Westmont Hilltop Senior High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1951 volume:

bedUcatian This year the graduating class of 1951 is proud to dedicate their yearbook to the ileservitig Miss Kay Gerhardt. Miss Ger- hardt is a graduate of Johnstown High School and I hiel College where she majored in history. After graduation she taught for one year at South Fork High School and Richland Township. In 1945 Miss Gerhardt came to Westmont where she teaches Ameri- can History and English. She is respected by the students who find that her classes are very instructive because she always has her work clearly outlined. Miss Gerhardt also has the interest of the students close to her heart. She frequently sides with the ‘ un- der-dog. ' Her ability to understand students gives Miss Kay Ger- hardt a rare and priceless quality. Winter Sport fan . . . Handy with a needle . . . Summer Smile . . Socks in the making FIRST ROW—Left to Right — Mr. H. E. Townsend. Mr. William V. Price. Mr. Robert A. Hoadley Mr. James W. Krider. Mr. Parker R. Lawson. SECOND ROW —Mr. Frank T. James. Mr. Edward A. Dittmar. Mr. F. Monroe Williamson. Mr. Earl F. Bru- baker. Mr. Luther E. Lehman. Mr. Carl E. Miller. SCHOOL BOARD The men responsible for operating the Westmont-Upper Yoder High School are the ten school board members. This board is a combination of the Upper Yoder Township and Westmont Borough School Boards. The members include Mr. Edward Dittmar, president; Mr. F. Monroe Wil- liamson, vice-president; Mr. Earl Miller, treasurer; Mr. William Price, Mr. H. E. Townsend, Mr. Parker R. Lawson, Mr. Robert A. Hoadley, Mr- Earl F. Brubaker, Mr. James W. Krider, and Mr. Luther E. Lehman. Mr. Frank T. James, who is not a member of either board, serves as its secretary. The joint school board meets once a month with Mr. Willard Ackley, supervising principal, and Mr. John S. Peifer, high school principal, to perform the duties which entail the successful running of a school. One of the many contributions that this school board has made this year is making pos- sible the extension to the high school- It also has given subsidies to the Phoenician and the Yodler. Much credit should be given to these ten men who spend their time to make our school a better place. Mr. Frank T. James Secretary L FIRST ROW —Left to Right —Mary Ann Bailey. Nancy Incardona. Isabell Glatz. Rosalie McClelland. Ruth Peel. Marilyn Von Lunen. Nancy Zobel. Jean Gray. Sharon Bloom. Anne Ruff. Dolores Williams. Mary Lou Cush. SECOND ROW —Dave Suppes. Ed Danyluk. Nino Incardona. Steve Carney. Arthur Zobel. Leroy Williams. Ron Morgan. Gor- don Pogal. Ronald Kelly. lack Lawson. Ronald Langer. Bill Kestle. Gary Boring. THIRD ROW —Jim DiFrancesco. Tom Harries, George Cush. Dave Diamond. Jim Quest. Michael Walzer. Tony Salem. Dick Ycrnaux. STUDENT COUNCIL The student governing body of the school did a fine job, as usual, by offering worthwhile suggestions and projects. Bill Kestle ably headed the organization, along with Michael Walzer, vice-president; Isabell Glatz, secretary, and Nancy Zobel in charge of the finances. Some of the projects were: the organization of a Pep Club, or cheering group, the collec- tion of contributions to worthy charities, and the founding of a fund to purchase a Christmas tree and decorations. The ornaments will be retained by the school from year to year. The whole school is indebted to Mr. Ott, the sponsor of this club. OFFICERS —Left to Right —Bill Kestle. President; Isabell Glatz. Secretary; Nancy Zobel. Treasurer; Michael Walzer. Vice-president. 7 Margaret B. Allendorfer English 2, 3 B. A. Seton Hill College WilIiam A. Askey .Civics 1Pennsylvania History f Problems of Democracy S. Indiana State Teachers' College THE FACULTY Theresa Caroff Spanish 1, 2 French 1, 2 English 1 B. A. Indiana State Teachers' College Marjorie Deller Good Home Economics Cafeteria B. S. Indiana State Teachers' College 0 Lydia L. Davis Typing 1, 2 Stenography 1, 2 B. S. Elizabethtown College M Margaret Greer German 1, 2 Library B A. Wells College M. A. University of Pittsburgh Kay Gerhardt American History English 1 B. A. Thiel College Edmund D. Horner Band Orchestra B. M. Carnegie Institute of Technology 7 Alda L. Long Latin 2 B. A. Susquehanna University M. A. Bucknell University Robert J. Mannion Health Physical Education B. S. Lock Haven State Teachers' College C. Vaughn McIlnay Typing 1 Geography Salesmanship Business Arithmetic B S. Indiana State Teachers' College Minter M. Ott Chemistry 1, 2 Physics B. A. Gettysburg College M. A. University of Pittsburgh John S. Peifer Algebra 2, 3 Solid Geometry Trigonometry B. A., M. A. Bucknell University Kathryn Raab School Nurse Home Nursing R. N. Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Marjorie E. Raab English 3. 4 B. A. Vassar Josephine Williams Algebra 1 Plane Geometry B. A. Randolph Macon Woman's College Ruth S. Wineman Art Mechanical Drawing World History Indiana State Teachers' College Elizabeth M. Greer Health Physical Education B. S. Arnold College ADMINISTRATION—Left to Right —Mr. Willard E. Ackley, supervising principal: Mr. John S. Peifcr. princi- pal: Miss Anna Mary Raab. secretary; Miss Betty Lee Wolfe, secretary. ADMINISTRATION Mr. Willard E. Ackley, supervising principal, strives for educational improvements in the schools. Along with his regular administrative work, he finds time to direct the chorus every Tuesday and Thursday. He can usually be heard humming or singing happily as he passes through the halls. Mr. Ackley is highly respected by all of the students. Presiding over the function of the high school is the principal, Mr. John S. Peifer. He also does an able job of teaching solid geometry, trigonometry, and algebra II and III. Mr- Peifer takes special interest in seeing that this school maintains high scholastic standards. The seniors are grateful for the special information about different colleges which he has made available. The quiet and efficient secretary to both Mr. Ackley and Mr. James is Miss Anna Mary Raab. Her patience and sympathy are appreciated by all. Miss Betty Lee Wolf is Mr. Peifer's secretary. She is a personal friend of many of the faculty and students at Westmont - Upper Yoder High School. Mr. Willard E. Ackley Supervising Principal Mr. John S. Peifer Principal How's business? Cosmopolitan! Excavating New school—hmm? ook Keep smiling! Big joke? Interesting. Ray? Side view What service! Cute! Yea. team! Brrr! II OFFICERS — Left to Right — Ronald Kelly. President: lanet Claycomb. Secretary; Barbara Stutzman. Treasurer: Ron Lanqer. Vice-president. HOME ROOM PRESIDENTS - Left to Right - Ed Danvluk. John Patrick. SENIOR CLASS In the Spring of this turbulent year, 1951, the members of the Senior Class embarked upon a new life. Their future is nebulous, but the history of their final year of high school is well known. Although a small class, the seniors proved they had their share of keen students. The names of Ruth Peel, Ed Danyluk, Mary Lou Cush, Ronald Kelly, Marge Volchko, and many oth- ers were frequently seen on the honor roll. Much of the success of the Senior Class was due to its proficient officers. Ron Kelly served as president, with Janet Caycomb, secretary, Ron Longer, vice-president, and Barbara Stutzman, treasurer. Ed Danyluk and John Patrick were elected presidents of their home rooms and Mary Ann Bailey and Dave Suppes were representatives to Student Council. The helpful guidance of Miss Margaret Greer, Miss Williams, Miss Long, and Mr. Engh was greatly appreciated by the class. The Seniors proved themselves capable leaders in most school activities Competent Dolores Williams was elected president of the Y-Teens and Photo Clubs. The language clubs were pre- sided over by Mademoiselle Peel, Herr Longer, and Senor Boring. Marilyn Von Lunen was an active officer of the Girls' Gym Club, and Ed Danyluk was president of the Boys' W Club. Mary Lou Cush was editor of the Phoenician and Bill Kestle led Student Council. In the line of sports, the seniors were very active. Berths on the foot- ball team were held by Ed Danyluk, Dave Suppes, Jack Menser, Chuck Mapoles, Bill Wagner, and Dave Jones. Ed Danyluk, Gary Boring, and Bill Kestle did much toward the success of Westmont's basketball team. The seniors also took part in baseball, track, and intramural games. Nancy In- cardona, Pat Spidle, Mary Joan Lear, and Isabell Glatz led the cheers. The Fantasy In Snow ball was the main social event of the Yuletide Season. Barbara Stutzman and Bill Mallinson were crowned king and queen of snow at the dance. The dramatic abilities of the class of '51 were displayed on opening night of “Mother Was a Freshman, made successful by the entire cast. MARY ANN BAILEY Photo Club 3, 4. Y-Teens 3, 4, officer 4; German Club 3. 4; Student Council 4; Band 1. 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Yodler Board 3; Phoenician Edit. Board 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; I’murals 1, 2; Senior Play 4. Liz The silent worker of the Phoenician . . . lover of music from Boogie to Bach . . . tennis fiend . . . Dee's other half . . . walking tionary. “j THELMA BLOUGH Yodler 3; Y-T,eens 3, 4; Phoenician 4; I'murals 1, 2; Librarian 4. Thelm Square dance and roller skating fiend ... a smile for everyone . . . pleasing disposition . . . reat lover of study periods.r Y BORING Basketball 1, [2, 3, 4; Tpo{J ball 1; Track I I, 4_Hi- 3,' 4, Band 1; Yodler BW Mgr. 3; Phoenician Buf . gr. 4; W Club 4; Student Counci , 4; Spanish Qub J, 4. Pres. 4; Senior Play 4; I’murals 1, 2, 3. 4. Deller Class chauffeur . . . Wearer of flashy socks . . . quite a temper . . . lanky Casanova . . . basketball star. ARTHUR BOYER Transferred from Cone- maugh Township 3; I'mur- als 3. Arteries Pleasant smile . . . one of the smaller sen- ior boys . . . honest worker. CATHERINE BYERS Spanish Club 3. 4, Photo Club 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4; I'murals 2; Librarian 4. Kay Petite . . . wears smart clothes . . . has a smile for everyone . . . bas- ketball and baseball fan. JANET CLAYCOMB Photo Club 3. 4, French Club 3, 4, Sec. 4; Gym Club 2, 3. 4. Girls' W Club 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Yodler 3; Pho- enician Edit. Board 4; Chor- us 2, 3, 4; I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Sec. 4. Janet Friendly and will- ing worker . . . chronic wor- rier . . . sports enthusiast . . . enjoys a good joke. TELA COHN Photo Club 3. 