Swoyersville High School - Sailors Log Yearbook (Swoyersville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1945 volume:

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GERALD McBRIDE ,,.,cc ARLENE SINAL c,,,cc cccc MILDRED CHARNEY ,, DOROTHY GETCH cc,c L A get RITA STEFANKO A .cYcc,c L L A MISS ANGELINE CACCIATORE c,,,,cTypist ,,c,,,,Typist Write- Ups Write-Ups Write-Ups Write-Ups Write-Ups ,M Adviser l31 Foreword Our voyage has come to an end-now we are sailing forth into a new world, a World of which not one of us knows what is awaiting. Although we are anxious to begin our new Journey, we have no desire to forget the outstanding events that have occurred in our four years of high school life. For this reason, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and F orty-Five, set before you our school life, in this, our Sailors' Log. I4l Table Of Contents YEARBOOK STAFF IDEDICATION CLASSES ADMINISTRATION ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES Dedication It is with utmost self esteem that we, the Graduating Class of '45, do hereby dedicate this, the 1945 volume of the Sailors' Log, to Miss Angeline Cacciatore, who has retained the responsi- bility as adviser of our Yearbook for the past two years. She has proved to be an inspiration among the studentsg she has worked hard and diligently with the Yearbook Staff and has always been ready to give a helping hand to the students, regard- less of what the task may have been. Ready, willing, and able are characteristics that might well be applied to Miss Cacciatore. We feel that we cannot fully express our appreciation for all she has striven to give us, but we will say this, Thank you, Miss Cacciatore, we have enjoyed having you as a teacher, guide and a friend. l5l 6 CLASSES EVELYN L. BALUTHEY ' 'Mitzi To keep her mind inactive for two minutes would be quite an accomplishment. Music Appreciation 3, Swimming 3-4, Girl Reserve 3-4, Minstrel 4, Play 4. ELIZABETH M. BANYAR ' 'Betty A lass with beauty who made an attractive figure as a rnajorette. Victorv Club 1, Library Club 2, Majorette 2-3-4, and Minstrel 4. DOROTHY V. BOHAC D0tty' ' If 'there is ever a time Dottyl' is not talking, let us know. We want to see- the impossible! Victory Club 1, Art 1-3, Music Appreciation 2-3, Swimming 3-4, Minstrel 4, Tattler 4, Yearbook 4. HELEN T. BRICEK Breeze Vivacious and well-known for her chee-rfulness. Sports Club 1, Glee Club 2, Minstrel 4. E83 JOSEPH J. ARTIM Sinatra Our thoughts take wings, When Sinatra sings. Art Club 1, Music Appre- ciation 3, Swimming 3, Min- strel 4. LEWIS W. BLIGHT Looie There's a rumor around that he's distantly related to Einstein. Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Band 1- 2, Tattler Staff 1-4, Music Ap- preciation 3, Minstrel 4, Year- book 4. GEORGE J. BRODA ' Squirt He's quiet in school, but we've heard contrary rumors concerning his outdoor activ- ities. Music Appreciation 3. JOSEPH CACCIATORE axcachrn Now here's a very gifted lad, With brains, brawn, looks, and is never sad. Football 1-2-3-4, Swimming 3, Yearbook 4. N IN ETEEN JOSEPHINE A. BURDA Josie One of the tall attractive girls of our class who is bound to succeed. Victory Club 1, Glee Club 2, Swimming 3, Minstrel 4. MILDRED M. CHARN EY iiMil1yn1 When looking for compan- ions, not a better one can be found than Milly. Sports Club 1, Swimming 3, Art Club 3-4, Girl Reserve 3- 4, Minstrel 4, Yearbook 4. MARIE L. DEITZ llLeell Lee's subtle wit and near- ing characteristics. Victory Club 1, Library Club 2, Swimming 3-4, Tattler 4, Minstrel 4. ANNA DOLHON ..Ann,, A lass who is very seldom heard. Victory Club 1, Glee Club 3, Minstrel 4. -It L, Lv .. FORTY-FIVE B L ness are her most outstand- 'mmf' . 91 THOMAS A. CHIAZZA Uchazli May the ghost of his mem- ories roam throughout the halls as often as he did. Football 1-2-3, Swimming 4. JOSEPH R. GONGLEFSKI Chooch His skill in sports has made him a favorite with all. Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4. LEONARD F. GOSTINSKI nLe'n,, A boy whose good nature provides him with an invita- tion to all affairs. Music Appreciation, Color Guard 3-4, Minstrel 4, Base- ball 3-4, Tattler 4, Play 4, and Yearbook 4, CHESTER J. GULLA Chet-let His wonderful smile causes many heads to turn. Music Appreciation 3. A-'HM-s., ff My MARION M. G-AILUNAS nDizzy1x A pleasant girl with the knack of making friends. Music Appreciation 3, Girl Reserve 3, Play 4. ALICE L. GAVLLCK She is like-d by all who know her. Music Appreciation 3, Mill- strel 4. DOROTHY A. GETCH Getchie If it'5 published, Getchie' has read it. Art Club 1-2-3-4, Music AD- preciation 3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Glee Club 2, Minstrel 4, Year- book 4. MARGARET M. GRECULA Margie Small in stature, big of heart, Here our Margie fills the part. Art Club 1, Music Appre- ciation 3, Minstrel 4. l10l LEONARD A. JUGUS Jugie Just one glance is enough to send the girls' hearts aflut- ter. Basketball 1-2-3-4, Color Guard 1-2. WILLIAM J. JUGUS :AJ-ugien A bashful lad is he, But just as wise as he can be. Swimming 4. LEONARD -P. KELLO li!Len9! His lightning fast fingers on the accordian amaze us. Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Band 1- 2, Minstrel 3-4, Music Appre- ciation 3, Swimming 3. JOSEPH A. KOSEK llKuSlY His wittv replies will linger long in our memories. M u s i c Appreciation 3, Swimming 3, N IN ETEEN MARGARET GRIETZER Marge Although she is a quiet lass, no truer friend can be found. Victory Club 1, Library Club 2, Glee Club 3, Min- strel 4. IRENE A. GULLTUS Reme- Very quiet and intellectual. Art 'Club 1 Sports Club 1 Minstrel 4 MARGARET J. HADUCH Margie Good things come in small packages, that's Margie! Sports Club 1, Art Club 1, Music Appreciation 3, Girl Re- serve 3-4, Swimming 4, Min- strel 4. MARY A. HARDY iiHardyvv The girl with a Million Dollar disposition. Victory Club 1, Art Club 1- 3, Glee Club 2-3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Minstrel 4. llll JOHN L. KROGULSKI HLGESH Yes, that tall, good looking lad is Legs, who usually finds plenty of time- for wo- men. Swimming 3, Music Appre- ciation 3, Basketball 3-4, Yearbook 4, Senior Play 4. HAROLD R. KRYSICK uL10ydn Efficiency is the best word that will describe this Senior who is bound to succeed. Swimming 4. ANDREW J. KUBICK HPhi17l The only time we ever hear