Shade Township High School - Shadonian Yearbook (Cairnbrook, PA)

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The SHADONIAN MABEL CRUTCHFIELD-Mabel, a lass who hails from No. 4, prefers typing to any other subject. Dancing, walking, and attend- ing movies are among her pastimes. She pals around with Catherine. GEORGE DANKO- Iucldie possessed blonde wavy hair and many pleasing blushes. Has an unsual hobby of building plans for homes. Enjoyed good movies and football games. Drives his brother's '41 Olds. Likes to tinker with automobiles and his cherished ambition is to be a machinist. IOHN DANKO-Iohn was very studious and seldom without a good book. Has quite a varied vocabulary. Traveling is his favorite hobby. He and Stan and George were inseparable. Has a desire to become a machinist. Always had something to talk about. HOWARD DECKER-Howard is rather quiet and shy unless he is with Reynald and Mike. He is one of the few boys in the class who took the commercial course. He was a member of the Boys' Chorus and the Commercial Course. SOPHIE DMITRUCHINA-Whenever Sophie is around, her crowd is lively and full of laughter. Her superb typing is the envy of all typing students. A neat dresser, she looks well in anything she wears. MICHAEL DOLLAR- Penny -his secret nickname. Is tall and well- constructed. A practical joker, spent many of his free periods im- proving his ability as a carpenter in the shop. Hates the girls- so he says. His good looks are the rave of the fems and the envy oi the fellows. HELEN MOHNASKY-Helen preferred home economics to any other subject. She is a superb seamstress and can cook like nobody's business. Helen giggled right along with Twardzik and Furcho. MARY ENOCH-Mary, good-natured and fun-loving, could always find something to laugh at. A member of the Rockingham Trio, she was seldom seen without Helen and Alice. She was a member of the commercial club. MARY CATHERINE FLEEGLE-Acquired the most unusual nickname of Cacky. Has black, naturally curly hair. Always seen with her buddy, Ann Louise. Found her love outside of school hours. Likes dancing and movies but doesn't go in for school parties. A supporter of the Home Ec. Club. Toots a trumpet in her spare time. MARY ELLEN FIGMICK- El has brown, naturally curly hair and soft brown eyes. Neat dresser with lots of pretty clothes. Is quiet and a little shy. One of the few senior girls who wore a 'diamond on her third figure, left hand. Makes friends easily. Found it hard to give public speeches. 1127

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The SHADONIAN-.-- DANIEL BALYA-Dan, tall cmd lanky, was studious at all times. Traversed the road to Cairnbrook with great speed. Waited until his senior year to learn to dance and he finds that it's O. K. Was very good at Math. Seldom seen without friend Bill. MARGARET BANDIAK-Margaret is the lone ranger of the senior class-she is the only one having long curls. Studious is the word for Margaret, for you could often see her studying in the auditorium during the lunch hour. DEAN BITTNER-Dean tooted the clarinet in the orchestra and band, was a member of boys' chorus. Drove the old faithful Dodge to school when and if it was working. Always had more time for the freshmen cuties than for the Senior girls. Dean hopes to go to college, although he is not certain of the course he will pursue. GEORGE BLOOM- Piggy always managed to stroll in just 3 seconds before the bell rang. As a hobby he's saved stamps and played hookey at random. When not in school he could be seen either boxing or playing a rough'n tumble game of football. Thinks it would be fun to be a world-wide sports announcer. ILA MAE BOWMAN-Often dubbed Shorty -says she doesn't mind. A very fine seamstress who designs and sews many of her own clothes. Would rather go square-dancing than see a movie. Favorite pal to Emily. Enjoyed singing in girls' chorus and choir. Possesses blond natural curly hair. Found music and singing a pleas- ing past time. MABEL BOWSER-Square dancing was a favorite pastime with Mabel. Was a member of the' Shadarrow Staff and Girls' Chorus and was vice-president-secretary of the Home EC. Club. Was a very capable worker and a very friendly classmate. Collected poems and recipes. Very good in the kitchen. BETTY BUCHANAN- Betty possesses both a sweet smile and a sweet disposition. Has two dimples which add to this combination. Served as president of the newly organized Home Ec. Club. Helped in the sale of many candy bars at noon. ls a firm believer in the proverb, That the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. ALDO CERBARO- Churp is nonchalant and amiable, idled many hours away by singing. Could be seen at any time riding the green bus to Windber. Had a hidden humor which came to light only when among personal friends. Blushed when the occasion demanded it. VARO CERBARO- Babe was one of the quietest members of the class. Was a great sport fan and spent many hours listening to the world series on the radio. Possessed an engaging grin and always appreciated a good joke. HERBERT COOK- Cookie always managed to turn up when he knew some sort of mischief was brewing. Sang tenor in boys' chorus and choir. Also contributed his talent as a cornet player to the band and orchestra. Seldom missed a football or basketball game. Attended most of the good movies in Central City. flll

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The SHADONIAN MARGARET FURCHO- Skeeziks was noted for her jolly dis- position and friendly attitude. Was a wizard at telling jokes. Had a yen for arguing. Danced at noon and at Nickel Dances with friend, Peg. Her pet phrase was Oh, Yeah! Walked daily from Central City. WILBUR GEARHART-i'Will was circulation manager of the Shadonian and assistant sports writer for the Shadarrow during his senior year. Belonged to chorus and choir. Was one of the twins in The Sunshine Twins. Hunting took up most of his leisure hours. Even had to play hookey in order to get that deer. ROY GEARHART- Hardy is tall and blonde-haired, is a good- natured fellow and a loyal member of the F. F. A. He played center on the basketball team and was on the football squad for two seasons. He could often be seen with a certain senior fem. WILLIAM HADDOW- Bill was fortunate in getting to all games free of charge because he held the favored position as manager of the team. Whisthng and teasing blondes were his favorite hobbies. Was a member of Chorus and assistant sports editor of the Shadonian. MARIAN HALL-Marian was a faithful member of the Girls' Chorus and Choir. Enjoyed a good joke at all times. Kept the class awake with her history speeches. Was an advocate of noon dancing and school parties. A very dependable worker. Showed a great interest in the Art Club activities. MARY HAYDU-Mary busses in from Wilbur. She played the violin during her freshman and sophomore years. As typist on the Shadarrow and the Shadonian she proved her efficiency at the typewriter. Her favorite sport is bowling. HELEN HINTOSH-Helen comes to Shade from the metropolis of Gahagen. Her ever present, cheery smile, coupled with a grand sense of humor has endeared her to many of her classmates. She was seldam seen without Emily. HILDA HILLEGAS-This blonde, blue-eyed lass was a member of the No. 4 gang. Majored in Home Ec. and enjoyed it immensely. Seldom missed an important dance. Reporter for the Home Ec. Club. Helped to comfort many a sweet tooth by selling candy at noon. Delights in teasing the he-men of Shade. ' GEORGE HUNCHAR- Speedy argued with anyone who could put up with him. Detested English and Music classes, but was a whiz at math. Was on several debating teams. Very studious. Would like to make mine engineering his life work. AGNEQ HUNTER- Mickey blonde, brown-eyed, and ambiable but quiet, walked from Central City in the cold, rain, or shine. She pals around with Bandjak and is a regular attendant at the cinema. She belonged to the Commercial Club. fl3l