Woodrow Wilson High School - Orion Yearbook (Youngstown, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1941 volume:

-  - . ' « ( z2 mn ©ma® a 4ia THE SENIOR CLASS WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - - VOLUME 3 Mr. G. W. Glasgow A salute to the seniors of this year of 1941. We are well pleased with you. Your record has been satisfac- tory. With good grace you may soy, Hats off to the past and coats off to the future. For you ore the most fortunate of any former class. Why? Because, for you there will not be a dark, gloomy period of enforced idle- ness when no jobs are to be had. From all indications you will have a choice of jobs when you graduate. Some of you will further your education in college; others will seek employment in varied fields; all of you, we hope, will continue to practice the lessons you have learned at Wilson, of loyalty, devotion to duty, cooperation, love of country, and the go-ahead spirit of getting things done. May the bluebirds of peace and content accompany you. Address • ■( Page Two Mr. Pliny Powers To Mr. Powers, who has been a kind and able leader in successfully guiding the Youngstown Schools through four and a half critical years, we dedicate this annual. We extend our sincere wishes to him that he may find happiness and continued advancement in his new sphere of activity. Further we trust that he may always be as constant an inspiration in his chosen field of high endeavor as he has been in his superintendency of the Youngstown Public Schools. Dedication ' 4( Paqe Thre« | Miss Allison English Mr. Apuli Machine Shop Miss Arnold .CPC t-r - P. . C .-. .C Cr l.. _ -r -r C . .• Librarian Mr. Bachop . . ij,yi f ' 1 ' r -rM ' . . Sj J rriji5 Trr7 Commercial Mr. Barber .... i X gLe,yL4C f. h? XjA, S . Stagecraft or DramaUcs Mr. Blauser Wood Shop Miss Billman Home Economics Miss Brungard Physical Education Miss Clark School Nurse Miss Cooper Commercial Miss Cummings English Mr. Datson Science Mr. Dewell Science Miss Eckert Languages Mr. Elder Physical Education Miss Elson ' Z ' i ■(% History Miss George U-,j2 , CJ r . .y Cl4rf : rrJSj . English Miss Gracey f. Social Science Miss Greenwood Commercial Mrs. Hart Latin Mr. Hartman Coach Miss Hastings s Art Miss Higley r . .j, . . . V . . . . - ■ ' Mathematics Mr. Hopkins . ., ? ... .Vr-f .N r h-Zr . . •1 ? - IC A .r-1•. Science Mr. Houston f T i A Xj) History Mr. lones _ _ _ _ _;_;_;___,_ Science Miss Judge . . . .H . .H . . 7FJ. rr. f. rrTr- English Mr. Kalver Social Science Miss Kugler . . -y - - s,rv -- Domestic Science Miss Long . } X l ' iC ' .y.K . . ' : ' ?r: . Dean of Girls Miss Ludmaft Domestic Science Miss Luebben .... .... . . j, . . . . y . . . . . Commercial Mrs. MacDonald . . Z jX ■ €}l(tJCL4Jfiyf 44(. .i? . Music Mr. McClurg Auto Mechanics Mr. McDonnell .•. . Mechanical Drawing Mrs. McLane t. . f X., - ' Mr. Mr. Mrs. Muldoon C . . . r7 . English Miss Norton . . . . . . .j Domestic Science Mr. Omeis . C :.ijL • • ' Nv . . . ' . j Band Orchestra Mis s Pierson Jw. J Tr! ' ' T y r ' . . . . ' r r S ' Mj ' .y! r C r ' r: . English Miss Roane . . -V-X CV ' ' wQi.. . . .- C.j [ ' ' i C ' ' ' lfc- i,i— -■ ' • Science Miss Robertson . rv.Tvl f ' .-;-?. . nrx RVtV VTf K ' ' +rrv Guidance Director Miss Romanick Social Science Mr. Silverman . .- .yy y. f . . . ■ •i y Cabinet Making Mrs. Shollenberger i[iJ2 CS5 ' rVf VV C ' . ' ' ' . r? V Social Science Mr. Slavin r Social Science Miss Stafford SA . . r . . . y . . A-.n Latin Mr. Strickler M. .«3 V .|Li AV - V+ . MathemaUcs Mr. Wachter _. {«■ ■.■ ■ ■ ■ fj Dean of Boys Miss Wike . A ' iff9 ukj lAr , -,AU. Social Science and English Miss Wilkison ....... .a History Mr. Williams Science Mr. Williamson Mathematics Mr. Zoss Commercial ' t:, ' . ' . ' ; . ' ' ' - . History X. Maharry . . . .u . i . . . . .j Commercial Geography r. Martin . . Jl. . . -. .(n l )f . Industrial Arts Faculty ■4 Page Four Under the guidance of Mr. Williamson, director for three successive years, since its beginning, originator of the name Orion, and manager. Miss Hastings, art director, and Mrs. Muldoon, editor-adviser, the Annual Com- mittee of Woodrov Wilson High edits and publishes this volume. Agnes Pachuta, editor-in-chief, was chosen for her ability, her alertness and her trustworthiness. She selected colleagues whose efficient help has aided her in the success of the Orion. John Kostyo, assistant editor, is always co-operative with his chief and his other associates on the committee. His clear judgment and sound English are constantly in use. Robert Sonoga, art member, designed the motifs MUSIC, ATHLETICS, ORGANIZATIONS, and SENIORS. His work is being favorably received at the various art centers where he submits entries. Mike Fabek, efficient advertising manager, has displayed unusually able salesmanship in his adver tising activities for the Orion. Every other committee member has been selected also for his or her particular fitness, and each has done a splendid piece of work. They are: Eleanor Duritza, Kathryn Nordquist, Irene Horvat, Helen Conek, Goldie Fish, Anna Mae Marks, Jack Staaf, Bill Selikson, Laddie Bondar, and John Bilas. The one definite aim of the Annual Committee has been to submit a Wilson Annual which will give a cross section of the varied activities that constitute the life of daily modem high school students. Also, to present one that the graduating seniors will value and cherish. Orion Staff • Page Five January Class Rigeht to left Donald Miller, President Donald Tamulonis, Vice President Barbara Novak, Secretary Louis Amendoia, Treasurer June Class Left to right Frank Kicos, President Achille Garritoni, Vice President Betty Evans, Secretary Jack Heneks, Treasurer Class Officers Page Six 1-u ' SO ' N.. vitoH .-t sfe- SSSS •fe J 3; i ' L ' . ' ' ; ' c«-: sJ i iii 3®llii R. Sonoqa Wk4 OLIVE ALEXANDER (Ollie) Sorelle ' 40 Baccalaureate Committee Senior Girl ' s League STEPHEN BABNICK (Sleff) Announcement Committee Pennant Committee Class JOHN BACAK (Bleck) im DANIEL D. BAKER (Bake) Hi-Y, Vice-Pres. 39-40 Senior Play Cast Football Team 38-39-40 MICHAEL BALOG (Mickey) Senior Honor Society JACK BENNETT (Jon) Radio Club Monitor Announcement Committee DOROTHY BERNARDICH (Dot) Glee Club Sorelle Club Monitor Senior Girl ' s League Announcement Committee RUTH BAKER (Judy) Picture Committee Nominative Committee DOLORES BASIC (Dee) Girl Reserve Glee Club Senior Girl ' s League Senior Play Cast Class Day Committee RAYMOND BERARDUCCI Hi-Lights Staff Journalism Club Glee Club Latin Club Senior Play Cast Cheerleader WALTER BINDER (Tiny) Commencement Committee ■{ Page Eight )5«- FRANK BOPP (Mouse) EDWARD BUDINSKY (Budy) Stagecraft Hi-Lights Staff Senior Honor Society LESLIE CANTON (Scott) Radio Club Hi-Lights Staff MARY CIKA (May) Glee Club G. A. A. Senior Girl ' s League Class Day Committee BETTY CREMENS (Belts) Orchestra Sorelle Girl ' s League Activities Committee Senior Girl ' s League JOSEPH DIORIO (Buff) Foolball-Baslcelball Class Day Committee Hi-Lights Staff Senior Play Cast A M VICTORIA BRUMBEA (Vickie) Orchestra Stagecraft G. A. A. Girl Reserves Hi-Lights Staff n LEONARD CACCAMO (Elsie) Hi-Liqhts Staff Journalism Club Senior Honor Society Latin Club Band-Orchestra LENA CENTOFANTI (Blaclde) Giii Reserves Commercial Club Monitor Banguel Committee Glee Club JENNE MARIE COCCO (Jen) S riior Giri s League Girl Reserves Sorelle Baccalaureate Committee Commercial Clula lENNIE DERCOLE (Jan) Senior Gjils League TOM FARINA aauO Giee Club Photography Committee ( Page Nine h ANTOINETTE FAUSTINO (Lani) Glee Club Commercial Club Girl Reserves Senior Girl ' s League Commencement Committee LASTON FREDERICK (Mope) Hi-Y Band-Orchestra Baccalaureate Committee MYRTLE JEANNE HANEY (Stuff) ROBERT HERMAN (Blower) Band-Orchestra Baccalaureate Committee HELEN HRITZ (Ritzey) Ke-Cu-Wa Club Girl Reserves Sorelle Service Club Senior Girl ' s League IRENE KISH (Kisher) G. A. A. Senior Girl ' s League Glee Club Pennant Committee JOHN FOX (Toothless) Rifle Club Glee Club LEAH HALLWOOD (Red) Senior Girl ' s League G. A. A. Commercial Club Girl Reserves Commencement Committee ELIZABETH HAUS (Rough-Haus) Girl Reserves G. A. A. Senior Honor Society Service Club Monitor BETTY HILBIG (Potso) Commercial Club Senior Play Committee Senior Girl ' s League TOM HUGHES (String Kid) (To-T JOSEPH KLUCHAR (Spirky) Commencement Committee f Page Ten )3=- JOHN KRISPINSKY (Benny) Announcement Committee Glee Club A Cappella Choir WILLIAM LARSON (Swede) Band-Orchestra Staqecraft NICHOLAS MARTIN (Impa) Cinema Club Radio Club National Honor Society Latin Club Assembly Committee WILLIAM McMILLEN (Mullens) Football-Basketball Hi-Y Student Council Monitor Glee Club A Cappella Choir ROSE MILASNOVICH (Roscoe) National Honor Society Senior Girl ' s League Commercial Club Hi-Liqhts Staff Photography Committee DOROTHY MYERS (Dol) Senior Girl ' s League JOSEPH KUBINA (Di2) Rifle Club HENRIETTA LONGMORE (Henry) Commercial Club Banquet Committee Senior Girl ' s League Monitor ELIZABETH McCARTHY (Torchy) Senior Girl ' s League Sorelle Latin Club EVERETT MENTZER (Swing) DONALD MILLER (Quack) Football Manager Glee Club A Cappella Choir Monitor Senior Play Cast Booster Club Board of Control Hi-Liqhts Staff Service Club President of Senior Class MARY ANN NAGY (Butch) Annual Committee Page Eleven BARBARA ANN NOVAK (Babs) National Honor Society Secretary of Senior Class Senior Play Cast Student Council Glee Club A Cappella Choir ANDREW PERNOTTO (Nellie) Golf Team MARY VIRGINIA RICHARDS (GLnnie) Girl Reserves Hi-Lights Staff • lournalism Club Banauet Conmnittee JULIA SHOFIE (lulel Girl Reserves Senior Girl ' s League G. A. A. Social Committee Commercial Club EUGENE SMITH (Smitty) Senior Play Cast Hi-Y Activities Committee Hi-Lighls Staff DONALD TAMULONIS (Tumbo) Vice-Pres. of Senior Class Hi-Y Golf Team JOHN PARIMUCHA (Perry) Banquet Committee Cinema Club THOMAS PEROD (Tim) Glee Club A Cappella Choir Monitor Booster Club Golf Team Senior Play Cast Annual Social Cksmmittee MARY EDITH SCIORTINO (Short) Orchestra-Band Senior Girl ' s League Girl Reserves Senior Play Committee EDWARD SIGH (Ishkbibble) Rifle Club DOROTHY SWAN SON (Blondie) MARY LOUISE TIDBALL (Marilou) Commercial Club Sorelle Club Glee Club A Cappella Choir Senior Girl ' s League ■•if Page Twelve PATRICK TRAFICANT (Patrick Henry) Cinema Club Activities ConimitCe JOHN TRUHAN (Jot Tee) Rjfle Club Glee Club EARL WATKINS (Smileyl Radio Club MORRIS WI3EH (Stinky) Beard of Control CLARA WINTERS iQuiet Please) MARGUERITE YARB fSubmerge) Girl Reserves Commercial Club G. A. A. loumalism Club Hi-Liqhts Staff Senior Play Cast FLOYD CAMMACK GLORIA WATSON (Glor) Senior Gin s League G. A. A. Commercial Club Photography Committee ROBERT WESSELL (SUm) Senior Girl s League Girl Reserves Senior Play Committee Announcement Committee Nauonai Honor Society Senior Girl ' s League Latin Club Service Club Monitor Announcement Committee Also Graduating ROBERT KENNEDY (SchnectardT) Bonquet Committee BERNICE KWIENSnr (B«rl) Glee Club Commencement Committee Senior Girl ' s League HARRY FISCHER (Clkiselerl ROBERT KOMARA (Brains) ARRIS THEODORE (Tardy) -41 Page Thirteen In the back yarb of an empty haus the Miller ' s three children, Shofie, Frederick, and Martin were playing Baker after their breakfast of Farina and Cocco. The neighbor boy Alexander was cutting the grass with a Longmore when he was Bopp(ed) on the head by Theodore. Everyone was busy because the great Zamko was coming to town. The Fisher man, the Watkins man, and Myers the dry cleaner with all of the sich people were busy cleaning for the big event. Two Hallwood stars were coming, McCarthy and Kennedy. All the Traficant in town was tied up. The basic trio of the evening, Berarducci, McMillen, and Amendola sang the Wessell song written by Diorio. The hero said he was Truhan to her, but the villain Binder to the track in the dead of Winter. The magician spun a Webber around her while her Hritz were bound to the track. On the icy ground where the Fox ' s and Wolfgangs live the heroine was cold and needed Smith cough drops and Cremens juice. Along came a Swanson and her Novak and took a picture of the Kish swimming under the Faucet-tino. Soon along came Perod and his Nagy wife, with a load of Haney to rescue the poor Babnick (ed) girl. So ends the story of our heroine who was put out on a cold Krispinsky night. •■ ELINOR SIGNOR DON MILLER, j ) Cold Boy Girl Don Miller Most Popular Belly Haus Don Miller Most Active Barbara Novak Tom Perod Most Sociable Betty Haus Eugene Smith Most Original Mary Ann Nagy Don Miller Most Witty Marguerite Yarb Dan Baker Most Conceited Julie Shofie Don Miller Most Talkative Mary Louise Tidball Bill McMillen Most Athletic Victoria Brumbea Don Tamulonis Best Looking Dorothy Bernardich Joe Diorio Best Dancer Delores Basic Don Tamulonis Best Dresser Dorothy Swanson January Class Ballot { Page Fourteen };«- We, the class of JonucoY, 1941, about to depart from this great institution of learning, eager to climb the ladder of success, furnished with all the knowledge that we are capable of storing into our young and healthy minds, do willingly compose and execute the following will and testament: Article 1 — To the faculty we leave the unhappiness and broken hearts that we have caused as the result of our prolonged vacation, sincerely hoping that all future classes will take better care of them. Article 2 — To the Freshmen we bequeathe all those little childish pranks we were fortunate enough to get away with, heartily wishing that you may have the same good luck. Article 3 — We present to the Sophomores our flaming torch of knowledge. May you ever keep it