Laurel Valley High School - Laurel Yearbook (New Florence, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1958 volume:

LAUREL fcr 1958 Vol u me m presented by the Se nior Class Laurel Valley Joint High School Bolivar, Pennsylvania Editor....Sylvia Cum VMn S Layout Editor...frjscil la Lon feature Editor...Sandra HachaK Foreword After many weeks of hard work the 1958 LAUREL was sent to press. It was a relief to know we had finished before the deadline. Now as we look back, we see and wonder about many things — how we ever found time to do everything and why other people put up with us. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to you who have been so generous to us. Around Laurel Valley in 180 Days was chosen for the theme of the 1958 LAUREL. We are taking the trip on the S. S. LAUREL and are making many inland excursions along the way. On the S. S. LAUREL, as you will see throughout this book, the school functions are represented by the various parts of a ship. We enjoyed our educational voyage, and we hope you will have many pleasurable hours as you look back over the past year in the 1958 LAUREL. Buen viaje! The Editor The Editors For The 1957-58 SYLVIA CUMMINGS - Editor MR. EDWARD J. BOULDIN - Supervising Principal Supervising Principal TO THE SENIORS OF 1958: Formal Public School Education is a distinct privilege which we as Americans enjoy. It is my sincere hope that you have enjoyed this privilege and the experiences it has provided during your stay in the Laurel Valley Joint School System. I deeply appreciate the opportunity of sharing with you the accomplishments you have attained. We feel our school is a better place because you were here and shared with us your progress by your willingness to help and to learn. May happiness and success be your good fortune as you apply'the experiences of school days in life. My most sincere congratulations with best wishes for continued success are extended to each member of the class of 1958. Sincerely yours. ( dUtJrSUiJl ( S Edward J. Bouldin Supervis' g Principal High School Principal TO THE SENIORS - 1958: Learning is a comple'x affair to say the least. No clearcut definition is possible, but we may generalize that learning is a process whereby we may acquire information, knowledge, and skills through certain experiences. Individual variables such as attitude, motivation, intelligence, aptitude, health, etc. are all important factors in a learning situation. Group characteristics also exert a strong influence upon the individual. Progress can be measured and appreciated only to the extent that we know these things in terms of starting point and goals. It is my sincere wish that all of you may have profited from your learning opportunities to the extent that you have made real strides towards your particular objectives. Congratulations and best wishes to each of you. Principal George L. Spinelli MR. GEORGE L. SPINELLI - High School Principal Board of Education ROW ONE: (Left to Right) Russel Fulcomer, LeRoy Schaller, Anthony Carosella, Robert Igo, Clifford Trexler, John Conrad, Margaret Boyle (Secretary - non-member), Edwin Shomo, Wilbur McClure, Neil Galbraith. STANDING: John Donahue, Paul Hamill, Jesse Fritz, Florence Kerr, Patsy Corvi, Harry Mears, Edward Bouldin (Supervising Principal), Ralph Spory, Ernest Ziegler, Blair Henderson, Dennis West, George Spinelli (High School Principal). ABSENT: Lynn Graham, Paul Roby, Richard Wagner, William Burkett, Lloyd Boring, Robert Brown, Jack Treasure, Anthony Catanese. On the third Monday of each month, and many special dates besides, the Laurel Valley Joint School Board meets in the New Florence school cafeteria to consider and undertake the solving of the problems relating to the welfare of our schools. This group devotes many hours planning for the progress of our schools. It is under the direction of Mr. Clifford Trexler, President; Mr. John Conrad, Vice-President; Miss Margaret Boyle (non member), Secretary; and Miss Mary E. Horrell (non member). Treasurer. We, the students, recognize the unselfish efforts of this group and wish to thank them for their patience and understanding. We are aware of the extremely difficult task of making provisions for a modern educational system. We wish them success with their difficult task. 8 Faculty Mariners MRS. IRENE L. BEARD Indiana State Teachers College - University of Pittsburgh, B.S. , M. Ed. -History - Geography - Travel Club -May Day Program Sponsor - 7 Sponsor. MISS ALICE R. CUNNINGHAM Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. -Junior High English - Pep Club - Senior High Cheerleaders. MRS. ELNORAJ. CHISNELL Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. Ed. - University of Pittsburgh - Senior High English - Trl-Hi-Y Club - LAUREL Sponsor. MR. STANLEY E. DOHODA Mississippi State College, B.S. Ed. -St. Francis College - Health, Gym -Assistant Football and Basketball Coach - Varsity Club - 8 Sponsor. MR. JOHN CHOBANY Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. - Football and Baseball Coach - Varsity Club - Science - Clyics - Drivers Training - Safety Education - 10 Sponsor. MR. JOHN FISHER Slippery Rock State Teachers College, B.S. - University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. - Rensseleer Polytechnic Institute-Math - Golf Club - 11 Sponsor. Faculty Manners MR. EUGENE GORIROSSI St. Vincent College, B.S. - Music - Band -Senior Chorus - Instrumental Director - Study Club. MRS. MARY GRACE HARRIS Pennsylvania State University, B.S. - Home Economics - 12 Sponsor. MRS. ANNA LYNN HAIRE Indiana State Teachers College - New York University - Arithmetic - Knitting Club - 7 Sponsor. MR. WAYNE HOWARD Slippery Rock State Teachers College, B.S. - Indiana State Teachers College - Health -Physical Education - 12 Sponsor. MRS. MILDRED HALL Mount Mercy, B.A. - American History - Civics - Current Events Club - 7 Sponsor. (Left Faculty in December 1957) MR. GERALD L. KLAUM Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. - History - Current Events Club - Senior Play - 7 Sponsor. (Returned to the Faculty in January 1958) Faculty Mariners MRS. MILDRED L. MABON Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. - University of Pittsburgh - All Duplication -Commercial - HI-Lite - Typing Club. MISS MARIE NICHOLS Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. - Cornell University - Spanish - Junior High English -Hl-Lite - Dramatics Club - Junior Play -Attendance Director. MISS REBECCA McKINNEY, R. N. Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, B.S. - School Nurse. MRS. HANNAH ORR Mansfield State Teachers College, B.S. -Pennsylvania State University - Home Economics - Future Homemakers of America Club - 11 Sponsor. MRS. LORRAINE R. MURPHY Indiana State Teachers College - Intermediate Course - Math - History - Art - Art Club -8 Sponsor. MR. ANDREW PAHACH California State Teachers College, B.S. -Industrial Arts - Basketball Coach - Dancing Club - 9 Sponsor. Faculty Manners MR. ERNEST PUDUNER Waynesburg, B.S. - Amen can History - P. O. D. - World History - All Sports for Girls Club -10 Sponsor. MRS. BEULAH ROSEN University of Pittsburgh, A.B. - Columbia University, M.A. - Guidance - Math - Career Club - Student Council. MR. RICHARD L. STEVENSON Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. -Chemistry - Biology - General Science. (Joined the Faculty In January 1958) MISS MARY T. SALERNO University of Pittsburgh, B.S. - Cornell University - Chemistry - General Science -Biology - Biology Club - Junior High Cheerleader Sponsor - 9 Sponsor. 12 Faculty Manners Gather Informally LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Bouldin, Mr. Spinelll. Mrs. Beard, Miss Bonavero, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Hail, Mrs. Rosen, Mrs. Duncan, Mr. Fisher, Miss Salerno, Mr. Chobany. 13 Faculty Mariners Gather Informally LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Dohoda, Miss Cunningham, Mr. Howard, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Halre, Mr. Gorirossi. Teachers Teachers are the funniest things And the hardest to comprehend. You cannot tell what they'll do next, If it's the beginning or end. But still we realize after all They were doing the best they could. We students aren't so easy to teach Cause we couldn't be good if we would. Sylvia Cummings Class of 1958 14 LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Mabon, Mrs. On, Mrs. Chisneli, Mr. Bouldin, Mr. Pahach, Mr. Pudllner, Mr. Spinelli, Miss Nichols. THOMAS WAYNE BAIRD Wiener—lives in West Bolivar—Academic course—pet Joy is skating—pet peeve is forward girls—ambition is to be a draftsman. Activities: Golf Club 1; Dramatic Club 2; Career Club 4; Basketball 2; Chorus 2,3; HI-UTE 3; Intramurals 3; Junior Play 3; Prom Committee 3; LAUREL Staff 4. Stately and tall he moves through the hall. SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS LARRY E. BEELER Lives in Bolivar—General course. Activities: Automobile Club 3; Prom Committee 3. Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings. LEWIS S. BOSK.E Lew—lives in Bolivar—General course —pet joy is playing cards—pet peeve is getting up in the morning—ambition is to be a barber. Activities: Shop Club 2; Volleyball Club 3; Archery Club 4; Hunting and Fishing Club 1; Stage Crew 3; Prom Committee 3. What men have done can still be done and shall be done today. CHARLES JOSEPH BURKETT Zip—lives in Bolivar—Academic course —pet peeve is skinny girls in Bermudas —likes to roller skate—ambition is to attend college. Activities: Special Chorus 1,2,3; Career Club 4; Home Room Vice-President 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Hl-UTE 3,4; Junior Play 3. Hold the fort, I am coming. 16 WOODROW H. BURKETT Woody—lives in Bolivar—General oourse—pet joy is loafing with Dave— pet peeve is Bermuda shorts—ambition is to find a Job. Activities: Golf Club 1; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Student Council 3; Football Manager 2; Prom Committee 3. For the Just, time is the best of champions. 1 RICHARD EUGENE CALDWELL Dick—lives in West Fairfield—General ( oourse—pet Joy is girls—pet peeve is } girls that don't trust my driving—ambi-tion is to get a good job. Activities: c Camera Club 2; Automobile Club 3; j! Prom Committee 3. I liketowcrk, it fascinates me, I could sit and watch it for hours. , SENIOR JOSEPH PAIRIC CALLIHAN foey— lives In Seward—General course --pet joy is dogs—pet peeve is cats— ambition Is to become a barber. Activities: Hunting and Fishing Club 2; Dancing Club 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Prom Committee 3. It Is good to live and learn. PATRICIA ANN CORVI P—lives In Bolivar— pet Joy Is talking -pet peeve Is reckless drivers—ambi-on is college. Activities: Career lub 4; Volleyball Club 3; Camera tub 2: Swing Band 1; Band Secretary 4; ome Room Secretary-Treasurer 3; amera Club Secretary 2; Band 1,2,3,4;  nior Chorus 3,4; HI-LITE 4; Intra-urals 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Prom Dmmlttee 3. ie most important thing you wear is ur expression. STAR PASSENGERS JAMES FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL Basil—lives in West Bolivar—Academic course—pet Joy Is girls—pet peeve is chewing gum—ambition Is to become a teacher. Activities: Science Club 3; Biology Club 2,4; Golf Club 1; LAUREL Staff 4; Prom Committee 3. Let there be peace. LILLIE JEANNETTE CLARK Jan—lives in Fairfield Twp. —Academic course—pet joy is horseback riding and driving—pet peeve is riding the school bus—ambition is to be a social worker. Activities: Volleyball Club 3; Dramatic Club 2; Library Club 1; Junior Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; HI-LTTE Editor 4; Home Room Representative 1; HI-LITE Co-editor 3; Prom Committee 3; LAUREL Staff 3,4. A very ready and pleasant smooth wit. CARL RICHARD CRUSAN Dick—lives In Fairfield Twp. —General course—pet Joy Is eating—pet peeve Is going to school—ambition is to get a Job. Activities: Archery Club 4; Hunting and Fishing Club 1; Prom Committee 3. Fair weather weddings make fair weather lives. SYLVIA RUTH CUMMINGS Syl—she halls from West Bolivar— Academic course—likes writing poems and letters—pet peeve is people who find fault with everything—ambition Is to be a writer. Activities: Spelling Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Crochet Club 3; Career Club 4; Spelling Club President 1; Crochet Club Secretary 3; LAUREL Editor 4; HI-LITE Reporter 3,4; Cafeteria Ticket Collector 4; Prom Committee 3. Her quiet smile speaks the world of friendliness. 