Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1950 volume:

1950 Saxigena Slippery Rock State Teachers College Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Dedication To have known her was a wealthy experience. Her encouraging words, her friendly smile, her casual manner, her love of sports — these things we remember. We may never know the extent of her influence upon us; but because she has enriched our lives, she will never be forgotten. We humbly and respectfully dedicate this book to the memory of Miss Elmira Compton. President Dr. Dale W. Houk Once again, we pay tribute to our president. Dr. Dale W. Houk. who came to us in 19-16. Dr. Houk is a graduate of Park College in Missouri and completed his graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh. Before coming to Slippery Rock he served a'. Supervising Principal of the schools in Forest Hills and Assistant County Superintendent of Allegheny County. Certainly one of the outstanding figures at our college, Dr. Houk is well-known by his students, the faculty, and the townspeople for his cooperation, resourcefulness, leadership, intelligent advice and friendliness. Dean of Instruction DR. LEONARD DUNCAN t Dr. Leonard Duncan, our Dean ot Instruction, is a man who needs no introduction to the students at Slippery Rock. Graduating from Geneva College, he continued his studies at Columbia University and at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to coming to Slipper)1 Rock in September, 1946, he served as a teacher of English and vice-principal at Peabody High School in Pittsburgh. Dr. Duncan has won the admiration and respect of all students. Because of his calm efficiency and intelligent advice, he has been an inspiration to all who know him. 7 THOMAS T. McCORD Director of Laboratory School I)R. NORMAN WEISENFLUH Dr. Weisenfluh is at present serving as Director of the Laboratory School and Director of Placement on our campus. A high respect for Dr. Weisenfluh has been instilled in the students through his cheerful attitude and tireless efforts to aid them. Before coming to Slippery Rock as a psychology instructor he served on the faculty of East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. 9 DR. WALTER R. ALBERT ANNA ALLEN KATHERINE ALLEN GLADYS H. ARNOLD DWIGHT B. BAKER WILLIAM BEATTY ISABEL ANDERSON DOLORES BADER WALTER BARBER JOHN BIER JEAN M BOGGS DR. HERBERT BOOK MORRISON BROWN JANETTE BURNS AUGUSTUS T. GLUTTON JANE CORE ARCHIE DODDS JOHN EII.ER EDWARD H. CORNISH BEULAH CUMMINS ROBERT DUNCAN WALTER ELDER BEATRICE ERICKSON MARY L. FISHER MARTHA GAULT JOSEPH FRAZIER LILIAN GRIFFIN CHARLES HALT MARY HEFFERNAN WALTER HESS 12 MARGARET GRUVER DR. EMMA G. HEARD FORD HESS CLYDE LADY MAY ALLEN KOHLHEPP ERMA LANDIS RALPH MARTIN EURITH MYERS DR. JOSEPH McCLYMONDS WILLIAM M KAY CATHERINE McKEE LAWRENCE McVITTY DR P. H. NICHOLS H. LLOYD PETERS THERESA PLEIZ FLORENCE PRESCO'IT KELLAR SHELAR ROHERT SMILEY H. J. SMITH DR. CARL B. SPOTTS WILLIAM STORER ( LAIR SWOPE DR. ARTHUR P. VINCENT DR. RALPH A. WALDRON 1 i DR. WARREN STRAIN N. KERR THOMPSON DR. LEWIS L. WAGENHORST KATHRYN F.. WALKER GEORGE G. WEST HAROLD T. WIEAND ESTELLE WORK DR. ORVILLE C. WRIGLEY 1 Registrar's Office Bursar's Office Executive Office Library Staff Book Room Staff Grill Staff Laundry Staff 18 Maintenance Staff 19 lUSH Classes Officers President .......... Vice-President Secretary ...................... _ ... Treasurer ..... R. McCarthy V. Daniels M. Biddlestonc W. Eukin Allison, Joan Elizabeth Limestone, Pa. Health Education, Social Stud' ies: Camera Club. Masquers, Press Club. W.A.A. Balooh, James Windber, Pa. Health Education, Social Stud-ies: Varsity Club: Baseball, boot-hall, Intramurais; Ex-G.I. Barstow, Raymond Barrett Union City, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science; Kappa Delta Pi; Biology Club, Honorary Science Society; Track, Intramurais; Ex C.l. Beatty, Barbara Ann Clarion, Pa. Health Education, Chemistry. English; Camera Club, Madrigal. W.A.A., Women's Ensemble. Y.W.C.A Allshoush, Beryl Canonsburg, Pa. English, Speech; Alpha Psi O m e g a - Business Manager; F. T. A., Madrigal, Masquers-Secretary, W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A. Barron, William Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education. Biological Science; Honorary Science Society, Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A. Baseball. Football, Intramurais: Ex-G.I. Bauer, Fred S. Titusville, Pa. Health Education. Biological Science, Drivers' Education: Biological Science Club. Bowling League - President, Honorary Science Society. Y.M.C.A.; Soccer; Ex-G.I- Bender, Wade F. Millvalc, Pa. Health Education. Mathematics; Bowling League. F.T.A., Press Club, Trigcalana, Y.M.C.A.; Football, Intramurais; Ex-G.I. Bennett, Marjorie I. Duquesne, Pa. Mathematics, Physics; Kappa Delta Pi: Student Government, F.T.A. - Vice President. Honorary Science Society - Secretary, Open Road Club - Secretary, Psychology Club. Trigcalana-Pro idem. Y.W.C.A. Bsr.br, Murray S. Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education, Speech; Bowling League. Open Road Club, Press Club - Secretary-Treasurer, Psychology Club. Y.M.C.A.: Intramurais; Ex-G.I. Bkrtocki, Richard R. Butler, Pa. Social Studies, Geography: Gamma Theta Upsilon: Com' muters' Club. Y.M.C.A.; Intr.t-murals; Ex'G.I. Bower, Richard Pittsburgh. Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Varsity Club, Y.M.C.A.; Soccer, Track, intramurals. Boyer. Eugene L. Slippery Rock, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies, Drivers’ Education; Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A.; Gym Team, Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Brigham, Frank H. Corry, Pa. Health Education, Drivers’ Education; Bowling League, Newman Club, Y.M.C.A.; Intra-murals; Ex-G.I. Brownfield, Harry J. Hopwood, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Alpha Phi Omega; Varsity Club-Treasurer, Y.M.C.A.; Basketball. Track - Co-Captain. In-tramurals. Biddi.estoni:, Mary Lou McKeesport, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science; Phi Delta Pi; Senior Class-Secretary; Arts and Crafts, Biological Science Club - Vice President. Camera Club. Honorary Science Society, NV.A.A. Boyd. Esther Joan Butler, Pa. Elementary; Debate Team Breuer, Ruth Adei.e Charleroi, Pa. Health Education, Speech; Mm Kappa Gamma - Secretary: Phi Delta Pi; Press Club. Vesper Choir. W.A.A., Y.W.C.A.; Gym Team. Brodhhck, Ei.i.en Juanita Pitcairn, Pa. Health Education. English, Drivers’ Education; Kappa Gamma - President, Phi Delta Pi; Arts and Crafts, Dehat-: Team, W.A.A., Y.W.C.A.; Ex-G.I. Bukowski, William F. New Castle, Pa. Social Studies, Biological Science; Biological Science Club. Commuters’ Club, Open Road Club: Intramurals. r I s r Burkett, Henry L. Harmony, Pa. Health Education, Mathematic.'-: Bowline League, E.T.A., Press Club, Trigealana. Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A.; Intramurals; Ex-G.l. Bykrly, Evelyn Jane Wilkinsburg, Pa. Elementary; Mu Kappa Gamma: A.C.E. Secretary, Intcrnatioivil Relations, Madrigal - President, Masquers, Vesper Choir, W.A.A., Women's Ensemble, Y.W.C.A. Carnf.sale, Marie Brockway. Pa. Health Education, Speech; Alpha Psi Omega: Newman Club W.A.A Char i ley, Harold Victor New Brunswick, Canada Social Studies. Geography; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Press Club. Y.M.C.A.. Photographer for Rocket and Saxigena: Ex-G I. Clearwater, Melvin Burton Beaver Falls. Pa. Mathematics, Geography: Gamma Theta Upsilon; Bowling League - Vice President. Camera Club. Men's Chorus-Secretary-Treasurer, Trigealana, Y.M.C.A. Secretary; Intramurals; Ex-G I Buzash, Leona Lyndora, Pa. Elementary; Gamma Theta Up-silon. Mu Kappa Gamma; A.C.E. Treasurer, Madrigal. Women's Ensemble, Y.W.C.A. Caputo, Mauro F. Arnold, Pa. Elementary; A.C.E. • Vice President, Newman Club, Psychology Club: Ex-G.I. Carr, Franklin M. Munhall, Pa. Geography. Social Studies. Alpha Psi Omega. Gamma Theta Upsilon; F T.A., Masquers; Ex- CL Clark. John D. Duquesne. Pa. English. Speech; Kappa Delta Pi. Alpha Psi Omega. Sigma Tau Delta-President. Treasurer; Masquers. Press Club, Rocket-Assistant Editor. Saxigena-Lit-crary Editor; Ex-G.I Clemens, Joan Patterson Oakdale. Pa. Elementary; Alpha Psi Omega President; A.C.E., Band. F.T.A . Madrigal, Masquers. V esper Choir. Women's Ensemble, Y.W.C.A. - President. Conlin, Jamf.s T. Pittsburgh. Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Newman Club. Y.M.C.A.. Track. Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Corwin, Dolores Donora, Pa. Health Education; Band - President. Orchestra. W.A.A., Y.W.C.A. C.onstanzo, John Sharpsburg. Pa. Health Education. Biological Science; Biological Science Club. Honorary Science Society: Varsity Club; Swimming Team: Ex-G. I. Costes, Nicholas Farrell, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Arts and Crafts. Varsity Club; Cross-Country Track -Captain. Track-Co-Captain, Tri-State Collegiate Cross-Country Champion 1949; Ex-G.I. Cowdkn, Bernard E. New Castle. Pa. Elementary; A.C.E.. Commuters' Club: Intramurals. Cunningham, Wilmer A. Saltsburg. Pa. Social Studies, Geography: Gamma Theta Upsilon. Mu Kappa Gamma - Vice President; A.C.E., Men's Chorus, Vesper Choir - President; Ex-G.I Cypher, Raymond M. Marwood, Pa. Elementary; A.C.E.. Band, Newman Club. Y.M.C.A.: Ex-G.I Craig, Sarah Ada Greenville. Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; International Relations, Masquers. Open Road Club. W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A.; Cheerleader. Gym Team. Cushing, Joanne Mains Emlcnton, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies: Masquers. W. A. A.. Y.W.C.A. Daniels, William McKees Rocks. Pa. Health Education. Social Studies. English: Newman Club, Varsity Club. Senior Class-Vice President; Baseball. Basketball, Football, Track; Ex-G.I. � I. i Davic, Alexander Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Y.M.C.A. - Vice President; Basketball, Intramural ; Ex-G.I. Discii. John J. Cleveland, Ohio Mathematics, Physics; Kappa Delta Pi; Student Government. Honorary Science Society; Trig-calana: Ex-G.I, Doverspike, Nancy Clarion. Pa. Health Education. Mathematics English: Phi Delta Pi. Sigmi Tau Delta; Press Club, Rocket. Trigcalana, W.A.A., Y.W.C.A. Dull, James E. Connellsvillc. Pa Health Education, Biological Science; Alpha Phi Omega-President; Band, Varsity Club, Y.M.C.A.; Swimming Team-Captain, Intramurals. Eakin, Wayne Utica, Pa. Health Education, Geography; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Senior Class-Treasurer; Ex-G.I. DiI’Hbo. John A Pittsburgh Pa Health Education, Social Stmt ie . Newman Club Rocket V;u sity Club; Soccer. Track; Ex-G.I. Disc.h, Vivian S. Pittsburgh. Pa. Social Studies, Mathematics, English; Kappa Delta Pi: Vesper Choir. Women's Ensemble. Dudek, Jean Rose Allison Park, Pa. Health Education. English. Masquers, Newman Club. Open Road Club. W.A.A. Dunn, Eunice Altoona, Pa. Health Education. Biological Science; Mu Kappa Gamma. Phi Delta Pi; Honorary Science Society, Madrigal. Vesper Choir. Fausett, Flora Salt Lake City, Utah Elementary; Madrigal; Ex-G.I. Fielder, Earl R. Coraopolis, Pa. Chemistry, Physics: Drivers' Education; Honorary Science Society President, Varsity Club Basketball and Football Manager; Ex-G.l. Fletcher, Mary Mafulyn Oil City, Pa. Health Education. English Sigma Tau Delta; B o w ling League. Newman Club, NV.A.A. Fox, WlLDA M. New Stanton, Pa. Health Education. English, Biological Science; Honorary Science Society. Madrigal. Masquers. Vesper Choir. NV.A.A., Women's Ensemble. YAV.C.A. Fredericks, Mary Arnold, Pa. Health Education. Speech; Kappa Gamma - Treasurer; Arts and Crafts, Debate Team, Newman Club, Open Road Club, NV.A.A. Gasiorowski, Casimer Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Kappa Delta Pi; Open Road Club. Varsity Club, Y.M.C.A.; Football, Track; Ex-G.l. Fleming. Ann Franklin, Pa. Elementary; Mu Kappa Gamma; A.G.E., Madrigal. 1'ox. Lyle Enon Valley, Pa. Health Education, Physics. Bowling League. Honorary Science Society - Vice President, Varsity Club; Baseball. Basketball. Football: Ex-G.l. Franczek, Edward J. Farrell. Pa. Social Studies, Geography: Gamma Theta Upsilon; International Relations. N c w m a n Club; ExG.I. Gartner, Marjorie Lucille MeadviUe, Pa. Health Education. Speech; Homecoming Queen; K a p p a Delta Pi. Phi Delta Pi-Sccretaiv. Junior Glass • Secretary. Masquers. Orchestra, NV.A.A.. YAV.C.A.; Cheerleader, Gym Team. Gerdy, Steve Hadley. Pa. Chemistry, Physics. Drivers Education; Kappa Delta Pi-President: Student Government-Vice President. F.T.A., Honorary Sci encc Society-President. Varsity Club-President; Baseball, Football: Ex-G.l. t V Gilki-y. Edward R. New Castle, Pa. Social Studies. Speech. English; Kappa Delta Pi-Vice President, Sigma T a u Delta-President: Homecoming Chairman I9-J9, F.T.A.-President. Officials Club. Press Club • President, Rocket -Editor. Student Public Relations Chairman, Y M.C.A.; Ex-G.l. Gravatt, Margaret J. Brackenridgc, Pa. Health Education. English; Phi Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta; Aa and ('rafts, W.A.A.; Gym Team. Ex-G.l. Hajzus. Francks Colvcr. Pa. Health Education. Biological So encc; Phi Delta Pi: Biological Science Club, Bowling League-Treasurer. Masquers. Newman Club 'Secretary, W. A. A , Y.W.C.A.; Gym Team. Harris, Charlottb Blacksburg. Virginia Health Education: Kappa Delta Pi. Mu Kappa Gamma. Phi Delta Pi; Saxigena, Vesper Choir. W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A.: Cheerleader. Hawkins, Paul F. New Castle, Pa. Biological Science, Social Studios; Kappa Delta Pi. Biology Club, Commuters' Club, Honorary Science Society. Open Road Club; Intramurals; Ex-G.l. Glarrow, Charlf.s McKeesport, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science; Kappa Delta Pi; Biological Science Club. Honorary Science Society. International R c I .11 i o n s , Varsity Club; Y.M.C.A. Tennis; Ex C I Griffiths, Phyi.i.is Johnstown, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science, Social Studies; Kappa Delta Pi-Secretary. Phi Delta ri-Vicc President; Biological Science Club-Secretary. Honorary Science Society, W. A. A.. Y.W.C.A. HaLTTUNLN, Wll.lJAM Slippery Rock. Pa. Social Studio. English: Kappa Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta-Vice President Harvi-y, Joseph James Pittsburgh. Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Intramurals: Ex-G.l. HLkadland, Paulini Marif Monaca. Pa. Health Education. English; Newman Club, Vesper Choir-Vice President. W.A.A. Hellman, George S. Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Psychology Club-Vice President: Soccer: Ex-G.l. Henry, Robert James Indiana, Pa. Health Education, Geography; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Baseball. Intr.unurals. Herr, Ruth Quarryvillc. Pa. Elementary: Mu Kappa Gamma Treasurer; A. C. E., Madrigal, Vesper Choir. Women's Ensemble. Hill, Jack D. Cranesville. Pa. Health Education. Social Stud ies: Psychology Club, Y.M.C.A.: loot ball. Swimming Team. Track. Intramurals; Ex-G.l. Jackson, John Pittsburgh, Pa. H e a 1 t h Education. Biological Science: Kappa Delta Pi: Biological Science Club Honorary Science Society. Y.M.C.A.; Soccer, Intramurals; Ex-G.l. Henderson, David P. Sandy Lake. Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Ex-G.l. Herbert, Elizabeth Wilmerding. Pa. Health Education, Speech; Masquers, W.A.A. Hess, Irwin T. Lewistown, Pa. Health Education, Drivers’ Education; Psychology Club, Varsity Club; Cross-Country. Gym Team. Track; Ex-G.l. Houpt, Anita Lane Clearfield, Pa, Elementary: Mu Kappa Gamma: A.C.E.. Madrigal, Vesper Choir. W. A. A., Women' Ensemble. YAV.C.A. Jelinek, Phoebe L. Universal. Pa. Health Education, Biological Science: Kappa Delta Pi, Mu Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Pi; Band, Biological Science Club. Honorary Science Society, W.A.A, Jewell, James W. , Bradford, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Varsity Club: Gym Team, Swimming Team, Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Johnson, June Bessemer, Pa. Geography, English; G a m m a Theta Upsilon-Sccretary, Sigma Tau Delta: Arts a n d Crafts. Camera Club. Masquers, Trig calana, W.A.A., Y.W.C.A. Karpa, Elias Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies. Drivers’ Education; Junior Class - Treasurer; Newman Club, Varsity Club; Football, Intra-murals: Ex-G.I. Kepple, Richard Dali North Apollo, Pa. Health Education. Social Studies, Drivers’ Education; Commuters’ Club, Y.M.C.A., Basketball, Track; Ex-G.I. Khorey, Ned Latrobe, Pa. Chemistry. Biological Science: Tennis, Intramurals. Johnson, Harold Bessemer, Pa. Health Education. Geography; Varsity Club; Baseball, Basketball; Ex-G.I. Kalugkr, Cornell Adam Ellwood City, Pa. Biological Science, Social Studies; Biological Science Club-President. F. T. A.. Honorary Science Society-Vice President Open Road Club-President, Press Club, Psychology Club, Y.M.C.A.-Treasurer; Ex-G.I. Keenan, Richard Pittsburgh, Pa. Geography, Social Studies: Gamma Theta Upsilon: Baseball, Football. Intramurals; Ex- G.I. Kersnick, Mildred McDonald. Pa. Health Education, Speech; Vesper Choir, NV.A.A.. Women’s Ensemble: Cheerleader. Kivisto, Pauline New Castle, Pa. Elementary; A.C.E.. Madrigal. Open Road Ciub. Psychology Club. Women's Ensemble. Klobuchar, Rose Marie Etna, Pa. Health Education, English. Social Studies; Camera Club, Newman Club. Psychology Club, W.A.A. Kowash, Robert East Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education. Chemistry; Honorary Science Society, Y.M.C.A.: Intramurals. Kwiatkowski, Marion Eric, Pa. Health Education, Mathematics: Mu Kappa Gamma; Madrigal, Masquers, Vesper Choir, W.A.A. Laycock, Wilma Sharpsville. Pa. Health Education; Band. Orchestra. W.A.A.. YAV.C.A.; Ex-G.I. Lloyo, Carl East Pittsburgh, Pa. Mathematics, Biological Science: P.T.A., Men's Ensemble. Open Road Club, Press Club - President. Rocket-Editor. Trigcalana, Vesper Choir; Intramurals. Kovac, Walter Frank Aliquippa. Pa. Health Education; Football, Soccer. Tennis, Intramurals, Ex-G.I. Kromer, R. Fmmeit Punxsutawney, Pa. Health Education, Geography; Gamma Theta Upsiion; Varsity Club; Swimming Team-Captain; Ex-G.I. Lantzy, Norma Latrobe. Pa. Health Education, English; Masquers. Newman Club, W.A.A.; Gym Team. Linn, Herbert H. Mt. Lebanon. Pa. Health Education, English. Y.M.C.A.: Swimming Team- Manager, Football. Intramurals. Long, Francis P. Butler, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science; Kappa Delta Pi: Biological Science Club, Commuters' Club ■ Secretary-Treasurer, Honorary Science Society: Ex-G.I. Macluso, August Sewicklcy, Pa. Social Studies. English, Drivers’ Education: Kappa Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta: International Relations; Ex-G.I. Marshall, Gertrude Allison Park, Pa. Elementary: A.C.E - Secretary, Madrigal. Y.W.C.A. Marts, Haldane Export, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science: Biological Science Club, Honorary Science Society: Track, Intramurals: Ex'G.I. Mecklem, Grace Beaver, Pa. Health Education. Geography: Gamma Theta Upsilon, Student Government. House Council' President. W.A.A.; Y.W.C.A.' Treasurer; Gym Team-Captain. Merritt, William Pittsburgh, Pa. Social Studies, Geography; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Student' Government • Vice President, Newman Club, Varsity Club; Football; Ex'G.I. MAIELLO, DOM Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science; Student Government' Treasurer, Honorary Science So ciety. Psychology Club. Varsity Club: Baseball, Gym Team. Marsico, Sam Jeannette, Pa. Health Education. Geography. Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A.: Gym Team; Ex'G.I. Maslak, Joseph HoUopple. Pa. Health Education. English, So-cial Studies, Drivers' Education: Y.M.C.A.; Baseball. Gym Team. Soccer. Intramurals, Ex-G.I. Meehan, Donald Richard Freedom, Pa. English, Social Studies; Rocket-Editor. Y.M.C.A.: ExC.I. Miller, Helen Sarvcr. Pa. Health Education. Biological Science: Mu Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Pi; Band. Biological Science Club, Honorary Science Society. Orchestra. W.A.A. Miller, William James Butler. Pa. Geography, Social Studies; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Varsity Club, Y.M.C.A.; Tennis; Ex-G.I. Moody, John Wilkinsburg, Pa. Social Studies, English; Varsity Club; Football, Intramurals; Ex- G.I. Murray, Richard Harold Titusville. Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Baseball, Basketball, Football. Intramurals; Ex-G.I. McCandless, Sara Jane Elbvood City. Pa. Elementary; Mu Kappa Gamma; Camera Club, Madrigal. Masquers. Open Road Club, W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A. McCrae, Donald H. Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education. Social Studies, Drivers' Education; Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A.; Football. Intra-murals; Ex-G.I. Miller; William K. Varidergrift, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Newman Club; Basketball, Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Moore, Nancy Latrobc. Pa. Health Education, English; Open Road Club. W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A. Mustio, Joanne Imperial, Pa. Elementary; Mu Kappa Gamma; A. C. E.. Band. Madrigal. Y.M.C.A. McCarthy, Ray Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Senior Class-President, Student Government, N c v m a n Club-President. Varsity Club; Football-Captain, Ex-G.I. McCullough, Charles Sharon, Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Baseball. Football; Ex-G.I. McDaniel, Charles S. Edgcwood. Pa. Health Education. English: Press Club. Rocket. Y.M.C.A.: Cross Country, Track. I ntra murals; Ex-G.I McGuire, Daniei H. Harrisburg, Pa. Geography, Social Studies: Gamma Theta Upsilon; International Relations, Newman Club: Ex-G.I McPoland, Arthur P. Pittsburgh, Pa. Social Studies, Geography, Drivers’ Education; Gamma Theta Uostlon; Newman Club, Varsity Club; Swimming Team; Ex G.I. O'Donnhll, Paui T. Edgevvood, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science: Newman Club. Football. Intramural ; Ex-G.I. OLSON, Norma Aliquippa, Pa. Elementary; A. C. E., Bowling League, Madrigal. Psychology Club, Y W C A. McElhinney, Marion Hays Beaver, Pa. Health Education, English; Arts and Crafts, Masquers, Press Club. W.A.A., YWCA. McKenzie, Margari i Jam Franklin, Pa. Health Education: Band. W.A.A., Y.W.C.A. Nelson, Wilbur Bessemer. Pa. Mathematics, Physics: Kappa Delta Pi; Honorary Science Society. Trigealana. Varsity Club: Basketball. Olson, David Gordon Ridgway, Pa. Elementary; A.C.E. - President, Men’s Ensemble, Varsity Club; Cross-Country, Intramurals: Ex-G.I. Owens, Charles Warrf.n Pittsburgh. Pa. Health Education, Geography: Bowling League: Baseball, Intra-murals; Ex-G.l. Painter, Roberta Tarentum, Pa. Health Education, English: Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Pi-Vice President. Sigma Tail Delta; W.A.A. Vice President. Y.W.G.A.: Gym Team. Patterson, Dolores Joyce Brush valley. Pa. Health Education. Geography: Gamma Theta Upsilon: Madrigal. Masquers. Press Club, W.A.A., Y.W.C.A. Perry, Harold E. Butler, Pa. Geography, Social Studies; V.