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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1950 volume:

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This is our honor to dedicate the Yearbook of the Class of 1950 to you, who gained our love, admiration and above all, our greatest respect. FCREWORD Four glowing jewels have imbedded themselves in the coronet of our mem- ories. Four precious years have faded into the past. Within this Sailors' Log lie the records of our achievements. Here are mirrored those things for which we strove, of which we dreamt, for which we kept Swoyerville in our hearts. May the reader find pleasant joy, faithful friends, trusty guides, and sweet memories within the pages of this book. CONTENTS Administration and Faculty Classes ---- Athletics ---- Activities and Organizations Candids ---- Page 7 Page 14 Page 48 Page 57 Page 75 E F 55 Q 5 S 5 ,, 5 3 5 ll XSk S www l WALTER S BUDA Supermszng Prznczpal A MESSAGE TO THE SENIORS - You are graduating into a world of uncertainty. You are discovering once again more acutely than ever how tragic is human frailty and how unstable is man-made peace. The unbridled and unguarded peace of the last war is throw- ing us into another era of chaos and tremendous inter- national difticulty. Distrust and discontent have brought about a disregard for human rights and individual liberty. The creed of true peace is being perpetuated in our nation alone. As lovers of human rights, our nation tries to avert war. However, we must not do it by appeasement again. The liberty that we cherish we must defend fiercely with our lives. Indoctrination of human rights into the hearts of people can avoid a ghastly atomic war. As graduates of a public and tax-supported institution, you must realize that the only road to peace is a complete understanding of the rights of man and the laws based upon WALTER S. BUDA, Supervising Principal these rights. PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE: Congratulations to the class of 1950. This is an occasion of enjoyment, and prideg but primarily it is your first grand triumph of youth filled with bright hopes and great ambitions. ' For you, this is a golden hour. Would that it remain so. But this hour marks the greatest change in your life. As students you have proven yourselves. I hope you continue to be successful in your future life. In parting may I wish you health, happiness and pleasant experiences in your new life. MICHAEL SHOCKLOSS Principal MICHAEL D. SHOCKLOSS Principal FACU LTY BERNARD BURNAT Biology ANGELINE CACCIATORE Commercial LOUISE CALLAHAN Secretary EDWARD CHIAMPI Chemistry-Physics JOSEPH GULLA Commercial ANITA HOVANEC Geography Arithmetic LOUIS HOVANEC Industrial Arts English - History MARGARET J ENNINGS History FAC U LTY REGINA J ENNINGS School Nurse MILDRED LANG English MARGUERITE MALON E Social Studies JOHN MATTE English - Music BERNADINE MERLI English JOHN MCDONNELL Physical Education MARY O'BOYLE Mathematics ANN MAE PASTERNACKI Music FACU LTY MARGARET PUHAK GEORGE SHENDOCK Commercial DR. REIFF School Dentist ALICE REILLY Physical Education PIA SELECKY Home Economics Science Spanish - Latin JOHN WALLACE Guidance MIRIAM WOLFE Civics - History English JOHN YONKONDY Mathematics BOARD OF EDUCATION In the fall of 1946 a group of students entered Swoyerville High School as Freshmen. From year to year our number has been grad- ually increased. The way which We have had to follow has been no easy one. In the struggle, We have received invaluable help from our counsellors, advisers, teachers and above all our board of education. As We students are reaching the end of our course, we turn to them with gratitude-with gratitude because of the sacrifice of time and effort which they have made for us. We, the Class of 1950, have ascended one more rung on the ladder of life. As we are leaving these personalities, we wish to pause to give them the credit which they rightfully deserve. Seated first row-Charles Lacina, Secretary, John Chichvar, President Attorney Anthony Wallace Frank Bebey, Vice President, Edward Walsh, Treasurer Second row Emil Zannettl John Hoosic, Athletic Chairmang Angelo Siracuse SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS FRANK LIPO ANDREW LYKON LEONA VOLACK HELEN BEDNAR President Vice President Secretary Treasurer CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS White Carnation Maroon and Gray CLASS MOTTO The Will to do: The soul to dare Class Song of '50 fWithout A Songl To look ahead With patience, guidance, and care Is now the task we bear, Our teachers have worked each doing their With pride and tears share, Our caps and gowns we wear, Fulfilling a deed, a deed which will lead some- The years ahead behold a future there, day to somewhere, Pray God be near. Farewell for now Fond memories We leave you with a sigh, Each one we cherish so, We take our bow Within our hearts From dear old Swoyerville High, Each day where 'er we go, Our high school days will never ever die, The joys we knew will never cease to grow, For God was near. For God was near. 15 Graduation ll Never did it seem possible that this far-fetched word would so soon be- come a reality. We find ourselves now at the Hnale of that performance which we have so diligently and laboriously anticipated for twelve full and eventful years. Actually, the earlier part of our school life seems but a vague mist of pleasant mem- ories surrounding a happy childhood. It was in the September of 1946, that our good ship pulled into the Port of Freshmen, its pass- engers consisting of an excited group of youngsters, ready to begin there a new chapter of their lives that would be the groundwork by which they would reap the fruits of later life. No phase of our high school life could prove insignificant, for our class rose to prominence early in its existence. Our athletes proved themselves future champions by Winning the Freshman Basket- ball Trophy, and by actively participating in football. We were the first to hold a Freshman Prom, which Was a huge success proving our ability to organize. Our class was also the first to take the Iowa Intelligence Exams. We were sorry to set sail again, but our regrets were soon overshadowed by the great expectations of the following years. The Sophomore Harbor proved to be a place offering extensive fields for sports, recreation and strange studies. There were new friends to meet, new activities in which to participate and above all we really be- longed, for now we were transferred to the High School Building. Everything was open to us. We had Sophomore Cheerleaders, Sophomore Majorettes, and our athletes were already making names for themselves in basketball and on the gridiron. The girls were not to be outdone either. They added another trophy to the library by coming out on top in