Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1948 volume:

Whea Father Time tipped the hour glass in 1922, Tolleston was just one small grade school building which housed 281 students. The school grew steadily and eleven years later, a$ the sands of time reached the 1934 mark, Tolleston organized its first high school class, a sophomore class, which con- sisted of 124 students. Two years later, in 1936, 89 of these students gradu- ated as Tolleston’s first senior class. As the sands continued to sift through the glass, achievement was recorded through the formation of clubs, the entrance in intramural athletic contests, and the activity of the auditorium department. Tolleston was fast becoming a progressive, well-rounded high school. In 1947, Father Time discovered the sands in the glass had run out to dis- close the twenty-fifth year of the existence of Tolleston School. There- fore. in this school year of 1947 and 1948, Tolleston is celebrating its silver anniversary with a justifiably proud record. The enrollment has now reached the 1,638 mark with 157 graduating seniors. There arc clubs ami organizations to suit the interests of every stu- dent, and ground will soon be broken for a new addition to the east building. As you turn the pages of this lx� ok. you will see how every phase of l'ol- leston High School life has progressed and how each club and activity, each student and teacher, has contributed to the cultural, civic, athletic, and edu- cational advancement of Tolleston High School. Panorama of Proer ogress . . . past. prcsent and fo OUR SCHOOL—A DEMOCRACY What does it takes to make a school? Students, parents, faculty members, and the community make a school. What does it take to make a good school? Good students, good parents, good faculty members, and a good community make a good school. Who is responsible for maintaining a good school in a democracy? Who is responsible for maintaining any part of a democratic government? I he preamble of the constitution starts with the expression, We the people . . What does that expression mean to you? The expression, We the people . . . ,” has no place in the literature of a country unless the government of that country is a democracy. Neither do the words, We the people . . . have any place in a democracy unless “We the people” are willing to assume the responsibility necessary to ob- tain and maintain the privileges and rights we expect. The practice of granting the privileges to individuals or groups with no responsibilities attached is contrary to the very philosophy of democracy. The practice of demanding the privileges and rights with little or no in- terest in assuming responsibilities is also contrary to the philosophy of a democracy. Can we assume that our privileges and rights in a democracy come to us in proportion to our willingness to assume responsibilities? If we assume this line of reasoning, then a good school in a democracy can be acquired only when all of us assume the responsibilities necessary to obtain and to maintain the standards we wish. It may mean that We the people” may need to educate ourselves to sac- rifice and assume responsibilities for our conduct and for the conduct of our friends. The more the students, the parents, ami the members of the community work together with the faculty in assuming responsibilities for obtaining and sharing the privileges, the more democratic our organization can be. Then we can call it OUR SCHOOL and OUR COMMUNITY. It is a pleasure to work with the students, parents, the community, and the faculty of the Tolleston school with this view in mind. J. W. Standley, Principal Tolleston High School Standing: William Stern, Charles Lutz, superintendent. Seated: Dan Krietzman, Rev. Newton Fowler, Mrs. Uno T. Hill. The Board of School Trustees speaks the final word on all school issues. They hire the teachers, approve the budget, and pay the rental on all films shown at school. In the planning of Tolfeston’s new building, the school trustees have played a prominent part by okaying the plans and accepting the bids. To these people, the Board of School Trustees, Tolleston will be grateful for its school of tomorrow. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OFFICE STAFF todian of th rs' IJor°thy (--°, Miss Bette Bean, handles requisitions for anything from a new book to a bolt of satin . . . Miss Klaine Bart- kowski types those fateful words ir- regular hours absent” on some unfor- tunates’ record. % Mr. Durkle, the searching shepherd, who is always looking for the straying black sheep . . . . . . Who then are led to Miss Adeline Galkowski, who either gives them the precious blue slip or sentences them to the four o’clock workroom—other- wise known as the Bastille. MILDRED GILPIN Guidance Director In 1923 Tolleston School opened with six teachers. To- day, in 1948, it boasts of forty- eight persistent men and wom- en who encourage and inspire, scold aiul berate, laugh and play. COKRINE