� r-Mty Club. Y M C A.; Baseball, Intramurals; Ex-G.l. Pierce, Shirley Ruth Homestead Park. Pa. Health Education. Biological Science; Alpha Psi Omega, Phi Delta Pi. Honorary Science So ciety, M a s quers, W. A. A., Y.W.C.A. Pagnanelli, Joseph Latrobe, Pa. Health Educat:on, Biological Science; Biology Club. Newman Club; Baseball. Basketball, Track. Intramurals; Ex-G.l. Pantuso. Raymond J. Belle Vernon, Pa. Biological Science. English; Alpha Psi Omega; Biological Science Club; Honorary Science Society, Ma quers, N c w m a n Club. Press Club, Rocket: Intramurals; Ex-G.l. Paul, William M. Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education, Chemistry: Newman Club - Treasurer, Varsity Club: Baseball. Tennis, Intramurals; Ex-G.l. Phillips, Robert W. McKees Rocks, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies: Vice President • Sophomore, junior Class. Varsity Club-Vice President. Basketball. Football; Ex-G.l Ponitz. Margaret Larimer. Pa. Mathematics, Geography; Arts and Crafts, Band, P. P.A., Madrigal. Newman Club, Trigcal-ana-Sccrctary. .1 n I. e i Rack, Betty Jo Penn Van. New York Health Education, English; Newman Club, Psychology Club-Vice President. Rocket, W.A.A., Y.W.A.A Ramming, Janet West View. Pa. Elementary; A.C.E. - Treasurer, F.T.A., Masquers. Vesper Choit, W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A. Reynolds, Betty Lou Titusville. Pa. Health Education. English. Alpha Psi Omega; Masquers, Press Club, Rocket, Saxigcna. W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A.; Cheerleader. Roach, Eileen Midland, Pa. Elementary; Kappa Delta Pi-Recorder Historian. Mu Kappa Gamma-President: Student Government. A.C.E.. Madrigal. Women's Ensemble. Y.W.C.A. Ruth. William G. Vandergrift, Pa. Social Studies, English; Sigma Tau Delta; International Relations; Ex-G.l. Raeburn, Jean New Castle, Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; International Relations, W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A. Rearic, James Clarence Apollo, Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A.: Football, Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Ribar, Paul Aliquippa, Pa. Biological Science, Geography; Gamma Theta Upsilon - Treasurer; Biological Science Club, N e w m a n Club. Open Road Club-President, Press Club, Psychology Club. Rocket; Ex-G.l. Russell, Margaret Pittsburgh, Pa. Elementary; A. C. E., F. T. A., M a d r i g a I. Vesper Choir. W. A. A.. Women's Ensemble, Y.W.C.A. Sai.sciver. Dale W. Kelly Station, Pa. Elementary: A.C.E., Camera Club; Ex-G.I. Samsa, John E. Bessemer, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies. Drivers' Education; Kappa Delta Pi, Commuters' Club; Ex-G.l. Saylor, Mary Helen Johnstown, Pa. Elementary: Alpha Psi Omega; A.C.E. - President, F.T.A., Inter- Varsity. Madrigal, Masquers, Psychology Club Secretary, W.A.A., YWCA. Scott, Helen Glcnshaw, Pa. Elementary: A. O. E.. Bowling League, F.T.A.. Madrigal, Psych o I o g y Club, W. A. A.. Y.W.C.A. Shaffer, Dale Slippery Rock. Pa. 1 lealth Education. Physics; Kappa Delta Pi - Treasurer, Alpha Psi Omega, Mu Kappa Camilla; Honorary Science Society. Vesper Choir; Ex-G.I SlIINDELDECKER, E RE EM AN Sandy Lake, Pa. Health Education. Biological Science; Biological Science Club, Commuters’ Club. Honorary Sci ence Society. Y.M.C.A.: Ex-G.I. Sass, Richard P. Groveton. Pa. Social Studies, English. Speech; Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Psi O in c g.a , Mu Kappa Gamma. Sigma Tau Delta-Treasurer; Debate Team. F.T.A. - Treasurer, Masquers • Vice President. Rocket. Vesper Choir; Ex-G.I. SC H WABE NB A11E R. EVELYN Rixford. Pa. Health Education. Social Studies, English; Phi Delta Pi - Secretary; Student Government. Bowling League. Newman Club, W.A.A.: Gym Team. Shmago. Stephen J. Duqucsne, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies. English. Drivers' Education; Kappa Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta; Who's Who; Varsity Club, Y.M. C. A. • Secretary; Baseball, Basketball, Intramural ; Ex-G.I. Shaffer, Emma Jane Monaca. Pa. Health Education, Biological Science: Band. Biological Science Club. Camera Club, Honorary Science Society. W.A.A., Y.W.C.A. Shinton, Harry Stephen Butler. Pa. Health Education, Elementary; Commuters’ Club; Intramurals; Ex-G.I. I « I Shoekfelt. Max C. Duneansvillc, Pa. Health Education. Social Studio; Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A.; Tennis. Intramurals; Ex-G.I. slack, Robert J. Natrona Heights. Pa. Health Education, Mathematics; Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A. - Vice President; Football: Ex-G.I. Simeral, Nancy Pittsburgh, Pa. Social Studies. Speech; Madrigal. Masquers. Vesper Choir. V. A. A., Women’s Ensemble. Y.W.C.A. Smith. Nancy R. Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education: Mu Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Pi; Masquers. Vesper Choir. W. A. A . Y.W.C.A. Smith, William A. Beaver Falls. Pa. Social Studies, Geography, Drivers’ Education: Gamma Theta Upsiion; lntcrnat.onal Relations; Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Sommers, Hulda Pitcairn, Pa. Elementary: Mu Kappa Gamma; A C.E.. F.T.A., Madrigal, Masquers. Vesper Choir, Women's Ln.cmblo. Stellnack, Ethel McKeesport. Pa. Elementary: A.C.E.. Madrigal. N .W.C.A. Smock, Lillian I. New Castle. Pa. Elementary: Kappa Delta Pi. Gamma Theta Upsiion, Mu Kappa Gamma; A.C.E. - Vice President, Madrigal, Masquer. , Women's Ensemble, Y.W.C.A. Stanton, Joseph S. Finleyville. Pa. Health Education. Biological Science; Biological Science Club, honorary Science Society. Psychology Club, Y.M.C.A.; Baseball. Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Stricklhr, Eunice I.. Aliquippa, Pa. Elementary: A. C. E.. Bowling League. Madrigal. Psychology Club. Y.W.C.A. Stutz, Raymond M. Butler, Pa. Geography, Social Studies: Gamma Theta Upsilon - President: Y. M. C. A.; Intramurals, Ex-G.l. Tayi.or, Howard Howard Sharon. Pa. Geography. Biological Science: Gamma Theta Upsilon: Baud. Bowling League, F.T.A., Open Road Club - Vice President, Orchestra. Press Club: Intramurals. Thomas, Benson Mac Mcadvillc, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science: Biological Science Club. Bowling League. Commuters Club. Honorary Science Society; Intramurals; Ex-G.I. SweARiNGi-n, Geraldink Aliquippa, Pa. Elementary: Kappa Delta Pi, Mu Kappa Gamma; Inter - Varsity, Madrigal. Psychology Club. Y.W.C.A. Tayi.or. Howard Greco McKeesport. Pa. Biological Science, Physics; Biological Science Club. Camera Club, Commuters' Club; Ex-G.l. Thompson, Ralph R. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Elementary; A. C. E., F. T. A., Press Club. Rocket. Varsity Club, Y. M. C. A. - President; Gym Team; Ex-G.l. Tinney, James J. Newark. New Jersey Elementary; Kappa Delta Pi; Student Government. A. C. E., Press Club. Rocket - Editor, Saxigcna - Editor, Varsity Club-Trainer, Y.M.C.A.; Ex-G.l. Vaughan, Grace H. Warrendalc, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science; Phi Delta Pi; Biological Science Club, Camera Club, Honorary Science Society, W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A. Ullery, Janet Johnstown, Pa. Health Education, Biological Science; Phi Delta Pi - Treasurer: Biology Club, Honorary Science Society, W. A. A., Y.W.C.A. Volk, Lois Jean Wilkinsburg, Pa. Biological Science. Social Studies; Honorary Science Society, Masquers. Press Club. Psychology Club. Waizenhofer, Bruce Pittsburgh, Pa. Health Education, Mathematics; Kappa Delta Pi; Varsity Club. Y. M. C. A.; Basketball, Intra-murals. WEGLEY, Laughrey Franklin Jeannette. Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Bowling League. Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A.; Gym Team, Soccer. Ex-G.I. Wharton. Sherwood Jack Mount Union, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Psychology Club, Y.M.C.A.; Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Walker, Patricia Lee Worthington. Pa. Elementary; Arts and Craft'. A. C. E. - Secretary. Madrigal. Masquers, Open Road Club. Y.W.C.A. Welsh, Oliver Glcnshaw, Pa. Social Studies. Speech; Kappa Delta Pi. Alpha Psi Omega-President; Student Government-Treasurer. Masquers • President. Saxigena, Varsity Club-Trainer. Ex-G.I White, Anna Jane Avonmore, Pa. Health Education. Biological Science: Phi Delta Pi; Biological Science Club • Treasurer. Camera Club. Honorary Science Society - Secretary. W. A. A. -President, Y.W.C.A White, Wade Imperial, Pa. Health Education, Drivers' Education; Biological Science Club-T rca surer, Varsity Club. Y.M.C.A.; Soccer: Ex-C.I. Wiggins. Marjorie Wilkinsburg, Pa. Geography. Spanish. English; Kappa Delta Pi. Alpha Psi Omega, Gamma Theta Upsilon -Secretary. Sigma Tau Delta; Student Government Secretary, Saxigena - Literary Editor. Whittaker, Connie Washington, Pa. Health Education. English; Rocket. W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A. Wood, James Wilkinsburg, Pa. Health Education, Geography; Alpha Phi Omega - Treasurer; Football, Track. Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Wynn, Barbara Ann Lccchburg, Pa. Health Education, English; Psychology Club - Secretary, W.A.A.. Y.W.C.A. Lepley, Eugene E. Mcadvillc, Pa. H c a I t h Education. Biological Science; Honorary Science Society. Y.M.C.A.: Gym Team, Swimming Team. Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Yi-aly, Eleanor M. Derry, Pa. Elementary; A.C.E.. Press Club, Psychology Club. Y.W.C.A. Van Qse, Mrs. Dorothy Sharpsvillc, Pa. Elementary; A.C.E., Debate Club. Masquers, Y.W.C.A. Davenport. Henry L. Eric. Pa. Health Education. Drivers' Education; Varsity Club; Golf, Gym Team • Captain. Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Johnston, Robert G. Sharpsvillc. Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Assistant Coach Varsity Football and Basketball. Tecak, John New Kensington. Pa. Health Education: Newman Club, Varsity Club; Baseball Manager, Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Barbour, Mary Aiken New Castle, Pa. Elementary; Madrigal, Masquers, Vesper Choir. Etter, Richard L. Erie, Pa. Health Education, Social Studies; Varsity Club - Treasurer; Swimming Team - Captain, Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Manuel, Ray I.. Woodville, Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Intramurals; Ex-G.I. Galisin, Michael Butler, Pa. Elementary; Gamma Theta Up-silon. Hanna. Ruth. Mrs. Rossi, Louis Hazelwood. Pa. Health Education. Social Studies; Kappa Delta Pi; Student Government • President, Newman Club, Rocket, Varsity Club; Football, Track, Intramurals, Ex-G.I. Uher, Anna Mildred Grove City. Pa. Elementary; Open Road Club, Y.W.C.A StBISTIsR, MARIEL 42 -i 5 •1-i Junior Officers Sophomore Officers Freshman Officers 45 Class 46 of 19 49 � ) 51 Activities Y. M. C. A. Y. W. C. A. The Young Men’s Christian Association and the Young Women’s Christian Association are organized as separate groups on campus; however, their purposes and aims are primarily identical to provide Christian experiences and relationships for all students on campus. U Newman Club Ihc Newman Club is a national organization which attempts to guide and mould the thoughts 01 Catholic students on campus. It fosters the spiritual, intellectual and social interests of the Catholic student. Inter - Varsity The Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship was organized specifically to study the Bible and to teach the ideals of Christian living among its members. Press Club The Press Club, one of the largest and most active organizations on campus, enjoyed a banner year during 1949-50. During the first semester Carl Lloyd directed its activities. The second semester found Robert Bidwell at the helm and the year's work was climaxed at the annual Press Club banquet in May. Two of the major projects of this group arc the publishing of the Rocket and the sponsoring of the Student Public Relations Bureau. 56 Debate Club The Debate Club, which represents the college in inter-collegiate debates, strives to provide an opportunity to develop in each member argumentative, forensic, and general speaking powers. Trigcalana Trigcalana was organized to knit closer together students interested in mathematics. Their common aim is to learn more about the presentation of problems that arise in this field. 57 International Relations Club This organization is composed of those students who are interested in modern world problems and who desire to foster better world understandings. Psychology Club This organization is open to all students who have completed at least two courses in psychology. It strives to inform students of recent development in the field and to provide practical applications of the subject. 58 A. C. E. This club, a branch member of the national organization of the Association for Childhood Education, is open to all students interested in the elementary field. Biological Science Club This group was organized for the purpose of furthering interests and study in biological problems outside the classroom. The members also obtain additional information and experience from field trips. 59 Camera Club To stimulate the art of taking and developing pictures is the principal aim of the Camera Club. An exhibit of their work is put on display yearly in the hall of OKI Main. Open Road Club Organized primarily for those students interested in nature study, this group's work consists of field trips and studies of the out-of-doors. 60 Intramural Council The men's intramural program is one of the most successful ones of this type in the state. Much of its success is due to the excellent guidance and direction of the Intramural Council, which consists of one representative from each team. Commuter’s Club This organization, comprised of non-resident students of the college, strives to attain a closer relationship between its members and the students and activities on campus. 