Trafford High School - Reflector Yearbook (Trafford, PA)

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omior Cjfaw First Bow-F, Sanders, Koloski, I. Drost, A. Ruffin, I. Cupcts, B. Mustriunni, P. Mzistriunni, M. Mussaro. Second Row-B. Lawrence, D. Ccllich, I. Lovre, B. Zigarovich, K. Frander, V. Olin- zock, L. Smith. Third Row-G. Grzician, M. Beck, F. Poguc, M. Lawr-ence, I. Capcts, J. Cynkur, A. Culiiver, D. Krcelic, NV. Lcnart. First Row-C. Colick, I. DiCesure, B. DiRin11ldo, W. Fitzimmons, J, Drugonick, D. Todaro, B. Snopko, T, Moyers. Second Row-E. Erwin, L. Bucar, J. Lefflcr, R. Mikan, B. Marshalic, I. Cavalancia, R. XVz1'cts. Third Row-E. Malloy, I. Scales, W. Sage, S. Banasic, D. Booher, N. Mclndoe, R. Slmy. 21

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omior .J474f5f0l g As our class approached the huge, ominous building looming before us our group wondered just what lay ahead of us. We were entering the massive portals known as Trafford High School where we have been sentenced to four years of hard labor for repeated mental cruelty to the faculty, for the last eight years. We shuf- fled into the Building and were appointed to two different cells . . . Mr. Kenyon was head guard of one cell and Mr. Cibulas of the other. We elect- ed a committee to represent us. Robert fdonit spell my name with the ic? Marshalic was our president and there were also three other officers whom we seem to have lost record of. We had quite a bit of fun that year at our class parties and our two cell keepers helped us tremendously. Jane Drost and Violet Olinzock were chosen as Freshmen attendants. Betty Zigarovich and F lo- rence Pogue were our cheerleaders. Next year after having been paroled for three months we landed back in the abuildingi' with a higher status and were known as Sopho- mores. Mr. Faulk, the new head warden, had been appointed in our absence and now welcom- ed us at the door. Filing through the familiar halls we realized how much we dreaded to be back. Having been briefed on our discipline rules we elected Margie Lawrence as our presi- dent, Iohn Scales, vice-president, Florence Pogue, secretary, and Joe DiCesare as our honest treasurer. Our class contributed many boys to the prisonis basketball and football teams and the Sophomore girls nearly dethroned the mighty Seniors in the interclass basketball games. We chose two lovely May Queen attendants, Betty Zigarovich, and Florence Pogue, to grace the royal court. Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Buehner helped our class so much that we were granted another parole for good behavior. That summer found us enjoying our freedom outside the building We began our third year of the sentence in Sep- tember as Juniors. We elected to the important job of leading us through the new year, Iohn Scales as President, Iames Leffler, vice-presi- dent, Amelina Buffo, secretary and Josephine Gynkar as treasurer. Our Iunior football play- ers, Scubby Cavalancia, Lefty Leffler, Eddie Er- win, Lou Bucar, Muggs Marshalic, Stush Ban- asic, Don Todaro, Bob Mikan and Bill Fitz- simmons helped the team to win many games. The Junior-Senior class party finally came off and everyone had a good time. Basketball sea- son arrived and to the Boys, Varsity, coached by Mr. Trembath, was added the services of james Leffler, john Scales, Paul Bucar, Scubby Cava- lancia and Billy Snopko. The Junior girls on the Girls' Varsity were Margie and Bertha Lawrence, Jean Capets, Florence Pogue and Irene Lovre. Gerry Gracian was the Junior manager. Both teams had a fine season. The Iunior boys inter- class teamis games with the Seniors and their upset by the Sophomores kept the crowd on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The boys ended up in a tie with the Seniors and went down to defeat by one point in the playoff. The interclass girls were defeated by the Sophomores and Seniors and decided to hang up their basketball togs and call it a season. After basketball season the Iuniors produced a great play, Crazy Housefi Florence Sanders and Lois Smith were Iunior attendants to the lovely May Queen, Gloria Grande. Dolores Gel- lich, Mary Ann Beck, and Jean Capets were gyp- sies watching for the beacon on the Brocken. To help finance the big event of the year, the Junior and Senior prom, we sponsored bake sales and dances to raise money, and finally the big day arrived. The gym was decorated as a Silver Bally. We danced to the music of Tommy Car- lyn. It stopped raining one day through the last week of school for the junior picnic at Bushy Bun. The students amused themselves playing softball, badminton, and croquet. Some just sprawled out on the ground and rested while other brave pioneers set out to explore the sur- rounding territory. Sage and Dettle uncovered an abandoned mine and an unopened coke bottle which they had bought at an Indian village fthey saidj. By the time Robbie got a fire started every- one was starved and made short work of the hot dogs and the tub of lemon blend. Everyone had a good time and came home sunburned and still curious about Sageis wigwams. The year had come to an end and now we look forward to being the Seniors of 1950.

