Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1940 volume:

V ON THE 1940 PIONEER TOLLESTON SCHOOL Gary, Indiana U. S. A. U)sl (RsdatsL Owl Sio iif- (Radio This book is a broadcast on which you may tune in again and again. It is a review of people, places, and accomplishments of Tolleston School. This is station T H S, owned and operated by the school city of Gary, Indiana, located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. This program is coming to you over the blue and white network of the SENIOR BROADCASTING COMPANY by authority of TOLLESTON RADIO COMMISSION. (i)sl OsudiasdsL ihidu fVWqAOJTL to OlVc “HAte lQAAu . They made this broadcast possible. This large group is comprised of thousands of patrons and friends, students, 51 teachers and clerical assistants. Principal J. W. Standley, directors and supervisors. Superin- tendent H. S. Jones, and the Board of Education. If they can see that Tolleston is the kind of school they admire and that we are the kind of graduates they had hoped for, we shall be pleased. 2 Cf -tw Irvcrumu m j 'vjft -yyirmfQ O.r- $ ° 0 o % (BdoAcL of. fduccdtion. of the. (public. Schools. Seated: Edward W. Schaff, vice president; Edward T. Doyne, president; Maynard E. Suley, treasurer. Standing: Glenn O. Rearick, secretary; James A. Craig, M. D., assistam secretary; Herbert S. Jones, superintendent of schools. JhiL (Boa uL og frctu xiiorL Herbert S. Jones Superintendent of Schools (but ihsL upsihintsindswl too; JhanL yoic ao mudv ! Jhank u, Wbc. Stcmdki 8 J. W. Standley Principal of Tolleston School JaaAliy, First Row: Marion Allis, Clothing; Philomena D. Beck, Cooking; Russel O, Bohn, Mathematics and Science; Frances Bowles, English. Second Row: C. A. Bunker, Drafting; Hylda Mae Burton, Auditorium; Opal Cathryn Coble, An; Ruth Coblentz, Senior Librarian. Third Row: George Crane, Civics and Economics; E. J. Devitt, Physical Education; Earl H. Flick, General Metal Shop; Opal D. French. English. Group: Mary Pisor, visiting teacher, and students. CbuL thsL Jaadhf. 9 J aculh First Row: Adeline S. Gollcowjki, Medical Inspection; Dorothy Gaski, Clerk; Mildred Gilpin, English and Latin; Edmon Goforth, Safety Education. Second Row: Mildred Hanson, History; Mary A. Hatala, Mathematics and Business Education; William E. Hayes. Wood Shop; Blanche Janccck, Junior Librarian. Third Row: Evelyn Allan Jones, Auditorium Training, Anna Marsh. History and German; Nellc McCarnan, English; Vincent T. McGrath, Physical Education. OIL ofr. u L. aqMSL 10 J'acuih First Row: Wanda Nawrot, Clerk; Marcia Owings. Physical Education; Lela H. Plant, English and Guidance; Catherine Reddinger. History and Geography. Second Row: Edwin L. Schroedcr, Band and Orchestra; Wanda Svetanoflf Stefansky, Business Edu- cation; Dorothea Vanatta, Speech and Auditorium Training; Violet Viant, Music. Third Row: Edith Wallace, Biology; Ethel Walter, Mathematics; Olive E. Waggoner, Geometry and Business Arithmetic; Elsie Earlandson Wendt, Spanish and English. I jou Ahowsud JUA how io climb hiqhi up the qood old hwwl dqa Imjl; 11 SiudsnL fourudL Seated: Agnes Wojkovich, secretary; Lois Whitlow; Louise Bruse; Annette KraJtowiak; Alice birosh; Lois Sies. Standing: Harold Reid; George Kurth; Robert Wojkovich, president; George Zarcoff; Paul Guba, vice president; Mr. Bohn, sponsor. Bill Martin was not present. Motto: Not For Ourselves. But For All. The Tolleston Student Council is an organization composed of twelve members. Two members are elected by each class and four members are elected from the high school classes by the faculty. Its purposes are as follows: 1. Act as an advisory group in matters pertaining to the extra-curricular activities of the student body. 2. Unify all extra-curricular student organizations under one general control. 3. Aid in the internal administration of the school. 4. Aid in fostering sentiments of law and order. 5. Promote general activities of the school. 6. Promote in all ways the best interests of the school. The officers of the council are a president, vice president, and secretary. All officers of the council are council members. The candidates for office in the council are nominated and elected by the council and not at the general election. Regular meetings of the council are held once a week during school hours; the day and time are designated by the faculty adviser. Special meetings are called by the president whenever necessary. The council has .the following powers: 1. Arrange and publish the social calendar for all student organizations early in the semester. 2. Grant charters to clubs and organizations and demand written reports from them each month. 3. Write, edit, and publish a Student Hand Book. 4. Sponsor a general election which shall be held near the end of the school year. Hi)W lovsdjp JLfJOlL ahSL ! 12 CldviADhi fowirit First Row: Mrs. Harold Morris, Mrs. Fred Kurth, Mrs. George Wiley, Mrs. Smart Malings, Mrs. G. C. Quinn, Mrs. Joseph Bielski, Mrs. Floyd Dawson. Mrs. Joel Newcome. Second Row: Mrs. George Taber, Mrs. Clarence A. Draper, Mrs. Lloyd Smeltzer, Mrs. Charles Henke, Mrs. Oscar Hanson, Mrs. William Schmidt, Mrs. James McConnachie, Mrs. Herbert Swanson, Mrs. Howard Simcoe. Third Row: Principal J. W. Standlcy, Mrs. John Radis, Mrs. Fred Elkins, Mrs. Joseph Stasco, Mrs. John Bean, Mrs. William Kritlow, Mrs. C. A. Richmond. Other members not present when the picture was taken are Mrs. William Reside, Mrs. Joseph O'Brock, Mrs. Gilbert Mueller, Mrs. Clinton O'Dell, and Mrs. Chester Romanowski. The Advisor)’ Council met with Principal J. W. Standley every third Monday of each month during the school year to discuss school problems. The purpose of this group is to co-ordinate the activities and responsibilities of the school and the com- munity. Mrs. Kurth is secretary of the organization. A new activity of the council this year was its work in conjunction with West Building Visiting Day and Conference Hour. Card parties were held throughout the year to make money for favors to be presented to the graduates and to those who attend the Junior-Senior Prom. The stu- dents are very grateful for these gifts and also for the help they give in making their graduation activities successful. The council also sponsors the Mothers’ Day Tea each year. Other activities of the council were a trip to Garfield Park Conservatory and to the W L S Broadcasting Studio, a shopping tour in December, and a trip which included the Easter Flower Show, Tribune Tower, and the W G N Broadcasting Studio. TYlamjA the time tiled you helped ua, 13 U)baL JolkiiotL School (paAcnJtAl Umiinc (Dm and fonfeJisnaL dloiVc Purpose: To promote understanding and co-operation between the home and the school. This group was organized in October, and it met the third Monday of each month thereafter. The parents visited classes from 12:15 to 3:15. At 3:15 the parents and teachers assembled in the auditorium for a conference hour which was divided into Mrs. Gaski and student . busy with the business of get- ting started. (jJsl apphsuJucdsL ijjDUJc kincL atiitudsL; three parts: 1. Presentation of some subject matter field by a teacher. 2. Question period. 