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

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NICK SALONISH. Sleepy is the appropriate name for this lad. He finds great difiiculty in even keeping his eyes open. He was one of our most faithful party- goers, and was a smooth dancer. At times he surprised everyone with a display of an extensive vocabulary. Radio seemed to enjoy walking to Samuels every night from Reitz No. 4 with Tulip. KATHRYN SEGER. Katie expressed her thoughts in P. O. D. class. A paint brush was her closest friend and she made beautiful creations with it. She always kept her blonde, naturally wavy hair neatly combed. She belonged to the Art Club and was an F. H. A. member. Kay hopes to enter the field of Commercial Art. Bonne Same. Mademoiselle. STELLA SENUTA. Stell was the Baker-Whitely miss who wanted to donate Chip's bus to some other bus-traveling group. With a toss of blonde locks, Stell would re-enact a Bob Hope movie. With Ann or Liz she took in many Hooversville movies. She worked at Wagner's Funeral Home in Johnstown. She had mem- berships in both the Safety Patrol and the Commercial Club. MEREDITH SHAFFER. Sue couldnt seem to leave Shade. He left for Stonycreek Twp. but returned in his senior year. He was a true farmer and hopes to become a permanent man of the soil and attend all the square dances. He, Dick, and Glenn were fast friends. He was not above Hitting with girls at times. MERVIN SHAFFER. Rocky was determined to sail the seven seas as a lad in blue. When ribbons go to gum chewers, Mervin deserved a special one, He en- joyed swinging the women at square dances, but says otherwise he can't be bothered. My, how he enjoyed bothering them! STEVE SHEDLOCK. Peshta was another proud member of the joint Gang. He pursued the shop course and was property manager for the band during football season. Steve could be seen Old Central-bound from school every evening. He enjoyed fiddling with con- traptions. Who knows-maybe another Edison? ANDREW SHIMA. Rocky was a popular red- head who drew many a cheer at the football games. Rocky spent his spare moments with Glenn. With Rush he managed the basketball team. A good dancer, Rocky livened up many a school party. Saturdays could find this tall fellow helping his Dad in the butch- er shop. ANN SIVULICH. Snuffy was our tiny, affable commercial student who traveled from Reitz No. 4. She was active in the Commercial Club, Mixed and Girls Choruses. Always Willing to help, this friendly lass is sure to be successful as a telephone operator or airplane hostess. She just can't decide which to choose.

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THERESA PUSTELNIAK. Therese Carried her tallness proudly. She held an unusual interest in typing and pork chops. Her last two years were spent walking to and from school from Central City. Therese is undecided as to her future. MARGARET RANKIN. Peg is the quiet lass with the lovely complexion. Peg hailed from Reels Corner and spent muah of her time there. At noon, Peg, Izzy, and Marion could be found sitting on the rails by the school. Gocd movies. typing, and roller skating were favorite methods of spending time for Peg To be a sec for a large commercial firm is one of her fondest hopes. NICK ROMAN. Dago, our tall, dark, and hand- some lad, was right at home on the dance floor. He had the rare combination of black wavy hair and blue eyes. An outdoor man, Dago was especially fond of hunting and fishing. He taxied the boys to and from school in his truck. Nick would like to be a bricklayer or state policeman. fMay I have a ticket?J FRANK RUSSIAN. Rush was one of the two redhead football players who kept the fans cheering. When he wasn't managing the basketball team, Rush loafed in Samuels with Joe. His relaxing moments were spent in his brother's Pontiac, cruising around. He was recognized for his sports ability and he hopes to enter the Marine Corps. GEORGE RUSSIAN. Tall, lanky George was one of Shade's women teasers who hailed from the top of Bunker Hill. He liked to spend most of his spare moments at school in the shop. He donated his physique to the guard position on Shade's football squad. Sing- ing in the Chorus, ribbing the girls and fixing motors took up much of Georges time. JOSEPH SADY. Though a quiet lad to an outsider, Joe was a quick-witted fellow whose gay remarks made him well-known and liked. Joe was an in- telligent boy who had the knack for writing themes. A member of our football team, Joe also anxiously awaited those days provided for hunting and fishing legally. He, and Rush and the gang drove home to Central City for lunch every day. The Leathernecks hold great interest for Joe. JAMES SAI.ONISH. Zeke had the honor of being in the Band longer than anyone else in the high school live years. He was a faithful Joint member and palled around with de guys. He was the envy of the boys when he got his buck the first day. Zeke was a good- natured fellow who got along well with everyone. He was freshman and sophomore class President. JOHN SALONISH. Jack was the shop boy who spent most of his time after school driving around in the Dodge with Verge and Stush. He blushed when- ever a member of the opposite sex spoke to him and was perpetually being razzed by the gang about his hunting dog, Russel. He took it good-naturedly and merely smiled. A pleasant classmate, Jack always found time to exchange a few words with everyone.

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ANDREXX! SKERO. Shaky hailed from Rocking- ham and made the halls seem brighter with his smile. Though injured in his senior year, Andy faithfully served the Shade Eleven as student manager and morale builder. Although he had to hoof it, he and his friend, john, were present at most of Shade's activities. LEE SMALI.. The com-pa-pa of Lee's bass horn could drown out any noise when he got started. He was highly talented in the musical field and arranged music for his Jive Five in his sophomore year. Lee's ability didn't stop at music. He was a mathematician and thought physics a breeze. He kept the company of a certain sophomore. He was a member of the Biology Club. Lee had plans of becoming a member of a mili- tary band. HELEN SNIITH. Full of fun was Smitty. She came to us from Philadelphia in her junior year and gathered many friends. This jolly girl tried to be a man hater but the boys wouldn't have it that way. She was interested in the Commercial Club and the Choruses. Typing held special interest for Smitty, She liked pretty hairdo's. She intends to become an accountant. THERESA STINE. Chipper found high school life a pleasure. She was an agreeable classmate and always was willing to help anyone in need. She trudged the hill every morning with her ready smile. She en- tertained us with her part in school assemblies and as Ernst's subject for hypnotism. Chipper got a kick out of polkas. She majored in the commercial class to aid her in becoming a typist in the future. NANCY SURA. Nance, or Mert to her very close friends, was the laughing, popular girl who held the editor's position in the class-editor of the Shad- arrow and co-editor of the Shadonian. Nance had an art of getting things done around the school and was always surrounded by activities. She served as Girls Chorus and class President in her junior year. She was a lover of all sports, especially football. Nance hopes to establish her own music shop after leaving Shade. ANN SVACH. PeeWee, as she is familiarly called, was known by all for her lpana Smile, and noisy chattering. When it comes to opinions on football players, see Ann. She has some of her own. 4Good, we hope.J Sang with Chorus in her freshman and sophomore years but gave it up for a trumpet for the final two years. To become an air hostess holds a fas- cination for Ann. DOROTHY TOMKO. Dottie was the quiet lass who spent sixth periods digging for cartoons in the magazines-any thing for a laugh. She displayed long, beautifully waved blonde tresses. She especially enjoyed lingering the waves in her spare time, but aims at be- coming an accomplished violinist. Dottie loved in- vigorating winter sports. She acted as business manager for the yearbook. HELEN TREBONYAK. Though very quiet, Treby never lacked friends. She was a firm supporter of the Mixed Chorus and Commercial Club. She was constant movie-goer. Helen could always be found with her close chum, Theresa. That healthy glow came from walking the No. 2 hill. She spent her spare time profitably by reading.