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A METRICAL PANORAMA OF THE CLASS OF FIFTY-SIX

by Gai l F . Gianas i

Part I Lis ten my chi ldren, and le ar n the tr ic ks Of the wonderf ul c lass of f i f ty -s ix. On the ninth of Se pte mber in f i f ty- three E ucl id's doors ope ne d f or you and me. Our f i rs t Homec oming was a game agains t He ights . We los t that as wel l as other gr id f ights . B ut the tr ac k te am did wel l , and Wiley's a wrec k, Becaus e of an unknown s oph’more name d He c k. T he base ba l l t eam were L EL c hamps. T hey made their oppone nts look l ike tr amps. Rosie , M auree n, Hans , Dave, and J im Rauer Were gre a t s oph'more ac tors in P layni te 's f irs t hour. Our f i rs t a l l -sc hool f or mal was the Swee the ar t bal l . We danc ed in the cafeter ia , not s ome fanc y ha l l . Morning announcements fea tured a qui z master . M r. Owe ns c hec ked up to see who r ep l ie d faster to: "How many fee t is the s wimming pool de ep?" "How many s tude nts in c lass fe l l as lee p?" I n c ontest asse mbl ies , we won the last c up . Se niors were mor tif ied. We l ive d i t up. As s oph'mores we pr oved that we we re the best By c onquer ing obstacles , mee ting the tes t . Part II As juniors we s tar te d to r un the sc hool . We had lots of f un, and observed every r ule ? "You Can' t Take I t With You." created a f uss . Wel l , why not? T he cas t f eature d seve n of us . T he gover nme nt c lasses s tar te d some f un. T he s tude nts we c hose had the c i ty to r un. I n f ootbal l we d idn't win any game B ut c hampion hoopste rs br ought EHS fame. T he wres t lers took the GCL cr own B ut didn' t do we l l in Columbus town. T he band, howe ver , br ought hom e a f irs t . T hat made us s o happy we thought that we'd burs t . At our Junior Pr om we had qui te a thr ong. "T his Is He ave n" was the f or mal 's the me s ong. Our ne wly c hec ke d boi ler e xploded in M ay. T hat incide nt gave us a free day to play. T he ye ar book prese nte d the f i rst supple me nt . I t s howe d NHS and our Pr om's merr ime nt. We said fare wel l to the gr ads of f i f ty -f ive . At last , we were Se niors . I t was grea t to be a l ive .

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Part III Dur ing the s ummer, to Raimor's we'd tr ot . T hey made us look pre t ty i f we had i t or not . M r. Rojec k c ame with sc hool sp ir i t . I f there is a game, we s hould a l l go and c heer i t . When we playe d Eas t Tech sp ir i t reached i ts peak. T hat was during tour name nt wee k. M r. Blac kbur n re ads At lant ic . I t dr ives his E ng lis h s tude nts frant ic . T hr ough M r. Pringle we d isc ove red Gre nde l . T he SURVEY sa id that M ari lyn We nde l l Would be our Va led ic tor ian. Judy B lac kbur n's be hind her by one . T he Se nior Pr om was rea l ly a dr eam. "T he L ovel i est N ight of the Ye ar " was our theme. Every Se nior who was a smar ty Fol lowe d the Pr om wi th the Al l Night P ar ty. Comme nc eme nt is T ues day, the f i f th of June. I f ' twos in our s tadium we 'd want a f ul l moon. B ut s ince i t won' t be there any mor e We don' t c are i f i t ' l l s now or pour. As one walks thr oug h old E ucl id 's ha l ls He sees ar ound him the crac ks in the wal ls . T hat s hows our Alma M ate r has a heart . Caus e our c lass i s leaving, s he's fal l ing apar t .

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THE WORLD TRAVELERS' CLUB REPORTS

the year - 1966 the setting - a New York airport “Flight No. 118 leaving runway 12A in 19.56 minutes!”

As we board the plane and check the passenger list we see the name of that super-duper salesman, George Schroeder, who is touring the world trying to push the sales of zoot suits and black-face" for "Jigbie’s Random Shop."

Our plane takes off en route to France and looking down we notice the splash, splash of Joan Tucker as she rows frantically across the ocean in a man-powered dinghy trying to catch the S. S. Dave Ross. We begin to unfasten our safety belts when suddenly a gust of wind from a jet, piloted by Marge Brickner and her Air Force man, gives our plane a swift lift all the way to France.

Our first stop here, - Paris, and, of course, the hottest night spot, the Follies Bergere. Here we find "Pinhead" Paul Schwegler, whooping it up after having a few! - glasses of orange juice, mixed! Heading the entertainment list and leading the chorus line is famed Majorette Queen of the 50's, Genie Schoen, and her dancing, prancing gals; Elaine Rath, Hazel Daubenmire, Lynn Katz and Jean Shawke. Song-stress for the evening is torch singer, Barb “Smitty” Smith. After a real gone night of fun and laughs we again board our plane and head for Italy.

In this musical country we meet an old friend, now a famous opera personality, Miss Patricia Ann Skully, who is singing the female lead in the opera, "La Taylor.” Seems our salesman George has been doing too much goofing and not enough selling, so we direct our plane toward Japan. On the Japanese mainland we spend a Sunday afternoon in Noc-Um-O-Fer Stadium. We hear the Vibrating voice of "Gabby" Joe Sheridan, well- known sports broadcaster, announcing the Yankee-Gananese baseball game. "And the Yank Captain Paul Serra, best 1st baseman in the world, comes through again as he whacks the ball right through the left-field bleach- er for the winning home run of the game."

Having heard about a thrilling, spectacular snake-charmer act, we make our next stopping place India. Donna Snyder, her flute and snakes, put on a most daring performance, enough to send chills down anyone's spine!

Desiring a change of climate, we go to Switzerland, the land famous for its delicious cheese. Head cheesemaster, Ed Shultz, has prepared his specialty, roquefort cheese ice cream. At our lodgings for the evening, we run into honeymooners, Dick Tolway, Frank Sibenik, Gene Smelik and their wives, Bonnie, Betty and Tomi. We leave the snow capped mountains of Switzerland and fly to Borneo, where we hear the words of a speaker recognized world round for her talks on the subject, "Life as a Navy wife," Carol Sprochi Collingwood.