burning! Article 4 — To the Juniors we leave our capability of achieving a high stand- ard of learning, thereby aiding you in becoming prospective seniors. Article 5 — To you, sub-seniors, we bequeathe all the duties that we leave behind for you to fulfill, fervently hoping that you will fulfill them to everyone ' s utmost satisfaction. Article 6 — Graduates Item 1 — Betty Haus wills her love for arguing with ye old radical (Mr. Hartman) to anyone who is willing to lose. Item 2 — Ray Berarducci wills his love for jitterbugging to anyone who is long-winded. Item 3 — Nick Martin leaves his wavy hair to any junior who thinks he can manage it. Item 4 — Ed Budinsky leaves his English quotations to Miss George ' s niece. Item 5 — Ruth Baker gives her job in Mr. Martin ' s office to Mildred Jones. Item 6 — Betty Hilbig wills her quietness to any noisy junior. Item 7 — Dorothy Myers wills her seat in foods class to the next cook. Item 8 — Joe Kubina wills his motorcycle to Don Wynn. Item 9 — Mary Cika leaves her jallopy to any junior who will crash as many fenders as she. Item 10 — Andrew Pematto wills his ties to his twin brother, Pete. Item 1 1— Walter Binder leaves his 5 ' 1 to Bill Zurkey. Item 12 — Bob Kennedy wills his resemblance to Wilkie to any Republican junior. Item 13 — Olive Alexander wills her seat in Chemistry class to anyone who can sit comfortably in it. Item 14— Laston Frederick leaves his position in band to any up and coming trumpeter. Item 15 — Betty Cremens leaves her piano playing ability to Valerie Simpson. Item 16 — Steve Babnick wills his cafeteria work to Nickie. January Class Will ■4 Page Fifteen Item 17 — Morris Weber wills his sizo 13 shoes to anyone who needs a good understanding. Item 18 — Tom Farina leaves his eminent friendship with Miss George to anyone who is in need of a friend. Item 19 — John Truhan gives his best wishes to all of the remaining students. Item 20 — Virginia Richards wills her brown eyes to any blue-eyed girl or boy. Item 21 — Bob Wessell leaves his height to Carl Haddle. Item 22 — Antoinette Faustino leaves her gum chewing to any junior who will chew as fast as she does. Item 23 — Jennie D ' Ercole leaves her knowledge of hair styling to Phyllis Sciortino. Item 24 — Irene Kish wills her crying eyes to any junior who will laugh as jolly as she. Item 25 — Ed Sich passes on his alertness to any sleepy junior. Item 26 — Jeanne Haney leaves her love for red to any bull fighter. Item 27 — Frank Bopp leaves his Chemistry book to any scientifically inclined oncoming senior. Item 28 — Harry Fisher leaves his love for mechanical drawing to his brother. Item 29 — John Bacak wills his green sweater to anyone who likes to wear green. Item 30 — Henrietta Longmore wills her ability at the adding machine to anyone who will do better than she. Item 31 — Pat Traficant wills his curly hair to Yehudi. Item 32 — H elen Hritz wills her ability to sew her own clothes to anyone who will be capable of doing as well as she. Item 33 — Julia Shofie wills her dancing feet to anyone who will take time out each night to soak them to keep them in shape. Item 34 — Dorothy Bernardich leaves her cardigans to her sister, Louise. Item 35 — John Parimucha leaves his position as projectionist to any junior who wants it. Item 36 — Dan Baker leaves his football uniform to Dan Grybos. Item 37 — John Krispinsky leaves his radical views to Don Burkhardt. Item 38 — Mary Louise Tidball wills her talking to any forlorn future Wilsonian. Item 39 — Leslie Canton leaves his study hall seat to any sleepy junior. Item 40 — Mike Balog wills his scholastic ability to Paul Lucansky. Item 41 — Leonard Caccamo wills his filibustering to Robert Bishop. Item 42 — Bernice Kwiensky wills her quick temper to anyone minus one. Item 43 — Bill Larson leaves his position in the band to any up and coming drummer. Item 44 — Jennie Cocco leaves her dimples to Dorothy Dubos. Item 45 — Earl Watkins leaves his shyness to anyone who is outspoken. Item 46 — Rose Milasnovich bequeathes the wave in her hair to any boy who wants it. January Class Will ■4 Page Sixteen Item 47 — Joe Kluchar leaves his absences to Dan Bartolo. Item 48 — Victoria Brumbea wills her nail biting to any nervous student. Item 49— Jack Bennett wills his DX to Bill Dolvin. Item 50 — Betty McCarthy wills her red hair to anyone who wants to be red-headed. Item 51 — Mary Edith Sciortino leaves her music to Annetta Marinelli. Item 52 — Tom Perod leaves his p art in future minstrel shows to his brother. Item 53 — Lloyd Cammack leaves his shadow to a ghost. Item 54 — Dorothy Swanson wills her seat in English class to any junior. Item 55 — Barbara Novak gives her position as secretary of the class to Betty Evans. Item 56 — Bob Komara wills his can to anyone who wants a piece of junk. Item 57 — Lena Centofanti leaves her beautiful dark hair to any blonde. Item 58 — Gladys Wolfgang leaves her boyfriends to Ruth Brown. Item 59 — Everett Mentzer leaves his pessimistic philosophy to Nick Muntean. Item 60 — Marguerite Yarb wills her wittiness to Paul Lucansky. Item 61 — Bill McMillen gives his position as football center to Joe Balas. Item 62 — Gloria Watson wills her hearty lunches to any hungry junior. Item 63 — Dolores Basic wills her curly hair to anyone who wants it. Item 64 — Louis Amendola wills his rollicking rhythms to John DeMatteo. Item 65 — Clara Winters leaves her quietness to her sister, Mary. Item 66 — Arris Theodore leaves his love for sleep to Mr. Hartman. Item 67 — Jack Fox wills his habit of making remarks to Tony Pavelich. Item 68 — Joe DiOrio gives his position as football right halfback to the next best. Item 69 — Leah Hallwood wills her red hair to Marguerite Kepko. Item 70 — Mary Ann Nagy gives her different hair styles to any girl who needs them. Item 71 — Don Miller wills his speaking ability to anyone capable of doing as well as he. Item 72 — Bob Herman gives his duty as bugler to Paul Dobson. Item 73 — Eugene Smith wills his tact to get homework from other students to Duane Rogers. Item 74 — Don Tamulonis wills his curly hair to any junior that needs it. Item 75 — Tom Hughes leaves the school to all future Wilsonians. I, the undersigned, in witness thereof, as the executrix of this last will and testament, subscribe my signature, thereby making the above statements valid and enforceable on this twenty-first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred forty-one. Witnesses: MISS PIERSON MR. HOPKINS Signed BETTY D. ZAMKO January Class Will ■ ( Page Sevenleen } ■ Youngstown! Youngstown! The next stop is Youngstown. Oh, my good- ness! Don ' t tell me we ' re here already. Look out the window! I had no idea that Youngstown would change so much in so few years. Yes, we ' re getting off here. Oh! There goes my hat! Why don ' t you watch where you ' re going? Leonard Caccamo! Of all people! Yes, we read in the papers that you were the plaintiff ' s attorney in the Larson Kidnaping Case (Marilou Tidball). We ' re so glad that the little curly-haired heir was found alive. Oh, look! There ' s Steve Bobnick, the ticket agent. And there goes Virginia Richards, the society editor of the Vindicator. Taxi! Taxi! Tod Hotel please. That traffic policeman looks familiar to me. Why it ' s Lloyd Cammack. What a quaint name — Parisienne Beauty Salonne! Here, on the right side. Why the proprietress is Jennie D ' Ercole. Remember her? Well, here we are. Just look who the desk clerk is, none other than Bob WesselL How are you. Bob? Yes, we remember Bob Kennedy. The manager of this hotel? Ooh! See who ' s just coming in through the door! Vickie Brumbea, the young society matron and her orchestra leader husband. I ' m so hungry! But let ' s read the newspaper before we have a bite to eat. Listen! Here ' s some interesting news. Board of Directors elect William McMillen to the vice-presidency of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company. Leslie Canton, president of the Youngstown Junior Chamber of Commerce returned home today from the National Junior C. of C. Convention. Rev. Don Miller to speak at the Rotary luncheon meeting, Wednesday noon. Mayor Michael Balog and his wife returned home yesterday from an extended tour in the South. Listen to this spicy bit of society news: Betty Cremens was a beautiful bride at her marriage to a Long Islander. Will you lend me your ears to this bit? It isn ' t news of any of our classmates, but I know you ' ll love to hear it. Esther Hamilton will present her Annual Alias Santa Claus Club show at 8 o ' clock this evening at Stambaugh Auditorium. Let ' s hurry! Now I ' m really famished. Ooh! Look who ' s coming to the Palace stage to star for four days, Louis Amendola and his Rollicking Playboys. Here ' s Helen Hritz ' s charming little dress-making shoppe. Petite Fashions, an adorable name, don ' t you think? Why not have lunch right here at the Pink Teacups? You all recall Dorothy Myers, don ' t you? She ' s the manager of this tearoom. Hello there. Dot! Just look who ' s lunching three tables away from ours. Ed Budinsky, the editor of the Vindicator, and John Parimucha, manager of the Paramount Theatre, with their respective secre- taries, Julia Shofie and Betty Haus. There ' s Andrew Pematto of the Pernatto Studios, Inc., just leaving. Um umm, see who ' s taking the table in the comer. Tom Perod, president of the Perod Aeronautics Corp. and his wife, the former Dorothy Bernardich. They ' ve just celebrated their fourth anniversary. Ain ' t January Class Prophecy { Page Eighteen )§!- love grand? Wait a second. Let ' s have a look at this poster. Arris Theodore to bring his South American Ice Revue, starring Jeanne Honey, to the Arena next week. Well, here we are at Stambough Auditorium with plenty of time on our hands before curtain call. Let ' s look aroiond and see who ' s who and what ' s what. There go Professor Frank Bopp, the famous research scientist, and his wife. Look who s gening out of that Rolls Royce! Joe D ' Orio. the new Spencer Tracy of the screen, and his wife. Brrr! I ' m freezing, standing out here in the cold. Let ' s hurry in. See who ' s standing at the microphone, aimouncing the Mr. Bigs as they ' re entering; Nick Martin, as usual, racing with time while talking. And there ' s Joy Tee (John Trtihon) and his Swingsters furnishing the music in the lobby before curtain rises. Oh! There ' s Esther Hamilton busy talking with her assistants Ramo Beraducci and Tom Farina. Look over in the comer to yoiir right. There ' s Olive Alexander, Bemice Kwiensky, :•: r. Betty McCarthy, pretty graduate nurses ?z:.y cr.ar-ing v.-ij-. ' s.e-j: azir . There s •_-.e fam ous metallurgist, Everett Mentzer, making his way down the odsle to his seat. Just taking their se-:-= nre Mary Aim Nagy ::r.d Dorothy Swanson, re v Yrrk hair and fashion sr, .:=:5, •.•.•earing S-ej: .a:e=: :rea _cns. Hers ccm es Gloria Watson, the oruthor of the nation ' s best seller, Take It Or Leave IL And there gees Marguerite Yarb, the editor of the currently popular, Socialite Magazine. Let ' s take our seats; the show will begin shortly. Why that ' s Bob Herman, the Metropolitan concert trumpeter, and here ' s Tom Hughes, -s.s singing cowboy and his guitar, the new Gene Autrey of -ihe screen. V. .; is — yes that is Dolores Basic. New York night club blues singer. Here s Mary Edith Sciortino, pcpuiar box-office stage singer. The show was simply glorious, wasn ' t it? It ' s getting bigger and better every year. Ooh, I just heard someone say that Dan Baker vnH be this year ' s best candy butcher. Our time was well spent today. We tried hard to get around to see as many of our classmates as possible, but it just couldn ' t be done. I must tell my diary all about my biisy day. Dear Diary: Today I — ho-hum. Goodnight alL And so to dreamland. BETTY DORIS ZAMKO. January Class Prophecy ■4 Page Nineteen JOAN ANDREWS Beautiful black hair A pleasant smile Cheerful disposition MARY BABNIC A whiz at the typewriter Has ambitions to become a nurse A good one too JOHN BAU A ■ ■ ■. ' 3y s coxirteous V.illmg to assist Great Reader BELLEJ Remarkable sense of humor Sw ell companion Known to many VIVIAN BENSINGER Very athletic Eager to lend hand helping ONDOR A studious lad Earnest in his w ork Very likely to succeed Appreciated pal BRICKMAN Helpful nature Jolly person AlTvays encouraging Serious, but full of fun Alvroys neat, on time Helpful, dependable Literary ability Self expression Steadfast DONALD BURKHART Active in musical groups Easy to get along with kindly chap ■( Page Twenty )■ DAVID CAMPANA Splendid athlete Modest Nice curly hair CLAIRE CEHEPAK Good dancer Bashful True and loyal ANNE CHUHANICH Ready, willing, able ■worker Excellent dancer X OmmC DALEY Future auto mecha: Jet black hair, everyone envies lOHN DEMATTEO Fnendiy Somewhat shy Good athlete JOHN CARISSmO Pleasant smile Mischievous eyes X. HAROLD CHAMBERLAIN Ready to assist those in distress HELEN CONEK Good scholar Fine leader Talented artist RUTH DAVISON Vivacious Airy dancer Good mixer Fnendiy ip- 4AjUMA _ NTHONY DENNISON Ariisi Good comedian Sparkling with friendly wit DOROTHY DOBOZY Makes friends easily Merry Ever so kind HELEN DOBRANCH1N Studious Retiring • Page Twenty-one JOSEPH DUNCKO A good American Eager to learn Twinkle in his eyes Bright future r , .iu4. JOSEPH DUTKO King of typists Modest A great favorite STEPHEN ERKMAN Silent Does the right thing Displays physical strength ALEX FABEK Has a way with girls Good dresser Friendly AGNES FARES Witty Lives her part when acting Delights in excitement DONALD FLEMING Perfect dancer Keeps tenth periods going Nice to know 2 . ELEANOR DURITZA Jovial Fine character actress Athletic