the Girls' Softball Tournament, sponsored by the Y. W. C. A. The year Hew by, and before we knew it, We were at sea again heading straight for Junior Bay. At this time, however, we were considered veterans and every one held an air of superiority, for it made us feel so important to be looked upon as future leaders. We watched the struggles of the Seniors with watchful eyes, for we knew that soon we too, would be facing the same problems. The Junior-Senior Banquet was a gala event, but beneath all the gaity, we held a dread in our hearts of the following year. Students were now formulating definite plans for their future careers and professions, and we became wise and learned, filled with the vast knowledge of the world about us. All too soon, we became Seniors. Our ship was worn but nevertheless, still strong, for we had braved the rough seas and strong winds with stalwart hearts and fierce de- termination. It was our turn to set an example. We sponsored all the affairs, held the Minstrel and Play which were both successes. Cham- pions in sports, we certainly were. Wyom- ing Valley Grid Champs . was the title our tenm held and as for basketball- our team fills pages and pages in the manuals of good sportsmanship and athletic ability. Now we look with misty eyes on what we are leaving behind. The friends we met will always be remembered, and the hours spent with them are memories to be cher- ished. We are graduating in the mid- century, entering into a new era-an atomic era offering great possibilities to those eager to conquer new fields. We are ready, how- ever, for anything that lies in store for us. The education we have received has instilled into our hearts the ideals of equality and freedom and the fierce hatred of the enemies of peace. With these thoughts behind us, we can not fail, for we shall strive to uphold our rights. We go now, not as a whole, but each individual must face his own fate. Our hearts are sad in leaving, but being members of the Class of 1950, we can do nothing but succeed. SENIORS FRANK J. AFFELDT Ickles As far as music goes, he can't be beat, His clarinet playing is a delightful treat Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Music Appreciation 23 Orchestra 1, 2, Minstrel 4. DORIS BARILLA Doris Scarcely a word, hardly a sound, But where there's a skating rink, Doris is found. Y-Teens 3, 4, Minstrel 45 Swimming 2, Music Appreciation 2. JOSEPH J . BARILLA Bergen Joe is handsome and full of fun, The jolliest person under the sun. Basketball 2, Mlnstrel 43 Music Appreci- ation 2. JOANN LOUISE BAUT Joomla A merry heart untouched by care Belongs to Joan, a friend so rare. Art Club 1, 2, 33 Swimming 1, 2, Y- Teens-Sec. 3-President 43 Basketball 43 Minstrel 43 Music Appreciation 23 Baseball 2. HELEN ANN BEDNAR tcpinkyvr Jolly, clever, and attractive, In school affairs she's mighty active. Swimming 1, 23 Music Appreciation 2: Y-Teens 3, 43 Tattler Staff 35 Yearbook Staff 4, Class Treasurer 43 Senior Com- mittee 4g Student Council3Presi dent 4. SENIORS ANDREW BEGOSH tlAndylr Teasing the girls is the joy Of this tall, clever boy. Music Appreciation 2: Mfnstrel 4: Swimming 2, 3. MARY BARBARA BRICEK Breeze Always joking always glad, No finer pal to be had. Swimming 1, 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 ' Y-Teens 3, Minstrel 4. .4, ROBERT K. BURKHARDT Burk Bob, the silent type? What a rumor He's a good sport with a sense of humor Music Appreciation 23 Minstrel 4g Senior Play 4. MARY CHAJKO Chicken So very quiet, so very neat, Here's one girl you must meet. Swimming 13 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Minstrel 4: Y-Teens 3, 4. HENRY CHESKIEWICZ npoopn Henry is one of our students rare, Comes and goes without a care. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. SENICRS BENJAMIN CHIAZZA HBe,nlu Willing he is and willing to please, What other virtues are better than these. Minstrel 4: Art 1, 21 Student Council 3, 43 Yearbook Staff 4: Senior Play 43 Swimming 1, 2, Tattler Staff 1, JOSEPHINE R. CHIAZZA Josie A winning smile and Hashing eyes, To be every one's friend she certainly tries. Art 1, 2, 3, 43 Swimming 1, 25 Tattler 2, 33 Basketball 4: Y-Teens 3, 43 Cheer- leader 2, 3, 4, Yearbook Staff 4: Min- strel 4g Play 4, Music Appreciation 1, 23 JOAN LENA CIARUFFOLI She1'uf A well known girl, who has a gay life, But her one ambition is to become Alec's lovely wife. Swimming 1, 2, 3: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 3, 43 Minstrel 43 Yearbook Staff 41 Art 1. MARY ANN DALEY Merch Mary Ann has a pleasant smile, With her it seems to be the style. Swimming 1, 23 Music Appreciation 25 Y-Teens 33 Minstrel 4. ANTHONY DOLHON clTOnynn He's very quiet so they tell, But maybe we don't know him very well. SENICDRS .,l '+ KARL L. DOMANOSKY Gismo Karl is dependable and kind, The best friend you'll ever find. Minstrel 43 Music Appreciation 2. JOSEPHINE MARY DZUREK Feenie Josie is a charming gal And proves to be every one's pal. Swimming 1, 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 43 Minstrel 43 Basketball 3, 4. JOHN J. FRANKO Shank That Shanko is sort of small is right, But golly, does he have an enormous appetite. Minstrel 43 Senior Committee 43 Music Appreciation 23 Swimming 2, 33 MATTHEW B. GAITERI Ike Matthew is jolly and never in a hurry One thing he doesn't do is worry. Minstrel 4. DOLORES T. GAVLICK Dolly Always smiling, full of fun, Outdoing her just can't be done. Music Appreciation 1, 23 Swimming 1, 23 Art 1, 2, 33 Baseball 23 Tattlcr Staff 3: Yearbook Staff 43 Minstrel 43 Senior Play 43 Majorette 2, 4: Y-Teens 3, -I: Basketball 3. SENIORS JOHN I. GAVLICK Babe A future dentist in the making So many teeth for just the taking. Football 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 23 Swim- ming 1, 23 Art 1, 23 Yearbook Staff 4: Minstrel 43 Senior Play 43 Music Ap- preciation 2. JOSEPH BLASE GAVLICK nBeakyn If any one says that Beaky's quiet To prove you are wrong he'll start a riot. Music Appreciation 23 Minstrel 4, WALTER J. GAVLICK rrGaberv He may not be much on study But he's surely every one's buddy. SALVATORE T. GRASSO sal Never dull when Sal's around Laughter prevails and jokes abound, Art 1, 2, Minstrel 43 Band 1, 2, Or- chestra 1, 23 Swimming 1, 2, Music Appreciation 1, 2. DOLORES A. HART uDOllyn Gay and popular, not very tall, A wonderful friend Well liked by all. Swimming 1, 23 Y-Teens 3, 4, Minstrel 43 Play 43 Art 1, 2, 3, 4: Yearbook Ed- itor 4: Tattler Staff 3: Music Appre- ciation 1, 2. SENIORS MARY ANN CAROL HARZINSKI Muir When MaryAnn's around she brings us Cheer, She chases gloom when she is near. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Minstrel 4: Y-Teens 3, 43 Swimming 1, 25 Baseball 2, Senior Committee 4. LORRAINE J. HAZINSKI Lorrie A pretty girl well liked by us, One who has personality plus. Music Appreciation 1, 2, 3, 41 Art 1. 