We board our plane once again, this time headed for England. In their homeland, Egdon Heath, we visit Bob Smith and Ned Shrimpton, and they tell us the story about the "return of the native.” We leave them and go to London, arriving just in time to see the big race between Eric Schultz and Ron Sherman as they drive down the wrong side of the

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street in their Rolls Roises. Close behind most of the way, her long blond hair flapping in the breeze, is sports-car enthusiast, Gretchen Kiebler. As the drivers near the finish line, we are shocked to see who is in the lead and simply can’t believe our eyes when “Turtle” Mary Skrance “Swishes” over the finish line to win the million dollar loving cup. This cup is presented annually by Don Woodfard and Bertie Stampfel because they devote a good deal of their energy taking “time out” to make “Ginger” Snaps which are served at all royal teas throughout the year.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, here to give us a brief report on homeroom 104’s activities of the past ten years is Ed Stroberg, the proud owner of a greyhound race track. His champions are grateful to Ed for racing against them and teaching them all he can about racing.

Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Not too long ago I had the op-portunity to go to a science fair. On display there was a new, world, sight-seeing plane, invented by Bob Gregorac. He invited me to go for ride around the world with him. I told him I’d be glad to, so we left on a nice, warm, sunny morning.

On our way across the Atlantic, we saw Fred Bowles still doggedly swimming along. He would have been here tonight, but I don’t think he’s reached England yet. We had a little accident on the plane. Pat Gorsha had to give first aid to Joel Herman who leaned out the window of the plane too far.

Our first stop was France. There in the Moulin Rouge, we saw Paul Glenn, who is taking over Toulouse Lautrec’s job as sidewalk artist. We also saw Nancy Gore. She is starring in a French production of Pajama Game. As we went a little further, we came to the Riviera. On the sandy shore we saw Dave Gravell digging for mock turtles. Dave Heck, who is travelling with a group of road runners, was chasing girls in bikinis along the beach. Among the bathing beauties were Betty Stankovich, who is still modelling in New York, and Irene McDonald, who designs sweaters for Dachshounds.

As we flew along, our radio came on. “Flash! From New York. We have just received word that Pat Gribbons finally signed a five-year contract with Jerry Lewis. Leona Grugel signed on as her manager. Mexico! Chuck Hamrich and his mechanic, John Hallack, have just won the hot rod race, run from Canada to Mexico. San Francisco! Carol Schael has returned from studying shale formations on the banks of the Clyde. Alaska! Phil Goss won first prize again for his top husky team.”

Our next stop was Africa. Joe Banks is a doctor there. He is working on a theory for stretching pygmies. He feels that when he finds the answer, he will have a good basketball team. Don Moyer is teaching the pygmies how to play Blackjack. When we got to Arabia, we spotted Dick Green, who is now a Sultan. His harem has some fine Arabian girls in it. Among them are three Euclid girls. They are Sue Gorman, Fay Gordon, and Margaret Kolthoff. Lucky guy! His fan bear- ers are Chuck Hamuls and Bob Haines. Hans Hemple is visiting there taking pictures for his collection. He also helps out with the music for the dancing girls in his spare time, along with Dick Hershey.

On our way back we flew over Hollywood California. Two Euclid

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girls are now movie stars. Barb Grossman is working for Hughes Productions and Blanche Glavic is working for MGM.

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316 and their travels during the past ten years. It is strange how I happened to see them all. It all started as I began my "round-the--world" excursion. I arrived in New York from Euclid in a plane piloted by Henry Verbsky. I took a taxi, driven by Anna Mae Yatsko, from the airport to the boat. While en route, I heard a familiar voice interrupt the silence. I couldn't place it until she said, "This is Delores Walters signing off." I asked Anna Mae what Delores was doing as a ra-dio announcer and she said she was working for Janice Verhotz, who was manager of all taxi radios. I barely had time to pay her, as the boat was due to leave. In the hurry, there was one accident. Luckily for Phyllis Stow, who fell while racing up the gangplank, the ship's nurse Sharon White was on hand to administer first aid.

I had just settled myself in a deck chair when I heard the guides

begin their spiel. Glancing up, I saw June and Ray Toplak pointing out sights of interest, microphone in hand. "Please note the speck in the distance. It's Bill Vidmar. He started to swim the channel, but hasn't been able to find it. We put into port at England first and took a short tour through Mona Weaver's Woolen Mill. She was really quite successful. Time passed quickly, though. I bade good-bye to an old acquaintance of mine, Suzanne Williams, head secretary to Mona.

While heading toward France, I turned on my portable radio. The announcer was just introducing the famous songstress, Dorothy Wills. When she finished her song, she thanked the spotlight crew, Bob Ulizza and Jon Verh for their outstanding work. Then the news broadcast blared on. “Flash! Adventuress, Pat (Eve) Zeiger, has just returned from the Garden. She finally located Adam! Flash! Our correspondent has just caught a glimpse of Continent-jumping, Elaine Wonderly in her 1966 Cadillac convertible. Flash! Geneva McGuire was just appointed supervisor of the Geneva Convention! I snapped the radio off and pre-pared to give France a quick look.

My first glimpse of the beach of the French Riviera unfolded many breathtaking sights. Among the famous personalities lounging there was the Sultan of Morocco, Louis Valenti. Chuck Welsh was busy serving the Sultan's harem ice water as part of his job at the hotel. Richard Thorpe, international playboy, was still on the beach spending part of his fortune on wine, women and song. A trip through Paris found Carol Tomsic still trying to learn French in order to woo Gene. While in Paris, I decided to stop in and see a musical revue. Imagine my sur-prise when I saw Jim West directing the violin section where Marilyn Wendell_was still trying to learn how to play the violin.

