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

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We are certain everyone will share in our enjoyment of reading this school diary of 77 seniors. Cherished moments of school days will too soon become memories of a youthful past, as the members of this class become entwined in a life bent on success and happinessg but still another actor has appeared on the stage of life-a war for freedom of oppression which We must engage in for the success and happi- ness of the world. We shall encounter many new friends and expe- riences that, perhaps, may dim the past, but can never erase it. So as an incentive to nostalgia and as a talis- man to future seniors this SAILORS' LOG makes its appearance on the horizon. Jo ANN STESNEY .......... . STEPHEN KOTCH ........ . . . MR. MICHAEL BEKY , .. CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION . . . . . Page 5 SENIORS ...... . . . Page 11 UNDERCLASSES . . . . . . Page 37 ACTIVITIES . . . . . Page 49 ATHLETICS , . . . . Page 63 Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Adviser MR. JOHN MATTE D DllCA'l'lON The Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-Three gratefully dedicates to you, Mr. John Matte, our SAILORS' LOG, the highest honor we can bestow on anyone. We hope that this action will illustrate our appreciation for all you have given us. As Swoyerville High School's own Mr. Music you have contributed potent knowledge, material as well as spiritual, to those whom you have taught. When we start our advance toward new horizons, the enlightenment obtained from your interpretation of music and literature will help to fulfill our nebulous dreams. As a teacher and as a friend you have added another pearl to the string of life. On our way to days of fun ALMA MATIE Sharing the fun with friends W, N U Near the shores of Susquehanna Stands our high school fairg Set against the highest mountain Soaring in the air. -S Swoyerville now andfSyvoyervli1le forever, I Love her we always willg For she is our Alma Mater, Our dear Swoyerville. i w,-'NW Way .SNX g Q 'H' X 3 A A A , , V??f?f4.LJT fg, , ' fi.5fQ-pg yr' 4,,4,',iw wg If , its - 5i.3ii'Q5: ,i -Ag' 51 '14 A ,way fm., MQ-Ll, V' f -W Q5-A3454 mimi - A' Q ' 'f A ,, ,, Q17 BOARD of EDUCATION PRINCIPALS .... FACULTY ..... ff, A ,L , 1 ZW r W , BCDARD of EDUCATION r WL Seated first Tow: John Hoosic, Presidentg Frank Bebey, Secretaryg Anthony Wallace, Attorneyg Charles Lacina, Edward Walsh. Standing: Joseph Wienckowski, John Dorish, Director of Athleticsg Angelo Siracuse, Treasurer. ff? , 1' Diff? elf 'I 7 cy M 4 Avfsw M4 7 2 yr 5 W Wi, , WALTER S. BUDA . . . . MICHAEL D. SHocKLoss Supe-rv1s1ng Prlnclpal Principal Board oi Education We, the Class of 1953, gratefully thank the Board of Education for their untiring efforts to satisfy our material wants as stu- dents. These men have provided us with the beads, our teachers have contributed the string to hold them together. Through their co-operation, advice, and assistance the mem- bers of the Board have shown how interested they are in future citizens, they realize that the proper training insures a successful life and a successful world. We will soon leave Swoyerville High to embark upon a new adventure armed with the knowledge and ideals gained through edu- cation and experience which will act as the tools to build a prosperous future. Our hearts are full of gratitude to you and to our teach- ers for giving your time and experience to help us travel a mile farther on the Road of Life. Supervising Principal Principal ' In this book is found the illustrated story of what Swoyerville students look like, what their school environment is like, and what they have done and are doing. In such a com- munal environment, this representative group of Swoyerville students is being subjected to the training of modern secondary education -an education adapted to the needs and dedicated to the service of the future of our state and nation. Life here is not easy, conditions are not yet ideal, however, everybody is contributing in a small but faithful way to the good name of our institution. A good name is earned by fair play, square dealing, and good sports- manship in the classroom, on the athletic field, and all other school relations. We earnestly desire that this spirit may continue to be the tradition of Swoyerville High School. WALTER S. BUDA Supervising Principal Congratulations to the class of 1953. You have at last reached the goal for which you have looked forward to for many years. It is wonderful to be a graduate. However, now you must begin trying even harder to attain a greater goal, namely, a place in this World from which you can enjoy a full life as an ideal American citizen. I sincerely hope you are very successful in reaching all your goals. Now that you are leaving high school may I wish you the best of health, wealth and happiness in your future life. Sincerely yours, MICHAEL D. SHOCKLOSS Ni' EDWARD CHIAMPI Physics Mathematics MARILYN GOECKEL Home Economics AN ITA HOVANEC Arithmetic Science Geography LOUIS HOVANEC Industrial Arts History Faculty MICHAEL BEKY BERNARD BURNAT Biology Leave of absence Economics P. of D. C-' L :li E C o RLE Y ANGELINE CACCIATORE LOUISE CALLAHAN Shorthand Secretary Typing Gen. Business LORETTA FARRIS English Library Science Orientation JOSEPH GULLA Bookkeeping Gen. Mathematics Civics Faculty MARGARET JENNINGS JOHN MATTE glisgfgfy English pe 1112 M I usic IMMUTT ANNA MAE BERNADINE MERLI PASTERNACKI English English Latin Music Biology ,L ,sl MARGARET PUHAK Typing History Business Law Retail Selling ALICE REILLY Physical Education Hygiene GEORGE SHENDOCK Physical Education Hygiene JOHN WALLACE Chemistry Science Guidance MIRIAM WOLFE JOHN YONKONDY Latin Mathematics Spanish Physical Staff G vs I md' REGINA JENNINGS, R.N. DR. LAVIN DR. SHIVEY iii Q 1 wi u Lb M, XXX f-q5,vXgLKLf-x rw f 1' Q B 71 , MR. STUKEY MR. NEDELAK V ,, .W CLASS OFFICERS CLASS SONG . . CLASS HISTORY. CLASS of I953. . . r CLASS MOTTO Find A Way Or Make CLASS COLORS Maroon and Gold CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose One Class Officers WILLIAM LIPO President RAYMOND CONDO Vice President ALICE I-IORNICK Secretary STEPHEN KOTCH Treasurer CLASS SONG YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE DONALD MCBMDE We have come to the end of our high school days We leave with our hearts full of glee, With diploma in hand and our mem'ries grand In our hearts is the song we now sing. The time has now come for us to here say To the school we love so well, Farewell, to you our dear Swoy-rville High For the time is drawing nigh, The time is drawing nigh. So we bid our dear friends and our teachers well As We now must bid you adieu, And the World will be won this our promise be From the class of the year, fifty-three. Welve all been prepared and we shall not fail Though the future may be dark, Walk on, walk on, with heads held up high As we fondly say good-bye, We fondly say good-bye. Class History Seniors! Graduation! At last we have reached the apex of youth. No other time will be as sweet or as precious. We all ac- knowledge our eagerness for graduation day to arrive, but who are we trying to convince? Commencement, the beginning of a new life, will find us tearful but with hearts full of memories. All too soon we will turn a corner and days at Swoyerville High will be things of the past which will steal up to our minds in moods of nostalgia. Yes, we will remember September, 1949. We were so very important. Just think, we were in high school! To us, seniors were such wise, wise people, capable of anything. Friends were separated as some had classes at the Cahalan Building and others had the honor of going to the high school. We at- tended classes that would prepare us for the life ahead-and they were far from easy. Already, some of the boys in our classes were becoming interested in athletics, and everyone, both boys and girls, looked forward to the social activities we would know as we climbed to the second rung up the ladder of education. So now we are Sophomores! Friends meet once more at the high school. Again we must become accustomed to new classes and teach- ers, we returned to