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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1945 volume:

w 1PIE1I1 a 4i§ ©ma® WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO VOLUME 7 Mrs. Emily Muldoon On a morning, several years ago, Emily Muldoon came into my office and laid a bank deposit book on my desk saying, There goes every cent I have in the world. The bank had closed its doors. She brushed away a tear and in a matter of seconds was smiling again. We talked as very close friends sometimes do, of some of the deeper meanings of life; and she made this statement, Nothing in life that comes from the outside can hurt you; things might bring disappoint- ment, discomfort, and even pain, but if they come from outside, they can never really hurt. It is only the things that come from within that are deadly. Things that come from within one ' s own heart — - envy, jealousy, hate, greed, and malice. These hurt and kill. Upon this philosophy, Emily Muldoon built her life. She lived it and by her example influenced others to believe in it. We know now that she was in her classroom when she was in pain; we know now that she carried on for her Wilson boys and girls when she knew that death was closing in upon her. Still with her cheery greeting, smiling countenance, and kindly word, she will live long in the memories of Wilson men and women. GEORGE W. GLASGOW It is with these memories of Mrs. Muldoon that we the class of 1945 respectfully dedicate this Orion. i Page Two } HDNDR ROLL I i zizii - _ — -— — -  I B — — — 2 E — • ' • ' r:r In memory of Wilson servicemen and women, the June class ot 1943 presentee! the school with the Honor Roll. All the various names of servicemen and women who graduate from Woodrow Wilson are posted. Along with these are the names of six faculty members who are serving in the armed forces. After much preparation and time, Mr. Wachter, Mr. McClurg and Mr. Apuli built the cabinet; the boys in wood shop assisted them. Miss Hastings has charge of lettering the names on the cards. Mr. Strickler has given his time to the task of keeping the roll up to date, placing red stars by the names of those who have been wounded in action, green stars for those missing, blue stars for prisoners of war, and gold stars for those who have made the supreme sacrifice. WANDA POREMBSKI Honor Roll -i Page Three f We have had a successful year, despite perplexing problems and anxieties with new and strange demands made upon us by a world at war. We have kept our school work up to a high degree of excellence, and have found time to do many things of service to our country, community and school. We have contributed over 365,000 man hours of labor to the war effort. We have bought approximately 25,000 worth of bonds. We have engaged in every constructive drive in the city. We have also clothed our choir in new robes and dressed up the auditorium stage with new curtains and stage set- tings. We have honored our service boys and girls with fitting memorials, although the rolls are not yet complete. To all this the classes of 1945 have contributed heavily, for which Wilson is deeply grateful as she bids them good-bye and Godspeed. GEORGE W. GLASGOW, Principal • S( Page Four ] • The teachers and students of Woodrow Wilson High School have a right to be proud of the excellent record your alumni and former pupils have made in helping to win the War. They have been fighting and dying in all parts of the world to preserve those ideals for which America stands. Now that victory in the War is ours, what about the victory in the peace that is to follow? We should take a solemn pledge to do our part in helping to win the peace just as these boys in the armed forces have done their part in helping to win the War. You may say, I am only one among the many millions of people in the world. What can I do? Each one of us can help to bring about a feeling of good will and mutual understanding. We can respect the rights and beliefs of others. We can practice the Golden Rule. We can become good citizens of the World by being good citizens of our school and our community. Permanent peace will come in the earth when all peoples everywhere practice good will. Let us cultivate that noble virtue in Woodrow Wilson High. PAUL C. BUNN, Superintendent of Schools ■ Page Five )► ADVERTISING Shirley England James McCartney LITERARY Dorothy Finnie Lois DiBiase Audrey Patterson Julia MarineUi ADVISER Mr. WilUamson CO-EDITORS Wanda Porembski James Williams COORDINATOR Donna Thomas SPORTS Margaret Cooksey CLUBS Donna Kaster SALES Mary Ann Sevesko Mercedes McDonough FEATURES Loretta Hogan Patricia Mariner Irene Toporcer Edward Strauss Since the inception of the 1945 Orion the staff has been working industriously under the capable leadership of Mr. Williamson. Room 319 has been humming with activity since then and we hope with great success. Wanda and Jimmie have been coaxing, begging, and screaming for articles until at last the Orion is completed. This year the staff has been confronted with great handicaps because of war time conditions. Since the publication of the previous annual one of the original members of the faculty staff, Mrs. Muldoon and three of our classmates have passed away. Though we have worked under many hardships we hope this Orion is equal to previous editions. The literary work of the year book has been advised by Miss Wike, Miss Judge, Miss Pierson, and Mr. Williams. Annual Staff ■4 Page Six !is!ira®ia Margaret Herzick President Charles Bush Vice President Florence Hubert Secretary Dolores Barry Treasurer January Class Officers Miss Greenwood Mr. Yeager January Class Sponsors i Page Eight } ALLEN, JEANNE L. Rip ANAGNOSTOU, HARRIET Ano Our poet, artist and Annual Sweet and lovely, this is true; boss; Who could be more Hkable than Without you, Jean — what a you? loss! BABINCHAK, DOROTHY M. Dot We cannot help but wonder why, You are so sweet and yet so shy. BAILEY, MARILYN Lynn Personality and charming ways; Make her tops with Senior As. BARRY, DOLORES M. Dee BEAN, LELAH MAE Mae Laughable, loveable, fun-loving To be a nurse is your lifetime Dee ; work; Loved by everyone she ' ll always Your duties we know you ' ll be. never shirk. BENNY, AGNES M. Aggie Pretty, vivacious, full of fun; Likes to cut a rug when not on the run. BONDAR, EMERY Em A quiet lad with curly hair; His lasting friendship is truly rare. BROWN, LUCY E. Aggie Ice skating stunts you acquire with ease; Spinning and gliding along with the breeze. CASTRUCCI, ALFA A. Alf Often lingering in the gym after class; Was this quiet athletic lass. BUSH, CHARLES Chuck In baseball and basketball, you really shine; And in school activities you ' re equally fine. DAVIS, MARY EDITH Edy When she ' s a nurse we all agree; To be as sick as sick can be. DOLECKI, WANDA Do Blond hair, eyes of blue; To her rrfends she ' s always true. EVANS, BARBARA Babs Laughing ways, a nurse to be: Loved by all as you can see. FURLONG, FLORENCE E. Flo vho girl IS nice to Here ' s ; know; She ' s pretty, lively and they call her Flo. GLOZER, ELEANOR M. El Around about Wilson you ' re known quite well; Your friends will always say you ' re swell. HERZICK, MARGARET L. Mutts DUTKO, FLORENCE P. Big Flo ' Tis said that laughing makes you fat; But Flo is slim for all of that. FORD, PATRICIA ANN Pat When she is gone Wilson will know; They ' ve lost a girl they were proud to show. GAVOZZI, THEODORE Gabo With football games we connect your name; Hoping to list it in the Hall of Fame. HALLAHAN, EDWARD J. Eddie His days are filled with hours of joy; Handsome is this black-haired boy. HLAD, PAULINE LOUISE Polly She ' s the president of our class, There ' s no one to whom you and loved by every lad and can compare; lass; This lovely maiden so sweet Her work for us she has done and fair. well, and honestly Mutts we think you ' re swell. HOWELLS, EDWARD W. Ed HUBERT, FLORENCE C. Flo Friendly, popular, he is real Her clothes are in fashion, small; her blond hair in style; If talk were measured he ' d be She greets you each day with quite tall. a heart-warming smile, JONES. PHYLLIS GRACE Phil KANOS, GEORGE JOHN Mr. Sherman Of all her traits there ' s one Curly brown hair and eyes so that ' s best; cl.ar; She does all her work with vim His deep bass voice we like to and zest. hear. KASMER, MILDRED C. Millie KESIC, THOMAS M. Tommy She ' s small and quiet with Happy-go-lucky, wavy blond ready grin; hair; A faithful friend she ' s always His helping hand is ever there been. KRANYAC, JOSEPH P. Kid KRISPINSKY, ANTHONY J. Tony This dark hair lad is not very Tall lad with dark hair. tall. Is liked by everyone great or small. His clothes are sharp, his fancies rare. KRPICAK, FRANK C. . Cue Ball He outshines all when at a dance, And is known as cue-ball at romance. LILLEY, ELEANOR M. Daisy A pretty lass with wavy hair. Quiet blue eyes and complexion fair. MARTIN, DOROTHY J. Dolly Tall, quiet, studious lass. MAYHEW, BETTY J. Betts Teasing is her pleasant trait; Is liked by everyone in her A very close friend to every classmate. McCANUEL, LOIS J. Louie Dark eyes and dark hair; A type of beauty truly rare. MILLER, HARRYETT JANE Janie A studious lass with the highest grade; Our valedictorian is this fair maid. MIQUEL, LAVERN T. Buddie A carefree boy, a smile for all; He ' s standing in line for Uncle Sam ' s call. MIRANTE, THOMAS S. Cicie A courteous fellow to all hi; mates; This is why Mirante rates. NEIMAN, BLODWYN JEAN Bled Dark hair with sparkling eyes; A friend to all the gals and guys. NORDQUIST, JOANNE Snorky The most mischievous girl in all our class; Everyone knows this blond haired lass. NOVOSEL, MARK E. Mark Mark ' s now wearing Navy hue; To all his friends he was true blue. ORVILLE, GEORGE WILLIAM Orr A blond haired lad and very tall; George is pleasant to one and PALUGA, IRENE LOUISE I PARRO, BRUNO Frankic Laughing, happy, always gay; Everyone is Bruno ' s pal; These sunny traits are Irene ' s We wonder which one is his way. gal? PECORARO, VIRGINIA Ginny Dancing feet and carefree ways; Make happy living for Ginny these days. PELLEGRINI, ESOTTO G. Zut A trumpet player, light of hand; Some day to win fame through- out the land. PRSIR, EMMA Em Talkative, and lots of fun; Makes a hit with everyone. RAUSCHENBERG, JUNE Junie A tiny lass with smiling face; She greets each friend with sunny grace. SANO, SALLY T. Sal SETNYK, ANNA Annie A piano player ' tis true is she; Quiet, efficient and nice to Some day a pro at this she ' ll know; he. A ray of light where e ' er you go. SHRAMO, MARY JANE Mickey Here ' s a lady; full of grace; Blond hair and pretty face. SIBSON, DONALD J. Sibby He ' s well known from far and near; Congress President in his Senior year. SICH, WILLIAM Bill Loyal to his friends, full of fun, It ' s plain to see he gets things done. SIGAL, HOWARD M. Leonidas Popular student, never cuts capers; He edits the Hi-Lights papers. SIMON, RICHARD LOUIS Dick SMITH, FRANCES P. Pat Here ' s the best looking guy in Always smiling, pretty red hair; the class; friend in need — and Pat is A carefree guy to every lass. there. SOPPELSA, GLORIA E. Glo SUSOR, RAYMOND Ray Quiet and retiring is our friend A brilliant fellow is this male; Glo; In his work he ' ll never