4. Spanish Club 3; Y-Teens 3. 4; Yodler Board 3; Phoenician 4. Li- brarian 4, Gym Club 4; I'murals 3, 4. Tee Ardent baseball fan . . . good natured . . . talk- ative . . . excitable ... in- fectious laugh. RONALD COSTLOW I'murals 1, 2. 3, 4; Key Club 3. 4. Ron Reserved . . . twin- kle in his eye . . . enjoys sports . . . frequents teen canteen. PATRICIA CRISWELL Chorus 1, 2, 4, Yodler 3; Phoenician 4; French Club 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2. Pat Music lover . . . col- lector of unusual jewelry . . . studious . . . budding poet. MARY LOUISE CUSH Editor of Yodler 3; Editor of Phoencian 4. Photo Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Sec. 2, Vice-pres. 3, Sec.-Treas. 4; German Club 3, 4, Sec. 4, Gym Club 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Chor- us 1; I'murals 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 1. 2, 3, 4, Sen- ior Play 4. Class Treas. 2. Lou. Everybody's buddy . . . flaming redhead . . . loves an argument . . . un- forgettable. EDWARD DANYU Football 1, 2. 3, ball 1, 2. 3. 4. St( cil 2. 3. 4; Key Club 2. 3. Vice-pres. 3; Chorus 4; Club 2, 3, 4. Vice-pres. '3. Pres. 4; Baseball 2, 3; Yod- ler 3; Phoenician Edit. Board 4, Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Class Pres. 2. Dandy Tops as an ath- lete . . . ambitious . . . loves to argue . . . flashing smile . . huge repertoire of jokes. I ta smRLpay : gician M 9 ie r lisparWe TV rive .a- SKiafrbaker lover. V A AMELIA DENOV1C1 Tmurtils tcirV . i V 2. 3, . i; Gyrr . ■€lub 2, 3, 4. W Club 4; Yodler'3; Phoenician 4. Mike Futufe lady wrest- ler ... part oi the big three . . . athljic . . . en- joys a good joke. THOMAS DUNKLEBERGER I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4. Tom Always joking . . . home room teacher's pet peeve . . . comic book fiend . . . everybody's friend. JOAN FRABLE I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3. 4. Y-Teens 3. 4; Yod- ler 3; Phoenician 4; Span- ish Club 4, Librarian 4. Jonnie Class artist . . . keen sense of humor . . . loves horses . . . spends her time at Sweeney and Slack's. ISABELL GLATZ I'murals 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Sec. 2; Class Treas. 3; Chorus 4; W Club 3, 4, Vice-pres. 4, Gym Club 2, Co-chairman 3. Vice- Student Council 4, Cheerleading 3, 4; 3; Phoenician 4. Petite lass . . . full of vim and vigor . . . usually seen with Pat . . . nimble athlete . . . immaculate CHARLES GREEN I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Key Club 3. 4. Chuck Future auto me- chanic . . . tears around in his small blue Ford . . . re- served dependable friend. GEORGE GREGORY Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Sgt.-at-Arms 4; W Club 2. 3. 4. Sec.- Treas. 4, Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4. Greg Good looking . . . Gene Kelly's double . . . shy around the opposite sex . . . sports fan. ROBERT GROVE Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Photo Club 2. 3; I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Pho- enician 4; Football Mgr. 3. Coconut Whips around in a black Chevie . . . witty . . . candidate for prep school . . . frequent jokester . . . always asking ques- tions. CAROLYN HAMMETT Transfer from Ferndale 3; Spanish Club 3, 4, Sec. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4, Senior Play 4; Phoenician Edit. Board 4; I'murals 4. Candy Peppy . . . chat- terbox . . . independent . . . excitable . . . cheery laugh . . . dainty. f DONNA JEAN HERSHBERGER Chorus 2, 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4. Hersh Quiet . . sincere . . . has Ferndaleiti8 . . . one of the top commercial student. ;. I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4. Key Club 4; Phoenician 4. Jay Studious . . . help- ful . . . friendly . . . very precise . . . curb manager at Drive-In. MAXINE HOROFF Transferred from Portage 2; Yodler 3; Phoenician Edit. Board 4; Y-Teens 3, 4, Treas. 4; Photo Club 3. 4; Spanish Club 3. 4. Biology Club 4, Chorus 4, Gym Club 4, Li- brarian 4; Senior Play 4. I'murals 3, 4. Max Beautiful blue eyes and Dresden complexion . sparkling personality . . . keen sense of humor . . . usually se n in her Buick. never. NANCY INCARDONA Traiuderred from Catholic flight; I'murdds 2, 3; Chor- usp3. .4. French. Club 3, 4. Vt e-prW 4- YoaW 3: Pho- enician? EdLjBoard I; Y- Teens 3, 4, Vice- s. 4; Senior Plcfy 4; Che grleading 4; Student Council 4, Gym Club 4 w Ink Loves drama . . . courteous . . . hard worker . . . talented in many fields. o, h; 1 DAVID JONES Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 3; I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Yodler Board 3; Band 1 Photo Club 2, 3, 4; cian Edit. Board 4. Play 4; Student Council liftp W Club 2. 3. 4. Sorrowful Always read-. ing . . . sketch-masteiJW � flashy socks . . . sharp cer . . . television fan motto: better late than ■ ________ . ■ -. ' fALD KELL RONALD KELLY ffVl I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-pres. 2; Class Pres. 4; Key Club 3, 4; Biology Club 4; Student Council 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Phoenician 4; Yodler Board 3; German Club 3, 4; Treas. 4. Ron One of the senior brains . . . capable class president . . . lover of the tuba . . . usually seen with Longer, Pletcher, and Mai- .jAfr JAMES KEPPLE1 I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Fa tbaJ 2, 3; Spanish 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Phoenician 4; Chorus 3, 4. Kep Mathematical wizard . . . faithful newspaper boy . . . very quiet . . . gets ex- rris riHinrr rr hievcle. WILLIAM KESTLE Class Pres. 3; Student Coun- cil 3, 4, Vice-pres. 3, Pres. 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Photo Club 3, 4, Treas. 3; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Hi-Y 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. W Club 4; I'murals 1, 2. 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoeni- cian 4. Willie Neat dancer . . . personality plus . . . Casa- nova . . . flashy dresser . . . at helm of Student Council. CARL KEIFER Yodler 3; I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4. Keif Quiet . . . neat in appearance . . . top physi- cal condition . . . intramural enthusiast. BERNARD KLEINSTUB Key Club 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; Photo Club 2. 3. 4. Spanish Club 3. 4, Treas. 4. Student Council 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4. Bernie Humorous and witty . . . Spanish class pest . . . excellent drum major . . . blonde, curly hair. 17 iy U r y J . rv RONALD LANGER I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4. German Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4, Class Vice- pres. 4; Football Mgr. 1. 2, 3, 4; Track Mgr. 1, 2, 3. 4, Senior Play 4; Stage Crew 4; Student Council 4. Otto Class clown . . . poker face . . . famous for mischief . . . waltz enthusi- ast . . . expert manager for sports. V k RAYMOND LIVINGSTON Football Mgr. 1, 2, 3; Base- ball Mgr. 1; Basketball Mgr. 1, Track Mgr. 2. Ray Shy . . . frequently found in Roxbury . . . sports lover . . one of the Men- ser-Keifer gang. RY JOAN LEAR Transferred from Catholic High 3; Chorus 3, 4; French v. ‘' N Club 3, 4; Yodler 3; Cheer- i leading 4, Phoenicias Edit. Boani 4; sif-Teens £ 7 Sen- ior Play 4. Gym GJub 4; 'murals 3, 4l M. . Has Gettysburg in- terest . . . friendiY'. . . good dancer . . . alwicrys seen wit yink. . «y WILLIAM MALLINSON Key Club 2, 3, 4; German Club 3, 4; Fmurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3; Stage Crew 4, Phoenician Bus. Mgr. 4. Yodler 3; Student Council 3; Biology Club 4. Mouse Bounding with exurberance . . . puzzling sense of humor . . . teller of tall tales . . . beautiful blue eyes. CHARLES MAPOLES Fmurals 1. 2. 3. 4. Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Spanish Club 3, 4- W Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3; Yod- ler 3; Phoenician 4. Shavick Jolly . . . every- body's friend . . . drives a Pontiac . . . happy-go-lucky. m DAVID MARTIN Fmurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3. Mope Reserved . . . quiet . . . competent . . . usually seen at Westmont Grove. German Club 4. Fmurals 1, 2. 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2; Hi-Y 3, 4. Jet Vocabulary brain . . . active at Y. M. C. A. . . . curly head . . . usually seen tearing through the halls. PATRICIA McFEATERS Chorus 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Fmurals 2. 3; Y-Teens 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4; Librarian 4. Patti Has definite plans for the future . . . loves to read . . . promising artist . . . capable cook. MARY JANE McNALLY Fmurals 1, 2; Phoenician 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens 3. 4. M. . Angelic manner . . . promising stenographer . . . Soft spoken . . . pretty blue 7- 4 ? mV JOHN MENSER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Fmurals 1, 2, 3, 4; W Club 2. 3. 4; Sgt.-at-Arms 4. Piggie Reserved ... in- dustrious worker . . . well- built . . . friendly to all. LOIS MOSS Y-Teens 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4; I'murals 2, 3. Lo Pleasing smile . . . quiet . . . future secretary . . . inseparable member of a trio . . . pretty blue eyes. MARY NAUGLE Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Club 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4; I'mur- als 1. 2. 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4; Librarian 4. Katsy Infectious smile handy with a needle . . beautiful clothes . . . well liked. NULL Transferred from Johnstown Dale Southern drawl . . . freckles . . . winsome per- mechanically baseball en- -J O psonality minded thusiast. CLARE OWENS Basketball Mgr. 1, 2, 3; Baseball Mgr. 1, 2, 3; I'mur- als 1, 2, 3, 4. Clem Wakes up to the tune of Revelle . . . prac- tical jokester . . . capable basky manager . . . fre- quented Roxbury. JANET PARRY Band 1; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Y- Teens 3, 4; Librarian 4; Spanish Club 4, Phoenician 4. Janet Enjoys singing . . . future nurse . . . curly hair . . . hard worker . . . good end man in assembly. W JOHN PATRICK I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Key Club 3. 