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

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Rosemarie Amershek Rosie” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Yodler 3; Y-Teens 3, 4. Gym Club 3, 4. Phoenician 4, Intramurals 1, 2. 3, 4. Always doing someone a favor; neatness prevails in her dress; did a marvelous job as head of properties for the Senior Play; superior typist. Sandra Arlene Barnes Bones” Gym Club 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Yodler 3; Phoenician 4. German Club 3, 4; In'.ra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4. Arlene is true blue; pos- sesses the most beautiful hands in the class; skilled with a bow and arrow; al- ways dependable in typing and writing last minute. Yodler articles. Barbara Craig Benshoff Bobbie” Y-Teens 3, 4; Girls' W Club 3. 4—Vice Pres. 4; Gym Club 2, 3, 4. Yodler 3; Pho- enician 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Plans to enter secretarial field; excellent cook and seamstress; loyal to a Navy man; enjoys playing bas- ketball. f. James Quinn Blimmel Wilbs” Baseball Manager 1; Basket- ball Manager 2, 3, 4. Foot- ball Manager 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2. 3, 4—Treas. 3. Pres. 4; German Club 3, 4—Pres. 4; Boys' W Club 3. 4; Yodler 3; Student Council 4; Chor- us 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Noted for his soda-jerk- ing; carries the methiolate for the football injuries; ex- tremely slow dancer. Nancy Jane Boring Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Y-Teens 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4— Sec. 4; Cheerleader 4; Yod- ler 3. Collects clothes and more clothes; has an aversion for all types of mathematics; no speedometer registers high enough for her driving. Theodore Edward Bachik Bach” Boys' W Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Chorus 4. Senior Play 4. Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4. Rip roarin' cow poke; broke his shoulder pushing opponents around on the gridiron; became Dr. Kahl's pet peeve; never shies from the ladies. Ruth Ann Baum “Cookie Transferred from Johnstown High School 3; Y-Teens 3. 4; French Club 3. 4, Chorus 3, 4, Yodler 3; Phoenician 4. Known for her soft, red hair; hair stylist of the class; fond of New York, stage, and styles. Dwaine Alfred Berkebile Berk Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' W Club 3. 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Yodler 3; Senior Play 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. A sports enthusiast; en- joys hunting and fishing; dislikes strict teachers; al- ways content in banking and law class. Sharon Ann Bloom Broom” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4—Treas. 4; Biol- ogy Club 3, 4—Sec.-Treas. 4, Student Council 3, 4; Yod- ler 3; Phoenician 4; Photo Club 4; Senior Play 4. A prankster (but definite- ly); writes cleverly; works with a smile; makes the keyboard talk. Constance Ann Bosley “Connie Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Gym Club 3, 4; French Club 3; Yodler 3; Phoeni- cian 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Plans to be another Flor- ence Nightingale; skillful with a pair of knitting needles; graceful swimmer; never missed a day of school.

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OFFICERS — left 10 right —Janice Raymond. Treasurer: Shirley Robb. Secretary: Gordon Pogal. President: Arthur Reese. Vice President. for chorus and held our harmony together, a fact for which we are indeed grateful. Our staunch supporters of the All-County Band and Orchestra were Sharon Bloom, Judith Holl and Claryne Bowman. To borrow a phrase from the mailmen, Neither rain nor sleet nor snow kept them from rehearsals. Let us not forget Robert Hubbard who played an excel- lent trumpet in our own band and James Quest, that up and coming Harry James. In time perhaps, Mr. Quest's orchestra may prove a real threat to the one of Mr. James. Our senior class was not the only group blessed with good leaders. Various other or- ganizations were headed by our outstanding seniors. The Student Council, probably the most influential student organization in the entire school, was led by Michael Walzer. Many school problems were brought to happy endings by sensible discussions rather than by heated arguments or fights. Our language clubs were headed by Herr James Blimmel, Mademoiselle Anne Ruff, and Senor Pat Glea- son. The Y-Teens and Hi-Y guided by Janice Raymond and James Blimmel, did many hu- manitarian deeds throughout the year. The Girls' Gym Club was presided over by Gretch- en Erdmann and the Biology Club by James Gray. Many of the pictures which dot this Phoenician were taken by avid Photo Club members headed by James Quest. For some time a group of miniature Ein- steins have been attending classes at West- mont. These people have practically been a permanent fixture on the Honor Roll list issued from the office. They include Michael Wal- zer, Jack Lawson, Steve Carney, Joanne Sa- lem, James Quest, James Gray, Claryne Bow- man, Sharon Bloom, Dick Yernaux, Shirley Robb, and Judith Holl. It is easy to see who will be in the future brain trusts of the United States. Our cheerleaders, those vibrant, vivacious, followers of our basketball and football teams, were headed by Grace Hahn. Senior girls on the squad included Nancy Boring, Sue Wil- liamson, and Joy Hartland with Gretchen Erd- mann as substitute. The girls with the mega- phones came in third in the Cheerleading Tournament at Conemaugh Township with their original cheer, We're from Westmont. Yes, we really have something about which to cheer when we speak of our peppy cheer- leaders from Westmont High School. We've got a t-e-a-m That's on the b-e-a-m............ Whether it was a football or basketball game, West- mont students could be sure that their team was fighting for all they were worth. The senior members of the football squad were Steve Carney, Arthur Reese, Gene Brown, Ted Ewald, Ted Bachik, Bob Hahn, Dwaine Ber.ke- bile, Tom Johns, Paul Hammett, Dan Blaschak, Pete Ogle, and Bob Smeal. Our basketball team, the pride of Tri-county, has done a mag- nificent job this year by winning every league game they played. Bob Sharkey, Tom Johns, Ted Ewald, Ray Peterson, Gene Stevons, and Dean Joy deserve bright, red feathers in their caps for leading Westmont in defeating most of their opposing teams.