3. Informal conference period. The programs this year included discussions of Beginning Reading. English, and Health of the School Child; a talk by Mrs. Johns, principal of Jefferson School; and an exhibit of school work, held on the day of the Mothers' Day Tea. Miss Grace Foster was chairman of the group. Book rental. . . Locker keys. . . Attendance. . . Tickets sales. . . Lost Books. . . Where were you at 3:15 yesterday? . . What have you done now? Back again? . . Why were you absent? . . Sit down. . . Open your mouth. .. Let me see your tongue. . . I'll take your temperature. . . Roll up your sleeve. . . Take off your shoes. . . Can you read these letters? . . What happened? . . How was fishing? Program changes. . . Standing in line. . . In- eligible. . . Incomplete. . . College preparatory- course. . . Vocational diploma. . . Life history card. . . Upper ten percent. Miss Golkowski, nurse, protecting the health of our 1,606 students. Mrs. N a w r o t, checking programs, credits, points, units and grades. 14 JhsL dOt (pa iajdiL — Sjwi iIl. IOsl AadiLcdjL Now wc are leaving; the light of our learning must shine upon a new world. Four years have we spent learning to live and to be able to live. They have been happy years. Teachers wc once held in awe have now become cherished friends and advisers. Things we believed incomprehensible are facts we understand today. Goals we once thought not attainable are things that are past and conquered—and now we have a new goal. To find and take our place in the world is our new goal. Those hours in mathe- matics when wc digested equations by the page—we shall carry some of that knowledge into the fray of living. Hours in English, which were paragraphs long, have equipped us to make contacts and good impressions. Speeches wc gave in auditorium and plays in which we participated will help us to converse in an easy manner. We are bristling with the fundamentals of life. We have gained something else just as invaluable as scholarship in these passing years. We know how to associate with our fellow men. Without this fellowship we would probably be selfish, morbid, and misanthropic; but on the contrary, we are, to a great extent, tolerant and helpful. So, with the first step in our life in the shining past, we step through the magic mirror into the future with our destiny in our hands and our heads high with hope in anticipation of worlds to conquer. Robert Smeltzer, President of the Senior Class SENIOR SPONSORS Frances Bowles; Marcia Owings; Opal Coble, chairman; Ruch Coblentz; Marion Allis; Earl Flick. UJsl donJL want to; what Ahalt wsl do ? 10 JhankA. fyfv iksL nmnwAip ofc. kappap dcujA. thidu lpuaA., JJul dUL (paJwjdsL —S tio'LL ROBERT SMELrZER President In scholarship, he is second to no man. Track Footbali Dramatic Club Secretary Social Club Senior Editor of Pioneer Spanish Club GEORGE PAPUSH Vice President He is our very best Major’ Basketball Social Club Operetta Glee Club Football R.O.T.G LORETTA KMETZ Secretary She lives to laugh and to be merry. G.A.A. Social Qub Pioneer Staff He finds a way or makes one. JACK SLATTON Treasurer Social Club Football Track Basketball 7 JhsL 2liL (parvadsL — S moiA. LESTER ALLEN He's seen but seldom heard. Social Gub Track WANDA GENE ATCHISON Blushing is the color of virtue. Dramatic Gub Treas- urer G.A.A. President Athletic Council Spanish Club Social Club Pioneer Staff Senior Committee Tolly-Times Staff Booster Club NICK BARAN, JR. When he grins, the sun shines. R.O.T.C. Social Gub WILLARD BASCO Nothing worries him. Concert Orchestra Concert Band Social Club OjxcL now it bhinqA. cl t Wc 18 RUDOLPH J. ANTALA He's a good man to have around. Social Club Concert Band Concert Orchestra Basketball R.O.T.C. ELIZABETH F. BABINCHAK How silent and shy she is! MARION BARTOS She has character, qual ity, and grace. G.A.A. Dramatic Gub Social Club BERT BASIAK Men like him are scarce. Dramatic Gub Social Gub Concert Band JhsL dtit (pahadfL —S jucAA. BERYL BEAN Why aren't they all content like her? G.A.A. Home Economics Club Glee Club Social Club Athletic Council Senior Committee Booster Club Secretary Pioneer Staff Operetta ALICE BIROSH She is brilliant and modest. Student Council Gary Post Tribune Staff Social Club VLADIMIR BLOKSHA He is tall, dark, and handsome. Dramatic Club R.O.T.C. Social Club Operetta RANDALL BROOKS He helped Wrigley make a fortune. JhaL jlusl AhalL kavsL io fm dL again. LILLIAN BENSON She does her best quietly. Social Club STANLEY BLAZEJ A short tree stands long. Football Social Club Pioneer Staff Operetta Glee Club IRENE BOTO She has her share of wisdom. Glee Club Home Economics Club G.A.A. ARTHUR CARLSON He has silent recom- mendations. R.O.T.C. Operetta 19 JhsL dtiL (pcUuuisL —S uoUl WALTER CIVIL1NSKI He likes school — all but the classes. Concert Band OLGA SARAH DAVID She has a will and a way of her own. G.A.A. German Gub Home Economics Club Operetta Social Club Glee Gub FLORENCE D. DEMB1CKI Activity is her busi- ness. G.A.A. Social Club Home Economics Club Tolly-Times Staff ANN DRANCHAK She is true to work and friends. G.A.A. Social Gub Spanish Gub Pioneer Staff LEE ROY COFFEL He is a one man’s man. R.O.T.C. Operetta ALDO DEGARD Look out, he's a wrest- ler CATHERINE DEM1TRI Silence never betrays her. G.A.A. Latin Club WALTER DUNAJSKI He can make a type- writer talk. Tolly-Times Staff Pioneer Staff CbuL qo awaq pwnL h JvL; 20 JhsL dtiJL (pcUucudsL — $jwi iAu VIRGINIA DUNCAN Not smiling? What’s wrong? G.A.A. Athletic Council Business Manager of Pioneer Dramatic Club Presi- dent Senior Committee German Club Social Club LAURA ENGER Little she asks — her wants are few. Latin Gub Social Gub ANNE J. FELINSKI She studied—a little. G.A.A. Treasurer Pioneer Staff Social Gub Operetta Athletic Council Glee Gub JULIUS FOOKS Tut, tut — girls won’t hurt you. Spanish Gub diow lewdly jU)£ 'LL bsL ! • � FRED ELKINS He’s everybody’s friend —nobody’s enemy. Football Track Spanish Gub Dramatic Gub Vice President Social Gub Co-editor of Pioneer Senior Committee RICHARD ENRICO He is so little to be so independent. MACK F1LIPOWICZ Music makes the man. Spanish Gub R.O.T.C. Concert Orchestra BETTY FORSTER How she made us yell! G.A.A. Secretary Social Gub Pioneer Staff Cheer Leader Athletic Council Operetta Glee Gub JhsL diiJL (pahadsL — Swi iA, MARY FRANCUS She is as humorous as April. Social Club LEO GATESON He tells all his secrets to his violin. Concert Orchestra BERNICE GOGOL A The muse of music mesmerized her. G.A.A. Social Club Operetta Glee Club Booster Club RALPH GONZALEZ A loyal son of Tolle- ston. R.O.T.C. Spanish Club Social Club VIVIENNE GARRA She takes her smile everywhere. Home Economics Club Booster Club ELIZABETH GF.MEINHART She will make the grade. Social Club Home Economics Club Pioneer Staff GEORGE GOLOMBOWSK1 A-hunting he will go. KARL GOTTSCHL1NG His face says much. JhxuihcL fafL JtksL msmwhJ AojcAgaa ftulL d booktL., 22 JhsL dUL (pahadsL — Sswi iL. HARRIET GRECU When she laughs, we stop to listen. G.A.A. GEORGE HARGENS Great man! He kept his Ford going. BILL HARTLEY Girls, see that half smile. Cheer Leader Glee Club Booster Club Treasurer Spanish