West Deer High School - Coalagra Yearbook (Russellton, PA)

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' f v- 1 - -.f G? J Z QUARTERBAGK JIM FEDISON rage., ea-I CENTER OLIVER SOLINSKY BACK GEORGE VRANESH SENIOR PLAYERS tTopl-Oliver Solinsky, Jim Fedison, and George Vranesh were three seniors who added power to this year's squad. Vranesh emerged second highest scorer of the season with eight touch- downs and three extra points. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR lRightJ-Bill Spondike 1121 dashes around the left side after hooking on to a short pass from ,lim Fedison. Spondike. a rugged sophomore end, earned what could be termed 'grookie-of-the year honors. His most memorable showing was against Arnold when he turned the tide by scooping up a bouncing fumble and out-running the entire opponent team for 56 yards and a touchdown. ALL THE WAY fLower left!-Ray Pieranunzi i475 pours on the fuel as he finds his blockers and heads for paydirt. Pieranunzi was a consistent ground gainer in the Brave backheld. He was named to the Dispatch All-Star team. IN THE CLEAR fLower right?-This time it's George Vranesh 1133 who finds the wide open spaces and tallies one of the eight touchdowns he scored during the season. Vranesh was one of the keys to WD gridiron success this year. .l w 5 M .55 ! 'IN J-L -S-.v . Q 5 Si

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Table of Contents School Personnel ..... Departments .......... Sports ....... Classes ..... ................. 7th Grade 8th Grade Freshmen ........ Sophomores ....... Juniors ......... Seniors ..... Advertising ,,,,,,,,,,, Index ........... Finale ,,,.,, FOREWORD . . . Page 6 Page 16 Page 52 Page 66 .........Page 68 .........Page 70 .........Page 72 .........Page 75 .........Page 78 .........Page 81 Page 101 Page 118 Page 120 Searching for the Educational Pot of Gold ixteen years ago workmen shaped a mass of cement blocks, bricks, and mortar. Citizens proudly named the structure 6'West Deer Twp. High School. Since the moment the doors first flung open to re- ceive the community's youth, the interior of this build- ing has become the scene of a relentless search-the search for the 'ceducational pot of gold. Each early morning the seekers arrive. Each later afternoon they depart, some weary, some still ener- getic, but each a step nearer to turning dreams of the future into realities. The path toward this educational pot of gold is one of long winding curves paved with textbooks, blackboards, sliderules, typewriters, film strips, and exams. At times the road may seem steep, rain slicked, and the grade impossible to climb. In other instances putting forth the best possible effort may reap only the weed of discouragement. It is during times com- parable to these that the promise of obtaining the educational pot of gold shines most brilliantly and sustains the will to keep fighting. The most attractive feature concerning the search is that no individual fails unless he sincerely desires to do so. Members of the teaching staff dedicate their lives to aiding a student who desires to learn. In reality then, the educational pot of gold is actu- ally within the grasp of each student at West Deer High School. All that is required of the student is that he be willing to gain knowledge and avail himself of the opportunities so ably provided. The 1959 Coalagra is compiled to serve as photo- graphic proof that the students of West Deer High School are doing exactly that.

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LET US PRAY-A solemn moment, not noticed by most of the fans, occurs before the beginning of each half at the football games. West Deer players bow and in unison ex- tend a sincere prayer to God for protection. OFF TO BATTLE-One of the most thrilling moments of a game night is when the West Deer Braves roar onto the field. The entire band and cheerleaders form a corris dor of honor, and the band strikes up the West Deer Fight Song. Usually leading the pack are co-captains Ron Smay and Freddie Doman. I skill, . f' ...,. A1 Q , X' 44 fi? A e .bn S ' A F B .a GREAT BUNCH OF MOMS -The best buddies the foot- ball players have are their Moms who are members of the Football Mothers Club. The hard-working mothers toil tirelessly in manning the concession stand and provid- ing after-game snacks for the players. In addition to help- ing pay for letters and awards. the Football Mothers last year purchased a much-needed movie camera for sports use. This year they supplied film for the camera. Some of the club members are, first row. Mrs. Grunden, Mrs. Valenti, Mrs. Stopchuck, Mrs. Trof- noff, Mrs. Rearick, Mrs. Pie- ranunzi. Second row, Mrs. Broge, Mrs. Capello, Mrs. Fedison, Mrs. Brudney, Mrs. Barnett. and Mrs. Spondike. 57 Q