Meanwhile, on the ship, glamorous movie star, Carrie Kurilko was giving dress designer, Alice Krogman tips on the latest style in clothes. I clambered back aboard and soon the ship was on its way. Looking over the rail, I could see someone standing on an African shore. What in the world is Joanne Urankar doing surrounded by natives?" My guide assured me that everything was fine. Joanne is merely teaching them how to put their hair in a bun,” he said.

A quick trip through Italy found Florence Racine tending the

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gardens in Florence, Italy. I just barely caught a glimpse of Judi Zust and Jan Wuchte teaching the kangaroos in Australia how to do the bunny-hop.

All too quickly, the trip came to an end. I arrived back in New York in time to say hello and good-bye to Marlene Zimmerman as she was chauffered by Chuck Vaigl to the airport. She was rushing to Egypt to study the modern styles.

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discussing the things that have happened since they were last together in homeroom 305 at Euclid High. Marsha Foster, Euclid's first lady-mayor and her secretary, Judy Taylor, are discussing the Public School system with Carole Swain and Sylvia Stopar, two "career-girl” Clerical teachers.

Polly Toll has bought a charter-bus company, and she is trying to persuade everyone to go to the Olympics on her bus. Diana Sweeder brought her six children with her. She is discussing her husband's chances of winning the pole vault with Kathy Stoner, who has a great interest in the 880 yd. relay team and Gene Soeder and his manager, Lee Squire. This is Gene's first year to broad jump at the Olympics, but his chances are pretty good.

Another group is discussing some of the businesses they have developed. Barbara Turnbull has opened a school for people who want to speak with a Southern accent. Ed Strekel and Lou Smolic have a very prosperous peanut vending concern. They have brought along quite a lot, hoping to make a profit at the Olympics. They have been getting their biggest supply from Dick Strah's peanut farm. Dave Tentler bought a dress-suit-rental store and Linda Stokes owns a Roller Rink.

Dr. Robert Wilson, English professor at Yale, just called in. He told the group that he heard Art Thompson wouldn't be able to make it, because he was taking part in the National Open Golf Tournament in Georgia. Pat (Patrick Michael) O'Hara has just won $500,000 in the Irish Sweepstakes. Bill Stapleton, the great Broadway playwright is trying to sign that up-and-coming actor, Arnold Teeter. John Telisman has been on tour with the Metropolitan Opera as a stagehand. Nick Theodosion, top-rated photographer with Holiday Magazine, has come to cover the Olympics. Judy Steinmetz brought along all her friends in case there was anyone who wanted dates.

As everyone was about to leave, someone asked if the others had heard whatever happened to Mr. Spangler. Someone said they heard that he had opened a bakery and was making cookies for homeroom parties at Euclid High.

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There I was in Las Vegas for one whole day, and I had not even seen a gambling hall. I was to leave the next day for Washington on my trip around the country. As I walked across the hotel lobby to go to my room, I accidentally bumped into the bellhop -- it was Jerry Keck. I could not help wondering how such a bright boy could possibly be doing a job like this. I think Jerry noticed, and he was willing to explain the whole story to me if I would meet him at the “Golden Horseshoe” where he was to go that night. Three men walked by our table and Jerry

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* * * * * The June meeting Of the World Travelers' Club was called to order by the President, Bud Berrier. Doris Becker then read the minutes. An extended treasurer’s report was given by Don Borthwick. The following bills were submitted: 1) $675.91 to pay return transportation for Joan Roubicek, Pat Bank, Shirley Avery, and Roberta Beck, who were left stranded Kyber Pass, India, after spending all their money on Khurasan lambskins; 2) $10.09 to Bob Bohinc and Dean Bolton, the club's confirmed bachelors, for baby-sitting while we all toured the ruins of the former Wyoga Lake picnic area; 3) $57.33 to Virginia Sednar, Geri Andolsek,, Barbara Brennan, and Nadeen McLaughlin for telling us about their adventures in the M. G. M. production, “I’m out for a Binger,” starring comic Jay Phelps; 4) $.37 to Cal Aitken, Bill Adams and Ron Bear for gasoline and the use of a state patrol car as an escort for our Wyoga tour. Dick Bartone moved that we pay these bills from the treasury. Receipts included $2.29 from John Bock and John Bomback on the $1,982 loan we issued them when they traveled to Buenos Aires for the 1959 Pan American Games, only to find that they were held right here in Cleveland; and $.29 from Anna Bills and Ethelyn Berrier for the View Master slide they broke two meetings ago.

Ken Keeper then moved that we visit his summer home in Pretoria, South Africa, this summer. Bob Boldin said we could use his steamship line at very reduced rates. However, Ivan Baker offered even more reduced rates if we used his air line. Ron Ulle, in order to avoid a serious dispute, moved that we should swim to South Africa. An investigating committee, composed of Deanne Larabee and Carole Bayer, was

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appointed to study that situation.

Our program consisted of a pantomime by Ed Opatrny, a lecture on her honeymoon to Mauritius in the Indian ocean by Delores Baumert, and a speech entitled "How to Attend College While Raising a Family and Publishing an Annual" by Judy Beacham. Elaine Bambakakis, who wanted to leave for Albany on the 11:55 train, hastily moved that we close the meeting. Refreshments were served in the lobby after the meeting by Public Relations Director, Carolyn Bernard. Respectfully submitted by Judy Blackburn, recorder.

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In Euclid High School, 1966, the first important room we come to is the P. A. room. There's Jim Holtz and Chuck Homer, too; they are heading the technicians and taking Mr. Miller’s place. Next we come to the Student Council meeting. Elsie Hassink took over Miss Campbell’s place and she is now telling George Jerosak, the new president, that it isn't a good idea to pass exlax cookies around to the other kids. Chuck Jevnikar is getting the Survey out on time and had done a marvelous job with the printing and drawing. Down at the track under the pool we find Jim Hoppert and Al Cook working out for the next Olympics. Al just went up to the refreshment stand to make himself a corned beef sandwich. There's Dave Holmes at the corner gas station keeping his motor in tune on his 66 Ford convertible. Ginnie Hamilton is in the store across the street shopping for her husband. Jean Hocevar's beauty shop is on the same street. She does a good job on everyone. They say Shirley Stock has her hair done there.

