Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1945 volume:

SatfA 7 0. 7 All Tolleston's a stage. And all the boys and girls merely players: They have their exits and entrances; And one student in his time plays many parts. His acts being seven ages. At first the Freshman Blushing and stammering at the Freshman Frolic. Then the harassed 10B, with his empty jar And woebegone face, creeping like a snail To biology class. And then the 10A, Dancing at the hop. with the girls swooning To the voice of Frank Sinatra. Then an 11B, Filled with dismay and thoughts of coming exams. Of Silas Mamer. short stories, the Junior test. Seeking experience and knowledge In school, in play, and in work. And then the 11 A. In the midst of turmoil and confusion. While planning the Prom and Junior Tea, Wond'ring about grades and the Girls' Conference. And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts Into the rushed and busy 12B, With chemistry, civics, and safety; His youthful countenance furrowed in thought— Thoughts of sports, of the sectionals, and of love. Dreaming of approaching graduation. And about his future. Last scene of all. That ends this strange eventful history. Is the Senior and his departure. Sans tests, sans books, sans school, sans everything. Tolleston School 7- ?. 7Uttf CKtroducex. ‘7cUle6Z Ki. UencCi, cv£ x ukxt£ . . . BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES First Row: Edward T. Doyn®. president; Edith E. Dorman, treasurer; and Cloyce A. Bowers, vice-president. Second Row: Michael I. Lobo. secretary: Charles D. Lutz, superintendent; and Newton Fowler, assistant secretary. ADVISORY COUNCIL First Row: Mrs. loseph Bielski. Mrs. Joseph Hostetler. Mrs. Ellsworth Smith. Mrs M Konopacki. Mrs. Martin Nedberg. Mrs. Harry Webdell. Mrs. Ralph Daniels. Mrs. Floyd Dawson. Mrs. Harold Price, and Mrs. Rolland Eyears. Second Row: Mrs. Herbert Swan son. Mrs. Stanley Lynn. Mrs. Elmer Saager. Mrs. Albert Hull. Mrs F. B. Upthegrove. Mrs Charles Henke. Mrs Glen Cook. Mrs. A. L. Krueger. Mrs. Virgil Kelly. Mrs. Oscar Hanson, and Mrs. Ezra Cumley. Third Row: Mrs Wm. Smock. Mrs. Wm. Henke. Mrs. E. W. Harter. Mrs. Wm. Schmidt. Mrs Fred Kurth. Mrs Albert Kuhn. Mrs Harold Morris. Mrs. Earl Lambert. Mrs. Walter Dziadosz. and Mrs. J. Jasiak. Fourth Row; Mrs John Whitlow. Mrs Stuart Malings. Mr. J. W. Standley. Mrs. E. J. Devitt. and Mrs. S. Zyskiewiez. Th former students of the Tolleston School are now scattered over all parts of the world doing their part to bring about better conditions for hu- manity The World War is a war for better world condi- tions. but it cannot all be fought in Europe, or Asia, or the Pacific; much of it must be fought on the home front. Do we. who are here, realize the great responsibility before us for adjustment in the chang- ing world? In fact, our problem here, while not nearly as dangerous from the physical viewpoint, is equally as serious as the war front problem. What will it profit America U we conquer the whole world and are not able to build a society to cope with the problems resulting therefrom? Therefore. I appeal to all our students and friends who remain at home to make every attempt to fit ourselves into that program with as much seal and interest as our boys and girls who are entered into the program of the war front. Let us make a special study of the world court, world economic problems, and the world commerce and labor problems. Let us think in terms of the eifect of these problems upon the world and not think at all times of the selfish individual gains to be grasped during this great struggle. The personal gain to the individual soldier on the front is. in many cases, a minus quantity; yet. he goes on and on fighting the battle for future generations. Can we have a broad-minded view of our home prob- lems? Can we think of these problems in terms of our future generations and not always in terms of individual gains in dollars or honor? Then, and only then, can we feel that our boys have not fought in vain! J. W. Standley. ‘Piutcificil cutd %Ci. rfteittcutti. Even before school begins Miss Bessie Kratkoczki is hard at work. Issuing lockers and registering new pupils are just two of the many duties she per- forms. The handling of all school money, the requisitioning of supplies, and the collecting of book rental money are the duties of Mrs. Dorothy Gaski. I Arranging programs, making out payrolls, and attending to office correspondence are all part of a busy day for Miss Helen Zakutansky. STUDENT COUNCIL UH to nqhl of d PaUicia Konopock . Rob rt Vkcian. Joan R illy. WUllam D Laugh r. Mary V rba. Iron Kaxlau ki . Harry Molchan. Richard S l y. Edwin Starcaowski. Margaret Conway. Angelo Canal  , and Irma Grennes. Standing: Mr. Goforth. COUNCIL SUPERVISES SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Officers President........................Harry Molchan Vice-President...................Irene Kazlauskis Secretary-Treasurei..................Mary Verba Sponsor.......................Mr. Edmon Goforth The Student Council is a representative body of students who aid the faculty in guiding school activities. They must be consulted if any student organization wishes to sponsor an activity, such as a dance. Posters in the hall must first be approved by the members. Each spring the council holds an election of club and class officers. This year the members of the Student Council are sponsoring the purchase of an Honor Roll Plaque. This plaque will contain all the names of Tolleston students who are serving, or have served, in the armed forces. It will be paid for through donations from the faculty, students, and various clubs and organizations. Philcmena D. Beck C. A. Bunkor Home Economics Mechanical Drawing Food Cooking and sewing are favorite subjects with girls. They have found it both interesting and profit- able to make their own clothes and cook delicious meals. Learning to make attractive baskets and posters are just two of the many practical things art stu- dents do. Metal and woodshop students also make many useful things such as tables, shelves, and metal tools. Marion A. Butkovich Opal Cathryn Coblo Earl H. Flick Homo Economics Art Moral Shop Clothing Drafting is especially helpful to boys who wish to become draftsmen or me- chanics. They learn not only to draw blueprints but to in- terpret them. 7 7 uUnadttccL. t t teacAeix. . . . 'putt astd 'Industrial Irtx., Science and Social Scieacz f Current as well as past history has become more im- portant than ever these war- time days. Students are urged to participate actively in all discussions. This has resulted in a new interest and clearer understanding of our history. Chemistry is a fascinating study of chemical reactions. Students especially enjoy the many experiments they are allowed to try. The study of plant life in biology adds to leisure enjoyment. Study of the human body enables students to take better care of themselves. lulia Baran Social Studios Lam on K. Coons Physics Chemistry Ernest E. Ladd Social Studies Anna F. Marsh Social Studies Catherine Roddinger Social Studies Edith Wallace Biology ‘TfCtUAenttUici. cuuC Mtmcncg, Practical subjects like typing, shorthand, book- keeping. and commercial arithmetic prepare many students for both the business and social worlds. Future housewives learn how to balance budgets while prospective secretaries practice typing busi- ness letters. 