MEHALSO Commerce Mathematics VIRGINIA COMEFORD OLIVE LESKOW Mathematics EDMON GOFORTH Mathematics JUANITA JOICE Science and Mathematics WANDA STEFANSKY Commerce These loyal faculty members are living examples of the co- operation and leadership which they teach, whether they’re telling the students their ABC’s or helping them to dec- orate the gym. CHARLES WISE History GEORGE CRANE History Psychology ANNA MARSH History ELSIE WENDT Spanish English MARY C. JEFFRIES Latin English OPAL FRENCH EDMUND BIELSKI Junior Library Band CHARLOTTE DAMROESE Music MARTHA GILDERSLEEVE Speech Dramatics Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education SGT. CECIL JOHNSON Military Science Row: Mrs. Co,,, President Richard Hartal and Vice- President Walter Gogola. To the class of '48 has fallen the honor of graduating in Tolleston’s twenty-fifth year of existence. The thoughts of these seniors, like the thoughts of others before them, turn from final examinations to senior farewell night, proms, caps and gowns, visions of wedding rings, college degrees, grease paint, or typewriters. Whatever their post graduate plans may be, the class of 1948 will strive to carry out the ideals of progress, co-operation, and democracy. Senior sponsors ... Mr. Crane, Joe Vance. Mrs. Owings, Miss Come- ford. MARY BARAN Girls’ Club Social Club G. A. A RICHARD BARTAL Senior Class President Social Club BETTE BEAN Social Club G. A. A. Concert Band DONALD E. BLANK INSHIP 7)0? Pcm DARLENE ARTHUR HELEN BABINCHAK BONNIE BAHNSEN ROSEMARY BAN G. A. A. Latin Club Social Club Social Club Social Club Valedictorian Girls' Club Girl� ' Club G. A. A. Spanish Club Art Club SENIORS BETTY BOB IK MARGARET BOWEN' G. A. A. Social Club G. A. A. Social Club DOROTHY C. BRAUN Dramateers G. A. A. Social Club Tolly Times MARLENE BRAYACK G. A. A. Concert Band Science Club Girls' Club Social Club ROBERT BROWN Social Club INEZ BRYANT Spanish Club IRENE CENKO G. A. A. Social Club DOREEN CLAPP G. A. A. Social Club ALLEN CLARK Track R.O.T.C. Captain Spanish Club Science Club Cross Country BARBARA CLARK Social Club Mixed Chorus HELEN CONWAY Concert Band G. A. A. Girls’ Club Science Club Latin Club DOROTHY CORRELL G. A. A. Council Glee Club President LORRAINE DOWD ED DROP BETTY JEAN DUNN G. A. A. Cheerleader Social Club EDWIN DYMANOWSKI Social Club MAYNARD EDSON Spanish Club Social Club Movie Operator Science Club VINCENT ELIAS Science Club Tolly Times RICA FULEA G. A. A. Social Club Spanish Club Girls' Club AL GALINIS Football Spcial Club BOB GAYDOS JOHN GIACOMIN Social Club Football Baseball Latin Club Social Club Hi Y Activity Chairman WALTER GOGOLA Concert Band Hi Y JACK GREGOR Football Manager Hi Y President Social Club MARGERY CUBA Concert Band G. A. A Latin Club Social Club CHUCK GULLIC Concert Band RICHARD E. ED HILL HIGGINBOTHAM R.O.T.C. Lt. Col. Rifle Team Science Club JEAN HILTON BILL HILTON G. A. A. U. S. Merchant Marines Spanish Club Girls1 Club HARRY HOSKINS Baseball Dramateers Science Club Spanish Club R.O.T.C. Captain EUGENEJAMROK Baseball Social Club NORMA LEE JAEGER Pioneer Staff Social Club Spanish Club Girls' Club DELORES JACOBY G. A. A. Girls' Club Social Club ROBERT J. HULT Debate Concert Band Track Hi Y Vice-President Science Club President ROSE MARY JASIAK DONALD JENKINS JAMES JENSEN HOWARD JONES Social Club Eootball Latin Club Concert Band Treasurer Track R.O.T.C. Major Cross Country Hi Y R.O.T.C. Lt. Cc Social Club MIKE A. KACMAR Football Baseball Latin Club Social Club HAZEL KALETTA Glee Club Vice-Pres. Art Club EUGENE KEZY Social Club Movie Operator Science Club WILLIAM KAZLAUSKUS Football Social Club Spanish Club WILLIAM KARRI M AN- TED KAMINSKI Hi Y Cross Country Manager MARY ANN KOLIC G. A. A. Social Club Girls’ Club CONNIE KOMOROWSKI G. A. A. Girls' Club Social Club PATTI KONOPACKI G. A. A. M ixed Chorus Social Club DAN KOPACK Social Club r. i A'f DON KOPACK Social Club RAY KORWF.K Baseball Basketball Football Dramatccrs Social Club MARY KRAVICZ Social Club Spanish Club RICHARD ALLEN KURTH Football Track Social Club Science Club Senior Class Treasurer MARGF LASKODY Science Club Social Club Girls' Club MARTHA LAZO G. A. A. Social Club JFRRY MACCHIA SALVADORE MACCHIA Social Club CHL'CK LIFDTKE Football Social Club DELORES LYNN Pioneer Staff G. A. A. WALTER MACIFJEWSKI HENRIETTA MANOSKI ADELINE MARKER BOB DEAN MEDVED Football Baseball Basketball Track Concert Band Mixed Chorus Girls Club President Social Club Pioneer Staff G. A. A. Council Cheerleader Student Council Social Club Basketball Baseball Social Club Cross Country VIRGIL MOSLANDER VIVIEN MRISCIN Student Council Social Club Debate Concert Band Spanish Club NFL I CLARA MODOLO G. A. A. Council Concert Band Social Club JACK MUSGRAVE DONALD NEDBERG MARIE NENIOS STEVE NESTOROVICH Social Club Debate Concert Band Social Club Hi Y Science Club AGNES ORESIK ANN OSLIZLO Senior Class Secretary G. A. A. Council G. A. A. Treasurer Latin Club Science Club VERONICA OSLIZLO LaNEA OTTOSON Social