Woodlawn High School - Woodlawnian Yearbook (Woodlawn, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1944 volume:

WOODLAWNIAN STAFF Editor Mary Ann Felton Associate Editor Mabel Cnandler Junior nign Fern Hause senior nign Student Council Irene Garbacz Guido Galfo uomemaking Eleanor Klimscnot Personals Helen Potter sports Victor Durni Shop Chester Flgiel Reporters-at-large Virginia Plarr Justine Tnomas Beatrice Sonix AGVISOI' R. Lawrence FACULTY Vernon W. Heiman, Principal Junior Senior nign Scnool Marlon Creedon, Vice Pflncfial Rosalyn Creedon Leslie Hawley Betty Mcbricie Margaret Coughlin Rutn Lawrence Lillian Feldstein Alton Dunklln Element School Francis Manley, glee Principal Dorotny Powell Dorothea Hausnalter Hyla Smith Mary Jane Collard Catnerlne Heimbueger Marlon Ricotta I Rae Cneney, Sgecial Victor Lesso Lorraine Bauer Margaret Fiske Rita Trevett 2 ADMINISTRATION Superintendent A. C. Beam Vice Prin., High School M. C. Creedon Principal V. W. Heiman Vice Prin., Elem. School F. J. Manley STUDENT COUNCIL 3 WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GLEE CLUB 4- Louella Barco Edward Bratek Chauncey Brock Judy Brown Richard Burau Donald Clark Beatrice Colello Roy Culver Fredrick Edwards Homer Edwards Robert Fitzpatri Evelyn Foss ck SIXTH GRADE Wellington Gleason Mary Ann Hegedus Jean Mae Jenney Richard Kashlno Thomas Kelley Zora Knezevic Jean Marie Larson Joyce Latsch Doris Lee Alice Livsey Jean McClelland Rita McMann 5 Mabel Moritz Elizabeth Mutka Betty Pounds James Schumacher 'Mary Sardo Margaret Stoller Anna Vuglovecki Charles Westphal Daniel Wicher Robert Wheaton F. Manley, Teacher Leonard Altnerr Albert Andrlsani Harold Ball Jean Barnes Edna Boseck Joseph Cnuba Jeanne Cross Roger Dunklin Ted Durni Chloe Eckert Dorothy Eckert Mary Jane Enrhart Dorothy Ericson Edward Figiel Marguerite Foss Stanley Fronczak Dorothy Gartley Kermita Greist Dorothy Gunson SEVENTH GRADE Patricia Haas Alma Hooper Lucille Jarzembowski George Jenney Elizabeth holetar Joseph Lampke Joseph Levorcnick Constance Loucks Elaine Mattucci Audrey McClelland Joan McMann Richard Menz Richard Miller Hose Moritz Leo Nendza helen Oleniacz Robert Ott Betty Page Donald Parke 6 Lowell Parke Robert Patterson Richard Pericak Carol Powers Mary Lou Ramsey Mary Heiford Dorothy Ruchalski Charles Schardt Arline Schumacher Jane SCDDMBCHGF Richard Shanks Alice Smith Rose Marie Swahlon Ned Stauffer Darrell Sybole Mildred West John Wheaton V. Lesso, Advisor Richard Allman Eileen Altnerr Sam Andrisani Donald Anneser Donald Ball nennetn Barco Eileen Barrowman Joseph Bebak Herbert Bleck John Boggs Edward Burau Jean May Cheney William Chipman Joan Chuba Joan Colebrook EIGHTH GRADE Eloise Croakman Norbert Eckert Thomas Edwards Betty Ehrhart Edgar Gartley Leo Gokey Thomas Guleff Doris Gunson Harold Hall Mary Jane Hammell Anna Mae Held Janet McBratn1e Joan McClelland Florence Metro 7 Phyllis Morefield Georgia Moritz Theresa Pinter Jack Hektorik Eugene Homyak Jean Marie Samson Lenore Scheffler Robert Schwelkert Lorraine Skowronski Albert Stadlmeier Eva Jane Stoller Tneodora Swanson Arthur Walczax L. Hawley, Advisor Robert Baker Virginia Bayer Harold Boggs Francis Bozgen Donald Brown Sylvia Cheney William Dorge William Dussing Mary Garbacz Maro Lee Hall Betty Hernmann John Jenney FHESHMEN Frank hashino James Krueger Dorothy Lichota Steve Mikac Catherine Milkovic Robert Mulholland Neafern Parks Truman Phillips Alice Mae Plarr June Poecking ' Shirley Hatnbun 8 Carlton Robbins Gerald Huehle Walter Saline Ruth Schafer Donald Shamble Norma Shelberg Violet Whittaker Harry Wicher Norbert Wicher Paul Zaccarine M. Creedon, Advisor 3 :3546 Jonn Banun Chester Baron Dorotny Boseck Cnarlotte Bozgeh Ellswortn Carpenter Eleanor Colello Leonard Dressel Paul Durnl Alice Edwards Chester Figiel Edward Fulford ,,l ..,, 4-A -,, SUPHOMOHES Guido Galfo Josepnine Garbacz Mary Glor Daniel-Gold Hicnard Harmon Hudolph Kashino Eleanor nlimscnot Nlcnolas nnezevic Nila Fern Knisely Donald Langbein Mae McBratn1e 9 William Morgan James Powers Hicnard Scnardt Donald Scniedel Eugene scnoetz Beatrice Sonix Marie Sterlace Carol Thiel sally Walczak A. Dunklln, AdV1S0r Glenn Barrowman Mabel Chandler Shirley Chandler Carol Curtis Victor Durni Donald Friscic Julia Frlscic Marvette Glor Hazel Gohn xx Thomas Green'f Thomas Haas Fern Hause JUNIORS 10 Robert Herrmanni Mary Lampke Helen Potter Clayton Robbins Barbara Saline Stephen Strnad Justine Thomas CMRose Marie Toddrww Mary Alice Westphal Florence Zygmunt B. McBride, Advisor GRADUATING CLASS UF 1944 Janet Anr Imogene Altnerr Pauline Bebak Max Bleck Frederick Cheney Mary Ann Felton Jenny Fronczak Irene Garbacz Marjorie Gohn Jean Held ' Etnel List William Nistor Virginia Plarr Helen Potter Clayton Robbins Bernice Shaw Nick Sterlace Lorraine Thiel Marguerite Thomas R. Creedon, Advisor Janet Ahr R1chardqAllman Donald Anneser Kenneth Barco Eileen Barrowman Glenn Barrowman Joseph Bebak Charlotte Bozgen Mabel Chandler Carol Curtis William Dorge Victor Durni Norbert Eckert WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL BAND Mary Ann Felton Jenny Fronczak Guido Galfo Mary Garbacz Richard Ranmon Robert HGTHWMHI