17 CAROL ANN CUSHMAN Cush—lives In New Florence—Academic course—pet peeve is getting up early —likes to eat pizza—ambition is to go to college. Activities: Swing Band 1; Special Chorus 2,3; Tri-Hl-Y Club 4; Class President 1; Student Council Secretary 3; Student Council Vice-President 4; Student Band Director 4; Special Chorus President 3; Secretary of Tri-Hi-Y 4; President of Chorus 1; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Volleyball 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Junior Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Student Council 3,4; LAUREL Staff 3,4; HI-UTE 3,4; County Chorus 1,2,3. She wears a face of joy. SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS ROBERTA MARGARET DUBICS Bobbie—lives in Seward—Vocational course—pet peeve is getting up In the morning—likes to ride motor scooter-ambition is to get a job. Activities: Spelling Club 1,2; Pep Club 4; Junior Chorus 2; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Senior Chorus 2. Glad that I live am I. LUCAN A BERTHA EDWARDS Toots--lives in Seward—Vocational course—pet peeve is nosy people — likes to practice the organ—ambition Is to get mamed. Activities: Trl-Hi-Y Club 3; Pep Club 4; Home Nursing 1; Library Club 2; Junior Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 4; Prom Committee 3; Intramural Basketball 1. Practice is the best of all instructions MARLENE CAROL FRY Mar—lives in Seward—Commercial course—pet peeve is stuck-up people —likes cheerleading—ambition is to send brother to college. Activities: Spelling Club 1; Library Club 2; Special Chorus 3; Pep Club 4; Treasurer Pep Club 4; Vice-President of Spelling Club 1; Chorus 1,2,3; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Christmas Play 3; Junior Play 3; HI-UTE Staff 3,4; LAUREL Typist 4; Magazine Campaign 3; May Queen Attendant 1; Prom Committee 3; Captain of Cheerleaders 3; Co-captain of Cheerleaders 4. I should Just die if I could not talk. JUDITH GARLAND (Left school before graduation) ROGER W. GARLAND Rog— lives in Fairfield Twp. —General course—likes to work on the farm— ambition is to Join the Air Force. Activities: S.O.S. 1; Archery Club 4; Stage Crew 2,3; Prom Committee 3. I am content with what I have. 4  SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS WANDA JEAN GLAC KEN Wanda—lives in Seward—Vocational course—pet peeve is jealous boys — married. Activities: Handicraft Club 3; Rep Club 4; Secretary 1; Prom Committee 3; Intramurals 1,4; Junior Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 2,4. Something old, something new, that's what she’s looking forward to. GERALD R. HALL Bus—lives In Bolivar—General course —pet peeve is school—ambition is to get out of school. Activities: Hunting and Fishing Club 1,2: Automobile Club 3; Class President 2; Football 2; Prom Committee 3. Of good natural parts and of a liberal education. JACQUELINE BARBAJtt GLESSNER Jackie—lives in Seward—Commercial course—pet peeve is loud girls—pet Joy is eating—ambition is to be a secretary. Activities: Handicraft Club 1; Special Chorus 1,2,3; Hri-Hl-Y Club4; Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 3; Handicraft Club Secretary 1; Band Treasurer 3,4; Special Chorus Treasurer 3; Trl-Hl-YClub President 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Junior Play 3; LAUREL Typist 4; HI-UTE Typist 3,4; Assistant Business Manager of HI-LITE 3; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Junior Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Bulletin Worker 4. I'd have gotten bigger if I hadn't stopped growing. MARY KATHRYN HEDGES Tat—lives in Seward—Commercial course—pet Joy Is driving that “'57 Chevle—pet peeve is people In bad moods—ambition is to be a stenographer. Activities: Handicraft Club 1; Library Club 2; Pep Club 4; Vice-President 1; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; Junior Chorus 1; Special Chorus 3; HI-UTE Typist 3,4; LAUREL Typist 4; Intra-murals 1,2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Bulletin Worker 4; Magazine Campaign 3. Toll, says the proverb, is the sire of fame. WAYNE GLESSNER Gless —lives in Seward—General course—pet peeve is girls wearing flats —likes participating in sports—ambition is to be a success in life. Activities: Hunting Fishing 1; Typing Club 2; Varsity Club 3,4; Class President 4; Student Council President 4; Chorus 4; Football Team 3,4; Basketball Team 1, 2,3,4; Baseball Team 2,3,4; Co-captain of Football Team 4; Prom Committee 3. All mankind loves a lover. ;  CLIFFORD D. HENDERSON Cliff—lives In Fairfield Twp. —General course—pet peeve Is bashful women —likes to work on the farm—ambition is to be a fanner. Activities: Chorus Club 1,2,3; Band Manager 1,2,3,4; Prom Committee 3. Oversleeping will not make your dreams come true. 19 SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS MARGERY ALICE HENDERSON Marge—lives in Fairfield Twp. —General course—pet peeve is nosy people —likes to dance and flirt—ambition is to go to Cambria Rowe. Activities: Dancing Club 3; Pep Club 4; Band 3,4; Senior Chorus 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Attended Ligonler High School 1,2; As merry as the day is long. SAMUEL ALBERT HENDERSON Sam—lives in West Bolivar—General course—pet peeve is name calling — a mbition is to drive a coal truck . Activities: Hunting and Fishing Club 2; Camera Club 3; Prom Committee 3. I have not yet begun to fight. KENNETH E. HEPNER Ace—lives in New Florence—General course—pet Joy is sports—ambition is to make good. Activities: Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Vice President 3,4; Varsity Club Vice President 3; Varsity Club President 4; Football Team 1,2,3,4; Basketball Team 1,2,4; Baseball Team 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Captain of Football Team 4; Intramurals 3. Gentlemen prefer blondes. DONNA JEAN HEWITT Lives in Bolivar—Vocational course— pet joy is writing letters—pet peeve is people bossing her—ambition Is to get a Job. Activities: Handicraft Club 1; Camera Club 2; Social Dancing 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Home Room Representative 2,4; Intramurals 3. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. DELORES JEAN HILL De—lives in Seward—Vocational course pet peeve is two-faced people—likes to drive—ambition is to be a telephone operator. Activities: Social Dancing 1; Spelling Club 2; Pep Club 4; Prom Committee 3. All's right with the world. LORETTA JEANNE HOLLEN Snookie —lives in New Florence— Commercial course—pet peeve is two-faced people—likes shorthand--ambition is to graduate. Activities: Dancing Club 1; Camera Club 2; Tri-Hl-Y Club 3,4; Home Room Treasurer 2; HI-LITE Typist 4; Home Room Representative 1,4; Intramurals 1; Prom Committee 3; Bulletin Worker 4. Diamonds are a girl's best friend. SENIOR SUSAN M. HOOD Sue—lives in Bolivar—Academic course —likes to make good grades—ambition is to attend college. Activities: Art Club 1; Camera Club 2; Special Chorus Club 3; Golf Club 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,3,4; HI-LITE 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Prom Committee 3; County Band 4. Energetic, ambitious, studious, too. I EDWARD L. LANGHAM Ed—lives In West Bolivar—General course—pet peeve is getting up in the morning—pet Joy is skating—ambition is to get a Job. Activities: All Sports Club 1; Camera Club 2; LAUREL Representative 3,4; Magazine Representative 4; Prom Committee 3. Beware the fury of a patient man. STAR PASSENGERS PEGGY JOAN HUTCHISON Hutch —lives in New Florence—Commercial course—pet joy Is dancing—pet peeve is confusion—ambition is to become an Arthur MLirray dance Instructor. Activities: LAUREL Typist 4; Handicraft 1; Library 2; Special Chorus 3; Pep Club 4; President of Pep Club 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Captain of Cheerleaders 4; Junlor Chorus 1; HI-LITE Typist 3,4; Exchange Editor of HI-LITE 3,4; HI-LTTE Business Manager 4; Prom Committee 3; Bulletin Worker 4; Senior Chorus 3,4. To be good is to be happy. PRISCILLA MAE LONG Prissy—resides In Bolivar—Academic course—pet peeve is giving speeches —likes to drive the station wagon— ambition Is to enter David Lipscomb College, Nashville, Tennessee. Activities: Library Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Typing Club 3; Career Club 4; Home Room Representative 2,3; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; Junior Chorus 1; HI-LITE Staff 2,3,4; Lunch Ticket Seller 4; Junior Play 3; Prom Committee 3; Layout Editor of LAUREL 4. I never think of the future. It comes soon enough. JOHN S. LAMANTIA John—resides in Bolivar—General course—pet Joy is bowling—pet peeve is getting up in the morning—ambition is to drive truck. Activities: Shop Club 2; Archery Club 4; Automobile Club 3; Hunting and Fishing Club 1; Vice President 2; Stage Crew 2,3; Prom Committee 3. A man's a man for a' that. PAUL WALLACE LUDWIG Petie —lives in Seward—General course—pet peeve is tests—likes to eat —ambition is to find a job. Activities: Varsity Club 2; Hunting Fishing Club 1; Football T am 1; Football Manager 2; Basketball Team 3; Baseball Team 1; Poseball Manager 1; Prom Committee 3. Youth is wholly experimental. 21 SANDRA ELAINE MACHAK Sandy—halls from Seward—Academic course—pet peeve Is conceited boys— llk.es to dance—ambition is to be a nurse. Activities: Attended Perth Amboy High School, N.J. 1; Pep Club 4; Typing Club 3; Special Chorus 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Feature Editor of LAUREL 4. I awoke one morning and found myself famous. JAMES MILLER Possum—lives in Bolivar—Academic course—likes to read science fiction— ambition is to succeed. Activities: S. O.S. 1; Career Club 4; Special Chorus 3; Prom Committee 3. All he asks is to be alone. 22 SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS DAVID ALLEN MAG NAN I Dave--llves in Bolivar—Academic course—pet peeve is Bermuda shorts— likes to hang around with Burk—ambition is to go to college. Activities: Varsity Club 4; Automobile Club 3; All-Sports Club 1,2; Basketball Team 1,2, 3,4; Football Manager 2; Prom Committee 3; Band 1. An innocent face but you never can tell. DONALD E. MARINO Don—lives in Fairfield Twp.—General course—pet peeve is women drivers— likes to hunt—ambition is to have money and lots of it I Activities: Hunting and Fishing Club 1; Shop Club 2; Varsity Club 3; Archery Club 4; Student Council Representative 1; Student Council Alternate 2; Stage Crew 2,3,4; Football 3; Prom Committee 3. It is a world of startling possibilities. A ARTHUR DAVID MUIR Dave—lives in Bolivar—General course - -pet joy is eating—pet peeve is writing themes—ambition is to join the Air Force. Activities: S.O.S. Club 1; Camera Club 2; Automobile Club 3; Biology Club 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basektball 4; Prom Committee 3. An honest man's word is as good as his bond. SHIRLEY ANN MUNSHOWER Shlrl—lives in Seward—General course --pet peeve is show-offs—likes to dance—ambition is to attend Camhria-Rowe. Activities: Library Club 1; Camera Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y Club 3; Pep Club 4; Junior Chorus 1; Prom Committee 3. I never knew a calm so quiet. SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS FRANK PETERS, JR. Bo—lives in Seward—General course— pet peeve Is training rules—likes to eat —ambition is to graduate. Activities: Hunting and Fishing Club 1; Varsity Club 3,4; Football Team 3,4; Baseball Team 2,3,4; Basketball Team 2,3; Prom Committee 3. Do not turn back when you are just at the goal. THOMAS STUART RHOADES Tom—lives in New Florence—Academic course—pet peeve is themes and essays —likes sports—ambition Is to attend college. Activities: Varsity Club 4; Special Chorus 1,2,3; Vice-President of Band 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; Junior Chorus 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; Junior Play 3; Baseball 3,4; Prom Committee 3. 1 am not arguing with you—I am telling you. LILLIAN LEI PIASENTE Rudl—halls from St. Clair Twp. —General course—pet peeve is conceited boys—likes to eat—ambition Is to be a secretary. Activities: Knitting Club 1; Special Chorus 2; Personal Typing 3; Pep Club 4; Treasurer of Junior Class 3; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; HI-LITE 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Student Council Alternate 2; Intramurals 1; Prom Committee 3. Really and truly—I have nothing to wear. MARION JOY RITENOUR Joy—lives in St. Clair Twp. —General course—likes to dance—ambition )s to be a success. Activities: Knitting Club 1; Spelling Club 2; Social Dancing 3; Pep Club 4; Secretary-Treasurer 2; Home Room Secretary 3; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3; Junior Chorus 1; Prom Committee 3. Everybody's friend. JUDITH ANN POLING Pol—resides in Seward—Commercial course—pet peeve is people who think they know everything—pet Joy is working on the HI-LTTE—ambition is to go to business college. Activities: Handicraft Club 1; Special Chorus 1,2,3; Trl-Hl-Y Club 4; Class Secretary 1; Class Vice President 2; Home Room President 3; Band President 4; Trl-Hl-Y Vice President 4; Special Chorus Vice President 3; Band Secretary 3; Junior Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Commercial Editor of HI-LITE 4; Typing Editor of LAUREL 4; County Chorus 1,2,3,4; County Orchestra 2; County Band 3; Junior Play 3; May Queen Attendant 3; HI-UTE Typist 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Bulletin Worker 4. As nice as she looks. RICHARD D. ROBINSON Robby—lives In New Florence—General course—pet Joy is boating—pet peeve is Bolivar water—ambition Is to be a success. Activities: Varsity Club 1,2, 3,4; Football Manager 1,2,3,4; Baseball Manager 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Basketball Team 1,2,3,4; HI-LITE Reporter 3,4. Happy am I; from care I'm free; why aren't they all contented like me? 23 SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS JUDITH ANN SHEEHAN Jody or