the Cahalan Building only to attend the fourth, and last, year of our Shop and Home Economics Classes. Our boys on the football team and the basketball squad played a very important part in winning championship laurels in these sports, girls won positions as cheerleaders and fellow classmates were elected as mem- bers of the Student Council and the TATTLER STAFF. At last we were really in! Now our goal was coming nearer and nearer, we were juniors at last. Our self- importance showed itself in everything we did. This new phase in our lives began with an election of officers to represent us in all matters that might arise: President, Leslie Burkhardt, Vice-President, John Cheskie- wicz, Secretary, Norma Volack, Treasurer, William Bogutski. Our admission to a galaxy of clubs and organizations also took place: Key Club, Y-Teens, Student Council, The TATTLER. Our time was crammed full with activities. We became better acquainted with the Seniors during the Junior-Senior Banquet and the Prom. Everything we had hoped for had finally come true. The athletes in our class played an important part on the foot- ball team that won the Eastern State Cham- pionship, and the basketball squad which be- came District 2 Champions. Our pride be- came greater when John Cheskiewicz was given All-State laurels in football. We had become a really significant part of our school. Here we stand on the threshold of our final year as students at S. H. S. and we ac- knowledge our promotion by wearing our class rings. At first everyone was a little sad and apprehensive of what the future would hold. But these fears were lost in a cloud of activ- ities, work, and happiness. The beginning of school found football the leading event on our calendar, October found us on our way on a delightful trip to Harrisburg and Gettys- burg. Then we were preparing for our won- derful minstrel which was such a huge suc- cess through the efforts of Miss Loretta Far- ris. Our club activities were interrupted by a night at the Junior-Senior Banquet and bas- ketball games. The girls showed their athletic ability by winning second place in the W. B. W. D. Foul Shooting Contest. The play we presented with such success proved that Mr. John Wallace was a very able director. The perfect conclusion to a memorable year was our trip to New York City. Finally, Class Night and Graduation Day are upon us. So our ship must dock, load on new sup- plies, and sail on to unfamiliar places and over stormy seas. These events in the history of this Class of 1953 will act as bookmarks in the log of our school life. They will also act as inspirations for the years ahead at times when our spirits need uplifting. This is a story written on paper, for those who experienced it, these facts are indelibly writ- ten in our minds. We will never forget! Jo ANN STESNEY E. ASKLAR D. BALDOVSKY T. BEDNER EUGENE JOHN ASKLAR Spider Witty and well-liked by all, One who is noted for being tall. Academic Key Club 2, 3. 4, Band 1, 2, Art 13 Music 15 Minstre Merrily we stroll along 14 l 4. DOROTHY EVELYN BALDOVSKY Baldy Commercial Dotty so short and always smiling, With a charming personality that's so beguiling. Usherette 33 Music 1, 2, 3, 43 Art 15 Swimming 45 Y-Teens 3, 4. gb '11 5 il' 2 Q J. L. CEBRICK Class of WY f if Y , THOMAS MICHAEL BEDNER He'll find fun in everything. Art 13 Play 43 Minstre Yearbook Staff 4. ffllucyi! it Her sincerity and helping hand blend Y-Teens 3, 4 3 Music , , 45 Art 1g Minstrel 4, BenQ Commercial ' No matter what the years may bring, l 4. LUCILLE CEBRICK Academic A quiet personality and a true friend. 1, 2, 3, Swimming V V 5 f A 43 Usherette 35 Yearbook Staff 4. 5 E. BEGOSH J. CHESKIEWICZ W. BOGUTSKI R. CHIPEGO EDWARD J. BEGOSH Bleak Academic A Better friend can ere be found, There's always laughs when Bleakls around. Art 1. JEAN CHESKIEWICZ Qx 6 F Ish Commercial I Jean is a lass with pretty blond hair, ,? 01 Who is gay and charming without a care. W Music 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, f ' Swimming 43 Art lg Usherette 35 Minstrel 4. Q l .I J WILLIAM J. BOGUTSKI ff Barts Academic Short, good-looking, full of fun, In baseball, football this boy can run. Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Senior Com- mittee 45 Student Council 1, 4' Art 1, Junior Class Officer 35 Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 43 Play 4. RUTH ANN CHIPEGO Chip Commercial Chip is sweet and tender-hearted. Mighty hard to stop when she gets started. Usherette 35 Music 1, 2, 3, 45 V Swimming 4, Art 15 Minstrel 4, Yearbook Staff 4. ,,,-' V f- X-fran 4 ,Z . 1. , f M.-.Jfw f .A i. V 'Q-vm .,, . . Q. 1,14 as H Whafs so interesting? 'z,.'., f 'N ' f E. BUDA J, CONIGLIO L. BURKHARDT J. EVANKO EDWARD EUGENE BUDA Eddie Academic You'd never know Eddie's around, He hardly ever makes a sound. O Art 15 Projectionist 2, 3, 4. Intelligent and talented is he, JOAN W CONIGLIO . fp Config Commerczal ,N if fc' Five feet two-eyes of brown, A nicer friend cannot be found. 3 I 50 2 Q i Lx 'S A K 1 Music 1, 2, 3, 45 Student Council Q 2, 35 Y-Teens 3, 45 Senior Com- 'TF . ' mittee 45 Swimming 45 Tattler 45 , K Q g Yearbook staff 4. '- 65 f ' 5 M SC: C: A N LESLIE BURKHARDT A Burke Academic Intelligent and talented it he, Burke is without an enemy. Key Club 2, 3, 45 Class President 35 Music 15 Art 15 Minstrel 4. J AYNE SUSAN EVANKO Slim Commercial Some girls are natural, some are nice, Put them together and Jayne wins twice. , Music 1, 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 - A A Swimming 45 Art 15 Minstrel 4. U 44'-nf V' I 5. ,., Musing and Amusing 16 l J. CHESKIEWICZ B. GAYEWSKI R. CHIMOCK A. HORNICK JOHN R. CHESKIEWICZ Ish Academic In football Ish excels the rest, He provided ability when put to the test. Football 1, 2, 33 Basketball 1, 2, 35 Baseball 1, 25 Class Treas- urer 3g Student Council 2, Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY JANE GAYEWSKI Q Wgx HB. J. Academic ,Q A miss who is so pert and sweet, 1' F5 To know her is really quite a treat. Art 13 Music 1, 2, 3, 43 Y- kg Teens 3, 4, Swimming 4, Minstrel qv ff 4, Tamer Staff 4, Yearbook Staff 4. ! j L. N A '-ul-S' 5? si? RAYMOND WALTER CHIMOCK A 5?i y' Chimp Academic 45:51 Over the surface of life he'll skim, The easiest way is the way for him. 'i Minstrel 4. ALICE MARIE HORNICK Al Commercial To talk in eleee is her delight, 'E But when she answers she's always right. , V, 54-,R . e sg Music 1, 2, 3, 4, Tattler Staff , ','- , ,f 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 43 Majorette 5 ffl '.i1 - , 3, 4, Swimming 43 Sr. Class Officer ' Q. 4, Yearbook :Staff 4, Art 13 Min- ' Sffel 4- Let us see it, too he J. CHISARICK L. KAPRAL R. CONDO R. KEMZURA JOSEPH J. CHISARICK Chis Commercial Jerry plays the accordion quite well, f I-le'll go far, so they tell. O Key Club 2, 3, 4, Art lg Tattler Staff 3, 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Color 'Guard 45 Senior Committee 45 Min- strel 4g Play 4. LORRAINE MARIE KAPRAL Lo1'ry Commercial GAC, Cl C T N.. Her sweetness shows her reaction, 1 :I-C4344 Her charm is great-that's her attraction. P .JJ Music 1, 2, 3, 45 Tattler Staff 3, Y-Teens 3, 4, Swimming 4, Student Council 43 Art 1, Usherette 3' Minstrel 4, Play 4. , ' M RAYMOND R. CONDO .. I :1Ray:y Academic W ,,,,,, j Our Student Council President is he, SZ off' W ,Q ,, x YM, Q .l -X wxjtigjxwvwfyf Time out for a chat 3 18 3 I . if E14 And Gay A . , She 2 very proud of him are we. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Class Officer 4, Junior Committee 35 Min- strel 4g Student Council 3, 45 Art lg Tattler Staff 3, 4. ROSE MARIE KEMZURA Kemp Academic and charming in all her ways, has helped to brighten our high school days Y-Teens 3, 45 Music 1, 2, 3, 4, Usherette 3, Swimming 4, Tattler Staff 2, 4, Art lg Minstrel 43 Play 4, Junior Committee 3. C. DEITZ A, KRAKOSKY J. DODIG B. KUZMA CHARLES E. DEITZ Cop Academic , Charles is an all around fellow 9 3 With a heart that's gay and mellow, Art 13 Student Council 3. fl 7 xi K ANN SHIRLEY KRAKOSKY L ,, Kirk Academic A An intelligent and quiet lass, , :I ,,,,2,f,Q Liked by all in her class. -. ,,..I3 -5-. Art lg Music 1, 2, 3, 4, Y- -1! iwmt- gf, E5 '-,M ,Ja Teens 3, 43 Swimming 4, Minstrel ' 4 M i. 525365 43 Yearbook :Staff 4. JOHN DODIG M 4 Chuck Academic A 55 K A A friendly fellow is our Chuck. And we wish him the best of luck. BETTY M. KUZMA Liz Commercial Betty has great plans in life, One is that of becoming a wife. Swimming 45 Music 1, 2, 3, 45 , ,gif Y-Teens 3, 45 Art 13 Tattler Staff V 'A ' 49 Minstrel 45 Yearbook Staff 4. ' Studying on the green 19 A DOMASHINSKI J. A. KRUZLIK J. DORISH ANDREW FRANK DOMASHINSKI Durmy Commercial Class of attler Staff 3 4 Baseball 3, Art JO ANN ALICE KRUZLIK Kruz Academic A friendly girl with a voice so rare, With her no one can ever compare. -NX Ari 1, Music 1, 2, 3, 4, Y- 9 Teens 3, 4, Swimming 4, Minstrel I Q 1, 2, 3, 4, Usherette 33 Year- L book 4. U S N K4 JOHN JEROME DORISI-l Skinner Academic A popular boy in his room, Who is always well-groomed. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 3, 4, Basketball Mgr. 2: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, 'Student Council 3, Art 1, Music lg Yearbook -Staff 4. DORIS BARBARA LAWRENCE Dory Commercial Doris with her sense of humor Is liked by all and that's no rumor. Swimming 4, Y-Teens 3, 43 Year- MWM is , book Staff 4, Music 2, 3, 4, Usherette 3, Minstrel 4. sw I L r D. LAWRENCE G. EMERSHAW M. LESKO R. FOSKO J . MECHRINA GENE M. EMERSHAW ,,, Emer Academic Gene is one of our students rare, Comes and goes without a care. Art 1, Key Club 2, 4. , N MARGARET MARIE LESKO ,sf 'QW Margie Commercial ff, N. 1--1-:li Margie is so pretty and gay, Skim. 'l V I I ' Neat and friendly in every way. WLN - -xxx-N, ? c- Music 1, 2, 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 4, A, Swimming 43 Art 13 Minstrel 43 T V Ei Play 4. WW 7 RICHARD FRANCIS FosKo , f D , Dick Academic To excel in all sports is this boy's aim, And we are sure he will rise to fame. Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Key Club 2, 3, 43 Senior Committee 4, Art lg Music 1. JEAN MARIE MECHRINA Jeanne Commercial A charming girl, both coy and sweet, Friends like Jean just can't be beat. H Music 1, 2, 3, 4, Swimming 4, Art 1. ' ,i.zggv Look at this one il' W' R. GABEL D. MICHAELS T. GOLIAS A. M. PALUCK RODERICK S. GABEL 1 Rocky Academic The thought of study he never had, f How he got by, we'll ask this lad. O Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 19 Art 1. DOROTHE SUSAN MICHAELS II ? ,Z Mickie Commercial ' . A friendly girl with a ready grin, Wag? N Flirting eyes with mischief in. -X' 7 Art 15 Y-Teens 3, 43 Music 1, 2, 3, 45 Usherette 3g Minstrel 4, ,VX 'NF y ! A , . 7 THOMAS GoL1As Glider Academic A quite helpful friend indeed, , Always present when there's a need. Art 15 Football 1, 25 Stage hand 5 I. ANNA MAY T. PALUCK Goldee Academic Always smiling, full of fun, Out-doing her just can't be done. Q Music 3, 49 Y-Teens 3, 43 Min- , strel 43 Usherette 33 Swimming 4, Tattler Staff 33 Play 43 Yearbook . gif, 4' School's out! 22 My J. GREGA E. POPSON B. HROMEK M. RASCIK JOHN GREGA Greg Commercial 1 A witty guy with a big heart, In this world he'll do his part. Yearbook Staff 43 Tattler ,Staff 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 43 Key Club 3, 45 Senior Committee 45 Art lg Minstrel 4, Play 4. ' XX ELIZABETH IRENE POPSON l lt, Betty Commercial .1 V tw Life is never dull when Betty's near, y For she brings laughter, joy, and cheer. xx r Music 1, 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 43 lk X Swimming 4g Art 1, Minstrel 43 Q Q Yearbook 4, ig V, ',, ,u.W,j1q'C4',a , 5 BERNARD J, HROMEK R 'hm Bernie Academic , He's a gentleman in every way, He's just like that every day. ff, Art 1. ,f MARIE RASCIK il,i Ross Commercial She's jovial, willing, and on the go, Here's a girl that will never say no. Music 1, 2, 3, 4, Art 1, in lSwimming lg Y-Teens 3, 45 Ush- , V erette 35 Tattler Staff 4, Minstrel 43 Yearbook 4. y , Lingering in the shade O A ,,.,, H Qe2,ri35.' 9u?,rx. 1 A 4 f 4f.,.4, 5 eve' iiyjt I , .. S. KOTCH M. SALATA E. KRUBITZER J. SAPACK STEPHEN MICHAEL KOTCH Zybe Commercial A fellow jolly, full of joy, f And what e smile, Oh boyz HSS O Minstrel 45 Student Council 1, 33 Yearbook 45 Tattler Staff 3, 45 Class Officer 45 YArt lg Play 4. MARIE LUCY SALATA Jake Academic 6 3 Marie is both pretty and sweet, I . I A nicer girl you'll never meet. Cheerleader 2, 3, 45 Art 13 Music 1, 2, 3, 43 Usherette 35 Swim- Ab ming 4g Y-Teens 3, 45 Minstrel ' 6,9 43 Senior Committee 45 Yearbook 43 Tamer staff 43 Play 4. .2 ' if EDWARD WILLIAM KRUBITZER 1 Ed Academic His blue eyes and blonde hair, Denote a boy without a care. ff Art 15 Music 15 Minstrel 4. I JOAN ALICE SAPACK HJoan'ie Commercial if So very quiet, so very neat, if Here's a girl you must meet. .31 e Music 1, 2. 3. 4. Y-Teens 3. 4: ' p W M 'A swimming 4g Art li Tamer staff 5 or 45 Minstrel 4, Yearbook 4. Test next period 24 IQ ww 157' 2 J. KRULL R. SAYPACK W. LIPO N. S1-IYPULEFSKI JOSEPH J. KRULL Ki'rLger Commercial A lad we like to have around, We're sure there will be no lack of sound. 1953 Color Guard 43 Yearbook 4, Orches tra 3, Art 13 Minstrel 4, Play 4. RITA HELEN SAYPACK Reef Commercial K One of the gayest girls in her class, Her sense of humor is hard to surpass. af 'iw agi- .,l'l.,. -iixfi Music 1, 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 4, Swimming 4: Usherette 35 Minstrel v ' Sb ..' 55,er,L of 15 2 ' A l ll X l 41-1 f . ,Z 75 WILLIAM JOHN LIPO 2 A Bill Academic K Bill is a very popular lad, A finer President could not be had. Key 43 Tattler Staff 3, 43 Class President A 45 Art 1, Music 13 Student Council 1, Yearbook 4, Minstrel 4. Club 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 3, NANCY ANN SHYPULEFSKI Nan Commercial A pretty girl with a long name, Always in mischief, but never to blame, Music 1, 2, 3, 43 Student Council 2, Tattler Staff 3, 43 Junior Com- X 'iii7h'K ',,ffgg2?irf' mittee 33 Y-Teens 3, 49 Swim- J ming 43 Yearbook Staff 45 Art lg 543. Play 45 Minstrel 4. W u ' Admzrmg the vzew M ,, R. LUKACHKO L. IMI. SHAMPACK J. LYONS D. SICKLER ROBERT LUKACHKO Mash Commercial Rather jolly, but quiet, f Always the first to start a riot. O Football 23 Basketball 23 Junior Committee 33 Art 13 Play 43 Minstrel 4. LOIS MARIE SHAMPACK ji Zusha Academic , Q I ly L, Full of youth and vitality, ,f Which matches this gil-1'5 personality. I Y-Teens 3, 43 Music 1, 2, 3, diff' . . eg Q l ' . f I 43 Usherette 33 Swimming 43 Tat- 5 , j tler Staff 3, 43 Minstrel 43 Cheer- 2 if X 1' leader 2, 3, 43 An 1, Play 4. ww q laying, W 557 26 Isn't it cute? JOSEPH ROBERT LYONS Badi'nky Academic A contented smile he'll always wear, It's Jo-Jo who's welcome everywhere. Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball Mgr. 33 Baseball 43 Music 13 Art 1. DOROTHY JEAN SICKLER ' Dot Academic 1 A neat girl who is quite tall, And one who is pleasing to all. Music 1, 2, 3, 43 Art 13 Swimming 43 Minstrel 43 Y-Teens 3, 43 Play 43 Yearbook 4. if . W tU,.'fY,,y,,:k 1 ' ., T91 V-Acxhib M ' fS 'Z? l'fii ,mi .14 :K sph., .rw 4. 'IW D. MC BRIDE F. SIRACUSE P. MC GUIRE J. A. STESNEY DONALD F. MCBRIDE Mac Academic Dark, handsome not too tall, Quiet, shy, well-liked by all. 1953 Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Com mittee 43 Yearbook Staff 4, Art 13 Baseball 1. ax if lp FRANCES JOHANNA SIRACUSE ox X! fo Fafie Commercial J bf - Fafie has the following, thus, ,NN xx Nil' 0 Good looks, kindness, and personality plus. Y-Teens 3, 4, Music 1, 2, 3, 45 Art 1, Swimming 4, Usherette 3, oo Play 4, Minstrel 4, Library Club 4, Yearbook Staff 4. ff? PHILLIP L. MCGUIRE iAQF M' ,V Mac Commercial by A . U VM! Always joking is his theme, ' W Forever happy it would seem. Art lg Minstrel 4. A Q J JO ANN PATRICIA STESNEY Stes Academic She is filled with ambition and determined to succeedg Her outstanding Work is proof indeed. Eff, Tattler Staff 2, 3, 43 Yearbook Staff , V X, V V 1 2 45 Y-Teens 3, 4, Art 15 Music i 2 ff 1, 2, 3, 45 Senior Committee 4, X ' +h5M. Usherette 3, Swimming 4, Minstrel ' f f 4, Play 4. Flowery conversation H My -.4 ' W . Vs .1 -.2 le L. MONAHAN C. VIGO LAWRENCE D. MONAHAN Larry Academic Larry doesn't care what the future may bring, He'll be content with most anything. Art 15 Color Guard 1, 2, 3, 4, Minstrel 4. 17' Y lil i F. NEVOLAS N. VOLACK Class of CARMELLA JOAN VIGO ' q K Carm Commercial , J - A cheerful sport, a friendly gal, Ck. She's one of the best, a real pal. 