Trafford High School - Reflector Yearbook (Trafford, PA)

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Y CLASS OFFICERS fleft to rightj-J. Baker, A. Gioia, C. Peduzzi, A. Pogue. ' ' ',,'. XT SENIORAS Four Successful Years Together A few Senior boys were standing in the hall looking at the bulletin board announcement of the Army Air Cadet Examination. Gee, said the first, it doesn't seem possible that we'll be leaving school this year. Remember how important we thought we were as Freshmen? Yes, replied the second, and how proud Huck Monahan, Pat Gorman, and jack Baker were when they were elected class oificers. They did a good iob though, considering the class they had to work with. The third fwho seemed to have girls on his mind threeffourths of the timel remembered particularly the two lovely blondes, Helen Petrina and Alma Pogue, who were the Freshies' contribution to the May Queen's Court that year. Then into the midst of their reminiscing popped Halfy, who took the part of the Jester in the operetta The Forest Prince. Both parties, they remembered with surprise, were pretty much of a success their first year, thanks to the committees. We had some star gazers that year too, supplied the first. Jack Baker, Halfy Gioia, Koony, Pedul, Pat Gorman and Mary Grace Lovett were members of the Astronomy Club. The late bell for the next class rang, and they passed on into study hall. But when a Senior be' gins to reminisce, there's no stopping him. Putting their heads together, the three of them remembered that Carl Peduzzi was big chief of the class that year with Dutchy Howes and Koony helping him. They pulled this moronic class through their second year in which Mary Grace Lovett and Margaret Lovre marched up the aisle behind the Queen. Margaret Lovre and Ann Bucar were selected as cheer leaders and Helen Petrina and Emma Zigar' ovich were very wisely chosen to lead the band. A few members dropped out of the band that! year, but a goodly number of Sophomores took part in the oper- etta Crocodile Island. The teacher in charge of study hall tapped on the desk, but to no avail. The three happy, lazy Seniors were remembering the lamp that was knocked over in the Junior Class Play Life Begins at Sixteen. But Brez and Bandy, between them, patched it up. Margaret Wiser walked up to sharpen her pencil and the Senior who was thinking about girls three' fourths of the time ibut what Senior isn't?J recalled how pretty she and Mary Kraynak looked in the May Queen Procession. Helen Baric, Jack Bakery and Andy Leger had a bigger job than ever, taking care of the business of this class which was becoming worse by the year. And the Prom: oh! wonderful life! dancing to Jack Merlin's orchestra. The second Senior remembers suddenly how they all got stranded coming home from the Kennywood Park Picnic. Some fun! With the teacher reminding them that they are Seniors now fin name onlyj and should conduct themselves as such, they can see that their officers, Iack Baker, Halfy Gioia, Carl Peduzzi, and Alma Pogue must be ready to tear their hair out. Helen Petrina walked in to make an announcement and they can picture her, in her filmy white gown, floating up the aisle to receive her crown as Queen of May. +Irene Marowski and Harriette Dean, two dark haired beauties, will be in attendance. When an ambitious student asks permission to go to the library, these studious Seniors recall their Senior Class Play, They Also Serve. Koony and Pedul kind of stole the show that time. Last but not least, the Seniors, both boys and girls, were victors in the interfclass basketball tournament. Their minds finally wandered back to the fact that they might not be able to attend the Prom this year if Uncle Sam decides he's too lonesome without them. But even though they may be scattered all over the world next year, that doesn't save them from receiving a well deserved time room slip from the irate study hall teacher, which quickly brought thcm back to the present. 11

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q:'a+s 1- ,wir-er- nasi:gwf'g1,-z sr arf, A 1, , . Mrs. Grace Lohr Miss Betty Earl Mr. Raymond Darr N. x Other Competent Aides OUR NURSE Mrs. Lohr, our school nurse, has been very active in prof tecting the health of the students for the past seven years. We are fond of her and shall miss the many pleasant Home Nursing Classes she conducted. Her careful instructions on health will always be remembered, and we know they shall prove very helpful. The community has become well acquainted with her and many have taken her helpful advice. We hope she will continue to keep up the good work. ouiz SECRETARY A graduate of the Class of 1941, Miss Betty Earle, obtained the position of Mr. Seville's secretary in 1942. As we enter the office, we can be sure she will be there to greet us with her win' ning smile and pleasing personality. Her efficiency and care' fulness in her work have been valuable and appreciated by Mr. Seville. She enjoys her work and does it well. We con' gratulate her for her fine work. We are proud of her and wish her many more happy days with the school. OUR MUSIC SUPERVISOR Mr. Darr, formerly of McDonald, came to Trafford in 1943. A graduate of Carnegie Tech he came here to undertake the responsibility of Music Supervisor. Through his earnest eff forts and patience he has achieved the respect and friendship of all. He has been very successful in conducting the band and the other musical activities of the school. The Mixed Chorus is progressing very well under his fine direction. With his knowledge of music he has successfully performed his duties as Music Supervisor. We hope he will remain in Trafford for many years to come.

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i BREZOVIC, ROBERT Bi-ez me ' ' SENIORS BAKER, JOHN Biff Motto-Better late than never . . Senior Class President . . Basket' ball varsity . . Junior, Senior Class Plays. BARIC, HELEN Helen Honor student . . Defense stamp worker . . specializes in talking . . efficient secretary . . secret heart' throb . . Senior Class Play. .i Likes people and playing the pi' ano . . very witty . . Reflector -f Staff . . Junior Class Play. --i Q-CARTER, BENNIE Benny Very quiet when 'he's in school K' . . likes dancing, singing and o. H playing the pian CHESTER, AGNES Aggie Is forever blushing . . most quiet girl in the senior class . .ambition -to grow a few inches. DEAN HARRIETT I-Iarriette Beautiful Senior . . May Queen attendant . . stylish . .pleasant . . corresponds with??? . . Ambition -dietician. BANDY, CARL Bub Feeds his car Wheaties so it will run . . Band member . . enjoys skating . . Aviation Cadet. BOSTEDO, CATHERINE Kay Enjoys cowboy music and square dancing . . Defense stamp helper . . a country Miss with a keen sense of humor. BUCAR, ANNA Babe Oh, those eyes . . a peppy cheer' leader . . wonderful sense of humor . . favorite subject - Spanish. CERCONE, SAMUEL Sam Wants to be a man of leisure . . pet aversion is school . . Varsity Football . . Aviation Cadet. CZAPOR, EDWARD Butch The best and only butcher in the Senior Class . . very good student . . Aviation Cadet. DiRINALDO MARGARET Divine A lover of cowboys . .Pastime- writing to service men . . short' est girl in class . . junior Class Play. 12