Perry High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Perry, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1954 volume:

Published by the Senior Class of PERKY HIGH SCHOOL Perry, Ohio PERRY FOR YOU (School Song) Perry for von we’ll work and fight. We’ll honor your name; Perry for you we’ll claim the right To spread far your fame. Courage and loyalty, Qualities dear to All; so. Perry our Alma Mater To us you will reign o’er all. CO-EDITORS June Hughes Nancy Elliott DedicatcM To you, Mr. Stanley, our friend, companion and teacher no whom we are indebted for so many acts of kindness and generosity, we, the graduating class of 1954, dedicate this annual “THE TKKASl'KE CHEST” with gratitude and respect, in remembrance of your generosity, understanding, and helpfulness. “So many gods; so many creeds So many paths that wind and wind While just the act of being kind Is all this sad world needs.” three « � • Mr. Jones has ably taken over his job as executive head of Perry I-ocal Schools. In the year he has been here he made many friends among the 'tudents and community. Executive Head. Mr. Claris E. Jones five MRS. GLADYS C’OPIHK’K School Secretary JANITORS Left to right: Mr. Frayn, Dave Ooppock, Mr. Bogner. NIHSK Mrs. Palmer BI S DHIVKHS I .eft to right: Mr. Warren, Mr. Hull, Mr. Bogner, Mr. Burt, Mr. Hoyt, Sir. West. is First row, seated left to right Hay doles, Erie Melkerson, Russell Stutsman, Richard Drews, Rernie Trubisky, Dean New, James Rockow, Ray Deining, and Bob Tenkku. Second row, left to right Tom Haas, Fred Colburn, Sonny Elliott, Pete Spiesman, A1 S .abo, Marvin Bihn, Henry Smith, Melvin Brown, Richard Salchow, and Coach Carter. Third row, left to right Tom Frowerk, Roger Serra, Dick West, Tom Langshaw, Carl Meg-len, Alan Wainio, Larry Brainard, David Putka, and Omer Simmons. Fourth row, left to right Robert IJikala, manager; Max Cinco, Leonard Johnson, Harold I hrinan, Charles Allds, Jim Poeza, Jack Kulinski, Tim Joles, and Tom Cerjan, manager. In appreciation of Perry’s most successful football team in school’s history. FOOTBALL err y 36 Madison 13 erry 19 Kirtland 6 erry 39 Chardon 15 erry 19 Edgewood 6 err v 27 Jefferson 27 erry 13 Wickliffe 0 erry 19 Ashtabula Harbor 13 erry 33 Geneva Spencer 6 erry 39 Madison 0 ttevni 'pacodty Tflectt e'te First row, left to right Mrs. I.aMuth. Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Corwin, Mrs. Coppock, Miss Kelson, Mrs. Bittner, Mrs. Gleason, Mrs. Wine hell. Second row, left to right Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Beardsley, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Yount, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Plaisted, Miss Warner. Third row, left to right Mr. Stanley, Mr. Palmer, Miss Questel, Mrs. Logan, Miss Nelson, Mrs. Palmer, Mr. Custer, Mr. Ix-fler. Fourth row, left to right Mr. Moore, Mr. Jones, Mr. Harrington, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Yount. Miss Kathryn Warner Assistant Principal English Mrs. Gladys Coppock Clerk Mrs. lone LaMuth Social Studies Miss Cecil Questel Home Economics Mrs. Sigrid Winchell rt Mrs. Alice Corwin Librarian Mr. Roger Stanley Science Mr. Norvin Carter Physical Education Mr. Edward Palmer Social Studies Mr. William Custer Music Mr. Frederick Moore Lutin Mr. Charles Cooper Mathematics Mr. V. Blaine Lefler English and Mathematics Mr. William Harrington Industrial Arts Mrs. Norma Carter 6th Grade Mr. Otto Yount 6th Grade Mrs. Bertha Plaisted 5th Grade Mrs. Leetus Yount 5th Grade Mrs. Hazel Stewart 4th Grade Mrs. Bertha Plummer 4th Grade Mrs. Mabel Beardsley 3rd Grade Mrs. Margaret Gleason 3rd Grade Miss Bernice Edson 2nd Grade Mrs. Ruby Mason 2nd Grade Mrs. Emily Warren 2nd Grade Mrs. Eloise Bittner 1st Grade Mrs. Luverne Cunningham 1st Grade Mrs. Elizabeth Peterson Grade School Principal 1st Grade ri jhl SENIORS Ray Demikg ’TALLU” Football 2.11,4: Basketball 2,3, 4: Baseball 3.4; Track 3: Student Council 3,4 ; Class Vice President 3,4: Annual Staff 4 ; N.A.S.S. 4: Treasurer of Student Council 4; Hall Monitor 3; “You’ll Die Laughing' ’ 3; “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4: All W.R.L. Second Team 3.4; Interclass Tournaments 1,2.3. Eric M ELKERSON ”P. J.” Football 1.2,3.4; Basketball 1. 2,3; Track 3; Chorus 1; Latin Club 1.2; Scholarship Club 1. 2.3.4; National Honor Society 3.4; National Honor Society. Vice President 4; N.A.S.S. 4; Annual Staff 4; “You’ll Die Laughing” 3: “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4; Student Council 4; Student Council. Vice President4 : Class President 4 ; Scholarship Club. President 4: Christmas Luncheon Host 4; Interclass Tournaments 1,2.3. Phyllis Laxgshaw “HI” G.A.A. 1.2.3.4; All Star Hockey 1.4; All Star Basketball 1; Basketball Manager 1 : Latin Club 1,2; “You’ll Die Laughing” 3; “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4; Cheerleader 3.4: Band 1.2; Student Council 3,4; Student Council, Secretary 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1,2.3; Hockey Captain 1; “Miss Perry” for Mardi Gras 3; Christmas Luncheon Host-os: National Honor Society: Scholarship Club 4; Fireman Ball Attendant 4; Homecoming Queen 4. June Hughes “MOONSHINE” West Virginia: ClAss Secretary 1 : Class Representative 2; Band 1.2: All County Band 2: Chorus 2; Future Home- makers’ Chib 1,2; Graduation Pianist 2; Latin Club 2; Perry: Chorus 3,4; Chorus Pianist 4: All County Chorus 3; Style Show 3; “You’ll Die Laujchin” 3; “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4; Class Secretary 4; Co-Editor Annual 4; Peri-Scope Staff 4: G.A.A. 4: All Star Hockey 4: Fireman Ball Attendant 4. Dick Drews “BIG DICK” N.A.S.S. 3.4: N.A.S.S. Officer 4; Football 1.2.3.4: All W.R.L. Team Football 3.4: Track 1,2, 3.4: Track Honorary Captain 3: Basketball 1.2; Latin Club 1.2; Latin Club Officer I; Scholarship Club 1.4: Trip to Washington 1 ; Student Council 1.4; Student Council Pres ident 4: Class President 1 : Chorus 1; Peri-Scope 1.4; “You’ll Die Laughing” 3; “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4: National Honor Society 4; in terclass Tournaments 1,2,3,4. ten Maiivix Bihn • •MARV Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2; Latin Club 1,2; Peri-Scope Stuff 4 Basketball 2,3,4; Football 3.4; Interclass Tournaments 1.2,3; ‘'You’ll Die Laughing 3. Caroline Bates •CARRIE” Style Show 1; Chorus 1.3.4; You’ll Die Laughing” 3. Cody Carder “CODY BABE Rich a r d B lac k m o re DICK” Boys' Glee Club; Latin Club 1; “Cheaper By Tin Dozen 4 Sandra Bentley SANDY” Ci.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Chorus 1.2.3; All Star Hockey 4: You’ll Die Laughing 3; “Cheaper By The Dozen 4; Bund 2; Latin Club 2; Peri-Scope Staff 1: (Jlee Club 1.2,3. Harold Colburn DUDLEY” eleven Nancy Bkigleb •nan” National Honor Society 3,4: Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1,2.3: G.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Hockey Captain 4; All-Star Hockey Captain I: Peri-Scope Staff 1.2.3: You'll Die Laughing” 3; Cheaper By The Dozen” 4: Band 3; Library Assistant 1.2. 