Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1938 volume:

Pke pioneer 1938 TOLLESTON HIGH SCHOOL GARY, INDIANA THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY of THE FOUNDER OF OUR WORK-STUDY-PLAY SCHOOLS jbr. William W. Wirt 1874-1938 IN JMEMORIAM We know the deepest sadness; With remorse our hearts are filled; There's an empty sort of loneliness, For a voice we know is stilled. The laughing children bow their heads; Their throats are choked with grief; The lonely future dawns with dread. For we have lost our Chief. Though very brief his earthly stay, His plan has brought success; In work, in study, and in play, The child kn°ws happiness. But as we look ttgain through tears, In every desk, book� room, and chair, His work goes on—new hope appears— As though he still were there. The God of life has turned a page; We must endure the hurt; We’ll ma your plan live through each age, Our greatest teacher—William Wirt. —Rose Thrall, 38. A book of this kind expresses certain ideals which arc the fundamental bases of the school whose activities it is recording. There can be no doubt that the real SPIRIT OF TOLLESTON SCHOOL is the foundation for all permanent achievement, whether of character, of distinction, or of brick and stone. This PIONEER OF 1938 attempts to illustrate and to reveal the true SPIRIT OF TOLLESTON. What is this SPIRIT? It induces wild eyes and thumping hearts to scream, “Win for Tolleston!” It arouses genuine enthusiasm and sincerity by which our school organizations are founded. It causes our community, our faculty, and our students to cling together and support our numerous activities. But what is this spirit? The true SPIRIT OF TOLLESTON is that quality within each of us which urges us to be true to ourselves and to life. We arc proud of this SPIRIT and thankful that it docs exist. It can be measured only by the mental attitude by which we undertake our activities. We have only to turn the pages of the history of the development of Tolleston School to tell us the manner in which this true SPIRIT has trans- formed our idealistic dreams to attained realities. Long after our individual achievements have become dust covered memories, the SPIRIT OF TOLLESTON will prevail. Let us seek to be worthy bearers of the task which is so important to the future of this splendid school. We feel that it is altogether fitting and right that the PIONEER OF 1938 embody as its ideal THE SPIRIT OF TOLLESTON. Myrl Lay, ’38. oard of Education of the Cjary f uliic Schools Left to right: E. T. DOYNE; E. W. SCHAAF, Vice President; MAY A. PATTERSON, President; DR. W. A. WIRT, Superintendent of Schools; D. W. MILLIREN, Treasurer; J. A. CRAIG, M.D. Secretary. J. W StaJLy, Principal of VJLlon ScLol Mr. Standlcy, leadership, amiability, and sacrifice of personal time is representative of the Spirit of Tollcston which guides us toward being true to ourselves and to life. MARION R. ALLIS Clothing PHILOMENA BECK Cooking RUSSELL O. BOHN Mathematics and Science FRANCES BOWLES English OPAL CATHRYN COBLE Art RUTH COBLENTZ Librarian GEORGE CRANE Social Science E. J. DEVITT Physical Education OPAL FRENCH English EARL H. FLICK General Metal Shop BETH FAUN Speech HYLDA MAE GARNER Auditorium Head MILDRED GILPIN English and Latin DOROTHY GASKI Clerk EDMON GOFORTH Safety Education and Guidance EVELYN ALLEN JONES Auditorium Training V. T. McGRATH Physical Education ANNA F. MARSH History and German WANDA C. NAWROT Clerk LELA H. PLANT English CATHERINE REDDINGER History MARY ROMANCHEK Business Education EDWIN L. SCHROEDER Band and Orchestra LEONARD M. SKAGGS Wood shop MARCIA SMITH Physical Education VIOLET VIANT Music OLIVE E. WAGGONER Mathematics ETHEL WALTER Mathematics EDITH WALLACE Biology ELSIE E. WENDT History and Spanish Left to right: Mrs. Charles Henke; Mrs. Chester Romanowski; Mrs. George Tabor; Mrs. Howard Simcoc; Mrs. Everett Daniels; Mrs. Harold Morris; Mrs. Charles Dolnics; Mrs. George Wiley; Mrs. Fred Kurth, secretary; Mr. J. W. Standlcy, principal; Mrs. John Whitlow; Mrs. Lloyd Smcltzcr; Mrs. James McConnachie; Mrs. Joseph Stasco; Mrs. Wil- liam Schmidt; Mrs. Gilbert Mueller; and Mrs. Stuart Matings. I he Advisory Council meets once each month with Principal J. W. Standlcy to discuss school problems. The aims arc to improve our school and community and to co-ordinate their activities and responsibilitiesL Student Cdouncli Seated, left to right: Jane Padol; Florence Stasco, secretary; France� Schaser; Oleta Dixon; Betty Leir. Standing: Claus Nacke; William Grennis; Ralph Orth, vice president; Everett McConnachie, president; Thomas Grccu; Arthur Harms; Ralph Reside. The Student Council is a student governing organization which unifies all student activities under one general con- trol and promotes in all ways the best interests of the school. Mrs. Plant is the faculty sponsor. CLAJJEJ •••• And now, wc present our one hundred and three graduates amid smiles and tears. There are smiles of pride for their achievements, and there are tears of regret at their leaving their dear Alma Mater. Some will win fame and fortune, we know; but whether they arc known A lingering glance — a heavy sigh — Then silence creeps from wall to wall, Where in the happy days gone by, Gay laughter filled the hall. No more the hurried, scuffling feet, The scratching pens are mute; No student stirs in any seat, No chatter nor dispute. An empty echo — faltering, wea , Of hollow farewells hurled, As grave-eyed seniors leave to seel{ Their place out in the world. These school days we cannot forget, As memory weaves its spell; And so we say with deep regret, Oh, molder of our lives — farewell! or unknown, sung or unsung, they arc Our Seniors. God bless them ROSE THRALL, ’38 Poet Laureate of Tolleston School Seniors IRA AUBJICHON Glistening teeth and a serious mind, Tollcston is proud to present his kind.” Basketball MARGARET BABINCHAK “Now here’s a shy and pious miss, Who thinks that study’s perfect bliss. HELEN BABYAK “When there is work that needs to be done, To do it — Helen’s just the one. G.A.A., Dramatic Club. Tolly-Times Staff. Sr. Typing Committee NORMA BARNARD “Her slender waist and wavy hair Cause sighs of envy everywhere.” JOHN BARTOS ’Tor girls, he doesn't care an ounce— At shooting baskets — paramount!!! Football. Basketball. Tracks CARL BECKER “Hair slicked down — never a snarl, Neat in appearance is our Carl. ALMA BODE “A friendly lass and right-well jolly. Who to her friends is known as ’Dolly’.” G.A.A., German Club ANN BOLTICH Forever busy here and there. Of work, no doubt, she has her share. Pioneer Staff. Tolly-Times Staff. Ways and Meant Committee Seniors MARY BOTO Quiet manners and demure, Fine at studies, of this we’re sure.” G. A. A., Concert Hand ARTHUR BUTZ “Never a care, never a worry. No place to go — no need to hurry.” Basketball DORRIS CARLSON A skin that’s just as smooth as cream. Undoubtedly she’s some lad's dream.” Dramatic Club. T.H.E. Club DOROTHY DEMBICKI “At typing you'll find Dot's a whiz! Good at dancing? You bet she is!” Sr. Dramatic Club, luitin Club, G.A.A., I oily- Times Staff, tainball. Volleyball, Basketball, Handball SOPHIE DOLASINSKI We think that they should cede to Sophie, Wine hell’s fastest talker’s trophy.” Opera. G.A.A., Trac . Basketball, Captain ball CLARA MARIE ENGER “She has many good points, but alas. This girl’s inclined to talk too fast.” G.A.A.. Ijitm Club ALICE EVANS “She can't like school, but here’s her joy— To visit England. France, or Troy.” Spanish Club, Dramatic Club. Booster Club. Glee Club FRANK PAUL EXL “Never in his work he’s slack. Energetic quarterback.” Football Seniors DOROTHY FRANK The foremost thing about her that your attention will demand, Is the beauty and the prettiness of Dorothy’s slender hand. German Club ROBERT FOX “The best things come in little bits; Tis true of him you must admit. German Club, Band. High-Lsle Cavaliers DOROTHY CARR A Not only is she friendly, but she’s also sharp of wit; Her kind are few and far between, we readily admit. G.A.A., Dramatic Club. Booster Club. Volleyball, Captam ball. Basketball. Handball. Trac!