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

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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.

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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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WILLIAM MONKO. Verge was the blond-haired boy with the twinkling eyes from No. 2 who blushed when the ladies cast him a glance. He soon overcame this shyness. He and Sawbones could be seen coming down the hill every morning about ten-till. Like mcst cf his pals, Bill spent much of his time in the shop. The Navy holds a fascination for this boy. ELIZABETH MOXIM. Liz, our charming come mercial gal, was another Baker-Whitely resident. At times her stubbornness showed but she soon overcame it. She was a varsity cheerleader in eighth, ninth, and tenth grades. She says her pet peeves are boys, but we wonder! With Stella, Liz enjoyed eating spaghetti. To be a private secretary is the goal of this small girl. JOHN NARET. Stud, the Charles Atlas of the senior class, was constantly in some kind of mischief, and his laugh was recognized throughout the school. This happy-go-lucky lad was undoubtedly one of the popular boys in the school. johnny served as Vice President of the Mixed Chorus. He played football and basketball from eighth grade till a junior. He was an experienced lumber-jack. Stud hopes to see Navy life. Girls were a favorite pastime. WILLIAM NOSEL. Bill couldn't seem to get enough outdoor life. He had a difficult time keeping that wavy lock out of his eye He was very quiet, and then suddenly a chuckle that turned into an infectious laugh burst forth. He was very considerate, and girls spoke admiringly of his good manners. He made good use of his shop course. ELIZABETH PETROCY. Ibby was known for her pet phrase, How Swe-et! A faithful member of the F. H. A., Ibby, also, was a Safety Patrol girl. She got the greatest joy out of telling jokes, giggling, and at- tending the movies with Junge and Marge. MARGARET PLAVKO. Marge, a tall, reposed lassie from Old Central, established her interest in the Commercial Course. She clicked the keys as a typist for the Shadarrow. Marge enjoyed tripping the light fantastic at all the local dances. Marge was seldom seen without Theresa or Adeline. JOHN POSTOSKIE. Yunch was the tall blond from Reitz No. 4. Though a shop boy, he took physics and found it extremely interesting. This quiet lad was especially interested in the gun and rod sports. Shad- arrow work occupied rnuch of Yunch's time from grade eight to eleven. To wear a pair of silver wings is John's ambition. MARY ANN PRIBULSKY. Prib had an abun- dance of musical talent. With her French horn, she represented Shade at district and state concerts. Be- sides band, Mary Ann was a photo editor for the Shadonian and Student Council home-room secretary. She bowed to physics, but not without a laugh. This tall, blue-eyed girl always looked on the brighter qside of life. She hopes to further her study of music after graduation.