this likeable chap is when he is called upon to recite. Swimming 3. GEORGE J. KUNDRAT aiKunnyv1 His handiness and his wit make him the pet of the Sen- ior Class, Art Club 1-2, :Swimming 3, Tattler 3-4. ANASTASIA M. HOLODICK Stasia The Glamour Girl of the class. y Library Club 3, Gleef Club 2. Music Appreciation 3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Swimming 3-4, Minstrel 4, Plav 4. MARIE A. HOMETCHKO A 'Homer' ' We think Marie prefers housekeeping to school. Sports Club 1, Art Club 1, Music Appreciation 3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Swimming 4, Minstrel 4. ALBERTA B. HOVAN Berta A DODula!' girl who is well liked. Sports Club 1, Art Club 1, Music Appreciation 2-3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Minstrel 4, HELEN S. HUNIASCH I-Ioney' ' A truly perfect example of a fine and understanding friend. Sports Club 1, Minstrel 4. JOHN A. LAGOSKI ..GuS,, Gus, an all around good guy, spends most of his time keeping up on current events. Music Appreciation 3, Color Guard 3-4, Minstrel 4. AN GELO LICATA A tGar7Y If it's laughter you're after, Gar will always hit the spot. Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Band 2- 3, Swimming 3, Music Appre- ciation 3, Minstre-l 4. GERALD F. LUKAS 'APorky A happy-go-lucky fellow, never too busy to give you that big smile and friendly hello. Basketball Manager 1-2-3- 4, Football Manager 1-2-3-4, Baseball Manager 1-2-3-4. JOHN F. MATTEY liMaCh!! John is the boy who keeps Mr. Shockloss's gym classes going. Swimming 3. NINETEEN H21 J ENNIE T. INNOCENTI A lJenY! Her sweet and modest ways have made he-r a favorite companion. Glee Club 1-2, Girl Reserve 3-4, Swimming 3-4, Music Ap- preciation 3, Minstrel 4, Play 4. IRENE A. KIVINSKI Kivin She understands all of us- a greater pal you couldn't find. U Sports Club 1, Art Club 1, Music Appreciation 3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Minstrel 4, Year- book 4. MARIE C. KIWAK Olive Full of pep, vim, vigor, and vitality. Sports Club 1, Art Club 1- 3, Glee Club 3, Minstrel 4, Tattler 4. ELIZABETH M. KLISCH Lizzie A perfect secretary, none- the-less Art Club 1, Library Club 2, Glee Club 3, Cheerleader 3-4, Minstrel 4, Tattler 4, Year- book 4.' l 13 JAMES J. MATUSEK Jimmy The Yankee Doodle Boy of the Minstrel Show. Sports Club 1, Swimming 3- 4, Minstrel 4. GERALD McBRIDE HMM., A popular, dependable lad who upheld S. H. S. on the gridiron this year. Swimming 3, Football 2-3- 4, Yearbook 4. GABRIEL J. MONTELEONE HLeo!9 The big, little, athletic man- ager. Baseball Manager 1-2-3-4, Football Manager 1-2-3-4, Basketball Manager 1-2-3-4, Sports Club 1. JACOB R, NENICHKA llJake71 Jake is the problem child of the class. Swimming 3. MARY T. KONOPKA 4fKonoprr A pretty blonde whose heart belongs to the Navy. Sports Club 1, Art Club 1, Girl Reserve 3, Minstrel 4. ELIZABETH M. KOSCO ' 'Fatima Still water run-s deep. Art Club 1, Swimming 3, Tattler 4, Minstre-1 4, Play 4. HELEN M. KOVALICK Shorty Helen possesses much vital- ity and a very pleasant dis- position. We often wonder if she has a secret formula. Victory Club 1, Glee Club 2-3, Swimming 3, Minstrel 4, Yearbook 4. MARTHA R, KUHAR HMartyl7 The halls will echo their stillness when this little- live- wire is gone. Library Club 2, Music Ap- preciation 3, Girl Reserve 3- 4, Minstrel 4, Yearbook 4. F141 ALBERT J. ONCAY HAI!! A regular fe-llow who is always a leader in any field. Music Appreciation 2-3, Minstrel 4, Play 4, Colo! Guard 4, Yearbook 4. JOHN ON DISH Janutes He has a reserved seat in every class. JOHN R. OSTROSKY Yadi A look of interest in John vou'll find, When mentioning sports of any kind. M u s i c Appreciation 2-3, Football 3-4, Basketball 3-4, Baseball 3-4, Swimming 3-4, CHAR-LES J. PALUCK ' 'Bucker' ' The lad who lived up to his nickname on the gridiron. Football 1-2-3-4, Minstrel 4, Swimming 3-4. NINETEEN x I ..,. , 'ri' I 5 . V- .. ,:,. , fy ' 9 . G is Kg- , - f- f 3 N' i FORTY-FIVE 5 3 IRENE A, LAPINSKI uLaDinn Full of fun and mischief, doing things she 5houldn't. Victorv Club 1, Glee- Club 3, Play 4, Minstrel 4. FRANCES C. LAVELLE npuranu Get to know her and vou'll think she's swell. Sports Club 1, Art Club 1, Minstrel 4. CLAUDIA A. LAYTAR Susie We like 'em like Claudia: she can take a joke. Band 1-2-3, Orchestra 1-2, Sports Club 1, Art Club 1, Librarv 2-3, Minstrel 4. THERESA J. LEVITSKY A 'Treese Theresa manages to get around. Sports Club 1. Music Ap- preciation 3, Minstrel 4. I15l WILLIAM J. PFINGSTEN Billy A future plane designer, M u s i c Appreciation 3, Swimming 3-4. ' FRED J. ROMANOWSKI Moose One of Swoyerville's best athletes who won fame bv using both head and feet and lives up to his nickname. Football 1-2-3-4, Swimming 3-4. Basketball 1-2-3-4, Base- ball 1-2-3-4, Music Apprecia- tion 3. JOSEPH J. RUSNAK Bandy Joe'5 friendlv manner will gain him manv friends in the Navy. Tattler 4, Swimming 3. MICHAEL J. SAXON --Fish A diligent worker who is positivelv noiseless. ELEANOR B. LIPUT Elly ANDREW J. SEMKO Gentle, silent, demure, and -Andy sweet. I . A girl Vou an would like to His basketball prowess will meet' never be forgotten. Band 1, Art Club 1, Sports Club 1, Minstrel 4, Year- book 4. JOSEPHINE LOCASCIO Josie A neat little house manager and bookkeeper, Sports Club 1, Minstrel FLORA F. LOPKO Flossie The attractive miss who keeps her life a secret. Sports Club 1, Music Ap- preciation 3, Swimming 3-4, Minstrel 4. MARTHA A. LOPKO flMart!! A current event whiz. Library Club 2, Glee Club 2-3, Minstrel 4. Basketball 1-2-3-4. Swim- ming 3-4, Music Appreciation 3, Baseball 4. JOHN M. SINAL Fuzzy His acting ability was proved bv his portrayal of Dean of Barwell . Swimming 3, Music Appre- ciation 3, Art Club 2-3, Foot- ball 3-4, Play 4, 4. CHARLES F. SMITH Smitty The lad who has educated feet . Swimming 3-4, Music Ap- preciation 3, Play 4, Foot- ball 3. ANDREW J. SIPKO ' Hzipll He is our President for this year, and not one who chose has shed a tear. Swimming 3-4, Music Ap- preciation 2-3, Football 3-4, Minstrel 4. i s N IN ETEEN f 15 1 SALLY M. MANTA usallyu A new comer who thinks S. H. S. is tops. Minstrel 4. LOIS MCBRIDE nMacvl Sweetness of manner, grace, devoid of pride: Might hide her faults, if she had any to hide. Sports Club 1, Glee Club 2- 3, Tattler 1-2-3-4, Minstrel 4, Yearbook 4. FRANCES E. MICHAELS Francie We are sure