4; German Club 3, 4, Vice-pres. 4; Bi- ology Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Phoenician 4. Johnny Smooth . . . future biologist . . . smile for every- one . . . sincere . . . New York accent. RUTH PEEL I'murals 1, 2, 3; French Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Yodler Board 3; Phoenician Edit. Board 4; Senior Play 4; Student Council 4. Jnix Lovely smile ... ar- tistic . . . excellent student . . dramatic ability . . . deep thinker. RAYSA OKER Y-Teens 3, 4, Sec. 4; Yodler Board 3; Phoenician 4; French Club 3, 4, Treas. 4; Senior Play 4. Ray Sincere . . . subtle humor . . . loves classical music . . . infectious laugh dy'$ confidante. vx - ■ts M7 i i° i JANICE PURSEL Spanish Club 3; Chorus 2, 3. 4. Photo Club 3. 4. Y- Teens 3, 4, Inter-Club Coun- cil Representative 4, Librar- ian 4. I'murals 2, 3. 4. Yod- ler 3; Phoenician 4. Jan Rosy complexion . . . dependable . . . jovial . . . usually seen with Kay. LOIS JANE RINGLER I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Librarian 4; French Club 3. 4; Gym Club 2, 3. 4; Girls' W Club 4. Loie Deeply religious . . . serious . . . quiet . . . sweet voice. JANET ROACH Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4, Y-Teens 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4; I'murals 3, 4. Janet Usually seen at crossroads . . . good typist . . . attractive figure . . . sweet personality . . . lov- able. Sx ' V Al V $ MARY LOU ROGERS Class Sec. 1; Chorus 1. 2, 3, I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club 2, 3. 4; Photo Club 3; Spanish Club 3; Y- ens 3, 4; Yodler 3; enician 4, Senior Play 4. ck Appealing . . . re- served . . . swimming en- 1 Xthusiast . . . rosy com- plexion. WILLIAM SIDES Student Council 2; Key Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Orches- tra 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 4. Bill Tormentor of Mrs. Raab . . . flashy shirts . . . loves old cars . . . always laughing . . . mechanically inclined. EMIL SIMANSKI I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4. Buckshot Cowboy ... fu- ture truck driver . . . afraid of girls . . . volleyball en- thusiast. DARLENE SLAGLE Gym Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4. Y-Teens 3, 4; I'murals 1, 2, 3; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4. B 1 o n d i e Peaches and cream complexion . . . per- petually happy . . . soft voice . . . loves products of Sanitary Dairy. PATRICIA SPIDLE Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leading 2, 3, 4. Band 1; Gym Club 2, 3, 4, Sec.- Treas. 4, Girls' W Club 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 4; Librar- ian 4; Class Sec. 3; Yodler Board 3; Phoenician 4; Sen- ior Play 4. Patsy Future court sten- ographer . . . Isabell's other half . . . peppy cheerlead- er .. . sunny disposition . . . gym class prankster. BETTY JANE STEINBRING Gym Club 2, 3. 4, I’murals 1. 2, 3, 4. Girls' W Club 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4, Chorus 4. Betty Pretty brunette . . . . . . loves chewing gum . . . part of the big three . . . tops as an intramural play- er. i y y DAVID SUPPES Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4, W Club 3. 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Chorus 1. 4, Student Coun- cil 1, 3, 4; I'murals 1, 3; Senior Play 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician Edit. Board 4; Band 1. Suppie Sharp wit . . . usually seen accompanying a pocket dictionary . . . beaming personality . . . drives a wicked Ford. ZORA VUCKOVICH Gym Club 2, 3, 4; I'murals 1. 2. 3. 4; W Club 3. 4. Yodler 3; Phoenician 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Zeke Last of the big three . . . polka fan . . . enjoys a good joke . . . athletic . . . good mind. DOLORES WILLIAMS Class Sec. 1; Photo Club 2, 3. 4, Pres. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4, Pres. 4; Gym Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 4; Yodler Board 3; Phoenician Edit. Board 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; I'murals 1. 2, 3, 4, Senior play 4, Student Council 4; Orchestra 1, 2. Dee Class wit . . . en- joys eating . . . loves music . . . quick thinker . . . chief interest: learning to ice skate. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4. Betty Sweet . . . studious . . . dainty . . . heeding the world's call for nurses. MARGARET VOLCHKO Transferred from Shade Twp. 3; Chorus 3, 4; Y- Teens 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Yodler 3. Marge Sweet . . . intel- ligent . . . deliberate . . . neat dresser . . . enjoys swimming. MARILYN VON LUNEN Student Council 4; German Club 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoeni- cian 4; I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Gym Club 2, 3. 4; Co-Chair- man 3, Pres. 4; Girls' W Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4; Librar- ian 4. Ginger All around ath- lete . . . ice skating and tennis fiend . . . hearty laugh . . . says what she thinks. I’murals Phoeni- Y-Teens A � ! ALBERT REITZ I'murals 1, 2, 3, 4. Football 2. 3. Abbie Comic book fiend . . . class sleeper . . . fre- quents Roxbury . . . happy go lucky. 2 FIRST ROW—Left to Right-Dor- othy Jeffers. Ruth Nadel. Grace Hahn. Pat Martin. Patricia Owens. Elaine Moll. Ann Hershberger. Judy Moll. |oy Hartland. SECOND ROW — Tom Livingston. Paul Miller. Peter Ogle. Bob Hahn. Glenn Kaltenbaugh. Carl lone . Tom Kahl. Paul Hammett. Ed Kegg. |im Mer'ritts. THIRD ROW - Jack Lawson. Bill Kniss. Gordon Pogal. Ray Peterson. Ron Morgan. Tom Johns. Bob Hub- bard. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Eva Scaletta. Sue Wiliamson. Betty Valen- tine. Marlene Rider. Eileen Young. Pat Radford. Pat Shahade. SECOND ROW-Dorothy Williams, loanne Salem. Joyce Squire. Shirley Robb. Marlin Sherman. Jim Quest. Michael Walzer. Dick Yernaux. Anne Ruff. Janice Raymond. THIRD ROW—Ralph Williams. Ar- thur Reese. Bob Shaffer. Bob Sharkey. Marlin Stockwell. Bob Smeal. Eu- gene Stevons. Don Young. FIRST ROW — Left to Right—Sharon Bloom. Ruth Baum. Gretchen Greer. Don Eckel. Claryne Bowman. Pat Foust. Gretchen Erdmann. SECOND ROW —Ray Dickinson. Jim Blimmel. Barbara Benshoff. Connie Bosley. Rose Amershak. Arlene Barnes. Marlene Daisley. Evelyn Eisa- man. Nancy Boring. THIRD ROW-Ted Ewald. Ted Ba- chik. Pat Gleason. Dan Blaschak. Steve Carney. Gene Brown. Jim Gray. Dwaine Berkebile. OFFICERS —Left to Right —Dorothy Williams. Secretary: Tom Kahl. Vice-president; Joy Hartland. Treasurer: Gordon Pogal. President. HOMEROOM PRESIDENTS-Left to Right-Dick Yernaux. Tom Kahl. Ted Bachik. JUNIOR CLASS The Junior class in their last meeting of 1949-50 elected Gordon Pogal president, and Thomas Kahl vice-president. Dorothy Williams took notes while Joy Hartland paid the bills. With these strong class leaders, the class appointed Sharon Bloom, Jack Lawson, and Richard Yernaux as Student Council representatives. Home room presidents were Ted Bachik, Thomas Kahl, and Richard Yernaux. With their advisors, Mr. Ott, Mrs. Raab, Mrs. Davis, Miss E. Greer, and Mr Man- nion, the class completed a successful year. The scholastic record of the juniors was high. Those appearing frequently on the honor roll were Steve Carney, James Quest, Gretchen Erdmann, Shirley Robb, Jack Lawson, Sue Wil- liamson, Ronald Morgan, Michael Walzer, and Dorothy Williams. Many of the stars of sports came from the junior class. Those most prominent in football were Ted Ewald, Jack Lawson, Tom Johns, Steve Carney, Bob Smeal, Dwaine Berkebile, and Dan Blaschak. On the basketball floor Bob Sharkey, Tom Johns, Ted Ewald, Ron Morgan, Bob Smeal, and Art Reese showed great promise. Intramurals showed that many girls were also sports-minded. Those who excelled were Grace Hahn, Sue Williamson, Pat Shahade, Gretchen Erdmann, Shirley Robb, Gretchen Greer, Joanne Salem, and Marlene Daisley. Grace Hahn and Sue Williamson as cheerleaders led the juniors in their support of W. U. Y„ while Janice Raymond appeared as drum majorette with the band. The Yodler, published by the juniors, elected Anne Ruff as the editor this year. Miss Margaret Greer assisted them in meeting all deadlines. The junior dance Pumpkin Promenade was a financial and so- cial success. An assembly program was given to complete their activities. 23 HIRST ROW —Left to Right — Becky Zahm. George Spence. David Slough- fy. Howard Stark. Peggy Pruner. John Zoppa. Barbara Roach. SECOND ROW-Pat Naugle. Bill Randall. loan Rappoport. Ralph Young. Nancy Sterling. Nancy Zo- bel. Ray Vincent. Iris Olbum. Jane Parry. THIRD ROW —Jim Salem, foe Selich. Stanley Pollock. Leroy Williams. Marilcen Snyder. Kermit Owens. Bob Robson. Lanny Thiele. HIRST ROW-Left to Right-Mark Denovich. Gail Barlow. Shirley Bis- sonette. Loretta Cipiti. Kathryn Eisa- man, Colette Cromer. Dorothy Bow- ers. Donald Barnett. SECOND ROW — loyce Englehart. Dave Boyer. Lois Fitzgerald. Paul Dinchart. Pat Cornelius. George Cush. Donald Facciani. Joseph Bolha. Car- olyn Clark. Joan Bczck. Elaine Callet. THIRD ROW — Jimmy Connors. Wayne Clark. Leslie Clemenson. Sam Frye. Emory Bezila. Clinton Betz. Ronald Clemenson. Dave Diamond. FIRST ROW —Left to Right —Dons Llewellyn. Bill Lewis. Barbara Mar- shall. Dorothv Keppler. Frances Holtz- man. Bill Heslop. Marv Ann Luedeke. Albert Hoffman. Carol Makin. Hazel Green. SECOND ROW - Ronald Howard. Nancy Linden. Gaye Hutat. Robert lanshego. Andrew Golob. Jack Mur- phy. Merle Keppler. Francis Grech. Bob Havyer. John Jakcll. loan Leiten- berger. Barbara Hahn. Tom Harries. Jean Gray. THIRD fcOW —Bill Maquilkin. Bill Marlev. Paul Miller. Don Gallagher. Dick Mihelic. Len Marshall. Alan Mercill. Dick Gibbons. OFFICERS —George Cush. President; Jack Murphy. Treasurer: Gail Barlow. Secretary: Dick Mihelic. Vice- president. HOME ROOM PRESIDENTS-Dave Diamond. Bill Randall. Don Gallagher. SOPHOMORE CLASS The sophomore class began another year in high school by electing George Cush, presi- dent; Dick Mihelic, vice-president; Gail Barlow, secretary; and Jack Murphy, treasurer David Dia- mond, Jean Gray, and Leroy Williams represented the three homerooms in Student Council. The names of Don Gallagher, Dick Gibbons, Nancy Linden, Bill Randall, and Leroy Wil- liams appeared frequently on the honor roll. On the B football team were Jimmy Connor, George Cush, Don Gallagher, Marshall