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

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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.

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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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Sita X' S' f Z 'li sd' q i W? C Q . , 1 BETTY ROBB- Betts better known to her friends, has dark brown eyes and hair. Was always pleasant. Never complained about the amount of work she had to do. Loved classical music. Enjoyed working after school in Fern Wagner's store. Seemed bent on becoming a secretary. LINDA ROMAN- Lindy to you. She's at home Down that old Pine Creek Eight to the bar with Vince. This tall, dark-haired lassie belonged to the hi-jinks clique who hang out at Samuels, could be seen with friend Mary most of the time. Walked to school each morn from the great metropolis of Central City, but didn't mindg said it was good for the figure. RAY SCHMUCKER- Ray should have been nicknamed Smiley, You could usually see him with a complacent grin on his face. Had a way of acting innocent when trouble was afoot, a wolf in sheep's clothing. Found that living seven miles from school could be inconvenient at times. He seldom had time for anything except his Chev. His main weakness was teasing the girls. IEAN SERINO- lean was the pretty dark haired lassie with a pleasing personality. Was captain of the cheerleaders and could certainly yell for her size. Was quite talented in singing. Played the part of Iune in the operetta Pickles Also belonged to the Spe- cial Art Class. Disliked being teased. Her biggest weakness was a hot temper. Could always be seen at the noon hour with her pals Louise and Paul. ROBERT SHAFFER-l'Bob could certainly display that farmer walk in a most elegant way. Seemed to enjoy mathematics and aeronautics. Bob could be found with Bill most of the time, dis- cussing the pros and cons of the latest P. O. D. problem. Was undecided as to what vocation he will pursue. Quiet, reserved, but these qualities didn't fool us. We know something was brewing the moment he got that look in his eye. GRACE SHEDLOCK- Gracie always believed the Windber Romeos were more handsome than Shade's. Where was your loy- alty, Gracie? Wrote letters and read most of her spare time. Acted as Mr. Hostetler's attendance checker when she could get to school before some one else did the checking. Paled around with Marge Vikara. GEORGE SMOLEN-George was better known as York to his friends. Fun-loving-ambitious. Was business manager for the Shadarrow and the senior play. Preferred a G. I. haircut to curly hair and we must say it was very becoming to him. He planned to take the pre-medical course and become a Doc. Took an active part in school affairs and was one to express his ideas with- out fear of being criticized. FRANK SOBESKI-'iSob won the title of the Mad Artist be- cause of his great interest in art and his ability to handle the paint brush effectively. The noon hour found this happy-go-lucky chap in the art room with a sandwich in one hand and a brush in the other. Was president of his class during freshman and sophomore years. Left Shade at midterm to attend Iunior Pitt and pursued an engineer- ing course. Took an active part in student government, the debate presented for assembly. Competent editor-in-chief of the Shadonian. Frank displayed unusual ability in everything he tackled. VINCENT STUFFT- Vince was one of the most accomplished jitterbugs of the senior class. Played the slush pump ftrombonel in band and orchestra. His acting ability won him a leading role in Growing Pains and he portrayed the part of Satchelfoot in the minstrel show with great dexterity. Popular with both boys and girls. Ambitious, studious and was acting editor-in-chief of -Shadonian. LEO TOMKO- Leo's favorite sport was teasing the girls. Took the aeronautical course and said he liked it immensely. Expressed his thoughts in P. O. D. very effectively. Near the top of the scho- lastic ladder was Leo. Never had much to say, but if an emergency arose, Leo could be called upon. Had the ability to go far up the ladder of success.