Leechburg High School - Minetas Yearbook (Leechburg, PA)

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RUTH HILL, A. B. Goucher College Languages Senior sponsor MARION ARTMAN, B. S. Indiana State Teacher's College English, Literature Junior sponsor RUTH VOGEL, A. B., M. Litt. University of Pittsburgh English Sophomore sponsor CHARLOTTE STIDHAM, B, S. Indiana State Teacher's College English Eighth grade sponsor FACULTY AND RELIGIOUS ED. Washington and Jefferson History, P. O. D. Sophomore spon sor MARY K. CLARKIN, B. S. Slippery Rock State Teacher's College Physical Ed., History Freshman spon so I' FORREST A. FORD, B. S. Physical Education, History Freshman sponsor MELVA P. HOUCHENS Grove City College History, Civics Seventh grade sponsor St RELIGIOUS EDUCATION anding-left to right Sit Rev. M. B. Goldner Rev. H, A. Bruder Rev. C. W. Kelley Rev. H. R. Little Father Nyiri Dr. E. C. Good Father Joseph ting-left to right Father Hubert Father Hanicalc Rev. W. F. Pfeifer, .lr Dr. G. E. Bowersox Rev, W, E, Sullivan Rev J. O. McCown

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The class finally reached the top-they were now the mighty Seniors. This year Walter Lander was chosen as the leader of the class. He was assisted by the following members of the class: Vice President . , Steve Besci Secretary ,..,. . . . Theresa Oglietti Treasurer . . ,.,.. ...,......c,.........,.,...........,..,......i. , Richard Coy Minetas work went into full swing. The Seniors traveled to Vandergrift in November and were shot , of course we mean they had their pictures taken for Minetas . Next the class assembled to select class invitations and name cards. This was done with much satisfaction to all. At mid-year, the Senior boys' schedules were remodeled by request of the government. The courses that were presented to the boys were aeronautics, elec- tricity, physical training, mathematics, and international code. These courses were intended to help the boys who were to enter the armed services in the near future. Although the new courses were given, the English and P. O. D. courses were still required. During the last part of February, a capable committee set to work to pick the annual class play. After careful study, they picked a three-act comedy entitled Poor Dear Edgar which was presented on Friday, March 'l2th. It proved a great success. May rolled around and the Seniors were presented with a highly different Prom than was ever presented in L. H. S. This was due to the war, but still proved a great success despite circumstances. Soon the Seniors began to think about their all-important commencement program. After much careful planning, they finally chose A Salute to the Defend- ers of Democracy. They started to work diligently perfecting the program under the careful direction of their faithful sponsors. On May 16, the baccalaureate service was presented to the Seniors by Reverend E. C. Good, D. D. Just five days later the Seniors presented their last effort in Leechburg High School-their com- mencement program. Thus, the class of 1943 ended its life in high school. They are now ready to start their trek on the well-beaten path of life. Many of the boys are to enter the armed services perhaps to become famous heroes for Uncle Sam. Whatever these people may undertake, l'm sure they are going to come out on top. Good luck and au revoir, Seniors! Senior Class Officers 15