Ho- fecker, Bill Marley, Len Marshall, Jack Murphy, Stan Pollock, Leroy Williams, and John Zoppa. The boys who played on the Junior Varsity basketball team were George Cush, Jim Connor, Don Facciani. Bill Marley, Dick Mihelic, and Leroy Williams. Don Gallagher, Stan Pollack and Len Marshall were among the first ten on the Varsity squad. The girls were interested in Intramural sports. The most outstanding among them were Joan Bezek, Shirley Bissonnette, Kathryn Eisaman, Joyce Englehart, Barbara Hahn, Gaye Hunt, and Carol Makin. Many sophomores were also active in the band, chorus, orchestra, and photo club. Leroy Williams and Nancy Zobel successfullly entered the Forensic League, Nancy in the alto contest and Leroy in the trombone contest. Barbara Hahn led the cheers as a member of the cheerleading squad, while Gaye Hunt and Barbara Marshall were majorettes. This year's sophomore class had two class parties, one of which was the annual class party while the other Student Council awarded to them because they were the first class to have all their dues collected. Another great success of this class was the assembly, giving their pres- entation of parts of South Pacific, the popular Broadway musical. This was ably supervised by their advisors. Miss Allendorfer, Mrs. Wineman, and Miss Gerhardt. The annual spring dance of the sophomores was presented March 30. The members of the class of '53 have shown through their work in class activities and their participation in clubs and teams that they are capable of handling the responsibilities that will soon be theirs. FIRST ROW —Left to Right-Tegwen Parry. Ned Makin. Donna Ream, jackie Prosser. Mary Esther O'Sulli- van. Barbara Lehman. Marlin Makin. lanet Peer. SECOND ROW—Mildred Paulovich. Elmira Rowe. Arthur McClintock. Ruth Larry. Thomas Ritchey. Rosalie McClelland. Dennis Rounsley. lack Merritts. Raymond Newcomer. Janet Livingston. Alice Robson. THIRD ROW—Joanne Roberts. Anna Marie Puma. Ralph London. Gerald Owens. Charles Romanow. Judy Love- joy. Arlene Obcr. Loretta Park. FIRST ROW —Left to Right-Ronald Thomas. Shirley Weigel. Gladys Shellhammcr. Janice Troxell. Janet Shoff. Carol Spence. Joel Wilkinson. SECOND ROW —Joyce Stiver. Gail Thomas. Joyce Williams. Evon Schor. Nancy Stiffler. Patty Smith. Ruth Wilkie. Shirley Witkosky. Becky Williamson. THIRD ROW—Don Varner. James Shaffer. Mike Villa. Arthur Zobcl. Richard Thomas. Richard Vickroy. Tony Salem. Thomas Sisk. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Richard Coutts. Irene Adcock. Joanne Bian- dino. Boberta Ewald. Shirley Baum. Marilyn Franke. Carole Allshousc. Suzanne Barnett. SECOND ROW — Judy Bloom. Bonnie Baldwin. Arlene Ankeny. Dona Beam. Francis Daley. Joe Camut. Marilyn Awline. June Crowey. Pat Beliak. Pat Apryle. THIRD ROW—Charles Block. Bob Dunkleberger. Andrew Blaschak. Joe Ciraulo, Harold Fuge. Jack Colbert. Lvtton Croft. Jim DiFranccsco. OFFICERS—Left to Right—Secretary. Mary Esther O'Sullivan; President. Tony Salem. Vice-president, Pat Hunter; Treasurer. Don Varner. HOME ROOM PRESIDENTS-Left to Right-Ralph London. Don Gregory. Pat Beliak. Tony Salem. FRESHMEN CLASS The freshman class elected Tony Salem, president; Patty Hunter, vice-president; Mary Esther O'Sullivan, secretary; and Don Varner, treasurer. The freshmen had their first taste of high school social life at their party. The upper classmen sat up and took notice of these “greenies at their very entertaining assembly. This class, the largest in the school, was very active both athletically and academically and has made it known that it is not only big but “good. FIRST ROW-Lcft to Right- Dcnsel Guillarmod. Del Glatz. Stephen Getty. Pat Hunter. Ellen Kane. Iris Kline. Gail Haffncr. Jerry Kleinstub. Doris Haddle. Jack Erisman. Rodger Hammond. Dick Gregory. Nancy Homyak. SECOND ROW-David Herring. Bob Holliman. David Janshego. Diane Howard. Rilla |o Harrison. Jeff Glosser. Dick Kisslak. Sid- ney Kaminsky. Leslie Kota. Dick Hartshorn. Carol Kahl. Carol Clock. Don Gregory. Lois Gillin. THIRD ROW — James Krider. Lynn Gobin. Rudy Goettlicher. Marshall Hofecker. Nino Incar- dona. Ronald Gombar. Sammy Kaminsky. Melvin Kniss. 17 Clowns Studious, arcn t they? Congo line Gillie gets made up What's a' matter. Jackie? Winners Listen, my children Take a letter Conference Big deal Pretty, huh? What's the latest? Between classes! Tell va what I'm gonna lo! Watch the birdie! Primping Statue of Liberty Hold that pose! Busy Phoenician workers7 Shake' On the spot! How’s it going. Lou? Yum. yum! Yoh don't say! 2.7 FIRST ROW —Left to Right —Betty Williams. Shirley Day. Isabel I Glals. Joan Frable. Thelma Darlene Slagle. Tela Cohn. Doris Coutts. SECOND ROW-Mary Naugle. Pat Spidle. Pat Ober. Marilyn Von Lunen. Bernard Kleinstub. Raysa Oker. |anct Parry. Betty Steinbring. „ , THIRD ROW — Donna Hershberger. loannr Troutman. Chuck Mapoles. John Patrick Bill Kesrle. Ron Langer. Lois Moss. Pat McFeaters. Mary Loir Rogers. Blough. Janet Roach. Catherine Byers, lanice Pursel, Mary Jane McNally. Ronald Kelly. Jay Hofecker. THE PHOENICIAN This year the Senior Class pondered the question of a theme for the annual edition of the Phoenician After many ideas, they finally decided that there would be drawings of a small character who represented a typi- cal Westmont student. As soon as the theme was decided upon, the cap- able business staff started raising money and taking orders for the book. Since the Senior Class is small this year, the job was difficult, but the business staff sur- mounted all the obstacles which stood in their way. In October the group pictures were taken, while at all times during the year students were seen snapping informal pictures. The board members wrote articles and helped, to arrange the book. This year the art staff deserves special credit for the drawings which helped make the book a success. The Phoenician staff extends thanks to everyone, especially to Mrs. Marjorie Raqb, the advisor, and Mr. John S. Peifer, who helped to make this book a success. LEFT TOP TO BOT- TOM — Mary Lou Cush. Dolores Williams. Nancy Incardona. Bill Mallinson. Cary Boring. RIGHT TOP TO BOTTOM-Ruth Peel. Caro- lyn Hammett. Dave Suppes. Mary Ann Bailey. Mary loan Lear. TOP TO BOTTOM - Ed Danyluk. Barbara Stutsman. Maxine Horoff. |anet Clayromb. Dave |nnes FIRST ROW —Left to Right—Dorothy Jeffers. Sharon Bloom. Pat Shahadc. Joy Hartland. Pat Radford. Evelyn Eisaman. Barbara Ben- shoff. Marlene Rider. Betty Valentine. Ruth Nadel. Sue Williamson. Gretchen Greer. Gretchcn Erdmann. Eva Scaletta. SECOND ROW —Dorothy Williams. Eileen Young. Marlene Daisley. Joanne Salem. Elaine Moll. Janice Raymond. Rose Amershak. Shirley Robb. Pat Owens, Arlene Barnes. Joyce Squire. Connie Boslev. Judy Holl, Patti Martin. Ann Hershberger. Grace Hahn. THIRD ROW-Dick Yernaux. Peter Ogle. Ralph Williams. Bob Hubbard. Arthur Reese. Tom Kahl. Gordon Pogal. Bob Sharkey. Ron Morgan. Steve Carnev. Eugene Stevons. Gene Brown, Ted Ewald. |im Blimmel. THE YODLER The junior class of 1950-51 edited the traditional Yodler. Emphasis was placed on originality and humor. Anne Ruff, the editor, headed the staff. She was backed by Michael Walzer, managing editor and Jim Quest, make up editor. Others who had high responsi- bility were: Pat Gleason, Don Eckel, Nancy Boring, and Claryne Bowman. Miss Greer advised the Yodler staff competently. New, highly popular articles introduced this year were: Building Notes, an informative column discussing the procedure and progress of the coming addi- tion and “The Private Eye, a fashion section. The Yodler staff deserves a lot of credit for this publication. EDITORIAL BOARD-SITTING-Left to Right-Clarvne Bowman. Anne Ruff. Nancy Boring. STANDING —Pat Gleason. Don Eckel. Michael Waller. Jim Quest. 33 FIRST ROW-—Left to Right — Bill Blimmcl. Peter Ogle. Bob Grove. Ed Kegg. Ted Ewald. George Gregory. Tom Livingston. Brown. Bob Hahn. Arthur Reese. Dave Suppes. Pat Gleason. Tom Kahl. Eugene Stevons. rHIRD ROW—Steve Carney. Tom Johns. Ron Morgan. Gary Boring. Bob Sharkey. Bill Kestle. Bob Hubbard. Jack I.awson. Hl-Y Last spring the Hi-Y elected their officers for this year The following were elected: Steve Carney, president; Tom Kahl, vice-president; Tom Jones, secretary; Jim Blimmel, treasurer; Peter Ogle, chaplain; and George Gregory, sergeant-at-arms. Their advisor was Mr. Mannion. The following new members were initiated, increasing the enrollment to thirty-nine: Ralph Williams, Michael Walzer, Ray Dickinson, Jim Gray, Dwaine Berkebile, Jim Merritts, Glenn Kalt- enbaugh, Carl Jones, Marlin Sherman, Gordon Pogal, Jack Drew, Joe Selich, and Jim Quest. OFFICERS — SITTING — George Gregory. Sgt.-at-arms; KNEELING — Jim Blimmel. Treasurer; Peter Ogle, Chap- lain; STANDING—Tom Kahl. Vicepresident; Tom Johns. Secretary; Steve Carney. President. The club aided the Y-Teens in their Christmas project by providing a turkey at a Christmas dinner for a needy family. They also showed their community spirit by distribut- ing pamphlets for civilian defense. FIRST ROW—Left to Right —Dorothy leffers. Sharon Bloom. Pat Shahade. Eva Scaletta. Grctchen Erdman. SECOND ROW —Catherine Byers. Sue Wiliamson. Nancy Boring. Ruth Baum. Claryne Bowman. Pat Radford. Darlene Slagle. Marge Volchko. Betty Wiliams. Joy Hartland. t _ , c THIRD ROW — Thelma Blough. Pat Ober. Gretchen Greer. Ruth Nadel. Janet Roach. Raysa Oker. Evelyn F.isaman. Marv Naugle. Betty Valentine. Joan Frable. Barbara Benshoff. , , n., XI FOURTH ROW-Betty Steinbring. Zora Vuckovich. Marilyn Von Lunen. Janice Purse!. Marlene Rider. Nancy Incardona. Grace Hahn. Dorothy Wiliams. Mary Joan Lear. Mary Lou Rogers. Mary Jane McNally. Amelia F|CFTHhROW—Carolyn Hammett. Janet Parry. Lois Moss. Joanne Salem. Patti Martin. Judy Holl. Janice Ray- mond. Joanne Trautman. Barbara Stutzman. Pat McFcaters. Connie Bosley. SIXTH ROW —Joyce Squire. Marlene Daisley. Mary Lou Cush. Shirley Robb. Mary Ann Bailey. Janet I.lay- comb. Pat Owens. Dolores Williams. Arlene Barnes. Rose Amershak. Maxine Horoff. Ann Ruth. Y - TEENS The Y-Teens had a busy year. Dolores Williams, the president of the club, Mrs. Good and Miss Long, the club advisors, led the club through its many activities. In the fall prospective members underwent two harassing days of initiation, which were ter- minated by a mysterious evening in the gym. The formal initiation ceremony was an impressive candle-light service, held in the auditorium. The- club sent chocolate to children in France, Germany, and Switzerland. The most exten- sive project undertaken by the club was the donation of clothing and food to a destitute family at Christ- mas time. The Y-Teens gave a minstrel show for their assembly. This com- pleted a very successful year. OFFICERS—Left to Right-Raysa Oker. Secre- tary; Janice Pursel. Inter-Club Council Repre- sentative: Mary Ann Bailey. Assistant Program Chairman; Maxine Horoff. Treasurer: Nancy In- cardona. Vice-president: Dolores Williams. Presi- dent: Dolores Williams. President: lanice Ray- mond. Program Chairman. 