Let's take a ride around the country now. I just turned the radio on. Why, that sounds like Dave Hoefle, the new disc jockey. There's the hospital where Carolyn Southworth is taking care of the babies. The marriage bureau isn’t far from there because I can see Janet Krause and Phebe-Nell MacQuarrie getting their licenses. Now Janet will have to give up her nurse's training and Phebe will have to give up part of her unusual name. Let's continue out to the country. On our way we should find--of yes, there is Martha Herr's turtle farm and Jim Hisney, her hired hand. The airport is at the next bend. We'll take a plane ride now. Well, I'll be. Gary Holmes is the pilot. Now that we are up in the air we can see many things. This is a fast trip; there's California. Bill Jones is down there on Route 101 living up his bachelor days and rodding around the country. We've already flown over the ocean and we are in Germany at the American Army base. Donna Hamilton is there visiting her husband. Something is going on at the English Channel. Sally Henn is swimming from England to France and back again. Our trip is over, now that we have approached America again.

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Here come John Chluda and Tom Green, home from Hawaii where they own the swivel, swivel grass skirt company. Along with them is Pam Burns, their head model who recently appeared on the cover of Clock Magazine. Nancy Clark, world-famous swimmer, has just completed a strenuous trek from Trinidad to Bermuda. While Jo Ann Bobak, President of Bobby Hall’s Inc. at French west Africa is chatting with Alyce Buss about Alyce's high-jumping achievements in the last Olympics, Carol Blatnik, author of a well-Known book on child psychology, and Pat Highland, also an expert on child problems, are over in the corner comparing notes. Standing near the punch bowl, we find Glen Buto and Bob Boynton, co-owners of the Monte Carlo Casino, trying to convince

- 9 - multi-millionaires, Frank Christopher, Jim Molder, and Ed Brown to spend their vacations on the Riviera next summer. Ed Anderson, who just ar-rived, is on his way to Moscow to open a new Shoe store featuring red suede shoes. Nancy Brooks, head seamstress at Dior's in Paris, can be seen congratulating Virginia Brewster on the opening of Virginia's sixth, Jaguar showroom. Sherman Lanning, President of the "old basketball players" union is talking over old times in H. R. 320, with Richard Clark, now a driving teacher at Euclid. Meanwhile Patricia "Lou" Carbone, who has just returned from Italy, with her Rich, handsome, husband, is looking for Kathy Carpenter, private secretary to the President of G. M. Kathy is planning her first trip to Mexico, where she will meet archaeologist Arlene Clark. Arlene, we hear, has just dug up some very interesting items? Hiding behind a pole is Ronald Boyes, famous tattoo artist getting ready for his first round-the-world tour. With him are his two able-bodied assistants, Fred Conroy, who runs the "do it yourself" tattoo movie and Gary Clark. Gary conducts the rack land band for the show. Diana Carabotta, currently teaching at Havana U., where she has been conducting experiments on grasshoppers, has just ducked under a table following a hopper that got away. Dave Pavelka, deep sea diver, is showing a set of fins to David Brocone, African gorilla hunter. Dave thinks he might be able to use them on his next hunt.

Herbert Charnick, Wall Street financier who has recently acquired the nickname of "Diamond Herb," is listening to Richard Cinelli, world, series champ, tell Harvey Cohen that he's afraid to fly to Spain. Harvey, who owns Pan American Flyways, assures Richard that there is-nothing to it-- “Besides, look at the insurance.” Beverly Budd, internationally known cinema star is conversing with her old friend, Mary Bray, who owns the Swankie Poodle Shop on 5th Avenue, about sick poodle.

David Bauer, current idol of boddy soxers, couldn't be here tonight as he had a previous engagement at the Walnut Grove in Hollywood. Sitting quietly watching the festivities of our reunion is Judy Walter with her '56 Euclidian in hand. Oh, look, here comes Ronald Antonick, that famous general! My, he has a lot of decorations, and behind him Bruce Burger. We hear Bruce is quite a radio man and owns the Kenya Colony Station in South Africa.

The meeting of The World Traveler's Club of Euclid Senior High School has now come to order. Carole Rogel, who is the United States Ambassador to Denmark where she has just completed a secret project, has just read the minutes. Our treasury report has also been given--by Bert Ronke. Bert is now chief teller of the Second International Bank of Istanbul, where he handles all the money and does magic tricks on the side to amuse the Turks.

This meeting is also a reunion of homeroom 301-- class of '56. Oh yes--some of the members are coming in now. There's Jim Bassett, who now operates a drag strip in the Belgian Congo. His business is rapidly progressing since Bob Rossington opened his Leopard Diner across the road. Standing by the refreshments are Loys Rabbitt and Donna Powers, who, with their husbands, are planning a second honeymoon to Curtis Rogosch's resort--famous for its mineral baths--in Cairo, Egypt. Pound-ing the gavel on the table for order is Ed Knirnschild, who is now Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in Lima, Peru, where he handles all types of strange cases. Keith Redfern, who currently lives in Edgon Heath and has just finished swimming the width of the English Channel

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in 10 minutes and 29 ½ seconds, has just entered the room. Tagging behind him is Pat Postle who is on her way to Alaska to model bathing suits. With Pat are Jeanne Reeve and Marcia Runo, two top-notch Hollywood designers who have just finished the costumes for Barbara Rowe's latest motion picture, “Gone with the Tornado,” in which she sings several of Bill Powell’s original melodies. Bill is currently making millions on his' fabulous arrangements.

