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

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xv. GENEVA LOHR- Geeve like Ginny had the R. F. D. as part of her address. She was the unassuming type who didn't have much to say. When it came to furnishing music for square dancing, Geneva could certainly dish it out either on the mandolin, banic, or piano. Made considerable progress in her Home Ec. course. VIRGINIA LOHR- Ginny had a certain feminine weakness- talking. She was another Shadite that came from the farm. A sweet girl with enviable naturally curly hair and a pleasant and splendid pupil. Her hobby was writing to the many friends in the services. MARGARET LOW- Peg was such a friendly, amiable lass. Blazed the trail from Ole Central to Shade each day. Giggled her spare time away with friend Mary, Enjoyed skating and dancing. Carried the dignity that was expected of every senior.. Told no one of her plans for the future. ALVIN MANGES-i'Trigger read novels right under the teach- er's nose. Said he just loved to ride the mountain bus. We wonder why? Drove a truck after school and planned to drive a truck delivering coal after he was graduated funtil something better turned upl. Stood up for what he thought was right. IOSEPH MATERNA- foe was one of the few blonde lads of the senior class that frequented Shade's halls. Carefree and popular with everyone. Danced at the noon hour and at parties with great zest. Was circulating manager of the Shadoniany probably sold you this very book. Ioe's intelligence made everyon respect his judgment. MARY NARET-Answers more rapidly to the name of Naret. Interested in the Commercial course, disliked public speaking al- though she could out talk any one in a conversation. Had no great love for debates. Seemed to be filled with giggles and jokes. She cmd Kalmer were inseparable. Usually could be seen in the mimeograph room running off tests. Took part in the Operetta. IOHN NAUGLE- lohnny was mostly interested in art and pub- lic speaking. He had the gift of gab and making friends with strangers-something that very few people have ever been able to accomplish. He wished to enter college next fall. Always nad a cheerful word for those who felt down in the dumps. Did well in Pickles and the student council debates. MAGDALINE NESTRANSKI- Manny was the only senior with long curls. Was a member of Shade's band and orchestra. Never was absent when the gang was ready to have a good time. Was perpetually on the go. Her greatest weakness was a certain black-haired junior romeo. Planned to enter college, Was Business Manager of Shadonian. SLYVIA NEUMAN-Dark-haired Syl was intelligent, studious, and fun loving. Was always one of the first to' introduce the latest fashion into Shade. Participated in many extra curricular activities. Enjoyed both classical and boogie Woogie music. College is her future goal. MARY ONDICH- Mary was another quiet lass of the senior class, except when she gave forth with one of her vociferous laughs. Was peeved with math and P. O. D. classes. Enjoyed all kinds of dances, except square dancing. Was another patron of the Rain- bow Grill in Windber. Her interest for the future was a life of a WAVE.

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MARGARET HAWRYLAK-Short, quiet Marge was another of our ramblers from C. C. Her ambition to become a woman doctor will succeed, we're sure! Acted as exchange manager of the Shadarrow. Disliked French to the 'nth degree. Was quite lively when aroused. Could frequently be seen with a pile ot books on her arm strolling through the halls. ELSIE HINTOSH- Skinny and Marty were always together. She was flippant and friendly. Always chewed gum with great zest and sometimes it seemed to get the better of her. Couldn't live with- out the movies. Expected to be a secretary after she was gradu- ated. May you succeed. Never seen without a big smile greeting you as you went along. FRED HUSTON-l'Fred says that he will be a preacher some day tEven though he must reforml. He loved to drive the milk truck in the morning. Took an active part in the F. F. A. and hoped that it would return to Shade in the future. Sometimes was caught naping in the study hall, but maybe he studied too hard at night! Liked to do things he thought were reasonable. ROY HUSTON- Roy came to school usually during the second period and couldn't get over the milk route sooner. Even though he said he would retire to the farm in future years, we hope he will have the opportunities to express his ability as an excellent speak- er, actor and singer. Was the type that would stand on his own two feet if he felt sure he was right. Took an actvie part in P. O. D. debates. Had many lofty ideas. And a way with the ladies. MARY KACMARSKI-l'Mary had one of the most humorous laughs of all the seniors. Telling good jokes was her specialty. Was an expert at dancing cmd we wouldn't doubt if she had already danced a million miles. She liked to read serious books, mainly interested in Shakespeare. Disliked being serious. Liked anyone who could take a joke! Cheers especially for the Air Force. CATHERINE KALMER- Kalmer was the tiny girl with those neat fashions. Blushed when the name Frank was mentioned or when there was discussion about the U. S. Marines. When asked what her future plans were, she just smiled and gave us the im- pression that she had something worthwhile up her sleeve. Typed for the Shadonian and you could always find Kalmer and Naret laughing over some hardy joke in study halls. Sported a stunning pair of wings given her by him. IOE KERI- Ice was the guy from Wilber with the all too mischievous nature. He was one of the strong believers in freedom of speech-especially during class periods. Claimed a study period was his favorite class. Disliked physics to a great degree. Plans to join the Marines. IOSEPH KOVAK- Yuskee was continually getting into mis- chief in study hall. In fact, he was one of Mrs. Kimball's prize head- aches. Was one of our new additions to the basketball team, and a good one at that! Soon as weather permits, it's the baseball dia- mond for Ioe. Disliked to study or recite. His sparkling smile was a characteristic which was admired by many. ELMA LANDIS- Elma was another of the senior shorites. Tooted the trumpet in band and enjoyed it too. Took the academic course. Intelligent, she chose her subjects with care. Was active in many extra-curricular activities. Inside dope tells us she likes school. Plans on going to college later on. Was literary editor of Shadonian. IAMES LIEGHTY- lim is a chap whom we all liked. His main hobby was hooky playing. Always got away with it though. His abilities, said he, were to come to class unprepared, forgetting his books also. Could be seen dancing at noon and at parties like a real old timer. Did almost anything if he put his mind to it. ,4 CQ - . M.. 'fs l