3,4; President of Library Board 4: Attendance Taker 3: Basketball Captain 4. M ax Hiss am “BBAUPORD” Chorus 3; Interclass Tournaments 4. Gerald Farmii.oe “JERRY” Band 1,2: “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4: Interclass Tournaments 1. Tom Green “TEEMUS” Chorus 1.2,3,4: Football 3; Track 2.3; Operetta “Shreds and Patches” 3; “Christmas Ko-e” 4: Latin Club I. Nancy Brock way “NAN” Chorus 1.2.3.4: Band 1.2,3; Cheaper By The Dozen” 4: Annual Staff 4; G.A.A. 1.2.3,4; Latin Club 1.2; G.A.A. Baseball Captain 3; Co-Editor Peri-Scope 4; Peri-Scope 3; Scholarship Club 4. JL y I { OSE B1 TTE R FI ELD “ROSIE” Cheerleader 2,3,4; Attendance T ker 1.2,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; basketball Captain 3; All Star Basketball 2; All Star Hockey 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4- Chorus Pianist 1,2,3,4; Peri-Scope 2; Peri-Scope Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Latin Club 1.2; As-listunt Librarian 2,3,4: Sec’y-Treas. of Library Board 4; Pianist for grade school operetta 3; “You’ll Die Laughing 3; Cheaper By The Dozen 4; National Honor Society 4; Scholarship Club 4. twelve Nancy Elliott Raymond Jolks “KAY” Football 1.2.3.4; W ILL. Honorable Mention 4: Track 1.2. 3.4: Baseball 1.2,3,4; Chorus 1.2.3: N.A.S.S. 3.4; Inter- class Tournaments 1,2.3. Dean New •WEASEL” Student Council 3: N.A.S.S. 4: Football 1.2.3,4; Baseball 2.3; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Track 3; All W.R.L. First Team Football 4; “You’ll Die Laughing” 3; Interclass Tournaments 1.2.3. Persis Frey “PERCY” Chorus 1 ; Scholarship Club 1.2; Latin Club 1,2: Class Secretary 2; G.A.A. 1.2: Periscope 1. “NANNY” Chorus 1,2.3.4: Cheerleader 2. 3.4: G.A.A. 1,2.3; G.A.A. Vice-President 3; Peri-Scope Staff 3.4: Annual Staff 3.4; Co- Editor Annual 4; “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4: G.A.A. Volleyball Captain 3: Fireman Ball Queen 4. Ted Kainery “TEDDY” Band 1.2. Jim Uockow “BEBE” N.A.S.S. 3.4; Football 3.4: Baseball 1.2.3,4: Track 4: Most Valuable Player FootbaU 4 : Most Valuablle Player Baseball 4; Cleveland PreRs W.R.L. Football First Team 4; Inter-class Tournaments 1.2,3,4; Annual Staff 4. thirteen Larry Kought Richard Shook “TWEEDS” Pete Spiesmax “PIERRE ’ Football 2,3.4: Baseball 2.3.4 ; Interclass Tournaments 4. “SHAKES” Track 3. Lois Hatsch “LOIE” Chorus 1.2.3.4; “The Whole Town’s Talking” 3; “You’ll Die Laughing” 3; Scholarship Club 2,3.4; Annual Stuff 4. fourteen fif R it8sell Str rzma n “8T17TZ” Class Vice President 2: (’lass President 3: Student Council 1. 2.3; National Honor Society 3; National Honor Society President 4: N.A.S.S. 3,4; N.A.S.S. Vice President 4; Hack e y e Hoys’ State 3; “You’ll ! ie Laughing’ ’ 3; “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4; Football 2.3.4; Basketball 1.2. 3.4: Track 3; Baseball 2,3,4; Interclass Tournaments 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Peri-Scope Staff 4; Latin Club 1.2: Latin Club Officer 2: Hall Monitor 3; Scholarship Club 4. JoAN Joi.ES “JO” Willoughby: Friendship Club 1,2,3; Dramatic Chib 1 ; Student Council 1 ; Style Show 2; Office Page 3: ('horns 3. Perry; Chorus 4: G.A.A. 4; Annual Staff 4; Peri-Scope Staff 4. Ho it Ten k k r “TKNK” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1.2.3. ft; Baseball 1.2,3,4; Track 3; N.A.S.S. 3,4; Annual Staff 4 ; Interclass Tournaments 1,2,3; Foul Shooting Champion 3. Jranita Jersey “NITA” G.A.A. 1,2,3; Chorus 1.2.3,4: Style Show 1 ; Operetta “Shreds And Patches” 3; Peri-Scope Staff 1.3.4: An- nual Staff 4; Miss Perry 4. Al Szabo “JAZZ-BO” Football 3,-1; Basketball 1.2; Track 3.4; Baseball 3,4; N.A. S.S. 4; Interclass Tournaments 1,2,3,4; “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4. Alice McKinney “SUNSHINE” Riverside: Rifle Club 1 ; G.A.A. 1 ; Baseball Captain 1. Perry; 2; All Star Baseball 2: Hockey G.A.A. 2,3.4; Baseball Captain Captain 3; All Star Hockey Captain 4: G.A.A. President 4. fifteen Thomas Toppari TOP ’ Football 3. Dottie Trader •DOT” Wo t Virginia: Chorus 1.3; Y-Teens 1.2; “Robinhood” 3: Glee Club 3: Perry : Chorus 4: Peri-Scope 4.. Darryl Von Lehmdkn SCOOPER” Chorus 1.2,3.4; Operetta •’Shreds and Patches'' !� ; •'Christmas Rose” 4: “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4: Na tional Honor Society 4; Sclto] arship Club 4: Interclass Tournaments 1.2.3.4. Bkkxik Tktrisky ••DVD” Latin Club 1.2; Basketball 1.2. 3.4; Football 1,2,3.4; Student Council 2; Scholarship Club 2,3.4: Scholarship Club Officer 3,4: Annual Staff 3.4: N.A.S.S. 3.4; N.A.8.S. Presi dent 4: Peri-Scope Staff 3.4: P e r i - S c o p e Co • Editor 4 : “You’ll Die Laughing” 3; “Cheaper By The Dozen” 4; Track 3; Interclass Tournaments 1.2.3; Class President 2; First Team W.R.L. Football First Team 3.4; Elroy Baxter Trophy 4; Outstanding Player W.R.L. Football 4: National Honor Society 4. Betty Wyant “MUSCLES” • A.A. 1.2,3,4; All Star Hockey 1.4: All Star Volleyball 1; All Star Basketball 3.4: Chorus 1.2.3.4: Latin Club 1.2: Band 3.4: Peri-Scope Staff 2: You’ll Die Laughing” 3; Cheaper By The Dozen” 4. sixteen Well, here it is 1949 and we’re in Junior High. There are 56 of us in this 7th grade and we are all together with the library as our homeroom. Mrs. Corwin and Miss Robinett are our homeroom teachers. We chose Eric Melkerson as president and Per-sis Frey as secretary and treasurer. There are quite a few new kids coming into our class and more leaving, Gerald Farmiloc came here last year from England, Nancy Brigleb moved here from Ku-clid, Ray Deming found his way out of the woods of Thompson to come here, Russel Stutzman came flying out here from Willoughby, and AI Szaho found his way here from Middlefield. All of them are staying with us to graduate. It’s now 1950 and there are 58 of us in the 8th grade. Miss Few is our homeroom teacher, and room 25 is our homeroom. We chose Rernie Trubisky as president, Rob Tcnkku as vice-president, Russel Stutzman as secretary, and Dean New as treasurer. We put all boys in office just to show the girls who was boss. We gained Caroline Vaeca, Shirley Davis, Roger Hoffman, and James Billy. Charlotte Rittig was sent to the hospital with T.B. In 1951 we headed into our first year of high school. Our number was 47. Mr. Inscho was our homeroom teacher and room 27 was our homeroom. We voted in Richard Drews as president, James Rockow as vice-president, and Jeanette Brown as secretary and treasurer . We chose our class colors this year, which are green and white, and our class flower, which is the white carnation. We started making money for our prom by sponsoring a Jinx’s Dance on Friday the 18th, which netted us $26 profit. We gained Sandra Bently, Don and Mildred Saunders, and Tom Toppari. Here is 1952 and we’re sophomores now. Mr. Stanlelv and Miss Nelson have us in rooms 27 and 28. There are now only 44 of us. Our officers this year were, Rernie Trubisky as president, Russel Stutzman as vice-president, and Nancy Harley as secretary and treasurer until she moved to Painesville, and then IYrsis Frev took over. W e worked for more money for our prom by sponsoring a paper drive which went into a lot of work and left a lot of paper in Lang-shaw’s shed, but we made $45 on it. We then had a dance which added $40 to our bank account. In the spring we had a faculty basketball game which was enjoyed by spec- tators and players alike. This brought us $88, which we liked very much. This year Phyllis Rickel, Nancy Klliott, and Alice McKinney came in. The big year of 1958 finds 41 of us as Juniors. Mr. Stanley has to put up with us another year. We have the study hall as our homeroom. Russel Stutzman was president, Rav Deming was vice-president, and Jessie (’lark was secretary and treasurer. We are all working like mad to have the best prom we can. We sold license plate tags for $28 income. Some of us became ambitious and took the paper from Lang-shaw’s shed and sold it for $50. Then we took the school for a hayride which accounts for $45 more. We return to a faculty basketball game which again brings us $80. It's now spring and time is running