Club Pioneer Staff Operetta Track Manager HELEN HELWIG She is courteous to all, intimate with few. German Club MARCELLA GRIFFIN She’s old enough to form her own opinion. G.A.A. Dramatic Club Social Club Pioneer Staff Booster Club MARILYN HARDIN She is thoughtful, kind, and friendly. Co-editor of Pioneer Dramatic Club Social Club Senior Committee DAN HEGEDUS Napoleon was a small man too. RUTH HENKE She's a great help to the teachers. Social Club German Club Secre- tary-Treasurer G.A.A. Pioneer Staff JhiL ddt (paJiadsL —Sswi iA, PAULINE HULICK She is a true athlete until she gets hurt. Social Club G.A.A. Concert Band Concert Orchestra ADELINE IVAN She is happy and free from care. G.A.A. Spanish Oub Social Club Home Economics Club VIRGINIA JEFFERSON A studious mind is evident. Social Club Pioneer Staff MARY KACHUR As mary as the day is long. G.A.A. Social Gub Concert Band EMERY HYDO His first and only love is Morpheus. R.O.T.C. Concert Band Football HARRY JANKOWSKI He's peddling his way to the top. EDWARD JENKINS If there's mischief, Ed's behind it. R.O.T.C. Concert Band RAYMOND C. KACZOROWSKI He loves to listen, but not to talk. Social Gub CbuL alL JthjL Apace, 9 had 24 JhsL dUt (pahadsL —SswitfiL. NATALIE KASONOVICH A silent girl knows much. Spanish Club He has his own ideas. German Club Dramatic Club Social Club ROBERT KL1PPEL WILLIE KOMANECKI A man of few words. R.O.T.C. ANNETTE KRAKOWIAK She is a modest maid- en, a loving friend. G.A.A. Latin Gub Student Council Social Gub Athletic Council Pioneer Staff Senior Committee Glee Gub Operetta Gary Post Tribune Staff (x)o6l. uv ihsL Icwsjjt, doAhoAt wok ; HELEN KISELA She believes in doing her best quietly. MARY KOKOTOVICH She’s happy-go-lucky. Social Gub Home Economics Gub Pioneer Staff Operetta Glee Gub WILLIAM KOSLOW He is always polite. MARY ESTHER KR1TLOW Her dark tresses cap- tivate. Social Gub G.A.A. Concert Orchestra Concert Band Spanish Gub [oneer Staff Booster Gub 25 JhsL dUt (pahadsL — SstnisfiiL. KONNYE RUTH KUCSON Quiet rivers often run deep. Latin Club Social Club Home Economics Club LAVERNE LASAYKO Gre(e)n is life ahead. G.A.A. Social Club Concert Band Glee Club Gary College Band HELEN LEE We’re glad she joined us this year. G.A.A. Social Club SIGMUND LESN1EWSKI A man like this is very rare. R.O.T.C. MARGARET KUMMEN How she loves books! Latin Club Social Club Home Economics Club JOHN LAZAR Modesty conceals his many virtues. Basketball BETTY LE1R She’s faithful in all she docs. Pioneer Staff German Club JOE LOP AT Next to nature, he loves art. German Club Social Club Golf Hdjlv anqM 9 ivatu ! 26 JhsL MIL (pa uoudsL —Ssmuyiiu GENEVIEVE LOZIER A daughter of the gods —divinely tall. Home Economics Club MARGARET MACIEJEWSKI In gymnastics she takes the lead. G.A.A. AGNES MARTIN She speaks for herself. Latin Club Social Club Pioneer Staff Operetta Glee Club MARGARET MARUHNICK A quiet poise and charm is hers. Social Club Spanish Club ALBERT LUKSIS He won't sing with a woman. Basketball Social Club GERALD MALINGS This boy has a musical soul. Spanish Club Concert Band Social Club Pioneer Staff ROBERT MARTIN He’s light haired but not light headed. MARY A. MISLAN She is an ever pleasant friend. Social Club JhanJa, the msunoM og alt ihe wmUoju. wojJl; 27 JhsL JUt (pcUiadsL—Sswi iA ANNE MONCHILOVICH Her slogan: Be silent and safe. G.A.A. Social Club JOHN ORTH He can do wonders with a pencil. Latin Gub Social Gub Glee Gub Pioneer Staff Concert Orchestra Art Gub BERNICE OZUG She's quiet and all that. Social Gub IRENE PETYO To her, everything is fun. G.A.A. Spanish Gub Social Gub Home Economics Gub didnjL Ahisilc, LOTTIE ORLICH There is room at the top for the best. G.A.A. Vice President Latin Gub Dramatic Gub WALTER OSIKA Women mean nothing to him. R.O.T.G JOHN PAPUSH He always does his duty.. Basketball Social Gub Football TONY PISHKUR He’s small but mighty. JhsL KiL (paJiadsL —SsmufiA, MARY POREMSKI She keeps to herself. G.A.A. DORIS POWERS Greatness is not meas- ured by the yard. G.A.A. DOROTHY H. PROHL Commercial Art is call- ing her. G.A.A. Pioneer Staff Social Gub Art Gub GLENN QUILLIN Building scenery brought him fame. Social Gub R.O.T.C. Operetta ELSIE POUCH She has a mind to ex- press what she wants. Home Economics Gub Social Gub G.A.A. VIRGINIA PUKOSZEK She has very little to say. G.A.A. Home Economics Gub Social Gub MARGE PORVAZNIK She babbles like a brook. Home Economics Gub Pioneer Staff HAROLD JOHN RAASCH He avoids the foot lights. Football. dlihDuqpL AjDmsdinvL u ih ASL waA.. ad muxJi, it OL dainhp did ihk; 29 JhfL HiL (pahadsL —c$c tartA. ANNE REINER As fond of dates as an Arab. Social Gub Home Economics Gub Concert Band Operetta Glee Gub RALPH GORDON RESIDE He has music in his heart, his hands, his heels. Football Spanish Gub Social Gub Concert Band Pioneer Staff Glee Gub Operetta ROBERT C. RICKETTS He's in the army now. R.O.T.C. ESTHER ROMANOWSKI Keen and ready is her wit. G.A.A. Social Gub ROSE REINER She is so little and so, so sweet. 4H Gub Concert Band Operetta Glee Gub DOROTHY RETTIG She knows how to study. Concert Band Home Economics Gub RUSSEL ROCKWELL This is his first public appearance. Latin Gub. ANGEL1NE ROSE She talks — ye gods, how she talks! Spanish Gub Social Club Pioneer Staff dfjDW lovsrfj it WOA, ! 30 JhsL dUL (pakadsL —S uoiA. BEN ROSKOWSKI There's hard work in him — it comes out sometimes. Football Social Gub NEAL E. SCHUBICK He's a wit, and we're half right. Concert Band Pioneer Staff Latin Club Social Gub STANLEY CHARLES SEMOKAITIS The best names come by the yard. Football Courtesy Council Social Club PETE SLOTA His funny bone never fails him. Latin Gub Treasurer Handball .0 0 f U)sl Acu cpod-bysL with, cl pAomissL FRANK RYAN He is a superb athlete. Football Co-captain Basketball Captain Concert Band Dramatic Gub Social Gub Senior Committee ALDO SEBBEN Power makes this man. Basketball Football Co-captain Senior Committee Pioneer Staff RUBY SHOTTS Patience is a rare vir- tue. Latin Gub. ALEX SMAR Nelson Eddy is a blond man too. Basketball Handball JhsL dtit (pahadsL —SsinjufiL. JOE SMENYAK Have you heard him sing? Track ELSIE MARTHA SPLETZER With her intelligence, she ll go places. Latin Qub Tolly-Times Staff Pioneer Staff G.A.A. Social Guh Glee Qub Operetta JANEY STEELE Who said study, huh? G.A.A. Home Economics Qub Glee Qub Social Qub Pioneer Staff 4H Qub PAUL J. STRETARS He's thin, tall, and mighty. Pioneer Staff Concert Band Gary College Band Social Qub ELEANOR SOK1T Her charm is equal to her red hair. 4H Qub Latin Qub THEDA STARKEY She has beautiful eyes, and ever)' lash is her own. G.A.A. Home Economics Club Social Qub Glee Qub BILL STEVENS Not that he loves stud- ies less — but that he loves pleasure more. Football Social Qub PHYLISS LORRAINE STYS Hard work is the secret of her success. Jo bsL thusL lo ihsL whibL and ihsL bhiSL, 32 JhfL dUL (pahadsL —S nuAA, ELSIE SUMICHRAST She thinks that study is perfect bliss. Spanish Club Pioneer Staff ANNABEL SUTER She's musically in- clined. Social Club Operetta Glee Club L1LYAN TAUB Her slogan: Better late than never. Drum Major of Con- cert Band. Concert Orchestra Dramatic Club G.A.A. Social Club FLORENCE