Bell Township High School - Bee Tee Vie Yearbook (Salina, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1952 volume:

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PRUGRAM Act l - Education Act II - Recreation Act III - Competition Intermlssions - Short Selections Characters - Students of B.T. H. S. Directed by - Administration and faculty Produced by- Class of l952. DIRECTURS PERVISING Plll CIPAL xffzgi'-F MR. CHARLES S. MARSHALL, B.A., M. ED. Supervising principal of Bell Township and Avonmore schools. Mr. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. A very competent administrator, he is always ready to help with any problem, however small it may be. MRS. MYRTLE S. BIEHL, B.S., M. ED. Graduated from Indiana State Teacher's College, and attended the Universityof Pittsburgh. She is Assistant Principal. She takes charge of the bus problems, and many otherproblems inthe office, besides teaching Civics and English. Mrs. Biehl is a ready and willing helper whenever needed. BOAllll of ED CATIO ASSISTANT Pill -vhs .1 CN cum XX awk. Mr. Robert Ripple, President: Mrs. hazel Hill, Mr. Paul Almes, Sec- retaryp Mr. Dale Beatty, Vice Presidentp Mr. Eugene Harkleroad. lllliEC'l'0li MRS. MARY HAMILTON BORTZ CRAIG F. CULP , Aff MRS. JANE DIEHL MR. GEORGE HAMILTON MRS. JEAN McQUAlDE MR. SAMUEL S. McLAUGHLlN I .ff , rf MR. EDWARD MEIGHAN Mrs. Mary Hamilton Bortz-B. S., M. Lit. Attended the University of Pittsburgh and Indiana State Teach- ersCollege. Teaches llth and l2th grade English and 8th grade Geo- graphyp sponsors Senior Class, Bell Echo and directs Junior and Senior Class plays: dislikes students who make no attempt to cooperate with the other members of the class. MR. CHARLES E. PRUSACK Craig F. Culp-B.S. Graduated from Indiana State Teachers College. Teaches English, Mathematics, His- tory, Reading and Spelling: co-od- visor of the Junior Class. Mrs. Jean McQuaide-B. S. Is u graduate of indiana State Teachers College. Teaches Senior High Vo- cational HomeEconomics. Advises the Future Hornemalzers of America and the Maiorettes. Mr. George Hamilton-B.S. Attend- ed St. Vincent College and the University of Pittsburgh. Teaches Health and Physical Education: sponsors the Varsity Club, and coaches all boys sports. Mrs. Jane Diehl-B.M. Attended Juniata College and Indiana State Teachers College. Teaches music in the grades and in the high school, and also directs the Chorus. Mr. Samuel S. McLaughlin-B.S. , M.S. Attended Temple University of Pittsburgh. Teaches first year Commercial subiectsp is an advisor of Bell Echo. Mr. Edward Meighan-B.S., M. Ed. Graduated from WestVirginia Wes- leyan and University of Pittsburgh: teaches Social Studies and is Assii- tant Coach: is class sponsor of 7 . Mr. Charles Prusack-B. S., M. S. Attended Bryan University, Rich- mond University, Lockhaven Teach- ers College and University of Arkan- sas. Is in charge of Freshmen Class 92. He dislikes lack of student pre- paration. Teaches Biology, Physics, and General Science. Mrs. Margaret Bartlebaugh- B. S. Graduated from Indiana State Tea- chers College. Teaches English and Latin. Has charge of the library, and Freshmen Class 91. The thing Mrs. Bartlebaughdislikes in a class- room is rudeness of students toward one another. We regret we were unable ta put in Mrs. Bartlebaugh's picture. MRS. HELEN REED iiie ,A2, I :Qi QA ' at JZ. MR. WENROY C. SMITH Mrs: Helen Reed-B. S. Attended Beckley College in Harrisburg and Indiana State Teachers College. Teaches second year commercial subiectsg co-sponsors Sophomore Dislikes giving bod grades Class. because she believes students could do better if they tried. Miss Mary A. Runco-B.A.- Gradua- ted from Seton Hill Col lege. Teach- es Spanish, P.O.D. and American History. Is the advisor ofthe Tri- Hi-Y, Cheerleaders, Bee Tee Vie, and Co-advisor ofthe Junior Classy dislikes rude pupils. Mrs. Pauline R. Smith-B.S. Attend- ed Pennsylvania State College. Teaches Health and Physical Educa- tion: sponsors Girls Vanity Basket- ball andthe Girls Athletic Associa- tion. Mr. Wenroy C. Smith-B.S. ,M. Ed. ls a graduate of Pennsylvani-a State Collegeand the University of Pitts- burgh. Teaches Vocational Agri- culture. Takes charge of the Fut- ure Farmers of America and Senior Ag boys. His dislike is childish students. Miss Mary Christy Stewart-Gradua - ted from Indiana State Teachers College. Teaches Mathematics. Dislikes gum chewing in a class- room. Advises the Sevenl group. I Y gs ii MISS MARY A RUNCO F., MISS MARY CHRISTY STEWART MISS M. ISABEL TIDD Mr. George Tarosky, B. S. Is a graduate of Cal ifornia State Teach- ers College. Teaches Wood Shop and Mechanical Drawing. Miss M. Isabel Tidd-B.S. ls a re- cent graduate of Westiminster Col- lege. Teaches Junior High Home Economics and Art: is one of the sponsors of the Maiorettes. FAC LTY . in ., . s ' K if I To i MRS. PAULINE R. SMITH . fi . 6 ,T iii X 3 fifig yt. . if gQ...f' i J MR. GEORGE TAROSKY ll Mgff xxx' Nr' l rin, I 'ffi.,.,., t I 5' W MR. BENEDICT J. VILARY Mr. Benedict J. Vilary-B.S., M. Ed. Attended Washington - Jeffer- son College and the University of Pittsburgh. Teaches Algebra, Geo- metry, Spelling and Reading. Spon- sors the Student Council and has charge of Grade Eight. Attitude of students as to the proper relationship of students and teachers is his dis- like in a classroom. GRADE Cll00L FACULTY SEATED: Mrs. Schall, Mrs. Clawson, Miss Muffley. STANDING: Mrs. Beatty, Miss Fennel School Secretary MISS MARKUZIC Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Tanner. Miss Mcrkuzic, better known as Barb , came to us as Secretary in Decemberof this school term. She had been employed in New York since her graduation from Bell Township High School. She is well liked by all and isalways willing to help others. 7, Q ,L SCE E I On Feb. 12, the assembly program was in charge of the Seniors. This consisted of a Panel Discussion on the various extra activitiesofourschool. The pro- gram proved to be both education- al and entertaining. E lllli OFFICERS President ---- James Shellhammer Vice President ----- Kenny Keller Secretary ------- Shirley Callahan Treasurer -------- Faye Rumbaugh Advisors ---- ------- M rs. Bortz Mrs. Smith Mr. Smith session was enjoyed by all. In order to show the student body the difference between a good cheering section and a bad cheering section, the seniors put on a comical display of how you shouldn't look at a pep meeting or game. The mock cheering SENIIIIIS 1952 PATRICIA AN N ALAK SA Patsy -Takes the commercial course. Enioys listen- ing to records in the evening. Had lots of Fun in Wash- ington. Entertained staff at Bee Tee Vie Meetingsll Dislikes shorthand, bookkeeping and conceited boys. Looks forward to being a Stenographer in our Nations Capital. JOAN MARLE NE BIANCHI Queen -Energetic captain of the cheerleaders and head maiorette. Nevera dull moment with her around. Entertained us with her tap and ballet dancing. Can't 1 waitto go to college-especiallya co-ed one. Will make PATRICIA ANN ALAKSA a good teacher some day. 4 'P ' . ' it if MICHAEL GARRETT BARRY JOAN MARLENE BIANCHI MICHAEL GARRETT BARRY