St Johns High School - Torch Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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MINNIE BLUSTEIN Sweet simplicity may accent the reason Mr. Holmes calls her ‘‘Minabella”. But, then again, it could be that she isn’t so simple when it comes to Maths. BELVA BORODITSKY Our one-time president, one- tme opera star, who spent most of her time trying to persuade Miss Nicolson that she was at an opera practice—not skipping. RITA CHECHIK A petite, charmingly and friendly lass who finds that the sing “I’m a Big Girl Now” might have possibilities for her. LIBBYE CONNER The P.T. pest of the piano, who beats out the boogie at top speed, might also be called “Madame Pompadour” because of her well-developed personal¬ ity. She is also responsible for some of these uncanny write¬ ups. MARY DENT One part of a beautiful friend¬ ship. Damon and Pythias has nothing on the way she sticks to sweet Rosie. MARION DRESSLER Better known as the “Brain”. Does very well with her figure —oops, I mean figures. Her theme song, “For it was Gerry.” MOLLY FAIRMAN Molly reminds us of the person we want to be, with our home¬ work done in time. Calm, quiet, decisive, except when it comes to anything connected with music. RUBY FREEDMAN Modesty is not one of this child’s faults. A self-confessed literary genius in the bud—she expects to bloom into a Dorothy Thompson any day now, but at present is satisfying herself with these write-ups. FAY GARFINKEL The “Razor’s Edge” has nothin’ on Fay when it comes to mani¬ pulating angles in Geometry— sharp as they come. LEDA GATMANENKO Another gal liked by all who know her. Leda must be fond of exercise, or could it be some¬ thing else that makes her climb up and down stairs so eagerly? RAE GEORGE “Elva” is her first name and we can understand why she pre¬ fers the second as the former is a heavy cross for any girl to bear. HILDA HI EBERT We wonder if the only part of chemistry she grasps is H202? We also wonder why she has suddenly become a fervent devotee of Spike Jones? ROSE KELLY The Pythias aforementioned, she keeps a quiet (?) tongue in an Irish head. EDITH KNELLER She is leaving us soon to play a Mata Hari for our government —in the Civil Service Secre¬ tariat. MARIE KOPYCHANSKI Though she seldom wears her glasses, it’s amazing how brown and orange change to maroon and white, once Marie leaves the school grounds. DORITA KOPLOVICH The court jester of Room 38, who effaced herself neatly from the Easter exams. Who was it said that court jesters were wiser than their masters? CAROLINE KOROBAILO Our little room trumpet, when she isn’t busy being a self- elected school spirit, is trudg¬ ing hopefully towards Room 40. EDITH KUSHNER Here is a girl who’ll be ener¬ getic about anything, anytime. An eager arguer, she can be heard debating regularly from 8.45 to 4.15. Page Twenty-nine

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DEBBY SLOBINSKY Debby gets an A for achieve¬ ment. She is not only our class president, but also takes an active part in sports and all school activity. She’s a good student and swell person. EVELYN PORTIGAL Evelyn is a genial and intelli¬ gent girl and very obliging when it comes to handing out assign¬ ments. Contrary to opinion she disagrees that “Smith” is a com¬ mon name. SHIRLEY SPIGELMAN Spigie had no difficulty finding a victim for make-up classes as the boys were only too will¬ ing to oblige. Her dark hair and cute face could make her a stand-in for Linda Darnell (Hubba Hubba.) EILEEN RASMUSSEN Our cute blonde secretary causes our room to delay in paying our various dues. Rea¬ son? The boys enjoy Eileen bothering them. Who is the lucky boss Eileen? SILVIA ROBERTS Sylvia finds no subject difficult. This proved a blessing to many students she has helped as our remedial instructor. AUDREY STENDAHL Tall, fair and beautiful. Audrey fascinates the boys as she walks down the aisle. She is bourd to be a success as an interior decorator. (She’d make any home look good.) LILLIAN ROSE Lil is our blonde star athlete. As a basketball player, she never misses — well “harvey” eve r. MYRNA STILLWATER Myrna’s ambition in life is to play as well as Cornel Wilde. If she is as constant at the key¬ board as with a comb she is sure to be as “Wilde”. HARVEY STROLLER Another one of the handsome gents in our room, Harvey pre¬ fers sports to his studies. His jokes always keep the class members in good humor when the time for results draw near. Harvey’s only desire is a “lil rose.” ROWENA RUBINFELD Ronnie is a blonde miss who is full of fun and wit. She comes out with the queerest (what’s out with the queerest things in French class