fail. Neat and shining from head to toe. VETRICIN, FRANK H. Vetri VOLAR, HELEN M. Dimples A somewhat shy smile is always An attractive gal with dimples there; too; He spreads his good deeds A real lady through and everywhere. through. VRANCICH, MATTHEW D. WELLENDORF, JEAN Matt Jeanie Blue eyes and curly crops; Smiling, demure; she ' ll always With Senior A ' s he ' s rated tops. be; She ' ll be a success, you ' ll see! Also Graduating BALKOVAC, JOHN BARNHART, ALVIN PEPLOW, ISABELLE TRUHAN, PAUL ZETTS, STEPHEN GAHAGAN, LEE Stephen Zetts and Lee Gahagan were called into service for our country before graduation but were also graduated with this Class. ■{ Page Fourteen )• Paul Truhan John Bolkovac The class of January ' 45 expresses their deepest sympathy to the families of Cpl. Jake Bolkovac and Pvt. Paul Truhan. Both boys graduated by absentia, their mothers receiving their diplomas. Jake ' s death, at the age of nineteen, was caused by an airplane crash in Florida in September. Paul, eighteen at the time, was killed in Ger- many just two months after he would have graduated. They will long be remembered in the hearts of all students and teachers. In Memory { Page Fifteen James M ' Siffin Chesi-er Sfodhik Walter Hosa Ralph Fischer yfilled in Action Bob WiericH ■{ Page Sixteen } Fellow students, and faculty too Here are some rhymes prepared for you; For when you ' re old and want to reminisce, You ' ll take out your annual and beam on this. There ' s smiling Helen Volar, with dimples always there, Beside her sits Shramo — blue eyes and golden hair! I ' ll always remember Miller — Janie, known to you She always had her homework, and done correctly too. And Irish Florence Furlong who was never on time to school Let her friends make up excuses while she slept late, as a rule. Think of snow and icy ponds and think of Lucy Brown. For as a skater she ' s a whiz, someday she ' ll win renown! Don ' t forge t Mutts Herzich, president of our class For she ' s the best and in her work there ' s none can her surpass. I couldn ' t forget Bud Miquel, with slicked hair and creased pants For he was a Romeo with the girls, for him they ' d do a dance. Ever-present George Kanos — known better as The Voice Always had a part in plays for he was Barber ' s choice. Think of Marilyn and Chuck when you think of Senior plays For Bailey and Bush got along quite well, remember those days? There ' s Eddie and Esotto, musicians in the band Also, drummer Phyllis Jones, the three best in the land. Remember Florence Hubert, the best dressed in the class, Tops in taste of pretty clothes, was this blond-haired lass. Look at those football shoulders — it ' s Gavozzi at each game; For someday on the gridiron, Ted ' s name will mean fame. Remember Gloria Soppelsa, so retiring and so shy; But as a friend so steadfast, on her you could rely. Dickie Simon was devil, a rascal plain to see The handsomest of Senior A ' s, a navy man to be. Dolores Barry with her long hair, was always neat and clean And wherever you saw her, her side-kick Pat was seen. Out on the polished floor, Frank and Ginny ' s feet are seen; For dancing is their specialty, and they make quite the team. Now Mary ' s got a broken nose, she fell off of a horse; In class, those muffled giggles, belonged to Davis, of course. Remember Howard Sigal, the editor of our class; Also, Don Sibson, a president of Congress alas! There are many more to write about but some are over there These deserve the highest praise, their good times are so rare. Enough of this sing and song for now, but please remember me As the girl who went to school too long Because she ' s too carefree. — JEAN ALLEN I ' ll Always Remember ■ Page Seventeen |J ANNUAL BANQUET COMMENCEMENT Jean Allen Agnes Benny Anthony Krispinsky Thomas Mirante Irene Paluga Virginia Pecoraro Mary Jane Shramo Harriet Anagncstou Patricia Ford Tom Kesic Anthony Krispinsky Frank Krpicak George Orville Donald Sibson Eleanor Glozer Betty Mayhew Irene Paluga Emma Prsir Mary Jane Shramo Mathew Vrancich BACCALAUREATE Lucy Brown Phyllis Jones Blodwyn Neiman Irene Paluga June Rauschenbcrg Gloria Soppelsa SOCIAL Agnes Benny Charles Bush Virginia Pecoraro Esotto Pellegrini Donald Sibson Pat Smith PLAY Mary Davis Florence Furlong Ted Gavozzi Isabelle Peplow Ray Susor TEA Alfa Castrucci Dorothy Martin Virginia Pecoraro June Rauschenberg Helen Volar CLASS DAY Dorothy Babinchak Marilyn Bailey Patricia Ford Ted Gavozzi Edward Howells George Kanos Joseph Kranyac Frank Krpicak Lois McCanuel Joanne Nordquist Bruno Parro Mary Jane Shramo Frank Vetrecin Bud Miquel TICKET Florence Dutko Florence Furlong Edward Hallahan Richard Simon ANNOUNCEMENT Edward Howells Mildred Kasmer Ann Setnyk GIFT Delores Barry Alfa Castrucci Pauline Hlad PHOTOGRAPH Eleanor Lilley Lois McCanuel Jean Wellendorf Senior Committees Page Eighteen } FORENSIC LEAGUE FOOTBALL CINEMA Mary Davis George Kanos Sally Sano Howard Sigal BASKETBALL Charles Bush ORCHESTRA Jane Miller Gloria Soppelsa GLEE CLUB Harriet Anagnostou Dorothy Babinchak Marilyn Bailey Delores Barry Lelah Bean Charles Bush Florence Dutko Margaret Herzich Florence Hubert Thomas Mirante Blodwyn Neiman Mark Novosel Virginia Pecoraro Mary Jane Shramo SENIOR PLAY Marilyn Bailey Delores Barry Charles Bush Mary Davis George Kanos Anthony Krispinsky Joanne Nordquist Richard Simon HI-Y Bud Miquel Ted Gavozzi Bruno Parro Ray Susor OFFICE GIRLS Irene Paluga LATIN Margaret Herzich Jane Miller GIRL RESERVES Harriet Anagnostou Agnes Benny Dorothy Babinchak Marilyn Bailey Delores Barry Lelah Bean Lucy Brown Alfa Castrucci Mary Davis Florence Dutko Barbara Evans Patricia Ford Florence Furlong Eleanor Glozer Margaret Herzich Pauline Hlad Florence Hubert Mildred Kasmer Eleanor Lilley Lois McCanuel Jane Miller Joanne Nordquist Irene Paluga Virginia Picoraro Emma Prsir June Rauschenberg Sally Sano Mary Jane Shramo Ann Sctnyk Patricia Smith Gloria Soppelsa Helen Volar Ted Gavozzi Frank Krpicak Donald Sibson Mathew Vrancich STUDENT CONGRESS Donald Sibson RIFLE TEAM William Sich HONOR SOCIETY Marilyn Bailey Agnes Benny Florence Dutko Margaret Herzich Florence Hubert Jane Miller Sally Sano Howard Sigal BAND Charles Bush Edward Howells Phyllis Jones Eleanor Lilley Dorothy Martin Esotto Pellegrini Gloria Soppelsa HI LIGHTS Marilyn Bailey Delores Barry Patricia Ford Margaret Herzich Pauline Hlad Florence Hubert Jane Miller Senior Activities • s( Page Nineteen ) On December 8, 1944, a large audience enjoyed immensely the presentation of a delightful 3-act comedy, My Heart ' s in High. The play, the life of a teen-age girl who believes she is destined by fate to bring beauty into the lives of other people by means of her career, involves her family and friends in a series of riotous inci- dents and deceptions that shatter Dorie ' s career bug. Hearty congratulations for the outstanding performances by the entire cast which is as follows: Dorie _ Marilyn Bailey Elva.- - — - Mary Edythe Davis Leonidas Howard Sigal Perky Florence Hubert Aunt Amily Lucy Brown Bart Charles Bush Kitsie ...Dolores Barry Dot Patricia Ford Dash Anthony Krispinsky Freddie Dick Simon Mr. Sherman .•.. George Kanos Senior Play • e( Page Twenty )3 - Theodore Childs __ President Michael Bilas Vice President Betty Stewart __ Secretary Mitchell Bolevich ..Treasurer June Class Officers Miss Roane Mr. Barber Sponsors i Page Twenty-one ) ACRI, MARGARET L. Peggy Lou ADAMS, MARIAN J. Marian A friendly lass with a charming A brown eyed beauty with a personaUty, charming disposition, Is very attractive and dislikes She ' s bound to succeed in any formality. position. AEPPLI, CHARLES W. Apples ALEXANDER, WANDA J. Wanda Jane Blue eyes and fair hair, always Sweet and charming, always so neat, kind. In our row of friendship he With a guy named Charlie on rates first seat. her mind. BABIK, MICHAEL J. Mike BACAK, HELEN V. Helen This blond haired lad has a A friendly smile to everyone dimple in his chin she gives You ' ll surely find mischief We know her life she will hap- within, pily live. BAK, MARY ANN Mary This little lady makes an ap- pearance small But to those who know her she ' s a good friend to all. BAKER, NORMAN H. Gay A good sport, a kind friend, A boy on whom you can always depend. BAKER, LOLA P. Bake Carefree and jolly is her way, We hope this way she ' ll always stay. BALALIS, MICHAEL T. Mike A pleasing personality, a good friend, indeed. Can always be depended upon as a friend in need. BALAS, LEONARD C. Lennie A sharp kid, with a winning smile Outshining on the athletic field all the while. BALCHICK, ROBERT Robin Brown-haired boy, well known at school. Friendliness is his main rule. BALLAS, MARGARET M. BARTHOLOMY, MARY A. Marge Mary Al Shy and quiet, never utters a peep, But they say still water runs deep. In the future, a nurse to be We hope in this she will sue ceed. BARTLO, GLORIA J. BEALE, EDWIN J. GIo Eddie Twinkling eyes and an en- He ' s not too very short, he ' s not trancing smile, too very tall Dresses neatly and keeps in But we agree, he ' s a good style. friend to all. BECKER, FAITH E. Faith BECKER, ROBERT E. Henri A pleasing personality she does Easy to look at, likable ways, possess. He is handsome anyday. We all like her we must confess. BENEDICT, MARY Mac A sharp lil ' lass, with long brown hair To this gal few can compare. BEVILACQUA, MATILDA LAURA TiUic Dark hair and sparkling eyes, Her aims for success are as high as the sky. BIGGS, MILLARD R. BILAS, MICHAEL Bigsie Mike Some folks invest in stocks and An industrious fellow with a bonds, sparkling smile, But Millard prefers brunettes As Student Congress President and blondes. he made our days worthwhile. BILLOCK, LOUISE F. BOBBY, MARY I. Louise Mary This vivacious blond lass A helping hand she will share With us she rates first c ass. To anyone no matter where. BOLAN, PETER S. Pedro BOLEVICH, MITCHELL Bolo An air of mischief shows ability A fine fellow, a gentleman is he rare; His niceness and neatness are His charm and wit we wish we plain to see. could share. BOOHER, JAMES H. Hank Sharp dresser, full of fun, He is a friend to everyone. BOOTH, OLGA Olga Never discouraged, helpful and neat, Is the kind you ' d like to meet. BOSAK, MARY IDA Mary BOWES, ERNEST E., JR., Ernie A girl whom everyone wants to Happy, carefree guy is he meet. He brings to all some joy and Has a personality that can ' t be glee, beat. BRACKENRIDGE, JOHN B. BUDAY, MATHEW J. Wolf Our man about town. Never a dull moment when he ' s around. Brains A studious lad who is fine in his work. And never a bit of it does he shirk. CAMPBELL, JOHN A. Scotty CARNEY, MARY I. Mitzie Always joking — having fun This jovial girl has many a A good kid, known by everyone friend. On her, we know we can always depend. CAVANAUGH, PATRICIA J. Cav An ambitious lass, a secretary to be, Will she be a success? Most probably! CHILDS, THEODORE L. Fide This handsome lad is the pick of the crop. Will, without doubt, easily reach the top. CLARK, SHIRLEY J. Oarkie CODESPOTI, MARY L. Mary This merry lass bears no one a A person who is so very nice, grudge, To be her friend is worth any Her good humor nothing can price, budge. COOKSEY, MARGARET E. CREED, THOMAS Cookie Tom Pleasing personality, always on Popular, well-built, an athlete the run, is he