Frances will succeed at College Miseri- cordia. Victory Club 1, Library Club 3, Glee Club 2-3, Swim- ming 3-4, Tattlefr 4, Year- book 4. JEANNE M. MONAHAN Jeanie Praise the Irish-and vou're Jeanie's friend. Victory Club 1, Music Ap- preciation 2-3, Swimming 3, Minstrel 3-4. FORTY-FIVE I 1 7 JOHN F. SKIENGEL Johnny He's just happy and con- tent to zo to school. Sports Club 1, Music Ap preciation 3, Swimming 3-4 JAMES M. SYRACU SE 4 lsirkil His dimples are the envy of every girl. Music Appreciation 3, Swimming 3-4. WILLIAM F. TIBUS Billy A boy with knowledge who always has his work pre- cared. Swimming 3, Music Appre- ciation 3. Tattler 4. MARTIN M. TORBIK uMartyn Marty found he couldn't live outside of school. Baseball 4, Swimming 4. ROBERT M. ZELNOCK ..B0b,, Robert could be called evervbodv's friend. Music Appreciation 2-3 Swimming 3. MARY M. MONAHAN Monahan With Mary around, vou hear manv a sound. Always sweet and low: she can sing, vou know. Sports Club 1, Glee- Club 2- 3, Music Appreciation '2-3, Minstrel 4, Play 4, ELEANOR B. MONCZEWSKI nrluopsyn T-O-P-S in any lauzuage. that's Topsy -always ready to share in the fun. Art Club 1, Sports Club 1, Music Appreciation 3, Swim- ming 3, Library Club 3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Minstrel 4. Play 4. VIRGINIA B. NEDELAK Virgie- Virginia will make a zood Navy wife, V Music Appreciation 2-3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Minstrel 4. i131 LENA A. ORLANDINI Lena ln Lena vou will always finc A sense of humor that is fine Glee Club 2-3, Library 2-3 Swimming 3-4, Minstrel 4, CLAIRE M. PASTERNACKI ' ' Sister' ' Just watch that girl blushl Music Appreciation 3, Min- strel 4. DOLORES C, POLACHEK ..Dee., Neat as a fashion-plate de- scribes Dee . Victorv Club 1, Girl Reserve 3-4, Swimming 3, Minstrel 4 ELIZABETH M. PUCHALSKY tlLiZH Conscientious and sincere in all she undertakes. Glee Club 2, Library Cluk 2, Cheerleader 2-3-4, Tattlei 3-4, Girl Reserve 3, Swim- ming 3, Yearbook 4, Min- strel 4. NINETEEN FOBTY-F IVE SARAH ANN ROBERTS Sally Just name the SOHE and Sallv can put it to harmony. Sports Club 1, Glee Club 2-3, Music Appreciation Minstrel 4, Plav 4. HELEN I. RUTKOWSKI Rut 3. Tall, blonde, and reserved. Sports Club 1, Music AD- preciation 2-3. Swimmini Minstrel 4, Plav 4. MARY ANN SELINSKY Marv Ann 3. Mary Ann is gifted with a love for poetrv and music. Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Band 1- 2-3-4, Minstrel 2-3-4, Victory Club 1, Glee Club 2-3. FLORENCE J, SHOLTIS Flossy Here's wishing her success in the secretarial field. Victorv Club 1, Minstrel 4, Plav 4. l 19 MARY D. SHEKOSKI Shehos The girl who blushes prot- tilv. Sports Club 1, Music Ap- preciation 2-3, Minstrel 4. ARLENE M. SINAL Termite A pleasing, smiling, brilliant lass, An active member of our class. Glee Club 1-2, Music Ap- preciation 3, Swimming 3. Minstrel 4, Yearbook 4. RITA R. STEFANKO Reet Rita can be called the flirt of the class. Victorv Club, Art Club 1, Girl Reserve 3, Music Ap- preciation 2-3, Swimming 3, Minstrel 4. EVA M. SUDA Zosh Zosh is a care-free Der- son, full of fun. and interest- ed in everything. Sports Club 1, Music Ap- preciation 3, Girl Re-serve 4. Minstrel 4. IRENE K. TRESSA Renie Quiet and neat, youll al- wavs find Renie. Sports Club 1, Music Ap- preciation 2-3, Minstrel 4. IRENE D. URBAN Urb A due-t wouldnt be com- 'plete without her. Sports Club 1, Music AD- preciation 2-3, Minstrel 4. HELEN A. VOLACK Helcha She has great possibilities. let's see them develop! Sports Club 1, Music AD preciation 2-3, Minstrel 1. MILDRED R. WARTELLA 1 :Mi1ly1v Milly is noted 'for the tuneful songs she plays and the cheer her presence brings. Art Club 1-2, Glee Club 1- 2, Library Club 1-2, Minstrel 2-3-4, Tattler 1-2-3-4, Swim- ming 3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Play 4, Music Appreciation 3, l20l IRENE J. WIENCKOWSKI Winch A well-mannered, livelv lass, welcomed by all at any time. Art Club 1, Sports Club 1, Music Appreciation 3, Girl Reserve 3-4, Swimming 3-4, Minstrel 4. FRANCES T. YAMRUS Francie Ne-ver blue, always happy- she makes a zood chum. Art Club 2-3, Glee Club 2-3, Minstrel 4, HELEN E. ZAPOVFOCKI nzop., She has a disposition which we can say is sunny. Victorv Club 1, Music Ap- preciation 2-3, Minstre-l 4, Yearbook 4, Tattler 4, Li- brary Club 3. Class The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and we were groaning as we long- ingly looked out of the schoolroom that was to prevent us from enjoying nature for four long years. We were Freshmen, and though we realized we were beginning our ascent of the ladder leading to our, oh, so distant goal, we set our yearnings aside and settled down. Taking it in our stride, we decided to make high school an institution for fun and frolic interrningled with those unavoid- able fundamentals. Hardly had we accustomed ourselves to the surroundings when we realized We were about to be honored with a new title. The year had passed with such rapidity and we had so adapted ourselves that we were rather reluctant to relinquish our position as under-dog , but with a sigh of resignation we accepted the more prom- inent title of Sophomore, This was probably the year that the class of '45 really started to take form. Our boys had thrown their hats into the ring for sports, and the girls had begun to take their place in high school society. Clubs were organized and cheer leaders representing the Sophomore class took posi- tions on the field to spur our teams on to victory, but despite the numerous activi- ties, we usually found time for our studies. Another rung on the ladder to success was mounted in '44 in our Junior year. Our boys had contributed their share toward attaining the school's sports pres- tige. The added activities of a banquet and prom, besides providing a means of entertainment, impressed upon us the fact that we, the Junior class of '44, were about to take our position on the last rung of that ladder which had previously seemed so diflicult to ascend. History 21 Needless to say, our Senior year provided us with everything we thought we had lacked in the beginning. Our teams won top honors in all there undertakings. Sweeping away all opposition, both football and basketball teams contributed two more pennants to our ever increasing collection. The presentation of both the