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

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SE IUHS FRED SHAFFER Fred, our cute little Ridge Runner,, was in the band for three years. Fred enjoyed driving his father's new Ford and he always had room for one more in it. We still can't see where he put them all! ! l As for his future, Freddie is undecided. IAMES WOODS lim was a booster to the percussion section of the band for four years. If it wasn't the bass drum, he was banging on the cymbals. He was one of the commercial boys who liked to click the keys, and he also belonged to the Commer- cial Club. Iim can't decide what his future will bring. VICTORIA YACHOVITZ Victoria is one of our busy commercial stu- dents who spends her leisure time reading. She was an active member of F. H. A. and the Com- mercial Club. She could usually be seen with the Commercial Gang, Sanzo, Tomko, Sanko, and Wolonsky. After her school days are over, Victoria plans to become a secretary. ROBERT YELOVICH Bob had the distinction of being the only senior boy to be a member of the football squad for four years. Bob played varstiy football two years and was Sergeant-at'Arms of the Varsity Club during his senior year. He spent his leisure hours dancing and hunting. Bob could usually be found with Gooky, Al, Iumbo, and Philip Muzia.

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SE IUH5 HELEN SVACH Helen was the cute, petite, little gal who had a quiet way of accomplishing everything. She took the academic course and especially liked the sciences. As a hobby, she has many differ- ent collections in nature at which she spends a large part of her spare time. Helen hopes to enter the field of nursing. IOHN SURA Gutchie, a member of Al Capone's gang, hails from Central City. Gutchie had the honor of being the tallest boy in the senior class. He played basketball for two years. This handsome lad took the academic course and has no favorite subject. Skero, Kasnick and Pollock are among his gang. His favorite pastime is driving the Packard. As far as Gutchie's future is concerned, he is uncertain as to what he will do. IANET THOMPSON Tommie, a pretty little lass who hailed from No. 2, took the commercial course. Ianet played the trombone in the band for four years. She was also a member of the Quintones. Tommie played the part of Iulie in the senior play and everyone agreed that her henna rinse was becoming. Ianet also belonged to the Student Council for four years. RUTH TOMKO Tommie took the commercial course and enjoyed it very much. She likes to read and play the piano. As you probably know, this smiling lass has a dislike for sober people. You could always find Ruth with her chums Sanzo, Aggie, Elsie, and Yachavits. Bible College is Tommie's goal. HARRY WOLONOSKY Sneezy, who hails from the metropolis of No. 4, takes the Shop course but enjoys Special Art more than any solid. He was noted for his imitations of Red Skeleton in speeches for English class. Doc, Derby and the Windber girls are his companions. For his pastime, he likes a variety. One is playing baseball for Central City Champs or entering poster contests. He has won several awards for his posters thus far. ELSIE WOLONOSKY Elsie was the cute blonde majorette that marched with the band for two years. She was a member of the Commercial Club, and also active in the F. H. A. When it comes to opinions in baseball, see Elsie, she was always there. She got a kick out of polkas and especially enjciyed bowling. To be a nurse is E1sie's future goa.

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EDDIE CHUPEK Many students, both of the Class of '51 and the Class of '50, are perhaps wondering what became of Eddie Chupek. Fortunately fate was with Eddie when he was injured in the Shade-Windber game, Septem- ber ll, 1949. With the same drive and deter- mination he had shown on the athletic field, Eddie pulled through. Hundreds of persons, both stu- dents and adults, crammed into Eddie's' small room at the Windber Hospital. He received cards from many more. A highlight in his period of convalescence was Eddie Chupek Night. An exhibition game was held in the Point Stadium. The game was broadcast by telephone to Eddie at his hospital bed. On Iune 29, 1950, Eddie left for New York. There he received the care of a specialist in physical therapy. There, also, he continued his education. His French teacher was once a private tutor for Paul Whiteman's daughter. On his return to Central City, Iune 3, 1950, Eddie was presented with a television set. Through the co-operation of the Central City School Board, Eddie was tutored by Mr. Danko in Problems of Democracy and was taught a course in Economic Geography which none of the other seniors received. Mrs. Firl assisted him with his literature and language classes. Eddie graduated with the Class of '51, He graduated with sixteen credits in the academic course. The Class of '51 is proud to acknowledge Eddie as one of its members. LOWELL LING Lowell Ling, who left us in Iuly, 1950, to join the Air Force for four years, formerly played in the Shade Band and was a varsity tackle on the football squad. A Pfc., he is now doing tele- type work. Interested in this type of work, he expects to go to a radio and radar school. Lowell received his basic training at Sheppard Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. After his basic train- ing, Lowell was given a furlough. While on his furlough, he came to visit his many friends and former teachers. Lowell was then shipped to Hawaii, where he is now stationed. Lowell would have graduated with the class of 1951. MIKE RADYK Mike Radyk, a member of the National Guard, was called to the service of his country on Octo- ber 6, 1950. Mike, who was a member of the graduating class, sang bass in the boys' quar- tette, played in band for three years, was captain of the boys' patrol, and was enrolled in the shop course. Receiving his basic training at the Munici- pal Airport in Iohnstown, he is now stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Although he is a cook in the army, he is receiving his training in engineering. Mike was home on furlough from March 4 to ll. Like all Shadites, Mike found his way back to Shade to renew his old friendships with both friends and teachers. The class of '51 extends to you the best of luck, Mike.