Millvale High School - Millvalean Yearbook (Millvale, PA)

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BERGMAN, LOIS Bug Commercial Course, Rifle Club, Baton Club, Crafts Club, Millvalean Staff, Camera Club. Gondlnaturcd Lois' thoroughness and alertness are roven facts in bookkeeping class. She attends football and basket- ball games with that same thoroughness, never missing one. Lois knits and collects autographs of famous people for diversion, but her real interest, we are told, lies in Ohio, where Mickey resides. BERNEBERG, MILDRED Millie Commercial Course, Tap Class, Senior Play, Minstrel, Girls' Chorus, Girls' Ath- letic Club, Millvalean Staff, Assembly Programs. Right now Milly is trying to become a cook, and a very pleasing one she makes with her red curls and jolly attitudc. Milly has made many of her friends happy this fall by presenting them with mittens she had knitted. Not only has she shown us how well she can sew, but also how well she can act. BERTRAM, DOROTHY Dottie Honor Graduate, Commercial Course, Rifle Club, Band, Orchestra, Crafts Club, Chief- tain Staif, Class Basketball, Millvalean Staff, South Westem P.S.M.A. Band 1940. Dot , who never lacks partners. is probably happiest when jitterbugging to the music of Glen Miller or dancing a smooth waltz to thc melodic strains of Wayne King. Dot is an ardent follower of all school activities as well as an added attraction to the school band, for she has won the honor of being the first to play the school's bell-lyrc. BIERY, JACK Butch Academnic Course, Band, Orchestra, Presi- dent of Senior Class, Vice President of Hi-Y, President of Rifle Club, Chieftain Staff, Vice President of Junior Class, Senior Play Prompter, Millvalean Staif. Jack, our Senior president, is the idol of the weaker sex. The best-dressed Senior, he is an industrious student, well mannered and pleasant, and has been described as the ideal American boy. Jack finds most delight in music and photography, being especially fond of Glen Miller's recordings. BOETTCHER, RALPH Honor Graduate, Commercial Course, Senior Play, Forum Club 1938, Millvalean Staff, Chieftain Staff. Although he appears serious to outsiders, Ralplfs class- mates now that he is the possessor of a keen sense of humor. This he has proven many times with his clever English themes and witty remarks in Economics. A flair for acting was also prominently displayed by Ralph with las unforgettable portrayal of Father in the Senior ay. BRAUN, ROBERT Wimp General Course, Class Mushball. If you hear the latest joke being related and glance around, nine times out of ten you will find the narrator to be Bob. Wit and humor are the two predominating traits in his m.a.kc'up. To many people Bob may appear quiet, shy, and unassuming, but his classmates know him as he really is-a carefree, amusing, likeable chap. NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY Page Eleven

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THE MILLVALEAN Page Ten ALDINGER, WALTER Walt General Course, Class Basketball. Amiable, cooperative, easy-going-all three blend together in forming Walt Aldinger. Not the least important of his assets is Wzlt's unusual laugh. Practically everyone has heard those jolly hearty peals of laughter at one time or another. Although he doesn't take his school-work too seriously Walt has won the friendship of many of his teachers and fellow students. AUTH, KATHRYN Kathy Honor Graduate, Commercial Course Girls' Chorus, Rifle Club, Crafts Club, Baton Club, Girls' Athletic Club, Senior Play, Minstrel Show, Tap Class, Millvalean Staff, Chieftain Staff, Class Basketball. ! There's never a dull moment when Kathy's around, for she is a carefree lovable girl who can always think of something witty. She can readily boast being the best read Senior. Since she expresses frankly her opinions and feelings on all subjects, she has become an advisor to many of her classmates. BAUER, ALVIN A Honor Graduate, Commercial Course, Sec- retary of Freshman Class, Vice President of Sophomore Class, Chieftain Staff, Candy Seller, Rifle Club, Girls' Chorus, Senior Play, Millvalean Staff. This petite miss is gifted with natural curly hair and a dazzling smile. She is small in stature and sweet in disposition. Her natural bri htness is valuable to any girl. Alvina is lovable and liked by all. proving the fact that good things do come in small packages. BEARL, MARGARET Margie General Course, Vice President of Crafts Club, Girls' Athletic Club, Millvalean Salesman. Not a sweeter or jollier person can be found in our class than Margie , Her determination in her art work will probably lead her to a successful career. Although she only came into our midst in her Junior year, she can claim many of her classmates as admiring friends. BENDER, EDWARD Speed General Course, Class Basketball, Class Mushball, Football, Hi-Y, Millvalean Sales- man, Stage Manager for Senior Play, Chieftain Staff, Wrestling. Variety is the spice of life must be Speed's motto for he seems to have a new girl friend for every month of the year. From latest reports, it appears that Bd's present heart-throb comes from Shaler. However, Speed gets along equally well with the fellows and he can usually be found pulling a gag on one of his friends. BENDER, IRENE Renee Commercial Course, Secretary of Crafts Club, Millvalean Staff. Irene lends her enthusiastic support to indoor as well as outdoor activities, and her independent spirit makes her stand out in any group. The character traits of politeness and neatness make her a perfect lady while the age old habit of blushing adds to her charm.

