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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1944 volume:

e Q 2 ' Q If I ww , WWW iz If YQ 4 ,Y,f,.g.waf Z 4 Mm N: 159 9 fm 4 X fist a fi ,M 2 3 ig S 2 91 H i .-, f3,l',.a,l, U WMS 5' uf A !mmw Q61 .wifi my X s S 4 N I gg y N mf WM Y A Eh s xii E , gc THE UQDQ-Q QDLHLIQDN WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL ln saluting you of the graduating class of Iune, 1944, I Wish to express my appreciation to you. The most of your high school years have been spent in a high school at war as well as in a community and a country at war, all working to preserve that which We treasure. You have had to make sacrifices, you have had to live under a cloud of uncertainty, and you have had to change and give up your plans for the future. Yet despite all, you have carried on and cooperated with the Wilson spirit. Now you are graduating and our best Wishes and affectionate regards go with you. G. W. GLASGOW, Principal -f2f Page Two Ef- Januar Clas 1 3 SO Annual Committee Marietta Anderson Elizabeth Baron Philip Crook Stephen Grcevich Iarnes McAuley Class Officers Bob Ioyce .... .... P resident Ioann Iones . . . . . . Vice President Irene Bali . .. .... Secretary Tom West ..... .... T reasurer Page Four ANDERSON. MARIETTA BIondi0 BALI. IRENE Gibby BROWN. VIRGINIA Ginny CARTER. PHYLLIS TooIlIo CROOK. PHILIP Nato DAVISON. BETTY Pudqc ANTI-IONSON. EVELYN HBV., BAUGHMAN. HAROLD FriIz BRUDIS. HENRY Hank CHUHANIC, EDWARD ,.Ed,, DAPRILE. IAMES lim DAVIS. DELORES Dee Dee DeCAPI'I'A. LYDIA Lee DENYS. THEODORE HT., DONAHUE. BOB ump.. DRISCOLL. WILLIAM Drit EDWARD, PAULETTE Polly PINK. HOWARD Pinky DELLMIN, DAVID Dave DIAMONDSTEIN, HOWARD Hutch DRISCOLL. ROBERT Dri!. Ir. DOUGAN, MARGARET PeqqY A . FENNELL. GLORIA Glory-Be FLASK. IEAN Ioannio GRCEVICH, STEVE HDOC.. HALTER. WILLIAM Bill HUDZIK. IOHN Huis IONES. ICANN nlody., KNAPIK. ELEANOR Knap LLEWELLYN. JACK Iacklon HAGMAN. KENNETH .,K.n,, HANDLOVICH. MARGARET Margie HUGHES. IACK uhck., IOYCE. ROBERT Homer LANZ. MELVINA Slinky MAGDAR, MARY ..Mag,. l MASKARINEC. MICHAEL Mike MELUCH. SYLVIA Blondie MIKICIC. GEORGE Moon NOVOSEI.. ANNA MAE Queenie NUDO, DOMINIC ,,Dom.. PERLICH, MARY Pearl if MCAULEY. IAMES ..Mac.. MESNYAK. IULIA uhy.. NEIMAN. FRANCES Touqhy f f NOVOTNY, FRANK Chucks PALADENACH, KATHRYN ,.Red,, PICUS, IEROME nleny., PIZZUTO. LOUIS Louie RIGELSKY. FRANK Frunqie RUMAN. ROBERT unch., SEACH. IOHN Iohnny SHAY. HARRY Satchel SIMONOFF, HELEN Simmy RAPTOU, THEODORA Lola RIGELSKY. MARY Reggie SCIORTINO. GERALDINE uieuy.. SEVICK, THERESA Blondie SHEA. EILEEN ucanyn SINESIO, MARY Snaz SMITH, MARY Smitty SUSA, ALBERT HAI., TIMAR, EDWARD Curley TUHILL, LILLIAN ...mln WARNER. EVELYN asv.. WESTERMAN, VIRGINIA ummy.. STURM. JOSEPH Hloe.. SYMPSON. WILMA Willie THOLI.. EDWARD Eddie WALTMAN. IUANITA Blondie WEST. TOM Buzz WILHELM. MARILYN Bulchy YANACHKO. MARY Mary ZABEL. BILL Hzab., 1 i THATS WHAT WE'RE BUILDING That's what We're building and we'll build it here. That's what we-'re building and we'll build it now, Build it and make it shine across the world, A refuge and a fortress and a hope, Breaking old chains and laughing in the sun. This is the people's cause, the people's might. We have set up a standard for the free And it shall not go down. That's why we drill the plate and turn the wheel, Build the big planes. That's why a million and a half of us Learn here and now how free men stand in arms. Don't tread on us, don't hinder us, don't cross us. We won't have tyranny here. -Stephen Vincent Benet -'El Page Eleven Ev E With the Colors Berkowitz, Harold Bishop, Robert Calipare, Ice Daley, Fred Diana, David Dolvin, Bill Dowell, Torn Eliser, Arthur Fink, Howard Fischer, Richard Gorvet, Burnam Hudzik, Iohn Kardis, Mike Kulik, Alec Millovich, Charles Mocko, Paul Molnar, Leslie McGranahan, Bob Nikolison, Ignatius Pavlisko, Steve Peterson, Bob Peplow, Bill Powell, Charles Risher, George Rudnick, Henry Sablak, Peter Symialowski, Ed Trouq, David Wolosyn, Iohn We remember them by their faces: We're glad we've known them all. We will always love and honor them, For they have met their country's call. -'Sf Page Twelve E+ MUMB- illiwmm Eggs iw www Q' E Q A ' the graduating Seniors of Ianuary, 1944, upon this memorable occasion of graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School express our deep and sincere appreciation as a student body for the encouragement and inspiration of all those concerned with this magnificent institution. N looking back at the four to five odd years that we spent at Wilson, we seek the tremendous effect these years have had on our character and personality. We have changed from the young and naive to the undaunted young men and women of today. and its entire outlook has changed for us here at Wilson. Unlike preceeding graduating classes that have gone before us, we face a far different type of World-a world filled with problems. Thankfully we can say Wilson has prepared us for any and all problems. TUDIOUS, industrious, and obedient, we soon become the pride of the school. Naturally being so industrious, occasionally we went to the cafeteria to study for an extra period or two after school with the very considerate Mr. Barber to assist us in our problems. UR sincerest apologies go to the many teachers to whom we brought gray hairs and many restless nights. Unable to bear seeing them alone, we were frequent visitors to the offices of Miss Long, Mr. Wachter, and Mr. Glasgow for friendly conversations. OW that Mr. Blauser and Miss Greenwood have unlocked the cell gates, we realize how much we will miss them. To the school, Mr. McClurg and Miss fudge, our sponsors, goes our undying gratitude. For waving proudly in our hearts beside the Stars and Stripes is our own Wilson banner, a symbol of American Education. WILSON HIGH WE SALUTE YOU! OURS IS A MEMORY OF A LIFETIME. +3 Page Fourteen +31- RING Henry Brudis PeQQY Dugan Geraldine Sciortino Albert Susa Ed Timar ANNOUNCEMENT Dave Dellman Mary Perlich Louis Pizzuto Marilyn Wilhelm TEA Evelyn Anthonson Lydia DeCapita lean Flask Mary Sinesio Mary Smith Evelyn Warner BANQUET Kenneth Haqman Theodore Raptou Robert Human Geraldine Sciortino Ed Timar 1944 ANNUAL Marietta Anderson Elizabeth Baron Philip Crook Steve Grcevich lames McAuley PLAY Theodore Denys Howard Diamondstein Melvina Lanz Theodora Raptou CAP 6 GOWN Philip Crook Howard Fink lack Hughes Mary Sinesio CLASS DAY Betty Davison Bob Ioyce Melvina Lanz lames McAuley Frank Novotny BACCALAUREATE Joann Iones Ierome Pincus Ed Troll Iuanita Waltman COMMENCEMENT GIFT Bill Halter Henry Brudis Frances Neiman Eleanor Knapik Anna Mae Novosel Ioseph Sturm Iohn Seach Senior Committees -'Sf Page Fifteen Rv QUILL AND SCROLL Philip Crook Eileen Shea BOOSTER Howard Diamondstein lim McAuley Dominic Nudo HI LIGHTS Marietta Anderson Irene Bali Philip Crook Peggy Dougan Eleanor Knapik Mary Magdar Theodore Raptou Geraldine Sciortino Helen Simonoff Ed Troll Lillian Tuhill Eileen Shea GLEE Virginia Brown Philip N. Crook Delores Davis Lydia DeCapita PeQf3Y Dougan Paulette Edwards lean Flask Kenneth Hagman loann Iones Eleanor Knapik Mary Magdar Sylvia Meluch Iulia Mesnyak Anna Mae Novosel Clubs Theodora Baptou Geraldine Sciortino Helen Sirnonoft Mary Smith Iuanita Waltman Evelyn Warner Virginia Westerman Marilyn Wilhelm Mary Yanachko ORCHESTRA Betty Davison lack Hughes Mary Sinesio Theodore Denys A CAPPELLA CHOIR Evelyn Anthonson Philip Crook Mary Magdar Sylvia Meluch Virginia Westerman Mary Yanachko Bill Zabel HI-Y Bob Donahue Bill Driscoll Bob Driscoll Steve Grcevich Kenneth Hagrnan Bill Halter lack Hughes Bob Ioyce lim McAuley George Mikicic Bob Human Ioe Sturm -'El Page Sixteen FSH' Ed Timar Tom West Bill Zabel HONOR SOCIETY Marietta Anderson Elizabeth Baron Bob Bishop Henry Brudis Theodore Denys PeqQY Dougan Paulette Edwards Eleanor Knapik Melvina Lanz Theodora Raptou Theresa Sevcik Eileen Shea Ioe Sturm Ed Troll Lillian Tuhill Evelyn Warner LATIN Elizabeth Baron Phyllis Carter Philip Crook Howard Diarnondstein Paulette Edwards lim McAuley Theresa Sevcik Lillian Tuhill CINEMA Henry Brudis Ed Timar Tom West RECORDING Lillian Tuhill GIRLS ATHLETIC Lydia DeCapita lean Flask Melvina Lanz Frances Neiman Anna Mae Novosel Kay Paladenech Theodora Ftaptou Geraldine Sciortino Helen Simonoff Mary Smith Virginia Westerrnan Mary Yanachko BASKETBALL Harold Baughman Bill Halter Robert Human Ed Troll CHEERLEADER Ed Troll GIRL RESERVES Marietta Anderson Evelyn Anthonson Virginia Brown Phyllis Carter Betty Davison Delores Davis Lydia DeCapita lean Flask Ioann Iones Eleanor Knapik Melvina Lanz Frances Neiman Anna Mae Novosel Mary Perlich Theodora Ptaptou Geraldine Sciortino Eileen Shea Lillian Tuhill Iuanita Waltman Virginia Westerman Marilyn Wilhelm FOOTBALL Bill Driscoll Bill Halter George Mikicic Frank Novotny Ioe Sturm Ed Troll ART Marietta Anderson Lydia DeCapita Dominic Nudo Ed Troll STUDENT CONGRESS Irene Bali Howard Diamondstein Howard Fink Steve Grcevich Kenneth Hagman Louis Pizzuto Ed Troll OFFICE WORKERS Marietta Anderson Irene Bali Elizabeth Baron -'Sf Page Seventeen 191- Betty Davison Lydia DeCapita Peggy Dougan Ioann lones Mary Magdar Iulia Mesnyak Frances Neiman Mary Perlich Geraldine Sciortino Eileen Shea Mary Sinesio RIFLE CLUB Kenneth Hagman Ioann Iones Melvina Lanz SENIOR PLAY Virginia Brown Henry Brudis Ed Chuhanic Philip Crook Howard Diamondst Peggy Dougan Howard Fink lean Flask lack Hughes Ioann Iones Bob Ioyce Kay Paladenech Louis Pizzuto Frank Rigelsky Bill Shay Eileen Shea Mary Sinesio Albert Susa Ed Timar Lillian Tuhill Iuanita Waltman Evelyn Warner ein Clubs Now it's memory time for all of us Seniors. Isn't it odd-how when something good comes to an end, you always take time out to recall all those experiences, big and little, that happened to make it the good thing that it was? That's just the way with a graduate-to-be. Why I can remember way back- there when I was first old enough to join the rest of the gang and start off to school, lunch in hand, with mother's last warning to be nice to the teachers, and a darn big, cocky smile on my face. Boy, it was a great day for us young squirts, as we were named, when we set foot inside the building, and some of the higher-ups looked us over. YEAH, it was a great day, all right! Remember how strange every- thing seemed . . . how Bob and Bill Driscoll looked like one and the same person. And how everyone looked at everyone and everything else. There was nothing said to a stranger except maybe a casual remark to the person next to you, but soon we found points in common. Take that tall kid sitting down at the end of the row . . . you played football against him, or that one with the blond hair . . . your brother runs around with his brother. Very soon, we were all acquainted. Remember how, during those first few months, everytime we were sent to a new room, we had to go up and down the halls, pulling doors open and looking for the number. We surely must have looked dumb, but we were learning. Gradually, the novelty wore off, and we settled down to the everyday grind just waiting for weekends. Then there was Mr. Wachter. We had all heard what a hard boy he was supposed to be. Isn't that a laugh, now that we all know him? You couldn't ask for a better friend, although he has his sterner moments. We shall all take with us the memories of Mr. Barber and his detention records . . . Mr. Mitchell and that great big grin . . .Miss Arnold and You're too late to get into the library . . . and Mrs. Muldoon with her helpful and understanding ways. All these things are only memories now, but they have been a part of the process that has changed everyone of us from a baby to a full grown individual with his own thoughts and ideas. Remember how hard all of us worked to get that book report in on time, or how you just couldn't see through those math problems? That's when with jealous eyes we beheld graduating