Richland High School - Portal Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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Robert Berish, included Frank Smith, lllene Holsinger, George Kleban, Glenn Keiper, Barry Sipes, Lois Medling, Barbara Ziants, Francis Hlavay, and Darleene Beck. Membership in the National Honor Society was granted to seven members of the class. This honor went to Elizabeth Chontas, Robert Nagrant, Robert Berish, Glenn Keiper, Phyllis Freeburn, Donna Bloom, lllene Holsinger, Rosalie Charney, and Stanley Kronen. All through the various music groups there was a generous sprinkling of Senior talent. Following the preference of the maiority, the class visited the nation's Capitol, Washington, D, C., on April l8, 19, 20. Enjoying the advantages of a guided tour, the class visited the points of great- est historical significance. One of the most enjoyable experiences on the trip was a moonlight excursion trip down the Potomac River, Exciting as our Washington trip was, things were very much astir when we returned home. Preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom were well under way, and May 7, the crowning social event of our school days was upon us. The Juniors went all-out in their effort to make the Prom second to none, and not a detail was overlooked in their effort to accomplish their aim. We danced to the music of Dave Dysert in the beautifully decorated gymnasium. So much happened during the next few weeks that weeks passed like days. Baccalaureate was held on Sunday, May 22. Class Day followed with the program centering around a baseball theme. Any attempt at a description of these last days of high school would prove inadequate. lt is better that each one remember the events in his own way. However, Commencement exercises on May 26 brought an end to the thrills and experiences of twelve years in school. These are not really the outcasts of the Senior Class. They are a group of girls who were assigned to Mrs, Ruth Brewer in the Home Economics Department for home room. Of course they look nice, but why shouldn't they? They have everything a young girl's heart could desire, that is, almost everything. They have an ironing board and iron, a washer, and plenty of mirrors. lncidentally, we don'7 know whether ar not anyone noticed that there are no boys in this home YOOTTI. ' .., .-Z:- .Wa Z 2 I Ugg mm s ...N F1 S., , 2,5 w W .- sz fav : fi ' Y fi' '7 H, W t , 1 .' ..5:.k: .sf W X fre -2 N55 . ., I X' K Livingston Ziants Shatter Holslnger Tyl r Allen Beck Stevens Guin Kruse

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SEARCHING Carol Pailos, Secretary, Diller Helman, Vice Presid THE SENIOR CLASS . . . This was it. This was our Senior Year. All of Us had looked forward to it, but now that it was upon us, some of our number began to wonder whether it was really what they wanted. After all, the completion of this year would bring with it a tremendous change in our lives, but there was little time for any of us to try to predict what that change would mean. First to occupy our attention was the organiza- tion of the class. David W. Samuel was appointed as our class adviser, and the election of class officers gave us Glenn Keiper as president, Diller Helman as vice president, Robert Berish as treasurer, and Carol Pallos as secretary. Almost immediately we began the work of replenishing our treasury in anticipation of our Senior Trip. The first few months of school were set aside for the selling of wallets, bracelets, Christmas cards, and stationery. Some of the financial endeavors were combined with pleasure. For instance, the Pigskin Prance in September followed a football theme, and the October dance picked up the spirit of Hallowe'en and was named the Bums' Bounce. Cider and ginger bread were on hand for refreshments, and everyone had a great time. The Coronation Ball in January was one of the most important events on the school's social calender. The Class selected -Xxx s NEW HORIZONS ent, Glenn Keiper, President, Robert Berish, Trfasurer Ronald Smith and Nancy Feightner as its king and queen, The entire school was proudly aware of the contribution to sports by members of the Senior Class. Football, basketball, baseball, and track were all indebted to Senior athletes. Unwilling to be outdone by their male counter- parts, the Senior girls did their share in Richland sports' circles. Twice they loosed their wrath against the Johnstown Center University of Pittsburgh Girls' Basketball Team, and twice they came through victoriously. The first game was played on the Cypress Avenue floor, and the second on our home floor before a crowd of five hundred students. Richland's team consisted of Carol Pallas, Darleene Beck, lllene Holsinger, Florence Livingston, Beverly Kramer, and Janet Rogers. Three Student Council offices were filled by Senior boys. Ron Smith was chosen president in an election held in April, '54. Ron was also presi- dent of the West Central Pennsylvania Conference of Student Councils. Jim Caldwell and Bob Decker won the offices of vice president and treasurer respectively. Rest Assured was the title of our Class Play. Director David W. Samuel was assisted by Phyllis Freeburn as student director. The cast, headed by

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SENIORS JANET AIRD A tall girl with a pretty smile would do anything for a friend has a personality that attracts co operation is one of her many strong points ACTIVITIES Bookbindmg I Chorus I YTeens 234 Echo 34 FOSTER ALLEN Good natured a loyal band member gets a bug kick out of lokes even the old ones quite the French man ACTIVITIES Band I234 Bookblndlng I Mixed Chorus 234 Mixed Ensembe 234 County Band 234 District Band 3 Sportsman Club 23 Junior Play Echo 3 Football 4 Dramatlcs Club 4 JACQUELYN ALLEN Makes you forget your troubles sweet as sugar laughs at anything nnce combination of looks and personality ACTIVITIES YTeens Secretary 2 Intramural Sports I 234 Hllung Club I Mixed Chorus 234 Echo 3 The Portal 3 4 GAA 3 4 JOYCE ALLEN Spends many of her evenings square dancing er hair shines like new enamel does two part harmony with Donna ACTIVITIES YTeens I234 Echo 34 Mixed Ensemble 4 LAVONNE ALWINE Cheerful and friendly never seems to tire dreams of boys and New York happy golucky Shapie I5 always on the move ACTIVITIES YTeens I2 Intramural Sports I 2 3 4 Librarian 2 GA A 3 4 MAYNARD BASSETT Funds hte to be an agreeable experience o smile thats natural and friendliness that is contagious A IVITIES FFA 1234 FFA Baslcetb II I23 DARLEENE BECK Tall and charming Interested in all sports as a gift of understanding we all appreciate social life thats where Dar shmes ACTIVITIES YTeens I2 Intramural Sports T234 Librarian I2 GAA 34 Mixed Chorus 24 Echo 3 The Portal 34 Senior Play ROBERT BERISH Our nominee for an Oscar , . , has an extensive ward robe . . . our sports writer . . . a faithful ECHO worker . . . always in demand . . . Wheres Beerish? ACTIVITIES -Bookbinding I- Sportsman Club 23- Echo 234- The Portal 3 4- Junior Class Play 3- Senior Class Play 4- Class Treasurer 34- National Honor Society 3 4- National Thespian Society 45 Track 4.