Troubles—lives in New Florence —Commercial course—pet peeve Is friendly enemies—likes to dance— ambition is to be a secretary. Activities: Dancing Club 1; Camera Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Pep Club 4; Junior Chorus 1; Layout Editor of HI-LITE 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Christmas Play 2; Magazine Campaign 4; Business Manager of LAUREL 4; Bulletin Worker 4. A typewriter to me is a blessed companion. BARBARA ELIZABETH ST. CLAIR (Left school before graduation) MERLIN H. SKAVANG Skerv—lives in Seward—General course —pet Joy is driving the car—pet peeve is people that can't make up their minds —ambition is to have a sport car someday. Activities: Golf Club 4; Varsity Club 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 1; Football Team 1,2,3; Junior Play 3; Christmas Play 1,2,3; Baseball Manager 3; Prom Committee 3; Junior Varsity Football Captain 3. It is a very hard undertaking to seek to please everybody. WILLIAM STUTZMAN Waldo—lives in Seward—General course—pet peeve is training rules— likes to eat—ambition is to Join the service. Activities: Varsity 2,3,4; Hunting and Fishing 1; Football Team 2, 3,4; Baseball Team 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3. To make dictionaries is dull work. 24 RALPH MERLE SPORY, JR. Huck—lives in New Florence—Academic course—pet peeve is casts—likes water skiing—ambition is to go to college. Activities: All Sports Club 1,2; Varsity Club 1,3,4; Junior Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Student Council Representative 3; Band Manager 2; Prom Committee 3; Junior Play 3; Christmas Play 3; Intramural Volleyball 1; Intramural Basketball 1,3,4. It is not your entrance but your exit that counts. ROBERT W. SWANK Bob—lives in New Florence—General course—ambition is to be a success . Activities: Automobile Club 3; Intramurals 1; Prom Committee 3. Not what we give, but what we share. SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS ROBERT R. SWATSWORTH PunJ—lives in Seward—General course. Activities: Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 4; Football Manager 1,2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Intramurals 2. What is well done is done soon enough. JOSEPH MICHAEL TRUSZ Joe—lives in Seward—Academic course --pet peeve Is making mistakes on tests —likes to loaf--ambition lsio go to college. Activities: All Sports Club 2; Varsity Club 1,3,4; Class President 3; Class Vice-President 1; Student Council Treasurer 3; Varsity Club Treasurer 4; Football Team 1,2,3,4; HI-LITE Sports Editor 2,3,4; LAUREL Sports Editor 4; Christmas Play 3; Prom Committee 3. A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself. WALTER YEAGER Waldo—lives in West Bolivar--General course—pet joy is driving a car—pet peeve is going to school—ambition Is to join the Navy. Activities: Hunting Fishing 1; Archery 4; Prom Committee 3. Men of few words are the best men. Our Life Many have compared our life To actors on a stage. But I compare it to a book That's written page by page. Ourselves ore like the pencil; Our deeds make up the words; The paper is our span of life Showing our deeds unfurled. Page one reveals our first breath; The last page says, Now dead. And in between are all the things On earth we did and said. Our Laurel is a portion Of what's within Our Life Joys and triumphs and memories We share from our school life. So that no one will forget We make this monument Of happy days of by-gone years That were in L. V. spent. Sylvia Cummings Class of 1958 25 SENIOR STAR PASSENGERS ROW ONE: (Left to Right) Mrs. Mabon, D. Hewitt, L. Edwards, J. Sheehan, J. Hollen, P. Corvi, J. Garland, S. Munshower, S. Cummings, B. St. Clair, J. Glessner, Mr. Fisher. ROW TWO: J. Clark, P. Hutchison, M. K. Hedges, P. Ludwig, R. Dubics, F. Peters, J. Ritenour, S. Machak, P. Long, W. Glacken, M. Henderson. ROW THREE: J. Calllhan, C. Cushman, R. Crusan, J. Poling, R. Spory, K. Hepner, R. Robinson, E. Langham, W. Burkett, L. Piasente. ROW FOUR: W. Glessner, W. Yeager, G. Hall, S. Hood, W. Stutzman, J. Carmichael, C. Henderson, M. Skavang, L. Beeler, R. Garland, D. Magnani. ROW FIVE: J. LaMantia, J. Burkett, L. Boske, D. Marino, R. Caldwell, D. Muir, W. Baird, T. Rhoades, R. Swatsworth, J. Tnisz. ABSENTEES: M. Fry, S. Henderson, O. Hill, J. Miller, R. Swank. The star passengers are located in cabins 16 and 18. There were persons from the class engaged in all the four courses of study offered at Laurel Valley. The academic students worked diligently solving many mathematical problems and learning how to set up a laboratory experiment. Many hours of labor were spent on history and English courses also. The vocational section toiled to achieve the ability to become excellent seamstresses and homemaking students. The commercial people mastered the arts of typing, transcribing shorthand, and using the commercial machines. The general group acquired information on many subjects, and the male students also received courses in shop where they learned to make and design beautiful tables and knickknacks. The class of 1958 hopes that at some future time you will look back and say they were a nice group to have around you. SITTING: (Left to Right) Mrs. Harris, Sponsor; M. Skavang, Treasurer; W. Glessner, President; R. Swatsworth, Secretary. STANDING: Mr. Howard, Sponsor; K. Hepner, Vice-President. Class Log The class of 1958 is the first group to complete its entire high school career of six years in the Laurel Valley Joint School System. On September 8, 1953, students from five separate districts — Bolivar, . eward, New Florence, and Fairfield and St. Clair Townships — assembled for the first time as Laurel Valley Joint High School. The entire student body gathered in the auditorium where the students gazed around at the unfamiliar faces. They were soon sent to their rooms where they learned their schedules and became acquainted with their teachers and fellow students. This was the only time the seventh graders weren't looked down upon or teased because they didn't know the school, as everyone was in the same situation. Soon after the beginning of school a get-acquainted party was held in the auditorium for the entire student body. Here the seventh graders along with the rest of the school became formally acquainted with one another. This first year of the Jointure passed very rapidly for the 81 seventh graders. When school resumed again, the number had dropped to 80. Now as big eighth graders they found that Mr. Gorirossi in room 2 and Miss Cunningham in room 4 were their homeroom teachers. This was a very exciting, fun-filled year for the eighth graders. Mr. Gorirossi had quite a time with his room of little devils. At Christmas time some students of room 2 presented a play for the benefit of the others in the room. The principal, Mr. Bouldin, was also invited to the performance. Finally it came time to make the first big decision of their lives: Should they take the academic or general course in ninth grade? When they returned from summer vacation, the ninth graders were in room 4 with Miss Cunningham and in room 14 with Mr. Spizzirri. The class numbered 77 now. This year was the first for paying dues for the class of '58. Also they held their first dance, which wasn't an ordinary dance, but one that will be remembered by the students for many years. On this gala occasion the ninth graders, with the help of Miss Cunningham, presented a Hillbilly Wedding at intermission for the guests. The year ended with the 77 ninth graders well on their way to becoming young adults. The summer flew past as usual, and soon they found themselves back in school as sophisticated sophomores. They occupied room 19 with Mr. Pudliner and room 14 with Miss Weaver. The number in the class had dropped to 62. Spanish and plane geometry for the academics and typing for the commercials were encountered for the first time. As usual the term ended all too soon. They returned as juniors full of enthusiasm for this year they would receive their class rings. Many passed their driver's test, too. This was also the year of the Prom for these students who now numbered 73. The theme of the Prom was Fantasia with pink and white as the color scheme. Pink and white streamers gaily lined the walls; pink and white flowers with green vines decorated the lattices; and the ceiling was covered with starry streamers that dipped and swirled in different places. They naturally thought it was the most beautiful Prom ever held. Another important event of their junior year was the Junior Class Play, CRAZY BUT CUTE. Those who had been wondering what kind of actors they would be soon found out. Before they knew it, the year ended. There wasn't too much regret though as the entire class was looking forward with much anticipation to their senior year. Sooner than they had expected September 3, 1957, rolled around. These very busy days will stand out in the minds of these 55 students as very important ones. The commercial students were busy with their daily bulletins, typing of the HI-LITE and LAUREL articles, typing tests and tickets, and performing other commercial duties. The academics struggled along with their trig and chemistry. And all the seniors busied themselves with English themes and book reviews. Besides the school work were band, sports, the LAUREL, senior play, the HI-UTE, the concession stand at the football games, preparation for the Washington trip, senior pictures, name cards and finally announcements for graduation. The class is very thankful to Mr. Howard and Mrs. Harris who helped them come through the year without too much trouble. These two faculty members were a great help in preparing for the Washington trip. It was not long after this trip that the seniors came face to face with their final examinations. The class was not worried about finals alone this year. They knew a great event was just around the corner which would be, first of all, something they had been looking forward to for years, and, second of all, an occasion they now wished could be postponed. Yes, graduation had come. There were many thoughts running through these individual minds as they stood on the stage for the last time with the whole class waiting for the band to play the first notes of Auld Lang Syne . The people in the audience noticed tears running down the cheeks of many members of the class. These were tears of sorrow and joy — sorrow because of the departure from many good friends and teachers who had counseled and guided them and Joy because they realized that they were now going out into the world to use the education they had received. The class of 1958 thanks Laurel Valley and its teachers for giving them the foundation to their lives. This Class Log is left as a permanent record with other important data of the school. Class Prophecy This cruise is making me a little seasick. I think I’ll take Wanda Glacken's advice and go to the ship's hospital. Miss Glacken is the very reliable stewardess of the S. S. LAUREL. The medical officer is the famous Dr. Merlin Skavang and his very efficient nurse is Sandra Machak. After the excellent care I received, I feel somewhat better. I guess I'll go now to the upper promenade deck. Attracting admiring glances here are Donna Hewitt. Teannette Clark, and Priscilla Long — three of the world's wealthiest people. Also enjoying the cruise are Toy Ritenour. singer-comedienne; Wayne Baird, a television newscaster; and Shirley Munshower. hostess for the famous Brown Derby Restaurant. While talking to Robert Swank, I learned that he is the designer of Grand Hall. Tohn LaMantia. Mr. Swank says, is the best chef on board. I'll sample his famous ravioli and pizza at dinner. There's the columnist Margery Henderson gathering news about Sylvia Cummings. the world's sensational poetess. Also attracting my attention is Carol Cushman, an artist, who recently returned from London where she painted a portrait of Queen Elizabeth. I just heard there are two very good hair stylists on board. Their names are Lewis Boske and Joseph Callihan. I'll have to try their latest hair style. Walking towards the swimming pool is Thomas Rhoades. the owner of Rhoades Radio anu Television Manufacturing Co. , and his traveling companion Gerald Hall, president of Hall Construction Company. The beautiful music heard from the ballroom is being played by the famous Hollywood band led by Joseph Burkett, who has risen to great heights since his graduation from Laurel Valley Joint High School. On the dance floor I see the famous beautician Mary Kathryn Hedges. Her dancing partner is David Magnani, owner of the Magnani Limousine Corp. Also, the famous Olympic swimming champion Marlene Carol Fry is among the celebrities on board. Dancing with Miss Fry is one of America's greatest professional dancers, Wayne Glessner. As I leave the ballroom, whom should I see but Roger W. Garland, manager of the Harmony Band; Richard Caldwell, general director of the Jameson Corp.; Samuel Henderson, superintendent of the Truck Drivers League; and Edward Langham, business manager of Hesses Economy Stores. All four are doing very well. I was told we are approaching the harbor. I can hardly wait to know what will be in store for us