classes and wished that we were graduating, too. But now that the great moment has come, how many of us could use a little more of that precious commodity-Time? So it is . . . a good thing is never appreciated until you have to do without it. Remember too, all those swell boys whom we have to graduate without: Sammy Colucci, Irving Phillips, George Wolfgang, Tom Cooksey, Harold Berkowitz, and a host of other good pals. We had lots of fun with those should-be members of our class. Also, we enjoyed the company of some of the newer members of the class: Bill Halter, Tom West, and Ed Timar known as the Fruit Sure, our class has been broken up and shoved around a great deal but that hasn't stopped our fun. We have learned things, acquired experience, and made friends that will remain with us the rest of our lives. For the betterment of ourselves and our community, may we, upon leaving carry on in our everyday life the high ideals that we have been taught here in Wilson. These have been the thoughts and memories of one class member only. Many incidents, perhaps memorable to others, have not been touched. For such omission, forgive the writer who errs unintentionally. Memory Time -tif Page Eighteen R4- It was October 25, 1943. The audience was tense. Court was called to order and a three-act drama, The Night of Ianuary 16 was proudly presented. The play, a dramatic account of a murder trial, called for a jury chosen from the audience. The jury knew nothing of the contents of the play, so their verdict was given with unprejudiced feelings. The audience agreed whole- heartedly with the chosen verdict. Under the skillful guidance of Mr. Iudd Yeager of the faculty, each and every member of the cast handled his part superbly. Because of the unusual incidents of the play, the audience was highly pleased to see a really first- rate dramatic play. Their hearty thanks for outstanding performance went to the cast which included in the order of their appearance: Ioann Iones, Henry Brudis, Philip Crook, Howard Diamondstein, Evelyn Warner, Bill Shay, Virginia Brown, Iack Hughes, Eileen Shea, Louis Pizzuto, Iuanita Waltman, Albert Susa, Bob Ioyce, PeCJQY Dougan, Lillian Tuhill, Ed Chuhanic, lean Flask, Frank Rigelsky, Ed Timar, Kathryn Paladenech, Mary Sinesio, and Howard Fink. Senior Play if Page Nineteen H'- by viii? X 4 f' 5 r Q fl:5 25' .1 12' S ' -,... , 'J g ' ' VD X wha X ff ! f 1 L! QV , 1 , ,.V, 1 WW? W my Q52-BLSY9 9 Our social activities began October 22 when we produced Night of Ianuary l6th. What a court! On December l3 you could have found the seniors and their friends skating at Rayen-Wood. All who attended the party had a grand time. Unusual socialibility pervaded during the formal banquet at Raver's, Ianuary l9th. Table appoint- ments were colorful in red and white. Bob Ioyce was toastmaster and Bob Rurnan lead group sing- ing. Short talks were given by Mr. Glasgow, Miss fudge, Lola Raptou, Mr. McClurg, and Ed Timar. Following these the seniors enjoyed dancing fnot mentioning what kindly the faculty either watched or sharpened their wits at bridge. The last Friday of our school days was spent in frolic. Howard Diamondstein was M. C. The out- standing feature was the beauty parade in which the football players contested. The swing band a la Tommy Dorsey in pantomine added merriment. Casey Shea was soloist. Iames McAuley was swing master of ceremonies. At this time the class gift to the school was presented. Sunday, Ianuary 23, Baccalaureate service was held in the school auditorium. Rev. H. C. McAuley gave an interesting and inspiring sermon. He was assisted by Rabbi Morris Gordon and Rev. Richard Stone. The School Choir sang --and they were at their best. Then came the much anticipated occasion--com- mencement. Dr. Arthur E. Bestor gave a top notch talk, one of the best ever given from the Wilson stage. The usual formal commencement presenta- tions followed. The school orchestra played. Rev. McGee read a most fitting benediction. Thus began our new education. For the portals of the school of life were opened to us. The Senior's Log N i x' - ,F Q? :Q .. S W a I Vern Davison . . . . . President Ann Loney . . . ....... Secretary Caroline Liktar .... Vice President lames McDermott ...... Treasurer Miss fosephine Pierson, Mr. Michael Mitchell .... Sponsors The class officers, together with their sponsors, worked throughout the year to serve their class. They often were seen in the halls discussing and planning their various activities. The numerous committees, ring, banquet, commencement, senior play, mother's tea, socialjclass day, etc., were all aided by their executive committee. However, without the guidance of their efficient sponsors, Miss Pierson and Mr. Mitchell, they Would have been unable to accomplish their purpose. Never was either sponsor too busy to listen to their troubles and to help in the personal difficulties of the students in the class. Each officer felt it a privilege to serve his class and fondly remembers his associations in this capacity. Class Officers and Sponsors -'Sf Page Twenty-five Ef- ADORNATO. ADELINE Babe Raven hair, small and petite, A girl anyone would love to meet. ANDRES. MARY V. Andy A pretty face, a smile so shy, One to surely catch your eye. ARENS. LOIS IANE ..Lo.. A lady in everything she does, One whom everybody loves. BATCHA. RUTH A. Ruthie A brilliant student with big dark eyes, With her ability a future career lies. BERNARDICH. GEORGE S. Steve Tall, quiet, dark eyes and hair, He is a boy that will go some- where. BOGNA. ALBERT. IR. HAI.. A nice fellow with many a friend, Always helping when he can. ALEXOFF. N ADINE AIex A charming voice, a pretty face, In this world she'll find her place. ANSELL. DOROTHY E. Dot Curly hair, a quiet way, A loyal friend from day to day. BABINCHAK. MARY Mitzi Never a hair out of place, Full of life, love, and grace. BEDILO. LIVIA mul.. Gymnastic honors she achieves, And in good sportsmanship she believes. BOGAN. DONALD M. ..Don.. The singing soldier of Wilson High, With lots of laughs and a twink- ling eye. BROCIOUS, HOMER LAIRD. IR. Homer Laughter blows his cares away, Never a dull moment in his day. BROWN. MARGARET MARIE Hpegqy.. A smiling face, a voice that rings, Filled with harmony when she sings. BURKE, SARAH ELIZABETH Burkie Pretty features, a brilliant wit, Going through life, she'll never quit. CARLSON, LENORE Swede Blonde hair and eyes of blue, Sociable and likeable too. RUTH ALLEN Ruthie Sparkling eyes and nut-brown hair, A type of beauty truly rare. COSTELLO. ELVIRA ANN nmvy.. Sweet disposition, loveable pal, Hair that is envied by every gal. DANYLUKE. ALICE L. HAI.. Dark smiling eyes, a quiet way, To all a kind word she has to say. BUKOVIC, WILLIAM F. uchoppy.. A tall lad with a brilliant smile, Someone to make your life worthwhile. CANTON, AUDREY I. 'l'oni Quiet, reserved, nice to know, Winning new friends where she may go. CASTEEL. GILBERT Hank Tall, dark and handsome, with dimples we all adore. An ability for drawing, who could ask, for anything more. COOK. IUDY E. Cookie Small, appealing, lots of fun, Is a pal to everyone. D'ANGELO, SILVY usir, A fine lad without a care, To him-no one you can com- pare. DAVISON. VERN WILLIAM Murph A well-liked fellow is this lad Vern, In sports, and as president to him we turned. DelVECCI-IOI. IOI-IN L. Iohnnie A serious lad who does all he can To help, no matter where or when. DERAMO. GRACE Curly Dark black hair, a sparkling wit, Always ready to do her bit. DOBRESCO. MARY ANN MDC.. Small, petite, by many adored, For capturing hearts, she highly scored. DUTKO. ELEANOR LOUISE ,.El,, An efficient secretary she will be Scholastic, friendly and manner- ly. FERET. CHESTER PHILIP Chet Lots of fun, tall and slim, You can always get along with him. FREDERICK, HARRY Fred One of the drummers in our band, Someday he'll be known throughout the land. DERAMO. BLANCHE Kelly Small, slender with a sweet, shy smiley Her friendship is one very worth your while, DESALVO. DOROTHY RITA Dot A kind friend in word and deed, Dot's there in time of need. DRONEY. EDWARD EUGENE Donuts Singing, dancing, football too, This lad's life is never blue, FARINA. MARY LOUISE Mel Always helping, dependable and kind, A girl like this is hard to find. FOTION, EDITH npeppy., A pretty smile, lots of fun, Her hair is always neatly done. FRIEND, HOWARD B. ..HowdY.. In athletic fame he went to the top, Pushing throughehe couldn't be stopped. GAYDOS. IRENE M. Bonnie Ready, willing, an able worker, lrene will never be a shirker. GLINATSIS. GEORGE MICHAEL Greek Capable, likeable, full of fun, I-las a joke for everyone. GOLDEN, THOMAS I. Goldie Red hair, and eyes of blue, Popular, well-liked is Goldie too. GORSKI. GEORGE S. ..G.G.,. Scholarly, neat, with blonde wavy hair, He-'ll win his way . . . any- where. GRANITO. RUDOLPH Rudy A member of our football squad That we all can well applaud. GROMLEY. ROBERT IENNINGS R. I. Always in a jovial mood, every- body's friend This boy surely will be missed, at the school year's end. GIRARDI, MICHAEL A. Mike A quiet lad who loves to dance, Being sure before he takes a chance. GODWARD, FLOYD IAMES nnugn A good worker, a fine lad, It's very seldom that he gets mad. GONDER, STEPHEN I. Stevie A friendly grin, and dark hair Wins him friends most any- where. GRADSKI. MARIAN Malay In this world she'll be well placed, With her winning smile and sweet face. GRIBBON. EDWARD F. ,.Ed,, A trifle shy, but a fun seeking fcm, Many fine pictures he's drawn by hand. GROSS. IOHN L. HLOHY., A tall blonde fellow, handsome indeed, Always willing to take the lead. GUN DERSON. IUNE ROBERTA ..Ben,. Sunny disposition, likeable, and small, She is a friend to one and all. 'lx GUY. HOWARD I. ..Guy.. Howard sure makes o Boogie-woogie fast slo . HAMROCK, GENEVIEVE M. Iennie A sweet charming girl . . . this we all know, Brown hair, ambitious, with eyes all a-glow. HAUS, MARGIE L. Hausie Popular, good-looking, well dressed girl And that baton she can really twirl. HIGHAM. CLARENCE Himie A serious lad with smiling eyes, To please folks he always tries. HINKLE. RICHARD H. .,Dick,, Red hair, brown eyes, and rath- er tall, Liked and known by one and all. GUTMAN, FLORENCE DELORES Blondie Keen mind, with blonde tresses, Always neat in the way she dresses. I-IAGGERTY. PHILIP IOHNSTON. IR. HP. LH Happy-go-lucky, full of joy ls this black haired, handsome boy. HARRIS. SIDNEY Sid Quiet lad you must admit But he always does his bit. HETNEH. AGNES RITA .,HePs,. Nursing is her aim in life, A helping hand to pain and strife. HIGHAM, MARY ELAINE ,.MarY.. A fine secretary she will be Plainly seen by you and me. HOGAN, RITA MAE Haggis Kindness she shares with one and ally Good fortune always will her befall. HOLESKO. MARGARET LOUISE Lulu She always sees things for the right, And for these things she will fight. HOVANES, ROBERT Babe Always joking, having fun, A great kid, known by everyone. HUDAK, IOSEPH IOHN uloe.. A regular fellow, witty in his speech, His goal in life he will surely reach. IAGELSKI. MERLE K. Frank Brown eyes, and red hair- A combination that clicks any- where. IOHNSTONE. IEAN Jeanie Beautiful hair her outstanding asset, A girl that we shall never forget. IONES. IEANNE Baby Wit and laughter fill her days With her smiles and sunny ways. HOLESKO. MILDRED L. Millie Friendly, true, and always kind, Willing to help at any time. HRYCIK. GEORGE Yodeqi 'Tall in stature, manner fair, Many girls envy his wavy blonde hair. HUGHES. ANN Hughesie A small, dark girl, with a pleas- ing personality. Who always, loving life, is full of rascality. IAHN. MARTHA IANE Marty Blonde tresses has this pretty lass, A well liked girl in the senior class. IONES, EDGAR D. ,,Bud., Quiet, ambitious, studious too, This likeable lad will always come through. IOSEPH. FREIDA HELENE nice.. A, loveable girl with charm se- rene, A nicer nurse is hard to be seen. KANIK, ANN THERESA Butch Sense of