Derry Township High School - L Histoire Yearbook (Yeagertown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

THE 1947 Slue and (jcld PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS DERRY TWP. HIGH SCHOOL THE 1947 Slue anal (jd4 of Derry Township H. S. Derry, Pa. PORTRAYS STUDENT LIFE .... HOME OF The Staff Editor .............. Co-Editors .......... Business Manager Advertising Manager Sports Editor ....... Asst. Sports Editor Staff Photographer .. Advisor ............. .... M. Liebermann M. Soltis, M. Hazlett ......... L. Kennedy .......... R. Payne .......... J. Burns .......... G. Deffler .......... R. Kaeff .... Mrs. Zamperini 2 We UCHW . . . OUR FACULTY Mr. Baron Mrs. Baumgardner Miss Brindle WE HONOR OUR FACULTY We, the Senior Class of 1947, dedicate our Annual to those who so richly deserve our gratitude, our teachers. Through their efforts, we are prepared to face the future confidently, equipped with the courage, knowledge, and foresight they have fostered in our hearts and minds. By their continuous striving for a fuller, broader education and their willingness to help us, our instructors set an example we would do well to follow. They have been our guides through these halls of learning; our advisors, our friends. We humbly express our appreciation. Mr. Caputo Mr. Ondrcy Mr. Struble Mr. Conti Mr. Cook Mr. Edmunds Mr. Egli Mr. Urch Mr. Webor Miss Williams Mrs. Zamperini PetMnalitieA administration SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN 7 educational ieadete Supervising Principal MR. CARNACK—This energetic and enterprising man has his fingertips at the pulse of the Township. His resourcefulness and good sense have helped to raise Derry Township to its present standard. Mr Carnack is the friend of every student in the high school; he seldom forgets faces. In spite of the fact that his many and varied activities make heavy demands upon his time, Mr. Carnack reserves parts of each day for encouraging words and genial smiles. His interest and efforts in behalf of the graduates of our high school will long be remembered and appreciated. Mr. Carnack v Principal MR. COULTER—Derry Township High School is very fortunate in having for its principal, such a capable and unselfish leader. Never too busy to stop and give friendly advice to anyone at anytime, Mr. Coulter can always be depended upon to put his whole heart into running our school and solving the problems of our students. In dealing with the teachers and students, Mr. Coulter is unbiased and unprejudiced. He commands respect and attention, and has done a remarkable job of disciplining in our school since his return from the service. 8 Mr. Coulter Scatd ctf education The School Board The school board of Derry Township is a group of highly respectable citizens elected for a term of six years by the people of this community. To be on the school board, one must have a good moral character, be twenty-one years or more of age, and one must have been a resident of this district for at least one year prior to the date of one's election or appointment. These men lay plans for the erecting of new buildings, the repair of buildings already in use, the installation of furnaces and water systems into schools and many other things. Above all, it is their duty to balance the budget and keep Derry Township's affairs running smoothly. The men on the school board try to do their best for the township and are always grateful for suggestions from the people they represent. r j Mr. Kcstner, Mr. Kisl—President, Mr. Cobes—Vice President, Mr. Stemmier Seated (•■ .—Mr. Shaw—Secretary, Non-membor, Mr. Krinock, Mr. Waggle, Mr. Short Standing ( • 9 Scholarship—Mary Anna Liebermann . . . Here is a girl with changing moods. Once she is just a happy-go-lucky school girl, with not o core in the world; then another time she is very serious about every little thing. Always has her work done well and ncvor fearing to challenge the future, that's Mary Anna. Off to college, studying in her medical profession, we know that she will always look back at her high school days as her happiest days. Outstanding Sports—Jack Clark . . . Selected from many worthy candidates. Jack wos chosen the Man-of-the-year in sports at Derry Township. His record during four years of football, track, and baskotball is indeed an enviable one. Few athletes ploy the game as hard and as fairly as Jack does. His cleverness rated him tops in basketball. A woll-doveloped personality and a well-filled schedule bespeak Jack's integrity and intelligence. He is a popular lad with the obility to become a success. Versatility—Helen Guxik . . . Helen has participated in almost every activity at Derry Township at different timos. A capable and reliable student, she has been an active member of many organizations—the Personality Club, of which she is President, National Honor Society, Commercial Club, two years as librarian, feature writer for the Dor-Tow, and secretary for Mr. Carnack. She proved her versatility by altornotoly enacting an hilarious imitation of Bing Crosby and delivering thought provoking speochos on Junior Town Hall of the Air. Mary Anna liobermann Helen Guzik PerAcnalitieA Popular Girl—Rosanne Payne ... A happy-hearted loti who doserves the honor of being elected moil popular girl of the Clast of '47. Rosanne radiates energy and good-will. This easy-to-know, easy-to-liko girl works hard at her studies, although sho finds more fun outside the classroom. Rosanne holps to koop Township spirits up with hor contagious laughter. Sho is advertising manager of the Bluo Gold and sooms to havo a knack for getting those ads. Yes, that's Rosiel Leadership—Clark McKowon ... An outstanding student in many ways, Corky is president of the Student Council, mombor of National Honor Society, Forensics League, French Club. He also showod interest in sports, particularly basketball and track. Corky has the qualities of a good leador—determination, honesty, broadminded opinions. He is respected by teachers and friends for his good sense and character. With marks well above average, he would be an asset in any field, but Clark has chosen medicine as his profession. Popular Boy—Kenneth Smith ... A good-looking man with a friendly attitude and laughing eyes? Why that's Kenny, or Weego as he is better known. A member of the Monogram Club and Der-Tow staff, Weege played football until an injury forced him into the sidelines. Ever-ready for fun ond merriment, Ken can be relied upon to know the latest jokes. An intelligent and pleasant companion, he has a sensible and realistic outlook upon lifo. His favorite saying is I'm all there. Clark McKowen Kenneth Smith Rosanne Payne Problems are brought before the Golden Eagle NAME—ALIAS—ACCUSED OF—PLEA Allison, Jean—Jeanie—Liking trumpet-players—I don't mean Harry James Anderson, Patty—Pat—Being full of pep—I have to be, I'm a cheerleader Andrako, Helen—Andy—being carefree—Guilty, I'm from Loyalhanna Angus, Cecelia—Shorty—Being friendly—I like everyone Barnhart, Jane—Janie—Liking tall, dark men—Shows I have good taste Bertsch, Margaret—Tiny—Having pretty dimpled cheeks when she smiles— They're date bait Boring, Erma—Erma—Possessing pretty blond tresses—And it's natural too, not peroxide blonde Calabrese, Rose—Bucky—Liking mystery stories—They don't give me nightmares Chockla, Eileen—Chock—Never missing a dance—I love to dance Claycomb, Lois—Lo—Always being willing to help—Sure, why not? Cronan, Jean—Jeanie—Being late for classes—The bell always rings too soon Cummings, Dorothy—Dot—Hating to leave school—Are you kidding? Denkovich, Margaret—Marg—Forever chewing gum—It's good for the teeth Fink, Patricia—Pat—Spending more time on her bass fiddle than her studies— Music is more fun Guzik, Helen—Bing—Spending her money on Bing Crosby records—No one can sing like Bing Hamill, Irene—Beanie—Giggling—Guilty, but I can't help it Harshell, Ethel—Epplie—Always gabbing—I like to talk Himler, Mavis—Mavis—Never loafing—I have too much to do Hughes, Lavonne—Vonny—Liking pickles—They aid digestion Kennedy, Lois Jean—Loie—Having natural curly hair—I guess I'm just lucky Kondrich, Dolores—Dolly—Drawing pin-up girls—I decorate my room with them Kovalish, Margaret—Slim—Being quiet—That's a laugh Marco, Marcella—Marcella—Always eating—I'm hungry McGinnis, Charlotte—Charlotte—Being a basketball enthusiast—Basketball's a very interesting sport Palek, Clara—Shorty—Never being seen without that Loyalhanna gang—We have such good times together Perry, Thelma—Thelma—Spending her money on new clothes—Can you think- of a better way? Phillips, Dolores—Deede—Planning a marriage career—See my ring Phillips, Margaret—Marg—Always combing her hair—I have to keep it in place Pristas, Mary—Blondie—Having a soft voice—It doesn't pay to talk loud Sinemus, Mary Edna—Mary—Being quiet and intelligent—You don't know me very well Smith, Betty Lou—Smitty—Always boosting Derry Twp's football team—Township's team is tops Stahovec, Catherine—Katy—Liking to type—It's fun Tommasini, Jean—Jeanie—Never being seen without a big smile—I always smile when I'm happy Yancy, Anna—Anna Kay—Never being without a cheery hello—A cheery hello makes many friends Blockovich, Frank—Frank—Being Mr. Ondrey's helper—Sometimes I get out of a class Kaeff, Robert—Bob—Liking photography better than Trig—Photography's my hobby. Trig's my hobble Neil, Ronald—Ronnie—Teasing girls—Oh well, girls tease me, too Short, James—J. K.