North High School - Torch Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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FRANKLIN FIORENZA, Frank September 3, 1936 All art is initiation of oneself. Studious and ambitious, this young man is sure to go far in the world. He ut his intelligence to work for North on the News I.Q. broadjcasts over WFBL. His speech about the United States Constitution was selected to represent our school in city-wide competition. Frank is a member of Pi Omicron, and in the line of sports he went out for track. The school Christmas play gave him an o portunity to display his dra- matic skills. The advertising Feld will claim Frank when he completes his training at Syracuse University. RICHARD FORTINO, 'Dick April 13, 1935 Everything comes to those who can wait. Dick is a good talker and used his talent to announce School News over WAGE. He is also a member of the Young Catholic Workers and was chairman of the dance that the Y.C.W. sponsored. His future plans are undetermined. LUCRETIA FIORETTI, Lou Lou September 10, 1936 Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. Lou Lou has not participated in many school activities. Althou h she has appeared on TV with her Gym class. Lou Lou also workeli part time at A. S. Beck's. A comptometer school has caug the eye of this pretty Miss. Best wishes to you Lou Lou as a line comptometer operator. MARILYN GIALTO, Marilyn june 2, 1936 Serene 1 fold my hands and wait. For such a little irl, Marilyn has kept busy during the past three years. This cute Miss belonged to So homore Chorus, Senior Choir, Swimming, and Aelioian. She has been working for Syracuse Fire Door Corp. Best of luck to you, Marilyn. ANITA GIARUSSO, Anita October 24, 1936 If you get simple beauty and naught else, you get the best thing that God invents. This cute Miss uses her spare time to being a member of Ceroean Society and Italian Club. She is also a member of Young Catholic Workers at Our Lady of Pompei Church, which she joined in her Sophomore year. She was in the Cowbg Chorus of the 1953 Pompei Show. She has not yet decid what she will do with her future. HARRY GOLDTHWAIT, Harry july 17, 1936 Rejoice O young man in thy youth. Harry has not had much time for school activities since he works part time at McDonald's. But Harry has found the time to belong to the C.Y.O. for two years. In the future Harry will be part of Uncle Sam's forces by joining the Marines. Good luck to you with your future vocation. RONALD GRIEP, Butch July 24, 1936 There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so. Butch's blue eyes and brush 'cut have beguiled quite a few young ladies. Besides being a lady-killer, he is also a sports enthusiast. He played basketball, football, and volleyball. Butch has musical talents, too, which he dis- played while playing in the school band and singin in Senior Choir. Being very active in Hi-Y, he was selected to repre- sent North's cha ter in two area conferences at Utica and Watertown and the state conference at Albany. He has been president, secretary, and treasurer of this or anization. This capable and popular senior will certainly have no trouble finding his place in the world. IANICE GROSSI, jan june 12, 1937 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. This pretty, studious Miss was one of the lucky ones who won the Citizenship medal award and was Girl Student of the Month in the North Wind. Jan appeared on the T.V. show, Here's a Problem, and on the News LCE. on radio. 