humor, pretty smile, Time spent with her is well worth while. KORHELY. DOROTHY ANNE Curly A sweet disposition that makes troubles disappear, As she goes smiling throughout the year. KOVACIC. GEORGE Chuck Black wavy hair and beautiful eyes, One to make the girls green- eyed. KOZLOWSKY, MICHAEL Mike Easy to look at . . . loveable way, He is handsome any day. KRISPINSKY. GENEVIEVE L. Hlenny.. Exceedingly sweet, friendly and true With dark hair and eyes of blue. KUEPPERS, RICHARD HERMAN amp.. An excellent dancer, dark eyes and hair, His joy and laughter are found everywhere. KOLESAR, AGNES M. ..AggY., A happy-go-lucky girl is she, Winning her way you can plain- ly see. KOSHAN, IOSEPH A. U10 e.. Dependable lad with a serious mind, One who will never be left be- . hind. KOZAR. WILLIAM P. nxozen A good worker is Bill indeed, Helping those who are in need. KREMPASKY. MARY LOUISE Dolly Her charm is not her only grace, With smiling eyes and friendly face. KRUPA. GEORGE I. Chops Nicely built, blonde, and tall, With a kind word to one and all. KUNDAS. MARGARET A. Marge Typing, shorthand she gracefully does: Her friendly smile everyone loves. KUSHNER, GLORIA MAE Hxushu A beautiful girl, this we know is true, Tall, graceful, with eyes of blue. LEDNA, HELEN A. Hun Going along from day to day, Doing her best in her own sweet way. LESKOVSKY. HELEN nBar.u Tall and slender, full of fun, She sends bitterness on the run. LIKTAR. CAROLINE L. Carrie A leader with a brilliant mind An inspiration to all mankind. LONEY. THERESA ANN Annie Popular, dark hair, eyes of blue, Lots of dates for Annie too. LUNGA. IOHN V. IohnnIo l-Iere's a boy with brown hair and eyes, A pal to all the gals and guys. LGVOGUE. GLORIA ANN NGN.. Personality plus, blonde and tall, For this girl anyone could fall. LEE, WILLIAM Chinn A leader with high efficiency, A boy well liked is Chinso Lee. LEV. EDWARD RAYMOND Eddie Brilliant student with high ideals, Being square with whom he deals. LEWELLYN. THOMAS A. ...roms Tall and dark, socially inclined, Around him many girls you will find. H LOVE, MARIORIE B. Lovie JW Dancing and sports are in her line, Sociable, likeable, all the time. MCCALL. LYNN E. Mac Popular, well built, a doctor to be, Lynn will be famous . . . just wait and see. MCCALL, ROBERT OSCAR HR. os, Handsome, friendly, well built it's true, Good in athletics, and popular too. McGAFFNEY. DONNA ,,Mac,, Charming, appealing, with a sweet face, A qirl like her is hard to trace. MAGOULAKIS, EVANGELINE ,,Anqe., Sweet, appealing, lonq black hair, Neat, as she wears her clothes with a flare. MARTIN, KENNETH Fearless Smart and likeable is he Friendly . . . fits him to a T. MATIS. MARY ANN Mary Ann A smile to all she has to qivep Her life she will pleasantly live. MEFFAN, ALLEN R. Curly A great lad, a future flyer, Silver wings are his desire. McDERMONT. I AMES H. Mack On the quiet side, a studious lad, That we know him, we all are glad. MCKINNEY, MARGARET Mpeg., Small and lively, always run' ning around, Doing what she can for the whole darn town. MARINELLI, LAURA ROSALIE Bright Eyes A piano she can play: yes, you're right, With her heart and her might. MARTIN, MARY AILEENE Southern Belle Traveling around to every clime, With a sweet accent we love all the time. MAY, EVA IANE . ,,Iune,, A true friend, helping always is she: A lot of fun you can plainly see. MELFO, FRANK IAMES Frank In the orchestra he qaily plays, A friendly lad in many ways. MIKULA. HELEN AGNES Mickie Quiet, smiling, never a word Out of place from her is heard. MISLAY. STEPHEN MARTIN npipo.. Dimples, smiles, a twinkling eye Wavy hair becomes this guy. MORNINGSTAR. CHARLOTTE MARIE Charlie A good student, a fine pal, A lovely voice we all know well. MOYER. IOHN G. Flat Top Happy go lucky, winning his way, Teasing teachers day by day. MULICHAK. STEPHEN Steve A fine fellow, tall and dark, Always able to toe the mark. OGAREK. IOHN R. Iohnnie A tall lad, a friend indeed, He will help in any need. MILLARD. MARGARET mpeg., Not too small, very sweet, A kind of a girl you would like to meet. MARCELLO, IOHN B. Cato Always a smile, a little joke, Iohn is kind to many folk. MORRIS. IEAN LOUISE Ieunnie Winning personality, popular and sweet, Loveable character, charming and neat. MRAZ, RICHARD WILLIAM Dick Always happy, free from care, Future iortune well aware. MYERS, LEONA MARIE ,,Ln.. Her work done on time as she goes along, Humming a tune and singing a song. PALUSAK. MICHAEL Mike A nicer kid is hard to find Anywhere or anytime. PASOUALE. EMMA VIENNA ,.Emmy.. The editor of our paper . . . a job well done, A credit to our school and loads of fun. PHILLBIN. MARGARET IANE Irish An lrish lass, talkative and lively, She likes her music very jivey. PRICE. IOSEPH H. when A familiar figure around the school, Kind and friendly is his rule. RAVIS. IOHN R. Whitey A vigorous pleasant lad is he, Iolly and handsome you can see. RUMAN. FLORENCE I.. Flo Kindness she shares with the highest decree, A sweet, lovable girl is she. RUZ. BETTY IOAN nanny., Sports and dancing she likes best, Also good in all the rest. PERAZICH, DOROTHY ..Do',, Her fingers running up and down the keys Making sweet music and mem- ories. POCHIRO. ROCCO nnlurn A quiet lad, but known to all, Dark eyes and hair, rather tall. RAUB. ERLA MAE Unch., An intelligent girl, neat as a pin, Always helping, friends she does win. ROCK. DOROTHY RITA Rockie A nice girl, one of the best, Your worries she will put to rest. RUSSEL. DORIS MAE :ID R n . 1 Beautiful hair and face so sweet, A singing voice and dancing feet. SALLY, AGNES nsalu Lovely to look at, happy to know, She will make friends where'er she may go. SCHEETZ. DOROTHY ANNE Dottie A studious girl, loving each duty, Sweet and appealing in her beauty. SCHLOSSAR, MARY C. HMMY.. Her friends she surely loves to tease, And she always tries to please. SOICH. IOHN W. IohnnIo An all-round likeable boy, Full of laughter, love and joy. STARON. GERTRUDE P. Gert A fine voice, the piano she plays To brighten and gladden all our days. STURM, DOROTHY ..Do',. A pleasant countenance to all she shows: And her studies she really knows. SYLVIS. ELINOR LOUISE HEI.. A helping hand she will share To anyone no matter where. SIMON. MATTHEW I. arm.. A manly chap, full of fun, Likes to kid most everyone. SOFRANEC, IOSEPH I. nice.. Curly hair, not much to say, But football he can really play, SONOGA. IOSEPH IOHN Sonny Brown curly hair the girls all envy, ' His friends number many. STOUFFER, WALTER RAYMOND Butch Good executive, popular too, As a flyer may he come through. STROINY. RICHARD S. Dick A swell fellow, full of fun, Always has a little pun. TERRIGNO. MARIO A. HTQHY., Many friends he has to share With anyone or anywhere THOMAS. PAULINA MARIE upony.. No one to whom you can com- pare This lovely maiden so sweet and fair. TOKASY. ALBERT HAI.. A nice fellow to know, Friendly cmd always on the go. TRINKA. JEAN ROSE Trink Pretty, loving, always kind, With a boy named Bill on her mind. TYRELL, IEAN HELEN Ieannie ' Always helping and on the go, Kind and loving with eyes that glow. VUKOVICH. ANN L. Babe A nice girl, not much to say, Going along in her own sweet way. WIETELMANN. RUTH ARLINE Ruthie A loveable girl, a smiling face, Sweet, with many friends and grace. TIDBALL, RICHARD T. Dick Quiet, reserved, but nevertheless This fine lad is one of the best. TIIAVERS. LEO IEROME Cutie Pie This lad has a high IQ, To our school he is a credit too. TUREK. IAMES I. Hum., Everyone's iriend, though rather Shy. Dark hair, with a twinkle in his eye. TYRELL. IOHN I. wreck.. A fine fellow with nary a care, With brown eyes and dark hair. WALLOW. GLORIA L. Blondie Roller skating she does with ease, And her aim in life is just to please. WOLFCALE, EDSON NOBLE Hike.. Tall and handsome, many sports he does: A fine fellow that everyone loves. YURAK. IULIA ..Iay,. Sunny smiles fill her days, A sweet qirl with fine ways. CHRIST. ANDREW ..AndY.. A carefree happy-qo-lucky lad, Never makes a moment sad. lAlso Graduating! WEBB. WILLIAM ' HONAN. THELMA IEAN' Iecnnie Many cr date she does have: Never a moment for her is sad BAND Harry Frederick Mike Girardi Iohn Gross Margie Haus Martha Iahn Gloria LaVogue BASKETBALL Vern Davison Howard Friend Tom Golden Bill Lee Bob McCall Rocco Pochiro BOOSTER CLUB Mary Babirxchak Bill Lee Ann Loney Margie Love Doris Russell lean Trinka BOWLING TEAM Chester Feret George Kovacic Bob McCall Iohn DelVecchio CINEMA CLUB Floyd Godward Phil Hagerty Iohn Lungu CLICK CLUB Dorothy Perazich Leo Travers FOOTBALL Silvy D'Angelo Vern Davison Ed Droney Howard Friend Torn Golden Rudy Granito Iohn Gross Bob McCall HI-LIGHTS STAFF Dorothy Ansell Ruth Batcha Livia Bedilo Homer Brocious PeQQY Brown Mary Lou Farina Howard Guy Margie Haus Agnes Kolesar Laure Marinelli Lynn McCall Iames McDermott Emma Pasquale Agnes Sally Polly Thomas Leo Travers lean Tyrrell Ruth Wietelmann Bob Gromley HI-Y Vern Davison Ed Droney Harry Frederick Howard Friend Torn Golden Ed Gribbon Bob Gromley Iohn Gross Phil Hagerty Edgar Iones Bill Lee Eddie Lev Bob McCall Lynn McCall Matthew Simon Walter Stoutfer Mario Terrigno Leo Travers IUNIOR HIGH SOCIETY Adeline Adornato Lois Arens Mary Babinchak Ruth Batcha Lenore Carlson Mary Lou Farina Howard Friend Irene Gaydosh Floyd Godward Florence Gutman Margie Haus George Hrychik Frieda Ioseph Dorothy Korhely Gloria Kushner Gloria LaVogue Caroline Liktar Honorable Mention -'tif Page Forty lill- Ann Loney Evangeline Magoulakis Laura Marinelli Mary Ann Matis Iames McDermott Margaret McKinney lean Morris Emma Pasquale Dorothy Perazich Ioe Price Erla Mae Raub Polly Thomas Ruth Wietelmann Iulia Yurak KE-CU-WA Mary Andres Dorothy Ansell Ruth Batcha Livia Bedilo PeQCJY Brown Lenore Carlson Iudy Cook Alice Danyluke Mary Ann Dobresco Dorothy DeSalvo Grace Deramo Mary Lou Farina Edith Fotion Roberta Gunderson Florence Gutman Margie Haus Rita Mae Hogan Ann Hughes Frieda Ioseph Mary Louise Krempasky Gloria Kushner Gloria LaVogue Caroline Liktar Ann Loney Margie Love Laura Marinelli Mary Ann Matis Eva lane May lean Morris Leona Myers Emma Pasquale PeQQY Philiban Erla Mae Raub Agnes Sally Elinor Sylvis Polly Thomas Iean Trinka Ruth Wietelmann LATIN CLUB Adeline Adornato Mary Andres Lois Arens Ruth Batcha Howard Friend Edith Fotion Florence Gutman Frieda Ioseph Gloria Kushner Caroline Liktar Mary Ann Matis Dorothy Scheetz Mary Schlossar Gertrude Staron Polly Thomas Iulia Yurak MUSIC DEPARTMENT Nadine Alexoff Mary Andres Dorothy Ansell Lois Arens Mary Babinchak Livia Bedilo Horner Brocious PeQqY Brown William Bukovi Audrey Canton Alice Danyluke Blanche Deramo Grace Deramo Dorothy DeSalvo Mary Ann Dobresco Eleanor Dutko Mary Lou Farina Edith Fotion Mike Girardi Roberta Gunderson Howard Guy Agnew Hetner Rita Mae Hogan George Hrychik Agnes Kolesar lean Iones Michael Kozovosky Genevieve Krispinsky Helen Ledna Margie Love Evangeline Magoulakis Mary Ann Matis Eva lane May Margaret McKinney Charlotte Morningstar Leona Myers Dorothy Perazich Ioe Price Doris Russell Agnes Sally Matthew Simon Gertrude Staron Eleanor Sylvis lean Trinka lean Tyrrell Gloria Wallow Ruth Wietelmann Iulia Yurak NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE Homer Brocious Sarah Burke Edith Fotion Bob Gromley Howard Guy Frieda Ioseph Gloria Kushner Mary Ann Matis Erla Mae Raub Polly Thomas ORCHESTRA Harry Frederick Laura Marinelli Dorothy Perazich QUILL AND SCROLL Bob Gromley Laura Marinelli Emma Pasquale Polly Thomas RECORDING CLUB Ruth Batcha Howard Friend Frieda Ioseph Caroline Liktar Evangeline Magoulakis Mary Ann Matis Ioe Price Leo Travers RIFLE CLUB Floyd Godward Allen Meffan SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY Mary Andres Ruth Batcha Mary Lou Farina Florence Gutman George Hrychik Frieda Ioseph Caroline Liktar Ann Loney Evangeline Magoulakis Laura Marinelli Mary Ann Matis Lynn McCall Emma Pasquale Dorothy Perazich Ioe Price Erla Mae Raub Polly Thomas Ruth Wietelmann Iulia Yurak