Club G. A. A Mixed Chorus Social Club 1-atin Club JOHN PACZOLT Football Hi Y Social Club Science Club Baseball JOAN PADOL G. A. A. Social Club Latin Club Girls’ Club FRANK PASTOR PATRICIA E. PERRY Social Club Debate (NFL) Girls Club Latin Spanish Social Club Club Club LORRAINE DIANA PETERSON Social Club JOE PETROVICH Football Social Club MARY PUCI RICHARD RADIS G. A. A. Vice-President Social Club RICHARD RANDON GABRIEL REBA Football Latin Club Science Club JOHN REILLY EVERT RALPH REIMER G. A. A. Secretary Hi Y Social Club ERNIE REM EXITS Basketball Cross Country Tolly Times Baseball Manager EDWARD ROGALA JK JOE E. ROMANO Social Club Football Manager Basketball Manager Spanish Club Science Club BARBARA RICHMOND G. A. A Girls’ Club Social Club Mixed Chorus Secretary BETTY JEAN SAAGER Dramateers Tolly Times G. A. A ‘Social Club Girls’ Club JIM SARBENOFF Football Social Club SHIKLEE SMELTZER G. A. A. Council Latin Club VIRGINIA SMELTZER Concert Band G. A. A. Spanish Club Girls’ Club Social Club Salutator ian ELEANOR STOLARZ G. A. A. Pioneer Staff Social Club BERNICE THOMAS G. A. A. FRED TOKAR Social Club ELEANOR TOM ASZEWSKI Latin Club EDWARD SF.UCH NICK TH1ROS Football Track Student Council Vice-Pres. Science Club Spanish Club Concert Band Hi Y Science Club Social Club IRENE TOTH LOUIS TRIBUZZIO G. A. A. Pioneer Staff NICK UHRINCHAK LEONA URBANEK Football Social Club Latin Club Social Club Oh boy, look what I got! RUTH VOLK Girl ' Club Social Club Science Club JAMES VRABEC Social Club R.O.T.C. Captain EDITH VAUGHN ROBERT J. VICIAN Science Club Spanish Club Jr. Bd Directors I-ake County TB Association JOSEPHINE VIRGO Dramateers DOLORES WANORES Latin Club Social Club ROBERT L. WARD R.O.T.C. Cheerleader Social Club Mixed Chorus Science Club EVELYN WHITTAKER Dramatcers G. A. A. Girls' Club Social Club BARBARA WOODS DOROTHY' YEDINAK PETER ZAKUTANSKY G. A. A. Social Club President................Steve Yelich Vice Pres----Elizabeth Emery Secretary................Norma Estes Treasurer......James Ballogg JUNIOR Dorothy Aaron Dorothy Alley Arlene Babacz Janies Ballogg Mal el Harneko Fordyce Batcheller Patricia Bennett Betty Binge Don Bohillo Don Bodnar Carol Burns Betty Cenko Bob Charochak Louis Chizer Emil Cioni Walter Cisowski David Clark Dorothy Clark Martha Cornell Winifred Curley Dolores Daniels Tom De Laughter Helen Demeter Cora Denning Theresa Dravet Kd Dziadosz Catherine Ell Darrell Elser Elizabeth Emery Norma Estes CLASS George Feibclkorn Eugene Frisinger Eleanor Gal Lydia Garbus Catherine Gross Lorraine Guba George Haburjak Nadia Haggard Richard Haraburdo Shirley Harter Robert Hcstcrman Robert Hoffman Betty Homiak Barbara Hrischuck Dwaine Hubbel Phyllis Hult Joan Hurta Irene Kalina Betty Karabin Lillian Kaufman Norman Kendt Joan Kish Marlene Kocbernick Komisarcik Kostka Pauline Kovach Phyllis Koziatek Paul Krill Mary Ksenak Helen Kuzma Jeanne l.ach Celia Lazo Betty I-ecik Patricia Lcpp Viola Liedtke William Lopcka Armatu) Lopez Frank Lopez Valerie Macl od Joe Malocha Lawrence Manoski Eugene Marker Arthur Marshall David Martin Joe Mayfield Joe McAdams Alvin Miller David Milligan Joe Miskuf Andy Mlachik Don Mohrs Kvelvn Momot Walter Monchilovich Dorothy Montorsi Clara Mounce Carroll Noll Bernice Novak Doris Novak I ouisc Orgon Mike Pachapa Mary Ann Pavloff Maxine Perxo Nancy Primer Joan Sapino Fred Saltier Georgia Scheid Harold Schcub Robert Primer Scott Arthur Sebben Paul Sinchuk Marie Skifano John Pupillo Marge Slota Florence Smeltzer Edith Smith David Sokit Kay Kadivan Mike Stolarz Helen Surlier Louise Sutton Hans Taub Josephine Kemenius Mary Valenis Alex Varro Dorothy Vernarsky Gene Wallace Bruce Holierts Wallace Webdell Weinand Wilson Jimmie Rudolph Lee Woods Steve Yelich Stanley Zielinski Evelyn Zicmanski Bob Adams Aaron Allard Paul Alvcraz Bob Anderson Delores Baines Victor Baltrushaitis Donald Baumgart Mary Beckham Bob Bobik Steve Bodak Armand Boltovitz Shirley Boddos Mildred Bowen Arlene Brantner President.......Richard Buhr Vice-Pres........Albert Volk Secretary... Jerry Rakowski Treasurer.... Manuel Segura Shirley Buczkowski Dick Buhr Charles Bush Sharon Carlson Jack Carpenter Kenneth Chancy Ruth Chuch Jeanne Crain Bill Dalzatto Vincent Daniels Catherine Danko Anna David Dealta Davis Ann Denning Donald Diggs Naomi Ditter Bill Dixon Virgil Dowd CLASS Pat Downey Bob Drotar Mary Dwyan Alice Kstes Evelyn Khrenfeld Mary F.ichstetter Betty Erlcr Geraldine Fedorchak Ronald Fromann Delores Cadbury Donald Gaddis Francis Gallo Clara Garbus Delores Garza Geraldine Geruska Marquita Goodwin Steve GreRor I hat was the best floor show I’ve ever seen! Ed Gronberg Bernard Guba Alice Haack Rosemary HaRen Ed Halaschak Pete Halkias Wayne HigRinbotham Eleanor Hines Bill Horvath Marlene Hoskins Betty Hroncc Delores Hulse Joan Hull Warren Hyde Jennie Inzerello Shirley Jefferson Norma Jensen Eugene Kalina John Kamza Delores Kandrach Dorothy Kaplan Eleanor Harriman Bob Keane Joyce Kelly Doris Kendt Peggy Kezy Donald