Corporal -Came to us in his Senior year. Often heard talking about Texas. Hiking is great fun to him. An ardent debater and speech maker. Remembered as the cop in the Senior play. College ond a teaching career lies in the future. MATT IE ELI ZE BETH BOOK ER ' Mattie -Happily takes f?j the commercial course and waits for English class each day. Spends much time A reading movie magazines and roller skating. Formed half of the duet which entertained us many times with their melodious songs. . g for MATTIE ELIZEBETH BOOKER SENlllliS JOAN RUTH BRENNAN JOAN RUTH BRENNAN Jo-Jo -Takes the academic course and likes Gym the best ofall. Her favorite pastime is B.R. Enioys eat- ing Rigatoni . Dislikes snobbish boys and students not cheering at games. Plans to be a Psychiatric Nurse after that happy day in June. CHARLES DILLIVAN BREWER Buster -A6 ft. 2 in. lad. Played intramural basket- ball withaflourish. Our husky fullback on our victorious football team. Gets a kick out of driving his Hudson, f . especiallywith Nancy. Will be remembered as the young M 'f lawyer in the Junior Class Play. 85' s CHARLES DILLIVAN BREWER SHIRLEY MAE CALLAHAN Shirley -Takes the Academic course. Says P.O.D. is her favorite subiect. First girl in Senior class to have aring on that third finger. Spends most of her time with Sonny , Dislikes people who show poor sportsmanship. Would like,to take up nursing after graduation. GERALDINE YVONNE DeGRAZlA Jerry -Academic whiz. Never came to class with- out her work done. A very versatile lass, she sings and plays the piano, trombone, and violin. The 'name Ecky has a special significance to her. College looms in the near future, perhaps Seton Hill. Y we Q' SHIRLEY MAE CALLAHAN GERALDINE YVON NE De GRAZIA RICHARD LEE DeSIMONE Dickie -A real musician. Capable co-captain of the football team. Is happy when tormenting the girls. Couldn't resist putting his feet on desks. Ambition is to go on to college and continue his football career. A future Harry James. NEILA GRACE EDDER Gracie -Capable and dependable. Spends many spare hours working at Hoys . Looks forward to those evenings with Jamie . President of the Tri-Hi-Y Club and active member of the Student Council. A future number please girl. NEILA GRACE EDDER I952 RICHARD LEE DeSIMO NE JAMES RALPH ECKENRODE JAMES RALPH ECKENRODE WILLIAM BERNARD F IGURELLI Ecky -Enthusiastic basketball and baseball player. Ardent chemistry student. Spent an enioyable summer working in Washington. Top entertainment for him is watching Jerry Lewis perform. ,A future U.S.A. sailor perhaps. WILLIAM BERNARD FIGURELLI Figs -Cassanova of Senior Class. Took the Ag course and particularly enioyed mechanical drawing. Could be found dancing most every night of the week. Apotential Fred Astaire. Thinks he might attend drafts- men school after graduating. VERONICA IRE NE FORNEY Rene -Energetic and talkative. Loved her position on the basketball team. Dancing provides much of her entertainment. Dislikes physics and two-faced people. Can often be seen with Danny. To be a nurse is her big desire. CARL Lerzov GERHIEM ' Herk - One of our Ag boys who likes P.O.D. Spends much time on Photographyh his hobbyp favorite pastime is Betty Jane. Gossipers do not rate very high with him. He dislikes English and people who drive dan- gerously. f??I Learning a good trade would fulfill his ambitions. VERONICA IRENE FORNEY F ASUNTA MARY GARZONE l CARL LeROY GERHIEM ASUNTA MARY GARZONE Susie -The commedienne of the Senior Class Editor ofour Bee Tee Vie. Cheerleading and being on the girls v ' K took up much of her time. Makes collecting odd ie and dancing her hobbies. Does not favor poor sportsmanship. Hopes to become a career girl after graduation. JOAN HARRIS Jeanie -Rates P.O. D, as her favorite class. Her favorite pastime is listening to the radio and iust relax- ingl Dislikes people who boast of themselves, and silly boys. Her ambition is to work at a good iob. JOAN HARRIS BARBARA DORANNE HARVEY Barb -Prefers Spanish above all other subiects. Her favorite song is Embraceable You .' Enioyed going to the movies Iwith Jackl. Really worked on the Bee Tee Vie. Spends much timewriting letters. Dislikes Physics and people who enjoy making remarks that hurt others. Hopes to be a housewife after 'graduation day. DOROTHY JEAN JOHNSON Dottie -A capable guard on the basketball team. Could listen to Johnny Ray anytime. Singing and eating fried potatoes and baked beans are her favorite pastime. Her pet peeve is conceited boysl Her only ambition after graduation is to make money. DOROTHY JEAN JOH NSON DAVID BURTON HILL BARBARA DORANNE HARVEY DAVID BURTON HILL Ambitious -Real ly took energy to get him to school . A faithful basketball player. Enioyed all his classes, especially gym. To work after graduation is his only ambition! Liked to tease girls in P.O.D. class. NULTON THOMAS KAY JOHNSTON Kaysie -Takes the academic course and says Gym NULTON 1. KAY JoHNsr 9 CRN' swfl is his favorite subiect. Faithful football player for two years. Enjoys hunting, fishing and watching television. He dislikes school work. His ambition is to be success- ful in whatever he does. X f5 ff' Yixa W l'a ,Sp IW- .JW 'tbl FN N ln JA glap'd4l'M!V E IIIII KENNETH K. KELLER Kenny -All sports star. Will always be remembered for his unusual athletic ability. Always enjoyed class- eS??? His favorite saying was- No tengo orgullo . A college football career will follow, but where is not de- cided. BARBARA MARIE KE LLY Barb -Takes the academic course and likes Physical Education the best of all her subiects. Thinks name Dick is very nice. Spends much time laughing and talking. Likes eating spaghetti but dislikes homework. Looks forward to being a woman in whitel I KENNETH K . KELLER A BARBARA MARIE KELLY LOUISE MAE KELLY LOUISE MAE KELLY Weasie -Acommercialstudent. Delights in eating potato salad and chicken. Likes Four Aces and Doris Day. Watching television is her favorite pastime. Dislikes school and, conceited boys. Her sole ambition is to go out into the big wide world and work. BERTHA WILLA JANE KING Bersie -Takes the Commercial course. Likes Eng- lish class the best. Enjoys drawing, traveling, and tele- vision. Doesn't care much for homework and iealous people. To become a beautician and housewife seems an attractive life to Bertha. BERTHA WILLA JANE KING ALBERT FRANK KOCHKA ZlG. -Adependoble Ag boy. Enioyed his vice- presidency of the F,F.A. Every November he can be found hunting and trapping. Very versatile in gymnas- tics, as seen in the gym exhibition. Looks forward to making lots of money after he has his diploma. CHARLES KRAVETSKY Chuck -Oneof the mostargumentotive boys in the Senior Class. Ping pong playing took up much spare time. Spent many periods in Mechanical Drawing Class. Is often seen driving a gray chevy. Looks forward to being a gentlemen farmer. ALBERT FRANK KOCHKA ANN ESTELLE KRIVONYAK STANLEY RAYMOND MACHULSKY CHARLES KRAVETSKY ANN ESTELLE KRIVONYAK Ann -Very capoblepianist of the school. Couldn't pass up an argument. Had lots of fun at All County and All District Chorus. An excellent academic student. Going to college