Donald Langbein Mae McBratnie Richard Menz Joseph Oleniacz Jack Rektorik Carlton Robbins 12 Gerald Ruehle Charles schardt Richard Schardt Eugene Schoetz Robert Scnweikert Donald Shamble Bernice Shaw Albert Stadlmeier Ned Stauffer A Carol Thiel Paul Zaccarine M. Fiske, Director Mabel Chandler Eleanor Colello Carol Curtis Alice Edwards Jenny Gronczak Irene Garbacz Josephine Garbacz Marvette Glor M Mary Glor Fern Hause GIRLS' ENSEM LE Nlla Fern Knisely Bernice Shaw Beatrice Sonik Carol Thiel Lorraine Thiel Justine Thomas Marguerite Thomas Sally Walczak Mary Alice Westphal M. Fiske, Director f 13 JUNIOR RED CROSS Glenn Barrowman Mabel Chandler Fred Cheney William Dorge Dorothy Gunson Mae McBratnie Georgie Moritz Lorraine Thiel TUNE TWISTERS Donald Anneser George Cheney Victor Durni Richard Harmon Robert Herrmann Robert Sohweikert Paul Zaccarine t 14 N V THE PATROL Thomas Kelly Ann Vuglovecki Daniel Wicher Alice Livsey Rita McMann Betty Mutka Jean McClelland Doris Lee ELEM NTARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SIXTH GRADE OFFICERS Judy Brown .President Ann Vuglovecki Vice President Betty Mutka Secretary Daniel Wioher Treasurer 15 Sr. H. S. Basketball Cheer Leaders AROUND THE GYM Pyramid Building Jr. H. S. Basketball BASEBALL TEAM Richard Allman Robert Baker Chester Baron Glenn Barrowman Joseph Bebak Harold Boggs Ellsworth Carpenter Fred Cheney Paul Durni Victor Durni William Dussing Chester Figiel Donald Frlscic 17 Guido Galfo Daniel Gold Richard Harmon Rudy Kashino Nick Knezevic Richard Miller William Morgan Robert Mulholland William Nistor James Powers Walter Saline Darrell Sybole V. Lesso, Coach GRAUUATING CLASS OF 1944 JANET AHR Janet was born in Hamburg, July 25, l927. She attended school in Shaleton for the first six years of her school life and then came Woodlawn, where she has attended school for the last six years. She is very quiet, and reserved. She is seen very frequently in the com- pany of a certain Junior boy. She has played the flute in the High School Band for five years. Her dramatic ability was displayed to advantage in the Senior Play when she was USophronia Spattchet.N She has been most co-operative in activities that the class has planned. In her seventh year she won a prize in the spelling bee. Basketball is her favorite sport and to prove her word, she was an enthusiastic cheerleader for three years. Her deep interest is in the field of science and after graduation she will enter the Deaconess Hospital, to study nursing. ll IGGTSQIE AL'?H??lTiR Imogene was born in Ohio on Dec. l8, l926. One year later the family made their hone in Woodlawn. At. the age of five Imogene en tered Kindergarten and has attended Woodlawn schools since then mak- ing many friends as she went along. During her senior year she has taken part in the senior assembly, playing her part very well. 'She lihes dancing, swing music, skating, letter writing but her special like is the HNavy.H Rainy weather, show-offs, spinach and studying are her greatest dislikes. At the present time she is a nurses' aid but all she seeks for the future is a man. PAULINE BEBAK ?wuline was born on February 7, l927, in a shall town in Penn- sylvania. at the age of two and a half years, Pauline's family moved to UOJulMWH. at five, she began school and attended Woodlawn Grade School until the end of her fourth grade. At the beginning of fifth grade she attended a Catholic school and remained there until she graduated from eighth grade. She then came back to Woodlawn to fin- ish the rest of her schooling. Through her sunny disposition and pleasant personality Pauline has found many friends. She took part in the Senior Play, and did exceptionally well. This year she was elected vice-president of the Senior Class. Pauline lihes skating, dancing, popular music and a certain man. She dislikes being bossed, sea-food, and sloppy weather. Her future as yet is undecided. MAX BLECK Max Bleek was born on April ll, l927. He attended School 26 in Buffalo. Later he attended School 2l and Kenmore Junior High in Ken- more. He entered Woodlawn School as a sophomore. He completed most of his High School work at the end of his Junior year. He is now him for the study of Aeronauti- studying courses which wil prepare cal Engineering. Max is interested in hunting, fishing, and golf. He also likes peanut butter sandwiches, teddy bears, and ?. He dis- likes school and homework. He has a pleasing personality and will make friends wherever he goes. FREDERICK CHEUEY Fred entered school at the age of five in the Woodlawn grade school and completed the six grades. He then entered the Woodlawn High School and will be graduated in l9AL. He has average grades and is excellent in the sports in which he attemptsg mainly, base- ball and soccer. He was catcher on Mr. Manley's softball squad and was first baseman on Mr. Lesso's hard ball team during this season. In soccer he starred as a defensive player, playing fullback. His main interests are trapping, hunting and fishing. He is a good sport and has had many a successful trapping season earning a quick 3200 in one short season. He plans to join the Navy in the service of his