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Claryne Walker Bowman Reef Chorus 1. Accompanist 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3. 4; Biolo- gy Club 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4. Y-Teens 3, 4; Yodler 3, Phoenician 4; Intramurals 1, 2. 3. Piano playing marvel; lew musical instruments she has not conquered; consci- entious in her studies; will make a great teacher. Stephen Philip Carney Zete Class Pres. 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4— Pres. 3; Biology Club 3, 4 —Pres. 3; Boys' W Club 2, 3, 4—Sec.-Treas. 4; German Club 3, 4—Vice Pres. 4; Stu- den! Council 1, 3, 4; Foot- ball 1. 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1; Tra.k 1. 2, 3; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4. Senior Play 4, Key Club 4; Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4. Hot Rod Happy has a mathematical mind; top- notch lineman; plans to en- ter medical school. Marlene M. Daisley Daisy Gym Club 2. 3, 4; Girls' W Club 3. 4. Y-Teens 3. 4; Yodler 3; Chorus 4; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4. Athletic; continually hap- py; really could rough up a basketball game. Evelyn June Eisaman Abbie Y-Teens 3, 4, Gym Club 4, Yodler 3; Chorus 4; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4. You should see her square dance; participated in all types of intramurals; accurate shot on basketball lloor. Theodore John Ewald Ted Class Sec. 1; Chorus 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 1; Yodler 3; Ili-Y 2, 3, 4, German Club 2, 3, 4. Boys' W Club 3. 4; Football Manager 1; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4. Dynamic amount of punch in football; it he isn't smil- ing, he's laughing aloud; the ladies wouldn't call him shy. Gene Otho Brown Brownie Football 1, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Stage Crew 2, Yodler 3; Senior Play 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Quite the Beau Brummel; captures women's hearts constantly; mischievous chuckle; became touchdown hero in his senior year. Leslie Albert Clemenson Zeke Transferred from Joseph Johns 2; Baseball 2; Intra- murals 4. Loves anything with a motor in it; seen over every hill and dale on his motor bike; plays shy, but we're not convinced, Les. Donald Philip Eckel D Key Club 2, 3, 4—Vice Pres. 3; Student Council 1, 2, 4; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4. Baseball Manager 2, 3; Stage Crew 1, 2, 3, 4; Biolo- gy Club 3; German Club 3, 4; Boys' W Club 3. 4; Yod- ler 3; Senior Play 4. Phoeni- cian Editor 4, Intramurals 1. 2. 3, 4. Shouldered most oi the re- sponsibility tor this book; raises parrakeets; always has plenty ot girls on the string; plans to be an engi- neer. Gretchen Craig Erdmann Itch Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 4—Treas. 2; Bi- ology Club 3, 4—Vice Pres. 4, German Club 3, 4; Gym Club 3, 4—Co-chairman 3— Pres. 4. Y-Teens 3. 4; Girls' W Club 4; Yodler 3; Phoeni- cian 4; Intramurals 1,2, 3, 4. Prospective florist; her marimba solos were an as- sembly attraction; small, but has a tremendous amount of vitality. Patrick Gleason Pat Vice Pres, of Class. 1; Key Club 2. 3, 4. Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4—Pres. 4; Biology Club 3, 4; Yodler 3; Phoenician 4; Chorus 4; Stu- dent Council 4, Senior Play 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Pat never stops waving Hi. Hi, Hi to his com- rades; the main ingredient of P. O. D. class; could match wits with Ogden Nash; almost torgot—those bow ties!