'oo Cheerleader 2, 3, 45 Minstrel 4: l Q3 Play 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Swimming X k ! 4g Student Council 43 Music 1, 2, 'T 3, 43 Art 13 Library Club 4. Yearbook Staff 4. , ' 1 -I sf FRANK JOSEPH NEVOLAS Cup Cake Academic It couldn't be that bad 28 Always a joke, never a frown, That's what happens when Cupcake's around. Baseball Manager 2, Art 1, Music L 15 Minstrel 4. NORMA R. VOLACK Norm Academic One who is always pleasant and neat, Friendly with all and hard to beat. Art 1, Y-Teens 3, 45 Usherette 33 Tattler Staff 2, 3, 43 Swimming 4, Music 1, 2, 3, 45 Minstrel 4, Junior Class Officers 35 Yearbook Staff 4, Play 4. ,aus ' nv ev- iv' JM R. ONCAY L. WORLINSKY E. PRETKO J, YAGLOSKI RAYMOND RICHARD ONCAY Julius Academic 1 Here is the muscle-bound lad of our class, He is the heart-throb of every lass. Football 2, 3, 45 Senior Committee 43 Art lg Music lg Play Minstrel 4. Minstrel 45 Baseball Mgr. 4. , ,lm LORETTA WORLINSKY Lollie Commercial Here's a girl that can't be beat, To argue with her is a real treat. Music 1, 2, 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 4 43 Swimming 43 Art 1, Minstrel Play 4. mt A X . J QLAJ N1 was, ' Ji EDWARD JOSEPH PRETKO fs- Satch,' Academic O H! Pretko is one who's never in class, ' Brut in the halls without 3 pass. Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Art 1 Music 1. D JOAN YAGLOSKI Yuggie Commercial An attractive miss, forever gay. We hope she'll always stay that Way. Music 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens Swimming 43 Art 1, Minstrel 3, 4, A s-ey f I. 4 A Q Waiting for the bell X MSW av- ,fun-4.2 P. RESETAR S. ROMANOWSKI V. SIRACUSE C. SMITH PETER J. RESETAR Pete Academic He's tall and handsome, and what a smile, 4 f When he goes by, the girls go Wild. O Art lg Music 1, Minstrel 4. STANLEY PAUL ROMANCWSKI Stash Academic li A A 'W 1' A One who seems to be quiet and shy, ss-O f ' His good deeds make him a wonderful guy. -3 . Football 1, Basketball 1, 2, Art LXX. lg Music lg Minstrel 4. 1 , J l. ' ' V, H. rg! , c 1 VINCENT L. SIRACUSE Sirlcy Academic if f f Here's a fellow in athletics great, And a smile for all which makes him rate. V Key Club 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Music 15 Art 1. CECIL SMITH 5 Smitty Commercial b A very meek fellow is he, , i But just as helpful as can be. V, .1 I ' M' ' Art 1, Carefree pals 30 lf if ,.,.. U' juan! , Q 4 R. STEFANIDES J. TEIXEIRA J. VOLPE J. VVALKO ROBERT D. STEFANIDES Staff Academic Here's a boy that's nice and kind, A friend llke hlm IS hard to find. Art 15 Yearbook Staff 4. A O X JOHN PAUL TEIXEIRA K LM Z Tex Commercial O N The lad who keeps the girls swooning , lv Q With his crooning. 5 I 1 A t 1 M nstrel 4 Football 1 r J 3 3 . C A R 4 9 K H G .Ju n.. 5 V5 55 - JOSEPH S. R. VOLPE Q ,A Joe Academic fi-1,55 A V Quick of eye, and quick of mind, A finer lad you'll never find. if Tattler Staff 35 Key Club 45 Play 45 Yearbook Staff 43 Band 45 Art '31 15 Minstrel 4. f JOHN R. WALKO 1 Jack Academic A XVell groomed, always neat, by In these he can't be beat. ' if Art 1. .2 -gf Stag party xxx ., -N Ffa 31 T. WALKO G. WOODITCH R. YOSCHAK J. YUHAS THOMAS D. WALKO Tom Not very serious or very gay, But he gets along in his own way. Art 1. ,fifsmrai ' ,U it 'wmv ,QL avr Q . 2 315- f 'ff X A--,, ss,,s., V X r?iLJ'ffS.'x hs ,, glgi 'ii' fi, ff, so .-raw A ffgjnxy . , .,,., yy 1 kjrf:Q?'?:z 'I , i. 532 A R Spring fever 32 Academic Class of GEORGE JOSEPH WOODITCH Woody Academic 6 l A student so bright, X Show him a problem, he works it out just right. X E X Key Club 2, 3, 45 Yearbook Staff 45 X Tattler Staff 45 Art 15 Music 15 Minstrel 45 Play 4. K R x RAYMOND A. YOSCHAK Chdlcer Academic Shy! Quiet! What a rumor! I' Here's a nice fellow with a sense of humor. Manager: Football 3, 45 Basketball 3, 45 Baseball 45 Minstrel 4. 5 JAMES D. YUHAS Diclcers Academic It's never dull when Dickers is near. He brings laughs and plenty of cheer. Art 15 Color Guard 45 Football 25 Play 4. J. ZIM 1953 lla-' Q-9 re Qflfkif' JOSEPH E. ZIM Joe Commercial He's seldom heard, he's seldom seen, But always right on the beam. Art 1. SYMBOLS fClass Flower - Class Colorsl BY Jo ANN STESNEY The yellow rose, so soft and pure, Reflects a light with golden hueg And sparkling on its sunny face We see a tearful drop of dew. Emitting such a sweet perfume, A symbol of the young and just, You'll be a talisman to us When withered leaves have turned to dust. Two colored ribbons, new and bright, Are symbols of the tie that binds ' ' W Each one of us to all our friends, , . . NU ' 1 ' ' X . And all the pleasures each youth finds. Y , , ., -T if ,' SX ' Ribbons of maroon and gold: Xi ,il Maroon for strength-we've got a lot! - '- ..- 'I Q' ' 'TI And gold for scintillating fun! f f f ff 5' I ixxxx These dyes will fade-rnem'ries will not. In FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE' fClass Mottol BY Jo ANN STESNEY Find 3 way or make one, Our youthful voices say, We're ready for the future, And whatever comes our way. Bring on the trials and cares! We're young and strong and fleet! Do our minds see triumph, Where eyes will see defeat ? We sa-y good-bye to youth, Perhaps with tearful hearts, But we already know: Time does not pass-it darts! 1 'Kem We're out to conquer life. We'll start what we've begun, Because our motto is: Find a way or make one. H 13 The Lone Ranger A, VXV, 5 . 22? 'LTZZZ' gf f7T7fffY A if 'f W2 33 fi Class Will Boys Eugene Asklar, leave my web to whomever wants it. Thomas Bedner, leave Walter Yurevich all my girlfriends. Edward Begosh, leave my typewriter to anyone who can operate it. William Bogutski, leave my sleeping in class to Raymond Lipinski. Edward Buda, leave my long rides to school to anyone who likes to drive as much as I do. Leslie Burkhardt, leave my selling football programs at the back gate to Joe Orshak. John Cheskiewicz, leave my friendship with Miss Wolfe to Charles Washko. Raymond Chimock, leave my love for Shakespeare to John Tobias. Joseph Chisarick, leave my job running the mimeograph machine to Joe Swaboski for as long as his arm holds out. Raymond Condo, leave my back seat in Spanish class to Charles Washko. Charles Deitz, leave my car to anyone who can start it in the morning. John Dodig, leave my shyness in front of girls to Andy Barilla. Andrew Domashinski, leave my good marks to Frank Saypackg he needs them more than I do. John Dorish, leave my love for underclassmen to Michael Hudanick. Gene Emershaw, leave my cowboy boots to anyone who can fit in them. Richard F osko, leave my position as pitcher on the baseball team to Francis F ondo. Roderick Gabel, leave my love for teasing girls to anyone who can get away with it. Thomas Golias, leave my Spanish mark to Peter Stankoski. John Grega, leave my ability to get out of classes to make trips to Cahalan Building to anyone who could afford enough shoes. Bernard Hromek, leave my social standings to any Junior who is sociable enough. Stephen Kotch, leave George Saxon my banana shoes, may he fill them well. Edward Krubitzer, leave Ray Stavish my art in driving. Joseph Krall, leave my drag with Mrs. Puhak to Joe Swaboski. William Lipo, leave my job of collecting for buses to George Saxon. Robert Lukachko, leave my beautiful handwriting to John Maniskas. Joseph Lyons, leave to Paul Pasek the back seat of Hudanick's car. Donald McBride, leave my car to Mr. Chiampi. Philip McGuire, leave my ability to pass English tests with ease to Richard Selinski. Lawrence Monahan, leave my marching ability to Ivan Kleban. Frank Nevolas, leave my sweet understanding of Latin in Miss Wolfe's class to Dan Smith. Raymond Oncay, leave to Joe Manta my love for spaghetti. Edward Pretko, leave my two front teeth to Ray Lipinski for his smiling future. Peter Resetar, leave my way of getting along with teachers to Walter Yurevitch. Stanley Romanowski, leave my love for typing class to Paul Kello. Vincent Siracuse, leave my dark, curly hair to Adam Sieminski. Cecil Smith, leave my love for hunting to Frank Hamara. Robert Stefanides, leave my seat on the bus of the Harrisburg trip to anyone who thinks they can get it. John Teixeira, leave my temporary vacation away from