair car, and there, seeking inspiration, is Wilhel- mina Blasche, who recently published a volume of her own poems, and with her is Calvin Barto, her publisher, Sitting near by are those two beautiful models-Rose Ann Jaros and Cecelia Konevich, who appear in many popular adver- tisements. With them are lmagene McCowin and Doris Sickles, now starring in HoIlywoocl's best, talking with Edward Johnson, a race-car driver, and Fred Vogt, an illustrator for one of the men's fashion magazines. Opposite them, Mary Lou Graeser, owner of the Graeser Music Store, is asking the porter how far it is from Monaca, and John Tonsetic, a C.P.A., is laughing at her impatience to get back to the old home town. Nearby is a little card game in session. Richard Shafer, owner of a group of drug stores, and Pete Castronovo, -25...

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Saniona f,Dnaw clflean o 'lflaomlp andl Cincumatancd' On September 7, we started for the last lap of our high school career. We had come through the first three furlongs with flying colors, and it was our ambition to win the race as true Monacans. Those chosen to lead us in the race were: President , i.... .... C- lenn Wilson Vice President , . . ..,. Rose Ann Jaros Secretary ...... ..... B etty Schupay Treasurer ..........,... Eleanor Martincek Without the faithful coaching and training of Miss Hegner, our sponsor, we would have been far behind at the finish line. This year's Senior Class was noted for its individuality, its excellent constitution adopted in the freshman year, its high scholastic standing, and its IOOVO support of every school affair. Our entire senior year was darkened by the departure of some of our classmates for service in the armed forces. We really miss them in the halls and classes, but we are intensely proud of the job they are doing. Along with other non-essentials, we sacrificed some of our activities and jumped head first into doing all we could to promote the War Effort. Our senior boys came through, when they began working part-time in the mills. The girls, not to be outdone, also worked part-time, chiefly clerking. The senior boys and girls knew sales technique, when it came to selling war bonds and stamps. Not only did they prove their ability as sales experts, but they had a good time promoting our country's cause. When we ordered our invitations and name cards, we felt that the end of our race was near. November l9 came next on our calendar of events with the presentation of our Senior Play, Mrs. Miniver, by an excellent, well-chosen cast. Another senior-year accent was the holding of the Junior-Senior Prom. It was a gala affair and everyone had a grand time. Our Baccalaureate exercises were held on May 24. As we were assem- bled in cap and gown in the auditorium, the sudden awakening that the race of Class of '44 was reaching its final lap, left a note of sadness in our hearts. May 24 was our most memorable day. With unseen tears and humble pride in our hearts, we marched down the aisle of the auditorium to the strains of Pomp and Circumstancef' When we received our diplomas, we became gopscilous that now we were alumni of our Alma Mater-the Monaca High c oo. Q'-' -27- T