country after he completes his last year of High School. MARY ANN FELTON l926. She moved Mary Ann was born in Ulysses, Pa. on Hay ll, to Buffalo and started school at St. Ann's where two years. She then Loved to Athol Springs. She when -she was in the fifth grade and she graduated with the honor of giving the class prophecy. In 1940, Mary Ann noved back to Athol Springs where she still lives. In l9Al, she won sec- she attended for came to Woodlawn from sixth grade ond prize in the annual speaking contest. She has played in the band and has sung in the glee club for three years. She proved her acting ability with her splendid performance as Fifi, the French maid, in the Senior play. Mary Ann is now the editor of the Woodlawnian. Aft- er graduation she plans to work, and later, she hopes to attend col- lege. JENNY FRONGZAK Jenny was born June 2, 1926 in Bay View. She attended Big Tree School and was graduated from eighth grade in 1940. She then entered Woodlawn High School. Jenny is always cheerful and seems to leave an air of happiness after her. She likes basketball, swimming and Freddie Martin, while she dislikes poor sports, fancy clothes, loud people and Marizy Doats. She portrayed the part of Desdemona Duffy in the Senior Play and stole the show with her man Milky. Her favor- ite pastime is listening to good music, and her hobby is basketball. Jenny plays a trumpet in the school band and does exceptionally well at it. Her mind is on her brother, Freddie, who is in the Navy, when it should be on other things. Her ambition is to be with some great orchestra. We hope she'll make the grade. Jenny has been a cheer- leader for three years. . IRENE GARBACZ Irene Garbacz was born in Woodlawn on August 26, 1924. She has attended Woodlawn school during most of her school life. She has participated in many school activities. In her Freshmen year she won first prize in the oratorical contest. She has served as repre- sentative of her class on Student Council and is now president of that organization. She is gifted with a singing voice that charms her audience. Although she does well in any work she undertahes,her special interest lies in the field of music. Her greatest ambition is to become a famous singer. Her favorite instrument is the violin and her favorite operas are Faust and Carmen. She dislikes jazz, corny orchestras, hill-billy music and rainy weather. HARJORIE GOHN Margie was born in Pennsylvania, March 8, l92A. She has atten- ded the Woodlawn School during most of her school days. HMargieW is a true lover of the wild and wooly west including its music. She is an ardent fan of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Beautiful clothes, sc- cials, and fantastic movies are also her fancies. She dislikes two timers, rainy days, peas, the song Besame Mucho and most of all sym- phony compositions. With Margie its away with Bach and Beethoven to the farthest end of the world and welcome Boogie Woogie. Her one ambition is to be engaged in Bcautician work. She plans to take the course after graduation and after that she would like to be employed in some well Known beauty salon. y JEANNE HELD Jeanne was born in Lackawanna, December 5, l926. She went to Blasdell and Hamburg Schools before entering Woodlawn. Jeanne has a happy-go-lucky disposition and is well liked by everyone. She took part in the senior assembly and played an active part in the Girls Volly Ball Team. She spends her leisure time either drawing or read- ing books. In addition to these pastimes she likes Tommy Dorsey, Boogie Woogie, roller skating, and most of all--eating. Her dislikes are poor sports, rainy days, high heels. She hates to see the end of school days. After graduation Jeanne hopes to attend Art School. ETHEL LIST On June l3,l927 a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. List. They named her Ethel. Ethel spent her first three school years in Blas- dell school then entered Woodlawn where she is completing her high school education. Later she plans to enter D'Youville College to be- come a school teacher. Throughout her school years Ethel has parti- cipated in several class activities. In her earlier years she took part in a few assemblies and in her senior year she became president of her class. She also took part in the annual senior play. Ethel enjoys roller skating, smooth music, sport clothes and pork chops, but dislikes red nail polish, rainy weather, and the idea of getting dressed up. Ethel has made many friends throughout her school life and during her college days we know she will make many more. WILLIAM NISTOR William Nistor, or HBilln as he is more commonly called, began his academic career at the tender age of five in Our Lady of Victory Mission School in Lackawanna, New York. When his family moved to a new home in Stony Point village, Woodlawn,Bill entered Woodlawn Ele- mentary School where he immediately became an active member of the student body. His chief interest has always been in the field of sports. Although baskethall is his favorite sport, he is a better than average pitcher on the baseball team. He likes to hunt and fish whenever time permits. Now that Bill is a