2, 33 Minstrel 4, Yearbook Staff 43 Majorette 2, 4: Senior Play 43 Y-Teens 3, 4: Baseball 2: Basketball 43 Swim- ming 1, 23 CONSTANCE M. HOLLIS Connie A pretty lass, always vsell-dressed, To become a journalist is what shi-'d like best. Swimming 1, 123 Y-Teens 3, 4: Minstrel 4, Music Appreciation 2. DANIEL HOLODICK Kerpau He sure can sing and we see how, I guess that's why they call him Kerpau. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 23 Minstrel 2, 3, 43 Swim- ming 2, 3, Play 4. JOHN F. HOLUP Big John He's a basketball player, one swell guy Scores all the points when it's do or die. Football 1, 2, 3, 41 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Yearbook Staff 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Minstrel 4: Class Officer 1. SENICDRS GEORGE C. HOVANEC Mason Mason's I. Q. is hard to beat, To be in his company is really a treat. Minstrel 4, Swimming 2, 3: Music An- preciation 2. BERNARD HUDANICK Bern Not a sinner, nor a saint perhaps, But well, the very best of chaps. Art 13 Minstrel 4. ANNA MARIE JUGUS Nuthie Our dainty little blond Ann, She'd make a prize for any man. Swimming 1, 2, 39 Glee Club 1, 2, li, 4g Y-Teens 3, 43 Minstrel 4. ELEANOR R. JUGUS llJugie!l Eleanor Jugus a dew-drenched rose, She's refreshing, she's sweet, as every- body knows. Swimming 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Minstrel 4. GEORGE KACHMAR Gingie Fights hard, hits hard, plays a good game As a football guard, he has won fame. Tattler Staff 3: Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball lg Class President 1. SENIORS H5103 f BERNADINE D. KADER Bernie She's very neat, nevcr shirks a task She's also sweet, what more could you ask Y-Teens 3,43 Swimming 1, 23 Minstrel 4g Music Appreciation 1, 23 Majorette 33 Art 1, 2, 33 Basketball 3. DOLORES ANNE KAPALKA uDOTy1r Never sad nor too gay, But a good friend in every way. Swimming 13 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 43 Minstrel 4. CARL P. KARMILOWICZ Boris Bright and muscle bound On a football field he is easily found. Football 3, 43 Baseball 23 Minstrel 4. Art 1, 4. FLORENCE KOZOKAS Fl0ssie She's jovial, willing and on the go, Here's a girl that will never say no. Swimming 1, 23 Minstrel 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Tattler Staff 33 Y-Teens 3, 43 CARL KRUBITZER Quiet and sky, Best describes this guy. Stagehand 43 Music Appreciation 23 Swimming 2, 3. SENIORS JOHN KRUCHIN SKY ntlackn A lad we like to have around, We are sure there will be no lack of sound. GERALDINE JOAN KUBIK Genie Here's a very attractive lass, Who is very active in her class. Swimming 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 3, 4, Min- strel 4, Girls' Basketball Team 2, 33 Girls' Basketball 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 43 Senior Committee 4. MELVIN M. LAWRENCE Breezy Good looking and well built for his size Some day to fame this boy will rise. Minstrel 4, Music Appreciation 23 Swimming 2, 3, Art 1, 4. JOSEPH F. LICATA IKJO-JOY! A contented smile he'll always wear. It's Jo-Jo who's welcome everywhere Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Art 1, 21 Minstrel 4, Swimming 1, 2. ROSALIE A. LICATA Ro-Ro A cheerful sport, a friendly gal She's one of the best, a real pal. Swimming 1, 23 Senior Committee 4: Tattler Staff 2, 3, Majorette 2, Softball 2, Y-Teens 3, 4, Music Appreciation 1, 2, 3, 4, Art Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Minstrel 43 Play 4, Cheerleader 3, 43 Basketball 3, 43 Yearbook Staff 4. SENIORS FRANK J . LIPO ' 'Flip And never a heart more good and kind, Such art and skill so well combined. Minstrel 4, Football Manager 43 Senior Committee 4: Yearbook Staff 45 Presi- dent Senior Classq Baseball Manager 3, Basketball Manager 4, Swimming 1, 33 Art Club 1, 23 Music Appreciation 1, 2. LEONA C. LIPUT Lee Sweetness of manner, devoid of pride Might hide her faults if she had faults to hide. Y-Teens 3, 4, Yearbook Staff 4: M'nstrel 43 Music Appreciatfon 1, 2, 3, 43 Bflsket- ball 3, 4, Art 1, 2, 3. SALVATORE M. LOCASCIO Shorty A very meek fellow is he But just as helpful as can be. Minstrel 4, Swimming 2, 3: Class Repre- sentativelg Music Appreciation 2: Art 15 Yearbook Staff 4. 'xi JOAN EMILY LONG Shorty A pretty girl with a voice so rare, With which no one can compare. Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Majorette 2, 43 Swim- ming 2: Minstrel 2, 3, 43 Y-Teen 3, 43 Play 4. RUTH NANCY LUKACHKO Ruthie Ruthie, a girl so tall and sweet To any model she can compete. Swimming 1, Glec Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Y- Teens 3, Minstrel 4. SENIORS y ANDREW LYKON lrLikeu His limbs were cast in manly mold, For hearty sports or contests bold. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 43 Yearbook 4: Base- ball 1, 2, 3, Minstrel 4, Senior Com- mittee 4g Manager 4. MARY MAGICH 4rMalar1 Whatever she did was done with ease, In her alone 'twas natural to please. At Club 1, 2, 31 Swimming 1, 2, Y-Teens 3, 4, Majorette 2, Minstrel 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ALBERT A. MAHOLICK uAbeJn Full well we laughed with hearty glee, At all his jokes, for many had he. Basketball 1, 2, Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Art Club 1, 2, Class President 2, 3. LOIS CECILIA NOVAK llLOurr A quiet personality and a true friend. Glee Club 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 43 Minstrel 4. LAURA E. OLEJNIK KKLOZU A sunny smile, a disposition sweet, Endears her to all those she does meet Swimming 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Y- Teens 3, 4, Minstrel 4. 4 Her sincereness and helping hand blend, VINCENT OLENICK Storing This boy always a joke on his mind, A better athlete than he is hard to find Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Stage-hand 4: Student Council 4: Class Officer 3. JOSEPH G. ONDISH Joe Rather jolly but quiet, Always the first to start a riot. Swimming 2, 3. HEDWIG MARY PADALSKI rfHeddyln She's always running here and there, Saying her bit and doing her share. Swimming 1, 23 Y-Teens 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Student Council 43 Minstrel 4: Art 1, 2: Play 4. SHIRLEY PETCHEL Veep There's not a subject in which Shirlmy doesn't excel, Whatever task she undertakes, she per forms it well. Swimming 1, 23 Music Appreciation 23 Y-Teens 33 Minstrel 45 Student Council 45 Senior Play 4. JAMES PETRO litlirrnii He does the things he ought to do, And speaks when he is spoken to. Minstrel 4. SENIORS ALBERT J. POINTEK 4'Point A witty guy with a big heart In this World he'll do his part. Music Appreciation 2, Stagchand fl: Senior Committee 4: Swimming 2, J, Student Council 3: Baseball 3, 4. RAYMOND J. PRETKO Pret Over the surface of life he'll skim, The easiest way is the way for him. Music Appreciation 1, 2. TILLIE MARCELLA RABADA Til Not too short, and not too tall, A pretty girl well liked by all. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Yearbook Staff 43 Y-Teens 3, 4, Tattler Staff 33 Minstrel 4. BERNARD RYDZEWSKI Be Be BEBE is really one swell guy Teases the girls, we Wonder Why 7 Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2: Swimming 1, 2, 3: Music Appreciation 1, 2, Minstrel fl. GERALDINE M. SAXON Gerry Intelligent and talented is she Gerry is known to all as a girl without an enemy. Music Appreciation 21 Y-Teens 3, 4, Swimming 1, 23 Minstrel 4, Yearbook 4: Senior Committee 4. SENIORS JANICE J. SEKERCHAK Serie She enters into things with zest and ze-al Her splendid personality adds to her appeal. Music Appreciation 1, 2, 3, 43 Swim- ming 1, 2: Art 1, 2: Baseball 2, 3, Basketball 3, 4, Minstrel 4: Senior play 4, Majorette 2: Cheerleader 3, 4. DORIS JOAN SHARAC Brooklyn Doris is tall and very witty, She has a formula for being pretty. Y-Teens 3, 4, Class Play 4: Glee Club 3, 4, Minstrel 4, Student Council 4. RAYMOND SIATKOWSKI iiHOppernr A friend to one, a friend to all, When for one are you going to fall. Tattler Staff 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4' Basketball 1, 2, 3. v ARLENE ANN SKIENGEL Skange Short and bright, full of pep, To success she'll need but one step, Minstrel 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Swim- ming 1, 23 Tattler 2, 33 Baseball 2, Y- Teens 41 Yearbook Staff 4. GEORGE J . SMITH Smitty A pleasing personality and good humor Always ready to start a rumor. Art 1, Music Appreciation 2, Minstrel 43 Swimming 2, 3. SENIORS JOAN ANNE SMITH Smitty A girl who's nice and tender hearted, But she can talk when she gets started. Swimming 1, 23 Girls' Reserve 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Minstrel 4. ROBERT SPINICCI uBObu Casonova should be his name, At least we hear he deserves that fame. Senior Committee 43 Yearbook Staff 43 Stagehand 4. ANN MAE STOFKO Annie Gentle, Silent and demure, All your troubles she can cure. Swimming 13 Minstrel 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 4. LEO S. TAYLOR uLeOv Not too serious, not too gay, A good fellow in every way. Minstrel 4. SHIRLEY MAE THOMAS Shiv-l Shirley's one of the quiet type, Ironically speaking, of course that's tripe Girls' Reserve 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Minstrel 43 Swimming 1, 2. SENIORS 'QF' 1 l V l t -rgsrwiw PETER TIRPAK Jesse How he gets by is a mystery, That should be recorded in history. RAYMOND J. TROYAN l1TTogeYl Ray is the quiet type who would newer iight, To sleep in class is his delight. JOSEPH L. VARAITIS Yose Nothing is more important in life's great game, Than a well-rounded man both in body and brain. Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Council 3. LEONA VOLACK Leon Intelligent, dependable, gay and witty, Aside from that she's also pretty. Swimming 1, 23 Y-Teens 3, 4: Junior Class Treasurer, Senior Class Treasurer: Minstrel 4: Senior Committee 45 Year- book Staff 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, fl. CATHERINE LOUISE WISDO Cathy She's quict to those who don't know her well, But, Oh! her friends what they could tell. Swimming 13 Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4, Minstrel 4. SENICRS MARCELLA DOLORES YASKOLKA Cookie The charms she possesses are indeed very rare, But talk about fun and Cookie is there. Swimming 13 Student Council 33 Year- book Staff 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Officer 33 Minstrel 43 Y-Teens 3, 43 Art 1, 23 Baseball 23 Majorette 2, 43 Basket- ball 3. WALTER YAKABOVICZ I K ki l A bashful lad is he But just as wise as can be. Music 23 Art 2. J OSEPHINE J . ZACHARY Zack Her friends, there are many, Her foes, are there any? swimming 1, 2, '33 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 43 Minstrel 4. Class Will I, Frank Aifeldt, leave my Woody Herman technique to any one who can offer me competition. I, Doris Barilla, leave my quiet manner to Constance Ondek. I, Joseph Barilla, leave my line of swooning girls to Stanley Mickus. I, Joan Baut, leave my many corduroy jackets to Anna Mae Paluck. I, Helen Bednar, leave my intelligence to Betty Belsky. Andrew Begosh, leave my cute black wavy hair to Albert Humza. Mary Bricek, leave my forever being in trouble to Charlotte Kozak. I, Robert Burkhardt, leave my love for chewing gum to Thomas Bebey. I, Mary Chajka, leave my typing ability to Rita Baldovsky. I, Henry Cheskiewicz, leave my front seat in chemistry class to Joe Chiazza. I, Benjamin Chiazza, leave my jovial disposition to Jerome Kender. I, Josephine Chiazza, leave my black hair to Barbara Wartella. I, Joan Ciaruffoli, leave my seat at the Luzerne basketball games to Dolores Dambrauskas. I, Anthony Dolhon, leave my freckles to Joseph Stukey. I, Carl Domanosky, leave my modest manner to William Polk. I, Josephine Dzurek, leave my secret love life to Bernadette Polluck. I, John Franko, leave my enormous appetite to Carl Sherinski. I, Matthew Gaiteri, leave my height to Joseph Holup. I, Dolores Gavlick, leave my ever lasting smile to Rose Baldovsky. I, John Gavlick, leave my desire to tease the girls to Jack McBride. I, Joseph Gavlick, leave my flirting eyes to John Pugh. I, Walter Gavlick, leave my love for literature class to Stanley Affeldt. I, Salvatore Grasso, leave my love for reciting jokes, rather than poetry, to Carl Zoolkoski. I, Dolores Hart, leave my amazing stories to Celia Rydzewski. I, Mary Ann I-Iarzinski, leave my great basketball technique to Dolores Condo. I, Lorraine Hazinski, leave my twirling ability to Marie Balent. I, Constance Hollis, leave my stylish clothes to Rose Ann Zdancewicz. I, Daniel Holodick, leave my frequent naps in class to Joseph Madar. I, Jlohn Holup, leave my baskeball shoes to any two Juniors who can fit in t em. I, George Hovanec. leave my desire to make friends to Leonard Sherinsky. I, Bernard Hudanich, leave my line of excuses for being absent to Frank Brennan. I, Anna J ugus, leave my tardiness to Rosemarie Sholtis. I, Eleanor Jugus, leave my pleasing personality to Jenny Kivinski. I, George Kachmar, leave my financial interest to Edward Zahorsky. I, Bernadine Kader, leave my short curly hair to Pauline Matello. I, Dolores Kapalka, leave my many boy friends to Maryann Tirpak. I, Carl Karmilovicz, leave my jokes from the minstrel to George Sanko. We- Florence Kozokas and Mary Ann Daley, leave our unique dancing ability to Maryann Olenick and Theresa Mattey. I, Carl Krubitzer, leave my long speeches to Steve Brutko. I, John Kruchinsky, leave my fear of tests to E. Chiampi, Jr. I, Geraldine Kubick, leave my position as a referee on the basketball court to Marie Lipo. I, L Class Will Melvin Lawrence, leave my true love for underclassmen to Peter Wor- bleski. Joseph Licata, leave my visiting