61 F. T. A. The Lois Jean Harner Chapter of the Future Teachers of America is a new organization on campus. It strives to develop high ideals in the members' lives, to enrich the spirit of college life, and to promote the interests of the teaching profession. Honorary Science Society I he Honorary Science Society is a group which desires to stimulate interests in the sciences, particularly chemistry and physics. 62 Masquers Masquers, the dramatic club on campus, is open to all students. This club aims to provide an outlet for the expression of dramatic talent of the students. Bowling League This group was organized for those students and members of the faculty who enjoy bowling and desire to enter into team competition with other groups. 63 Band Majorettes N. MAXWELL B. LAUFFER B. MARQUIS R. SPATARO S. DEAN P. HECKENDORN S. DIAS 64 1 Vesper Choir Madrigal Men’s Chorus 6$ Student Government The Student Government, composed of students who are elected by their respective classes, administers the students cooperative activities fee. aids organizations, sponsors the homecoming events and freshman regulations, and considers any problems that the students may have. Officers President Vice President Secretary ........ Treasurer ................. L. Rossi W. Merritt J. Clicker D. Maiello 66 Varsity Club The Varsity Club strives to stimulate interest and promote high standards of sportsmanship in inter-collegiate athletics. Membership consists of men who have earned a varsity letter by participating in one or more major sports. This is one of the outstanding organizations on campus. 6? 6‘J Saxigena Staff FRONT ROW Morrison Brown. Advi-nr; I’ Pugh, Art Editor: R. Flynn, A«m� :.im Editor G. Dcnniston. Editor SECOND ROW R. Riuerc. Typist: J Flicker. Literary Editor; W. Letsche. Sports Editor; K. Kohl. Business Manager; W, Be van, Assistant Sports Editor: J. Rodgers, Girls’ Sports Editor; B. Deem, Literary Editor Jus: as the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the success of a yearbook staff is in the reading. We have been striving toward two objectives perfection and satisfaction: and for this we have devoted our time, effort, and thought. If this book pleases you. and if it helps to make your memories of Slippery Rock remain longer with you, then our efforts have not been in vain. 69 uani uiaii ■ , Fraternities Gamma Theta Upsilon FIRST ROW J. Titus, R Sluts. J. Elicker. J. Johnson, P. Ribar. D. Patterson SECOND ROW R. Houpt, F. Carr, W. Cunningham, W. Miller, Mr. George West. E. Franezek. Dr. Warren Strain, G. Mccklcm, Dr. Josph McClytnonds E. Taylor, Mis Margaret Gruver, W. Eakin. B. Clearwater. E. Kromcr Gamma Theta Upsilon, the geography fraternity on campus, is composed of those students who have shown professional interest in the field of geography. The purposes of the group are to unite efforts in the study of geography and to advance its status as a cultural and practical subject. President Raymond Stutz Secretary June Johnson Vice President Jean Elicker Treasurer Paul Ribar 72 Advisor Dr. Warren T. Strain Kappa Gamma SEATED Mi - J. Burn . R. DeSantis, M. Frederick SECOND ROW R. Sa:, . II. Harper. C. Ambrose The Delta Chapter of the national speech fraternity was formed at Slippery Rock in 1932. The purpose of the organization is to give recognition to proficiency in the forensic arts. 73 President Ellen Brodbcck Advisor Miss Janette Burns Alpha Psi Omega SEATED M:$? J. Bums, J. Clemens. R Flynn. B. Allshouse FIRST ROW M. Carnesilc, F. Carr. P. Ncdde, V'. Kelly, M. Wiggins, M. Saylor SECOND ROW R. Houpt. R. Sass. O. Welsh. R. DeSantis. W. Bevan. J. Boor. J. Anders 'Flit- honorary dramatic fraternity. Alpha Psi Omega, was formed at Slippery Rock in 1934. The purpose of the organization is to stimulate interest in dramatic activities. President Joan Clemens Advisor —........... Miss J. Burns Vice President Robert Flynn Advisor —............... Mrs. B. Cummins Secretary-Treasurer 74 Beryl Allshouse Sigma Tau Delta FRONT ROW M. Wiggins, R. Sa $, M. Hinskc, H. Mazerov. E. Gilkcy. B. Deem SECOND ROW J. Clark. M. Fletcher. L. Harncr, J. John on. N. Doverspike. M Hender- son. M. Salem. V. Halttuncn Sigma Tau Delta, the honorary English fraternity, granted to Slippery Rock the E.a Delta Chapter in 1935. The organization strives to promote the mastery of written expression, to encourage worthwhile reading, and to foster a spirit of fellowship among English and literature students. President Edward Gilkey Vice President Herbert Mazerov Secretary ........................ Millie Hinskc Treasurer Richard Sass 75 Advisor Dr. P. H. Nichols Phi Delta Pi FIRST ROW C. Riddle. B. Galbreath, M. Clemen . E. Harris. W. Cavill. M. Austin. H. Miller, J. White, I . Jelinek SECOND ROW Miss T. Piet:, C. Harris. S. Dus. J. Marini. J. Rogers. P. Pugh. P. Griffiths. M. Gartner, C. Bolster THIRD ROW M Davies. E. Schwabcnbaucr, E. Dunn. L. Bcrkobcn. M Salem. C. Ruchev, M. Brickcr. B. Miller. R. Cramer. M Noncfl. J. Rus ell. J Johnson. M. Biddlcstonc, N Maxwell. J. UUcry, P. Ncdde. A. Mcllwain, J Angst Phi Delta Pi, which is the national professional fraternity for women in physical education, is pledged to promote sportsmanship, further professional improvements, and encourage scholastic achievement. The Pi Chapter was installed at Slippery Rock in 19s5. President Phyllis Pugh Vice President ............. Phyllis Griffiths Secretary Roberta Painter Treasurer Carolyn Bolster Advisor Miss T. Pletz Kappa Delta Pi FRONT ROW P. Ncddc, B. Deem. E. Roach. M Wiggins J Eiickcr. L. Smock. P. Griffith, M. Gartner. C. Harris. P. Pugh, C. Riddle, M. Clements G. Swearingen. P. Jelinek. E. Gilkey SECOND ROW D. Shaffer. J. Jackson, W. Hnlttunen, F Long. C. Glarrow, R. Brown, K. Kohl. J. Shocn, R. Sass. J. Tinney, W Nelson, J. Clark. P. Hawkins, D. Phillips. R. Sauers. H. Maicrov, J. Buckcy. O. Welsh. J. Houpt. S. Gerdy, A. Macaluso Delta Tau Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, which was installed on the campus in May. 1938, is an honor society in education. The purpose of the organization is to ' encourage high intellectual and scholastic standards and to recognize outstanding contributions to education. President ..................... Steve Gerdy Vice President Edward Gilkey Secretary Phyllis Griffiths Treasurer ............................ Dale Shaffer Advisor Dr. Leonard Duncan 77 Mu Kappa Gamma FRONT ROW G. Wiblc. M. Lang, J. Mayer, D. Moore. D. Peach. R. Ritsert. B Deem. E. Roach. J. Elickcr SECOND ROW - C. Harris, B. Miller. E. Dunn, J. Simpson. A. Fleming. L. Smock. T. Grail THIRD ROW - D. Shaffer, W. Cubbison. M. Henderson, L. Busash, S. McCandlcss. F Forges, R. Uplinger, A. Rhoades. R. Sa s, D. Torrence, M. Clements, J. Brown, R, Cramer, S. Dias, G. Swearingen, B. Haberbeck. D. Phillips, P Jelinek, H. Miller. D Luce, J. Titus. J. Houpt, M. Bricker The honorary music fraternity Mu Kappa Gamma was formed in 1942 on the Slippery Rock campus as the Beta Chapter. Its purpose is to bring together students who have an interest in music and to obtain and sponsor musical programs for the entire school. President Eileen Roach Vice President Jean Flicker Recording Secretary Corresponding Sec retar)' Beryl Deem Treasurer Ruth Herr 73 Ruth Breuer Advisor Mrs. G. H. Arnold Alpha Phi Omega FRONT ROW R. McCollum. J Wood, J. Cocficld. W. McElroy SECOND ROW H Ald.stadt. J. Daly. J. Moore. C. Iscman. E. Dander. M. Welsh. M. Donaldson A chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, which