'lan' was also selected as an outstanding student o the school. S e was a part of Dey's Fashion Board. Her many school activities include staff member of North Wind, singing in Senior Choir, resident of Aelioian for one term, vice-president of Dramatic Cllub one term, president of Pi Omicron one term, and participating in Youth Fellowship and Church Choir. She also finds time to visit children at The House of Provi- dence. She took on the responsibility of being Chairman of Class Day Committee. Besides participating in all these activities, she works part time at Edward's candy counter. jan plans on entering college in the future. A disastrous incident that ha pened to her and Peg Long in chemistry class was the time the test tube of MNOQ fblack sootl exploded pnd Peg and her were covered with the MNOQ from head to 0011. CAROL HARTER, Honey February 4, 1936 Let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth. This energetic gal signed up for several sports at North, basketball, softball, and volleyball. She worked part-time after school at Ierry's Cleaners. The future will End Honey as a white-collar worker in some office. MARY ANN HEACKS, Hicksy February 14, 1936 Blessed was it at dawn to be alive, but to be young very heavenly. This golden-haired lassie joined a number of organizations during her stay at North. She bowled with the school leagpe and sang in Sophomore and Senior Choirs. She was a mem er of G.S.L. and Ceroean. She works part-time at Onondaga General Hospital. We are all sure that Hicksy will go far in the Held of her choice. PATRICIA KIERNAN, Pat Iune 12, 1936 There is no art to find the minds construction in the face. This friendly Senior enjoys sports, square dancingg and just plain fun. She plays on the City Recreation Bas etball League. The most wonderful thing that ha pened to Pat while at North was the formation of a friendship with Marie Orso and Jean Desimone. The future will find her waiting on customers at the exclusive Addis Company where she has been employed for the past year. ANITA KNOWLTON, Nita October 13, 1935 The days of our youth are the days of our glory. Nita , a lively young girl, came to North for her Senior Year of High School. She had first gone to Mexico and Minoa High Schools. While there she won an entry for School News- paper Title at Minoa, and won poster contest at Minoa. While at North she appeared on two TV Music Shows, also School News Radio Program. Nita's activities which she joined in her Senior year are Special Ensemble, Senior Choir in which she was secretary, North Wind, Dramatic Club and all sports except bowling. She was Chairman of Play Day, Chairman of Decorating Committee of Christmas Musicale. Nita's out- side activities include Church Choir, Sunday School Teacher, President of Youth Fellowship, sang in all state chorus, G.A.A. and went to Night School. She lans on getting married, might go to college, and she woulxfl like to travel to desolate places ike India or Egypt. An interesting incident that hap- pened to her at North was there was a goin away party for Sue Diamond at Mrs. MacDougald's house and Mrs. MacDougald called the bo s she knew to get dates for the dateless girls of the Senior Class, for the Night of the Prom. JOAN LAGRAFFE, Ioan December 17, 1936 Learn to labor and to wait. This hapcpy youngl lady with always a big smile for every- one was pic ed in W o's Who as the Friendliest Senior. Ioan was a devoted member of the Red Cross Club for three years and served a term as secretary. She was in Pi Omicron for two and a half years, Science Club president, two years in Choir, Dramatic Club, North Wind and a member of the Swimmingi team. She also had time to work art time at E. W. E wards. She plans to get a secretarialp job until a certain someone pops the question. MARIORIE LAPENNA, Marge,' September 23, 1936 Great thoughts, like great deeds, need no trumpet. This bright-eyed girl, who you see occasionally running through the halls of North, is quite active. She was Student of the Month in North Wind and also represented North at Syracuse University Citizen Scholarship Debate. She won first prize on school wear in the Red Cross Fashion Show. Marge also appeared on T.V. panel show, Here's a Prob- lem and on -Radio School News and News I.Q. She was vice-president of Aelioian and president of Red Cross. She also pgrticiriatedl in cheerleadingeand North Wind. She is a mem r of oung Catholic W'or rs. Her future will be ent at Syracuse University where she plans to become a teahllier. A frightening experience that happened was when four ex- plosions took place in chemistry class.

