North High School - Torch Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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PROPHECY For January 1954 On january 31, 1970 a come-as-you-arei' party was held at the mansion of joseph Marra in Upper Sanduski. The purpose of the party was to bring together the january '54 graduates of North High School. Mr. Marra's caterer, Mr. joe Condolora, was given instructions to make this affair as informal as possible. Because a come-as-you-are party would catch the invitee in the most informal conditions, it was decided to be the most suitable. The telephone company was kept very busy on that last evening in january as telephone calls flowed from the Marra mansion to all parts of the city saying, Come as you are. The lull in the taxi business was ended as everyone rushed to the scene of the festivities. As the guests arrived, they were admitted into the fabulous home by the butler, Mr. Bob ,DeRegis. Miss Inez Wall, always the efficient maid, was on hand to assist the guests into the main ball room where another butler, Mr. Bob Procopio, announced the guests upon entrance. V The first guests to arrive were the two Florence Nightingales of our day, Miss Rita LaPenta and Miss Phyllis Schadt. They are still dressed in their uniforms after a hard day's work at the hospital. Following them was the famous journalist, Mrs. Clancy O'Toole fDonna Vercilloj, escorted by Mr. O,Toole himself. They came complete with typewriter, press card, seven children, and all. just about then, a lot of noise was heard. It was just Guy Marnell and his orchestra which included john Speach, John Testone, Fred Costello and pianist Celia Paladine tuning up their instruments, and featured vocalist, Jean Cangemi, exercising her voice. A request was made for the orchestra to play Old Soldiers Never Die, They just Fade Away in honor of General Peter Cazzara and his family. However, for Mr. Carl johnson, the best bricklayer in Sanduski, they played Cement Mixer, Putty, Putty. Mr. Marra's phone call caught Carl in his bricklayer apparel. Some pretty ladies took time from their secretarial duties to attend the party. They were Toni Ventrone, Jerry Masucci, Bernice Manzi, Veronica Bamberger, Toni Pisani, Barbara Santaro, and Nancy Galtieri. These girls were very impressed by Mr. Paul Musaio, the tycoon of the Musaio Flower Corporation. Louise Russo and Barbara Boysen were the objects of many green eyes as they displayed their lovely new hairdos. 'These famous beauticiansy have just returned from Paris where they had their schooling. J A An outstanding lady caught the eye of the press. She is Miss Celestine Ianno who won the Nobel Prize for her book, The Way to Make F riendsf, A friend of Miss Ianno and also a very well-known lady is Miss Katherine Maurillo, the first woman president of the C.I.O. A mad scientist, Rosemarie Pagano, used her friends as guinea pigs for a new drink which she guaranteed would pick you up and never let you downf, Mr. Nicholas Defio, Sanduski's best pharmacist, just happened to be prepared with medicine for the unfortunates who found Miss Pagano's theory to be false. Mr. Marra,s phone call would never have caught Sharon Dressler, Nadine Luther, and Theresa Scudero in old clothes. They married the Doe-Re-Me brothers who are presidents of the three largest banks in Sanduski County. When the party began slowing down, Joanne Brandt la. M - Bunny Hop. Dolores Haffner, Ioan Schmidt, and Mary Conte joined in. It wasnit long before everyr - : was dancing. Emilio DeCarlo, John Bruno, John Appel, and Don Tucci, dressed in their U. S. uniforms, arrived in time to join the fun.

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PHYLLIS SCHADT, Phil 1936 They are able because they think they are able. Phil , very pretgy senior, our Class Artist in Who's Who won an Art Contest rom the Museum of Fine Arts. She was also on a Radio Music Program. In school she belonged to Tianti from Sophomore year, Senior Choir from Sophomore year, belonged to Sophomore Choir for Sophomore year, Dra- matic Club since Sophomore year, Foresters Club in Junior year, Cheerleader for one year and she was also a member of the yearbook staff. In the future Phil will be one of the so many needed Nurses. BARBARA SANTARO, Barb January 1, 1934 A penny for your thoughts. Barb appeared on a radio program with the Grant Glee Club and won a contest devouring watermelons in season. Barb is an exceptional student with future plans to be a secretary for her father. DONALD TUCCI, Don March 11, 1935 The first thought is often the best. Don participated actively in many school activities. He has many interests and plans to partake in all of them. At present he is working in a as station from 5- 11 .m. His immediate future seems to hold either college or tlfme armed services. JOHN TESTONE, John 1935 I woke one morning and found myself famous. John is a two time Post-Graduate Student. His activities are mostly outside of school. He is a member of the National Guards which he joined in 1953. John is also a very fine musician which he demonstrates by playing the accordion so well. He works part time at Dey Brothers. John will enter LeMoyne College to further his education. ANTOINETTE VENTRONE, Toni February 5, 1936 Do well and right and let the world sink. Toni is a busy little helper around Onondaga Savings Bank each day from 1:00 till 5:15. In the future Toni plans to be a secretary for a nice boss. Here's hoping she makes her goal. DONNA VERCILLO, Donna April 7, 1937 Thoughts that breathe and words that burn. Donna is one of the lucky students that was on the Honor Roll of the January Class and was the Girl Student of the Month in North Wind. Donna was also on the 'Jim DeLine Show during the summer. Her many school activities include Aelioian Society which she joined in Senior year, Dramatic Club for one year, So homore Choir for one year, Senior Choir for one year, Specizil Ensemble for one year and Bowling Team for two years, she also was a member ofthe North Wind for three years. Her outside activities include Young Catholic Workers which she joined in Sophomore year, she is the Editor of the Paper that the Y.C.W. puts out at their general meetings. She is also a member of the Our Lady of Pompei High' School Choir. Donna was also Co-Chairman of the Senior Prom. No wonder Donna was voted most Popular Girl in the Senior Class. The future will find Donna furthering her education at LeMoyne College. INEZ WALL, Inez December 5, 1935 judge not by appearance. Inez , our Class Cut-up in Who's Who, is quite a al. She has appeared on a School Radio Pro am in September 1953. Her out of school activities includd being an active member of Syracuse Tumers, Onondaga Ski Club, a participant of church choir, and working part time at Syracuse Transit Corporation. Inez plans on attending Business School nights and continue working days. l

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