females at lunch time to Stanley Schultz. Rosalie Licata, leave my big brown eyes to Joan Harzinski. Frank Lipo, leave my good marks to Daniel Chimock. Leona Liput, leave my arguments with Mr. Chiampi to Mary Kuzma. Salvatore Locasscio, leave my super ability to sell cake to Carl Zoolkoski. Joan Long, leave my dancing feet to Evelyn Yakow. Ruth Luchacko, leave my desire to be a model to Dolores Ruk. Andrew Lykon, leave my unfinished English homework to Chester Pasek. Mary Magich, leave my job as a waitress to Dorothy Runchka. Albert Maholic, leave my excellent singing voice to Gerry O'Donnell. Lois Novak, leave my daintiness to Evelyn Ondish. Vince Olejnick, leave my ability in sports to Kenny Gulla. Laura Olejnick, leave my love for the piano to Marcella Stesney. Joseph Ondish, leave my excuses for not having any assignments to Daniel Neveglis. Hedwig Padalski, leave my charming manners to Joan Urban. Shirley Pechal, leave my basketball ability to Eleanor Adamchick. James Petro, leave my research on the 5th dimension to Daniel Levitsky. Albert Pointek, leave my bus rides to Wilkes-Barre to Raymond Podskoc. Raymond Pretko, leave my blond wavy hair to Joseph Matichka. Tillie Rabada, leave my love for underclassmen to Dorothy Raieski. Bernard Rydzewski, leave my secret love affairs to Richard Bronsberg. Geraldine Saxon, leave my striking natural blonde hair to Irene Kraynak. Janice Sekerchak, leave my friendly disposition to Johanna Jacien. Doris Sharac, leave my striking appearance to Juliana Adams. Raymond Shatosky, leave my character of a wolf in sheep's clothing to George Ribar. Arlene Skiengel, leave my growing tonic, which was of no avail to me, to Loretta Romanauskas. George Smith, leave my swanky car to Daniel Chorba. Joan Smith, leave my seat in bookeeping class to Shirley Savage. Robert Spinicci, leave mylhilarious laugh to William Walko. Anna Mae Stofko, leave my love for shorthand class to Dolores Maholic, Leo Taylor, leave my shyness to Robert Zukoski. Shirley Thomas, leave my hidden lovers to Helen Golias. Peter Tirpak, leave my ability of pleasing Miss Malone to George Hanko. Raymond Troyan, leave my Buick to any one who thinks he can get as far as the front fender. Joseph Varaitis, leave my physique to Leo Polk. Leona Volack, leave my friendly personality to Jean Gailunaus. Catherine Wisdo, leave my place in the minstrel to Geraldine Hudock. Marcella, Yaskolka, leave my speedometer to record the many miles I have covered in the halls to Barbara Puchalsky. Walter Yakabovicz, leave my night escapades to Leonard Grozalis. Josephine Zachary, leave my many out-of-town trips to Bernadine Pointek. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS GERALD O'DONNELL President KENNETH GULLA Vice-President MARIE LIPO Secretary LORETTTA ROMANAUSKAS Treasurer TO THE CLASS OF 1950 We, the Junior Class of Swoyerville High School, extend a hearty farewell to you, the Class of '50. May you sail from your pleasant High School days into a future bright with happiness and success. Sincerely, The Junior Class 1 uulo Rs CLASS OF 1951 JUNIOR CLASS ROLL First row-C. Rydzewski, M. Lipo, J. Gailunas, B. Wartello, M. Jaslewicz, D. Ondish Second row-E. Zahorsky, E. Ondish, G. Kivinsky, J. Urban, D. Runchka, B. Pointek, M Stesney, B. Hoosic, D. Ruk, E. Yachew, M. Kuzma, J. Pugh, J. Stukey. Third row-C Zoolkosky, C. Pasek, L. Grogalis, E. Chiampi, K. Gulla, J. McBride, F. Brennan, M. Sabol J. Bebey, C. Sherinsky, D. Levitsky, S. Shultz. Fourth 'row-D. Chorba, P. Wrobleski, J Chiazza, D. Chimock, J. Motichka, J. O'Donne1l. First row-R. Worlinsky, G. Hudock, H. Golias, L. Romanauskas, M. A. Tirpak, B Puchalsky, S. Savage, L. Polk. Second row--A. M. Paluck, D. Dambrauskas, J. Jacien, C Ondeck, E. Dermako, D. Condo, D. Raieski, D. Maholic, J. Adams, R. A. Zdancewicz, J Roman, K. Pavlick. Third row-R. Zukoski, R. Bronsberg, A. Humza, D. Bronsberg, J J. Kender, M. Saxon, W. Walko, G. Ribar. First 'row-R. Baldovsky, R. Baldovsky, D. Beny, C. Kozak, A. Wysocki, F. Haddick. Second row-B. Belsky, R. A. Soboleski, B. Pollick, R. M. Sholtis, D. Nevegles. Third row-- S. Affeldt, R. Podskoch, M. A. Olejnick, T. Mattey, K. Krehely, P. Matello, M. Balent, E. Adamcak, J. Hornick, W. Polk. Fourth row-S. Mikus, S. Brutko, C. June, G. Sanko, J. Madar, L. Sherinski, G. Hanko, S. Voak. Y . PHD M on E CLASS OF 1952 SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL First row-L. Hudanich, G. Ondish, M. Lyken, Madar, J. Ostrosky, A. Soboleski Second row-J. Bradey, F. Urban, H. Varaitis, E. Supan, J. Mickus, D. Semko, M. Maholick R. Zemanek, B. Lewis. Third row-C. Stesney, A. Broda, R. Knish, J. Barilla, M. Polk, S Padalski, N. Zaleppa, W. Murosky, A. Metro, J. Marcin, J. Paluck. Fourth row-D. Burk- hardt, J. Popson, A. Pesta, J. Poziac, J. Holup, L. Lavin. First row-G. Ruzicki, R. McGroaty, J. Roth, E. Janoski, R. M. Swetts, R. Volack. Second row-J. Kovalcin, J. Brady, J. Weiss, M. Volack, M. Pyryt, M. A. Rogers, R. M. Zeleppa, V. Krehely, J. Perhac, E. Pretko. Third row-T. Long, L. Makowsky, T. Puchalsky, A. Pastula, G. Harchar, F. Innocenti, J. Hospodar, J. Tobias. Fourth row-J. Kulozewski J. Kozokas, R. Kapral, A. Spanish, A. Holup, R. Cebrick. First row: Seated-J. Butch, B. Bitto, D. Saxon, M. Chichvar, J. Harzinski, B. Holena Second row-M. Kislow, R. Mechrina, B. Major, J. Alexa, R. Fender, D. Yadernak, R .A. Zaterick, P. Patera, R. Kiwak, M. Hawke, R. Barilla, M. Kellar. Third row-P. Shultz, A. Skurla, C. Bovalick, M. Yakabovitz, L. Skrabut, B. Wisniewski, A. Kuzma, J. Stankoski B. Krakosky. Fourth row-C. Smith, C. Gable, A. Kurilla, G. Hrivnak, L. Shurgala, J: Adams, B. Shemo. E s H M E N CLASS OF 1953 FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL L. Cebrick, S. Coniglio, J. Yuhas. Second row-G. Emershaw, J. Walko, D. McBride, R. Yas: First row-T. Kubek, R. Stefanides, E. Begash, L. J. Santee, A. M. Kasco, J. Stesney chak, T. Golias, E. Krubitzer, W. Kasek, R. Condo. Third row-R. Gable, J. Zim, D. Stavish T. Gavier, C. Dietz, J. Zoolkoski, E. Bogutski, T. Walko. Fourth row-B. Hromek, J. Volpe: J. Hrycyna, F. Pechal, E. Besermin. First row-R. Chipego, R. Saypack, G. Wooditch, F. Podskoc, J. Hanusin, J. Hallis, J Kruzlik, D. Sichler, N. Volack, J. Lyons. Second row-E. Buda, L. Shampack, A. Krakosky R. Kemzura, M. Salata, J. Dodig, P. Reseter, A. Godamski. Third row-W. Lipo, L. Burkhardt J. Dorish, R. Chimock, S. Romanoski, E. Asklar, F. Sikorshas, R. Oncay. Fourth row-V Siracuse, J. Cheskiewicz, W. Michaels, R. Ishley, F. Nevolas, R. Fosko. First row-C. Vigo, M. Roscik, M. Madar, L. Worlinsky, D. Baldovsky, J. Yaglowsky Second row-B. Kuzma, J. Coniglio, J. Cheskiewicz, R. Lepo, M. A. Wolonoski, E. Popson, J Sapack, A. Hornick, M. Lesko, I. Wienckowski, R. Gaydos, J. Krull. Third row-S. Kotch, F Saypack, B. Palmentera, J. Grega, J. Evanko, F. Siracuse, J. Mechrina, L. Kapral, N. Shypul- feski, D. Michaels, A. Domashinski. Fourth row-T. Bednar, P. McGuire, J. Chisarek, F Hamara, E. Maholik, J. Teixera, R. Lukachko. K' ..