—Prefering baseball to Grammar—Baseball's not so complicated Rellick, Joseph—Joe—Having Room 10 girls in a dither—I don't see why 12 The Golden Eagle gathers evidence NAME—ALIAS—ACCUSED OF- PLEA James Burns—Jimmy—being an artist—I can't draw Patricia Brinker—Patty—playing a sax—I can't play Jack Clark—Jack—collecting pencils—I do not Dale Cromling—Crowbar—being quiet—I'm not so quiet Carl Carlson—Swede—playing tic tack toe—It's fun Ruth Cinibulk—Ruthie—eating ice cream—No harm in that Sam DeCario—Sammy—liking English—Do I ????? Evelyn Fry—Evelyn—listening to the radio—Sure is soothing Donald Farabaugh—Don—likes algebra—Ha Ha Marian Gamble—Red—likes wearing sweaters—natch I I I Josephine Hawanchak—Josey—jitterbugging—the bug hit me Marie Hazlett—Chub—running for the bus—things are hard to find Nancy Jo Hill—Nancy—playing the piano—It's fun Edith Hauser—Edie—writing to a French boy—not I Lois Huffman—Lo—doing English—who?? I??? Lillian Resslar—Tillie—hitting sour notes—that wasn't I Helen McKIveen—Mac—never missing Roy Rogers—do you blame me? Florence Janoscrat—Fee—being busy all the time—Sez who? Edith Jewell—Edie—understanding algebra—once in a while Kathleen Karasack—Tucky—laziness—just lazy Paul Long—Shorty—liking French—Phooey John Repko—Johnny—knowing his physics—Me????? Nettie Mae Steeves—Nettie—chewing gum—What's wrong Mary Anna Liebermann—Dutch—liking basketball—Lovely! Lovely! Grace Marie Kunz—Gracie—always being busy—Don't blame me Edward Nadji—Ed—being studious—Who told a lie Doris Osinkoski—Sinky—always in a hurry—Can't help it Ruth Ruble—Ruthie—being ambitious—I wouldn't say that Dominic Piscione—Rooster—being first to leave class—You bet Ernest Pinchock—Ernie—Being a book worm—Me .... Mildred Petrosky—Millie—always hunting fora mirror—Someone has it Clifford Elliott—Cliff—teasing girls—What's it to ya? Martha Soltis—Fruff—playing the piano—I like it Doris Sheffler—Dee—stuck on geometry problems—I can't help it Wilbur Stemmier—Wib—thinks a lot of Trig—naturally William Shultz—Bill—taking Trig book home—Of course Nell Marie Thomas—Nellie—not liking to roller skate—the opposite. Honey Antonia Rachocki—Toni—always whispering—So what? Marcella Wasco—Marcy—conspiring with Antonia—Natch-- 13 Golden Eagle passes judgment on the seniors NAME—ALIAS—ACCUSED OF—PLEA Gallick, Anna—Annie—being quiet—Oh, I'm not! Aloisio, John—Johnny—being tall—I grew that way Perna, Salvatore—Sal—telling jokes—That's one, son Jenkins, Jane—Janie—always talking to Florence—I have lots to say Brezinski, Jennie—Jen—being studious—Not I Payne, Rosanne—Rosie—making noise—I reformed Flasick, Joseph—Joe—having red hair—It's nearly blond Smith, Kenneth—Weege—liking parties—I'm all there Waddle, James—Jim—having a nice smile—I can't see it Zedick, John—Johnny—playing the accordion—I like music Hall, Russell—Russ—never frowning—No reason to Muir, Florence—Flo—always giggling—It was funny! Henry, Helen—Honey—being a good dramatic speaker—I get a lot of practice Musso, Nancy—Nance—having lots of curls—I like 'em Yarchak, Kathryn—Katy—getting lots of sleep—(Yawn) Guilty Palko, Edmund—Ed—seeing many movies—That's me, boy Johnson, Harry—H. P.—being a flirt—(long, low whistle) Petrosky, Frank—Frank—being intelligent—Oh, come now . . . Sopko, Stephen—Steve—getting good marks—You're thinking of someone else Neighly, James—Jim—driving his car all the time—It's fun Ritz, Mary Lou—Ritzy—liking football games—They're exciting Mock, Joan—Joan—being a swell dancer—I wouldn't say that Irwin, Mary Jane—Janie—liking square dances—Yes, I do Lawry, John—Ham—teasing girls—No kidding? Osinkoski, Bob—Ferd—liking to eat—Do you have any food? Cignetto, Charles—Charley—talking perfect French—I spent some time in France Phillips, Joseph—Joe—Leading an argument—Wanta fight about it? Polinsky, Michael—Mike—being good-natured—Why not? McKowen, Clark—H. C.—being active in everything—Nope, I'm lazy Olsen, Thomas—Tom—lending a helping hand—It keeps me busy Katana, Mary Ann—Mert—having a nice voice—I wish I did Siko, John—Johnny—being good-looking—You're only kidding Lewis, Lee—Corky—skipping school to ski—Well, now Heiple, Donald—Don—beating out the rhythm—Got music in my soul Sobota, Albert—Al—liking English III—Could be Dicesere, James—Jim—having wavy hair—Honest, it's natural Siko, Joseph—Joe—getting around—Maybe so, maybe so Thurkins, Paul—Turk—being a heart-breaker—Gee, you flatter me Mehalic, Michael—Mike—being rather shy—Not guilty Harris, Russell—Russ—liking school—Now wait a minute Vargo, Walter—Walt—being a groovy jitterbug—Luv it, luv it Gera, Veronica—Vere—always having a good time—You said it 14 4 year cff teaming £enicr ClaAA OFFICERS President ......... Vice-President ..... Secretary-Treasurer Advisor ............ James Burns Robert Kaeff Jean Allison Miss Nicol Senior Class History Late in August, 1943, the Golden Eagle left a bundle at the doorstep of Derry Township High School. A large bundle, too; it contained 221 freshmen students to be put thru four years of school and called for, when finished, by the same messenger who plans to scatter them throughout the world wherever they will do the most good and make the most of their talents. How far away those days seem to us, the stately Seniors; yet how close they are when we begin to think of leaving our Alma Mater. As Freshmen, we made good targets for many jokes but we sold our share of stamps, bonds, chances, and magazines. We joined various organizations and brought our new and original ideas to the fore. As Sophomores, we showed promise of becoming fine citizens. The qualities which our teachers strove to cultivate within us began to appear. Then in our Junior Year we became important as the next-to-graduating class. Our enthusiasm was noted at football and basketball games and at track meets. Some of our members won recognition in different sports, clubs, and studies. Our Class Presidents have been Wilbur Stemmier, Freshmen year—Dave Valek, Sophomore year—and Ken Smith, Junior year. At last we have become Seniors. One happy day when we, yes us, assumed that role of the dignified Senior Class. We chose Jim Burns as Class President and Clark McKowen as President of the Student Council. Although our Junior Class play was a real success and our Junior-Senior Prom a dream-date, we surpassed them with our Senior Class Play, our good time at the Junior-Senior Prom of 1947, the hayrides, theater parties, initiations, one-act plays, radio programs, debates, dances, and many other entertainments. Our last year at Derry Township High School was climaxed by our moving and impressive Baccalaureate and our solemn and, somewhat tearful Commencement night. Let us review the ranks with the Golden Eagle: We have lost 100 students, our Senior enrollment is 121; we have gained new friends, broadened our interests, and developed our characters. Talents have been discovered that were never suspected. We have proved our ability to learn and to think. Foundations have been laid that will never be broken or destroyed; ambitions have been furthered; hearts and minds encouraged. We have forgotten the pretty unpleasant things and remember only the occasions when we felt a genuine interest in something, the laughs we shared with friends, the dreams that are becoming realities. Surely we have a great deal to be thankful for in our four wonderful years here at Derry Township High School. 16 Checking op. Oct the Att c titiiny Busy commercials. A. interesting debate. Pensive. What's so interesting? Why didn't you show op last night? Did you bring your monoy? The helploss fomales. 17 KEEPING UP TRADITIONS JEAN MAE ALLISON . . . Mr. Carnack's blond secretary is popular with both boys and girls ... is also an enthusiastic member of our band . . . her charm and friendlinoss is admired by all who know her. JOHN ALOlSIO . . . Quiet . . . soft-spoken . . . ready to oblige with a helping hand when needed . . . one of those all-round nico people everyone likes . . . he's a good student and tops at Twp. PATRICIA ANDERSON . . . Everyono knows Patty ... a pretty cheerleader who never seoms to run out of pep . . . football is her main interest ... is also an active member in several clubs and a member of The National Honor Society. HELEN ANDRAKO ... A tiny commercial student from Room ten, who thinks there is no place like Loyalhanna . . . Helen always has a ready smile and novor seems to hove a care in the world. CECILIA ANGUS . . . Short and sweet, that's Cecilia . . . what she lacks in sizo she makes up in industriousness . . . hopes to become a secretary after graduation . . . everyone thinks our smallest senior is pretty snazzy. JANE BARNHART . . . Who could ask for a prettier drum majorette than Janey ... a really nice girl with loads of imagination . . . always has a smile for everyone . . . her pretty red hair is the envy of all. MARGARET A. BERTSCH . . . Petite and pretty Margaret with her cute dimples charms everyone with friendliness . . . always loyal to our football team . . . makes an ideal cheerleader and sports fan . . . hails from Millwood . . . popular with tho boys. FRANK BLOCKOVICH . . . One of Mr. Ondrey's hard working Ag students . . . Frank's handy to have around, always ready and willing to help out . . . can usually be found working in the shop ... or doing chores for someone. ERMA BORING . . . Nice smile . . . friendly disposition . . . ambition to become an efficient secretary . . . her pretty blond hair has brought many admiring glances . . . shy but o true friend when you get to know her. JENNIE BREZINSKI . . . Jennie is a quiet, sincere, very charming person and comes from Brenizer ... a capable librarian, she is also a good student . . . her friendliness makos her well-liked by everyone. 18 AND GOOD GRADES..... PATRICIA BRINKER . . . Patly i an active member in the band and orchestra . . . full of pep and fun . . . favorite pastimes are drawing and ice-skating . . . impulsive and kind-hearted . . . she never has time to worry or fret. JOHN BRODAR . . . John was in the infantry in Italy for many months ... his record as a soldier is one of the best ... a dependable lad with plenty of good common sense . . . likes first hand information on war. JAMES BURNS . . . One of our cartoonists who spends much of his spare time at his home room drawing pictures on the board . . . upright and progressive by nature . . . always accomplishes whatever he sets out to do . . . president of the senior class and one of our best in track. ROSE CALABRESE . . . Bucky hails from Bradenville . .. can usually be found with a bunch of girls gabbing and eating ice cream . . . fond of murder mysteries and dancing . . . her attractive smile has won her many lasting friends. CARL CARLSON . . . Always found with Ed, Sam, and Dominic . . . you never know what's next with Carl . . . ready to hand out or take a laugh at any time . . . favorite pastimes ore hunting and playing tic tack too. EILEEN CHOCKLA . . . Pretty . . . popular . . . friendly . . . and efficient, that's our Eileen ... a regular to football games . . • fond of dancing . . . seldom seen without Patty . . . her radiant smilo charms all of her many friends. RUTH CINIBULK . . . Tall . . . blond . . . hails from Clover Hill . . . lucky is the firm that gets her as secretary . . . favorite pastimes are playing the piano and ice-skating . . . she likes all out-door sports. JACK CLARK . . . Hails from Oaklawn ... is noted as one of the Oaklawn twins . . . seems to be bashful and only talks when he has something to say . . . participates in all sports . . . and is A plus in all. LOIS CLAYCOMB ... A tiny blond from Wost Derry . . . likes to read and laugh . . . has a good time where ever she goes . . . full of fun . . . Lois has made many loyal friends during her four years at Dorry Township. DALE CROMLING . . . Good-looking . . . energetic . . . popular with girls os well as boys . . . Dale is a true and loyal friond to all . . . active and ambitious ... he is ever striving to gel ahead . . . hails from Wost Dorry. 