J. TOKARCHUCK She is quiet and stu- dious. G.A.A. Social Club Home Economics Club Jo A, wsl a UL ihsL inhJUiqsmL few; MARGARET SUSLA She creates beauty. Social Club G.A.A. Pioneer Staff Tolly-Times Staff MARJORIE TABER Her music has charm —so has she. Social Club Latin Club Pioneer Staff Glee Qub G.A.A. Open Hearth GUS A. TE1TGE He is a student, an ac- tor, and a good soldier. R.O.T.C. Dramatic Qub German Qub ROY TRUAX He seldom spoke. JhjL KiL (pcVuukL—$sLnitAiL. SUE UHRINCHEK Wc need more of her kind. G.A.A. Athletic Council Social Club PAUL URS1N We’d like to see a drum beat him up. Gary College Band Concert Band Twirling Drum Major Concert Orchestra Social Club STEVE V1DMICH He is God's gift to the girls. Football Pioneer Staff Senior Committee Social Club Operetta Glee Club JAMES WEBER Never does he shirk. R.O.T.C. JOHN ULICNI No place to go — no need to hurry. Latin Club VIVIAN VAUGHN Quiet manners and demure. G.A.A. Latin Club Social Qub PROSPERO VIRGO Progress is made by work. Latin Club Dramatic Qub Pioneer Staff Social Qub Glee Qub BRUNO WISNIEWSKI He blows a mean clari- net. Concert Band Dramatic Qub Social Qub (jJsl want auxxaAul; jv 'IL do duul b At; 34 JhsL 2iiL (paAajdsL —S u iA-. CLARA A. WOLFE She has the blue of heaven in her eyes. Social Club Pioneer Staff CHARLOTTE ZAP1NSKI She’s got a racket — tennis. G.A.A. Athletic Council Home Economics Club Vice-President Social Gub Spanish Gub WALTER ZENAK Seldom have we seen him frown. Social Gub Basketball HELEN YAROS She has high ideals. G.A.A. GEORGE D. ZARCOFF Twenty, sixty, eighty yards—touchdown. Football Basketball Social Gub Latin Gub Student Council Circulating Manager of the Pioneer Tolly-Times Staff Track Closing I close the school-door of my childhood years To start upon a journey old as man; The road all youth has traveled now appears— Such is the pattern, life’s unfolding plan— I stand upon the threshold but an hour— New dreams, new vistas stretch before my eyes Of work and service, happiness, and power. The Door And if the path is bathed in living light. The light of knowledge that can make man free From ignorance and shackles of the night— The light of faith, of love, of liberty— I shall walk forward calmly with no fears. Knowing this light will guide me down the years. Frances Bowles So ihankiu pA, ihsL msmufu oft. alL thsL ejAadsA, wsl madsL, 35 Jhsuy- (bdtkipatsL )odcL VhwA, of 1%1—Qumo JEANNE KOLB Vic'President R chard Secretary .T simcoe Sponsors Mrs. Beck, Chairman Miss Wallace Mrs. Plant Mr. Schrocdcr Mr. Hayes Mr. Devitt Activities Junior Play ............................April 30 Rose Sale...............................April 12 Junior-Senior Prom.....................June 8 First Row: Gust Antala, Anna Banchy, Mike Banchy. Victor Barnard, Edmund Bartkowski. Irene Bekalarski. John Bekc. Second Row: Carolyn Bode, Walter Braun. Mavis Burton, Gertrude Carew, Lowell Carr, Blodwin Cawley, Corwin Caylor. Third Row: Chester Chlopek, Lorraine Creagcr, Vernon Daniels, Helen Dimitri. Eleanor Dobis, Bcttie Jane Douglas, Isabelle Eates. JhsL mam timsL u wsl pdcufjzd, 36 )ootL YImva, of 1%1—QwwfiA. First Row: William Elkins. Ruth Endress, Robert Engelien, Mildred Fife, Marjorie Finnerty, Ralph Galster, Bernard Garner. Second Row: Genevieve Gawclck, Stella Gibavich, Randolph Gilc, Doris Gilson, Gertrude Golom- bowski, Paul Halaschak, Bill Hanson. Third Row: Lavcrnc Harbison, John Harbovitz, Carolyn Harms, George Henke, William Henke. Elsie Hcrma, Magdaline Hortyk. Fourth Row: Lconielda Ianetti, Helen Klich, Matilda Klochak, George Knezcvich, Elsie Kokinda, Jeanne Kolb, Marie Komanecki. Fifth Row: Victoria Kubiak. Shirley Mac Kuhn. George Kurth, Bessie Kratkoczki, Lela Layc, George Lcshk, Helen Lopat. Sixth Row: Evelyn Lovcjoy, Gertrude Macicjcwski. Dorothy MacLachlan, Mary Mandziak, Irene Maresko, Eva Martin. Ann Milko. Seventh Row: Mary Mrak, Bernice Mueller, Louis Musgrave. Claus Nacke. Bill Nichols. Esther Olson. Harold Olson. JhiL iimsLiu wsl Aat ami haJJuui. ihinqs. oveA, at ihsL ‘WoM-T laid , 37 )dd(L VIsiwa, of 1%1—QumiAdu First Row: Kenneth Olsen. Margaret Olson. Cleo Otto. Pauline Palichuk. Robert Pearson. Eleanor Pete, Paul Pctyo. Second Row: Raleigh Phillips. Betty Planeta, Dale Powers. Margaret Powers, Victoria Remkus. Henry Reformat, Wilma Ricketts. Third Row: Rosemary Romano. Margaret Rusnak. Emma Scheub, Alvin Schmidt, Regina Schneider. Lowell Shough. Lois Sics. Fourth Row: Richard Simcoe. Sue Smar, Walter Sobotko, Richard Spletzer. Morley Splitgerber. Stella Stefankiewicz, Helen Susla. Fifth Row: Fred Swcdenhjelm, Hulda Taub, Lilly Tokarz, Helen Trussa, Julia Vician, Dorothy Vrabec, Grace Weber. Sixth Row: Stella Wierzba. Everett Winandy. Steve Yaros, Leo Yarutis, Irene Yurchak, Martin Yurievich. Edward Zapinski. Seventh Row: Edward Zarcmba. Albina Zarinski. Mary Zelenick, Joseph Zloza. JkanJc jyoiL ajd jtuuJl ! 38 Jhsuf fojDpL AabL (Ojl, JJul SofiJwm icA. Joseph Exl, Secretary Treasurer; Joseph Carr, Vice President; Harry Mussie, President Sponsors Activities Mr. Crane, Chairman Mrs. McCaman Sophomore Play ..........................October 18 Miss Marsh Mrs. Stefansky Sophomore Dance....................February 3 Mrs. Gilpin Mr. Bunker First Row: Helen Ammon. Patsy Andrews, Robert Banchy, John Baran, George Berta, Lorraine Birosh, Dorothy Boltich, Leonora Brower. Second Row: Louise Bruse. Harold Butz, Wanda Civiklinski, Hobert Cole, Margaret Cornell, Iris Dipen, Wilbur Doege, Julia Dolasinski. Jhankdu Uhl msuvwAJL 39 (i)fL, JhiL SoplwnUflBA, First Row: Margaret Dranchak, Robert Dutcher, Lilly Dygus. Helen Erkekedis, Denton Falk, John Fedorchak. Second Row: Mary Louise Fillingim. Shirley Finncrty, Mary Jane Fisher. Kenneth Flaherty. James Frame. Marilyn Freiss, Sophia Galinis. John Gastel. Third Row: Dorothy Gemcinhart, Helen Hallman. Maxine Hellem. Mamie Herma. Harleigh Holo- dick, Joe HudaJc, Virginia Hurysz, Betty Jakubik. Fourth Row: Dorothy Kellemcn. Patsy Kelly, Mike Klich, Angeline Knczcvich, Dorothy Kolley. Rudolph Komisarcik. Nick Koruga. Anna Kowal. Fifth Row: Ruth Krai, Andrew Lazar, George Lcdcrer, Catherine Lee. Helen Lopeka, Frances Luczak, Louise Luczak. Margaret McKaly. Sixth Row: Mary Ellen McNary, Raphael Macchia. Ann Magura, Betty Maris. Edward Martin. Ann Miller, George Mlachik. Katherine Mondrowski. Seventh Row: Mary Moser. Bill Myers, Edward Nawojski, Doris Nedberg, Julia Ncmtuda, Myrtle Newcome. Ellyn O'Brock, Mike Oresik. Ofc thsL timsiA wsl wsitoL in. Idvsl, 40 U)fL, JhsL SophonwicA. First Row: Alex Paulis. John Pemberton, Andrew Petyo, Irene Picchocki, Maida Polinski, Victoria Poremski, Mike Porvaznik, Agnes Powoznik. Second Row: Mildred Price, Phyllis Quinn. Gertrude Radis, Donald Rafferty, Bernice Rakowski. Robert Reed, Dorothy Reigcrt, George Rcimcr. Third Row: Eugene Romanowski, Flora Lee Rose. Margaret Rosza, Fred Sanborn. Pearl Schmidt, Veronica Shepitka. Gloria Simi. Helen Slota. Fourth Row: Barbara Smeltzcr, Dale Snodgrass, Ray Stafco. Joe Stefanko, Alma Stevens. Peggy Stevens, Edward Strudas. Raymond Stulgin. Fifth Row: Edward Suchovsky Irene Sunday. Helen Super. Mabel Sutcr. James Taber, Beatrice Thoesen. Mary Tornai, Ann