Sitting in the corner renewing old acquaintances are Rita Jane Ricci, who has just completed directing, producing, and starring in her fifteenth “Italian” movie in "Serpukhov Russia", and Pat Sanders, who has just combated the dreaded germ of SENIORITIS in her duties as head nurse of Euclid Senior High School. Gerry Schwartz, the mad, mad scientist, has just entered the reunion. Gerry has just opened a new research laboratory in Lisbon Portugal, where he is working industriously. Meanwhile, Nancy Replogle, voted the number one saleswoman in the nation, is trying to sell a ticket to a Bull Fight in Mexico to Stan Rosenthal, who operates the "Reliable Stan’s Loan Company” in North Dakota. Pat Potter, who now owns an exclusive dance studio in Barcelona which specializes in giving free waltz lessons, is chatting with George Repasy, the head of the guidance program at an enormous university in India. Standing on the left of them discussing business are Jim Rauer and Dave Ross, who are partners in a thriving enterprise which manufactures a weed killer guaranteed to kill anything and everything. Here come a few late comers, Lois Rothrock, Mary Ann Radatz, and Shirley Rebro. Lois and Mary Ann are exchanging recipes for fried baloney. Shirley is now telling them about her experiences in doing the interior decoration of the Buckingham Palace.

Roy Sater and Gerry Sandy have now arrived to complete the reunion. Roy has taken a vacation from running his used-boat lot in Venice and Gerry is telling us all about his gay life as the leading bachelor and night club owner in Lost Vegas.

It is nice to know that they all have turned out so well. We will definitely have to have another meeting ten years from now to see what happens to these grand characters!

"Say, isn't that Miss Berg over there? Let's go see her. (pause) Hi,

Miss Berg--remember us?"

"Now how could I forget two such outstanding students of mine as Jerry Mang and Art Marincek. What have you two been doing?"

"Keep this under your hat, Miss Berg, but we’re secret agents for the F. B. I. and you remember that fellow that was in our class, Don Macko? Well, he's the one we're after. Seems he and Sandy Mester, two of the greatest physicists of our time, have joined up with the Communists. Built some kind of new Z bomb."

"My goodness, that's teriible. Do you suppose they'11 be coming to the reunion?"

"We don't know--but we'll be watching. Hey, what's that? Oh no, I don't believe it. I heard that Dave Marsh was living in Arabia but I didn’t expect he’d bring his harem back with him. "

Hi, Miss Berg! How do you like my girls?"

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"O. K.--I wonder where the rest of the class is. I'd like to know how they all made out. "

“Most of them did O. K. Richard Mervar is playing his accordian with the Philharmon Orchestra and Al Miller is singing the lead in Aida.Ken Meyers is the father of a big family, and Leslie Miller is the representative from that new Ubangi territory that the U. S. bought."

"That looks like Al and Leslie coming now, and isn't that Carol Luikart and Sally Lyons with them?"

"Hi everyone, what's going on?”

"We're just talking about how well our students have done."

"Oh, sure, Miss Berg. Take me, for instance. Who would ever have thought that Carol Luikart would end up a missionary or Sally Lyons, here, a man hater who swears she's going to be an old maid.--and here comes Kay Mannion. Know what she's doing these days? She's heading a ladies society for the Alaskan Polar bear.

"Well, I certainly never would have guessed 10 years ago. And by the way, what ever became of Barb Zellers. I heard the most fantastic story about her being engineer on a train."

"That's no train, Miss Berg; it's her latest Cadillac. A train wouldn't stand a chance if they were to drag. But how about you, Miss Berg--what have you been doing?”

"I've made 6 trips around the world and next I'm signed up for that space ship to Venus. After all, it gets dull seeing the same places every year. On my trip to Egypt, I ran into Jan McNellan. She's an archeologist, you know! I also saw Pat McIntyre play in Yankee Stadium. It's really something to be the first girl baseball player in the Major Leagues. She's not the only one with a first, though. Darlene Schaerfl is the first lady 5 star general."

"What ever became of those two little girls in the class?"

"You must mean Darlene Mercurio and Pat McKnight. Darlene became a great brain surgeon. She and Sandy Gray, who is a top-notch undertaker, have become partners and are making a fortune. I'm not sure what happened to Pat McKnight. The last I heard she was suing husband 8 for a divorce. That was 3 years ago. I never saw such a girl! Never, ever satisfied!"

"Speaking of divorce, I see in the papers where Joy Luse Magnussun is suing Chris for divorce on the grounds of mental torture. Joy says C. wouldn't let her drive his sports car just because she flunked driver training back in 12th grade.”

"Poor girl, I don't blame her. Oh, guess who’s getting married next week? Betsy Moore. She's marrying that great King of Australia, King Scalywag. They cut a very romantic figure. And I suppose all of you know about Lorette Meden! She's the greatest actress since Garbo. Every time she does a death scene, the whole audience flips."

Well, Miss Berg, that's just about the whole class. Can't think

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of anyone we've missed. Oh-Oh wait. I forgot to tell you about Sharon McBroom. The funniest thing, Sharon was doing this disappearing act with a magician when one day she disappeared and the magician can't bring her back. Poor girl! Hope she's not too lonely!”

“Say, here comes the rest and here are Don Macko and Sandy Mester.

Now boys -- Arthur – Jerry -- don’t be too hard on them. Boys--can't you wait until after the reunion? Boys - - - - -”

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Traveling through the Peoples Republic of 304, we have been cor-

dially received by Comrade Dilcue, who has confiscated our log and lug-gage. At the very first as we step from the boat into this strange barren land, we are welcomed by a brass band led by a pleasant peasant girl, Deanna Kramer, waving and throwing a sickle in the air much like our own majorettes back home. It seems Comrade Dilcue has recruited many of our old friends into the ranks, for we see Mary Kunkel beating the huge drum, Tom Laporte on his French-Russian horn, and Joan Kossman accompanying Carol Lindquist, who is playing flute, with her clarinet.