is the national scouting fraternity, was organized at Slip pery Rock in 1949. It strives to encourage in both its membership and in the student body an enlivened devotion to their fellow men through projects of service. President ... Richard McElroy Vice President Emanuel Dander Secretary-Treasurer Merle Welsh Advisor Mr. Cornish 79 Athletics 81 Football FRONT ROW V. Merritt, J. Roane. J. Moody, W. Barron, J. Kovas, A. Nciman, I). McCrae. CoCapcains R Phillips and R. McCarthy, L. Fox, C. McCullough, W. Bender, R. Murray, R Slack. J. Kraesun. W. Daniels, E. Eyles, B. Reek STANDING L. Rossi, R Johnston. E Karpa, P. Clawson. D. Phillips, R. Lawrence, H. Bassett, R. Keenan, W. Smith, R. Sawhook, R, George, S. Pictran:onio, R. Glausscr, S. Gerdy, J. Fuller, G. Dokmanovich. R. Johnston, J. Bordcll, D. Helper, D Ruse. V. Mook, J Gazetos, Coach Storer f SEASON'S RECORD Slippery Rock vs. Westminster Slippery Rock vs. Wittenburg Slippery Rock vs. Ed in boro Slippery Rock vs. California Slippery Rock vs. Indiana Slippery Rock vs. Atlantic C hristian Slippery Rock vs. Clarion Slippery Rock vs. Shippensburg 20 0 19 0 27-7 0-7 6 � 32-7 14-7 13-7 82 v Coaches J. Gaictos. L. Rossi. R. Johnston. W. Storcr Head Coach Pop Storcr completed another winning season since taking over the coaching reins in 1942. Pop. a Slippery Rock graduate, has been a shining example of the type of material the college produces. Red” Johnston who has successfully coached at Sharpsville High School for 19 years and is now completing his work for a permanent certificate, aided the team greatly with his many timely suggestions. Lou Rossi, who was unable to play football because of injuries, took over the mentorship of the freshman sejuad and successfully tutored them in the fundamentals of the Rocket formations. |im Gazetos, former coach of the Butler Cubs, is a freshman student who aided Lou Rossi with the direction of the freshman squad. McCarthy - Phillips MERRITT BARRON REARIC I he Slippery Rock Gridders, coached by Pop Storer, once more completed a .successful season with the record of 6 wins and 2 losses, and 1 tie to rank high among the class IV college elevens in the district. The big green eleven displayed, throughout the year, the usual fine caliber of hard, clean football for which the Rockets are noted, both defensively and offensively. The Rocket Varsity Squad, built around the many veteran lettermen, opened the season with a 20 to 0 win over the Titans of Westminster as McCollough, Murray, and Fox provided the scoring. On the following Saturday afternoon the Rockets played the Wittenberg College team and defeated the Ohioans by the score of 19 to 0 as the 84 BENDER MURRAY GERDY MOODY big green passing attack proved to be superior. Still on the road the team rolled over Edinboro, 27 to 7, the scoring accomplished mostly through the center of the Red Raider's line. A capacity Homecoming crowd filled Thompson field to watch California hand the Rockets their first defeat of the season as they pushed over an early first (juarter score. This proved to be the winning margin. Indiana came next on Slippery Rock's schedule. Both teams were evenly matched and the game ended in a 6 to 6 tic. The following week the Knights of Gannon defeated the Rockets, hampered by midseason injuries, 15 to 0. A 32 to 7 victory over Atlantic Christian under the lights at 85 McCullough DANIELS GASIOROWSKI Wilson, North Carolina put the Rockets back on the victory trail. This game witnessed the scoring ot' touchdowns by numerous players. A favored Clarion stjuad was defeated next by the Rockets, after a hard fought battle. I t to 7, in an Armistice Day game. In the last game of the season Coach Storer's men won their sixth victory of the season. 13 to 7, coming from behind to defeat Shippensburg. With the 1949 season ended, S. R. will loose eighteen outstanding players. We will miss these men, but we hope that they will turn out teams which will always do honor to our school. 86 Scoring for the Year Phillips 0 pis. Murray — 24 pts. McCullough IS pts. Basset; 12 pts. Pox 12 pts. Karpa 12 pts. Wood 12 pts. Barron 6 pts. Daniels -......... 6 pts. Slippery Rock — 132 Opponents — 49 07 Basketball LEFT TO RIGHT R. Sauers. P. Johnson. G. Denniston. I.. Fox, R. Abernathy. D. Golt;, R. Phillips. F. PetroiT, M. Donaldson, D. Black. S. Scinago, R. Kaz: KNEELING Assistant Coach Johnston. Coach Thompson. Assistant Coach McKay Slippery Slippery Rock vs. Alliance SEASONS 59 - 58 RECORD Slippery Slippery Rock vs. Fcnn 74 55 Rock vs. Westminster 51 - 85 Rock vs. Clarion 60 52 Slippery Rock vs. Clarion 56 - 34 Slippery Rock vs. Allegheny 76 63 Slippery Slippery- Rock vs. Case 59 • 48 Slippery- Slippery Rock vs. Indiana 63 56 Rock vs. Edinboro 58 - 52 Rock vs. Alliance 70 52 Slippery Rock vs. Geneva 65 - 75 Slippery- Rock vs. Mi. Union 37 40 Slippery- Rock vs. Ed inboro ....... 42-45 Slippery Rock VS. Wooster 63 72 Slippery Rock vs. Indiana 60-45 Slippery Rock vs. Thiel 83 - 59 S3 cr� The Rockets The Rocket men completed another outstanding season with a record of eleven wins and five losses. The team gave a commendable showing but proved to be especially tough on the Slipper)- Rock floor by winning six out of seven home contests. The boys must be given credit for their aggressive style of play which might be compared to a nest of angry hornets swarming over an opponent. The decisive manner in which they defeated the highly rated Case, Fenn and Allegheny was the highlight of the season. The efficient Rocket scoring machine was led by Hon Black and Don Goltz scoring 221 and 173 points respectively. 90 In Action The Thiel game proved to be the last collegiate contest for Co-Captains Bob Phillips and Steve Semago and five other seniors. Although we will miss these boys, we are looking forward to another successful season next year when the highly rateJ Junior Varsity squad will move into varsity competition. 91 Track SITTING E. Rudders. K. Walker, I . Clawson. H Rrovynfield. R. Barstovv, N C w-.. C. Kochanowski KNEELING W Bcncdcui. G. Smith. J. Pagnanclli, J Fuller. D Smith. M. Donaldson. 1‘. Zciglcr. B. Whitehill, J. Smith STANDING J. DjFcbo, Manager; D. Toler, R. Rusardi, J Woods. D Rose, l:. Warren. L. Frew, R. McCollum. J. Daily, R. Rchburg, Manager; John Filer, C iaeh The Green and White Track Team completed a successful season by being undefeated in dual meets and placing fourth in the contest among State Teachers Colleges. The climax of the season came when the team scored an upset in the Tri-State meet, defeating their nearest rival, Grove City, by ll!. points. SEASON'S RECORD Slippery Rock vs. Pitt J.V. 67-61 Slippery Rock vs. Ed in boro 109 2 3-21 1 3 Slippery Rock vs. Geneva ......... ... 77 - r 3 Slippery Rock fourth place; State Teachers College Meet Slippery Rock first place; Tri-S;.t:e Meet 92 Swimming FIRST ROW E. Andrew . D. Brucker. A. Reynolds. R. Kromcr, J. Dull. R. Glauocr, J. Rakceta SECOND ROW H. Alstadt. V. Letschc. J. Linnon. G. Smith. J. Cocftcld. J Krail THIRD ROW T. Edmundson. R. Young. J. Ritlc The Rocket mermen, coached by Mr. Smith, completed another successful season with a record of seven victories and six defeats. After winning their first dual meet, the swimmers dropped the next four meets, but they finished the rest of the season in fine style by winning over six of the remaining eight opponents on the schedule. Their complete record consists of wins over Westminster, Indiana, Youngstown. Kdinboro, Carnegie Tech, and Davis and Elkins. The team lost to Westminster, Pitt, Allegheny, Penn. Kenyon and Oberlin. The climax of the season occurred at the Penn - Ohio championship meet when the Rockets came from behind to be crowned co-champions with Allegheny College. 