Able WILLIAM ELLIS Perseverance Constancy Friendliness Are cherished by him BETTY EVANS Pretty Dependable Workative Gracious N- JU L MICHAEL FABEK Walking fashion plcUe Popular with girls and boys Unanimous choice c illing helper Alv ays on the go Eager C FRANCIS FORMICHELLA Friendly smile Plays his parts well Liked by all ■ Page Twenty-two )• y ACHILLE GARRITANO Perfect example of a true friend Class Vice-President EDWARD GERBERRY Nice ways Shy, reluctant smiles Admired ' xAc Where there ' s Mary Ihere ' s laughter Spreads sunshine, encour- agement. JOSEPH GRAZIANO Great sense of humor Excellent student Nice fella to know PAULINE GUCWA Retiring Quite humorous when en- couraged True friend ANNE HAMARIK Delightful Anxious to help Kindly person MARIE GAWRAN Pretty curly hair Quite mischievous Has good judgment AUDREY GILLAM Seldom seen — significant Witty A)- - JAMES GRAHAM Good conversationalist Swell actor Conquering personality BETTY GRIMM Dark haired Serious Simple in her actions WILLIAM HACKETT Future journalist Good mixer Smooth dancer HELEN HARGOS Beautiful eyes and hair Cut out to be a model • Page Twenty-three THOMAS HARRIS Marvelous dancer Eager to get ahead Happy in his work MARY HASSAY Loving Smihng Charming JOSEPH HERMAN Lover of the great ■ Intereste CYRIL HIZNAY Star basketball player Won laurels for school Modest ELEANOR HORVAT Cute, tricky walk Outstanding scholar Brilliant Fits into all groups MARGARET HREHOVICH Tiny Talkative Tomboyish FRANCIS HASSAY Reserved Possesses individuality JACK HENEKS Good jitterbug Humor beyond a doubt Loves sv ing MARY LOUISE HETNER Lovely singing voice Good scholar Willing worker JEROME HIZNAY Athlete Has own opinions Popular IRENE HORVAT Friend of all Fine seamstress Reliable Attractive personality MICHAEL HRUSOVSKY Uncomplaining Many steadfast pals Good dancer Page Twenty-four } WILBURT HUBBARD Ouiel and retiring High atms Helpful VERONICA HUDAK OuEslandinq scholar Extremely modest Great possibilities MARJORIE JAHN On her toes about fashions Lover of excitement, fun IRENE KARPOWICZ Future secretary Pleasing giggle Will be an excellent busi- ness-woman DOROTHY KESSLER Friendly Loyal Determined JUNE KINGSLAND Likeable Thoughtful Ever mindful MARY HUDACH Sweet Fair Natural poise HENRY JAGELSKI Smile magnetic High respect for friends Capable ANDREW KANIK Keen of eye Sleek black hair Likable fellow ;: t- lCAj T ' ' UERR j(EPKO sr of i color, nature ve clv orker tA. FRANCIS KICOS Possesses many fine qual- ities Excellent mixer Ideal class president MICHAEL KLASOVSKY Likes a good argument Can discuss any subject Contributes own opinions • Page Twenty-five JOHN KNISKA Brotherly Fine Demure JOHN KOSTYO Scholastic achievements Never tiring Excellent leader VIRGINIA KOTASEK Light and fair Smiling face Appealing Charm MARY LOUISE KRAYNAK Rippling smile Delightful Inviting GREORGE KRISPINSKY Friend of all Conscientious One to be proud of JOHN LISKO Sparkling eyes Reserved Conservative manner KATHRYN KOMARA Well groomed Her nice ways prevail Dances well JOHN KRAJESKI Helpful ever Wins friends easily Steadfast in his tasks BERNICE KRISPINSKY Extraordinary sense of humor Attractive Well developed personality JOHN LESKOVANSKY Quiet but helpful Much literary ability ANDREW LUCANSKY Constant Skillful Retiring Page Twenty-six PAUL LUCANSKY Wnty Active in journalism Good sport MARIAN LYNCH Ready to comply Quick Ever neat ED MAKARA Humorous Coy Life of the party v O JAMES MARINER Pleasing personality Good dancer CoUeqiate type JOSEPH MARUSKIN Scholarly Many companions Physical strength JOHN McCAUGHEY Ouiet Reserved Bashful SAMUEL LUNGU Poetry his specialty Has technique of winninq friends MAHONEY Popular with all Interesting to know Pago Twenty-seven !► LOUISE MEDICUS Twinkling eyes Active Social JAMES MOVER Tall and straight Good in school ■work JOHN MUNTEAN Says little What he does doubly re pay JERRY MYEROVICH KATHRYN NORDQUIST Tiny Cheerful Artistic Good mixer Of the best quality Well-hked Smile illuminates his coun- tenance AGNES G. PACHUTA Splendid ■worker Excellent student Has great ambitions FRED PAUSCHERT Blond, curly hair Cheerful Encouraging ROSE PECORARO Gentle Courteous Kind ' - ■Ok- ' TI Youthful Sweet Laughing eyes ■( Page T wenty-eight MICHAEL PERLICH Fine Generous PETER PERNOTTO Amateur photographer Short but active MAHY PEHOGA Friend in deed, by lest Pleasant Attractive JANET PFLUGH Many ments Puroosefxil Kind IRVING PINCUS Valiant Courageous Capable ELIZABETH POWNAU. Most attractive Well dressed Fnends uncountable MARY RACEK Beautiful eyes Sincere Appealing IRENE PREJS Agreeable Simple Well poised JOSEPH RATKOVICH Swell personality Considerate Full of fun - Page Twenty-nine ► MICHAEL RAVIS Fine Energetic Ambitious MARY RHATTIGAN Excellent dancer Sunny temper Liked by all who know her EDWARD RIZAK High spirited Anxious to help Shy Has a way with everyone Pleasant smile Cou teous JOSEPHINE SABBATH Excep tionally s-weet Charming Graceful MICHAEL SAHISKY Reads widely Interested in mechanics MARY SCAVINA Shy Retiring High aims Dignified Small, but big in heart Fair Generous ELAINE SCHWARTZ Artistic temperament Dramatic Well mannered 4{ Page Thirty K S47v WILUAM SELIKSON Original in ideas, and doesn ' t change them Clever indeed Magnetic A good mixer KATHRYN SEVCIK Dependable friend Easy mannered Likable LIAM SHERBON Full of wit Courteous ways -hij NORMAN SIBSON Wizard at color combina- tions Sociable Pleasant speaking voice MARY SOFRANKO Hair that everybody envies Attractive manners JACK STAAF Tall, excellent basketball star Active in many phases of school life ANDREW SEMAN Tall and trim Ouiet type Swell indeed q %J EDWARD SHANKS Lover of music Seeks a musical career Ouiet m humor MATILDA SHIMEK Good dancer Plenty of pretty clothes Neat dresser MARY SMEHCANSKY Ever happy Loyal friend ROBERT SONOGA Genuine artist Present achievements in art mdicate great future Retiring nature Keeps untiringly at his work EDWARD STARON An acknowledged swell dancer Destined for a commercial life Popular 4( Page Thirty-one SUMMERS Lost without Bill McQuiston Good sportsman VICTOR SURTEL Bashful Ready to help Says httle SWANSON ervice her trait Dresses with taste Appealing manner MARY TEREK Laughing Petite A devastating smile Easy to look at Popular Active in school and games ANN THURICK Especially shy Never shirks Does her bit along all lines WILLIAM TOTH Alv ays joking Pleasant disposition Fine character WILLIAM UEHLINGER Neat dresser Dramatic ability Wondering eyes ' uch appeal (UjCs- Modest Enjoys her friends Pleasant future lies ahead Unassuming Engaging smile Active clubman Sure to get along NORMAN ULANSKY Socially inclined Keen in work and play Page Thirty-two MICHAEL VETRECIN Lover of books Interested in mechanics Skilled in like trades ANN VOLAR Fine student Gracious Alert FRANK WAGNER Musical Always polite Impressi ve MARY WEBB Sociable Popular Well liked PHYLLIS WEIR Promising voice Prospective pera singer Nice as evet S FRANK WEIDERMAN Magnetic personality Sociable Purposeful GEORGE VOGRIN Up and around Ready v ith all the answers Like a guiz kid JOHN VUKOVICH Good deeds are numerous Co-operative Interesting WILLIAM WALTMAN Great initiative Bright perspective GLEN WEBBER Willing Courleous Member of many groups 0( yU ) ' ' i en DELORES WHALEN Ambitious Sympathetic Loving Bright MARY YASLIK Quiet Reserved manner Ejcample character • ( Pago Thirty-throe fr- FLORENCE YAVORICK Ambitious Does clerical work Winning ways JOHN YURKO Speedy Bashful Rates with all CLARENCE YAVORSKY Facetious Witty remarks are numerous Always making scientific experimentations iJ ARLENE ZIMMERMAN Reserved Sympathetic Dancing eyes Inviting smile 1 :1 HELEN WHITE Retiring Demure Ever helpful Also Graduating im HOWARD LANCASTER v 3l l U-SX Lfcv •{ Page Thirty-four lS There is a word we hate to say Because it means we ' re going away, But then we cannot always stay, In Wilson High There are others now to take our place, And we another sphere must face, We ' ll try to do it with good grace, For Wilson High A certain sadness in each heart, A feeling that we soon must part. Why even now ' tis time to start. From Wilson High We ' re leaving W. W. H. S. for good. For it we ' ve all together stood. We ' ve done for it the best we could, Dear Wilson High We ' ve learned so much in it you see. To it we humbly bend our knee. And it shall ever honored be Our Wilson High! —JIM GRAHAM. Goodbye Boy Girl Frank Kicos Most Popular Betty Pownall Frank Kicos Most Active Margaret Kostyo Bill Selikson Most Ambitious Agnes Pachuta Tony Dennison Most Dramatic Elaine Schwartz Mike Fabek Best Dresser Betty Pownall Tom Thomson Best Looking Genevieve Rudnick Tony Dennison Most Original Kathryn Nordquist Frank Kicos Most Sociable Marian Lynch Paul Lucaruky Most Willy Bemice Krispinsky Ed Rizak Most Bashful Betty Grimm Ed Staion Best Dancer Mary Rhattigan Howard Lancaster Most Talkative Agnes Fares Dave Campana Most Athletic Elizabeth Pavlichko Tune Class Ballot ■4( Pago Thirty-five ► In a world of unrest, we here in America, have the opportunity of further- ing our education with practically all the facilities available. As we, the June Graduating Class of nineteen forty-one, are leaving this educational institution of Woodrow Wilson High School; it is only right and proper that we attempt to express our appreciation. Primarily, we extend our appreciation to the faculty, whose careful guidance, encouragements and sympathetic understanding have made it possible for us to reach our present state of being seniors. The student body also deserves a word of appreciation. Many a class- mate has helped us through a tough spot — a friendly smile or a cheerful word does wonders. If it weren ' t for a student body would there be a school? Hardly] This appreciation will not cease a month or a year after our graduation, but, will remain to be a part of us for the remaining of our days. Of course, we may not be aware of it at all times, nevertheless, that flame of apprecia- tion will burn faithfully, on into the night. As we go on to attain our goals, seek positions, always will Wilson High be our guiding star. Nothing shall we do willingly to mar or detract the reputation of Wilson High — for appreciation of it would not permit. To Miss Luebben and Mr. Martin, our able and helpful sponsors, we extend our heartfelt thanks for the efficient manner in which they have helped us all along the way. It is possible that as Freshmen we were hard to control, difficult to handle and may have never shown any feeling of appreciation. Now, as Seniors, the story is a different one — we are appreciative and always will be. —AGNES G. PACHUTA. In Appreciation ( Page Thirty-six )■ We, the members of the June class of 1941, of the honorable institution of learning of Woodrow Wilson High School, the city of Youngstown, state of Ohio, being of sound mind and body as required, do hereby publish this — our last will and testament, bequeathing all traits and possessions, to those we feel are inmost dire need of them: Item: Mary Babnic wills her brilliance in geometry to her sister who will enter our dear school sometime in the near future. Item: John Bilas bequeathes his spontaneous blushes to Ed Martin. Item: Clair Cerepak leaves her love for dancing to Gertrude Ryznar. Item: Dave Compana wills his quarterback post to Henry Jabilonski. Item: Esther Brickman leaves her place in the band to anyone who can fill it as well as she. Item: Ed Benedict regrets that he has nothing to leave behind. Circumstances of the future, beyond his control, will necessitate all items under con- sideration. Item: Tony Dennison leaves his brushes and paints to Bernard Nagy. Item: Johanna Andrews bequeathes her beautiful, long curling locks to Mary King. Item: Achilli Garritano wills his job of cleaning the fish bowl in 309 to any sucker who wants it. Item: Don Fleming wills his ability to find his way in the fog to Richard Gasser. Item: Neal Boyle leaves his love of Shakespearean Drama to Charles Trickett. Item: Betty Lee Evans bequeathes her back seat in home room to anyone wishing it. Item: Alex Fabek wills his resemblance to Robert Taylor to any Junior re- sembling Andy Devine. Item: Goldie Fish wills her Home Room Representative position to her sister, Ethel. Item: Joseph Graziano wills his ability to direct the motion of a car to all women drivers. Item: James Graham leaves his Gildersleeve laugh to Pro Martin. Item: Frank Hassay leaves his basket ball ability to Mike Rakocy. Item: Jack Heneks leaves his red crew cap to any fruit who has the intestinal fortitude to wear the darn thing. Item: John De Matteo wills his position as guard on the football team to George Garasic. Item: Ruth Davison leaves her sociability to any shy underclassman. Item: Betty Grimm wills her secretaryship to Mr. MacDonald to any junior who wants to work hard. Item: Agnes Fares leaves her sense of humor and her talkativeness to her sister, Mae. Item: Pauline Gucwa leaves her demureness to Katherine Baron. Item: John Carissimo wills his wavy black hair to Arthur Dickens. June Class Will •4 Page Thirty-seven )}► Item: Veronica Hudak wills her book study to any Junior who wishes to study so hard. Item: Mary Gordulic wills her joke-telling to any Junior that has the ability to tell as many as she. Item: Helen Hargos wills her dancing to her friend, Ann Baytosh. Item: Margaret Hrehovik wills her whistling ability to her cousin, Clara Homey. Item: Mary Louise Hetner leaves her place in the triple trio to Norma Valentine. Item: Emma Belej wills her western songs to a gay caballero. Item: Anne Chuhanick wills her trim figure to Louise Sahli. Item: Helen Conek