Minstrel and Senior play proved to be a tremendous success. Since fate has provided that we accept the unpleasant with the pleasant, we were forced to deny ourselves the companionship of two of our fellow students, namely: Georg-e Haduch and George Spanich. -When our classmates heeded the call to the colors we were proud of them. Some might say the Class of '45 has had the misfortune of being a war-time gradu- ating class, but in a stricter sense we do not consider ourselves unfortunate. Op- portunities have been afforded us that would otherwise have presented themselves much later in life. We have learned the value of thrift by buying War Bonds and Stamps each week, we have learned to be charitable and have conducted scrap drives that helped the boy who sat next to us in school, we have learned, also, to regulate our lives so that we might be an asset rather than a hindrance to those whom we love and we've developed that sense of fellowship and understanding that exists among those that have a common objective in view. sie? Q L '1 Therefore, we are proud of our students who participated in the work-study plan, we honor those who have already departed seeking a greater degree of knowledge in the higher institutions of learning and, last but not least, we salute our service- men, the pride and joy of the Class of '45. Class Will We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Five, Studies to Jean Bernosky. in departing from Swoyerville High School, do hereby 1, Leatrice Deitz, leave mv --Secret love mei' to Emilv leave and bequeath to you, our teachers and our suc- Matichkon ' ' cessors, in the hope that we will long be remembered, . . . our most cherished and beloved possessions. leJ'RiiZ? Banyan leave mv attractive Shmness to Shir' Being of sound mind and memory at the time this was written, yve declare that this, our Last Will and Testa- ment, be made known and fully carried out. First, to you, our underclassmen, be you Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior, we leave our rights and privileges of occupying the empty rooms during classes. We also leave to you, the future Seniors of 'Swoyerville High School, our love for school and all that is connected with it. And last, but not least, to you, our Teachers, we leave the possessions we believe will be most valuable to you. We, the Senior Class, leave to: Mr. Buda. a lie detector to question absentees. Mr. YonKondy, a box of his world-famous Vitees . Mr. Chiampi. a private secretary to answer his cor- respondence. Mr. Palermo, a position as football coach at Notre Dame, Mr. Ollock, a business establishment in the heart of Swoyerville. Mr. Shockloss, some current Victor records. Miss Condon. a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to direct their latest movie production. Miss Malone, a brief-case to carry her many test pape-rs in. n Miss Cacciatore. a cooperative Yearbook Staff like we were. Mrs. Puhak, a record of her famous sh-sh-sh-sh and Dear Sir . Miss Zelnock, a time clock to be punched at 2:00 p. m. Miss Reilly, a hickory stick to conduct her classes. Miss Jennings, a recipe for Italian spaghetti, Mrs. 'O'Boyle, our home visitor, four flat tires to pre- vent her social calls to our parents. Mr. Haduch, our janitorgan electric grass cutter to make his work easier. I, Irene Urban, leave my love for the ODDOSite sex to Mildred Lukachko. I, Irene Gulitus, leave my many boy friends to Louise Gavlick, I, Josephine Locascio, leave my striving for higher marks to Tillie Velikie. I. Margaret Grietzer, leave my unknown brilliancy to Mary Bagienski. I. Florence Sholtis, leave my knack of matching clothes to Dolores Greglock. I, Frances Lavelle, leave my unfinished homework to anyone who has the energy to do it. I, Mary Ann Selinsky, leave my dreams of an onion patch to Mary Skurla. I, Claudia Laytar. leave my sweet tooth for homemade cakes and pies to Florence Jennings. I, Alyce Gavlick, leave my monthly reports to Little I, Sarah Ann Roberts, leave my speed in Typing to Thelma Bankovich. I, Alberta Hovan, leave my love for truant oiiicers to Josephine Hawk. I, Elizabeth Puchalsky, leave my position as head cheerleader to Eleanor Gulla. 1 I, Anastasia Holodick, leave my French leaves from school to Helen Goldee, I, Gabriel Leo, leave my managing position to Chester Andrzjewski. I, Alibert Oncay, leave my ability to imitate Charles Boyer to Gerald Ostrosky. I, Joseph Rusnak, leave my fondness for Duplan girls to Stanley Vozniak. I, Jacob Nenichka, leave my character of a wolf-in- sheep's-clothing to George Fabian. I, Theresa Levitsky, leave my apple-eating during English classes to Cecelia Pyryt. L I, Helen Kovalick, leave my dancing feet to Florence u o. I, Josephine Burda, leave my height to Stella Tibus. I, Mary Shekosky, phine Skurla. I, Margie, Grecula. I, Mary Monahan, leave my witty remarks to Jose- leave my shyness to Irene Pretko. leave my rapid speech to Helen Metro. I, George Kundrat, leave my artistic hand to Walter Yurkanin. I, Martha Lopko, leave my fairness to Rose Mary Krakosky. I, George Broda, leave my path to the OHICQ for tai-di- ness to Joseph Lupinski. I, William Pfingsten, leave my glasses as a means of defense to John Resetar. I, Helen Rutkowski, leave my cheerful disposition to Anna Tribus. I, Andrew Kubick, leave my true love for underclass- men to Michael Popson. I, Michael Saxon, leave my shyness arid ability to keep silent at all times to Joseph Kubick. I, Marv Konopka, leave my love for sailors to Rose Ann Sherinsky. I. Helen Bricek, leave my friendliness with everyone to Anna Jacobs. I. Evelyn Baluthey. leave my love for football players to Irene Cebrick. I, Marian Gailunas, leave my habit of borrowing books to anyone who can remember to return them. I, Helen Hunisch, leave my path down the tracks to Dolores Dziadosz. I, Joseph Artim, leave my Frank Sinatra voice to Frank Krakosky. I, Dorothy Ann Getch, leave my ability to memorize i22l to Florence I-Iovanec. I, Jack Krogulski, leave my legs to Albert Sekerchak. I, Leonard Kello, leave my accordian playing to Charles Gozdiskowski, I, Jeanne Monahan, leave my regular attendance at the hose house dances to Arlene Wilchinsky. I, Harold Krysick, leave my checkerboard to any Junior who can find time to use it in school. I, Fred Romanoski, leave my passing technique in football to