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

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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

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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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XI-39 XI-39 BERNICE BLAZCWICZ Bernice is always good for a laugh, but her giggles seem to annoy a certain French teacher. However, her constant plugging rewards her with high marks. SIDNEY COOPER One of the quieter and more studious pupils of our class, works hard and is a favourite of all the teachers, especially one whose name rhymes with “forever burnin’.” DAVID DALLINGER Has the unique position of being page-boy in the provincial legis¬ lature. World conditions as unstable as they are, don’t be surprised if he is the provincial premier next year! DOROTHY DIAMOND Sports captain of the room. Charming and full of fun. Dorothy is liked by everyone. PATRICIA DYBISH Another chorister, quiet, well- liked. Drug stores fascinate her—could be she wants to be a Pharamcist? TEDDY FERLEY “The Mark,” a star hockey player, is a “blaze-away” on the ice. As a goalie, he stands be¬ tween bars today. Tomorrow— who knows? MARION FURMAN Member of opera and festival choirs, she strangely enough looks forward to music periods. Sincerity and friendliness are her traits. HAROLD GOLDSTEIN Big Harold’s school activities include playing rugby and pirating in the opera. He demon¬ strates his immense strength by pushing people through doors— open doors. JOE HEIMBACH Our star tumbler is Mr. P.’s pride and joy. He glides through his studies just as smoothly as he does through the air. He’ll go a long way, no doubt. BRUCE HILL “The Hat” has been known to visit Eaton’s Women’s Hat counter regularly. Buys his mother hats, methinks. Other activities during the year in- clde playing rugby and planning Tech’s socials. EDITH KATZ You can always depend on Edith to play the piano for you. Works hard in school and obtains good results. Could be that her cheery smile sees her through. LUCY LAW Because of Lucy’s quietness, her excellent marks amaze every¬ one. Friendly to all, she is a great asset to the class -especi¬ ally at exam time. ROY LEV A brilliant student, his know¬ ledge is a beacon of light on every struggling genius in our room. His “radical” views don’t jibe with those of some teachers, but with his marks, we’d all turn radical. SHARNA MALINSKY Sharna is one of the rare species of Room 39, a conscien¬ tious worker with her assign¬ ments always done. Ambition —to be a doctor. (I ' ll be your first patient.—Ed.). DORIS MANVEILER As a newcomer to 39 she quickly made herself at home. She is an ardent rugby fan. Is it her infectious smile that causes a certain male to walk her home every day? BILL MARTIN “All good things come in little packages” e.g., peanuts, and B.M. Bill can often be seen munching peanuts during school hours; after school he eats pop¬ corn. Where does he get all the room? DOLLY MINDESS “Five foot two and a half of sunshine,” our petite and able secretary always manages to forget the absentee list for D.A. Her sparkling personality makes her popular with both sexes. VERA NELSON Slim and definitely easy on the eyes. “Nellie” verifies the fact that not all blondes are dumb. Industrious and friendly, she is a swell girl to know. Page Thirty-one