when we reach shore. The customs officers who are coming aboard are Clifford Henderson and William Stutzman. On this wonderful cruise everyone was treated superbly well by the captain, Donald Marino, and his very efficient crew. 28 Class Prophecy The year 1980 has rolled around and I am taking a cruise on the S. S. LAUREL. As I am enjoying an afternoon stroll about the ship, I see a crowd of people congregated in the dining salon. There is Susan Hood, the nationally known dress designer, with her sister-in-law Tudith Poling. Miss Poling is the private secretary of Richard D. Robinson. President of the National Basketball Association. The two men talking to Mr. Robinson are Woodrow Burkett and Kenneth Hepner. two of the incomparable players of the Boston Celtics Basketball Team. I notice two of the world's most famous scientists. Tames L. Miller and James Carmichael, discussing their latest project, the U. S. A. Sputnik Cruiser. Good luck, men! Talking over the stock market and recent business trends are two very prominent businessmen and their secretaries. They are Richard Crusan. owner of the Crusan Telephone Company, and his secretary lean Hollen; and Ralph Spory, owner of Spory Chain Stores located all over the world, and his secretary Peggy T. Hutchison. I see a group of men who look very familiar. Oh, yes, they are Paul Ludwig. Frank Peters. Robert Swatsworth, and Larry Beeler who are all big game hunters just returning from their latest safari to Africa. After meeting all these people I am exhausted. I am going to the lounge and rest awhile. Seated in the lounge is Roberta Dubics, founder of the great Women's International Basketball Team. With Miss Dubics is one of her best friends, Delores Hill. chief operator of the Bell Telephone Company. Lounging on the sun verandas are four of America's famous novelists — Tudith Sheehan. Lillian Piasente. Lueana Edwards. and Patricia Corvi — who have risen to great fame by writing books which sold over three million copies. I must go and continue my search for celebrities. I might as well stroll around the main deck. You can never tell whom you might see next. Just look who is standing at the rail and gazing at the lovely sea. It is Joseph Trusz. the chancellor of Seward University. Standing next to him are Walter Yeager, president of Amalgamated Chemicals Inc. , and David Muir, president of Muir's Typewriter Company. These two are very important men in this world. What's this? The ship is docking at Honolulu so Tacqueline Glessner. the very lovely movie actress, may come aboard. She has just completed her latest picture called The Sun Also Sets. Last Will and Testament of The Class of 1958 WE, THE CLASS OF 1958 OF LAUREL VALLEY JOINT HIGH SCHOOL, BEING OF SOUND MIND, DO HEREBY BEQUEATH THE POSSESSIONS WE DO NOT WISH TO KEEP TO THE SAID HEIRS. ARTICLE I To our Supervising Principal, Mr. Bouldin, we bequeath a new school building. To our Principal, Mr. Spinelli, we leave the future senior classes. To Mrs. Beard, we will less trials with seventh graders. To Mrs. Chisnell, we will more help with the LAUREL. To Mr. Chobany, we leave a winning football squad. To Miss Cunningham, we will a shorter walk to school. To Mr. Dohoda, we bequeath a year without study halls. To Mr. Fisher, we bequeath an advanced math class. To Mr. Gorirossi, we leave a band rehearsal room. To Mrs. Haire, we leave a library that isn't used for a study hall. To Mrs. Harris, we will a larger sewing department. To Mr. Howard, we bequeath gym classes who are willing to take showers. To Mr. Klaum, we leave the ability to ride a donkey. To Mrs. Mabon, we will more typewriters. To Mrs. Murphy, we bequeath senior art classes. To Miss Nichols, we leave a Spanish class that can really speak Spanish. To Mrs. Orr, we leave freshman girls that can cook better. To Mr. Pahach, we leave a modem equipped shop. To Mr. Pudliner, we bequeath a better behaved P.O.D. class. To Mrs. Rosen, we leave a yearbook staff who doesn't skip guidance. To Miss Salerno, we bequeath our lab techniques to future chemistry classes. To Mr. Stevenson, we leave more years of teaching at Laurel Valley. ARTICLE II To the juniors, we will all trademarks of a senior. To the sophomores, we will the qualities of being a jolly junior. To the freshmen we will green beanies. To the eighth grade, we will report cards to be proud of. To the seventh grade, we will patience and perseverance that in due time they, too, will be seniors. ARTICLE III 1. I, DONNA HEWITT, bequeath my driver's license to Mary Jane Kastner so she won't have so far to walk to school. 2. I, MERLIN SKAVANG, will my ability to get along with teachers to John Burkett. 3. I, ROGER GARLAND, leave my P. O. D. book to Sandra Mundorff; you'll need it in a couple of years. 4. I, RICHARD ROBINSON, bequeath my green and white shoes to Bobby Spory. Wear them in honor of the school. 5. I, DAVID MAGNANI, bequeath my black hair to Charles Robinson. 6. I, JOHN LAMANTIA, will all the school possessions that I'm leaving to Clifford Visalli. 7. I, JOSEPH BURKETT, leave my job as drum major of the band to anyone who is lucky enough to get it. 8. I, CLIFFORD HENDERSON, leave my ability to sleep on hardwood desks to Roscoe Glacken. 9. I, PEGGY HUTCHISON, will my nightly pin-ups to Rosalie Saltarelli, Aren't you lucky? 10. I, SUSAN HOOD, bequeath my quiet voice to Bonnie Austin. 11. I, MARGERY HENDERSON, bequeath my talking ability to Shirley Tantlinger. Use it to its fullest, Shirley. 12. I, PRISCILLA LONG, leave my position on the LAUREL staff to any energetic junior. 13. I, SANDRA MACHAK, bequeath my hot temper to JoAnn Colson. Hope it doesn't get you in trouble, JoAnn. 14. I, DONALD MARINO, bequeath my long rides to school on the bus to Thomas Brown. 15. I, JUDITH POLING, leave what is left of the Bolivar boys to Sally, Carol, Shirley, and Norma. 16. I, DAVID MUIR, will my straight hair to Vincent Ciotti. 30 Last Will and Testament 17. I, WILLIAM STUTZMAN, will my ability to get along with girls to Carmen Guetta. 18. I, WAYNE GLESSNER, leave my football shoes to Joseph Bucceri. Use them better than I did, Joe. 19. I, CAROL CUSHMAN, leave my clarinet to the band. 20. I, JUDITH SHEEHAN, will my six years of learning at L. V. H. S. to Dennis McDowell. 21. I, MARY KATHRYN HEDGES, will my basketball ability to my brother, Ralph. 22. We, JEANNE HOLLEN AND RICHARD CRUSAN, bequeath our study halls together to Ott and JoAnn. 23. I, JAMES MILLER, bequeath my Science Fiction books to Paul DeWitt. I know you'll get a lot of use from them, Paul. 24. I, RALPH SPORY, leave my ability to break bones to Dave Gamble. 25. I, WOODROW BURKETT, bequeath my position on the basketball team to Robert Brown. 26. I, LEWIS BOSKE, leave my jokes to Miss Salerno. Have fun! 27. I, WALTER YEAGER, leave my dignified attitude to Benny Altemus. 28. I, LILLIAN PIASENTE, bequeath to any student at Laurel Valley the ability to eat as much as I do. 29. I, JACQUELINE GLESSNER, bequeath to the junior commercial girls the obnoxious task of taking the bulletin to Mr. Chobany's room. Watch it, girls! He makes you blush! 30. I, MARLENE FRY, will all my 100 wallet-size pictures to anyone lucky enough not to have gotten one yet. 31. I, WAYNE BAIRD, will my lab technique to any honor roll student who feels he needs a change. 32. I, WANDA GLACKEN, leave my sewing ability to Laura Burkett. 33. I, PAUL LUDWIG, leave my manly physique to Daryl Pendexter. 34. I, LUEANA EDWARDS, bequeath my ability to change moods to Marjorie Collins. 35. I, ROBERTA DUBICS, bequeath my motor scooter to Donna Graff with a quarter's worth of gas. 36. I, LARRY BEELER, will my front seat in literature class to anyone who gets it. 37. I, SHIRLEY MUNSHOWER, have just enough energy left to leave school. 38. I, SYLVIA CUMMINGS, will my left-over midnight oil to Robert Cummings. It'll help you get good grades. Bob. 39. I, PATRICIA CORVI, leave my braces to Mariam Mears who can wear them for the next two years. Have fun, Mariam. 40. I, JAMES CARMICHAEL, bequeath my little black book to my brother, John, in hopes that he fills it and returns it. 41. I, JEANNETTE CLARK, leave my newspaper job to Raymond Horvath. Lots of luck, Ray. 42. I, FRANK PETERS, leave my share of the Bolivar water to anyone crazy enough to drink it. Joe Zaragoza, for example. 43. I, ROBERT SWATSWORTH, bequeath my nightly trips to New Florence to John Trusz. 44. I, DELORES HILL, bequeath my bashfulness to Dorothy Banko. 45. I, GERALD HALL, will my life-long crewcut to Robert Gates. 46. I, SAMUEL HENDERSON, bequeath my truck to my brother, Dick. You'll always be busy now, Dick. 47. I, KENNETH HEPNER, will my basketball uniform to my brother, Wayne. 48. I, JOSEPH CALLIHAN, leave my razor to Lane Garland. 49. I, RICHARD CALDWELL, leave my Ford to the next fortunate person who comes along. 50. I, JOY RITENOUR, will my watch dog to Sally Beal to keep all her boyfriends away. Keep him busy, Sally. 51. I, JOSEPH TRUSZ, bequeath my place on the honor roll to Dean Caldwell. Make good use of it. Dean. 52. I, EDWARD LANGHAM, bequeath my blond, wavy hair to Joseph LaMantia. 53. I, THOMAS RHOADES, will my ability to do trig to all the junior academic students. 54. I, ROBERT SWANK, bequeath my seat in room 16 to David Bowman. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands and seals unto this, our last will and testament, written upon this sheet of paper, this eighteenth day of December, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. 31 Noon at L. V. J. H. S. tome seniors enjoy an interesting discussion. What are Charles and Bennie doing with those seniors ? Junior Shipmates ROW ONE: (Left to Right) B. Benito, H. LaMantia, C. Galbraith, B. Spory, J. Lamantia, L. Burkett, J. Wynn, L. Longenecker, J. Peters, Mr. Dohoda. ROW TWO: M. Wagner, M. Irwin, W. Rolling, J. Wallace, C. Robinson, S. Beal, S. Tantlinger, I. McGraw, R. Saltarelli. ROW THREE: N. Mroczka, B. Austin, J. Hughes, F. Henderson, J. Trusz, J. Mled, H. Treasure, S. Clark. ROW FOUR: V. Sharp, A. Warfel, J. Trimble, J. Luther, B. Altemus, R. Jackson, J. Meyer, R. Henderson, E. McCreery. ABSENT: P. Haight. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Fisher, Sponsor; J. Zaragoza, Treasurer; R. Hedges, President; L. Burkett, Secretary; Mrs. Orr, Sponsor; M. Wagner, Vice-President. Junior Shipmates ROW ONE: (Left to Right) B. Banko, E. Henderson, M. Collins, K. Bobko, J. Colbert, B. Henderson, S. Cable, D. Revle, Mr. Pudliner. ROW TWO: R. Kerr, R. CruzanT'C. Guaetta, C. Visalli, G. Garland, M-. Heming, R. Merntt, J. Colson. ROW THREE: C. Bennett, R. Lear, C. Baird, P. DeWltt, R. Baird, S. Rector, G. Stiffey. ROW TOUR: R. Henderson, K. Harford, C. Gibson, G. McGarvey, R. Hedges, R. Gates, R. Horvath, J. Zaragoza. ABSENT: R. Glacken, J. LaMantia, L. Clark, S. Deemer, W. Shank. The Junior Shipmates of 1957-58 are energetic members of the school. They have worked hard during the past year. These students are found in cabins fourteen and nineteen with Mr. Dohoda and Mr. Pudliner, respectively, as their cabin directors. The Junior Shipmates are well represented in the band, chorus, and HI-LITE staff. Some of the boys can also be found on the basketball, football, and baseball teams. Others helped on the LAUREL. On November 22 the Junior Play, SWING YOUR PARTNER, was presented. Eleven members were in the cast, while others assisted with the performance. Miss Marie Nichols directed the play. The Christmas Ball, held on the night of December 18th, was quite a success and all, dressed in their best finery, looked lovely. This wonderful year on the S.S. LAUREL was climaxed by the Junior-Senior Prom in honor of the Senior Class. The beautiful decorations, accompanied by the dreamy music, made an enchanting evening for everyone. Mrs. Orr and Mr. Fisher, sponsor's, guided this group throughout this pleasurable voyage. The juniors have completed the educational requirements for advancement to the rank of seniors. 35 Sophomore Seamen ROW ONE: (Left to Right) D. Gordon, V. loth, M. Kestner, N. Kiss more, N. Cable, J. Gordon, Mrs. On. ROW TWO: N. Kells, J. Nelport, J. Leslie, J. Schrock, p. Zamlska, R. Katcher, B. Carmichael. ROW THREE: M. Yeager, M. Mears, N. Robson, N. Tosh, S. Sharp, N. Stlffey, D. Henderson, Y. Klodell. The sophomores are, as usual, struggling through their subjects. The solids are English, Spanish, history, plane geometry, and biology. Dissecting, to most sophomores, is a lot of fun, but to others it is hard work. The homeroom treasurers have been faithfully collecting dues, twenty cents a week, which will pay for their future trip to Washington, D. C. The treasurers also have made charts showing the amount of dues each person has paid. The future class of 1960 had two members who participated in the County Chorus. They were Norma Kells and Sally Jones. Raymond Rhoades represented the class at County Band. Also several of the tenth-grade boys played on Laurel Valley's basketball and football teams. The sophomores have active members in the band, chorus, clubs, baseball team, Student Council, intramurals, and the HI-LITE. The sophomore dance was held February 26. LEFT TO RIGHT: W. Hepner, President: R. Brown, Vice-President; Mr. Chobany, Sponsor; S. Jones, Secretary; Mr. Pudilner, Sponsor; N. Kells, Treasurer. Sophomore Seamen ROW ONE: (Left to Right) E. Fletcher, L. Henderson, B. McDermott, D. Mack, C. Ludwig, B. Mulligan, L. Magnam, B. Carmichael, L. Caldwell, H. Muir, Miss Salerno. ROW TWO: L. Henderson, K. Baird, C. Chomick, D. Boring, M. Altimus, J. Munshower, M. Bennett, C. Shlrey, S'. Jones. ROW THREE: R. Greacher, J. Mitchell, R. Love, L. Trexler, D. Caldwell, R. Hollen, W. Shingler, E. Oswalt, H. Hill, S. Sterrett. ABSENT: W. Fox, R. Goodlin, E. Lepsch. ROW ONE: (Left to Right) D. Wagner, T. Super, L. Henderson, C. Naylor, R. Henderson, J. Dlckert, W. Hoover, P. Fry, Miss Cunningham. ROW TWO: R. Warfel, G. Haire, J. Bucceri, D. Bowman, P. Peters, W. Hepner, D. Flicklnger, D. Gamble. ROW THREE: J. Mundorff, J. Carmichael, D. Duncan, D. Duncan, H. Smyder, J. Robinson, R. Collins. ROW FOUR: R. Cummings, R. Shank, J. Miller, D. Marsh, D. Krider, C. Deemer, R. Brown, W. Stlffey. ABSENT: T. Bouch, J. Crusan, J. Marsh, S. Payne, R. Rhoades, S. Yeager. 