is a must for her. STANLEY RAYMOND MACHULSKY Stush -A rare occasion when he came to school. Really worked in ag classl A proud member of the F.F. A. Loved to play hookey. His ambition after school is undecided as yet. M smmms r FRANK JOHN MENGOR FRANK JOHN MENGOR Shu-Shu -Another of the Future'Farmers, who hails from Tintown. Mechanical Drawingwas his favorite sub- ject. Hunting and loafing takes up much of his time. Will leave for Cleveland in the early part of June to look for employment. JOSEPH SAMUEL PALMISCNO Joe -Enjoyed Physics and Spanish Class most. En- ioys watching television and setting down to a good chick- en dinner. Played football for 3 years. His no. I pas- time is dancing. Hated night work and riding home on the bus. Looks forward to college and the teaching pro- fession. l ANTHONY ANDREW PALMISCNO ANTHONY ANDREW PALMISCNO Tony vWell remembered as Luigi in our Junior Class Play. He likes taking Phys. Ed. and eating spaghetti. Two of his pet peeves are giggling girls and Betty Jane Schalll Claims his favorite pastime is talking. Called Mrs. Palrniscno because of his Monday washes. JAMES ALLEN RIPPLE Rip -All round figure. Was equally at home on the footbalflfield, basketball floor, or baseball field. Noted for his lackadaisical manner and pretty red hair. Had adifflcult time making it to school. Playing cards pro- vides him much enioyment. ls undecided about his line of work. JOSE PH SAMUEL PALMISCNO JAMES ALLEN RIPPLE RUTH IONA RUGH Rudy -A vocational Home Ec. girl. Enioyed the eating part of herstudies. Favorite singers are Doris Day and the Four Aces. Spends much time loafing. Her pet peeve is school, but she hopes to get a iob some bright day in June. BETTY JANE SCHALL Betty Jane'-Takes the Vocational course, and likes P.O.D. Wears a ring on her third finger, left hand. Her hobby is loafing and watching television. Dislikes complainers and braggers and her little pet peeve is Tony Palmiscnof??l Says her ambition is to work for moneyl l952 RUTH IONA RUGH BETTY JANE SCHALL EDWARD HOWARD SCHALL FAYE ELIZABETH RUMBAUGH FAYE ELIZABETH RUMBAUGH Midge -Petite and sweet. Liked P.O.D. and typ- ing. Eating meat loaf and ravioli with L.P. is her fav- orite pastime. Had lots of fun at County Chorus. Her hobby ls typing. Dislikes homework and sarcasticpeople. ls undecided about the future. EDWARD HOWARD SCHALL Woosie -One of our 'Ag' bays whose favorite sub- iect is P.O.D. His hobbies are 'Hot Rods' and 'Anna Jeanne . Dislikes sophisticated people, English and Study hall. Hopesto bean auto mechanic after he grad- uates. SENl0llS JAMES HARRY SHELLHAMMER JAMES- HARRY SHELLHAMMER Shel ly -Whizzed through the academic course . Any mathematic course rated high with him . Capable center of football team. One of big 5 on basketball floor. Likes the song 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' and enioys eating spaghetti. Hopesto go on to college and take up engineering. MARGARET ISABELLE STEWART Margie -An energetic lassie with a pretty voice. Alight-footed guard on the basketball team. News edi- tor of the Bell Echo and Literary Editor of Bee Tee Vie. Going to college and take up engineering. JOHN ALVA SHOUPE JOHN ALVA SHOUPE Bunny -Cqptain of our basketball squad and capable . Af' .fl , X. if , g . I . tl J Q T ,sw . I MARGARET ISABELLE STEWART end on our football team. President of the Varsity Club. An ardent fan of Johnny Ray. His favorite pastimes are eating, sleeping, and goingtomovies. A iob after grad- uation with lots of pay will fulfill his ambitions. MI NA E LOISE SWANSON Speedy -Likes eating spaghetti and listening to Patti Paige and Johnny Ray. Enioys'art work of any kind, and dancing with that Certain soldier . Dislikes discourteous people and homework. Envied for her pretty, blonde hair. Hopes to attend Commercial Art School after grad- uation. MI NA ELOISE SWANSON 1952 mzooxs FREDRICK rizouP Fins -An ambitious ag boy. Always seen driving a '36 Chevie. Favorite pastime-flirting with girls. Be- lieved in taking long hunting trips during school term. More hunting and fishing trips lie in the future. JAMES LOUIS ULISSE Jamie -Spent muchtime in Salina during his senior year. Ace tackle on the football team. His pet peeve was school, and hunting his favorite hobby. Working after graduation and making lots of money would be a gfedl ClCl'tleVerT16nl', he SCYS. VIRGINIA HELEN TRZECIAK JAMES LOUIS ULISSE VIRGINIA HELEN TRZECIAK Ginny -One for our blonde- haired cheerleaders. Dancing provides much of her enioyment. Could beseen working at Lobert's many nights. Hopes to get a iob in Washington Dm C. after school term is over. PHILIP DOMINICK VALORE Buck -A Vocational Ag boy who hails from Slick- ville. Enioyecl every minute of his high school career. Bowling provides him with entertainment. Never quiet for a minute. Making money after graduation is his one PHILIP DOMI NICK VALORE ambition . SENIIIII I952 3 S MARJORIE ALICE WALKER ANICE JULIA ZIEMIANSKI MARJORIE ALICE WALKER ANICE JULIA ZIEMIANSKI Marge -A tall, popular miss, well known Anice -Oneafthecommercialgurls always for herability to play basketball. President of the a willing worker. Knownlfor her unsuppressed G.A.A. and F. H.A. Eating is a favorite pas- giggle. Spends much time listening to the radio time. Her future is undetermined, but she thinks and sleeping. Hopes to use her typing ability in coaching would be fun. securing a iob in Washington D.C. COMING ATTRACTIONS Senior Prom and Banquet ---- -------- ----- Class Night ---------- ------------- ------ ------ - - Bacco I aureate ---------- ----- --------- - - - Commencement----- ------- ------'--- School Picnic---- ------ ------- ----- May I6, -May 23 May 25 May 26, May 29, I I 952 I952 i952 1952 I952 E lllll GLASS lllll. We the class of l952 of Bell Township, being sound in mlnd and well prepared for graduation, do hereby declare this our last will and testament: Y To the faculty we leave the wish that all Senior Classes hereafter will be as ambitious and co operative as ours. To the Juniors we leave a year of hardships, work, anxiety, and fun. To the Sophomores we leave the task of making money for the Junior Prom. To the Freshmen we leave the woes and lays of the remainder of their high school years Our personal bestowais: Patricia Alaksa bequeaths her height to Dorian Davison. Michael Garrett Barry gives all his saw playing ability to Albert Frassenei. Mattie Booker wllls her commercial A's to anyone liking commercial work. Joan Brennan wills her typewriter to Louis Lopushanski. Charles Brewer leaves his height to David McLaughlin. Shirley Callahan leaves her ability to get excused every fourth period to anyone who knows how. Geraldine DeGrazia wills her solos In chorus to Judy McDlvitt. Richad DeSimone leaves his soft voice to Neal Weister. James Eckenrode leaves his trips to Avonmore to Yuts and hopes he finds them as in- teresting as he did. Neila Edder wills her weight to Robert Shaffer. Willaim Flgurelli leaves his ability in dancing to Vincent Collanni. Irene Forney leaves locker 164 ta Danny Merich. Susie Garzone wills her filled shorthand books to anyone too