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THE MILLVALEAN l Page Twelve CANONICO, JOSEPH joe General Course, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Club, Orchestra, Class Basketball, Class Mushball, Boxing. Joe Canonico, Canoe to his pals, has always been full of fun and laughter. Even though joe is inclined to bc carefree, he has proven his worth on the basketball court with his agile footfwork and those long shots so well' known io the spectators. Joe's jolly manner has been the chief reason for his popularity with all his classmates, hoth guys and gals. COLVILLE, MARGARET Margie Honor Graduate, Commercial Course, Tap Class, Assembly Program, Girls' Chorus, Chieftain Staff, Millvalean Staif, Library Assistant, Minstrel, Rifle Club, Crafts Club. Take laughing blue eyes, pretty red hair and a small freckled nose, and you have Margie . Her sweetness and pleasing personality combine to make her popular among her fellow classmates. Despite her many outside interests, Marie has maintained a hi h scholastic record and will always be remembered Ear her old' fashioned, but everfcharming, blushes when she recited in front of the room. DERRINGER, ROBERT Borp General Course, Class Basketball, Mush- ball, Boxing, Varsity Club, Hi-Y, Varsity Football, Millvalean Staff. Genial, happy'go'lucky 'Borp has been seen with so many different girls that it is impossible to point out his real heart-throb. Bob was a star guard on the football team for two seasons, noted for his speed and highfgrade defensive work. Although he is quite talkative. Burp is never boisterous or impolite, but instead, he is a good- natured boy with a cheery outlook on life. DILLMAN, BETTY ANN Dil General Course, Baton Club, Girls' Chorus, Rifle Club, Millvalean Staff, Dramatic Club, Senior Play, Chieftain Staff. As a dark, vivacious brunette, Dil ranks high in the opinions of her classmates. She participates in all the school activities and we are happy to say that she added a bit of color to our band as a majorette. She and her friend Zi are inseparable companions. DITMORE, RUTH Ruthie Commercial Course, Riile Club, Girls' Chorus, Minstrel, Millvalean Salesman. A talkative and jolly senior is Ruth. A neatly dressed Hgure and blond hair make hcr the ideal school girl. She is friendly to all and is willing and able to giggle at all times. She is a member of the trio of Alvina, Cel, and Ruth. DON ALDSON , JAMES jimmy Commercial Course, Millvalean Staff, Chief- tain Staif, President of Sophomore Class, Rifle Club, Hi-Y, Color Bearer, Crafts Club,, Senior Play, Artist for Nlinstrel Scenery. jimmy is a striking example of modern sophistication. He is a handsome, cleanfcut fellow, and always makes a dignified appearance. Known to wear clothes well, he is a smooth dancer-and a ladies' man. Jim has artistic aspirations, and we're expecting another Da Vinci to rise from our midst.