When she ' s around there ' s On this point the girls will all always fun. agree. DALEY, LUCILLE V. Lucie DENNISON, ROSE M. Blondie On her head she has many a Her sparkling eyes and dark curl, hair. Surrounded by friends is this Cause everyone to stop and nice girl. stare. DELLMIN, SARA MAE Sallie Friendly, dependable, lots of fun. She never leaves a job half done. DEPP. JOHN W. Jackson Many friends he does possess. His fine character needs no DiBIASE, LOIS JEAN Stink Dark dancing eyes, entrancing smile, has this lass, A well-liked girl in our senior class. DUNN, ELEANOR M. Irish It ' s the little things in life that count! DZURNAK, HELEN Helen Friendly to all and likeable too. She ' s a faithful friend, through and through. ELDRIDGE, MARY L. LuLu A talkative manner, is very gay, A very nice gal in every way. ENGLAND, SHIRLEY M. Smoothie Always helping, dependable and kind, A girl like this is hard to find. EVANS, DONNA J. Don Juan Quiet and pretty, a friend in- deed, As a beautician may she suc- ceed. FAIT, JUSTINA C. Jay On her face a smile she wears, To this girl there are no cares. FAUSTINO, VERA L. Peeps Nice girl to know With dark flashing eyes. FEDORCHAK, GENEVIEVE Jennie Ready, willing and an eager worker You always can depend on her. FERANCHAK, MICHAEL Mickie Short in stature, full of fun, A friend like him no one will shun. FERGUS, DELORES J. Dolly Tall, quiet, with dark-brown hair, A boy in the service is her only care. FIBUS, DOROTHY R. Dot Happy-go-lucky is she, Never a worry does she foresee. FIEGER, RAE E. Ray A quiet girl, one of the smartest May she succeed as an artist. FILICKY, MATILDA Tillie Friendly, true, and always kind, She ' s a friend in everyone ' s mind. FINNIE, DOROTHY G. Dot A tiny lass, a friend to all, Come on gang, let ' s get on the ball. FORD, HARRY, JR. Butch Mirth and music are his plights, To tease the girls is his delight. FRASER, ELIZABETH A. Lizzy FURLONG, BEATRICE M. Bea Tall and slim, quiet in her way, Sparkling blue eyes a friend in- Always a friendly word to say. deed, Always around in time of need. GIBSON, ROBERT, JR. Gibby GLINATSIS, ANTONIUS M. Tony Popular athlete, friendly to all Black wavy hair, shining eyes, A well-known figure around the A friend that we all can hall, recognize. GRAYSON, ANN M. Anne Always helping and on the go. She is someone you ' d like to know. GUSTAFSON, JEAN ANN Gus Pretty and popular is she And always full of mirth and glee. HALTER, LOIS Lois HAMILL, ROBERT L. Ham Gymnastic honors she achieves, A bright lad with a high I. Q. With a good future we all can Always his share he ' s willing to foresee. do. HAMILTON, WILSON S. Ham HASSEY, DOROTHY R. Dot Tall and handsome — always a Dark flashing eyes, long black smile, hair, The height of fashion in his The center of attraction every- style. where. HERMAN, ANNA M. Ann HERCHIK, MARIANNE Mari A sweet girl in all her ways, Nice girl to know We will remember her through- With a wonderful personality, out the days. HETZLER, MARJORIE E. Hetz HIGHAM, ROBERT C. Highamic Friendly and generous in all Quiet in his ways is this lad. her ways, Never a moment is he sad. May she have happiness through all her days. HIRT, ANDREW J. Andy HIZNAY, RUTH M. Hizzie A familiar figure around this Studious and a worker at heart, school. From this school she ' ll hate to Helping others is his rule. depart. HOGAN, LORETTA T. Hoogie Sharp girl — dark tresses, Admired by all for the way she dresses. HOLESKO, DOROTHY M. Dot Sweet, appealing, long brown hair. She is seen most everywhere. HOLLERAN, WILLIAM E. HORVATH, FRANK J. Whimpie Cy Friendly to all since he was a Quiet lad — likeable too, tot. As a friend he ' s true blue. With Ester as his only thought. HOUSTON, ALDEN E. Horton HUDA, MARY AGNES Daisy Loyal to his friends, full of fun. Flashing a diamond, to us tells Plain to see he gets things done. In her mind are wedding bells HUDAK, MILDRED E. Millie HUSTON, COLLEEN Billie Always laughing and giggling Beautiful hair — a smile on her too, face, We know her life will never be To surpass her looks would be blue. a race. ILLENCIK, THOMAS J. JAPKO, STEPHANIE Tom Stephic Tom has many winning ways. Spends many happy carefree days. Sincere manner, a good friend indeed. Honesty has always been her creed. JOHNSON, GLENN A. KASTER , DONNA M. Swede D. K. Tall, blond, winning ways. This boy is handsome any day. Sparkling blue eyes, a dimpled smile, Time spent with her is really worthwhile. KERR, ROSE MARY KICOS, JOSEPH R. Rosic Joe H A helping hand to all she gives. Small in stature — brilliant of We know her life she will hap- mind, pily live. He always does his work on time. KIRIN, VERONICA A. Vem KLUTCH, NORMA J. Norm Smiling face, dark black hair, A friend indeed, to all she ' s As she trips through life with- sweet, out a care. A nicer girl you ' ll never meet. KREPS, IRENE G. Irene KMETZ, ETHEL M. Ethel A pretty girl, with a flashing Pleasing personality — air of smile, having fun. Diamond twinkling all the This is one girl who gets things while. done. KURTY, MARY Corky LARSON, EDWARD J. Ed Sunny disposition, studious, not One sharp fellow — quite witty too tall, in his speech, A friend she is to one and all. A high goal in life he ' s sure to reach. LEWIS, BETH Billie LUBRICK, DELORIS R. Dee Dramatic ability — has a lot of As a future nurse none can fun, compare Billie ' s one girl who gets things To this girl with the pretty done. brown hair. McCartney, james e. Jim Friendly, studious, ambitious too, There are many things that Mac can do. McKINNEY, PATRICIA Pat Sunny smiles fill her days, A sweet girl with fine ways. McDONOUGH, MERCEDES J. Mac Popular, friendly — pretty brown tresses. Very neat in the way she dresses. McQUISTON, MARTHA Martha A nice girl, not much to say, Going along in her own sweet way. MAGOULAKIS, JACK E. Mag One of the players on the foot- ball team. MARINELLI, JULIA V. Jewel Beautiful dark hair and eyes — a winning smile. Someday he will win the world ' s She ' ll go through life making esteem. friends, all the while. MARIK, EMERY J. Em Good worker, fine lad. Very seldom does he get mad. MARINER, MARGARET P. Pat Typical Bunny, pretty and witty Some day this girl will be the toast of the city. MARKS, THOMAS T., JR. Ted MAUCH, DANIEL L. Dannie A handsome lad with hair so Always seen buzzin ' around in black; his little tan car. Friends and personality he ' ll In later life we know he ' ll go never lack. far. MELKO, ANNE E. Ann Quiet nature, sweet disposition, In this world she will hold a fine position. METZINGER, THERESA Theresa F. Straight forward, honest and true, Wish that we knew more girls like you. MIKA, MARY ANN Mike This future nurse to passes us all; A failure of h recall. ers we cannot MILLER, ISABEL M. Isabel Sparkling blue eyes and raven hair. This sweet lass has a combina- tion rare. MIRANTE, MARY MAY Mary MITCHELL, ERNEST Ernie A success in all she attempts to A very handsome dark-haired do, lad. Her smiles and sweet disposition When he ' s around the girls arc will carry her through. glad. MOOK, E ORIS JEAN Doris Friendly, tall, pretty and al- ways calm. She ' s sure to win you with her charm. MULICHAK, GEORGE Geo Popular, well-built, a little shy. With his looks, we can ' t under- stand why. MYERS, RUTH E. Ruth Mr, Barber is her pet peeve. We ' ll all hate to see her leave. NORDIN, ARTHUR V. King Arthur A very quiet, bashful lad is he. Afraid of the girls as you can see. OLENIK, CECILIA M. Cil OYER, LEROY WILLIAM Bill A dark haired girl, manners Personality so fine, character shy, so rare. To her we hate to say good- He ' s one of those boys th. ' t , bye. beyond compare. PALKOVIC, JOHN J. PALMER, ROBERT C. Johnnie Bob A very likeable boy, witty in A quiet lad and new in our his speech, class, His goal in life he ' s sure to He ' ll always smile when you reach. pass. PATTERSON, AUDREY J. Pat PAUL, ROBERT J. Bob As Girl Reserve president, a His gift of studying is a treas- competent leader, ure, Has a disposition that couldn ' t And he ' s repaid in full meas- be sweeter. ure. PESKIN, BETTE E. Bctte PETRUSKY, BARBARA Babs With wavy hair and sparkling Personality plus, tall and slim, eyes, Is always ready to chuckle and Is very honest and very wise. grin. PFLUGH, DORIS MAE Doris PINCUS, BERTROM J. Pinky This girl has very dark hair. Among his friends he ' s a star, A lovely smile, a timid air. As a salesman he ' ll get far. POREMBSKI, WANDA Blondie PYER, NAOMI J. Naomi Tall, sylph like, looks so very This lass has very pretty hair, smart, A lovely smile, a timid air. If you ' re looking for beauty, she has it — a la carte. RECKLIES, RUDOLPH Rudy Rudy is a handsome lad, When he leaves we ' ll be sad. REPASKY, BERNARD Bern Handsome, quiet, and so very tall. You can bet that he ' s a friend to all. RICHKO, DOROTHY A. Dorothy RIGELSKY, FRANCIS C. Frannie Dorothy is active to no end, Going along from day to day She ' ll never be without a friend. Doing her work in her own , f, capable way. RISHER, MYRA DOROTHY Dot Long blonde hair with beauty to spare, To her Ted is the only care. ROMEO, BARBARA C. Cathy Always sweet in her ways is she, A pleasant future we can fore- see. ROSHESKY, OLGA J. Olga Short and active, neat as a pin. Her main motto is friends to win. RYAN, RETA Wings A glint of wings on her lapel, mk An early marriage we foretell. P RYCHLICKI, SOPHIE A. Soph Sweet and ambitious, appealing and shy, Successful in anything she may try. SARISKY, THOMAS M. Tom Quiet lad but full of fun, A sure thing to send bitterness on the run. SAVASTENAK, OLGA T. Olga One sweet girl, a friend indeed, Always willing to help in the time of need. SCHEETZ, JEAN M. Jcanic A capable student, friendly ways. May she have happiness through all her days. SHOVLIN, GEORGE L. Shov Happy-go-lucky, carefree lad. Around him never a moment is sad. SIMS, ADA MAE Ada A sense of humor that ' s very rare. But she has lots that she can spare. SISKO, VIOLA M. Vi SMITH, EDWARD L. Smitty A pretty girl with a love for One hard exponent of the clar- fun, inet, Her hair is always neatly done. As a big-time musician he surely was meant. SOVA, STEPHEN E. Steve This is Steve — an artist of note, As one swell boy he wins our vote. STEWART, ELIZABETH H. Betty A serious manner and red hair does possess, We all like her, we must con- fess. STOMBAUGH, LUNN STRAUSS, EDWARD R. LEWIS Skinny Lynn A regular lad and a friendly A regular fellow, now wearing sort, Navy blue. Always jolly, and a right good May his life be happy all the sport. way through. SVESKO, MARY ANN May Dark hair and eyes — wit and beauty. She finds joy in every duty. SWAN, MARY ALICE Al This quiet miss is rather sedate. For any engagement she is never late. TAMBURRINO, IRENE ' I TELKA, IRENE A good student, musically in- A pretty face — shining brown clined, tresses. Around her many friends yon Sharp and neat in the way she are sure to find. dresses. THOMAS, DONNA MAE Gramma THOMPSON, ALFRED Al An intelligent girl with a pleas- Rather short in stature, with ing personality, curly red hair, Loving life is full of rascality. This lad can be seen every- where. TKACIK, VERONICA F. Vern Scholastic honors she often achieves, And in good sportsmanship she believes. TORRESE, MADELINE A. Maggie With a friendly disposition and dark