lazy to do them. Carl Gerhiem wills his ability to drive to Miss Stewart. Jaan Haris leaves her love of typing to anyone who likes it. Barbara Harveywlllsto any Junior who gets hungry at five o'clock, her fun at Bee Tee Vie meetings. David Hlll bequeaths his basketball uniform to his brother. Dorothy Johnson bequeaths her basketball ability to Alice DeForno. Kay Johnston wills his baseball uniform to James Bair. Kenny Keller leaves his football position to Leroy Ednie. Barbaa Keyy wills her afternoon walks around Sallna to anyone who likes to walk. Loulse Kelly leaves her ambition to Ethel Miller. Bertha King wills her bookkeeping ability to her sister Twilla. Albert Kochka leaves his acrobatics to Jerry Stover. Charles Kravetdky wills his love of arguments to Miss Runco. Ann Krlvonyak wills her tuba to Margie Clawson. Stanley Machulsky bestows his daily attendance record to George Fink. Frank Mengor leaves his X-ray vision lat test time, to John Clawson. Joseph Palmiscno leaves his Algebra book to Ethel. Tony Plamlscno bequeaths his Monday washlng to Danny Merlch and James Ferrero. James Ripple leaves his red hair to his brother, Eddie. Ruth Rugh leaves her position as bus patrolman to Louise Bell. Faye Rumbaugh leaves her wonderful evenings, at Bee Tee Vie meetings to anyone who likes to have fun. Betty Jane Scholl leaves her cooking ability to Carolyn McDivitt. Howard Scholl leaves his trips to Slickville, to Paul Alsippl. James Shellhammer wills his hair cut to Jack Zervini. Jack Shaupe wills his basketball uniform to Dennis Andritz. Eloise Swanson wills her long hair to Barbara Young. Brooks Troup leaves his hunting expeditions to Mr. Marshall. Virginia Trzeciak wills her lab at Lobert's to her sister Patty. James Ulisse wills hls ability to blush to George Markuzic. Philip Valore leaves Mary Bortz to John Weiss. Marlorie Walker leaves her activeness to Hannah Aloksa. Anlce Ziemlanskiwills herdanclng ability to any Tri-Hi-Y member who thinks she will need lt for next year. I TEIIIIISSIIINS- These we THE SHORTHAND KID! STRONG MEN! A WOMAN'S CROWNING GLORY. ' .av .aug-vmii. ' 4 fi . I ' JL W' -YSL LLL , ,IW L,,L,1 EGYPT NEVER HAD PYRAMIDS LIKE THIS. WISHFUI. THINKING. THEY WERE WORTHWHILE WAITING FOR enjoy between acts THE TOUCHDOWN TWINS I 'L ee e Pl . 1 I v J M,,.,.,-W 1 FUTURE DRAFTSMEN I lsN'T Love I GRAND: , U., 'K OUR MOCK CHEERING SECTION. WONDER IF IT LL M. 'W SCENE ll .Ill lllll EXECUTIVE GROUP OF '53. To help make money for the Junior- Senior Banquet and Prom, the Junior class held a very success- ful square dance. They gave aprize to the class sending the best set to the dance. This was won by the Sev- enth Grade. ARTISTS AT WORK . OFFICERS President ----------- John Clowson Vice President ------- Diane Almes Secretary ------- Betty Jane Franko Treasurer- --- Margaret Beatty Advisors ------ Miss Mary A. Runco Mr. Craig Culp SQUARE DANCING'S FUN. The Junior girls were quite busy making posters and decorations for various activities. Pictured here they are making decorations for the Tri-Hi-Y Valentines Day Dance and also signs for the Spaghetti Supper held by the Junior Class. CLASS of 1953 SL v '. dl 5 1 . J 'S 9 .. A Q S JR, J R Q .M as .R . g x i 1 'si' 5 s ,4 'l 1, 9 5 . if N K 1 K x :WW 4 I . ' 2 L r A N u' V I 1 , .. 4 ,f gi. 1 , 1 4. 4 'sn ' .fall ', c 1 S A . ' 5 V , 'si f . 'Q ,- Q H 3 no M 'ii . .. V J J S ' , f 4 if 5- Melvin Aikens - better known as Big Pete . Louis Lopushqnski - biggest tease in the bookkeepir Diana Almes - is one of our petite cheerleaders. Paul Alissippi - the number one cassanova of the Jun- ior Class. James Bair - goes by the name of Fireball i. Peggy Baird - a smallest member of the class. Margaret Beatty - a pretty girl with a magnificent sense of humor. Anna Mary Davison - a capable manager of the bas- ketball team. Luella DeForno - has a pleasant smile for all. Helen Diebler - has a knack for Spanish. George Ednie - is not so shy anymore. James Fallone - has a great like for, music. Janes Ferrero - plays basketball and the trumpet as well. Virginia Haney - number one poster maker. Donald Knchka -our capable co-captain of next year. class Beverly Luciou - one of the big three. Mary Marco - lovesto giggle. George Markuzic - star basketball player. Janice Reed - has a smile for all. Ed Ripple - never a dull moment. Florence Rudolph - has all the boys on the run. Joan Rupert - likes to square dance. Robert Rupert - very dependable. Richard Schall - industrious little fellow. Bill Sinclair - chief trouble shooter. Shirley Slosarik - cute and neat. Norma Speranza - song bird of the Junior Class. Dorothy Stover - a newly discovered artist. John Wayner - a very quiet gent. Darla Weightman - a giggling lass. ii .. A f.-9 vi' ,gf Mi' ffl ru' Louise Bell - enjoys coming to basketball games. John Cicola - a hot shot basketball player better known as Chippie . Cora May Clawson - one of the varsity guards who is quite a ioker. John Clawson - small witty guy. Mary Jean Clawson - the cute lass who is often seen with Albert. Leo Curcio - a speed demon of the class. George Fink - seems to enioy his dancing lessons. Betty Jane Franko - our cute little blonde often seen with Herlf . Albert Frassenei - is the office's favorite mail boy. Andy Galo - of basketball he is fond. Boyd Gartley - the future Fred Astair of the Junior Class. UNl0llS 'la 'Q Q il'L'. A. TN Ti ts. of i Virginia Grimm - fast and efficient basketball play- er. Lloyd May - who has suddenly taken a fancy to bow- ling fespecially in Slickvillel. Robert McQuaide - always willing to oblige. James Miller - always seen but never heard. Shirley Miller - another of the Junior's best basket- ball players. Josephine Novak - and Gloria are seen together. Joe Paunovich - enioys his frequent trips to Avon- more. Helen Spelock - works at Chucks , Robert Shaffer - a diligent worker. Harland Shearer - enjoys study halls best. Harry and Larry Sieczkowski - bothwon a metal in agriculture. Albert Silvis - chief Junior prankster. Neal Weister -speed demon when it comes to typ- ing. Paul Yazach - never once quiet. John Zaffuto - Paul's assistant cassanova. SCENE Ill 0Pll0M0llE s-N' OFFICERS President -----------. Joe Stewart Vice President ------- Charles Kalb Secretary ----- ---. Hannah Alaksa Tfe0SUr9f-- ---- Ruth Jackson Advisors -------- Mrs. H. D. Reed Mr. S. McLaughlin WE LED THE CLASS OF l954. Although this may not be typical of the Sophomore Class, we came across an amusing incident during our photography one day. Here we see Jack handing Joe an eraser to put up on the loud speaker. We wonder if Mr. McLaughlin ever found it. ew t I UP TO OLD TRICKS. One of the ways the Sopho- mares made money was by selling refreshments at basketball games and having dances after the games. CLASS of IQ54 1 ,A 'J '.-Q: Alni 3 . I . in i Q ff, J ,Q '39 fs Q, H ., xr if 31 J fs I .h if- ml:-6.15 . A. ,. zzz . J f ue., : M J. , w 'lx' f- 1.1 5 .fi - I gif -I ' ' s.i , ii .',: . ,.L,,,.,. ,,,. .W .,V, i.A., .. , f': 'V i - I J '.': i 'i ,' J f fi 55 11 . . nvv A if mi Q W . YSZSJS V A fgggy- uv .- MF-X W . W.. ,gn ., W I e A ,Mk . :,. 