STUDENT CONGRESS Mary Andres Vern Davison Ed Gribbon Florence Gutman Genevieve Hamrock Bill Lee Margie Love Evangeline Magoulakis Lynn McCall Iim McDermott Emma Pasquale Erla Mae Raub Iulia Yurak Honorable Mention if Page Forty-one E'- Ten long years have passed since the graduation of the Class of Iune, 1944. Traveling through the city we learn that the members of this class are working hard at their professions. Our taxi driver and guide is Albert Tokasz. He suggests that our first stop be City Hall. Stepping from the taxi, we are greeted by the new Mayor, Dick Mraz. Upon entering, we see Senator Richard Keuppers and Councilman Ioe Sofranec, visitors for the day: trying cases are Ed Droney and the great criminal lawyer Iohn Morcello, while policing his courtroom is Michael Palusak. The next room is occupied by District Attorney Stephen Gondor and his secretary Helen Ledna. In the City Hall we also find Irene Gaydosh, associated with the F.B.I., and Rita Mae Hogan, Bird Doctor: Iudy Cook, City Veterinarian: Eleanor Dutko, secretary to the mayor. Moving over to the Trust Bank, headed by Iohn Soich, we deposit money with Ioseph Sonoga who handed it to the Treasurer, Merle Iagelski. In the bank offices are Blanche Derarno, typist: Eva lane May, the bookkeeper, with Ann Loney and Mildred Holesko running the posting machines. Remember when they attended the Board of Education classes? And now for the thrill of visiting the old school: Mario Terrigno, the principal, is busy dictating to Dorothy DeSalvo, his secretary: Dorothy Ansell is the typist in the main office. In the Teachers' Room, Ruth Allen, Alice Danyluk, Edith Potion and Ann Vukovich are chatting. On passing the Deans' offices we see Mary Louise Krempasky and Edgar Iones conferring with George Hrycik, the Spanish teacher. tOh, somebody skipped class again.l From the nearby music school, run by Ruth Wietelmann, we hear the banging of the piano which is being tuned by George Gorski. Also employed there are Gertrude Staron as piano teacher, and Mary Higham as stenog- rapher. Dean of the neighboring Girls' School is Mary Martin, who has hired Steve Mislay to care for the beautiful gardens, which surround it. On going to visit the Vindicator offices we pass the Morris Orphanage, headed by lean, of course, with Iohn Ogarek as the building caretaker. Editor of the Vindicator is Erla Mae Raub, with such famous people on the staff as Bob Gromley, reporter: Emma Pasquale, journalist: Genevieve Ham- rock, secretary. Now to the radio station where Gloria Kushner is scheduled to be on the air in fifteen minutes. We find Maryann Matis, PGQQY Philbin, Ann Kanik, Agnes Kolesar and Margaret Millard employed as secretaries, radio tech- nicians, and telephone operators. In Studio B Donald Bogan whips up his own version of Old Man River. Homer Brocious does the commercials. Donna McGaffney is promotion manager for Helen Mikula, a modern Sister Kaye, and Bill Lee, a comedian of renown. To break the monotony, we visit the department stores. Iohn DelVecchio, the floor walker in one store, points out Audrey Canton at the candy counter, Mary Lou Farina, his private secretary, and Margaret Holesko and Charley Morningstar Working as clerks. The display managers are Eddie Gribbon and Rudy Granito, whose artistry has brought distinction to the store. It is about lunch time now, so we will stop for a bite to eat. Albert Tokasz suggests The Nimbo, featuring Gloria LaVogue, a fortune teller. Iean Iones is the proprietor, Phil Hagerty, chief cook: George Kovacic, the butcher: Class Prophesy -if. Page Forty-two 16'- Iohn Gross, head Waiter: and lean Iohnstone, head waitress. George Glinatsis is in the kitchen selling lean Iones his fish from a large basket which he carries. William Kozar is running the confectionary stand back in the corner of The Nimbo. Before going to visit the hospitals, let's cruise around town. Walter Stouffer and Dot Sturm work at White's Drug Store. Next door is the Palace Theater, managed by Bob Hovanes. The coming attraction is that Republican orchestra leader, Howard Guy, featuring Harry Frederick at the Drums, and songstress Leona Myers. At a prominent beauty salon are Nadine Alexoff, Mary Babin- chak, and Dorothy Rock, operators deluxe. We stop for gas at the garage owned by William Bukovic. Mike Kozlowsky is his chief mechanic and salesman. In the mill Michael Girardi is foreman: Floyd Godward, electrical engineer: Sidney Harris, chemical engineer: and Ienny Krispinsky, secretary. At the Professional Men's Club are Silvy D'Angelo, football player: Bob McCall, golfer: and Margaret Kundus, secretary. Richard Strojney is head of the Military Academy where Howard Friend is Coach. Iames Turek does the necessary landscaping there. At the hospital we find many doctors and nurses. fls that unusual?l Elinore Sylvis, who works at the Information Desk, acts as our guide. Angels of Mercy are Lois Arens, Agnes Hetner, Florence Gutman, Mary Schlossar, Mary Andres, and Adeline Adornato. Performing an operation is Dr. Lynn McCall, assisted by Nurse Caroline Liktar. Nurse Frieda Ioseph and Dr. Eddie Lev have just completed a brain operation, while Doctors Travers, Simon, McDermott and Higham are being paged for an important conference. Laura Marinelli is a medical technician. Their receptionists are Sarah Burke, Marjorie Love and Iean Trinka. The famous occulist is Dr. lean Tyrrell whose suite of offices seem full to overflowing. This would be an excellent time to visit the Morgue, Where we find Pauline Thomas as the undertaker, and Ioe Price her assistant. From the lips of those we have visited comes information of alumni in various other places. In Hollywood are the famous designers Ruth Batcha, Bert Gunderson, and Peggy Brown. Helen Leskovsky is a clressmaker with a distinguished following. Kenneth Martin and Steve Milichak are cartoonists, employed by the Associated Press and Iulia Yurak is a stenographer in a great producer's office. At Warner Brothers Agnes Sally, lack Tyrrell, and Iohn Lungu are making a picture under the direction of Chester Feret: working on set decorations are George Bernardick and Gloria Walloy Comedian and dancer Bill Webb watches Tom Golden and Thelma Ronan go through an intricate routine with their dancing director George Krupa. At Concert Hall are Frank Melfo, the great violinist, and Dot Perazich at the piano. Doris Russell is a Powers' model. Out West are 'Iohn Moyer, a small town preacher, Rocco Pochiro, a rancher, and Iohn Ravis, a dairy farmer. Doing chemical work for the Ford Motor Company is Allen Meffan, the scientist. Florence Ruman is doing missionary work in China. Class Prophesy -ef Page Forty-three fi'- Scattered all over the world are fighting men and women of Wilson. Livia Bedilo, a WAAF in England: Vern Davison, a pilot of a Navy Bomber: Albert Bogna, the rear gunner: Elvira Costello, Marian Gradski, and Dorothy Korhely are in the WAVES. In the Army Air Corps are Gilbert Casteel, Tom Leweliyn, and Margaret McKinney, ferrying bombers. Dick Hinkle is a civilian pilot, Martha Iahn and Betty Ruz are air line hostesses. Margie Haus is testing parachutes for the Army, in which Ioe Koshan is a Colonel. Swabbing decks in the Navy are Ed Wolfcale, Ioe I-Iudak, and Dick Tidball. Regretfully, we members of the Iune class of 1944, come to the end of the journey, that led us back through good old high school days to this, the final parting. In the years that lie ahead may we all have the courage and the vision to achieve our heart's desire. -Ruth Batcha Frieda Ioseph ' ONCE U PUN A TIME FREDERICK, MARTIN, THOMAS, IOSEPH, and ALLEN were going to FRIENDCSI HAUS in CANTON. On the way they met LEE, MAY, SALLY and SYLVItalS. They stopped at the jeweler's and since it was LA VOGUE to PRICE ROCKISI, they asked about the COSTIELLOJ of the MORNINGSTAR diamond. But THOMAS said, It-SONOGCOXAI for the PRICE is too HIGHKAMI. With the RUSSELL of the girls' dresses, they left for further TRAVERS. , They stopped at a 5 Gt IO Store and decided to buy some CASTEEI.. soap, a couple of SCHEETZ of paper, and some TRINKAftsl. That was until they saw the KGIRIBBON on the GOLDEN-haired girl. When he saw her, DAV'tslSON CDUANGELO, the LONEIYP WOLFCCALEI, let out his LOVE KMCDCALL. MAY said, I BATCHA a quarter that that GOLDEN hair is really BROWN and besides, we'd bettery hurry if we want to get to GIRARDID before CARLCSISON gets too I-IAGERTKYD and starts to IAHN. If he gets too tired, he won't COOK us a breakfast of FARINA. - But SALLY replied that we hadn't had CDIANYLUCK all day anyway. We had just GONfeXDORl past a hive where bees where DRONEYfingl and when they started to swarm over and IGIUNDERKSONJ the bus and tried to sting FREDERICK, he took a GAY-DOSI-I across the street and yelled that everyone was CGLDNATSIS for letting them out. He soothed his wounds with some FCDOTION and KDEISALVO, and told ALEX-OFF when he wouldn't run any ARENS for him. But he yelled right back at him for using SOICH language. CARL'fslSON finally COOKfedl the breakfast of FARINA but he was so mad he couldn't CSIWALLOW it, but he STOUFCedXFERl it down his throat nevertheless. I-Ie knew he didn't MISLAY the SYLVCerXISl but he didn't have an IHIINKLE Cingl Where he LEVID it. But if he didn't find it, he would LlKttheJTAR out of the person who had RAUBed it. To soothe his nerves he put on the radio to hear KRUPA LEDN-A band, but he couldn't stand it any LUNGU and threw the radio out at the CMCIDERMOTT. He was always trying to MAGOU- LAKIS noise anyhow. -Mary Lou Farina. P.S.: We know this is corny, but what did you expect? Class Prophesy -'Sf Page Forty-four Pn- 'D' lla:-q E W-vw. ,A KW.. haf' . 95'- GREETINGS FROM THE ORION STAFF Under the guidance of Mr. Williamson, founder and director of the Orion. and Miss Wike, literary advisor, We of the Iune, 1944, Annual Committee of Woodrow Wilson High, edit and publish this volume. The capable co-editors, Erla Mae Raub and Pauline Thomas, were chosen for their dependability, clear judgment, and untiring cooperation. Through their able leadership, this volume has grown step by step to reach our ultimate goaleperfection. Harry Frederick, capable advertising manager, with lack Gross assisting, displayed unusual salesmanship in their advertising activities for the Orion. Lynn McCall, acting as sports editor, has done a commendable job in reviewing plays from our most outstanding games of the season. Adding to the superiority of this volume is the outstanding work of Gilbert Casteel. His unusual ability in the artistic field is not to be forgotten. Every other committee member has been selected for his or her particular fitness, and each has done a competent piece of work. They are: Agnes Sally, Ruth Wietelmann, Glorie Mae Kushner, William Lee, Iohn Ogarek, Mary Lou Farina, Leona Myers, Laura Marinelli, Florence Gutman, Ruth Batcha, Walter Stouffer, Frieda Ioseph, Lois Arens, Mary Andres, PGQQY Brown, and Margaret McKinney. The staff, who have exerted tremendous effort toward the perfected com- pletion of the l944 Orion, sincerely hope that this will serve as a lasting memento to our boys who are entering the armed forces. It is also hoped that the Orion will be cherished by both the Ianuary and Iune graduating classes. -if Page Forty-five B4- . t On March 30-31, '44, Iune Seniors of Woodrow Wilson High School staged a delightful comedy, which won high acclaim from those fortunate enough to be present either evening, or both. SHlNY NOSE by Christopher Sergei was the offering, and seldom, if ever, has this reviewer seen a finer presentation. The dominant impression carried away was that each did his part so naturally it seemed more like real life than play acting. Altogether charming and appealing were Ann Loney and Margie Haus in the stellar role of the young high school maiden experiencing all the joy and worry of her first serious love affair. The character of GEORGE, Ianey's