hair, Here is a girl sure to go some- where. TOPORCER, IRENE Topper Chuck full of fun and a win- ning smile, Always dresses in excellent style TOTH, DELORES J. Dee Attractive, and friendly to all. For this little girl any boy could fall. TURNBULL, VERNON Vernie VAGAS, THOMAS J. Tom Mischievous air, impish grin, Tom is popular in his crowd, A friend to this lad, we all have When he graduates, he ' ll cheer been. quite loud. VUKOVICH, GEORGE Yuk WAGNER, ALICE M. Wag His height gives him an ad- Blonde hair — with a smile so vantage as an athlete, shy, His manner, we agree is really Alice is sure to catch your eye. ail-reet. WATSON, ROSALIE Toe WELLS, RUTH M. Stinky Pretty curly hair, smile so Ruth is a dark-haired little girl. charming. Who ' s always in a social whirl. Don ' t you agree she ' s utterly disarming? WIETELMANN, FLORENCE A. Flossie WILHELM, KENNETH R., JR., Bruddy Friendly, active and usually A quiet lad, never comes late, busy, With him, any girl would like We ' ll always remember her as a date. Lizzy. WILLIAMS, JAMES O. Jimmie WITHEROW, JOHN R. Jack A sharp fellow, who dresses in We ' ll always remember Jack style, Witherow, Always greets the girls with a A better friend you couldn ' t friendly smile. know. YASLIK, ALEXANDER Alex ZAICEFF, NELLIE Chicken Tall with beautiful blonde wavy Cute, and friendly, yet, oh so hair, shy. So quiet that you don ' t know To her we ' ll hate to say good- he ' s there. bye. ZUPAN, MARY E. Zupie Mary is an all around athlete, Never in a game is she beat. BERNSTEIN, ROY A. Roy Happy-go-lucky, without a care. His humor he is always willing to share. FRANKO, EDNA Ed Quiet in her ways is she And a friend to all she ' ll be. Also Graduating ATKINSON, DONALD BARGER, KENNETH BERKOWITZ, HAROLD BUKOVINSKY, JOSEPH ELICSON, FRANCIS FILL, GEORGE KILLIAN, BERNARD McGRANAHAN, ROBERT M. MILLOVICH, CHARLES PIFER, LAMONT A., JR. RUSSEL, ALLEN SENTIFOUND, JOSEPH WHITE, JEAN M. ANNOUNCEMENT Veronica Kirin Mary Carney Mary Kurty Dorothy Holesko Rae Fieger Marcha McQuiston Roy Bernstein Thomas Sarisky Matilda Bevilacqua ANNUAL Shirley England Dorothy Finnic Audrey Patterson Loretta Hogan Mathew Buday Mercedes McDonough Genevieve Fedorchak Mary Ann Svesko Lois DiBiase Irene Toporcer Joseph Kicos Robert Higham Edward Strauss Donna Kaster Patricia Mariner Donna Thomas Wanda Porembski Ted Marks James McCartney Steve Sova James Williams Margaret Cooksey Matilda Felicky Julia Marinelli BACCALAUREATE Eleanor Dunn Rose Mary Kerr Sophie Rychlicki Theresa Metzinger Dorothy Richko Vern TurnbuU Rosalie Watson DECORATING Mary Zupan John Depp Jack Magoulakis Mercedes McDonough Olga Booth Lynn Stombaugh Kenneth Wilhelm Mary Codespoti Leonard Balas Millard Biggs Robert Balchick George Mulichak Arthur Norton Bob Palmer George Vukovich Wilson Hamilton Ruth Hiznay BANQUET Beth Lewis Alden Houston Edna Franko Mary Bobby Faith Becker Olga Savastenok Ada Mae Sims Alfred Thompson Anne Melko Irene Telka CLASS DAY Colleen Houston Mary Agnes Huda Reta Ryan James Booher Michael Feranchak Marianne Herchik Ernest Bowes Anthony Glinatsis Pat McKinncy Lois Halter Charles Aeppli Bill Holleran Viola Sisko Beatrice Furlong COMMENCEMENT Elizabeth Fraser Jean Gustafson Mary Lou Eldridge Irene Tamburrino Margaret Ballas Madeline Torrese Olga Roshesky Thomas Creed Ann Grayson Mary Mirante Barbara Petrusky Thomas Vagas George Shovlin Bernard Repasky FINANCE Dclores Toth Jack Campbell Dorothy Hassey Isabel Miller Thomas Illenchik Mitchel Bolevich GIFT Donna Evans Peggy Lou Acri Rose Dennison Earlene Hetzler Jean Schectz Barbara Romeo Gloria Bartlo Naomi Pyer Bert Pincus Helen Dzurnak SOCIAL Norma Klutch Bruce Brackenridge Glenn Johnson Harry Ford Wanda Alexander Florence Wcitelmann Edward Larson Daniel Mauch Robert Hamill Robert Becker Marian Adams Dorothy Risher Robert Paul Bill Oyer Mary Bosak June Cavanaugh Veronica Tkacik Frank Horvat Mary Bak MOTHERS ' TEA Delores Fergus Mary Alice Swan Henry Ma rik Helen Bacak Mildred Hudak Jack Witherow Lucille Daley Irene Kreps Doris Pflugh Louise Billock Anna Herman Stephanie Japko Delores Lubrick Frances Rigelsky PLAY Shirley England Sally Dellmin Lola Baker Mary Ann Mika Shirley Clark Jean White Michael Babik Andrew Hirt Norman Baker Robert Gibson Mary Alice Bartholomy Mary Benedict Ruth Wells Eddie Bealc Rudy Recklies Alex Yaslik Cecilia Olenick Betce Peskin PHOTOGRAPH Edward Smith Ruth Myers Justine Faith Peter Bolan Doris Mook John Palkovic Nellie Zaiceff Senior Committees • 5( Page Thirlyseven )?► GIRL RESERVES Wanda Alexander Justina Faith Barbara Romeo Madeline Torrese Faith Becker Jean White Marianne Herchik Olga Roshusky Gloria Bartlo Donna Kaster Martha McQuiston Doris Mock Naomi Pyer Donna Thomas Doris Pflugh Louise Billock Margaret Cooksey Julia Marinelli Rosalie Watson Beth Lewis Dorothy Finnie Colleen Houston Audrey Patterson Mary Kurty Mary Lou Eldridge Mercedes McDonough Genevieve Fedorchak Jean Scheetz Mary Ann Svesko Shirley Clark Florence Wietelmann Dorothy Hassay Marian Adams Mary Benedict Patricia McKinney Patricia Mariner Isabel Miller Dorothy Risher Ruth Wells Barbara Petrusky Matilda Bevilacqua Anna Herman Cecilia Olenick Veronica Tkacik Donna Evans Delores Toth Mary Agnes Huda Sally Dellmin Loretta Hogan Erlene Hetzler Dorothy Holesko Helen Bacak Mary Bobby Mary Ann Mika Lois DiBiase Elizabeth Stewart Irene Toporcer Mary Alice Bartholomy Rae Fieger Irene Kreps Theresa Metzinger Mary Mirante Olga Savastenok Wanda Porembski Lois Halter June Cavanaugh Deloris Lubrick Nellie Zaiceff Irene Telka Shirley England Norma Klutch Jean Gustafson Reta Ryan Ruth Myers Irene Tamburrino SENIOR PLAY Beth Lewis Shirley England Dorothy Finnie Bruce Brackenridge Earlene Hetzler Mary Ann Mika Florence Wietelmann Irene Toporcer Ted Childs Mary Codespoti Patricia Mariner Wanda Porembski Millard Biggs James McCartney June Cavanaugh RIFLE CLUB Mercedes McDonough Charles Aeppli Bill Holleran John Palkovic HI-Y Bruce Brackenridge Mathew Buday Glenn Johnson Harry Ford Michael Ferenchak Edward Larson Ernest Bowes Jack Witherow Robert Hamill Robert Becker Peter Bolan Ted Childs Charles Aeppli Mitchel Bolevich James McCartney Robert Paul James Williams BOWLING Michael Silas Peter Bolan John Palkovic HI-LIGHTS Beth Lewis Audrey Patterson Loretta Hogan Wanda Alexander Mercedes McDonough Lois DiBiase Robert Hamill Ted Childs Gloria Bartlo Donna Kaster Patricia Mariner Dorothy Risher Wanda Porembski James Williams Margaret Cooksey LIBRARY ASSISTANTS Beth Lewis Donna Evans Dorothy Finnie Julia Marinelli LATIN Olga Roshesky Joseph Kicos Olga Booth Mary Codespoti Doris Mook Donna Thomas Louise Billock Wilson Hamilton Matilda Felicky Julia Marinelli CLICK CLUB Beth Lewis Donna Evans Dorothy Finnie Mary Agnes Huda Mary Ann Mika Robert Hamill Peter Bolan Ted Childs Patricia Mariner Ruth Wells Wanda Porembski James Williams Senior Activities ■( Page Thirty-eight } GLEE CLUB Mary Codespoti Lucille Daley Ann Grayson Irene Kreps Patricia McKinney Theresa Metzinger Doris Mook Isabel Miller Mary Mirante Naomi Pyer Dorothy Richko Dorothy Risher Wanda Porembski Olga Savastenok Lois Halter Bob Palmer June Cavanaugh Margaret Cooksey Anna Herman Cecilia Olenick Julia Marinelli Viola Sisko Veronica Tkacik Nellie Zaiceff Audrey Patterson Sally Dellmin Lola Baker Loretta Hogan Mercedes McDonough Mildred Hudak Justina Faith Mary Bobby Mary Ann Svesko Florence Wietelmann Andrew Hirt Olga Booth SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY Dorothy Finnic Audrey Patterson Bruce Brackenridge Mathew Buday Genevieve Fedorchak Mary Ann Mika Lois DiBiase Elizabeth Stewart Joseph Kicos Robert Hamill Norman Baker Peter Bolan Ted Childs Patricia Mariner Doris Mook Wanda Porembski Lois Halter Millard Biggs James Williams Mary Bosak June Cavanaugh Julia Marinelli Veronica Tkacik ORCHESTRA Edward Smith Michael Bilas Olga Booth Mary Codespoti Donna Kaster Millard Biggs James McCartney Robert Paul James Williams Julia Marinelli BAND Edward Smith Glenn Johnson Harry Ford Michael Bilas Irene Toporcer Mary Benedict Donna Kaster Millard Biggs James McCartney Robert Paul James Williams FORENSIC LEAGUE Shirley England Bruce Brackenridge Florence Wietelmann Michael Bilas James McCartney James Williams Wilson Hamilton June Cavanaugh FOOTBALL Norman Baker Ted Childs Robert Gibson Edward Strauss Leonard Balas George Mulichak BASKETBALL Norman Baker Ted Childs Robert Gibson Edward Strauss Leonard Balas BOOSTER Dorothy Finnie Mary Ann Mika Mary Alice Barcholomy Charles Aeppli STUDENT CONGRESS Shirley England Loretta Hogan Wanda Alexander Mary Ann Mika Michael Bilas Michael Feranchak Irene Toporcer Mary Benedict Veronica Tkacik ANNUAL STAFF Shirley England Dorothy Finnie Audrey Patterson Loretta Hogan Mercedes McDonough Mary Ann Svesko Lois DiBiase Irene Toporcer Joseph Kicos Edward Strauss Donna Kaster Patricia Mariner Donna Thomas Wanda Porembski James McCartney James Williams Margaret Cooksey Julia Marinelli QUILL ac SCROLL Audrey Patterson Loretta Hogan Lois DiBiase Robert Hamill Wanda Porembski James Williams Beatrice Furlong Donna Kaster RECORDING CLUB Dorothy Finnie Mary Agnes Huda Mercedes McDonough Lois DiBiase Michael Bilas Gloria Bartlo Wanda Porembski CINEMA John Depp Ted Childs Mitchel Bolevich Steve Sov a Senior Activities Page Thirty-nine SMILE- A WHILE ■! Page Forty } Director Mr. Morris Slavin On April fifth and sixth the June Senior Class capably pre- sented A Mind of Her Own. It was a very successful production and was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The story of A Mind of Her Own took place at the Silver Lake summer home of the Bartlett family and revolved about the life of Bunny Bartlett, a very sweet and lovable girl, but one who always chose unusual friends. The play contained a great deal of humor and action and was presented in a very entertaining manner by both the Thursday and Friday night casts. Highlights of the play were a spanking delivered by Steve with Bunny on the receiving end, Tommy ' s dumping flour on Mrs. Phelps ' s head, and Jessica ' s fainting at the very sight of Lizzie, the maid. Characters for the play were: Jim Bartlett _ James McCartney and Bruce Braclcenridge Delia Bartlett - Shirley England and Beth Lewis Bunny Pat Mariner and June Cavanaugh Tommie _ - Millard Biggs Nettie Dorothy Finnic Lizzie Florence Wietelmann Delphine Lindley Mary Ann Milca Steve Henderson - - Ted Childs Hugh Randall _ - - Bill Oyer Carol Russell _ Irene Toporcer Miss Flora Fenwiclc Mary Codespoti Mrs Phelps Erlene Hetzler Senior Play •«( Page Forty-one )■ September, 1940 brought to Woodrow Wilson High School a new group of eighth grade students, an incident which of course wasn ' t too strange as this happens every year. But this time it was different. Yes, September, 1940, was different — because it brought us, the June, 1945, graduating class. Just to look into the shining, radiant, (ahem) brilliant young faces of the class members, anyone could tell that there would never be a dull moment for us. But now we are Senior A ' s and our activities have come to an end. Yes, those who predicted a fun-loving and active class were right. We have sponsored many successful social affairs during our five years at Wilson, but the fun and fellow- ship we have