Swoyerville High School to Froggie Podskoch. Joseph Volpe, leave to anyone anything they think they can get of mine. John Walko, leave my love for books to Anthony Volpe. Thomas Walko, leave my pizza hands to Daniel Wiencoski. George Wooditch, leave my ability to sneak out to anyone who can get away with it. Raymond Yoschak, leave my high marks in Latin to John Tobias. James Yuhas, leave my Blue Beetle to Mr. George Shendock for football funds. Joseph Zim, leave my books to Anthony Chiazza. Class Will Girls Dorothy Baldovslcy, leave the rubber bands in my bobby sox to Patsy Nowicki. Lucille Cebrick, leave my hidden love life to Ann Yatsko. Jean Cheslciewicz, leave my seat in Mr. Matte's study to Rita Chipego. Ruth Chipego, leave my natural curly hair to Marlene Antos. Joan Coniglio, leave my ability of having fun to Joan Gavlick. Jayne Evanko, leave my place at the Wednesday night dances to Sophie Olsyzk. Elizabeth Gayewski, leave my love for Mr. Yonkondy to Rita Kovalcin. Alice Hornick, leave my love for dancing to Eva Maholik. We, Lorraine Kapral, and Nancy Shypulefski, leave our meeting place on the corner of Slo- cum street to Jean Evans and Caroline Suda. Rose Marie Kemzura, leave my long interest for a certain someone to anyone who can be interested as long as I. Ann Krakosky, leave to Mary Ann Koptchko, my ability to arrive at school 1 minute before the bell rings. Jo Ann Kruzlik, leave my singing to Genevieve Kopetchney. Betty Kuzma, leave my ability for steady dating to Katherine Huhn. Doris Lawrence, leave my jet-propelled typewriter to Connie Koveleski. Margaret Lesko, leave my ability of getting into strange situations to anyone who can get out of them as easily as I can. Jean Mechrina, leave my love for Luzerne football heroes to whomever is interested. Dorothe Michaels, leave my once red hair to Louise Katraniak. Anna May Paluck, leave my laugh to Mary Lou Monahan. Elizabeth Popson, leave my Y bathing suit to Arlene Mokrish. Marie Rascik, leave all the fun I had on the bus trip to Mollie Donachie. Marie Salata, leave my short haircut to anyone who has the money to go to New Jersey to get it cut. Joan Sapack, leave my dimple to Mr. Beky. Rita Saypack, leave my desire to chew finger nails to anyone who thinks they could chew them as quick as I could. Lois Shampack, leave my love for Physics to Catherine Brominski. Dorothy Sickler, leave my love for pretty clothes to M. Antos. Francis Sracuse, leave my love for P.ofD. to Janice Puhlik fughl. Jo Ann Stesney, leave my short hair-cut to anyone who wants to be different. Carmella Vigo, leave my technique of swimming to any junior who would like to drown. Norma Volack, leave my personality to Florence Jakon. Loretta Worlinsky, leave my arguments with Mr. Beky to Katherine Huhn, if she can win one. Joan Yagloski, leave my flirting with the boys to Eleanor Pastula who will sure make a go of it. Class Poem By Jo ANN STESNEY I There's nothing left but a memory For the Class of Nineteen Fifty-Three. Just thoughts of school and friends remain For us who chant this last refrain. We'll soon be leaving Swoyerville High, To its friendly walls welll say good-bye. II Good-bye, dear friends, and teachers, too. A new life starts, We must leave you. Souvenirs with tears and stains, Of merry dances, thrilling games- These are the things which will endure, Nostalgic dreams of youth they'll lure. III And drifting as upon a cloud The passing years around us crowd. We see ourselves as Freshmen green With so much knowledge yet to glean. Anticipating future years We do not see the cares and tears. IV Happy-for We're Sophomores now, Through fields of fun and work we plow. And happy days of youth are filled With such adventures-we are thrilled! Our minds absorb and, sometimes, lose The learning we must, someday, use. V As members of the Junior Class Each one of us great gifts amass- The precious gifts of faith and love, Whose Giver is the One above. Experience that, day by day, Appears in what we do and say. VI Now our paths have led us hereg At last we've reached our Senior year. The hours are filled up to the brim From morning bright to evening dim. At graduation we will cry For all the years that have skimmed by. VII We have reached the turning place Where life becomes a fast, hard race- A race which we must try to win By planning how we must begin. We have gained, through education, The beginning of a strong foundation. VIII As the sun will set at end of day, And over all a peace will lay, So it is with us who stand With our diplomas held in hand. Tomorrow, when the sun will rise, We pray We'll all be brave and wise. JUNICRS .... SOPHOMORES . FRESHMEN . . . EIGHTH GRADE . SEVENTH GRADE -4.4 3 464149 .49 F- FONDO T. GULA F. JAKON W. KRA1-'T1c1AN Pres. V. Pres. Sec'y Treas. - ,f The of XX N Jn , Class A 'J 1954 Ae lst row: L. J. Santee, C. Kovaleski, L. Katraniak, N. Sabol, A. M. Katchmar, M. L. Monahan, B. Yurkon, F. Borsellino, A. Kunigelis, A. Yatsko, M. Donachie. I. Margallis, A. Romanowski, A. Kuzma, B. Shampack, V. Piskorik, A. I. Marga1lis,A . Rornanowski, A. Kuzma, B. Shampack, V. Piskorik, A. Mokrish, D. Konopke, J. Puhlick, B, Pitcavage, S. Olszyk, F. Jakon. 3rd row: A. Chiazza, R. Selinski, W. Bobb, D. Metro, J. Swaboski, J. Donachie, F. Hamara, F. Podskoch. lst row: R. Chipego, M. Antos, B. Lapinski, B. Spirko, C. Huhn, E. Pastula, P. Nowicki C. Aperio, G. Kopetchney, B. Emershaw. 2nd row: F. Fondo, R. Stavish, S. Bartleson, E. Maholik, J. Gavlick, J. Orrson C. Washko, P. Kello. 3'rd row: R. Kruchinski, T. Gula, J. Paluck, G. Koptcho, E. Kleban, R. Se-linsky E. Pechal. lst row: R. Ference, G. Holup, A. Weiss, J. Evans, M. A. Koptcho, R. Kovalcin C. Brominski, C. Hallas, C. Suda. 2nd row: J. Manta, R. Lipinski, G. Saxon, P. Stankowski, T. Gavlick, W. Kraftician A. Sieminski, B. Karmilowicz, P. Pasek, W. Yurevitch, J. Tobias, D, Smith T. Gulla, E. Paluck. Junior Committee F. FONDO T. GULA F. JAKON W. KRAFTICIAN J. GAVLICK P. KELLO J. MANTA E. MAHOLICK A. MOKRISH A. SIEMINSKI C. SUDA J. SWABOSKI J. PUHLIK We, the Junior Class of Swoyerville High School, wish to extend our fondest congratulations to you, the graduating class of 1953. It has been a pleasing experience to work with you in the numerous extra-curricular activities, as well as those of aca- demic standing. The never-ending friendship that we have acquired with you through our few short years together in high school will long remain in our memories. In your future endeavors, we grant that you will make continued use of the knowledge you have gained during your short stay here at Swoyerville High. Now the time has come for you to take your place beside the graduates of pre- vious years. We know that you will have unlimited success in whatever vocation you may choose, if you continue to co-operate with others as you have with us. May the coming years unfold an exceeding amount of good fortunes to every one of you, the Class of '53. Sincerely, THE JUNIOR CLASS 40 Sophomores W. Holena, R. Konopke, D. Wienckoski, J. Zemanek, J. Carey, M. A Michaels, B. Harchar, D. Innarnorati, R. Ernershaw, F. Baines, T. Krakosky D. Murtha, A. Volpe, L. Polk, W. Stanulis, N. Slusher, A. Ostroski, F Stanulis, A. Perillo, W. Fender, P. Paluck. J. Kollesar, E. Ruzicki, M. Brady, R. Sobocinski, J. Urban, D. Stukey J. Steck, L. Puchalsky, N. Gayewski, S. Fuches, M. Zoolkoski, D. Kozma M. A. Charnetski, E. Hudanick, A. M. Yuhas. J. Bebey, J. Dotter, R. Michaels, R. Zim, W. Gostinsky, J. Spitzer, D Piskorik, R. Pesta, P. Pisaneschi, J. Dula, R. Adams, L. Padalski. F. Matello, R. Sieminski, J. Maniskas, R. O'Donnell, L. Puchalsky, A. Barilla R. Nevolas, G. Burkhardt, J. Chajko, J. Gaydos. , 4 H .ff .. . ' , f wh' ' 5' 4 1 i n f 4' 3 f W. lst row: N. Nedelak, C. Walski, C. Dzurek, L. Ondish, D. Wrobleski, P. Milius, B Hornick, B. Gowisnok, M. Velikis, H. Antonitus, M. A. Krakosky. 2nd row: J. Kuzrna, D. Paluck, T. Leonard, E. Dornashinski, P. Chorba, D. Smith A. Skurla, P. Zanetti, M. Hudanick, A. Dambrauskas, B. Baron, B. Mack J. Barilla, M. A. Kovalick, R. Repko, L. Brown. , I 'V 4 3 itil ' 5' II f W 'Z fy . 21 f , A... we if w ff I 4 ji If Ig f i A f ow Sophomores are a cheery lot, Smiles like these cannot be bought. 