35 FIRST ROW —Left to Right — Dave Jones. Ed Danyluk. George Gregory. Dave Suppes. Steve Carney SECOND ROW—Chuck Mapoles. Jack Menser. Bob Sharkey. Bob Havyer. Bill Wagner. BOYS' W CLUB The annual initiation of new W Club members was held under the supervision of Mr. Engh, and at the spring meeting new officers were chosen. Ed Danyluk became the new president. Bob Havyer, vice-president; George Gregory, secretary-treasurer, and Jack Menser, sergeant-at-arms. A prospective member must have played at least fifty-one per cent of the games and, in track, have earned five points in a single meet. OFFICERS — Left to Right — George Gregory. Secretary- treasurer: Bob Havyer. Vice-president; lack Menser. Sergeant-at-arms; Ed Danyluk. President. Following the meeting the tradi- tional initiation of new members was executed. Despite the discom- fort and distress, all agreed it was worth it to become a member of this club. A very successful gym dance was held by the club. GIRLS' W CLUB The Girls’ W Club is an organization for girl athletes in Westmont High School. This club acts as the advisory committee for the Girls' Gym Club, and must approve the actions of the latter. Marilyn Von Lunen was chosen as president, Isabell Glatz, vice-president, and Patsy Spidle, secretary-treasurer. It is made up of girls who have earned their letters by participating in intramurals. The highest honor a girl may obtain in the club, and one for which most girls strive, is to earn a chevron. Miss Elizabeth Greer, the faculty advisor, proved to be a great asset to the club, and deserved much of the credit for its success. OFFICERS —Left to Right —Isabell Glatz. Vice-president; Marilyn Von Lunen. President; Pat Spidle. Secretary- treasurer. 37 BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology Club, now know as the Caduceus Club, is collaborating with the Jack- son Memorial Laboratory at Bar Harbor, Maine, to bring new species of animals into the laboratory for use in cancer research. The Caduceans will systematically trap the smaller mammals of the area, keep them alive, attempt to breed them, examine them for various types of cancer, and forward tissues and information to the Jackson Memorial Laboratory. FIRST ROW —Left to Riflht —Gretchcn Erdmann. Sue Williamson. Claryne Bowman. Joy Hartland. Sharon Bloom. SECOND ROW —Maxine Horoff. Shirley Robb. Don Eckel. Bill Mallinson. Dolores Williams. Elaine Moll. Barbara Stutzman. THIRD ROW— fim Quest. John Patrick. Jim Gray. Pat Gleason. Arthur Reese. Michael Walzer. FOURTH ROW—Carl |ones. lack Lawson. Bob Hubbard. Ron Morgan. Ron Kelly. Gordon Pogal. Steve Carney. OFFICERS—Left to Right—Steve Carney. President; Joy Hartland. Secretary-treasurer; Jim Quest. Vice-president. FIRST ROW —Left to Right—Georfle Spence. Bill Mallinson. Bill Randall. Jim Quest. Ed Danyluk. Michael Walzer. Bcrnie Kleinstub. Don Eckel. SECOND ROW—John Patrick. Bill Maquilken. Bill Marley. Jay Hofeckcr. Jack Lawson. Pat Gleason. Jim Gray. THIRD ROW—Ron Costlow, Gordon Pogal. Bill Kestle. Ron Kelly. Ron Morgan. Don Gallagher. Leroy Williams. Charles Green. THE KEY CLUB The Key Club, one of the more outstanding clubs in the school, had a very successful year. Ronald Morgan was elected President; Don Eckel, Vice-president; Bill Kestle, Treasurer; Bernard Kleinstub, Secretary; and Ed Danyluk, President of the Board of Directors. At each of their weekly meetings, the Key Club enjoyed speeches on various subjects of interest to the boys. There were also movies at noontime every Wednesday and a very entertaining assembly in December. OFFICERS—KNEELING —Don Eckel. Vice-president; STANDING — Ed Danyluk. President of the Board of Directors; Bernie Klein- stub. Secretary: Bill Kestle. Treasurer; Don Morgan. President. 3? FIRST ROW —Left to Right —Tela Cohn. Pat Shahade. Pat Spidle. Barbara Stutzman. Zora Vuckovich. Marilyn Von Lunen. Mary Loo Rogers. Isabel! Glatz. Sue Williamson. Grctchcn Greer. Grctchcn Erdmann. Dorothy Jeffers. SECOND ROW —Lois Ringler. Betty Steinbring. Peggy Pruner. Colette Cromer. Marv Ann Luedeke. Barbara Benshoff. Betty Valentine. Katherine Eisaman, Shirley Bissoncttc. Mary Naugle. Amelia Dcnovich. THIRD ROW—Joyce Englchart. Barbara Hahn. Grace Hahn. Gayc Hunt. Joanne Salem. Marlene Daisley. Joan Bezck. Joan Leitenbcrgcr. Nancy Incardona. Mary Joan Lear. FOURTH ROW—Elaine Moll. Maxine Horoff. Nancy Zobcl. Arlene Barnes. Janet Claycomb. Marileen Snyder. Dolores Williams. Shirley Robb. Mary Lou Cush. Ann Hershberger. Lois Fitzgerald. GIRLS' GYM CLUB The major function of the Girls' Gym Club is to schedule girls' intramurals The offi- cers and club members are guided in the performance of their duties by their advisor, Miss Elizabeth Greer. Any senior, junior, or sophomore girl who takes part in intramurals may be a member of this club. The Girls' Gym Club chose a very capable group of girls when they elected Marilyn Von Lunen, president; Isabell Glatz, vice-president; and Pat Spidle, secretary-treasurer, The tournaments were scheduled by the co-chairmen. Sue Wil- liamson and Gretchen Erd- mann. The seniors won the highest honors in the intramural con- tests. Individual honors in ping pong and badminton went to Marilyn Von Lunen, while Ar- lene Barnes won the archery contest. OFFICERS—Marilyn Von Lunen. President: Isabell Glatz. Vice-president: Pat Spidle. Secretary-treasurer; Sue Williamson and Gretchen Erdmann. Co-chairmen. FIRST ROW Left to Ripht— Catherine Byers. Elaine Callet. Pat Spidle. Gail Barlow. Peppy Pruner. Ruth Nadel. Kathryn Eisaman. Becky Zahm. SECOND ROW—Tela Cohn. Joan Bezek, Lois Fitzperald. Mary Lou Cush. Mary Ann Bailey. Carolyn Clark. Maxine Horoff. Marv Lou Ropers. Barbara Stutzman. Dorothy Bowers. THIRD ROW —Grace Hahn. Shirley Robb, janet Claycomb. Pat Cornelius. Chuck Mapoles. Ronald Lanper. Richard Gib- bons. Jim Quest, Bernard Klcinstub. Dolores Williams. Janice Pursel. FOURTH ROW—Tom Kahl. Clinton Betz. Sam Frye. Ron Clemenson. Leroy Williams. Bob Sharkey. Bob Shaffer. Bob Hubbard. Carl Jones. Eupenc Stevons. PHOTO CLUB The Photography Club began a successful year with the officers elected by the club at the end of last year. Dolores Williams was elected president; Bob Sharkey, vice-presi- dent; Mary Lou Cush, secretary-treasurer; and Don Wertz, program chairman. Mr. Mcllnay again accepted the duties of the club advisor. Monthly picture assignments were made, and members who did not turn in pictures were dropped from the club. Through a contest held for freshmen Carol Kahl became a member of the club. On one occasion the club went on a picture hike with Mr. Holman. A two dollar prize was offered by the club for the best picture taken on this hike. A trip through Covers' Studio, a Gym Dance, and talks by well- known local photographers were several other activities of this club. OFFICERS—Left to Ripht — Mary Lou Cush. Secretary- treasurer: Bob Sharkev. Vice-president. Dolores Wil- liams. President. HI FIRST ROW—Left to Right —Jack Lawson. Eugene Stevons. Gordon Pogal. Ron Morgan. Ralph Williams. Glenn Kaltenbaugh. SECOND ROW —Mary Joan Lear. Janet Claycomb. Grace Hahn. Sharon Bloom. Joy Hartland. Ruth Nadel. Pat Shahade. Raysa Oker. Nancy Incardona. THIRD ROW—Gretchen Greer. Connie Bosley. Pat McFeaters. Ruth Peel. Pat Criswell. Lois Ringler. Claryne Bowman. Anne Ruff. Joanne Salem. Dorothy Williams. FRENCH CLUB The French Club of 1950-51 was directed by very efficient officers. They were Ruth Peel, president; Nancy Incardona, vice-president; Janet Claycomb, secretary, and Raysa Oker, treasurer. This year pins were bought by the members to signify their club membership. The annual party was given with games for entertainment and French pastries for refreshments. A trip to Pittsburgh to attend a ballet was planned for spring- OFFICERS—Left to Right — Ruth Peel. President: Nancy Incardona, Vice-presi- dent: Janet Claycomb, Secretary: Raysa Oker. Treasurer. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—Eva Scaletta. Betty Williams. Pat Radford. Nancy Boring. Darlene Slagle. Joan Frable. Marge Volchko. SECOND ROW —Marlene Rider. Janet Parry. Maxine Horoff. Ann Hershberger. Judy Holl. Shirley Robb. Pattie Martin. Barbara Stutzman. Carolyn Hammett. Janice Purse). THIRD ROW Marlin Sherman. Michael Walzer. Jim Gray, Pat Gleason. Ed Danyluk. Jim Quest. Glenn Kaltenbaugh, Chuck Mapoles, Bernic Klcinstub. FOURTH ROW—Dave Suppcs. Bob Hubbard. Jay flofcckcr. Bill Kcstlc. Gary Boring. Bob Sharkey. Ronald Kelly. Bill Sides. Dave Jones. Tom Johns. SPANISH CLUB The members of the Spanish Club had a very successful year. Gary Boring was elected president and Barbara Stutzman, vice-president. Carolyn Hammett had the responsibility of be- ing secretary, and Bernie Kleinstub handled the riches of the club. The Spanish II group held a Christmas party at which they initiated the Spanish I mem- bers into the club. The Spanish and French Clubs held a combined assembly which completed the year for these clubs. OFFICERS —Left to Right—Gary Boring. President: Barbara Stutzman. Vice- President: Bernie Kleinstub. Treasurer; Carolyn Hammett. Secretary. L+3 GERMAN CLUB The German Club enjoyed the year under the capable guidance of Miss Margaret Greer. Ronald Longer was elected president; John Patrick, vice-president; Mary Lou Cush, secretary, and Ronald Kelly, treasurer. In November the club collected and sent clothes to a church in Germany. They were then distributed to the needy families of the parish. This project made the students feel closer to the people whose language they were studying. OFFICERS —Left to Right —Ronald