Joseph Zannetti. I, Charles Paluck, leave my acting ability to John Mandell. I, Joseph Kosek, le-ave my love for the farm to Peter Luzetski. I, Gerald McBride, leave my wisecracks to Edward Brutko, I, Helen Zapotocki, leave my skipping classes to Mary Jugus. I, Lewis Blight, leave my pattern after Einstein to Bernard Gaj. I, Martin Torbik, leave mv camera equipment to Albert Spanich. I, Eva Suda, leave my act of acquiring stray tablets to Mary Sarsala. I, Mary Hardy, leave my fear of tests to Helen Mucha. I, Mildred Charney, leave my minute lunch periods between classes to Irene Paluck. I, Angelo Licata, leave my jet-black hair to Lindy Berti. I, John Mattey, leave my pet mouse to Buddy Wilson. I, Andrew Semko, leave my quiet disposition to Michael Kmetz. I, Lois McBride ,leave mv enormous appetite to Mar- cella Puchalsky. I, Dorothy Bohac, leave my collection of love letters to Romayne Baut. I, Irene Lapinski, leave my nightly visits to West Wyoming to Dolores Lastosky. We, John Sinal and Andrew Sipko, leave our corner booth in Manta's to Vincent Valatkavage. I, John Ondish, leave my night escapades to Albert Dzurek. I, William Jugus, leave my comical actions to Angelo PaDDa. I, John Ostrosky, leave my theatrical interests to Stanley Koschinski. I, Betty Kosco, leave my variety of colored sweaters to Marguerite Baka. I, Virginia Nedelak, leave my gum to anyone who thinks they can chew it as fast as I can. I, Frances Michaels, leave my Kate Smith voice to Theresa Kruzlik. I. Irene Wienckowski, leave my love for school to Estelle Lipo. I, William Tibus, leave my sleepiness in class to George Butsavage. I, Rita Stefanko, leave my giggles to Margaret Tom- ascik. I, Lena Orlandini, leave my natural wavy hair to Phyllis Siracuse. I, Joseph Gonglefski, leave my make-believe bash- fulness to Stanley Gowisnock, I, James Matusek, leave my exclusive hair style to Robert Tomshaw. We, Millie Wartella and Martha Kuhar, leave- our little black book to anyone who can keep up with it. I, Jennie Innocenti, leave my Palmer Method hand- writing to Emily Walko. I, Flora Lopko, leave my love for Spanish and Chem- istry Classes to Florence Letosky. I, Arline Sinai, leave my debating ability to Margaret McGroarty. I, Irene Tressa, leave my neatness to Dolores Novack. I, Anna Dolhon, leave my mountain climbing to Ruth Wienckowski. I, Marie Hometchko, leave my absenteeism to Helen Matinus. I, Sally Manta, leave my love for Swoyerville to Anna Daskam. I, Frances Yamrus, leave my abhorrence of gym classes to Pauline Slipetz. I, Eleanor Monceski, leave my wav with the boys to Dorothy Hazinski. I, Helen Volack, leave my Adrian wardrobe to Dorothy Sekerchak. I, Joseph Cacciatore, leave my Superman physique to Roland Ostrosky, I, Chester Gulla, leave mv flashing smile to John Kolesar. I, Charles Smith, leave my jaunts in my historical car, namely The Mayflower , to Bernard Volack. I, John Lagoski, leave my current event knowledge to Theodore Skrainy. I, John Skiengel, leave my nonchalant walk and ways to John Piazza. I, James Siracuse, leave to dee-p. deep dimples. I, Leonard Jugus, leave my June. I, Margie Haduch, leave my to Ruth Grapski. I, Leonard Gostinski, leave all the jealous girls, my shy glances to Matthew partialitv for servicemen my collegiate clothes to John Steck. I, Ele-anor Liput, leave my financial interests to Flor- ence Gaj. I, Elizabeth Klisch, leave my comb and mirror to Josephine Wozniak. I, Dolores Polachek, leave my resemblance of Virginia O'Brien to Ruth Maholick. I, Robert Zelnock, leave my memories of the- Allen- town bus ride in 1944 to Evelyn Clark. I, Irene Kivinski, leave my intellectual knowledge of shorthand to Tessie Popielarski, I. Claire Pasternacki, leave my bicycle to anyone. who will ride it as often as I did. I. Marie Kiwak, leave my vivaciousness to Elizabeth Gulla. I, Thomas Chiazza. leave mv wanderings through the halls to the future Seniors. I, Gerald Lukas, leave my dates with the truant officer to Daniel Kapral. 23 1 In Memoriam It is with deep sympathy that We, the Class of 1945, dedicate this portion of The Sailors' Log to two of our beloved classmates, George Haduch and George Spanich. Many cherished memories of both these boys will live eternally in our hearts. Of them, we are proud, and it is our hope that somewhere, in another world, they are once more together, and that some day we may meet again. Their deep spiritual influence will continue to inspire us and to perpetuate their names in the realm of Kindness and Goodness and enable us to keep alive a beautiful Memoriam. i241 Underclassmen It is time to bid the Underclassmen good-bye. This is not an easy task. They have been classmates and friends during the past three years. The Juniors, to whom we leave our dignified place as Seniors, have been co- operative and helpful in many Ways, and we are certain that they will con- tinue in the same spirit during the years to come. Among them are boys and girls who are good scholars and excellent athletes. The Sophomores and Freshmen are also large and outstanding groups and we are sure will meet all the high standards set by the classes before them. We know, these friends and classmates we leave behind will remember those who have gone before them and carry on. NINETEEN FORTY SIX 3-A-Room 4. MISS CACCIATORE First row, left to right:-A. Miller, E. Motichko, J. Wozniak, E. Lipo, M. McGroarty, D. Novack, F. Jennings, R. Krakosky, R Maholic, A. Daskam, R. Grapsky, E. Walk-o. Second row, left to right:--R. Skrainy, M. Kmetz, D. Kapral, D. Gozdiskowski, D, Seker- cak, A. Jacobs, F. Letosky, R. Tomshaw, M, Tomko, C. Andrzjewski, R. Luzetski. Third row, left to right:-B. Gaj, S. Koschinski, R. Ostrowskie. J. Kolesar, J. Kubik, S. Vozniak, S. Gowisnock, M. Popson, J. Lykin, F. Kraskosky, S. Michaels, G. Ostrowskie. f25l 3-B-Room 10 MR. OLLOCK First row, left to right:-J. Bernosky, I, Cebrick, A. Tribus, P. Slipetz, I. Biggs, I. Pretko, M, Bagienski, H. Mucha, M. Lukachko, C. Pyryt, T. Popielarski, J. Skurla. Second row, left to right:-A. Wilchinsky, J. Hawk, J. Matinus, T. Bankovich, D. Greg:- lock, L. Gavlick, M. Jugas, E. Gulla, R. Wienckowski. Third row, left to right:-M. June, J. Lupinski, A, Spanich, J. Mandell, A. Dzurek, E. Brutko, W. Wilson. NINETEEN FORTY- SIX 3-C-Room 7 MR. CHIAMPI First row, left to