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Lgblo omore Cycwd Adforg In the early days of our career as Sopho- mores, we were still a bit timid, but as the days turned to weeks we finally came out of our shells and rose as one of the most active classes in the high school. We chose as our chief executive Bill Mor- row who once more proved to be an efficient leader. As members of his cabinet we chose Peg- gy Gibbs, Ronald Peduzzi, and Lucy Asquinog vice president, secretary, and treasurer respect- ively. To fill the place in our hearts made by the departure of our two peppy cheerleaders Patty Cole and Patty Haines, came Barbara Kljucaric and Bill Vergot from Patton Twp., and an old classmaate from way back, Clyde Minnis, who hailed from Swissvale. We were well represented in the musical and athletic fields as well as in many of the var- ious clubs and activities as proof of our active- ness. On the football squad were the Peduzzi twins, Patsy Paul, Mike Zeravica, Donald Vanis- ko, Frank Wengryzn, John Schneider, John Na- buda, and Russel Loutsenhizer. Randall Groth was a manager of the team. On the Basketball floor we had representing us John Serafin, Eddie Banasik, and John Schnei- der on the Varsity, and on the J. V. there were Ron Peduzzi, Bill Vergot, Frank Wengryzn, Frank Stanisic, Jimmy Brown, John Schnieder, Eddie Banasik and John Nabuda. The girls chosen for the Varsity were Lois Turchan, Hattie Boyd, Angie Cannillo and Bar- bara Kljucaric. On the track team we had S. Serafin and B. Lloyd. On the baseball team Ron Peduzzi, Mike Zeravica, Bill Morrow, John Schneider and Frank Wengryzn added their athletic ability and Rey Peduzzi offered his brains to be scorekeeper. The girls inter-class team CThe Amazona', as the boys so fittingly called themj played ex- cellent basketball, losing only one game and then only to be defeated of the championship crown by the Seniors with the heartbreaking score of 17-16. The boys however did not do so well, winning only one of their games and losing three. Pat Cole's vacancy was excellently filled by Lucy Asquino, another cheerleader is to be pick- ed. In the Band were J. Brown, A. Capets, P. Gibbs, M. Murray, L. Turchan, B. Holsinger, and T. Mikan. Bill Vergot, B. Lloyd, B. Morrow and J. Serafin served as color guards. Our high- stepping majorette was Jeannie Traficante, who will lead the band for the remainder of her high school years. ' A. Capets, J. Brown and T. Mikan lent their musical talents to Mr. Shank,s swing Band. The Student Council representatives were Barbara Holsinger, Billy Vergot, Evelyn Mathias, and Bill Morrow. Lucy Asquino and Anne Capets were the happy girls when the votes were counted for May Queen attendants. They made a pretty picture as they marched up the aisles in their lavender gowns. Ron Peduzzi was the only Sophomore end man in the Burnt Corkeris Minstrel, and he was a corkerl Some of the people are still wondering how he managed to lean out almost parrallel to the floor without falling. We sure put on a swell chapel program this year. It was the talk of the school for a week. And how can we forget that Sophomore Masquerade Ball? Both of our parties turned out successfully and every one had a great time. Do you remember, we even got the boys to do some folk dances. To conclude the year we had a wiener roast. It of course rained, but that didn't stop us! We just sat in the rain and had twice as much fun. We set a record these past two years. We got all of our Freshman dues and most of our Sophomore dues paid. Looking back over the year brings back many pleasant memories. Maybe not for Miss Wilson and Mr. Kenyon though, we nearly drove them frantic with our spit balls. Will they for- give us? The year is over and although we are sorry to say we are no longer MWise Foolsf all that sorrow will turn to joy next year when We be- come the high and mighty Juniors.