Kelly. Treasurer; Ronald Langcr. President; John Patrick. Vice-President; Mary Lou Cush. Secretary. FIRST ROW —Left to Right—Bob Hahn. Tom Kahl. Don Eckel. Peter Ogle. lim Blimmel. Ted Ewald. SECOND ROW —Mary Lou Cush. Marv Ann Bailey. Gretchen Greer. Marilyn Von Lunen. Arlene Barnes. Elaine Moll. Sue Wil- liamson. Gretchen Erdmann. Dolores Williams. THIRD ROW —Bill Mallinson. John Patrick. Steve Carney. Ronald Langer. Ronald Kelly. Jack McClain. Arthur Reese. Carl Jones. FIRST ROW —Left to Right —Doris Coutts. Tela Cohn. Janet Roa h. SECOND ROW—lanet Parry. |anice Pursel. Pat McFeaters. Mary Lou Rogers. Barbara Stucman. Maxine Moroff. Joanne Traufman I MIRD ROW—|oan Frable. Thelma Blough. Lois Ringler. Pat Spidle. Catherine Bvers. Marilyn Von Lunen. Nancv Inrardon.v LIBRARIANS This year eighteen girls volunteered for the job of being assistant librarians. They worked under the able supervision of Miss Margaret Greer. The librarians were fewer in number this year, but that might have been due to the fact that the Class of '51 was the smallest class to have entered the high school in the past few years. This was also one of the first years that there have been no boys as librarians. The main jobs of the librarians were to charge books out,return them to their correct places on the shelves, and help students locate books. There were librarians in the library during home room period, at noon, and during the class periods. FIRST ROW —Left to Right —William Heslop. |ohn Zoppa. Stanley Polock. Bill Lewis. SECOND ROW—Tom Harries. Sam Frve. Clinton Bet:. Richard Gibbons. Jack McClain. JUNIOR H-Y This newest branch of the Hi-Y was organized last spring by the Hi-Y counsel representa- tive, Jack McClain, and laid its foundation by electing the following officers: Tom Harries, Presi- dent; Bucky Heslop, Vice-president; Sam Frye, Sergeant-at-arms, and Clinton Betz, Secretary- treasurer and Inter-Council Representative. OFFICERS—Bottom to Top—Sam Frye. Sergoant-at- Arms; Tom Harries. President: William Heslop. Vice- President: Clinton Bet;. Secretary-Treasurer. The club's membership is restricted to sopho- mores. Freshmen are admitted each spring to be trained for the following year. The members organized a basketball team and spent much of their spare time practising in the gym CHEERLEADERS Pal Spidle. Isabel! Glat:. Grace Hahn. Barbara Hahn. Mary loan Lear. Sue Williamson. Nancy Incardona MAJORETTES—Gaye Hunt. Barbara Marshall. Janice Raymond. DRUM MAJOR-Bernard Kleinstub. COLOR GUARDS—Colette Cromer. Nancy Sterling. Nancy Zobel. Peggy Pruner. Arlene Ankeny. CLARI NETS-Joy Hartland Bill Maquilken. Dick Gibbonv Joan Leitenberger Richard Kisslack. Joe Comut. Mildred Paulovich. Joseph Ciraulo. Francis Bosley. Patsy Urbin. Yvonne DeFrehn Diane Harding. I ROMBONES —Leroy Williams. Carolyn Clark Edwin Jackel. Jack Nesbitt. Ronald Hillegas. Ray Newcomer Andrew Blachak. BASS HORN —Ronald Kelly. BARITONE HORN-Richard Hartshorn. FLUTES-Shirley Bissonette. Judy Holl Joyce Williams. Patty Smith. CORNETS-Ji.n Quest. Bob Hubbard. Ronald Gumbar. Betty Williams. Patty Martin Bill Wagner lorn Marshall. Jack Mcllnay-Don Miller. DRUMS-Leonard Marshall. Sam Frye. Jackie Prosser. Carol Kahl. David Herring. Tom Ritchey. Don Wertz. MELLEPHONhS —Sharon Bloom. Joan Rappaport. SAXOPHONF.S-Clinton Bet:. Arlene Wifkowsky. Marilyn Alwine. Joseph Adcock. BELLS—Claryne Bowman. Connie Bosley. BAND During sixth period the strains of music drift through the halls of Westmont-Upper Yoder High School. This is the time for Mr. Homer to direct the members of the W. U. Y. band. Their repertoire is unlimited. The band plays everything from Sousa Marches to boogie-woogie. During half-time at football games the band entertained the spectators with clever forma- tions to represent the titles of the songs they played. Barbara Marshall, Gaye Hunt, and Janice Raymond, drum majorettes, worked out many original routines to the music of the band. Jean Gray substituted when one of the other girls could not appear. The greatest triumph of the marching band came in the annual Johnstown Hallowe'en Parade when, in their new raincoats, they won first place for their appearance. During the spring the annual band concert was highlighted by solos from those students who played in the Music and Forensic League. Only three band members will be graduated this year. They are Betty Williams, trumpet player; Ron Kelly, tuba player, and Bemie Kleinstub, drum major. Lower classmen will work hard to fill the posi- tions left empty by these three seniors. Several outstanding players participated in the All-County Band. Among these were Judy Holl, Shirley Bissonette, and Leroy Williams. 47 FIRST ROW —Left to Right-Gretch- en Erdmann. Becky Zahm. Betty Williams. Betty Steinbring. Marilyn Alwine. Gail Thomas. )oyce Engle- hart. Frances Holtzman. Joyce Stiver. Shirley Witkowsky. Joan Frable. San- dra Samuels. |oy Hartland. SECOND ROW-Barbara Marshall. Judy Bloom. Ruth Nadel. Marlene Rider. Donna Hershberger. Joan Rap- Eaport. Barbara Benshoff. Jean Gray. torothy Williams. Mary Joan Lear. Marilvn Von Lunen. Darlene Slagle. THIRD ROW — Iris Olbum. Nancy Incardona. Carolyn Hammett. Arlene Ankeny. Ruth Wilkie. Pat Smith. Pat Owens. |ovce Square. Rilla Jo Harri- son. Lois Moss, Grace Hahn. Maxine Horoff. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Doris Llewellyn. Barbara Lehman. Marilyn Franke. Barbara Roach. Sue William- son. Carol Makin. |anet Livingston. Ellen Kane. Suzanne Barnett. Nancy Homyak. SECOND ROW — Catherine Bvers. Shirley Day. Shirlev Baum. Pat Apryle. Janet Schoff. Gail Haffner. Lois Ringlcr. Marge Volchko. Ruth Baum. Diane Howard. Irene Adcock. Nancy Boring. THIRD ROW - Alberta Hoffman. Mary Ann Luedeke. Jane Parry. Lo- retta Park. Janet Parry. Mary Lou Rogers, loan Bezek. Janice Pursel. Betty l,ou Valentine. Dorothy Kep- pler. Gail Barlow. FOURTH ROW-Patti Martin. Judy Holl. Rose Amershak. Shirley Robb. Pat Criswell. Marileen Snyder. Joan Luy. Carol Clark. Joanne Trautman. lanice Raymond. Lois Fitzgerald. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Shar- on Bloom, loanne Selich. Doris Had- dle. Gladys Shellhammer. Roberta Ewald. Dorothy Bowers. Janet Roach. Mary Naugle. Carol Spence, loanne Biandino. Pat Hunter. Claryne Bow- man. SECOND ROW-Pat Spidle. Peggy Pruner. Pat Beliak. Colette Cromer. Miriam Evans. Pat Naugle. Bonnie Baldwin. Kathryn Eisaman. Iris Kline. Becky Williamson. Mary Esther O'Sullivan. Carole Allshouse. THIRD ROW—Grctchen Greer. Anna Marie Puma. Ardcth Edwards. Joyce Williams. Joanne Roberts. Arlene Ober. Judy Lovejoy. Lois Gillin. Gaye Hunt. Barbara Hahn. Mary Jane McNally. Elaine Callet. FOURTH ROW - Nancy Sterling. Dolores Williams. Barbara Stutzman. Nancy Linden. Shirley Witkowsky. Janet Claycomb. Pat Cornelius. Mary Ann Bailey. Donna Beam. Nancy Zo- bel. Connie Bosley. Pat McFeaters. FIRST ROW-Left to Right-Don- ald Barnett. Tom Ritchey. Dick Greg- ory. Carl Keifer. Don Pletcher. Ray Dickinson. George Gregory. Dick Yernaux. SECOND ROW-Bob Grove. Ted Ewald. |mi Keppler. Don Young. Ed Danvluk. Art Reese. Dick Kisslak. Merle Keppler, Charles Mapoles. THIRD ROW-Dave Suppes. Dave |ones. Leroy Williams. Dick Mi- helic. Bob Sharkey. Bill Kestle. Bill Kniss. Sam Frve. CHORUS This year the chorus was well organized under the competent direction of Mr. Willard Ack- ley. There were 150 members who faithfully attended practice two or three times a week. The members enjoyed the practice sessions, and although time was limited, everyone attending the concert was well pleased. At Christmas the band, eighth grade choral group, and the high school chorus combined for an inspiring program of Christmas carols, solos and band music under the direction of Mr. Horner, Mrs. Lillian Dodd, and Mr. Ackley. The Spring Concert was a marked success. Some of the candidates for girls solos were Iris Kline, Joanne Trautman, Lois Ringler, Barbara Stutzman, Betty Lou Valentine, and Nancy Zobel. Representing the boys were Bob Sharkey, Dick Mihelic, and Leroy Williams. Mr. Ackley planned many novelty numbers. Some of them were a trombone solo by Leroy Williams, a quar- tet imitating the Cordettes, and a radio commercial sung by the chorus. Mr. Ackley innovated this custom last year, and it promises to remain a tradition in the choruses of Westmont-Up- per Yoder. Again this year the chorus was accompanied by Claryne Bowman, able accompanist of many functions in the school. Director —Mr. Willard Ackley Accompanist —Claryne Bowman SITTING —Left to Right —Pat Spidle. Nancy Incardona. Carolyn Hammett. Raysa Oker. Mary loan Lear. STANDING —Mary Lou Rogers. Dave Jones. Ruth Peel. John Patrick. Bill Kestle. Gary Boring. Ron I.anger, Dolores William� . Dave Suppes. Mary Lou Cush. SENIOR PLAY On December 2nd the senior class presented its annual class play which was Mother Is a Freshman by Raphael David Blau. This three-act comedy was directed by Miss Margaret Al- lendorfer. The play is a story about Mrs. Abigail Abbott, a widow (Nancy Incardona), who went to college with her daughter, Susan (Carolyn Hammett), on a scholarship, so that she could afford to keep Susan in school. At college Abigail fell in love with Professor Michaels (Bill Kestle), the Biology instructor. Susan also thought that she was in love with him. The school's outstanding athlete. Bob Jackson (Gary Boring), idolized Susan, but she did not have time for him. Much ac- tion and comedy was displayed at the college campus due to the fact of a mother and daugh- ter being in school together. All the seniors had some part in making this play a huge success. Members of the supporting cast were Mary Lou Cush, Raysa Oker, Ruth Peel, Dolores Williams, Mary Lou Rogers, Mary Joan Lear, Pat Spidle, Ronald Longer, John Patrick, Dave Jones, and Dave Suppes. The prompters were Mary Ann Bailey and Maxine Horoff. Mrs. Wineman was in charge of the makeup committee and Miss Gerhardt, the properties. Mr. Peifer also gave his assistance in directing. The stage crew consisted of Bill Sides, Bill Mallinson, Ronald Kelly, Tom Livingston, Jack Drew, and Don Eckel. rs and ' vantages to an he pie own prints. is the presenta at the noon ti um. These mJ [information pi products. A hted on wMj Ivere attentjF i movies Tn marking 1 again many names the honor roll for 6 S e 0'0 r S ine Ivey Llub sent seven rc tives to the Key Club r on' j Bradford on M — ‘ d« this 0 m he list. The fc eleven Now the Celenterata Now. fellas .... Too young for love? Off to the dance Sigh . . . . ! Well, after all ... . Rut mother! I ! f Prompter Extraordinor Sweating it out Not even one kiss? 51 Gab fest Behind bars Fit good. Izzy? The gang Put down the camera I Get that ball 2 points Let's go now! Sideline spectators Is rat so? Don't drop it! Worried moments Looks good Will it explode? Freshman cuties Mad scientists King and Queen Where's the ball:’ Casanovas Getting ready Action! Come on. boys! Look out! Say Peaches 58 90§69fcTf’ - .f ., 73 $S ° ■f V91 6 ®|? 