93 94 Soccer SITTING T. Farclli, J. Shrove; P. Guia. Captain; J. Gbur. E. Scheetz, W. O'Connor. W Kovac, G. Heilman. C. Giles. H. Spataro. G. Smith KNEELING W. Lctsche. W. White, J. Jackson. E. Proudfoot, R. Bruno. W. Myers, G. Clover, K. Stimmcl, R. Bower, P. Vcrno. B. Clearwater. J. Buckcy, Captain. K. Davidson STANDING H. Mazerov. R. Kacz. M Donaldson. II. Aldstadt, J. Ingcrsoll, T. Davis, R. Matey, R. Young. L. Frew. R. Murphy. T. Garmondy, T. George. R Stoner. R. McCollum. R. Rumbaugh, R. Marshall. Coach Eiler SEASONS RECORD Slipper)1 Rock vs. Indiana Slippery Rock vs. Frost burg Slippery Rock vs. Edinboro Slippery Rock vs. Carnegie Tech Slippery Rock vs. Westminster Slippery Rock vs. Allegheny Slippery Rock vs. Oberlin 3- 1 0 - 1 4- 0 2 - 1 3-0 2 - 0 2-4 95 96 1 The Slipper)- Rock hooters maintained their reputation as one of the best small college teams in the nation. The Eilermen lost only two games, one a heart breaker on the home field to Frostburg, and the other to their old jinx, Oberlin. During the season the high scoring machine scored 16 goals while limiting their opponents to 7. This is an indication of the power of the driving front line and of the strength of the defensive back field. Because only a few of the team members are graduating, a promising season is predicted for next year. 97 Tennis KNEELING M. Hcinsohn. W Miller. R. Bidwcll. J. D. Anders F. Carr STANDING Coach Walter GrctfC. R- Collodi. C. Glarrow. W. Paul. R. Williams, W Be van, J. Sokol Although the Rocket netmen started slowly, they brought the season to a promising finish under the excellent guidance of Coach Walter Gregg by defeating Geneva and Thiel. With six returning lettermcn. plans for the future of the tennis squad look bright. SEASONS RECORD Slippery Rock vs. Slippery Rock vs. Slippery Rock vs. Slippery Rock vs. Slippery Rock vs. Slippery Rock vs. Slippery Rock vs. Duquesne Allegheny Clarion Thiel Clarion Geneva Thiel 0-9 1 -8 2 - 7 2 - 5 2-7 6- 3 5-4 98 Golf KNEELING J. Clover. B. Young. B. Yahn. T Farelli STANDING R. Bruno. H Davenport, Coach Ford Hess, J. Buckey, H Burkett Slippery Rock’s golf team made an improved appearance on our campus during the season of 1949. All home matches, as well as several practice sessions, were held at the Slippery Rock Country Club. With Coach Ford Hess at the helm, the boys participated in tournaments with the following schools: Penn State Center (Erie), Ducjuesne, Thiel, Geneva, and Allegheny. The linkmen won three of eight matches played. SEASONS RECORD Slippery Rock vs. Penn State Center (Erie) . 6-3 Slippery Rock vs. Duouesne 1-8 Slipper)1 Rock vs. Penn State Center (Erie) .7-2 Slipper)' Rock vs. Thiel - 1 Slippery Rock vs. Geneva 3-6 Sioppeiy Rock vs, Allegheny 0-9 Slipper)’ Rock. 312: second place in the State Teachers College Meet. Slippery Rock: last place in the Allegheny Invitation. 99 Baseball FIRST ROW J. Shreve, V Crouch; I). Mai'cllo, C. Stephens, W. Daniels, W. Barron, H. Perry, R. Sauers. Manager SECOND ROW V. O'Connor, E. Jirowski, (5. Belcher, K Shrull, B. Marshall. C. Russian; S. Gerdy, S. Semago THIRD ROW; R. Keenan, L. Fox, K. Kohl, Coach Thompson, J. Bcrdell, P. Johnson, R. Conley i After three successive undefeated years the Rocket baseball team felt the sting of defeat. Their record at the end of the season showed three wins and three losses. SEASONS RECORD Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Rock vs. Rock vs. Rock vs. Rock vs. Rock vs. Rock vs. Thiel ....... Allegheny Thiel Alliance Clarion Geneva 3 5 13- 7 1 - 2 6- 7 8- 3 II - 13 t 100 Cross - Country KNEELING Karl Walker. N. Co. tw STANDING F. Roby, Manager R. Wheaton. Ken Walker SEASONS RECORD Slippery Rock vs. Geneva 16 39 Slippery Rock vs. University of Pittsburgh ... 22 - 35 Slippery Rock vs. Westminster 13-40 Slippery Rock vs. Mt. Union College 17-38 Slippery Rock vs. Gannon 13.-to Slippery Rock vs. Oberlin 53-23 Slippery Rock won the Tri-State meet with 26Vi points anil was third in the Junior A.M.A. Cross-Country meet. 10! The Slippery Rock cross-country team completed its 1949 season by capturing the Tri-State Cross-Country Championship. This squad is the first Rocket cross country team to win this championship. At the close of the season the team had won 6 meets and lost 1. Coach Hess's runners now have an enviable record of winning 13 meets and losing only 2 over a period of two years. During the season, senior Nick Castes ran the Slippery Rock course in 23:54.4, setting a new record for this course. 102 Gym Team FIRST ROW M. Austin. B. Lauder, W. Cavill, G Mccklem, D. Maicllo, J. Barnes. R. Breuer. W. Gates. P. Ncdde. N. Lanciy SECOND ROW S. Dias, A. Blank, J. Masiak, T. Slevin. E. Boyer. G. Madden, H Wasscr. P. Clawson, M. Gartner, E. Schwabenhauer THIRD ROW Coach J. Eilcr, D. Manns. Manager; J Dally. J. Eagon, J. ('lover, F. Woodworth. G. Chitcstcr, W. Weaver. S. Craig. R. Painter. Coach D. Bader Coaches DOLORES BADER JOHN EILER 10 The Gym Team under the tutelage of Coach Eiler presented to us a team which is an excellent example of coordination between the mind and the body. Some of the routines that express this coordination are modern dancing, tumbling and marching by the girls and parallel bar exercises, tumbling and vaulting on the boys' side of the performances. The team gave exhibitions at Bessemer, Mt. Jackson, Edinboro, Wilkinsburg. Penn Township, Meadville, Titusville and Brookville. The final presentation was the home exhibition given on March 16-17. The team traveled a total of 800 miles and performed before 3,000 people. Mr. John Eiler and M iss Bader did a fine job in giving us a team that we can be proud of. Intramural Champs FIRST ROW J. Jackson. C. Giles. R. Kromer. J. Jewell. E. Birdy. W. Means. B. Waiscn-hofer. F. PetroiF. W. O’Conner SECOND ROW V. Toth. H. Bassett. J. Conlin, T. Carmondy, R. Murphy, W. Miller. A. Reynolds, W. McCullough, J. Constanso, F. DreRallo 105 106 W.A.A. Council SEATED M Fink, H Schols. Mi- T. Piet;. R Painter, J. White. P. Griffith. L. Berkoben, P. Jclinck SECOND ROW G. Mccklcm, M. Gartner, D. Corwin, D. Toweimak, J. Roger', R. Cramer. P. Pugh. E. Shaffer, B. Reynolds H Miller The Council of the W.A.A., which consists of two representatives of each sport is the organizing board which plans a series of events that continue throughout the year. This group strives in all sports to stimulate participation and to foster sportsmanship. President Jane White Vice President LtVerne Berkoben Vice President Roberta Painter Secretary Phyllis Griffiths 107 Advisor Miss T. Pletz Green and White 108 6 Class Hockey 109 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen i Volley Ball Seniors Juniors io Volley Ball Sophomores Freshmen ' 111 Basketball Seniors Juniors 112 Sophomores Basketbal - .... I M3 Freshmen Cheerleaders i FRONT ROW S. Cutshell, C. Kcitzer, M Davies, M Bolster, C. Bolster SECOND ROW M Korsnick, M. Gartner, C. Harris. V. Kelly, S. Craig. J. Butler 114 j 115 116 117 tm Court 1.19. Homecoming Queen 120 121 u 124 Autographs 126 127 Acknowledgments CANTON ELECTROTYPE AND ENGRAVING KINTER STUDIO THE PARK PRESS S. K. SMITH CO. sf?