right:-D. Hazinski, R. A. Sherinski, F, Gaj, I. Paluck, F. Lulo, E. Gulla, H. Goldee, R. Friedman, D. Dziadosz, T. Vilikie, D. Lastoskv, M. Skurla. Second row, left to right:-M. Puchalsky, S. Reese, A. Olejnik, T. Kruzlick, M. Chorba, M. Tomascik, P. Siracuse, M. Baka, S. Tibus, E. Clark, A. Hudik, Third row. left to right:-R. Baut, J. Piazza, J. Resetar, J. Zannetti, J. Wolinsky, A. Sekerchak, G, Fabian, L. Berti, V. Valatkavage, W. Yurkanin, F. Hovanec. I26l 2-A-Room 5 MRS. PUHAK First row, left to right:-C. Pointek, I. Maholic, M. Denowski, M. Muscavage, A. Pani W. Potasky, A. Gilmore, D. Kender, A. Grasso. Second row, left to right:-G. Burkhardt, J. Carnicky, W Buda, G. Markoch, L. Gavlick E. Yarosh, A. Wheeler, P. Maholic, R. Savage, C. Hazinski. Third row, left to right:-J. Be-nesky, B. Swetts, M. Vestauskas, T. Doletcki, W. Kazi mer, W. Romanoski, J. Deeb, W. Michaels, W. Kazimer, T. Shivy, J. Repko. NINETEEN FORTY- SEVEN 2-A-1-Cahalan Building MISS WOLF First row, left to right:-T. Treckiewicz, M, Wednik, D. Ernclrshaw, A. M. Artim, D. James, A. Gailunas. A. Walko, B. Torbik, M. Mulaski, M. Voak. Second row, left to right:-A. Ference, R. Sobon, J. Condo, P. Gavllck, A .Weiss. L, Woodich, L. Callahan, H. Hoosic, J. Budash. Third row, left to right:-J. Morkoch, J. Regalis, S. Zapotocki, J, Yagodzinski, R Paluck. J. Kosek, A. Ondish, J. Hometchko. f V - ' A inn. as amz 1271 2-B-Room 6 MR. YONKONDY First row, left to right:-I. Hallis, M. Zaterick, M. Lukesh. H. Hanusin, A. Dzurek, B. Backo, A. Hornick, A. Kovalick, D. Farris, J. Cicero, N. Chiazza. A. Urban. Second row, left to right:-F. Romanosky, J. Yuhas, H. Kolesar, D. Sidelko, M. Pacovsky, P. McMurtry, C. Urban, A. Lykin, J. Popson, II. Kaminsky, M. Sopko, M, Saxon. Amos. D Greza, A G. Liput Holup, S Third row, left to right:-L. Drobenak, J. Olejnick. R. Yanchick, R. Polachek, R. Shemo A. Whitman, M. Krzeszowski, J. Rebar, J. Bellas, E. Grivensky, B. Kovalick, C. Sapack M, Grieftzer. NINETEEN FORTY- SEVEN 2-C-Room 9 MISS REILLY First row, left to right:-J. Bavolick, D. Neveglis, M. Mattey, T. P1elmara J Brown D Zamber, R. Lapatto, N. Konopka, J. Adams, B. Yuhas. M. Rabada, R Romanauskas B Sharnpak, F. Kuzrna. Second row, left to right:-A. Bojarcik, S. Dolhon, E. Kozokas. M. Anderko M Vo1tek B. Dolchak, S. Skrainy, L. Treckiefwicz, C. Hovanec, W. Vitali, A. Belskv T Volack Third row, left to right:-J, Gulla, C. Dudek, J. Monahan, J. Lykin H Gavdos F La goski, E. Makowski, J. Liqua. R. Pozaic, J. Teixeira. f23l 1-A-Cahalan Building MRS. MERLI First row, left to right:-C. Stanishefski, J. Baronsky, H. Klisch, R. Paluck, H. Howatch, B. Paluck, J. Hovan, J. Tressa, H. Edwards, A. Kundrat. Second row, left to right:-J. Opsitos, F. Novroski, J. Semko, E. Lewis, R. Olejnick, G. Reggie, J. Grozalis, E. Buynak, F. Lucas. 'Third row, left to right:-R. Balukonis, S. Gresavage, C Zanetti, B. Adamchick, C. Lacing, C. Choskiewicz, B. Chirnock, R. Ondish. NINETEEN FORTY- EIGHT 1-B-Cahalan Building MRS. KOLESAR First row, left to right:-W. Ostroski, A, Fosko, M. Kurilla, A. Krakovskas, M. Baldovsky C. Clark, R. M. Skrabut, N, Innocenti, B. Sapack. Second row, left to right:-D. Jones, J. Sapack, E. Patera, J. Hovanec, S. Koscielski F. Krakovsky, J. Chorba, J. Podskoch, G. Demboski, Third row, left to right:-J. Forgatch, J. Lutz, T. Semanek, A. Maholick, A. Saxon, L Mulaski, J. Sapack, E. Burgess, l29l 1-C-Cahalan Building ESTHER SPIEGEL First row, left to right:-J. McBride, E. Grega, L. Cebrick, J. Pozaic, M. Bodanik, E Sholtis, F. Kiwak, H. Sparlow. Second row, left to right:-R. Lavelle, B. Urbanchick, J. Visco, A. Gutch, R. Shampack S. Nedelak, F. Wisniewski, G. Rusinko, B. Volack, D. Pretko, S. Kielan. Third row, left to right:-M. Kempa, T. Nenichka, F. Rosavage, M. Kotch, J, Harchar M. Leshinski, A. Knish, J. Matej, A. Brizek, W. Levitsky, B. Williams. NINETEEN F ORTY- EIGHT 1-D-Cahalan Building MRS. GEORGE MARCIN First row, left to right:-R Baransky, T. Shumanski, E. Hlavac, D. Madar, A. Chicvar, M. Brutko, L. Schultz, D. Veytovich, E, Kivinski, D. Wilchinski, R. Dula, H. Lupinski. Second row, left to right:-M. Saxon, B. Major, B, Kochan, M, Hawk, R. Peeler, M Marcin, L. Gulla, F. Grecula, A. Wiencowski, D. Howatch. Third row, left to right:-I. Urban, B. Rutkowski, L. Cebrick, R. Polk, L. Ferraro, J Kundrat, Mrs. G. Marcin, H. Miller, G. Davis, J. Slapack, B, Tomaschik, J. Nowicki. l30l .445 WMM 449 3-P 'V w 4 ,Md aw 5 5 wr YR' 39. ,QI xwirw I31I H321 A , ig-Q! 5:,UL 4fff 3 - diif,.j X ' f l 14117 J' ' rl ' ,L f-X - Ag ' Q QF' WFQN 7, It x ' l f , , I Q, , i J Lufifrynf up ll x Q fx? I ,fX if 122 1 l, LX ADMINISTRATIGN WALTER S. BUDA Principal's Message Mr. Walter S. Buda who has been our Supervising Principal since we began our Sophomore year in 1942, came to us from Newport Township High School and their loss was our gain. Mr. Buda has tried to do everything pos- sible for the betterment of our high school and has had the cooperation of its faculty and students. On this page, dedicated to him, we wish to thank him for all the opportunities he has made possible for us by his diligent and untiring efforts to guide us on Life's Highway. The Faculty W Q. .gl ANGELINE M. CACCIATORE Commercial EDWARD F. CHIAMPI Biology-Physics-English AGNES K. CONDON English-Latin-History 34 3 E'-is l Faculty REGINA R. JENNINGS Nurse EVE SIEMINSKI KOLESAR Mathematics MARY R. KEARNEY Art Supervisor MARGARET M. MALONE Social Studies MARY ZABRESKI MARCIN Science BERNADINE STEFANKO MERLI Latin-English MARY REGAN O'BOYLE Home School Visitor JOSEPH S. OLLOCK Commercial-Radio Code LOUIS E. PALERMO Spanish-English-Chemistry MARGARET BANKOVICH PUHAK Commercial ALICE M. REILLY English-History MICHAEL D. SHOCKLOSS Physical Education JOHN YONKONDY M athematics-English J OSEPHINE I-I. ZELNOCK Shorthand-History it Q7 Board Oi Education The Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Five take this privilege and honor to extend our appreciation and re- spect to the Board of Education. It is their aim to give every student an opportunity to acquire knowledge that will one day be a priceless foundation for an education in more advanced fields. The self confidence we have attained, after our four years of study, is streng- thened by the perfect example of their cooperation and expert guidance in all ac- tivities, at all times. After leaving