0 ,o Virginia Come lord Edmon Goforth Mathematic Mathematic Besides stressing the fun- damentals of mathematics, advanced courses in trigo- nometry. solid geometry, and advanced algebra are offered to students who in- tend to take college techni- cal courses. Olive Leskow Corinne Mehalso Wanda Stefansky Mathematic Commerce Commerce 'PtufJ-iazl Sound minds and sound bodies are the aim of the physical education and li- brary departments. Gym and R. O. T. C. programs are especially planned to in- clude physical fitness exer- cises. Ruth Coblentz Senior Library Edmund J. Devitt Col. Chauncy H. Hayden Physical Education R. O. T. C. Safety Blanche E. Janecek Junior Library Marcia Owing Physical Education Virginia Schaefer Physical Education The Senior and Junior li- brarians help students select helpful and interesting read- ing matter. New books, fic- tion and non-fiction, by well- known authors are con- stantly added to the shelves. ZtfneWAH Debating classes and dramatic productions help boys and girls gain poise and self-confidence. They also teach students how to control their voices and how to improve their diction. Mary Eva Dyar Dramatics Elizabeth Ginn Vocal Music Evelyn Allan Iones Auditorium Dramatics Ivalee Mooney Dramatics Speech Edwin L. Schroeder Instrumental Music Music, vocal and instru- mental. has long been rec- ognized as a means of ex- pressing the emotions. It provides pleasure for both the musician and the list- ener. cutcC @ Mt Kcaucatco4t The language classes. English. Spanish, and Latin, give students new ideas and interests. Although what one says is more important than how he says it. a clear, con- cise speech will make a bet- ter impression. Latin and Spanish classes acquaint students with the customs and languages of other nations. They supple- ment and enrich the stu- dents' knowledge of English. Virginia Brown English Opal French English Mildred Gilpin English Latin Ann Shirley Gray Lela Plant Elsie Wendt English Guidance English Spanish CLASS OFFICERS Lett to right: WUlfcm Smoot, treasure! ‘46. Ray Bobillo. president 46. Jack Garxelli. vice president 46: John Kmett. secretary '46: William Kaxiauslris. treasurer ‘48: Virginia Smeltser. secretary ‘48; Betty Bean, president 48; Peggy Burns, treasurer ‘47; Alice Hurta. secretary ‘47; James Dimitri, president ‘47; and Mary Kllch. vice-president ‘47. Michael Adam Virginia Alamsha Robert Alt Darlene Arthur Helon Babinchak Hoeemary Ban Dorothy Bahnsen Mary Baran Richard Bartel Betty Bean Mary Belich Betty Bobik Margaret Bowen Dorothy Braun Marlene Brayac)| Margaret Broehears Bob Brown Inez Bryant Ken Bryant Louise Buczkowski John Bukur Norma Burns Stuart Butz Irene Cenko Joyce Chapman Vincenta CUaldi Doreen Clapp Allen Clark Barbara Clark Helen Conway Dorothy Correll Janice Cummings Theresa Curley Norma Dailey Emily Daniels Nick Danko Ralph Dillman Lorrotta Dobis Lorraine Dowd Edwin Dymanowski Charles Eates Maynard Ed son Vincent Elias Mildred Elencik Joan Firme Pat Flint Joe Francis Rica Fulea Alphonse Galinis Robert Gaydoe Frank Glints Waller Gogola Ted Grant lack Gregor Marjorio Guba Charles Gulllc James Hagen George Halktas Hertha Hallmen Gladys Hammond Jerry Harrington Delores Herraa Harold Hicks Eugene Higginbotham Edward Hill Jean Hilton Harry Hoskins Robert Hull Delores Jacoby Norma Jaeger Eugene Jamrok Joan Jaroeak Rosemary Jaslak Donald Jenkins James Jensen Howard Jones Mike Kacmar Haxel Kaletta Ted Kaminski William Kaxlauskis Eugene Kexy Jewel Kile Helen Kleban Andy Knipp Mary Ann Kolkr Patricia Konopacki Joan Kopko Ray Korwek Theresa Kryszek Mona Kritlow Richard Kurth Margaret Laskoky Allred Laxar Martha Lazo John Libauskas La Veda Love Dolores Lynn Jerry Macchla Salvador Macchia Walter Majeski Henrietta Manoski Adeline Marker George Martin Eugene Meberl Robert Medved Paul Miloeevich Clara Modolo Edward MoHatt Leonelda Montorsi Virgil Moslander Vivian Mriscln Jack Musgrave Donald Ned berg Steve Nestorovich Judy Newcome Rose Nosrik Agnes Oresik Ann Osllslo Veronica Oslislo LaNea Ottoson John Pacxolt Joan Padol Ray Parmley Frank Pastor Patricia Perry Joe Petrovich Lorraine Peterson Robert Pkkenpaugh Mary Pud Emma Quillin Burgess Quillin Richard Radis Richard Radoxinski Jos Rappatta Gabriel Reba Joan Reilly Evert Reimer Ernest Remenius Barbara Richmond Joe Romano Bonnie RuH Betty Saager Phyllis Sapone Bernadine Satanek Genevieve Satanek Jerome Saltier Fred Scheub Paul Schramm Barbara Scott Vivian Sebben John Servay Herbert Sheely Shirley Silbernagel George Smar Shirley Smeltzer Virginia Smeltzer Dave Smock James Snyder Elizabeth Schovich Maenoa Somoson Eleanor Stolarz Edward Suech June Sweeney Bernice Thomas Juanita Thomas Loretta Tobolsk! Fred Tokar Eleanore Tomaszewski Irene Toth Louis Tribuzio Thomas Urban Leona Urbanek Nick Uhrinchak Mary Valentine Edith Vaughn Robert Vician Barbara Vigil Josephine Virgo Ruth Volk James Vrabec Fred Walker Shirley Wallace Dolores Wanores June Waters Evelyn Whittakor Arlene Williams LUiie Williams Harry Wolter Barbara Woods Madeline Wrann Dorothy Yedinak Peter Zakutansky Kathorine Zdankus Phyllis Zeiders Delores Allen Delores Anderson Joyce Babuska Elaine Bartkowski Bernard Beckham Shirley Bennett Donald Bono Leon Bowen Gerald Breese Paul Brownell Dominic Brugiom Robert Bubik Allred Burqf Uv Peggy Burns Jeanne Carevich fPfryrtL -O Andy Chuch William Chuch Marguerite Crossk Delores Decker Maxine Dee ring Elizabeth DeNicola Richard Dent James Dimitri Donald Dipert Robert Dobis Edward Dranchak Irene Drotai Helen Dubroja Richard Dudenski Henry Dziadoa Joan Ehrenleld Richard Frank Lorraine Frechette Lorraine Fronczek Dorothy Galster Lorraine Gastel Phyllis Gateson Elsie Gavura Robert Geddes Bernice Gerarge John Giacomin Tom Gobbie Virgil Gonan Marie Gottschling David Gregor Irma Grennes Margaret Haack BUI Halaschak Robert Hamann Steve Hayduk Eleanor Helwig Mi President...... Vice-President. Secretary...... Treasurer...... ....James Dimitri ......Mary Klich Alice Mae Hurta ...Margaret Burns Donald Hewlett Aqnos Hill Clarence Holodick David Homiak Joseph Hostetler Geno Huddleston Harvey Hulse Alice Mao Hurta Edward Hurysz BUI Jackomis Henry Jacobsen Dolores Jaeqer Lorraine Jaeqer Euqene Jasiak Ray Jenkins Donald Karp Leonard Karr William Karriman Joe Kendra Mary Klich Vernon Koester Helen Kokotovich Dan Kopack Don Kopack Geneva Kosanovich Marilyn Krueqer Joan Largura Nick Lawrosky Margaret Lontner Mary Lepp Alice Levy Charles Liedlko Delores Liedtkt Violet Mabius Richard Magdos Ramona Marker Mary Martisovic Geraldine Mashbum Wilma Mebert Russell Milligan Dorothy Mixerak CLASS SPONSORS Mrs. Wendt Mrs. Stefansky, Chairman Mr. Goforth Mrs. Brown Mr. Herbert Katie Mohatt Harry Molchan Irene Molchan Gerald Nay Cornell Oresik Shirley Ottoeon Marilouise Parmley Paul Patterson Anna Mae Pavelka Stanley Pete Ruthahne Petit loan Petrovich Ed Petruch Mike Petyo Cornelia Piechocki Betty Piecka Ted Piernikowski Elizabeth Pishkur Josephine Pizzuto Marian Pizzuto Joe Popescu Delores Prescott Doris Price Frances Quillln Sam Radivan Andrew Rebar Arlene Reigert Bob Reno Gene Reynolds Bill Richardson Edwin Starczewski Edward Stefanklewicx Betty Stoianko Shirley Steele Barbara Suckey Ralph Suter Eleanor Svatoe Betty Swedenhjelm Juanita Thomas Roberta Tombers Ray Trottier John Turzai Betty Uhlman Helen Vernarsky John Wanat Bette Webster Theresa Wenski John Weyer Richard Whitlock Mark WUdermuth Carl Williams Hubert Yankusky Bernice