37 Ninth Grade Crew Members ROW ONE: (Loft to Right) O. Wagner, E. Burkett, G. Beard, M. Gamble, C. Peer, R. Roby, M. Rector, B. Buckles, S. Yeager, D. Bouch, Mr. Pah ch. ROW TWO: P. Howard, R. Garland, B. Gehring, A. Hutchko, N. McCreery, B. Shingler, M. Ye age:, J. Foster, D. Hutchko, M. Grlllo, S. Roby. ROW THREE: M. Flickinger, J. Toth, D. Shellhammer, J. McLaughlin, B. Glacken, D. Shlrey, W. J. Reitler, K. Rolley, N. Winebrenner, N. Ambrose. ROW FOUR: J. Short, K. Lynch, R. Gehring, T. Henderson, G. Caldwell, J. DeWltt, ]. Bobko, K. Sharp, C. Sharp, C. Felton. ABSENT: D. Benito. On an educational voyage the ninth grade cruise is especially important for in this year the fundamentals are stressed which establish the foundation for a successful senior high voyage. Class sponsors, Miss Salerno and Mr. Pahach, safely guided their eager passengers through theii extracurricular activities. The ninth graders spent many hours poring over textbooks, maps, and reference books to earn high grades and places on the honor roll. The activities in which these crew members participated included football, basketball, baseball, chorus, band, Student Council, intramurals, and the HI-LIT E staff. The ninth grade crew members occupied cabins 6, 11, and the cafeteria. Cabin directors were Mr. Pahach, Mrs. Harris, and Mr. Howard. LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Bodinsky, Secretary; C. Hurt, Vice-President; Miss Salerno, Sponsor; M. Magnani, Treasurer; Mr. Pahach, Sponsor; A. Klsamore, President. Ninth Grade Crew Members ROW ONE: (Left to Right) J. Walls, J. Mied, H. Garland, I. Tantlinger, R. Miller, F. Golls, J. Corvl, C. Swank, Mr. Howard. ROW TWO: C. Clark, J. Henderson, R. Spory, S. Bodinsky, R. Robson, J. Beal, E. Meyer, W. Burkett, P. Kinzey. ROW THREE: W. Bonng, E. Chesla, J. Parsha, W. Tantlinger, T. Bottegal, R. Stiles, J. Alter, H. Clark. ROW FOUR: W. Hill, P. Mundorff, D. Hull, R. Gnllo, L. Fox, C. Hurt, T. Craig, L. Long, D. Fritz. ABSENT: S. Moore, A. Kisamore. ROW ONE: (Left to Right) E. Peer, S. Baird, L. Sheriff, S. Werder, Mrs. Harris. ROW TWO; T. Zucco, J. Hall, M. Magnani, K. Hughes, L. McGraw. ROW THREE: F. Cummings, D. Graff, C. Ray, L. Kinzey, L. Garland, S. Kruk. ABSENT: R. Bucceri. Eighth Grade Passengers ROW ONE: (Left to Right) L. St. Clair, S. Boring, B. Luker, W. Dunmire, J. Stiffey, G. Kisamore, L. Caldwell, D. Deyarrmn. Mr. Chobany. ROW TWO: D. Deyarmin, G. Beard, G. Martin, R. Potts, G. Dunmire, A. Deemer, A. Edwards, C. Bailey, J. Colson. ROW THREE: J. Callihan, D. Horvath, W. Robinson, G. Henderson, L. Garland, D. Krouse, R. Craig, L. Callihan. D. Langham, I. Baird. ABSENT: R. Baldwin. The eighth grade aboard the S. S. LAUREL occupies cabins l 2 and 5 with Mr. Chobany, Mrs. Murphy, and Mrs. Haire, respectively, as their cabin directors. A number of eighth grade boys are on the S. S. LAUREL'S junior high basketball team. This ambitious group is preparing for their senior inland excursion to Washington by paying dues of fifteen cents each week. With all their outside activities, education is still the main thought with these young passengers. In the year of the Sputnik the value of science and math has become increasingly important. Our eighth graders are doing their best to live up to the goals set for future high school graduates. Mrs. Murphy and Mr. Dohoda, the sponsors, have guided these passengers to a happy and successful close of the 1957-1958 school year on the S. S. LAUREL. Eighth Grade Passengers ROW ONE: (Left to Right) J. Schrock, B. Trimble, I. Rolley, Meats, W. McClure, M. Schweppe, S. Peters, N. Mulligan, Mrs. Murphy. ROW TWO: R. Stivison, L. Thompson, B. Shingler, cTwyrm, P. Simpson, S. Wagner, N. Ritenour, J. Sellers, B. Short. ROW THREE: J. Werder, J. Shank, S. Mundorlf, G. Wakefield, K. McKinney, L. Saltarelli, C. Wittier, B. Rensko. ROW FOUR: P. Petrosky, J. Walker, D. Winebrennor, M. Miller, R. Miller, D. Robinson, M. Shellhammer. ABSENT: M. Yeager. ROW ONE: (Left to Right) T. Brown, H. Henderson, W. Cunningham, D. Baird, J. Bobko, E. Banko, C-Ban fl, Mrs. Haire. ROW TWO: J. Kastner, M. Chesla, I. Greacher, M. Johns, C. Beal, T. Doyle, N. Baird, D. Henderson. ROW'tHREE: P. Garventa, R. Fry, E. Bouldin, K. Krouse, A. Lohr, E. Boske, K. Baird. ROW FOUR: M. Baird, C. Heming, R. Freidhoff, E. Tox, B. Edmlston, J. Burkett, R. Gennaro, M. Henderson. Seventh Grade Sailors ROW ONE: (Left to Right) B. Toth, L. Krouse, B. Wynn, D. James, L. Wagner, S. Toth, F. Tomb, K. Stiffey, D. Pendexter, Mrs. Hall. ROW TWO: W. Wakefield, D. Rolling, C. Yeager, P. Marker, W. Shank, H. Trimble, B. Mundorff, R. Tantlinger, W. Moore. ROW THREE: J. Vrabel, M. Trusz, R. Moore, C. Parsha, S. LaMantia, D. Ray, R. Sheriff, W. Nixon, C. Shetler, R. Stiffey. ROW FOUR: S. Treasure, D. McDowell, D. Leary, M. Stercho, T. Marsh, H. Yeager, E. Krider,T. Marolt, B. McMaster. ABSENT: C. Lepsch. Seventh Grade Sailors ROW ONE: (Left to Right) K. Bottegal, J. Bennett, S. Hill, C. Banko, J. Bernabo, R. Glacken, J. Henderson, W. Burkett, W. Clawson, Mrs. Beard. ROW TWO: J. Carmichael, C. DeWitt, V. Clottl, B. Crusan, D. Henderson, B. Craig, D. Hemlng, D. Bottegal, S. Cavanaugh, J. Henderson. ROW THREE: S. Grlllo, C. DeWitt, C. Buccerl, L. Hite, W. Felton, C. Hropovich, R. Hemlng, M. Charles, R. Calllhan. ROW FOUR: C. Hood, P. Cable, J. Gibson, D. DeWitt, K. Garland, D. Doyle, C. Bouch, K. Gray. The seventh grade, the youngest group on our trip on the S. S. LAUREL, was introduced to a new way of life early in September. These new sailors had some difficulty in locating their cabins, but now they know their way around. Besides following their regular schedules, they participated in nearly all the activities of the school. Under the guidance of Mrs. Beard and Mr. Klaum this class laid the foundation for the busy years of education which are to come. 45 Laurel Staff STANDING: (Left to Right) S. Cummings, P. Long, J. Trusz, J. Sheehan, W. Baird. SEATED: S. Machak, J. Clark, W. Baird, C. Cushman, J. Poling, J. Carmichael. Laurel Staff At the beginning of the fail semester of 1957, the staff started preparing the 1958 edition of the LAUREL. The theme, which was decided by the staff, is that of a ship called the S. S. LAUREL. The idea of the ship was carried throughout the book on an educational basis. The staff set to work arranging the picture schedule, planning the layout pattern, and acquiring a group of feature writers. After the pictures were taken, Sylvia Cummings, Pricilla Long, and Sandra Machak were ready to begin filling out the layout in order to meet the deadline in February 1958. In September the magazine campaign got underway. The goal was set for $1500. Approximately $1300 worth of subscriptions was sold with the assistance of the student body. On October 8, 1957, a group of 18 senior students solicited advertisements to help pay for the publishing cost of the LAUREL. These students sold eighty advertisements and received contributions from twenty boosters. Approximately $650 was collected from these sources. The main purpose of this book is to take the student on an educational voyage through Laurel Valley High School. The yearbook is a permanent record of class groups, faculty, administration, clubs, activities, social life, and athletics. The staff had the opportunity to gain the responsibility and experience of working with other people to make the yearbook a success. Mrs. Chisnell, our advisor, worked with the staff by helping with all the problems that would arise. Although arranging the yearbook was a lot of fun, there was hard work involved also. The LAUREL staff members are as follows: Editor.............................................................. Sylvia Cummings Layout Editor..........................................................Priscilla Long Feature Editor.................................................................Sandra Machak Sports Editor...........................................................Joseph Trusz Art Editors.......................James Carmichael, Carol Cushman, Joseph Trusz Photography.............................................Jeannette Clark, Wayne Baird Business Manager...................................................... Judith Sheehan 47 JEANNETTE CLARK, Editor RAYMOND HORVATH, Assistant Editor Hi-Lite An important event in the school is the issuing of the newspaper, the HI-LJTE, published monthly by fifty-seven ambitious students with the help of their sponsor. Miss Nichols, and their commercial advisor, Mrs. Mabon. Before the HI-LITE is printed, many things take place. First the reporters must write the articles; next these are checked and rough drafts are typed. The layout editor then plans each page, after which she assigns each girl a stencil to type. Following this the commercial artist takes over, makes the headings, and draws the pictures. After the stencils are run off, the final step is taken; the newspaper is assembled and stapled. Reporters ROW ONE: (Left to Right) J. Bernabo, E. Peer, J. Sellers, R. Buccerl, S. Wagner, J. Neiport, E. Burkett, J. Henderson. ROW TWO: S. Mundorff, M. Yeager, K. McKinney, M. Wagner, J. LaMantia, E. Henderson, S. Cummings, D. Henderson. ROW THREE: P. Corvi, H. Yeager, L. Plasente, C. Cushman, R. Friedhoff, M. Yeager, S. Beal, J. Clark, R. Saltarelll. ROW FOUR: S. Hood, K. Harford, R. Jackson, J. Burkett, R. Horvath, D. Wlnebrenner, R. Robinson, W. Hoover. 48 Hi-Lite Through the HI-LITE the students keep abreast of events in other classes, clubs and activities. Each class, including the elementary grades, reports on its happenings each month. Announcements of special activities are also published. Among the features are humor, essays, poems, mystery boy and girl. Snoopin' Sal, and Roving Reporter. Last, but not least, there is the sport's section giving a complete synopsis of each game. The editors and staff are chosen by the advisors and the preceding editors. The purpose of the newspaper is to promote literary efforts among the students and to keep everyone informed about school events. I 00 w ® Staff JUDITH POLING, Commercial Editor ROW ONE: (Left to Right) J. Glessner, E. Henderson, J. LaMantla, C. Galbraith, L. Burkett, L. Longenecker, B. Benito, Mrs. Mabon. ROW TWO: M. Wagner, J. Sheehan, S. Tantllnger, P. Hutchison, P. Long, R. Saltarelll, J. Clark, J. Hollen. ROW THREE: B. Austin, V. Sharp, J. Parsha, J. Trusz, D. Muir, R. Horvath, J. Meyer, J. Poling, M. Hedges. 49 Student Council SEATED: J. Meyer, C. Baird, C. Galbraith, D, Marino, J. Leslie, R. Cummings, H. Treasure, W. Glessner, S. Hood, C. Cushman. STANDING: J. Bennett, S. Mears, J. Parsha, Mrs. Rosen, M. Stercho, L. Kinsey, C. Sharp. E. Lepsch, G. Martin. Schools, like everything else, must have government in order to function properly; and in a democracy the people make up the government. This is the way it is done at our school. The Student Council is made up of one representative and one alternate from each homeroom. The meetings are held at irregular intervals and each representative reports on the discussions to his homeroom. Among the duties of the Student Council are managing the coke machine, decorating the Christmas tree during the holiday season, and assisting in the May Day program. On Awards Day at the end of the term, each member receives a Student Council pin, and the officers receive special pins with the name of their office engraved on them. The special project of the Student Council this year is to purchase an electric water fountain with the money received from the coke machine. The officers of the Student Council are the following: President............................................................Wayne Glessner Vice-President..................................... .................Carol Cushman Secretary..........................................................Carol Galbraith Treasurer..........................................................Hayes Treasure For a student to have his name appear on the HONOR ROLL means that he has worked for and achieved a very great scholastic distinction. From these studiously-minded youths the nation looks for its governmental and religious leaders, scientists, teachers, and doctors of tomorrow. ROW ONE: (Left to Right) K. Stlffey, W. Wakefield, S. Cavanaugh, C. Parsha, S. Baird, T. Zucco, S. Werder, W. Shank, B. Wynn. ROW TWO: E. Peer, M. Kastner, S. Yeager, W. Cunningham, S. Cummings, P. Corvl, B. Rensko, L. McGraw, E. Burkett. ROW THREE: K. Baird, M. Mears, S. Bodinsky, L. Piasente, H. Yeager, D. Henderson, R. Saltarelll, J. LaMantia. ROW FOUR: L. Saltarelll, B. Edmlston, J. Poling, J. Meyer, T. Rhoades, R. Brown, S. Hood, R. Friedhoff, M. Yeager. ROW ONE: W. Burkett, D. Rolling, D. DeWitt, P. Howard, B. McDermott, S. Treasure, J. Mied, L. Wagner, T. Brown. ROW TWO: B. Short, M. Magnani, J. Shank, E. Krider, C. Galbraith, S. Mears, J. Neiport, R. Moore, B. Shingler. ROW THREE: S. Mundorff, M. Yeager, C. McKinley, w. Reitler, J. Gibson, S. Sterrett, B. Shlngier, M. Johns. ROW FOUR: W. Hoover, L. Klnzey, P. Mundorff, J. Trusz, D. Krider, R. Spory, C. Ray, C. Cushman, D. Shlrey. 