Trafford High School - Reflector Yearbook (Trafford, PA)

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zmior Class History The curtain rises as the visions are cast upon the screen of high school life. The first scene portrays the enterprises of freshmen. Class officers are being elected, volleyball and basketball brings forth new talent, wrestling is the delight of every boy, and the jovial parties are enjoyed by all. A rollicking operetta named ul-l. M. S. Pina- fore is given be-fore a large audience. Another picture is flashed upon the screen. The fast-learning freshmen have now reachied the stage in their career entitling them to the right of being called by that honorable name, sophomores. A group of promising lads have a passion for basketball. With little effort they have defeated the upperclassmen and received laurels for their achievement, Through the efforts and reprovals of the saucy little president an excellent party is being held. Both jitterbugs and waltzers are given ample opportunity to display their skill. The Exhibition is held. All the pupils are exhibiting masterpieces and the many patrons greatly admire the work of the pupils. The Cilee Club has reached deeper into the realm of music, and the Gilbert and Sullivan 'ilvli-kado is being produced. Hearken! The legions of Caesar are attacking on all sides and the pupils are trying to distinguish between a scalene and an isosceles triangle. Their delicate brains are in a mad whirl. However, they manage to fight on and are emerging, standing on firm ground. The third scene shows a happy class of juniors. Perhaps this is the most important year because it is now that the group has really begun to do things. After having two parties all efforts are devoted to preparing for the Prom. Tea dances are being held with the aid of recordings administf red by the mechanically-minded president of the class. Charles Himmler. A blast of the trumpet of victory introduces the news that the Oratorical if W Contest has been won by a representative of the juniors. Another suc- cessful operetta, l-learts and Blossoms is being probuced. Also, the stu- dents have learned to sing in French. 4 The curtain is drawn upon the past. A messenger appears on the stage. His message- Though laurels have been won and lost in both physical and mental trials, days of joy and depression have been encountered, most important has been the building of sound friendships. Peace, happi- ness, and success is the final godspeed to the class of 1939. We shall always be united in two things, our love for Trafford and appreciation of what we have learned there for the good of others and the uplift of humanity. Compliments of Kennywood Park Corporation Kennywood Park-Pittsburgh's Playground ZI

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Sophomore Class History Upon entering high school, we as Trafford freshmen, soon became accustomed to our new type of work, and it was not long until we were able to enter into our social and athletic activities. We elected our class officers, Bill Ryan, president, Betty jane Tewes, vice president and Eleanor Howieson, treasurer. Soon after the election we had our first party. The girls were disappointed toulearn that the boys wouldn't dance fstubborn thingsj. The second freshman party was a big improvement over the first. The boys were more con- genial, and the girls kept Mr. Kelly and Mr. Wilson busy on tag dances. One of the biggest events of the year was the operetta, The Mikado , by the Girls' Glee Clubs, under the direction of Mr. Renton. Helen jonlia sang the title role and Mildred Foster had a prominent role in the cast. Twenty of our girls sang in the chorus. This year was the year for the Exhibition. Everyone was kept busy making designs, drawing, cutting, and decorating When it was finished, we had a wonderful display for our parents Our May Queen attendants were Betty Earle and Eleanor Howieson. Dressed in orchid, they presented a lovely picture, and we were proud of them. At the close of the year we were overjoyed at losing the name greenie . In our sophomore year we received a little more recognition and consideration. ,Iimmie Ferraro played tackle on the varsity football team, andjohn Brletic had a place on Traf- ford's famous wrestling squad. During the first three weeks of school, we elected Mildred Foster as our president, Elmer Macesic as vice president and Wesley Cutman as treasurer. Later, in the May Queen election, Elsie Stone and Kathryn Skrgich were victorious. The sophomore girls' basketball team surprised everyone by being beaten by the freshmen, but we retaliated by defeating the juniors. This year the Girls' Clee Clubs were taken over by Miss Virginia Ciethin, who directed the operetta Hearts and Blossoms. Both boys and girls participated in the operetta. George Mazur represented our class in the cast of leading characters. Everyone worked very hard to make the operetta a success. to Trafford High Some of our interesting characters are Eleanor Howiesons. .still Waite-ing Dolly Lavish ........ 4th period flirt Catherine Bucar. .........., giggles Elsie Stone. sheep without a Shepherd Francis Himmler ..... drummer boy Margaret Horranic. .Blondie eh, Vic Kathryn Skrgich .........,.. Dopey Florence Johnston ..... musclebound Sara Leger ......... Red light---stop Vic Masteranna .... .... S now-White Jacqueline Morris Alfred Echenrod Bill Ryan dancing doll bashful bashful immie Ferraro .... .... f ootballhero Frank Todaro. ........,......,. chief Bob Kalan j a ......... Happy-go-lucky Albert Nania . Chewing Gum Supply Co. Dorothy Bryan. . ..Beautiful Dreamer Betty Tewesfiddles while Shank burns Imogene Hunker. . . . .the eyes have it 1- 41 . K .'x Our sophomore year is now complete, we are looking forward to our return as juniors J. I Compliments of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 331 Once a member, always a member 22