During our trip, we have been staying in a chain of roadway inns

owned by Bob McCormack, who serves the best red Russian Borsch availa-ble. His entertainment for his evening show is Judy Kronenberger and Terry LeBreton doing the Red Russian Boogie in costume. As we look across the room, we see two great lovers, Marge Krizman and Paul Leihen-seder sipping Russian tea.. Before leaving, we pass through a side room. Upon opening the door, we see Perry Lewis and Ernie McPeek. Standing close by is their gun moll Karen Lees. As we continue on our tour, we pass the Red Square and see Tony Longo and Ron McGregor watch-ing Karen Bone, Barb Krause and Kay Kriz, the pleasant peasant girls, go slinking by. Back in the old Langlois salt mines, we see Joe Lucas and Joe McDuffee sweating while they shovel uniodized salt into a red cart, while Mary Ellen Leuty beats them with her Russian Roulette Wheel. Carol Link is living in her new mansion of red granite, which she acquired raising her famed alligators. Up on top of Ye Old Red Hill, we see Jim Kane gingerly digging up the earth in The Rugged Cemetery for his newly arrived customers.

Kirk Lauter, who was just appointed by Comrade Dilcue as the 13th

Prime Minister to Lower Slopoveru Land, is coming down the street in his new Russian Eldorado, with Sis Kovach following behind him in her new, imported 1918 Maxwell with the words "Siberia or Bust" written on the side. We see Dave McDougall standing on the corner of Kritchovitch and Steinonavat Avenues, selling the latest issues of the local newspaper, "The Butcher." As we are boarding the boat, we see Loretta Kushner and Laura Lain running toward us, eating on the run, being Chased by Com-rade Dilcue, who is yelling "Leaf mine country un slobs."

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After 10 years, we see Neil Hurshman, world-renowned, actor, still talking about his dream island deserted except for himself and a harem of girls. Claude Jackson couldn't make this reunion, for he is still doing K. P. in the Army. Jerry Kaprosy, the only retired multi-billionaire in the Class of '56, has David Paik, expert building contractor, remodeling the Tashmahall for Caro1 Palmer and her diamond-studded husband. Sally Peek and Gloria Postnak still speak of exams and homework for they never left Euclid High; they are teaching now. Otto Pirchner is trying to teach Pat Neibecker, an actress well known for her male.

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Shakesperian parts, the new script for another Big Show Performance. Joan Murphy and James Ott have, for over three hours, been discussing their numerous trips around the globe, searching for their dream-mate. Bernie Patton, down in the print shop, is trying to advise the teacher to buy the needed supplies, Mary Agnes Palinkas, a teller at the Cleveland Trust, is trying to strike up a conversation with Carol Pagels who is still completing her overdue homework. Sandy Patmmore and Angie Petruzzi are still heavily arguing over whether a trailer is the best home for beginners or not. Both are living in well-built ranch-type houses which Sandy helped to design. John Parker, being married and having five children, and Rosemarie Pignataro are discussing family living expenses; Posie, having enough children to start her own Thespian Club, is monopolizing most of the conversation, Fran Pavlic is telling everyone of the beautiful weather in San Bernadino, where she is raising her family. Jerry Peterson is still trying to pass his college final exam. Dick Osborne now owns a Turkish Bath for his junior class of midget bas- ketball players. Ralph Owens is still declining offers to become the principal of several different schools. According to Sydney Onderdonk and Carole Perlioni, they are still trying to locate Alexander Graham Bell, because they will be working for him and his associates. Charles Palazzo owns a gambling casino in High Ace, West Virginia, and insists that Nancy Pavlicek and Mary Ann Payerchin are now old enough to become full-fledged dance hall girls. That Dolores Wlodarski will be the one to fly the first guided missle to Pluto, along with Mr. Schutz, in predicted by Kenneth Pilotti, famous world columnist.

* * * * * “Well, here we are back at home (as Mr. and Mrs. Whiteside give a sigh of relief). It was nice to be away on such an educational trip. Don’t you think so, Bob?” Said Dick Covert to Bob Karol, as one intel- ect to another. Right about now, Bob Demian, Dennis Ovitkovic, Dick Bisbee and Dick Dreis are getting off the plane. I think—yes, that’s Ronnie Danna helping Dick Dreis off. Dick seems not to be feeling well; in fact, he looks slightly green. Well, some people just can’t take to plane rides. Seems to me that Tina Daniels has brought back about 75% of the Paris fashion shops. Rumor has it that Amelia DeGirolamo fell for some French artist and is still in Venice having her portrait painted. Nancy Clements, Nancy Corbett and Mary Ann Chinchar seem to have been quite affected by the World Tour. They are back with oodles of overweight luggage and French accent. Barb Coons has returned with no more than homesickness from being away from Bob. Tina Dinunzio and Eileen Died- rich have come back with new hair-do’s and some French Culture—I be- lieve their names are Antoine and Pierre. Some French culture I should have! Also, rumor has it that Don Eddy, Ken Downing, Allen Ehas and Jack Gray went to see the Follies Bergere and never returned. They are now unloading a large cage—My Heavens, Mary Coatsworth brought a pair of French poodles back—pretty black and white.

It was said that Sallie Combs returned from the trip to become en- gaged—-I wonder who it is. Jeanine Coccia and Becky Daubenmire have returned with Italian film contracts—probably be at the Palace soon.

Oh! I see Ed Eckert coming down the plane now. Right behind him

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is Maureen Dolan and her French poodle with owner attached. He is said to be a prince from Monaco. From the size of "the ring on Maureen’s finger, he must own Monte Carlo.

Joanna Disantis snagged herself a singing job in one of the largest Paris restaurants. She is billed as the "Torch and Swing Queen.

Mr. and Mrs. Whiteside seem to be sneaking away from the crowd, and I know the kids will always remember the swell times they had and how wonderfully he stood up under it all.

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Here among the many thousands of people attending the meeting of the World Travelers’ Club are: Robert Miller, President of Windex & Co., and Ray Mora, owner of the fabulous Franks Fotography Shop, with his bodyguard, Bob Nebe. Also in view is Gerry Nordstrom with his newly ac-quired spouse, Carol Moore. Bill Motta, starting new pitcher for the Cincinnati Red Lakes, is seen warming up with his coach, Ed Mutchler.