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JEAN COOPER, Jeannie January 17, 1936 Silence is a true friend who never betrays. Jeannie , a cute Miss with a soft-voice, is well liked by all. She joined both Aelioian and Sophomore Choir in her Sophomore Year. She also took swimming while in School. Jeannie works art time at Chappels. In t e future Jeannie has not yet decided if she will work at the Telephone Com- pany or Niagara Mohawk Company. JANET CUNNINCI-IAM, Jan July 4, 1936 Golden hair like sunlight streaming. Jan , a bright girl, used her talents to write for the Post- Standard. Her school activities included Ceorean, Bowling, G.S.L., and Swimming which she joined in her Senior year. Jan also 'oined Y.W.C.A. in her Senior year. Some co lege will be lucky enough to have Jan walking its halls. CARMEN CURCIO, Curch June 12, 1936 Oh those Roving Eyes. Curch , a popular Senior, is a pretty active guy. He joined the Volleyball and Bowling teams in his Junior year. He also worked in School Office one period a day during Senior year. Curch was on the School News Program in his Senior English Class. Outside of school he belongs to Young Catholic Workers which he joined in Senior year. He also joined the Naval Reserves in his Senior year. When not in- volved in these activities Curch would rather enjoy the out- door sports like hunting, fishing and swimming. He also works part time at' Mohican Stores Inc. Curch ans to serve with the Navy. One of the most interesting incidents that happened to him while at North was the time of the Junior Picnic when he first learned how to handle a canoe. GRACE DfALESSIO, Cra September 4, 1936 The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. Ora , a sweet Miss, fined the Tianti Society and made herself a very useful mem er. To be an operator at the New York Telephone is her plan for the future. CLARA DELLEDARA, Clar February 12, 1937 The power of thought - The magic of the mind. Clair who is a sweet gal, was quite busy in school. Shortly after joining G.S.L. in her gunior year, she became vice-president. She was secretary o Ceorean in her Sopho- more year and cheerleading for two years. Clar also found time to belong to the Young Catholic Workers. In the future we will find Clar studying Physical Education at Cortland :tate Teachers College. She now works part time at Fanny armer s. ANTOINETTE DEL PRIORE, Tone', February 17, 1937 One only hope my heart can cheer, the hope to meet again. Tone enjoyed woking behind the cash register in the cafeteria making her a member of the G.S.L. While at North, Tone was the first one to open a bank account when gcgtlfisi Bank was opened. This carefree lass plans to attend FRANK DELIA, Frank November 6, 1936 All's right with the world. Frank Q our soda-jerker, has participated in the basketball activities at North for two years, and acquired his title because of his job at the Red Cross Pharmacy. FRANK DEMARK, Fredie November 21, 1935 It is the salt of the conversation, not the food. . :Fredie , a friendly senior, was chosen as Class Grumblern in Who su Who. n He has participated in North's'Bank for a year. F redie has been unab e to join other activities because his Bart time job at the Brown Jug Restaurant takes up most of is spare time. MAURO D'EREDITA, Miro March 5, 1937 Men of thought be up stirring, night and day. Tall., good-looking Miro was active in several sports during his high school years. He divided his energy among the basketball, volleyball, bowling, and track teams.' Outside of school, Miro can usually be ound with Big John's Trio or the duke Box Five. His future plans consist of attending college or pre-law studies. JEAN DESIMONE, Dizzy August 27, 1936 I was a stranger, and ye took me in. As everyone knows, the most important incident that occurred while Dizzy was at North was her meeting Dan Tursi. Her dark eyes and en aging smile have won her many friends - the closest ones Eein Pat, Marie, and Delores. Dizzy worked part-time during fuer Senior year at the Addis Company. After graduation, she will work as a secretary for three years and then settle down as a full-time housewife. GERALD DICAPRIO, Biff September 17, 1936 I United we stand, divided we fall. Easy-going, friendly Biff has spent the majority of the ast three years playing sports. He was a member of the fbotball squad since his first ear at North. In his free time outside of school, he played basketball for French's Grill and bowled with the Cozy boys. Sports are also building a future for this promisin lad who lans to enter Syracuse University through a footlwall scholarsffip. We wish him good luck in all he does. KATHERINE DWYER, Kitty 1936 Hitch your wagon to a star. Kitty , a sweet Miss, has belonged to the Ceroean Society and Dramatic Club which she joined in her Sophomore year. Outside of school Kitty