Zaborowski Frank Zaloudek Mary Zelinka Edward Roqola David Roll BUI Salka Jim SarbenoH Don Sawochka Elsie Schaser Ross Schmidt Bob Seeley Lois Short Pauline Shudick Anna Mae Simko Irene Slota Martin Sohovich Donald Somers Mary Sparks Jorom© Bo llogg Waller Baran Marylou Bean Irene Bernard! Richard Bianchi Vera Bielenberg Alice Bobik Raymond Bobillo Richard Boer Oral Bowen Marjorie Brayack Frank Brush Lena Bruzas Irene Bryja Ann Buchko yatMduciay t e floctti M SPONSORS Miss Marsh. Chairman Mrs. Gilpin Mr. Bunker Mr. Coons Mrs. Butkovich President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer .... OFFICERS Raymond Bobillo ....Jack Garzelli .....John Kmetz ......Bill Smoot Cmar Buckner Richard Burns Jerome Caldwell Angelo Canales Bette Carevich Eddie Carr Rosemary Carr Dolores Charlesworth Leona Chlopek Edward Chontos Ruth Clark Ruby Clement Dorothy Cox Dorothy Ann Croesk Adeline Danko Bernice Dank Maxine Daugherty Alicelay Demko Edmund Dev ill Botty Dixon ieorgo Gregorash Emil Cuba Catherine Halaschak Harold Hardy Lynn Harm Rudy Hayduk HUda Helwig Willard Helwig Nick Horbovetx Joan Hornak Margaret Jackomis Irene Jankovich Allred Jankowski Jeannine Jone Steve Jovanovich Maxine Doud Jack Dowell Ronald Downey Andy Dranchak Helen Drop Plorence Einikis Laura Einiki Wendel Ell Joe Emery Anita Favretto Shirley Figg Connie Fowler Jack Garxelll Dorothy Gattel Mary Gaydoe Irene Gemeinhart Lucille Gemeinhart Louis Giacomln Dorothea Gilson Gene Goad Johanna Kaminski Ray Karp Rob«rt Karriman Irene Kazlauskis Virqil Kelleman Emily Kendra Bertha Klochak John Kmetx Helen Knapp George Kokotovich Fred Korwek Joetle Kovach Steve Kratkoczki Joan Kuhn Genevieve Kujawski Mary Kulanko Mike Laskody Sally Lemley Helen Libauskas Leora Lind Jo Linzy Olga Lopeka Gregor Luptak Sara Macchia Louise Maciejewski Rosaline Malinich Norm a Modolo Peter Mussie Pat McGee Robert McKay Eugene Nacke Robert Nelson Albert Palinski Doris Parmley Dolores Patterson Doris Patterson Joseph Petruch Lucille Plisousky Lillian Pojani Frances Price Eleanoro Pupillo Dorothy Romano Betty Rom Eugeno RuH Helen Rumford Vivian Rumiord Carmelo Sapone Eleanor Satanek Bill Schultz lean Schultz Pauline Scott Chester Siminski Bill Smoot Ruth Spletzer Eileen Stanton Yvonne Stasco Casmlr Tokarz Joseph Tokash Michael Tomaszewski Joe Trinosky Lucille Vaughn Mary Verba Dorothy Watson Geraldine Whiteside Pat Whitlow Anna Zakutansky Virginia Zapinski Matilda ZeHer Helen Zelenick Joan Zyskiewtcz Jane WUey John Williams BUI WUliamson Deloris Wilson Dorothy Zaborowski SENIOR OFFICERS The senior class officers pause before the Pavilion to discuss the events that will come up durinq the year. They are. from left to riqht. Secretary Irene Corxine. Treasurer Robert Korwek, President Don Estes. Vice-President Mary Pishkur. and Vice-President Glenn Sheets. TOLLESTON ISSUE TOLLY Pioneer Stall Spanish Club Basketball R O. T. C. Latin Club Football BETTY JEAN AARON Concert Band Glee Club ALBERTA ALLARD Spanish Club Concert Band Health Club Social Club G. A A. ARTHUR P ANDERSON R. O. T. C. Senund 45 SENIOR SPONSORS Coach Devltt Mr Schroeder. Ch. Mrs. Plant Miss Wallace Mr. Petrovich Mrs Beck WANDA MAE ARNDT MARY LOUISE BABINCHAK G. A. A. Council Health Club Concert Band Health Club Lati'i Club Dramatic MIKE BARAN R. O. T. C. Social Club AllGIE BOTO Booster Club R O. T. C. Latin Club Football Baseball SfUonA 45 ALFRED R. BROMBERG Booster Club Spanish Club Social Club R. O. T. C. Basketball Baseball Football C. A. P. SHIRLEY M BROWN G.A.A.. Vice President Booster Club Social Club Health Club FLORENCE CARLSON Glee Club MARIE CHUCH G. A. A.. Secretary Pioneer Staff Boster Club Health Club i MARGARET CONWAY G. A. A. Council Student Council Concert Band Health Club Latin Club IRENE CORZINE Senior Class. Secretary Pioneer Staff Social Club G. A. A. EUGENE W Csubik Spanish Club Booster Club R. O. T. C. Football C. A. P. SettionA 45 WILLIAM J. DELAUGHTER Student Council Spanish Club R. O. T. C. Rifle Team JOAN DENHART HELEN MARIE DAVID JEAN DENHART R. O. T. C. EDWARD DENTA Pioneer Staff R. O. T. C. MARY JANE DOBIS Social Club Dramatics G. A. A. DON F. ESTES Senior Class. President Public Speaking Spanish Club Booster Club Social Club R. O. T. C. Basketball Football C. A. P. HARRY DEAN ELKINS R O T. C. FLORENCE FEDORCHAK Booster Club Health Club G. A. A. Se U n 45 ROBERT FEDORCHAK R. O. T. C. LEROY FISHER Tolly-Times. Editor Public Speaking Social Club R. O. T. C. SARA BELLE FRANK Spanish Club Social Club Dramatics G. A. A. MARY FULEA Pioneer StaH Booster Club Social Club Health Club Latin Club Se U n4,' 45 ELAINE F. GERCHAK Spanish Club Social Club G. A. A. PHYLLIS GIORDANO Social Club Dramatics G. A. A. ✓ CHARLES A GONZALES Spanish Club Social Club R. O. T. C. ROBERT G. GROLLA LAWRENCE J. GUENTHER Social Club R. O. T. C. C. A. P. MARY HALKIAS G. A. A. Council Concert Band Health Club LEONA HABURJAK C. A. P. ADELE A. HAMANN Health Club Dramatics Glee Club G. A. A. SetU u 45 MARILYN HAMSON Social Clul Health Club Latin Club ANDREW HARNAK R. O. T. C. C. A. P. STANLEY KAMINSKI EDWARD P KASIAK Football. Manager Social Club Track. Manager R- O. T. C. R O. T. C. C. A. P. C. A. P. GEORGE KATANA Spanish Club R. O. T. C. WILLIAM J. KLEBAN R. O. T. C. LAURA KLEIN Social Club C. A. P. Pioneer Stall Booster Club Social Club Health Club VERONICA A KOLIC Tolly-Times Staff G. A A Se U n4 45 OLGA KONOPACKI Latin Club GEORGE KOPSCICK Student Council Spanish Club Social Club R O. T. C. C. A. P. THEODORE W KORABEL ROBERT R KORWEK Spanish Club Booster Club R- O. T. C. Social Club R. O. T. C. Football Baseball C. A. P. VIOLET KOSANOVICH Pioneer Stati Spanish Club OLGA KOWALEWSKI C. A. P SOPHIE KURHAN G. A. A. Council Social Club Health Club Glee Club . . I HARRY KOULOUTPANIS Social Club R. O. T. C. JOHN KULANKO R. O. T. C. Rifle Team Se U n 45 EDWARD E. LAMBERT Spanish Club Booster Club Concert Band ROY LeDREW Social Club R. O. T. C. Dramatics C. BURDELL LEHMKUHL R. O. T. C. Band Social Club R. O. T. C. Basketball Settuna 45 JOE MACEY Booster Club R. O. T. C. Basketball C. A. P. STELLA MAC1EJEWSKI Social Club Glee Club MARY LORENZO Spanish Club LaVERNE LUTKUS Social Club GEORGE MALINICH CECIL E. MILLER Spanish Club Booster Club Social Club R O. T. C. Basketball Baseball Football Track iames a. McClellan Concert Band Social Club R. O. T. C. Latin Club Dramatics JOSINA MACCHIA Spanish Club Dramatics Glee Club PAULINE F. MORLEY Dramatic C. A. P. BOB NICHOLS Pioneer StaH Booster Club R. O. T. C. Social Club Basketball Latin Club Football Track ANTHONY ORGON Public Speaking Social Club R. O. T. C. C. A. P. JAMES OTTOSON Booster Club R. O. T. C. Baseball CARL PARDUHN R. O. T. C. FLORENCE PETROVICH G. A. A. Council Booster Club Health Club C. A. P. ROY PARMLEY Social Club R. O. T. C. ELYNORE DEE PETYO Public Speaking Pioneer StaH Spanish Club Social Club Health Club Latin Club MARY PISHKUR IRENE POWOZNIK TITINA PUPILLO Senior Class. Vice-President G. A. A. G. A. A . President G A. A. Council Pioneer Stall Public Speaking Booster Club Booster Club Social Club Social Club Health Club Dramatics Latin Club MARY C RAFFERTY Concert Band Booster Club Social Club G. A. A. LUCILLE REED Social Club Glee Club JOHN ROACH R. O. T. C. Latin Club DOROTHY SCHLEGEL G. A. A.. Treasurer Health Club AMARYLYCE SCHMIDT Pioneer Stall Latin Club G. A. A. Dramatics ROBERT P. SHUMAN Pioneer Stall Booster Club R. O. T. C. Football Tolly-Times BETTY JEAN S1DNAM G. A. A . Social Chairman Social Club Health Club Dramatics Glee Club PAUL V. SMAR Booster Club R. O. T. C. Basketball WILLIAM J. SMOCK Booster Club R. O. T. C. Football GEORGE C. STOUGH Movie Operatore' Club Booster Club R. O. T. C. Basketball Football Track GEORGE STRETARS Booster Club Concort Band R O. T. C. Latin Club JOHN SUCKEY Booster Club Social Club R. O. T. C. Track ROBERT SWEITZER Spanish Club Booster Club R. O. T. C. Softball FRED TEITGE Booster Club R O. T. C. Football JOHN B TOTH Booster Club R. O. T. C. Basketball Baseball Softball STANLEY TOKARZ Basketball. Manager Football. Manager R O. T. C. C. A. P. EDNA G. TRUAX Social Club G. A. A. C. A. P. SettionA '45 FRANK VESPO RICHARD O. VIGIL R. O. T. C. Public Speaking R. O. T. C. Basketball Football C. A. P BERNARD J. WIEDERHOLD Public Speaking Boomter Club R. O. T. C. Social Club Baseball Football DOROTHY WILLSEY G. A A. Council Pioneer Stall Booster Club Health Club MARJORIE YABOREK Health Club. Chairman Dramatics Glee Club G. A. A. FRANK YANKUSKY R. O. T. C. RICHARD D. WOJKOVICH . MARIAN WOLFE R. O. T. C. WlV Pvt. 