'ibg Q :,'. D V ,A., L gvl zg' i D . , g annah Alaksa - enioys a good argument. tennis Andritz-well known as Dennis the Menace. iarylois Andritz- likes to hear the name of Jimmy. xvnold Bell - enthusiastic football player. .umes Bonelli - intramural star. viory Bortz - often seen with John. lolores Culp - one of our chorus accompanists. srian Davison - always willing to help others. .sy DeSimone - the wolf of the Sophomore class. Jade Dinger - a very expert square dancer. -fiax Dunmire - Future football st8r. 'armela Fanelli - a shy and studious girl. .om Hollobaugh - o promising track star. Iith Jackson - a witty girl with lots of energy. .Qharles Kaib - loves to make frequent trips to Tins Mills. . .. we o s ' D '-- l 9 s'ii D as :-' J ' ' E - s ' .vim 5 ' 5 -use f V Q , . -,,....--..f.....-.-.---- .fi J r r 'D iw' if Far We J : D If J Joan Kamperin - likes to play the piano. Billy King - giggling is her favorite pastime. Twilla King - plays basketball well. Ethel Miller - enjoys school dancers. David Moore - loves to tease the girls. Betty Morgan - never one dull moment. Joseph Naybor - never has much to say. Joan Olah - energetic an the basketball floor. Frank Pavlovich - hails from Slickville. Joe Stewart - easy to get along with. Janet Sutyak - can be seen combing her hair. Phyllis Thounhurst - live wire of the class. Nancy Tickle - Joan and Nancy are good friends Dennis Trabits - Harry James of the Class. Jack Turk - likes to study. f N . ' f e .-. 'agp' .' 5 it . T iff: '45 iff. L my ig , LTLV ug l .v.. ,h 5 gg 1 '54 . K .5 .A , R 3 A ..,, uf ig 1 ,fl '4-i i .W '3-Q fs? 5 il' ai All . Eff it N g x .. VI Q A Julia Bottegal - a peppy lass. Rosalina Bottegal - loves to knit. Andy Bozarelli - a very ardent dancer. Dean Carnahan - loves dancing with pretty girls. Bobby Conto - the answer to a maidens prayers. Kay Crawford - future Benny Goodman. Lynn Cunningham - a cute little lass. Foberta Fike - a shy girl who giggles frequently. Lyu Fumei -a blonde maiorettewith a radiant smile. Gloria Garzone - says what she thinks. Delores Gomez - likes to drive a Catalina. Helen Faye Hamilton - of Pete is very fond. Mary Fae Hamilton - someday will be-'a basketball star. Ralph Libengood - enioys playing basketball. Marlyn Moiercik - always found in the company of Lynn. 4 ,,. , ovnomomz J W S. F 1 A . , .J T - sf f fv K , 1 up ,Lug 6 X K R 3 3' as 92 hx A ll 4 E li Shirley Malloy - has a good singing voice. Carolyn McDivitt - always taking walks. Judy McDivitt - enioys singing. Danny Merich - seen'in the company of Irene. Frank Perfetta - good natured. Eugene Platko - willing dance pupil. Eleanor Richards - plays the pivet position well Gilbert Rosa - Gibby loves the girls. Doris Scott - Came to us from Apollo. Joan Sheasley - likes to hear the name of Franlf Joseph Veneziana - has black curly hair. John Weiss - has a good hook shot. Janet Weister - hails from Perrysville. Barbara Young - twinkling mischievous eyes. Jack Zerbini - always called Buzzie. SCENE III JU IIIII HIGH WE LED THE CLASS OF I955. EIGHTH GRADE - OFFICERS President -------------- Vincent Coliana Vice President ----- ----- D anny Andrifz Secretary ------ ---- J enny Lou Sontag Treasurer ---- ----- A ndrew Proach SEVENTH GRADE HAD CAPABLE OFFICERS. FRESHMEN OFFICERS President ---------------- William Miller Vice President----- ----- Glenna Weister Secretary ----- ----- S hirley Walters Treasurer ---- ----Louis Loberf THE LEADERS OF CLASS OF '56. SEVEN I Pregidenf -------------- Richard Demyen Vice Presideni' ----- -------- -L Gffy Bell Secretary ----- ---- -M innie Carnobucci Treasurer ---- -------- J ames Davenporf QWNZ President ----------------- John Wincek Vice President ----- Treasurer---- Secretary ----- ----Jack Tickle -------- Kenny Shaffer -----Leonard Veneziane Mary Shearon CLASS ol 1955 Ak 9 525 ' , :: A 1 K ..,, , A , ' f X wr , ' gif Q. 2.3 ZX 5, Q .2 YL , - A A Q. in sis . . 4 . M Q ' is A Y 'L ,:.... nigg a- H I , X sffflg . 31 5--f 'x 1 7' VI 5 . Q ,Z -',' Q K Q .jgffi , L afiwn. . - M J We sf A ' -9 1 ', ., , iq.. ' f .L L 1 2 ' 'A 7 . ,,,. B f ,-V 7 C' I 1 x rf 1-. Roy Aikens - enioys playing the tuba. Nancy Alcorn - never still a moment. Leonard Galo - a mischievous boy. Charles Hill - better known as Little Ambitious. ' Estelle Alexander - one of the shy members of the Marlene Huffman - an intramural star. class. Richard Bair - hopes to be a football star. Glenn Beatty - delights in going to school. William Beatty - a Jayvee. Arthur Bell - enioys deer hunting. Patricia Carnahan - dresses nicely. Rose Marie DeFalco - a shy lass. Lorraine DeForno - fond of Leo. Lorrene Deforno - has shy smile. Ruth Dunmire - likes to sing alto. LeRoy Ednie - sports a crew cut. Fred Emanuel - a potential letter-man. William Larimer - fond of dancing. Louis Lobert - a cute boy with dark hair. Nancy Marchitelli - goes with Buster. Paul Marshall - enioys riding the second bus. Kenneth McComb - takes pride in his glossy shoes Norman McCullough - a chubby lad. Eleanor McQuaide - hails from Salem Twp. Alfred McQuaide - o talkative person. Genevive Mengor -one of the tall lasses of the class Jan Mentzer - a willing football player. William Miller - makes a good Master of Ceremonies. Joan Moore - Came to us from Monongahela. Patricia Franko - always dressed like Betty Jane. 5GfOl1 Myeri - of children She is f0r1d- Dolores Gaviatti - a popular lass. Mary Galo - hails from Tin Mills. Walter Myers - enioys going to the movies. eeisei A Sf? e esi X -1,'AY' ' i. fi E RW? tx ewsfamr Robert Orr - will star in football . Loretta Pavlik - a quietzbrunette. Ann Pesci - enioyed intramurals. Robert Petrosky - a small paper boy. Ray Posney - plays the guitar. Kenneth Reynolds - a capable manager. Milton Rirnmel - never has a frown. John'Rosa - star punter. MaryAnn Sebes - plays the piano. Dorothy Shaffer - always laughing. Ethel Sheron - enioys Joe's company. Jean Shondelmyer - never sad. Patricia Skowronek - a tiny blonde lass. Linda Smeltzer - has blonde naturally curly hair. FRE HMA 4 1 A. -1 K 5 ,:-. f iiiii Y - .ever fowl .uri 'LJ 3 T i ' ' .A .Q ..., , g-, A , ' r A r ' t., ,si 1 felle 33 . 'E 1 -3 gg, 1. ft, gg f I H i. ,fm Ginger Spade - has a beautiful voice. Duane Stauffer - an energetic sweeper. Lucille Stover - a maiorette. Garry Swanson - enioys hunting and fishing. Rose Thounhurst - enioys sports. Patty Trzeciak - energetic basketball player. Donald Tretchick - likes- to tease the girls. Joseph Vangrin - better known as Jo-Jo. Gerald Walker - sports dark rimmed glasses. Shirley Walters - enthusiastic basketball player. Glenna Weister - has cute freckles. Angeline Zaffuto - enioys walks from Edmon. Donald Zanavich - likes to play the piano. Q 5 'I ...if- .Q - ' 'i ' SCENE V ElGll'l'H GRADE FIRST ROW: Naybor, Sullinger, Van Dyke, Spelock, Young, Waynar, Miller, Proach, Sinclair, SECOND ROW: W. Prude, Tretchick, Schall, Miller, Novosel. THIRD ROW: T. Prude, Orr, Zanavich, Ripple, Sturiale, Stover, Strong, Rohrcast, Shirley, Stewart, Mr. Tarosky. This energetic class really had the teachers in a whirl. They composed a yearbook of their own as an English project under the direction of Mrs. Biehl. This yearbook contained pictures and descriptions of pupils, teachers and activities. They also, under thedirection of Mr. Vilary and Mr. Torosky, helda very enioyable Christ- mas party. The entire school will be looking forward to the 'verdant freshmen' of l953, who of course, will be supplied with a new set of tricks. FIRST ROW: Hill, DeGrazia, Caliana, Bash, Anderson, Lincolon, Ewing, Andritz, Culp. SEC- OND ROW: Clawson, Cramer, Gartley, Beluch, Howells, Cleppar, Harris, Barichello, Ash- boudm, Moore, Deforno, Douds, Gabborin, Calandrella, Hamill, Harris, Burns, Livengood, Ednie, Douds, Edder, Doverspike, Almes, Eckenrode. SCE E VI Siva H GRADE A l 2 FIRST ROW: Barker, Bell, Boarts, Brewer, Gartley, Gabborin, Hill, Fennell, W. Alexander, Demyen. SECOND ROW: Curnabucci, Aikens, Johnson, Bottegal, Kockanowski, Grosklos, Bonelli, Jones, Kelly, King, Aikens, Detman, Deforno, Kelly. THIRD ROW: Miss Stewart, Davenport, Bair, Carnahan, Bortz, P. Kochka, Galo, Hamilton, Kochka, J. Alexander. The year I952 proved to be a successful one tor the seventh grade. Along with the aid of Miss Stewart, section one netted 5290.10 by selling stationery. Christmas and Valentine's Day parties were two of their social activities. Besides these a Stanley Party for their mothers with refreshments and fun for all took place on February 29th in their homeroom in the evening. This provided them with a nice profit also. That's a good start, Seventh Grade. Keep up the good work. i FIRST ROW: K. Shaffer, Veneziana, Muffley, McLaughlin, Rossi, Wilson, Musiak, Wincik, Skowronek, Trzeciak, Sutyak. SECOND ROW: Naybor, Libengood, Shearon, Shoupe, Shearer, Rimmel, Reed, McMunn, Laine, Mentzer, Papp, E. Schaffer. THIRD ROW: Mr. Meighan, Platko, Muffley, Sinclair, Walters, Sebes, Tickle, Ripple, McDivitt, Shepherd, Myers, Rohrcast. MDRE I 'I'ERMlSSl0N ni Fire Drill Restricted Area Helpful Librarians Ambitious Boys Scorekeepers Our new Bioscbpe Fire Drill CONTlNUED 9 A Q ,gg Mg.. g, if-P' 2' 1 4 ., L1 , K Y 4 1' Captains and Advisor Lunchiime Student teacher, Miss Tidd Scorekeepers Going into the game Fun af lunch ACT ll-RECREATl0N SCE E l TRI Hl-Y CL B OFFICERS President ------------ -Neila Edder Vice President ----- V irginia Grimm Secretary -------- -Mariorie Walker Treasurer ---- ---- D iane Almes Chaplain-- ----- Joan Bianchi The Tri-Hi-Y is a branch of the Y. M. C. A. It was started at Bell Township in 1943. its members include the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.. The first proiect of the year, with the help of the' F. H. A. , was sending Christmas gifts, cookies and candy to the Greensburg Orphanage. The candy and cookies were mode by the girls at a Christmas party, and the gifts were brought in instead of the usual exchange gifts. The second proiectwas teaching dancing lessons to anyone who wished to learn. These peo- ple were given free tickets to the Tri-Hi-Y dance, Cupid's Cotillion. The Tri-Hi-Y is under the direction of Miss Mary A. Runco. FlRST ROW: F. Rumbaugh, M. Clawson, Richards, Franko, Alaksa, Reed, Corridini, C. Rum- baugh, Stover, Grimm, Callahan. SECOND ROW: Swanson, Ziemianski, Garzone, Trzeciak, Diebler, Novak, Bianchi, Forney, Clawson, Miss Runco. THIRD ROW: Miller, Rudolph, Bell Almes, Haney, Marco, Luciow, DeForno, DeGrazia, Rugh. FOURTH ROW: Beatty, Slosarik Edder, Walker, Weightman, Krivonyak, Davison, King. I' I I SCE E ll VAR l'l'Y CL B l OFFICERS President ------------ Jack Shoupe Vice President ---- James Eckenrode Secretary ----- :lames Shellhammer Treasurer ---------- T ony Palmiscno The Varsity Club is made up of boys who have been out for one or more sports for one full season. Under the direction of Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Meighan, they have achieved quite a lot this year. The big event this year was raising money for the Johnny Yuha Fund. Johnny was iniured during the Bell- Elders Ridge football game. The annual magazine campaign was a big success with the assistance of Mr. Meighan. Magazine chairman was Tony Palmiscno, with James Ferrero as the highest salesman. Lastyear's Varsity Club gave the first S250 toward the sum of money needed to send the football team to camp. This was the first year the football team has ever been sent to camp. The Varsity Clubis responsible for the annual All Sports Banquet. Funds for the banquet are raised by sponsoring the Donkey Basketball Games. Sweaters were bought and awarded to the following lettermen: Charles Brewer, Dick DeSimone, James Eckenrode, William Figurelli, David Hill, Kay Johnston, Kenneth Keller, George Markuzic, Joe and Tony Palmiscno, James Ripple, Jack Shoupe, James Shellhammer, and James Ulisse. FIRST ROW: J. Clawson, J. Palmiscno, Hollabaugh, R. DeSimone, Conto, Bair, Curcio, Ferrero, Dinger, Alsippi, T. Palmiscno, SECOND ROW: Mr. Hamilton, Eckenrode, Shell- hammer, D. Kochka, D. Hill, Johnson, Dunmire, H. Shearer, Trabits, D. Andritz, Kaib, W. Mieghan. THIRD ROW: Merich, Ulisse, Ripple, Kelier, D. DeSimone, Paunovich, Schall, Choupe, Zerbini, Weiss. FOURTH ROW: Brewer, Markuzic, Figurelli, Stewart. SCE E III FUTURE IIIIMEIIAIIEII ol AMERICA OFFICERS President ---------- M. Walker VicePresident ------ F. Rudolph Secretary -------- -B. J. Schall Treasurer--- ------ Ruth Rugh Advisor ------- Mrs. McQuaide The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization of pupils studying Home- making. It brings together state groups interested in and working toward better home and family living, provides opportunities to share in solving problems important to home life, and sponsors group proiects, local, state and national in scope. Future Homemakers of America came into being through the cooperative efforts of youth enrolled in homemaking in secondary schools in buildinganational organization of their own in which they may develop social qualities and pro- mote better home life for its members and their families. FIRST ROW: H. Alaksa, Olah, Young, J. Bottegal, Rudolph, Bell, Spelock, C. Rumbaugh. SECOND ROW: Mrs. McQuaide, B. King, Malloy, R. Bottegal, Stover, Sutyak, M. Andritz, C. McDivitt, Richards. THIRD ROW: Rugh, J. Weister, J. Rupert, Walker, Tickle, Sheasley, Thounhurst, V. Rupert. SCENE IV FUTURE FARMER 0l AMERICA OFFICERS President -------- Carl Gerheim I Vice President--- Albert Kochka Treasurer ----- George Markuzic Secretary ------- T ony Palmiscno News Reporter ------ Andy Gala Advisor --------- Mr. W. Smith The Future Farmers of America or F.F.A. as it is commonly known, is the national or- ganization for boys studying vocational agriculture. This organization was organized in November of 1928. Under the direction of Mr. Smith, the boys have completed a successful year, by buying a panel truck, which is called, by all the boys, a carry all . This year's awardswere awarded toAlbert Kochka, Frank Mengor, Robert McQuaide, C harles Kravetsky, Harry and Larry Sieczkawski. ' ' FIRST ROW: Palmiscno, Libengood, Naybor, Curcio, 4Pavlovich, Valore, Troup, Yazach, Gerhiern. SECOND ROW: Mr. Smith, Sieczkowski, Galo, L. Sieczkowski, Kochlca, Shearer, T. Galo, A. Kochka, Ripple. THIRD