-. . :3::.., , ' A I we NT! .F nf f .1 f' fm 'S 1 526 ' ,. 43 WW mm -Q . My em- v fm V 1 ' x H 'K gk. ' U Hs Y! up H we . A M- 1 4. y, ,MY XM V Y . f 5 A K www . W sk 4 .,,.. P' 8,131-'.Q WWWH4' ,, N M ' td- w '1ff fs ,f 1 K wwf! 'M SYS,-Q 3183? . lx Q V .Ls 3, X . ,K . 3,5 mix , 3 7j XS Q. 3? ' fig,-gggggykg --f f 3, 3 ,7 4.1, ..:,: ,ifqvyffmai ay,g,,,,,,,ggav , , . . 1 5. . :,,::L.ff:z:,-ti:--W- ' ' ,gl if ffgffgffflgflfi , f 1 Q lf' zZ5l22!,Zi54T '3msv Mi,,,f' f rg - Q A 1 'jfizzgtyszrd , - lggf fssa:afas:aa..'-W. nz' an 5 1 wif' ll! M ll QE E15 ,,, ,Q of W 5 ' .. .., A L Q, as , ' ' fff? E L Lffwifb legal W We 1 vw LPM' M K B Nm 4, W wr . H4 ww Wg., 'mx w , I 5 x , , -kg, M , ln--A 7 kg M fl .L A , wr 2?,?313s1QQ E Q M H ' 'H x W . -'M' MH f v X E 'I '. ' 5 s':':I 3 ' A if 5 2 . K E 1 x. + f ' 45-f 5 'M gm Q , ig x K 3 -:E -553: Efz. Qiwsag Qf 5 Q , f QQ 5 ' ' ' M 4 7 -1- A 3.11 121 'J ' fi.1 1T1f. . L Q 5: W W if A ww 'iff X g mb SF'-'Q ,Q,m . 'ha 'sas iam 181 'il' nlvgg-, Q4 mfg If ll ,, A EIGHTH GRADE ROLL First row-R. Selensky, E. Lapinski, M. L. Monahan, R. D'Alessio, J. Gavlick, C. Suda, R. Yurkon, A. Yatsko, A. Kuzma, L. Monahan. Second row-M. Rasicavage, W. Sincavage, P Stankoski, A. Chiazza, B. Karmilowicz, C. Brominski, E. Maholick, A. Mokrish, B. Oliphant A. Romanowski, F. Surganevich. Third row-R. Lapinski, J. Donachie, A. Kunegelis, F. Kap- ral, I. Margallis, V. Piskorik, C. Huhn, S. Wisniewski. Fourth row-J. Manta, A. Sieminski T. Rusinko, L. Michaels. First row-J. Dermako, M. Cosimo, M. A. Kopteko, G. Bednarick, L. Katranek, D. Fen- der, M. Donachie, F. Borsellino, B. Pitcavage, T. Potochek. Second row-S. Olszyk, G. Holup F. Jakon, C. Hallis, R. Kovalchun, J. Evans, A. Weiss, R. Ference, S. Bartleson. Third row: B Grieves, T. Gavlick, F. Fondo, J. Konopka, R. Kruchinski, P. Pasek, J. Puhlik, D. Konopka C. Kovaleski. Fourth row-D. Smith, R. Petro. Fifth row-D. Metro, J. Backo, W. Krafticien G. Koptcho. SEVENTH GRADE ROLL First row-C. Davis, J. Chajko, N. Nedelak, C. Walski, M. A. Michaels, B. Hornick, I Potera, M. Velikis, N. Gajewski, J . Zemanek, L. Brown, R. Konopka. Second row-D. Piskorik D. Inamorati, B. Mack, R. Repko, V. Grubb, M. Zoolkowski, P. Milius, A. Ambrose, A. Sincav- age, E. Ruzicki. Third row-L. Polk, T. Lewis, H. Thomas, J. Bebej, J. Kuzma, J. Dotter P. Chorba. Fourth row-R. Dotter, W. McMurtry, B. Stukey, J. Anderko, D. Yurkanin, J. Maniskas. First row-H. Dermako, R. Hudanich, P. Zannetti, R. Novalis, D. Weinchoski, R. Pesta, J. Kollesar, D .Smith, L. Ondish, G. Michaels, S. Fuches. Second row-M. A. Charnetski, A. Dom- brauskas, D. Wrobleski, D. Kozma, P. Pisaneski, A. Volpe, D. Murtha, F. Barnes, R. Zim. Third row-F. Matella, R. Michaels, A. Baril1a,, R. Harrison, R. Adams, A. Galletti, R. Moses, J. Burkhardt, L. Podalski. Fourth row-D. Hyrcyna, J. Salata, J. Mulaski, R. Sie- minski, R. O'Donnell. ALMA MATER Near the shores of Susquehanna Stands our high school fair: Set against the highest mountain Soaring in the air. Swoyerville now and Swoyerviile forever, Love her we always willg For she is our Alma Mater, Our dear Swoyerville. 9 47 Y A1 HL E GS . EX, .M ,Y,., gall, ' x W L Q-tg f f Q P 1, COACHES JOHN YON KON DY EDWARD CI-IIAMPI GEORGE SHENDOCK I First row: lManagerJ F. Lipo, J. Varaitis, J. Holup, A. Lykon, G. Kachmar, J. Gavlick, K. Gulla, C. Karm- ilovicz, J. Holup, J. Popson, V. Olenick. Second row: lManagerJ J. Matichka, A. Humza, J. Poziac, D. Chimock, R. Cheskiewicz, E. Zannetti, D. Burkhardt, G. O'Donnel1, H. Cheskiewicz, G. Tobias, T. Long, C. Pasek, E. Maholic 4Managerb D. Chorba 1Managerb. Third row: D. Levitsky, A. Holup, W. Michaels, R. Shatkosky, N. Zallepa, E. Chiampi, Jr., A. Pesta, B. Rydzewski, J. Paluck, T. Puchalsky, C. Zoolkoski, D. Holodick, E. Pretko. Football Swoyerville High Schoo1's gigantic grid machine completed its second straight unde- feated, untied season. The Sailors although ad- mitted to the Wyoming Valley Conference, were unable to take the title because of a lack of con- ference games. The Sailors boasted wins over four of the conference teams: Plymouth, who won the title, Newport, Plains and Luzerne. They also 'Won in- tersectional games played against Pottstown, Dunmore and McAdoo. In addition to this they defeated Ashley and took a victory from Ed- wardsville by forfeit. In view of their achieve- ments the team was given the title Valley Grid Champs. In every game the Sailors seemed to score at will. They were not only a scoring team, but also a defensive team and no team scored more than two touchdowns against them. One of the teams' players, Joe Varaitis, re- ceived a berth on the All-State Team. Three 50 others, Vince Olenick, and John and Joe Holup, received honorable mention. Four of the players, Joe Varaitis, Henry Cheskiewicz, Vince Olenick, and John Holup received berths on the Wyoming Valley All- Scholastic Team. The team was under the leadership oi coach John Yonkondy who was assisted by Ed- ward Chiampi and George Shendock. The team's record: Swoyerville 26 Plymouth 14 Swoyerville 32 Dunmore Swoyerville 20 Newport Swoyerville 19 Luzerne Swoyerville 32 Ashley Swoyerville 57 MoAdoo Swoyerville 27 Plains Swoyerville 26 Pottstown Swoyerville Won by Forfeit Edwardsville 51 Swoyerville Swoycrville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville 4 H 86 54 67 70 56 68 68 77 VARSITY First row: E, Chiampi, J. Licata, T. Puchalsky, A. Lylion, S. Schultz, J. McBrillL Second row: C. Zoolkoski, Managvrg J. Holup, V. Olenick, J. Holup, .I Vzxraiti' Popson, F. Lipo, Manager. JUNIOR VARSITY 5 First row: V. Siracuse, R, Cheskicwicz, R, Foslxo, J. Paluclx, J. Zoolkoslai. S1-con rovy: A, Pcsta, A. Holup, E. Maholicla, Manager: W. Walko, W. Michaels, Scranton Prep Plains Luzerne Wyoming Scranton Prep Hazleton West Scranton Dunmore Exeter 28 'S 'S Q5 27 33 41 24 33 42 Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville 65 87 84 59 71 52 98 66 82 Carbondale West Wyomilig Pringle St. Vincent West Wyoming Ashley W-B Township Alumni St. John's 25 44 37 40 36 28 49 50 46 , L Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Sugar Notch 18 Pringle 44 Sayre 38 Ashley 36 W-B Township 60 Sugar Notch 29 CLASS A P.I.A.A. PLAYOFFS Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville 62 50 55 59 61 42 Scranton Tech. Plymouth Williamsport Allentown Haverford Homestead All State Football JOSEPH VARAITIS Basketball JOHN HOLUP CHAMPIONS The 1950 edition of the Sailors Basket- eers followed in the steps of their football pre- decessors by going through their season with but one defeat, that in their last game of the season at the hands of Homestead. The turning point of the season was