19 JEAN CRONAN . . . Another of our ambitious future secretaries who rates high in popularity . . . companionable and cheerful . . . Jean is a pleasant little girl with a sunny disposition . . . her home is in Millwood. DOROTHY CUMMINGS . . . Dot's always out for a good time . . . likes dancing and sports ... all hor many frionds think she's tops . . . hails from Brenizcr . . . amiable disposition and ever-ready courtesy. SAM DeCARIO . . . Sammy is known to everyone . . . shy . . . industrious . . . hails from Millwood ... is not hard to get along with and has won a great number of friends with his ever present smile. MARGARET DENKOVICH ... A quiot, friendly lass who takes her work seriously and hopes to be a stenographer after graduation . . . Margaret is always willing to lend a holping hand where sho is noeded. JAMES DICESERE . . . Jim spent 35 months in the U. S. Navy . . . he is catching up on his studies now . . . you can't miss that smile of his or that wavy hair . . . this is a friendly ox-G. I. whose shy ways have found a place in all the daily routinos. CLIFFORD ELLIOTT . . . Tall . . . red-haired . . . pleasant . . . lot of fun . . . o bosom pal of Johnny's . . . Clifford is known for his friendliness to everyone . . . member of the Der-Tow staff . . . favorite pastime is dancing . . . famous saying is What's it to ya? LEAVING BEHIND HAPPY DAYS DONALD FARABAUGH . . . Handsome . . . shy . . . courteous . . . Don showed his remarkable ability in salesmanship by being highest salesman in chances . . . can always be found in Room 12 . . . hails from Cooperstown. PATTY RUTH FINK . . . Pat is quito an accomplished musician, having won 2nd place in state forensic and music league last year . . . her ready smile has won her great popularity since her arrival at Derry Twp. JOSEPH FLASICK . . . Joe is ono of the nicest persons at Twp. .. he played a good brand of football during his years as a student . . . sandy hair and a splendid physique caught the eye of more than one girl. EVELYN FRY ... A quiet girl who lives in Cooperstown . . . accomplishes anything she undertakes . . . always seen with Edith . . . friendly . . . well-liked . . . sincere . . . favorite pastime is listening to the radio. 20 ANN GALLICK . . . Ann wo new of the beginning of her sen-ior year but now tho it a real D. T. H. S. girl . . . the hat a toff drawl and gentle wayt . . - makot friendt eatily . . . the't tip top. MARIAN GAMBLE ... A commercial ttudcnt with dazzling rod hair ... no one ever teet her frown . . . takoi tpocial intorott in tportt . . . pretty . . . likeable . . . popular . . . Marian thinkt that thoro it nothing like jitterbugging. VERONICA GERA . . . Liket football . . . and dancing . . . livet of Peanut and it an inteparoble friend of Mary Lou . . . naturally curly hair??? . . . tofl-tpoken . . . quiet . . . tort of a perton who maket friendt with ovoryone. HELEN GUZIK . . . Helen, our venatile tenior, hat proven hor popularity by being elected preiident of the perton-ality club . . . tho it alto an efficient tecretary in Mr. Carnack't office ... a dopondable latt tuch at Helen it alwayt in great demand. RUSSELL HALL ... A good-looking red-head . . . intelligent . . . he ralet an A all around . . . hat an eat, drink, and bo merry diipoiition . . . Rutt comot from Loyalhanna . . . likot tportt, otpecially football. IRENE HAMIU . . . Boanie it a rare ttudont . . . full of fun at woll at ambition . . . alwayt ready to help out any time . . . active in tchool activities and well likod by all her fellow itudentt. AND TOUGH EXAMS.... RUSSELL HARRIS . . . One seldom toot Russell without a grin on hit face . . . teemt to enjoy life, that it, taking it eaty . . . interested in everything that goet on . . . cheerful and obliging when asked to help. ETHEL HARSHELL ... A tiny now-comer who hat won many friendt at Derry Twp. ... a momber of the Der-Tow ttaff . . . liket to laugh and alwayt ready for a good time . . . ratei high in popularity. EDITH HAUSER . . . Small . . . thy . . . spends mott of hor lime with Marie . . . Edith It an excellent example of Good things come in small packages . . . hor charming personality draws friondthip. JOSEPHINE HAWANCHAK . . . Joty keept Room 12 olive with her ciever remarks and ken tense of humor . . . known for her tunny disposition . . . hor motto it, Be happy, hcoi'hy, and poor . . . favorito pastime it jitter-bugging. 21 LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE MAVIS HIMIER ... A quiet, tiny lots whoio wi h is to be a secretary ... a mombor of tho student council, active in school activities . . . rates high in intelligence . . . popular with girls and boys both. LOIS HUFFMAN . . . One of our high stepping majorettes . . . Lois is ono little girl who cherishes the friendship of another little girl whose name is Lillian . . . takes great interest in football and in all other sports. LAVONNE HUGHES ... A small dependable little miss with a sunny smilo as woll as personality that wins her many frionds . . . Lavonne never shirks a task . . . always willing to help out and will make an attractive secretary for some lucky person. MARY JANE IRWIN . . . Popular lass with plenty of class . . . admired for her kind nature . . . Mary Jane likes to dance . . . slow smile makos friends quiotly . . . studious, yot sho has time for lots of fun . . . pretty hair. FLORENCE JANOSCRAT . . . Efficient and dependable lass who always has her work done on time . . . inseparable companion of Ruth . . . member of the commercial club plus being a good debater in forensics. JANE JENKINS . . . Usually with Florence, Jane is an attractive blonde girl . . . she loves to talk to her close friends although others find her quiet . . . hard-working, sho always doos her best. MARIE HAZLETT . . . Cheerful, lively . . . popular . . . Marie is liked by overyone . . . there is never a dull momont with Mario . . . always roady to share a good joke . . . possesses a rare sense of humor. DON HEIPLE . . . Don is our young man with a horn . . . friendly and obliging . . . ready to join in the merrymaking . . . intelligent, too . . . director of band his junior year . . . always praising Harry Evan's orchostra. HELEN HENRY ... A nice personality, a ready grin, and studious habits . . . that's Helen . . . she belongs to the Library Club, the Latin Club, is a good dramatic speakor, likes dancing and comes from Mcchosneytown. NANCY JO HILL . . . Music is Nancy's main interest . . . she is one of our famous pianists . . . popular . . . well-liked . . . good naturod and has a cheery smile . . . she will be long remombered for hor raro personality. 22 NOT JUST VACATION EDITH JEWELL . . . Usually found at Room 12 with Evolyn . . . a tuition student from Ligonier Twp. . . . Silonco is golden seems to be Edith's policy though sho has found that this policy is very responsive in attracting frionds. HARRY JOHNSON . . . Shaky was in the U. S. Navy for many months ... he is quite a guy . . . wonderful dancer, has got a rhythm bounco . . . sure to have a good time no mattor what ho does. ROBERT KAEFF . . . Photography is his hobby and he does it very well . . . intelligent, never frowns, likos sports and music . . . a hard worker who always keeps plugging till he wins . . . uses his spending money traveling to Blairsville. KATHLEEN KARASACK . . . Tucky rates high as a friend to Mildred and to all . . . her favorite hang-out is the office practice room . . . though her visits there always have a definite purposo . . . likes to squoro-dance and gab in study-hall. MARY ANN KATANA . . . Possessor of a beautiful voice and a grand personality . . . likes to dance and have a good timo, anytime . . . Mary Ann laughs at life's troubles . . . makes frionds quickly, never loses them. LOIS JEAN KENNEDY ... An onorgetic membor of tho Bluo and Gold staff . . . intelligent, friendly and popular .. . cooperative and helpful, Lois Jean is a true friend to all ... a nice smile for everyone rates her tops with her fellow students. DOLORES KONDRICH ... A bright Commercial student from Snydertown who is always laughing and carefree . . . Dolores never seems to run out of energy and is always ready to help out whenever she can . . . Commercial Club President. MARGARET KOVALISH . . . Margaret is really a friend to all . . . taking the commercial course to prove herself to be capable of being a secretary certainly did prove it a worthy undertaking ... is quiet and dependable. GRACE MARIE KUNZ . . . One of Mr. Caputo's socrotaries . . . she is always striving for a high goal . . . with her ambitiousness she will surely get ahead . . . seems to be a pretty good friend of Martha's. . LEE LEWIS . . . Corky is head manager on the football field . . . has more than his share of brains and knows how to use them . . . popular man-obout-town with a flno sense of humor. 23 MARY ANNA LIEBERMANN ... The gal with high intellect who makos the most of her high school days . . . with Mary Anna every day is packed foil of Physics, Goometry, work, play and plenty of mirth. PAUL LONG . . . Known to everyone as Shorty Long . . . Paul is especially interested in track . . . has a good word for everyono and always ready for a good laugh . . . hails from New Alexandria. MARCELLA MARCO ... A tall brunette with dark sparkling eyes and a pleasing personality ... a very popular lass with both boys and girls . . . Marcella never shirks a task and always tries to do her best in everything. CHARLOTTE McGINNIS . . . Charlotte likes sports and dancing . . . spends much of her time pecking at a typewriter ... a fairer and more good natured girl is hard to find . . . her smile wins her many friends. HELEN McKLVEEN . . . Ambitious . . . and reliable . . . Helon is always ready to undertake any job no matter what it is . . . she can be found at the office any time . . . never lets her work interfere with her friendliness to all. CLARK McKOWEN . . . H. C., or Cork or Buggs, by any or all, he's still president of Student Council, mombor of National Honor Socioty . . . takes active part in track . . . really popular, he possesses a keen mind. SAYING GOODBYE AND PROUDLY JOAN MOCK ... An intelligent blonde . . . President of Library . . . mombor of Debating Team . . . favors dancing and bowl-ing ... a friendly person with gentle ways . . . Joan keeps things on on even keel. FLORENCE MUIR . . . Florence is a great talker when she isn't giggling . . . she spends most of her time with Jane . . . she enjoys dancing and associating with people . . . Florence takes things as they come . . . has a flirtatious smile. NANCY MUSSO . . . Nance is a tall and slender girl with an abundance of black curly hair . . . she's a student from Loyal-hanna ... an obliging friend, and able student, she has pretty eyes. EDWARD NADJI . . . Quiet . . . intelligent . . . studious ... Ed never lets his studies interfere with his loyalty and friendship with others ... ho can always be found with Carl, Dominic, and San . . . hunting is his favorite sport. 