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Violet Kosanovich. Eleanore Pupillo. Titina Pupillo. Amarylyce Schmidt, and Marie Chuch. Standing: Mrs. Gilpin. Harry Molchan. and Edward Denta. Viol  Kownovich. Mrs. Oupin. nooert bhuman. and Mary Fulea make tentative plan.. PIONEER STAFF Editor..............Amarylyco Schmidt and Glenn Sheet. Copy Editor Violet Kosanovich Art...——............. William Smoot and Robert Shuman Typing.................Veronica Kolic and Irene Corzine Activities Editor............................ Mary Fulea Classes Eleanor Pupillo. Anna Zakutansky. Elynore Petyo Girl.' Athletic.------------------------- Marie Chuch Boy ' Athletic........................... Robert Nichol Advertising Manager............. Dorothy Willsey Business Manager ................... Titina Pupillo Stall Photographer. Edward Denta. Harry Molchan. and George Kokotovich. Faculty Adviser.......................... Mrs. Gilpin Veronica Kolic and George Kokotovich join .tail. Victor and an assistant plan group pictures. Around the Table: Lorraine Guba. reporter; loan Reilly, service editor; Ramona Marker, associate editor; Miss Baran. sponsor. Leroy Fisher, editor; Bob Tokash. reporter: Titina Pupillo, reporter; lames Jensen, reporter; Betty Prfscott. exchange editor; and Grace Scott, typing editor. Standing: Frances Price, art editor, and Stephen Hayduk. publisher. loan Reilly and Titina Pupillo beam proudly as they Stophon Hayduk and Lorraine Cuba check finished pages for errors while Grace Scott types others. look over a new issue. Working on posters and illustrations are James Jensen. Betty Prescott. Frances Price, and Bob Tokash. SadaUta i. Matuta OFFICERS President ..........................Richard Boer Secretary-Treasurer ..................Joan Kuhn Vice-President ........................Emil Guba Sponsor......................Mrs. Mildred Gilpin Committee Prepares lor I-Day Members Enjoy Biennial Banquet. LINGUA MORTUA; SODALITAS VIVAX.' Fit si Row: Elizabeth DeNicola, Marguerite Crossk. Pauime Scott. Mary Mich. Lorraine Fronczek. Doris Price. Anita Favretto. and Shirley Bennett. Second Row: Betty Steianko. Helon KokoJovich. Elsie Schaser. leannine Jones. Da lores Charlesworth. Lynn Harms. Betty Webster. Eleanore Svatos. and Jo Averal Linzy. Third Row: Nick Law- rosky. Donald Dipert. James Dimitri. Paul Patterson. Daniel Kopack. Donald Sawochka. Russell Milligan. John Giaco- raln. and Robert Dob is. Fourth Row: Leon Bowen. Stanley Pete. Paul Brownell. Robert Karriman. Leonard Karr. Richard Dudenski. Ross Schmidt. David Roll. Charles Liedtke. and Joe Kendra. First Row: Bernice Mikos. Matilda Zeller. Mary Fulea. Jane Wiley. Titina Pupillo. Elynore Petyo. Joan Kuhn, and Ruth Spletzer. Second Row: Amarylyce Schmidt. Pauline Morloy. Gene Goad. Marilyn Hanson. Wanda Arndt Mar garet Conway. Frank Brush. Mary Lepp. and Rosemary Carr. Third Row: Emil Cuba. Richard Boer. George Gre- gorash. Oral Bowen. Robert Nichols. George Stretars. Eugene RuH. James Murray, and John Weyer. Sfauti lt Fitst Bow: Yvonne Staaco. Dorothy Romano. Melon Drop. Josina Macchia. Violet Kosanovach. Sarabello Frank. Alberta Allard, and Margaret Hendricks. Second Bow: Michael Tomasxewski. Ronald Downey, lerome Caldwell. Adeline Danko. Mary Lorenzo. Mary Verba. Laura Einikis. Joan Zyzkiewicz. Emily Kendra. Dorothy Cox. Pm Whitlow. Eleanore Pupillo. Anna Zakutansky. lack Garzelli. and Raymond Bobillo. Third Bow: Eugene Czubik. Ray Karp. Don Estes. Cecil Miller. Allred Bromberg. George Kopscick. Rudy Hayduk. Bill Smoot. George Katana. Ted Korabel. First Bow: Lauretta MacKeigan. Elvnore Petyo. Delores Prescott. Lorraine Frechette. Alicefay Demko. Irene Molchan Betty Piecka. Geneva Kosanovich. and Violet Mabius. Second Bow: Marilyn Krueger. Alice Mae Hurta. Angelo Canales. John Wanat. Richard Frank. Henry Jacobsen. Bob Hamann. Sam Radivan. Donald Kopack. Edward Hurysz Bob Seeley, and Phyllis Gateson. Third Bow: Ruthanne Petit. Mary Gaydoe. Ray Trottier. Vernon Koestor. Eddie Starczewski. Bernard Beckham. Joe Popescu. Harry Molchan. Jerome Ballogg. Virgin Gonan. Dave Homiak. Steve Hayduk. Peggy Bums. Elsie Gavura. and Mary Zelinka. The second year Span- ish students discover Don- ald Duck and Popeye are just as amusing in Span- ish as in English. Spanish has a serious side. too. Learning verb conjugations and new phrases takes up most of the hour. Singing Spanish songs is very popular with the first year students. Here they are singing one of the favorites. El Rancho Grande. These girls find learn- ing to can both absorbing and patriotic. They are Jo Averal Linzy. Bernice Thomas. Delores Wanores, and Catherine Zdankus. Because of war • time shortage of civilian doc- tors. home nursing was in- stituted in our public schools. Learning to take temperature and pulse is only a small part of the course. The girls are Dorothy Watson. Gladys Hammond, and Irene Toth. The following girls plan programs and activities: Betty Aaron Agnes Hill Helen David Pauline Shudick Margaret Laskody Jo Averal Linzy. Despite rationing and food short- ages, the cafeteria still manages to prepare appetizing and nutritious meals. Delores Wanores has charge of the cash register while Agnes Hill, Joan Petrovich, Bernice Thomas, Emily Daniels, and Margaret Las- kody wait to be served. Although they seem more interested in the food at present, these future hostesses will find that learning to set an attractive table will come in handy in the future. They are Irene Toth. Wilma Mebert, Pauline Shu- dick. Roberta Tombers. Dorothy Frame. Marlene Brayack, and Agnes Hill. Several home nursing students find that making a bed the hospital way is a little different from just tossing the covers on the bed. Sarabelle Frank and Titina Pupillo take one half while Josephine Piz- zutto and Doris Parmley struggle with the other. Miss Leskow Sponsor First Row: Marlene Brayack. Barbara Richmond. Mildred Eiencik. Joan Jarosak. Ester Beddome. Dorothy Aaron. Lorraine Guba. Patricia Bennett, and Leona Urbanek Second Row: Veronica Osllxlo. Phyllis Sapone. Helen Kle ban. Betty Bobik. Dorothy Correil. Mary. Puci. Marjorie Guba. Helen Conway, and Leonelda Montorsi. Third Row: Jean Loch. Fred Scheub. Bob Brown Doris Novak. Tony Kvlklis. Miss Leskow. Dolores Herma. Louise Buczkowski. Joe Romano. Virgil Moelander. George