wills her friendly personality to Ruth Hizney. Item: Dorothy Dobozy wills her cute nose to any Junior who may desire it. Item: Mary Smercansky and Mary Hassey leave their tardy marks to Ann Varinak and Marie Varmega. Item: Mary Ann Hudich wills her pleasant smile to Marge Jacko. Item: Bernice Krispinsky wills her pep and enthusiasm to Dorothy Sirock. Item: Louise Medicus wills her dark eyes to Marge Jacko. Item: Irene Pentek wills her position as Mr. Wachter ' s secretary to any Junior interested in rounding up hookey players. Item: Janet Pflugh leaves her Latin Book to any Freshman who cares to keep it for four years. Item: Josephine Sabbath bequeathes her jitterbug talent to Jean Toman. Item: Kathryn Sefcik wills her laughing eyes to John Hudzik. Item: Elaine Schwartz leaves her curls to anyone who hasn ' t the patience to fix their own. Item: Ann Thurik wills her quietness to Betty Battaluna. Item: Florence Yavorick wills her love for costume jewelry to Irene Sebest. Item: Dolores Whalen leaves her love for school work to Bernice Illencik. Item: William Uehlinger wills his love for the roller rink to Russell Smith. Item: Frank Wagner wills his laughs to Clyde Gottschech. Item: William Sherbon wills his four years of Mathematics to George Friend. Item: John Bali leaves his cowboy stories to any bow-legged Junior. Item: Don Burkhart wills his positions in the band and orchestra to any one who can earn them. Item: Harold Chamberlain wills his ability for telling untruths to any Junior lacking the ability. Item: Joseph Herman wills his broken locker to any Freshman who doesn ' t carry books. Item: Howard Lancaster wills his ability to set up pins in any bowling alley to Dan Bartolo. Item: John Krajeski leaves his curly hair to Mr. Barber. Item: George Krispinsky wills his cartooning ability to his brother, Anthony. Item: Paul Lucansky wills his habitual absences to Frank Halaparda. June Class Will ■fi Page Thirty-eight Item: Pete Pernatoo wills the 4A ' s once received on his card to brother Zeke who needs them badly. Item: Andrew Seman wills his secretary position in Auto Shop to Paul Motosko. Item: Kathryn Nordquist wills her artistically painted saddle shoes to anyone wishing them. Item; Mary McCarthy wills her 4 ft. 9 in. to Beatrice Yarov. Item: Olga Scarnecchia wills her job in the cafeteria to anyone wanting it. Item: John Muntean wills his artisitic ability to Steve Sonoga. Item: Mike Perlich leaves his curly hair to his cousin, George Chopp. Item: Lillian Pike wishes to will her secretary job for Mr. Bachop to any one wanting it. Item: Paul Rouan wills his saxophone to anyone capable of playing it. Item: Mary Flhattigan wills her resemblance to Judy Garland to any Junior wanting it. Item: Jack Staaf wills his basketball suit to Henry Joblonski. Item: Jack Truax wills his four years of mathematics to anyone who would like to take it. Item: Norman Ulansky wills his tennis ability to Blitzkrieg Barber. Item: Irving Pincus wills his nickname Pinky to his kid brother. Item: Phyllis Weir leaves her pleasant smile and cheerful disposition to any up and coming Senior. Item: Dorothy Kessler leaves her position as secretary in the Sorelle club to any Junior who wants it. Item: Michael Klasovsky leaves the W ' s on his report card to any Sophomore who isn ' t ashamed of his card. Item: Kathryn Komara leaves her pretty brown curls to anyone who needs them. Item: Virginia Kotasek wills her blue skirt to any Junior who can wear it as well as she. Item: Thomas Harris leaves his dancing ability to any Junior who can do as well. Item: Marian Lynch leaves her twenty inch waist line to Virginia Schraider. Item: Jerome Hizny leaves his pugnacious temperament to Earl Hubbard. Item: Eleanor Horvat leaves her straight A ' s to Angeline Yurak. Item: Frank Kicos wills his presidency to any up and coming Junior. Item: John Leskovansky wills all of his dates to John Rodik. Item: Margaret Kostyo wills her A ' s to Erla Sniyder. Item: John Lesko wills his friendship with Mr. Wachter to Mike Rakocy. Item: John Kostyo wills his literary talent to any Junior wanting a good English grade. Item: Andy K anik wills his hair to Mr. Barber. Item: Elizabeth Pavelichko wills her ambition to become a beautician to her sister, Mary. June Class Will Pago Thlrly-nine ► Item: Tom O ' Masta leaves his serious attitude to Tony Pavlich. Item: Leona Tlberio leaves her tardiness to Genevieve Simpson. Item: La Ruth Phillips leaves her sweet disposition to Shirley Pesken. Item: Francis Formichella leaves his role as Junior in American Passport to any up and coming Junior who has the moral courage to appear before an audience in such a get-up. Item: Tom Thomson wills his ability to catch the school bus every morning to any Junior living in Brownlee Woods district. Item: Irene Mahoney wills her typical Irish wit to any Junior colleen worthy of the gift. Item: Ed Shanks wills his clarinet and sax to Jack Zigler. Item: Jerry Myerovich wills her bow-ties to Grant Shadow Williams. Item: Genevieve Rudnick wills her trouble making laugh to anyone wishing 9th and 10th after school. Item: William Waltman wills his long eye-lashes to any Junior using false ones. Item: Eleanor Duritza leaves her sense of humor to any Junior described as being droopy. Item: Marie Gawran wills her love for ice skating to Miss Long. Item: Irene Horvat leaves her position in the cafeteria to Julia Kudick. Item: William Hackett leaves his interest in South High School to Don Atkinson. Item: Ruth Bensinger wills her athletic ability to anyone wanting it. Item: Cyril Hizney wills his basketball suit to Clarence Paluga. Item: Laddie Bonder and William Selikson will their seats in Sociology class to any sucker who will accept them. Item: Marjorie Jahn wills her long finger nails to Arlene Unger. Item: Henry Jagelsky wills his position in the library to his brother. Item: June Kingslond wills her serious attitude to Eddie Wolf cab. Item: Mary Louise Kraynak wills her ice skating to anyone who can ' t skate. Item: Marguerite Kepko wills her blond hair to Mae Fares. Item: Irene Karpowicz wills her secretarial position to Miss Gracey to some deserving Junior. Item: Agnes Pachuta leaves her poetic ability to Ila Mae Guilinger. Item: Joseph Maruskin leaves his ambition to be mayor of Youngstown to anyone who can boast as long and as loud as he. Item: Mary Webb wills her love for California Cobler to Mary Jane Paul. Item: Betty Pownall wills her love for spaghetti and Errol Flynn to Irene Webb. Item: Anne Volar wills her punctuality to any Junior who is habitually tardy. Item: Dorothy Popovich wills her happy-go-lucky smile to Agatha Hamrock. Item: Matilda Shimek leaves her curls to any Junior who has straight hair when it rains. Item: Helen Marchetti leaves her conversation in note writing in English class to any Junior who will not be noticed by the teacher. June Class Will ■4 Page Forty } Item: James Moyer leaves his six foot two to Grant Williams. Item: Norm.an Sibson wills his ability to wear contrasting colors to anyone who has trouble selecting her clothes. Item: Mary Scavina wills her favorite Hillman and Market bus driver to Virginia Schraider. Item: Eugene Szali and Arlene Zimmerman leave their well-worn romance to Peggy Eason and Tom Draper. Item: Clarence Yavorsky wills his broken chemistry apparatus to any Junior who will accept it. Item: Mary Terek wills her promptness to Arm Scavina. Item: Mary Sofranko leaves her mistaken identity to her sister, Helen. Item: Mike Sablyak wills all the grease in the auto shop to George Lazar. Item: John Vukovich leaves his hygiene book to Josephine Viana. Item: Joe Ratkovich — never absent and always on time — to George Chopp. Item: Mike Sarisky wills his loafing in machine shop to Mike Phillips. Item: Mary Racek wills her tardiness to Dorothy Sirock. Item: Anna Mae Marks wills her ability for putting events into poetry to any incapable Junior. Item: Sam Lungu wills his dancing to Alex Zordich. Item: Mary Ann Partika leaves her position as secretary to Mrs. McLone to any Junior who can fill it as well. Item: Charles Summers leaves his suspenders to Mr. Houston. Item: Audry Gillam wills her height to Lois Bopp. Item: Veronica Hudak wills her knowledge of Latin to her brother, Stephen. Item: John McCaughey wills his seat in the band to some future musician. Item: Edward Macara leaves his tardiness to Heruy Jablonski. Item: Mike Fabek wills his alibis for incomplete homework to any Junior lacking the talent to originate them. Item: Ann Ham.arik leaves her quietness to her sister, Helen. Item: Mary Peroga wills her smile to any sour puss. Item: We the June Class do hereby nominate and appoint Mr. Martin and Miss Luebben executors of this our last will and testament empowering them to compromise, adjust and deliver in such marmer as they may deem proper all property personal or real. We do hereby revoke all former wills by us as m.ade in testimony whereof we have set our hand, this ninth day of June the nineteenth hundred forty- first year of our Lord. Signed and acknowledged by said persons, as the last will and testament of the Senior class in our presence, and signed by us in his presence. ELEANOR DURITZA IRENE HORVAT HELEN CONEK KATHRYN NORDQUIST June Class Will Page Fortyono ► January 15, 1951 Dear Orion: Starry flakes of fluffy snow are falling peacefully outside my door and King Winter has designed beautiful style costumes for Mother Nature. The burning logs in the fireplace are inviting and the overstuffed chair is a little too much; 1 can ' t resist it. Now I am settled turning your pages, O, Wilson Orion! ( ' 41 edition) The pages take on human form — life; Before long I am enwrapped in the folds of an urge to be there once more. It all conies back to me now! Mr. Glasgow looks on majestically and his unforgettable fatherly guid- ance is portrayed. I cannot help but feel appreciative — an appreciation that grows with the years. Here are our deer teechurs. There may have been a time when we labeled them rashly, but, now it is clear, no longer disillusionment. Their corrections, reprimands and sometimes reproaches were only for the good of all. Next is the line-up of our classmates. Good heavens! How things and people have changed. Eleanor Duritza here is a prominent dietitian. Irene Horvat is succeeding admirably in her nursing career. Oh joy! Hasn ' t Agnes Fares changed in the lapse of ten years? She ' s a teacher now. Well, well, there ' s Bill Selikson whose articles I read in an Eastern newspaper. He cer- tainly is doing a splendid job at journalism. Marian Lynch is a dress designer in New York. Phyllis Weir, a singer with the Metropolitan Opera, as charming as ever according to the many pictures in the different newspapers. Bill Hackett an active member of the Youngstown Vindicator staff. Helen Conek is a secretary with a large insurance firm, and is happy in her work. Frank Eicos is a Math teacher at Wilson High School, ye ole alma mater. Elaine Swanson is an active social worker in the community. Tony Dennison and Robert Sonoga are both famed artists. Laddie Bondor is a noted doctor contributing his services in a clinic. Here ' s unforgettable Elaine Schwartz who was a sensation in her last performance on Broadway, Tobacco Street. Victor Surtel, the great multi-millionaire, who owns the Santa Anita race track is a generous supporter of the institutions for the poor. Here are some faces familiar in the world of sports. Tom O ' Masta, winner of the National Open Golf Tournament of last year. John De Matteo and Dave Campana have both cut their notches in the Hall of Fame as the greatest coaches that ever lived. Frank Hassay, Andy Seman, George Krispinsky, Howard Lancaster, John Carissimo, Dominic Daley, Don Fleming, Joe Graziano, Edward Gerberry, John Yurko, Ed Makara and William Toth are influential baseball magnates. The film celebrities, Mary Rhattigan, Betty Pownall, Alex Fabek and Tom Thomson are to visit Youngstown, according to Paul Lucansky ' s column in June Class Prophecy ■4 Page Forty-two ) last week ' s movie gossip. Bemice Krispinsky and Clarence Yavorsky are now the nationally known radio stars. Mike Fabek, after years of faithful practice holds the billiards title. Mayor John Krajeski is determined to get rid of rackets in the city. Don Burkhart is doing fine work with the Burkhart Swing Orchestra. Speaking of music, Jerry Myerovich is also launched on a musical career. Agnes Pachuta is now a psychiatrist, having finally decided between teaching and her chosen career. The Hiznay brothers, Jerome and Cyril, Jack Staaf, and Achille Garritino are great basketball stars. Helen Marchetti, Anna Mae Marks, John Leskovansky, and Sam Lungu are co-editors of a book of poems. Irene Karpowicz and Margie Jahn are visiting nurses in a large city in the east. Veronica Hudak is a doctor with a well established office, having won the confidence of many. Kathryn Eomara and Mary Peroga, the inseparables at school, have joint partnership in a down-town dress shop. Edward Staron, Joseph Dutko, Mary Louise Hetner. Betty Evans and Dorothy Dobozy hold Government jobs, each in a different state. Emma Belej, Mar- guerite Eepko, Irene Mahoney and Anne Chuhanich with their pleasing personalities have a reputation in social circles. The radio announcers are made up in a great measure of former Wilson graduates. Among those being Norman Sibson, with his pleasing voice, Bill Uehlinger, Jim Graham, Dorothy Kessler and Vivian Bensinger. Helen Hargos and Goldie Fish are well on their way to stardom, now being professional models. Kathryn Nord- quist is still full of original ideas, always putting