51 Band This photograph pictures HI, one of the many special formations worked out by the band. Flutes acqueline Glessner Judith Poling Josephine LaMantia Nancy Robson Clarinets Rosalie Saltarelli Carol Cushman Raymond Rhoades Sally Jones Norma Kells Carol Chornick Ina McGraw Dawn Henderson Marjorie Magnani JoAnn Hall Let a McGraw Joanna Werder Carolyn Hood Linda Thompson Cassandra Wittier French Horn Susan Hood 52 Band Personnel Trumpets Paul Mundorff Arville Lohr Thomas Super Margery Henderson Joseph Walls Dennis Doyle Jerome Vrable Larry Saltarelli Elaine Krider Baritones Daryl Wagner Lynette Hite Saxophones Benjamin Edmiston Gary Wakefield Charles Robinson George Haire Trombone Robert Hollen Basses Donald Krider William Hoover Drums David Muir Joseph Warfel Linda Wagner Walter Stiffey Joseph Corvi Bells Jane Neiport Donna Graff Patricia Corvi Bonnie Austin Pamela Simpson Drum Major Joseph Burkett Band Director Mr. Gorirossi Band Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the students studying in their homerooms can hear music floating through the hails. These are the days on which band rehearsals are held. During football season and the weeks preceding concerts the band can be heard every day. This past year has been a very busy one for the Laurel Valley band. First there was football season. As usual, there was practice every activity period; also, there was formation practice one evening a week. This year's football season was a difficult one for the band because of the postponement of a few games. But even with this interruption the band faithfully attended all the games but one. After football season the band began preparing for a concert to be presented in Seward on January 30. Again the band practiced every available activity period. Following this mid-year concert the band was rather idle for a few weeks. Suddenly — practice, practice, practice! The special music had arrived for the spring concert, the most important event of the year. Each member of the band takes great pride in the organization and himself at this time. He puts forth greater effort to practice so that a fine performance can be given by the band as a whole. After much hard work and tiring rehearsal the big day finally arrived. Most of the band members shared a nervous feeling in their stomachs. As they picked up their instruments for the first selection, they were very thankful to Mr. Gorirossi, the band director, for his insistence on practice and more practice. Besides these activities the band also played between acts for the senior play and for commencement; they marched in two parades for Memorial Day; and they performed on other occasions when they were invited. The end of the school year did not mean a three months' vacation from school work for most band members. They must keep up their work even when there is no band practice. For many of them their lessons continue through the summer. The band member is continually striving to better himself so that Laurel Valley may have an outstanding band. To the graduating seniors this is the end of their most enjoyable school activity. There will not be a moment of regret in the future years, even about the practice — only a very warm, thankful feeling for having been given the opportunity to have participated in such a fine organization. Senior Band Members ROW ONE: (Left to Right) S. Hood, C. Cushman, Mr. Gorirossi, J. Glessner. ROW TWO: D. Muir, J. Burkett, P. Corvi, T. Rhoades, J. Poling. Band Managers LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Garland, C. Henderson, T. Rhoades. Band Officers ROW ONE: (Seated) P. Corvi, Secretary; J. Glessner, Treasurer; C. Cushman, Student Director; R. Saltarelii, Librarian. ROW TWO: (Standing) J. Baling, President; Mr. Gcrtrossl, Director; T. Rhoades, Vice-President; N. Kells, Librarian. Majorettes • J. LEFT TO RIGHT: Linda Henderson, L. Burkett, H. LaMantla, L. Longenecker, Lana Henderson, M. Wagner. Senior Chorus ROW ONE: (Left to Right) N. Cable, B. Carmichael, B. Benito, B. McDermott, R. Buccerl, L. Edwards, J. Glessner, T. Zucco, L. Magnani, E. Peer, Mr. Gorirossi. ROW TWO: H. Muir, D. Graff, N. Kells, S. Jones, K. Baird, M. Yeager, Y. Klodell, J. LaMantia, P. Corvl, J. Neiport, M. Magnani, S. Werder. ROW THREE: N. Robson, N. Tosh, S. Sharp, N. Mroczka, S. Clark, W. Glessner, R. Saltarelli, M. Hedges, W. Glacken, D. Henderson, M. Mears. ROW FOUR: L. Plasente, J. Ritenour, C. Cushman, M. Skavnag, C. Henderson, R. Spory, S. Machak, P. Long, M. Henderson, J. Clark. ROW FIVE: B. Austin, J. Poling, J. Burkett, R. Hedges, T. Rhoades, D. Caldwell, S. Hood, L. Kinzey, C. Ray. During the first semester the senior chorus was directed by Mr. Gorirossi. Mr. Hall, who joined the faculty in February, supervised the choral activities for the second semester. The fifty-two members sang to the accompaniment of Jane Neiport, pianist, during the activity period on Thursdays. Ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students composed the senior chorus. At the beginning of the year the students voices were tested and the group was arranged in soprano, alto, tenor, and bass sections. Norma Kells, Judith Poling, Joseph Burkett, Sally Jones, and Donna Graff were sent as representatives to Huntington Jt. High School for the Westmoreland County Chorus on January 30 and 31. During the holiday season, these songbirds practiced Christmas carols and led the student body in a special musical program before they departed for Christmas vacation. Slightly Delirious SENIOR CLASS PLAY Slightly Delirious was a three act farce-comedy. The entire action of the play took place in the living room of Mr. Lister's beach home. The mistaken identity of a rescued amnesia victim, the loss of a pet frog, plus the theft of some valuable Jewels complicated the matter and added to the excitement of the play. The problems were finally solved and the play was brought to a happy climax. The matinee performance was given on March 20 and the evening performance on March 21. Mr. Gerald Klaum directed the play. (The LAUREL went to press before the cast was selected.) Swing Your Partner JUNIOR CLASS PLAY How would you turn a timid tenderfoot into a ferocious cowboy? Through carefully planned schemes, a pet snake, and clever acting, Bertie Weeks was transformed from a coward to the brave hero of Dudley Dude Ranch. After the flu epidemic in October caused a two weeks delay in rehearsals, the junior class presented Swing Your Partner on November 22 and 23. A cowboy disguised as an Indian, the hilarious antics of a maid, and the humorous habits of a prospector delighted the audiences attending both the afternoon and evening performances. Members of the cast enjoyed presenting the play as much as the audience enjoyed attending it. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Meyer (Bill Hicks), R. Gates (Uncle Herbert), S. Clark (Sam Banks), H. Treasure (Jim Dudley), Miss Nichols, S. Tantlinger (Bessy), J. Colson (Barbara), J. Peters (Jane), j. Colbert (Henrietta Dudley), R. Saltarelli (Sally), W. Rolling (Bertie Weeks), K. Harford (Hilda). ROW ONE: (Left to Right) L. Longenecker, M. Charles, R. Heming, B. Carmichael, W. Shank, Mr. Pudliner. ROW TWO: P. Cable, M. Heming, V. Sharp, S. Deemer, N. St If fey, K. Baird. All Sports For Girls Eleven girls compose the All Sports For Girls Club. These girls and Mr. Pudliner, their sponsor,, discuss the three sports at Laurel Valley - football, basketball, and baseball - and the rules and regulations of these. Mr. Pudliner answers the girls' questions about technicalities they don't understand. Among the other things they talk a-bout are the referee's rules and signals, size of the playing field, and the appropriate equipment for these sports. The officers of the club are as follows: President.........Roberta Heming Vice-President. . . Shirley Deemer Secretary . . . .Linda Longenecker Treasurer.............Wanda Shank ROW ONE: (Left to Right) J. Schrock, W. McClure, C. Wittier, C. Hropovich, M. Baird, J. Bobko, D. Henderson, T. Brown, Mrs. Murphy. ROW TWO: E. Boske, P. Petrosky, E. Chesla, J. Beal, E. Fox, H. Clark, D. Robinson, B. Edmiston, J. Henderson, ROW THREE: M. Miller, D. Wlnebrenner, O. Stlffey, J. Miller, Charles Hurt, T. Craig, R. Miller, D. Hull. I he Art Club The Art Club, sponsored by Mrs. Murphy, consists of three girls and twenty-four boys. The group meets in Room 2 every third Tuesday. The teaching of the fundamentals of art is the primary purpose. This instruction provides an opportunity for talented students to gain experience in this creative field. The officers are as follows: President...................Harry Clark Vice-President . . John Henderson Secretary..............Jack Beal Treasurer............Thomas Clark 58 Biology Club The Biology Club has been organized to interest the students in the biological sciences. Miss Salerno sponsors this club. The students learn to manipulate the fine and coarse adjustment controls of the microscope by looking at plant and animal slides. They dissect both vertebrates, such as fish, frogs and turtles, and invertebrates, such as clams, earthworms, and starfish. Another accomplishment is making blood slides on which they use their own blood. In the future the members hope to construct a few terrariums. Officers of the Biology Club are as follows: President..........Robert Hollen Vice-President . Robert Cummings Secretary-Treas. . Janet Schrock M STANDING: (Left to Right) J. Carmichael, D. Muir, J. Mied, N. Kisamore, T. Bottegal, Miss Salerno, J. Dickert. ROW ONE: R. Cummings, W. Shingler. ROW TWO: W. RrMeMfle . ci,iS) T® 6e OMt'Po woRKirVfr AotOj LEFT TO RIGHT: P. long, p, Corvi, J. Burkett, s. Bodmsky, Mrs. Rosen, S. Cummings, W. Baird, J. Trimble. What will I be doing several years from now? Nearly everyone asks himself that question sooner or later. It has become an especially important decision for high school students in this rapidly changing age. To help the passengers on the S. S. LAUREL to answer this question, the Career Club has been organized. The members become acquainted with many college catalogues, the College Blue Book, occupational briefs, and many other sources of information on careers. The seniors in this group are completing their plans for the future and the others are laying the groundwork for future decisions. Mrs. Rosen is the sponsor of this club. Officers of the Career Club are the following: President............Joseph Burkett Vice-President . . . Wayne Baird Secretary-Treas. . .Patricia Corvi 59 Current Events Club For news-minded individuals the Current Events Club was established. These students held discussions on important national and local news items. Some subjects discussed were school integration problems, satellites, and the political forces in operation in our world today. Unlimited information can be attained by students through organized discussions. The following are the club officers: President.........Joseph Walls Vice-President . . Joseph Parsha Secretary .... Irvin Tantlinger Treasurer........Edward Meyer Future Homemakers of America Club The Future Homemakers of America is composed of chartered state associations, which in turn are made up of chapters in junior and senior high schools offering homemaking. For state affiliation there are eight regions. The regional meeting was held at Shanksville, Somerset County, on November 9, 1957 . Five girls from the Laurel Valley chapter attended with Mrs. Orr, the sponsor. They were Nancy Mroczka, Sandra Mundorff, Patricia Garventa, Nancy Baird, and Rose Crusan. The last club project was to earn money to buy the Future Homemakers of America Club emblem. The officers of the club are as follows: President . . . Nancy Mroczka Vice-Pres. . . Sandra Mundorff Secretary . . Patricia Garventa Treasurer............Nancy Baird ROW ONE: D. Revie, B. Shoo, C. Wynn, M. Chesla, D. Banko, D. Baird, B, Trimble, N. Mulligan, Mrs. On, ROW TWO: S. Wagner, I. Greacher, S. Mundoril, C. Beal, N. Baud, F. Cummings, L. Garland, B. Mulligan. ROW THREE: M. Johns, P. Garventa, P. Haight, N. Mroczka, K. Bobko, M. Yeager, M. Shellhammer, R. Crusan, R. Katcher. Golf Club The members of the golf club have been learning the main points of the game from their instructor, Mr. Fisher. The club went to Kiski Prep where some of its members played their first game of golf. Besides learning to play the game, the members acquired useful experience in sportsmanship and fair play. The officers of the Golf Club are as follows: President . . . Gary Wakefield Vice-Pres. . Dennis McDowell Sec.