24 JAMES NEIGHLY . . . Jim it a downright friendly lad . . . hat o lot of friends ... he is one of our librarians . . . Jim is willing to try anything onco and ho tacklos things with a will. RONALD NEIL ... A tall handsome lad from Derry . . . a star football player and one of Miss Nicol's bost debaters . . . likes to eat, tease girls, and argue . . . intelligent and always ready with a witty answor TOM OLSEN . . . Tom, on Ag boy, has mado a host of friends with his jovial grin and happy disposition . . . makos an honost offorl to holp everyono . . . dependable and sincere, and an asset to any class. DORIS MAE OSINKOSKI . . . Doris has a smile that wins friends . . . always doos hor bost and will surely succeed in this game of lifo . . . likes to jitterbug, is good at it . . . popular . . , petite miss . . . well-dressed. ROBERT OSINKOSKI . . . Ferd , of Ferd, Ace, and Weoge, Inc. . . . boy with the educated too . . . plays good football . . . boys and girls like him . . . nice-looking, well-built, his personality's one that charms. CLARA FALEK ... A reliable little miss with personality plus, a sincere friend with a pretty smile, takes an active interest in school activities . . . hails from Loyalhanno. REMEMBERING DATES EDMUND PALKO . . . Ace is everyone's friend . . . always with Ferd and Wocgo . . . lops in football and personality . . . you can't forget his grin . . . ready for mischief any time . . . has his serious and thoughtful side, too. ROSANNE PAYNE . . . Personality plus , that's Rosanne . . . usually with the threo musketeers . . . gay, charming, honest . . . she rotes high with girls and boys . . . the most fun is where she is, and vice versa . . . advertising manager of the Blue and Gold. ERNEST PENCHCCK . . . Transferred to Derry Twp. from Greens-burg in his junior year, Ernie's quiet manner has won him many friends . . . capable . . . effic'ent . . . friendly . . . favorite pastimo is hunting. SALVATORE PERNA . . . Likoable personality, jokes, a good timo, that's Salvatore . . . makes friends quietly and keeps them . . . seems most interested in Physics Class, is a good chemist . . . has oarned the respect of his classmates. 25 LAUGHING AT JOKES AND DOMINIC PISCIONE . . . Easy going . . . considerate . . . happy-go-lucky . . . are three words that fully describe Dominic . . . always seen with Ed, Sam, and Carl . . . can be found at Room 12 most of the time. MICHAEL POLINSKY . . . Handsome, dark haired, good-natured . . . Miko is well liked ... he makes better than average marks and is a necossary part of school life . . . always on the look-out for a good time. MARY PRISTAS ... A pretty blonde commercial student with a host of friends . . . soft spoken and intelligent . . . Mary has all the qualities for a lasting friendship . . . enjoys a good laugh, makes friends easily. ANTONIA RACHOCKI ... A likeable lass who hails from Bradenville . . . has a smile for everyone . . . quiet and demure . . . sonsiblo . . . loyal . . . Antonia's personality has won her many friends . . . favorite pastime is roller skating. DOLORES PHILLIPS . . . One-half of our twins . . . friendly, pretty, popular, onorgetic and full of fun . . . Dolores gets the most out of school by participating in many activities and enjoying the friendship of both teachers and students. MARGARET PHILLIPS ... A sweet personality mixed with an abundance of ability and charm make Margaret one of our most popular senior girls . . . she likes dancing . . . always has a cheery hello for everyone. THELMA PERRY . . . Her sparkling smile is Thelma's key to popularity . . . she seldom frowns and always has fun whero-ever she goes ... an activo participant in school activities and a friend to all. FRANK PETROSKY ... An ex-serviceman ... a sound thinker is Frank ... his contributions to class are always excellent ... his kind manner will make him welcome anywhere. MILDRED PETROSKY . . . Mildred hails from Cooperstown . . . her ambition is to become a secretary . . . ever ready for a good laugh . . . favorite pastime is talking . . . favorite soy-ing is Aw, Gee . . . loyal friend . . . efficient worker and alert stuaent. JOSEPH PHILLIPS . . . Joe is a genuine friend to all who know him ... he is always good for a laugh . . . seems to be shy but his bashful smile can change in a minute to a devilish grin. 26 SMALL TROUBLES JOHN REPKO . . . John's good naturod masculine smile has mado friends with both girls and boys hero at Derry Twp. LILLIAN RESSLAR . . . Small . . . blond . . . Lillian's charming smile has won her many friends . . . always full of pep and ready for any amount of fun . . . takes a special interest in music . . . ploys in the band and orchestra. MARY LOU RITZ . . . Mary is a girl from Peanut . . . seen always with Veronica . . • she dances, and likes football gamos . . . Mary Lou holps to make life at D. T. H. S. gay. RUTH RUBLE . . . Ruth's smile is the smile that charms and hers are the oyes that can tell a story ... she was given the task of being editor of the Der-Tow and has dono a very good job of it. CHARLES SANTI . . . Charlie is a tall lad with a pleasant outlook on life ... he does his share of studying but doesn't miss out on the fun ... he has a sparetimo job ... is a responsible young man. MARY EDNA SINEMUS . . . Mary is quiet but always makes good sense when she speaks ... a very intelligent lass, takes her work seriously, and can bo depended upon to do her best in everything. DORIS SHEFFLER . . . Doris is a quiet girl from room twelve . . . her shy smile has won a place in all our hearts . . . she selects nursing as her career in which we are sure sho will succood. JAMES K. SHORT . . . Jim is a bright student, loyal friend . . . hard working . . . delights in tinkering in lab . . . likes to tease girls . . . thinks the Wost Dorry baseball team is tops . . . can laugh whon tho joko is on him. WILLIAM SHULTZ . . . Helpful . . . willing . . . ambitious . . . always roady to lond a holping hand . . . Bill's willingness to get ahead will really make him successful in anything ho undertakes . . . runs the movie projector. JOHN SIKO . . . Johnny is one of our ex-G. I.'s . . . served in tho Navy for 18 months then came back to capture tho girls with his A-l personality ... he and his smilo come from Snydertown. JOSEPH SIKO ... A blond is our Joo . . . and a swoll person too . . . he's one of these quiet boys and dofinitoly nice . . . still he has a large share of laughs to his credit . . . leave it to Joo. BETTY LOU SMITH . . . Betty tou has all the requirements for a snappy drum majorette ... an attractive smile, twinkling eyos and a sunny disposition make her popular with her many frionds . . . happy-go-lucky, full of pep. KENNETH SMITH . . . Weege , one of the 3 musketoers . . . president of class junior year ... on Der-Tow Staff . . . known and liked by everyone ... all there when it comes to having some fun. ALBERT SABOTA . . . Hails from Snydortown . . . sorvod two and a half years in the army . . . likes Miss Kas-porik's class ... an enthusiastic football fan . . . keeps his friends laughing at his jokos . . . motto seems bo Wilco , will cooperato, and he docs. MARTHA SOLTIS ... A popular student with a smile that charms ... an industrious membor of the Blue Gold staff . . . favorite pastimes are listening to classical music, ico skating, and dancing . . . even going to school is fun with Martha around. STEVE SOPKO . . . Steve is a combination of sincerity and jokes . . . always has an answer ready ... in classes too, he is a capable student . . . hails from Loyalhanna. FACING THE CATHERINE STAHOVEC ... A bright commercial student, can usually be found in the typing room, hardworking member of the Der-Tow Staff . . . likes dancing, basketball and skating . . . well-liked and intelligent. NETTIE MAE STEEVES . . . Merry . . . good-natured . . . cheerful . . . Nettie has a keen sense of humor which has captured many frionds . . . her favorite pastime is playing the piano . . . hails from Brenizer. WILBUR STEMMIER . . . One of our famous football stars . . . Wib also takos spocial interost in basketball, and track . . . pleasant . . . friondly . . . vigorous . . . always has a big smile which has mado him friends with everyone. NELL MARIE THOMAS . . . Intelligent . . . friendly . . . always ready to air her opinion . . . takos special interest in debating . . . Nell ranks high in personality which has made her a great many friends. 28 PAUL THURKINS . . . Paul devote most of his leisure time to being a saxophonist in a donee band . . . he's good too . . . known by his friends as the Heart-breaker . . . has a way with girls . . . definitely all right. JEAN TOMMASINI ... Is pretty as a picture . . . Jean enjoys her school life to the utmost . . . sparkling smilo and twinkling eyes rate her tops with her friends . . . spends much of her time typing articles for the Der-Tow. WAITER VARGO . . . Came to Derry Twp. in his Junior year and mado a place for himself in the hearts of students . . . just a bit shy . . . groovy jitterbug . . . likes floshy shirts . . . pleasing manners and winning way. JAMES WADDLE . . . Not wastoful, not bold, just nice, and that's saying something . . . Jim is a favorite friend of many people . . . ratos high in scholarship ... his smile is worth its weight in gold. MARCELLA WASCO . . . Efficient . . . conscientious . . . Marcella is an inseparable friend of Antionia . . . her ploasing manner has brought her into all our hearts. ANNA KATHERINE YANCY ... A small friendly girl who never frowns and always has a cheery hello for cvcryono ... a good commercial student . . . likes dancing and football . . . usually seen with Helen and Clara . . . hails from Loyalhanna . . . Anna K. and a good time go hand in hand. FUTURE - UNAFRAID KATHERINE YARCHAK . . . Katy is a good friend to everyone . . . pretty and popular . . . Student Council for four years ... Cheerleader for four years . . . hails from Cooperstown . . . likes to sleep . . . enjoys dancing . . . works at Carl's . JOHN ZEDICK . . . One of those lucky fellows who have wavy ha'r . . . can really play his accordion . . . there's rhythm in those finger tips . . . has lots of pals who appreciate good companionship. JOE RELLICK ... An ex-Army man . . . served 18 months . . . likes to sleep . . . believes in studying lightly which leaves him time for girls . . . has on interesting viewpoint that shows serious thinking . .. likable .. . has nice curly hair. «. ‘MICHAEL MEHALIC . . . Mike o quick witted young man who makes up in personality what he lacks in height ... a happy lad, seldom frowns . . . likes to be lory , . , always willing to have some fun . .. has a cheerful grin. 29 No picture. Caught Offl (jua?4 0 4 4 0 The Four Musketeers. First prize in Pa. Music League. Ready for the hoy ride. Hup-2-3-4. Busy little offico workers. Junior Town Meeting of the Air. It's worth striving for. Johnny's on the spot. 30 . ... A We £ealhf Are Hopo I got a part. Hoping tho tcachor won't SCO. The Barrymore profile, - - -well, almost. Which one do you like? Seeing doublo??? Docorating for the big dance. Always working. The correct change, please. 