Toth. Sixth Row: Thomas Trotticr, Anna Tuhy, Cecilia Vigil, Adelle Waricka. Eleanor Webdell, Harold Williamson. Jack Wilsey, Jack Wilson. Seventh Row: Paul Winicki. Betty Lou Woods, Richard Woods, George Yaros, Helen Zakutansky, Lillian Zarcoff, Julia Zclenick. (jJ 'jcL awsuVl alL abovsL 41 J’ASL kmsirL — ShjoAt U)avsA.. JhsuLj (paAtiupalsL Gladys Zaloudek, Vice President; Mike Yudt, President; June MacLachlan, Secretary-Treasurer Sponsors Miss Waggoner, Chairman Mrs. Wendt Mr. Bohn Mr. Goforth Mr. McGrath Miss Hanson Activities Freshmen Dance...............January 3 Candy Sale...............December 7-16 First Row: Thelma Alt. Helen Arras. Evelyn Babacz, Katherine Bahnsen. Stanley Balcerak, Violet Banchy, Anna Barlas, Bernice Bartkowski. Betty Bayer. Second Row: Sydney Benson. Rudolph Blazcj, Mariann Bobik, Mary Bozak, Florence Bucholtz, Edward Buckner. Helen Buschuk, Mildred Carew, Bernice Caylor. Third Row: Florence Chlopck, Bernice Cieslak. Roscoe Cofer. Marjorie Coffcl. Robert Cox. Stanley Czerniak, Albert Dakin, Phyllis Deighton, Ross Dcvitt. JhaL th ASL nswsL L would, Isl amjjo VL 42 JsuL hm rL — SJwAt UJcwba. First Row: Lilly Doud. Mitchell Doud, Richard Dowell. Ann Downing, Stella Dubowsky, Teddy Dunajski. George Dziadosz. Angela Dzicchciarski, Irvin Elser. Second Row: Betty Fitzgerald. Carl Flaherty. Algird Galinis. Walter Galster. Eileen Gaydos. Guido George, Josephine Givavich. Brice Gonzalez. Theodore Grenis. Third Row: Patricia Grider. Kenneth Griffin, Catherine Guzik. William Hamann, Betty Hixon, Billy Holtsman. Agnes Homiak, John Hortyk. Betty Hudecck. Fourth Row: Theresa lanetti, Robert Jaeger. Delores Jankowski. Cecelia Jasiak, Delores Johnson. Wanda Kasiak, Alex Kaminski, Evelyn Karr, Mary Katana. Fifth Row: Rose Kalata. Ethelyn Keene. Evelyn Kirchc, Albert Kiochak. Wanda Kmetz. Anna Knezevich. June Kosanovich. Robert Kuhn. Ann Kurimsky. Sixth Row: Emma Langbchn. Rita Latkowski, Alice Lawroski. Jack Leir. Russel Lindsay. Loretta Lcsak, John Lorenzo, June MacLachlan, Cecile Maresko. So much. liksL hvdlsL doveA.; 43 J'AQAknwfL —ShoAL (jJavsiA. First Row: Bill Martin, Bob McClellan. Henry McNary, Constance McKay. Harold Muth. Ann Nagy. Betty Obsitnilc. Stanley Opsal. Dorothy Ottoson. Second Row: Stella Ozug,' Marie Palmer. Charles Palyak, Ann Papush, Blanche Phillips. Mary Powoznik. Thomas Reed. Harold Reid, Alberta Remkus. Third Row: Marjorie Richmond. Mardellc Roach, Ruth Robinson. John Rosza. George Rusnak, Donald Sanborn. Bernarda Sanders. Frank Skala. Richard Scheub. Fourth Row: Albert Schmidt. Raymond Selvidgc. Andrew Servay, Sarabelle Shotts. Jane Siminski. Marie Sokit. Anna Someson. Jean Sorba Margaret Stefanko. Fifth Row: Ardicc Stephenson. Henry Syjut. Gerald Terwilliger. Dorothy Trotticr, Sam Virgo, Myles Vitkus. Stella Warzccka. Florence Weber. Lois Whitlow. Sixth Row: John Wilczynski. Rose Wilczynski. Lloyd Williamson, F.leanor Wicrzba. Mary Ellen Wolfe. Dorothy Wolfe. 1-awrence Worthington, Tony Wrann. Helen Wcnska. Seventh Row: Iris Price, Mike Yudt, Gladys Zaloudek, Charles Zierk. Olga Zrowka. dO)W floppy jlusl w asl! Jh jf (DominaisL JhfL SpohJtA, fi vi w J'OoibalL First Row: Emil Kohut, Ralph Reside, Stanley Blazej, Paul Halaschuk, Robert Pearson. George Papush, Edward Dygus, Casimcr Padol, Edmund Baran, Chester Lcwandowski. Second Row: William Hanson. Harold Raasch, Robert Smeltzer, Fred Elkins. Stanley Semokaitis, Jack Slatton, Bill Stevens. Emery Hydo, George Jancosck. George Knezevich. Leo Yarutis. Third Row: Nick Zelenick, William Cawley. Leo Tomaszewski, Steve Vidmich, George Zarcoff, Aldo Sebben. Frank Ryan. Bennie Roskowski. Melvin Jenkins. Mike Banchy. Crown finished 1 scores. 26 0 0 the season with Tolleston a record of seven 6 Tolleston 6 Tolleston 26 0 Tolleston 26 0 Tolleston 20 7 Tolleston 7 0 26 0 Tolleston 7 6 6 9 Tolleston 35 • 0%, aJJL the, qam A, wsl won,, 46 'JooibcdL Jhcj J'AJUJjJicdsL At the right are the seniors who have played their last game for Tolleston High. The record they established has been the best ever made by a Tolleston football team. First Row: Fred Elkins, Aldo Sebben, Ralph Reside, Stan- ley Blaze j. Second Row: Harold Raasch, Jack Slatton, Robert Smeltzer, Stanley Scmokaitis. Third Row: George Zarcoff, Frank Ryan, Bill Stevens, Steve Vidmich. Much of the team's success was due to the line, pictured at the left. They allowed very few opponents to score. They are Jack Slatton. MikeBanchy,Ben Roskowski, Leo Yarutis, George Knezevich, Ralph Reside, and Nick Zelenick. The reserves made such a very impressive record that oppo- nents of the future will be on their toes. First Row: John Bozak, Willard Lc Drew, Harry Mussie, Steve Yaros. Second Row: Paul Halaschuk, Mike Oresik, Ed Zapinski, Richard Simcoe, George Lcshk, John Harbovitz. Third Row: Chester Lewandowski, Emil' Kohut, Bill Nichols, Joe Kolodziej, Ray Stasco, Joe Aimone, George Ledcrer. At the left is the varsity backfield as seen by the opponents. Mike Banchy is in the foreground. In the back arc Aldo Sebben. Frank Ryan, George Zarcoff, and Fred Elkins. Jo fwAh and piuJi and fuuLdJv thsL acdasl 48 J’DoibalL Jtisuj- (jJalL Zelenick Tackle Yarutis Guard Cawley Guard Halaschuk Fullback WOJKOVICH Manager Pearson Quarterback These are the remaining varsity raiders who will continue to fight on the gridiron for good old Tolleston during the '10 season. Filling the shoes of the graduating players who built up such an enviable record, they hope to surpass and bring greater victories to the blue and white than any previous team. Among these players are George Knezevich who was chosen as the center for the All Star Honor Team of the Little Five Conference; and Mike Banchy, Leo Yarutis. and Nick Zelenick who were chosen as end. guard, and tackle on the All Star Second Team of the same confer- ence. There will be no doubt that the line will be powerful with these boys playing next year. This line will be aided by a speedy backfield which should prove to be a successful combination. Hanson End Kohut Halfback Tomaszfwski Halfback Knezevich Center ?0)W lovsdjf iL wadu! so Jenkins Tackle Baran Tackle Jancosek Guard Padol Tackle Schmidt Manager (BaAksdLalL Jhju CUxjd AaJtsL The Tolleston Blue Raiders closed their 1939 40 basketball season in possession of the Post Tribune Victory Ball. This is the first time in the school history that they have done so. To obtain the trophy they defeated the Edison Eagles of East Gary by a score of 47 to 33. The greatest highlights of the season was the 32-30 overtime defeat of a very powerful Thornton team and the heartbreaking 35-33 loss to Emerson of Gary. In the sectional tourney Tolleston advanced to the second round where they lost to the ultimate champion. Froebel, 40-24. Record 16 victories 9 defeats Offensive average...............34 points Defensive average ............28.5 points VYLanjfA. Uhl Ujthl that Uhl cjoadtoA, 51 'Ytsipvovzfav (i) TWffrv yuv irrrm zl ncrvQ (BaAksdbcdL VARSITY Frank Ryan Alvin Schmidt Mike Banchy Bill Hanson George Zarcoff A Ido Scbben John Lazar Nick Zclenick Robert Worjkovich Jack Slatton George Papush RESERVES Mike Fedorchak Ted LaSayko Claus Nacke Ed Trill Andy Sum Bill Nichols George Kurth Paul Halaschuk Richard Woods John Bozak Edward Strudas George Jancosek . Eugene Romanowski Mike Orcsik Paul Guba Harry Mussie John Harbovitz loe Aimone John Hussiar FRESHMEN Albert Dakin Don Strickland Edmund Baran John Pemberton Albert Schmidt Ken Griffin Ted Grenis Richard Dowell Irvin Elscr Richard Scheub Andy Guba Stanley Balcerak Henry McNary Rudolph Komisarcik John Lorenzo Robert Banchy Jhsuf iolcL jua. lust how lo do it; 53 (BooAhiA, QLub and (ljsiiL duadsuiA, Jhsuf, fclswaisL When the score was low, when the score was high, when we were discouraged, when we were encouraged, these peppy live wires, the Tolleston Booster Club, spon- sored by Miss Hanson, carried the team, the crowd, and themselves to the heights of enthusiasm and usually to victory. YELL LEADERS Jeanne Kolb Betty Forster Bill Hartley Paul Papush JhsifL whs L WSL AXJ)AQjcL, how JtJuL C UDWjcL ADOAAjcL! 