the defeat of Hazleton on the Mountaineers' home court, an attainment which is hard to accomp- lish. After completing an undefeated season and winning the North League Title, the Sail- ors entered the P.I.A.A. Class A playoffs. The playoffs were very exciting with the Sailors meeting such formidable foes as Scran- ton Tech and Plymouth in the Inter-District Playoffs. The defeat of Plymouth made us champions-in Wyoming Valley at least-for the strength of the two teams had been con- tested for some time prior to this engagement. With the two victories the Sailors became the District 2 Class A. Champions. Following 54 this the Sailors entered the Intra-District play- offs facing Williamsport, the District 4 champ- ions. The Sailors' 20 point conquest of Allen- town was the soundest beating ever given an Allentown High School tr:-am. After these victories the Sailors traveled to Philadelphia to engage Haverford in the Eastern Class A finals. Swoyerville, by defeat- ing Haverford, became the first Class B team to enter the Class A finals. In the finals the Sailors lost to the Home- stead Steelers, a highly regarded team from western Pennsylvania. It was a tough game all the way with the Sailors losing by 6 points. In defeat, as in victory, the Sailors were to the people of Wyoming Valley still Champions and on their return from the Basketball Wars the Sailors were given a parade fitting to Cham- pions. ll C P k A Pesta D Burkhardt J Popson J McBride Sec- First row: J. Dorish, J. O'Donne , . ase , . , . , . , . , ond row: R. Cheskiewicz, V. Siracuse, R. Fosko, E. Chiampi, W. Walko, T. Puchalsky, C, Zoolkoski. Baseball Since baseball season doesn't start until Shortstop: after the Yearbook goes to press, we cannot J, Popson, Sophomore write too much about this sportg however, we V. Siracuse Freshman do look to a good season. l ' The candidates for pitchers are: Thwt3Bg?E'n H J . W. Walko, Junior ' 0 ne ' umm J. McBride, Junior Outfield: Catchers: D. Holodick, Senior C. Zoolkoski, Junior First Base: T. Puchalski, Sophomore Second Base: C. Pasek, Junior J. Dorish, Freshman J. Varaitis, Senior J. Holup, Senior J. Pointek, Senior V. Olenick, Senior E. Chiampi, Junior D. Burkhardt, Sophomore A. Pesta, Sophomore R. Cheskiewicz, Freshman S S p l W!! LA First row: Joan Long. Second row: G. Kubik, D. Gavlick, J. Sekerchak, R. Licata, H. Padalski. Third row: B. Hudanick, D. Sharac, J. Gavlick, J. Chiazza, E. Zahorsky, L. Hazinski, B. Chiazza. PLAY On the nights of April 27-28, 1950, under the capable direction of Mr. Bernard Burnat, and student directors, Lorraine Hazinski, and Doris Sharac, the Senior class presented the mystery play Who Killed Aunt Caroline . The Cast: Eleanor Endicott CJanice Sekerchak, Lor- raine Hazinskil was a pleasant, motherly wo- man in her middle 40's who thought only of the welfare of her children. Agnes CRosalie Licatal was her eldest daughter, a girl of about 24. She was deeply in love with David, but never forgot her great responsibility. Beryl fJosephine Chiazzal was a vivacious high school girl, aged 15. She appeared a bit boy-crazy. Cicely fJoan Longl was the youngest of the girls, about 10 years old. She loved to roller skate and eat bread and sugar. Aunt Caroline fGerry Kubikj was a tall, thin woman of about 50. She was mean, domin- ating, bitter in speech and sarcastic in manner Miss Mabbitt fDolores Gavlickl was a frail, little woman with a soft, sweet voice. Louise MacLain lDoris Sharac, Hedwig Padalskil was a very pretty and cultured young woman of the same age as Agnes. Una Hagaman fDolly Hartl was a small girl. She was mean and brutish in manner. Riccy fBen Chiazzal was 17, a clean-cut American boy. He was a senior in high school and deeply interested in medicine and becoming a doctor. Dan fJohn Gavlickl was the same age as Riccy. He was a football player and a great pal of Riccy's. He was loyal but rather timid where girls are concerned. Dave Thompson lEdward Zahorskyl was a clean-cut young man in his early 20'sg a reporter on the local paper. Lt. Clayton fBernard Hudanickl was a de- tective investigating the death of Aunt Caroline. Stagehands were Joseph Licata and James Petro, Usherettes were Marcella Yaskolka, Leona Liput and Bernadine Kader. 59 First row: A. Pointek, R. Spinicci, A. Maholick, R. Licata, S. Grasso, J. Petro, C. Karmilovicz, L. Vo- lack, J. Gavlick, C. Krubitzer, J. Kender. Second row: C. Vigo, G. Hudock, B. Palmetaro, D. Hart, J. Long J. Kruzlick, L. Hazinski, J. Sekerchak, B. Chiazza, J. Roth, C. Wisdo, J. Ciaruffoli, J. Chiazza, F. Kozokos L. Novak, A. Skiengel, L. Taylor. Third row: J. Holup, D. Kapalka, A. Jugus, G. Kubik, D. Gavlick, M. Har- zinski, T, Rabada, M. Magich, H. Bednar, G. Saxon, D. Barilla, M. Daley, S. Thomas, J. Zackary, C. Hollis S. Shultz. Fourth row: M. J. Matte, D. Holodick, L. Olejnick, J. Smith, M. Chajko, A. Stofko, H. Podalski D. Sharac, J. Baut, J. Dzurek, E. Jugus, R. Lukachko, M. Bricek, M. Yaskolka, B. Kader, L. Liput, F. Af- feldt, Mrs. A. Pasternaki. Fifth row: J. Gavlick, C. Domanaski, S. Lacascio, J. Franko, G. Smith, M. Law- rence, A. Begosh, R. Burkhardt, G. Hovanec, J. Barilla, B. Rydzewski, A. Lykon, J. Licata, B. Hudanick F. Lipo, M. Giateri. MINSTREL Under the capable directorship and guid- ance of Mr. John Matte and Mrs. Anna Mae Pasternacki the graduating class of 1950 put on a never-to-be-forgotten show December 13, 14, 15, and a matinee for the grades on De- cember 11, 1950. The two-act show introduced some of the best local talent in our town including lower class students as well as the upperclassmen. The show consisted of songs, caricatures and the characters and cast performed with perfection. The program was completed with great suc- cess under the direction of Mr. Edward Chiampi, Program Chairman. Our merry men of comedy who provided the audience with laughter and songs were: Sal Grasso, Coaldustg Babe Gavlick, Ashesg Albert Maholick, Whitewashg Carl Karmilowicz, Asbestos. In our two-act stage show we introduced something which has not been done for years. This was the Merry Minstrel Maids. Rosalie Li- cata as Dixie and Leona Volack as Aunt Je- mima. The interlocutor was Benjamin Chiazza. Great credit is also due to our electrician, Gerry Kender, to our scenery men, Vincent Ole- nick and Joseph Varaitis, and to our stage- hands, Robert Spinicci, Albert Pointek, James Petro and Carl Krubitzer. Last but not least to our Junior girls who performed their excellent work as usherettes. We, the Minstrel cast, take the pleasure to express our appreciation to all concerned who helped make our show a great success. 