Swoyerville High School, no matter how long or wherever we may be, we shall look upon our Board of Direc- tors with great respect and admiration. Seated J Kazmeroski, Treasurer: G. Swetts, President: G. Volanskv Secretary Standing M Zipay, P. Jurchak, Attorneyg J. Holup, Vice-President: J Kender J Zim W S Buda Supervising Principal. i36l ATHLETICS SPGRTS From the introduction, to the present standing of athletics at S. H. S., the feats of our athletes shall be registered for posterity in the annals of this great but minute school, situated in this beauteous Wyoming Valley, a part of these United States of America. Out of participation in athletics, evolves an individual capable of rising to new and greater heights because of the stalwart character, the coordina- tion of mind and body, and the instinct and determination every athlete pos- sesses. Therefore, we pay homage to these athletes who by their ambitions and efforts have raised the science of ath- letics to such a high standard at our Alma Mater that with each passing year the white anchor silhouetted against the blue of our standard, towers above its rivals. The ending of the 1944 baseball sea- son once again brought our team honors. The opposition was tough but Swoyer- ville crushed all but Hanover. The team which once again held Syoyerville at the top was composed of a group of fine athletes, namely Romanowski, But- savage, Kolesar, Gowisnock, Savage, Grytcko, Lukas, Ostrosky, Krakosky, Volack and Gostinski, and this year with the addition of Tomshaw, Zanetti, Semko and Cacciatore, Swoyer- ville hopes to win another pennant. During the vacation while we were basking in the hot sun, the football team was being whipped into shape. Their intense practice was well rewarded as the closing of the season showed. An amazing team stepped out onto the gridiron. Just the sight of their brawn gave the opposing team the jit- ters. All opposition was smeared from 38 the gridiron as if some great unseen hand had smashed them into oblivion. Every game carried spectacular thrills but all good things must come to an end and the season ended with another league title and cup. We cannot give credit to one alone because without the entire aggregation it would not have been possible. The outstanding participants were Paluck, Butsavage, Zannetti, McBride, Romanowski, Gonglefski and Cacciatore. With the termination of the football season came a change in uniform. The red, white and blue entered upon its task of also carrying the banner of Swoyerville above its rivals. The team was composed of veterans of the preceding year, namely Gon- glefski, Semko, Romanowski, Jugas, June, Skerchak, Ostrosky, Krogulski. The squad brushed through all their rivals with the ferocity and swiftness of a hurricane on the rampage and the North League title was again clinched as it had been in five preceding years. The regular season ended with an amazing total of 53.9 points for Swoyer- ville to the 25.9 points for the opposi- tion. Swoyerville, the defending Champs of District II, met Plymouth in a game that never will be forgotten by the fans or athletes in Wyoming Valley on March 7, 1945, for Swoyerville was brilliant in defeat as it was brilliant in victory. Be- fore the game was over the score was tied nine times in all. The game then went into an extra period which ended in a tie of 36-36. A sudden death period began and ended with Plymouth making one tally thus nosing out Swoy- erville. THE TRCPHY CASE Two new trophies have been added to the Trophy Case this year-the Luzerne County Football Conference Trophy and the North League Basket- ball Trophy. Spalding Trophy-Baseball 3 eeevooooroo.oorro .oo,.Yooori,,,,,A, Y ,, ,,,,, , , , S. H. S. West League-Baseball o,eY.,e Bloomsburg Trophy-Basketball .. oe,,. .. A North League-Basketball ,errrrrre rrer..errrrrw, ,,rr rrrr ,r,Y,,,,wV , , . S. H. S. Bowhng Champs rrrrerrrrrrrr,r.rrrrr,r,rrr, ,,.rrr.,,,r,r, ,,,,,,,, , Luzerne County Football Conference rrerrrrereeerr eeeee,errrerrrrr ,erer 3 3 Atty. P. R. Selecky-North League Trophy-Baseball r . 3, , North League Championship-Basketball .e.....ree. C .. C r r r r S. H. S. Valley Champions-Swoyerville Merchants' Association Trophy-Baseball ee...eeee...e.e.eeee,e.....,e..,ee..,,...,.,. .r,e . or r North League Champions-Basketball , , ,. ,, , 3 Luzerne County Conference Champs-Football ,, North League Championship-Basketball ,r,z..,z ,B ,, . 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FOOTBALL SCORES Swoyerville ...... 6 Forty Fort .. O Swoyerville 6 Ashley . ., ,, 0 Swoyerville , 20 Kingston Twp. . 7 Swoyerville . 27 Pittston .. O Swoyerville . 7 West Wyoming 0 Swoyerville . , , 25 Edwardsville 0 Swoyerville , ., 27 St. John's . . 7 Swoyerville ,, , , 0 Sayre , , 5 Swoyerville .. .. 20 Luzerne . O Swoyerville .. ..... 6 Newport . 6 COACHES S- ew ... ' .ri-2 'gil Q an LOUIS PALERMO EDWARD CHIAMPI JOHN YONKONDY f 403 Charles Paluck, full-back Walter Michaels, guard Joseph Wolinsky, end Andrew Sipko, end George Butsavage, half-back Joseph Gonglefski, center Fred Romanowski, half-back 41 John Sinal, tackle John Resetar, guard Gerald McBride, quarter-back Joseph Cacciatore, tackle John Deeb, full-back John Ostroskie, end Joseph Zannetti, half-back BASKETBALL 70 50 50 33 40 32 41 39 68 70 57 83 45 M. June. First row, left to right:-QS. Gowisnock, A. Semko, J. Gonglefski, L. Jugas, F. Romanoski, Second row, left to right:-Mr. Chiampi, J. Ostnwoski, F. Krakosky, A. Sekerchak, J. Kolesar, J. Shivy, G. Lucas, G. Monteleone- Swoyerville ....,. .,, Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Edwardsville Basketball Scores Klngston ...,..... ........ Shickshinny .......,. ,, Hazleton .............. .. West Wyoming ..,,... Shickshinny Taylor .......,.. Alumni ..................... Hughestown Wilkes-Barre Warrior Run Jenkins Twp. Sugar Notch trap. . 81 68 35 49 77 32 77 48 45 49 55 49 38 Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville ..,... , ., Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville U Pittston Twp. . Prmgle 3 ........ 3 Ashley . c..,, , .West Wyoming , Hughestown Wilkes-Barre Warrior Run Twp Jenkins Twp. ..,... , Sugar Notch Pittston Twp, Pringle .. . Ashley . . . . Plymouth .... 