enjoyed during our last half year could not be surpassed. The Senior play held April 5th and 6th started the ball rolling with Pat Mariner, June Cavanaugh, and Ted Childs playing the leading roles in A Mind of Her Own. It would really be a crime if some of the play cast do not at least try to make Broadway. If any of the Senior B ' s looked a little dusty Friday afternoon, June 1st, it was because we had them rolling in the aisles at our Class Day assembly Friday morning. Every moment brought a new surprise, as the hidden talent in many of our classmates was revealed for the first time, and oh — what talent!!!! Our last frolic together was the picnic at Slippery Rock Pavilion, Friday after- noon. All of us wore home a few more bruises than we came with, but of course the picnic wasn ' t rough, or anything like that. It was just that every now and then someone would get hit with a ball bat, or fall into the water. Gosh, no — it wasn ' t rough at all!!!! Baccalaureate services were held in the school auditorium Sunday, June 3rd. The A Cappella Choir was at its best, singing various difficult and beautiful selec- tions. Mr. Glasgow introduced the speaker, Rev. Norman M. Parr, who delivered a very inspiring and thought-provoking message. June 5, 1945 — Graduation Day — Perhaps the most important time in the lives of most of us, found all with weak but rapid pulses, and with a fightened but proud expression on our faces. The school orchestra played Pomp and Circumstance as we filed in to sit together as a class for the last time. As the last class member received his diploma, we sat in silence, with the realization that now we must part and go on our various ways. But we shall never forget the wonderful times we have had in Woodrow Wilson High School. AUDREY PATTERSON Class Log ■{ Page Forty-two }y After the present veil of darkness, destruction and death has lifted, we will once more see the Wilson of our early Alumni. It will be a Wilson of smiling faces and happy hearts. This school will utilize the most modern ideas of education. Students will learn of the costly struggle in which we are now engaged. They will remember vaguely such names as Nazism, Hitler, Tojo, and the march of death ; but in their hearts will remain the memories of G. I. Joe, Ernie Pyle, Mac- Arthur, and Roosevelt. From the halls of this Wilson we seem to hear the voices of Balkovac, Hagman, Luckansky, and many others who stood as a challenge to hatred and greed. In this school, war will be forgotten and the future will hold nothing but happiness. The little things that now seem so far away will then be the only problems confronting Wilsonites. By this we mean — that Latin grade, detention slips, and Mr. Wachter ' s query, Where were you yesterday? A feeling of security, harmony, and amiability will prevail always. From this Wilson will rise the leaders of America, the standard-bearers of democracy, and the true defenders of humanity. JIM WILLIAMS, Editor Looking Ahead • ( Page Forty-three | Five years have passed all too soon and graduation is very near, but the picture of our first day at Wilson still remains. All gathered in the auditorium, our wan- dering eyes, twice their normal size, looked in astonishment about us, at what then seemed a mammoth auditorium, long winding halls and endless stairs — scenes which were to become as familiar to us as our own homes. True, we were frightened then and we are frightened now. What is the difference? As eighth graders we were entering upon a new phase of our lives; these days were the foundation for our high school years to come. Now that we have completed those high school years at dear old Wilson High we are going on to new adventures; we are going to meet the world. It sounds rather grown-up for seventeen and eighteen year old seniors to think about meeting the world but nevertheless, it is true. After the band plays the final march, June fifth, what will happen to the class of June 1945? A large majority of the boys will be entering different branches of the armed service. Many will be planning for college and others will be seeking em- ployment. Some members of our class may soon hear wedding bells ring. Regardless of what we do individually there will still be that suspense, that wondering what will happen next, that we experienced on our first day at Wilson. Perhaps that feeling will be greater, perhaps much less; however, the bond of friendship that exists in the June 1945 graduating class will abolish all doubts that thoughts of the future may bring, just as that selfsame bond cleared away all fears when we were on the threshold of our high school careers. LOIS DiBIASE In Retrospect •4. Page Forty-four )3 MEMORY TIME Jadd Alma loafer Ru k Lovers B ' l £d ... , Toppa ' - OoM im 3 L.H-leJ ' m ' ' 3.6ky e, , Big Ted Jan JanaS Brock Jail Birds Bia Red rlor fil Lil ' Audrej Soils ' Flaond Ca Dai- Harry Smiles Soaf iS ' Cote Tous 3 ' ' 3 • ' ■«( PagB Forty-five ) ■ { Page Forty-six } iaiLiipa(e _0 P9 Q) O w . O — (6 O 00 ai o- U ' o . O - ■ .| ■g H i? si ' s S w -I s. i Football Wilson, 6; Chaney, 32 In a battle of T-formations Wilson was defeated in the first City Series game to be played. The score at the end of the half was tied, 6-6. On several passes from Gibson to Mossynski, Wilson set up their only touchdown, DeAscentis finally taking the pig-skin over the line. Gibson tried the extra point but it failed to go through the uprights. In the second half of the game Chaney proved to be too tough for the Cinderella Kids, making 16 points. Wilson, 0; Canton McKinley, 59 (mythical state champions) In a very lopsided game, the Wilsonites were overcome by the strong Canton McKinley team, one of the best in the state. DeAscentis was outstanding in run- ning, and the combination Gibson to Mossynski ruled throughout the game. The Wilson team put up a valiant fight and displayed some expert teamwork but the McKinley team was too strong. Many of our players were injured in this game. Wilson, 0; Rayen, 18 Wilson lost its second game of the city series to Rayen by the score of 18-0. The score was 6-0 at the end of the half but the Rayen boys added 12 more points in the second half. Gibby tried constantly to connect on passes to Mossynski and Balas but they were unable to get into the open. Wilson, 19; Struthers, 16 Using the T-formation, Wilson won their first game of the season, by defeat- ing the down-river rivals. The touchdowns were credited to Gibson, DeAscentis, and Baker. Gibson, running beautifully, scored the first of Wilson ' s touchdowns taking in 42 yards. After hard drives by Natyshak, and the passing of Gibson, DeAscentis and Baker scored on drives through the line. Whitsett scored both of the touchdowns for Struthers. East, 32; Wilson, 6 In the last two periods of this game. East overwhelmed a stubborn Wilson eleven. Bruno Parro scored the lone touchdown for the Cinderella Kids. Al Bodine was the spark in the scoring for East. This East High team won the City Series championship. Football •4( Page Forty-nine Wilson, 33; Rochester, 31 Great teamwork was shown when the Wilsonites nosed out Rochester by the score of 33-31. With Natyshak at full-back, and Gibson at half-back, the Cin- derella Kids rolled up 18 first downs to win the game. The first touchdown for Wilson was made on a pass from Gibson to Baker. Then Natyshak made the second on short running plays. Gibby made two of the touchdowns on runs netting 50 yards. Gibson put three placements through the uprights to assure the Wilson Victory. Wilson, 13; Ursuline, 13 In a thrill-packed game from start to finish, Wilson fought a stubborn Ursuline team to a 13-13 tie. Gibson was again the spark of the fighting Red and White, making two touchdowns and also scoring one placement. The score at the half was 7-6 in favor of Ursuline. Sequella was the main cog in Ursuline ' s offense. Wilson, 6; South, 26 • In the traditional battle South emerged the champions of the south side for the first time in three years. Wilson put up a stubborn fight having put the pigskin inside the South 10-yard line several times only to lose it on downs. Gibson made the only touchdown for the Red and White on a run off tackle. This was the last game of the football season. Football Summary The inexperienced Woodrow Wilson team of 1944 ended the season with a record of 2 games won, 5 games lost, and 1 tied. The team was handicapped, having only 5 lettermen coming back this year. But this team, although small in stature, made hard opposition for all of the teams it played. Bob Gibson and John Natyshak took berths in the All-City and the All-County elevens. Bob Gibson, Ted Childs, Norman Baker, Ed Strouss, and Len Balas have played their last game of high school football. We know that they have been taught cooperation and fair play under the able leadership of Coach Howard Hartman, and Assistant Coach Mike Mitchell. We also know that these boys will go far in anything they choose to do. Twenty of the boys received football letters at a sports banquet held at the school. Football ■4 Page Fifty 1st Row, left to right: N. Baker. I. Franko, R. Irving, B. Gibson. 2nd How: H. Hartman, Coach. L. Balas. E. Strauss, I. Mossynski. N. Balkovac. R. Filip. R. Aeppli, Mgr. Wilson, 38; Scienceville, 34 — The first city series basketball game marked a victory for the Red and White. Although Scienceville played inspired ball, the Presi- dents were in the lead all of the way. Gibson was the main spark in the game. Wilson, 45; East, 37 — Leading at the close of all the periods, the Presidents beat East in their second game of the city series by the score of 45-37. Adams and Diffley put up a splendid try for East, but were overcome by a determined Wilson five, led in scoring by Mossynski. Wilson, 31; Ursuline, 32 — In the last few minutes of the game, a foul shot spelled defeat for the Presidents after a close game with Ursuline. Strauss and Franko led the Presidents in scoring. Wilson, 30; Chancy, 43 — Wilson suffered its second defeat at the hands of Chaney. Chaney led all of the way. Again Mossynski and Gibson put up a stubborn battle, but were overcome. Wilson, 41; South, 48 — In the game against the south side rivals, the Presidents were defeated in a close battle. Gibson and Baker led the Presidents with 15 and 11 points respectively. This game was the end of the City Series competition for us. Howland, 38; Wilson, 36 — In the first game of the season, Wilson was defeated in a tough overtime game with Howland. In the first three periods Wilson was in the lead, but tied 34-34 at the end of the fourth, forcing an overtime period. Strauss and Gibson netted most of Wilson ' s points, having 15 and 9 respectively. Wilson, 13; Sharon, 43 — At the hands of a powerful aggregat ion from Pennsyl- vania, the Wilsonites lost their second game of the season by the score of 43-13. Wilson, 32; Canton Timken, 49 — The Presidents, although putting up steady resistance throughout the game, were overpowered by the Canton team. Gibson was high point man with 17 points. Wilson, 31; Struthers, 39 — In the first game of their two-game series, Wilson was downed by their down-river rivals in a fast, even scoring game. Gibson, Strauss, and Mossynski scored frequently. Wilson, 30; Boardman, 28 — Starting the New Year right, the Presidents de- feated a stubborn Boardman team 30-28. Wilson was led by Gibby. Basketball M Page Fifty-one H 1st Row, left to right: F. Kreps, D. Sliman, S. DeAngelo, E. Costello, G. Hlebovy. 