61 Ill ilk First row: M. A. Rogers, M. Lipo, H. Bednar, H. Padalski. Second row: S. Kotch, M. Yakobovicz, M. A. Tirpak, D. Sharac, J. Pugh. Third row: V. Olenick, J. Hornick, J. Holup. STUDENT COUNCIL Junior-Senior High School, still in its in- fancy, has now completed its second year of ac- tivity. We have tried to perform our designated duties and uphold our constitution to the best of our ability. A few of the many duties of the council are: to promote harmonious relations between the teachers and studentsg to give a student the right to voice his opinion about the current problems of the schoolg to encourage student responsibility and leadership and to carry out the ideals of citizenship and sportsmanship in all activities of the school, both academic and athletic. We, of the Student Council, have performed - our duties with one thought utmost in our minds-the students of today must become bet- ter educated citizens of tomorrow. The Student Council: The officers and representatives of the Stu- dent Council are as follows: President, Helen Bednarg Vice President, Marie Lipog Corres- ponding Secretary, Hedwig Padalskig Recording Secretary, Maryann Rogers. Senior Representa- tives: Benjamin Chiazza, Shirley Petchal, and Doris Sharac. Junior Representatives: Margar- et Jasliewicz, Maryann Tirpak and Joseph Hor- nick. Sophomore Representatives: Joseph Ho- lup, Martha Volack, and Rita Ann Mechrina. Freshman Representative: Stephen Kotch. 63 ima xl r-in ,QQQMQ ing, GIRL RESERVES First row: M. Magich, L. Hazinski ,J, Sekerchak, H. Podalski, R. Licata, J. Baut, L. Liput, D. Hart, G. Gavlick, B. Kader, J. Chiazza, L. Olejnik, J. Zachary. Second row: F. Kozokas, R. Lukachko, A. Jugus, G. Kubik, J. Ciaruffoli, D. Sharac. Third row: D. Barilla, H. Bednar, G. Saxon, C. Hollis, A. Skiengel, M. Bri- cek, T. Rabada, M. A. Harzinski, S. Thomas, M. Lipo, J. Long, E. Yakow, L. Romanauskus, D. Beny, R. Baldovsky, D. Maholic, M. Yaskolka, A. Wysocki, G. Hudock, F. Haddick. Fourth row: B. Belsky, M. A. Olejnik, T. Mattey, El Adamchak, A. M. Stofko, J. Dzurek, L. Novak, D. Kapalka, M. Kuzma, J. Gailunas, J. Urban, E. Ondish, A. M. Paluck, S. Savage, M. A. Tirpak, R. M. Sholtis, G. Kivinski, P. Matello, R. A. Zdancewicz, E. Dermako, M. Balent, C. Ondek. Fifthrow: D. Raieski, L. Volack, J. Smith, E. Jugus, M. Chajko, D. Runcha. Sixth row: S. Petchel, B. Pointek, D. Ondish, D. Ruk, B. Wartella, B. Pollick, C, Ryd- zewski, D. Condo, H. Golias, J. Jacien, B. Puchalsky. Y-TEENS Officers: President, Joan Bautg Vice Pres- ident, Doris Sharacg Secretary, Marie Lipo, Treasurer, Evelyn Ondishg Inter Club Council Representative, Hedwig Padalskig Publicity Manager, Margaret Jasliewicz. An organization composed of Christian girls who have the same idea of fun, friendship, and fellowship. This club consists of sixty-five girls, both Juniors and Seniors. It is the only all-girl club in the high school and is connected with the Y.W.C.A. The girls meet once a month at the Y where refresh- ments are served and entertainment is provided. Various clubs and societies have called upon our local club for contributions and other aids. A few of these are the Community Chest, Card Table Fund, Minstrel Aid, and the T. B. Society. The social events varied. Among these were the Annual Christmas and Spring formals, Spag- hetti Dinner and dances. The girls that have taken part in this or- ganization will forever remember the many friends made and the wonderful times shared by all. These memories will be later recalled and forever cherished. 65 1 SA :Lo ns, L on S1 Ar r SAILORS' LOG STAFF The Yearbook Staff began the great task of planning this Annual in the latter part of September. The formal pictures were completed by Mr. Bieley, our photographer on January 15. Compiling informal pictures and write-ups Iwlas tliie next assignment, and it required most of our time from January to ay . The greatest of all assignments was raising the necessary funds to pay for such a Yearbook. It required time and effort which is impossible to note. But an early start, very ambitious staff members, and an interested senior class made this book a great success. We cannot forget, however, the un- tiring efforts of our adviser, Mr. Joseph Gulla. He gave every minute of his free time because he wanted this publication to be the best. The Staff: Editor, Dolores Hart Ass't Editor, Benjamin Chiazza Treasurer: Helen Bednar Historian, Lorraine Hazinski Typists: Arlene Skiengel Marcella Yaskolka Joan Ciaruffoli Mary Ann Harzinski Write-Ups: Geraldine Saxon Leona Volack Dolores Gavlick Rosalie Licata Leona Liput Frank Lipo Informal Photography: Salvatore Locascio Tillie Rabada Josephine Chiazza Publicity: Andrew Lyken John Holup Robert Spinicci John Gavlick N s EN' c 0 R UM MIT 1 EE F S Senior Committee The Senior Committee is composed of the Class Officers and three rep- resentatives from each senior class. Class oHicers: Helen Bednar, Frank Lipo, Andrew Lykon, Leona Volack. 4C Representatives: Geraldine Kubik, Mary Ann Harzinski, Robert Spinicci. 4A1 Representatives: Albert Maholic, Rosalie Licata, Joseph Varaitis. 4A2 Representatives: Geraldine Saxon, John Franko, Albert Pointek. The Committee represents the class in planning senior activities. All members worked diligently on sub-committees in order to make each class function a great success. Our class advisers, Mr. Edward Chiampi, and Miss Angeline Cacciatore deserve rnuch credit for the interest they have shown in our problems. We also want to thank Mr. Walter Buda, our Supervising Principal, and Mr. Michael Shockloss, our Principal, for their kind help. And finally we want to say to the class of '50 that each individual should feel proud-proud of the great success which we have had. cn EE R N LEA n En s B A N n S f Un u M M A 1 o n E 1 TE s CHEERLEADERS Left to right: J. Harzinski, E. Ondish, M. Stesney, R. M. Sholtis, R. Licata, J. Chiazza, J. Sekerchak, B. Wartella, D. Raieski, M. A. Pyryt, M. Chichvar. The cheerleading squad is under the leadership of Captain Josephine Chiazza and Co- Captains, Rosalie Licata and Janice Sekerchak. BAND First row: J. Maleski, M. Yaskokla, L. Hazinski, J. Long, D. Gavlick, C. Jacien. First row standing: D. VanDyke, R. Harrison, D. Wiencoski, P. Bankovich, J. Bebey, L. Polk, T. Gavlick, E. Polk, F. Brutko, J. Stanks, D. Krzywicki, L. Brown, P. Perzia, S. Choma. Second row: C. Brominski, G. Volack, B. Karmilovicz, D. Yurkanin, J. Margallis, J. Grega, R. Zu- kosky, Director John Matte, S. Schultz, W. Polk, R. Podskoch, R. Zemanek, H. Thomas, J. Gavlick, G. Bednarick. Third row: J. Pugh, F. Affeldt, M. Polk, E. Asklar, C. Sherinsky, D. Bronsberg, E. Zahorsky, L. Sherinsky, J. Kender, P. Pasek, W. Kraftician, R. Ishley, F. Hamara. DRUM MAJORETTES Left to right: Lorraine Hazinski, Joan Long, Dolores Gavlick, Marcella Yaskolka. PAUL BIELEY Photographer G A NDID S 73 G AND' D S I 1148:-S x . Q-Mn 4 inf' ' ,f,, r www s .r ' fy! we ., v .Y--61 51, 5 ,. 'F '- a. ' 'AM al' Z -' 1 ? if u . . - Q . Eye. 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