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

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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.

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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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MARGARET VIKARA- Marge could constantly be seen with Grace. Walked to school from Central City but didn't enjoy it at all. Was another who believed in keeping up the morale of the boys in service, by writing friendly f?l letters. Took the academic course. Neat in appearance and always ready is Marge. Disliked school work. GERALDINE WASCOVICH- Gerry to her friends, Was editor- in-chief of Shadarrow and could usually be seen conferring with the staff or the sponsor. Was a member of the Special Art class and also Girls' Chorus. Enjoyed science and P. O. D. class immensely. Liked movies and parties. Dislikes-we haven't found any. Will be remembered for her roles as Mother in Growing Pains, and Peck's Bad Boy. RALPH WEYANT- Oscar lived only a few steps from the school, but was very seldom on time when the bell rang. Took a great interest in football and basketball. Played one of the leading roles in Growing Pains and, as Dutch stole many a scene. Quiet-yes, until he's aroused. He was sports editor for Shadonian. Planned to join the Army Air Corps and become a pilot. DELMONT WHITED- Yike left Shade at mid-term to join the U. S. Navy and went to see the world through a porthole. Was the only senior who owned his own car, and was proud of his ZS Chev too! His favorite hangout was the Shade Grill. Blushed very easily. Always had a witty reply for everyone. His ever increasing popularity was the result of his tactfulnessf Ship ahoy, Yike! IOHN WILK- johnny was perhaps the last person to enter school every morn. Carefree and popular with everyone. Went for those western novels in a big way. Always had a word for the girls. Was raring to go on the brisk cool mornings, but usually forgot his books for class. Was never left in the dark about any- thing very long. ALICE WILKIE- Alice was tall and talkative-once she got started, Sometimes talked faster than water runs. This blue-eyed blonde damsel certainly knew her way around the dance floor. Loved movies and parties. Always had a smile for someone who needed it. Enjoyed classical music plus jiveg what cr combination! STEVE WOLONOSKY- Buzzy never bothered his head much about his studies, but was really ambitious once he got started. Took great pleasure in teasing and pestering girls-one in particu- lar! Enjoyed reading Alvin's western thrillers. Anything he dis- liked must be outside of school. Movies, were his specialty. ANNABELLE ZIMMERMAN- Annabelle took pride in her Home Ec. course and sincerely believed the saying The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Perhaps that's why she is engaged. Was quiet and was an individualist. Was a member of the Special Art class. Intended to become a housewife and make a go of it. EDWARD ZUBEC-You could distinguish Ed from the rest by the mischievous look in his eye. Enjoyed annoying teachers, especially Mr. Miller. Thought there was nothing so fascinating as playing hookey. Found himself lost in everything in school because his Fame started with a Z Wasn't very talkative except when among riends.