{, “Little Women” BERNICE GASTEL Undoubtedly her future lies Within the beauty of her eyes.” Spanish Club, G.A.A., Dramatic Club. Booster Club, Volleyball. Caplainball, Basketball, Handball. Tracl( ABNER GILE Anybody’s comrade and a real pal. Hard at work is Abner, doesn't care for a gal.” Football, Basketball Manager, Blue Masl Club AUDREY PHILLIPS Merry and delightful lass. Never lets a dull day pass. G.Aui. JOHN GOTTSCHLING Quiet, earnest, always hard at work. Never in his studies has J. G. ever shirked.” MITCHELL J. GRABEK Ambition—Mitchell doesn’t lack it. And can he swing that tennis racket!” Basketball, Dramatic Club, Booster Club JOHN HULICK He, we find, is quite good at music You don’t sell him much, a hermit is Hulick. Hand. Orchestra MARGARET JAKUBIK “Good in studies, likes her school. Always keeps the Golden Rule. G.A.A., Latin Club. Tolly-Times Staff fP ■ Seniors THOMAS GRECU He won’t say much, he finds no need; But when he docs, they all take heed.” Latin Club. Hand. Student Council. Pioneer Staff PETER GROBAUSKAS He’s bashful, but one of the best. And in friendship, he excels all the rest.” Football, Basketball, Hand WILLIAM GUIST If friends you’d like to be with Willie, Don’t ever slip and call him Billy! IMOGENE MARGUERITE HARBISON “She’s sure your confidence to win With her jollity and ready grin. Latin Club EDWARD HOLODICK Not much for chatter, but good sound sense. Tops in the 'manly art of self defense’. Gary Golden Gloves Tournament—Novice Winner MARY EVELYN HORTYK Her hair is of a light-blonde hue; She’s amiable, good looking too. G.A.A., Tolly-Times Staff Seniord CHESTER JAMSKI A mind for sports, a nose for nests, A reporter’s job he ought to choose.” luttin Club. Basketball, Football Manager HARRY KACZOROWSKI Oh, what a world if we all had The disposition of this lad!” Spanish Club FRANK KAENRATH “Everybody likes him though he hasn’t much to say, Hell pack Tollcston’s pig-skin any ol’ day.” Football, Trac!( EDWARD KARSKI “In basketball — ability, Dcttncss and agility.” Football, Basketball NICK KELLEMAN “Like the wise old owl in the oak. He learned much but seldom spoke.” KATHERINE KELLNER Always bright, always gay, She spreads cheer throughout the day.” German Club • JULIA KELLEY “This Irish lass, we like right well, Her voice is clear as any bell.” G.A.A., Spanish Club, Sr. Dramatic Club JOHN KOVACH “From the lassies he’ll take flight. Bashful lad whose build’s so slight.” Trae{, Opera deniori JOE KRATKOCZKI “Not much for talking, this wc know, Known to all his friends as ‘Joe’. DOROTHY E. R. KRAUSE “An earnest miss and very shy. Who wouldn't think to question why. Concert Orchestra WILLIAM KRITLOW “Very few acquire the skill In music as docs Tolleston’s BiIP.” Concert hand KENNETH KURTH “Quiet in demeanor, in manner, quite reserved; The best this world can offer is what this lad deserves. Secretary of the Senior Class, Track MARY KUZMA “Rather short of stature, always full of pep. Willing little worker, lively in her step. G.A.A. HELEN JOANN LAWROSKY “Now here's a girl who's quite a tease, Quick to laugh and likes to please. Sr. Dramatic Club MYRL LAY “A tiny miss and yet a very pleasant one indeed, More of her kind you’re sure to find is what wc really need. Dramatic Club, Latin Club. Pioneer Staff. Dramatic Club Play. Little Women ' ANTHONY LAZAR “Very quiet, very shy. But as a friend, he rates high. Basketball, Football, Concert hand Seniors ERIKA LOPP “Like the wise owl that lived in an oak. She saw a lot but seldom spoke.” Blind BERTHA MACKEY A girl who’s faithful to the end, Whom all arc pleased to call a friend. G.A.A., Tolly-Times Staff. Sr. Typing Committee EVERETT McCONNACHIE Forever filled with happiness, A leader, always at his best.” Spanish Club. Dramatic Club. Blue Matl( Club. Student Council President. Track. Football. Band. Dramatic Club Play KATHERINE MILLER “Katie’s always pleasant and sweet. And her appearance, oh how neat!” Sr. Dramatic Club GEORGE MISLAN When a friend is in need, George is a friend, indeed.’’ RALPH ORTH “1’ops in dramatics, tops in voice, Surely opera will Ik his choice. Vice President of the Senior Class. Opera. Student Council. Track.. Dramatic Club. Latin Club. Dramatic Club Play DAPHNE O’DELL She swings a wicked clarinet. Shell play with Whiteman, this we bet.’’ Band. G.A.A., Dramatic Club. Dramatic Club Play DOUGLAS O’DELL “Anybody's errand boy, forever on the run, Douglas never worries, for him life’s only fun. Opera. Dramatic Club, Sr. Play. Football FLORENCE PERZO “Now Flo’s a cut up and a clown; Seldom have we seen her frown. Sr. Dramatic Club BETTY PETRO “Here's a girl we think is sweet though Kind and clever — Betty Petro. G.A.A., Ijittn Club, Dramatic Club Seniors NICK ORESIK “He doesn't care for sports at all. Instead he answers study's call. STEVE ORESIK Doesn't say much, never rude. Always in a courteous mood. ANNA OZUG “If we could all have Anna’s smile. We’d find that life was more worth while. HELEN PAVLICK “Helen Pavlick, smart indeed, In gymnastics takes the lead! G.A.A.. Dramatic Club, Captamball. Basketball. Volleyball. Handball GEORGE PIOSSA “I ark eyes, curly hair 1 lappy, free from care. Trac{ EVA POUCH “Here's a cheerful senorita; Full of fun is Little Eva. Concert Band. G.A.A. Seniors GEORGE RACETTE “A love of life that just won’t end, 'Frcnchy — everybody’s friend. Dramatic Club, Basketball, Blue Mas{ Club DONALD RESIDE He can study, he can sing; He can do most anything. Band, Spanish Club, Football Manager DORIS RICHARDSON She has beauty and lots of style, And best of all, a sweet smile.” Sr. Dramatic Club, T.H£. Club CARL ROKOS Jolly disposition, teeth so pearly white, Troubles never worry him; his smile is like a light. VICTORIA ROMANCHEK Clever and witty is our Vicky, Very bright and very tricky. Spanish Club, G.A.A., Opera, Glee Club, Tolly-Times Staff, Pioneer Staff. Captamball, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball FRANCES SCHASER “Glossy hair and sparkling eyes, With spirits ascended unto the skies. German Club, G.A.A., Booster Club, Pioneer Staff, Student Coun- cil, Volleyball, Basketball. Captain ball GUS SCHASER Faithful and diligent, busy as a bee. Nose kept to the grindstone, a working man is he. WILLIAM SCHMIDT Slender built, and a shy little grin. Hear anyone boasting? Schmidt’s at it again.” Spanish Club, Blue Mas Club, Opera. Football. Basketball, Track Seniors CURTIS SCHROEDF.R He works in school with all his might, This chap with hair so blonde and light. MARIE SCHWEITZER She's a sort of a quiet kind; But she has a clever mind.” G.A.A. ALLEN SHELDON Trusty, friendly, always true, Good-looking lad with eyes of blue. Ijjtin Club, basketball PETER SHEPITKA Dressed just so, always neat. Beau Brummcl No. 2 is Pete!” Latin Club PETER SMAR He's lots of fun, you will find; You can bet we like his kind. Opera, Spanish Club, basketball BERNADINE SMITH “Stout of heart a worthy friend, Toward finer things in life, she trends.” ELIZABETH SPLITGERBER In dress she's always spic and span, She's sure to please most any man.” C.A.A. MARTHA STACK She's very pretty and she's sweet. About her person—very neat.” Dramatic Club, G.A.A., Dramatic Club Play, Little Women HELEN SUHANIC “Thin and lanky, full of fun. Constantly she’� on the run. Dramatic Club CHESTER SUJECKI “Although he is a jester, you’ll find him no one’s fool; He’s really bright in studies, and he likes going to school.” HELEN TELLINGER “She does her work consistently, Accepts assignments willingly. WALTER THEIL With a smile he docs his work with care; A lad like this is very, very rare. PHYLLIS THIESS Very pleasing to the eye Is this miss of manner shy. G.A.A., Captainball. Basketball. Volleyball. Handball ROSE THRALL “Full of the deepest truest thought. She always docs the thing she ought. Dramatic Club, Latin Club President. G.A.A. President. Pioneer Staff. Basketball. Captainball. Volleyball. IJttle Women. Hand- ball. Poet laureate of Tolleston School Seniors KENNETH STEVENS A stalwart, well-liked chap and very loyal too. In every game he does his share for Devin and his Hues. Spanish Club. Football. Basketball FLORENCE STASCO “She makes a friend both tried and true. This girl with hair of reddish hue. G.A.A.. Latin Club, Dramatic Club Secretary. Student Council Secretary. Pioneer Staff Editor. Tolly-Times Staff. Opera, Basket- ball Captainball. Volleyball. Tennis. Little Women f i SAM VICIAN “Good at acting—oh! what charm! Ambitious? —say. he’s from the farm!' Latin Club. Dramatic Club EDWARD VALENTINE “They call him ’ox’, but we all know At every game, he steals the show.” Basketball. Football, Tracts Seniors ANDY TKASH If silence is golden as they say, Andy will be a millionaire, then, someday.” EDWARD TOKAR “Very bashful, very shy, Doesn't say much, — wonder why?” Tracl( IRENE UHRINCHEK “A peppy, spry, and agile mite. Who doesn't miss her lack of height. Spanish Club WAYNE UNDERWOOD “A sunny disposition, he's got freckles, too, you see. Has a sense of humor; jolly lad is he.” Hand EUGENE VRABEC “Adonis didn't have a single thing upon our (� cne, 'Cause this lad's quite a Romeo as can be plainly seen. Sr. Dramatic Club ELSIE VIDMICH “To get a title is Elsie's aim, To share a count or baron's name. G.A.A., Sr. Dramatic Club. Opera. Basketball, Captainball, Utile Women Seniors JOHN WALLACE An amiable, wdl-liked lad, and oh, quite handsome, too! He proudly docs his worthy bit for the grand old white and blue.' Prendent of the Senior Clast, Football Captain. Basketball JOHN WARIEKA Cheerful chap, not so meek. Quite a dancer and a sheik. DONALD WILLIAMSON “A friendly lad to look upon, A very pleasing chap is Don.” Ijjtin Club ANN ZAWISKY This miss with inky, curly tresses Is careful of the way she dresses. FREDERICK ZIERK Little lad, not tall, Rates high in handball.” KATIE ZUK At dances this girl's never late. Quite a dancer is Miss