them into effect. Eleanor Horvat, who had merited a four year scholarship, has proved worthy, now being a kind and able teacher. Andy Lucansky, George Vogrin, John Yurko, Andy Eanik, and John Kniska are doing their share in the steel mills, the bread and butter of the nation. Florence Yavorick and Irene Prejs are air hostesses. Each page brings memories galore. Personalities, ways, customs, traits and what not? One page and then another — and then — the Basketball team. How could anyone forget that memorable day when the Wilson Cagers brought to the Alma Mater a significant trophy of their winning the City Championship? School Spirit! That ' s exactly what is needed to keep the fires burning. Even the advertisements mean something now. After closing the covers a feeling of enchantment still prevails, but, what ' s there to do about it? You may rest assured, dear Orion, that I won ' t neglect paging you soon again. The fireplace calls that I feed it more logs, so, Good-bye, AGNES G. PACHUTA. June Class Prophecy •«( Pago Forty-throe At the present time there is much patriotism spread in America. Knowing what Americanism represents is not all. We must feel that way too. There are many ways in which Americanism is defined. One, which is simple and sincere would be this: Americanism is the unfailing love of country, loyalty to its institutions and ideas, eagerness to defend it against all enemies, undivided allegiance to the flag, and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Americanism and American Democracy go hand in hand; they are united unto death. If either was threatened, our security as Americans would be in grave danger. Knowing that Americanism and Democracy go hand in hand we might try to define Democracy in some way. Democracy is not a gratuity, it is a conquest; it cannot be given, it must be captured. Like the Manna, which the Israelites found in the wilderness, it cannot be obtained at once for all mankind, but must be gathered anew every morning. Democracy is not a form of government, it is an exaltation of character which finds its final expression in a form of government. Democratic government is not the root, but the fruit. Unlike the Ism ' s where only the party members profit in power. Democracy, which is of the people, profits those who rule themselves. JOSEPH DUNCKO. Americanism Have you ever stopped to think What the land of liberty really means? Freedom of press — Care in distress; Heroic deeds — Many creeds; High ideals — Movie reels; Churches and schools — With golden rules. Are these not worth living for? Are these not worth fighting for? The heart and the Soul ' s royalty Found in the Land of Liberty. So, with grateful heart Let ' s do our part And raise our eyes Up to the skies Thanking God for: The Land of Liberty. —AGNES G. PACHUTA. Land of Liberty { Page Forty-four - The members of the Class of 1941, bid a fond farewell to their dear school. The day has come when we must say adieu to the familiar surround- ings which hove been a source of much pleasure and experience to us. Would that we could linger a bit longer over that page — the page of school days; Oh! that we could enjoy these happy associations a little while longer! But those hours are gone forever, to be cherished in loving memory as long as life shall last! We must turn over a leaf in the Book of Life. There lies a bold, clean sheet before us to be written upon as we will. With the confidence of youth we welcome the opportunity to write large and bold words on that page, a record of worthy achievements. The contemplation of the limitless visions and possibilities that rise before us thrills us through and through. We have gained a new perspective of Ufe, realizing that a worthy record on the clean sheet of life can be written only by toil and unselfish service to our fellowman. But equipped with a splendid high school training, we venture forth bravely into the world. We paxise here to recognize a debt of gratitude to those who have been of service to us. Would that we could repay that debt, but for the present we can offer only our sincerest thanks. We thank our fathers, our mothers and our friends who have toiled daily in the busy world that we might obtain the advantages of the great oppor- tunities afforded us. It has been their sturdy support that has placed us securely on the road to success. We thank the dear teachers who have labored incessantly to train us in the art of thinking and reasoning for our- selves and who have implanted in us noble ideals and lofty conceptions in all lines of endeavor. We hope that our every offense is pardoned and we do promise in return that we shall strive constantly to be a source of pride to those who expended their efforts in oui behalf. So thus we leave with fond memories of a happy past and great joy in anticipation of the things before us. JIM GRAHAM. Au Revoir •4 Page Forty-five ► The social activities of the senior class have been all too few, due to certain rulings made by the School Board. November, 1940, marked the first social venture of the season. A com- bined party and dance was held at Pioneer Pavilion. Novel dances were a feature of the evening. Refreshments were served and many of the boys were surprised to find that Wilson girls (or their mothers?) could bake quite well. James Graham and William Waltman, of the social committee, proved to be the men of the evening. The party dispersed at the very, very late hour of twelve! After several attempts to arrange another party it was decided that one would be held June ninth. The members of the senior class have been active in other phases of the other organizations. On the Hi-Lights (school paper) staff can be found many members of the class of ' 41, including senior editor. Bill Hackett; junior editor, John Lascavansky; make-up editor, Paul Lucansky; and the art editors, Robert Sonoga and Katherine Nordquist. The stagecraft production, American Passport revealed the hidden talents of William Uehlinger and Norman Sibson, who have also taken part in radio skits sponsored by the Junior League. The play was a huge success, other seniors included in the cast were: Elaine Schwartz, Anna Mae Marks, Eleanor Duritza, and last but, of course, not least, Francis Formichella. His outstanding interpretation of Junior will haunt him for some time to come. The senior play held April 25, also proved to be a drawing attraction. The cast included the following: Betty Pownall, Florence Yavorick, Irene Korpowicz, William Hackett, Francis FormechiUi, James Graham, Marguerite Klepko, Helen Conek, Ruth Davison, Mary McCarthy, Agnes Fares, William Uehlinger, and Wiliam Waltman. As a whole the senior class is a very talented group. Active in the music department productions are: Mary Louise Hetner, Johanna Andrews, and Margaret Kostyo. The male interest of the entertainment was supplied by Tony Dennison and Mike Fabek. In the art department the recognition of Robert Sonoga by the Carnegie Museum was an honor deserved by the receiver for his outstanding talent and ability. And so we leave behind us another year; also leaving the hopes of a successful year to the senior class of 1942. ELEANOR DURITZA. June Senior Activities ( Page Forty-six Dear Wilson High, we say adieu, But first we ' ll make some pledges true. Will you accept these humble lines They come straight from our hearts and minds. We ' ll always honor and obey The motto of our school each day Loyal and true we ' ll aim to be And righteousness we ' ll try to see. Kindness will ever be our goal We learned this lesson well in school. Loyal and just in all our ways. These traits will help through dreary days. We ' ll give much thought to words and deeds And help our neighbor in his needs. A ray of sunshine we will bring To each person and living thing. We pledge to obey the U. S. too Fly our colors red, white and blue. What is more pleasing to the eye Than to see Freedom .... waving in the sky. We ' ll always follow codes and laws That mean liberty ' s worthy cause. We ' ll do each worthy man ' s command Sent from above to rule our land. These pledges in our mind will stay. And better folks we ' ll be each day We ' ll live up to the golden rule And be a joy to Wilson School. ANNA MAE MARKS Goodbye To you and all The friends that I have met We say goodbye at the crossroad Of life. ANNA MAE MARKS Farewell Pledge ■ Pago Forty. evon ► JOAN ANDREWS (Jo) Glee Club Monitor Triple Trio A CaiDDella Choir MARY BABNIC (Babs) Natonal Honor Society Latin Club CLAIRE CEREPAK Sorelle Senior Girl ' s League HAROLD CHAMBERLAIN (Hatc h) Hi-Y Torch Club Art Club Rifle Club Glee Club STEVE ERKMAN BETTY LEE EVANS Sorelle President G. A. A. Latin Club National Honor Society ALEX FABEK (Major) JOHN BALI EDWARD BATISTI EMMA BELLEJ (Butch) Monitor EDWARD BENEDICT Hi-Lights Staff Commencement Committee VIVLRN BENSINGEH Glee Club G. A. A. A Cappella Choir Monitor JOHN BILAS (Russian) Monitor Junior Honor Society Latin Club Hi-Lights Representative LADDIE BONDOR National Honor Society Monitor Latin Club Hi-Liqhts Annual Committee ANNE CHUHANICH (Smiley) Ke-Cu-Wa Sorelle Stagecraft National Honor Society Girls Athletic Association HELEN CONEK Art Club Monitor Senior Play Annual Committee National Honor Society DOMINIC DALEY RUTH L. DAVISON (Ruthie) Stagecraft Sorelle Monitor Senior Play JOHN DeMATTEO (Meat) Football Monitor Latin Club ANTHONY DENNISON Glee Club Cinema Club MICHAEL FABEK Annual Committee Glee Club Hi-Lights Staff Cinema Club Latin Club AGNES FARES (Aggie) Sorelle Senior Play Monitor GOLDIE FISH Hi-Lights Staff Latin Club G. A. A. A Cappella Choir Sorelle DONALD FLEMING FRANCIS FORMICHELLA Stagecraft Latin Club Torch Club Hi-Y ACHILLE GARRITANO (Babe) Football Manager Basketball Football NEAL BOYLE Stagecraft ESTHER BRICKMAN Band Orchestra DONALD BURKHART (Scope) Band Orchestra Cinema Club Monitor DAVID CAMPANA (Curly) Basketball Football Golf JOHN CARISSIMO DOROTHY DOBOZY Journalism Club Junior Honor Society HELEN DOBRANCHIN JOE DUNCKO ELEANOR DUHITZA (EI) Stagecraft G. A. A. Sorelle National Honor Society Annual Committee JOE DUTKO National Honor Society Hi-Lights Staff WILLIAM ELLIS Basketball MARIE GAWRAN (Nickles) EDWARD GERBERRY (Becky) AUDREY GILLAM (Odd) Commercial Club MARY GORDULIC (Daisy) Glee Club A Cappella Choir JAMES GRAHAM (GUdie) Journalism Cinema Club Stagecraft Hi-Y Roll Call Page Forty-eight JSs- JOE GRAZIANO BETTY LOUISE GRIMM (Belts! Sorelle IRENE HORVAT (Skipper) • . ' ationai Honor Society Sorelie Ke-Cu-Wa Annual Committee JOHN KOSTYO (Johnny) Hi-Lighls Slalf National Honor Society Latm Club Annual Committeo Momtor PAULINE GUCWA (Pinky) Sorelle Monitor WILLIAM HACKETT Hi-Y Stagecraft Torch Club Hi-Lights Staff Senior Ploy ANNE HAMARIK (Annie) Sorelle HELEN HARGOS Monitor THOMAS HARRIS (Rabbit) Monitor FRANK HASSAY (Custer) MARY HASSAY MARGARET HREHOVICK MICHAEL HRUSOVSKY WILBURT HUBBARD MARY HUDACH VERONICA HUDAK HENRY lAGELSKI MARJORIE lAHN (Margie) Sorelle Senior Girl ' s League Latin Club Ke-Cu-Wa ANDREW KANIK IRENE KARPOWICZ (I) Latin Club Play Committee Chairman A Coppella Choir MARGARET KOSTYO (Peggy) National Honor Society Latin Club G. A. A. Sorelle Social Committee Chairman VraGINlA KOTASEK (Ginny) JOHN KRAJESKI (Kirge) MARY LOUISE KRAYNAK (Mickey) Senior Girl ' s League BERNICE KRISPINSKY (Bunny) Ke-Cu-V a Commercial Club Sorelle Glee Club GEORGE KRISPINSKY HOWARD LANCASTER JACK HENEKS (Hen) H;-Y President Stagecraft Hi-Lights Staff Journalism CTloss Treasurer JOSEPH HERMAN (Doc) MARY LOUISE HETNER Sorelle Latin Club Triple Trio Hi-Lights Staff CYHtt HIZNAY Biskelhall JEROME HIZNAY (Defense) Basketball ELEANOR HORVAT National Honor Society LaUn Club MARGUERITE KEPKO (Blondie) Sorelle Senior Girl ' s League DOROTHY KESSLER Szrel ' .e Serrel ry Travel Club Play Committee FRANK KICOS (Kike) National Honor Society Class President Latin Club jrmE KmcsLAND (Junie) A Capi ella Choir Glee Club MICHAEL KLASOVSKY JOHN KNISKA KATHRYN KOMARA (Kay) JOHN LESKOVANSKY (Jay) H:-Liahls Staff Art Club JOHN USKO ANDREW LUCANSKY (Squirrel) PAUL LUCANSKY (Dugy) Hi-Y Stagecraft loumahsm Hi-Ughts Staff SAMUEL LONGU (Sammy) Cinema Club Monitor MARIAN LYNCH (Mae) Soreiie Stagecraft Ring Committee Hi-Lighls Staff Roll Call - ( Page Forty-nine ) IRENE MAHONEY (Patty) Sorelle Stagecraft Commercial Journalism AGNES G. PACHUTA National Honor Society Hi-Lighls Staff Sorelle Monitor Latin Club MARY RACEK (Rae) JOE HATKOVICH (Mickey) EDWARD MAKARA (Bird) MARY ANN PARTIKA Art Club MICHAEL RAVIS (Rab) HELEN MARCHETTI Sorelle lAMES MARINER ANNA MAE MARKS (Daisy Mae) Hi-Lights Staff Health Club Stagecraft Sorelle JOSEPH MARUSKIN (Speed) Travel Club Blue Print Club Monitor Basketball MARY McCarthy (Shorty) Sorelle Latin Club G. A. A. Senior Girl ' s League JOHN McCAUGHEY (Corky) Band CARL McCLAFFERTY LOUISE MEDICUS Sorelle JAMES MOYER (Jimmie) Hi-Y Hi-Lights Staff JOHN MUNTEAN JERRY MYEROVICH National Honor Society KATHRYN NORDQUIST Art Club Annual Committee Sorelle THOMAS O ' MASTA FRED PAUSCHERT Football ELIZABETH PAVLICHKO G. A. A. ROSE PECORARO IRENE FENTEK Commencement Committee MICHAEL PERLICH (Mikey) PETER PERNOTTO (Prof) MARY PEROGA Senior Girl ' s League LA RUTH PHILLIPS Dramatic Club Stagecraft Travel Club JANET PFLUGH (Ian) Latin Club LILLIAN PIKE (Snooks) Sorelle Senior Girl ' s League IRVIN PINCUS (Pinky) Hi-Y Torch Club Cinema DOROTHY POPOVICH Sorelle BETTY POWNALL (Bets) Stage Craft Sorelle Senior Girl ' s League Senior Play IRENE PREJS MARY RHATTIGAN (Judy) Sorelle Stagecraft Senior Girl ' s League Glee Club A Cappella Choir EDWARD RIZAK (Rizz) PAUL ROUAN Hi-Y Band Orchestra Torch Club GENEVIEVE RUDNICK (Jean) Sorelle