Koester Mike Kokinda Anna Kopploinan Betty Mathis Bill Mavieurs Marion McCorkle Boh McGlothlen John Meanovich Arlene Millard David Moffatt Paul Mohrs Phyllis Nay Elizabeth Nenios George Nestorovich Sophie Novak Rosemary Oslizlo Dorothy Peterson Anita Phillips Helen Porvoznick Betty Prescott Don Purcell Julia Kravicz Richard Kravicz Mike Ksenak Jean Kvachkoff Martha Kylsa August I .a Mantia Richard Langbehn Gerry Lynn John Lindsay Rose Lopeka Amelia Lucco Sam Maletta Richard Markle John Marshall George Martin Mary Martin Donna Massa John Scott Manuel Segura Walter Serynek Andy Shrader Don Small Betty Smith Dominica Virgo Albert Volk Bob Volk Alvin Wanthal Richard Wargo Juanita Whiteside Barbara Smith Glenn Smith I.eah Smith Helen Sparks Jack Stafford Betty Stanck 'fills rma Whiteside ■tty Winkowski hn Wolters an Wzaolek arie Yaros Janet Pushka Ed Kadivan Geraldine Rakowski Robert Reigert Christ Rembis Margaret Rembis James Rich W'alter Romanchak Thomas Sasak Robert Schmidt Robert Schumacher Eleanor Scott Joyce Stanton Don Starczewski Mary Ann Suech Shirley Swisher Joan Tarchala Barbara Tobolski Bob Tokash Elaine Trottier Paul Tuscanis Dan Urbanek Billy Vanderlpln aul Varro Roberta MacKeigan. President Barbara (iuba.. Vice-President June Alvarez.........Secretary Tom Kisylia..........Treasurer Rosemary Bacs June Alvarez Virginia Ard John Batcheller John Bean Jerome Beckham Nadine Berry Tony Nick Bobillo Bukur Ethel Doris Chizer Davis Mary RayBelle Dobrowolsky Elliot Ray Alfred Bianchi Bono Lawrence Bob Burns Crider Delano Elsie Dcgcneffe Doty Marian i Fcdorchak Barbara Charles Billy Bailey Brush Bush Dolores Edith Tom Shirley Czazasty De Nicola Dowell Foltz Marian Reba Bloshka Bryant Frank Freda Candiano David Christ Virginia Diamond Drotar Catherine Fronczak Is it Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck? Daniel Heck Jerry John Jackomis Jamski Marvin Judy Jurgcnsen Keefer Frank Mike Kisielcwski Kosanovich Henry Eleanor Arthur Lewis Oliver Holtz Jacobsen Jankowski Kalberer Kelly Tom Richard Kisylia Kritlow Sidney Eileen Tom Harry Rosemary Delores Hoskins Jaeger Johnson Kaletta Kelly Kmetz Paul Lemly John Alice Hostetler James Ronald Dorothy Beverley Jerome Shirley Joseforsky Karr Keneson Konrad Longazo Frank Tom Lubash Marcus Eddie Betty John Mayersky Mizcrak Monchilovich Marian Nick James Macchia Marino Millard Mike Charles Mlachik Moore Grace Overholt Roberta Don Joan McKeigan Mayersky Miller Arlene Molnar Lorraine Dorothy Anthony Nelson Novak Parini Roland Perry Joe Piazza Eddie Pishkur Herbert Quillen Tom Rumford Dorothy Sehben Donald Sharp Marilyn Peterson Suzanne Pinkerton Irene Pojani Arthur Ragan Maryann Salomon Ronald Sebben Frank Petruch John Piper Edward Pollack Margaret Reigert Howard Sattler Geraldine Piazza Helen Pisarsky Irene Puci Roger Ricketts Kenneth Scheub Betty Smith Leona Sohovich Rosemary Steinin er Audrey Swanson George Thiros Ronald Shumann Phyllis Smith Leonard Sokit Harry Stevenson Dwaine Swisher Betty Thomas Sara Shirvinski Donald Skolak Gerald Snodgrass Roland Solivis Vickie Suleman John Terwillinei Bill Tokash James Totman Margaret Toth Marilyn Underwood John Warren Frank Wilk Carol Witt Ray Zaborowski Robert Trottier Dorothy Vasily Peter Warren Janetta William Bob Wolaszya Eleanor Zakutansky Betty Ann Ward Kenneth Webb Joan Willis Paul Woods Doreen Zavada Robert Ward Pat Witner Shirley Winkowski Elliott Yelich Paul Zeffer How unusual . . . the whole class is paying attention to the teacher. Is there . crowd? Rerobraiu t m , r tho days V° £ i0 r? SktpV ;hing- The class is studying . . . Curly” is catching flies . . . and Kczy is dreaming of Bernie. I he first Tolleston annual consisting of twenty pages and called the •‘Tattler was published in 1930. In 1933. the name of the annual was changed appropriately to the “Pioneer in honor of those settlers who founded one of Gary's oldest communities. Just as 1 olleston has grown from an awkward village to a modern com- munity. so has the the Pioneer outgrown its embryo stage. To satisfy the needs of the ever-growing school which it represents, the “Pioneer” portrays each phase of student life from academic subjects to extracurricular ac- tivities. Martha Cornell, copy-art. Joan Firme. copy-art. Mr. Keneson. Shuttersnanpcr The editors and assistant's— their Irene Toth Eugene Marker Shirley Swisher Don Bodnar Harold Scheub Norma Jaeger Shirley Wallace Lewis Chizer Eleanor Stolarz TOLLY TIMES Marian B.o,Wh, reporter. ShirUy 5SLJH Wan- rence Burns. reporter: Pan. Mohr, P“'« ,sh o,f r“ ‘.,on. ,„� un, ed,tor; Dorothy lP rt,; V ,'r1' M CUOd- 'd,,°r; ‘ f.e“ : IXtimte for sponsor. Mi� � Anna Mar� h. To satisfy a need for keep;£ TOLL !M - in and 901,1 “ ,wo TitTinfalcy the TOI.LY TIMES was issued every four weeks and m toward a ,-weekfy newspaper. Aah. the stencils finally finished presses mar—l()I. will soon be out ,rking when t Hans )� ' ne funny .ictures- lleres funny dience, Will they warn the engineer in time? A solemn moment—a