Kate.” G.A.A., Dramatic Club, T.H.E. Club PETER BARANAUSKAS Pete is handsome, dark, and tall; And the favorite of us all.” Class Officers GRACE YARUTIS MIKE KLYM Secretary-Treasurer President LILLIAN NAWOJSKI Vice President Mike Andrey Frank Arden Anna Babinchak Marguerite Bahnsen Julia Baran Eleanor Bartkowski Helen Bartkus Allen Battershell Edmund Bieliki George Bozak Robert Carr Charles Caylor Kathleen Cheverton Violette Hunch Albert Clapp Geraldine Cook A Ido Degard Gertrude Dcighton Magdalene Diamond Georgia Draper Helen Dudash Kenneth Duncan Mildred Dwarshus Dorothy Edson Fred Elkins Gladys Engel ten Earl Judge Fred Fabrici Anna Francus Helen Fife Robert Garrett Ann Gaydos Marion Gonzales William Grennis Joseph Guzik Ruth Hanschman Audrey Harbit Arthur Harms Bernice Harms Lincoln Harris lames Henderson Max Hirsch Merle Hodge John Hughes Emery Hydo James Ireland Albert Jonaitis Arthur Johnson Bernice Jukncvich Lucille Kalinowski Louis Keene Ruth Klcminski Dorothy Klippcl Sophie Klocck Mike Klym Mitchell Kocon Helen Kosaez Elizabeth Kovach Lillian Krakowiak Irene Kratkoezki Robert Kurth John Lazar Helen Len Zygmont Lesniewski John Lichcniak Rachael Litde Mary Lopicka Nick McCrovitz Frieda Martin Robert Martin Betty Mcsarch John Mcsarch Richard Musgrave George Mussie Lillian Nawojski Donald Nelson E Inora O'Dell James Olson Gabor Oros Jaunita Otto Jane Padol George Papush George Perzo Melvin Phillips Anna Piccka Eugenia Piernikowski Martha Pohorelec Erma Powers Sam Pysh Vera Quillen Theresa Radocay Hubert Reid Anne Reiner Rose Reiner William Rettig Marguerite Richards Eugene Roach Frank Ryan Theodora Sanders A ldo Sebben Anna Schneider Walter Sierakowski Patty Simi lack Slatton Elizabeth Smar Robert Smeltzer Anna Spak Stanley Spurting Josephine Stevenson Paul Stretars Stanley Sum Alice Swisher Charles Struble Mary Jane Strickland Walter Syjut Adclc Taub Harriet Thiess Lorraine Thoesen Hermina Tournai Mike Udich Michael Verba Rose Waichulis Andy Wasil Delight Webb Harry Westerberg William Whitlow Robert Wooten Lucille Wright Grace Yarutis Helen Yasclsky Lillian Zaloudek Georgidcan Zorak ________October 19, 20, 21 -------------------June 10 ALDO SEBBEN President Class Officers WANDA ATCHISON JOHN ORTH Vice President Secretary LUCILLE WRIGHT Treasurer Sophomore Activities “THE POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL” SOPHOMORE PLAY.......... Jan. 25, 26, 29 “SOPHOMORE HOP”__________________________________________April 30 AGNES WOJKOVICH FRANK BROWN IRENE PETYO Vice President President Secretary-Treasurer Freshmen Activi ties “FRESHMAN FROLIC”_______________________________November 19 “THE BIG BROADCAST ” FRESHMEN SHOW ...... February 8, 9, 10 WELCOME TO NEXT YEAR’S FRESHMEN.................... June 20 r r X ATHLETIC! V. The Tolleston gridiron machine that took part in the pigskin parade of 1937 did no function as well as was expected during the football campaign. During the season, which proved to be a disastrous one, the Raiders won one game, tied one, and lost six. The Blue Raiders of ’37 sallied forth into the gridiron wars under the coaching of Coach V. T. McGrath, who had replaced Coach E. J. Devitt, as head football mentor of the Tolleston football squad. In the season’s opener, Tolleston played the Whiting Oilers. The inability to stop the much heavier Oilers was the chief cause of the 33-6 defeat suffered by the Raiders. Tolles- ton’$ only score was produced by Andy Wasil, who intercepted an enemy fumble in midair and dashed 35 yards to a touchdown. Catholic Central was next on Tollcston’s list. During the first half, both teams battled on even terms; however, at the beginning of the second half. Central took advantage of a Tolleston fumble and made a touchdown which was the only score of the afternoon. And so, the Foreign Legion of Catholic Central defeated the Blue Raiders by a score of 6-0. In the first and only game against one of the home opponents, Tolleston played the Emerson Norsemen. The Norsemen proved a hard nut for the Raiders to crack, and they handed Tolleston a 26-0 defeat. At times Tolleston’s forward wall of Valentine, Wallace, Ryan, McConnachic, Kaenrath, Schmidt, and Karski baaled the Norsemen to a standstill. Following Emerson, Tolleston met the Valparaiso Vikings. For four quarters the teams battled without a score. The Raiders at one time had the ball on the five yard line, and the combined power of Semokaitis, Wasil, Sebben, Exl, and Grennis could not produce a score. This game ended in a 0-0 tie. On a very muddy field on October 20, the Raiders met the Crown Point Bulldogs. On the third play of the game Frank Exl dashed 65 yards to a touchdown; however, the officials ruled that Tolleston was off side and the play was called back. Ed Valentine took a pass from Hubert Reid and with a clear field ahead and a sure touchdown, Valentine slipped in the mud and another chance for a score was stopped. The Bulldogs managed to score a touchdown and this was the only score of the game. The Bulldogs triumphed over the Blue Raiders by a score of 7-0. Tolleston registered its only victory over the Griffith Panthers by a score of 14-0. Aldo Sebben, Raider fullback, intercepted a Panther pass and dashed 30 yards to a touchdown. Andy Wasil converted the extra point. In the third quarter, Vince Grennis scored again for the Raiders and Wasil converted the extra point again. This gave the Raiders a 14-0 victory. The Raiders ended its season against Hobart’s Brickies. The Brickies proved too tough for the Raiders, and they gave Tolleston a 26-7 lacing. Andy Wasil produced the only Tolleston score on a brilliant 55 yard dash for a season. And so when the Raiders put away their moleskins and helmets, they had rung up a record of one victory, one tie, and six defeats. (Here’s wishing better luck than this for the 1938 gridiron heroes of Tolleston.) Under the leadership of John Bartos, the Blue Raiders smashed through one of its most successful seasons ever witnessed. After climbing out of the season with a majority of wins, the Raiders made a gallant attempt to gain fame in the Sectionals. They beat Portage but lost to Lew Wallace by a one point margin. The game against Wallace made history for Tollcston because it was the first attempt of the Raiders to upset any major high school in Gary. The inspiring work of the seniors on the team will be remembered long after they have left. The senior losses will be John Bartos, Ira Aubuchon, Bill Schmidt, John Wallace, Ed Karski, Ed Valentine, and Tony Lazar. Tollcston 34 vs. Calumet Township 15 46 vs. Portage Township 12 19 vs. East Gary 29 25 vs. Chesterton 27 46 vs. Catholic Central 33 “ 29 vs. Alumni 19 19 vs. S. B. St. Hedwigs 16 33 vs. Merrillville 24 “ 23 vs. Wheeler 17 The players, hoping to fill these vacancies next season, arc Bill Grennis, Merle Hodge, Andy Wasil, Lincoln Harris, Frank Ryan, George Mussie, Frank Arden, Max Hirsch, George Papush, and Troy Fisher. The second string of men brought Tollcston in the limelight by winning all but a few games. A great deal of credit goes to Chester Jamski and Abner Gilc, the student managers, in helping to keep the players in perfect shape throughout the season. Following are the schedule and results of games: the varsity Tollcston 22 vs. East Gary 24 «1 34 vs. Catholic Central 24 M 43 vs. Calumet Township 33 44 20 vs. Hammond Clark 28 44 27 vs. Hobart 23 44 34 vs. Wheeler 32 M 29 vs. Knox 27 44 19 vs. S. B. St. Hedwigs 10 44 55 vs. Morgan Park Mil. 30 SECTIONAL SCORES Tollcston 41 vs. Portage 25 “ 18 vs. Lew Wallace 19 LITTLE FOUR SCORES Tollcston 18 vs. Griffith 20 26 vs. Hobart 28 42 vs. Crown Point 27 “ 19 vs. Hobart 28 RESERVE TEAM SCORES Tollcston 44 • 44 44 20 16 17 22 26 14 14 21 vs. Calumet Township 12 vs. Portage 20 vs. East Gary 25 vs. Chesterton 8 vs. Catholic Central 28 vs. St. Hedwigs S. B. 11 vs. Griffith 25 vs. Hobart 19 Tolleston 18 vs. Crown Point 24 44 18 vs. Catholic Central 17 44 25 vs. East Gary 17 44 22 vs. Hammond Clark 19 44 23 vs. Hobart 20 44 25 vs. Wheeler 11 44 22 vs. Knox 17 44 35 vs. St. Hedwigs S. B. 10 44 17 vs. Morgan Park Mil. 16 Tollcston’s blue-clad warriors of the cinderpath churned to fame during the track season of ’37. The mercury footed captain, Andy Wasil, was Tollcston’s leading man in bringing home the bacon. The season was fairly successful and the Raiders en- tered several major meets. They cinched the Little Four Track Meet; and this enlightened their tense, hopeful feelings. Tollcston is again looking forward to another success- ful year with several enticing promises in point earners. The Golden Gloves, a major event of the “Steel City”, had several contenders from Tollcston School. The four glove swinging slayers entered from Tollcston were Ed Holodick, Earl Judge, Emmanuel Mokol, and Louis Musgrave. With a string of bad luck following him in the ring, Louis lost his first fight, although he fought like a Trojan. Emmanuel slugged his way through his first opponent and lost the decision in his second bout. Earl was more fortunate. He battled his way into the finals and lost this fight by a technical knock out. Ed, a little more scientific in fighting, gave his op- ponents enough punishment to stride through to a grand victory. Eddie kept on training and joined the Michigan City Golden Gloves. He won his first fight but met a defeat in his second battle. With the backing of all the boys who sold tickets, the Athletic Fund was increased by the Golden Gloves event. Cjirls s4thfetics In the whirl of the Tolleston Merry-Go-Round, the girls’ athletic department has a definite and useful position. It has always been an important factor in the girls’ school life, and it grows with every year, keeping pace with the speed of our Merry-Go-Round of school activities. A main cog in the girls’ athletic activity is the G. A. A. The sports, hockey, tennis, baseball, and track, are organized annually by the G. A. A.; and every girl making these teams becomes a member of the organization. Hie G. A. A. promotes greater physical skill in the girls’ competition between the four classes and other schools. The most popular game on the girls’ calendar this year proved to be captainball. Captainball is a favorite sport among the girls because it is simple; it is fun; and yet it requires a certain amount of skill. In the tournaments held between Tolleston class teams, the Juniors did well in gallantly taking over the title of champions”. In the inter- school competition, Tolleston girls lost only two of twelve games played. The girls’ basketball season was greeted with joyous acclamation. Before our class teams had determined the champs, we met Horace Mann in eager fray. However, the Horace Mann girls did not dampen our enthusiasm by walking off with most of the honors. The Juniors and Seniors tied for championship in the enter-class games. Spring came bouncing over the lea, and so the Tolleston G. A. A. girls tossed the volleyball over the net and back again with all the vim, vigor, and vitality spring breezes can entice. Tennis, baseball, and handball also had a place in the spring schedule. Pop! Crack! Bang! With the sound of bursting balloons in their cars, a lively group of students found merriment at the G. A. A. dance on February 26. Sixty couples enjoyed dancing to the music of Mickey Simms’ orchestra. The banquet was a gala affair as usual with all members thoroughly enjoying them- selves. At this time, pins, letters, and awards were given; officers for the coming year were announced; and the outstanding girl athlete was named. The officers of the club this year are Rose Thrall, president; Mary Hortyk, vice presi- dent; and Dorothy Dembicki, secretary-treasurer. The guiding power behind all this is our instructor, Miss Marcia Smith. She was the organizer of the G. A. A., and her intimate talks to the girls and her personal interest in the sports win for her the admiration and liking of her classes. First row, left to right: Miss Olive Waggoner, Mrs. William Kritlow, Mr. Frank Zaloudck, Mr. J. W. Standley, Mr. Edwin Schroedcr, Mr. William Henke, Mrs. John Bean, Mrs. John Endress. Second row: Mrs. Frank Zaloudck, Mrs. Jesse Stevens, Miss Grace Foster, Mrs. Kenneth Duncan, Miss Anna Marsh, Miss Helen Mueller, Mrs. J. W. Standley, Miss Wanda Kolodzicj, Mr. Kenneth Duncan, Miss Maryanne Zaloudek, Mr. Howard Simcoc. Mrs. I. Dalgard. Mr. R. E. Plant. Mrs. James McConnachic. Third row: Mrs. R. E. Plant. Miss Harriet Sobotko, Miss Emily Padol, Miss Irene Boerg, Miss Eleanor Romanowski, Mr. John Endress, Miss Alice Dcmbicki, Mrs. William Henke, Mrs. Howard Simcoc, and Mrs. William Reside. (Concert Orchestra The Concert Band is progressing very rapidly under the direction of Mr. Schrocder. The band has sixty-five play- ers and more arc expected from the Junior Band. The band officers this year arc Everett McConnachie, president; Paul Ursin, vice president; Adclc Taub, secre- tary; and Paul Ursin, junior director and drum major. The band gave two successful concerts this year, a Mid- winter Concert under the direction of Mr. Bellmar, and a Spring Concert under the direction of Mr. Schrocder. The Tollcston School Band Booster Club opened the 1937-38 season’s activities under the direction of presi- dent, Howard Simcoc. The election of officers in December resulted in the following: president, Frank Zaloudck; vice president, Mrs. Stuart Malings; secretary, Mrs. John H. Bean; and treas- urer, William Henke. Card parties and dances which are open to the public attracted large attendance throughout the year. After joyous laughter, pranks, games, and loads of fun, the annual carnival, which was held October 29th and 30th, was proclaimed a grand success. Other main events of the club were the enrollment of twenty-nine '37 alumni at a special party, sponsored by the club with Mrs. Lcla Plant, class sponsor; the birthday party honoring Mr. Simcoc; the annual banquet includ- ing the school faculty; the farewell presentation to the band director, Frederick Bellmar, at the concert January 13; and the welcome to the new director, Edwin L. Schrocder. Financial contributions to the school this year included checks to cover the cost of forty more band uniforms and complete outfits for the varsity basketball team. The following committee members constitute the work- ing body of the club: Advisory Board: J. W. Standlcy, William Henke, Mrs. Stuart Malings, Mrs. J. H. McConnachie, Mrs. William Reside. Entertainment: Edwin L. Schrocder, Miss Anna Marsh, Miss Daisy Lee Combs, Mrs. Howard Simcoc, Miss Mary- anne Zaloudck, Mr. George Reside. Refreshment: Mrs. Lee Fisher, Mrs. I. Antala, Miss Olive Waggoner, Mrs. J. H. McConnachie, Miss Wanda Kolodzicj, Mrs. R. F. Duncan, Miss Martha Mackey. Prize Committee: Mrs. C. A. Draper, Mrs. J. Stevens, Mrs. G. C. Quinn. Ticket Committee: Mrs. W. Kxitlow, Mrs. J. Bean. Cards: Mrs. Frank Zaloudek. Door Men: K. F. Duncan, E. Goforth, E. Flick, G. Crane, J. Stevens. Dance Committee: H. Simeoe, E. L. Schrocder. Concessions: I. Antala. Membership: Mrs. W. Reside, Mrs. J. McConnachie, Miss Helen Mueller. Publicity: Mrs. John H. Bean. (Concert Orchestra The Concert Orchestra has increased in size this year, and added interest is constantly being shown. It participated in the Midwinter and Spring Concerts and furnished music for the Commencement at the Memorial Auditorium. german The German Club, “Dic Kameraden”, under the guidance of Miss Marsh, has gained its aim in stimulating the interest of German language and developing leadership and co-operative spirit among fellow members. It has one business and one social meeting a month. Its outstanding deed of the year was at Christmas time when it played Santa Claus to a poor family in the community of Tollcston. First row. left to right: Bernice Harms; Ruth Hanschman; Gcorgidcan Zorak , Anna Spak, vice president; Anna Francus, president; Charles Struble, treasurer; Delight Webb, secretary; Ruth Henke; Julia Baran; Eleanor Bartkowski. Second row: Sylvia Lello , Alma Bode; Frances Schascr, Miss Marsh, sponsor; Rachael Little; Virginia Duncan; Anna Schneider; Dorothy Klippel; Gladys Beckman. Third row: Melvin Phillips, Jim Olson, Kenneth Duncan, Harry Wcsterbcrg, Gustav Tcitgc, Stanley Scmokaitis, Lester Allen, Karl Gottschling. From the small number of fifteen members in 1935, “El Club Espanol” increased to the present membership of thirty-five active members plus alumni. Mrs. Wendt is the sponsor. The club officers arc Lillian Nawojski, president; Merle Hodge, vice president; Kenneth Stevens, secretary-treasurer. To qualify for membership, one must be a “C student and have had one semester of Spanish. Tho purpose of the club is to become familiar with Spain, its people, and customs, and to furnish a recreational pastime. A pot-luck dinner, held at Mrs. Wendt’s cottage at Flint Lake, and the Christmas and initiation parties were the outstanding activities of the year. First row, left to right: Marion Gonzales; Jane Padol; Adeline Ivan; Merle Hodge, vice president; Lillian Nawojski, president; Kenneth Stevens; secretary-treasurer; Lillian Krakowiak; Bernice Gastel; Julia Kelly. Second row: Angelinc Rose, Anna Dranchak, Wanda Atchison, Irene Petyo, Annette Krakowiak, Sylvia Jasinowski, Elsie Sumachrist, Margaret Maruchnic, Irene Uhrinchek, Victoria Romanchck. Third row: Mary Esther Kritlow, Allen Battershell, Everett McConnachie, Bill Schmidt, Mitchel Kocon, Harry Kaczorowski, Max Hirsch, Louis Keene. Fourth row: Bill Whitlow, Robert Carr, Donald Nelson, Fred Elkins, Robert Smeltzer, Peter Smar, Ralph Gonzales, Gerald Malings. Spanish oCatin C tub The “Sodalitas Latina”, better known as the Latin Club, originated in 1935. This club has done much, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Gilpin, toward gaining a more thorough knowledge of Roman life, customs, and language; understanding both the practical and cultural values in Latin; and interesting new students in this subject. The three main events of the year were the Christmas party, the pot-luck, and the beach party. At present there arc forty-seven active members and approximately ten alumni members. First rou , left to right: Agnes Martin, Myrl Lay, Ruth Endress, Florence Stasco, Georgia Draper, vice president; Rose Thrall, president; Dorothy Dcmbicki, secretary; Don Williamson, treasurer; Eleanor Sokit, Helen Yaros, Clara Wolf, Katherine Dimitri. Second row: Helen Bartkus, Stanley Spurling, Neal Schubick, Pete Slota, Betty Petro, Martha Stack, Margaret Jakubik, Russel Rockwell, Robert Engelien, John Ulicni, Mrs. Gilpin, sponsor; Lottie Orlich. Third row: Tony Yuknevich, Peter Shepitka, Arthur Harms, Gus Schascr, Chester Jamski, Thomas Grccu, Allen Sheldon, Robert Garrett, Sam Vician, George Mussie, Ralph Orth. Fourth row: Eugene Roach, Margaret Kummen, Gladys Engelien, Imogene Harbi- son, Doris Sheldon, Laura Engcr, Clara Enger, Vivian Vaughn, Dorothy Edson, Helen Fife, Elnora O’Dell, Juanita Roach, John Hughes. Elsie Splctzcr, another member, was absent when the picture was taken. 