Halkias, Dorothy Yedinak. and Bernadine Satanek. Fourth Row: Eugene Zelinski. Jack Gregor. Louis Chixer. Waiter Cisowski. Bruce Roberts. Donald Bodnar, and Laurence Manoski. Public Speaking Debating was introduced inio Tolleston lor the lire! time this year by Mr Ivalee Mooney. StudenU have debated at eleven neighboring schools. One debate was held at Tolleston. Besides debating and public speaking, students have presented radio programs and have entered Rotary con- tests and American Legion oratory contests. Besides helping studen's gain poise in speaking, the class has provided students with many social event Top Picture: Raymond Bobillo. Leroy Fisher. Agnes Hill. Margaret lackomis. Mike Tomastewski. and Mary Verba. Bottom Picture: Standing: Leroy Fisher. Anthony Orgon. Richard Vigil. Mike Tomasxewski. Agnes Hill. George Halkias, Elynore Petyo. Betty Stelanko. Leonard Karr. Don Estes, and Bernice Danks. Seated: Lauretta McKeigan. Raymond Bobillo. Mary Verba, and Margaret lackomis. MIXED CHOIR First Row: Hazel Kaletta. Irene Toth. Marilyn Krue- ger. pianist. Bernice Gerarge. Lorraine Frechette. Mary Sparks. Marlene Brayack. Miss Ginn. Martha Lazo. Joseph Hostetler, and Walter Gogola. Second Row: LeNea Ottoson. Arleno Reigert. Helen Con- way. Bill Halaschak. Margaret Laskody. Robert Bubik. and William Chuch. Third Row: Delores Liedtke, Helen Babinchak. Patsy Konopacki. Lucille Gemeinhart. William Karriman. and Eugene Kesy. Fourth Row: Ruth Volk. Catherine Zdankus. Pauline Shudick. Katie MoHatt. David Roll. Paul Patterson, and Charles Gullic. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB First Row: Miss Ginn. Loretta Dobis. Dorothy Cc tell. Genevieve Satanek. Joslna Macchia. Lucill Reed. Sophie Kurhan. and Hertha Hallmen Secon Row: Violet Mabius. Elizabeth Sohovich. Emil’ Daniels. Bernadine Satanek. LaVeda Love. Mar Belich. Betty Uhlman. and Eleanore Pupillo. Thin Row: Delores Anderson. Betty Sidnam. Helen Li bauskas. Margaret Lentner. Josephine Pizzutto. Irene Toth, and Barbara Vigil. Fourth Row: Marilyn Krueger. Marjorie Yaborek. Adele Hamann. Dorothy Galstor. Florence Carlson. Anna Mae Simko. and Anna Zakutansky. INTERMEDIATE CHOIR First Row: Joan Johnson. Ronald Sebben. Richard Fleming. Betty Evans. Eugene Kelly. Judith Kieier. Janetta Williams. Ray Zaborowski. and Miss Ginn. Second Row: Patricia Duda. Paul Zeller. Harry Kaletta. Martha Kylsa. Reba Bryant. Dorothy Seb ben. Beverly Keneson. and Robert Price. Third Row: Lloyd Alamsha. Jean KrachkoH. Beverly Poncher. Phyllis Smith. Rosemary Kelly. Audrey Swanson. David Milosevic !. Tommy Marcus, and Lyle Bratton. Fourth Row: Armend Boltovitz. John Parker. Richard Palinski. Paul Varro. Jack Car- penter. Rotiert Ward. Marion ShaHo. Mary Ann Macchia. Elaine Trottier. and Pat Lee Widner. uitunatcc TROMBONES Le f to flight: Robori Hult. Donald Hewlett. Ronald Downey. Edward Lambert, and George Stretars. Le f to flight: Betty Aaron. Catherine Halaechak. Ruth Spletzer, Henrietta Manoeki. Yvonne Staeco. Clara Modolo. Joan Kuhn. Bonnie RuH. and Shirley Steele. Leit to Riqht: Jo Romano. Doris Novak. Marilyn Krueqer. Wanda Mae Arndt, Vivian Sebben. Mary Valentine, and Laura Einikis. first How: Dorothy Romano. Margaret Jackomis. Pauline Scott. Vivian Rumlord. Joyce Babuska Betty Lee Bean. Virginia Smeltxer. Norma Modolo. and Vera Bielenberg. Second Row: Monc Kntlow. Dorothy Cox. Irene Jankovich. Arlene Reigert. Leonard Karr. Mike Petyo. Lucille Vaughn Margaret Conway. Helen Kokotovich. Eleanor Satanek. and Walter Gogola. CORNETS Lett to Right: William Chuch. Charles Gullic. Edward Huryss. Pat Whitlow. David Smock. Andy Chuch. Ray Jenkins. Donald Somers. Bill Jackomis. and Maenon Someson. BRASS CLARINETS Richard Seeley Lett In Rkjht: AlbeMa Allard. Joseph Hostetler. Katie Moliatt. Barbara Scott. Virgil Moslander. Florence Elnikts. Mary Halkias. and George Halkias. Shirley Steele BAND BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS: Mr. Frank Zaloudek. president: Mr . Stuart Mating , vice-president; Mr . John Bean, secretary; Mr. Wil- liam Henke, treasurer; and Mr . Mona Kritlow. financial secretary CONCERT BAND OFFICERS Left to Right: Yvonne Stasco. secretary; George Stretars. president; Mr. Edwin Shroeder. sponsor; Norma Modolo. vice-president; and Ronald Downey, treasurer. CHEERLEADERS Center Row: Bernico Zaborowski. Ruby Clemont. Marjorie Cuba, and Mary Mar- tisovic. Back Row: Adeline Marker. Laura Einikis. Elizabeth Pishkur. Lorraine Fron- czek. Florence Einikis. and Virainia Zaolnski. SENIOR MEMBERS First Row: Veronica Kolic. Titina Pupillo. Grace Scott. Dorothy Schlegel. Mary Halkias. Adele Hamann. Elynore Petyo. Marjorie Yaborek. Betty Sidnam. and Mary Fulea. Second Row: Marilyn Hanson. Florence Petrovich. Florence Fedorchak. Sophie Kurhan. Mary Lorenzo. Shirley Brown. Edna Truaz. Stella Maciejewski. Irene Powoznik. Leona Haburjak. Mary Pishkur. and Miss Gray, sponsor. Third Row: Robert Powers. Eugene Czubik. Richard Vigil. Edward Lambert. Miss Mehalso. sponsor. Alfred Bromberg. Cecil Miller. Don Estes. Bob Korwek. and Richard Wojkovkh. First Row: Lillian Pojani. Catherine Halaschak. Adeline Danko. Vera Bielenberq. Norma Modolo. Laura Einikis Dorothy Zaboroweki. Dorothy Ann Croesk. and Ruby Clement. Second Row: Eleanor Satanek. Vivian Rumiord. Lucille Gemeinhart. Leora Lind. Lucille Vauqhn. Alicelay Demko. Marylou Bean. Virqinia Zaplnski. Yvonne Stasco. and Dorothy Romano. Third Row: Irene Jankovich, Ann Buchko. Genevieve Kujawski. Irene Gemeinhart. Helen Libauskas. Emily Kendra. Leona Chlopek. Ruth Spletzer. Joan Kuhn. Pat Whitlow. Florence Einikis. Irene Kazlaus- kis. Pauline Scott. Dolores Charlesworth. Jane Wiley, and Ruth Clark. Fourth Row: Raymond Trottier. Carmelo Sapone, Chester Simtnski. Jerome Caldwell, Steve Jovanovich. Anqelo Canales. Euqene Ruil. Raymond Karp, Bill Schultz. Pete Mussie. Jerome Balloqq. Bob Nelson, and Fred Korwek. First Row: Shirley Steele. Bernice Zaborowski. Mary Martisovic. Eleanor Stolars. Clara Modolo. Adeline Marker. Lorraine Frechette. Barbara Suckey. and Frances Quillin. Second Row: Geneva Kosanovich. Betty Piecka. Betty Saaqer. Aqnes Oresik. Lorraine Peterson. Mona Kritlow. Rica Fulea. Marqaret Bowen. Joyce Babuska. and Lauretta MacKeiqan. Third Row: Mary Valentine. Martha Lazo. Joan Petrovich. Irene Molchan. Vivian Sebben. Ramona Marker, Arlene Reiqert. Eleanor Helwiq. Cornelia Piechocki. Peggy Burns. Elizabeth Pishkur. Lorraine Fronczek. and Mary Zelinka. Fourth Row: Joan Larqura, Lorraine Gastel. Louise Buczkowski. Joan Jarosak, Elsie Schaser. Elsie Gavura. Alice Mae Hurta. Marilyn Krueqer. Marqaret Lentner, Violet Mabius. Joan Reilly, and Betty Stefanko. Filth Row: Marjorie Guba. Dolores Lynn. Joe Rappatta. David Rolf. Leonard Karr. Joseph Hostetler. Hertha Hall- men. and Shirley Ottoson. T. A. G.'S First Row: Ruby Clement. Marylou Bean. Virginia Zapinski. Alicefay Demko. and Ruth Clark. Second Row: Irene Kaxlauskis. Dorothy Romano. Pat Whitlow, vice-president; Norma Modolo. president: Dorothy Ann Crossk. secretary: Dorothy Zaborowski. treasurer: and Lucille Gemein- hart. Third Row: Irene Gemeinhart. Ruth Spletzer. loan Kuhn. Dorothy Gastel. Yvonne Stasco. Irene Jankovich. Leora Lind, and Margaret Hendricks. Sponsor: Mrs. Sovich. OTYOKWA'S Firsl Row: Mary Martisovic. Bernice Zaborowski. Lorraine Gastel, Geneva Kosanovich. treasurer; Elsie Schaser. president; Marilyn Krueger, secretary; Joan Largura. and