2nd Row: S. Colcucci, Mgr„ M. Czyzowsky, N. Balkovac, T. Strauss, R. Gross. Wilson, 40; Canton Lehman, 47 — Traveling to Canton, the Presidents showed great spirit only to meet defeat. Bob Gibson made the most points (20) for Wilson, with Ed Strauss backing him up with 10 points. Wilson, 33; Warren, 50 — The Warren cagers proved too strong for the Presi- dents in this game. Three of the Harding five were constantly hitting the hoop. Bob Gibson was high-point man for the Wilsonites. Wilson, 33; Memorial, 42 — After Old Man Winter permitted this game to be played, Wilson was defeated in a close ball game by the sharp shooting of O ' Dea and Roper. Gibby again led the attack for Wilson. Wilson, 60; Canton Timken, 83 — In a surprisingly well-played game, on the part of the Presidents, Wilson lost a tough game to Canton Timken by the score of 83-60. Gibson and Mossynski shared scoring honors, having 25 and 20 points respectively. Wilson, 37; Canton McKinley, 47 — Gibson and Mossynski again led the attack on Canton McKinley, the number one team of the district, only to meet defeat. Rawers, the all-state center, led Canton ' s attack. Wilson, 54; Newton Falls, 28 — Again the Presidents hit the win column, de- feating Newton Falls by a lopsided score of 54 to 28. The scoring honors were divided among all members of the team. Wilson, 41 ; Struthers, 29 — Exceptional teamwork on the part of the Presidents defeated Struthers in the last regular game of the season. McPhee led the down-river quintet against Wilson but to no success. The scoring for Wilson was divided equally. Basketball - Page Fifty-two } Adviser .._ Leonard Appelman The Wilson Junior High basketball team played two City Series games before the end of the first semester; losing to Hillman and winning from East. At the end of the semester the following players were lost to the squad because they became sophomores: Frank Kreps, Russell Flask, Ernest Costello, Mike Czyzowski, Eugene Rosen, Ar- thur Cooksey, James Driscoll and Dick Zoldak. The second semester team was built around Ray Davies who played regular center the first semester. Stan Mika and George Stanislaw were regular forwards with Joe Podolsky, Eugene Lingen- felter, and Hubert Fitzgerald providing the replacements. Bob Baker, Jack Mullens, John Millovich, and Ted Olsen handled the guard assignments. Games and scores tor for the Wilson Juniors -10 Wilson Juniors 24 Wilson Juniors 16 Wilson Juniors 19 Wilson Juniors 50 Wilson Juniors 35 Wilson Juniors 18 Wilson Juniors 17 Wilson Juniors 25 Hillman 28 East 20 Memorial 17 Princeton 26 Scienceville 18 Fitch ?6 Hayes U Memorial 21 Fitch _ —26 Players who won their letters in basketball were: Frank Kreps, Ray Davies, Ernest Costello, Mike Czyzowski, Russell Flask, Jack Mullens, Bob Baker, Stan Mika, George Stanislaw, Ted Olsen, John Millovich, and Ed Finney, Manager. Junior High Basketball { Page Fifly-lhree ) ■ Adviser Leonard Appelman Last fall a Junior High football team was organized for the first time at Wood- row Wilson. About twenty-five boys turned out for the team and most of them stayed with the squad for the entire season. The Wilson Juniors played several practice games and six regular games, winning four and losing two. The following boys won their letters in football: Ends: Andy Stanislaw, James Gavozzi. Tackles: Mike Czyzowski, Howard Ball. Guards: Bud Guy, Ed Mannion, James Driscoll. Center: Dick Gross. Backfield: Ray Davies, Russell Flask, Ernest Costello, Ray Hanlon, Dick Zoldak, Sammy Cicero. Steve Colucci was the manager. Wilson Juniors 2 Fitch Wilson Juniors 28 Poland Wilson Juniors 7 Struchers Wilson Juniors _.__ Fitch ___ 6 Wilson Juniors 21 Memorial Wilson Juniors Boardman __ __,_21 Other members of the squad were: Julius Ferrari, Don McDonough, Bill Furlong, Nick Bolan, Bob Baker, and Tommy Lubrick. Junior High Football ■{ Page Fifly-four }2 - ■( Page Fifty-live !■ Coach Blake Hopkins Because of another school entering the Mahoning Valley High School Rifle League this season our schedule is considerably longer than was last season ' s. Hence the outcome of the season is not known. However, to date our team has not been defeated in league matches, having won over Scienceville, Rayen, and Boardman. We have not as yet met South. Mid-year graduation saw Bill Sich, one of the top shooters, de- parting from Wilson and hence from the team. However, several boys and girls are progressing nicely and are filling the vacancy quite well. June will find us losing Palkovic and Charles Aeppli, two boys who are creditable to any high school rifle squad, as well as Mercedes McDonough, who, besides her shooting, has acted as secretary- treasurer. Draper, with a record of 186 out of a possible 200 in four posi- tion shooting, ties Turek ' s record of last season. Petrella is close be- hind with 184. These records should be upped before the season closes. Other four position team members in addition to these two were Palkovic and Charles Aeppli (Seniors), Richard Aeppli, Mc- Donough, McLean, Murphy, Olson, and Petrusky. Other members are in line for team place in the near future and next year should see them filling important spots on the first team. Rifle Team ■ Page fifty-six Coach Mr. Strickler This year the Mahoning Valley High School Bowling League championship was captured by Ursuline High School. This is the fourth team to take the laurels in the four years of the league. The boys pay their own bowling fees and roll every Saturday morning at McKenzie ' s Alleys. There have been a lot of boys of the city working on Saturdays so that this year we have only six teams in the league. Wilson landed in the third slot of the league. From this year ' s team, John Palkovic and Mike Bilas will gradu- ate in June. John Cerepak, Andy Dutko, and John Natyshak are to graduate in January, 1946. Matt Thon, Nick Bolkovac, and Joe Ranalli are sophomores. The boys roll for approximately 20 weeks and at the conclusion of the league a banquet is held at the Dinner Bell, at which time members of the first and second place teams receive medals and the Championship team receives the Youngstown Bowling Congress Trophy. Bowling •( Page Fiflyseven ])► sponsor „_ Mr. Zoss The most important duty of the cheerleaders is to arouse school spirit. They do so by leading cheers at assemblies, football and bas- ketball games. Cheerleaders, as well as the players, must train. Practices take place after school. The cheerleaders work hard and never moan over the tedious work. In the spring there is a call for tryouts, who work along with the regular cheerleaders, and train for service the following year. The cheerleaders dressed in their red and white uniforms make a very impressive scene, leading the cheers on the field. The most successful are awarded letters. 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Band J ! -0 ij u c 1—  n 3 £ wi « 4 rt a u lA c ■- U ' ■ -0 c J3 rt n i 3 W c js u 10 c n j: u _C Ui a i -0 « c -C n 4 3 s E Ul ffi -d u rt 13 1 w rt ' ! ,C 4 X £ • C £ c ( ) d c c C u (J ,n t ) rt 4J c -O u 5 — .2 H u in 1) c i 11 3 E c to D Ui nj 4) ■-4-1 £ U C ;- n DO u 0 _C X 0 u c rt u rt 4J _D ii -0 rt C rt 13 -0 u 13 c Vl -0 u nJ 3 rt Li 3 - E rt C Q G o -0 rt u J 3 4-t u • a rt -Q 2 -a JC Vi u ri u A JZ U. c S rt o 1-1 J E ■ n 1) u u a c -C u rt -a M-l C a C rt ' G c rt u u c o 1 3 E c « -d 1 ) 60 V) rt 1 1 rt ki jC t ) 3 k 4; N i oa Round- Towners Director _ _ Mr. Omeis The Wilson Orchestra has inade steady progress. This year ' s rehearsal music included overtures, light classics, and other well- known compositions. The January Comimencement was one of the orchestra ' s feature programs. Mid-year graduation saw the departure of Esotto Pellegrini, Ed Howells, and Charles Bush, our three ace trumpeters. June gradu- ates include Millard Biggs, Harry Ford, Jimmy Williams, James Mc- Cartney, Ed Smith, Donna Kaster, Olga Booth, and Mary Codespoti. Musicians of the Wilson orchestra who are members of the Youngstown Symphony are Esotto Pellegrini, Millard Biggs, and Robert Marsh. Concert Orchestra ■{ Page Sixty-lwo The fine showing made by the drum major and majorettes at the football games last fall, was one of the entertainment features on the gridiron. The drills represented a great deal of teamwork and added greatly to the looks of the band and the band formations. Our veteran drum major (quarterback), Jimmy Williams, gradu- ates this June together with two of the majorettes, Irene Toporcer and Mary Benedict. Drum Major and Majorettes • 8( Page Sixtylhree ) A WV gundy t time, a bettei munity, a c 3 v M-. t, c - ' Cl. 2 u w u 3 _e u jC rt ' S j3 (J -3 u , l- 4-1 ' - ' -a 1 § c - S u S3 4J .ti u u 3 ir! - w U 4J U u 3 -J=i rt w tJ ' S aH J3 CL U 4-1 A Ca] :hased. S C S -° ' ? 3 Mh V J2 D, 2 -S l; 5 n! Ji m S ♦J D  J3 I ' 1 2 3 ■S t2 rt U 4-1 3 T) C 1 s rt 6 t) c -ti C rt . • j: j Ji u C -Q .t! 3 rt -C 3 j J- u u i2 -?,  , tJ • bi S J2 S u p, rt - g •5 .£« ;ents for senior h i y s no 4) Mi fli u -0 roudly pn 1 became C u g si 2 ool p schoo ni c 4) h 4J -fi ., V- U 4J ™ 3 cn -fi li _ ' rv rt 60 g D U C c - 3 i ii -5 2 1 01 -T3 ;2 0 C JS c rt u rt A Cappella Choir Director Mrs. Leah Mcllroy With the strains of such numbers as To Thee We Sing, My God and I, and It Cannot Be a Strange Countree still ringing in their memories, the members of the A Cappella Choir ring down the curtain on another year ' s successful musical work. The members leave a choir in which it is a great privilege to participate. Numbers such as To Thee We Sing, My God and I, and The Lord ' s Prayer, together with popular numbers like White Christmas and Stardust, will long be remembered. The Boys ' Chorus and the Girls ' Glee Clubs have also done outstanding work. This was a difficult task because of the large number of students working. A keener interest in the better types of music is an outstanding factor in this year ' s classes. The beautiful stage curtains and the new choir robes have given the school a great feeling of pride in its A Cappella Choir. Many soloists also are advancing their knowledge of music through the encouragement and direction of their able choir director. Several of the alumni have advanced to great heights in the music field, because of their participation and interest in the Wilson choir. Worthy of mention this year have been the radio programs, Baccalaureate Services, Spring Festival, and the many varied assemblies. Musical Notes ■4i Page Sixlyfive Boys ' Choir Girls ' Choir ■s6f Page Sixty-six Advisers ___.Miss Pierson, Mr. Jones Fall Term President Don Sibson Vice President John Harrington Secretary Irene Toporcer Spring Term President Mike Bilas Vice President John Harrington Secretary Irene Toporcer Sergeant-at-Arms Theresa Rigelsky The Student Congress was begun in 1939 as the Board of Con- trol. In 1942 it was reorganized and given its present name. Membership consists of one member from each home room chosen according to rules set up by the constitution. Each May and