North High School - Torch Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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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.

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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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LUCILLE MICHAELS, Luc September 30, 1936 That blessed smile of thine. This sweet girl was president of Ceroean Society which she joined in her So homore year. After joining G.S.L. in her Junior year she became Secretar . Luc has been in the past Pompei Show. She plans to be a secretary and then plans to marry, settle down and have a set of twins. MARY MIGNACCA, Tootsie March 6, 1937 To brighten the gay and kindle the loving. Tootsie , a fun loving girl, joined the Ceroean Society in Junior year. Outside of school she belongs to Young Catholic Workers which she joined in her Sophomore year and S.S. Club which she joined in junior year. Tootsie plans on working this summer then go to Beautician School and finally becoming a good beautician. ROSEMARY MILAZZO, Ro September 8, 1935 May heaven thy Guardian be. This cheerful Miss is a member of the Bowling team in school and also bowls outside of school in her spare time. Ro works part time at Syracuse Surplus Company. She lans to do General Office work after graduation. Best of lluck Ro in what ever you may undertake. NIEL MILAZZO, Niel january 11, 1935 Oh! Pleasant, pleasant were the days. This responsible young man works part time at the Gerber Bedding Company. But, when Uncle Sam calls on him, he will take the responsibility of answering the call in the army. We wish him' luck with his future experiences. JOSEPH MORABITO, joe October 5, 1936 'Tis gone - like dreams that we forget. iloe, the masculine half of our Class Couple, is also quite wel known around the corridors of North High. Though most of his time is taken u by his girl E.P., he had time to join Bowling team in his Senior year. Although Joe didn't participate in more activities in school he heartedly supported and attended all events of the school. Another reason he could not partake in more activities was that he worked art time at Aver News Delivery. joe will either enter Colllege or the Annecll Services. Good luck to you Joe with E. P. CARMELLA MUSAIO, Babe November 25, 1936 Moments so sweet again ne'er shalt thou number. Babe , who is a june Graduate, has found time to belong to the Ceroean Society and the Bowling Team while working at the Louis Flower Shop part time. Also she has ap eared on TV with her Gym class in May 1953. This lively girljplans gp talging over her father's business and 'eventually becoming rs. .M. MARY MUSERLIAN, Mary July 17, 1936 Habits form character and character forms destiny. This pretty Miss was active while at North. Mary was Typing Editor for the North Wind, treasurer of Tiani, and appeared on the School News Program. Mary found time to work afternoons at Rubin Insurance Agency. After graduation she will continue as private secretary at that office. ANN NESCI, Nootsie,' December 14, 1936 What ioy awaits you. This little gal has been a member of Ceroean Society at North. Her outside activities included membership in Troop K horseback riding, Young Catholic Workers, managing the Franklin Scooters in the Recreation Basketball League, and being ,president of the Four D Club. Nootsie works at Lemer s part time. Her future holds S. U. and getting married. ROSE NICOLETTI, Themesong November 24, 1936 Pennies from Heaven. Themesong an unusual name for an unusual irl. She was active in and out of school. In school she belonged to G.S.L., Dramatic Club, and Aelioian Society. She is also Assistant Secretary of the Senior Class. Outside of school Themesong joined the Young Catholic Workers in her Sopho- more year and also Troop K which is a horseback riding outfit. Themesong is headed for the Business World and she will continue her training at C.C.B.I. One of the most interesting incidents in her life was when a College fellow asked her for a date while she was a Junior at North. ANTHONY NICOLETTI, Nick December 1, 1936 Bright as light, and clear as wind. Nick was selected as an outstanding! student and Student of the Month in the North Wind. Nic has spent his time playing football, bowling, and in our fine choir. He appeared in a Thanksgiving play on T.V. Tony is also a mem er of Young Catholic Workers. He plans on taking Aviation or Electrical Engineering of Technology in the future. MONICA NICOTRA, Mickey January 18, 1937 Pleasures newly found are sweet. Keeping busy is no trouble at all for Mickey. Her activities have been many and varied. Aelioian, Sophomore and Senior Choirs, Bowling, Swimming, Volleyball, Badminton, and Dramatic Club are the clubs she belonged to. Outside of school, she enjoys horseback riding at Troop K, swimming at the Y.W.C.A., bowling at the Jefferson Alleys, attending meetings of St. Daniel's Youth Club where she is secretary, and singing with the church choir. Working as a receptionist in a doctor's oflice or attending C.C.B.I. will occupy her future time until she settles down to married life. MARIE A. ORSO, Osro,' March 29, 1936 To genial faith, still rich in genial good. This young Miss graduated in June. She belonged to Dramatic Club at School. Her outside activity in which she is quite active is the Children of Mary Sodality at Our Lady of Pompei Church. She is the co-chairman of the Social Committee of the club. Osro also works part time at the Addis Company. In the future she will be pleasing some nice boss in an office. Her happiest moments at North were spent with her good friends. ELEANOR PAGANO, Elly May 11, 1936 As if life's business were a summer mood. Elly , who is the feminine half of our Class Couple, has been by no means inactive. She joined the Softball team in her Junior year and the Bowling team in her Senior year. Elly also works part time at Child's Restaurant. This Miss plans to study hairdressing and finally becoming a beautician. She will continue working at Child's for the time being. After three years, we can look forward to seeing her name changed to Mrs. I. M. CERALDINE PALLOCCO, Gerry August 12, 1936 My whole life I have lived in pleasant thought. Being vice-president of Ceroean, Bowling and Swimming occupie Gerry's time at North. She also belonged to Young Catholic Workers, and was vice-president of Junior Legion of Mary. Gerry works at Dr. Merola's office, and later she plans to become a nurse. Best of luck always, Cerry. ' NICHOLAS PAONE, Nick September 10, 1936 With ioyousness, and with a thoughtful cheer. This handsome lad surprised everyone by winning the American Legion Contest on Bill of Rigbts which took place at Liverpool High School. Nick wor s part time at Oak- Park Service Station and the rest of his s are time is devoted to his car. We wish Nick success with his future at General Motors Institute. FRANCIS PONTO, Franny September 29, 1935 Proper words in proper places. Franny tells us that she enjoyed singing with Sophomore and Senior Choirs. This ambitious lassie won a sales contest at Triangle Shoe Company, where she was employed part-time. After working for a while in a dentist's office, Franny 'plans to marry L. S. ANTHONY PORILLO, Earl Bostic july 30, 1936 There is a time for speaking and a time for being still. Tony is a member of the North band. Out of school, he was a member of a bowling team and belongs to The Starlighters Orchestra. After graduation, Tony' plans to enter the Army. SHIRLEY ROBERTS, Shirl May 8, 1936 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. In 1952, Shirl won a Safety Courtesy Contest. She is a member of Ceroean. She is employed in the office of Markson Brothers F umiture Store. Her future plans are undecided.