rare occasion at Will the cruel orphanage claim the rehearsals, kids? Sounds like a soap opera. The theatre fever was first evidenced in Tolleston by the formation ot the Senior Dramatic Club in March of 1936. When a member of that club had earned fifteen points, he was entitled to belong to the Honorary Dra- matics Society. A few years later the group changed its name to the Honorary Audi- torium Group, and the members were known as Hags.” Because this name seemed to be rather undignified, the members now call themselves The Dramateers.” Membership, and the coveted pin. is open to any senior who has had three or four years of dramatics and has done outstanding work in acting or producing. This year the Dramateers not only have taken leading roles in Cinder- ella and You Can’t Take It With You” but have also received vocational diplomas in fine arts. Slap him down again. Pa. The complete casts of You Can’t lake It With You .... What a mob!!! (ircasc paint, oriental robes, flats, stepladders .... The Dramateers have been at it for four years and they still love it. The know-it-alls of the knobs and dials. They show anything from aa English classic to a bird's eye view of Mexico. DRAMATICS THE THREE FATES_______No. that isn't Madame Defarge in the corner ... There are no people like show people.” 1'hey put away their bobby socks and bubble gum ... . . .. . and presto—Cinderella and Prinre Charming. Under the stars .... one holy night.” Gee, Tom, it’s Gold!! The big date—looks as if the family is chaperoning. Petticoats and pinafores, corncob pipes, and buried treasure it’s a boy’s world .... Sprained ankle?—Well, all's fair in love and war! Robert Hull, Donald Ned- bcrg. district winner of the Rotary Contest; Pa- tricia Perry, Betty Pres- cott, Miss Davies, Virgil Moslander. “Resolved, that the federal government should require compulsory arbi- tration in the settlement of labor disputes in all basic industries.” That was the important question with the debators as they buried their noses in the pages of the “Statistical Abstract” or “The Debators’ Manual” or fervishly typed rebuttal cards. Although the debators worked hard, their efforts were well compensated by the winning of first place in the Gary sectionals and a tie with Crown Point for district honors. James BaltuKK president; Robert Ward vice-presi- dent: Barbara Richmond, B o b Tokash, Bernadine Satanek. Mary Beckham. Hazel Kaletta. Delores Garza, Amelia Lucco, Genevieve Satanek. Grace Overholt. Miss Charlotte Domroese. Both the Mixed Chorus and the-Girls’Glee Club have developed by leaps and bounds under the capable baton of Miss C harlotte Domroese and done a great deal of do-ra-me-ing this year. Their list of performances included Marianne,” an operetta, a Christmas concert, and an Raster program. Several of these selections were rendered so capably at the solo and as- sembly contest that the Toileston contestants waikd off with four of the seven first place awards. CONCERT Barbara Wilson. Margery Cuba. Henrietta Manoski. 1st Row: Donald Nedberg, Bar- bara Scott. Paul I-emley, Vivian Sebben. Casmir Remkus, Charles Gullic, Edward Gron- berg. Virginia Smeltzer. Walter Gogola. Nick Thiros. Helen Sparks. 2nd Row : Robert Hult. Irene Pojani. Dominic Bonta, Geraldine Rakowski. Clara Mounce. Armand Bol- tovitz. Lorraine Nelson. Shirley Buczkoxvski. Catherine Gross. Clara Modolo. Phyllis Smith. 3rd Row: Doris Novak, Sylvia Hydo. Dorothy Sebben, Norma Jensen. Gerald Zielinski. Margaret Reigert, Charles Grennes, Clara Garbus, Phyllis Hult, Evelyn Alley, Jean Lach. BAND 4th Row: Arthur Sebbcn, Delores Czazatty. Patricia Downey, John Zavacky, Vitti- toe. Joan Harris. Jean Kvachkoff, Ruth Chuch. 5th Row: Harold Porter. Marlene Bray- ack. Robert Tokash. Doreen Zavada. Ronald Newcome. John Bean. August I-a Mantia. Mary Martin. Elaine Trottier. Helen Porvaznik. Doris Kendt. 6th Row: Dwaine Hub- hell. Carolyn Johnson. Robert Bobik. Mary Ann Valentine. Edward Halaschak. Maenon Someson. Ronald Schumann. Bette Bean. James Jensen. Helen Conway. Joyce Stanton. Edwin L. Schrocdcr (In Memoriam) W ords cannot express the grief the students felt at the death of Mr. Schroeder. He will al- w a y s be remembered by the students not onjy as their respected band master but as their friend and com- panion. Tollcston Concert Hand's march of progress is one of the prides of Tollcston School. The band has sprung from twenty-seven, members in 1934 to sev- enty-four members in 1948. This 1948 band has kept right in step in the march of achievement by thrilling the spectators at football games with snappy formations and ultra modern fluorescent lighting effects. Aad then there are the twirlers and the major, like Margery Cuba, Barbara Wilson, Jean Lach, Evclyr Alley, Henrietta Manoski. and Virgil Mos- lander, who added color to the band’s concerts and parades. When the band looks this serious, it can Edmund BicUki (The new maestro) After working with Mr. Bielski on marches