December candidates for the presidency of this group conduct a week ' s campaign. The candidate receiving the highest number of student votes in the following election becomes the new president. Other officers are chosen by a majority vote of the Congress. Money received from our annual Sales Tax Drive this year is to be used towards a fence for our football field. This Fence Fund was started during the fall term when a very successful magazine sub- scription campaign was held. Another worthy project of the Congress has been the sale of bonds and stamps during the various War Loan Drives. Student Congress ■ S{ Page Sixty-eight } Adviser. Mable Brungard President Dorothy Finnie Vice President -John Harrington Se cretary-Treasurer Martha Wittenauer The Booster Club has for its purpose the boosting of spirit and morale for school activities. They have contributed to the success of many school functions. The most outstanding accomplishment of the year has been the planning and presenting of various school as- semblies. Feeling it necessary to have a mascot, the club was granted per- mission to choose a goat for this purpose. Tiny attended all the football games. Every graduating member leaves two names for membership in the club. One of these is chosen by a majority vote of the club. Booster Club ' E( Page SUIy-nine } President Joseph DeVincent Vice President Betty Lou Bishop Secretary Martha Wittenauer Treasurer Alan WiHiams Adviser Miss Jane Eckert On December 16, 1938, the first chapter of National Honor So- ciety was established at Woodrow Wilson High School. It was named in honor of our principal, George W. Glasgow. The purpose of the society is to bestow honor on those who have distinguished themselves through their gifts by being able to give loyal service and leadership to their school. These students must also possess high scholarship and good character. Of all the societies and activities functioning at Woodrow Wilson High School, the most difficult by far in which to gain admission is the National Senior Honor Society. Here entrance is not governed by external personalities, but through selective choice by the faculty. Those selected are students who through their high school years have shown a possession of the four ideals of the society: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. Senior Honor Society Page Seventy |S - President _ Nick Garratino Vice President Dorothy Wietelmann Secretary Janice Wachter Treasurer — Bob Marsh Adviser Miss Alice Cummings The Horace Mann Chapter of the National Junior Honor So- ciety was organized in December, 1936. The purpose of this organization is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leader- ship, and to develop character in the students. The flaming torch is the emblem of the purpose of this society. To bear forward the searching light of truth, to lead that others may follow in the light, to keep burning in our schools a high ambition for the enduring values of life, and to serve are all symbolized in the torch. Our members faithfully try to carry out these principles: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. Junior National Honor Society ■( Page Sevenlyone fe Adviser _. Mr. Martin Business Manager Mr. Zoss Editors Howard Sigal, Lois DiBiase Of the students, for the students, and by the students is the slogan of the Wilson Hi-Lights. Making its first appearance on Oc- tober 20, 1937, the Hi-Lights has realized many of its aims. A mimeographed sheet at first, the paper has developed progressively. Now it appears every month of the school year as a printed sheet. The Hi-Lights belongs to several organizations, namely: Tri- County Journalism Association, Journalism Association of Ohio Schools, National Scholastic Press Association, and the National Honorary Society of the Quill and Scroll. This year marks the third initiation of staff members into the Quill and Scroll. Wilson has maintained a charter in this organization since 1941. Doing its part in the war effort, the Hi-Lights now sends over 200 papers to Wilson service people. Many letters from all over the world have been received, thanking the staff for bringing a small part of Wilson High School to them. The annual social event sponsored by the Hi-Lights staff is the spring banquet held at the Mahoning Country Club. Hi-Lights -{ Page Seventy-two } The Hi-Lights has one member from each home room as a repre- sentative to take care of the orders for his class. It is his ciuty to find out how many are planning to get issues in his home room, to gather the money for the news sheets, and to distribute the papers so that all who pay receive copies. It is no easy task to promote and increase sales within the individual home rooms. The representative is chosen by each home room teacher. The student must be willing to undertake the task, b punctual, earnest, reliant, and pleasingly polite. If he should fail in these respects, he is replaced immediately. Hi-Lights ' Representatives ■ { Page Seventy-three ) • Guidance Director Miss Helen Robertson Dean of Girls Miss Ruth Long Dean of Boys Mr. Paul Wachter Assembly Adviser Mr. Arden Barber Study Hall Chairman Mr. Hudson Martin The office girls are doing a fine service for Woodrow Wilson by making our school run more smoothly. They spend an hour each day doing a hundred and one odd jobs to help. These girls call students for conferences, check attendance, take enrollments, check materials and do other office routine work. It is a real honor to be an office girl as she must maintain good grades and be courteous at all times. The girls appreciate the experience and we wish to express our appreciation for their fine work. Office Personnel { Page Seventy-four Advisers— -Miss Gladys Arnold, Mrs. Minnie Shallenberger Our school library could not function effectively without the voluntary assistance given so willingly by the girls each year. They give their free periods each week to work in the library and perform many and varied tasks necessary to the library routine. Once again the library has cooperated with the social science department and the two libraries have worked as a unit. A temporary collection of library books in the biology department is also in charge of a student assistant. Library ■ {( Page Seventy-five The girls who work in the English Office certainly do deserve a word of praise, and thanks as well. Each girl has volunteered to give up one study hall a week, so she may aid the English teachers in seeing that all the English classes get the materials which they might need for a day ' s classwork. Their job is to check all incoming and outgoing materials, stamp any new magazines or books that may come in, and many other rou- tine jobs which sometimes become monotonous and tiring, but they never complain. Each girl knows her job is helping her school and she does it willingly and well. Sponsor Miss Hazel Wike English Office Workers ■sfif Page Seventy-six Because this country is at war, the school lunch is more important than ever. Many women are working outside the home and do not have time to prepare a well balanced meal. Woodrow Wilson School Cafeteria is meeting the need by serv- ing twice the number of noon lunches this year over last year. This means more work for the women who so efficiently prepare and serve the food under the most sanitary conditions; the boys who assist at noon, and the girls who check the trays, and count the money each day to be sent to the bank. This cafeteria is a school project. Without the efforts of our students, the girls who check and the boys who assist in many ways, the cafeteria could not operate. No one can estimate the value of our hot lunch programs. Its influence will be felt in years to come by adequate nutrition in the period of physical and mental development. Boys Bob Chesney, Jim White Girls Rose Marie BoUman, Virginia Quatro, Thekla Turner, Florence Waiko School Cafeteria • Page Sevenly-seven )■ President Tony DeAscentis Vice President Stella Toman Secretary ...Florence Weitlemann Treasurer James McCartney Adviser Mr. Arden Barber The Woodrow Wilson Chapter of the National Forensic League completed a very successful year in speech work. Although the Wilson Chapter was recently organized in 1943, it has grown rapidly since then and now ranks as one of the best speech organizations in the city. In addition to debating, the members of the club participate in two regular radio programs: WKBN ' s Student Congress and the Junior Town Hall heard over WFMJ. Tune in! National Forensic League ■sSf Page Seventy-eight )?► President John Harrington Vice President Ted Childs Secretary Matthew Buday Treasurer Bob Becker Sponsor Mr. Ralph Heath The Hi-Y, consisting of eleventh and twelfth grade boys, has attained great heights during the year. Many social events have been engineered by the boys. The all-city dances, Girl Reserves ' guest nights, shows, and speakers, such as Sheriff Elser and Doctor Young, have provided the social background for the club. The Hi-Y basketball team, captained by Ted Childs, reached new fame this year. Having had a perfect record in the annual Hi-Y basketball tournament at the Y. M. C. A., the team won both the city and valley championships. The Mahoning Valley Championship Trophy has been presented to the school and can be seen in the tro- phy case. Wilson Hi-Y ■ 8( Page Seventy-nine President Alan Williams Vice President Gloria Granito Secretary Rose Marie Bollman Treasurer Tony DeAscentis Adviser Mrs. Enid Hart The Latin Club, organized in 1936, has grown with each suc- ceeding year. Much credit for the club ' s success must be given to our adviser for her very helpful advice in planning our monthly meet- ings. In these meetings it is our aim to learn more about the many and varied contributions that the Romans have made to our present day civilization, to better understand the problems of today by un- derstanding those of the past, to get a fuller conception of our debt to the ancient peoples, and last, but not least, to have a good time together. Latin Club Page Eighty Adviser Mr. Hopkins President Mercedes McDonough Vice President Evelyn Hreso Secretary-Treasurer... Minnie Deutschlander The Recording Club, a fairly young but active organization, has aroused a progressively increasing amount of enthusiasm and interest among both girls and boys. Its purpose is to furnish the teachers and students of Wilson the opportunity of making records for both personal and class use. Listening to these records, the Glee Clubs, Orchestra, Public Speaking, and English classes have been able to recognize and over- come some of their deficiencies. Recording Club ( Page Eighty-one President ,_ Ed Uhlar Vice President Ralph Killian Secretary John Babinchak Treasurer . Bill Draper Adviser Mr. Kendall Datson The Woodrow Wilson Cinema Club is the organization respon- sible for the operation of the noon movies. These movies are pre- sented four times daily so that all pupils may see them. The club also helps with the visual education of the school. The Cinema Club has the honor of being one of the oldest organizations of the school, for it has been in operation as long as the school ' s existence. Cinema Club members are selected each semester from a list of applicants submitted by boys interested in photography and its accompanying sciences. These members learn responsibility, and the operation of sound and silent projectors. This job is interesting as well as very educational, and its knowledge may be useful later in life. Cinema Club ■( Page Eighty-two )• President Secretary.. Treasurer Adviser Pat Mariner Mary Agnes Huda Dorothy Finnic Mr. Donald McClurg The Click Club, which meets every week, has made excellent progress during the past two years. The club has taken pictures of various school teams, clubs, and affairs. Several social meetings were held at the homes of the members where pictures were taken of the activity. Members have been taught the fundamentals of taking pictures as well as developing, printing, and enlarging them. This experience has been valuable to them not only as a hobby but as a means of employment. Click Club ( Page Eighly-lhree President Audrey Patterson Vice President Florence Wietelmann Secretary Norma Klutch Treasurer Mary Ann Mika Advisers, Miss Helen Judge, Miss Estelle Romanick Ke-Cu-Wa, the Indian word meaning friendship, is the name of the Girl Reserve group which consists of Senior A girls only. Since these girls are graduating, their activities as a group will cease, but they will never forget the enjoyment they had in planning their meetings, and the friendships they made through association with each other since they joined the group in tenth grade. To Find and to Give the Best is the purpose of all Girl Reserves who try to carry out this purpose through active participation in pro- grams, dances, and other social affairs. The past year ' s activities and programs included: stunt night, a style show, speakers, various demonstrations, a picnic, informal co-ed dances, a Christmas formal, and a Mother-Daughter covered dish dinner. Ke-Cu-Wa Girl Reserves extend grateful thanks to their worthy advisers who have guided them through their entire membership. Ke-Cu-Wa Girl Reserves Page Eighty-four )■ President Martha Wittenauer Secretary Donna Seagrave Vice President Betty Kavinsky Treasurer Mary Lou Tyson Advisers Mrs. Mary Morsback, Mrs. Edith Wilcox The Waditaka Girl Reserve group is composed of Junior A and Senior B girls. The purpose of the club is to unite its members in friendliness and service. Our programs are planned with this in mind. Included in the programs were games, slides, speakers, a style show, and demonstrations. We sponsored two dances, a Halloween dance in November and a Hobo dance in March, besides helping with the Christmas formal. Our service projects included participation at Christmas time in the all-city project of making stuffed animals for needy children, and the collection of clothing in response to the government ' s appeal. It is our hope that we may continue to give service until we have graduated. Waditaka Girl Reserves • ( Page Eiqhiy-five fc President. Janice Bopp Vice President Betty Lou Secretary Mary Loney Treasurer Dolores Naples Advisers Dorothy Sherlock, Florence Kugler The Tanda Girl Reserves was organized in September, 1944. Its membership at that time included 10-B and 10-A girls. Our slogan is To face life squarely . Our purpose is To find and give the best . We tried to fulfill this purpose in our many interesting programs which included: Mother ' s Tea, make-up demonstrations, style shows, and socials. Always ready and willing to help our loyal advisers. The code of our club is: As a Girl Reserve I will be Gracious in Manner, Impartial in Judgment, Ready for Service, Loyal to Friends. Tanda Girl Reserves - S( Page Eighty-six I f DWHSi ag!!® GREETINGS! Our heartiest congratulations to the Graduates of 1945! This event marks the beginning of a new life, when you leave the shelter of school to enter the larger world about you. It is truly a COMMENCEMENT. Your achievements in this new life depend largely on your background and training, both at home and at school. But they depend still more on your own will to succeed. He can who thinks he can may sound trite, but it still true. Reichart ' s congratulates you on your Graduation, and con- gratulates you again on the opportunity you now have to begin your Success in Life. GOOD LUCK! When you are ready for the next step, a home of your own, we invite you to visit Reichart ' s. Our staff of decor ators and home-making counsellors is at your disposal. Our larger selections, low prices and convenient payment terms will help you furnish a cottage or a mansion, attractively, economically and with the least strain on your budget. REICHART ' S Youngstown ' s Largest Home Furnishings Store 241 West Federal Street Youngstown 3, Ohio Page Eighty-eight )■ Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 1945 Graduates • • • • • THE SPRATT STUDIO 2619 Market St. Phone 2-4811 CONGRATULATIONS Class of ' 45 Our hats are off to another group of Young Americans ready to shoulder the duties and obligations that true Democracy imposes. You have received a well-rounded education. You have been prepared to take over the wel- come burden of American citizenship. Your youth and vigor are needed in this war-weary world. You will not shirk your responsibilities nor be afraid to stand by your convictions. Take your motto from Tennyson ' s dauntless Ulysses: To strive, to seek, to find . . . and not to yield. McKE LV E YS 1883-1945 ( Page Eighly-nine ) Let Us Say It For You ' MURBERGER (Flowers) LAMBERT Foster Theatre Bldg. Personalized Service Youngstown, Ohio Telephone 2-8149 Compliments of LANSINGVILLE DAIRY 1525 E. Indianola MEN ' S SHOES All Styles Good Shoes for Less Money J. W. SMITH SONS 9 Market St. Tod Hotel Bldg. Youngstown ' s Leading Exclusive Home Dressed Meat Center TOTH ' S DeLuxe MARKET Corner East Federal and Walnut Your Neighborhood Men ' s and Boys ' Store MATTHEW ' S 2703 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio Nationally Known Brands At Popular Prices Charles Simons. Inc. BEST PAINT SOLD BPS Paints and Wallpaper 2220 Market St. Phone 8-2012 { Page Ninety !■ L U S T I G ' S For Nearly Half a Century Youngstown ' s Department Store of Shoes Shoes Priced from $3.98 to $13.95 125 W. Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio Goodies ' Saiulwirli S1io|)])e 1 Delicious Sandwiches of All Kinds Soft Drinks and Fountain Specialties CURB SERVICE 7 to 1- —Week days and Sundays 7to2- —Saturdays 3400 Market Phone 8-0917 . We Keep You Warm With Good Coal and Neville Coke Wester Fuel Supply Co. 76 E. 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Midlothian Blvd. Complete Line of Dairy Products Borden ' s Ice Cream Soft Drinks Sundaes Fancy Meats Groceries Open Daily 9 A.M. to 1 1 P.M. 29 Years of Good Furniture PENNER ' S 2 Stores 2718 Market Street Struthers, Ohio -i Page Ninelylhree ) Best Wishes to the Woodrow Wilson Class of ' 45 May you know all the joys of success, including recognition for fine achievement. STROUSS-HIRSHBERG ' S Known for Dependability for Over 70 Years Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduates of ' 45 May all of you be as outstanding and successful in life as your class was in high school. Good Luck! From COOKSEY COAL CO. { Page , Ninety-four j FRANK HUBERT High Grade Upholstery Work at Modest Prices New Suites Built to Order Recovering a Specialty PKone 2-9213 3008 Soutn Ave. Youngstown, Ohio Make- Stanil)aii i;]i Tl lonipsoii s Your Headquarters for Quality Hardware, Sports Goods and Home Supplies Equal or Greater Values 114 W. Federal St. 2625 Market St. 1652 Mahoning Ave. Hutchison Drugs 3303 South Ave. Prescriptions Sundries Drugs Cosmetics Borden ' s Ice Cream Cor. South Ave. and Lucius Phone 2-5523 Scliaeler Music Shoppe Musical Instruments Accessories Sheet Music and Supplies 409-10-11-12 Keith-Albee Bldg. Guaranteed Instrument Repairing Phone 3-4605 Res. 7-7687 ■! Page Ninely-five QUALITY and SERVICE Made the G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro, Mass. THE WORLD ' S LARGEST JEWELERS OF FINE FRATERNITY AND CLASS JEWELRY Official Jeweler to the January and June, 1945, Classes of Woodrow Wilson High School Your Balfour Man HAROLD C. JONES Eastern Ohio Manager Box 186 Akron, Ohio Local Dealer POWERS JEWELRY STORE 14 N. Phelps St. •{ Page Ninety-six )3:- COCHRAN PARK FOOD MARKET 3701-03 South Ave. Free Delivery- Phone 2-1187—2-1188 PHELAN PHARMACY Lansingville ' s Prescription DRUG STORE Graduation Cards Gifts Kodaks Films — Fountain Service 1301 E. Indianola at Taft Phone 4-0674 Congratulations to the Class of 1945 Compliments of Scliweeii-Waji;iier Studio Coiii|)liiiients of a Friend Compliments of L. F. DONNELL SPORTING GOODS COMPANY 31 No. Champion St. We Specialize in School and Team Equipment Compliments of BOOTH ' S MARKET Phone 2-8121 3103 South Ave. •! Pago Ninoly-seven )S Complimenis of POREMBSKI PHARMACY 2316 South Ave. Phone 4-0792 GLASGOW TAILORS Graduation Suits for Boys and Girls at Moderate Prices 312 W. Federal St. We at Kohler ' s congratulate the Most Students Prefer ■ class of ' 45 and we take this op- portunity to thank the students for their patronage. v. ' ALiiA [ DEPENDABLE ' _ — PUGH BROS. JEWELERS 15 W. Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio Beck ' s Cash Market Jack ' s Service Station 3504 Sheridan Road Phone 2-8325 •{ Page Ninety-eight )■ OB Y S Diamonds, Watches, lewelry Sporting Goods and Hardware Use Your Credit Phone 4-3923 233 E. Federal Street Carl Burkland Sons Flowers for AU Occasions 3514 Market St. Phone 21154 HUME ' S Two Dependable Stores Serving Greater Youngstown • 252 W. Federal St. • Market at Philadelphia Ave. Where Youngstown Shops with Confidence Known ' Round The World The Goodness of Mr. Wheeler ' s SANDWICHES and MILK SHAKES 3122 Market Complimenis of Eddie ' s Service Station 2072 E. Midlothian Blvd. Phone 8-0002 Send Your Dry Cleaning to SANDEL DRY CLEANING CO. 15% Off for Cash and Carry 3313 South Ave. Phone 2-4117 • | Page Ninety-nine f Congratulations, Class of ' 45 Green ' s Flowers 2548 Market St. Phone 8-1 124 FLOWERS THAT PLEASE Roses and Corsages a Specialty JONES ' DRUG Prescription Specialists Registered Pharmacist On Duty At All Times Open from 8:00 A. M. until 12:00 P. M. 2702 Market Street Compliments of BEDELL ' S B-B Q LUNCH 2836 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio At the Point Phone 8-0021 Kling ' s Bakery- Pastry Shoppe Kling-to-Kling ' s for Quality Phone 3-0578 Graduation Cakes in Your School Colors ■ ;•! Page One Hundred f Bolotiii Drahkiii Furniture Co. Furniture Carpets House Furnishings Diamonds Watches Jewelry 201 E. Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio BUS MANUFACTURERS ARE MAKING WAR EQUIPMENT Help share the ride by: — Having your fare ready Moving back in the bus Riding between 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. The Youngstown Municipal Railway Co. D. W. ROBERTS HARDWARE Hardware, Paints, Glass House Furnishings Phone 2-4612 102 E. Midlothian FISCHER ' S FINER FLOWERS 3606-12 Market St. Phone 2-1148 Youngstown, Ohio The Hughes P gJ; 118— East Federal St.— 118 Youngstown ' s Finest Sanitary Food Market Fish Depl. Bakery Depl. Owned and Owned and Operated by Operated by R. A. Campbell W. M. 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