Latin Club Senior Girl ' s League JOSEPH RYCHLICKI JOSEPHINE SABBATH Monitor 39 Ke-Cu-Wa MICHAEL SABLYAK (Sab) MICHAEL SARISKY (Shadow) OLGA SCARNECCHIA Sorelle Senior Girl ' s League MARY SCAVINA (May) ELAINE SCHWARTZ Monitor 40 Stagecraft Library Office WILLIAM SELIKSON National Honor Society Latin Club Hi-Lights Staff Monitor ANDREW SEMAN (Dip) Roll Call 4 Page Fifty )S - KATHRYK SEVCIK (Kitty) Picture Committee EDWAHD SHANKS (Ed) Orchestra Band Torch Club WnXLAM SHERBON Torch Ciub Hi-Y Student Council Latin Club MATILDA SHIMTK (rUliel Sorelle Monitor 41 NORMAN SIBSON (Biuzt) Hi-Y Travel Club Statecraft MARY SMERCANSKY MARY TEREK (Sailor) Sorelle TOM THOMSON (Tee) Hi-Y Stagecraft Hi-Lights Staff Monitor Social Committee ANNA THXmiK (Trase) LEONA TIBERIO WILLIAM TOTH (BiU) JACK TRUAX (Whiter) Hi-Y Stagecraft Rifle Qub Board of Control WILLIAM WALTMAN (Willie) Glee Club A Cappella Choir Hi-Lights Staff Stagecraft Journalism Club MARY WEBB Stagecraft Sorelle A Cappella Choir Joumahsm Club Senior Girl ' s League GLEN WEBBER Torch Club Hi-Y Rifle Club PHYLLIS WEIR (Faye) Stagecraft Monitor DOLORES WHALEN (D) Sorelle Student Council Ke-Cu-Wa MARY SOFRANKO ROBERT SONOGA (Bob) JACK STAAF (Scoop) Easketball Football Stagecraft WILLIAM UEHLINGER Hi-Y Stagecraft Travel Club NORMAN ULANSKY (Swanee) Laun Club MICHAEL VETRECIN (Pipe) HELEN WHITE (Scotty) loumahsm Club Hi-Lights Staff FRANK WIEDERMAN (Ban) MARY YASUK (Mac) A Cappella Choir Glee Club EDWARD STARON (Ed) CHARLES SUMMERS (Chuck) Wcr..rc: 4 Class Lzy Committee VICTOR SURTEL ELAINE SWANSON GEORGE VOGRIN (Sarqe) ANN VOLAR (Annie) Sorelle Senior Girl ' s League Monitor 40 41 JOHN VUKOVICH (Sonny) FLORENCE YAVORICK ' . ' ::•. rnal Honor Society Scre ' .ie Senior Play Stagecraft G. A. A. CLARENCE YAVOHSKY (Twiddles) HiY Glee Club Stagecraft lOHN YURKO (Kid Romance) EUGENE SZALLAI (Gene) National Honor Soaely Foreman ' s Club FRANK WAGNER (Fmnlxwah) Band Orchestra ARLENE ZIMMERMAN (Zittie) Senior Girl s League Roll Call ■ ( Page Fifty-one ► i tvl. f • -a? !r IB a. n a (g R. Sonoqa 28 31 ® ' ■u ' l The Woodrow Wilson football team of 1940, a good one too, was just another step in the great development of the little red school on the hill. The schedule was perfect. The spirit was there. The talent was among the best in the city. The team certainly looked like champions on paper but Wilson football teams do not practise on paper. They practise on concrete. Old Concrete, a term given to the practice field used by all of the injury-riddled teams in the history of the school, was cause for a lot of grief, as the rock-studded field marred many of Coach Hartman ' s plans of a starting lineup through injuries inflicted to many of our better players during practice sessions. All of the aforementioned is not entered as an excuse or a way of soft soaping the mediocre showing of the 40 squad, but more as a way of trying to open up the eyes of the alumni and friends of Wilson to the need of a New Concrete in the form of a stadium that could be used for home games, the answer to the prayer for a practice field and, inturn, a let down on the practice injuries. This should enable the coaching staff to put a more able team on the field to represent the Presidents of Wilson High School .... Now out of our dreams of the future and back to the record of the 1940 team. Wilson South 13 Wilson 21 Fitch Wilson 14 Scienceville Wilson Rayen 6 Wilson Boardman 20 Wilson 6 Ursuline 6 Wilson 6 East 32 Wilson 6 Bridgeport 21 Wilson 13 Chaney Won— 3 Lost— 5 Tied— 1. f I ' Football ■ j( Page Fifty-four )3s- HHOai SUMMARY SOUTH — Time and time again the South Warriors were able to stop the threats of the Presidents and in the meantime slip their brilliant fullback, Jimmy Ruse, loose long enough to score two touchdowns and Peterson an extra point. Baker and Deutchlander were able to scare the South rooters on many occasions but were unable to push it across before the 6,000 fans. FITCH — When the home boys stopped playing a defensive game and uncorked a few passes in the second period they were able to chalk up a final score of 21-0 over the boys from Austintown before 1,500 people. Dave Campana, DiOrio, and Deutchlander had a lot to do with the Wilson score while Bill McMillen kept the Fitch score at zero. SCIENCEVILLE — 14-0. Displaying a great attack via the airways and powerful line thrusts the Presidents were heroes to a nice crowd at Scienceville ' s home showing. Joe DiOrio and Dave Campana coupled to score 12 of Wilson ' s 14 points while Baker and Petrollini added the extra pxsints. RAYEN — 1,500 skeptical fans settled down to an evening packed with thrills and more thrills as the Rayen Tigers and Wilson Presidents see-sawed back and forth until the third quarter when Ernie Deak of the Red and Black team trotted 19 yards for the evening ' s only score. Wilson was able to make but four substitutions due to injuries that cut the size of the squad down to a mere handful. BOARDMAN — Over-confidence and the Boardman Spartans defeated our Presidents on the snow-sloped home field of Coach Allen ' s crew. Scoring 13 points in the second quarter and closing with 7 during the fourth period, the Boardman boys totaled 20 for the day — Enough said? URSULINE — Wilson started out early in the game with a six point lead over an old rival — only to have that margin erased in the final minutes of the game. Final score 6 to 6. EAST — One of the better teams of Ohio was no match for Wilson as the Presidents met the boys from the East Side of Youngstown. East scored its 32 points through spectacular running and passing but to more than half of the 2,500 fans the best play of the evening was a reverse that had Joe DiOrio in possession of the ball and he in turn threw a touchdown pass to Al Antonucci for Wilson ' s lone score of the game. BRIDGEPORT — Although Bridgeport is listed as just a whistle stop on many of the railroad charts it certainly was more than that to the local boys. Touchdowns whistled all over the place but only one came Wilson ' s way. The final score— 21 to 6— that ' s all! CHANEY — Every cloud has a silver lining but in this case the lining was scarlet and gold for the Wilson team, as they ended the season with a sparkling victory over Chaney High School. The limited crowd saw Wilson take advantage of all breaks of the game and slide in with a 13 to lead. Much has been said and written about the Wilson team of 1940, and more of the same could follow but one of the greatest honors that could come to any team or coach would be to have one or more of his boys chosen on a mythical all city team.. That honor has come to a member of the Wilson team in the person of William McMillen. Known to everyone as Bill, Wilson ' s great center was chosen, not only for his fine team play on the field but off the field as well. Congratulations Bill and may you be only the first of a long list of talent from Woodrow Wilson that shall lead the city ' s sporting Greats. Football i(( Page Fifty-five Wilson got off to a flying start for the 1940-41 Basketball season b downing Rowland 35-25. Russell with 18 and Hiznay with 13 lead the attack, . j The following evening they chalked up their second win by defeating Struthers ' 29-15, Hiznay was high-scorer with 12 points. During Christmas vacation the Presidents journeyed to New York City to tangle with a few Long Island teams. Wilson lost the first one to the giant Rockville Center team 49-33 and the following night was defeated by Lynbrook in an overtime game 25-22. The last game Wilson regained their stride by beating Valley Stream 31-25. Wilson lost a tough battle to the powerful Sharon Hi team at the South Field House 31-24. Wolansky paced Sharon with 12 markers while Russell got 9 for Wilson. In another tough battle with undefeated Akron South, Wilson came out on the short end 52-31. Gray was high for Akron with 26 points. Russell paced Wilson with 16. Basketball • S| Page Fifty-six } Former Wilsonites became opponents as the Varsity whipped the Alumni 54-16, Staaf led with 19 points, while E. Whalen got nine for the grads. East Palestine proved easy, Wilson winning 33-13. Russell was the big gun with 18 points. Undefeated Canton Timken proved to be too much for the Red and White downing them 46-29. Russell and Staaf scored 23 of Wilson ' s points. The following night Wilson lost a close one to Shorpsville 28-27. Petrollini kept Wilson in the game with 9 points. Niles Hi upset the Presidents on their own floor 40-36. Petrollini with 15 and Staaf with 9 led Wilson. CITY SERIES Wilson chalked up their first City Series victory by beating Ursuline 34-29. The whole starting team divided scoring honors. Chaney proved easy for the Presidents, Wilson winning 51-22. Petrollini led with 13 points, while Hiznay had 12 and Staaf had 9. City series victory number three was a win over our rival South Hi by the score of 41-31. Petrollini showed the way with 13 points followed by Russell with 12. Wilson claimed another victim in the City Race downing Scienceville by 50-35. Russell and Petrollini combined to score 30 points. Wilson came one step closer to the Championship by beating East 44-31. This victory gave them the chance to meet Rayen for the City Cage Crown. Wilson Hi School won its first City Championship at South Field House by whipping Rayen 40-33. Both teams went into the game undefeated in their five previous City games, and the largest crowd in High School history witnessed the game. Russell was the big gun with 20 points, while Staaf scored 8 points in the closing minutes of the game to cinch it. Finamore led Rayen with 17. N. E. O. TOURNAMENT AT SOUTH FIELD HOUSE Wilson drubbed Sebring 43-29 in the first game. Russell led the Red and White with 18. The Presidents walloped the powerful Fitch quintet 51-22. Petrollini had 13 points, Campana 11, and Hiznay 11 to score most of Wilson ' s markers. Wilson bowed out of the tournament losing the quarter-final game to Warren 26-23. The Red and White was definitely off their stride. Hiznay was high vn h 8 points. Basketball yj Paae Fifty-seven ► Coach — Mr. Elder. Manager — George MacDonald. Players — Frank Halaparda, Robert Buman, Bill Lee, Al Bamhort, Bob McCall, Howard Friend, John Bolkovac. Phillip Haggerty, Robert Gibson, Charles Bush. First Team — John Bolkovac (Capt.), Howard Friend. Frank Halaparda, Bob McCall, Robert Ruman. The Junior High team was slow in starting this season. They lost the first tw o games to East and Hillman before they got in the win column at Scienceville. They whipped Scienceville by a 23-19 count as Balkovac added up ten points for the Wilson boys. The next game was with Hayes, a thriller throughout. The game see- sawed back and forth with Hayes winning by one point. Balkovac was hitting the hoop regularly getting eighteen points for himself. Wilson found the range again in the next game with Princeton. They defeated the Princeton boys by a 25-14 score. They encountered East for the second time this season, and this time they turned the tables defeating the East Siders 32-19. Friend was high in this game with eleven points. The Wilson boys had a little hard luck in the next three games being on the small end by a couple of points while playing Hilknan, Scienceville, and Hayes. Halaparda hit the hoop for nine points in the Hillman game. In the next game vinth Princeton the Princeton boys held the lead by a 12-11 score. The Wilson boys in the second half hit the hoop in rapid succession while holding Princeton to four points. The score: Wilson 22, Princeton 16. Friend gathered up m.ost of the points by ringing up ten points. McCall played well all year at a Guard position while Bamhort also played expertly as the sixth man this year. The three high scorers were: John Balkovac, 74 points; Howard Friend, 62 points; Bob McCall, 34 points. Junior High Basketball ■ Page Fifty-eight jacJ: iruax Ed Durdci. E-. ?3lkovic. BiU Or.r- 7 cyd Godward. Aile=. Me;;a:i. The tecan ' s showing was not as impressive this year as last year, due to the loss of some of our outstanding memijers through graduation, leaving is mostly green material to work with. Prospects are good for next year, how- ever, since Chamberlain and Truox are the only ones who will not be back. In the series of National Matches in which two-hundred thirty-eight teams of the country participated, Wilson was in one-hundred fifty-fifth place at the time of this writing. In the state competition the Wilson boys ' showing is somewhat better. After a series of ten matches, the first team finished in thirteenth place among thirty-four competing teams of Ohio. The team had two individual scholastic matches: One shoulder-to- shoulder match with New Castle High, in which our boys lost 477 to 470; and one Postal Match against Cleveland West High. In the latter match the Wilson team won easily, 469 to 458. The Mahoning Coimty Rifle Tournament, sponsored by Post 15 of the American Legion, is to be held on April nineteenth. Wilson has about thirty boys entering this tournament. Some of them are certain to bring home some of the medals and trophies. Rifle Team • Page Rfty-nln ► c ' T- ' - M V A wfm r HHwiffiHi ..:£;  «™ -r ,| ' i- ' ;■•.• A i; -«. i sen ■ ■•■ KM? ' ' sK. ' .■■•iV% 1 m ■..,..•,,■. . ' it W- ? ' P. A - « . ' .