Shirley Steele. Second Row: Margaret Bums. Lorraine Frechette. Barbara Suckey. loan Petrovich, and Lauretta Alice Mae Hurta. Shirley Ottoson. Ann Pavelka. Lorraine Frechette. Barbara Suckey, Joan Petrovich, and Lauretta MacKeigan. Third Row: Irene Molchan, Betty Stefanko. Betty Piecka. Bernice Gerarge. Irene Slota. Betty Webster. Agnes Hill. Eleanor Helwig. Ramona Marker. Arlene Reigert. Roberta Tombers. Violet Mabius. Betty Swedenhjelm. Joyce Babuska. Helen Kokotovich. and Mary Klich. Sponsor: Miss Schaefer. A- OFFICERS Dorothy Schlegel. treasurer; Titlna Pupillo. president. Miss Schaefer, sponsor; Marie Chuch. secretary, and Shirley Brown, vice-president. COUNCIL Mary Pishkui. captalnball; Mary Halklas. swimming; Florence Fedorchak. volleyball; Wanda Arndt, basketball; Sophie Kurhan. skatlna: and Dorothv Willsev. badminton. Ann Buchko. bicycling. Adeline Danko, speedball; Vera Bielen berg, hiking; Mary Verba, tennis: Vera Kolic. handball: Betty Sidnam. social chairman; Marjorie Yaborek. Health Club chair- man; and Adele Hamann. bowling. BASEBALL Marie Chuch, Dorothy Schlegel, Mar- garet Conway. Florence Petrovich, cap- tain; Wanda Mae Arndt. Mary Halkias. Irene Corzine, and Dorothy Willsey. BASKETBALL Jean Schultz, Florence Einikis, Lucille Vaughn. Wanda Mae Arndt, captain; Lil- lian Pojani, Irene Jankovich, Margaret Jackomis, and Helen Zelenick. CAPTAINBALL Shirley Steele. Eleanor Helwig. Dorothy Mizerak, Elsie Gavura, Mary Pishkur, captain; Betty Piecka, Irene Molchan. Lauretta Mac Keigan. and Joan Petrovich SPEEDBALL Mona Kritlow, Pat Konopacki. Delores Herma, Agnes Oresik, Mary Ann Kolic, Irene Corzine. Helen Kleban, Adeline Marker, Mary Puci, Mary Ann Valentine, and Joan Reilly. tfall, Speedball opened the G. A. A. sports program as the different teams vigorously kicked the ball back and forth across muddy fields. At the same time handball enthusiasts carried on despite dust-filled winds. These early sports gave new members a chance to earn the necessary 100 points. On October 6 the halls were filled with eager freshmen, wearing an assortment of granddad's night shirt, big brother's overalls and bouquets of victory garden variety. Once the initiation was over and the G. A. A. was just a group of laughing, sports-loving girls, the great sport of the year began—basketball. “Fouls, travel- ing, charging became common words in G. A. A. members' vocabularies. Cap- tainball and volleyball are other major sports. SWIMMING Norma Lee Jaeger. Barbara Woods. Mary Bar an. and Mary Halkias. captain. BOWLING Adele Hamann. captain. BIKING. HIKING. AND SKATING Dorothy Bahnsen. Adeline Danko. Vera Bielen- berg, hiking captain. Veronica Kolic. and Helen Conway. PING PONG Margaret Conway, captain. Betty Bobik. Marlene Brayack. and Marjorie Yaborek. Sfaonti. Winter brought another favorite sport, ice-skating. Fields were flooded and frozen to provide a good skating rink. Hiking was a favorite winter sport. Lunches were packed and overalls donned in preparation for the trek into the dunes. Popular indoor winter sports were the newly-established badminton and the old favorites, bowling, ping pong, swimming and roller skating. The gayly decorated gym was filled with the carefree laughter of G. A. A. members and their escorts as the big spring dance got underway. The sea- son's catchiest tunes, colorful dresses, and smiling faces made it one of the main events of the year. Last of all was the presentation of the senior awards. It was a moment antici- pated by all. The menu, entertainment, and other preparations were made care- fully in advance. Then came the awards —awards that meant hard work in striv- ing for points and skill in all sports. BADMINTON Dorothy WUlMy. captain. Joan Kopko Henrietta Manoski. and Vivian Mrlscln. ICE SKATING Sophie Kurhan. captain. Shirley Brown, and Ann Buchko. HANDBALL Marie Chuch. senior champ. Pat Whitlow, junior champ; Elizabeth Plshkur. sophomore champ; and Lorraine Peterson, freshman champ. VOLLEYBALL Florence Fedorchak. captain. Maenon Someson. Ginger Smeltzer. and Irene Toth. G. A. A. MEMBERS first How Lillian Po|um. Adeline Danko. Catherine Hulaechak. Mary Muttinsovic. Bernice Zaborowski. Vera Bielen- berq. Alicelay Demko. Dorothy Romano. Norma Modolo. Irene Gemeinhart. and losina Hacchia. Second How: Jean Schultz. Lucille Vauqhn. Peqqy Burns. Lorraine Fronczek. Elizabeth Pishkur. Mary Zeltnka. Elsie Schaser. Lorraine Gastel. Elsie Gavura. Lauretta Mac Keiqan. Ludlle Gemeinhart. and Sarabelle Frank Third How: )ane Wiley. Ann Buchko. Genevieve Kuiawski. Laura Einikts. loan Zyskiewlcz. Mary Verba. Ruth Spletzer, loan Kuhn. Delores Prescott. Helen Dubroja. leanne Carevich. Violet Mabius. Betty Swedenhieim. Betty Stelanko. Irene Molchan. Mary- lou Bean. Yvonne Stasco. Pat Whitlow, and Eleanor Satanek. Fourth How Irene Kazlauskis. Shirley Steele, loan Petrovich. Betty Piecka. Mary Lepp. Roberta Tombers. Dorothy Muterak. Eleanor Helwiq. Delores Liedtke. Agnes Hill. Irma Grennes. loan Larqura. Eleanore Pupillo. Anna Zakulansky. Irene Jankovich. and Margaret Jackomis. First How: Marlene Brayack. Betty Bobtk. Leonelda Monlorci. Adeline Marker. Clara Modolo. Marjorie Guba. and Veronica Oslixlo. Second How: Delores Jacoby. Mildred Elencik. Mary Pud. loan Reilly. Betty Saaqer. Barbara Richmond. Helen Kleban. Helen Conway. Dorothy Correll. and Virginia Alamsha. Third How: Phyllis Sapone. Mary Valentine. Betty Bean. Eleanor Stolarz. Delores Lynn. Rica Fulea. Lillie Williams. Mary Baran. Maenon Some- son. and Margaret Laskody. Fourth How: Catherine Zdankus. Genevieve Satanek. Mona Kritlow. Lorraine Peter- son. Martha Lazo. Agnes Oresik. Patsy Konopacki. Arlene Williams. Dorothy Bahnsen. Henrietta Manowski. Joan Kopko. Hazel Kaletta. Jean Hilton. Darlene Arthur. Barbara Smeltzer. Barbara Scott, and Ruth Volk. Fifth How: Dorothy Braun. Shirley Smeltzer. Bernice Thomas. Irene Toth. Margaret Bowen. Delores Herma. Ann Osiizlo. loan larosak. Vivian Sebben Irene Cenko. Delores Wanores. Barbara Woods. Norma Lee laeger. Theresa Kryszek. and Bernadine Satanek. The Health Club composed of senior girls, interested in their physical and personal appearance, has twenty members. At each meeting the girls discuss such subjects as hair, clothes, posture, complexion, and manners. The Health Club does not spend all its time in discussion. Recently, the members spent a delightful evening at a pajama party. Marjorie Yaborek. chairman, and Miss Virginia Schaefer, sponsor. FADS AND FASHION Shirley Brown. Dorothy Wlllsey. Titina PupUJo. Dorothy Schlegel. and Sophie Kurhan. EXERCISE Betty Sidnam. Elynore Petyo. Marilyn Hanson. Adele Hamann. and Mary Halkias. 3 CLEANLINESS AND GOOD GROOMING Marie Chuch. Marjorie Yaborek. Mary Fulea. and Veronica Kolic. Social tctivitiei- The Social Club has become a vital part of the students' life. Its purpose is to help everyone get better acquainted. It is a meeting place for freshmen and seniors alike. VARSITY TEAM Fust Row: Louis Giacomin. Jim Sarbenotf. Robert Korwek. Bob Powers. Don Estes. Richard Boer. Corkey Caldwell. Steve Jo- vanorich. and Pete Mussie. Second Row: Edward Chontoe. Euqene Csubik. Fred Teitge. ''Beans' Wiederhoid. Omar Buckner. Edward Stefankiewicz. George Slough. Jim Dimitri, and Ed Starczewski Third Row: Coach Eddie Herbeit. Robert Shuman. Augie Boto. Cedi Miller. Al Bromberg. Herbert Schultz. Richard Vigil. Bill Smock. Bob Nichols. Joe Stevens (Captain). and Bill Schultz. 