54 J iacL Fini Row: Eugene Romanowski. George Kurth, George Papush. Harold Olson. Robert Wojkovich. Ray Kaezorowski, Randolph Gilc, Jack Slatton Mike Oresik. Morley Splirgcrber. Second Row: Martin Yurjevich, Ted La Sayko. George Zarcoff, Robert Smeltzcr, Frank Ryan. Bill Hanson. Fred Elkins. Chester Lewandowski. Richard Woods. Aldo Sebben. Tollestons outlook in track for the current year appears to be only fair, but the team still hopes to duplicate its feat of capturing all of the smaller school trophy meets. Schedule April 2 Gary Relays ............................... Chicago April 6 Notre Dame ............................Notre Dame April 12 Hammond Clark ................................There April 18 Roosevelt (East Chicago)......................There April 20 Quadrangle Meet .........................Lew Wallace April 23 Washington (East Chicago).....................There April 27 Kokomo Relays ...............................Kokomo April 30 City Outdoor ..........................Horace Mann May 4 Knox Relays ...................................Knox May 7 Little Five ..........................Horace Mann May 11 Sectional ............................Horace Mann Oh, ihankdu fare thsL msurnoJu 55 fi. 0. J- C- Because of the great demand for military training at Tolleston by our athletic department and because of the enthusiasm exhibited by the Tolleston community in general, an R.O.T.C. unit was established this year. R.O.T.C training endeavors to teach boys how to take care of themselves when they reach manhood no matter what vocation they may choose. By placing the boy in a militaristic atmosphere, he develops more easily the habits of responsibility, punctual- ity, neatness, and intelligent planning. R.O.T.C. training brings to light to the boy the honor and privilege he possesses because he is an American. He is taught the duties of a good citizen and also he is taught interesting facts about the United States which every citizen should know. Leadership, the most important objective of R.O.T.C., is practiced daily in every form. Before one can lead others successfully, he must-learn to follow. Likewise, in an R.O.T.C unit one must be a cadet before he is an officer. A boy who takes R.O.T.C. is not obligated in any way to the United States government because he has military training. R.O.T.C. is classed as just another sub- ject in high school. The Annual Military Ball which is attended by the four R.O.T.C. units of Gary is one of the most celebrated events of the city. In spite of the fact that this was the first year that Tolleston offered military train- ing, our unit has shown remarkable progress. Sergeant Vondrasek meets the boys in class every day at 2:15. -The two companies include 98 cadets. owl pJi JL fl. 0. J. C- 56 fi. o. j. C- Company G Presentation of guidons to the companies by Principal J. W. Standley. In the fore ground are Sergeant Vondrasek, Cadet Major George Papush, and Mr. Standley. Jhsdj'toL handdJDmsL oa care bsL, 57 Jhsu (RadiaisL ClihhiiiL CLbAocirdiorL Wanda Atchison Lottie Orlich Betty Forster Anne Felinski President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Top Row: Anna Banchy, Beryl Bean, Virginia Duncan, Gertrude Golombowski. Caroline Harms, Annette Krakowiak. Bottom Row: Jeanne Kolb, Frances Pishkur. Margaret Powers, Sue Uhrinchek, Charlotte Zapinski. dhd whsm H comsiA to adtlo L, HIl Hul girdA gjotu ought to asul) Jhanlc gnu. ad mwJv! 58 CWtleiuL Cl ADciaium, Jhsii tRajdialfL The one matinee dance was in keeping with the spirit of Hallowe’en. Black cats, lighted pumpkins, witches, and corn stocks gave the dance an eerie atmosphere. Favors were in the form of little candy witches, .owls, and cats. The awarding of the sweater certificates was combined w-ith the Christmas party. Twenty-six girls were honored in the event. Bunco was played, and prizes were given. The girls were served a tasty chili supper and chocolate milk. Dancing finished the joyful evening of lively fun. Then came volley ball, one of the favorite sports. Seven teams played in the contest, and the seniors were victorious. This sport was followed by basketball, and the juniors won in the finals. This victory was celebrated by another potluck dinner. Inter-school basketball games were played with Froebel and Lew Wallace. The scores — ??? Well, we managed to hold our own. Skating, captain ball, handball, and tennis proved attractive to a large number. A baseball play day, sponsored by Tolleston and Emerson, concluded our sports. Our first formal dance was held in full swing on April 13th. With the gala music of Michael’s orchestra, everyone was in the spirit of dancing. Gone with the Wind” furnished ideas for the decorations. A stately mansion and southern belles made the scene very attractive. The happy, successful year was climaxed with a banquet. Awards were given and new officers introduced. Jhank u L Uul jofc Uhl 5- Aoonooooft A A AOOA V I aaft al A A,ArO AAA JUNIOR AND SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAMS Basketball is the favorite sport of all. Enthusiasm and spirit are aroused, especially during the tour- naments. FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAMS SENIOR VOLLEYBALL , CHAMPIONS Proud are the seniors over having defeated all other teams in volley- ball. SPEEDBALL CHAMPIONS The toughest game of all is spcedball, say these winning sophomore champs. A sweater is the reward for be- ing a true athlete and earning 1000 points through participation in the various sports for girls. r v TENNIS TEAMS THE SKATERS These girls took full benefit of that ideal winter sport, skating, during their leisure hours. BASEBALL CHAMPIONS The sophomores of 1939 reached the top in baseball after many exciting games. Jh j CbiimcdsL CONCERT dOuwA, that Band Jhankie foe tliSL. msurrwMf 62 df ASLiuJhaJL (Band, The Concert Band brought both honor and this beautiful trophy to Tolleston School last September. Directed by Mr. Schroeder, the band marched and played their way straight through to first place in the Tournament of Bands at Riverview in Chicago. BAND what JtksL band had. donsL, 53 JhsL VuDpJu du thju havsL won., 64 disAsA Jhat (Band. JJvL OhdyaJjucL The Orchestra did very outstanding work this year. The main activities were the Concert in which Frank Brown was the featured soloist; special music for the Lions Club Christmas party by three players, Robert Reed, Phyllis Quinn, and Frank Brown; and special music for the Baccalaureate Services and the Commencement. ORCHESTRA CONCERT Chorale ................................................L. Cluck Gipsy Trail Overture....................................M. Fischel Slavonic Dance............................................ Balikov Cossack Dance .........................................Moussorgsky La Folia ..................................................Corelli Solo — Frank Brown Blue Danube ...............................................Strauss Chorale ..................................................... Bach BAND CONCERT 1. Fan Fare Theme from Sons of Fame ............................J. S. Zamecnik His Honor, march........................................ H. Fillmore 2. Waltzes from Die Fledermaus .................................Strauss 3. Beautiful Colorado .......................................J. Deluca Baritone Solo — Paul Petyo 4. Stormy Weather ..........................................Arlen-Koehler 5. Roy Bias, overture...................................F. Mendelssohn 6. Vanished Army, march .....................................K. Alford 7. Ciribiribin, march paraphase...........................A. Pestalozza 8. Finlandia, tone poem .....................................J. Sibelius 9. Valse Caprice .......................................... C. T. Hotie Flute Solo — Phyllis Quinn 10. Three Graces.......................................................C. O’Neill Conducted by Lawrence Fogelberg 11. Roberta, selections................................................. . Kern 12. Stars and Stripes Forever.................................J. P. Sousa God Bless America......................................... . Berlin Star Spangled Banner........................................F. S. Key JhsL amaudL and ihsL o disid±hjcL— bfdtoA. Uwvl o isl omul; 65 {Band BooaIqa. tfluJb Jhoj (DonaJtsi Mrs. Stewart Malings, president; Mr. William Henke, treasurer; Mrs. William Henke, vice president; Mrs. Mona E. Kritlow, assistant secretary. The Band Booster Cub. a group of energetic parents and faculty members, gives time, service, and money to help the band. The 1939 1940 season opened with the knowledge that the band won first place in two contests: First place in class D at the Chicagoland Music Festival at which there were over 8000 musicians competing with 13 in this particular class; and first place in the Tournament of Bands at Riverview Park, Chicago. The annual school carnival, held November 17 and 18, was another success. The club voted to use the proceeds by purchasing 5 additional band uniforms and 100 robes for the orchestra and chorus. The fifth annual banquet was held in the recreation room at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. The following five-year officers were each a recipient of a gift from the club: Mrs. John H. Bean, Mrs. Mona E. Kritlow, and Mr. William Henke Regular business meetings were held the first Thursday of each month and social meetings the third Thursday of each month throughout the year. The club co-operated with the students in the sale of tickets for the annual con- cert which was held before a large audience of music lovers in the Memorial Audi- torium, April 26. The club also sponsored the band's participation in the Blossom Festival at Benton Harbor, Michigan. Kdw muAicaL ihsj cUisl! 66 On, (x)inqA. oft, Sony, The major event of the vocal work in music this year was the operetta. The Outlaw King' , scenes of which are below. The leads in the cast were as follows: Bill Hanley................Robin Hood Hulda Taub.................Lady Marion Steve Vidmich ..................Pilgrim Eleanor Pete...............Lady Dorothy Other events were the Concert and Spring Festival. The chorus and glee clubs also sang at the Baccalau- reate Services and the Commencement. Miss Viant is the director of this work. (Oil liksL JthsL ckoMOL, and qbuL cLliLau; 67 (DbIluc (Radio JhoaJtsiA, Jhsu SjnpJLhAotudjL SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB Purpose: To further better dramatics in school. Officers: Virginia Duncan, president; Fred Elkins, vice president; Robert Smeltzer, secretary; Wanda Atchison, treasurer; Lilyan Taub, social chairman. Sponsor: Mrs. Burton. ALL CAN BE RICH” — SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB PLAY U)sl lihsL to taksL fuViL in. thiL jplou L.; 68 (Dclwc (RjcuIlo Jh jatcA. JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB PUrP°tioix In xhwl dramat‘C aPPreciation and to improve dramatic produc Officers: Edmund Kucson president; Louise Luczak, vice president; Marcarei Cornell, secretary; Donald Rafferty, social chairman. Sponsor: Mtss Vanatta. 'IL nsw A, fyfiqsdL djlUl $uul adtinq 69 Otdux. (Radio Jh aistA. SCENES FROM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” This is the cast of Beauty and the Beast , presented by the Sophomore class. Miss Jones di- rected this play, which was one of the outstanding events of the year. Gloria Simi, one of the two Tolleston rep- resentatives to the City High School Reading Meet. Gloria and Paul Wallace, the other rep- resentative, were di- rected by Miss Vanatta. Scene from The Pirate and the Lady , Tolleston’s contribution to the Gary Senior High School Play Meet. Paul Devitt, member of the class of 1953. He loves the stage! Our prediction is that he will major in auditorium work. tOsl wsUisl the. haqsL, both, offl. and on. the. itaqe.; 70 JkfL (JoksL QnduAiAy, The shops are very interesting places. Here boys learn to do practical things with modern equipment. Foundation work for future carpenters, metal workers, draftsmen, and industrial en- gineers is done under the su- pervision of competent teachers. Ok,, thanks fryt thsL msunsfu ofr wood and tin, and linsL, 71 Qn AnudmrL, (phaAn Jhjuf- QomsmjJiaisL Here are several views of students at study. The activi- ties in the libraries and classrooms are correlated so that students have the opportunity of getting a maximum amount of benefit from the books and reference material on hand. JhsL timsiAu wsl hcuL Jbo ihlnJc, 72 Chsuni ifuf. and (BioLoyi Jhsiq, OnvGAtiqala JhsL Jtimsi u wsl fawisucL ojua, {final qAad d. w asl hanqinq, on, Uisl bhinlc; 73 Marjorie Taber,win- ner of first prize in the Women's L Press Club A Poetry Con- «3 test. CbiL QLub—Ofwi. dfawdk, —fiaiJwL —fawtluMf, faunal Open Hearth Contributors THEY CREATE Club Patrol Boys -V At the right the occasion is the pres- entation of a beauti- ful flag to Tollcston School by Mrs. Samuel Fleming, America nization Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Auxiliary, Number 15, United Spanish War Veterans. Miss Grace Foster, repre- sentative of the school, received the gift. Randolph Gile, a student, acted as chairman. Courtesy Council JhanJc LjDLL ad mudfc! c rfin, (flub At the left is a picture of one of the many enjoyable social events of the Latin Gub. Other activities were candy sales, initiation party, toboggan party, potluck dinner-dance, and the