'D.J4.C. The Tollcston Home Economics Club boasts of thirty-six members. The officers are as follows: president, Marjorie Tabor; vice president, Sue Uhrinchek; secretary, Adeline Ivan; treasurer, Mary Lou Dault. This club, sponsored by Mrs. Beck, exists to make home economics interesting and simple. Since the charter was granted by the Student Council on February 16, 1937, they have made much progress. They arc now affiliated with the National and State Home Economics Associations. There arc a number of events throughout the year. The main affairs of this year were the Hallowe’en, Christmas, and beach parties. The Home Economics Club is a young organization, and the members are looking forward to gaining a much larger group and accomplishing greater things. First row, left to right: Sue Uhrinchek, Doris Richardson, Katie Zuk, Helen Bartkus, Adeline Ivan, Irene Petyo, Mary Francus, Margaret Maruchnic. Second row: Lottie Orlich, Annabellc Suter, Shirley Mac Kuhn, Mrs. Beck, Joan Pavlick, Nathalie Kosanovich, Ruth Kucson. Third row. Dorris Carlson, Vivian Garra, Beryl Bean, Ruth Hanschman, Elsie Pouch, Helen Harms, Elizabeth Gemienhart, Anna Gaydos, Erma Powers, Helen Pavlick, Vir- ginia Pukoszck, Anna Banchy, Charlotte Zapinski, Marjorie Tabor. In the dramatic field, the Senior Dramatic Club reigns high. The officers of this year were Ralph Orth, president; Merle Hodge, vice president; Florence Stasco, secretary; Martha Stack, treasurer; Anna Spak, social chairman; Elsie Vidmich, parliamentarian. The club, originated in March, 1936, carried on the excellent example set forth by the Class of '37 by putting on two dramatic club plays with the ability worthy of professionals. Miss Garner is the faculty sponsor. Those who participated in Children of the Moon were the following: Nora, the maid________ Madam Atherton_______ Dr. Wether all________ Judge Atherton....... Walter, the mechanic__ Jane Atherton........ Major Bannister_______ Laura Atherton _______ --------Martha Stack -----------Myrl Lay -------Eugene Vrabcc ----------Sam Vician --------Merle Hodge —...— Daphne O'Dell ----------Ralph Orth ----------Adclc Taub Those who participated in “Little Women were the following: Amy__________________ Meg------------------ Jo------------------- Beth_________________ Hannah_______________ Mr. Lawrence_________ Mrs. March, Marmee Laurie_______________ Brooke_______________ Professor Baehr._____ Aunt March........... ---------------Elsie Vidmich -------------Florence Stasco -----------------Adclc Taub ----------------Martha Stack ---------------Dorothy Garra -----------—Stanley Spurling —-----------------Myrl Lay --------Everett McConnachic --------------Eugene Vrabcc -----------------Ralph Orth -----------------Rose Thrall On these occasions the club also played host to representa- tives from Lew Wallace, Emerson, Horace Mann, Miller, and Frocbcl. Among the other social functions were the annual tob- bogan party, initiation night, and the beach party. Regular meetings were held on every other Monday. Other activities of the Dramatic Club included aiding in make-up, costumes, and stagecraft for various other productions. Soph opnomore On January 26th and 27th, the Sophomore class suc- cessfully presented “Poor Little Rich Girl ” It was given under the direction of Mrs. Faun. The drama opened with a child torn from the care and love of a mother by the “society bee It ended in a happy reunion of mother, father, and daughter. The cast included the following: Dancing master--------------------------Gerald Malings German teacher------------------------Helen Yaros, Ruth Henke French teacher-------------Angclinc Rose, Theda Starkey Music teacher-----------------------------------Dorothy Rettig Potter.--------------------------------------------.Gus Tcigte Miss Royle-------------Virginia Duncan, Loretta Kmetz Thomas---------------------Robert Englien, Ralph Reside Jane---------------------------------Lillian Taub, Joan Pavlick Gwendolyn____ Plumber______ Organ-grinder. Mother______; Father_______ Doctor_______ — ------------—Geraldine Dolnics ---------------------Rudy Antala -------Prospero Virgo, Robert Carr — ...Lucille Wright, Doris Sheldon ------George Bozak, Frank Brown Vladimer Bloksha, Leo Gateson Society women-----------Betty Foster, Charlotte Zapinski, Marcella Griffin, Virginia Pukoszek, Elizabeth Gemien- hart, Elsie Spletzer. Society men. Neal Schubick, Robert Carr, Russel Rockwell Broker Bear_________ Little Bird__ Policeman____ Kings English ----Joe Smenyak ..Willard LaDrew -----Lowell Carr — Stanley Blazcj —Randolph Gilc Q 'pera The one place that can always be found buzzing with various activities is the auditorium. Mid ticket selling. Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman plays, debates, and Dramatic Club plays, it aids the whole school. On December 14th and 15th and weeks before, the whole auditorium staff was kept on the jump in the training of Tollcston’s first opera, “The Mikado”, by Gilbert and Sullivan. Practically the whole of the 1:15 auditorium took part in this production. The cast consisted of the following: The Mikado------------------------------------------Sam Vician NanJ i Poo---------------------------------------Robert Garrett Peep Bo------- Kalis ha______ Ko Ko’s serving man------------ ___Anna Saynak Elizabeth Kovach ____BUI Whitlow Pish Tush Douglas O’Dell Yum Yum Pitti Sing - Sophie Dolasinski junior C. The Class of 1939 presented the production, “The Three Graces”, on October 19th, 20th, and 21st, under the direction of Miss Evelyn Jones. It was a romantic three-act comedy concerning life at college with thrills, cheers, and tears. The cast consisted of the following:. Nancy Marshell Sarah Chadsey .... .. Grace Yarutis, Rachel Litde Bob N or dyke _ Albert Clapp, George Mussie Mr. Sims Eugene Roach Ladies' Chorus______Betty Mcsarch, Lucille Kalinowski, Victoria Romanchek, Gladys Englien, Lillian Zaloudck, Theodora Sanders, Grace Yuratis, Elsie Vidmich, Jane Padol, Marguerite Bahnscn, Patty Simi, Dorothy Edson, Gladys Beckman, Lillian Krakowiak, Dorothy Frank, Lillian Nawojski, Ruth Hanschman, Doris Carlson, Dorothy Klippcl, Anna Schneider. Gentlemen’s Chorus_______Eugene Roach, George Piassa, Lewis Keene, Arthur Johnson, Kenneth Duncan, Charles Struble, Melvin Phillips, George Mussie, Max Hirsch, Garbor Oros, Fred Fabrici, Everett McCon- nachic, William Schmidt, Peter Smar, James Hender- son, Allen Battershcll, Ira Aubuchon. Eloise Smythe------------—Anna Francus, Delight Webb Freshie_________________Bill Whitlow, Robert Garrett Miss Price---------------------Julia Baran, Helen Fife Horace Babson------------Kenneth Duncan, Stanley Sum Edna Carr-------------------------------Irene Hansen Coach Tanner______________________________Gabor Oros Dean Coulter--------------------------Stanley Spurting Three Sophomores-------------Fred Fabrici, Louis Keene, Max Hirsch Dancing couples------------Jane Padol, Arthur Johnson, Martha Pohorclic, Allen Battershcll, Doris Carlson, Fred Elkins, Adele Taub, Merle Hodge. Captain Brown_______________________Stanley Scmokaitis Football team members ... Andy Wasil, James Henderson, Mitchell Kocon WiOL McGrath Tells Blue Raiders V A ' NOIL£RSROIL i;':: :: ' I1UC luiiu io 11U” iiiwm� — — ‘ TOLLESTON GO TONIGHT’S� � ’®s.� ..... S§S§| BLUE RAIDERS' ESTON IS C EYE WIN OVER to� OVER RAIDEK ■-jggfi ELEVEN. 334. 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PIONE.LR STA CELEBRATE CL, Wd( We, the second graduating class of Tollcston School, being of sound mind hereby will and bequeath our most cherished gifts to the under classmen in order that they may continue to uphold the honor and glory of our dear Tollcston School. Ira Aubuchon, hoping George Papush will follow in his distinguished footsteps, wills him his much envied basket- ball prowess. Margaret Babinchak, being of a very quiet nature, be- queaths her ability to hold her tongue to her sister, Anna. Helen Babyak, after a deep consultation with her con- science, has decided to leave Edmund Bielski her favorite seat in the hall. Norma Barnard leaves her slow measured step to Dorothy Klippel. Carl Becker, because of his shyness, has decided to give Joe Guzik (that man about town) his bashful grin. Alma Bode, foreseeing Lincoln Harris' loneliness with- out her next year, has decided to give him that much talked of book, Live Alone And Li e It. Anna Boltich, that human dynamo, wills her untiring efforts to please (in other words her reserved position as errand girl) to Lillian Zaloudek. As one Art to another, Arthur Butz leaves his vocal ability to Arthur Harms. Dorris Carlson has decided to leave her “school girl complexion to Eleanor Bartkowski. Dorothy Dembicki leaves her secret formula Z2, Q3, R5, which is a certain potion insuring one of a tongue that will never wear out due to excessive talking, to Anna Spak. Sophie Dolasinski leaves her adeptness at knitting to Marion Gonzales. Because Anna Francus is sadly in need of artistic ability, sympathetic Clara Enger has decided to leave her a small portion of hers. Alice Evans leaves her strongest molar to Julia Baran. Frank Exl, who proved to be Tollcston’s “dark horse in football this year, docs all in his power to see that Allen Battershell will be able to follow his example. Dorothy Frank gives Ruth Hanschman her book en- titled, “How to Flutter Your Hands Effectively. Robert Fox leaves his “sax” appeal to Louis Keene. Dorothy Garra, in a generous state of mind, has graciously bequeathed Helen Bartkus anything that this tiny miss may need. Bernice Gastel leaves Geraldine Cook her ability to roll her eyes. Abner Gilc bequeaths Mike Andrey his happy-go-lucky disposition. Mitchell Grabck leaves Mike Klym his ability to play the cornet, knowing that Mike is in sore need of it. Because Tom Grecu has found it easy to get through school, he bequeaths Grace Yarutis, the “A” girl, a wee bit of his laziness. Peter Grobauskas leaves Stanley Spurling his golf stick from which he has derived estimable pleasure. William Guist wills Paul Stretars, who is badly in need of a more conservative manner, a little of his shyness. Because Imogene Harbison has always envied Josephine Stevenson’s corpulent waistline, she bequeaths Jo some of her slenderness. Edward Hoiodick, realizing the importance of self- defense, wills Charles Struble his favorite pair of boxing gloves. Mary Hortyk, knowing Ruth Kleminski abhors the idea of being an old maid, leaves Ruth her favorite pearl of wisdom, .“The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.” John Hulick leaves Stanley Sum his clarinet chair in band.. Margaret Jakubik wills Bernice Harms her sewing ability. Chester Jamski, who never missed a single school day, wills both Albert Clapp and Robert Martin his perfect attendance. Harry Kaczorowski wills Mitchell Kocon his flattest tire from his Model T. Frank Kaenrath wills Charles Caylor his tailor-appren- ticeship. Ed Karski gives Jim Olson his favorite drawing pencil. Nick Kelleman wills Mike (Shorty) Udich some of his yet unaccounted-for height. Katie Kellner leaves Helen Dudash a lock of her much envied blonde hair. Julia Kelly leaves Mary Jane Strickland every bit of her good behavior because she firmly believes Mary Jane needs it. John Kovach leaves Gabor Oros the care of his sister, Elizabeth. Joe Kratkoczki wills his sister his athletic ability. Dorothy Krause feels she has enough musical ability for both Kathleen Cheverton and Alice Swisher so she is going to leave them equal shares of it. William Kritlow wills Georgia Draper his “A” in band. Kenneth Kurth wills Robert Kurth his job as class treas- urer. Mary Kuzma bequeaths Betty Smar her dancing ability. Helen Lawrosky wills both Magdalene Diamond and Juanita Otto her heartiest laugh. Myrl Lay leaves her position in the Dramatic Club to Lorraine Thocsscn. CLs WJt Tony Lazar, overflowing with brotherly love, leaves John his south paw pitching arm. Erika Lopp leaves Rose Waichulis the dimple in her chin. Bertha Mackey leaves Freddie Fabrici the wad of gum we saw her put under her economics desk. Everett McConnachie, after bitter mental struggle, has finally decided to leave Adele Taub his job as Student Council President. Katie Miller leaves Patty Simi a hair from her left eyebrow. George Mislan gives Robert Garrett and George Bozak his ability to do 20 miles an hour in track. Daphne and Douglas O’Dell leave the Rainer twins, Anna and Rose, their ability to get along together. Nick Oresik gives William Rettig his pug-nose. Steve Oresik wills his habit of tardiness to Albert Clapp. Ralph Orth leaves his role as heart breaker to Melvin Phillips. Anna Ozug wills Helen Fife her hair dressing ability. Helen Pavhck leaves Hubert Reid in Erma Powers’ care. Florence Perzo leaves her largest package of hairpins down in the shower room for Gcorgedean Zorak. Betty Pctro wills Anna Schneider her sewing samples in order for Ann to make good in sewing next year. George Piossa wills Aldo Degard his track ability. Eva Pouch, feeling she has enough typing ability for both Bernice Juknevich and Betty Mesarch, leaves them equal amounts. George Racette wills his knack at shooting baskets to Vince Grennis, knowing how sadly Vince is in need of it. Don Reside wills Sam Pysh his C.C.C. training. Doris Richardson leaves Lucille Kalinowski her record of never having told a lie. Carl Rokos wills John Mcsarch and Nick McCrovitz his false eye-lash with which he entices the girls. Victoria Romanchek, feeling much concern for Audrey Harbit’s welfare, leaves her in her Aunt Mary’s care. Frances Schaser wills Kenneth Duncan her dimple. Gus Schaser wills Walter Sicrakowski his energy. Bill Schmidt wills Lillian Taub one of his numerous athletic sweaters. Curtis Schroedcr wills both John Licheniak and Robert Wooten his bottle hair tonic. Marie Schwictzer wills Mildred Dwarshus her golf ball with a bump on it. Allen Sheldon wills Arthur Johnson his pamphlet en- titled, “Ten Easy Lessons On The Big Apple.” Peter Shepitka wills his position as vice president of the Jazz-bow Club to Aldo Sebben. Peter Smar wills Donald Nelson his vocabulary. Bernadine Smith wills Anna Gaydos and Helen Yasclsky her favorite scat in the Dari-Maid. Elizabeth Splitgerber wills Gertrude Deighton her basketball shorts. Martha Stack wills Merle Hodge the memory of her presence in school. Florence Stasco bequeaths the honor and the work of being the editor of the annual to Grace Yarutis. Kenneth Stevens wills Jack Slatton his fiery temper. Helen Suhanic wills Marguerite Bahnsen and Anna Piecka her bushy hair. Chester Sujecki wills Walter Syjut his chemical knowl- edge. Helen- Tellinger wills Hcrmina Tournai her boldest manner. Walter Theil wills Robert Smeltzer his muscularity. Phyllis Thiess asks Jane Padol to take good care of her sister, Harriet, next year. Rose Thrall wills her adeptness at that rapidly vanish- ing art—blushing, to Lucille Wright and Andy Wasil. Andy Tkash wills Max Hirsch his dramatic ability. Eddie Tokar wills his alias (Eddie Galan) to Zygmont Lesniewski. Irene Uhrinchak leaves Helen Kosacz her gym suit. Wayne Underwood wills James Henderson his sandy hair. Edward Valentine wills Frank Ryan his nickname (Ox). Sam Vician leaves his right to walk up and down Thirteenth Avenue between Garfield and Grant to George Mussic. (Take good care of her, George.) Elsie Vidmich wills her ability to wear clothes well to Eleanor O’Dell and Lillian Krakowiak. Eugene Vrabeck wills his beautiful baritone voice to Eugene Roach. John Wallace leaves his good looks to Bill Whitlow— also a few inches of height. John Warieka gives Richard Musgrave his side-bums. Donald Williamson wills his personality to James Ireland. Anna Zawisky gives her dive complexion to Frieda Martin and Theodora Sanders. Fred Zierk wills Albert Jonaitis a couple of freckles. Katie Zuk leaves Dorothy Ed son and Delight Webb her tallness of stature. Audrey Phillips wills her black wavy hair to Theresa Radocay and Vera Quillen. Peter Baranauskas wills his handsome profile to Andy Wasil. Wc turned to the stars for a revelation of the future of the class of 1938. But how could we get the stars to reveal?