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

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BILL BALYA- Bill was one of the Hammer Boys who liked to spend any leisure time at Bialeck's. He made certain that any new student, 'specially girls, didn't get lonely. Liked to tease teachers and play hookey. Hoped to be either an electrical engineer or a grease monkey. IENNIE BARBUSCHAK- len, that jolly lass from Rockingham who spent the third six weeks period in the Windber Hospital, after being in an accident, kept her library table pals in laughter. Belonged to the Biology Club and was interested in science, especially medicine, which she intended to study as a Cadet Nurse. Thought her Iunior year the most interesting. Disliked speaking and usually managed to get out of it. GEORGE BECKER-'lBeck's brown wavy hair was envied by she's and admired by she's. When caught not paying attention, he'd blush a bright red. Beck and Pug were an inseparable pair. Musi- cally inclined, he tooted the trumpet in Band, be- longed to Boys' Chorus under Mr. Border, and was in the 1944 Minstrel and the Operetta. Was Vice- President during his Iunior year and this year ably portrayed Keble in Grumpy. He played football in '41 and '42, acted as manager in '43. Liked to attend parties and is a good dancer. Found art a pleasant pastime. Hoped to be an architect. GEORGE BISZICK- Hector ' was our football Tar- zan. Though hurt in the Windber game, he helped the others to win by his moral support. In track he was also one of the best. In class he often withdrew into a world of daydreams. He was class treasurer during his junior year, belonged to the Shadarrow staff and contributed to the success of the minstrel shows by his pleasing baritone voice, He planned to attend col- lege to continue his football career. IOHN BODINSKY-A blond musician with a not-so- faint suspicion of freckles running across his nose. He played the violin in the orchestra for four years, and enjoyed it. After graduation, he planned to enter some sort of business. ROSE BODNAR- Rose was a small, quiet girl with a face of cameo-like prettiness. She sang in the Girls' Chorus during her Freshman year. Was interest- ed in becoming a private secretary, and in order to achieve her ambition, took the Commercial Course. Was active in the Commercial Club during her Senior year. Her quiet efficiency should make her successful. LEONA BRACKEN- Lee is the cute little girl who came back to Shade in her senior year after going to school in Ohio for a year. She was an enthusiastic sports lan and attended every game she could. Was fond of chewing gum. Took the home-ec course and planned to take up beauty culture. Always looked neat in her skirts and sweaters. MICHAEL BUHALLA- Dinky as he was known to certain of his friends was so quiet you hardly noticed him. He had a friendly smile which he used instead of words. Enjoyed his work in shop and also liked to read books. Expected to join the Merchant Marine. MARK BURKE- Boike was the tall, long-legged actor of the Senior class who never failed to please the audience with his performances. He played the lead in Grumpy, the Senior play, and also participated in Grow- ing Pains and Peck's Bad Boy in his Sophomore and Iunior years. ln spite of this record Mark doesn't like acting and wanted to be a business executive. Being a skilled escapist, he was always able to justify his being caught in the hall with Bill Zugrovich by the simple phrase, We're working for Mr. Fluke. Likewise, he mastered the technique of getting others to do his work. A devilish expression belonged to Mark. Girls were his favorite pastime, WANDA CABLE-Iust Wanda to us all was one of the most cheerful, fun loving students in the class. Her love for reading books proved beneficial to a lot of students when book report time rolled around. Book reading wasn't her only asset though for she had quite a hand for painting and drawing und did a swell job of feature writing for the Shadarrowp in addition, she was a literary editor for the Shadonian, and a Senior student council representative. One of her un- usual likes about school was the assembly programs. Her ambition was to become a nurse. 2 t ss' if f mer, 11 5 ,tg it L. -is Q L 14 ss ' ' 4.55. v' all 'Eg 9 ,Z-wma A ,Mags , 1, f 1 9' M, - Y -'