annual picnic. Purpose: To understand both the practical and cultural values of Latin; to gain a more thorough knowledge of Roman life, cus- toms, and language; and to interest new students in the subject. Officers: Bill Hanson, president; Agnes Wojkovich, vice president; Tony Pishkur, secretary; Marjorie Taber, treasurer; Annette Krakowiak, social chairman. Sponsor: Mrs. Gilpin. JhankA, fan Mul morning ofr. “amo, amaA, amat , 79 shman, and Spanish, (flubA, GERMAN CLUB Purpose'. To stimulate the interest of German language and to develop leadership and a co-operative spirit among fellow members. Officers: George Kurth, president; John Bekc, vice president; Hulda Taub, secretary- treasurer. Sponsor: Miss Marsh. SPANISH CLUB Purpose: To become familiar with Spain, its people and customs, and to furnish a recreational pastime. Officers: William Elkins, president; Frank Brown, vice president; Mack Filipowicz, secretary-treasurer. QmilaimtUL- that wsl qoL; 76 Jiiixhsm, off, ihsL CU l HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Purpose: To foster interest in home economics. Officers: Mary Zelenick, president; Charlotte Zapinski, vice president; Virginia Pukoszck, secretary; Julia Zelenick, treasurer. Sponsor: Mrs. Beck. dnxL alL JthjL Jta Jtip tJiinqA, they. madsL anxL aaav jcL ua. piping hot; 77 JdijduLtL oft. ihsL CUa. MdW dsrfklDJLL u thejL wsasl! 78 Purpose: To make the best better. Officers: Lois Sies, president; Doris Ncdburg, vice president: Irene Maresko, secretary- treasurer. SCENES FROM THE SEWING CLASSES JheathL Uul mo rwAi 79 (B hintL thsL tyl WA. Jhoif.. (pADjnjultprifL Mimeographing Tolly-Times, The School Paper Tolly-Times Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Gilpin and Mrs. Stefansky. Gary Post Tribune School News Staff Sponsor: Mrs. French Gaining Skill and Speed in Typing 0£. pjubUAhintf. thsL jwlda., 80 Ctot’A. (Domjl The Social Club Purposes: To provide wholesome so- cial recreation for high school stu- dents. To give instruction in danc- ing and ball room etiquette. Sponsors: Mr. Schroeder and Mrs. Plant. The Social Qub meets every Tues- day evening from 7 to 9. Dues are twenty-five cents each semester. All meetings are informal; courtesy and good manners are maintained at all times. Ofc wsuvdnq out owl aAdslAu 81 £vnnifl odifjL. dinMl. i -J I t I 4m � fcxpl uw alL oaoluuL Uvl AchooL Clj £L, JsjCWl! On (pahadsL At the left is pictured the float which Tolleston made for the pre-Christmas pa- rade. The Wizard of Oz furnished the ideas for the mummers, pictured below. Haw IavqIi it woa! 84 CatUu in JVmmK «aider Schmidt Jakes Lead in •Scoring- (ha .ue Raiders [ RAIDERS REBUILD , r V RAIDERS COP, 20-0; .LESTON IS PACINO - W ® 'Maior A wards! TAI I PATAU RUw Raiders MnM-p.nNPPRPNr.F iil tesC top |)ERS RAIDERS — Gridmen GetOMI U kHO OUT, tU’U, .LLdlUn Id THU 11111 Ks iM lA ri: T0LLEST0N titi NON-CONFERENCE 11 fr fisSfiSTORM HITS T0NIGH1 ••K TpAml oucht o n — 'IT ------- 3 TOP IN LL SCHOOL GA Sl % 55.' 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Acim 200 Apr-2___________lEHl 4s (? s ?s w 3C ' PRESENTS a01LOniL(D)CKS AND the Ti (jJsl Ajcuv Uuutv alL— ApAJuuj , winbifc, cuuL ftalL; «( IVJ jr (Do fljoiL (Rsurnsimb A. U)m (Bade ODJuuu------------ Betty Forster was just a UttU jitterbug? Marcella Griffin's heart belonged to Daddy? “Jean and “Bud Duncan were Mother's kittle darlings? Prospero Virgo wore crocheted hoods? Mouse Blazej was just a little squeak ? Mary Esther Kritlow cried when her curb were combed? Gerald Malings preferred a sucker to a sax? Beryl Bean's first word was Mike”? Jack Slatton sang Rub-a-dub-dub. one man in a tub”? Bernice Gogola banged away on a toy piano? Robert Pearson had blond hair? Ebic Splet zer wore rompers? Bob Hardin had to look up to his sister. Marilyn? Ralph Gonzalez wore bangs? Genevieve Lozier was 2 feet tall? Dorothy Prohl was strapped in a high chair? Ralph Reside was a little captain ? Frank Ryan uam'l as big as a garage door? George Zarcoff's pastime was building snow men? Wanda Atchison liked to have her picture taken? The Taub sisters were J, 4. and 5 years old? Bill Hanley was cute? So ihankdu fre ihsL m mo u 89 wtfduMf. on. iiuA. book, CL Sit J wl DID YOU KNOW THAT — 1. Harold Butz wrote poetry about flutes? 2. Bill Hanson looked and looked at a map of the University of Chicago trying to locate lovers' lane? 3. Leo Yarutis is still debating? 4. Neal Schubick is always near locker 137? 5. Tony Pishkur and George Zarcoff finished their 9 A history with great success? 6. George Jancosek is organizing a new club? 7. Gertrude Carcw is always humming Oh, Johnny ? 8. Helen Klich walks home with a different boy every day? WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF — 1. Mike Banchy and Beryl Bean broke up? 2. Fred Elkins didn't attend every dance? 3. Marie Komanecki didn't wear a ribbon id her hair? 4. Paul Pctyo and Bill Nichols fell in love? 5. Irene Yunga didn't have so many admirers? 6. George Knezevich didn't crack jokes? 7. Ralph Reside cut off that lock of hair? 8. Coach Devitt lost his voice? 9. Elsie Pouch had to walk home from school? 10. Walter Zcnak got a new car? 11. Ed Dygus got an A average? 12. George Mlachak lost his popularity with the girls? 13. Anne Felinski didn't attend the Prom with Frank ? 14. Stas Semokaitis would miss the stage coach headed for 13th and Marshall? 15. Loretta Kmetz refused to be called Poogy ? 16. Annette Krakowiak got a steady boy friend in Tolleston? 17. Red'' Elkins's hair turned gray over night? (No more Red'' Elkins.) WE WONDER WHY — 1. Mr. Schroeder has gained weight this year? 2. Bill Hartley wore Mildred Fife's pin? 3. Bobby Jeager has a girl in every class? 4. Kenneth Griffin was reading Personality Preferred. a book for girls? 5. Dorothy Vrabec always plays handball on Tuesdays? 6. Marcella Griffin, the girl of the hour, isn't going to the band dance? Is it because of-------------(You know what)? 7. Coach McGrath tried to teach the 3:15 gym class how to dance? DO YOU REMEMBER THE DAY WHEN — 1. Frank Ryan had his face slapped in a rude manner by an out-of-town girl? 2. Steve Vidmich knocked a piece of concrete loose with his head? 3. Jean Duncan, Lilyan Taub, and Wanda Atchison didn't work in the Dari Maid ? 4. Dorothy Prohl and Fred Swedenhjelm fought like cats and dogs? 5. Bill Hanson played monopoly at Anna Banchy's house? 6. Helen Helwig wasn't escorted by Gus Teitge? 7. Blodwin Cawley's big heart throb was an army lad? 8. Elsie Pouch had a crush on Harold Raasch? 9. Prospero Virgo requested spaghetti on the Latin Club potluck menu? 10. Robert Pearson wore knickers? 11. Marjorie Taber didn't write poetry? 12. Helen Trussa really thought Leo Yarutis was all right”? 13. Paul Stretars was an ittsy bittsy boy”? 14. George Kurth fell off his chair in an English class? CbuL pond.qa, ovsuc alL JthsL ikincjA. that owe AchooL undsihiooL; 92 e o f 9 -J -J dj 3 Lt a L % ! k j-� a £i %% X I V t “t V § . - s. O O, O ' V D. - «NNOC x£°' -ass £ X «r w JUNIOR wcc 'A° o° V' Photography The Victor Studio GARY. INDIANA Puhiisbett Kehoe ANb Lau Offset Lithographers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS