Beaver High School - Shingas Yearbook (Beaver, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1946 volume:

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PA Adviser QUQA to ou lccliecl +L qwlencl Dedication The publication of any yearbook carries with it many pleasant obligations. One of the most pleasant, yet at times one of the most difficult duties, is the selection of the person to whom the book should be dedi- cated. Usually a class casts about in search for someone who, in the past, has in special ways contributed to its welfare. When this question arose this year, there was little doubt in our minds as to the person befitting the honor. That person is Miss Elizabeth McKinley. Miss McKinley was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania, but shortly thereafter moved to Butler where she received her early educa- tion. Upon graduation from Butler High School she matriculated at Drexel Tech Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, major- ing in the field of Home Economics. Return- ing to Butler, upon completion of her college course, she entered the duties of her chosen profession. After several years in Butler she transferred to Rochester and in l924 joined the faculty of Beaver High School. While teaching in Beaver she continued college work at Geneva where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree and continuing at the University of Pittsburgh she received her Master of Education Degree. Later she took some additional graduate work at Columbia University, New York City. In Beaver, Miss McKinley has made many friends in the community as well as in the schools. Students of Beaver High School, past and present, have known her as a fine teacher, a gracious person and a true friend to whom they could go for advice in time of need, Such has been the experience of the present class. During our junior year her friendly advice and keen interest in our projects helped make them successful to a marked degree. Her suggestions and encour- agement in our Magazine sales campaign, her efficient management of the business details of our class play left nothing to be desired. For all these reasons and many more we find it difficult to find words to express sincere thanks and appreciation to Miss McKinley for her kindness, but perhaps in this small way we can show Miss McKinley that she is an unforgettable person and we are quite proud to dedicate this, the I946 edition of the SHINGAS, to her. l tlll lllll llllllllwli N ll X W X XX Q ll ll ll ' ' L I , , AIMS OF EDUCATION Education is as old as civilization itself. Long before the evolution of the school as we know it today, parents taught their children in ways of life and getting a living. The history of education is long and varied. The Orientals' aim was to preserve their civilization. The Greeks believed in a well rounded education of body, mind and spirit. Education of the middle ages was classical, practical and Christian. The transition from medi- eval to modern times was characterized by a shift of emphasis from religious to secular, from theology to science. Education is now regarded as a civic necessity, thus we find that states and nations have developed systems of free public education. Each individual local school system is under the supervision of a Board of School Directors, whose functions include the general jurisdiction over the schools, establishment of a program of activities, supervision of the finances, purchasing supplies and the program of studies. To our local Board of School Directors we extend our thanks for providing a well rounded curricula of studies as well as an extensive program of activities which we feel have helped to fit us better for the life ahead. W. Glen Anderson President Virgil E. Bennett Robert O. Davis. Claude Nelson - Vice President Charles Snitger W. Edgar Kaye Edwin S. Rowse, Jr. Board of School Directors ,fl ApPREc During the four years a class is in a high school it has many sponsors. Their objective is to advise, counsel and guide the class in its many projects or activities with two major purposes in mind-to make each activity successful in itself and to build up the treasury in anticipation of the largest and most important project of all-publica- tion of our Shingas. Therefore, at this point, we, the class of l946, pause to express our sincere thanks to Mrs. Niedergal, Mrs. Simmons, Mr. Mowery, Miss McKinley and Mrs. May, the sponsors of our first three years for their wise counsel and sound advice in guiding us successfully through those years. To Mrs. May, again, as one of our Senior sponsors, we respect your guidance in the P-nut brittle sales campaign and the IATION selection of our Commencement Announce- ments. To Mrs. Cummins, we acknowledge your efforts in keeping our class stimulated with suggestions, counsel, and ideas in our class activities from the Hallowe'en party through the casting, directing and produc- ing a class play to which we can point with a great deal of pride. To Mr. Paterick, our Shingas Adviser, we recognize your friendly advice, sound judgment and unlimited patience in super- vising our efforts in making our Shingas a success. For all these many encouragements we can scarcely find words to express ade- quately our appreciation and gratitude, but as we say goodbye we want you to know that our thanks are really sincere. -3-. George A. McCormick Superintendent of Schools lakh fda! Sec reta ry Muskingum College, AB. University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. Rather than attempting to parallel my remarks to the theme of the Shingas, I wish to utilize this space to convey my compliments to the present class and to the classes of the last three years for maintaining the annual publication'of our school year book. During these war years it has been extremely difficult to secure materials and to get jobs finished as promised but, in spite of almost unsurmountable obstacles, the Shingas has been published on schedule and with ever increasing attrac- tiveness and efficiency. This achievement represents competent sponsorship, efficient staff organization and co-operation of the Senior Class. My compliments are not merely the routine expres- sion to each succeeding class but I believe these com- pliments represent the sincere feeling of all classes of the school, the faculty, the Board of Education, and the many friends of Beaver High School. Without the Shingas the school year would not be'complete, its publication is a definite service to our school as it gives a summation of the school activities and personnel that cannot be found elsewhere. This is one of the many fine traditions of B. H. S. that a class can afford to maintain. If years of depression and world war could not stop the publication of the Shingas, it certainly has shown itself worthy of our respect and best wishes for continued success. Congratulations, classes past and present, and may nothing ever prevent the annual publication of the Shingasl XZLCCQ 7Pfi3ta2,,,a,,4i T9-. C. S. LINN, Principal Clerk A W Crove City College, B.S. University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. lt has been my happy privilege to be associated with many of the members of the Class of l946 for a number of years, I have observed with interest your progress and develop- ment through these years and now you have reached your highest goal in the senior year in high school. You have achieved success throughout your four years in high school. Your class has many outstanding students, ath- letes and leaders in extra-curricular activities. Under the capable leadership of your class the student council has been revived and has done a splendid piece of work in providing leadership in this fine organization. The climaxing achievement of all classes is the publica- tion of a successful Shingas. You have shown the fine results of cooperative effort by publishing a year book of high stand- ard, Not only do the staff and sponsor deserve credit for their splendid work but the class as a whole for their efforts throughout the four years in making it possible to publish the Shingas. As the school year draws to a close we pause in our hap- piness to give thanks that the great world conflicts have ended. Many of our high school men and women served their country faithfully and we are proud of their achievement. As we gradually return to normalcy we become aware that the most effective means of avoiding a recurrence of such a conflict is through education. As future citizens may you all do your part to strengthen and develop the great educational system of America. AJ Instructors Polytechnic Institute, Italy , Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Instrumental Music, Band, Orchestra and Chorus Geneva College, B. Ed. University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. Senior English, Speech, Director, Senior Class play Senior Class Sponsor Slippery Rock State Teachers College, B. S. in Health and Physical Education General Science Physical Education Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach fymv Z Grove City College, A. B. Latin Latin Club, Student Council Mechanical Drawing Shop Bobcat Club Sponsor 69? L, Instructors Beaver College, A. B. in Language World History, Civics Librarian Geneva College, B. S. in Science Biology . Football Coach S ZLJJW 7'rzJ44,f,..:s, u , Mia im Cbuog-, Geneva College, A. B. Spanish Penna. History and Civics Spanish Club Sponsor Wilson College, A, B. Freshmen English Freshmen Class Sponsor Grove City College, B. S. in Commerce Typing, Shorthand Office Practice Senior Class Sponsor Maw if W7 ..12.. Mn!-.?m4ifJ 7779-:9A,?,.f'f l -. gxx zfvwiiel f Instructors Slippery Rock State Teachers College, B. S. in Health and Physical Education Girls Physical Education Leaders Club, G. A. A. Cheerleaders' Sponsor Geneva College, A. B. University of Pittsburgh, Home Economics Home Economics Club Junior Class Sponsor M, Ed. CL Albright College, A. B. University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry Sophomore Class Sponsor Vmyffwy Slippery Rock Normal School University of Pittsburgh Geneva College Algebra General Mathematics Freshmen Class Sponsor Indiana State Teachers College, B. S. United States History Problems In American Democracy Shingas Adviser ...lg- wbeca, gfQ f 3 .7 I ff Yarra! Z 11 swf' il Instructors Franklin and Marshall College, B. S. University of Pittsburgh, M. Ed. Chemistry, Physics Science Club Sponsor K. A University of Pittsburgh, B. S. Art Supervision Geneva College, A. B. 15' Sophomore English Sophomore Class Sponsor Tri-Hi-Y Sponsor 'fflblw A JJJMMU Grove City College, B. S. in Commercial Education General Business Typing Review Arithmetic Cheerleader Sponsor Pennsylvania College for Women, A. B. Junior English Journalism Director, Junior Class Play Junior Class Sponsor 5. . Q0m,1u.fQM,.a1 Instructors California State Teachers College, B. S. Mechanical Drawing Shop lReturned from U. S. Naval Service January l946l Carnegie Institute of Tech- nology, B. S. Typing, Shorthand Office Practice ..w --1 World History Civics A Senior Class Sponsor lReturned from U. S. Naval Service February, 19467 I 5f,,,,,,,,,,f WMM! University of Pittsburgh, B. S. General Science Grades 8 and 9 lReturned from service in U. S. Navy, March l946l University of Pittsburgh, A. B. 'T ffl fi ffm? J KMQQLMW ,z,zA4.11,,,f Y ,renewi- Qi jf . .. f Leaves Come Tumbling Down 1 ai! H B. H. S. HIGHLIGHTS Q4 I Get a Kick Out of You FULL SQUAD Top row-Larry Loncher, Les Frazer, John Swauger, Ernest Cameron, Harold Henderson, Bill Quay, Bill Cool, Dick Hayes, Stan Baden, Connie Scheetz, John Pauvlinch, Jim Maratta. Third row-Asst. Mgr. Sam Morton, Walt Mclntosh, Don Courtney, Tom Brodigan, Jack Courtney, Gordon Hassell, Ed Moravec, Bud Blair, Dale Rose, Jock Bayes, Steve Skorupan, Fred Pritchard, Pete Cole, Mgr. Second row-Roy Carper, Floyd Standley, John McLaughlin, Jim Clarke, Dean Hawkins, Jim Schwartz, Jack Boag, Jim Buckenheimer, Dick Gridley, Ross Jack, Coach Kane. Front row-Keith St. Clair, Jr. Bankovich, Harry Smith, Bill Cornelius, Frenchy Jefferson, Cecil Willoughby, Tom Kissick, Harold Smith, Bill Todd, Bob Staub, Robert Conlon, Asst. Mgr. -17-- 'Tm Going to be a Football Hero! TRAVELING SQUAD Top row-Donald Courtney, Frenchy Jefferson, Bill Todd, William Cornelius, Lester Frazer, Harold Smith, John Pauvlinch, Thomas Kissick, Fred Pritchard. Second row-Walter Mclntosh, Thomas Brodigan, Jack Courtney, Go Ed Moravec, LaVerne Blair, Dale Rose, Jack Bayes, Steve Skorupan. First row-Roy Carper, Floyd Standley, John McLaughlin, James Clarke, Dean Hawkins, James Schwartz, Jack Boag, James Buckenheimer, Dick Gridley, Ross Jock, Coach Kane, Cecil Willoughby. .-lg... rdon Hassell GOOD START! Beaver opened its l945 football season at Gypsy Glen Field with a 7 to 6 victory over the fighting Leopards from Midland. Although there was no scoring during the first two periods, the Bobcats' fine playing gave much promise for the times to come. The backfield con- sisted of Standley, Clarke, Schwartz, and Bucken- heimer. The line was held firm by Willoughby, Hawk- ings, Gridley, Boag, McLaughlin, Mclntosh and Carper, all of whom turned in fine tackles. During the third quarter, Willoughby caught a partially blocked punt and ran 29 yards to score. StandIey's plunge for the extra point was good. Mid- land also scored during this period by a series of passes, which put them over the Bobcats' goal. Their try for the extra point, however, was not good. There was no further scoring in the game. ln the fourth quarter Frenchy Jefferson replaced Clarke at half-back and gained a large group of admirers by his fine running. lt was in this game that Cecil Willoughby suf- fered the broken collar-bone which kept him out of action the rest of the year. SLIGHTLY WET Playing on a mud-soaked field at Avalon, the Beaver Bobcats scored their second victory in as many starts. The score was I3-0. The ankle-deep mud, although it slowed the Beaver backfield, could not stop it, and neither could the Avalon line. lt was in the second quarter that the Beaver Bobcats scored their first touchdown. Brodigan, taking the ball on a double reverse, ran thirty yards through the mud and water to score. The attempt for the extra point failed. Both teams made futile scoring attempts in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter Brodigan again scored and also made the extra point. This marked the end of the afternoon's scoring. The Bobcats' line consisting of Boag, Hawkins, Gridley, McLaughlin, Jack, Carper, and Mclntosh is to be congratulated for its fine defensive play in holding Avalon scoreless. NUMBER THREE Playing on their home field, the Beaver Bobcats shut out their opponents from Leetsdale by a 20 to 0 score. Again the Beaver line is to be complimented for holding the opposition scoreless. Jim Buckenheimer opened the scoring by catch- ing a partially blocked punt in the second quarter and running 26 yards to score. The attempt for the extra point was unsuccessful. In the same period Jim Clarke made a thrilling run of 54 yards to score. Again the attempt for the extra point was unsuc- cessful. In the third quarter, after being held deep in their own territory, Leetsdale fumbled and recovered behind their own goal line to give another two points to Beaver. One more touchdown, added by Standley, completed the scoring. Here the second-string backs took over and Don Courtney, Bill Cornelius, and Harold Smith all gave fine performances. FINE WEATHER, FOR FISH Playing on a wet, soggy field and in a contin- uous downpour of rain the Beaver Bobcats and the Monaca Indians were unable to produce a single score. The first half was played by the regular starting line of Jack, Hawkins, Gridley, Boag, McLaughlin, Mclntosh and Carper, Standley was again at quarter- back, Buckenheimer at fullback, and Clarke and Schwartz shared the two half-back posts. Brodigan and Jefferson also saw much action in the b::ckfie'd. The rain continued during the half-time inter- mission and necessitated the shortening of the last two quarters to eight minutes each instead of the regular twelve minutes. In spite of the rain however, the last half was very exciting, with both teams having scoring opportunities. Standley's fine kicking did much to keep Beaver out of trouble. RUNNING WILD In an exciting game at Gypsy Glen Field, Beaver staged a fourth period rally, at the expense of Free- dom's Bulldogs, to win 26 to O. The first two quarters were scoreless due to the fine line play of both teams. The third quarter was taken up chiefly by mid-field clashes, with neither team able to make substantial gains. Towards the end of this period however, Tuck Schwartz, captain for the evening, made a fifty-two yard runback of a Freedom punt to the Bulldog eight-yard line. After a change of periods Standley scored from the eight. The attempted extra point was not good and Beaver was out in front by a 6 to 0 score. After a few short plays Freedom again was forced to punt. However, the punt was partially blocked and it landed in the arms of Dick Gridley who scampered over the goal-line for the second score of the game. Hawkins kicked the extra point and Beaver was ahead I3 to O. The third touchdown was made by Schwartz on another runback of more than fifty yards. The attempted conversion failed. The second team went 'in at this point and on their second running play Hal Smith ran 59 yards to score. HasseII's kick for the extra point was good and Beaver won, 26 to 0. -19- TRIP TO MARS The Beaver Bobcats handed Mars their first defeat of the season in an exciting night game which marked the rebirth of the school spirit, for although the game was played at Mars, the Beaver cheering section outcheered the home section by far. During the opening minutes of ploy Mars was trapped in its own end zone and suffered a safety. In the same quarter Standley made a touchdown on a six-yard quarterback sneak. The attempted place- ment was low and Beaver was ahead, 8 to O. Clarke scored next for Beaver after breaking through the strong Mars line. Mars made its lone tally in the second quarter by a series of passes which eventually put them over the goal line. Beaver's final tally came in the third period when Brodigan carried the oval pigskin over from the ten-yard line. Again the attempted placement was low and the game ended with Beaver at the big end of a 20 to 6 score. FIRST LOSS Beaver was awakened from its dream of an undefeated season by the strong New Brighton team in a thrilling Class A contest at Oak Hill Field. The Crimson tide took the ball in the opening minutes of play and drove deep into Beaver terri- tory. A series of first downs took the ball to the one-yard line and Saunders carried it over from there. One other Brighton touchdown was registered in this half. Beaver's lone touchdown came in the third quarter after Boag recovered a fumble and Standley completed a long pass to Jack. The score was made by Brodigan from the six-yard line. The strong Brighton line blocked the attempted placement. Both teams played good defensive ball in the third quarter and not a score was made. In the fourth quarter Kross scored twice for Brighton, once from the six-yard line and once on a fifty-yard run. The latter was made in the closing minutes of the game and Beaver came out on the small end of a 24 to 6 score. VICTORY NUMBER SIX The Bobcats racked up their sixth victory in eight starts by scoring in the second, third, and fourth quarter to defeat Hopewell, I9 to 6. The first quarter gave promise of an exciting game by the strong defensive play of both teams. In the second quarter, after a series of first downs, Standley carried the ball over from the one- yard line. The Hopewell line held firm on the try for the extra point, however, and the score stood at 6 to 0 at the end of the half. During the third quarter Standley again scored and his two-yard run was followed by a successful placement by Buckenheimer. The fourth quarter showed Brodigan going over from the ten-yard stripe to finish Beaver's scoring. Hopewell scored when Turner ran around end from the Bobcats' thirty. On the try for the extra point the pass receiver was tackled just short of the goal line as the final whistle sounded. BOBCATS BOW TO RAMS The powerful Rams of Rochester proved to be the conquering force in the annual football classic between the Rochester Rams and the Beaver Bobcats. The game was played this year on the Rochester field before a capacity crowd. By scoring in the third and fourth quarters the Rams downed the valiant Beaver team by a I4 to O score. Beaver's starting line-up consisted of ten seniors, Standley, Clarke, Schwartz, Buckenheimer, Jack, Carper, McLaughlin, Gridley, Hawkins, and Boag and one junior, Mclntosh. Brodigan also saw much action in the backfield. Due to injuries Standley and Bucken- heimer left the game before the half and Courtney and Blair, the latter another senior, replaced them. There was no scoring in the first half, although both teams had one fine chance apiece to cross the others' goal. ln the third quarter, after a series of first downs, Rager plunged over the Bobcats' goal line from the two-yard line and Gomory plunged for the extra point. In the fourth quarter Gomory added another touchdown and Doyle place-kicked the extra point. This was the end of the scoring, although the game continued to be just as exciting up until the final whistle was sounded. BOBCATS DROP FINAL The Bobcats closed their I945 football season at Gypsy Glen Field by bowing to Shadyside Academy by a score of 20 to I3 in a thrilling night contest. Less than three minutes after the opening kick- off, Schwartz intercepted Danforth's pass on his own forty-five-yard line and behind six-man interference ran fifty-five yards to score. The Bobcats were not able to convert the extra point. The first Indian tally came in the second quarter when Reick, the work-horse of the Shadyside eleven, ran eight yards to score. In the same period Brodigan made a thrilling fifty-nine-yard run to score, barely outdistancing the speedy Shadyside safety man. Standley converted on a quarterback sneak. Toward the end of the first half Shadyside made another touchdown and this time was able to convert the extra point evening the score at I3 all. The final scare came in the third quarter when Reick scored from the Bobcats' three-yard stripe. He also scored the extra paint on an end run. There was no scoring in the fourth period but the game ended just as Don Courtney had carried the ball to the Academy's three-yard line. Seniors of the Squad + 135 .gh J . 9 ff! is , RX . A if ,f 'A I - 5531 k Q vi QFAK 4 X ,, 'Q b, 7. S ' .. v ld! 3' 15,1 ,3 V- I lu V , 2, ociw . mag b in ..,, Qs - S F .V ob I all 'arf ' ff' 0 0 .A -HMV 00 P YPYX I i Seniors JACK BAYES Bazer that tall red-headed end capable of getting around quite well on a couple of long legs. Jack was out for ball in his Senior year and made off with a letter-legal like. He also took pride in being our A-I basket- ball manager. LAVERNE BLAIR Dudley or Pelican that boy from out the hills of Tuscarawas. Dud got his name from being an unexploded bomb but the way he blevg up the opposition, I don't believe it. Laverne played four years of high school ball. JACK BOAC- Mostly called Boagie. A smooth fast- acting center with plenty of drive. One of the four eyes club, but saw well enough to make him a tough backer-up. Jack played for Beaver for three years and received a letter his Senior year. JIM BUCKENHEIMER Either Bucky or Smoothie take your pick. Bucky played a lot of football at his full-back position and liked to work through the center of the line seeing how many people he could trample. Jim played four years of high school football and worked out in the East-West C-ame. ERNEST CAMERON That little guy called Sandy or Swoose. Always ready with an answer, the dressing room won't be the same without Swoose. He also did right well on the field. Sandy played two years of high school ball. ROY CARPER The smoothest down-field man on the squad. You could always count on Roy to be down with the ball. Roy played two years as end for us, and played in the East-West Game as a Senior. JIM CLARKE Hoke without a doubt was the best silent worrier on the team but it didn't affect his playing in the least. A hard hit- ting half-back, Hoke was plenty on the ball. Jim got in four years of football and won a letter in his Senior year. DICK C-RIDLEY . Best known as Housie. A lot of football player who managed without too much trouble to make class A, first-string, all Western Pennsylvania left guard, quite an honor. The other member of the four eyes club. Dick saw his way clear to play four years of high school football and to get into the East-West Game. DEAN HAWKINS DingIe is a big boy that did a lot of damage to the other side's line. He liked football and with the use of a golden toe managed to pick up a couple of points on after-touchdowns. Dean played three years of high school ball and helped the West win in the Thanksgiving East-West ROSS JACK Moving up from second-string quarter- back to right end when Willoughby broke his collar bone, Barney came through in grand style. Always in the ball game Ross made a swell pass catcher. He played two years of high school ball. JOHN MCLAUGHLIN The mainstay of the right side of the line, Crow always managed to open up the holes on offense and close them up on de- fense. Johnny played four years of high school ball and won a letter in his Senior JOHN PAUVLINCH Out for ball in his Senior year Lucky, Pavy, or Basketball did a lot of work on the second-string as an excellent defense man. Always on the ball Lucky did all right with his first try. JIM SCHWARTZ Tuck, or Abe, that little fast-acting remedy with plenty of speed and power had that little extra needed to push the score up. Tuck, working the half-back post, could come through when it was need- ed. Abe played four years of high school STEVE SKORUPAN A new old hand at the game coming to us from Valley Forge Military Academy had plenty of drive. After a few workouts made out on the squad. Steve played guard and previous to playing at Valley Forge played for Midland High. FLOYD STANDLEY The captain of the '46 squad made foot- ball history at Beaver. With the drive, brains, and power Beetle put the team over the top in more than one game. Although out the majority of his Junior season with a broken leg Beets pulled in CHARLES COLE Red, as he was usually called, was the general handyman and also Senior manager. He held his department of the school together with tape if nothing else. But noth- ing gave him more pleasure than watching a game while sitting on the first-aid kit and not having to use his chair all night. Came. yea r. ball. two letters. Football Banquet Bringing an appropriate climax to the i945 football season, the annual banquet presented by the Football Mothers Auxiliary was held in the Beaver Methodist Church. Following a turkey dinner, Mr. Edwin Cottrell, head basketball coach and toast- master for the evening, introduced Mrs. John R. McLaughlin, president of the Foot- ball Mothers Auxiliary. Mrs. McLaughlin awarded miniature gold footballs to the senior members of the squad and also to Joe Taormina, U. S. Army, a former mem- ber of the Class of l946, who was present for the occasion. She announced that sweat- ers for the seniors would arrive in a few weeks. Mr. William Storen, physical education instructor for many years at Slippery Rock State Teachers College, was the principal speaker. He told the boys that their l945 football season would prove very much worthwhile if they would apply the funda- mentals of football to everyday living. He showed how athletic training develops men- tal alertness and initiative and also stressed the statement: A clean player is an honest man. Mr. Storen commented on the Bob- cats' playing for l945, as he was present for a few games. He remarked that Beaver executed a perfect play in the game with Shadyside Academy, every player carrying out his job perfectly and thus enabling the team to score its second touchdown of the game. ln closing, he invited future squads of Beaver High School to the spring train- ing camp at Slippery Rock. G. A. McCormick, Superintendent of Beaver Schools, who spoke briefly, thanked the Mothers for their fine work and expressed his happiness that they could sit back and enjoy the banquet without having to work as had previously been the case. He also declared that good athletic teams are a necessary part of education. Coach Pete Kane spoke briefly on this year's team and told the boys who will be here next year that they will have a hard job, as most of the first string are graduat- ing. He and Coach John Grad each spoke of the necessity of team cooperation and the urge to win. Principal C. S. Linn awarded letters to eighteen members of the team. He said that he was proud to present letters to the boys, because they had worked hard to earn them and really deserved them. The senior lettermen included: Floyd Standley, LaVerne Blair, John Boag, James Bucken- heimer, Roy Carper, James Clarke, Richard Gridley, Dean Hawkins, Ross Jack, John McLaughlin, James Schwartz, Steve Skoru- pan and manager Charles Cole. The juniors were: Gordon Hassell, Walter Mclntosh, Fred Pritchard, and Cecil Willoughby. Thomas Brodigan was the lone sophomore letterman. Floyd Standley, Honorary Captain-elect of the l945 season, thanked the coaches for their untiring work all season, and on behalf of his teammates presented gifts to Coaches Kane, Grad, and Cottrell. Preceeding the meal the guests sang the Alma Mater, accompanied by Jim Bucken- heimer at the piano. The delicious meal was served by ladies of the Methodist Church, and the tables were nicely decorated with flcwers, fruit and candy. The program closed with the showing of motion pictures. The first of two reels, pre- pared and shown by Ross M. Gridley, gave a history of football and early valley teams. The second reel showed close-up pictures of Beaver's gridders and action pictures of many games. The annual football dance, under the sponsorship of the sophomore class, was held at the school the following night. The banquet was greatly appreciated by all who attended and the members of the squad wish to thank the Mothers for their untiring efforts all season. J -23.- 66 99 Yea, Team! 4.. Hubba - Hubba! Left to right-Borbciro Meodows, Betty Ann Sheets, SoroBelle Segmiller, Dotti Jones, Grocie Mecklem, Phyllis Cooper. CHEERLEADERS Come on Maroon, Come on Cray, Come on team What do you say. Clad in white sweaters and red skirts, the cheerleaders led our cheers with great enthusiasm and inspired everyone to really get behind the team. They appeared at all the football games and all the home basketball games. Phyllis Cooper was elected head cheerleader this year and she did a fine job leading the group, No new members were elected into the group until after football season. The try out was in the auditorium and Mary Pinker- ton was the one Junior elected, and Shirley Curley and Janice Hanley were the Sopho- mores. These new cheerleaders cheered at the basketball games. Cheering is hard when the team is losing but our cheerleaders kept the school spirit high, the student body peppy and in full support of the team-win, lose or draw. , 35 H- arching Along Together Top Row-Duane Slaugenhaupt, Glen Evans, liill Standley, Harry Carson, Earl Scheel. Audrey Rosser, Ju Anderson Darrell Miller Alan Sulli 'n .y . , . , . va . Third Rowgllicliaril VVanner, Ralph Peterson, Elsie Welvstcit, Robert Caley, Gloria Snitger. Mr. Capitto. Patricia. Fuller, Harry Mahnken. Richard Fleming, Edward Freed. Second Rowgl-Telen Whitelaw, Doloris Romisher, Ralph Scott, Donald Taylor, Richard Campbell, Harold Roush. Bob Moore, Charles Lott. Blanche Anderson. First Row-James Staley, Glenn Weller, Patricia Walters, Doris Tosh, Gerald Haugli. Betty Meeder, Barbara Dowd, Jack Malthaner, Bill Traynor. Majorettes--Ann Miller, Helen Louise Tlouds. Donna Jean Frazier. Color Guard-Byron Gardner, Ralph Foster, Bruce Fergusen, Howard Cable. THE BAND Let the trumpets call, let the drums roll out, come ye one and all, strike up the band! What young American does not thrill to the drum of marching feet and the strains ofa spirited march? Whether it is a Sousa or Goldman march or our own Alma Mater the heart beats are quickened and a lump comes into the throat. Here they come and there in front are the flags, the Stars and Stripes, and floating proudly beside it, the Maroon and Gray emblem of Beaver High. Now the heart warming strains of Our Conductor are heard and heads are thrown up and worries forgotten as the brightly uniformed players pass by. A flash of maroon and gray and gay music-that is the Beaver High Band. We, of the school, and you of the commu- nity can be justly proud of our fine band. Not only have they contributed to the activi- ties of the school but they have also made fine showings in other activities and in other towns. The band marched in the Hal- lowe'en parade in New Brighton, the Armis- tice Day parade in Beaver and the Christmas parade in Beaver Falls. They have played at several concerts, one of which was the Spring Music Festival. Another occasion in which the band made a fine showing was the May Day when they provided the music for the gay dances and for the stately Pro- cessional and Recessional. When viewing the band on parade one does not stop to think of the long hard hours of work that are behind each per- formance. The members have worked hard to make the band a success and they have had fine training under Mr. Caputo, who has also devoted long hours to hard practice. The band members practice at school during their regular practice period and also work hard at special practices in the evening. It is the combined work and cooperation of the members and their leaders that makes our band one of the best. 126... PHYSICS Busy Students MECHANICAL DRAWING .. 27 - HALL SPEECH StairWay to the Stars Third Row: Cecil Willoughby, Walter Mclntosh, Tom Brodigan, Fred Pritchard, Bill Cornelius, Jack Courtney, Gordon Hassell. Second Row: Charles Cole, Floyd Standley, James Schwartz, Dean Hawkins, James Clarke, Steve Skorupan. Front Row: James Buckenheimer, Dick Gridley, Ross Jack, John McLaughlin, Jack Boag, LaVerne Blair. LETTERMEN The athletes of a school who have earned letters, have proved themselves outstanding, in their respective sports, to the school. When one sees a student sporting a letter from his school, he knows that that person has been of great value to the school. The Sophomore, Junior, and Senior boys pic- tured above have the distinction of being classed as Beaver High School lettermen. These boys have earned their monograms in one of the following sports: football, bas- ketball, or baseball. Some of them are proud possessors of letters for more than one sport, and have proved themselves to be truly fine athletes. ln order to earn a letter in football, a player must participate in sixteen quarters of play during the regular football season. A player is given credit for a quarter after he has reported to the officials upon enter- ing. The football lettermen are presented with their awards at the annual football banquet. The basketball player must participate in forty quarters during the basketball season, Having once entered the game, he is given credit for that specific quarter. Those receiving letters for baseball have played thirty-five innings during the base- ball season. A pitcher must play fourteen innings. These are the boys who have set them- selves apart from other students in the school, by hard work in the field of athle- tics, and have proved themselves proficient in the various high school sports. ZS- inter Green for President! Top row-Vernon Casteel, Jerry Lewis, Harold Roush, Nancy Hansen. Third row-Patty De Venanzio, Virginia Figley, Barbara Brand, Robert Conlon. Second row-Paul Harper, Thomas McClure, Donald Roush, James Staley. First row-Jack Bayes, Mary Copeland, Jack Boag, Miss Fleck, Charles Cole. THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, composed of one member from each homeroom, is under the leadership of Miss Anna Mary Fleck, one of the newer members of the faculty. The Council's purpose is to undertake projects for the betterment of the school. The members meet twice a month to plan policiesthat will successfully solve the problems brought before them. The Council got underway this fall by planning rigid locker inspections. To relieve congestion in the halls a new plan was presented by the Student Council, whereby certain stairs were desig- nated for traffic ascending and other stairs for descending traffic. Students expressed their favor of this new plan in a poll that was conducted by the Council. A lost and found department was also established, and every Friday lost and found articles were exhibited for claim by the owner. These various campaigns of the Student Council, along with others not mentioned, were conducted by attractive posters hung in prominent places in the various halls of B. H. S. This organization develops training toward better citizenship and democracy by allowing the students to have a voice in their government and to co-operate in all matters which tend to improve the standards of the school. -39- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 7 -30- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 8 As Time Goes By SEPTEMBER -lSchool started todayl. Now, honestly, aren't these Seniors really something? Did you ever see anything like it? -Ego deflated. First day in Senior English Class. -Ah! Midland-With a slip and a slide and a wee touch of luck-it be here-Our first Victory of the year!! Beaver over Midland, 7 to 6. -After a gruelling week's work-a large charge on the way-TWO WHOLE DAYS VACATION- Saturday and Sunday. -A down to earth assembly. Mr. Nathan A. Gist speaks to us on The Call to Youth . -See here, team-that's another victory. Are you trying to win them all?? lWe hopel. We hear it rained. Avalon I3-O!! -Today I stuffed the ballot box! And my enemies now all got a job. Homeroom officers and S. S. Representatives!! Yuaa!! Yuoall Yuaall Well, what do you know! Another victory! Leets- dale lost-20 to O. A session with the classes of '48-'49, Frosh-Soph Party. - Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote ringing through the halls lhowever dullyl is Chaucer and not PIG LATIN. -Dear Diary-Today it rained and rained and rained!! The team battled aquatically with the boys from Monaco. Tie score-nothing to nothing. OCTOBER -Assembly todo with Mr. Arthur Gooth. From total Y war to peace lin forty-five minutesl. What-two in the same week? Yes Sir-the Class of '46 dares to be different! Dr. R. E. C. Ziener tells us about Burma during invasion. -Back in our old stride!!! Beaver 24-Freedom O. -The house lights dim-The curtains open-The first chords and arppegios of the Polonaise roll o'er the audience. Senior comment, That man, Bernhardt, the pianist is plenty O. K.-huh? -The Mars outfit went down for a 20 to 6 defeat at the Bobcats' hands. Say, Mr. Kane, have you made up your mind how many years it was that Mars had a perfect home record? 2, 5 or 50?? -A contract was placed with the local brickyard by the Mars High School. It seems they want their field resurfaced. -Mama, that English man's here again!! Yes sir, Doctor Owen D. Young puts over his points-don't he, though?? - Here comes the bride -Wedding bells for the McGregors. 30-Who painted the school so nicely?? 31- -Big pep meeting. 20-We rided to a fall! Barney Ross introduces the juggled ball play but we lose to Brighton 24 to 6. 23-Dick Gridley introduces the theory of the point of oscullation. We feel that it will probably work. You're darn right! 24-The year's first movie- Music in the Sky . We all left trying to talk three words ahead of our lips- it's fun but it takes a flock of practice. -Ah! Hopewell! We licked you I9 to 6. -The Seniors go wild. Big Hallowe'en doin's. We hear Joe Brown was too busy to attend??? -One way stairs started? Did you see Mr. Paterick going down the upstairs? Heh! Heh! Heh! Hallowe'en. Ah, Beaver our hearts be with you and our tomatoes and rotten eggs be at you. NOVEMBER l-Mr. Robertson astounded everyone with all those queer musical instruments -he really could play them. -We're all deaf from that wonderful pep-meeting. -Poor us! We lost! Tough breaks! Rochester out front I4 to O. 3-Successful Bobcat Dance. 5-Shingas sales started. Don't push, there are enough for everyone. 6-Homer Rodeheaver and his trombone. 7-Junior-Senior Science Club meeting, subiect, Atomic Disintegration . -Joining 4-H is heard at Home Economics Club meeting. I0-Football squad watches Ohio State beat Pitt I4 to 0. -No school today-big parade and exciting football game. Shadyside out in front 20 to I3. -Kiwanis banquet for Senior football boys. lWhat l wouldn't give to be a football hero.I -I wonder who the underclassmen were who inter- rupted our speaker. Who knows? -Tri-Hi-Y meeting. -Installation of Tri-Hi-Y, officers. -The Shingas went off sale. If you ain't got it now, it ain't our fault las Mrs. Cummins would sayl. -Turkey Day-also East-West Football game. Of course the West won, Beaver played for the West. -Annual banquet given by Football Mothers. ll still wish I were a football player.I -Sophomores come through with wonderful Football Dance, it was enjoyed by all. December, the month of merriment finally arrived. Miss Youngling's birthday party was about the first main event. Every- one enjoyed the cake and ice cream, even Mr. Reber stopped in lO4 after school for his share. She was so busy admiring her corsage of white carnations that she almost overlooked him. We all probably noticed the Juniors sporting their December l3 signs. lSome of the Freshmen wanted to know what they meant.J The play was really a success and the Junior class deserves to be commended on their good work. Christ- mas was drawing near and everyone had the spirit of giving. CAt least the girls were hop- ing that their certain someone did and he did if he knew what was good for him.l At a meeting of the Bobcat Club on the l7, it was decided to appropriate some money toward the purchasing of cheerleaders sweaters. The Yuletide season was also a time of pranks, as was shown by a group of Junior boys who had a sprig of you- know-what in their possession for very obvious reasons. Poor Rose is so popular. December 2l-school was out-Christmas vacation. The Bobcat Club held their annual semi-formal on the 28. The decorating com- mittee was entertained by Don Roush with his special arrangements of Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar and Deacon Jones. Mack, Buck, and Ross were slightly sleepy because they didn't get home until four, due to car trouble the night before. Bitter also related the difficulties he had driving Beetsie's Ford. The holidays were so crammed full of activities that it was time to go back to school before we knew it. January 2 found all the kids back in school again. Dave Jones even honored us with his presence. All the good students were starting to study for exams so as to be prepared when l7 and l8 rolled around. We heard that Doris Watson called Mr. P.'s bluff by naming l07 Creek gods. Boy was he surprised! Mrs. C. couldn't find her English Literature book. She thought per- haps she had thrown it out with the Christmas tree. On January ll the Planets came down from Mars to be beaten on our floor by our own Bobcats. Mr. Bale spoke to us in assembly on the l5. He certainly is an interesting speaker. l don't think that after his address any of the girls will pluck their eyebrows or the boys grow mustaches. Those unreportable cards were given out on the 24. The Freshmen are too dumb to know the difference, the Sophomores inter haven't figured them out yet, the Juniors grin and bear it and the Seniors sign their own.-Natch! The Spanish Club was enter- tained on the 28 by a talk from a very pretty Cuban girl now studying at Geneva. Speaking of studying, we found most any Senior setting up housekeeping in the Iibrary- term-papers -you know. February started off with the installation of ten new National Honor Society members on the 8. The next day we all went to the Bobcat dance to watch its president and co-chairman go whizzing around the floor, five times to everyone's one time. The Jun- ior and Senior members of the C.A.A. played volleyball against the Monaca girls. We lost every game but we expressed our good sportsmanship by serving a lunch afterward. l heard that coming home from the Mars game the next night Mr. Linn was frightened by two green streaks that almost shoved him off the road. If you're hunting Seniors, you had better go down to the library and you'll find them flocked around the reference books moaning about their term-papers. School was dismissed at 9:30 A. M. on the 12 because of an elec- tric light strike. We didn't mean to be selfish but we hated to see it end the next day-for obvious reasons. Imagine Butch- er's surprise when she discovered that she had seated herself next to J. C. in third period study hall. Accidentally on purpose!!! On February 22, we closed the basketball season with a non-league game at Leetsdale. Thus winter was almost gone and by the looks of the numerous couples assembled here and there in the halls, I knew that Spring was very near. 1 fi xf JT i K Let It Snow af' 5 K 'Z' ,fx Lk ,, , - Q q fa. I M I W .x f 'Y ' 1 5 L ,f 'Nga 9 - if Mx SA F, , W V x -Am K 'S f ,. QQ' 1 x , .1 .,., . ,. 5' ' ' ' ' 'i - 452 EI 'K f A. R b nm. 7 VA'-9 W ' V EF- ,niiv , f 'fiiifgigi' 0 .a Q 'o ,f x c A j A ' 0? iv? . A 'L fig? 474 , 'lim-' : 'gi ,Q wg, , ' gg. nag 5,3 ln Z I Q , wr Q' if U 2 U 4 5 A . I, ,. .-.34?. Freshman Class Officers President Richard Campbell Vice President , , Edward Freeland Secretary . .Doris Skertic Treasurer Sophia Buchanan --35- l i i i l LIBRARY EXTENSION- Top Row-Cliff Chambers, John Hood, Robert Stenger, Stanley Boden, Arthur Lip- pincott, Rodney Holt, Albert Malone, Richard Browne. Fifth Row-Jim Roorback, Bill Leist, Howard Carper, Robert Staub, Paul Barton, Charles Lott, Mathew Loncher, Jack Oakes. Fourth Row-William Staats, William Traynor, Phil Glass, William Edgar, Jack McKain, Richard Browne, Kenneth Blair, Lawrence Nugent. Third Row-Edith Lang, Peggy McCune, Isabell Holt, Barbara Portman, Patricia Ann Weigle, Barbara Butcher, Marie Brunner, Doris Skertic, Mary Carol Amberson, Delores Romisher. Second Row-Mrs. McGregor, Nancy Netherland, Connie Todd, Lois Patterson, Mary Lee Stout, Margie lcenhour, Carolyn Stephens, Maxine Snyder, First Row-Donna Lee Hall, Doris Tosh, Nancy Hansen, Fern Barnett, Patricia Grant, Nancy Didio, Rita Jean Kistler, Mary Lou Popp, Betty Romigh. LIBRARY EXTENSION HOME ROOM HOME ROOM 210 HOME ROOM 210- Top Row-Russell Henry, Clarence Ambrose, Carl Lambert, William Bevington, Bob Rogus, Edward Britton, Harold Roush, Robert Coleman, Raymond Carper. Third Row-Jack Gurney, Melvern Stout, Charles Neville, Donald Gardner, Bert Probst, Jack Malthaner, Dick Campbell, Harry Carson. Second Row-Miss Fleck, Rose Jones, Grace Bryner, Janice Hage, Susan Anderson, Audrey Rose, Helen Pupich, Cecilia Pauvlinch, Hazel McCandless. Front Row-Blanch Bixler, Peggy Triance, Dolores Criswell, Ann Miller, Emily Engle, Norma Jean Lanahan, Dolly Merriman, Joan Galavitz, Ruth Huff. ,-36? HOME ROOM HOME ROOM 209 HOME ROOM 211- Top Row-Vernon Casteel, David Haire, Bob Kindelberger, Lee Holt, Jack Nugent, Bob Gifford, Allie Schott, Bill Straile, Kenneth Young, Third Row-Bob Lanahan, Thomas Craven, Betty Rhodes, Mona Willoughby, Laura Jo Hurst, Mary McCleery, Patsy Woods, Bill Martin, Richard Cameron, Second Row-Miss Marshall, Gertrude Vanclerhoeven, Sophia Buchanan, Jane Ann Stauffer, Lois Barnes, Annabell English, Dolores Deku, Dorothy, Whann, First Row-Sally Jones, LaVerne Cusick, Betsy Struthers, Margaret Wheeler, Ellen Murray, Elsie Webster, Joanne Hartley, Mary Ann Scheel. HOME ROOM 209- Top Row-Don Bradshaw, Dick Stenger, Dave Roselied, Jim Adams, Eddie Freed, Bill Standley, Fourth Rowwliugene Van Maldeghan, Floyd Wolf, Gerry Lewis, Bill Korn, Bob Knot, Kenny Howe, Chester Bonner, Third Row-Bob Moore, Bill Bates, Alex Ortell, Shirley Overholt, Eleen Halinger, Mark Hartong, Second Row-Nancy McBrien, Ruth Johnson, Lucy Breckenridge, Pat Shively, Norma Frazer, Pat Soisson, Gloria Power, Shirley Ferrall, First Row-Mary Brunot, Alice Stout, Patti Roosa, Gloria Harkens, Mirian Guda, Cynthia Kangot, Mary Lou Benek, Charlene Akins, Constance Croft. T371 Tun Nun' l'i-mfr 1XIltl4'l'NflIl, l r:'iu'i-s 'lillllIlX. lla-tty llarlvy. Corrine Clifford, lluris iiallai-flier. Ii-an linnnuricli. lioiwitlly Kirk. Donna Stauh, liarliara Parsons. Phyllis Cooper. l'aiS3' l:1'3 nl1'U' 'pow-th Rtiwglirlitli Burgess. jnan liiiigstiii. Sylvia Trnmpvtur. Sally Lintlahl. lic-raltlinc Mcllrirn. Nlilliv llvll Raclcr. juan Kiilil. llntti Jones, Mary Edith llarvcy. Patricia Sliivcly. Susan Ander- s , l t S I. , . 'lllilii-tlxiiiliw illil1'iu'stii1c Caslccl, liclia Kiillvspiu. l'c'ggy l'll'Zl7lk'l'. liarlvara l'urtin:in. Sall5 ,lrnu's. Ammiwn lfuglish' Cmmic C,-gift, Iltiluris lic-ku, Ann Miller. Doris Skvrtic, Nancy llirliu, fharlcnc Akins. lg 'Y Ii- 1 R 'l: 'lm Mzrv Cope-lanrl. lic-tsy Struthcrs. Ruth Johnson. Nliriani liucla. lggianet,Hi'iri1ilymi'iiig,ile. Jani- Stzniticr. Patti Roosa. lloroiliy Young, Hvlun llilkn. lztlyth F1 .. i , . FirIi7Rnw' -Betty Romigli. Fern Barnett. Sophia Buchanan. Nancy Hansen, Joan llartly. 1-'alty Snissnn. Auclrcy Rnsc, l,ncr lli'i'cl-cciii'itlizt', .lvanuic Brunner. lsahell Holt, Mary lain Nlcalillcn. Mary Lou McClearV. ... 38 .- G. A. A. Trip Row--Mary Rumig, Mona Wil- lnuglihy, Atlcl Sinipsun. lloatrict- llan- lry. Patty lic Ycnanziu. -Inrly Ctmpvr. lNlarjm'ic l.in4lal1l, Vivian liJll'i0llll1lllHll, Xlarllla Ncilivrlanfl, liarliara Stbllll. llnnna joan l'razu'r. ,loan l.ccs. lfriurili Run' Sally fllilclwl. lin-lly Mil' lipfan. Nancy Armstrong, lhvrntlly Slin- lvy. lirlitli l'upicli. Ruth Vl'nlf, l'atsy Sellers. lilnria Siiitgur. Mary l.rmu Culi- ner. Francis I.:-ary, Illartha llnwv. f'arnlini' .X11tlz'rs1n1. Rita Alvan Kisllcr. Yivian llakcr. Thirtl Rnwfjoan lllmnn. Fay Amlur- sun. lh-Hy Alarit' lirann. Juanita Ni-lr son. .Xltnc Roll, Riva llnrclli. Klarlvlvn Yauglit. .Xlma llraiitlmm't-r. Yiviiin XY icguian. llarhara Iiutchcr. llvt t y Rlintlvs, Sliirlcy Ovcrlinlt, .Ivan Camp- lwll. Sucniul Rmi'-uMi's. Mcfii'cgnr. Peggy Ricllartlsfnl, Luis .Xnn C'mii'lm'y. l'atsy Yvnnils, llulnrus Criswcll. Mary l'inlfcvr- Inn, l'vpzi:y Mvlaiiiv. janv Snitgcr. Marjorie XYagnvr, Sarallcllc St-ginillvr. lllary Carnl Anllrt-i'sni1. Nnrina jvzxn l.anahan, llclen liallia. lfrnnt Row-fllarliara Mn-zuluws, Ann Nlcliovciwi. Luis Ann Stout, l,nis llarncs. Rosa- llnncs. Nurnia Frazcr. Alcan llays, ,Ivan juiics. .lane -lnncs, Nlary Ann Shia-lils. Mary l.nn l'up, lilsiu Kerr. l'at1i jnlinsnn. 'lamp Run'-Ilclcn VYliitvlan'. Marion Nlulilliinncy. Ann fiartluvr, Nancy An- ilcrsnn. Ethel Gillespie. Patty fivssfnwl. Kilfnlys Mushwicli. Virginia Holt. Unr- uthy lic Young, Ann Arinstrinig livu lyn Rogus. lrftllflll Ron' ilk-tty llarpvr llc-cky Cliamln-rs, ,lean Ann llarnvs, Mary Viirmly, Elizabeth Keenan, Doris VVatsnn. Phyllis Hawthorne. Janicv llanlcy Nnriua Jean Howe. jean Hayward. Shirley Curley. Joan VVolf. 'Vhirml Row--Il:-tty Lou Stahlnizin. Zella Hamilton, Eleanor Graham, Ilazrl Daw- son. Nancy Cunningham, Caroline' Stvplieus, Margie Vanrlorslicv, Emma ,la-au XVay, Putty Morgan. Svcourl Row---lilcanor Staate, Dolores Harris. Delia YVishncw. juni' Mc'l.augh- lin. Grace Bnytl, llclcn lhlCl,CllIgllllll. Rohn-rta Altcnlzaugh, liarhara Krclcli- mar, Yvonne Gardner, ,loznnia Rcisingcr. Holly Ann Sheets, Lena Iaormina. First Rcnv--Janet Fagan, Juanita Recd, Yelva. Bryncr. Grace Mc-cklcni. Joan llnlsiiiizrr, Joyce Chambers, Myrna Bar- nett, Phyllis Mangan. Elsie Dawson. Martha Brown. Phyllis Bradshaw, June Campbell. Chickory Chick - .94 1' 1' -' , '1 STANDING-Barbara Kretchmar, Beatrice Hanley, Marion McElhinney, Frances Leary, SITTING-Barbara Meadows, Dorothy Shutey, Jean Ann Barnes, Grace Mecklem, Sally Lindahl. G. A. A. Sports have their seasons. Soccer was played after school in the tall ot the year. That was the season when the girls were limping through the halls with bruises on their legs. Volley ball tournaments were played every Monday and Thursday night in late tall and early winter. The Monaca C. A. A. was our guest in a volley ball game at the end ot January. Basketball ranks as top sport in Beaver High. This sport was Monday and Thursday nights and almost every girl in the school turned out for a rugged game of ball. Inter- scholastic basketball was played against Rochester, Beaver Falls, and Geneva College. A swimming party was held at the Y. M. C. A., New Brighton, at the first ot Febru- ary, and a roller skating party was held at Rochester later that same month. Badminton tournaments were held in March. With these games our school sport season has been complete. LEADERS CLUB The Leaders Club was started in l937 and is one ot the best known clubs in the school. The Leaders take roll and check showers tor the gym teacher, and they are to master in all the school sports and help in gym class whenever possible. The girls are chos- en tor athletic ability, willingness, and lead- ership. The senior members are Beatrice Hanley, Barbara Kretchmar, Sally Lindahl, Marion McElhinney, and Grace Mecklem, the Junior members are Jean Ann Barnes, Frances Leary, Barbara Meadows, and Dor- othy Shutey. Three new members were elected in January, one tor each gym class. They are Alene Roll, Janice Hanley and Becky Chambers. ,f wg? -39.- Latin from Manhattan Tim rim' llavirl llawtlmrnc. llicli Moss, Rimlwi't Cnnlin. Ralph l'ctci'snli. lll'llCl' lfwgilsuii. lfoiirlli row- Charles l,inn. Ualc Anzin. Grace lleiilcgcr. Vivian VUL-yznxziii. Catliclinc Petro. ,luanita Nelson, lllarxzie l,inclalil. ,lar Anilerson, Tom Yates. Tliirrl ron' ,lean Camplicll. limma ,lean XYay. ,loannc laws. Janice llaiilcy. Jlnly Cuopn-i'. Vivian llakvr. lllartlln Netlivrlancl. llatlv Sellers. Scumnl row Miss Fleck. luanita Rc-val, lli-ltv l,on Stalilman. Rose Roxnig, Delia W'islmew. llvlcn llalia. llullv VYilkins, ,llinc llralwc, Rutli XYolf. lfronl row Yvlva llrvncr. Myrna ,lean Evans. Joyce Cliamliere, Myrna llarnctt. Arlell llurnar. Ann Ai'instrmig. livclyn Rugns. Mary ltnmigli, llarlxara Solin. LATIN Utile dulci- the useful with the pleas- ant. This Latin phrase appropriately describes the Latin Club, under the spon- sorship of a new member of the faculty this year, Miss Anna Mary Fleck. The meetings held during the year were not only plea- surable, but also worthwhile. An attempt was made to conduct some of the conversation in Latin. The Roman people and their way of life was studied. Stories were told of Roman gods and god- desses, gladiators, and fair maidens. Roman mythology provided unique entertainment, some of the most fascinating legends handed down to us today being Roman myths. At various meetings Roman customs, holi- days and festivals were discussed. For CLUB instance, at one of the first meetings of the year a Roman Suturnalia was given by one of the club members. A Saturnalia is a Roman festival in honor of the god Saturn, in which all classes, including the slaves took part. During the Christmas season, a party was held in the library. Carols were sung in Latin and the complete party was carried out in keeping with Roman customs. The meetings, which were held once a month, proved beneficial to the club mem- bers since they furthered the knowledge of the Romans and their customs. This organ- ization tends to aid the student in better understanding of the Latin language also. Second year Latin students are eligible to participate in the club. 140-- Tampico l l l Top i'on'ffVVilliam Lnlir, Robert Conrad, Rnlit-rt Scliaughcncy, Paul Harper. Sam Morton. James Clarke. Cecil NVillongl1hy, Robert Schleitcr. llavc Ellington. ,lack Coiirtiicy. Rnlivrt Sliaw. Gordon llasscll, Ricliarrl VVanner. Fourtli rmr--,liin Cowan. lion Roush. llill Corn:-lins. l4'i'rv llauizll. lulin SWIHIIZPY. lJnnlllilS Graham, Robert Archer. james Staley, Kay Lewis. Thomas McClure, Glen VVcllc'r, lJai'i'ell Miller. Sam lluniiing. Ralph Foster. I'l:n'i'y Malinken. Third row-lllanche Anderson, Doris Traylor, Corrine Gittnrtl. Ilolorcs liallaglicr. l'a1ly 'l'nrnt'i'. lirncstinc Castccl. liilitlt Burgess. Peggy Anderson. Mary Copeland. lilizalietli Kcviian. ,loan linigsnn. Patsy Frymire, Doris Watson.. Second rowf-Miss Lawson, ,loan Holisinger. Margzxret Ricliarilsnn, Fay Anderson. llcttc Braun. Margzoric Yaiitlcrslice. .loan VYnll. janet Rnnsa. .loan l'l!llI11t'l'lCll. Anilrcy llc-mlvrsrm. ,loanna Reisinger, llnrotliy Anderton, Sylvia Trnntpetcr. llarliara Krclchmar. Front row--Martha Hows, Ann ll'lCflOVCl'll. Norma liurtnn, llarliara lit-niictt. Mary l'inkcrtnn, Betty Milligan, Nancy Armstrong, Sarallclle Segmillcr, Margie XYagnCr. jean Hays. ,loan llloom, Luis Ann Courtney, Dolti Jones. Betty Ann Sheets. SPANISH CLUB Senorsl Senoritasl Se abre la sesion. El secretario va a procedera la lecturadel acta de la sesion anterior. To the person who has never studied Spanish, these remarks mean little, but to the Spanish student they mean the opening of another exciting Spanish Club meeting. As far as is possible, these outstanding meetings are conducted in Spanish. A South American atmosphere predominates. The roll call is answered by each member responding with aqui or presente, which translated means here or pres- ent. Entertainment for these gatherings is provided by unusual activities. For instance, the first meeting in the fall preceded the annual Rochester-Beaver football game. ln accordance with this, a pep talk was given in Spanish. A Spanish game Caracoles, which corresponds to the American game Buzz, was introduced also. At Christmas time, the holiday season was celebrated at a unique party by singing carols in Spanish. Christmas customs of the Spaniards were presented for discussion. Throughout the year each club meet- ing was anticipated with enthusiasm by the members because of the unequaled enter- tainment presented. Of special interest were the sound films shown which took the mem- bers on an imaginary trip through the Spanish speaking countries, Some Spanish girls from Geneva College gave an unusual program at one meeting. These are just a few of the many interesting projects this year. These activities were directed by Miss Lawson, the new Spanish and Civics teacher and Spanish Club adviser. This organization tends to aid the Spanish student in better understanding of the language. This club is composed of both first and second year students. -41- l Standing: Harold Smith, Kay Lewis, John Swauger, Tom Brodigan, Dick Gridley, Dean Haw- kins, Walter Mclntosh, James Staley, Jack Courtney, James Clarke, James Schwartz, Bill Cornelius. Kneeling: Dale Anzio, Charles Linn, Jay Aldridge, Don Roush, James Anderson, Carl Olm, Dick Fleming, Larry Loncher. BASKETBALL GAMES SEWICKLEY Visited Sewickley for opening exhibition -Clarke played fine game-Mclntosh high scorer-Hope for successful season seen- Score: Beaver, 43, Sewickley, 33. LEETSDALE Played Leetsdale for first home game- Hard-fought battle- Dalers played fast game and threatened victory many times- Bobcats victorious-Score: Beaver, 30, Leetsdale, 25. SEWICKLEY Return game with Sewickley-Fast-mov- ing match-Cridley scored l7 points- Hawkins played fine game-Second defeat for Sewickley from Beaver-Score: Beaver, 40, Sewickley, 25. FREEDOM Bobcats outscored at Freedom-Exciting game to the end-First league game- Beaver staged comeback from 5-point edge - Bulldogs emerged victorious - Score: Beaver, 29, Freedom, 3l. ZELIENOPLE Beaver outplayed Zelienople for first league victory-Hawkins and Schwartz gave fine performance-Fast-moving match -Zelienople definitely overpowered- Score: Beaver, 48, Zelienople, 28. EVANS CITY Tackled Evans City in third league con- test-Trailed at half but staged exciting rally to win-Mclntosh high scorer with I4 points - Second league victory - Score: Beaver, 43, Evans City, 26. Dean Hawkins, Walter Mclntosh, James Staley, Dick Gridley, John Swouger, Kay Lewis, Tom Brodigan, James Clarke, Harold Smith, Bill Cornelius, Mr. E. Cottrell, coach. HOPEWELL Bobcats edged Hopewell for third league victory-Staged second half rally to win- Cridley captured scoring honors-Mclntosh insured victory with last-minute basket. Score: Beaver, 43, Hopewell, 40. ROCHESTER Locals downed Rochy in exciting home game-Gridley turned in fine performance with l8 points-Rochy staged exciting battle but could not defeat the attack of the Bobcats-Score: Beaver, 4l, Rochester, 38. MARS Beaver cagers defeated Planet men for fifth league victory-Second-string used for last half-Cornelius and Smith played good for the second-stringers-Score: Beaver 40, Mars, 22. MONACA Visited Monaca and defeated Indians for sixth straight league win-Indians staged exciting rally in second half-Fourth period very exciting-Score: Beaver, 26, Monaca, 25. MIDLAND Second league defeat for Beaver-Power- ful Leopards from Midland edged Bobcats on their own hardwood-Rough game and very thrilling for overflow crowd-Mclntosh high scorer for locals-Score: Beaver, 28, Midland, 35. FREEDOM Bobcats reversed previous Freedom score -Exciting game-Mclntosh scored l3 points-Jack Courtney played fine game- Hawkins scored winning tally ten seconds before the ending-Score: Beaver, 3l, Free- dom, 29. ZELIENOPLE Trounced Zelie for another league win -Second-string used for most of game- Lewis starred for subs-Second win over Zelie-Locals settled and played fine ball -Score: Beaver, 40, Zelie, 25. -43- Standing: Lawrence Loncher, Charles Linn, Dick Fleming, Dale Anzio, Carl Olm, Harold Smith. Seated: Jay Aldridge, James Staley, John Swauger, Kay Lewis, James Anderson, Donald Roush. EVANS CITY Beaver dropped heartbreaker to Evans City-l-lad three-point lead at halftime- Could not suppress gallant attack of the City men-Third league defeat-Second defeat at home-Score: Beaver, 42, Evans City, 43. HOPEWELL Victorious over Hopewell - Brodigan played much of game-Teamwork again up to par-Cridley high with 8 points-Second home engagement with Hopewell-Score: Beaver, 34, Hopewell, 26. ROCH ESTER Bobcats defeated Rochy on latter's hard- wood-Score tied at end of First, Second, and Third quarters-Beaver pulled ahead in final period-Mclntosh high with l3 points-Score: Beaver, 35, Rochy, 27. MARS Visited Mars for easy victory-Many second-stringers used-Eleventh league conquest-Cornelius played well-C-ridley high with l6 points-Score: Beaver, 49, Mars, 20. MONACA Locals defeated Monaca in last home contest-Indians outscored in every canto -Clarke gave standout performance and scored lO points-Score: Beaver, 48, Mon- aca, 34. MIDLAND Beaver cagers defeated by Midland in fast game-Last league contest of season -Leopards won crown-Mclntosh high for Bobcats-Final league record: l2 wins-4 losses-Score: Beaver, 32, Midland, 34. LEETSDALE Entertained by Leetsdale for final con- test-Bobcats edged-Victory never in- sured by either team-Very exciting con- clusion-Dalers made final basket-Score: Beaver, 28, Leetsdale, 30. -44- l Standing: Edward Freeland, Gregg McBride, James Adams, Stanley Boden, Vernon Casteel. Kneeling: Richard Campbell, Gordon Mlli gan, Ted Romig, Dick Cameron. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Beaver Jr. H. S. 23. .College Hill Jr. High 24 Beaver Jr. H. S 24 . . .ConwayJr. High 20 BeaverJr. H. S. 26 . . Freedom Jr. High 33 Beaver Jr. H. S. 20 .. Midland Jr. High l3 BeaverJr. H. S. 20 . . .Monaca Jr. High 30 BeaverJr. H. S. 27. .Rochester Jr. High 4l Beaver Jr. H. S. 28 .College Hill Jr. High 26 Beaver Jr. H. S. 23. Beaver Jr. H. S. l2 Beaver Jr. H. S. 12 Beaver Jr. H. S. l8 Beaver Jr. H. S. 34 'Overtime Won-5 Lost-8 Coach-Peter Kane. Conway Jr. High l9' Freedom Jr. High 24 Midland Jr, High l8 Rochesterjr. High 2l .Patterson Twp. Jr. Hi l3 --I 1...-. S 1' A 1' 1 S TIC S INDIVIDUAL SCORING Beaver High School outscored opponents EA l?ley I ' ' ' with a seasonal score of 750 points against HC 1505 a score of 606 points. Average 37.5 points aw 'ns ' ' Pe' game' glillfffz I ' Final record is I5 winsg 5 losses. Brodigan Cornelius . Reserves won 9g lost IO. lDid not play at Marsl. J. Courtney Lewis .... Smith . .. Willoughby Staley, . Swauger . I97 I7O I36 II4 47 33 I6 I4 I0 5 4 3 I One Meat Ball Top row-Helen Louise llouds, Ann Gardner, Caroline Anderson. Dorothy Kirk, Virginia Holt. lborotliy lit- Young, Eilytli Franz. Patty Ge-ssforil. Juan Kidd. llzirliarzi Snhn. M:irjin'ie Linrlzilil. Mary Lon Cobncr, lilartlm Netlierlnnd. lilctly llrirper. Donna Stnnlm. Mary Linn liinlv. Alice Zinkml. tiwendolyn Yonngt lfourtli row -l-lclcn VVliitc'l:in'. Bcity Lon Hrxrlcy. Ruth Millvr. Janet ROOSII. Kitty Lon Knowles, Elsie Kerr, Nancy Clllllllligllllm. june lirziliec. lilezinor Sli6t'w00d,. Miriam Flinner, Viviun linker, Mary Lon Nclylillen. Alma lirznitlionver. Putty Jolinsun. Ruth liberlc. Third row- Myrna Jean Evans. Mzirimi Mcllilliinney. Uorotliy Young. Helen Bilko. Mary Lon Ulm. llinris VY:ilstn1. l'l1yllis Maingzni. Jenn llziywnrd. -ludy Con1iL'i'. limmzi Jenn VVziy. Sliirlvy Curley. Joyce Cliannlwer. litlicline llzirth. Yvonne Gardner. Second row qlnne lilclxiligliliii. lit-tty Smith. Evelyn licvington. Yelvn llrynvr. lirinzi Ruiirlinck. Millie llelle Rzuler. Mary ,lane Miller. Annu llelle Henry. l':itty lilorgzin. lit-lin XYisln1vw, ,lnnrl Lucas. llonnxi lilclluznic. Putty lJ0Y:ui:nizin. lfront row- Lois Ann Courtney. lozinnn Rt-isingcr. llarlmrzi l':u'sons. Sally l.ind:il1l. l'liyllis Cnnpuii l':l1sy F!'j'IIlli't'. llvlly Ann Slim-ts. Sylvia Tl'lllTIlll'll'l'. joan: linigsmi. llnrulliy .Xinlv1'tim. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Beaver High School's Home Economics Club shares with the nation's housewives the problems of obtaining food and combat- ting shortage and higher prices. For this reason the club, under the expert guidance of Miss Elizabeth McKinley, directed its interest toward the fine arts of sewing and knitting. The first semester of the school year was devoted to sewing blouses, skirts, and dresses and knitting mittens, socks and sweaters. Colorful yarn were seen in the home In January a course was introduced for the the girls to become Learning to recognize meats, canned foods, how not to become a and bright materials economics room. in consumer buying purpose of teaching intelligent buyers. seals of approval on and other products, victim of fraud, and how to get the most for your money are just a few of the many problems that were studied. Recognizing quality in what you buy and studying trade marks and misleading state- ments in advertising also helped these girls in their pursuit of better buying. In February a beautiful tea was held. Refreshments were in keeping with the Valentine Day spirit. Speakers were invited to some of the meetings and presented valuable information to the girls. The Home Economics Club was organized in l94l and has been a constant aid to its members ever since. Eligible to participate in the club are the girls in the home eco- nomics classes. -47.. Old Black Magic i l Top row Jack liaycs. l.aYcrnc lllair. Dick Gritlley. Ross Jack, ,lim Staley. lloli Sclilcitcr. John McI,:iughlin. -lcrry llaugh, Dave Ellington. Laurie Prentice. llolv Shaw. lfifth row Cliarlcs Cole. Don Roush. llill Quay, jack lloag. John Swaugcr. Kay lmwis, tlornlun Ilasscll, Don Courtney, Dick livans. ,loc Brown. Fourth row Kivth St. Clair, lloli Archer. Douglas Graham. lirncsl Camcron. lfrcil lilien. Joe Milligan. liarl Scliccl. Sam Dunning. Dave jones, jim Scliwartz, lilcn XY:-llcr. Steve Sknrupzin. Third row Vl'illcm Yaiinlcrluicvt-ii. Nancy Amlerson, Peggy Riclmrtlson. Fay Alnlcrsuu, Janie Snitgcr. lit-tty Milligan. Nancy rxl'I'l'lSU'0!ig', Marjorie XVaguer, Dorothy Sit-nlicns, Alarjoric Yanclcrslicc, .lnau XVolf. Corrine Gifford. Juan Emmerich, Jim Clarkc. Sr-conrl row Mr. R1-her. llarliara. M:-aflows, Dolores Harris. Eleanor Graham. llarlrara Bennett, llcltc llraun. lllary Pinkerton. Sarallelle Scgmillcr, Jean Hays. Joan Bloom, Lois Ann Courtney. jean liarncs, Nolan Toliias. l rmu mu' Evelyn Mcllun. Norma Burton, janet Rousa, joan Holsinger. John Rliotles. Darrell Miller. l'aul llarpcr. .Xnn Mcflnvern, Lois Ann Stout. Martlia Howe, Audrey llenmlcrson. Frank Iiuliingcr. SCIENCE CLUB ln order that man may survive in the atomic age, the need for well-trained and intelligent scientists is greater than ever. With greater interest in all things scientific as its main objective, the Senior Science Club is doing its part in helping our future scientists to be well prepared for their oncoming work. Many projects accomplished during the year contributed to the successful program of this group. An early fall activity of the club was a trip to the Buhl Planetarium, which proved entertaining as well as educa- tional. Of special interest among the films shown during the year was one concerning synthetic rubber. Conducted from time to time were special experiments, performed by various members of the club. Chemistry and Physics students were eligible to join this organization which was directed by Mr. Reber. The Senior Science Club, ever alert to the discoveries of the scientific world, is definitely an asset to its members. -48- Dancing in the Dark James Staley, James Buckenheimer, Dotti Jones, Martha Netherland, Don Roush, Marion Mclflhinney. THE BOBCAT CLUB Had anyone stepped into the Beaver High gymnasium on a Saturday evening during the l9-45-l946 school year they would have seen that something new had been added. The Beaver Bobcat Club is one ot the newer organizations in the school, having been organized in the tall of l944 under the direction of Mr. Smith, and continuing this year under the sponsorship of Mr. Franz. The large crowds attending these Satur- day evening dances showed that their popularity was wide-spread. Each member was assured entertainment at these social gatherings because table games were pro- vided for those who did not wish to dance. Music for the dancing was furnished by the latest records. Along the line of refresh- ments, Coca-Cola was sold at the unusual coke bar. The program of the club, however, consisted not only ot these Saturday evening dances but also of some special and novel events. Among these was an outstanding Christmas dance. Beautiful decorations, in keeping with the Yuletide spirit, adorned the gym, A popular orchestra provided the music for this semi-formal dance. The student body and the servicemen alumni at Beaver High were eligible to attend these dances and the gym was usually filled if not crowded. Sophomore Class Officers President . . . Martha Netherland Vice President . . . A Dale Anzio Secretary . . . . Joanne Lees Treasurer, . , .Don Kennedy hw- HOME ROOM 213- Top Row--Pat Hatfy, Don Kennedy, Bill Smith, Tom Kisick, John Wilson, John Anderson, Bob Galey, Connie Scheetz, Third Row-Jim Rarick, Charles Eicher, George Overly, Mary Romig, Mary Lou Ende, Frank Brozich, Thomas Vates, Dick Moss, Second Rod-Mr, Reber, Dolores Paschall, Hazel Dawson, Janet Lucas, Dorothy Kirk, Patti Johnson, Donna Staub, Sally Mitchell, Judy Cooper, First Row7Juanita Reed, Ruth l-leberling, Fern Barnett, Joyce Chambers, Barbara Brant, Donna Jean Frazier, Gloria Snitger, Ruth Wolf. HOME ROOM 216- Top Row-Ralph Scott, Bob Kidd, Ranny Baker, Jay Aldridge, Calvin Hen- derson, John Nugent, Fourth Row-Mr. Smith, Donald Gorden, Robert Walker, Paul Brockett, Bill Cool, Bill Todd, Edward Daellenbach, Third Row-Howard Reynolds, Bruce Ferguson, Vivian Wiegman, Evelyn Rogus, Ann Armstrong, Lawrence Loncher, George Pauvlinch, Second Row-Yvonne Gardner, Juanita Nelson, Alice Zinkan, Janet Fagan, Patricia Sellers, Phyllis Mangan, Olive Mae Hites, First Row-Freda Mason, Eleanor Staats, Velva Bryner, Patty De Vananzio, Shirley Curley, Mary Lou Cobner, Margie Lindahl, Vivian l-lartenbach, Adelle Bernauer. H51, HOME ROOM 213 HOME ROOM 216 JL. bi-LS. 9042, HOME ROOM 215- Top Row-Charles Schnuth, Dave Hawthorne, Robert Conlon, James Mc- Brien, Jack Witty, Kenneth Bradshaw, Bob Kerr, Eugene Kullen, Peter Partridge, Third Row-Ronald Starkey, Harrison Niedergal, Dale Anzio, Betty Scott, Barbara Sohn, Harry Gerting, John Waddell, Ralph Peterson, Glen Evans, Second Row-Mr. Kane, Catherine Schall, Barbara Morgan, Shirley Cessna, Alma Branthoover, Joanne Lees, Emma Jean Way, Helen Galia, Janice Hanley, First Row-Velma Jean Jones, Nancy Cunningham, Myrna Jean Evans, Grace Heidiger, Gwendolyn Young, Ethlyn Barth, Kathleen Petry, Mary Lou McMillen. HOME ROOM 212- HOME ROOM 215 HOME ROOM 212 Top Row-Karl Gussenhofen, Harry Bloom, Harold Henderson, Ralph Foster, Tom Brodigan, James Arlowe, Duane Slaugenhaupt, Paul Mitchell, Third Row--Charles Linn, Richard Fleming, John Bogard, Carl Olm, Robert Scheel, Jay Anderson, William Pendy, Ralph Davis, Second Row-Mrs. Simons, Betty Stahlman, Virginia Figley, Betty Meeder, Reba Gillespie, Alene Roll, Elsie Kerr, Betty Hupp, First Row-Peggy Frasier, Sara Jane Douds, Delia Wishnew, Mary Agnes Purdy, Eleanor Dapper, Jean Campbell, Jean Hayward, Vivian Baker, Martha Netherland. - 52 W. Top Ron' ltnli Sliziw. 'Finn illCl'lllI'L'. Rziyiiieiiiil C'zirp:r. llriwziril l'zii'pei'. llirh Cililctnxiii, qltill Qiiziv, liihn Rhoilcs, llill Cool, llyrinii tiriiwliwr, Dick Ciuipeix lliiiizirrl fiililv. luzirl bclivvl. Ln-cil iYilloiiglilmly. Fifth Row Lyle llaiilry. limi l'iii1i'tiivy, llill Crriii-liiis. .luck llrizig. l.ziYci'iiu lll:iii'. 'l'4im lli'oilipz:in. llztmlil Smith, Slove Slmriiiiziii. Serin Mtwiuii. ,lirhii l':iiix'liiicli. llnh l'llllll- Fam-th Raw-fjin1 Sizifvy, lbonglzis tirziliziin. Dick Cziinplwll. Riilii-rt llzirrvit. jiri- Ili-own. Glen hNv?llC'l'. Civiinic Slicetz. Clizirlcs Linn. llzirry llliioin. Rleliziril Moss. llnli Scliziiigliency. 'l'hird Row Ki-iiiiy Young, Clicstci' ltoiim-i'. George l':iiivlincli. john llug:ii'il. llzii'i'i:-un Nicilcrgztl. ,luck XY:itici'son. l'Itlw:ii'il llziclluiilmzit-li. Dick Cziiiieiwiii. Holi l.:iiizili:m liilwzinl l i'ei-lziiiil. ,luck Court- ney. jim lliiekciilieitmw. Svcoiiil Row- 3110111 Ilxillcy. llzirry Smith. Keith St. Clair. llzile Rose. tiiiriluii llusscll. Tom Kissick, liriiest Caiitieroii. llzu-nlil lleiiili-i'siiii. Kzirl Ulm. .Xl:iii Reno, I i':uik lliiliingef. joe Milligan. Front Row- 'Sant lbumiiiig. lJ:ii'rell Miller. Ross jack. Mr. Smith. Charles Cole. lfrctl l'i'itcliai'il, Floyd Stziitsllvy. Jack lfsiycs. john Blelguigliliii. Mr. Cottrell. lixiy Lewis. llziviil Cltzunhers. B. A. C. The dream of many young men of high school age is having a place where they may go to participate in the sports which they like best. Such a dream was made a reality for the male students of B. H. S. when the Boys' Athletic Club was established two years ago in charge of Mr. Smith. Today, under the able supervision of Mr. Cottrell and Mr. Smith, the organization meets each Wednesday night in the high school gymnasium. lt proves to be a haven for all athletes, where they may go to enjoy and better themselves in a sport of their choosing. After a few meetings the basketball team which was to represent the B. A. C. was chosen. The team visits other schools and plays teams of many other organizations. In addition to basketball, the club features a box' ing and wrestling program. Those who prefer boxing can learn many unknown tricks of the sport, and by having their faults corrected may learn much more about the art. Many new tricks and vital holds are shown to the boys wanting to wrestle, and by wrestling with each other they learn and enjoy the sport. Calisthenics are sometimes performed by ones wishing to develop muscles and learn more about exercises. By holding contests in push-ups, sit-ups, and other difficult maneuvers, much interest is centered on this division. With so many boys leaving for military training the need for a sound mind and body is very urgent. This athletic training prepares the boys for their future life, helps to develop muscles, and above all, teaches each boy to lead a clean, honest life. At the first meeting, the following officers were elected for the club: President, Floyd Standley, Vice President, John McLaughlin, Secretary, Fred Pritchard, Treasurer, Jack Bayes, and Chairman of Program Committee, Charles Cole. lt is the work of these officers that keeps the club o source of enjoyment and athletic education for all, Till the End of Time Top Row-Charles Cole, Joe Brown, Paul Farrell. Third Raw-Phyllis Cooper, Dorothy Jones, Mary Edith Harvey, Patsy Frymire, Marian McElhinney, Beatrice Hanley, Ernestine Casteel. Second Row-Mr. Paterick, Sally Lindahl, Doris Traylor, Grace Mecklem, Joan Enigson, Dorothy Anderton, Marjorie Edwards, Peggy Anderson. Front Row-Robert Schleiter, Joanna Reisinger, John Rhodes, Barbara Kretchmar, Darrell Miller, Mary Copeland, Glen Weller. EDITORIAL STAFF Building a Shingas is a full year lob. From the selection of a staff to the final distribution of the completed book, from the balance on hand in September until the final Account Closed in May it takes many people innumerable hours of tedious, technical work. From this standpoint then we can see that publishing a yearbook is no slight task. First, an editor-in-chief must be selected. Creative ability, new ideas or variations of old ones, ability to write or get others to write, ability to coordinate all the departments into one well functioning unit are some of the qualities the prospective editor must have. Upon that editor's shoulders rests the responsi- bility of supervising everything that goes between the two covers. Barbara Kretchmar was chosen for this position and to you, the reader, we leave the decision as to how well she fulfilled her obligations. Many obligations also fall to the business manager. Contracts and contacts must be made with the outside business world in order to accomplish the actual pro' duction. Pictures, covers lincluding design, color, pad- ding, material, etc.l engraving plates and printing costs must be ascertained. Reliable firms to give quality products and services are essential, yet the manager needs to think of economy as well. Robert Schleiter very capably handled these business details. Aiding him to no small extent were Glen Weller, Mary Copeland and Joanne Reisirger. 'lhese three planned and carried out a very successful sales campaign. Results of this speak for themselves. In all, 665 books were ordered, the greatest individual number ever sold by any Class of B. H. S. to date. Naturally, a successful campaign is the result of efforts by the sales force. Compliments are in order to the follow- ing sales people: Ann Gardner, Barbara Parsons, Ernest Cameron, Jack Boag, Ross Jack, James Clarke, Sylvia Trumpeter, Helen Girdler, Dolores Newton, Elsie Dawson, Betty Ann Sheets, Caroline Anderson, Roberta Altenbaugh, Edith Burgess, Ruth Cool, Helen Whitelaw, Garnette Peoples, Betty Smith, Blanche Anderson. Three parallel lines of work must be coordinated. Starting in September the Art Staff, Phyllis Cooper, Mary E. Harvey and Sally Lindahl worked on designs suggested by the general theme. First a rough sketch, revised to a more detailed one, proportions checked, possibly another revision and then the final copy drawn and India inked on white cardboard. While -54- Top Row-Ann Gardner, Barbara Parsons, Ernest Cameron, Jack Boag, Ross Jack, James Clarke, Sylvia Trumpeter, Helen Girdler. Second Row-Betty Ann Sheets, Caroline Anderson, Roberta Altenbaugh, Edith Burgess, Dorothy De Young, Ruth Cool, Mary Jo Casico, Norma Jean Howe, Front Row-Helen Whitelaw, Garnette Peoples, Betty Smith, Dolores Newton, Blanche Anderson, Phyllis Bradshaw, Martha Brown, Elsie Dawson, Lena Taormina. TYPISTS AND SALESMEN this is going on the photography staff goes about its tasks of scheduling group pictures, collecting snap- shots, selecting, trimming, mounting all types always with several objectives in view lil to use only good pictures, C23 to make sure every pupil in school is pictured at least once, Q31 to present those pictures as attractively as possible. Peggy Anderson, Dorothy Anderton, Ernestine Casteel, Joan Enigsan and Patsy Frymire ably handled this assignment as you have already seen. To meet deadlines, to get these panels, pictures, zinc etchings as well as copy to the engraver or printer an time was the task of Dotti Jones. Dates were watched with the idea of saving the greatest amounts through taking advantage of largest dis- counts. John Rhodes, as class treasurer, was respon- sible for seeing that all bills were paid promptly. The third of these groups, the writers group, starts its work about the first of November. Clubs, Athletics, Music, Organizations and Features must all have a fair portion of the available space. Collecting data, formulating write-ups, revising or rewriting-that is the order of business. Pupils who, along with ability to write had a knowledge of these individual depart- ments were selected to do this work. Marjorie Edwards, Club Editor, Doris Traylor, Music Editor, Gracie Mecklem and Paul Farrell, Sports Editors, Beatrice Hanley, Marion McElhinney, Joe Brown, Pete Cole, Feature Writers are responsible for this part of the whole task. Nor should we forget Darrell Miller, our Literary Editor. At times his task was most disagreeable. Whether to O. K. or reject, revise or rewrite articles submitted, often caused him plenty of trouble but we feel that he has met the situation successfully. We believe that this group need not apologize for its work. When these articles were all O,K'd, the copy then had to be prepared for the printer. Here is where the typists came in. This is exacting work also, as it entailed letter perfect typing. Names, particularly, are difficult and must be perfect because the printer sets them in type exactly as they appear on the copy. Phyllis Bradshaw, Martha Brown, Mary Jo Cascio, Dorothy De Young, Norma Jean Howe and Lena Taormina handled this exacting job. All these phases must be coordinated so that copy is ready about the time the plates are. A dummy is prepared and sent to the printer. Galley and final proofs must be checked before the work is finally completed. Altogether 49 Seniors took part in this activity so it really can be classified as a class project. And so, as Shingas Adviser, may I take this opportunity to thank the staff members for their splendid coopera- tion in all phases of this important project. 'izfrwf fi ..55.. Junior Class Play l BEGINNER'S LUCK On December l3, l945, the Junior class presented their play, Beginner's Luck . The play, directed by Miss Youngling, was a three-act comedy written by Glenn Hughes. The play took place in a studio apart- ment in Greenwich Village, New York City, and concerned three ycung girls with a hopeful future and because of a certain Mr. X they were successful. Throughout the play Birdie Brown, society editor of the Falls City Gazette , provided much laughter. The Juniors presented us with a play which portrayed talent and leadership and was well received by an appreciative audience. G55W Yatata - Yatata! Top row-Thomas McClure, William Lohr, Joan Bloom, Catherine Lindley, Martha Howe, Sam Morton, Jack Wotterson, Third row--Roberta Altenbaugh, Dorothy DeYoung, Patty Gessford, Jean Emmerich, Nancy Armstrong, Barbara Korn, Madelyn Vought. Second row-Evelyn Mellon, Margie Wagner, Jane Snitger, Barbara Meadows, SaraBelle Segmiller, June Brabec, Kitty Mason. Front row-Sam Dunning, William Cornelius, Elizabeth Keenan, Miss Youngling, Joanne Kidd, Edythe Franz, Joan Holsinger. ECHO Of the students, by the students, and for the students. This description fits the Echo, the school newspaper, perfectly. This publication prints timely news about the school's activities and the stu- dents. Members of the journalism class serve on the editorial staff. Divided into several sections, each section of the Echo is assigned to a member or members of the staff to be completed. These divisions include the editorials, written on some timely subject, clublicity-material concern- ing clubs and organizations of the school, and the gossip column, which is exactly what the name indicates. Servicemen's Scribbles c o n t a i n s news about the servicemen of B. H. S. To take care of sports, the Sportlight is published on one page. A unique feature of this publication is a description of favored institutions such as the study halls, the detention hall and the corridors. Super Duds introduced the latest fads and gadgets that the students sported. Sometimes, the scheduled assembly programs were printed for the oncoming month. Miscellaneous features such as jokes, plans for parties or write-ups on the faculty completed the paper. ln February the Echo Staff sponsored a dance appropriately called the Heart Hop. The gym was decorated in accordance with Valentine's Day. Unusual refreshments were served at this successful party. This popular paper is distributed about once a month to the students and also sent to the servicemen of Beaver High School through the courtesy of the Beaver P. T. A. Co-editors were Elizabeth Keenan and Joanne Kidd. Miss Mary Jane Youngling is the faculty adviser. -57-. Song of ongs Top run' -Suv Knight. lflniily liiigli-. Janis llagc. livclyn Ruglts. Mona ,lane YVillongliliy, Ili-tty Scott, Alice Zinkan, Ann Ai'iitsti'mig. illnria Snitgi-r, Shirley Ov:-rliolt, Patty Sliivcly. lfiftli row lii':u'c lliiyil. ,lane .Xml Slattlfvr. Ann llcggs. Myrna llainvll, llaxcl Mi-Cznnlluss, llclly Rllotlos, Rvlia liilli-sitio. .Xli-nr Noll. Sntiltia lluvllatiau, llolm-cs Cllriswvll, lilsicl XYL-luster. Fnnrtlt row .lane i':isliiiiii'in-. Doris 'l'rayloi'. litltlyn liartli. lirzicv lirytn-r. llzu'liai':i llranrl, Ilona joan lfrazit-i'. Sally Nlitulivll, .Mlm-lv llvriixiuc-1', Margie l'Iiln'arils. liitty Lou Knowles, Marie H null. Tltiril row llclsy Stiwitttln-i's. Connie 'l'ililfI. Carmt-lim' Luci. Viviun llziiwciilvzn-li, Ruth Cool, Mary -ln Ca-Cin. l'atty XYalli-rs. lla-lt-n llill-cn. Patsy Wuiiiils, -loan BlCC'lcai'y. Patsy Sellers. Sccnnil rovi' l'atty Suissons. I,:ivcrii4- Cusick, Mary ,Xgncs Vniwly. Ruth llnlt. .Xlnm llrant- ltoovcr, Lois Ilnumgarcl. llurntlxy Yonnj.5. lirlna l'ctci'smi. Lois llarni-s. llarliara lfiitcltcr. Front mw--l'cggzy 'l'i'i:u1cv. lli'lin't-s llarris. lilt-ainn' Staats. Nancy Mcllriilu. lilnria Harkins, ,loan Ilartlcy, Mary Ann Scln-el. Naunii Sclinailcr. Rntli hlolnisun. lf:-rne Ilarncll. CHORUS As beautiful as the fall coloring, as vibrant as a winter wind and as refreshing as a spring breeze are the songs of the chorus, and just as varied. The chorus, in its second year of direction by Mr. Caputo, has been enjoyed by everyone who had the opportunity to hear their young feminine voices blending as one in some beautiful melody. These songsters do not confine their talents to only one type of music, either. Monday, Wednesday or Friday, third period, they can be heard practicing, perhaps a waltz such as Let My Song Fill Your Heart, a patriotic song such as This ls My Country, a song from a popular show such as Oh, What a Beautiful Morning from Oklahoma and you may hear an operatic air such as Beauteous Night from Tales of Hoffmann. Being a chorus member is not all fun and glory as may be thought. Many hours of hard work are behind every song the chorus sings but the numerous compliments they received are ample compensation for the work of the fifty some individual voices that make up the chorus. Throughout the seasons the chorus plays its part in the school's life cheerfully. ln the fall it helps another year of school life get started. During the winter it helps the school celebrate the holidays with hymns for Thanksgiving and carols for Christmas. lt was the chorus who helped make the spring festival such a great suc- cess. At different occasions through the school year the Beaver High Songsters entertained during school assemblies and at various churches and meetings in the com- munity with a fine selection of both choral and solo numbers, We the Class of '46 are justly proud of our school chorus and feel that the rest of the school is of the same opinion. -58-. l'Symphony THE ORCHESTRA As varied as the seasons are the songs played by the orchestra. Mendelsohn's Nocturne and a march Victory are played equally well by these musicians. The orchestra has really played a fine selection ot music this year, with something to please everybody. Their selections have ranged from the light classic to the heavy operatic all'S. This musical organization is always will- ing to help when its services are needed. The orchestra is made up of those from the seventh to the twelfth grades that are will- ing and able to work hard. Each member must have some musical talent and be will- ing to cooperate with the other twenty-tour members. When not actually in front of the tootlights the orchestra and their director, Mr. Caputo, spend much time practicing so they will be prepared it called on unexpect- edly. Though most of the appearances of the orchestra are made at the school, they have also distinguished themselves at other events. They have played at several of the churches in Beaver and at several concerts which were open to the public. The main one ot these concerts was in March when the orchestra, band, and chorus cooperated to produce one of the best Spring Music Festivals Beaver High has ever had. In May the orchestra combined with the band to form the musical background for the May Day. The music at the Graduation exercises was also played by the orchestra. The orchestra is a very important part of the school and has upheld its tine reputation as one of the best orchestras in the county. Director: Mr. Dominica Caputo. Percussion: Richard Fleming, Edward Freed, Robert Galey. Strings: Willem Vanderhoeven, Norma Burton, Jean Campbell, Mary Lou Ende, Maorni Schuader, Patricia Walters, Joan Walt, Margaret Young. Woodwinds: Jerry Hough, Harry Mohnken, Ralph Peterson, Jim Staley, Helen Whitelaw. Brass: Richard Campbell, Glen Evans, Robert Scott, William Standley. Piano: Myrna Jean Evans, Virginia Figley, Kathleen Petrie, Vivian Wiegman. Organ: SaraBelle Segmiller. -59.- Follow the Gleam l'Itlwar4ls. fiwcnilolyn l'cttt-rsoii 'l'liiril Rmr-fllarlizira llranml. lion na jean Frazier. Norma liilrtmi liarlvara llcnnctt. Vivian VU-ig Luci. Eleanor Graham. Zcla llam Frazier. lk-tty Stalilman, janv Fagan. Secxinfl Riivv--f-lziiic Snit Arrnstroiig. Sarallcllc Svgiiiillvi' Margie lVagner. Jean llays Millie Ratlvr. lfrtna ltrimlizick llortitliy Yonnif. llvlvn llillcii Cll1l.I'l'lllL'1'!4. Mary Lon Mel-lillin Innes. Elsie Kerr. Nancy Clin ningliam. Vclva llryncr. lifllltllll l'ictnrt'. 'liop Row' Mary l,on lflmlc, Ann .'Xri11sli'nm: Margie Linmlalil. Mary l,iin Colm ner. l'liyllis Cooper. -loan linig lie Yoiiniz, llorotliy Kirk. Ma l'iiiiiiii'i'ick. liriicstinc l':islcL'l. litlith llnrgcss. tiraciv Mecklc-ni. Tliirtl Row llotti jones. Shirley l'nrlcy. juni llaiwaiil. llt-len Clallia, Donna Slanli. Rita llnrclli. llctly VVilliiiis. Nancy Anrlerson llorotliy Stcpliciis. llazcl llziirsoii, llvlia Wisliiivw. -loan VV1ilf. Second Row- Mrs. Sinione, liinma juan VVay. .Ivan FItIl'llllIl'll. l'atti -lolinsani. lilsic llawson. l'liyllis Klaiiizan. Yvonne liarmlner. lilcanor Sliurwoocl. blnanila Ru:-ml. Marjorie Y:iinlvi'slicu. lla-tty Ann Slit-cts. liottiini Row Dolores Newton. l'IlvaiinraS1:ia1s. llutly Scott. lietty Marin- llrann. Mary Pinkerton, Lois Stout, llarliara Meadows. -lnnu llralicc. Mary ,lane Miller. Ruth Miller, Anflruy llcinlurson. TRI The Tri-l-li-Y, organized as the Girl Reserves two years ago, is the first club of its kind in Beaver High School. The change from the Girl Reserves to the Tri-Hi-Y was due largely to the fact that nearly every high school in the valley has a Tri-Hi-Y organiza- tion. The district meetings for the Tri-Hi-Y clubs are held at Beaver Falls. Each year new members are welcomed into the club at an installation service. Early in the fall, a beautiful installation ceremony was conducted by Mrs. Simons, the club sponsor, in the Beaver High School audi- I-Y torium. Mothers of the girls were invited to attend. The service by candlelight was very impressive and a spirit of reverance prevailed. The purpose of the club is to instill in its members social, spiritual, physical and men- tal development. These ideas are carried out by projects designed to further those goals. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior girls are eligible to join the Tri-Hi-Y. Girls in the club agree that it is definitely an essential part of high school life. Top l'ictnr0, Top Row' lfraiicis Taliay. Mary Riimigli. l't-gm Antlcrson. livclyn Rngns. Alien Zinkan. lllancli Anrlcrsoii. Rnlli Cool. Marv ,ln Casvio. lllargit Lockliart. lilizalvctli Keenan l'liyllis llawtlinrnc, Joanne Kiilrl lfourtli Row -Mary Copclanil Sally Blitclivll. Vivian llakt-r ,lntly Cooper, Corinne tlil'loi'rl Doris tiallaglicr, l7raiir:c': Leary lflzizilictli Cliamlic-rs, Ivan Ann llarnes. Norma Jn-an llotrc. lluttx llarpur. Kitty Knowles. lllarjoric man. Marilia llowc. Carim-lint ilton. llolimrus llarris, l'n-gym gvr. Lois Ftiin C-inrtiicy. 'loan ltlooni, liclty Milligan. .Yanrt lirlytli Franz. First Row Alma lll'L'ClfL'IIl'lllfZl'. Patty Rnosa, juan Holsinger. Rntli Vtinlf, low: Myrna liziriivtt. .lean jones. Alana son. Sylvia 'l'i'iiinpi'tci', Sally l.inrlalil. Barliara l'arsons, Patsy lfryntirv. Joanne Rviisiiigcr. Mary Harvey. Fonrtli Row lletty Harley. Mary Lou Ulm, llorotliy rion l'lnincr. ,loan I.:-cs. llarliara Solin, Patty llc Yznianzio, jean Junior Class Officers l President. . . . , . . .... Donald Courtney Vice-President ..,. ,... R obert Shaw Secretary. . . . . Lois Ann Stout Treasurer .,... John Swauger -51... HOME ROOM 208- HOME ROOM 104-1 Top rowvGerry Hough, Fred Pritchard, Robert Pugh, Emil Steffen, Cecil Willoughby, Walter Mclntosh, Milton Black, Donald Roush. Third row-eDouglas Graham, Alan Reno, Richard Cooper, Harold Smith, Frenchy Jefferson, William Adams, Don Crawford, Ray Morgan, Nolan Tobias. Second rowgMiss Youngling, Joan Holsinger, Peggy Meyers, Ruth Hult, Lois Baumgard, Carmeline Luci, Jane Snitger, Joan Bloom, Betty Milligan. Front row-Alma Breckenridge, Marjorie Vanderslice, Lucille Graham, Janet Roosa, Corrine Gifford, Fay Anderson, Dolores Harris, Loretta Margoni. Top row-Robert Barton, Donald Taylor, Lester Frazer, Howard Cable, Dale Rose, William Qual, Robert Shaw, Howard McGarr. Fourth row-William Lohr, Paul Harper, Clarence Kane, Jack Wotterson, James Maratta, Sam Dunning, Melvin Hogsett, Donald Courtney, Keith St. Clair. Third rowalilizabeth Chambers, Eleanor Graham, Martha Howe, Nancy Armstrong, Frances Leary, Mariorie Wagner, Patti Turner, Zello Hamilton. Second row-Mr. Paterick, Dorothy Shutey, Peggy Richardson, Mary Pinker- ton, Barbara Bennett, Rita Burelli, June Brabec, Eleanor Sherwood. Front row-Audrey Henderson, Evelyn Mellon, Betty Wilkens, Donna McGuane, Barbara Neville, Dorothy Stephens, Joan Wolf, Rose Romig. H.R 104 H. R 208 HOME ROOM 214- Top Row-David Chambers, Gordon Hassell, Byron Gardner, Edward Moravec, Tom McClure, Third Row-Jack Courtney, Jim Cowan, Alan Reehl, William Peters, Tom Russler, Harold Beecher, Second Row-Helen McLaughlin, Catherine Lindley, Jean Emmerich, Jean Ann Barnes, Betty Harper, First Row-Mary Jane Miller, Betty Marie Braun, Norma Burton, Helen Bilko, Lorainne Ellwood, Doris Gallagher. HOME ROOM 105- Top Row-Don Boyle, John Skertic, John Swauger, James Staley, Kay Lewis, Dick Hayes, Alan Sullivan, Third Row-Harry Mahnken, Earl Scheel, Harry Prothero, Sam Morton, Bill Cornelius, Willem Vanderhoeven, Bud Dailey, Bob Archer, Second Row-Miss Lawson, Nancy Anderson, Madelyn Vaught, Kitty Mason, Gwendolyn Peterson, Barbara Korn, Miriam Flinner, Edithe Pupich, First Row-Marie Hood, Grace Boyd, Ann Beggs, Jane Casbourne, Jean Hays, SaraBelle Segmiller, Ann McGovern, Lois Ann Stout, Barbara Meadows. HOME ROOM 214 HOME ROOM 105 As Time Goes By DECEMBER First day of that month that has lots of presents. First basketball game-of course they would have to play it away. At least we won. -Mrs. Cummins tells us she wants themes with punctuation and in English. -Assembly, Film On the Air, and 'Army Air Corps. Leetsdale at Beaver. A basketball game finally got to Beaver. You're okay, boys. Bobcat Dance-great stuff, the recording machine worked okay. Basketball-Sewickley at Beaver, we outnum- bered them in points. The Junior Class gave us a very small preview of the Junior Class Play. -December l3. None other than the date of the Junior Class Play-it was tops, Juniors. -Snow at last. -Another Bobcat Dance, a success as always. -Everyone has turned from devils to angels- even Ed Freed-l'll bet the teachers wish Christmas would come more often. Absenteeism rapidly increases as flu gets more of down-funny the teachers stand through it Ci . -That wasn't ver nice of Mrs. Cummins to start Y the class so nice and end it with a test. -These kind of school days are okay-Speech class gave a good assembly. -Two more shopping days until Christmas lcount- ing todayl. -Christmas Eve was quite the thing-it's good to see some of our friends back for Christmas. -The big day, and that's for sure. Two Christ- mases in a row now that we've had rain on top of snow-it was still a wonderful Christmas. -Bobcat Club had another okay dance-the decorations were luscious and crowd was im- mense. -Goodbye to the old year and hello to the new year-a lot has happened in this past year. JANUARY -We return to the knowledge factory to regain our strength. -Beaver is host to Ho ewell Ho ewell didn't P 1 P hope good enough this time-they lost. -Rochester ventures to Beaver-only to get wal- loped. -The second year Spanish class is really moanin and groanin because of the tests. -The Bobcats show through with another dance. l5-Fred Bale had us all going-are you a sheep?? l6-l7-What all the kids dislike-semester exams. 23-Mrs. May leaves us and Mrs. Evans joins us. Good luck Mrs. Evans. I8-After a long siege with Midland-Beaver lost, enough said. 21-Oh why, oh why-do those teachers have to give the test papers back with all those red marks on them. 22-Freedom visits Beaver with no breaks from the Maroon and Gray-they wanted to fight about it too. 23-Latin Club has a meeting in 2l6. 25-The Zip is taken out of Zelienople when we played on their hardwood. 26-What goes-go course, another Bobcat Dance. 30-We see a film-the girls in l03 found that they can't knit in the dark. FEBRUARY 6-An event of national importance!! The first robin all done up in earmuff and gloves shoveled a path through two foot of snow into Mrs. Cum- mins' sixth period study hall-just to be with the rest of the bird-brains-so I hear. 8-Recognition for a job well done-The new members chosen from the Senior class enter the ranks of the National Honor Society. IO-We understand Annie Maratta has decided to come to school in the mornings- Just to see how the other half Iives. l4-The Hugo Brandt Concert party showed us the heavier side of music but no one complained. Hats off to an excellent assembly group. I5-Another Basketball victory over Monaca which in case you're interested, and we know you are, put us in a league runners-up. i6-The Echo Staff puts over a big deal! The Heart Hop is up to its regular form and we appreciate it. Yer darn well right!! 20-Boxing, wrestling, tumbling and calisthenics are rough but us B. H. S.'ers, were tough and we proved it in a super colossal assembly! Some people even can play basketball, or so we've heard! 21-Plenty of food for the Band and Orchestra, but they earned the banquet with plenty of hard work. 23-The Community Frolic sponsored by the Civic Club goes over with a bang. May these con- tinue. 25-From here on in we shall delve into the crystal ball-We can see the events to come but the days are a little hazy. But we're tryingll 27-Some more movies- Command Performance and Airwaves, -54- Spring The end of the term came, or should l say The End for the seniors. Once again Mr. Caputo presented the Spring Music Festival. Notes lsour or otherwisel filled the auditorium with the greatest of ease while the audience sat back and listened. That swing band was really solid from way down deep. Bobcat dances were still in full swing and they were until number 20 was completed. They had to get their fifty cents worth-natchl Many college representatives visit the seniors, did their best to persuade us to continue our education at their school, maybe if they knew us they wouldn't want us. The Sophomores had a party and, from all indications, was on the beam. We al- ways seemed to miss all the noble dances. Science Club showed us some more of those so-called possible things but they all seem impossible to me. Of course, some people can understand them. Hot digs, a full length movie, Mutiny on the Bounty. April started out okay and things end the same. Bobcat Club was still holding more and more of those super dances. We hope they continue next year because they were really something, and they'll be missed by all if they are discon- tinued. May Day practice was in full swing and as other years, the queen was chosen. Wasn't she the most beautiful yet, it's for sure she can't be beat. There was always one thing among all the wonderful things that we totally detest in every six weeks, guess what that was. You guessed it, report cards. We stayed with it to the end and we're glad. Well, sleep was visiting us once again. Eas- ter vacation finally reached us and what a vacation! Three whole days, can you imag- ine. Didn't we tell you, We Dare to be Dif- ferent. All the girls, with their new Easter togs, attended church once again. Some even went to Sunrise Service. The men just couldn't understand us but if they only knew, we couldn't understand them either so we were even. We returned to school with a happy thought, the Junior-Senior Prom. Were we dreaming or just what did happen! lt was really super and we feel quite safe leaving the honor of being a Senior to the Juniors. lt was something to remember and we are going to remember because we won't be able to forget. April showers bring May flowers. Spring fever had gathered us up in its clutches but we just had to snap out of it because this month was too full of excite- ment. First of all this was the month the Shingas was distributed-you'll like it be- cause it's really superb. May Day was finally here, after all that practice. The perform- ance was really superfine and everything turned out just too too exact. As other years, we prayed the night before to keep it from raining. Caps and gowns were handed out las if we wanted theml as the last resort to make us think we should settle down. lt did make us feel a little more like grown-ups. The arrival of Senior Day and Senior Assem- bly, however, took us back to our childhood days. lt really hurt to see the Juniors move up into our seats but I guess we just couldn't stay in high school forever. No more school for the Seniors but we weren't graduated as yet so we had to stay around. So exciting, so laughable, so entertainable- of course, the Senior Class Play. Mrs. Cum- mins really did a wonderful job in making our play a great success-we think it was the best and even better. One of the biggest events of the year-our picnic. Wasn't it just superl One didn't know where ones mind was, did one? That's another thing we'll never forget. Baccalaureate Service again brought back the serious side of life. Everyone enjoyed the speaker immensely and we all acted like ladies and gentlemen with the exception of chewing gum and that's a necessity. The Senior Banquet and Senior Dance-what a gala event. We ate and ate until all the room was filled and then we ate more. How we managed to dance after all that is beyond me. As the grand finale approached and the completion of our wonderful times were near at hand, we wished we were green little Freshmen once again. After Commencement we departed with our beautiful memories of our beloved Beaver High School. win 95 , 3 KY fy W 66 99 Summer Time li HU, N My t V. M. 5, 1.3 QD if ill, Q V f BOB SCHLEITER DICK GRIDLEY HOWARD MCGARR HOWARD JOHN KAY LEWIS Some Prize Pictures PETE COLE JACK BAYES LAVERNE BLAIR RICHARD EVANS BOB BARRETT -67- GLEN WELLER SAM MORTON TOM BRODIGAN BOB SHAW CECIL WILLOUGHBY Oh, Captain, My Captain Take Me Out to the Ball Game Third Row: Dick McMahon, Jim Staley, Pete Kane, Jerry Hough, Keith St. Clair. Sec- Row: Bill Cornelius, John Swauger, Bob Schleiter, Jim Schwartz, Paul McMahon, LaVerne Blair, Bob Schaughency, Jack Courtney. Front Row: Edward Stout, Joe Houk, Paul Courtney, Raymond Henry, Jim Somerville, George McCormick, Dave Cameron, Dick Scherrbaum, Frank Ahern. THE NATIONAL PASTIME The l945 baseball season at B. H. S. proved to be a fairly successful one, as the Bobcats finished with 5 victories and 5 de- feats to their credit. Coach Kane directed the boys in spring training and piloted them throughout the season. His usual starting lineup consisted of: Jim Sommerville at first base, Jim Schwartz at the second sack, and Edward Stout at the shortstop position. The hot corner was handled by LaVerne Blair while the catching was done by Dick Scherrbaum, The speedy outfield showed Bob Schleiter at left, Courtney Evans at right, and Paul Courtney at center. Courtney was replaced by Zeke McCormick when he left for Navy training. The pitching staff was head- ed by Paul McMahon and included: Ed Stout, J. C. Swauger, Keith St. Clair, and Frank Aherne. Breaking even in ten games, the Bobcats split two with Ambridge, who finished in first place, lost two to Aliquippa, split with Ellwood City, defeated New Brighton twice and split with Beaver Falls, The l946 team will include four return- ing lettermen. They are: Seniors, Schwartz, Blair, Schleiter, and one junior, Swauger. Coach Milanovich, who recently returned from service in the Navy, will build his new team around these four important hold- overs. Since the l946 Shingas must be print- ed before the current season, the games can- not be carried in this edition. At this time we wish to express our best wishes for a successful season to Mr. Milanovich and his squad. SHOP Classes and Activities I'll Always emember Cr - Four Years in B. H. S.! EPISODE I-We look in on high school The dreamy laziness of Autumn morning had filled me with an air of pleasant indiffer- ence to the welfare of my near relatives and I had left unusually early for a stroll about the handsome, quiet buildings to which I was ac- customed. The very emptiness and absence of life was a pleasing sensation to my nature. Rows of desks commuted in the stillness with blank staring windows filled with the Autumn sunlight. My curiosity had been aroused for the past week with the news of coming events and today was to begin a series of these events which I did not realize would take me into many situations which I would long remember as the best days of my life. The giant crea- tures to which I had at last become accus- tomed, Mother said, were to fill the buildings which were now our home and sanctuary, and they would begin a ritual which would last for nine long months. My birthplace, by the way, was the green room as it was later, en- dearingly, referred to. lAlso Senior English Class, dead end, and brain rooml. But this was Sept. 7, l94l, and, upon exploring all the rooms, finding all unchanged, I scooted down the steps to George Washington in the front hall. Nothing upstairs, I said. Don't be impatient, came the reply. Seeing nothing to be gained by staying, I found my way to the back door and sat in the fine sunshine to wait. Then, a figure, a small gangling boy with long yellow hair and big ears, approached. He seemed to be looking for someone and appeared to be uncertain and faltering. He extracted an undersized alarm clock from his pocket and counted on his fingers the minutes after six o'clock. Six-fifteen, he muttered, must be time for school to start. No, I'm sorry, sonny, said Mr. McCormick, who had been working for several hours, School doesn't start until nine o'clock. So, little Jim- my Buckenheimer went home to wait for the appointed hour. At last the time came and Jimmy returned, and with him came many others. I had great fun watching them look behind all the doors for the number of their room. I ran from room to room with Heime, gleefully watching the changing expressions on his face as he picked himself up off the floor, because his knickers got him all tangled up. l'll just haft'a learn to wear long pants, he groaned. The day passed very slowly for Jimmy but the dismissal bell at last rang. Gee, he muttered as he left, those lockers aren't very big, and it was awful hard to breathe. Again the school was empty and void of people. Quietness had returned. I made my decision. It was more fun to be with little Jimmy and his friends. The next day I awoke late, nearly noon. I strolled into the gym. The spectacle before me was amazing, and my senses failed me. On the shining gym floor were two of Jimmy's friends, Jimmy Clarke and Charlie Cole. Each was holding a sandwich and two donuts in one hand while sparring desperately for a stranglehold with the other, while Mr. Mowery leaned quietly against the wall mut- tering fiendishly over the titanic struggle be- fore him. The shock was too much for me, and I forgot about the argument and busied myself with eating what was lying about in heaps, on the floor. Sandwiches, orange peels, grape seeds, and several flattened tomatoes sufficed. Refreshed, I scampered to the other building where classes were taking up, It was an interesting afternoon. The end of the day found me with Bucky, being trampled by Juniors and Chesty Seniors. It is absolutely miraculous how you can identify a Senior. A Senior is one that, if you see Freshmen and Sophomores trying to crawl under the floor- boards to get out of the way, there's one com- ing. Bucky and several other small fellows were excitedly gabbing in the hall. Something was up, so I tagged along. They took a long walk and arrived at a field with a big silver fence. I followed Jimmy and LaVerne under the fence and football practice began. A fine Juny High team it was, too. That field held many memories through the years and it has its own story to tell. I cannot write all of it here, but in passing, even one of my species thought a great deal of the football boys that year. The days passed and l was surprised at the teaming activity among the lower classmen Joey Taor- mina was reported to have walked into Miss McKinley's office in his ecstacy, but it was only a rumor QI Of course! That was it! Bucky was hunting up a pair of shoes for the Fresh- man-Sophomore dance. But, oh myl, when the night came! lt's sufficient to say that I sur- veyed a long line of sprouting wallflowers with Schwartz at one end and little Dickie Grid- Iey at the other. The weeks passed and the scuttlebutt had it that Paul McMahon took a book home. Gossip was teeming at such a deed. All were relieved to find that he used it to sit on at the supper table. Long unused brains creaked and groaned ..7l.. during the days in 209, but there seemed to be distraction everywhere. The climax, of course, came on the 6th of November, R day or F day. CF for fightl. But we tried, mud and all. Clum looks and defeat curtailed the school but were soon lost in activity. Thanksgiving came and all my friends left for their cozy homes and Thanksgiving din- ners, but I was left, with my family and friends, in a sad predicament. Food was our greatest worry, but we raided homes in the neighbor- hood and sufficed magnificently. But I was lonely and when Jimmy came back to school, I5 pounds heavier, I was delighted. Remnants of turkey and chicken lasted for weeks. Bill Mayer and Bud Brown were reported chewing on turkey legs in Latin Class one day. I'm not sure about that, but Ross Allmon claimed that Bud gobbled three times before he answered a question. Lines of exasperation and worry appeared on Jimmy's face as Christmas approached. But everyone knew what was wrong. He hadn't been a good boy and he feared Santa wouIdn't come. But when all the kids left it was with happy anticipation of hap- py holidays. I looked forward to solitude and emptiness. No longer did this loneliness appeal to me. Weekends and vacation were no longer times between the days of school. It was fun being with the kids. I laughed long and loudly at Bucky's appearance when he staggered through the door on the fourth of January. Miss Bernard soon fixed his ecstacy with a IittIe English. January passed without an incident Ialmostl. On my travels about the hall on the 23rd, I found Dorothy Anderton pluck- ing grey hairs from her head. I couldn't guess why. lAlso several others.l February found M. E. Harvey writing Valentines with particular fervor, Iflavorl. I observed some happy, happy looks on V Day IWhose victory SalIy?l Then four days I was left without friends. Food ra- tioning or-Food rationing!!! How are we- how am I going to live? Oh! My! March found me recovered from my worries and still eating. The 5th found our uniformed boys preparing for a big evening. Someone also was preparing. IDarreIl Miller was sharpening all the knives he could find.l I remember that on the I5th, B. A. Sheets snickered, Poor Pop, is he in a dilemma. Jellybean figures out all my income tax. The first of April came and I was surprised how many students were eager to stay for one hour after school. Easter came and boys' thoughts turned to what the girls had been thinking about all Winter. I thing Spring fever is just an excuse, but Mr. Reber heartily dis- agrees. Bucky came to school on the IOth of May with bandages covering his face. I just tried to get into the prom, he explained. Rumor has it that Mr. Leffler fell on some BB's which someone decently placed on the floor. I had a little trouble myself. Long faces appeared all around me and I knew that term tests had come. All my efforts to console poor Bucky were useless. Sweat stood out on everyone. Tension gripped the air. Then-easy, weren't they. The end of the year had come and I sadly turned my thought to the end of a year of great fun. But I found out where the swim- ming pool was and had some fun myself. Hal Ha' EPISODE Il-Now we begin to look down! The days began to shorten again and in the air there was a teeling of helplessness, for sum- mer days were passing. Thoughts turned quick- ly from summer fun to autumn promises. Mus- ty odors of the long-forgotten school began to painfully pierce my friends' minds. At last the day came. A bomb was found just inside the door that day, but it was just a Dud. Subdued looks of resignation were every- where, but the ever comical show put on by the freshmen during the first week diluted the pain considerably. I had already found Bucky and his friends at work, crushing each other on the football field. The ninth of September proved to be D Day for Midland, D for defeat. Each student picked his way among the maze called the halls, found his room, and quietly, if reluctantly, set to work. Per- haps there was even a feeling of happiness at being back, who knows? Three sophomore boys were spotted on their hands and knees near a pud muddle with mag- nifying glasses hunting amoebae and para- mecia. The next day John Rhodes was selling amoebae as a meat substitute on Third St. John looks well in stripes, doesn't he? October found my whole family devouring peanut brittle in large quantities, and Barretts Marauders scourging the town. fSome company for Johnl. The first dance of the year came on Oct. 29, where rumor has it that Zeke and L. A. C. communicated by radio, could be. I was thoroughly surprised to awake one night and find a huge bonfire not many feet from my door. Phil Colella was supposed to have been cremated that night, but Nov. 5 found him doing a little burning himself. We gave Ellwood a bloody race, too, more credit is de- served there than is given. Christmas approached and Bucky spent hours hunting presents for various persons that are best left unnamed. Christmas always brought renewed vigor to studies and class spirit. Jim Clarke was overheard practicing Frankie's version of That Old Black Ma- gic, but it wasn't necessary, Sibi had already fallen. Crosbyites and Sinatraites lined up their fortification and proceeded to battle -72- each other relentlessly, therefore, snowballs flew everywhere. Since the school was in a state of revolution, everyone went home to celebrate Christmas. I lay in a state of exhaus- tion the entire vacation, recuperating from such internal disorder. lI'm a right-wing Cros- byite myselfl. White Christmas was too much for them though, and when everyone re- turned, even though Mr. Reber was boldly sporting a new bow tie, the civil strife ceased. Worry wrinkles appeared and desperate studying was conducted as a prelude to exams. As usual, they were easy and everyone sang praises-of himself. Now a new organization began to appear in my spacious gym, dressed in snappy black and white. I was pleased and delighted to watch the Victory Corps angle and turn from one position to another. They improved, too. My particular joy was to watch Mr. Smith cook slowly over a IIO-degree blood pressure when a mistake was made. My, how the Tf5's and SfSgts. did whizz when that occurred. Another spectacular drama ensued when the Heart Hop was presented. Again, the T,f5's and the SfSgts. whizzed from one secure couple to another causing upheaval, They sure earned their monickers in and out of uniform. One day I found Bucky busily bent over a large book, turning pages rapidly and gleefully as he discovered new riches, big white letters spelled E S Q U I R E on the cover. The paper drive and the Sophomore boys' reading period had started. March came roaring in and so did Mr. Mow- ery as he learned that Dave Jones missed one problem on his test, poor Dave. One other occurrence deserves mention. Joan Enigson was found by Mrs. Simons sprawled on the floor, books scattered everywhere and desk up- set. A certain guilty party hastily explained that the lesson had been too much for Joan. Hmmmml April Fool's Day came and one hun- dred and sixty first-nighters were present or accounted for. Sophomore thoughts turned to Spring which, though very cold, had come. Bucky started to sharpen his hunting knives. Hoke was found sharpening his pencil, llove letters, 'twas saidl, and Laurie Prentice was discovered sharpening up--of course-Laurie Prentice. Yes, Spring had come. Of course every day comes on its own time. The end of May came and I wish to congratu- late the Sophomores on their orderly conduct in leaving the building on the last day. I guess they were just too dazed to be sure it was actually all over. As Mr. Charlesworth was cleaning out his desk that day, he found a pair of dice which he had confiscated from Ross Allmon and a certain party back in Feb- ruary. An order has just been received from him asking Ross to send another pair, because these had been rolled into spheres. Episode III-Too high to be low-Too Low to be high! September's days found me busy wandering among the halls and rooms which now saw gleaming faces of students so grateful to re- turn to the old rooms again. Joe Milligan was seen jumping up and down in glee when he arrived on the fourth lno school until the fifthl. A ritual of pep meetings fell in line as Beaver downed everyone in sight. Days spent sloshing in the mud and sounding over hard ground and harder heads were not spent in vain, fthe days-dopell. Three Freedom line- men named Bucky as the girl they would most like to hit over the head with a sledge- hammer, October 5th came slowly. This is the year rang through the halls while Art Anderson spent hours polishing up his latest invention, a remote-controlled brick. I enjoyed most of all listening to Mr. Paterick brush up the quivering, rusted contralto in a squeaky but forceful version of, It's Been a Long, Long Time. Mr. Reber was said to have joined a bruised brass to the song. After the historical Ellwood City game on October I2, Rochy men were seen running frantically about hunting up excuses not to play. Even if they did win, there were some happy men in Beaver that night, eh, Hokey? After the game, Bob Barrett was seen playing tiddly-winks with several Rochy boys, to the last man, that's us. All the students thought a great deal of the team and the turn-out at the football dance proved it. As for myself, I found our neighboring town slightly too crowded and scurried through the crowds, homeward bound. Thanksgiving provided a needed rest after the trying fall days. Belts seemed a little tight- er when the students returned to the grind. I must say that in all my days of habitation in the halls of B. H. S. never was a more patent drama presented than Whispering Walls on the 8th of December. Two weeks later, I stum- bled onto two Freshmen still hiding under their seats. After another wonderful Bobcat Dance the weary students picked up their feet and beat, reet? I was free again to wonder to massive halls, squaking protest at Chief's intrusions. The solitude was exotic, but I found that some- thing was missing. The war that had seemed as vague and unrealistic had struck. No longer were nylons seen carelessly strewn across the counters. Other-oh!-fundamentals were also missing. I found people everywhere celebrat- ing, but with same distraction because of the seriousness of the wholesale business called war. War was everywhere, but somehow we knew the end was coming. That's how January ..73i came, but something else was causing trouble now. By the time the l3th had come, sleepy eyes and well-worn books showed that exams had come. Rusty brains were oiled and put into use. What an atmosphere of work prevailed! Difficult? Not at all, said Mr. Reber, as three chemistry students committed hari-kari. Enough said. It was about this time that I devised a fiend- ish plan for causing a commotion. During my travel about the school I had learned to know some small English sparrows. It was the per- fect crime! One day I quietly crawled into lO4's ventilator. At that precise moment, I observed one of my feathered friends coming down the shaft. Together, we stamped and shouted and created a fine disturbance. I though I would split a seam at the way various members of the class looked desperately for a means of escape. At last Miss McClaren called for Mr. Smith, a citizen, to come to the rescue. Indeed, Mr. Smith's courage was to be commended, but I never before saw a green neon sign light up without a connection. It was great fun that I shall never forget. February passed nearly without event. The Heart Hop provided an excuse for hearts to pound slightly faster than usual. Rumor had it that Dean Hawkins walked two full blocks without touching the ground. Once every six weeks, I haven't figured it out yet, all the students seem to linger about the halls, not wishing to rush home. Can any- one tell me why? April presented cold weather and hard work. Spring styles bloomed out among my friends. Bucky got his Spring T-shirt out. The Junior Prom was the highlight of April. Of course, it was the best Junior Prom ever given and the Manhatten atmosphere was a big help toward a wonderful evening. A strange thing I have noticed about these dances, after everyone is gone echoes of laughter and the reverbrations of music and happiness linger for a while, until the dawn brings back the day- light realities. May Day came with the annual rain, but V. C. officers did a fine job of drying it up when they turned on the heat. A panorama of splendor and color found an appreciative crowd and fine performers. Little did many people realize that the Victory Corps was turning in its last performance. The military snap and precision was ended that night, but it was a fitting climax of a fine career under a fine commander. The Senior Class Play proved a success for all involved. The Senior Dance was another event which everyone appreciated. Joe Taormina appreci- ated it very much. The last fday came and students traded schoolbooks for lunch pails and swimming suits. At last, summer was here! EPISODE IV-And here we are! It didn't seem possible to me that summer had flown so speedily. Clear blue skies min- gled with crispy, fragrant leaves announced clearly that fall was present. Fall clothes were unpacked and topcoats, forgotten in the sum- mer's warmth, were readied for coming use. Swimming suits were put away and traded for the shirt and tie or the special dress associated with the first day of school. I noticed imme- diately that everyone was looking forward to the failures and successes, the high-speed activities, which make up a school year. In the evening, when the sun stood red in robes of flames, or at night when the moon stood glittering in the heavens, the air hung blue and fragrant with the pleasant aroma symbol- izing fall. School had taken up again and once more students, teachers, and all, we found our- selves hopelessly caught in the swirl and rush of activity. The maroon and grey jerseys were unpacked again, and creaking bones and bodies were pushed to the limit to produce the tidal wave of football talent which swept our boys to the greatest season in years. A fine team and-ahem!-mostly Seniors, a decisive fac- tor I should think. One of my favorite activities was that of running crazily from one place to another dur- ing an assembly. Bucky usually wouldn't let me go, though, because he said I caused too much trouble, but whenever he was busy fhuba- huba, that isllwould sneak quietly about chew- ing on shoelaces and trouser cuffs. Delicious! My most fun came whenever charming speak- ers were present or when movies were being shown, because then I could tickle peopIe's legs or bite toes which were temporarily with- out shoes. Dorothy Anderton has the most delicious toe I have ever bitten. I thank Owen Young for that discovery. A strange coincidence occurred one day. October 27 came on the same day as the Hal- loween dance. Cirinning pumpkins and crack- ling corn shocks provided a pleasant atmos- phere for wierd stories and a fine dance. A certain someone spent quite a while washing off a face slightly dirtier than usual. During November I followed Bucky on sev- eral dates he had, but Mr. Paterick simply refuses to allow my-printing anything about them. I can only leave it to your own imagina- tion. It was about this time that P.O.D. students discovered Bridgewater Heights. Ross Jack explained in detail the principal good points to be found in such a thriving community. It is rumored that he is about to renounce his -.741 Bridgewater citizenship, seems he isn't a very good swimmer. November 29 found a group of Seniors put- ting on the dog and also putting away the turkey at the football banquet. Sixth period study hall found a certain five Seniors dozing intermittently between Mrs. Cummins' waking up technique. I just crawled into an air vent and slept right on. Sandy Cameron came to school on the l7th ffor a visiti with a swollen and sore right arm, also one Christmas Tree: also one slightly ag- gravated cold. What won't one do for one's English grade? Christmas was here. More commotion was raised than usual. Mr. Reber decided to load down his intellectual class t brainy -that is? in physics with an assignment, but certain smirking faces tsmirking more than usuali showed that it was a lost course. The 29th came with the Christmas Dance, the attractive decorations were appreciated by everyone. No one knows who it was, but someone went around short-circuiting the tree lights. Ummm! January was a quick, cold month with hard work in hasty desperation. A bit of revenge on dear Rochy provided a fine sport. Seniors and students say good-by to Mrs. May. She certainly had large male typing classes, all in- terested in typing, of course. Judge Bale clipped a lot of long wool and opened some of my friends' eyes to worldly matters. Almost forgot there was a world out- side. As the Seniors leisurely and confidently completed their exams tis that a thickyli Mr. McCormick announced a new honor roll sys- tem. Cleams of despair were evident. 'Nuff said. Chopin visited us today and found an enthu- siastic audience in our classical Seniors. The man said that, that's what he said. Mr. Brandt was also present. The l6th of February found anyone under 5' 5 ducking streamers at the Heart Hop. The Echo, tthis is grudgingly admitted? pre- sented a fine dance. Another excursion with my friend, but the censor says no! Command Performance provided fine en- tertainment for the school. I crawled up one of the curtains and sat on a chandelier. What fun! We are all glad to see Mr. Mowery is recovered and back. March came and the Music Festival with it. Someone, I wouldn't know who, put glue on Wanner's sax and Miller's trombone, and Mr. Caputo was heard to comment on these boys' unwillingness to stop playing. Such spirit, he said. All right, so I brought it in, l'll laugh at it. The l2th and l3th found us viewing films and driving Mr. Reber slowly insane because little work was being accomplished. Ha! Hall smirked John Boag, who spent the rest of the period being sorry. Two more fine assemblies on the 25th and 28th. ln my travels about the school I was surprised to learn how much work is involved in producing these assemblies, The students should appreciate the work spent by the office in bringing these fine programs. Bo McClure, our perpetual motion won- der of science, and several friends gave Mr. Paterick a working over today. We still don't know who came out the worst, but Bo shut up for a while. School recon came on the 24th of April with a more serious thought of work, because, for my friends, this was just about finis, and they wanted to make it good. Of course, Bucky carried his P. O. D. book to the Prom because he never was very inter- ested in anything but study. Natch. Other students were seen quietly ignoring the music and-er-the music for the purpose of con- centrated learning. Fred Eben and Jack Bayes sat in one corner seriously muttering Physics formulas to each other. Ross Jack, who had spent the day touring Bridgewater Heights in a rowboat, sat exhausted and forlorn, but l shall give credit for the great amount of work and time spent to present the finest formal of the year. Spring fever filled the classrooms and with a determined air, the Seniors on the l7th of May, refused to come to school any longer. Mr. McCormick begged and pleaded with them to return, but it was too late. Juniors looked long- ingly at the freedom which the Seniors had at last given themselves. Of course, that day, the best assembly of the year was given, and the stars gener- ously gave away everything in the school. We even offered Mrs. Cummins for sale, but no one would buy her. The Senior Class Play was presented on the 23nd, but everyone liked it so well that we gave it again on the 24th. Alfred Hitchcock, in the audience, was Spellbound. One should never make an ending long and ncstalgic, but our Seniors' last official act brought quiet sorrow to every one of them. They said good-bye to happy days in old B. H. S. with relenting fondness. At last, they turned homeward, never again to return to the joy of studies in the old ivy- covered halls. The echoes of laughter and quiet conversation became still. The dust, no longer stirred by hurrying students, settled silently on the floors and desks. The sunlight, pouring dis- creetly through the windows, reflected no more the busy activity of the school year. Fragrant summer was here and the school became the ghost of yesterday, the promise of tomorrow. Peace reigned. We, the mice, carry on. -75- In the Springtime is dance time. May Day was observed for the eighth annual time at the Gypsy Glen Field, May lO, l945. With all the traditional pomp and ceremony, Marion Pritchard, chosen by the students of the high school, was crowned by the Maid of Honor, Wanda Anzio, and ruled over the exercises pre- sented by the girls' gym classes, the Victory Corps, and the Music Department. Other members of the court, dressed in beautiful pastel colored gowns were Donna Lee Courtney, Amanda Holt, Barbara Irons, Marilou Mace, Patricia Porter, and Eleanor Stout. Eileen Beaver was the little flower girl and the crown bearer was Joanne Wag- ner. Jay Gourley and Donald Smith served as train bearers. All of the various dances of the evening were directed by Mrs. Robert McGregor. The Victory Corps, making its last appear- ance as an organization, was, as usual, under the guidance of Mr. Glen Smith. Both groups practiced long and faithfully for these exercises. Members of the Victory Corps escorted the many Senior girls to their places in a semi-circle extending out on both sides of the throne. The Queen and her court then entered and slowly walked to the throne for the crowning ceremony. The Orchestra, directed by Mr. Domenic Caputo, got the program under way with a lively Turkey in the Straw to which a group of girls danced the colorful American Square Dance. Conflict, a modern creative dance, portrayed the forces of good and evil work- ing against each other. One of the most graceful and certainly C75- Middle of May a very colorful one was the English Scarf Dance presented next. Beautiful pastel shaded dresses and scarfs combined with the slow easy movement of a minuet type music to make this a spectacle long remem- bered. To add to the humor and, so the pro- gram would not become too serious, the clowns livened up the atmosphere with a series of foolish antics. The Wand Drill and the Fencing Match were designed to demonstrate coordination, timing, and precision. The Victory Corps once again favored the audience with a marching drill that was well worth the time and effort put forth to produce it, As usual and customary, the Maypole Dance was the highlight of the evening. As the orchestra p I a y e d Percy Cranger's Country Carden, the dancers, dressed in many different colors, braided the multi- hued streamers in and out around the May- pole. Thus the evening's entertainment was brought to a successful conclusion and as the May Queen descended from her throne and led the recessional, another beautiful May Day became history. Janie The Class ot l945 presented the annual class play, Janie, on May 23 in Beaver High School auditorium. lt was a three-act comedy-drama written by Josephine Bent- ham and Herschel Williams. The story took place in a small city in the United States known as Hortonville. The plot was built around a girl and her boy friend who got together with other boys and girls to have some innocent fun, but the party gets out ot hand. The play was dedicated to the class- mates who were in the Armed Forces. The actors, directed by Mrs. Cummins, gave an excellent performance to make the play a great success. - 78 M, My Guy's Come Back Theodore Nett Taylor James Andrew Conrad U. S. Navy-U. S. S+LSM l47 U. S. Naval Reserve American, Asiatic, and Pacific Theaters American, Asiatic and Pacific Theaters Okinawa Campaign+One Battle Star Gilbert, Marshall, Marianas, Palau, lwo Jima, In service 24 months Okinawa, and Philippine Sea-Seven Battle Stars Returned to school February 24, I946 U. S. S, Destroyer Bennett No. DD 473 Class of l945 Presidential Citation ln service 36 months Returned to school February l8, I946 Gail Miller Perault ff U. S. Army Signal Corps-Co. A-835th Signal Class of 1943 Battalion Asiatic Theater Frank Conrad Morris North and Central Burma Campaigns U. S. Air Forces-406th Fighter Group Two Battle Stars European Theater Presidential Unit Citation Air Offensive of Europe, Normandy, Southern ln service 36 months France, Arclennes, Rhineland, Central Europe Returned to school January 20, I946 Six Battle Stars Class of l942 Unit Citations-Distinguished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster Class of l944 Frank Anthony Cascio U, S. Army-l7th and 82nd Airborne Divisions Richard Thomas Knott European Theater U. S. Marine Corps-First Marine Division Battle of the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Asiatic, and Pacic Theater Europe-Five Battle Stars Guadalcanal-l2l, New Guinea, Cape Gloucester Presidential Unit Citation, Holland Croix De Guerre, lNew Britainl, Palau+Five Battle Stars and Belgium Flor De Guerre Presidential Unit Citations--2, Naval Unit Citation ln service 33 months ln service 48 months Returned to school January 20, I946 Returned to school January 20, I946 Class of l944 Class of l945 My Ideal Stzmrlimz- Ross Tack, Richnrrl Gridlev. Patsy Frvmire. Doris Watson. Peggy Anderson. Sally Limlalil. llorotliv ones, Marv Copvlrmrl. Beatrice Hunley, Riclmtrl Evans. J S' inf Roiert S-lilciter, Syl'iu ,l'l'lll'll1It'l.t'l'. Betty Ann Sheets. lJui'i'ell Miller. James Scliwrirtz. itt 5., l L v Phyllis Comix-1'. Cliurles Cole. lame-s Clarke NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Students are chosen for Beaver High School's Alpha Chapter of the National Honor Society on the basis of four impor- tant qualities: character-high standards, good citizenship, leadership-in school activities and among your classmates, serv- ice-to fellow students, the school, and the community, scholarshipistanding in the upper third of your class. Each class selects five per cent of its students in the junior year and in the senior year it chooses another ten per cent for membership in this society. The class and faculty elect the students by voting for those they consider worthy of membership in the National Honor Society. Initiation services are held twice a year and serve two main purposes. The first is to publicly recognize those who have developed these fine qualities and the second is to inspire other students to work toward this goal. The National Honor Society was estab- lished in l92l. Since that time it has expanded to such an extent that there are nearly 3,000 chapters in North and South America and China. The Alpha Chapter located at Beaver High is under the spon- sorship of Mrs, Cummins. ,30- Honor Group Class of 1 945 ln publishing a yearbook, little difficulty is encountered in presenting all the various classes, clubs, athletic and music activities as they are organized early in the fall and pictures can readily be planned for. A few activities, however, occur in the late Spring and consequently have to be held over until the following year. Baseball, and May Day belong in this group. Awards are given in Athletics for out- standing work, likewise musicians of ability are rewarded, Leaders in other activities are similarly acknowledged. All these are pic- tured in their proper place. Little has ever been done to permanently record the ac- complishments of the group which really exemplifies the major objective of the school scholarship. Last year the Class of l945 planned a page to honor those whose efforts in the class room during four years of high school were sufficiently outstanding as to put them in the highest ten per cent of the class. We, the Class of l9-46, believing that this cus- Q ' Gnmmnmmw In my p3,.y,,.t1.14 , . -1.. ' f Selina! x t MW. 'N- nq x pusni-lllfllfl 'Q Aww! 1 . :Han Nz' WI- 'W 'fr 5' v ,gym mm tom should be continued, respectfully dedi- cate this page to the following, who made up the Honor Group of l945: COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSE First Robert Leslie Albright Second r Mary Virginia Case GENERAL COURSE First ,. , , . Paul Thomas Anderson Second . . . Shirley Louise Wentz HONOR GROUP lBy alphabetical arrangementl Barbara Rhea Allan Helen Jean Archer Ella Katherine Berresford Doris Irene Brown Myra Winifred Havenhill John Schoeller Marshall Jane Ellen McCormick Robert Correll Romig Eleanor Elaine Stout Alberta May Vesperman Senior Class Gfficers President. . . . . .Charles Cole Vice-President ..... , . , John McLaughlin Secretary .,... . A . Jack Boag Treasurer .r.. ..,. J ohm Rhodes T821 Roberta Garnett Altenbaugh -G. A. A. I, II, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club II, III, Chorus I, Ill, Echo Staff III, IV, Intramurals ll, III. Blanche E. Anderson-Sans Club l, ll, Senior Science Club Ill, Spanish Club Ill, IV, Latin Club I, ll, G. A. A. I, Il, Ill, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Bond I, II, III, IV, Orchestra I, II, Chorus III, Intramurals I, II, II, IV, Tri- Hi-Y II, lll, IV. f 2,9 'zrffeiigiofl t G 1 L 4 L Mb i, , -,nl I 'T' Spom Cu IIIQW, Bobc tfClub NLP. A. A. I, Ilwlgj Shin- gal Staff IV+fI-tome Eco- no ics,Club ii, iii, ehoms I, Iglitromurols ,P, IIl IV, Trilfl-Ii-Ysjiiy fy, Ndraonoi Honor Sqciety IV. f 2, 1 r . Robert Clyde Barrett-Prom Committee III, Sans Club I, II, Senior Science Club III, Spanish Club III, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, Victory Corps II, III, B. A. C. ll, III, Intra- murals II. Evelyn Bevington-Home Economics Club IV. Arthur L. AndersonfFoot- ball I, Sans Club I, B. A. C. II, III, Intramurals I, III, IV. Caroline Andersonf- I-I o m e Room Officer IV, Prom Come mittee III, Latin C'ub I, II, Spanish Ill, Bobcat Club IV, G, A. A. IV, Shingas Staff IV, Chorus Il, Intramurals i, ii, iii, iv. Dorothy Jean Anderton-- Prom Committee III, Sans Club ll, Senior Science Club III, IV, Latin Club I, II, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, G. A. A. I, ll, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club IV, Junior Class Play III, Chorus I, Il, Intramura's I, II, III, IV, Home Room Officer I, Tri-Hi-Y II, III, IV. John Nall Bayes 4 Football IV, Basketball, II, III, IV, Baseball Ill, Varsity Club IV, Student Council IV, Sans Club I, II, Senior Science Club III, IV, Spanish Club IV, Victory Corps ll, Ill, Intramurals I, II, III, IV. O. LaVerne Blair-Football ii, iii, iv, Boskeiboii ii, Baseball III, Varsity Club III, IV, Sans Club I, Senior Science Club IV, Latin Club I, Bobcat Club III, IV, B. A. C. II, III, Intramurals I, II, III, IV, T. li John D. Boag-Clearfield Junior High I, Baseball III, Varsity Club IV, Student Council IV, Class Officer IV, Prom Committee III, Senior Science Club III, IV, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, B. A. C. Il, Shingas Staff IV, Foot ll III, IV. I A fwfr: 4+ J wwf.: yy X L' ij Joseph Blairi Prom Committee I , Sans Club ll, Senior Scie' ce Club III, IV, Latin Cl I, II, Bobcat Club III, IV, Victory Corps Il, III, B. A. C. II, III, Shin- gas Staff IV, .lunior Class Play III, Intramurals II, III. Edward James Buckenheimer -Football I, Il, III, IV, Basketball I, Baseball Ill, Varsity Club ll, III, IV, Prom Committee III, Spanish Club III, Bobcat Club III, IV, B. A. C. II, III, Intramurals I, II, III, IV, Industrial Arts Club III, IV. Ernest A. Cameron- Foot- ball III, IV, Sans Club II, Senior Science Club III, IV, Latin Club ll, Bobcat Club III, IV, Victory Crops Il, III, B. A. C. ll, Ill, Shingas Staff IV, Junior Class Play Ill, Intramurals I, II, IV. Mary Jo Cascio-Prom Com- mittee III, Sans Club I, Bobcat Club III, IV, G. A. A. I, ll, Ill, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club II, Chorus I, III, IV, Intra- murals I, II, Office Assistant IV, Tri-I-li-Y III, IV. Phyllis Bradshaw - Speech IlI,, IV, Sans Club I, Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, Il, Ill, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club II, Intra- murals I, II, III, IV, Office Assistant IV. Martha F. Brown--Speecl' III, IV, G. A. A. I, II, III, IV, Try-I-Ii-Y II, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club Il, Chorus I, Intra- murals I, ll, III, IV, Office Assistant IV. Edith Allein Burgess - Ali- quippa High I, II, Bobcol Club IV, G. A. A. Ill, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Tri-Hi-Y Ill, IV. Roy E. Carper-Football I ii, lu, iv, vofsaiy Club IV B, A. C. III, Band III, lntra murals II, Ill, IV. 4 I I Ernestine C steel- P ron Committee Jil, S ech IV Senior Science Zelub III Latin Club II, Qanish Cluk Ill, IV, Bobcat lub III, IV G. A. A.' I, II, III, IV Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club III, Intra murals I, II, III, IV, Tri Hi-Y II,'Hl, IV. f I I O James Arthur Clarke-Foot ball I, II, III, IV, Basketball I, II, Ill, IV, Varsity Club III, IV, Student Council IV, Class Office I, II, III, Prom Committee III, Speech IV, Sans Club I, Il Senior Science Club III, IV, Latin Club I, II, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, National Honor Society III, IV, Intra- murals I, II, III, IV, Home Room Officer I. Robert E. ConraclfSpanish Club IV, Victory Corps II, I I I. Phyllis Jean Cooper+Prom Committee III, Speech IV, Sans Club II, Senior Science Club Ill, Bobcat Club III, iv, G. A. A. i, ii, iii, IV, Shingas Stat IV, Home Eco- nomics Club IV, Junior Class Play III, National Honor Society III, IV, Cheerleaders II, III, IV, Intramurals I, Il, III, IV, Tri-Hi-Y II, III, IV. Lois Ann Courtney-Prom Committee Ill, Sans Club II, Senior Science Club III, IV, Latin Club I, II, Spanish Club IV, G. A. A, I, II, III, IV, Home Economics Club III, IV, Chorus I, II, Intra- murals I, ll, III, IV, Tri-Hi-Y III, IV, Bobcat Club IV. Dorothy De Young-Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Eco- nomics Club IV, Chorus I, Echo Staff III, IV, Intra- murals I, III, Tri-Hi-Y IV. Charles F. Cole - Football Manager I, Il, III, IV, Var- sity Club IV, Student Coun- cil IV, Class Office III, IV, Prom Committee III, Na- tional Honor Society III, IV, Intramurals I, IV, Speech IV, Sans Club I, II, Senior Science Club III, IV, Latin Club II, Bobcat Club III, IV, Shingas Staff IV. Ruth Catherine Cool4Prom Committee Ill, Sans Club I, G. A. A. I, II, Ill, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club III, Chorus I, III, IV, Office Assistant IV, Tri-Hi-Y II, III, IV. Mary Copeland-'Prom Com- mittee III, Speech III, Sans Club I, II, Latin Club I, II, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club IV, G, A. A. I, Il, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Junior Class Play III, Chorus I, Intramurals I, II, III, IV, Tri-Hi-Y II, III, IV, National Honor Society IV. Elsie Moe Dawson-Midland High School I, G. A. A. III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club III, Intra- murals Il, III, IV, Office Assistant IV, Tri-Hi-Y III, IV. Helen Louise Douds - Prom Committee III, Speech III, IV, Sans Club I, Latin Club I, G. A. A. I, II, Band I, II, III, IV, Home Economics Club I, II, III, IV, Tri-Hi-Y II, III. Eleanor Jane Dunlapf Speech Ill, G. A. A. l, Home Economics ll, Office Assis- tant IV, Tri-HiAY ll. Mariorie Ann Edwards- Prom Committee lll, Speech lll, IV, Sans Club ll, Spanish Club Ill, IV, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, G. A. A, I, Il, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Orches- tra I, Home Economics Club ll, Junior Class Play Ill, Chorus IV, Intramurals Ill, IV, Tri-Hi-Y ll, III, IV. M. Joan Enigson--Class Of- ficer I, Prom Committee lll, Speech Ill, IV, Sans Club ll, Senior Science Club Ill, Latin Club l, II, Spanish Club lll, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, G. A, A. I, ll, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, I-lame Economics Club IV, Junior Class Play Ill, Intramurals I, II, Ill, IV, Home Room Officer l, Tri-l-liAY II, lll, IV. Jennie E110 -G, A. A. I, Office Assistant Ill, Edythe Eileen Franz- Prom Committee Ill, Speech IV, Sans Club ll, Senior Science lll, Latin Club l, ll, Bobcat Club lll, IV, G. A, A. l, ll, III, IV, Home Economics Club IV, Echo Staff Ill, IV, Intramurals l, ll, III, IV, Tri-I-Ii-Y Il, Ill, IV. Fred Ebenv-Sans Club I, ll, Senior Science Club IV, Spanish Club lll, B. A. C. lll David M. EIIingfon4Senior Science Club lll, IV, Spanish Club IV, Bobcat Club IV, Victory Corps II, Ill, Intra- murals I, IV, Home Room Officer I. ,. .lya .P ' . 1 1 Richa' d Marion' bvansQ F i, Bfgkeiboiifi--tsuh, ' ouhci I, Sdns,.C b I, , 'Senior Science 'Qbu Ill, I , Spanish Clul! lfl, Bobcat Wil, my iv, victory corps I, B Il, Home Room Office I, Natiohal Honor Society IV. of , A ,' 1 Cx' , . I . I Paul T. Farrell-St. Justine, Pittsburgh l, ll, Bobcat Club IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Room Officer IV. Edward Freed 4 Prom Com- mittee lll, Sans Club ll, Latin Club Ill, Spanish Club Ill, Bobcat Club III, IV, B. A. C, III, Band I, Il, III, IV, Orchestra III, IV, Intra- murals l, ll, Ill, IV, Junior Class Play Ill. 1. ' I H. Patricia Frymire - Class Officer ll, Prom Committee Ill, Speech IV, Sans Club II, Senior Science Club Ill, Latin Club I, Il, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Eco- nomics Club IV, Junior Class Play III, Chorus I, Intramurals I, II, Ill, IV, Home Room Officer I, Tri- Hi-Y Il, Ill, IV, National Honor Society IV. Patricia Louise Gessford- Spanish IV, G. A. A. I, II, Ill, IV, Home Economics Club IV, Chorus III, Echo Staff IV, Intramurals I, II, iv, Tri-I-li-Y ill. Helen Marie Girdler--Lake- wood High School I, II, Shaker Heights High School III, Speech IV, Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. V, Shingas Staff IV, Intramurals IV, Tri-Hi-Y IV. Thomas Haffey-B o b c a t Club Ill, IV, Victory Corps III. Betty Lou Harley-Zelien- ople High School I, G. A. A. IV, Home Economics Club Ill, IV, Tri-Hi-Y ll, Ill, IV. Ann Warren Gardner- --Bab- cat Club IV, G. A. A. I, II, Ill, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics C'ub Ill, IV, Chorus I, Echo Staff III, Intramurals I, II, Ill, IV' Office Assistant IV. f Ethel May Gillespie---G. A. A. I, II, III, IV, Home Eco- nomics Club II, Chorus I, Intramurals I, IV. Richard Charles Gridley --- Football I, ll, III, IV, Bas- ketball I, ll, III, IV, Varsity Club Ill, IV, Prom Commit- tee lll, Speech IV, Senior Science Club III, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, Home Room Officer I, National Honor Society IV. Beatrice Louise Hanley-- Langley High, Pittsburgh I, Prom Committee III, Speech III, Senior Science Club Ill, Spanish Club Ill, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, G. A. A. II, Ill, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Junior Class Play III, Lead- ers Club III, IV, National Honor Society IV. ' , 1 Ii l . .I ' f , Mary Edi,h Harvey--Prom Committee Ill, Sansfiflub II, Senior Science ' Club I, Latin Club I, ll, Bobcat C b iii, iv, G. A. A. I, ii, ii, IV,lShinQas swan my I . x 1 I . t I I Dean Hawkins- Football I, II, III, IV, Basketball I, ll, III, IV, Varsity Club II, Ill, IV, Prom Committee III, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, Victory Corps III, Horne Room Offi- cer I. Annabelle Henry-Beaver Falls High School I, Home Economics Club Il, IV. Norma Jean Howe-Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, II, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics ll, Ill, Intra- murals I, IV, Office Assis- tant IV, Tri-I-li-Y Ill, IV. Ross Jack-Tyler High School, Middlebourne, West Virginia II, Football I, III, IV, Baseball Ill, Student Council I, Prom Committee Ill, Senior Science Club Ill, IV, Latin Club I, Bobcat Club III, IV, B. A. C. I, III, Shingas Staff IV, Junior Class Play III, Home Room Officer I, IV, NationalHonor Society IV. David Probert Jones-Senior Science Club IV, Victory Corps II, III, Junior Class Play III. .gf.z.?fQA.5:7rz I Y frffl 9 PL ml f . -f'74'PGO , Phyllis Helen Hawthorne- Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, Ill, IV, Home Economics Club II, Chorus Il, III, Office Assistant IV, Tri-Hi-Y ll, Ill, IV, Intramurals I, IV. Virginia Holt-G. A. A. I, Il, III, IV, Home Economics Club II, IV, Tri-Hi-Y III. Frank H. Hubinger-Tolle- ston High School I, ll, Senior Science Club IV, Victory Corps III, IV, B. A. C. III, IV. James L. Jenkins Dorothy Man nne Jones+ Massillon High School I, Prom Committee Ill, Senior Science Club lll, Latin Club II, Spanish Club lll, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, G. A. A. II, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, I-Iome Economics Club ll, III, IV, Junior Class Play Ill, Cheerleaders ll, lll, IV, Echo Staff ll, Intramurals II, III, IV, Home Room Officer IV, Tri-I-li-Y ll, III, IV, National Honor Society IV. Joanne Kidd--Sans Club I, Latin Club I, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, G, A, A. I, II, III, IV, I-Iome Economics Club IV, Junior Class Play Ill, Echo Staff lll, IV, Intra- murals I, ll, Ill, IV, Tri- l-Ii-Y II, III, IV. Barbara Lou Kretchmar- Prom Committee III, Sans Club II, Senior Science Club III ,Latin Club I, II, Spanish Club IV, Bobcat Club lll, IV, G. A. A. I, II, III, IV, Chorus I, Slwingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club IV, Junior Class Play Ill, Lead- ers Club III, IV, Echo Staff III, Home Room Officer I, Tri-Hi-Y II, III, IV. Marjorie E. Lockhart- Speech IV, Bobcat Club III, G, A. A. I, ll, Ill, Home Economics Club II, Junior Class Play Ill, Chorus I, Echo Staff lll, Intramurals I, III, Ill, Office Assistant IV, Tri-I-Ii-Y IV. Marion H. McEIhinney- Sans Club Il, Latin Club I, ll, Bobcat Club IV, G. A, A. I, ll, lll, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club ll, IV, Chorus Il, Leaders Club Il, IV, Intramurals I, II, III, IV. I .1 1 I, lgygj 1 In Ll.. LA ' 'Fife ws.. - , if 0441. Elizabeth Anne Keenan- Sans Club II, Latin Club Il, SDanish Club IV, Bobcat IV, G. A, A. I, Il, III, IV, Echo Staff, III, IV, Intramurals I, Il, III, IV, Tri-Hi-Y Il, III, V. Kitty Lou KnowIesfG. A. A. I, Home Economics Club III, IV, Chorus I, II, III, IV, Intramurals I, Il, IV, Tri- I-Ii'Y II, III, IV. Sally Lindahl-f-Class Officer I, Prom Committee Ill, Senior Science Club Ill, Latin Club II, Sponish Club lll, Bobcat Club III, IV, G. A. A. I, Il, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, I-lame Economics Club IV: Junior Class Play Ill, Leaders Club III, IV, Intramurals I, II, III, IV, Home Room Officer IV, Tri- Hi-Y II, lll, IV! National I-lonor Society IV. Geraldine McBrien -- G, A, A. I, IV. Janet Ruth McKenry7Of- fice Assistant IV. John R. McLaughlin-Foot ball I, II, III, IVg Varsity Club IVg Class Officer III, lVg Prom Committee lllg Sans Club lg Senior Science Club III, IVg Bobcat Club Ill, lVg Victory Corps Illg B. A. C. Illg Band I, llg Home Room Officer IV. Grace Louise MeckIem- Speech lVg Sans Club I, Ilg Latin Club Ilg G. A. A. I, II, III, IVj Shingas Staff IVQ Leaders Club Ill, IVQ Cheer- leaders ll, III, IVg Intra- murals I, II, III, IVj Tri-Hi'Y III, IV. John DarreIIMiIIer-Monaco Junior High School Ig Prom Committee Illg Sans Club llg B. A. C. II, III, IVg Shingas Staff IVg Band II, III, IV5 Orchestra Ilg Na- tional Honor Society Ill, IVg Spanish Club IVQ Bobcat Club III, IVQ Senior Science Club III, IVg Home Room Officer IV. Joseph E. Milligan-McKin- Iey High School, Swissvale, Pennsylvania I, Prom Com- mittee Illg Sans Club llg Senior Science Club Ill, lVg Bobcat Club III, IV. Gladys Mae MuschweckfG. A. A. I, II, Illg Orchestra Ilg Chorus I, Illj Intramurals Ig Tri-Hi-Y Ill. June Dolores McLaughlin- Sans Club Ig G. A. A. I, II, III, IVg Home Economics Club Ig Echo Staff I. Donna Jean Meyer-Hope- well High School Ig Tri-Hi-Y II, III. Ruth Millere-G. A. A. Ip Home Economics Club lVg Tri-Hi-Y IV. Patricia Ann Morgan-G. A. A. I, Ill, lVg Home Eco- nomics Club ll, III, IV. Audrey Irene Neeley-Office Assistant IVg Tri-Hi-Y II, III, IV. Dolores Newton-Prom Corn- mittee III, Speech Ill, IV, Latin Club II, Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, II, Shingas Staff IV, Intramurals I, Il, Tri-Hi-Y IV. Barbara Ann Parsons-- Speech III, Sans Club Ill, Senior Science Club III, La- tin Club II, Spanish Club III, Bobcat Club III, IV, G. A. A. I, Il, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club Il, IV, Junior Class Ill, Chorus I, Tri-HIVY II, Ill, IV. Garnette Louise Peoples? Speech III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Chorus I. Laurie Prentice--Prom Com- mittee III, Sans Club I, II, Senior Science Club III, IV, Latin Club I, ll, Bobcat Club III, IV, Victory Corps III, B. A. C. II, III, Junior Class Play III. Joanna May Reisinger-- Speech IV, Sans Club ll, Senior Science Club III, Latin Club I, II, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, G. A. A. I, II, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club IV, Chorus I, Intramurals I, Il, III, IV, Tri-Hi-Y II, III, IV. Mary Louise Olm f Speech IV, Sans Club I, Latin Club II, Tri-Hi-Y II, III, IV, Home Economics Club ll, IV. John N. Pauvlinch-Football IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, B. A. C. III, IV, Intramurals I, ll, III, IV. C. Leland PikefV i c t o r y Corps Ill. Millie B. Rader-Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, II, III, IV, Home Economics Club II, IV, Tri-I-Ii-Y II, III, IV. John E. Rhodes-Class Offi- cer IV, Sans Club I, ll, Senior Science Club III, IV, Latin Club I, II, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, Victory Corps III, B, A. C. Ill, Shingas Staff IV. A I lvpi nr... fl-, I 1 4 -.-I A -91-v A., f, Erma L. Roorback-Sa n s Club I, Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, ll, III, IV, Home Economics Club I, IV, Tri- Hi-Y Il, III, IV. James W. Schwartzflzoot- ball I, II, Ill, IV, Basketball I, II, III, IV, Baseball III, Varsity Club III, IV, Class Officer Il, Senior Science Club III, IV, Latin Club I, II, Bobcat Club III, IV, B. A. C. II, National Honor So- ciety Ill, IV, Intramurals I, Il, III, IV, Home Room Of- ficer I, IV. Steven Skorupan - Midland High School I, Valley Forge Military Academy ll, Ill, Football IV, Varsity Club IV, Senior Science Club IV, Bob- cat Club IV. Floyd Franklin StandIey- Football I, ll, Ill, IV, Varsity Club III, IV, Victory Corps ll, Home Room Officer IV. Frances S. Tabay- Bobcat Club III, G. A. A. I, Il, Ill, IV, Home Economics Club Il, III, Office Assistant IV, Tri- l-li-Y Il, III, IV. Robert F. Schleiter-Football I, II, Baseball III, IV, Var- sity Club III, IV, Student Council I, Class Officer Il, Sans Club Il, Senior Science Club Ill, IV, Latin Club II, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Junior Class Play III, National Honor Society III, IV, Home Room Officer I, IV. Betty Ann Sheets-Student Council I, Prom Committee III, Senior Science Club IV, Latin Club I, Il, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, G. A. A. I, Il, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club II, IV, Junior Class Play III, Cheer- leaders II, III, IV, Library Assistant IV, Home Room Officer I, Tri-Hi-Y ll, III, IV, National Honor Society III, IV. Alpha Elizabeth Smith- Shingas Staff IV, Home Eco- nomics Club II, Ill, IV, Tri- Hi-Y Ill, IV. James S. Strouss--Sans Club I, II, Bobcat Club Ill, IV, Victory Corps ll, III, B. A. C. Il, Hi-Y I, Band I, II, III. JaneWaIIace Tait-Harrolds Junior and Senior High Schools-Greensburg, Penn- sylvania I, Spanish Club IV. Peggy Evelyn Tait -- S a n S Club I, Spanish Club Ill, Home Economics Club Il, III, Tri-Hi-Y ll. Joseph Taormina-U. S. Army IV, Football II, Ill, Baseball II, Ill, Varsity Club III, Class Officer Il, III, Pram Committee III, Sans Club II, Spanish Club Ill, Bobcat Club III, Hi-Y I, II, Intramurals I, Il, Ill, Doris Estelle Traylor-Speech IV, Sans Club I, Il, Shingas Staff IV, Chorus I, II, III, IV. I. I -i Xvrfl Ayil rl x, I Richard Wanner--Sans Club I, ll, Senior Science Club III, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, Victory Corps III, Bond I, II, III, IV. Doris Mae Watson-Speech III, IV, Sans Club I, II, Latin Club I, Il, Senior Science Club III, Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, Il, III, IV, Junior Class Play III, Intramurals Il, IV, Tri-I-Ii--Y II, National Honor Society IV. Jack Tallon-Prom Commit- tee III, Bobcat Club III, Vic- tory Corps II, III, B. A. C. Il, III, Junior Class Play III. Lena M. Taormina-Speech III, IV, Bobcat Club IV, Sans Club I, G. A. A. I, Il, Ill, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club Il, Tri-Hi-Y ll, III, Office Assistant IV, Library Assistant III, IV, Intramurals I, ll, IV. Sylvia Trumpeter-P ro m Committee III, Speech IV, Sans Club I, II, Senior Science Club III, Latin Club I, Il, Spanish Club III, IV, Bobcat Club III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Home Economics Club IV, Junior Class Play III, Chorus I, National Honor Society III, IV, Intramurals I, II, III, IV, Tri-Hi-Y ll, iii, lv. Patricia Lau Walters- Lin- coln High School-Midland, Pennsylvania I, II, Ill, Band IV, Orchestra IV, Chorus IV. Glen S. Weller-Prom Com- mittee Ill, Speech IV, Sans Club I, ll, Senior Science Club Ill, IV, Spanish Club Ill, IV, Bobcat Club IV, Victory Corps III, Shingas Staff IV, Band I, II, Ill, IV, Junior Class Play Ill. Helen T. Whitelaw-Prom Committee III, Bobcat Club IV, G. A. A. I, II, III, IV, Shingas Staff IV, Band I, II, III, IV, Orchestra I, II, III, IV, Home Economics Club III, IV, Intramurals III. George A. McClure-Culver Military Academy Il, III. ..94-. Dorothy Jean Young-Latin Club I, II, G. A. A. I, Il, III, IV, Home Economics Club II, III, IV, Chorus I, II, III, IV, Home Room Officer I. A5, Time Goes By ei .2 hh 7 if MARCH l-The music department gets an A for its superb Music Festival. Hats off to the chief and we so mean Mr. Caputo. 5-The rest didn't see, so we'Il tell you that the Robert Morris School showed Seniors movies on the business world. 7-A fatal day--these little blue iackets with the white cards went out. Well, well, well. 8-We heard our Rotation speaker but we didn't catch his name. We thank you, Rotarians. 9-A big ol' Bobcat dance. l2-The newly-formed Baseball squad sees how to play the big league way. The l945 World Series is the topic. I3-An assembly with more movies-The deserving Basketball stars get those red letters that mean so much. l4-The Freshman-Sophomore dance. A top-flight preview of the classes of '48 and '-49. Best of luck to you. 20-Mr. Ramsey, that rambling world traveler is the talk of the school. He has said more in more time than anyone yet and we enjoyed it too. 21-Spring came today even though it snowed. The thought was there. 25-Professor C. A. Kulmar, the representative of Clarion State Teachers' College talked to us, Our College Life. 28-The test-tube shakers put it over with the extra special, home-produced Science Club assembly. 3l-This blustering lion called March is walking out on us-only two more months and will they go fast. APRIL I-April Fool's Day and the best one heard yet is the freshman who is looking for room 207. 3-The reward for being nice to your dog is a full length movie- Mutiny on the Bounty. Any resemblance between Ed. Freed and Charles Laughton is absurd. I0-The stuff we find to do in April that gets us out of school is discouraging-Prom decoration, vacations, etc. but we'll bear up-I suppose. I2-lt decided to rain-this prediction was prepared in February by the Feature Editors and surpris- ingly enough-we're right. I8-More report cards. Oh, the misery of it alll! 19--Good Friday-the start of Easter vacation. 22-23-We predict that every member of the Senior class will be sound asleep until the wee hours of the afternoon. We'll be anyway. 24-Back again. 26-Junior-Senior Prom-A poem follows after appropriate fanfare- Our hats we doff to those who lavish all the splendor, With eats as these, the folks were pleased, and now they look less slender. The poem may stink but the Prom was strictly bigtime. MAY -What is so rare as a day lof relaxationl in May? lThis information may be supplied by the nearest Senior.J -We hold our breath to see if we were lucky enough to win a State Scholarship. We hope- -Exactly 22 more days-let's make 'em count, Seniors. -The prettiest May Queen yet, took the throne and ruled supreme over a glorious May Day. -Our little volume, The Shingas, no less, hit the halls of B. H. S. and went over the top in popu- larity. -We're not bragging but when they knock off an American History class to sign the '46 Shingas, then we must not be half bad. -Get your cap and grown-plenty of both sizes the too little size and the too big version. Tempus fugit and we're not fooling. -I7-The last obstacle-the Senior exams. -The years best in assemblies. The Seniors burst forth in their last day with a peachy assembly. Good-by- -Well-win, lose or draw-us upper crusts are through, Let's wish ourselves luck. -You couldn't find a Senior walking through these hallowed haIls even if you use a micro- scope with an exception of about ll5 of us who lost something last Friday and came back to see where we left it. -24-The smoothest drama-this side of Broad- way takes over in B. H. S. as the Senior Play. A house packer-you can bet your Dewey but- ton on that. V -School picnic at Idora-an old institution has returned from war and we appreciate it. -Baccalaureate exercises-the beginning of the end and the starting of the new. 28-The Senior Banquet and Dance with more than their share of heart tugs. -That final thrill, the hard-earned diploma at last! May we live up to the thought behind the name-Commencement. -Even the lower class gets breaks. The last day of school. fi Farewell B. H. S. ffjh, Nr . x , , W P. X x . ,f ff! A T 1A I xx N f fy . X.-3. F ? 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