short, so we put on a play, “You’ll Die Laughing”. After a few mistakes the play is a howling success and there is $125 more for our treasury. Prom time, and all our work has been well worth while, after this long hoped-for event. It was held at Pine Ridge Country (’lub in Wickliffe. Everyone was happy and proud that he had been part of it. We gained June Hughes and Max Hissam from West Virginia. Now comes the year of ’54. The Seniors started the year with much enthusiasm. Kric Melkerson was elected president, Ray Deming, vice-president, and June Hughes, secretary-treasurer. Our class was made up of 42 Seniors. Our first undertaking was a paper drive. Despite bad weather, we earned over one hundred dollars. Our next big profit was the Senior Play in April, which was called, “Cheaper By The Dozen”. During that time the Seniors were working endlessly over the Annual and proving that the ’54 Treasure Chest” was to be the best ever. The Prom, and Graduation then filled the minds of all Seniors. First came the Prom, which was to honor the Seniors in their last year. The Prom was held at Lake Shore Country (’lub and everyone enjoyed a wonderful evening and left with many memories to cherish forever. Graduation, which is every Senior’s goal, came and went, with all its splendor, sadness of leaving a grand school, and the prospect of an exciting future with every hope of reaching our goals and dreams. eighteen nineteen I, Tom Green, leave niv height to Millie Kocis. I, Dick Drews, leave my cave man ways to Earl Winters. I. Russell Stutzman, leave, so Mr. Stanley can put the lab back in one piece. I, Rnrnie Trubiskv, leave my much used “lines” to Fred Colburn. I, James Rockow, leave my Touchdown arm to Tom Cerjun. I. Phyllis Langshaw, leave with Tallu. I, June Hughes, leave my corny jokes to any one who can get away with them as long as I have. I, Betty Wyant, leave my athletie ability lo Marge Spiesman. I, Sandra Bentley, leave my love of “mankind” to Janice New. I, Alice McKinney, leave my addresses of servicemen (all kinds) to anyone who wants them. I, Nancy Brigleb, leave my cooking ability to Karen Pederson. I, Joan Joles, leave my quiet laughter to “Doc” Brown. I. Dottie Trader, leave so I can devote all my time to being a homemaker. I. Georgia Frost, leave mv well-kept locker to Sandra Parrish and Sheila Hadd. I, Nancy Elliott, leave my much used handkerchief to Ruth Spiesman. I, Persis Frey, leave for the altar. I. Juanita Jersey, leave my hearty laughter to Dorothy Tims. I. Lois Hausch, leave my quiet wavs to Beverly Wanio. I, Nancy Brockway, leave my Peri-Scope troubles to next year’s editors. I, Caroline Bates, leave all my former boyfriends in Jefferson to Barbara Williams. I, Virginia Raines, leave my well used path to Jefferson to my sister, Grace. I, Rosie Butterfield, leave my cheering ability to the reserve cheerleaders. I, Eric Melkerson, leave my position as president of the Senior Class, with all its TtUU headaches to next year’s unlucky victim. I, Max Hissam, leave, so Mrs. Corwin won’t have to make out any more absent or tardy slips. I, Cody Carder, leave my southern accent to Sonny Elliott. I, Ray Deming, leave my hair to Ray Mantle. I. Bob Tenkku, leave my careful driving to Coach (NORY) Carter, to be used on Christmas Eves. I, Ai S .abo, leave my familiarity with Madison to Carol Wvant. I. Marvin Bihn, leave my seat on the bench to Tim Joles, under one condition, he must keep it warm. I, Gerald Farmiloe, leave my gripes and arguments in English with Miss Warner to any junior who thinks he can take my place. I, Ted Rainery, leave my blush to any one who looks as cute with it as I do. I, Dick Shook, leave my love for hot redding to Marina Kangas. 1. Larry Stauffer, leave my erasers to the Junior Class, saying, “Aim straight ami don’t let Mr. Stanley catch you.’ I, Ray Joles, leave my paint brush to the art classes, saying, “It ain’t much, but it’s yours, and don’t fight over it.” I. Harold Colburn, leave my knowledge of farming and “Farmers” to Jill King. I, Larry Rought, leave my studious habits to Buzz Salchow. I. Darryl Von Lehmden, leave my “good behavior” and “attentiveness” in chorus to Mr. Custer to be distributed among next year’s chorus members. I, Richard Blackmore, leave my flirting ways to next year’s senior hoys and hope that the senior girls appreciate them. I, Tom Toppari, leave my weight to next year’s football team. I. Dean New, leave my love for hillbilly music to Richard Brigleb. hc'eiitii ‘P'tofcAecy Time — A soft spring night in May of the year 1964 Place — Pine Ridge Country Club “Hello there, join the party.” “What’s the big event?” “It’s a reunion of the Class of 1954 of Perry High. Take a look around. All of them are here.” “The two men over there are Ted Rainerv and Dick Shook. Remember how they used to hot rod around in their Fords. Now thev own the biggest new car show-room in the state. That cool character coming up to them is Jim Roekow. “Rock” always was crazy about golf. Well, last year he was the top money winner among the golf pros.’” “Let’s go over and listen to Dean New do his latest hillbilly hit. After “Weasel” graduated, lie really did go to the hill country. Now he’s on the T. . version of Grand OP Op’ry.” “The two very efficient-looking women are Nancy Elliott and Nancy Brockwav. They’re co-editors of Ladies Home Journal.” “Here come Phyllis and Tallu. They were married, of course. They had a difficult time getting a baby sitter for tonight. Oh, didn’t you know? They have eleven little girls.” “Dottie Trader is still happily married too. Georgia Frost, Virginia Raines, and Lois Hausch are also among those who have settled down to a happy married life. Juanita Jersey found that man over six feet tall that she was looking for. She married a professional basketball player who is seven feet tall. “The three fellows sitting at that table over there are Russ Stutzman, Marvin Rilin, and Rob Tenkku. They all run their own businesses now. Russ has a company that makes television telephones. Marv is head of a travel agency that arranges trips to the moon. Rob owns the Stork Club and his chief singing attraction is his wife, June Hughes.” “Larry Stauffer and Eric Melkerson are still inseparable companions. They own the biggest farms in Lake County. Larry Rought and Harold Colburn also own farms. The four of them together are conducting experiments to develop a cow to give ice cream on cold mornings and chocolate milk at night.” “Dick Drews is a successful lawyer now and picks up a little extra money playing the part of an ape in jungle pictures.” “Gerald Farmiloe is happily married now to Joan Joles. He makes his living by selling old English movies to television stations.” “Now here comes a foursome that used to he together a lot in high school. Alice McKinney drives in stock car races now. Betty Wyant is manager of drive-in restaurants that specialize in froiled chicken. Eroded means half fried and half broiled. Nancy Rrigleb has made a small fortune by writing a book entitled, “How To Live Without A Man and Re Happy.” Sandra Bently has replaced Hedda Hopper as Hollywood’s top female columnist.” “See the fellow with the long sideburns? Who else could that he but All Szabo? And guess what! He’s a barber now.” “Remember how Cody Carder was always gambling? Well, he owns a gambling casino in Las Vegas and Pete Spiesman runs one of the roulette tables for him. “Tom Green is a singing waiter in a restaurant in New York City. Tom Toppari is head chef at the same place.” “Richard Blackmore is in a very