7 ,,,,, ,K ,,,, WW H, W1'W'4ffv'wr4mMmmuvuW,fw.W Freshmen pmng lst row: 2nd row: 3rd row lfth row lst row: 2nd row: 3rd row lpth row -n---1--.3 B. Novvicki, A. Phillips, M. Kosco, J. Chismar, D. Gus, T. Rydzewski. R. Stesney, A. Spirko, J. Karalunas, E. Govier, J. Marr, M. McGuire, P. Bren- nan, E. Gaydos. J. Kovalski, J. Porzywnicki, R. Olszyk, E. Yakabovich, C. Sapata, W. Andrze- jewski, J. Kytic, J. Barilla, J. Sitar, S. Yackoski, T. Hoosic. T. Koshinski, W. Chorba, J. Paluck, F. Paluck, R. Hospodar, R. Long, M. Wisdo J. Hawk. R. Lawrence, V. Marcin, G. McNulty, R. Hrubowchak, R. Mattey, J. Kruchinski J. Hudick, J. Vigo. J. Huhn, S. Foye, A. Pechal, A. Gajdo, L. Zenda, D. Yenchek, F. A. Sharnpack, A. Bayo. . R. Dodig, J. Stanks, R. Nervitt, S. Garrysh, R. Swetts, J. Pisaneschi, R. Gadorn- ski, W. Sieminski, D. O'Donne1l, J. Margallis. J. Coulter, A. Concert, E, Napierkowski, E. Lipinski, R. Yagloski, J. Husovsky J. Kubek. 9 7 9 Freshmen lst row: J M. Hanko, R. M. Mattie, H. Kusma, R. Orlandini, A. Olejnik, K. Secula N. R. Smith, J. Greglock, M. Urban, R. Rish, C. Kemzura, E. Urban, M. A Orrson, R. Lavish, M. Katranik. 2nd Tow: M. Perzia, B. Stukey, J. Karashinsky, G. Gorka, V. Skrabut, S. Asklar G. Rornanowski, V. Jacien, G. Kapral, L. Erceg, R. M. Barnoski, B. Santee J. Harchar, M. A. Koschinski, J. Runchka. 3rd row: H A. Ribar, M. Lechaton, C. Sieminski, H. Thomas, R. Letoski, J. Kozak J. Buzitsky, J. Christanovich, A. Salata, B. Shuarnski. Freshmen, you're just startingout, Just look ahead and never doubt. Eighth Grade lst Tow: 2nd row: 3rd row: 1st'row: 2nd row: 3rd row: lfth Tow: H. Galletti, P. Zdancewicz, D. Gavlick, B. Lacina, F. Jaslewicz, L. Wienc- koski, A. Padalsky, D. Antos, S. Volansky. E. Polk, F. Brutko, W. Lacina, W. Baseski, F. Erwetowski, J, Backo W. Weiss, F. Koptcho, W. Walski, R. Rosenko, A. Huntz, G. Metroka T. Metroka. . N. Stefanko, J. Sincavage, P. Slempa, J. Coniglio, J. Olejnick. C. Soboleski, J. O'Donne1l, G. Mokrish, D. VanDyke. E. M. Smith, M. A. Krehely, S. Oliphant, M. Erceg, G. Vigo, M. B. Kapral M. E. Hudanick, A. Meckalavage, M. Harrison, M. Aritz, P. Bankovich, J. Stefanoski, J. Krispin, M. Kapral, S. Kotulski, A. Lepo P. Perzia. J. Cicero, R. Orlandini, J. Romanowski, H. Wrhel, C. Petchel. Eighth Grade lst row: C. Adams, V. Matello, R. Kuzma, D. Knopka, I. Hanusin, R. Siracuse D. Andrzejewski, G. Volack, G. Volpe, M. Rosenko, S. Cebrick. 2nd row: C. Dornant, G. O'Donne1l, J. Matello, T. Zukosky Jr., E. Brorninski, R Levitsky, D. Krzywicki, M, Brennan, A. Surgenevich, B. Koscielski, D Steadle, C. Cesari. 3rd row: M. Popson, J. Piazza, R. Volack, S. Gavlick, A. Charnetski. Keep right on smiling, study hard, Graduation will be your reward. Seventhi Grade W lst Tow: 2nd row: 3rd row: lst row: 2nd Tow: 3rd row: W... ff WJ f' WW- . M. Grega, M. A. Suda, B. Siracuse, M. Kasheda, P. Smith, L. Spinicci J. Pisaneski, D. Aritz, S. Holup, I. Smaka, E. Boboleski. R. Harchar, E. Shekosky, C. Coolick, R. Ondish, J. Karasinski, R. Varitis C. Sieminski. R. Zukosky, R. Zim, J. Domant, R. Slempa, J. Yakabovicz, J. Perzia, J Lavish, R. Casey, G. Yatsko. Rynich, J. Brennan, M. Levitsky, M. Yachew, T. Zukosky, J. Ondish R. C. J. Krakosky, G. Lewis, M. Emershaw. M. B. Rogers, S. Chome. Rappaport, B. Padalski, R. Hooper, A. Cebrick, R. A. Walaitis, E. Pyryt T. Konopka, R. Williams, T. Lewis, R. Mattie, L. Hanadel, J. Klimek S. Pirillo. Home Economics and Shop i. S 1,54 THE M jf f fiifm ,, 1 H sz, ,, Q' I Future Hornemakers 'Jacks' F of all trades .Jfw wie f 1 -vw f E, .-ww ff, .wma -Xf T ' N' .4 X ,., M- H ,Ah ,,-', -,W Yfxl W., fi- W -,-wr ., M-- 4.f.y-,W -f, 5 A W , ,X,f',x. ,f Q -5' 5 f.5 f . Eff I' .5,,-V. .QL 5 1 Q. ,I ..,.v:,n , ,F .7-.L.g1- ':- '44,-ga'-7.1 . . it . X. 1 ,,, . ,. . gi 5 ef 'Qt . - 'fiifyrasfsi 3 xc: ' mf f ff - 1 L - 1-1 if-:xg-'-v1-f':'a --xv ' ff X - fgfjgffg-,f2A1?:Q .Zf2 9,1 ww Q fl ifififlfft Q Q' f LJ ,0: 'yw I M-fx M , ga F I , I If N , Q., . If '- AW... , . ,xp Vf, 525 , V J ' .kg J 7-fin, ' - ' ' 11,41-,fri rp,-11' V' 529' Za, .fy I? f N., E .... , . .: ,ks ' iii? . .. ,, . , , ,-5 J f wa . - B.- : ,. 4? 5 , 'Q ,...-.,.... X- - r STUDENT GOVERNMENT YEARBOOK ..... CLUBS ...... ENTERTAINMENT . . . , jr... fig! .-. 'iz . N, 7-:Fi +R QV L-lf' ti-3,3 .Qs--e ,fr fjfsfjf ff. '-If T .-- Sailau' .faq 51.41 M:.tf::,1:Y We who have been responsible for recording the life of the Class of 1953 are honored to present to the Senior Class and all their friends this SAIL- ORS'LOG. Tins book has been pubhshed through the hard Work of the staff members and the unrelinquishing efforts of Mr. Beky, our advisor. All the facts herein have been compiled with most careful at- tention so as to offer the most pleasure to you, the reader. We are happy to carry on a treasured tradition which originated many years ago at Swoyerville High. As yet We graduates do not fully realize the importance of this annualg only in the future years will it act as a path to happy nostalgia, comfort, and rosy dreams. Many of us will part, never to rneet agany and dns vohune ofjoyous youth WAH be the only link with dear friends. On and on we'll go, without stopping to look back, for the road ahead will be rocky. So with gratitude to everyone who contributed to this LOG of our school days and with a desire for your approval, We present the SAILORS' LOG of 1953. May all enjoy it to its fullest! PHOTOGRAPHY fm QM:- J. CONIGLIO J. A. KRUZLIK E. KUZMA M. RASCIK D. SICKLER C. VIGO WRITE-UPS L. Cebrick R. Chipego B. Gayewski A. Krakosky A. M. Paluck M. Salata J. Sapack R. Stefanides TYPISTS A. Hornick D. Lawrence E. Popson F. Siracuse PUBLICITY T. Bedner J. Chisarick J. Dorish J. Grega J. Krull W. Lipo D. McBride J. Volpe G. Wooditch ADVISORS W. Lipo R. Condo A. Hornick S. Kotch W. Bogutski J. Chisarick J. Coniglio R. Fosko J. Grega D. McBride R. Oncay M. Salata J. A. Stesney 52 MRS. PUHAK MR. BEKY Senfiaa eammillee We, the Senior Committee of 1953, have acted as representatives for the members of our class in all matters concerning its welfare. We have tried to insure a harmonious func- tion for a machine of seventy-seven parts. Our class advisors, Mrs. Puhak and Mr. Beky, are deserving of our greatest apprecia- tion and honor for their ceaseless efforts to make our last year at Swoyerville High some- thing to be remembered. Their experience and keen insight have led us over many ob- stacles unseen by our limited vision. The Class of 1953 thanks these two wonderful people and asks forgiveness for any turbu- lence We unthinkingly caused. Also, the co-operation of Mr. Buda, the Supervising Principal, and Mr. Shockloss, the Principal, have helped this Committee to reach the goal of congruity which we were striving for. By Working together as one body we have learned many of the rules we must follow in order to be Worthy citizens of our community and nation. We, the members of this Com- mittee, leave our position full of gratitude for the guidance and honor We have received in this office. ,Szfuienl Emma! ff lst row: J. A. Pisaneschi, C. Vigo, L. Kapral, R. Chipego, G. Kapral, M. A. Koptcho, R. Kovalcin, R. Repko, R. M. Slusher. 