belonged to the Bullet Class. She also works part time at the Butternut Bank. Kitty's future plans are still undetermined. ANNA EMMI, Lil February 7, 1937 Variety's the spice of life that gives it all its flavor. This ay girl partici ated in many activities. Shortly after joining the Science Cfiib in her Senior year, she became secretary. Lil was also a member of Senior Choir in her Junior year. Being a nurse seems to be on the agenda for this young lady and she plans to train at Crouse Irving Hospital. JOHN H. ERIKSEN, Leif November 30, 1936 Where did you get your eyes so blueg Out of the sky as I came through. This handsome, blue-e ed blonde from Denmark is a mem- ber of the American Field Service. He is our Erst foreign student here at North. In his short time here, Leif became a member of Pi Omicron, Key Club, and Choir and appeared on T.V. in Here's a Problem. Leif belongs to the Camera Club of Syracuse. He found time from his school activities to get a Bart-time job at Buttermaid Bakery. The exciting incident t at happened to Leif while at North was just about buming down Chemistry Lab. Leif plans to become a diplomat and settle world affairs. Bon voyage on our trip back to Denmark. We were lucky to have you with, us this short time, Leif ROBERT EVANS, Bob March 4, 1937 Truth is the most valuable thing we have. This active Senior was president of Key Club, Vice-Presi- dent of Hi-Y and president of Inter-club which he' joined in his Sophomore year. Bob was also student of the month in the North Wind. He was also Chaimian of Junior Picnic. He attended Empire Boys State Art College and Bo Scout National Jamboree. After all his activities at school: he is also a Senior Leader in Boy Scouts. He was in an acting group which put on Night in Hawaii. He was Chairman of Public Relations in Senior Class. His future plans will find him trying for a B.S. degree for a C.P.A. at Syracuse University. HENRIETTA FANIZZI, Ricky september 25, 1936 Thoughts too deep to be expressed and too strong to be suppressed. Ricky ,lists Senior Choir as her only activity at North. Outside of school she belongs to Young Catholic Workers. She has been working at St. Joseph's hospital. The Telephone Company will claim this capable worker after graduation.

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CLARA LANNO, Claire December 2, 1936 Character is what you are in the dark. Claire is a quiet and reserved gal and well liked by all her schoolmates. She has not been active in extra-curricular activities, but she has set herself a goal of being a good secretary. BERNICE LASHWAY, Bea April 8, 1936 Art is long, as time is fleeting. This smart Miss is a member of Dramatic Club while she is also working part time at Lynn's. Her future plans are indefinite when she graduates in Iune. IANET LEAHY, Chick August 23, 1935 What is the worth of anlything but for the happiness it wi bring. Which came first- Chick or the poodle cut? Chick lent her alto voice to both Sophomore and Senior Choirs. She also was a member of the bowling team and a sister of Tiani. During her Senior year at North, she has been working part- time in the Invoicing Department at Crouse-Hinds. Her future lans are to continue putting her talents to use there on a full-time basis after June. We wish Chick the best of everything. MARGARET LONG, Pegs November 12, 1936 Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast. Pegs , a vivacious young girl, was a Student of the Month in North Wind. She appeared on three TV music shows, three TV panel shows. She was also on three Radio Programs, one was School News Program. She participated in Arthur Van Eltinge Music Guild. Pegs is also Chairman of Commence- ment Committee. Her school activities include Dramatic Club, Red Cross in which she was president, and North Wind which she joined in Sophomore year. She joined Pi Omicron in Junior year and was secretary twice and also on the Pi Omicron Scholarship Committee. Her other activities are Tiani in 'which she was President and Vice-President, Cheerleading, Badminton, C.S.L., Senior Choir in which she was Vice-Presi- dent, and Special Choir which she joined in Junior year. Her outside activities were Representative to Manlius for Red Cross Training Center, Syracuse Filter Center, and St. Daniel's Youth Club in which she was President. Pegs now works by teach- ing, piano lessons. In the future Pegs will attend the Li eral Arts College at Syracuse University. CAROLYN LORAN, Carolyn june 4, 1936 Something attempted, something done. This Senior was affiliated with Tiani Society, of which she was secretary for one term. Her other activities include buddying with Mary, janet, and Ruthie. Outsideof school Carolyn enjoys bowling, swimming, ice skatin , and clutchin around in her father's Kaiser. Her future plans are to work as a secretary at