cheerful occupation. He’s an undertaker.” “M ax Hissam got a job that really suits him. He tests mattresses.” “Ray Joles just got out of the Navy. After serving his first four years in it he decided to make a career of it. Only there was one thing that stopped him. He continually became seasick.” “Darryl von Lehmden is the distinguished looking gentlemen standing by the punch bowl. He’s a college professor now.” “Rose Butterfield is back at Perry High as a member of the faculty. She’s the girls physical education teacher.” “Remember how Persis and Caroline both hooked their men and had engagement rings by the time they were seniors. Well, they still hold that status. Something always interferes and they’re still not married.” “The last of the party is Bernie Trubisky. He won this place in a poker game. Since leaving school, he’s done everything from digging ditches to playing the stock market.” twenty-one OLAHSHIP TO OUR DEAR FRIEND Charlotte Bittig, fellow classmate, who is a tuberculosis patient at the Molly Stark Sanatorium, Canton, Ohio—We respectfully pay tribute. The best of luck to you, Charlotte. twenty-four First row, left to right Mr. Harrington, Millie Koeis, Dorothy Tims, John Plummer, Janet Smith, Sonny Elliott, Fred Colburn, Marge Williams, Jill King, Karen Pederson. Second row, left to right—Phil Brockway, Beverly Solmvda, Ruth Spiesman, Joan Frowerk, Sheila Hadd, Carol Wyant, Marina Ivangas, Jane Peterson, Saundra Parrish, Ruth Langshaw, Melvin Brown. Third row, left to right- Orpha Rorabaugh, Richard Salchow, Beatrice I,ensure, Jim I.apham. Vick)' Pearson, Ray Mantle, Beverly Wainio, Henry Smith, Ruth Tucker, Don Saunders. Fourth row, left to right — Tom Frowerk, Tom Haas, John Janos, Jon Ciranko, Carl Meglan, Earl Winters, Ronald Brainard, David Putka, Pat Jersey, Dick West. CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Sec ret a ry-Trea s u re r Sonny Elliott Richard Salchow Ma rina Kansas twenty-sir S yfe£oma'ie (plate. First row, left to right—Edward Bittig, Lily Ann McGee, Joe Schuldheis, Carl Hartman, Roger Serra, Kenneth St raver, Nancy Stauffer, Mary Free, Lona Airwyke, Phyllis Rabbits, Mrs. I.aMuth. Second row, left to right Mr. Palmer, Frances Clark, Beverly Hull, Marilvn Marsch, Cheryl Fish, Jack Kulinsky, Arlene Saltar, Alma Bogner, Ann Cimaglio, Sally Smiley, Betty Judd, Darlene Sumpter. Third row, left to right—Robert Hall. Harold Uhrman, Peggy Seith, Charles Allds, Richard Brigleb, Alan Wainio, Bob Liikila, Jim Poc .a, Marcia Stinchcomb, Janet Colburn, Shirley Dennison. Fourth row, left to right—Jack Neimi, Edward Hickman, Max Cinco, George Disberger, David Lawrence, Lann Babbitts, Charles Hickman, Bill Morris, Tom Cerjan, Tim doles. CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Rodger Serra Kenny Strayer Nancy Stauffer Beverly Hull twenty-seven First row, left to right—Mr. Cooper, Carol Eld ridge, Sandra Hausch, Barbara Keith, Judy Rittenhouse, Joyce Jersey, Ann Melkerson, Barbara Hackney, Ruth Blackmore, Maren Peterson, Helen Johnson, Nancy Simmons, Miss Questel. Second row, left to right—Betty Loveland, Linda McKinney, Don Lupton, Janice New, Jim Brainard, Carol Champion, Wilbert Leasure, Eleanor Ross, Dale Johnson, Evelyn Larabelle, Rose Rockow, Sharen Hampson, David Lucas. Third row, left to right—Delia O’Neil, Janice Nolan, Marge Spiesman, Grace Raines, Barbara Williams, Dorothy Popp, Carlena Watson, Mona Smith, Lynne Keller, Norma Epps, Rosemary Mansell, Bob Petrowski, Madia Kuhn. Fourth row, left to right — Larry Spencer, Omer Simmons, Robert Hahn, David Pitkin, Larry Brainard, Tom Langshaw, Sam Jackson, David Winter, Herbert Clark, Bonny Brockway, Harry Hammond, Leonard Johnson. ( LASS OFFICERS President Ann Melkerson Vice-President Lynne Keller Secretary and Treasurer Tom Langshaw twenty-eight Doug Hartman. David EIGHTH GRADE Vir t row. left to right — Andrew Jersey, David Burkholder, Richard Haas, Groundry, Tom Hill. Sherman Golding. Second row — Wonn Davis, Charles Leflack, Larry Logan. John Christian, Tom Barstow. Richard Smith, Lee Brewster, Kathy Hahn. Third row — Dorothy Pierre, Kathy Prindle. Anita Jackopen, Barbara Lupton, Melonie Lesowski, Sally Kangas, Linda Nolan. Sandra Humpson. Fourth row - Miss Nelson, Monica Augustitus, Joyce Brainard. Marilyn Gleason, Norma Jean Knies-ley, Donna Prey, Gloria Bcnedum, Phyllis Stritch. EIGHTH GRADE First row, left to right — James Jackson. Benny Pierce. Roger Ward, Tom Seith. Dallas Smith. Daniel Sweet. Second row — Kmily Warren, Eddie Weaver. Don West. George Bennett. Jim Mann, Buddy Root, Louise Beers. Third row — Genevieve Jurkezi, Diana Leasure. Georgieanne Break. Beverly Brown, Barbara Schneppe, Roberta Stut .man, Donna Ransom, Mildred Robertson. Fourth row — Janet Putka. Carol Phillips, Judy Zeleny, Hedy Kish, Lillian Barnuni. Mr. Moore, advisor. SEVENTH GRADE Kneeling, left to right — Emmett Hines, Richard Mignard, Earl Johnson, Gary McKenna. Mitchell Ludsick, James Brewster, Gary Johnson. Second row — James Capaldi, Denny Champion, Norman Johnson. James Jndd, James Carder, Joe Kraws, John Brewster, James Logan. Third row — Claudia Call, James Jolbrook, Henry Kobulnicky, John Garber, Gary Dennison, David Bates, Bill Freeman, Charles Lefeihoc, Cathy Courtwright. Fourth row — Mrs. Logan, advisor; Bettx Mann, Lucille ('intaglio, Malvery Judd, Rosemary Doing, Kathy Leekala, Evangeline Jurkezi, Mary Lou Cunningham, Laura Adams, Karen Lucas. SEVENTH GRADE Kneeling, left to right — Bobby Myers. Tom Stinchcomb, Dennis Shook. Anton Kalina, Felix Padula. Second row — Ernest Ross, John Schupska. Troy Raines, William Wood. Tom Woods. Alfred Walter. Third row — Suzanne Martony, Rose McQueary, Dick Rudd, Earl Ross. Juris Zemzars, Peggy Scott. Linda Salkeld, Mr. Lefler, advisor: Patricia Schmidt, Linda Stevens, La Verne Shearer, Jeannette Williams. thirty activities Front row, left to right—Mr. Stanley, Advisor; Marina Kansas. Kric Melkerson, Dick Drews, Phyllis Langshaw, Ray Drilling, Kathryn Prindlc, Dick Rudd. Second row, lcftt to rigid Delia O'Neil, Richard Salchow. Emily Warren, Roger Scrra, Fred Colburn, Grace Raines, Sonny Elliott, Francis Clark, Tommy Stinchcomb. Student @ouucit The Student Council acts as a governing body for the classes of Perry High School. The junior and senior classes each have four representatives and the remaining classes each have two. Under the direction of Mr. Stanley, the Student Council, among its various other activities, sold assembly tickets, had a concession stand at football games and sponsored the annual Christmas Luncheon. This organization also acts as a judging committee for all activities sponsored bv the various classes and clubs. This year Dick Drews was president, Eric Melkerson, vice president, Phyllis Langshaw, secretary, and Hay Dealing, treasurer. thirty-two First row, left to right—Eric Melkcrson, Nancy BrSgleb, Miss Warner, sponsor; Russell Stutzman. Second row Ray Mantle, Jane Peterson, Rose Butterfield, Phyllis Langshaw, Dick Drews. Third row — John Plummer, Darryl von l.ehmden, Bernie Trubisky. 