James Mog, fashion consultant, is seen eyeing a few of his beauti-

ful models—Donnie Mazget, Carole Maurer, Barbara Nelson, and Marguarite Specht. Several teachers are also present: Pat Nelson and Pat Minello. Several people are seen ducking police authorities; Leo Nick and Richard Ogrinc, who stopped to inquire about Charles Nowacek and James Mussard, Tina Mirenda and Marilyn Meyers, probably friends of theirs. Dick Murray, a well-established movie director, came to interview Ann Neylon, director of a day nursery that includes eight children of her own. With Mr. Murray are two of his protegees: Karol Orcutt and Beverly O’Hara. Jim Monnett is organizing a clean-up committee of some of the bystanders to clean up confetti and streamers left over from a noisy party held for James Neil.

* * * * * Well, here we are! This is your roving reporter, Gail “Racquet Squad” Gianasi, in front of Ruth “Camille” Edwards’ Theatre of Liberal Arts. We are privileged to be attending the world premiere of a play adapted from Frank “Oogie” Pringle’s latest best seller. I see our first guests flying over the parking lot in a helicopter piloted by Bev Gechei. Her passengers are June “Bug” Gilmore, Cookie “Crumbs” Fike, and Donna “Meadows” Fielding. Look who is walking up the red carpet—the 4F’s, Ralph “Draft Dodger” Fee, Guy “CO Killer” Furth, Louie “Taps” Florjancic, and Pat “I like the Navy” Ferguson. Following them are the greatest mathematical and scientific genii of our times. There’s Bob “Einstein” Fabritus, who just invented an adjustable colored pencil, Bill “Flash in the Pan” Flasche, who writes Bird Books, Ray “Electric Shock” Garguilo, and John Schwartzweldere. (He doesn’t need a nickname because he has the longest name of all the fellas in the Senior class.) The guys left Oak Ridge tomorrow. Isn’t science wonderful? Bang! Growff!! Pow! Wham! What’s that? Oh, Gordon “Bring ‘em Back Alive” Galko and his cage of wild animals have arrived. The air-condi-tioned trap contains Ron “Gorilla” Gerzeny. John “Wolf” Rutkosky, Diane “Foxy” Cowley, and two hummingbirds, Marlene “Spearmint” Enkler, and Diane “Beechies” Fink. Carol “Gabby” Evans has just arrived on her pogo stick. She wrote a handbook for senators entitled “How to filibus-

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ter in Ten Easy Lessons."

Bob "Cuddles" Erzen, Marybeth "Pavlova" Richert, and Janice "Barbie Eckerman are now approaching. They are arriving in a chartered plane from Hollywood accompanied by wardrobe mistress, Marilyn "Smallest Waist" Franks. "Cuddles" is the newest matinee idol; “Pavlova” has retired Cyd Chiarrisse to an old-age pension; and “Barbie” is making a tremendous hit as a dramatic actress.

What a bunch of celebrities we have assembled here tonight, friends. Shirley "Bubbles" Gebe, Nancy "Chanteuse" Funk, and Judy "Fingers" Estvander have just pulled up to the curb in their limousine. As you all know, they are the famous singing, dancing, and piano trio that have just finished a three-year stand at the Copa Cabana.

The last of our honored guests are about to arrive. Lawrence "Cradle Robber" Giegerich is chauffeurring Gary "First Chair at Last" Garrett and Rita “That's How You Spell It" Bielobocky in a 1938 sixteen-cylinder Cadillac. All we are waiting for now is great author--

Golly, ladies and gentlemen! What a treat we have in store for you! Here comes the Great "Oogie" himself. There's Delores "Faithful" Gadberry following him, still taking attendance. Have we got everyone? Fine. Let's all go in and see this exciting, spectacular, thrilling show.

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STAFF NEWS Editor-in-chief Sharon McBroom Cover and undercover work George Schroeder & Jackie Redfern Roving Reporters Bertie Stampfel (118) Pat McKnight (214)

Pat Zeiger (316) Sally Henn (127) Polly Toll (305) Barbara Grossman (104) Diane Sweeder (305) Nanoy Clements (114) Rita Rioci (301) Dick Covert (114) Dolores Wlodarski(2l8) Pat Carbone (320) Deanie Orcott (215) Judy Blackburn (108) Marilyn Myers (215) Annilee Kopf (208)

"Give the Devil his due" but these helped too: Poem Gail Gianasi Crossword Puzzle Marilyn Wendell, Gretchen Kiebler Quiz Carol Moore, Donnie Mezget Lovelore Galore Judy Zust

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HOW DO YOU RATE AS A GRADUATING SENIOR?

1. Are you in the upper 1/3 of the senior class?

2. Are you sure of getting your diploma?

3. Have you been on the honor roll at least 3 times this year?

4. Have you attended at least 3 football games this season?

5. Have you been to 7 basketball games this year?

6. Have you supported the school activities?

7. Have you participated in a Wednesday club and 2 other outside activ- ities?

8. Have you had more than 4 dates this year?

9. Do you have a wide variety of friends?

10.How many times have you been called to the office for misbehaving or tardiness?

11. How many times have you gone steady in the past 3 yrs?

12. Did you go to the Senior Prom?

13. Can you play at least 3 different card games?

14. Are you shy at school and different at home?

15. How do you choose your friends? (Choose one)

(1) How they look and dress (2) How they act and how many dates they have (3) Their personality and habits (4) Their popularity and good looks

Score Yourself

1 point for each yes answer on numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13

Numbers 10-11--more than twice--O points 2 or less --1 point Number 14 --no answer 1 point Number 15 --part 1 and 4 --0 points part 2 --1 point part 3 --2 points

16-14--get down to earth and start livin' l4-ll--my but you're wonderful! 11- 9--too bad. You're just normal. 9- 0--you’re a dead pan. Try again sometime.