or is it just that Miss McCord brings out the worst in her. AUBREY YARMAR Aubrey is our contribution to the school council. After pre¬ senting our suggestions, the council contributed Aubrey back to our class. An intelligent, athletic and popular boy, Aubrey excels in frightening the students in Room 29 with his deep voice. ROY YENTIN Roy insists he would be exempt if it weren’t for French, Eng¬ lish, Maths., etc. His attempt to bring CKY to Room 37 was futile, for History and Big Sister don’t mix. LEONARD SCHMIDT Known to his intimate friends as “Laffy with the smiling face.” He is not only “social” credit but also a budding scientist who some day may discover another non-existant element. SAM SCHWARTZ After absenting himself from P.T. classes due to an appendix operation he had undergone. Sam took to tumbling most ardently. Mr. Pastuck got a great “kick” out of it. How¬ ever, this doesn’t affect his “A” average. SOL SNIDER Our accommodating and ver¬ satile social “rep” made a profit selling cushions at the door of the roller rink the night of our social which proved to be a “bang-up” affair. Besides — his marks are the envy of all. RUTH ZLOTEN Ruth appears in classes anytime from 9 to 10 and seems to doze dreamily throughout her per¬ iods from 10 to 4, yet she man¬ ages to get an “A” average. What ' s your formula, Ruth? ESTHER BECKER Cute chick with a catchy laugh. She never gets really serious, but some of the males of the school would like to. SYLVIA BAKALINSKY A little girl with a big, big smile. Guardian of our gates at nine each morning. Her theme song, “Too late, ha, ha, ha. Too late, ho, ho.” Page Twenty-eight

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MARJORIE LEES A singer who chirps vainly to keep Room 38 quiet. Perhaps now, she feels that singing in the festival was more restful than being vice-president. MALKE LERNER A sweet blonde of Room 38. Here is a perfect example of mental telepathy -her body is here, but her spirit communes daily with Edmonton. RUTH MCDONALD A Room 38 representative who succeeds in making her voice heard every Thursday at coun¬ cil meetings. She is perhaps one of the few students whom Mr. Holmes regards as infallible. MARGARET QUIRK Oh, Maggie O’Mine. a small, definitely “gamine” addition to our room. (By the way, don’t call her Maggie, she ha-a-t-tes it). NORMA ROBINSON Past—must have been angelic. Present—definitely we need the word ladylike. Future — a teacher adored by hosts of grateful pupils. GRACE SAFEER Our social butterfly, Grace is at present exerting all her charms towards an exemption. Prob¬ ably by the time this is read the worst has happened. HELEN SCHWARTZ A wee creature with a slightly Lake-ish hair-do, our Helen’s face and personality shows itself rarely; she is too busy tip-toeing in and out of the room. MARIA SEMENIUK Our versatile blue-eyed presi¬ dent who chirped as Isabel in the opera, took an active part in sports and though she was exempt, the Torch kept her busy right to the end. FLORENCE SHAFRAN Our clique of “talking at all times personalities” was rather silent during the week s their star performer was absent with an attack of appendicitis. Page Thirty ELEANOR SHATSKY Our miniature atomic bomb with the torch voice. Her favor¬ ite song—The Man I Love. Could it possibly be dedicated to the initials, M.B.? BETTY SIDENBERG This is one person we know nothing sarcastic about. Liked by all, she has succeeded in completely escaping our eye— wonder woman! DOREEN SHAW New transfusion in the life¬ blood of Room 38, they must produce excellent plasma in Portage la Prairie; as yet we have felt no ill effects. We also hope Doreen is happy in this big. beautiful . . . (cough). JEAN SKINNER We may safely predict that Jean’s destiny will be in the hands of one Mr. Powers ere long. Meanwhile she is con¬ tent just being a “Ray” of sunshine. ESTHER SNIDER A petite neophyte of the drama, Esther has dedicated herself solely to this art. Our sincerest wishes for a happy and successful career. BEVERLY STEIN No worries accompany us as to the success of Beverly in any social field. Academic tributes may be another matter, however, we’re sure she won’t miss them. NORMA WALTERS A tall carefree redhead, who has mastered the art of never worrying. She has a weakness for drapes, me, and beach trains. Isn’t it “Grand!” LILY ZLOTNICK A person with a neat, unclut¬ tered mind; nothing to clutter it up—she’s our secretary. Main interest—University of Minne¬ sota. Why, Lily? XI-39 GLORIA ATNIKO Tall, pretty, bubbling over with personality, is Gloria who wins friends by laughing at anyone’s jokes. Puttering around in the Chemistry Lab. fascinates her