'rty Kox Society To become a member of the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors any high school student can attain. Students are elected by the faculty on a basis of Character, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. This year Russell Stutzman was president, Eric Melkerson, vice-president, and Nancy Rrigleb, secretary and treasurer. Eight new members were taken into the National Honor Society this year. thirty-three First row, left to right Marilyn Marsch, Ann Melkerscn, Barbara Hackney, Janice Nolan, Rose Butterfield, Maren Peterson, Nancy Brockway, Marina Kangas. Second row Russell Stutsman, Vicky Pearson, Persis Frey, Jill King, Phyllis Langshaw, Lois Hausch, Nancy Stauffer, Ruth Langshaw, Ray Mantle. Third row Harry Hammond, David Winters, Darryl von Lehmden, Larry Stauffer, Jim Lapharn. Don Lupton, Richard Brigleb, Al S .aho, Karl Winters, Tom Langshaw. Fourth row John Plummer, Kric Melkerson, Bcrnie Trubisky, Dick Drews, Mr. Cooper, advisor. ScAaCtViatUfr @tcc This year’s Scholarship Club was one of the largest in the school’s history. Nineteen students were admitted to the club at the end of the first semester bringing the total membership to thirty-one. The Scholarship Club sponsored movies throughout the year and at the end of the year left money to be used in the loan fund for Perry graduates who go to college. thirty-four Seated, left to right Russell Stutzman, Bernie Trubisky, Dick Drews. Standing, first row Bob Tenkku, Erie Melkerson, Ray Joles, Melvin Brown, Torn Cerjan, Richard Salchow, A1 Ssabo, Marvin Bihn. Second row — Dean New, Ray Deni in g, Fred Colburn, Sonny Klliott, Jim Rockow, Dick West, Roger Serra. 'Hatawal ttMetic The N. A. S. S. is an organization for hoys who have earned a varsity letter and have a scholastic average hotter than that of the school, which is C. A unanimous vote of the club is required for admission. The club members are those who represent the highest in character, sportsmanship and citizenship. The N. A. S. S. sponsored, among other events, the Pigskin Prom which they hope will become an annual event at Perry. Officers for the year were: Bernie Trubisky, president; Buss Stutznmn, vice-president; and Dick Drews, sec ret ary-treasu re r. thirty-five First row, left to right Mr. Palmer, advi.or; Nan y Briglch, Bernie Trubisky, June Hughes, Nancy Elliott, Dick Drews, Rose Butterfield, Bob Tenkku, Nancy Brockway. Second row Larry Stauffer, Phyllis Langshaw, Hay Dcming, Joan Joles, Russell Stutz-nian, Juanita .Jersey, Jim Rockow, Lois 1 launch, John Plummer, Millie Kocis, Erie Melkerson. rfwtual Sta Co-Editors Nancy Elliott, June Hughes Circulation Managers Dick Drews, Eric Melkerson Business Managers Larry Stauffer, Hay Deming Photographer Russ Stutzman Girls’ Sports Editor Rose Butterfield Boys’ Sports Editor Bernie Trubisky Artist .................................. Jim Rockow Typists. Phyllis Langshaw, Bob Tenkku, Nancy Brockway Proof Readers Miss Warner, Mr. Lefler, Lois Hausch, Nanev Brigleb, Joan Joles thirty-six First low, left to right Russell Stutrman, June Hughes, Marvin Hihn, Bernie Truhisky, Nancy Brockway, Rose Butterfield, Millie Kocis, John Plummer, Nancy Elliott, Mrs. La Muth. Second row Ruth Spiesinan, Barbara Keith, Ruth Blackmore, Joan Joles, Orpha Kora-ha ugh, Juanita .Jersey, Lily Ann MeGee, Marina Kangas, Marcia Stinchcomh, Nancy Stauffer, Carol Wyant. Third row Joyce Jersey, Barbara Hackney, Jack Kolinski, Peggy Seith, Pat Jersey, Vicky Pearson, Joan Frowerk, Arlene Saltar, Lynn Keller, Sandra Parrish, Dottie Trader. Fourth row Helen Johnson, Ann Melkerson, Alan Wainio, Roger Serra, Richard Drews, Richard Brigleb, Boh Liikila, Henry Smith, Marilyn Marsch. 'PerUacafie One of the hardest working, and undoubtedly, one of the most co-operative groups of people in school this year has been the staff of the school paper, the Peri-Scope. During the previous year the paper was published twice a month, and consisted of only two pages. This year the Peri-Scope was changed to a monthly publication, containing four pages. As one of its activities this year, the Peri-Scope offered school supplies for sale during noon periods. We compliment the staff on a job well done. Co-Editors Nancv Brockway, Bernie Truhisky Society Editor Assistant Boys' Sports Editor Assistant Girls Sports Editor Assistant Business Manager ssistant Circulation Manager Assistant Grade School News Faculty Advisor Nancy Elliott Millie Kocis Russell Stutzman John Plummer Rose Butterfield Carol Wyant Vicky Pearson Dick Drews Marvin Bilm Juanita Jersey Ruth Spiesinan Mrs. La Muth thirty-seven First row, left to right Phillip B rock u ay, Millie Koeis, Jim Laphain, Miss Warner, director; Sonny Klliott, Jane Peterson, Melvin Brown. Second row — John Plummer, Joan Frowerk, Richard Salchow, Carol Wyant, Jon Ciranko, Ruth Ann Spiesman, Carl Mcglen, Ray Mantle. flocaan @t z4A 'PCatf “BOOKS AND CROOKS” On December 4, 1953, the Junior Class presented the first plav of the year. The play was-a three act comedy called “Books and Crooks”. The play was directed by Miss Warner. thirty-eiyhf First row, left to right Phyllis Lang.diaw, Betty Wyant, Nancy Brigleb, Nancy KUiott, Nancy Brockway, Rose Butterfield, Miss Warner, director. Second row June Hughes, Russell Stutzman, Larry Stauffer, Dick Drews, Bernie Tru-bisky, A1 Szabo, Sandra Bentley. Third row — Ray Deming, Kric Melkerson, Gerald Farmiloe, Richard Blackrnore, Marvin Bihn, Darryl von Lelunden. Senior (?C U4 PCatf, “CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN” The Senior Class, on April 9, 1954, presented the three act comedy, “Cheaper By The Dozen”. It was riven under the very able direction of Miss Warner. thirty-nine First row, left to right Mrs. Corwin, Host Butterfield, Nancy Brigleb, Kutli Blackmore. Second row — Peggy Seith, Maren Peterson, Carol Champion, Barbara Williams, Grace Haines, Dorothy Popp, Barbara Brown. Third row — Linda Nolan, Betty Loveland. Anita Jackopen, Kathy Prindle, Donna Frye, Marilyn Gleason, Nonna Kneisley, Janet Putka. The library board is made up of assistant librarians. These girls help in the library anytime they have any free time. They check out books and they also put them back on the shelves when they are brought hack in. These girls deserve a lot of credit for the work they have accomplished this year. The library has brought its filing systems up to date. The officers of this club are: Nancy Brigleb, president; Ruth Black-more, vice president; Rose Butterfield, secretary-treasurer. forty First row, left to right Mary Free, Phyllis Rabbits, Pat Zeleny, liuth Blackvnore, Lois Hausch, Nancy Brockway, Nancy Klliott, Nancy Stauffer, Marcia Stinchcomb. Second row — Kleanor Ross, Lillian Sumner, Judy Kittenhouse, Betty Loveland, Betty Wyant, Millie Kocis, Helen Johnson, Joyce Jersey, Betty Judd, Lona Airwyke, Beverly Sohayda, Carol Wyant. Third row - C heryl Fish, Peggy Seith, Beverly Hull, Janice Nolan, Dorothy Popp, Saundra Parrish, June Hughes, Darlene Sumpter, Alina Bogner, Janet Colburn, Arlene Salter. Fourth row — Mr. Custer, Barbara Hackney, Sandra Hausch, Irma Smith, Ann Melkerson, Juanita Jersey, Joan Joles, Lily Ann McGee, Beatrice Leasure, Caroline Bates, Rose Butterfield, Carol Champion. Fifth row — David Putka, Richard Brigleb. Darryl von Lehmden, Tom Frowerk, Tom Green, Jon Ciranko, Alan Wainio, Henry ork. Jack Kolinski, Wilbert Leasure. Tttixect This group of singers is tin entirely voluntary organization, composed of any high school students who wish to participate. Points earned from membership and participating in various programs result in awards of letters and pins in the senior year. This year the chorus, under the direction of Mr. Custer, sang at The Lake County Teachers’ Meeting, sang at P.T.A. meetings, gave a Christmas choral program and a play, “The Christinas Hose”, participated in the Lake County Chorus Festival, gave itst own spring concert, sang at various other functions. forty-one First row, left to right Maren Peterson, Helen Johnson, Barbara Hackney, Emily