—that was our perplexing question. We asked a renowned and acknowledged prognosticator, Professor Bohn, for a solution. Wc easily distinguished worried traits as he squirmed under the ordeal; for this was the first time that his mental facilities could not dig up an answer in the field of astrology. Professor Bohn made a quick blushing exit to his laboratory, delaying the answer with an excuse that book rental payers generally use. Soon he was buried under a stack of reference books. As the sun sank below the horizon, Professor Bohn went searching for a light, with his mind in a fog over the interrogatory. How can we sec the stars without a telescope? Without due thought, Professor Bohn’s finger slipped in the bulbless socket, and he received a body- racking electric shock. Right then and there Professor Bohn uncovered a phenomenon; for when he came in contact with the electric shock, he saw stars. Wc then placed Professor Bohn in a blanket of secrecy while he labored on the intricate device. With shades pulled and doors securely nailed shut, he unveiled the contraption. There was a little juhickey which regulated the volts which varied from two hundred to two thousand volts. The more volts used, the more stars you sec. We named the weird looking machine the “Bohnelectro Forecaster.” By thinking of a certain person and placing your finger in a specially constructed socket, the stars will re- veal the fortune of the person. For certain people it re- quired two thousand volts to get an accurate account of their future. For those who want more information on the “Bohn- clcctro Forecaster , just tear off a big toenail from the nearest neighbor, or reasonable facsimile, enclose a self addressed envelope, and wc will send a recording of Pro- fessor Bohn’s explanation of the technical details. NOTE: For those who are doubting Toms, place your finger in an electric socket and see if you do not see stars. Those who arc in the two hundred volt group, accord- ing to Professor Bohn’s tabulations, will now be revealed. Ira Aubuchon, after years of being an aspiring big league star, will be baseball umpire of a kitten ball league. Margaret Babinchak will become an air hostess of the Empire State Building penthouse parties. Many will be the men who will give Helen Babyak a buzz. She will become a nurse in a few years. After many years of dose study of social science, Norma Barnard will open a marriage bureau. For Peter Baranauskas, Professor Bohn reported a very bright future. The stars showed very vividly .. . within a few years Pete will become a successful and contented business man. John Bartos is going to work in a brewery. He will brew coffee for a well known coffee company. Carl Becker, after puttering in oil and grease for sev- cral years, will be found as a proprietor of a circus monkey auto race. Alma Bode will take an extensive study as a historian; then she will make an individual study of the Lincoln family. Ann Boltich will move to Littleburg, Indiana (popu- lation—fifty) and open a postoffice. When Mary Boto is twenty-five, she will open a hat shop—for men. Arthur Butz is going to retire after graduating and spend his time inventing a stocking that will not run,— this stocking will walk. Next September Dor-ris Carl son will assume the re- sponsibility as a soda jerker, specializing double strawberry red heads. When Dorothy Dcmbicka is nineteen, she will get a job in the Dairi-Maid sampling hamburgers in the window. Sophie Dolasinski will become a toe dancer. She will gain her experience by going to dance halls and dancing on her partners’ toes. At thirty-five, Clara Enger will begin a humane society for husbands who arc in the dog house. Without due notice, suddenly the stars became vague; but the undaunted Professor Bohn remedied the situation by turning on six hundred volts. Alice Evans will move to Canada and “chuck” wood to keep the home fires burning. Frank Exl, Little Napoleon, will open a knitting shop for retired business men. Dorothy Frank will become a track star, chasing sales- men from the door. Robert Fox and Dorothy Garra are bitten by cupid, and both earn their living on the trapeze. Bernice Gastel will become a nurse in a school for be- ginning veterinarians. Wc sec John Gottschling as an all star blocker. He will get a job blocking hats in a cleaners’ establishment. CL 66 prophecy Mitchell Grabek will take up the study of bells after graduating, and he will land a permanent job ringing the Beveridge School morning bell. After graduating in June, Tom Grecu will be known as paper-man, not paper-boy. With his deep rich voice, Peter Grobauskas will get a job on a morning radio program, reading recipes. William Guist will be found hibernating most of the winter, but in the summer will be a life saver at Burns Ditch. At the Stevens Hotel, we find Imogene Harbison run- ning the elevator. Edward Holodick will open a nursery for children. Edward will know how to put them to sleep. Professor Bohn now, by pure instinct, quickly turned the lever to nine hundred volts without losing a moment’s time and received more information. We find Mary Hortyk an agile bicycle rider for a vaude- ville act. She will ride side saddle. John Hercules” Hulick, in 1942, will become a piano mover for Tootsie Toy Piano Company. Margaret Jakubic will marry and move to California, and she will raise a baseball team. In 1939, Chester Jamski will assume the responsibility of fumigating homes — and schools. Harry Kaezorowski will get a job that calls for a quiet person. He will be a tobacco auctioneer. Frank Kaenrath will be a man that all children will fear. He will be a dentist. An invention, for the benefit of W.P.A. employees, by Edward Karski will be a shovel which can be easily con- verted into a chair. Nick Kelleman will go out of the way for the public. He will be a flag-pole sitter. A prominent woman in the social whirl will be Katie Kellner. They will nickname her “Kitty . Julia Kelly will certainly save many men from having to wear stockings. She will work in a store, selling spats. Another prodigy amongst the inventors will be John Kovach. He will invent a fountain pen that will not leak. (It also will not write.) In order to develop a fine physique, Joe Kratkoczki will move to Indiana Harbor. In 1942, he will become cham- pion Tiddlcy-Wink player. Dorothy Krause will become a noted hold-up girl— she will work in a suspender factory. In the steel mills. Bill Kritlow will make a fortune showing them the blast furnace he carries in his vest pocket. Kenneth Kurth will become a farmer. He will make money from the government by not raising anything. Mary Kuzma will move to Hollywood. She will be one of the many extras who are unemployed. Slowly the stars faded away, and like a man gasping for breath, Professor Bohn weakly called, “More juice!” Promptly he was given twelve hundred volts of pure un- adulterated electricity. Helen Lawrosky will be seeing double while going with a twin. She will be in deep thought, trying to figure out who is the best looking of the twins. We have a future Sonja Heine in Myrl Lay. The only difference being that Myrl will use snow shoes. Tony Lazar will take life easy up to 1970; then he will resume his job as newsboy. Erika Lopp will be a secretary, and she will marry her boss. Bertha Mackey will pursue the age old profession of be- ing a wife. Following in his father’s footsteps, Everett McCon- nachie will be an officer of the law with a beat near Adele Taub’s home. Katie Miller will become the one hundred fiftieth as- sistant secretary to Secretary Wallace, in Washington, D. C. George Mislan will be a successful shoe salesman—of horseshoes. Daphne O’Dell will swing a mean clarinet on a Satur- day Night Barn Dance. Due to his versatile characteristics, Douglas O’Dell will become a second (bag-eye) Charlie Chan and also a double for Fred Astaire. Nick Orcsik will start a furniture store with the corner shelves that he made in school. Steve Orcsik will save a fortune by riding on street cars for half fare. CL 55 Prophecy A very close and intimate associate to the Governor of Indiana will be Ralph Orth. He will be his right hand man, his butler. Anna Ozug will move to Russia and teach the Dipsy Doodle, and in return she will be taught how to eat herring. Helen Pavlick will work in a clarinet factory. She will spend her time making “reeds”. Florence Perzo will learn all about roofing and tar paper. (Isn’t this a coincidence?) Just think of the fellows that Betty Pctro will neck. She will work as a designer in a tie factory. Audrey Phillips will run a filling station for Phillips “66”. A very admirable position in a zoo will be attained by George Piassa. He will give the hippo his Saturday night bath. Eva Pouch will pull herself into the Philadelphia Sym- phony Orchestra. She will play the Sweet Potato”. George Racettc will soon land behind the bars. He will get a job stacking bars of soap for a soap factory. A world renowned boxer will be the destiny of Don Reside. He will be boxing tubes of toothpaste. Professor Bohn sent an urgent call to the power house to keep fifteen hundred volts coming in, and he grace- fully poised his finger in the air and dunked it in the socket. Doris Richardson is going to handle live stock and dead stock. She will be a secretary in Wall Street. At thirty-five years of age, Carl Rokos will start hand- ing out baloney. He will work in a meat market. By the time Victoria Romanchek is thirty, she will handle more dates than you can count. She will tabulate date packages as they come out of a fruit company. Frances Schaser will take up the art of corn raising. She will get corns by pumping a sewing machine in