7C J' 72 82?68 fr55. 59 Jj'3 “' ’ “ ‘ t ?r 65 ! VARSITY FOOTBALL Westmont-Upper Yoder had a green team this year. Ed Danyluk was the only regular re- turning from the preceding year's team. Dave Jones, Dave Suppes, Jack Menser, Bob Havyer, and Chuck Mapoles had seen some action. The season opened with a 19-0 defeat at the hands of a veteran eleven from Cresson. The strong air attack had spelled doom for Westy. The scarlet gridders absorbed double losses at Huntington and Hollidaysburg. Westmont scored its first touchdown of the season on a hot September day. The strong machine from Bedford profited on intercepted passes and came forth a 28-14 victor. Ed Danyluk and Bob Havyer led the scoring attack. Conemaugh Twp., Ebensburg, and Indiana gave the scarlet and gray thorough trouncings. A high spirited team visited Somerset and gave their best showing of the season. Ed Dany- luk dodged and weaved to a touchdown on a 78-yard quarterback sneak. Then Chuck Mapoles, after a spectacular run, lateraled to Jack Menser who went on to score. Don Gallagher and Ted Ewald were injured early in the game. Westmont ended the season with a final loss to Ferndale. The newly formed B team had a better record. They lost to Johnstown and Windber, but defeated Blairsville. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—Dan Blaschak, Bob Havyer. Steve Carney. Dave (ones. Ed Danyluk. Jim Wagner. Len Marshall. Tom Johns. Marlin Stockwell. Ted Bachik. Charles Mapoles. Francis Greek. Jack Menser. Dave Suppes. SECOND ROW—Jack Lawson. Gene Brown. George Cush. Jack Murphy. Jim Connors. Dick Mihelic. Ted Ewald. Peter Ogle. Paul Ham- mett. Tom Livingston. Bob Smeal. Dwaine Bcrkebile. Bob Robson. THIRD ROW —Bill Marley. Leroy Williams. Joe Bolha. John Zoppa. Bill Randall. Dave Diamond. Ralph Young. Ray Dickinson. Bob Hahn. Don Gallagher. Art Reese. Robert Mannion had a poor football season, but through no fault of his. He was handicapped by the loss of ten varsity starters and a green team. The team had no easy game and met tough, experienced opponents. He taught the boys to play hard constantly and never to give up. Although each game was lost, the opponents knew there was a football team on the field. The boys were kept in excellent physical condition and suffered minimum injuries. Coach Mannion gave this lesson to each member of the squad: It is not winning that counts, but how you take your wins. It is not losing that counts, but how you take your losses. Carl Engh once again displayed his coaching ability this year. Although he lost four of the previous year's starters, he molded an outstanding team. Mr. Engh drilled fundamentals and taught his boys a higher brand of basketball. His theory was, The game is played from the shoulders up. He repeatedly said, If you have a shot, take it. Putting the ball through the hoop is what counts. Mr. Engh also gave invaluable aid to Mr. Man- nion with the football team. He was frequently seen in the midst of a practice offering secretive tips. His favorite lesson to the boys was, One well executed play is worth forty poorly executed ones. Mr. Engh Mr. Askey takes Westmont's young basketball hope- fuls and builds them into hoop wonders. His team this year copped the City League Championship with ease. This, however, was not unusual, for in past years Mr. Askey has produced many fruitful teams. When basketball season was over and spring began, he doned his coaching togs and was found on the base- ball diamond. He was frequently heard saying, So you forgot, eh? Well, take a few laps and see if it doesn't help your memory. In the fall Mr. Askey gave willingly of his time to take the green, young freshmen to the gridiron to try to develop potential football players. Mr. Askey finds that, It is better to build boys than to mend men. Mr. Mannion Mr. Askey Dave Suppes— Suppie —No. 52—Fast charg- ing and hard hitting—broke up many plays before they were started—played tackle position—good blocker—an asset to any team. Ed Danyluk— Mighty Moe —No. 74—Spark plug of team—captain—Q. B.—did most of passing and punting—delighted in hitting hard with elbows or tackling violently— constantly tried to keep team together. Jack Menser— Jasper”—No. 65—Good open field runner—used to “run like a bunny rabbit”—harder to hold than greased light- ning—never tired—held right half slot— good passer—one-armed receiver. Charles Mapoles — Chivic —No. 75—Hard runner—always went for that extra yard— hit fast from the fullback spot—good back- er up—usually found in the thick of things —lots of pep. Dave Jones— Sorrow ui”—No. 63—Converted from offensive end to center — speedy charger—never quit—held defensive end position—good tackier—kept opponents on their toes—caught pass center position in Indiana game. Bill Wagner— Varse”—No. 78—Fullback— tricky runner—vicious tackier—loved good, rough game—seldom taken out of play— injured early in season—missed Ferndale game—gone to play on Uncle Sam's team. '. -'XVit'-- tSl-.W c—• teat • = — i FIRST ROW —Left to Right — Neal Voltz. Rodger Hammond. Don Gregory. Tony Salem. Herk Daley. |im Thomas. Jack Colbert. Jim DiFrancesco. Leslie Kota. Mike Zahm. Dave Grove. _ _ SECOND ROW —Skip Coon. Dick Gregory. Ron Marley. Lon Larkin. Tom Lear. Nunzio Pollino. Dick Suppes. Charles Mulkey. Skip THIrS ROW—Paul Solomon. Don Irwin. Art Zobel. |im Kridcr. Bud Owens. George Bczck. Jav Demi. Tom Williams. George Griffith. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL For the first time the W. U. Y. Junior High Team was coached by Mr. Askey. The shifty, hard- plunging backfield, led by Captain Tony Salem, consisted also of Don Gregory, Donald Thomas, and Herk Dailey. Co-Captain Dick Suppes, Jack Colbert, Jim Krider, Jim DiFrancesco, Art Zobel, Charles Mulkey, and Nunzio Pollino were the boys who opened the holes for the backs. Richard Gregory, Les Kota, Don Irwin, Leonard Larkin, Skip Picking, and Len Stept saw much action in the three games when the regulars were not playing. The Little Hilltoppers got off to a bad start by being defeated by Ferndale, with a 19-7 score. The Indiana game put a brighter outlook on the situation. The Red and Gray scored a touch- down against Indiana. The touchdown was made by a spectacular 60 yard off-tackle play by Thomas in the first quarter. The Junior High held Indiana scoreless for the rest of the game. The next game was an evenly-matched contest with Franklin. The excitement came in the first quarter when Gregory made a touchdown from the ten yard line after a seventy-five yard drive made by the Little Hilltoppers. There was no further score until the last quarter when Franklin made a touchdown. The game ended in a tie. The record made by the team this year was one victory, one loss, and one tie. This year the squad displayed much spirit and promise of being future varsity stars. KNEELING — Left lo Right —Bob Smcal. Don Gallagher. Ron Morgan. Len Marshall. Sian Pollock. STANDING—Ed Danyluk. Gary Boring. Boh Sharkey. Bill Kestle. Tom |ohns. Coach F.ngh. VARSITY BASKETBALL Mr. Engh once again moved his coaching ability by turning out a fine ball club as the high-flying hilltoppers of Westmont-Upper Yoder added another successful season to the basket- ball tradition with an impressive 16-5 record. The starting five usually consisted of six foot, five inch Bob Sharkey, six foot, two inch Gary Boring, five foot, eleven inch Ed Danyluk, six foot Tom Johns, and six foot, one inch Bill Kestle. Six foot Len Marshall frequently started. Bob Smeal, Ron Morgan, Don Gallagher, and Stan Pollock were dependable subs. The red and gray giants began the season with an impressive victory over Somerset and later in the year again trounced the district five kingpins. Marshall led the second contest with 17 markers. The hillers opened the high school basketball season in the War Memorial with a vic- tory over Conemaugh. Danyluk's 25 and Sharkey's 21 paved the way to victory. The follow- ing day Allegany edged Westy, but were whipped in the return match on March 2. (Continued on Page 64) MANAGF.RS —Left to Right —Don Eckel. Tom Sisk. Clinton Betr. Densel Guillarmod. |im Blimmel. Gary Boring — G —No. 40 — 6'2 — Guard — Accurate one hand shot from back court and side—usually came through when bucket was needed—excellent foul shot—cap- tain several games—good defen- sive man—always gave best. Bill Kestle—“Willie —No. 37—6' 1 — Guard—dead set shot from mid- court—good ball handler and pass- er — excellent rebound man — al- ways set up fast break — played with injured ankle most of season. Bob Smeal— Shank —No. 31—5'9 — Played any place a good sub was needed—good shot—drove hard— careful passer—his fast, agile ball- hawking made him a menace to any opponent—never had much oppor- tunity to show real ability. Ed Danyluk— Dandy —No. 33—5' 10 —Smallest man on starting five— dead shot from forward slot or on fast break—hustler of the squad— fast and shifty on offense and de- fense—always kept up team spirit— captain several games. SITTING—Left to Right —Art Reese. Eugene Stevons. Leroy Williams. Bill Marlev. George Cush Boh Hahn. Ted Ewald KNEELING —Don Facciani. Bob Robson. Dick Mihelic. Rav Peterson. |im Connors. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL (Continued from Page 61) Danyluk, Sharkey, and Boring racked up 20, 17, and 18 points respectively. A collegiate studded alumni fell victim to the home quintet. Windber fell twice to the scarlet warriors. Cone- maugh Twp. twice showed they were no match for the Engh sharp shooters. Bob Sharkey scored 21 in both games, while Ed Danyluk scored 25 and 19. Indiana fell victim to Westmont at home and then traveled to Westmont to absorb another defeat. Danyluk, Sharkey, Johns, and Boring scored 19, 18, 16. and 15 respectively in the second contest. The War Memorial was the scene of a loss for Ebensburg. Sharkey and Johns led the scoring with 23 and 14. An extra period was needed to edge the Red Devils at Ebensburg. The Hilltoppers overcame a five point lead in the last 50 seconds of the game. Danyluk, in the last seconds, tied the game with a foul, and Shar- key won the thriller in the overtime with a timely bucket. Two slow movipg games with Johns- town spelled defeat to Westmont and dampened hopes to a Tri-County crown. W. U. Y. stung Ferndale with twin defeats at the War Memorial. The Enghmen split victories with Altoona, and were walloped by a strong Catholic five in an exhibition game. The Jayvees followed in the footsteps of their big brothers with 14 wins and 3 losses. They lost only to Johnstown and Ebensburg in the regular season. The boys lost a thriller to Catholic High in an extra period at the War Memorial. Ray Peterson, Ted Ewald, Gene Stevons, Bill Marley, and Jim Connors usually started the contests. Cush, Facci- ani, Reese, Kahl, Hahn, and Robson were the able substitutes who saw plenty of action. FIRST ROW —Left to Riaht —Bob Mihelic. Jim Hemphill. Dick Vickroy. Tony Salem. Sam Kaminsky. Standing —Coach Askey. SECOND ROW —Rudy Goettlicher. Don Irwin. Art Zohel. Nino Incardona. Harold Fuge. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL This year Coach Bill Askey again trained a winning ball club by copping the Greater Johnstown Junior High School Basketball League title for the third consecutive year and fourth time since the league was started six years ago. This season's title gives the boys the first leg on a new trophy which must be won three times to be retained. Last year's team was the third time winner of the title and as a result they hold the first trophy to be offered in this league. Westmont started the season by taking a 29-23 count over Franklin on January 2. Quickly gaining favor the hoopsters easily denied Conemaugh a win, 41-14, followed by their first defeat at the hands of Richland. This game was forfeited, leaving the little Hilltoppers still unde- feated. Then Westmont played Armagh for the first time and handed them a 33-19 defeat at Armagh. Then Westy slammed Conemaugh 37-19, and the next week they lost to Garfield and Joe Johns in two non-league games. Another victory was piled on Westmont's record when they defeated Franklin, but their hopes were crushed by two defeats at the hands of Cochran and Garfield. Finally they were off on a winning streak: one, two three in a row. Southmont, Richland, and Armagh went down in crushing defeats by the little Red and Gray. This winning streak was halted by Cochran and Ferndale. Coach Askey's dribblers reached the heights by defeating a city school, Joe Johns, by a 37-25 count. Then Westy put Southmont to shame with a 25-10 score to bring the race for the league title into the home stretch. The final game between Westmont and Ferndale was the deciding game. Up until the last quarter Westmont had easy sailing. Then Ferndale had a scoring barrage, but it fell short with a final score of 29-22, giving Westmont the title. The starting five consisted of forwards Tony Salem and Nine Incardona; center six foot one Art Zobel; and guards Rudy Goettlicher and Harold Fuge. Dick Vickroy, Herk” Dailey, Bob Mihelic, Jim Hemphill, and Ron Marley rounded out the fine team. Art Zobel took the team's high scoring honors with Harold Fuge second. LI i FIRST ROW—Left to Right —Gerry Hornick. Jim Connors. Bob Havyer. Bill Marley, Tom Holtzman. Sam DiFrancesco. Ted Ewald. Chuck Mapoles. SECOND ROW —Don Gallagher. Melvin Kleinstuh, Frank Carney. Art Reese. Dick Slagle. Ron Morgan. Bill Stinson. Dick Hoffman. Howie Schwarts. Bob Smeal. Len Marshall. Coach Askey. BASEBALL When spring rolled around last year, the Scarlet and Gray baseball team took the field in the Tri-County League. The starting nine usually consisted of Melvin (Klink) Kleinstub, Dick Hoffman and Howie Schwartz in the outfield, while the infield consisted of Art Reese, Sam Di- Francesco, George Gregory, and Bill Stinson. Ted Ewald and Frank Carney alternated with the mitt and mask. The mound staff consisted of two right handers—Dick Slagle and Ron Morgan— and a southpaw, Tom Holtzman. Westmont opened the season with a 11-0 loss to a strong Ferndale nine. Westy lost its second game in a heart-breaker to Johnstown, 2-1. The third encounter went to Indiana, 12-4. Still in the losing rut, Westy dropped the next game to Southmont, 3-2, and the following again to Indiana, 13-8. Westmont lost its second encounter to Johnstown, 6-10. In Westy's last encount- er with Ferndale, after a hard fought battle, the final score read 3-3. Although the boys of Coach Bill Askey could not take a win in the league, they all tried their best. Others also playing were Bob Havyer, Jim Connors, Charles Mapoles, Bill Marley, Don Gal- lagher, Len Marshall, and Bob Smeal. SITTING-George Spence. FIRST ROW — Left to Right — Bob Havyer. Paul Hammett. Tom Livingston. Carl Foust. Dick Gibbons. Joe Bolha. Ralph Young. Peter Ogle. Ted Bachik. Tom Cush. SECOND ROW —Ronald Langer. Dave Diamond. Steve Carnev. Bob Hubbard. Jim Kahl. Leroy Williams. Dave Suppes. Dave |ones. Dick Hoffman. Jim Berkebile. Ron Howard. TRACK Although baseball has rapidly increased in popularity in W. U. Y. and track seems almost a by-gone sport, the interest of the boys still turns to the cinder paths and sawdust pits when April rolls around each year. As in previous seasons. Coach Mannion spent several weeks in 1950 working to get the boys into condition. When the first Tri-County Meet took place, West- mont made a poor showing, but after another week of hard practice the boys once more tried to win some of the coveted points. This attempt proved more successful as Jim Kahl, a long- legged distance runner, came in third in the 440 yard run. Despite the boost of morale after the meet, the Mannion men once again were shut out in the Cambria County meet. A similar defeat was handed to them at the District Six meet a week later. The year 1950 once again shows the severe lag of interest in track that has cropped up in previous years. Despite this. Coach Mannion is very optimistic about the track possibilities and hopes to break the jinx which has hung over W. U. Y. trackmen in recent years. L°i CHEERLEADERS The cheerleading squad of 1950 and 1951 was on hand at all football and basketball games. They cheered through victories and defeats, in good and bad weather. In the annual cheerleading contest at Johnstown High School, Westmont won second place. The new cheer that won this honor was Boom Chicka Boom. This year the girls were advised by Miss Caroff and Raysa Oker. Carolyn Hammett, Anne Ruff, and Becky Zahm served as substitutes. The cheerleaders sponsored a successful dance after the Ferndale game. The pro- ceeds from this affair enabled them to purchase red and gray jackets. They also helped to assemble an organized cheering section that was sponsored by the Student Council. The group was identified by red hats and megaphones. Boom Chicka Boom, Rip Rip Roar, To the Left, “Hilltoppers, and “F-I-GHT were the new cheers that were added to their repertoire. The girls marched with the band at football games and cheered with them when they played We Want a Touchdown and On for Westmont. They added to the band's ap- pearance in the Halloween, Christmas, and Memorial Day parades. Future squads will have to work hard to equal the enthusiasm of these girls. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—Grace Hahn. Barbara Hahn. Pat Spidle. Sue Williamson. Isabel! Glat:. Mary Joan Lear. Nancy Incardona. (Picture Courtesy of Johnstown Democrat.) SCORES FOOTBALL V . U. Y. Opposition 0 Cresson 19 0 Hollidaysburg 20 0 Huntington 27 13 Bedford 28 6 Conemaugh Twp. 39 0 Ebensburg 40 0 Indiana 34 12 Somerset 35 6 Ferndale 33 BASKETBALL 66 Somerset 33 53 Conemaugh 42 45 Allegany 49 57 Alumni 44 52 Windber 37 68 Conemaugh Twp. 42 46 Indiana 38 46 Ebensburg 36 31 Johnstown 38 60 Ferndale 57 73 Conemaugh Twp. 50 60 Ebensburg 58 44 Altoona 55 56 Windber 46 32 Johnstown 37 74 Indiana 50 47 Altoona 36 60 Ferndale 39 39 Catholic High 70 55 Somerset 44 Allegany 56 Windber 43 BASEBALL 0 Ferndale 11 1 Johnstown 2 4 Indiana 12 2 Southmont 3 8 Indiana 13 0 Johnstown 0 2 Ferndale 2 New arrivals! Alma Mater Line 'em up All cleaned up! Business is good Exodus Eating the profits Ho. ho. that's rich! Order, please! Battle scars Big crowd Where ya' goin‘. boys? Now. Dec! next game SCHEDULED Test coming up! New addition Busy typists Good old W. U. Y. Uh-uh-loafing? Sharp! Discouraged How's the candy business.7 Future might! Spring fever Our helper See it? Plotting! 73 9+t MesnosUum The members of the senior class of 1951 wish to honor George Sebest, a classmate, whose name appeared among those listed as missing in action in Korea. George entered the service in December, 1949. He was a happy, reserved boy, who was always smiling, and was well-liked by everyone. We knew him as a carefree boy Laughing always—friend to all. Duty called; he left our side. Although we may be miles apart Thoughts of him dwell in our hearts. —E. D. PHOENICIAN STAKE Editor—Mary Lou Cush Business Managers—William Mallinson and Gary Boring Associate Editor—Dolores Williams Photography Editor—Nancy Incardona Art Editor—Ruth Peel Editorial Board— Janet Claycomb Carolyn Hammett David Suppes Mary Ann Bailey David Mary Joan Lear Edward Danyluk Barbara Stutzman Maxine Horoff Jones Editorial Staff— Shirley Day Betty Williams ISABELL GLATZ Joan Frable Thelma Blough Catherine Byers Darlene Slagle Tela Cohn Joanne Trautman Bill Kestle Wilbur Hofecker Pat McFeaters Charles Green Pat Spidle Janice Pursel Pat Ober Marilyn Von Lunen Bernard Kleinstub Raysa Oker Janet Parry Betty Steinbring John Patrick Ronald Kelly Ronald Langer Mary Lou Rogers ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Phoenician Staff wishes to express its appreciation for the assist- ance and co-operation of the following persons: Mr. Leslie M. Weigel, of the Weigel Barber, Inc., Printers, Johnstown. Mr. Joseph E. Cover, of the Cover Studio, Johnstown. 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