1944 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Tolleston 6 6 0 12 12 13 27 31 13 6 Visitor Catholic Contrai Emerson Roosevelt, E. C. Froebel Hammond Tech Horace Mann Hobart Lew Wallace Hammond Clark Roosevelt, Gary Scores 0 20 21 0 14 31 0 40 26 19 FRESHMAN TEAM Futl Row: Andy Knipp. Stanley Pete. Robert Reno. Paul Pavelka. John Giacomin. Robert Dob is. Richard Kurth. loe Petrovich. John Pacxolt. Richard Bartel, and Steve Nestorovich. Second Row: Coach Eddie Herbert. Eugene Kexy. John Bukur. Robert Vidan. Robert Medved. Nick Uhrlnchak. Joe Romano. Peter Zakulansky. Bill Kazlauskis. Joe Francis. Jerry Harrington, and Robert Gay- des. Thud Row: Robert Pickenpaugh. Edward Suech. Allred Lasar. Pete Jenkins. Charles Hagen. Eugene Ruff. Walter Macie jewski. Mike Kacraar. Ray Karp. Bill Halaschak. Richard Magdos. Robert Alt. Joe Emery, and Donald Karp. MANAGERS Stanley Kaminski Gabriel Reba Jack Gregor Robert Charochak Robert Korwek Beans' Wiederhold Fred Teitge Don Estes n fci Eugene Cxubik tyxaetuatuiy SettuxiL Bob Powers Bob Shuman George Stough BUI Smock VARSITY C. Millor B. Nichols D. Wojkovich Fust Row: Robert Nelson. Angelo Canale . Cornell Oreslk. Robert Power . Richard Boer, and Fred Korwek. Second Row: Carmelo Sapone. Andrew Rebar. Edmund Devitt. Ross Schmidt. Sam Radivan. and Edward Stefankiewicx. Fir ft Row: Jerry Harrington. Andrew Laxar. Richard Kurth. Mike Kacmar. Eugene Jamrok. Salvador Macchia. John Paczolt. and Donald Ned berg Second Row: Robert Medved. Robert Gaydoe. David Smock. Andrew Rebar. Walter Maciejewski. Ernest Remenius. Raymond Korwek. and Jerry Macchia. FRESHMAN TEAM n. o.7 COMMANDING OFFICERS First Row: Sqt. Luther Bailor. Major Donald Estes. Req. Ll Colonel Edward Lambert. Bait. Lt. Colonel Alfred Bromberg. Major Fred Teitge. and Sgt. Joseph Young. Second Row: Lt. Edward Kasiak. Capt. Robert Sweitzer. Capt. Cecil Miller, and Capt Eugene Csubtk. Third Row: Lt. Anthony Orgon. Lt. George Katana. Lt. Roy Parmley. Lt. John Kulanko. and Lt. Robert Korwek. Fourth Row; Lt. Charles Gonzales. Lt. George Stouqh. and Lt. George Kopscick I HEADQUARTERS COMPANY Ma)Oi Fred Toitqo Adj. John Kulanko. Ill Sgt. James Ottoson. and M Sqt. Paul Kachui. Fusl Platoon: Lt. George Kopscick. PI Sqt. John Toth, and Rt Guide. Jack Garzelli. First Squad: S Sgt Joe Emery. Virgil Gonan. and Asst. Sgt. Bill Jackomls Second Squad: S Sgt. Jorome Ballogg. Frank Zaloudek, and Asst Sgt Eugene Rulf Third Squad. S Sgt. Omar Buckner. Hubert Yankusky. and Asst. Sgt. Henry Jacobsen. Second Platoon: Lt. Roy Parmley. PI. Sgt. George Strotars. and Rt. Guide Fred Korwck First Squad S 'Sqt. Rudy Hayduk. Edward Hurysz. Gerald Nay, and Asst Sgt. John Williams Second Squad: S Sgt. John Kmets. Richard Frank. Vernon Koester. and Asst. Sgt. Virgil Kollemen. Third Squad: S Sgt. Steve Kratkoczki. Donald Bono. Donald Karp. Louis Giacomin. and Asst Sgt. Ronald Downey ANTI-TANK COMPANY Coplain Cecil Millet Adj. George Katana. 1st. Sgl. Michael Baton, and M Sgt. Ted Korabel. first Platoon: Lt John Roach. PI. Sgl. Stanley Kaminmki. and Rt. Guide William Kleban. First Squad: S Sgt Harold Hardy. Dominic Brugioni. Marlin Sohovich. and Aul Sgl. Gene Goad Second Squad: S Sgt. Robert Karriman. Bern ard Beckham. Edwin Starczew ki. and Asst Sgl William Schultz Thud Squad: S Sgt Willard Helwig. Robert Ha mann. Ted Piernikowski. and Asst. Sqt. Oral Bowen Second Platoon: It Robert Korwek. PI Sgt Robert Schroeder. and Rl. Guide Arthur Anderson. Fust Squad: S Sgt Walter Baran. John Giacomin. Edward Rogola. and Asst. Sgt. Jack Dowell. Second Squad: S Sgt. George Gregorash. Leon Bowen, and Asst. Sgt. Dave Homiak Thud Squad: S Sgt Joseph Tokash. Raymond Trottier. and Asst Sgt. Gregory Luptak. HEAVY WEAPONS COMPANY Captain Robert Fedorchak Ad). Richard Wojkovich. 1st. Sqt. Paul Smar. and M Sqt Harry Elkins. First Platoon: 1st. Lt. Anthony Orqon. PI. Sqt. Leroy Fisher, and Rt Cuidc Richard Boer. First Squad S Sqt Edward Carr. Donald Sawochka. Bob Seeley. John Wanat. James Dimitri. John Turzai. and Asst Sqt. Allred Jankowski. Second Squad S Sqt. Raymond Bobillo. Allred Burnell. Richard Dent. William Halaschak. Sam Macchia. and Asst Sqt Joe Forkull. Third Squad: S Sqt. Robert McKay. Edmund Devitt. Edward Chontos. Dan Kopack. Robert Karriman. James Becher. and Asst Sqt. Bill Williamson, Second Platoon: 1st Lt. Charles Gonzales. PI. Sqt Bill Smoot, and Rt Guide Steve Jovanovlch. First Squad: S Sqt. Charles Liedtke. Harvey Hulse. Robert Geddes. Donald Diperl. Bob Reno. Joe Kendra, and Joseph Hostetler. Second Squad: S Sqt. Ray Karp. Harry Molchan. Bill Salka. Donald Kopack. Andy Dranchak, and Ray Jenkins. Third Squad: S Sqt Chester Siminski. Ross Schmidt. Joe Petruch. John Woyor. Leonord Karr, and Stanley Pete. SERVICE COMPANY Captain Eugene Czubik Ad). Roboit Powen. 1st. Sqt. Frank fancosek. and M Sqt William Smock. First Platoon: 1st Lt. Richard Vigil. T Sgt. Peter Mussie. and S-'Sgt Robert Detert Fust Squad: S Sgt. Carmelo Sapone. Russell Milligan. Paul Patterson. Robert Bubik. and Asst Sgt. Robert Dobts. Second Squad: S Sgt George Koko- tovich. Richard Dudenski. Cornell Oresik. Donald Sommers, and Asst Sgt. loseph Popescu. Thud Squad: S Sgt. Frank Brush. Henry Dziadosz. Richard Magdos. Paul Brownell, fames SarbenoH. and Asst. Sgt. Andrew Rebar. Second Platoon: 1st Ll. George Stough, T Sgt Robert Nelson, and S Sgt. Angelo Canales Fust Squad: S Sgt. Wil- liam Klym. William Chuch. Stephen Hayduk. William Richardson, and Asst Sgt David Gregor. Second Squad: S' Sgt Casmir Tokarz. Richard Price. Donald Hewlett. Edward Dranchak. and Asst Sgt Cyril Austin Thud Sguad: S Sgt. Richard Bianchi. David Roll. Andrew Chuch. Sam Radivan. and Asst. Sgt Michael Tomaszewski. PRO PATRIA 'Your son, my lord, has paid a soldier's debt: He only lived but till he was a man; The which no sooner had his prowess confirmed In the unshrinking station where he fought. But like a man he died.''—Shakespeare. J anJdll P)roo fi M.k £  ohu tjokol S t eve Pdcxoli Hudson Phillips hdttk«w Pisk u - Doho d i affirty H Chrij R « form dt w  n dr V 'icV de K ocV es 1 Cwcirt Sdu V o . o v c V (VU„ Vv o.k OVI cV x e _o «Ud Yv-d% V ZcUtW ry dz P) uk ur d t er t CP arr Jdlier D una-j ski . Carl Tick etty Kehheik t Idh eri y Jack Gro a Pill I d hi CjUlzt Stanley Jdm Wi tYtcU U cm at A ol April 9. 