One and Only, as developed by Vern Davison and Lynn McCall, was a great characterization, with more than a hint of the professional in it, so well did each lad enact the role. It was hard to believe that Ed Droney and lack Tyrell were not the stern, crusty parent deeply concerned about his young daughter, instead of the splendid young chaps we know them to be. In the character of Ianey's MOTHER, Laura Marinelli and Ieanne Morris did a remarkably fine piece of acting. HELEN, Ianey's older sister, became, through the gifted playing of Doris Russell and Gloria LaVogue, a true meanie, who enraged the young portion of the audience, and amused the grown ups. A riot of fun was provided for all by Ann Hughes and Peggy Philibin in ZIP, Ianey's younger sister. Aiding and abetting most ably in these merry scenes were Agnes Sally and Dot Perazich in the part of PEGGY, Zip's girl friend. As FOOTBALL COACH BROWN, Howard Friend was most convincing and he made new friends for his favorite sport. Homer Brocius and Tom Lewellyn caused feminine hearts to go pit-a-pat in envy of big sister, Helen, while Rita Mae Hogan and Ruth Batcha, as MADGE GRANT, won the admiration of all, especially the youthful masculine element. It is impossible to commend by name the boys and girls comprising the personnel of all the various committees whose fine team work combined to produce this praiseworthy performance. Wilson is proud of each and every student who aided in its production. Director fudd D. Yeager of the faculty was lauded on all sides for his successful work. To him go supreme con- gratulations and appreciation for bringing to Wilson a high grade entertain- ment. May he long be the school's Thespian guide! Senior Play 'if Page Forty-six fif- We, the Iune graduating class of 1944, can never express on paper the feeling of appreciation that will live forever in our hearts: Appreciation of our school, our faculty, and our student body. Living in a world full of chaos and terror, we are aware of the true meaning of education. There are few places in the world where people have an opportunity to pursue an education and everything an education stands for. America is one of those places. All over the world Wilson Alumni are doing their part in the battle to keep the flame of freedom burning forever. Soon members of our own graduating class will be offering their all in order to preserve our American way of life: a way of life in which education plays an important part. The training we have received here at Wilson will greatly affect our lives. We want to say thank you to Mr. Glasgow, the faculty, our Home Room teachers, Miss Higley, Mr. Yeager, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Iones, and our sponsors, Miss Pierson, and Mr. Mitchell, who have brought something into our lives that will guide us always and form the pattern for our future lives. We will strive to make our Alma Mater proud of us and by so doing attempt to show our appreciation for all we have received here. -Erla Mae Raub. In Appreciation As we, the Iune graduating class of 1944 say goodby to our Alma Mater, we say it with heavy hearts, and with lumps in our throats. We have had many happy memories and wish we could re-live them.. We remember all the pranks and jokes we played on the teachers and on our classmates. Nor are we forgetting those days before tests, when we crammed hoping to pass with flying colors. One of our best friends is Mr. Glasgow, who understands youth and gives help with a cheerful heart and willing hand. We will never forget him, our untiring counsellor. We thank our class-room teachers, whose careful guidance and encour- agement have made it possible for us to be where we now are. For lending us helpful hands in times of need, we thank Miss Robertson, Miss Long, and Mr. Wachter, whose patience have been inexhaustible. Miss Pierson and Mr. Mitchell, who are our class sponsors, deserve praise far greater than we have the power to express. As our young men go to the far flung battlefields, they will always carry in their hearts, both the happy and sad memories of Wilson. As our young women go into the many professions open to them, they too will carry the torch for our school. Each year will bring a new graduating class and each class will learn what this final day means. Then, and not until then, will it understand what we are trying to say. So we reluctantly bid farewell to dear old Wilson, and step out into the world before us with some knowledge and with a little experience, never losing sight of our happy school days at Wilson. -Pauline Thomas. Farewell 'df Page Forty-seven I-31- canola CORN 9 G I 1 1 fn, 2 9 UB ,I call'--I 84 HI nm: nf. A Mai 'l945 W 1 A H35 'M l Q Ng - Qf glfx kif 52152 2 'E' ,' , ' -Q. f .' .,..,. . 3:-f f::QQpQ.Q,., zz.: -i ' A w 1 Q . IEW.. f x iii Six, ,Q vs N .. xv W Q,Ww'fex . ' f - EQ- xxxux V x V. , ,.,.,,:5Yww xxx Q' Q, X wk up su THE wonujx ,.- , .J NMMA .-Ox ,.:. ,, , 5 1 .ig ,sw s t F has ' wx . , QW ' x.Q HH ALONE' OUR UERO fx 3 8101.06-,K.AL. SPECN-1EN5 MERRY aeuceis -i al ..- .K Pm- up sums ' AQ : : W ' 1,,,., -Q 7 ',E,:: Y if H A', ,L 511 : :' Qiigi , , Q ,.A' ' f Y G 1 T U GOPHER ?? aw-'ii 'U.S.MnLE ,, ,gf3.,. , xf Q in 1 - . X - ,Q 1 Jig 'S . K. . pun EE --zz bluti LoNE WOLF' :AMP - Fuzz c,uzLs ,, A . . W.- ,.., -.,.......n-....,. ..,-.mul ZATKHEETHCQS The inexperienced Woodrow Wilson eleven of 1943 ended the season with a record of two games won and seven games lost. The record hardly tells the true story of the games played. Using a T formation from the second game on through the rest of the season, the Presidents outgained all their opponents except Campbell Memorial. The reserve strength of the squad was very limited as was shown by the loss of two thirds of the games in the closing period. The following Wilson players were placed on the All-City or All County elevens: Howard Friend, Bill Halter, Bob Gibson, Paul Vinkler, Tom West and Bob McCall. The loss of three key performers to the Armed Forces was a stunning blow to the squad. lake Balkovac, Tony Pavlich, and Mike Kardis would have made this squad a championship aggregation. The following seniors sang their swan song for Wilson in the Ursuline game: Tom Golden, Vern Davison, George Mikicic, Bill Halter, Tom West, Ed Troll, Rudy Granito, Howard Friend, Bob McCall, Ed Droney, Ioe Sturm, Bob Driscoll, and Silvy DeAngelo. WILSON 27-STRUTHERS 0 In the opening game of the 1943 football season the Woodrow Wilson Presidents crushed their down-river rival by the score of 27-0. The Presidents displayed a diversified attack along with a hard charging line and several hard running backs. Good blocking paved the way for the four touchdowns combined with the power running of Howdy Friend, and the passing of Bob Gibson. The high light of the game was a sixty yard run by Friend. WARREN 27-WILSON 6 In the second game of the season the Presidents journeyed to Warren to be met by a 27-6 defeat. The game was evenly played throughout the first half which ended in a 6-6 tie. Warren scored three times in the second half on runs in which the runner was tackled, only to shake loose for a score. Statistics of the game show that the ground gained by each team was practically the same. Wilson scored in the second quarter on a seven yard pass from McCall to Gibson. RAYEN 7-WILSON 6 The first City Series game of the season was played against Bayen at the Rayen Stadium before a crowd of 5,000 spectators. The field was dry and dusty, which greatly impaired the efforts of both teams. After pushing the North Siders all over the field the Presidents scored in the last quarter to take a 6-0 lead. With less than a minute to play a Rayen pass was completed to Wolschlag, who was tackled by at least six Wilson players, but managed to shake them off and score a touchdown which enabled Rayen to win 7-6. EAST 19-WILSON 13 In the second City Series game of the season our rivals were the Blue and Gold of East High School. East had a big and powerful eleven that Football -'Sf Page Fifty-one 13'- was heavily favored to win the city title. After outplaying the Blue and Gold in all departments of the game, the Presidents were behind 19-13 in the fourth quarter after East had scored several times on breaks. Wilson missed a golden opportunity for an upset in the closing minutes of play when a pass was incomplete over the East goal line. SHARON 13-WILSON 0 On a muddy field and in a steady downpour the Red and White squad were unable to down the Sharon Tigers, who had taken an early 7-O lead on a pass. The second touchdown came as a result of the Presidents' attempt to tie the score on a pass that was intercepted by Sharon. The condition of the field was such that neither team could play real football. MEMORIAL 32-WILSON 13 Campbell Memorial's powerhouse proved too much for an injury ridden Red and White squad as the Memorial iuggernaut emerged victorious by a 32-13 count. The game was full of long runs that proved thrilling to the crowd. Gibson broke away for a long run only to stumble with a clear field ahead. WILSON 19-SOUTH 13 In the big game of the year Wilson dealt South a crushing 19-13 defeat. The victory was the third in a row over the Red and Blue, and also went a long way towards making the season a success. South kicked off to Wilson and after a 75 yard march McCall scored from the six yard line. The Presidents then led 6-U. McCall scored again in the third quarter on a pass from Gibson. South retaliated with a touchdown by Beckenbach but DeMatteo speared a Gibson pass to clinch the game. CHANEY 19-WILSON 0 On a muddy field and on a very frigid day, the boys from Chaney unleashed a ground offensive which overpowered the Presidents. Many breaks were handed to the Crimson and Grey during the game. After the beginning of the second quarter an end from Chaney recovered a blocked kick behind the Wilson goal. In the fourth quarter, Siciliano, from Chaney hit pay dirt from the three. The last score was made on an intercepted pass by one of the Chaney players. URSULINE 12-WILSON 7 The Irish toppled the home boys in a last period rally. The game, taking place on Thanksgiving Day, was a colorful affair. The Presidents, early in the first quarter, drove near the Ursuline goal with runs by McCall, Friend, and Vinkler. Then Friend, on an offtackle smash, hit pay dirt. The conversion was made by Gibson. But the Irish came back in the fourth quarter. Finn, from Ursuline raced thirty-two yards for the first six points for the boys in green. And later in the quarter, Clark, on a pass, clinched the game for Ursuline. The mental lapse in the fourth quarter was responsible for the defeat. Statistics show that the Wilsonites outplayed the Irish throughout the game. Football -vif Page Fifty-two R+ WILSON 40-SCIENCEVILLE 36 The first City Series basketball aame marked a victory for the Red and White. Scienceville played inspired ball and althouqh the score seemed closo, the Presidents led all the way and the outcome was never in doubt. WILSON 46-EAST 31 A tall and ranay East High squad was crushed by a qood ball handlina and sharpshootinq Wilson Five in the second City Series encounter. The Red and Whites' fast breaking offense built up an early lead that ljast could not approach. WILSON 52-RAYEN 28 ln this game the Wilsonites dominated the floor completely in the first half. Late in the game the North Siders rallied but they were stopped by the Red and White defense. Bush was hiqh point man with l9 points. WILSON 49-URSULINE 14 This was almost a one sided affair. The Presidents overwhelmed the lrish in both halves of the qame. Gibson was the biq qun with 20 points. WILSON 32-CHANEY 35 The game with the West Siders was considered an upset. Delvluzio was the star from Chaney. The qame was a see-saw affair until the Crimson and Grey capitalized on a foul shot which clinched the qame. WILSON 32-SOUTH 34 This game was a thriller. The