2nd 'rowz J. Polk, W. Bobb, A. Volpe, V. Siracuse, A. Sieminski, R. Condo, W. Bogutski, J. Kushinski, J. Coniglio. We, the Student Council of Swoyerville Junior-Senior High School of 1953, encount- ered many tremendous tasks while we repre- sented students in this great organization. The desire to attain the goal We had set out for, could only be accomplished by complete co-operation. With this purpose in mind, we tried our best to promote democratic proce- dures in carrying out the activities in our school. Without the guiding care of our Supervising Principal, Mr. Walter S. Buda and the Principal, Mr. Michael D. Shockloss, it could never have been possible. Miss Cac- ciatore, our advisor, also displayed a constant interest in our affairs. These people have led the Way with encouragement which has kept our spirits high and helped to overcome our burdens. We will forever be grateful. We have succeeded in a reasonable number of projectsg trying to help in the improvement and betterment of the Council in our school. We have not always had an easy time. But in failure as in success, we possess some self- satisfaction because of the moral strength which was displayed among ourselves and the other students. We think this will pave the Way for a stronger and better Student Council in the year 1954. We are happy to have Student Govern- ment established in our schools and have made an excellent start. It remains for those who follow, to hold fast to the ideals set forth in our Constitution and faithfully to carry out its regulations. M - Sealed Seated: N. Shypulefski, L. Kapral, R. M. Kemzura, M. Salata, A. M. Paluck, B. J. Gayewski, F. Siracuse, C. Vigo. Standing: J. Krull, P. McGuire, J. Yuhas, J. Volpe, M. Lesko, J. Grega, D. Sickler, Mr. Wallace, R. Lukachko, L. Worlinsky, J. A. Stesney, T. Bednar, N. Volack, S. Kotch, J. Ohisarick. On April 21, 22, 1953, the comedy HQUIT YOUR KIDDINGH was presented by the sen- ior class under the direction of Mr. Wallace. CAST I Mrs. Mary Buford .... Rose Marie Kemzura Evelyn Buford ........... Francis Siracuse Winnie Buford . . . ..... James Yuhas Binnie Buford . . . ...... Carmella Vigo Jim Travis .... .... R obert Lukachko Jean Owen ..... .... L ois Shampack Betty Anderson . .. ..... Marie Salata Dr. Mel Shannon . . . . . . William Bogutski Tom Patton ................ Joseph Krull Spike Whitten ............... John Grega Miss Sophronia Buford ..... Jo Ann Stesney Camilla Dusenberry ..... Nancy Shypulefski Student Director GEORGE WOODITCH The play is about a family with little money and their rich old maid aunt who comes to visit them. CAST II Mrs. Mary Buford .......... Norma Volack Evelyn Buford ....... . . . Dorothy Sickler Winnie Buford . .. ........ Steve Kotch Binnie Buford . . . .... Anna May Paluck Jim Travis . . . ...... Joseph Volpe Jean Owen ..... ..... L orraine Kapral Betty Anderson . . . . . . Loretta Worlinsky Dr. Mel Shannon . . . .... Thomas Bednar Tom Patton ............. Raymond Oncay Spike Whitten ........... Joseph Chisarick Miss Sophronia Buford, Betty Jane Gayewski Camilla Dusenberry ....... Margaret Lesko Director MR. JOHN WALLACE luajaaeilled Left to Right: N. Gayewski, C. Suda, E. Maholick, J. Gavlick, C. Hallas. R. Repko, A. Hornick An important part of our days at Svvoyer- ville High were the events staged by our boys on the football field and the basketball court. At every game We've ever attended there could always be seen groups of girls-groups which were most important for the mental attitudes of both participants and spectators. First of all there were the cheerleaders. Youthful and scintillating in their blue and white they aroused in everyone a fighting Ui. qw spirit by their rhythmic cheers. Another group-the majorettes-formed a most delightful view on the field for their audience. They were perfection of routine led by Alice Hornick and dressed in snappy uniforms. Through hard work and loyalty these young Women have showed their love for S. H. S. Front Row: G, Holup, F. Jakon, J. Evans. Second Row: J. Puhlik. C. Brominski, M. Salata, L. Shampack, N. Nedelak, M. Zoolkoski. s 7e1fz'Zea Slug WWW . 1- .4- First row: D. Lawrence, J. Sapack, N. Shypulefski, M. Rascik, A. Hornick, L. Shampack, R. Kemzura, B. J. Gayewski, J. A. Stesney. Second row: J. Coniglio, V. Skrabut, B. Hornick, R. Repko, B. Kuzma, F. Jakon, N. Volack, G. Holup, M. Salata, C. Hallas, C. Suda, D. Innamorati. Third row: A. Volpe, J. Chisarick, J. Volpe, J. Grega, R. Condo, S. Kotch, G. Wooditch, A. Domashinski. A newspaper is an important part of any flourishing community. Swoyerville High's BLUE and WHITE TATTLER is exemplary of this fact. Our school paper is the melting pot for our students' talents and ideas. It gives young boys and girls an opportunity to try out and perfect their journalistic and artistic abilities. The staff, under the leadership of Mr. Gula, our advisor, and Norma Volack, our editor-in-chief, has shown their ability of cooperation by presenting interval-issues of the TATTLER, crammed full with meditative editorials, controversial points of view, friendly gossip, sports news, school activities, and bits of humor. It mimics a daily news- paper to a very high degree as is proven by the versatility of its reading matter. Information is an important part of the diet of an educated people. A newspaper in- forms the arms what the body is doing, it is a combination suggestion box and Dorothy Dix. The people will subscribe to it only after it has met with their test and approval. Future staffs, work toward this goal. We present members of the TATTLER have tried our best to be good reporters. We've worked hard, but we've received an infinite satisfac- tion. Who works hard and long and late? Who writes all his points of views? Who can tell the tallest tales? The one who writes the latest news! fa, em lst row: J. Grega, L. Burkhardt, J. Orrson, G. Saxon, R. Emershaw, T. Gula. 2nd row: J. Chisarick, A. Ostrosky, N. Slusher, Atty. Brominski, Mr. Chiampi, G. Emershaw, F. Fondo, G. Wooditch. 3rd Tow: G. Burkhardt, P. Pisaneschi, T. Gavlick, J. Volpe, J. Spitzer, D. Piskorik, V. Siracuse, W. Kraftician. lfth row: L. Puchalsky, R. Sobocinski, J. Cheskiewicz, R. Fosko, W. Lipo, A. Sieminski, E. Asklar. One of the most active clubs in Swoyer- ville High School is the KEY CLUB. Our activities range from service to our town to services to our school. To become a member, a boy must have qualifications regarding scholastic standing and he must be a member of the sophomore, junior or senior class. During the past school year the club has been very active with a reward of having the highest percentage rating at convention time. A few of the activities carried on by the club were purchasing of jackets for members of the varsity and the distribution, collection and soliciting of funds for the National Heart Fund Campaign. Our club also has its social side by hold- ing a farmer dance every year for the mem- bers of the district Y-Teens. We hope to con- tinue to be as much a profit or asset to the high school as we have been during the past. With the able assistance of Mr. Chiampi, our advisor, we are sure to be a success in the future. Mama! p you would have seen and heard Robert A J X Lukachko, Mushmouthg Peter Resetar, xi, Paddl'footg George Wooditch, Brud'er Seebg Stephen Kotch, Brutha Sighbeg Frank Nevolas, Widewashg William Lipo, Interlocutor. Aided by Mary Lou Monahan, accompanist, William Krafti- cian, scenic designer, and our own hours of practice, we presented a show of shows! In the Land of Cherry Blossoms The 15th annual minstrel presented by the Senior Class of 1953 was The i Greatest Show on Earth to us-and to our audiences! This great success was made possible only through the tireless energy of our lively directrix, Miss Lor- etta Farris! If you had 'oined the minstrel cast J on the evenings of January 21 and 22, Japanese escapade 35 A .aff '5 ix J.,- Q as Q6 e pew. lst row: R. Condo, R. Hospodar, R. Yoschak, P. McGuire, E. Krubitzer, L. Monahan, S. Kotch T. Golias, F. Nevolas, Miss Farris, G. Wooditch, R. Lukachko, P. Resetar, F. Saypack, J. Grega 2nd Tow: T. Leonard, R. Saypack, M. Rascik, M. Salata, L. Kapral, J. A. Kruzlik, D, Sickler, W. Lipo M. L. Monahan, F. Siracuse, C. Vigo, D. Michaels, J. A. Stesney, B. Kuzma, B. J. Gayewski, T Zukosky. 3rd Tow: R. Chimock, L. Burkhardt, E. Asklar, J. Yaglowski, R. Chipego, B. Popson, L. Worlinsky N. Volack, G. Kopetchney, L. Shampack, D. Lawrence, L. Cebrick, J. Krull, T. Bernar, H. Antonitus D. Konopka, W. Kraftician. lfth row: J. Sapack, M. Lesko, A. Hornick, R. Kernzura, J. Chisarick, J. Volpe, J. Evanko, J. Teixeira N. Shypulefski, J. Cheskiewicz, A. M. Krakosky, J. Coniglio. Watch the ball and chain! Bon Jour! Tropical heat wave Off to Japan! Our own Annie Laurie Brown W- 7een4 lst row: J. Evanko, L. Kapral, N. Shypulefski, J. Sapack, L. Shampack, J. Puhlik, P. Nowicki, J. Cheskiewicz, J. Coniglio, D. Baldovsky, R. Kemzura, M. Salata, F. Borsellino, A. Kunigelis, V. Piskorik, N. Volack. 2nd row: Miss Reilly, B. Shampack, I. Margallis, A. Kuzma, L. Cebrick, C. Vigo F. Siracuse, B. Kuzma, A. Hornick, M. Rascik, B. Popson, A. M. Paluck A. Krakosky, R. Ference, D. Michaels, J. Gavlick, B. Gayewski, E. Meholic ! 7 Y J. A. Stesney, J. A. Kruzlik, D. Sickler, C. Kovaleski, Miss Cacciatore. 