Warren, Claudia Call, Marilyn Gleason, Charles Marsch, Benny Pierce Delores Makus, Louise Beers, Jack Kulinski. Second row Marina Kangas, Janet Putka. Barbara Hilston, Mary Lou Cunningham, Gar McKenna, Kathy Leikala. Third row Karl Johnson, David Bates, llenry York, Nancy Stauffer Richard Briglcb, Larry Logan, Patty Schmidt, John Christian, Ann Melker. on, Norma Kneisley. Dennis Champion, Betty Wyant, Carol Wyant, Philip Morgan, Tom Stincheomh. Under the direction of Mr. Custer, the hand had one of its most successful years. They played for pep rallies, and performed some most interesting ceremonies between halves at football games. Congratulations, Mr. Custer, to you and to the band of Perry High School. forty-two I .eft to right Nancy Simmons. Jill King, Head Majorette; Lynne Keller. TfCzj iett i. Surelv the highlight of any game comes at the time that the band is led down the field by our high-stepping majorettes. These three strutting lasses, .Jill King, head majorette, with Lynne Keller, and Nancy Simmons, attended a majorette school in Indiana, and brought back with them some fancy steps and twirling which added much to every ceremony in which they participated. forty-three RKSKRVE Cl IEERLEADERS Front, left to ri rlit Ann (imaglio, Barbara Keith, ( enter Peggy Seith. ('beryl Fish, Carol Champion. Back row V A HSIT V C HKEHI JE AI)ERS Left to right Nancy Elliott, Phyllis I.angsliaw, Jane Peterson, Rose Butterfield, Stinchcomh. Marcia forty-four First row, left to right Karen Pederson, Peggy Seith, Carol Champion, Maren Peterson, Barbara Keith, Beverly Hull, Alice McKinney, Ruth Langshaw, Lena Airwkye, Nancy Stauffer, Marcia Stinchcomb, Nancy Simmons. Second row Millie Kocis, Delia O’Neil, Carol Wyant, Vicky Pearson, Orpha liorahaugh, Pat Jersey, Lily Ann McGee, Betty Wyant, Betty Loveland, Judy Hittenhouse, Sandra Hausch, Rose Butterfield, Alma Bogner, Jill King. Third row Saundra Parrish, Ruth Spiesman, Joan Frowerk, Beverly Sohayda, Dorothy Popp, Marge Spiesman, Janet Smith, Janice New, Grace Raines, Barbara Williams, Ruth Blackmore. Marina Kangas, Jane Peterson, Nancy Brockway. Fourth row June Hughes, Phyllis Langshaw, Nancy Brigleh, Joan Joles, Sandra Bentley, Lynne Keller, Juanita Jersey, Virginia Raines, Eleanor Ross, Marge Williams, Beverly Wainio, Janet Colburn, Joyce Jersey. s4t letic tacacia ttan The Girls’ Athletic Association is a very important part of the school activities. Each girl who belongs learns to understand syorts from a player’s, a spectator’s, and an official’s viewpoint. They are also taught good sportsmanship. Hockey, basketball, and baseball are their main sports. Officers for this year were: president, Alice McKinney; vice president, Ruth Langshaw; secretary and treasurer, Beverly Hull. This group is under the very able supervision of Miss Nelson. forty-five Custer, entertained with formations and 2ctee t The Homecoming ceremonies of 1 DfjJi were a symbol of splendor and grace, the crowd being captivated by awe and fascination. Between the halves of the Homecoming game on the Perry field, three beautiful convertibles brought out the queen, Phyllis I.angshaw, with her attendants, Millie Kocis, and Frances Clark, in their respective cars. A fourth car carried Vida Loveland, last year’s queen. The former queen crowned her successor while the Perry High School Band, under the direction of Mr. William background music fitting the occasion. The next evening more ceremonies took place at the Homecoming Dance in the high school gymnasium. The queen was escorted to her throne bv Bernie Trubisky, captain of the football team, followed by Millie Kocis, escorted by Sonny Elliot, and Frances Clark, accompanied by Roger Serra. The captain crowned the queen and gave her the traditional kiss, then led her to the floor, followed by the others, to dance in honor of the queen. N'o other activity can be compared to the beauty and wonder of the annual Homecoming ceremonies. This year’s event is truly a treasured memory in the hearts of those who participated. forty-six ‘Sail 2.ueea The Fireman’s Bull was held March 20 at the high school gymnasium. The dance started at nine o’clock and the music was furnished by Russ Harmon. As the time came closer for the queen and her attendants to appear there was a general excitement. At last the time came. The lights dimmed and music was played soft.lv as the queen, Nancy Elliott, appeared dressed in the traditional white. She was followed bv her attendants, Phyllis Langshaw and June Hughes, dressed in light pastel formals. The climax of the evening was crownning of the qjeen by Ed Lawrence, head of the fire department. I he queen and attendants with their escorts led the special waltz placed in their honor. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing. The dance was enjoyed bv all and they felt that this annual event had been one of the best. COACH CARTER Coach Xorvin Charter has boon the guiding light for IVrrv on the athletic scene these past two years. In that time we boys had only one losing season in any sport. Perrv owes a lot to their outstanding coach. First row, seated left to right Kay Joles, Erie Melkerson, Russell Stutzman, Richard Drews, Bernie Truhisky, Dean New, James Rockow, Ray Deming, and Bob Tenkku. Second row, left to right—Torn Haas, Fred Colburn, Sonny Elliott, Fete Spiesman, A1 Szabo, Marvin Bihn, Henry Smith, Melvin Brown, Richard Salchow, and Coach Carter. Third row, left to right Tom Frowerk, Roger Serra, Dick West, Tom Langshaw, Carl Meg-len, Alan Wainio, I arry Brainard, David Putka, and Omer Simmons. Fourth row, left to right—Robert Liikala, manager; Max Cinco, Leonard Johnson, Harold Uhrman, Charles Adds, Jim Pocza, Jack Kulinski, Tim Joles, and 'Pom Cerjan, manager. 'poot all The 1953 Pirates were one of the most successful teams in the history of Perry High School. Their first record was eight wins and one tie. The team had the best offense in the county, scoring 244 points to their opponents’ 8(5. Four players made the All-League first team. They were Jim Rockow, Dean New, Dick Drews, and Bernie Trubiskv, who was also selected as the outstanding player in the league. Ray Deming and Fred Colburn were on the second team. Russ Stutzman, Melvin Brown, Roger Serra, Sonny Elliott, Boh Tenkku, and Rav .Joles rated honorable mention. Jim Rockow and Bernie Trubiskv were selected as the teams most valuable players. fifty Sutnnt4sUe Little Brown Jug The Pirates showed they would be a team with a convincing .