• I ■• i - ' A V j ' t;j2 «? r: ' ? ■i wi ' L ! -? j H H k ■ , ■ 3 k Mn a© R. Sonoga Music is something enjoyed by all. It brightens one ' s mood, relcDces one ' s mind and body, and in general raises one ' s spirits. The department, now in the new building, has more room. We have also received very many beautiful numJbers. Following is a list of the activities for the year: Dedication services of the new building, music furnished by first choir; Armistice Day a group par- ticipated in the Road of Remembrance service. The Minstrel in December was a very great success. This was the first time a performance was given three times. The proceeds went into the school fund. Christmas called for many events, such as the hall sing. Many members of the first choir carried on the beautiful tradition, robed in white carrying lighted candles gave the effect of a celestial choir. Baccalaureate was next in January. The group presented the very well known Lord ' s Prayer by Malotte and Dies. The All-City Spring Festival on May 2, at South Field House, with seventy-five of our own vocalists in this affair, was a magnificent success. The following week our own Spring Festival was presented. A great variety of numbers was presented so the tastes of all were satisfied. Baccalaureate in June which was attended by all seniors and their parents. The social event of the Vocal and Instrumental Departments was the skating party at Kelly ' s Park. All who attended had a enjoyable evening. A Cappella Officers of the first choir ore: President, Paul Magura; Vice-President, Grant Williams; Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Sovinet; Librarians, Helen (Continued on Page 64) A Cappella Choir ■ Page Sixty-two Freshmen Girls ' Glee Club Second Choir •4 Pago Sixty-lhroe (Continued from Page 62) Hatlaban, Mary King, Mike Tkach, and Thomas Marks; Accompanists, Valerie Simpson, Norma Valentine, and Ruth Mellinqer; and Mistress of Robes, Wealthie Bush. . Officers of second choir: President, Lois Nixon; Vice-President, John Leskovansky; Secretary, Joane Jones; Treasurer, Thomas Cooksey; Librarians, Phillip Crooks and Diana Cestary; and Accompanist, Winifred Williams. Officers of Freshmen girls glee club: President, Jean Trinko; Vice-President, Doris Russell; Secretary, Jean Allen; Treasurer, Marjorie Love; Accompanists, Ruth Weitebuan, Dorothy Perazich, and Sally Sano; Librarian, Jennette McMillan. Secretary of the department, Marie Zetts; Assistants, Virginia Anderson, Mary Valo, Louise Sahli, and Patricia Kuhl. Member of the first Triple Trio are: Sop. I, Mary Louise Hetner, Margaret Sovinet, and Carolyn Hamlin; Sop. II, Joan Andrews, Wealthie Bush, Virginia Anderson; Alto, Helen Hatlaban, Lois Bopp, Marie Zetts. Members of second Triple Trio are: Sop. I, Louise Gentile, Dorothea Weimer, Valerie Simpson; Sop. II, Norma Valentine, Magdalene Sally, Eleanor Swimmer; Alto, Ruth Yeany, Patricia Kuhl, Margaret Sypos. Members of Senior Boys Quartette are: Tony Dennison, Jerry Myerovich, James Moyer, and Mike Fabek. Director of the Department, Mrs, Leah MacDonald. Boys ' Choir ■ijf Page Sixty-four K The Band consisting of 55, and the Orchestra consisting of 52 members, hove just completed the most successful season to date. During the 1940 and 1941 semesters the orchestra furnished music for both commencement, and minstrel show and presented various small groups for neighborhood church and lodge programs. Wilson was fortunate in placing 17 members in the all-city group. This was the second largest group in this symphonic organiza- tion from any of the six high schools represented. With the addtition of our new string bass, violins, cellc and French Horns, the orchestra is going to be one of the featured groups of next year. The band as usual did an outstanding job at the 5 football gam.es this last fall. The musicians in their new red and white uniforms and hats, caused m.uch favorable comment as they marched down the field and formed the letters and formations. WKBN — Radio program — football coach — Brass en- semble — two Baccalaureate Services — Spring Festival — May 8th and 9th with the orchestra and the district grade school orchestra. Uniforms were paid for in one year. A SI 400.00 drive sponsored by the Mother ' s Club, was headed by Mrs. Jack Staaf, President. New instruments added are three saxophones, two French horns, three alto horns, piccolo, bass drums. Next fall the band expects to have sixty-five members in the football and concert band. A conducting class was organized by the bond director and the home room periods were used for instructions. This group consists of eight members and some of the members are so well advanced that they are eligible to be student conductors for the band and orchestra groups. Mr. Omeis is both. Band and Orchestra, director. Band and Orchestra ■4 Pa-je Sixty-five ► • i ' N r l taH ■ k ' L H B B BP HUHMki (g a, nj IB p ■■■• ■ rm .■■V, ' ■ ' . ■ y o ■ ' --;- ' - ■• ' ■ ' ■ ' ' ••• ' . ' rfc ' : ' ii r - ■:■iii - fS R. Sonoqa Robert Sonoga, Bernard Nagy, William Rakocy, Steve Sonoga, Harold Chamberlain, Grant Williams, Dominic Nudo, Jerry Myerovich, Miss Hastings. John Muntean, George Vanish, Edward Troll, Betty Draprile, Ruth McLean, Ada Marie Davis, Margaret lackovina, Gloria Johnson, Martha Podolsky, Kathryn Nordguist, The Art Club was organized three years ago by students eager to become better acquainted with the Art Field. They have two social functions a year usually a dance, party or skating party. The League has been quite active in school functions by making programs and posters. The officers are: Presi- dent, Kathryn Nordquist; Vice-President, Grant Williams; Secretary, Dorothy Bolevich; Treasurer, Margaret Jackavina. Miss Hastings is the club adviser and instructor. During the past year several students have received special awards and honors. William Rakocy received first prize and Robert Sonoga received third for Water Color entered in the Mill Creek Park Show. William Rakocy received first prize for his Art Poster during National Art Week. Robert Sonoga won first prize and Harold Chamberlin won third prize for their Water Colors exhibited ct the Butler Art Institute for the third Junior New Year ' s show. Honorable Mention was given to William Rakocy. Robert Sonoga won first prize for his Linoleum Black Prints. Art Club •4 Page Sixty-eight ]3 The Woodrow Wilson Blue Print Club was organized in October of 1940. The meetings are held every Monday and Tuesday afternoon at three o ' clock. The specific aims of the course are to develop skill and understanding in reading from blueprints. They may be itemized as follows: 1. To understand the general size of articles shown in blueprints. 2. To visualize the general shape of articles. 3. To obtain the quantity of separate pieces of an object. 4. To recognize overall dimensions of the whole and each part. 5. To identify surface and contour sizes, forms and treatments. 6. To analyze a drawing into its essential ports. 7. To know the methods of attaching part to part, as with bolts, welds, rivets, and joints. 8. To ascertain the materials required for a job. 9. To associate written specifications with the drawings. 10. To prepare lists of materials related to the drawings. The boys also try to learn vocabulary in terms of craft language. At a meeting in the early part of March the boys enjoyed a Doughnut party. President, Leslie Molnar Secretary, Joseph Duncko Vice President, John Uhlar Treasurer, Mike Kardis Adviser, L. R. McDonnell Blue Print Club | Paqe Sixty-nine o ?l rs In the spring of 1940 a group of twenty boys and girls answered the call for cheerleading tryouts. From this group ten were selected to form the cheerleading sqxiad. These ten practised faithfully for eight weeks in order to get ready for the coming school year. The old yells were scrapped and brand new ones svibstituted. The student body practised these cheers in assemblies during the fall of 1940. The Girl Reserves began a drive to get uniforms for this squad. Backed by the Hi-Y Club along with donations from each home room, enough was raised to buy the necessary outfits. We have on excellent squad and when assisted by the student body it is hard to beat for action and form. Top row: Joe Kudack, Eddie Droney, Verne Davison, Eddie Troll, Robert Gromley, Mr. Zoss, Cach. Front row: Mae Fares, Irlanda DeCicco, Agnes Sally. Cheer Leaders ■4i Page Seventy The Cinema Club, organized for the purpose of forwarding Visual Education and entertainment in the school has grown rapidly and encouraged film education throughout the school. All the film operating is carried on by the members with the advice of the faculty advisers. The club originated in 1934, with six members, having a membership of eighteen at the present time. The members select the motion pictures for the noon lunch hours, some of which ore the latest out. The success of the club is largely due to the co-operation of the members and the faculty adviser. President, Harold Isamcm Secretary, Saxa Ltingu Vice-President, Charles Wittenouer Treasurer, Don Burkhart Adviser, Mr. Datson Ci inema Club ( Page Seventy-one Paul Dobson. Jobn Randall, Don Smith, Robert Childs. Jack Hughes, niomos Cooksey, Harry Depp, William Beard, Tliomas Gran, Ed Droney, Harmon Davies, William DrisooU, Robert DiiscoU. Being a yovmg school, Wilson does not have many long standing traditions. But one tradition which we do have and which has been with lis since the days of our school ' s beginning, is the ceremony of honoring our national emblem, the stars and striF)es. Each morning of the school year regardless of weather conditions, eleven boy scouts and a bugler march in ordered rank to the flag pole to stand at attention while the flag is being raised to the bugle call, To The Colors. As the first clear notes of the bugle go ringing through the halls, everyone w ho is in the building cease all activity and stand at attention facing the flag- At the close of each school day, the flag is lowered in a similar manner. Captctin, John RandaD Co-Captain, Dan Smith Bugler, Paul Dobson Flag Guard ■ J Page Seventy-tvro fe The Girls ' Athletic Association of Woodrow Wilson was organized several years ago by athletic-minded girls. Its aim is to interest girls in team games and give them an opportunity for competition. Teams are organized to compete in intra-mural tournaments held each year in such games as Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball and various other sports. Thus points necessary to obtain a single school letter or a Twin W, are earned. Twenty-five points are made for making the team and seventy- five points for playing at least three-fourths of the games. Six-hxmdred points are required for the single school letter and sixteen himdred points for the Twin W. President, Margaret Sovinet Treasurer, Ruth Brown Secretary, Helen Lou Ce Iie Sponsor, 4iss Brun ord I Girls ' Athletic Association ' 4 Page Seventy-three Ke-Cu-Wa, the junior group of lOB, IDA, and UB was first organized March 15, 1938. The meetings ore held every two weeks at the Y. W. C. A. and consist of programs played by the girls, singing, or on outside speaker. Each year the Ke-Cu-Wa makes it a point to buy some useful gift for the pleasure of the entire school. This year they purchased a flag with the school emblem on it. The girls have given teas for their mothers and have sponsored many other social events. Their social service consists of filling baskets at Thanksgiving and dress- ing dolls at Christmas for the needy. Miss Judge and Miss Romanich are their helpful advisers. President, Catherine Baron Vice-President, Ada Marie Davis Secretary, Peggy Easson Treasurer, Ruth McLone Sponsors: Miss Judge Miss Romonick Ke-Cu-Wa ■ { Page Seventy-four )£ ■ Sorelle Giri Reserves was organized in 1937 by the first giodixiting class. Since then the cliib has grown and now has a membership of 90 girls. Girl Reserves is a national organization and is under the direction of the Y. W. C. A. The meaning of the club is just what the name implies, girls in reserve for womanhood. The purpose of all Girl Reserves is to find and give the best Social Activities include the ormuol Christmas Dance, skating and other parties- President Betty Evans Secretary, Dorothy Kessler Treasurer, Betty Pownall Sponsors: Miss Luebben Miss Pierson Sorelle Mi Pbqo SewBOty-fhro Hi-Lights representatives consist of a member from each home room. They are the salesmen of the Hi-Lights, and they give pep talks, pointing out the benefits derived from becoming subscribers to the school paper. This increases the number of buyers. It is the duty of a representative to: 1. Find out how many are planning to get issues in his home room; 2. Gather the money for the news sheets; 3. Distribute the papers so that all who pay receive copies. The sale of Hi-Lights has gone progressively forward, until one thousand copies (1000) set the last new All High. Much of this development is due to the representatives ' hard work, the keeping everlastingly at it of the business trio — Eleanor Nordquist, Irene Sebest, and Esther Fagin, guided and directed by Mr. Zoss, circulation manager. Hi-Lights Representatives •( Page Seventy-six )■ On October 20, 1937, the initial issue of Wilson Hi-Lights went to press. A mimeographed sheet at first, Wilson Hi-Lights has attained its goal namely, of being a printed news sheet appearing regularly — and competing in merit with other standard secondary school newspapers of the valley. Its aim is to develop progressively from year to year until it reaches the top. The fxjper has a wideawake capable student staff, alert to Wilson ' s growing needs, and it has a group of faculty aides. Esther Hamilton, noted local columnist, was guest speaker in April when Wilson Hi-Lights served as host to the monthly Tri-County Journalism Association meeting. Its staff has made tours to the schools of surrounding towns for inspection and inspiration. Wilson Hi-Lights is a member of Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. Senior