-Treas.........Susan Hood ROW ONE: (Left to Right) D. Pendexter, J. Mled, M. Schweppe, S. Mears, J. Corvt, Mr. Fisher. ROW TWO: D. McDowell, G. Wakefield, David Duncan, D. Bowman. M. Henderson, J. LaMantia. ROW THREE: B. Austin, M. Skavang, Donald Duncan, S. Hood, J. Walker. ROW ONE: (Left to Right) K. Bottegal, S. Hill, V. Ciotti, C. Banko, J. Henderson, Miss Nichols. ROW TWO: D. Homing, C. Hood, B. Gehring, L. Hite, B. Craig. Junior High Dramatics Club Ten seventh grade students, with Miss Nichols as sponsor, made up the Dramatics Club. The enthusiastic members of this club had many projects: listening to records of plays, performing pantomimes or imitations, and writing and presenting one-act skits and plays. These ten students also presented an assembly program. The Junior High Dramatics Club enables these students to gain poise before audiences and educates them in the fundamentals of dramatics. 61 Knitting Club Five boys are enjoying the advantages of learning and mastering the steps of the valuable art of knitting. Mrs. Haire, sponsor, reported that their interest is keen and that in each club period some new stitch is mastered. The aim of these students is to make enough small squares for an afghan. Pep Club Where is ail that screaming and yelling coming from? Why, it's the new club at Laurel Valley — the Pep Club! What better way is there to let off steam and tension than to shout at the top of one's voice? This club surely gives the students a chance to do it. The Pep Club attended many of the ball games, assisted the cheerleaders at the pep rallies, purchased megaphones, pom pom shakers, and beanies, and attended the cheerleading contest at the War Memorial in Johnstown. Miss Cunningham and Mr. Howard are the sponsors. Persona! Typing Club To enable the non-commercial student to learn to type, the Personal Typing Club was organized. There are twenty-one members in this group. Since this club meets only once a month, these students must practice much in their spare time. In this way they learn to type to some extent for their personal benefit. The club is especially beneficial for the academic student who cannot take typing in high school but needs it in future life. Mrs. Mabon is the sponsor. ROW ONE: (Left to Right) L. Sheriff, T. Zucco, J. Neiport, T. Super, M. Mag nan 1, D. Wagner, Mrs. Mabon. ROW TWO: D. Henderson, N. Wlnebrenner, N. Robson, R. Rhoades, D. Graff. ROW THREE: D. Shlrey, G. Haire, D. Knder, W. Hoover, C. Ray, W. Reltler. Social Dancing Club The Social Dancing Club was formed to give the students an opportunity to learn the latest dance steps. Under the supervision of Mr. Pahach they rock and roll to the top records of today. Disc jockeys for the club are Benjamin Altemus and James Luther. There are about fifty students in the Social Dancing Club. The officers for this club are as follciws: President . . Benjamin Altemus Vice-Pres. . . Arlene Hutchko Secretary.........James Luther Treasurer .... Elaine Lepsch 63 ROW ONE: (Left to Right) J. Vrable, R. Stlffey, L. St. Clair, S. Boring, G. Klsamore, L. Henderson, H. Muir, R. Moore, H. Trimble, Mrs. Beard. ROW TWO: J. Stlffey, J. Shank, G. Martin, W. Dunmire, R. Potts, S. Colson, D. Deyarmln, L. Caldwell, M. Rector. ROW THREE: W. Burkett, G. Dunmire, R. Friedhoff, R. Craig, D. Krouse, D. Langham, L. Saltarelll, A. Deemer. ROW FOUR: J. Bobko, J. Mundorff, F. Henderson, R. Lear, G. Henderson, R. Henderson, L. Callihan, J. Burkett, K. Lynch. Tri-Hi-Y Travel Club The Travel Club, sponsored by Mrs. Beard, meets in Room 7. Its membership totals forty-three students, thirty-four boys and nine girls. The purpose of the club is to acquaint the members with some elusive means of making travel informative as well as enjoyable. Road maps and travel routes are usually explained in the first meeting of the club. In most meetings, however, films of different sports and occupations are shown. The scenes in the films take us from the pineapple fields of Hawaii to the broad level farming lands of the Pampas in Argentina and from the salmon haunts in Alaska to the cranberry bogs on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. These students are the club officers: President . . . Ralph Henderson Vice-Pres. . . . Robert Jackson Secretary........John Burkett Treasurer........Ronald Lear In the spring of 1957 the Laurel Valley Chapter was awarded the coveted Banner Award for meeting the requirements of the TEEN TALK course. This is a distinct honor since less than 75 such awards were made in all of Pennsylvania's schools. Will My Date Crash? What's on the Other Side of the Ad? What Are A Teenager's Rights? were some of the topics for the TEEN TALK Discussion Course sponsored by the state Y. M.C.A. The project began the week of January 26 and closed on April 15. Mrs. Chisnell is the club sponsor. The officers of the club are as follows: President . Jacqueline Glessner Vice-Pres.........Judith Poling Secretary . . . Carol Cushman Treasurer..........Norma Kells ROW ONE: (Left to Right) J. Glessner, N. Kells, J. Hollen, H. LaMantia, Mrs. ChlsneU. ROW TWO: N. Ambrose, M. Wagner, R. Saltarelll, S. Jones, L. Burkett. ROW THREE: P. Zamiska, S. Sharp, L. Kinzey, J. Poling, C. Cushman, C. Chomick. Varsity Club To be qualified members of the Varsity Club, the boys must be members of the varsity football, basketball, or baseball teams of Laurel Valley. Sponsors of the club are Mr. Chobany and Mr. Dohoda. It is an honor for any boy to belong to this club. Buying jackets for the senior members is the main project of this organization. Only boys who have belonged for two years or more are eligible to receive jackets. The group plans to buy a ping-pong table for the school. Money for these projects is raised by selling programs at the football games, selling candy at basketball games, and sponsoring a dance. The following are the officers of the club: President........Kenneth Hepner Vice-President .... James Meyer Secretary..................Ralph Hedges Treasurer...........Joseph Trusz ROW ONE: (Left to Right) Mr. Dohoda, R. Goodiln, G. Ganana, j. ouccen, C. Guaetta, F. Peters, P. Ludwig, S. Clark, Mr. Onobany. ROW TWO: W. Burkett. W. Glessner, John Trusz, R. Love, R. Robinson, D. Magnanl, J. Mitchell, W. Hepner. ROW THREE: K. Hepner, R. Spory, P. DeWitt, C. Gibson, J. Meyer, R. Gehnng, A. Warfel. ROW FOUR: Joseph Trusz, L. Trexler, R. Hedges, T. Rhoades, R. Swatsworth, B. Altemus, R. Brown, J. Zaragoza. 65 Cheerleaders.. .Yea Team Junior High Cheerleaders ROW ONE: S. Peters, T. Doyle. ROW TWO: S. Cavanaugh, C. Shetler, S. Treasure, B. Wynn. SPONSORS: (Left to Right) Miss Cunningham, Senior High; and Miss Salerno, Junior High. Senior High Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Caldwell, B. Spory, K. Sharp, P. Hutchison, J. Ritenour, J. Wynn, M. Kastner. ABSENT: M. Fry. Football Squad of The S. S. Laurel D 1 - t0 R' ry' C. Clark, P. Ludwig, J. Alters, P. Peters, S. Clark, H. Clark, J. Mitchell, C. Guaetta, J. Buccerl, A. WarfT w ' Memtl C Swank R Spory, W. Cunningham. ROW TWO: R. Robson, F. Peters, W. Glessner, T. Bottegal, R. Love, Mev 6 r Snyder, T Craig, K. Hepner, John Trusz, J. Parsha, W. Hepner, R. Robinson. ROW THREE: Mr. Dohoda, R. Spory, R Cwj,, ' • Gehnng, P. DeWitt, C. Hurt, J. Zaragoza, R. Hedges, Joseph Trusz, W. Stutzman, R. Grillo, L. Trexler, J. Trimble, • owa;sworth, Mr. Chobany. Coaches The two men who piloted the Rams in their 1957 season were Mr. John Chobany, head coach, and Mr. Stanley Dohoda, his assistant. This was Mr. Chobany s third year as head coach at Laurel Valley and Mr. Dahoda’s second year as assistant The coaches have not only instructed their teams in the fundamentals of football but also have tried to instill in them thie virtue of good, clean sportsmanship. The coaches want them to realize that football is not the main thing in school. They are here to get an education. These men have always been on hand to help their boys, whenever the need should arise, and they also have always supported their boys, winning or losing. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Dohoda (Assistant Coach); Mr. Chobany (Head Coach). Capt a i ns Kenneth Hepner and Wayne Glessner were chosen by the members of the squad to captain the Rams during their 1957 season. Kenneth played varsity football four years and lettered three years out of four. Wayne has played only two years of varsity football, but he lettered in both of those years. RALPH SPORY LEFT TO RIGHT: W. Glessner (Co-captdin), Mr. Chobeny, K. Hepner (Captain). Honorary Captain Ralph Spory complete his fourth year in varsity football by being a manager because of an injury he received during the first week of football practice. Ralph played first string end during his junior year. He was appointed honorary captain by Coach Chobany this year. Managers The managers who care for the football gear, keep the equipment room in an orderly manner, and clean the showers are a vital part of the football team. These boys tend to the individual needs of the players, and this year's crew always did their utmost in this respect. The cry of Manager was heard many times before and after practices. The managers also are required to pack all uniforms and first aid equipment and to load the buses for the games played away from home. Three of the managers this year were seniors: Robert Swatsworth, Ralph Spory, and Richard Pibinson. FRONT ROW: Ralph Spory, W. Cunningham, R. Robson, R. Robinson, R. Fry. SACK ROW: R. Swatsworth, Robert Spory. 69 Position - Back WAYNE GLESSNER Height - 5 7 “ Weight - 140 lbs. Position - Back Senior Stars RALPH HEDGES Height - 6 Weight - 160 lbs. Position - End CARMEN GUAETTA Height -5V Weight - 150 lbs. Position - Guard 70 PAUL LUDWIG Height - 5'3 Weight - 110 lbs. Position - End Senior Stars Position - End KENNETH- HEPNER Height 5'8 Weight 150 lbs. Position - Center 71 A Resume7 of The 1957 Football Season JOHN CARROLL Laurel Valley dropped its season's opener to John Carrol 24-0. This was John Carroll's fourth striaght win over the Rams. John Carroll scored one touchdown in each of the periods. The first two were scored through the center on plunges and the final pair went around end. The Carrolls capitalized on Laurel Valley fumbles. In the first period the Rams drove down the field to John Carroll's one yard line but failed to score because of a fumble. LIGONIER Ligonier Joint High handed the Rams their second defeat. By scoring in every period, the Mountaineers rolled up a 39-6 margin. Bell, Ligonier's fullback, scored three touchdowns, and Urch, who played both halfback and center, scored two touchdowns. Following a recovery of a Ligonier fumble on the Ligonier 31 yard line, the Rams tallied their only score of the game in the final minutes of the last period on a pass play from Wayne Glessner to Ralph Hedges. PENNS MANOR The Laurel Valley eleven fell prey to Penns Manor for their third loss. During the first period neither team scored. However, in the second period, the visitors recovered a Laurel Valley fumble in Laurel Valley territory, and Hill later scored from the three. In the third period the Penns Manor team completed two passes cJf ten and fifteen yards for two touchdowns. During the concluding stanza the visitors scored their final touchdown on a one yard plunge. BLACKLICK The Panthers of Blacklick Township High School handed Laurel Valley its fourth loss, 13-12. Blacklick took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter on a run by Greesley. In the same period the Rams tied the game with a 60 yard pass play from Paul DeWitt to Ralph Hedges. During the third period the Rams marched 45 yards to take the lead on a plunge by Wayne Glessner, but they failed to convert the extra point. In the final quarter Blacklick scored once more and added the extra point to take the game. SOUTH MONT — Cancelled -T WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP The Laurel Valley team went down to their fifth defeat by a score of 39-0. The Rams took the ball on the opening kickoff and marched down to the Washington Twp. 15 yard line; however, a Washington Twp. halfback intercepted a pass and ran 85 yds. to give the winners their first score. Washington Twp. scored again in the first quarter on a 25 yard run. In the second quarter neither team scored. The Raiders scored two more TD's in the third stanza and then added the final pair of touchdowns in the final period. UNITED JOINT United Joint edged the Rams 6-0 by scoring in the first quarter on a twenty yard run • by Foster. The game showed a strong defense by both squads, but United, being able to score first, held Laurel Valley scoreless. A very wet field hampered the offenses of both teams. SALTSBURG Laurel Valley dropped its seventh game of the season to Saltsburg by a score of 18-13. Ralph Hedges picked up a fumble and ran 20 yards in the first quarter to give Laurel Valley its first tally of the game. Saltsburg also scored in this quarter. During the second period neither team scored. Saltsburg