1 P.I.A.A. Play off. . Andrew Semko. forward . Fred Romanowski. center . Joseph Gonglefski, guard 5. Matthew June. forward 1 2. Leonard Jugas. guard 3 4 . John Ostrosky, forward . Frank Krakosky, guard . John Kolesar, guard 6 7 8 9 10. Albert Sekerchak, center Junior Varsity First row:-S. Seker- chak, T. Shivy, C. Jackson. J. Lykin, S. Polk, J. Piazza. Standing:-Mr. E, Chi- amoi, Coach: J. Monahan, J. Repko, W. Michaels. A. Sapack, J. Semko. Man- azers: C. Andrzjewski, G. Monteleone-. . Stanley Gowisnock, forward I43 BASEBALL sSV m 'gil J' .un . fi--use ...,,' Q a ...5 , x J X K JJJJ ttdaedaa t . J' r aw 3 s B J 2 .golf V11 J ggavgg Q wiv: l idigvig, figgffivq, 9.49.1 Seated, bottom row, left to right:-Joseph Zannetti, Robert Tomshaw, John Ostroski, Bernard Volack. Standing, left to right:-Chester Andrzjewski, Manager: Francis Krakosky, Leonard Gostinski, Andrew Semko, Stanley Gowisnock, John Kolesar, Fred Romanowski, Joseph Cacciatore, Mr. Louis Palermo, Coach. Cheerleaders First row, left to right:-E. Klisch, E, Puchalsky, E. Gulla. Second row, left to right:-D. Kended, D Sekerchak, B. Dolchak, T. Mucha. f44l Y45 V161 bi xx XX X i X I X X ACTIVITIES BAND QL 9. QE vii' First row, loft to right:-B. Polk, J. Schultz, S. Grasso, R. Polk Second row, left to right:+Mr. Selinsky, L. Gostinski, J. Lagoslxi, E. Jetticli, A. Solin- Sky, C. Stanishefski, A. Abbott, S. Levitsky, C Lavin, M. Saxon. C. Ducivk, B. Gui, A Oncay. Third row, left to right:-W. Buda, C. Lacina, L. Berti, G. Ostrowskie, M- Seilinslcy J. Mandell, J. Novroski, J. Lapinski, J. Slapak, M. Tomko, J. Holup. Drum Maj orettes Q -. N.. Q J Left to right:-B, Banyar. I. Sidelko, F. Lagoski. J. Shission, M. Pacovsliy. l43l ................l ART CLUBS TOP--First row, left to right:-M. Wartella, M. Haduch, R. Stefanko, I. Wienckowski, A. Holodick, M. Charney, D. Getch, I. Kivinski, J. Monahan. Second row, left to right:-R. Romanouskas. N. Konopka, T, Mucha, A, Hornick, B. Yuhas, D. Matej, C. Hovanec, B. Backo, L. Haddick, F. Kuzma, B. Shampack, H. Mucha. A. Wilchinski, D. Zamber. Third row, left to right:-T. Pie-kara. A. Daskam, G. Linut, D. Sidelko, D. Sekerchak. E. Gulla, J. Bernosky, J. Wozniak, F. Gaj, I. Paluck, E. Clark, D. Farris, M. Vojtek. M. Rabada. Fourth row, left to right:-J. Adams, R. Lapatto, T. Volack, D. Neveglis, W. Yurkanin. J. Deeb, Miss Kearney, W. Michaels, J. Monahan, M. Anderko, B. Dolchak, J. Brown. A. Kivinski, BOTTOM-First row, left to right:-A. Pani, B. Paluck. R. Paluck, C. Clark. R. Scrabut A. Chicvar. M. Brutko, M. Baldovsky, H. Howatch, A. Krakauskas, F, Kiwak, A. VVien- cowski, A. Lavelle, G. Ruzinko, F. Wisniewski Second row, left to right:-G. Burkhardt, A. Brizek, A. Grasso, W. Potaskv. A. Gil- more, D. Jensen, M. Muscavage, Miss Kearney. adviser: F. Wisnewski, M. Denowski, D Kender. M. Kempa, A. Kundrat, C. Stanishefski. A Third row, left to right:-F. Novroski. R. Polk, D. Jones. J. Markoch. S. Koscielski B. Adamchick, C. Lacina, A. Wheeler. J. Kotch. E, Lewis. R. Ondish, B. Chimock. J Semko. Fourth row, left to right:-J. Harchar. M, Vestaukaus, T. Dolctcki. l' 49 l Minstrel Artim. Endmen:--L. Gostinski, J. Lagoski, A. Licata, L, Kello, J. Matusek. A. Oncay. First row, left to right:-F. Krakosky, I. Urban, S. Roberts, M Monahan, F. Michaels, E. Klisch, T. Kruzlik, L. McBride, L. Blight, Interlocutorg M. Kiwak, J. Innocenti, A. Holodick, M. Haduch, M. Wartella, R. Stefanko, I. Cebrick, H. Rutkowski, E. Clark, J. Second row, left to right:-I, Tressa, M. Grietzer, M. Shekoski, D. Getch, M. Baluthev, S. Manta, D. Bohac, M. Kuhar, H. Kovalick, E. Puchalsky. M, Loplio, L. Dietz, F. Lavello, A. Wilchinski. J. Monahan, L. Orlandini, Miss Condon, Director. Third row, left to right:-A. Kubik, C Pasternacki, H. Brizek, A. Dolhon, M. Grecula, C. Laytar. E. Monceski, M. Hardy, B. Kosco, F. Sholtis, D. Polachek, I. Kiivinski, M. Char- ney, M. Konopka,B.Banyar, M. Selinsky, M. Hunisch, J, Burda, C. Paluck. Seated, front:-M. Wartella, S. A. Roberts, M. Gailunas, H. Rutkowski, F. Sholits, B. Kosco, M. Monahan, Standing:-Miss Agnes Condon, directory J. Krogulski, A. Holodick. A. Oncay, E. Mon- ceski, C. Smith, J. Innocenti, J. Sinal, E. Baluthey. Absent when picture was taken:-Irene Lapinski. l50l Girl First row, left to right:-M. Haduck, F. Jennings. D. Sekerchak. E. Lipo, M, Mcflroatv. l . Siraeuse, E. Baluthey, President: Miss Jennings, Adviser: A. Holodick, I, Wiemvkowski. E. Monceski, F. Lopko, J. Innocenti, A. Daskam. Second row, left to right:-L, Dietz, M. Wartella, M. Kuhar, D. Gulch, R. Bnut, D. Hazinski. I. Paluck, E. Gulla, T. Popielarski. H. Mucha, D. Novack, H Zapotovki, F. Lulo. Third 1-ow, lel't to right:-V. Nedelak, F. shows, 1. Kivinski, M. Puchalskv, 13, Mmivhim, RGSGIVSS E. Gaj. R. Sherinsky, R, Maholick. A. Jacobs. M. Baka, M. Jugas, A Wilchinski. R. Krakosky, E. Walko- Fourth row, left to right:-A. Hovan, J, Monahan, M. Charney. M. Hardy, D. Polzrwhok. E. Suda, R. Stelanko, A. Miller. A! l. 4: . as A - . M K First row, left to right:-G. Ostrowskie, R, Ostrowskie. Second row, left to right:-A. Licata, E. Clark, C. Gozdiskowski. Middle:fJ. Polk. h lm C L B1 h O Third row, left to rig ti-M. Tom 'o. . Lacina, . ig t. Fourth row, left- to right:-L. Berti, C, Lavin, S. Grnrro. Ichestra Fifth row, left to right:-AW, Buda, J. Lapinski. Sixth row:-M. Selinsky. l51l Blue And White Tattler Staff First row, left to right:-E. Gulla, M. Wartella, M. MciGroarty, M. Kiwak, F. Michaels, D. Bohac, L. Blight, Editor, L. McBride, H. Zapotocki, E. Kosco, E Klisch. Second row, left to right:-D. Madar, W. Potasky, G. Liput, A. Gilmore, A. Artim Mr. Ollock, Adviser: R, Baut, E. Puchalsky, M. Puchalsky, R. Palucli, H. Lupinski. Y Third row, left to right:-F. Krakosky, J. Rusnak, L. Gostinski, W. Tibus, G. Kundrat l52l Sai1Or's Log Staff First row, left to right:--G. McBride, E. Puchalsky, J. Cacciatore, E. Liput, L. Blight, L. McBride, A. Oncay, I. Kivinski, L. Gostinski. Second row, left to right:+G. Monteleone, D. Bohac, F, Michaels. M. Charney, A. Hovan, Miss Cacciatore, Adviserg E. Klisch, A. Sinal, R. Stefanko, M. Kuhar, H. Kovalick. Third row, left to right:-D. Getch, M. Hardy, D. Polachek, A. Licata, A, Sipko, G. Kundrat, B. Banyar, I. Lapinski, M. Haduch. . ANDREW.J. SIPKO Class Motto: P es'dent THE WILL TO D05 JOSEPH CACCIATORE THE SOUL TO DARE Vice-President Class Colors: ARI3QIj,2tfffAL GREEN AND GOLD JOSEPH GONGLEFSK1 Class Flower: Treasurer GARDENIA i531 BANQUET l54l 55 H561