senior he must look to the future--beyond graduation. He predicts that next fall will find him in the Nparatroops.W After the war his only desire is to settle down and lead a bachelor's life. 29t thr Sammy Kaye. Among her dislikes, cold weather, Guy Lombardo, and Hon of Thi Ginna played a leading part in our annual senior play. is she goo saw Her she 8 Y She she ing ent to Hel VIRGINIA PLARR the all and the been a member cheerleader. Senior class. As yet Ginna know whatever she possesses Ginna, as most everyone calls her, was born in Woodlawn on h day of November 1925. She has attended Woodlawn schools ough her school life. Ginna likes dancing, Begin the Beguine ey Song. During her years at high school she has the Woodlawnian and has also been an enthusiastic s year she has held the office of secretary of the a little undecided about her future. However, we does, she will do well and make many friends, as d nature in abundance. HELEN POTTER 7 A- thi s Lake M. on April 30, 1927, Helen first day she has had many experiences. View Grammar School. From there, on to Woodlawn High School. Helen has She was a member of the Glee Club for Representative for her class on Student Council cheer-leader for three years. Helen smiles when even thinks of chocolate covered peanuts, sailor suits, and go- dancing. The song that has first place in her heart at the pres- is Nl'll Walk Alone.H After graduation Helen's main ambition is join the HCadet Nurse Gorps.H In this, as in everything else, en will do her best to be a success. ht the unearthly hour of the light of day. Since education was.sterted at leton and school. advanced to Sha J- been very active in ear and a Student has been a lusty CLAYTON ROBBINS Clayton has spent all of his time in the village of Woodlawn, where he was born. He began school in the Woodlawn grammar school. When he completed the sixth grade, he was graduated and entered the n ew cert Junior-Senior High School. In the High School his interest in ain subjects began to show immediately because of the fine work he was doing. These subjects are physics and chemistry. As he is a very ambitious student, he enjoys the experiments in science. He knows what he is doing and docs it like a chemist. He is a junior but neer too he plans to graduate this year. He plans ing after he graduates. His favorite spo busy working to participate in the game. to study Chemical Engi- rt is baseball but he is BERNICE SHAW Bernice was born on December 7, l925, in Buffalo, New York. She spent most of her time traveling in the southern states. She entered Woodlawn High School during eighth grade and left for Florida soon afterwards, but returned later to finish school here. Bernice is admired by modern and Nfriendsn the frills prefers to everyone for her talent. She likes art, classical music, classical literature. On the other hand she doesnlt like who let her down, Brahms, broccali and clothes withnall upon them.H Her favorite hobby is sculpturing and she paint above everything else. Bernice has been in various assembly programs through out the years she has been at Woedlawn,and she played an important part in the Senior Play. She was the Student Council Representative in her Junior year, and has been in the band for three years. Her greatest ambition to date is to be either a librarian or an owner of a book shop. , NICHOLAS STERLACE - HNickie,H as everyone Knows him, was born January lo, l927 in Buffalo. His family moved to Big Tree where he attended Big Tree School for eight years. ln l94O he entered Woodlawn High School where he has received his high school education. He likes Bing Cros- by, convertibles, hunting, fishing and loafing. He dislikes carrots, bow ties, work and Frank Sinatra. Nichie has made nany friends thru his delightful personality and happy disposition. He was in the Sen- ior Play and played a very important role. His future ambition is to become a mechanic even if he doesn't like work. LORRAINE THITIIJ Lorraine is a young lady with light brown hair and blue eyes who was born on May 16, l926 in liiddleport, Woodlawn School during second grade and has New York. She entered continued through with her classmates. Lorraine seems to be happy-go-lucky and has a pleas- ing personality. Her dislikes are washing dishes, people who break promises and peroxide blondes. She likes tennis, classical music, and books. Her favorite pastime is eating strawberry shorteahe. She participated in the Senior Play and the Senior Class Assembly and is also an alto singer both in the chorus at school and the choir in church. Lorraine is the Senior representative for the Jr. Red Gross. Her future ambition is to be a telephone operator. 1 I L I X. P' MARGUERITE THOMAS Peggy was born in Buffalo, December lO, l926. She was graduat- ed from eighth grade School 67. Since then she has lived in Carneg- ie Heights and has attended Woodlawn High School, with the exception of one year at South Park High. Peggy took part in the Speaking con- test in her sophomore year and recently participated in the Senior Assembly. She sings alto in the Glee Club. Her favorite sports are basketball and dancing. Her greatest dislikes are rainy weather, Frank Sinatra and straight hair, as you might know. Peggy is always cheerful and friendly. She likes to work outdoors during leisure time, but her future ambition is to work in an office for a couple of years. After that, well--she'll decide the rest later. ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF CLASS Harry Andrukat Edward Ball Francis Ball Lois Barnes William Beach Charlotte Bright Stanley Dembowski Anna Mae Edwards Jean Marie Edwards Saturday, June 17 Thursday, June 22 Friday, June 23 Saturday, June 24 Sunday, June 25 Monday, June 26 All of these Auditorium. Fred Fronczak Edward Jordan Gerald Jordan Peter Knezevic Franklin Oleniacz Robert Pavlovic Helen Phillips Harold Schlottman GRADUATION SCHEDULE Alumni Reception Kindergarten Graduation Sixth Grade Promotion Junior-Senior Prom Baccalaureate Senior Graduation OF 'LL Charles Schwartz Jean Schweikert Alice Skowronski Nick Stark Samuel Sterlace Gertrude Welsted Beverly Wick James Long Po his 2230 P. M. - 2230 P. M. 9200 P. M. 82l5 P. M. ' 8Zl5 P. M. events will take place in the Woodlawn High School HBACK HOMEH Since we are eager to have news of you boys who have left us to serve with your Uncle Sam, you, too, no doubt- are eager to have news of the home town. It is true that most of you boys are scat- tered throughout the world and there are thousands of miles bet- ween you and your home town, but talking to you in this manner de- creases those miles to but a few short steps. While you boys are fighting,we on the home front are doing our utmost, so that on the glorious day of your return, you will find the town just as you left it, We expect to experience some difficulty in doing so, but that can only be expected. We are a bit more at ease now that most of the foods are back on the unra- tioned list. Gasoline, however, still remains at the top of the ration list. Due to this most of the people depend on busses for transportation. Things certainly have changed along this line. In- stead of the company giving the orders to the bus drivers, it's just the opposite. The drivers, however, have the situation well in hand. If you get a bus that will actually take you to your destination, why it's practically Hout of this worldn because in most instances the bus either has a breakdown Horn the bus driver gets a bright idea to shorten the length of his route--leaving you, of course, at the mercy of the next bus driver. Then too there is the matter of shortages. Hearty gum chewers are wondering what has become of all the dubble bubble gum--or are new automobile tires an answer to that? 'Nylon--in stockings, of course, is but a name worshipped by the feminine group. Leg paint is a poor substitute but, never- theless,it has become many girls' best friend, It is evident, how- ever, that most girls are rather poor painters. Since there is a shortage of materials, ladies' hats are more Nchicu than ever. lt's either a Hflapjacku or Hflo- werpot.H Now, most of us under- stand why men consider the milli- nery stylists hopeless cases. We may grumble about all these things but so long as being with- out them brings victory closer to our doors, we can't complain. The town did however undergo a slight change--the dogs are wear- ing muzzles, or that is-- theyfre supposed to be wearing them, even though they're only draped around their necks. There seems to be style in everything. You boys can rest assured that the best wishes of the people of your home town, Woodlawn, go to you wherever you are and that their fervent wish is to have you back safe with them when the vic- tory has been won. Irene Garbacz Ji .' J' JL XL 'LJZJ' JLJL n n ff n Wu 7: n If n n This issue of the Woodlawnian will be delivered free to subscr- ibers and to the boys in service. Additional copies will be sold for 255 each. JLJLJC.. LQLJLJLJ JL lx ax fx 1 Grade School News This is the last time this year that you will be hearing from the Elementary bchool, but next year we will be back with out readers again. - During the month of June, we all think of final tests and the graduations. We are privileged to have two graduating c asses. On Thursday, June 22nd, at 2:30 p.m., the Kindergarten graduates. Next September the other grades will welcome them on the second floor. On Friday, June Qjrd, at 2:30 p.m. the Sixth Grade gradu- ates. We are sorry to have them leave us, for their graduation means that they will commence studies in the other building. Everyone in our school wishes the best of luck to them, with the selfish hope that in one or more years, we shall all join them in the high school. Every grade is busy reviewing this year's work in preparation for our final tests the week of June 19th. Our units of work are finished. The First Grade are now accomplished readers and writers, and the Second Grade have dis- covered all the difficulties of spelling. The Third Grade have developed fine reading habits. The Fourth Grade has traveled all world, and the Fifth learned all about our States. Then Sixth Grade graduates, since they Know everything about everythingi iso far as the Elementary School is conccrncd.J around the Grade have own United HHeigh-ho! Come to the Eairln seems to have been our slogan since Easter. Every grade have completed a project, and they are to be sent to the Hamburg Fair School Exhibit in August. We're justly proud of our Bond buying record for this school year. The following children have purchased one or more bonds: Eindergartgn: Sylvia Barth, Mich acl Mikes, Charles Eirsa, First Grade: Gloria Mihos,Dorothy Rush Barbara Meyers, Ronald Heppner, Qecond Gradeshay McBratnie,Eugene Wicher, Barbara Ann Riffel, San- ford Cheney, Marlin Goodheart, George Plarr, Peggy Kelly, James Frisa, Lois Trash, Rose Ehrhart, Veronica Meyers, and in the Third Grade: walter Kozuch, Jach Pre- vity, Joan Young, Stanley Figiel, Marietta Louchs, Barbara Ann Ol- son, Combination Grade:Dawn Good- heart, Alex Baxter, Russell Chenu ey, Frances Marhovich, Raymond Haines, Shirley Ann Ochaske, Lor- raine Bozgeh, Billy Strasser, in the Fourth Grade: Richard Hanson, Dorothy Jane Tomusic, Johanna Al- therr, Helaine Hegedus, Doris Ob- erst, James Nagy,Erances Carmody, Carol Bartus, Sylvia Page, Fifth Grade: Paul Barth, Ella Bozgeh, Robert Walczak, Richard Howe, Ar- thur Gunson, Gertrude Ehrhardt, Pearl Eriscic, Charles Phillips, Alice Bartus, Raymond Oberst, in Sixth Grade: Joyce Latsch, Judy Brown, Mary Ann Hegcdus, Margaret Stoller, Anna Vuglovecki, Daniel Wichcr, Betty Mutha, Thomas Kelly Beatrice Golello, Mary Sardo. JUNIOR HIGH NEWS Frowns induced only by the ar- rival of final examinations are found on the meditating brows iof all the students. Study halls are now quieting down as time is used on those last-minute brushups. From the seventh grade Betty Page has moved from 7th Street to Bay View. She will, however continue to attend Woodlawn High. Anna Mae Held of the eighth grade has re- cently moved to Derby. She will continue here until examinations are over but she will attend the Angola school for her Freshman year. The girls and boys in the Junior High are learning to dance On the whole they are doing quite well and we have several very hep jitter-bugs among them. This is helping to keep our social activ- ity high both at the present and in the future. There seems to be quite a crowd of youthful fans at all of the baseball games and I'm sure this, will spur the boys on to future victories. Dorothy Lichota of the ninth grade will not return to this school next year. Jimmie Krueger also has prospects of moving out of the state and in this event he will bc attending school el- sewhere next semester. This is your Junior High Reporter sign- ing off for this last quarter. I hope to see everyone here a- gain next fall and so here's wishing you all goodl luck and lots of fun over the summer va- cation. SENIOR HIGH NEWS Since the publication of the last Woodlawnian, the HSophiesN I nf K have proven themselves a fun lov- ing, happy-go-lucky group. On May llth the class went on a picnic to Chestnut Ridge. It was really a hay ride party because trans- portation was furnished by horse and wagon. Judging from their facial expressions the next day, I would say they had a very en- joyable time. Teddy Nendza, a former member of the Sophomore Class now serving in the Navy was home on leave and visited his old classmates. The class wishes him the best of luck. ' The Junior class had a very en joyable time on their picnic, Sunday Hay Zlst, also at Chestnut Ridge. I was told that the hay- ride was fun in spite of two flat tires. Most of the girls were happy that the boys had had some experience in changing tires, for itfs a mighty long walk home. ,JCfGeorge,Cheney, a former class member is going through HBootH Training at Sampson Naval Train- ing Station. The Junior Class is proud of Helen Potter and Clayton Robbins, who will be members of the Graduating class. Their de- parture, however, depletes the Junior Ranks considerably. tShir- ley Chandler intends to finish her high school education this summer and join the Nurse Cadet Corps sometime next year. Plans for the Junior-Senior Party are al most complete and everyone is anticipating a very enjoyable e- vening. The party is the Junior way of saying to the graduates, NGood luck and farewell.H The heart of each senior is filled with happiness as the Uday of daysn ---- graduation day appro- aches. The last days of school will be filled with activity. At the present time the seniors are busy with their preparations for examinations and for their gradu- ation. Irene Garbacz ASSEMBLIES Since the last edition of the Woodlawnian the student body has enjoyed two assembly programs. Under the direction of Mr.Dun- klin, the seventh grade boys pre- sented a program called, UThings to Come.H Robert Ott and Roger Dunklin were two scientists who invented television. Prospective buyers would ask questions concerning the Present, Past and Future. As a result of this ingenious invention by the scientists, the answers tc the questions could be seen by the audience. A boxing match took place concerning the Present. The Past was answered by showing mov- ing pictures. The movies showed the activities of last year's e- lective homemaking class and shop class. The students from these classes were quite surprised to see