31 Junior CtaM • • • • Jim Campbell—Good athlete, good student. Dom Bumar—Thinks Phyllis is tops. Annabelle Miller—Our other twin, friendly and cute. Harry Akins—A tall, blue-eyed blond. Margaret Shafron—A cute little girl with long black hair. Paul Shanefelt—Small, blue-eyed, mischievous. Glenn Deffler—Extremely fond of debating. Annabelle Short—An intelligent lass. Annamarie Short—An efficient librarian. Betty Lou Showers—Personality plus. Louise Skillings—An excellent jitterbug. Charles Skwara—Has an inexhaustible supply of friends. Gerald Sloan—Energetic cheerleader. Betty Smith—Quiet, studious. Dolores Smith—Inseparable pal of Joan. Bob Smith—Active sport member. Edwin Sobolak—Cheerful, mischievous. Junior Girl First Row, loft to right—Savenelli, Wilhelm , Palmer, Piper, Schalcosky, Cac-kowski, Andrako, Showers. Second Row—Clawson, Mucci, Ralston, Wetmorc, Mireles, Giaziana, Meline, Mann, Bernard. Third Row—Hall, Hissem, Igo, Mucci, Mat-teo, Pynos, Short, Young, Honishek. Fourth Row—Duda, DeCario, Trimble, Pet-rarca, Malarick, Angeline, Moore, Nadji, McCready. First Row—Pricor, little, Hoffman, Shafron, Henderson, Kunz, Farabaugh, Smith, Bonifozi, Shillings. Second Row—Brewer, Short, Smith, Willard, Vadas, Palek, Gefrovich, Baran, Blazok. Third Row—Vorel, Rollick, Rabickow, Filicko, Rice, Reynolds, Miller, Bernard, Krawtz. Fourth Row—Barsis, Gray, Palombo, Har-die. Burns, Gribb, Mortimoro, Cribbs, Quinn. 32 Junior Boys First Row, left to right—Baloga, Long, Fa-lot, MofF, Wano, Black, Wcalherlon, Sloan, McFarland-Second Row—Bisi, Shanefelt, Munshowor, Bradley, Kubistek, Cummings, Gozlick, Skwara, Hughes Third Row—Walbaum, Poace, Ross, Barnhart, Yourish, Shrum, Scaramouche, liebermann. Fourth Row—Urdzik, Boibonus, Kinsoy, Garbutt, Price, Koskey, Millor, Richards. First Row, left to right—Shearer, Dodds, McMahan, Thomas, Piper, Bush, Mazur-ick, Bosco, Honigin. Second Row—Burner, Campbell, Sampo, Bernard, Zedick, Sobolak, Beliak, Jasper, Latimer. Third Row—Matrunick, Hall, Kuba, Brozick, Pynos, Bopp, Deffier, Bridgo, Griffith, Hill. Fourth Row—Terney, Geary, Clark, Johns, Noil, Smith, Krinock, Akins, Brozo, Kovalik. George Sokolovich—Returned war veteran, and a truly swell guy. Bob Terney—Likes Nell, skating and talking. Dick Thomas—Mischievous and fun loving. Doris Trimble—Quiet, with a sweet personality. Mike Urdzik—Easy to get along with. Jane Vadas—A capable, cool, clever girl. Phyllis Vorel—One of our more quiet blondes and a good student. Bob McMahan—Favorite pastime is eating. Dolores Petrarca—An attractive brunette. Clair Piper—A bright and merry disposition. Marie Piper—Quiet and friendly. Jim Price—Happy go lucky. Marilyn Pynos—Friendly, efficient. Stanley Pynos—Mischievous, good natured. Kathryn Quinn—Well-poised, intelligent. Pauline Rellick—Friendly, vivacious. Paul Smith—Sincere, does his work well. Jim Kollar—A handsome lad with a grand per sonality. Junior Class Officers President ........................................... Jamos Price Vico President ...............;................... James Neil Secretary-Treasurer .................... Betty Lou Showers Advisor ........................................... Mr. Kurtz 33 Junto ClaAA Dick Liebermonn—A mischievous little Ag. boy. Nancy Igo—No one can be pessimistic when she's around. Katherine Kunz—Friendly, helpful and efficient. Veronica Gerfrovich—Shy girl with pretty blond hair. Jim Cummings—A likable chap with Plenty of friends. Vincent Gozlick—Cute blond, well liked by all. William Bisi—Dark haired, starry eyed, always smiling. David Hughes—A bashful, blushing blond. Malcom Ankney—Shy, with a quiet sense of humor. Joe Walbaum—Blond, quiet student. John Wano—Very tiny boy full of mischief. Don Weatherton—A mischievous lad from Rm. 9. Mildred Wetmore—Quiet and sincere. Doris Willard—A charming little lass. Mary Alice Young—Favorite pastime is dancing. Stanley Yourish—A handsome blond. Mike Zedick—A very pleasant smile. Pauline Rellick—Happy-go-lucky. Mary Ann Reynolds—Cooperative, friendly. Dolores Rice—A quiet and studious student. Paul Richards—Rare sense of humor. Frank Ross—The small quiet type. Pete Sampo—Likeable, friendly. Amedeo Scaramouche—One of our happy-go-luckies. Wilbur Shrum—Friendly, well liked. Frances Schalcosky—Pert, vivacious. Virginia Pricor—An attractive brunette from Cooperstown. Jack Provost—A cooperative and ambitious lad. Mary Savenelli—A short, cute, studious lass. Mary Ann Rabickow—Possesses artistic ability. Dolores Mann—Studious, always willing to help other people. Betty Malarick—Patient, cooperative. Nick Matrunick—Quiet, friendly and industrious. Pauline Matteo—Sparkling smile—cooperative. Ed Mazurik—Athletic Ed, the ladies' man. Joan Meline—Bright, smiling, pleasing personality. Sarah Mirellis—An even-tempered person, pleasing personality. Claribel Miller—One of our twins. Quiet and sweet. Ronald Miller—A quiet lad who is fond of sports. John MofF—Short, quiet, cooperative. Idella Moore—Full of eagerness to help people. Lois Mortimore—Popular lass, willing to help anyone. Mary Mucci—Personality plus. Lois Filicko—Intelligent, charming personality. Ruth Gray—Beautiful eyes—dreamer. Paul Barnhart—Always ready for a laugh. Jack Clark—Enjoys working in the shop. Dan Bernard—Popular and good looking. Helen Burns—Has a smile for everyone. George Hennigan—Quiet and intelligent student. Joyce Cribbs—A skating and dancing enthusiast. Shirley Hardie—Sunny disposition, friendly to all. Joan Barsis—Redheaded, blue-eyed beauty. Andrew Krinock—Athletic, well-liked. Sam McFarland—Short, friendly band member. Lola Coffman—Fashionable, charming. Catherine Churbock—Charms all by her personality. Ruth Blazek—Demure, pretty and vivacious. Robert Kubistek—Quiet, shy, industrious. 34 . . . . £te 2J 'Jctuatd Checking on students. It must hove boon funny. Number 13's. Guest who. Hi-Y Initiation. Mr. Boyd at work. 35 Sophomore Boys Row 1, loft to right: Sonafelt, Burd, Co wen, Steppic, Zajdel, Gcfrovich, Huff man, Skubek, Fry, Campbell, Brown. Row 2: Porno, 8isi, Marcinok, Clark, Baum Conrad, Oberdick, Oilts, Stein. Row 3: Parker, McLaughlin, Thiol, Rovit ski, Rugh, Lucas, Roy, Bush, Noizolski Shaffor. Row 4: Kollar, Wahala, Peterson, Me Cracken, Fink, Maljan, Rellick, Gruner Lawry, Frenchik, Widich. Sophomore Class Officers Presidont Clair Lawry Vice-President .................... Louis Tornavacca Socrotary-Treasurer .................... Joseph Koba Advisor ........................................... Mr. Ondrey ephetnere ClaM Jfn On a beautiful morning in September, 1945 a group of two hundred and twelve freshmen entered the Derry Township High School. This class, in the future, was destined to play an important part in school activities and social events. An air of friendliness and co-operation prevailed in every class room. The freshmen then elected as their officers Bill Warheit, President—Bernice Hlad, Vice President—and Helen Schwan, Secretary and Treasurer. The year was climaxed by final exams and then moving-up day. As sophomores, this group of 212 dwindled down to 175. Though the group grew smaller, the activities of the class, as a whole, became greater. The Golden Eagle now finds a more confident and capable sophomore class with every one striving for the best. The Sophomore Girls Row 1, loft to right: Petrarca, Sloan, Kay lor, McDonnel, Sheffier, Krinock, Steeves Patz, Graham, Kennedy. Row 2: Cobes, Huntor, Kondrich, Dicesere Zidak, Foster, Smith, Cromling, Marron Sabo. Row 3: Hlad, Pcrna, Sopko, Stemmier Robinsky, Himler, McGinnis, Shultz, Co gan. Guest. Row 4: Schwan, Korin, Pavlak, Slaninko Yanossy, Boring, Barnhart, Fatora O'Barto, Santi. 36 Sophomore Girls Row 1, loft to right: Smith, Brant, Krinock, Geary, Diven, Kelly, Wano, Olsen, Diana, King, Marks, Waltors. Row 2: Pinchock, Repko, Janoscrat, Smith, Knupp, Smith, Zidak, McGinnis, Novella. Row 3: Polinsky, Gaydos, Penpesi, Vitale, Kohuth, Rico, G. Rico, Stromach, Bost, Stahovac. Row A: Tatone, Barr, Fumeo, Craig, Sager, Barns, Steward, Clayton, Volpe. 7he Off TkiHcfA t leaders being Clair Lawry, president—Louis Tourna-vacca, vice president—and Joe Keba, secretary and treasurer. In every school club there are many capable sophomores who do their bit to the best of their ability. The progress of this class is only beginning, for the true school spirit now dwells within each sophomore class member. The last two years will be successful, happy ones that will make Derry Township remember and appreciate the class of 1949. And so, the Golden Eagle, after reading this brief history of the Sophomore Class, sees in the future an intelligent group, not of Sophomores but members of the Junior Class. Sophomore Boys Row 1, lof� to right: Campbell, Geary, Watkins, Murphy, Lucas, Palmer, Keba, Klesyk, Knode, Martin, Seliga, Squibbs. Row 2: Copclli, Ferarri, Patz, Richards, Koutsky, Beuton, McCurdy, Patterson, J. Hendorson, Crummedy. Row 3: Smith, Springer, Claycomb, Rada-coski, Phillipi, Gefrovich, Gelston, Burk-ley, Farabaugh. Row A: Ashbaugh, Koutsky, Perino, J. Sabedra, B. Sabedra, Magnone, Stroz, Piscione, Tornavacca, Gozdik, Calabrese. 37 I Hat Tracy captured Influence Nice art work. Bewildered Sam. Mutt be an caty answer. You're going the wrong way. Ah, ho tends me! Working for accuracy. Gay young sophomores. 