‘1(5-13 victory over Madi-to reckon with as they opened the season son. In capturing the I.ittle Brown Jug, Perry showed a strong running attack featuring Russ Stutzman, Boh Tenkku and Doc Brown. Tenkku scored twice and Stutzman and Brown scored once. Sonny Klliott intercepted a pass for one and Colburn received a fumble for the other score. The passing of Jim Roekow was also a deciding factor in this win. The Perry line looked like one of the best that had come along in years as they completely outplayed the Blue Streak forward wall. II was the first time in three years that the Pirates had been able to win the Little Brown Jug. Perry Opens Bid For Crown Scoring in the second and fourth periods, the Pirates started on the right track to the Y. R. L. title with a 19-6 victory over Kirt-land. The game was never as close as the score indicated with Perry in complete com-trol all the wav. A T.D. pass from Roekow to New was good for the first six points. Hard running fullback, Russ Stutzman, scored the second tally and Roekow flipped a pass to Stutzman for the extra point. Freshman Tom Langshaw scored the final T.D. on an off tackle play. The Perry forward wall was again an important factor in the Pirate victory. Although they were without the services of the two regular tackles, the line play was still very good. Air Attack Rips Chardon With Jim Roekow passing for 5 touchdowns and 2 extra points, the Pirates overcame the first big hurdle in their title path as they smashed Chardon 39-15. Perry scored twice on passes to New and Tenkku to total a 12-0 first quarter edge. Chardon bounced back in the 2nd quarter to score a T.D. and later added a safety to make the half-time score 12-9. As the third quarter iot under way the Pirate line began to give Roekow more protection and he started lotting again. New and Tenkku were on the receiving end of T.D. passes and Tenkku also grabbed one for the extra point, making the score 25-9 at the end of the third quar- ter. New pulled in his 3rd T.D. pass in the 1th quarter, and Roekow hit Tenkku for the extra point. The last Perry score was made on a quarterback sneak by Ray Joles. “Doc” Brown added the extra point on a placekick making the final 39-15. Homecoming Game Perry rolled to its seventh straight win of the season downing a scrappy Ashtabula F.dgewood eleven 19-6 before a large homecoming crowd. The Pirates scored in the first quarter on a 10 yard run by Russ Stutzman. The T.I). was set up when Ber-nic Trubisky led through to block an Kdgc-wood punt. A series of running plays was climaxed bv Stutzman’s touchdown jaunt. A sustained drive of 75 yards highlighted by passes from Roekow to Szabo and Tenkku gave Perry their second score early in the second period. The T.D. was scored on a 19 yard pass from Roekow to Szabo. Brown kicked the extra point to give the Pirates a 13-0 half-time lead. Neither team was able to score in the 3rd quarter but the Pirates added another early in the 1th quarter on another sustained drive of 70 yards. The running of Stutzman and passing of Roekow set up the touchdown play, a 12 yard pass from Roekow to New. Edgewood finally cracked the Pirate defense for a fourth period score, making the final score 19-6. Perry Clinches Title Tie The Pirates assured themselves of a title tie by defeating Wickliffe, 13-0. The Pirates defense was at its best as Wickliffe was unable to penetrate farther than the Perry 30 yard line and the rest of the time they were unable to get out of their own territory. Sonny Elliott started Perry on the right foot when he recovered a fumbled punt and ran 22 yards for the score. Throughout the rest of the first half both teams battled on even terms and neither was able to score. Midway in the third standa Roekow started hitting Dean New with quick passes and, as the Wickliffe defense hurled to stop this threat, Roekow flipped a 16 yard T.I). pass to Pete Speisman who was wide open. Throughout the remainder of the game Wickliffe tried unsuccessfully to crack the rugged Perry defense. (Continued on page 76) if Ill-one 'poot alt jdetterw.e t Top row, left to right Denting, Tenkku, Joles. Second row Kockow, Stutzman, New, Drews. fifty-two Bottom row Melkerson, Bihn, Trubisky. Top row, left to right Szaho, Serra, Spiesman. Second row Colburn, West, Haas. Bottom row Kiiiott, Salchow, Brown. fifty-three First row, left to right Henry Smith, Hussell Stutzman, Bcrnie Truhisky, Marvin Bihn. Second row — Hay Deming, Dean New, Bob Tenkku, Hay doles, Fred Colburn. Third row Coach Carter, Carl Meglen, Don Lupton. ‘Va'i ity z 6et zCC To the surprise of the school and all followers of the team, the basketball team ended with a dismal record of four wins and sixteen losses. I he Pirates drew a complete blank in league play, losing all eight league games. Lack of a scoring punch wasnt the’ factor that proved the Pirates downfall. They scored a total of 1171 points for the season or an average of 58 points a game. There was a glaring defensive weakness, however, 1829 points or an average of 00 points a game was scored by the Pirates opponents. Per ry Opponents Per ry Opponents 08 54 Jefferson 58 03 Madison 47 42 Spencer 41 81 Gilmore Academy 50 59 Chardon 37 58 Chardon 54 71 Wickliffe 51 08 West Geauga 66 72 Chagrin • 72 81 Wickliffe 41 01 Burton 50 45 Rock Creek 44 57 Alumni 37 77 Kirtland 53 01 St. Joseph’s 39 7 7 Burton 06 80 Kirtland 40 51 Madison 100 29 Rock Creek 05 03 Fair port 79 Kirtland fifty-four Twp row, left to right — Tenkku, Trubisky, Deming Second row Colburn, Smith, New • Bottom row Stutsman, Bihn, .foies fifty-fiv: First row, left to right Jack Kolinski, Melvin Brown, Dick West Richard Salchow, Tim Jolcs. Second row — Roger Serra, Kenny Slrayer, Alan Wainio, Toni Cerjan, I.ar:y Brainard, Tom Langshaw. Third row Coach Carter, Carl Meglen, Don Lupton. The Perry Reserves proved to be a more successful team than the Varsity as they won eight and lost nine games. They finished second in tlu Lake County tournaments. The team shows a lot of promise and will have a lot of depth and height which is an unusual thing. They have good team work and shooting accuracy, along with good hall handling. We are looking for a championship team in a few years. fifty-six First row, left to right Tim .Foies, Jim Pocza Jack Kulinski, Tom Cerjan, Leonard Johnson, Jim Brainard, Larry Spencer. Second row .Jim Kockow, Itay Joles, Richard West, Richard Salchow, Harold Chrman, Dean New, Bernie Trubisky, A1 Szako, Melvin Brown. I bird row Robert lenkku, Carl Hartman, Charles A lids, Kenneth Strayer, Larry Brainard, Robert Petrowski, Herbert Clark, Tom I.angshaw. Fourth row John Plummer, Carl Meglan, Fred Colburn, Richard Drews, Ewart Elliott, Henry Smith, Sam Jackson, Ronnie Brockway, Roger Serra. The ’58 version of the track team finished second to Chardon in the league meet to climax a good season. Dick Drews gave Perry added fame by finishing second in the district and eighth in the state in the 880 yard run. With six lettermen returning, the outlook for this year’s team is good. fifty-seven First row, left to right—Boh Tenkku, Kay .Joles, Ray Deming, Melvin Brown Dean New, A1 Szabo, Pete Spiesman. Second row Tim Joles, Carl Hartman. Harold lThrinan, Jack Kulinski, Hus ell Stutsman, Richard Salchow, Dick West, Hay Mantle. Third row — Alan Wainio, Jim Kockow, Carl Meglen, Sonny Klliott, Henry Smith, David Putka. With all members of 1953’s W. R. L. champs returning, the outlook for the 1954 baseball team is very bright. With the pitching of Ray Joles and the hitting of Jim Kockow and Bob Tenkku leading the way, the ’53 Pirates were undefeated in league play and were runners up in the District. fiftil-eiijht I'irst row, loft to right Tom Wood, Gary McKenna, Karl Johnson, Torn Stinchcoinh. Boh Meyers, Mitchrl Ludwick. Second row — James Brewster, John Schupska, James Judd, Joe Kraws, Tom Seith, John Garbor, .John Brewster. I bird row Dick Rudd Juris Zcinzars, Henry Kohulnicky, .James Ilolhrook, Charles I.efe!