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

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JOHN KRAMER. Johnny K., Shade's gift to the women, was the unassuming shop boy who could be seen talking to Dude between classes. Through his agility, he was well known on the gridiron. Johnny sang in the Mixed Chorus in his senior year, and waited until his last year to get on the dance floor. Wherever he was, a group of admiring girls could be found near by. ELIZABETH KRANCHALK. A stately, attractive commercial girl was Liz. She was a good dancer and a constant movie-goer. Rather quiet, Liz had many friends. Where commercial subjects were concerned she came through with flying colors. She served as circulating manager of the yearbook. Liz desires to become a sec. GEORGE KRANCHALK. Slim seems to tower over everyone else. He held the envied position as the sole male in the commercial section. He was the drum major in his senior year. As a steady chorus member, his tenor voice blended harmoniously. He did manage to go to our dances, and flirted not just a little. Slim was a friendly classmate in all aspects. ISABELLE KRAYLIK. Izzy, our cute Wilbur lass, flashed a friendly smile at everyone. Her pleasant per- sonality brought her no end of friends. She belonged to the Biology Club and Latin Club. She didn't let a front seat in class stop her from gossiping. She found skiing and skating fun. ls couldn't stand conceited people. JOSEPH KUSHNER. Joe possesses freckles and a sunny disposition. This tall lad was at ease among the fair sex. He usually came in handy with class parties for he ran errands with his dad's pick-up truck. Joe didn't believe in taking school too seriously. He helped his dad in his beverage distributing establishment after school hours. WALTER KUSMERKA. Cappiece was best known for his active participation in all sports that Shade had to offer. Cap and Babe were close friends. He was the ladies' man and was a steady party fan. Cap was a good dancer and enjoyed the pastime. He took the shop course and hopes to become a carpenter. He loafed at the Grille. MARION LAMBERT. Faithful to both the Band and her clarinet was Marion. She had no time for gossipers or conceited people. Two years a member of the Girls Chorus, she got the urge to march to martial music. Nursing the sick is the plan for Marion. She was a Latin and Biology Club member. She spent much time reading novels, and this was even more complete when records were playing. JACK LANDIS. Harry, one of the Old Central gang that loafed at the Joint, was a Jack-of-all trades in the shop. A cheery lad, Harry could always find time to tell a joke to the boys. Exchanging friendly insults with Zeke or going through some wild expressions, he made any serious situation comical, Jack intends to follow in his father's footsteps and become a bricklayer.

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CHESTER HOYIZCKI. Babe was that good look- ing Cairnbrook boy who was known for his wisecracks and his Keenan Wynn laugh. Babe gave the eleven his aid as tackler. He was a graceful dancer and thrilled the gals when he sang at school functions. He also exercised his vocal chords in the Chorus. Babe could usually be found with Cappiece near the Grille after four o'clock. jANliT jERZ. jj was the only senior gal who possessed red hair. This was always worn in becoming styles. She sang with the Mixed Chorus, was a gossiper for the Shadarrow iOh, so you're the onel, and strutted before the band, during her lirst three years of high school. jj took great delight in cooking up wisef cracks and telling the latest joke. Roller skating and dancing took up much of this popular gal's time. MARGARET KASONYE. Duchess was the name given Marge by her friends. She came to Shade from Ohio in her Sophomore year. She was an avid movie fan. Marge found great delight in giggling with Goldie. Marge was a good sport and took a joke as well as she told one. She hopes to use her commercial course as a typist. LEONARD KISFR. Leonard was a salesman 'plusf Be it mousetraps or potato peeler, Leonard could sell it. He had a tribe of animals at his home' muskrats, dogs, foxes-take your choice. He was a good speaker and boasted a large library of books ranging from the classics to modern novels. He had a part in the senior one-act play. He was a shop boy and a former Biology Club member. MICHAEL KNAPP. Mike was the only band member from the senior shop section. His favorite subjects are band and shop. Much of his time is spent with Jake and Jeff. Someday when you want to give your One and Only a bouquet, go to Mike. He hopes to be the best florist in town. THELMA KNIPPLE. Spinner was our tall poised lass with the fair complexion. She took advantage of the interior decorating class. During her sophomore and junior years she high stepped for the band. This blonde classmate had an enchantingly lovely voice. She hopes to become a sec, GOLDIE KOLESZARIK. Goldie was another tall, good-natured girl. She hiked the trail from Central City. She and Marge traveled much together. She en- joyed the commercial course. Know a good joke? Tell Goldie. Her ringing laughter hlled the halls through- out her school life. Good movies took up much of Goldie's spare time. EVA KOVACH. Eve was the composed, quiet girl who had a smile for everyone. She labored com- petently at her shorthand and typing. She was an eliicient typist for the Shadarrow. Like all good students, Eva supported our football team. She likes to dance. Office work will take care of her future plans.

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ESTHER LARSON. Dependable and enicientg all these describe Es. Whether it was Shadarrow articles to be typed or Student Council minutes to be taken, Es was there. This willing girl was a life saver to many be- cause of her love for clicking the keys. She was often seen going home in Chippie's car to Reitz No. 2. In- definite are her plans for the future. MARY LITKO. Bubbles was our spirited lassie known for her high C giggle. A member of the Commercial Club, Bubbles also sang with the Chorus. She enjoyed working at Furgie's in Windber. Bubbles could never understand why boys liked to play hard-to- get. They angered her. Her ambition is very original -to be a good wife and mother. Mary was an efficient Shadonian typist. MARIE LOHR. Sewing and cooking took up much of Marie's spare time, She seemed to find a funny side to everything-just so she could get a chance to giggle. She had a clear soprano voice and polished the ivories in her free moments. She was an F. H. A. member. THAYER LYON. Doc or john made himself a friend of all through his unusually witty observations. He left Shade in his sophomore year, spent a year at Corpus Christi, Texas, and returned to Shade. His hilarious re-enactment of movies, and radio programs brought life to many parties. He served as President of the Mixed Chorus and Student Council in his senior year. Thayer's ambition is to be a doctor. ELAINE MAGNONE. Maggie was the snazzy black haired majorette who led the band for four years. She knew her stuff when it came to flipping the baton. She didn't let a D. T. slip for tardiness discourage her from waiting for a ride to school everyday. She re- ported for the Shadarrow in her senior year. Elaine plans to take up the beauty profession after graduation. ELIZABETH MANGES. Liz, a quiet reserved gal, was the poetess of the class. She was talented at cook- ing and sewing. Liz was President of the F. H. A. in her senior year. Reading and traveling took up much of Liz's spare time. She was blessed with natural curls and couldn't stand noisy people. STEVE MAUGER. Tippy spent hours at his favorite diversion-dancing. He knew all the steps and his knowledge got a workout. He was a basketball player for years. With brows raised, he greeted all his many friends with a cheery Hi. He played baseball in the summer months. Steve hopes to see Navy life after graduation. MARY MEKIS. Metcha was one of the Gang from Reitz No. 4. She served as Vice President of the Student Council in her senior year and loaned her voice to the Mixed and Girls Choruses, She was a Jay-Vee cheerleader. Mary and Dorothy were always together. A willing helper, Mary took over many small tasks at parties and class functions. To aid those unfortunate gals with straight hair is Mary's goal.