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PERSONALITY POLL

Sherm Lanning . . . . . . . . Best Natured . . . . . . Judy Kronenberger

Bob Boyton . . . . . . . Biggest Feet-Smallest Feet . . . . . Pat McKnight

Bud Berrier . . . . . . . . . Most Kissable . . . . . . . . Sandy Mester

Ron Bear . . . . . . . . . .Most Flirtatious . . . . . . . Sally Lyons Dick

Osborne . . . . . . . . . . . . Tallest . . . . . . . . . . . Pamela Burns

Ed Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . Shortest . . . . . . . . Darlene Mercurio

Ken Keeper . . . . . . . . . . Longest Hair. . . . . . . . . . Elaine Rath

Bud Berrier . . . . . . . . . . Cutest Nose . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Luse

Kirk Lauter . . . . . . . . . Best Physique . . . . . . . . Sandy Mester

Jim Bassett . . . . . . . . Deepest Dimples . . . . . . . Deanie Orcutt

Kirk Lauter . . . . . . . . . . Friendliest . . . . . . .Judy Kronenberger

Dave Marsh . . . . . . . More Bounce To The Ounce . . . . . .Elsie Hassink

Jay Phelps . . . . . . . . . . . Wittiest . . . . . . . . . . Ginny Bednar

John Bock . . . . . . . . Mr. and Mrs. Euclid . . . . . . Sandy Patmore

John Verh . . . . . . . . . . . Gabbiest . . .. . . . . . . . Bev O'Hare

Bob Erzen . . . . . . . . . . . Quietest . . . . . . . . Darlene Mercurio

Don Woodford . . . . . . . . . Most Fickle . . . . . . . . Sally Lyons

John Bomback . . . . .Broadest Shoulders-Tiniest Waist . . . Carol Pagels

Bob McCormack . . . . . . . . . Nicest Legs . . . . . . . . . Judy Judice

Bob Boyton . . . . Loudest Argyles-Best Accessories. . . Bertie Stampfel

Jay Phelps . . . . . . . . . . Court Jester . . . . . . . . Patty Gribbons

Chris Magnusson . . . . . . . Hottest Rodder . . . . . . . . Barb Zellers

Bob McCormack . . . . . . . Longest Eyelashes . . . . . . . . . Barb Rowe

Bert Ranke . . . . . . . . Salesman--Saleswoman . . . . . . Rita Jane Rici

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“LOVELORE GALORE”

GALS AND THEIR “PET PEEVE”

BERTIE STAMPFEL: Don’s lack of pep and energy. BARBARA COONS: Bob smoking cigars. DEANNA KRAMER: Bill’s philosophy on life: “Better late than never.” MARILYN FRANKS: Ray’s inability to keep his golf Lessons to himself. I want to Learn from a “pro.” TINA DANIELS: The funny way Ken teases me. DONNA FIELDING: Dick’s being late. JUNE TOPLAK:

Chuck not even having time to give me one of his senior pictures.

CAROL MOORE: Jerry’s large appetite.

CAROL LINDQUIST:

Ken’s love of peanut butter on toast.

VIRGINIA HOWARD: Bob’s griping about my “small” appetite. CAROL PALMER: Tony usually being late. JUDY BEACHAM:

Even though Burt is much smarter than I am, he still eats off the wrong side of his fork.

SANDY MESTER: Ivan doesn’t understand me. JOY LUCE: Chris’s cars. CAROL LUIKART: Perry’s pet names

GUYS AND THEIR “PET PEEVE”

DON WOODFORD: Bertie’s slouch. BOB POSSINGTON: Barbie drinking champagne. BILL JONES:

Deanna eating Pizza everywhere we go

RAY MORA: Marilyn always bending my thumb back every time we get in a fight.

KEN DOWLING: Tina’s sly comments DICK OSBORNE: Donna’’s wearing Bermudas. CHUCK HOMER:

When June even speaks of good weather, our date is interrupted by rain squalls.

JERRY NORDSTROM: Carol being grouchy more than three times a week.

KEN KEEPER: Carol constantly beating up on me.

BOB HALE: Ginger’s appetite on a date. TONY LONGO: Carol wearing Bermudas. BURT JUDSON:

Judy never pouts if things don’t go her way.

IVAN BAKER: Wondering every minute whether Sandy is going to hit me or kiss me.

CHRIS MAGNUSSON: I have no complaints. PERRY LEWIS:

Carol’s cousins’ calling me “Jim.”

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CROSSWORD PUQQLES

Across

1. Initials of senior counselor 3. That man 5. Initials of teachers in Ind. Arts 7. That is 8. Sponsor of Euclidian 10. Initials rhyming with first name of Mrs. Stewart 11. Age 12. Teacher of World History 14. Initials of Science teacher 15. Comparative conjunction 17. Mr. Pillot’s right-hand man 20. Science teacher in charge of P. A. Club 22. Class of 1956 23. Amiable librarian 24. Initials of homeroom teacher in 304

Down

1. Ask her about School Spirit. 2. First name of teacher whose last name is owned by 3 teacher 3. Friendly greeting 4. Last half of famous studio of photography 6. Member of Ind. Arts department 9. Nickname of Mr. Robuck 13. Same as 23 across 16. What students must do when the bell rings for class to begin 18. Reversed initials of a recently drafted Senior Eng. Teacher 19. What students like to chew in class 21. First syllable of that same Sewing teacher

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Across

1. An expensive car 3. A social affair for seniors that was held May 19 6. The initials of Euclid High School 7. Sydney Onderdonk’s initials 8. Initials of this year’s V. P. of Student Council 9. Mr. Rosenthal’s first name 11. The same thing as one down, only reversed and singular 13. Bob is his first name and he’s a tall tennis player 16. Dave Holmes’ initials 17. Laura’s last name rhymes with “main” 19. One letter of alphabet doubled 20. First part of last name of a senior girl—a color 22. Carol Link’s initials 23. Miss Luse’s first name 24. Sally is this senior girl’s first name and her last is an animal

Down

1. Seniors wear them before graduation.

2. Seniors will graduate in this building 3. Postscript 4. Kind of flowers to be carried by senior girls 5. Ray Mora’s initials 10. Barbara Turnbull’s initials 14. Miss Gore and Miss Clark both have this same first name 15. Diane’s last name—rhymes with think, then add o at end 18. Mr. Lucas’ first name spelled backwards 21. Mr. Cook’s first name 22. Carol Sprochi’s initials.