3rd row: M. Antos, G. Kopetchney, D. Lawrence, M. Lesko, K. Huhn, E. Pastula ! L. Worlinsky, R. Saypack, J. Yaglowski, M. Monahan, M. Donachie, B Yurkon, B. Pitcavage, A. Romanowski. The Y-Teens, under the advisorship of Misses Angeline Cacciatore and Alice Reilly, is a highly organized club for girls exclusively. It is associated with the Y. W. C. A. of Wilkes-Barre where meetings are held month- ly. To belong to this group is a privilege re- served for Senior-Junior members only. The club is active during the school year with its many social events. A few of the activities completed include the Mid-Winter Conference, the Snow-Ball Prom, skating par- ties and Spaghetti Dinners. Fun and friend- liness were combined to make each event a hit with all the members. The Y-Teens afford everyone a chance to be of help to the needy. Our members helped with KITS FOR KOREA and helped to supply candy bars for Korean children. Memories will always linger of the joyous hours spent in the friendly atmosphere of club meetings and the fun combined with helpful tasks done to help others will be cherished forever. anim. Senialz. Eanquel 4 ,- 'Qw ofa nu...- The Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Ster- reflected the girls in their festive gowns and ling was the scene of the annual Junior- the boys in their Sunday best, twirling to the Senior Banquet on the evening of January strains of the orchestra. The faculty and stu- 28, 1953. ients united their efforts to produce a most The sparkling mirrors lining the walls enjoyable evening. Bam! Front row: W 'nike S. Choma, R. Stefanides, J. Selinsky, R. Tobias, J. Hudick, N. Wienckowski, J. Sitar, F. Brutko, J. Stanks, S. Gabrish, A. Volpe, B, Hospodar, J. Margallis, J. Grega, J. Volpe, J. Yurkanin, H. Thomas. W. Lacina, G. Volpe, J. Pisanes- chi, J. O'Donnell, B. Lacina, S. Cebrick, D. Kryzwicki, P. Perzia, M. Brennan, D. Van Dyke, J. Chipego, J. Asklar. Back row: F. Harnara, E. Kleban, J. Gavlick, E. Meholick, A. Hornick, C. Suda, C. Hallas, N. Gayewski, J. Krull. The S. H. S. band consists of 30 members. It is fortunate to have as its leader a man well versed in music, Mr. Selinsky. Through his guidance the members have been exposed to a variety of music forms. The actual marching band of 30 members plus the color of the seven majorettes and four color guards made a vivid spectacle at football contests. It is the spirit of the band that made the excitement a little more in- vigorating at a game. Besides the marching band there is a counterpart, the school orchestra composed of members from the band. The orchestra per- forms at such occasions as the annual play sponsored by the Senior Class as well as the high school commencement exercises. If possible we would like to see the band grow bigger than what it is thus adding to the cultural accomplishment of Swoyerville High School. 4 FOOTBALL BASKETBALL ,. ,J .x QT.-:N f:7?k54Q'C'2L If-5 A- , .5-'Lin ff .. ILM, ,333- ,XSS 2 nf , W 1, f ,.,:' -J .,,, hy, . .-, - , ff iff' ,pn W. ,, , f 4' ,.r.: : ,,.,- .rl Football Front row: D. Metro, R. Gabel, R. Condo, W. Bogutski, J. Dorish, J. Lyons, V. Siracuse, C. Washko, F. Fondo, E. Pechal, D. Smith, J. Tobias. T Middle row: R. Yoschak, Mgr., R. Zim, R. Pesta, F. Matello, P. Pisaneschi, R. Sieminski, R. Mich- aels, J. Bebey, R. Lipinski, J. Maniskas, D. McBride, J. Manta, J. Chajko, T. Krakosky, G. Burk- hardt, Mgr. Back row: T. Gavlick, Mgr., J. Gajdos, L. Puchalsky, L. Padalski, B. Karmilowicz, A. Sieminski, R. Fosko, R. Sobocinski, P. Pasek, R. O'Donnell, R. Oncay, A. Barilla, E. Pretko. From the introduction to the present standings of athletics, there is no question of the superb record Swoyerville has made in the line of sports. For the past several years Swoyerville teams have held an unparalleled position as leader in the leagues in which it has been a member. Active participation in athletics produces individuals Who are capable of rising to new and greater heights because of the-stalwart T character of mind and body and determination which every athlete 1 l must possess. MR. YONKONDY Therefore, We the class of '53 pay homage to the coaches for their splendid work and patience and to the athletes who by their ambitious and everlasting efforts have raised the art and skill of athletics to such a high standard at our Alma Mater. MR. CHIANIPI MR. SHENDOCK 64 D. MCBRIDE QQUARTERBACK M v SIRACUSE FULLBACK R. GABEL cerwek D 2 I X - gwagw, 2 w x V 4 ,' , f , .1 f 'f Q wpgfj 'whiff' 'f' 'nf L 4 fy, ,W 6 Q f T32 f ' A k Qi R. FOSKO f END W. BOGUTSKI GUARD E.PRETKO GUARD J. DORISH HALFBACK n.oNcAY ' W-J.LYONS 'M TACKLE TACKLE G Wfkii'-1 R.CONDO HALFBACK 65 A reward for hard work FOOTBALL SCORES Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Kingston O Newport 6 Hanover O Larksville 6 Coal Twp. O Old Forge 14 Scranton Central O Luzerne O Touchdown for S. H. S. Baslcetba II 6 llqg hulk lui J. Manta, R. Selinsky, J. Dorish, V. Siracuse, J. Paluck, A. Sierninski, E. Asklar, P. Kello, R. Fosko J. Margallis, A. Barilla, P. Pasek, T. Gula. Mgrs.: R. Yoschak, F. Fondo. Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Nanticoke Wyoming Old Forge Hazleton Alumni New Kensington Farrel Pottstown St. Rose Plymouth Sugar Notch Ashley W.-B. Township Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Swoyerville Fairview 55 West Wyoming 51 Sugar Notch 44 Ashley 69 W.-B. Township 61 Coatesville 60 Fairview 49 West Wyoming 53 Sugar Notch 23 Ashley 57 W.-B. Township 60 Wyoming Seminary 44 68 27 6 2 Kneeling: J. Stanks R. Nervitt P. Paluck T. Hoosic W. Andrzejewski F. Paluck S. Gabrish R. Long Standing: G. Burkhardt, L. Puchalsky R. Sieminski W. Chorba R. Adams T. Koshinski J. Polk R. Hospodar f V X ,,,, , , W W Na 54 1 I I H , ,,i! Q X J! X , , L 6. le 46 J.ooR1sH P. PASEK A f A' 2 U GUARD had hd A SIEMINSKI CENTER R.FO5KO 5 -1 . Qi GUARD v. srmxcuse FORWARD FORWARD ' 1 i il Q x f , X f f? X 1 ls X E E Get that ball in the basket Keep your eye on that ball! 71 Seniors w On a perfect day in Indian Summer, Oc- tober 1952, the Senior class Went on a field trip to Harrisburg and Gettysburg. Starting our journey, eager and expectant, We were anxious to see new and exciting sights. With an early start the buses, carrying their cargo of Seniors, rode merrily over the highways to Harrisburg. At last we were there! At last We were there! What magnificence and grandeur! Guided by prolific men we wandered about in Wide-eyed awe. After a sumptuous luncheon at the Penn-Harris Ho- tel, we left for the battlefield of Gettysburg. Traveling through the hushed atmosphere of war memorials in a setting of farmlands we were instilled with a patriotism most of us have never felt before. Our first stop was at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial-a sym- bol that reminds us We must keep the flame of peace continually burning. A peaceful haze of stillness and sunlight was settled over this hallowed ground as we Went from place to place, reading inscriptions on monuments and taking pictures to keep as mementoes of a perfect day. Tired but happy We started on our Way home-full of content because We were young and lived in America. if sy ,- ! ha f f , 491,43 Making history in historical places W1 'ham-M Mixing pleasure with business Is Hollywood looking for any talent? M11 1 0 f fwfr' 27 As 1 It's always buzzing at S. H. S.! 6 52 52 'Q 1 ,,,,,.-.mg 5 1' I . K I X ' Hello, New York. How do you do? Q ,M W6 We're from Swoyerville. How are you? lk. ii f, A 42 L i n , 5 fa 4 T 'f 4 I g M , sy ' gl J -ww, W ,W ,ml if X1 2 4 7-710 We're seeing strange and exciting places. You can tell by looking at our faces. 'Vw WV MW Oh :W if Mfg? L 'gfe- 4' 'l wa A W .Q sr W ,,, - ...fxif ,gs--4-Mf A ' X 1' 5 f . x 4.1 ,Uf 1 ,,h,, , S K if 5, 1 2 f ' ' X , if J fm1Q Q A , 4 , Ai an fm With all our friends We glide along, And life becomes a merry song. If 4 HB' 79 Q K f vm W M We've all been to New York City. We must go home now. What a pity! , f 1 .f 513 F I , w -v X' V f an . . -if I ' ,, . , -s. - ' is . mf ? L in 911- 'lf , 3. , 4. u 1 P 1 . ,XL 11 1 'Y' , 1 ' -M, e, MW! 14 x 1? 4 L 1 A 1 ,. , , . X , ,Wu,..g, V, v iv , ., , il .dia n 2: u . , ,, -H ' 'V Q W in-. - v lL :fi Z f ff' . , ,Q A 4 A K 3 L , 1 , 7 I J' 3 X rg wr igf-QQ-w-p J 'iv