ROW: Sinclair, Paunovich, Mengor, Markuzic, Figurelli, Kravetslcy, Scholl, Dunmire, Merich. SCE E V CHIIIIUS OFFICERS President ------------- Neila Edder Vice PreSidenf-- Geraldine De Grazia Secretary ----- ----- F aye Rumbaugh Treasurer ---- -'-- Shirley Callahan Margaret Beatty The Chorus consists of all girls only. Any girls from the Freshmen through the Senior Class may ioin. The first activity of the chorus this year was the annual Candlelight Services at Christ- mas. Four girls were sent to County Chorus: Geraldine DeGrazia, Neila Edder, Ann Krivonyak and Faye Rumbaugh. Of these four, Geraldine DeGrazia and Ann Krivonyak went on to District Chorus. The girls were accompanied by Mrs. Diehl. A Spring Concert was held in April. FIRST ROW: Corridini, Reed, Spade, Malloy, Pavlik, T. King, Fanelli, Gaviata, Smeltzer, Shaffer, Walters, L. DeForno, P. Franko, E. Miller, Richards, M. Clawson, Alaksa, Rumbaugh, B. Franko, Mrs. Diehl. SECOND ROW: Young, Speranza, DeGrazia, Bianchi, B. King, Novak, Grimm, Diebler, Booker, Morgan, Callahan, Forney, Marchitelli, McQuaicle, J. Moore, Zaffuto, Alcorn, J. McDivitt, Andritz. THIRD ROW: L. DeForno, Clawson, Brennan, Scholl, Johnson, Bell, J. Weister, Culp, Gomez, Bortz, Haney, Almes, Slosarik, Weightman, Davison, M. Hamilton, Sheasley, Tickle, Edder, Krivonyak. FOURTH ROW: Fike, Luciow, Pesci, R. Bottegal, P. Trzeciak, Carnahan, G. Weister, Stover, Myers, Golo, R. Dunmire, Sebes, R. Thounhurst, Miller, L. DeForno, Cunningham, Maierick, J. Bottegal, Rudolph, Beatty, Richards, Stewart. P SCENE III BA II I The band, under the direction of Mr. Slyter has completed a successful year, participating faithfully at every football game. Two days a week band instructions are given in the Saline Church. For the Christmas Holi- days they gave a concert together with the chorus. They also performed in many school activities. Thosewho tried out for District Band were: Vince Colianni, Ray DeSimone, James Fallone, John Clawson, Dennis Trabits, John Cicala, Mary Jean Clawson, and Eleanor Richards. For the first time in our school, with much effort and many drills our band perfected four intricate formations, which they performed at football games. Everyone is looking forward to new Band uniforms in the near future. FIRST ROW: B. Franko, Corridini, Stover, L. DeForno, Morgan, Walters, Bianchi, L. DeForno, P. Franko, T. King, B. King, Hamilton. SECOND ROW: Douds, Edder, Trzeciak, Bortz, J. Shearer, Beveridge, Muffley, Troup, Beluch, Reed, Baird, Vansick. THIRD ROW: Kamperin, M. Clawson, Andritz, Crawford, M. Shoupe, Colianni, Riley, Venzianni, Sontag, Carnahan, D. Almes. FOURTH ROW: M. Beatty, G. Beatty, B.sBeatty, N. Edder, Thounhurst, Larimer, Sebes, Platko, Fallone, Cicala, Mr. Slyter. FIFTH ROW: Barker, Steele, Reynolds, Popp, Ednie, Davenport, Richards, J. Edder, N. Almes, J. Clawson, SIXTH ROW: Marshall, De- Grazia, Doverspike, Hill, R. Shearer, Fennell. SEVENTH ROW: Krivonyak, Turk, Gerheim, Scholl, DeSimone, Tretchick, D. Shoupe. EIGHTH ROW: D. Hill, J. Stover, Harris, Ewing. SCEEIIII GIIII ATHLETIC ASSOCIA'I'I0 I FIRST ROW: H. Alaksa, Jackson, Fanelli, P. Franko, Miller, T. King, L. DeForno, Stover, Zaffuto, Spaid, R. Thounhurst, J. McDivitt, L. DeForno, Alcorn. SECOND ROW: Malloy, Maierciak, Cunningham, Pavlik, Smeltzer, P. Trzeciak, Andritz, Young, B. King, McCullough, Gomez, Bortz, Shaffer, Mrs. Smith. THIRD ROW: Fike, Shearon, Ross, Olah, Kamperin, Sutyak, Morgan, J. Bottegal, S. Walters, G. Weister, Carnahan, J. Weister, M. Walters, Pesci. FOURTH- ROW: Tickle, M. Hamilton, G. Garzone, C. McDivitt, Myers, Dunmire, Galo, Culp, R. Bottegal, Marchitelli, Sebes. FIFTH ROW: P. Thounhurst, V. Rupert, H. Hamilton, Richards, Fumei, A. DeForno, Sheasley, Mengor, Huffman. FIRST ROW: Corridini, Clawson, Franko, Alaksa, Reed, Ziemianski. SECOND ROW: Kelly, Novak, Diebler, Grimm, Stover, Richards, C Clawson, Booker, B. Kelly, Brennan, Mrs. Smith. THIRD ROW: Miller, Rudolph, Bell, Almes, Haney, DeForno, Luciow, Stewart, Rugh, Beatty. FOURTH ROW: Rupert, Slosarik, King, Edder, Walker, Weightman, Kirvonyak, Davison, Johnson. N.-fs. . SEATED - Susie Garzone, Treasurer, Marge Walker, President, Betty J. Franko, Secretary, STANDING - Carol Rumbaugh, Vice President, Mrs. Smith, Advisor. President ----------- Marge Walker Vice President--- Carole Rumbaugh Secretary ------- Betty Jane Franko Treasurer ---- ---- S usie Garzone The G.A.A. isanorganizatlon for all girls from 9th to l2th grades interested in sports. The G.A.A. awards sweaters to the deserving Seniors and all Senior girls receive pins. The G.A.A. is under the leadership of Mrs. Smith. This year the club raised money by having a bake sale which proved to be very successful . MA.l0llE'l lE Fromleft to right: P. Franko, L. DeForno, T. King, L. DeForno, L. Stover, H. F. Hamilton, B. King - KNEELING: B. Franko, J. Bianch Maiorettes march with the band at all performances. They are taught by their leader, Joan Bianchi and advised by Mrs. McQuaide and Miss Tidd. New uniforms were purchased through the efforts of the girls and advisors. CE Elllll BELL ECHO Editor ------ Feature Editor 1 Alumni Editor ------ Sports Editor--- Neila Edder News Editor ---- --- Marge Stewart ---- ---Susie Garzone Virginia Trzeciak ----John Clawson Business Manager -------- J oan Bianchi Advisors --------- -------- M T5 - BOFTZ Mr. McLaughlin Typing Supervisor-- Mrs. Helen D. Reed The Bell Echo is our school newspaper which is published six times yearly. It sells for the subscription price of 51.00 per year. The paper consists of four printed sheets with news items and features contained in it. This year several girls, accompanied by Mr. McLaughlin, attended the Press Conference at Penn High School, where they got many new ideas. Under the capable supervision of Mrs. Bortz and Mr. McLaughlin, the Bell Echo continues to be a successful newspaper. 5..UllNf- FIRST ROW: M. Clawson, Fanelli, Sontag, Shoupe, F. Shearon, Fike, J. McDivitt, Schall, Ferrero, M. J. Clawson, Beluch, Clawson, Muffley, Carnabucci. SECOND, ROW: Almes, S. Miller, Corridini, P. Trzeciak, E. Miller, M. Hamilton, Carnahan, Fallone, Bianchi, V. Trzeciak, C. Rumbaugh, L. DeForno. THIRD ROW: G. Garzone, Zanavich, Stover, Callan- drella, Matlock, Morgan, Detman, S. Garzone, Luciow, Stewart, Mr. McLaughlin. FOURTH ROW: Mrs. Bortz, G. Weister, Walters, N. Edder, H. Hamilton, Johnson, B. King, Fumei, Beatty, E. Richards, Walker. SCE E IX THE BEE TEE VIE Editor ----- --- Susie Garzone Literary Ed. ----- Margie Stewart Joan Bianchi Feature Ed. - Geraldine DeGrazia Ann Krivonyak Subscription Ed.