38 cphcptcreA % The £pctlight. . . We promise not to do it again. Oh to be a Junior. Spellbound. I certainly was thirsty. I'm a ba-ad boy. Do as I say, not as I did do. Bewildered grocny.1 Sweet and Low. 39 Freihmon Girl Row 1, left to right: Cafazaritc, Gruska, Cunningham, Kelly, Campbell, Beeman, Hacker, Wilburn, Pctrarca, Moritz. Row 2: O'Conner, Nace, Lampkin, De� - port, Kunkle, D. Skillings, Grey, Defoil, Smith, Thomas. Row 3: Kardiasnich, Corey, Savenclli, Seinset, Sedlak, Gergas, Gergley, Koz-emchak, O'Donnell, Penich. Row 4: Koskey, Polumbo, Henry, Hill, Koutsky, Meline, Shumaker, Kohl, Duri-san, Nadji. Row 5: lepley, Lowry, D. Koskoy, Slezak, Ritz, Crevak, Sopiscak, Y. Polumbo, Mag-lich, Leary, Newhousc, Short. Row 1, left to right: Sloan, Soroki, Pal- mer, Leary, Rosko, Hughes, Koskey, Campbell, Sabo, Steele. Row 2: Aquilanti, F. Sinemus, H. Fumea, Sprock, Sledge, Marsh, Elliott, Somac, Baran, Flasick. Row 3: Dodds, Keffer, Sinemus, Squibbs, Shearer, Somple, Rullo, Repko, Jasper, Allen, Ruby. Row 4: Warheit, Croushorc, Ackerman, Hardie, Polumbo, Kozemchak, Balega, Smith, Potrosky, Popcr, Henry. Row 5: Moore, Boerio, Berkey, Frenchik, R. Cowan, Bernat, Campbell, Slezak, Reeping, Patterson, Graham, McCune, Wellek. 'JmhMif 3rej t)tteh As the Golden Eagle looks down upon the Freshmen Class, he sees a group of students confused and timid, but strongly determined to see this serious business of education through to the end. Later in the year, however, the Golden Eagle sees the Freshmen Class slowly shake off their shyness and become active and important members of D. T. H. S. At the beginning of the year, the class chose officers to represent them, and student council members to give them a voice in school government. The Class Officers chosen were: President ..................... Jack Geary Vice President Dolores Smith Secretary and Treasurer Marjorie Thomas As the year progresses, the Golden Eagle is proud to see that the green Freshies have sold their share of chances and magazines, and that they have entered wholeheartedly into clubs and activities. By now. 40 Freshman Boys Row 1, left to right: Wano, Mataldi, Shoup, Beliak, Resslar, Bontz, McFor-land, Shaffron, MeCordy, Polinsky, Bailey, Tosh. Row 2: McClelland, Hudak, Fyke, J. Springer, Ankney, Kuba, Frenchik, Houser, Downey, Orazio, Horrel. Row 3: Randall, Palmer, Cowan, Wil- helms, Betts, De Valerio, Crumedy, McCombs, Losier, Williams. Row 4: Brindle, W. P. Albaugh, Strong, Dorko, Grey, R. Sheffler, Mirellis, Petros-key, Peace, De Cario, Henigin, Vasil. Row 1, left to right: Johnson, Malloy, Katana, Petro, Slezak, Campbell, Sop-cisak, Meyers, Byers, Lori, Blansett. Row 2: W. M. Albaugh, Zitt, Sowers, Petrarca, Taylor, Dunlap, Belasin, Mar-ron, Gozdick, Rapp, Brezo, C. McCurdy. Row 3: Wolford, Sindorf, O'Donnell, Jones, Gelsdorf, Palz, Irwin, Ewing, Wellek, Allison, Peratone. Row 4: Angeline, Geary, Watkins, Fren- chik, Rugh, Boron, Balega, Gera, Petrosky, Bolsole, J. Rapp. Stride Ahead! they have made many new friends and displayed their talents by actively taking part in the band, orchestra, glee club, Forensic League and assembly programs. Breathing a sigh of relief, the Golden Eagle proudly announces that the Freshmen have passed their exams with flying colors. Let the cocky upperclassmen not look down too haughtily on the mentality of the lowly Frosh, rather, look at the honor roll, where the Freshmen are well represented. In fact, more members of the Freshmen Class made the honor roll than did the members of any c other class. With Mrs. Baumgardner as an advisor, the Freshmen have suffered through the agony of being green-ies, and are now ready to take their place in Derry Township as wise sophomores. Freshman Clan Officers President ............................. Jack Goary Vice President ....:................ Dolores Smith Secretary-Treasurer Marjorie Thomas Advisor ......................... Mrs. Baumgardnor 41 °ur filing Ex-G. | Wher®'� ,ho botQn? Basketball Manager,. Our busy salesmanship class. Activities • ORGANIZATIONS • MUSIC AND DRAMATICS • PUBLICATIONS 43 The (jdden Cagle J EYE VIEW OF D. T. H. S. ACTIVITIES THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council dedicates its actions to the improvement of the school. It is made up of a hard working, trust-worthy group of students who are elected by their classmates. Under the direction of Mr. Struble this organization has become the most active in the school. Holding dances, sponsoring movies or entertainments, and selling refreshments at football games are only a few of the many activities of the Student Council. Preserving order in the hall at all times and in the gym at lunch time are two of their important duties. Free dances in the gym at lunch time are sponsored by the Student Council in order to relieve congestion in the halls. It has been approved by the School Board, Mr. Coulter, and the Student Council to install an intercommunication system in our school. This project, which is being almost entirely financed by the Student Council will get under way very soon. The officors of this organization are: Clark McKowen, President; Kathryn Yarchak, Vice-President; Robert Kaeff, Treasurer; Virginia Pricor, Secretary. Mr. Struble is the advisor for the Student Council. STUDENT COUNCIL 1st Row, left to right: Vasil, Petrarca, Repko, Somple, Allen, Yarchak, Rullo 2nd Row: Sabo, Himler, Pricor, Alton, Churbock, Filicko, Grey, Hazlott 3rd Row: Kaeff, Shrum, Gosdick, Richards, Marsinik, Burns, Smith, McKowen 44 BLUE GOLD Burnt, Mr . Zamperini, Liebermann, Payne, Kennedy, Hazlott, Soltis, Deffler Publications BLUE AND GOLD DER TOW A job worth doing is worth doing well is the watchword of our two publications staffs. They have put their all into making their individual publications a success. Those who worked on the Der-Tow staff labored diligently to give the students several excellent issues of the high school newspaper. The pictoral and verbal records of our past year at Derry Township presented in the Blue and Gold will long be treasured. Thus the efforts of the yearbook staff will not go unrewarded. Gathering experience and knowledge of their work as they progressed, these energetic students have endeavored to put forth publications worthy of such leaders as Mrs. Zam-perini, advisor to the Blue and Gold, and Mr. Cook, advisor to the Der-Tow. Both staffs deserve our congratulations on a task well performed. DER-TOW STAFF Left to right—Ruble, Howanchak, Smith, Gamble, Tommasini, Harschell, Guzik, Chockla, KaofF, Elliott, Barnhart, Mr. Cook. Neil missing from picturo. 45 %4uA tncuA FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America are always doing something helpful and it seems as if every one depends on them more each day. Under the capable management of Mr. Ondrey the boys get a variety of experience from many different fields including blacksmith, carpentry, painting, agriculture, etc. This is an ambitious group of boys who take pride in the fact that they will be the Future Farmers of America. They will do everything in their power to absorb all the knowledge that they will need in the years to come. The officers of this club are: Marcella Fatora, President; Marylin Pynos, Vico President; Shirley Hardie, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Caputo is the club's advisor. Juh THE FRENCH CLUB Le Cercle Francois sponsored by Mr. Caputo stands out as one of the most interesting organizations in D. T. H. S. The principal aim of this club is to create a better understanding of the French people and their customs. The members all strive to speak their favorite foreign language fluently and become better acquainted with the French people by corresponding with some high school boy or girl in France. The club holds parties and sponsors programs and is a real asset to our school. We wish the French Club continued success. 46 The officers of this organization aro: Jack Bush, President; Paul Richards, Vico-Prosident; Harry Munshowcr, Secretary; Malcolm Ankney, Treasurer; Tom Olsen, Rcporter; Clair Piper, Sentinel. The advisor of this organization is Mr. Ondroy. Huctolecfge THE LATIN CLUB The Roman Republic is the name given to Derry Township's Latin Club. Members are students studying the Latin tongue under Mr. Caputo who is also the advisor. The Club has been active in promoting the interest of its members in the Roman language and customs. Members take pleasure in tracing the derivation of English words. During initiation, new members dressed in Roman costumes. A party was then held in the gymnasium. These students are gaining a better understanding of the English language through their study of the basic language. The officers of this club aro: Mary Edna Sinemus, Prosidont; Kathryn Yarchak, Vice-President; John Repko, Secretary; Lillian Resslar, Treasurer. Mr. Caputo is tho club's advisor. Or ah jat chd .... build for tomorrow F. F. A. First row, left to right: Campbell, Geary, Bailoy, Ankney, Downoy, Houser, McCul-len, Losier, Ferrari, Wilhelms, McComb, Williams, Fostor Second row: Ashbaugh, Shefflor, Rich, ards, Shaoffour, Burd, Olsen, Hughes, Munshowor, Ankney, Golston, Liobor-mann, Blockovich Third row: Byers, Barnhart, Obordick, Maloy, Richards, Dunlap, Bush, Piper, Irwin, Thiel, Steppic Fourth row: Cowan, Stoin, Watkins, Provost, Ewing, Rugh, Wollick, Clark, Waddle, Maljan, Frenchik LATIN CLUB First row, loft to right: Hudak, Steele, Wetmore, Olsen, Horrcll, Samac, Gra-ziana, Warhoit, Sinomus, O'Donnel Second row: Sinomus, Allen, Betts, Sledge, Stodge, Craig, Segar, Discere, Petraca Third Row: Henry, Hill, Koskoy, Baran, Rabicow, Ackerman, Sopko, Hunter, Belago Fourth row: Henry, Crumling, Allon, Mar- ron, Hardie, Fatora, Graham, Santi, McCracken FRENCH CLUB First row, left to right: Wilhelms, Cac- kowski, Ralston, Houser, Resslar Socond row: Katana, Irwin, Barsis, Haz- lott, Kaeff Third Row: Short, Cromling, Rcpko, Long, Thurkins DERRY TWP. 47 Organizations .... create goodwill NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY left to right: McKowen, Hill, Kaoff, Burn , Conti, Guzik, liebermann. PERSONALITY CLUB Left to right. First row: Angus, Clay- comb, Osinkoski, Cronan, Kennedy, Huffman, Yancy, Hawanchak, Palek, Houser Second Row: Janoscrat, Jowoll, Resslar, Mock, Hughes, Harsholl, Ritz, Denkovich, Wasco, Porry, Tommasini Third row: Kondrich, Chockla, Guzik, Allison, M. Phillips, Rachocki, Boring, D. Phillips, Hill, McGinnis, Andrako, Smith, Musso. Fourth row: Kovolish, Conti, McKIveon, Bertsch, Honry, Irwin, Liebermann, Him-ler. Gamble Fifth row: Karasach, Brczinski, Kunz, Pris-fas, Thomas, Sleeves, Barnhart, Hamill, Payno Sixth row: Brinker, Katana, Petrosky, Soltis, Stahovec, Cummings, Hazlott, Marco, Rubio, Cinibulk, Fink, Fry LIBRARIANS First row, left to right: Mock, Piper, Rep-ko, Hawanchak, Jonoscrat, Short. Second row: Henry, Kuntz, Hill, Boring, Irwin, Liebermann, Gray