194S Duvuf Sept. 5. Tanned, smiling faces were every- where. Gay voices and laughter marked the greeting of old friends. It was good to get back to school after all. Sept. 9. The Raiders started the football season off with a bong as they defeated Catholic Central 6-0. Sept. 12. First year typing students found they had a little difficulty in getting their fingers and the keys to co-operate. Sept. 14. The opposition proved a little too hard to handle as Emerson won 20-6. Sept. 20. Pioneer Staff began to organize. Early plans Indicated it would be full of sur- prises. Sept. 26. Tolleston certainly had something to cheer about as they walked all over Froebel for a 12-0 victory. Sept. 29. Miss Ginn's Glee Club sponsored a Star Dust Dance that was really super. Gayly colored musical staffs added a decora- tive note to the gym. Oct. 2. First issue of Tolly-Times. Every- one had his nose buried in a copy, eagerly catching up on the latest gossip. Oct. 3. Social Club opened up under new sponsorship. Miss Petyo. former Tolleston graduate, and Mr. Coons, chemistry teacher from Lew Wallace, were the new sponsors. Oct. S. A breathlessly exciting finish cli- maxed a hard-fought game Unfortunately Hammond Tech came out on top 14 to 12. Oct. 6. Heads turned to stare as G. A. A. initiates walked through the halls wearing a combination of their Dad's shirts, overalls, and victory garden bouquets. They really looked odd. Oct. 14. Second year Spanish students had a swell time at Mrs. Wendt's cottage on the lake. Over-enthusiastic rowboating resulted in a few very wet casualties. Oct. 20. Orange pumpkins, witches, and black cats lent an eerie air to the G. A. A. Hallowe'en Dance. Oct. 24. Latin Club initiates took a special trip to Hades as pait of their Initiation. That's one trip they wished was in the Is this trip really necessary ? category. Oct. 27. Despite Joltin' Joe Stevens' five touchdowns, the Raiders lost to Lew Wallace 40-31. Nov. 10. Th ninth graders' big event, the Freshman Frolic, was a definite success. (You could tell it was a success by their sleepy faces next morning.) Nov. 16. The auditorium's first dramatic production, the Emperor's New Clothes was a colorful and amusing play. Jerome Bal- logg's figure showed to advantage. Oct. 17. Something new in the way of school dances took place. The juniors held a sock dance which meant everyone danced in stockinged feet. Very cute! Nov. 19. With election day just around the corner, the political arguments got hotter than ever. The ones in civics and history were the most exciting. Nov. 21. As the football season closed basketball began. Tolleston played a very neat game and beat Hobart. The score was 34 27. Nov. 22. A Thanksgiving dance, the Tur- key Trot, was sponsored by the Tolly-Times Staff. Bright plaid shirts and jeans were the fad. Nov. 30. A big dance climaxed the end of the football season. The highlight of the evening was the ‘crowning of the queen. Mary Plshkur. Her ladies-ln-waiting were Shirley Brown. Titina Pupillo, and Marjorie Yaborek. Di€VUf Dec. 4. English classes were busy writing Christmas messages to Tolleston boys and girls in service. Dec. 8. An impressive candle light cere- mony highlighted the Spanish Club Initiation- Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served by the initiates. Dec. 12. Saturnalia (Christmas to you) was celebrated by the Latin Club. Special guests were Bob Nichols and Wallace Leshk with their dates Norma Modolo and Irene Corxine. Dec. 13. The Raiders ran into a little tough luck as they dropped a close game. The score was Edison 38 and Tolleston 35. Dec. 22. Christmas vacation began. Stu- donts tore out ol the building the minute the 3:55 bell rang. Jan. 9. Little Women provided top-notch entertainment for a packed auditorium. The cast did a swell job. Ian. 12. Tolleston chalked up another vic- tory by defeating Hammond Clark 31 to 27. Ian. 15. Victor began to take senior pic- tures. The boys brushed off their best suits and borrowed Dad's favorite tie in prepara- tion. Girls took special pains with their hair and makeup. Everyone crossed their fingers and hoped for the best. Ian. 17. Nearly two hundred hoboes at- tended the debate class's Bum's Blowout. The main attraction was a variety show which included a ballet dance that was a scream. Ian. 24. Everyone studied like mad as exam time rolled around. Later they found, much to their sorrow, that you can't learn a semester's work in one night. Oh. well, better luck next time. Ian. 30-31. An exciting murder mystery. Nine Girls. had everyone on the edge of his seat as the plot deepened. The ending came as a surprise to most of the audience. Feb. 1. Victor took Pioneer pictures again. The staff had quite a time getting things or- ganized. Feb. 5. The chemistry class was glad to get out into the fresh air after experimenting with sulfur dioxide. It's a powerful, choking gas that makes you feel pretty miserable. Feb 14. A large crowd enjoyed the Valen- tine's Day Concert. All the singing groups performed beautifully. Feb. 16. The seniors had a special treat. They not only saw coast guard movies about D-Day but heard the experiences of a coast guard hero who actually took part in it. He had all the girls swooning. Feb. 22. The Raiders opened the sectionals with a decisive victory over Washington Township. The second round was won over Roosevelt by the very close score of 37 to 36. However, the semi-finals told a different story. Kouts won 40 to 35. Emerson won the sec- tionals after defeating Kouts 60 to 16. Feb. 27. The Sophomore Girl Reserves went to jail! Don't get excited, though. It was only a visit Mar 3. Plans were discussed by the Stu- dent Council for a plaque honoring Tolleston students who had served in the armed forces. 7 l Tetany Mat. 8 to 10. A janitor's strike resulted in an unexpected but wolcomo vacation. Girls with vividly-colored pajamas, pin curls, and cold-creamed faces held a pajama party at Betty Sidnam's home. Mar. IS. The staff breathed a sigh of re- lief as thoy sent off the first of the Pioneer to the publisher. Mar. 22. 23. 24. Pride and Prejudice. the latest of the auditorium productions, was one of its best. That’s high praise, indeed. Mar. 27. Baseball, love notes, and dreamy faces wore sure signs that spring was just around the corner. Apr. 7. Uniforms, uniforms, and more uni- forms! It was the Military Ball, of course. The girls' gayly-colored gowns showed to advantage against the background of uni- forms. Apr. 9. The twelfth grade English class discussed love and marriage. They came up with some surprising ideas. Apr. 13. The Sophomore Hop was post- poned because of President Roosevelt's death, on April 12. Apr. 15. When the Pioneer went to press, the R. O. T. C. show was still a mystery to us. Ray BobUlo. who was in charge, wouldn't even give us the date. Apr. 18. Sara Crewe's adventures were just as popular as ever as proved by the audience reaction to the Little Princess. They were very enthusiastic. Apr. 20. Mickey Isley's orchestra provided dance music for the G. A. A. spring dance. It was just the right tonic to shake off the beginnings of spring fover. Apr. 27. The band went modern. It played both swing and classical music at the concert The combination sounded very good. May 7. 8. 9. Due to the manpower short- age. the entire cast of the Parents' Show con- sisted of women. They gave four one-act plays that kept the audience in stitches. May 15. When will we get our Pioneer? That question nearly drove the staff craxy trying to find an answer. May 23. 24 . 25. Miss Dyar presented a very timely play entitled Letters to Lucerne. It concerned a girls' school in Switzerland just before the war. May 31. june 1. Voices blended in beau tilul song as the May Concert got under way. June 2. All the girls looked their prettiest and the boys their handsomest on the night of the Prom. There was the usual race to beat the milkman the next morning. june 10. Reverend Ladizinsky was the guest speaker at the Baccalaureate services. All the seniors looked so solemn. June 11. Vocational commencement was held for all the schools. Tolleston made a good showing. June 12. Graduates of all the schools marched down Broadway and into Memorial Auditorium to hear several speakers. june 18. Tears were shed as the graduates marched down the aisle in their long gray robes to receive their diplomas. June 20. Vacation arrived at last. We all looked forward to long days spent lazily on the beach. 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