concert pieces, and so- lo numbers, the stu- dents found in hint a true comrade and a fine musician. As usual, the band participated in many ac- tivities this year. Backing up the band with sup- port and money was the Band Booster Club, which sponsored a cakewalk held in the Tollcston Bark. The profits from the cakewalk were supplement- ed by the money which the band earned by selling magazine subscriptions. For the excellent sales- manship displayed by the band members, the Cur- tis Vocational 1’lan awarded them with a beautiful mahogany plaque. For the first time in the history of Tolleston. the vocal department shared honors with the band. The combined efforts of the hundred eighty students resulted in a magnificent performance. only mean the spring concert is not far off. Three cheers for the backbone of the band—the Band Booster Club, who makes it possible for us to have uniforms, instruments, and trips like the one to Washington, D. C. 1, Of .st V 7 'V Captain Mach” on the alert. Standing: S. Yelich. A. Allard. J. Lindsay � McGlothlen, J. Stafford. J. MacAdam� , B Hesterman. M. Kokinda, J. Pupillo, L. Chiz er. B. Schmidt. Kneeling: G. Thiros, P Krill. E. Radivan, T. DeLaughter, W. Ro manchek. B. Adams, D. Bonta, B. Guba, E Marker. N. Kendt. FOOT RICHARD KURTH By scoring 36 po i n ts apiece Tolleston's “ t o u c hdown U- ri? Tolleston High School's first football team was organi .ed in 1935. The first game of this 1935 season resulted in a 0-0 tie with Hobart. Later on in the season, the Blue Raiders defeated this same Hobart team 13-12, for Tolleston's first football victory. BALL JIM SARBENOFF twins” tie I first for the city champion- ship. onic on ft‘ani • f« «. “ght. iight; Tolies ton’s football teams have showa great progress through the years from the 1935 team, which won 1, lost 4, and tied 1, to the present day Tolies- ton teams which constantly win over 50 percent of their games. Coach Herbert and his men of tomorrow. Standing: R. Kritlow, L. Burns. O. Kelly. I. Beckham. R. Ward. D. Ragen, R. Perry. R. Trottier, F. Kisielewski. T. Johnson, r. Petruch, F. Wilk. H. Kaletta. Kneeling: J. Warren, P. Warren. R. Ricketts. R. Shu- man. H. Quillen, J. Bianchi, T. Marcus. J. Piazza, P. Sofra. J. Konrad. T. Kisylia, J. Bean. Sitting: N. Bukur, M. Milligan, G. Thiros. In 1947 Tolleston has been fortunate in having an exceptionally fine foot- ball team. This team, built on many returning lettermen was well coached and trained. Jack Wallace e ' Oh, darn, they got him. Pete Jenkins Hay Korwek John Giacontin Knock him down, boys! Make that kick! A1 Galinis With the exception of several heart- breaking losses at the end of the sea- son, Tolleston's record was a good one. It included the only victory over the city “champs,” Roosevelt of Gary. Ad- ditional honor was bestowed on our team when seven of its members were chosen to be on the district all star squad. Chuck Liedtke Eddie Suech Joe Petrovich This looks like a touchdown. z - COUNTRY Standing: A. Wanthal, R. Huh, C. Rembis. A. Clark. P. Varro, F. Lopez. Coach Devitt. J. Jensen. B. Volk. M. Segura. V. Daniels, A. La Mantia. B. Keane. J. Vra- hec. Kneeling: R. Anderson. I). Bodnar. P. Mohrs, J. Jackomis, B. Bobik, S. Gregor, E. Piskur, B. Drotar, P. Alvarez. B. Tokash. Sitting: N. Marino. P. Halkias, W. Hig- genbotham, R. Sebben. Although the first cross country team won only two meets while losing 8. it has steadily improved until this year it won 4 meets. With progress such as this, it won't he long until Tolleston has an undefeated cross country team. BASKETBALL Compared with Tolleston’s first high school basketball team, this 1948 sea- son has been a successful one for Tol- leston. The team of ’35 won its first Rame over Hammond Clark by the score of 19-11, but finished the season with 8 wins and 18 losses. Like our first basketball season this season of ’48 was also marked with its ups and downs. Among our season’s wins were victories over pow- erhouses like Washington of E.C., Froebel, Horace M a n n , and Hammond Clark. Although there were 10 games in the loss column, 6 of them were by the narrow margin of 1 or 2 points. Get that rebound! Walt Ernie Gene Bob Mike Majcski Remcnius Wallace Charochak Kacmar Pupillo Romano Standing K. Chaney A. Miller R. Reigert B. Adams L. Chizer Kneeling J. Stafford M. Segura K. Kalina P. Alverez J. Lindsay Coach Vance These boys, the reserves and freshmen, will be the stars of Tolleston’s future basketball teams. One look at their records will prove that Tolleston’s basketball future is bright. Standing R. Kritlcjw R. Ward R. Trottier N. Bukur H. Quillin J. Konrad T. Marcus K. Web S. Malletta Kneeling Coach Vance R. Shuman J. Warren I). Mayer sky P. Warren BASEBALL Baseball is a fairly young sport at Tolles- ton, the firt team hav- ing been organized in 1941. Their record of 6 wins and 8 losses in- cluded a victory over t h e conference S t e a dy improvement has been noticed in the baseball team, with last year’s squad coming up with some of the best baseball in Tolles- ton’s history. § Top Row: A. Marshall. E. Marker. C. Holi- dick, B. Lopeka, A. Miller, G. Wallace. H. Dziadosz, E. Jamrok. Second Row: R. Kor- wek, B. Frank, J. Wallace. V. Koester, S. Pete, J. Giacomin. Bottom Row: Coach Vance M. Milligan. J. Pupillo. ✓ 1st Row: Kneeling: Dorothy Correll. Bernice Thomas. Vivian Sebbcn, Irene Cenko Mary Baran, Evelyn Whitaker, Agnes Oresik, Eleanor Stolarz, Maenon Someson, Adeline Marker, Anne Oslizlo, Maryann Kolic, Virginia Smeltzer. Genevieve Satanek. Connie Komorowski, Shirley Smeltzer. 