Third row: Peace, Katana, Brezinski, Shultz, McGinnis, Marron, Kaoff, Neigh-ley Fourth row: G. Kunz, Ruble, Soltis, Mor- timoro, Fink, Dofflor, Borbonus 48 National Honor Society The greatest scholastic achievement possible for a student at Derry Township is to be selected as a member of the National Honor Society. Members are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. They are under the direction of Miss Nakles, advisor. In December 1946, a plaque dedicated to the memory of all former graduates of Derry Township killed in World War II was purchased for the school by this worthy organization. An impressive initiation ceremony was conducted in the high school auditorium during the second semester. The officers of tho Personality Club are: Helen Guzik, President—Patricia Anderson, Social Secretary—Lois Jean Kennedy, Treasurer. Miss Nicol is the advisor for this organization. The Library Service Club Mr. Caputo is the industrious advisor of this active group who are ready and willing to help everyone who visits the library. They are proud to serve to the best of their ability. The motto of the Library Club could be Small but Mighty. Although our space is limited, every available inch is used to house our many interesting volumes. A stranger would be surprised to learn of the vast amount of work needed to keep the library up-to-date, yet all this work is done willingly by your librarians. The officers for the National Honor Socioty aro: Jim Burns, President—Mary Anna liebermann, Vice-President— Holon Guzik, Secretary and Treasurer. The advisor for this organization is Miss Nakles. The Personality Club This year it was compulsory that all those wishing to gain membership in the club take part in some activity on the stage before the entire school body. The purpose of this all senior girl club is to develop personality, etiquette, social poise, the spirit of co-operativeness and tolerance, and to avoid snobbishness. Officers who planned the most desirable social functions possible, are Helen Guzik—President, Patricia Anderson—Vice President, and Lois Jean Kennedy—Secretary and Treasurer. The club also purchased records for dances which were held in the gym. The officers of this organization are: Joan Mock, President—Florence Janoscrat, Vice-President—William Borbonus, Treasurer—Nancy Jo Hill, Secretary. Mr. Coputo is the advisor of this club. Mory Anno liebermann is Head librarian. 49 The Hi-Y The officers of the Hi-Y are: Paul Thurkins, President; Tom Olson, Vico-Presidont; John Poaco, Secrotary-Troasuror. Mr. Conti is this club's advisor. The Hi-Y initiation was held December 9 1946 after which a delicious luncheon was served. This group of boys have a high goal. Their aim is to help the poor and the needy. Through the co-operation of Mr. Conti, and the officers, this year has brought happiness and merriment to those in the club and those in need of an inspiration in life. The officers who helped in making this such a prosperous year are: Paul Thurkins, President; Tom Olsen, Vice President; and John Peace, Secretary and Treasurer. The National Forensics League The Tri-Hi-Y Miss Kasperik's supervision has sided in making this club one of the most prominent organizations in Derry Township. Its primary purpose is to help the needy and bring cheer to the sorrowful. This worthy organization makes money sponsoring dances, movies, and programs and with this money they do their part in the siding of the less fortunate. The Tri-Hi-Y stresses Christian character among( its members as well as throughout the school and community. We wish them every success and are confident that their fine work will prosper. Under the collective leadership of Miss Nicol, Miss Kasperik, Mr. Edmunds, and Mr. Struble, there flourishes in Derry Township's chapter of the NFL. Members are students interested in benefiting themselves and their school. Derry Township has a high standing as a producer of superb public-speakers. This fame and the resultant publicity is good for the school. The means by which it was attained has been valuable practice for members in preparing themselves to face the future with the self-confidence and poise that come of knowing one's own abilities. The officers of this organization are: Ronald Neil, President; Glenn Defflor, Vice-Prosidont; Kathryn Kelly, Secretary. The advisors of this club are Miss Kasperik, Miss Nicol, Mr. Edmunds, and Mr. Struble. The officers of this club are: Janie Barnhart, President; Holen Guzik, Vice-President; Virginia Pricor, Secretary; Margaret Bertsch, Treasurer. Miss Kasperik is the advisor of this club. 50 OryanijatfonA .... stimulate interests Hl-Y Bottom row, loft to right: Peace, Olsen, Bologa, Price Second row: Short, Cowan, Steppik, Lati- mer Third row: Kinsey, Thurkins, Santi, Torney FORENSIC LEAGUE Bottom row, loft to right: Kelly, Mock, Hacker, Kozcmehak, Somac, Warhoit, O'Connor, Thomas, Craig, Kelley, Short, Hill, Elliot Second row: Hill, Young, Dodds, Somple, Sopcisak, Koskey, Steavos, KefFer, Ackerman, Allen, Ruby, Hall, Hissem Third row: Froncik, Cowan, Liebermann, Slozak, Sopko, Thomas, S. Hardio, Pal-ombo, Mortimore, Fatora, P. Hardie, Klym, Crumedy Fourth row: Brezinski, Rullo, Henry, Pat- terson, Cribbs, Soltis, Fink, Reeping, Irwin, Roy, Dofflor, Neil, Waddle, McKowon, Boerio TRI-HI-Y Bottom row, left to right: Igo, Allison, Guzik, Kovalish, Mirolos, Kennedy, Showers, Mucci, Duda, Yancy, Palek Second row: Himler, Katana, Kennedy, Andrako, McGinnis, Hill, H. McGinnis, Conti, Yarchak, Gamble Third row: Bertsch, Pricor, Shultz, Brin- ker, Barnhart, Petrarca, McKIvoon, Hlad, Hamill, Littlo 51 Commercial Club . . . . pains-taking COMMERCIAL CLUB First row, loft to right: Angus, Cloycomb, Osinkoski, Kennedy, Yancy, Perry, Palek, Tommosini, Hawanchak, Hughes, An-drako Second row: Burno, Cronan, Smith, Phillips, Boring, Wasco, Hill, McGinnis, Harshell, Gamble, Denkovich, Janoscrat, Elliot Third row: Allison, Barnhart, Himler, Conti, Stahovec, Guzik, Pristas, Mc-Klveen, Bertsch, Phillips Fourth row: Chocklo, Karasack, Petrosky, Brinker, Hamill, Kuntz, Cummings, Marco, Ruble, Cinibulk, Kondrich, Kovalish First row, left to right: Moff, Piper, Sov- enelli, Clawson, Mucci, Mirellis, Moline, Mann, Igo, Bernard, Honishek, De Carlo Second row: Showers, Palmer, Willord, Matteo, Smith, Rollick, Malarik, Hall, Bonifazi, Brewer Third row: Petrarca, Trimble. Henderson, Kuntz, Millor, Grefrovich, Vadas, Palek, Smith, Farabaugh, Short Fourth Row: Nadji, Moore, Shafron, Pri- cor. Little, Krawtz, Burns, Grib, Bosco, Skwara, Borbonus The club officers this year are: Dolores Kondrich, President; Betty Lou Showers, Vice President; Josephine Hawanchak, Secrotary; Sora Mirellis, Treasurer. Tho club's advisor was Miss Williams. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club is one of the most active organizations in the school. The aim of the club is the improvement and modernization of our commercial department. Each year the club tries to purchase something new for the department. Some of the equipment that has been purchased in the past are scales, adding machines and a cash register. The senior picnic, one of the most enjoyable in activities of the year, is a farewell party for senior members of the club. Miss Williams is the very able advisor of the Commercial Club. 52 BAND First row, left to right: Hudak, Sinemus Hughes, McFarland, A. Resslar, S. McFor land. Springer, Wilholms, Sheffler, Lati mer Second row: Porno, Warheit, Brindle, Lev rio, Ackerman, Koutsky, Steele, Duda Segar, Kunklc Third row: Kaeff, I. Resslar, Marks, Pricor Igo, Dicesere, Little, Graham, Skwara L. Fink Fourth row: Campbell, Balega, Katana Hill, Shultz, Coffman, Allison, Barsis Brinker, Thurkins, P. Fink, Griffith, Uhall Sm4 iHajcretteJ The Derry Township High School Band deserves a compliment for their willingness and co-operation to inspire school spirit when it is needed most. The band members, this year as they do every year, came forth at the beginning of the school term to organize this musical portion of the curriculum. Under the supervision of Mr. Fink, they proved themselves worthy of compliments. The band is an organization that puts pep, cheerfulness and eagerness into the hearts of the football players; another is the majorettes. Through the help and kindness of Mrs. Baumgardner, we have five super-twirling girls who go out there on the field, all the time with smiles, twirling to their hearts' content. With a band and majorettes, you can be sure there will never be any low-spirited students at Derry Township. MAJORETTES Left lo right. First row: Barnhart, Smith, Petrarca Second row: Wilhelms, Huffman 53 Orchestra Standing: Mr. Fink, Kaoff, Skillings, Bal- cga, P. Fink. Seated: Vasil, Wilhelms, Hill, Elliott, Young, Resslar, Kuntz, Ackerman, I. Fink, Gera, Segar, Marks, Skwara, Shultz, Resslar, Thurkins, McCracken, Brinker, Coffman, Wolford. ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS tfklftkm HlakerA .... The orchestra is composed of a group of music loving students who want to show their appreciation of music by playing for us at different entertainments. They are under the capable guiding hand of Mr. Fink, our music supervisor. The orchestra has purchased many new and up-to-date pieces of music and have demonstrated their ability to play it on many occasions. Very closely related to the orchestra is the chorus, made up of boys and girls with the ability and the desire to sing. They sing songs from Porgy and Bess ' The Bells of St. Mary's , and many other well-known numbers. The orchestra and chorus play an important part in our school activities, especially in baccalaureate and commencement services which climax a successful year. Chorus 1st Row, loft to right—A. Resslar, Sloan, Kolly, Piper, C. Wilhelms, Repko, Hissem, Segar, I. Resslar, Wilburn. 2nd Row—Springer, Sheffler, Hudak, Young, N. Shultz, Kuntz, Cobos, Wasco, Steolo. 3rd Row—Coffman, Grey, Katana, Short, Fatora, Kondrich, G. Kunz, R. Wilhelms, Hill. 4th Row—Graham, W. Shultz, L. Fink, Thurkins, P. Fink, Cinibulk, Roy, McCracken, Kaeff. 