St Thomas High School - Retrospect Thomasonian Yearbook (Braddock, PA)

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Two hundred years hence In many a cemetery, on many a planet— On grave markers of stone, marble, and granite Will be found inscribed for all mankind to read. The records of the class of 61, Who were mighty in deed. HOWARD Jolly JESSUP— As Santa Claus, plied well his craft, ’Til he exposed himself as a fake When he giggled instead of laughed. LEO Inert LYDON— Whizzed by the faces, Of the crowd observing him In the final races. MARY ANN Flying Fingers PALIK-With grace her swift fingers flew Over the combinations Of safes both old and new. ELAINE Red-Nosed TOMKO— A well-known great trail blazer, With a group of sporty friends. She was a reindeer raiser. PAUL Crazy Legs” O’ROURKE— His boxing skill did prove By amazing his opponents to defeat-So crazily did he move. MARY PAT the Talkative FARREN— Well known to the ” grape vine Was induced to take over Wendy's place on Party Line. CAROL the Gabbing KISAK — Never reasoned why They fired her from her job As the top-secret spy. PAT the Delicate HAITZ— With sweet eyes beguiling As a gentle lady wrestler Knocked out her opponents, smiling. MARY ANN Mousy NOVACK— A friend of mice and rats Headed the organization For the extermination of cats. MARY ANN Amiable AIRHART— Pleasant guide on a tour: Unsuspecting and gullible people Into her haunted house did lure. RONNIE Rabbit” SECKEL— Seeing an egg would grab it And use it to bribe his boss The Easter Bunny Wabbit. PAT Hair-Raising HOOK— Opened a new shop She became a lady barber And simultaneously a flop. KATHY Bright-Eyed KURA — Came umprepared to classes Or so it seemed to the teacher, But she only forgot her glasses. ROBERT Pebble-mouthed SCHLEGEL-Of his fame all did know; This wonderful orator-Another Cicero. DOROTHY Nikita MIKITA — Every crowd she did enliven With the thought she might be a spy So she changed her name to Ivan. JAMES Diego O'NEIL — Made the ladies swoon When he shook his castanets As he danced under the moon. GINGER Cherry-cheeked BELA VIC— When her face sprang leaks Used the cherry fluid For painting baby doll cheeks. BOBBY Bottomless Pit MATTA — Was left without a husband When she'd devoured a ton of food And their cash was at an end. EILEEN Bubbling CLARK— For her time quickly flew While she labored In the lab Concocting witches' brew. Shall we allow for growth? Karen and Bernadette give Mike's amazing measurements to Mary Ann.

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JUDITH A. PETROVIC Saint Joseph 1308 Bell Avenue North Braddock Judy . . . kind . . . sociable . . . likes dancing, Saturday, happy and exciting people . . . That's life! . . . active on the Thomasette staff . . . Secretary of the Student Council . . . dislikes Monday, and being broke . . . Future: Secretary. HOWARD A. JESSUP Saint Joseph 437 Stokes Avenue North Braddock Jess . . . man of principles . . . helpful . . . enjoys moody music and telephone conversations . . . Life can be a dream . . . Friday night D. J. at dances . . . dislikes nosey people and walking home . . . Future: Chemist. 26

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Psst — Frank, the answer's on the hoard KATHY Goldilocks CLAYTON--An untold fortune found When her faithful pet, Fido Dug up the backyard ground. CAROLYN Carpetbagger CLUGSTON--With her suitcase purse and more Moved to the South and provoked it Into another Civil War. DOROTHY Giggles DONNELLY--Held the chief position At the corner funeral home. As mourner and mortician. JUDITH Smiley PETROVIC--Always seemed so glad But soon her secret was discovered-She smiled only when mad. RONNIE Wise Guy MUHA--The chief and brains, no less-The first one in his gang To outsmart Elliot Ness. CONNIE The Chic WACKOWSKI--In her life did pursue The job of fashion consultant For famous Lady Dracu (la). CATHERINE The Excitable DIGGINS--As a test pilot would roar-Killing birds and wrecking jets And jamming the airplane door. CATHY The Unruffled LUCAS--Brought to fruition Don't take it yet! Dolly, Elaine, Ginger, and Karen are caught by the photographer at their favorite waiting place. 28 gently attempt the problem, Frank seeks their help. All the good qualities Of a calm politician (she never won). JOAN Hotrod CATHCART-- With care she would tend To the wants and the needs Of the muffler and fend (er). KENNY Mad WINCKO--One ambition he had To replace A1 E. Neuman On the cover of Mad . JOE The Dainty McLAUGHLIN--With grace he would slay His friends and admirers As he danced in the ballet. MIKE The Midget O’HALLORAN--He took great delight In maintaining the position Of tallest dwarf in Snow White. FRANK Speedy DICOSKEY--In old times a fixture: Forever the hero In a fast-moving picture. ANN The Baker ALLEN--At cooking was stellar. She made and baked money In the mint in her cellar. JACK The Spaniard MANION--Had only disdain For those not accepting Latin As the language of Spain. TONY Fish GENTILE-- Suitably was able To be the chief model For the fish on a tuna can label.