first quarter and the first half saw the two teams tied. The third quarter ended and the Presidents were ahead 23-2l. Gibson was high point man for the Presidents, with ten points. WILSON 47-NILES I5 First caqe encounter of the season proved Wilson on the hoop. Lee, Bush, and Gibson constantly scorinq were the forward wall of the Presidents, nettina 41 points between themselves. Basketball -if Page Fifty-three HP- WILSON 34-AKRON GARFIELD 30 This game was an overtime game with the score at the end of the regula- tion fray tied up. In the extra period McCall, Lee, and Friend, came through with field goals to clinch the game. WILSON 29-WARREN 61 The Warren cagers proved too tough for the Presidents. The Harding five copped the game with three of their cagers constantly hitting the hoop. McCall was high point man for the Wilsonites. WILSON 36-FARRELL 26 McCall took individual scoring honors in the game with the Pennsylvan- ians. Although the lead changed 9 times in the third frame, Wilson held the Farrell boys scoreless in the last quarter. WILSON 37-CANTON LEHMAN 54 The Presidents, although putting up a steady resistance throughout the game, were overpowered by the Canton team. Bush was high man with 16 points. WILSON 33-CANTON TIMKEN 53 The defense and ball-handling of the Presidents seemed off in the encounter with the Timken five. Bush Was the main spark in the game. WILSON 40-STRUTHERS 36 The Presidents defeated the down-riverteam in the second half splurge featured by Gibson, who made 17 points. WILSON 46-MEMORIAL 33 This game was on a double bill with South. The sharp-shooting of Gibson, Bush, and McCall in the second quarter clinched the game. WILSON 34-WARREN 41 The return match with the Harding boys proved Wilson tougher. A belated rally was futile for the Presidents. Bush and McCall were the high point men. WILSON 34-NEW CASTLE 33 A last minute rally in the game with the boys from Penn. brought Wilson another victory. Bush scored on a foul shot to clinch the game for the Presidents. WILSON 47-MEMORIAL 42 The return engagement with the boys from Campbell proved Wilson's superiority again. Bush and Gibson were the pace setters for the Red and White. ' WILSON 40-CANTON MCKINLEY 37 Bush clinched the game in the closing minutes with a field goal. Gibson and Bush sparked the Presidents' victory. WILSON 31-SHARON 35 The match at the fieldhouse proved futile to the Presidents who staged the last minute rally but were unable to defeat the Tigers. Lee, Gibson, and McCall were high point men. WILSON 39--STRUTHERS 30 The last game of this season was another victory for the Presidents. Bush, McCall, and Friend capitalized on the points for the Wilsonites. BASKETBALL SUMMARY The 1943-1944 edition of the Presidents compiled an impressive record of 13 games won, and 8 games lost, despite high caliber opposition. In playing the best teams in this section of the state and several of Pennsylvania's best, the Red and White squad played their highly touted rivals on even terms and only their lack of size prevented more victories. Some of the schools vanquished by the Red and White included, Canton McKinley, Farrell, Akron Garfield, Memorial, New Castle, Struthers, Rayen, East, and Scienceville, while dropping close frays to Canton Timken, Canton Lehman, Warren, and Sharon. The Red and White dropped three point games to both South and Chaney to tie for second place in the city standings. Basketball -'tif Page Fifty-four fit' The Wilson Iunior High Basketball team made a very good record this year by winning 8 out of 10 games. After losing the first game to the League Champions, Hillman Ir. High, the Wilson Iuniors won the next eight games. Wilson defeated Princeton twice, Canfield Reserves twice, and kept up their good Work by winning from Scienceville, Hayes, and Chaney. In the final game Wilson lost to East. Thon, Timar, Bolkovac, and Kreps were outstanding players. Nick Timar was the highest scorer during the season, but in the final game against East, Frank Kreps was not only the outstanding guard, but also the highest scorer. During the next three years you will probably hear more of the follow- ing members of the team. Thon Kreps Bolkovac Carr Timar Cooksey Sinkovich Flask Zentko Driscoll Strycott Ball Czyzowsky Carter Junior High Basketball -if Page Fifty-five 13+ This year our team finished in fourth place, while the cham- pionship which our boys won last year was taken by East High School. Only two of last year's team returned, George Kovacic and Dave Dellam. The other boys were new to the league and most of them had little bowling experience. Of this year's team, Dave Dellman graduated in Ianuary, while George Kovacic, and Chester Feret are lune graduates. The returning members are lohn Palkovic, lohn Natyshak, Iohn Cerepak, and Pete Bolan. The averages tor this year's team were: Palkovic 147, Natyshak 146, Kovacic l42, Feret l4U, Cerepak 135, and Bolan ll5. Each of these boys have received a letter earned by partic- ipating in at least 25 games. Our next year's team should be able to bring the champion' ship back to Wilson, for our returning boys should improve, and several other boys who have been bowling wish to try out for the team. During the year the boys bowl every Saturday morning at McKenzie's alleys for a period of approximately 20 weeks. Sponsor-Mr. Strickler. Bow11ng -'if Page Fiftyfsix x I g , X l Biff? J xy, i J! Some people think a cheerleader is one who qoes ihrouah motions and leads the student body in cheers, and whose work is completed at the end of the aame. People tail to realize that a Cheerleader is an athlete who must train the entire season. Long hours of practice are required. For everythina well done a reward is qiven. The successful cheerleaders are presented with letters, their reward for lona hours of practice and fun. An invitation is always extended to anyone who wishes to do his bit for his school by beinq a cheerleader. Mr. Zoss is the able leader and director. Cheerleaders -'Sf Page Fifty-seven Bv- Adding to the beauty of our band, are the six majorettes, and Iimmy Williams, our drum major. Their perfect performances are due to the fact that they practice diligently and are Willing to spend a great deal of time in preparation for our games. Three of our maiorettes are graduating this lune, Margie Haus, Martha Iahn, and Gloria LaVogue. The good work they have done will long be remembered at Wilson. Next year the majorettes will be handicapped by the loss of these three, but we are confident that their successors will continue this splendid Work. Drum Major and Majorettes -if Page Fifty-eight if:- The team has just concluded a very impressive undefeated season in inter-scholastic competition, winning the championship title for the first year in the newly organized Mahoning Valley High School League. The team also hopes to take high honors in the Mahoning County Rifle Tournament sponsored by Post l5 of the American Legion to be held in April. The new Valley League brought into being for the first time four-position shooting in season matches. This seemed to be just what the doctor ordered, as the results of the league matches plainly show. The four-position team was made up largely of boys who had had considerable training and experience in prone shooting. Godward and Turek, graduating team members, will be hard to replace on next year's squad. Godward has been a faithful and hard-working lad for the past three years: Turek, although new on the team this year, will be another big loss. His score of 186 out of a possible ZOO in the Boardman match is a record Rifle Team -'Sf Page Fifty-nine fif- for the Valley in four-position high school competition. Palkovac, Baraer, Sich, Cronenwett, McLean, C. Aeppli, Draper, and Franklin made up the remainder of the squad. Their records speak for themselves. B. Aeppli and Petrella were also valuable assist- ants to the first team and should help to fill the niches left by graduation. However, there are other promising boys and girls who will definitely be in the running for first team rank next season. ln the national bi-weekly prone matches, Wilson finished in twenty-fifth position out of l20 competing teams. The sport has attracted more students this year than in previous years, there having been over thirty boys and girls out for the team. Another achievement of the year is the acquisition of two new club rifles. More rifles and other equipment is needed, and it is hoped that next year some more of these needs may be realized. SUMMARY OF LEAGUE MATCHES Date Competitor Score Wilson Score lan. l0 Rayen ............. 739 790 lan. 26 Boardman . .. 86l 864 Feb. 10 South ..... 840 852 Feb. 23 Boardman . . . 851 866 March 6 South ..... 828 865 March 20 Rayen ...... 815 828 Totals--Opp. . . . 4934 Wilson 5065 Rifle Team -'El Page Sixty f3' l f MUSHCQ The Wilson Orchestra has made much progress during the last few years. The lack of string players was partly solved by doubling of band performers. The orchestra numbering forty-eight musicians is composed of the best wind players from the band plus the necessary strings. The music played by this organization this year consisted of overtures, light classical numbers, and some of the new popular arrangements. lt furnished the music for both the fanuary and fune Commencement programs. The Twelfth Annual Spring Festival program was the farewell concert for Dorothy Per- azich, cellist, who was featured soloist playing Prelude in C Sharp Minor on the piano. Also graduating was Frank Melfo, our concertmaster, who played a fine violin obligatto for the Glee Club. Other numbers played by the orchestra were Hungarian Lustspielu Cverture, Meistersingers March, and the popular Holiday for Strings. Our first trumpet, Esotto Pellegrini, is a member of the Youngstown Symphony. Eight of the orchestra members assisted the Glee Club in dramatiztng a radio sketch presented over Station WFMI in February. Later in the spring, some of the musicians per- formed at their district grade schools on Parent-Teacher Association programs. Orchestra Page Sixty-two tae XJ The 65 piece Wilson Band appeared at all five of the football games scheduled at South High Stadium. The band headed by our fine drum maiorettes, several of whom have won state honors, made a fine appearance on the gridiron. Our drum major, Iimmy Williams, who was chosen American Legion Champion funior Drummer of Ohio several years ago, did an excellent job of directing on the field. Because of the war demands upon older students, many young players were given a wider experience in band maneuvers and proved themselves to be a credit to the uniform. The Twelfth Annual Spring Festival, May lO, 1944, was the final entertainment given by the band. ll Guarany Overture, Fortune Teller Selection, and the novelty At The Circus were highlighted numbers of the program. Esotto Pelegrini, our ace trumpeter was featured soloist playing Bride of The Waves and an encore written especially for him by the director of the band, William Omeis. Our brass ensemble has entertained at many United Service Organization and Parent- Teacher Association gatherings. The trumpet section has lost lack Hughes and Charles Bush, the former graduated and entered the Army, and the latter joined the Hornell baseball team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The contributions of both of these boys will be missed. Mr. Wallace McConnell and Mr. Iohn Williams, manager, were of great assistance to the football band. Band One of the most popular groups in school is the fourteen piece school dance orchestra. Ed Smith and Esotto Pelegrini head the reed and brass sections, respectively, and both, as a result of their early experience, are valued members of local, more professional orchestras. We have been fortunate in having stellar drummers such as lim Williams, Harry Frederick, and Bob Irving to keep the rhythm together. The