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STEVE PASSIERB--l'Steve was one of our tall, blonde, curly- haired, bashful Romeos who ambulated from Old Central with Ioe and Dinah. Could usually be seen strolling the road to Reitz No. 4 in his spare time. Although quiet most of the time, Steve had his outbursts when he became riled. Was a regular fan at both basketball and football games. HELEN PETROCY- Helen was another of the senior gigglers, and usually found a humorous side in practically everything. En- joyed expressing her ideas in P. O. D. class. Did very well in her Home Ec. course too. Disliked school work and written assignments. Knew how to chew gum! ! ! GENEVIEVE PETROSKY- Gen wrote poetry that could touch the heart of the toughest he-man. When other students didn't have a lesson prepared, the teacher could always rely on Gen, Loved to read, daydream, and ski. She had three ambitions: To go to Alaska: fly a plane, and be a novelist. Should make good at the latter, as her writing ability is excellent. Nobody had a sweeter smile. SYLVIA PHILLIPS-Black haired Syl never forgot her shell rimmed glasses. Reading and dancing were among her favorite pastimes. Never missed listening to Harry Iames and Fred Waring. Took the commercial course. Nothing seemed to disturb Syl, not even those tough assignments the teachers gave us. Was always in the groove to hear jokes. ANN PLAVKO- Zig was a good-natured, quiet senior lass who endured and enjoyed johnny Naugles teasing. Rushed this way and that at the last minute, typing for the Shadarrow. Said her one and only is in the U. S. Navy. Plans to become a secre- tary until he comes home to stay. CYou might change your mind, Annll Was always ready to extend a helping hand to those who needed it. PAULINE PONGRAC- Paula as you might put it, enjoyed skating immensely. Spent some of her time after school and week- ends working in Iohnstown. Preferred jitterbug tunes. Chief head- ache was math. Was a pal among girls. PAULINE PROKO- Paul was one of a group of three that called themselves the Three Muskateers. Her main interest lay in art and expected to take it as a career. Looked well in her many skirts and sweaters. Was a consistent student. Was art editor for the Shadonian in her senior year. MARTHA RADCLIFFE-'lMarty as her friends called this plump and jolly lassie, hailed from the distant town of Reitz No. 2. Had a wonderful sense of humor and was always ready to cheer anyone who felt blue. Elsie and Betts were constantly at her side. Typed for the Shadonian in her spare time. Had a beautiful singing voice, but was too shy to use it openly. Was undecided about the future. ELMER RIPPER- Elmer came to Shade from Armagh in his junior year. Seemed to many like a bull in a china shoppe. Elmer, Zubeck, and Schumaker formed quite a hilarious triangle. Mischiev- ous, but was liked by most of his fellow students. Was rather shy when on the dance floor at first, but soon overcame it. CHARLES RIZAK-Blonde-blue-eyed Charlie never took life seriously-not even at school. Always up to some mischief when things seemed to get dull in the class room. Surprised us.by telling us he expected to pursue a college pre-medical course in june. Best of luck to you Charlie.