scored once more in the third period but failed to convert the extra point. Wayne Hepner burst off tackle for 20 yards, and L. V. converted the extra point to take the lead. However, Saltsburg tallied once more in the final period to win the game. The Rams took the kickoff and marched down the field to the Saltsburg three yard line when time ran out. FORBES The Rams closed the season with a 40-0 defeat from Forbes High. The Golden Jets scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and one in the second. On the opening kickoff at the half, Tokar, Forbes fullback, took the ball and ran fifty yards to score. The Forbes team scored two more touchdowns during the final quarter. Varsity Basketball Squad ROW ONE: (Left to Right) W. Hepner, H. Treasure, W. Glessner, W. Burkett, D. Magnani. ROW TWO: R. Robinson, K. Hepner, J. Meyer, C. Gibson, R. Brown, R. Hedges, Mr. Pahach. RAMS OPPONENTS 45 Ligonier 60 42 Conemaugh 36 41 United 47 37 Conemaugh 30 48 United 28 51 Ligonier 44 37 ♦Franklin 36 60 ♦Dale 43 72 ♦Blacklick 57 39 ♦Beaverdale 52 42 Franklin 38 60 ♦Southmont 63 46 Johnstown Catholic 61 60 ♦Southmont 46 65 ♦Dale 63 50 ♦Blacklick 46 34 ♦Beaverdale 55 64 Johnstown Catholic 86 85 Kiski Prep 53 94 Laura Lamar 51 43 Laura Lamar 33 47 Kiski Prep 48 ♦ Southern Cambria League Games Junior Varsity Squad ROW ONE: (Left to Right) J. Warfel, W. Hepner, J. Mitchell, H. Treasure, D. Fllcklnger. ROW TWO: R. Love, J. Meyer, C. Gibson, Mr. Dohoda, L. Trexler, W. Shlngler,-W. Stlffey. RAMS OPPONENTS Ligonier Conemaugh United Conemaugh United Ligonier Franklin Dale Blacklick Beaverdale Franklin Southmont Johnstown Catholic Southmont Dale Blacklick Beaverdale Johnstown Catholic Kiski Prep Laura Lamar Laura Lamar Kiski Prep 34 48 42 32 41 37 35 44 30 30 49 33 56 49 40 28 54 27 25 25 28 26 Junior High Basketball Squad ROW ONE: (Left to Right) S. Mears, M. Henderson, L. Saltarelli, C. Hurt, J. Parsha, S. Bodinsky, W. Kisamore, F. Golis. ROW TWO: C. Swank, D. Bottegal, C. Clark, R. Miller, J. Corvl, W. Shank, W. Clawson. ROW THREE: Mr. Dohoda, E. Bouldin, W. Burkett, J. Walker, W. Hill, S. Moore, D. Robson. R. Frv. I. Henderson. RAMS OPPONE 16 St. Vincent 24 48 Ligonier 42 22 Southwest Greensburg 60 39 Derry 65 19 South Greensburg 44 35 Kiski Prep 55 44 St. Vincent 40 46 Ligonier 39 27 Southwest Greensburg 51 30 Derry 54 52 South Greensburg 51 39 Kiski Prep 43 LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Pahach, Head Coach; Mr. Dohoda, Assistant Coach. Basketball Coaches Mr. Andrew Pahach, head basketball coach, and his assistant, Mr. Stanley Dohoda, guided the Rams in their basketball efforts for the 1957 - 1958 season. Since there were seven seniors on the varsity squad, Mr. Pahach was not troubled by inexperienced players. However, there was a lack of height which so netimes hampered the Rams in their efforts against taller opponents. Nevertheless, the Rams retained their scoring potential through diligent practice under the watchful eye of Mr. Pahach, who has been the head basketball coach at Laurel Valley for six years. Mr. Dohoda took over the coaching of the junior varsity and junior high basketball teams for the first time this year. Under his and Mr. Pahach's constant supervision, the future stars of Laurel Valley's basketball teams are progressing in their ability and sportsmanship. STANDING: R. Henderson, C. Guaetta, F. Henderson. KNEELING: T. Brown, John Burkett, R. Fry, F. Golis. Managers The boys behind the scene who rarely are praised for their efforts in keeping the team morally and physically in tip-top shape are the managers. The managers must attend practice sessions in order to see to the needs of the players. Issuing equipment, choosing basketballs, and running errands are some of their duties. When the away basketball games come along, the managers must load and unload the equipment and also see that nothing is left behind. THOMAS RHOADES Height - 5’11 1 2“ Weight - ISO lbs. Position - Guard DAVID MAGNANI Height - 5 7“ Weight - 125 lbs. Position - Forward Baseball Team ROW ONE: (Left to Right) R. Goodlln, P. Ludwig, F. Peters, J. Bucceri, G. Halre, D. Wagner. ROW TWO: J. Mitchell, John Tmsz, R. Love, R. Robinson, W. Glessner, W. Hepner, G. Garland, Mr. Chobany. ROW THREE: C. Visalli, R. Spory, J. Meyer, P. DeWitt, K. Hepner, W. Burkett. ROW FOUR: R. Brown, J. Luther, T. Rhoades, R. Swatsworth, R. Hedges, R. Jackson, W. Shingler. The Laurel Valley Rams, managed by Mr. John Chobany, came out on the winning side of the 1957 season. In Tri-County League play they won five games out of nine. They also had one tie game with Windber, which was not a league game. The Rams sported new uniforms, which were white with green letters. The home contests were played at the Seward field. The schedule for the 1957 season was as follows: RAMS OPPONENTS 4 Windber 4 11 Conemaugh 2 2 Johnstown Catholic 3 17 Femdale 5 2 Johnstown 8 7 Franklin 1 1 Westmont 4 3 Indiana 2 5 League games Cresson 4 This year the Rams have high hopes for their chances in the Tri-County League, as they lost only three players from the first team. The Rams will lack pitching strength; however, Mr. Chobany feels that several young prospects may help the Rams in the pitching department. Home games will be played at Seward. AROUND laurel VALLEY IN 180 DAYS Mr. Frank Gibson School Custodian For all the everyday activities as well as the special events that occur there must be someone to supeivise and see that the building is in top condition. This is what our Mr. Gibson does. It may mean sweeping the floor and repairing a faucet, or something intangible like talking to a couple boys who have been in mischief. Either way, Mr. Gibson is always on hand. The credit for a well-kept school building goes to Mr. Gibson whom most of us students simply call Frank . We do not say it in disrespect, but, rather, as an endearing name. Frank has become an important being in our school lives and without him around the place just wouldn't seem right. We may have at times been impatient with him, but in the end we found that everything turned out all right. Mr. Gibson's duties include firing the boilers, sweeping, keeping our gym floor in top shape, repairing everything from seats to sinks, helping each junior class decorate for the Prom, painting, and getting the building in condition for each new school term. Miss Rebecca McKinney T sur £D Whose red and black Plymouth can be seen outside the school every morning? Of course, it belongs to Miss McKinney, our school nurse. As everyone who has had an ache or pain knows, she can be found in her office, room 15, each day. Miss McKinney's first duty is to be of assistance to the junior and senior high school students. Next on her agenda are trips to the grade schools of Seward, New Florence, and Fairfield Township. She also directs the dental and physical examinations conducted each year. Through her faithful service. Miss McKinney has become a necessary person in our educational institution. Laurel Valley. Her wonderful personality has also made her a friend of all the students. LEFT TO RIGHT: F. Tomb, C. Lepsch, Miss McKinney. 80 MR. GIBSON School Nurse Miss Marie Nichols Attendance Director This was Miss Nichols' first year as attendance director. Each morning at 8:20 she could be found in room 15 with the absentee list and admit slips. During the flu epidemic this year there were long lines of students waiting for their turn to give Miss Nichols their excuses. This made the job harder than usual. However, Miss Nichols who was always there on the job, kept a careful record of the excused and unexcused absences of all students. LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Nichols and Donna Graff. Bulletin Workers % TochTA rs Do ©r G-iTr TH- tTS tT 04 YS Twice a day the students usually welcome the sight of one of the senior commercial girls delivering the bulletin. Seven girls, who take turns with this job, must type all of the absentee lists, special announcements, and schedule changes on a stencil. Next the stencil is run off, and, lastly, distributed to the teachers to be read to the students. This work is carried on in the small room off the commercial cabin. Although the job requires much time and effort, these girls really enjoy the practice it gives them. REAR TO FRONT: J. Sheehan, M. K. Hedges, P. Hu chlson, J. Hollen, J. Poling, J. Glessner. 81 I he Cooks Our school would be incomplete without the cooks, for how else could we have those delicious hot meals at noon every day. Mrs. Clara Mae Galbraith is the head cook; she prepares the menus and is in charge of the cafeteria. Her two assistants are Miss Anna Mary Burkett and Miss Nicholine Dipofi. The first lunch period begins at 11:45 A.M. and the second period begins at 12:30 P.M. Approximately 200 people are served each day. LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Dipofi, Miss Burkett, Mrs. Galbraith. Lunch Ticket Homeroom Representatives At 8:30 each morning Priscilla Long is seated at the table in the upper hall to sell the lunch tickets. One person from each homeroom is assigned to purchase the cafeteria tickets for his room or to obtain lunch slips for those who have forgotten their cafeteria tickets. Approximately 180 tickets are sold each week. This job requires much patience and understanding. FRONT: P. Long, K. Bottegal. STANDING: (Back) R. Jackson. W. Fox, O. Stiffey, J. Hollen, W. Glacken, S. Rector, H. Yeager, Robert Spory, E. Peer, C. Wittier, D. Hutchko, D. Henderson. 82 Ticket Punchers Every day that the cafeteria is open you can find Sylvia Cummings and James Mied at work punching the lunch tickets. James Mied is in charge during the first lunch period, and Sylvia Cummings takes over the job in the second lunch period. They not only punch tickets, but also they count the number of daily and weekly students, the number of daily and weekly teachers, and the milk tickets. Then the tickets collected each day are turned in at the office. Sometimes the students will give the ticket punchers a rough time, especially on the days something exciting is taking place; but still they enjoy their job of punching the tickets. This Job affords the ticket punchers a very good opportunity to get to know many of their fellow students. LEFT TO RIGHT: James Mied, I. Baird, L. St. Clair, S. Boring, S. Cummings. Cafeteria Helpers Assisting the cooks at noon each day are five girls: Jeannette Clark, Rose Crusan, Delores Revie, Judith Henderson, and Barbara Craig. These girls cleaned plates, dried dishes, washed the tables, and did anything else that the cooks waited them to do. Judith Henderson and Barbara Craig worked in the first lunch period, and Jeannette Clark, Rose Crusan, and Delores Revie assisted in the second lunch period. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Henderson, B. Craig, J. Clark, R. Crusan, D. Revie. 83 Fantasia---1957 Prom The biggest event of the year at Laurel Valley Joint High School occurred on the evening of May 3, 1957. This was the evening that FANTASIA, the Junior-Senior Prom, was held. The students spent a wonderful evening as they danced to the music of the Eppie Corle Orchestra. Magazine Campaign SEATED: S. Machak, S. Cummings, J. Sheehan. ROW ONE: N. Tosh, C. Galbraith, C. Ray, L. Wagner, D. Mack, N. Ambrose, P. Simpson, C. Hood, D. Hewitt. ROW TWO: J. Buccerl, E. Langham, R. Friedhoff, R. Horvath. Sylvia Cummings and Sandra Machak, both seniors, were in charge of publicity operations and Judy Sheehan was business manager. The campaign was conducted from September 16, 1957, through September 27, 1957. The objective was to raise money for the LAUREL, the school's annual yearbook. The total amounted to $1330. 30 from the sales of 376 magazine subscriptions. Michael Henderson, Steve Bodlnsky, and Edward Bouldln were high salesmen. Other students who received citations for their salesmanship were Jean Hollen and Sylvia Cummings, twelfth grade: Harry Garland and Joseph Corvl, ninth grade; Sally Wagner, eighth grade; Lynette Hite, Sandra Treasure, Donna James, and Daniel Rolling, seventh grade. Room 5 was the high home room with sales of $299. 60 and they enjoyed an tee cream party on October 10, 1957. Room 8 came In second with sales of $272 and the cafeteria followed with $237.55 . High Salesmen LEFT TO RIGHT: Steve Bodlnsky (second - $115.30); Edward Bouldln (third - $96. 50); Michael Henderson (first - $121.50). May Day-----1957 Student Council President crowns the Queen. May Day Queen — Nancy Hepner. The Queen and her court. Judy Poling and her excort Ralph Spory. Jo Ann Schrock and her escort Thomas Parsha. joy Ritenour and her escort Clifford Henderson. The girls gymnastic team performs. The p0ie £jance The boys form a standing pyramid. Snaps From Aboard The S. S. Laurel See that great pivoting. Which Is Ace? Rlde'm Cowboy! Snaps From Aboard The S. S. Laurel Snaps From Aboard The S. S. Laurel 91 In Appreciation The class of 1958 thanks the many people who supported the seniors in publishing its annual, the LAUREL. Much hard work and effort was put into this yearbook, but without the financial assistance from the advertisers, the project would not have been a success. 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