Round-Towners have played at more than fifteen school affairs. New members rehearse with the regular group in order to give the orchestra future replacements. Regular weekly rehearsals and sectional drilling keep the dance band members in shape for many new tunes that are played during the year. Round-Towners Page Sixty-three R4- KJ .O Z 142012 ' 52 fw VO Despite the tact that many of our boys have had to leave tor the services, the balance ot parts has been preserved. Many younger boys are coming into the department. Programs have been presented as usual on important days such as Christmas, Graduation, and Armistice Day. Wilson has presented three halt-hour radio programs in which the music department took an important role. The last program was presented entirely by the music department. The year l944 was hi-lighted by the success ot the annual Spring Festival in which the whole music department partici- pated. Wilson attributes the success of its programs to the tact that interested students work hard under their indefatigable directors. Accompanists: Dorothy Perazich, Gertrude Staron, Sally Sano, and Howard Guy. Stage Boys: Philip Crook, lohn Babin- chak, and Harold Booth. Secretaries: Margaret Dougan and Roberta Gunderson. Musical Notes +R Page Sixty-four lis- .yi X. tt 1 4. ru, .ff I 7' ' J- 1 Q' ESS In the comparatively few years of Wilson's existence as a High School, the Music Department, under the able direction of Mrs. Leah MacDonald, has taken great forward strides. The new robes of burgundy and White, presented to the choir by the school in recognition of valued school and com- munity services, are a welcome change from the white muslin robes worn for the last five years. These new robes were worn by The Wilson Concert Choir C85 voicesl for the first time at the Spring Festival. The entire ACappella Choir tl2U voicesl, various choruses, small vocal ensembles, and soloists have performed at various concerts, Baccalaureate Services, Community activities, and assemblies, regular and for special days at festive seasons of the year. The Girls' Glee Club consists of seventy-five voices, and the Boys' Chorus of sixty-five voices. Music Department -if Page Sixty-five R+ ,A A ff.. xv VWTQW P Q' '31 WAI I M l N NJ Sf? cmb QW 2 S 'lx 6' 5 975711 Qflgx' X ZZ!!! 'Sn'-'S in xg' xgj 4 X I JGQL ' ' fz?.fr:'. w l fmsuo ff? J lx I 3' . QV x ,mx L 52' We v p ij! ,--..., .. VV: 21 .- E 91243 515 ff: 've xxbf 4 A T 5 4-Q29-is-5214-,X lx 3 if rw gf Q'5393i5W'? K , V WFn'M,ffblfWW GL RIA X ERR XXM Xu X - I 'J ,ffl P . 1, 4 - N r '- m I, f fi' . LIIIIIIU Q N' f 'Q yn-.Ji CLUB S The Booster Club, one of the most active organizations in the school, has for its purpose the boosting of spirit and morale for all school activities. Each year the graduating Senior members leave the names of two under classmen as candidates for membership. One of these two becomes a member through the majority vote of the club. The planning and conducting of pep assemblies was the outstanding work accomplished by the club this year. Bill Webb .............. President Phil Haggerty ...... Vice President Doris Russell . .. ...... Secretary lean Trinka ..... . . . Treasurer Miss Brungard ........,.. Advisor Membership-1943-1944 Howard Diamondstein, Dominic Nudo, lames McAuley, Phil Haggerty, Bill Webb, Bill Lee, Iean Trinka, Doris Russell, Ann Loney, Mary Babinchalc, Leo Travers, Margie Love, Al Williams, Charles Perazich, Patricia Barthalomew, Ed Howells, Mary Ann Mika, Martha Wittenauer, Dorothy Finnie, Charles Aeppli, Donald Sibson. Booster Club +25 Page Sixty-eight El- The Cinema Club of Woodrow Wilson High School has ren- dered continuous service to the school for nearly as many years as the school has been in existence. Each day several hundred pupils look forward to the pleasure and relaxation of seeing a noon movie, but each day the noon hour,is a period of activity for the Cinema Club Squad: for they are responsible for operat- ing the projectors, auditorium lights, doors and screen. Cinema Club members also have a large part in keeping the projectors going for class room education movies and slides. The ambition of each present member is to continue this invalu- able service which has been in progress for over eleven years, and to add to the program something of his own by way of improvement. Each member must learn how to operate 35 mm carbon arc sound motion picture projectors, carbon arc and Mazda slide projectors, and 16 mm motion picture sound and silent projectors. Each member is in charge of a definite post or assignment for one week. By a system of rotation each member becomes familiar with the various phases of the work. Advisor-Mr. Datson. Cinema Club -if Page Sixty-nine Ef- Click, formerly called the Camera Club, has made consid- erable progress during its first year. Its members have been taught the fundamentals of photogf raphy and have put them to practical use. Some of its activities includes-the proper procedure to produce a good picture, de- veloping, printing, enlarging, portrait photography, and studying the various types and uses of cameras. Through this knowledge and practice in photography, a new field of recreation has been made available to Click mem- bers, as well as perhaps much profitable employment. Members not shown in the picture are: Gloria Howell, Wanda Porembski, Ray Davies and Ted Childs. limmy Williams . . . . . Dorothy Perazich . Pat Mariner ..... Miss Brungard . . . Mr. McClurg .. Click Club -,Sf Page Seventy fls . President . Secretary . . . . Treasurer Co-Sponsor Co-Sponsor The English department has its own special library in Room 210. This space also serves as a clearing house for the distribu- tion of books, rnagazines, phonograph and English literature records, to the English classes. At the beginning of every period, the room is a hive of industry, until each class is served. The staff of competent aides headed by Sarah Burke for the last two years consists of twenty-five courteous, low-voiced girl students, selected from the English classes, under the able supervision of Miss Hazel I. Wike. During the entire school day, the room is open to call. English Office Workers -251 Page Seventy-one lil- V We of Woodrow Wilson have been active in speech activities for some time in the past, but this year the students of the speech classes participated in interscholastic debates, tourna- ments, radio work, and other activities with such success and recognition that our school has organized a chapter of the National Forensic League. Most of our members are from the speech classes, but any high school student is eligible. It is the hope of this chapter to increase its membership by creating enthusiasm among the eligible students. lt is the purpose of this organization to promote the interests of interscholastic debate, oratory, and public speaking by en- couraging a spirit of fellowship and by conferring upon deserving candidates a worthy badge of distinction. Throughout history the coincidence of great leadership with the ability to attract and command a following through the power of effective speech has been too frequent to be set down as a matter of chance. That speech is a significant factor in leadership is strikingly demonstrated by the great leaders in the World today. They can speak! And by their power of speech they have welded millions of men and women into determined groups Working and dying for the Way of life these leaders have expounded. So that there will be leaders for the American way of life tomorrow, students in high schools today must be encouraged to undertake the rigorous training and practice necessary to ac- quire the power of effective speech. To provide that incentive is the work of the National Forensic League. Officers of this new organization are: President, Sarah Burke: Vice President, Homer Brocious, Secretary, Pauline Thomas: Treasurer, Wilson Hamilton: Advisor, Mr. Barber. Nat1ona1 Forensic League -'H Page Seventy-two E+ Va The Home Room Representatives are an important factor in making the Hi-Lights a success. They must obtain, beforehand, the number of subscriptions needed for every issue, and then follow up this work by distributing the papers. These are not their only duties. The money for the paper must be collected from each subscriber and then turned over to the Hi-Lights collector. The representative is chosen by each Home Room teacher. This student must be willing to accept his duties, and also be aggressive, earnest, and reliant. Failure to perform these tasks means replacement of the representative because promotion of sales within the individual Home Rooms is a difficult task and very essential to the success of the I-Ii-Lights. Advisor-Mr. Zoss. Hi-Light Representatwes -if Page Seventy-three 15+ On October 20, l937, the first issue of Wilson Hi-Lights Went to press. Since then the paper has developed progressively. A mimeographed sheet at first, Wilson Hi-Lights has reached its goal of being a printed news sheet appearing every month of the school year. The Hi-Lights has become a member of the National Honor Society of Quill and Scroll, the Tri-County lournalism Associa- tion of Ohio Schools. This year marks the second initiation of staff members into the Quill and Scroll. Wilson has maintained a charter in this organization since l94l. Larry Flint, noted local columnist, was guest speaker in lanuary when Wilson Hi-Lights served as host to the monthly Tri-County Iournalism Association meeting. Mr. Martin, the advisor, is also lournalism instructor. Mr. Zoss directs the business management. The Iournalism class is the Workshop of the Wilson Hi-Lights. The annual event held by the Hi-Lights is the Spring Banquet. Eileen Shea and Emma Pasquale have served as editors during the year. Hi-Lights Staff +55 Page Seventy-four 12? The Wilson chapter of the city l-li-Y League was reorganized in 1943 by the graduating seniors of the Ianuary and Iune classes. The organization meets officially twice a month under the direction of the club's advisor, Mr. Heath, at which time the club not only plans school dances, but it also makes arrange- ments for different stag affairs, such as swimming parties, bowling meets, and many other affairs of mutual interest. The purpose of this club is not only to give students a chance to participate in sports, but to help high school students to inter- mingle with their fellow students. This Hi-Y League organizes the city high schools into a federation Which permits students of all schools to meet and share kindred interests and activities. OFFICERS Lynn McCall . . . ...... President Howard Friend ..... Vice President Leo Travers . .. .... Secretary Bob Gibson .... .... T reasurer Wilson H1 Y -Ef Page Seventy-five fi'- The Horace Mann Chapter of the National Iunior Honor Society was organized December, 1936. The purpose of organization is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to s this tim- ulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students. The flaming torch is emblem of the purpose of this Society: to bear forward searching light of truth, to lead that others may follow in light, to keep burning in our schools a high ambition for enduring values of life, and to serve are all symbolized in torch. The members faithfully try to carry out the princip Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service. OFFICERS Ruth Greenstate ........ President Iames Dolvin ...... Vice President Betty Lee ....... .... S ecretary Dominic Simion . . . . . Treasurer Miss Cummings . . . . . Advisor Junior Honor Society Page Seventy-six F34- the the the the the les: lfffwff To find and give the best is the aim of every Ke-Cu-Wa member. Ke-Cu-Wa is the oldest Girl Reserve Club at Wilson and every girl tries to uphold the standards of the club. The club meets bi-monthly. Interesting programs, which both educate and entertain the girls, are planned. Iudge Beckenbaugh and lack McPhee, as well as other civic leaders, were guest speakers this year. Each semester the club sponsors two social events chosen by popular vote. Every member eagerly antici- pates the All-city Spring Formal. Last fall a new amendment to the Constitution was added stating that the original club continue as a group until its youngest members graduate. Miss Iudge and Miss Romanick are advisors. Officers for 1943-1944 are as follows: President, lean Morris, succeeding Mel- vina Lanz, Ianuary Classy Vice President, Edith Potion: Secretary, Mary Ann Bartholomy: Treasurer, Ruth Wells. Ke-Cu Wa -'Sf Page Seventy-seven fif- The Latin Club was organized in l936. It has its meetings every first and third Wednesday of each month. Mrs. Hart as the helpful advisor of the club makes these meetings continually more interesting. The club has had a Halloween social and plans are in store for a theater party, bowling party, and the annual breakfast The purpose of the club is to Widen its members' interest in Latin, to study the contribution Latin has made to acts and cultures, and lastly to have a good time together. OFFICERS Frieda Ioseph ........... President Florence Gutman . . . Vice President Lois Arens .... Secretary-Treasurer Pauline Thomas . . Social Chairman Iulia Yurak .... Program Chairman Mrs. Hart .. .. Advisor Latin Club -12+ Page Seventy-eight 134- The Library Assistants include not only the girls who work in the school library, but also those in the Science and Social Science departments. Lack of shelf space and the crowded condi- tion of the library make it necessary to place temporary collec- tions of books elsewhere, and this arrangement has worked out satisfactorily for students and faculty. The work done by these girls is a vital service to the school, for the library could not operate without the help they give. Service is voluntary, and in many cases it means giving up a free period each day and time before school in the morning and after dismissal in the afternoon. The girls are always willing to offer assistance to anyone who needs help, and perform the various tasks necessary to keep the library functioning properly. Miss Arnold, the librarian and advisor of this group, has been untiring in her efforts to create and maintain the high degree of efficiency which typifies this library service. Library Club if Page Severity-nine lk EJ ij 13 GJ The Recording Club, a comparatively new organization in Wilson High School, has already made various worthwhile con- tributions to the school. Its main purpose is to provide teachers and students alike an opportunity to make records. The Glee Club has especially profited by this club. Promising soloists have overcome their defects by studying recordings of their voices. Among other accomplishments were the records made ot the recent High School on Parade broadcast, which Wilson pre- sented. lt is the hope of the club to enlarge its membership by creating enthusiasm among the students interested in learning the process of making records. OFFICERS Caroline Liktar ......... President Howard Friend ..... Vice President Mary Ann Matis .... Sec.-Treasurer Mr. Hopkins .. .. Sponsor Recording Club if Page Eighty Ef- The George W. Glasgow Chapter of the National Senior Honor Society was formed in 1938 to give deserved recognition to those who have distinguished themselves through their ability to give good service and leadership to their school, and who also have attained high scholarship and good character. It was because of Mr. Glasgow's inspiring interest in the student body that the society was named after him. New members are selected by the faculty. It is the cherished hope of each student to qualify for membership. The purpose of the society is to live up to these four ideals: Scholarship, Lead- ership, Character, and Service. OFFICERS Iimmy Williams ......... President Howard Sigal ...... Vice President Betty Stewart .... ..... S ecretary Peter Bolan .... .... T reasurer Miss Eckert . . . . . . . Advisor Senior Honor Society eel Page Eighty-one l-3+ .Ma 'X aww The Student Congress was re-organized in i942 when an urgent need for a representative government of pupils was felt. This brought a closer co-operation between teachers and students. Members of this organization are selected from each home room, whose aim it is to fulfill the duties of this office. The officers are elected each semester cmd the campaign is carried on much the same Way as the elections in our own city are. As the Student Congress becomes more thoroughly organ- ized a finer spirit of coroperation among students and teachers will result, and thus our school will progress. The sponsors are Miss Pierson and Mr. Iones. Bill Lee is the president. Student Congress -'if Page Eighty-two fi?- 'WW The girls who Work in the offices do a splendid service for the school. In the absence of a public address system they carry all messages to all parts of the building: they act as secretaries in the administrative offices, thus while giving service, they are also gaining in-service training, learning the responsibilities of a secretary before they accept a position. These girls sacrifice a free period and at the same time must keep their grades up to standard. Office GIIIS -'Sf Page' Eighty-three f-3+ QQ me The Waditaka Girl Reserve Club, composed of girls from IOA and llB, is the junior group of Girl Reserves at Woodrow Wilson High School. The purpose of the club is to unite its members in a spirit of friendliness and service. Activities for this year included Mothers' Teas, dances, cmd games. Other programs included speakers and demonstrations. The meetings are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The place of meeting is on the Second Floor Club Room at the Y. W. C. A. OFFICERS Betty Lou Bishop ........ President Martha Wittanouer . Vice President Mary Hlewak ........... Secretary Lois Di Biose .. .. Treasurer Mrs. M. Morsbach ........ Sponsor Mrs. E. Wilcox .... Sponsor Waditaka Girl Reserves -'El Page Eighty-four QUALITY and SERVICE Made the L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro, Mass. THE WORLDS ' LARGEST IEWELERS OF FINE FRATERNITY AND CLASS IEWELRY Official Jeweler to the January and Iune. 1944. Classes of Woodrow Wilson High School Your Balfour Man CHARLES M. KLINGENSMITH District Manager Local Dealer POWERS IEWELRY STORE -'El Page Eighty-five Il? To The Class of '44 You graduate in a fateful year in world history. Many of the boys will go into the service of their country. Many of the girls will take home front jobs to further the war effort. Whatever you do, wherever you go, remember the democratic educational back- ground you have received, the foundation you have been given for your future responsibilities of citizen- ship in a great free country. It is to your generation that the task will be given to maintain the Four Freedoms for which the brave young men of the Allied Nations are now so valiantly fighting. This is a great and grave responsibility. Never forget it. MCKELVEYS 1883-1944 e9VIost Students We at Kohier's congratulate the C131-efey class of '44. We take this oppor- tunity to thank the students for their patronage, for We found, that most students prefer KOH- LER cleansed clothes. Kohler? Dependable Dry Cleansers 6 Furriers -ff Page Eighty-six FISCHER'S FINER FLOWERS 3606-12 Market St. Phone 2-1148 Youngstown, Ohio Compliments Hammar-Stoll Co. QUALITY FOOTWEAR 2637 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio Sincere Best Wishes Known ,R d to the Graduating Oufrlh W ld Class of 'Iune 1944 4 e or The Goodness ,..' of M Mr. Wheelefs Compliments of SANDWICHES . V d Schween-Wagner MILKCZHAKES Studlo 3122 Market Compliments. Compliments of Youngstown Window Shade CO- ALFRED HAMMAR 1925 Market St. Tontine The Washable Window Shade Youngstown, Ohio Phone 81513 6 SONS 720 Market at Falls -'tif Page.Eighty-seven 13'- What Post-War Plan Are You Making for Yourself? Set a goal for yourself and head toward it, come what may! There'11 be more opportunities than were ever dreamed of . . . for the young man or young Woman who is ready for them! Good luck, Seniors! STROUSS-I-IIRSHBERG'S Known for Dependability for Over 69 Years t , Conqratu1ations and Best Wishes to the 1944 Graduates THE SPRATT STUDIO 2619 Market Street Phone 24811 7 1 -iii Page Eighty-eight 191- CHESSHIRF STUDIO MCKELVEY S O OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS For 1944 J AT 9 44 19+ 1944-The Year of Victory PENNER'S 28 Years of Good FURNITURE 2 STORES 2718 Market Street Struthers, Ohio Congratulations, Class of '44 Green's Flowers 2548 Market St. Phone 81124 FLOWERS THAT PLEASE Roses and Corsaqes a Specialty Your Neighborhood Men's and Boys' Store MATTHEW'S 2703 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio Nationally Known Brands At Popular Prices The Hall Painting Co. Established 1903 - Incorporated 1911 Decorators and Painting Contractors 838 Market Street Youngstown, Ohio Compliments of BILL DUNN Hardware, Paints. Glass House Furnishings Phone 8-1813 Community Hardware 2224 Market St. Page Ninety Ev- I-IU1VIE'S Two Dependable Stores Serving Greater Youngstown I 252 W. Federal St. Schaefer Music Shoppe Musical Instruments A Accessories O Market at Philadelphia sheet Music Und SUPPHGS Ave. . I 'il' 411 Keith-Albee Bldg. Guaranteed Where Youngstown Shops Instrument Repairing with Confidence Phone 3-4605 Res. 7-7687 I Compliments of Charles Simons. Inc. 1 BE PAIN LD Boom s MARKET ST T SO BPS Paints and Wallpaper Phone 23121 2220 Merkel st. 3103 South Ave. Phone 8-2012 ... 1 V 'WYYWY' O B Y ' S Porembski Cut-Rate f Diamonds. Watches. Iewolry Pharmacy ' Sporting Goods and Hardware . 1 Use Your Cl'8dll South Ave. Phone 4-3923 1 242-244 E. Federal Street Phone 4-0792 - ll 461 Page Ninety-one 19+ PUGH BROS. IEWELERS 15 W. Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio PHARMACY 100 E. Midlothian Blvd. Phone 2-7744 M W Telephone 3-2161 For ICE CREAM Sanitary? 'ms Youngstown Sanitary Milk Co. DAIRY PRODUCTS -1 FRANK HUBERT High Grade Upholstery Work at Modest Prices New Suites Built to Order Recovering a Specialty Phone 29213 3008 South Ave. Youngstown, Ohio Youngstown's Leading Exclusive Home Dressed Meat Center TOTH'S DeLuXe MARKET Corner East Federal and Walnut QSIP age Ninety-two 19+ NEW DINNER BELL 1 1 Compliments of 2712 Market St 1 Private Dining Room Available for Parties Banquets CLARENCE HECK Owner Phone 8-0057 L. F. i Seating 250 Persons Compliments Glaros Printing Compliments of Company ,,i,,,,,s ,, JONES DRUGS The Wilson High Lights We Specialize in Printing Q School Papers 'T-T Q Announcements Q Name Cards Q Club Tickets Q Club Programs Phone 35524 236 W. Rayen Ave. Youngstown 3, Ohio BETTER DRUGS BETTER PRICES Cffice Phone Res. Phone a-2014 2-8881 Compliments EASTERN OHIO APPLIANCE CO. Of Domestic Appliances Pittsburgh Paints 6 Glass A G E. O. TUREK 2112 Market Street COFFEE CO. Youngstown, Ohio +51 Page Ninety-three 19'- Let Us Say lt For You MURBERGER CF1owersj LAMBERT Personalized Service Foster Theatre Bldg. Telephone 2-8149 Youngstown, Ohio GLASGOW TAILORS Graduation Suits for Boys and Girls at Moderate Prices 312 W. Federal St. MEN'S SHOES All Styles Good Shoes for Less Money I. W. SMITH 6 SONS 9 Market St. Tod Hotel Bldg. Carl Burkland Sons Flowers for All Occasions 3514 Market St. Phone 21154 SPORTING GOODS COMPANY 31 No. Champion St. We Specialize in School and Team Equipment Nu Elms Ballroom The Mansion 529 Elm St. Logan Road -L. A. CAVALIER, IR., Mgr. -'Sf Page Ninety-four lif- LUSTIG'S For Nearly Half a Century YounqstoWn's Department Store of Shoes Shoes Priced from 53.98 to 513.95 125 West Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio 4 1 ssl: 1 is 1 We Keep You Warm With Good Coal Wester Fuel Sr Supply Co. 76 E. Indianola Ave. Phone 21167 ' 5 D. W. ROBERTS WASACZ's HARDWARE Hardware. 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