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ROBERT KRITZER- Scooter or Bob was that chunk of Charlie Atlas who was always seen buzzing around the halls wearing those extra loud clothes and accompanied by Tony and Ray. He was our star foot- ball and basketball player for the past three years and Won many state, county, and district sports honors and recognitions for his athletic abilities, including track Work. Was basketball captain in his Senior year. In addition to doing ct bang-up job in sports, he was tops as class president, in band and orchestra, Oper- etta, and both Minstrels. Used his vocal talent in productions and chorus. He planned to enter Penn State College and take up physical education to be- come a coach. FRANK STUREK-Frank's friends called him Frig. Cold, Frank? A tall, good-looking guy with a dazzling Ipana smile. There is a long list ot things Frank en- joyed while at Shade-working in the shop, attend- ing the games, debating in P. O. D., Senior Science class, working at the Cairnbrook Theatre, and on his car. His closest pal was Peva Nagy, but he wanted to follow his former pal, Youski Kovak into the Navy. Frank was vice-president of the class his Senior year. ' THERESA GALISH-One of the firm believers that fun as Well as education was obtained by going to school. Usually found yelling at the top of her voice with her pals, Nona and Fay, at the football games and rallies. Took an active part in Girls' Chorus, Shadarrow, and Student Council. Played the part of Virginia Boulivant in the Senior class play. Planned to be a faithful lady in White. Theresa was class secretary. VANDA 'IOHNSON-Vanda, blond-haired and .blue- eyed, was one of the shortest girls in the class and also one of the friendliest. Belonged to the Biology Club, Latin Club, Worked diligently on the Shadarrow cmd Shadonian staffs, sang in the chorus of the Oper- etta, Pickles, and was treasurer of the Senior class. Particularly enjoyed the high school parties. Ambition was to become either a cadet nurse or an aviatrix. Sixteen

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CATHERINE CALLAHAN-Her nickname, Sis, re- flected her sweet personality. She was a participant in many activities. Was President of the Girls' Chorus in her Senior year. Enjoyed noontime dancing and liked to show her spirit at football games. Spent evenings ushering in the Central City Theatre. Wore one of those third finger, left hand rings, which explained all future plans. EDWARD CEBRON--l'Ecl always came in about five minutes after the bell rang, fbut, of course, he did have to walk from Rockingham.l Fillo and Har- villa were his pals. Like to mess around in Physics class, and to sit in the back of the room so he could take it easy. Had no definite plans for the future. fHowever, Mr. Hostetler believed that matrimony was one of them because of his divorce opinionl. RICHARD CHIAPPELLA-l'Sam was grease monkey at Chippies garage and wasn't interested in any- thing in particular except Shop period and an occa- sional jaunt through the woods. Someday he hoped to ride the seas as ct Merchant Marine. MICHAEL CHUPEK- Chup was one of those all around athletes, for he played football, basketball, and track. Ribbing the girls was his favorite pastime and his pleasing personality attracted many friends. He was a supporter of the No. 2 gang. HELEN CRISSEY- Criss was in the Home EC. Club for three years. During her Sophomore year she was a member of the Biology Club and the Girls' Patrol. She liked football and basketball and seemed to be the sole Senior girl who was patriotic enough to want to join the Waves and become a radio operator. MARY DALEY-Called Nan by her mountain of friends. Was one of our snazzy majorettes who set the pace for our marching band. Interested in anything that would help the school. If caught in the hall, she was always doing Shadarrow work. Liked dancing Hoped to be a Cadet Nurse. . STEPHEN EVANO-l'Kipp was our popular Student Council President. Easily recognized by his athletic build, neat clothes, and shy smile. Played as guard on the varsity team the last two years and was Presi- dent of the Athletic Club. Enjoyed football and track and thought the seasons went too fast. Worked in the shop when he had a free minute. Learned to dance in his Senior year and didn't miss a party. Wanted to be a Radio Technician. EDWARD FERENCE- Ed or BiI1's favorite class was Shop, which he called the home of troubles. He also liked his very, few ' study periods, Aeronautics Club, mechanical drawing, poster making, and the Art Club. Was Circulation Manager for our yearbook staff. Wanted to go to college and learn to be an Aircraft designer and occasionally fly an Aeronca, Taylorcraft, or Eurcope lwe thing they are airplanesl. BETTY FETSKO- Toots liked making posters in the Poster Club. Never missed a chance to back Shade's teams either in football or basketball. Took a special liking to Rev. Forrester's talks at Senior High Assemblies. Was typist for the Shadonian, active in many school projects, and a firm believer in the fu- ture of air travel. However, looked forward to a business career. IOE FILLO-Because of his large attractive eyes, Ioe's nicknames, Popeye and Banjo Eyes, are ap- propriate. A great favorite among the girls, Ioe him- self said, The things which I enjoyed most at Shade were the girls-aheml He was a member of the Biolo- gy Club and the Special Art Class. Wanted to enter the field of aviation after graduation.