Smithfield High School - Smithonian Yearbook (Smithfield, OH)

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l935j.Ac,te l WSMITHONIAN Steve Kinyo Pete has been one of the important cogs in the athletic machine, holding down a terminal position in football and the pivot job in basketball. His spec- ialty on the gridiron was smashing opponents fake plays and he was a hard man to stop on the basketball court. He is also active in baseball, playing the key- stone sack and taking his turn in the box. Next year should see Pete at his height in sportdom. john Demeter john confined his athletic ability to football and was a tower of strength at tackle position. He was a sure tackler on the defense and eould always be relied on to open a hole that a team of horses could be driven through when on the offense. john made his letter one year and we would like to have him back next rear. Norris Beavers Norris, after working hard for two years, finally came through to win a regular tackle berth on the football team. There is no doubt but what he was the hardest tackler on the squad, and when he hit the opposition they literally rocked. He was one of the fastest men on the squad and will be greatly missed next year. Lawrence Trionf i 'l'rionli came to us from Piney Fork two years ago and with him came the determination to be one of the best backlield men that S. H. S. has ever had. He certainly showed the football fans that he is on the way to accom- plishing this feat by the manner in which he played the past season. He could consistently punt out of danger. Ralph Pietrangelo Ralph, playing his third year as an end, turned in the best season of his career in football. Besides being a sure tackler, he watched the ball with a hawk's eye and was responsible for recovering a good many fumbles. He also is a court performer, where he acted as a utility man. Ralph has pitched on the baseball team for the past two years and has turned in some creditable per- formanees. Andrew Vargo Andy, after three long hard years ot' iractice earned a regular berth on the football team. He carried the burden of center a large part of the season, where he made his passes good at the crucial moments and could always be depended on to do his duty on the defense. Andy has also been active in base- ball circles as a catcher. He is also lost by graduation. E571

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SMITHONIAN 3 i935 Howard Fisher Howdy, who placed his first year of varsity football this year, was one of the S. H. S. football machine. With the offense afforded him by teammates, he broke through the opponents line for long gains. This was his second year on the basketball team and he played a good consistent game all season. He was a clever dribbler and his left hand hooks spelled woe for his opponents. Next year should be the big one for him. Carl Edwards Buddy was the little athlete who was continually doing big things. He was very elusive when toting the pigskin. In basketball he could be counted on putting a little needed pep into the team in times of crisis, and was a very capable guard. This was his First year to make his letter and he also has one more year of competition. Paul Smith Smittie, who was one of the smallest in size, was one of the largest in causing trouble for the opposition. He played a guard position in football and could usually be found in the ath of his opponents. He was always good for a couple of baskets in a basketball game. He made his letter two years in both football and basketball and will be sorely missed next year. Joe Barzan Cocky has been responsible for many of the long runs of the season. He has the speed and is shifty as any broken field runner but his greatest asset is his ability to literally run over the opposition. In basketball he is becoming a regular trick artist. He can pass or shoot accurately from any position. He has the knack of sinking impossible shots with surpassing regularity. Cocky still has one year to wear the colors of Smithfield and deal misery to opponents. Arthur Persello Art, no doubt, was the most valuable man in athletics this year. His triple threat ability on the gridiron and his basket shooting prowess upon the basketball court made him indispensable at all times. As a captain of both the football and basketball teams he was respected by his teammates and admired by the coaches. He made his letter 3 years in football and 3 years in basketball. He was awarded a medal by the li. O. A. L. for being the most valuable athlete for 1934-35 in S. H. S. Ai-t's place will be hard to fill. Eugene Rosa Rosa is another senior who has held down a guard berth the past two years. He was one ofthe hardest workers on the team and turned in some mighty good exhibitions on the gridiron. Often when the opposition were away for what appeared to be a long gain, he would bring them down and spoil their chances for a score. His fighting spirit and good nature made him one of the most popular men on the squad. John Slisher Slisher, who came to us from Mt. Pleasant, stepped into a regular tackle berth on the football team, He was a thorn in the sides of the opposition and many times he made himself shine by his vicious tackling. He also plays basketball and baseball. He has one more year and indications are that he will make a big name for himself before school is out next year. E561

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SMlTl-lONlAN1Q + l935 Home Economics Girls Lrfl In Righl- FIRST ROW: Hilda Bnrtek, l.eiln Howard, Maxine Dick, Ruth Bossick, E. Wolfe. .lean Mamie, Hazel Foster, Carol Mellrnil, Myrtle Grafton, Elaine Definrmu. SECOND ROW: Beatrice Harris, Mary Etta lllcsr, Angeline Pnlnzzi, Olive Rine, Elsie Pnzzelli, Helen Murphy, Berzhn Hanlin, Josephine Rngezs, Jennie Cichun. THIRD ROXY: Andrey Harris, Willie Beavers, Hilda MuntZ,Hartie Dcinskixjcun Phipps, Rose llzlnjnu, Julia Toth, Ellcn Vai-go, Nancy Coccin. FOURTH ROW-Agnes King, Frances Kovalchick, Helen Zywacznk. Fll7'l'H ROYV: Annu Rudek, Edna john, lflorn Lailenr, Mary Ann Dolwrinslii, Vern Gunn, Irene Ccrvinsl1y,ji::lnette Barrek, Dollic Lipus. MHIXIBERS NOT IN PICTURE: Rose Deniski. Jennie lgnnce. 11581