Editors: Beatrice Yarov, Bill Hackett Junior Editors: Eleanor Swimmer, John Leskovansky Make-up Editon Paul Lucansky Faculty Chairman: Mrs. Muldoon Business Manager: Mr. Silverman Hi-Lights Staff ■ Page Seventy-seven The Horace Mann Chapter of the National Junior Society was organized in December, 1936. The. purpose of this organization is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character in the students. The flaming torch is the emblem of the purpose of this society. To bear forward the searching light of truth, to lead that others may follow in the light, to keep burning in our schools a high ambition for the enduring values of life, and to serve are all symbolized in the torch. Our members faithfully try to carry out the principles: Scholar- ship, Leadership, Character, and Service. President, Park French Vice President, Robert Childs Secretary, Margie Haus Treasurer, Eleanor Knapik Adviser, Miss Cummings Junior Honor Society ■{ Page Seventy-eight je - The George W. Glasgow Chapter of the National Senior Honor Society was formed in 1938 to do those honor who have distinguished themselves through their gifts of being able to give good service and leadership to their school and also possess high scholarship and good character. Because of Mr. Glasgow ' s interest in the student body, the Honorary Society was named after him. Of all the societies and activities functioning at Woodrow Wilson High School, the most difficult by far in which to gain admission is the National Senior Honor Society. Here entrance is not governed by external personalities, but through selective choice by the faculty. Those students are selected who, through their high school years have shown a possession of the four ideals of the society — Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service. To live by the ideals which the National Honor Society has set before us, to serve our school by fostering and encouraging high ideals in the students, is our purpose. President, Margaret Kostyo Secretary, Helen Conek Treasurer, John Kostyo Adviser, Miss Eckert Senior Honor Society ( Page Sevenfy-nino ► The purpose of the Hi-Y club is to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian character. The Hi-Y organizations are national and are directly associated with the Y. M. C. A. The Wilson Hi-Y was organized three years ago when Wilson turned into a Senior High School. The Hi-Y movement was started fifty years ago and since then many, many boys hcrve joined its inviting fold. The Hi-Y participates in city Hi-Y camps, state Hi-Y training camps, state conventions and even national conventions. The Hi-Y meets every Tuesday evening. The social activities of the club include parties, dances and occasionally a joint meeting with the Girl Reserves. President, Jack Heneks Vice President, Jim Chamberlain Secretary, Tom Thomson Treasurer, Bob Mook Advisers, Mr. Maharry and Mr. McClurg Hi-Y ( Page Bghty )?► The purpose of the Latin Club is to maintain and increase our interest in Latin, the language that has been the most widely used in all the world ' s history, and more than any other tongue has influenced the great languages of Europe and the Americas. We also feel that knowledge of Roman times enables us to see the debt our civilization owes to the past; we would like to know more about the grandeur that was Greece ' s and the glory that was Rome ' s. Thus, we will have a deeper understanding of the present. Their successes and failures compared with our own, will make us better citizens, more able to improve present and future ways of living. We hove had monthly meetings, recently increased to twice a month. Our programs are as varied as we can make them, ranging the past year from a scavenger hunt to a quiz program. Occasionally we have a meeting devoted to a good time together. The Latin Club breakfast held in Mill Creek is becoming an annual event. President, Margaret Kostyo Secretary, Peggy Buckles Treasurer, Laddie Bondor Adviser, Mrs. Hart Latin Club ■ Pago Dghly-one ► Mary Louise Helner, Flora Ann Wiles, Maqdalme Sally, Florence Haber, Gertrude Rosen. Betty Petro, Rose Simione, Wealthie Bush, Eleanor Swimmer, Eleanor Soppelsa, Goldie Vrancich, LaVerne Maze, Thelma Houston, Antoinette Cerimele, Clara Capezio, Donna Jean Evans. All work done by student assistants in the library has been on a volun- tary basis, since no credit is offered here at Wilson. Preference is given to girls in the upper classes who qualify as to charac- ter and scholarship and who can give one period daily to the library. Student assistants are trained in, and perform all types of library tasks from charging, discharging and shelving books to cataloging and filing. The service given by this group to the school is most valuable and the library could not function without it. Miss Arnold, Librarian, extends her thanks to those, who donate their services. Library Assistants ■ Page Eighty-two } The office girls ore the indispensible right hands in the offices. Many are commercial students, not all, however. They do much of the detail work, call students for conferences, typewrite, check attendance, take enrollments, check m.aterials, and in general, get worthwhile training in office routine. They are giving to their sponsors and the school a service that cannot be measured. To them we tender our grateful thanks and good wishes. Sponsors: Mr. Martin Mr. Wachter Miss Long Miss Robertson Office Girls Page Dqhty-three The story of the June Senior play, Hold Everything, takes place in a tourist home on the Honeymoon Trail, west of Rochester, N. Y. Crooks, bankers, runaway sweethearts, and aspiring movie actors meet one night at the home. This interesting set of characters suddenly find themselves vitally concerned in each other ' s lives. A mysterious small black traveling bag causes a great deal of excitement when the owner can ' t be found. The plot? Well, the bag, filled with money, is later returned to its rightful owner. Then, as every good play should end, everything turns out well for everybody concerned. The cast includes the following: Betty Pownall, Florence Yavorick, Irene Karpowicz, William Hackett, Francis Formichelli, James Graham, Marguerite Kepko, Helen Kepko, Helen Conek, Ruth Davison. Mary McCarthy, Agnes Fares. William Uehlinger and William Waltman. Director: Mr. Yeager Senior Play Cast 3f Page Eighty-four ihe Stagecraft Club was established in 1937 by its present adviser, Mr. Arden Barber. The organization is dedicated to furthering appreciation of the theater, study of plays, stage and radio technique, voice culture, play-writing, and acting. It has also taken a definite place in the social activities of the school. Last fall a get-together dance was held at Pioneer Pavilion. The club has increased from twenty students in 1937 to seventy students in 1941, and is increasing rapidly each semester. Today it is considered one of the most popular and active clubs of the school. Of the numerous successful ploys presented by the Club, American Passport is most recent. Two complete casts were used, with performances on March 20th and 21st. It was the first time that two casts have ever per- formed and the audiences acclaimed it to be one of the most outstanding performances ever presented on the Wilson High stage. It is probable that this method will be used again becoaise of its success this time, and because more students get to participate. The officers for this semester are the following: President James Graham Vice President, Bill Uehlinger Secretary, Helen Lou Ceglie Treasurer, Paul Dobson Stagecraft 4i Page Elqhty-five {► The Torch Club is built around the principles and ideals of the Hi-Y. Its main difference lies in the grades in High School which it includes, being lOB, lOA, and IIB. As in the Hi-Y, its purpose is to create, modntcrin and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian Character. Its slogan, which is frequently stated as the Four C ' s, is Clean Living. Cleccn Speech, Clean Scholarship and Clean Athletics. These fine character building ideals ore s:::::! adhered to by ciub —embers. The Torch Club has a Christian purpose and is the high school branch of the Y. M. C. A. It strives to give high school boys a chance to express their character possibilities and also to develop leaders with high ideals and challenging examples for the new students. The Torch Club is non-sectarian with all Christian faiths being represented. Clean Athletics, one of the essen- tial parts of the slogan, is not to be overlooked however, and its major dif- ficulty is the training of the individual to be a good sport. The Wilson Torch Club is proud to claim that they won the Torch Council Basketball Championship for 1941. President, Robert Childs Secretary, William Morgan Treasurer, George Garver Adviser, Mr. Jones Torch Club ■ Page Eighty-six - ± One of the newest orgccnizations of the school is the Travel Club, or- ganized for the purpose of providing a better understanding of our environ- ment through planned trips to various points of interest. The club is an outgrowth of efforts by students who had planned and made previous trips with class groups, to form a permanent organization expressly for travel with the idea thort such a group would be better able to secure reservations, favors and opportunities impossible otherwise. The first trip by this new club was made during the Spring vacation and included Akron and Columbus in its three-day excursion. On this trip the club visited the rubber exhibit at Goodyear Hall, the Rubber Bowl, Derby Down, Airport and Quaker Oats Co. at Akron; and in Columbiis the boys and girls were taken through the State Penitentiary, the Columbus Citizen newspaper plant, and both houses of the state legislature. At Ohio State University they were shown through the various colleges and a special show was presented for them, at the University natcrtorium. Those making the Columbus trip were: Magdaline Sally, Muriel Mitchell, Isabel Lanterman, Peggy Buckles, Goldie Vroncich, Ann Stepanic, Doris Tekac, Maryarm Liktar, Carolyn Moranz, Patricia Kuhl, Mary King, Hilda Fish, Dorothy Perazich, Jack Sumrock, Joe Maruskin, Robert Meresky, Paul Dell. Bernard Yorkunas, Hannon Davies. Bill Rakocy, Steve Sonoga, Paul Chiorello, John Kostyo, Floyd Godward, Miss Florence Roane and Hudson Martin, club advisers accompanied the group. This first venture was highly successful and provided both recreation and education for the group in visits to industrial plants and social institu- tions. Many other trips are anticipated in the future and plans ore being laid to make this club of progressively increasing value to the school. President William Rhodes Vice President Maryann Liktar Corr. Secretary, Carolyn Moranz Sec ' y Treas., Norman Sibson Travel Club 4 Page Etghty-seven w • , ' - i L V. -t ' - ' liUM mi m V Jfif, B m H r. i Wake Up and Dream — remembering that in America opportunities still are wide for young men and young women who have visions of service . . . remembering that only the wide-awake will fulfill their dreams. Best wishes, Class of 1941 STROUSS HIRSHBERGS Youngstown ' s Dependable Store for More Than 66 Years 7 Floors of Good Furniture • at Fair Prices • on Fair Terms • HUME ' S 252 W. Federal St. Next to Warner Theatre SCHAEFER Music Shoppe Musical Instruments Accessories — Sheet Music and Supplies 411 Keith-Albee Bldg. Guaranteed Instrument Repairing Phone 34605 — Res. 77687 ■ Page Eighty-nine |K Coiisratulations. louno; America! May the formed education and the democratic give- and-take of your high school years enable you to become the good citizens, intelligently working for a peaceful, prosperous democracy, that Am.erica needs. We have faith in your generation. Now must you assume the historic responsibility of keeping faith with America. M c K E L V E Y ' S 1883-1941 The Burkliart Coal Co. 5801 Southern Blvd. For All Best Grades Of Coal or Coke Phone 25812 A proper education is the best foundation for a life — Morris Plan Bank ■ % Page Ninety J BRENNER ' S — THE JEWELRY STORE FOR GRADUATES SINCE 1877 The first high school graduates served by Brenner ' s was sixty-four years ago — the class of 1877. Since then the sons and daughters and the grandchildren of this original class have made Brenner ' s their headquarters for quality jewelry and silver and for lasting gifts that cost no cre and often times cost less. jrWTLER • Hamilton • Monoro • Gmen Budget Terms If You Wish • Elgin RAYMOND BRENNHER FEDERAL AT HAZEL CrmpKinents cf Glaro? Printins Co. Specializing in Printing SCHCCl ?ArI-S AND NAME r.-J=::S Phone 3-SSZ4 YOUNGSTOWN. C«IO If you ' Te get a girl Who just loTes to eat Get her a KLONDIKE And giTe her a treat. Good Isoly Ice Cream Now perched on a stick CoTered with Chocolate A smoothie to lick. M Page Ninety-ooe HERFF-JONES COMPANY Designers and Manufactiirers of SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JEWELRY — GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS — MEDALS — CUPS TROPHES INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Jewelers to Woodrow Wilson High School KLING ' S BAKERY- PASTRY SHOPPE Kling-to-Kling ' s for Quality 2 STORES Phone 3-0573 1401 Market St. Phone 6-5156 2600 Market St. Graduation Cakes In Yoiir School Colors Equal or Greater VALUES In Hardware, Home Needs and Sport Supplies THE STAMBAUGH- THOMPSON CO. 114 West Federal St. 2627 Market St. ■! Page Ninety-two Compliments from SPARTAN JE ELERS CLASS RINGS AND INVITATIONS The Line a Yecrr Ahead We Keep You Warm With Good Coal E S T E R Fuel Supply Co. 76 E. 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