-hoc, David Bates, James Jack?on, Karl Ross. I on r t li row Wilbert I .ensure, San. Jackson, Herbert ('lark, I.arry Brainard, I.eonard Johnson, Buddy Root, Donald West, Dallas Smith, Hill Freeman. This year’s Junior High team was made up mostly of 7th and 8th graders. Although inexperienced, they showed promise of becoming good football players. Next year’s Varsity should have a lot of help from the Freshmen coining up from the J.Y. squad. The Junior High version of the Pirates won over Kirt-land and lost to Madison, Wickliffe, Chardon and Harvev. fifty-nine First row, left to right Dennis Shook, Tommy Wood, Anto Kalina, Bobby Myers, Tommy Stinchcomb, Jimmy Judd, Dennis Champion. Second row — Henry Kobulnicky, Alfred Walters, Juris Zeinzars, Mitchell Ludwick, Gary McKenna, Emmett Hines, David Bates, Bill Freeman. Third row — Eddie Weaver, Danny Sweet, Douglas Hartman Buddy Hoot, Tommy Seilli, George Bennett, Lee Brewster, Da id Goundrey, James Jackson. Fourth row Leonard Johnson, Dallas Smith, Donald West, Richard Smith, Larry Logan, Andrew Jersey, Harry Hammond. Fifth row — Wilbert leisure, Sam Jackson, Larry Brainard, Tom Langshaw, Herbert Clark, Robert Hahn, Ronny Brockway, David Winters. The Seventh, Eighth, and the Ninth grade all had teams and competed against schools from this area. The Freshmen had the most successful season, winning eight and losing six. fl he Eighth grade lost all ten of their games, while the Seventh grade had a record of two wins and six losses. The hoys participating in the games believe experience and knowledge will he a big help to future Perrv varsity basketball teams. sixty wmnr MADISON, MAC WIN rfctventi4i tg. 1 BEST WISHES J THE PERRY COAL FEED CO. Feed Grinding and Mixing Phone 2281 Perry, Ohio I CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1954 Compliments of E. W. CRUIKSHANK INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 4308 Painesville, Ohio 1 Compliments of j SPEAR FUNERAL HOME 305F . Painesville • I Phone 7514 1 1 1 Compliments of Congratulations To the Class of '54 Loveland i Painesville Laundry Memorials and Dry Cleaning Co. Mentor Ave. Two Locations Painesville, Ohio 257 E. Main St. 1330 Mentor Ave. Phone 5553 Painesville, Ohio sixty-four CONGRATULATIONS To the Graduates of Perry High School Class of 1954 And May It in Truth Be Your Commencement of a Happy, Prosperous And Successful Life STAUFFER CHEMICAL COMPANY PERRY, OHIO INDUSTRIAL RAYON Corporation PAINESVILLE A GOOD PLACE TO WORK Compliments of Compliments of BALDWIN - KINKAID PAINESVILLE MOTORS. INC. WINE GIFT CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH SHOPPE i 265 N. State Street Painesville « N. St. Clair St. Painesville | Compliments of BEST WISHES BEDFORD UNION SAND MEN'S STORE } SUPPLY CORP. i Main Street Painesville ! Route 84 Painesville CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of To the Class of 1954 QUALITY CLEANERS BILL BROWN 230 East Main Street FURNITURE Painesville, Ohio 27 N. State Street Phone: ELmwood 4-4308 CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of LAKE COUNTY TRACTOR SALES MARY'S PLACE For Tractors Dearborn Farm Equipment Route 20 — Perry, Ohio Mall Chain Saws 1 4— - Bank St. Painesville — ■ Ml—- — .—-—-—■——-—-— —■—� •—■—- — s'jct y-eight BEST WISHES PHILIPPBAR'S PAINT WINDOW SHADES WALLPAPER LINOLEUM 41-47 South State Street Phone ELmwood 4-6720 Painesville Compliments of JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME Painesville, Ohio Compliments of MERRICK MOTORS, INC. 188 North State St. Painesville, Ohio Compliments of BILL SMITH OLDSMOBILE DEALER Painesville, Ohio Each is given a bag of tools, A shapeless mass — A book of rules And each must make Ere life has flown A stumbling block Or a stepping stone. by R. L. Sharpe Congratulations and Best Wishes To The 1954 Graduates of Perry High School From The Lubrizol Corporation Wickliffe, Ohio | 4 --—-—-—-—-——————-—-——— - ■■■■■■—-—-—■ ■ -- ————— 4- ixt y-ninr T Compliments of NIXON FUNERAL HOME | 176 N. State St. Painesville, Ohio County Wide Service POTTI FUNERAL HOME Morris U. Potti Fairport Harbor Phone: ELmwood 2-3389 BEST WISHES BASIL SHEARER HINE SCHAUB Agent For Hartford Fire Insurance Co. TRACTOR SALES Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. Narrows Road Route 20 Harper Street Painesville, Ohio Perry, Ohio Phone 2213 CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1954 From the OHIO RUBBER COMPANY Willoughby, Ohio seventy BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS of 1954 LAIRD LUMBER CO. 438 N. State Street Painesville, Ohio Phone: ELmwood 2-3359 Best Wishes to the Class of '54 EQUITY LUMBER CO. 505 Liberty Street Painesville, Ohio 1 Phone: EL. 4-3557 1 i NEAL PRINTING COMPANY Compliments of Commercial Printing and and Publishing Typewriters - Adding Machines 440 High Street Fairport, Ohio J I _______ I ALLIED OIL CO. Cleveland, Ohio I I LANGSHAW j MARKET Phone 2221 | j I ................. j I Congratulations To the Class of 1954 j PELAT'S KITCHEN Main Street Painesville, Ohio ! ! Compliments of Woodworth Feed Supply Complete Line of: MASTER MIX FEEDS FERTILIZERS SEEDS INSECTICIDES Elevator Ave., Painesville seventy-one 1 • 1 1 Compliments of Compliments of BOB JAY BILL MORAN i at the SNACK SHOPPE CONGRTULATIONS To the Class of 1954 Compliments of R. F. COVELL ED KULINSKI GULF PRODUCTS Route 84 Perry, Ohio ! SAWMILL NATIVE LUMBER Webb Road Perry, Ohio WITH COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF '54 LAKE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR 17 South State Street Painesville, Ohio eventy-two •+ Compliments of Compliments of C. C. SPEAR SONS THE PERRY COAL FEED CO. GROCERIES - MEATS FLOUR FEED Webb Road and Rt. 84 FERTILIZERS Perry, Ohio Perry, Ohio ! | MAKUC I TAVERN i Compliments of JESSE C. BAILEY Compliments of MIKE and JOE LUMBER - COAL BUILDERS SUPPLIES Route 84 Perry, Ohio Sudden Service Perry, Ohio Weddings Portraits Children Commercial Industrial Copies Framing Photostats Restorations Photographers: Basil Turi John J. Prochaska PHONE Willoughby 2-1708 3805 Vine St. Official Photographers for WERE sei'ent y-three j 1 CONGRATULATIONS i 1 To the Class of 1954 THE FRANK L. KERR CO. BEST WISHES INC. INSURANCE The 55 Liberty Street Painesville, Ohio Phone: ELmwood 7-5231 Lake County National Bank Compliments of Painesville - Willoughby HICKORY DRIVE-IN Wickliffe DAIRY QUEEN Rt. 20 Painesville, Ohio BEST WISHES R. W. PLUMMER Representing BEST WISHES Farm Bureau Mutual Auto Insurance Company To the Class of 1954 Farm Bureau Mutual Fire Insurance Company Thayers Farm Bureau Mutual Life Insurance Company Pharmacy Corner of State and Main Compliments of JOHN RICH Complete Line of Jeweler PHOTOGRAPHIC Established 1858 EQUIPMENT | 162 Main Street Painesville, Ohio tieventy-four 1 I Compliments of DIAMOND ALKALI CO. j Painesville, Ohio I [ i i i __ | PATRON LIST Dutch's Garage Nickie's Tavern George Kucera Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schuldheis Edsel H. Pfabe Morrison's Store JUST A THANK YOU . . . The Annual Staff of Perry High School would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made possible this publication. THANK YOU! Annual Staff levmty-fivt AUTOGRAPHS 'paot aU Suttuuaried Continued from page 21 Perry Finishes Undefeated The Perry Pirates won the W'.R.I.. championship and ended their first unbeaten season in thirty-two years as they bowled over the Madison Rlue Streaks, 30-6. In the final game of the season the Pirates showed why they were undefeated as they came through with a tremendous team effort. Perry could score only onre in the first half, that one on a 19 yard pass from Roikow to Rob Tenkku. After the half time ceremonies the Pirates seventy-fir rolled down the field and Rockow went over from the one yard line for the score. Perry really opened up in the final frame. Rob Tenkku opened the scoring in that period with a beautiful -M) yard run. Russ Stutz-man scored a few minutes later on a one yard run. Rockow passed for 2(5 yards to “Doc” Brown and one yard to Dean New for the last two touchdowns. The Perry defense again played a tremendous part in the victory as they completely stopped the Madison eleven. v ;r