the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company where she is now employed. JOSEPH LOVETTE, Mickey August 4, 1936 I am a man, and nothing human can be of indiference to me. Sports were the main attraction for Mickey during his three years at North. His slugging helped us win the City Baseball Cham ionship in 1952, and he was also a member of the basketball and volleyball teams. Big Iohn's Lunch Bar will have one less customer next fall when joe leaves for Dean Academy. CARMELLA MACRO, Carm May 19, 1936 A smile doesn't cost a cent but is worth a million. Quiet, pretty Carm was active in Swimming, Bowling, and Dramatic Club. She is also a member of Young Catholic Workers and enjoys horseback riding at Troop K and skating. Part-tirns work at W. T. Crant's occupied the rest of her time. Carms future lies in furthering her education at C.C.B.I. or working at the Telephone Company. IULIANNE MAGNARELLI, julie July 28, 1936 All that is in tune with thee, O Universe, ' is in tune with me. Julie has been active in Bowling, Dramatic Club, and Aelioian. Outside of school, she finds recreation at Troo K, Young Catholic Workers, and skating. But it has not been all play and no work. This industrious Miss worked in the ofbce at Hill Top Laundry. In September she will continue her studies at C.C.B.I. lIculie plans to be a secretary and then perhaps she will wor for a certain I. D. MARY ANN MANDARINO, Mandy August 24, 1936 Sweet joys of youth are fleeting. Mandy enjoys spending her time at meetings and activi- ties of our different clubs. She has spent her time attending meetings of C.S.L., Ceroean, Dramatic Club, and the school's newspaper. Out of school, Mandy belongs to Young Catholic Workers and has appeared in some of Pompei's shows. When Mandy was a Junior, she got a date with a certain erson GJ. I wonder who? Mandy's future ambition is to attend, Cortland or become a secretary. LARRY MARANI, Punchy July 9, 1936 A grown man is but a little boy grown tall. Punchy is quite an athlete, but his most popular splort is boxing. He also joined the Football Squad and Base all Team in his Junior year. Outside of school he has been equally active in sports. He partici ated in Basketball for three years, Tumbling for four years and, Boxing for seven years. Punchy plans on going to Syracuse University and eventually becom- ing a professional boxer. An almost disastrous experience happened when Punchy almost cut off half of his thumb in woodshop. ROSEMARIE MASELLI, Chick February 14, 1937 A friend in need is a friend indeed. Chick , who always has a smile on her face, is quite a girl. She has participated in G.S.L. from her Sophomore year, Ceroean in her Senior year, Senior Choir from Junior year, and Sophomore Choir from Sophomore year. Chick is now taking the role of Secretary at Carrier Corporation. ANGELA MASTRIANO, Angela September 1, 1936 Nor know we anything so fair as is the smile upon thy face. This sweet lassie won fourth rize in a Safety-Courtesy Contest. After joining the School, Newspaper Staff, Angela soon advanced to the position of Editor. Angela also took an active part in Tiani Society. Beside belon ing to these activities in school she had time to join Young Catholic Workers in her junior year. She used her lovely voice to sing in Our Lady of Pom ei Choir since her Freshman year. She is now a dancer in tfie 1954 Pompei Show. In the future this lovely Miss will be walking the corridors of LeMoyne College. ROSE MARIE MATTIACIO Ro january 18, 1937 Still are the thoughts' of memory. This feathery Miss is quite active. She participated in Swimming, and a member of the North Wind Staff. Her outside activities that claim her attention is belonging to the S.S. Club in which she was secretary. Business school will capture Ro's future. ANTOINETTE MELFI, Toni April 5, 1936 Can speed her thoughts by flowers. Toni has been a busy personality during her three years at North. She lent her abilities to the bowling team, and Tiani claims her as one of their sisters. After school she works at Melfi's Food Store, but she also finds time for horseback riding at Troop K and meetings of the 4-D club. C.C.B.I. beckons to Toni after graduation. . JOHN MEROLA, A. L. April 8, 1937 A friendship that like love is warm. John was selected as boy student of the month by the North Wind. While at North, he participated as a football, basketball, and baseball player. He also played in the band. A. L. plans to enter Syracuse University to study pre-med. RUBY MESSINA, Messey December 4, 1935 And devoted and pure an adorning in life. ' A Messey , a cute little senior, has not been in any extra curricular activities in school. But outside of school she belongs to Troop K which is a horseback riding outfit. uMessey:1 also works at Goldner's Pharmacy part time. Messey plans on going to Business School.