-Shirley Callahan Patricia Alaksa Advertising Ed. --Barbara Harvey Kenny Keller Business Mgr. --- Faye Rumbaugh The first Bell Township annual, commonly known as a yearbook, was published in I934. The name given to it was Bee Tee Vie, which means Bell Township life. This has remained the same. The main activity of the Senior Class, through the years, has been to put forth a yearbook. All the net proceeds of the year go towards this purpose. The skillful cooperation of the entire staff is the main factor of a successful yearbook. FIRST ROW: Bianchi, Alaksa, Rumbaugh, Garzone, DeGrazia, Forney. SECOND ROW: Swanson, Harvey, Trzeciak, Brennan, King, Callahan. THIRD ROW: Miss Runco, Stewart, Edder, Walker, Johnson, Kirvonyak. FOURTH ROW: J. Palmiscno, Gerhiem, Shellhammer, Keller, Eckenrode, T. Palmiscno. SCE E X STUDENT Cllll Cll. President -------- James Ripple Vice President ----- Neila Edder Secretary--- --- Joan Olah Treasurer -------- Carl Gerhiem Advisor ---- ---- M r. Vilary The student council is under the supervision of Mr. Vilary. It consists of four representatives from each class with the exception of the Senior Class which has eight representatives. The council performs many unseen duties around school. Some of these duties are the vigilant hall patrol and ticket sellers at games. The selling of ice cream had been discontinued but has now been resumed by student council members. At present members are busy writing up the amended constitution. FRONT: R. Rhorcaste, M. Miller, Shirley, Andritz, J. Barker, Bell, Rimmel, L. DeForno, G. Weister, Lobert, Mentzer, Olah, J. Ripple, Weiss, Jackson, E. Richards, Gerheim, Edder, Brennan, D. Richards, Walker, Stewart, Mr. Vilary. Ac'r lll-comvmlow x E-L SCE E l CHEERLEADER In l929, Mr. Earl Bruce, coach of Bell Twp. High Schodl, with the aid of Miss Mariorie Ewing, English instructor, began the first cheerleading squad. They with the help of the other teachers, selected four Seniors, three girls and one boy, whom they thought would make the best cheerleaders. The following year, l93O, two girls and one boy were chosen at an assembly by the applause of the student body with the teachers acting as iudges. These in turn trained the next cheerleaders, which has been the custom ever since. The cheerleaders organize the cheering at pep meetings and games and thus help promote school spirit. They raise money For their uniforms by sponsor- ing various activities. J S4 . 1 Bi 1 1 l Ei. sl WML... -.,., . X -...l .--iw--1 i T V j 4 V Ms., i.-,,,,.., M.,-, -M'-T 'T '4' SCENE ll UNDEFEATED-Tllllill CONSECll'l'lllE YEAR FIRST ROW: Stauffer, Miller, Rimmel, A. Bell, Dinger, Walker, R. Bair, Mentzer, Vangrin. SECOND ROW: Trabits, Markuzik, Ripple, Brewer, Figurelli, Ulisse, DeSimone, Keller, Shellhammer, Shoupe, Kochka, Paunovich, Dunmire. THIRD ROW: Mieghan, Rosa, Ednie, Emanuel, Shondelmyer, Johnston, Shearer, J. Bair, Hollabaugh, Orr, Conto, Alsippi, Curcio, Hamilton. BACK ROW: Palmiscno, Merich, Ferrero, Clawson. Bell Township Opponents Once again, with teamwork the dominant factor, the Bell 24 East Pittsburgh - 6 Township grid machine rolled 31 Derry O over nine consecutive WPIAL 24 Apollo 7 Class B opponents. ln doing so 32 Sewickley Twp. - I3 the Lions extended their winning 45 Saltsburg 0 streak to 3l games withouta loss 20 East Deer 7 or tie, which is believed to be a 20 West Newton - I3 WPIALClass B record. 38 Ligonier 6 6 Elders Ridge 0 ltwas under the capable guid- ance of Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Meighan, that the Bell chargers went undefeated inthe WPlAL, copped the 'Little Six Diadem and were crowned as Westmore- land County Champs. ' , we COACHES AND CAPTAINS TALK IT OVER. SNAPS of the .CHAMPS of the l95l SEASUN SCENE III GIRL ' BA IIETE LL TEAM 14 T eb-I 4, B.-nam--,.LM-elf , EEEE FIRST ROW: Sheasley, Tickle, Richards, DeForno, Hamilton, Thounhursr, Trzeciak, Weister. SECOND ROW: Young, Rudolph, Kingf Grimm, Rumbough, Garzone, Forney, Walters, McDivitt, Davison. THIRD ROW: Miss Smith, Olah, Miller, Johnson, Walker, H. Hamilton, Clawson, Stewart, Beatty, Edder. Under the supervision of Mrs. Pauline Smith, the Bell Township Lionettes completed an excellent sea- son with seven victories and one defeat. The Belles chalked up 290 points against their opponents l83points. The opening game of the season for the Bell Lionettes was Franklin. This was a breath-taking affair for everyone who observed the game. The Lionettes caged a 23-30 victory. The second game with the Alumni saw the Lionettes victorious with the close score of 3l-30. The Bell sextet found bitter defeat with Saltsburg. Bell led the first quarter but in vain, for the Troh ianettes broke loose to win c 31-25 decision. Export's visit to our gym was welcomed. The fast moving Panthers fought a terrific battle but the Lion- ettes outclawed them with 37-30 victory. ln a return game, Bell won with a 43-I8 setback. To end the season the Lassies won comparatively easy victories over Vandergrift Q34-91, Freeport Q51- l6,, and the Alumni C46-295. The return game with Saltsburg was not yet played. Garzone Forney Rumbaugh Grimm Olah Miller Beatty Stewart Clawson Hamilton Johnson Walker BELL LIUNETTES in ACTI CHAMPS of ECTIO 21 and.. The hardwood quintet completed another fine season with a record of I8 wins and 3 losses in regular play. The Basketeers annexed the Section 2l crown For their third successive year with a I3-l record. The Hamilton Machine lost two of their defeats to Class A Schools: Vandergrift and Leechburg and on their re- turn in the second round the Red and Black defeated the A competition with little trouble. The Big Five were awarded the Little Six trophy and also the Section 21 crown. The first six Varsity players consisted of four Seniors, one Junior, and one Sophomore: namely: Jack Shoupe, Jim Ripple, Jim Eckenrode, James Shellhammer, George Markuzic and John Weiss. Of the first six, John Weiss is the Lone Star to return next year. To Coach Hamilton and the boys of the Team goes sincere congratulations for their fine play and sports- manship. In the Westmoreland County Tournaments, Bell was defeated. FIRST ROW: Keller, Weiss, Markuzic, Shoupe, Shellhammer, Eckenrode, Ripple. SECOND ROW: Palmiscno, Johnson, Hill, Zerbeni, Stewart, Andritz, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Meighan Mr. McLaughlin. , , .-.-.-.-.J--.Q Left to right: Tretchick, Beatty, Andritz, Emanuel, Ednie, Zerbeni, Marshall, Mr. Meighan, Larimer, Cicalo, Orr, DeSimone, Reynolds, Ferrero, Bair. E ' RUNNERS UP in WES'l'MORELAND COUN'l'Y I .- . .. GOOD LONG NW FOUL SHOOTER GOOD IN MAKES THE SIDE SHOTS CAN OUT-JUMP THEM ALL NDABLE PLAYER CAPABLE 0UR B0YT in ACTIO GUARD YOUR MAN, JOHNNY ' 2, .M Q NICE SHOT, JOE GET THATE REBOUND KEEP YOUR EYE ON HOLD IT, SHELLYI GET THAT BALL THE BALL SCE E lll BA EBALL SCORES Bell Township Opponents 5 Saltsburg 2 5 Franklin 4 23 Washington 2 12 St. Vincent 8 II Elders Ridge I4 9 Franklin 5 0 Elders Ridge 2 6 Saltsburg ll I4 Washington l 2 St. Vincent 8 The l95l Season was a comparatively good season with the Lions winning six and losing. An outstanding and unusual fact of the season was that after we defeated Franklin Township twice, they in turn went on to play in the WPIAL play-offs. Due to'our loss to Saltsburg we were eliminated from competing. Joe Paunovich, George Markuzic, and Kenny Keller were three of the pitchers of the Sea- son. l FIRST ROW: Palmiscno, Mngr., Shoupe, Weiss, Markuzic, Brewer, Keller. SECOND ROW: Ferrero, Mngr., Paunovich, Johnston, Eckenrode, Ripple, Mr. Hamilton. 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