themselves on film.When ques- tioned as to the fate of Flattop, one scientist accurately predic- ted his entered program. On Hay l7, a gymnastic program was presented by Miss Trevet and downfall. The audience into the spirit of the Hr. Losso. A selected group of graceful girls arrangodthemselves in pyramid form with the accom- paniment of music played by Miss Fiske. Eight girls dressed to re- semble Tolish peasants dancedthe Polish Quadrille. This dance is similar to our square dance. The seventh grade boys marched. The J.. boys reacted almost instantan- eously when Mr. Lesso gave the commands. They marched with un- usual precision and formed clever designs. ln a short skit Thomas Guleff played the part of an army doctor. His physical examination was very original. Not only did he prove a good doctor but clev- er as a comedian as well. This program was different from the preceeding ones, but was enjoyed immensely by all. Justine Thomas HOMETMKING Here is your reporter again bringing you the homemaking news for the last time this year. The seventh and eighth grade girls have turned out some very neat sewing. Among the finished articles are: shorts, blouses, skirts,aprons and playsuits. They are also good cooks and have pre- pared many meals, some of which were served during the noon hour. The Homomakin A girls are fin- ishing 'up the job of remodeling clothes. They will soon start reviewing for the final tests in June. The Homemaking D girls are working on model homes. They have taken both modern and a colonial home and are constructing them to scale. A home would not be com- plete without the furniture so the girls are making miniature models. Eleanor Klimschot SHOP NEWS We are getting close to the end of the last semester and everyone is busy finishing their projects. Several boys are helping Mr. Dun- hlin clean the shop up for next year. They are helping him paint and fix odds and ends. Several big projects like gun racks being made by Dan Gold and Bill Morgan and undergoing their finishing touches. We are expecting another class project before the year is up, and we hope to have very in- teresting ones. The seventh grade has finished its P-51 models and are now mounting them. MUSIC NEWS Here it is June and the day of days for every Senior is close at hand. In this department all the preparations are being made for Commencement exercises. The Girls Ensemble and the band are regu- larly rehearsing for their part in the program in June. We are sorry to say we must lose four Senior girls from the ensemble group. They are: Jenny Fronczak, Irene Garbacz, Marguerite Thomas, and Bernice Shaw. The band is also losing four Senior girls in- cluding Janet Ahr,Jenny Fronczak, Bernice Shaw and your reporter. We hop9 Miss Fiske will not have too much difficulty replacing the girls. Irene Garbacz, Jenny Fronczak, and your reporter will render a solo during the commencement pro- gram June 26th. The Tune Twisters are going through a period of reorganiza- tion and probably will emerge as a full-fledged dance orchestra this fall. At present they are breaking in a few new sax players and are having rehearsals on the average of once a week. Our soloist, Irene Garbacz and the Original Tune Twistersiwhat's left of theml are planning to en- tertain the war workers at Spenc- er Lens defense plant in Buffalo. I hope the company won't start drafting labor after they arrive. That just about covers the news except that the musical and non- musical students have turned over a new leaf and are now busy in planning for their summer vaca- tions. ' I Mary Ann Felton DISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST The first annual speaking con- test for the Second Supervisory District was held at the Woodlawn High School on May5. There have been contests held here before but they were different from the one presented this year. In the past the contestants were from our own school only,but this year there were representatives from five different high schools. The program was opened with some pieces played by the Wood- lawn High School band under the direction of Miss Margaret Fiske. Following this Robert Herrmann played his saxaphone accompanied by the High School Girl's insem- bleu Mr. Heiman then introduced the first prize winner,Norman Kuchnel who represented Blasdell. His topic was UThe American Constitu- tion.n His vigor and force of speech held the attention of the audience right from the beginning through t o the end of the speech The second prize was awarded to Irene Garbacz, our representative from Woodlawn, who presented the speech WSecret For Two.N Her man- ner of speaking was very pleasing to the ear and I heard more than a few sniffles and quite a bit of nose blowing before her speech was finished. The depth of ex- pression and feeling Irene put in such that an audi- help but appreci- her speech was ence could not ate and admire. I believe every- one who heard that Woodlawn her speak agreed can well be proud of such an orator as Irene. The first prize, a plaque, is to be held by Blasdell until nert year, then the other schools will again have a chance to win it. Guido Galfo JUNIOR RED CROSS A