2nd Row: Helen Conway. Marlene Brayack, Margery Guba, Dorothy Braun, Margaret Bowen, Doreen Clapp, Darlene Arthur. Berna- dine, Satanek. Clara Modolo, Lconelda Montorsi. Betty Bobik, John Reilly. Mary Puci, Delores Henna. 3rd Row: Irene Toth. Barbara Richmond. Louise Buczkowski. Shir- ley Wallace. Dorothy Bahnscn. Joan Firme, Betty Saager, Delores Jacoby. Jean Hil- ton. Rica Fucla. Veronica Oslizlo. Martha Lazo, Patricia Konopacki, Bette Bean, Betty Dunn, Barbara Scott. Officers, Seated: Dorothy Mac Aaron, publicity chairman; Maenon Someson, president Standing: Agnes Oresik, treasurer; Mrs. Kay. sponsor; Mary Puci, vice-president; Mar- gery Guba, social chairman; Joan Reilly, secretary. JUNIORS 1 t Row: Dorothy Aaron. Valeric Macl-cod. Clara Mounce, Jean l.ach, Florence Smcltzcr. 2nd Row: Celia Lazo, Edith Smith, Lillian Kaufman, Louise Sutton, Ar- lene Babacz, Betty Lccik, Joan Sapino, Margaret Slota, Mary Kscnak, Phyllis Hult. 3rd Row: Cora Denning. Betty Cenko, Joan Hurta. Maryann Pvloff, Dorothy Clark, Rose Kostka. Delores Daniels, Mary Jane Komisarcik, Lorraine Cuba, Eleanor Gal, Lydia Garhus. Phyllis Kozitak, Helen Kuzma, Maxine l’erzo, Martha Cornell. Louise Orgon, Bernice Novak. A “champ’' shows how it’s done. Gadhurv garct k Irene Pojani. June 1st Row: Clara Modolo, Vollyball; Dorothy Cor- fell, Speedball; Adeline Marker, Baseball; 2nd Row: Ann Oslizlo, Cap tainball; Joan Kish. Hand- ball; Lydia Garbus. Hik- ing Biking; Phyllis Hult, Basketball; Vivian Sebben, Racquets Sc Pad- dles. ,hai at a e A - • ♦ he Vo« M 'aSl, banquet 'lb awaited speeches. its lw- a«atd . W an l ‘ e ProV Thi� e� ds pe dance. iect y«ar —■■ [ VVte vVf i -A I' V lot f al 'gis '' ' vr: 4 � «ta toed girls in IW.ng � STUDENT The freshmen . . . . posting pears of wis- dom in our spacious halls. The sophomores . . . . making decorations for the ballroom — other- wise known as the gym. The juniors . . . writ- ing excuses again. Seated: Adeline Marker, secretary; Virgil Moslander, president; Keba Bryant. Edward Suech. Eugene Marker, David Milligan. Standing: Joan Kish. George Thiros. Marie Yaros, Mr. Goforth, sponsor; Judith Keefer. Gerald Zielinski. Bernard Guba. The seniors .... looks as if they’re cooking up a big deal with Mr. Standley. Doris Novak, secretary; Donald Bobillo, treasurer; Armand Ia pcz. president; Cora Denning, vice-president. I he Spanish Club, under the faculty leadership of Mrs. Elsie Wendt, was organized in 1935. Developing leader- ship, increasing interest in the Span- ish language, understanding the cus- toms and geography of Spain, and af- fording recreation were and arc the purposes of the Spanish Club. Our Espanoles have had a great deal of fuu this year fulfilling the aims of their club. They started the year with an invitation which almost did away with the initiates. At Christmas time there was a pinata which held all the pretty gifts that the members had brought for each other. Then, as fin- ishing touch to a successful year, came the gala event—the fiesta—in true Spanish tradition. SPANISH 1st Row: Betty Erlcr, Dominica Virgo. Helen Sparks. Doris Kendt. 2nd Row: Tom 1st Row: Mary Komisarcik. Doris Novka Sasak. Martha Klysa, Vincent Daniels. Pat Perry. Bob Keene. 3rd Row: Shirley William Kazlauskis, Martha Cornell. Bottos, Margaret Rembis. Delores Garza. Barbara Scott. Armand Lopez, Joe McAdams, 1st Row: Rica Fulea. Allen Clark. Maynard Edson, Mary Puci. Don Bobillo. 2nd Row: Row: Dorothy Bahnsen, Maryann Valentine. Emil Cioni. Jean Hilton, Lewis Chizer. Walter Cisowski, Virgil Moslander. LATIN Florence Smcltzer, social chairman; Louise Orgon, treasurer; Mike Kokinda, vice-president; Pat Lepp, secretary; Tom Del iughter, president; Mrs. Jeffries, sponsor. The “Latina Sodalitas” first organized in 1034, has aimed at understanding the p r a c t i c at and cultural value of Latin. This year the Latin Club, with Mrs. Jeffries as sponsor was very active. When the mem- bers weren’t marching through Gaul with Caesar, conjugating verbs, or fortifying room 301 with catapults or bat- tering rams; they were planning their initiation party Christmas dance, or Y'alentine box social. In March the members of the club attended the Latin Club con- ference where they presented a skit in which the stu- dents traded places with the Roman gods. The T-Square is one of Tolleton’s newest clubs. Under the sponsorship of Miss Olive I.eskow. the club