a dress factory. Gus Schaser will become a heroic and daring big game hunter. Gus will be the town’s ace dog catcher. Bill Schmidt is going to operate an outfit for those who have mastered horse-riding. He will be the operator of a merry-go-round. An interesting antique shop will be opened by Curtis Schrocdcr. He will sell Model T Ford parts. In cooperation with Lincoln Harris, Allen Sheldon will open a “chew tabacco” company. Another Walter Winchell will be Peter Shepitka. He will expose the underworld and will spy on the social world to reveal their secrets. Peter Smar will become a famous boy. In 1948, he will write a book called “Ten Simple Lessons in Voice and Diction. Bernadine Smith is going to marry a Brown so as there will not be so many Smiths in the telephone directory. Elizabeth Splitgcrbcr is sure to sweat a few drops; she will work in a hot-house. Many will be the eyes cast on Martha Stack. She will be a model. Florence Stasco will master the art of handling three feet at a time. She will cut cloth into yard pieces for a cloth producer. Kenneth Stevens will land a job tasting castor oil to sec that its quality is up to standards. Helen Suhanic will spend her time trying to win “Bank Night . Professor Bohn turned in a fury, and in his deep melancholy voice requested the full two thousand volts to be applied. We can guarantee there will not be a dull moment in the life of Chester Sujecki. He is going to gain a job in a knife factory. Helen Tcllinger is a future mermaid; she will become a pro-swimmer. Walter Theil is going to be a jack of all trades. He will be a wrestler, rodeo-rider, bull fighter, and bouncer for the Miramar Ballroom. After graduating, Phyllis Thicss will become nervous and get the “Willies”, and she will move to California to recuperate. Rose Thrall will become poet laureate of Indiana. She will win fame by writing the sad farewell to Tolleston School. Andy Tkash will advertise men’s wearing apparel by posing for pictures for Esquire. You can be sure Eddie Tokar will mingle only with the elite. He will have a position “holding the bag as a caddy. Irene Uhrinchck will be waving all day; she will be a beauty operator. Wayne Underwood will find contentment in a band. He will work in a hat shop putting “bands” on the hats. Professor Bohn turned to us with grave eyes; a tear rolled down his cheek; he was a perfect example of abject despair. The community was in complete darkness. He said, in shaky tones, “The stars-th-th-they have vanished.” Suddenly the door opened, and enraged electric power house officials appeared. They pointed to him with a cold finger and accused him of ruining the power plant and plunging the city in complete darkness. Professor Bohn withered before their blistering gaze and apologized. With the promise that he would no longer continue this practice, the bitter officials left. Professor Bohn raised an arched eyebrow and requested a man to offer his services but alas no one stepped for- ward. Professor Bohn said, “Very well, I will do it myself.” Professor Bohn went into seclusion and without due delay barged out, wheeling an uncanny device. He then said in low tones, “Observe my actions closely.” Professor Bohn stood erect in a marked spot and poured a glass of water into a tumbler upon which several gears went into action. Out of nowhere speedily a hammer descended and landed a terrific blow upon his cranium. After being in an unconscious stupor for a few minutes, he explained this was a sure fire method of seeing stars. Professor Bohn received a deluge of compliments. A certain hammer company sent him a medal and a contract in their testing laboratory, but do you think Professo: Bohn left us? Absolutely not. His patriotism will be remembered by the lovers of Tolleston. Through the contribution of the Block-Head Hammer Incorporation, Professor Bohn carried on the prognasti- cation. Through no fault of ours, it was found that the stars said that Edward “Baby-Face” Valentine after years of patient apprenticeship will get a job many will envy, painting eyelashes at the Shirley Temple Doll Company. Sam Vician will move to the Central Sahara Desert and sell galoshes. Elsie Vidmich by 1945 will have kisses spread from coast to coast. She will have a job in the Hershey Candy Company, making kisses. Every time you go on a picnic you will want to shoot Eugene Vrabec. He is going to be a weatherman. An outstanding political adventurist will turn out to be John Wallace. His highest position will be ambassador to the South Pole. John Warieka will specialize in soup bowl haircuts when he becomes a barber. Donald Williamson will be a senator who will introduce a bill making it a federal offense to buy engagement rings in the Five and Ten Store. A most interesting novelty shop will be opened by Ann Zawisky. She will have machine guns, cannons, rifles, blackjacks, and lollypops. Frederick Zierk will be making “dough” hand over fist when he becomes a baker. Katie Zuk will be tossing the feed bag for a Ham- burger Shoppe. All in all, these figures show, conclusively that we can be proud of the Class of 1938. We give Professor Bohn, without whom we would never be able to see a preview of the future of our graduates, our sincere thanks for subjecting himself to this difficult ordeal. We hope he has a pleasant summer vacation. •1 JSt eruor 6 Bright lights . . . Wide halls . . . People gathering . . . Cars stopping . . . Light hearts ... On a balcony they stand . . . Counting one hundred and three . . . They are the graduates ... It has finally come . . . After striving, hoping, and dreaming . . . They talk excitedly ... Not thinking of the sorrow it may bring . . . Now comes work . . . Broken friendships of those left at school . . . Hours of pleasure . . . People entering . . . Friends, teachers, and relatives . . . Not long now . . . Music plays a soft strain . . . There is an increased buzz only for a second . . . Silence . . . Audience turns to get a first glimpse . . . Slowly they come down the aisle . . . Dressed in robes . . . Tassels on the caps bob up and down . . . The proud vale- dictorian . . . The equally proud salutatorian . . . The upper per cent . . . The lanky basketball center . . . The class president . . . Secretary . . . Student Council members . . . Captain of the football team . . . Captain of the basketball team . . . Singers . . . Actors . . . Class poet ... All walk down the aisle together . . . Blondes . . . Brunettes . . . Browncttcs . . . One red- head . . . Some feel gay . . . Others feel sad ... Up the steps . . . Into their seats . . . Glance at the audience . . . Freshmen . . . Counting the years . . . Sophomores . . . Anxious to be called Juniors . . . Juniors . . . Next year it will be their turn . . . Alumni . . . Remembering their day . . . Proud parents . . . Orchestra stops . . . Teachers sitting together . . . Diplomas stacked . . . One hundred and three . . . Waiting to be claimed . . . Everything ready . . . Not everything . . . The great educator is not there to hand us our diplomas . . . Everybody waiting . . . Music . . . Singing . . . Speeches . . . Valedictorian . . . Salutatorian . . . Mr. Standley . . . Everything is quiet ... In the auditorium . . . Many have graduated on this platform . . . Some failures . . . Some successful ... All a part of the worldwide school system . . . Handing out of the diplomas . . . One by one . . . Each steps forward . . . Name called . . . Walks across the stage . . . Changes the position of the tassel . . Receives the diploma . . . Back to our positions . . . Think back . . . Friends made . . . Friendships broken . . . Baccalaureate . . . Prom . . . Farewell ... A lump in our throats ... A great thrill . . . The reward of years well spent ... All over . . . Too soon it ends . . . Never will it come again . . . Down the aisle . . . Orchestra plays . . . Quickly we depart . . . People standing up . . . The hall is now a mass of humanity . . . Looking for friends . . . Saying goodbye to classmates and teachers . . . Congratulations . . . Flowers . . . Gifts . . . Salutations . . . Goodbyes . . . Tears . . . Smiles . . . All in one brief hour ... Out into the night . . . Each going his way ... We look back . . . Alas ... It is over . . . The moment shall always remain . . . The best years of our lives . . . What docs the future hold? . . . Something new and different? . . . Marriage? . . . Career? . . . Business? . . . Politics? . . . This cannot be seen or told ... In twelve years we found much . . . Friends . . . Joys . . . Sorrows . . . Goodbyes again . . . Cars pulling away . . . People laughing ... We all must go . . . Thanks for giving us guidance . . . Friends . . . Hours of happiness ... We shall follow the activities of our school always . . . With pride ... Its achievements . . . Good- bye until we meet again . . . But one always has memories. Victoria Romanchek, ’38. kJIq Tr ”TX um”d truvyjni ' ‘hivFy °r s m iq fnjdvjSojcnj J