tornado in the guise ofa magazine campaign descended upon Woodlawn School recently with un- precedented fury. The opposing teams, the Army and Navy, fought in this battle for magazine sub- scriptions with a vigor character istic of their namesakes. To say that this magazine campaign was a success is to put it mildly. Of course, there was an incentive. If the sum total brought in by both teams equalled 223500 or ex- ceeded that amount a party was to be given for both teams. In addi- tion, there was to be an assembly program of entertainment presen- ted by the company to which the entire student body would be in- vited. Needless to say the goal was easily reached. The Army team brought in ssefnso. The Navy team brought in 3151, making a total of 50: It might be fitting at this time to mention the names of some of our super salesmeng for they certainly deserve recognition. Helen Potter,' who was captain of the Army team,will receive a don- key--the Army mascot, for selling the greatest number of subscrip- tions on her team. Richard Schar- dt sold the most subscriptions on the Navy team, 'which was headed by Victor Durni, and will receive a goat. These mascots, of course, are not real. They are stuffed animals which can be autographed. The proceeds will be put in the Junior Red Gross treasury. This money is being used in Uremember- ing our Woodlawn High school pu- pils in Service.H Mabel Chandler BASEBALL Woodlawn's baseball team com- pleted its season with a record of two wins and ten defeats. How- ever, the caliber of the baseball played was good and it is hoped that the boys making up the team will all be back next year. nBilln Nistor, who pitched, played short and firstg and Fred Cheney who played first and cat- cher, are the only two seniors on our team. With a nucleus of play- ers coming back after this year's experiences, and many promising substitutes, next year promises to be more successful. - Outstanding players of this yearfs team include Chester Fi- giel, Dan Gold, Bill Nistor, Dar- rell Sybole and our left-handed catcher, Fred Cheney. l944 Baseball Scores Woodlawn Sloan Woodlawn Blasdell Woodlawn Ebenezer Woodlawn Orchard Park Woodlawn Sloan Woodlawn Blasdell Woodlawn Ebenezer Woodlawn Gardenville Woodlawn St. Francis Woodlawn Gardenville Woodlawn Orchard Park Woodlawn St. Francis 13 EFENCIE43 STMS gg - . fmrrsn ,-Ji, stuns. lj sgvmcs ju my Bonus .' 1:1 Ano A ri 2 H e if gm ION L1 A YOIl! '!!FClE0lBlliK PERSONALS Tempus Fugit! What does it mean? Well, it means time flies and to us it is a mere understate ment especially with examinations looming ahead, Although it seems hard to believe we find that it's time for the last issue of the Woodlawnian. James McGuire who has been sta- tioned in the Aleutians returned home by plane for a ten day fur- lough. He returned last Wednes- day to Ashbury Park, New Jersey where he is to remain for some time to attend school, ' Robert HButchU Plarr is new spending a 50 day furlough at his home. He has been stationed in Panama and returns to Long Island when his leave ends. ' Teddy Nenzda who has now com- pleted his Hbootn training was home on leave a short time ago. Latest reports reveal that Sam Sterlace is now on active duty somewhere in the Atlantic. A Tommy West has left for Samp- son whero he is'now receiving his nbootu training, Homer Altherr has been accept- ed in the Navy and is expecting to be called at any time now, ' Bob Pierce is now in Cuerog cadet, Texas where he is an air He 'has finished his pre-flight now,' During the last part of A- pril,' he was home on a ten day leave. Clement Ehrhart is home for the week-end from Pine Camp. Chester and Richard Olieniacz are both somewhere in England and they'hope to find it possible to meet. MelvilleCBusJJackson and Joyce Cheney have taken the fatal step. On May 26th they were married. nBusN has returned to his base in Massachusetts. Dick Cheney re- ceived a leave and was able to a- ttend the wedding. Two familiar figures have been seen ambling through the halls during the last few days, Harold Altherr and Robert West. nhucku has been stationed in North Caro- lina and Bob in California where he finished his Radio Course. Bills Bunte, former Woodlawn student, Was homo on a week-end and has returned to 'his base in Bainbridge, Maryland. Helen Potter .syn Dear Alumni, H The traditional alumni recep- tion for the senior class will be held June 17 in spite of wartime difficulties. We know it cannot live up to the festivities of ot her years because of the number of fellow 'alumni serving in the far corners of the world, but we particularly want you to know we on the home front are keeping e4 verything going until we get re4 enforeements from the battleline, When peace has descended on this war-torn world and life has resu- med its normal pace, we hope you will anticipate these annual re- unions with the same enthusiasm with which we await your return, In the moantimc,ean you visualize the various groups of friends who meet again until the auditorium is buzzing with their chatter and you almost catch news Op friends and classmates as you walk from one group to the other. ' f Rae Cheney, Pres.