Allegheny High School - Wah Hoo Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Hall oi Fame RICHARD MANDERA CHOSEN president of his class, Dick has filled the office well. His captivat- ing smile and cheerful spirit won him friends from the meekest Freshie to the most sophisticated Senior. As Band Leader he made a fine appeara-nice at football games. He is a star basketball player and has helped Allegheny win many games. And as for acting ability, his portrayal of father in Mr. Wakefield? Saturday Night, given in one of the Lit programs, won him dis- tinction. He is sometimes known to his friends as Joe E. Brown, or Bing Crosby. Both names are well adapted. The first because of his smile, and the second, his voice. It is always a pleasure to hear him sing. He is a willing helper and an earnest student. He is also a member of the orchestra. Dick will be graduated with honor. MARIE SCOTT UNE of the most popular young ladies in our class is Marie, and a busy one, too. Schooll Notes Editor on. the Wah Hoo staff and Archivest of Boosters Club are not e-asy assignments, but Marie has managed to fill both positions satisfactorily and that of Secretary of the l2A Class as well, and in between times she -acts a.s right-hand-man to Miss Scott. She ranks high in all of her subjects. The l2A class gives a vote of thanks to Marie for her grand coopera- tion during her three years at Allegheny, we know our ticket sale for the Senior Play was greatly aided by her efforts. May she be just as successful in future years. - i J OHN HARTMAN AS A Sophomore John became an active member in the Hi-Y Club, This 'modest blushing lad is always ready to hellp someone in trouble. He is greatly loved by the underclassmen. He works without thought of reward. He is at .present a valuable member of the Boys College Club and Leaders Club. He helped manage the Volleyball tournament, assisted the management of the intra-mural basketb-all tournament, and was active as business and cir- cirlation manager of the Wah Hoo. He also conducts a Junior gym class at the Y. M. C. A. He excels not only in basketball and baseball, but also in tenni-s. John will long be remembered as a true friend ,and real sportsmani, and an able executive of the Student Representative Body. John also had the honor of a place in the Merit Parade on the School Page of the Post-Gazette. 1 MERCEDES GERSTNER I-JATIMER sent Mercedes to us as a sophomore. Since that time she has held a prominent place in our class. She is on the Wah Hoo Staff and has shown her writing ability in the alumni column. Merlcedes also has great dramatic ability. As Grandma in. the p'lay given on Parent-Teachers night and as Martha in the Senior Play, she won a position in the hall of fame. Mercedes is active in sports and is perfectly' at home on the volleyball or basketball floor. Always on Hi-gh or Highest Honor, she is one of the best students in our class.

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OFFICERS OF 12A CLASS President - - Richard Mandera Vice President - - John Hartman Secretary - - Marie Scott Treasurer - Ella Deer

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VIOIJET STEIQN SMALL, blue eyed, dark haired and attractive, Violet preside-d with dignity -at the staff meetings of the Wah Hoo. Well known is Violet, another graduate of Schiller who has made good at Allegheny. Her exceptional acting ability won for her the coveted role of Nora in the Senior Play. Her journali-s- tic ability won, her the office, Editor of the Wah Hoo. She is a good student, her name is on the Honor Roll. Above all, Violet is dependable--a quality admired above all others. Her art is such that recently she won honorable mention in a contest sponsored by the Post-Gazette. Her typing renders her indispensable to the business department. Viollet is a graceful dancerg she spends her leisure time, which, of course, is very little, -developing her favorite hobby-dancing. Cheerful, friendly, helpful, loyal are characteristics that have won Violet many friends. PAUL KORNEKE AMATEUR Radio immediately brings to mind the young genius, Paul Korneke. Paul's latest work is his Molecular 'llheory of Color, which marks him a budding scientist. His talks on amateur radio operating and his stories of Germany have given us many pleasant moments. Although very serious and business-like while at Work, Paul has his humorous side. You have seen his columns of humor in the Wah Hoo. He has served in student council, and on service squad, and has been president of Radio club for two semesters. He has also been an excellent violinist in the orchestra. Paulis days are busy and he doesn't know what spare time is, but he has always kept a high scholastic record. He ranks High Honor. ' MAE CREDE MAE. is versatile. Her scholastic achievement placed her. in the upper part ' of her class as an honor student. She is an ardent sportswomvan. She enjoys p1l'aying.a good game of b-asketball or tennis. Snhe was an enthusiastic rooter at the football and basketball games, a member of the service squad and for two semesters Exchange Editor of the Wah Hoo, positions which she filled admirably. As a dra-matist she is on a par with the best As Elmine Ludifne Smith in the Senior Play, and Macbeth in the Oral English class, she displayed real talent. Her friendshlips are sincere and lasting. With such a spllendid foundation Mae will succeed in her college 'career and future work. MELVIN RICHMAN MEL is a typical leader and regu-lar fellow. He is the popular pfresiident of 213, a member of the Service Squad, a valuablle .asset to the Wah Hoo Staff, and stands securely in his scholastic rating. Who sball ever forget Benny in the senior play? As the boastful, confident salesman, he was hilariously funny. Mel is jolly, and always has a clever comeback in his original joking. Few there are who can surpass Mel in his dancing. His graceful, original steps are admired by the girls and envied by the boys. We are deeprly indebted to this senior for the good work he has done for Allegheny. His talent also leads into other fields, he is an accomplished musician, playing the violin in the A. H. S. orchestra.