was or- ganized in. 1944, and desired to develop to the highest possible degree the pho- tographic talents of its members. By conducting classes in the tech- niques of photography, Mr. George Keneson. our local photographer for the “Pioneer” helped the club to achieve its goal. Those denizens of the darkroom put their talents to practical use and turned out a clever 1948 calendar which featured action shots of school and community life. Officers: Don Bodnar, president; Rcba Bry- ant. cameraicr; Arlene Millard, secretary; Barbara Cuba, vice-president; Norma Jensen, treasurer. Kneeling: Paul Tuscanis. Steve Gregor, Alvin Wan- thal. John W otters. Charles Cum ley, Harry Langbehn. Walter Sery- nak. Standing: Chris Dia- mond. Phil Malis, Miss Olive Leskow, sponsor, John Hostetler. Mildred Bowen. Beverley Keneson, Joan Hull. Audrey Swan- son. Harold Scheub, De- lores Kaudrach. Patricia Bennett. Donna Mae Mas- sa. Dave Clark. Joe May- field. T SQUAEE Because the junior am! senior girls felt a need for a club in which they could discuss their problems, compare notes on the latest fashions an boy friends, and have a few good “hen parties, the Girls’ Club was organized in the fall of l‘ 45. with Miss Ann Shir- ley Gray as sponsor. Carrying out the requests of the girls this present year were Dr. Kop- cha, who delivered an illuminating talk on life and love; and Miss Cash, who gave a demonstrated lecture on the use of cosmetics. The social angle or hen party was taken care of adequately at an Italian dinner as the girls attempted to ma- nipulate lengthy strands of spaghetti. Patricia Perry, social chairman; Phyllis Hult, vice-president; Miss Ann Shirley Gray, sponsor; Henrietta Manoski, president; Genevieve Satanck, secretary treasurer. GIRLS’ CLUB Be� 1? ’ % but • • ou'y s ou YjittfUfl' this g ° Seated: Steve Yclich, Miss Corinne Mehal- so. sponsor: Mike Kokinda, Joe Romano. Maenon Someson. James Jensen. Standing: Janetta Williams. Maryann Suech. John Bean. Mr. Edmund Bielski. sponsor. Several years ago the student body petitioned Mr.Standleyto approve the formation of a so- cial club where the boys and girls could gather each week to further their dancing ability or just get to- gether. The petition was granted, a victrola was bought and the So- cial Club swung into action. Whether it's, “May 1 have this waltz?” or “Come on. sugar, let’s shake a shank,” every- one has a good time and attests to the pop- ularity of the Social Club. R. 0. T. C Sargeants Johnson and Haas look pleased .... this inspec- tion must he one of our ribbon winners. lice Day. a me- ns occasion, and ring squad to pay Kneeling: Lt. Col. J. Jen- sen. Lt. Col. E. Higgen- hot ham. Major I). Jenkins. Standing: 2nd. Lt. G. Fie- hlekorn, 2nd Lt. K. Kadi- van. 2nd Lt. E. Cioni, 2nd Lt. D. Somers. Capt. K. Ward. Cap . J. VrabcC. Capt. H. Hoskins. Capt. A. Clark. Capt. J. Rudolph, 1st Lt. J. Pupillo. 1st Lt. R. Alt. 1st. Lt. D. Elser, 2nd Lt. I). Huhhel. 2nd Lt. I). Martin. 2nd Lt. J. Snyder. 1st Lt. E. Marker. 2nd Lt. I). Bodnar. COMPANY E Cadet Capt. H Hoskins. I). Bod- nar. 1st How: Cadet Capt. D. Jen- kins. C. Moore. I). Small, J. Ter- willigcr. K. Schcul). 2nd Row: J. Snyder. X. Kcndt. O Kelly. J. Hal- stead. D. Starczewski. P. Zeffer. 3rd Row: J. Rudolph. P. Sinchuk. W. Serynak. C. Noll. 4th Row F. Marker. R. Primer. K. Diamond. F. Kisielewski, A. Marshall. M. Sto- larz. COMPANY F Cadet Cap� . J. Vrabek, J. Carpen- ter. 1st Row: D. Martin. F. Lopez. I). Clark. D. Heck. J. Meanovich, I). Sokit. B. Quillen. 2nd Row: E. Cioni. T. Dowell. J. Hostetler. M. JurKensen. W. anderlaan, J. Wsz- olek 3rd Row: R. AI� . J. Webdell. R. Hcstcrmann. D. Libician, L. Burns. A. Parini. W. Higgrnhoth- am. K. Dziadosz. In the fall of 1939. the efforts of the Tolleston community and the school athletic department were rewarded by the establishment of Tolleston High School’s first R.O.T.C. unit. The military training thus offered the boys has been a large factor in developing the qualities of good leadership and good citizenship. The Tolleston unit has lived up to the expectations of the school and community by placing eleventh from forty schools in the second Army Rifle match, placing first for Gary in the Hearst Trophy match and first in Gary's federal inspection. V ts) . 14 A H ?. COMPANY G Capt. A. Clark, G. Nestorovich, Major J. R. Jensen. 1st Row: D. Elser. E. Drop. J. Mayfield. R. Buhr. P. Tuscanis, W. Horvath. J. Pmer. 2nd Row: G. Feibclkorn. L. Manoski. C. Baltrushaitis. V. Dowd. J. Rich. R. Wargo, A. Shrader. 3rd Row: J. Miskuf, J. Ballogg. R. Hoffman, B. Roberts. R. Harburdo, J. Kamza K. Webb. 4th Row: D. Mohrs, R. Varnclis. I). Scott. G. Smith. M. Pachapa. E. Palinski. COMPANY H Capt. R. Ward. T. Rumford. 1st Row: R. Radivan. E. Charbonncau. W. Tokash, H. Scheuh. J. Tolman. E. Gronherg. C. Rcmbis. 2nd Row: J; Roach. H. Porter. A. Wanthal. E. Zielinski, D. Dcgeneffe, N. Libi- cian. 3rd Row: J. Pupillo G. Ha- burjak, T. DeLaughter. C. Grcn- ncs. P. Weinand.