54 IthleticA 55 • FOOTBALL • BASKETBALL • TRACK Jo ct(tall. . . . ON ON TO VICTORY SOUND SQUAD Left to rgiht. Back row: Gozdik, Subcdra, Yourijh, Bosco, J. Clark, Lowry, B. Clark, Fry, Bumar, Mazurik, Garbutt and Price Third row: Weber, Baran, Sompo, Fren- chik, Geary, R. Neil, Otinkoski, Egli, Conti and Coach Kurtz Second row: Smith, Stemmier, Burnt, Koskey, Barron, Wahala, Perna, Sowert, Zitt, Rugh and Urdzik Kneeling: Palko, Hill, Tornavacca, J. Neil and Campbell Our CcacheA Head Coach, Mr. Kurtz. Astittant Coachet —Mr. Conti, Mr. Wcbor, Mr. Baran, Mr. Egli. Despite the fact that the Eagles fielded a comparatively green eleven, they were a difficult obstacle for any team and battled to the end and regardless of the odds. If the Eagles lacked anything, it was not teamwork. Of all the teams in the county, our team was unbeatable as far as teamwork was concerned. We had plenty of it which all added up to a surprisingly successful season. If any of the teams met expected the Eagles to be a push-over , they were in for a very big disappointment. Opening the season on the right foot, the Eagles surprised Blairsville's revenge-seeking team, coming out on the long end of a 14-0 score. Next on the schedule came the St. Vincent Prepsters. After a hard-fought nip and tuck battle, the Eagles forced them to yield to the extremely close score of 13-12. It seems the Eagles just aren't able to overcome the;r long-time enemy, Wilmerding. Once again Wilmerding proved to be the Eagles' jinx. Using the Eagles' passes to their advantage, Wilmerding won 19-7. In their second encounter with St. Vincent Prep, the Prepsters were compelled to fall before the Eagles' onslaught as in their first meeting. This time they lost to the count of 9-7. Young-wood's diminutive team invaded the Eagle territory only to be quickly smothered under the score of 33-7. After turning in an admirable performance through three entire quarters, the Eagles were forced to yield to Homestead in the last 40 seconds of play. The Homesteader's winning by a 19-13 score. 56 The Eagles swooped down on Hurst trying vainly to work their way back into the winning ranks. Scoring two touchdowns in the first half to lead, the Eagles were defeated in the second half to the tune of 20-13. October 26 was a very disappointing day for the Eagles. Having never been defeated by Sewickley Twp. in the history of Derry Twp. football, the Eagles were finally downed. It was a very hotly contested battle ending with the Eagles on Sewickley's three yard line. The score was 13-7. In Glassport, the Eagles found an exceptionally consistent adversary. Glassport continued to fight to the very last only to have the Eagles emerge triumphant with a 20-19 victory. Next came the annual Armistice Day classic at Latrobe. The Eagles displayed some of the best teamwork of the season, fighting to the very end before succumbing to the powerful Latrobe eleven by a score of 27-0. Our football team didn't break any records but it did make a very good showing for itself. At the annual Football Banquet, Coach Kurtz expressed satisfaction at the successful results this season. This successful season wasn't due to a few stars , it was entirely the outcome of team work and that unconquerable will to win. Derry SEASON RESULTS Opp. o 13 St. Vincent ... 12 7 19 9 7 33 7 13 19 13 20 7 13 20 19 0 27 129 143 OUR TEAM WILL WIN Row 1. Robert Osinkoski, Wilbur Stemmier, Dominic Burner, Row 2. Clair Lowry, Alfred Gar-butt. Row 3. Louij Tornovacca, Edmund Palko, Ronald Neil. Rah! Rah! Rah! Team. Smile for ihe birdie. Must have boon closo. Now when I played football. Down he goes. Tho ball is snapped. Monogram Club Officors. On On to Victory. 59 • • • Sachet If all YOU DO THE CHEERING Beginning the first season under the tutelage of Mr. Egli, the Golden Eagles began rounding into shape weeks before the initial game of the season. The Eagles started the season off with a bang by defeating Youngwood 34-25 in the first of five preliminary non-league tilts. Then Ligonier handed the Eagles a 26-23 setback. Coming back strong, the Eagles shaded Derry Boro 26-24. In return bouts with Ligonier and Youngwood the Eagles came out on top with scores of 36-21 and 45-27 respectively. The Eagles opened their Section X games by coming out on the short end of a game with Latrobe, the score 29-27. Following Latrobe came Blairsville who also forced the Eagles to bow to a 27-18 defeat. Scottdale visited the nest of the Eagles compelling them to give up a 40-32 score. The next two games also proved disastrous for the Eagles. A powerful Jeannette quintet pounded a 57-23 victory out of the Eagles while N. Huntingdon squeezed by with a 30-27 win. In a nonleague tussle, the Eagles lost to Derry Boro 34-29. Then the Eagles visited Greensburg, returning with a 53-31 loss. Ah! It was a lovely day when the Eglimen broke out of the cellar position by trouncing Hurst 47-24. It was even a happier day when the Eagles flashed perfect form in upsetting Latrobe 44-42. The Eagles joy was short-lived for Blairsville scraped the bottom of the barrel for a 27-20 victory. Invading the Scottdale floor, the Eagles were met with a 38-29 loss. Then came the thriller of the season with section-co-leader Jeannette. The Eagles led through three and one half quarters only to have Jeannette's last minute spurt win by 49-40. Next, the Eagles met N. Huntingdon to lose 45-22. After a hard fought fracas, Greensburg went home with a 39-25 win. In the last game of the season before the play-offs, the Eagles first met Hurst and won 36-20. Then the Eagles traveled to Greensburg to play Latrobe —losing 39-24. Not an impressive record, but the Golden Eagles showed great prospects for seasons to come. Left to right: Vasil, Gosdick, P«rino, Skubeck, Zitt, Urdzik, Griffith, Madachlan, Stemmier, Clark, Barron, Smith, Neil, Geary, Krinock, Lowry. 60 WE’LL DO THE REST . . . 1. Palko, McKowen, Lewis, Stemmier Across Bottom 2. Goary, Hill, Krinock, Smith, Noil 3. Smith, Geary, Hill, Krinock SEASON'S BASKETBALL RESULTS Derry 34 .... Youngwood Opp. .... 25 31 Greensburg 53 23 Ligonier .... 26 47 Hurst 24 26 Derry Boro 24 44 Latrobe ...... 42 36 Ligonier .... ... 21 20 Blairsville 27 45 Youngwood .... 27 29 Scottdale 38 27 Latrobe 29 40 Jeannette 49 18 Blairsville 27 22 N. Huntingdon 45 32 ... . ... Scottdale 40 25 Greensburg 39 23 ..... Jeannette 57 36 Hurst 20 27 North Huntingdon 30 24 ... . Latrobe 39 61 ytte 1947 7tack 7eam First Row, left to right: Stemmier, Elliott, Burns, Clark, Wahala, Smith Socond Row, loft to right: Long, Fry, McKowon, Phillips, Latimer Third row, left to right: Hill, Palko, Lewis, (Mgr.) Liebermann, (Head Mgr.) Mazurik Under the coaching of Mr. Conti, the 1946 track team opened the season at the Tri-State Indoor Meet at Pitt., placing second in a field of 12 competitors. Two triangular meets and a dual meet then followed. The Eagles practically ran away with these meets, garnering 266 points to the opponents 157. Next came the Pitt Jr. College meet at Johnstown with the Eagles placing second. Another triangular meet and the Eagles copped another victory. Then the Westmoreland County Meet in which the Eagles won the championship for the third time in succession. At Connellsville, the W. P. I. A. L. meet ended with the Eagles placing third. In this meet, three boys qualified for the P. I. A. A. meet at Penn State. These representatives of Derry Twp. were: Eaglehouse who placed first in the broad jump; Gulas who placed second in the low hurdles and Henry who placed third in the 440 yd. dash. This exceedingly impressive record and the boys who made it possible will long be remembered by the students at Derry Twp. As spring made its appearance this year, the Eagles once again were training for the coming meets. Although weakened by graduation the team will have some very worthy members. The thinclads returning from the 1947 team are: Clark, Stemmier, McKowen, B. Smith, Elliott, Peterson, Long, Kinsey, Wahala, Burns and Hill. With these boys forming the back-bone of the team, the Eagles will be assured of another successful season. Toking l� Easy. On Your Mark. 63 MONOGRAM CLUB Seated, left to right: McKowen, Lewis, Neil, Osinkoski, Palko, Clark, R. Smith Standing, left to right: Campbell, Kinsey, K. Smith, Burns, Stemmier CHEERLEADERS First row, kneeling, left to right: Yarchak, Conti, Bortsch Second row, left to right: McCombs, Beu-ton, Sloan MONOGRAM CLUB The supreme goal of every athlete in high school is to become a member of the Monogram Club. Due to the fact that admittance may be gained only by having earned a letter in one of the three major sports, as cheerleader, or as a manager, this is one of the most exclusive and honorable clubs in the high school. The promotion of good sportsmanship, the creation of more unity and friendship among the lettermen, and the cooperation of the athletes with the faculty and their fellow classmen are the aims of the club. Under the guidance of Mr. Kurtz, the club was organized early this year and elected as their officers: Robert Osinkoski, President; Ed Palko, Vice President and Jim Neil, Secretary-Treasurer. CHEERLEADERS With cheers emanating from their throats, these spirited students proclaim victory for D. T. H. S. Our will to win has been strengthened and stimulated by the sight of these gold-and-blue clad cheerleaders. No game would be complete without them. Each game meant so much more when the cheerleaders were there urging the team on to victory, and the crowd on to more vigorous cheers. Can we ever forget those afternoons spent in the auditorium at pep meetings, to emerge with hoarse voices and happy heartsl 64 LATROBE ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY ★ LATROBE PENNSYLVANIA 65 Westinghouse Electric Corporation Porcelain Department DERRY, PA. Manufacturer of Electric Porcelain and Specialized Ceramic Products Question: HOW CAN I MAKE OUR 1948 YEARBOOK COVER BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE?” Answer: CHOOSE Oia£tct TO DESIGN AND PRODUCE A DISTINCTIVE YEARBOOK COVER FOR YOUR SCHOOL’S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.” ORIGINAL DESIGNS PROMPT DELIVERY PADDED OR STIFF COVERS Ciaftco [Chicago] • Place Your Order Through •KURTZ BROS • CLEARFIELD, PA. 66 Compliments of Depot St. LATROBE, PA. A. J. DEGITZ LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE HAULING Moving Furniture and Pianos A Specialty Office: Phone 812-307 Depot St. Res: Phone 2151-R 117 Ave. A LATROBE, PA. 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Here at Vanadium-Alloys and Anchor, we benefit in our task of making First Quality Tool Steels by the equal quality of character in the people who work for us. You can be proud that many of our valued folks are products of Derry Township High School, where first quality in knowledge, ideals and citizenship is a constant goal. You may be sure that we are proud to have their help in making our Tool steels, which so dependably and efficiently shape, cut and mold a world of things everyone uses . . . always to the single First Quality standard. VANADIUM-ALLOYS STEEL CO. COLONIAL STEEL DIVISION ANCHOR DRAWN STEEL COMPANY LATROBE, PA. 79 flute graph A 80